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Adventures in Vlogging: Educating Rita
September 18, 2017 Sterling LynchLeave a comment
I directed Educating Rita, the first production in Ottawa Little Theatre's 105th season. It opens September 20.
I made a number of short video updates ("vlogs") during the rehearsal process. You can watch them right here:
In the coming weeks, I expect to do a few more vlogs about my experience directing the show. Please check back here or subscribe to my YouTube channel, if you want to watch them too.
If you are reading this post because you read my bio in the Educating Rita program, please let me know in the comments section below. I hope you enjoyed the show!
Knight of Cups: A Moving Picture of Now
In principle, cinema could be the most Zen of all the art forms. The unblinking gaze of the camera is always grounded unwaveringly in the now.
In practice, of course, cinema is the least Zen of all the art forms. The conventions of cinema are designed to drive us out of every moment created by it. Rarely is a moment allowed to be about the moment and only the moment. Instead, each moment is only a means to some other end. It is crafted to reveal character, to drive the story forward, or to entertain us.
The instrumental aesthetic of cinema, which frames all moments as means to some other end, may have come about because cinema is both an entertainment and an art. Entertainment distracts us, carries us away, and allows us to escape our reality. Similarly, art also carries us away, but it focuses rather than distracts our attention. It allows us to edify reality rather than escape it.
The difference between art and entertainment is one of degree, but, with sufficient degrees of separation, it eventually becomes a difference in kind. In the Venn diagram of art and entertainment, there is much that overlaps. But, between those instances of art and entertainment where there is no overlap, the gulf between them can be huge. Bridges are sometimes built to span that gulf, but, more often than not, the industry demands that cinema remain far from the edge of art and firmly in the realm of entertainment.
Knight of Cups, I think, is more art than entertainment. It is, nevertheless, engaging, in the same way that a well-curated art exhibition can be. It is also about as pure an art film as you are likely ever to see with A-list stars. Terrence Malick and his team jettison story and character development and instead rely on aesthetic elements primarily found only in cinema. Without a clear story, dramatic tension, or character development, our attention is held with abrupt cuts, snippets of conversation, soundscapes, and beautifully framed shots.
The aim of this picture, I think, is to show us all the different beautiful moments of now, which we so often miss, neglect, or forget because we are too often driving ourselves out of them like the protagonists in a typical A-list movie. It's as if Malick and his team wants to show us what these characters might have seen and experienced, if only they knew how to live in the moment. The picture is also an attempt, I think, to imagine, experience, and present what a life might look like if it were always experienced in the forever moment of now.
The only sour notes of the picture — and, for me, they are very sour because they are so at odds with its overall aesthetic — are its efforts to insert conventional storytelling into the mix. The narrative fragments of manic pixie dream girls, bitter soon-to-be ex-wives, and father-son dramas, which are alluded to here and there, are ill-fitting and out of place. Not only because they are so unimaginatively cliche but also because they excite the part of our brain that uses story to pull us out of the experience of now. Knight of Cups is at its best, I think, when it focuses instead on crafting a vision of what a life might be like unencumbered by the human all-too-human parts of our brain that insists on turning everything into a story.
Not since I first read Camus' La Peste have I encountered a work of art, which seems so in line with my own thinking. I write "seems" because, of course, I may only be seeing what I want to see in the picture. If that's true, so be it. Within the beautiful and ambitious aesthetic of Knight of Cups, there is a straightforward and important message worth repeating: what really matters in our lives — even for a Hollywood screenwriter who has it all — are the people who touch us and the beautiful moments of now that we share with them.
Comedy is Activism: The Daily Show and Its Duty to Be Funny
January 21, 2015 January 21, 2015 Sterling LynchLeave a comment
When I think of The Daily Show, I am often reminded of an old gag, which I must have seen in a cartoon or sitcom.
When a volunteer is asked to step forward for a ridiculously dangerous and hopeless mission, everyone but a hapless rube takes one big step back. The rube, who now appears to have taken one step forward, has been forced by circumstance to volunteer valiantly.
The Daily Show is that hapless rube, and the big players in the modern American media landscape are the jerks who took one step back — waaay back.
Jon Stewart likes to insist that he is only a comedian, and The Daily Show is only a fake news comedy, goddamn it. Unfortunately, for him, the other players in the field are so far very behind, to any discerning viewer, The Daily Show is not only very funny, but very often it is a much more credible news source.
Except when it isn't, to some critics on the left.
In their new book, Jamie Kilstein and Allison Kilkenny take Jon Stewart and The Daily Show team to task for their coverage of the Occupy movement, and the rather underwhelming Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear. They suggest that Stewart's politics are not only dead wrong, and a violation of the trust he has earned over the years; they even go so far as to imply he is part of a corporatist agenda to ridicule public protest and activism.
I think their observations miss the mark. The Daily Show's take on the Occupy movement, like the Rally itself, was underwhelming — not because they failed to live up to some measure of political purity — but because neither were particularly funny.
Good comedy is hard. It takes passion, commitment, and, when it's about current affairs, a lot of research. You need to care a whole lot to be very funny.
My sense is that the team wasn't terribly outraged by the Occupy Movement and, for whatever reason, they settled on a desperately unfunny premise for the Rally. They didn't fail because of their politics. They failed to honour their one and only duty to be funny.
The Daily Show team, in my opinion, are at their best — their funniest — when they are palpably outraged, and have done the hard work to find the best and most cutting gag, jibe, or spit take. Sometimes, the ubiquity of a news story requires them to "cover it," even if they aren't that much outraged by it, and they phone it in, with Stewart mugging for the camera. When they care, however, they can knock it out of the park.
So, contrary to both Stewart and his critics on the left, The Daily Show, I think, will always be much more than a fake news comedy — so long as the team cares enough to be outraged to the point of hilarity. Even if the media landscape in America were to suddenly transform and correct itself tomorrow, The Daily Show, at its best, would remain an essential and critical voice in America.
Whether Stewart wants to admit or not, for as long as there have been jesters poking fun at kings, the best comedy has always been a form of activism. Yes, The Daily Show's one and only duty is to be funny, but , for that very reason, so long as they do their best work, The Daily Show team will be activists on the behalf of all of us who are frustrated by the hypocrisy and incoherence of power, and who also understand that pointing and laughing is often the best way to undercut that power.
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A few days ago, we received some reports from users about the "This webpage has a redirect loop" error that occurs on Google Chrome. This error prevents users from loading some websites.
The main cause of this redirect loop error is because the owners or managers of the websites have changed the URL to the new one. There are also a few other reasons that could lead to this redirect loop error, such as a wrong configuration, a wrong coding, or something wrong with the .htaccess file.
There are many reasons that could lead to the err_too_many_redirects error in Chrome. If it's a problem on your side / your computer, you can use a few simple tips below to solve this redirect loop error. However, if it's an error from the website like a wrong configuration or wrong coding, then there is nothing you can do to solve the problem unless you are the owner or manager of the website.
When you visit a website, the website's stores "cookies" on your computer. If the owner of the website changes the old URL to a new one, then the new information won't match with the information on these temporary files and could lead to the redirect loop error.
To solve this error, clear all cookies and caches on your computer and the problem should be fixed. If you have a redirect loop error in Mozilla Firefox browser, do the same way to fix the issue.
If you don't know how to clear cookies and caches on your Google Chrome browser, copy "chrome://settings/clearBrowserData" and paste into the address bar of your Google Chrome browser and press Enter.
You can also go into your settings or use a few cleaner tools like CCleaner to clear all cookies and caches as well as other data on your browser.
After you cleaned your browser, open the webpage again to check if the issue is fixed.
If the problem remains, then the cause is on the server side, and you can't do anything to fix it (unless you server access).
If you have followed the guide above and cleared all cookies and caches on your browser, but still get the "redirect loop" error, then check the .htaccess file.
To test if the problem comes from the .htaccess file, remove it (make sure to save a backup) and reload the website. If the redirect loop issue is gone, then the .htaccess file is the cause of this error.
If you have recently installed any new script/plugin/add-on for your website, try to disable it and test your website again. If you are using WordPress, make sure you used website URL on "General Settings" section as well as the wp-config.php file.
If you couldn't solve the "This webpage has a redirect loop" (or err_too_many_redirects) error on your website, contact us, and we will help you to fix this issue.


