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TINTON FALLS, N.J. – May 3, 2016 — /BackupReview.info/ — Commvault [NASDAQ: CVLT] today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2016.
Total revenues for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016 were $159.6 million, an increase of 6% year-over-year, an increase of 2% sequentially and an increase of 8% on a year-over-year constant currency basis. Software revenue in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016 was $73.3 million, an increase of 5% year-over-year, an increase of 3% sequentially and an increase of 6% on a year-over-year constant currency basis. Services revenue in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016 was $86.2 million, an increase of 7% year-over-year, an increase of 2% sequentially and an increase of 9% on a year-over-year constant currency basis.
For the full fiscal year, total revenues were $595.1 million, a decrease of 2% from fiscal 2015. On a constant currency basis, total revenues for the full fiscal year increased 3% over fiscal 2015. Software revenue for the full fiscal year was $258.8 million, a decrease of 9% from fiscal 2015. On a constant currency basis, software revenue for the full fiscal year decreased 4%. Services revenue for the full fiscal year was $336.3 million, an increase of 4% from fiscal 2015. On a constant currency basis, services revenue for the full fiscal year increased 9%.
On a GAAP basis, income from operations (EBIT) increased 95% to $9.3 million for the fourth quarter compared to $4.8 million in the same period of the prior year. Non-GAAP income from operations (EBIT) increased to $26.2 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016 compared to $20.3 million in the fourth quarter of the prior year.
On a GAAP basis, income from operations (EBIT) for the full fiscal year was $2.0 million. Non-GAAP income from operations (EBIT) decreased to $67.3 million in fiscal 2016 compared to $104.7 million in fiscal 2015.
For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016, Commvault reported net income of $5.8 million. Non-GAAP net income for the quarter increased to $16.6 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, from $12.8 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, in the same period of the prior year.
For the full fiscal year, Commvault reported a net income of $0.1 million. Non-GAAP net income for the full fiscal year decreased to $42.4 million, or $ 0.91 per diluted share, from $66.0 million, or $1.40 per diluted share, in fiscal 2015.
Operating cash flow totaled $37.2 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016 which was an increase of $1.2 million, or 3%, compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015. For the full fiscal year, operating cash flow was $84.4 million, compared to $123.8 million for fiscal 2015. Total cash and short-term investments were $387.2 million as of March 31, 2016 compared to $387.6 million as of March 31, 2015. During the fiscal fourth quarter, Commvault repurchased $56.9 million of our common stock (1.60 million shares) bringing our fiscal 2016 total repurchases to $91.5 million (2.56 million shares). As of May 3, 2016, there is $93.1 million available under the share repurchase program that currently expires on March 31, 2017. We made no borrowings against our line of credit during fiscal 2016.
On March 15, 2016, Commvault announced that it teamed up with Forsythe Hosting Solutions and Hitachi Data Systems to provide a new, enterprise-class, hybrid cloud-capable backup and recovery as a service (BaaS) solution for enterprises looking to offload day-to-day backup and recovery responsibilities from in-house staff. The solution combines Commvault's next-generation software and data platform, Hitachi Data Systems' software-defined infrastructure solutions, and Forsythe's hosting and managed services.
On March 9, 2016, Commvault announced that it launched Commvault Remote Managed Services to give customers the option of supporting and managing Commvault software environments through Commvault's dedicated Remote Managed Services team. This offering is also available through Commvault partners.
On March 9, 2016, Commvault also announced new innovations to the Commvault Data Platform to further provide customers with a holistic, highly-scalable, and cost-efficient means of storing, accessing and recovering business-critical data on-premise and in the cloud. The new innovations include extended hypervisor support, a scale-out storage option on commodity hardware, newly available of APIs that extend open access to the Commvault Data Platform, and expanded coverage and support for the Commvault IntelliSnap ecosystem. Commvault also announced technology enhancements to its market-leading Commvault integrated solutions portfolio designed to help enterprises better support and manage 'big data' initiatives leveraging big data environments such as Hadoop, Greenplum and GPFS.
On March 1, 2016, at the largest healthcare industry trade show – HIMMS, Commvault launched Commvault Clinical Archive to modernize the way healthcare organizations manage, migrate and share clinical data; the first solution that can address data management in both the clinical and business sides of healthcare on a single platform. Following Commvault's strategic investment in Laitek, a pioneer in rapid data migration and storage services for PACS replacements, Commvault developed a solution built on the Commvault Data Platform and Laitek's Semperdata™ platform. With the announcement of Commvault Clinical Archive, Commvault delivered on its commitment to launch industry-specific offerings, with healthcare as a first area of focus.
Commvault has provided in this press release the following non-GAAP financial measures: non-GAAP income from operations, non-GAAP income from operations margin, non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share. This selected financial information has not been prepared in accordance with GAAP. Commvault uses these non-GAAP financial measures internally to understand, manage and evaluate its business and make operating decisions. In addition, Commvault believes these non-GAAP operating measures are useful to investors, when used as a supplement to GAAP financial measures, in evaluating Commvault's ongoing operational performance. Commvault believes that the use of these non-GAAP financial measures provide an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating ongoing operating results and trends, and in comparing its financial results with other companies in Commvault's industry, many of which present similar non-GAAP financial measures to the investment community. Finally, Commvault has provided software, services and total revenues on a constant currency basis. Commvault analyzes revenue growth on a constant currency basis in order to provide a comparable framework for assessing how the business performed excluding the effect of foreign currency fluctuations.
All of these non-GAAP financial measures should be considered as a supplement to, and not as a substitute for or superior to, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, which are provided in Table IV (Download Financial Tables).
Non-GAAP income from operations and non-GAAP income from operations margin. These non-GAAP financial measures exclude noncash stock-based compensation charges and additional FICA and related payroll tax expense incurred by Commvault when employees exercise in the money stock options or vest in restricted stock awards. In fiscal 2015, Commvault also excluded certain expenses related to its planned move into a new corporate campus headquarters. Commvault believes that these non-GAAP financial measures are useful metrics for management and investors because they compare Commvault's core operating results over multiple periods. When evaluating the performance of Commvault's operating results and developing short and long term plans, Commvault does not consider such expenses. Although noncash stock-based compensation and the additional FICA and related payroll tax expenses are necessary to attract and retain employees, Commvault places its primary emphasis on stockholder dilution as compared to the accounting charges related to such equity compensation plans. In addition, because of the varying available valuation methodologies, subjective assumptions such as volatility, which are outside of Commvault's control and the variety of awards that companies can issue, Commvault believes that providing non-GAAP financial measures that exclude noncash stock-based compensation expense and the additional FICA and related payroll tax expenses incurred on stock option exercises and vesting of restricted stock awards allow investors to make meaningful comparisons between Commvault's operating results and those of other companies.
Non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted EPS. Non-GAAP net income excludes noncash stock-based compensation, the additional FICA and related payroll tax expenses incurred by Commvault when employees exercise in the money stock options or vest in restricted stock awards, and in fiscal 2015 certain expenses related to the move into a new corporate campus headquarters. In fiscal 2016, Commvault has also excluded its share of earnings from its equity method investment. In addition, non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted EPS incorporate a non-GAAP effective tax rate of 37% in fiscal 2016 and fiscal 2015.
Commvault anticipates that in any given period its non-GAAP tax rate may be either higher or lower than the GAAP tax rate as evidenced by historical fluctuations. On an annual basis, the GAAP tax rate over the prior two fiscal years was 34% for fiscal 2015 and 37% for fiscal 2014. The fiscal 2016 tax rate is not a meaningful percentage due to the dollar amount of GAAP pre-tax income. The cash tax rate over the past two fiscal years is estimated to be 26% for fiscal 2015 and 18% for fiscal 2014. Cash taxes paid in fiscal 2016 have declined compared to fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2014. Commvault defines its cash tax rate as the total amount of cash income taxes payable for the fiscal year divided by consolidated GAAP pre-tax income. Over the next few years, Commvault believes its GAAP and cash tax rates will align.
Commvault measured itself to non-GAAP tax rates of 37% in fiscal 2016 and will continue to measure itself to a non-GAAP tax rate of 37% in fiscal 2017. Commvault believes that the use of a non-GAAP tax rate is a useful measure as it allows management and investors to compare its operating results on a more consistent basis over the multiple periods presented in its earnings release without the impact of significant variations in the tax rate as more fully described above. Non-GAAP EPS is derived from non-GAAP net income divided by the weighted average shares outstanding on a fully diluted basis.
Commvault will host a conference call today, May 3, 2016, at 8:30 a.m. EDT (5:30 a.m. PDT) to discuss its financial results. To access this call, dial (877) 731-3955 (domestic) or (530) 379-4681 (international). Investors can also access the webcast by visiting www.commvault.com. The live webcast and replay will be hosted under the Events section of the website. An archived webcast of this conference call will also be available following the call.
This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including statements regarding financial projections, which are subject to risks and uncertainties, such as competitive factors, difficulties and delays inherent in the development, manufacturing, marketing and sale of software products and related services, general economic conditions, outcome of litigation and others. For a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties affecting Commvault's business, see "Item IA. Risk Factors" in our annual report in Form 10-K and "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in our most recent quarter report in Form 10-Q. Statements regarding Commvault's beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future are forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from anticipated results. Commvault does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements. The development and timing of any product release as well as any of its features or functionality remain at our sole discretion.


