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Varujan Pambuccian is a bit too zambaccian
Thrown (Ţâpat) in biserica, educatie, vise - implinire - belsug
Finland, the country who is light years ahead of Romania in education, is moving away from structured learning and a Romanian Senator opines that it's BS, which, in our view, makes him a 'zambaccian' or a person who is incapable to understand his mistakes, nevermind assume them, a person whose mindset prevents them from accepting new, revolutionary ideas. Let me start with a necessary disclaimer on Armenian names. This possible confusion interests me because when I put my name as "Zamolxian" in some opt-in form, I started receiving Armenian diaspora literature in my mail.
The above names are Armenian names and by using that rhyme I am in no way judging Armenian people collectively (like ctp does with Gypsies) or "extrapolating" a trait or fault from one member of the group to the entire group, not because I'm afraid or politically correct, but rather because that would be dumb. I also do not doubt for a second that Armenians were subjected to a genocide that inspired Hitler (w-genocide). However, I think that the rhyme is funny, is a good way to introduce these issues and that is why I am using it. In short, I disagree with Mr Pambuccian, a Romanian politician (w-pambuccian), on a narrow issue and with Mr Vosganian (w-vosganian) on several. I use the word 'zambaccian' with a new meaning because that meaning came about since Adrian Nastase has commenced his misguided attempt to present his own version of reality – "misguided" because it failed to convince me and probably many others, not necessarily because he is guilty as charged – on a website using that name. Vosganian appears there because he steps on Nastase's path of prosecution and pointless manoeuvring. Last but not least, I tend to sometimes confuse the two aforementioned politicians. I don't think it's fair for Mr Pambuccian to suffer blowback from Mr Vosganian's actions.
With Mr Vosganian I agree that prosecutorial fervour has gone a little too far. However, that does not necessarily mean that Ms Vosganian himself is innocent – I just don't know.
Mr Vosganian appears in the Romanian press colored guilty.
he resigned the Economy Minister function back in October 2013 (hn-vvec)
he asked his colleagues in the Senate to block the public prosecutor request to lift his immunity, managing to shed tears in his discourse; they complied on February 12, 2015 (hn-vvsen)
he subsequently resigns from PNL on February 13, 2015 (hn-vvpnl)
he publishes on his blog an article stating that "society cannot evolve punitively, only preventively" – March 20, 2015 (vosganian-punitie)
when the Senate once again "saves" another one of theirs, Dan Sova (hn-sova), UK and US embassies comment that "parliamentary immunity should not be used abusively" (hn-usemb)
he is somewhat connected, through his position in the Writer's Union, to Mr Liiceanu's own "public resignation" (zmc-liic)
he is considered by many an extremist and "nationalist" for not recognizing the Moldovan Republic and for antiziganist statements
I've included Mr Vosganian's saga mostly because it's been recently in the news and it is somewhat connected to Nastase's saga, which I plan to address soon and also because sometimes I confuse him with Mr Pambuccian. I hope that now this shall not happen again. I also suspect I'm not the only voter to ever confuse them. Still, Mr Liiceanu resigned from the Union whose vice-president Vosganian is blaming very low standards in Romanian culture and education, and that is the main subject in this article.
Mr Pambuccian was the subject of an article a few years ago, so I won't spend too long on his history. We also talked about Finland in HDI 2010, PISA 2009, education compass and even in Edutarianism and Skinner. As for what I think about Romanian education, you can find by going through the homonymous category on this blog (currently with 71 articles).
In summary, Finland's education miracle is based on a few pillars:
excellent teachers – a very coveted profession in Finland, only a few of those wanting to embrace it make it all the way through; a lot of freedom given to teachers and few standardized tests
community based learning, with the focus on everybody "getting it" rather than a few exceptional pupils going to "Olympiads"
Recently, we learned that Finland is further revolutionizing education (inbo-finew), moving to "phenomenon-based teaching". The changes they make are truly amazingly simple and required by today's reality, yet they have, as expected, their critics.
Mr Pambuccian is one such critic (gnd-finbad).
Starting from the idea that the school must correct creativity, Finnish education system wants to quit field-structured education and teach them mixed. In the United States there is a very smart initiative to take courses that combine knowledge and tries to produce new ideas with value. But they come within the context of existing knowledge. The Finnish experiment attempts an impossible task: to bring knowledge from various fields where they are needed and will eventually get nothing combining bits of nothing. Each field has an internal logic that can not be fragmented. Every domain knowledge arose when it was needed, creatively combining existing knowledge. Studying a field in its historical dynamic secures knowledge, gives it value and responds to the explorer spirit in us. Combining them in special classes where the target is the development of creativity, units of knowledge can become ingredients of a step forward in that it creates something new, and possibly having value. But by generalizing this type of special courses, absolutely necessary in school, and giving up on teaching by subjects, PowerPoint teachers will measure and report success in achieving nothing by creatively combining bits of nothingness.
One has to wonder if he understands what Finland is attempting.
Only two months ago, in an interview with Watify, he said in minute 4:05, discussing innovation.
Novelty can be checked only by a specialized institution - a patent office. That does not mean you wait until patent is out, it is enough to pass a preliminary stage of analysis as to have certainty.
In his own blog, he wrote back in 2014 (pambuc-whyi):
The today educational system was designed in the beginnings of the first industrial revolution. It was designed to fulfill the needs of that day's economy. And these needs were to have more and more people working in factories, knowing very well several operations to be done and using their knowledge lifelong. The school was modelled based on the most successful entity of those times: the factory. The keywords of this educational system are: universality, uniform curricula and uniform development. But the factory is disappearing and the keywords that we need today seem to be access, adapted curricula and personal development. And most of all the debureaucratization of the learning process.
Beautiful words, but when Finland applies these very ideas, it's wrong. What gives?
Possibly, the changes in Finland (changes I think Romania should adopt right away) are too revolutionary for Mr Pambuccian. It may be that they are too revolutionary for Finland's society and students as well, though I don't believe it.
Just remember where Romania is today.
over 90% of Romanian pupils and their parents want to be indoctrinated and abused by the Romanian Orthodox Church
PISA: The pupils being assessed are 15 year old. The outcomes show a difference between Romanian pupils and OECD pupils, the first being 50 points under the average of the OECD countries, at Mathematics, which is equivalent to one study year. Thus, we can say that 15 year old pupils from Romanian schools are, in average, one year behind pupils of the same age from OECD. Comparing the Romanian pupils with the Polish pupils, one can notice that the Polish pupils excel in this test, being high above the average of the OECD countries. Compared to the Polish pupils, the Romanian pupils are one year and a half behind, from the competences point of view.
four out of ten employers questioned, i.e. 40%, think that the skills with which youngsters exit the education system and enter the labor market represent a constraint in carrying out the corporate operations.
about 3.4% of GDP is invested in education, compared to an average of more than 5% in the EU.
teachers shortage, downward trend (INS)
I think that a country (Finland) that invests so much in education, whether judged by absolute monetary value, percentage of GDP or simply human capital, has a chance of success that is far higher than anything the sick, left-behind minds of Romania's education ministry can possibly envision. Romania does not have the luxury to wait to see the results of Finland's experiment – they've already modeled and tested the small-scale before widespread adoption. Romania should move to adopt such changes at large scale as soon as possible.
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» An island-hopping visit to the Setouchi International Art Festival!
An island-hopping visit to the Setouchi International Art Festival!
Amy Chavez Apr 22, 2016
The Setouchi Triennale Art Festival takes place every three years on the art islands of Japan's Seto Inland Sea–and this year is a festival year! Let's check it out!
