The Bossing Up movement has grown, and continues to grow, into something bigger than I could've anticipated. Original members will remember the group as Service Swap, which was started with the intention to bring entrepreneurs and creatives together to trade services. It has since evolved into a community that encourages people to elevate themselves and their business, and create their own opportunities. It is a place for people to connect, share the projects they're working on and empower each other to succeed.
This month, instead of a traditional holiday gift guide, I thought it would be fun to end the year highlighting some of the talent within the group and host a holiday giveaway that featured the goods and services of some of the members. Every morning a prize was announced and every evening a winner was chosen, with the purpose of driving engagement and visibility to members' platforms. What originally started as a twelve day initiative, grew into twenty-five days, and then into thirty-one days, thanks to the generosity of the members. In collaboration with some amazing people, we were able to gift almost $3,000.00 worth of goods and services.
In case you missed it, or want to know more about the entrepreneurs who were featured, here's a complete list of all who participated.
2. Victoria Bauman from Bali offered a four part power-packed meditation album that helps you to get clarity on your vision, work on your confidence and inner guidance, and start each day with high-vibes.
3. Talented artist, Lise Bousquet offered 5 handmade holiday cards, each of which were inspired by one of her paintings.
5. Registered Nutrition Practitioner, and Plant-Based Food Consultant, Danielle Levy, offered a poster that puts clean eating into an art form.
6. Hanadi from Little Leah's Kitchen offered an INCREDIBLE holiday reindeer cake. Fun fact: I fell so in love with the giveaway that I had to order one of my own! It was as beautiful as it was delicious. You can see the one I ordered here.
7. Margaret Lipsey, my favourite artist and founder of Pistache and Rose, gave away a $50 gift certificate to spend on one of her masterpieces. I have multiple pieces of hers and can say with confidence that they add the perfect touch to any room.
8. Ashley Kassab, the fab stylist and photographer behind Editor of Chic gave away 3 styled and retouched photos. Her attention to detail and eye for branding turns the ordinary into the extraordinary. Fun fact: she is the genius behind my awesome Bossing Up shots.
9. Paul Lizzi, owner of the super trendy co-working space, Lemonade, offered 50% off a month's membership. Not only is the space beautiful, it has all the amenities you need to run your business AND it has a gym.
10. I gave away a Bossing Up bundle, complete with a paperback copy of my book, a bookmark and a 5 x 7 REAL goal print, drawn by the incredible Leigh Jeffery.
11. Ally Zwonok, owner of T.A.N. offered an organic, long-lasting, UV free glow. Which, let's face it, is the next best thing to a holiday during the winter! Fun fact: Ally did Lady Gaga's tan when she was in town while on tour.
12. Dating Coach and Relationship Expert, Frank Kermit, gave away 2 hours of FREE coaching. If you're looking to find that special someone or you want to bring your existing love life up a notch, you should definitely check him out!
13. Samara Shapson, founder of Sort it Out with Samara, offered the gift of organization, perfect for those whose offices are utter chaos, those who've been meaning to clear out their garage, or the busy parents that have no energy to clean up the toy room.
14. Personal trainer, Alison Hewitt, gifted her BEAM program, which is all about creating your foundation through Balance Energy Awareness and Movement. The program included a personal training session, a roadmap for how the mindset can support wellness goals and a massage with oils.
15. Matija Rimac from Big City Beards offered the ultimate holiday beard bundle which included organic beard oil, beard balm and a beard comb.
16. I offered $100 off a success coaching package with me. You can get your gift certificate here.
17. Spiritual Lifestyle Preneur and best selling author, Tia Johnson from Philadelphia gave a copy of her book, How to Get to the Point in Your Life: A Path of Revelations & Revivals. This book is based on her healing quest that helped her navigate through the death of loved ones to the birth of her business. A great read for anyone who's in need of inspiration and useful tools to revive themselves.
18. Ashley Kassab made a second appearance gifting a set of 3 ultra chic t-shirts from her clothing line. I got the Chic Alors shirt and I'm in LOVE!
19. Stephanie Slade from Golden Age Mobile Spa gifted a unique spa basket, valued at over $100. The basket was the perfect gift for someone 55 years old+.
20. Jennifer Malanos, owner of Yes Please, offered a dozen personalised cookies. If you're looking to leave a lasting impression at your next event, or want an Instagram worthy prop that you can eat, check her out!
21. Lisa Brookman & Elizabeth Wiener, founders of Wise Women Canada, gifted a free ticket to their upcoming inspirational and intimate half-day workshop, where they will be helping women move forward and achieve their goals through specially designed activities, tools and strategies.
22. Seb Mireault offers custom made turn-key solutions in the field of design & promotional prints. He's my go-to guy and has never disappointed me or my clients. He gave away a beautiful set of 2 crystal double old fashion glasses, which he offered to custom engrave, in a hand painted wood box with a personalised message inside the lid. Fun fact: Seb did a custom job for LS Cream's campaign for P. Diddy.
23. Syndeo media handles your marketing so you can concentrate on growing your business. Fellow Boss, Rachel Sh offered a free consultation, complete with tips on how to immediately improve a brand's image.
24. Samantha Regimbal started Sugar and Spice with Love with her 2 sisters. All of them have severe allergies and medical conditions so they decided to make an organic line of beauty products that would be equally as safe as it is delightful. She gave away a box of 6 body butters. Fun fact: she's giving everyone else 15% for whole transaction PLUS a gift with purchase (an AMAZING CANDLE) with the use of the code BOSSINGUP15 on her Etsy store.
25. Amy Jade Lore, a graphic designer and calligrapher offered a $100 gift certificate towards any of her services. If you're in need of a logo upgrade, branded materials, invitations, wood signage, custom prints, etc. She's got you covered!
26. Erby Joseph and his perfume line, Parfum Joseph, is all about women empowerment. He has two scents for day and night and I must say, I feel more empowered the moment I put it on. Fun fact: his perfume is my signature scent and at least one person from every holiday party I went to complimented it... and I went to a lot of holiday parties.
27. Jad and his wife Maria at Chez Théa novelty products gave away a $20 gift certificate to spend on anything in their catalogue PLUS free shipping. They've got a bunch of cool stuff to choose from that would make great gifts for last minute shoppers or practical purchases for yourself!
28. Sharon Cohen is a naturopath. She empowers women to love, appreciate and heal themselves holistically. She gifted a 90 minute naturopathic session with $10.00 off a hair mineral analysis, a total $160 value. If you or a woman you know wants to live a more balanced and joyful life, and would benefit from this energizing experience, you should check her out.
29. Kristina Bucci's personal struggles and ongoing fitness journey is what led her to created Balanced Bodies. She works with her clients to transform their lives. Her personal training program includes a nutrition plan and fitness program, with constant support to ensure a fitter, stronger and balanced lifestyle. She gave away a free personal training session to a lucky Boss who was ready to make 2018 the healthiest year yet!
30. Christina Abboud runs Secret Sous Chef, a company that offers convenient, healthy and tasty meal kits for many lifestyle diets. They are always freshly prepared and make you look like a pro! Christina offered a $50 certificate to go toward anything on her menu.
31. To wrap up the holiday giveaway and kick off the new year, I gifted a free seat to my upcoming Self-Publishing Masterclass. This workshop is perfect for those who are considering self-publishing or starting a book in 2018. I will share my tips on how I wrote my book in 6 months, lessons learned about the editing and submission process, evaluating self-publishing services, finding my place in a saturated market, and more. Learn more and get your ticket here. Seats are limited.
Meet these Bosses and 2,000+ others in the Bossing Up Members Area.


There was another school shooting today. This one was quite close to my home, as was the Clackamas Town Center shooting a year or so ago. Even though I honestly think that the best thing to do is just not publicize these things, in the interest of informing you, here's a link.
One of my dear readers, J.D. Frost, emailed me to inquire if I was okay and I realized I better post something to say that all is well. At least for me. But certainly not for the families of those who were shot.
I'm actually out of town at the Unity People's Convention in Kansas City, but my phone lit up with texts from family and friends this morning letting me know what was happening. It's a bit surreal to be at this conference, surrounded by the most positive of people dedicated to changing the world, while this is going on in my hometown.
You guys, this has to stop. I don't know how, but it has to. What can we do? I don't know. Suggestions? At this point, anything will help.
Thank you for your concern. Hug and kiss your loved ones and know that I love all of you so much–and these cyber connections are not to be taken lightly. Anytime, anyplace, anyway we can make connections and spread light and love is important in these days.
Maybe that's what we can do. Go spread light and love.


