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Olave St Clair Baden-Powell, Baroness Baden-Powell  (née Soames; 22 February 1889 – 25 June 1977) was the first Chief Guide for Britain and the wife of Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting and co-founder of Girl Guides. She outlived her husband, who was 32 years her senior, by over 35 years.

Lady Baden-Powell became Chief Guide for Britain in 1918. Later the same year, at the Swanwick conference for Commissioners in October, she was presented with a gold Silver Fish, one of only two ever made. She was elected World Chief Guide in 1930. As well as making a major contribution to the development of the Guide/Girl Scout movements, she visited 111 countries during her life, attending Jamborees and national Guide and Scout associations. In 1932, she was created a Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire by King George V.

Family and early life
Born in Chesterfield, England, Olave Soames was the third child and youngest daughter of brewery owner and artist Harold Soames (13 Aug 1855 – 25 December 1918), of Gray Rigg, Lilliput, Dorset (descended from the landed gentry Soames family of Sheffield Park) and his wife Katherine Mary, daughter of George Hill. She was educated by her parents and by a number of governesses at home. She lived in seventeen homes in the first 23 years of her life. Olave became keen on outdoor sports including tennis, swimming, football, skating and canoeing, and also played the violin.

Olave was the sister of Arthur Granville Soames and thus aunt to his children, including Christopher Soames, Conservative politician and diplomat, who in 1947 wed Mary Churchill, youngest child of Sir Winston Churchill.

Adult life

Marriage and children

In January 1912, Olave met Second Boer War hero and founder of the Scouts, Robert Baden-Powell, on an ocean liner (RMSP Arcadian) on the way via the Caribbean to New York to start a lecture tour. She was 23, he was 55, and they shared the same birthday. They became engaged in September of the same year, causing a media sensation. They married on 30 October 1912 in a very private ceremony, in St. Peter's Church, Parkstone, her parish church.  She was given away by her father. Apart from clergy, the only other people present were his brother and sister and Robert Kekewich, a close friend of his, her mother and brother, her brother-in-law and Miss Sie Bower, a close friend of hers.

The Scouts and Guides of England each donated a penny to buy the Baden-Powells a wedding gift of a car (not the Rolls-Royce called "Jam-Roll" that was presented to them in 1929). Olave's father helped financially with the purchase of Pax Hill near Bentley, Hampshire, as a family home where she lived with her husband from 29 January 1919 until 25 October 1938.

The Baden-Powells had three children — a son and two daughters (who took the courtesy titles of Honourable in 1929; the son later succeeding his father as the 2nd Lord Baden-Powell upon his father's death in 1941):
 Arthur Robert Peter Baden-Powell, later 2nd Baron Baden-Powell (30 October 1913 – 9 December 1962), who married Carine Boardman (1913–1993), and they had two sons and a daughter; at Peter's death, the elder son Robert succeeded him as 3rd Baron Baden-Powell; the younger son, Michael, and the daughter live in Australia;
 The Hon. Heather Grace Baden-Powell (1 June 1915 – 3 May 1986), who married John Hall King (4 Nov 1913 – 2004), and they had two sons; and
 The Hon. Betty St. Clair Baden-Powell, CBE (16 April 1917 – 24 April 2004) who, like her mother, met her future husband on board ship, an older man (by a decade) who shared her birthday. She married, on 24 September 1936, Gervas Charles Robert Clay (16 April 1907 – 18 April 2009). They had a daughter and three sons. Betty Clay was also prominent in the Guide Movement in Northern Rhodesia until they retired to England in 1964, when she became involved with the Girl Guides in England until her death.

In addition, when Olave's sister, Auriol Davidson, née Soames, died in 1919, Olave took her three nieces, Christian (1912–1975), Clare (1913–1980), and Yvonne, (1918-2000), into her family and brought them up as her own children.

War work
During 1915 and 1916, with World War I in progress, Olave assisted directly with the war effort in France. Robert had seen the usefulness of the YMCA's recreational huts for the soldiers and persuaded the Mercers' Company (of which he had been Master in 1912) to pay for such a hut at Val-de-Lievres, Calais. It was to be staffed by adults connected with Scouting. Olave was one of the team of five men and three women that staffed the hut at the start. She persuaded her mother to look after the children for the time she would be away.

Olave left for France on 7 October 1915, when her second child was five months old. Her regular work in the Mercers' hut included serving cocoa and cigarettes and chatting to those who came in. She also recalled in her autobiography playing her violin and singing at the Christmas Concert. Olave also adopted a number of stray animals during her time in Val-de-Lievres.

During this time, Robert had organised the Scouts to sponsor another recreational hut. Olave and two others started this hut at Étaples after Christmas 1915. At the end of January, Olave was ordered home due to sickness, ending her three months in France.

Growing involvement in Scouting

Olave and Robert moved into Ewhurst Place , outside Robertsbridge in Sussex in April 1913. In June of that year, the 1st Ewhurst Scout Troop was inaugurated. Olave was the warranted Scoutmaster of this troop, assisted by the family's housemaid and the gardener. Olave accompanied Robert on many of his Scouting tours and to events. She also typed letters for him. In 1915, the Baden-Powells bought a small car, and after Robert taught her to drive, Olave often drove him to engagements.

Although most famously connected with the Girl Guides, Olave's first offer to help them in 1914 was turned down. The Girl Guide movement had started after pressure from girls who wanted to become Scouts. It was set up by Robert Baden-Powell and his sister Agnes Baden-Powell.  After the reorganisation of the Girl Guides in 1915, Olave again offered to help, this time successfully, and she started organising Guiding in Sussex. She became the County Commissioner for Sussex in March 1916.  In October 1916, the first conference for County Commissioners was held and it was here that the Commissioners unanimously requested that Olave take the role of Chief Commissioner – she was just pregnant with her third child. Shortly before this she had organised a great number of women in other parts of Britain to take up roles in Guiding. In 1918, Olave was acclaimed Chief Guide, a title she much preferred to Chief Commissioner.

Recognition

Global awards
In 1932, she was awarded the Dame Grand Cross of The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (GBE) by King George V, in recognition of her volunteer work. Finland awarded her the Order of the White Rose of Finland, and Peru the Order of the Sun. In 1957 she was awarded both the 14th Bronze Wolf, the only distinction of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, awarded by the World Scout Committee for exceptional services to world Scouting, and the highest distinction of the Scout Association of Japan, the Golden Pheasant Award.

Standard
Olave Baden-Powell was presented with a personal standard by the UK Girl Guide's County Commissioners. It was designed by Mrs Zigomala. Miss Kay-Shuttleworth supervised the making of the standard.