Previously listed in our top 8 Japan events to look forward to in 2016, this year's festival promises to bring some of the world's best contemporary art to Japan. Being Japan, the festival is defined by seasons, of course, and while the spring art festival has just ended, the summer and autumn festivals are still to come. In addition, you can still see a lot of art between seasons as there are permanent exhibitions as well as several art museums that are open year-round.
The extravaganza involves over 200 exhibits on a network of a dozen islands in the Seto Inland Sea, also called the Seto Naikai (or Setouchi, from which the name of the festival is taken). If you'll be spending a few days island-hopping during the festival, you might want to get a three-day ferry pass (2,200 yen or US$20) which can save you a bit of money depending on how many islands you're planning on going to. You'll also want to buy a "Setouchi Triennale 2016 Passport" (5,000 yen or US$46) which entitles you to a one-time free entry into most of the exhibits.
▼ Setouchi Triennale 2016 "Passport"
We managed to fit in 25 exhibits although many of them were outdoor exhibits which you don't really need a passport to see. But the pass is valid for the rest of the year which gives it additional value.
We spent an inspiring three days visiting Teshima, Ogijima and Naoshima. We started our trip from Takamatsu (Kagawa Prefecture) on the Shikoku side of the Inland Sea and ended at Uno (Okayama Prefecture), on the Honshu side.
Note: Many of the indoor exhibits prohibit photo-taking. It can be confusing because sometimes there is only one sign, and you may not see it even if you're looking for it. I asked before I entered each exhibit and am displaying photos only where I was specifically given permission—there's lots more to see!
Takamatsu Port 高松港
At Takamatsu Port there is art, just to get you into the mood.
▼ Shinji Ohmaki –"Liminal Air-core-"
▼ Lin Shuen Long–"Beyond the Border…"
Tip: If you're heading to several different islands, you'll find yourself back at Takamatsu to change ferries. This also means there will be layovers.
Teshima 豊島 (ferry from Takamatsu 1,330 yen one way)
▼ Pipilotti Rist–"Your First Color"
This exhibit is reminiscent of the very first "Art House Projects" on Naoshima which took old abandoned Japanese houses and used them as venues for art. In this one, Rist bathes the entire house in a purplish pink color and projects an image onto the ceiling from below which you look through broken roof beams to see. Notice how even traditional items such as a basket take on a different feeling when their color is changed.
▼ Ryue Nishizawa and Rei Naito–Teshima Art Museum
This museum, which includes indoor and outdoor elements, was created by an artist and architect team. The museum grounds is set among a background of rice terraces. Unfortunately, the museum is not included in the passport, but with the passport you do get a discount entry fee of 1,000 yen (US$9) which gets you into the outdoor exhibit, the cafe and the gift shop also.
▼ Christian Boltanski–"Les Archives Du Coeur"
Boltanski's exhibit is divided into two separate experiences, both involving the listening to heart beats. In the first room you can experience the resounding pulsing of a heart beat syncopated with a pulsating light. In the second room, you can sit while looking out at the Inland Sea while listening to heart beats through ear phones. You can also record and register your own heart beat–for 500 yen (US$4.50) extra–for people to listen to.
Tip: Teshima is a big island, so don't waste time galumphing around trying to find the sites; take the bus instead. The buses go clockwise and counter-clockwise around the island, and you can hop on and off wherever you want. It's 200 yen (US$1.80) each time you ride the bus, no matter the distance.
Ogijima 男木島 (ferry 510 yen one way)
Next we went to Ogijima, our favorite island because it has lots of exhibits and you can walk to them all. We stayed overnight here too, which allowed us to get night photos as well as early morning shots.
▼ Jaume Plensa–"Ogijima's Soul"
We were the first people in the morning to see some of the more popular exhibits.
▼ Keisuke Yamaguchi–"Walking Ark"
▼ Takeshi Kawashima–"Kaleidoscope Black and White"
Imagine walking into a house completely covered with these black and white designs! That's what you'll find in Kawashima's exhibit. Even the floor and Japanese doors were covered in it.
▼ Mayumi Kuri–"Memory Bottle"
▼ Haruki Takahashi–"Sea Vine"
You really have to see this to appreciate it. The artist has made an entire network of vines out of porcelain and then hung the entire fragile contraption from the ceiling so it appears to float. If you look closely, you can see the thousands of little strings hanging from the ceiling that are attached to the vines.
▼ Oh, and did we mention that Ogijima is a cat island?
▼ You'll find the adorable, but shy, island felines hiding here and there.
Tip: There are two places to stay on Ogijima. Madoka Minshuku overlooks Ogijima Port. Sakura Minshuku is on the other side of the island, a bit of a walk if you have luggage, but close to "Walking Ark."
Naoshima 直島 (from Uno 290 yen, from Takamatsu 520 yen)
▼ Yayoi Kusama–"Red Pumpkin"
This pumpkin, by one of Japan's most famous contemporary artists, Yayoi Kusama, is the first thing you'll notice when coming into Miyanoura Port on the ferry. It usually commandeered by happy children who like to run around and play in it.
▼ Sou Fujimoto–Naoshima Pavillion
▼ Yayoi Kusama–"Pumpkin" (located on a different part of the island).
This intriguing work is one of the most famous outdoor exhibits on Naoshima. Luckily, it is located in a less accessible area of the island (near Benesse House and the Benesse Hotel), so it is not always inundated with tourists. However, it's still a good idea to get there early in the morning if you want the pumpkin all to yourself or you don't want to get photobombed by other posing tourists. Indeed, I've never seen so many people hug or kiss a pumpkin before! If you must kiss it, you might want to bring some anti-bacterial wipes…
▼ Yuki Iiyama–"100 Living Tales"
"Apparently, on Ishishima dogs come along on the fishing boats. It seems that they follow their owners."
This collection takes place inside Miyanoura Gallery 6, a converted pachinko parlor. When you walk inside, the lighting and haunting quietness of the place makes you feel like the building is leading a long-awaited, quiet retirement. Together with the building you can reflect on the way things used to be on the islands by reading the collection of short stories pinned up on pieces of paper. These missives, anywhere from one sentence ("A tanuki stole my shoes.") to one paragraph long, are terse, pithy reflections on life on the islands. Unfortunately, this exhibit ended April 17. But don't despair: the next exhibit in the same building for the summer is "Paying a Courtesy Call on the Incumbent Mayor by all His Predecessors in History." For this, the artist (Yoshinori Niwa), invited itako shamans to Naoshima to talk to the dead. Hmmm! July 18-Sept. 4, 2016.
Tip: When going to Naoshima, you'll most likely leave from Uno Port (Okayama). The last ferry from Miyanoura Port back to Uno is 7:15pm, which means you can get some sunset pictures before returning to the mainland. At night, the lights really change the atmosphere inside the Red Pumpkin.
Uno Port 宇野港
▼ Atsushi Ozawa–"Beyond the Last Stop"
These bicycles aren't just exhibits–you can also rent them. Just try to resist doing a wheelie while perched upon this ridable art!
▼ Esther Stocker–"JR Uno Minato Line Art Project"
Even the train station has been done up to be artsy. Look for more of these along the JR Mito Line as they add more stations throughout the summer as a preamble to get travelers into the art groove before arriving in Uno. "The station is on your left. You can't miss it."
Tip: There is a new guesthouse catering to English speakers called Uno Port INN, which is next to the train station and across from Uno Port.
The Setouchi International Art Festival is always expanding and now even includes the performing arts. We're really looking forward to that!
The festival is carried out over 108 days and three seasons for 2016: spring (March 20–April 17), summer (July 18–September 4) and autumn (October 8–November 6).
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Q: Local maximum of brownian motions Let $B=(B_t)_{t\geq 0}$ be the standard Brownian motion.
I want to show that
for every $t_0 \geq 0$
$\mathbb{P}$($B$ has a local maximum in $t_0$)=0.
I've already shown that for every $0<a<b<\infty$ $B$ is $\mathbb{P}$-a.s. not monotone on the interval [$a,b$].
My ideas were the following:
Suppose $B_t$ attains a local maximum in $t_0$. Can I assume that since $B$ has a.s. continuous paths, $t_0$ is preceded by an interval ($t_0-\epsilon, t_0$) where $B_t$ increases and is followed by an interval ($t_0,t_0+\epsilon$) where $B_t$ decreases? ($\epsilon > 0$) Then I would have two intervals where $B$ is monotone and since $B$ is not monotone on these intervals $\mathbb{P}$-a.s., I get
$\mathbb{P}$($B$ has a local maximum in $t_0$) = $\mathbb{P}$($B$ is monotone on ($t_0-\epsilon,t_0$) and $(t_0,t_0+\epsilon)$)=0.
Is that correct or do I have to argue in a different way? Can I always find those non-empty increasing and decreasing intervals "before" the next extremum?
Thanks in advance.