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Astrid S – Leave It Beautiful Topping Charts Like Anything
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Astrid S has been in the music industry for a long time now. In fact, her no-nonsense attitude is what sets her apart from all other singers in her competition group. After delivering back-to-back success in collaborated music, she stepped out to perform an individual score. Needless to say, she tasted success instantly with Leave It Beautiful topping the album charts and is in the top-10 playlist of major podcasts and music stations in the UK.
The music is unique in itself as it has an engaging and perky rhythm and blends well with the music video. Astrid's stunning looks add a lot more hue to the entire track, and viewers on YouTube are more focused on the video's outlook than the track. This may be a bit demeaning for the music aspect of the album but ensures that Leave It Beautiful has made a mark someway or the other. The "no one can stop me" lyric and engaging and compelling words capture the audience's attention and ensure the top spot in the music charts deserves.
Astrid's journey in the sassiness-based music has been slim, and this track makes sure that she gets the edge on this one. She dedicates a part of her track to Marilyn Monroe, indicating: "She wants to be who she is". Monroe has always been the symbol of a fiery and courageous feminist who stood for her rights and fought neck-to-neck with the misogynist world. Astrid's dedication towards her gives her a no-nonsense vibe and encapsulates the backbone of her thinking and progressive mindset. She probably considers herself an example for her followers and, through her lyrics and music, wishes to enlighten the importance of one's own identity.
By far, Astrid has not been so vocal about social issues, but her latest track indicates a strong and aggressive opposition to the world's orthodox society. Astrid was very popular in Norway after rising to great fame through Pop Idol. She had the likes of Zara Larsson in her group during her performing shows in Europe and America. However, for unknown reasons, Astrid stepped out to perform her independent album.
The reviews of the album have been more than satisfactory for an inaugural one of an artist. Also, the track will not be away from the charts for quite a few weeks now. Awards may sound a bit far-fetched but Leave It Beautiful has indeed made a mark in Astrid's career. It is yet to be understood that the other tracks reportedly going to be released at Christmas and early 2021 will be good enough. After the girl entered the industry in her teens, she has progressed through the ranks to land where she is today. For a fact, her dedication to Monroe is not just a tribute but a symbol of utter worshipping. The lyrics of the songs speak for themselves and make the listener introspect their life's incidents.

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No one enjoys worrying about Lyme's disease but in the State of Wisconsin, it is an always present thing. What if you knew five different chemicals or even one herb that would knock it out of the box?
Ok, we are getting ahead of ourselves. Let's start with The Merck Manuel which tells us that it is causes by a bacteria that is transmitted by deer ticks. This bacteria is called Spirochete Borrelia Burgdorferi. Now we know the enemy.
The next source that I wanted to check was my mentor, Rev Hanna Kroeger; the nationally known herbalist to see what she suggested for Spirochete. She has an herbal combination called Spiro Kete that includes: Nettle, Yerba Santa, Golderrod, Organic Tobacco and Monlaurin.
Just knowing what some of these plants are capable of doing, this looks like a great combination.
Next I decided to check in with Dr. James A. Duke in his Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Database. Dr. Duke headed the FDA's Herbal Department until his retirement.
Dr. Duke shows five chemicals that contain antilyme activity. They were Ascorbic –Acid 500- 2,000 mg., Magnesium 400-1,000 mg., Niacin 50 mg./day, Riboflavin50 mg./day, and Thiamin 50 mg.
Now let's find out what foods contain these qualities.
We now have many arrows in our quiver to attack this problem and fear can be left behind.
I have to tell you how I bumped into this area of interest. I was researching the properties of Stinging Nettle and found that within its about 75 different properties, it contained all of the chemicals above. They were all listed as antiLyme properties. It would make a lot of sense to go to the health food store and have a box of Nettle tea bags in your home and if this were all that Nettle was capable of doing, why not have a cup of Nettle tea once a week.
If people only knew how valuable this herb was, they would rip out their tomato plants and plant Nettle. I have a secret to tell about this, the deer do not eat my nettle.
Enjoy living everywhere in Beautiful Wisconsin and take a wonderful walk through the woods then come back to a cup of tea.


The recent holidays seems like it never happened. Although the school holidays was slightly shorter and flew by so quickly, we made the most of our time off. We went to the beach, visited friends and family and some days just chilled on the couch, scrolling through our phones.
For me it is important to spend time with the kids to make memories they can treasure for always. Making memories is not only doing what I want, but what they want which is often not ideal for me. Laying on the floor while pretending to eat a burger made of paper or drinking from a cup that was laying in the front yard yesterday is not exactly my idea of fun but to my 6 year old it means the world to him. So who am I to argue? This one day we went to the Company Gardens where Jody ran around chasing and feeding the birds, rolled on the grass and climbed all the trees in sight. I couldn't wait to get home to give him a bath.
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Toddlers (18 months – 3 years) are in a phase of active exploration of their environment, as they take their first steps and become free to roam around their world. The most important mode of learning during this period is playing. This exploratory time is essential for growth and development, but also means an increased chance of coming into contact with germs and with other children you may have colds or flu. Dettol Hygiene Wipes are a great portable solution for moms to keep their toddlers' hands clean and germ free.
School Children (6 – 12 years) school-age children become gradually ready for more and independence. It is important for parents to guide children to make good choices and exercise self-discipline. Parents need to impart a moral code that the child gradually internalises. As children struggle with learning important tasks, parents must be able to provide praise and encouragement for achievement and also allow them to learn from their own mistakes, within a supportive environment. School children can be taught good hygiene habits, such as using the Dettol six-step handwashing process using Dettol Handwash or Bar Soap to protect them against cold and flu causing germs, particularly after touching their mouth or nose or before handling food. School children can also be given Dettol Hand Sanitiser with a clip to carry on their schools bags for keeping hygienic and germ free while at school, but special care must be taken to ensure that they are taught to use this product responsibly.
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Topic for December - The Proposed Brexit Agreement Impasse
December 15, 2018 12:00 PM GMT
Given the turmoil over the Brexit agreement, we've extended our focus on the subject into December to look at solutions.
We present below an idea for one possible solution based on our understanding of the wording of the agreement, which could be acceptable to EU, DUP, and the different factions in the UK Parliament.
What do you think? Could this be the basis of a solution?
This idea is also available as a pdf document at: http://www.probably42.net/documents/2/50/pulling-the-rabbit-out-of-the-hat-a-solution-to-the-brexit-agreement-impasse
Pulling the rabbit out of the hat – A solution to the Brexit Agreement Impasse
There appears to be the basis of a solution to the problem of the Northern Ireland backstop which is already embedded in the words of the 26-page Future Relationship document, which if brought back into a legally binding addendum to the Withdrawal Agreement could potentially satisfy all sides, while also being consistent with existing positions.
To explain:
In enhancing the 7-page Future Relationship document to the 26- page one, the section on Goods was amplified into a section on Customs (Section D and related section E). It amplifies the intent to find technology solutions and arrangements such as trusted trader schemes to both facilitate trade and also to offer an alternative to the backstop problem.
It's important to read both section D and E but In particular note item 27 re the border:
D. Customs
26. The Parties will put in place ambitious customs arrangements, in pursuit of their overall objectives. In doing so, the Parties envisage making use of all available facilitative arrangements and technologies, in full respect of their legal orders and ensuring that customs authorities are able to protect the Parties' respective financial interests and enforce public policies. To this end, they intend to consider mutual recognition of trusted traders' programmes, administrative cooperation in customs matters and mutual assistance, including for the recovery of claims related to taxes and duties, and through the exchange of information to combat customs fraud and other illegal activity.
27. Such facilitative arrangements and technologies will also be considered in developing any alternative arrangements for ensuring the absence of a hard border on the island of Ireland on a permanent footing.
E. Implications for checks and controls
28. The Parties envisage that the extent of the United Kingdom's commitments on customs and regulatory cooperation, including with regard to alignment of rules, would be taken into account in the application of related checks and controls, considering this as a factor in reducing risk. This, combined with the use of all available facilitative arrangements as described above, can lead to a spectrum of different outcomes for administrative processes as well as checks and controls, and note in this context their wish to be as ambitious as possible, while respecting the integrity of their respective markets and legal orders.
The argument to date against this type of solution to the border problem seems to be that not all the technology currently exists. However, this paragraph appears to recognise that it, along with the other facilitative arrangements mentioned, would be an acceptable solution and is indeed the intent for it to be a replacement for the current backstop once it does exist.
Given that is the case, it would seem that pulling this already agreed item back into a legal addendum to the Withdrawal agreement and clarifying it and strengthening it even further by
(a) being explicit that this is the intended replacement for the existing customs territory backstop to be adopted at the earliest possible moment
(b) stating that to remove the technology shortfall a joint project will be initiated to develop any additions to the IT/Technology that already exists, to be funded and commenced immediately with a target implementation date well before the end of the transition period. With best endeavours to achieve this by both parties to the agreement.
From a political point of view this would seem to satisfy the positions and honour of all parties:
EU in maintaining the agreement intact but 'clarifying' in a legally binding way the intent of something already intended in the future relationship document
UK Government/Parliament and DUP in minimizing the risk that the customs territory backstop should ever come into force, but even if it did, having a way out as soon as the technology project was complete. This would also mean that locking us into the customs territory in perpetuity couldn't be used as a negotiating ploy.
This also has the attribute of being a very positive technology development and having value for the future of trade not just in the island of Ireland but smoothing trade between any countries inside or outside the EU where we care to use it.
It also has the merit of bringing out an important example of whether the Future Relationship document means what it says
This post was edited by Tony Clack at December 15, 2018 12:21 PM GMT
January 16, 2019 11:54 AM GMT
The recent exchange of 'clarification letters' between UK and EU has given further weight to this suggestion, as the words on the technology and facilitation alternative to the backstop have been elevated into those letters.
As Parliament has just voted down the May deal, primarily because of the backstop, this suggestion, which should satisfy most MPs, just needs to be put as an amendment to Parliament to then take to the EU.
March 12, 2019 11:53 AM GMT
It turns out that this solution was right on the money. It's exactly what has been implemented in the additional agreement documents. It just remains to be seen if it gets voted through tonight.
September 23, 2019 4:04 PM BST
6 months on and a Prime Minister later, the above proposition looks as though it will be the central part of attempts to replace the current backstop. Can Boris pull it off?