The Standard of Lady Baden-Powell, Chief Guide of the World, is blue (azure) from the hoist to the fly. Nearest the hoist is the gold (or) trefoil; then come two small hemispheres, showing a coloured map of the world, indicating her post as Chief Guide. These are placed high to the left of the main fly, which is divided throughout its length by two silver (argent) waves, amongst which are shown three ships with black hulls and white sails, four dolphins and the Gold Fish of the Chief Guide. Then between two red (gules) motto bands on which are embroidered the Baden-Powell and Girl Guide mottoes in gold letters, there is a section alluding to the outdoor life, showing white tents on a green (vert) field. In the extreme fly the Baden-Powell crests are embroidered.

Death of Robert Baden-Powell
In October 1938, Olave moved to the Outspan Hotel, Nyeri, Kenya, near her third cousin, Jack Soames, and the notorious Happy Valley set, with her husband, where he died, on 8 January 1941. Lord Erroll was in the funeral procession, just prior to his murder on 24 January 1941.

After her husband's death, Olave received thousands of letters of condolence. She was helped to reply to them all by Bertha Hines, the wife of David Hines, who was away fighting the Italian army that had invaded Ethiopia and Somalia. Often, Olave would watch Bertha's baby daughter, Penny, while Bertha typed reply letters.

World War II
In 1942, she braved U-boat attacks to return to the UK and, as she had no home to return to, was allocated a grace and favour apartment in Hampton Court Palace, in which she lived from 1943 to 1976. Her own home, Pax Hill, had been commandeered and taken over by the Canadian military. Through World War II she toured the United Kingdom. She was on a visit when a V2 missile damaged her Hampton Court apartment in 1944. As soon as she could after D-Day, she went to France, toured throughout Europe as the war ended to help revive Guiding and Scouting.

After World War II

Olave led the Guide Movement worldwide for forty years, travelling all over the globe helping to establish and to encourage the Guide Movements in other countries, and bringing membership to over six and a half million worldwide.  Olave was present in Washington, DC in 1962 for the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the founding of the American Girl Scouts.

Having suffered a heart attack in Australia in 1961, she was finally banned from travelling by her doctor at the age of 80 in 1970 when she was diagnosed with diabetes from which she eventually died.

In 1968, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) had given Olave a credit card to defray her travel costs. When she stopped travelling, the BSA asked her to use the card for 'keeping in touch'. This included paying for over 2000 Christmas cards she sent to those personally known to her.

Having spent her later years in a grace-and-favour apartment at Hampton Court Palace,  Olave died on 25 June 1977 at Birtley House, Bramley in Surrey, UK. Her ashes were taken to Kenya to be buried in the same grave as her husband's remains. She was survived by her two daughters, her son having predeceased her.

Legacy

The Olave Centre for Guides was built in north London in Olave's memory. This has the World Bureau and Pax Lodge in its grounds. Pax Lodge is one of WAGGGS' five World Centres.

Scouts and Guides mark 22 February as B.-P. Day or World Thinking Day, the joint birthdays of Robert and Olave Baden-Powell, to remember and celebrate the work of the Chief Scout and Chief Guide of the World. On that day in 2011, a Blue Plaque was unveiled near the site of the house in Chesterfield where she lived, by Derbyshire County Council following an Internet poll in which she received 18,026 votes out of 25,080 (72%), cf. 1,231 (5%) for George Stephenson (runner-up).

The Olave Baden-Powell Bursary Fund was set up in 1979 from voluntary contributions in memory of Olave B-P. Annually awarded bursaries aim to allow girls in Girlguiding UK to further their interests and hobbies and realise their dreams.

As a child, Olave learned the violin; her first violin she called Diana. It was a copy of a Stradivarius made by Messrs. Hill for the Paris Exhibition and many years later it was presented to the Guide Association. It is still available on loan to Guides who are seriously learning to play the violin prior to them acquiring their own instrument. See "The Derbyshire Childhood..."

A movement was started in Australia, the idea being, "When you buy an ice-cream, buy one also for the Chief Guide", and this "Ice-cream Fund" raises a significant sum every year,
sent to Olave B-P to give away to various Guiding causes; one such was to provide doors for new Guide buildings.

Works
 1973: Window on My Heart

References

External links

 Olave Baden Powell — The World Chief Guide including a timeline
 Robert Baden-Powell
 Photographs
 Olave's ancestry — one line
 Awards