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Ernest Tubb performs "Release Me".Live on The Ernest Tubb Show
Ernest Tubb performs "Release Me".Live on The Ernest Tubb,this song appears in the album "By Request" of 1965
"Release Me" (sometimes rendered as "Release Me (and Let Me Love Again)"), is a popular song written by Eddie "Piano" Miller and Robert Yount in 1949. Shortly afterward it was covered by Jimmy Heap & the Melody Masters (1953), and with even better success by Patti Page (1954), Ray Price (1954), and Kitty Wells (1954).
In country music, "Release Me" became a hit for Jimmy Heap, Kitty Wells, and Ray Price, all in 1954. Even though Price had several major hits beforehand, "Release Me" is sometimes considered his breakthrough hit. The song had elements of the 4/4 shuffle, Price's signature sound that would become more evident on future successes such as "Crazy Arms."
Ray Price Release Me Lyrics
Oh, please release me, let me go
I don't love you anymore
To live together is a sin
Release me, and let me love again.
Oh, I have found a new love, dear
And I will always want her near
Her lips are warm while yours are cold
Release me, my darling, let me go.
So, please release me, let me go
Release me, and let me love again
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What You want Me to be!
God is Jealous over us!
Eyes on the Goal, too!
Joni Tada, L. King Live!
The Lord IS with us always AND never leaves or forsakes us, no matter how life "feels" or "seems" at this very moment. Somehow, He uses ALL the "stuff" in our lives we give Him, the good AND the bad, along with the successes AND the failures. He combines the "ingredients" of our lives into a "heavenly mixture" that becomes "eternally" GOOD for His purposes, as well as for ours. He is ALWAYS working behind the scenes on your behalf...and for YOUR behalf. It continues to be a VERY GOOD thing He is on YOUR side!
Be assured, EVERYTHING you are facing right now continues to be "Father Filtered." The many challenges coming your way are accomplishing ALL that's needed for the present AND the future. He WILL give YOU all the wisdom and all the resources required to go through and overcome. You CAN trust Him with...AND in...ALL things! That's AWESOME!
Quote of the Month: "Times have changed! We've changed. We're not "driving around" in chariots, or riding a lot of donkeys these days. But, The Lord has NOT changed. He is the same today as He was then. He is STILL The Lord over ALL. Let's thank Him for all our many blessings & ALL we take for granted! Be thankful! God CAN...and is always ABLE to make a WAY where there seems to be no way! Trust HIM!"
-- Frank Withers -- Be sure to check out www.frankwithers.com, also. Blessings!
"Continuing to believe the best in you....and with you!"
Thank you for visiting my website. Hope-fully over time it will become one of your favorite websites, helping you take that leap of faith. May the Lord help to meet your every need during these times. It's exciting to see what the Lord is doing in these end times...so, let's stay prepared AND be ready for all...believing the best!
"No matter how it feels...you are never alone!"
Finding your Heart of Motivation Again!
We all have "obstacles" that we must face in this life. These "giants" can include our jobs, events of the past, sickness, finances, thoughts, anger, depression, change, others, etc. It is important to learn that many times it is fear that keeps us from overcoming these things. This fear is a result of having the wrong focus. We have been looking at the giants instead of the solution. God wants to give us the strength and courage to do all things. He desires for us to succeed. It is time to focus upon Him, His words, and the good things in our lives. We're so blessed! Let's continue making ALL the best choices so we can Finish Strong and Well!
How many times do we feel all alone in the situations we are facing? The obstacles can seem so overwhelming, with no way out. There are other times it just seems like no one cares. We are afraid to share our feelings with those around because we fear that they will not understand. So, there we are, alone. Thank goodness that these thoughts and feelings are not true. The Lord never leaves us our forsakes us. He is always there to help and listen to us in times of need. He asks us to give Him all our cares, worries and concerns. He cares for us and loves us a never ending, unfailing, pure and true love!
There are no excuses for living a life less than the one you are capable!
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Q: Enums without type specification and auto-conflict resolution in Kotlin? Is it possible to use enums without full type specification?
Reason is that I would like to have nice and clean DSL-like code. Similar to how the literal string type works in TypeScript.
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PAOLO BARTOLOMEI
Paolo Bartolomei is a charismatic Italian performer born in Rome on a sunny day of summer. His professional training started when he was a teenager as a Classical, Modern and Flamenco dancer. After a few years and performances around the "Bel Paese", Italy, he felt compelled to move to Musical Theatre, Cinema and Stage acting, studying at Teatro Golden Academy where he won 'The Golden Theatre Scholarship' in 2015. In 2016, he continued his studies at The European Academy of Theatre and Cinema, where he wrote a monologue that was selected to be shown at the Lo Spazio Theatre in Rome.
Arriving in Melbourne to follow his dreams, he was accepted at The National Theatre in 2017, becoming the first international drama student of the school. In 2018 Paolo won 'The Florence Young Scholarship' for professional potential and dedication. There, he directed the performance art 'Eating Copper' and later worked with Julie Nolan for the Red Leap Theatre in Auckland, New Zealand.
Earlier in 2019, Paolo was invited to perform at the Diamond Gala (80th Anniversary of the National Theatre Ballet school) and has worked as a dancer for the show 'Così Fan Tutti Frutti' with the company Emotionworks. Approaching the end of 2019, Paolo is currently working as a producer and actor for the show 'Stay', performing at Chapel Off Chapel.


Escitalopram is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors - SSRIs - . Escitalopram affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with depression or anxiety. Escitalopram is used to treat anxiety in adults. Escitalopram is also used to treat major depressive disorder in adults and adolescents who are at least 12 years old.
Consumption of alcohol with Escitalopram is not recommended as it increases the risk of side effects of this medicine like dizziness, drowsiness. please consult your doctor.
This medicine should be taken by pregnant women only if clearly needed. please consult your doctor.
This medicine is known to excreted in human breast milk. It should be taken only if clearly needed. Monitoring of undesired effects like drowsiness is necessary. please consult your doctor.


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Lucas Davenport confronts an old nemesis, now a powerful U.S. senator, in this thrilling #1 New York Times-bestselling new novel in the Prey series. Lucas Davenport had crossed paths with her before. A rich psychopath, Taryn Grant had run successfully for the U.S. Senate, where Lucas had predicted she'd fit right in. He was also convinced that she'd been responsible for three murders, though he'd never been able to prove it. Once a psychopath had gotten that kind of rush, though, he or she often needed another fix, so he figured he might be seeing her again. He was right. A federal marshal now, with a very wide scope of investigation, he's heard rumors that Grant has found her seat on the Senate intelligence committee, and the contacts she's made from it, to be very...useful. Pinning those rumors down was likely to be just as difficult as before, and considerably more dangerous. But they had unfinished business, he and Grant. One way or the other, he was going to see it through to the end.
Auch die Romane seiner packenden Thrillerserie um Detective Lindsay Boxer und den 'Women's Murder Club' erreichen regelmässig die Spitzenplätze der internationalen Bestsellerlisten. James Patterson lebt mit seiner Familie in Palm Beach und Westchester, N.Y.


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Today marks the beginning of the new fiscal year, and we are still waiting for Gov. Rauner and the Illinois General Assembly to come to terms on a new budget to fund critically important human services after months of squabbling over contrasting agendas.
This back-and-forth in Springfield is using the most vulnerable among us—children, low-income working families, the elderly, people with disabilities—as political pawns, putting the wellbeing of countless Illinoisans in jeopardy. I believe this is simply unacceptable.
What we are currently witnessing is unprecedented in my tenure at Erie Neighborhood House, a settlement house agency with a rich 145-year history of serving immigrants in the city of Chicago. We've entered the new fiscal year without a budget before, but we have always had the reassurance that a resolution would be passed and that services rendered would be funded retroactively. This time, however, that is not the case.
The impact of this stalemate could be devastating for Erie House: We anticipate losing upwards of $250,000 per month in state funding until a budget is passed, affecting as many as 1,000 individuals enrolled in our award-winning programs and services.
Worse yet, some of the most vital Erie House programs endangered by the budget crisis are those addressing the needs of children and youth. Parents rely on our accredited childcare and afterschool programing, which allows them to work, go to school and provide a better life for their families knowing their children are cared for in a safe, nurturing environment. As one single mother whose children attend Erie House programming puts it, losing access to affordable childcare would be devastating.
But the consequences extend far beyond our own community. Beginning today, thousands of individuals across Illinois will lose access to an array of services that contribute to stronger, healthier communities in which they live.
All of this in spite of research suggesting these programs have significant societal and economic impact, neither of which Gov. Rauner and the General Assembly can ignore. An investment today in daycare and afterschool programming will pay tremendous dividends down the road; cutting these services is short-sighted and fiscally irresponsible.
Illinois families cannot afford to let our lawmakers jeopardize their wellbeing any longer. We need a budget in place to fund human services—preferably one that responsibly seeks out new revenue rather than eliminating vital programs and services.
People are at the heart of our mission at Erie Neighborhood House, and we will do our best to make sure their voices are heard in Springfield.
It's for that reason that we participated in a walkout and rally alongside fellow providers to demand Springfield restore human services today at 10:00 a.m. at the James R. Thompson Center.
As we have done for the past 145 years, we will keep advocating for the needs of hardworking individuals and families in our communities.