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Posted by: Saving Water SA (Cape Town, South Africa) – partnered with Water Rhapsody conservation systems – 26 July 2010
The icy Arctic waters around Norway's archipelago of Svalbard may seem pristine and clear, but like the rest of the world's oceans, they are facing the threat of growing acidity.
The European Centre for Arctic Environmental Research in Ny-Ålesund
Oceans have always absorbed part of the carbon dioxide, or CO2, present in the air, which in turn makes them acid. But with CO2 levels soaring, the scientific community is getting worried about acidification harming marine life.
Off the coast of Ny-Aalesund, a tiny coalmine village turned scientific outpost just 1 200km from the North Pole, researchers from nine European countries conducted in July an unprecedented effort to analyse the phenomenon.
To do so, they submerged nine tubes, each weighing two tonnes and the height of two double-decker busses, in the icy waters of the remote fjord framed by snow-capped mountains.
They then injected the watertight tubes, called mesocosms, with CO2, to reproduce sea life under different acidity levels expected from now until 2150 with the aim of studying the potentially disastrous effects of acidification on marine life.
"It's here in the Arctic that the ocean will become corrosive the fastest," Jean-Pierre Gattuso, with France's National Centre for Scientific Research, said, explaining why the researchers chose to turn these waters thick with icy slush into a laboratory.
The threat to the world's oceans is not so much the absolute concentration of acidity, but rather the pace at which it is changing, Gattuso explained, pointing out that "cold water swallow up gas faster than hot or temperate water".
Oceans absorb more than a quarter of the CO2 emitted by humans, which in one way is fortunate since this natural absorption mitigates the impact the gas has on the climate.
However the soaring levels of man-made CO2 in the atmosphere are proving devastating to the oceans themselves: since the beginning of the industrial era they have become 30% more acidic, reaching an acidity peak not seen in at least 55 million years, scientists say.
And with no sign of CO2 emissions slowing down, ocean acidification will likely keep increasing in the decades to come.
This is especially worrisome since higher acidity levels have been shown to sharply slow calcification in corals, shellfish and other species.
Corals, a source of rich biodiversity that prevents land area from being submerged and draws much-needed tourists to some of the world's poorest corners, might thus have trouble shaping their skeletons, while shellfish could lose their shells.
Ulf Riebesell, a German oceanographer, said not all sea creatures were equal in their ability to adapt to their increasingly acidic environment.
"For micro-organisims which have generation times of a few days, adaptation may happen during the next 100 years or so as the ocean continues to acidify to critical levels," explained the researcher from the IFM-Geomar centre, braving glacial winds in a bright yellow padded windbreaker and a woollen hat.
But for organisms with long life spans, like corals, "adaptation is much less likely because they need so many generations to change their genetic set-up", Riebesell said.
Scientists caution the current frantic increase of seawater acidity is already causing serious problems for the pteropod, a sort of sea snail vital for the Arctic food chain.
The tiny, translucent mollusc could end up naked in the near future, unable to shape its shell in an increasingly acidic environment, explained Jan Buedenbender, another German researcher from the IFM-Geomar institute.
This could have far-reaching consequences, he warned.
"They're a key species for the Arctic food system because they're feeding on very small particles and on phytoplankton, and they're getting quite big and really big animals like whales and birds and fish can feed on them," he explained.
They are also key because their shell contributes to fighting climate change, since it helps the sea snail sink to the bottom when it dies, dragging down all the CO2 ingested over its short lifespan.
By doing so "they're helping the ocean take up more CO2", Buedenbender said.
There is still a chance to save species like the pteropod, according to Iris Menn, a marine biologist with Greenpeace which shipped the giant test-tubes up to Svalbard.
But there is no easy solution. To make a difference, industrialised countries will have to slash their CO2 emissions by 40% by 2020, she said.
"We can't stop the trend anyway. We will have a high level of acidity in the water no matter what," she said.
"But what we can do is stop CO2 emissions, so the effect will be reduced."
– AFP
July 26th, 2010 | Tags: Arctic food system, Arctic waters, carbon dioxide, Ny-Aalesund, ocean acidification, pteropod, seawater acidity | Category: marine environment


