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Why do the large majority of big organizations have "known bad" password policies?
I saw a recent password question on security.stackexchange "Is the NHS wrong about passwords?" The question is very specific about one organization but from what I've seen the same "known bad" password policies are used in most big organizations.
When I say "known bad password policies", I mean to say most big organizations focus on relatively short (8 to 14 characters) passwords with a focus on requiring minimum number of special characters (upper/lower case, symbols, numbers, etc).
When I say "big organizations", I am not just referring to commercial but non-commercial (i.e. NIST's for example. i'm sure others can come up with other such examples). Now that I think of it ... most linux distros have some sort of default password policy that also is very similar (relatively short passwords but requiring special characters).
Why do the large majority of big organizations have "known bad" password policies?
Obligatory XKCD reference about the same subject:
p.s. another very popular question: XKCD #936: Short complex password, or long dictionary passphrase?
p.p.s. Normally I wouldn't ask such a question but I feel strongly this question needs to be asked and answered. Ever since the XKCD comic came out in 2011) I see people asking about this same subject again and again and again... and all the questions are asking legitimate questions... but they all dance around the "why" part without directly addressing it.
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Trevor Boyd SmithTrevor Boyd Smith
Top answer to this question is very relevant here. (The questions are so different that I don't think it is a duplicate, though.) – Anders Oct 12 '16 at 20:06
I don't think that's very true. It is more a statistical bias, i.e. we get more reports about the bad password policies whilst we do not get reports about the good ones. – grochmal Oct 12 '16 at 20:06
For example Paypal some time ago – Samuel Shifterovich Oct 12 '16 at 20:32
A few cringeworthy examples (many, but not all, dated): troyhunt.com/whos-who-of-bad-password-practices (do read comments) davidpashley.com/2014/04/16/bad-password-policies (from 2014 Heartbleed) kottke.org/12/06/the-worlds-worst-password-requirements-list badpasswordpolicies.tumblr.com – BillR Oct 12 '16 at 21:45
Because you are supposed to keep your password a secret you don't know you have a bad password. Similarly you don't know you have a bad password scheme for your site until your site gets hacked. – aslum Apr 3 '17 at 15:36
[ "Why does someone else do something I consider dumb?" is always a very open-ended question subject to speculation (and is not a great fit for Stack Exchange.) But because this problem is so prevalent among password policies, I believe it's worth exploring. ]
First, there is a lot of misinformation, superstition, confusing math, and technobabble around passwords.
Some security experts believe that a combination of special characters, numbers, and mixed case letters automatically make passwords unguessable, but they don't know or disagree what the optimal mix is. The guidance also should be changed depending on the native language of the users, but many site administrators are unaware of the differences.
Some don't understand the massively parallel computing resources available to modern password attackers. Hard drives containing rainbow tables of every possible 8 character string hashed with MD5 are sold online. Cloud based computing clusters, purpose-built arrays of graphics cards, and thousands of botnet controlled computers are all being employed by people to crack passwords. Databases of previously cracked passwords, dictionaries from every language, song lyrics, and movie quotes are all readily available to the enterprising hacker when it comes time to testing guesses.
People remember hearing things like "don't write passwords down", which was advice from 20 years ago when you could count on the secretary to write her boss's password on a post-it note stuck to her monitor, and the biggest threat was someone could walk by her desk when she was at lunch. I have yet to disassemble a keystroke logger that is able to read a sheet of handwritten paper kept in my wallet. But some people still repeat this advice today.
And technical people don't help when they toss around terms like "entropy" and numbers like "7 to the 95th power" that mean nothing to an average person; at the same time they ignore the psychology of the average user who doesn't want to enter 12 cryptographically random characters, let alone be asked to remember them for each of a dozen web sites.
Next, good passwords are notoriously difficult to study. If asked to enter a work password into a web site so they could study its complexity, most people would say "no". Many studies involving people entering a made-up password don't have test conditions that reliably mimic memorization or usage in the real world. So our primary sources of data on user-chosen passwords are the passwords and hashes published after (the increasingly frequent) data breaches. But these are often from sites like "long-eared-rabbit-fanciers-forum.com", where people know they have little of value to lose from using a weak password. They seem to be less often published from sites where the users are protecting their own credit cards, account balances, or other forms of digital valuables. I'm unaware of any case where a bank's cleartext password database was published online. And in many cases, the published databases are hashed and to analyze them means the researchers have to brute force attack them with a hashing algorithm before analysis can begin.
There is also education. Web site administrators don't take classes in "choosing a good password complexity scheme," nor do they take classes in "securely storing passwords". And a huge number of computer courses use an example of "create a sign-on screen" as an introductory program; but none of the many examples I've seen have ever demonstrated using pbkdf2() to hash the passwords before placing them in the database. And with all that, if you do come up with effective rules on choosing a good password, you still have to convince users to pick secure more passwords than 'P@ssword1'.
All that said, there are many researchers who have done a lot of work on passwords. You'll find hundreds of curated scholarly papers on the subject at http://www.passwordresearch.com. There are presentations on passwords at many of the premier security conferences. There is an annual International Conference on Passwords. So there are bodies of knowledge being built up, but they haven't converged on a standardized set of conclusions or recommendations yet. And this information has yet to be disseminated to many of the architects and engineers who build web sites. There is simply no straight pipeline of solid information from the researchers into practice. And that may be the biggest hurdle of all.
John DetersJohn Deters
Dang, i thought this was longer after reading it. Either i'm really tired or this has the most content per word i've seen in an unillustrated nonmathy answer in a while. – StarWeaver Oct 13 '16 at 13:13
@StarWeaver, sorry it's so long, but this is a huge topic; one that has no obvious simple, short answer. If it did, we probably wouldn't have been asked this question! – John Deters Oct 13 '16 at 14:27
I definatly wasn't complaining, just noticed that there was more there than the gross length implied – StarWeaver Oct 13 '16 at 14:29
@JohnDeters Not to detract from an otherwise-excellent answer, but did you mean 95 to the 7th power? Or did you swap the numbers just to emphasize the point? (I mean, I dunno, I suppose somebody out there has a policy requiring 95-character octal passwords...) – Sean Werkema Jan 16 at 16:08
I strongly suspect the answer is a web of corporate CYA and laziness. Alice from Legal needs to make sure that everyone is "secure", so she asks Bob from IT what best practice is. Bob googles "password length best practice" and finds something like this as the second result:
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh994560(v=ws.11).aspx
Since it's concise, he likes it, and gives it back to Alice, saying "Microsoft says 14 character passwords are best, but minimum 8 is acceptable, and it should probably have complexity requirements."
Alice figures if Microsoft says it's good enough, then she's done her due diligence, and Bob knows he won't get sacked for following Microsoft's best practices, so everybody is happy with this answer.
If Bob had sent Alice to http://www.passwordresearch.com/papers/pubindex.html (pick an article, any article), odds are reasonably good she wouldn't be able to validate the trustworthiness of the source or make sense of the content.
Jesse KJesse K
One other possible reason that other answers haven't touched on is legacy technology. Large organisations are often dependent on outdated technology, that predate our modern understanding of password security.
I remember working on a contract at a major bank, and being surprised that version of AIX they were using ignored all but the first eight characters of a password.
Similarly, Microsoft Windows before Vista stored passwords in two ways by default, one of which was laughably easy to crack (14 characters, case insensitive, and split into two 7 character parts that could be cracked independently). I suspect many organisations are still using this outdated password storage, either because they haven't migrated beyond Vista, or because they're using a newer version but have enabled the old mechanism for compatibility with a legacy system.
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using Pliant.Utilities;

