Back in January, our class learned about House Blessings and House Clearings.
Quick sideline: What's a House Clearing?
Close your eyes and think of all the buildings, apartments, houses, offices, etc. that you have visited in your life. Each place carries "energy" which can build up over time. If the energy matches the purpose of the building, then you feel a sense of comfort (i.e., a really great doctor's office will have wonderful healing vibes). If the energy no longer matches the purpose of the building, then anyone (spiritual or not) can perceive the discomfort (i.e., purchasing a house after retirement that used to house numerous young children, and you find it hard to "settle down" and peacefully relax or sleep). House Blessings are used to ritually welcome new owners to a building & its Spirits, while House Clearings are used to "reset" or "reboot" the energy of a building and/or change its purpose.
A few weeks ago, my shamanic teacher, Caroline Kenner, had discussed with our class a new healing technique that involved Past Life Healing and removal of Past Life Curses.
This was a pretty advanced healing technique, and during the course of our lecture, she asked for volunteer students to sign up for experiential healings. I was excited to sign up, as I was having difficulty journeying into the Past in order to learn about the technique, and I thought that by experiencing it as a client, I may have a better idea for helping my own clients.
The ritual began with me laying down on a comfortable camp mattress, covered in bright white sheets. Caroline expertly applied healing crystals, woods, and pelts (Coyote, of course!) before singing her powerful songs of invitation to all Helping Spirits. As her Journey began, I settled further into my mattress and relaxed.


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Adhraa A. Naser
English and Creative Writing PhD student
Adhraa came from Iraq to complete her PhD at Plymouth University
"It was at Plymouth University that I could perfect my English language and feel like a true researcher and the knowledgeable academic I wanted to be."
Adhraa's PhD: The Influence of 20th Century British War Poetry on the Development of Modern Iraqi War Poetry
"My name is Adhraa A. Naser, I am from Iraq, and I was honoured to have received a scholarship to finish my PhD study at Plymouth University in 2012: I worked on cultural representations of the Iran-Iraq War. My doctoral degree from Plymouth University is now my passport to powerful representation in the academic field in Iraq and worldwide."
"The four years I spent at the University and the city was a life-changing experience. I am now lecturing in the College of Education for Women at Baghdad University. It was at Plymouth University that I could perfect my English language and feel like a true researcher, and the knowledgeable academic I wanted to be. The university support was endless, professional and covered all details of my study and personal life. I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to Plymouth University and their staff for the tremendous effort they made during my study, to help me to become the researcher and the woman I am today."
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Tamil Nadu is situated on the south eastern side of the Indian peninsula. It is bounded on the east by Bay of Bengal, in the south by the Indian ocean, in the west by the states of Kerala and Karnataka and in the North by the Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
The land mass of the state can be divided into two natural divisions,
(1) The Eastern coastal plain
(2) The hilly region along the North and the West
Along the whole length of the western part, the sea varying at a distance from, 80 to 160 km runs the range of the western Ghats, a steep and rugged mass averaging 1220 metres above the sea level and rising to 2440 metres at the highest point. The Palghat Gap about 25 km in width is the only marked break in the great mountain wall. To the south of this gap, the range is known as Anamalai (Elephant Hills) On the east are the Palani Hills on which the famous hill station Kodaikanal is situated. The slopes of the western Ghats are covered with heavy ever green forests. The Nilgiris and the Anamalai are the hill groups with the maximum height. In the famous Ootacamund area of the Nilgiris district, is the highest peak Doddabetta, 2640 metres above the sea level. Ootacamund is known as the 'Queen of hill stations' in India. Almost every district has a hill-station or a sea-side resort.
The rivers of the state flow eastward from the western ghats and are entirely rain-fed. The perennial river fed by both the monsoons is the Cauvery which flows across Tamil Nadu cutting the state in to two halves. The perennial rivers are :- Palar, Cheyyar, Ponnaiyar Kaveri, Meyar, Bhavan, Amaravati, Vaigai, Chittar and Tamaraparni. The non-perennial rivers are the Vellur, Noyal, Suruli, Gundar, Vaipar, Valparai and Varshali. The 760 km long Cauveri is the largest river of the state.
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After Wifi led light marketed, we lanuched new product--Bluetooth Led bulb--control the bulb through Bluetooth.
As named as Tint Light, by searching Tintlink on google play or iTune you can get the APP.
The APP can auto link to the light when run the APP, it is very simple and easy to use the light.
To get a steady and long distance control, we used the Bluetooth 4.0 so that we can control the bulb in 30 meters.
Presently, we have built 2 smart led lighting system, wifi and Bluetooth control system.
Both of them have the APP to install on the smart phone to control the bulbs.
changing can get 640 000 colors, moreover, the RGB color can auto changing gradually in different speed and color sequence.
Timer and alarm function inherited from Wifi led bulb, and music function is ok for Bluetooth led bulb now. The bulb will flash when playing music.
More products like strips control through Bluetooth 4.0 will released soon.


Anticholinergics belong to the so-called systemic therapy for morbidly excessive sweating. This is internally active substances that inhibit the function of the body's neurochemical transmitter acetylcholine. Cholinergically means in this context "responding to acetylcholine." Acetylcholine is the neurotransmitter ACh or short in the circuit of sweating, which ultimately communicates the signals to the sweat glands to release their secretions.
In administering such a drug, the pulses between the nerve ends to disabled sweat gland, so that the excessive excitation which leads to a high sweat production , is inhibited. The frequency of contact and of ACh receptor is expressed simplified reduced. They blocked the output of acetylcholine, so consequently the flow of sweat is reduced.
This sounds simple, but is in reality a highly complex process because many of the nerve endings parasympathetic nervous system via acetylcholine can be controlled. A purely selective process for the inhibition of the welding current is therefore not accessible. The effect of sweat reduction is usually at the expense of some unwanted side effects (dry mouth, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, fast or irregular heartbeat, stomach upset, constipation ...).
Primary is effectively a one anticholinergics in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. Approaching a Schwitzer incidence falls into the secondary indication of such drugs. Indication for the treatment of hyperhidrosis include mild to moderate cases of generalized sweating, therefore the shape of the hypersecretion, which covers the entire body. Schwitzer zonal phenomena such as axillary sweating or perspiration on the hands or feet and can be customized with other therapeutic methods to tackle effectively.
They are in Germany and in German-speaking agents known Bornaprinhydrochlorid (drug Sormodren ©) and Methanteliniumbromid (drug Vagantin ©).
Since it can occur with this drug treatment to serious side effects, a medical monitoring for dose adjustment and support is imperative.
The increase in body temperature, which is caused by the decrease of sweat glands in taking an anticholinergic may in athletes, particularly at extremely - or high-performance athletes, high physical exertion and heat and high humidity might be dangerous and have a negative impact on performance.


An expansion pack to Aliens versus Predator 2, titled Aliens versus Predator 2: Primal Hunt, was developed by Third Law Entertainment, published by Sierra Entertainment, and released through Fox Interactive in 2002. It was also included in the "Gold Edition" of Aliens versus Predator 2 released the same year, which bundled the original game and the expansion pack into a single package. Primal Hunt adds new weapons and multiplayer maps to the original game, as well as a single-player campaign which serves as a prequel to the storyline of Aliens versus Predator 2.
The player is once again able to play as either a human, Predator, or Alien character, each with its own campaign and abilities. The plot lines of the three characters intersect and set up the events of the original game.
An expansion pack to Aliens versus Predator 2, titled Aliens versus Predator 2: Primal Hunt, was developed by Third Law Entertainment, published by Sierra Entertainment, and released through Fox Interactive in 2002. It was also included in the "Gold Edition" of Aliens versus Predator 2 released the same year, which bundled the original game and the expansion pack into a single package. Primal Hunt adds new weapons and multiplayer maps to the original game, as well as a single-player campaign which serves as a prequel to the storyline of Aliens versus Predator 2. The player is once again able to play as either a human, Predator, or Alien character, each with its own campaign and abilities. The plot lines of the three characters intersect and set up the events of the original game.
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I admit it; I've been avoiding my blog. I'm working, painting, and I feel overwhelmed by the amount of material to cover (despite my handy timeline). I told myself I was still processing the road trip, but honestly, writing is processing. I won't process fully until I write. I've decided to break it down into chunks, a few states at a time.
My sister Emily and I stayed in Denver with a couple we had never met (not the last time we'd pull that risky business), Kris and Greg. We arrived after a full day of driving, our longest stretch yet. Traffic was awful, or so we thought at this naive beginning, and we were starving and irritable. We were not sold on Colorado. Oh, how silly we were.
We rose to 6,500 ft in a land where things were suddenly measured by their altitude. We thought we were pretty high up. We were impressed by our ability to adapt to life with less oxygen.
Red Rocks Amphitheater, Morrison, CO. If we weren't left breathless by the elevation, this did the trick.
Words will do no justice. Dispatch put on a great show, but it wouldn't have mattered who was on stage.
I began falling in love. With rocks.
As we left Denver that weekend and headed west, I experienced a terror to rival 23 years of fears. It was just a road, and its name was Loveland Pass.
And it left us ready for whatever tiny bumps lay ahead.
fantastic. can't wait to read the rest.