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The Triathlon Artist | The Ink Well Prompt
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The Pollux family was among the wealthiest in the city. They owned half of the real estate properties in the state. Among them were shopping malls and apartments. So for them to fulfill any whim of their children was no sacrifice at all. That's why Fernando got everything he wanted when he became obsessed with the triathlon. A sport where three disciplines came together to create a superhuman challenge.
Fernando was an 18-year-old boy. Due to his family's good economic position, his white skin glowed at a glance, in addition to possessing well-groomed curly hair. His brown eyes were fierce products of the different sports he had practiced since childhood, the discipline was reflected in his eyes, as well as the decision to earn a place in sports history. And yes, the boy possessed an athletic body almost sculpted by the gods.
However, despite his parents' money, he was not able to surpass the elites, nor to enter the qualifiers of any sport. He didn't stand out.
"I want the best trainers!" he demanded every dinner from his father.
His father, a renowned executive, sighed in disgust.
"I guess you mean now for getting you the best triathlon coach in the country," he ate his dinner with boredom. "Son, I got him for you and you fired him after a month. Let me remind you."
"He wasn't the best!" Fernando showed his frustration, but when he spoke he couldn't put his thoughts together. "He wasn't the best. He just bragged about his achievements over and over again, he didn't focus on my training, he just collected his salary...
Fernando spits out his food as he choked. His face was angry.
"Another show-off?" his sister Ana asked amused. "Oh, daddy! The boy doesn't realize that he is also a show-off and needs some humility."
Fernando glared at his older sister Ana, just for a year. She was an angelic being with her porcelain face, but when she laughed a devilish side shone through. Fernando hated that smile.
"Dad has a lot of money, but I feel it's a waste of time," Ana finished eating and wiped herself with her napkin. She snapped her fingers to call for the plate to be picked up. "It's just my opinion, brother and father," her obnoxious smile flashed masterfully. "And don't try to change sports, little brother."
Fernando turned red with anger. He wanted to answer her, but he knew he had lost the battle. Besides, she was right. He looked at her with hatred as he watched her disappear into the hallway.
"Your sister is right, Fernando," the master of the house also left, but not before adding, "Don't even think of switching to boxing, or I don't know, to professional climbing. That's 10 sports, son" his look was one of discouragement. "I promised on your mother's death to indulge them, but you've gone too far."
There Fernando stood, giving up on getting what he wanted. However, he already had another plan in mind. To train on his own.
In two months Fernando felt no improvement. He went to the gym for strength training, swam 5 km in a row, and went out cycling on his latest model triathlon bike. The results in competitions said it all, he didn't have the talent.
As he was about to throw in the towel, he noticed someone watching him closely. Fernando detected Neño's invalid, a man who went to the public cycling stadium in the afternoon, just at the time he was practicing. Feeling annoyed, he decided to take it out on the man.
"What are you looking for, young man?" the man did not move from his place.
As Fernando approached, he felt a burst of energy coming from the invalid. He could see that he was a poor person, although clean. From a distance, he looked dirty and grimy, but even his black beard was neat. His bushy eyebrows exuded wisdom, his thin, stooped build from the inclemencies of life clashed greatly with the look he gave Fernando. He was a warrior like him.
"Did you miss something, boy? There was aggression in Ñeno's voice. "Is a child of the high bureaucracy mute?
All intention of starting a fight had vanished. Fernando detected the book on the invalid's legs. On the cover, the letters "Triathlon for Dummies" stood out.
"What's he doing reading that?" Although he didn't want to fight, Fernando said with disdain.
"Because I can't run, I can't read without an imbecile like you telling me I can't read" The man didn't move, but his words were intoned to fight. "Of course, since he can't run a decent cadence! Nor can he change his exercise routine, or that he doesn't know anything about the triathlon either" Every sentence he said overwhelmed Fernando.
His spirit was reduced. Nevertheless, his pride was still standing.
"What do you know, you old invalid?" The boy's eyes looked at the powerful gentleman. "I don't see him fit to even run 42 km.
Old Ñeno laughed loudly.
"Even you can't do that," the book almost fell as he laughed, but he caught it in mid-air. "Your strides are too wide, I wouldn't be surprised if you had an injury from time to time. You also need some adjustments to the bike frame, as well as the saddle for a more aerodynamic riding position. Right now your back must be complaining to the four winds" the man licked his lips, euphoric. "And I haven't seen you swim yet."
Something was cooking in Fernando's mind.
"What do you know?" he said to make sure of something.
Mr. Ñeno snorted in amusement.
"For years I was a trophy winner, mommy and daddy's boy," he almost spat as he spoke. "I grew up watching triathlon, I practiced triathlon..." something I didn't want to say why I look at the book. "Now I just read Triathlon!"
The boy made the decision.
Another six months passed.
A commentator of the competition to classify to the nationals was saying:
There goes Fernando Pollux! The boy is unstoppable. Fifth in the open water stage, third in the cycling stage, but he is going for first place. He is competing with Alfonso Alvarez in the first place.
This is an impressive competition, gentlemen. Two kilometers to go, but it feels like these two guys are leaving it all on the road.
The rookie is about to beat one of the best in the country by five years. No less was expected from the Triathlon Artist, the elder Ferrer who had disappeared after the fatal accident in one of his routine training runs. However, despite his disability, he has managed to get a worthy successor.
Even I want the boy to win! He conveys to me the true spirit of the triathlon.
Gentlemen, I want to cry!
500 meters to go! 300 meters to go! And the newbie has pulled away from Alvarez...
He's finishing strong!
And he's won! The boy has won!
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label Emerging Technologies
Bringing buildings to life
Turning a two-dimensional drawing of a building on a piece of paper into a three-dimensional object is easier than one would imagine. Lynton Dent, business development engineer at Rapid 3D, explains how it's done, as well as why you'd want to.
By Alison Job for Kemtek Imaging Systems
Johannesburg, 28 Mar 2019
Lynton Dent, business development engineer, Rapid 3D.
The ability to take a two-dimensional flat image and create a three-dimensional model from it presents the opportunity to tell a story, to bring a design to life in the form of a 3D print. Lynton Dent, business development engineer at Rapid 3D, explains: "It's a transition from printing out the architect's initial concept on paper; the next logical step is to graduate from a two-dimensional image to a three-dimensional model that brings the design to life. It's all about graphically and physically telling a story to illustrate your vision to the customer; you're basically selling a concept."
Aziza Mahomed, Business Development Manager for Epson at Kemtek Imaging Systems, agrees: "Large-format CAD printers provide an easy and efficient way for architects to produce two-dimensional drawings in-house. In an increasingly competitive market, architects need to be able to produce high-resolution prints that include renderings, site plans or elevations in order to clearly communicate their technical and creative vision to the customer."
The next step, traditionally, has been to physically build a three-dimensional model of the proposed structure. However, this process is time-consuming and expensive, and hasn't always been able to accommodate the increasingly complex nature of today's architectural designs. Enter 3D manufacturing, with the ability to recreate a wide variety of shapes, structures, materials, etc, at the press of a button.
From design to printed model
The ability to produce 3D printed models of architectural drawings allows engineers and architects to quickly and cost-effectively create scale models of their designs.
In very simple terms, 3D printed items are manufactured by either scanning the item to be replicated or creating a design in CAD. "However," cautions Dent, "If you did a 3D design on a CAD package, you could convert that to a 3D print. But, if you did your architectural design in a 2D format, you can't covert it."
Some skill is required to render an architectural design suitable for 3D printing, because some areas of the structure might need to be thickened so they can be 3D manufactured. He clarifies: "If you scale down an architectural model, something that is in 100mm in real life will become 1mm, which you can't print on a 3D printer, so you might need to thicken the model in certain areas to make it printable. This is one of the larger cost components of 3D manufacturing, as thickening the design to make the resulting model viable has to be done manually."
Why create a 3D printed model?
The aim is to tell a story, says Dent. "It enables architects or engineers to present their design to an outside party in two different formats, starting with a two-dimensional printout, supported with a three-dimensional model of the proposed structure. So, if they're tendering for a bid, for example, they can illustrate what they have in mind very clearly."
This technology enables architects to create a working, realistic scale model of a complex structure.
However, a 3D printed model doesn't replace the handmade model of old, and while it may be faster to 3D print, it's not necessarily cheaper. "It's just not economically viable to print an entire structure because of the size, in terms of material consumed, and time required to change the design and print something that large. However, it's a perfect solution for intricate designs or moving parts that you want to highlight to prospective investors," says Dent. The end result is a hybrid model that incorporates conventional architectural model-building techniques and 3D print, a new tool in the toolbox for the three-dimensional model builder.
Hybrid models work best
A hybrid model gives the architect the freedom to convert the idea s/he has on paper into a realistic three-dimensional model. "They have far more freedom than they'd have using conventional model building techniques. Modern architecture is quite organic and it's difficult to recreate organic design using conventional techniques of model building, while 3D printing allows them more freedom. They can bring their concept to life and make it a tangible thing the customer can see instead of having to interpret it off a 2D image or rendering."
One of the big advantages of being able to incorporate 3D manufactured elements is that it's expensive to recreate complexity when making an architectural model, while with 3D printing, it costs no more to render complexity. "We're seeing growing adoption of 3D manufacturing for complex models, but we're also seeing growth in the adoption of hybrid models," says Dent.
Benefits of 3D printing:
* It eliminates ambiguity about complex or abstract design elements and materials.
* It shows potential investors exactly what they'll be investing in.
* There's no need to wait for someone to make a model by hand.
* Implementing design changes is quick.
* It easily recreates textures, finishes and colours.
Dent concludes: "No amount of drawings or digital 3D designs can replicate the real-life perspective that a 3D manufactured scale model can provide. It also enables architects to try new ways of designing because they can quickly 3D print their ideas, and change them if they need to."
Rapid 3D is a subsidiary of Kemtek Imaging Solutions.


