Easter is the ideal time to think green! The earth wakes up, showing off its prettiest pastel colors, reminding us, once again, why we should work to preserve this beauty for future generations. Celebrate the rebirth of Easter and springtime with one of our favorite symbols of the season, the egg! Host an Eco friendly Easter Egg Hunt and Decorating Party for the youngsters in your life, and keep the green in the season.
Involve your children before the party even begins. Have them help to create the invitations for this party using recycled paper. As you make your guest list and plan the activities for the party, they will enjoy decoraitng these cards. Use accessories like felt flowers, eggs, and farm animals. You can feel good knowing you are using recycled paper and felt accessories that are eco-friendly.
There's never a reason to use wasteful and environmentally harmful party goods. At least, not when better choices are available. You can always use your everyday glasses and plates but, for the sake of convenience, why not use colorful Viva recycled paper dinner plates made of recycled paper that you know will be 100% biodegradable and won't clog up landfills for generations. Set them out on the coordinating Viva Green recycled paper tablecover that will decorate your buffet and dining table.
Decorate using the most beautiful gifts of nature by putting potted daffodils and tulips on your table. Place them in wooden baskets to carry through the natural vibe.
Use raffia in spring colors to tie around your sets of napkins and cutlery that will be set out in a pretty Easter basket on the buffet.
When the children arrive at your party, begin with a simple project. Give each of them a new terra cotta flower pot and have them glue on felt tulips and flowers (found at your local craft store) to prepare them for filling with soil, and planting the flower seeds you provide.
Coloring Easter eggs will be one of the main activities.
Before the party you'll want to hard boil eggs and cool them down so that they will be ready for the children to color, 6 per child.
Cover a large work area with an old cloth that you won't mind having egg dye splashed on.
Provide each child with an old, large button-down shirt or over-sized tee shirt to protect their clothing while coloring the eggs.
Place baker's cooling racks in the center of the table to hold the eggs after they've been dyed.
Prepare bowls of the dyes prior to the arrival of the children. Mix up a variety of colors for them to have their choice of favorite shades.
Give each child a dipper for the eggs. You can make it from a 12" piece of wire that you've bent at one end to form a loop to hold an egg.
Alternatively, you can ask each guest to bring their own small, slotted spoon for dipping.
After the eggs have dried, polish each one with a small dot of vegetable oil and a soft cloth for an extra pretty finish.
Eggs should be refrigerated as soon as possible to keep from spoiling.
An Easter Egg Hunt is another fun activity for the children after they've dyed their eggs. Take a different approach from the traditional egg hunt, by filling a Mini Natural Birds Nest for each child with chocolate eggs. Identify each child's nest with a slip of paper placed on top, and hide them throughout your party rooms. When the egg hunt begins, tell them they are looking for a nest with their name on it.
Finally, invite the children to decorate egg shaped sugar cookies (that you've prepared in advance) with frosting and sprinkles in springtime colors. The children can eat them for dessert or bring them home as another goodie from the party.
Make this party a sunny, late morning brunch. Naturally, eggs will be a star attraction on the buffet table!
Mini bagels with cream cheese and jam.
A large fruit salad including the most seasonal fruit available in your market. If strawberries are in season where you live, serve them with a big bowl of freshly whipped cream.
An assortment of colorful juices served in clear pitchers - no wasteful juice pouches at this eco-friendly party!
Milk - white and chocolate.
Coffee, hot tea, iced tea for the adults.
Always make your best effort to use organic ingredients when you feed your family and friends, for their sake and to keep help our planet. Similarly, whenever possible, choose fair trade and organic coffee, tea, and chocolate products.
Give each child an Apple Green Stripe Recycled Paper Gift Bag to bring home all of the crafts and goodies from this party including the dyed hard-boiled eggs, decorated and planted flower pots, and Easter cookies.


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'sTrueth! A good time was had by all.
This route goes over the Tobin Bridge, by the way, which is stunning, to say the least.
Anyhow. We went to visit my friend Sarah, who had her baby boy, Jesus Jr., back in late December. I don't know why there is only this photo of me, Jim and JJ and none of Sarah, me, Jim, and Jesus Sr. It seems people disappear when there are babies involved.
Baby Jesus is cute. He is just like the teddy bear he looks to be, warm and squashy and round.
Jesus and Sarah took us to the really great Village BBQ, where I had beef brisket, and Jim had…something I can't remember. Jesus had hot wings whose flames could only be quenched by tequila, and Sarah had an entire rack of ribs. Have I mentioned that Sarah is but a mere waif? I never understood where she put the food. For that matter, I'm not sure where she put Jesus Jr.
Then it was off to the True household for a promised weekend of mountain biking.
We girls went to hot yoga instead. It was very, very hot, although I know it wasn't the 100 degrees on the thermostat. It was aggressive and I had some sort of aggressive woman next to me who flexed her hands wide open when she was doing Warrior and jumped back and forth with an annoying plip plopping noise whenever our instructor said to "jump or step back into upward facing dog." You could see her tendons and she seemed to be very competitive. Anyway, Carli lost the lid to her WaterBox and it went rolling in a lopsided confused way underneath me before she caught it, which sent me into fits of snorting laughter that, thankfully, no one but Carli heard, I don't think. This must be why Carli and I look so composed in this photo, because all of the giggling snorts had been sweated out of us.
Lily is a right proper angel.
Most days Carli is, too. I said most days.
Later on that night there was watching of the most ridiculously gleeful movie ever, The Hangover. Bradley Cooper has incredible hair in that movie. And that's all I'ma say about that.
Er. What happened just now? I got distracted. Oh, right, the weekend.
Perhaps one of the most cliché-and-yet-not moments of the weekend was when Colin dragged out his home videos, made back when he was, oh, I can't remember, eight or so. People. You've never seen home videos like this. To be fair, they were shot by someone I think was an aspiring filmmaker (not Colin, but a childhood friend of his). There are sound effects and visual effects and great costumes and fake fighting and everything. They are from "Peter/Paul Productions," with a proper nameplate, and they. are. hilarious. Seriously. I think I might have liked watching clips of those better than I liked.
Okay, so we knocked off to bed shortly after that, as Jim had to get up the next morning to ride in the King of Burlingame time trial race. People. Watch the video. Sometimes I cannot believe Jim rides this stuff. Sometimes I am sick with envy.
Other times I look at that and go, "Agh, mud, trail erosion…eeeEEEeee…bridges!" In this case, I was not around to see the actual race; I was inside the car, trying to get a head start on editing the newspaper. We left shortly afterwards, and stopped on the way home to consume what would eventually be The Bane of Our Existence.
Doesn't it look benign? And lovely?
It was, at the time. And then, four hours later, it was not, as Jim and I were rapidly overtaken with horrible food poisoning. I still haven't decided if I can write up a Yelp review of this restaurant. Jim has fond memories of it from his days working in Groton, CT at Pfizer, but…oh, le sigh.
Anyway. So our wonderful weekend fizzled to a stop, as we both, in separate rooms, moaned our ways through the night (we didn't know if it was flu and didn't feel like passing it back and forth to each other). Jim gamely went to work Monday morning and I moaned my way through all of Monday and into Tuesday morning and now finally feel 100%. I am convinced that the hot yoga which made me sweat out all of the water in my system contributed to a slower recovery time for me.
Anyhow, we're already halfway through the week, and I ahve a ton of work to do, because I have a houseguest coming Friday and things to do in the city tomorrow evening, I think, and then I am going to Haiti on Sunday.
Yes, I'm going to Haiti on Sunday. More on that later.
New person. She came into your life and turned it upside down. He went out of his way to provide incredible customer service. Who is your unsung hero of 2009?
I am really, really behind on this one. I've been thinking about it for a really long time–there are several new people in my life currently, people I'd really like to give a shout-out to here, but I must confess that the person who sticks out like a big bruised thumb is not new at all.
I speak of one Colin True.
this is colin. yeah, he's my person of the year. you got something to say about that?
Why pick Colin? The answer is manyfold. First, our relationship is indicative of the randomness that makes up the best of friendships. (I met one of my closest friends to date on a subway platform.) Second, I am a firm believer in serendipity. Third, I am also a firm believer in asking for something you want. Fourth, I believe in networking. Finally, I believe in the concept of working on your true passion.
1. Random humor: We met while I was working on ARFE, a not-for-profit dedicated to making the environment a key priority for outdoors athletes. His company, Timberland, was a key sponsor via their SmartWool and GoLite brands, and Colin was a part of that. One day, in confirming a meeting, I riffed off some random old English–something stupid, like "My good sir–I am herewith confirming our rendezvous at the hour of blah blah and at the watering hole of so-and-so…" Imagine my surprise when Colin replied in like fashion, even throwing in a farmboy (The Intern) and signing himself Lord of GoLite. I about crapped in my pants laughing. I wish I'd kept that stupid e-mail.
Among Colin's favorite activities is mocking dead people!!
2. Serendipity: Years later—and I do mean years—I was sitting at the airport in Phoenix, on my way to Las Vegas for Interbike, when I had a thought: Would GoLite or Timberland, and therefore, Colin, also be going to Interbike? I sent a text message. Alas, Colin was no longer with GoLite or Timberland, but he was in the Phoenix airport. Yeah.
Here is just a glimpse of what happened at Fat Tire Narnia. Don't you wish you were there???
3. Just ask: Colin and his lovely family included Jim and me on an invitation to Fat Tire Narnia. We speak, of course, of the famed weekend that involves mountain biking, good beer, and friendship. Of course we said yes. I never expected that we'd be included in Colin's initial invitation, but I'm glad it happened. Much hilarity ensued. You never know who's going to say yes, and what will come of it, but you'll really never know if you don't ask. Jim, too, learned a lesson here: Be brave, get to know new people. Perhaps you will meet someone who will kick your ever-lovin', mountain-biking patootie, finally.
4. Networking: Ours is a winding path–ARFE had its heyday in 2006!–but I'm glad we stayed in touch. There are many new opportunities, some work-related, others not, to be had if you just ensure that you stay in touch, and life is so much richer if you can let your brain free-associate. People are whole packages, gifts to be opened. Everyone out there has something to offer you, and it behooves everyone to consider that in our everyday interactions.
5. Work can be your passion: Colin is a trail-runner, a mountain-biker, a snowshoer. His family shares his passion for all of these things. More important, in the time I've known him, Colin has worked on Timberland, GoLite, at CitySports, and now is a key player at a new company called Waterbox. Waterbox is going to be a raging success because Colin and Canice, the founder of Waterbox, live the lifestyle they're preaching, at the intersection of style, art, and the outdoors.
Family True. Happy! And outdoors! Imagine that!
Colin's wife Carli is a teacher, and she, too, follows her passion. I hope their daughter Lily does the same with her life. She's got great role models.


