His ideas for what the industry could do actually do in 2014 – or even 2015 or 2016 – haven't been realized just yet. He was less worried about implementation of biometrics in 2014 than I was about the opportunities.
According to LeBoeuf, the gaming industry hasn't settled on the right form factor. Success, he suggests, will be had by gamers that integrate biometrics into a device gamers are used to wearing. Buying extra 'add on' devices won't fuel adoption; it has to be an integral part of the experience.
He also believes there's great opportunity for Virtual Reality (VR) gaming. Again it's because the form factor allows for easy integration into the hardware. The VR environment lends itself to accurately measuring and reporting via biometrics… unlike a game pad or a gun where there isn't always consistent contact point for biometric measurement. Reliable Optical Heart Rate Measurement (OHRM) requires consistent and clear signals and therefore the type of hardware and location used impacts reporting to the game.
Early attempts at implementing biometric gaming often failed because they weren't measuring the right thing, nor were they measuring it accurately or consistently. That was fine if the game was simply displaying heart rate numbers on the screen, but if your heart rate impacts whether or not you win it becomes important to report accurately. Not just any old heart rate monitor will do.
In a game about, say, using your Jedi powers you may have to measure the ability to relax as you get in zone to use those powers. If the sensor isn't recording appropriately, it's not measuring what matters. And if you're not getting the correct results, you can't move that wall the way a real Jedi would. Bad measurements can take away all the fun.
He points to NeuroSky, for example. They've developed electrode-based EEG and ECG applications, pioneering new levels of exploration and applying it to drones. This is significantly surpassing the EA Sports approach from just a few years back where we used Wii systems it showed our heart rate.
Valencell is hoping developers get into the 4th dimension, where the way you feel inside impacts game play.
"Companies are putting our technology into gaming headsets, which will drive more innovation in other applications," he said. An example of this is a company called NeverMind, a biofeedback-enhanced adventure thriller game that takes you into the world of the subconscious. It responds to emotion-based biofeedback in an attempt to help you control your fears.
Developments like these demonstrate the confluence of the impact of accuracy. And since new consoles come out in approximately a three year cycle, we're likely to start seeing more implementation of biometric feedback in these products very, very soon.
We're just not saying which year. Not this time.
As we begin 2014, pundits everywhere are outlining their prophecies for the year ahead. Why not join in on the fun? Lately I've been thinking about video games and how tech advancements—our company's sensor technology and other wearable technologies—can catapult people who play virtual reality games into a new dimension. We've come an awfully long way since the Atari, but the gamer community is always searching for the next new experience. I believe biometrics could be the future of more immersive gaming.
We've seen how the body can be used as a controller in today's games, but we're not far from a time when we'll be able to use our real-time biometrics, such as heart rate and respiration rate, to help add a new element to the experience. For players this could include changing the difficulty of challenges based on heart rate—for example, the player's sharp-shooting accuracy may improve based on a lower heart rate. Similarly, a swimming or deep-diving competition may be more compelling if gamers must master their ability to hold their breath in real-life while under virtual water.
Through the use of biometrics, companies will be able to create smarter games that are capable of learning about the player and his or her biometric profile. How might your body react when you are under attack during a war-themed game? If you're fitter in the real world, your character may be a more effective fighter in the virtual world. By tracking players' biometric data, games can be personalized to change dynamically in relation to participants' fitness levels, which will help the game continually evolve and engage.
By taking a player on a biometric journey of emotional states via heart rate variability (HRV) monitoring, a game may teach stress management without making the gamer consciously aware of it. For example, players could tap the mind-body connection to transform themselves from Bruce Banner into The Incredible Hulk simply by changing their emotional state.
Technology that provides accurate, meaningful data can also spur players to get off the couch and engage in a fitness game or propel themselves to the next level of engagement—at the gym. The market for this is substantial as fitness game titles continue to grow exponentially along with the consumer appetite for wearable fitness monitors. According to research from the Consumer Electronics Association, consumer interest in purchasing wearable fitness devices in 2014 has quadrupled over the previous year.
Monitoring and tracking real-time body metrics with integrated sensor technology will create an enhanced experience for a wide variety of gaming titles. Audio earbuds, armbands, and wrist devices that track biometrics are natural peripherals.
Advances in technology continue to change the way we live, work and play. Incorporating biometrics into video games could help propel the gaming industry into another realm, where not only players and developers win, but so does the public at large, as we may all be gamed into better fitness and health.
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- (void)webView:(WebView *)sender didFinishLoadForFrame:(WebFrame *)frame {
[activityIndicator stopAnimation:self];
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I want to stop the Circular Progress Indicator (activityIndicator). But there is something wrong with - (void)webView:(WebView *)sender didFinishLoadForFrame:(WebFrame *)frame. I am coding for mac osx and not for iOS. I heard something from Delegates, what does that mean?

A: Check to be sure that your UIWebView has set its delegate.  Setting a delegate is basically telling the program who you want to handle events (like taps, gestures, or, in this case, the loading of a webView).  Thus when an event is fired, it will inform the delegate and the delegate can process it.  Maybe if you post more of your code it would help, but I would check your declaration of the UIWebView in question.  Be sure that after you allocate it and initialize it, you set its delegate to self (assuming that this method is in the same class), like so:
UIWebView *myWebView = [[UIWebView alloc] init];
[myWebView setDelegate:self];

If you have not set the delegate, it is firing off events and no one is receiving them to process them.  The method you are using is waiting for the specific event sent by any webView.  When it is sent an event message it passes, as a parameter, the webView that triggered.  In any case, put in a log statement to be sure you are entering the method.  That will tell you if it is receiving the event messages.
- (void)webView:(WebView *)sender didFinishLoadForFrame:(WebFrame *)frame {
    NSLog(@"Did finish loading...");
    [activityIndicator stopAnimation:self];
}

NOTE: This is as per iOS experience, but should work for Mac OS as well.  Let me know what your log result is, if the method is getting called or not.

