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The customer in question is Martin, the joint owner of a club which became flooded due to a drainage issue. The emergency call-out was requested on Tuesday evening and Tom, one of our engineers, arrived at 9pm to seek a solution for the soggy dancefloor. After some lengthy investigation and several tests, Tom was able to identify a blockage below a nearby building as the cause of the problem. By 2am his work was done - the nightclub's drainage was back in full flow and the floor was fit for dancing.
Tom may not be the greatest dancer (we can vouch for that) but he's certainly got a few moves when it comes to drainage repairs.


Activating and Empowering the Muladhara (Root) Chakra.
Good day, I used to be questioning if anybody right here had any ideas, meditations, or workout routines for empowering my Muladhara Chakra. I've just a few meditations and asanas (yoga poses) that I already use, however extra assist cannot go unsuitable.
Oooh this is a fun chakra to work with. It really opens your eyes to what you do automatically due to routine or other demands. This chakra is all about survival, instinct, getting your needs met. It's a selfish chakra, but it's the good kind of selfish.
Try this: for one entire day, pay attention to your needs, and meet. them. Feel the urge to go to the bathroom? Get up, go to the bathroom. Don't say "I'll hold it until…" or anything like that. Immediately meet your needs. Same thing with food, water, rest. Sometimes it's hard to meet your needs because maybe you're lazy or busy doing something else, but that is exactly why you need to do it. Empower yourself to take care of yourself.
This next thing is a bit…well….I'm going to talk about pooping. I know it's taboo to talk about it, but I think that sitting down and taking a dumb can be an excellent time to devote to the root chakra. First of all, if you assume a somewhat meditative posture and begin breathing deeply, it will physically help you release, which is always nice. Easy poops are happy poops. But the beauty of it is acknowledging the survival aspect. Defecating is considered dirty or unholy, but I think it is a very cleansing process (at least sometimes) and the act of releasing what is unnecessary to your body deserves attention and respect. Not only is it physically centered around your root chakra, but if you never pooped, you wouldn't be surviving.
To finish off, I think paying attention to what goes in is just as important as being mindful of what goes out. A lot of people will suggest eating red foods to activate the root chakra, but I have found that actually eating root vegetables gives me a greater connection. Things that are earthy and still have some dirt on them. Connection to the soil, to mother earth, that is extremely strengthening.
**edit: I am not normally so bathroom focused. I just re-read my comment and realized not only did I devote an entire paragraph to shitting, but I mentioned using the bathroom earlier in the comment as well. Normally I'd apologize, but honestly I think it's super important in regards to the root chakra, so get in touch with your dirty bathroom habits and empower yourself to defecate with the life source energy of the earth.


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Q: STRLEN printf on two lines? Can someone explain the following occurrence to me?
unsigned int i;
i = strlen("testData");
printf("%d\n", i);

Output:
8
5

Why is it printing the extra 5?
[Update:] After reading the comment, I stupidly realized where the 5 was coming from, sorry!

A: strlen stands for string length. Now, let's see... "testData".
1 - 't' 2 - 'e' 3 - 's' 4 - 't' 5 - 'D' 6 - 'a' 7 - 't' 8 - 'a'.

we counted 8.
now i is 8.
So, printf("%d\n", i);
prints 8.
And then later you have some code in your program which prints 5. Can't tell you why because I can't see the code

A: One possible explanation is that you have undefined behaviour because you are using a format specification for a signed integer (%d) but passing an unsigned int parameter. The correct printf call would be:
printf("%u\n", i);

Although unlikely, one possible explanation is that the undefined behaviour on your implementation results in the extra 5 being printed.

A: This code snippet should just print 8.There is something else beyond this code section that prints 5

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The Scot who burned down the White House
Alex Cochrane / September 3, 2014
Burning of the White House by British forces, 1814
The Scots have had had a remarkable impact on American history. Less well-known is the Scot who burned down the White House and inadvertently helped inspire the American national anthem, a "mad, romantic, money-getting" Cochrane.
Two hundred years ago a British force invaded and attacked Washington as part of the often forgotten War of 1812 with America. War was declared by the US for a number of issues with Britain: trade restrictions, the pressganging of American sailors, British support of Indian tribes and rivalry over the British North American territory (part of what was to become Canada).
The war was also partly tangled up with the Napoleonic wars between Britain and France. In April 1814, following the defeat of Napoleon, Britain could now concentrate on its war with America. Vice Admiral Sir Alexander Cochrane was appointed in command of the Royal Navy in America and the West Indies and decided to attack Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia. Aside from the psychological impact such raids would have it was also regarded as retaliation for destructive American raids in British Canadian territory.
In July 1814, following orders from Cochrane, Rear Admiral George Cockburn sent in a raiding party to Washington. The approaching British forced the American President James Madison and his party to flee so hurriedly that the raiding forces were able to sit down and enjoy the dinner and wine prepared for him before they burned the White House. They had already burned the Capital and the Library of Congress.
Less than a day after the attack a violent thunderstorm extinguished most of the fires and a tornado forced the British back to their ships. The incident barely lasted 24 hours but caused considerable shock in America and even attracted criticism in Britain and Parliament, although at the time most felt it was justification for the American incursions into Canada.
One myth from the incident was that it gave the White House its name because the walls were painted white to disguise the damage and scorch marks. Although there seems to be various explanations for why the President's Palace became the White House this is an unlikely one. Some of the scorch marks are still visible to this day where the areas have been left unpainted. With the Capital and the White House in ruins there was subsequent pressure to relocate the capital much further north. Washington businessmen quickly stepped-in and reconstruction of the White was finished in time for President James Monroe's inauguration in 1817.
White House in ruins 1814 (Image courtesy: http://www.whitehousehistory.org )
Following the Washington raid Cochrane moved onto the Battle of Baltimore where he directed a bombardment using bomb vessels and rocket ships which inspired Francis Scott Key's poem that became the Star-Spangled Banner, the US national anthem. However, the bombardment and the battle was considered a failure. Nor did Cochrane enhance his reputation with his role in the failed Battle of New Orleans which was also unfortunately fought after the war had finished, the slow communications of the day bearing the news of peace too late.
Despite his mixed success Cochrane was promoted and knighted and was to eventually die in Paris in 1832. In some ways he was lucky, in 1806 a cannonball blew his hat off his head while he was on the deck of his flagship, HMS Northumberland. He is buried in Pere Lachaise where by coincidence a few years ago I stumbled across his low-key and forgotten grave.
The War of 1812 ended in stalemate after a couple of years. It proved to be of key importance to the American and Canadian growing sense of nationhood, both could draw on myths and victories to write their history. British prestige suffered from some defeats but in truth the war with France was of greater priority and preoccupation. Native Americans suffered the most as they lost British backing and now faced unchecked American expansion and consolidation.
In 1806 the Earl of St. Vincent wrote a marvellous depiction of Admiral Alexander Cochrane and his brothers: "The Cochranes are not to be trusted out of sight, they are all mad, romantic, money-getting and not truth-telling—and there is not a single exception in any part of the family."
The Earl was to also have run-ins with Cochrane's nephew, the brilliant and frustrating Admiral Thomas Cochrane, whose madcap and dashing exploits around the world would not have improved his opinion of the Cochranes.
Finally the original 'Uncle Sam' is said to be Sam Wilson, a food business operator in New York, whose parents came from Greenock in Scotland. Wilson supplied meat to the US Army during the 1812 War and it was joked at the time that the 'U.S.' stamped on the crates stood for 'Uncle Sam', in reference to Wilson.
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Oh great stuff Alex – you must find it hard keep a straight face when the banner plays!
Thought you would be entertained by that Ed. A wee wry smile might appear every now and then. These damn ancestors have greater stories for the pub than I ever will!
Interesting! I'd never heard of this incident, until coincidentally I recently read a blog post on the same incident, but looking at the New Zealand rather than the Scottish connection: http://historygeek.co.nz/2014/08/24/wakefield-at-washington-the-new-zealand-founding-father-who-set-fire-to-the-white-house/ Great to have such colourful ancestry.
Many thanks for that Carringtonia – finally catching-up with my reading. That was a great blog post and an interesting point of view from the New Zealand angle.
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Sometimes Interesting says:
Very interesting stuff, thanks for sharing this. I learned something today. 🙂
Love this bit of history, Alex. Are you, by any chance, a descendant of that Cochrane?
Thanks Rajiv. Through quite a few generations – yes!
Fascinating stuff
Keith Cochrane says:
Brilliant. Hope I'm related also.
Thanks Keith – glad you found it interesting. Cochranes are not that common so who knows!