A: Here is one argument that would work, assuming that one already knows the following facts:

*

*For any $s>0$, the process $(B_{s+t}-B_s)_{t \geq 0}$ is a Brownian motion.

*The time inversion $(tB_{\frac{1}{t}})$ of a Brownian motion is a Brownian motion (defined to start at $0$ at $t=0$).

*$\limsup_{t \to \infty} B_t >0$ (in fact, the lim sup is $+\infty$).
There exist very succinct proofs of each of these statements, each of which can be derived directly from the basic axioms of Brownian motion. See theorem 1.9, proposition 1.23, and theorem 2.3 in the book by Morters and Peres, for example.
We can use these three things to get a short proof of your statement:
Fix $t_0 \geq 0$.
By $(1)$, we know that the process $Y_t = B_{t+t_0}-B_{t_0}$ is a Brownian motion.
By $(2)$, we know that the process $(X_t)$, defined by $X_t = tY_{\frac{1}{t}}$ when $t>0$ (and $X_0=0$), is a Brownian motion.
Now convince yourself that the following inclusion of events is true: $$\{ t_0 \text{ is a local maximum of } (B_t)\} \subseteq \{ \limsup_{t\to \infty} X_t \leq 0\}$$ The reason that this is true, is that if $t_0$ is a local maximum of $(B_t)$, then $Y_t \leq 0$ for small enough $t$, and thus $X_t \leq 0$ for large enough $t$.
By statement $(3)$, we see that the event on the right has probability $0$, and so the event on the left has probability $0$.
(I do concede, however, that there may be a shorter proof which relies on less statements. But I don't know one off the top of my head...)