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Futile: UN Reports Saudi Misdeeds in Yemen - Again
TEHRAN (FNA)- A new report released by the United Nations has once again confirmed in considerable detail misdeeds by the Saudi-led coalition, killing thousands of civilians in Yemen, raping and torturing detainees, and using child soldiers. The report has also warned these may amount to war crimes.
Saudi Arabia is predictably furious about the report, angrily condemning it as having "misconstrued the facts of the conflict… ignoring the true reasons for the conflict," while saying that it was an Iranian coup against the "legitimate government in Yemen."
While previous UN resolutions more or less accepted the Saudi narrative that the war is meant to reinstall the Hadi government, the massive death toll and the many, many war crimes committed have fuelled a lot of international consternation. Still, the UN is not doing anything in particular about the situation, which is tragic. The UN General Assembly has repeatedly acquiesced to demands that the Saudis be allowed to investigate themselves on the war, which has meant probes are rare, and never come up with anything meaningful.
The UN has also failed to include names such as the United States to its "list of shame". This is because without the United States' support, the Saudis cannot bomb Yemen forever. One way or another, they would have to end the dirty war and be held to account for their war crimes in The Hague. On the contrary:
The Saudi-led coalition, backed by the United States and NATO, continues to kill as many civilians as possible in the battle to capture the port city of Hodeidah, the only Yemeni lifeline to the outside world. The invaders are responsible for civilian deaths since launching their offensive against the Ansarullah popular forces there.
Their heavy use of explosive weapons has inflicted large numbers of casualties, despite the so-called "precise" nature of many of those bombs. They have even killed scores of school children which the UN has been quick to condemn, leading experts to describe it war crime and crime against humanity.
The size of ammunition used may have undermined key benefits of so-called smart bomb technologies, mind. Deployed in densely-populated areas, these American-made bombs have caused devastating effect. In the most widely covered civilian casualty incident, Saudi air strike on a school bus killed at least 40 children and injured many more in a busy market in Hodeidah. They Saudis killed scores of children days later in another similar attack.
The civilian toll elsewhere, meanwhile, has grown to levels not seen in months. Reported non-combatant casualty rates from US-backed Saudi military actions have reached levels last seen in Syria and Iraq. But few of the lessons learned from Iraq and Syria are being applied in the US-backed, Saudi-led assault on Yemeni cities and towns.
Unlike what the Saudis would like to claim, the relatively poorly equipped fighters from Ansarullah have no warplanes to kill their own people, much less aid their defence and advances on the ground. Report after report by international aid groups have found the Saudi-led coalition was responsible for most of the civilian casualties during the four-year invasion there. They also say there is no evidence to suggest that Iran has anything to do with Yemeni missile strikes against Saudi Arabia.
That said, the Saudis are still trying to frame Iran and downplay the number of civilian casualties, so far publicly admitting to only a fraction of those recorded by the UN, Airwars or international aid groups. The UK and France, the biggest contributors to the Saudis-led coalition's offensive after the US which carry out their own strikes, have already admitted to some of their misdeeds as well. There is now a strong voice in Europe now that want these countries to stop backing the Saudi aggressors.
Like their Saudi and American counterparts, the Western "allies" also claim that they do "everything possible" to minimise the risk to civilians and say that their crews use "rigorous targeting" procedures and use of "precision weapons" in helping the Saudis. But, Airwars says, there are known civilian harm incidents in which NATO forces and aircraft are strongly implicated not just in Yemen but also in Syria. And all members of the coalition, including Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the UAE, and Bahrain still claim perfect bombing records!!!
All in all, the warmongers are behind the rising number of civilian casualties in Yemen and they must never be allowed to carry out their own investigations – something the UN has allowed them to do from day one. They will never track and record "unobservable" civilian harm, because it will only put them in the spotlight and lead to international condemnation and scrutiny.
This criminal policy is a key reason why the Saudis and their partners continue significantly to undercount civilian harm in their airstrikes. Meaning, the number of civilian deaths by Saudi-led coalition forces will likely rise as bodies are pulled out of the rubbles of Hodeidah - the scene of the fiercest fighting in Yemen right now.
At any rate, the Saudis and their partners in crime are responsible for the deaths of over 17,500 civilians in Yemen, although tracking the casualties is much more difficult because the foreign aggressors operate in a blockaded air space. They are routinely hitting civilian targets, including schools, markets and hospitals, while the UN prefers to issue futile reports that only confirm Saudi "misdeeds" and possible "war crimes" and nothing more.
Yemen Talks Impossible without Accountability