namespace Pliant.Languages.Regex
{
    public class RegexDefinition : RegexNode
    {
        public bool StartsWith { get; private set; }
        public RegexExpression Expression { get; private set; }
        public bool EndsWith { get; private set; }

        public override RegexNodeType NodeType
        {
            get { return RegexNodeType.Regex; }
        }

        public RegexDefinition(
            bool startsWith,
            RegexExpression expression,
            bool endsWith)
        {
            StartsWith = startsWith;
            EndsWith = endsWith;
            Expression = expression;
            _hashCode = ComputeHashCode();
        }

        public override bool Equals(object obj)
        {
            if (obj is null)
                return false;

            if (!(obj is RegexDefinition other))
                return false;

            return other.EndsWith == EndsWith
                && other.StartsWith == StartsWith
                && other.Expression.Equals(Expression);
        }

        private readonly int _hashCode;

        public override int GetHashCode()
        {
            return _hashCode;
        }

        private int ComputeHashCode()
        {
            return HashCode.Compute(
                StartsWith.GetHashCode(),
                Expression.GetHashCode(),
                EndsWith.GetHashCode());
        }

        public override string ToString()
        {
            return $"{(StartsWith ? "^" : string.Empty)}{Expression}{(EndsWith ? "$" : string.Empty)}";
        }
    }
}

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Q: Dynamic addition of fields to a django form through user action I'm working with django and want to give the user the option to input an arbitrary number of strings into the form and then save this to a database.
What it actually is, is a setup page for a teacher to create a new homework exercise for a student, and if the submission is selected as electronic, the teacher then needs to specify the required filenames + extensions that need to be submitted. So by default only one char field is visible when electronic submission is selected, but I would like a little plus button  next to it to display a new char field below where the teacher can enter a second required filename to be submitted. And another click to add 3rd and so on.
Is this possible and how could i go abut doing this?
I could use a TextField and split by new lines, but it wouldn't look as good as dynamic char fields. And the problem with dynamic adding fields to from when rendered is I don't know the number until after its rendered and teacher selects electronic AND clicks the plus button some unknown number of times.

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Q: Sequelize where query of a one to many association attribute? I have the following tables in a database:
Users: id|name|age
 Hobbies: id|user_id|hobby
In sequelize I have the following associations:
Users.hasMany(Hobbies)
 Hobbies.belongTo(Users)
To retrieve a list of users along with their hobbies the query is as follows:
Users.findAll(include: [{model: Hobbies}])
I map the result of the query to a domain object.
The result of the query looks something like this:
[{id: 1, name: 'John', age: 20, hobbies: ['fishing', 'running']}]
I am trying to return a list of users that have a hobby of fishing.
As I understand it I can apply a where query on the association itself like this:
Users.findAll(include: [{model: Hobbies, where: {hobby: 'fishing'}}])
but this will still return all users, and will only return the hobbies for each user that are fishing.
Is there a way to apply a where query at the user level based on their hobbies?

A: I think you need to change the join type. Sequelize by default uses left outer join while joining two models but if you change that to inner join by setting required to true you will get intended results -
Users.findAll(include: [{model: Hobbies, where: {hobby: 'fishing'}, required : true}])

