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Q: How to switch to Super VGA in c or asm? I'm creating a graphical operating system, I'm currently using the mode 19 that I launch before the protect mode but I would like to have a higher resolution thanks in advance.
My graphical activation in asm
graphicmode:
  mov ax, 19; here select which mode you want
  int 16

Thank you for your help :)
My program run but I draw in 0xA0000 and I think my buffer is insufficient because I saw just a part of my screen. Can you help me?
How can I use a bank switching?
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How to switch to Super VGA in c or asm?

For old 80x86 PCs with BIOS; almost all video cards support VBE (see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VESA_BIOS_Extensions ). In this case, your code will want to ask it for a list of video mode numbers, then use those numbers to get information about each video mode and filter out video modes your software doesn't support, then choose the "best" video mode that is supported, and set that video mode. This is necessary because different computers support different video modes (you can't just expect a specific video mode like 800*600 to exist because your code will be broken and unusable when that video mode doesn't exist). There are 3 different ways to use the VBE functions - using real mode, using a 32-bit protected mode interface that was introduced with VBE2.0 that became obsolete/optional in VBE3.0, and using a 16-bit protected mode interface that was introduced in VBE3.0; however some of the functions aren't supported in some of the cases (e.g. the VBE2.0 32-bit protected mode interface mostly only supports functions that would be used after a video mode is set).
This means that (after boot), for BIOS, to support all video cards (with/without VBE, with/without 32-bit protected mode interface, and with/without 16-bit protected mode interface) changing video modes after boot is a major pain; especially when the OS is 64-bit and can't use virtual8086 mode (and has to implement an emulator/interpreter to execute real mode code without breaking all the OS's other device drivers).
For modern 80x86 PCs with UEFI (see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unified_Extensible_Firmware_Interface ), there are UEFI functions that do similar to VBE (get list of video modes, get details for video modes, set a video mode). The big differences are that the API supports multiple monitors and multiple video cards (VBE doesn't); and you can't use any of these functions after boot (after calling ExitBootServices()).
The other option is to write native video card drivers instead of using the firmware/relying on the video card's ROM. This is very complex and very time consuming (because each video card needs different code); and you will always need a fallback to handle "Oops, video card is so new that I haven't written a native video driver for it yet", so it doesn't avoid needing to support the use of firmware (UEFI or BIOS/VBE) to find/set a video mode.
For an OS to work on all cases (old computers with BIOS, new computer with UEFIs, with/without native video driver) the only sane approach is:

*

*boot loader sets up a default video mode for all monitors/video cards that it can, using VBE (if boot loader is designed for BIOS) or UEFI (GOP or UGA, if boot loader is designed for UEFI); then tells the kernel/OS details (address of frame buffer, pixel format, bytes per row of pixels, horizontal & vertical resolution) for each monitor, then OS uses those details to draw graphics; so that OS has no reason to care if the boot loader was using BIOS or UEFI.

*Later during boot; OS tries to start a native video driver for each video card. If one is found, then OS can use it to change video mode and may try to find a better video mode (that wasn't given as an option to boot loader) during boot.

*if there is no suitable video driver, then OS can't change video modes after boot; because supporting this is only possible if the firmware was BIOS and (for BIOS) it's too much hassle to bother. Note that the OS could still set some "video mode preferences" information somewhere on disk (e.g. in a boot config file) that boot loader will look for, and then reboot to get the boot loader to choose a different mode.
Note that modern monitors have a preferred/native resolution (and do "often low quality" scaling if the resolution is different) so for each monitor there's only really one good video mode that anyone would want to use; and if the OS isn't awful it will provide "resolution independence" (see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resolution_independence ). There are only 2 cases where the user would actually want to change video modes after boot - they've replaced their monitor, and they're doing it for performance reasons. Fortunately people don't replace their monitor very often (so rebooting is only a minor inconvenience in that case); and performance should not be a problem unless the user is trying to play 3D games (where "frames per second" is more important and the amount of processing is significantly higher) where the user is going to be annoyed anyway (unless there's a native video driver that supports hardware accelerated 3D). In other words, if you don't have a native video driver and can't change video modes after boot; almost nobody will care.
If you do expect the boot loader to set up video mode/s; then it's going to depend on the which boot loader. Most generic boot loaders (e.g. GRUB) will set a video mode for you and tell you the information for the video mode it set, so you don't have to do it at all.
If you're writing your own boot loaders; then the relevant specifications for VBE and UEFI are easily obtainable online (e.g. see the "external links" section of the corresponding Wikipedia pages linked to above); so you can read the specs and then try to write your code (and ask a more specific question if you have trouble).

My program run but I draw in 0xA0000 and I think my buffer is insufficient because I saw just a part of my screen. Can you help me? How can I use a bank switching?

For the old VGA "320*200 with 256 colors" mode everything fits in 64 KiB so you don't need any bank switching.
Note that for higher resolution video modes you will either need bank switching (which is awful for performance, not supported for UEFI, and too painful to bother with for BIOS) or you will have to use protected mode or long mode to access a linear frame buffer. Of course a graphical OS using higher resolution video modes is going to have many MiB of graphics data in RAM for things like icons and pictures and buffers; so real mode (which can't access more than about 640 KiB of RAM) is completely unusable anyway. For example, for performance reasons; you will end up needing a buffer in RAM where you do all the drawing (and then, when all the drawing is finished, you'll copy the resulting pixel data from your buffer in RAM to the video card's frame buffer); and for a video mode like "800x600 with 32 bits per pixel" that buffer in RAM will cost you about 1875 KiB of RAM all by itself.


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Q: Bulk update of Magento Category Images I have imported over 400 categories into a Magento install.
Each category has multiple products, but no category image.
I have written a script to loop through every category and return the URL of the image of the first product within the current category.
The next step is to set the returned product image as the image for it's parent category.
My first approach was to format a CSV with category ID and category image URL for use with MAGMI, however after examining the documentation at http://sourceforge.net/apps/mediawiki/magmi/index.php?title=Import_categories I have been unable to find any information on importing category images. Is this possible with MAGMI?
Failing the above, my next approach was to programmatically set the category image using PHP.
I have located the following snippet which I intend to modify if the MAGMI approach fails. Can anyone confirm if the $image parameter of the setThumbnail method will accept a fully qualified URL or does this refer solely to a local file path ?
$category = Mage::getModel('catalog/category')->load($cat);
$category->setImage($image);
$category->save();

All input greatly appreciated!

A: OK - I was unable to find a solution using MAGMI that allowed me to import category images.
Instead, I arrived at a PHP solution that:

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*Loops through all Magento Product Categories

*Saves a random (or defined) image from a Product within the current category

*Updates the current category image with the image saved in step 2.

Here is the code in its entirety which some of you may find useful if dealing with a similar task.
<?php

/* require the necessary magento classes */

require_once 'app/Mage.php';
Mage::app('default'); // Default or your store view name.

