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A nanotechnology-based biosensor may allow early detection of pathogens and potential cancer cells, leading to increased food safety and reduced health risks.
Lateef Syed, Kansas State University doctoral student in chemistry, Hyderabad, India, is developing the biosensor with Jun Li, Kansas State associate professor of chemistry. While their research focuses on E. coli, Syed said the same technology could also detect other kinds of pathogens.
Syed's research for almost four years has focused on developing nanotechnology-based biosensors for pathogen detection and cancer biomarker detection. He began the research as a doctoral student under the direction of Li, who has researched nanotechnology for 15 years.
The project is a continuation of work that Li performed at NASA Ames Research Center in California, where he spent seven years developing nanotechnology. While working in California, Li came up with the idea of developing a small chip to capture and detect pathogens.
When Li arrived at K-State in 2007 he continued the biosensor research with Syed. Together they are working on developing biosensors for cancer diagnosis and pathogen detection. To develop these biosensors, the team uses carbon nanofibers, or CNFs, because they can form an array of tiny electrodes that is even smaller than bacteria and viruses. When they are able to capture these microbial particles at the electrode surface, you can detect an electric signal.
A Canadian-based company called Early Warning Inc., which provided the K-State research team with $240,000 for two years as part of the developmental work, is supporting the research.


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Apple's patent states that graphics editing applications have become popular with cell phone users of late. Yet in most conventional graphics editing environments, image alteration effects are typically selected and applied manually "on-demand" in response to specific user inputs or requests. Unfortunately, this reliance on continued user inputs may limit the creative gamut of the altered images that may be created.
Apple's patent application generally relates to techniques for applying one or more image alteration effects to image data displayed on an electronic device. In certain disclosed embodiments, the application of such image alteration effects may be triggered based upon the detection of certain device operation events, which may include audio-related events, motion-related events, location-related events, or events relating the imaging properties.
The relationship between an image alteration effect and a corresponding triggering event(s) may be defined by a user. As will be appreciated, one or more aspects of the image alteration techniques described in this patent is configured via user preference settings, which may be part of a graphical user interface displayed on the electronic device.
There are a lot of conceptual workflow graphics displayed in our report that will provide you with a glimpse of what's to come. It should be understood that Apple will provide us with a slick UI that they're not obligated to disclose in this patent. Nonetheless, you'll get a general idea of what to expect when Photo Booth or variant launches in the future.
Apple's patent FIG. 4 illustrates a schematic block diagram showing a process by which image data is altered by image processing logic in response to one or more device operation events on a device like an iPhone (though it could also be any iOS or OS X device).
As shown in the illustrated embodiment, input image data, referred to as "raw image data" (#82), may be captured live (e.g., in substantially real time) using camera (#74), or may be played back or viewed from an image file (#94) stored on device 10 (an iPhone). In a further embodiment, the raw image data may be streamed over a network, such as the Internet, in the context of a video conferencing application such as iChat or now FaceTime.
Apple's patent presents us with all-new iPhone camera settings as seen in patent FIGS. 18-20 below. In fact, Apple mentions that they may incorporate Photo Booth Effects into the mix as we see in patent FIG. 20 below listing X-Ray, Glow and Thermal Effects – along with at least one new one they dub "Nightvision."
The various imagined screenshots relating to Photo Editing demonstrate the wide array of preference controls and options that you'll have to work with. It begins with choosing "Image Effects," as noted above in FIG. 18. It's located under the current iPhone's "Wallpaper" option. Once you've chosen Image Effects you'll be directed to a whole new series of control options where all of the fun begins.
Apple's patent FIG. 12 illustrates how an image alteration may be triggered by a "shaking" motion. When you'll shake a chosen image on your iPhone as shown below for given amount of time, you'll be able to change the background color or change to another effect like the spiral (as noted in patent figure 19 above) or to a water reflection or even a zoom effect. The effects also apply to video, according to Apple's patent. What other effects could debut will likely be introduced at the time of the apps release.
Apple's patent describes other image effects such as Audio, Rotation and Brush Stroke which are noted below in patent FIGS. 10, 11 and 13. Different effects could be triggered by various movements triggered by the user and related to specific effects chosen by the user.
Audio Effects may alter a video simply by the level of bass or treble being played in your video. It almost sounds like an automated iTunes visualizer for the background of your videos.
Other effects could be triggered by your device's built-in GPS. In another response to shaking motion, the turbulence in a water-centric-graphic could increase the amount of ripples or waves in the water or change the reflection of the sun on the water. Most of these effects will have to be seen in a keynote presentation to be appreciated. Many of the graphics in the patent just don't pack the punch needed to help us understand what is truly being conveyed here.
Apple credits Aram Lindahl and Kelvin Chiu as the inventors of this patent application which was published in February 2011 and originally filed in Q3 2009. It should be understood that the patent itself never provides us with a final executiion date. The patent supports the findings presented in 9 to 5 Mac's report concerning iOS 4.3 frameworks and it is Patently Apple's opinion that this should play out this year. Time will tell if we've called it right.
A new Class Action Lawsuit has been filed against Apple this week, but the actual complaint has yet to be made available for review. You'll note that the "complaint" shown below isn't hyperlinked to an active or live document as of this moment.
Below you'll find the parties involved in this case and it's interesting to see that the New York Times is amongst the plaintiffs against Apple.


As the injuries continue to pile up on the Wild blue line, the team signed defenseman Kris Fredheim from the Houston Aeros. Fredheim will join the club in time for Thursday's home game against Colorado. To create a roster spot for him, the team placed Guillaume Latendresse on injured reserve.
As the injuries continue to pile up on the Wild blue line, the team signed defenseman Kris Fredheim from the Houston Aeros. Fredheim will join the club in time for Thursday's home game against Colorado. To create a roster spot for him, the team placed Guillaume Latendresse on injured reserve.
Minnesota Wild forward Guillaume Latendresse is out indefinitely with a concussion. The oft-injured star hasn't been able to stay healthy in his career with the Wild. This latest injury forces coach Mike Yeo to shuffle his top line.
The Wild placed defenseman Mike Lundin on injured reserve with a lower body injury and recalled Chad Rau from the Houston Aeros on Sunday. Rau made an immediate impact with the Wild, scoring a second period goal against Boston.
The Minnesota Wild extended qualifying offers to eight players Monday, including Chay Genoway, David McIntyre, Nick Palmieri, Jarod Palmer, Justin Falk and Carson McMillan. Meanwhile, the team didn't extend an offer to Guillaume Latendresse, although they are trying to sign him.
Defenseman Marco Scandella suffered a concussion Saturday night against Los Angeles, and was scratched from the Wild lineup against Anaheim tonight. It was the second straight game a key Minnesota player sustained a concussion. Guillaume Latendresse suffered one against San Jose on Thursday.
Wild winger Guillaume Latendresse says he will be a free agent as of Sunday. He tells the Star Tribune he hopes to sign with a team that will allow him to be closer to his 4-year-old son, who lives in Montreal. Latendresse played just 16 games in an injury-filled season last year.
The Minnesota Wild's season came to an end on Saturday but four of its defensemen were reassigned to the Houston Aeros of the AHL. Marco Scandella, Nate Prosser, Chey Genoway and Kris Fredheim are eligible to play the rest of the season, and playoffs if the Aeros reach the postseason.
The Wild called up four players from the Houston Aeros today. Forwards Matt Kassian, Jed Ortmeyer, Chad Rau and defenseman Nate Prosser will join the team for Saturday's game against Dallas. Head coach Mike Yeo says, "We're not just going to stand around and hope things get better."
After missing 32 of the last 34 games with a concussion, Guillaume Latendresse has returned to practice with the Wild. The Star Tribune reports Latendresse skated with Mikko Koivu today, who is out with a shoulder injury. The Wild start the second half of the NHL season tomorrow night, hosting Nashville.


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Q: Open downloaded file using intent I make a retrofit call to my own API that provides me a list of files with the following content:
[
  {
    "name": "Example_file.jpg",
    "ext": "jpg",
    "b64": "data in base 64 format"
  }
]

I show this list of files using a recycler view. When I click on one element from recycler view, I decode the base64 content and generate a file like the following:
val content = Base64.getDecoder().decode(file.getB64()!!.toByteArray())
val os = FileOutputStream(getExternalStorageDirectory().path + file.getName(), true)
os.write(content)
os.flush()
os.close()

After this is complete, I would like to open this file using the Android file manager.
How can I force to open that stored file?