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Ibn Ouf, who is under US sanctions for supporting genocidal militias in the Darfur region, had been under international pressure to establish a civilian transitional government.
"Burhan is a high ranking officer within the armed forces, but basically he's a veteran soldier," said an army officer on condition of anonymity.
Meanwhile, the head of Sudan's rapid support forces, General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemeti, was appointed deputy of the transitional military council.
The Sudanese military on Thursday removed President al-Bashir in a coup following months of popular protests against his three decades of iron-fisted rule. Since mid-December, protesters have railed against a tripling of bread prices and an economic crisis that has led to a shortage of basic goods.
Salah Ghosh, the head of Sudan's National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS), also quit his post, the country's new military rulers confirmed on Saturday.
"The chief of the transitional military council, Abdel-Fattah Burhan, has accepted the resignation of the chief of NISS," the transitional military council said. NISS had backed al-Bashir and intervened violently against the protesters over the past months.
In his first televised address to the nation on Saturday, the interim leader announced he was lifting the curfew across the country, adding that all political detainees would be released. Burhan said that a civilian government would soon be established in Sudan, while he vowed to "uproot" the former Sudanese regime.
"I announce the restructuring of state institutions according to the law and pledge to fight corruption and uproot the regime and its symbols," General Burhan said on Saturday.
The general said that all those involved in the killing of protesters would face justice.
Lieutenant General Omar Zein Abedeen, the military council's political committee chief, said: "The role of the military council is to protect the security and stability of the country. This is not a military coup but taking the side of the people."
The Sudanese Professionals Association, one of the groups leading the protests, said Ibn Ouf's resignation was "a victory of the people's will." It vowed to continue its rallies unless Burhan agreed to "transfer the powers of the military council to a transitional civilian government."
On the back of popular protests, the Sudanese military on Thursday removed longtime ruler Omar al-Bashir from power in a move widely seen as a coup.
What first began as protests against rising food prices quickly morphed into a sustained challenge against al-Bashir's 30-year rule. The protests gained a boost last week when Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika stepped down after protests against his two decades in power.
The party of ousted leader al-Bashir on Saturday condemned the coup as unconstitutional and urged the military leaders to release its acting president and other key members.
"We consider the military council's power grab a violation of constitutional law," the National Congress Party said in a statement.
Despite the immediate jubilation surrounding al-Bashir's downfall, the military intervention risks replacing one dictatorship with another, dashing protesters' hopes for a civilian government and opening the way for further instability.
The European Union has called on the military council to conduct a "swift" handover of power to a civilian administration.
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The misapplication of social media can lead to the dissemination of fraudulent information, the degradation of trust in democratic systems and even the incitement of tragedy. These are worrying, ever-present concerns in the modern world. They are also representative of the types of social problems that have existed for millennia because, for as long as there have been social systems, there have been those who seek to misuse and abuse them.
It may be, then, that the bigger concern with regards to social media networks isn't how to handle instances of their misuse but instead how to manage their impact on users when everything is functioning as intended. Though the science is young and the data inconclusive, there's growing body of evidence that suggests that social media usage can have serious negative effects, including increased isolation and a lack of actual social bonding.
So when, on Thrice's "Salt and Shadow," Dustin Kensrue sings, "We're never alone but we're each in our own little cage," he's speaking the truth of the moment. Social media may, in its own way, connect us all. But it also separates us in new and challenging ways.
Kensrue continues to note that, "You're here but it's clear you're just salt and shadow," and, once again, he's captured the truth of it. The joy of social media lies in its ability to bring people together but the nature of that connection is often superficial and intangible. Like salt, social media offers flavor without substance. Like shadow, it presents only the silhouette of something real. And once we're willing to accept those as the conditions for our social interactions, who have we become?
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Medicinal uses: Kashmir Valerian is used similar to Jatamansi.
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Release Number 20092401-02
KABUL, Afghanistan – Soldiers from Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force-Afghanistan distributed more than 300 backpacks filled with clothes, shoes, school supplies and hygiene items to children at the Gulam Ali boys and girls high school in Bagram, Afghanistan, Thursday.
The items were donated by Americans from all over the U.S. through a program called Operation Backpack and shipped to Soldiers in Afghanistan to distribute to schoolchildren, most of whom live in extreme poverty.
A webpage asking for donations was posted online with a packing list and mailing address to ship the backpacks. Contributor's were asked to fill each bag with a full set of clothing, tennis shoes, winter jacket, basic school supplies and hygiene items including toothpaste, a toothbrush and soap. The bags were labeled with the gender and age of the child who would receive it to make distribution easier.
The donation drive kicked off Oct. 1st and in just six weeks more than 300 filled backpacks were sent to Afghanistan.
The program coordinator is a Green Beret officer currently stationed in Afghanistan. He said he came up with the idea, but it was a collaborative effort among him and several others in the unit.
"To help alleviate human suffering, and demonstrate American goodwill to the children of Afghanistan,' the officer said was one of his motivations behind Operation Backpack.
Winning the hearts and minds of the Afghan people, he added, was another inspiration. "We want the Afghan people to see that the American people care about them."
The officer's tour in Afghanistan has come to an end and he said he will not be able to continue with the drive but urges others to give.
"There are plenty of organizations out there if you want to help," he said.
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Harakeli Nataka is a Sanskrit drama written by the Chahamana (Chauhan) king Vigraharaja IV alias Visaladeva, who ruled from 1150 to 1164 CE. This drama is based on Kiratarjuniya of writer Bharavi.The play is also called Lalita Vigraharaja Nataka.

The only extant parts of Harakeli Nataka were found inscribed in the ruined Sanskrit college and Sarasvati temple at Ajmer, which was converted into the Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra mosque by Qutb al-Din Aibak, the first sultan of Delhi. It tells of his love with princess Desaldevi, and his war preparations against a Turushka (Turkic) king named Hammir.

Plot
The plot of Harkeli Nataka involves Vigraharaja's preparations against a Turushka ruler named Hammira (Emir). In the story, his minister Shridhara tells him not to risk a battle with a powerful adversary. Nevertheless, Vigraharaja is determined to fight the Turushka king. He sends a message to his lover Desaladevi, informing her that the upcoming battle would soon give him an opportunity to meet her. The play describes Desaladevi as the daughter of prince Vasantapala of Indrapura. The play is available only in fragments, so the details of the ensuing battle are not known.

Historicity
Historian Dasharatha Sharma identified Hammira with Khusrau Shah of Ghazna, and assumed that Vigraharaja repulsed his invasion.