/* construct a category tree object to traverse */

$category = Mage::getModel('catalog/category');
$tree = $category->getTreeModel();
$tree->load();

$ids = $tree->getCollection()->getAllIds();
$arr = array();

/* loop through each category id */

if ($ids){
    foreach ($ids as $id){
        getImageForCategory($id);
        updateCategoryThumbnail($id);
    }
}

function getImageForCategory($id){

        $images = array();

        $catId=$id; // put your category ID in here
        $products =  Mage::getModel('catalog/product')->getCollection()
        ->addAttributeToSelect('image')
        ->addCategoryFilter(Mage::getModel('catalog/category')->load($catId));

        Mage::getSingleton('catalog/product_status')->addSaleableFilterToCollection($products); // Only select products that are salable

        $products->load();

        foreach($products as $product){
            $images[] = $product->getImageUrl();

            /* remove the following break if you want to use a random image, otherwise the image of the first product will be used. Using random images will cause the execution time to increase dramatically.  */
            break;
        }

        if (sizeof($images) > 1) {
        $random_image = array_rand($images, 1);
        } else {
        $random_image = 0;
        }

        if($images[$random_image]){
            saveImageFromURL($images[$random_image],$id);
        }

    }

function updateCategoryThumbnail($cat){

    $image = $cat . ".jpg";

    $catc = Mage::getModel('catalog/category')->load($cat);
    $catc->setImage($image); // /media/catalog/category
    $catc->save();
}

function saveImageFromURL($imgUrl,$cat){

    $fout = fopen('/var/www/vhosts/your-site-folder.com/httpdocs/media/catalog/category/' . $cat . '.jpg', 'w');
    $fin = fopen($imgUrl, "rb");
    while (!feof($fin)) {
        $buffer= fread($fin, 32*1024);
        fwrite($fout,$buffer);
    }
    fclose($fin);
    fclose($fout);
}

?>
Ensure there are sufficient write permissions on the category image folder used in the saveImageFromURL() function.
As above, removing the 'break' statement from the getImageForCategory() will select a category product at random. It should be noted that this will drastically increase the script execution time.

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On the day, though, Karnataka wouldn't miss many. Gautam Gambhir (22 off 66) and Karthik tried to revive the innings but Binny (3/35) put an end to a laboured resistance catching the experienced left-hander in front with a ball that jagged back. The medium pacer, moving the ball either way, continued to trouble the batsmen and it wasn't long before Mandeep Singh nicked one to Rahul at third slip, leaving the Rest reeling at 62 for five.
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Karthik received good support from Harbhajan next as the pitch began to ease under the sharp sunlight and the Mumbai Indians' team-mates raised 70 runs in a matter of 92 balls. These pockets of resistance, however, weren't enough to worry the home attack. Returning for his fourth spell (4.4-1-21-3) of the day, that turned out to be his final as well, Vinay scalped Harbhajan, Anureet Singh and Pankaj Singh (the last two coming off successive deliveries) to fold up RoI innings in a hurry.
In between Uthappa had brought up an excellent two-handed diving catch at mid-on to see the back of Karthik off Binny. Karnataka may not have missed Binny's presence much while he was away in New Zealand but the value and balance he provides to this side wasn't lost on anyone.