A: If you meant opening by the default file opener for that file type you can use the method below.
[I found this solution on this site a long ago, I don't have the original link to that answer]
public void openFile(File file, Context context) {

    Uri url = FileProvider.getUriForFile(context, BuildConfig.APPLICATION_ID + ".provider", file);

    Intent intent = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_VIEW);
    intent.addFlags(Intent.FLAG_GRANT_READ_URI_PERMISSION);

    if (url.toString().contains(".doc") || url.toString().contains(".docx")) {
        // Word document
        intent.setDataAndType(url, "application/msword");
    } else if (url.toString().contains(".pdf")) {
        // PDF file
        intent.setDataAndType(url, "application/pdf");
    } else if (url.toString().contains(".ppt") || url.toString().contains(".pptx")) {
        // Powerpoint file
        intent.setDataAndType(url, "application/vnd.ms-powerpoint");
    } else if (url.toString().contains(".xls") || url.toString().contains(".xlsx")) {
        // Excel file
        intent.setDataAndType(url, "application/vnd.ms-excel");
    } else if (url.toString().contains(".zip") || url.toString().contains(".rar")) {
        // WAV audio file
        intent.setDataAndType(url, "application/x-wav");
    } else if (url.toString().contains(".rtf")) {
        // RTF file
        intent.setDataAndType(url, "application/rtf");
    } else if (url.toString().contains(".wav") || url.toString().contains(".mp3")) {
        // WAV audio file
        intent.setDataAndType(url, "audio/x-wav");
    } else if (url.toString().contains(".gif")) {
        // GIF file
        intent.setDataAndType(url, "image/gif");
    } else if (url.toString().contains(".jpg") || url.toString().contains(".jpeg") || url.toString().contains(".png")) {
        // JPG file
        intent.setDataAndType(url, "image/jpeg");
    } else if (url.toString().contains(".txt")) {
        // Text file
        intent.setDataAndType(url, "text/plain");
    } else if (url.toString().contains(".3gp") || url.toString().contains(".mpg") || url.toString().contains(".mpeg") || url.toString().contains(".mpe") || url.toString().contains(".mp4") || url.toString().contains(".avi")) {
        // Video files
        intent.setDataAndType(url, "video/*");
    } else {
        //if you want you can also define the intent type for any other file
        //additionally use else clause below, to manage other unknown extensions
        //in this case, Android will show all applications installed on the device
        //so you can choose which application to use
        intent.setDataAndType(url, "*/*");
    }

    try {
        if (file.exists())
            context.startActivity(Intent.createChooser(intent, "Open"));
        else
            Toast.makeText(context, "File is corrupted", Toast.LENGTH_LONG).show();

    } catch (Exception ex) {
        Toast.makeText(context, "No Application is found to open this file.\nThe File is saved at" + Constant.DIRECTORY, Toast.LENGTH_LONG).show();
    }