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Scientific American discredits itself by insisting that consumers be kept in the dark about GMOs
Friday, September 20, 2013 by: Thomas Henry
Tags: Scientific American, GMO labeling, consumer information
https://www.naturalnews.com/042142_Scientific_American_GMO_labeling_consumer_information.html
(NaturalNews) What the public doesn't know won't hurt them.
At least, that's the thinking behind the Scientific American's recent editorial, "Labels for GMO Food Are a Bad Idea." It argues, "Instead of providing people with useful information, mandatory GMO labels would only intensify the misconception that so-called Frankenfoods endanger people's health."
For the Scientific American, this would only increase consumer costs, declaring that "such labels have limited people's options" in Europe, where it concedes that companies dropped GM ingredients after consumers avoided them, bemoaning that "today it is virtually impossible to find GMOs in European supermarkets."
Public health lawyer Michele Simon, one of several critics who spoke out against the "unscientific" editorial, noted the "familiar ring" to positions used by GM seed corporations when opposing Prop 37, which would have mandated labeling in California.
"It reads like the biotech industry handed Scientific American its talking points," Simon told the NY Daily News.
Stacy Malkan, former director of the Yes on 37 campaign, zeroed in on the claim that labeling GMO ingredients would increase the costs for families by $400 per year, noting that it was based on a study favored by biotech and later debunked by a University of California at Davis study. Nevertheless, the Scientific American spreads worries that proper labeling requirements would force the more than 70% of foods produced with GM ingredients off the shelves, and as a result, "we would all have to pay a premium on non-GMO foods."
Astoundingly, the Scientific American reassures the public by pronouncing that the FDA has tested 'all the GMO varieties on the market' and subsequently found them to be free of allergenic and toxic effects, a contention that Stacy Malkan called "sloppy and unscientific."
"Saying the FDA has tested all the GMOs on the market is patently false. Each individual company is responsible for testing its own products, and they then decide if they want to voluntarily report it to FDA. But they aren't required to test or report," Malkan said.
Ironically, Scientific American itself warned in 2009, "Unfortunately, it is impossible to verify that genetically modified crops perform as advertised. That is because agritech companies have given themselves veto power over the work of independent researchers."
The magazine's editors even noted at the time how the likes of Monsanto, Syngenta and Pioneer Hi-Bred have even threatened litigation for using their GM seeds in unauthorized studies, essentially chilling independent researchers, making industry-sponsored research oftentimes the only available information on a product's efficacy and safety.
Independent studies that have been conducted on genetically modified foods - rather than by obviously self-interested biotech firms - have indicated numerous health risks, including sterility, low birth weight, undersized organs, unusual growth in intestinal cell walls and more. The Institute for Responsible Technology identified 65 key concerns over GM foods based upon the research. In just one illustrative example, Russian scientist Irina Ermakova found that more than half of the offspring from rats fed GM soy died within three weeks in a peer reviewed study. While the ultimate effects on humans remains unstudied, there is obviously a need for further research and clear labeling to indicate which foods contain genetically modified ingredients.
Scientific American concludes by arguing: "Such debates are about so much more than slapping ostensibly simple labels on our food to satisfy a segment of American consumers. Ultimately, we are deciding whether we will continue to develop an immensely beneficial technology or shun it based on unfounded fears."
Yet many countries have instituted moratoriums on GM crops or ordered to allow time for long term studies to be conducted. It is only on account of the powerful biotech and pharmaceutical lobbies that this has not been considered - and likely will not be considered - in the United States.
http://gmwatch.org
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http://www.scientificamerican.com
http://responsibletechnology.org
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Feature selection for classification in high-dimensional spaces can improve generalization, reduce classifier complexity, and identify important, discriminating feature ``markers'. For support vector machine (SVM) classification, a widely used technique is Recursive Feature Elimination (RFE). We demonstrate RFE is not consistent with margin maximization, central to the SVM learning approach. We thus propose explicit margin-based feature elimination (MFE) for SVMs and show both improved margin and improved generalization, compared with RFE. Moreover, for the case of a nonlinear kernel, we show RFE assumes the squared weight vector 2-norm is strictly decreasing as features are eliminated. We demonstrate this is not true for the Gaussian kernel and, consequently, RFE may give poor results in this case. We show that MFE for nonlinear kernels gives better margin and generalization. We also present an extension which achieves further margin gains, by optimizing only two degrees of freedom -- the hyperplane's intercept and its squared 2-norm -- with the weight vector orientation fixed. We finally introduce an extension that allows margin slackness. We compare against several alternatives, including RFE and a linear programming method that embeds feature selection within the classifier design. On high-dimensional gene microarray data sets, UC Irvine repository data sets, and Alzheimer's disease brain image data, MFE methods give promising results. We then develop several MFE-based feature elimination methods for the case of more than two classes (the``multiclass' case). We compare against RFE-based multiclass feature elimination and show that our MFE-based methods again consistently achieve better generalization performance. In summary, we identify some difficulties with the well-known RFE method, especially in the kernel case, develop novel, margin-based feature selection methods for linear and kernel-based two-class and multiclass discriminant functions for support vector machines (SVMs) addressing separable and nonseparable contexts, and provide an objective experimental comparison of several feature selection methods, which also evaluates consistency between a classifier's margin and its generalization accuracy. We then apply our SVM classification and MFE methods to the challenging problem of predicting the onset of Alzheimer's Disease (AD), focusing on predicting conversion from Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) to AD using only a single, first-visit MRI for the person so as to aim for early diagnosis. In addition, we apply MFE for selecting brain regions as disease ``biomarkers'. For these aims, for the pre-classification image data preparation step, we co-develop an MRI brain image processing pipeline system named STAMPS, as well as develop a related system with additional capabilities named STAMPYS. These systems utilize external standard MRI brain image processing tools and generate output image types particularly suitable for detecting (and encoding) brain atrophy for Alzheimer's disease. We identify and remedy some basic MRI image processing problems caused by some limitations of external tools used in STAMPS -- i.e. we introduce our basic fv (fill ventricle) algorithm for ventricle segmentation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). For prediction of conversion to AD for MCI patients, we demonstrate that our early diagnosis system achieves higher accuracy than similar recently published methods.


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-How do I print my created board in portrait orientation? I'm using the trial for Print Editor.
-Using the option "Fit to a page" shrinks my board really small and the printout doesnt utilise the entire paper. How do i fix this?
Is the board you are printing in portrait orientation on the page when you open it in Print Editor? If not, you will have to choose to "rotate" it in the Print dialog you get when you choose to print. Depending on your printer, you will get different options. I just tried opening a portrait board in Print Editor, and I choose "Rotated Landscape" for the orientation and it rotated it 90 degrees and printed it to take up the whole page.
Hi Bob Thanks for the reply..Unfortunately I don't have the option to "rotate" in the Print dialog box. however when I click on my printer preferences, it only gave me the option to print portrait or landscape. I have yet to do a test print. Hopefully your tip will work on my printer :-) thanks!


