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20th Gathering of Edinburgh and Glasgow Discussion
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by Hazel Sapling Mon Jun 04, 2018 11:19 am
Edinburgh Squad
LH's: Schoeman, Dell, Marfo, Sutherland
Hookers: McInally, Ford, Fenton, Cherry
TH's: Nel, Berghan, McCallum, Ceccarelli
Second Row: Gilchrist, Toolis, McKenzie, Carmichael, Hunter-Hill
Back Row: Barclay, Hamilton, Crosbie; Watson, Ritchie; Bradbury, Mata, Miller, Nayalo
SH's: Pyrgos, Fowles, Kennedy, Shiel
FH's: Hickey, VDW, McLelland, Baggott
Centres: Scott, Socino, Bennett, Dean, Johnstone, G Taylor
Back 3: Fife, VDM, Hoyland, Brown, Graham; Kinghorn
Forward Total: 26
- Internationals: 16 (14 Scots, 1 Italian, 1 Fijian)
- NSQ: 4 (1 of whom is a project)
- Under 25 (as of September 1st, 2018): 7 (2 capped)
Backs Total: 20
- Internationals: 8 (Socino lone non-Scot)
- NSQ: 4 (2 projects)
- Under 25 (as of September 1st, 2018): 10 (2 capped)
Glasgow Squad
LH's: Bhatti, Allan, Kebble
Hookers: Brown, Turner, Stewart, Bryce
TH's: Fagerson, Nuka, Rae, Nicol
Second Row: Gray, Swinson, Cummings, McDonald, Brian, Peterson, Davidson
Back-Row: M Fagerson, Harley; Gibbins, Smith, Fusaro; Wilson, Ashe, Tameilau, Flockhart
SH's: Price, G Horne,Frisby, Mata, Baletto
FH's: Horne, Hastings, Jackson
Centres: Dunbar, H Jones, Johnson, Dunbar, Grigg, P Kelly
Back 3: Seymour, VDM, L Jones, Masaga, Tagive, Hughes, Beattie, Nairn; Hogg, Thomson
- Internationals: 15 (12 Scots, 2 Americans, 1 Tongan)
- Under 25 (as of September 1st, 2018): 11 (4 capped, both projects)
- Internationals: 14 (10 Scots, 1 Fijian, 1 Kiwi, 1 Canadian, 1 Aussie)
- NSQ: 4 (No projects if Thomson is already tied to SA)
Overall: 97 players
- Internationals: 53 (43 Scots)
- NSQ: 19 (5 projects)
- Under 25: 36 (9 capped)
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Re: 20th Gathering of Edinburgh and Glasgow Discussion
by BigGee Thu Jun 28, 2018 10:51 am
I am not so bothered about the start of the season in any case. We will have all the Scotland players who did not tour available from the go and what last season told us is that you need players with something left in the tank come April to win anything.
Our season started to unravel during the 6N window when we were light on players then did not improve when the internationalists came back and were knackered. We need more depth and rotation to last us a whole season. If we put our best XV out, we will still have a very competitive team, capable of beating just about anyone on our day. That won't win us anything though, as how often will that genuinely happen?
I'd rather wait for some decent players than take whatever is available because we have to. You would hope that a lot of the kids who got bloodied last year will be a lot better for the experience in any case.
jimbopip wrote: I'm sure it'll be fine.
If he gives you a jag, you'll only feel a little prick.
Try the chicken and don't forget to tip your waitress.
I'd love to but am a veggie!
by Eejit Thu Jun 28, 2018 12:50 pm
Consistency is clearly the name of the game. With the spine of the team in flux last season with the Super Touch players coming in late and Finn's last dance I can certainly understand DR not looking for wholesale changes. That being said there are real concerns with some of the front row and at No8 that really do need bolstering.
by BigGee Thu Jun 28, 2018 4:04 pm
Eejit wrote: Consistency is clearly the name of the game. With the spine of the team in flux last season with the Super Touch players coming in late and Finn's last dance I can certainly understand DR not looking for wholesale changes. That being said there are real concerns with some of the front row and at No8 that really do need bolstering.
Agree with that, Glasgow have not become a bad team overnight and with a few tweaks could become a very good one again.
We always said that DR should be judged on his second season when he really does have a chance to set things up the way he wanted to.
Glasgow Twitter came back to life this afternoon with some pictures of some very hot looking players sweating away whilst running around Scotstoun in 30 degree heat! The new arrivals were heard to be muttering about the fact they had been told it is cold and rainy in Glasgow!
by RDW Thu Jun 28, 2018 4:15 pm
Tim Swinson ruled out for 6 months with a leg injury.
RDW_Scotland wrote: Tim Swinson ruled out for 6 months with a leg injury.
Yes, just saw that, it looked nasty at the time.
Well it gives some of the other Glasgow locks, Big Brian and Cummings in particular the chance to cement a place in the team. The 18 year old Marshall Skyes, who was very impressive in the U20s has been brought up north from Ipswich (my sister in law teaches at his old school) and will be playing for Ayr and presumably will be in the Glasgow Academy. You might see him getting a bit of game time, he looks like a real prospect.
Scotland will miss him less you would imagine, with no shortage of decent locks around. Big Brian will be SQ as well in about a years time and you would hope and imagine that Callum Hunter-Hill will be pushing on a bit more this year as well.
BigGee wrote:
Might as well get him capped now then!
by tigertattie Fri Jun 29, 2018 12:02 pm
Feel for Tim Swinson as this injury could be the end of his Scotland career (at the very least he'll need to do some fighting to get a place back)
He is a very limited player but he does try so fair play to the man. Against Arg he was injured and you could see him laying there but then the maddo go up and started hopping about trying to get into position to tackle someone. I'm pretty sure he actually made one tackle while hopping!
by RDW Fri Jun 29, 2018 12:08 pm
Yeah I think he did tackle someone - fair play to him but I hope that didn't make things worse.
I remember Peter Horne trying to play on with a clearly busted knee several tours ago in SA (when we got pumped) and he must have made things a lot worse. He was out for a long time after.
by IanBru Fri Jun 29, 2018 12:21 pm
Hey lads, here's a quick update from Bru Towers.
I managed to shoot Hagia Sophia with a tranquilizer dart, and as she was lying in narcotic delirium, I asked her to marry me.
She said yes. She also dribbled a bit.
by tigertattie Fri Jun 29, 2018 1:22 pm
congrats on you ability to shoot a drug dart a a human being Ian
I hope the ring you've given her has at least a semi-precious stone on it and not just a bru stone!
by BigGee Fri Jun 29, 2018 1:36 pm
Congrats Bru, I saw your pictures on Twitter, you both looked delighted.
by jimbopip Fri Jun 29, 2018 1:54 pm
IanBru wrote: Hey lads, here's a quick update from Bru Towers.
She said yes. In the words of Bill Crosby, "I also dribbled a bit".
Fixed that for you
Is there a prize for Most Tasteless Use Of Quote Function Ever?
Just asking for a friend like.
jimbopip wrote:
She said yes. In the words of Bill Cosby, "I also dribbled a bit".
by IanBru Fri Jun 29, 2018 3:13 pm
Jim, I'm pouring Clorox on my computer screen.
by RDW Fri Jun 29, 2018 3:14 pm
Congratulations Bru - can't wait for our invites to the stag!
IanBru wrote:
Plus ca change, Ian.
Actually, Admin Boy just came up with a good idea (monkeys, typewriters, Shakespeare etc) you could invite sundry posters to a ScotlandStagDo.
accidentally done on purpose?
https://theoffsideline.com/exclusive-shaun-wane-on-why-he-sought-out-scotland-role/
A good read about what Shane Wane might bring to the Scotland set up. He could prove to be a great addition and a great benefit to the youngsters coming through.
You do wonder, with the almost inevitable re-shuffling of the coaching teams post the WC, that he might slot into a permanent coaching role with Scotland. There has already been some talk of Matt Taylor moving on and he might fancy a head coaches job, having done defence for a good long time now.
One thing about Toonie is that he has no problems getting other good coaches to come and work with him.
by Hazel Sapling Sat Jun 30, 2018 1:55 pm
Well done Bru!
For some reason BG, the link is not working from here or Google. May have been put on too early!
by RDW Sat Jun 30, 2018 1:57 pm
The link worked for me yesterday but seems to have disappeared from their website.
It was a good interview though!
by tigertattie Sat Jun 30, 2018 6:53 pm
As captain Jack would say
Where has the rugby gone?
by George Carlin Mon Jul 02, 2018 7:40 am
Well done Bru.
by BigGee Mon Jul 02, 2018 3:14 pm
Well finally the spaceship Glasgow Warriors breaks radio silence and announces a signing.
Even if Adam Nicol, who gets a years contract, was not quite the big one we were looking for, he was a very decent junior, who made his Glasgow debut while still in the U20s. Unusually for a Scottish TH, he was big and powerful enough to thrive at that level and was someone who looked like he could make the step up. He is still only 20 and should have plenty more development to do, but should be pushing to be our third TH this season.
Lewis Wyne, who was playing fairly regularly two seasons ago, but seems to have stalled somewhat since then, is getting sent down to London Scottish for the season, with a recall clause if he is needed. It will do him some good to get some regular game time down there.
Good to see as well that the London Scottish link up still seems to be active. A bit of time down there did not do George Horne any harm at all!
by Hazel Sapling Mon Jul 02, 2018 3:23 pm
Adam Nicol probably should have got more than 1 season. He looked a real prospect for the future. Not quite on the level of McCallum or as Z Fagerson was. Hopefully he can keep pushing on.
Wynne got plenty of game time under Toonie and hardly any under Rennie. A season in LS will do him good.
Not exactly what was imagined after taking so long to announce anything.
by tigertattie Mon Jul 02, 2018 3:36 pm
Its a back row that Glasgow are desperately in need of!
by RDW Mon Jul 02, 2018 8:13 pm
https://www.ultimaterugby.com/news/stade-francais-confirm-departees/607071
Stade have just released a shedload of players - any of those suited to Glasgow?
by Eejit Mon Jul 02, 2018 10:47 pm
RDW_Scotland wrote: https://www.ultimaterugby.com/news/stade-francais-confirm-departees/607071
I wish we could filter by the following criteria:
1. Enormous
2. Gets over the gain line
3. See point 1
by George Carlin Tue Jul 03, 2018 7:38 am
Eejit wrote:
The best one would have been Zhvania (mahoosive loosehead) but Wasps have already bought him.
by IanBru Tue Jul 03, 2018 4:02 pm
RDW_Scotland wrote: Congratulations Bru - can't wait for our invites to the stag!
That right there is a truly excellent idea! I'd suggest a November test or 1872 match. Plenty of time to plan, as we're looking at summer 2020 to Spring 2021 for the grand hitching.
by EWT Spoons Tue Jul 03, 2018 4:08 pm
Congratulations Bru.
Tranquilizer darting someone is a lost art, I'm glad you are bringing it back
by nickj Wed Jul 04, 2018 9:37 am
Harries joins the Blues https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/44703949
by tigertattie Wed Jul 04, 2018 12:44 pm
nickj wrote: Harries joins the Blues https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/44703949
someone help me out here! did we send Harries out on loan to another team at the end of the season? I've got it in my head that he played at least one game for someone else!!!
by Hazel Sapling Wed Jul 04, 2018 2:02 pm
I can't remember with Harries, but I think you are right Tiger.
The move makes sense. Not as good as younger Scottish wings and, ultimately, not good enough for a NSQ. Hopefully a sign of Graham getting more game time next season.
by RDW Wed Jul 04, 2018 2:05 pm
He played for Wales 7s the last few rounds of the series.
Was it not the Dragons?
by tigertattie Wed Jul 04, 2018 4:22 pm
RDW_Scotland wrote: He played for Wales 7s the last few rounds of the series.
ahhhhhhhh it may have been the 7s.
by EWT Spoons Fri Jul 06, 2018 1:23 pm
Pyrgos has signed for Edinburgh
by RDW Fri Jul 06, 2018 1:23 pm
Glasgow fans are going to go crazy!
Great signing for Edinburgh
Scotland international scrum-half Henry Pyrgos has signed for Edinburgh on a one-year-deal.
The 28-year-old makes the move to the capital in search of a new challenge after eight years with Glasgow with whom he won the then Guinness PRO12 in 2015.
Capped 29 times for his country, the 28-year-old has also racked up 147 appearances for the Warriors in his eight years at Scotstoun since signing from Loughborough University.
On the prospect of linking up with Richard Cockerill's side, he said: "I've thoroughly enjoyed my eight years at Glasgow. Winning the league in 2015 was an incredible moment and one I'll always remember. I'd especially like to thank all the players, management and fans for their support over the years.
"I'm really excited by the opportunity to join Edinburgh. The club has a great playing squad and coaching team, so I'm looking forward to being part of it. I believe the club is a great place for me to continue to develop as a player."
Edinburgh Head Coach Cockerill said: "Henry is a proven leader and comes with bags of experience which will add real strength in depth to our scrum-half group.
"He's a winner and has captained Scotland, so it's great that he feels Edinburgh is a place where he can compete for further honours with both club and country."
Pyrgos made his international debut as a second-half substitute for former Edinburgh scrum-half Mike Blair against New Zealand in the first Autumn Test of 2012.
The same switch was made in the next game against South Africa in which Pyrgos scored his first international try, before adding a second as part of a stunning fightback which helped his country post a 21-19 victory over Argentina in the third Test of Scotland's 2014 summer tour.
Injury curtailed his involvement in the 2015 Six Nations, but after helping Glasgow lift the Guinness PRO12 title, Pyrgos was back on the scoresheet of that year's opening Summer Test against Ireland, in which he made his first start as captain.
He scored his third try in the Dublin Test match before scoring against Italy in Turin the following week and subsequently earned selection for the 2015 Rugby World Cup, captaining the side in the win over USA.
Pyrgos was ruled out for much of the following season due to injury, but he made his return to action in the 2016 summer tour to Japan, captaining the side and kicking nine points in the second Test.
A former pupil of Bryanston School in Dorset, Henry is eligible for Scotland through his mum, who was born in Grangemouth, while his grandparents were born in Dundee.
by jimbopip Fri Jul 06, 2018 1:30 pm
I feel sorry for him ,as he is a good player with a lot to offer.
On the other hand either Barretto has caught DR's eye or a SH SH is on his way north.
P.s. if the Luvvies keep signing Warriors does this settle the third match at home 1872 argument?
Reasonably happy with Pyrgos joining Edinburgh. It's only for a year, so don't know if it's a loan or permanent.
He'll be a good player for the like of Shiel to learn from though, and if it keeps fowles further away from a starting place then he's ok in my book.
Yeah I hope this doesn't prevent Shiel getting some meaningful gametime - we know Fowles (and probably Kennedy) aren't going to be challenging for Scotland any time soon, if ever.
He's only with us for a year, so worst case Shiel has another year to learn his role, and comes through next year.
Can't believe how negative some folk are about him signing though. He's only 28, is a league winner and is a massive step up from what we have. Not sure what some fans are expecting if they are not happy about getting him. I don't think he's international class, but that really doesn't matter at club level.
Plus we have a new 10 coming in, so having a cool head like Pyrgos alongside him can only be a good thing. Same with our relatively young pack.
Pyrgos is exactly the kind of 9 we need - experienced and a good controller of the game, but able to make a break and score tries too. His form might not have been as good the last season or two but at 28 he's right in his prime.
It benefits Scotland two as our top 5 SH options will be playing regularly.
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by tigertattie Fri Jul 06, 2018 2:22 pm
its actually a bit of an odd signing as it leaves Glasgow with Plan A Horne Jnr and Plan B Aldi Price.
Both very similar players and if a steady head is required to come on to close out a game, neither one of them really fits that mold like PieCrust does!
tigertattie wrote: its actually a bit of an odd signing as it leaves Glasgow with Plan A Horne Jnr and Plan B Aldi Price.
It gets worse - plan C is Mad Mata!
RDW_Scotland wrote:
Would be an absolute fit for ToonieBall
"Gaffer, Ali price isn't giving us enough madness at scrummy"
"Deploy the Horne Bot 2.0"
"Gaffer, even George isn't providing enough unpredictable insanity to proceedings
"Execute plan mad mental Fiji Weegie"
They do have 4 9s left at the club. I mean they're all pretty similar with Horne, Price, Mata, Baretto their options, but they have cover. I would have been comfortable with Fowles moving over, but it would leave Edinburgh short if Kennedy or Pyrgos picked up a knock
Who the hell is Baretto...?


