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Q: TTCN-3 to XML Parser What I need: help about TTCN-3 environment
I am actually working on the ISO 115118-4 standard which is about
Vehicle-to-Grid Communication Interface: Network and application protocol conformance tests.
The tests cases are written in TTCN-3 and the grapical user interface is in JAVA BEANS. For now, the test cases are written in XML and I use an encoder/decoder class to convert them into Java Beans.
I would like to know two things:
-What are the different softwares where I could build the test cases in TTCN-3 ? I have looked on the internet but I don't find a lot of things about it.
-To convert the test cases in TTCN-3 to XML, do I need to create a convert class which will read line by line the TTCN-3 file and then build the XML file ?

A: I've been using Titan Eclipse for some years now, and I think it would be able to help you.
Links:
https://projects.eclipse.org/projects/tools.titan
https://polarsys.org/wiki/images/9/95/TITAN_Datasheet_3.b-090914.pdf

A: I don't know if it's still relevant, but I have used TTWorkbench for these kind of actions. You will need the XSD plugin.
Method used is to retreive the XML files as a byte array (octetstring), decode it (oct2bit) and as last use decvalue to create and fill the TTCN type based on the XSD.


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Case of vicar said to have stripped off clothes in front of woman 'hushed up by Church of England'
Jo Kind claims a reverend exposed himself to her in the 1980s and 1990s
Jack Hardy
5 December 2018 • 8:13pm
Sir Philip Green
The Church of England has been accused of using non-disclosure agreements to hush up a sexual harassment case involving one of its vicars.
Jo Kind, a former assistant at St John's Church in Harborne, Birmingham, alleges she was forced to sign an NDA before reading the official review into how her case was investigated this year.
She accused reverend Tom Walker of stripping off his clothes in front of her and walking around the vicarage in "various states of arousal" during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
The use of NDAs has become a matter of intense public debate after The Daily Telegraph published allegations about their use by businessman Sir Philip Green.
Mrs Kind told Channel 4 News that she felt the church had wanted to protect the memory of Rev Walker, who died in 2016.
A copy of the report seen by the broadcaster delivered damning findings about how her case was handled by the Bishop of Birmingham in 2011.
It found the church "fell short on a number of basic standards of complaint handling" and said Bishop David Urquhart "lacked adequate knowledge of safeguarding and the capacity to manage the process".
The church paid Mrs Kind £40,000 after she launched a civil claim against them, but admitted no liability, the broadcaster reported.
However the institution is likely to face fresh scrutiny over its alleged use of an NDA, after the Archbishop of Canterbury, its most senior cleric, questioned their legitimacy this year.
He told the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse in March: "A non-disclosure agreement seems to me to be dangerous because it creates suspicion, 'Why are you doing an NDA? Surely you're trying to cover something up'."
Mrs Kind claimed she was warned by an unnamed bishop not to talk to the media as it wouldn't be "very godly".
Explaining her decision to speak publicly, she told Channel 4: "I have no fear of being ungodly in that way and because I have asked for 10 year for the church to speak up about this and they haven't."
The Church of England in Birmingham said: 'We are deeply sorry for the pain and distress these failings have caused.
"The decision not to publish the full report ... related to concerns regarding the safeguarding of the many contributors."
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Ownership assignment approved for Shelter Island Boatyard
Parimal M. Rohit December 11, 2015
SAN DIEGO — The Port of San Diego's Board of Port Commissioners blessed a planned expansion of Shelter Island Boatyard's ownership group on Nov. 17. A lease agreement between the boatyard and port district was amended as part of the board's action, ensuring the contract is updated and brought to current standard.
Three people will be brought on as limited partners and controlling 80 percent of Shelter Island Boatyard. Ownership interests of the 43 people currently attached to the boatyard's business entity will be reduced, according to port staff.
Roy Hobbs will have a 40 percent share of the boatyard business, while Linda Hobbs and Wayne Morrison are expected to control 20 percent each. All three individuals will control Shelter Island Boatyard as limited partners.
Current owner William Roberts and 42 partners controlling the boatyard will remain aboard the ownership group but in a reduced capacity.
"The proposed assignment would allow Roy Hobbs, Linda Hobbs and Morrison to be added as limited partners of Shelter Island Boatyard, all of whom have extensive experience in the boatyard business and possess the qualifications needed to operate a successful boatyard facility," port staff stated. "Their extensive experience in the boating industry and proven ability to successfully operate Shelter Island Boatyard demonstrates their qualifications to become new limited partners of [the property]."
All three limited partners have been associated with the boatyard in a professional capacity. Roy Hobbs, for example, was CEO of the boatyard; he also is a professional accountant within the industry, has more than 30 years of business experience in recreational boating and was a founding director of the San Diego Marine Trade Association and San Diego Port Tenants Association.
As a construction and project coordinator Linda Hobbs oversaw the boatyard's redevelopment; Wayne Morrison is Shelter Island Boatyard's general manager and has beein in the boating industry for more than 40 years.
Shelter Island Boatyard is operated by Shelter Island Yachtways and manages about 85,740 square feet of land and 124,645 square feet of water in the upper northwest portion of San Diego Bay. The property includes an existing building and dock system.
The boatyard and port district entered into its current lease agreement in October 2014; it expires in 2044.
Lease terms require the boatyard to complete a $3.25 million redevelopment project by April 1, 2016. Plans include building two new piers, a 150-ton gantry crane, and a 75-ton gantry crane; port staff stated construction is currently underway and is expected to be completed by the end of this year.
Shelter Island Boatyard currently pays the Port of San Diego a flat rent of $27,095 per month, or $325,140 annually. The lease terms will remain in place despite the ownership assignment.
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One look at Michael Edwin and you tell he has a keen eye for fashion. He describes himself as a suit lover which drove him to take up a career in the fashion industry. His taste translates to elegant yet simple suit designs. They command attention from the entire room. Additionally, he describes his style as minimalistic and focuses on the little details when designing a suit. I caught up with him and here's how it went.
My name is Mike Edwin, founder and suit designer at 56 authentique. 56 authentique is also an award-winning bespoke suit brand based in Nairobi. We tailor official suits for both men and ladies. We also do wedding suits.
Well, the number '56' is random just to get you curious to ask 'why 56' and the authentique bit is French for the word 'authentic' because we tailor authentic suits.
What do you think about men's fashion in Kenya?
Men's fashion in Kenya is growing positively and it is a good thing that Kenyan men are finally appreciating fashion. It is a good thing that guys are actually investing in their image and are actually being stylish while at it and that is a good sign for men's fashion in Kenya.
I have always had the penchant to look good when it comes to dressing. I decided to choose fashion designing as it was something that I enjoy doing so much and suit designing was what I enjoyed most. This led me to a career as a fashion designer as I didn't want to work a day in my life, you know, do what you love… I am very passionate about fashion.
The fact that you get to meet people from the different walks of life, get to interact with them, share ideas and culture is what really fascinates me about fashion.
I am mostly inspired by the elegance one finds in minimalism.
I always do that by constantly finding out what is going on in my environment. Additionally, I always try to stay ahead by coming up with new things.
Well, in my case, it is a passion as I am an astrophysicist by profession. The passion and creativity that I have are my qualifications.
I intend to make 56 Authentique the premium go-to menswear brand in Kenya with stores in the major cities in Kenya.
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I always avoid this by always sticking to my timelines. Besides, with strict time keeping, stress from clients is something you would never come across. My clients are amazing. They hardly stress me out.
How long does it take to make a suit and how much does it cost?
We usually take a week for a maximum of two suits and they range from KES 11,000.
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Have fun but take the business side of the business seriously.
Never paying attention to timelines.