}

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2022 Program Calendar
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"I keep coming to Giant Steps
because I love the people
and the animals,
and the great affection
I witness between both."
-A Giant Steps Team Member
About Giant Steps
Every year, hundreds of people come to Giant Steps Therapeutic Equestrian Center, wanting to break down barriers that may keep them from reaching their full potential. We serve people representing a wide a range of ages, disabilities, and needs. Through our equine therapy programs, we assist them in achieving their physical, mental, and social goals to lead richer, more independent lives.
As a nonprofit, we rely on our generous donors and dedicated team of volunteers to create a safe space and provide enriching and enjoyable programs. Joining Giant Steps is ultimately about joining an inclusive community, where different people connect and champion for each other's success.
Giant Steps is dedicated to enriching lives through the power of horses, team and community. Through the excellence of our equine assisted programs, people of all ages, means, and challenges experience the extraordinary benefits of therapeutic riding and activities.
Giant Steps strives to create a culture of belonging by fostering an inclusive, safe, and affirming community for the people we serve and for our horses. Our commitment to equity and inclusion cuts across ability, race, gender, and backgrounds, ensuring a rich diversity of voices that are respected and fully represented. By bringing together people of different abilities and life experiences, we grow, learn, and make our program and our community stronger.
At Giant Steps, we strongly believe that all people can break down barriers to lead richer, more independent lives, regardless of the disabilities or challenges they may face. We have harnessed the therapeutic power of horses since 1998 to help people of all ages overcome their physical, emotional, behavioral, cognitive and developmental challenges. Since then, the clients we've served have represented more than 60 distinct disabilities and challenges as well as members of our military.
At times, people come to Giant Steps for more than therapy. They also want an enjoyable, social activity and a place to connect with others. Programs we offer range from mounted therapeutic riding classes to ground equine facilitated learning lessons that help clients improve their physical strength and also enhance their emotional and social capabilities. Over the years we have experienced many stories of transformation, seen our clients become physically stronger, more socially engaged, and emotionally aware. This is what drives us.
Beyond our quality programming, Giant Steps is also about community. We work to create a safe space where people can come and share their experiences with other families. It's a place where, regardless of the disabilities or challenges people may be experiencing, they have the opportunity to bond with our horses, our dedicated instructors and volunteers, and other like-minded people who are all championing for their success. Here, one person's success is a success for the entire Giant Steps community.
We are proud to be accredited as a Premier Accredited Center by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International, aka PATH International. Being accredited by PATH International means that we go above and beyond to hold ourselves to a higher standard of care. We work tirelessly to maintain our accreditation so that our clients feel assured they are getting the possible treatment.
What PATH accreditation ensures:
PATH-accredited instructors (training, licensure, certification and qualifications are met)
Instructors must complete education hours each year to maintain accreditation
Equine standards
Characteristics of each horse must be matched with a client's needs and the proposed activities
Each horse must be evaluated and adequately trained for the work to be performed
Upholding equine welfare and management standards; horses are assured to be given a high level of care
Highest safety/care standards for clients
Clients are properly evaluated at intake to make sure that therapeutic riding is an appropriate activity
Medical and personal about the client is always considered confidential
Periodic re-assessments of clients, as their conditions/disabilities are subject to change
PATH-accredited facility
Emergency procedures and safety regulations in place
Facilities are maintained in good repair and ADA compliant
Always emphasizing the safety of clients, volunteers, and horses
Elise Boutet
Gina Jacquez
Julie Larson
Program Director, PATH Certified Instructor, Equine Specialist in Mental Health & Learning
Jen McWherter
Head Instructor, PATH Certified Instructor, Equine Specialist in Mental Health & Learning
Beth Porter
Katherine Theus
Development & Communications Associate
Sean Willer
Facility Manager & PATH Certified Instructor
Amy Barboro
PATH Certified Instructor
Chrissie Cutting
Nicole DeVito
Debbie Gardner
Sue Rickard
Mariah Shields
Hillary Werhane
PATH Advanced Certified Instructor
AliSponsored by Devon McCauley
Ali (short for Aldente) was born in 1997 and joined Giant Steps in Summer 2019. An Oldenburg and a retired dressage superstar, she is loving her new life as a therapeutic riding horse. Ali is on lease to us from her owner Patricia Hart through her trainer Tracey Hill. Ali is unflappable and eager to bring along our riders. She has a ton of training and teaches how to use every aid with precision, and is sponsored by Devon McCauley.
AliasPartially Sponsored by Pete Henig
Alias came to us from Barbara Fleming, and joined the Giant Steps heard in Fall 2021. He is an 18 year old Morgan who competed in dressage prior to coming to Giant Steps, and is impeccably trained with beautiful manners. He has a tremendous work ethic and is always eager to get going. He is a joy to ride, and works well with beginners all the way up to our most independent riders. Alias is partially sponsored by Pete Henig.
BelleSponsored by Brenda Bottum, and Carolyn Klebanoff & Fred Cohen
Belle, a Belgian cross, was born in 2004 and joined Giant Steps in 2017. She came to us from the family of one of our previous riders, and loves the attention of the busy Giant Steps Mabie Barn. She is the biggest mare in the barn (and has the biggest hooves!), but is a gentle giant. Belle's stature can be intimidating, but those who ride her find that she is willing and kind, giving them a sense of confidence. Belle teaches growth and transition. She is sponsored by Brenda Bottum, and Carolyn Klebanoff & Fred Cohen.
Corky Sponsored by Kelly Moore Paint
A Morgan, Corky was born in 1993, and joined Giant Steps at the age of 17. They say opposites attract; unlike his best friend Darren, Corky likes to stir things up in the herd, and enjoys bossing the other horses around. He does especially well with riders who need to work on balance, and thrives with an audience. Corky teaches strength, and is sponsored by Kelly Moore Paint.
Darren Sponsored by Pam Hamel in honor of Mysterio
A Quarter horse, Darren was born in 1996, and joined Giant Steps at the age of 14. He is one of the most dependable and versatile horses in the barn, and the strong, silent type: calm, stoic and eager to please. Darren teaches gentleness and consistency, and is sponsored by Pam Hamel in honor of Mysterio.
Ellie Sponsored by Abby Steller
Ellie, a Connemara pony, was born in 2005, and joined Giant Steps in 2018. Ellie may be the smallest horse in the barn, but she is strong and very eager to please. She loves being groomed and it can take a while with the thick mane and tail that she has. Ellie teaches determination, and is sponsored by Abby Steller.
Excel Sponsored by Patricia McHugh Rames in honor of Jim McHugh
A Zangershiede, Excel was born in 1995, and joined Giant Steps at the age of 17. He was awarded the Region 11 PATH Horse of the Year in 2016, and is one of our steadiest horses. His easy-going nature appeals to a variety of riders, and he stands out as being a friendly "therapist" who creates a special bond with many of our students. Excel teaches communication, and is sponsored by Patrichia McHugh Rames in honor of Jim McHugh.
NickerSponsored in celebration of MamaSan 1932, and by Evelyn Greene
Nicker
Nicker was born in 2001, and joined Giant Steps in late spring 2018. He was a working ranch horse for many years and then a western show horse. Despite his rugged upbringing, he is the sweetest horse you will ever meet. He loves to snuggle and adores both human and equine companionship. He really does nicker when a friend comes or goes from the barn. Nicker teaches kindness. He is sponsored in celebration of MamaSan 1932, and by Evelyn Greene.
Pepe Sponsored by KCS Estates
A Tennessee Walker, Pepe was born at Giant Steps in 2002. The barn comedian, he is affectionate and loves to give and receive attention. He has a playful attitude, and his boisterous nature draws the rider's attention and has a calming effect, enabling the rider to focus and concentrate. Pepe teaches a sense of humor, and is sponsored by KCS Estates.
Pierre Sponsored in celebration of Bob Giss
Pierre came to Giant Steps from a family with a long history of supporting Giant Steps. His human "grandpa" volunteered with our program when Giant Steps was just turning 10 years old. His owner started volunteering at Giant Steps as soon as she was old enough, and her parents are loyal supporters. So when Pierre's jumping career was coming to an end it was the natural choice for him to become a therapy horse, and luckily he is perfectly suited for the job. This Selle Francais is an unassuming Frenchman. He loves people and aims to please. Pierre is a true professional. Beautifully trained, he willingly complies with his rider's instructions, even when they are not quite clear. Just like his human family, Pierre teaches generosity, and is sponsored in celebration of Bob Giss.
ScarletPartially sponsored in memory of Bernice W. Henig
Born at Giant Steps in 2001, Scarlet is a Tennessee Walker, and the Grand Dame of the barn. Scarlet is a benevolent leader and she carefully protects her rider as one of her own. Scarlet teaches confidence and is partially sponsored in memory of Bernice W. Henig.
Souly Sponsored by the Dmarlou Foundation
Souly
Joining the Giant Steps herd in January 2020, Beautiful Soul, aka "Souly" came to us from the US Park Police where he patrolled the Presidio, Marin Headlands and Golden Gate Recreation Area. Souly is a Thoroughbred who started life as a racehorse. After he was retired from racing he jumped for a few years before joining the US Park Police. Souly's diverse history has prepared him for his new career as a therapy horse. He acclimated to life at Giant Steps quickly and is trusting and sweet with everyone he works with. He is sponsored by the Dmarlou Foundation.
StokesAvailable for sponsorship
Joining the Giant Steps herd in Fall 2021, Stokes comes to us from Patt and Jim Rose. Their son, Paul, rode at Giant Steps for many years, and it is an honor to have Paul's horse here in his memory. Stokes is a Tennessee Walker and he spent his earlier years competing in field trials and trail riding. He is a big solid boy and riders who are looking for sensory input are a perfect fit for him. He especially loves when we have large groups of people visiting who surround him – the more the merrier. He could stand for hours getting his mane braided, being brushed and even getting finger painted. Stokes is available for sponsorship
Tiki Sponsored by the Figueirinhas Family
Tiki is an Arabian, born in 2002, who came to Giant Steps in Summer 2017 from Tamber Bey Vineyards. Tiki was an endurance horse for many years and has covered a lot of miles on a lot of trails. He easily transitioned to arena riding, and does everything with flare and elegance. All of our riders have different strengths and ways of doing things, and Tiki teaches everyone how to do it all with style. He is sponsored by the Figueirinhas Family.
Toni Forsberg, Chair
Global Director of Human Resources; Medtronic
Dean McCauley, Treasurer
Retired Partner; Ernst & Young LLP
Debra Beresini, Secretary
Co-Owner; Black Dog Ranch
CEO; invencor, inc.
Abra Annes Sills
Founder; Generosity Auctions
Julie Atwood
Director; HALTER Project
Trevor Gilmore
CFO; The Menke Group
Ben Karpilow
Attorney; Meechan, Rosenthal & Karpilow, PC
Rebecca Kaykas-Wolff
Co-founder; KWH Equestrian
Head of Growth Marketing; Intrax
Christina Wang
Occupational Medicine; The Permanente Medical Group
Susan Wayland
Founder; Strategic Finance Advisory, LLC.
The geometric horse in Giant Steps' logo is a representation of the multi-faceted nature of Giant Steps program – in the types of programming we offer, the range of individuals we serve, the mix of people who make the program possible, and the variety of horses in our barn. The horse has been dubbed "Hero" because each of our clients, horses, and volunteers is a hero. The name has the added benefit of being easy to pronounce, which is a factor for many of our clients.
Robert Pope and Lee Justice were enjoying their retirement after moving from the Bay Area to Montana, where they raised Tennessee Walkers. One day a friend told them about the benefits of horseback riding for children with physical and mental disabilities. Robert and Lee realized they had the time and resources to create a therapeutic riding center, an idea that felt right to them.
In 1996, they sold their ranch and brought their 12 horses to Petaluma. They spent the next two years building three barns, a riding arena and a training arena on 23 acres. They moved their offices into a small home on the property, got their nonprofit status approved, and looked for a staff. "One day, someone — I'll never know who — put a blurb in a cerebral palsy support group newsletter, and the phone started ringing off the hook," said Pope.
The program began with 10 riders and 19 volunteers, and today has grown to accommodate over 130 riders per week and now offers programs for veterans and active service member families. For their work with Giant Steps, Bob and Lee were awarded the prestigious "Jefferson Award for Public Service" from the Institute of Nonprofit Leadership in Washington D.C. in 2006. A year later, they received the "Real Heroes" award from the American Red Cross. Robert and Lee remained supportive of the program until their deaths in 2014.
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I graduated only a year ago from UMBC and found that the Global Studies program coupled with volunteer opportunities through the Shriver Center prepared me perfectly for my next steps. I spent the past year serving as an AmeriCorps member through Casa de Maryland and the Citizenship Program at Baltimore City Community College. I taught citizenship classes, assisted at legal clinics and helped people clear the final hurdles to becoming citizens of the United States.
This year, I am working with four different organizations in Baltimore, filling various roles for the immigrant community. ESOL for the Esperanza Center, citizenship for BCCC and Casa, and case preparation for Kids in Need of Defense.
My hearty network in Baltimore is a direct expansion of the network I began to build through UMBC and I will always be grateful for UMBC's emphasis on applied learning.


