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The tests were flown in NASA's controlled airspace in Edwards, California by professional unmanned test pilots and were monitored by representatives from the FAA, the FCC, airfield safety officers and NASA scientific staff, including inventor Dr. Ricardo Arteaga and company CEO, Kraettli L. Epperson.
This is Kraettli Epperson. I'm the CEO and co-founder of Vigilant Aerospace.
We're going to talk about what some common obstacles are. Then we're going to talk about some specific examples of droneports that are overcoming those obstacles today.
So, I'm going to give you all some practical examples of programs that have gotten off the ground. We're in a great place to be able to look at an analyze programs, because this is obviously brand new. And, there are a lot of things that are going on and developing with droneports, so we can learn lessons really quickly and apply them.
So, first I'm going to talk about funding sources. That's job number one. You've got to get off the ground somehow. And, finding innovative ways and creative ways to get the ir sources. It's been really interesting researching that.
And finally, lack of qualified companies and pilots that need to use the droneport. How you can make sure you can overcome that problem before you launch.
So, I'm going to start with some examples here.
Let me clarify when I talk about a droneport -– this presentation in particular is focused on commercial droneports. Droneports that are going to be serving commercial flights.
Obviously, there are a lot of great academic and research droneports that exist. Look at the UAS test site system that the FAA put together and popularized. Those exist, and they are great. In fact, those are leveraged and utilized by some of these.
But, let's talk specifically about how they've created successful, commercial droneports to serve industries in their area and their region. And the other thing, of course, is they're often cooperating with military organizations, whether it's a base or whether it's something else. In this case, obviously, it's Grand Forks Air Force Base. They have a synergistic relationship.
But, it is a commercial droneport that exists to serve private industry. So that's kind of our definition for the purpose of this presentation.
You all probably know about Grand Sky. They have a universal beyond visual line-of-sight COA that they just achieved. They worked for a couple of years to get that.
They are private equity funded. Grand Sky Development, Inc. backed this. They have a very innovative program that they've used that I'll talk about on my next slide.
They're primarily focused on testing. So. they've preleased to tenants for all around testing new UAS aircraft. Usually that's serving the DOD, but they are really trying to get out to larger space. But, that's definitely private leases with commercial activity.
So, for funding sources they did some really interesting things. All of you, especially the economic developers, will find this very interesting.
So, the Air Force has a special program where they can take a portion of the unused space and they can lease it. So, they were able to lease it to the local county. Grand Sky Development was able to come in and then take that lease. They have a 50-year lease on the land.
It was leased from the airport, to the county, to Grand Sky private corporation. It's really, really interesting what they've done. And, as they were doing this – before they did it, they got a $10MM dollar lease from Northrop Grumman to test new aircraft before they started building.
So, they put together a series of deals that they've worked from day one. So that's one of the most interesting and innovative things that they've done.
Obviously [they] worked very closely with US Air Force because they are adjacent to the base. They can actually use of some of the base facilities. That gives them a lot of permissions.
And also, they work very closely with their congressional delegation, which helps a lot.
We see that as a pattern across other droneports. Once they get an anchor tenant, they're going to be able to collect multiple, additional tenants, just like a mall.
So, what they did, really, that helped is that they got a lot of national publicity. This is probably the earliest. I start with this, because it is one of the most successful.
Tom Sowyer is the developer behind Grand Sky Development corporation. And, he is a well-known real-estate developer. So, he came into this and learned about how to use all of the programs to create this droneport. So, I really looked at this droneport particularly for great examples of how to go about this. To see how it was done.
Finding qualified companies and pilots. They're leaning on the military, obviously , and they're leaning on Northrop Grumman. That helps them a lot.
Not everybody has all of the resources that this group has. I'm very aware of that as I talk about this particular droneport.
Some of the things that they did with the military, Air Force, and use of the airports and facilities that are under-utilitized and the ability to transfer some of those to private use and private leases and then take those on down the line to a company that's going to use that for a purpose.
Very creative, very interesting thing. It can be done almost anywhere. There are programs like this all over the US that can be used very effectively as you'll see as I show some of the other droneports. They've got similar sorts of things.
So, another one that we're going to look at is Cape May County. Some of you may have heard of this. It's in New Jersey.
They had an early public use Certificate of Authority. The Certificate of Authority is an FAA certificate to allow you to fly unmanned aircraft under specific conditions for a public purpose.
You have this dual system that the FAA runs and so COA's – probably everyone knows this, but I'll just talk for just a minute. COA's are special permissions to fly unmanned aircraft. Waivers are for private sector.
Fly an unmanned aircraft and you can get a waiver of specific rules to be able to do special things like fly at night, fly over people, fly beyond visual line-of-sight, fly with extended visual line-of-sight where you have somebody watching when it's out of sight of the pilot. All of which .are flights in which you should get an airspace authorization.
But using a COA like this is very creative. This COA was used to do test flights particularly… – to test a concept for a flying cell phone tower. And, this was really a high priority problem. It's one of the reasons that they were able to get permission to do this.
The other thing that is really important about this one is that they, just within the last few days – –this was on August 28th – –They attracted a $3MM dollar grant from the Dept. of Commerce. And, again, it's because they are doing very innovative things and they are using under-utilized resources to do it.
They are building a 20,000 square foot drone facility, where they expect to generate 130 jobs and $1.9M in private investments.
So, for funding sources, this was organized and funded by a local economic development authority with help from the county. They were revitalizing an under-utilized county asset, which was this airport.
They pre-leased their facility prior to building, so they had standing leases in place before they started their building.
So, again, really traditional real-estate things. A lot of this is not exotic. If you build a mall, you're going to take a similar approach to attract tenants.