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    "css": {
      "src/plugin_a/1.css": "dist/plugin_a/1.css",
      "src/plugin_a/2.css": "dist/plugin_a/2.css"
    },
    "js": {
      "src/plugin_a/1.js": "dist/plugin_a/1.js",
      "src/plugin_a/2.js": "dist/plugin_a/2.js"
    }
  },
  "plugin_b_name": {
    "css": {
      "src/plugin_b/1.css": "dist/plugin_b/1.css",
      "src/plugin_b/2.css": "dist/plugin_b/2.css"
    },
    "js": {
      "src/plugin_b/1.js": "dist/plugin_b/1.js",
      "src/plugin_b/2.js": "dist/plugin_b/2.js"
    }
  }
}

How can loop from this json file in gulp to copy each plugin from src to dist with a return?
I would like to hae two task to loop only the css/js or loop all object inside "plugin_x_name".
Is this function need some plugin?

A: You can build some function that handle an array of plugin/type to filter those which are needed :
[{
    "plugin": "plugin_a_name",
    "types": ["js"]
}, {
    "plugin": "plugin_b_name"
}]

In the above sub-config, it will only copy JS file for plugin_a and all the types (JS/CSS) for plugin_b.
You can then iterate over all the filtered plugin/types and grab them from your config path.json file if existing :
var gulp = require('gulp'),
    config = require('./path.json');

function copyTask(target) {
    //iterate over config files for the specified type
    for (src in target) {
        console.log("copy from " + src + " to " + target[src]);
        gulp.src(src).pipe(gulp.dest(target[src]));
    }
}

function copyFilter(pluginFilter) {
    //loop on filter
    for (var obj in pluginFilter) {
        var pluginVal = pluginFilter[obj];
        //check config has plugin
        if (config[pluginVal.plugin]) {
            if (pluginVal.types) {
                //loop on type type filter
                for (var type in pluginVal.types) {
                    var typeVal = pluginVal.types[type];
                    // check config has type
                    if (config[pluginVal.plugin][typeVal]) {
                        copyTask(config[pluginVal.plugin][typeVal]);
                    } else {
                        console.log("type " + typeVal + " not found for plugin " + pluginVal.plugin);
                    }
                }
            } else {
                //iterate over all the types here
                for (type in config[pluginVal.plugin]) {
                    copyTask(config[pluginVal.plugin][type]);
                }
            }
        } else {
            console.log("plugin " + pluginVal.plugin + " not found");
        }
    }
}

gulp.task('copyFromJson', function() {
    copyFilter([{
        "plugin": "plugin_a_name",
        "types": ["js"]
    }, {
        "plugin": "plugin_b_name"
    }]);
});

gulp.task('default', ['copyFromJson']);

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CSS3 is here, it's fun, and allows us to evolve the look of the web as we go. Features like gradients, drop shadows, rounded corners, animations, and opacity are giving us the promise of more fun. In this post we've collected some new and brilliant tutorials that will help you in mastering your CSS3 skills.


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Is your life what you want it to be? How's work?
Are you fulfilling your long-term ambitions?
If you answered "no" to any one of these questions, chances are, your thinking is not aligned with what you want. To achieve any goal, you must first think the best way to get there.
To solve a problem, Einstein said you must first change the mindset that created it. So, between where you are and where you'd like to be are the mental limitations that are preventing you from getting there. These are the negatives that come in the form of: "I can't", "I don't know how", "It's too hard", "How could I?", "What would they say?", "It's just not meant to be?", "It just can't happen", "That would be selfish", "I don't stand a chance", "I don't deserve it", and all the other mental limitations that block your dreams fulfillment.
Dig deep into your mind to find out: What are the negative beliefs and mental blockages that are getting in your way?
What are your true thoughts about relationships, work, passion, people, and things?
Tackle limiting beliefs… break them down and render them powerless so that they no longer control you!
Build new solid helpful beliefs that will get you moving forward, and towards fulfillment.
A new mindset changes the way you see the world and reflects back to you a new life.
Interactive course this is not a talk Seminar!
It promises to deliver a practical, no nonsense approach to learning how to manage your emotions by changing your mindset.
Homework assignments will be given in between course-sessions.


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Javier Beeck '95
Kellogg Alumni
Entrepreneur Advisor, BASF Corporation
Early on in his career, Javier Beeck '95 received advice from an advisor who was, like Beeck at the time, a controller: If you want a good life, choose a profitable business and stay there.
"Well, I took the total opposite route," laughs Beeck.
A self-described "hands-on guy," Beeck always exhibited a passion for transformation, be it transforming materials as an engineer or company strategies as a marketing manager. Perhaps this is why he has always felt too contained in roles that have cast him as a cog in the machine instead of the person running the engine.
"Rather than wanting to be my own boss — because I do recognize the importance of learning from bosses — I wanted to own my destiny," he says. That didn't happen immediately, though. After working in manufacturing in Bolivia, Beeck felt he was a little too in-the-trenches and sought to broaden his view of the market by gaining managerial experience. Kellogg appealed to him because he could combine an education in marketing with the school's MMM Program.
After graduating from Kellogg, he kicked off an 18-year career with the German chemical company BASF in part because it offered a development program in finance, but also because he felt it connected to his personal heritage.
"I was born and raised in Lima, Peru, where I attended a German school," Beeck explains. "I knew how to speak German, but I hadn't taken it to a business level yet. My grandfather came from Germany to Lima, so I thought it was important to take that extra step."
He spent six months at the headquarters in Germany before a two-year stint in capital investments for the agriculture products division in North Carolina led him to assume a position in Mexico for six years. While there, he took advantage of his close proximity to the president by asking for more opportunities, eventually moving from controller finance to business management.
By the time Beeck returned to the U.S., he was poised to become the marketing manager for the pharma and dietary supplements side of the business. By 2013, he was the manager of product, strategy and innovation in the pigments division and had been a passionate contributor in helping make BASF the leading chemical company in the world. At this point it was time to reassess where his destiny was leading him and Beeck determined that he wanted to move to Miami.
Motivated significantly by the deaths of his wife and mother, and his responsibilities to his young children, Beeck decided it was time to step away from the corporate world and put his skills to a greater endeavor.
An entrepreneur invited Beeck to an acceleration program for social impact initiatives in Latin America. "I realized, as the companies were presenting, how there was a gap between the social entrepreneurs saying that there weren't enough investors and the social impact investors saying there weren't enough companies to invest in."
Beeck realized he could help companies become investor-ready by sharing his strategic, financial, marketing and operations knowledge. Along with his siblings, he is also planning to set up a foundation in his mother's name to honor her passion for educating children and continues pursuing opportunities to coach and invest in social impact.
Though he didn't take the early advice to follow a simple, stable career path, Beeck has no regrets.
"When you follow your passion with knowledge and dedication," he says. "The right energy follows you."
Javier Beeck
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The Dalai Lama, 83, has been taken to a private hospital in New Delhi after he was diagnosed with a chest infection, Fox News and Reuters reported Tuesday, citing the spiritual leader's private secretary,yerveinsan.az reports citing Sputnik.
"Today [Tuesday] morning his holiness felt some discomfort, and he was flown to Delhi for [a] checkup … Doctors have diagnosed him with chest infection, and he is being treated for that. His condition is stable now. He will be treated for two [to] three days here", Tenzin Taklha told Reuters.
READ MORE: 'Europe Belongs to Europeans': Dalai Lama Stuns Swedish Public
The Tibetan spiritual leader has been living in exile in India since China formally took over Tibet in 1959. Beijing has demanded that India stop using the Dalai Lama, who visited the Arunachal Pradesh, India's northeastern-most state, which borders Tibet, six times between 1983 and 2009, to undermine China's interests and focus on deescalating tensions between the two powers.
Beijing accuses the Dalai Lama, the 14th leader to bear the title, of attempts to separate Tibet from China, and urges foreign leaders to respect the territorial integrity of China and avoid meeting with the Buddhist leader. The Chinese State Council also slammed the former leader of Tibet for attempting to retain feudalism in the region before Beijing restored control over the area.
Tibet is an autonomous region that seeks independence from China. Relations between the region and Beijing are tense, as many Tibetans accuse Chinese authorities of suppressing Tibetan culture, as well as freedom of expression and worship. Tibet's government-in-exile is based in India.
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Pokemon fans can now have their very own Pokemon-themed wedding, complete with a Pikachu-themed cake and a possible appearance by the popular Pokemon mascot itself.
The Japanese wedding planning company Escrit is now offering Pokemon-themed weddings and receptions at their many chapels all around Japan. The service comes with place cards and programs featuring two Pikachu hiding in a bed of flowers with only their tales sticking out (teasing that they're sharing a post-wedding kiss) along with a welcome board featuring two Pikachu dressed up as the bride and groom.
The Pokemon-themed wedding also comes with a gorgeous wedding cake, complete with yellow frosting and macarons decorated with pictures of Pikachu and PokeBalls. The website also teases a "special performance" which is a strong hint that Pikachu itself will arrive to wish the happy couple well on their special day. The French cuisine served at the wedding also has Pokemon flourishes, including chocolate drawings of the bride and groom Pikachu on the plates.
While many fans have held their own Pokemon-themed wedding, this appears to be the first "officially licensed" Pokemon wedding available. Although no prices are currently available on the wedding planner's website, fans can start signing up for wedding dates beginning on February 27th. Escrit has a large number of chapels around Japan, so couples can book a Pokemon ceremony in Tokyo, Osaka, and other cities around Japan.
This seems like a wonderful plan and we can definitely see some Pokemon fans planning a special destination wedding to celebrate their special day with Pikachu. The only real question is whether Pikachu is a registered wedding officiant or if it can have another role within the wedding party.