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The architect is arguably the one most concerned with API's as it is determined by the architecture where the API's reside, what should be API'afied. This has nothing to do with application architecture or integration architecture. The architectural structure of software has no relevance as to when and what to expose through an API. It is the business or domain architect that decides what will be exposed through an API, when and only when the Product Owner wants to reap the benefits of an API to his product. API development may not be controlled by rules, instead it should be governed by principles and guidelines. Although why something should be exposed as an API is a business (architect) call, the how it is exposed is a technical (architect) call.
API's need empowered teams to develop them and more importantly to maintain them. This is not an small thing. API's being extremely hard to develop, they are also extremely strainuous to an organisation because they typically upset the whole structure of the organisation. Even when that organisation is already a product organisation with product teams and product owners.
API's and Architecture
API's are among the hardest things to develop. Why this is, you can read in my previous post here. I think that the role of the architect is extremely important when it comes to API's because they provide access to functionality and information without compromising the underlying systems. And it's not access to just some information, but to information that has meaning on a business level. It's about disclosing your business to the unknown consumer. Well, it's the consumer of your API. So this means that your API's need to fit into the grand scheme of all things IT in your organisation. This is where the architect comes in, because the architect is the city-planner of your IT landscape. See my post on the role of the architect in your organisation, and how that architect may fail miserably here.
Basically it would be the architect that has a strong say in what the boundaries of your IT landscape are and therefore where the API's are to be found. Mind that this is the IT component of your business architecture.
Say what? Well, it's not that difficult to understand. Consider your business architecture, in a world where IT is considered in terms of products that the organisation is making money off. (As opposite to seeing IT as an enabler or unique selling point.) So basically the organisation defines its business in terms of products. These products and the relationships between them are a way to see the business architecture. It's a very complex exercise to do this and on top of that, many organisations don't even want to make money perse. GO's and NGO's are examples. Still, consider that you do stuff that is of benefit to others, than what you do and what you'll do it with are your products.
These products are at times realised using IT. Maybe the full product is IT or parts of it are. These IT products and their relationships are the IT components of the business architecture I was referring to.
Every connection between any two products is a prime candidate of becoming an API, or becoming API'afied, if that were a word.
Did you notice that I am referring to the business architecture of the organisation and not to an application architecture that is adopted by an organisation. For example, I'm not referring to the 4-tier architecture by Forrester, or the traditional 3-tier (presentation, business, data) architecture, or an SOA or anything like that. Like I discussed in the API-first design post, these architectures have no relationship to your decision what should and what should not be API's. Your business architecture is. Sometimes, especially in larger organisations, that business architecture is decomposed into multiple domain specific architectures, again on a business level. Here you might argue that the relations between domains are even more prime candidates to become API's. And again, how your application architecture is defined has no effect on that.
So this is where the architect has value in the API driven universe. Consider this; API's thrive in a platform economy, who decides whether or not there will be a platform and how the platform is shaped? It's the architect and no one else. And this is because the architect is the only one that views things beyond product boundaries, that's the architect's scope. The Product Owner and his Product Team are only concerned with the product. A true Product Owner will also understand the value of API's, because it means more users of his product and more users means more value, but it's the architect that decides a platform is to be developed, raising the value of API's several levels upwards. You should take a look at 'The Age of the Platform' by Phil Simon to understand the value of a platform and why it is such a key to success for many fast growing organisations. Mind that platforms are not only valuable in relation to external customers but also for internal customers.
So basically, the architect is the key role when it comes to API's. The architect defines the business architectures, models the IT products in it, considers where interfacing between domains and products is done through API's. The architect also decides whether or not to work on a platform and that kind of implies going for API's as well.
Organisational Impact
It should also be the architect to determine whether or not the organisation is fit for developing API's. Like I stated in API-first design, developing API's is one of the hardest things to do in software development. Which not only implies, but makes it rather explicit that your organisation needs to be ready in various areas to be able to develop and maintain API's. Continuous Delivery, and preferably Continuous Deployment needs to be in place. You would like to strive for a DevOps IT organisation and you need a very capable Product Owner. On top of that the developers working on API's need to be able to understand the relevant business concepts and need to have extensive experience in the pitfalls of software development. The architect's responsibility is to inform management, including HR management, the impact of adopting a platform strategy, or an API strategy on the organisation. Since architects need to be able to quantify the impact of a change to the IT landscape across all aspects of the enterprise, the architect will need to be able to quantify the impact on staff, staffing and processes alike.
Think about the opportunity to start small, have a single team mature enough to develop and maintain API's. That team should be mandated and thus empowered to develop API's and put them in production, with full autonomy. If the team needs to deploy in production, it should be their call. They should be held accountable and they're responsible for the success of the API. Once that works take all lessons learned and scale your organisation to more teams to work on API's for their products. The architect will know what domain and what product will be best to provide API's to interface with in order to create the most business value.
Governance vs. Control
And then there's the other thing, which is governance. There's no room for control in an API economy. A Product Team that develops API's to access the product's information and functionality will need to have full autonomy. And that means that it can't be controlled. Control means that there's a committee that decides whether or not the team has been abiding by the restrictive rules defined by some other committee. This assumes that it is possible to define rules that API's need to follow without knowing the API and therefore the context within the API is being used. Utterly impossible because when you start developing an API you have no clue about your customer and by monitoring very closely you get an understanding of who your users are and why they want to use your API.
So should there be no control at all? Of course there needs to be control, but it's of the scalable kind. Scalable control is called governance. Governance is done by first define a series of principles. A principle is a rule or belief that governs ones personal behaviour. It's intention is that because one believes that the principle makes sense and one is better off by applying the principle, life is better.
A principle is a rule or belief that governs ones personal behaviour.
By their very nature, principles are used for governance and not for control. It's is one of the most formidable ways to get self organising and autonomous teams work in concert and by the same playbook. The interesting part here is also that you can choose not to stick with a principle in a certain situation. A clear motivation is available implicitly because one abides by the principles, unless there's a good reason. It also allows in your governance structure room for classifying principles in those that can be dropped when the team chooses so and which need an explicit approval from some authoritative body, like an Architecture Board.
Besides the principles, which are set by the architect, the architect needs to define a set of guidelines that inform the Product Team the best course of action to develop an API. These can be related to processes, like how to publish an API. But also technical, for example naming conventions, versioning strategies, etc. Good guidelines are no-brainers but converge various alternative solutions to a problem into a single solution that is the default selectable solution to the problem. It's different from a principle because it's not appealing to a developer's common belief system but to the developer's common sense.
Governance is an architect's dominion. It's not related to a specific team, but it's there to ensure the integrity of the complete IT landscape. This is where the architect shines. The Product Team is responsible for its own principles and guidelines and they should never conflict with the overall, architect driven principles and guidelines. One could argue that the team only makes architecture decisions, based on the principles and guidelines.
Mind that principles are hard to define, almost as hard as API's. Always think of an API as something that sounds like a rule, that has a clear rationale and has an impact which on the one hand details the impact on the existing landscape, the external impact. But also has an internal impact, which details limitations, prerequisites etc on how the software subjected to the principle is developed.
Quite often I see principles that hint towards solutions. For example: High available systems are deployed on a cluster. The rationale is clearly a technical one and the impact restricts the technical aspects of the solution. But an architecture principle's rationale should be a business rationale instead. The impact should allow for as much freedom to the team developing the software without compromising the principle. For API's one needs to be extra careful when defining principles. Stating that API's are always exposed as SOAP webservices seems to be a good principle. SOAP is a great way to do b-2-b integration and it allows for a standardised approach to security, validation, etc. But what if the better way to expose the API is as a RESTful service using JSON? Well in that case the Product Team can motivate why the principle is dropped. But a principle like API's are always exposed based on internet standards and web-based protocols achieves the same, it also allows the product team to select the best solution for their situation and still hold on to the principle. Furthermore, the architect could define a guideline, or guiding principle, stating that for b-2-b connections SOAP is preferred and for b-2-c REST/JSON is preferred.