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Over half of the Earth's surface is covered by water and there is only one place that is not really paralleled by any other, and that is the Red Sea, hidden between vast land strips of scorching sand. Who would imagine that a prolific and vibrant marine life thrives beneath the surface of the sea, deep in the water, in this empire of deserts.
Eight countries share a border with the Red Sea (Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Sudan, Eritrea, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Djibouti). The Red Sea stretches to 1,900 km and its width is 300 km at its widest point. The average depth is around 50 m but its deepest point lies at 3,039 m.
It is not surprising that tourists and divers, seeking to discover the deep blue, are drawn here like magnet by the magical marine life that the sea harbours underneath its surface. One of the most sought-after experiences divers crave is the chance to meet up with sharks.
While more than 400 shark species exist in the world, only a small fraction of them ever attack people, and even in those cases, they are mostly provoked or the animals feel threatened. The largest animal of the fish species, the whale shark, for example, is vegetarian, and eats planktons and algae, and is harmless to humans. Divers are able to freely swim around and among them.
Contrary to popular culture, sharks do not attack people, since humans are not part of their natural diet. Problems could start when they are being fed to attract them close to divers. When feeding, the shark's brain flips into a different gear and it is all for grabs, human or not. They become aggressive and only focus on the feeding. If divers happen to be in their vicinity during this time, there is a good chance of getting bitten or even worse. Sharks can also become defensive and go on the attack if they feel threatened, if they are being harassed, if they become confused, or if their young ones are threatened, just to name a few instances. The moral of the story – respect the sharks' habitat, you are the guest and as such, show respect and humility.
And now introducing 9+1 sharks that are most commonly found in the Red Sea
1. Leopard shark
Despite its name, it is a relatively calm predator. Its main food source are octopus, crabs, shell fish, crustaceans, and smaller fish. It does not attack people, if anything, avoids contact with humans because its fiercest hunters, aside from larger shark species, are fishermen. The female tends to be more active, the male is more reserved, and more skittish. It does not need to swim constantly for survival, so it often rests at the sea bottom. It grows to an average length of 1.2 – 1.5 m but it can also reach 2.1 m in some cases. The intricate motifs on its skin is quite different from the usual grey colour of shark skin. If you want a chance encounter with them, they can be found mostly in the North and the Tiran regions in Egypt.
2. Whale shark
It is the world's largest fish specie. It can reach up to 12 m in length on average, but much larger specimens are not unusual either. It can choose from a wide array of foods but it is partial to plankton. It poses no danger to humans. An alarming fact is that the sizes of caught specimens have been decreasing in recent years, which indicates over-fishing and as a result, the specie has now been categorised as endangered. The mating and reproduction process of the whale shark is quite a mystery as females and males live in separate communities. According to scientists, it is ovoviviparous and gives birth to live pups though the young ones have rarely been observed. It can be found by open-water reefs in plankton-rich waters.
3. Thresher shark
The thresher shark belongs to the group of large-bodied sharks, yet it is quite timid in nature. The size of adult male and female sharks are pretty much the same. The average length of the adult male is around 2.6 – 3.3 m, while the adult female's is around 2.7 – 3.6 m. The longest known specimen reached 3.95 m. The thresher shark's unique characteristic is its proportionately long tail fin which can often grow as long as the body of the shark itself. It is an ovoviviparous specie, giving birth to live pups. Intra-uterine cannibalism, or ovophagy, is also representative of this shark specie. The young fish hatch while still inside the mother and start feeding on the unfertilised eggs. This results in a small litter, usually only 2 – 4 pups that are well developed, reaching 0.9 – 1.4 m in length. Of the reefs in the Egyptian Red Sea, it can be observed at the Brother Islands, especially at Small Brother.
4. Silky shark
The silky shark can be found in all tropical and warm-climate waters around the world. If you want to meet up with them in the Red Sea, head down to Sudan, and to the southern region of the Red Sea. It is very inquisitive and it often approaches visitors. It grows in length to about 2.5 m but it can be as large as 3.5 m as well. The heaviest specimen every caught weighed 346 kg. It has a robust, long body which ends in a rounded nose. This shark got its name from the smooth and silky texture of its skin. It prefers the open waters and depths of up to 500 m but it can swim as deep as 4,000 m. The life expectancy of a silky shark is about 25 years.
5. Oceanic white-tip shark
It is a good friend of divers. It is not aggressive at all and tends to approach divers up close. It prefers the open waters and can be seen at Elphinstone, Daedalus, the Brothers in Egypt, and by the southern reefs in the Red Sea. It is about 1.5 m long, or even larger than 2 m, and weighs close to 20 kg. The white-tip shark can be easily identified by its white-tipped round fins.
6. Grey reef shark
Tropical waters are the usual home for this shark but you may very well run into it in the Red Sea as well, especially around Sanganeb and Shaab Rumi in Sudan. Its habitat is close to the coral reefs, and this is where it hunts for its prey. It tends to live near the drop-offs of outer-edge reefs and prefers moderately deep waters, usually between 20 – 60 m, though they have been found as deep as 1,000 m too. In the west it can be found between the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean's East African shores, and in the east all the way to Polynesia. It must remain in constant motion. If it stops moving, it sinks and dies. When taking a breather, they float and relax in currents.
7. Scalloped hammerhead shark
This shark's unique feature is it hammer-shaped head. The width of the head, depending on the species, is about 20 – 30% of the animal's entire length. The eyes are placed at the far ends of the head, and provide a 360-degree vision and excellent depth perception. A transparent membrane or eyelid protects the eyes during hunting and feeding. It usually cruises in deeper waters and in large schools, often counting up to 100 individuals. Its main food supplies are smaller sharks (even small hammerheads at times), manta rays, bony fish, and cephalopods. Females give birth to live young ones, and fertilisation happens internally. There are usually 15 – 30 pups in one litter, and the little scalloped hammerhead sharks can be as long as 43 – 55 cm.
8. Tiger shark
The tiger shark grows to a length of about 3 – 6 m but can be as large as 9 m. It weighs around 1 tonne. It is a solitary and nomadic animal, spending most of its life roaming from place to place. It is quite inquisitive and as such, it likes to "taste" everything, just like the great white. Its massive built and the unique patterns on its skin make it easy to identify. It is considered to be the second most dangerous animal to humans after the great white. In Egypt, it can be found cruising near Safaga and Elphinstone.
9. White-tip reef shark
It is one of the most often sighted sharks by divers. You can meet up with them pretty much at any coral reef. It rests in the caves and larger crevices near the reefs during the day, often in groups. It comes out of hiding during the night to go on a hunt for reef fish, octopus, crayfish, and crabs hiding among the corals. The white-tip reef shark often hunts in large groups. It sniffs out its prey, approaches it, and if necessary, breaks away the corals to get to it. It got its name from the white spots on the edges of its fins.
+1. Guitarfish
The guitarfish, or shark ray, is a peculiar creature, a mix between a shark and a manta ray. The average size of this cartilaginous fish is 1.5 – 1.8 m. The largest specimen every caught was 3 m long and weighed 135 kg. It has a wide, flat head and a rounded snout. Two sharp dorsal fins rise out of its body, while the pectoral fins are large and wide. Its habitat is near the coral reefs of tropical waters, in depths of 3 – 90 m. It is mostly a bottom dweller, preferring sandy and muddy bottoms, and its diet usually consists of crabs and shell fish. On the northern routes of our tours in Egypt you will find it on the sandy sea bottom.
And finally, here are 10 typical misconceptions about sharks (source: Wikipedia)
"All sharks are dangerous." Of the 370 known shark species, about 80% is physically incapable of harming humans, or rarely ever meets them. The whale shark, largest in size, growing to a length of 15 m, for example, feeds mostly on planktons, and is completely harmless to humans.
"Sharks are voracious eaters, they must constantly feed." As all animals, sharks must also eat periodically, as their metabolism dictates. Humans are not their main source of food. They feed on other fish, shell fish, and fatty animals like seals.
"Most shark attacks are fatal." In reality, about 85% of people attacked by sharks, actually survive the attack. Most large-bodied sharks initially only bite their prey to prevent it from moving and will try to actually eat it later on. This means that most potential victims do have a chance to get away and to survive the attack. The groups who are most often targeted by sharks are surfers (49%), swimmers, bathers (29%), scuba divers (15%), and paddlers (6%). These encounters are more out of curiosity than for feeding purposes.
"Lots of people are killed by sharks." The chance of being attacked by sharks is very minute compared to other rare ways of being killed like by lightening or from dog bites. On average, 5 – 15 people die worldwide as a result of shark attacks. And at the same time, humans kill close to 100 million sharks every year, in large due to commercial fishing that sharks often fall victim to. Compared to other fish species, the reproduction speed and the growth of sharks is quite slow, and as a result, many shark species are already among the endangered species or are very much on their way to join this un-coveted list.
"Great white sharks can often be found near beaches." Great whites are a relatively rare sight as they prefer deeper and colder waters. It is unusual to spot them by the beaches. This myth can be attributed to Hollywood and the false depiction of these animals (i.e. from the movie Jaws) because of their frightening look.
"There are no sharks is fresh waters." A special osmotic system makes it possible for some species like bull sharks, for example, to tolerate a wide range of salinity. These species are able to swim up rivers and into lakes.
"Sharks must continuously swim." Actually, there are several species of sharks that are able to stop moving and rest on the sea bottom. Opening and closing their mouth enables them to take on sufficient amount of oxygen. Sharks are relatively slow swimmers in general, reaching cruising speeds of about 9 km/h however they can rev it up to about 37 km/h as well.
"Sharks have poor eye sight." The underwater vision of sharks is about 10 times better than of humans. Sharks can also see colours.
"Eating shark meat makes you more aggressive." There is no scientific proof to confirm this. Unfortunately to many, shark meat is very appetising due to its mild taste, low fat content, and white and firm flesh.
"Nobody wants to be in waters full of sharks." Suspicion and fear is often replaced by curiosity in people towards an advanced predator that has existed for millions of years and whose role in maintaining the balance in the oceans' ecosystem is vital. There are many places around the world that offer a glimpse into the lives of these amazing creatures up close, within a safe and protected environment (i.e. cage diving).
Photos by Daniel Selmeczi
Photo of thresher shark by Martin Strimiska
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FAMILY DIVING TOURS ARE THE HIT OF THE SUMMER! READ ON TO FIND OUT WHY! (2019 appointments)
Most of us started diving in our 20s, and we were mesmerised by the sea. We were voracious students, taking in all the sites, and we could hardly wait for the next time we would go diving. And once we were there again, we just wanted to get as many dives in as humanly possible. We were looking for challenges, and we were up to even more complex dives, in the hope of encounters with larger fish.
Since then, 10, 20, 30 years have passed, and most of us now have families. Spouses, partners, children. And this has changed the dynamics of the good old diving blowouts, which we began to seek out less and less frequently. Either because our partners were not divers, or because now we had families, and smaller children.
So, we have come up with a different concept – a diving liveaboard tour for families. If Mom does not dive, Dad can still dive and enjoy his time under the water, while Mom can enjoy herself along with the children. The twist is that the boat does not sail on after each dive, as she usually does on a regular diving tour, but stays put for a couple of days at various sites. This way there is hardly any sailing time during the week-long holiday. No need to worry about the children bouncing and falling all over the place because of the waves because well, there will be hardly any. And another positive thing – no seasickness.
The boat is moored next to an island or in a protected bay, and the fun can begin. Jumping into the water, snorkelling, racing to the shore with zodiacs. The uninhabited islands boast beautiful white sandy beaches with plenty of room to run around in nature at its most pristine. No crowded beaches, just serene, natural surroundings, and of course, the turquoise sea to play in.
Experience shows that this form of contact and time spent together is very beneficial to parent-child relationships. It is useful, meaningful, enjoyable, healthy, and not boring in the least. It is quite a rush for parents to watch their children become one with nature.
And while all this bonding with nature is going on, Dad (or Mom) can go diving, even up to 3-4 times a day. Since the boat will be staying at one place for a day or two, the dive sites may not be as varied as on a regular diving trip but we are talking about the Red Sea here, and everybody who is familiar with Gubal Island and the Strait of Gubal in Egypt, for example, knows that it is entirely possible to do even 5-6 different dives at the same site, in the interior and exterior areas. But it is conceivable that after a couple of dives, Dad would also like to join the fun, and go snorkelling with the children, talking to them about the corals and fish, in their natural habitat – the sea.