So, they're funding scheme is very creative. You have to get creative to solve these problems quickly.
They work very closely with the FAA, especially the telecom industry.
As a local economic developer, I think that gave them a lot more heft. It allows them to go around talking about solving an important problem. In this case, it's mobile cell phone towers on a drone that respond to emergencies.
To respond to lack of commercial activity, they pre-leased and launched a county sponsored UAS tech incubator. So, they are immediately taking off a portion of their stakes with a local incubator that's focused on developing UAS tech. And, they already have this approved COA. That also helps them to attract tenants.
They created a lot of national publicity, particularly with their telecom projects, and then they leveraged that into a couple of drone companies going ahead and taking out pieces after the incubator did everything else. These are high-tech development companies doing a variety of things for drone operators.
So, a lot of similarities happen, even in a totally different places, totally different contexts. No Air Force base nearby. They both put together similar sort of resources to launch a droneport.
Here's another one you may be familiar with this one. I bet you may even be working with this one.
So, located in Boulder City, Nevada. Organized and funded by Boulder City and Ball 11 – a non-profit organization for workforce development, and then it also has a sister company, Aerodrome, LLC which also does training. So, a lot of overlap with the prior model.
They're working on construction of that now. They say that it is fully funded. So, it's getting built.
Focused on UAS research, specialty education training and job development. They have a 50-acre facility, runway, and something that they're leveraging is that they are close to a FAA UAS Test Site. So, they're using that COA as well.
Not everybody has access to that otherwise could. That's one asset that they're leveraging. The others used access to the Air Force base. Here, they're using the COA as a starting point that is available through the nearby test site.
They outsourced a lot of their operations initially to a tech training company, Aerodrome, with a proven history of setting up these programs. They are cooperating with a job-based non-profit with STEM education and job development training. They are co-located with that test site, which leverages the existing relationship. They're providing onsite training and support, which is a way to then attract other people in. And, their first tenant, their anchor tenant, that helped launch the thing, is a funded non-profit.
They're dealing with the issue of "where do you get the pilots and where do you get the operator companies" by building their own. So, they're training their own pilots and they're also running an incubator to incubate the companies. So, they're attracting additional companies this way.
Alright. One more and I'll go into a little bit of depth. And then we'll talk some others that are in development.
So, this is a really interesting one. This is the UAS facility in York County. It's organized and funded through a state grant program through Go Virginia.
They've just raised, through that program, $300K of the total $1.3M they used to build their facility. It's expected to be done in late 2019.
The primary focus in on business users. They've already got the 192 acres and then they've got a 241-acre industrial park in which they're going to be able to fly.
These are a little bit earlier than the other three.
Similar in Hazard, Kentucky. This is organized by the National Unmanned Robotic Research and Development Center. It's a state organization with local counties, colleges, and private partners. The land is donated.
So, they're focusing on first responder training with the expectation that it will generate economic development for that area.
And then, finally, Salisbury which is located in Maryland. It's one of the few of these types of droneports that is co-located with an airport.
They have multiple areas that they are already permitted to fly around that airport.
So, they've got pre-three authorized areas with miles of range that they can use. It's funded by the county airport commission and the county to get it off the ground.
They've already recruited fifty outside companies to get this started. And, they're raising money, so they have some funding to begin building.
Alright. So, that's little bit of background on droneports that are beginning to solve these four major problems. How they're doing it and lighting the way.
There are some obvious patterns here. Setting up their system. Getting an authorization. Getting an anchor tenant, just like you would in a mall. So, you can begin to get other tenants to be ready to launch your droneport.
Read a breakdown of the presentation in our blog.
Vigilant Aerospace Systems has recently participated in a ground-breaking unmanned aircraft flight that helps to pave the way for routine flights over people, a major milestone in the development of commercial drone regulations in the US.
Recently, the company used its FlightHorizon system to provide airspace monitoring for drone flights over crowds of people at a large annual tailgate party at the Fargodome in Fargo, North Dakota.
Two drones, operated by CNN and Botlink, provided live video to the media and local law enforcement while Vigilant Aerospace monitored nearby air traffic to alert the pilots of any potential conflicts.
The drone flights were led by the North Dakota Department of Transportation and observed by officials from the Federal Aviation Administration.
The flights were carried out with a special waiver as part of the FAA's new unmanned aircraft Integration Pilot Program and marked the first major drone flights over people carried out under the program.
Vigilant Aerospace is a member of the Integration Pilot Program teams in North Dakota and Alaska.
For more information about the flights and about FlightHorizon, visit www.VigilantAerospace.com.
In 2016, my company Vigilant Aerospace licensed the patent and the software, and we began working with that system in order to enable it to work in different airspaces and be able to work with different aircraft. So, we went out and we did some research at NASA Armstrong. We actually flew the system out there and began taking it out into the field.
What a whirlwind year 2017 was for Vigilant Aerospace!
We started the year off with the announcement of our Beyond visual line of sight testing of FlightHorizon at NASA Armstrong, followed up by a big announcement about new FlightHorizon features, including compatibility with far more sensors, better logging and a whole bunch of pilot configurable options.
Then we won the FLC's highest national award for federal technology transfer, released a new explainer video about our product and published a buyer's guide.
supported NASA's SonicBAT supersonic program using FlightHorizon for airspace safety and logging, and then got selected by NASA headquarters for the ND-MAX program, testing alternative aviation fuels in the US and Germany.
became registered to participate in the FAA's new Integration Pilot Program and we are working with multiple state governments to help them apply to set up the first unmanned aircraft Innovation Zones in the US.