One of Australia's leading multihull specialists, TMG (The Multihull Group), is delighted to announce the addition of two brand new members to the award-winning Dragonfly trimaran family.
"As part of our vision to bring the very best multihulls to Australia, TMG is thrilled to add two brand new Dragonfly models to our exciting trimaran range: the Dragonfly 32 Evolution and the Dragonfly 40.
The Quorning family have been building Dragonfly Trimarans in the same boat yard in Denmark or 50 years, where their dedicated and highly-skilled staff continue to set impossibly high standards for modern boat building today.
'Swing Wing' system. This revolutionary Swing Wing system gives them enough stability to moor in the folded position in a marina berth, saving space and reducing storage costs.
Dragonfly Trimarans can comfortably accommodate four to six people in a spacious principal hull that is incredibly comfortable and safe. They are unsinkable, beach-able and have a kick-up rudder and centreboard system.


Wantted to try a clear, very soft-plastic grub in the rain - glad I did!
The World is a better place than I thought.
Pay it forward...anyone know someone "in need" who needs a depthfinder? A Vet Maybe?
Without a Fish Finder....how good are you?
Your Thoughts? Crappie Umbrella Rig?
How to tell the difference between males and female crappie after the spawn?
Who's fishing the crappie masters in Alabama?
ESP shooting rods on order!!!!!
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Ozark Pro 14' trolling rods breaking.
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If you made a checklist, what would be on it?
Tested more soft plastic lure ideas and most did great!!!
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Your thoughts on spider rigging seats.
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Road runner heads or similar help please!
Facing Mortality, for Ship and my older pals.
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Color C Lector - Really?
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to our friends and customers we are shutting down.
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can a trolling motor be too strong?
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Who is going to fish this weekend?
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Blue Cypress Lake...vero beach fl.
Center Console vs Side Console?
Memorial Day 2016 to "D"
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We love our local Girl Scout troops, and we love their addictive cookies! Brennemann Troop 20317 will be selling cookies outside the Montrose/Broadway Jewel this Saturday, and March 7th and 21st. Help them meet their sales goals! All the profits earned stay with the local council, and Scouts learn the essential "Five Skills" through the cookie program: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics. You can find out more about local cookie sales at this website, including local points of sale.


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Cone unrectifiable sets and non-differentiability of real-valued Lipschitz functions
Connections for Women: geometry and probability in high dimensions August 17, 2017 - August 18, 2017
August 18, 2017 (09:30 AM PDT - 10:30 AM PDT)
Speaker(s): Olga Maleva (University of Birmingham)
Location: MSRI: Simons Auditorium
Primary Mathematics Subject Classification No Primary AMS MSC
Secondary Mathematics Subject Classification No Secondary AMS MSC
4-Maleva
There are subsets N of R^n for which one can find a real-valued Lipschitz function f defined on the whole of R^n but non-differentiable at every point of N. Of course, by the Rademacher theorem any such set N is Lebesgue null, however, due to a celebrated result of Preiss from 1990 not every Lebesgue null subset of R^n gives rise to such a Lipschitz function f.
In this talk, I explain that a sufficient condition on a set N for such f to exist is being locally unrectifiable with respect to curves in a cone of directions. In particular, every purely unrectifiable set U possesses a Lipschitz function non-differentiable on U in the strongest possible sense. I also give an example of a universal differentiability set unrectifiable with respect to a fixed cone of directions, showing that one cannot relax the conditions.
This is a joint work with D. Preiss.
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Q: Сохранение тяжелых данных при изменении ориентации экрана Пытаюсь разобраться с тем, как правильно сохранять данные. Но чувствую, что буксую ...
Допустим, есть Activity, для которой в onCreate создается и присваивается ListView кастомный адаптер, причем:

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*Адаптер содержит список тяжелых объектов (например, картинок)

*Эти картинки закачиваются из сети (в отдельном потоке, который создается в момент создания адаптера) и нужны только в рамках текущей сессии работы с приложением (т.е. постоянно их хранить не требуется).

Соответственно при изменении ориентации экрана, нужно как-то сохранять полученные данные, чтобы продолжать с ними работать. Я вижу следующие варианты:

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*Сохранять адаптер в RetainedFragment.

*Использовать onSaveInstanceState() для сохранения адаптера. При этом для адаптера нужно реализовать интерфейс Parcelable.

*Сохранять данные в SQLite, и при смене ориентации – брать их оттуда. Далее, по истечении времени, уничтожать данные. Адаптер же создавать заново.

*Использовать onRetainNonConfigurationInstance для адаптера.

Как правильно поступить? Куда смотреть?

A: Добавить кэширования картинок с сохранением на диск. Лучше поискать готовые библиотеки
Для загрузки изображений - можно использовать библиотеку Picasso. Которая умеет кэшировать изобаржения. К тому же хорошо обрабатывает разъединение/подключение к интернету

A: Первый вариант.
Заодно потом будет проще если решите сделать отличия в дизайне приложения при альбомной и ландшафтной ориентации
Второй вариант - будем памяти затратной
Третий вариант - плохая идея изначально, так как вам придется работать с энергонезависимой памятью - а это и долго и эхнергозатратно
Четвертый вариант - не знаю