Historian R. B. Singh, on the other hand, theorizes that no actual battle place between Vigraharaja and Hammira. According to Singh's theory, the "Hammira" on the play might have been Bahram Shah, who fled to India after the Ghurids defeated him at the Battle of Ghazni (1151). Bahram Shah invaded the Tomara territory of Delhi after coming to India. Vasantapala might have been a Tomara ruler, possibly Anangapala. Indrapura may refer to Indraprastha, that is, Delhi. Vigraharaja probably decided to send an army in support of the Tomara king. But before an actual battle could take place, Bahram Shah returned to Ghazna as the Ghurids had departed from that city.

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6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, Master of Science in Engineering, French (Applied Physics - Materials and Nano Physics) 8 (Spring 2022) 1, 2 1, 1 English Linköping C
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, Master of Science in Engineering, German 8 (Spring 2022) 1, 2 1, 1 English Linköping E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, Master of Science in Engineering, German (Applied Physics - Materials and Nano Physics) 8 (Spring 2022) 1, 2 1, 1 English Linköping C
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, Master of Science in Engineering, Japanese 8 (Spring 2022) 1, 2 1, 1 English Linköping E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, Master of Science in Engineering, Japanese (Applied Physics - Materials and Nano Physics) 8 (Spring 2022) 1, 2 1, 1 English Linköping C
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, Master of Science in Engineering, Spanish 8 (Spring 2022) 1, 2 1, 1 English Linköping E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, Master of Science in Engineering, Spanish (Applied Physics - Materials and Nano Physics) 8 (Spring 2022) 1, 2 1, 1 English Linköping C
6CYYY Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, Master of Science in Engineering 8 (Spring 2022) 1, 2 1, 1 English Linköping E
6CYYY Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, Master of Science in Engineering (Applied Physics - Materials and Nano Physics) 8 (Spring 2022) 1, 2 1, 1 English Linköping C
6CMED Biomedical Engineering, Master of Science in Engineering 8 (Spring 2022) 1, 2 1, 1 English Linköping E
6CMED Biomedical Engineering, Master of Science in Engineering (Biomedical Engineering Materials) 8 (Spring 2022) 1, 2 1, 1 English Linköping C
6MKEM Chemistry, Master's Programme 2 (Spring 2022) 1, 2 1, 1 English Linköping C
6MMNQ Materials Physics for Nano and Quantum Technology, Master's Programme 2 (Spring 2022) 1, 2 1, 1 English Linköping E
6CMMM Mechanical Engineering, Master of Science in Engineering (Engineering materials) 8 (Spring 2022) 1, 2 1, 1 English Linköping E
Applied Physics, Physics
The course cannot be included in the same degree as TFFM40 or TFYA41.
Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering
Master of Science in Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering
Master of Science in Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International
Master's Programme in Chemistry
Master's Programme in Materials Physics for Nano and Quantum Technology
Solid state physics.
The course should give knowledge about the mechanisms and processes for synthesis and microstructural evolution of thin films from the vapor phase, and an in-depth knowledge about the principles for modern measurement techniques that are being used in todays materials science. Included is also an overview of methods used for thin film synthesis and industrial applications thereof. After the course the student should be able to:
explain the fundamental atomistic mechanisms and processes that control film formation and microstructural evolution and to describe the effect of process conditions on the film growth.
explain the principles of interaction between solid materials and electromagnetic radiation, electrons, and ions, and how this can be utilized for diffraction and to obtain contrast.
draw conclusions regarding the applicability of the different characterization techniques and to explain how these complement each other for fundamental materials analysis.
analyze and draw conclusions based on the obtained measured data.
summarize the results that are obtained from the characterization techniques in the form of a scientific article.
The lectures discuss vapor condensation and adsorption of atoms, surfaces and surface diffusion, epitaxy and growth modes, thin film nucleation and coalescence, and growth and microstructural evolution of polycrystalline films. A thin film growth laboration is included.
Characterization of thin films are made by analyzing the interaction of solid materials and electromagnetic radiation, electrons, and ions. The principles for and the usage of the material analysis techniques X-ray photo electron spectroscopy (XPS), X-ray and electron diffraction (XRD and ED), electron microscopy (SEM and TEM), and energy-dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX) will be treated in lectures and in laborations.
Lectures and laboratory work.
The course runs over the entire spring semester.
TEN1 Written examination 3 credits U, 3, 4, 5
LAB1 Laboratory work 3 credits U, G
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Compendia
Compendium on laboratory work.
Lecture notes.
Board of Studies for Electrical Engineering, Physics and Mathematics
Materials physics, thin film physics
thin film deposition techniques, vacuum technology
sputter deposition, thin film nucleation and growth
fundamentals of thermodynamics, metallurgy and solid state physics
practical aspects of thin film deposition and characterization
problem solving for real cases studies
application of basic physical knowledge for addresing practical issues of thin film synthesis
acquired knowledge can be utlilized in industrial enviroments
literature study, students presentation and laboratory excersice
literature study, students' presentation and laboratory excersice
lectures and course material in English
literature study and student presenation


Lily: The Witch Hunter is a well written novel, I was quite impressed with this story and hope there is more to come in the future. Emma Hart writing is good, there is a group of characters and Emma does a great job introducing all of them to us, I really enjoyed many of her characters in this novel and see so much potential for this series. The plot flows really well, easy to read and once you start it's a hard novel to put down.
We meet Lily who has just moved to Salem with her parents, still a bit mad at her parents for moving her to the town of Salem hoping she is going to fit in to her new high school. But Lily goes to school not sure what to expect and finds she fits in pretty well and meets some new friends fairly fast.
As the story goes a long Lily finds out she is from a long line of powerful witches and that an evil man is out to kill off the families who have magic. Lily and her friend's band together to find the evil Henry Luther and destroy him but they must train as Lily is just coming into her powers, and little do they know Lily is a powerful witch.
This story is great not only is it about witches it has many other paranormal character, werewolf's, vampires and demons and they all band together to destroy the one person who is out to take everyone's power by killing the witches. There is a lot more to say about this but hard to do without writing spoiler alerts. But I will say this is a novel worth reading.
Lily: The Witch Hunter is a good paranormal novel, has some suspense, action and romance. I have rated Lily: The Witch Hunter a 4 star rating and Emma Hart have done a beautiful job combining her books into this one novel. I hope there is more to come as I really want to find out what happens to the group of friends.