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The Empress mattress is actually a regular pillow top mattress regarding adjustable beds utilizing the workhorse 312 coil innerspring. It includes an off white Damask cover with a open quilt design. Pillow top is on both sides of the mattress for extended use. Begins at $500 and goes up in cost with the size.
Totally customizable solutions and features. Innerspring coziness choices in soft, medium or extra firm. The ideal sleep position regarding the head and feet is really within reach using simple to use hand controls and the Premier's Swift-Adjust motors. The Premier model comes standard having a high-density foam foundation plus a heavy-duty base built with material that will not warp, break or squeak. Starts at approximately $1500 for a plush top twin and naturally goes higher with price. One of the most costly one I found was for almost $4k and it was a king Firm Talalay Latex Core with Plush Quilted Cover. If you find a twin bed you already know its going to be priced less in comparison to a giant king bed! Know that these matters may need to be kept in mind when comparing beds, as well as how much room you have.
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Which Are The Best Adjustable Beds in Sugar Run PA?
It really won't mean much what style of a bed or mattress you own, eventually it will get worn out and you definitely will need to go shopping for a new one. Recently I was looking online for a bit of info about adjustable beds and mattresses for a client and I ran into a some websites online that offer not only relevant information but also links to a few of the top makers of beds available for sale online.
The Empress mattress is a traditional pillow top mattress concerning adjustable beds using the workhorse 312 coil innerspring. It features an off white Damask cover with a open quilt design. Pillow top lies on both sides of the mattress for prolonged use. Begins at $500 and increases in price with the size.
Totally customizable alternatives and features. Innerspring comfort choices in soft, medium or extra firm. The optimal sleep position concerning the head and feet is within reach by having simple to use hand controls and the Premier's Swift-Adjust motors. The Premier design comes standard with a high-density foam foundation and also a heavy-duty base made with material that will not warp, break or squeak. Begins at around $1500 for a plush top twin and obviously goes higher with price. The most expensive one I found was for approximately $4k and it was a king Firm Talalay Latex Core with Plush Quilted Cover. Conceding that you buy a twin bed you already know its going to be valued less than a giant king bed! Know that these matters may need to be looked into when comparing beds, as well as how much room you have.
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Which Are The Best Adjustable Beds in Bendersville PA?
The ever increasing selection of these beds appears to have a catalog that goes on endlessly, but easily the most trendy variety seems to be something called Dual Comfort. This kind of mattress is specifically crafted with one side being firmer than the other. This sort of mattress allows you to flip your mattress for entirely different feeling. Along with replacement mattresses which are generally adjustable you could also buy sleeper sofas that are actually adjustable too.
The Empress mattress is simply a standard pillow top mattress for adjustable beds using the workhorse 312 coil innerspring. It uses an off white Damask cover having a open quilt design. Pillow top lies on both sides of the mattress for extended use. Starts at $500 and goes up in price with the size.
Entirely customizable options and features. Innerspring coziness preferences in soft, medium or extra firm. The most ideal sleep position regarding the head and feet is really within reach by having simple to use hand controls and the Premier's Swift-Adjust motors. The Premier design comes standard with a high-density foam foundation plus a heavy-duty base put together with material that definitely will not warp, break or squeak. Begins at around $1500 for a plush top twin and naturally goes higher with price. The most costly one I checked out was for nearly $4k and it was a king Firm Talalay Latex Core with Plush Quilted Cover. So yes, these can absolutely get very expensive but they look very comfortable!
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Seeking out a quality adjustable bed in New Berlin PA? Continue reading for essential information on ways to buy the very best adjustable beds in New Berlin PA.
Which Are The Best Adjustable Beds in New Berlin PA?
It does not make any difference what kind of a bed or mattress you have, inevitably it will become worn out and you definitely will need to purchase a new one. Recently I was looking online to get some guidance about adjustable beds and mattresses for a client and I ran into a some webpages that exhibit not only relevant information but also links to several of the top brands of beds readily available for sale online.
The ever growing assortment of these beds appears to have a catalog that goes on forever, but one of the most in vogue variety seems to be something called Dual Comfort. This particular style of mattress is mainly made with one side being actually firmer than the other. This type of mattress makes it possible for you to flip your mattress for totally different feeling. Apart from replacement mattresses that are adjustable you could also buy sleeper sofas that are adjustable also.
The Empress mattress is actually a standard pillow top mattress regarding adjustable beds utilizing the workhorse 312 coil innerspring. It uses an off white Damask cover having a open quilt design. Pillow top lies on both sides of the mattress for prolonged use. Begins at $500 and goes up in price with the size.
Fully customizable options and features. Innerspring luxury varieties in soft, medium or extra firm. The optimal sleep position for the head and feet is really within reach using easy to use hand controls and the Premier's Swift-Adjust motors. The Premier style comes standard having a high-density foam foundation and heavy-duty base thrown together with material that will not warp, break or squeak. Starts at approximately $1500 for a deluxe top twin and obviously goes steeper with price. One of the most steeply-priced one I checked out was for nearly $4k and it was a king Firm Talalay Latex Core with Plush Quilted Cover. So yes, these can certainly get costly but they look truly comfortable!
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Searching for a very good adjustable bed in North Versailles PA? Continue reading for essential information on the best ways to get the best adjustable beds in North Versailles PA.
Which Are The Best Adjustable Beds in North Versailles PA?
It does not matter what kind of a bed or mattress you have, over time it will get old and worn out and you will need to go shopping for a new one. With all the trends and new advanced technologies being offered consumers nowadays, its sometimes a wonder why more people don't choose to get a new mattress. For sure some of these can be steeply-priced, but for the most part they are modestly priced furthermore you get a few wonderful attributes that you may likely not have with your older traditional mattress or bed. Recently I was searching on the internet for some help and advice regarding adjustable beds and mattresses for a customer and I ran into quite a few sites that provide not only information but additionally links to many of the best brands of beds that are available for sale online.
The Empress mattress is actually a popular pillow top mattress for adjustable beds using the workhorse 312 coil innerspring. It comes with an off white Damask cover having a open quilt design. Pillow top lies on both sides of the mattress for prolonged use. Begins at $500 and climbs in price with the size.
Totally customizable alternatives and features. Innerspring luxury preferences in soft, medium or extra firm. The best sleep position for the head and feet is literally within reach by using user-friendly hand controls and the Premier's Swift-Adjust motors. The Premier design comes standard having a high-density foam foundation plus a heavy-duty base put together with material that definitely will not warp, break or squeak. Starts off at approximately $1500 for a deluxe top twin and obviously goes steeper with price. The most expensive one I checked out was for nearly $4k and it was a king Firm Talalay Latex Core with Plush Quilted Cover. It's true, these can become costly but they look amazingly comfortable!
Adjustable Bed & Pillow Top Mattress will set you back at about $3k and the small sized selections begin at around $600.Here is literally a description I saw for one online: Dual King Lifestyles E-91 adjustable bed with cordless and computerized massage. Comes with Comes with Sleep worthy Pillow Top mattresses. Adjustable beds guard and enhance sleeping and relaxation.
Clearly with any item you buy anywhere (offline or online) truth be told there is always going to be a price variance still that's to be expected. Assuming that you purchase a twin bed naturally its going to cost much less than a giant king bed! These kinds of things need to be looked at any time you're looking at beds, along with just how much room you have. Just because you prefer a king does not mean youare going to have room for it, specifically with the adjustables considering usually they can become extremely huge in size!
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Which Are The Best Adjustable Beds in Brockport PA?
Have you ever felt that it dosen't make a difference what kind of a bed or mattress you have, over time it will get old and worn out and you will need to find a new one. With all the styles and new clever technologies being brought to consumers nowadays, its sometimes a wonder why even more people don't decide to buy a new mattress. Sure several of these can get expensive, but for the most part they are reasonably priced and you get several great benefits that you might not have with your old plain mattress or bed. Fairly recently I was searching on-line for some information and facts concerning adjustable beds and mattresses for a customer and I ran into quite a few sites that offer not only information but even links to many of the very top brands of beds available for sale online.
The Empress mattress is actually a traditional pillow top mattress regarding adjustable beds using the workhorse 312 coil innerspring. It uses an off white Damask cover having a open quilt design. Pillow top lies on both sides of the mattress for extended use. Begins at $500 and rises in cost with the size.
Entirely customizable alternatives and features. Innerspring coziness preferences in soft, medium or extra firm. The perfect sleep position concerning the head and feet is literally within reach having simple to use hand controls and the Premier's Swift-Adjust motors. The Premier design comes standard having a high-density foam foundation plus a heavy-duty base put together with material that will not warp, break or squeak. Starts off at around $1500 for a deluxe top twin and naturally goes higher with price. The most steeply-priced one I came across was for about $4k and it was a king Firm Talalay Latex Core with Plush Quilted Cover. Definitely, these can get very expensive but they look extraordinarily comfortable!
Adjustable Bed & Pillow Top Mattress cost around $3k and the much smaller options start-off at around $600.The following is a description I found regarding one online: Dual King Lifestyles E-91 adjustable bed along with a cordless and computerized massage. Features a Comes with Sleep worthy Pillow Top mattresses. Adjustable beds guard and improve enrich sleeping and relaxation.
Definitely with any product you purchase anywhere (offline or online) there is invariably going to be a price variance but that's to be expected. Assuming that you invest in a twin bed of course its going to cost less than a giant king bed! These things should be looked at anytime you are checking out beds, as well as how much room you have. Even if you want a king will not mean youmay have room for it, inparticular with the adjustables because often they can become considerably large with regard to size!
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Motorways M6 and M56 lead to the A55 which is a Dual Carriageway leading to COLWYN BAY. Exit the A55 at RHOS-ON-SEA (B5115) and ZOO sign after the underpass. Turn right at the Traffic Lights and right again onto CONWAY RD. At mini roundabout bear right onto BROMPTON AVE and travel straight on following signs for RHOS-ON-SEA and PROMENADE. Continue to follow signs for RHOS-ON-SEA and PROMENADE at the next Mini Roundabout which will lead you down WHITEHALL RD and left into CAYLEY PROMENADE. PLAS RHOS is the Fourth Building on the Left.
Take the A5 then the A55 towards CHESTER and COLWYN BAY. Exit the A55 at the sign for RHOS-ON-SEA (B5115) and turn left at the Traffic Lights for RHOS-ON-SEA and PROMENADE. Continue to follow signs for RHOS-ON-SEA and PROMENADE at the next Mini Roundabout which will lead you down WHITEHALL RD and left into CAYLEY PROMENADE. PLAS RHOS is the Fourth Building on the Left.


I found this hidden gem while browsing instagram for christmassy things in London (can you tell that I have Christmas on my mind?).
The John Lewis department store is located on Oxford Street, and it is huge! Since being in London, I've gotten used to smaller spaces, and much smaller stores than I'm used to (grocery stores are sooooo tiny here!), so I was actually a bit overwhelmed being in such a big place again.
It took me a while to figure out where I was going. After going up the escalators to the 5th floor, I was then directed through a bit of a maze in order to get to the rooftop. It was worth it! As soon as I walked outside, I felt like I was walking through a wintery wonderland. It was absolutely gorgeous!
Fake snow floated down over me, and I instantly fell into a Christmas mood.
My first stop was to the lookout point, where there was a telescope so I could look for the man on the moon. Sadly, it was too cloudy for me to see him, but I blew him some kisses in case his telescope was better than mine.
There was another lookout area where I could peer down on Oxford Street and watch the people shopping below. There was also a gorgeous view of the buildings in London all lit up. My friend and I stayed for a long time just looking out over the city, happy to be where we were.
Snugs with a friend on the rooftop!