I've stated before, the Product Team should have a high degree of autonomy when it comes to API development. You want governance in place to make sure that anarchy won't reign. This means that the Product Team should be empowered to decide for itself when principles are selling them short, when a new not yet anticipated situation surfaces or the API's 'market' changes over night due to new insights. In addition, you want the team to be empowered to decide how they develop API's in the most efficient way. Meaning that thinking of an API and having consumers calling the API should be an efficient as possible process. This is an important statement, because it means that the team can't just say 'screw the process or the organisation for that matter' because they have autonomy. Because doing so, would not benefit the complete process from idea to used product.
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Definitive Guide To Arm Cortex M23 And Cortex M33 Processors
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Author : Joseph Yiu
Publisher : Newnes
Genre: Computers
Definitive Guide to Arm Cortex M23 and Cortex M33 Processors Excerpt :
The Definitive Guide to Arm® Cortex®-M23 and Cortex-M33 Processors focuses on the Armv8-M architecture and the features that are available in the Cortex-M23 and Cortex- M33 processors. This book covers a range of topics, including the instruction set, the programmer's model, interrupt handling, OS support, and debug features. It demonstrates how to create software for the Cortex-M23 and Cortex-M33 processors by way of a range of examples, which will enable embedded software developers to understand the Armv8-M architecture. This book also covers the TrustZone® technology in detail, including how it benefits security in IoT applications, its operations, how the technology affects the processor's hardware (e.g., memory architecture, interrupt handling, etc.), and various other considerations in creating secure software. Presents the first book on Armv8-M Architecture and its features as implemented in the Cortex-M23 and Cortex-M33 processors Covers TrustZone technology in detail Includes examples showing how to create software for Cortex-M23/M33 processors
The Definitive Guide to ARM Cortex M3 and Cortex M4 Processors
The Definitive Guide to ARM Cortex M3 and Cortex M4 Processors Excerpt :
This new edition has been fully revised and updated to include extensive information on the ARM Cortex-M4 processor, providing a complete up-to-date guide to both Cortex-M3 and Cortex-M4 processors, and which enables migration from various processor architectures to the exciting world of the Cortex-M3 and M4. This book presents the background of the ARM architecture and outlines the features of the processors such as the instruction set, interrupt-handling and also demonstrates how to program and utilize the advanced features available such as the Memory Protection Unit (MPU). Chapters on getting started with IAR, Keil, gcc and CooCox CoIDE tools help beginners develop program codes. Coverage also includes the important areas of software development such as using the low power features, handling information input/output, mixed language projects with assembly and C, and other advanced topics. Two new chapters on DSP features and CMSIS-DSP software libraries, covering DSP fundamentals and how to write DSP software for the Cortex-M4 processor, including examples of using the CMSIS-DSP library, as well as useful information about the DSP capability of the Cortex-M4 processor A new chapter on the Cortex-M4 floating point unit and how to use it A new chapter on using embedded OS (based on CMSIS-RTOS), as well as details of processor features to support OS operations Various debugging techniques as well as a troubleshooting guide in the appendix topics on software porting from other architectures A full range of easy-to-understand examples, diagrams and quick reference appendices
The Definitive Guide to the ARM Cortex M3
The Definitive Guide to the ARM Cortex M3 Excerpt :
This user's guide does far more than simply outline the ARM Cortex-M3 CPU features; it explains step-by-step how to program and implement the processor in real-world designs. It teaches readers how to utilize the complete and thumb instruction sets in order to obtain the best functionality, efficiency, and reuseability. The author, an ARM engineer who helped develop the core, provides many examples and diagrams that aid understanding. Quick reference appendices make locating specific details a snap! Whole chapters are dedicated to: Debugging using the new CoreSight technology Migrating effectively from the ARM7 The Memory Protection Unit Interfaces, Exceptions,Interrupts ...and much more! The only available guide to programming and using the groundbreaking ARM Cortex-M3 processor Easy-to-understand examples, diagrams, quick reference appendices, full instruction and Thumb-2 instruction sets are included T teaches end users how to start from the ground up with the M3, and how to migrate from the ARM7
The Definitive Guide to the ARM Cortex-M0 is a guide for users of ARM Cortex-M0 microcontrollers. It presents many examples to make it easy for novice embedded-software developers to use the full 32-bit ARM Cortex-M0 processor. It provides an overview of ARM and ARM processors and discusses the benefits of ARM Cortex-M0 over 8-bit or 16-bit devices in terms of energy efficiency, code density, and ease of use, as well as their features and applications. The book describes the architecture of the Cortex-M0 processor and the programmers model, as well as Cortex-M0 programming and instruction set and how these instructions are used to carry out various operations. Furthermore, it considers how the memory architecture of the Cortex-M0 processor affects software development; Nested Vectored Interrupt Controller (NVIC) and the features it supports, including flexible interrupt management, nested interrupt support, vectored exception entry, and interrupt masking; and Cortex-M0 features that target the embedded operating system. It also explains how to develop simple applications on the Cortex-M0, how to program the Cortex-M0 microcontrollers in assembly and mixed-assembly languages, and how the low-power features of the Cortex-M0 processor are used in programming. Finally, it describes a number of ARM Cortex-M0 products, such as microcontrollers, development boards, starter kits, and development suites. This book will be useful to both new and advanced users of ARM Cortex devices, from students and hobbyists to researchers, professional embedded- software developers, electronic enthusiasts, and even semiconductor product designers. The first and definitive book on the new ARM Cortex-M0 architecture targeting the large 8-bit and 16-bit microcontroller market Explains the Cortex-M0 architecture and how to program it using practical examples Written by an engineer at ARM who was heavily involved in its development
The Designer s Guide to the Cortex M Processor Family
Author : Trevor Martin
The Designer s Guide to the Cortex M Processor Family Excerpt :
The Designer's Guide to the Cortex-M Family is a tutorial-based book giving the key concepts required to develop programs in C with a Cortex M- based processor. The book begins with an overview of the Cortex- M family, giving architectural descriptions supported with practical examples, enabling the engineer to easily develop basic C programs to run on the Cortex- M0/M0+/M3 and M4. It then examines the more advanced features of the Cortex architecture such as memory protection, operating modes and dual stack operation. Once a firm grounding in the Cortex M processor has been established the book introduces the use of a small footprint RTOS and the CMSIS DSP library. With this book you will learn: The key differences between the Cortex M0/M0+/M3 and M4 How to write C programs to run on Cortex-M based processors How to make best use of the Coresight debug system How to do RTOS development The Cortex-M operating modes and memory protection Advanced software techniques that can be used on Cortex-M microcontrollers How to optimise DSP code for the cortex M4 and how to build real time DSP systems An Introduction to the Cortex microcontroller software interface standard (CMSIS), a common framework for all Cortex M- based microcontrollers Coverage of the CMSIS DSP library for Cortex M3 and M4 An evaluation tool chain IDE and debugger which allows the accompanying example projects to be run in simulation on the PC or on low cost hardware
Raspberry Pi Assembly Language Programming
Author : Stephen Smith
Publisher : Apress
Raspberry Pi Assembly Language Programming Excerpt :
Gain all the skills required to dive into the fundamentals of the Raspberry Pi hardware architecture and how data is stored in the Pi's memory. This book provides you with working starting points for your own projects while you develop a working knowledge of Assembly language programming on the Raspberry Pi. You'll learn how to interface to the Pi's hardware including accessing the GPIO ports. The book will cover the basics of code optimization as well as how to inter-operate with C and Python code, so you'll develop enough background to use the official ARM reference documentation for further projects. With Raspberry Pi Assembly Language Programming as your guide you'll study how to read and reverse engineer machine code and then then apply those new skills to study code examples and take control of your Pi's hardware and software both. What You'll Learn Program basic ARM 32-Bit Assembly Language Interface with the various hardware devices on the Raspberry Pi Comprehend code containing Assembly language Use the official ARM reference documentation Who This Book Is For Coders who have already learned to program in a higher-level language like Python, Java, C#, or C and now wish to learn Assembly programming.
Real Time Embedded Systems
Author : Xiaocong Fan
Real Time Embedded Systems Excerpt :
This book integrates new ideas and topics from real time systems, embedded systems, and software engineering to give a complete picture of the whole process of developing software for real-time embedded applications. You will not only gain a thorough understanding of concepts related to microprocessors, interrupts, and system boot process, appreciating the importance of real-time modeling and scheduling, but you will also learn software engineering practices such as model documentation, model analysis, design patterns, and standard conformance. This book is split into four parts to help you learn the key concept of embedded systems; Part one introduces the development process, and includes two chapters on microprocessors and interrupts---fundamental topics for software engineers; Part two is dedicated to modeling techniques for real-time systems; Part three looks at the design of software architectures and Part four covers software implementations, with a focus on POSIX-compliant operating systems. With this book you will learn: The pros and cons of different architectures for embedded systems POSIX real-time extensions, and how to develop POSIX-compliant real time applications How to use real-time UML to document system designs with timing constraints The challenges and concepts related to cross-development Multitasking design and inter-task communication techniques (shared memory objects, message queues, pipes, signals) How to use kernel objects (e.g. Semaphores, Mutex, Condition variables) to address resource sharing issues in RTOS applications The philosophy underpinning the notion of "resource manager" and how to implement a virtual file system using a resource manager The key principles of real-time scheduling and several key algorithms Coverage of the latest UML standard (UML 2.4) Over 20 design patterns which represent the best practices for reuse in a wide range of real-time embedded systems Example codes which have been tested in QNX---a real-time operatin
System on Chip Design with Arm Cortex M Processors
Publisher : Arm Education Media
System on Chip Design with Arm Cortex M Processors Excerpt :
