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Playing in the inclement, nearly unplayable conditions at Torrey Pines, Brandt Snedeker had one of the best rounds of the year — even though we're barely into 2016. Snedeker, who had the good fortune of finishing the fourth round at the weather-delayed Farmers Insurance Open, posted a brilliant three-under 69 Sunday, making him the only player to break par.
He started the final 18 holes six shots off the pace, but rallied with his fine play and then played the long waiting game for the 49 players, including the other contenders Jimmy Walker and K.J. Choi, to finish their rounds on Monday. To give you an idea of how difficult it was, the scoring average for the final round was 77.9. Oh, yeah, by the way, the conditions were just as tough as they were on Sunday, and the strong gusts were blowing from a different direction.
Walker had a one-shot lead of Snedeker and Choi when play resumed late Monday morning. Meanwhile, the clubhouse leader watched nervously as Walker and Choi played their final holes among a course that was hit with noticeable damage. And nearly 24 hours later, Snedeker turned out to be the last man standing (and the only dry one that was spared another day of getting beat up) as the rest of the field was blown off Torrey's South Course.
"The way the wind blew and made those last five holes play so tough on those guys, I feel bad for them," Snedeker said via the AP. "They got the raw end of the stick this morning. But that's just the way golf goes, and luckily enough, I played good enough yesterday to get the job done. So it's a special feeling to say the least."
Turned out Snedeker got the better end of the draw when it came to the weather at Torrey, but that's just the way it goes. Sometimes you need those random breaks to come out on top; for it to be "your" week.
"It's just one of those fluke things," Snedeker said. "There's no way you can control the weather, no way you can predict how it's going to be. Sometimes you get the raw end, and sometimes you get the better end, and I obviously got the better end this week."
Snedeker's winning score of six-under 282 was the highest at Torrey Pines since Fuzzy Zoeller in 1979. It's the second time the 35-year-old American has won at this venue and it's eighth career victory on the PGA Tour.
"I can't tell you how excited I am to be a champion here again, how unbelievable the last 48 hours have been," said Snedeker. "Everything worked out perfectly for me. You cannot make up the extreme events that had to happen for me to have this chance, and they all fell in line perfectly."
Snedeker was the first player in more than five years to make the cut on the number and win the tournament. He did what he needed to do in the brutal conditions on Sunday, playing the last 17 holes bogey-free in extreme wind — with gusts up to 40mph — and sporadic rain, which forced play to be suspended three times before the golf course was finally evacuated.
This is the second time Snedeker has won at Torrey in unlikely fashion. In 2012 he trailed Kyle Stanley by seven shots and figured he had secured a runner-up finish, but that's when the seemingly impossible happened. Stanley triple-bogeyed the par-5 18th and Snedeker won in a playoff.
Of his eight Tour wins, five of them have been in come-from-behind fashion.
"It says I don't give up," said Snedeker via the LA Times. "I keep grinding until the last putt goes in, and I take pride in that.
"A lot of guys get down on themselves and say, 'Well, I'm not going to win this week,' and you just never know what is going to happen. … I was in 27th position, [six] back going into the round, and now I'm sitting here as champion. I would have said you're crazy, there's no way, but you just never know."
Indeed. You don't.
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Australia vs India: Ishant, Rohit's absence in Tests no concern to us, says Langer
Before the Test series, Australia and India will compete in three ODIs and as many T20Is starting Friday. Thee matches will be broadcast live on Sony Ten 1, Sony Ten 3 and Sony Six channels.
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Australia head coach Justin Langer has said that the likely absence of Rohit Sharma and Ishant Sharma from the first two Test of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy will have no bearing on the hosts' psyche and the frequent limited-overs match-ups between the two sides in recent times will eventually help them in facing the Indian challenge.
"Not our business, we have got our challenges. We will come together as a group for the first time on the morning of the game. It is up to India what they do and who they choose as we have zero control over things. One thing I have learnt through Covid-19 is that if you get caught up with things you can't control, you literally go crazy. They can pick whoever they want but we have our own challenges so who they pick (as replacements), we'll go ahead and face them," said Langer while responding to a question from IANS on whether the absence of Ishant and Rohit from the first two Tests will affect the Australians.
Both Rohit and Ishant are undergoing rehab at the National Cricket Academy and there have been reports that the duo might miss the first half of the Test series as they will recover late and will have to undergo hard quarantine upon arrival in Australia which will make it impossible for them to play the first two matches to be played at the Adelaide Oval (December 17-21) and Melbourne Cricket Ground (December 26-30).
Langer added that since both the sides have played each other frequently in limited-overs cricket in recent times, it has helped Australia batsmen have a measure of the Indian bowling. This is apart from the IPL experience, he says.
"We know that (Jasprit) Bumrah is world-class, with (Mohammed) Shami (that is a) really good opening combination. Our guys have seen fair bit of them through the IPL, through the last couple of summers, we've played 14 ODIs and it is seven-all. Our guys have seen a lot of each other. That is what I love about the contests. How teams are growing, we have played a bit against each other. We have great respect for their spinners, for Bumrah, Shami, their other bowlers, like (Navdeep) Saini. Our guys know they will be on their toes against the Indian bowling attack. They are working hard, they've seen a bit and they'll be ready for it," said Langer.
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Understanding Python's ord() Method
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A quick tutorial on Python's ord() function with examples.
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In Python, the ord(c) function returns an integer representing the Unicode of the specified character c.
Example of the function below:
How does ord('a') return integer 97?
The Unicode representation of character "a" is 97. I provided the ASCII table shown below as a quick reference since the ASCII table is a subset of the Unicode.
I became interested in Python's ord() function during my technical interview preparation when I stumbled upon code written like this:
According to the ASCII table, ord('c') and ord('a') equals to 99 and 97 respectively. Next, 99-97 = 2. The result is important because 2 is the index of c in the English alphabet (starting at the 0th index).
a, b, c
Another example, ord('k') — ord('a') is equivalent to 107-97 = 10. The result 10 is also the index of k in the alphabet.
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k
Subtracting a character by ord('a') returns the index of that character in the alphabet.
For now, let's focus on lowercase letters, we have the entire alphabet from "a" to "z" with corresponding values of 97 to 122. Including 97 all the way up to 122 is 26 letters, which is also the same number of letters in the English alphabet.
How is this useful?
I constructed an array of length 26 filled with integers which are all initially assigned with a value of 0. The newly formed array represents the entire alphabet. Next, we iterate through a given string and update the array at the appropriate indices. Let's see what the array would look like with the given string 'hello'.
The resulting array shows the number of times each letter appears in our given string. There is one occurrence of h, one occurrence of e, two occurrences of l, and one occurrence of o.
This technique can be used to solve problems such as getting the character counts in a given string or checking if two strings are permutations of each other.
Example 1: Get the character counts in the given string.
The output of the above code shows which letters appear in our input string and the number of times they appear. There is one occurrence of c, one occurrence of e, one occurrence of i, one occurrence of k, and two occurrences of o.
Now that we understand how the ord() function and char subtraction works, we can also use this function to check if two strings are permutations of each other. A permutation is the rearrangement of a word or phrase that maintains the same characters as the original word.
Example 2: Check whether two words are permutations of each other.
Given the two strings, "chocolate" and "ocohtlaec", check whether the given strings are permutations of each other.
We constructed an array for each given string of length 26 filled with 0 initially. Then, we iterate through each given strings and update the number of times each letter appears.
The resulting arrays from the above code are considered equal to each other. This means that both strings contain the same letters and its occurrences, indicating that the two words are permutations of each other.
The Python ord() function is useful for representing characters as integers. As a result, the ord() function makes it simple to retrieve which letters and the number of times they appear within a given string. The function also introduces ways to make comparisons to another given string as shown in Example 2. Now it's time for me to get back to studying, but in the meantime, I'd like to hear what problems you've been able to solve using the ord() function.
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08/25/2011 11:03 am ET Updated Oct 25, 2011
An atheist and a God-fearing man pursue knowledge of the unknown and in the pursuit, material and spiritual worlds apparently opposed are unified. Juxtaposed, Science and Religion continue their respective journey's, inextricably bound by the unknown they peel away at its edge. Does it lead us to a dark abyss or the emancipating light?
Atheism and Judaism have more in common than meets the eye. The atheist, sufficiently satisfied to remove God from the known and the unknown, respectfully recognizes man's struggle and even ability to possess all that can be known. The orthodox Jew having no place for a simplistic God, the original Biblical text instead refers to the unspeakable, the unknowable, The Name that cannot be pronounced and its holy derivations.
The unknown, perhaps the unknowable, inspires man to discover knowledge that empowers civilizations' development. We delve further, deeper, higher than ever as we invent our way toward a world we think, hope and pray through our efforts will yield a better place for our future generations. The unknowable and our colorful journey of its discovery is thus man's purposeful story. Our procession, our obsession becomes our polarization when we misconstrue knowledge as purpose.
Modern technology, media and communication expose the increasingly rapid pace at which the once unknown becomes known. As the mystery unravels we are often confronted by the limitless boundary of our ever expanding knowledge horizon and at moments of introspection it is truly awesome. The unknown is revered, its reverence manifest in cultures and traditions new and old, the great neutralizer for which we alter our behavior in recognition of its pre-eminent state.
Some overtly spiritual, others more practical, we seek knowledge of the unknown in thought, prayer, science, business and in everyday life when we are competitively challenged to bring that which is unknown into the realm of the known. Whether a new experience or a breakthrough discovery, our happiness is in some way linked to a pleasant or surprising revelation of the unknown.
Our struggle with the unknown can be traced back to the beginning, Darwinic or Biblical. Applied discovery, a defining quality of man, arrives 5500-6000 years ago with language, speaking man destined to use his innate powers to discover, reveal and experience the compelling adventure, bringing the unknown into the realm of the known. In the Biblical story of Jacob, he struggles with the unknown over small sacred articles he carried on his journey of discovery.
What's the big deal if modern atheists and orthodox Jews agree the journey to discover the unknown occupies a significant part of their philosophical union, or is that too simplistic an approach? From where was George Lucas inspired when he adopted the phrase in his adventure of discovery "may the Force be with you? What is this entity, this body, this force, the unknown,
unending, infinite nothingness that atheists abhor restricting and secular Jews package using the increasingly meaningless term -- God? It's ironic, at a time in history when the world is finally waking up, when kingdoms are challenged and social justice finally has an unedited voice, that the massive body of Jewish thought, philosophy and law developed over thousands
of years, having helped so many in their struggle to approach the unknown, now finds itself confronted by a group of "non believers" who refuse to label the unknown.
Judaism has no other label for the unknown. In all of its orthodox works there are no labels for it. In fact The Name, a reference to the Ultimate Supreme Entity, is the Be-er the unified One, the universal constant, the unknowable, the Knower, always one with the Knowledge simply labeled the "No End". Isn't this what Atheists, Jews and all people seek to discover? Our philosophies and religions converge in this unified view regardless of how one approaches the unknown, it will always be so, knowing the Unknowable man's penultimate aim.
Cultures, philosophies and religions of the world that appear diametrically opposed, subjected to the unknown perhaps the true leveler of egocentricity, rendering all of us mere fragments and preventing our mass destruction. Dominating legacies an absurdity, rather each culture a cherished prize marking the continuing journey of our collective discovery. In the struggle
for dominance, silliness often relegates humanity's simple justice, the plight of the poor mere pawns of the ideological struggle and Jerusalem the center of 3 religions this microcosm's pivotal example.
Justice arguably charities paramount concept yet Jerusalem fails to deliver a justice for its 38% that live in poverty. Potential to discover the unknown in this city greater than in any other including how to care for its poor. Somehow the unifying qualities of the unknown, a yet unrealized potential gnaws at its residents whilst the world's largest religious populous watch, with a keenly focused eye, the revelations that emerge from the complexities of Jerusalem's much prophesied, yet unknown future.
Jerusalem's Zion, described as the unknown point from where reality emerges, attracts man to explore and discover its mystique to reveal the distinguishing uniqueness each of us are capable of hauling from the unknown into the known. When we achieve this enormous feat, health, happiness, fame, fortune, anything your heart desires, this adventure offers much of
life's intrigue. Approach to this unknown point, like climbing a tall mountain, stacked with risk and reward and in the right conditions the successful ascent from which the journey's prize is carried.
Temple worship, academic research, science, business or simple issues of everyday life, each a journey of discovery to the mysterious unknown and unique Jerusalem a perfect place to approach, to come back prize in hand and with it build a better world. This is Jerusalem's inherent wisdom, its white mountain, the place at which more people can discover their source of the unknown's fertile flow to grow the earth on which we all live.
The unknown's nullifying virtues enable its discovery and Jerusalem with the capacity to expand its economy and its boundaries to benefit its poverty-stricken people who cry out daily for the simple dignity of work, lays dormant, a city of ancient ruins struggling to fulfill its principle
purpose. Atheist, Jew or other, a city with the capacity to benefit people is one worth saving if for no other reason to enable its purpose, to be a place in which so many begin their journey to haul back from the unknown that which is important for all to know.
Kevin Bermeister is the founder of Brilliant Digital, which owns many global high-tech brands, including the Kazaa music service. A recognized worldwide pioneer in high-tech, he was a founding investor in Skype and contributes to philanthropies world-wide.
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Q: Debian: Forward login console over bluetooth Some time ago, I've got a new single board computer running Debian which will eventually be the "heart" of a project at school.
Right now, I'm accessing the on-board distro using wired network and ssh. This is fine as long as the thing lies on my desktop, but not when it is built into the robot to where it is targeted. I managed to establish a bluetooth connection using a cheap USB-BT adapter, but now I'm stuck with an rfcomm device and no clue on how to proceed.
What I would like most would be to have the virtual serial port provided by the bluetooth connection to behave just like the real serial port. So that I can log in using minicom (or something similar) and get full access to everything on the board.
When searching the web, all I could find were guides about how to set up dial-up networking with mobiles and similar topics, but nothing about a bluetooth console. Maybe I've just tried the wrong keywords.
I'd really much appreciate any hint on how to do this.
Thanks,
Philipp