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Q: Can boost::atomic really improve performance by reducing overhead of sys calls (in mutex/semaphore) in multithreading? I am trying to compare the performance of boost::atomic and pthread mutex on Linux:
 pthread_mutex_t mutex = PTHREAD_MUTEX_INITIALIZER ;
 int g = 0 ;

 void f()
 {

    pthread_mutex_lock(&mutex);
    ++g;
    pthread_mutex_unlock(&mutex);
    return ;
 }
 const int threadnum = 100;
 int main()
 {
    boost::threadpool::fifo_pool tp(threadnum);
    for (int j = 0 ; j < 100 ; ++j)
    {
            for (int i = 0 ; i < threadnum ; ++i)
                    tp.schedule(boost::bind(f));
            tp.wait();
    }
    std::cout << g << std::endl ;
    return 0 ;
 }

its time:
 real    0m0.308s
 user    0m0.176s
 sys     0m0.324s

I also tried boost::atomic:
 boost::atomic<int> g(0) ;

 void f()
 {

      ++g;
    return ;
  }
  const int threadnum = 100;
  int main()
  {
    boost::threadpool::fifo_pool tp(threadnum);
    for (int j = 0 ; j < 100 ; ++j)
    {
            for (int i = 0 ; i < threadnum ; ++i)
                    tp.schedule(boost::bind(f));
            tp.wait() ;
    }
    std::cout << g << std::endl ;
    return 0 ;
   }

its time:
 real    0m0.344s
 user    0m0.250s
 sys     0m0.344s

I run them many times but the timing results are similar.
Can atomic really help avoid overhead of sys calls caused by mutex/semaphore ?
Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks
UPDATE : increase the loop number to 1000000 for
    for (int i = 0 ; i < 1000000 ; ++i)
    {
            pthread_mutex_lock(&mutex);
            ++g;
            pthread_mutex_unlock(&mutex);
    }

similar to  boost::atomic .
test the time by "time ./app"
use boost:atomic:
real    0m13.577s
user    1m47.606s
sys     0m0.041s

use pthread mutex:
real    0m17.478s
user    0m8.623s
sys     2m10.632s

it seems that boost:atomic is faster because pthread use more time for sys calls.
Why user time + sys is larger than real time ?
Any comments are welcome !

A: I guess you're not correctly measuring the time taken by atomics vs mutexes. Instead, you're measuring the overhead incurred by the boost thread pool management: it takes more time to setup a new task f() than executing the task itself.
I suggest you add another loop in f() to obtain something like this (do the same for the atomic version)
 void f()
 {
    for(int i = 0  ; i < 10000 ; i++) {
      pthread_mutex_lock(&mutex);
      ++g;
      pthread_mutex_unlock(&mutex);
    }
    return ;
 }

Please post the score if something changed, I'd interested to see the difference !

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JAMIE VARDY was offered to German side RB Leipzig after the club had failed to sign Joe Gomez, claims Leipzig's head coach.
Ralf Rangnick has revealed how he was approached by Vardy's agent on a flight back from London two summers ago.
The club had held discussions over a possible move for teenager Gomez, then at Charlton, but Liverpool eventually muscled in on the deal last summer.
And Rangnick told German magazine Sport Bild that he rejected Vardy, who was nominated for PFA Player of the Year this season, because of his age.
Vardy has scored 22 goals in 34 league games for Leicester this season.
The Foxes are just one win away form winning an unlikely title and have three games remaining.
As for Gomez, the Liverpool defender had a promising start to life at Anfield before a knee injury in October ruled him out for the season.
Last week he told Anfield HQ he was on the mend.
"I'm back outside now so that has been a big step up for me in terms of getting on with my rehab and doing my ball work and just trying to build up my fitness," Gomez said.


