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Q: distcp is not executing i am trying to copy data from one hdfs cluster to another using distcp command.following is the command which i submitted
hadoop distcp hdfs://sourcenamenodehostname:50070/var/lib/hadoop-hdfs/distcptest.txt hdfs://destinationnamenodehostname:50070/var/lib/hadoop-hdfs
while submitting this i got error message . please go through the error message and guide me to the correct way.

19/02/27 04:28:19 INFO tools.OptionsParser: parseChunkSize: blocksperchunk false
19/02/27 04:28:20 ERROR tools.DistCp: Invalid arguments:
org.apache.hadoop.ipc.RemoteException(org.apache.hadoop.ipc.StandbyException): Operation category READ is not supported in state standby. Visit https://s.apache.org/sbnn-error
        at org.apache.hadoop.hdfs.server.namenode.ha.StandbyState.checkOperation(StandbyState.java:88)
        at org.apache.hadoop.hdfs.server.namenode.NameNode$NameNodeHAContext.checkOperation(NameNode.java:1835)
        at org.apache.hadoop.hdfs.server.namenode.FSNamesystem.checkOperation(FSNamesystem.java:1515)
        at org.apache.hadoop.hdfs.server.namenode.FSNamesystem.getFileInfo(FSNamesystem.java:4448)
        at org.apache.hadoop.hdfs.server.namenode.NameNodeRpcServer.getFileInfo(NameNodeRpcServer.java:912)
        at org.apache.hadoop.hdfs.server.namenode.AuthorizationProviderProxyClientProtocol.getFileInfo(AuthorizationProviderProxyClientProtocol.java:533)
        at org.apache.hadoop.hdfs.protocolPB.ClientNamenodeProtocolServerSideTranslatorPB.getFileInfo(ClientNamenodeProtocolServerSideTranslatorPB.java:862)
        at org.apache.hadoop.hdfs.protocol.proto.ClientNamenodeProtocolProtos$ClientNamenodeProtocol$2.callBlockingMethod(ClientNamenodeProtocolProtos.java)
        at org.apache.hadoop.ipc.ProtobufRpcEngine$Server$ProtoBufRpcInvoker.call(ProtobufRpcEngine.java:617)
        at org.apache.hadoop.ipc.RPC$Server.call(RPC.java:1073)
        at org.apache.hadoop.ipc.Server$Handler$1.run(Server.java:2281)
        at org.apache.hadoop.ipc.Server$Handler$1.run(Server.java:2277)
        at java.security.AccessController.doPrivileged(Native Method)
        at javax.security.auth.Subject.doAs(Subject.java:422)
        at org.apache.hadoop.security.UserGroupInformation.doAs(UserGroupInformation.java:1924)
        at org.apache.hadoop.ipc.Server$Handler.run(Server.java:2275)
    at org.apache.hadoop.ipc.Client.call(Client.java:1504)
    at org.apache.hadoop.ipc.Client.call(Client.java:1441)
    at org.apache.hadoop.ipc.ProtobufRpcEngine$Invoker.invoke(ProtobufRpcEngine.java:230)
    at com.sun.proxy.$Proxy10.getFileInfo(Unknown Source)
    at org.apache.hadoop.hdfs.protocolPB.ClientNamenodeProtocolTranslatorPB.getFileInfo(ClientNamenodeProtocolTranslatorPB.java:788)
    at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke0(Native Method)
    at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(NativeMethodAccessorImpl.java:62)
    at sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.java:43)
    at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Method.java:498)
    at org.apache.hadoop.io.retry.RetryInvocationHandler.invokeMethod(RetryInvocationHandler.java:258)
    at org.apache.hadoop.io.retry.RetryInvocationHandler.invoke(RetryInvocationHandler.java:104)
    at com.sun.proxy.$Proxy11.getFileInfo(Unknown Source)
    at org.apache.hadoop.hdfs.DFSClient.getFileInfo(DFSClient.java:2168)
    at org.apache.hadoop.hdfs.DistributedFileSystem$20.doCall(DistributedFileSystem.java:1266)
    at org.apache.hadoop.hdfs.DistributedFileSystem$20.doCall(DistributedFileSystem.java:1262)
    at org.apache.hadoop.fs.FileSystemLinkResolver.resolve(FileSystemLinkResolver.java:81)
    at org.apache.hadoop.hdfs.DistributedFileSystem.getFileStatus(DistributedFileSystem.java:1262)
    at org.apache.hadoop.fs.FileSystem.exists(FileSystem.java:1418)
    at org.apache.hadoop.tools.DistCp.setTargetPathExists(DistCp.java:208)
    at org.apache.hadoop.tools.DistCp.run(DistCp.java:133)
    at org.apache.hadoop.util.ToolRunner.run(ToolRunner.java:70)
    at org.apache.hadoop.tools.DistCp.main(DistCp.java:493)

Invalid arguments: Operation category READ is not supported in state standby. Visit https://s.apache.org/sbnn-error
        at org.apache.hadoop.hdfs.server.namenode.ha.StandbyState.checkOperation(StandbyState.java:88)
        at org.apache.hadoop.hdfs.server.namenode.NameNode$NameNodeHAContext.checkOperation(NameNode.java:1835)
        at org.apache.hadoop.hdfs.server.namenode.FSNamesystem.checkOperation(FSNamesystem.java:1515)
        at org.apache.hadoop.hdfs.server.namenode.FSNamesystem.getFileInfo(FSNamesystem.java:4448)
        at org.apache.hadoop.hdfs.server.namenode.NameNodeRpcServer.getFileInfo(NameNodeRpcServer.java:912)
        at org.apache.hadoop.hdfs.server.namenode.AuthorizationProviderProxyClientProtocol.getFileInfo(AuthorizationProviderProxyClientProtocol.java:533)
        at org.apache.hadoop.hdfs.protocolPB.ClientNamenodeProtocolServerSideTranslatorPB.getFileInfo(ClientNamenodeProtocolServerSideTranslatorPB.java:862)
        at org.apache.hadoop.hdfs.protocol.proto.ClientNamenodeProtocolProtos$ClientNamenodeProtocol$2.callBlockingMethod(ClientNamenodeProtocolProtos.java)
        at org.apache.hadoop.ipc.ProtobufRpcEngine$Server$ProtoBufRpcInvoker.call(ProtobufRpcEngine.java:617)
        at org.apache.hadoop.ipc.RPC$Server.call(RPC.java:1073)
        at org.apache.hadoop.ipc.Server$Handler$1.run(Server.java:2281)
        at org.apache.hadoop.ipc.Server$Handler$1.run(Server.java:2277)
        at java.security.AccessController.doPrivileged(Native Method)
        at javax.security.auth.Subject.doAs(Subject.java:422)
        at org.apache.hadoop.security.UserGroupInformation.doAs(UserGroupInformation.java:1924)
        at org.apache.hadoop.ipc.Server$Handler.run(Server.java:2275)

A: It seems to me that one of the namenode (the source) is not healthy and not accepting inbound connections to modify state or new writes. See this -
Invalid arguments: Operation category READ is not supported in state standby.


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Q: Can someone explain to me how OpenSeadragon decides upon tile dimensions within a pyramidal .tiff image? I'm trying to understand how OpenSeadragon decides upon tile dimensions within a pyramidal .tiff image in order to generate the first layer of tiles. I can't see the correlation between the various sizes defined in the info.json that OpenSeadragon requests (which uses the IIIF Image API), and the tile dimensions.
When I click inside the OpenSeadragon viewer, multiple image requests are sent in order to request high resolution tiles, but the dimensions vary dramatically from image to image, and between click locations within the viewer.
Is it possible to force OpenSeadragon to use the sizes defined in info.json? From what I can see, it isn't.
I've tried looking through the IFFF Image API docs, the OpenSeadragon docs, and the OpenSeadragon.js file, but it's rather hard to follow the flow of execution fully within that.
Here is what the relevant part of the info.json looks like:
"width": 6555,
  "height": 6995,
  "sizes": [
    {
      "width": 102,
      "height": 109
    },
    {
      "width": 205,
      "height": 219
    },
    {
      "width": 410,
      "height": 437
    },
    {
      "width": 819,
      "height": 874
    },
    {
      "width": 1639,
      "height": 1749
    },
    {
      "width": 3278,
      "height": 3498
    }
  ],
  "tiles": [
    {
      "width": 6555,
      "height": 1664,
      "scaleFactors": [
        1,
        2,
        4,
        8,
        16,
        32,
        64
      ]
    }
  ],
  "profile": [
    "http://iiif.io/api/image/2/level2.json",
    {
      "formats": [
        "tif",
        "jpg",
        "gif",
        "png"
      ],
      "maxArea": 400000000,
      "qualities": [
        "bitonal",
        "default",
        "gray",
        "color"
      ],
      "supports": [
        "sizeByW",
        "regionByPx",
        "sizeByWhListed",
        "cors",
        "regionSquare",
        "sizeByDistortedWh",
        "sizeAboveFull",
        "canonicalLinkHeader",
        "sizeByConfinedWh",
        "sizeByPct",
        "jsonldMediaType",
        "regionByPct",
        "sizeByH",
        "rotationArbitrary",
        "baseUriRedirect",
        "rotationBy90s",
        "profileLinkHeader",
        "sizeByForcedWh",
        "sizeByWh",
        "mirroring"
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Initial contact is a letter from HMRC warning of a forthcoming phone call.
Your accountant or tax agent will NOT receive a copy of this letter, so you must tell him/her.
HMRC may prefer to talk to you, but they should agree to talk to your agent instead.
If the phone call doesn't allay HMRC's concerns they are likely to make a visit to the business premises, which is often your home.
HMRC need to know your records are REQUISITE to submit a correct and complete tax return. This might mean your small spread sheet and a plastic wallet of receipts in date order is perfectly appropriate.
You don't need to know double entry book keeping or have a software package to keep adequate records.
HMRC can't insist on you running a business bank account, however, businesses often find they get to a point that this makes their life clearer and simpler.
Even after a visit, HMRC shouldn't charge a penalty if you make the changes you agreed to.