The Arm(R) Cortex(R)-M processors are already one of the most popular choices for loT and embedded applications. With Arm Flexible Access and DesignStart(TM), accessing Arm Cortex-M processor IP is fast, affordable, and easy. This book introduces all the key topics that system-on-chip (SoC) and FPGA designers need to know when integrating a Cortex-M processor into their design, including bus protocols, bus interconnect, and peripheral designs. Joseph Yiu is a distinguished Arm engineer who began designing SoCs back in 2000 and has been a leader in this field for nearly twenty years. Joseph's book takes an expert look at what SoC designers need to know when incorporating Cortex-M processors into their systems. He discusses the on-chip bus protocol specifications (AMBA, AHB, and APB), used by Arm processors and a wide range of on-chip digital components such as memory interfaces, peripherals, and debug components. Software development and advanced design considerations are also covered. The journey concludes with 'Putting the system together', a designer's eye view of a simple microcontroller-like design based on the Cortex-M3 processor (DesignStart) that uses the components that you will have learned to create.
ARM Based Microcontroller Multitasking Projects
Author : Dogan Ibrahim
ARM Based Microcontroller Multitasking Projects Excerpt :
Most microcontroller-based applications nowadays are large, complex, and may require several tasks to share the MCU in multitasking applications. Most modern high-speed microcontrollers support multitasking kernels with sophisticated scheduling algorithms so that many complex tasks can be executed on a priority basis. ARM-based Microcontroller Multitasking Projects: Using the FreeRTOS Multitasking Kernel explains how to multitask ARM Cortex microcontrollers using the FreeRTOS multitasking kernel. The book describes in detail the features of multitasking operating systems such as scheduling, priorities, mailboxes, event flags, semaphores etc. before going onto present the highly popular FreeRTOS multitasking kernel. Practical working real-time projects using the highly popular Clicker 2 for STM32 development board (which can easily be transferred to other boards) together with FreeRTOS are an essential feature of this book. Projects include: LEDs flashing at different rates; Refreshing of 7-segment LEDs; Mobile robot where different sensors are controlled by different tasks; Multiple servo motors being controlled independently; Multitasking IoT project; Temperature controller with independent keyboard entry; Random number generator with 3 tasks: live, generator, display; home alarm system; car park management system, and many more. Explains the basic concepts of multitasking Demonstrates how to create small multitasking programs Explains how to install and use the FreeRTOS on an ARM Cortex processor Presents structured real-world projects that enables the reader to create their own
Biomechanics of Normal and Pathological Human Articulating Joints
Author : N. Berme
Biomechanics of Normal and Pathological Human Articulating Joints Excerpt :
The widespread occurrence of the various forms of arthritis not only results in a great waste of manpower, but also causes immeasurable pain and suffering for the patients. Due to the limited understanding of its etiology, the currently available treatments are directed at the effects of the disease rather than its causes. The solutions available to the clinician at the advanced stages of arthritis are frequently surgical and include prosthetic replacement arthroplasty. Many advances have been made in the last decade in the basic understanding of the kinematics and kinetics of anatomical joints, as well as in the technology of joint replacement. The NATO Advanced Study Institute held in Portugal during June 20-July 1, 1983 addressed these topics and provided instruction on the advances in biomechanics of diarthrodial joints. The proceedings of this Institute are presented in this volume. Many different areas of specialization contribute to the field of joint biomechanics. Due to the complexity of each individual topic, it was not attempted here to present a complete treatise of each of these areas. Each chapter typically gives a review and a flavor of the subject matter, as well as discussing the state-of the-art advances in general or in specific research areas. Some of the chapters, such as those on lubrication and muscle mechanics, are more mathematically oriented than the others. Nevertheless, the reader with a non-engineering background, I trust, would still find most of the book informative and easy to read.
Operating Systems Foundations with Linux on the Raspberry Pi
Author : Wim Vanderbauwhede
Release Date : 2019-12
Operating Systems Foundations with Linux on the Raspberry Pi Excerpt :
The aim of this book is to provide a practical introduction to the foundations of modern operating systems, with a particular focus on GNU/Linux and the Arm platform. The unique perspective of the authors is that they explain operating systems theory and concepts but also ground them in practical use through illustrative examples.
Embedded Systems Design using the Rabbit 3000 Microprocessor
Author : Kamal Hyder
Embedded Systems Design using the Rabbit 3000 Microprocessor Excerpt :
The Rabbit 3000 is a popular high-performance microprocessor specifically designed for embedded control, communications, and Ethernet connectivity. This new technical reference book will help designers get the most out of the Rabbit's powerful feature set. The first book on the market to focus exclusively on the Rabbit 3000, it provides detailed coverage of: Rabbit architecture and development environment, interfacing to the external world, networking, Rabbit assembly language, multitasking, debugging, Dynamic C and much more! Authors Kamal Hyder and Bob Perrin are embedded engineers with years of experience and they offer a wealth of design details and "insider" tips and techniques. Extensive embedded design examples are supported by fully tested source code. Whether you're already working with the Rabbit or considering it for a future design, this is one reference you can't be without! Let the experts teach you how to design embedded systems that efficiently hook up to the Internet using networked core modules Provides a number of projects and source code using RabbitCore, which will make it easy for the system designer and programmer to get hands-on experience developing networked devices
Cyclostationary Processes and Time Series
Author : Antonio Napolitano
Cyclostationary Processes and Time Series Excerpt :
Many processes in nature arise from the interaction of periodic phenomena with random phenomena. The results are processes that are not periodic, but whose statistical functions are periodic functions of time. These processes are called cyclostationary and are an appropriate mathematical model for signals encountered in many fields including communications, radar, sonar, telemetry, acoustics, mechanics, econometrics, astronomy, and biology. Cyclostationary Processes and Time Series: Theory, Applications, and Generalizations addresses these issues and includes the following key features. Presents the foundations and developments of the second- and higher-order theory of cyclostationary signals Performs signal analysis using both the classical stochastic process approach and the functional approach for time series Provides applications in signal detection and estimation, filtering, parameter estimation, source location, modulation format classification, and biological signal characterization Includes algorithms for cyclic spectral analysis along with Matlab/Octave code Provides generalizations of the classical cyclostationary model in order to account for relative motion between transmitter and receiver and describe irregular statistical cyclicity in the data
Fundamentals of IoT and Wearable Technology Design
Author : Haider Raad
Fundamentals of IoT and Wearable Technology Design Excerpt :
Explore this indispensable guide covering the fundamentals of IOT and wearable devices from a leading voice in the field Fundamentals of IoT and Wearable Technology Design delivers a comprehensive exploration of the foundations of the Internet of Things (IoT) and wearable technology. Throughout the textbook, the focus is on IoT and wearable technology and their applications, including mobile health, environment, home automation, and smart living. Readers will learn about the most recent developments in the design and prototyping of these devices. This interdisciplinary work combines technical concepts from electrical, mechanical, biomedical, computer, and industrial engineering, all of which are used in the design and manufacture of IoT and wearable devices. Fundamentals of IoT and Wearable Technology Design thoroughly investigates the foundational characteristics, architectural aspects, and practical considerations, while offering readers detailed and systematic design and prototyping processes of typical use cases representing IoT and wearable technology. Later chapters discuss crucial issues, including PCB design, cloud and edge topologies, privacy and health concerns, and regulatory policies. Readers will also benefit from the inclusion of: A thorough introduction to the applications of IoT and wearable technology, including biomedicine and healthcare, fitness and wellbeing, sports, home automation, and more Discussions of wearable components and technologies, including microcontrollers and microprocessors, sensors, actuators and communication modules An exploration of the characteristics and basics of the communication protocols and technologies used in IoT and wearable devices An overview of the most important security challenges, threats, attacks and vulnerabilities faced by IoT and wearable devices along with potential solutions Perfect for research and development scientists working in the wearable technology and Internet of Things spaces, Fundamentals of I
ARM System Developer s Guide
Author : Andrew Sloss
ARM System Developer s Guide Excerpt :
Over the last ten years, the ARM architecture has become one of the most pervasive architectures in the world, with more than 2 billion ARM-based processors embedded in products ranging from cell phones to automotive braking systems. A world-wide community of ARM developers in semiconductor and product design companies includes software developers, system designers and hardware engineers. To date no book has directly addressed their need to develop the system and software for an ARM-based system. This text fills that gap. This book provides a comprehensive description of the operation of the ARM core from a developer's perspective with a clear emphasis on software. It demonstrates not only how to write efficient ARM software in C and assembly but also how to optimize code. Example code throughout the book can be integrated into commercial products or used as templates to enable quick creation of productive software. The book covers both the ARM and Thumb instruction sets, covers Intel's XScale Processors, outlines distinctions among the versions of the ARM architecture, demonstrates how to implement DSP algorithms, explains exception and interrupt handling, describes the cache technologies that surround the ARM cores as well as the most efficient memory management techniques. A final chapter looks forward to the future of the ARM architecture considering ARMv6, the latest change to the instruction set, which has been designed to improve the DSP and media processing capabilities of the architecture. * No other book describes the ARM core from a system and software perspective. * Author team combines extensive ARM software engineering experience with an in-depth knowledge of ARM developer needs. * Practical, executable code is fully explained in the book and available on the publisher's Website. * Includes a simple embedded operating system.
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Q: How can I hide a cell on a specific breakpoint? I have the following base layout, which I now would like to transform into a responsive grid using pure css.