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Brazil Adopts Yoruba as Official Language
The Brazilian government has introduced the compulsory study of African History and Yoruba Language into the primary and secondary schools curriculum; should this be a welcome development for Africa?
It is no news that there is an age-long relationship between Brazil and the Yoruba Language. Yoruba is a language spoken across West Africa, it is the main language of the people from the Oyo Empire, and was exported to communities along the West African coast as far as Liberia, through trade and military expansion. According to 'Metzler Lexikon Sprache,' written by Helmut Gluck, Yoruba is the native language of about 30 Million Africans.
Although the relationship between the language and Brazilian heritage dates as far back as the Pre-colonial era, adopting it as an official language was indeed a bold step by the Brazilian authorities.
The Brazilian Minister of Culture, Dr Sérgio Sá leitão, while speaking at the Institute of African Studies, University of Sao Paulo, in Brazil paraded important dignitaries including Nigerian artists and historians, as well as professors of arts and African studies at a lecture on the importance of Yoruba language in the Brazilian culture and tradition.
According to him, the inclusion of African History and Yoruba Language in the curriculum would help bring the African Brazilian people close to their roots, and thus encourage the understandings of the language among other important languages in Brazil apart from Portuguese which is the official language.
The Minister highlighted the role played by Brazil during the festival of arts and culture, 'FESTAC 77', held in Lagos, Nigeria in 1977; the constant intercultural programmes between Nigeria and Brazil; the annual carnival of arts, music and cultural displays featuring prominent African artists and Yoruba writers such as Yinka Shonibare, Adeyinka Olaiya, El Anatsui among many others, including the highly respected Yoruba writer, Professor Wande Abimbola.
Brazilian Minister of Culture flanked by 1986 Nobel Prize in Literature Winner, Professor Wole Soyinka | Photo Credit: Konbini.com
Also speaking at the event, Peruvian Nobel Laureate, Prof. Mário Vargas Llosa made mention of the African community in Peru where the African Peruvians are settled till date. Vargas Llosa, who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2010, is known as one of Latin America's most significant novelists and essayists, and one of the leading writers of his generation.
According to Vargas Llosa, Yoruba people and their culture have helped the universe. He said the Yoruba language should no longer be approached as an ethnic language, but a universal language that is alive in the culture and tradition of African and her roots around the universe.
Speaking in Yoruba and Portuguese, Prof Katiuscia Ribeiro of the Institute of African Studies drew attention to the African philosophical practices introducing the constant representation of the Yoruba culture and religion in the Brazilian traditional beliefs.
A Nigerian carnival artist, painter and illustrator, Adeyinka Olaiya, also expressed the benefits the Yoruba language would bring to the Brazilian culture if fully integrated into the Brazilian educational curriculum.
According to Olaiya, living in Salvador, Brazil, is like living in any of the western states of Nigeria where the Yoruba are predominantly located.
"Most of the cultures and traditions in evidence in Brazil are all of the heritages brought along to the Latin American country by the majority Yoruba families, victims of the BARCO NEGREIROS, the NEGRO BOAT that forcefully brought the enslaved West Africans to Brazil in the 13th century.
"The Yoruba heritage that represents the majority of the African cultural practices in Brazil today is having several words in Yoruba roots. Akara, Dendê, Iyalode, Babalawo, Iyalawo and lots more are all derived from the Yoruba roots."
Many Africans, both those living in the continent and in the diaspora have welcomed the news saying it will give the 'lost sons' of Africa in Brazil a sense of belonging.
Do you agree, what are your thoughts?
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How to Get a Work Permit in Thailand
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A non-Thai citizen may work and operate a business in Thailand as long as he has procured a work permit. It is illegal to work in the Land of Smiles without a work permit. Without this legal requirement, an expatriate employee or employer could be arrested and be sent to jail even after paying a huge fine. An expatriate with the intent of working in Thailand should be informed about the application process for obtaining and retaining a work permit in Thailand.
A working permit may be granted to an expatriate if his employer can provide the necessary documents for a work permit, and if his proposed occupation is allowable to foreigners. However, any or most of the following conditions must also be satisfied.
The business establishment must have a registered capital of 2,000,000 Baht. If the applicant has a Thai spouse, capitalization may be 1,000,000 Baht only. The norm is to hire one expatriate for every 2,000,000 Baht capital, but up to 10 expatriates only.
The business establishment deals with export trade, with a 3,000,000 Baht foreign currency remittance. One expatriate could be hired for every 3,000,000 Baht, but up to 3 foreign employees only.
The business establishment should have paid at least 5,000,000 Baht to the Revenue Department in the course of three years. One expatriate is allowed for every 5,000,000 Baht.
The business establishment should have at least 50 Thai employees. An expatriate can be hired for every 50 Thai employees, but not more than 5.
Any expatriate with a computed personal income tax of at least 18,000 Baht, or has already paid such amount to the Revenue Department may apply for a work permit.
Non-Immigrant Visa Application
Before an expatriate can secure a work permit in Thailand, he needs to have a non-immigrant visa or in some cases, a resident visa. This initial visa must be obtained before going to Thailand. Below are the requirements for obtaining a non-immigrant visa in one's country.
The applicant must have been offered a legitimate job by a credible Thai company, or will start his own Thai company with himself as an employee.
The Thai company has requested a non-immigrant visa for the potential expatriate employee so that the company may apply for the applicant's work permit.
The Thai company can vouch for the applicant's moral character in terms of his being respectful to Thai culture, and following the laws of the country.
It is best to apply for a visa at least 30 days before he leaves for Thailand. It is the responsibility of the consulate to secure copies of financial statements and registration documents of the Thai company. If a potential expat employee or employer has already secured a non-immigrant visa, he may begin the process of applying for a work permit. The Ministry of Labor processes the work permit application, and if every requirement has been satisfied the process takes 7 business days.
Non-immigrant Visa
Photocopied and signed pages of the passport
Departure Card
Authenticated copy of educational degree
Authenticated Transcript of Records
Signed copy of the licenses of certificates of the applicant
Curriculum Vitae of the applicant
Required photos – 3 copies of 5 x6 cm full face photographs of applicant in business attire.
Original and authenticated photocopy of marriage certificate if the applicant is married to a Thai national, including Thai ID of a spouse, birth certificates of children, household registration.
The employer must also provide required work permit documents such as the Commercial Registration Department certificate of the company, certified list of shareholders, a license issued by the Factory Department and Ministry of Industry. VAT certificate and filing, Social Security payment filing and Witholding Tax. Each document must be duly stamped, sealed, and duly signed by the managing director. All government-issued certifications must be dated not more than 90 days of the application for the work permit.
If the work is in Bangkok, the foreign applicant should apply at the Ministry of Labor. If the potential job is not in Bangkok, application should be filed at the province's city hall or the Department of Employment.
Exemptions on Work Permit
According to the Foreign Business Act, there are some occupations that do not necessitate a work permit. First, any member of the consular missions or diplomatic corps, including their family and personal staff, is exempted from securing a work permit. Officials of the United Nations and representative of member countries, including their family and personal staff are also exempted from securing work permit. Any individual working for the Thai Kingdom under an official agreement between the Thai government and the employee's government or affiliated international organization may work in Thailand without a work permit. There are times when the Thai government gives special permission for individuals to work in Thailand. Any individual working for the benefit of Thai education, sports, arts, and culture may be exempted from getting a work permit.
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Hewlett-Packard is continuing its acquisition spree: the company has just announced a definitive agreement to acquire security and compliance management company ArcSight in a deal valued at $1.5 billion. The purchase is another strategic acquisition by Hewlett-Packard in a strategy originally outlined by now-departed CEO Mark Hurd to expand the company's base of enterprise computing services: ArcSight specializes in computer and network security services, enabling companies to monitor their internal networks and processes for signs of fraud, intrusion, misappropriation of servies, and theft.
HP's acquisition of ArcSight comes just after the company won a bidding war for cloud storage vendor 3Par: HP will be spending a little more than $2 billion to keep the company from being acquired by Dell. As with ArcSight, the 3Par acquisition is about augmenting and expanding HP's existing services to enterprises and large-scale computing customers, rather than products or services focussed on consumers.
The strategy for expanding HP's enterprise businesses was formulated in part by former HP CEO Mark Hurd; Hurd resigned from the CEO position for violating the company's code of business conduct in his relationship with an HP marketing contractor. Last week, Oracle snapped up Hurd to serve as co-President of the database company, prompting an immediate lawsuit from HP.


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In India, a number of banks have either gone for Internet Banking or are on the verge of going for it. The system I am talking about is different from what was possible up to now - off line information or few limited services. I am talking about the type that enables the customer to transact business on line in real time.
The decision to implement an Internet banking solution for your bank should not be based on the "we-too-have-it" factor (an economist will call it Mr. Jones' effect). Before you decide for Internet based delivery channel you should consider a variety of factors. The first and the foremost being the business justification for it. In any case the RBI is going to need it (duly passed by your board of directors) before you get permission for it.
A channel management software has a wide range of possible configurations. It may range from the simple Internet Banking channel to a full range of channels - ATMs, POSs, Kiosks, mobile banking (SMS and IVR), TVs and so on. Many new channels may be coming in. At the simplest, it will cost you about two crores of rupees. Apparently, you should have a careful assessment of whether you should go in for an Internet based banking system or not.
1.	Possibility of new business generated.
2.	Additional floating funds expected from new as well as the existing customers.
3.	Expansion in the geographical reach of your business (Please note, the markets are opening and expanding).
4.	Your plans to integrate with other banks or the total banking system (RBI has started the implementation of RTGS. An internal real-time transaction system combined with the Real Time Gross Settlement System of the RBI will be a miraculous achievement for the Indian banking customer).
5.	The image value. The image of a tech-savvy bank, especially if you are targeting Generation X.
6.	The chances of your customers shifting loyalty if you do not modernise.
a.	It is just not possible to quantify the above factors.
b.	If you take into account these factors, especially points 2 through 6, almost every bank will have a strong case for delivery channel management system for banking.
I may not agree with you on point 'a' but on point 'b' I have to agree. But, if that is the case, why should you spend time and money on analysing these. Time and money do not come for free.
There are reasons for it. For one, if you have built a detailed business case for it with projected figures, your Internet banking team knows where to push and for what objective. This is the first requirement for any successful investment. For another, when you analyse your business relevance to the Internet Banking, with points 2 to 6 in mind, you will realise that your investment in the Internet Banking is not complete with buying and installing the SW and the HW. You must have a plan for generating new customers, new deposits, new borrowers, a plan to utilise the floats efficiently as soon as they are available. You will need an entirely new set of procedures (which responds with e-speed), a new set of mentality, a new behaviour pattern, and a new service image. And all this will need investment - investment in Process Redesign, in Process Change Management, in training the personnel, in new recruitment, in marketing the concept not only to the external clients but, before this, to the internal clients - the employees-, and so on.
This all may sound so obvious and so simple. My experience with the banks suggests that the bankers who may readily spend 4- 5 crores of rupees on buying and implementing a channel management system of the most modern type, will not invest 20 -30 lakhs of rupees on these activities. The problem of the proverbial last mile! For them the project ends with the successful UAT. My strong recommendation is that let your project begin with the completion of UAT. As a banker you are not interested in the technology. Your objective is business - the business of banking. And your project will start with the end of the technological side of the project.
So, if you want to go for a channel management system or simply Internet banking system, go for it. But plan your investment not only in the hardware and software and the firewall. Have a complete business plan including all the aspects as stated above, with required investments. Then only will your business be able to reap the benefits of this investment.