A: I suppose I've found a feasible solution. The missing keyword was "getty" and some glue logic in a shell script:
#!/bin/sh

# Make sure to have rfcomm loaded
modprobe rfcomm

# Turn on and reset bluetooth dongle
hciconfig hci0 up
hciconfig hci0 reset

# Accept incoming connections (in background)
rfcomm watch 0 1 &

# Loop forever
while true
do
  # Wait for our socket to pop in
  while [ ! -c /dev/rfcomm0 ]
  do
    sleep 5
  done

  # Present a login shell
  getty -n -l /bin/bash 115200 /dev/rfcomm0 vt102
done

I'm not very confident about it, since it does not seem to be very stable (Sometimes it is not possible to connect after boot...), but it works fast and is relatively easy. So I'm happy with it :)
Regards,
Philipp

A: I have a bluetooth serial link between my PC and my robot(beaglebone black).
I'm very happy because I don't need anything more than a cheap Bluetooth USB dongle on the robot side to get a remote terminal. My PC also has its bluetooth.
The steps bellow worked for me:
Firstly you have to pair the devices. Pairing is relatively easy.
I will call client(who starts talking - robot) and server(who reply)
You have to setup the server before:
Server side(as root):
sdptool add --channel=3 SP
mknod -m 666 /dev/rfcomm0 c 216 0
rfcomm watch /dev/rfcomm0 3 /sbin/agetty rfcomm0 115200 linux

Client side(as root):
sdptool add --channel=3 SP
rfcomm connect /dev/rfcomm0 [SERVER_ADDR] 3

Now to open a serial terminal on the client:
screen /dev/rfcomm0 115200

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When you call the last command rfcomm connect... in the client, a device /dev/rfcomm0 will be created and associated to the server /dev/recomm0. This represents the serial link between both
The last server command: rfcomm watch.... will 'listen' for incoming connections. In connection lost, the command will restart a new 'listen' state.