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Active Display Group recognised at Myer Supplier of the Year Awards
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STW's Active Display Group (ADG) has been recognised for outstanding work with leading retailer Myer, taking out the coveted Supplier of the Year in the Creative Marketing Category of its 2015 Supplier of the Year Awards.
Announced last week, the awards are an opportunity for Myer to celebrate and recognise its most outstanding suppliers and business partners. The Awards are now in their eighth year, and are a highly anticipated event for the Myer team and suppliers each year, according to CEO Richard Umbers.
It is the second year running ADG has taken out the Supplier of the Year in the Creative Marketing category; the agency was also nominated in the top three finalists for the overall 2015 Gold Supplier of the Year Award.
ADG's Sales Director James Ramsden said of the accolade: "This is the third time we have been awarded by Myer, and the eighth time we have been a finalist. This is an absolute shining testament to all 350 staff at ADG across Australia and abroad that pull together and make each activation happen," he said.
"This award caps off another great year working with Myer," he continued. "We have re-signed a new supplier contract and also completed some major roll outs including The Parramatta Hub, new fixtures for the new Myer Hobart store, a new supply arrangement for ongoing design, production and installation of the Myer Melbourne store Atrium display and of course our regular busy roll outs for seasonal VM materials," he said.
"A big thank you to James Sheppard and the entire Myer VM family. They challenge us to produce inspiring VM and make it work in store."
Myer's General Manager, Visual Merchandising, James Sheppard said: "This is a great achievement that acknowledges the outstanding work and contribution ADG has made to Myer. We thank the ADG team for their wonderful partnership, ongoing support and commitment to Myer in 2015.
The awards were announced at Myer's annual gala ball at the Palladium Ballroom at Crown Melbourne last week.
"ADG have been working with Myer since 1998, and our wonderful history and the success here tonight can be attributed to a fantastic collaboration and partnership between all of us at Active and the entire Myer team," Ramsden concluded.
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Compare your childhood to the childhood of your children.
"My childhood was before Saddam rose to power, it was happy, I went to kindergarten, which my 6 years old daughter was deprived from, she hasn't been to a zoo, or a playing ground. I used to go cinemas a lot with my family, while all 3 kids of mine hadn't seen or went to a cinema. We can't even go in a family picnic, because of the lack of security.
"We started traveling around in 1965, we went to England and Lebanon regulary, we also visited Jordan, Syria and Turkey, compared to my kids who hasn't been outside Iraq. Right now traveling outside Iraq is possible only to some Arabic countries, and from there to other countries. But most countries treat Iraqis in bad manner, treating them as if they were.... Terrorists. My own father as an example, he tried to go to England last summer on a business trip, to go to England he had to go to Jordan first, then to the British embassy where he was supposed to get a visa, but they wouldn't give it to him. My father is 77 years old man, what kind of damage can he make there.
"Right now, there are no means of fun for teenagers, so they either spend their time in their neighborhood, and that is not a good thing, or they might bring their friends home, or spend their times indoors, on the computer or TV. My older son is capable of driving a car now, but we don't let him go out with the car, or use it to get to his university in fear of hijackers, or kidnappers, especially that my husband is a well-known architect all throughout Baghdad."
Another interesting post. Please do not take the following question as disrepectful in any way but....Does the part about travel, especially regarding travel abroad, really represent the "average Iraq"? I didn't realize that. Perhaps I'm wrong in thinking only the wealthy could afford it.
I enjoy reading your informative blog.
The only comments I take as disrespectful are the comments that contain insults, without any discussion in them. Your comment doesn't have any improper phrases in it whatsoever, so I am happy to see it..
As for the traveling part, the time those travels hapened, the Average Iraqi wasn't exactly the same person he is now. Example: In 1960 One Dinar was worth a little more than 3 Dollars, belive it or now, now a Dollar is worth 1470 Dinars. So as you can see, at that time a Dinar was worth more than a Dollar, then it started going down untill we are here today with this price.
i know this will never compare..
Traffic that takes 20 mins to move your car inches sometimes.
I live very close to the murder capital of the USA.
All of this is LosT Angeles.
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The Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) Board of Education will meet with a district attorney to discuss options for legal action regarding the impact of Stanford University's proposed expansion plan on Tuesday. The meeting follows growing community concern that the anticipated population growth accompanying the expansion will generate too many new students in the school district, straining its budget and threatening to decrease quality of education.
Pending approval of Stanford's 2018 General Use Permit (GUP) application by Santa Clara County, the University will construct 2.275 million square feet of academic and residential space by 2035. The growth is expected to bring in 6,326 people, which would be a 1.2 percent increase in population growth. However, given that Stanford rental properties are tax-exempt, opponents to the plan argue that it would not bring any new property tax revenue to PAUSD to compensate for added student enrollment. As a community-funded school district, PAUSD relies heavily on such revenue.
The board will discuss legal options in the context of the Santa Clara County's final environmental impact report, released December. The document, compiled by the County, assesses the potential effects of the expansion laid out in the GUP.
The school board, however, disagrees, reasoning that the problem lies not with capacity constraints, but rather with offering neighborhood schools to serve children who live nearby.
According to Collins, population growth since 2000 has been concentrated along Sand Hill Road, where there is no elementary school. He predicts that there will be between 150 and 200 more students living in this area post-expansion, increasing the number of students with long commute times to school.
On Nov. 15, 2018, the school board unanimously approved a resolution asking the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors to require Stanford to pay annual payments to the district and to make a direct contribution beyond mandated developer fees to mitigate the cost of building a new school. The call for Stanford to set aside land on or near the Sand Hill/Quarry Road corridor for a new elementary school is also part of the November resolution.
Since November, school board district leadership has met with Stanford representatives to attempt to negotiate, but, according to Superintendent Don Austin, the university was unwilling to pursue mitigation options.
"Stanford's reluctance to have any meaningful dialogue with us and in fact to be at this point in time without acknowledging that there's an impact to the school district in any way and subsequently offering no thoughts about mitigating efforts — we're going to look at absolutely every aspect of the GUP and anything that might be a path for us to take to re-engage Stanford in the process," Austin said in an interview to the Palo Alto Weekly.
Todd Collins, a member of the Palo Alto school board, echoes these sentiments.
"We have all been surprised by the positions Stanford has taken, and feel there is a lot at stake," he wrote in an email to The Daily. "So exploring legal action makes sense to make sure we do our job protecting the rights and interests of Palo Alto students and our whole community — including all those who live at Stanford," he wrote in an email to The Daily.
"Preliminary discussions with [the board], prior to the start of the development agreement process, began to explore possible approaches to addressing new students generated by additional on-campus faculty and staff housing, and we expect that engagement will continue," she wrote in an email to The Daily.
McCown has suggested that property taxes from Stanford's non-exempt commercial holdings, such as the Stanford Research Park and the Stanford Shopping Center, make up for the shortfall in revenue from new rental housing.
The Board of Supervisors has recently started negotiations with Stanford on a development agreement, which allows both parties to have open-ended negotiations about how much growth the county should allow and how much Stanford has to contribute to cover the growth impacts that fall outside the purview of the environmental-review process.
The county has been notified about the school board's closed-session discussion of possible legal action, Austin told the Palo Alto Weekly.
The board will meet in closed session from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the district office, 25 Churchill Ave., Room A. Anyone wishing to address the board on closed session items may do so at 5 p.m.


We can't believe that tomorrow is Christmas eve! I am writing this blog from snowy (and COLD) Breckenridge, CO while Kimberly holds down the Canvas office in SF.
We thought we'd take a break from all of the shopping talk to share our favorite holiday cocktail recipes, guaranteed to get you in the spirit and feeling festive.
I made this traditional cider for a little Holiday Cocktail Party this year and decided to add a twist with Grand Marnier. I'll never go back! It was a nice citrus addition and kept the spices from overpowering the drink.
Directions: Wrap mulling spices in a sachet of cheese cloth secured with kitchen twine. Add above ingredients in order and simmer over low-medium heat for 20 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy.
My dad's recipe, these "adult milkshakes" are a great dessert and super easy to make. I like to serve them in chilled glasses with a cookie on the side. Yum!
Directions: Blend ice cream, brandy and creme de cacao in a blend until smooth, but still thick. Pour into chilled glasses and sprinkle nutmeg on top.
Posted on December 23, 2015 by Kimberly Gant and filed under Style Stories, Stylish Living and tagged williams-sonoma Trader Joes Spicy Cider recipe Brandy Alexander recipe Holiday Cocktail.


SOUNDS like good news… guess it's hard to judge without knowing how many they were printing.
As to website feedback (you asked over at ABNA)… I am not great at these things–tend to be a blitz and bells gal, not remotely reminiscent of classy, but once I scroll down far enough your header is out of site, the fact that it is ALL TEXT makes it a little bland… maybe something in the sidebar? (your Bram Stoker nomination sticker or something–did you get such a thing?)–just something visual. I ALSO might suggest either a darker or larger font–the not quite black isn't as easy to see.