A diamond jewellery design house 'Yoube Jewellery' presented its fascinating jewellery collection for the first time at the India International Jewellery Week 2015. Dynamic filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar opened the show and the stunning actress Aditi Rao Hydari walked the ramp in the showstopper piece for this collection. A group of beautiful Calendar Girls in the audience will be present to cheer on as this spectacular collection unveals.
Talented designer Masumi Mewawalla takes her creativity a notch higher as she join hands with AAKS Jewels as the clothing partner for the most awaited Jewellery show of the year – The Indian International Jewellery Week 2015. The dainty actress Kiara Advani flaunted the showstopper piece and rocked a fabulous outfit by the young designer.
Masumi's Pink Peacock Couture comprised flowy silhouettes, chic jumpsuits and evening gowns that perfectly complemented the elegant jewellery collection being featured at the show. Her designs reflect the hues of the Earth's shadow and the midnight sky. One could notice deep, bold shades of purple, wine and navy blue in her designs.
The beautiful Kriti Sanon rocked the stunning showstopper piece for Jaipur-based Sunil Jeweller's Collection 'Ethnica -Fusion of Jaipur Jadau and Polki' at the India International Jewellery Week 2015. The collection boasts traditional styles and bold craftsmanship. Sunil Jewellers are experts at Kundan meena and "Jaipur Jadau". This work is a heritage old art using enamel & polki's & belongs to Jaipur since centuries. Polki referred here is a natural uncut flat Diamond which gives a unique look & feel.
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Hundreds of Primary School children from across North East Lincolnshire pounded Weelsby Woods today in the annual schools' Cross Country Championships.
Hosted by The North East Lincolnshire School Sport Partnership, the annual event brings together the area's schools for an afternoon of friendly competition.
Star of the event was this Year 3 pupil from New Waltham Academy who crossed the line to heartwarming cheers from the crowd.
The moment - along with many others - is captured in the 90 pictures in the video below.


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Q: Dynamic String x Static String Im creating a Windows Service and I want to put a dynamic path in the code. But it only accepts static code.
This works:
Process.Start("C:\\Program Files\\Program\\Program.exe", "-socket 12345");

But this doesnt:
String path = "C:\\Program Files\\Program";
String programName = "\\Program.exe";
String fileLocation = path + programName;
Process.Start(fileLocation, "-socket 12345");

Someone can help me?

A: You should never concat paths. Use Path.Combine instead.
String path = @"C:\Program Files\Program";
String programName = "Program.exe";
String fileLocation = System.IO.Path.Combine(path, programName);
Process.Start(fileLocation, "-socket 12345");

A: Your code examples result in identical calls to Process.Start. Whatever the problem is, it's not shown here.


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.class public Lcom/android/internal/net/LegacyVpnInfo;
.super Ljava/lang/Object;
.source "LegacyVpnInfo.java"

# interfaces
.implements Landroid/os/Parcelable;

# annotations
.annotation system Ldalvik/annotation/MemberClasses;
    value = {
        Lcom/android/internal/net/LegacyVpnInfo$2;
    }
.end annotation

# static fields
.field public static final BROADCAST_EXTRA_KEY_STATE_CHANGED:Ljava/lang/String; = "vpn_state"

.field public static final STATE_MAX:I = 0x99

.field public static final STATE_MTPD_EXIT_CHALLENGE_FAILED:I = 0x68

.field public static final STATE_MTPD_EXIT_CONNECT_SERVER_ERROR:I = 0x6d

.field public static final STATE_MTPD_EXIT_GET_SERVER_ADDR_ERROR:I = 0x6c

.field public static final STATE_MTPD_EXIT_NETWORK_ERROR:I = 0x66

.field public static final STATE_MTPD_EXIT_OFFSET:I = 0x64

.field public static final STATE_MTPD_EXIT_PROTOCOL_ERROR:I = 0x67

.field public static final STATE_MTPD_EXIT_PROTOCOL_NOT_COMPATIBLE:I = 0x6b

.field public static final STATE_MTPD_EXIT_REMOTE_REQUESTED:I = 0x6a

.field public static final STATE_MTPD_EXIT_SYSTEM_ERROR:I = 0x65

.field public static final STATE_MTPD_EXIT_USER_REQUESTED:I = 0x69

.field public static final STATE_PPPD_EXIT_AUTH_TOPEER_FAILED:I = 0x97

.field public static final STATE_PPPD_EXIT_CALLBACK:I = 0x92

.field public static final STATE_PPPD_EXIT_CNID_AUTH_FAILED:I = 0x99

.field public static final STATE_PPPD_EXIT_CONNECT_FAILED:I = 0x8c

.field public static final STATE_PPPD_EXIT_CONNECT_TIME:I = 0x91

.field public static final STATE_PPPD_EXIT_FATAL_ERROR:I = 0x85

.field public static final STATE_PPPD_EXIT_HANGUP:I = 0x94

.field public static final STATE_PPPD_EXIT_IDLE_TIMEOUT:I = 0x90

.field public static final STATE_PPPD_EXIT_INIT_FAILED:I = 0x96

.field public static final STATE_PPPD_EXIT_LOCK_FAILED:I = 0x8a

.field public static final STATE_PPPD_EXIT_LOOPBACK:I = 0x95

.field public static final STATE_PPPD_EXIT_NEGOTIATION_FAILED:I = 0x8e

.field public static final STATE_PPPD_EXIT_NOT_ROOT:I = 0x87

.field public static final STATE_PPPD_EXIT_NO_KERNEL_SUPPORT:I = 0x88

.field public static final STATE_PPPD_EXIT_OFFSET:I = 0x84

.field public static final STATE_PPPD_EXIT_OPEN_FAILED:I = 0x8b

.field public static final STATE_PPPD_EXIT_OPTION_ERROR:I = 0x86

.field public static final STATE_PPPD_EXIT_PEER_AUTH_FAILED:I = 0x8f

.field public static final STATE_PPPD_EXIT_PEER_DEAD:I = 0x93

.field public static final STATE_PPPD_EXIT_PTYCMD_FAILED:I = 0x8d

.field public static final STATE_PPPD_EXIT_TRAFFIC_LIMIT:I = 0x98

.field public static final STATE_PPPD_EXIT_USER_REQUEST:I = 0x89

.field public static final STATE_USING_NETWORKINFO_STATE:I = -0x1

.field public static final STATE_WAIT_FOR_RECONNECT:I = 0x6

.field public static final CREATOR:Landroid/os/Parcelable$Creator;
    .annotation system Ldalvik/annotation/Signature;
        value = {
            "Landroid/os/Parcelable$Creator",
            "<",
            "Lcom/android/internal/net/LegacyVpnInfo;",
            ">;"
        }
    .end annotation
.end field

.field public static final STATE_CONNECTED:I = 0x3

.field public static final STATE_CONNECTING:I = 0x2

.field public static final STATE_DISCONNECTED:I = 0x0

.field public static final STATE_FAILED:I = 0x5

.field public static final STATE_INITIALIZING:I = 0x1

.field public static final STATE_TIMEOUT:I = 0x4

.field private static final TAG:Ljava/lang/String; = "LegacyVpnInfo"

# instance fields
.field public intent:Landroid/app/PendingIntent;

.field public key:Ljava/lang/String;

.field public state:I

# direct methods
.method static constructor <clinit>()V
    .locals 1

    .prologue
    .line 57
    new-instance v0, Lcom/android/internal/net/LegacyVpnInfo$1;

    invoke-direct {v0}, Lcom/android/internal/net/LegacyVpnInfo$1;-><init>()V

    sput-object v0, Lcom/android/internal/net/LegacyVpnInfo;->CREATOR:Landroid/os/Parcelable$Creator;

    return-void
.end method

.method public constructor <init>()V
    .locals 1

    .prologue
    .line 31
    invoke-direct {p0}, Ljava/lang/Object;-><init>()V

    .line 42
    const/4 v0, -0x1

    iput v0, p0, Lcom/android/internal/net/LegacyVpnInfo;->state:I

    return-void
.end method

.method public static stateFromNetworkInfo(Landroid/net/NetworkInfo;)I
    .locals 4
    .param p0, "info"    # Landroid/net/NetworkInfo;

    .prologue
    const/4 v0, 0x0

    .line 79
    sget-object v1, Lcom/android/internal/net/LegacyVpnInfo$2;->$SwitchMap$android$net$NetworkInfo$DetailedState:[I

    invoke-virtual {p0}, Landroid/net/NetworkInfo;->getDetailedState()Landroid/net/NetworkInfo$DetailedState;

    move-result-object v2

    invoke-virtual {v2}, Landroid/net/NetworkInfo$DetailedState;->ordinal()I

    move-result v2

    aget v1, v1, v2

    packed-switch v1, :pswitch_data_0

    .line 89
    const-string v1, "LegacyVpnInfo"

    new-instance v2, Ljava/lang/StringBuilder;

    invoke-direct {v2}, Ljava/lang/StringBuilder;-><init>()V

    const-string v3, "Unhandled state "

    invoke-virtual {v2, v3}, Ljava/lang/StringBuilder;->append(Ljava/lang/String;)Ljava/lang/StringBuilder;

    move-result-object v2

    invoke-virtual {p0}, Landroid/net/NetworkInfo;->getDetailedState()Landroid/net/NetworkInfo$DetailedState;

    move-result-object v3

    invoke-virtual {v2, v3}, Ljava/lang/StringBuilder;->append(Ljava/lang/Object;)Ljava/lang/StringBuilder;

    move-result-object v2

    const-string v3, " ; treating as disconnected"

    invoke-virtual {v2, v3}, Ljava/lang/StringBuilder;->append(Ljava/lang/String;)Ljava/lang/StringBuilder;

    move-result-object v2

    invoke-virtual {v2}, Ljava/lang/StringBuilder;->toString()Ljava/lang/String;

    move-result-object v2

    invoke-static {v1, v2}, Landroid/util/Log;->w(Ljava/lang/String;Ljava/lang/String;)I