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Bill Nye compares climate change deniers to flat-earthers: 'Climate denialism is almost exclusively for old people'
Bill Nye lashed out at climate deniers in an NBC News video released Tuesday, pigeon-holing those who don't subscribe to the belief of climate change as "old people."
Nye, most famous for his long-running kids' show "Bill Nye the Science Guy," told NBC News' Mach — its hub for technology and innovation — that proponents of climate denialism will eventually die out.
He also expressed his anger at Americans who turn a blind eye to climate change.
"It is infuriating to have people in the United State denying science," he began. "The same country that sent people to the moon, for crying out loud. You look for reasonable explanations, cause and effect — I'm just not clear on what's going on with so aggressively denying science."
Nye went on to compare climate change deniers to flat-earthers — a fringe group of people who believe that the earth is, indeed, flat, and not actually spherical.
"It's almost like [climate change deniers are] in 'The world is flat' camp," he marveled. "The world's not flat. Humans are causing climate change. Pretending it's not happening is not in anyone's best interest."
Nye suggested the effect of economic reasons if people need a more valid reason than science to believe in climate change.
"Other countries are gonna develop technologies for producing electricity, especially, that are going to outcompete you if you pretend it's not happening," he explained. "But now, I don't think you're going to be able to run for office — this next year's 2020, and certainly not in 2024 without a clear position on climate change."
He added that he believes the concept of climate denialism is "almost exclusively" for the elderly.
"You know, I say all the time ... climate denialism is almost exclusively for old people. You very, very seldom meet a young person, a kid, a student, who is in denial about climate change," he reasoned. "They're gonna change things. They're not gonna put up with this denialism. ... They're gonna vote and change governments and denialism will be a thing of the past."
He concluded with a dire warning.
"You can draw all kinds of analogies from history, but this one's extraordinary because it's worldwide and it affects everybody. It's just us versus them, it's us versus ourselves," he promised. "We have 12 years. By 2031, you've gotta get something done or it's gonna be a catastrophe for most of humankind."
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Batman: Arkham Knight developer Guy Perkins has discussed the eagerly anticipated upcoming game, talking about the ever-expansive world and how the aim is to make this new game the "ultimate Batman simulator."
BEWARE: SPOILERS FOR ARKHAM CITY FOLLOW.
This was revealed by Rocksteady marketing manager Guy Perkins in a very interesting interview with IGN during last week's EGX convention. Perkins discussed the decision to evolve from the more confined and linear gameplay we saw in previous Arkham Asylum games, and why this expanded exponentially as the game series progressed.
Here's what Perkins told IGN:
"I think we've always taken pride in the stories we tell. We try to create that very cinematic story-telling experience through the game. Obviously Asylum was the starting point for that, but the intimate cat-and-mouse gameplay between the Joker and Batman really demanded it took place in the pressure cooker of the Asylum.
"So that had its place for that story, but then we took that into the open world to give players the next piece of the Batman armour as it were, which is the grappling gun and the ability to glide. The introduction of those pieces really required a bigger game world to support them, but then the big thing that was always missing for us was the Batmobile. It was always missing but wouldn't have worked in Asylum or City, so to build an open-world around that was crucial.
"The narrative is still very defined, though, there's definite acts that you clearly understand as you go through Arkham Knight. We've been conscious to create a rich story that's interesting for newcomers and for fans alike. You can go off and do your side quests when you like, but it's still a linear story in the sense that it has a beginning, middle and end."
Given the dramatic events that happened at the end of Arkham City and the Joker's death, it's safe to say that Batman's world has changed. The flip side, of course, is that now that the Clown Prince of Crime is gone, all his enemies are finding it easier to carry out their dastardly plans without having to worry about the wildly chaotic element the Joker was. Perkins also explained that, while the chance to create a brand-new, big bad villain was pretty exciting, it also meant that an old fan favorite could return.
Guy Perkins explained:
"The death of the Joker at the end of Arkham City has created a different world for the criminals of Arkham Knight. He's not there to disrupt the things they're doing, so you have to imagine a world where he's not there and not causing that chaos. They can get organised, work together and offer a more formidable challenge. He's at the peak of his powers, but without his nemesis there to cock things up for everyone else then they get the chance to be a bit stronger, a bit braver and do things differently.
"Joker going was a challenge, but we left Scarecrow out of Arkham City for a reason so he's back in as the big bad and it's great for us to bring him back. He has so many iconic moments in the first game, to have him back as the Big Bad is really cool. He's a great mirror for Batman, as they both use fear as a weapon of choice. There's a dichotomy there. Then working with DC to bring the Arkham Knight to life has been amazing. We were super excited and it's been a huge honour for us to do something this big."
Batman: Arkham Knight has been a long time coming for Rocksteady, with Perkins admitting that development on the conclusion to the epic game trilogy had begun even before Arkham City was finished. A fourth game, Batman: Arkham Origins, which was released in 2013, was never part of the original vision developed by director Sefton Hill and his team. With the end now fast approaching, there's a lot of mixed emotion since the Arkham games have been part of their lives for almost a decade.
Perkins said:
"If people walk away thinking this is the ultimate Batman simulator, then our job is complete. We gave them Gotham City, we gave them Batman at the height of his powers and we gave them the Batmobile. I think those three elements come together to make a great game. If people go away feeling like it was awesome, we've done a good job."
Batman: Arkham Knight is set to be released worldwide on June 2, 2015, on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.
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INDIANAPOLIS (January 2, 2004) - As sales of its Cinema 8 and Cinema 10 Reference Satellite systems continue at a brisk pace, Klipsch is introducing smaller, more affordable Reference Satellite products for distribution to its network of specialty retail and residential contracting partners. The new RSX-3 monitor and RCX-3 center channel will be merchandised with a Reference Series RW-8 subwoofer in a home theater package called the Cinema 6.
As with all Reference Satellite models, the new RSX-3 monitor and RCX-3 center channel are unobtrusive, stylish and versatile loudspeakers that fit almost anywhere, in any type of system, in any type of environment.
Both of these models have integrated pedestal stands with ball joints that allow them to be adjusted in almost any direction by simply using the provided allen wrench. Keyholes are provided on the underside of the stand base for no-hassle wall mounting. Grilles magnetically snap into place over the front baffles, while sturdy five-way binding posts ensure secure connection to any type of cable.
Available in a black or silver finish, the RSX-3 and RCX-3 are both two-way, magnetically shielded speakers that employ 3.5-inch aluminum woofers and 0.75-inch titanium-dome compression drivers coupled to Klipsch's new round MicroTractrix™ Horns for maximum clarity and efficiency. These loudspeakers also feature high-quality network components and top-of-the-line internal wiring.
The woofers are long-throw units driven by powerful ceramic magnetic motor structures. The Cerametallic™ cones are lightweight with excellent rigidity, which dramatically reduces any resonance. As a result, the RSX-3 and RCX-3 are capable of robust bass extending low enough for comfortable operation with today's built-in A/V preamp/processor and receiver crossovers.
Expected to ship in June 2004, the RSX-3 and RCX-3 will be sold together in a single box that includes four RSX-3s and one RCX-3 for a U.S. MSRP of $600. The Cinema 6 package, including the RW-8 subwoofer, will carry a U.S. MSRP of $950.


