Adam Zagoria of Sheridan Hoops looks toward the 2020 Summer Olympics and sees Canada's potential team as a formidable force. Zagoria hears that college studs Andrew Wiggins and Tyler Ennis are expected to join forces with current NBA players Anthony Bennett, Andrew Nicholson, Kelly Olynyk, Tristan Thompson and Cory Joseph. It's possible a similar team could assemble for the 2015 Olympic games, but Zagoria thinks 2020 is when the expected Canadian roster will be able to reach its full potential.
All the players you bloded outside of Joseph I believe can turn into good players . Who knows what will happen in 2020 . A lot of the vets we have now won't be there then so who knows what the future holds .
Spain's 2012 team scares me more than Canada's potential team. Spain's 2012 team had Pau Gasol, Marc Gasol, Serge Ibaka, Rudy Fernandez, Juan Carlos Navarro, Sergio Llull, and Jorge Calderon. This team played Team USA tight and actually ALMOST won.
Would anyone but Wiggins even make USA's practice squad in 2020?
Ennis, Wiggins, and Kelly O could make them a tough out for some teams. Still it'll be hard for them to get a medal.
Aha yeah 2020 seriously has a FUTURE sound to it, ****. It'll be the type of Olympics where I bet Lebron is still a beast but definitely on his waning years and will opt to sit it out. 6 years isn't so far though really - all of those dudes will be in their prime.
That canadian team will get destroyed by whoever we have out there. That is nothing at all. Those are basically a bunch of non all stars and journey men in the NBA. They will get blown off the court.
Bennett could still prove to be a good player despite all the hate.
Canada may have a team. All of these players have athleticism, IQ, and skill (outside of maybe Bennett for skill and Joseph for iq). Still. A scary potential team.
Maybe in an nba game... The Olympics are different. Stars don't get calls and position players are position players.
It seems that Canada has a great young talented players for future. What a pity Nash is already an old player! He would be a nice leader at lockroom without any kind of doubt. Anyway, they have a nice starter 5 with T.Ennis - Cory Joseph - Wiggins - T.Thompson/Bennet - Olynyk/Nicholson.
Maybe they are a little descompensated at SG position and they have too many players at PF spot, but they are all young players and they will play together about 10-12 years. They have enough time to find a proper SG. It should arise some player during next years at this position and other backup position to become top 3-5 team in the world for 5-10 years at least, but they'll never beat the USA.
I don't know who players will play in the USA team in the next 10 years, but there are more quality players from USA, a deeper team. It is the same situation than ice hockey, but reversed. The USA have a very good ice hockey team but 10-12 of the best 20 players in the world are canadian.
Besides, there were great teams like Spain and Argentina which only beat USA team once (a World tournament and Olympics respectively) after the Dream Team (the last 20 years). I am spaniard, so my opinion is quite impartial but I have some doubts about this canadian team will be better than Spanish team someday. Calderon, Ricky Rubio, Rudy Fernandez, Ibaka, Mirotic (maybe), Marc Gasol, Pau Gasol, Sergio Rodriguez, Navarro, Llull, Claver and so on.
YouknownbahoopsThey will still never beat Spain,Greece,France,USA obviously.Some random NBA players won't give you a medal,even if one or two of them are stars.Look at the most succesful FIBA teams the last 10-15 years(outside of USA).It was Argentina,who had Manu(borderline NBA star) and nobody else was a big name in the NBA.Spain,the same with Pau being the star.Greece had no NBA players,yet they dominated international competition for a while.
What i'm saying is fancy names and 3-4 good players won't get you far against teams who have dominated international competitions for so long,and have the 'know how'.
They will probably have the talent to be a road-block (not enough to beat the USA), but the question is how will the chemistry work and how will they play with international rules? Even the mighty USA had a drought/down period, so anything is possible.
I don't think Team USA has anything to fear from Canada. I respect their players, but come on, they're not a threat.
Too bad Irving won't be on Australia otherwise they'd have a decent case.
none of thd bold are close to as good as anyone on USA and for every Wiggins and Ennis Canada has US has a Jabari Parker, Tyus Jones, Jahlil Okafor, etc.
I think the team is good enough for a podium finish. But let's be real, the States invest way too much money in the sport to not be a powerhouse.
Lyles and Jackson be there too ?
Ist jackson supposed to have insane potential ??
Oh your all scared and just in denial... THE NORTH IS COMING BABY!!! HIDE THE WOMAN AND CHILDREN!!!
Two guys Canada has coming along that could be very dangerous are Xavier Rathan Mayes and standout HS senior Trey Lyles. Lyles will be a monster and is attending UK next year.
That would be a lottery team in the NBA by that time.
Yes! Finally my Canadian National Team can represent! I honestly don't see us competing with the USA though, however, a silver medal finish would be nice.
And how bout Melvin Ejim? He dropped 48 the other day.
If a couple of our youngsters can turn into good NBA caliber players and even a few stars we could be rolling. As much as people can hate, our team in 2020 will be MUCH better than our past teams. Our olympic team in 2000 had TWO NBA players. Steve Nash (obviously) and Todd McCulloch. And we were GOOD that year. Went 4-1 in our group B round robin. The past few years have been awful. Andy Rautins has been our star player lol.
I mean that whole starting line has all star potential and even most of some of the backups. That team if coached right would be the hardest the US has ever faced. They are all defensive player with the exception of maybe olynyk and stauskas.
Lyles outplayed Wiggins for Canada in the past I think he could be amazing.
1. What is an "opposing rival"? It sounds redundant. Based on what it sounds like, Team USA has had a number of "opposing rivals" already.
2. There are no Olympic Games in 2015.
Canada has a population about 1/10th of the US and about 80% of that can't stand basketball. I don't think the US has to worry about Team Canada coming for them in basketball any time soon. But nice to see some talent coming out of Canada now.
I heard Thon has rejected their youth teams a bunch of times too.
Yea I'm a homer for my country who would have thought...You guys lost to Greece without an NBA player didn't you? You really think you are going have an easier time against an All NBA roster? Every Guy on that list is NBA or future NBA player (the majority have star potential too) and I didn't even include others who should be NBA by then.
actually we could be, but only because we will NEVER be able to field a team full of stars and sometimes in these types of competitions that is an advantage.
where did I say stauskas (Nm I meant to have rathan mayes on the starting lineup)?...Olynyk could be eventually but I'm not sure on him...The guys I think will be stars are Wiggins, Ennis, Lyles and Bennett (yea wait on him). Thompson could too if he develops an mid-range shot. Then you got younger players like Murray (MVP of Jordan Brand international Game) and Jackson who is supposed to be one of their top future prospects.
BTW we're talking 2020 not 2016 aren't we? all these guys will be going into their primes by then or close to.
Greece has a population of 1/28th and no NBA players guess what happened?
true but at the end you can only send what 12-15 so it all comes down to the quality of those stars. What do you think Team USA will look like in 2020?
Easily. Canada has this dude.
lol he'll probably be a coach by then there no chance he makes it.
I think Jahlil Okafur would probably make it because 5 is your weakest spot. You also need more players at SG but maybe Westbrook could although he's small for it?
"Kevin Joseph Pangos (born January 26, 1993) is a Canadian college basketball player for the Gonzaga Bulldogs of the West Coast Conference. He was named the 2012 WCC Newcomer of the year, 2011-2012 All-WCC Team, and to the 2011-2012 WCC All-Freshman Team. Pangos has also represented Canada at the international stage."
The US in the foreseeable future shouldn't lose to any team in the Olympics (or World championships). At any given time they are most likely going to have maybe 5 of the top 6 players on the court (I'm saying that just in case a country manages to develop a superstar). Maybe in 2024 or 2028 if a country develops young talent soon but I just don't see it right now.
No you'll never see Pangos play for Greece unless he gets cut from Canada. People who are Greek at heart don't put pictures of the Canadian National Basketball team as their Twitter background and constantly brag about fellow Canadians performances in the NBA and NCAA..Go to his Twitter and look what he says, Greece has 0 chance unless he's actually rejected from the Canadian program and even then I doubt he would.
basically wiggins and thompson lol.
lol...He probably won't even make Canada in 2020 but I don't know what the rules are for changing teams so he might be able to eventually. For example, I'm pretty sure Andrea Bargnani got a Canadian Citizenship but I doubt he can play for us because he's represented Italy in the past (I wouldn't want him either).
lol...He probably won't even make Canada in 2020 but I don't know what the rules are for changing teams so he might be able to eventually. For example, I'm pretty sure Andrea Bargnani got a Canadian Citizenship but I doubt he can play for us because he's represented Italy in the past (I wouldn't want him either).I think if you have played only in the junior National teams,there is no problem switching to another team(if you have the citizenship of course).
To beat USA, names really don't matter. Its about the foundation. Basketball in Canada is slowly growing, but its nowhere near top level.
Pretty sure Nikola Mirotic is going on team Spain as well they should have the 2nd best team.