News | Lyndal tops top 8 going into Olympic Qualifying whilst Mary qualifies 2!!
Very proud of my students today!
After a good season, Lyndal and Sandro Boy topped the qualifying for the Australian Olympic qualifications, acheiving an Australian record along the way. Based on todays training, these two are really starting to mean business, and are in top form. The youngest to contest team representation, this is the wifeys 4th consequtive Australian team representation campaign, after representing Australia in London, Kentucky and Normundy.
Mary Hanna never ceases to impress me!. I do not know many riders with her determination and drive, and once again Mary proved she is not to be underestimated, with qualifying not 1 but 2 for the top 8 to contest team contention!. Mary will campaign her seasoned pro Umbro, and the up and coming star Boogie Woogie for Australian Olympic representation!.
Dressage News posted Mary rap sheet... and what a rap sheet it is !!!: - 1996, 2000, 2004, 2012 Olympic Games; 1998, 2002, 2014 World Games; 1997, 2014, 2016 World Cup Final ! All I can say is respect!


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var gulp = require('gulp');
var projectConfig = require(process.cwd() + '/project.config.js')();
var $ = require('gulp-load-plugins')({lazy: true});
var browserSync = require('browser-sync');
var reload = browserSync.reload;
var path = require('path');

/**
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gulp.task('serve', ['build'], function () {

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      index:   projectConfig.path.main,
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  gulp.watch('./bower.json', ['inject', browserSync.reload]);

});

gulp.task('serve-dist', function () {

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Some days feel like we're merely going around in circles. Stuck on a ride going nowhere, up and down, slow and fast. It is especially in these very moments, we are growing the most, transforming into what we are called to be to enter what will follow.
Patience, persistence, perspective and perseverance mixed in with a strong sense of humor are required to thrive and learn the lessons before us.
No moments or days are wasted no matter whether on a roller coaster twisting and turning at great speed or a ferris wheel going slow and easy. Enjoy the ride.
Today is a page in the book of you that is being written. Never surrender the pen. Write your story.


When I listened to him I felt like I met him before but I do not remember where and why? I was there because I want to stay alone for some time and I do want any disturbance and I wanted to complete my story but they both disturb me. He was guiding one Pakistani tourist about Pisa tower but the tourist did not show any interest and said I saw many of building like this I were completely irritated ………………………………….


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import { DataSource } from '@angular/cdk/collections';
import { FileData } from './file-interface';
import { BehaviorSubject } from 'rxjs/BehaviorSubject';
import { Observable } from 'rxjs/Observable';
import 'rxjs/add/operator/startWith';
import 'rxjs/add/observable/merge';
import 'rxjs/add/operator/map';
import 'rxjs/add/operator/debounceTime';
import 'rxjs/add/operator/distinctUntilChanged';
import 'rxjs/add/observable/fromEvent';
import { ExampleDatabase } from './example-data-base';

export class ExampleDataSource extends DataSource<any> {
  public _filterChange = new BehaviorSubject('');

  get filter(): string {
    return this._filterChange.value;
  }

  set filter(filter: string) {
    this._filterChange.next(filter);
  }

  constructor(private _exampleDatabase: ExampleDatabase) {
    super();
  }

  /** Connect function called by the table to retrieve one stream containing the data to render. */
  public connect(): Observable<FileData[]> {
    const displayDataChanges = [
      this._exampleDatabase.dataChange,
      this._filterChange,
    ];

    return Observable.merge(...displayDataChanges).map(() => {
      return this._exampleDatabase.data.slice().filter((item: FileData) => {
        let searchStr = (item.name).toLowerCase();
        return searchStr.indexOf(this.filter.toLowerCase()) !== -1;
      });
    });
  }

  disconnect() {
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}


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Microsoft Teams has Lost to Slack
So they are banning it.
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Following an incredible first day of trading in its direct IPO, Slack is now valued at over $20 Billion. Microsoft's response? Let's ban them.
Microsoft is banning Slack and discourages AWS and Google Docs use internally. Sorry to all the folks at LinkedIn, got to follow orders now.
Microsoft has banned the use of the free version of Slack for its 100,000+ employees. GeekWire reports that Microsoft has a list of prohibited apps and services, and even Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Docs are "discouraged for use" inside the company.
Microsoft has a funny way of being monopolistic, citing "security"concerns.
Slack chose a direct listing that didn't raise new money for the company and in spite of the odds is one of the best startup stories in the last decade.
Slack was uniquely powered by word of mouth and that "viral end-user adoption, which is not the case for every SaaS company." Slack, you see, largely grows within a company, starting with one team. Microsoft tried and failed to compete, like it does in so many races.
Microsoft Becomes an Enterprise Walled Garden
The Slack ban isn't primarily driven by Microsoft's competing Teams product, though. Microsoft is reportedly concerned about the security aspects of Slack Free and Slack Plus. Microsoft always has a rational explanation for its decisions.
AWS and Google Docs usage will reportedly "require a business justification" for employee use, and even Microsoft-owned GitHub is discouraged for "Highly Confidential types of information, specs or code."
Microsoft is, after all, Microsoft after all.
Slack's Shiny IPO Shows Venture Capital Gambles
With these shiny IPOs and this stock market golden era it's also fun to see who wins big. Accel, the biggest invester in Slack, owns 23.8% of the company and Andreessen Horowitz owns 13.2% of it.
Here's a bit of Venture Capital trivia for you. Accel is known for making one of the most lucrative start-up bets in history, parlaying an early $12.2 million investment in Facebook into a stake worth more than $9 billion at the time of the company's IPO in 2012.
Slack is a great reminder that the most interesting companies are often the ones whose courses aren't easily charted and where VC invests in a team of founding people rather than in a product.
Accel's Slack shares are now worth $4.6 billion. That's a decade after the firm put $1.5 million into the seed round of a gaming company called Tiny Speck, which later morphed into Slack. How incredible is that?
But if you work in Microsoft or one of its many recent acquisitions, No Slack for you!
Microsoft Wants to Own the Open Source and Collaboration Software Space
Startups and developers don't want to be forced to work with business behemoths. Microsoft can buy out LinkedIn, GitHub, and our data, and try to own the open source space. But the talent would rather support a startup like Slack who understand their customers' priorities. Microsoft Teams never stood a chance against Slack in the real world.
When you prohibit and discourage the use of the software of a rival, what do you suppose it does to your company morale?
GeekWire obtained an internal Microsoft list of prohibited and discouraged technology — software and online services that the company doesn't want its employees using as part of their day-to-day work. For a Slack acquisition, then, an AWS acquisition makes the most sense.
Slack is now Prohibited for Microsoft Employees
Interesting to note that Slack is now on the "prohibited" category of the internal Microsoft list, along with tools such as the Grammarly grammar checker and Kaspersky security software.
As for Slack's new found greatness on the open market as a public company:
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Slack doesn't even need to raise money so a direct listing made the most sense. Microsoft just lost a bit of credibility with me though, as it struggles to remain relevant in all of these sub races — with the usual tactics.
If you are like me and like to cheer for the underdog, Slack's ticker is beyond genius: NYSE "WORK". Slack co-founder and chief executive officer Stewart Butterfield is now a billionaire, having held on to an 8.6% stake. Don't forget the Canadian (Vancouver) roots of this startup that, along with Shopify, are few and far between.
Slack's timing is perfect in the middle of the IPO Golden Age of 2019.
As for Microsoft, even the cloud version of Microsoft-owned GitHub features on a list of "discouraged" tools and services. Microsoft needs to prioritize security at all costs, it seems.
And if you ever wondered if Slack would come to anything or what it even stands for, Slack is now worth $20 billion and the name was originally an acronym: "Searchable Log of All Conversation and Knowledge." Slack certainly is that, and a whole lot more now.
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Guangzhou, the capital of Guandong province, has long been the epicentre of foreign trade within China – trade not only relating to exchange of commodities, but also of new ideas and ways of thinking. A key theme of our trip down south is Cultural Anthropology, looked at by examining both the influence of foreigners working and residing in the area over the past centuries, as well as the migration patterns of local native Chinese.
South of Guangzhou we will visit Kaiping and its villages, where in the latter part of the 19th century and early 20th century, between 85 to 90 percent of the local population migrated overseas seeking employment. As the Kaiping Diaspora reached the US, Europe, Mexico, and Australia, the returning residents took Western ideas and architecture back with them, as well as accumulated wealth. The returning residents used their newfound riches to find spouses and build tower-fortresses called "Diaolou" which are not seen anywhere else in the world. The UNESCO Diaolou are a standing architectural representation of East meets West, with more than 2,000 towers dotting the countryside.
Master Ye is the head trainer at the Huang Feihong Southern Lion Dance Training School. Officially opened in 1999, this training center has grown from 20 to over 100 employees. Master Ye trains wayward youths to use their kinesthetic talents and channels their skills to become Southern Lion Dance champions. The center itself occupies 5000 square meters on the outskirts of Foshan City. Throughout years of competition, the performers of the Lion Dance troupe have earned the center more than 200 trophies. Master Ye is adept at training students and future Lion Dance champions to follow the footsteps of world-renowned martial artist and Lion Dance innovator, Huang Feihong. The training center boasts the world's largest Lion Dance headpiece as well.