We have been organising these summer trips for years now, and the demand keeps increasing, since our family lives and relationships are also changing. We have reached a point in our lives when we do not want to go diving on our own anymore, we would like our families to become part of this pastime of ours. It feels good to watch our partners being active and not feeling bored for once, and that the little ones are also enjoying themselves so much, it takes a prayer or two to get them out of the water at the end of the day.
Tour dates in 2019 (Sunday-Sunday):
June 16 – 23
July 7 – 14
July 21 – 28
August 4 – 11 FULL
August 11 – 18 FULL
Rates per person:
Adult: EUR590 (liveaboard) + EUR50 (port fee)
Child younger than 12 years old: EUR295 (liveaboard) + EUR50 (port fee)
Child younger than 2 years old: EUR195 (liveaboard) + EUR50 (port fee)
Rates include:
Transfers between Hurghada airport and the boat
Full-board accommodations onboard
3 main meals a day (buffet style service), snacks, fruits
Unlimited mineral water, soft drinks, tea, coffee
One 12l aluminum tank / person (DIN connection recommended)
2 dive guides
Bed linens and towel use
Free Wifi where coverage is available
Shisha (water pipe) in the Arabian café onboard
Additional expenses:
Egyptian entry visa (USD25 / person, at Hurghada airport)
Travel and diving insurance
Tip to the guides and crew if you are satisfied with the service (EUR30 / person recommended)
Rates do not include:
All other items not mentioned above
Nitrox (for divers)
15l or double tank rental (for divers)
Alcoholic beverages (may be purchased at the Duty-Free shops before the tour)
Diving equipment rental (for divers)
Satellite phone use
Touristic programs
Travel insurance for all guests, plus diving insurance for divers are mandatory for being able to participate in the tours.
Our boat – M/Y Andromeda motor yacht
You can choose between comfortable, air-conditioned twin- and queen-bed cabins equipped with private bathrooms. The bathrooms have warm-water showers, toilets, and a sink. We provide bed linens and towels for cabin use for each guest.
The boat boasts 2 sun decks and a covered deck. The dive deck is at the back of the boat along with a spacious platform from where you can enter the water.
Meal service is in the dining room. The European salon is perfect for playing and for watching films. And shisha is available in the Arabian café onboard.
The detailed program
Arrival in Hurghada
Transfer from the airport to the boat
Getting settled in the cabins
Group briefing in the salon, welcome drinks
Individual programs for the rest of the day in the harbour or in town
Dinner onboard
Shisha in the Arabian café or in the harbour
Sailing out in the morning, heading for Shaab El Erg (about 1 hour ride)
Breakfast at 08:00
Morning coffee and tea in the salon
Snorkelling with dolphins in the morning
Diving at Shaab El Erg for certified divers
Lunch at 13:00
Sailing to Gubal Island, arriving at 15:00-16:00
Afternoon snacks, fruits are served
Programs until 19:00
Snorkelling at the house reef
Riding with zodiacs in the Strait of Gubal
Relaxing on the inflatable donuts/islands in the water
Riding with zodiacs to the white sandy beaches of the islands for some snorkelling, swimming
Diving at Gubal for certified divers
Introduction dives in full gear for those who are not certified divers
Dinner at 19:00
After dinner, shisha in the Arabian café, or watching films in the salon
Night diving at the wreck in the strait for certified divers
Tuesday, Wednesday
Staying at Gubal Island
Morning coffee, tea in the salon
Snorkelling at the house reef in the morning
Afternoon programs until 19:00
Riding with zodiacs in the strait
Dinner at 19:00 (on days with no wind, BBQ dinner on the island)
Sailing to Siyul Island
Afternoon snacks, fruits
In between meals:
Snorkelling, riding with zodiacs
Diving for certified divers
Sailing to Tual Island
Relaxing, playing on the beach
Riding with zodiacs
Sailing out in the morning, heading for Shaab el Erg dolphin reef (about 2 hours ride)
Snorkelling with dolphins after lunch
Heading for Hurghada at 14:00 (about 1 hour ride)
Afternoon snacks and fruits served
Individual programs in the harbour or in town until 19:00
Good-bye dinner at the back of the boat under the stars
Breakfast at around 07:00-08:00
Departure for home
For booking, payment, and cancellation terms, write to us at info@cassiopeiasafari.com .
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LAST MINUTE SOCORRO! (January 15-22, 2019)
Visit Mexico's world-famous Revillagigedo islands in 2019! Spend a week onboard M/Y Cassiopeia and dive the awesome sites of Socorro, Roca Partida and San Benedicto!
Tour date: January 15-22, 2019
Original Price: 3 400 USD
Last Minute Offer: 2 990 USD / person + Free Nitrox
Socorro Island is well-known for its manta rays and hammerhead sharks. It is also one of the most famous places in the world to swim with humpback whales. Socorro is the largest of the four volcanic islands in the vast Pacific that form the Revillagigedo Archipelago.
The Revillagigedo Islands are four volcanic islands that form an archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, which are under Mexican federal jurisdiction and are part of the Mexican state of Colima. San Benedicto Island, the island closest to mainland shores, lies about 550km from the Mexican state of Jalisco, and about 400km from the tip of the Baja California Peninsula.
Most of the islands' surface is of volcanic origins with some sandy shores, with no source of fresh water (except for Socorro where a smaller reservoir can be found). Climate is very hot but not arid. On lower-lying areas of Socorro Island, for instance, the average annual precipitation is about 600mm, and on higher grounds it can reach up to 1,200mm as well. Most precipitation falls in the summer months, and the rest of the year (from February until May) is very dry. Water temperatures in this part of the ocean are around 25°C, and the salt content of the water is the lowest in the world here, at 28‰. Prevailing wind direction is from the Northeast.
The four islands were discovered on four different dates. First, Socorro Island was spotted on December 19, 1533 by Spanish sailors led by Hernando de Grijalva. A few days later, on December 28, 1533 they officially recorded the sighting of another island, San Benedicto Island. The first sighting of Roca Partida was recorded by the Spanish expedition of Ruy Lopez de Villalobis in November, 1542, and later that year, Clarion Island also came out of anonymity thanks to the same expedition.
10-day diving program:
1.) Roca Partida Island
The smallest of the four islands, Roca Partida ("Split Rock") is essentially two barren peaks that rise out of the ocean and are split by a low-lying rock area, hence the name. The island is about 91m long and 45m wide, and its taller peak ends at 34m. Of the four islands, this one lies in the middle. Clarion is 290km south-southwest, Socorro is 110km east-southeast, and San Benedicto is 135km east-northeast.
Beneath it, the sea teems with rich marine life. Divers have branded this spot one of the most magnificent diving experiences in the world, and no wonder. The rich eco system is home to large schools of jackfish and tuna, and schools of hammerhead, white-tip, whale and Galapagos sharks that patrol the area. Playful dolphins and majestic mantas dance in the great blue while some silver-tip sharks take refuge in the caves.
2.) San Benedicto Island
This is the easternmost island of the group and closest to the mainland. It is 4.4km long and its widest part runs 2.3km. Its surface area is less than 10km2. It boasts two prominent peaks, the taller one (about 300m), on the southwestern part of the island, actually forming a volcanic crater. The smaller one lies on the northeastern part of the island. On the eastern side there is a spot for mooring.
The secret of the island is The Boiler, home to giant Pacific manta rays, some with a wingspan of up to 8m. These gentle creatures meet and greet divers, curiously playing and dancing around them. The encounters with such magnificent giants leave divers with ever-lasting memories. The Canyon surprises with large schools of hammerhead, Galapagos, silky, dusky, and white-tip sharks appearing out of the deep blue.
3.) Socorro Island
With an area of 132km2, Socorro is the largest island in the archipelago. Originally Santo Tomas, it is named after Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Virgen del Perpetuo Socorro). The island is a volcano (Mount Evermann) that rises out of the ocean to a height of 1,050m above the surface, making it the tallest of the four islands. There is a small naval station on the western side of the island and a small village where the staff and their families are stationed. The village is served by a dock, a medical centre, a school, a church, and a canteen. There is a small fresh-water spring and also a distillation system for producing drinking water. The steep western shore walls hide numerous caves that had been carved out by the force of the ocean.
The island serves up delightful dive spots for adventure seekers like Cabo Pearce with its playful dolphins. The show of black and chevron mantas, silky sharks, and humpback whales whizzing by in the strong currents can be enjoyed from the protection of the boulders. Punta Costa's medley of corals and gorgeous tropical fish shine in brilliant colours. The mysterious tiger shark makes its presence known while dolphins and torpedo rays provide lively entertainment. Roca O'Neil is home to a large school of scalloped hammerhead sharks. Silk, silver-tip, Galapagos, and grey reef sharks round out the eclectic mix with various species of tropical fish hovering over the reef. Diamond sting rays majestically fly in the blue, always ready for a chance encounter.
Cultural Programs in Mexico:
While in Mexico, expand your cultural experience and stop in Mexico City! Enjoy an additional day or two in Mexico and visit some grand sights, for example:
The ancient city of ruins Teotihuacan, lies in the northeastern part of the Valley of Mexico in the state of Mexico (about 40km from Mexico City). Its Mesoamerican pyramids are not the only attractions. The expansive residential quarters, the Avenue of the Dead, and the well-preserved colourful murals all bear anthropological significance.
The mere size of this ancient city makes it an impressive sight. Its name roughly means "The place of those who have the road of the Gods" (Thelma D. Sullivan). The history of the city is not clear but one thing is for sure—the Aztecs "inherited" this magical place way after it had already been completed (but already in some ruins). The two prominent features of the city are the Pyramid of the Sun, and the Pyramid of the Moon. The ancient city's original area covered about 20km2. The section of the Avenue of the Dead (starting from the Pyramid of the Moon), that had been uncovered to this date, is also kilometres long. While the buildings in Teotihuacan are not very decorated, it is these dark and blackish colours and the echo reverberating among the buildings that make it so eerie. And when standing at the foot of the Pyramid of the Sun, you have the same feeling, and with reason, just like the Aztecs did, that this structure was not created by man. It is the third largest known pyramid in the world. According to archaeologists' measurements and calculations, the base area of the Pyramid of the Sun is believed to be the exact size of the Great Pyramid of Giza's base area. The top of this pyramid provides the best view onto the entire city.
In the north of Mexico City is where you will find the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the most important pilgrimage site in North America for Christians. It is also called La Villa or La Villa de Guadalupe as it has several other buildings and three magnificent churches.
For more information, write to us: info@cassiopeiasafari.com
We look forward to welcoming you onboard M/Y Cassiopeia in Mexico too!
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Soliciting money for elections illegal - NEC
The National Electoral Commission (NEC) has distanced itself from the collection of money from people to help in the presidential elections which is reportedly going on in some parts of Kigali City
Published : August 05, 2010
CAUTIONED: NEC bosses Karangwa and Munyaneza have warned against extorting residents of money
NEC Chairman, Chryislogue Karangwa said this Tuesday in a press briefing that was aimed at updating on the current status of the ongoing presidential campaigns.
"We don't know anything about that and we didn't authorize it. No one has right to ask for any financial support for whichever activity, across the country, related to elections," Karangwa said.
"In terms of budget, in terms of financial capacity, we repeat, that we are comfortable. We have everything we need to organize and conduct these forthcoming Presidential elections."
The commission's Executive Secretary, Charles Munyaneza said that the government allocated the budget requested to fully fund the exercise and "what the government could not provide we (NEC) managed to get from development partners."
The government, he said provided 83 % of Rwf 8.5bn total budget.
The commission came clean after it emerged that in some parts of the city, local leaders were soliciting money from residents, saying that the money is meant to finance the preparation of polling centres .
Munyaneza added that whoever it getting money from the people it's their own initiative but not for NEC "and we did not know it. It's our duty to carter for all the necessities at polling stations and sites."
He added that processes of cleaning the polling sites were agreed to be done only through community work (Umuganda).
He called on the general public to give information on people who could be engaged in this malpractice to be dealt with.
"This is an offence because we never authorized it."
Munyaneza said the practice was previously cited in Kinyinya, Gasabo District but it's now said to be ongoing in some parts of Kicukiro District where residents pay between Rwf 2,000 and Rwf 5,000.
The funds, sources in Kicukiro who have fallen prey say they were told, are meant to decorate the polling sites and putting in place sign posts directing voters to the sites.
But Munyaneza said all these activities were to be done in the Umuganda activities of July 31 and August 7.
When contacted, Kicukiro District Mayor, Paul Jules Ndamage, also said that whoever was doing it was breaking the law.
"Everything is done by NEC, even decorating polling stations. We made that announcement that people's support would only be through Umuganda to clean the sites…but no financial support is supposed to be collected from any person."
On the ongoing presidential campaigns, Karangwa commended the four candidates and their supporters for conducting peaceful rallies which have so far registered no chaos.
"This shows that Rwanda is on the right path to total democracy. They (RPF, PSD, PL and PPC) have given the country a good name and we can now say that elections will be healthy," Karangwa said.
He also commended the media for displaying professionalism in covering the campaigns and their commitment in building a peaceful country.