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Anish Kapoor @ Lisson
Lizzy Vartanian CollierArt, Reviews, Uncategorizedanish kapoor, Art, british art, contemporary art, installation, installation art, lisson, lisson gallery, painting, sculpture1 Comment
Anish Kapoor, Installation view, Lisson Gallery London, 2017. Photo by Dave Morgan, copyright Anish Kapoor; Courtesy Lisson Gallery
The inside of the Lisson Gallery looks like it has just been taken over by Martians. There is red everywhere. Large unexplained craters are lying around the gallery space, while images of abstract forms appear on the walls. The current environment at Lisson however, has not been left in such a state by visitors from Mars, but has in fact, been created especially by Anish Kapoor in what is his sixteenth show with the gallery.
Domineering the exhibition space is a series of three mesh-covered structures that look both volcanic and bloody. They could pass for hot volcanic rock or the remnants of some piece of cosmic matter, thrown onto Earth by accident. These sculptural works that have landed at Lisson are a mix of silicon, fabric and paint. Kapoor has explained that he is interested in the surface layer of an object: its skin. These particular coverings look like they have been turned inside out, so that the skin is now revealing its unappetising undersides to the viewer. In fact, the red tones of the work have prompted many to liken them to the human body, with the amorphous shapes being comparable to bodily tumours. The works appear like giant deformities incased in net. They almost appear to provoke the viewer to form a negative opinion about them, when really; you just want to learn more. They are not exactly pretty, but not hideously grotesque either. In these works, it would seem, that Kapoor has removed the outer skin, to reveal what has been hidden on the inside.
Anish Kapoor Installation view, Lisson Gallery London, 2017 Photo by Dave Morgan © Anish Kapoor; Courtesy Lisson Gallery
Accompanying the geological forms are two smoother works, entitled Horizon (Red), and It gleamed like blood. They are the complete opposite of the cystic triptych Internal Object in Three Parts. Where the bulbous, rocky works may reveal the interior, these forms represent the perfect exterior. Both consist of large disks; It gleamed like blood is covered in a smooth, matt red lacquer that is just begging to be touched. Had you not known the title of the work, you would have no inkling that this shroud of loveliness had been named after a vital fluid. Horizon (Red), with its less gory title is half lacquer and half concave mirror. While its top half is opaque, its bottom asks the viewer to look at its own exterior shell in an unfavourable reflection. Prompting the audience to consider their own skin and their understanding and perception of it.
While the sculpture is what grabs the audience's attention at the beginning of the exhibition, the paintings are just as arresting. The gouache works on paper are mostly abstract splashes of red with hints of black. While some are a delicate display of the collision of colour, others are violent. In a series of three works titled Tongue, a pointed form that looks like a thorn has aggressively pierced the 'skin' causing a painful patch of scarlet around a wound. Kapoor has stated surprise at how an object defines itself by its skin. This painting is a rude invasion of an object or body's defining feature, where it has been brutally attacked by a foreign item. If the thorn is supposed to represent a tongue, then it has been violently sharpened to become a weapon.
Besides the Tongue paintings, there are a number of other images composed of gouache on paper in apocalyptic displays of pinks and reds against dark backgrounds. Kapoor has managed to represent explosions on paper where half of the images look as though a bomb has exploded in a fiery haze, while the others show black holes amongst swirls of intense reds and oranges. These black voids amongst the maroon-red backdrops suggest the opening up of the skin. However, they do not disclose what is inside. Kapoor has likened paintings to veils, and while in these images he gets close to removing them, the covering has only been partially lifted.
Amongst the red heat and black darkness that encompasses the majority work on display, there is one painting that is a complete embodiment of light. In Luna, a mustard yellow flame appears in the centre of the paper, with a stroke of orange running through its centre. One can imagine it flickering gently amongst the darkness. It appears as though Kapoor finally reveals the essence of what is truly behind his painted veils. It is not dark at all, but pure light.
Anish Kapoor is on display at Lisson until 6 May
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Thank you. Well written and effectively shared!
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What boards are you riding right now? Got a favorite? And Do you find yourself switching up your quiver a lot or do you generally stick to similar boards when you travel?
I ride DHDs. My model of choice is Puzzle Piece. I ride a 5-9 and 6-0 when the waves are fuller. I'm growing so fast that I need bigger boards, which I'm having made right now for California in June, those will be 5-10 and 5-11s. I'm gonna try the Mick Fanning model, Skeleton Key, and the trusty Puzzle Piece.
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The last couple of years you have been having some great success in contests…big wins in the Hawaii State Championship and the Rip Curl Grom Search to name a few. Where are you competitively right now?
I've done well locally, but just sucked at State's because I had a really bad staph infection on my foot. I couldn't surf for about a month. When I paddled out in my heat, I hadn't surfed in a couple weeks, the pain was so bad when I stood up, I felt like a kook. I went out anyway since I was seeded in the semi finals to try to qualify for the Prime at Lowers.
Any contests coming up that you are getting amped up for?
Yes. The Rip Curl Grom Search at HB, and the Prime event at Lowers in June. The Prime is the one, I really want to do well at. I've had trouble at lowers before since the wave is slower than waves I'm used to on Kauai, so I sort of bog. I'm getting a new EPS Skeleton Key from DHD that should fly at Lowers.
If you could surf a heat with anyone (past or present) who would you want to square off against?
Kelly Slater or John John. Both those guys are insane. I would love to just learn from them in heat environment.
I would like to be a pro surfer, of course. But I'm almost 15, so pretty young, so a lot can change. I definitely don't want to be a bum.
What are your favorite things to do out of the water?
I train a lot now, cross fit type stuff, it's quite painful, but I'm learning to enjoy it. Also I love to fish and play Kendama (my dad hate hates that thing).
You were rocking quite a bit of Country Western on your playlist last year at Lowers…not that I am knocking your musical taste…but what percentage of your ipod do you think is Country? And of course who is your current favorite?
None. That was my dad's and my brothers. They are the hillbilly's. I like country music, but just not for surfing, or on my surf videos, which they always make when I'm not around. When I have a choice I listen to the popular pop station.
Finally how often do you shoulder-hop your Dad?
A lot. Actually, he hops me, since I catch more waves than him.
My parents and sponsors who make it possible for me to have all this fun.
One Rippa dat ELIJAH FOX No fulla round .


