A new compilation of activist essays by Arundhati Roy was recently launched amidst voices of protest.
Last week saw the release of "Broken Republic", a Penguin India publication that consolidates three essays by the irrepressible Arundhati Roy. After her Booker Prize winning novel "The God of Small Things" in 1997, this is the latest addition to a body of non-fiction writing. The launch in New Delhi included a discussion as well as musical performance.
Thanks to Revolutionary Frontlines for sharing this.
Thanks to Frontlines of Revolutionary Struggle for sharing this piece. It originally appeared here, and details the horrific treatment of political prisoners in India.
KOLKATA // The new government in West Bengal has promised to review all cases against political prisoners, but a long history of police brutality has made it difficult to distinguish between legitimate protesters and active insurgents.
In this piece from The Wall Street Journal, writer and public intellectual Arundhati Roy continues her defense of India's Maoists and tribal peoples, while criticizing the Indian state, its upper classes and capitalism in general.
The election of Mamata Banerjee to the position of chief minister in West Bengal may have important ramifications for revolutionary forces in India. Banerjee, a founding member of the Trinamool Congress has been an opponent of the revisionist CPI(M) for decades, and, since her recent victory is touted as a "communist giant-killer". Many of her policies appear more progressive than those of the CPI(M)–she fought against the forced eviction of small farmers from their lands and has opposed corporate development schemes and Special Economic Zones. Yet, these populist moves may be intended to undercut the influence of revolutionary forces–the CPI(Maoist) in particular.
What impact, if any, Banerjee's election will have on the Maoist armed struggle in India is unclear. But it is a significant development, and one that bears watching, especially given that it means a major setback for the CPI(M), whose forces have been responsible for numerous attacks on Maoists and tribal peoples.
The following article originally appeared at dawn.com. As usual, posting here does not imply endorsement.
" The issue at hand is about Peoples Liberation Army integration [into the government army]. The peace process and constitution drafting should move ahead simultaneously. So many people sacrificed their lives for the sake of a "People's Constitution", but attention has not been paid in that regard.
The following interview with Mohan Baidya (nom de guerre is Kiran) reveals that the struggle within Nepal's Maoist party focuses increasingly on the fate of the Peoples Liberation Army.
This question now stands center stage — in Nepali politics, in the struggle among the Maoists, and in the strategic decisions being taken for the Nepali revolution. The following is from myrepublica.com.
Maoist Senior Vice-chairman Mohan Baidya, who leads the hardline camp in the UCPN (Maoist), has registered a note of dissent against the party's decision to accept Nepal Army's modality for PLA integration.
This short article is remarkable for what it says about the resilience of India's Maoists and tribal communities, who are often one and the same.
The article originally appeared in The Times of India.
RANCHI: Survey on the state's rich mineral reserves has been stalled because of Maoist-induced resistance by villagers. Though the state possesses rich reserves of iron ore, coal, mica, bauxite and uranium, the government is in no position to give details of the sources even 10 years after formation of the state of Jharkhand.
Sources in state mining and geology department allege serveral attempts in the past to assess the rich resources, enough to meet raw material requirement of industries for decades to come, have failed due to non-cooperation from villagers. "Whenever officials tried to assess the reserves, villagers opposed it. Our officers were not allowed to drill the crust in remote villages and deep forests," said a source.
"Verghese is a typical example of the self-proclaimed civilisers of modern-day India, akin to the white 'civilisers' of yesteryear, who would have been the pride of a Rudyard Kipling.
Azad (Cherukuri Rajkumar) was a leader of revolutionary struggles over several decades, with the CPI(Maoist) and some of its predecessor organizations. Until he was murdered by the Indian state in 2010, he was a tireless defender of the oppressed in India.
A brief bio of Azad can be found here. And a pdf book of Azad's writings is available here.
problems related to two-line struggle in the party.
"The problem concerning national struggle is related to the problem in correctly identifying the class enemy and the problem in effectively advancing the struggle against it. Now the reactionaries, on the one hand, are conspiring to convert our party- Unified Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist)- into a reformist and status-quoist party by pushing it to the grand parliamentary quagmire and should this plan fail, they are plotting to resort to suppression against our party, one or the other.
"We must understand this truth properly.
The following is an extremely important statement concerning the direction of the Maoist revolution in Nepal. We urge everyone to study and consider this document, explore its context, and think through what it proposes.
This was presented as a proposal by senior vice-chairman Comrade Mohan Baidhya Kiran at the Central Committee meeting of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) in April 2011.
This is a document of dissent — issued in contrast to the proposal of the Maoists' chairman. Central to the discussion here is whether to focus on preparing for an insurrection or whether to present new proposals for resolving the existing stalemate over national constitution and the subordination of the national army.
Previously the CPN(Maoist) had adopted a political approach of 'popular insurrection' at the Party's sixth extended meeting or plenum in November 2010(held in Palungtar within the Gorkha district).
By posting this here, Kasama is not endorsing political arguments or conclusions — but presenting documents and views essential for communists to understand and debate.
'The immediate political proposal' presented by comrade chairman in the Politburo meeting held on April 20, 2011 and also in the present Central Committee meeting is against the fundamental spirit of the political line adopted by the Central Committee meeting held soon after the Palungtar extended meeting. Expressing my dissenting opinion on Chairman's proposal, I, therefore, would like to present a separate political proposal in this committee.
On May 1 in São Paulo, Brazil, the Liga dos camponeses pobres (League of poor peoples) led a demonstration in solidarity with the CPI(Maoist) and the adivasi peoples of India. Thanks to Eric for alerting us to this video, which originally appeared at Frontlines of Revolutionary Struggle.
India is touted as an economic 'miracle' by capitalist economists and pundits. Yet India's economic growth has come due to and at the expense of its urban and rural poor, whose low wages make it possible for call centers and tech companies to remain 'competitive' on the global market.
As the following article notes, these jobs themselves depend on a "range of support services" that are ignored in discussions of India's economy–"cleaning and maintenance of offices, transport, security, back office work, catering, and so on." Though these workers largely live in extreme poverty, they are often more fortunate than the millions of lower-caste landless peasants and slum residents in India who have no formal employment at all. Analyses like the one below, from Mrzine point to the urgency of communist revolution in India. Posting here does not imply endorsement with the entirety of the article's conclusions.
Many people, especially in India, tend to believe that the process of economic growth is likely to be mostly liberating for those oppressed by various forms of social discrimination and exclusion. The argument is that market forces break open age-old social norms, especially those of caste and gender, that have for so long denied opportunities and restricted options for so many.
From BBC News South Asia Service.
Indian human rights activist Binayak Sen has accused the government of misusing the country's sedition laws "to silence voices of dissent".
In an interview with the BBC, he said that the laws were an outdated relic from the country's colonial past.
Dr Sen was freed from jail in the state of Chhattisgarh earlier this month. He had been sentenced to life in prison in December for helping Maoist rebels.
The government is reportedly reviewing sedition laws.
Dr Sen also said the government was forming vigilante groups to fight the rebels. Villagers in some Maoist-affected areas have formed so-called self-defence groups, wihch have received state support.
The Indian government has committed a long list of crimes against people domestically and has violently silenced internal opposition while making aggressive stances against the sovereignty of Nepal.
KATHMANDU, May 9: The ruling UCPN (Maoist) is hosting an anti-imperialism conference in November, inviting, among others, former US Attorney General Ramsey Clark to Kathmandu to discuss political, economic and cultural imperialism, and peace in the world.
International Anti-Imperialist People´s Solidarity Coordinating Committee (IAPSCC), a network struggling against imperialist aggression, occupation and evils of globalization, is the organizer of the conference. UCPN (M), along with communist parties of 23 other countries, is also a member of the network.
This interview comes from ekantipur.com.
"The new constitution will have to create a win-win situation for all. That means all parties will have to compromise and adjust. But there are few things we have all agreed on. At the outset of this process we have agreed on a constitution through the Constituent Assembly and that there will be a progressive and inclusive restructuring of the state".
This comes from the website of the International Campaign Against War on the People in India. Click here for some background material about the revolution in India.