<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1">

Navigation

left space

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ToC

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Unfortunately I have no clue how I can hide e.g.
ToC
 on a specific breakpoint.
I had a look into the base file pure.css as well as the css containing the classes for the grid grids-responsive.css. There seems to be no such thing as .hidden-*-down class known from Bootstrap. Also I coudn't find any (purecss-) utilities to accomplish this.
How can I accomplish my goal and hide an element on a specific breakpoint using PureCSS?

A: You can use media queries. ToC will hide under 728px.

@media screen and (max-width:728px){
  .pure-u-3-24 {
    display:none;
  }
}

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A: First you can add this css to your css files :
/* pure-hidden-md *
@media screen and (max-width:48em) {
.pure-hidden-md {display:none}

}
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ToC

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David McDowell Brown (Arlington megye, Virginia, 1956. április 16. – Texas, 2003. február 1.) amerikai űrhajós, kapitány.

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1978-ban a College of William and Mary keretében biológiából szerzett oklevelet. 1982-ben a Virginia Medical School keretében sebészdoktori oklevelet szerzett. A Medical University of South (USAF) (Carolina) sebészorvosa. Csapatszolgálaton a USS Carl Vinson (CVN–70) repülőgép-hordozó fedélzetén volt orvos. 1991-ben repülőgép-vezetői engedélyt szerzett. Szolgálati repülőgépe az A–6E Intruder volt. 1992-ben az F/A–18 Hornet repülőgépeket telepítette Japánban. 1992-ben az USS Independence (CVA-62) repülőgép-hordozón szolgált. 1995-ben tesztpilóta-kiképzésben részesült. Több mint  órát töltött a levegőben, ebből több mint  órát nagy teljesítményű katonai repülőgépeken.

1996. május 1-től a Lyndon B. Johnson Űrközpontban részesült űrhajóskiképzésben. Egy űrszolgálata alatt összesen 15 napot, 22 órát és 20 percet (382 óra) töltött a világűrben. 2003. február 1-jén hunyt el.

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Az STS–107, a Columbia űrrepülőgép 28. repülésének pilótája. A SpaceHab mikrogravitációs laboratóriumban a legénység 12 órás váltásokban végezte az előírt programokat. Szolgálati idejük alatt több mint 80 kutatási, kísérleti feladatot végeztek, vagy a zárt folyamatot ellenőrizték. Egy űrszolgálata alatt összesen 15 napot, 22 órát és 20 percet (382 óra) töltött a világűrben.  kilométert ( mérföldet) repült, 255-ször kerülte meg a Földet.