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After a wonderful career as a hospital pharmacist and getting my sons through college I finally have time to indulge in more traveling! I've always loved Europe and continue to see more of it but have now also found time to see New Zealand, Tanazania, Japan and some of Southeast Asia. My fabulous week at La Alberta was so special. Our group has stayed in touch online over the years and some of us have been lucky and seen each other in various spots on the planet.
Besides travel I love ocean swimming, animals, cooking and having new adventures. I've had years of volunteering helping protect our green sea turtles and educating tourists about them.
Living on an island in the pacific means everywhere is far away but I still hope more of my Diverbo friends will end up visiting Hawaii.
I love meeting new people, learning about other cultures and talking….so a week with Diverbo was just perfect. I intend to apply to volunteer again someday soon.


Sam keeps getting messages that seem to be coming from his dead father. He thinks someone is playing a sick joke on him, and he wants to track them down. But he soon uncovers a deadly secret that sets him on course for violent revenge.


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Industrial-sector-funds could boost your bottom line
Power the stock portion of your portfolio with a sector that leads the pack in a rising economy
Published: April 22, 2014 12:00 PM
You'll be forgiven for thinking that the industrial sector isn't all that different from the U.S. economy at large. After all, the nation's venerable stock index, the Dow Jones industrial average, still uses the word "industrial" more than a century after its 1896 inception. But in 2014, the index of 30 companies that make up the Dow contains only five industrial names, representing only about 13 percent of its value. And industrials—which include electrical equipment and machinery, and a significant amount of transportation-related funds—make up only 11 percent of the broader Standard & Poor's 500 index.
Although there's a high correlation between industrial-sector stocks and the S&P 500, those industrial stocks don't merely mirror the behavior of the broader market but amplify it. That trend is captured in a statistical measure known as the standard deviation, which measures the volatility of a stock, or group of stocks, vs. the movement of the overall market. The 10-year standard deviation of industrial stocks is currently 18.7, which indicates that they tend to move 25 percent more in price (up or down) than the broader market, which has a standard deviation of 14.7. In good times, industrials can lead the pack. Conversely, they tend to lag behind other sectors just before and during economic recessions.
We don't expect the latter to happen anytime soon. After years of industrials generally underperforming the broader market, there are indications that we may see a continuation of the industrial outperformance that began in 2010.
It might seem that this sector is particularly vulnerable to shifts in the global economy that have moved U.S. factories to Mexico and Asia. But although our economy has indisputably become more global in nature, the U.S. still plays a significant role in manufacturing, one that continues to grow.
The no-load funds and ETF below primarily own U.S.-based industrial stocks.
3-year return
Fidelity Select Industrials Portfolio FCYIX 14.3 30.4 0.85 $2,500
Mairs & Power Growth MPGFX 17.0 24.8 0.70 $2,500
Industrial Select Sector SDPR ETF XLI 14.2 27.7 0.16 N/A
Data: Morningstar. Annualized returns and expense ratios as of Feb. 28, 2014.
A newfound competitiveness in manufacturing has prompted what the business world is calling the "U.S. manufacturing renaissance." That competitiveness isn't due to a single factor but a number of them, each resulting in a cost savings for industrials here in the U.S. Three of the major factors include cheap energy (our abundant natural gas, despite the harsh winter, is still relatively inexpensive), a generally cheaper U.S. dollar vs. foreign currencies, and a change in the manufacturing landscape abroad. (Wages in emerging markets such as China have grown in recent years, meaning that outsourcing isn't as cost effective.)
Industrials are currently cheap in other ways, too. They have been cursed with low earnings expectations for some time, according to some analysts, which have tended to hold down share prices. But yesterday's curse could prove to be tomorrow's blessing for investors. Earnings of industrials have been surprisingly stable in the last year, according to research from Bank of America Merrill Lynch. They currently have the most reliable earnings among all 10 economic sectors, even more predictable than the clockworklike earnings of the consumer staples sector. And stable earnings of industrials will eventually be rewarded by the market in the form of increasing share prices.
In addition, the key industrial indicator continues to percolate. According to the Institute for Supply Management, the manufacturing sector (ISM's term for industrials) has been expanding for nine consecutive months through February, as measured by its purchasing managers index. The PMI measure also remains safely above recessionary levels. With no economic slowdown in evidence, industrials, at least in the short term, should provide investors with at least some near-term opportunities.
You might already have some exposure to the industrial sector if your stock investments are largely in broad market index funds based on the S&P 500, but perhaps not as much as you think. If you want to add a little more industrial strength to your portfolio, consider one of the three funds below. The inexpensive choice would be the S&P Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (ticker: XLI), with an expense ratio of just 0.16 percent annually.
This article also appeared in the May 2014 issue of Consumer Reports Money Adviser.
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We understand how to grow your revenue.
iZtek's expertise is in growing revenue for tech companies. Per Heistad is the principal of iZtek, he has Fortune 500 experience in marketing, lead generation and sales. He also has 10 years of experience in applying the proven marketing system to early stage tech companies.
Per Heistad is the principal of iZtek Marketing, he has Fortune 500 experience in sales team lead generation. For 7 years he was contracted to American Express Financial Advisors where his work improved their sales team prospecting. In the 12 years since Amex he has worked with dozens of early stage companies. Per's expertise includes value proposition models, target customer profiling, product customer fitness, lead gen. structure and marketing/lead gen./sales team alignment.
•Lead gen. is a science just as marketing and sales is a science. This science is well understood by $40M tech companies.
•The greatest opportunity to grow revenue is always outside of the company. Internal company improvements are the lowest hanging fruit so those are the first to be made. That leaves the greatest opportunity to grow revenue outside of the company, e.g. better defining the customer's urgency and value.
When not generating leads, Per is well known for this wood fire cooking skills, his sport is free diving, Haiti is a favorite county to visit and he is hoping to find a lady for whom he can be her trophy husband.
Success/failure for most startup/scale up companies comes down to acquiring enough customers, at an affordable cost.
For the few companies that figure out repeatable and scalable revenue the output is owning an island in the Caribbean. The obstacle to owning that island is being able to affordably educate prospects on your value prop.
Educating prospects is expensive, time consuming, chews up management time and slows the gaining of a market position.
Two keys to affordable customer education are an accurate definition of the world of the customer and the sales team's daily decision making. My experience is that when the customer's reality is well defined, and the sales team uses that to control their decisions, customers are acquired at an affordable rate.
PowerDMS is an example, 18 months after this work finished, MQLs are up 440% [35-155] and sales costs are down 45%.