c) It has to cost less than $1500.
To the first point, my old PC is pretty good: a Dell Precision T5500 workstation upgraded to 36GB of RAM, 250GB SSD and dual w5590 Xeon processors which provide a total of 8 hyperthreaded cores (16 threads) at 3.33GHz. The video system is an older Radeon R7 260X, not a gaming card, but more than adequate to run my triple monitor setup.
In the speed/cost department it was going to be hard to keep under budget if I wanted to stay with a lot of cores. I decided to go with an i7-7700K. That pretty much represents a knee in the processor performance curve, and with a CPUMark rating in excess of 12,000 it was twice as fast as a single w5590, so it puts me in the same ballpark as my old dual Xeon machine. Less cores, to be sure, but a much more modern CPU architecture that is amenable to overclocking.
The motherboard was a tough decision. The MSI boards look like they have a more capable BIOS, but were more expensive than the EVGA boards. Both were good for potential overclocking. I went with the less expensive EVGA Z270FTW. It has dual GiGE, lots of USB 3.x and a whole host of other nice features. This is one area I'm not sure I made the right decision, but I'll never know unless I buy an MSI motherboard!
I had wanted to upgrade to a 500GB SSD, and a 1TB hard drive for ancillary storage. However, when I saw that the EVGA motherboard had M.2 support, I knew I had to blow some money on a blazingly fast M.2 SSD. Alas, budget-wise that brought me back down to a 250GB SSD, and I threw in an old Seagate 500GB SATA drive I already had for ancillary storage. The M.2 SSD that I used is the very fast Samsung EVO 960.
The RAM I was able to get used from a friend. Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200MHz, 16GB total. If I had had to buy the RAM, I would have cheaped out on the M.2 SSD and also the RAM, probably going with something slower, so that was a lucky find. The EVGA board does support up to 3600MHz RAM, BTW.
To keep things quiet, and to support future overclocking efforts, I wanted liquid cooling for the CPU. I found a refurbished Corsair H115i cooler at Newegg for short money, so that was an easy decision.
For video I again wanted something that would run 3 Displayport monitors, be reasonably fast but not necessarily an all out gaming machine, and be liquid cooled so that it would be nearly silent. I also wanted to get back to having an Nvidia chipset so that I could support CUDA processing in the future. I found a used EVGA 1070 Hybrid on eBay and snapped that right up. It's a pretty fast machine, but a real gamer would be sneering at it and asking why I hadn't got a 1080!
For the power supply I splurged again and bought a near top of the line, EVGA Supernova 850, fully modular power supply. As it turns out, I probably shouldn't have spent that money, as I ultimately went over my cost target by about $100 with a few odds and ends I did not budget for. But it is a really great supply. At 850W it'll loaf along and almost never spin its fan, and it came with every cable I needed.
The case is pretty amazing. I've never had a modern PC case before. I chose the Corsair 600Q because it is generally considered one of the quietest cases on the planet, and it would easily accept all of the liquid cooling provisions. It was a little more expensive than a non-acoustically insulated case. The Phanteks cases are nice and a little less expensive, albeit not as quiet.
Where I went over budget is that I needed a slew of little things: a real serial port card, a USB 3.0 header, an internal USB hub (from NZXT) so I could control the CPU cooler (it is USB controlled), and of course a Win10Pro license. I got all that for about $100 total, and that pushed me almost exactly to $1600.
- Passmark score of almost 7000. With overclocking I should be higher. That's a fast machine!
- VAC audio is, finally, almost drop-out free. It does take some fussing with the settings. I could not achieve this on my old computer.
- The computer is, overall, much faster. It boots in only a few seconds. Every program launches twice as fast. Video is much smoother.
- It is nearly silent. My average CPU load is around 30% with everything running (PowerSDR, Pro Tools, OBS streaming, Chrome, etc.). The fans stay around 30% and CPU temp's stay in the 35C range. I could probably turn the fans down further. I can control all of this and customize fan curves from the desktop using the Corsair Link and EVGA Precision applications.
The only slight surprise is my CPU loading has not gone down compared to the dual Xeons. As I wrote above, perhaps not a surprise, since the CPUmark of the 7700 is twice that of a single Xeon.
The one disappointment is that the higher performing NIC on the motherboard, the "Killer" NIC, will not work with PowerSDR and the radio. This is a real mystery and one I intend to further investigate. For now I'm using the Intel NIC.
I have included some photos below.
Out with the old and in with the new, and the new is HUGE!
Lots of space in these new cases!
Great work Scott, looks great . I'd be interested if you ever find out what the issue was with the Killer NIC as I was thinking of investing in one.
Just for information If you'd like to save some bucks, pay attention to AMD Ryzen. It's not necessary to buy fastest one 1800X, you can take 1700. On good MoBo it will OC with one kick to same performance or even bigger as 1800X on stock cooler. As well as with right memory modules you can reach 3200Mhz on it and got even higher performance. But if it will be computer exclusively for radio, then Ryzen 1600 should be enough.
On other side, there are some problems around. Mostly with RAM. But a lot of modules work like a charm. It looks they will be solved soon with new microcode releases. Because platform are very new.
Scott, nice build for sure! I'm having a bit of Passmark envy. I got an overall score on my Dream Machine of aprox. 5400. The CPU benchmark was 14k+ and the disk benchmark was 23k+ but I fell apart on the video scores. As you may remember, I went to the AMD FirePro 5100 to get rid of the latency issues I was having with the NVDIA 980 card. I always felt the 5100 was barely adequate although it did not cause me any driver/latency issues. I am also seeing numerous video glitches with that card and I'm am seeing an occasional black screen on one or the other monitor which tells me its a card rather than monitor or cable issue. Now, Passmark is telling me it stinks. I guess its time to upgrade the card.
I hear you on the "video penalty". I took a big one myself because I don't have a 4K monitor, and Passmark penalizes for that quite significantly. I need to figure out how to get Passmark to treat my triple monitors as a single monitor.
Scott, any driver/latency issues with your NVIDIA card? Guessing not since you are indicating a reduction in the drops and pops department. As mentioned, I was pretty disappointed in the video performance of the FirePro 5100 as per Passmark. Probably shouldn't have been a surprise since I could actually notice the mediocre performance with my two eyes. However, my card was actually running noticeably better than other 5100's in Passmark's comparative benchmarks. So was my RAM, but also sub-par. I went with LOTS of RAM but lower speed when I did my build. That was a mistake. 32 GB of 3200 performs much better than 128 GB of 2133. Windows doesn't actually use that much RAM but what it does use should be fast. So, anything over 64 GB is a pure waste of money. I am going to do something different for video for sure and may upgrade the RAM as well. If I can achieve a 14k+ CPU benchmark and a 23k+ benchmark on my disk (Samsung 500 GB SSD), then I'm leaving a lot of performance on the table on account of a cheapo video card and a RAM mistake.
My build was a lot different than yours as I needed to rack mount the computer and its hard to find the space in server rack cases. I bought a 27 inch depth case and, as you can see, it is massive. Still, its too cramped to get all of the Corsair H100i V2 water cooler inside the case. I had to mod it to separate the fans and mount them on the outside. I also noticed your video card appears to be water cooled?
I had a bit of a pucker moment last night as I was tweaking the BIOS to see if I could improve my Passmark score. I inadvertently selected the wrong DRAM speed in the BIOS and thereafter the computer would not boot. Nothing. Black screen. Nothing would let me back into the BIOS. I figured a back-door work around today to get back into the BIOS and then reset everything, simplified some settings and BOOM, I was not only back in business but my Passmark score jumped by about 1k.
Attached some pics. Station is being rebuilt and 8000 will sit on top of the computer.
Again, not noticing any problems associated with the 1070 video card. Finding the optimum buffer settings was fussy, but doable. The video card is an EVGA GTX 1070 Hybrid liquid cooled card.
Diggin' the rack slides on the PC. I hope you will use a rack shelf for the 8000 and not just plop it on top of the PC!
In an attempt to get my Passmark score up, I put the triple displays into Nvidia "Surround" mode. That made a big difference, jumping my 3D graphics mark up by quite a bit, although I still took a substantial penalty for no 4K display More interestingly, the GPU physics test went amazingly faster, like crazy fast! Alas, I don't like how the display ergonomics work in that mode, so I changed it back, but it remains an option.
I'm amazed at your 23K Diskmark. I have one of the fastest drives available, a 250GB Samsung 960 EVO NVME plugged into an M.2 socket. I need to figure out what I'm doing wrong!
I am using Samsung Magician with the SSD and the CPU is an I7 Haswell. So, will be working on the video and RAM. I don't see any problem with the 8000 sitting on the computer. There is no heat under the unit and it is well supported by the case and a shelf under the computer which is rated at 250 pounds. Plus, I have a total of 72 RU's and have an Excel spreadsheet that says I will use 71.67 RU's. I ain't got the space for another shelf. Here's what it looks like so far.
Ooh, I was unaware of Magician! And I see it supports "Rapid" mode RAM caching. I will have to try that! Thanks!
After a month of using the new PC I am really enjoying it. It is quiet, steady, fast and reliable. I run the CPU pump at max. as it make no noise, and the other fans in their "quiet" preset, with the case fans set to 50% in the BIOS. CPU temp's run around 30C at idle, 40C when running my PowerSDR setup with digital audio workstation software and live streaming to the interweb. The only problem I haven't figured out yet is how to use the Killer NIC. The standard Killer NIC drivers won't work with the Apache Labs radios, so I'm using the Intel NIC right now.
With a couple of weeks of good backups on the NAS, I've now started to play with overclocking. This is my first rodeo with overclocking, so really have no clue. Nevertheless, following some excellent internet recommendations, I just banged it up to 1.35V and 4800MHz. Performance was notably faster. Passmark at the stock 4200MHz was 6845. Passmark at 4800MHz was 7247. I stressed it for about an hour using x264 and temp's were steady in the 80's. I did not do a 24 hour test, but simply used the PC for about a week like that with no problems. At my normal CPU loads running the SDR/DAW/streaming, I see temp's averaging in the 50's. CPU cooler fan speed makes no difference. That might be because I'm inlet limited with the dual 140mm case fans running 50%. I haven't investigated that yet. Or perhaps the pump at max. is well handled by low CPU cooler fan speeds. I am seeing the i7-7700K temperature spiking issue, but they only spike up a little on mine, maybe 10 degrees occasionally.
Throwing caution to the wind, I took it up to 5GHz this morning with the voltage still at 1.35V, as things were already hot enough for me. Again, an hour of the x264 stress tool. This time temp's went up to the low 90's. This is not something I would want to do for a long time, like if I was a gamer. But, since I'm not a gamer, I'm going to let it ride and see if things stay stable, because the SDR stuff doesn't really stress things very much. With PowerSDR, DAW and stream running (and a browser, of course) CPU load stays in the high 30's and temp's stay in the high 50's with occasional spikes to high 70's per the Core Temp app (stupid i7-7700 temp. spike issue!) This I am comfortable with if everything stays stable. So I'll run it like this for a week or so and then probably call it good.
Did I say I was probably going to call it good? That 8000 milestone beckons! I really don't have the patience to shave away at CPU voltage all day or fuss with cache or memory overclocking. I could not run Samsung Magician. Maybe if Samsung comes out with a version of Magician that supports my 960 EVO M2 storage, or maybe if I overclock the GPU, which is running quite cool, I could eek out a bit more and push over into the 8000 range. I definitely do not have any plans for de-lidding the CPU!
I'm not a fan of overclocking - I prefer stability over performance.
So far the machine has been a rock at 5GHz under the conditions that I use it. Very speedy! If it were not, I would not use it this way.
I don't like to stress hardware, it's bad enough with the bugs in the software. Nice PC - I'm using a Gainwood GTX 1070 Phoenix and run the fan at 25% minimum - reduces ambient temperature from 52C to 36C, stops heat wafting up into my RAM.
CPU is i7-4770 which is water cooled.
Scott, wow! You're killing me on the graphics score and substantially better on memory as well. I noticed your Corsair stats and thought to myself that my CPU cooling fans had been running wild lately and checked mine. Temps were out of control; some CPU cores were in the mid-60's. A bit of research suggested that I should pull the Corsair H100i V2 off the I7, clean the chip and cooler contact and re-grease them. Immediately, the fans ran down and the CPU cores were all running around 28-34 C, a bit higher when HPSDR is running. CPU loads also dropped, dramatically. Apparently, there are some liquid I7 compatible CPU coolers which you don't have to periodically re-grease, but mine isn't one of them.
I should try some overclocking. My CPU voltage is a modest .95 v and my memory is running at half speed (1066.5 mHz). My Passmark score edged up by around 200 when I fixed the cooling issue. However, nothing is going to fix my ridiculously slow GPU (which is also running glitchy). That will get an upgrade shortly.
Sorry to hear the Killer NIC's are still an issue. Like you, I did read that the generic Qualcom drivers work better. Have you tried that yet?
I wouldn't say they are a huge issue, I just haven't motivated to solve the problem yet. I did also read about the Qualcomm drivers.
Wow, I guess Scott had the need for speed. I finally have the Ryzen 7 going under Windows 10. The M2 is a 500GB as a main drive. I have 32GB of memory with a GTX 1060 6GB video card. I have not done any overclocking but I thought I would test this for grins and giggles. I got a PassMark Rating of 3497. That puts it at 77 percent. My other machine I have been using for logging and rig control is at 892 and for percentile it just laughs.
About the GPU (graphics card) - this is important when the software used OpenGL or DirectX graphics, programs such a PowerSDR, SDR# etc. don't, also a NVIDIA GPU can be used for FFT processing.
As far as I know, V3 of my own software is the only common SDR console using the GPU for graphics.
I'd be interested to know what the CPUMark was for the Ryzen?
Good lord, Larry. What are you using for CPU cooling?
Oh, that's only 34C. A totally normal and unremarkable idling temperature for a CPU. Nothing to worry about there!
One thing I do with new PCs is run one of the many utilities which sets the CPU to 100% load for ten minutes, this way you see how good the cooling really is.
My default for CPU cooling is water, GPU is fans but the fans always run, even if at just 25%.
It's now been a little over 6 months since I built my PC. Recently I started to have frequent blue screens. By the way, if you have never used Windows Reliability Monitor, this little known built-in feature of Windows is really great. There are a variety of dump file analysis tools that you can download also. These will help translate those obscure error codes into plain English.
Anyhow, the error codes on the blue screen dumps were all hardware related, which is a flare-lit tip-off that my overclocking is too aggressive. I was running at 5GHz. I backed that off to 4.8GHz and now the system has been ROCK solid for a month.
I can't believe it's time to re-apply thermal compound, but a bit of degradation in the thermal performance of the build is the only thing I can think of that might be responsible for this. I think I'll wait on this, and until and unless this starts happening again and I have to back off the clock rate further, I'm going to be lazy and not worry about it.
Got the deal of the century off of Craigslist: triple Dell P2815Q 4K monitors. The EVGA 1070ti runs them just fine.
Blew some money on a next level sound interface, a Presonus Studio 192 Mobile.
Got the tiny Hercules DJControl Compact. It's great, it has just enough buttons and wheels, and fits under the monitors when I don't want it.
As I wrote in another part of this forum, I rarely have the same setup more than a month or two before I'm rebuilding, because then I've come up with another solution that may be of both major or minor nature.
Posting a picture when it's ready for this time.
I don't suffer from insanity, I enjoy every second of it!
Very nice, Scott. I love the colors, subdued lighting and overall clean look. 4k monitors are the bomb, particularly the Dells. I recently did what I thought was a small rebuild; really a relocation of the main computer and addition of a solid state amp. I moved the computer to the small (audio) rack) from the big (RF) rack. As usual, that turned out to be much more complicated than I expected. Once complete, I had some random black screens on my Dell 4k's. Nothing really changed except I added some DP extension cables. I juggled things and determined that the original cables yielded the same problem. I updated drivers, swapped monitors, everything I could think of and nothing worked. I Googled the issue and found no useful info. I then Googled the specific monitor model number and "black screen" and found an obscure note on the Dell support site that informed me that there are two different DP protocols available in the monitor setup, in a deep menu that I did not know existed. I changed the protocol and the black screens ceased. My graphics card supposedly supports both protocols but, after the computer move, it did not. No logical explanation for this. I pass this on in case someone else runs into this issue with DP connections.