1889 births
1977 deaths
International Scouting leaders
Recipients of the Bronze Wolf Award
Dames Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire
Deaths from diabetes
People from Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Scouting pioneers
Chief Guides
Recipients of the Order of the Sun of Peru
Olave
Recipients of the Silver Fish Award
British baronesses
People from Robertsbridge
People from Bentley, Hampshire
Girlguiding officials
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Politicians Score an Own-Goal with the NDIS
Thursday, 16th February 2017 at 8:10 am
Andrew Donne
Pitting welfare and families against the National Disability Insurance Scheme is just creating a humiliating hierarchy of need, writes Endeavour Foundation chief executive Andrew Donne.
So here we are again, with politicians bouncing the issue of better support for people with a disability around the floor of Parliament House like the proverbial football. Unfortunately all that's being achieved is a massive own-goal.
At what point did it seem like a good idea to pit welfare and families against the National Disability Insurance Scheme? For starters, it's not even a logical argument when the Productivity Commission found that the NDIS would be more cost effective than the status quo.
So, having dispensed with the notion that there was a cheaper alternative, the only thing that can be called into question is that of "need". Do our politicians believe that people with a disability need and deserve more and better than they've historically received, or don't they?
People across this country have suffered immeasurably as a result of a devastatingly underfunded disability sector. And now, implicitly, they're being asked to apologise for getting what they need, to the detriment of their fellow citizens.
I can only imagine what it must feel like for someone who has been waiting desperately for support, as they watch this debacle play out in Parliament and across media.
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All our leaders have succeeded in doing is creating and debating a humiliating hierarchy of need.
There was never any question that the introduction of the NDIS would be a steep learning curve, and an expensive one at that, but giving with one hand while taking away with the other is downright cruelty.
This is a turbulent time – people who have been struggling are desperate to ensure that this opportunity does not slip through their fingers, and those currently reliant on support are terrified of losing what they fought long and hard to secure. Why add to their stress? Why make them winners or losers in an unnecessary political showpiece?
Because ultimately, in social and moral terms, we are all the poorer for this debate.
About the author: Andrew Donne is the chief executive of Endeavour Foundation which supports more than 4,000 people with a disability throughout Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria through support in daily living, at work, with relationships and independence, and in being part of the community.
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CA Governor Vetoes Minimum Penalties for Dispensaries Selling Weed to Minors
Gov. Brown's veto comes as California continues cracking down on unlicensed or illegal marijuana businesses.
California Governor Jerry Brown recently vetoed a proposed bill that would have established a series of mandatory minimum penalties for weed shops that sell cannabis to minors. Brown's decision comes as law enforcement agencies throughout the state continue cracking down on unlicensed or illegal marijuana businesses.
Gov. Brown Vetoes Bill
Shortly after California voters approved Proposition 64 to legalize recreational weed, Senator Jean Fuller proposed a bill of her own. As reported by the Los Angeles Times, Fuller said her bill was aimed at avoiding any problems with dispensaries selling to underage buyers.
In particular, her proposal called for a multi-tiered system of mandatory minimum penalties for any business caught selling to minors.
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25-day suspension for the second offense in three year period
license revocation for a third offense in a three year period.
The key element to her proposal is that these penalties would be mandatory. But Gov. Brown ultimately vetoed her proposal. In particular, he said there was no need for a system of mandatory penalties.
"This bill is not necessary," he said. "The Bureau already has the authority to revoke, suspend, and assess fines if a licensee sells to a minor."
He also reportedly said that mandatory penalties would be too clumsy. In particular, he seemed turned off by the way the proposal would end up limiting the state's ability to adjudicate individual cases "based on the pertinent facts of a violation."
California Confronting Illegal Marijuana Businesses
Gov. Brown's veto comes at an interesting moment in California's cannabis history. Earlier this year, the state launched full-scale recreational retail.
Then, in July, lawmakers introduced a number of changes to its adult-use laws. Many of these changes made already existing regulations and restrictions much stricter. This includes things like packaging and labeling, product tracking protocols, and a number of other changes.
The changes were relatively controversial among cannabis businesspeople. In particular, many were concerned that the laws would be too restrictive.
Immediately following implementation of the new regs, shops throughout California were forced to get rid of already existing inventory that did not meet the new testing and packaging regulations.
In the midst of all these shifts, state authorities have reported a relatively high level of activity from unlicensed or illegal marijuana businesses.
Many times, businesses are deemed illegal because they operate without proper licensing. In other cases, businesses may have licenses but fail to comply with all state regulations. Alas, authorities in California have been cracking down on such businesses all year long.
For example, officials in Los Angeles alone have already busted 150 businesses. As a result, they have charged more than 500 people for participating in illegal cannabis businesses. In total, the city has filed 120 criminal charges.
In California, businesses caught breaking cannabis laws can be arrested on charges of unlicensed commercial cannabis activity. Such charges can carry up to six months of jail time and fines as high as $1,000.
Nick Lindsey
Nick is a High Times writer reporting on all things cannabis. He currently lives in New York City.


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Australia's defence minister has been urged to resign over his failure to inform the government about prisoner abuse at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison.
The opposition Australian Labor Party said on Thursday Robert Hill should go because he had misled the public about Australia's knowledge of the scandal.
A Labor defence spokesman, Chris Evans, said an explanatory statement by the minister to the Senate was inadequate.
Until Wednesday, Hill had mistakenly maintained that Australia knew nothing about the abuse until it was publicly revealed in April.
However, department staffers had reports raising concerns about Abu Ghraib dating back to June 2003.
"No one's been sacked, no one's resigned, no one's admitted any blame," Evans said. "They've sought to blame everybody else but themselves and that's not good enough.
"The buck stops with senator Hill and he ought to go."
Labor senator John Faulkner said Hill's explanation merely restated what was already on the public record.
"It's a damp squib, it's not an explanation, it's a complete whitewash," he said.
The measured Australian Financial Review newspaper also lashed out at Hill, criticising his "breathtaking contempt for any obligation to be accountable to voters".
The Sydney Morning Herald said the government's argument that no Australians were involved in the abuse by US forces at Abu Ghraib was a "smoke and mirrors" diversion that deliberately missed the point.
"We cannot accept an ally's rationale for prisoner abuse, then condemn foes for similar actions," it said.
"The issue has never been about what individual Australians did or didn't do to prisoners in Iraq - it's been about what Australia, an occupying power, did and didn't do."
Hill dismissed calls for his resignation as a "political game" and said he would not order a review into why his department failed to pass on its concerns.
"I forgive a mistake, in the background where the department as a whole has worked so well over the past few years," he said.


Well we've had another piece of good news here at Kidult and Co central, because we've only gone and got ourselves featured in the special 70th anniversary June edition of House & Garden magazine! Yes, in yet another piece of great publicity for us, Kidult and Co have made a small yet very important appearance in a special section entitled The Kinder Garden, and we think it's really rather spiffing!
House and Garden magazine is now a Conde Nast publication, but was first launched in 1901 as a journal devoted to architecture by three American architects from Pensylvania. Having been acquired by Conde Nast in 1915, the format of the magazine was changed slightly to focus on interior design, specifically aimed at a niche – read expensive! – market.
Although no longer printed in the USA, where it was discontinued in 1993, the magazine has continued to be published in the UK and is one of the most influential and prominent publications on the market today. Now edited by Hatta Byng, House and Garden is considered to be "Britain's leading international design and decoration media brand". So basically, it's a popular magazine and lots of people read it.
And that's precisely why Kidult and Co were so stoked to have been featured in June's special 70th Anniversary Edition. OK, we've not exactly got a double page spread, but it's pretty impressive for three lasses from Rossendale, nonetheless.
Now it's true that summer took rather longer to arrive than it should have done; the cold weather lingered way past its sell-by date, and some of us even had April snow up North! Now, it seems like the milder weather is finally here and, with the longer days and (hopefully) the shining sun, it means the kids can get outdoors into the garden to play at last. And we don't know about you, but the sight of a three-year-old cavorting around the garden in a Mardy Bum t-shirt fills us with a special kind of warm feeling, and not just because the design is one of ours!
Children playing in the garden in summertime is a timeless image. There's something liberating for kids when the days are longer and brighter and they have space of their own to explore outdoors. Some of the most vivid memories we have of our childhood are being outside in the warmer summer months; there's something about everyone coming together – along with the sun, the friends and the picnics – that lodges in the memory as a collection of perfect moments.
And they've got it absolutely spot on! We don't believe in gender stereotypes when it comes to kids' – or even adults'- clothing. As the man says, we make clothes that break the mould; not in some sinister gender-blurring conspiracy, but just because we believe in a fresh, practical approach to British childrenswear.
Let's face it, do you really want them to be stuck in variations of either pink or blue, depending on whether we're talking about a girl or boy? The fact is, they'll find their own way to express themselves, and they may, or may not, conform to expectations. So let them be free, and have a little fun in the process.
Because today there are so many gender 'norms' in children's clothing that brands that appear, frankly, restrictive, and we think it's high time that parents should have the option to break free from this. That's why, at Kidult and Co, we're doing our bit to liberate children's fashion and give parents a different set of choices.
And they're right about our ethics too; for us, it's vitally important that our clothes combine quality with value, and that there's something of real substance sitting behind our minimal clothing designs. We want to confidently fly the flag for British fashion because we believe it's a world leader, so we source local, British suppliers where we can for our materials and services, because we believe in the quality of what they produce and we think it's the best way to boost the economy too.
Basically, we've applied the fashion-forward principles of individuality, expressiveness and a dash of derring-do not just to our range of children's wear, but to the way we do business too, because we want you and your kids to wear clothes that mean something in terms of their manufacture and design.
It's always great to be able to reach out through different channels and broaden our audience, and that's why being in House & Garden this month is such good news for us, not to mention an honour.
We think what we do is important, not because it's our business that we've grown ourselves; and not because the designs and concepts are ours (although that is important). No, it's important because we fulfil a need, we provide something that parents want, that you want. It might look, on the surface, like there's a lot of choice out there when it comes to clothing for kids, but we know that often it's a case of more meaning less – more of the same, more stereotypical designs and more constraints on your taste.
So it's time for a change. It's time to offer something different that more closely reflects how people feel about their kids, and how their kids feel about themselves. It's time to enjoy more freedom, and the longer – and hopefully sunnier – days your kids spend out of doors is perfect for it.
If you'd like to find out more about our unique range of clothing, or about our recent feature in House & Garden magazine, then please do get in touch with us. You can contact us in any of the usual ways; by email at hello@kidultand.co, via the contact form on the website, or via our social media platforms.