Anyone who grew up in a small town knows they have their secrets. You hear whispers of tragedy, scandal, and sin, furtively spoken of in hushed tones, punctuated by clucked tongues and sorrowful sighs. They leave an indelible stain, a blight that, while covered over and long forgotten, never goes away.
"Castle Rock," the new Hulu series based on Stephen King's prolific horror canon, is set in the small town from hell — possibly literally. The fictional town of Castle Rock, Maine, is familiar to King readers. The author has referenced it in many of his stories; "Cujo," "The Dead Zone," and several others even take place there. "Castle Rock" the series weaves those stories together in a shared universe of sorts.
While King fans hunting for Easter eggs will find their baskets brimming, fan service and passing references to King's other works are incidental. The series stands on its own as an original story non-King fans can easily enjoy. Series creators and showrunners Sam Shaw and Dustin Thomason ("Manhattan") have carefully adapted King's expansive oeuvre to create a gripping central mystery that stretches into the dark corners of Castle Rock.
O'Quinn's Warden Lacy, who we come to know via flashback after he commits suicide in the pilot episode, is a seemingly compassionate person whose imprisonment of the Kid is motivated by divine calling — he claims God told him to imprison the Kid in order to end the evil that has plagued Castle Rock.
Henry's return is complicated by his own mysterious past, which involves his disappearance into the wilderness as a child and the death of his adopted father. He also must care for his senile mother Ruth (Sissy Spacek) and her companion Alan (Scott Glenn), a retired sheriff who's keeping Lacy's secrets.
Melanie Lynskey plays Molly, Henry's troubled childhood friend with psychic powers, which she blunts by popping Vicodin. She's often accompanied by Jackie (Jane Levy), another local who knows the town's secrets and doles them out in exposition-heavy sequences.
While performances are solid, there is a bit of derivativeness in characterization. Both O'Quinn and Glenn's characters resemble former roles. O'Quinn's divinely inspired Lacy is not unlike his John Locke from "Lost," who was also driven by a higher, possibly malevolent calling. Glenn, who played a gruff, secretive police officer on "The Leftovers," is doing a similar dance here.
Indeed, you can see shades of both "Lost" and "The Leftovers" in "Castle Rock," with its mysterious location and quasi-religious/supernatural themes. While it does seem interested in going down the rabbit hole in exploring its own mythology à la "Lost," I'm not sure it's poised to be as ambitious or artful as "The Leftovers." That said, the first season boasts a stable of game directors, including Michael Uppendahl ("Legion," "Fargo," "Mad Men"), so it may yet deliver.
After three episodes, a vague sense of menace and dread permeates "Castle Rock," but the real threat at the heart of the Castle Rock mystery remains undefined. That may be a deliberate choice, but the tension can only be sustained for so long before it dissipates. So far, the show seems to be telling us we should be scared but has yet given us any tangible thrills. If it's going stay true to King's knack for telling truly terrifying stories, it needs to deliver.
New episodes of "Castle Rock" are released on Hulu every Wednesday.


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TORONTO (CIS) – Jahmal Jones scored 25 points in his final game as a Ram as tournament host Ryerson reached the first CIS podium in program history at the 2015 ArcelorMittal Dofasco Final 8 Men's Championship on Sunday afternoon with a 82-68 victory over the Victoria Vikes, at the Mattamy Athletic Centre.
A day after scoring two points in the semifinal against Ottawa, Jones rebounded to score the first seven points of the game and 12 in a 26-point fourth quarter for the seventh-seeded Rams.
"It's heartbreaking to see when a young kid who has had such a special career struggle on a big stage last night," said Ryerson coach Roy Rana, whose team entered the tournament as the number seven seed. "I think he bounced back and showed people why he's one of the best players in the country today."
It was also the final career game for Jordon Gauthier and Bjorn Michaelsen who, like Jones, played five years in a Rams uniform.
"They're one of the reasons why everyone came to this program it's cause of what they've done early in their years so it's just like, to put them on a high road to go out with a win, a bronze, I think it will be good when they look back at it," said teammate Adika Peter-McNeilly.
Peter-McNeilly finished the game with 21 points, while Aaron Best and Gauthier added eight each.
Chris McLaughlin, the 6-foot-10 Canada West MVP, led fourth-seeded and conference champion Victoria with 22 points and 14 rebounds. The fifth-year post was dominant down low all game long and was a big reason why the Vikes scored 36 in the paint.
"Their three's fell short, we did a better job of kind of putting the ball out of McLaughlin's hands down the stretch, he's a pretty special player for them," said Rana. "In the end I think that was a difference; our speed,we just had a little bit left in the tank and I think that was enough to get us the win."
Grant Sitton scored 13 points for the Vikes, while Marcus Tibbs and Junior Sesay added six each.
Victoria, which settles for fourth for the second straight year, lost to the Carleton Ravens in the first semifinal on Saturday.
Since the bronze-medal game was reintroduced in 2011, only one conference had swept the podium before this year. It happened in 2013 with Carleton, Lakehead and Ottawa finishing 1-2-3.


It's been a long two years since these children were able to sit a primary school final.
"BENTIU, South Sudan, 22 February 2016 – For children all over the world, exams can bring dread. But for a small group of students seeking shelter in South Sudan's largest displacement camp, it's a time of great excitement.
These students are sitting a national primary school final for the first time since conflict engulfed the country more than two years ago, the Primary 8."
Students from several counties across conflict-ridden Unity State are taking the exam, but the majority – 189, of whom 71 are girls – live in the Bentiu Protection of Civilians site. This sprawling tent and tin city is the largest United Nations-protected displacement camp in the country, sheltering some 120,000 people who have fled their homes over the course of the fighting. ..."
"South Sudan – the youngest country in the world – struggles with some of the lowest education indicators. Over half of primary- and lower-secondary-age children are not accessing an education. The adult literacy rate is about 32 per cent; for women, it is 25 per cent. ..."
"UNICEF has been working with representatives of both sides of the conflict to have the test reintroduced, since mid-2015. Nyaruon is among 3,700 children taking the test in areas in which conflict has made this rite of academic passage impossible. 'After two years of disappointment and obstacles because of the ongoing crisis, finally we managed to get these first children to take the exam,' says UNICEF's education officer in Bentiu Luel Deng Ding. 'I am very satisfied and proud.' "
According to Ding, children under 18 account for more than 50 per cent of those living in the Bentiu site. ..."


It would be nice if the automatic echoing of MIDI input to the internal synth could be disabled without disabling MIDI note entry altogether. Finale has this option under "MIDI Thru". I prefer to use my MIDI keyboard's no-latency built-in piano sound when composing, and I must turn off MIDI input in MuseScore to avoid the doubled notes coming through the SoundFont synth. Sometimes instead, I'll just turn the synthesizer volume to 0, but then I can't hear any of MuseScore's playback. The only time hearing MuseScore play the notes is useful to me is when entering/editing notes or playing back the project.
I also would like that MuseScore has this functionality.
In 2.1, at least, it is possible to switch off "Play notes when editing" under Preferences>Note Input. This achieved the desired result for me.
That's not exactly what was requested. The request says that it is useful to hear the notes played back when editing, but otherwise stop Musescore from playing its own sounds when not editing. The current functionality provides a method to do the opposite: mute the piano sounds when in note input mode only.
I'd very much like there to be a way to disable MIDI thru as well as I'm facing the same problem. As nice as Musescore's MIDI synth sounds, my keyboard sounds better and I'd rather have Musescore only play MIDI when playing back the piece or when selecting and moving around notes.