    .line 91
    :goto_0
    :pswitch_0
    return v0

    .line 81
    :pswitch_1
    const/4 v0, 0x2

    goto :goto_0

    .line 83
    :pswitch_2
    const/4 v0, 0x3

    goto :goto_0

    .line 87
    :pswitch_3
    const/4 v0, 0x5

    goto :goto_0

    .line 79
    nop

    :pswitch_data_0
    .packed-switch 0x1
        :pswitch_1
        :pswitch_2
        :pswitch_0
        :pswitch_3
    .end packed-switch
.end method

# virtual methods
.method public describeContents()I
    .locals 1

    .prologue
    .line 47
    const/4 v0, 0x0

    return v0
.end method

.method public writeToParcel(Landroid/os/Parcel;I)V
    .locals 1
    .param p1, "out"    # Landroid/os/Parcel;
    .param p2, "flags"    # I

    .prologue
    .line 52
    iget-object v0, p0, Lcom/android/internal/net/LegacyVpnInfo;->key:Ljava/lang/String;

    invoke-virtual {p1, v0}, Landroid/os/Parcel;->writeString(Ljava/lang/String;)V

    .line 53
    iget v0, p0, Lcom/android/internal/net/LegacyVpnInfo;->state:I

    invoke-virtual {p1, v0}, Landroid/os/Parcel;->writeInt(I)V

    .line 54
    iget-object v0, p0, Lcom/android/internal/net/LegacyVpnInfo;->intent:Landroid/app/PendingIntent;

    invoke-virtual {p1, v0, p2}, Landroid/os/Parcel;->writeParcelable(Landroid/os/Parcelable;I)V

    .line 55
    return-void
.end method

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Everything (excluding glasses and camera) just under $10!
I started thrifting when my need and want to go shopping didn't match my bank account. It developed when I realized a lot of trends are just repeats of what was popular 10 years ago and there was no need to pay the tag when I can find that style in stores.
And while I don't thrift everything (more on that later), it has become easier and a bigger hobby of mine when I have the time.
If anything, I learned that you need to have time and patience to go through clothes and put together outfits. Mix and match or wear something thrifted *head-to-toe. How do you get started? Follow the jump for more!
I have never been required to wear a blazer, but I love them because you can pair it with something simple and you'll have a chic classic look in a matter of seconds. However, blazers can be expensive, and since I wear them as more for style than need, I don't find it necessary to buy something super expensive. Most blazers run me 5-10 bucks, depending on the brand.
Long are the days that Little House on the Prairie style dresses and skirts are the only ones gracing the rack. You can find a lot based on your style. I'm not a typical dress/skirt wearer (except in the summer because it is hot), but I love the ones I find when I'm out.
Trick? A lot of stores will donate their clothes to thrift stores if they're out of season (tax write-off), so I try to find some with the original tag that haven't been worn. If I happen to find pants I love that aren't "new," I do a careful examination over the crotch/inner leg area to make sure there aren't any holes or stains (I know, gross). If it passes the first test, they receive deep prayer and washing before they are worn.
I follow the same guide as I do with pants and stay away from purchasing most knit shirts as they hold odor and stains. Besides, I wear basics so much I'd rather go to J Crew, Old Navy, or H&M to find pick up a variety.
Not really a big fan of big names, but I once scored a Kenneth Cole laptop bag for $10 and may day was made. A few scuffs but it definitely was worth the find.
Generally for working out so I can cut the sleeves. I make sure they're unstained and 100 percent cotton.
If you're redecorating your home, it's very easy to things here that can be refurbished for a fraction of the cost.
Grossness level on tril in my book. No details to explain this.
Something about sleeping in something someone else has slept in. No thanks, no thanks.
Goes with the grossness level of underwear. I just…can't.
I scored a cast iron skillet once at a thrift store but it was packaged (why aren't ya'll using these?) but other than that, I stay away. Sure a college student could have donated it while cleaning out the apartment, but they can also be so messed up the coating is has come off and you're in a bit of a pickle. Plus, if you have food allergies, you don't want to risk it.
This isn't an absolute no, but see if you can test said electronics in the store. I have seen some vintage cameras that I wouldn't pass up on.
Research thrift stores in the area if you can. Even if they don't have a website, there might be Yelp scores to help you out. If you have a list of places to go it cuts down on time and aggravation.
This is not going to a be a run in, run out task. Since most don't have a return policy (or a very strict one), you want to make sure it not only fits, but you're not using skimming over any holes or stains that are beyond repair.
I try things on over the clothes, and can get a good idea if it will work out or not. Again, because there's no return policy, you want to make sure it looks/fits right.
I can sew a hole, I can change some buttons. I eventually want to cut things up and redesign certain pieces, but I'm not there yet. However, learning how to do basic stitches with a needle and thread can save you money and allow you to be more creative. Love the shirt but hate the buttons? Change it out. A small hole somewhere? Sew it up.
I've found bloggers via Pinterest who provide DIY tips for revamping and transforming certain pieces. Save them to your board for future references.
This goes in general (thrifting or not), but especially when you thrift, remember size doesn't matter. I have pieces that range between a small to XXXL. It all depends on the type, how much it has stretched, or if it has shrunk (shrunk is such a weird word). If it looks like it could fit, take hold of it and try it on. If it doesn't it doesn't. Remember, size is a number, not a determination of who you are.
I know there are problematic issues when it comes to corporate thrift stores such as, but I do like that they employ and provide job training for people with disabilities, and for that, I support them.
These tend to have various ties, whether it's community based or they sponsor local non profits and churches.
Consignment stores and thrift stores are not the same. You can find vintage pieces in thrift stores, but generally they are not considered vintage unless noted. Also most items at thrift stores have been donated, as opposed to being bought. Consignment stores often carry higher end items that they have bought. The prices are likely to be higher as well.
Got any questions on thrifting or what items to thrift? What tips do you live by?


These three little bundles of joy absolutely made my weekend so special. This lifestyle newborn shoots is full of big, beautiful eyes and a lot of giggles. I'm so excited to share with you these precious little gems. Enjoy these truly sweet photos!


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Q: Node.js proxy for monitor network requests and responses I am using Nodejitsu's http proxy to build a tool to monitor web traffic.
httpProxy.createProxyServer({
    target: 'http://localhost:9000'
})
.listen(8000);

util.puts('proxy server listening on port 8000');

http.createServer(function targetServer(req, res) {
    res.writeHead(302, { 'Location': req.headers.host });
    util.puts('request successfully proxied to: ' + req.url + '\n' + JSON.stringify(req.headers, true, 2));

    res.end();

})
.listen(9000);

util.puts('target server listening on port 9000');

What I want to do is

*

*Proxy outgoing requests from the client (browser) to my target server

*Send them to their original destination url from my target server

*Receive the response on my target server

*Send the response back to the client

Basically have a middleman placed between the client and the destination server so i can monitor traffic. However when I try to do this, as soon as I make the 302 request, I get an ECONN error.
Error: connect ECONNREFUSED
    at errnoException (net.js:901:11)
    at Object.afterConnect [as oncomplete] (net.js:892:19)

Can anyone help me figure out whats going on
UPDATE
I changed the 302 Location argument like so:
res.writeHead(302, { 'Location': '/' });

Now, when the browser tries hitting my proxy server, it enters a redirection loop. Why is this happening?

A: If you are going to replace dns queries by your server ip of your proxy it is possible - only works when not ssl, due to invalid certificate for every domain. Otherwise I don't have any clue how it should work.
Here is an example:
const httpProxy = require('http-proxy');
const http = require('http');

var proxy = httpProxy.createProxyServer();

var server = http.createServer(function(req, res) {
    proxy.web(req, res, {
        target: 'http://' + req.headers.host + req.url
    });
    console.log('Yay, got it routed through my proxy.');
    console.log(req.connection.remoteAddress + '--->' + req.headers.host);
});

proxy.on('end', function(req, res) {
    console.log(req.connection.remoteAddress + '<---' + req.headers.host);
    // Do some nasty tracking and monitoring
});

server.listen(8000);

Dns queries must point to this server if you are trying to monitor outgoing requests.


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Francis S. Collins announced last week that he will leave his post as director of NIH's National Human Genome Research Institute on Aug. 1. "My decision was driven by a desire for an interval of time dedicated to writing, reflection, and exploration of other professional opportunities in the public or private sectors," Collins said in a statement. He added that stepping down now will allow him "more latitude" to pursue such projects without facing real or perceived conflicts of interest. Collins, 58, has headed the institute since 1993. He led the government's effort to sequence the human genome and also directed numerous large-scale genomics projects, including the International HapMap Project and the NIH Roadmap's Molecular Libraries Initiative. Collins holds a B.S. from the University of Virginia, a Ph.D. in physical chemistry from Yale University, and an M.D. from the University of North Carolina. Prior to joining NHGRI, he was a faculty member at the University of Michigan. Alan E. Guttmacher, currently the deputy director of NHGRI, will become the acting director after Collins' departure.


In Maths Whizz I have been learning about Decimals converting into Fractions. In my test I have to drag a line to which decimal is the exact as the fraction. This will help me improve my learning in Decimals and fractions. They are also in equilateral decimal forms which makes it quite harder. Hopefully I will get a 5 out of 5 which will earn me 30 maths whizz coins!!