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American Family hopes for healing, asks for continued work on social justice following trial verdict
As we reflect on today's conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd, we recognize the significant work needed to ensure the lives of people of color are valued and protected.
"Almost a year ago, the world reacted with sorrow and anger to George Floyd's murder. Our hearts go out to his family, friends and everyone who feels the emotional pain of his death, as well as all who continue to experience the tragic injustice of systemic racism," American Family Insurance Chair and CEO Jack Salzwedel said. "As a company, we hope this moment can bring some healing. The care, respect and empathy we show each other now is more critical than ever."
"American Family will use this moment as a catalyst to strengthen the diversity, equity and inclusion inside our organization, while continuing our work to help make our country more just, more inclusive, and more equitable. We urge other individuals, companies and organizations to use their voices and resources to create change."
American Family has long partnered with organizations and individuals to help address societal issues that lead to inequities. In February, the company announced a five-year commitment to help close racial equity gaps and affect positive change in communities. The work focuses on five societal issues: Economic empowerment; education and health equity; climate resilience; criminal justice reform; and workforce diversity, equity and inclusion.
American Family believes in an inclusive culture where all individuals feel they can bring their whole selves to work. American Family and its subsidiary companies have a variety of employee-led Business Resource Groups (BRGs), which provide networking, education and input on business practices and decisions regarding diversity.
At American Family Insurance, these groups include Abilities, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, LGBTQA, Multicultural, South Asian, Southeast/East Asian, Veterans/Military and Women's. The BRGs hosted a supportive discussion session for employees during the Minneapolis trial and plan to hold additional sessions now that the trial has ended.


Whether 'tis nobler in the game to suffer the slings and arrows or outrageous stick-jocks. . . or to simply be in a park in a weird costume about to get attacked by one of your friends wearing face paint and carrying a foam stick.


Besides premiering a digital restoration of "An American in Paris" 60 years after its debut and welcoming such movie legends as Kirk Douglas, Mickey Rooney, Leslie Caron and Peter O'Toole, Turner Classic Movies has lined up three rare films for a "Discoveries" program at its second TCM Classic Film Festival that kicks off Thursday in Hollywood.
The most anticipated is 1933's "Night Flight," an MGM drama produced by David O. Selznick that revolves around daring pilots flying cargo and mail in South America who risk all when they embark on the first night-time flights; it's based on a novel by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (a French aviator best known for his work "The Little Prince"). The film features an all-star cast — John and Lionel Barrymore in their final pairing, plus Clark Gable, Robert Montgomery, Myrna Loy and Helen Hayes — and has been out of circulation since 1942 because MGM had the literary rights to Saint-Exupéry's story only for a limited time. It screens Sunday, but if you miss it, it will arrive on DVD on June 7.
"MGM was usually smart enough to make their deals for all rights in perpetuity," said George Feltenstein, senior vice president of theatrical catalog for Warner Home Video. "Mr. Saint-Exupery wanted to keep a limitation for whatever reasons." Feltenstein and his colleagues pursued the rights for many years before finally succeeding.
Warner Bros.' "The Constant Nymph," released in 1943, has been out of circulation since 1951 when, as in the case of "Night Flight," the rights reverted back to Margaret Kennedy, who wrote the novel on which the film was based. "Nymph" features an Oscar-nominated performance from Joan Fontaine as a teenager hopelessly in love with a handsome composer, played by Charles Boyer. "Nymph" screens Friday.
"We had to negotiate with the estate of Margaret Kennedy who wrote the book, but she also co-wrote the play and the movie was based on both the play and the book," said Feltenstein.
The racy 1933 drama "Hoop-La," made before Hollywood's self-imposed Production Code guidelines would have curtailed such content, was Clara Bow's final film. She plays a carnival hula dancer who seduces a young man (Richard Cromwell), the son of the show's manager. The festival will screen the Museum of Modern Art's new restoration of the Fox release Saturday.
"It has never been on TV and it has never been out on DVD," said film historian David Stenn, author of "Clara Bow: Runnin' Wild," who will discuss the film at the screening along with MOMA film collection manager Katie Trainor.
Though Bow's performance in the film was acclaimed, Stenn said by the time the picture was made, she wasn't very invested being a movie star any longer. "She had gotten married and was ready to start a family," Stenn said. "But she gives her all to the movie and the performance is very poignant to watch."