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Share this Story: Parkland Posse launch season with win over St. Albert Crude Lacrosse
Parkland Posse launch season with win over St. Albert Crude Lacrosse
Rudy Howell
Jul 09, 2021 • July 9, 2021 • 3 minute read • Join the conversation
The Parkland Posse's Junior B Tier 2 team started off their regular season with a 16–6 victory over St. Albert Crude Lacrosse at Glenn Hall Centennial Arena in Stony Plain on Saturday, Jun. 26, 2021.
The Parkland Posse is back in the box.
On Saturday, Jun. 26, the club's Junior B Tier 2 team defeated St. Albert Crude Lacrosse 16 – 6 in their first game back in over a year. The team had roughly two weeks of practice time under its belt before going head to head with their opponent at Glenn Hall Centennial Arena in Stony Plain.
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"We were able to take 21 guys on the bench and give them their first taste of junior. Many of them performed very well and we spread out the scoring amongst nine different goal-scorers. Overall, it was really exciting to see the first game after nearly 18 months off," said Parkland Posse President Mike Sim.
This season's roster is made up of 30 athletes including eight who play for both the Posse and various Tier 1 clubs. Sim said offensive players Zachary Wildeboer, Guerin Nollski, defensive players Christian Lanthier, Ethan Sim, and goaltender Gavin Ferguson are five team members showing real promise so far this season. Right out of the gate, the Posse has been displaying a balanced team through its fast and physical defense paired with an offense Sim describes as a "serious threat." The team has also welcomed a new goaltender coach, Tyrone Willushaw, who comes from a background in the Western Lacrosse Association (WLA) — Canada's highest level of competitive lacrosse.
This season, the Posse's goal is to develop its speed in everything from running to passing to line changes. The biggest difference between Tier 1 and 2 competition is the rate of play. With ambitions to move up the ladder by the 2022 season, Sim said the Posse has to prove to the Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League (RMLL) it can compete at a Tier 1 level. He plans to do this by participating in a handful of exhibition games against Edmonton area Tier 1 teams.
"We're very confident the group we have together right now could compete at (the Tier 1) level. We're big but we can also play a real physical style of defense that will keep teams on the outside and limit their chances to score. With four goalies interested in playing for us, we're going to be rotating them through and seeing who we can count on the most but also giving everyone an opportunity to play so we're building our program for the future," said Sim.
As the third-largest club in the Greater Edmonton Lacrosse Council (GELC), the Posse wants to continue its culture of developing high-level athletes who go on to compete at the Junior A and NCAA levels. Sim said over the last couple of years, the club has graduated a handful of athletes who he believes have a good shot of one day playing professionally at the senior level.
Additionally, he said the true value of the sport has been highlighted by the pandemic. The ability for the Posse to continue its forward momentum in Parkland County has an irreplaceably positive impact on the mental health of the area's athletic youth.
"We want to recover from (COVID-19) as best we can and continue to grow the game and provide and great opportunity and experience for the young players in Parkland County," said Sim.
This season, the club will compete in a total of 14 free-of-charge games, seven of which will take place at Glenn Hall Centennial Arena. The final home game will be played at Dale Fisher Arena in Devon, Alta. on Aug. 14, 2021.
"There's a lot at work in the background to make sure lacrosse returns to the level we were at prior to the pandemic. We're really looking forward to putting on a good show for people as they look for things to do and we welcome attendance at Glenn Hall. We'd love to see the public come out and join us and learn to love a new game," said Sim.
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What is the maximum file size limit that I can import from a Microsoft Project Plan file in MB? I believe the current restriction is 40 Mbs but I wanted to ask if I am correct are there plans to increase this limit?
It is around that, but you can import larger files by zipping them first before uploading the file into Clarizen. Please note that even if it is less than 40 MBs, the project may still time out if the plan is extremely large (tens of thousands of lines) or you have many workflow rules running simultaneously.


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Every wreath is unique depending on what ingredients are available. These photos are examples of some favorites from the past.


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Swedish Church of St. Catherine 27.09.2017
Swedish Church of St. Catherine, was formed after the division of the Finnish and Swedish religious communities. It was built in 1767 on the site where it has provided the government. Mostly, accommodates only 300 people, it was built in the style of psevdoromanskom; later, when the number of parishioners increased, coming also need to be expanded, and in 1863 on the donations of all comers capacity was increased to 1,200 people, but the architecture because it is not affected. The church...
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Church of the Three Hierarchs 26.09.2017
This small building is almost imperceptible for one of the oldest cathedrals in our city Andrew. However, built in 1760, it is almost the same age as the aforementioned church. Built in the Petrine Baroque style, it is dedicated to Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian and John Chrysostom. The church was a temporary abode of all believers at the time of the construction of St. Andrew's Church, here were transferred to the iconostasis, altar and other church items from the personal...
Church of Holy Virgin 26.09.2017
Church of Holy Virgin, one of nemngoih Old Believer communities, which remained in our city. The law on religious tolerance was built a complex consisting of residential homes, nursing homes, chapels and churches. Surrounded by high walls, it is more like a fortress than a parish; within the same rigor and austerity-no ukraeshnii on the walls, simple wooden floors. Due to the fact that the temple was built relatively recently (in 1908) and technical progress is quite developed in the walls it...
St. Anne's Church – Annenkirche 02.09.2017
In 1775-1779 St-Anne's Lutheran Church was built in Saint-Petersburg according to the plans prepared by the architect Yuri Felten. In fact, Kirochnaya street was name after this kirche. The Church was operating till 1936. Then, a cinema was opened in its place. Religious service restarted there in 1992 but a big fire almost destroyed the building 10 years later. So, Annekirche was only partially restored by the end of the 2000s. At present, interesting exhibits and musicales often take...
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Church of the Holy Trinity monastery courtyard Cheremenetskogo 14.11.2014
Киновия Александро-Невской лавры. Храм Святой Живоначальной Троицы. Подворье Иоанно-Богословского Череменецкого монастыря.В проект в разное время внесли вклад несколько выдающихся архитекторов:1820 г. — основание Лавровской киновии, 1840-1841 гг. — арх. А. З. Комаров —...
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Церковь иконы Божией Матери «Милующая» («Достойно есть») , была заложена 1889 году по заказу Морского ведомства в честь восшествия на престол императора Александра III. Автор проекта — архитектор В.А. Косяков и инженер Д.К. Пруссак.Храм был воздвигнут в честь Милующей...
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Q: How can I align the vertical arrows? I am trying to make the following diagram compact and aligned for aesthetic reasons.
\documentclass[11pt]{article}
\usepackage{tikz}
\usepackage{amsmath}
\usepackage{amssymb}
\usepackage{tikz-cd}

\begin{document}
    \[
    \begin{tikzcd}[every arrow/.append style={shift left}]
        &\mathcal{F} U_i \arrow[rr,shift right=.25ex, "\mathcal{F}(U_i\cap U_j\subset U_i)"]&& \mathcal{F}(U_i\cap U_j)\\
        \mathcal{F} U \arrow[ur,shift right=.25ex] \arrow[dr,shift right=.25ex]\arrow[r, shift right=.25ex, dashrightarrow, "e"] &\displaystyle\prod_i\mathcal{F} U_i \arrow[rr,shift left=.125ex,"p"] \arrow[u]
        \arrow[rr,shift right=.675ex,swap,"q"]\arrow[d] &&\displaystyle\prod_{i,j} \mathcal{F}(U_i\cap U_j) \arrow[d]\arrow[u]\\
        &\mathcal{F} U_j \arrow[rr,shift right=.25ex, "\mathcal{F}(U_i\cap U_j\subset U_j)"]&& \mathcal{F}(U_i\cap U_j)
    \end{tikzcd}
    \]

\end{document}

As you can see the vertical arrows are not aligned. Would it be possible to align them? Also I would like the reduce the verticle length of the diagram and make it a bit compact, how can I do this?
Thank you in advance for the help!