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Scoop: Upton joins bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus
Michigan Rep. Fred Upton, the former chairman of the powerful Energy and Commerce (E&C) Committee, will announce today that he's joining the bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus.
Why it matters: He is by far the most prominent and high-profile GOP lawmaker with jurisdiction over energy policy to join the 2-year-old House group.
Upton, who has been in Congress for over 30 years, is currently chairman of the Energy subcommittee after serving the maximum 3 terms atop E&C.
Upton will enter the group, which is evenly divided between the parties, with Democrat Jan Schakowsky, bringing its total membership to 68 lawmakers.
Quoted: "When it comes to climate change we must take an economically realistic and pragmatic approach," Upton said in a statement, adding that the group provides a "tremendous opportunity" to work across the aisle.
"Pursuing an 'all-of-the-above' energy strategy that protects our environment, preserves our Great Lakes, and ensures energy stays affordable for Michigan families has always been a focus," he said.
Upton also highlighted the E&C's recent efforts to bolster hydropower and natural gas.
Yes, but: The caucus has faced persistent criticism from the left that it's a paper tiger, given the participation of some GOP lawmakers who have opposed greenhouse gas regulation or disputed mainstream climate science.
Recently most of its Republicans voted for the tax bill that opened the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil drilling. Upton himself, as E&C chairman, pushed back strongly against key Obama-era climate change rules.
What's next: As we noted in Generate last week, GOP Rep. Carlos Curbelo, the group's co-chairman, told the publication Yale Environment 360 that he wants the group to begin offering policy proposals in this Congress or the next one.
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Situational awareness: President Trump speaks this morning from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, at 8am ET. Keep an eye on the Axios stream for coverage.
The dinner: Trump's dinner meeting last night with European business execs included the CEOs of two Europe-based multinational energy giants, Total and Statoil, that have U.S. operations.
Buzz: In theory there was plenty to disagree over — for instance, both of the oil-and-gas companies back the Paris climate deal that Trump is abandoning. But a White House transcript of the public-facing remarks is heavy on areas of agreement.
Both Total CEO Patrick Pouyanne and Statoil boss Eldar Sætre talked up their U.S. investments and praised the new tax law, and Sætre told Trump that "what you're doing on regulations is good news."
Why it matters: The execs' decision to participate and heap praise on Trump signals how companies that split with the White House on climate will hardly let that affect their interest in U.S. business opportunities.
The Washington Examiner recaps Pouyanne's remarks here.
Solar trade: ICYMI, former VP and climate activist Al Gore spoke yesterday about the White House decision to impose tariffs on solar panel equipment imports. "I don't typically defend him. [But] I will say, in this case, it really did not start with him," Gore said.
He noted the tariffs were in response to a petition from 2 manufacturers. The White House penalties are not as strict as the companies requested. "They chose a kind of midpoint in the range of alternatives ... It could have been handled differently, should have been handled differently, but it's not an utter catastrophe," Gore said.
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By the numbers: the partisan divide on climate
Reproduced from Pew Research Center; Chart: Axios Visuals
A new Pew Research Center poll provides more data underscoring the partisan gulf on global warming.
Check out the chart above — it shows that the share of Democrats and Democratic-leaning adults who want climate change to be a top priority for Congress and the White House has grown to 68%, compared with 18% of Republicans and Republican leaners.
30% of those GOP or GOP-leaning adults polled say it should be an "important but lower priority," Pew said.
Why it matters: The deep partisan divide is among the reasons why U.S. policy has been far less activist on climate than most industrialized nations, despite robust scientific evidence of dangerous climatic changes underway.
A couple of other climate notes . . .
Going big: My colleague Zachary Basu reports that a popular website is going big on the topic.
The Weather Channel website — which is owned by IBM and is completely distinct from the Weather Channel TV network — is touting a just-completed series called "The United States of Climate Change" that investigates and highlights the impacts of climate change in all 50 states.
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Why it matters: China is by far the world's largest greenhouse gas emitter, and its success or failure at reining in emissions is critical to global climate efforts.
"We do not, however, expect coal demand to keep growing at 2017 levels. Whether emissions continue to rise will depend on whether coal consumption just flattens out or resumes its 2014–2016 rate of decline," the note states.
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The GOP chairwoman of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee answered a few questions after a hearing yesterday on advanced vehicle technologies...
EVs and infrastructure: Murkowski said she's open to having electric vehicle charging infrastructure be included in some fashion in the wider infrastructure package that the White House wants Congress to pass, perhaps via some form of incentives.
Why it matters: A build-out of charging networks to ensure drivers are confident that they can replenish their batteries is one piece of the puzzle for expansion of EVs, which are now a tiny fraction of the global vehicle fleet.
She said it's important to avoid building only infrastructure that suits today's needs.
"I think we need to be thinking about: where is the transportation fleet, where are we going, and let's build to that. We have got to skate to the puck," Murkowski told a couple of reporters on the sidelines of the Washington Auto Show, where the hearing was held.
"I that that can clearly be part of the conversation and the discussion," she said broadly of a role for EV charging in the infrastructure bill.
Go deeper: Click here for more of Murkowski's comments in the Axios stream.
On my screen: Tesla, Scania, EPA, coal
Tough out there: CNBC reports on Tesla's problems scaling up production of the Model 3, the mass-market EV that's critical to the company's future.
Their lede: "Tesla's problems with battery production at the company's Gigafactory in Sparks, Nevada, are worse than the company has acknowledged and could cause further delays and quality issues for the new Model 3, according to a number of current and former Tesla employees."
Those sources tell CNBC that the problems include the need to make some batteries by hand and "borrowing scores of employees from one of its suppliers to help with this manual assembly."
Speaking of EVs: Via Reuters, the VW-owned truckmaker Scania has pledged to invest 10 million euros ($12.5 million) in Northvolt's 4 billion euro ($5 billion) battery cell plant in northern Sweden.
Why it matters: With a predicted total storage capacity of 32 gigawatt-hours a year by 2023, the project will become Europe's largest battery cell plant just as automakers are preparing for a spike in electric car production
EPA: Via The Wall Street Journal, "The Trump administration is withdrawing a decades-old air policy aimed at reining in some of the largest sources of hazardous pollutants like mercury and lead."
Coal: Quartz unpacks a new Moody's Investors Service report that concludes U.S. coal production's decline will continue absent more policy and investment backing.


