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Q: How to render a 2D UI on top of a 3D scene before rendering the 3D scene? I have a 2D texture that contains 2D overlay. The texture itself is mostly blank (transparent) with a few parts containing some data.
What I currently do is render the whole 3D scene, disable the depth buffer and render the 2D quad on top of it:
 // render 3D scene
 context->OMSetDepthStencilState(_noDepthTestState.Get(), 1); // disable depth test
 // render 2D quad on top of the whole viewport
 context->OMSetDepthStencilState(nullptr, 1); // restore default

The _noDepthTestState variable is a ID3D11DepthStencilState created with the following descriptor:
   D3D11_DEPTH_STENCIL_DESC desc{};
   desc.DepthEnable = false;
   desc.DepthWriteMask = D3D11_DEPTH_WRITE_MASK_ALL;
   desc.DepthFunc = D3D11_COMPARISON_LESS;
   desc.StencilEnable = true;
   desc.StencilReadMask = 0xFF;
   desc.StencilWriteMask = 0xFF;
   desc.FrontFace.StencilFailOp = D3D11_STENCIL_OP_KEEP;
   desc.FrontFace.StencilDepthFailOp = D3D11_STENCIL_OP_INCR;
   desc.FrontFace.StencilPassOp = D3D11_STENCIL_OP_KEEP;
   desc.FrontFace.StencilFunc = D3D11_COMPARISON_ALWAYS;
   desc.BackFace.StencilFailOp = D3D11_STENCIL_OP_KEEP;
   desc.BackFace.StencilDepthFailOp = D3D11_STENCIL_OP_DECR;
   desc.BackFace.StencilPassOp = D3D11_STENCIL_OP_KEEP;
   desc.BackFace.StencilFunc = D3D11_COMPARISON_ALWAYS;

I would like to render the 2D overlay quad before rendering the 3D scene, and that 3D objects will be drawn only in places where the 2D overlay is blank.
Is there an efficient way to achieve this behavior? what is the correct configuration of depth / stencil states?

A: It depends on the way your main 3D scene is rendered.
Assuming you don't use stencil buffer, and you using D3D11_COMPARISON_LESS depth comparison, draw the quad in the following way.
Your vertex shader should output quad vertices [ ±1, ±1, 0, 1 ]. This makes GUI to be the closest to the camera, early Z rejection should clip occluded pixels in the 3D scene before PS stage, saving some GPU resources (I'm assuming that's why you want to render the 2D first).
Your pixel shader should read from your GUI texture, compare alpha to some threshold, and if it's small enough, call discard. Discarded pixels don't change any buffers, neither color nor depth/stencil.
This will work OK if your GUI is made of axis-aligned rectangles, or if you don't use MSAA. However, if you do have curved/diagonal edges of the GUI, and using MSAA, you won't be happy with the result. Fixing that is possible but way more complicated. You gonna need to somehow produce per-pixel SV_Coverage values when rendering your GUI texture.


Bloom's Taxonomy forms the base of any learning outcome statement. The action verbs used in the taxonomy are measurable and discrete. Aim for learning outcomes that include skills that span across the pyramid. Although it is easy to focus on the foundations of "remember" and "understand," try to include at least one outcome that strives for "evaluation" or "creation."
Vanderbilt University Center for Teaching (2015). Bloom's Taxonomy.
Overview of the original (1956) taxonomy and revised (2001) version.
One page handout including list of verbs for each level of the taxonomy.


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Important Judgment on the application of rule 353 of the Immigration Rules to Human Rights and Protection Claims
The Court of Appeal has, today, dismissed an appeal which sought to challenge the continued application of rule 353 of the Immigration Rules to further human rights submissions. In R (Robinson) v SSHD [2017] EWCA Civ 316, the Appellant argued that amendments made in the Immigration Act 2014 to the appeal rights contained in section 82 of the Nationality Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 ('NIAA 2002') made rule 353 redundant in assessing whether a right of appeal arose from a decision to reject further submissions on a human rights or protection claim. The Appellant argued that a decision by the Secretary of State to refuse to treat further submissions as a fresh claim was a refusal of "a human rights claim" and, therefore, an appealable decision under section 82 of the NIAA 2002.
The Court of Appeal (Jackson LJ, Flaux LJ, and Hamblen LJ) rejected that argument and found that the 2014 Act amendments made no difference to the application of rule 353 of the Immigration Rules. It held that the Court's previous judgment in ZA (Nigeria) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2010] EWCA Civ 926 was applicable to the post-2014 Act appeal scheme and binding on the Court.
The judgment settles an issue that has troubled the Upper Tribunal on a number of occasions, including in R (on the application of Waqar) v Secretary of State for the Home Department (statutory appeals/paragraph 353) IJR [2015] UKUT 00169 (IAC) and in R (on the application of Sharif Hussein) v First-Tier Tribunal (para 353: present scope and effect) IJR [2016] UKUT 409 (IAC). Although the UT had consistently reached the same answer as the Court of Appeal, the Vice-President of the Tribunal expressed doubts about the correct approach in Sheidu (Further submissions; appealable decision) [2016] UKUT 412 (IAC) and sought an authoritative statement from the Court of Appeal. It is hoped that Robinsonsettles the matter.
David Blundell and Toby Fisher appeared for the Secretary of State.