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Amerikai űrhajósok
Amerikai pilóták
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package com.navercorp.pinpoint.common.hbase;

import java.util.Arrays;
import java.util.Collections;
import java.util.List;
import java.util.Map;
import java.util.Objects;

import com.navercorp.pinpoint.common.util.ArrayUtils;
import org.apache.hadoop.hbase.HColumnDescriptor;
import org.apache.hadoop.hbase.HTableDescriptor;
import org.apache.hadoop.hbase.NamespaceDescriptor;
import org.apache.hadoop.hbase.NamespaceExistException;
import org.apache.hadoop.hbase.TableName;
import org.apache.hadoop.hbase.client.Admin;
import org.slf4j.Logger;
import org.slf4j.LoggerFactory;

/**
 * @author emeroad
 * @author HyunGil Jeong
 */
public class HBaseAdminTemplate implements HbaseAdminOperation {

    private final Logger logger = LoggerFactory.getLogger(this.getClass());

    private final AdminFactory adminFactory;

    public HBaseAdminTemplate(AdminFactory adminFactory) {
        this.adminFactory = Objects.requireNonNull(adminFactory, "adminFactory");
    }

    @Override
    public boolean createNamespaceIfNotExists(String namespace) {
        return execute(admin -> {
            NamespaceDescriptor namespaceDescriptor = NamespaceDescriptor.create(namespace).build();
            try {
                admin.createNamespace(namespaceDescriptor);
            } catch (NamespaceExistException e) {
                // ignored
                return false;
            }
            logger.info("{} namespace created.", namespace);
            return true;
        });
    }

    @Override
    public boolean createNamespaceIfNotExists(String namespace, Map<String, String> configurations) {
        return execute(admin -> {
            NamespaceDescriptor namespaceDescriptor = NamespaceDescriptor.create(namespace)
                    .addConfiguration(configurations).build();
            try {
                admin.createNamespace(namespaceDescriptor);
            } catch (NamespaceExistException e) {
                // ignored
                return false;
            }
            logger.info("{} namespace created.", namespace);
            return true;
        });
    }

    @Override
    public List<HTableDescriptor> getTableDescriptors(String namespace) {
        return execute(admin -> {
            HTableDescriptor[] htds = admin.listTableDescriptorsByNamespace(namespace);
            if (ArrayUtils.isEmpty(htds)) {
                return Collections.emptyList();
            }
            return Arrays.asList(htds);
        });
    }

    @Override
    public HTableDescriptor getTableDescriptor(TableName tableName) {
        return execute(admin -> admin.getTableDescriptor(tableName));
    }

    @Override
    public void createTable(HTableDescriptor htd) {
        execute(admin -> {
            admin.createTable(htd);
            logger.info("{} table created, htd : {}", htd.getTableName(), htd);
            return null;
        });
    }

    @Override
    public void createTable(HTableDescriptor htd, byte[][] splitKeys) {
        execute(admin -> {
            admin.createTable(htd, splitKeys);
            logger.info("{} table created with {} split keys, htd : {}", htd.getTableName(), splitKeys.length + 1, htd);
            return null;
        });
    }

    @Override
    public boolean createTableIfNotExists(HTableDescriptor htd) {
        return execute(admin -> {
            TableName tableName = htd.getTableName();
            if (!admin.tableExists(tableName)) {
                admin.createTable(htd);
                logger.info("{} table created, htd : {}", htd.getTableName(), htd);
                return true;
            }
            return false;
        });
    }

    @Override
    public boolean tableExists(TableName tableName) {
        return execute(admin -> admin.tableExists(tableName));
    }

    @Override
    public boolean truncateTable(TableName tableName, boolean preserveSplits) {
        return execute(admin -> {
            if (admin.tableExists(tableName)) {
                admin.disableTable(tableName);
                admin.truncateTable(tableName, preserveSplits);
                logger.info("{} table truncated.", tableName);
                return true;
            }
            return false;
        });
    }

    @Override
    public boolean dropTableIfExists(TableName tableName) {
        return execute(admin -> {
            if (admin.tableExists(tableName)) {
                admin.disableTable(tableName);
                admin.deleteTable(tableName);
                logger.info("{} table dropped.", tableName);
                return true;
            }
            return false;
        });
    }

    @Override
    public void dropTable(TableName tableName) {
        execute((AdminCallback<Void>) admin -> {
            admin.disableTable(tableName);
            admin.deleteTable(tableName);
            logger.info("{} table dropped.", tableName);
            return null;
        });
    }

    @Override
    public void modifyTable(HTableDescriptor htd) {
        final TableName tableName = htd.getTableName();
        execute(admin -> {
            admin.modifyTable(tableName, htd);
            logger.info("{} table modified, htd : {}", tableName, htd);
            return null;
        });
    }

    @Override
    public void addColumn(TableName tableName, HColumnDescriptor hcd) {
        execute(admin -> {
            admin.addColumn(tableName, hcd);
            logger.info("{} table added column : {}", tableName, hcd);
            return null;
        });
    }

    @Override
    public final <T> T execute(AdminCallback<T> action) {
        Objects.requireNonNull(action, "action");
        Admin admin = adminFactory.getAdmin();
        try {
            return action.doInAdmin(admin);
        } catch (Throwable e) {
            if (e instanceof Error) {
                throw (Error) e;
            }
            if (e instanceof RuntimeException) {
                throw (RuntimeException) e;
            }
            throw new HbaseSystemException((Exception) e);
        } finally {
            adminFactory.releaseAdmin(admin);
        }
    }
}

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Professor Bullimore is an internationally renowned scientist, speaker, and educator. He received his Optometry degree and PhD in Vision Science from Aston University in Birmingham, England. He spent most of his career at the Ohio State University and the University of California at Berkeley and is now Adjunct Professor at the University of Houston. Due to his expertise in myopia, contact lenses, low vision, presbyopia, and refractive surgery he is also a consultant for a number of ophthalmic, surgical, and pharmaceutical companies. This work has resulted in approval of, among others, Paragon CRT, Alcon's iLux, and CooperVision's MiSight lens. He has co-authored over 100 peer-reviewed scientific articles including several modern classics in the field of myopia control.


India's Zauba website, which lists products shipped into and out of India, might have revealed the sequels to the Samsung Galaxy A3 and Samsung Galaxy A5. The metal-clad smartphones were introduced last year as being perfect for social-media obsessed youth, with a 5MP front-facing camera that takes "vivid selfies" according to the manufacturer.
One clue that the Zauba listing might be revealing the Galaxy A3 and Galaxy A5 sequels comes from the model numbers listed. The Galaxy A3 and Galaxy A5 were the SM-A300 and SM-A500, respectively. The two unnamed handsets listed on Zauba are the SM-A310F and the SM-510F. The last letter could be a country code.
The listing also reveals that the SM-310F will feature a 4.75-inch screen, while the SM-510F will be equipped with a 5.2-inch screen. That would be a small bump in screen size from the 4.5-inch display on the Galaxy A3, and the 5-inch screen on the Galaxy A5. Considering that the latter two models were unveiled last year in late October, we wouldn't be surprised to see the sequels meet the light of day very soon.
Sequels to the Samsung Galaxy A3 and Samsung Galaxy A5 appear on Zauba?


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MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 20, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Evine Live Inc. ("Evine") (NASDAQ:EVLV), a multiplatform interactive digital commerce company (evine.com), today announced the addition of Theresa Schmidt as Vice President of its Fashion and Accessories division. Reporting to Evine's Chief Merchandising Officer, Michael Henry, Schmidt will be responsible for category guidance and growth of the retailer's strategy.
"Theresa's interest in joining Evine attests to our growing reputation as an industry trailblazer," said Bob Rosenblatt, Chief Executive Officer at Evine. "Over the past year, we've partnered with many significant brands, enabling them to tell their unique stories and interact with our viewers on tv and online. Theresa managed a $16B category at one of the largest retailers in the United States and we look forward to all of the contributions that she will be making at Evine."
"We are very excited to welcome Theresa to the Evine family," said Michael Henry, Chief Merchandising Officer at Evine. "The wealth of experience and industry knowledge she brings has well-equipped her to continue to grow our Apparel and Fashion categories."
Schmidt most recently served as Vice President of Planning, Apparel & Accessories at Target Corporation. Other influential roles at Target include Divisional Merchandise Manager - Target.com and Mobile along with Senior Director of Merchandise Planning, both in the Fashion and Accessories arena. Prior to Target, Schmidt held buying roles at Macy's and Marshall Field's. Schmidt will join Evine on Feb. 20 to further develop key proprietary brands while collaborating with Evine's vendor-partner community to amplify and build their assortments.
This release contains statements, estimates, projections, guidance or outlooks that constitute "forward-looking" statements as defined under U.S. federal securities laws. Generally, the words "believe," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "plan," "project," "should" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature. These statements may contain information about our prospects, including anticipated show or product line launches, and involve risks and uncertainties. We caution that actual results could differ materially from those that management expects, depending on the outcome of certain factors.