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Government official figures released this week show that UK employment is at a record high with 31.4 million people in work.
The Office of National Statistics, which conducts the survey, also revealed that the number of women in work has also risen to 14.66 million.
The increase in availability of full-time jobs have contributed to this growth over the last year, whilst wages for employees have continued to grow.
She stated that the government "will build on this throughout the coming year – doubling childcare for working parents and introducing the new National Living Wage".
This signals growth as businesses build their workforce back up after the tough economical period after the recession as unemployment drops.
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Please complete our Foster Application below, you can expect a phone call within 48 hours of submitting your application. If you have not been contacted in 48 hours from submitting your application, please email foster@pvactx.org.
A foster home is a temporary living situation for pets in our program while they are awaiting placement in a permanent home, transport for rescue, or to move into one of our adoption locations. Foster families provide shelter, food, care and love. The number of animals we can save depends entirely on the number of people who open their homes and hearts to foster them.
How Long Can I Expect to Foster a Pet?
Fosters will keep animals an average of 4 weeks unless it is medically or behaviorally indicated otherwise. Some pets need more time because of age, illness, injury, or behavior issues. You will be told up-front before you agree to foster the pet how long of a commitment we believe it will be.
Because many of our dogs and cats cannot go directly into one of our adoption locations or be transported to rescue immediately, the only way we can save these animals is with the help of foster homes. Our young kittens and puppies need to stay in foster until they are old enough to be spayed and neutered, at which time they are ready for adoption. Older pets who are ill or injured may need to stay in foster care until they are well enough for adoption.
In some cases, a foster home is needed to help an animal transition from the stress of having been abandoned at a shelter. For some dogs and cats, they will need to stay in a foster home until they are adopted.
Being a pet foster family has rewards beyond the essential value of helping a pet in need find a new home. For some, it is a chance to have an animal companion without a lifetime commitment, or to try new companions for an existing pet. For others, it is the special challenge of helping an animal recover from an illness or injury, the trauma of losing a beloved owner or home, or to overcome a behavioral issue. Occasionally, it's the joy of giving extra TLC to kittens and puppies too young to be adopted.
What are the Responsibilities of a Foster Family?
If the foster pet is sick, isolation from other animals in the home is required for a minimum of 10-14 days. This isolation is especially important for cats and bottle baby kittens.
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Interested in becoming a foster but want to know more?
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Donations may be brought to any of our Adoption locations, purchased from our Wish List or you may send us a donation online.
Our Facebook Foster Groups are a place where we can all help each other with questions and posting updates about the fosters.


The Christmas week ' Impromptu' ride offered Thursday Riders a great opportunity to work off those extra calories. The sun was out, the sky blue, but only three riders gathered to enjoy the view from Millenium Bridge. Nick, Tony and Len rode gingerly across the ice-encrusted bridge and headed down the Lune cyclepath for a short ride to Glasson Dock. The frozen mud crunched under our wheels, and the iced-up tree and shrub branches twinkled like Santas Grotto.
A very warm welcome greeted us at the Lantern o'er the Lune café and bistro, where we tucked into scones and 'posh' ginger cake before again taking to our wheels to return along the eerily quiet main road to Lancaster and beyond.
All in all, a perfect mid-winters day to be 'awheel', and still time to fit in a bracing walk before losing the sunshine.