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NFL: 49ers-Steelers preview
The Examiner breaks down the 49ers-Rams game.
THREE KEYS TO A VICTORY
1. 1 For the first time in nine years, the 49ers are 2-0. But a lot of that had to do with their revamped defense — not to mention a little bit of luck down the stretch. If the Niners want to improve to 3-0 against the 2005 Super Bowl champions, they need a much better performance from quarterback Alex Smith. So far, Smith is 26-for-48 for 252 yards (which is considered under par for just one game). He also has a 69.1 passer rating. So clearly, he'll have to do something remarkable against the league's No. 3 defense.
2. Just when he was starting to break out and become the type of player the Niners knew he could be, outside linebacker Manny Lawson must sit out the rest of the season with a torn ACL. Lawson's ability downfield kept pass-catching tight ends from making plays. Now, the Niners will be turning to either Hannibal Navies or Parys Haralson to try and contain Heath Miller.
3. The matchup falls heavily in favor of the Steelers — particularly when the Niners have the ball. Despite missing some practice time due to the death of his mother, running back Frank Gore must have a great day to simply keep the Niners in the game.
KEY MATCHUPS
PATRICK WILLIS VS. WILLIE PARKER
Willis: Rookie LB goes from sideline-to-sideline and can attack the line of scrimmage.
Parker: Fast running back averages 4.7 yards per carry. Can have his way against Niners' young "D."
VERNON DAVIS VS. TROY POLAMALU
Davis: No question about it — Smith must find a way to get him involved in the offense.
Polamalu: Hard-hitting safetyanchors defense and is everywhere. Could have a hair-raising game.
BRYANT YOUNG VS. BEN ROETHLISBERGER
Young: Once again, he's B.Y. Among team leaders in tackles and leads Niners with four sacks.
Roethlisberger: Big Ben is back. He has a 101.3 passer rating and has thrown for five touchdowns thus far.
COACHES' CORNER
Though Mike Nolan insists he's not being conservative with the offense, he may not be able to afford that approach. The Niners must apply pressure on Roethlisberger and get Gore and Davis involved right away.
After two lopsided wins to start the season, it appears the Steelers have already bought into first-year coach Mike Tomlin's philosophy, which isn't that much different than Bill Cohwer's smash-mouth ways.
THE EXAMINER PREDICTS …
Despite this being a battle between two undefeated teams, one of them has a less-than-attractive offense going up against a top-tier defense — in hostile territory. This will be a great game — for Pittsburgh. STEELERS 20, 49ers 13
49ers at Steelers
Sunday, 10 a.m.
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Radio: KTCT (1050 AM)
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3. I used Lion Brand Pound of Love.
4. Actual measurements 22 inch circumference and 18 inch length.
5. For scale my baby is about 20 inches with a 14 inch head.
Rounds 10-31: Repeat rounds 8 and 9.
I have looked everywhere for a pattern for something like this. I will be making one for a friend who is expecting and one for my daughter who is also expecting. Thank you for a great pattern.
OH! I am so excited to find out you designed this pattern!!! I can't wait to make them for my charity! Such a pretty stitch! Thank You so much!!!
This is great. I think I'll make two as sleeping bags for my daughter's 18 inch dolls... she's always looking for new accessories for them and I've found that many baby patterns are the perfect size for them. Thanks!
This looks like a wonderful pattern to make. I'm sure I will enjoy making it. Now...off to find some yarn in my stash!
Great pattern! My supervisor is expecting and this will make a GREAT gift. Thank you for sharing.
Ditto, Ditto, Ditto, thanks for the pattern..
Thank you for sharing the pattern. Frustrating to see it on search, and many times it is another search. I do appreciate it.
I'm posting a link to this (and your picture, credited) over at crochet every day. I love it! The post will be up tomorrow! Thanks Suz!
HELLO, JUST LOVE THIS SHELL SLEEP SACK AND CAP. THANKS SO MUCH, I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR SOMETHING LIKE THIS.
HELLO AGAIN, JUST A NOTE TO TELL YOU THAT I NOW FINISHED THE SHELL HAT AND I CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
HELLO SUZIE, I WISH YOU LIVED CLOSE BY SO WE CAN CROCHET TOGETHER, YOUR PATTERNS ARE SO EASY AND BEAUTIFUL.
Measurements are in the "notes".
aww I wish I had seen this pattern before I started the other one...well, I guess I could make 2! I love the shell stitch so dainty and very attractive.
Just finished the shell baby sack. while I consider myself a knitter, I do crochet on occasion. I found the pattern easy and well written. I made the set in a day and a half as time was an issue. I think the mother to be will be very pleased. Thanks for the pattern.
I love all your patterns I use alot of them for gifts to people.
Someone asked what hook I would use to make the sleep sack with size 3 yarn. I would use the Big Shell Sleep Sack pattern and a G hook.
we have 6 ladies pregnant in our family. two babies have been born so far. i made this for one of them and it is very nice. one is our daughter who is pregnant and the others are our grandaughters. thanks for sharing the pattern.
Having trouble getting the circumference to 22 inches.
Yarn, hook and technique of the individual crocheter can make a difference in the results.
If you want it larger than you are getting, use the "Big Shell" sleep sack instructions.
Different people work at different yarn tension and that is probably what accounts for the difference in sizes.
Is this what you are looking for? All the patterns are listed on the right hand side of the blog.
End 8, I'm getting 18 shells. Is this correct? Pattern says 12 but I can not come up with 12.
Yes 12 shells is correct. If you had 72 on round 6, it should come out to 12. Each repeat of instructions uses 6 sts, 72/6=12.


The browser sends the request, which is usually pretty fast, and then we have our second biggest bar which is waiting. TTFB is time to first byte, or the amount of time that it takes to start getting that data. Now this is a similar process to the initial connection, we're sending a message to the server with a URL to the exact resource that we want, and then this server starts sending us that file.


Can anyone help? I'm trying to get hold of a 16x9 PAL SMPTE colour bar image, if such a thing exists. (good quality TIFF preferably). It is not going to be used for video but for a graphic image I'm working on. I already have 4x3 PAL colour bars and stretching to 16x9 just doesn't look right. I was wondering if there exists, on along similar lines, one for 16x9.
I found a test reference PAL DVD with SMPTE/EBU Bars on it. But it doesn't say if they are also 16:9. You might email them.
Thanks for the link Jeff, an interesting product. I'll send them an email.


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Gadget Watch: Nokia Has Symbian 3 Phone
LR Mobile News Analysis Dan Jones, Mobile Editor 4/29/2010
Let's meet Nokia Corp. (NYSE: NOK)'s latest smartphone hope in this week's edition of Light Reading Mobile's device news roundup.
Nokia Corp. (NYSE: NOK) has unveiled its first smartphone based on version three of the operating system from Symbian Foundation , the N8, which appears to be a rival for the iPhone and the very latest crop of Android phones. Features include extensive support for 3G GSM worldwide, 802.11n WiFi, and a 12-megapixel camera. The N8 is expected to be launched in "select markets" in the third quarter for $490 without a contract. Here's an official video from Nokia running down the features:
Nomura Securities analyst Richard Windsor, however, says that the move to Symbian 3 may be less important for Nokia than the change-over to Symbian 4, which is expected in 2011. "The reality is that Symbian 3 is a big upgrade when it comes to low-level software that does not affect the user interface with Symbian 4 being having the big upgrades to the user experience," the analyst writes in a note on Nokia.
"This has been badly communicated as it implies that the company still does not really understand that it's all about the user experience. It seems to choose to place greater urgency on low-level stuff that users won't care about or... pay for."
Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) appears to have dropped plans to make a CDMA-based Nexus One phone for Verizon Wireless . "In the US, if you've been waiting for the Nexus One for Verizon Wireless' network, head over... to pre-order the Droid Incredible by HTC, a powerful new Android phone and a cousin of the Nexus One that is similarly feature-packed," the firm writes on its official blog. The search giant is also planning to sell its first own-brand phone in Europe through Vodafone Group plc (NYSE: VOD) rather than direct to the customer over the Web. (See Google Leans on Vodafone in Europe.)
BlackBerry has a couple of small new 3G Pearls, our sister publication Information Week reports. The Canadian Blackberry maker announced the Pearl 3G 9100 and 9105 at its 2010 Wireless Enterprise Symposium (WES) event in Orlando, Fla., on Monday. The new models are the smallest yet offered by RIM at less than two inches wide and weighing in at 3.3 ounces each.
Sprint Corp. (NYSE: S) isn't saying exactly when it will launch the High Tech Computer Corp. (HTC) (Taiwan: 2498) EVO 4G WiMax smartphone yet. It will have the device on hand, however, to showcase its multimedia capabilities on May 12 at an evening event in New York City. LR Mobile will be there to sniff out any news. (See Sprint Pins Hopes on WiMax Phone.)
Wired says that pre-ordered 3G iPads are now shipping in the US. (See 3G iPad Hits US Stores on April 30.)
Want more gizmo news? Check out:
Vodafone Slaps Brand on Android Phone
Microsoft & HTC Sign Android Agreement
Sony, IPWireless Team for LTE R&D
Sprint Welcomes BlackBerry Bold 9650
T-Mobile Touts WiFi Calling
Samsung, Yahoo! Team Up
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The nature of work is changing. The idea of spending 10 years paying dues at a low level waiting for promotion is at the tail end of its life cycle. In its place, there is a wild variety of new employment models all struggling for primacy. 2008's financial crisis sent a number of long-simmering trends into a frantic boil. Without tangible career prospects in the traditional marketplace, more young people are carving out their own niches: freelance gigs, part time telecommuting, lateral moves, and lattice-based career paths are all part of this mosaic. As a business leader in this new world of employment, you need to understand where you fit in that landscape so you can plan for your own, and your employees' futures.
Managing the new face of work requires a transformational leadership style – consensus building, collaboration, conciliation and a hands-on approach are the rules of the day. Today's leaders require more than a bold vision. They need to be heavily engaged, emotionally intelligent and adaptable. They need to understand that today's employee needs to balance his or her work with life and figure out how to make that viable in an increasingly global marketplace. Becoming that leader requires a firm understanding of the future of work.