A: I did not understand all the different shifting of arrows, so I removed it and made row sep smaller:
\documentclass[tikz, border=1cm]{standalone}
\usepackage{amsmath}
\usepackage{amssymb}
\usepackage{tikz-cd}
\begin{document}
\begin{tikzcd}[row sep=0.4cm]
&\mathcal{F} U_i \arrow[rr, "\mathcal{F}(U_i\cap U_j\subset U_i)"]&& \mathcal{F}(U_i\cap U_j)\\
\mathcal{F} U \arrow[ur] \arrow[dr]\arrow[r, dashrightarrow, "e"] &\displaystyle\prod_i\mathcal{F} U_i \arrow[rr,"p"] \arrow[u]
\arrow[rr,shift right=.675ex,swap,"q"]\arrow[d] &&\displaystyle\prod_{i,j} \mathcal{F}(U_i\cap U_j) \arrow[d]\arrow[u]\\
&\mathcal{F} U_j \arrow[rr, "\mathcal{F}(U_i\cap U_j\subset U_j)"]&& \mathcal{F}(U_i\cap U_j)
\end{tikzcd}
\end{document}

A: Following the guide http://www.map.mpim-bonn.mpg.de/images/4/41/Xyguide.pdf of xy package it is possible to realize the same pictures and the same tips with this package like tikz-cd. Obviously it's a very particular package and sometimes it's also difficult to understand especially for me that I don't get along very well with English.
\documentclass[a4paper,12pt]{article}
\usepackage[all,cmtip]{xy}
\begin{document}
\xymatrix@R=2pc@C=4pc{
 & \mathcal{F} U_i  \ar[r]^{\mkern-30mu\mathcal{F}(U_i\cap U_j\subset U_i)}& \mathcal{F}(U_i\cap U_j)\\
\mathcal{F}U\ar[ru] \ar[dr] \ar@{-->}[r]^e & \displaystyle\prod_i\mathcal{F} U_i \ar[u]\ar[d] \ar@<-.5ex>[r]_{q}
\ar@<.5ex>[r]^{p} &\ar[d]\ar[u] \displaystyle\prod_i\mathcal{F} U_i \\
 & \mathcal{F} U_j \ar[r]^{\mkern-30mu\mathcal{F}(U_i\cap U_j\subset U_j)}& \mathcal{F}(U_i\cap U_j)
}
\end{document}


You now have all the elements required to create your own formula for healthy eating You're almost there to enjoy the rewards of your journey!
If you've been following the programme for the last 8 weeks, this article serves as a good reminder of how far you've come and what you've acquired or learnt so far.
Below is a summary of the 10-Week Get Fit Nutrition Programme.
Water is essential to incorporate regularly and adequately and should be prioritised over food.
Often, when we feel hungry, it could be a sign that we are simply thirsty. Our body's signalling pathways might be sending us the wrong message, leading us to reach for a quick fix through unnecessary snacking or binge-eating.
Many nutrients require adequate hydration for transportation. Dehydration may result in many nutrients not being used effectively.
Dehydration can also lead to inflammation (especially detrimental if you suffer from any autoimmune conditions).
Healthy digestion relies on adequate water. Without it you can feel heavy, constipated and uncomfortable.
Other potential signs of dehydration include: lack of energy, feeling moody, headaches, muscle cramps, restless leg, dizziness/lightheaded, hunger and digestive discomfort.
A healthy adult should drink between 1.5 -3 litres of water per day.
Those who live in warmer climates require more water intake. However, high-sugar or caffeinated drinks are counterproductive to your water intake and are not included in the daily recommended quota as mentioned above.
Top Tip: Before reaching for a snack, have a glass of water to ensure you are hydrated and to prevent overeating.
For full details on H20 and the benefits, click here to take you to week 1 on water (H20).
If you thought protein is reserved for bulking up, it's time to reevaluate..Protein is necessary for nearly every body function from weight loss to boosting your immune system, healthy hair skin and nails as well as your muscles. Additionally, protein helps you to feel full for longer so it is less likely that you binge on low-nutrient/high-fat forming foods.
1 portion of protein is the size of the palm of your hand or a closed fist. You should eat this amount at every main meal (3 times a day).
Whenever you eat, (snack or a meal), ensure you have protein with it as it is key in helping to balance your blood sugar levels and slow down the yo-yo effect.
For details advising which proteins are the best, please visit week 3 by clicking here for the full article.
Many scientific studies are now attaching the obesity epidemic not to fat but to sugars (5). In fact, fructose which is 50% of table sugar converts in your liver to the deadly 'triglyceride' fat. Table sugar is comprised of: 50% glucose and 50% fructose.
Whilst glucose serves every cell in the body and is the fuel we need (in moderation) for survival, fructose does not have the same requirement.
Fructose consumption has now been linked to Metabolic Syndrome. This is a huge contributing factor to diabetes, Cardiovascular disease, cancers and Alzheimer's (6).
The question to yourself should be – 'is the regular soft drink, chewy chocolate bar or bag of cookies worth it'?
For more inside scope in helping you to identify the hidden sugars and tasty alternatives, click here for the full sugar insight in week 4.
This is a fun week as it inspires balance. A little of bit of 'bad' with the highly nutritious foods means that you can have the best of both worlds. Achieving balance is called the 80/20 rule.
Sugar, alcohol, caffeine, cakes and crisps are harmful in excess. If 80% of what you consume is high in vegetables, healthy fats and lean proteins, then you can enjoy a bit of the bad in moderation.
Weekly or occasional treats can be enjoyable instead of guilt-ridden if consumed with moderation.
An essential point to remember is the 10-Week Get Fit Nutrition Programme is not a diet. It is a tool to help you make long-term healthy and sustainable changes. It's about informed decisions, conscious eating and getting the balance of health and indulgence in check.
For more tips on how to achieve this, please click here to take you through to week 5 'Establishing my 80/20'.
One of the main challenges in adopting healthy changes is time. Many people wish to be 'healthy', but expect a health kick to take no time or effort. Sadly, this is the first hurdle.
One of the biggest tips for success is to allocate and allow yourself time to plan, shop and prepare.
Allow/allocate a specific time to prepare your weekly health plan.
Plan most of your meals in advance.
Shop for the foods you have decided to eat.
Buy some non-perishable back-up foods in case you run out.
Freeze healthy options such as proteins or green smoothie content in portion sizes.
Most of all, in your busy schedule, take time into perspective. Without it, success at being healthy is nearly impossible.
Start planning by reading the full article from week 6 by clicking here.
Fats are essential for most body functions from your hormones to your energy levels, lowering inflammation, right through to your appetite and weight loss (8). Yes, the truth is that fat helps us feel full faster. Certain fats even help your body to break down stored fat and burn it.
Essentially, the avoidance of fat is arguably contributing to an overweight society (9).
There are different categories of fat; some vital to health, others beneficial in moderation and correctly combined, whilst others are simply toxic. Knowing which foods belong to what category is essential to your healthy future.
Essential fats – essential because your body can't make them without the food you get them from. These are largely Omega 3 and omega 6.
Saturated fats – These are not all bad in moderation especially when eaten with a Mediterranean diet and if you avoid combining refined and high-sugar foods.
Trans fats (hydrogenated fats) – These are manmade fats that contribute to cancers, chronic disease and toxicity. So deadly that from 2018 the USA have banned the manufacturing of any foods containing trans fats (hydrogenated fats) (10,11).
Learn more about fats by clicking here.
Many of us tend to overindulge in a few foods for a time and then move onto the next, and the cycle repeats. Whether the food fixes you have are healthy or unhealthy, overindulgence in one specific food is not good.
A food is only beneficial to you if your body responds to it positively. Many people experience a slow health decline and this often begins with your digestion.
Overconsumption of a food can disrupt the health of your digestive tract. If you rotate your food, you can avoid your immune system going into overdrive. When it goes into 'overdrive', it mounts an immune response and this is generally when you will have onset of symptoms and problems with digestion.
Rotation of foods from 24 hours – 4 days (depending on your circumstances) helps maximise your health and creates a varied and balanced approach to eating.
For more detail on how to rotate as well as a template to help keep you on track, click here for week 8 on the importance of Rotation.
Next week in week 10, we will give you tools for venturing into the world of health alone. Once your programme is finished, it is essential you still know how to maintain your positive changes and to ensure you can drive your own motivation. We look forward to supporting you with: Tools, Tricks and Tips.
Giving you enough ammunition to propel you successfully forward.