As our lives become more digital and our energy greener, by acknowledging their interrelated nature, the EU has a key role to play in ensuring this results in a more sustainable Europe.
The European Commission recently committed three billion EUR in the next long-term EU budget to support state-of-the-art digital infrastructure in Europe. The EU's goal is to create a Digital Single Market, that is, "tearing down regulatory walls and moving from 28 national markets to a single one". The union sees this as the best way to allow the citizens, business and governments of its member states to benefit from the advantages that the internet and digital technologies can bring. This three billion EUR is part of the new 'Connecting Europe Facility', which will be used to improve digital connectivity infrastructure to meet "ever-increasing demand for high-capacity networks and infrastructure in electronic communications".
This is a great example of how long-term planning can connect different objectives. Here it's the EU's wish to promote two transitions within its territory: 1. to a digital economy and 2. to clean and renewable energies.
This holistic approach acknowledges that digitalisation is not intrinsically linked to decarbonisation. A move away from industrial to data-based activities powered by the internet does give the impression that we're leaving behind the high-polluting 20th century, but we must not forget that digital technologies use a huge amount of energy and producing energy has traditionally produced a lot of carbon.
Climate Home News reported findings from a team led by Swedish researcher Anders Andrae that suggested the information and communications technology (ICT) industry could be responsible for up to 3.5 per cent of global emissions by 2020 (that's more than aviation and shipping combined). This electricity usage comes from manufacturing and powering our devices, communications infrastructure and, most notoriously, data centres. Physical data centres, or server farms, are needed to store the digital data of internet-connected devices. These buildings, filled with computer processors, consume large amounts of energy to keep these processors running and to prevent them from overheating. The above-mentioned research predicted the exponential growth of internet-connected devices could see ICT creating up to 14 per cent of global emissions by 2040, which is around the same proportion the US is responsible for today.
The need to reduce the electricity footprint of the ICT industry has been highlighted by the Greenpeace campaign Clicking Green. Greenpeace began monitoring the energy performance of the sector in 2009, and since then Facebook, Apple, and Google have made 100 per cent renewable commitments along with nearly 20 other internet companies.
With the expectation that by 2030 32 per cent of all energy in Europe will be produced from renewable sources, the EU aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions "as early as possible". At the same time, the union is pushing for the further digitalisation of the economy. Therefore, the commitments made by large ICT companies to reducing energy-related emissions will be music to the ears of EU policy makers. However, the EU has a crucial role to play in implementing regulations that restrict carbon emissions and incentivising the private sector to clean up their energy use. In a recent speech from EU Commissioner Arias Cañete, he insisted much of the "necessary investment in the clean energy transition will come from private sector," but he also emphasised the role that policy-makers have in providing a legislative framework for them, and supporting them with funding.
He also highlighted how innovation and technological advances have increased the use of renewable energy and improved energy efficiency. The potential for digitalisation to improve our lives and ensure future generations can enjoy a stable and beautiful planet is real, but we must keep working to reduce the emissions from the energy sources powering these digital technologies.


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The Smart Car Trend: What About Car Security?
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In part 1 of the series, we talked about how smart cars are trending, and how companies are scrambling to get in on the action. But today, let's talk about the often conveniently-omitted issue of car security. As automobiles are using the network and cloud more and more to provide online services, there's a growing concern for the field smart car security.
When "smart car security" is mentioned, many will first think of the Jeep Cherokee that was hacked last year. Even before the terminology of "connected and smart cars" was widespread, "telematics" was used by vehicles. Telematics is the branch of IT dealing with long-distance transmission of computerized information. In the case of the Jeep Cherokee, the telematics was hacked in order to take control of the car.
Our electronic devices like smartphones or PCs have a standardized set of protocols and a key management system so that they can safely secure their systems. But this is a stark contrast from automobile companies, who each have their own "secret protocol" for their services. However, most lack a firewall or a way to detect trespassers in their systems. Companies may claim that they've analyzed their protocol in terms of access to their external network channels. Unfortunately, the reality is that unauthorized access to the internal network of vehicles is still a possibility. If your vehicle's speed and direction can be controlled – that's a major problem.
Let's explore a bit inside the vehicle. Within the vehicle there are several ECUs (Electronic control units). The ECUs will communicate with each other and hence the vehicle is able to fulfill a variety of functions. The ECU network is basically a miniature version of a corporate network. Within the corporation there are servers set to handle important tasks and then there are some individual computers that hold less significant roles as well. Within the servers, there are those that will handle external communication and then servers that have no access to the external system, only internal. So in order to manage and protect the multiple methods and devices that are required for communication, corporations long ago set up firewalls as a security measure.
In computer security, between the external and internal firewall, a DMZ (demilitarized zone, or sometimes referred to as a perimeter network) is set up. This allows for a zone/sub-network that adds an extra layer of security.
Now, this is also necessary within an automobile's network for car security. Any units responsible for communicating with external systems as well as the internal network's ECU should be placed within the DMZ so that it can have that extra layer of protection. If this had been the case, incidents like the Jeep Cherokee hack could have been avoided. Even if the external channel had been hacked and the external firewall had been incapacitated, it would have had an extra layer of protection within the internal firewall.
But it's not enough to simply put a firewall within the internal system. A firewall that operates on the network level will give access depending on the client or the server side's port. It's not as easy to create policies. Hence creating loopholes for hackers to get around is becoming easier. Because of this, companies like Argus Cyber Security, Symantec, and Penta Security have developed technology to analyze up to the application layer in order to detect possible intrusions and attacks.
These companies take an extra step. They don't simply stop at deciding which ports to allow and which to block. They go further into analyzing the influx of traffic to see whether an attacker is trying to get into the automobile's system or not. Through systems like IDS/IPS and even a WAF (Web Application Firewall), companies agree that these extra security measures are necessary.
If the evolution of connected cars continues as it has, then the different connections within the system will also change. And this will give further opportunities for hackers to find a crack within the system. Hence, overseas as well as domestically here in Korea, a V2X (Vehicle-to-Anything) testbed is underway. Utilizing V2V (Vehicle-to-Vehicle) and V2I (Vehicle-to-Infrastructure) communications to come up with different scenarios, with elliptic curve cryptography (the next generation of public key cryptography) they seek for methods to protect any V2V and V2I communication.
The conclusion is this: to protect cars from the threat of hackers and attacks, priority needs to be placed on installing a firewall. This will protect the internal network of the car, especially the application level of the network. The firewall needs to have the ability to detect and analyze the attacks.
This idea not only applies to car security but to the wider scope of IT security. Simply applying one or two security measures to a device or a server does not mean that everything is secure. Far from it. IT is always changing and adapting to fit the needs of the current era, so automobile technology and automobile security will continue to become increasingly complicated.
Therefore, it's extremely crucial that we prepare from preparing a car security system all the way from preparation to installation to keep the smart vehicles safe on the road.
This blog post was adapted from an article written by Dr. Sang Gyoo Sim at Penta Security's IoT Convergence Lab regarding the security issues in smart cars. Find the original article in Korean here.