Happy New Year! Dr. Jerry Roach shares about the progress of the sanctuary building, its process and date it should be done by!
We are well into 2019, my how the days go by so fast. We had a good 2018 even though we lost our sanctuary. But God is the God of Restoration and we have started the rebuilding. The Insurance company would not settle our claim for over 6 months. But finally we settledandselected our contractor. The steel company is in the process of fabricating the building and the signs should go up this week. The concrete work will start later next week.The building should be finshed in mid June.
I have a short message for the New Year.
Did you know that you are standing at the very threshold of possibly the most wonderful year you have ever experienced? Fresh opportunities, possibilities and prospects awaits you!!
Know this: This new year is full of unlimited possibilities and prospects. The year 2018 is over! It is gone forever! Yesterday is gone-- a brand new day is drawing!! GLORY TO GOD FOREVER!!
Beginning today you have the opportunity to write new success stories on the page of your life history. Only you can decide what will be written on those pages.
Make a quality decision today to make 2019 your most productive year ever as you follow God's plan for your life.
Jeremiah 29:11 says, "I know the thoughts that I think towards you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will seek Me, and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart."
Doesn't that just make you want to jump up and shout??!!
Joshua 3:1-4 says, "Early in the morning Joshua and all the Israelites set out from Shittim and went to the Jordan, where they camped before crossing the river. After three days the officers went throughout the camp, giving orders to the people: "When you see the Ark of the Covenant of the Lord your God, and the priests, who are the Levites, carrying it, you are to move out from your positions and follow it. Then you will know which way to go, since you have been this way before...'"
You are embarking on a journey you have never been before; to a place that you have never seen. It is crucial that you have plans and are prepared for your journey with the Lord for 2019.
In this passage in the Book of Joshua, we read where the Israelites had set out on a journey under God's direction and Joshua's command. They didn't even know where they were headed. God told them if they would follow the Ark of the Covenant, they would know which way to go.
The Ark of the Covenant represented the power and the very presence of God Himself. God told them if they would follow His Presence, they would reach their destination safely and be successful.
It is the same today with us, as Christians. Jesus is our Ark. The Ark of the Covenant in the Old Testament was a type and a shadow, a picture, if you will, of our Lord Jesus-- a place of safety, comfort, peace, success and abundant life. This is what Jesus does for us!!
As Christians. we have the very presence and power of God living, abiding, dwelling, resting and remaining on the inside of us! Jesus says in John 14:16-17, "And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever-- the Spirit of Truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him now knows Him, but you know Him, and He dwells with you and will be in you."
We have the Holy Spirit of God living inside of us!! So, when we don't know which way to go, we can call on this Holy One to point us in the right direction. And He always will.
Remember this: No matter what your situation looks like or no matter what the world is saying, we are always to follow the leading and direction of the Holy Spirit. He does not make mistakes. He will not guide you down the wrong path.
It is also important that we let go of pasts hurts, failures and mistakes in order to live in the abundance that God has planned for us. The past is gone. A brand-new future lies ahead of you-- a future bright with the promises of God!!
Precious One, you future lies in front of you spotless and bright and full of expectancy. The pages of your future have not yet been written.
Purpose in your heart to begin 2019 determined to remove those things which have held you back in the past and chart a new course of your life-- one of success, prosperity, peace and joy in the Lord Jesus Christ.