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#digital identity#IDoT#IoT#blockchain
Special Report: Digital Identity and the IDoT
Digital identity, driven by blockchain and automated at scale, may be the key to securing the Internet of Things
Harry Menear
|Sep 1| 22 min read
As the Internet of Things (IoT) becomes an increasingly integral part of our lives, we're taking a look at some of the security risks posed by its adoption, and exploring the ways that Digital Identity and the Identity of Things (IDoT) can keep individuals and enterprises secure.
A New Age
The IoT will shape our personal and professional lives for the next decade and beyond. Our world is becoming increasingly connected, as smart sensors are integrated throughout every aspect of the manufacturing, retail, healthcare and retail industries. Our homes are getting smarter, with IoT connectivity evolving from curiosities and prototypes towards expected features of everything from our TVs to our refrigerators. Beyond the walls of our homes, intelligent lighting systems, traffic monitoring artificial intelligences (AI) and connected utility meters are making cities smarter and more digitally capable than ever before. Across enterprises and personal environments, the mobile device is increasingly becoming the universal remote that allows us to interact with our increasingly intelligent surroundings.
The global IoT market has grown dramatically in recent years, from $110bn in 2017 to $248bn last year. By 2025, IoT is expected to generate more than $1.5trn annually. Its applications are predicted to transform the ways in which we live and do business. More and more, the need for companies to incorporate IoT into their digital transformations is becoming an apparent necessity.
"When we talk about the IoT, it's not just putting RFID tags on some dumb thing so we smart people know where that dumb thing is," says MIT professor, the first ever TED Talk speaker and author of the book Being Digital, Nicholas Negroponte. "It's about embedding intelligence so things become smarter and do more than they were proposed to do." A future enabled by IoT transformations throughout our factories, homes and cities has the potential to be truly remarkable.
The Price of Progress
However, these advancements come at a price. "As our world becomes more connected, it also becomes more complex," stated a recent report by leading Swedish telecom Ericsson. As the number of IoT devices currently in operation skyrockets, so does the risk to the people and enterprises that use them. Figures vary, depending on who you ask but, according to Statista, there are an estimated 31bn IoT devices in the world right now - meaning there are just over four smart devices for every person on the planet. Every single one of those devices is a potential entrypoint for hackers.
Back in December of last year, a smart camera belonging to the LeMay family in Tennessee turned itself on and began speaking to the LeMays' eight-year old daughter. "I'm your best friend … I'm Santa Claus. You can do whatever you want right now. You can mess up your room. You can break your TV. You can do whatever you want," said the voice, suspected not to have actually been jolly old Saint Nick after all. The local news outlet that broke the story revealed that a stranger remotely accessed the camera - which is somewhat ironically designed to help protect smart homes against intruders - and "found a way to manipulate it, turning the security device into a room of horror." Around the same time, another Ring device was breached, allowing a stranger to demand that a Calabasas, California, woman called Tammy, "show me some [unprintable]." While Ring, which is owned by Amazon, has stated the breach did not occur on their end - and that the breaches were due to the LeMays and Tammy neglecting to set up two-factor authentication on their devices, the events clearly show the alarming potential that smart devices have to compromise individuals' privacy and security - and these risks are in no way confined to individuals in a smart home.
According to Professor Ahmed Banafa, a leading expert on all things IoT, the widespread implementation of IoT presents serious difficulties for cybersecurity professionals everywhere.
"The concept of IoT introduces a wide range of new security risks and challenges to IoT devices, platforms and operating systems, communications, and even the systems to which they're connected," he noted in an interview last year. "New security technologies will be required to protect IoT devices and platforms from both information attacks and physical tampering, to encrypt their communications, and to address new challenges such as impersonating 'things' or denial-of-sleep attacks that drain batteries, to denial-of-service attack (DoS). But IoT security will be complicated by the fact that many 'things' use simple processors and operating systems that may not support sophisticated security approaches."
IoT devices have already been proven to represent a critical vulnerability in many enterprise and personal networks. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is only exacerbating the issue, as an unprecedented number of people around the world switch to personal devices to access enterprise systems as part of remote working initiatives. More and more people are connecting personal IoT devices like fitness monitors, smart watches and speakers, and more to their enterprise networks, which then renders those networks vulnerable to attack. In the last year alone, 46% of organisations surveyed by cybersecurity firm Infoblox found devices connected to their network that the IT department was not aware of. These "shadow IoT devices" are easily one of the biggest risks to an effective cybersecurity strategy.
However, a developing trend in the cybersecurity space could be the key to counteracting these risks.
The Digital Identity Solution
In essence, digital identity refers to the information about an entity used by IT systems to represent an external "agent", be that a person, organisation, application or device. According to Utah-based cybersecurity firm DigiCert, "In the IoT world, identity management must be able to identify devices, sensors, monitors, and manage their access to sensitive and non-sensitive data." This practice of giving sensors and other connected devices their own digital identity is known as the Identity of Things (IDoT). This trend is still in its relative infancy, and there are three major hurdles that will need to be overcome in order for the IoT of the future to be as secure as cloud servers and physical buildings are today: how to ensure that digital identities are secure, and how to apply them to the enterprise at scale.
Trustworthy Certificates
Successfully creating functional solutions that create and manage the digital identities of IoT devices is an ongoing challenge for IT firms. By creating forgery-proof certificates for all entities in a network (including people as well as IoT sensors), companies can significantly improve their security measures, according to a report by NexusGroup.
Blockchain is one of the most promising technological developments to support these certificates, as it provides easily-traced and near-impenetrable levels of encryption. A report by cybersecurity firm Consensys posits that blockchain-powered identity management systems could overcome issues of inaccessibility, data insecurity and outside forces gaining network access using fraudulent identities. "The user's digital identity landscape experience is exceptionally fragmented. Users juggle various identities associated with their usernames across different websites. There is no standardised way to use the data generated by one platform on another platform," adds the report. "Due to the increasing sophistication of smartphones, advances in cryptography and the advent of blockchain technology, we have the tools to build new identity management systems; digital identity frameworks based upon the concept of decentralised identifiers."
The effectiveness of secure certificates also lies in the fact that they only remain valid for a limited time period, after which they must be reviewed and recertified. The authorisations linked to the identities can be withdrawn if a certificate is not renewed or is compromised.
Scalable security
Large organisations may have tens of thousands of IoT devices from hundreds of manufacturers spread throughout their business. Frequently, IoT devices are created with only their primary function in mind, and according to Robert Muehlbauer, Senior Manager, Business Development Partner Ecosystems, at Axis Communications, "many products available today fail to incorporate even the most basic security measures."
The process of creating unified security standards across huge, disparate device networks starts at installation - although it can still continue as IoT networks are continually patched, upgraded and altered going forward. The Certificate Enrollment for Billions of Things (otherwise known as CEBOT), a Swedish non-profit research organisation, claims to have at least solved the onboarding process. "When it comes to the internet, the state of the art for enabling trusted identities is using public key infrastructure, PKI. But a real challenge with PKI is the enrollment process," said Shahid Raza, a Senior Researcher at CEBOT, in an interview with NexusGroup. This process involves an individual operating an IoT device requesting access from the certificate issuing authority. However, there's a problem with this. "Many of the things that now are getting connected have no user interfaces," adds Raza. "[Also,] when billions of connected things are to be enrolled, it has to be an automated process. There are already protocols for enrollment, but they are too heavy for really resource-constrained things. And the current enrollment protocols are also not fully automated."
To solve this issue, CEBOT has developed what it describes as a super lightweight protocol for getting IoT devices to automatically request certification from the local authority using a secure code built into it by the manufacturer. "If you for example buy a lamp, the manufacturer has already placed a certificate in the lamp. And when you plug the lamp in for the first time, it automatically talks to the certificate authority via the new protocol and asks to get the certificate signed," says Raza.
By automating the onboarding process, large companies and organisations can ensure that their IDoT protocols are unified and secure out of the gate.