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Q: sendmail with text formatting for email/gmail Is it possible to write rich/html text-formatting email that will be recognized by the gmail.
(e.g. bold text, italic text etc)
I use sendmail en perl to send an email.
Best regards
Serg.

A: Yes, but better use MIME::Lite.
See the examples.


cfpinz wrote: Why are you stuck on the Cannonball bed?
Scroll down half a page to the images.
I know what Cannonball (now called Chisolm Trail) beds look like, just curious why the poster is set on that mfg?
For a few reasons. First we have two hydrabeds. IMO the Dew Eze isn't that much different than them and don't offer anymore useage options. The Cannoball offers some options I feel will be beneficial to us. I will be 66 in Jan and she will be 76 in March. So we try to work smarter not harder. The dump bed is very handy. We have some old bales that need to be fed. I can load them with the tractor and dump them when I get to the pasture and don't have to use a fork to get them off. The dump bed is handy for many uses. Whether you are hauling dirt to put around a tank or shingles off that have been removed from a building. Then the individual controls on the arms are nice. And in the opinion of many I've talked too they are as well built as any bed on the market. To me it would be like asking a farmer why he has 3 size of tractors. Each are used for a different task or can do a certain task better than the others. I just feel I'm going to invest in one I would like to deverify some. And Cannonball is cheaper than a Dew Eze.
Texasmark wrote: Neighbor has a ¾ ton with an Allison of about that year. Has had zero problems with both. Has a 24ft. stock trailer he pulls with it. Seems to like it as I have asked him about it. He liked the spin on transmission filter rather than having to drop the pan to change the filter.
need to drop the pan and change the internal filter at that mileage...we never had head gasket trouble with the duramax did have injectors and some pumps taking a dump at around that mileage. this is from working at a Chevy dealership...if the eng was as tuff as the Allison trans, they would never wear out.
Maybe the same reason I have. I didn't know such existed till this post topic came up. Looks like a great idea, especially for a guy whose only "hand" is his aging self.
Thank you for the explanation, I appreciate it. I've never owned a Cannonball, just DewEze and Hydrabeds. I know they really sell the dump feature, just not sure how useful it would be compared to an actual dump truck or a dump trailer. To haul any volume of loose material you'd need some sort of sides and rear gate. Just not sure how feasible it'd be to fabricate such.
I have several friends with Canninball beds. Two of them had Dew Ezevbeds before and say they will never own anything but a Cannonball. One of them have made side and end boards for his. He uses his all the time.
I have several friends with Canninball beds. Two of them had Dew Eze beds before and say they will never own anything but a Cannonball. One of them have made side and end boards for his. He uses his all the time.
One of the local dealers was installing the Cannonball beds for folks using the DewEze engine driven hydraulics kits, he happened to be a dealer for both at the time.
I'm planning to buy another bale bed here in the next few months, that's why I've been asking so many questions. I have one DewEze now and it's no match for the Hydrabed, so I can relate to your friends. Thank you for your time.
Neighbor traded off his 2012 Cummins for a new Chevy dually last year.
I asked him what he missed about the Dodge, he replied "the cannonball bed."
I haven't talked to an owner or ex owner that had one negative thing to say about the Cannonball beds. Most said they were the most useful bed they have ever owned.


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Acer's Budget Gaming Laptop Is Now Just $679
By Louis Ramirez 19 June 2018
PC gaming on a budget can be tricky, but fortunately there are laptops like the Acer Nitro 5.
The wallet-friendly gaming laptop is designed for cash-strapped gamers, but doesn't make too many compromises.
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Traditionally priced at $800, the GTX-based laptop is now on sale for just $679.99 via Best Buy's eBay storefront. The 15.6-inch rig packs a 1080p LCD, 2.3GHz Core i5-8300H quad-core processor, 8GB of RAM, 256GB SSD, and a 4GB GTX 1050 Ti graphics card. That's a lot of horsepower for $680, which is why we're fans of this machine.
We tested a similar Nitro 5, albeit with a previous-gen processor, and found it offered solid overall performance with a brighter than average display. Its speakers, however, were disappointing and not loud enough, whereas its keyboard was also polarizing due to its 1.3 millimeters of key travel — we prefer 1.5mm.
Otherwise, the GTX 1050 Ti provides solid frame rates on just about any game, as long as you don't play them at their highest settings. The laptop can also support an Oculus Rift headset, thanks to its GPU and Oculus VR's Asynchronous Space Warp technology.
If you don't mind a slight downgrade, Best Buy has the Acer Nitro 5 with a 4GB GTX 1050 graphics card and 1TB 7200 rpm hard drive for $599.99, which is $120 off its regular price.
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Wine is great. We drink it to celebrate, to pair with a fine meal, or simply to unwind while watching Netflix. There are few things as satisfying as popping a cork and pouring a glass, knowing the hard part of the day is done.
Wine is also unique among alcohols in that there are a ton of accessories that are also a part of wine culture.
There are decanters, openers, stoppers, and tons of glasses to choose from while filling out the wine section of your kitchen.
We recently spoke with Birk O'Halloran, lead curator for the subscription service Wine Awesomeness. The company focuses on making wine accessible to everyone and eliminating some of the high-mindedness and intimidation that is sometimes associated with it. Thus, we thought O'Halloran would be the perfect person to guide us through some of the essential wine accessories that you need in your cupboards. You can check out his picks below.
Hopefully most of us are past the days of drinking red wine from a coffee mug or red Solo cap, and even if you're not, this is a great place to start. Everyone needs a set of wine glasses, and this set is simple, reliable, and available at a great price.
Riedel Vivant Red Wine Glasses Set of 4, $39.99, available at Target.
This tool is familiar to everyone who has ever bartended or waited tables at a restaurant with wine service, and probably most everyone else as well. It is the gold standard of bottle openers. Back in my days as a waiter, I used this corkscrew on bottles ranging from $40 (incredibly easy) to $800 (absolutely terrifying). It's a great tool that belongs in every kitchen.
Pulltap's Corkscrew, $10.17, available at Amazon.
Decanters help aerate your wine, letting it "breath," as they say. They also end up being some of the most beautiful pieces of glassware in your kitchen, with tons of different gorgeous designs available. This particular decanter is one such piece, with a shape that easily fits the entirety of a standard bottle and a wide base that provides maximum aeration.
Le Chateau Wine Decanter, $44.99, available at Amazon.
Other than the fact that they look extremely cool and adult, there are practical reasons for owning a wine fridge. If you're getting serious about your wine habit and want to start collecting and even aging some bottles yourself, a wine fridge is an easy way to help you get started.
By controlling temperature and humidity, a quality wine fridge will keep your bottles in pristine condition. This model comes in 18, 50, and 80 bottle versions, so you can decide for yourself how committed you're about to get to the wine life.
Kalamera 18 Bottle Freestanding Wine Cooler, $169, available at Amazon.
Kalamera 50 Bottle Freestanding Wine Cooler, $479, available at Amazon.
Kalamera 80 Bottle Freestanding Wine Cooler, $669, available at Amazon.
A wine bucket like this is great for lovers of white wine, as it allows you to keep your bottle chilled to just the right temperature for your enjoyment. It also is an easy way to add a bit of a sophisticated look to your kitchen.
Artland Oasis Beverage Pail, $14.99, available at Amazon.