Janine Barchas is an Associate Professor of English at the University of Texas, where she teaches Austen in Austin. Her book Graphic Design, Print Culture, and the Eighteenth-Century Novel (CUP, 2003) won the SHARP Award. Her new book, called Matters of Fact in Jane Austen: History, Location, and Celebrity, will be published by Johns Hopkins UP in August 2012.
Barchas, Janine (2012) "Digitally Reconstructing the Reynolds Retrospective Attended by Jane Austen in 1813: A Report on E-Work-in-Progress," ABO: Interactive Journal for Women in the Arts, 1640-1830: Vol. 2 : Iss. 1 , Article 13.


Motswiri Lodge is family owned and run, it possesses an intimate and welcoming atmosphere. You will find the lodge on the edge of a Calcrete pan and overlooking a waterhole, where a plethora of mammals, both large and small frequent to quench their thirst. The pan, which is circled by trees, is located in the heart of "Kanana Wilderness" within the Kalahari Desert. Our secluded camp is in the old African Safari tradition. This is the perfect place to get away from it all and relax. Motswiri accommodates a maximum of 8 people in 4 double walk-in luxury tents. Each luxury tent has two single beds and its own shower, W.C. and washbasin complete with hot and cold water. The relaxed, yet luxurious, walk-in tents tastefully blend into this idyllic, wilderness environment; each with its own porch overlooking the pan. Overlooking the pan you will find our comfortable thatched lounge/dinning room complete with a fully stocked bar. Ancient Leadwood trees are found in the lounge and the dining room as part of the structures. A perfect spot to enjoy a refreshing thirst-quencher while watching game come to drink.
Motswiri offers traditional and creative cuisine as well as outstanding personal service. We have the dinning room and, close to Motswiri's main lodge, there is the boma (grass hut), an open air dining area. On cool nights listen to the sounds of the African bush while enjoying a sumptuous dinner next to a blazing fire and under a blanket of the stars. We offer delicious game dishes and our chef is happy to cater for your dietary/special requirements. Please inform us of these prior to your arrival. The main lodge offers a library area with a number of informative books and magazines on the area and the wildlife. These are available to you for the duration of your stay. Visit Motswiri Lodge to experience the mystery of the Kalahari's immense natural history, exhilarating wildlife, ancient legends and rich cultural history and to relax and revitalise body and mind.
If you choose to soak up the African sun there is the opportunity to swim at Serebe, the oldest reservoir within the reserve. Our attentive staff are happy to organise refreshments to take with you to our deck and swimming facilities. Not far from Motswiri lodge, is an isolated bird hide, which is located at the edge of a water hole, where a multitude of birdlife comes to drink and chatter the day away. The water hole is tree shaded and is a serene hideaway where you can enjoy a quiet sundowner, while watching the local bird life, perhaps a Giraffe, Kudu or Gemsbok will join you for a drink.
Horse Riding: Guided horse rides throughout the reserve. We have introduced Boereperds to Kanana as they are relaxed and of sturdy nature. They have been bred to exist in the arid conditions of rural Southern African and are very accustomed to walking through the bush. The Boereperd by its very nature are placid and easy to handle, which means any standard of rider can explore the reserve without fear.
We have two options: An outride. Where you can decide how long and how far you would like to ride. An over night bush experience. You will start out early in the day and meander through the reserve, stopping for a picnic lunch and overnighting at a fly camp. In the morning after a hearty breakfast you will head back to the lodge.
The San / Bushman have been resident in the Ghanzi District from time immemorial; their lives are intertwined with the workings of farms throughout the region. Kanana Wilderness supports their intention to maintain some of their age-old traditions, by creating an opportunity for them within our approach to tourism. Cultural bushman evening. Spend the evening with the bushman around the camp fire as they illustrate their traditional dancing. Ada, who herself is a descendent from the bushmen, will translate and give you an extraordinary incite to the meaning of their trancelike dancing.
Spend a few hours walking through the bush, with a bushman as your guide. As you explore he will explain the various edible plants and demonstrate a completely different perspective of the language of the bush.
The arid areas of Africa continue to surprise those whose interest is bird life. The Kanana pan system attracts thousands of sand grouse together with flocks of guinea fowl and doves which in turn sustain the raptors - Bateleur, Marshal and other eagles, with Vultures, Goshawks and Kestrels in close attendance. Throw in the variety of Rollers, Shrikes, Starlings and hundreds more; and you can see why Kanana Wilderness is considered by many to be a veritable birdwatchers paradise.
Hosts are pleased that they have been able to organise authentic bushman cultural experiences at Kanana Wilderness for the 2007 season. These are not commercial demonstrations performed by rote but will be carried out by some of the few bushmen still living their traditional lifestyle deep in the Kalahari close to Kanana. This means that we need prior notice so that we can organise to have the bushmen in attendance particularly for the Trans dance which requires the services of a "doctor". The Trans dance cannot be guaranteed as it is something special and not done to order it requires the right circumstances and conditions.
We have organised these activities with Ada Hardbattle - a Ghanzi lady who is the product of a 1940's marriage between a London policeman and a bushman lady. Incidentally Ada still lives with her mother who is now over 80 years old. Ada is an enigma and a living part of this fast vanishing culture - with one foot firmly in modern day Botswana the other in a culture transcending the millennia. Ada speaks the bushman language fluently, as you would expect given that it�s her mother tongue � and will accompany visitors and share her heritage with them. We, at Kanana, although we live amongst the bushman people rarely experience more than a fleeting glimpse of this culture, for us to have this opportunity to see and experience it is a rare privilege appreciated even by ourselves who are so close yet so far.
Ada has offered to organise the following - should people have a particular preference such as stalking game or say participating in the creation of a traditional meal using natural bush products found on the walk, we can try and organise this.
Kanana Wilderness�s ten white rhino roam wild and free. With the expert guidance of one of our bushman trackers, it is possible to approach these pre-historic mammals on foot and view them safely. Prior to setting off your guide will explain the safety requirements of walking in the bush. He will explain how you will approach the rhino and what you should do if the rhino become aware of your presence. Walking with the rhino should be safe as long as you listen to your guide and behave as he instructs.
Enjoy a morning walking in the bush guided by a bushman who has been walking in this environment all his life. As you move as silently as possible through the veldt he will point out indicators which communicate to him when and what the Rhino�s were doing during their daily meanderings. As you get closer to the rhino that you have been tracking, you will notice your guide�s demeanour changes and how he silently implores you to mimic his movements and reduce your noise level so as not to surprise your unsuspecting target.
As with everything in the bush, nothing is guaranteed, but most walks culminate with a heart stopping, adrenalin-pumping moment as you get your first �on foot� sighting of one or more of these great beasts. Stand still and absorb the moment as you observe the great white rhino in its natural habitat. If you make your approach correctly there is a chance that your arrival and departure will go unnoticed and the rhino�s daily routine will continue undisturbed.