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Hemalurgy is one of the three prime manifestations of Investiture on Scadrial. The natives of that world consider it one of the three Metallic Arts. People who use Hemalurgic abilities are called Hemalurgists.
Hemalurgy is the transfer of attributes, such as Allomancy, Feruchemy, or innate human strength via Spiritweb theft and splicing. Hemalurgy can transfer almost any type of Investiture. In the Physical Realm, a metallic spike is inserted into a bind point, such as the heart, in order to Hemalurgically charge it. The spike, now containing a fragment of stolen Spiritweb, is then ripped out and embedded in the recipient, stapling the ability directly into their spiritual DNA (sDNA). This causes wear and tear on the Spiritweb, creating "holes" through which Shards or a sufficiently powerful Rioter or Soother can whisper to or even control a Hemalurgical subject. Hemalurgy is named for a quirk in bind point placement: due to the interaction between the Spiritual and Physical Realms, the spike must come in contact with moving blood in order to remove or add an attribute. Intent is important, but the way Hemalurgy interacts with the Cognitive Realm, if it does so at all, is unknown.
Since Hemalurgy involves the transfer of Investiture from one person to another, if the donor is killed, they will enter the Cognitive Realm in a damaged state and leave faster. Likewise, if a recipient dies, they will take longer to leave, since they are more invested.
After the spike pierces through the initial person and is Hemalurgically charged, the Law of Hemalurgic Decay states that the spike loses some of its potency. The longer a spike is outside a body, the weaker it becomes. Thus, when the Steel Ministry created an Inquisitor, the spikes were outside of a person for as little time as possible. Additionally, spikes which are physically broken into several pieces will split the charge into the broken pieces, and more Hemalurgic power will be lost when spikes are split.
Coating a spike with blood can reduce the Hemalurgic decay significantly similar to having it placed inside a body. It is unknown how much blood is necessary to make that effect happen or, for how long blood will maintain this effect before needing to be renewed with a fresh batch. It is possible that encasing spikes in aluminum may prevent decay. Even outside of blood, a spike will never completely lose its charge.
It is currently thought not possible in-world for multiple attributes to be stolen from the same person. There is a maximum number of spikes a person can have before causing issues of mental or physical limitations.
Hemalurgy can be used anywhere in the Cosmere, as long there is an Intent to create a Hemalurgic spike, and it has indeed shown up at least once on a different Shardworld, though in a subtle way. Hemalurgy can also steal attributes from other forms of Investiture. Hemalurgy can be used on animals, however it can't be used on plants.
For some reason, Hemalurgic spikes don't cause infections.
Steel Inquisitors are former humans with nine to eleven spikes, each charged with an Allomantic or Feruchemical power. Their characteristic eye-spikes grant them Allomantic iron and steel to "see" in lieu of eyes. A linchpin spike, placed in the lower back, holds their fraying spiritwebs together; removal results in death. Seekers are preferred candidates to become Inquisitors, due to their ability stacking with spikes granting Allomantic bronze, allowing Inquisitors to pierce Copperclouds.
Koloss are brutish monstrous beings, are created with four iron spikes, each charged with human strength. They lose their intelligence, but gain immense strength. They continue to grow until they die. After the Final Ascension Harmony changed them into a breeding race.
Kandra are former Mistwraith given sapience by two spikes, both charged with the same human attribute. To the Kandra this is known as a Blessing. It is possible for a Kandra to have sapience with only one spike.
Chimeras are former humans, and are created with a single spike of an unknown metal, charged with an unknown attribute. Their single spike makes them invulnerable to Harmony's control, which requires two. They are quadrupedal, and their features have been twisted in such a way that they now more closely resemble canines, in addition to having thicker skulls to resist modern firearms.
The more spikes an entity has, the more their form and body can be changed. However, this isn't always the case, such as chimeras are created with a single spike.
For a table of all magical properties of the metals, see Metallic Arts.
" For all that it disgusts me, I cannot help but be impressed by Hemalurgy as an art. In Allomancy and Feruchemy, skill and subtlety come through the application of one's powers. The best Allomancer might not be the most powerful, but instead the one who can best manipulate the Pushes and Pulls of metals. The best Feruchemist is the one who is most capable of sorting the information in his copperminds, or best able to manipulate his weight with iron.
The points which can be used for Hemalurgy are known as "Bind points" and there are between 200 and 300 in the human body which can be pierced depending on the effect needed.
Another important aspect of Hemalurgy is spike location. The spike must be placed in certain locations on the human body in order to steal a power or attribute, and then placed in another point on the recipient to tap into their Spiritweb. Most commonly attributes are stolen through the heart. If a spike is placed in the wrong location it can have unforeseen effects, such as killing the recipient, granting the wrong power, or possibly not granting any power at all.
When an Allomancer can sense Allomantic pulses through a coppercloud (known as piercing a coppercloud), it is most usually due to a Hemalurgic spike. It's simply a matter of Allomantic strength to pierce copperclouds, so if a Seeker has a spike charged with Allomantic bronze, that essentially makes them twice as powerful, allowing them to overpower a coppercloud.
Hemalurgy is a destructive art. It twists the body into something almost inhuman. This twisting is how Inquisitors survive with spikes through their eyes and other vital places, and explains the physical deformation of the Koloss. In the case of the Inquisitors, it is known that their heart is in a different place and their brain is shaped around their eyes' spikes. Extracting the spikes of an inquisitor at such important places would invert the transformation, causing their death. The more spikes a person has, the higher the chance that there could be issues of mental or physical limitations.
Ruin constructed Hemalurgy with a flaw: each spike creates holes in the mind, making them easier to manipulate. Through powerful emotional Allomancy, one can Push or Pull on a spiked creature's emotions so hard that they literally come under the Allomancer's control. Indeed, the spikes in the koloss were what allowed Rashek to control them. Kandra also can be controlled in this way, but as Allomancers decreased in power, this knowledge was forgotten.
Allomantic and Feruchemical abilities granted with Hemalurgy cannot be inherited.
If an Allomancer attempted to burn a Hemalurgic spike, the Allomancer's spiritual DNA would be spliced to that of the person's contained in the spike. The consequences of this are as of yet unknown.
An atium spike granting Allomantic atium could be briefly burned by the recipient.
The same piece of metal can be Hemalurgically and Feruchemically charged at the same time.
When a Feruchemical ability is stolen, the spike's recipient is able to access any metalminds created by the donor. If that spike was split into two pieces and given to two different people, they would both be able to access their donor's metalminds but not those made by the other person, due to the recipients' own identities "muddying" the metalminds' keying.
More could be taken from an Elantrian than most other beings. Reod Elantrians can also be spiked. Two spikes would be required to steal an Elantrain's powers, with one spike stealing the powers and the other spike stealing the Elantrain's Connection to Sel.
It is possible to steal Investiture a Forger has given someone (e.g. if a Forger made someone an Allomancer, a Hemalurgist could steal that ability and become an Allomancer without needing the soulstamp).
It is possible for a spike to be Awakened, but it would be more difficult than Awakening metal without a Hemalurgic charge. It is theoretically possible to spike a Lifeless, if "there was enough of the soul left for the spike to take". Hemalurgy can also be used to spike a Divine Breath from a Returned.
It is possible to remove a boon and curse granted to someone else from the Old Magic. It is also possible, though much more difficult, to separate the boon and curse.
Hemalurgy can be used to replicate the transformation of a singers Forms. It can also be used to spike the ability to grow a gemheart.
Hemalurgically granted abilities will not create resonances most of the time, though a person can still become a savant with them. The extra abilities gained by a savant cannot be transferred through Hemalurgy.
For more information, see :Category:Hemalurgists.
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Guilty is definitely one of my favorites Japanese dramas from 2010. The acting was superb especially Kanno Miho's performance. The soundtrack was amazing with tracks by The New Classics and JUJU! The show is layered with suspense and mystery that continue to pile upon each other until the last episode. The plot is intriguing; leaving the viewers wondering what will happen next. Unfortunately, the screenwriter failed to have enough foreshadowing for viewers to see who caused the false charge to fall upon Meiko and there were spots of plot holes here and there. For romance fanatics like myself, there is a side dish of it. Overall, this is a must watch for mystery and suspense lovers and fans of Kanno Miho.
What money and power will do to a person! The absolutely depravity of the rich and power was amazingly told in this drama. This is a drama for those who like crime and police type dramas. To see what Meiko endured in losing her family as well as going to prison for killing them was unbelievable. Mashima tried his hardest to protect a woman he knew was guilty but he also recognized that the events were set in motion by a falsehood. This was truly an amazing story about revenge. And this was my very first Japanese revenge drama. From start to finish, I was riveted to the story. I couldn't imagine what could possibly be the reason why her family was killed. When you see the reason at the end, you will be shocked. Bittersweet ending but after you watch the 11 episodes, it could not have ended any other way. EXCELLENT!!