Finally, we co-Authored a paper with NASA about our Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight testing of FlightHorizon at NASA Armstrong and received an investment from The Flying Object, a venture fund that specializes in unmanned aircraft technologies.
And through it all, we have stayed focused on our mission of helping to keep the US national airspace one of the safest on the planet for both manned and unmanned aircraft to fly in peace and harmony.
Wishing you a happy holiday and looking forward to an exciting upcoming year for the UAS industry at the new frontier of flight.
Thank you to NASA Armstrong development and flight test crews and to the Oklahoma State University Unmanned Aircraft Flight Station for working with us on flight tests.
It provides the logic and algorithms to detect and track other aircraft using a variety of sensors and to issue an avoidance command to an unmanned aircraft pilot or autopilot to prevent potential collisions.
Vigilant aerospace recently demonstrated the software's full avoidance lifecycle of detect, track, predict, and avoid functions at the Oklahoma State University Unmanned Aircraft Flight Station.
Avoidance commands were demonstrated during multiple live encounters flown between small unmanned aircraft.
During encounters the software can be seen on the left side of the screen tracking the ownship and intruder aircraft and providing real-time avoidance audible and visual advisories to the pilot. Meanwhile, on the right side of the screen the aircraft can be seen performing the recommended flight maneuvers.


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American history, a visit to the Lincoln Home National Historic Site is a must. You can tour his perfectly preserved property for free and knowledgeable guides offer lots of information that make the entire experience worthwhile. If you find yourself hungry, you can stop over at the historic Cozy Dog Drive In, which claims to have served the very first corn dog and is a popular stop for travellers on Route 66. Eventually, you'll reach Springfield, the capital of Illinois and the home of President Abraham Lincoln. If you're a fan of him or just interested in some
Head back on the road and you'll come across your first roadside attractions, including Our Lady of the Highways, a shrine of the Blessed Virgin known for watching over weary travellers on the Mother Road. A number of other historic Route 66 stops also line the road to Missouri, including the Ariston Cafe and the Soulsby Service Station. If you're in the mood for some retro entertainment, check out Skyview Drive In, a 1950s theatre that'll give you the authentic drive in experience.
The first major city you'll hit when you enter Missouri is St. Louis, the capital of the state and a city with numerous attractions. You can first visit the Chain of Rocks Bridge, which used to be a part of the historic Route 66 but has since been shut down. However, you can still walk the bridge, which offers beautiful views and an interesting 22-degree bend, but be careful of your belongings as the area is known for car break-ins.
While in St. Louis, you might as well check out the tremendous Gateway Arch and the famous cultural district of the Delmar Loop. Before leaving St. Louis, you must try the famous Ted Drewes Frozen Custard, a favourite among both travellers and locals.
The next part of your journey includes a number of famous Route 66 stops. Visit the intricate Black Madonna Shrine, which was built by a Polish monk in the early 1900s and is a replica of the National Shrine of Our Lady in Czestochowa.
Set out some time to stretch your feet out and explore the Meramec Caverns, famous for being used as Jesse James' hideout. If you feel like you haven't seen any kitsch in a while, don't you worry, the fascinating World's Largest Rocking Chair will greet you as you pass through the city of Cuba. You can also check out Devil's Elbow Inn and Bar, a popular biker bar known for welcoming Route 66 travellers with warm hospitality. There's also the strangely honored tradition of hanging one's brassiere up in the bar, your choice as to whether that's a good idea or not. After, you'll pass through Lebanon, home to a Route 66 Museum and the landmark Munger Moss Motel, which gives you a taste of what Route 66 was like during its peak.
If you're into quirky but meaningful art installations, you can't leave Missouri withing spending some time at Red Oak II, a full scale 1930s town that's perfect for great photos. You might even be lucky enough to run into the owner, Lowell Davis, who can give you the full story behind Red Oak.
On your way to Oklahoma, you'll drive through Kansas for just about 13 miles; this part of the road makes up less than 1% of Route 66 so you'll only find a few historic stops, some of which include the Marsh Rainbow Arch Bridge and Baxter Springs.
Once you hit Oklahoma, the first sight you'll want to see is the Route 66 Vintage Iron Motorcycle Museum. After that, drive over to Clanton's Cafe and enjoy their famous Chicken Fried Steak. If you're a fan of late entertainer Will Rogers, stop by the Will Rogers Memorial Museum and enjoy exploring the extensive artefacts, photos, and manuscripts from his life. Continue down the road and you'll come across a famous Route 66 treasure, Blue Whale of Catoosa, which is a must for photos.
Eventually you'll reach Oklahoma City, which offers up a number of attractions. First, check out the Arcadia Round Barn; the tour guides are knowledgeable and it's a necessary stop on Route 66. Close to that is POPS, a newer and much more modern roadside attraction, which boasts over 400 different flavours of soda. If you're in the mood for some more history, spend some time in the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, highly rated for its extensive old
Western art and exhibits. You'll also want to spend some time wandering around the Stockyards City District to get a taste of real ranch culture.
In between leaving the capital and entering Texas, make a stop at the well-organized Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, which has a restored Valentine diner and tons of Route 66 memorabilia.
The Route 66 path through Texas takes you all the way across the state's panhandle. The first city you'll come across is Shamrock, home to the popular U-Drop Inn, an unusual art deco service station and restaurant that was also featured in the Pixar movie Cars. Stop by the Devil's Rope Museum as you drive toward Amarillo. It's a cool little museum dedicated to barbed wire and its importance during settlement of the West. When you get back on the road, look out for the famous 19-story cross in Groom and the Slug Bug Ranch, a random display of VW Beetles planted in the ground.