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It makes me wonder, who used which bedroom, where did their kitchen table sit, how many times was the quilt stand set up in the parlor?
"Aunt" Julia grew up in the same house that I did. She was born in 1884, and I, seventy years later. Although she wasn't a relative of mine, we called her Aunt Julia because she was almost everyone's aunt in our farming neighborhood. She married the boy next door and lived her next sixty years a quarter of a mile from her childhood home. Aunt Julia was like a grandmother to me, and my occasional babysitter.
She was bedridden in her last year of life at home. It was hard for me to visit her because it made me so sad to see her waste away.
One time I didn't go over with my mom to see her, and Aunt Julia sent home some quilts for me to have. Of course, now I wish I could have gotten the quilts—and the stories behind the them—direct from Aunt Julia, but at age seventeen I didn't think of that.
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Africa Cup of Nations facts after the draw for 2019 tournament was made in Cairo Friday
April 15, 2019 Published by Samson Ayodeji sports
Five Africa Cup of Nations facts after the draw for the 2019 tournament was made in Cairo Friday:
AFRICAN CUP DRAW
Group A, Egypt, Zimbabwe, Uganda, D Congo
Group B, Madagascar, Burundi, Guinea, Nigeria
Group C, Tanzania, Kenya, Algeria, Senegal
Group D, Namibia, South Africa, Coti devoire, Morocco
Group E, Angola, Mauritania, Mali, Tunisia
Group F, Guinea Bissau, Benin, Ghana, Cameroon
Nations Cup Facts
Egypt will be hosted for a record fifth time. They previously staged the Cup of Nations in 1959, 1974, 1986 and 2006, winning three of those four tournaments and finishing third in the other.
Only three countries, hosts Sudan, Egypt and Ethiopia, took part in the first tournament in February 1957 and there was no qualifying competition.
The most successful country has been Egypt with seven titles followed by Cameroon (five), Ghana (four), Nigeria (three) and the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Ivory Coast (two each).
Cameroonian Samuel Eto'o is the leading overall Cup of Nations scorer, notching 18 goals in six tournaments between 2000 and 2010.
Egypt goalkeeper Essam el Hadary became the oldest player at 44 years and 21 days to feature in the tournament when he faced Cameroon in the 2017 final in Libreville.
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This Freelancer Life – Christian Lee, Jason Chan of BananaMana Films | S2E12
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Christian Lee and Jason Chan are 2 writers/directors who both came from acting backgrounds. Both are based in Singapore (having moved from Australia and the US respectively) and run the production company BananaMana Films Pte Ltd.
Having started in corporate video production, BananaMana Films quickly moved into creative video production for corporate companies and now create narrative content for the web, TV, and film.
They wrote, starred, directed and produced "Jimami Tofu", a full-length motion picture set in Okinawa, Japan. The film is still in theatres in Singapore a year after its release, and their story of how they hustled and innovated to get this into the cinemas makes for a fascinating listen.
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Last year, this amazing ad for McDonalds, went viral, garnering press from around the world including buzzfeed, and racked up over 1 million views on YouTube. We talk to one of Singapore's best commercials director, Desmond Tan of Atypical Films
Desmond heads Atypical Films which features a bevy of directors. You can reach Atypical via email
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We talk to William Chan, one of Singapore's best designers, whose art collective PHUNK Studio won the President's Design Award in 2017. He's been part of PHUNK for 25 years with 3 partners, all from LaSalle School of the Arts, spent several years at MTV learning about broadcast design and the last 6 years have seen William helming his own design firm, TMRRW.
TMRRW is a multidisciplinary creative studio based in Singapore. We help brands, businesses to communicate creatively & effectively through the design of motion. We believe in 'Art + Science = Wonder'.
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In our 8th episode, we talk with Dave Tan, a filmmaker, and voice over talent who is best known as the frontman for Electrico, one of Singapore's more successful rock bands that signed with Universal Music and releasing 3 albums.
Dave also shares his start in media as a sports journalist, his move into on-air promos, the decision to say goodbye to a steady job with Nickelodeon to pursue his music career and his documentary film about Mambo Jambo, a mid-week dance phenomenon at Zouk for 21 years. He's writing a screenplay with designs to break into feature film directing.
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In our 7th episode, we talk with Jasmine Ng, a filmmaker who tells stories across different media. She's worked in film, television, theatre, and site-specific installations. Her credit list includes Moveable Feast, Eating Air, SHIRKERS, Lonely Planet Six Degrees, FUTURE FEED, Our Town, In The Silence of Your Heart).
She edited Eric Khoo's 12 Storeys (Cannes-Un Certain Regard), co-directed and produced Moveable Feast (Clermont-Ferrand, Museum of Modern Art-New York), and co-directed Eating Air with Kelvin Tong. (Rotterdam IFF VPRO Tigers Competition, FIPRESCI Special Critics Mention, SFC Young Cinema Award).
She also has many broadcast-commissioned hours under her belt, having directed narrative-factual programmes for Discovery Channel, National Geographic, and others. She is one of the co-founders and current president of the Singapore Association of Motion Picture Professionals.
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In our 6th episode, we talk to Hossan Leong, one of the most loved and recognized performers working today in Singapore and shows no signs of slowing down. With skills as diverse as singing, dancing, acting, piano playing and stand up comedy, he's as in-demand as ever.
Known as "Singapore Boy", is putting on his final solo show this August and shares the lessons he's learned over his career on how to strike a good work-life balance, when to choose art over money and what's next for this multi-talented entertainer.
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This episode we talk with Vanessa Fernandez, an artist-producer, who's released soul/electronic music, managed radio stations and believes in positively shaping culture through music. Her solo career, under the moniker of Vandetta, is keeping her incredibly busy – check out her website soundslikevan
She has performed at festivals around the world and has also released music on major labels such as Universal & EMI, independent labels, Syndicate, Groove Note Records, Medallion Sounds, as well as her imprint, Ownself Records.
She has been featured in Singapore's National Day theme song video "We Are Singapore" and sang the National Anthem at the Singapore F1 Grand Prix 2018. She produced the Hear65 (Singapore Showcase) at BIGSOUND, Brisbane, and will run the Noise Music Mentorship for the National Arts Council in 2018/19.
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In this episode, we talk to Rob Middleton, a director, and channel creative director who also happens to be one of the best-known voice talents in Asia.
Having been the voice of MTV Asia when the icon channel launched in Asia in 1991, Rob's voice, his voice has been used on countless TV ads, corporate videos and as the channel voice for other broadcasters.
Now running a team of over 200 in the on-air creative department at Astro in KL, Malaysia, Rob shares how he got into the voice business while as a film director in Hong Kong and he's never looked back.
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We talk to Denise Keller, a multi-talented model, MTV VJ, Travel Show Host and an all-around super nice person about how working in media means a life lived in the public eye, how to deal with fame and how her journey has evolved over her career.
She's traveled the world as a model in her teens, then became the face of MTV Asia and a household name. She's hosted numerous travel shows around Asia for Discovery Channel & TLC and went from on-camera talent to behind-the-camera producer for award-winning shows that explore local culture.
Learn more about Denise at her website www.denisekeller.com
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In this episode, we talk to a current affairs radio DJ and hugely popular voice over talent. She's worked in video production before changing her career path and hosting the morning show on MediaCorp's English language talk radio channel, 938NOW.
A popular voice over talent, she's recorded countless ads for huge international companies through to brand new start-ups. (Apologies for my very hoarse voice!)
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Oops! I Did It Again…Open Mouth, Insert Foot
Photo courtesy: Jason Lam, CC BY 2.0
The message you send may not be the message received.
If the students who take any of my communication classes learn nothing but one important lesson, I hope this is the one.
This lesson applies to not only face-to-face interactions, but to all interactions. It doesn't matter if it's in person, over the phone, through a text message, or social media, the results are all the same. If you're not mindful of the messages you are sending and how they may be perceived, then you run into a higher probability of developing foot-in-mouth disease…or more commonly expressed as "Oops! I didn't mean it like that!"
If you don't practice mindfulness on a daily basis, then you're probably the person who spends most days apologizing for something you "didn't mean." And that is not the other person's fault. That is completely your fault.
But what can you do to make up for the lack of mindfulness when you have that "oops" moment? Of course, the best thing to do is to not have it happen in the first place, but alas, we are human. And to human is to err and to be perceived as a complete jackass at times. It's hard to monitor our own communications. Many times we incorrectly equate our right to freedom of speech with the right to say anything without repercussions.
Sometimes you just have to ask yourself not "can I say this," rather "should I say this?"
There's a big difference. And by asking yourself that one question, you are practicing the art of mindfulness. Continue to practice mindfulness and the embarrassing moments won't happen as often.
Unfortunately, being perceived as an asshole or a bigot due a temporary brain fart in the effective communication skills department can have much larger implications than just an embarrassing moment. It can lead to strained friendships, broken workplace relationships, being fired. And if you're a celebrity? Be ready for the very public smear campaign by those who you most offended.
This concept of mindfulness of how your message may be perceived doesn't just apply to individuals. It's a concept that organizations need to remember as well.
Take a look at the photo below that was published in the March 22 issue of De Morgen, a Belgian daily newspaper.
Talk about an "oops!" moment.
The photo, which was published on March 22, 2014 was used as a "joke" according to the newspaper. The International Business Times reported on its website, "The paper joked that the photo was sent by Russian President Vladimir Putin who is at odds with Mr. Obama over the Crimea annexation by Russia."
In an article titled, "Is De Morgen racist?" the editorial staff issued the following apology, "De Morgen apologises to anyone who took offence at the concerned passage in the newspaper. We are sorry. In this case we are guilty of bad taste."
So, at the end of the day, the newspaper claimed that the use of this photo was purely satire. It was meant to be taken as a joke, but clearly it was not perceived as one by many people.
Whether the staff meant it as a joke or not is a moot point by now, but the daily paper at least admitted that the "joke" was in bad taste. Instead of letting the apology stand however, the paper continued to dig its hole even deeper by attempting to rationalize its use of the image of President Obama and the First Lady photo shopped to look like apes. The New York Times reported on its website that the paper "essentially absolved itself of the charge" by reporting in an editorial that its "regular readers" would have understood the satire.
In "Is De Morgen racist?" the editorial recognized that people throughout the world were upset by the use of the picture. The article compared the angry reactions of people from various countries including the Netherlands, multiple African countries, and the U.S. to the reactions of Belgians. The paper claimed that the "tone is calmer in Belgium." It recommended the reason could be because many [in Belgium] understand the paper "simply had a lapse of poor judgment." I'm certain the editors meant that they had a lapse in good judgment. Regardless, this issue is anything but simple.
Never mind the apologies. The perception that the paper is run by racists is out there. The editors responsible for this showed a complete lack of mindfulness. In their attempt at humor, they came across as bigoted instead. And the perception is all that matters.
The editors wrote, "The editorial staff now realizes that this risk was not assessed enough in advance."
Yep, that is a bitter pill to swallow.
Always remember to be mindful of the message you are communicating, whether it be a word used, a picture posted, an outfit worn, or a gesture made.
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Jennifer Furlong has 25 years' experience in the communication field and teaches communication and public speaking courses in the Savannah area. She earned a B.A. and M.A. in Communication from George Mason University in Fairfax, Va. She currently resides in Richmond Hill, Ga. with her family of canines, felines, and humans. Let's be social! Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr, and Twitter. Just look for Professor SpeechLady. See you in cyberspace.
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Grossly provocative or future-optimistic? The LED-miniskirt of Naomi Wu
Will light rise from China's bottom ?
While Trump is killing the aura of USA as a model of freedom and democracy, will the light comme from what we could consider the opposite: the dictatorial and culture-crusher China?
A documented paper The Makery about the Chinese maker Naomi Wu, aka "Sexy Cyborg" opens unexpected hopes. Grossly provocative of full of promises for a freeer and creative China? Until now, in spite of grand projects like the Olympic stadium, Mao's country had not done much in digital arts (see our Geography, which perhaps has to be uptaded).