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  def create_initializer
    create_file "config/initializers/vidibus_secure_key.rb" do
      %(# This is a secret key for encrypting values of field defined by attr_encrypted.\n) +
      %(# Do not change this encryption key! Otherwise you will not be able to decrypt data already stored in your database.\n) +
      %(ENV["VIDIBUS_SECURE_KEY"] = "#{Vidibus::Secure.random(:encoding => :base64, :length => 100)}")
    end
  end
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Q: write system call C - HDD Sequential or Random Access ? I am looking for a solution to detect how's the write function access to the disk. I want to know if it is a sequential or random access. I thought about open the write system call on the libC and try to edit it and count if it is a random or seq access.. is it possible? how?
If there's another solution I would be thankful to know it!

A:
I am looking for a solution to detect how's the write function access to the disk.

Since your question mentions libc, we could assume that you are running under some operating system, and not on a "bare metal" system, in which case the answer is that write function doesn't access disk at all. It merely asks the OS to (eventually) write the data to disk.

A: Your question probably has no sense today, because on today's disk even the hardware is handling disk sectors logically: two "consecutive" disk sectors are not physically near, because the hard disk controller is remapping them. Read also about SATA. Some controllers are even able to re-order pending disk requests.
BTW, an SSD does not have any physical geometry (for sectors), but does give the appearance of sector numbering.
In addition, the operating system kernel (notably Linux) is managing the page cache so a write usually won't write directly the disk. See e.g. the sync(2) syscall.
At last, write(2) is (on Linux and most Unixes) a syscall, and happens inside the kernel. So you won't be able to change its behavior in your libc.
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Nordic Model
Welcome To The Official Site Of Sweden. Discover The Facts And Stories Of Our Country.
But with the constitutional provision that ⅔ of the members of parliament had been to be elected from rural districts, more farmers would finally be elected, thus portending a possible fracture within the alliance. Legislation that encouraged in style participation in local government culminated with the introduction of local self-government in 1837, creating the 373 rural Formannskapsdistrikt, corresponding to the parishes of the State Church of Norway. Popular participation in government gave more residents administrative and political expertise, and they might ultimately promote their very own causes, often in opposition to the class of civil servants. The chief goal of Bernadotte's foreign coverage as Crown Prince Charles John of Sweden was the acquisition of Norway, and he pursued that goal by definitively renouncing Sweden's claims in Finland and joining the enemies of Napoleon.
This interval of enlargement witnessed the wider dissemination of Norse tradition, whereas concurrently introducing robust international cultural influences into Scandinavia itself, with profound developmental implications in both instructions. During the Viking Age the Norse homelands have been gradually consolidated into three bigger kingdoms, Denmark, Norway and Sweden.
Swedish Myths Uncovered
The population in the Nordic international locations is getting older and according to the inhabitants projection for the Nordic international locations as a complete, the share of the inhabitants above the age of 80 will attain eight.four per cent in 2040, as in comparison with the 2013 level of 4.7 per cent. The increase within the share of people above the age of eighty over the last 10 years is partly due to the truth that the dying fee has fallen for almost all age teams and partly that the number of births has been low during the same period. In the next 25 years, the demographic dependency ratio is expected to have the strongest development in Finland and Åland.
Although these tales could not have been seen by their unique tellers as idealizing blond hair, when they're learn in cultures exterior of northern Europe where blond hair "has rarity worth", they may seem to connote that blond hair is a sign of special purity. Medieval Scandinavian art and literature often places emphasis on the length and shade of a girl's hair, contemplating lengthy, blond hair to be the ideal. In Norse mythology, the goddess Sif has famously blond hair, which some scholars have identified as representing golden wheat. In the Old Norse Gunnlaug Saga, Helga the Beautiful, described as "essentially the most lovely woman in the world", is alleged to have hair that is "as honest as beaten gold" and so long that it can "envelope her completely". In the Poetic Edda poem Rígsþula, the blond man Jarl is taken into account to be the ancestor of the dominant warrior class.
The Nordic model traces its basis to the "grand compromise" between employees and employers spearheaded by farmer and worker parties within the 1930s. Following a protracted period of economic crisis and class struggle, the "grand compromise" served as the muse for the post-World War II Nordic mannequin of welfare and labor market organization. The key traits of the Nordic mannequin have been the centralized coordination of wage negotiation between employers and labor organizations, termed a social partnership, in addition to providing a peaceable means to address class battle between capital and labor. For the socioeconomic fashions in continental Europe, see Dirigisme and Rhenish model.
They raided and pillaged, traded, acted as mercenaries and settled colonies over a wide space. Vikings underneath Leif Erikson, heir to Erik the Red, reached North America and arrange quick-lived settlements in current-day L'Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland, Canada. The Normans were descendants of these Vikings who had been given feudal overlordship of areas in northern France, namely the Duchy of Normandy, in the tenth century. In that respect, descendants of the Vikings continued to have an affect in northern Europe.
Despite the frequent values, the Nordic international locations take different approaches to the practical administration of the welfare state. Denmark features a excessive diploma of personal sector provision of public companies and welfare, alongside an assimilation immigration policy. Iceland's welfare model is based on a "welfare-to-work" (see workfare) model while a part of Finland's welfare state consists of the voluntary sector taking part in a big role in offering take care of the elderly.
Nevertheless, the descendants of the unique colonists maintained spoken Swedish until the late 18th century. Modern day reminders of the history of New Sweden are reflected in the presence of the American Swedish Historical Museum in Philadelphia, Fort Christina State Park in Wilmington, Delaware, and The Printzhof in Essington, Pennsylvania. Swedish migration to the United States peaked in the swedish girl decades after the American Civil War (1861–65).
It was once thought that their settlement had been established by Norse–Gaels who had been pressured out of Dublin by the English but that is now identified not to be the case. Many have been merchants or lived a partly rural life-style, pursuing fishing, craft-working and cattle elevating. Their roles in Ireland's economic system made them priceless topics and the English Crown granted them particular legal protections. These eventually fell out of use as the Ostmen assimilated into the English settler neighborhood throughout the 13th and 14th centuries.
Especially Iceland and Sweden, but also Finland and Norway, have a significant manufacturing of electricity primarily based on hydro energy. Geothermal vitality production is the most important source of power in Iceland, while nuclear power is produced in each Finland and in Sweden.
The enlargement of Icelandic corporations into overseas markets was a fast course of. Strong pension funds provided capital for investments, and the privatization of the banking system made new sources of financing out there for firms wishing to increase their operations. Also inward funding to Iceland elevated sharply from 2003, however at a more moderate degree compared with different Nordic countries. This sample changed in 2007 with dramatic decreases in both outward and inward international direct funding.
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namespace Poco {

class Notification;
class ThreadPool;
class Exception;

class Foundation_API TaskManager
	/// The TaskManager manages a collection of tasks
	/// and monitors their lifetime.
	///
	/// A TaskManager has a built-in NotificationCenter that
	/// is used to send out notifications on task progress
	/// and task states. See the TaskNotification class and its
	/// subclasses for the various events that result in a notification.
	/// To keep the number of notifications small, a TaskProgressNotification
	/// will only be sent out once in 100 milliseconds.
{
public:
	typedef AutoPtr<Task>      TaskPtr;
	typedef std::list<TaskPtr> TaskList;

	TaskManager();
		/// Creates the TaskManager, using the
		/// default ThreadPool.

	TaskManager(ThreadPool& pool);
		/// Creates the TaskManager, using the
		/// given ThreadPool.