In Amarillo, rest at the Golden Light Cafe & Cantina, a greasy spoon with a lot of Route 66 history. Otherwise, save your appetite for the Big Texan Steak Ranch, famous for its contest that consists of winning a free 72 oz steak (provided you finish it in an hour along with some side dishes…as a heads up, 5 out of every 6 people fail). Also, if you liked the Slug Bug Ranch, you'll want to check out its predecessor, the Cadillac Ranch. If you do, make sure to bring some cans of spray paint and follow in the tradition of decorating the half-buried cars.
Finally, head back on the road and don't miss the Midpoint Cafe, the famous halfway marker between Chicago and Los Angeles.
The next three states offer many Route 66 stops as well as many scenic outdoor stops to enjoy. Drive into New Mexico and you'll find yourself in Tucumari. Visit the Mesaland's Dinosaur Museum and the Tee Pee Curios shop for friendly conversations and eccentric souvenirs. You can't leave before visiting or staying at the Blue Swallow Motel for a step back in time. It's an absolute must if you're even remotely interested in the historic Route 66 stops.
Next, in the city of Santa Rosa, spend some time at the Route 66 Auto Museum and enjoy the collection of usual vintage cars. If the weather's hot and you fancy a swim, take a break and visit the Blue Hole, an 82 feet deep pool of flowing clear spring water.
If you've got some extra time, make a detour to the state's capital, Santa Fe. Visit the St. Francis Cathedral for beautiful architecture and stained glass windows. For food, grab some Southwestern cuisine at Cafe Pasqual's. Walk around the Santa Fe Plaza and if you're there early in the morning, you'll be treated to a market filled with Native American handicrafts. A visit to El Rancho de las Golondrinas, a "living museum," gives visitors a firsthand look into how people lived in the Spanish colonial era. If you need a place to stay, spend the night at La Fonda on the Plaza, a charming hotel that stays true to the Santa Fe Pueblo style.
Next you'll arrive in Albuquerque. Watch a show at the KiMo Theatre and explore the downtown area, which runs right along Route 66. Take a scenic trip along the Sandia Peak Tramway and enjoy North America's longest aerial tram. If you happen to be visiting in early October, look out for the nine day Balloon fiesta, the largest hot air balloon festival in the world.
When you get back on the road, make sure to look out for Acoma Pueblo, also known as "Sky City." It's one of the oldest Native American pueblos that is still thriving today and if you don't have time to explore the entirety of the expansive and stunning city, at least make a stop at the Cultural Center to learn about the eye-opening and fascinating history of the Acoma people.
As you head out of New Mexico, you can spend some time hiking around the El Malpais National Monument and the El Morro National Monument for ancient ruins and fascinating rock formations.
It's easy to spend days exploring all of the natural beauty Arizona has to offer; the state is also home to the longest stretch of Route 66. On your way through Arizona, you'll pass by the Petrified Forest National Park, known for its huge deposits of petrified wood and colourful badlands. It's a good place to stop for cool photos and viewpoints.
Head into Hoolbrook and visit the kid-friendly Rainbow Rock Shop for some photos with giant dinosaur statues. Another must on the historic Route 66 path is the famous Wigwam Motel, where guests spend the night in huge metal teepees (if you can't spend the night here, don't fret, there's another one in San Bernadino, California). You've also got to try Joe and Aggie's Cafe for cheap but delicious Tex-Mex food. After that, continue down and look out for the famous Jackrabbit Trading Post.
You'll also pass by the famous Meteor Crater near Winslow, which has been around for over 50,000 years. Check it out for some interesting interactive exhibits and observation decks. Nearby is the Painted Desert, a huge stretch of badlands that contains gigantic rock formations with unique strips of colour. Kachina Point in the desert offers a great place for viewing and photos and if you visit close to sunset, the colours of the desert are even more beautiful.
After you're done there, drive on to Flagstaff and visit the Wupatki National Monument and explore the ancient pueblo ruins. After, check out the Lowell Observatory, famous for its discovery of Pluto in 1930. If you're still craving even more natural wonder and you have a few free days, a trip to the Grand Canyon is necessary. While you're there, check out Havasu Falls for some gorgeous scenery.
Delgadillo's Snow Cap Drive-In is the next place you can't miss. Another historic Route 66 stop, the drive-in has a great, classic atmosphere to it and visiting it is a whole experience you won't forget. If you can, spend some time talking to Angel Delgadillo, a Route 66 historian and brother of Juan Delgadillo, the man who founded the drive-in. Known as the "Guardian Angel of the Mother Road," Angels owns a Route 66 gift stop not far from the drive-in and has a strong passion for protecting and promoting the stories and memories of Route 66.
Finally, make one last stop in Oatman before heading out of Arizona. It's an original Wild West ghost town turned tourist attraction where things like gunfight re-enactments and sidewalk egg frying contests take place. If you're there around sunrise, keep a lookout for the wild burros that descend every morning from the mountains to mooch off of tourists.
California, the land of possibility, is your last stop on Route 66. The number of sights to see is endless so choose wisely! As soon as you hit California, you'll be in the Mojave Desert. Eventually you'll reach Calico Ghost Town, where you can explore the remnants of a real mining town. Then be sure to make a quick stop at Elmer's Bottle Tree Ranch for a bit of interesting and quirky bottle art.
Enter Upland and find the Madonna of the Trail, one of twelve monuments dedicated to women pioneers. Enjoy unique California plants at the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden and then stop and enjoy The Hat's world famous pastrami. After that, grab some dessert at The Donut Man and fall in love with their tiger tails and strawberry filled glazed donuts.