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During the past few weeks, over one hundred and thirty children have received the Sacrament of the Eucharist for the first time. I want to give special thanks to Sister Mary O'Donnell and to the teachers of the children in the school and in the Religious Education program who have helped the parents of the children in the children's formation as Christians.
We have almost reached our goal for the Annual Appeal of the Archdiocese. I want to thank all those who have been so generous. For me, there are two special ministries of special importance that are helped by your generosity. One is aid to inner-city schools and the other is help for retired priests. I think that these causes, along with the many others that are helped, make our sacrifices worthwhile.
Any money that is given above our assessment will come back to the Parish. We will use it to help renovate the wall of the Sanctuary. The plan calls for the placement of eight windows to bring natural light into the space and to visually enhance the areas to the sides of the marble.
On June 8, 1998, the priests of the Archdiocese, Bishop McGrath and I are gathering for a four day convocation in Monterey to reflect on God's call to priestly service. Together we will explore ways of making our shared ministry ever more effective as we face the unique challenges and opportunities which lie before us as we approach the new millennium. This process will enable us to strengthen our commitment to the Lord and to be of greater service to you.
Given the importance of this convocation and my desire to include all the priests of the Archdiocese, I have authorized special arrangements to be made so that you , the faithful of the Archdiocese, will be properly served during the absence of your parish priests. To the extent possible, Holy Mass will be celebrated in the parishes during the days of convocation. Where this is not possible, Communion Services will be led by deacons or competent lay leaders according to the proper rite. All emergencies will be covered by a substitute priest and your pastor will instruct you on how to contact this priest in an emergency.
Our new Parish Directory will be published this year. Family Photographs will be taken on May 17, 18, 19, 23, 24 and June 6 and 7. Please call Robin McCarthy at 952-6076 to schedule your appointment. IF THERE HAVE BEEN ANY CHANGES IN YOUR NAME, ADDRESS OR TELEPHONE NUMBER SINCE THE LAST DIRECTORY, OR IF YOU WANT ANYTHING LISTED DIFFERENTLY, PLEASE CALL THE PARISH OFFICE WITH THE INFORMATION BEFORE JUNE 7th.
We pray for the repose of the soul of Clara Dalton. We offer our sympathy to her family.
We welcome into the family of God, Kyle Anthony Ravelo, who was baptized in Christ.
May Jesus remove all anxieties, conflicts and division. May Jesus the Peace Maker - be the first member of our family.
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As our community has realized new rights in Canada, it's often made it even trickier to go back into the closet when we move to countries.
I invented a girlfriend when I took my first job in the developing world. It was 2006 and I was a 20-something, single, gay man moving to Namibia, where the president had recently requested that police arrest, deport or imprison any known queer people.
The organization I was working for at the time didn't have any guidance or policies about what I should do, so my friend Susan agreed to play my Toronto-based sweetheart. She even gave me a photo of us together, in a heart-shaped frame, to help convince my new colleagues. Susan, like other friends and family, was worried about my safety.
It was the first of many international deployments during which I worried about my security, and also about my mental health. I faced each experience alone, with little or no support from my employers.
Sadly, not much has changed for LGBTQ expatriates in many parts of the world. As our community has realized new rights in countries such as Canada, including the ability to marry, adopt children or use an unspecified gender on a passport, it's often made it even trickier to go back into the closet when we move to countries where homophobic and transphobic legislation and attitudes put us at risk.
A recent panel discussion hosted by Action Against Hunger in Toronto underscored this issue, with most participants noting a lack of pre-deployment guidance on the topic as well as inconsistency in how organizations ensure inclusion and security for their LGBTQ employees, including nationals, in the field.
Anyone who has spent time in a new country knows the first questions posed by new friends or colleagues are often, "Are you married?" or, "Do you have kids?"
For those of us who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or queer, it's a moment we dread in every conversation because it presents such a stark choice. We either lie to protect ourselves while compromising the authenticity of our relationships with friends and colleagues, or tell the truth and risk upsetting team dynamics, or worse, putting our situation in the country at risk or jeopardizing our organization's mission or legal status.
The challenges for national staff are sometimes different but no less complicated.
A new report by the Inter-Agency Regional Analysts Network refers to the social exclusion of LGBTQ people around the world as a "hidden humanitarian crisis." LGBTQ nationals often take jobs with international agencies hoping they will provide safe spaces to work. While international organizations have a responsibility to create safe environments for all LGBTQ staff, this doesn't always happen.
These is a growing risk for those of us operative in the 72 countries in which homosexuality remains a crime. The existing patchwork of policies and approaches needs a coordinated upgrade if we are to fulfill the commitments we make as humanitarian and development actors, and meet the needs of our staff and beneficiaries.
As we mark Pride month in June, all agencies that send expatriates to, or hire LGBTQ national staff in, these countries should commit to ensuring they're doing all they can for their LGBTQ employees.
Before they take a job, LGBTQ employees need information and briefing documents that outline the legal status, social context and risks associated with each posting. They need support before, after and during a deployment, and an assurance that policies exist to protect them, and will be applied consistently.
There may be instances where it is simply not safe to send an LGBTQ person to work in a specific setting, and creating a "Susan" remains a seemingly enticing option. But as long as that is the only option available, we are not doing all we can to advance LGBTQ equality.


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Isao Arita (born 1926) is a Japanese physician, virologist and vaccination specialist who headed the World Health Organization (WHO) Smallpox Eradication Unit in 1977–85. During this period, smallpox became the first infectious disease of humans to be eradicated globally. For this work, he and his colleagues were awarded the Japan Prize in 1988. He also advised the successful programme to eradicate poliovirus from the Western Pacific region.

Education and early career
Arita was born in Kumamoto, southern Japan, in 1926. After gaining his medical degree from Kumamoto Medical School in 1950, he spent a decade working for the Japanese Ministry of Health and Welfare as a medical officer in the Infectious Disease Control section. For part of this time he worked on vaccine control and standardisation, an area in which he received training at the Paul Ehrlich Institute in Germany.

Smallpox eradication programme
Arita's work for the WHO smallpox eradication programme started in 1962. He spent around 2 years working on eradication in Liberia, Africa. When American epidemiologist Donald A. Henderson joined the programme in 1966, Arita was the only remaining WHO technical staff member. He was a part of the WHO Smallpox Eradication Unit from its inception in 1966, serving as its deputy director under Henderson's leadership. He was responsible for developing the programme's "surveillance and containment" strategy (which replaced the unsuccessful strategy of attempting to vaccinate at least 80% of the population), as well as for increasing the supply of smallpox vaccine used by the eradication programme, and for monitoring and improving vaccine quality. He also undertook research into poxviruses, particularly monkeypox virus.

After Henderson left WHO in 1976 or 1977, Arita went on to direct the unit. Under his leadership an outbreak of variola minor in the Horn of Africa during the Ethiopian–Somali war was successfully contained, and the final case of naturally transmitted smallpox occurred in October 1977. He administered the process by which smallpox was formally certified by WHO as having been eradicated globally in May 1980. After certification, he managed the implementation of the certifying commission's recommendations. He continued to direct the unit's international surveillance activities. He was also involved in formulating policies on issues including ongoing vaccination and laboratory stocks of variola virus, and in archiving WHO's data on the eradication programme. In 1999, he was one of several scientists to argue for the destruction of the remaining stocks of variola virus.

He was one of the lead authors, with Frank Fenner and Henderson, of the WHO publication Smallpox and its Eradication, an exhaustive 1460-page volume which was published in January 1988. Arita also wrote his own personal account in the 2010 book, The Smallpox Eradication Saga. An Insider's View.

Later career
In 1985, Arita left WHO to direct the Kumamoto National Hospital in Japan, a position he retained until his retirement in 1992. He advised Morihiro Hosokawa (then governor of the Kumamoto prefecture) on the foundation of the Agency for Cooperation in International Health (ACIH) in 1990, and became its chair in 1993. The ACIH's aim is to promote disease prevention in developing countries, and the body has organised international conferences on vaccines and other topics. In the early 1990s, Arita called international attention to the issues surrounding the supply of vaccines and vaccine quality in developing countries, and advocated for these countries to move towards being self-sufficient in vaccine production.