Social media has really played a positively huge role in fashion today. It has made it easier to get out work out there easily and has broadened the scope of prospective clients. Additionally, I get clients from all over the world thanks to social media. It also helps a lot with research when it comes to fashion as you can see what you are competing against.
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Drawn to locations across the globe, the writer behind the stories featured in "The Insatiable Traveler" shares her top dos and don'ts of travelling to Havana. From unexpected finds to what to pack, what to carry and how much money to budget, this frequent traveller shares her best tips for visiting the Cuban capital.
An incessant world traveller, 'The Insatiable Traveler' is sharing some of her best recommendations for visiting Havana. To accompany some of her other stories about the Cuban city, writer and photographer Susan Portnoy recently posted her own list of dos and don'ts.
Before you arrive, Portnoy suggests packing commonplace American items like travel toothpaste, pens and candy. Nearly impossible to find in Cuba, she used them as small thank you gifts for locals who helped her out. She also recommends packing toilet tissue. She says you won't always find it in Cuban toilets.
Once you do arrive, Portnoy says you will be on "Cuba time". She explains this means spending the days less hurried. She insists it's normal for a waiter in Cuba to delay taking your order right away. Building in some extra time is also important when leaving Cuba. The writer suggests an extra three hours. As well, Portnoy maintains it's normal to stray from your original plans, in part due to the country's limited resources and aging infrastructure. She says it's important not to get frustrated.
As for where to go, the writer recommends taking a stroll along the oceanfront Malecon, taking in views of the El Morro lighthouse, watching fishermen and viewing a sunset. In addition, she also recommends going to the oldest square in Havana, Plaza de Armas. She says this is a good place to pick up mementos. To beat the crowds she says it's best to go early. She also suggests playing around with your own photography skills, snapping pictures of pedestrians or of the vintage cars along Paseo de Marti.
The writer says not to be overly concerned about going out alone. She maintains the city is safe at night and says she also felt safe in the Centro Habana neighbourhood (which she translates as Central Havana) during daylight hours. Even so, she acknowledges other travellers have raised concerns of this part of the city at night.
In regards to food, the writer advises purchasing Coco Glase from a street vendor. It will cost about $3 for this ice cream served in a coconut shell. She also likes the sweet tiny bananas found at small markets. It's best not to drink the water, though, even at a large hotel with a water filtering system. While this may be fine for taking a shower or brushing teeth, Portnoy says the sediment from the out-dated pipes may give you a stomach ache.
Other don'ts include bringing credit cards issued by U.S. banks because they aren't accepted, according to the writer. She explains that U.S. banks also don't service the few ATMs. Instead, she recommends finding a bank or exchanging money at your hotel, plus carrying small change. She suggests using it to tip a bathroom attendant the equivalent of 25 cents, plus budgeting to tip about 10 per cent of cab fare. Be sure to negotiate your fare ahead of time, though. As the writer explains, Cuban cabs don't use meters.
As well, the writer says it's common to spend time on your trip to Cuba off the grid. She adds the only hotel that supplies in-room Wi-Fi is The Saratoga. Other large hotels will sometimes have it for sale in the common areas, but she says it's costly, and in her opinion unreliable and slow. Some public parks also have Wi-Fi but you'll be competing for it along with a number of others.
As for the final don't, Portnoy says don't forget to watch where you walk. She says some of the old streets of Havana are full of potholes, uneven curbs or are under construction. She suggests not wearing heels for this reason.
Above all, Portnoy says it's important to spend your travels engaging with locals and striking up conversations whenever possible.


"Half of the students asked couldn't remember any support from their previous schools."
Over the last 2 years at the end of key stage 2 over 80% of pupils made outstanding progress consistently achieving in the upper quartile of all SEN learners nationally by making outstanding process in English and Maths.
By the end of compulsory education, an average of 96% of Dawn House pupils exceeded national SEN mean point score predictions. Analysis of Progression Guidance predictions indicate that although pupils were not always entered for GCSE examinations, appropriate alternative courses enabled pupils to exceed expectations. Comparison of the probability of not achieving a Key Stage 4 point score would demonstrate the effectiveness of the school in personalising the curriculum to meet the needs, interests and aspirations of all pupils.
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#SanaALL? | Rapid, scientific response key in controlling COVID-19 cases in S. Korea, Vietnam
Janess Ann J. Ellao November 25, 2020 COVID19
Typhoon Ulysses and COVID-19 are double whammy for Marikana's poor. (Photo by Bernadette Ann Morales)
MANILA – While the Philippines continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, its neighboring countries Vietnam and South Korea have successfully controlled the spread of the dreaded virus. What they done are exactly the opposite of what the Philippine government has been doing so far.
Both Vietnam and South Korea have managed to keep the local transmission at a relatively minimum range. For the past week, Vietnam and South Korea only recorded 28 and 2,424 cases, respectively, way below the Philippines' over 11,000 cases this past week, according to the John Hopkins University.
In a webinar organized by Solidarity of Health Advocates and Personnel for a Unified Plan to Defeat COVID-19 (SHAPE UP) last week, health advocates from the two countries shared that lessons from their experiences in handling infectious diseases were put to good use when COVID-19 was eventually declared a worldwide threat.
Thu Anh Nguyen, a doctor and country director of Woolcock Institute of Medical Research in Vietnam, described their response as rapid, strong, and multi-sectoral.
As early as January 3, Vietnam has already tightened its border with China and put up 20 hospitals that would deal with the now known as COVID-19. Vietnam government conducted contact tracing and mandatory quarantine even before it detected its first positive case.
High-risk and vulnerable groups were tested in Vietnam, regardless of their symptoms. Testing capacity has also increased rapidly. In fact, Vietnam ranks for having the most number of tests per confirmed case at 792, compared to countries with bigger economy such as Russia, Germany, and the US, which are at 36, 15, and eight, respectively.
South Korea, too, drew lessons from their 2015 Middle East Respiratory Syndrome experience.
At least 10 days before their first confirmed case was detected, South Korea's special committee on infectious disease held a meeting to look into the COVID-19. Its government also supported local health groups that developed their own test kits, which they later used, said Jung-woo Kim, a researcher at the People's Health Institute in South Korea.
Both Vietnam and South Korea also gained the trust of the public in their COVID-19 response through their transparent communication campaigns, where they explained the importance of social distancing, travel restrictions, among other health measures.
In the Philippines, however, the Research Institute of Tropical Medicine, which provided evidence-based clinical management to respond to 2003 SARS-COV and other diseases such as tuberculosis, malaria, and dengue fevers, did not receive sufficient public funding that could have prepared the country's health system for COVID-19.
Read: RITM, the missing piece in the Philippines' mass testing capacity vs. COVID-19
Under the Duterte administration, however, there has been a sharp decrease in the maintenance and operating expenses of the RITM.
Since day one, too, health advocates here have been pushing the government to conduct mass testing, contact tracing, and proper treatment but government officials were adamant at putting their fate and hope on a vaccine, which, at that time, was still being explored.
Even now that several multinational corporations are at the last stages of vaccine development, the Philippine government must still assess and plan ahead of what happens between now and about three to five years working period to vaccinate 60 to 70 million Filipinos.
Asserting rights
South Korea's Kim credits their very active civil society movement in the outcome of their response against the deadly virus. Civil society, he said, monitored and investigated the situation of disadvantaged workers, pushed the government to protect the vulnerable and respect their basic rights, found solidarity with international civil societies, to name a few.
In the early months of their fight against the virus, Kim said COVID-19-related deaths were documented in a mental health facility. Due to the strong demand from the ground, the South Korean government later established a blueprint on how to care for the disabled amid the pandemic.
It is important, Kim added, to "raise the voices of the people and make the government take accountability." He also noted that the government – at various levels – should continuously be engaged so that "responses are quicker."