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5 Easy Ways to use Twitter for Marketing
Haardika Sethi
Twitter is one of the biggest social media platforms out there with more than 330 million active users monthly. It started as a microblogging social networking site but has become much more, it is the first choice of almost all public figures. With the ease of accessibility and communication, Twitter has also become a beacon for free speech.
Brands use Twitter to cultivate a relationship with their consumers, reach out to potential customers and build their brand. Being a text-first platform, it allows brands to offer interesting quips and encourage conversation with users. Brands often capitalize on trends and topical trends to connect with their audience and market their products.
Here are 5 ways to use Twitter for Marketing:
1. Community Building
To build a community on Twitter, adopt a storytelling narrative, deliver high-quality content, engage with users and track your account's performance using Twitter analytics.
Create a plan and define the goals of your community. Now as per your goals, think of the kind of content you want to put out. Engage with your followers and check out Twitter's trending list to know what people are talking about.
After the above endeavors, measure your success using analytics. These metrics will help you identify what's working and what is not and how to modify your strategy accordingly.
2. Moment Marketing
Moment marketing implies sending the right message to the audience at the right time. More often than not moment marketing is topical in nature, for example, Amul posts caricatures based on recent events to promote their dairy products.
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Amul cleverly encapsulated Mira Bai Chanu's Silver medal in Tokyo Olympics to market its snacks. Such a take enables users to relate more to the brand's message.
3. Addressing Customer concerns
Twitter is useful for building your brand and is of utmost importance when it comes to addressing customer concerns. Users often take to Twitter, their experience with a particular product or a brand.
This presents a unique opportunity for brands to address the concerns of their consumers publically. A prompt and kind response is often appreciated by the consumer as well as other users.
4. Advertising
Do not make the mistake of overlooking Twitter when it comes to advertising. It is a great platform to reach out to 30-49-year-olds since they make up for 44% of Twitter's userbase.
That said in India, the platform is also gaining popularity among younger age groups. Twitter Ads offers a vast number of choices when it comes to ad formats, targeting options, and features.
Some of Twitter's most intriguing ad features include keyword targeting, tweet engager targeting, tailored audiences, and finally, low cost per click.
5. Social Listening
Twitter is an invaluable tool to assess public opinion about your brand. To start small, search your brand's name or hashtag on Twitter and look at the conversations users are having.
Listening in on these conversations can help you identify the areas you and your marketing team should work on. Make use of Twitter's Advanced Search feature to help with this.
It's time to leverage this social media platform to its fullest!
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Marvel Studios has revealed the first look at Captain Marvel starring Brie Larson as the titular character.
The film will be Marvel Studios' first female-led superhero since they launched their studio back in 2008. So you can say that this has been something everyone has been waiting to see. Check out the first look below.
Entertainment Weekly shared the first look at Larson as Captain Marvel on the cover of their upcoming issue. So you can expect to learn a few more things about the film in the coming days.
Fans may recognize the hero's intergalactic star emblem that appeared towards the end of Avengers: Infinity War when Nick Fury sent out a distress signal to her with his beeper. But whether or not she will receive it in time remains to be seen. But unlike some of the spies, witches, elite guard and Valkyries, Captain Marvel is a different kind of superhero.
We got a very early look at some of the concept art of the film, which gave fans an idea of what to expect. That was followed by the release of a production photo announcing the start of principal photography. Since then, there have been a few leaked photos that suggest, she won't don the red, blue, and gold right from the start. But unlike some origin films, Captain Marvel will be breaking tradition as she will already have her powers from the start. She then leaves Earth to join a Kree military force led by an enigmatic commander played by Jude Law. However, when she returns she finds herself questioning her past.
But her battle is just beginning, as Talos (Ben Mendelsohn) leads his Skrull army to invade Earth.
Marvel Studios has confirmed that the film will take place during the '90s, years before the events of the first Iron Man. So it comes as no surprise that Jackson and Clark Gregg will be reprising their roles as Nick Fury and Phil Coulson, respectively. The film will also see the return of Lee Pace and Djimon Hounsou, who also will be reprising their roles as Ronan and Korath.
Fury and Coulson have appeared in various Marvel films throughout the years. The former has provided aid and support throughout his appearances up until Avengers: Infinity War, while the latter had a huge role in Phase 1 up until his death in the first Avengers film. Ronan and Korath appeared in the first Guardians of the Galaxy.
Captain Marvel also stars Lashana Lynch, Gemma Chan, Algenis Perez Soto, Rune Temte, and Mckenna Grace.
The film also marks the first time that a woman is a co-director of a major Marvel Studios motion picture. Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck (Mississippi Grind, Half Nelson) helm the film, using a script written by themselves, and a group of female writers that consist of Meg LeFauve (Inside Out), Nicole Perlman (Guardians of the Galaxy, First Man), Geneva Robertson-Dworet (Tomb Raider, Sherlock Holmes 3), and Liz Flahive and Carly Mensch (Glow).
Captain Marvel is schedule to hit theaters on March 8, 2019.