How many inches the max height for a French bulldog?
French bulldogs are well known for what physical trait?
French Bull dogs are very sensitive to?
French bulldogs like to talk but don't_____ much.
Most French bulldogs are born through____ _______.
What is the nickname for French Bulldogs?
The most sought after color for French Bulldog is?
French bulldogs should be exercised for ______ minutes per day.
Because of their flat face French bulldogs tend to_____.
French bulldogs sleep an average of_____ hours per day.
French bulldogs are very _______.
One major health issue for French bulldogs is ______.
Because they like to be pet and also enjoy sleep French bulldogs are considered to be a ________.
Because of their squat frame and large head French bulldogs can't _____.
How long does a French bulldog live at minimum?
Toy bulldogs and pugs make what type of bread?
French bulldogs are great companions and also great ________.
Where do French bulldogs originate from?
Why have many airlines banned French bulldogs?
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#479. How to Understand and Use Sales Data. With Oleg Rogynskyy.
Oleg Rogynskyy, Founder and CEO of People.ai, a sales management platform based on hard data, joins me on this episode of #Accelerate!
[1:45] Most of the decisions around managing a sales team are made on hunches and intuition, with little data. Oleg finds this to be the biggest challenge for sales managers today. If they use data, they use lagging indicators, such as revenue.
[2:26] Oleg comments on sales stacks, and how they generate silos of data that need to be managed. People.ai sets out to offer full transparency of activity information, and the ability to positively influence how sales is being done by the team.
[4:15] Multiple apps each cover their own piece of the stack. There is no unification of data between apps. People.ai makes sales management easier by making data accessible.
[7:45] Oleg says People.ai connects to 90 systems, and pulls in information in high-resolution about everything the sales reps do, and formats it to answer specific questions that sales directors have everyday.
[8:22] One example is ramp. People.ai tracks reps across multiple metrics, against successful or unsuccessful ramps. People.ai retrieves data about all the activity of the rep.
[10:03] Oleg addresses confirmation bias. He explains that People.ai will confirm or discredit a manager's hunches, and reveal the factors behind their concerns.
[11:30] Oleg addresses the topic of correlation and causation and discusses People.ai's use of AI, or "clever machine learning." V2 will be more predictive.
[14:01] People.ai is attempting to add a layer of data to the interaction between manager and rep. Oleg explains why this is important to understand sales performance.
[18:44] There is a green field of opportunity for data impact outside of sales. Oleg considers sales to be the best data set to train the machine, in preparing to address other verticals.
[19:26] Other than revenue, it is hard for managers to know what makes a salesperson better. Oleg explains how this involves data issues, data education, Salesforce report limitations, and reluctance of sales managers to dig into data.
[23:07] Oleg points out that most people using Salesforce follow the same model of selling. People without CRM are still producing activities that are captured within systems. Data analysis can improve the performance.
[28:14] People.ai is 'fully stack agnostic.' They have customers who do not use CRM. The data sources are the email, phone, calendar and other systems they use to communicate.


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Recently, we spoke to Collado about the origin of the "Finesse" playlists. Check out the exchange via email below. Make note, Snobette is behind her latest playlist, volume No. 27.
Snobette: Where did the idea of the Butter Roll Finesse playlists come from?
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Check out Snobette's "The Finesse" playlist below and stream it on Spotify here.


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What May Have Led to Heather Locklear's Arrest
Actress Heather Locklear was reportedly in "a very dark place" before she was arrested for domestic violence and battery on a police officer on Sunday.
Over the weekend, Locklear and boyfriend Chris Heisser allegedly got into a physical altercation at her Thousand Oaks home. When police arrived, they say they encountered a physically aggressive Locklear, who was then arrested and taken to the hospital for evaluation. Ventura County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Capt. Garo Kuredjian told Us Weekly, "During the officers' investigation Locklear was uncooperative and agitated, she was not only verbally uncooperative, but physically abusive to officers. She attacked three of our deputies and was arrested; there was also evidence that she had battered her boyfriend."
A source told the publication, "Her family, led by daughter Ava, has tried to get Heather to go to rehab for an extended period of time for help. Heather refuses… she will stop drinking for a while, but will relapse."
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"It's truly a very sad situation," the source elaborated. "No one can reach Heather, not her brother, Ava, or ex-husband, Richie Sambora, whom has remained close to her. Heather feels that Hollywood has forgotten her and she hasn't been offered any roles in a very long time."
Heather has reportedly been struggling with depression, anxiety and substance abuse for years. A pal told People magazine, "She has to be ready to fix it herself. She knows help is available, she's sought it out before, but you can't force anybody to get help."
In 2008, Locklear underwent four weeks of treatment for psychological issues at a facility in Arizona. At the time, a rep said in a statement, "Heather has been dealing with anxiety and depression. She requested an in-depth evaluation of her medication and entered into a medical facility for proper diagnosis and treatment. This is a confidential medical matter and no further statement will be released."
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The last morning of this excellent BABCP conference dawned bright & sunny ... as it has all week. I have particularly enjoyed this year's BABCP get-together. I think this has been due to a combination of factors including presentations that have been personally of real interest, the weather, the University of Birmingham accommodation, good wifi access(!) and the general friendliness. Not bad considering I hurt my back in the train on the way here and it has only gradually been easing over the four days of the workshops & conference.


today we stumbled upon a nice graphic designer from Hi Chi Minh City, China called Phat Hoang. His artoworks are really nice and he got a bunch of it. While working as a freelancer he keeps hisself some time open for cool projects such as this one. Enjoy it!


I am convinced that 90% of male consultants are sterile... when I get up after working for a couple of hours, my laptop makes my crotch feel like its on fire. This can't be good for my little guys... definitely not one of the glamorous perks they tell you about in info sessions.
Yeah, that made it into the news a couple times over the last few weeks. Sounds like some research tested just that, and found a significant decrease in sperm count - so sit at the kitchen table and keep the heat off the family jewels.
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The College of Social Work at the University of Kentucky offers an innovative and exciting MSW curriculum aimed to equip MSW graduates for the tasks and responsibilities encountered in professional social work practice. The College of Social Work promotes community and individual well-being through its translational research and scholarship, exemplary teaching, and vital community engagement. The College is committed to the people and social institutions throughout Kentucky, the nation, and the world. The College, like the University, is an organization that cultivates a diverse academic community characterized by interpersonal fairness and social justice. The College is fiercely committed to developing outstanding social work professionals -- leaders who will serve individuals, families, and communities through innovative and effective practices that are guided by cultural competency, systematic ethical analysis, and a keen and pragmatic understanding of the human condition.
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Join us for a Market-Wide take over with Firestone Walker Brewing Co.! We'll be hosting quite the spectacular lineup of beers, including two pairs of (yet to be named) 2014/2015 side by side comparisons. Some of these you can't get ever again, so be sure not to miss out! Here's a sample of what we'll be pouring! DBA (Double Barrel Ale) Pale 31 Union Jack Pivo Easy Jack Opal Double Jack Wookey Jack 805 Not only will this Beer Bash have awesome brews we're also bringing back some of your favorite childhood games SUPERSIZED! Pours and music start at 1:00pm, see you then!
San Jose Bike Clinic holds its Skill Share Workshops on the Last Sunday of every month at 2:00pm at the Market! Need help with your flat tire? Chain needs some grease? Something more specific? We will have tools, bike stands, and bike mechanics ready to help you get your bike in riding condition. This event is free and open to the public.
Golden State Brewery is making their way to Market Beer Company to release the newest addition to their line up, Poppy Pale Ale for Silicon Valley Beer Week!
Our friends from Karl Strauss Brewing Company are making their way up to Market Beer Company to help us celebrate Silicon Valley Beer Week! They're taking over our taps with their awesome brews.
Anderson Valley Brewing Company is taking over our taps for Silicon Valley Beer Week!
Bring the family and invite your friends to enjoy the summer weather, market eateries, and some of our favorite movies on the big screen under the SPSM Sign. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs, and we'll see you at dusk!
Round 4 of the California Craft Throwdown! We've got one heck of a line up of breweries, (12 in total!) all featuring their year-round Double IPA in a BLIND taste test! Come pick your favorite, and crown the new California King DIPA! Who can defeat the reigning champ, Saint Archer Double IPA? Come cast your ballot and find out!
Each participating brewery will ALSO be featuring two other beers of delicious-ness, all available during (and maybe even after) the event!
Participation in the blind taste test (12 2oz DIPA samples): $12.
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San Pedro Square Market Live Music: Join SPSM the week of July 20th, 2015 for live performances in Downtown San Jose at the Market Plaza including: The Fabulous Cruisetones, Maxx Cabello Jr., and Daydream Nation's multi-band show!
Bay Area blues star Maxx Cabello Jr returns to San Jose to premiere his newest record Love & War. Since 2009, Maxx Cabello Jr. has grown from a local favorite to a nationally recognized artist travelling and sharing the same stages with many world‐renowned musicians. He recently opened for the late BB King at the Wells Fargo Center in Santa Rosa, CA, and flew to the British Virgin Islands, joining legend Bunny Wailer. His latest compilation is a testament to the years of performing, transformation, and creativity that has boosted his career over these six short years. Welcome home Maxx; this concert is not to miss.
San Pedro Square Market Live Music: Week of July 13th, 2015. Join SPSM for live performances in Downtown San Jose featuring the Local Traffic Band, Jackie Gage, Hootenanny!, and Darrin Shimizu in the Market Plaza.
With a velvety voice that goes down like smooth wine, Bay Area vocalist Jackie Gage beautifully melds aspects of jazz with modern soul. "Creatively ambitious… and charmingly charismatic," (Andrew Gilbert, San Jose Mercury News) Gage is a recipient of the inaugural Leigh Weimers Emerging Artist Award and a 2014 Jazz Search West finalist. She has performed at nationally recognized venues such as Yoshi's Oakland, the Freight and Salvage, and The Sound Room, as well as San Jose Jazz Summer Fest in 2012 and 2013. Currently, Gage is working on her debut solo album, Siren Songs, set for release in 2016.


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Israel Israeli Settlement News Report
Sharon considers delaying start of Gaza pullout by 3 weeks
Israeli news sources said the Israeli Prime Minister
Ariel Sharon is considering a request by the chief of the disengagement
administration, in the weekly cabinet session, to postpone the
evacuation of settlers' homes by three weeks.
Disengagement chief, Yonatan Bassi proposed a delay of evacuation until
after the traditional mourning period for the ancient Temples ends on
the ninth of the Hebrew month of Av, the 14th of August.
Bassi brought up the issue after 'an internal struggle and talking to
rabbis' and explained that Jews are not allowed to move to a new home
during the mourning period the source reported.
According to Bassi's proposal, disengagement will begin on Monday, August 15.
Sharon, who did not reject Bassi's proposal, has previously turned down
military and governmental requests to delay the disengagement for
logistical and planning reasons, the source added.
Military officials, however, have advocated the start until the
following Monday, the 25th, as a result of the symbolism of the fast
day that falls on the 24th: the 17th of Tammuz, the beginning of the
three-week Jewish mourning period for the destruction of the First and
Second Temples.
In Jewish traditions, the 17th of Hebrew month 'Tammuz' marks the
Romans' breaching of Jerusalem's walls prior to the destruction of the
Second Temple, and a crippling Babylonian siege before the razing of
the First.