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TAQA Sells Tesla Motors Stake
Posted on April 9, 2012 by Electricity.com Editorial Team
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) sold its stake in US electric car maker Tesla Motors Inc. after the company's shares surged to a 20 percent high over last year. The 75 percent government owned company made a profit of $113 million after it sold a total of 7,297,139 shares that roughly represents a 7 percent stake in Tesla. However, it declined to disclose how much it received for these shares.
TAQA has been aggressively expanding in the energy sector over the last four years and its latest decision to move away from Tesla was not unexpected. Meanwhile TAQA has announced a 50 percent interest in a Kurdistan power plant, reassessing its interests to expand in the MENA region.
According to Frank Perez, TAQAs executive head of global power and water, Iraq has a great potential when it comes to significant need for power and water. Along with Iran & Kurdistan, power could also be exported to neighboring countries including southern Turkey and Western Iran.
TAQA is buying a 50 percent stake in 1,000 megawatt Mass Global Investment Company which has several assets under its authority. The Sulaymaniyah plant which has been operational since 2009 has a capacity of 750 megawatts with additional 250 megawatts under construction.
Iraq including Kurdistan currently faces a severe shortage of electricity. By 2015, power demand is expected to rise to 16,000MW, but supply is limited to 5,000MW at present. This has fostered investments by the Abu Dhabi company.
TAQA currently has interests in oil and gas drilling in western Canada and the North Sea and is a major shareholder in the Netherlands' Bergermeer gas storage facility.
Image Credit: Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication / www.taqaglobal.com
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It is important that we grab each moment as it arrives and enjoy it. Consider the bad/rough situations of life as an opportunity to grow and change them to good/smooth moments through the power of our Real-Selves that we intrinsically are. Just being with the Real-Self and with the Universal-Self (that is all pervasive and omni-present) we have the maximum potential to walk right in the middle of Infinity. Defining clearly various aspects that we want to maintain as they are working smoothly for us. Similarly we can also define new areas, new aspects or new things that we want to have in order to enhance our lives. Also define the areas that stand in the way of our overall well-being. Thus we can establish a portrait for us that we truly wish to follow and manifest in the living of our lives. Feel great about it. If you don't, revise it in a way that speaks about you as you aspire to manifest, and as you enjoy it. Being always reminded of the fact that the future is something that we create NOW. It is not just the time that is to come or that its going to happen.
There are many aspects of living our lives that we are free to aspire and have them fulfilled in our lives. It could be material wealth that if used wisely can make the journey more enjoyable and comfortable. However there are many other aspects that we may wish to have; such as good health, fulfilling relationships, creative freedom, emotional stability, a sense of well-being and peace of mind. Everything that we behold comes from the unknown, and stillness alone is the potentiality for creativity. Note carefully Leo Tolstoy's experiential wisdom regarding great relationships, What counts in making a fulfilling relationship is not so much how compatible we are, but how we deal with incompatibility."
- Responding to all situations, both smooth and rough.
- Having pure wish intentions (maybe more than one) duly supported by dedicated self-efforts and Present Moment Presence.
- Developing the Subtlety of mind and going beyond some fixed dogmatic notions/beliefs/conditions.
- Establishing oneself in Truth by working with the whole (as we are all integral parts and parcels of the whole).
- Embracing the spontaneous flow of Self-knowledge that flows effortlessly in one's own meditative silence.
- Letting Go of attachment to the outcomes of actions performed in the manifestation process.
- Manifesting the establish goals from the connection. It starts with defining intellectually all our goals and further refining them or screening them with the Higher Self, in silence.
- Getting directions from the Higher Self about the action plan.
- Using the BSMI (i.e. body, senses, mind and intellect) as shown/directed by the Higher Self.
- Letting go of expectations and results after doing the level best.
- Making frequent observations and adjusting plans as prompted from within.
- Cultivating regular Silent times at least a couple of times daily.
- Listen to the silent voice within and conduct one-self accordingly.
- Cultivating the above mentioned creative strategy.
- Consistently dwelling in the Infinite and rejecting firmly self-limitation.
- Inwardly giving up all notions of 'I am the doer' yet engaging one-self in all activities outwardly. Thus being completely free from the least trace of ego-sense.
We are not just individuals left by ourselves, but we are an integral part of the universe. We are connected to the infinite universal energy and we can access it anytime and from anywhere. When we decide with full awareness to get absorbed in our indwelling spirit, we can practically zero in on anything we truly and deeply aspire. With consistent enthusiasm and self-effort, we shall start gaining strength in our connection with all that is. Then we can consistently energize ourselves and co-create all our aspirations. This is a powerful experience of co-partnership. It has a tremendous scope of performing our roles/duties in alignment with the universal orchestration and enjoying the magic of unconditional love at the sametime. Know confidently that we have the power to change our old beliefs and conditions that haven't worked for us in the past.
1. Observe your breath in and out and relax your body and mind completely.
2. Experience the free flow of the energy within.
3. Repeat OM's vibrations from the base of your spine to the middle of your eyebrows for a few times until you start to feel your inner silence.
4. In the center of your eyebrows, experience your True Self as a golden shining star radiating peace, harmony, and love in all directions.
5. Let your true aspirations flow within whether its for good health, joyful relationships, material wealth, creative freedom, emotional stability, etc. Feel the benefits of these aspirations for the overall well-being.
6. Visualize the golden shining star leaving your physical body and moving upwards and merging with the Supreme red golden light. Experience the connection with the infinite universal energy, which is unlimited where all things are possible.
7. In complete stillness and silence, let your action plan flow naturally to manifest your aspirations. Stay there for a few minutes.
8. Gradually fly back to your physical body and feel I am an integral part of the universe. Let your body, senses, mind, and intellect be the vehicle for the manifestation process.
Hopes and prayers go out to our Groups self-effort and ever-flowing struggle free manner with Optimizing One-Self to Create and Enjoy, as we realize its essence in our own unique ways. We all see the sparks and feel the experience of wisdom with such a profound reality.
In your own silence, see how you are doing in the above-mentioned theme and/or similar aspects of living your lives. If you feel like sharing with us your experiences at Lightpages, we simply welcome and look forward to it.


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bern and i try to commute to campus together whenever possible.
we also have great ambitions of sitting down every sunday night to cover our schedules for the week ahead.
the vision is to use sundays to determine what days we can drive together.
and also to sort out who will drop off/scoop up the boys on the days we can't.
3. we forget to do this on sunday and end up convening every evening (slash morning).
i'll let you guess which number is home for us.
during the week after spring finals, i had a conference to attend on campus.
it was the Women in Student Affairs conference, and i needed to be at work earlier than usual.
anth was in the room as we were sorting out cars for this day, and he asked us what a conference was.
bern and i explained that it was like going to a mini-camp full of different classes all day.
"why do you have to go to a conference, mom?"
before i was able to answer this, he added, "is it because you just don't know much?"
kindly, bern chose to take the answer on this one.
tonight, i am back in town after being away for 5 days at the annual conference for housing professionals.
it was a good learning experience, and a great chance to catch up with old colleagues and chat with new ones in the very distinct New Orleans.
there are a few blog posts lingering in this trip.
the boys picked me up from the airport.
we grabbed a dinner together, and i put the boys to bed while bern is mowing the lawn.
i was away for 5 days, so it's good to be home.
exactly how much did anth think i didn't know that it required i be sent off for 5 days this time?


The growing collection of Czech domestic investors that's become such a force on the local real estate market has made its mark once again with the sale of Táborská 31, an office building in Prague 4's Nusle district. 100 Towers Holding, a relatively new player on the market, stepped in to buy the building from the Česká spořitelna Real Estate Fund, which is managed by REICO.
Poland	♦ Are HR departments driving office demand?