	~TaskManager();
		/// Destroys the TaskManager.

	void start(Task* pTask);
		/// Starts the given task in a thread obtained
		/// from the thread pool.
		///
		/// The TaskManager takes ownership of the Task object
		/// and deletes it when it it finished.

	void cancelAll();
		/// Requests cancellation of all tasks.

	void joinAll();
		/// Waits for the completion of all the threads
		/// in the TaskManager's thread pool.
		///
		/// Note: joinAll() will wait for ALL tasks in the
		/// TaskManager's ThreadPool to complete. If the
		/// ThreadPool has threads created by other
		/// facilities, these threads must also complete
		/// before joinAll() can return.

	TaskList taskList() const;
		/// Returns a copy of the internal task list.

	int count() const;
		/// Returns the number of tasks in the internal task list.

	void addObserver(const AbstractObserver& observer);
		/// Registers an observer with the NotificationCenter.
		/// Usage:
		///     Observer<MyClass, MyNotification> obs(*this, &MyClass::handleNotification);
		///     notificationCenter.addObserver(obs);

	void removeObserver(const AbstractObserver& observer);
		/// Unregisters an observer with the NotificationCenter.

	static const int MIN_PROGRESS_NOTIFICATION_INTERVAL;

protected:
	void postNotification(const Notification::Ptr& pNf);
		/// Posts a notification to the task manager's
		/// notification center.

	void taskStarted(Task* pTask);
	void taskProgress(Task* pTask, float progress);
	void taskCancelled(Task* pTask);
	void taskFinished(Task* pTask);
	void taskFailed(Task* pTask, const Exception& exc);

private:
	ThreadPool&        _threadPool;
	TaskList           _taskList;
	Timestamp          _lastProgressNotification;
	NotificationCenter _nc;
	mutable FastMutex  _mutex;

	friend class Task;
};

//
// inlines
//
inline int TaskManager::count() const
{
	FastMutex::ScopedLock lock(_mutex);