There are a number of stops you can make from here, including the Mojave Desert Heritage & Cultural Association and the famous Stone Hotel. You can also visit the very first McDonalds in San Bernadino, which houses a museum as well as the fast food. While you're in the area, enjoy some time at the Screaming Chicken, a biker bar with a great selection of beer.
California is known for its Spanish missions and Route 66 will take you right past the San Gabriel Mission. It's worth a stop if you've never been to one before. Drive on and make some time for Griffith Park, which houses its famous observatory. Hike up to the top of the observatory and you'll get an amazing view of Los Angeles and you'll even be able to see the famous Hollywood sign.
Drive down into Hollywood and you'll be bombarded with sights to see and tourist traps galore. Enjoy some time just strolling around Hollywood Boulevard and walk along the Walk of Fame to find out where your favourite actors and actresses have been commemorated. After you're done there, check out a show at the legendary El Capitan Theatre or Arclight Cinemas. If you've worked up an appetite, grab an old-fashioned burger and a side of onion rings at Irv's Burgers.
End your journey in the beautiful city of Santa Monica. Make a trip to the Santa Monica Pier and ride its 1920s carousel. For some quirky and eccentric sights and people, you can't miss Venice Beach. Finally, drive into Palisades Park, locate the Will Rogers Highway plaque which marks the official end of Route 66, and congratulate yourself!
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We reported on Fitbit's interest in Pebble earlier this month, but today they have made it final. The popular wearables manufacturer said they are no longer able to operate as an independent entity going forward and as of today it will stop promoting, manufacturing, and selling all devices.
The growing competition from other brands like Motorola, Samsung, and Apple, as well as other factors, have led to the decision to shut down the company.
Pebble started as a Kickstarter project in 2012 just as wearables were coming on to the market. Since then, their products have grown from a rough concept to numerous well polished smartwatches. Having shipped more than 2 million units, Pebble was certainly on the forefront of the wearable adoption. Future devices like the Pebble 2 and Pebble Core that were already available for pre-order, will be canceled with backers receiving a full refund.
The announcement comes as Fitbit finalizes their plans to purchase Pebble's software assets. The dissolving of Pebble will sting for die-hard fans who oppose Android Wear and the Apple Watch, but it's not necessarily the end of Pebble as a whole. Any devices currently out in the world will continue to work, although functionality or service may be reduced in the future. Fitbit hopes to use technology from the Pebble operating system in their own products, but will not be offering any support or service for existing Pebble products, nor will it be producing any new Pebble-branded products.
Back in 2015 Pebble turned down a deal from Citizen, who were reportedly willing to buy them for $740 million. Pebble also blocked a purchase offer from Intel worth $70 million. The deal today from Fitbit is estimated at between $34 million and $40 million which is also less than the $43 million Pebble had raised on Kickstarter. Fitbit has offered jobs to around 40% of Pebble staff.


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Q: Use django-bouncer without deprecated hashcompat I'm using django-bouncer to create a waiting list on a Django 1.6 app. Unfortunately, it looks like django-bouncer relies on hashcompat, which was deprecated for 1.6, because I'm getting this:
  File "/Users/michelleglauser/.virtualenvs/venv/lib/python2.7/site-packages/bouncer/models.py", line 9, in <module>
from django.utils.hashcompat import sha_constructor

Is there a way for me to get around this besides by going back to an earlier version of Django?

A: Here's what I did:
Open https://github.com/shelfworthy/django-bouncer/blob/master/bouncer/models.py.
Copy the code (it's been updated for Django 1.6).
Find the bouncer folder in your site-packages.
Open models.py in your text editor.
Replace the text with the copied code and save.

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116 at University of Queensland Ochsner Clinical School Earn White Coats
Education, Healthcare, Today's Business News
NEW ORLEANS – On Jan. 11, the University of Queensland (UQ) Ochsner Clinical School held its 10th annual White Coat Ceremony at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center. Established in 2010, the UQ Ochsner Clinical School is a four-year training, academic…
Xavier and Ochsner Launch New Physician Assistant Program
NEW ORLEANS – Xavier University of Louisiana has partnered with Ochsner Health System to establish a new physician assistant (PA) program. Commonly known as a PA, a physician assistant is a licensed healthcare professional trained in general medicine who works…
Ochsner Unveils Clean-Label King Cake
Dining/Entertainment, Food, Healthcare, Today's Business News
NEW ORLEANS – According to Ochsner Health System, Mardi Gras revelers can indulge in the season's most beloved sweet treat without busting their New Year's resolutions thanks to the Eat Fit King Cake. On sale in select stores throughout Louisiana and…
LSU Health's Winters Honored for Outstanding Contributions
Healthcare, People On The Move, Today's Business News
NEW ORLEANS – J. Christian Winters, M.D., professor and chair of urology at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, is one of three physicians in the country chosen by the American Urological Association (AUA) to receive the 2020 Distinguished…
Tulane Health System Names Bob Lynch New CEO
NEW ORLEANS – Dr. Bob Lynch, who served as Tulane Medical Center's chief executive officer from 2007 to 2014, was recently named Tulane Health System's CEO. Lynch, who has served in an interim capacity since October, is the CEO of…
Ex-Drug Company Execs Face Reckoning in Opioid Bribery Case
Healthcare, Legal, Today's Business News
BOSTON (AP) — The founder and former top employees of a pharmaceutical company are facing a reckoning for their role in a bribery scheme that prosecutors say boosted sales of a powerful, highly addictive painkiller and helped fuel the national…
Walgreens Begins 2020 Much As It Ended 2019, on a Sour Note
Healthcare, Today's Business News
Walgreens is kicking off its year the much as it ended its last, with a big earnings plunge. The drugstore chain said Wednesday that first-quarter net income dropped nearly 25% in a performance that fell short of Wall Street expectations.…
Louisiana Continues Medicaid Services with Emergency Deals
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana's Medicaid program started the new year under a cloud of uncertainty, amid a continued dispute over multibillion-dollar contracts to provide health services to 1.5 million people. Lucrative deals with five private companies that manage…
Democratic States Appeal Obamacare Ruling to Supreme Court
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a move that could put the Obama-era health law squarely in the middle of the 2020 election, Democratic-led states Friday asked the Supreme Court for a fast-track review of a recent court ruling that declared part…
What's Next in Legal Drama Over the Affordable Care Act?