Richard A. Marini Nov. 7, 2013 Updated: Nov. 9, 2013 2:23 p.m.
SAN ANTONIO — Bella, our 131/2-year-old Boston terrier, is in excellent health. She's playful, active and — as she has since she was the littlest pup — loves nothing more than playing fetch in the backyard.
Trouble is, over the past year or so she's developed cataracts and, so, has trouble seeing the ball.
Oh, why sugarcoat it? She's virtually blind.
So far as I can tell, she's down to only slivers of vision. When we play fetch I have to throw the ball directly in front of her or she'll run right by it.
And that's when she even realizes I've thrown the ball. Her eyesight is so bad, she often can't tell and will sit looking at me expectantly even though I no longer have it. Other times, she'll chase after it as if on faith. Then she'll stop and spin around, as if hoping to catch a glimpse of movement.
Bella enthusiastically but fruitlessly chases after it.
I walk over to the ball, pick it up and throw it again.
She runs, I walk. Good exercise for us both.
Thing is, she never gets frustrated, never gets angry, never feels sorry for herself. Every evening when we get home from work, she tries to get either me or my wife to go outside and play catch ... I mean throw-and-walk.
I remember a former co-worker in a similar situation. Her dog had lost the use of his back legs because of hip dysplasia. So she outfitted him with a little wagon that held up his tail end so he could scoot around about as well as he ever had.
One time, my co-worker took the dog on vacation and came back boasting about how he was the hit of their pet-friendly hotel. Everyone loved tossing the ball and watching the dog run-and-roll to fetch it. And the dog loved the attention.
Like Bella, he never got frustrated, never got angry, never felt sorry for herself.
I called veterinarian Mark Stickney, clinical associate professor at Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, who said he wasn't surprised about the attitude of either dog.
Dogs with cataracts, he told me, will instead rely on their other senses, mostly hearing and smell, to compensate for their deteriorating vision.
Also, because they're creatures of the here and now, they don't spend a lot of time thinking about the past or the future.
As long as they're surrounded by familiar smells and sounds, he said, they're happy.
Unlike humans, they don't feel sorry for themselves that they can't see the ball much anymore, or that they have to rely on a two-wheeled cart to get around.
Are there lessons we humans can take from these animals? Stickney thinks so.
"We all worry more about what's going to happen next than we should, and don't enjoy what's happening now as much as we should," he said.
Yes, there are tragedies. Terrible things happen.
But when it comes to life's everyday ups and downs, bumps and bruises, we'd do well not to get too frustrated, not to get too angry and not to feel too sorry for ourselves.


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Photos: Wadi Fukin residents: 'This is our land'
Israel's decision to approve one of the largest appropriations of Palestinian land for settlement in recent decades has led to large-scale protests
Local teenage girls chant as they approach Israeli soldiers on 26 September (MEE/Kelly Lynn)
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Wadi Fukin may be the smallest of the five villages threatened by what international organisations are terming Israel's latest land confiscation, but these days it's certainly not the quietest.
Leaders in the village of approximately 1,250 people have galvanised locals into organising Friday demonstrations against Israeli occupation for the first time in years, after 4,000 dunams (nearly 1,000 acres) in the southern West Bank was declared "state land" by Israel.
Over a quarter of the confiscated land belongs to Wadi Fukin, which has already lost most of its property to the expanding Israeli settlements of Beitar Illit and Hadar Beitar in the north, and Tsur Hadassah in the west, following the start of the occupation in the West Bank in 1967 by Israel.
"They are planning to make us an island with the settlements surrounding us on all sides," said Ahmad Sokkar, head of the village council. He lamented the effect occupation has had on the small farming community, citing armed settlers who come to picnic in the village's only playground, or swim in the reservoirs used to irrigate crops.
"These days we are working in two ways. First within the law and the courts. Second, we are protesting to send a message to everyone – settlers, Israelis, Arabs – to show them how we live in Wadi Fukin."
Unique history
Sandwiched in a fertile valley between the Green Line and the nearby settlements, Wadi Fukin bears this recent blow in the context of a unique history. After sustaining multiple raids in 1948 by the Zionist paramilitary group, Haganah, among others, Israeli forces completely destroyed Wadi Fukin in the early 1950s, with most locals fleeing to Jordan and nearby Dheisheh refugee camp.
In an exceptional circumstance, villagers were given permission to return to their land and rebuild in 1972 by Israeli authorities, and have since successfully restored and repopulated the village. It currently falls within areas B and C, land under de-facto Israeli military and civil control.
On 31 August, four days after the Gaza ceasefire, residents of the Palestinian villages of Husan, Nahalin, Surif, Jabah and Wadi Fukin found dozens of yellow placards in Hebrew and Arabic, delineating the boundaries of the 4,000 dunams of Israeli "state land". Seen by many as an effort to placate criticism from the right of how he handled the assault on Gaza, Netanyahu announced the policy to a flurry of international condemnation. This land confiscation is the largest of its kind in three decades.
The five affected villages surround what is left of the Bethlehem governorate, some of the most aggressively settled land in the West Bank. Plans for this land include construction on a new settlement, Gvaot, and allow for unimpeded passage for Israelis from the Gush Etzion settlement bloc to Jerusalem.
The Israeli Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) maintains the areas recently confiscated were processed under the "rule of law" and is "entirely different from expropriation of land".
The COGAT, a unit established within the Israeli Ministry of Defence that administers the civil authority in the West Bank insists its methods are sound.
"Before declaring a particular piece of land as government property, the local authorities perform in-depth and precise studies of the lands specified for declaration; in the framework of these studies, the status of the land is checked, as are the uses of it over the years; at the end of the process, only lands which meet the strict standards of the law are declared as government property, while lands which can be assumed to be privately owned are not declared as government property."
Palestinians can indeed file appeals within the first 45 days, but they will ultimately be heard in military courts, where the vast majority of cases result in upholding the Israeli government's original claim.
The Gush Etzion Regional Council, a civil organisation run by Jewish-Israeli settlers, has been pushing for residential development in the area since the late 90s. Speaking to the Jerusalem Post, council head Davidi Perl, linked the kidnapping and murder of three Israeli teenagers in June, allegedly by Palestinians, to the appropriation of land.
"Our response is to strengthen the settlement enterprise, strengthen our sovereignty over Gush Etzion and Judea and Samaria, and to build within and without the settlement blocs," he said.
Friday protest
As is typical for Friday demonstrations throughout Palestine, the first protest began after midday prayers at the village mosque on 5 September. Israeli soldiers and border police had already been positioned for over an hour on the hill where the action was to take place.
The craggy hillside had been allotted to the village's only school, to be used as space for a playground or additional classrooms. If the land is developed, locals worry for their students' safety, with settlers in such close proximity, and Sokkar anticipates a daily presence of soldiers not unlike what schools in the neighbouring village of Al Khader face.
A group of teenage girls had planted a Palestinian flag on the parcel of land before Israeli authorities removed it. Activists opted for a more permanent symbol that first Friday, painting flags on to stones, while others dispersed in groups, digging holes into fertile ground and planting olive tree saplings while soldiers attempted to block their efforts.
The group that pushed the farthest up the hillside was a pack of 12-year-olds who successfully challenged and dismissed a soldier trying to obstruct them.
"Ardna!" they yelled. "This is our land."
Eventually, a middle-aged activist was grabbed by border police and Sokkar attempted to de-arrest him, but not before being pepper-sprayed in the face. Soldiers released the activist but began firing tear gas and sound grenades towards the group of roughly 80 participants.
For at least an hour following the protest, Israeli military and border police fired canisters directly into the village where locals scrambled to deal with the unfamiliar effects of tear gas.
Forty-year-old Nejah Manasra was present at the demonstration with her three children safe at home. As they clamoured to see the commotion from their balcony, she screamed at them across the valley to go inside.
"It's the first time this has happened in our village. We are a peaceful village. We are a small village and you see the Israeli homes next to ours. We don't attack them. But the Israeli [soldiers] were preparing themselves for this and waiting for a moment to attack us," she said.
Before Israeli forces evacuated the area, they uprooted the saplings from the ground and confiscated them, along with signs reading, "Stealing land makes you a thief, not a partner for peace."
"Our message was peaceful, that this is our land. It is our right to use it, to cultivate it," said Sokkar. "Every Friday we will have a demonstration and wherever there is a land grab, they should do the same."
The following week, on 12 September after midday prayers, a similar crowd gathered, this time headed towards the farmland near Beitar Illit's sewage system, which frequently dumps wastewater into a portion of the valley where farmers cultivate the fruits and vegetables Wadi Fukin is known for.
Activists chanted in English, "one-two-three-four-occupation-no-more," while Israeli settlers watched. Several soldiers and border police followed from a comfortable distance.
A horde of boys scaled the hill and painted additional flags, occasionally whistling at the soldiers on the adjacent hill. There was no direct confrontation with Israeli forces, but the same group of teenage girls that had planted the original flag two weeks prior came to join the procession as it made its way back to the village.
"Palestine is free! Wadi Fukin is free!" they yelled towards the settlement.
Long after most activists returned home, the group of youths stayed, wrapping themselves in keffiyehs, chanting and pulling stones and debris on to a dirt road to blockade a possible advancing Israeli jeep.
News of the Friday protests in Wadi Fukin has spread - 26 September witnessed the largest crowd of demonstrators yet, with Palestinian, Israeli and international activists again attempting to reach the disputed land before Israeli authorities unleashed their standard formula of crowd dispersal weapons.
"If we don't go there, who is going to look at us? They have to see us," said 15-year-old Bera'a Manasra, whose home, like most in Wadi Fukin, has a sprawling view of Beitar Illit.
It's not yet clear how long the protests will continue, but unsurprisingly, the youth seem the most passionate.
"This is our land. And we saw what happened in Gaza. Of course we will come back next Friday," said Bera'a.
Fifteen-year-old Baitul sits next to her, "I will never leave," she said.
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Fort Myers Senior High School, FMHS is a public school in Fort Myers, Florida. It was opened October 19, 1911, making it one of the oldest schools in the state of Florida. It is managed by the Lee County School District. The enrollment for the current 2005 and 2006 school year is 2200 students. Many previous principals of Fort Myers High have gone on to hold leading positions in the Lee County School District, including the current Superintendent of Lee County Public Schools, Dr. James Browder.
Fort Myers Senior High School offers the International Baccalaureate, IB program, Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment, Vocational, Honors and general education classes. Additionally, FMHS is the only school in Southwest Florida with an Academy of Finance program. In addition to the educational programs, the school has thirty FHSAA, Florida High School Athletic Association athletic teams for both young men and women.
Fort Myers High School is home to several nationally board certified teachers and several past winners of the prestigious Golden Apple award, given to six of Lee County's finest teachers by the Foundation for Lee County Public Schools. The graduating seniors from the 2004 to 2005 school year amassed over 5 million dollars in scholarships. The graduating seniors from the 2005 to 2006 school years raised the bar for the future of Fort Myers High with their scholarship awards totalling in excess of 7 million dollars, including several full rides to prestigious schools such as Florida Gulf Coast University.