Both health advocates from Vietnam and South Korea recognized the importance of solidarity, and social support for the vulnerable.
Banking on vaccines
Meanwhile in the Philippines, President Duterte has been vocal of his supposed arrangements with countries who are developing vaccines against the dreaded virus early into the fight against COVID-19.
As it stands, the Philippine government plans distribute vaccines to hotspot areas such as Metro Manila, Bacolod City, and Davao among sectors such as state forces, health workers, and poor Filipinos who are part of the government conditional cash transfer program. Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III said this will need at least $1.5 billion, which he intends to source from various loans and grants from the Asian Development Bank, domestic banks and corporations, and bilateral ties with countries developing the vaccines.
The health department said government plans to vaccinate at least 20 percent of the population for free.
Apart from the Philippines, other countries such as the United States, where cases continue to rise, are also looking forward to getting their hands on the vaccines though experts have warned that it is "not going to be a walk in the park."
Ethical questions have also been raised over the access to these vaccines. The World Health Organization, which noted that "the urgency with which vaccines have been developed must be matched by the same urgency to distribute them fairly."
Fran Baum, co-chair of the Global People's Health Movement, cited news reports where more than half of the world's COVID-19 vaccines are projected to be cornered by the richest countries. Meanwhile, humanitarian agency Oxfam International estimates that two-thirds of the world's population will not have access to vaccine until at least 2022.
Apart from access and distribution, other logistical nightmares also await. Even countries such as the US, whose health services have clearly been overwhelmed after months of COVID-19 response, may have problems distributing the vaccines. A US doctor said in a news report that there is "huge logistics barrier to overcome."
Community doctor Joshua San Pedro said that despite the pandemic, health workers will continue to call out the government for its ineffective response and demand for the upholding of the people's right to health.


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The 2021 Jeep Gladiator Mojave Takes the Desert by Storm | Jeep Canada
THE 2021 JEEP GLADIATOR MOJAVE TAKES THE DESERT BY STORM
The desert. The final frontier of Jeep capability. This is where the 2021 Jeep Gladiator Mojave was born and the environment it was designed to conquer. First Jeep model to receive the new Desert Rated badge, the Gladiator Mojave features exclusive technologies that evolve Jeep's legendary 4x4 capability to tackle with confidence the unique challenges posed by the desert.
Introduced this year, the new Mojave trim joins an expanded 2021 Gladiator lineup that also includes new Willys and 80th Anniversary Edition trims.
High-Speed Capability on the Toughest Terrains
The Jeep Gladiator Mojave is built to not only cross the desert ahead but cross it quickly. The suspension has been tuned to allow high-speed crossings over the toughest of terrains with FOX 2.5-inch internal bypass shocks which have been specifically tuned to provide optimal performance on sand. The FOX shocks use fluid passages that can bypass the piston as the suspension operates. This translates into a more predictable reaction off-road, and higher damping forces as conditions get more difficult.
These special shocks are joined by industry-exclusive FOX front hydraulic jounce bumpers that prevent the suspension components from overly compacting and bottoming out when going over uneven terrain at higher speeds. The 2021 Jeep Gladiator Mojave's frame has been reinforced and there are front skid plates to protect the vehicle's underbody from unexpected rocks. The suspension has been raised by an inch up front for best-in-class ground clearance and increased jounce travel, and 33-inch Falken Wildpeak All-terrain tires are standard. The front seats are designed to keep the driver firmly in place when racing through the desert, notably by integrating upper bolsters.
These components combine together and give the 2021 Jeep Gladiator Mojave the first Desert Rated badge ever awarded by Jeep. That said, the Gladiator Mojave is as confident at low speeds off the beaten path as it is staring at the vastness of the desert. Equipped with an Off-Road Plus button that adjusts throttle, transmission shift points and traction control to optimize low-speed performance, the Gladiator Mojave is also capable of locking its rear axle at high speeds with the gearbox set at 4H.
The Gladiator's Command-Trac 4x4 system with two-speed transfer case featuring a 2.72:1 low-range gear ratio carries over in the Mojave trim. Dana 44 front and rear axles with a standard electronic-locking rear differential are also included. The 2021 Jeep Gladiator Mojave features an impressive approach angle (44.7 degrees), breakover angle (20.9 degrees), and departure angle (25.5 degrees).
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Powering the 2021 Jeep Gladiator Mojave is a 3.6-litre Pentastar V-6 engine that delivers 285 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. Torque has been optimized for delivery at low RPM in order to facilitate extreme off-road crossings. The Gladiator Mojave can be equipped with either a six-speed manual gearbox or an eight-speed automatic. The manual gearbox gives the Mojave a crawl ratio of 57.3:1 while the automatic comes with a 52.6:1 crawl ratio.
Priced similarly to the Rubicon trim, the Jeep Gladiator Mojave represents the next generation of Jeep capability, conquering the final and most grueling frontier of extreme road conditions with supreme confidence.
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1 – Many business owners believe that if they find a photo on Google Images, it is able to be used as they want.
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Here's everything that will happen at the "Gilmore Girls" festival later this month
Before we even make it to November 25th, there's another big Gilmore Girls event we've got to prepare for:
The Gilmore Girls festival in Washington Depot, Connecticut.
The festival will take place October 21-23rd, and guys, we cannot WAIT. Washington Depot is actually the town Stars Hollow is based on, and over this three day weekend everything is going to come to Gilmore LIFE. Now, a full itinerary for the festival has been released, and omg.
The event kicks off on Friday with — what else? — a Friday night dinner. While we all can't fit around Emily's dining room table, there will be local food trucks in the area for attendees to stop and grab a bite. Eat up, because we've got a big night ahead of us: TVLine's Michael Ausiello will be moderating a Gilmore Girls panel with George Bell (dialogue coach), Valerie Campbell (costume supervisor), Mara Casey (casting director), Sheila Lawrence (writer/producer), Jami Rudofsky (casting director), and Stan Zimmerman (consulting producer/writer), and all of this will be happening Town Hall style (Taylor not included).
Saturday morning is full of activities, around town and even better, they'll all be run by past — and present!! — Gilmore Girls cast members, including: Sean Gunn, Keiko Agena, Rose Abdoo, and Vanessa Marano. That afternoon, there'll be shuttle buses from the town common to The Mayflower Inn, aka, the inn that inspired the Independence/Dragonfly. There will be tea time and a garden tours at the Mayflower all afternoon. This is something Emily would approve of.
Then Saturday night, there's a CAST PANEL!! It will be moderated by The Gilmore Guys, and will include: Rose Abdoo (Gypsy), Keiko Agena (Lane), Aris Alvarado (Caesar), Rini Bell (Lulu), John Cabrera (Brian), Mike Gandolfi (Andrew), Sean Gunn (Kirk), Star Herrmann (for Richard), Todd Lowe (Zack), Vanessa Marano (April), Ted Rooney (Morey), Liz Torres (Miss Patty), Yanic Truesdale (Michel), and Biff Yeager (Tom). Cross your fingers that one or two more surprise cast members show up as well.
Sunday morning the finale will be screened, and we'll all sit together and cry…and cry harder just thinking about the fact that Gilmore Girls is actually coming BACK. There will also be give-aways and raffles, oh, and did we mention that the town troubadour will be wandering around all weekend, too?
This is just a small taste of what's going to go down Friday – Sunday, and you can check out the full list of activities here. If you can't make it to Connecticut for the big event, don't worry — we'll be there, reporting live from Stars Hollow to bring you the *best* things that happen.
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How parity in the Eastern Conference has opened the door for the Knicks
December 8, 2022 Ayodele Oshikokhai
The preseason hype has been largely unfounded. More rhetoric than action. Uneven play predominated.