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Chief executive officer, economist and lawyer Roger W. Ferguson, Jr. was born on October 28, 1951 in Washington, D.C. to Roger Ferguson, Sr. and Alberta Elizabeth Lawson Ferguson. After graduating from Sidwell Friends School, he received his B.S. degree in economics from Harvard University in 1973. Ferguson served as a Frank Knox Fellow at Pembroke College, before receiving his J.D. degree from Harvard Law School in 1979, and his Ph.D. degree in economics from Harvard University in 1981.
Ferguson worked as an attorney for the law firm of Davis Polk & Wardell, LLP in New York before joining McKinsey & Company Inc. in 1984, where he served as an associate, director of research and information systems; and later, as partner. In 1997, Ferguson was appointed to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, becoming the third African American in history to serve on the Federal Reserve Board. In 1999, Ferguson was appointed to serve as vice chairman of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, the first African American to serve in that role. Ferguson served as chairman of the Group of Ten Working Party of Financial Sector Consolidation, chairman of the Committee on the Global Financial System (CGFS), and the chairman of the Financial Stability Forum (FSF) during his tenure as vice chairman. In 2006, Ferguson resigned as vice chairman of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors; and, in 2008, he joined the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association – College Retirement Equities Fund (TIAA-CREF) as chief executive officer and President. He also served as economic advisor to President Barack Obama, initially as a member of the President-elect's Transition Economic Advisory Board and subsequently as a member of the President's Economic Recovery Advisory Board.
Ferguson has received the Distinguished Service Award from the Bond Market Association, the William F. Butler Memorial Award from the New York Association for Business Economics, the Renaissance Award from the Abyssinian Development Corporation, and the Frederick Heldering Global Leadership Award from the Global Interdependence Center. He also holds honorary doctorate degrees from Lincoln College, Webster University, Michigan State University, Washington and Jefferson College, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute. In 2009, Ferguson received The "Visionary Award" from the Council for Economic Education and the "Good Scout Award" from the Greater New York Boy Scout Council.
Ferguson is married to former United States Securities and Exchange Commission Commissioner Annette Nazareth. They have two children.
Roger W. Ferguson, Jr. was interviewed by the The HistoryMakers on May 14, 2012 and October 16, 2019.
Tape: 1 Story: 1 - Slating of Roger Ferguson's interview
Tape: 1 Story: 2 - Roger Ferguson lists his favorites
Tape: 1 Story: 3 - Roger Ferguson describes his mother's family background
Tape: 1 Story: 4 - Roger Ferguson describes his father's family background
Tape: 1 Story: 5 - Roger Ferguson talks about his paternal step grandfather
Tape: 1 Story: 6 - Roger Ferguson describes his father's athletic talents
Tape: 1 Story: 7 - Roger Ferguson describes his father's career
Tape: 1 Story: 8 - Roger Ferguson describes his father's interest in finance
Tape: 1 Story: 9 - Roger Ferguson describes his siblings and how his parents met
Tape: 1 Story: 10 - Roger Ferguson describes the sights, sounds and smells of his childhood
Tape: 1 Story: 11 - Roger Ferguson describes his neighborhood in Washington, D.C.
Tape: 1 Story: 12 - Roger Ferguson remembers Charles Young Elementary School in Washington, D.C.
Tape: 2 Story: 1 - Roger Ferguson recalls River Terrace Elementary School in Washington, D.C.
Tape: 2 Story: 2 - Roger Ferguson recalls his childhood pastimes
Tape: 2 Story: 3 - Roger Ferguson describes segregation in Washington, D.C.
Tape: 2 Story: 4 - Roger Ferguson remembers Jefferson Junior High School in Washington, D.C.
Tape: 2 Story: 5 - Roger Ferguson recalls his early interest in the Federal Reserve System
Tape: 2 Story: 6 - Roger Ferguson recalls enrolling at the Sidwell Friends School in Washington, D.C.
Tape: 2 Story: 7 - Roger Ferguson describes his social life at the Sidwell Friends School in Washington, D.C.
Tape: 2 Story: 8 - Roger Ferguson recalls his decision to attend Harvard University
Tape: 3 Story: 1 - Roger Ferguson recalls the racial tension at the Sidwell Friends School in Washington, D.C.
Tape: 3 Story: 2 - Roger Ferguson describes his work study job at Harvard University
Tape: 3 Story: 3 - Roger Ferguson recalls his activism at Harvard University
Tape: 3 Story: 4 - Roger Ferguson recalls his economics research in Chile
Tape: 3 Story: 5 - Roger Ferguson remembers his graduation from Harvard University
Tape: 3 Story: 6 - Roger Ferguson recalls his fellowship in Cambridge, England
Tape: 3 Story: 7 - Roger Ferguson recalls his decision to pursue law and economics
Tape: 3 Story: 8 - Roger Ferguson recalls his dual graduate degree program at Harvard University
Tape: 4 Story: 1 - Roger Ferguson describes his parents' influence on his self esteem
Tape: 4 Story: 2 - Roger Ferguson talks about his decision to pursue dual graduate degrees
Tape: 4 Story: 3 - Roger Ferguson remembers working at the law firm of Davis Polk and Wardwell
Tape: 4 Story: 4 - Roger Ferguson recalls meeting his wife
Tape: 4 Story: 5 - Roger Ferguson recalls working at McKinsey and Company
Tape: 4 Story: 6 - Roger Ferguson talks about balancing his career and family
Tape: 4 Story: 7 - Roger Ferguson recalls how he came to work for the Federal Reserve System
Tape: 4 Story: 8 - Roger Ferguson remembers joining the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
Tape: 5 Story: 1 - Roger Ferguson recalls becoming vice chairman of the Federal Reserve System
Tape: 5 Story: 2 - Roger Ferguson remembers serving as vice chairman of the Federal Reserve System
Tape: 5 Story: 3 - Roger Ferguson remembers the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001
Tape: 5 Story: 4 - Roger Ferguson recalls his decision to leave the Federal Reserve System
Tape: 5 Story: 5 - Roger Ferguson recalls serving as the president and CEO of TIAA-CREFF
Tape: 5 Story: 6 - Roger Ferguson describes his hopes and concerns for his children
Tape: 5 Story: 7 - Roger Ferguson describes his concerns for the African American community
Tape: 5 Story: 8 - Roger Ferguson reflects upon his legacy at TIAA-CREF
Tape: 5 Story: 9 - Roger Ferguson describes his plans for the future