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import itertools

from django import VERSION as DJANGO_VERSION
from django import template

from wagtail.core import hooks

register = template.Library()

@register.inclusion_tag('wagtailusers/groups/includes/formatted_permissions.html')
def format_permissions(permission_bound_field):
    """
        Given a bound field with a queryset of Permission objects - which must be using
        the CheckboxSelectMultiple widget - construct a list of dictionaries for 'objects':

        'objects': [
            {
                'object': name_of_some_content_object,
                'add': checkbox
                'change': checkbox
                'delete': checkbox
            },
        ]

        and a list of other permissions:

        'others': [
            (any_non_add_change_delete_permission, checkbox),
        ]

        (where 'checkbox' is an object with a tag() method that renders the checkbox as HTML;
        this is a BoundWidget on Django >=1.11)

        - and returns a table template formatted with this list.

    """
    permissions = permission_bound_field.field._queryset
    # get a distinct list of the content types that these permissions relate to
    content_type_ids = set(permissions.values_list('content_type_id', flat=True))

    # iterate over permission_bound_field to build a lookup of individual renderable
    # checkbox objects
    if DJANGO_VERSION < (3, 1):
        # checkbox.data['value'] gives the ID
        checkboxes_by_id = {
            int(checkbox.data['value']): checkbox
            for checkbox in permission_bound_field
        }
    else:
        # checkbox.data['value'] gives a ModelChoiceIteratorValue
        checkboxes_by_id = {
            int(checkbox.data['value'].value): checkbox
            for checkbox in permission_bound_field
        }

    object_perms = []
    other_perms = []

    for content_type_id in content_type_ids:
        content_perms = permissions.filter(content_type_id=content_type_id)
        content_perms_dict = {}
        for perm in content_perms:
            checkbox = checkboxes_by_id[perm.id]
            # identify the three main categories of permission, and assign to
            # the relevant dict key, else bung in the 'other_perms' list
            permission_action = perm.codename.split('_')[0]
            if permission_action in ['add', 'change', 'delete']:
                content_perms_dict['object'] = perm.content_type.name
                content_perms_dict[permission_action] = {
                    'perm': perm, 'checkbox': checkbox,
                }
            else:
                other_perms.append((perm, checkbox))
        if content_perms_dict:
            object_perms.append(content_perms_dict)
    return {
        'object_perms': object_perms,
        'other_perms': other_perms,
    }

@register.inclusion_tag("wagtailadmin/pages/listing/_buttons.html",
                        takes_context=True)
def user_listing_buttons(context, user):
    button_hooks = hooks.get_hooks('register_user_listing_buttons')
    buttons = sorted(itertools.chain.from_iterable(
        hook(context, user)
        for hook in button_hooks))
    return {'user': user, 'buttons': buttons}


Angular apps are modular and Angular has its own modularity system called NgModules. An NgModule is a container for a cohesive block of code dedicated to an application domain, a workflow, or a closely related set of capabilities. It can contain components, service providers, and other code files whose scope is defined by the containing NgModule. It can import functionality that is exported from other NgModules, and export selected functionality for use by other NgModules.
Every Angular app has at least one NgModule class, the root module, which is conventionally named AppModule and resides in a file named app.module.ts. You launch your app by bootstrapping the root NgModule.
While a small application might have only one NgModule, most apps have many more feature modules. The rootNgModule for an app is so named because it can include child NgModules in a hierarchy of any depth.
An NgModule is defined as a class decorated with @NgModule. The @NgModule decorator is a function that takes a single metadata object, whose properties describe the module. The most important properties are as follows.
declarations—The components, directives, and pipes that belong to this NgModule.
exports—The subset of declarations that should be visible and usable in the component templates of other NgModules.
imports—Other modules whose exported classes are needed by component templates declared in this NgModule.
bootstrap—The main application view, called the root component, which hosts all other app views. Only the root NgModule should set this bootstrap property.
The export of AppComponent is just to show how to export; it isn't actually necessary in this example. A root NgModule has no reason to export anything because other modules don't need to import the root NgModule.
NgModules provide a compilation context for their components. A root NgModule always has a root component that is created during bootstrap, but any NgModule can include any number of additional components, which can be loaded through the router or created through the template. The components that belong to an NgModule share a compilation context.
A component and its template together define a view. A component can contain a view hierarchy, which allows you to define arbitrarily complex areas of the screen that can be created, modified, and destroyed as a unit. A view hierarchy can mix views defined in components that belong to different NgModules. This is often the case, especially for UI libraries.
When you create a component, it is associated directly with a single view, called the host view. The host view can be the root of a view hierarchy, which can contain embedded views, which are in turn the host views of other components. Those components can be in the same NgModule, or can be imported from other NgModules. Views in the tree can be nested to any depth.
The hierarchical structure of views is a key factor in the way Angular detects and responds to changes in the DOM and app data.
In the example of the simple root module above, the application module needs material from within the BrowserModule. To access that material, add it to the @NgModule metadata imports like this.


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5 severe Buerger's disease patients recruited, remarkable blood vessel regeneration shown after stem cell treatment
Dr. Nishihara: "Significant improvement presented in CT scans after stem cell treatment"
Buerger's Disease Patient Association: "The treatment should be made available to all patients when it is confirmed to be safe"
A successful case of adult stem cell treatment was recently announced. It involves a therapy that cultivates Buerger's disease patients' stem cells extracted from their fat and later injected back into their bodies.
StemCell Life Foundation: (President Jeong-chan Ra), sponsored by Nature Cell (stem cell bio-company), Rbio and RJapan, held a press conference on the successful results of stem cell treatment for severe Buerger's disease patients at Seoul National University, at 11 a.m. on September 19, 2016.
At the press conference, the social welfare foundation presented its successful treatment cases, where the cost of stem cell therapy was covered for 5 patients, and Dr. Nishiraha of Kobe Nishihara Clinic in Japan explained the effects of stem cell treatment for severe Buerger's disease patients based on his clinical records. He pointed out the significant improvements seen in the 5 patients (who were present at the press conference) by comparing their conditions before and after the treatment, indicating the promising result that Vascostem will serve as a cure for patients suffering from severe Buerger's disease.
In a statement released by the Buerger's Disease Patient Association, representative Sung-hee Lee said, "We do not ask for medical insurance coverage or other subsidies. Please make the stem cell treatment available to us as long as its safety is confirmed through clinical studies."
Here are the successful results of the 5 cases:
Sang-yeong Lee (68) said, "I have relied on crutches for the past 30 years. I have tried most medicines available on the market, but they were not specifically for Buerger's disease and their effects were almost negligible. Surprisingly, I saw significant improvement after only 2 injections of stem cell treatments. I even stopped taking painkillers. I wish for Vascostem to become available soon on the Korean market."
Hyeon-woo Nam (45) lamented, "I was in constant, severe pain and had to rely on narcotic analgesics. But the scale of the pain was halved following the stem cell treatments. Had this treatment been available, it might have prevented gangrene from forming and saved me from amputation."
Kyeong-joon Lee (born in 1992, male) complained that he experienced pain in his toe nails while walking. His hands and feet had already developed some gangrene and turned white as the blood vessels had narrowed significantly. After the stem cell treatment, however, the pain was significantly alleviated, his hands and feet regained their color with increased blood circulation and he was able to walk for about 30 minutes continuously, representing a great improvement over the previous 5-minute limit.
Nam-hyeong Lee (born in 1949, male) had already undergone a bypass operation on his right leg and balloon dilatation on his left leg, but intense pain in the left leg made it impossible for him to walk, so he was preparing for another surgery while undergoing the stem cell treatment. After the treatment, his feet became warm and his overall body condition was improved. Indeed, his CT scan clearly displayed significant regeneration of blood vessels in his feet following the treatment.
Representative Sung-hee Lee (67), who underwent the treatment in Japan, said, "I spent the last 30 years in excruciating pain and could not sleep well. I had to take 30-40 painkillers every day, and sometimes barged into emergency rooms and begged for stronger painkillers. However, the stem cell treatment made a huge difference for me. I have had 3 injections so far. I was barely able to walk 200 meters before, but now I can walk longer distances and the pain has been relieved to a great extent. I even went to hiking in early March. This was incredible for me, and my family and friends were all amazed."
The effects of Vascostem on severe Buerger's disease patients were tested in cooperation with Nishihara Clinic and RJapan, which were approved by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare of Japan after the Japanese government enacted the Regenerative Medicine Act. President Ra of the Stem Cell Foundation, who led the efforts for Vascostem's development and pro bono treatment, said, "As Korea is currently working on relevant laws and regulations, I expect that we will soon be able to provide stem cell treatments not only for people with Buerger's disease but also for those suffering from other incurable diseases, such as cerebral palsy, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and multiple sclerosis. We will cooperate closely with the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety and other relevant authorities in order to help patients around the world."
StemCell Life Foundation was established in order to provide free medical treatments and services for low-income individuals suffering from diseases that remain incurable by modern medical technology, and the foundation will continue to expand its areas of business based on stem cell research and treatment.