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For our 30th Anniversary Sunday Dinner we have selected the Waikerie Community Club as the Venue.
The Club is located in the middle of Waikerie, opposite the Hardware store and a short, less than 10 minute walk from the Caravan park!
The Club has space for up to 200 people – so if everyone comes along there is plenty of room!
We have been able to negotiate a set menu with a couple of choices.
All mains also include salad and veg bar.


The youth team lost 1-0 to Fleetwood Town at UCLan Sports Arena on Saturday.
Shayden Morris' first-half strike proved to be the winner for the visitors, although North End might have salvaged a point late on but for a penalty miss.
After a scrappy opening period, it was the Lilywhites that looked to be taking control of the contest. Lewis Simmons had the first effort at goal, shooting over from range after ten minutes, shortly before Adam O'Reilly saw his fizzing low free-kick neatly stopped by 'keeper Billy Crellin.
Fleetwood first threatened after a quarter of an hour, Morris bursting through the middle and into the box, where PNE stopper Callum Lenton dived to his right to save his low effort.
The hosts continued to create the clearer openings, though, as Kamol Campbell was played into the inside left area of the box by O'Reilly and fired just wide of the far bottom corner.
And shortly after, Myles Mason won a free-kick on the edge of the box for O'Reilly to try his luck once more. The Irishman forced Crellin to palm his effort over the bar for a corner but Campbell's subsequent delivery led to another chance, as Jack Armer was picked out in space but headed over.
But in the next attack, it was the visitors that took the lead. It was in the 27th minute that Morris intercepted an under hit backpass towards Lenton and then rounded the North End 'keeper to score.
Fewer chances followed between that moment and the end of the first-half, although the home side continued to see more of the ball and put plenty of decent balls into the box, but shooting chances proved limited.
The visitors might have extended their lead on the stroke of half-time but for some great defending from Precieux Ngongo, who blocked Sam O'Halloran's shot on the turn inside the six-yard box, before Greg McCarragher sent a vicious strike wide.
Following the interval, the Cod Army went close again as Jay Matete tested Lenton with a low strike from outside the box, but the PNE 'keeper made a fine save to turn it behind for a corner.
Immediately up the other end, Armer picked out Simmons in space just right of the six-yard area but his header failed to trouble Crellin.
Anthony Williams put a speculative effort just over at the other end while Armer headed over from another Walker delivery just after the hour.
Lewis Earl then showed some neat footwork in midfield but struck over from distance.
Joe Rodwell-Grant's introduction from the bench 15 minutes from time added some spark to North End's attack, the U16 forward seeing his low shot from the edge of box saved within two minutes of his arrival.
And just over five minutes later, Rodwell-Grant earned the Lilywhites an 84th minute penalty, after he was brought down by a Fleetwood defender having latched onto O'Reilly's first-time pass.
O'Reilly stepped up to take the penalty but was denied by Crellin, who read his effort towards the bottom left corner before the PNE man sent the rebound wide from a narrow angle.
The Lilywhites put the pressure on to force an equaliser but couldn't forge a clear-cut opening as Fleetwood held on for their 1-0 win.
Youth team manager Nick Harrison felt his team had done enough to win the game, but needed to make the most of their scoring opportunities.
"I thought we performed well overall, but it's just another one of those games which we dominated without being clinical," he told PNE.com.
"I thought we could have done more to create chances, but the chances that we created were enough to be able to score goals.
Harrison also suggested his team were unfortunate at the back and that the result could have been different but for a couple of key moments in the match.
"I thought we defended well as a team generally. We stopped them getting in behind us and we picked up the loose balls.
"What has cost is an individual error and a slip for their goal. I thought the team dominated in defence and attack, we just struggled to put the ball in the back of the net. It's not a great goal to concede but if we had taken our chances then we would have got a positive result.
Harrison has urged his players to respond in their next game, with Tranmere Rovers the visitors at UCLan Sports Arena on Tuesday afternoon.
"We've had a young team out there and a much different team to the one which started the season. The players must learn from their mistakes and we have another game on Tuesday where we can rectify things.
"We've told the players that Tuesday's game is an opportunity to put things right which didn't go right in this game, so that's what we will be looking for.
PNE line-up: Lenton; Earl, Ngongo, Day, Armer (Rodwell-Grant, 75); Pollard (Nolan, 62), O'Reilly; Simmons, Dolan, (Coulton), Campbell; Mason (Walker, 46). Subs not used: Cottam.


Test data for the WMT 2018 Automatic post-editing task. They consist in English-German pairs (source and target) belonging to the information technology domain and already tokenized. Test set contains 1,023 pairs. A neural machine translation system has been used to generate the target segments. All data is provided by the EU project QT21 (http://www.qt21.eu/).


The following example illustrates the concept. Let's say that an assistant store manager for a retail store has been misclassified as exempt from state overtime pay requirements. The employee worked for the employer for about a year, and worked approximately two overtime hours each week. For unrelated reasons, the employee then quits his or her job without notice.
Several months later, the employee sues the employer, seeking payment for 100 overtime hours. However, because the employer had not paid the employee for all overtime hours worked at the time of the employee's termination, the employee can also seek "waiting time" penalties under California Labor Code section 202. California Labor Code sections 201 and 202 require California employers to pay all wages earned within strict time periods from the date of the employee's termination. Under California Labor Code section 203, for each day payment of final wages is delayed, employees are entitled to one day of wages, up to a maximum of 30 calendar days.
Further, the employee will also seek penalties for violations of California's wage statement requirements. Labor Code section 226 requires employers to include nine categories of information on an employee's pay check stub. The categories include gross wages, deductions, the number of hours worked, and applicable rates of pay. The information must be accurately stated. Violations of Labor Code section 226 result in the greater of: (i) actual damages to the employee, or (ii) penalties, up to a maximum of $4,000. In our example, the employee's gross wages, hours of work, and rates of pay would not be accurately stated on the pay check stubs because the employee was not paid for several hours of overtime each week. Additionally, hours worked and corresponding rates of pay were likely omitted because the employee was classified as an exempt employee. These pay check stub violations could result in an additional $4,000 in penalties per employee.
In our example, the employee will also seek penalties for violations of California's "pay day" requirements. Under Labor Code section 204, California employers are required to pay non-exempt employees on designated pay days at least twice per calendar month. Overtime wages must be paid no later than the payday for the next regular payroll period following the payroll period in which the overtime wages were earned. Although California Labor Code section 204 does not expressly provide for civil penalties, penalties can be obtained under California's Private Attorneys General Act. PAGA, as the law is known, provides monetary penalties in the amount of $100 per employee per pay period, and $200 for subsequent pay periods, including attorneys' fees, for violations of the California Labor Code where none otherwise exist.
As a misclassified exempt employee, the employee will also likely seek "premium wages" for meal and rest period violations. Under California Labor Code section 512, non-exempt employees may not work more than five hours in a workday without being provided a 30 minute, duty free meal period. Additionally, employers must provide non-exempt employees with a 10 minute rest period for every four hours worked (or major fraction thereof). Rest periods are paid. Employers that fail to provide required meal and rest periods must pay employees a one hour "premium wage" at the employees' regular rate of pay.
California employers continue to try to minimize the impact of "multiplier effect" by taking a number of practical steps. "Attestation forms," in which employees attest, on a regular basis, to recording accurately all hours worked, and taking all required rest and meal periods are being utilized with more frequency. Arbitration agreements with class action waivers, while more difficult to enforce in light of recent California case law, continue to be used with frequency. Likewise, employers unfamiliar with California wage and hour law are frequently utilizing experienced California employment counsel to conduct wage and hour audits. With these efforts, employers can mitigate some of the harsh effects of California's wage and hour laws.