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John H. Lau (F'94) was a fellow of Industrial Technology Research Institute, Hsinchu, Taiwan, for five years, a Visiting Professor with the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, for one year, the Director of MMC Laboratory, IME Singapore, Singapore, for two years, and a Senior Scientist/MTS with the HPLab/Agilent, Santa Clara, CA, USA, for over 25 years. Since 2014, he has been a Senior Technical advisor of ASM Pacific Technology Ltd., Hong Kong. With more than 39 years of R&D and manufacturing experience in semiconductor packaging, he has authored or coauthored over 470 peer-reviewed papers, 30 issued and pending U.S. patents, and 19 textbooks on flip-chip technologies, fan-in and fan-out wafer-level packaging, ball grid array, through-silicon via for 3-D integration, advanced MEMS packaging, lead-free solder and manufacturing, and reliability of 2-D and 3-D IC interconnections.,Dr. Lau was a recipient of many awards and is an elected ASME Fellow and IMAPS Fellow.
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Q: Androidplot how to hide the domain values in the plot? I need to hide the domain values in a linegraph. Could someone please help me?
    plot0.setDomainBoundaries(0, windowsize, BoundaryMode.FIXED);
    plot0.addSeries(series0, formatter);
    plot0.setDomainStepMode(XYStepMode.INCREMENT_BY_VAL);
    plot0.setDrawRangeOriginEnabled(true);
    plot0.setTicksPerRangeLabel(5);
    plot0.getLegendWidget().setVisible(false);
    plot0.getGraphWidget().getBackgroundPaint().setColor(Color.BLACK);
    plot0.getGraphWidget().getGridBackgroundPaint().setColor(Color.BLACK);
    plot0.setTicksPerDomainLabel(5);
    plot0.centerOnRangeOrigin(0);
    plot0.setRangeBottomMax(-20);
    plot0.setRangeTopMin(20);
    plot0.setRangeLowerBoundary(-75, BoundaryMode.FIXED);
    plot0.setRangeUpperBoundary(75, BoundaryMode.FIXED);
    plot0.setRangeStep(XYStepMode.INCREMENT_BY_VAL, 25);
    plot0.setDomainStep(XYStepMode.INCREMENT_BY_VAL, 240);