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The sprinkler irrigation systems market is expected to grow from USD 2.4 million in 2019 to USD 2.7 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 1.9% during the forecast period. Markets such as Asia Pacific and South America are among the key markets targeted by sprinkler irrigation manufacturers due to the increasing awareness about efficient irrigation and adoption rate of farmers.Valmont Industries (US), Lindsay Corporation (US), Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd. (India), The Toro Company (US), Rivulis Irrigation Ltd. (Israel), Netafim Limited (Israel), Rain Bird Corporation (US), T-L Irrigation (US), Reinke Manufacturing (US), Nelson Irrigation Corporation (US), Hunter Industries (US), Mahindra EPC (India), Alkhorayef Group (Saudi Arabia), Elgo Irrigation Ltd. (Israel), Antelco Pty Ltd. (Australia), and Irritec (Italy).
Smart Harvest Market by Site of Operation (On-field, Greenhouse, Indoor), Component (Harvesting Robots, Automation & Control Systems, Imaging Systems, Sensors, Software), Crop Type (Fruits and Vegetables), and Region - Global Forecast to 2023
The smart harvest market is projected to reach USD 15.6 billion by 2023, from USD 9.0 billion in 2018, at a CAGR of 11.81% during the forecast period. The rise in population has led to increased food demand, which in turn has led to increased pressure on farmers to increase yield and area harvested for various crops. However, global labor shortage in agriculture is one of the major factors leading to loss of yield due to improper maintenance and farming practices. To cater to this issue, farmers are highly adopting farm mechanization and other smart agriculture techniques to optimize their crop yields.Robert Bosch GmbH (Germany), Deere & Company (US), Smart Harvest Ltd. (UK), Dogtooth Technologies (UK), Harvest Automation (US), Panasonic Corporation (Japan), Root AI (US), Abundant Robotics (US), Iron Ox (US), Agrobot (Spain), Energid Technologies Corp. (US), FFRobotics (Israel), Vision Robotics Corp. (US), Metomotion (Israel), AVL Motion (Netherlands), and Harvest Croo (US).
Automated Feeding Systems Market by Livestock (Ruminants, Swine, Poultry), Function (Controlling, Mixing, Filling and Screening), Offering, Technology, Integration, Type, and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Row) - Global Forecast to 2023
The automated feeding systems market is estimated to account for about USD 5.1 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach a value of about USD 7.4 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 7.6%. The growing size of dairy farms, the increasing focus of major companies on technological advancements as well as product launches and developments, and substantial cost savings associated with automated feeding systems are the major driving factors for the market. On the other hand, the high upfront cost is a restraining factor for the automated feeding systems market.
Cotton Processing Market by Product (Lint, Cottonseed), Application (Textiles, Medical & surgical, Feed, Consumer goods), Equipment [Ginning (Saw, Roller), Spinning], Operation (Automatic, Semi-automatic), and Region – Global Forecast to 2023
The cotton processing market is estimated to grow at USD 59.7 billion in 2018 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.0% from 2018, to reach a value of USD 72.6 billion by 2023. The growth of the cotton processing market is driven by the increasing demand for cotton processing in the textile industry and the rising adoption of cottonseed meal as feed for animals.Key players identified in this market include Lummus Corp (US), Bajaj Steel Industries Limited (India), Nipha Exports Private Limited (India), Shandong Swan Cotton Industrial Machinery Stock Co., Ltd. (China), Cherokee Fabrication (US), Reiter (Switzerland), and Toyota Industries (Japan).
Tractor Implements Market by Phase (Tillage, Irrigation and Crop Protection, Sowing and Planting, Harvesting and Threshing), Drive (2-Wheel and 4-Wheel Drive), Power (Powered and Unpowered), and Region - Global Forecast to 2023
The tractor implements market was estimated to account for USD 57.3 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 76.1 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 5.84% during the forecast period. High labor cost in the agriculture industry and the need to prevent post-harvest food losses are the major factors driving the tractor implements market. This report includes a study of development strategies, along with product portfolios of leading companies. It also includes the profiles of leading companies such as CLAAS (Germany), Deere & Company (US), Kubota Corporation (Japan), Mahindra and Mahindra (India), Tractor and Farm Equipment Limited (India), JCB (UK), CNH Industrial (US), SDF Group (Italy), Actuant (US), Kuhn Group (France), and Alamo Group (US).
Aquaculture Market by Rearing Product Type (Equipment, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Fertilizers), Culture (Freshwater, Marine, Brackish Water), Species (Aquatic Animals, Aquatic Plants), Production Type, and Region - (2018 - 2023)
The aquaculture market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.2% from 2018, to reach USD 42.56 billion by 2023 from USD 30.10 billion in 2018. The global aquaculture market is driven by the decline in the amount of captured fish, increasing population, and rise in consumption due to the nutritional value of fish. The decline in the amount of captured fish and the increasing consumption due to rise in income levels has also increased the amount of aquafarming, which, in turn, facilitates the demand for aquaculture products. The rising trend in smart fishing and the increase in seafood trade is also propelling demand. The market for aquaculture is dominated by key players such as Pentair plc, (US), AKVA Group (Norway), Xylem Inc (US), Aquaculture Equipment Ltd (UK), Aquaculture System Technologies (US), Luxsol (Belgium), Pioneer Group (Taiwan), CPI Equipment Inc (US), Asakua (Turkey), FREA Aquaculture Solutions (Denmark), Lifegard Aquatics (US), Tan International Ltd (UK), Reef Industries Inc (US), Aquafarm Equipment AS (Norway), and Aquaculture of Texas, Inc (US).
Dust Control Systems Market by Type (Wet and Dry), Mobility (Mobile Controllers and Fixed Controllers), End-use Industry (Construction, Mining, Oil & Gas, Chemical, Textile, Pharmaceutical, and Food & Beverage), and Region – Global Forecast to 2023
The dust control systems market is projected to reach USD 20.08 Billion by 2023 from USD 15.67 Billion in 2018, at a CAGR of 5.08% during the forecast period. The rise in health awareness among consumers and rapid urbanization & industrialization are expected to fuel the demand for dust control systems.The key players in global dust control systems market include Nederman Holding (Sweden), Donaldson Company (US), and Illinois Tool Works (US). Other players in the market include Sly Filters (UK), Spraying Systems (US), CW Machine Worx (US), Dust Control Systems (UK), Colliery Dust Control (South Africa), Duztech AB (Sweden), Dust Control Technologies (US), Savic (Belgium), Heylo (Germany), BossTek (US), EmiControls (Italy), and Beltran Technologies (US).
Artificial Grass Market by Installation (Flooring, Wall Cladding), Fiber Base Material (Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Nylon), Application (Contact Sports, Non-contact Sports, Leisure, Landscaping), Infill Material, and Region - Global Forecast to 2022
The artificial grass market is estimated to be valued at USD 3.20 Billion in 2017 and is projected to reach USD 4.45 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 6.8% during the forecast period. The market is driven by factors such as increased applications in the landscaping segment, recycling of artificial grass pitches, and development of different solutions for producing infill materials and yarn technology. This report includes a study of the marketing and development strategies, along with the product portfolios of the leading companies. It includes the profiles of leading companies such as DowDuPont (US), Tarkett (France), Controlled Products (US), Shaw Industries Group (US), and Victoria PLC (UK). Other players include Act Global (US), SportGroup (Germany), TigerTurf (New Zealand), SIS Pitches (UK), Matrix Turf (US), Nurteks Hali (Turkey), Soccer Grass (Brazil), Limonta (Italy), Sportlink (Brazil), and El Espartano (Argentina).
Soil Aerators Market by Equipment Type (Secondary Tillage, Primary Tillage, Weeding, Soil Aerating), Application (Agriculture, Non-Agriculture), Mechanism (Mechanical, Pneumatic), Mode Of Operation (Mounted, Trailed), and Region - Global Forecast to 2023
The soil aerators market is estimated to be valued at USD 24.03 billion in 2019 and is projected to reach USD 33.01 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 6.6% from 2018 to 2023. The population growth, increase in demand for food, rising net farm income due to mechanization, along with a shift towards organic farming are some of the major driving factors for the soil aerators market. Factors such as increasing farm mechanization levels and rising profitability are also increasing the demand for the soil aerators, globally. R&D activities carried out by leading manufacturers, to develop low-cost production techniques are expected to further drive the growth rate of the soil aerators market. Majority of the players in the market adopted new product launches and product upgrading, acquisitions, technology innovations, and investments as their key growth strategies in the market. Turfgrass management in sports, residential, and commercial lawns and parks are also some of the major application markets for soil aerators. Increasing land area for sports activities in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific are facing a rising level of soil compaction issues. This may hinder the field performance due to poor surface structure; with the increasing popularity of football and golf, the need for soil aeration from such industries is growing.
Precision Viticulture Market by Technology (Guidance Systems, Remote Sensing, VRT), Application (Yield Monitoring, Field Mapping, Weather Tracking & Forecasting), Product/Service (Hardware, Software, Services) - Global Forecast to 2022
The precision viticulture market is projected to reach USD 1,546.6 Million by 2022 from USD 1,014.0 Million in 2017, growing at a CAGR of 8.81% during the forecast period. The availability of freeware geographical systems (GIS packages) with sophisticated functionality is expected to fuel the demand for precision viticulture technologies in the near future. This report includes a study of various precision viticulture technologies, applications, and products/services, along with the product portfolios of leading companies. It includes the profiles of leading companies such as John Deere (US), Trimble (US), Topcon (Japan), Deveron UAS (Canada), and TeeJet Technologies (US).
Autonomous Tractors Market by Power Output (Up to 30 HP, 31–100 HP, 101 HP and Above), Crop Type (Cereals & Grains, Oilseeds & Pulses, Fruits & Vegetables), Farm Application, Component, and Region - Global Forecast to 2025
The global autonomous tractors market is projected to witness demand for 12,508 Units in 2019 and 60,901 Units by 2025, at a CAGR of 24.89%. The growth of the autonomous tractors market is expected to be driven by the improved efficiency and productivity of crop yield offered by these tractors and growth in initiatives by governments for the adoption of new technologies. The increase in the average age of farmers in developed countries and decline in the availability of labor are also major factors that will drive the demand for autonomous tractors in the near future. This report includes a study of marketing and development strategies, along with the product portfolios of leading companies such as AGCO (US), CNH (UK), Mahindra & Mahindra (India), Deere (US), Kubota Corporation (Japan), Yanmar (Japan), and Autonomous Tractor Corporation (US).
Plant Growth Chambers Market by Equipment Type (Reach-in, Walk-in), Application (Short Plants, Tall Plants), End Use (Clinical, Academic), Function (Plant Growth, Environmental Optimization), and Region - Global Forecast to 2022
The plant growth chambers market is projected to reach USD 485.6 Million by 2022 from USD 398.2 Million in 2017, growing at a CAGR of 4.0% during the forecast period. Increase in demand for food and technological advancements in biological engineering are some of the major factors that are expected to drive the demand for plant growth chambers. This report includes a study of various plant growth chambers, along with the product portfolios of leading companies. It includes the profiles of leading companies such as Thermo Fisher (US), Conviron (Canada), CARON (US), Percival Scientific (US), and BINDER (Germany).
Irrigation Controllers Market by Type (Weather-based and Sensor-based), Product (Smart Controllers, Tap Timers, and Basic Controllers), Application (Non-agriculture and Agriculture), Irrigation Type, and Region - Global Forecast to 2022