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The U.S. Department of Education mandates that institutions of higher education establish minimum standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for students receiving financial aid. The University of North Georgia (UNG) applies these standards to all applicants for federal financial aid, state financial aid and UNG Foundation Scholarships. Students who fail to meet one or more of the criteria listed below are not meeting SAP and may lose financial aid eligibility. Determination of SAP will be made at the completion of each semester.
Grade Point Average Requirements – Grades from all institutional and transfer coursework will be used to determine an overall grade point average (GPA). To be eligible for financial aid, an undergraduate student must have an overall GPA of at least 2.0. Graduate students must have an overall GPA of at least 3.0. Grades for which a student has been granted Academic Renewal and grades for repeated courses will be included in this GPA, which will differ from the academic GPA. Grades for Learning Support (LS) and English as a Second Language (ESL) courses will not be factored into the GPA, but may be used to measure progress during the terms when the student is enrolled in only these courses. Dual Enrollment students must have an overall GPA of at least 2.5.
Pace of Progression Requirements – Student financial aid recipients at UNG must show measurable progress toward earning a degree or certificate. This is achieved by successfully completing at least sixty-seven percent (67.0%) of all institutional and transfer coursework.
Semester hours completed will be those college level courses in which a grade of A, B, C, or D was received. Hours attempted will include all college level courses in which a grade of A, B, C, D, F, I, NR, W, or WF was received. Hours for repeated courses and hours for which a student has been granted Academic Renewal will be included in the completed hours and/or attempted hours totals. Hours for coursework receiving a grade of CR or K, along with any Learning Support and English as a Second Language courses will not be included, but may be used to measure progress during the terms when the student is enrolled in only these courses.
Maximum Length of Study Requirements – Federal regulations require that schools measure a student's pace of progression to ensure the completion of their program of study within the established maximum length of study. Eligible students may receive financial aid for up to 150% of the college level course hours required for a degree or certificate. Hours for repeated courses and hours for which a student has been granted academic renewal will be counted as part of the maximum length of study.
Transfer coursework will be counted as part of the maximum length of study. Hours for coursework receiving a grade of CR or K, along with any Learning Support and English as a Second Language courses will not be included. However, students are allowed to receive financial aid for no more than 30 semester hours of Learning Support courses.
Once a student exceeds the maximum length of study, they will no longer be considered meeting SAP toward their program of study and will not be eligible for financial aid. Students will be notified by email of their right to request an extension. Students with prior certificates or degrees are given a limited amount of additional time to pursue new educational goals. A total of two degrees or certificates at the same level will be allowed.
The Maximum Length of Study criteria for each type of degree or certificate are as follows.
*The Maximum Length of Study does not extend beyond the completion of coursework for a degree or certificate.
Determination of a student's SAP will be made at the completion of each semester. Dual Enrollment students must contact Charles Bell for appeal instructions. All other students who do not meet the SAP standards will be classified as follows.
SAP Academic Plan – A student who was making good progress then fails to meet SAP standards will be placed on a SAP Academic Plan. The student will be required to sign a document indicating their understanding of the academic plan requirements. The student will then be eligible to receive financial aid for that semester for which they otherwise qualify. Evaluation of the student's SAP will be made at the end of the semester to determine if they have met the stipulations of successfully completing all courses and earning at least a 2.5 GPA for the term. Meeting the stipulations will allow for financial aid eligibility for the next semester unless the student has reached the Maximum Length of Study Limit. Once a student is making Satisfactory Academic Progress as defined by the standards, they will no longer be subject to the academic plan.
SAP Appeal Plan – A student who was unable to meet the stipulations under the SAP Academic Plan will no longer be eligible for financial aid, but will retain the right to appeal the determination based on extenuating circumstances. Students must complete the SAP Appeal Form.
Maximum Length of Study Appeal Plan – A student who has reached the threshold of the Maximum Length of Study in pursuit of their degree or certificate is no longer eligible for financial aid, but will retain the right to appeal the determination based on extenuating circumstances. Students must complete the SAP Maximum Length of Study Appeal Form.
The student could be placed on a plan that will be designed to ensure that the student will be able to meet SAP standards by a specific point in time. Failure of the student to meet requirements of their plan will result in the student being denied financial aid for future terms, unless they are once again meeting SAP standards.
The student could be denied further financial aid until they are meeting SAP standards.
Following a review, students will be notified of a decision via their UNG email account.
Once eligibility for financial aid has been denied by the SAP Appeal Committee, a student can only regain financial aid eligibility by meeting the SAP standards. A previously denied student who meets minimum GPA and pace of progression requirements, but has exceeded the maximum length of study, cannot regain eligibility.