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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Bassist On Coronavirus: 'I Think It's The Stupidest Thing, It's Just A Regular Cold'
March 22, 2020 by Reeder
During an appearance on the latest episode of "The Jasta Show" podcast, SYSTEM OF A DOWN bassist Shavo Odadjian shared his opinion on coronavirus, calling it "just a regular cold."
"I think it's the stupidest thing… I think it's lame. It's just a regular cold, bro, at this point," he said. "I saw a doctor yesterday for just a checkup. He owns the floor; it's his. Anyway, he was telling me how he was upset at how media's only focusing on one thing, and that's putting fear in you, which is what's going on — it's like control by fear. But he's, like, the actual virus has actually diminished in power and strength since it started with all the deaths that have been happening.
"He's, like, we have 50 times more people contaminated with it, but we have 30 times less deaths. Where before there was a certain amount that got contaminated and this many died from it — like maybe 20 percent, 10 percent. And now it's, like, 0.01 percent, and it's mostly people in convalescent homes in their 80s and 90s, or people that have weak immune systems.
He continued: "It's people that would die from the flu or anything else that would happen, which happens, like, 27,000 to 57,000 a year in America alone — people die from the flu and no one talks about it… I've been doing research, 'cause I'm, like, 'Dude, why are these important things getting canceled, like South By Southwest [festival of music, technology and film in Austin, Texas], just for a cold?'
"I know it's scary — it's scary to have this new thing, but every two years we have something new, man," Shavo added. "We went from Zika to the f*cking swine flu to SARS to Ebola, back to this, back to that… And it's, like, every time they don't have something, they're gonna bring something else back and say, 'Oh, remember this? Wasn't it scary? Well, it's back. We have two new cases.' Ooh, the world panics, bro…"
The pandemic's global death toll has reached over 13,000, while the global number of cases has surpassed 308,000, according to the WHO, which is the health agency of the United Nations.
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Monday, Sept. 24, 2018 – MS Volleyball at Maupin vs South Wasco County is scheduled for 4:00 (originally 5:00), bus departs at 2:15, class dismissal at 2:05.
Professional photographer Bob Davis will be joining the Sherman County Photography Club on Monday, September 24th. He will give a presentation on "Tips for the amateur photographer." All club meetings are open to any interested persons. The meeting starts at 6:00 or come early and share refreshments at 5:30 at the Steve Burnet/OSU Extension Office in Moro.
Cutting-edge research into extreme weather's effect on agriculture, as well as mitigation strategies and solutions, will highlight a special event Tuesday, Oct. 16, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Columbia Gorge Community College Library, The Dalles Campus.
Dr. William Calvin, author of "Global Fever" and The Atlantic's 1998 cover story on climate instability, "The Great Climate Flip-Flop," and Raz Mason, co-founder of the CO2 Foundation, describe how growing incidences of "deluge and drought" linked to Arctic warming and the jet stream are affecting regional agriculture. This free event is open to all; people working in agriculture are especially welcome.
The event begins with a "meet and greet" from 6 to 6:45 p.m., introductions at 6:45 p.m., followed by workshop, slideshow and Q&A from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The library is located on the second floor of Building 1, The Dalles Campus, 400 East Scenic Drive in The Dalles.
The CO2 Foundation, based in Seattle and The Dalles, is a nonpartisan group focused on bridging the urban-rural divide by promoting action-oriented solutions to extreme weather and climate change. For details, visit CO2Foundation.org or email connect@co2foundation.org. Telephone is (541) 249-5514.
ROBOTS LAND ON NEAR-EARTH ASTEROID: Today, the Japanese space agency made history by landing a pair of robots on diamond-shaped asteroid Ryugu. The tiny explorers are now hopping across the space rock's rugged surface and sending unprecedented pictures back to Earth. Ryugu is a near-Earth asteroid that can approach our planet closer than Moon, so exploring it is important. Learn more on today's edition of Spaceweather.com.
Have you ever watched highly competitive sports with your kids? Let's talk about the kinds of messages our kids get from these games.
The best coaches, whether high school, college or professional, try to make it clear to the players that the point of competition is to bring out the best in us. It's great to win, but for every winner there's a loser, and sports isn't about always being the winner. It's about playing the game to the best of your ability.
However, sometimes the message that comes across from the media, when you watch highly competitive sports, is, "It's not how you play the game, it's whether or not you get a gold medal that counts." Silver and Bronze medals will be considered, by some, as "first loser" and "second loser." Totally lost is the dedication to playing at a personal best, the massive commitment to the individual sport (by the athlete as well as family and friends), regardless of the placement.
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll has "Always Compete" as a part of his personal and coaching philosophy. (It's even part of his autograph.) However, competition is always about doing one's personal best. The players compete for spots, and of course, compete against other teams at game time. What Pete looks for is how well each player works to be better every time they hit the field, whether it's during practice or at game time.
November elections will determine a new line-up for the Sherman County Court. Two candidates, Joe Dabulskis and Mike Smith, are campaigning for the position of County Judge.
Let's review the historic and current responsibilities of that position and think about the qualifications we require.
Let's thoughtfully consider the integrity, ethics, values, qualities, skills, accomplishments and experience of the two candidates.
Let's listen critically and carefully to what they say (or don't say).
Let's ask the candidates about their recent accomplishments and their vision for Sherman County.
See September 10th Sherman County eNews #237 for a suggested list of questions to ask the candidates.
Called a "County Court" to reflect historical responsibilities of the office, the Sherman County Board of Commissioners sets policy, manages the business of the County, including apportioning and levying taxes, and oversees the organization and budgeting of all County programs. See https://www.co.sherman.or.us/departments/county-court/.
The Chair of the Sherman County Board of Commissioners is the County Judge who also handles juvenile and probate court matters for which special training is required. Oregon State University Extension and Association of Oregon Counties offer valuable education, training and networking in the County College program.
County Court meets at 9 a.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month to conduct the business of the County. The meetings at the Sherman County Courthouse are open to the public.
The work of the County Court is substantially supported by the county clerk, tax collector, finance officer, treasurer, assessor, advisory committees, and the county court administrative assistant.
The three commissioners serve on local boards and committees ex officio as a non-voting liaison or as a voting member in an informal division of responsibilities, and may attend school district and city council meetings as a matter of support and interest.
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The three members of the County Court represent the county on state and regional boards of organizations providing services to Sherman County. In an informal division of responsibilities, they attend these annual, quarterly or monthly meetings as a routine part of the work that they are paid to perform.
Commissioners are occasionally chosen to chair regional boards in an informal rotation among counties according to their interest and work load. Their reports on these meetings are made during regular meetings of the County Court, and are sometimes summarized in the minutes. The Administrative Assistant maintains the County Court's calendar.
Interested constituents may follow the work of the County Court on the county website where the meeting minutes are archived and, to a lesser extent, in The Citizen-Reporter, which provides information about local services. See http://www.co.sherman.or.us/.
SALEM, Ore. – The United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service approved an adjustment to the Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) and the Standard Utility Allowance (SUA) in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps. The COLA sets the income guidelines and benefit allotment amounts, and the SUA determines the amount of heating and cooling costs an eligible person may claim. These adjustments will be effective on October 1, 2018.
Oregon SNAP participants do not need to take any action. The state will automatically recalculate cases and adjust when required. Families may experience the following: no change, a $9 increase or a $4 decrease. Changes are based on a family's individual case and will be reflected in the October 2018 disbursement.
Currently, slightly less than one in seven Oregonians* – or 626,038 Oregonians – receive food benefits through SNAP. The amount of benefits a SNAP participant receives is based on many factors, including income and deductions for necessities like shelter and utilities.
The change in the 2018 standards will not increase the number of people receiving SNAP, and it does not change program eligibility requirements. To be eligible for SNAP, most families must have income less than 185 percent of the federal poverty level and meet other eligibility factors. For a family of four, this means having gross income less than $3,870 per month. Some individuals or families, which include a disabled person or a person at least 60 years of age, can be eligible for SNAP benefits with income higher than this amount.
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Device Advice –2017, a year in review (part one)