The irrigation controllers market was valued at USD 529.2 Million in 2017 and is projected to reach USD 1,186.6 Million by 2022, at a CAGR of 17.53% from 2017. The market is driven by the increasing need for water conversation and growing use of modern farming practices. Furthermore, factors such as rapid growth in the lawn and garden equipment market are expected to increase the demand for irrigation controllers. This report includes a study of the product offerings and competitive benchmarking of leading companies. It includes the profiles of leading companies such as Valmont Industries (US), Lindsay Corporation (US), Toro (US), Hunter Industries (US), Rain Bird (US), HydroPoint Data Systems (US), Netafim (Israel), Calsense (US), Glacon (Israel), Rachio (US), Weathermatic (US), Green IQ (Israel), and Nelson Irrigation (US).
Automatic Feeding Market by Feeding Line (Controllers, Mixers, Distributors, Conveyors), Individual Feeding Equipment (Equine Feeders, Cow Feeders, Waterers), Livestock (Poultry, Swine, Fish, Ruminants, Equine), and Region - Global Forecast to 2022
The global automatic feeding market was valued at USD 4.08 Billion in 2016 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.5% from 2017, to reach USD 6.30 Billion by 2022. The objectives of the report are to define, segment, and estimate the size of the global automatic feeding market, in both quantitative and qualitative terms. This report includes a study of various automatic feeding equipment, along with the product portfolios of leading companies. It includes the profiles of leading companies such as AGCO Corporation (US), GEA (Germany), Delaval Holding (Sweden), Big Dutchman (US), and Kuhn (France).
Planting Equipment Market by Type (Air Seeders, Seed Drills, Planters), Design (Automatic and Mechanical), Crop Type (Cereals & Grains, Oilseeds & Pulses, Fruits & Vegetables), and Region - Global Forecast to 2022
The planting equipment market is estimated at USD 15.82 Billion in 2017, and is projected to reach USD 21.43 Billion by 2022. The companies profiled for this report are Deere & Company (U.S.), AGCO Corporation (U.S.), Buhler Industries, Inc. (Canada), Kinze Manufacturing, Inc. (U.S.), Case IH Agricultural Equipment, Inc. (U.S.), Bourgault Industries Ltd. (Canada), Seed Hawk Inc. (Canada), SeedMaster Manufacturing Ltd. (Canada), Morris Industries Ltd. (Canada), Stara S/A Indústria de Implementos Agrícolas' (Brazil), Kasco Manufacturing Co., Inc. (U.S.), and Davimac Pty. Ltd. (Australia).
Center Pivot Irrigation Systems Market by Crop Type (Cereals and Oilseeds & Pulses), Field Size (Small, Medium, Large), Mobility (Stationary and Mobile), Component (Span, Pivot Points, Drive Train, Control Panel, Sprinkler Drop) - Global Forecast to 2021
The center pivot irrigation systems market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 14.9% from 2016 to 2021, to reach a projected value of USD 1,734.4 Million by 2021. Center pivot irrigation systems are gaining significance because unirrigated lands are being converted into mechanized irrigation, shrinking arable land, and higher production as compared to rain-fed crops.
Mulch Films Market by Type (Clear/Transparent, Black, Colored, and Degradable), Application (Agricultural Farms, and Horticulture), Element (LLDPE, LDPE, HDPE, EVA, PLA, and PHA), & by Region - Global Trends and Forecast to 2020
The mulch films market, in terms of value, is projected to reach around USD 4.07 Billion by 2020, at a CAGR of around 6.5% from 2015 to 2020. The rise in population and the increase in the per capita income of consumers are some of the factors driving this market. Furthermore, market players are responding to these new opportunities of increasing crop output by expanding their global presence and product lines.
Textile Yarn Market by Source (Animal, Plant, and Chemical), Type (Natural and Artificial), Application (Apparel, Home Textile, and Industrial), & by Region - Global Forecasts to 2020
The textile yarn market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2015 to 2020, and reach a projected value of USD 12.64 Billion by 2020. The market growth is driven by higher levels of discretionary expenditure by consumers and development of new varieties. The market is further driven by factors such as urbanization and high industrial requirement.
Pre-harvest Equipment Market By Type (Primary Tillage Equipment, Secondary Tillage Equipment, Planting Equipment, Irrigation Equipment, Plant Protection & Fertilizing and Others), By Geography: Trends & Forecasts To 2018
The practice of agriculture around the world showed a significant change owing to the developments made in farm equipment industry. Mechanization in agriculture increasingly proved important and played a key role in agricultural production globally.
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Closing the Books on a Tough Year for IPOs
Categories: Capital Markets, Deals, North America
Tags: Initial Public Offering, IPO, IPO Listings, United States
Reading through a wide range of the financial market commentary and analysis that typically gets published at year-end, one trend identified by many observers is that 2015 was a dismal year for IPOs.
The number of IPO's coming to market in the U.S. last year was 170, which represents a drop by 38% from the prior year. The fall off was even more pronounced when measured in dollar value – with only $28.7 billion in new listings, or a reduction of 48% from 2014, which was the lowest total since 2009, according to Thomson Reuters.
IPO's in Asian markets suffered a similar drop-off, with new listings reduced by 36% in dollar value from the prior year, while European listings eked out a slender 2% gain year over year.
While the IPO market had started out strong in the early part of 2015, the rate of new issuances slowed markedly in the second half of the year, as equity markets worldwide experienced a bout of extreme turbulence. But even as equity markets regained some ground in the fourth quarter, new issuance in the U.S. virtually ground to a halt in December with only two IPO's closing in the last month of the year.
As the appetite for new issuance weakened dramatically in the second half of the year, a number of the largest deals got shelved until market conditions improve, such as Albertsons and Neiman Marcus, while others, such as First Data, could only come to market by pricing well below their initially anticipated range.
For those companies that did manage to go public last year, the average return as of year-end was approximately negative 2% or below their initial issuance price, according to the Wall Street Journal. This amounted to the weakest performance in the U.S. IPO market in the last five years.
Amidst this general weakness in the IPO market, perhaps the poorest results were registered in the tech sector, where highly regarded start-ups, such as Etsy, Inc., ended up trading as much as 50% below their IPO price, and other tech companies, including Box, Inc and Square, Inc., found it necessary to price their IPO's substantially below the pre-IPO private valuations. This pronounced weakness in tech sector has begun to spill over and depress valuations for a number of the large pre-IPO tech companies, with large private investors reportedly taking substantial write downs in the positions they hold in so-called unicorn companies, and down-rounds in the private market being reported with increasing frequency.
But beyond the pain for tech start-up investors and employees, what does the weak performance in the IPO market for 2015 portend for the broader market? A number of bullish analysts seem to think that 2016 will turn out to be a banner year for IPO's, as pent-up supply of new issuers will look to come to market. Such a scenario only seems possible, though, to the extent that equity markets worldwide manage to regain their footing and the appetite for equity risk returns notwithstanding the prospect of continued tightening by central banks around the world.
In any event, we don't think the weakness in the IPO market necessarily foreshadows a weakness in the broader market for corporate deal making. Even with the IPO window virtually closed for the second half of last year, we saw healthy and record deal flow here at Aurigin (formerly BankerBay) and anticipate more of the same in the mid-market segment as we head into 2016.
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The Lotus That Never Blossomed
02/08/16 - McLaren and Lola were already there, so why shouldn't Lotus join the Brits at the Can-Am party?
Recently, Classic Team Lotus unearthed a fireproof case packed with 28 rolls of microfilm, which contained images of the Team Lotus original design drawings, a record initiated by Peter Warr in the 80s. (This was done in advance of the intended disposal of the originals; happily this never took place and the originals reside in the CTL archive, albeit with a lot of them in a not readily accessible state.) The process of digitising the microfilm images uncovered various interesting schemes that never saw the light of day. One such that caught the eye of Clive Chapman was a number of schemes for a 'Proposed Can-Am car', initiated in September 1969. Based upon type numbers issued at this time and type numbers unallocated, it is most likely that the project would have been identified as the Lotus type 66.
Upon discovering the Can-Am schemes, Clive Chapman approached Russell Carr, Head of Design at Lotus Cars. Russell enlisted the volunteer support of Barney Hatt and Pete Reach to undertake an initial assessment of the Geoff Ferris schemes, to establish if they could extrapolate the information to realise a 3D rendering using the state of the art software at their disposal. Many hours and several review meetings later, the Lotus Cars Design Studios team pronounced themselves satisfied that they had been able to represent the essence of the original Geoff Ferris design.…Read the full story in the September edition of Motorsport Magazine – available now
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I recently had the pleasure meeting Karen Quinn who recently wrote a book "Testing for Kindergarten". The book outlines strategies to help your child ace the tests for gifted and talented qualification. Karen also wrote an amazing book a few years ago titled "The Ivy Chronicles". Check-out Karen's site for further details. You'll be hearing much more from me about Karen in the coming months as G&T testing process begins in NYC.
Karen is in the process of launching a new test prep board game coming out in the next few weeks! Readers of my blog will receive a special promotion to buy the game for OLSAT, WPPSI-III, Stanford-Binet, and ERB testing skills in a fun and educational way.
Karen has even created this video on OLSAT and ERB test prep questions with her dogs in the video below. Just watch the video below with your child and read the story out loud to your child from the video. After the video, ask your child the questions below the video player!
7. Does Honey walk in a straight line when she's happy? No.
Can you draw a straight line on this piece of paper?
8. Does Honey walk in a square when she's happy? No.
9. Does Honey walk in a triangle when she's happy? No.
10. Does Honey walk in a circle when she's happy? YES!
There's a recent NY Times article that discusses the equity of G&T testing for NYC gifted and talented program. The article hones in on the fact the OLSAT and BSRA tests are the sole criteria used for the gifted and talented program. The article brings up the issue we all deal with on how "fair" is the OLSAT test. In the past the G&T process was de-centralized and there were teacher's assessments and individual interviews with the children. Now it's based upon the OLSAT test given to students with no outside criteria taken into consideration. No system for G&T entry can be a perfect and the current system could use improvements but due to the DEO cut-backs and lower funding the standardized test for all students seems to be the best solution in my opinion- at least for the short-term.
It seems like these "for profit" test prep centers for 4 year olds who do OLSAT test prep would offer subsidies for those parents who may not be able to afford it but the article didn't mention that happening.
Read the article on gifted and talented testing in the NY Times.
NYC Gifted and Talented Teacher of the Year – Reader's Choice Award!
Thanks to everyone for their nominations for NYC Gifted and Talented Blog Reader's Choice for G&T Teacher of year. Most of the people who nominated a teacher didn't give much explanation of why that teacher should receive this award so it was difficult to tell the full impact the teacher with those particular nominations. Also, several parents voiced their complaints about their particular G&T teachers (many from NEST) which really wasn't the purpose of the nominations.
After much deliberation with myself, I'm pleased to announce that Ms. Dana Kaplan from P.S. 33 Chelsea Prep has been selected by the readers of this blog as the NYC Gifted and Talented Blog Reader's Choice for G&T teacher of year!