A strainmeter goes through a period of instability immediately after installation. To determine the stability of strainmeters installed around the Andong fault zone, South Korea, an x-MR control chart analysis and a T 2 control chart analysis were conducted. The x-MR control chart analysis used an empirically determined 3σ control limit line to identify abnormal data in recently installed strain gauges. In the T 2 control chart analysis, the control limit line was set at a confidence of 95%. A comparison of the early stage of measurement with the terminal stage of measurement for three months after installation indicates that stabilization depends on the location and direction of each strain gauge in x-MR control chart analysis. In the T 2 control chart analysis, the number of values exceeding the control limit line decreased as the terminal stage was approached. Based on these results, it is suggested that the 3σ control limit line of an x-MR control chart can be used as a standard for single gauge stability, and that the 95% confidence limit of a T 2 control chart analysis could be used as the standard for the stability of multi-gauge strainmeters.
The frequency of damaging medium-to large-scale earthquakes has been steadily increasing in South Korea and abroad (KMA, 2015) . Several recent studies have examined ways of reducing earthquake damage (Kanamori, 2005 ; Wu and Kanamori, 2005 ; Choi et al., 2011 ; Yun, 2012 ; Kim et al., 2013) , including methodologies for earthquake prediction, analysis using displacement measurement methods, analysis of historic seismicity and earthquake monitoring data, and studies of related factors such as prior vibrations, uplift, and changes in ground water levels and seismic velocity (McCalpin, 1996 ; Maria and Carla, 1999 ; Burbank and Anderson, 2001 ; Keller and Pinter, 2001 ; Kim et al., 2004 ; Kyung and Lee, 2006 ; McCalpin, 2009 ; Waltham, 2009 ; Jeon et al., 2011 ; Kim et al., 2011 ; Lee et al., 2011 ; Choi et al., 2012) .
Hart et al. (1996) studied tidal characteristics at installation sites to remove the effects of tides on borehole strainmeters, and Maria and Carla (1999) analyzed differences in tilt-strain gauge data patterns based on gauge installation location and orientation. Lee (2011) proposed six factors to consider for fault monitoring systems, including site characteristics, suitable equipment design for the intended purpose, data/electricity backup system, equipment quality and reliability, transparent data operation and open-to-the-public policy, and long-term operation in a stable environment. Hwang et al. (2012) corrected and filtered data from strain gauges installed in the Eupcheon fault zone, South Korea, to conduct seismic observations for earthquake prediction and monitoring. Kim et al. (2013) analyzed the distribution characteristics of earthquake-inducing strain data using applied statistical methods to evaluate the possibility of earthquake prediction.
Because most fault monitoring hardware in South Korea relies on foreign technology, analyses are commissioned with payment for royalties. Therefore, the need for local instrument manufacturing and analysis technologies is gradually increasing (Sheen et al., 2012 ; Yun, 2012) .
In this study, strain data were analyzed by applying univariate and multivariate statistical analyses to determine the initial stabilization of fault-behavior strainmeters developed in South Korea. Empirical criteria were developed to identify stabilization based on these techniques.
Two multi-gauge fault-behavior strainmeters were installed around the Andong fault zone at different depths. The instruments were made by the Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM) and configured to measure crustal strain in three directions, tilt in two directions, compass data in one direction, and temperature simultaneously ( Fig. 1 ). Approximately 28,000 measurements of each data type were obtained from July 24, 2014 through October 20, 2014. The sampling interval was five minutes. Fig. 2 shows the sections of this time window used in the analysis. Unstable sections identified by eye were excluded. Each section contains approximately 30 days of data.
Strainmeter installed around the Andong fault zone.
Analyzed sections of the time series of strain measured by each gauge.
The control chart method of Shewhart (1924) is commonly used to detect abnormalities in time series data. Recently, this method has been used in the areas of geology and geo-engineering to evaluate crustal strain, landslide prediction, prediction of tunnel collapse, anomalous behavior of soil structures, and ground water contamination (Yim et al., 2007 ; Yim et al., 2009 ; Kim et al., 2013 ; Kim et al., 2014 ; Yun et al., 2014) . Of such analyses, those with one dependent variable in the control chart are called univariate statistics analysis, and those with two or more dependent variables are called multivariate statistics analysis. In the present study, to assess whether the strain gauges had stabilized, the x-MR control chart was used to analyze data from single strain gauges and the T 2 control chart was used to analyze data from multiple strain gauges.
where μ is the mean value, σ is the standard deviation, and z is a scaling constant.
represents the mean of the th sample variance covariance matrix Si , n is the subgroup size, g is the number of subgroups, and p is the number of variables.
where F ( ν 1 , ν 2 , 1 − α ) refers to the (1 − α ) denominator of the F distribution with degrees of freedom ν 1 , ν 2 . In this case, if α is set to 0.05, there is a 95% probability that a measured value judged as abnormal by the test is actually abnormal.
Although abnormal measurements are often detected after installation of new fault-behavior strainmeters, the measurements typically stabilize over time. Approximately one year is generally necessary for strainmeter stabilization (Gladwin et al., 1987) , but strainmeters may be used before this time if stabilization can be demonstrated. Therefore, to quantitatively determine the stabilization time, x-MR control chart and T 2 control chart analyses were conducted for ~500 minutes of temporarily stabilized data to set empirical control limits. The stabilization of the strainmeters was then evaluated using the charts.
To set the criteria for stabilization, for use in x-MR control charts, we chose five plotted points for each analysis section (K) and tested control limit lines at 1σ, 2σ, and 3σ. Fig. 3 and 4 show the results of x-MR analysis of stabilized data from strainmeters A and B, respectively. All values for all gauges of strainmeter A fall within the 3σ limit. For strainmeter B, sample data from strain gauges 1 and 3 fall within the 2σ limit, and data from strain gauge 3 fall within the 3σ limit. Therefore, since all values fall within 3σ for all gauges, this value was adopted as our stabilization criterion for a single strain gauge.
x-MR control chart analysis for temporarily stabilized strain data from strainmeter A.
x-MR control chart analysis for temporarily stabilized strain data from strainmeter B.
Fig. 5 shows the results of T 2 control chart analysis of stabilized section data from fault-behavior strainmeters A and B. For a = 0.05, all data fall within the control limit lines with 95% probability. Therefore, this value was adopted as our stabilization criterion for multi-component strain gauges.
T2 control chart analysis for temporarily stabilized strain data.
Univariate analysis was conducted using data obtained during the stabilization stage for approximately three months, with 60 points for each analysis section (K) and control limit lines at 1σ, 2σ and 3σ. Fig. 6 shows the results for strain gauge no. 3 from strainmeter A. The percentages of data exceeding the 3σ control limit line are 19.01% for strain gauge 1, 37.83% for strain gauge 2, and 39.29% for strain gauge 3. Strain gauge no. 3 showed a higher proportion of data exceeding the control limit line compared with other strain gauges. In section 2, 19.52% of measurements from strain gauge 1, 40.06% of measurements from strain gauge 2, and 25.76% of measurements from strain gauge 3 exceeded the 3σ control limit line. Strain gauge no. 2 showed a higher proportion of data exceeding the control limit line compared with other strain gauges. In section 3, 20.46% of data from strain gauge 1, 41.44% of data from strain gauge 2, and 24.90% of data from strain gauge 3 exceeded the 3σ limit. In the case of section 3, as with section 2, strain gauge no. 2 showed a higher proportion of data exceeding the control limit line compared with other strain gauges.
Result of x-MR control chart analysis for the No. 3 strain gauge of strainmeter A.
Fig. 7 shows the results of analysis of strain gauge no. 1 of fault-behavior strainmeter B. In section 1, strain gauge no. 1 exceeded the 3σ control limit in 45.07% of all data, strain gauge 2 exceeded the limit in 62.46% of all data, and strain gauge 3 exceeded the limit in 16.82% of data. Strain gauge no. 2 had a relatively high proportion of data exceeding the control limit, compared with the other strain gauges. In the case of section 2, strain gauge no. 1 exceeded the control limit line 3σ in 42.77% of all data, strain gauge no. 2 exceeded the limit in 60.45% of all data, and strain gauge no. 3 exceeded the limit in 16.80% of all data. Strain gauge no. 2 still showed a higher proportion of data exceeding the control limit line compared with other strain gauges, although this decreased compared with section 1. In the case of section 3, strain gauge no. 1 exceeded the control limit line 3σ in 42.78% of all data, strain gauge no. 2 exceeded the limit in 60.57% of all data, and strain gauge no. 3 exceeded the limit in 20.44% of all data. Strain gauge no. 3 showed a higher proportion of data exceeding the control limit line compared with section 1, and strain gauge no. 2 showed a higher proportion of data exceeding the control limit line compared with other strain gauges.
Result of x-MR control chart analysis for the No. 1 strain gauge of strainmeter B.
T 2 control chart analysis of the univariate data was conducted with control limit lines set at a confidence probability of 95%. Fig. 8 shows the results of T 2 control chart analysis of the strain gauge stabilization stage, for data obtained from fault-behavior strainmeter A. In the case of section 1, data exceeded the control limit lines at around 12,550~14,650, 25,650, 27,850, 34,550, 36,050 and 50,050~52,550 minutes. In the case of section 2, data exceeded the control limit lines at around 52,820~55,820, 57,820, 78,320 and 93,520~97,820 minutes. In the case of section 3, data exceeded the control limit lines at around 100,850, 102,690 and 143,070 minutes.
Result of T2 control chart analysis for strainmeter A.
Fig. 9 shows the results of T 2 control chart analysis of data from the strain gauge stabilization stage of fault-behavior strainmeter B. In the case of section 1, data exceeded the control limit lines at around 12,730, 49,550 and 50,750 minutes. In the case of section 2, data exceeded the limit at around 54,920, 55,720 and 94,100 minutes. In the case of section 3, data exceeded the limit at around 139,190 minutes.
Result of T2 control chart analysis for strainmeter B.
In all samples, there were a few cases where data exceeded the 95% reliability control limit lines. These results are less clear compared with the univariate assay values, which were up to 20 times larger than the control limit lines. This phenomenon can be attributed to the fact that in the case of T 2 analysis, strains measured in multiple directions have different values and affect each other, so that abnormal values might be underrepresented.
To estimate the stabilization time after strainmeter installation, x-MR and T 2 control analyses were conducted to calculate the proportions of measured values exceeding the control limit lines. These results are shown by section in Table 1 . For strainmeter A, strain gauge no.3 can be considered stable by section 3, because the proportion of data exceeding the control limit line decreased from 39.29% in section 1 to 24.90% in section 3. Strain gauges 1 and 2 recorded more anomalous measurements in section 3 than in section 1, indicating they were not yet stabilized. However, the proportions of abnormal data were quite similar between sections 1 and 3. When all three strain gauges are evaluated simultaneously via T 2 control chart analysis, the percentage of abnormal measurements decreases from 7.36% in section 1 to 0.38% in section 3. This suggests the strain gauges can be considered stabilized.
Proportion of data exceeding the control limit line for each analysis section in the case of newly developed strainmeters.
For strainmeter B, strain gauge 1 can be considered stabilized because the proportion of data exceeding the control limit line decreased from 45.07% (section 1) to 42.78% (section 3), although the difference is insignificant. Strain gauge no. 2 also gradually stabilized, as the proportion of data exceeding the control limit line decreased from 62.46% to 60.57%. Strain gauge no. 3 cannot be considered stabilized because the proportion increased from section 1 to section 3. T 2 control chart analysis suggests that the system of strain gauges can be considered stabilized because the percentage of abnormal measurments decreased from 0.17% in section 1 to 0.01% in section 3.
The results of x-MR analysis indicate that three strain gauges installed in different directions and locations in the same fault system will stabilize differently from each other. Given that site stress acting on the crust has directivity, these results indicate that the strain gauges accommodate the directivity. Therefore, when determining whether strainmeters have become stabilized, the direction of site stress should be considered, and T 2 control chart analysis that can analyze multiple strain gauges simultaneously should be conducted while taking directivity into account.
With the aim of developing an empirical criterion for quantitatively determining strain gauge stabilization time, x-MR and T 2 control chart analyses were conducted using data obtained from strainmeters installed around the Andong fault zone. To detect anomalous strain measurements, 500 minutes of temporarily stabilized data was analyzed to determine an empirical 3σ control limit. Using the empirical criteria, we show that three of six strain gauges stabilized after only three months. Gauge stabilization depended on the location and direction of installation, even in the same strainmeter. We interpret this result to reflect the directivity and localization of crustal stress.
In T 2 control chart analysis, we established an empirical 95% confidence control limit to determine when two faultbehavior strainmeter systems had become stabilized. Our results suggest that an empirically determined 3σ control limit can be used in x-MR control chart analysis to identify the stabilization of single strain gauges after installation. Similarly, an empirically determined control limit can be used in T 2 control chart analysis to assess the stabilization of multi-component strainmeter systems.
This work was supported by the Radioactive Waste Management of the Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning (KETEP) grant funded by the Korea government Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (2012171020001B).
Korea Meteorological Administraion (KMA) 2015 Earthquakes trends Retrieved from (in Korean).
 HS Kim , HS Yun , BG Chae , JH Choi , and YS Seo , "Strain Analysis of Crust at the Stabilization Stage Using and Applied Statistical Analysis", The Journal of Engineering Geology, vol. 1, no. 1, Mar 2015.