UPDATE:-
Library version
compile 'com.androidplot:androidplot-core:0.9.7'
I have modified the XML with as below. But the changes are not reflecting unless I modify it inside the code.
                <com.androidplot.xy.XYPlotZoomPan
                android:id="@+id/dynamicXYPlot0"
                androidplot.renderMode="use_background_thread"
                android:layout_width="match_parent"
                android:layout_height="150dp"
                android:layout_marginTop="20dp"
                android:background="@android:color/black"
                ap:backgroundColor="#000000"
                ap:borderColor="#000000"
                ap:label="Lead I"
                ap:domainTickLabelTextColor="#00000000"
                ap:domainOriginTickLabelTextColor="#00000000"
                ap:gridPaddingBottom="1dp"
                ap:labelTextSize="10sp" />

A: I'd suggest trying to do it in XML by adding these params:
ap:domainTickLabelTextColor="#00000000"
ap:domainOriginTickLabelTextColor="#00000000"
ap:gridPaddingBottom="1dp"

This basically sets the tick label color to be completely transparent and removes the extra padding needed to display those labels below the grid.
Before:

After:

A: Got the solution. Adding these 2 lines worked.
plot0.getGraphWidget().getDomainTickLabelPaint().setColor(Color.TRANSPARENT);
plot0.getGraphWidget().getDomainOriginTickLabelPaint().setColor(Color.TRANSPARENT);


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An annual classic, Rusty DeWees' show "The Logger" caricatures just about every type of "Vermonter," from old-timers to flatlanders. On tour this fall, he takes aim at skiers—because he is one.
For 22 years actor, comedian and writer Rusty DeWees has been pulling on a pair of old boots and a torn shirt, chugging from a jar of maple syrup and conjuring up a way of speaking that you might still come across at a general store north of Calais (pronounced "callous," if you didn't know). His shows at small town theaters and opera houses run the gamut from the profane to the profound; his act dances between Jim Carrey-like gyrations, flirtations with the audience and musings on life as it was when the roads were mainly dirt, everyone listened in on the party line and there were still more farmers in Vermont than farmers' markets. As Rusty, now 57, will say, don't ever try to call yourself a Vermonter—that takes generations. But after watching "The Logger," you do feel a little closer to the Green Mountain state. For upcoming shows, see rustydewees.com.
Do you consider yourself a Vermonter?
I was born outside of Philadelphia but we moved here in 1968. My dad drove a Greyhound bus and my mom worked as the business manager at The Stowe Reporter for 30 years. I went through high school in Stowe, worked in construction and did some logging. I'm not a Vermonter but I'm darn lucky I've gotten to know a lot of true ones.
You also lived in New York. What was that like?
In my 30s I headed to New York and lucked into a gig working for William J. Doyle, who had a gallery and sold estate antiques. Pretty soon, I was his right-hand guy and having lunch with Gloria Vanderbilt at the 21 Club and going to parties in East Hampton with Ina Garten and the like. I never had any formal theater education but that taught me a lot and I was able to break into acting in New York.
You recently got a call for a movie that's filming here, right?
What have been your favorite movie roles?
Well, I did some episodes of Law and Order, and I once got to take a knife away from Brad Pitt, but that scene was cut. I really like working with Kingdom County Productions' Jay Craven. I think my role of Harlan Kitteridge in his A Stranger in the Kingdom was my favorite.
You're performing in Rutland the weekend the World Cup comes to Killington. Your cat's name is Mikaela and you're a fan of ski racing. How does that fit into the show?
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This 160 sq. ft. tiny house for sale is a guest post by Tampa Tiny Homes LLC – share yours!
This brand new, never lived in tiny house is for sale with an asking price of $34,000. Our 20 ft model is 8 ft wide, 12 ft high and the actual tiny house minus the front storage is 20 ft long. The tiny house packs all your living needs into one nice sized living space. Open the pocket door and enter the bathroom. The bathroom is complete with a full sized shower enclosure, full sized toilet and vanity. The ceiling height of shower is 6′ 8″.
There is a nice storage loft above the bathroom. The kitchen has adequate space with plenty of overhead cabinets, base cabinets including a lazy Susan, and a few spots where custom shelves could be made, a new propane stove and stove hood are included.
Crown moulding, high baseboards, and 12 mm hickory floors give a touch of class to this one of a kind tiny home. All the windows and the exterior door are new.
Outside the home there is an enclosed storage space that houses the 20 gallon water heater and allows additional space for storage. The home is built off of a 2015 PJ trailer with two 5k pound axles, led lights, and electric brakes. Please enjoy and re-share below. Thank you!
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Beautiful, with touches that make it feel like a "real" house. Good use of the space.
Nice and basic. The loft looks entirely to small to be for sleeping. It looks as though once you put bedding up there your nose would be touching the ceiling. Must be for storage.
What loft? I don't even -see- a loft in any of these pictures, or the video for that matter. Even allowing for the distortion from the fisheye lens (which they used for the video too, UGH!) the thing doesn't seem tall enough to even have a loft. Did I miss something?
Also, seems to me that since the kitchen is largely gas that this would have been an ideal place to use a tankless water heater rather than that tiny thing in the shed part.
Other than that, build looks pretty solid – a bit cramped, but that's why you use pocket doors.
I see that now – thanks! I missed that completely. Dave's right, it -is- tiny.
Thank you! I loathe the fisheye for that very reason.
I like most of all it has to offer, but it does lack storage space. like I didn't see any closets , not one..


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module.exports = function (grunt) {
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    // Metadata
    pkg: grunt.file.readJSON('package.json'),
    banner: '\n',
    imagemin: {
      png: {
        options: {
          optimizationLevel: 7
        },
        files: [
          {
            // Set to true to enable the following options…
            expand: true,
            // cwd is 'current working directory'
            cwd: 'source/',
            src: ['**/*.png'],
            // Could also match cwd line above. i.e. project-directory/img/
            dest: 'destination/',
            ext: '.png'
          }
        ]
      },
      jpg: {
        options: {
          progressive: true
        },
        files: [
          {
            // Set to true to enable the following options…
            expand: true,
            // cwd is 'current working directory'
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            src: ['**/*.jpg'],
            // Could also match cwd. i.e. project-directory/img/
            dest: 'destination/',
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          }
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      }
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  grunt.loadNpmTasks('grunt-contrib-imagemin');
  grunt.loadNpmTasks('grunt-newer');
  grunt.registerTask('compress-images', ['imagemin']);

  // Default task
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My previous post showing fantasy home offices was loosely based on my current needs. I am working from home more or less full-time at the moment, and one thing that has become clear to me is that I am sorely lacking a decent office chair. While I navigate the choppy waters of company bureaucracy in order to secure one from work, I have been doing a little fantasy shopping of my own.
You will be pleased to hear it has been reduced by a whopping 60%! Now £1092 instead of £2731.
I would call it a bargain too!
Why Doesn't My Home Office Look Like This?