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Q: WPF MVVM: ComboBox SelectedValue binding Due to feedback in comments, I have updated my question.
I am trying to sort and fill a ComboBox (cbVehicle) based on SelectedValue/Item in another ComboBox (cbLicenseHolder).
The binding to the properties is done with a BindableCollection (basically the same as an ObservableCollection).
Below you will see my ViewModel.
namespace Ridel.Hub.ViewModels {

    public class TripViewModel : Conductor<IScreen>.StackNavigation {

        private readonly IWindowManager windowManager;

        private BindableCollection<LicenseHolder> _licenseHolders;
        public BindableCollection<LicenseHolder> LicenseHolders {

            get => _licenseHolders;
            set => SetAndNotify(ref this._licenseHolders, value);
        }

        private BindableCollection<License> _licenses;
        public BindableCollection<License> Licenses {

            get => _licenses;
            set => SetAndNotify(ref this._licenses, value);
        }

        #region Constructor
        public TripViewModel(IWindowManager windowManager) {

            this.windowManager = windowManager;
            LicenseHolders = new BindableCollection<LicenseHolder>();
            Licenses = new BindableCollection<License>();
        }
        #endregion // Constructor

        #region ComboBoxes

        public void FillComboBoxLicenseHolders() {

            try {

                DataSet ds = new DataSet();

                using (SqlConnection sqlCon = new SqlConnection(ConnectionString.connectionString)) {

                    SqlDataAdapter sqlDA = new();
                    sqlDA.SelectCommand = new SqlCommand("select Foretaksnavn from tblLicenseHolder", sqlCon);
                    sqlDA.Fill(ds);
                }

                DataTable dt = new();
                dt = ds.Tables[0];

                for (int i = 0; i < dt.Rows.Count; i++) {

                    DataRow dr = dt.NewRow();
                    dr = dt.Rows[i];
                    LicenseHolder licenseHolder = new();
                    licenseHolder.Foretaksnavn = dr["Foretaksnavn"].ToString();

                    LicenseHolders.Add(licenseHolder);
                }

            } catch (Exception ex) {

                MessageBox.Show(ex.Message, "Message", MessageBoxButton.OK, MessageBoxImage.Information);
            }
        }

        public void FillComboBoxLicenses() {

            Licenses.Clear();

            try {

                DataSet ds = new();

                using (SqlConnection sqlCon = new SqlConnection(ConnectionString.connectionString)) {

                    SqlDataAdapter sqlDA = new();
                    sqlDA.SelectCommand = new SqlCommand("fillLicensesComboBox", sqlCon);
                    sqlDA.SelectCommand.CommandType = CommandType.StoredProcedure;
                    sqlDA.SelectCommand.Parameters.Add("@Foretaksnavn", SqlDbType.NVarChar).Value = CbLicenseHolderSelection.ToString();
                    sqlDA.Fill(ds);
                }

                DataTable dt = new();
                dt = ds.Tables[0];

                for (int i = 0; i < dt.Rows.Count; i++) {

                    DataRow dr = dt.NewRow();
                    dr = dt.Rows[i];
                    License license = new();
                    license.KjøretøyID = dr["KjøretøyID"].ToString();

                    Licenses.Add(license);
                }

            } catch (Exception ex) {

                MessageBox.Show(ex.Message, "Message", MessageBoxButton.OK, MessageBoxImage.Information);
            }
        }

        private string _cbLicenseHolderSelection;
        public string CbLicenseHolderSelection {

            get { return this._cbLicenseHolderSelection; }
            set { SetAndNotify(ref this._cbLicenseHolderSelection, value);

                if (value != null) {

                    FillComboBoxLicenses();
                }
            }
        }

As you can see, I have two BindableCollection, one named LicenseHolders, the other named Licenses. LicenseHolders is bound to cbLicenseHolder, Licenses is bound to cbVehicle.
Also, you see that I have added my method; FillComboBoxLicenses, to the CbLicenseHolderSelection property, and in the XAML underneath, you will see that I have tried to bind the property to the SelectedValue of the cbLicenseHolder.
But I am obviously missing a piece of the picture here. cbVehicle is not being populated.
XAML below:
<ComboBox Name="cbLicenseHolder" Canvas.Left="50" Canvas.Top="204" Width="291"
          ItemsSource="{Binding LicenseHolders, Mode=TwoWay}"
          Loaded="{s:Action FillComboBoxLicenseHolders}"
          DisplayMemberPath="Foretaksnavn"
          SelectedValue="{Binding CbLicenseHolderSelection, UpdateSourceTrigger=PropertyChanged}"
          FontSize="12"
/>

<ComboBox Name="cbVehicle" Canvas.Left="381" Canvas.Top="204" Width="269"
          ItemsSource="{Binding Licenses, Mode=TwoWay}"
          DisplayMemberPath="KjøretøyID"
          FontSize="12"
          IsEnabled="True"
          IsSynchronizedWithCurrentItem="True"
/>

Both LicenseHolder.cs and License.cs has implemented PropertyChangedBase.
Their properties looks like this:
private string _foretaksnavn;
public string Foretaksnavn {
    get { return this._foretaksnavn; }
    set { SetAndNotify(ref this._foretaksnavn, value); }
}

SetAndNotify is a framework function - it does this:

"Takes, by reference, a field, and its new value. If field != value,
will set field = value and raise a PropertyChanged notification."

My stored procedure:
SET ANSI_NULLS ON
GO
SET QUOTED_IDENTIFIER ON
GO
ALTER PROCEDURE [dbo].[getLicense]
    @Foretaksnavn nvarchar(50)
AS
SELECT tblLicense.ID, LøyvehaverID, KjøretøyID
FROM tblLicense
INNER JOIN tblLicenseHolder
ON tblLicense.LøyvehaverID = tblLicenseHolder.Foretaksnavn
WHERE tblLicense.LøyvehaverID = @Foretaksnavn

A: Take this not as an answer, but as clarifying questions for a better understanding of the problem.
I just need some explanations that include the code, so I have to give them in the form of an answer.

*

*Change the implementation of properties, method and bindings as follows and report the result:

private LicenseHolder _cbLicenseHolderSelection;
public LicenseHolder CbLicenseHolderSelection {

   get { return this._cbLicenseHolderSelection; }
   set { SetAndNotify(ref this._cbLicenseHolderSelection, value);

       if (value != null) {

           FillComboBoxLicenses();
       }
   }
}

<ComboBox Name="cbLicenseHolder" Canvas.Left="50" Canvas.Top="204" Width="291"
          ItemsSource="{Binding LicenseHolders, Mode=TwoWay}"
          Loaded="{s:Action FillComboBoxLicenseHolders}"
          DisplayMemberPath="Foretaksnavn"
          SelectedItem="{Binding CbLicenseHolderSelection, UpdateSourceTrigger=PropertyChanged}"
          FontSize="12"
/>

public ObservableCollection<License> Licenses {get;}
    = new ObservableCollection<License>();

public void FillComboBoxLicenses() {

    try {

        DataSet ds = new();

        using (SqlConnection sqlCon = new SqlConnection(ConnectionString.connectionString)) {

            SqlDataAdapter sqlDA = new();
            sqlDA.SelectCommand = new SqlCommand("fillLicensesComboBox", sqlCon);
            sqlDA.SelectCommand.CommandType = CommandType.StoredProcedure;
            sqlDA.SelectCommand
                     .Parameters
                     .Add("@Foretaksnavn", SqlDbType.NVarChar)
            // It is necessary to specify a specific property for the Value.
                     .Value = CbLicenseHolderSelection.SomeProperty.ToString();
            sqlDA.Fill(ds);
        }

        DataTable dt = new();
        dt = ds.Tables[0];

        Licenses.Clear();

        for (int i = 0; i < dt.Rows.Count; i++) {

            DataRow dr = dt.NewRow();
            dr = dt.Rows[i];
            License license = new();
            license.KjøretøyID = dr["KjøretøyID"].ToString();

            Licenses.Add(license);
        }

    } // On this line (after the for loop), set a breakpoint.

    catch (Exception ex) {

        MessageBox.Show(ex.Message, "Message", MessageBoxButton.OK, MessageBoxImage.Information);
    }
}

Also tell how many items are in the Licenses collection after stopping in the FillComboBoxLicenses method on the line after the loop.