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Welcome to part one of a special edition of our 'Device Advice' blog, where we have taken a look back at some of the key smartphone launches between January and August 2017.
There has never been a better time to purchase a mobile phone. This year has seen a significant acceleration in technology, with the introduction of bezel-less screens, dual-camera aspects and facial recognition. The market has become more competitive – customer demand has soared – but the urgency continues amongst leading manufacturers to source the most superior of technologies and parts in order to be crowned the most in-demand device of 2017.
In 2007 Apple released the original iPhone, a device that would allow you to store your diary, make calls, surf the internet, take photos – the phone was hailed as 'revolutionary'. Fast forward to 2016 and (according to reports by IDC) smartphone sales had plateaued. Phone contracts became longer, and for some, devices became stagnant – features were too similar across devices.
In response, many well-established manufactures began to focus on more high-end devices to increase profits, with some companies choosing to focus on iterative improvements, whilst others introduced new technology that is now set to define the new standard for mobile phones moving forward.
In a year where smartphone developments accelerated, we take a look at some of the leading device releases between January and August 2017.
The Nokia 3310
In February, Nokia played to its strength by re-releasing the much-loved Nokia 3310, a phone that pulled on the strength of nostalgia in a way no other device could. A 2.4-inch display with a resolution of 240 pixels by 320 pixels, the 3310 offers 22 hours of talk-time in a single charge. Unlike its original design, the 2017 Nokia 3310 features a camera – through the picture quality is far behind the market.
Whilst the latter half of 2017 saw hefty price tags attached to the latest devices, the OnePlus 5 brought a breath of fresh air to the market – an affordable premium phone with a phenomenal performance at a realistic price. The base model (with 64GB of internal storage and 6GB RAM) is costed at £375 (ex-VAT), but the deluxe design of the phone infers a more premium price point – the body is anodized aluminium, with a ridge named the 'horizon line; running around the phone.
With rounded edges, the phone will sit comfortably in the hand, whilst the 5.5-inch Full HD AMOLED screen is great for watching videos or viewing photographs.
For leisure users, the OnePlus 5 is strong. Key features include a camera that captures stunning shots with artfully blurred background and an optimised reading mode that ensures the screen matches ambient lighting conditions, making this device a competitive one, but its lack of additional storage (no MicroSD support) is akin to storage issues on an iPhone – but without the premium price tag!
Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+
An early flagship contender for Samsung, the Galaxy S8 and S8+ boast one of the industry's first 10nm chips, enabling heightened speed and efficiency in a way its competitors cannot match. The physical 'home' button has been removed, but replaced with a pressure-sensitive panel underneath, allowing the screen to take up 83 per cent of the device. The fingerprint scanner moves to the back, whilst the front strip of the phone offers an iris scanning sensor to allow users to unlock the device by looking at it. In terms of design, the S8 and S8+ are revolutionary.
Bixby, Samsung's first artificial intelligence assistant, will support any task asked of it whilst Bluetooth 5.0, the latest version of the wireless standard, allows connection between desktop computers and the phone itself.
Both stylish and practical, the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ offer a long list of features that both business and leisure users will want, whilst the wireless changing capability of the phones has set the devices up for years to come.
The visually appealing Samsung Galaxy Note8 with its infinity display and superior connection speeds (allowing for browsing and streaming on both gigabit LTE and gigabit Wi-Fi) has become one of the most searched for smartphones of the year so far. With a range of technology on offer, the Galaxy Note8 suits both business and leisure users with a mix of both practical and fun features. App pairs is a nice feature, allowing users to display two apps on the screen at the same time, whilst the S Pen stylus can be fun for handwritten messages on photos or jotting down memos or document feedback.
The curved 6.3-inch screen and super AMOLED display is brighter and higher in resolution compared to the Galaxy S8 counterpart, whilst the tablet-hybrid features and functionality – targeted at users that need a desktop on the go. Unsurprisingly, all this comes at a cost. The Samsung Galaxy Note8 is one of the most expensive devices on the market today. Before VAT the device comes in at £725, but the array of new features onboard can justify the investment for some.
Stay tuned to the Adam Phones blog for part two of our special 'Device Advice' blog, where we will recap the smartphone releases between September and December 2017. Make sure to keep in touch with us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Google+.
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razer kishi xbox edition release date
Elsewhere in gaming, Origin has introduced a $2,500 USD multi-console gaming rig at CES 2020. For storage, when the Kishi isn't attached to your phone—the two halves of the controller snap together. The Xbox version of the Razer Kishi is designed specifically for use with Project xCloud, but there aren't any significant physical differences between it and the non-Xbox Kishi except the branding, and the availability of an iOS model for the non-Xbox controller. Fighting game Soul Calibur VI plays responsively through the service using the Kishi controller (when I had a very good Wi-Fi connection, of course). The Kishi proved to be a perfect fit for my Google Pixel 3a XL. How is it different from the regular Kishi? Branding on a button is not worth £20. Copyright © 2020 Razer Inc. All rights reserved. To use the Kishi, slide a compatible phone into the right half of the controller, connecting it via the USB-C plug inside the recess on the left side. Each half is a chunky, curved black plastic shell with an analog stick and two triggers. Produced by Rob McElhenney & Charlie Day of 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.'. All Rights Reserved. This $99.99 device is a physical controller that snaps around your phone like Joy-Cons on a Nintendo Switch, and provides the same buttons and sticks as a conventional dual analog gamepad. (view more), Built for both form and function, this Chroma RGB headset stand delivers utility through a 2-port USB hub for your gaming gear. Sign up for What's New Now to get our top stories delivered to your inbox every morning. The USB-C port provides passthrough charging for your phone while you're using the controller. There's currently no specific release date for the Razer Kishi, but the company said that it will be available early 2020. However, the Kishi worked just fine with Asphalt 9 Legends, with all controls functioning perfectly between menu navigation and steering. In adding HYPEBEAST to your ad blocker's whitelist, ads on our sites will show while you continue to browse. Additional controls include a directional pad and Guide and View buttons for the left half, four face buttons and a Menu button on the right half. Keep an eye on your inbox! Each half also features a wide recess on the same side as the strap connects that's designed to hold the top or bottom edge of a compatible phone. A USB-C plug sits in the recess of the right half of the controller. I also fired up several games through the app, and used the controller as if I were playing on an Xbox One with a standard Xbox gamepad in my hands. Our expert industry analysis and practical solutions help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. Want it so bad! 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What's the difference? The Xbox version of the Razer Kishi for Android is an easy way to add physical controls to your phone for playing games over Project xCloud. I must be missing something? (view more), Get ready for the next-gen with the new Razer Kaira Pro wireless headset for Xbox Series X/S. We appreciate your support in allowing HYPEBEAST ads, where we can share contents from the latest fashion, to those culturally relevant. I've tried... Thread by: Ejmcdaniel927, Jul 15, 2020, 3 replies, in forum: Razer Support. To survive in Night City, you'll need gear that always takes it to the Edge. The Razer Kishi is the best mobile controller you can buy for cloud gaming services like Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Google Stadia, unfortunately, it's also one of the most expensive. If you click an affiliate link and buy a product or service, we may be paid a fee by that merchant. Since it works through a USB-C connection, the controller begins functioning with the phone as soon as you insert the phone into it. Now, Razer and Microsoft have teamed up to release a new version of the Kishi specifically tailored for Xbox players who want the best possible experience when xCloud launches in September. It's an extra £20 so it must do something different from the "standard" Kishi? You still need a good control scheme to play games, since they aren't designed for touch screens. I am trying to register my Razer Kishi on the Razer web page and it asks for a product number in addition to the serial number. The interface elements in some games, like the create-a-character menus in Soul Calibur VI, can be uncomfortable to read on a phone screen. Ödüllü bir evrensel oyun denetleyicisinde gerçek bir konsol oyun deneyimi. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding during this critical time. The display of third-party trademarks and trade names on this site does not necessarily indicate any affiliation or the endorsement of PCMag. PCMag.com is a leading authority on technology, delivering Labs-based, independent reviews of the latest products and services. It's expensive, though, and outside of Project xCloud you still have to deal with the frustrating inconsistencies of Android controller support. The controls feel good with most Project xCloud games. His work and analysis has been seen in GamePro, Tested.com, Geek.com, and several other publications. The Xbox edition has an updated button branding to reflect the traditional Xbox controller, but aside from this appears to offer no new features compared to the base Kishi. For those interested, definitely stay tuned as more updates are due to roll in. The band folds neatly under a backplate that locks the two halves securely. A snap-on controller shell for your smartphone, designed for use with Project xCloud. The Kishi can accept a Samsung Galaxy S8 or Note 8 or newer, Google Pixel 2 or 2XL or newer, or the Razer Phone or Razer Phone 2. Pricing details are also unknown for the time being, but according to The Verge, a Razer source says it will be priced similar to the Junglecat, which had a retail price of roughly $100 USD. Kishi doesn't have a battery of its own, so it draws power from the connected phone. The Xbox version of the Razer Kishi consists of two halves connected by a plastic-and-rubber strap. A premium take on the classic tennis shoe. We much prefer the PowerA Moga XP5-X Plus, a full-size gamepad with a phone clip that provides all of the same controls as the Razer Kishi for $30 less, and with two additional programmable buttons and a built-in battery pack for charging your phone on top of that. looks amazing, but not into mobile gaming as of the moment, We encourage you to review the relevant amended policies at. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/razer-kishi-for-android-xbox, Questionable compatibility with non-Project xCloud games. It's a compact package when folded up, measuring approximately 3.5 by 5.4 inches by 1.2 inches thick (HWD), including the analog sticks. 2020 Hypebeast Limited. Though that game supports controllers, it only works with them over Bluetooth connections, not wired connections. Will Greenwald has been covering consumer technology for a decade, and has served on the editorial staffs of CNET.com, Sound & Vision, and Maximum PC. This is still missing from my collection. The right half also holds a USB-C port on its bottom edge. Subscribing to a newsletter indicates your consent to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. PCMag Digital Group. Thread Product number for Razer Kishi? Your subscription has been confirmed. For example, I couldn't get the Kishi to work with Call of Duty: Mobile. Artık gittiğiniz her yerde 100'den fazla Xbox oyunu oynayabilirsiniz - bu, Razer Kishi'de bulut oyunudur. He currently covers consumer electronics in the PC Labs as the in-house home entertainment expert, reviewing TVs, media hubs, speakers, headphones, and gaming accessories. The control layout is similar to the Xbox Wireless Controller, with the Guide, Menu, and View buttons. There's currently no specific release date for the Razer Kishi, but the company said that it will be available early 2020. Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe from the newsletters at any time. The Xbox Kishi is only compatible with Android phones, but the non-Xbox model is also available in a variant with a Lightning plug instead of USB-C, for use with iPhones. With Google Stadia and PlayStation Now already out, and Project xCloud coming out of beta later this year, playing console games on your phone is a reasonable endeavor (if you have a strong enough network connection to keep the stream going). The Razer Kishi works perfectly with Project xCloud, but whether it will work with other games depends entirely on each game's controller support and how it's implemented. PCMag, PCMag.com and PC Magazine are among the federally registered trademarks of Ziff Davis, LLC and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. https://www.razer.com/mobile-controllers/Razer-Kishi/RZ06-02900200-R3U1, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. By continuing to access the Razer sites; using Razer services or by closing this dialog, you agree to our amended policies. HYPEBEAST® is a registered trademark of Hypebeast Hong Kong Ltd. Gain access to exclusive interviews with industry creatives, think pieces, trend forecasts, guides and more. Captured in a series of black-and-white shots. This newsletter may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links. This is the natural result of playing a console game on a display much smaller than it was designed for, a fundamental issue of Project xCloud and other game streaming services. Shortly after announcing a similar Junglecat mobile gaming pad last October, which received questionable reception due to its very limited support of just four Android devices, Razer upped its game and has now unveiled its latest mobile gaming peripheral at CES 2020: the Kishi. Is it just as great as ever? Hello! Will is also a THX Level I home theater expert and ISF Level III-certified TV calibrator, which ensures the thoroughness and accuracy of all PCMag TV reviews. (view more), Our new ultra-lightweight mobility laptop for the road warrior. The non-Xbox version of the Kishi has the same layout, though the function buttons are marked with Start/Forward, Back, and Home icons instead of the Xbox controller icons. (view more). The Razer Kishi is one such solution. 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Moto G9 announced with Triple Rear Camera, Snapdragon 662 SoC, and 5000mah battery: Specification, Price
Moto G9 has been launched with Triple Rear Camera setup, Snapdragon 662 SoC, and 5000mah battery in India. The smartphone comes in a water-repellent design similar to the previous model of Moto G series. Moto G9 comes in two colors variant — Forrest Green and Sapphire Blue and runs on Android 10 out of the box.
Moto G9 Specification
Moto G9 features a 6.5-inch HD+ 20:9 aspect ratio Max Vision TFT display and an 87 percent screen-to-body ratio. the phone is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC, Adreno 610 GPU, and coupled with 4GB LPDDR4 RAM and 64GB storage. The internal storage of the smartphone can also be expandable via a microSD card (up to 512GB).
Device Moto G9
Chipset Snapdragon 662
Internal storage capacity 64GB
DIsplay 6.5 inches TFT HD+ Display
Rear Camera 48 MP (primary) + 2MP (Macro)
+ 2MP (Depth)
Charging 20W Fast Charging
Operating System Stock Android
Android Version Android 10
The smartphone equipped with a triple rear camera setup that includes a 48-Megapixel (primary) camera that has an aperture of f/1.7 + 2-Megapixel (depth) sensor with an aperture of f/2.4 lens + 2-Megapixel (macro) sensor with an aperture of f/2.4. On the front, The smartphone has an 8-Megapixel selfie shooter with an aperture of f/2.2.
The Moto G9 packs with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 20W fast charging. The company claims that the smartphone could deliver up to two days of battery life on a single charge. Moreover, the phone measures 165.21×75.73×9.18mm and weighs 200 grams.
For Connectivity, the smartphone includes support of dual sim 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, FM radio, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. In terms of Sensors, Moto G9 has an accelerometer, ambient light, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and a SAR sensor. There is also a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor as well.
Moto G9 Price
Motorola G9 comes in a single variant of 4GB RAM + 64GB storage which carries a price tag of Rs 11,499. As mentioned, The smartphone comes in two color options — Forrest Green and Sapphire Blue — and will be available for purchase through Flipkart. Moreover, the first sale of the smartphone will take place at 12 pm (noon) on August 31
Motorola G9 all set to compete against Redmi Note 9 Pro, Samsung Galaxy M21, and Realme 6i. What are your opinions on Moto G9, is it justified its price or not? Let me know in the comment section.
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Aflatoxin mitigation initiatives in Malawi.
Resource: Quarterly Newsletter of the Partnership for Aflatoxin Control in Africa-African Union Newsletter July-September 2017.
The government of Malawi, through the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism, has produced a video documentary to sensitize the public on the causes, risks, prevention and control of aflatoxins.
The 15 minute documentary features champions from the public sector, consumer rights bodies, farmers' organizations, research institutions and other key actors in aflatoxin mitigation initiatives in Malawi. The documentary forms part of the efforts by the government and other stakeholders in Malawi to intensify public education on aflatoxin contamination. The necessity of such efforts has been confirmed by various reports, which suggest that the majority of Malawian citizens, including major stakeholders like farmers, have inadequate information about aflatoxins.
The video documentary will soon be premiered on various TV stations in Malawi. Copies will also be distributed to key institutions and development partners, and it will be accessible online via the PACA website.
The International Food Policy Research Institute is working with the Wageningen University and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) to develop and test business models for scaling up aflatoxin control technologies through farmer groups in Kenya.
Hermetic storage in the form of thick, plastic 'super-bags' have been proven effective in reducing pest infestation and reducing aflatoxin contamination, in a new study by researchers in Zimbabwe.
The aims of the study were to quantify aflatoxins in maize and groundnuts across Zambia's three agro-ecologies and determine whether produce's vulnerability to aflatoxin contamination increases after purchase.
AGRINATURA is a grouping of European universities and research organizations with a common interest in supporting agricultural development in a sustainable manner in order to improve people's lives.
AGRINATURA brings its collective resources to work in partnership with international collaborators. It seeks to nurture scientific excellence through joint research, educational and training programmes and projects and advocates for greater support for agricultural research and educational programmes that contribute to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals and the new agenda of Sustainable Development Goals.
Agrinatura call for Experts! Value chain analysis on Fishery and Aquaculture in Mali.
Agrinatura representative at workshop held at IFAD, Rome on 18-19 March.
Agrinatura call for Experts! Value chain analysis on Fishery and Aquaculture in Gambia.