A television should be the focal point of one room and one room only: your media room. In any other room — whether bedroom, kitchen or (gasp) library — it should never play a larger role than discreet accessory.
First step in making that a reality: concealing that hideous Medussean tangle of cords growing out the back of it. We talked to Micah Heimlich (of Downtown LA design firm unHeim) and Jack Ovadia (of NYC's Ovadia Design Group) to help us solve the riddle.
Pick up some heavy-duty Velcro to attach all components to the back of the TV or its mount. Then consolidate all the cords using zip-ties and a snakeskin cord wrap.
For a client's Don Draper-esque home office, Heimlich found this vintage '70s Roche Bobois stand on 1stDibs (also seen in the main image above). The components sit on a back shelf under a stack of magazines. You'll notice the snakeskin in effect here as well.
For televisions in the boudoir, Heimlich recommends something portable, like this brushed gunmetal easel from Restoration Hardware. The effect is twofold: A) you can easily swivel it to suit your vantage point and B) you're left to decorate the wall space as you please. When the TV's not in use, play video art by someone like Isabella Rosselini or Doug Aitken for a little added ambience.
To conceal a television completely, Ovadia hid this television behind a two-way mirror.
The unit utilizes an out-of-use fireplace to house the TV and all its addenda, including the cords, which run behind the wall to a utility closet. You'll probably need a good AV guy and a finish carpenter to pull this off.
Ovadia is currently working on a place where the television will be hidden behind a facade that separates the kitchen from the family room. On the family room side, the unit is fronted by patterned sliding doors. It looks like art when not in use.