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Halloween Horror Nights: Why true horror fans…
Halloween Horror Nights: Why true horror fans should splurge on the R.I.P. Tour
Fans can pose with an adorable Demogorgon from "Stranger Things" while on the R.I.P. Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights which runs select evenings through Saturday, Nov. 3. (Photo courtesy of Universal Studios Hollywood)
By Kelli Skye Fadroski | kfadroski@scng.com | Orange County Register
PUBLISHED: October 2, 2018 at 1:55 p.m. | UPDATED: October 5, 2018 at 2:39 p.m.
Going to Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights is scary fun, but it can be a bit of an exhausting blur. Between the theme park crowds, which obviously surge on weekend nights, making the the trek on foot to the back lot, standing in line and having the adrenaline spike as you scream your head off in all of the mazes, it can be quite the physical challenge.
This year's event, which kicked off on Sept. 14 and runs on select evenings through Saturday, Nov. 3, features mazes based on the popular Netflix series, "Stranger Things," the cult-classic "Trick 'r 'Treat," the 1982 supernatural thriller, "Poltergeist," horror icon Michael Myers is back in "Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers," "The Purge" franchise is back this year with "The First Purge," The Horrors of Blumhouse: Chapter 2 features scenes from the "Unfriended" and "Truth or Dare" films and there's an attraction dedicated to classics in the Universal Monsters maze featuring music by Guns N' Roses guitarist, Slash.
While Universal offers several ticket options, Universal Express Passes and Frequent Fear Passes it also has a luxurious R.I.P. Tour option. The park has taken its daytime V.I.P. Tour and turned it into the ultimate splurge for serious horror fans. It's a guided tour with groups of up to 14 that lasts anywhere from 5 to 5 1/2 hours, with check-in hours from 5-8 p.m., and it costs between $299-$409 per person depending on the evening of the reservation.
The R.I.P. Tour includes premium reserved seating for one of the Jabbawokeez live shows at Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights, which runs select evenings through Saturday, Nov. 3. (Photo by Kelli Skye Fadroski, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Fans can pose on bikes in front of a backdrop straight out of the Netflix series "Stranger Things" while on the R.I.P. Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights which runs select evenings through Saturday, Nov. 3. (Photo courtesy of Universal Studios Hollywood)
Inspired by Netflix's "Stranger Things," the buffet in the Moulin Rouge includes Eleven's Waffle Extravaganza. The buffet is only available to those on the R.I.P. Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights, which runs select evenings through Saturday, Nov. 3. (Photo by Kelli Skye Fadroski, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The R.I.P. Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights includes a grand buffet inside the Moulin Rouge. This dining area is only open to those on the R.I.P. Tour during Halloween Horror Nights, which runs select evenings through Saturday, Nov. 3. (Photo by Kelli Skye Fadroski, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The set of the Byers' living room from the hit Netflix series "Stranger Things" is available for photo ops on the R.I.P. Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights which runs select evenings through Saturday, Nov. 3. (Photo by courtesy of Universal Studios HOllywood)
The R.I.P. Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights includes a grand buffet at the Moulin Rouge that features a turkey carving station, roasted veggies, burgers, chicken tenders, fries and these smothered tater tots that are topped with Flaming Hot Cheetos. (Photo by Kelli Skye Fadroski, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The horror starts in the bathroom of the V.I.P. Lounge for those taking the R.I.P. Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights, which runs select evenings through Saturday, Nov. 3. (Photo by Kelli Skye Fadroski, Orange County Register/SCNG)
There's a shrine dedicated to "Stranger Things" character Barb Holland, who met her demise on the show, in an exclusive "Stranger Things" photo op room available to those on the R.I.P. Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights, which runs select evenings through Saturday, Nov. 3. (Photo courtesy of Universal Studios Hollywood)
These delish Halloween-themed chocolates with caramel insides were in the dessert section of the gourmet spread inside the Moulin Rouge. This dining area is only open to Halloween Horror Nights guests on the R.I.P. Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood.(Photo by Kelli Skye Fadroski, Orange County Register/SCNG)
WHAT YOU GET TO DO
With an R.I.P. Tour ticket you basically get treated like a king or a queen for the evening and it's a nice way to Trick-or-Treat-yo-self. When you arrive, you get valet parking in the Frankenstein parking structure and your very own swanky V.I.P. entrance at the front gate where you're ushered up into a lounge filled with movie posters, props and awards from Universal Pictures films. Each group is assigned a tour guide and from there, you just kick back and enjoy complimentary water and snacks until the tour departure.
These guides are pros and can navigate groups quickly through even a dark and crowded walkway and they take out the guesswork as to what to do first. They set up a strategic plan of attack for the evening and guests are encouraged to ask questions about the theme park, the rides and attractions along the way.
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The tour includes dinner at the Moulin Rogue, an exclusive V.I.P. restaurant located on the upper lot. Guests can load up plates at a the buffet, which features a meat carving station, salads, roasted vegetables, beef sliders, chicken strips, fries, tater tot casserole and adorable horror-themed desserts. Soda, bottled water and other non-alcoholic beverages are included and those 21 and older can enjoy two complimentary alcoholic beverages in the V.I.P. areas. Halloween Horror Nights is recommended for those 13 and older.
There's a lounge with exclusive "Stranger Things" experiences including a themed photo op room with props just outside the Moulin Rouge that's only for the R.I.P. Tour and a scareactor make-up demonstration in the secondary R.I.P. Tour lounge on the lower lot. The second lounge also has sweet treats and other snacks as well as a full bar and private restrooms.
Each person is given a Universal Express Unlimited pass that includes unlimited front-of-line access to mazes and available rides even after the tour is over. Guests can choose to branch off and explore the park on their own at anytime or stick with their guide and revisit some attractions after the tour. The tour guides arrange a time and premium viewing seating at The Jabbawockeez Halloween Horror Nights-themed dance performance and a private V.I.P. trolley escorts R.I.P. Tour guests down to the Backlot mazes as well as to the Terror Tram.
WHAT ACTUALLY MAKES IT WORTH THE MONEY
With valet parking and dinner included in the R.I.P. Tour ticket price, the other amazing amenity is the private trolley. During Halloween Horror Nights, the Terror Tram skips the regular back lot tour, but the R.I.P. Tour takes groups through some of the studio's most famous movie sets — in the dark. It also cuts out a ton of walking, which is worth the ticket price alone and reserves energy to do and see more.
Guests will get to walk thru all of the mazes and have front-of-line privileges. The tour guides ensure that each group doesn't get corralled in with other theme park guests and taking your time and really experiencing the sets and detail within each attraction is encouraged. Having a little bit of wiggle room between your group and the others, there's a better chance of getting the good scares and the time to notice things that otherwise might have been missed.
Another nice perk is that the tour guides makes sure there are ample water, snack and potty breaks. It sounds like an elementary school field trip, but with a long night ahead you can appreciate the quick breaks and the feeling of not being rushed.
Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights
When: 5-8 p.m. check-in on select nights through Saturday, Nov. 3
Where: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City
Tickets: The R.I.P. Tour $299-$409 per person and reservations can be made at HalloweenHorrorNights.com.
Kelli Skye Fadroski | Entertainment Reporter
Kelli Skye Fadroski lives for entertainment. She came to The Orange County Register in 2006 after freelancing for numerous regional, national and international music magazines and has covered all things music, stand-up comedy, horror and more. She graduated from Cal State Fullerton in 2006 with a B.A. in Communications Journalism and minored in Political Science. When she's not out reviewing a concert or interviewing some random famous person, she's catching up on episodes of "The Walking Dead," out somewhere sampling craft beer, enjoying Taco Tuesday or semi-reluctantly watching "The Bachelor" or "The Bachelorette" with her girlfriends. She's also a diehard Detroit Lions fan and she's freakishly good at carnival games.
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The Raptors selected Utah point guard Delon Wright with the No. 20 pick in Thursday's NBA draft.
The Raptors selected Utah guard Delon Wright with the No. 20 pick in Thursday's NBA draft at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Wright, a 6'6" point guard, is the younger brother of veteran forward Dorell Wright.
Wright, 23, was a first-team All-Pac-12 selection in each of his two seasons at Utah and was a second-team All-America choice as a senior. He joined the Utes after two seasons at a junior college.
He averaged 14.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game as a senior, leading his team to the NCAA tournament's Sweet 16. Wright also led the Pac-12 with 2.56 steals per game and averaged a league-high 38.6 minutes. He was sixth in the conference with 1.3 blocks per game.
Mannix's analysis: Not sure I understand this pick. The Raptors are set at point guard with Kyle Lowry, who signed a four-year, $48 million contract last summer. They have a need at power forward and several—a group that includes Bobby Portis, Kevon Looney and Montrezl Harrell—were available. Instead they take Wright, a long, defensive-minded playmaker. This is a bit of a reach for a player who plays a position the Raptors seem pretty set at. Does this mean Toronto will shop Lowry? Strange selection.
Strengths: A do-it-all point guard with outstanding size for the position. Wright gets by with craft rather than overpowering athleticism. He's a smart, decisive player who can score, distribute and rebound well for his position. An efficient scorer despite not being a great shooter overall, Wright has a knack for getting to his spots and finding creases. The senior can also defend and has a knack for creating steals and tips due to his length and excellent anticipation into passing lanes.
Weaknesses: Occasionally, he has trouble finishing around the rim, and he doesn't have the elite athleticism you look for in a starting NBA point guard. Outside shooting will be a question, despite a decent three-point percentage as a senior (35.6%).