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Is Shaq, AKA DJ Diesel, a Good DJ?
Lizzie Wells
Shaquille O'Neal is a man of many talents. He's known all over the world for his skills on the basketball court, but now he's also making a name for himself in the world of music- spinning beats under the name DJ Diesel. However, don't think that he's just another celebrity DJ. O'Neal has been working with music even longer than his NBA career.
Shaq had an incredible NBA career
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O'Neal seems to be successful at pretty much anything that he puts his mind to, but he's always had two main interests.
"I always tell people there are two things that bring people together: sports and music," he said before a gig at Atlantic City's Ocean Resort HQ2 dayclub, as reported by Forbes.
Sports, specifically basketball, has always had an important place in O'Neal's life. After all, he's over seven feet tall and often referred to as one of the best NBA players of all time.
Right out of college, he was the number one overall pick in the 1992 NBA draft, chosen by the Orlando Magic. Then, he was the very first rookie to be named player of the week at the start of his NBA career.
O'Neal went on to have one of the most successful basketball careers in history, winning three consecutive championships during his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, and another with the Miami Heat. After 19 years in the NBA, O'Neal decided it was time to retire and pursue other interests.
During an interview shortly after announcing his retirement, O'Neal said that he'd miss the competition, but that "Father Time has caught up with Shaquille O'Neal."
Retirement allowed him to focus on acting, and his many business interests, but it also provided an opportunity to get back to one of his first loves- music.
Shaq has been a DJ since 1986
@bellyupaspen was bumping last night #edm #djdiesel
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O'Neal found a love for spinning music early in his life. During his early teenage years, he listened to hip-hop turntablists and became inspired to try it himself. After earning $200 from doing chores around the neighborhood, like mowing lawns and washing cars, O'Neal was able to purchase a setup, and taught himself what to do with it.
Throughout high-school and college, O'Neal played gigs to earn extra money. He may have occasionally taken breaks to focus on other interests, like rapping and basketball, but he always kept his DJ equipment to return to.
There are other celebrities who try spinning music, relying more on their famous name than their actual skills to draw a crowd, but O'Neal insists he's more than just a celebrity DJ.
"I guess they think I'm a celebrity DJ, but I've been doing it since 1986," he told Ebro Darden on his Beats 1 show. "It's about having fun and putting on a show for the people."
Is Shaq a good DJ?
When O'Neal is behind a turntable as DJ Diesel, he tries to have as much fun as possible. After all, he's already made a huge fortune with basketball and his various business ventures. So when he gets in front of a crowd, it's all about giving the best show.
"For me, it's like…we have that adrenaline rush when it comes to rocking crowds," O'Neal said during his Beats 1 interview. "When you go to festivals, they're there to just see a great performance. I just give them great music, with the way I put my blends and mixes together…"
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While the public may have loved O'Neal as an NBA hero, many are getting even more excited about his DJ career. It's just one more way for O'Neal to prove how incredibly multitalented he really is.


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Q: What is the "Tests" target under xcode5 Please don't flame me here.  I've searched and can't find this.
Why does Xcode 5 add a second target with "Tests" at the end?  Example "myApp" and then "myAppTests".
Why do I want that?
I think I've deleted it in the past, but I'm annoyed that it adds it.  Is there an easy way to create new templates that are more like the old ones without it?

A: It is for unit testing, I do not know if since Xcode 5 you are able to create a project without this target.
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Why does the Starter account info on the salespage state that 3 collaborators are available, but when setting up that account and looking under the hood, it states "Collaboration is not available on your plan. The collaborators feature lets you invite colleagues to view results and work together on experiments. With an Enterprise plan, you can also control roles and permissions for your collaborators. "
Stated slightly differently, why does https://www.optimizely.com/pricing state that the Starter account gets 3 collaborators, but the actual account does not?
Once you do this, you'll be able to click the collaborators tab from the dashboard and add up to 3 total members.
So...I created an account that I can log into etc, but I never actually subscribed?
I did already follow that process (as far as I know), that's why I have an account I can log into and work with.
I don't understand. What's the difference between the account I have and a new account?
You can have an Optimizely account without having an active subscription. I do apologize for the confusion -- this is a flow we are working to resolve.
In the meantime, if you can just subscribe to the starter plan using the instructions above, then you should be all set to go. You are not creating a new account, you are just adding a subscription to your existing account.
I work at an agency and as per a previous suggestion from Jeffrey McInnis, I created multiple accounts with the plan of linking them via collaborators.
The issue: I don't have the option to select a Starter Account... no matter what account I'm logged into. All I see is the Pay-As-You-Go and the Enterprise.
I'm still poking around and having a look but I have a similar problem. I can access the tab but when I try to invite a client to have a look I have only one option - "Administrator".
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Q: Microsoft Access function not working I have this function and it works except instead of displaying the inches 11.25 it displays only 11.
Function InchesToFtIn(varInches As Variant) As String

   Dim intFeet As Integer
   Dim intInch1 As Integer
   Dim intInch2 As Single
   Dim strReturn As String

   strReturn = ""
   intFeet = 0
   intInch1 = 0
   intInch2 = 0

   intInch1 = Val(Nz(varInches, 0))
   intFeet = intInch1 \ 12
   intInch2 = ((intInch1 / 12) - intFeet) * 12

   strReturn = intFeet & "'" & intInch2 & Chr(34)
   InchesToFtIn = strReturn

End Function

Anyone know what I am doing wrong?

A: Change
intInch2 = ((intInch1 / 12) - intFeet) * 12

to
intInch2 = intInch1 - (intFeet * 12)

A: You can reduce it using Mod to:
Public Function InchesToFtIn(varInches As Variant) As String

    Dim intInches   As Integer
    Dim strReturn   As String

    If IsNumeric(varInches) Then
        intInches = Val(varInches)
        strReturn = intInches \ 12 & "'" & intInches Mod 12 & """"
    End If

    InchesToFtIn = strReturn

End Function


The word "azganun" (Armenian: surname) is translated as "family name" ("azg" in this context means "family", "anun" means "name"). In the old days, if several Tigrans or several Mhers lived in the same Armenian settlement, they were separated as follows: Tigran, Ashot's grandson, or Mher, Sahak's grandson. In other words, they would be distinguished by their grandfathers' names.
Another no less common way of identifying a person in the ancient Armenian society was the use of nicknames containing an indication of a person's particularity.
Around the early 1st century AD and the early Middle Ages, a significant part of the Armenian surnames originated from the names given during baptism which came to Armenia together with Christianity. In the 4th century, Armenians adopted Christianity as a state religion.
But the need to have surnames appeared much earlier with the emergence of cities and the development of trade and economic life in Armenia.
Basically, the names of Armenians came from the name of the most authoritative person in the clan, to whose name suffixes indicating relation were added. In Classical Armenian, it was mostly done with the "-eants" suffix, which was then transformed into "-ents" and "-yants." Eventually, only "-yan" remained.
For example, if someone was from the family of Tigran, his relation to him was shown by the names Tigraneants and Tigranents (of Tigran).
The ending "ts", which for the most part isn't spread among the Armenians living in Armenia, is preserved in the surnames of Armenians who moved to Russia in the 19th century. In Armenia itself, surnames with "ts" at the end can be heard in Syunik: for example, Adonts, Bakunts, Kalvarents.
In addition to the most common form of the formation of surnames from first names, a part of the Armenian surnames derives from the names of certain professions. For example, when a craft passed from generation to generation, the name of the craft was incorporated into the family's name.
A talented jeweler received the surname Voskerchyan ("Voskerich" – jeweler), a bricklayer – Kartashyan ("Kartash" – bricklayer), a watchmaker – Zhamagortsyan ("Zhamagorts" – watchmaker). Armenian surnames are also based on the characteristic trait of a person – Chakhatyan ("of a fox"), Karchikyan ("short-statured").
An interesting feature of some Armenian surnames is the prefix "Melik" which indicates a noble origin (Melik-Sargsyan), as well as "Ter-" ("father", "Lord", Ter-Avetikyan) used by clergymen.


Like many moths the colours on the Red Twin-spot Carpet are very variable, but many individuals have a reddish tinge to the dark central band. An incomplete band on the outer wing ends in two prominent black dots - which give this species and several other relatives the Twin-spot Carpet name. Often found at rest and easily disturbed by day.
Two generations, mid-April – June and late July – Aug.
Bedstraws, also Ground Ivy & Wild Carrot.
Generally distributed throughout including gardens.