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\section{Introduction}

The description of gravitation by a dynamic geometry of
space-time, Einstein's general relativity (GR), is based on the
Einstein equivalence principle. This encompasses the universality
of free fall (UFF), local position invariance (LPI), and local
Lorentz invariance (LLI), which also underlies the
non-gravitational standard model of particle physics. Attempts to
unify GR and the standard model have failed so far. This suggests
that one of their foundations might be violated at some level of
precision \cite{AmelinoCamelia}. So far, tests of the UFF and LPI
have not identified violations \cite{AmelinoCamelia}. LLI has been
tested experimentally for many sectors of the standard model, such
as for photons ('Maxwell sector'), electrons, protons, and
neutrons \cite{AmelinoCamelia,Kostelecky,Mattingly}. No Lorentz
violation has been identified, although the coverage of parameter
space is still incomplete. Far less attention, however, has been
paid to the LLI of the gravitational (`Einstein') sector, in spite
of the pioneering work of Nordtvedt and Will in the 1970ies.
Motivated by that fact that anisotropies arise in various theories
of gravity other than GR \cite{Nordtvedt76}, they have ruled out a
Lorentz-violating anisotropy in gravity by searching for an
anomalous time-dependence of the acceleration of free fall $g$ on
Earth \cite{Will71,NordtvedtWill72,Nordtvedt76}.

The success of GR and the standard model implies that any Lorentz
violations are tiny. This and the relative weakness of gravity
means that only exceptionally sensitive experiments can hope to
detect Lorentz violation in gravity. A relatively recent addition
to these is precision atom interferometry
\cite{KasevichChu,Chureview}. This has been serving, for example,
in measurements of the fine structure constant \cite{hm}, $g$
\cite{Peters} and its gradient \cite{Snaden98}, the Sagnac effect
\cite{Gustavson}, and Newton's constant $G$ \cite{Fixler} with
sensitivities that compare favorably with other state-of-the-art
instruments. One reason for its outstanding precision is that the
motion of neutral atoms can realize a freely falling frame to a
high accuracy and that this motion can be interrogated by laser
radiation in a tremendously precise way. As a result, tests of
post-Newtonian gravity with atom interferometry have been proposed
that could rival or exceed the precision of classical ones
\cite{Dimopoulos}.

Here, we report on a first step in this direction: We describe the
highest resolution atomic gravimeter reported thus far
\cite{Kengyeow}. We then analyze the influence of Lorentz
violation in gravity. By explicitly including possible Lorentz
violation in electrodynamics, we explicitly show how this (like
any) isotropy test is actually a comparison of two sectors.
Finally, we report a test of the LLI of
post-Newtonian gravity by testing its isotropy.\\

Our experimental setup (Fig. \ref{setup}) assembles about $10^9$
Cs atoms within 650\,ms from a background vapor pressure of $\sim
10^{-9}$\,mbar in a 3-dimensional magneto-optical trap (3D-MOT). A
moving optical molasses launch accelerates them vertically upwards
to a $\sim 1-$s ballistic trajectory with a temperature of
1.2-2$\,\mu$K. Raman sideband cooling in a co-moving optical
lattice results in $\sim 3\times 10^8$ atoms in the $F=3, m_F=3$
state at a (3D) temperature of 150\,nK
that form a cloud of roughly 3\,mm$^2$ area \cite{Treutlein}.
A sudden change in the magnetic field followed by a 120-$\mu$s
microwave pulse transfers $\sim 20\%$ of them into the $F=4,
m_F=0$ state. Atoms left over in the $F=3$ state are then cleared
away using a resonant laser pulse. A solenoid generates a small
magnetic bias field to set the quantization axis.

Afterwards, a `$\pi/2$' pulse of counterpropagating laser beams,
overlapped with the trajectory of the atoms,  transfers the atoms
into a superposition of the $F=3$ and $F=4$ hyperfine ground
states by a two-photon Raman transition (Fig. \ref{MZ}, left).
These states move vertically relative to each other because of the
momentum of two photons transferred by the laser radiation. After
a time $T\simeq 0.4$\,s, a `$\pi$' pulse interchanges the $F=3$
and 4 states, which afterwards move towards each other. After
another $T$, a final $\pi/2$ pulse recombines the paths to form an
interferometer.

\begin{figure}[t]
\centering {\hspace{-0.5cm}
\epsfig{file=Scheme_and_fringe.eps,width=0.5\textwidth}}
\caption{Left: Schematic of a Mach Zehnder atom interferometer. In
our experiment, a $\pi$ pulse takes about $100\,\mu$s. Right:
typical fringe obtained in our experiment \label{MZ}}
\end{figure}

The off-resonant Raman pulses are generated by two extended cavity
diode lasers based on 100-mW laser diodes SDL-5411. The first is
frequency stabilized ('locked') by Doppler-free frequency
modulation (FM) spectroscopy to a Cs vapor cell. It arrives at the
interferometer with a detuning of -1030\,MHz from the $6S_{1/2},
F=3\rightarrow 6P_{3/2}, F'=4$ transition (at 852\,nm wavelength)
in Cs. The second one is phase locked to the first one with a
frequency difference close to the hyperfine splitting of $\simeq
9192$\,MHz, referenced to a LORAN-C frequency standard. 20\,mW of
each laser are transmitted to the experiment via a common
single-mode, polarization maintaining optical fiber. The beams are
then switched and intensity-controlled by an acousto-optical
modulator (Isomet 1205), expanded to about 2.5\,cm, and pass the
vacuum chamber with linear polarization. Retro-reflection on top
of it with two passes through a quarter-wave retardation plate
forms a lin$\perp$lin polarized counterpropagation geometry.

The matter waves in both interferometer paths acquire a phase
difference $\phi$. The contribution of the free evolution, given
by the classical action $S_{Cl}/\hbar$ vanishes for a constant
$g$. However gravity shifts downwards the location at which the
paths interact with the light by $\Delta z= -gt^2/2$, where $t$
denotes time and $z$ the vertical coordinate. This gives rise to a
phase difference (assuming the UFF) \cite{Peters}
\begin{equation}\label{phase}
\phi=k_{\rm eff}gT^2-\phi_L,
\end{equation}
where $\phi_L=\phi_1-2\phi_2+\phi_3$ is given by the phases
$\phi_{1-3}$ of the laser fields at $z=0$. To high accuracy, the
laser radiation can be modelled as a plane wave, which results in
an effective wavevector $k_{\rm eff}=2k=2\omega/c$. For our
experiment, $\phi \simeq 2.3 \times 10^{7}$\,rad. To measure it,
we adjust $\phi_L$ such that $\phi=0$, which corresponds to the
center of the interference pattern. This can be done by using
$\phi_L=rT^2$, i.e. by ramping the difference frequency at a rate
$r$ or a step-wise approximation of such a ramp.

\begin{figure}
\centering \epsfig{file=gsetup3.eps, width=0.3\textwidth}
\caption{\label{setup} Setup. $\lambda/4$; $1/4$-wave retardation
plate. Vibrations of the top mirror are reduced to below $5\times
10^{-9}\,g/\sqrt{\rm Hz}$ in a frequency range of 0.1-10\,Hz by a
sophisticated active vibration isolator \cite{Hensleyvib}.}
\end{figure}

Both the $F=3$ and 4 interferometer outputs are detected by
flourescence detection with a Hamamatsu R943-02 photomultiplier
tube (PMT). Normalization of the signals takes out atom number
variations.

Fig. \ref{MZ} (right) shows a typical fringe with a pulse
separation time of $T=400\,$ms, taken with 40 launches that take
75\,s total. A sinewave-fit has a phase uncertainty of 0.031\,rad,
and determines $g$ to an uncertainty of $\sim 1.3\times
10^{-9}$\,g. This corresponds to $11\times 10^{-9}\,g/\sqrt{\rm
Hz}$. An improved short-term resolution of $8\times
10^{-9}\,g/\sqrt{\rm Hz}$ can be reached by taking data at the
50\% points of the fringes only. However, as this method is more
sensitive to systematic effects such as drift of the PMT
sensitivity \cite{Peters}, this approach was not followed. Our
resolution is more than 3 times better than the best previously
reported \cite{Peters}. It also surpasses the best classical
absolute gravimeter, the FG-5 falling corner cube gravimeter, by a
factor of about 20.\\

The notion that gravity might depend on the direction of the
separation $\vec r$ could be described in very simple terms. For
this work, however, we want to use a model that is as general as
possible on the one hand and compatible with accepted principles
that underlie the standard model and gravitational theory on the
other hand. Two such models suggest themselves, Nordtvedt's
anisotropic universe model \cite{Nordtvedt76} and the standard
model extension (SME) \cite{Kostelecky,BaileyKostelecky}. The SME
starts from a Lagrangian formulation of the standard model and
gravity, adding general Lorentz violating terms that can be formed
from the fields and tensors. For the gravitational fields present
on Earth, a post-Newtonian approximation is justified. For two
masses $M$ and $m$, separated by $\vec r$, where $M$ is assumed to
be at rest, the Lagrangian for the gravitational interaction in
the SME is \cite{BaileyKostelecky}
\begin{eqnarray}
\mathcal L=\frac12  m v^2+
G\frac{Mm}{2r}\left(2+3 \bar s^{00}\right. \nonumber \\
\left.+ \bar s^{jk} \hat r^j\hat r^k -3\bar s^{0j} v^j-\bar
s^{0j}\hat r^j v^k \hat r^k\right).
\end{eqnarray}
The indices $j,k$ denote the spatial coordinates, $\vec v$ the
relative velocity, and $\hat r=\vec r/r$. $\bar s^{\mu\nu}=\bar
s^{\nu\mu}$ specifies Lorentz violation in gravity. The two-body
Lagrangian of the anisotropic universe model is similar, but $\bar
s^{00}=0$ and the coefficients of the $v^j$ and the $\hat r^j v^k
\hat r^k$ terms are independent of each other. The equation of
motion (simplified by using $v\ll 1$ and neglecting constant as
well as horizontal accelerations) reads
\begin{equation}
\ddot r^l+\hat r^l\frac{GM}{2r^2}(2+\bar s^{jk}\hat r^j\hat r^k)=0
\end{equation}
where the coefficient of $\hat r^l$ gives the modified
acceleration of free fall.