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National Latino Broadcasting, LLC. (NLB) announced today that it will launch EN VIVO, a new music channel targeting US Hispanics, this Thursday, January 12th, 2012. The channel, which will be a mix of chart-topping hits and live performances, is part of a two-channel deal with Sirius XM Radio.
EN VIVO, airing on SiriusXM channel 147, promises to be much more than just an outlet for the hottest music. Its varied programming will include: Tu Manana Live, a bilingual morning talk show; The Mash Up, a mix of today's hits in Spanish and English chosen by world-renowned DJs; Concierto EN VIVO, where listeners can experience the best concerts from around the world; and Club EN VIVO, live broadcasts from the nation's hottest clubs.
"We are convinced that EN VIVO will become a favorite for Hispanics and non-Hispanics alike looking for a channel where Latin music is more than a preference; it is a lifestyle. The sheer diversity of genres within this music makes the programming possibilities truly exciting and our partnership with The Latin Recording Academy® makes this endeavor unique and unprecedented," said Nelson Albareda, President and CEO of NLB.
NLB recently entered into an exclusive deal with The Latin Recording Academy, the non-profit organization that annually recognizes excellence in the recorded arts and sciences through the Latin GRAMMYs, the most prestigious award in Latin music, as well as provide educational and outreach programs for the Latin music community. The Latin Recording Academy has granted EN VIVO rights to air daily content related to the Latin GRAMMYs, as well as historical material from its archives. In addition, it will become the official satellite radio partner of the Latin GRAMMY Awards and its related events.
The channel, whose slogan is Donde Nace la Musica (Where Music Is Born), will broadcast from its new state-of-the-art facility in Miami and has secured partnerships with studios in New York and Los Angeles. These performance studios will allow live concerts to be broadcast as daily and weekly specials. Additional programming highlights include new music and a live recorded performance per hour, thus fostering fresh and current content. While the channel will cater to the ever-growing Hispanic market in general, its mix of quality music in Spanish and English will widen its appeal.
In April 2011, NLB was selected by Sirius XM Radio to lease two channels on a long-term basis to air on each of the Sirius and XM satellite radio platforms. EN VIVO is the second channel in the media entity's roster. In May 2011, NLB signed talk show icon Cristina Saralegui to an exclusive contract, and plans to simultaneously launch Cristina Radio.
NLB will offer listeners a wide array of 24/7 programming on a variety of subjects that include news, entertainment, music, and political issues. Its unique platform of relevant and innovative topics will offer SiriusXM listeners inspirational and compelling information daily.
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Quality of enrolment data meets prescribed standards laid down by UIDAI.
If any of the above conditions is not satisfied, then Aadhaar number will not be issued and the enrolment gets rejected. The processes leading to Aadhaar generation are explained below.
Each resident enrolment is in a form of software packet which gets encrypted after completion of enrolment in the client itself and is uploaded to the central ID repository (CIDR) using the upload client provided to the Enrolment Agencies by UIDAI. The uploaded packet records are maintained in the client software to prevent duplicate packets being uploaded to the server, thus saving the processing time as well as packet rejection. All the data transfer to the server is performed using secured file transfer Protocol and so there is no chance of leakage of data to any unauthorised agency. The documents received from resident are also scanned and becomes part of enrolment packet which is uploaded to CIDR.
CIDR Sanity Checks: Each enrolment packet is exhaustively checked for validity – checksums, packet meta data, etc. – in the CIDR DMZ using automated process before it is moved to the production zone of CIDR for processing.
Archived packet is kept securely and separated from core enrolment and authentication systems.
Archival system may allow on-demand data retrieval with appropriate access control and approvals.
Regular back up of Archived data is taken to ensure zero data loss.
Demographic De-duplication: Demographic de-duplication is used primarily to catch trivial duplicates (non-fraudulent cases where all the demographic fields are identical) that are inadvertently submitted to the system, e.g., when a resident has not received Aadhaar number few days after enrolment and decides to re-enrol at an enrolment station again. It is also used to de-duplicate children under the age of 5 year as biometrics data is not captured for children as per UIDAI policy. The goal of demographic de-duplication is to filter these cases and hence reduce the number of trivial duplicates going for biometric de-duplication.
Manual Quality Checks: Enrolment packets are sent for manual quality checks, where various quality check operators check the data for demographic and photo quality issues. This includes sanity tests against the resident photo – existence of human image, gross errors in gender and age, gender and photo mismatch as well as issues with the captured data (eg. transliteration errors).
Biometric De-duplication: Once a packet passes all validations, and demographic checks, it is sent to the biometrics sub-system for biometric de-duplication. Automated Biometric Identification System ( ABIS) systems from 3 different vendors are used to ensure the highest levels of accuracy and performance. The vendors are incentivised based on their accuracy and performance to ensure that they continue to improve the performance of their systems. These vendors are provided with resident's anonymized biometrics along with a reference number (generated in CIDR) without disclosing identity of the residents. The ABIS system compares the resident's biometrics with all existing biometrics in their gallery to find duplicates, if any.
Manual Adjudication: All duplicates identified by ABIS systems are sent to the adjudication module. The purpose of this module is to ensure no resident's enrolment is rejected due to potential false matches of the ABIS systems.
Aadhaar number is allotted after determining the uniqueness of the resident. The resident's demographics data is associated with this Aadhaar number and so it can be used as an identity proof. This information is also sent to the authentication systems, so that resident authentication can be performed successfully.
After Aadhaar generation, the data is shared with print partner. The print partner is responsible for printing the letter (including tracking information), and delivering it to the logistics partner. The logistics partner (India Post) is then responsible for the delivery of the physical letter to the resident.
No. Just, by knowing your Aadhaar number, no one can harm you. It's just like any other identity document such as passport, voter ID, PAN card, ration card, driving license, etc., that you have been using freely for decades with service providers. Aadhaar identity, instead, is instantly verifiable and hence more trusted. Also, as per the Aadhaar Act 2016, the Aadhaar card is required to be verified by fingerprint, iris scan, OTP authentication, and QR code. Hence, it is near impossible to impersonate you if you use Aadhaar to prove your identity. People have been freely giving other identity documents such as passport, voter ID, PAN card, ration card, driving license, etc. But did they stop using these documents for the fear that somebody would use them to impersonate? No! They continue using them and if any fraud happens, the law enforcement agencies handle them as per law. The same logic will apply to Aadhaar. In fact, Aadhaar is more secure than many other identity documents, because unlike other IDs, Aadhaar is instantly verifiable through biometric and OTP authentication and QR code. Further, under the Aadhaar Act, 2016 stringent penalties, including fines and imprisonment are provided whenever a person misuses your Aadhaar number or tries to cause any harm to you.
One must keep in mind that a bank account cannot be opened merely on the presentation or submission of a physical Aadhaar card or its photocopy. Under the PML Rules and RBI circulars, to open a bank account, the bank is required to do biometric or OTP authentication and other due diligence before accepting Aadhaar for banking transaction or KYC. So no one can open a bank account in your name without your verification through biometric/OTP etc. If however, a bank account is opened by accepting Aadhaar without biometric or OTP authentication and other verification, then the bank will be held responsible for any loss. An Aadhaar holder cannot be held responsible for bank's fault. It is just like if some fraudster opens a bank account by presenting someone else's Voter card/Ration card, it is the bank that would be held responsible not the voter or ration card holder. Till date no Aadhaar holder has suffered any financial loss on account of such misuse.
When you link your bank account, demat account, mutual fund account, PAN, etc., with Aadhaar, you secure yourself because no one can impersonate you to avail these services. Often the fraudsters carry out transactions and transfer money from someone else's account to their accounts and go untraced as they generally submit their fake identities to the bank while opening their accounts. They operate bank accounts in fictitious names/companies and run shell companies' accounts to carry out money laundering or stash black money. Therefore, when all the bank accounts are verified with Aadhaar then it would not be possible for these unscrupulous elements to go untraced and banking as a whole would become more safe and secure as the identity of each bank account holders is established uniquely beyond doubt through eKYC. As of now 96 crore bank accounts out of total 110 crore accounts have been linked to Aadhaar.
At the same time, you also contribute to serve the vital national interests by making the system rid of bogus, fakes and duplicates who could misuse IDs to evade taxes, siphon off public money, etc. Through use of Aadhaar and other process improvements, the Government has been able to weed out more than 6 crore fakes, duplicates and ghosts beneficiaries and save more than Rs. 90,000 crore of public money. Also, ghost and shell entities and companies used to be created for tax evasion, money laundering, terror financing, etc. Verification of identity through Aadhaar has helped curb these practices. Similarly, use of Aadhaar has checked unscrupulous elements that used to resort to impersonation in various examination and tests for college admission and jobs, etc., and thereby denying the genuine candidates of their rightful dues. There are number of other areas where verification of identity through Aadhaar has brought in fairness and transparency in the system.
Aadhaar is to be accepted as a proof of identity only after proper authentication under the Aadhaar Act. Also, UIDAI strongly recommends that if authentication facility is not available, the verification of Aadhaar should be done offline through QR code available on the physical Aadhaar copy. If any agency does not follow these best practices, then that agency will be fully responsible for situations or losses arising out of possible misuse or impersonation. An Aadhaar holder is not responsible for the wrongful act of or by any agency.
Just like by merely knowing your bank account number, one cannot withdraw money from your account, similarly by merely knowing your Aadhaar number, no one can withdraw money from Aadhaar linked bank account. As in bank for withdrawing money, your signature, debit card, PIN, OTP, etc., is required, similarly for withdrawing money from your Aadhaar linked bank account through Aadhaar, your fingerprint, IRIS or OTP sent to your Aadhaar registered mobile will be required. No Aadhaar holder has suffered any financial or other loss or identity theft on account of any said misuse or attempted impersonation of Aadhaar. Notably, everyday more than 3 crore Authentications are carried out on the Aadhaar platform. In the last eight years, so far more than 2,182 crore authentications (till 31st July 2018) have been successfully done. UIDAI keeps upgrading and reviewing its security systems and safety mechanisms to make Aadhaar more secure and more useable. There has not been a single instance of biometric data breach from Aadhaar database. Therefore, people should freely use and give Aadhaar to prove their identity as and when required.
No. As your bank information is not shared by the bank with anyone else, no one can have information about your bank account just by knowing your Aadhaar number. Also, UIDAI or any entity for that matter would not have any information about your bank account. For example, you give your mobile number at various places and to various authorities such as bank, passport authorities, income tax departments, etc. Would the telecom company have access to your bank information, income tax returns, etc.? Obviously no! Similarly, when you provide Aadhaar number to various service providers, your detail remains with the respective service providers and no single entity including the Government or UIDAI will have access to your personal information spread across various service providers.
You should use your Aadhaar without any hesitation for proving your identity and doing transactions, just like you use your bank account number, PAN card, debit card, credit card, etc., wherever required. What UIDAI has advised is that Aadhaar card should be freely used for proving identity and doing transactions, but should not be put on public platforms like Twitter, Facebook, etc. People give their debit card or credit card details or cheque (which has bank account number) when they purchase goods, or pay school fee, water, electricity, telephone and other utility bills, etc. Similarly, you can freely use your Aadhaar to establish your identity as and when required without any fear. While using Aadhaar, you should do the same level of due diligence as you do in case of other ID cards – not more, not less.
You use PAN card, debit card, credit card, bank cheques wherever required. But do you put these details openly on internet and social media such as Facebook, Twitter, etc.? Obviously no! You do not put such personal details unnecessarily in public domain so that there is no unwarranted invasion attempt on your privacy. The same logic needs to be applied in case of uses of Aadhaar.
b) Register on it (if not already done). Your PAN (Permanent Account Number) will be your user id.
c) Log in by entering the User ID, password and date of birth.
d) A pop up window will appear, prompting you to link your PAN with Aadhaar. If not, go to 'Profile Settings' on Menu bar and click on 'Link Aadhaar'.
e) Details such as name date of birth and gender will already be mentioned as per the PAN details.
f) Verify the PAN details on screen with the ones mentioned on your Aadhaar. Pls. note that if there is a mismatch, you need to get the same corrected in either of the documents.
g) If the details match, enter your Aadhaar number and click on the "link now" button.
i) You may also visit https://www.utiitsl.com/ OR https://www.egov-nsdl.co.in/ to link your PAN and Aadhaar.
Aadhaar updation takes up to 90 days. If your update request is more than 90 days old, then Please dial 1947 (toll free) or write to help@uidai.gov.in for further assistance.
If resident does not get Aadhaar letter he/she should contact UIDAI contact centre with his/her Enrolment number or he/she may check Aadhaar status here.https://resident.uidai.gov.in/check-aadhaar-status or meanwhile resident can download e-Aadhaar .
The resident can contact the Contact Centre (through phone / portal / email) with the enrolment number and make a request for sending a new letter communicating Aadhaar.
Aadhaar generation may take up to 90 days. Aadhaar letter is delivered by post. Once Aadhaar is generated, you also get a sms on registered mobile (if mobile number provided during enrolment).
The resident gets an opportunity to notice and correct such errors during enrolment while the data is being entered. One more opportunity is given to the resident to make corrections prior to finalization of Enrolment request and printing of the Enrolment Acknowledgment. In the event that both these opportunities are missed, resident can get the name address corrected by visiting the enrolment centre along with relevant documents and enrolment slip within 96 hours of enrolment.
The reason for rejection along with steps to be taken post rejection will be communicated to the resident and the Registrar.
Yes, Registrars can add / remove / modify Introducers at a later stage. The area of operations of an Introducer can also be modified at a later stage. UIDAI encourages Registrars to review performance of Introducers on an on-going basis and make changes to the list as required.
As per the DDSVP Committee report, a flag is maintained in Aadhaar database to indicate if Date of Birth (DoB) is verified or declared.
Aadhaar is a 12-digit unique identity number that can be obtained by residents of India, based on their biometric and demographic data. The process for Aadhaar enrolment of resident of the country involves use of certain basic demographic information combined with ten finger prints, both irises and photograph to uniquely identify a resident through a process of de-duplication.
An Aadhaar number issued to an individual shall not be reassigned to any other individual. An Aadhaar number shall be a random number and bear no relation to the attributes or identity of the Aadhaar number holder.
No resident can have a duplicate number since it is linked to their individual biometrics; thereby identifying fake and ghost identities.
Residents who are eligible for Aadhaar can apply for Aadhaar as per the provisions of the Aadhaar Act and the Regulations framed thereunder. Similarly, agencies providing benefits and services may choose to use Aadhaar in their systems and may require that their beneficiaries or customers provide their Aadhaar for these services.
One Aadhaar: Aadhaar is a unique number, and no resident can have a duplicate number since it is linked to their individual biometrics; thereby identifying fake and ghost identities which result in leakages today. Savings from eliminating duplicates and fakes through Aadhaar-based identification will further enable governments to expand benefits to other eligible residents.
Portability: Aadhaar is a universal number, and agencies and services can contact the central Unique Identification database from anywhere in the country to authenticate a beneficiary's identity by availing authentication services.
Inclusion of those without any existing identity documents: A problem in reaching benefits to poor and marginalized residents is that they often lack the identification documents they need to receive State benefits; the "Introducer" system which has been approved for data verification for the UIDAI will enable such residents to establish an identity.
Electronic benefit transfers: The UID-enabled-Bank-Account network will offer a secure and low cost platform to directly remit benefits to residents without the heavy costs associated today with benefit distribution; the leakages in the current system will also be stemmed as a result.
Aadhaar-based authentication to confirm entitlement delivered to the beneficiary: The UIDAI will offer online authentication services for agencies who wish to validate a resident's identity; this service will enable confirmation of the entitlement actually reaching the intended beneficiary. Improved services through increased transparency: Clear accountability and transparent monitoring would significantly improve access and quality of entitlements to beneficiaries and the agency alike.
Self-service puts residents in control: Using Aadhaar as an authentication mechanism, residents should be able to access up-to-date information about their entitlements, demand services and redress their grievances directly from their mobile phone, kiosks or other means. In the case of self-service on the resident's mobile, security is assured using two-factor authentication (i.e. by proving possession of the resident's registered Mobile Number and knowledge of the resident's Aadhaar PIN). These standards are compliant with the Reserve Bank of India's approved standards for Mobile Banking and Payments.