I am an honest and reliable tradesman with 20 years experience in painting and decorating. All of my work is completed to a very high standard. I am extremely professional and always complete jobs to my specified time scale. I cover all aspects of painting and decorating and I am fully insured.


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Q: Which web-drivers do not check if you are using selenium so that you can log into a website? I am trying to get to log on to YouTube with selenium but I cant because as soon as I write my email I receive an error saying my web browser or my google app may not be secure, I have found some info but non told me which web browser to use to make it work.

A: Try using Firefox.
To show the Google site that you are not a robot. You can use this:
from selenium import webdriver
import geckodriver_autoinstaller
from selenium.webdriver.common.desired_capabilities import DesiredCapabilities

geckodriver_autoinstaller.install()

profile = webdriver.FirefoxProfile(
    '/Users/<user name>/Library/Application Support/Firefox/Profiles/xxxxx.default-release')

profile.set_preference("dom.webdriver.enabled", False)
profile.set_preference('useAutomationExtension', False)
profile.update_preferences()
desired = DesiredCapabilities.FIREFOX

driver = webdriver.Firefox(firefox_profile=profile,
                           desired_capabilities=desired)

Use this if you need a help with finding your profile location.
If you have problems with geckodriver_autoinstaller just remove from the code above the following lines:
import geckodriver_autoinstaller

geckodriver_autoinstaller.install()

This still should work correct if you have installed and properly defined the geckodriver on your machine


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Dynamic Authorization Management
PingOne Authorize
Due to its value and sensitivity, customer identity and data must be protected with strong access management systems. Key use cases include managing usage of customer data and its availability both internally and externally; and managing availability of organizational data across employee…
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Putting Your First-Line Worker at the Center of Attention
Since the beginning of the Covid-19 crisis, the use of language in public life, in the press, and in everyday life has changed. Terms that were formerly confined to the circles directly affected by them are now much more common. For example, every informed and responsible citizen is now…
Video October 15, 2020
Policy-Based Access Control – Consistent Across the Enterprise
The evolution of cybersecurity protection demands a more nuanced response to providing access to a company's sensitive resources. Policy-based access control (PBAC) combines identity attributes and context variables to enable sophisticated granting of access to corporate systems and…
Analyst Chat #48: Policy-based and Dynamic Authorization Management
Dynamic, risk-based, attribute- and context-related authorizations are becoming increasingly important for many enterprises. Graham Williamson and Matthias Reinwarth take a look at the market sector for dynamic authorization management and policy-based permissions in light of the recent…
Video September 24, 2020
Seamless Connectivity: Why You Need It and How to Get It Right
Businesses are increasingly embracing new technologies to enhance existing processes and enable new business models and revenue streams through Digital Transformation. Service-based business IT, however, is not without challenges, particularly around access governance and control. Digital…
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Improve Security With Critical Infrastructures Requirements
Organizations or institutions that are essential for the public are called Critical Infrastructures (KRITIS = "Kritische Infrastrukturen"). As such, they are subject to comprehensive and strict legal regimes consisting of laws and regulations. Their failure or significant…


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Five Questions with Danielle Brosseau
24 Nov 2017 3:13 PM | Martha Murphy (Administrator)
Danielle Brosseau, Library Manager| Harper Grey LLP, Vancouver BC
Tell us a little about your educational background and how you entered the legal information industry.
I completed a Bachelor of Arts in French and History at McMaster University in Hamilton, then travelled to France for a year to study French at CILEC (Centre International de Langue et Civilisation), and participate in the au-pair program. When it was time to get a job after my European adventure I quickly realized I needed to go back to school, and so made my way to the Burlington Public Library to do some research! While sitting next to the Reference collection, wondering how all the materials got there, and thinking how interesting it would be to collect and organize all this stuff, I realized I was a librarian-to-be! I applied to the Faculty of Information Studies (FIS) at the University of Toronto and haven't looked back since.
How has being involved in CALL helped you professionally (e.g. scholarships & grants, continuing education, networking)?
At FIS, it wasn't long before I was introduced to a vast network of peers and mentors from diverse areas of expertise, interest, and practice. Many generous volunteers came forward, helping me navigate a route to career success while introducing me to the value of networking. Being involved in a professional association like CALL is like being part of a huge support network where there's always someone to talk to from Vancouver to Halifax, and all the places in-between, not to mention all the fun to be had with an amazingly talented group of professionals!
What's one blog, website, or Twitter account that you can't go one day without checking?
Our neighbours to the south also benefit from a vibrant, sharing community, and I have also enjoyed and benefited from my membership in the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) throughout my career. These days, I love getting my daily dose of KnowItAALL!, an eNewsletter, delivered straight to my inbox every weekday morning highlighting legal information, industry trends, law, technology, library, and career development topics. It's now available to non-members, sign up now!
Where do you see our industry and/or profession in 10 years?
It's difficult to look 10 years into the future when change and innovation is happening so fast every day, but I think a lot about the future of libraries in the digital age. Especially in law where people so often identify libraries with physical books, the proliferation of digital information and communication technologies has many speculating whether libraries are obsolete. What is our role and responsibility as we continue to expand our online services and adopt new legal technology to add value to our collections and services? Information access has always been a core value of the library profession, and will continue to force libraries to both take on new roles and perform traditional roles in new ways.
Who is your favourite library professional—living or dead, real or fictional?
I don't get out to the movies as much as I used to with young children at home, but when a bad cold hit a few weeks ago I turned to Netflix to catch up on a few movies I had missed. I stumbled upon the 2016 film based on the Marvel Comics superhero Doctor Strange, and of course loved the scene where Strange visits the library for a book, only to be warned by the librarian about what happens if he steals the book: be killed before leaving the building. I always enjoy encountering fictional libraries and librarians in movies and books. We are currently reading the Harry Potter books with the kids at bedtime, and I especially look forward to reliving moments at Hogwarts Library with Madam Irma Pince. What's your favourite fictional library and who's your favourite fictional librarian?