How does a mortgage lending fund work?
An investor purchases shares of the mortgage fund. The mortgage fund then lends the money out to borrowers. Borrowers make interest payments to the fund each month, and the fund pays out dividends to investors. The mortgage fund contains a large number of highly diverse trust deed loans as security for the investment, similar to a "mutual fund" of loans.
Where are the properties on which the fund loans money?
The vast majority of the portfolio is secured by California real estate.
Generally, we finance residential and commercial properties at a maximum loan-to-value ratio of 65%. We underwrite all loans with as much rigor as required to determine collateral value, insurance, credit and title history. Typically, the process is the same as that of institutional lenders.
Mortgage lending funds carry minimum investment requirements, which vary, depending on the fund. Please check the individual fund pages for details.
Why do borrowers seek private money for real estate transactions?
In today's market, sound loans are being passed over because of the capital crunch. In addition, many of our borrowers don't want to be constrained by long timelines and rigid conditions with traditional lenders since speed is often the key in making a profitable transaction. And finally, a borrower and/or a property may fall outside the normal underwriting guidelines of conventional sources.
What are the advantages of investing in mortgage funds over individual trust deeds?
Diversification: The portfolio holds loans secured by various types of properties.
No churning: You don't experience a payoff of your investments as with individual trust deeds.
No idle cash: Your money won't sit idle while you search for new investments.
More consistent income: Your income stream is protected against an individual, non-performing loan.
No reserve capital: By pooling loans, the fund eliminates the need for extra available capital for payment of advances, etc.
How does a real estate acquisition fund work?
For REO and NPML funds, investors purchase preferred interests in the fund, and the proceeds are used in turn to buy and sell properties. We invest in REO properties and NPML's located in low-to medium-income communities throughout the United States. Our aim is to secure low purchase pricing and then provide financing or resell each property quickly for cash. The fund assets are liquidated at the end of the fund term whereupon cash is distributed to the investors.
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Stonecrest has built a niche within the Non-Performing Mortgage Loan (NPML) and Real Estate Owned (REO) markets. We invest in low to moderate income residential assets throughout the United States.
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\section{Knowledge base generator}
\label{knowledge base generator}
\begin{figure}[htp]
\centering
\includegraphics[scale=0.5]{images/tool/tool.png}
\caption[Tool for generating knowledge base]{Tool for generating knowledge base. 1) window for learning a new skill
2) window for editing skill or features 3) Display all features, skills and
templates 4) adding new templates}
\label{}
\end{figure}

On of the limitations of the current efforts in \acrshort{lfd} is adding new features for
new task \cite {argall_survey_2009}. Due to the intuitive nature of
demonstration, \acrshort{lfd} algorithms have the potential to make robot programming
accessible for everyday users who have no programming experience and want to
customize robot behaviours. The use of current approaches by the researchers
, however, is likely to lead to situations in which users attempt to
teach the robot tasks that cannot be learned simply due to the lack of features
describing some aspect of the task.

The solution to such an attempt would be have good tool where the user on
identification of new features can add new features to the system on which
the robot can learn.

Also the template creation is an actively changing scenario with various permutations
and combinations possible. The above mentioned tool can be used for rapid
generation and modification of the templates.

\newpage
\section{Use of Recommender system in robotics}
We started our work based on the notion of using Recommender system in the
field of robotics. We could partially use the notion of recommender system
in our work. In the time period of the research various other fields where
the recommender system could be used were identified.
This section list some of the fields of robotics in which technology of
recommender system fits appropriately.

\subsection{Preferences of users in Task Planing}
With the rise of service robotics in home environments,
personalized task planning is emerging as a new field of interest.
The robots has to learn the user preferences based on its experience
with the user and able to modify its decisions regularly.
A common example would be suppose if a user asks the robot for a cup of
tea, the robot has to make a decision on which cup would be an appropriate
choice for the user. This choice of the user can be learnt using
recommender systems.
Works by \cite{abdo_learning_2013} and \cite{abdo_robot_2015} have already
made progress in this field by using crowd sourcing data.

\subsection{Kernel Recommendation in learning algorithms}
"Firstly, linearity is rather special, and outside quantum mechanics no
model of a real system is truly linear. Secondly, detecting linear
relations has been the focus of much research in statistics and machine
learning for decades and the resulting algorithms are well understood, well
developed and efficient. Naturally, one wants the best of both worlds. So, if a
problem is non-linear, instead of trying to fit a non-linear model, one can map
the problem from the input space to a new (higher-dimensional) space (called
the feature space) by doing a non-linear transformation using suitably chosen
basis functions and then use a linear model in the feature space. This is known
as the 'kernel trick'. The linear model in the feature space corresponds to a
non-linear model in the input space. This approach can be used in both
classification and regression problems. The choice of kernel function is
crucial for the success of all kernel algorithms because the kernel constitutes
prior knowledge that is available about a task. Accordingly, there is no free
lunch (see No Free Lunch Theorems) in kernel choice."
\footnote{\url{http://www.svms.org/kernels/}}

Collaborative based recommender system can be used to determine the kernel
for learning algorithms. This problem is similar to the n-bandit problem where
the user has to decide on which kernel to keep the bet.

\cite{matikainen_multi-armed_2013} tried to solve the n-bandit problem to
determine which state machine gives better coverage of the floor.
Similar attempts can be made in learning the kernel .