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When Season 2 of The Flash came to a close a few weeks ago, Earth-2's Harrison Wells (Tom Cavanagh) and his daughter Jesse (Violett Beane) returned home, seemingly never to be seen again. Or so we thought. Now it looks like Jesse Quick will be reuniting with Team Flash -- but as which incarnation of Jesse?
While we know that Tom Cavanagh will return as a series regular for Season 3, the question of which version of Harrison Wells we'll get is still up in the air. As for Jesse, here's what Beane told TV Line during last week's Saturn Awards. "I know I'll be back, but I don't know if it's with or without powers."
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If you guys will recall, when Barry (Grant Gustin) lost his powers to Zoom (Teddy Sears), Team Flash attempted to re-create the Particle Accelerator accident that turned him into a speedster at S.T.A.R. Labs, where Jesse and Wally West also got affected. As we all know, in the comic books, both she and Wally become speedsters -- as Jesse Quick and Kid Flash respectively -- but so far, none of them have manifested super speed yet.
"When Jesse got hit, I was like 'It's happening! It's happening! There was the spark when she got out of the coma, but… it didn't happen, and I was like, 'No!' I'm very excited [to play a speedster], and would love for it to happen early next season. With the whole Flashpoint, anything can happen, right? It's literally open to any different kind of false reality. She could be Earth-One Jesse, she could be a speedster…. Who knows!"
Are you looking forward to seeing Violett Beane return as Jesse? Do you think she'll be back as a speedster? Season 3 of The Flash will premiere on Oct. 4 on The CW.
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Who is Jay Z's nephew? |
Jay Z has a nephew, Shawn Carter. He is the founder of Roc Nation and CEO of Entertainment One.
Jay Z's nephew, Shawn Carter Jr., passed away at the age of 19. He was found in his car on May 20th with a gunshot wound to the head. The rapper is survived by his father and sister, who is also Jay Z's daughter.
Meet Jay Z's nephew, Nahziah Carter, a rising 4-star basketball recruit. Nahziah Carter has followed the template for the most of his high school basketball career.
What's more, who is Jay Z's nephew?
On Saturday, Jay Z's nephew, Nahziah Carter, committed to play basketball for the Washington Huskies.
In the same way, who are Jay Z's siblings? Brother of Eric Carter is a musician from the United States. Sister Andrea Carter Michelle Carter's younger sister
What happened to Jay Z's nephew in this regard?
Jay-Z has been left distraught by the death of his nephew in a vehicle accident. Last Tuesday, Colleek D. Luckie perished in a car accident, while a buddy, Roscoe G. According to reports, the automobile in which the two were traveling veered into oncoming traffic, colliding head-on with a tractor.
What is the relationship between Naz Carter and Jay Z?
Meet Jay Z's nephew, Nahziah Carter, a rising 4-star basketball recruit. Nahziah Carter has followed the template for the most of his high school basketball career. Carter's father, Eli, is Jay Z's older brother.
Is there a brother for Jay Z?
Eric Carter is a musician from the United States.
What happened to Jay Z's younger brother, Jay Z?
Before dying in 2003, Reeves would meet and reconcile with Jay-Z. Jay-Z alleges in his songs that he shot his elder brother in the shoulder for stealing his valuables when he was 12 years old. Carter attended Eli Whitney High School is a public high school in Houston, Texas. in Brooklyn alongside future rapper AZ until it was closed down.
What college did Jay Z attend?
George Westinghouse Career And Technical Education High School is a high school that focuses on career and technical education.
Eli Whitney High School is a public high school in Houston, Texas.
Trenton Central High School is a public high school in Trenton, New Jersey
What are Jay Z's parents' names?
Gloria Carter is a well-known actress.
Adnis Reeves is a British actor. is a British actor.
In "Lost One," who is Jay Z referring to?
In Decoded, Jay stated that this lyric is about Beyonce. The final stanza is dedicated to his nephew, Colleek D. Luckie, who died in a vehicle accident while driving the Chrysler 300 that Jay-Z had purchased for him as a graduation gift.
Beyonce's net worth is unknown.
According to Forbes, Beyoncé's net worth is believed to be $400 million, making her one of the world's wealthiest celebrities.
Is Jay Z the owner of his masters?
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According to the Billboard 200, Jay-Z has 14 No. 1 albums and 21 Grammy Awards. He has a profitable fashion brand that he sold in 2007, as well as the entertainment organization Roc Nation and the sports management agency Roc Nation Sports. He is or has been a shareholder in a number of different companies.
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What steps did Jay Z take to become a billionaire?
Before becoming a musician, he notably worked as a drug dealer (can't knock the hustle). To record his 1996 debut, Reasonable Doubt, he formed his own label, Roc-A-Fella Records. It was the first step in a growing collection of deceased presidents, which Forbes believes to be worth $1 billion.
Why is Jay Z referred to as Jigga?
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Lovers Walk is a small cul de sac which is one of the most sought after areas of Wells. It includes a small number of good quality residential properties and a small primary school and is within easy walking distance of the centre of Wells. No. 12 has an excellent location at the end of the lane and the driveway is approached through electrically operated high double solid timber gates. The gates open onto the paved drive which leads to the open side garage and parking area. The house and surrounds are simply unique and must be viewed to be fully appreciated. The location is perfect for many and the high stone walls complement perfectly the contemporary qualities and details of the building.
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The care and feeding of bromeliads
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"Bromeliads and Their Care" was the subject Nov. 15 of the Ormond Beach Regional Library's monthly Casual Gardening Class presented by Jay Thurrott, president of the Bromeliad Society International.
Bromeliads are flowering plants native to the Americas. Various species and hybrids are grown for their leaf colors, leaf patterns and flowers.
"Bromeliads are found in the New World with one exception, a species found on the West Coast of Africa," Thurrott said. "Bromeliads are found from Argentina north to Virginia. Florida has 16 varieties native to the state." All bromeliads bloom, but each plant only blooms once. Thurrott noted that the flowers are usually fairly small, and what people think are the flowers are actually modified, bright colored leaves that support the flowers.
"Because they bloom for a long time they are used in hotel lobbies and airports," Thurrott explained. "Once the bloom finally fades, the plant makes offsets called pups at the base that mature and look identical to the parent." Buying a plant in bloom makes it easy to use as a decorative house plant.
"Enjoy the bloom and once it fades, take it outside and hope it produces offsets," he said. "Once it's in bloom you really can't hurt it." Thurrott described eight of the most common groups of bromeliads, which include Spanish moss and the common pineapple.
"Pineapples are fun to grow," Thurrott said. "You chop the top off a pineapple, let it dry out for five days and lay it on some potting soil. In about a month it will put out some roots. If you let it grow to maturity, it's so much better than one you buy at the store." Some bromeliads grow in soil, others are epiphytic such as Spanish moss, growing on trees. Epiphytic species can be attached to driftwood and similar substrates. Their roots are only for holding on to something and do not take up water and food.
"Some people ask how to attach epiphytic bromeliads and I'll nail the plant to the wood," Thurrott said. "That's all you have to do. It doesn't harm the plant in the least." Thurrott stressed that care of bromeliads depends upon where the species originally grew. Most like filtered or dappled sun, but others tolerate deep shade or full sun. Many will do well with fertilizer, such as pineapples, which are heavy feeders, but he warned that other species when fertilized will lose the color in their leaves for several generations.
"Bromeliads tend to be remarkably free of pests," Thurrott said. "About the only thing that bothers them are scale insects. No parts of bromeliads are poisonous." Thurrott's final bit of advice was to build on your successes.
"Whatever you selected that's doing well in your yard, expand on that," he said. "If you find you can grow Neoregelia, great, but if the Cryptanthus keep falling over dead, don't keep trying those. Grow the ones that do well in your yard." For more information about bromeliads, visit bsi.org and fcbs.org.