The whole WordPress.com vs WordPress.org thing is really confusing. For everyone.
First off, and it needs to be said right away, WordPress.org and WordPress.com are two entirely different websites / organizations / web solutions.
Setting the .org and .com mystery aside, let's talk pure WordPress for a second.
WordPress is the most popular website engine of them all. It's software that you can use as the operating system of your website.
In other words, WordPress is to your website what Microsoft Windows (or Mac OS) is to your computer.
WordPress is used on more than 32% of all websites, and is capable of handling any type or size of website. It packs a ton of features and can be extended endlessly via additional themes (custom designs) and plugins (extra features). It really is the perfect solution.
Okay okay, but what are the most significant differences between WordPress.com vs WordPress.org?
With that in mind, WordPress.org is where you go if you want to get just the WordPress software itself. You can get that for free with no questions asked – since WordPress is fully open source. Once you have WordPress, you can install it on a web server and then use it to build a website.
WordPress.com, on the other hand, is a fully commercial service. It's an online platform where you can go, sign up, and create your website/blog all in one place by going through the on-screen steps.
As you can see, the website building process is different depending who you choose – WordPress.com or WordPress.org.
Note. Keep in mind that while the tables above do say "custom domain name", this doesn't mean that you actually get it bundled in. You still need to pay for that separately.
When you add things together, running a decent commercial website on WordPress.com will cost you around $111 annually ($8 / month for WordPress.com itself + $15 / year for the domain name).
In comparison, with WordPress.org, you do need to invest money up front, but the investment is usually smaller overall, especially for new sites.
In order to launch a website with WordPress, you do need to get a hold of a web server and a domain name (which you need to take care of completely separately from what you get from WordPress.org).
As it turns out, you can get a high-quality hosting package for a WordPress site at around $35 / year. When we factor in the cost of the domain, that's $50 annually in total to run a website based on WordPress.org. Roughly half what you'd pay with WordPress.com.
To an extent, Bluehost acts very similarly to WordPress.com here, but it's just cheaper. Overall, you also get to use unlimited themes on your site and install whatever plugins you wish. Basically, you have the freedom to do whatever you want, improve anything, and customize all you need about your site. WordPress.com will still only give you limited access to customizations, even if you agree to pay premium.
Click here if you want to get started with Bluehost.
Note: Would you rather watch a video on the main differences between WordPress.com and WordPress.org?
Offers free hosting, but limits your website space to 3GB on the free plan. Doesn't come with free hosting. You'll have to look for a host yourself, and pay for it separately.
Gives you a free subdomain. Something like YOURSITE.wordpress.com. If you want a custom domain, you'll need to upgrade to a paid plan. You need to get a custom domain on your own (additional costs apply).
You get basic security and backups handled for you. There's some level of security from your web host, but for the most part, you need to secure your website yourself. Same goes for backups – those you need to enable via plugins as well.
Everything about the technical performance of your website is handled by the team behind WordPress.com. If something doesn't work at any point, you can't do anything but wait for the team to fix the issue. You get to choose the plugins and the performance settings of your website. It requires some work, but you are in full control of what happens on your site.
Offers a limited number of themes for you to choose from. It comes with limited customization options as well. Lets you take and install any theme you want, and also do all the customization you want. You can also create your own themes if you know your way around PHP coding.
Allows you to use third-party plugins only if you get the $25/mo plan. For the other plans, you only get a narrow range of pre-built features. You can't add extra features to your site that aren't already provided by the default WordPress.com environment. WordPress.org offers you the freedom to install any free or premium plugin you want. This is vital if you want to customize your site to the point where it fits your needs hand-in-glove.
You can't have your own ads on your site. However, WordPress.com displays *their* ads on your site – that's the price you pay for having the platform for free. To remove those ads, that's at least $4/mo. You can have as many ads and as many forms of monetization as you like (also, choose any ad service you want). The good news is that you keep 100% of your earnings.
Instead of listing each individual set of pros and cons, I'm focusing just on the pros of one platform over the other. In other words, if you see something being a pro for one platform, it means that the other platform doesn't have it.
It takes less time to set up a WordPress.com site than it takes to set up a WordPress.org site. It gives you much more customization options than WordPress.com.
Can be used by newbies. Even if it's your first time launching a website, you will still be able to do everything yourself. It's a free and open source platform.
Takes care of updating and backing up your site automatically, so you don't have to worry about anything. You're in full control of your website. You can do whatever you want with it.
It's free for a simple and small site, and you get technical support. You can use custom themes and custom plugins.
🤔 How to decide between WordPress.com vs WordPress.org?
In most situations, WordPress.org is meant for those of us who are not afraid to get our hands dirty, and those who want to have full control of their sites. It's also the perfect platform for any type of business site and professional project.
WordPress.com, on the other hand, is great for personal blogs, and sites with no commercial intent.
Thinking of getting into blogging? Here's our complete guide on how to start a blog … based on our experience building this blog from nothing to 150,000+ readers monthly.
Here's how to install WordPress after downloading it from WordPress.org.
Need help with your WordPress work? Here's how to find an outsourcer who will help you set up a WordPress.org site.
So what's it going to be for you? WordPress.com or WordPress.org?


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Prelude to Russia 2018?
I cannot see there was such a surprise by the violent scenes inside the stadium after the England-Russia match in the Euro 2016. Let us face it: this had been building up for three days, with violence in the streets of Marseille, and anyone watching even on TV could feel the negative atmosphere in the stadium at the start of the match. It is fortunately not so common that fans buh during the other team's national anthems, but not so in last night's match.
There is understandably a lot of attention at the poor security arrangements in the stadium (it is truly incredible considering the apparent terrorist threat that they forget all other, more real, threats), but why is there not attention to the much deeper problem of European society?
UEFA, understandably, has campaigns against racism, but xenophobia is something that is inherent in all these tournaments, and with rising nationalism and economic and social crisis in Europe, the ghost of xenophobia is on the rise.
Because let us face it: football does NOT bring people together. Perhaps a few naive fans still think it is all about the friendly clash of sport. But reality is that football is increasingly becoming the outlet for European nationalist sentiments; people who do not even know how to appreciate football, watch it because they get their hard-on with the national anthems and flags, and can look down on other nationalities.
This is, in my view, the real tragedy of the Euro in France and the clashes of the last few days.
I agree that UEFA should send the teams home if the fans cannot behave, but in the end it will do nothing to dampen the ugly nationalism. Football is only an image of wider society.
I hope I am wrong, but I think what we saw yesterday is only a prelude to much uglier things ahead in Russia 2018.
Labels: 2016, Euro 2016, football debate, football reflections, France, hooligans, Russia 2018, violence, xenophobia
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Do you want to know an amazing way that the government will be able to TOTALLY control what EVERYONE says at home, on social media, and at work—including all texting and email? Through Blockchain. Like the familiar political adage says: "It's the economy, stupid." Nothing hits home quite like the pocketbook.
In short, blockchain cannot be queried like a true relational database as of yet—but… they're working on it.
Imagine if your behavior—according to government standards—was linked to all of that? Especially think of the actual money in your bank account being directly linked to everything you say in your home—your car—or even on a walk in the park.
How can that be exactly?
Through the microphone on various devices that are near you—including your TV—your phone—your computer—your car, etc.—through WiFi. Many devices now have microphones in order to be capable of understanding you when you ask them questions or give them commands. They all work in the same way as Amazon's "Alexa," Google's "Home," Microsoft's "Cortana," Apples' "Siri," etc.
Obviously these systems are designed to give the illusion that they only hear what you want them to hear—but do you really think that no one else is listening in?
Here's the real kicker: they are actually working on ways to make Blockchain completely replace all databases. Think about that… all of your conversations from your work and home emails—social media—entertainment, etc. will be IN your bank account—directly attached to your hard-earned money.
That's pretty interesting and insane—isn't it? Imagine the money in your bank account "checking" to see if you've said something against government policy before your "Transaction is Completed" at the grocery store checkout?
Heaven help us when this technology is in place during the time when a Christian-values-hating progressive liberal Democrat (or some other newly formed party) is our president. Imagine someone hostile toward a certain segment of the population with this kind of power under their control?
All they will have to do—once this technology is in place—is turn the key to unlock the most effective and far-reaching tyranny the world has ever known. They will have the scales of justice at their control according to their own moral code.
"So I looked, and behold, a black horse, and he who sat on it had a pair of scales in his hand. And I heard a voice in the midst of the four living creatures saying, "A quart of wheat for a denarius, and three quarts of barley for a denarius; and do not harm the oil and the wine'" (Revelation 6:5b-6).
Obviously not everyone has talking toasters in their homes—or even devices like "Alexa"—but most people do have "smart" phones and/or personal computers. If you have any of these devices—or even a car from the last decade—you are surrounded by microphones… and someone is listening.
Remember Edward Snowden and the government surveillance program called PRISM? How about the Utah Data Center? Server farms storing unfathomable amounts of data are continuously being built around the world. Have you ever wondered where the "Cloud" is physically located?
My daughter attended the TULIP 2018 "Emerging Technologies Conference" in San Francisco in June of this year. She provided me with videos and quotes from the event.
My daughter also told me that everyone kept talking about solving many problems—globally.
Should any of this be cause for panic or concern among born-again believers in Jesus Christ? Of course not—we will always be ready to verbally defend our values and our faith in our wonderful and Almighty God. It is all but just another sign that the return of the King for His bride is rapidly closing in.
Soon the entire world will know that us "rapture loons" were actually reasonable people who merely interpreted the signs of the times according to the truth of God's Holy Word.
"For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him" (2 Chronicles 16:9a).