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Home Ice Cream Maker How many calories — and sugar — are in your ice cream treat?
How many calories — and sugar — are in your ice cream treat?
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Ice cream cones and popsicles are summertime staples, but how many calories and how much sugar is in your dessert?
Some of the ice cream and popsicles within reach are dipped in chocolate, rolled in chopped peanuts or come with gooey caramel centres. Others promise they're fat-free, low in calories and packed with calcium. Shopping in the ice cream aisle at the grocery store can be misleading.
"Don't be swayed by common tricks on the front of the box, like pictures of fruit or happy cows, or claims that the treats are 'natural' and gluten-free. You have to look beyond the marketing and design to what really matters," Christy Brissette, a Toronto-based registered dietitian and president of 80 Twenty Nutrition, told Global News.
READ MORE: How much sugar and how many calories are in your summertime drink?
"Buyer beware — many of these treats may be serving up more fat and sugar than you think," warned Andrea Miller, a registered dietitian and spokeswoman for the Dietitians of Canada.
Here's what the experts had to say about popular frozen treats Global News picked out:
"These are super high in fat and sugar. If Drumsticks are your treat of choice, choose them without the chocolate topping and caramel filling. Even better, look for the mini Drumsticks because they have all the flavour but in a smaller portion," Miller said.
Brissette called this option "one of the worst." Twenty-seven grams of sugar is almost half of a cup.
Both experts say popsicles are a reasonable choice at 45 calories a piece. There's no fat and it's low in sugar, too.
"Not bad if you're trying to wean off of higher calorie sugary treats. They do have four different types of sugar in the ingredients list so it's definitely not a healthy option," Brissette noted.
There's vitamin C in these popsicles, too, but they should not be mistaken as a serving of fruit, Miller said.
Miller calls these a "good choice," and notes that they come with a bit of calcium.
Brissette says they come with three grams of protein, too. That's not a lot but it's more than the other offerings. She likes that they've scrapped artificial flavours, colours and sweeteners, but the ingredients list names five different types of sugar.
"Don't let the marketing fool you — this isn't something to have all the time. It's a treat," Brissette said.
"This is high in fat and sugar. These little ice cream cartons give the impression that you can grab a spoon and go…but keep in mind, there are four servings of ice cream in this little container," Miller advised.
Brissette likes that B&J's has real ingredients, but the calories, saturated fat and trans fat are "off the charts." Twenty-four grams of sugar is akin to eating six tablespoons, she said.
"At only 80 calories each, these can help you control calories when you're craving a chocolatey treat," Brissette says. Eleven grams of sugar is like eating a tablespoon of sugar, though.
But Miller says Fudgsicles are a better choice than chocolate coated ice cream. It's lower in fat and relatively low in sugar.
"If you're looking to cut calories but still want ice cream and this seems to scratch that itch, have it once in a while," Brissette said.
Miller warned that frozen yogurt comes with a "health halo." It sounds healthy because it's low in fat and calories, especially when it's stacked next to ice cream. But this doesn't mean we should load up our bowls and cones.
In some cases, frozen yogurt is packed with sugar.
Brissette calls this "one of the worst choices" because of its sugar and trans fat content.
"Seventeen grams of sugar is like sitting down and eating ¼ cup of sugar. You probably wouldn't do that, would you?"
If you're going to indulge anyway, try to forgo the treats like a waffle cone, chocolate sauce and sprinkles on top, Miller said. Instead, put the half cup serving in a big bowl and load it up with fresh or frozen fruit, she said.
Miller calls this a "refreshing choice" because there's no fat, and is reasonable — as far as the frozen treats go — in sugar content. But don't let the fruit on the label fool you, there's no actual fruit in this, she said.
READ MORE: Trying not to overeat? Here's what your portion sizes should look like
Brissette's concern is that the sorbet is "loaded with gums and starches" to make the dessert fluffy like ice cream. There are four types of sugar and preservatives, such as sodium benzoate, in the sorbet, too.
What to look for when you're shopping for ice cream and Popsicles
Decide what your priorities are: Some consumers may be watching their weight, so calories come into play, while others are diabetic or need to manage cholesterol so sugar and fat content are key, according to Laurie Barker Jackson, a Dartmouth, N.S.-based registered dietitian.
"When you're reading labels, there are so many options so you need to determine what your goals are," she told Global News.
Watch your portion sizes: Your container of ice cream may say it's 100 calories for a half of a cup but how many servings are you eating in a sitting? Don't be fooled by a measly portion size on the label — be conscious of how much you're eating for dessert.
Pre-portioned desserts, such as Popsicles, or individual-sized ice cream containers may be safer options if you tend to overindulge. Some manufacturers make smaller portions of their full-sized products, too.
READ MORE: This food will make you feel fuller if you're trying to lose weight
Don't forget the add-ons: Ice cream cones, chocolate sauce, sprinkles, chocolate chips. All of these toppings will add onto your calorie count and the amount of sugar you're eating. Your best bet is to stick to a bowl and top your ice cream with frozen fruit.
Frozen yogurt or full fat ice cream? Frozen yogurt is made with yogurt instead of cream so it may be lower in fat and calories, but double check to make sure it isn't compensating by doubling up on sugar.
"It's one of those things where you can't focus on just one component of the nutrition facts label," Barker Jackson said.
"If you're an ice cream fan, go for the real thing. Have half of a cup of ice cream and really enjoy it rather than eating a tub of sugary frozen yogurt," Brissette advised.
READ MORE: Follow this one tip if you're trying to lose weight, study suggests
Sorbet and sherbet are better choices stacked next to ice cream and gelato, the experts say. They're made with fruit, water and sugar, or low fat milk and generally have less fat than ice cream.
Can you make it at home? The experts say there are plenty of recipes online for making a frozen desserts right out of your kitchen. Frozen yogurt, for example, can be made using Greek yogurt and blended fruit of your choice. Barker Jackson layers her frozen yogurt with blended berries then sets the treat in the freezer. Popsicles can be whipped up using a mixture of your favourite fruit paired with milk or juice, too.
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Outspoken Former Teachers Union Boss Arrested on 4 Counts of Embezzlement
By Reagan Reese January 26, 2023
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Op-Ed: Has the Time Come for a Military Tribunal for President Biden?
By Michael Letts January 25, 2023
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21-Year-Old Police Cadet Drops Dead After Showing Zero Signs of Sickness
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Church of England Makes Major Announcement on Gay 'Marriage' - Leftists Will Hate This
By Jack Gist January 26, 2023
Biden Declares 'No Amendment to the Constitution Is Absolute' While Announcing Gun Control Executive Orders
By Erin Coates April 8, 2021 at 2:12pm
President Joe Biden claimed that "no amendment to the Constitution is absolute" as he pushed back against assertions that his gun control executive actions were impinging on Second Amendment rights.
"Nothing I am about to recommend in any way impinges on the Second Amendment," the Democratic president said.
"They're phony arguments suggesting that these are Second Amendment rights at stake with what we're talking about."
.@JoeBiden introduces his gun plan:
"No amendment to the Constitution is absolute. You can't yell 'fire' in a crowded movie theater and call it freedom of speech. From the beginning, you couldn't own any weapon you wanted to own." pic.twitter.com/shOkaXmLqH
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) April 8, 2021
GOP Senator Announces 'PELOSI' Act and While It Doesn't Mention Nancy, It'll Surely Infuriate Her
He said that anyone yelling fire in a crowded movie theater couldn't call the action "freedom of speech."
"From the very beginning, you couldn't own any weapon you wanted to own," Biden said.
"From the very beginning the Second Amendment existed, certain people were not allowed to have weapons," he added.
"So, the idea is just bizarre to suggest that some of the things we're recommending are contrary to the Constitution."
Do you think Biden has gone too far?
Yes: 99% (2805 Votes)
No: 1% (16 Votes)
Biden introduced a series of executive actions to address gun violence, which he described as a "public health crisis" and "an epidemic."
The Justice Department has been directed to propose a series of rules to help "stop the proliferation of 'ghost guns,'" according to a fact sheet from the White House.
Ghost guns lack a serial number and are made from a kit that can be obtained without a background check, according to USA Today.
The president also wants changes to federal policy surrounding the use of stabilizing braces on pistols, referencing the Ruger AR-556 semi-automatic pistol used in the Boulder, Colorado, shooting.
Biden has also directed the Justice Department to propose "red flag" legislation for states, which would give courts the power to temporarily keep someone from owning a gun "if they present a danger to themselves or others."
Dozens of Sheriff Departments Are in Open Defiance Against Shocking Gun Control
"I am under no illusions about how hard it is to solve the problems of gun violence, and I know the Justice Department alone cannot solve the problem," Attorney General Merrick Garland said, according to CBS News.
"But there is work for the department to do, and we intend to do it."
While Biden called on the Senate to pass bills that had been passed in the House to expand background checks, he said he was not afraid to act without Congress.
"Whether Congress acts or not, I'm going to use all of the resources at my disposal as president of the United States to protect Americans from gun violence," Biden said.
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Erin Coates was an editor for The Western Journal for over two years before becoming a news writer. A University of Oregon graduate, Erin has conducted research in data journalism and contributed to various publications as a writer and editor.
Erin Coates was an editor for The Western Journal for over two years before becoming a news writer. She grew up in San Diego, California, proceeding to attend the University of Oregon and graduate with honors holding a degree in journalism. During her time in Oregon, Erin was an associate editor for Ethos Magazine and a freelance writer for Eugene Magazine. She has conducted research in data journalism, which has been published in the book "Data Journalism: Past, Present and Future." Erin is an avid runner with a heart for encouraging young girls and has served as a coach for the organization Girls on the Run. As a writer and editor, Erin strives to promote social dialogue and tell the story of those around her.
Honors/Awards
Graduated with Honors
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, University of Oregon
Books Written
Contributor for Data Journalism: Past, Present and Future
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After years of debate, the bishops of the Church of England won't support same-sex "marriages."
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Introduction to the Chertsey Tiles
Individual Tiles
Two Crossbowmen
Head of an Enemy
Lion Towering Over a Mounted Knight
Classicizing Rider Attacked by a Lion
Lion and Standing Knight
Parthian Shot
Trial by Combat
Man Raising a Club
Lost Inscriptions
Chertsey Abbey
History of Chertsey Abbey
The Chapter House
What were the Crusades?
Who is Richard the Lionheart?
Who is Saladin?
Who were the Byzantines?
Richard I "the Lionheart" (1157–1199) ruled as king of England from 1189 until 1199 and is perhaps best-known for his leadership in the Third Crusade (1189–1192).
After Pope Gregory VIII called for a crusade to capture the Holy Land from Saladin in 1187, Richard became singularly focused on reclaiming Jerusalem as a crusader state. Fervor for religious violence in England ran high in these years, leading to outbreaks of violence against non-Christians, including the murder of Jewish families who had been longtime residents in English cities and towns.
One side of Richard's second great seal.
The other side of Richard's second great seal.
On his way to the Holy Land, Richard conquered Cyprus, and when he arrived on the coast of Syria took command of much of the crusading army. Richard and the crusader armies conquered significant areas in the Holy Land, including the city of Acre. His armies came within miles of Jerusalem, but they decided not to attack or conquer the city. In September of 1192, Richard negotiated a peace treaty with Saladin that provided protections for Christian pilgrims and merchants to move throughout Muslim-controlled Jerusalem.
Richard returned to France and fought to regain lands which had been seized from him by Philip II, the king of France. Richard later died in Normandy after a wound he sustained from a crossbow became gangrenous.
When the Chertsey combat tiles were commissioned some fifty years after Richard's death, he was already a popular hero among the English nobility. Richard's exploits as king and knight, particularly his history of violence against non-Christians during his reign, have earned him both fame and infamy from the Middle Ages to the present day.
A map of the Medieval Mediterranean marked with political affiliations and the routes of Richard the Lionheart and Saladin. © Roger M. Kean, used by kind permission, with modifications.
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import numpy