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Once it has been established a home has been used as a P lab, an extensive decontamination process is required - which can cost from between $5000 to $35,000. But there is no national standard for what constitutes a satisfactory clean-up.
Old carpet and the pad beneath it can hold a number of pollutants: dust, mites, pet dander and odors, accumulated dirt, Carpeting. Carpet cleaners can only eliminate the carpet odor for a short time. If you have really old carpets, you may need to remove it.
As much as you try to avoid it, chances are good that one of these foods will sooner or later come to rest on your favorite chair or sofa. Since plastic covers for furniture are out of style (sweaty and sticky!), the only solution is learn to remove that dastardly spot!
Spills, stains and normal wear and tear can leave your upholstered furniture looking less than fresh. Should you clean it yourself or leave the job to the pros? That depends. Sometimes we make life way more complicated than it has to be.
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From St. Paul's Hospital, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; and South African Centre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis (SACEMA), Stellenbosch 7600, South Africa.
Bendavid and Bhattacharya (1) reported on PEPFAR and its positive effects on HIV-related prevalence and AIDS mortality in certain sub-Saharan African countries since its implementation in 2003. The authors compared trends in HIV prevalence (reported as the number of persons living with HIV infection) and AIDS mortality (reported as number of deaths) before and after the initiation of PEPFAR activities in 12 focus countries and 29 control counties that had a generalized HIV epidemic in 1997 to 2002 and 2004 to 2007. On the basis of 4 years of PEPFAR activity, AIDS mortality from 2004 to 2007 decreased the most in focus countries compared with control countries (10.5 percentage points lower; P = 0.001), and prevalence trends did not differ between groups (1.7 percentage points lower; P = 0.124).
Published: Ann Intern Med. 2010;152(2):131-132.