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ESPN nips 2009-10 SBL TV deal
ESPN will be the main broadcaster for the 2009-10 SBL season after agreeing a deal that worth NT$28 million (US$870,000) which also includes broadcast distribution and marketing rights.
The announcement was made amid the fear of the league not being able to open on time as little progress has been made toward the new season. The public also showed concerns for fan support after a number of popular local players, including Chen Hsin-an and Lin Chih-chieh, left Taiwanese basketball and signed with Chinese teams.
The done deal means SBL teams have secured the largest share of revenue of their annual operation since these team traditionally don't do anything to promote and market themselves.
The National Sports Council, Taiwan's highest sports governing body, also said that it will provide the league with a NT$7 million subsidy as a support for the league that is weathering a difficult time like all sports.
Which means the league has secured NT$35 million in revenue with each team receiving a guaranteed NT$5 million for the new season, which will tip off on January 9 in Miaoli.
In terms of import hiring, team representatives were saying that there will be foreign players playing next season but nothing has been decided yet.
"It's expected that everything will be the same as last year. Same height limit (200cm or 6-7), same salary cap with a maximum of US$10,000 per month, and one import for each team, " Dacin Tigers representative Wang Tsai-hsiang said.
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We have a variety of selfie sticks to suit all budgets.
Promotional Selfie Sticks are a popular branded gift. They can be printed or engraved and come in many colours. There are a number of options from Bluetooth Selfie Sticks to a simple button on the handle to take your Selfie.
Promotional Selfie Sticks are a popular branded gift. They can be printed or engraved and come in many colours.


We were asked by our client, Cospective, to create a piece that highlighted the use of their award-winning cineSync software in Legendary Pictures, Pacific Rim: Uprising. This virtual effects-laden sequel required some heavy-duty work from studios all around the globe, but how could they ensure all of these shots matched the creative vision of the director? Enter cineSync, the world's most trusted remote review, and approval system.
Pacific Rim: Uprising is a sumptuous, visual effects-laden feast with work from a range of incredible studios such as ILM, Atomic Fiction, and Double Negative; it's nothing short of an enormous achievement. This feat couldn't have been achieved so cohesively without a single mind directing the film's vision. Using cineSync, Chiang collated work pouring in from all corners of the globe, ensuring shots from multiple international studios matched director Steven S. DeKnight's bold, singular vision. The result is an electrifying experience, one in which every sword slash and booming Kaiju slam lives up to fans' expectations for the epic sci-fi sequel.
Legendary Entertainment enlisted Chiang for the VFX supervisor role on Pacific Rim: Uprising, knowing his creature feature experience on films such as John Carter and Godzilla (2014) was perfectly suited to this sequel. With almost every shot containing some form of visual effect, Chiang needed to work closely with DeKnight throughout all stages of the production.
With numerous facilities working on the project presented a similarly international affair. From previsualization to final delivery, Chiang oversaw all work and delivered clear, actionable feedback via cineSync, ensuring all ideas made their way from concept to reality without deviating from the initial vision.
"For me, there's no other option out there at the moment. I love cineSync and I always work with it. Every film."
Over the years the industry has grown worldwide, and for Chiang, solutions like cineSync are not only handy, they are absolutely essential. "cineSync is the core tool that has enabled us to be anywhere in the world and still have creative discussions. cineSync has made the world smaller, in the best possible way."


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import java.util.Date;
import java.util.Optional;
import java.util.Set;

import javax.validation.constraints.NotNull;

import com.ethlo.blackboxit.reporting.PerformanceReport;

public class TestResultDto
{
	@NotNull
	private String testClass;

	@NotNull
	private String methodName;

	@NotNull
	private Date timestamp;

	@NotNull
	private Integer repeats;

	@NotNull
	private Integer concurrency;

	@NotNull
	private Integer warmupRuns;

	@NotNull
	private Boolean success;

	private Set<String> tags;

	private String name;

	private Optional<PerformanceReport> performance = Optional.empty();

	public String getMethodName()
	{
		return methodName;
	}

	public void setMethodName(String methodName)
	{
		this.methodName = methodName;
	}

	public Date getTimestamp()
	{
		return timestamp;
	}

	public void setTimestamp(Date timestamp)
	{
		this.timestamp = timestamp;
	}

	public Optional<PerformanceReport> getPerformance()
	{
		return performance;
	}

	public void setPerformance(Optional<PerformanceReport> optional)
	{
		this.performance = optional;
	}

	public void setSuccess(boolean success)
	{
		this.success = success;
	}

	public boolean isSuccess()
	{
		return success;
	}

	public String[] getTags()
	{
		return tags.toArray(new String[tags.size()]);
	}

	public String getName()
	{
		return name;
	}

	public void setName(String name)
	{
		this.name = name;
	}

	public void setTags(Set<String> tags)
	{
		this.tags = tags;
	}

	public String getTestClass()
	{
		return testClass;
	}

	public void setTestClass(String testClass)
	{
		this.testClass = testClass;
	}

	public Integer getRepeats()
	{
		return this.repeats;
	}

	public Integer getConcurrency() {
		return concurrency;
	}

	public void setConcurrency(Integer concurrency) {
		this.concurrency = concurrency;
	}

	public Integer getWarmupRuns() {
		return warmupRuns;
	}

	public void setWarmupRuns(Integer warmupRuns) {
		this.warmupRuns = warmupRuns;
	}

	public void setRepeats(Integer repeats) {
		this.repeats = repeats;
	}
}

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DxO Mark have published their technical review of the Olympus E-M1.
Dpreview full review is up too.
The data confirms that the sensor is different to the E-M5. What confuses me is that Olympus told me to expect a slight improvement in high ISO noise. Instead there is a distinct improvement in dynamic range and colour sensitivity, but noise performance is pretty much the same as the E-M5. ISO 100 looks very good too.
If any E-5 users are still hesitant - have a look at the DxOMark comparison between the E-5 and E-M1 for dynamic range. At low ISO there is a 2 EV superiority and that extends 3 EVs at the high ISO end of the range. Noise superiority ranges from 1-2 EVs.
The E-M1 also has a better sensor in all benchmarks than the Canon EOS-7D, especially in dynamic range.
I may be saying goodbye to my hopes of a McIlroy guitar, this camera really seems to fit the kind of thing I'm after.
Am I too late for the offers?
Ian where the E-M1 is good on noise is at high ISO where there are lots of shadow areas. The have far less blue noise in them compared to the E-M5. Blue noise is a complete pain to get rid of as well without detail loss.
Last week I had been informed an E-M1 had come in for my order & waiting for me, but last week was not pleasant for us & made me rethink so I decided to let it go for now. Maybe next year I may change my mind, but for now the E-M5 will be sufficient for me.
However I am not having as good results with my four thirds lens when focus locks the images are very good ,getting a reasonable focus lock seems to be a problem.
All I seem to read has been good and it appears that Olympus have not only put a lot of time and effort into consolidating the 2 systems into 1 camera, they have also taken on board all the comments/suggestions & feedback from photographers!
How nice to have a company that listens.
The DXO review is a good sign as well.
From what I read and hear, plus my own limited usage of the EM-1, it seems that at last Olympus have done what they set out to do with the E series. Smaller bodies/lenses plus quality files.
On paper the version of adapter should have no bearing on performance. But I suppose there could be a problem with yours?
Good point, noise comes in all forms and a basic lab test measurement can be misleading. I like noise to a degree and there are times when adding noise will improve an image - the right kind of noise! The grain structure and any colour impurity are very important factors.
I am using an MMF 2 purchased from a Member here and No probs with 4/3 glass !
This is the main reason why I prefer to use my Canon 400mm on the E-M1 instead of the 7D, the difference is very marked even allowing for the extra reach. Olympus please make one!
Just when I thought gadget acquisition syndrome (GAS) was abating. When you put the canon on do all of the focus functions on the camera work?
your BIF results are so good my GAS is getting dramatically worse.
Can the Canon lenses autofocus & set F-Stop with an adaptor on the M1?
I notice dpreview have given up their snivelling about 'long' start up times because of the sensor cleaning!
No, I have to manually focus and there is no control over aperture so it's always wide open -but at f5.6 it is unlikely that you would want stop down more than 1 stop.