Mass hysteria was created online last week when some quotes out of Japan last week seemed to indicate that the legendary animation house Studio Ghibli was closing down. However, those remarks were clarified later that day by Toshio Suzuki as meaning that the studio would be taking a break from movies for a while, and would end up "housecleaning" and "restructuring" a little bit before they figured out what they were going to do next. Now Variety has word from Suzuki again, appearing on NHK morning show Asa Ichi, about what's really going on at Studio Ghibli and what fans can expect from them down the road. Read on!
We're changing the way we make (animation). … We wanted to make a dream company. We thought we would make what suited us and not make what didn't suit us. We were able to realize (that dream) to some extent and we're very happy about that. But now we're at a point where we've got to think about what we'll do next.
And there's even more good news for fans as Suzuki says that Hayao Miyazaki, who was said to be retiring after The Wind Rises, may still have something in the works. Suzuki told the morning show, "[Hayao Miyazaki] may make something again. This is my guess, but I'm thinking it will be something short." He went on to explain that Miyazaki had talked to him about making a short film for the Ghibli Musuem in Tokyo, so this may not be something you'll get to see unless you're in Japan, much like the My Neighbor Totoro short called Mei and the Kittenbus. Anyway, at least animation fans can take solace in knowing that Studio Ghibli isn't going anywhere for now, and just want to assess themselves creatively. Cool?
Knew it. Miyazaki will never truly stop being an artist. The man has too much talent.
My favorite Ghibli will always be my first... Laputa: Castle in the Sky.