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Q: REGEX conversion of VARCHAR value to DATE in Snowflake stored procedure using RLIKE not consistent I am trying to convert a column that has mixed date formats - 2017/12/10, 2018-02-27, 8/18/2017 to YYYY-MM-DD format through a Snowflake stored procedure. When executing through CALL statement, the order in which it executes the case statement doesn't seem to be consistent.
TableA:
CREATE TABLE TABLE_A
(
START_DATE VARCHAR,
END_DATE VARCHAR,
RECORDED_DATE VARCHAR);

INSERT INTO TABLE_A VALUES ('2021-11-09', '2021-11-09','2018/03/29');
INSERT INTO TABLE_A VALUES ('2021-11-09', '2021-11-09','2018-02-27');
INSERT INTO TABLE_A VALUES ('2021-11-09', '2021-11-09','8/18/2017');

Stored procedure:
CREATE OR REPLACE PROCEDURE LOAD_TABLE_B(LD VARCHAR)
RETURNS STRING
LANGUAGE JAVASCRIPT
EXECUTE AS CALLER
AS
$$
var insert_command =`INSERT INTO TABLE_B

SELECT START_DATE
,END_DATE
,CASE WHEN RECORDED_DATE RLIKE '\\d{4}/\\d{2}/\\d{2}' THEN TO_DATE(RECORDED_DATE, 'YYYY/MM/DD')
ELSE TO_DATE(RECORDED_DATE)
END  AS RECORDED_DATE
,HASH(S.$1,S.$2,S.$3) AS CHECKSUM_HASH
FROM TABLE_A  S;
`;

try {
    snowflake.execute({sqlText:insert_command});
    return "Success";
    }
catch (err)  {
    throw err;
        }

$$ ;

CALL LOAD_TABLE_B(1);

Error message:
Execution error in store procedure LOAD_TABLE_B: Date '2018/03/29' is not recognized At Snowflake.execute, line 18 position 11

A: Because you're running this in a stored procedure. The query itself has an extra round of parsing and character escaping before it is executed. meaning you need extra backslashes. The syntax gets borderline silly, but this is what you need.
var insert_command =`CREATE OR REPLACE TABLE TABLE_B AS
SELECT START_DATE
,END_DATE
,CASE WHEN RECORDED_DATE RLIKE '\\\\d{4}/\\\\d{2}/\\\\d{2}' THEN TO_DATE(RECORDED_DATE, 'YYYY/MM/DD')
ELSE TO_DATE(RECORDED_DATE)
END  AS RECORDED_DATE
,HASH(S.$1,S.$2,S.$3) AS CHECKSUM_HASH
FROM TABLE_A  S;
`;

A: another solution instead of using RLIKE in a CASE is to just nest the TRY_TO_DATE formats in a COALESCE
COALESCE(TRY_TO_DATE(recorded_date), TRY_TO_DATE(recorded_date, 'YYYY/MM/DD')) AS RECORDED_DATEAS recorded_date

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include_recipe "apt"

scalaris_pkgs = ["scalaris"]

scalaris_repo_base = "http://download.opensuse.org/repositories/home:/scalaris:/svn/"

# debian ubuntu centos redhat fedora suse
scalaris_repo = value_for_platform(
  "debian" => {:default => scalaris_repo_base + "Debian_" + node[:platform_version]},
  "ubuntu" => {:default => scalaris_repo_base + "xUbuntu_" + node[:platform_version]},
  "centos" => {:default => scalaris_repo_base + "CentOS_" + node[:platform_version]},
  "redhat" => {:default => scalaris_repo_base + "RHEL_" + node[:platform_version]},
  "fedora" => {:default => scalaris_repo_base + "Fedora_" + node[:platform_version]},
  "suse"   => {:default => scalaris_repo_base + "openSUSE_" + node[:platform_version]}
  )

case node[:platform]
when "debian", "ubuntu"
  apt_repository "scalaris-svn" do
    action :add
    uri scalaris_repo + " ./"
    key "http://download.opensuse.org/repositories/home:/scalaris:/svn/openSUSE_Factory/repodata/repomd.xml.key"
  end
when "centos", "redhat", "fedora"
  execute "create-yum-cache" do
    command "yum -q makecache"
    action :nothing
  end

  ruby_block "reload-internal-yum-cache" do
    block do
      Chef::Provider::Package::Yum::YumCache.instance.reload
    end
    action :nothing
  end

  remote_file "/etc/yum.repos.d/home:scalaris:svn.repo" do
    source scalaris_repo + "/home:scalaris:svn.repo"
    mode "0644"
    notifies :run, resources(:execute => "create-yum-cache"), :immediately
    notifies :create, resources(:ruby_block => "reload-internal-yum-cache"), :immediately
  end
when "suse"
  execute "create-zypper-repo" do
    command "zypper --gpg-auto-import-keys addrepo --refresh \"" + scalaris_repo + "\" scalaris-svn"
    action :run
  end
end