What is regional distribution? We have defined local as being the area surrounding you - your city, your town or your county. Everyone clearly understands what a state is. But defining a region is far more difficult. And because each organization has a unique perspective on who and where their target audience is, we believe you are better able to define what you see your region to be.
By combining local offerings from two different states, you may be able to create your perfect region - and pay less then if you had to buy two separate states. Or maybe your region is the four corners of the country - not your typical region by any geographic standards. You get to pick and choose from any of the state or local offerings that our state partners offer.


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The Degree of Chemistry Teachers Practice of Educational Technology Competencies from Their Perspective and Their Students Point of View in Jordan
Muna Nimer, The University of Jordan, JordanFollow
Abdel Mahdi Al-Jarrah, The University of Jordan, Jordan
This study aimed to identify the degree of practices of chemistry teachers for educational technological competencies from their point of view and from the point view of their students in Jordan. The study sample consisted of (992) male and female students, and (38) teachers of chemistry who teach secondary level students at AL- Quwaysimah Education Directorate. To accomplish the study's objectives, the researcher developed two questionnaires: one for teachers and the other for students. Each questionnaire included five domains (Science Lab, Using Technological Techniques and Teaching Aids, Teaching Design, Producing Educational Materials and Programs, Operating Machines, Evaluation). The findings of the study have shown that the degree of practices for educational technological competencies by chemistry teachers, from their own point of view and from the viewpoint of their students on the whole tool, was moderate. The findings have also indicated that there were statistically significant differences in the degree of practices the educational technological competencies attributed to the gender variable, in favor of female teachers, and class variable, in favor of second secondary grade students. There were not statistically significant differences in the degree of practices the educational technological competencies attributed to the student gender and teaching experience for teacher variables. Based on the findings of the study, the researcher has recommended conducting more studies that investigate the degree of practices of other scientific subject teachers for educational technological competencies, relying on the estimations of other parties (Head Teachers, Educational Supervisors). The researcher has also recommended preparing Rehabilitation Programs for Teachers in-service that provides them with necessary educational technological competencies needed to achieve active teaching.
Nimer, Muna and Al-Jarrah, Abdel Mahdi (2015) "The Degree of Chemistry Teachers Practice of Educational Technology Competencies from Their Perspective and Their Students Point of View in Jordan," An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities): Vol. 29: Iss. 5, Article 7.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.aaru.edu.jo/anujr_b/vol29/iss5/7
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When you are getting glass balustrades installed, you want to be sure that the best components are used in the work, as that ensures the strength and durability of the installation. A balustrade essentially acts like a horizontal support structure or a handrail. Frameless glass was designed typically for pool fencing. However, frameless fencing has very clean and crisp lines.
These, in combination with the fact that this installation provides a very clear view of the outdoors, made architects and home builders use frameless glass balustrades for various other settings like balconies and internal staircases and landing spaces too. These frameless glass balustrades became replacements for traditional aluminum or framed glass balustrades.
Most components that are used in frameless glass pool fences can also be used in installing frameless glass balustrades. The spigots are used in both the features and so is the tempered 12mm glass. When it comes to the minimum height of the balustrades, most installers will use 1 meter high installations. However, some people also choose to use pool fencing glass that's 1200mm high glass pool fencing.
That's because when a person is seated in the balcony, the handrail is then above the eye-level, which gives you a clear an unhindered view, compared to an installation in which the handrail is positioned at a height of only 1 meter (which impedes the view). Today, frameless glass balustrades and outdoor fencing is increasingly being used in residential and commercial applications across Sydney.
These handrails are made of SS as the material doesn't corrode, stain or rust easily in the manner that standard steel does. However, if you are installing the balustrade in an outdoor environment that has high salinity or an environment that has a poor circulation environment, it's important to use high grade stainless steel handrails.
Round or flat saddle – this bracket is also side-mounted to the glass.
These fixtures are ideal for fixing toughened glass and they add to the strength and durability of the structure.
All the clamps also come with rubber gaskets that are made to hold glass panels of various thicknesses.


During the Dark Ages (approximately 500-1000 AD), Italian art was predominantly rooted in religion. In painting, this unique approach was characterized by spiritual iconography, flat compositions, unrealistic color palettes, and ethereal, otherworldly figures. In the 1300s, however, Italian artists based in Florence abandoned this distinctive aesthetic and adopted a more humanist approach to art. This time of change would eventually be known as the Italian Renaissance.
While the exact impetus of the Italian Renaissance is not known, many scholars believe that the shift was due to economic instability, as 14th century Italy's lack of investment opportunities prompted wealthy individuals to instead fund the arts. This increased interest in art lasted for several centuries and had a profound influence on Italian painting, sculpture, and architecture.


When I was in college I visited a homeopathic doctor and got hooked on natural remedies. I removed dairy from my diet and saw a decrease in my respiratory issues. I ate according to my blood type and when I went to China, I spent a lot of money on herbal medicine to alleviate my lady pains (it helped!).
1). Float Sixty: While hanging out at Soho House, I overheard someone talk about a 'sensory deprivation floating tank.' She went on to say that Steph Curry is a fan, which was enough for me to get up and ask her exactly what she's talking about.
She explained the treatment is exactly how it sounds. You are in dark tank, filled with water and 1,000 lbs of salt. This allows your body to float effortlessly for the next 60 minutes. Its purpose is to help ease body aches, muscle soreness and (the reason I found myself there) take a break from the world. Two days later I found myself at Float Sixty. I went all in and used the traditional Samdhai tank, where you find yourself floating in a pitch black box (there's two other, less enclosed options if you're claustrophobic). The experience was calming. It wasn't scary and I fell asleep for sometime. If you're hooked to your phone like I am, it's the perfect solution to find time for yourself and helping physical recovery (Curry isn't the only athlete hooked on the treatment. The Chicago Cubs just had a tank installed in their clubhouse and Float Sixty's Instagram show Blackhawks superstar Jonathan Toews on-site). New customers pay $60, it's $90 after that and packages are available.
2). IVme: Most people think of iv clinics as a place to hydrate after a wild night on the town. A friend however shared he liked visiting the iv clinic to help with his allergies. So when I found myself with a sore throat, congested chest and stuff nose the week before my wedding, I was willing to give anything a try to not look (and feel) miserable on the big day.
I found myself at IVme, paid my $179 and got hooked up with the Myers' Cocktail consisting of: vitamin B-complex, vitamins B5, B6, vitamin C, magnesium, selenium, and calcium. The treatment did make me feel better but alas, IVMe couldn't work miracles and I spent my wedding day blowing my nose, coughing and drinking tea to soothe my sore throat.
The tech explained you're more likely to beat an illness at the first sign of symptoms (itchy throat, sneezing, runny nose) rather than waiting until you get worse (like I did).
This is the perfect type of place for people who are proactive about their health and prefer alternative medicine. I didn't realize the clinic offered B12 shots when I visited the week of my wedding. In my quest to get healthy, quick, I visited Walgreen's minute clinic (before IVme) and asked the physician if she could administer the vitamin shot. She did not look kindly on my request and chastised me for believing in vitamin therapy instead of pharmaceuticals. I get that she's doing her job but I'm into holistic health before allopathic treatments.
The clinic offers other types of treatments including oxygen therapy, B12 shots and Botox. It's another place that's a fan favorite among celebrities and athletes in Chicago.
3). SoulCycle: This might fall under the category of obvious (exercise equals healthy, duh) but I'm including SoulCycle for its mental health component. My first class was with Kiki Fether at the Southport location and I was hooked. Not just because of her dance moves (see below) but because of the positive self-talk she kept quipping.
The class felt like a Joel Osteen sermon on crack. There was a lot of 'believe in yourself' happening and I walked out of the class feeling ready to take on the world. Come for the hot body, stay for the self-help.
4). Tarot Yoga: My friend Angie is a tarot reader. I've never done a full reading with her or anyone because I'm Mexican and my mom once told me that if you get your fortune read, you lose all of your good luck.
I skirt around the issue by avoiding a full spread read and instead, pick one 'card of the day.' Angie's taken her entry level tarot to yoga.
Each person pulls a card from the deck prior to the session starting. Angie then provides a mini reading for mediate throughout the class. It's a low commitment way to try-out tarot and practice mediation. I've seen people get readings before and all anyone wants to do after is talk about what they were told. Pairing that with yoga gives you time to mull things over, reflect on what you've been told and decide what you're going to do next. Angie's always traveling and does her classes in whatever city she's in. Checking her website or Instagram is probably the best way to join a class.
I'll let you use your imagination.
Keep your insides happy and healthy with one of these guys. It's a local business and all the juices have punny names like Juice-Tin Bieber, Juice Lee and Juice Bigalow (my favorite is the Juicille Ball, but proceed with caution, it packs a kick that you can feel in your throat). If you're into juicing, they have a schedule that you can pick up in store, with juice recommendations. One is usually enough for me though.