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The Old State was engaged to plan, design and develop their new web presence. We worked closely with the executive team to bring their new vision for their website to life. It was a true pleasure to work with a company with such a great team. Briereye's culture is all about delivering top notch technology and solutions to their clients, and they have fun doing it. We thank the Brierley+Partners team for the opportunity to work on such an exciting project.


What's the greatest deterrent to better productivity? It's the mouse and trackpad.
Both Mac devices are easy enough to use, even for beginners and switchers from Windows. Anything you can do with the mouse or trackpad is done easier, faster, better with the keyboard. All you need is the right utility to become a Mac power user.
Here's the deal. If you're a hunt and peck typer, read no more. This app won't help you much because you're already struggling with the Mac's keyboard.
If you're a Mac user who wants to improve and become a more efficient user, be more productive, but don't want to try out 20 different apps to get there, LaunchBar is for you.
Simple put, LaunchBar is a keyboard driven productivity app; a utility that gives you faster access and more control than what you get with mouse or trackpad.
With a few keystrokes you can open apps, documents, calendars, bookmarks, music, movies, contacts, and pretty much anything else.
I haven't counted all 1,000 features, but from within a single keyboard activated interface you can manage files, search the web or your Mac, open apps, store multiple clipboards, calculate, and save a whole bunch of time.
Set it up this way.
LaunchBar's preferences give you controls over the Mac's appearance, keyboard shortcuts, assigned actions, the clipboard (which holds multiple clipped items) and much more.
The trick to using LaunchBar is keyboard shortcuts and actions. That means you can assign an action to a keyboard shortcut, including moving files, managing files and folders.
Checkout the List of Features but be prepared to be overwhelmed. It's a stunning list of improved productivity options, and LaunchBar does all that, right from the keyboard. Of course, you're not required to remember every keystroke combination and action.
Start with a few basic actions and keyboard shortcuts, then add to them as you become more comfortable using the keyboard rather than mouse or trackpad.
The list of what LaunchBar does is more intimidating than the actual usage, but suffice it to say that there's little productivity gained from sticking with mouse or trackpad vs. usage of LaunchBar. It's free to try for 30 days, but there's also an extensive tutorial and an online video of what LaunchBar does.


In this lesson, we're going to take a look at three important SketchUp tools—the Dimensioning tool, the Protractor tool, and the Sectioning tool.
The Dimensioning tool lets you display dimensions in your model, as you can see in Figure 10.1.
The Dimensioning tool is a great one when you're creating plans of any sort, such as architectural plans, and need to indicate distances.


View Poll Results: What is your Lake Keep Assist Setting?
So many of us have the Lane Keep Assist feature. As a new owner, i am experimenting with the settings. While i would like to keep my opinion to myself currently, i wouldnt mind seeing how others utilize it.
What have you have yours set to?
Just the warning for me.
I tried the active lane keep assist and while it is kind of a cool feature I like to be in control so I've found the standard lane keep assist gives little corrections which are not as noticeable to me as the active one and I never feel like I'm fighting with the wheel like I've found with active lane keep assist at times.
So for now STD Lane keep assist for me.
It's nice to have when changing a radio station or something where I might not be as attentive as you should be. Not that it is an excuse to do it but just in other cars without that feature there has been a time or two when I drift into another lane because I'm focused on something else.
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MATT NG | WRITER & EDITOR
I have a wide and diverse portfolio of work, having contributed to and collaborated with:
The Yorkshire Evening Post, The Yorkshire Times, Total Film, Total Guitar, Digital Photographer, Ethnic Restaurant,
Coaching Edge, Leeds City Council, Baseball Softball UK, Leeds Softball Association & North Leeds Life.
Bitcoin: the unregulated currency (International General Counsel, January 2015)
Somewhere buried in a landfill rubbish site in Newport, Wales, is a computer hard drive that was worth more than £4 million in December last year.
James Howells was cleaning out his desk last summer and discarded the unused drive, originally from a broken laptop. Held in the device's storage was a digital wallet containing 7,500 bitcoins.
Howells had tasked his computer with 'mining' the digital currency in 2009 – back then the coins were worthless, but by the time he threw them out they were valued at £500,000 – he only realised his mistake months later in November when news reports revealed that a single bitcoin had surpassed the US$1,000 mark. Just three days later, it hit a peak of US$1,209.
More attentive traders have already made millions from the virtual currency in the last few months when its value multiplied nearly six-fold in just over a month, despite fluctuating around the $50-100 region for the vast majority of 2013.
Bitcoin is an electronic peer-to-peer currency which is created and held digitally, with no regulation and no centralisation. Each takes the form of a unique registry number, which is created by a computer set to run software which solves mathematical problems, known as mining. They are widely-regarded as the first of a form of crypto-currency, and they have the banks running scared.
The concept of Bitcoin as a digitally-minted currency was proposed in a 2008 paper by a software developer whose only pseudonym is Satoshi Nakamoto. Many argue the currency's conception was a group effort, seeing as it takes an understanding of cryptology, economics and computer programming to implement. Nevertheless, one year later the Bitcoin open source code and software was released. It's rumoured that Nakamoto is in possession of around one million bitcoins – in December last year they were valued at US$1.1 billion.
Like tokens, they work by the idea of perceived value, as long as people keep using them, and that there are a finite number of them in circulation. Their value is determined by their usage and demand: the more they are used, the more valuable they become. Each denomination is assigned to a user's digital wallet, each with a specific address – when a transfer is made, the address is replaced with the new recipient's details, much like the title or deeds to a property.
To preserve the balance of worth and popularity, the crypto-currency has algorithms which increase the complexity of the mathematical problems to solve before a bitcoin can be mined. A few years ago a home computer would have been sufficient to do the job – then it was discovered that jury-rigged graphics cards were adept in processing the computations. However current complexities now mean that many home computers would consume more in electricity rates than what one would be worth.
In any gold rush, it's the guy selling the spades and pickaxes that turn the most reliable profits. Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) mining machines have now hit the market, selling for thousands and manufactured for the sole purpose of excavating the currency.
Then again, bitcoins are clearly not as tangible or intrinsic as gold – while early adopters and shrewd prospectors have made fortunes already, their significance and potential role in big business is just another facet of technology that many are struggling to get their heads around.
The initial incentive is the profit boost from the negligible transaction fees, as opposed to the 2-3% levied by debit and credit card companies. It could also disrupt global money transfers – for a fraction of the usual fees, users can swiftly move money anywhere in the world, unencumbered by international borders, complex verification processes, bank holidays and imposed limits. Wiring one million US dollars in Bitcoins aboard would cost approximately five US cents in fees and be verified in around 20 minutes.
Early moves by retailers to adopt them as a payment system have been perceived as more of a fashionable PR move. In November, Richard Branson announced that the currency would be accepted by Virgin Galactic for space flights, while lingerie-seller Victoria's Secret and online game company Zynga have also recently embraced the currency.
Though merchants are continuing to come round to Bitcoin, the rate of adoption is still slow among big business in the US: stringent Financial Crimes Enforcement Network rulings, 50 state jurisdictions and a lack of federal oversight cloud the push towards making it legal tender. However, fact-finding hearings have recently taken place at New York's Department of Financial Services, which may set the precedent for state by state regulation in the US. If the currency is given the nod of approval at Wall Street – a global economic arena – it could mark the outset of a massive wave of acceptance and usage.
And yet, it's a currency that has been mired in controversy, not least because of its unregulated and decentralised nature – there's no organisation to turn to if you've been the victim of a fraudulent transaction for example, and no guarantee on how secure the open source code is. More worryingly, the anonymity of transactions raises issues with the use of fronting for criminal activities such as money laundering. It became the default payment system used on Silk Road, the online underground black market. Most recently, the US has arrested operators of two exchanges for the virtual currency, on suspicion of violation of the US Bank Secrecy Act in connection with money laundering, weakening both its position and value.
Its volatility is also a major turn-off for businesses – what firm wants to post a profit report and have estimates slashed only days later if the price of Bitcoins drop as quickly as it can? Price differentials also exist between countries, sometimes by up to 10%. At the present, it poses simply too much risk even for the blue-chips despite its benefits.
Even so, its main driver at this point is people. As a disruptive and destabilising device, Bitcoin is a dream come true for libertarians, who view every transaction as a digital two-fingers towards the establishment. Every micro transaction circumvents a need for traditional roles filled by the centralised monetary institutions, which in turn upsets the leaders that bailed them out.
"The Bitcoin currency and system operate in such a manner that allows individuals to bypass banks and obfuscate the origin or destination of the currency via a process called mixing," says Javier Marti, MD of Bitcoin Global Investments. "This is a problem for governments because Bitcoin comes into the picture at a time when the last thing governments want are ways for people to evade taxes...any kind of taxes. The mere concept of a currency/protocol/commodity that acts as 'digital money', working across borders with the potential to greatly disrupt whole industries including finance, banking, the legal profession and many others is way too complicated for individuals in power to legislate effectively on."
Remember the outrage of the Cypriot people in 2013 when their government announced a haircut seizure of uninsured deposits, and refused transfer requests to move money off the island? Bitcoin could theoretically remove the possibility. Start-ups and entrepreneurs with limited cash flow could also stand to hugely benefit: no more making an appointment with the bank manager and asking for a loan, when instead you could arrange a peer-to-peer loan under mutually agreed terms.
As interest and awareness of Bitcoin escalates from the bottom up, regulators will have little choice but to get into the game and push for some form of transparency and compliance in regards to domestic transactions. If the approval is given, this could bring the currency into the mainstream and help keep a leash on illegal transactions and trades.
Marti says: "This will be the year when the gloves come off and governments around the world finally understand the huge potential for disruption that Bitcoin offers and come down heavy on it, either by making it illegal, taxing Bitcoin exchanges out of business, or co-opting the idea by creating a nationalised version. It does not mean they would kill it, but would simply prevent it from developing properly in their country."
Right now however, there is no clear future for Bitcoin as a viable currency on its own right, beyond its staggeringly liquid (yet potentially highly lucrative) value. Proponents argue that it has all the core parts in the traditional model of value – divisibility, fungibility and finite stock – all that's needed is greater usage, oversight and trust.
Arguments against state that it's nothing more than a weapon of tax evasion and money laundering, and that without a centralised regulatory body it could suddenly become worthless against its bricks and mortar counterparts. For big businesses dealing in established currency, the risk may pose to be too significant to justify dabbling in – for the moment.
In a post-recession environment where people are weary of NSA spying, toxic investments, banker bonuses and bailouts, Bitcoin is a tool for revolution, driving change in a unique way. Peer-to-peer forever changed the landscape of both the music and the movie industries in just a few short years – now it has its sights set on disrupting traditional currency. While not intended to replace its fiat brethren, it still has the potential to whip the old-guard of monetary institutions into action and get involved in some way or the other.
It's performing a precarious balancing act so far, while the crowds are beginning to stop, look and throw down a few coins of their own – if Bitcoin gets governmental approval and traction in international business, experts say its dollar value could soar into the thousands, if not tens of thousands. The gold rush may be over, but the party is just starting.
Matt Ng - content creator