NetEase, Inc. operates an interactive online community in the People's Republic of China. It offers various games in a range of genres through mobile devices and PCs, including role playing games, MMORPGs, battle arena games, simulation games, collectible card games, first-person shooter games, sandbox games, and other types of games to the Chinese market.
During the past four months, NTES has formed a level of resistance to watch at the $240 (red) mark. The stock has tested that mark multiple times since the beginning of August. A close above that $240 level should lead to higher prices for NTES.
The Tale of the Tape: NTES has a key level of resistance at $240. A long trade could be entered on a break through that level. However, if you are bearish on the stock, a short trade could be made on any rallies up to $240.


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ISLAMOPHOBES LOSE OUT IN CONGRESSIONAL RACES
November 8, 2012 at 07:53	(Corrupt Politics, Islamophobia, U.S. Election)
Key members of what has been termed Congress' "Islamophobia caucus" went down in their re-election fights last night, dealing a blow to anti-Muslim activists' efforts to influence policy and the national discourse. National Muslim organizations celebrated their victories today.
Key members of the Congressional 'Islamophobia caucus' swept from Congress
By Alex Kane
Former Florida House Republican Allen West poses with anti-Muslim blogger Pamela Geller (Phota via DownWithTyranny.blogspot.com)
Allen West (R-FL), Joe Walsh (R-IL) and Adam Hasner (R-FL) were three Republicans that had used anti-Muslim rhetoric throughout their elected careers. But now they're out of a job (though Hasner was running for a Congressional seat he did not hold).
"Folks in their districts wanted to send a message: we will not allow divisive politics, we will not allow extremism to run our political conversation," said Haris Tarin, the director of the Muslim Public Affairs Council's Washington, D.C. office. "It also tells people that trying to divide Americans, by using anti-Muslim rhetoric, will not work in the long run."
West, a former U.S. Army colonel, went down in Florida's 18th Congressional district after Patrick Murphy squeaked by in a slim victory. West's political career from the outset was marred by controversy; he is alleged to have threatened an Iraqi prisoner with death during an interrogation and to have fired shots near the prisoner–something that Murphy attacked him for in the campaign.
The Daily Beast's Ali Gharib has more background on West's Islamophobia:
In the House, West earned a reputation as a ferocious right-wing attack dog. The unfounded accusations that dozens of Communists populate the Congress's Democratic caucus were nothing new, but his most novel legacy may be West's inflammatory rhetoric about Muslims. Along with Reps. Steve King (R-IA) and Michele Bachmann (R-MN), West used his time in Congress to press his case that Islam is "not a religion" but a "totalitarian theocratic political ideology," and that terrorism is inherent to the faith—not radical Islam, but Islam, writ large. He's accused a fellow Member of Congress, Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN), a Muslim, of "represent(ing) the antithesis of the principles upon which this country was established."
If all that wasn't bad enough, West has shared a stage with America's foremost anti-Muslim activist, Pamela Geller (who was recently in the news again). When he was called out for his ties to bigots like Geller and asked to respect Muslims' right to worship freely, his one-word response made an apparent comparison between the request and Nazi overtures for an American surrender in World War II.
Illinois' Walsh lost his Congressional seat to Iraq War veteran Tammy Duckworth. "With 93 percent of the unofficial vote counted, Duckworth had 55 percent, with 45 percent for Walsh," according to the Chicago Tribune. Walsh, in addition to his far-right advocacy on the Israel/Palestine conflict, has also spewed anti-Muslim rhetoric.
In August, Walsh warned that radical Islamists were "trying to kill Americans every week" and that the next 9/11 was inevitable. Walsh also claimed that radical Islam "was here" in the Chicago suburbs. Shortly after Walsh's remarks made waves, two Chicago-area Muslim centers were violently attacked.
Hasner was a former Florida state representative until 2010, and decided to run for a Florida House seat in 2012. But he lost to Lois Frankel last night. He was an up and coming Jewish Republican who is really cozy with Pamela Geller, the nation's leading and most virulent anti-Muslim activist. Hasner also was a leader in ginning up fear over the non-existent threat of Sharia law coming to the U.S, and once invited notorious anti-Muslim politician Geert Wilders to a "free speech" conference.
"These encouraging results clearly show that mainstream Americans reject anti-Muslim bigotry by candidates for public office and will demonstrate that rejection at the polls," Nihad Awad, executive director for the Council on American Islamic Relations, said in a statement. "This election witnessed an increased political awareness and mobilization effort among American Muslims that dealt a major blow to the Islamophobia machine."
And while Michele Bachmann (R-MN), the undisputed leader of Islamophobia in U.S. government, ultimately won her race last night, it was extremely close. Despite spending 10 times the amount her opponent Jim Graves did, Bachmann only won by a few thousand votes. Bachmann is the woman who claimed, with no evidence, that there was Muslim Brotherhood infiltration of the U.S. government. MPAC's Tarin said that the message voters in Bachmann's district sent was, "if you continue to use this anti-Muslim rhetoric as your main platform issue, to divide Americans, it's not going to work."
In a press release, CAIR also noted some other races where anti-Muslim politicians went down: "In Arkansas, Rep. James McLean defeated Republican Charlie Fuqua, a candidate who advocated the deportation of all Muslims in a self-published book. In Minnesota, Rep. Chip Cravaack (R-MN) lost his seat. Cravaack was a key supporter's of Rep. Peter King's (R-NY) series of anti-Muslim hearings."
Blake said,
Anti Semitism is a hate crime against faux semites
Reporting on a Happy Note said,
Note that Schmuel Boteach, a Lubavitcher rabbi, lost to Bob Pascrell in a congressional race in New Jersey.
Celebrate that.
amerikagulag said,
Now that some of the snti-muslims are our of the way, we can concentrate on electing anti-israel candidates.
Vitorino Batalim said,
This black man doesn't understand that as a black he and the other blacks people will be one of the first groups be eliminate by the Zionist Nazi Fascist to whom Geller is linked by Hart because she is, herself, a Zionist Nazi Fascist. Wake up blacks of the whole world and fight Zionist Nazi Fascist political project for rulling the world by themselves alone.
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