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Q: Trying to print out node values in XSLT using variable elements names So here's a problem that's been bugging me for the last few days. It should be fairly easy, but XSLT is just such a pain to debug. We're using Xalan 1.0 on java 1.6
Input XML
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rfb2>
    <rfb2_item>
        <VALDATE>2011-10-23</VALDATE>
        <FUND_ID>300</FUND_ID>
        <SEC_ID>34567</SEC_ID>
    </rfb2_item>
    <rfb2_item>
        <VALDATE>2011-1-09</VALDATE>
        <FUND_ID>700</FUND_ID>
        <SEC_ID>13587</SEC_ID>
    </rfb2_item>
    <rfb2_item>
        <VALDATE>2011-3-09</VALDATE>
        <FUND_ID>200</FUND_ID>
        <SEC_ID>999334</SEC_ID>
    </rfb2_item>
<rfb2>

We need to transform the XML into a comma-separated list of values for each rfb2_item, so the style sheet always iterates the rfb2_item nodes. We are using a parameter in the style sheet to control which elements of rfb2_item (valdate,fund_id,sec_id) that will be output, and in what order, for example
<xsl:param name="$outputElements" select="'VALDATE,FUND_ID'"/>
..outputs...

2011-10-23,300
2011-1-09,700
2011-3-09,200

<xsl:param name="$outputElements" select="'SEC_ID'"/>
..outputs...

34567
13587
999334

Special case where if $outputElements is '*', just output the elements in the order they appear in the input xml
<xsl:param name="$outputElements" select="'*'"/>

..outputs...

2011-10-23,300,34567
2011-1-09,700,13587
2011-3-09,200,999334

So, my question is how do we write a template to create the desired output based on the $outputElements parameter? A working example would be great...

A: Yup, FailedDev is right. Someone would write it for you:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<xsl:stylesheet version="1.0" xmlns:xsl="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Transform">

    <xsl:output method="text" />

    <xsl:param name="outputElements" select=" 'FUND_ID,SEC_ID,VALDATE' " />

    <xsl:template match="rfb2_item">

        <xsl:for-each select="*[contains($outputElements, local-name()) or $outputElements = '*']">
            <xsl:sort select="string-length(substring-before($outputElements, local-name(.)))" />
            <xsl:value-of select="text()" />
            <xsl:if test="position() != last()">
                <xsl:text>,</xsl:text>
            </xsl:if>
        </xsl:for-each>
        <xsl:text>
</xsl:text>

    </xsl:template>

</xsl:stylesheet>

Bit of explanation. The xsl:for-each is gonna select each element in the current rfb2_item for which the local name is contained in the outputElements parameter, or for which the outputElements parameter is * (which would always yield true if that's the case). It's then gonna sort those based on the length of the substring that goes before that local name in outputElements. Since this value becomes higher when the name occurs later in that parameter, this results in ordering based on your parameter.
Example: element VALDATE would yield FUND_ID,SEC_ID for the substring-before function, which in turn would yield 14 as string length. This is higher than the 8 that you'd get for SEC_ID, meaning the VALDATE value is ordered after SEC_ID.
After the xsl:sort, we're simply using xsl:value-of to output the element value. You might want to trim extraneous whitespace there. Finally, we're testing if the position is not equal to that of the last node in the current context (which is that of xsl:for-each after sorting) and if so, output a comma. This avoids outputting a comma after the last value.
The line break I've inserted using xsl:text assumes the Windows/DOS convention. Remove the
 if the file should only use new line characters for line breaks, instead of carriage return + new line.
Note that this does not escape commas in your CSV output! I'll leave that up to you. It could be interesting to look into using extension functions for delegating this task to Java if it proves too difficult in XSLT/XPath.

A: Sometimes in this kind of situation it's worth looking at the possibility of generating or modifying XSLT code using XSLT. You can take the parameterization a lot further that way - for example controlling which fields are output, how they are sorted, whether they are grouped, selection criteria for which rows are selected, etc etc.


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National Core Indicators™
National Core Indicators (NCI)™ is a voluntary effort by public developmental disabilities agencies to measure and track their own performance.
The core indicators are standard measures used across states to assess the outcomes of services provided to individuals and families. Indicators address key areas of concern including employment, rights, service planning, community inclusion, choice, and health and safety.
NCI™ is a collaboration of participating states, HSRI, and NASDDDS.
Featured Core Indicators
Feels Lonely
The proportion of people who feel lonely
Indicator: The proportion of people who feel lonely
The data from this chart was collected from adults with developmental disabilities receiving services from all participating NCI states. Individuals were asked if they feel lonely and, if so, how often.
To see a more detailed chart, select "Create a Chart" below. Select "View NCI States" if you would like to see a particular state's public NCI page.
View NCI States
Person has Paid Job in the Community
The proportion of people who have a job in the community
Indicator: The proportion of people who have a job in the community
The data from this chart was collected from adults with developmental disabilities receiving services from all participating NCI states. Examples of a paid job in a community-based setting include supported employment, competitive employment, enclave, or work crew.
Allowed to Use Phone or Internet at Any Time
The proportion of people whose basic rights are respected by others
Indicator: The proportion of people whose basic rights are respected by others.
The data from this chart was collected from adults with developmental disabilities receiving services from all participating NCI states. Individuals and proxy respondents (e.g., family members) were asked if the individuals who use the phone and internet do so without restrictions.
Chose the Services Received as Part of Service Plan
The proportion of people who were chose the services received as part of service plan
Indicator: The proportion of people who were able to choose the services received as part of service plan
The data from this chart was collected from adults with developmental disabilities receiving services from all participating NCI states. Individuals who had a service plan were asked if they chose or had input in choosing the services received as part of the service plan.
There are Places Where The Person Feels Afraid
The proportion of people who report they feel safe in their home, neighborhood, workplace, day program, or other daily activity
Indicator: The proportion of people who report they feel safe in their home, neighborhood, workplace, day program, or other daily activity.
The data from this chart was collected from adults with developmental disabilities receiving services from all participating NCI states.
NCI Blog
by Dorothy Hiersteiner
The Transformation to Competitive Employment Act (H.R.873/S.260) provides states, service providers, subminimum wage certificate holders and others with the resources they need to facilitate the participation in competitive, integrated employment for those with disabilities.…
Participating NCI States
Select a participating state to view its profile
National Core Indicators recommended as a LTSS measure within the 2019-20 Medicaid Adult CORE Measure Set
Annually, CMCS convenes a workgroup consisting of experts in the Medicaid field at large, including several present and former state Medicaid Agency Directors, health care plans, advocates and hospital system representatives. Long Term services and supports is a service category…