import cupy
from cupy import _core

def diag(v, k=0):
    """Returns a diagonal or a diagonal array.

    Args:
        v (array-like): Array or array-like object.
        k (int): Index of diagonals. Zero indicates the main diagonal, a
            positive value an upper diagonal, and a negative value a lower
            diagonal.

    Returns:
        cupy.ndarray: If ``v`` indicates a 1-D array, then it returns a 2-D
        array with the specified diagonal filled by ``v``. If ``v`` indicates a
        2-D array, then it returns the specified diagonal of ``v``. In latter
        case, if ``v`` is a :class:`cupy.ndarray` object, then its view is
        returned.

    .. seealso:: :func:`numpy.diag`

    """
    if isinstance(v, cupy.ndarray):
        ndim = v.ndim
    else:
        ndim = numpy.ndim(v)
        if ndim == 1:
            v = cupy.array(v)
        if ndim == 2:
            # to save bandwidth, don't copy non-diag elements to GPU
            v = numpy.array(v)

    if ndim == 1:
        size = v.size + abs(k)
        ret = cupy.zeros((size, size), dtype=v.dtype)
        ret.diagonal(k)[:] = v
        return ret
    elif ndim == 2:
        return cupy.array(v.diagonal(k))
    else:
        raise ValueError('Input must be 1- or 2-d.')

def diagflat(v, k=0):
    """Creates a diagonal array from the flattened input.