No, we're not discussing the New York Knicks. This relates to the Eastern Conference, which was supposed to be a monster but has been a picture of mediocrity after the top teams for more than a quarter of the season.
Only two games separate the fourth-place squad from the 12th-place team in the loss column. The Celtics, Bucks, and Cavaliers are the only teams with winning percentages above.538. The Heat, 76ers, and Nets have been significant letdowns. The 12th-place Bulls (10-14) are rumored to be eager to trade veteran difference-makers DeMar DeRozan and Nikola Vucevic. In an effort to better their situation by slipping down the standings, more teams may wind up dumping key players in the wake of what some observers feel could be a historically outstanding draft.
In recent weeks, despite not being dominant, the Knicks have been competent enough to maintain a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
This creates a perfect opportunity for the Knicks, who, despite their poor 12-13 record, are one hot streak away from being in a solid position for the playoffs. After their victory over the Hawks on Wednesday night, they are only 1.5 games behind the Nets (14-12) for fourth place in the conference.
Due to the strength of the Eastern Conference, it was believed that reaching the play-in round was a realistic objective for the Knicks. That did not account for the fact that injuries and poor performance pushed back so many clubs. Now, I anticipate that many teams will eventually return to form, with the 76ers, Heat, and Nets winning more games than they lose, and the Pacers (13-12) going in the opposite direction. Remember that the Celtics were a.500 team through the first 50 games of last season before surging to the NBA Finals.
However, it should be remembered that the Knicks' schedule thus far has been challenging. They have already completed five consecutive matches. According to Tankathon, their remaining schedule is the seventh easiest in the NBA.
And during the previous few weeks, the Knicks have played far better, beginning with the home defeat to the Thunder in which they surrendered 145 points in a dreadful performance.
True, their 6-6 record and 1.5 net rating since then are hardly cause for celebration. However, during this 12-game period, they faced nine opponents with winning records. Three of the losses were by six points or less, to the Bucks, Grizzlies, and Trail Blazers. On the road, they were 4-2. And they welcomed back a healthy Quentin Grimes, their finest perimeter defender, who has reclaimed his starting position.
The return of Quentin Grimes has provided the Knicks with a perimeter defender capable of containing the league's most lethal perimeter players.
It is not unduly optimistic to assert that this club has recently improved and that a win-loss record improvement is likely in December. The schedule is relatively light till January 1st. Six of their next twelve games are against opponents with losing records. And two of the teams they'll face that have more wins than losses — the Kings and Pacers — have gotten off to surprisingly strong starts that still feel a bit fluky.
The Knicks have access to the building. It is certainly more accessible than it appeared in October. Now they must forcibly push the door open.
Not Brunson or nothing
One player stood out in the box score of the Knicks' lopsided victory over the Hawks. No, Julius Randle (34 points and 17 rebounds) and Quentin Grimes (season-high 23 points on 11 shots) were not the Knicks' two finest players on this unusually calm night. It was not Miles McBride's plus-19 rating and six assists in 27 minutes.
It was Brunson, Jalen.
The Knicks' comfortable victory over the Hawks despite Jalen Brunson's off night is an encouraging sign.
The rookie had a dismal night, missing 12 of 14 field goal attempts, committing four turnovers, scoring eight points, and dishing out six assists. The fact that the Knicks won despite Brunson's absence for the first time this season speaks something about how dependent they have been on their rookie point guard.
It also says a lot about the Knicks' trajectory that they can now overcome Brunson's subpar performance and still defeat a quality opponent.
Brunson averaged 23.2 points and 7.2 assists in the Knicks' first eleven victories, while also averaging 23.2 points and 7.2 assists. In their thirteen defeats, they averaged 19.1 points and 5.3 assists. Brunson has been asked for too much by the Knicks this season. As Grimes emerges, they may be able to reduce the responsibilities of their floor general.
At least for one night, the Knicks were able to succeed without Brunson's excellent performance.
If you had been paying careful attention to Derrick Rose's role previous to his non-appearance in Sunday's victory over the Cavaliers, it shouldn't come as a surprise that he has been taken out of the rotation.
Rose was averaging just 13.6 minutes per game and a 40% field goal percentage. In a rough November, Rose made only 30 percent of his 3-point attempts and averaged just 5.7 points per game. He was not making an impact with the time allotted to him. Immanuel Quickley is the reserve guard who has seen the most action.
At 34 years old, it is reasonable to question how much Rose has left. It's also reasonable to wonder if he's still working on getting his legs underneath him after playing in only 26 games due to numerous ankle operations last season.
Miles McBride, a second-year guard, has had a great impact on the Knicks since joining the rotation.
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The other part of the dilemma is McBride, a 2021 second-round draft pick for the Knicks who has performed admirably in the previous two games. He entered with a reputation as a fierce defender, but as a rookie, he didn't receive much of an opportunity to show himself.
Thibodeau extols McBride's preparedness and work ethic, praising the former West Virginia standout. He discusses McBride similarly to how he discusses Grimes, and Thibodeau has not concealed his admiration for Grimes.
McBride's outstanding defense, combined with his eight assists and two turnovers in the previous two games, will not hinder his efforts to maintain his rotation status. Neither will the Knicks outscoring their opponents by 27 points in McBride's combined 43 minutes of action during those games.
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Artificial Intelligence Targets Advertising by Understanding User
A couple of years ago, AJ Abdallat went online and bought a bracelet from a major department store as a gift for his wife. He wasn't happy with the product, he says, but to this day, he continues to receive online advertising based on that one negative purchasing experience. "Every time I log into Yahoo, they're pushing ads for this store to me," he says.
This is the kind of ham-handed online advertising that Abdallat, CEO of the new startup Beyond Limits Corporation, based in Thousand Oaks, California, says is soon to become a thing of the past. The company has licensed two artificial intelligence programs from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) that will enable Beyond Limits to target digital marketing with far greater precision.
The creator of both those programs is Mark James, scientist with the Reasoning, Modeling, and Simulation Group at JPL. He and colleague David Atkinson created the earliest version of the Spacecraft Health Inference Engine (SHINE) back in the 1980s. "It was designed because, in the early days, spacecraft had very little computational power," James recalls.
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory's Spacecraft Health Inference Engine (SHINE) first proved itself when it discovered an anomaly in the Voyager spacecraft's telemetry system just before the craft's encounter with Neptune in 1989. Since then, the software has been used to monitor the health of a host of NASA systems.
Traditional expert-system software, which simulates the knowledge and judgment of a human expert in a given field, uses a vast knowledge base to process input and relies on a large mainframe computer or server to execute. It would include a general-purpose reasoning system that would repeatedly interpret the rules of its knowledge base. SHINE, by contrast, compiles the same knowledge base into a compact representation, which can natively be executed on the user's computer much faster, and which it uses to synthesize a lean, custom solution for each problem presented. It's as if, rather than calling in an entire 100-member advisory team to solve a given problem, one sends for just the two specialists needed to address the specific issue at hand, James explains. "The other 98 people can go away, and you can get the problem solved much quicker and in a smaller space."
A number of years ago, SHINE and C Language Integrated Production System (CLIPS)—a popular expert-system tool also created by NASA—were benchmarked executing the same test knowledge bases. CLIPS executed about 40,000 rules per second with a 20-megabyte memory footprint, while SHINE executed the same knowledge base at 100 to 300 million rules per second with just a 20- to 30-kilobyte memory footprint, demonstrating "tremendous performance improvements over anything else out there," James says.