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About Ribbans Park
Ribbans Park is less than three miles from Ipswich's vibrant town centre with its glorious waterfront alongside the River Orwell. The town boasts a wealth of shops, popular music, arts and cultural entertainment venues, plus schools, health facilities and sports clubs.
At Ribbans Park you'll find a thoughtfully designed mix of 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom homes, each designed to provide a quality new home to suit the needs of today's lifestyles. So if you're looking for a new home, ideally located for local amenities look no further than Ribbans Park.
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A trip to the shops
Ipswich town centre offers you an excellent mix of department stores such as M&S and Debenhams, smaller independents and specialist shops. Buttermarket and Sailmakers centres offer more than 40 stores and there are regular outdoor street markets including the popular Cornhill market. For supermarket shopping you'll find a full range including Waitrose and Sainsbury's. At Suffolk and Orwell Retail Parks you'll find many famous national brands.
Ribbans Park is adjacent to the scenic St Clements Golf Club and is one of several local courses. Ipswich prides itself on its culture from musicals at the New Wolsey Theatre, to live art, dance and entertainment at the Ipswich Regent Theatre and Corn Exchange. Enjoy outdoor arts and music festivals at the stunning Waterfront or stroll around the 67 acre Holywells Park. Explore local history at Ipswich Museum, or take a boat trip up the River Orwell from Neptune Marina. View works by Gainsborough and Constable at the Tudor Christchurch Mansion and Wolsey Art Gallery or sports fans can watch Ipswich Town FC at its Portman Road stadium. Crown Pools offers swimming, fitness and gym. For days out The Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is less than ten miles offering wildlife, coastal walks and nature reserves.
Rose Hill Primary, Murrayfield County Primary and Cliff Lane Primary Schools are all close to Ribbans Park and cater for pupils aged between 5 and 11 years. Murrayfield also runs a morning nursery for youngsters aged three and over. For senior pupils Copleston High School, an academy offering secondary education for those aged 11 to 18 years, is only half a mile away. St Alban's Catholic High School for 11 to 18s, also has academy status and a sixth form and is less than 2 miles. For further education Suffolk New College is about 1.5 miles and Suffolk University at Neptune Quay, offers higher education for undergraduate and mature students.
From A12 south
At the roundabout take the 3rd exit on to the A14 eastwards
Merge onto the A14 at junction 55
Continue for about three miles crossing Orwell Bridge
After one mile leave the A14 at junction 57
Exit onto Nacton Road, A1189 towards Ipswich
Continue on the A1189 for just over one mile
At the fifth roundabout take the 1st exit onto Foxhall Road
Ribbans Park can be found on the right.
From A12 north east, Woodbridge
Head south on the A12 for approximately 5 miles passing through four roundabouts
At the fifth roundabout take the 3rd exit onto Foxhall Road
Continue along Foxhall Road for about 3.5 miles
Go straight over the roundabout with the A1189
Take the 3rd left into Ribbans Park.


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This delightful area of Patagonia is a joy to explore with the right car at your disposal. Our large fleet includes budget options as well as luxury rental cars from some of the world's leading brands. Perhaps you would be interested in a roomy rental van or SUV, or maybe you want a comfortable family estate to drive in the city. Whatever your transportation needs, we have you covered when you rent a car in El Calafate. Please note that while we always provide your chosen category, specific models are subject to availability.
Because of its remote location, many people think that car rental in El Calafate is expensive. Try a simple price comparison check and you will discover that we are far more affordable than you imagined. Whether you wish to rent a family estate for a week or an SUV for a weekend, you can customize your vehicle with some of our optional extras. Winter tires and extra tire and windscreen coverage are always popular additions in this part of the world. Add a GPS to make getting around easy or check out our deals for under 21s. Be sure to check which extras are available when booking online.
It is just a short to the town center when you rent a car at El Calafate Airport. The airport is 13 miles east of the city and it takes around 20 minutes to cover the scenic route. The city is on the shores of Lago Argentino and the RP11 route along the lakeshore is a pleasure to drive. However, not all roads in Patagonia are as well maintained so it is well worth adding extras like tire and windscreen cover if you intend to visit rugged regions such as Los Glaciares National Park to see the spectacular Perito Moreno glacier.
Although El Calafate was founded in 1927, it is still a small city. It is easy to drive around but do be prepared for longer trips if you want to really see the sights that make the region a hit with tourists from around the globe. Nothing is really nearby in Patagonia but everything is within reach when you choose car rental in El Calafate. On street parking in town is limited but most hotels have parking spaces for guests.
The Santa Cruz region is best known for the peaks and glaciers of Los Glaciares National Park and it is so much easier to plan road trips and outings with your own rental vehicle to hand. While the region is popular with hikers and trekkers, it also appeals to photography and art enthusiasts who come for the unique light and stunning scenery. While the Perito Moreno glacier is undoubtedly a highlight of any visit to El Calafate, popular alternative road trip destinations include El Chalten and the Reserva Laguna Nimez which is a must for wildlife fans. Los Glaciares National Park is one of Argentina's most visited places and it is known for dramatic ice fields and glaciers, including the spectacular Perito Moreno.
El Chalten is well worth the drive from El Calafate and it is a great place for a weekend getaway. The town is known for its superb lakeside location and the rugged Fitz Roy mountain.
You can also make shorter trips in one of our comfortable rental cars and the Laguna Nimez Nature Reserve is an excellent option. No visit to Argentina is complete without seeing some of the region's amazing birds and the lakeside park is home to hundreds of species including indigenous swans and flamingos.