How would you cope knowing life is ten times harder just because of your brown skin? People are oblivious to what is happening with the world overall. Living in America all my life, I've experienced racism and discrimination in places such as Oklahoma, Mississippi, and Alabama. The people in The Gambia only know equality; they don't discriminate against each other. I've witnessed an African male attached to a white women walking on the beach without being worried of who might say something or think anything of it. In some parts of America that scene alone would eat some people alive.
If you aren't educated on your past how can you live your present and future? How can you move forward without knowing your oppressors? For example the British colonised The Gambia and the French colonised Senegal. That is why the official language of The Gambia is English and the official language of Senegal is French. If The Gambia was in their best interest they would have tried to make things better as far as the communities and helping the children but instead they used them for labour and taught them they are inferior. On top of taking over, they steal your history then sell it back to you! How can one country have a high demand product and another country fixes the price? They took natural resources and everything ever made. Just when I thought nothing was left, I was wrong. The only thing they didn't take was genuine happiness - that is why The Gambia is known as the 'Smiling Coast' of Africa.
My experience here in Banjul has been amazing and life-changing. I have been learning at a very electric pace. My internship at The Standard newspaper has been a dream come true. So many opportunities have landed in my hand since being in The Gambia. Some opportunities I haven't even been offered in America. I found interest in Gambia Press Union, a place I could attend school and learn how to be a top journalist such as my co-workers at The Standard. I believe living in The Gambia would make me realise a lot of information I didn't know before. It will give me the culture I was deprived of. It will be the way I gain my history back. Gambian values and morals surpass what us African Americans were taught.
Coming to a third world country I didn't know what to expect. All I knew was there was something more to Africa than just poverty. My people come from a great land; I knew there had to be something Africa was good for. Getting to Africa, the locals thought I had plenty of money to spend. After seeing me live like a college student and calling my mom to send me money, they begin to ease up just a tad bit. I tried my best to strategise how much I could spend weekly including all meals and the gifts I wanted to take home for my family and friends. It didn't take me long to realise I was pinching pennies in a third world country. The climax of my trip is when I forgot about dalasis and began to live. I probably eased up too much, realising it was hard for me to get lunch every day. I didn't worry too much about it because the smiles were worth every dalasi.
Although I expected to find important black people doing big things, I didn't expect the locals to be so generous, appreciative, respectful, loving, and protective. I have a family here; they look after me very well. The security such as Ceesay, guard my life at night while I am sleeping. Susan Mendy, who works at Dunes Hotel my first African mom, knocks on my window in the morning to make sure I am not late for class. My second African mom Fatou Sarr, makes sure I have a nice bowl of benechin every time I visit Banjul market. It's crazy how I fell in love with her. When I first saw her I thought she was beautiful, then after a while she began to look more and more like my mom. I came across a picture of the two of us in my phone and thought our cheek bones are exactly the same. After posting the picture on my social networks all of my close friends back home thought I had taken my mom to Africa with me! Since then, I haven't eaten anywhere else for lunch, I enjoy seeing her smile.
Alas Manneh taught me a different level of thinking when it came to African art. He has been a mentor to me since even before I came to The Gambia. We kept in touch via Facebook, going back and forth about or different cultures and art, I will never forget him. My good friend Ebrima has taught me to always smile; he is the true definition of "Gambia, No Worries!" No matter what "Na ma na la." Musa and Landing take us where ever we want to go, without over charging us. Everyone has a special place in my heart. Thank you Keita and Omar Joof for sewing my dress for my ceremony in one day, and also teaching me your language. Thank you Ansu for being a great friend to me. Thank you Abdou for being a brother to me and making sure no harm comes to me, and for allowing me to live freely in The Gambia.
If you think my main purpose for this was to study abroad you are wrong. My initial purpose for this trip was to get a great experience and learn my history, getting the education was just a plus. I almost gave up on my dream of coming to The Gambia because my funds were extremely low. I struggled with payments and gathering everything I needed. Luckily my community pitched in and saved my whole trip! I hustled day and night. I did everything from selling cupcakes, selling short stories, and going door to door with the help of all my little brothers. It was hard work but it taught me to NEVER sleep on myself. I can do anything I put my mind to. I always knew I was capable of doing something big but coming to The Gambia has really taught me what I am worth.
At The Standard, I was asked to accompany Sainey MK Marenah to a press conference. I said yes! I felt important, and obligated to do my very best. I wanted to leave an everlasting impression and there I was in front and centere bum rushing other journalists to get the best pictures of the Minister of Health and the people from the World Health Organisation. I met different journalists from various papers, who welcomed me into their world. Yesterday, I met Ajaratou Mariama Fofana the 8th generation of Kunta Kinteh's family and was blessed by the chief of Juffureh, Mrs Tako Taal, to roam their village freely. When my mom saw the picture of us kissing her on the lips she started to laugh. I explained "Even though she doesn't speak English, at least I know she speaks the universal language of love." I bought a signed certificate from her that explained I had visited her village for only D25. How could I pass that up?
The purpose of this wonderful International Day of the African Child is to celebrate those who participated in the Soweto Uprising in 1976. Thousands of black children marched, protesting the importance of their education and how special it was to be taught in their own language. More than 100 were killed, and more than 1,000 injured. Being privileged to have been welcomed to United Nations, I met with some great people. Eric Samuel Ketter, president of the YPM whom I was very impressed with, spoke fluently on the issues dealing with education. I admired his youthful but very intelligent approach. Hopefully, one day I can join an organisation as such. Today was a very productive day for me at The Standard.
I am forced to make something of this trip because getting here was far from easy. Just when I was about to give up my grandmother Marie Cubit became very ill, and her heart was failing for the third time. I remember going to visit her on her death bed. She remained unresponsive as we sat there and held her hand. My little brother Ralen stood to the right of me, AJ next to him, and Ray'el behind us all. I remember my mom gazing out the window with tears in her eyes. My great aunt reminded me to hold conversation with her.
"She can hear you," she explained.
I begin rambling on and on about how I finished my freshmen year of college. I began getting excited because nothing else mattered. I was talking to my grandma, maybe for the last time and she paid attention to me. I started to tell her about the study abroad trip and me traveling to Africa. Her lazy smile was enough for me.
"Do you see her smiling?" Ralen asked.
"Yes," I smiled. As tears filled my eyes, that's when I knew I was going to get to Africa or die trying. I dedicate this experience to my grandmother as she watches over me from the heavens. I thank you from the very depths of my heart for your motherhood and your friendship to me. All my life I've known you to give me your last. For that I will make you proud, like I always have. I am forever grateful to have you as my great grandmother. In loving memory Marie Cubit "MC." I love you.
To my Gambian people, thank you for allowing me to live in your country for an entire month. I am grateful to have met people like you. I've never felt like home until now. You have given me the full family experience, for that I thank you. Forever, may The Gambia live in my heart.


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Q: Абстрактные классы и композиция Java Можно ли использовать композицию, когда оба класса абстрактные?
Например, у меня есть абстрактный класс Тело (от него я буду создавать конусы, пирамиды и т.д.) И есть Абстрактный класс Основание (то есть в основании конуса - круг, в основании пирамиды - многоугольник).
Как мне добавить класс основание в тело при помощи композиции. Я знаю, что создавать объекты абстрактного класса нельзя. Если есть способ, опишите пожалуйста. Если нет, объясните почему.

A: public abstract class Body {
    protected Base base;

    public void setBase(Base base) {
        this.base = base;
    }

    public Base getBase() {
        return base;
    }
}

Примерный вариант для класса Тело. Наследуя его ваша фигура может получить основание. Как вариант можно еще сделать основание default или protected, в зависимости от потребностей.


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First Train Journey Between Bristol and London
Chuffing Fast Trains!
Where would we be without them? Well you could ask any of the disgruntled passengers who regularly try to take Southern Rail services, but we wouldn't advise it. Those people can be quite testy. But today was a great day in train and training history as it was on October 4th 1976 that the first commercial Inter-City 125 journey took place between Bristol and London. This new new High Speed Train service reached the giddy speeds of 125mph, though had managed to hit 140mph during test runs, making it the fastest diesel powered train on the planet.Even though this was such a momentous day, British Rail didn't bother to mark the occasion and so many of the passengers leaving Bristol on the 8.05am service didn't realise they were making history. Though they might have noticed when they reached their destination remarkably quickly and that the buffet car now had one of those new fangled 'microwaves' in it. And despite being around for 40 years, refurbished 125s still run on many routes. Or don't, if you're in the Haywards Heath area.
Deck Wars
A test of construction, as teams of 2 compete to build the best deck in 2 days.
Jesus: His Life
Jesus: His Life starts 21st April on HISTORY
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Rob and his two sons travel the US to explore unsolved mysteries.
The Weapon Hunter
Paul Shull searches for the wildest weapons and prepares them for use, from sword fights to tank battles.
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Malcolm McDonald scores 5 goals in international against Cyprus
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Billy the Kid is arrested for the first time
On this day in 1875, Billy the Kid is arrested for the first time after stealing a basket of laundry. He
Israel invades Egypt; Suez Crisis begins
Israeli armed forces push into Egypt toward the Suez Canal, initiating the Suez Crisis. They would soon
When You're Ready, Please Drive Off The Startled Pensioner
If you love the sound of a heavily stained clipboard being slammed onto the dashboard of a Honda Civic,
Queen Elizabeth II Opens Forth Road Bridge
May The Forth Be With You Well! You learn something new every day! I always thought it was called the
Oxford Dictionary debuts
On this day in 1884, the first portion, or fascicle, of the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), considered