SHINE was designed to monitor the health of spacecraft systems, and the inference engine first proved itself when it discovered an anomaly in the Voyager spacecraft's telemetry system just before the craft's encounter with Neptune in 1989. Had SHINE not made this discovery, mission progress could have been impeded. Since then, it's been used on many other NASA missions. For example, SHINE was used on the ground to perform telemetry analysis for the Galileo and Magellan missions, and it performed diagnostics and prognostic monitoring for the Extreme Ultraviolet Explorer mission and the NASA Deep Space Network, which maintains communications with spacecraft. It's also found a host of other applications in most military branches.
All along, it's been continually improved to make it faster and smarter. James says SHINE has been used to solve problems in cybersecurity, has been embedded in appliances, and has performed diagnostics for instrumented systems, robotics, and security systems, among others.
The other program Beyond Limits licensed is also powered in part by SHINE. Hunter is a natural language-understanding system James developed about six years ago. "It differs from other systems by allowing you to define models for what you wish to know and being able to extract that content from poorly structured text," James says. Whereas other language-understanding approaches use either template-matching or grammar-based solutions—comparing text with preprogrammed example phrases—Hunter can take a single representative statement and come up with hundreds of ways to paraphrase it because it hunts for intention rather than trying to parse everything using a traditional grammar.
Beyond Limits was formed in 2012 and licensed a suite of software programs and two patents from NASA the following year. The company set to work, making improvements to the software, especially SHINE, and figuring out how to use it to target online advertising to individual users.
Rather than simply remembering that a user once bought something from a particular store or pushing content based on words a user has typed, the software seeks to understand a person's intent at a given time and push relevant content, Abdallat says. He notes that this information can be combined with any demographic information that might be available, as well as individuals' Internet history to refine inferences about their intents and interests.
"Clearly, artificial intelligence, rule-based systems, and natural language understanding were the natural tools and building blocks for this capability," he says.
SHINE, an artificial intelligence program NASA designed to monitor the health of space systems, is now being used to determine the intent and sentiment of Internet users to better target advertising.
The software makes its inferences beginning with the assumption that an Internet user's intent and sentiment are uncertain and change from day to day, Abdallat says. Someone looking at toy-store Web sites might not be a toy collector but simply looking for a baby-shower gift, for example. Using Hunter, the programs can determine not just what Web sites were visited but the subject matter of specific content that was read.
Abdallat notes that companies like Amazon and Netflix are spending tens of millions of dollars annually to improve their recommendations to users, with mixed results. In 2014 Google spent $400 million to acquire Deep Mind, a company that hadn't even created a product yet but employed some of the world's foremost experts in a cutting-edge field of artificial intelligence known as "deep learning."
"This is a market where artificial intelligence capability is taking a major role," Abdallat says of the online media and advertising business. Companies are losing interest in billboards and print advertisements, and the only advertising sector that's growing is digital marketing.
"With mobile devices, social networks, apps, that's where consumers are now getting information, especially the highly coveted 18- to 32-year-old demographic," he says. "And brands are demanding higher and higher return on investment." Nonetheless, online advertising only averages around one click out of a thousand views. The surest way to boost that number is through better-targeted advertising, Abdallat says. "It's an area looking for a solution because the industry is changing. We think the NASA technology can make a significant difference here."
Abdallat says the work was only made possible by the considerable funding, research, and development on NASA's part to create the original software. By early 2015, the company employed eight people and was just beginning its first commercial endeavors. "We have a product, and we're working with three big companies to implement our capabilities into their solutions," he says.
But NASA has also benefited from the partnership. According to the licensing agreement, the Agency is entitled to any improvements Beyond Limits makes to the software, and James says the company has made upgrades, particularly to SHINE, making it significantly more sophisticated.
"Their enhancements allow us to solve much more complex problems and pursue work we were previously unable to do," James says.
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For Tim.
I don't know how to write this. Since we got the news yesterday, I've felt compelled to write something—anything—as a tribute to our friend Tim Head. Granted, this is an entirely selfish endeavor. Nobody needs me to add to the dozens of Facebook comments written to and about him, but I need to write down these feelings to process, to acknowledge, to grieve.
But when I try to describe Tim's place in our lives, I just can't.
For one thing, I don't want to make it sound like "the end," like he's no longer a part of us, because he will ALWAYS be with us. How could we ever forget him? Certain "Tim-isms" will forever be a part of our vocabulary, especially "Katie Girl"! This house we're so thankful to (finally) be in? Tim helped us get it. Every single time I thank God for getting us here, I also thank Him for Tim, who selflessly helped us survive our misadventures in real estate. We are so grateful for that. And I'm not nearly ready to accept that he won't be sending me texts during Texas football games, that he won't be there in the sound booth early on "his" Sundays, or that he won't be around to talk me down from the ledge the next time I get riled up about one of my causes. So how in the world can I write about him as if he's not here?
And then there's my limited vocabulary. I just don't have the words to describe Tim Head. He was so down-to-earth, so sincere, so genuine with everyone he met. As others have said, he would do anything for anybody. But that doesn't quite capture his spirit. There are plenty of compassionate people out there, and I'm blessed to have many of them in my life.
But Tim? Compassionate doesn't quite cut it. I know first-hand how hard he'd work for his friends. When we put our house on the market, he spent countless hours showing it or setting up showings. After a couple of months, we thought we had sold the house, but then our buyer had financing issues. Tim tirelessly worked with this guy when his real estate agent went MIA, making calls and trying to find a way for this "stranger" to buy a house. But Tim never met a stranger, did he? One Saturday, in the middle of all the showings and paperwork, he and another good friend spent their day off working on our yard. We're not just talking yard work; we're talking SUMMER yard work! Hot and sweaty, he kept smiling, kept cracking jokes. What a friend.
Then came the house-hunting. He gave up nights and weekends to show us house after house, trying to help us find a place that would satisfy our quirky needs. He never seemed impatient, never tried to rush us, never complained about our finicky tastes. Of course, our first contract fell through, so nine months later, we started the whole house-shopping process all over again, and he STILL gave us his time and energy without complaint. And on those house-hunting occasions, it never failed that he'd need to make a call to another friend, someone else who needed his help, too. I'll never know how one man could do so much for so many.
I'm also unable to describe Tim's effect on kids. Ryan and Katie adore him. (Now see that? I first wrote adored: past tense! They will ALWAYS adore him, but already I'm slipping into past tense. And that's just wrong.) At the hospital yesterday, a bunch of us were talking about how ALL of our kids have a special relationship with Tim.
And how can I explain Tim's work at Heritage? It seems too simple to say he worked in the booth—too simple and entirely inadequate. He was our veteran A/V tech, his tenure dating back to the transparency-flipping days at Midtown, but he did so much more than get lyrics on the screen. He also served as a small group leader for our student ministry, and he helped with countless other projects (like VBS), too. Our backup song leader, Tim was renowned for choosing "old school" C of C songs when he was leading. He would get pretty anxious before the service started, but he always did a good job because he so obviously loved the Lord! And how I loved to hear him pray! He recruited people to lead Sunday prayers, but he himself had such a gift for speaking his heart. As he led us in prayer, he opened himself up to God and to us. Many, many times he'd get choked up while praying, and we were all drawn closer to God because of his raw emotion.
Since we got the call about the accident, we're the ones who have been praying through tears. We prayed for a miracle, and the miracle we got was Tim's complete healing and the best Christmas present ever—for him. But what about those of us who love him so much and miss him terribly? This world was better because of Tim; our lives were richer because he was with us. Now our prayers beg for a different type of healing, for peace and comfort, especially for his beloved Amy and Samantha.
I'll never understand why this happened, why this husband/father/friend who meant so much to so many was called home. But I know that my Redeemer lives, and because of that, I know for certain that Tim has won eternal life. I know 2 Timothy 4:7. I know where Tim is, and I know we'll see him again.
I just don't know how to say goodbye.
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very well said! I always think of the kids swarming around Tim after church... Thanks for the post!
tamandscott said...