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UNESCO MAB COMMITTEE HOLDS COMMUNITY SENSITIZATION MEETING FOR CLEAN-UP PROJECT
in Featured, In The News
PARTICIPANTS AT SENSITIZATION MEETING
Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 01, 2021 (SKNIS): The UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Committee held its first community sensitization meeting on the project 'Clean-up of the Cayon River/Ghaut, Hermitage & Keys Bay Areas' at the Cayon Community Centre on March 30, 2021.
Secretary-General of St. Kitts and Nevis National Commission for UNESCO, Dorothy Warner said that the committee is reaching out to the community to help roll out the project as there is much work to be done.
"There is also much to learn about how we hope to strike a delicate balance between conserving, preserving, and protecting the environment in which we have to live and work," she said. "Learn about your history and pledge to safeguard your heritage and leave a rich legacy for the younger generation yet unborn."
At the meeting, residents were urged to desist from illegal sand mining, indiscriminate dumping in the ghaut, demolition of the area's relics, and encouraged to protect the flora, fauna, and marine environment.
The rich history of the Hermitage Estate was also relayed to the residents. Ms. Warner said that once it is cleaned up, space will be used for the MAB Secretariat and Orientation Centre.
"So, the initial clean-up of that space is all a part of the project down the road to make sure that the Secretariat is established there," she said.
Ms. Warner said that during the clean-up farmers will be engaged to ensure that they employ sustainable practices. Homeowners will also be encouraged to start home gardens and control their waste.
"Sometime in 2019 we started a clean-up of the Cayon Ghaut and the amount of household waste that we pulled from the ghaut was amazing, old refrigerators, old louvers, old plastic containers, etc. That is why we are embarking on this major clean-up of the ghaut," she said.
Business owners, who attended the meeting, were also encouraged to control their waste and partner with the committee to ensure that they are a part of the clean-up and the sustainability of the project.
Prime Minister's Monthly Health Walk takes place on Saturday April 3
MINISTRY OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT HOSTS COVID-19 VACCINE EDUCATION SESSION; STAFF VACCINATED


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Q: Showing error even after deleting the file: Laravel 5.5 I'am getting this eror upon running
php artisan tail

[2018-01-02 05:51:27] local.ERROR: date() expects at least 1
  parameter, 0 given {"exception":"[object] (ErrorException(code: 0):
  date() expects at least 1 parameter, 0 given at
  /var/www/html/laravel55api/database/factories/PostFactory.php:11)

even after deleting the file containing this error.
I tried clearing cache and config using artisan command.
But none solved the issue.

A: In the log file i have checked the time.

[2018-01-02 09:05:41] local.INFO: Listing products   [2018-01-02
  09:06:22] local.INFO: Listing products   [2018-01-02 09:10:38]
  local.INFO: Listing products

It's justing showing the previous errors in the log.That's all.Something else is blocking my view in browser.
In laravel 5.5. version, they are keeping daily log.
cd storage/logs then run