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The federal appeals court ruling striking down the Affordable Care Act's requirement that people have health insurance left hanging key questions about what happens to other provisions of the law, like coverage for preexisting conditions. President…
Bloomberg Health Plan Aims to Lower Costs, Cover More People
Healthcare, Politics, Today's Business News
WASHINGTON (AP) — Putting his stamp on the top issue for Democratic voters, Michael Bloomberg on Thursday unveiled a health care plan that would expand coverage and cut people's costs by building on the current system, not replacing it. The…
Gov. Edwards, Medline Announce Major Distribution Center in Louisiana
Healthcare, Real Estate, Today's Business News
COVINGTON — Gov. John Bel Edwards and Medline Industries Inc. announced the company will build an 800,000-square-foot distribution center and plan to create more than 460 new direct jobs in St. Tammany Parish, near Covington, with 170 new jobs created…
Budget Deal Puts Access to Health Care Above Curbing Costs
WASHINGTON (AP) — The bipartisan budget deal announced in Congress protects access to health care under the Affordable Care Act but it also ditches one of that law's main cost controls. The deal would repeal a cost-control measure in "Obamacare"…
Behavioral Health Unit at Children's Hospital Will Meet a Growing Need
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NEW ORLEANS - Children's Hospital New Orleans -- part of the LCMC Health network -- is in the midst of a $300 million capital improvement project that will bring new services to its Uptown campus. $25 million of that budget…
Lafayette Clinic Closed with Medicaid Expansion to Reopen
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — A Louisiana health clinic that closed when Medicaid was expanded is reopening. Local news outlets report that Lafayette Community Health Care Clinic used to provide free treatment to people without insurance. It closed after the 2016…
Magnolia Community Services Recognizes Ochsner Physician as 2019 Gala Honoree
NEW ORLEANS – Magnolia Community Services – a local nonprofit dedicated to providing support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities – recognized Ochsner Health System physician Sara Ehrensing Fernandez, MD as its 2019 Gala Honoree. Dr. Fernandez was honored…
46,000 Kicked Off Louisiana Medicaid Rolls for Ineligibility
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — More than 46,000 people lost their Medicaid coverage this month, because they didn't respond to letters warning they didn't appear eligible for the government-financed insurance. The removals came as the state health department resumed a…
Healthcare Organizations Challenge Startups to Solve Social Isolation Among Older Adults
NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans Business Alliance and two of the region's largest healthcare organizations, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana(BCBSLA) and Ochsner Health System, announced they are seeking new partners to address critical behavioral health needs for…
Tulane Medical Center Earns Stroke Center Recertification
NEW ORLEANS — Tulane Medical Center has again earned comprehensive stroke certification from the Joint Commission, reflecting the hospital's highest level of competence for treatment of serious stroke events. Developed in collaboration with the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association, the certification…
New Orleans Business Alliance Announces Health Innovators Challenge
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NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans Business Alliance will host a livestream event to announce the New Orleans Health Innovators (NOLAHI) Challenge topics at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21 on the NOBA Facebook page. Major healthcare organizations in Louisiana are…
Baudry Therapy Center Opens New Location in the New Orleans Central Business District
NEW ORLEANS – Baudry Therapy Center announced that it is opening a second location at 822 Perdido Street in the Central Business District. "We are delighted to expand Baudry's presence into New Orleans and provide the highest quality of evidence-based…
Tulane Medical Center Earns Recognition for Promoting Organ, Eye and Tissue Donations
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NEW ORLEANS — Tulane Medical Center said it has earned…
Winn-Dixie and Port Orleans Brewing Co. Donate More Than $70,000 to Ochsner Cancer Institute
(L to R) Don Noel, president of Port Orleans Brewing Co.; Chip Turner, district manager at Winn-Dixie; Elizabeth Lapeyre, MD, director, integrative medicine program for Ochsner; Brian Moore, MD, FACS, director, Ochsner Cancer Institute (Photo: Business…
Tulane Lakeside Receives Third-Straight 'A' for Patient Safety
METAIRIE — Tulane Lakeside Hospital said in a press release today it was awarded an "A" in the The Leapfrog Group's Fall 2019 Hospital Safety Grade. The designation recognizes Tulane Lakeside's continued efforts in protecting patients from harm and meeting…
Blue Cross Chief Medical Officer Participated in National Release of Report
BATON ROUGE – On Wednesday, Oct. 23, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer Vindell Washington, M.D., participated in the public release of a National Academy of Medicine report titled "Taking Action Against…
Warren Health Care Plan Pledges No Middle Class Tax Increase
Healthcare, National News, Politics, Today's Business News
WASHINGTON (AP) — Elizabeth Warren promised Friday to spend more than $20 trillion over the next decade to provide government-funded health care to every American without raising middle class taxes — finally offering ideas about how to implement the massive…
How to Choose the Right Health Plan
NEW YORK (NerdWallet) — When we're given a choice about our health care plans, we often choose badly. In one study, more than 80-percent of the employees at a Fortune 100 company picked the wrong plans, often choosing low-deductible options…
More Choices and Stable Premiums for 'Obamacare' Next Year
WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumers will have more health insurance choices next year under the much-debated Obama health care law and premiums will dip slightly for many, the Trump administration announced Tuesday. President Donald Trump was elected on a promise to…
Chief Medical Officer of LSU Healthcare Network Receives Castroviejo Award
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NEW ORLEANS – Jayne S. Weiss, MD, professor and chair of ophthalmology at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine and chief medical officer of LSU Healthcare Network, was selected as the recipient of the 2020 Castroviejo Award. The award is…
Ochsner Nurses Honored Among Louisiana's Best
NEW ORLEANS – Twenty-three registered nurses with Ochsner and its affiliated hospitals were recognized in the 2019 "Great Nurses of Louisiana" list compiled annually by The Great 100 Nurses Foundation. The announcement was made in a press release. Honorees from Ochsner…
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – A Virginia air pollution panel is delaying a vote on a key permit for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.