    Args:
        v (array-like): Array or array-like object.
        k (int): Index of diagonals. See :func:`cupy.diag` for detail.

    Returns:
        cupy.ndarray: A 2-D diagonal array with the diagonal copied from ``v``.

    .. seealso:: :func:`numpy.diagflat`

    """
    if numpy.isscalar(v):
        v = numpy.asarray(v)

    return cupy.diag(v.ravel(), k)

_tri_kernel = _core.ElementwiseKernel(
    'int32 m, int32 k',
    'T out',
    '''
    int row = i / m;
    int col = i % m;
    out = (col <= row + k);
    ''',
    'cupy_tri',
)

def tri(N, M=None, k=0, dtype=float):
    """Creates an array with ones at and below the given diagonal.

    Args:
        N (int): Number of rows.
        M (int): Number of columns. ``M == N`` by default.
        k (int): The sub-diagonal at and below which the array is filled. Zero
            is the main diagonal, a positive value is above it, and a negative
            value is below.
        dtype: Data type specifier.

    Returns:
        cupy.ndarray: An array with ones at and below the given diagonal.

    .. seealso:: :func:`numpy.tri`

    """
    if M is None:
        M = N
    out = cupy.empty((N, M), dtype=dtype)

    return _tri_kernel(M, k, out)

def tril(m, k=0):
    """Returns a lower triangle of an array.

    Args:
        m (array-like): Array or array-like object.
        k (int): The diagonal above which to zero elements. Zero is the main
            diagonal, a positive value is above it, and a negative value is
            below.

    Returns:
        cupy.ndarray: A lower triangle of an array.

    .. seealso:: :func:`numpy.tril`

    """
    m = cupy.asarray(m)
    mask = tri(*m.shape[-2:], k=k, dtype=bool)

    return cupy.where(mask, m, m.dtype.type(0))

def triu(m, k=0):
    """Returns an upper triangle of an array.

    Args:
        m (array-like): Array or array-like object.
        k (int): The diagonal below which to zero elements. Zero is the main
            diagonal, a positive value is above it, and a negative value is
            below.

    Returns:
        cupy.ndarray: An upper triangle of an array.

    .. seealso:: :func:`numpy.triu`

    """
    m = cupy.asarray(m)
    mask = tri(*m.shape[-2:], k=k-1, dtype=bool)

    return cupy.where(mask, m.dtype.type(0), m)

def vander(x, N=None, increasing=False):
    """Returns a Vandermonde matrix.

    Args:
        x (array-like): 1-D array or array-like object.
        N (int, optional): Number of columns in the output.
            ``N = len(x)`` by default.
        increasing (bool, optional): Order of the powers of the columns.
            If True, the powers increase from right to left,
            if False (the default) they are reversed.

    Returns:
        cupy.ndarray: A Vandermonde matrix.

    .. seealso:: :func:`numpy.vander`

    """
    x = cupy.asarray(x)
    if x.ndim != 1:
        raise ValueError("x must be a one-dimensional array or sequence.")
    if N is None:
        N = len(x)

    v = cupy.empty((len(x), N), dtype=numpy.promote_types(x.dtype, int))
    tmp = v[:, ::-1] if not increasing else v

    cupy.power(x.reshape(-1, 1), cupy.arange(N), out=tmp)

    return v

# TODO(okuta): Implement mat

# TODO(okuta): Implement bmat

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US Transparency: An Assessment of US Foreign Assistance Documents
This analysis will focus exclusively on the availability of US government documents related to foreign assistance. It is primarily based on our user-experience of exploring the data for the four chosen countries published by the Department of State (State), the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). This report focuses primarily on documents and other web-based pages which provide information on what a project is about, what approach has been taken, and what it has achieved, including pre-project impact appraisals, annual or quarterly reports, and evaluations.
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A detailed analysis, published by the Modernizing Foreign Assistance Network (MFAN) and Publish What You Fund, on the recommendations for the consolidation of the two US Foreign Assistance Dashboards.
2018 Aid Transparency Index
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2018 U.S. Aid Transparency Brief
This is the sixth year that Publish What You Fund has assessed the United States (U.S.) progress on aid transparency. Since the U.S. commitment to joining the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI) in Busan in November 2011, the Aid Transparency Index has been tracking the quality of the publication of U.S. aid information by five U.S. agencies and one initiative.
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Featuring data from surveys and in-depth interviews with 52 key stakeholders in the U.S. government and civil society, this report is an evaluation of aid transparency over the past decade. It recognizes the progress the U.S. has made, including political commitments from both the Bush and Obama administrations to aid transparency. However, aspects of implementation have proved to slow the pace, including the 'whole of government' approach, which held back leaders such as MCC from publishing their information initially. Furthermore, the dueling dashboards of USAID's Foreign Aid Explorer and State's ForeignAssistance.gov provided conflicting data given their different approaches to data publication.
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Implement the U.S. commitment to publish humanitarian aid data
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Publish What You Fund's Aid Transparency Index is an internationally recognised measure of the state of aid transparency in the world's leading aid organizations. The 2016 Index was another opportunity to work to improve aid transparency and meet the December 2015 Busan deadline. The list of organisations included in the 2016 Index has been revised to concentrate on fewer, larger donors, as well as those that have been instrumental to advancing the course of aid transparency.
This is the fifth year that Publish What You Fund has assessed the United States (U.S.) progress on aid transparency. Since the U.S. commitment to joining the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI) in Busan in November 2011, the Aid Transparency Index has been tracking the quality of the publication of U.S. aid information by five U.S. agencies and one initiative.
2015 U.S. Aid Transparency Review
When the U.S. signed up to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI) in 2011, it committed to make U.S. aid transparent by December 2015. The implementation of those aid transparency commitments four years later remains mixed. The 2015 Reviews assessed a smaller number of key donors, including the U.S., in the run up to the Busan deadline and were released in mid-2015.