scalaris_pkgs.each do |pkg|
  package pkg do
    action :install
  end
end

template "/etc/scalaris/initd.conf" do
  source "initd.conf.erb"
  owner "scalaris"
  group "scalaris"
  mode "0644"
  variables(
    :scalaris_node => node[:REC][:PICs][:scalaris_PIC][0][:attributes][:scalaris_node]
  )
#  notifies :restart, resources(:service => "scalaris")
end

template "/etc/scalaris/scalaris.local.cfg" do
  source "scalaris.local.cfg.erb"
  owner "scalaris"
  group "scalaris"
  mode "0644"
  variables(
    :scalaris_port => node[:REC][:PICs][:scalaris_PIC][0][:attributes][:scalaris_port],
    :scalaris_port_web => node[:REC][:PICs][:scalaris_PIC][0][:attributes][:scalaris_port_web],
    :scalaris_start_first => node[:REC][:PICs][:scalaris_PIC][0][:attributes][:scalaris_start_first],
    :scalaris_start_mgmt_server => node[:REC][:PICs][:scalaris_PIC][0][:attributes][:scalaris_start_mgmt_server],
    :scalaris_mgmt_server => node[:REC][:PICs][:scalaris_PIC][0][:attributes][:scalaris_mgmt_server],
    :scalaris_known_hosts => node[:REC][:PICs][:scalaris_PIC][0][:attributes][:scalaris_known_hosts],
    :scalaris_nodes_per_vm => node[:REC][:PICs][:scalaris_PIC][0][:attributes][:scalaris_nodes_per_vm],
    :scalaris_max_json_req_size => node[:REC][:PICs][:scalaris_PIC][0][:attributes][:scalaris_max_json_req_size],
    :scalaris_users => node[:REC][:PICs][:scalaris_PIC][0][:attributes][:scalaris_users]
  )
#  notifies :restart, resources(:service => "scalaris")
end

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#pragma once

#include <thrust/host_vector.h>
#include "dg/topology/weights.h"
#include "magnetic_field.h"
#include "flux.h"

/*!@file
 *
 * The flux surface average
 */
namespace dg
{
namespace geo
{

/**
 * @brief Flux surface integral of the form
 \f$ \int dR dZ f(R,Z) \delta(\psi_p(R,Z)-\psi_0) g(R,Z) \f$

 where for the width of the Gaussian shaped delta function we use the maximum of \c 0.5*h*GradPsip
     where \c h is the cell size in the grid
 * @ingroup misc_geo
 */
template <class container >
struct FluxSurfaceIntegral
{
     /**
     * @brief Construct from a grid and a magnetic field
     * f and g are default initialized to 1
     * @param g2d grid
     * @param mag contains psip, psipR and psipZ
     * @param width_factor can be used to tune the width of the numerical delta function (\c width = \c 0.5*h*GradPsi*width_factor)
     */
    FluxSurfaceIntegral(const dg::Grid2d& g2d, const TokamakMagneticField& mag, double width_factor = 1.):
            m_f(dg::evaluate(dg::one, g2d)), m_g(m_f), m_delta(m_f),
            m_psi( dg::evaluate( mag.psip(), g2d)),
            m_w2d ( dg::create::weights( g2d))
    {
        thrust::host_vector<double> psipR  = dg::evaluate( mag.psipR(), g2d);
        thrust::host_vector<double> psipZ  = dg::evaluate( mag.psipZ(), g2d);
        double psipRmax = dg::blas1::reduce( psipR, 0., dg::AbsMax<double>()  );
        double psipZmax = dg::blas1::reduce( psipZ, 0., dg::AbsMax<double>()  );
        double deltapsi = 0.5*(psipZmax*g2d.hy() +psipRmax*g2d.hx())/g2d.nx();
        m_eps = deltapsi*width_factor;
    }
    double get_deltapsi() const{return m_eps;}

    /**
     * @brief Set the left function to integrate
     *
     * @param f the container containing the discretized function
     */
    void set_left( const container& f){
        dg::blas1::copy( f, m_f);
    }
    /**
     * @brief Set the right function to integrate
     *
     * @param g the container containing the discretized function
     */
    void set_right( const container& g){
        dg::blas1::copy( g, m_g);
    }
    /**
     * @brief Calculate the Flux Surface Integral
     *
     * @param psip0 the actual psi value of the flux surface
     * @return Int_psip0 (f,g)
     */
    double operator()(double psip0)
    {
        dg::GaussianX delta( psip0, m_eps, 1./(sqrt(2.*M_PI)*m_eps));
        dg::blas1::evaluate( m_delta, dg::equals(), delta, m_psi);
        dg::blas1::pointwiseDot( 1., m_delta, m_f, m_g, 0., m_delta);
        return dg::blas1::dot( m_delta, m_w2d);
    }
    private:
    double m_eps;
    container m_f, m_g, m_delta, m_psi;
    const container m_w2d;
};

//This method for computing volumes is tested against flux-aligned grids in e.g. flux_t.cu
/**
 * @brief Flux volume integral of the form
 \f$ \int dR dZ f(R,Z) \Theta(\psi_p(R,Z)-\psi_0) g(R,Z) \f$

 where \c Theta is the Heaviside function
 * @ingroup misc_geo
 */
template<class container>
struct FluxVolumeIntegral
{
     /**
     * @brief Construct from a grid and a magnetic field
     * f and g are default initialized to 1
     * @param g2d grid
     * @param mag contains psip
     */
    template<class Geometry2d>
    FluxVolumeIntegral(const Geometry2d& g2d, const TokamakMagneticField& mag):
        m_f(dg::evaluate(dg::one, g2d)), m_g(m_f), m_heavi(m_f),
        m_psi( dg::pullback( mag.psip(), g2d)),
        m_w2d ( dg::create::volume( g2d))
    {
    }

    /**
     * @brief Set the left function to integrate
     *
     * @param f the container containing the discretized function
     */
    void set_left( const container& f){
        dg::blas1::copy( f, m_f);
    }
    /**
     * @brief Set the right function to integrate
     *
     * @param g the container containing the discretized function
     */
    void set_right( const container& g){
        dg::blas1::copy( g, m_g);
    }
    /**
     * @brief Calculate the Flux Volume Integral
     *
     * @param psip0 the actual psi value of the flux surface
     * @return Int_0^psip0 (f,g)
     */
    double operator()(double psip0)
    {
        dg::Heaviside heavi( psip0, -1);
        dg::blas1::evaluate( m_heavi, dg::equals(), heavi, m_psi);
        dg::blas1::pointwiseDot( 1., m_heavi, m_f, m_g, 0., m_heavi);
        return dg::blas1::dot( m_heavi, m_w2d);
    }
    private:
    double m_eps;
    container m_f, m_g, m_heavi, m_psi;
    const container m_w2d;
};

/**
 * @brief Flux surface average (differential volume average) over quantity
 \f$ \langle f\rangle(\psi_0) = \frac{1}{A} \int dR dZ \delta(\psi_p(R,Z)-\psi_0) f(R,Z)H(R,Z) \f$

 with \f$ A = \int dRdZ \delta(\psi_p(R,Z)-\psi_0)H(R,Z)\f$
 where \c H is a weight function that can be used to e.g. cut away parts of the domain below the X-point or contain a volume form
 * @ingroup misc_geo
 */
template <class container >
struct FluxSurfaceAverage
{
     /**
     * @brief Construct from a field and a grid
     * @param g2d 2d grid
     * @param mag contains psip, psipR and psipZ
     * @param f the function to take the average over (until \c set_container() is called)
     * @param weights Weight function \c H (can be used to cut away parts of the domain e.g. below the X-point and/or contain a volume form without dg weights)
     * @param width_factor can be used to tune the width of the numerical delta function (\c width = \c h*GradPsi*width_factor)
     */
    FluxSurfaceAverage( const dg::Grid2d& g2d, const TokamakMagneticField& mag, const container& f, container weights, double width_factor = 1.) :
    m_avg( g2d,mag, width_factor), m_area( g2d, mag, width_factor)
    {
        m_avg.set_left( f);
        //    container gradpsi  = dg::evaluate( dg::geo::GradPsip( c), g2d);
        //    dg::blas1::pointwiseDot( weights, gradpsi, weights);
        m_avg.set_right( weights);
        m_area.set_right( weights);
    }

    double get_deltapsi() const{return m_avg.get_deltapsi;}

    /**
     * @brief Reset the function to average
     *
     * @param f the container containing the discretized function
     */
    void set_container( const container& f){
        m_avg.set_left( f);
    }
    /**
     * @brief Calculate the Flux Surface Average
     *
     * @param psip0 the actual psi value for q(psi)
     * @return q(psip0)
     */
    double operator()(double psip0)
    {
        return m_avg(psip0)/m_area(psip0);
    }
    private:
    FluxSurfaceIntegral<container> m_avg, m_area;
};