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Smit & Zoon's 200 Year Anniversary
On May 8, 1821, Albert Smit hung up his captain's cap and settled with a newly founded company A. Smit on Brouwersgracht in Amsterdam. Now 6 generations later, we can celebrate the 200th anniversary of our beautiful company Smit & Zoon. An amazing milestone!
Our history: 7 Generations
200 years of entrepreneurship and innovation
Albert Smit – Captain of the vessel "De Koornzaaijer" – founded the company in 1821. Originally, he needed a way to trade his dried codfish, salted herring and medicinal cod liver oil. But the former captain showed himself a great entrepreneur as well: it didn't take him long to expand his activities to trading animal oils, vegetable oils and proteins.
Through a series of innovations and adaptations, Smit & Zoon developed into a company producing chemicals for the leather industry. In addition, functional oils and animal fats for the food, feed and pharmaceutical industry were produced and traded.
Royal Predicate
On the occasion of our 200th anniversary, King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands has granted Smit & Zoon the Royal predicate.
It is with the utmost pride that we inform you that His Royal Highness the King of the Netherlands has acknowledged Smit & Zoon's bicentennial and past successes with the Royal predicate. From now on, we will be "Royal Smit & Zoon".
A personal message from Marc Smit
7th Generation Owner of Smit & Zoon
Anniversary Book
Beyond the anniversary year, our commemorative book creates long-term value as it preserves our historical record. This book describes what has happened in the past 200 years, and just as important: what is our path forward?
The Anniversary Book, a beautiful designed 200-page coffee table book, will be issued in May.
On request a PDF of the book is available in Dutch and English.
Visit Queen Máxima
One of the highlights around our 200 Year Jubilee has been the visit from Her Majesty Queen Máxima to our company in Weesp on Wednesday afternoon, 26th May. It was a highly pleasurable meeting where we gave Queen Máxima a tour of our premises and discussed, among others, circularity in the leather value chain, the importance of education and sharing knowledge, our innovation Zeology and of course 200 years of family tradition and entrepreneurship.
Design Challenge
We are excited and very proud to present to you Smit & Zoon's Design Challenge 2020, a competition between 5 talented young designers from 5 different countries. Their goal is to create shoes for the high-end of the fashion industry, with an emphasis on the sustainability of their products. The challenge started in October and will have its grand finale at the 200th anniversary of Smit & Zoon, in May 2021.
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Six of Seven Packers Players Cleared of Sexual Assault Allegations
by associated-press on Mon, Jun 7, 2010 at 8:45AM
MILWAUKEE — Teammates staying in a condo with an unidentified Packers player who faces sexual assault allegations say Sunday they're frustrated that their names are linked to the incident.
The NFL is watching the case after Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger wound up suspended over a similar claim this offseason.
Authorities in Lake Delton said Sunday no additional information would be released involving the claims of two women against a player staying at a resort condo early Saturday morning. Six other players are cleared of criminal activity.
Authorities, the Packers and Packers teammates declined to name the player involved. Police Chief Tom Dorner said he'd turn over results of the investigation to the district attorney Monday or Tuesday to consider charges.
The agent of the player reported to be the center of the probe did not return repeated calls and messages left by the AP. Dorner said that there wasn't enough evidence or probable cause to make an arrest, but police took an unusual step of releasing the names of six other players who were cleared.
"I am upset that we didn't do anything and our names get thrown out there," backup quarterback Matt Flynn told reporters in Appleton on Sunday. "We went and answered as many questions as possible and tried to get it rectified as quickly as possible. There is nothing that I or we did that I am embarrassed about."
The other players cleared were linebackers Clay Matthews and Brad Jones, fullback Korey Hall, guard Josh Sitton and safety Khalil Jones. Several of those players participated in a celebrity softball game on Sunday, two days after Matthews hosted a charity golf event in Wisconsin Dells on Friday before being questioned early Saturday morning by police.
"There was one incident that kind of put a black eye on the whole thing. We are all trying to move forward and put it behind us," Matthews said. "All we were doing is being asked to talk about a specific incident and that's what we did. It's unfortunate and it aggravated us a bit, but you just have to put it behind you and move forward."
The Packers issued a one-sentence statement on Saturday saying that they are continuing to gather facts. Spokesman Jeff Blumb declined further comment Sunday.
"There is an active law enforcement investigation and we are monitoring developments," NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said in an e-mail on Sunday. "As with any such incident, it will be reviewed under the league's Personal Conduct Policy."
That policy doesn't require charges to be filed for a suspension.
No charges were filed in Roethlisberger's case and he was suspended in April by the NFL for six games this season stemming from allegations by a college student.
A former Packers player who has faced sexual assault allegations chimed in on Sunday.
Tight end Mark Chmura spoke about the latest alleged incident on his weekly sports talk radio show in Milwaukee. He was acquitted in 2001 of assaulting a 17-year-old girl at a friend's home.
"We have to hold judgment from both sides of the fence right now until we get all the information," Chmura said. "I don't think this is going to drag on very long."
About 15 Packers players participated in Matthews' event in Wisconsin Dells and most went out that night together in the area that's known as a weekend getaway spot with its theme bars and waterparks. Seven of the players decided to stay at a large condo that night in nearby Lake Delton.
At about 4:20 a.m. on Saturday morning, police received a report that two Milwaukee women, ages 31 and 33, who'd met the players hours earlier at a bar had been sexually assaulted by more than one man.
Police said they arrived to find the players still at the condo and that all of them had been drinking alcohol. The women and the one player were in a room together, but authorities said it's not clear whether all three had been drinking.
Police cleared the six players and spoke with the two women further.
They then interviewed the seventh player a second time before releasing him. Authorities have said it's not clear why the initial report claimed more than one man was involved.
None of that may matter to the NFL.
"You never want to be portrayed poorly," Matthews said. "It is an unfortunate incident and kind of stresses as to who you are with and what you have and the type of scenarios that you can get yourself into. It really is a reality check. Unfortunately, that one individual has to deal with it and we'll see what happens."