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Q: Runtime freeMemory not decreasing as I use more memory There's a memory leak in my program, probably at the point where I call certain native functions using JNA. I decided to test a function that's causing it when I wasn't sure. I created this test:
public class MemoryLeakCheck {
  public static final Runtime runtime = Runtime.getRuntime();
  public static final double mb = 1024*1024;
  public static void main(String[] args) throws Exception {

    //Remember the starting memory for the final comparison
    double usedMemoryStart = getMBUsed();
    System.out.println("Starting with "+String.format("%4.1f", usedMemoryStart));

    //This will be updated to keep track of changes during test
    double lastMemory = usedMemoryStart;

    //Memory change threshold - once the change is greater than this, info will appear in console
    final double threshold = 10;

    while(win.isValid()) {
      //Run the tested operation
        //something here
      //Do not kill the CPU
      Thread.sleep(200);
      //Calculate memory changes
      double mbnew = getMBUsed();
      double diff = mbnew-lastMemory;

      if(diff>=threshold || diff<=-threshold) {
        System.out.println((diff>0?"+":"-")+" "+String.format("%3.3f", diff*(diff>0?01.0D:-1.0D)));
        System.out.println("            = "+String.format("%4.1f", mbnew));
        //Update lastMemory to keep track of the next change
        lastMemory = mbnew;
      }
    }
    //Final change sum
    double mbnew = getMBUsed();
    double diff = mbnew-usedMemoryStart;
    System.out.println("Overall diff: "+String.format("%4.1f", diff));
  }
  /** Will return used memory in MBytes as double. Calculates from difference
   *  between total and free memory.
   *
   * @return used memory in MBytes.
   */
  public static final double getMBUsed() {
    return (runtime.totalMemory() - runtime.freeMemory())/mb;
  }
}

I started the loop and went to make coffee. When I came back, the corresponding java.exe instance was using 500MB ram according to the Task Manager. But the output of the program looked like this:
Starting with 31,1
- 22,945
            =  8,1
+ 10,754
            = 18,9
+ 10,254
            = 29,2
- 21,284
            =  7,9

  ... repeats a lot ...

+ 10,587
            = 52,2
- 10,579
            = 41,6
+ 10,587
            = 52,2
- 10,579
            = 41,6
Overall diff: 15,9
------------------------------------------------------------------------
BUILD SUCCESS
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total time: 2:46.265s
Finished at: Mon Apr 13 12:20:56 CEST 2015
Final Memory: 6M/106M
------------------------------------------------------------------------

As you can see, neither my results nor the maven output contain the correct value. I'm surprised. Is this memory leak even caused by my program?


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Q: Maple Division by Zero here is my work. i cannot figure out why when i make n=3 in the Fourier series, maple spits out a division by zero error.. i need some suggestions to get by this. The fourier series for n=1 and n=2 graph perfectly. This only starts to become a problem when n=3 and on. Im thinking it may be an issue with the way i define f(x), but ive tried numerous ways to define it, and i get the same result.
New to maple, so go easy on me.
here is the link to some pictures of my work:
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A: All the forget() calls in the code are just there to try and clear previously stored results, so that the timing comparisons might be more fair. You can remove all the calls to forget() and time(), if you wish.
I figured that you wanted your various ffsN procedures to add from 1 to N, rather than just add the Nth term (from N to N). So I made the last argument of ffs be i=1..N rather than i=N similar to what you had.
You can approach this in a purely exact symbolic way, or you can compute the coefficients numerically. And you can also try to re-use coefficients (exact symbolic, or floats) computed in previous calls that added fewer terms. This makes a measurable performance difference if you are going to compare the plots using "the sum of first 2 terms", "the sum of the first 5 terms", etc. One way to get such re-use is by using a recursive procedure with option remember, which is done below for both exact and float coefficient approaches.
I applied simplify to the exact symbolic coefficients, which collapses them to something more expected. (Think of orthogonality.) I also used value and inert Int * Sum rather than active int and sum or add, but that was just so I could also get float coefficients without doing any symbolic work.
This runs in Maple 15. Shout if it doesn't run, and then please state your version.
restart:
f:=x->sin(3*x)/x:
an:=1/Pi*Int(f(t)*cos(n*t),t=-Pi..Pi):
bn:=1/Pi*Int(f(t)*sin(n*t),t=-Pi..Pi):
ffs:=unapply(Sum(an*cos(n*x)+bn*sin(n*x),n=1..N),[x,N]):

a0:=1/(2*Pi)*int(f(t),t=-Pi..Pi):

a0+simplify(value(ffs(x,1)));
evalf(%);

seq(a0+simplify(value(ffs(x,i))),i=0..3);

seq(evalf(a0+ffs(x,i)),i=0..3);

forget(evalf): forget(int): forget(`evalf/int`):
forget(Si): forget(Ci): forget(ffsrecursive): forget(value):
st:=time():
G5:=[seq(a0+simplify(value(ffs(x,i))),i=0..5)]:
plot(G5,x=-Pi..Pi);
time()-st;

forget(evalf): forget(int): forget(`evalf/int`):
forget(Si): forget(Ci): forget(ffsrecursive): forget(value):
st:=time():
H5:=[seq(evalf(a0+ffs(x,i)),i=0..5)]:
plot(H5,x=-Pi..Pi);
time()-st;

ffsrecursive:=proc(x,N) option remember, system;
  if N<=0 then return evalf(a0);
  else
     return procname(x,N-1)+evalf(eval(an*cos(N*x)+bn*sin(N*x),n=N));
  end if;
end proc:

ffsrecursive(x,3);

ffsrecursiveexact:=proc(x,N) option remember, system;
  if N<=0 then return a0;
  else
     return procname(x,N-1)+simplify(value(eval(an*cos(N*x)+bn*sin(N*x),n=N)));
  end if;
end proc:

ffsrecursiveexact(x,3);

forget(evalf): forget(int): forget(`evalf/int`):
forget(Si): forget(Ci): forget(ffsrecursive): forget(value):
st:=time():
S5exact:=[seq(ffsrecursiveexact(x,i),i=0..5)]:
plot(S5exact,x=-Pi..Pi);
time()-st;

forget(evalf): forget(int): forget(`evalf/int`):
forget(Si): forget(Ci): forget(ffsrecursive): forget(value):
st:=time():
S5:=[seq(ffsrecursive(x,i),i=0..5)]:
plot(S5,x=-Pi..Pi);
time()-st;

# difference w.r.t. f(x)
forget(evalf): forget(int): forget(`evalf/int`):
forget(Si): forget(Ci): forget(ffsrecursive): forget(value):
st:=time():
plot([seq(ffsrecursive(x,i)-f(x),i=15..19)],x=-Pi..Pi);
time()-st;

# difference w.r.t. f(x)
forget(evalf): forget(int): forget(`evalf/int`):
forget(Si): forget(Ci): forget(ffsrecursive): forget(value):
st:=time():
plot([seq(a0+simplify(value(ffs(x,i)))-f(x),i=15..19)],x=-Pi..Pi);
time()-st;

# difference w.r.t. f(x)
forget(evalf): forget(int): forget(`evalf/int`):
forget(Si): forget(Ci): forget(ffsrecursive): forget(value):
st:=time():
H15_19diff:=[seq(a0+evalf(ffs(x,i))-f(x),i=15..19)]:
plot(H15_19diff,x=-Pi..Pi);
time()-st;

[addendum] The submitter asked for just one simple approach. Here is the exact, non-recursive approach (of the 4 above).
restart:

f:=x->sin(3*x)/x:
an:=1/Pi*Int(f(t)*cos(n*t),t=-Pi..Pi):
bn:=1/Pi*Int(f(t)*sin(n*t),t=-Pi..Pi):

ffs:=unapply(Sum(an*cos(n*x)+bn*sin(n*x),n=1..N),[x,N]):

a0:=1/(2*Pi)*int(f(t),t=-Pi..Pi):

G5:=seq(a0+simplify(value(ffs(x,i))),i=0..5);

plot([f(x), G5],x=-Pi..Pi,
     legend=[f(x),"n=0","n=1","n=2","n=3","n=4","n=5"],
     color=[black,gold,cyan,green,blue,magenta,red]);