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Q: Blocking a third-party iOS framework from network access I am considering using a well-known third-party framework in my iOS application, which uses the camera. Unfortunately, it makes entirely unnecessary HTTP requests to the third-party's API, allowing them to capture and track things like device ID, device type, OS version, and other information. The calls are completely unnecessary to the framework's purpose, and the framework works perfectly fine when the network connection is unavailable/disabled.
My question is whether or not it's possible at the application level (i.e. via code or configuration) to intercept and/or block any calls made within the app to a specific host, like api.thirdparty.com.

A: You might be able to create a custom NSURLProtocol and register it to handle HTTP/HTTPS.  Then filter which URL's you let through.  You could start with this open-source project to guide you - it demonstrates how to pass some requests through to the system HTTP/HTTPS handler, and handle others yourself.
https://github.com/rnapier/RNCachingURLProtocol


A year ago today, my debut novel, Our Endless Numbered Days was published by Fig Tree, an imprint of Penguin. Many things have happened since then which I could never have imagined – my book won the 2015 Desmond Elliott Prize for debut fiction, was published in nine territories around the world (with a few more to come), and was selected for both the Waterstones, and Richard & Judy book clubs. But it's not just the (mostly) great reception that the book has received which has amazed me, but the things I've learned along the way – some good, some not so good. Here they are in no particular order.
This has to be the biggest and best thing that having my novel published has brought me – meeting others who love books. The list of these lovely people is enormous, but includes other writers especially The Prime Writers, The Taverners and the Friday Fictioneers; Book bloggers; Editors and publicists; My literary agent and foreign rights agent; and many many booksellers. But perhaps most lovely of all are readers. Those who have turned up to events, those who chat about books on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, and those who have sent me messages.
Writers don't talk publicly about this, but I've had enough whispered conversations to know everyone feels it: 'Why is that book being promoted over mine?' 'How is that book doing so well?' 'Why him? Why her?' And then we turn to face the crowd, sip our wine and smile. We barely even admit these feelings to ourselves, perhaps with good reason – they're negative and can easily send us into a downward spiral, but I suspect all writers suffer from them. There's always going to be writers many rungs above me on the publishing ladder, and sometimes they might have written a book that I think wasn't very good, didn't deserve the awards, the shortlisting, the publicity money allocated it.
I am learning to switch off self-comparison, but it's something I have to work at, especially when I see particular books all over social media. But of course I'm certain some writers will be thinking this about me and my book. One way I've found that helps overcome it is to talk publicly about the books I do love, especially those I think should have won the award, should have been shortlisted, or had more promotion.
Putting this under 'not so good', perhaps isn't quite right. Promotion and marketing isn't aren't bad things, I've just had my eyes opened to how they work, and why some books get to the top of the pile.
Claire this is a wonderful post, so good to find a successful writer still learning about writing. How do you manage 70 events and a writing career?
I'll be looking out for your posts and books in future!
Thanks Caroline. I seem to be able to write in very short bursts, which does help.
Fabulous blog post Claire. Your book remains with me a year later as a stand out read of 2015. The comparisons we make are all part of what makes us human and your book shows your wonderful sensitivity to the human condition. Be proud of all you've achieved.
Thank you so much Linda. What a lovely thing to say. See – it is the readers (and the bloggers) I love!
This is such a helpful post, Claire. Congratulations on having your book published and facing new things head on!
Thank you. Yes, that's what it's like – embracing the new.
Thanks for this post and it's great you're enjoying your well-deserved success. I really enjoyed Our Endless Numbered Days, as did my 15 year old daughter. Out of interest, was it your decision to place it into the Adult market as opposed to Young Adult? As a YA writer, I felt it could have been for a younger audience. Or did the thought not occur?
I suppose I was trying to write a book I like to read, and I don't read much YA. Plus then when it was written all the publishers thought it was slightly too dark for YA. Having said that, in America, a library YA review journal reviewed it as YA and many people have read it in that marketing in the US. I'm happy to have readers whatever age.
This is really wonderful, Claire. I've read numerous pieces about this subject by all kinds of writers, but never one that is so genuine and humble. Publishing has changed almost as much as the recording industry, so many of the accepted tropes about what happens when you're published no longer apply. It's helpful to have such an honest perspective, especially since the recent rare exceptions of wild success (The Martian and City on Fire) get all the press. Thanks for this.
Yes, you're right. So many writers have told me that people assume they will be the new JK Rowling now they're published. But it really doesn't work like that for the vast majority of writers.
So much of this I could relate to. A lot to look back on and forward to. Your book deserves the awards. I'm most definitely a fan.
When I dreamed of having my book published I never dreamed of the work involved. Wonderful article.
Thanks so much Rochelle. It's lovely to know that it's similar for everyone.
I loved OEND, truly, so thank you.
And thank you for this, my own debut is October 2016 and I feel like I'm hurtling forward without knowing where I'm going. This piece helped show me what good things lie ahead.
Such a great post – so get the comparison thing!!
I too have found out more about myself and the way I write in the past year. I'm the opposite when it comes to editing: I am not a fan, although I know it can be one of the most important parts of the writing process, deadlines are a necessary evil as they make me finish things (I am the world's worst procrastinator), and I'm still learning to think about what I'm writing as opposed to just sitting down and writing until I get stuck. It's a very delicate balance!
apologies for the rogue apostrophe!
That is so lovely. Thank you so much Ann!
I'm ordering this book today–and I love the cover art. Julianna Swaney is one of my favorite artists. Also, I was reading reviews on Amazon, and seemingly because of the protagonist's age, many are reading this as a YA novel. I wonder how you feel about that?
I'm happy to have readers of any age, but I do see it as an adult novel. I hope you enjoy it.
This is such an insightful post. You and your book deserve all the (good) attention that you're getting. It was a favourite for me last year. Thanks for writing it!
What a lovely article! It was such a pleasure to meet you at Lutyens & Rubinstein and our book club. I'm very much looking forward to your next book.
Enjoyed this post, Claire, and so happy for you.
Thanks Janet – lovely fellow FF!
Lovely. Congratulations on all that is right and on your balanced reporting.
What a wonderful year you've had, Claire. Wow, so many events! That's so impressive. Thanks for sharing all your insights and wisdom. Congrats on a successful year. I wish you many more to come.
What a lovely refreshing article. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Claire, and congratulations on your success. It's what every debut author dreams of.
Thanks Toni. Glad you liked it.
Yesterday, in Belfast Airport, I saw Our Endless Numbered Days piled up on a stand and I thought, sod it, my friend is never going to return my lovely original hardback, I'll buy one.
I enjoyed your run-through of the year. This is both helpful and, to my surprise, mostly stuff I was already aware of. Your success has given me much vicarious pleasure. My non-fiction book out this summer will have no promotion to speak of, but unexpected chances for publicity have been popping up (a freelance journalist wants an advance copy to write about my parent's old house, which is going up for sale and where the book launch party will take place). After offering to talk to a museum, they accepted and told me I would receive a small fee!
Hilary, Thank you so much – for buying another copy and for being an online friend right from the beginning of this whole publishing thing. You must be very excited about your non-fiction book, and great to have so much interest before it's even out!
Brilliant post, Claire and thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on publishing your book.
I have a habit of repeating myself, some people find it irritating, bit I'll take that risk. I loved your book, the whole idea of the story, the stunning ending and as always your writing.
Thanks for a refreshingly open post. As a reader, there are lots of things behind the "business of books" that we don't see and I think it's important to be aware of them.
I was certainly unaware of them when I was just a reader. Glad you liked it.
I love this! So glad it's been such a great year for you. OEND is a beautiful novel and it's great to see it receiving the attention it deserves.
Thank you. It has been an amazing year.
I really enjoyed this post. It was honest and included the bad as well as good points of being published. highlighting its not all plain sailing. It's a hard slog and it seems the hard part isn't over just because you've written a book either. WIshing you all the best with your new book.
Thanks for reading, and so pleased you enjoyed it.