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Mark Rolston Talks GDPR and Design With Fast Company
To prepare for the General Data Protection Regulation May 25th deadline, Fast Co.Design published a guide to Europe's far-reaching new privacy law explaining how it's requirements would impact the work of designers around the world. The guide broke down GDPR through featured insights from privacy experts and prominent leaders in the design community including Mark Rolston, founder and chief creative officer of argodesign.
The guide emphasized how designers will be unable to plead ignorance about data regulations because they will be required to understand the databases and underlying technology that powers their products. Sarah Gold, CEO of London-based privacy and design organization Projects By IF, described the challenges designers will face when telling users how to delete their data from machine learning systems. And with GDPR poised to become a crucial part of the design process, product teams will no longer be able to ignore what data is collected and shared by their product.
Designers are now required to think more about GDPR during brainstorming. Despite Mark Rolston pointing out how "things will cost more to do", he remained excited about taking this necessary step into the future and noted that, "we've been in this juvenile stage playing around with a lot more power than we've respected."
In designing for GDPR, Gadi Amit, the founder and principal of the San Francisco-based agency NewDealDesign highlighted how the responsibilities and cost can make a bad design a pricey liability for business models based purely on data collection. While most business solutions will create a dashboard with data sharing permissions, Tiago Luchi, a partner of technology at the New York-based agency Work & Co, illustrated a concept he calls "micro-consent" which transparently informs the users of the implications of their data sharing decisions. Rolston agreed with Luchi and stated, "Privacy becomes a virtue that gets communicated through the interface."
While some believed the GDPR law isn't enough, it has led the way for design culture to change and has given designers an opportunity to help improve the legislation. The designers who spoke with Fast Co.Design came to the consensus that GDPR aligned with their views on good design and user experience, and with more data standards to follow, they are optimistic that the change will be positive for both users and business.
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Lamy, F, Hebbeln, D, Röhl, U and Wefer, G (2001) Holocene rainfall variability in southern Chile: a marine record of latitudinal shifts of the Southern Westerlies. Earth and Planetary Science Letters, 185. 369-382.