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This week, Stevie Wonder collaborates with Busta Rhymes and Rapsody, while Kanye drops his own presidential 'theme tune'.
'Snail' – Benee
'Like a snail/ you're a guy'. THESE LYRICS DON'T MAKE ANY SENSE. Regardless, I'm definitely enjoying this new quirky track from Auckland pop artist Benee. Both the beat and her vocal inflections are very bubbly and eccentric, matched by an equally bubbly and eccentric psychedelic snail-infested video. She's in the same weirdo-pop lane as Billie Eilish and Tkay Maidza.
'Useless Scum' – Pabst
Berlin band Pabst continue to rock their satisfyingly grungy sound. The guitars in this track have serious Nirvana vibes and I'm loving the 'ah ah ah ah' vocals during the hook. The track title also speaks to me. The band released an album this year titled Deuce Ex Machina.
'Debris of Dreams' – Blood From The Soul
Blood From The Soul is one of the many side projects of Napalm Death bassist Shane Embury. Their latest single 'Debris of Dreams' is savage stuff – the clanging harmonics and brutal screeching are delivered with Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza levels of aggression. I'm also digging the 'relatively' melodic chorus. Blood From The Soul will be dropping an album in November.
'Can't Put It In The Hands Of Fate' – Stevie Wonder ft. Rapsody, Cordae, Chika & Busta Rhymes
Funk and soul god Stevie Wonder has made guest appearances on several albums over the last decade from Drake's Take Care to Travis Scott's Astroworld, but I honestly didn't expect any more solo material out of him. This week, he released not one, but two new singles - 'Cant Put It In The Hands Of Fate' and 'Where is Our Love Song'. They're both solid tracks, but this is definitely my favourite of the two. It's got some impressive rap guests and the message is more relevant than ever. Stevie's voice also sounds phenomenal at 70.
'Nah Nah Nah' – Kanye West
Apparently, this is his presidential 'theme song'. The title pretty much sums it up.
'Jewelz' – Anderson Paak
Just like Frank Ocean did on 'Nikes', Anderson Paak has decided to inexplicably pitch up all his vocals. Please don't make this the next hot trend in pop. I don't want to hear chipmunked Maroon 5.
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Editor's Note: As the fall Petersburg City Council election on Nov. 2 draws near, The Progress-Index will highlight candidates seeking election. Each candidate was sent a questionnaire with five questions to answer. Candidates running for election or re-election in all but Ward 3 - incumbent Kenneth Pritchett, who is running unopposed - returned the questionnaire. We will present the candidates for Petersburg's Ward 7 today.
1. What do you think is the most important issue facing the city over the next 10 years?
The most important issues are the economic redevelopment of our city and the need to prioritize the development of our children. The City Council must provide the critical leadership needed to help bring new businesses to the city. New businesses will not only provide needed jobs to our residents, but also help the city expand its commercial tax base which would help alleviate the high tax burden placed on our residents. We also must recognize that new businesses and residents will be reluctant to move to the city unless and until we make substantial improvements to our school system. Instead of wasting our tax dollars on a baseball team or other projects that continue to lose money, the city should commit to investing in the development of our children by substantially increasing the local contribution to educating our children.
2. How would you balance the budgetary needs of education, social services and emergency responders?
In order to balance the budgetary needs of the city, the City Council must first stop wasting tax payer dollars on frivolous, non-essential activities. In addition, instead of placing nearly 20 percent of the city budget in the city's "General Fund, Fund Balance" (i.e. rainy day fund) and then spending a portion of those dollars on non-appropriated items throughout the fiscal year, the city should instead place 8 percent to 10 percent of the city's annual budget in a rainy day fund and appropriate the additional dollars directly to education, public safety and other needs of the city (e.g. capital improvement budget for the school system, with the idea to do major renovations and or replacing of schools).
On the one hand, the City Council often exclaims how "poor" the city finances are, but on the other hand always manages to find tax dollars for the administration's pet projects.
In order to smartly balance the city's budgetary needs, the budgetary process must be transparent and we must have a competent administration to implement the policy and priorities of residents' representatives (i.e. City Council).
3. Do you think the recently completed efficiency study is important - why or why not?
I believe the study was important and provided an unbiased assessment of the management of our city. Unfortunately, the current City Council, which unanimously voted to hire the consultant and spent $150,000 of our hard-earned taxpayer dollars to pay for the study, has chosen to ignore the study because the findings indicate that "nothing short of a transformation in how the city operates is needed."
I suppose it is easier for the current City Council to waste our tax dollars and ignore the efficiency study than make the difficult decisions needed to transform the operation of our local government.
4. What is your perception on the management of the city and the relationship between City Council and the city manager?
The roles have been reversed. Instead of the city manager taking his direction from the City Council and implementing the City Council's policies and budgetary priorities, the current City Council appears to work for David Canada who, according to the efficiency study, should change his "management and leadership style" and if he's unable to do so, "should be replaced."
5. Who do you think is ultimately responsible for the future of the city?
The residents of the city of Petersburg are ultimately responsible for the future of the city.
We cannot or should not depend on individuals or a group of elected officials, all of the residents must take ownership for the future of our collective home. We all must be engaged and committed and we all must demand accountability and competence of our elected and appointed officials. So as we move away from such apathy, let's make Petersburg a place for all residents.
Increasing revenues and at the same time reducing demand for services is essential. Our city cannot afford to raise real estate taxes. Our aggressive economic development program is increasing the tax base and creating jobs. We are seeing growth in our industrial parks, downtown area and Crater Road corridor. I serve on the board of Virginia's Gateway Region which has attracted millions of investment dollars into our region.
The Army Corps of Engineers is in the permitting process for the harbor dredging. Dredging should be completed within the next four years pending the allocation of federal funding. We are lobbying with Congressional representatives to make this happen.
We will continue to develop strong partnerships with area institutions of higher learning, faith-based and civic organizations.
2. How would you balance the city's budgetary needs of education, social services and emergency responders?
The demand for social and emergency services is predicted by experts to continue to increase. Partnerships have been formed with faith-based and civic organizations to help shoulder service loads and the city is supporting programs (example, Family Stabilization Initiative) which strive to decrease service demands.
As a retired educator and former state education administrator, I strongly adhere to a strong public education system. The elected School Board sets policy and formulates the budget. The city funded a $4.5 million dollar expansion at Stuart Elementary in Ward 7, and has spent over $20 million dollars in capital improvements to our schools during the past few years.
3. Do you think the recently completed efficiency review is important - why or why not?
City Council adopted a Vision 2020 Plan. The goal of the 2007 efficiency study was to make recommendations that would help the city staff meet 2020 plan expectations. Study data is now three years old. Since that time, our country has experienced great economic decline. The city has readapted to address the economic and social challenges. Citizens have not seen major cuts in local services nor has the city implemented furloughs or layoffs as did most surrounding localities.
The study failed to address a major foundational need for operational effectiveness ... that being the consolidation of core departments into one physical complex which would enhance the working environment, streamline services thereby improving efficiency.
The city addressed study recommendations during several City Council meetings. Citizens attending those meetings expressed concerns over study suggestions to cut tourism, libraries, and parks & recreation.
The efficiency study reflected limited foresight for economic growth. The study suggested closing the Market Street Fire Station. Within two blocks of that Station, over $100 million dollars in adaptive mixed use projects are either completed or under way, increasing our tax base.
Target goals in the Vision 2020 plan will be completed within the next 10 years.
I am honored to represent Ward 7 and serve as vice mayor. The relationship between the members of council is harmonious and built on trust. Council works well with our city manager, an experienced public servant who shares our vision for the future and who is bringing the city through the "economic storm."
All citizens are responsible for the future. We as elected officials are responsible for providing the leadership to engage citizen pride and involvement. It is the responsibility of our businesses to be good corporate citizens. And government employees must remember that they serve the people of Petersburg.


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A brand new coin for 2019 and issued as Australian legal tender the coin's reverse portrays the classic red kangaroo design by Dr Stuart Devlin AO CMG, goldsmith and jeweller to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II together with the Perth Mint's 'P' mintmark and the year-date. The coin's obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the monetary denomination.
As a Perth Mint first, the coin includes an authentication feature on the reverse. In the form of a micro-laser engraved letter 'A' which is within the first A of AUSTRALIA, it is only detectable under a magnifying glass. The authentication feature is designed to make it significantly more difficult for the coin to be counterfeited providing peace of mind to customers.
Unlike most Perth Mint coins these are not individually encased, rather come in protective acrylic tubes of 25 coins. There are then 10 tubes to a 'mini' monster box of 250. There is unlimited mintage.
Coins are a popular choice of bullion given their legal tender status (Government backing of the coin and its metal content), often smaller in size (making for easier disposal in the event of large price increases), international recognition (no fuss tradability overseas) and portability. Another common advantage is mintage limits on many government minted coins meaning a "collectible" premium can often be realised. Caution should be exercised in buying coins over bars for your Super as they can be classified as a collectible and need special storage. Refer to the ATO or your advisor for more information. Coins can make for the perfect gift as you can match the year or Lunar Year to the recipient to celebrate an event.


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One of the most popular features of the Toronto Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo Presented by eBay Motors is the Fast Eddie Night of Champions.
Prior to the pandemic, upwards of 125 short track and drag racers who won season-long points championships – the summer before at their local track or in the touring series they participated in – were on hand to be honoured during the Night of Champions.
On Saturday, April 30, the Fast Eddie Night of Champions is returning to Motorama. Eligible champions from the 2020 and 2021 seasons can sign up to be celebrated on the Motorama Stage, in Hall 2. New for this year's Night of Champions – and for the first time in the history of the event – Canadian road racing champions will also be included in the ceremonies.
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