The board voted 3-1 Wednesday to allow additional public comment on a proposed permit for a compressor station in a historic African-American community west of Richmond. The station is needed to pump gas through the planned Atlantic Coast Pipeline that would carry fracked natural gas from West Virginia into Virginia and North Carolina.
Gov. Ralph Northam recently removed two members of the board, a move that angered minority groups and environmentalists. They said Northam was trying to improperly influence the board to help Dominion Energy, the project's lead developer.
Northam's office said the board members' terms had expired this summer and their removal was unrelated to the compressor station vote.
TAYLORSVILLE, N.C. (AP) – The woman charged with hitting a school bus that overturned in North Carolina is now charged with misdemeanor child abuse.
News outlets report that the North Carolina Highway Patrol initially charged 56-year-old Kimberly Ann Austin with driving while impaired and driving left of center in the Monday crash that sent 13 middle school students to the hospital. Officials announced Tuesday that she's also charged with two counts of misdemeanor child abuse.
Troopers say Austin hit the bus carrying a driver and 19 students. Twelve students suffered minor injuries, while a 13th was hospitalized in critical condition but expected to survive. Austin and the bus driver were also hurt.
BENSON, N.C. (AP) – A North Carolina couple is accused of stealing the patrol car of a sheriff's deputy who was answering a call next door.
Johnston County Sheriff's Capt. Jeff Caldwell told news outlets 36-year-old Charles Thomas Bullock was charged with stealing a car and stealing a firearm Monday, while 41-year-old Nicole Allsbrook Thomas was charged with conspiring to commit the thefts. The firearm charge stems from the gun that was in the patrol car's trunk.
Caldwell said a deputy answered a general call for service at a place next door to where Bullock and Thomas live. Bullock and Thomas were able to drive off in the car, but were stopped a short time later.
It's unclear whether the keys were left in the patrol car.
Reports didn't include comment from the couple.
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) – Fire officials in North Carolina say the residents of a townhouse that caught fire fingered their Christmas tree as the culprit.
Citing a Durham Fire Department release, news outlets report the early Wednesday fire heavily damaged both floors of the home, as well as the attic, and sent one resident to the hospital for smoke inhalation. An adjacent home suffered moderate smoke damage.
The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation, but the department said the residents noted the Christmas tree was on fire.
The department warns others to keep Christmas trees watered, and at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from heat sources.


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The Ethics Committee is formed by the House as a standing complementary organ of the House. The composition of membership of the Conduct Council is determined by the House in a Plenary Meeting in proportion to and for the purpose of an even distribution of the number of Members of each Faction. Members of the Ethics Committee 17 (seventeen) people. The Ethics Committee has the tasks to, among other things:
Investigate and verify the complaints against members to their inability to , perform tasks continually or permanent impediment as Members; no longer meeting the requirements of Member candidates as set out in the General Elections Law; breach of promise/oath, Code of Ethics, and/or non-performance of obligations as Members; or breach of regulation on the prohibition of dual (concurrent) positions as provided for in the provisions of laws and regulations.
make a decision on the results of investigations and verifications and submit it to the Leadership of the House.
The Ethics Committee has the authority to: summon the Members concerned to present information and defend themselves against alleged breaches; and summon informants, witnesses and/or other related parties to be enquired, including to provide documents or other evidence. Following the implementation of investigations and verifications of the complaints, evidence as well as witnesses, the Conduct Council may apply sanctions in the form of the following :
Written reprimands submitted by the Leadership of the CIPR to the Members Concerned.
Removal from the Leadership of the House or the Leadership of the House complementary organs or Members submitted to the Leadership of the DPR to be read out in the Plenary Meeting.
Removal as House Members submitted by the Leadership of the House to the President to be legalized and then such Presidential decree shall be submitted by the Leadership of the House to the Members concerned.
The Ethics Committee may decide a rehabilitation decision, if the Members complained are proven not in violation of laws and regulations and Code of Ethics announced in the Plenary Meeting and such decision shall be distributed to all Members of Parliament.


Investors will come across a wide variety of financial ratios when reading reports that concern companies listed on a stock exchange. At first, these ratios can seem complicated to those new to stock market investing but it is important to understand what the main ratios mean to be able to gauge a company and make the right investment decisions. By analysing how these different ratios compare from one company to another, an investor can judge whether the shares in a particular company are good value or not.
There are a wide variety of ratios used by investors that you can use to pick the best performing companies. The figures needed to work out these ratios can be found in the company's annual report and accounts or better still you can usually find the ratios ready worked out on financial news websites.
The Earnings per share ratio, measures the earnings a company makes for each share issued. It is calculated by taking a company's net earnings and dividing them by the number of shares in issue.