/**
 * @brief Class for the evaluation of the safety factor q based on a flux-surface integral
 * \f$ q(\psi_0) = \frac{1}{2\pi} \int dRdZ \frac{I(\psi_p)}{R} \delta(\psi_p - \psi_0)H(R,Z) \f$

where \c H is a weights function that can optionally be used to cut away parts of the domain e.g. below the X-point.
 * @copydoc hide_container
 * @ingroup misc_geo
 *
 */
struct SafetyFactorAverage
{
     /**
     * @brief Construct from a field and a grid
     * @param g2d 2d grid
     * @param mag contains psip, psipR and psipZ and Ipol
     * @param width_factor can be used to tune the width of the numerical delta function (\c width = \c h*GradPsi*width_factor)
     */
    SafetyFactorAverage(const dg::Grid2d& g2d, const TokamakMagneticField& mag, double width_factor = 1.) :
        m_fsi( g2d, mag, width_factor)
    {
        thrust::host_vector<double> alpha = dg::evaluate( mag.ipol(), g2d);
        thrust::host_vector<double> R = dg::evaluate( dg::cooX2d, g2d);
        dg::blas1::pointwiseDivide( alpha, R, alpha);
        m_fsi.set_left( alpha);
    }
    /// Weight function \c H (can be used to cut away parts of the domain e.g. below the X-point)
    void set_weights( const thrust::host_vector<double>& weights){
        m_fsi.set_right( weights);
    }
    /**
     * @brief Calculate the q(psip0)
     * @param psip0 the flux surface
     * @return q(psip0)
     */
    double operator()(double psip0)
    {
        return m_fsi( psip0)/(2.*M_PI);
    }
    private:
    FluxSurfaceIntegral<thrust::host_vector<double> > m_fsi;
};

/**
 * @brief Evaluation of the safety factor q based on direct integration of
 * \f$ q(\psi_0) = \frac{1}{2\pi} \int d\Theta \frac{B^\varphi}{B^\Theta} \f$

 * @attention Return value undefined if evaluated outside the closed fieldline region, but the function always returns, it won't throw an error or something
 * @copydoc hide_container
 * @ingroup misc_geo
 *
 */
struct SafetyFactor
{
    SafetyFactor( const TokamakMagneticField& mag):
        m_fpsi( mag.get_psip(), mag.get_ipol(), mag.R0(), 0.,false){}

    /**
     * @brief Calculate q(psip0)
     * @param psip0 the flux surface
     * @return q(psip0)
     */
    double operator()( double psip0)
    {
        return 1./m_fpsi( psip0);
    }
private:
    dg::geo::flux::detail::Fpsi m_fpsi;

};

}//namespace geo

}//namespace dg


Genova - The Board of Directors of GNV has approved the company's results for 2017, which show the firm has yet again improved its financial performance, including revenues and assets. GNV recorded growth across all major performance indicators. In particular, the company recorded revenues of approximately €361 million, up 13.3% compared to 2016. The company's profitability also improved, as the figure for its operating margin showed, increasing by 24.3% compared to 2016, to €63.6 million.
The operating results almost quadrupled compared to 2016, reaching €8.3 million, while net results, although 21% better than the previous year, were still about €9.8 million in the red, mainly due to increases in fuel prices which were only partially offset by an optimization in the fleet's deployment. In 2017, GNV further consolidated its business model strategy with an expansion of its route network, particularly to the Maghreb region, and on global diversification, by actively pursuing leasing opportunities for the fleet's vessels.
This resulted in growth in the volume of passengers carried across all main markets, which in 2017 amounted to 1,676,158 (+ 8.9% compared to 2016), mainly through the strengthening of routes to Morocco. In addition, increases in freight volumes were recorded, for a total of over two million linear meters (+14.2%), attributable to both the strengthening of the Civitavecchia-Palermo route, and to running the Malta route throughout the year. Lastly, the company has actively pursued its leasing program, thus enhancing the flexibility of its assets: "2017 saw the continuation of a positive trend for GNV, moving forward along the business consolidation path on which it had already embarked," commented Pierfrancesco Vago, GNV chairman.
The gains recorded in all business segments were also supported by a significant increase in the company's workforce, which reached 1,348 employees, +36.8% compared to 2016.


Arlington County is a 26 square mile metropolitan area adjacent to the nation's capital. With a population of approximately 215,000, Arlington is among the most densely populated jurisdictions in the country.
Arlington is home to many notable attractions, including Arlington National Cemetery, the Pentagon, Iwo Jima Memorial, and the Air Force Memorial. Arlington is also home to Reagan National Airport, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, and several federal agencies.
The Environmental Health (EH) Staff includes eight Environmental Health Specialists, two Environmental Health Technicians, one Senior Environmental Health Specialist, one Supervisor, one Manager, and one Administrative Support Staff. Programs include inspections of food establishments, temporary events, farmer's markets, tourist establishments (hotels and motels), and water recreation facilities (swimming pools, spas, spray parks). Other programs include investigation of potential foodborne related outbreaks, complaint investigations, investigation of environmental sources of lead (for children age 6 or less with elevated blood lead levels), and providing information and education regarding other environmental risks to health. Some information and educational topics include tickborne disease, bedbugs, and control of other pests. The EH Program works with many other agencies to protect and promote the health of residents and visitors.


PLEASE NOTE: Selections of artworks culled from the permanent collection are NOT on permanent display. Each year the museum strives to have at least one of its professionally curated exhibitions come from its own collections. Items are occasionally loaned to regional, national and international institutions for exhibition purposes. Please check our Current & Upcoming Exhibitions page for more information about ongoing and upcoming exhibitions.
The greatest area of growth in the USC Fisher Museum of Art in recent years is in the 20th and 21st centuries collections. This has been achieved through the generosity of donors and through purchases made by the museum. USC Fisher Museum of Art's later collections span the medias of painting, prints, drawings, photography, and sculpture. The contemporary collections feature works principally by artists from California but also include an emphasis on international art, especially that of Mexico and Spain. Some of the artists include: Andy Warhol, Hanson Puthuff, Charles Smith, Gronk, Patssi Valdez, Jan Stursa, Sylvia Shap, Einar and Jamex de la Torre, Maynard Dixon, Salomon Huerta, Marta Palau, Carmen Calvo, Albert Contreras, Reverend Ethan Acres, Wallace Berman, and Fandra Chang.


Under NYS Dept. of Agriculture and Markets Law, Article 7 and Town Code Chapter 77 (available online at www.townofwarwick.org), any Town of Warwick resident who owns a dog over four (4) months of age is required to license the dog with the Town Clerk. This license must be renewed yearly on the anniversary of the issuance of the license. There are penalties for failing to register your dog, so to avoid unnecessary fees please contact the Town Clerk's office at 986-1124 to get your pet registered. Thank you for your cooperation.
Another Applefest is upon us and while 30,000-35,000 people descend upon our Town, it is only for one day. This is an important day for all of our not-for-profit service organizations who in turn plough all the money back into our community, helping so many of our residents. So on Sun., Oct. 14, enjoy the day, visit our local vendors and celebrate the bounty of the harvest our great farms produce. Congratulations to all the organizers and EMS personnel who run this huge event and keep it safe. The day after, you would never know it existed – well done!
Apple season brings numerous visitors to our area farms and roadways. While this can present travel delays for many, it is a vital time to ensure the financial health of our farms, as well as our tourist economy. Hopefully, we can appreciate what all these visitors contribute and just enjoy the beauty and bounty of our stunning valley this fall.
A Public Hearing to consider a Proposed Introductory Local Law No. 10 entitled "A Local Law amending Chapter 157 of the Code of the Town of Warwick entitled 'Water'" will be held on Thurs., Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. in the Warwick Town Hall.
A Public Hearing to consider a Proposed Introductory Local Law No. 9 entitled "A Local Law amending Chapter 164 'Zoning'" will be held on Thurs., Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. in the Warwick Town Hall.
The Public Hearing to consider Proposed Local Law No. 11 entitled "A Local Law entitled 'Replacing Chapter 29, Article I 'Sexual Harassment' in its entirety with a new Chapter 29, Article I to conform to NYS Labor Law 201-G" will be held on Thurs., Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. in the Warwick Town Hall.
The next regular meeting of the Town Board will be held on Thurs., Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Warwick Town Hall, 132 Kings Hwy. in Warwick NY.
The above The above The above column, written by Warwick Town Supervisor Michael Sweeton, has been published in the Oct. 10 issue of the Warwick Valley Dispatch.