This Review contains major "Collection"- related terms, short phrases and links grouped together in the form of Encyclopedia article.
A collection was taken up by friend and fellow poker player Bob Stupak at his funeral to pay for it.
Originally created: February 28, 2011.


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Have you been considering getting a Tarot reading done? Or have you even considered taking it a step further and becoming more one with the Tarot deck yourself? If you were, we wouldn't be surprised. Around here, we can't get enough of the Tarot. I personally feel a little lost if my Tarot cards aren't tucked away somewhere, I don't always use them, but I do just like knowing they are there. There are so many benefits to the Tarot and Tarot readings that to me, it just makes more sense to have them around, just in case I need them. And you never know when you will!
For those who have little, or no knowledge of the occult and the supernatural, the Tarot card is perhaps one of the most commonly-seen items, because they're often featured in TV shows and movies like Supernatural, The Ghost Whisperer and others. What makes the tarot card so mysterious and so interesting is that each images and artwork, which for the uninformed, evoke black magic, sorcery and anything evil. However, tarot cards are more just the unique or weird imagery that they show, because these items can also help a troubled soul find peace, and guidance to their many questions in life. Let's list a few of the many benefits of tarot readings.
One of the benefits of tarot readings is that, when done by a professional tarot card reader, it can help the seeker or the person asking the question gain a lot of valuable spiritual insights. The reading could provide the individual with a lot of clarity and understanding about himself, and his or her current situation or troubles.
A tarot card reading can also be a great tool for self-empowerment. Since the reading will of course focus on you, it should help inject a lot of confidence and assurance, to help you find the right solutions and pathways, as well as help you make the right choices and decisions. The reading could also help the seeker gain a much better perspective on the different issues he/she is facing. It could also help the person discover who they are, where they've been, where they want to be, and how to get there.
If you want to learn how to read tarot cards, the good thing is that it's quite easy to master. With a lot of dedication and practice, it will be much faster for you to learn how to interpret the different tarot spreads. You could check out the nearest metaphysical store or Spiritualist church, to find out if there's someone giving out tarot reading lessons. For most, learning tarot reading in a group environment or a workshop can help them learn the art of tarot reading in a faster way, as compared to learning it by themselves.
To effectively learn tarot card reading, set aside a lot of time for self-study, meditation and analysis. It would also help if you keep a written journal of the different meanings of each tarot spread (or of each card). Also try to record the meaning of the cards in relation to the other tarot cards, as well as record any visions, impressions or sensations that you feel or experience while conducting the reading. You could also read about astrology and numerology, so that you'll easily understand the terms (as well as the imagery on each card). And with the help of the manual or guide book that comes with the tarot deck that you've purchased, learning how to read should be a much easier, and more interesting process.


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Home » Archive » Crime » Pull a gun to steal work boots? Tatoooed robber on run
Pull a gun to steal work boots? Tatoooed robber on run
by Hillary Jackson April 19, 2016 April 19, 2016
Los Angeles Sheriff's Department. Photo by John Schreiber.
Sheriff's detectives Tuesday circulated surveillance photos of a tattooed suspect who robbed a Sears department store of a pair of work boots in the Industry area at gunpoint.
The suspect, described as a 20- to 25-year-old Hispanic man with tattoos on his right forearm and on the back of his neck, stole the work boots around 1:30 p.m. Feb. 23 from the store in the 1600 block of Azusa Avenue, according to Detective Steve Fernandez of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
A loss prevention officer stopped the man when he tried to exit the store, but he took out a gun, pointed it at her and cocked the hammer, Fernandez said.
The store employee, "fearing for her safety," put her hands up and walked away, Fernandez said.
The suspect made his getaway in a sedan, possibly a 1990s model Nissan Maxima with faded black paint and a license plate beginning with "7A," police said.
Anyone with information about his identity or whereabouts was urged to call the sheriff's Industry Station at (626) 934-3021, or Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS.
— Wire reports
Tagged: Industry, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Nissan Maxima, Sears
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Global citizen science project finds alarming rate of light pollution growth
By Nicholas Gerbis
Published: Saturday, January 21, 2023 - 5:26pm
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Visitors to Oracle State Park north of Tucson use a ladder to view Jupiter with an 8-foot telescope on Sept. 24, 2022.
In growing areas of the planet, sundown no longer brings night and stars, but rather an artificial dusk caused by human light sources.
To track light pollution's global spread, the authors of a new paper in the journal Science looked beyond space technology and asked citizen scientists to provide some ground truth.
"If you aggregate the data on a large enough scale, like we did – repeatedly take years of measurements from many different locations and talk about the entire country, or North America, or all of Europe – you can actually make very valid statements about what's going on," said co-author Connie Walker of the NSF National Optical-Infrared Astronomy Research Laboratory in Tucson, who runs the Globe at Night project.
Using standardized, naked-eye observations from more than 51,000 citizen scientists around the globe, researchers calculated the night sky brightened almost 10% per year from 2011 to 2022.
That's almost five times the amount observed by relevant satellites, which only "see" non-blue light that shines upward into space. Consequently, such instruments miss most horizontal light pollution – and underplay a key source.
"So for the past more-than-10 years, we have not been able to detect that growth in LEDs, really, from space," said Walker.
LEDs have steadily replaced low-pressure sodium lights, which reduced light pollution and posed less of an obstacle to astronomers.
"All that light came out as a narrow, very yellow band of light," she said. "And you could more or less subtract that or filter it out."
Conversely, LEDs can cover a wide spectrum of ultraviolet, visible and infrared light, making them next to impossible to compensate for.
"Ever since 2010, LEDs have been introduced to our society, and they've grown and grown and grown in popularity for a variety of reasons, one of which is they're becoming cheaper and cheaper and cheaper. And they are a bit energy-efficient," said Walker.
Globe at Night began in 2006 as a shared project between Spanish-speaking children in Tucson and kids in Chile who lived near telescopes run by the National Optical Astronomy Observatory, NSF's national research and development center for ground-based optical and infrared astronomy.
"It was fun to do something that they could talk about and that would bring awareness of some of the issues that were very essential to know about where they live, because we're big employer down there," said Walker. "And it was an issue that's important just to be a good steward."
After gaining the attention of the worldwide education organization Globe in Boulder, Colorado, Globe at Night established a web presence and grew into a global project, complete with teaching guides and project kits in more than 25 languages.
For this project, participants received seven charts depicting what the night sky would look like as rising levels of light pollution outshone more and brighter stars. They then picked the chart that most closely resembled what they could see with their naked eyes.
The chart numbers each corresponded to a limiting magnitude — the brightness of the faintest object the eye could see.
"That means if you are New York City, and you have a limiting magnitude of 1, you might have like 12 stars at most — even less probably — that you can see," said Walker.
Conversely, a chart showing a sky with a limiting magnitude of 7 would contain so many stars observers would likely struggle to pick out the constellations.
Beyond interfering with observations, light pollution can harm the health of plants, humans and other animals. It confuses migrating birds and sea turtle hatchlings, and studies link it to circadian rhythm disorders, diabetes and cancers in humans.
"I'd say almost everything living thing on Earth is affected by light pollution, and yet light pollution is the easiest pollution to fix," said Walker.
She added that's it's important to remember the night sky's more ineffable impacts as well.
"The night sky is a part of that source of inspiration that inspired Holst's composing of 'The Planets,' or Shakespeare and his sonnets, or Van Gogh and his painting of 'Starry Night,'" she said. "If that inspiration is diminished by a very washed-out sky, a polluted sky, then we lose part of ourselves."
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