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Ram Gopal Verma's sequel to his hit movie 'Bhoot' 'BHHOOoo.!', starring Manisha Koirala has completed its shooting without much hoopla.
The special thing about this movie is that it has been entirely shot in 3D.
"To shoot in 3D one needs a lot more patience. The entire film is sot in 3D and we are done with the entire shooting of the film. The film is in its post production stage," said Ram Gopal Verma to IANS.
Manisha Koirala, who was last seen in 'I Am' for which she even won a National Award, will be back into mainstream Bollywood movies with this film.
"I think I and Manisha share a very good rapport since 'Company' and obviously she was excited with the kind of role and she said yes to the film," said the director.
The director is very impressed with the actress as many actors prefer to be shot in 2D and then converted into 3D but Manisha Koirala had no qualms with being shot in 3D itself.
But the director added that there was no lead actor in the movie.
"There is no leading actor in the film. The film is about one little girl. It is scheduled for an August release," he concluded.
The original movie 'Bhoot' that starred Ajay Devgn and Urmila Matondkar was a huge box-office hit. It needs to be seen if the sequel can create the same magic.
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Despite the defendant's related arguments, the court concludes that the sentence had been set forth at the time of the plea, and the defendant was aware of the possibility of a maximum sentence. Counsel was not adversarial to the defendant. Defense counsel was only repeating the record. (People v Alverez 143 AD3d 543, People v Burgos 298 AD2d 190, People v Benitz 290 AD2d 363.
As to the contention of the defendant that his sentencing could be interpreted as a motion to withdraw his plea, the court clearly rejected this argument when it was determined that his arguments were not reflected in the record (People v Lewichi 118 AD3d 1328, 1329 [4th Dept. 2014]. The court made its' decision before the defense counsel made a comment regarding the voluntary nature of his plea which was averse to MM (People v Mitchell 21 NY3d 964, 966-967 . The court concludes that according to the record, the court's rejection of any motion to withdraw wasn't caused by the defense counsel's comments during the sentencing hearing (People v Carter Doucette 124 AD3d 1323, People v Homes 145 AD3d 641, 642 [1st Dept. 2016].
The court feels that the sentence isn't unreasonably severe or harsh. The court declines the defendant's request to reduce the sentence in the interest of justice (CPL 470.15 [b]).
The Uniform Sentence and Commitment form incorrectly states that the defendant is a second felony offender. This should be corrected to show that he was sentenced as a second felony drug offender who was previously convicted of a violent felony offense (People v Oberdorf 136 AD 1291, 1292 [4th Dept. 2016].
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Q: C++14: How can I use my template function with `iterator` and `const_iterator` So I have these two functions which should make it more pleasant to check whether a key exists in a map:
template<template <typename...> class Map, typename K, typename T>
bool isEqualToEndOfMap(const typename Map<K, T>::iterator &it, const Map<K, T> &map) {
    return it == map.end();
}