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Arteta delighted as Arsenal gears up to 'safely' welcome 2,000 fans into stadium
Mikel Arteta (File photo)
London [UK], November 27 (ANI): Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is delighted that the club will welcome 2,000 supporters during their Europa League clash against Rapid Vienna.
Arsenal on Thursday confirmed that it will be "safely welcoming" 2,000 fans after the UK Government's announcement that Emirates Stadium is located in a Tier 2 area under the latest COVID-19 guidelines.
"It's been almost nine long months since we had fans in attendance at Emirates Stadium and our matches have simply not been the same without you. While we appreciate that reduced capacity matches will be far from being 'back to normal', we can't wait to welcome our fans back home for what will be a historic moment for the club," the club had said in a statement.
Arsenal secured a 3-0 win against Molde in the Europa League on Thursday. Arteta expressed his elation over the recent development after their victory.
"I am really happy, the club is working really hard on the final details after the announcement that we had to try to make it possible. We are delighted, the players are delighted and we need to make sure it works and we can increase [the crowds] after," the club's official website quoted Arteta as saying.
Arsenal will play against Wolves on November 30 in the Premier League before taking Rapid Vienna in the Europa League on December 4. (ANI)
Loretta Lynn Receives COVID-19 Vaccine
The US death toll from the coronavirus pandemic has passed 400,000 according to data from Johns Hopkins University. There have now been 24.2 million confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the nation since the virus began to spread in February 2020. President-elect Joe Biden will take the oath of office at midday on Wednesday and has readied a series of initiatives to try and thwart the spread of Covid-19.
"I'm sure ready to put COVID in the rear-view mirror!"
Why Ammo Stock Popped on Tuesday
Shares of ammunition manufacturer Ammo (NASDAQ: POWW) continued to pop off on Tuesday, the first trading day of this week -- and the second day since Ammo announced that it has won a contract to supply a "significant" amount of ammunition to a foreign buyer. As of 2:45 p.m. EST today, Ammo stock is up 5%, adding to the 1.9% gain it enjoyed the day after the contract was announced. On Thursday last week, Ammo informed investors that "it has entered into a significant international transaction involving 7.62 mm ammunition."
INVESTIGATION ALERT: Nationally Ranked Shareholder Rights Law Firm Labaton Sucharow is Investigating SolarWinds Corporation (NYSE: SWI) For Potential Securities Violations
Labaton Sucharow, a nationally ranked and award-winning shareholder rights litigation firm, is investigating potential securities violations against information technology company SolarWinds Corporation (NYSE: SWI) in connection with the vulnerability of its servers to software breaches and cyberattacks.
Pfizer Inc told Canada on Tuesday it will receive no coronavirus vaccines next week, officials said, an unexpected development that promises more pain for provinces already complaining about a shortage of supplies. Pfizer said last week it would slow production in late January and early February because of changes in manufacturing processes, resulting in a supply cut for Canada and European Union nations. Canada had already predicted last week that Pfizer shipments would be cut in half over the next month.
Are Investors in for a Second Round of Closures? Here's What It Could Mean
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BNY Mellon Alcentra Global Multi-Strategy Credit Fund, Inc. Announces Dates of Quarterly Tender Offer
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A federal judge has rejected convicted pharmaceutical executive's Martin Shkreli's second request to be let out of prison early, showing skepticism about his claim in court papers that mental health issues have weakened his immune system and made him more susceptible to contracting the coronavirus. U.S. District Judge Kiyo Matsumoto said in a 12-page ruling on Friday that Shkreli again failed to demonstrate extraordinary and compelling factors that would require a sentence modification, such as release under home confinement rules designed to move vulnerable inmates out of institutions during the pandemic. Matsumoto, the same judge that ruled against Shkreli in May, said the 37-year-old presented no evidence to support his claims and that a mental health practitioner who evaluated him found him to be stable.
SABEW's Best in Business Awards Competition Open for Entries
SABEW, the leading association of business journalists, is accepting entries in the prestigious Best in Business journalism award contest. The contest, in its 26th year, recognizes stories in 29 categories, including banking/finance, breaking news, economics and personal finance.
Why 3D Systems Stock Popped Today
Shares of 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) jumped today after Stifel analyst Noelle Dilts initiated coverage of the company. While Dilts is optimistic about 3D Systems, she did say that the near-term upside could be limited following the stock's 116% share price surge earlier this month. The share price had been relatively flat for an entire year, but with the gains earlier this month, on top of today's increase, the company's stock is up 193% over the past four weeks.
Michail Antonio deepens West Brom woes with winner for West Ham
Matt Hancock forced into self-isolation again after being 'pinged' by test and trace app
Matt Hancock has been told to self-isolate for the second time after coming into contact with someone who has tested positive for coronavirus. The Health Secretary said he had been "pinged" by the NHS test and trace app after he led a press conference from Downing Street on Monday. He said he will now work from home until Sunday, and urged others to do the same if they are contacted after an encounter with someone who has the virus. "This self-isolation is perhaps the most important part of all the social distancing because I know from the app that I've been in close contact with somebody who's tested positive, and this is how we break the chains of transmission," Mr Hancock said in a video posted online. "I've got to work from home for the next six days and together, by doing this, by following this and all the other panoply of rules that we've had to put in place, we can get through this and beat this virus."
Vogue Will Print Second Kamala Harris Cover After Backlash To 'Disrespectful' Original
Readers can now buy the February issue of the magazine -- featuring a more formal shot of the vice president-elect -- online.
Polling Shows Broad Support in Midwest for Biden Administration, Congress to Retool and Rebuild American Manufacturing
WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New polling released today by the BlueGreen Alliance showed voters in the Midwest vigorously support making rebuilding and retooling the American manufacturing sector a critical component of recovery efforts by Congress or the Biden administration. Hart Research conducted the poll of 1,500 registered voters in Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin from November 17-23, which showed that among voters in the Industrial Midwest: 86% said it is important (71% very important) to rebuild and retool American manufacturing to make the products we need here at home, including modernizing our factories to produce less pollution and investing in clean technologies;83% said it is important (64% very important) that we modernize American manufacturing so that we are producing more goods—like cars, steel, and electronics—in an environmentally friendly way; and73% said the president and Congress should make it a top or high priority to pass a plan that includes elements of the BlueGreen Alliance's manufacturing agenda. "COVID-19 has ravaged the health of the public and millions are still out of work. We need Congress and President-elect Biden to deliver immediate relief and long-term economic recovery," said Jason Walsh, Executive Director of the BlueGreen Alliance. "This poll shows voters in the Industrial Midwest want to focus on retooling and rebuilding American manufacturing. President-elect Biden and Congress need to make building the technologies of the future here in America a central component of a long-term plan to rebuild our economy after this crisis." The poll also found that voters overwhelmingly support the individual elements of the BlueGreen Alliance's manufacturing agenda, including: 95% said they were favorable or somewhat favorable toward making sure investments in manufacturing create good-paying jobs with good benefits, and ensure health and safety for workers and communities;84% said they were favorable or somewhat favorable toward modernizing American industries, such as steel, aluminum, and glass, to manufacture these critical products in a way that produces less pollution; and83% were favorable or somewhat favorable toward retooling American factories to produce the cutting-edge products of the future, like clean vehicles and energy technologies. "It's clear there is broad support for a manufacturing plan that helps us to build the clean economy of the future, among Biden supporters and Trump supporters, and among white voters and voters of color," said Walsh. "We need a recovery plan now that invests in manufacturing and prepares the United States to compete in the global economy to build the technologies of the future and to invest in our existing industries—like steel, cement, and aluminum—to make them cleaner and more competitive. This is a plan everyone can get behind." ###The BlueGreen Alliance unites America's largest labor unions and its most influential environmental organizations to solve today's environmental challenges in ways that create and maintain quality jobs and build a stronger, fairer economy. Visit http://www.bluegreenalliance.org. CONTACT: Abby Harvey BlueGreen Alliance 202-709-5113 aharvey@bluegreenalliance.org
LEAF Announces Filing of Amended and Restated Filing Statement
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Barack Obama's inaugural poet envisions a post-Trump future: 'We're not back in the Brady Bunch house'
In January 2014, Richard Blanco became the first Latino, immigrant, and gay person chosen to be an inaugural poet. He speaks to Clémence Michallon about cautious hope, what it means to love a country, and the moment he felt America loved him back


An Italian food service equipment conglomerate will further consolidate its U.S. operations in the Triad when it moves the headquarters of its Beverage-Air commercial refrigeration company and about 40 jobs to Winston-Salem.
CEO Filippo Berti said his firm's new 21,600-square-foot building near Smith Reynolds Airport should be ready in May. Frank L. Blum Construction is handling the building project, which has a permit value of $980,000.
Beverage-Air, currently based in Spartanburg, S.C., is owned by The Ali Group, an Italian firm controlled by Berti's family. It has more than 7,000 employees in 24 countries. The new Beverage-Air building will be located on Patterson Street next to the existing headquarters of Champion Industries, another Ali company that makes commercial dishwashing equipment.
Read more about it on the The Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area website here.


Highway 87 East. within 15 miles of the city.
I live in San Antonio, TX and am presently attending a US Navy school at Goodfellow AFB in San Angelo, TX. I travel back and forth to see my family every possible weekend. I have discovered that the LEA of Tom Greene County area typically surf this area of the highway, driving back and forth, regularly stopping speeders and non-speeders alike. I was personally stopped immediately after crossing over a small bridge at Robert's Rd. which is at the end of a long right hand veer. My cruise was set at the legal limit of 65. I was just passed by a Grand Cherokee loaded on top with luggage. Court date pending.
I was NOT over the speed limit 70 mph and with patrol car following me was told I was going 81. A $110 tax for the priveledge of passing by Eden Tx! Have to drive back 4 hours to fight this ticket. Had car checked and my speedometer is perfect.