call for submissions for EUROCITIES awards now open!
Citizenship and democracy, i.e. how cities work with citizens, empower them to engage with and understand the importance of the European project for all.
Culture as a smart investment for our cities' future, and especially how culture can build stronger ties between communities, bringing people together to learn from each other, broaden horizons and build relationships, opening up new ways of communication and understanding.
These two topics are especially relevant for ROCK cities and the aspects they are working on in the framework of the project. Therefore, ROCK cities, as members of the EUROCITIES network, are invited to Edinburgh in November 2018 and encouraged to submit examples eligible for the EUROCITIES 2018 Awards.
The EUROCITIES awards recognise outstanding achievement by members in the delivery of local activities or practices that improve the quality of life of their citizens. The EUROCITIES awards 2018 will showcase projects and actions undertaken by our members to foster 'Creative Competitive Cities'. Examples and initiatives submitted by cities as entries for the awards should have shown measurable impacts and demonstrated results in the last six months. Please carefully read the call for submissions.
Awards entry forms must be submitted by 31 May 2018, 12 noon CET.


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HomeNewsWeather warm up expected
Weather warm up expected
By Troy Landreville
Thursday, Jul. 18th, 2019
Sunny conditions are expected over the next week. (Supplied by) Pexels.com)
July started with a fizzle.
Now get ready for some sizzle.
Regions across Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast have already exceeded their normal amount of rainfall for the month.
But with the exception of Port Hardy, raindrops will be few and far between in places including the Comox Valley, Campbell River, and Powell River over the next week.
Environment Canada meteorologist Bobby Sekhon says this is the driest time of the year on average for Vancouver Island but there has been some bands of rain fall thanks to some cold, low pressure systems.
Sekhon said rainfall amounts have been above normal for this time of the year but are no where close to historical levels.
"We're not, for example, cracking the top 10 in our records for these precipitation amounts," he said. "Yeah, it's been wet but we've seen wetter in the past. It's not too extraordinary I would say, but definitely wetter than the past couple of years at least."
A total of 58 mm of rain has fallen on Port Hardy through the first 17 days of July, edging above its normal for the month of 53.7 mm.
Powell River has seen 44.6 mm of rain from July 1st to 17th. The city's average for July is 36.5 mm.
The Comox Valley averages 26.7 mm of rain in all of July. Up to July 17th, there has been 33.3 mm.
Campbell River has been right on target in terms of total rainfall. A total of 37.7 mm has been recorded up to July 16th.
The city averages 39.4 mm for the entire month.
The normal amounts are measured from 1981 to 2010.
A high-pressure ridge is expected to arrive this weekend, bringing with it sunshine and temperatures in the mid-to-upper 20s C.
It's a little bit of a different story on the North Island including Port Hardy where an off-shore system could bring even more rainfall on Friday and possibly Sunday.
Sekhon predicts the summer weather to stick around for the next few days, at least.
"We're looking at fairly warm and dry conditions into most of next week," Sekhon said. "Late next week looks a little bit tricky but we can hope because the last week of July is on average the driest time of the year for the South Coast."


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After being unable to have the Fall 2018 WSS meeting, the great guys at Eagle Ranch Golf Club (Derek Rose and crew) have stepped up to hold our Spring 2019 meeting. This Arnold Palmer Signature design with amazing views of the Rockies will challenge the best of us and treat all of us to a great day of golf! We will have two "closest to the pin" contests with the format being best ball.
Prior to the golf outing, we will have a continental breakfast with education to follow. Dr. Frank S. Rossi from Cornell University will be providing one of his stimulating GCSAA presentations! Stay tuned, as we are awaiting exactly which topic Frank will be discussing.
We must thank Andy Nikkari for all the years of heading up these West Slope Superintendent meetings. Andy has passed the torch to Steve Ehnes, so please RSVP to Sehnes@wilburellis.com. Please include your GHIN number and handicap. If you don't have an official GHIN, you must be a PRO!!!! You can sign up for a GHIN at http://ghin.com/egolfer/register.aspx . As usual, payment will be made the day of the event. Look forward to seeing everyone there for a great day of education and fellowship.
$25.00 If you can only make the education and need to miss out on the great club.
Payment will be taken on the day of the event.
Plan on joining everyone after the round for a cold beer with prizes to follow.


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