	return (int) _taskList.size();
}

} // namespace Poco

#endif // Foundation_TaskManager_INCLUDED


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The updates into the Spectacles had been inspired by user requests, Based on a website article on Snap's Site. The brand new functions contain a lesser body for a much better in good shape and water resistance, coupled with increased high quality audio and visual seize capabilities.
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Children residing nowadays are one of the most surveilled technology in human background and it's not automatically the government or spooks that happen to be undertaking the snooping.
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The social media enterprise has rolled out the spectacles which might report ten seconds of movie and so are operated by tapping a button to the system.
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The Eyeglasses would be the fist hardware being launched because of the LA centered company that has rebranded alone Snap Inc in mild with the launch.
The look incorporates a digital camera and no Screen, indicating they do not need a complex technological approach to exhibiting you That which you've just filmed throughout the frames.
All you must do to get started on recording is pop them on and activate a switch on the frames – rather than using the app with your cellular phone.
Such as the mobile phone version of Snapchat, they are able to shoot video clip in up to 10 next bursts.
After they have been recently launched back again in 2017 they had been only remaining bought from the pop up vending device at spots throughout The us.
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The products have presently sparked surveillance and privateness fears among the social media marketing user.
Teenagers dwelling today are quite possibly the most surveilled technology in human background and it isn't always The federal government or spooks that are doing the snooping.
Snapchat and Instagram have previously aided to produce a society in which each instant is documented and shared on-line.
But the discharge of the new glasses might be a relating to escalation of your seemingly voluntary youth-led surveillance Modern society.
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The updates into the Spectacles ended up inspired by person requests, In line with a weblog write-up on Snap's Site. The new capabilities include things like a scaled-down frame for a greater in shape and drinking water resistance, together with better quality seem and Visible seize abilities.
The new version is usually available inside a broader selection of frame and lens shades. They allow consumers to have a 10 next video, a photograph or an extended 30 second video. The glasses then transfer the video clip for the consumer's mobile phone—the new edition transfers the video clip a few seconds quicker in comparison to the older Edition did, a Snap Inc. spokesperson informed Newsweek.
The Spectacles are available in America, Canada, the United Kingdom and France commencing Thursday. They are going to be readily available in other countries through Europe soon after May well 3.
The social networking organization has rolled out the spectacles which may report ten seconds of movie and they are operated by tapping a button around the product.
Online video is then quickly uploaded into the 'Memories' segment of the popular app by way of Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
The Eyeglasses tend to be the fist hardware to be released by the LA centered agency which has rebranded by itself Snap Inc in mild with the launch.
The design includes a camera and no Screen, meaning they don't want a complex technological method of showing you That which you've just filmed in the frames.
All you should do to begin recording is pop them on and activate a turn on the frames – rather than using the app on the mobile phone.
Such as the phone Edition of Snapchat, they could shoot video clip in around ten 2nd bursts.
When they have been newly introduced back in 2017 they ended up only currently being marketed from a pop up vending device at places across the United States.
Nevertheless, now the glasses have appropriately released right here in britain and can be obtained to acquire in a much more effortless way!
We can grab a pair of the funny searching Eyeglasses with absolutely free upcoming-day supply on Amazon, the place they're readily available in three diverse colours for £149.ninety nine.
They're also out there somewhat cheaper at John Lewis for £129.ninety nine, yet again available in black, coral and teal.
The devices have by now sparked surveillance and privateness fears among the social media marketing person.
"After we're less than 24/seven inescapable surveillance, we should have finished it to ourselves," wrote One more Twitter user.
Teens living today are by far the most surveilled technology in human history and it's actually not always The federal government or spooks that are undertaking the snooping.
Snapchat and Instagram have previously helped to create a Culture the place each minute is documented and shared online.
But the discharge of The brand new Eyeglasses might be a concerning escalation on the apparently voluntary youth-led surveillance Modern society.
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Spectacles usually are not out there on Amazon presently and It really is unclear whether they will be.
The updates to the Spectacles were encouraged by user requests, In accordance with a web site put up on Snap's Web-site. The new functions include a smaller sized body for an improved in shape and drinking water resistance, along with better high quality audio and Visible capture abilities.
The new edition is likewise readily available inside a wider number of body and lens colors. They permit buyers to have a ten 2nd video, a photograph or an extended 30 2nd video. The glasses then transfer the online video towards the user's cell phone—the new edition transfers the video clip a handful of seconds quicker in comparison to the more mature version did, a Snap Inc. spokesperson explained to Newsweek.
The Spectacles can be found in the United States, Canada, the uk and France starting up Thursday. They are going to be out there in other nations all through Europe soon after May well three.
The social websites business has rolled out the spectacles which can document ten seconds of video clip and are operated by tapping a button around the gadget.
Movie is then routinely uploaded for the 'Reminiscences' area of the favored app by using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
The glasses would be the fist components for being released by the LA dependent company which has rebranded by itself Snap Inc in mild with the launch.
The design has a digital camera and no display, that means they don't need to have a posh technological method of demonstrating you Whatever you've just filmed in the frames.
All you have to do to start out recording is pop them on and activate a activate the frames – as opposed to using the application on your own cellular phone.
Much like the mobile phone version of Snapchat, they could shoot online video in up to 10 second bursts.
When they have been newly released back again in 2017 they were only getting offered from the pop up vending equipment at spots throughout The usa.
However, now the Eyeglasses have thoroughly introduced right here in britain and are offered to purchase in a way more effortless way!
We can easily grab a set of the humorous searching glasses with cost-free following-day supply on Amazon, where They are obtainable in three distinct colours for £149.99.
They are also offered somewhat much less expensive at John Lewis for £129.ninety nine, once again obtainable in black, coral and teal.
The equipment have by now sparked surveillance and privateness fears amongst social websites user.
"Once we're beneath 24/seven inescapable surveillance, we should have done it to ourselves," wrote Yet another Twitter consumer.
Young people residing currently are essentially the most surveilled technology in human history and it isn't really always The federal government or spooks which have been accomplishing the snooping.
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Learn chess strategies, chess openings and chess tactics on this site to be able to make strong chess moves.
Chess is a great and fascinating game, an absorbing mental adventure.
How do I get a chess rating?
1. Develop your pieces (pieces are: Knights, Bishops, Rocks and the Queen, not pawns) as fast as possible. "Time is important"
2. Castle as soon as possible! Develop your kingside knight and bishop quickly, then castle!
3. Don't push too many edge pawns as this cost development time and slows down your piece development. Just push the center pawn and get your pieces out to control the center squares.
4. Don't attack with your queen right away. This is dumb. The queen just gets chased around by your opponents pieces and he develops his pieces at the same time at your cost. You soon will be in a lost position as he will have all his pieces out and you got only your queen out. Ridiculous! Do you want to win with your queen against the whole army of your opponent's pieces. Think again! Only beginners do this.
5. Don't trade pieces when this action develops your opponents piece. Don't improve the position of your opponent. Simple logic!
6. Keep the two bishops if you can. Don't trade bishop for knight for no reason. The bishops are more flexible in open and semi-open positions, and this is mostly the case. When the position gets closed then get rid of the bishops and trade your bishop for a knight.
7. Never take a move back and never allow that your opponent takes a move back or this behaviour will end in endless discussions. "You have taken a move back before when you blundered your rook, now I want to take this move back!" It is against the rules to take moves back. When you touch a piece you have to move it.
When you have blundered your queen then resign and start a new game but don't take the move back. Chess requires mental discipline, if you have no discipline and not the right attitude then play some other game but not chess.
8. Always check your opponents last move!! If you think only about yourself then you will run into all sorts of traps. Forks, checks and hidden threats of all kinds. Chess is not only about you. It is a form of communication between two players. Rise your level of awareness and study the potential of your opponents last move carefully.
9. Specialize in some opening systems as you can't know them all. Become an expert in some good and solid openings. Don't learn dubious opening systems. What a waste of time! It takes years to master some openings. Just look what grandmasters play and do likewise! Top Grandmasters don't play dubious chess openings.
10. Watch out for pawn moves of your opponent! Every pawn move of your opponent creates a weak square in which you might be able to place your knight or other pieces! This creates outposts for you. Senseless pawn moves have ruined many games! The pawns can become weak and attackable too if you push them forwad prematurely!
11. Double pawns are not always bad! If they control vital squares in the center then they are good. Everything is relative in chess. It takes a master to judge the position correctly!