Big Buck's received a champion's welcome as he returned to the Cheltenham winner's enclosure following a record third successive Ladbrokes World Hurdle victory and 11th consecutive win.
Ruby Walsh waited patiently aboard the eight-year-old, a well-backed 10/11 favourite, and saw off Grands Crus to score by a length and three-quarters.
Winning trainer Paul Nicholls said: "We were a bit worried about the ground today and the tactics. They weren't going to go a gallop and we knew what Grands Crus was going to do. We just improvised a little bit today and made sure that he was right. We were always going to be more positive and use our speed and I was worried that there might not be too much pace.
"I was nervous because he hasn't run on that ground and he wins by staying but class is what he's got and that was awesome today. I made sure he was very fit because I think he used to kid me and have a blow during his races. His class showed going up that hill and you can ride him anyway you like, he's a real champion.
"(Grand Crus' trainer) David (Pipe) was the first person to shake my hand - he's a great guy - and the best horse has won on the day. It was an awesome performance from horse and jockey and that was probably a career best from Big Buck's.
"The horse is awesome, it's hard to explain but he's brilliant. The cheer he got just showed how much he meant to the crowd. It's good for racing and he'll probably go to Aintree now and be back here next year. At 7am this morning he was galloping round the box when my head man Clifford (Baker) went to feed him and he knew he was racing today.
Ruby Walsh added: "He's an aeroplane! What a bad mistake to make to drop my stick halfway to the last hurdle. It was my own fault because I was trying to figure out where they were behind me and only half-watching what I was doing. It was schoolboy-like.
"I knew that I had loads of horse left but I knew that it was going to be tactical. The obvious thing for every one to do was to follow me but this horse has grown so much mentally that he no longer needs to be in behind - he can stretch them from the front.
"This horse had an entry in the Arkle once and I have always thought that he could run a big race in the Champion Hurdle. We were definitely lucky to get away with it today - it's not my greatest hour in the saddle, anyway. He is a wonderful horse and he got me out today.
"He's just different and, in a hurdle race, he is as close to unbeatable as you can be. He's like Cigar or one of those horses on the Flat - he is just incredible.
"In fairness to the guys who were riding today, they knew exactly what to do - they decided that they weren't going quick and they weren't coming near me. They have got their tactics spot on but he is so bloody good, it doesn't matter.
"You are riding a Champion Hurdle or Gold Cup horse in a staying hurdle and he is just an incredible, incredible horse. He is just different. He's just a wonderful horse and it's a pleasure to be riding him.
"He didn't have to be at his peak for his last two runs at Newbury but Paul had him spot on today and it will be back to Aintree now.
"I dropped my stick going to the last and then I was a bit nervous. He doesn't want to be racing on his own so I wanted to be middle-ish so I had the option of where to go. I played a waiting game from the front! Those other jockeys are intelligent guys and they weren't going to just hand the race to me. Geniuses are always quirky and he's one of those.
An epic finish to the Landbrokes World Hurdle saw Grand Crus outbattled by three-time winner Big Buck's by a length and three-quarters.
Jockey Tom Scudamore said: "I'm very proud of the whole team who have worked so hard. We've been beaten by a great horse, only one other horse has won three World Hurdles and he's the first to do three in a row.
"The best compliment we can pay Big Buck's is that he will go home tonight and know he's had a hard race.
Willie Mullins, trainer of third-placed Mourad and Fiveforthree, who finished eighth, said: "I'm delighted with both of them. Mourad's still only six and that's young for a stayer. He'll get stronger and come back next year.
A delighted Jennie Candlish, who watched stable star Cross Kennon make much of the running before staying on well for fourth, said: "I'm absolutely thrilled. All I wanted was for him to come back safe and sound - that's always all that matters - but I'm so pleased that we're here in the winner's enclosure for a big race like this.
1. The Ladbrokes World Hurdle is one of the youngest races at The Festival. Known as the Stayers' Hurdle up to and including 2004, it was only introduced with its current race conditions in 1972. Before that, it was known as the Spa Hurdle.
3. Its first year of sponsorship was 1972, under the title of the Lloyds Bank Hurdle. There have been four sponsors of the race, Waterford Crystal from 1978 to 1990 and Bonusprint from 1991 to 2004. 2005 was the first year of Ladbrokes' sponsorship and prize money currently stands at £260,000.
4. The Ladbrokes World Hurdle used to be a favourite with the Irish, who have won it nine times, most recently in 1995 with Dorans Pride. Baracouda provided a first success for France in 2002 and followed up in 2003. In 2004 and 2005, he was runner-up behind Iris's Gift and Inglis Drever respectively, while in 2006 he ran fifth behind My Way De Solzen. Baracouda's trainer Francois Doumen also saddled Kasbah Bliss to finish second in 2008 and fourth in 2009.
5. In 2008, Inglis Drever created history by becoming the first horse to win the contest three times. He was successful in 2005, missed the 2006 race due to injury before returning to land both the 2007 and 2008 renewals. There have been four dual winners - Crimson Embers (1982 & 1986), Galmoy (1987 & 1988), Baracouda (2002 & 2003) and Big Buck's (2009 & 2010).
6. Howard Johnson (trainer of Inglis Drever) and the late Fulke Walwyn - with three wins apiece - are the only trainers to have won the contest more than twice. The race was dominated in the mid-1980s by Crimson Embers, trained by Walwyn, and the winner in 1982 and 1986. Indeed, Crimson Embers would have been awarded the race in the stewards' room in 1985 had his rider not declined to give evidence to the enquiry afterwards, but the trainer won the race anyway with Rose Ravine. The owner, Sally Smart, was ambivalent about the result - she owned both horses!
7. Gaye Chance, the winner in 1984, was a full-brother to the 1983 Champion Hurdle winner Gaye Brief. Both horses were trained by Mercy Rimell.
8. No horse has managed to win both the Stan James Champion Hurdle and the Ladbrokes World Hurdle.
9. A total of 12 favourites have been successful.
10. The smallest field to go to post was eight in 1973 while the largest was 22 in both 1985 and 1990. The current safety limit is 24.


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We don't talk much about the EEO-1 report on The Employer Handbook. But here are some on TLNT.
The EEO-1 is the federally-mandated survey of company employment data categorized by race/ethnicity, gender and job category Companies with 100 or more employees must file it each year. Certain federal contractors with 50 or more employees must file the EEO-1 too.
When must covered employers file the EEO-1?
Due to the recent partial lapse in appropriations, the opening of the EEO-1 has been postponed until early March 2019. The deadline to submit EEO-1 data will be extended to May 31, 2019. Details and instructions for the 2018 EEO-1 Report filers will be forthcoming. Please continue to visit the EEO-1 website in the coming weeks for schedule updates.
If you have additional questions about the EEO-1, the EEOC has a list of answer to frequently asked questions, which you can access here.


The government's Cash for Clunkers program officially begins today, but car dealers have been running ads like this one for a while already. They have to keep the public informed: Now you can trade in your old car and buy a brand-new SUV or pick-up truck with a hefty assist from Uncle Sam.
Here we have the government spending a billion dollars on about 250,000 vouchers for individual car buyers. Ostensibly, the purpose is to save some jobs and cut some emissions. Meanwhile, we're in the middle of a budget crisis affecting transit agencies serving 22 million Americans. Green jobs and emissions-reducing transportation are on the line. When DOT Secretary LaHood holds his press event on Monday touting the roll-out of Cash for Clunkers, someone should ask him how the Obama administration can justify this dubious car industry subsidy while hanging transit riders out to dry.


Fantastic 72 acre parcel with 1400 feet of shoreline, southern exposure, heavily wooded with mature pine and hardwoods. Great views! The property consists of 4 large lots. Possible easement for road from St Louis County. Enjoy the ultimate in privacy!
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I want to backup a lot of data (20G) over a network. What software is easy to use (no coding or scripting) and allows one click or automatic backup. I want to click once and have it automatically check any specified folders for any files that have changed since the last backup and backup that information.
I've tried Deja Vu and it is no longer working.
I use rsync. It's a command line tool, but you can use the RsyncX package's GUI tool to produce a script which can then go in your /Library/Scripts folder, and always be accessible from the Scripts menu.
10.3's native version of rsync mangles resources (hence RsyncX, which added resource support).
rsync is a complex, convoluted tool that can do just about anything, so I recommend using the GUI front-end first.


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Laurie and Pingitore Collect Two Hits at Ithaca
Alfred St. (17-18) 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 3 8 3
Ithaca (26-7) 4 0 1 3 0 0 0 4 X 12 16 0
2B: Garrett Snyder; Adam Gallagher 2; Sam Little; Matt Carey
3B: Webb Little
HR: Webb Little
Josh Laurie (LeRoy) and Connor Pingitore (Amsterdam/Broadalbin Perth) both collected a pair of hits as Alfred State traveled to Ithaca for a Sunday non-conference contest. The Bombers collected 16 hits in the 12-3 victory.
The Bombers (26-7) jumped out to an early lead by scoring four in the 1st, a single run in the 3rd, and three more in the 4th. Pingitore got the Pioneers with a RBI single to center in the 5th and Samuel Dickerson (Cutchogue/Mattituck) drove in a pair in the 6th with a single to right. Ithaca put the game out of reach with four more runs in the 8th.
Laurie finished 2 for 3 with a run scored while Pingitore was 2 for 4 with a RBI. Nicholas Scala (Staten Island/Moore Catholic) was tough out of the bullpen. He went 3.1 innings without allowing a run.
Webb Little led the Bombers with a 3 for 5, 6 RBI day. He hit a two-run homer in the 1st and had a bases clearing triple in the 8th. All 9 Bomber starters collected hits. Tom Cosentino earned the win with seven solid innings on the mound. He allowed the three runs on seven hits while walking one and striking out five.
The Pioneers are right back on the field on Monday morning. They take on Pitt Greensburg in their AMCC regular season doubleheader of the regular season. The games have been moved to Bolivar Richburg and will start at 10 a.m. Alfred State is 9-7 in AMCC action while the Bobcats are 10-6.