One outstanding feature of atom interferometry is the relative
simplicity of the underlying theoretical assumptions, which can be
traced to its relying on non-relativistic single-particle effects.
This allows us to analyze the experiment without assuming the LLI
of the Maxwell sector. We therefore determine $k_{\rm eff}$ in Eq.
(\ref{phase}) from the dispersion relation for photons having a
frequency of $\omega_0$ of the SME (neglecting Lorentz-violating
birefringence, which astrophysics experiments bound to $<
10^{-37}$ \cite{KosteleckyMewes2006}, and a constant)
\cite{KosteleckyMewesPRD}
\begin{equation}
k=\omega_0 \left[1-\frac12 (k_F)^{\alpha j \alpha k}\hat k_j\hat
k_k-(k_F)^{\alpha 0 \alpha j} \hat k_j\right],
\end{equation}
where $k_F$ specifies Lorentz violation in the Maxwell sector. As
$\vec k_{\rm eff}=\vec k_1-\vec k_2$, where $\vec k\simeq \vec k_1
\simeq -\vec k_2$, the last term cancels out. In our experiment
the beams are vertical, $\hat k=\vec k/k=\hat r$. Thus, Eq.
(\ref{phase}) reads
\begin{eqnarray}
\phi=2k_0 g_0 \left[1+\frac 12\sigma^{jk}\hat r^j\hat
r^k\right]T^2-\phi_L.
\end{eqnarray}
where $g_0=GM/r^2$ and $k_0=\omega_0/c_0$ \cite{remark}. Thus, the
measured anisotropy is given by $\sigma^{jk}=\bar s^{jk}-
(k_F)^{\alpha j \alpha k}$. Various definitions of coordinates and
fields can still be made, that could be chosen to yield
$(k_F)^{\alpha j \alpha k}=0$.

By coordinate transformations from an inertial sun-centered
celestial equatorial frame (denoted with capital indices $J,K$)
into the laboratory frame on Earth \cite{BaileyKostelecky} we
obtain the time-dependence
\begin{equation}\label{Fourierseries} \frac{\delta
g}{g_0}= \sum_m C_m\cos(\omega_m t+\phi_m)+D_m\sin(\omega_m t+\phi_m)
\end{equation}
of the $g$-modulations. The coefficients $C_m, D_m$ for the six
frequencies $\omega,2\omega,\omega\pm \Omega,2\omega\pm \Omega$ are functions of the
components of $\sigma^{\mu\nu}$, of Earth's orbital velocity
$v/c\simeq 10^{-4}$, and the frequencies of Earth's orbit
$\Omega=2\pi/(1$\,y) and rotation $\omega\simeq 2\pi/(23.93$\,h).

For bounding post-Newtonian gravity, we use $\sim$60\,h of data
taken with this setup, as well as a $\sim 60$\,h and a $\sim$10\,d
run reported previously \cite{Peters}, see Fig. \ref{alldata}.
Periodic changes having an amplitude of around
$100\,\mu$gal$\simeq 10^{-7}g$ are due to tides. Subtraction of a
Newtonian model based on the relative positions of the Sun, the
Moon, and the planets \cite{Tamura,Wenzel} yields the graph shown
at the bottom of Fig. \ref{alldata}. More sophisticated tidal
models are available \cite{Bos} that take into account ocean
loading and local effects. However, such models typically rely, in
part, on fitting $g-$observations and are thus not suitable for
our purpose of comparing to a Newtonian model.

\begin{figure}[t]
\centering \epsfig{file=alldata_etga.eps, width=0.45\textwidth}
\caption{Data in $10^{-9}g$. Each point represents a 60-s scan of
one fringe (75-s after TJD1900). \label{alldata}}
\end{figure}

The combined data spans about 1500\,d, but fragmented into three
relatively short segments. A Fourier analysis yields the
components given in Tab. \ref{res}. The fragmentation of the data
leads to significant overlap, as given by a covariance matrix
${\rm cov}$. To remove the overlap, we form linear combinations
using ${\rm cov}^{-1}$, see Tab. \ref{res}. The error in this
estimate, given as the geometric sum of the errors entering the
linear combinations, increases in this process.

\begin{table}
\centering \caption{\label{res} Results. Last column gives parts
in $10^{9}$ for $\sigma^{JK}$ and parts in $10^{-5}$ for
$\sigma^{TJ}$.}
\begin{tabular}{cccc}\hline
Comp. & Measured & Disentangled & Result \\ & $10^{-9}$ &
$10^{-9}$ &  \\
\hline
$C_{2\omega}$ & 0.342(88) & -0.44(17) & $\sigma^{XX}-\sigma^{YY} = -5.6(2.1)$ \\
$D_{2\omega}$ & -0.942(89) & -0.02(19) & $\sigma^{XY} = -0.09(79)$ \\
$C_{\omega}$ & 3.668(88) & 3.1(8.8) & $\sigma^{XZ}=-13(37)$ \\
$D_{\omega}$ & -0.267(85) & 14.8(9.0) & $\sigma^{YZ} = -61(38)$ \\
$C_{2\omega+\Omega}$ & -1.378(87) & -1.11(65) & $\sigma^{TY}=172(100)$ \\
$D_{2\omega+\Omega}$ & -1.051(89) & -1.08(68) & $\sigma^{TX}=-167(104)$ \\
$C_{2\omega-\Omega}$ & 1.438(89) & -0.30(66) & $\sigma^{TY}=-2.0(4.4)$ \\
$D_{2\omega-\Omega}$ & 0.536(88) & 0.82(67) & $\sigma^{TX}=5.4(4.5)$ \\
$C_{\omega+\Omega}$ & 0.647(94) & -12.4(6.2) & $\sigma^{TX}=258(129)$ \\
$D_{\omega+\Omega}$ &  -2.020(82) & -3.63(6.2) & $\sigma^{TY}-0.21\sigma^{TZ}=76(130)$ \\
$C_{\omega-\Omega}$ & 1.610(82) & 9.56(6.3) & $\sigma^{TX}=-200(130)$ \\
$D_{\omega-\Omega}$ & 2.840(92) & 0.11(6.1) & $\sigma^{TZ}+0.21\sigma^{TY}=-00(26)$\\
\hline
\end{tabular}
\end{table}

Comparing the modulations of $g$ given by Eq.
(\ref{Fourierseries}) to the measurement, we obtain the estimates
listed in the fourth column of Tab. \ref{res}. $\sigma^{TZ}$ is
measured as a linear combination with $\sigma^{TY}$, into which we
insert $\sigma^{TY}$ as previously determined. Some components are
multiply determined and could be combined to a weighted average,
but in all cases one limit strongly outweighs the others. Our
final results are (parts in $10^9$)
\begin{eqnarray}
\sigma^{XX}-\sigma^{YY} = -5.6(2.1), \quad \sigma^{XY} =
-0.09(79), \nonumber \\ \sigma^{XZ} =-13(37), \quad \sigma^{YZ} =
-61(38)
\end{eqnarray}
and (parts in $10^5$)
\begin{eqnarray}
\sigma^{TY}=-2.0(4.4), \quad \sigma^{TX}&=&5.4(4.5),\nonumber
\\ \sigma^{TZ}=1.1(26).
\end{eqnarray}

In this letter, we have reported three types of results: First, a
gravimeter based on cold atoms, which uses a pulse separation of
$T=400\,$ms and a bright source of Cs atoms using Raman sideband
cooling in an optical lattice to reach a resolution of
$(8-11)\times 10^{-9}\,g/\sqrt{\rm Hz}$. Second, we analyze the
expected modulation of the local gravitational acceleration
apparent in this experiment as a result of Lorentz violation in
both post-Newtonian gravity and electromagnetism. Third, our test
of the isotropy of post-Newtonian gravity bounds four combinations
of $\sigma^{JK}$ to the $10^{-9}$ level and the three
$\sigma^{0J}$ to the $10^{-5}$ level. Whereas most tests of
gravity are astrophysical in nature \cite{Will71}, ours is a
laboratory experiment, which offers reproducibility and superior
control over relevant parameters.

A previous order-of-magnitude limit $|\bar s^{JK}|\leq 4\times
10^{-9}$ exists, translated \cite{BaileyKostelecky} from the
anisotropic universe bounds due to Nordtvedt \cite{Nordtvedt76}.
No such previous limits on the $\bar s^{TJ}$ are known to us. A
forthcoming publication derives bounds on $\bar s$ from 34 years
of lunar laser ranging (LLR) data that complement our laboratory
bounds \cite{Battat}. We note, however, that ours is the first
experiment where the simultaneous influence of the
non-gravitational and gravitational effects are understood
quantitatively and which accordingly states combined bounds. For
other experiments, these influences are not understood at present.
Moreover, the results differ vastly in the orbit (if one can think
of the atoms' trajectory as an orbit) and quantum-mechanical
nature of the test masses. This is interesting, as quantum gravity
might conceivably involve phenomena that couple to coherent
quantum states but not classical objects.

Future bounds may be found by use of torsion balances, $g$-data
that is routinely taken in geophysical research, or the gravity
probe-B satellite. It is also interesting to study horizontal
interferometer geometries, as they might offer suppression of
tidal influences, which is the main factor limiting our
resolution. In addition, lifting our assumption that UFF is valid,
our data could be analyzed for bounds on $a$- and $c-$ type SME
matter coefficients \cite{KosteleckyTasson}. We remark that
gravity yields space-time varying contributions to $k_F$ related
to Nambu-Goldstone modes \cite{Bluhm}; our analysis uses a flat
space-time picture where those are averaged over
\cite{BaileyKostelecky}. This is likely to yield higher-order
corrections that are currently being investigated
\cite{KosteleckyTasson}. The gravimeter itself is still not
limited by any fundamental limits such as quantum projection
noise. With $\sim 10^8$ atoms per launch, a quantum projection
limited gravimeter could reach the $10^{-12}g$ level per launch
and $10^{-14}g$ per day, if other noise sources (notably phase
noise and vibrations) can be controlled. This promises improved
tests of gravity based on atom interferometry, deepening our
understanding of the fundamental principles of Nature.

We thank A. Peters, Q.G. Bailey, J. Overduin, V.A. Kostelecky, and
A. Mulch for valuable contributions. This material is based upon
work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No.
0400866, the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, and the
Multi-University Research Initiative.

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