tail -f laravel.log

will shows the last log


The great shopping in Holland, should be discovered by everyone once. Shopping in the Netherlands is fun because you can see many well-known brands all over Europe at top prices. But especially Dutch products, which represent quality and a good price-performance ratio, are worth the shopping trip. Here you will find the best locations for shopping in the Netherlands.
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Equipment for cleaning of optical parts - JSC "Optical machine-tool building and vacuum plants"
Intended for cleaning of optical parts of small series. Is envisaged equipping of each module by independent systems of intensification process and management is envisaged. Thus is achieved ability to use the modules both individually and as a part of technological lines is achieved.
Intended for washing of optical details from silicate glasses in an organic solvent and in aqueous solutions of surfactants after operation of polishing and centering.
Intended for ecologically cleaning of non-wiping washing optical components of different brands of glass after machining and before coating in a vacuum. The complex may be used in other industries for cleaning the parts of metal, plastic, glass. The working of the complex is managed by a control system based on programmable controller. Moving tapes with details in the bath to the bath is carried out under a special program with help of two autooperators. A complex consists of the separate modules that unite in a line to lateral planes. Washing is carried out in an organic solvent and in aqueous solutions of surfactants. This complex is designed for use in serial production.
Intended for ecologically cleaning of non-wiping washing large size optical components of quartz glass after coating in a vacuum.
For safety of the complex of washing and exclusion of dust in the work area , including loading and unloading tables, on the installation frame a guard of working area is mounted. The bottom of the guard of working area on the front wall sliding windows of glass are mounted. Frame of installation for washing is closed the door, which provide access to a variety of complex mechanisms.
The working of the complex is managed by a control system based on programmable controller, servo system, high-speed input-output modules and operator panel.
A complex is intended for an environmentally ecologically cleaning of non-wiping washing of optical details from glasses of groups of chemical stability AI, AII, AIII, AIV, BI, VI (according with GOST 13659-78 and GOST 9411-91) after machining and before coating in a vacuum. This complex may be used in other industries for cleaning the parts of metal and glass.
Complex consists of the separate modules, which will be joined into the line over the sides. Washing occurs in the aqueous solutions of surfactants and in the organic solvents.
The working of the complex is managed by a control system based on programmable controller, the transfer of cassettes with details from bath in bath is executed on the special program by two autooperators.
A complex is intended for the ecologically cleaning of non-wiping washing of optical details from the crystal of KDP before application of the coatings with the method of sol-gel technology.
A complex is equipped by the system of extinguishing of fire and multifunction operator, contains ultrasonic baths in the explosion-proof performance.
For the purpose of safety of the work of the installation of washing and exception of the entry of dust into working zone, the working part of the installation is closed with the protective housing, in upper part of which are established the moduli of cleaning air, which include coarse filter, HEPA- filter and laminating device.
A management by work of complex for washing comes true in the manual mode.
JSC "Optical machine-tool building and vacuum plants"
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'Doctor Strange' Reaction: One Of Marvel's Best Origin Movies (Video)
TheWrap's resident fanboy Umberto Gonzalez and film reporter Beatrice Verhoeven have seen "Doctor Strange" — here are their takes
Umberto Gonzalez and Beatrice Verhoeven | October 23, 2016 @ 12:07 AM
The embargo on reviews has lifted and we, TheWrap's Umberto Gonzalez and Beatrice Verhoeven, can give you our thoughts on Marvel's "Doctor Strange."
In general, early reviews seem to be praising the performances of Benedict Cumberbatch as Stephen Strange, Tilda Swinton as the Ancient One, and Mads Mikkelsen as the villain, as well as the visual effects. We both mutually agree that seems to be the case.
This latest Marvel project follows the story of talented neurosurgeon Dr. Stephen Strange who, after a tragic car accident, must put ego aside and learn the secrets of a hidden world of mysticism and alternate dimensions.
Also Read: 'Doctor Strange' Review: Benedict Cumberbatch Brings a Little Magic to the Marvel Universe
The film also stars Rachel McAdams, Michael Stuhlbarg, Benedict Wong and Chiwetel Ejiofor. Scott Derrickson directed.
It opens in theaters on Nov. 4, and should open somewhere between $60 million and $75 million, according to early tracking obtained by TheWrap.
Among Marvel movie openings, those figures would put the title somewhere between 19th and 24th place for highest-grossing of all time. "Doctor Strange" will likely come in ahead of Sony's "The Amazing Spider-Man," which debuted to $62 million in 2012.
The film could come in ahead of "Thor," which grossed $65.7 million during its opening weekend in 2011.
Also Read: Jimmy Kimmel Hires Doctor Strange for Kids Birthday Party (Video)
If "Doctor Strange" opens on the high end of those estimates, it will come out ahead of Fox's "X-Men: Apocalypse," which was out earlier this year and debuted to $65.7 million.
That's a strong achievement for an original film — especially one based on a relatively unfamiliar comic-book property not previously seen on the big screen.
Watch our reactions to the film in the video above.
Who The Hell Is Marvel's 'Doctor Strange'? (Photos)
Seeing the mystical mumbo jumbo of "Doctor Strange" for the first time in Tuesday's trailer has been disorienting for a lot of folks. Doctor Strange, played by Benedict Cumberbatch, is the weirdest of the Marvel heroes we've seen on screen so far. While the trailer did a good job of starting with the basics, there's a lot more that bears exploring.
So we're going to do just that, taking a look at Doctor Strange's history in the comic book source material.
Dr. Stephen Strange
In the comics, Stephen Strange is from Nebraska. After high school he moved to New York to begin his medical schooling. By the time he was 30, Strange was a great and well-known neurosurgeon.
Between his late teens and early 30s, each member of his family died in various ways -- his sister Donna drowned, his parents died of illness, his brother Victor was hit by a car while crossing the street. Strange put Victor's body on ice in hopes that someday he'd be able to revive him somehow.
The car accident
Strange then got into a severe car accident, and while he survived it, his hands suffered significant nerve damage. His career as a surgeon was over, but his pride wouldn't let him accept another related medical profession. So he abandoned that career path all together and spent all his money looking for some way to fix his hands. To help pay his bills, he did some not-exactly-legal back alley medical work.
He doesn't make any headway, but when nearly all his resources are exhausted he hears rumors of a person called The Ancient One, who lives in a compound in Tibet and has magical powers. Strange spends all his remaining resources to travel to Asia and pay The Ancient One a visit.
When Strange showed up in Tibet, the sorcerer known as The Ancient One refused to fix his damaged hands, offering Strange an apprenticeship instead. Strange had no interest in that but ended up staying the night rather than leaving right away. That night, the jealous Baron Mordo tried and failed to take out The Ancient One, who easily bested him. Strange saw all this and, wanting to stop the threat of the power-hungry Baron Mordo, decided to stay and train with The Ancient One.
This mystical being, played by a bald Tilda Swinton in the movie, holds the title Sorceress Supreme and is 600 years old. She has an apprentice sorcerer, Baron Mordo -- that's who Chiwetel Ejiofor plays. The Ancient One, being super old, needs a successor -- and Stephen Strange has the innate magical power necessary to become the next Sorcerer Supreme. The Ancient One and Baron Mordo have known of Strange's potential since he was a child, and Baron Mordo was not happy about the idea of Strange as a rival, wanting to himself be The Ancient One's successor.
Doctor Strange has the power of astral projection, meaning he can leave his body and go anywhere he wants very quickly. He can read minds and communicate telepathically. His cape allows him to levitate. He trained in martial arts in Tibet as well as magic arts, so he can physically fight very well. And he's immortal. He's got a billion other weird magic powers on top of this stuff.
In addition to his cape that allows him to fly, Doctor Strange has a crystal ball with which he can view anything in the world or view other dimensions, and an amulet that allows him to know when someone is lying or see past events in his current location.
But while he won't die naturally, he can be killed. Since he's still human, he has all the physical weaknesses of any other person. He can only operate on the astral plane for so long before his body starts to deteriorate. And, of course, his body is defenseless when he's zooming around in spirit form.
We see Rachel McAdams and Mads Mikkelsen briefly in the trailer, but we don't know for sure who each one plays. McAdams is said to be in the role of one of Strange's hospital coworkers. Mikkelsen is the main villain of "Doctor Strange," but who that is remains a secret. Fans commonly speculate that he's playing Dormammu, a Big Bad of the Marvel universe with whom Baron Mordo is secretly in league. Dormammu, "lord of the Dark Dimension," is known to want to take over Earth's dimension, so that could be the threat here.
We don't see Wong, Doctor Strange's manservant, who will be played by Benedict Wong. Wong is the latest in a family line devoted to serving morally good mystics. Michael Stuhlbarg plays Nicodemus West -- the surgeon who saves Strange after his car accident and who later learns some healing magic but never completes mystic training.
If you watched the trailer for Marvel's "Doctor Strange" and don't get it, here's a primer


Working together, Dugalunji Aboriginal Corporation (DAC) and the University of Queensland (UQ) are proposing to build a clean, green, Queensland-based bio-refining industry. Bringing together Indigenous Traditional Knowledge, nanotechnology and Australia's most extensive vegetation type (spinifex) to create the products of the future, this project is designed to move the spinifex industry from the research/pilot scale to demonstration scale.
The project will also fund research for applications development to build further demand for nanocellulose and potential markets for spinifex oils and resins.
Under the Old Biofutures Program, the partners received just under $1 million as part of the Biofutures Commercialisation Program.
- Weaving Grass into Gold, Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations.
- Old Government Media Statements – Palazczuk Government funding to expand state's spinifex industry, July 03 2017.
- Indigenous opportunity sprouts from desert discovery, www.uq.edu.au.


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