From 1990 until 2004, he chaired the Technical Advisory Group to WHO's Expanded Programme on Immunization and Poliomyelitis Eradication in the Western Pacific Region. The programme was successful in eradicating wild poliovirus from this region in 1997.
He also served on the expert committee that certified the eradication of wild poliovirus from North and South America in 1997. Despite these regional successes, the global eradication of polio – planned for 2000 – has yet to be achieved. In 2006, with Fenner and Miyuki Nakane, Arita published an opinion piece in the journal Science that questioned whether it was feasible to eradicate polio globally, and suggested that control might be a preferable option.

He has also published on severe acute respiratory syndrome, measles, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and other viral diseases.

Awards and honours
In 1988, Arita, together with Henderson and Fenner, was awarded the Japan Prize – considered the Japanese equivalent of the Nobel Prize – for his work on smallpox eradication. The Japanese government conferred on him the title of "national treasure".

Selected publications

Books
Isao Arita. The Smallpox Eradication Saga. An Insider's View (Orient Longman; 2010)
Frank Fenner, Donald A. Henderson, Isao Arita, Zdenek Jezek, Ivan Danilovich Ladnyi. Smallpox and its Eradication (WHO; 1988) (downloadable at )

Articles

References

Sources
Frank Fenner. Nature, Nurture and Chance: The Lives of Frank and Charles Fenner (ANU E Press; 2006) ()
William Muraskin. The Politics of International Health: The Children's Vaccine Initiative and the Struggle to Develop Vaccines for the Third World (SUNY Press; 1998) ()
Jonathan B. Tucker. Scourge: The Once and Future Threat of Smallpox (Grove Press; 2001) ()
Franklin White, Lorann Stallones, John M. Last. Global Public Health: Ecological Foundations (Oxford University Press; 2013) ()

1926 births
People from Kumamoto
Smallpox eradication
Vaccinologists
Japanese virologists
Living people
Japanese expatriates in Germany
World Health Organization officials