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What does have your job cut out for you mean?
Have your job cut out for you is an idiom which means to have a very difficult task to achieve. It is typically used in the context of work or projects where the work involved may be complex and require a lot of effort.
It could also refer to someone taking on a role for which they may not be completely prepared. For example, someone who is appointed a manager for the first time may have their job cut out for them in terms of learning the ropes and getting everyone organized as quickly as possible.
What does the phrase they have their work cut out for them mean?
The phrase "they have their work cut out for them" is generally used to indicate that a particular task or goal is going to require a significant effort or amount of work to accomplish. It is usually used in the context of a person or group of people taking on a project or undertaking, and implies that the difficulty and magnitude of their task may be daunting.
In essence, the phrase is a way of conveying that significant effort will be needed in order to get the job done.
What does cut out mean in slang?
In slang, the phrase "cut out" usually means to leave or depart from a situation, often abruptly or unexpectedly. It carries a sense of departure from something that isn't wanted or particularly enjoyable, such as a boring job or a toxic relationship.
For example, someone might say "I'm gonna cut out of this meeting; it's been dragging on for hours. " It can also be used to refer to ending a conversation, often one that is getting heated or uncomfortable.
For example, someone might say "Let's just cut out this argument before things get worse. ".
Has work cut out for him?
Yes, he certainly has his work cut out for him. Depending on the task, this may mean that he has a lot of hard work ahead of him. This could include extensive research, intense analysis, or even manual labor.
Whatever job is being discussed, it is likely to require extra effort and dedication to complete successfully. This could mean working long hours, taking extra classes, or studying a new skill. Additionally, he will likely have to come up with creative solutions to any roadblocks he may encounter.
It is important for him to stay organized and focused, as this will greatly increase his chances of success.
What does it mean when someone says your work is cut out for you?
When someone says your work is cut out for you, they mean that you have a lot of work to do in order to achieve your goal. It can mean that the work may be difficult or time consuming, but is necessary for your success.
It implies that you have a clear path set out for you to follow in order to reach your goal. It also suggests that you must do the work yourself, as it cannot be done for you.
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Q: Unassigned shards after elasticsearch repurpose command is executed I have an elastic search cluster of 3 nodes (1 master and 2 data nodes), I have enabled xpack after that I was not able to start the master node. So I ran the elasticsearch-node repurpose command. And the cluster restarted.
But now I have the shards which are unassigned.
analytics-2019-11-19 0     p      UNASSIGNED
analytics-2019-11-19 0     r      UNASSIGNED

and the cluster status is red. I am new to elk. Let me know how to fix this and make the cluster green?
Thanks

A: In order to resolve UNASSIGNED shards issue you have to follow these steps:

*

*Let's find out which shards are unassigned, and why run:
curl -XGET localhost:9200/_cat/shards?h=index,shard,prirep,state,unassigned.reason| grep UNASSIGNED

Via Kibana
GET _cat/shards?h=index,shard,prirep,state,unassigned.reason| grep UNASSIGNED

*Let's use the cluster allocation explain API to try to garner more information about shard allocation issues
curl -XGET localhost:9200/_cluster/allocation/explain?pretty

Via Kibana
GET _cluster/allocation/explain?pretty

The resulting output will provide helpful details about why certain shards in your cluster remain unassigned.
For example:
You might see this explanation: "explanation" : "the shard cannot be allocated to the same node on which a copy of the shard already exists"

Meaning there is an index that you don't need anymore and you can delete it to restore your cluster status to green.
If it is not the issue (the example) then it could be one of the following reasons:
-Shard allocation is purposefully delayed
-Too many shards, not enough nodes
-You need to re-enable shard allocation
-Shard data no longer exists in the cluster
-Low disk watermark
-Multiple Elasticsearch versions

Follow this guide to resolve unassigned shards issue
Hope this helps

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There is a building in San Jose that conjures up warm memories for those who grew up around here. It reminds them of childhood, family togetherness, and the friendly man who ran the store. It was a bicycle shop called Faber's Cyclery, and it caught fire in 2013.
I first saw this building in 2009 and photographed it because it was lovely. The building itself was no longer being used as a store, but bicycles were still sold and resold, dismantled and reassembled in the yard beside it. When I posted my picture to Facebook, several local friends and family members added their memories of going to the store as children and of taking their own children there. The store was woven into the fabric of their personal histories.
No-one builds houses with turrets any more, and somehow this one had survived. It's a Victorian style that is still seen in California, even though it takes a lot of work to care for a wooden building that is over a hundred years old. The old bike shop probably met none of the current building codes or earthquake standards, but there it stood, regardless, leaning like an old drunk, defiantly not collapsing. Then there was a fire.
I don't know what caused the fire, but I thought that it would probably mean the end of the place. Someone would come in with a bulldozer and level the charred and sad remains. The site is a large corner lot in a neighbourhood that is close to the city centre. It just didn't seem likely that anyone would save it. After all, it's not on the walking tour of historic buildings, it wasn't owned by any of the city's elite, and it needed so much work.
Then last year I saw that work was being done. The burned out roof was covered in tarpaulins and large girders were put under the main structure. I wondered who was paying for all this effort and just assumed it had been covered by insurance. I did a quick online search and found that a group of bicycle enthusiasts had got together to save Faber's Cyclery with a plan to turn it into a bicycle museum. There is also a fundraising site for the same purpose. They don't seem to have raised much money, though, so I still don't know how the reconstruction is being paid for. Whoever made this happen, I am grateful.
This tumbling pile that was used for repairing bikes by taking parts from other bicycles, is now being put back together using repurposed lumber. There is a pleasing symmetry to that. And the renovators are not just making do; they are making it better. It now has a firmer foundation, modern windows in the old style, a new roof and new eaves troughs. Maybe it will last another hundred years. I hope so.
It is a great pleasure to be able to see Faber's Cyclery being restored to its former glory; it is even more satisfying to know that there are people who are willing to spend the time and money that it takes to put an old shambles back on its feet. They have given San Jose a wonderful gift, and a reminder that caring for the aged can revitalize the whole community.
I'm glad you enjoyed the post, gypsy thinking. I walk by this building two or three times a week when I'm in San Jose, and it is very pleasing to see it coming back to life. Where there's a will, there's a way!