\subsection{Motion Path Planning algorithms }
\acrfull{ompl} has implemented the following planners \url{http://ompl.kavrakilab.org/planners.html}
The selection of the planner for a particular tasks is active scientific
problem.
If you use the \acrshort{ompl} control , then \acrshort{ompl} will automatically select an
appropriate planner (unless you have explicitly specified one).
If the state
space has a default projection (which is going to be the case if you use any of
the built-in state spaces), then it will use \acrfull{kpiece}. This planner has been
shown to work well consistently across many real-world motion planning
problems, which is why it is the default choice.
In case the state space has no
default projection, \acrfull{rrt} will be used.
Can we recommend which planner to use in which situation based on previous
knowledge of the planner in similar situations.
Content based recommender system can be used in such situations to determine
which planner will be suitable in current situation.

\subsection{Learning trajectory preference of users}
\cite{jain_learning_2013} have worked on learning the trajectory preferences
of users by on-line learning their feedbacks.
Similar approach can be used as a recommender system to learn
the user preference of a trajectory for doing a particular tasks.

\newpage
\section{Softwares and tools}

A software implementation and number of tools have been included in the attached
$CD\-ROM$. The tools and the software developed as part of the project.
Below is a brief description of the packages

\begin{itemize}

    \item \textbf{Recommender Learning} \\
        Python based implementation of the learning approach. The class has to be
        invoked with the folder containing the JSON file of the demonstrations.
        The JSON file is read and learning is made on base of the demonstrations.
        It also reads the knowledge base and creates the set of templates.
        It implements the approach mentioned in section \ref{sec:Learning motion primitive}.
        Available online : \url{https://github.com/deebuls/RecommenderSystemInRobotics/tree/master/code/recommended\_learning}

    \item \textbf{mir\_teleop\_record} \\
        ROS node for teleoperation of the youbot arm and the base. The node was
        an extension of the work of b-it bots team \url{https://github.com/mas-group/robocup-at-work/tree/brazil-2014/mas\_common\_robotics/mcr\_tools/mcr\_teleop}.
        The node was modified to record the features and to create a JSON file with the readings.
        Available online : \url {https://github.com/deebuls/RecommenderSystemInRobotics/tree/master/code/mir\_teleop\_record }

    \item \textbf{Data accumulator} \\
        The python script for accumulating all the recorded json file and creating
        a consolidated JSON file of the demonstration.
        Available online : \url{https://github.com/deebuls/RecommenderSystemInRobotics/tree/master/code/tools }

    \item \textbf{Knowledge base creator} \\
        An interactive online tool for creating of the knowledge base.
        Menu driven GUI for active interaction with the user and easy to use
        template creation for the knowledge base.
        Available online : \url{ https://github.com/deebuls/RecommenderSystemInRobotics/tree/master/code/knowledge\_base\_creator}

\end{itemize}

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Christ the King is a Catholic Primary School in the trusteeship of the Diocese of Salford. It is maintained by Lancashire Local Authority and is a voluntary aided school. The Governing Board is the Admissions Authority and is responsible for taking all decisions on applications for admission.
The co-ordination of admission arrangements is undertaken by the Local Authority.
The Governing Board has determined that the number of children to be admitted to Reception Class will be 30.
If you wish to have your application considered against the school's religious criteria then you should ALSO provide proof of baptism direct to the school.
The governing body will not place any restrictions on admissions to the reception class unless the number of children for whom admission is sought exceeds their admission number. By law, no infant class may contain more than thirty children. The Governing Body operates a system of equal preferences under which they consider all preferences equally and the Local Authority notifies parents of the result. In the event that there are more applicants than places, after admitting all children with a Statement of Educational Need or Health and Care Plan naming the school, the governing body will allocate places using the criteria below, which are listed in order of priority.
The school will admit any child with a social medical welfare issue relevant to this school.
Baptised Catholic children living in the parish of Christ the King Burnley who at the time of admission have a sibling * at the school.
Baptised Catholic children resident in another parish who at the time of admission would have a sibling* at the school.
Baptised Catholic children who are resident in another parish.
Other children who at the time of admission have a sibling* at the school.
Where the number of applicants in any category exceeds the number of places remaining available, the highest priority will be given to those living closest to the school, the distance measure is a straight line (radial) measure centre of building to centre of building.
The Governing Board is the Admissions Authority. The Admission Committee is comprised of the following governors: Chair of Governors, a Foundation Governor and the Head Teacher.
All applications will be considered at the same time and after the closing date for admissions which is in 15 January 2019. Applications received after this date will be treated as a late application and will not be considered until after the main allocation of places has taken place.
A 'Looked after Child' is a child who is (a) in the care of a Local Authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a Local Authority in the exercise of their Social Services functions (under section22(1) of the Children Act 1989. A previously 'Looked After Child' is one who immediately moved on from that status after becoming subject to an adoption, residence or special guardianship order.
For a child to be considered as a Catholic evidence of a Catholic Baptism or reception into the Catholic church is required and should be provided directly to the school.
Home Address is considered to be the principal and primary address where the child normally lives. Where care is split and a child moves between two addresses, the household in receipt of the child benefit would normally be the address used.
Sibling is defined in these arrangements as full, half or step brothers and sisters, adopted and foster brothers and sisters who are living at the same address and are part of the same family unit.
A waiting list for children who have not been offered a place will be maintained by the Local Authority. When places become available parents will be contacted to establish how their child meets the admission criteria so that applications can be ranked and places offered accordingly. This will be kept on file indefinitely.
For 'In Year' applications received outside the normal admission round, if places are available they will be offered to those who apply. If there are places available but more applicants than places then the published oversubscription criteria will apply.
If an application for admission has been turned down by the Governing Body, parents may appeal to an independent appeals panel. This appeal must be sent in writing to the address listed in the Local Authority 'Primary Admissions' Booklet within 14 days of notification of refusal. The date of notification will be two working days after the posting by first class post. The parents must give their reasons for appealing in writing and the decision of the appeals panel is binding on the governors. The outcome of the appeal is binding on the parents and on the Governing Board.
The governing body reserve the right to withdraw the offer of a school place where false evidence is received in relation to an application.
Parents may seek a place for their child outside of their normal age group, for example, if a child is gifted and talented or has experienced problems such as ill health. In addition, the parents of a summer born childmay choose not to send that child to school until the September following their fifth birthday and may request that they are admitted out of their normal age group – to reception rather than year 1. Admission Authorities mustmake clear in their admission arrangements the process for requesting admission out of the normal age group.
Admission authorities mustmake decisions on the basis of the circumstances of each case and in the best interests of the child concerned. This will include taking account of the parent's views; information about the child's academic, social and emotional development; where relevant, their medical history and the views of a medical professional; whether they have previously been educated out of their normal age group; and whether they may naturally have fallen into a lower age group if it were not for being born prematurely. They mustalso take into account the views of the head teacher of the school concerned. When informing a parent of their decision on the year group the child should be admitted to, the admission authority mustset out clearly the reasons for their decision.
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Deferred admission- If your child is due to start school during the next academic year, it is important that you apply for a place for September. If your child's fifth birthday is between the months of September and December, then, if you wish it, admission may be deferred until January; if it is between January and April, then admission may be deferred until the start of the summer term though it is likely to be in your child's interest to start no later than January.
Parent may request that their child attend school part time until he/she reaches his/her fifth birthday.