A higher EPS is regarded as better than a low EPS as it means investors are earning bigger profits for every share they own. Investors can also look at the estimates of future EPS to get an idea of the profits they will earn in future years.
A widely used ratio is the Price Earnings Ratio which measures whether a company is cheap or expensive. It is calculated by dividing a company's share price by its earnings per share (profits after tax divided by the number of shares in issue). As a rule, the higher the P/E, the faster its earnings are growing but if the P/E is high compared with other companies in the same sector, it could also mean the shares are overvalued.
This ratio enables any business to be compared with another, although in reality investors tend to compare companies against those in the same industry sector or against the P/E on the entire market.
Investors can also look at analysts estimates of future P/Es, also known as prospective P/Es. This gives investors an idea as to how fast a company's earnings are expected to grow in the future and, therefore, whether their shares are worth buying or not.
This ratio helps investors assess how hard a company is making its assets work. It is calculated by taking profits before interest and tax are removed and dividing this figure by the capital employed. Broadly speaking, the higher the return on capital, the more successful a company is.
EBITDA is a profit key ratio that looks at the Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation. It is used to assess the operative profitability of a company. You can use this ratio to analyse companies that reinvest heavily in their businesses by taking the Enterprise Value and dividing it by EBITDA.
As well as checking profitability ratios investors should also look at a company's liquidity. One of the key ratios used for this is the current ratio. This is calculated by taking the total current assets and divides it by the firm's current liabilities.
You should also look at the quick ratio, also known as the 'acid test'. It is known as the quick ratio because it gives you a quick grasp of a company's true liquidity. You work it out by taking the current assets and deducting stock and work in progress and then dividing this figure by the current liabilities. As a rule this ratio should be over 1 so that if a company's stocks were worthless it could still pay off its short term debts.
If you are investing in a company that pays dividends, it is important to understand a company's dividend cover. This ratio shows if a company will be able to pay its dividend. It is worked out by looking at the margin by which the dividends paid to shareholders are exceeded by the company's earnings per share. Generally a company should have a margin of at least 1 so the dividend payout will not be affected by a short term fall in profits. However investors should keep in mind that not all companies have a policy of paying dividends as these are used to grow the company, a typical example is Apple Inc.
The discounted cash flow evaluates the future net cash flows and discounts them to their present day value. This ratio has become increasingly popular among investors since the bear market started in 2000 as it looks at the amount of cash available on a company's balance sheet. The more cash a company has available, the better it is able to protect itself through difficult economic times.


The last great capital of the Khmer empire, Angkor Thom (literally "Great City") took monumental to a whole new level. It was built in part as a reaction to the surprise sacking of Angkor by the Chams. King Jayavarman VII decided that his empire would never again be vulnerable at home. Beyond the eight meter (26 ft) high walls is a massive moat that would have stooped all but the most determined invaders. Angkor Thom seems not to be the first Khmer capital on the site, however. The earliest dated from the early 10th century but was completely remodeled and rebuilt by Jayavarman VII in the early 13th century.
Numerous monuments are contained with the city. Right at the heart of the ancient city is Bayon, the state temple dominated by huge faces looking out from its many towers. The royal palace of Jayavarman VII was located north of the Bayon. It was built largely of wood however and thus has not survived.
The city wall has a sanctuary tower at each corner and five entry gates; one per cardinal direction plus an additional eastern portal, the Victory Gate. The gates each feature a tower topped by four huge faces, similar to those at the Bayon. The most fascinating way to enter Angkor Thom is through the south gate. The causeway here is flanked by 54 gods and 54 demons depicting parts of the popular Hindu legend "The Churning of the Ocean of Milk".


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Netflix released a new series to binge, "Ginny & Georgia."
Nobody is perfect. Everyone has baggage, despite their attempts to forget their past. When Georgia Miller (Brianne Howey), tries her best to move on with life, it usually catches up to her in a humorous way in Netflix's original show, "Ginny & Georgia," released Feb. 24.
The bond between Georgia and her daughter Ginny (Antonia Gentry) is unlike most which is a nice change from the ordinary TV family. Since Georgia was only 15 when she had Ginny, the two are more like best friends than mother and daughter. Most teenage girls wish they have the bond these two do with their moms, adding an emotional attachment for viewers. Although Georgia had her children at a young age, she is a good example of a strong woman who provides for herself and her two children.
The season covers a lot in its 10 episodes, and though it does it well, at times it is too much. The audience is forced to pay attention to the little details that go on in the show which sometimes appear the directors were trying to do too much with it.
Another issue is that at times the teen behavior is unrealistic. A SnapChat video that Ginny's boyfriend, Hunter (Mason Temple), sends her, is so cheesy that it became a meme on TikTok.
Although "Ginny & Georgia" has its flaws, it is worth the watch for a viewer looking for an event-packed TV show. Georgia's strong female role and the show's never ending series of events made up for the minor imperfections.
Julia Sumpter, Opinions Editor
Julia Sumpter is a junior at Hagerty High School, and this is her second year on staff. She loves writing all different types of stories as well as learning about different design techniques.
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Children and teens from different backgrounds had a fun-filled day on May 29 at all the 12 branches of SPAR Nigeria, across the country. Generously treated to activities, including games, freebies, mascots, bouncing castles and face paints, among others, the hypermarket outfit celebrated this year's Children's Day, as well as SPAR Kids Fun Fiesta.
The Ilupeju branch of the fiesta was lit up by 2017 Miss Nigeria, Mildred Ehiguese, and actor Yomi Gold, who engaged the children and their parents in such recreational activities as the balance beam, pin the tail on the donkey, identify parent, hot potato/pass the parcel, doughnut eating and dress up contest, among others.