Well said. My memory is him choking up while praying for the kids to start back to school and talking about Samantha beginning first grade. So, so tragic. Prayers for his friends and family will continue!
Wonderful tribute. I love that he was wearing a Texas visor for the picture in your house! I know he did that on purpose.
Beautifully said! Thanks for helping us process, acknowledge and grieve.
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Lost in all of the talk of Apple's declining profits was that the iPhone now accounts for a quarter of all smartphones shipped globally in 2012.
Although Samsung's triple-digit yearly growth-rate blinded many observers, Apple last year did eek out 47 percent growth.
Controlling a quarter of smartphone shipments, Apple was squarely in second place worldwide, in a two-horse race with market leader Samsung – the only other company among the top five vendors that managed to grow its share.
The IDC data reinforces the belief that two mobile OS war between iOS and Android during 2012 has become a two-brand battle between Apple and Samsung.
While Apple's market share grew to 25.1 percent of the smartphone market, Samsung claimed the number one spot with 39.6 percent of the 2012 market, a dramatic rise from nineteen percent in 2011.
At the same time, Nokia and RIM – two cell phone vets that never caught a break in smartphones, as well as early Android support HTC – dropped from IDC's chart of the top-five smartphone vendors based on market share.
Nokia, which had 15.6 percent of the smartphone market in 2011, closed 2012 with just six percent of the market, a drop of nearly 55 percent, according to IDC.
RIM also ended last year with six percent of the smartphone market, sliding from 10.3 percent in 2011 for a 36 percent drop. Meanwhile, HTC's market share fell by only 25 percent, ending 2012 at just six percent of the smartphone market.
By comparison, Huawei saw shipments of its low-cost smartphones built for the China market jump by 89.5 percent, capturing 4.9 percent of the global market in the fourth quarter.
Sony ranked fourth on the IDC list, shipments rising 55.6 percent for 4.5 percent of the market. The fifth-largest smartphone maker, ZTE had 48.4 percent growth to own 4.3 percent of the smartphone market, IDC announced.
IDC's market share figures for Apple are a bit rosier than research rival Strategy Analytics. While IDC reported Apple's iPhone rose to 25 percent of the smartphone market in 2012, up from 18.8 percent in 2011, Strategy earlier this week announced far smaller growth.
The research firm said Apple grew to 19.4 percent of the global smartphone market during the fourth quarter, up from 19 percent during the same period in 2011.


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What one thing would you change about public sectors approach to developing leaders?
The public sector tends to develop leaders to perform management roles within organisations, when what is increasingly required is a broader notion of leadership which fosters change, very often outside of organisational boundaries. Most public sector bodies have traditional hierarchical structures, in which wisdom is perceived to reside in the top echelons, where decisions are primarily made. Such rigidity made sense in the middle of the last century, when demand was more predictable and a paternalistic culture was unquestioned. It is increasingly out of sync with the complex, unpredictable external environment that public sector bodies operate within today.
So public sector leaders increasingly need to empower leadership and enable innovation throughout their organisations. This means being comfortable with permitting staff autonomy within organisational operations and a collaborative mindset that works across organisational boundaries, so that public services can respond to people's needs more flexibly and effectively.
Currently, what is the biggest challenge facing public sector leaders?
The biggest challenge facing public services is demand, so the biggest challenge facing leaders is how to respond to it. This is more than a question of money, though that of course plays a role – both in terms of adequate resourcing of services, and risings costs of interventions. As our society ages, and as inequality persists, demand pressures on services are growing both in overall quantum and in complexity. The operating model of public sector organisations was established before rising demand and constrained resource were significant features. Unless we radically shift how public sector organisations operate, we will get diminishing returns on public investment.
This means a shift away from the primarily transactional, crisis-driven model of intervening when problems arise, towards an approach built on a collaborative relationship in which public servants and people themselves work together creatively to resolve personal and social challenges, and to avert crisis demand.
What is the biggest opportunity for public sector organisations to reorganise culturally?
Such a shift doesn't require a structural reorganisation, which tends to be the go-to response for national policy-makers or senior management seeking to demonstrate efficacy and advancement. In an uncertain operating context, securing impact needs a more nuanced approach – and here is where the role of culture is often overlooked. NLGN's Changemaking Vision set out how a wide range of organisations at the frontier of innovation and impact internationally – from the US Army Special Forces to Dutch homecare – understood how the mindset and behaviours of their staff had the biggest impact on the success of their mission. They all prize three core values that represent organisational norms: creativity, self-determination and collaboration (the counters of these, which deaden impact, being inertia, hierarchy and territorialism).
Our second Changemaking report Culture Shock used a framework for understanding the role of culture within local government. While the hierarchical culture that dominates most councils is conducive to repeated outputs and predictable interventions, other cultures are increasingly required for current demands. A more collaborative (clan) culture can foster a greater sense of shared endeavour and teamwork that breaks down organisational silos, and a more creative (adhocratic) culture permits the experimentation and curiosity that can challenge defunct practices and pioneer new ones. There is a big opportunity now to embed a deeper understanding of the role of culture and how it can be attuned to specific outcomes sought.
What will be your key priorities at the NLGN be over the coming year?
Our established Changemaking theme will continue to be a big priority: our next step is to set out a Changemaking vision for the public sector more broadly. It seems that national political debate on public services (such as it exists) is trapped between two dominant narratives, neither of which have an answer to the demand imperative.
On the one hand, the Labour Party has developed a fixation with bringing services back in house and seems to be turning back to an era of big state interventions. On the other, the Conservative Government seems content to continue drifting along with a market-dominated model, but no end to austerity and ad hoc injections of cash to alleviate pressures short term. Neither model meets the pressing demand challenges of today. Both focus on means rather than ends. This lack of vision for the future, based on a clear understanding of our present reality and the outcomes we need, is an increasingly desperate gap in our national thinking. We cannot continue to stumble from one crisis to another, nor can we turn the clocks back to a bygone age of paternalism.
So NLGN will be very focussed on filling in that gap. We will soon publish a new vision for Changemaking public services, which will set out the case for a more fundamental paradigm shift. This will be geared towards unleashing the required culture and mindset within public services for impact, how the national framework can incentivise and permit such a shift, and designed to generate a sustainable system that is fit for purpose for the future.
Jessica Studdert is the Deputy Director at the New Local Government Network and will be speaking on Delivering organisational transformation, at the Public Sector Show on 26th June, at ExCel London.


What Should A Growing Affluent Family Look For In A Property?
When two parents are working and are highly professional in their chosen careers, the options for their family are almost endless. A growing affluent family is being catered to now more than ever thanks to the professional culture of the modern world. It's clear to see that the real estate industry is now dealing with young customers that have more money than previous generations. Therefore the needs of a growing family are put high up on the priority list for countless firms around the world. The pattern that seems to be emerging is young professionals who earn more than $80,000 a year and have worked in the city for almost 10 years are now looking to move out into the suburbs. They are also willing to pay more for the smaller luxuries that a property might be able to supply them with. But don't just throw your money at the real estate agents, make sure they give you all of your money's worth.
One thing about affluent homes that need to be taken seriously is the privacy. It's not just about large hedges and trees that can stop peeping Toms from looking into your home, but the overall neighborhood. You want your neighbors to be friendly but if you back away, you want them to respect that. So, a community is a big deal and valuing each other's privacy and right to be left alone if that's what you wish is very important. However, it's also great for raising your family as you may not want your kids to feel as if they're being watched as they play outside in the garden. Don't overlook how important your privacy is when searching for a home.