Discussion in 'Panasonic Cameras' started by colbycheese, Jan 14, 2013.
as you may know, i bought a G3 used with the kit lens. I now have to kit lenses to deal with, my olympus one for the EPM-1 and the panasonic kit lens. Which one of the 2 is better. also, would they be difficult to sell for 90 dollars? I may want to keep both because i have the EPM-1 which i barley use that other family members want to use. I want to save up for some legacy lenses but i am not sure if i could live with one prime fully manual lens.
I personally like the Panasonic kit lens better, although it is slightly larger.
Keep the Lumix for when you lend a camera to someone : the collapsible Olympus is way too fiddly for immediate use although I'd put (a tiny bit of) money on it being optically a bit better.
Now I assume you've got some proper prime lenses too?
Sell it or gift it together with your old body and go buy that lens you've always wanted.
how much is a reasonable price to sell the EPM1 and one of the kit lenses?
I'd probably be willing to give $90 for one.


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The new FX miniseries Devs, which also streams on Hulu, doesn't shy away from asking the big questions about life. A sort of existential allegory that presents a future both beautiful and scary, the drama explores concepts like determinism vs. free will, against a science fiction backdrop of a Silicon Valley company called Amaya that produces quantum computers.
The show kicks off with a young man who is transferred to a secret department at Amaya and then apparently commits suicide. His girlfriend Lily however, doesn't believe the story and starts to investigate the connection between her boyfriend's death and Devs, Amaya's secret division.
The show stars a mix of veteran actors many are surely familiar with, along with some new faces. One of the up-and-coming actresses of the show who's caught the attention of audiences is Cailee Spaeny who plays Lyndon on Devs.
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Who is Lyndon on 'Devs'?
Lyndon is a main character on the show, as well as a member of the secretive Devs team. The "young, brilliant employee" specializes in work relating to sound waves and is basically a prodigious coder.
The Devs team is working on a prediction algorithm that is meant to be able to broadcast footage from the past, even if none exists on "film."
For example, the team uses the interface to create footage from the Crucifixion…which took place more 2020 years ago.
Lyndon is instrumental to the project because she develops the algorithm that allows clear sounds to be heard from the footage. When her algorithm is applied to light waves, the team realizes they can also conjure up clear color images.
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I like the idea with the remakes I hate all the cardboard rubbish as for downtown it looks good but please block back off the left side as it was from the start.
This was never open except on the BDX version I don't know why it was change it spoils the game play.
Opening the south side of downtown was a good idea. It created a 3 lane push for assault, balancing the map. It is good as it is.
About the updates, happy to see some big changes, looking forward to see how the new guns play and the rpg.
Please bring leaderboars to the game and more achievements.
Will the Linux Servers be command line only or will there be a GUI like the Windows Server versions?
Why not bring in the AT4 (or whatever the Army uses these days) as the US equivalent for the RPG?
I'm still curious as to what the long-term goal of AAPG/America's Army in general is. Unless the PS4 version is doing really well, the PC version... well isn't. My slim hope is that the Dev team is secretly and slowly converting the game to UE4 while just releasing a few things here and there on the side.
Maps getting a remake, new weapons, apparently army issues RPG's. A joke really..
How about, remaking the flash effects.. To show that you at least try to help your players with issues instead of pointing to AMD Devs and blaming their incompetence. More performance increasement, after last patch it was a giant drop. The game has so many issues, but you blind players by giving them new things.. It's really sad how low this game series dropped over the years.
Am I they only one that is disappointed in this ???
I do believe you are in the minority sir!!
wasnt the mp-7 in aa3 ?
Csar + RPG = WIN!
"that makes no sense at all"
With or withput the APC's?
The grenade launcher will change the tactics in the game, loved it in AA3.
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Coming September 7, 2021: Book 2 in the Lightner & Law Series
Albert Beauchamp disappeared just before Christmas in 1856. When he reappears more than a year later, he's in several pieces, packed in salt in a shipping crate in New Orleans. NYC inspectors Jasper Lightner and his partner, Hieronymus Law, are called in to investigate–but the further they dig into the wealthy financier's background, the dirtier the story gets. On the surface, Beauchamp had a lot of friends. But, as they discover, each had a good reason to hate him.
Beauchamp's last will and testament–stashed away in a safety deposit box, along with a king's ransom in jewels–yields few clues, but Jasper and Hy discover something even more valuable: a little black book filled with names, dates, and a cache of damning details.
Following a trail of leads that reaches back to the early 1840s, the detectives uncover a sordid litany of high society scandals that still threatens the city's moneyed establishment. And the shadowy figure who knows their dirtiest secrets re-emerges with a devious new plan that goes far beyond simple blackmail.
The dark shadows grow longer as Jasper and Hy close in on the truth–and a killer lies in wait for his ultimate prey.
Book 1 in the Lightner & Law Series:
A string of grisly murders in Pre-Civil War New York propels an unlikely pair of detectives into a deadly tinderbox in S. M. Goodwin's debut novel, a sure hit for fans of Will Thomas and C. S. Harris.
Jasper Lightner is a decorated Crimean War hero and the most admired inspector in London's Metropolitan Police. Along with a chest full of medals, he's got a head injury that's left large chunks of his memory missing. But Jasper's biggest problem is his father, the Duke of Kersey, who, enraged by a series of front-page newspaper stories extolling Jasper's exploits, decides he's had enough of the embarrassment and uses his political connections to keep his son out of the headlines–and off the police force.
Jasper is sent packing to New York City on a year-long assignment to train detectives, and discovers a police department hovering on the brink of armed conflict. Assigned to investigate the murder of philanthropist and reformer Stephen Finch, Jasper joins forces with a man who might be even more of an outsider than he is: Hieronymus Law, a detective who had investigated two almost identical killings–and who is rumored to have taken money to help frame an innocent woman for murder.
Law is bent on restoring his good name. But can Jasper trust Hy enough to bring him into the investigation? As the city devolves into madness and law enforcement falls into the hands of dangerous gangs, this unlikely team has no choice but to work together to pursue an adversary more sinister than either has faced alone.
Praise for Absence of Mercy:
"With captivating characters, luscious writing and intrigue around every corner, S.M. Goodwin's debut historical mystery is destined to be among the most talked about of the year. Rich. Resonant. Enigmatic. Just a fantastic, fantastic read!"
—Darynda Jones, New York Times bestselling author of the Charley Davidson series
"S.M. Goodwin serves up the perfect historical mystery brew; a captivating sleuth, a diabolical plot, and a vivid sense of place and time. Satisfying yet highly addictive!"
—Dianne Freeman, award-winning author of the Countess of Harleigh mystery series
"Well-drawn characters and a gruesome plot make this a series debut that will appeal to hardened mystery fans."
—Tessa Harris, award-winning author of the Dr. Thomas Silkstone mysteries
"S.M. Goodwin spins a dark, suspenseful tale that vividly captures the world of pre-Civil War New York City…This is a fabulous launch to what is sure to be a long-running series!"
—Edwin Hill, Edgar and Agatha-nominated author of Watch Her
S.M.'s debut historical mystery takes place in 1857 Manhattan
What was going on in New York City in 1857?
There were over 800,000 people in the city and more arriving every day.
There were 70 banks, 106 insurance companies, 11 telegraph lines, 7 lines of railroad intersected the city, 18 steamboat lines, and 351 newspapers!
To accommodate the exploding population city leaders devised a plan to build a park to rival those in Europe's most prestigious cities.