The raw dog food diet certainly has its critics, and they aren't without reason. This diet hasn't been around for very long, so there really isn't a lot of research to back up whether the long term benefits outweigh the risks. Still, many dog owners are confident in their choice to feed their pet raw food, and if done correctly it certainly does seem that there are many benefits to the raw food diet.
smallbatch, a company that manufactures and distributes raw dog food, is taking the diet to a whole new level. They are a family owned company based in the bay area. Inspired by the local and sustainable sources around them, they set out to make a new kind of raw pet food. They use ingredients that go above and beyond the standards like hormone and antibiotic free meats, organic herbs and vegetables, and pure supplements like bee pollen and organic kelp.
The company uses meat that comes from free-range, pasture raised animals and their produce is always 100% certified organic. The supplements in smallbatch pet foods are pure, organic, and unrefined. They don't use high pressure pasteurization (HPP) techniques either. HPP is a technique where products that are already sealed in their package are subjected to a high level of isostatic pressure that is transmitted by water. This extends the shelf life, but also takes some of the nutrients out of the food.
The company started out producing raw dog food from local farmers markets and ranches in California. They distributed their pet food to consumers all over the state. Now they've also added an additional facility in Oregon where they use locally grown and produced food from the Pacific Northwest to make raw dog food that is distributed through Washington, Colorado, and Oregon. smallbatch is hoping to add more neighboring states to the mix soon.
Despite the fact that dogs have been domesticated for years, they still have a lot in common with wild dogs. Their incisor teeth are sharp, making them perfect for ripping through meat and tearing it off the bone. Dogs also have short intestines which allow them to eat a large amount of bacteria and digest it without suffering any negative side effects. Dogs are built to eat raw food. They crave raw food, so why not feed them raw food?
That's what the makers of smallbatch believe. Although there isn't enough research to prove anything yet, studies suggest that pets that eat a raw food diet have a greater resistance to bacteria, viruses, and parasites and they have a smaller chance of suffering from diabetes and cancer. Raw foods also contain more bio-available components, which means that your dog will produce smaller, firmer, less stinky poops.
smallbatch pet foods come frozen or freeze dried. Their dog food is available in beef, chicken, duck, turkey, rabbit, and lamb blends. You'll be able to read and understand every ingredient in these dog foods. For example, the beef blend contains (in order): beef hearts, beef livers, beef kidneys, beef bones, organic carrots, organic yams, organic broccoli, organic squash, salmon oil, organic kale, organic collards, organic apple cider vinegar, organic kelp, organic bee pollen, organic parsley, organic wheat grass, organic bilberry, organic garlic, organic rosemary, and organic basil.
The minimum amount of protein in the dog food blends ranges from 13.9% to 16.2%. The meals all come in two sizes: sliders and patties. The calories per slider range from 36 to 56 and for the patties the calorie count ranges from 291 to 448. You can also purchase dog and cat food in larger tubes that you can split into portion sizes yourself. Plus, if you have a multi-animal household, you can feed your dog(s) and cat(s) the same food without having to worry about each animal getting the proper nutrition.


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Q: GHC compile DLL for use in VBA This is an alternative approach to this question here: Export Haskell lib as DLL
I am working with GHC version 8.6.1 [latest] and am following the documentation for compiling a DLL from a haskell library for the subsequent use in VBA.
My files look like this:
Adder.hs:
{-# LANGUAGE ForeignFunctionInterface #-}
module Adder where

adder :: Int -> Int -> IO Int
adder x y = return (x+y)

foreign export ccall adder :: Int -> Int -> IO Int

StartEnd.c:
#include <Rts.h>

void HsStart() {
    int argc = 1;
    char* argv[] = {"ghcDll", NULL};
    char** args = argv;
    hs_init(&argc, &args);
}

void HsEnd() {
    hs_exit();
}

I copied the folder ghc-8.6.1\lib\include to the build location and copied the two files into that folder (because I cannot figure out how to pass the -I[PATH] parameter correctly).
Running these compilation steps, I get:
ghc -c Adder.hs
    --> no error
ghc -c StartEnd.c
    --> no error
ghc -shared -no-hs-main -o Adder.dll Adder.o Adder_stub.h StartEnd.o
    --> no error

and the files
Adder.dll
Adder.dll.a
Adder.hi
Adder.o
Adder_stub.h
startEnd.o

I tried using the third compilation command like it is in the documentation ghc -shared -o Adder.dll Adder.o Adder_stub.h StartEnd.o and with the parameter -no-hs-main just to be sure.
My VBA script looks like this:
Private Declare Function Adder Lib "PATH\TO\Adder.dll" Alias "adder" _
        (ByVal x As Long, ByVal y As Long) As Long

Private Declare Sub HsStart Lib "PATH\TO\Adder.dll" ()
Private Declare Sub HsEnd Lib "PATH\TO\Adder.dll" ()

Public Sub test()
    HsStart
    MsgBox "12 + 5 = " & Adder(12, 5)
    HsEnd
End Sub

However, whenever I try to run the Sub test, I get the error message:
Run-Time error '48'
File not found:
PATH\TO\Adder.dll

Can you please tell me where I made a mistake and how I can fix it?
If it helps, the output of dumpbin /EXPORTS Adder.dll is this:
Microsoft (R) COFF/PE Dumper Version 14.00.24234.1
Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation.  All rights reserved.

Dump of file Adder.dll

File Type: DLL

  Section contains the following exports for Adder.dll

    00000000 characteristics
    5BBD9533 time date stamp Wed Oct 10 07:59:15 2018
        0.00 version
           1 ordinal base
       29737 number of functions
       29737 number of names

    ordinal hint RVA      name

          1    0 004E0F18 ALLOC_BH_adm
          ...
          75   4A 00001681 HsEnd
          76   4B 00001640 HsStart
          ...
          472  1D7 00001540 adder
          ...