The Capital Children's Choir is highly versatile and has had years of experience performing and recording. Past performances have ranged from small charity events to massive stadium gigs. The choir is flexible and the size can range from a small group of 8 choristers to a massive chorus of 100. The choristers can sound highly polished or untrained; they can sing classical repertoire or experimental pop, and they can learn music by ear or with sheet music.
The choir records the soundtrack to Pan at Air Studios.
Featured in Time Magazine and NME; receives support from the band and from Regina Spektor.
The choir collaborates with artist Dinos Chapman and together launch their EP at the Vinyl Factory.
The choir records a cover of Laura Mvula's "Father, Father" at Abbey Road Studios and receives support from Laura Mvula on twitter.
The choir records a cover of Spiritualized "So Long You Pretty Thing" at Abbey Road Studios and the recording is premiered by Jarvis Cocker on BBC radio.
The choir performs at London Fashion Week, for Matthew Williamson's Spring collection and is featured in Vogue Magazine.
The choir records a cover of Crystal Castles "Untrust Us" at Abbey Road Studios and the video goes viral. It is featured on Pitchfork and supported by the band.
The choir records a cover of Stevie Wonder's "For Once in My Life" at Abbey Road Studios and after being featured by San Francisco Globe and on George Takei's popular facebook page, the video goes viral.
The choir records a cover of Florence and the Machine "Shake It Out" at Abbey Road Studios, after singing with Florence Welch during her rehearsals at Alexandra Palace, London. The video goes viral.
The choir performs at the Bomber Command Memorial at Hyde Park, in the presence of Queen Elizabeth II and Charles, Prince of Wales.
The choir is invited to perform at the Team USA gala ahead of the London 2012 Olympics in the presence of sporting legends Mohammed Ali, Carl Lewis and Bob Beamon.
The choir sings alongside Rihanna at Westfield for the annual Christmas Light ceremony.
The choir records a cover of "Chinese" by Lily Allen and uploads it on YouTube. The video goes viral.
First YouTube Recording at Abbey Road Studios, performing "Sweet Child O'Mine" by Guns n' Roses with orchestra.
The choir sings with the Spice Girls at 18 shows during their sellout reunion tour at the O2 Arena, London.
The choristers sing the premier of "Welcome to a Brand New Day" at the Royal Albert Hall for the launch of the anti-cervical cancer vaccine, Gardasil (October 17, 2012).


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DURHAM — A new research report from the University of New Hampshire's Institute on Disability (IOD), commissioned by the New Hampshire Bureau of Behavioral Health (BBH), documents some of the strengths and challenges of New Hampshire's community mental health service system and reflects the critical issues that need to be addressed in NH's system reform efforts. The report, "New Hampshire Public Mental Health Consumer Survey Project, Summary of Findings 2011," provides the third year of data based on consumer ratings of New Hampshire's 10 regional community mental health centers (CMHCs).
� A majority of consumers were able to access needed services, (75 percent of adults, 64 percent of families, and 69 percent of youth) and most felt they were participants in their care (72 percent, 85 percent, and 74 percent). However, only a third of adults (30 percent) participated with their local peer support agency sometimes or often to receive additional one-on-one and group supports.
� Regarding families and awareness of substance use, 12 percent of youth surveyed admitted to having a drug or alcohol problem, only four percent of parents or guardians thought their children had substance use issues.
� At the community level, social isolation among adult consumers at CMHCs continued to be high (only 56 percent of adults felt they belonged in their community), as were unemployment rates (82 percent) and the number of adults living at or near the poverty level (73 percent earned under $15,000 per year).
� Concerning school networks and their impact on mental health, nearly one in five students had been suspended or expelled from school in the past two years. Similar proportions were found among all age groups: youth ages 13-17, children ages 9-12, and children under 9 years.
� Regarding services provided by the CMHCs, while most consumers were satisfied with the services they received (77 percent of adults, 72 percent of families, and 73 percent of youth), there was substantially less agreement on the extent to which their lives have been improved as a direct result of services (62 percent, 58 percent, and 59 percent).
"We're at an important juncture," says Peter Antal, IOD researcher and author of the report. "With steady cuts in services across the state, as well as substantial cuts in CMHC budgets even as consumer demand is rising, it is increasingly vital that we recognize and address the multiple factors that contribute to mental health. Management of and recovery from mental illness is a challenge that needs to be directly, honestly, and compassionately faced by individuals, families, community members, service providers, and the State of New Hampshire — each has a role."
"The results of the survey highlight the strengths of our current system as well as the need to implement a new financing and service model for community mental health services to better support a quality drivensystem," says Erik Riera, administrator of the Bureau of Behavioral Health. Riera adds that the Payment and System Reform waiver, a1915(b) waiver application to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, will be structured to support and build upon the strengths of the current system and address the different areas needing improvement in New Hampshire.
The Public Mental Health Consumer Survey Project, funded by a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, is a joint initiative among the Institute on Disability, the UNH Survey Center, the Bureau of Behavioral Health, and New Hampshire's 10 CMHCs. For more information, visit www.iod.unh.edu/pmhs.