To make way for the new Central Park the entire town of Seneca Village, the first free Black community in NYC, was destroyed.
Here is a map of the layout of Central Park and Seneca Village (courtesy of the National Park Service)
1857 was the year 2 police departments warred for supremacy in a battle that led all the way to the steps of City Hall. Tensions between the two departments didn't end even after the arrest of Mayor Fernando Wood.
Here is a map showing New York City precincts
The infamous Dead Rabbits Riot marked the peak (or low point, depending on how one views such things) of police conflict in July of 1857.
The Panic of 1857, sparked in part by political unrest throughout the nation, was the worst economic depression in American history and is widely considered the first global depression.
And of course 1857 is the year Lord Jasper Lightner, youngest son of the Duke of Kersey, comes to New York City to instruct detectives in the Metropolitan Police Department in the new science of criminal detection.
All in all, I'd say 1857 was a pretty exciting year. . .
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New faces for the 2013/14 season
With the boys back in pre-season training, the new season will be upon us in no time. With 10 new signings this year, we thought we would take the time to tell you a little more about the new recruits in the Blue, Black and White next season.
David Sisi
At 6'4" and 120kg, back-rower Sisi, 20, has tremendous physical presence, and proved at international age group level that he is also a good reader of the game with excellent ball skills. He will slot into a powerful back-row contingent at Bath, and is expected to learn a huge amount from the likes of Springbok Francois Louw.
Juan Pablo Orlandi
Argentinean international Orlandi, 30, joins us from French club, Racing Metro 92, where he has spent the last three seasons. A scrummaging specialist, he will be a real asset to the Club as the Aviva Premiership continues to demand more and more of its front row players.
Leroy Houston
Australian Houston arrives at the Rec following a two year stint at French club Colomiers. He impressed Bath Head Coach Gary Gold hugely while playing in the Queensland Reds side that lifted the Super 15 trophy in 2011. An explosive ball carrier, the 26 year old quickly became a key player for the Reds, and Gold expects him to do the same for his new club.
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Matt Garvey
Capable of covering both lock and back row, Garvey has been one of the Aviva Premiership's stand out players over the last two seasons, combining size and power with running lines that have made him a player to watch for defences around the country.
Anthony Watson
Watson, 19, is a fullback with exceptional speed and footwork, and regularly showed real attacking flair in his time with England U20s. Fast and elusive, the Bath coaches are keen to develop his exceptional talent and are convinced he will learn from the experienced backs around him.
Have a look at some of what Anthony is bring to the Rec:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEfKjJcs3-I
George Ford
An extremely talented young player, Ford was the first English player and youngest ever player to win the IRB Junior Player of the Year award following a number of commanding performances for England U20s in the 2011 Junior World Cup. He was also the youngest player in the England squad at that time.
In total, he made 14 appearances for England U18s and 11 for England U20s before being promoted to the England Saxons squad. Having been the youngest player to make his professional debut at club level, he has gone on to make 33 first team appearances for Leicester Tigers, scoring 220 points to date.
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Three times Wales capped Roberts is a constant running threat, capable of beating defenders and gaining valuable metres with his explosive pace. He pulled on the Red jersey at every school and junior level, before winning his debut senior cap against Canada in 2008.
Micky Young
24 year-old Young has represented England throughout the age groups, including three Churchill Cup campaigns with the Saxons in 2011, and scoring the winning try in the IRB Sevens in 2008/09 against New Zealand. Known for his darting runs and ability to read the game quickly, he made 79 appearances in three years with Newcastle Falcons before moving to Leicester in 2011.
Gavin Henson
33 times capped Henson has been signed to offer experience at fly-half, centre and fullback, and will compliment a highly promising group of young players in the Bath ranks. Known for being powerful in defence, a world class goal kicker and for having the ability to put people into space, he will add some real quality to the squad.
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Jonathan Joseph
21 year old Joseph, who will join Bath for the start of the 2013/14 season, has already been capped by England and is widely regarded as one of the most exciting young players in the country.
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Self-driving cars are being trained in virtual worlds while the real one is in chaos
With fleets out of commission, covid-19 left self-driving car and truck companies frozen in time. Now they're finding new life in old data.
Hayden Fieldarchive page
One of Cruise's autonomous vehicles on the move.
Brandon Moak felt as if a freight train had hit him.
It was mid-March, and the cofounder and CTO of the autonomous- trucking startup Embark Trucks had been keeping tabs on the emergence of covid-19. As a shelter-in-place order went into effect throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, where Embark is based, Moak and his team were forced to ground almost all their 13 self-driving semi-trucks (a few stayed on the road moving essential freight but weren't in autonomous mode) and send home the majority of their workforce, with no idea how long it'd be before they could return.
Moak and Embark weren't alone. For safety reasons, autonomous vehicles typically have two operators apiece. That's a no-go in the age of social distancing, and leaders of autonomous-vehicle companies knew they'd have to mothball their fleets. Suddenly the whole nascent industry was in trouble. Autonomous vehicles are still experimental, and real-world testing is the gold standard for collecting data and improving the cars' ability to operate safely. Unable to get on the road, self-driving operations risked becoming cash-intensive gambits with no path toward fielding a product anytime soon.
As they struggled with this new reality, layoffs rippled through autonomous-driving outfits like Zoox, Ike, and Kodiak Robotics, as well as the autonomous division at Lyft.
But as it turns out, all may not be lost. Several companies have traded road tests for delving deep into their algorithms and simulators, finding new uses for the countless hours of data they've collected. They're doubling down on efforts like detailed data labeling, 3D mapping, and identifying overlooked scenarios from previous road sessions that can be used to train their systems. Some have even helped vehicle operators transition into data labeling, equipping them with new skills that will likely come in handy when they resume their former roles.
To make the best of a bad situation, Moak decided to build a new tool to allow Embark's operations team to annotate the company's four years of driving data. For instance, the software serves Embark's truck drivers with images of different on-road scenarios and then asks them to determine if they're noteworthy—and how they'd handle each based on their own experience.
Aurora Innovation, a Palo Alto–based company that develops self-driving technology, took a similar approach to finding tasks for underutilized workers. "Our vehicle operators, who can't all be on the road right now, have joined forces with our triage and labeling teams to mine our massive collection of manual and autonomous driving data for additional interesting on-road events that can be turned into virtual tests," cofounder and CEO Chris Urmson wrote in an email to MIT Technology Review. "This has the additional benefit of increasing the exposure of our operators to how the data they gather is used offline, [which] gives them better context into our overall development process and will help them be even better at their job as we get back on the road," he added.
Companies have also found creative ways to overcome the obstacle of being physically separated from their products.
Urmson, who previously led Google's self-driving-car project, said that his team is using its "hardware-in-the-loop" pipeline to "catch software issues that would manifest on Aurora hardware and not on developer laptops or cloud instances." The pipeline can flag, for example, a case where a vehicle's sensors would be slower to make observations about its environment than simulated tests on a developer's laptop suggest.