My Path:
C:\Users\scfa\AppData\Local\Programs\MiKTeX 2.9\miktex\bin\x64\;C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 14.0\VC\bin;C:\Users\scfa\Documents\myProgramms\dev_msys2\mingw64\bin;C:\Users\scfa\Documents\myProgramms\dev_msys2\mingw32\bin;C:\Users\scfa\Documents\myProgramms\ghc-8.6.1\bin;C:\Users\scfa\Documents\myProgramms\ghc-8.6.1\mingw\bin


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Georgia creates agency to oversee party financing
Lasha Tordia, Director of the State Audit Office. (Interpressnews.)
TBILISI, DFWatch–Georgia is creating a temporary commission to monitor the financing of political parties.
The new body will be staffed by people from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and will be based at the State Audit Office.
Its general director, Lasha Tordia, on Tuesday met with NGO representatives and decided to create a commission to oversee party financing ahead of the upcoming local elections in June.
Shortly before the parliamentary election in 2012, when billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili went into politics, Mikheil Saakashvili's government brought in new restrictions on party financing, and the State Audit Office was instructed to monitor the new rules.
Before that, political parties had to present financial reports to the Central Election Commission annually. In an election year, the deadline would be the month after the election.
During the election campaign ahead of the 2012 parliamentary election, the Saakashvili government used financing monitoring as a lever against its challenger, the Georgian Dream coalition. Members of the coalition were given fines in the amount of tens of millions of lari and many of them were restricted from getting involved in the election campaign.
Some barriers were removed after the change of government, but the State Audit Office is still in charge of monitoring party financing. Now, the office has decided to create a commission to work on party financing issues.
Members of the commission will be representatives of NGOs who will monitor the process of financing political parties. It is still unknown who the NGO members of the commission will be.
Opposition parties say the issue should have been solved after consultations with political parties and reaching a consensus with them.
"I hope this issue will become a subject of discussion and that they won't announce the decision post factum. I hope this will be a subject of common agreement," Mamuka Katsidadze from the New Rightists Party told DF Watch.
By DFWatch staff| 2014-02-26T00:52:53+00:00	February 26th, 2014|Categories: News, Politics|Tags: Chamber of Control, Lasha Tordia|0 Comments


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> GLASGOW GP PRACTICES AMONGST BEST FOR QUALITY SERVICES
GLASGOW GP PRACTICES AMONGST BEST FOR QUALITY SERVICES
GP practices in Greater Glasgow are amongst the best in Scotland according to the results of a new national assessment of service quality.
The Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), which is part of the new GMS contract, measures the performance of individual GP practices against a range of quality criteria in a number of key areas. These include clinical services (for illnesses such as coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, asthma, mental health and epilepsy), organisational services (such as records management, education and training and patient communications), patient experience and additional services (such as cervical screening, child immunisation, maternity services and contraception services).
Practices are awarded points according to how well they meet the set quality criteria. In Greater Glasgow the average number of points achieved by GP practices was 994 (94.7% of the total 1050 points available). This was above the national average for Scotland.
Dr Iain Wallace, NHS Greater Glasgow's Medical Director for Primary Care Services, said: "These results reflect the close partnership working between NHS Greater Glasgow, the Local Medical Committee and GPs over the last year to implement all aspects of the new GMS contract, including the new Quality and Outcomes Framework.
"It is good news for patients and reflects the work which has been undertaken over the last few years to further improve and develop primary care health services across Greater Glasgow, particularly in the treatment of chronic conditions such as coronary heart disease, stroke and diabetes."
He added: "The implementation of the Quality and Outcomes Framework required significant changes to existing IT and administration systems and Glasgow's performance is a tribute to the hard work of GPs, their practice teams and the staff within NHS Greater Glasgow who supported the implementation by providing advice and training. "
Dr Barbara West, Secretary of the Local Medical Committee in Greater Glasgow, said: "These results reflect the commitment of GPs and practice staff to further improve the level and range of local health services available across the city."
The QOF payment made to individual practices is based on a calculation which takes into account the total number of points achieved, the practice size (i.e. the number of patients registered) and the prevalence of disease within the practice population. As the practice size and demography of the local population varies from one GP practice to another it is not possible to compare practices solely on the basis of their QOF achievement.
This overall renumeration made to GP practices under the terms of the new GMS contract is made up of the following four areas:
Global sum (including additional services)
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Monday to enter the July holiday week break with an 8-3 record.
6-5/B-1st lead on a trio of 2rHRs from Jimmy Walker, Erik Schneider and Paul Mikula.
and ended two innings with runners running through stop signs to get thrown out.
XBH total) and Jeff Crawford was 3-for-4 plus a walk with 3-R and a pair of two-baggers.


NOTE: This page is for detailed information about the Neuroscience Advanced Concentration only. All inquiries concerning admission to the BMS must be directed to the BMS Admissions office at biomed@med.ufl.edu. More information on admissions is also available on the Admissions Page.
The Advanced Concentration in Neuroscience is one of eight advanced concentrations leading to the Ph.D. degree under the auspices of the Graduate Program (BMS) in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Florida College of Medicine.
The Neuroscience concentration offers five (5) advanced courses annually (see List A) and additional elective courses annually or biennially. Students may also select their elective advanced courses from those offered by other doctoral programs. In some cases, students may choose to take courses offered by programs outside of the College of Medicine. Each student's selection of courses must be approved by the student's advisory/dissertation committee and the Neuroscience Graduate Program Directors.
For a list of faculty members in the Neuroscience advanced program, please click here.


For such a vital and pivotal position within many companies, the job product manager is often not well defined. Product manager responsibilities often vary from company to company.
Case in point: The three statements below come from three very different (and real) product manager job descriptions.
Quite different, aren't they? Whether we look at three or 10 job descriptions, you can see that each product management role is varied and unique. What this underscores is that many businesses have vastly different views about what a product manager does, and where her ultimate responsibility begins and ends.
So, what are the key responsibilities of a product manager? And how can you use the role most effectively to usher successful products into the world?
But if those requests will undermine your strategic objectives for the product, you will often have to say no. The key will be in your ability to articulate why (that all-important word in a successful product manager's vocabulary) you cannot accommodate the request. Again, the more strategic and backed by evidence you can make your roadmap, the more likely your constituents are to understand when you need to say no.
If you're not sure how to set priorities or how to weigh various factors in developing your roadmap, there are several great models that can help you get started — such as weighted scoring and the Kano model.
For a detailed explanation of these and other proven models you can use to prioritize your roadmap in an environment of limited resources, download ProductPlan's free book: Product Roadmaps: Your Guide to Planning and Selling Your Strategy.
As I've stated previously, one key trait of successful product managers is their ability to answer "why" to the many questions they must field from stakeholders throughout their organizations. One of the most effective ways to answer why is with evidence. It's much more compelling than your opinion — or anyone else's.
If you don't have real-world user data on your products yet, don't worry. There are plenty of other ways to gather useful intelligence about your product, customers and market. Ask your customers directly. Study your competitors' products. Read online communities or comments on your company's blog where your prospects or customers are discussing your products or your competitors' products. Study research reports from the analysts who cover your industry.
When an executive or sales rep asks why you've selected one direction over another for the next iteration of your product, your ability to present a compelling explanation backed by real data will go a long way toward earning their buy-in.
Because you play a central role in your organization — always gathering valuable intelligence from various stakeholders, customers and your market — you are in a unique position to define the success of your product. Your role as the product's strategist and evangelist will be central to your success and the success of your products.
Thanks for your great article !
Very well explained in short.
This is a great high-level breakdown of a PM's overarching responsibilities. Well done.
Very nicely put. Thank you.
Yup. Good insights chief. Helped me get back to my basics after been thrashed by a lot of inputs from sales. Would have been an additional help should the points also include requirements Priortizing in start-ups. Where most of the decisions are driven by the probability of revenue model success rate. And stakeholders push for customization forced by sales rather than product quality and user acceptance as a generic feature.
Very Helpful. Thanks a lot for the insightful information.
Very good article, well written and succinct.
crisp, precise and very informative.