12. EVERYTHING IN CHESS IS ONLY ABOUT SQUARES! Watch every square and don't look at the pieces only. What squares do these pieces control? Only that matters! If you want to control the best squares then obviously don't place your pieces badly at the edge of the board but in the middle of the board. Don't place your bishops and rooks behind pawns forever (just temporarily if necessary), they need open lines and diagonals to point into the opponents camp!!
If you are a beginner at chess please read the chess rules and learn how to move the chess pieces correctly.
Study commented chess games to understand how a game of chess should be played.
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You might become a master, if you have natural talents. Study here to find out.
Always analyze your positions to find out where you went wrong. Play a lot of games. Read chess books. That's the way to learn. It is important to be able to find good ordinary positional routine moves and to apply chess strategies in real games.
Learn proper chess opening moves by replaying hundreds of games in which a particular opening is used. Specialize in some opening systems as you can't possibly learn them all.
To become really good, you should become an expert in a few opening systems.
Your superior knowledge will give you a slight advantage in a game of chess when you know the opening system better than your opponent.
If you are too busy to spend time on learning opening moves then read this.
When you play a game of chess you should understand the plan and the ideas that are hidden in the position. There are many general concepts and plans to be learned which can be applied in your games later on. Study standard plans and positional chess ideas to be able to use them.
In chess when you play without a plan you are going to lose. Your pieces are going aimlessly here and there and are not working together harmoniously like a family to achieve a common goal. Often the pawn structure can show you where you should play, at the kingside or at the queenside.
Tactics is most vital. If you can't see a combination how are you going to win? You are just like a blind duck running around in circles.
To win material helps to win a game as having more material than your opponent is often decisive. Learn to spot surprising tactical moves that win a pawn or a piece.
After you won material trade off as many pieces as possible to simplify the position and go into the endgame. It is much easier to win the endgame when you are up in material.
Before you learn to play the game in a more positional way, you should try to develop your tactical abilities.
You will find various online chess programs on my site. They don't have grandmaster strength but can be beaten by you if you are a good player.
They play much weaker than the Top PC Chess Programs you can buy, for example Fritz, Shredder or Rybka. They are the best chess software worldwide and can beat super chess grandmasters. Almost every chess player worldwide uses these chess programs to prepare for chess tournaments. These strong PC chess programs all have similar strength.
However, go to the various chess lessons that are offered on my site and you will improve from day to day.
Chess is the best sport to exercise the most important organ in your body: the brain. It is played among participants of all ages, from the young to the elderly.
The game of chess builds your lifelong mental health which is one of the best assets you have!
Neural communication within the brain improves and becomes faster.
Both, the left and right hemispheres of the brain become highly active.
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Art Market Accepts Street Art. So There.
Banksy is the top living artist in Artprice's turnover ranking for H1 2021.
Will future generations consider Banksy the most important artist of the early 21st century?
In any case, that's what the $123 million hammered in the first half of 2021 suggests, giving Banksy 5th position in Artprice's general ranking (all periods combined) just behind the giants Picasso, Basquiat, Warhol and Monet.
Artmarket Artprice: Banksy turnover by year of reation.
Whether we like it or not, a page in Art History is being written and it can no longer be seen as 'just a fad'. After 25 years tackling universal issues (that are far from being resolved) by taking them into the streets and inviting them into our daily lives, Banksy's highly topical works are today driving the growth of his market more than ever before.
Demand for Banksy's works has been growing exponentially for five years. It is already too late for museums to hope to acquire original works at reasonable prices," said Thierry Ehrmann, CEO and Founder of Artmarket.com.
But who could predict that this anonymous street artist, turning his back on the system, would become the most successful living artist on the Art Market?
A few years ago, the Tate Modern apparently refused a donation from the artist … Since then, Banksy has become a genuine symbol, made stronger by each crisis (financial, health, etc.) that our world encounters."
A Banksy work in London snapped this year NoH's London correspondent.
Banksy's work has pursued a tradition that began with Ernest Pignon-Ernest and Blek le Rat, but he brought the art of stenciling into the 21st century. Each new work discovered in the streets of Bristol or the ruins of Gaza or on the back door of the Bataclan in Paris or in the New York subway has been photographed, publicized, liked, shared, even appropriated … before being removed, as is still too often the case, by the city's cleaning service, or, in some cases stolen.
A brilliant drawer and very clever with his location choices and the diffusion of his works, Banksy has brought to life an oeuvre that is spectacular and rhizomatous in nature. Each new piece carries a message for everyone, regardless of our age, language or knowledge of art history.
Taken together, Banksy's works have, for a quarter of a century, formed a gigantic fresco that depicts the sorrows and challenges of our society, both present and future: climate change, war, inequality, terrorism, etc. His work increasingly stands out as a political weapon via projects with an audacity unprecedented in art history: his 'bemusement' park Dismaland (2015), the Walled Off Hotel in Bethlehem (2017) and his migrant boat Rescue (2020), to name but a few.
While Banksy remains first and foremost a committed street artist who seeks a sort of perfect equilibrium in both space and time, his work has subsequently been made available practically ad infinitum. By reusing his stencils for several years on canvas or cardboard, by printing limited editions, by uploading photos to his Instagram account and by having his works reproduced on cups, magnets and key rings, Banksy has made his work omnipresent in our daily lives.
When you consider the widespread and global acclaim that Banksy has achieved as an anonymous living artist, whose practice is an art form that for centuries has been considered vandalism, he's single-handedly changed the face of contemporary art as we know it," said John Russo, Group CEO of Maddox Gallery.
This, combined with his engagement with current affairs and witty immortalization of public opinion has not only allowed him to capture the zeitgeist of our time, but also to open the gates of the contemporary art world to a new era of creatives."
Compared with Beeple, whose digital works are followed daily by 2.2 million followers on Instagram and whose NFT Everdays fetched $69.3 million in March 2021, Banksy's work actually responds to an extremely pressing demand for art that looks straight into the eyes of our present and sounds alarm bells for the future. Paradoxically, his work criticizes the very society that acclaims him. Highly cynical (Laugh now), his work nevertheless gives a preponderant place to tenderness (Flower thrower), humour (Che Guevara on Skates), hope (Girl with balloon) and it always seeks to surprise.
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Banksy's pieces are rarely sold on the primary market, except as a happening (in New York, Venice or on shop.grossdomesticproduct.com), but they circulate abundantly on the secondary market, whether in galleries, on the internet or in public auctions. More than 1,200 of his works were offered in auctions during the first semester of 2021, three-quarters of which found buyers (only 23% unsold).
Entire sessions are devoted to him at Sotheby's, Christie's, or Forum Auctions, covering all price ranges from original works at several million dollars and highly sought-after artist's proofs to prints and sculptures in more or less limited editions, signed or unsigned. This intense transaction level is overseen by an authentication system set up by the artist himself, the 'Pest Control Office'.
The magic behind the story of Banksy is that he has achieved what every artist wants to achieve: success on the secondary market," said John Russo, Group CEO of Maddox Gallery.
With Banksy last releasing an edition in 2010, purchasing a Banksy on the primary market has been impossible for most collectors.
With Pest Control at hand, however, to authenticate works in circulation on the secondary marketplace, Banksy has engaged his followers in a simple game of economics. By drastically limiting the supply of his work, he's driven up the value of the pieces in circulation, allowing his early followers the opportunity to realize an incredible return on their purchase.
For those that have purchased from a reputable gallery with a close working relationship with Pest Control, as we are proud to say that we have at Maddox, Banksy investors will have achieved a considerable profit in the past decade, with our own clients realizing an average profit of 42.6% in 2020 alone."
I Can't Believe You Morons Actually Buy This Shit
When Banksy has tried to undermine the very market that has elevated him to stardom (albeit anonymous), it has had the opposite effect: when his Girl with balloon (2006) partially self-destructed just after being hammered down for $1.4 million in 2018, its value is said to have risen substantially. This spectacular turn of events was so well orchestrated that some suspected collaboration between the artist and Sotheby's: how could the shredder have escaped the prestigious auction house's attention? Clearly Banksy doesn't suffer too much from bad luck.
And yet… he is also capable of playing the market's game when it is for 'a good cause'. Earlier this year, he sold his canvas Game Changer (2020) in order to refinance Southampton hospital in the midst of the health crisis. The work fetched a record $21.9 million, i.e. 17% of his total auction turnover in the first semester of 2021.
In H1 2021, Banksy's market was mainly split between the United Kingdom (64% of his auction turnover), the United States (15%) and Hong Kong (13%). This triangular market, more and more evenly distributed between the three major capitals of the global art market, fully contributes to the rise in the value of his works. This is perfectly illustrated by the three auctions of his small canvas Laugh Now But One Day We'll Be in Charge (2000):
15 October 2007 at Sotheby's London for $342,000
29 June 2017 at Bonhams London for $380,000
18 June 2021 at Sotheby's Hong Kong for $2,283,000
At 47 (his assumed age) Banksy is an international superstar, adored by the street art community and art market professionals alike, with 11 million followers on Instagram. But unlike many influencers, Banksy cares less about his personal image than about his art, which questions the future of our planet and Humanity as we know it.