The modern home has also got to be flexible, and that usually means having the means to accommodate everyone. These homes for sale have multiple floors and are quite wide. They have multiple rooms on the ground floor as well, so you can definitely expect a real lounge room. On the smaller end of the spectrum you can see there are properties with around 2 acres, and on the larger side, there are homes with 33 acres or more. The homes themselves are big and tall, which means if you're intent on expanding your family and having many children, this is the kind of home that will more than have enough room for everyone.
Homes on the more expensive side come with a lot of landscape. They are usually quite adaptive to any kind of future features you want to have. For example, a garden with a large lawn might be able to be changed into an outdoor pool area with minimal fuss. This is due to soft soil instead of a mixture of gravel and rock.
Look for the best things in a large home. The ground floor should have a proper lounge room that is separate from the rest of the house. Big and tall homes are able to afford you multiple acres so you can change the landscape to your wishes in future.
My goal is to have my own growing affluent family. This is great tips for looking for a good home for a family and I want to speak into existence I will have the acres of land to manifest this one day.


One of the most important parts of the Copyright Act for artists, software developers, designers and other creators of original works – and their clients – is the "Commissioning Rule". This Rule (contained in section 21(3) of the Copyright Act 1994) provides that, where an original work is created on a client's instructions for a fee (or other reward), then the client (not the creator) owns the copyright in the work.
We often receive inquiries (from both creators and commercial clients alike) who have an incorrect understanding about the Commissioning Rule (or none at all), and find themselves in difficult situations as a result.
With the continuing emergence of markets for existing copyrighted works (e.g. stock image libraries), and the increasing move towards the supply of cloud-based technology and services, it is essential for creators and commercial entities alike to have a grasp on the copyright laws that directly impact on their ability to use, re-license or commercialise their copyright works.
Under the Commissioning Rule, when a work is "commissioned", the commissioning party (most likely the client intending to pay for the work) is the first owner of any copyright in that work, rather than the original creator. However, the Commissioning Rule can be modified or excluded altogether (i.e. "contracted out") if both the creator and the client agree.
When is a work "commissioned"?
Two requirements must be satisfied for a "commission" to be a valid commission under the Copyright Act.
(1) There must be an obligation on the commissioning party/ the client to pay for the work created in pursuance of the commission.
A client's failure to make payment for a commissioned work does not displace the Commissioning Rule, nor does the Rule require agreement about the precise amount to be paid. Indirect rewards, or the possibility of a later reward (such as the potential for future business or future engagements), may be sufficient for the Courts to deem the work as created in pursuance of a commission. The supply of initial works free-of-charge will not automatically prevent a finding that there has been a commission, where the initial works were created to secure a future paid engagement.
(2) The commission (i.e. the order or request for work) must predate the creation of the work. (Otherwise, the work cannot be said to have been created "in pursuance of that commission").
New Zealand Courts have found that a "commission" does not need to be expressly recorded in a contract. The existence of a commission can be inferred from the circumstances or from the conduct of the parties, even if there is a written contract that omits specific mention of a "commission".
(6) Moral rights, including attribution rights and requirements.


Once again, the always-cool Chris Brogan chose today's words. Show him what you've got.
Carbuncle – A painful localized bacterial infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue that usually has several openings through which pus is discharged; A deep-red garnet, unfaceted and convex.
Meritocracy – A system in which advancement is based on individual ability or achievement.
Husbandry – The act or practice of cultivating crops and breeding and raising livestock; agriculture.
Ornithopter – a heavier-than-air craft designed to be propelled through the air by flapping wings.
Sumpter – A pack animal, such as a horse or mule.
Concierge – a person who has charge of the entrance of a building and is often the owner's representative; doorkeeper.
Justin Germino chose today's words. He writes poetry as a hobby and recently released Wanderer Thoughts Poetry Volume 1 which is now on sale and contains 102 audio poems for $3, you can also find more than 1,500 unique poems on WandererThoughts.com.
Handicraft – an art, craft, or trade in which the skilled use of one's hands is required.
Larry Brooks chose today's words. He just put out another book called Warm Hugs for Writers. Give it a look.
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The Southern Ocean Medical Center team of board-certified Interventional Radiologists are physicians who specialize in minimally invasive, targeted treatments performed while using imaging for guidance. These procedures have less risk, less pain and less recovery time compared to open surgery.
Interventional Radiologists guide a catheter through the body's arteries to the site of the medical problem, such as a blockage in an artery in a vessel in the leg. In some cases, the catheter may have tiny instruments attached, which the Interventional Radiologist uses to treat the problem. Thanks to fluoroscopy, ultrasound and other imaging technology, the Interventional Radiologist is able to see, on a monitor, the location of the catheter inside the body and perform intricate procedures with precision accuracy.
Angiography: Angiography is an X-ray exam of the arteries and veins to diagnose blockages and other blood vessel problems. An interventional radiologist performs this X-ray procedure, which is also called an angiogram. During the angiogram, the doctor inserts a thin tube (catheter) into the artery through a small nick in the skin about the size of the tip of a pencil. A substance called a contrast agent (X-ray dye) is injected to make the blood vessels visible on the X-ray. One of the most common reasons for angiograms is to see if there is a blockage or narrowing in a blood vessel that may interfere with the normal flow of blood through the body. In many cases, the interventional radiologist can treat a blocked blood vessel without surgery at the same time the angiogram is performed.
Balloon Angioplasty and Stent Placement: In this technique, the interventional radiologist inserts a very small balloon attached to a thin tube (catheter) into a blood vessel through a small nick in the skin. The catheter is threaded under X-ray guidance to the site of the blocked artery. The balloon is inflated to open the artery. Sometimes, a small metal scaffold / tube, called a stent, is inserted to hold the blood vessel open.
Diagnostic Arteriography: An arteriogram allows doctors to view arteries in nearly any area of the body. It's often one of the first steps the interventional radiologist takes to help diagnose problems and pinpoint treatment areas. During this procedure the doctor will insert an intravenous (IV) line into a blood vessel in your arm, groin, neck or chest. A thin, hollow tube (catheter) is then inserted into the IV line and guided to the area of concern. A contrasting agent is injected into the blood vessel to make it show up on X-ray. This minimally invasive technique is one of the most effective ways to view arteries.
Percutaneous nephrostomy tubes: This procedure provides a minimally invasive way to implant a drainage tube into the kidneys.
Radiofrequency Ablation of Liver Tumors: Many methods of minimally invasive therapy have been tried in recent years to eliminate tumors in organs like the liver. One of the most promising is called radiofrequency ablation, sometimes referred to as RFA. A special needle electrode is placed in the tumor under the guidance of an imaging method such as ultrasound or computed tomography (CT) scanning. A current then is passed through the electrode to heat the tumor tissue near the needle tip and ablate—or eliminate—it. The heat from radiofrequency energy also closes up small blood vessels, thereby minimizing the risk of bleeding. In general, radiofrequency ablation causes only minimal discomfort and may be done as an outpatient procedure without general anesthesia. Admission to the hospital is not usually necessary.
Radiologic Thrombolysis: Thrombolysis is the treatment to break up abnormal blood clots that are restricting blood flow. Thrombolytic therapy dissolves these blood clots using various medications administered directly into the clot through a catheter. Mechanical thrombolysis is the disruption of a blood clot using one of several mechanical devices.
Uterine Fibroid Embolization: Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) is a new way of treating fibroid tumors of the uterus. Fibroid tumors, also known as myomas, are masses of fibrous and muscle tissue in the uterine wall which are benign, but which may cause heavy menstrual bleeding, pain in the pelvic region, or pressure on the bladder or bowel. With angiographic methods similar to those used in heart catheterization, a catheter is placed in each of the two uterine arteries and small particles are injected to block the arterial branches that supply blood to the fibroids. The fibroid tissue dies, the masses shrink, and in most cases symptoms are relieved.