Embark, for its part, invested in software that could test hardware components offline. One test involves the vehicle's control system—the algorithms responsible for sending physical commands, like how fast to turn the steering wheel. "In the long run, this will be a good investment for us, but in the short term, we had to make a big leap to build all this new infrastructure," said Moak.
General Motors-owned Cruise has relegated 200 vehicles in San Francisco and Phoenix largely to the garage, though it is using some to make food deliveries for local relief organizations. The company is relying on its advanced simulators to keep putting cars' software through its paces—a regular practice even before the pandemic, but SVP of engineering Mo Elshenawy says they're improving the detail on how cars are scored during their encounters in the sims as a way to better assess competency in unusual situations, like when dealing with ambulances or delivery trucks.
Alexandr Wang, founder and CEO of data annotation firm Scale AI, works with companies like Lyft, Toyota, and Nuro, as well as Embark and Aurora. During the pandemic, Scale has been working on detailed labeling for companies' old data via point cloud segmentation—using 3D maps of the environment around a vehicle to encode what every point corresponds to (pedestrian, stop sign, window, shrub, stroller). The team is also encoding the behavior of drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists with technology including "gaze detection," which aims to indicate whether a driver might yield or a pedestrian plans to cross the street.
No matter how much companies invest in their simulators, though, there's no getting around the need to eventually get back on the road. And as the US reopens, that's beginning to happen. A Waymo spokesperson wrote in an email that a day of simulated driving is akin to "driving more than 100 years in the real world," in part thanks to parent company Alphabet's computing power. Nevertheless, the company got its driving operations in Phoenix up and going again as of May 11.
Still, Wang says he sees a change in how autonomous-vehicle companies are working, shifting toward more innovative approaches and long-term experimentation.
"The ones who are taking this view," he says, "are the ones who will, at the end of this, come out ahead and be in a better spot."
Correction: This article was changed to correctly attribute additional quotes to Urmson. An example of the use of the "hardware-in-the-loop" pipeline was also added. A reference to Cruise relegating its vehicles to the garage was changed to reflect the fact that some are in fact being used, and "point-cloud simulation" was changed to "point-cloud segmentation" in the discussion of Scale AI.
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Trump On Pace To Outspend Obama's 8 Years Of Travel Expenses in 1 Year
Meanwhile, Trump is calling for sharp budget cuts, including spending on education and housing.
Nigel Roberts
President Donald Trump is burning through taxpayer dollars at breakneck speed.
CNN reports that Trump's trips to his luxury resort in Florida has cost about $20 million in less than three months—on a pace to outspend in one year the amount former President Barack Obama spent in his entire eight years in office.
The estimate is based on a 2016 Government Accountability Office report on how much a four-day trip Obama took to Florida in 2013 cost: $3.6 million. That price tag includes Secret Service and Coast Guard protection.
Trump spent 21 days of his first 80 days at his Mar-A-Lago private club in Palm Beach, Florida, at a cost of $21.6 million, CNN estimated. He's expected to make frequent visits to his private golf club in Bedminster Township, New Jersey in the summer when the weather gets too humid in Florida.
At the same time, New York City said it cost between $127,000 to $146,000 a day to protect First Lady Melania Trump and their youngest son Baron, who live at Trump Tower in Manhattan.
The president has no problem spending millions in public funds for his resort trips while demanding belt tightening among government agencies, including the Department of Education and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Indeed, Trump's hypocrisy is blinding. He was a harsh critic of Obama's golf trips and vacations, tweeting in 2011 that the former president is an "habitual vacationer" on the public's dime.
The habitual vacationer, @BarackObama, is now in Hawaii. This vacation is costing taxpayers $4 milion +++ while there is 20% unemployment.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 27, 2011
Who's the habitual vacationer now?
The government watchdog group Judicial Watch calculated that Obama spent over $97 million on travel during his presidency, based on government records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act.
If Trump continues his taxpayer spending spree, he will surpass that before the end of this year.
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In Honor Of President's Day, Here Are Photos That Will Make You Miss Barack Obama
1. Barack Gives Daughter Malia a Kiss
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2. Michelle and Barack tell the kids a story
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"The future rewards those who press on. I don't have time to feel sorry for myself. I don't have time to complain. I'm going to press on."
-- President Barack Obama
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— BrooklynDad_Defiant! (@mmpadellan) February 18, 2019
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Today is President's Day and we had to take a moment to honor our favorite president -- Barack Obama. SEE ALSO: Some No Name, Pitchy R&B Singer Disrespected Keith Sweat And Gets Demolished On Twitter Obama had many wins while he was president. He brought the Black unemployment rate for African Americans from 16.8 percent, due to the horror of President George W. Bush to 7.8 percent by January 2017. The poverty rate for African Americans fell faster in 2015 than in any year since 1999 -- falling 2.1 percentage points, resulting in 700,000 fewer African Americans in poverty. Teen pregnancy among Black women was at an historic low with he birth rate per 1,000 African-American teen females fell from 60.4 in 2008 to 34.9 in 2014. Pell Grant funding for HBCU students increased between 2007 and 2014, growing from $523 million to $824 million. Obama banned solitary confinement for juveniles in federal prison in January of 2016, the President of ACLU said about this in 2016, "It's absolutely huge. We rarely have presidents take notice of prison conditions." The incarceration rates for Black men and women fell during each year of the Obama Administration and were at their lowest points in over two decades when he left office. Not to mention, he saved our country from one of the greatest recessions since the Great Depression due to the Republican administration before him -- and now our current president tries to take all the credit. People are so happy his legacy that the people of Los Angeles were blessed to have President Barack H. Obama Highway as in December. The Mercury News reported, "Two large, green-and-white freeway signs were unveiled Thursday, one on the right shoulder of westbound State Route 134 at the beginning of the 210 Freeway at Fair Oaks Avenue in Pasadena, the other at the eastbound 134 in the vicinity of Route 2 in the city of Los Angeles near Glendale." The location was chosen because he attended Occidental College in nearby Eagle Rock from 1979-1981 when he lived in Pasadena. State Sen. Anthony Portantino said about the highway, "The president has often mentioned his fond memories of living in Pasadena and attending Occidental College, so it was very appropriate to name the portion of the freeway he traveled after him." Mercury News confirmed, "No taxpayer dollars were used to build or erect the signs, Bischoff confirmed, adding that the cost of the two signs and labor amounted to about $5,000 and were paid for by private donations." In honor of President's Day, check out photos of our favorite president.
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This project entailed refreshing the main hospital lobby into a welcoming space that reflects the high level of care being provided and feels fresh but also familiar. We worked with the client to design a place that is comfortable to relax and read, or literally recharge at the tech bar. Technology can also be supported with additional USB/power stations at a new book case that houses their library of shared books. These details were important tools to help members maintain connection to their daily lives.
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