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GTA 5 Online: Festive Surprise 2015 announced, includes new Santa outfits and more
All the festive attire that was available in the past will also be made available to GTA 5 Online players
Dec 22, 2015 09:54 IST
Rockstar, the creators of GTA 5 Online, have announced new clothes and accessories, titled Festive Surprise 2015, for the game's PC, PS4 and Xbox One.
The players will be treated to holiday treats featuring some new collection that will be for free.
Detailing the content for Festive Surprise 2015, it revealed that GTA 5 Online will get the following things (Newswire):
New Santa outfits and a new collection of snug Pajamas
Masks featuring Mr. and Mrs. Claus, Bad Elf, Crazy Gingerbread, Festive Luchador and more
3 Christmas themed Car Horns
Christmas Trees at Legion Square and in all owned Apartments, Stilt Houses and Yachts
It went on to mention that all the festive attire that was available in the past will also be made available to GTA 5 Online players, this will be for players from all the platforms. It will be inclusive of Masks, Clothes and more from 2014 and 2013.
During the Holidays, GTA 5 Online gamers will also get special gifts on all platforms. It hinted that the special gift could include snowball fights and more additions to Adversary Modes for PC, PS4, Xbox One.
Rockstar also mentioned a new Snapmatic photo challenge where players can post their best holiday-themed Snapmatic to Social Club with the hashtag #FestiveSurprise2015. They must do this between 22 December, 2015, and 5 January, 2016.
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Pokémon GO, a newly released, beyond-popular digital pastime that has sent millions of Americans into the landscape in search of cartoon creatures that are only visible on their smartphones, poses many challenges for local governments. At this year's MACo Summer Conference, you can learn more about Pokémon GO and the future of augmented reality games, as well as how state and local officials are handling the additional safety, law enforcement, and recreation needs caused by the influx of players.
Description: Pokémon GO, the augmented reality smartphone application, has been downloaded by millions of players. Using technologies such as GPS and cameras, players navigate real, physical spaces and overlay their camera-view with digital images – characters from the game appear as if they're in the player's real-life setting. In the quest to "catch 'em all," some players have gotten a lot of exercise, explored new parts of their communities, and made new friends. Others have injured themselves while walking distracted, played in inappropriate places, and been targeted by criminals. The popularity of this game – and the anticipation of more like it – present both positive and negative challenges for local governments. In this session, learn more about Pokémon GO and the future of augmented reality games, as well as how state and local officials are handling the additional safety, law enforcement, and recreation needs caused by the influx of players.
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Thomas Waskom
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
Thomas R. Waskom's practice focuses on class action, mass tort and environmental litigation. Tom is a litigator, handling complex civil matters, including class actions and mass torts. Tom has successfully defended class actions and product liability cases on behalf of companies in a variety of industries, including consumer and industrial products, energy and transportation.
At every phase of a matter, Tom works towards a successful resolution that aligns with each client's business, strategic and legal goals. Tom's practice extends beyond litigation: he counsels and advises clients regarding regulatory issues and risk mitigation.
Tom represents multiple Fortune 100 companies in consumer class action, mass tort, product liability and environmental litigation in trial and appellate courts across the United States. He has also represented companies in class actions relating to alleged data breaches; securities fraud; and violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), Truth in Lending Act (TILA), and Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
Before joining the firm, Tom worked in politics. He ran a campaign in 1999, served as Special Assistant to the Secretary of Education of Virginia, and was named Acting Assistant Secretary of Education for the Commonwealth in 2001.
Tom is admitted to practice in the US Supreme Court, the US Court of Appeals for the Third, Fourth, Sixth, Seventh and Federal Circuits, the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia, the Eastern District of Wisconsin, the Eastern District of Michigan, the Southern District of New York, the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the Northern District of Illinois, the District Court for the District of Columbia, and all state courts of New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia.
Lead counsel for major personal care products manufacturer in class actions relating to labeling, marketing and formulation of shaving gel, sunscreen and aftersun care products.
National coordinating counsel for multinational industrial manufacturer in litigation arising from alleged trace benzene exposure.
Lead counsel for multinational manufacturer of industrial and automotive coatings in multijurisdictional breach-of-contract litigation against purchasers arising from longterm supply and incentiver agreements.
Lead counsel for telecommunications provider in class action in the Eastern District of Virginia relating to alleged violations of the TCPA and state consumer protection statutes.
Represent Fortune 10 company in a nationwide product liability class action involving over 50 million household appliances, resulting in denial of class certification and nuisance-value individual settlements for the two named plaintiffs.
Represent leading manufacturer of consumer electronics in class actions across the country alleging violations of consumer protection statutes arising from the sale of cell phones and televisions.
Represent consumer product manufacturer in data breach class action alleging release of highly confidential customer information.
Represent a Fortune 100 company in several mass actions brought by foreign-national plaintiffs seeking recovery for alleged occupational and environmental exposure overseas.
Tried cases to jury verdict, drafted and argued successful motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment in state and federal courts, and drafted successful appellate, class certification and expert admissibility briefs.
Taken and defended the depositions of expert witnesses and fact witnesses, including corporate representatives.
Served as a Special Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney for the City of Richmond on a pro bono basis, prosecuting a wide range of criminal matters.
JD, University of Virginia School of Law, 2004
BA, Economics, Classics, Hampden-Sydney College, 1999
Co-chair, Virginia Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division Membership Committee
Member, John Marshall Inn of Court
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How Does Computer Vision Work – Detailed Guide
Check out this detailed blog about the working of Computer vision and how it is helpful in industrial processes, bringing comfort to our everyday life.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is extensively used in our everyday life. Its introduction has revolutionized the execution of a variety of processes that were known for their complexity. Computer vision is also a sub-branch of Artificial Intelligence. It is not about image processing, as often people misunderstand how does computer vision work? It is far different from image processing.
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Computer vision involves techniques enabling computers to see and interpret visual content for the automation of various processes. Computer vision has revolutionized plenty of industrial processes including manufacturing.
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As the use of visual content is increasing day by day. More than half of consumers want to observe more visual content from the brands they like, as conceived by HubSpot. It has become immensely essential to make use of computer vision to handle information from visual content, including images and videos as well.
Simply put, computer vision is employed to mimic natural processes done by a human brain like retrieving information through visual content, handling the data, and interpreting the results for further actions. Though computers are still way behind the capabilities of a human brain in processing visual processing, computer vision is a great step in the right direction.
Computer vision works to perform multiple tasks. These tasks include image classification, semantic segmentation, classification, localization, object detection, object tracking, instance segmentation, action recognition, and image enhancement. These tasks of computer vision work pretty well in combination with each to bring comprehensive results.
In this section, we will try to elaborate on how computer vision works in various industries and processes for automation and saving the human effort required for the operation otherwise. Here is a list of some use cases for your reference:
As the industry is going through a revolutionary phase while transforming the manufacturing work from manual operations to automated solutions using robotics, computer vision has a lot to do for this cause.
Robotic machines which are employed to handle the manufacturing process and eliminate the need for human effort are using computer vision method. Robots deployed to work in the manufacturing process need to see what is around them for accurate operations.
Robotic machines often inspect entire assembly lines to figure out what is coming for them, this helps them in working at the required pace to perform required operations on every item in assembly tolerance timely.
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People are turning towards autonomous solutions in almost every task in their everyday life. Similar is the case with vehicles. After some successful results in testing of self-driving vehicles, almost all the vehicle manufacturers around the world have started their campaign to introduce autonomous vehicles with the capability of self-driving. Leaders in this autonomous vehicle campaign are Tesla and Mercedes.
Tesla is known to be the leader in introducing self-driving vehicles. Here is a link to give more details about self-driving vehicles by Tesla. Mercedes, a renowned vehicle manufacturer, is known for its innovative approach throughout its history, is also introducing self-driving vehicles to have the edge over its competitors, especially BMW.
In addition to self-driving, vehicles are using computer vision as driver assistance systems. The vehicles can assist in the control of speed, steering, and lane switch with the use of computer vision. There is more to come with the passage of time, but we are sure computer vision is helping a lot in working towards totally autonomous vehicles.
The use of computer vision in the medicine industry is already bringing ideal results. Computer vision is used to pipeline cell segmentation in such a way that it can process an image at an individual pixel level. In addition to processing, computer vision is also capable of interpreting the results and identify the spot where rogue cells are present. Computer vision also helps in coloring multiple elements in an object in different colors for more straightforward interpretation.
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It is immensely useful in identifying and precisely detecting the root cause of a disease like tumors. Using a conventional way of pathology and medical scanning was quite complicated. It was also observed that medical experts agreed on the diagnosis in less than 48% of the medical cases. However, with the help of AI and computer vision, results are highly accurate. Therefore, medical experts don't need much effort in brainstorming to diagnose the disease. This ultimately helps them in focusing more on the treatment to eliminate the ailment of patients.
Predictive maintenance is a crucial part of the manufacturing process. The failure of machinery in the middle of this process could bring a lot of embarrassment and bad reputation to the company. This could be a disaster for any company. Therefore, many companies are turning towards Robotic Process Automation (RPA) for this process, which works hand in hand with the computer vision for accurate working and almost zero chance of failure.
Machine learning-powered smart devices use computer vision to monitor incoming data from machinery with the help of sensors. This enables smart devices to identify signals and take proactive actions to avoid any manufacturing disaster.
Computer vision could also be used for inspection of packages to control the quality of the manufacturing process. This is especially a very beneficial tool for pharmaceutical companies to ensure the right number of tablets and capsules in packing. It could also be a great tool for companies manufacturing spare parts and bearings.
The photos of packages moving through the production line are taken through advanced cameras and sensors. These cameras then deliver these snaps to main control unit which checks the package and counts the tally of items in the package. If an irregularity is identified, the particular package is eliminated from checkout line. This technology could also be used for inspection of packages at airports and ports by the customs department to avoid the delivery of any prohibited item in the country.
Machine learning and computer vision have become an essential element in sports. Umpires and referees take the help of these technologies during decision referral systems for object detection and object tracking.
The technology also helps in getting knowledge about the performances of players and athletes while performing actions. Computer vision also helps in the post-game analysis as well.
The 3D computer vision could be employed to analyze the performances of athletes and predict the actions of athletes during a game. 3D vision also allows the building of a 3D point cloud, which is a representation of a 2D image in 3D format. Computers can trace the location and shape of the object after building a 3D point cloud. This technology could also help a lot in forensics.
3D vision is also used in retail for monitoring items without any barcodes scanning process by Amazon. It also helps in healthcare. The process of surgery of patients could be observed in real-time through this technology.
Precision farming is getting popular day by day. Farmers are finding livestock management solution convenient for various agriculture processes. Many farming industries are making use of satellite images for analysis through computer vision to get precise information about conditions of crops and lands.
AI-led computer vision solutions are also employed in the process of winemaking to ensure the production of finest and disease-free wine and monitor vineyards. Automated drones with high-quality cameras are also deployed to inspect the are to figure out any problem through computer vision.
Augmented reality has become an essential element in advertising campaigns and industrial procedures. AR made possible through computer vision could help out vehicle manufacturers and various other industries to get a boost in the maintenance and assembly process because of the use of AR.
AR enables industries to make use of the option to implement the application of real-time data integrated with real objects easily.
Folio3 is known for its progressive approach and helping businesses from various verticals of the industry to bring automation in their industrial processes. The implementation of computer vision in industrial processes by Folio3 is not different. Here are some use cases made possible by our efficient computer vision implementation team for your reference:
We took up a challenge to develop a solution for road traffic analysis by incorporating computer vision in the development to craft an excellent road traffic analysis proprietary product. We developed this product after in-depth research to analyze the road and traffic situation with the help of AI.
Our solution is capable of distinguishing various types of vehicles and classify them through AI and deep learning. The road analysis system developed by Folio3 makes use of surveillance cameras and specialized software to manage the cameras & visual data through intellectual analysis. It is also capable of interacting with other existing systems already being used for the purpose of traffic management.
Some key functionalities of our traffic analysis and management system are the capability of road supervision by observing the movement of traffic, capable of making fast decisions, and acting in real-time to call relevant authorities like police and ambulance in case of an accident or traffic violation.
It is also capable of monitoring traffic in real-time that is useful in taking actions proactively to save time in critical situations. It also enables centralized management for traffic control and management operations from the central office.
Our intelligent solution has proved to be a key element in saving lives and improve the situation of traffic for better and safer roads. We have used technologies like Yolo, SSD, and OpenCV in the development of this efficient solution.
Automated Authentication for Drive-Thrus
Our customer, named 'Dashcode', consulted us for the development of an intelligent solution for automation of the drive-thru process. We did substantial research to come up with a smart solution incorporating AI and image analytics to increase workflow efficiency and avoid the time-consuming drive-thru activities.
The manual process of drive-thru was time-consuming and had many choke-points that were responsible for the slow working of drive-thrus. We applied deep learning technology to change the working method of specific points in the drive-thru process to automate the processes and create a quality enterprise solution to ensure an enhanced drive-thru experience.
Our state-of-the-art product includes many highlights. Some of the significant features are discussed here. Automated authentication assists in confirming customer identity increase the pace of traffic through the line. A deep learning method helps the system to accurately identify the customers. Their vehicle's make and model are also determined to enhance the ease in the identification process.
Our system performs automated transactions through analysis of live visuals. This helps in quick order-taking and avoiding the delay in transmissions to reduce time. Time efficiency is what keeps business running and customers satisfied. It also enables the system to process automated and secure payments in real-time. This, in turn, enables businesses to streamline order accuracy.
The technologies used in our drive-thru automation system includes TensorFlow, scikit-image. AM Turk, and various small tools and libraries.
Our innovative approach urges us to develop solutions for complex challenges, and that's why we have developed a highly accurate real-time facial recognition solution. Our system provides real-time results by using HOG (Histogram of Oriented Gradients) and Convolutional Neural Network (CNN). It also makes use of dLib for face recognition and object-oriented detection, our system is capable of accurately showcase results in real-time. The face recognition system offers a feasible option for biometric security. Another advantage of using face recognition is there is no need for making contact with a person who needs to be identified through the biometric process.
Some highlights of the face recognition system developed by Folio3 are discussed briefly here. Face searching enables the system to perform searches that would help in locating a specific person directly through the entries in the database by matching the specimen's face.
Data management allows the system to share information with other systems by importing the JPEG format of generic photo data. It can be later used for face searching. Specific faces can be imported in advance to alert relevant authorities when the system observes them through surveillance cameras or any other source of visuals.
The system would automatically notify users through a pop up if it discovers the face of a specific person. It would also produce warning sounds and flashing the camera on the map. The system is handy in identifying the faces on its own and notify the users for proactive action. The technologies used in the development of this smart solution are CNN, HOG, DLIB, and OpenCV.
1) What is vision input system?
It incorporates the use of a computer vision system that acts as a sensor and delivers high-value information about what is around.
2) How does object tracking work in computer vision?
Object tracking tends to track objects as they move through a series of video frames. It is a fast-paced system in computer vision.
3) How does computer vision work in the new amazon go store?
Computer vision is used to implement the 3D vision that is used by Amazon technology in retail to monitor items without any need to scan barcodes.
AI has brought a revolution in human lifestyle and industrial processes. Computer vision is also a sub-section of AI. Computer vision is proving to be helpful in various industrial and retail processes. It also brings automation to processes that require manual operation otherwise. We hope that after reading this blog, you would get plenty of information about what is computer vision and how does computer vision works? Computer vision is used in many processes, which ultimately bring comfort to our everyday life and our living experience, all thanks to AI!
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JS2 can also RFID tag your inventory without assistance from your staff. Send us your inventory and we will complete the entire task of RFID tagging, assigning and imputing the information. Whether fixed solid RFID tags on serialized assets or paper tags on material and consumables, we will make the process easy and seamless allowing your staff to focus on other job issues.
JS2 can create and print paper tags to be assigned to your particular inventory items. These tags work well on consumables and material that is sold through our PADD™ products. Send us an inventory list and we can print and assign a tag to each item. These tags can be printed in any quantity as needed and sent to your facility to be placed on the item prior to being loaded into the PADD™ This service helps manage the VMI costs and can become a direct cost to the project.
JS2 can create and print RFID identification cards with your company's logo on them to distribute to your customers. These identification cards allow access to the JS2 solution to retrieve the inventory needed. These cards can be deactivated if lost or stolen.
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Prior to shipping the PADD™ to the job site, the computer and PLC will be reinstalled and all functionality will be tested. If inventory items are sent to us, these items can be calibrated into the scales, making the unit even more site ready. After the job is complete and the PADD™ returns to JS2, the unit will be connected and operational for inspection to see if damage occurred at the last job site.