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Featuring a private pool and mountain views, Rancho Chega Mais is located in Carmo do Rio Claro. This self-catered vacation home features a garden and grill facilities.
Rancho Dois Irmãos is located in Carmo do Rio Claro and offers water sports facilities. This vacation home has air-conditioned accommodations with a balcony.
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Located in Carmo do Rio Claro, Pousada Tabuleiro has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and bar. A hot tub is available for guests. Facilities include a sun terrace and free WiFi is available.
Set in a park with beautiful views, Varandas da Montanha is a 7-minute drive from Carmo do Rio Claro town center and bus station. It offers an outdoor pool, bar, buffet breakfast and free Wi-Fi.
Featuring free WiFi and an outdoor pool, Pousada Marina Figueira offers pet-friendly accommodations in São José da Barra, 47 mi from Capitólio. The guest house also offers a restaurant.
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Caratteristiche tecniche

Giocatore abile nel gioco aereo, veniva spesso utilizzato come punta centrale. Dotato di un ottimo fiuto per il gol e di un buonissimo tiro, caratteristiche che gli permettevano di concretizzare le occasioni da gol create dai compagni.
È stato un attaccante molto prolifico con 143 gol realizzati nell'arco della sua carriera tra campionato austriaco, tedesco, francese, svizzero, portoghese e turco.

Carriera

Club

Cresciuto nelle giovanili del Leoben, squadra della sua città natale, nel 1997 Roland Linz approda nelle giovanili del Monaco 1860. Nel 1999 ritornò alla base, stavolta in prima squadra. Dopo aver realizzato 21 gol nella seconda divisione austriaca durante la stagione 2000-2001, il nome di Linz viene accostato al Barcellona; alla fine, la trattativa non va in porto, portando così Linz a passare all'Austria Vienna, uno dei club più importanti della Bundesliga austriaca, con sede a Vienna. Nella sua prima stagione (2001-2002) realizza 8 gol.

Durante la stagione 2002-2003 vinse la Bundesliga e la Coppa d'Austria con l'Austria Vienna allenata da Christoph Daum. Però, in quest'ultima stagione, è stato usato sporadicamente, soltanto per brevi periodi di partite, per cui fu ceduto in prestito all'Admira Wacker Mödling per la stagione 2003-2004, durante la quale segnò 15 gol.

Per la stagione 2004-2005, gioca, nella prima parte della stagione, in Francia con il  - senza realizzare gol in 15 partite; in seguito, viene prestato allo Sturm Graz, dunque ancora una volta in Austria, in cui si fa notare per le sue ottime prestazioni, condite da 4 gol. Terminata la stagione, ritorna all'Austria Vienna.

Nella stagione 2005-2006, con la maglia dell'Austria Vienna, diventa capocannoniere della Bundesliga grazie ai suoi 15 gol - al pari di Sanel Kuljić. Inoltre vinse per la seconda volta il campionato e la coppa nazionale.

Nell'estate del 2006, riceve diverse offerte da club europei, salvo poi scegliere la Superliga portoghese e il . Qui realizza 10 gol in 28 presenze. Nel 2007, va a giocare allo Sporting Braga, a 50 km da Porto. Nella stagione 2007-08 realizza 11 gol in 26 presenze, guadagnandosi anche la convocazione al , organizzato da Austria e Svizzera. Nella stagione successiva non trova spazio ed il 30 gennaio 2009 viene ceduto in prestito al Grasshoppers, in Svizzera, fino al termine della stagione. In questa mezza stagione realizza 8 gol in 15 presenze. Viene venduto al Gaziantepspor il 3 settembre 2009, da cui si svincola pochi mesi dopo.

Dal 2010 è stato nuovamente tesserato per l'Austria Vienna.
È risultato essere il miglior marcatore del Fußball-Bundesliga nella stagione 2010-2011 con 21 reti.

Nel gennaio 2013 viene acquistato dalla società thailandese del Muangthong United, squadra tre volte campione della Thai Premier League. Sigla il suo primo gol in terra thailandese in una partita amichevole contro il Júbilo Iwata
. Il 30 marzo 2013 sigla il suo primo gol in competizioni ufficiali in un match contro lo Songkhla United, che termina con una vittoria del Muangthong United per 3-0.

A gennaio 2014 ritorna in Europa firmando un contratto con il , squadra portoghese che milita nella Primeira Liga, dove colleziona soltanto 3 presenze. Al termine della stagione non rinnova il contratto e rimane così svincolato per poi annunciare il suo ritiro.

Nazionale

Il 27 marzo 2002, esordisce nella nazionale austriaca, allenata da Hans Krankl, in occasione dell'amichevole contro la .

Il 3 settembre 2005 Linz realizzò i suoi primi due gol con la maglia austriaca, in occasione della partita valida per le qualificazioni al  contro la . Quella partita termina 3-2 per la Polonia, rendendo così impossibile la qualificazione per l'Austria.

Palmarès

Club

Austria Vienna: 2002-2003, 2005-2006

Austria Vienna: 2002-2003, 2005-2006

Individuale
Capocannoniere della Bundesliga austriaca: 2
2005-2006 (15 gol, a pari merito con Sanel Kuljić), 2010-2011 (21 gol)

Note

Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni

Calciatori della Nazionale austriaca


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On October 20, the Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau welcomed back their longtime Adopted Legislator, State Representative Carol Sente, for a fall farm tour. Rep. Sente brought several guests with her to learn about agriculture and see harvest operations in action. Rep. Mike Fortner from DuPage County joined the tour as well.


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Ten years of innovative heart valves from Hannover
Bright eyes and happy smiles on the faces of children, young people and adults alike are nothing unusual at Hannover Adventure Zoo. On Saturday, however, it was a very special group that met at the zoo to have fun together: Twenty-three patients who had, at Hannover Medical School (MHH), received a special heart valve – one that grows with the body – celebrated in Hannover at the invitation of Professor Axel Haverich, Director of MHH's Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Transplantation and Vascular Surgery (HTTG). The reason: it's 10 years since he and his colleagues first implanted one of these innovative valves in a patient. Since then, more than 70 have been successfully treated. "Our idea to develop cardiac valves that grow with the patient has become a real success story," said Professor Haverich, who is also coordinator of the REBIRTH Cluster of Excellence ('from REgenerative BIology to Reconstructive Therapy'). 'We too – by which I mean our approach to tissue engineering, MHH and REBIRTH – are growing thanks to this innovation."
Caption: A real record: 23 patients with a heart valve that grows with the body as well as Professor Haverich and Dr Breymann at the zoo. Photo: Tom Figiel/MHH
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Join JPNDC, Christ the King Church, Hyde Square Task Force, Southern Jamaica Plain Health Center, The BRIDGES Foundation and our elected officials as we create a meaningful piece of art to convey the current community climate.
This year's State of Our Neighborhood seeks to engage our community in a new way. Attendees will take part in the Community Climate ribbon activity, which will transform this year's SOON into a cultural ritual, and the event's usual dialogue with our local elected officials will follow.
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