Vascular Access Procedures: A vascular access procedure is designed for patients who need intravenous (IV) access for a considerable time, longer than seven to 10 days. A simple IV is effective in the short term but is far from ideal when, for instance, a patient needs a course of chemotherapy, several weeks of IV antibiotic treatment or long-term IV feeding. Some patients have veins that make it difficult to place an IV and those patients may benefit from a vascular access placement. A vascular access catheter is a long, thin tube that is placed in a vein in the arm, in the neck or in the chest just beneath the collarbone. The tube then is threaded into a major vein in the middle of the chest. In many conditions, having this type of tube inserted provides a simple and painless means of drawing blood, or delivering drugs, nutrients or both. This also spares the patient the discomfort and stress of repeated needle sticks. These so-called central catheters can remain in place for weeks, months or even years.
Vertebroplasty: This is an image-guided, minimally invasive, nonsurgical therapy used to strengthen a broken vertebra (spinal bone) that has been weakened by osteoporosis or, less commonly, cancer. Vertebroplasty can increase the patient's functional abilities, allow a return to the previous level of activity, and prevent further vertebral collapse. It is usually successful at alleviating the pain caused by a compression fracture. Often performed on an outpatient basis, vertebroplasty is accomplished by injecting an orthopedic cement mixture through a needle into the fractured bone. A similar procedure, kyphoplasty, is where the original height and angle of kyphosis of a fractured vertebra (of certain types) are restored, followed by its stabilization using injected bone filler material. The procedure is commonly done percutaneously (through the skin). Kyphoplasty is designed to stop the pain caused by the bone fracture, to stabilize the bone, and to restore some or all of the lost vertebral body height due to the compression fracture.
To learn more about our Interventional Radiology & Vascular Lab, please call 609-597-6011 x2443.


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The emerging fast casual, set to debut in Los Angeles, combines the best characteristics of Roman and California-style pizza.
Fast Casual | December 30, 2022 | Ben Coley
ROCA combines the best characteristics of Roman and California-style pizzas.
To understand ROCA—a new fast-casual concept cooked up by California Pizza Kitchen cofounder Rick Rosenfield and his wife, Esther—one must start at Roman pizza.
The married couple discovered it while on an extended trip to Italy more than a decade ago after Rosenfield sold CPK. The style is called al taglio, which translates to "pizza by the cut." Slices are divided into small rectangular pieces.
"When I was there and introduced to it, I understood that there were several artisans in Rome taking this traditional street food and taking it to a new level," Rosenfield says. "As I started to study about roman pizza, I really learned it's evolved over the last 50 years. "
One of the biggest distinctions is hydration. For a Neapolitan pizza, there's 5 pounds of water for every 10 pounds of flour. Meanwhile, the roman pizza calls for eight pounds of water for every 10 pounds of flour. It's then placed in the refrigerator and cold fermented for 48–72 hours. Afterward, the pizza is put in an oven that heats from the top and bottom to remove all moisture. The result is a lighter and airier crust that's more digestible.
Founders: Rick Rosenfield, Esther Rosenfield
Headquarters: Los Angeles
Year Started: 2021
Total Units: Two by early 2023
Franchised Units: Zero
That represents the "RO" part of the ROCA name. The last two letters stand for the influence of California and its farm-to-table ingredients. Some menu examples include Bell Pepper (tomato sauce, tomato sauce, roasted red and yellow peppers, balsamic glaze, chopped basil, and evoo), Italian Sausage Potato (Yukon Gold potatoes, housemade Italian sausage, mozzarella, fried rosemary, and evoo), and Pepperoni Hot Honey (tomato sauce, pepperoni, mozzarella, gorgonzola, and Mike's Hot Honey). Flour is organic and all meats and proteins are free of antibiotics and hormones. Pizza is offered by the cut, half, or full pan.
"That's something that we did at CPK which is, pizza is a canvas that you can paint on, so we can do toppings that are not traditional toppings, and I say CPK introduced barbecue chicken pizza to the world," Rosenfield says. "It introduced Thai chicken pizza to the world. As it turns out, when we put barbecue chicken and our recipe on this crust, and we put Thai chicken on this crust, in my mind, it's the best version that I've ever had. People who are tasting it are saying the same thing."
Rosenfield's initial objective was to essentially recreate CPK with a full-service wood-burning oven, but he recognized the traditional Neapolitan or New York pizza didn't travel well—and this was before the pandemic, when the rise of takeout and delivery was noticeably surfacing. The roman style, however, is the most portable pizza product Rosenfield's seen.
ROCA Pizza
A rendering of an upcoming ROCA restaurant.
"You walk in, there's pans lined up of all these colors," says ROCA cofounder Rick Rosenfield, explaining how future brick-and-mortar stores will look. "That's what I think will really be attractive to people. They're little jewelry boxes. Just the rainbow of flavors is not something that a U.S. customer is really accustomed to."
In late May 2021, ROCA debuted as a pop-up experience at The Americana at Brand in Glendale, California. The plan was for the temporary store to last a few months, but the concept was the victim of the pandemic and struggled to get building permits. So the pop-up lasted a year, and in that time, ROCA was able to develop its team and menu. Yelp reviews were between 4.5 and 5 stars the entire time.
"The reviews were fabulous for what we were doing. People loved it," Rosenfield says. "Just exactly what I said—so many people say it's the best pizza they've ever had. Well, that's what we're trying to do. Our reaction is, we want to introduce a new product to people. Most people in America have not seen this product, which is amazing. For me, it's amazing because I started CPK 37 years ago, and it's hard to imagine that there is a great product like this roman-style pizza that I'm describing that most of America has not seen."
Now the brand is gearing up to open its first two brick-and-mortar stores, which will both be grab-and-go restaurants in Los Angeles. One will debut at Palisades Village at the end of 2022—a venue that attracts a younger crowd and a place Rosenfield calls "one of the Instagram capitals of the world." The location, developed in partnership with billionaire real estate mogul Rick Caruso, features outdoor dining and a delivery window. Then in early 2023, ROCA will enter Marina Del Rey, an area that houses a 30-year-old CPK store that produces one of the highest volumes in the system. Each store will have display cabinets to showcase full pan pizzas and a section of pre-packaged salads and sandwiches made from pizza dough.
"What's really beautiful about this is that this is going to be very clean, light-colored stone," Rosenfield says. "So basically, these are beautiful little bakeries, and we didn't have the chance to do that in that way at the pop-up. You walk in, there's pans lined up of all these colors. That's what I think will really be attractive to people. They're little jewelry boxes. Just the rainbow of flavors is not something that a U.S. customer is really accustomed to. So you walk in and they're all in front of you and you can mix and match, which is also a great way to either have a quick snack or have a pizza party with all the different flavors."
The two shopping centers are small, but welcome dense traffic and high-income customers. Rosenfield believes they're the perfect locations to build brand awareness, and that the next step would be nontraditional locations like ghost kitchens, airports, and stadiums. What he doesn't know yet is how brick-and-mortar units will look going forward, whether it will be around 1,000 square feet or more toward 2,000 square feet with seating inside.
"I know this from my own buying practice is once you know a product, you no longer care what kitchen or where they're making it," he says. "What I want to know is am I getting the quality product I want and how soon can I get?"
Rosenfield also thinks ROCA is capable of going national and global via franchising, something he did little of while at CPK. When he sold the brand, there were 212 company-owned units. At the time, the only franchising agreements in the U.S. other than an airport was at the Mirage in Las Vegas with real estate developer Steve Wynn, and another with Caruso in Southern California. CPK announced a formal, bigger domestic franchise program at the end of 2021.
Franchising isn't something he will enter immediately, but it's well within the long-term strategy of ROCA.
"I'm not going to get into that until we get a system that we're happy with, that we can help people achieve success," Rosenfield says.
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