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Elon Musk Reveals Ambitious Plans to Launch a Million People to Mars
Elon Musk, Founder of Space-X and Tesla, has dropped details of how he plans to launch a million people to the Red Planet by 2050, creating a mega-colony of some sort.
Elon outlined his plans on Twitter, stating that he wants to build 100 Starships per year to send 100,000 brave souls from Earth to Mars, every time the planets' orbital positions aligns favourably for the mission.
The distance between Earth and Mars is roughly 309.72 million km and gets relatively close every 26 months. Elon believes that to achieve his vision will involve loading 1,000 Starships into orbit and sending them off over the course of a month during the prime period for minimal commute. Although, commuters on board are still expected to spend months in space before reaching their destination.
Starship design goal is 3 flights/day avg rate, so ~1000 flights/year at >100 tons/flight, so every 10 ships yield 1 megaton per year to orbit
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 17, 2020
Musk believes there will be plenty of jobs on Mars and that anyone is welcomed to join the new 'world'. If you are concerned about the cost of getting your one-way ticket, he says "there will be loans available for those that don't have the money".
If you are also wondering how he will find the money to fund his plans, he tweeted "Helping to pay for this is why I'm accumulating assets on Earth,".
Understandably, many people are sceptical considering the scope of the mission and the potential problems the company will face, such as solar flares and the impact zero g will have on the human body. But despite this, Elon Musk is not letting anyone stop him from fulfilling his vision. Only time will tell.