template<template <typename...> class Map, typename K, typename T>
bool isInMap(const K &key, const Map<K, T> &map) {
    return isEqualToEndOfMap(map.find(key), map);
}

But unfortunately, map.find() returns an std::map::const_iterator which is incompatible with std::map::iterator. I can't change to const typename Map<K, T>::const_iterator because I want to use isEqualToEndOfMap with regular iterators (non const), due to this:
const auto ret = std::find_if(mmap.begin(), mmap.end(),
                                    [streamShm](const std::pair<int, StreamMapContainer> pair) {
                                        return pair.second.pcktRefShm->id() == streamShm->id();
                                    });
if(isEqualToEndOfMap(ret, mmap))

std::find_if returns a regular iterator because map.begin() and map.end() are returning regular iterators. Sure, casting is possible. But it is even uglier:
std::map<int, StreamMapContainer>::const_iterator(..).

A: Couple of points:

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*There is no need to for isEqualToEndOfMap to accept the iterator by reference.

*You may use a const_iterator as the argument type in isEqualToEndOfMap. An object of type iterator can be used in a call to the function.

template<template <typename...> class Map, typename K, typename T>
bool isEqualToEndOfMap(typename Map<K, T>::const_iterator it, const Map<K, T> &map) {
    return it == map.end();
}

That should work in both use cases in your posted code.
Update, in response to OP's comment.
In a comment, you wrote:

But even if is cheap, why not avoid it?

You have to explore your options and decide which one is the best for your needs.
In addition to what I already suggested, I can think of two more options.
Option 2
Have couple of overloads, one for const_iterator and one for iterator.
template<template <typename...> class Map, typename K, typename T>
bool isEqualToEndOfMap(const typename Map<K, T>::const_iterator &it, const Map<K, T> &map) {
    return it == map.end();
}

template<template <typename...> class Map, typename K, typename T>
bool isEqualToEndOfMap(const typename Map<K, T>::iterator &it, const Map<K, T> &map) {
    return it == map.end();
}

This is not better than the first option since you have to maintain essentially duplicate code.
Option 3
Use const_iterator& as the argument type instead of const_iterator.
template<template <typename...> class Map, typename K, typename T>
bool isEqualToEndOfMap(const typename Map<K, T>::const_iterator &it, const Map<K, T> &map) {
    return it == map.end();
}

This saves you a copy when the function is called with a const_iterator but still requires a copy, a temporary object, when it is called with an iterator object.
You could potentially use this option but it is not idiomatic. Iterator objects are meant to be used almost as thought they are pointers and passed by value.
My recommendation would be to stick with the first option.

A: Why not two templates:
template<template <typename...> class Map, typename K, typename T>
bool isEqualToEndOfMap(const typename Map<K, T>::iterator &it, const Map<K, T> &map) {
    return it == map.end();
}

and:
template<template <typename...> class Map, typename K, typename T>
bool isEqualToEndOfMap(const typename Map<K, T>::const_iterator &it, const Map<K, T> &map) {
    return it == map.end();
}


There is a dramatic increase in students seeking help for mental-health issues.
Audrey Carleton , a fourth-year student, takes Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) medications daily to help with concentration on school work.
So when she was off her medications due to a miscommunication with her psychiatrist at McGill University in Montreal, Ms. Carleton lost focus. She had two midterms the next day, and was not prepared for them.
Ms. Carleton went to the school's Counselling and Mental Health Service for help, hoping to see a psychiatrist by the end of the day to obtain prescriptions and an excusal note.
Without a clear intent to injure herself or others, Ms. Carleton's chances of getting a same-day appointment were low.
By late evening, she decided to visit the student-run peer support centre, where a student helped her draft an e-mail explaining the situation to both professors. Ms. Carleton heard back from one professor before the exam, and was able to get a deferral the next day.
"If I hadn't been able to talk to the peersupport centre, I think that would have ended up being a much bigger crisis than it was in the end," Ms. Carleton added.
Stories like hers reflect the growing strain on McGill's mental-health services, which has seen a 35-per-cent increase in students seeking help over the past five years. But this seems to be a common trend among other universities, as well.
A survey of 15 universities and colleges conducted by the Toronto Star and the Ryerson School of Journalism found that mental-health budgets have increased on average by 35 per cent, indicating a rapid increase in students seeking support.
It is hard to pinpoint a single reason for the dramatic increase in students seeking help. Some experts credit destigmatization campaigns, such as Bell Let's Talk, for creating a culture where mental health is no longer a taboo subject. Others have linked the use of social media with poorer mental well-being, especially when it causes predominantly young adult socialmedia users to experience feelings of low self-esteem or self-loathing.
What is clear is that the percentage of students who experience overwhelming anxiety and depression has gone up from three years ago, according to the most recent National College Health Assessment survey, a 2016 North American survey, which included responses from about 44,000 students from 41 Canadian postsecondary institutions. A fifth of Canadian postsecondary students are depressed and anxious or battling other mental health issues, up about 3 to 4 per cent from 2013, The Globe and Mail reported. Another troubling finding is the percentage of Canadian students who indicated seriously contemplating suicide – 13 per cent – which increased by about 3.5 per cent from 2013.
Administrators at higher-education institutions are well aware that mental health is a growing issue on campuses.
"Almost every jurisdiction in the country has put significant resources into ... mental-health services. Universities have certainly aimed to respond to the problem," says Glenda MacQueen, vice-dean of the medical school at the University of Calgary.
But determining whether universities have spent enough on mental-health services is a trickier question. Schools with a large proportion of students living on-campus require more resources than commuter campuses, because those students might not have access to their local psychiatrist or therapist. This also raises questions about the role of universities and the extent of mental-health care they should provide: Are universities responsible for providing care to students who are diagnosed with more severe illnesses and require long-term treatments?
Ultimately, it's a question of the university's priorities.
"We have athletic teams for everything, we have intramural competitions right up to national level, and we seem to all agree that that's something valid for universities to support. So it's up to the students, the administrators, the governors of the universities to decide how much investment do they want to make on mental health and well-being," Dr. MacQueen added.
With limited funding for university mental-health clinics, students have taken matters into their own hands by leading a variety of mental-health initiatives.
One such initiative is peer support centres, which are staffed by students and funded through student unions. Student volunteers generally undergo hours of training, and are equipped with active listening skills as well as offering nonjudgmental support.
"Having a peer to talk to can be a lot less intimidating than talking to someone who is a professional and maybe seen as an authority figure, or someone who has a different level of power than you do," says Danielle Sanford, the co-ordinator of UBC Speakeasy, and the co-chair of the Canadian Peer Support Network, a group in existence for two years.
UBC Speakeasy has about 43 volunteers, and normally has longer operating hours during the semester than the university-operated counselling services.
For some students, Speakeasy is seen as an alternative to the long wait times at counselling services.
"Students in the past have chosen to use Speakeasy because they are on a wait list for another service," says Ms. Sanford.
Students are not professionals and cannot replace the mental-health services offered by the university. But that does not mean students don't play an integral role in mental-health discussions.
"The first line of support for anyone is their peers; the first person that you talk to usually about mental-health issues or any kind of stresses or struggles that are going on are your friends or people that are in your classes or people that you are generally around. It's really important that we are all comfortable at supporting each other," says Ms. Sanford.


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