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All Dolphins+
Dolphins History Lesson: Facing a Juggernaut
The Miami Dolphins have some experience facing teams coming in with gaudy records, as they will when the Kansas City Chiefs come to Hard Rock Stadium
Alain Poupart
The Miami Dolphins will face quite the challenge Sunday when they face the Kansas City Chiefs, who will come to Hard Rock Stadium sporting an 11-1 record that's tied for best in the NFL.
This will mark the fifth time the Dolphins will face a team coming in with a record of 11-1 or better (at least 11 wins and no more than one loss), and the first since 2007 when they were 1-13 and had to face the 14-0 New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
That one didn't work out well for the Dolphins, who were on the short end of a 28-7 final score, but they won the other three matchups — all of them in Miami.
Let's look at those in reverse chronological order:
2004 — Dolphins 29, Patriots 28
Dolphins Wednesday Mailbag: Gesicki, X, Ogbah, Doaks, O-line Targets, and More
Dolphins 2021 Top 10 Defensive Plays
Dolphins Coaching Search: The Case for Dan Quinn
This game might go down as the biggest upset history in franchise history. The Dolphins were suffering through a miserable 2-11 season when they prepared for a Monday night game against New England, which was coming off a Super Bowl title and had a 12-1 record on its way to a second consecutive championship. The Dolphins, wearing orange jerseys on this night, trailed 28-17 in the fourth quarter before A.J. Feeley engineered a comeback that was capped by a fourth-down touchdown pass to Derrius Thompson. Two late takeaways by the Dolphins defense helped secure the victory.
1998 — Dolphins 31, Broncos 21
This Week 16 matchup had the makings of an electric night in Miami after Denver started the season 13-0, but the Broncos suffered their first loss (against the Giants) the week before they came down to Miami. The Dolphins, who came in with a 9-5 record, made it two losses in a row when Dan Marino connected with Lamar Thomas for three touchdown passes. Marino added a fourth touchdown pass to Oronde Gadsden as he outdueled John Elway, though Elway and the Broncos got their revenge in the playoffs when they defeated the Dolphins 38-3 in Denver on their way to a second consecutive Super Bowl title.
1985 — Dolphins 38, Bears 24
Among the most famous games in Dolphins history and the one many fans would consider the best victory, the Dolphins ended the Bears' dreams of a perfect season at 12-0. This one wasn't as close as the final score would suggest because the Dolphins took a 31-10 lead into halftime. The Dolphins solved the Bears' 46 defense with a lot of quick passing and Marino completed 14 of 27 passes for 270 passes and three touchdowns — all of his completions went to wide receivers Mark Clayton, Mark Duper and Nat Moore. The Dolphins, incidentally, entered that game with the same 8-4 record the 2020 team currently has. The biggest shame of that 1985 season was that a potential Dolphins-Bears Super Bowl rematch was thwarted when the Dolphins suffered a 31-14 loss against New England at the Orange Bowl in the AFC Championship Game.
By Alain Poupart
Flashback to the Last Dolphins Coaching Search ... And the Insight It Could Provide
Dolphins 2021 Top 10 Offensive Plays
Ranking the Dolphins' Performances of the 2021 Season
Miami Dolphins Coaching Search Update, Wild-Card Weekend Lessons, and Roster Notes
Is the Dolphins Coaching Search All About Tua? And Would That Be the Right Move?


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Allsvenskan 2017, en del af den svenske fodboldsæson 2017, var den 93. sæson af Allsvenskan siden den blev oprettet i 1924. Sæsonen begyndte den 1. april 2017, og sluttede den 5. november 2017. Kampprogrammet for 2017-sæson blev annonceret den 9. december 2016. I alt deltog 16 hold.

Malmö FF var forsvarende mestre efter at have vundet title i forrige sæson, og genvandt det svenske mesterskab i denne sæson, deres 23. Allsvenskan titel og 20. svenske mesterskab samlet. De vandt mesterskabet i den 27. runde den 16. oktober 2017, da de vandt 3-1 ude mod IFK Norrköping på Östgötaporten.

Udsatte kampe

IFK Göteborg vs. AIK
Kampen på Gamla Ullevi mellem IFK Göteborg og AIK den 18. maj 2017 blev udsat på grund af rapporter om forsøg på match fixing. The match was rescheduled for 10 August 2017.

Hold

En total på 16 hold deltog i ligaen, inklusiv tretten fra forrige sæson, to hold der var oprykkere fra Superettan 2016, og et hold fra Playoff'en i 2016.

Gefle IF og Falkenbergs FF rykkede ned efter 2016-sæsonen efter at være sluttet på de to nederste placeringer. De blev erstattet af Superettan 2016-vinderne fra IK Sirius Fotboll og nummer to AFC United. IK Sirius vendte tilbage til Allsvenskan efter 42 års fravær, efter de rykkede ned i 1974-sæsonen. Dette er IK Sirius' fjerde sæson i ligaen. AFC United deltager for første gang i klubbens historien i den bedste svenske række; det er tredje nye klub i de sidste fire Allsvenskan-sæsoner (efter Falkenbergs FF i 2014 og Östersunds FK i 2016).

Den sidste plads gik til playoff-vinderne Halmstads BK - der blev nummer tre i Superettan 2016.

Stadion og lokation

 1 I følge hver klubinformationsside på det svenske fodboldforbunds side for Allsvenskan.

Personel og sponsorer
Alle hold skulle have ligasponsoren Svenska Spel, såvel som Allsvenskan-logoet på højre ærme på trøjen.

Trænerændringer

Stilling

Placeringer efter runde

Opdateret til kampe spillet den 5. november
Source: everysport.com

Results

Playoff
Holdet på 14. pladsen i Allsvenskan møder holdet på tredjepladsen fra Superettan 2017 i en ude- og hjemmekamp, hvor holdet fra Allsvenskan slutter hjemme. Vindere er i Allsvenskan 2018.

Sæsonstatistik

Topscorer

Assister

Målmænd

Hattrick

Se også

Competitions
 Superettan 2017
 Division 1 2017
 Svenska Cupen 2016–17
 Svenska Cupen 2017–18

Team seasons
 AIK Fotboll sæson 2017
 Djurgårdens IF sæson 2017
 Hammarby Fotboll sæson 2017
 IFK Norrköping sæson 2017
 Malmö FF sæson 2017

Noter

Referencer

Eksterne henvisninger

2017
Fodbold i 2017

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Georgia QB D'Wan Mathis out of hospital following emergency surgery for brain cyst
Scott Gleeson
Georgia freshman quarterback D'Wan Mathis was released from the hospital on Monday after undergoing an emergency surgery for a potentially life-threatening brain cyst.
The signal caller thanked Bulldogs fans on social media for all their heartfelt support following his release, tweeting that he'll "be back sooner than ever and better."
Georgia's university medical staff rushed Mathis to the emergency room last Thursday when the quarterback was experiencing severe sinus pain. That led to an MRI, which identified buildup of fluid outside the brain and the cyst.
"One more day, and it could have burst,"Terence Mathis, D'Wan's father, told The Atlanta Journal Constitution on Mondayof the severity. The Mathis family rushed from Romulus, Mich., upon hearing of their son's condition.
"I can't tell you how thankful I am my son is at the University of Georgia. We were 745 miles away when all this happened last week, and Coach (Kirby) Smart made sure my son was taken care of the same way he would treat his own children. ...They've had every specialist on hand. My family has been taken care of from the jump."
Mathis, an early enrollee freshman who played in the team's spring game,is expected to remain on antibiotics for 30 days and his rehabilitation process will span into the summer, his father told The Atlanta Journal Constitution. UGA players will go through drills and meetings on Wednesday, and Mathis is expected to be a part of non-physical activities.
Mathis is competing with Stetson Bennett to be starting quarterback Jake Fromm's main backup in the 2019 campaign.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Georgia QB D'Wan Mathis out of hospital following emergency surgery for brain cyst


There's no better way to spend a weekend than with great music at Carnegie Hall. You'll hear a dramatic Verdi overture, a sunny Brahms symphony, a crowd-pleasing Handel opera, and more performed by the magnificent artists that make the Carnegie Hall experience one-of-a-kind.
Sitar meets symphony orchestra when Philip Glass's famous collaborations with Ravi Shankar are remembered. "Meetings Along the Edge" from Passages weaves Eastern themes with classic Glass motifs. On a grand scale, there's the New York premiere of the complete version of The Passion of Ramakrishna, a quietly intense work of tremendous power honoring the Hindu holy man. Shankar's daughter, Anoushka Shankar, is also center stage when she performs his Concerto No. 3 for Sitar and Orchestra with the Orange County–based Pacific Symphony, led by its music director of 28 seasons, Carl St.Clair.


Old Glory waves in the wind over the H. Kay Larson Memorial Gazebo at Metcalfe Park in Fountain on Monday, which was Veterans Day. Larson, who was co-founder of this newspaper, was honored long ago by the city for her years of community involvement in fine arts and more. A stage that once stood at the site where the gazebo was built was originally dedicated in her honor, so when it was torn down the gazebo was dedicated in her memory.