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Masseria La Grappola
Puglia, Polignano a Mare
Masseria La Grappola offers an abundance of space, light, elegance and comfort, close to the picture-perfect beaches of the Adriatic coast and the charming towns that decorate this southern Italian landscape
Special rate between June 22 July 2!
Price From € 6500 per week (more information) Price on request.
The sensitive renovation of this ancient farmhouse blends original stone walls with clean, modern lines, creating a sophisticated and welcoming ambience, both inside and out.
Masseria La Grappola is a large property with an even bigger garden set amongst the rolling olive groves of northern Puglia, at the start of Italy's heel. Close to the breathtaking beaches of the Adriatic coast and the trulli villages and charming towns of the Itria Valley, it's a perfect holiday location.
A sympathetic recently completed renovation of an ancient farmhouse, the original stones sit beside modern, minimalist design to create a light, spacious and comfortable aesthetic. Exquisitely finished and furnished, the property has six en-suite bedrooms, arranged over two floors. The living space occupies the lower-ground floor and includes a large sitting area with a smart TV and an indoor dining table for 12 with double doors out to the garden. The open kitchen has a large island and is expertly equipped.
The vast garden has ancient olive trees dotting its lawn, a large pool surrounded by loungers, a poolside pergola with a dining table and a second covered dining table on a large terrace next to the house.
The spacious, harmonious design of this property and its proximity to the Adriatic coast make it a perfect base for exploring this unspoilt area of Italy with friends and family.
The six bedrooms are spread over two floors. On the ground floor, where the main entrance is located, are four large doubles with en-suite bathrooms. One of these is a principal suite with a private sitting area, a kitchenette and an additional double sofa bed. All the ground-floor rooms have private access out to the garden and pool. There are 2 double sofa beds available which can be added to the 12 normal beds. An internal stone staircase leads to the first floor where there is another impressive bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and a large bath. The room has access to a private terrace that overlooks the entire property and offers incredible panoramic views. The sixth en-suite bedroom is small in size but full of character with a beautiful stone arch. It is accessed via a second terrace.
All the bedrooms have beautiful, modern en-suite bathrooms with a shower, toilet, bidet and basin. Some are larger than others but all have high-spec fixtures and fittings. The first-floor suite has a bath.
There is a guest bathroom on the ground floor with a shower, a washing machine and ironing facilities.
The open-plan living space is on the lower-ground floor and includes an expertly equipped kitchen with a central island and all the facilities and gadgets that guests might need. There are doors to the garden where there is a BBQ.
The living space occupying the lower-ground floor of the house is open-plan and includes a large sitting area with a smart TV, a dining area that seats 12 and the kitchen. There is a guest toilet on this floor, too. The two principal suites have private sitting areas and the huge garden offers lots of places to sit or lounge, on your own or together.
Cleaning is included in the rental price. An additional mid-week service, to include a change of bed linen and towels, including ones for pool use, is available on request.
private pool, air conditioning, espresso machine, nespresso machine, hob/stove, oven, fridge, fridge with freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, iron+board, television, wifi, central heating, cot, high chair, barbeque
Space is in abundance here with an impressive garden that stretches to 6,000sqm. Contained by a traditional stone wall, there are lawns, ancient olive trees, flower beds and a recently planted vineyard. The infinity pool (12m x 5m) is surrounded by sunbeds and three Balinese double lounge-beds, while a pergola offers a shaded dining space at the far end of the pool looking back towards the house. There is another covered dining table on a terrace next to the house and an enormous roof terrace offers vast views and an ideal spot to watch the sun rise or set. There is ample parking space.
There are 2 double sofa beds available on request. Dogs access will be allowed upon confirmation at each booking time.
from 4 March 2023 to 1 April 2023 € 6500
from 1 April 2023 to 29 April 2023 € 7500
from 29 April 2023 to 27 May 2023 € 8300
from 27 May 2023 to 24 June 2023 € 9000
from 24 June 2023 to 15 July 2023 € 11500
from 15 July 2023 to 29 July 2023 € 12400
from 29 July 2023 to 26 August 2023 € 13500
from 26 August 2023 to 23 September 2023 € 10000
from 23 September 2023 to 21 October 2023 € 9000
from 21 October 2023 to 7 January 2024 € 7500
2 extra high quality sofa bed: EUR 500 each per week
Weekly cleaning: EUR 350,00
Arrival & Departure Saturdays (depending on other bookings) arrival from 4 PM and departure latest 10 AM. Other arrival and departures days upon request.
There is a lot to see and do beyond the space and comfort of the property: the breathtaking beaches of the Adriatic are close by, while the pretty Itria Valley villages of Alberobello, Maria Franca, Cisternino and Locorotondo are half an hour away.
We would be delighted to help you plan the details of your stay at Masseria La Grappola in advance. The following are available on request: private chef, regional cooking classes, nanny, driver, boat rental, massage therapist, yoga instructor and tourist guide.
Masseria La Grappola is 7km from the Adriatic coast and its beautiful beaches. The town of Polignano a Mare is built on limestone cliffs and its famous viewpoint, the Balconata sul Mare, offers stunning sea views. Stroll through the cobbled streets and across the central piazza of the old town or head to coastal Monopoli (13km) with its Baroque castle and cathedral. Its old port is perfect for an evening stroll followed by a delicious dinner in one of the many restaurants. For a day trip, head to the Itria Valley and the famous trulli villages of Alberobello and Locorotondo. Martina Franca, Cisternino, Ostuni and Ceglie Messapica are all worth a visit for their restaurants, maze of small streets, and market stalls. Lecce, otherwise known as Florence of the South, is an hour and 15 minutes away by car. Cited as one of the most beautiful cities in southern Italy, its Baroque splendour more than compensates for the journey.
Air The nearest airports are: Bari [BRI] (55km) and Brindisi [BDS] (82km) Train The nearest train station to the property is at Monopoli. There is car rental available at the station. Road The motorway exit closest to the property is at Monopoli.
Polignano a Mare (7km); Monopoli (13km); Alberobello (24km); Locorotondo (32km); Cisternino (39km); Martina Franca (44km); Ostuni (53km); Ceglie Messapica (60km); and Lecce (116km).
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Vertex Fitness was honored to be featured on the Fitness Candor podcast with Eric Feigl. Fitness Candor is a monthly podcast highlighting fitness, health, and nutrition industry professionals who make an impact in their field.The Fitness Candor podcast has been going strong since 2014, and we are featured on the 149th episode–"How Not to be a Weight Caddy". I sat down to talk with Eric about what "professionalism" really means in the personal training and fitness industry.
Eric and I talked about how, as trainers, we're not just weight caddies and rep counters–we actually teach our clients on every rep, every set, and during every session they're with us. Our clients should never be doing exactly the same thing week to week. This isn't necessarily just more weight, but better form, and a better understanding. My job is to make sure they don't get stagnant in their progress and gains, or their understanding. We are teachers of exercise and experts–if you're getting your knowledge off of YouTube, you're probably not the type of professional that your clients need to keep growing. The field of exercise science is advancing every day, so the trainer should also be looking to constantly improve and educate themselves.
As Eric puts it, "If you consider yourself a professional, don't simply go online, find somebody else's work out, and test it out on your own clients. That's not all you need to do to educate themselves." Your clients shouldn't be your guinea pigs, and it shouldn't be about the latest and greatest fads–there should be a very solid basis to what you're doing with your clients.
I feel that people forget what we're doing. We're simply providing a stimulus for the body to change. Our industry has gone all in on marketing, which comes before the science. Most of the fitness industry is simply selling entertainment. If you entertain them while they're in the gym, they'll come back, at least until they notice they're not getting any benefit. What we really have to do is look at the simplest form of what we're doing–we're providing an artificial stimulus to cause our bodies to adapt, because we don't get that stimulus in our everyday lives. Do we need to dance around for an hour? No. That's not really creating much stimulus at all, it's just getting you moving. That's not a bad thing in and of itself, it just doesn't fit the definition of exercise.
Eric asked me "what defines the term professional?" The industry is easy to get into–there are so many franchises that will give you turn key way to run your business. Are they professionals? I would suggest that most of them are marketing professionals that use exercise to make them money. They perform marketing to get people to pay them money to come to a place, and they are simply paying money to be there. I don't consider most of them to be professionals in the fitness industry. Most places, they aren't seeing many results. They're owned by people who have no idea what exercise is, and it's just another revenue stream for them.
I would liken our industry to the medical industry. We should not be able to take a weekend course and then be put in front of the general population to give them exercise information. We have the ability to change people's lives for the rest of their lives, positively or negatively. Some of the things I see people do are potentially dangerous, and they're allowed to do that because of a weekend course. They should study this and know what they're doing, and be credentialed, not just do what other people are doing. This is very easy money for a lot of people because the general public has very little education and knowledge on this topic.
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Researchers lay out literary relationships through intertextuality
Hyeyun Jeong
Freya Preimesberger
Computers can read between the lines of classical literature in a way humans cannot.
Humanities researchers, computer scientists and biologists from UT Austin and collaborating institutions have developed a new method, named quantitative criticism, for studying the relationships between classic Latin and Greek texts and the cultural evolution of literature. The researchers published their findings in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on April 3.
Works of literature often contain references to or imitations of previous works. Researchers call these relationships between texts "intertextuality." This study used computers, literary criticism and big data to study subtle differences in rhythm, sound and sentence structure in a variety of literary works.
"Quantitative criticism will look to most people, rightly, as a development of the digital humanities, which is the application of computation to enable humanities scholars to pose new questions using the power of computation," said Pramit Chaudhuri, associate professor of classics and co-corresponding author of the study. "People have been using computation to identify meaningful relationships between texts in ways that are more sophisticated than just hitting 'CTRL-F.'"
When trying to figure out who wrote a piece of text, classicists often use stylometry, which is the study of variations in writing style. Researchers in the study wanted to repurpose this same technique to answer literary questions, such as what makes one work distinct from others.
Researchers focused on two separate case studies: the works of Roman playwright Seneca and of the Roman historian Livy. They looked at how eight works that appeared to be written by Seneca were related to each other and how three works not written by him were different from the others. The study found that Seneca's plays had subtle stylistic differences from those not written by him.
For the second case study, researchers used machine learning, a form of artificial intelligence, to study how Livy incorporates the works of previous Latin authors, most of which have not survived, into his works. The lack of reference texts makes it difficult to determine whether Livy was quoting, paraphrasing, imitating or referring to a previous writer, but researchers found that certain passages stood out, warranting further study. Using the same technique, the researchers also found that Latin prose shifted stylistically around the time of Caesar's writings.
"There's a growing appreciation that cultural artifacts and institutions can evolve much the same way that biological organisms can, and many of the techniques developed for studying biological evolution can be profitably deployed to studying cultural evolution," said Joseph Dexter, PhD candidate in systems biology at Harvard University and first author of the study. "There's been some really nice progress in extending this work to linguistic evolution, but there's been less work on moving beyond the dynamics of how individual words or phrases of syntactic construction change over time to more integrated consideration of the evolution of literature."
Chaudhuri said the study was unique in that people from an exceptional variety of backgrounds and fields worked on it, including a high school student, undergraduates and professors as well as people with expertise in topics from theoretical physics to classics. The study also focuses on different literary features than other studies.
"Most studies of literary evolution focus on features like words or subject matter, but we show how subverbal or nonverbal features, as well as sentence structure, play a role in the development of literature," Chaudhuri said.
The project comes out of the Quantitative Criticism Lab co-founded by Dexter and Chaudhuri and received funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities, a Digital Innovation Fellowship from the American Council of Learned Societies and the New Directions Fellowship from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.