Complete your fireplace remodel by adding a modern wood beam.
Modern wood beam mantels create the ideal focal point for every styled room. Their smooth finishes will suit any style installation either above or below your fireplace. Add character to your space by installing natural stone or fake rock panels to complement your décor. Create a rustic look by incorporating larger stone into your fireplace design or opt for smaller stacked stone to create a modern appeal.
A stone fireplace application wouldn't be complete without a mantel. A smooth wood mantel or reclaimed timbers for a mantel are both great choices for your stone wall fireplace installation. These days' homeowners are opting out of fireplace mantels cluttered with nic nacs, replacing them with meticulous placed items, including sculptures, unique candles or beautifully framed family photos or nothing at all. The perfect combination of form and function, fireplace mantels have become the must-have accessory for any stone fireplace.
If you like a wood mantel that is smooth and easy to dust, a contemporary box style modern wood beam is the perfect choice. Made of birch veneer, modern wood beams come in a variety of colours and measure 5 feet long, by 8 inches deep and are 4 inches high.
These birch wood mantels can complement or create a unique contrast depending on which stone or brick is incorporated into your fireplace. The smooth, flawless finishes of modern wood beams are rich in colour and will look beautiful with whatever the family chooses to display.
When you want to install a mantel on your fireplace wall a box beam modern wood beam will add sophistication to a rustic stone surround. If you like a more rustic mantel a reclaimed timber mantel is another option. Complete your fireplace remodel by adding a modern wood beam or reclaimed wood mantel.


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The Office of Career Services is a division of Student and Alumni Affairs and is dedicated to educating, advising, and connecting COPH students and alumni in career planning, development, and job-seeking strategies. We serve as a major link between students, alumni, and potential employers.
Message from the Associate Dean for Student and Alumni Affairs
Welcome to the Office of Career Services at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health (COPH). My name is Professor Kevin W. Ryan and I am the Associate Dean for Student and Alumni Affairs. I want to welcome you and thank you for your interest in a public health career generally and specifically public health education at the COPH.
The COPH Office of Career Services is dedicated to educating, advising, and connecting College of Public Health students and alumni in the areas of career planning, professional development, and employment opportunities. On this page you will find information on; employment prospects, fellowship and internship opportunities, and the ability to engage with COPH alumni actively pursuing public health careers.
Our goal is to advance the mission of the College to "improve the health and promote the well-being of individuals, families, and communities in Arkansas through education, research and service" through facilitating placement of COPH graduates into exciting and fulfilling public health careers. We strive to help each and every student and alum to reach their potential in the field of public health.
We hope that you will find this page informative and helpful in guiding your public health career journey. If you have any questions about any of the career opportunities discussed here, a career in public health, or applying to the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, or would like to schedule a time to speak with me or one of our career services professionals, send us an email at cophoffice@uams.edu. We are thrilled to have you here and very glad you are interested in the exciting field of public health!
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Passed away suddenly but peacefully in Costa Rica, May 28th. Predeceased by his mother Marlene Boccalon, and mother of his daughter Sharon Shoults. He is survived and greatly missed by his daughter Tina Boccalon (John), his father Richard Boccalon, his sisters: Lori Boccalon (Evan) and Jennifer Boersema (Martin), nephew Daniel, nieces: Ashley and Amber, and an endless list of extended family and friends. For all that knew him, remember his smile, a grin from ear to ear, and his laughter that fills our hearts.
Celebration of Life will be held at the Kingfisher Oceanside Resort (4330 S. Island Hwy., Courtenay, BC), Saturday, June 5th at 2:00 p.m.
Following the service there will be a "RIDE FOR ROB" and a reception for family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated.


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/* -*- mode: C++; indent-tabs-mode: nil; -*- */
/** \file
 * \brief YARP communication interface.
 *
 * Implement the communication interface with YARP.
 *
 * This file is part of the openBuildNet simulation framework
 * (OBN-Sim) developed at EPFL.
 *
 * \author Truong X. Nghiem (xuan.nghiem@epfl.ch)
 */

#ifndef OBNSIM_COMM_YARP_H
#define OBNSIM_COMM_YARP_H

#ifndef OBNSIM_COMM_YARP
#error To use this library the program must be compiled with YARP support.
#endif

#include <cassert>
#include <memory>
#include <thread>
#include <atomic>

#include <yarp/os/all.h>
#include <obnsmn_node.h>
#include <obnsmn_gc.h>

/** \file
 Because of the issue with YARP thread interfering with the standard thread and mutex, we will use only one incoming YARP port for each GC.
 All nodes must send their messages to that same port, and are identified by their IDs embedded in the messages.
 Therefore, both SMN2N and N2SMN messages must have the ID embedded.
 To send messages from the SMN to nodes, we use individual ports for the nodes to avoid sending too many duplicate messages.
 For example, if we have node1 and node2, we may have `_gc_/node1` to send SMN2N messages to node1, similarly for node2; but both node1 and node2 will send their N2SMN messages to the same port `_gc_` which is polled by the single communication thread.
 */

namespace OBNsmn {
    namespace YARP {

        /** \brief Package an SMN2N message to send over YARP.

         This class subclasses yarp::os::Portable to package an SMN2N message to send over YARP, or an N2SMN message to read from YARP.
         It defines methods to read N2SMN messages and write SMN2N messages, in protobuf format, with YARP connections.
         It simply uses a header consisting of the message size in bytes, followed by the message's binary data.

         To reduce dynamic allocations, the message object will reuse allocated memory if possible.
         It manages the allocated size (_allocsize) and the actual size of the current message (_size).
         */
        class YARPMsg : public yarp::os::Portable {
        private:
            OBNsim::ResizableBuffer m_msgbuffer;    // Resizable buffer for the message
        public:
            virtual bool write(yarp::os::ConnectionWriter& connection) {
                auto sz = m_msgbuffer.size();
                connection.appendInt(sz);
                connection.appendExternalBlock(m_msgbuffer.data(), sz);
                return true;
            }
            virtual bool read(yarp::os::ConnectionReader& connection);

            /** \brief Set the contents of the SMN2N message. */
            bool setMessage(const OBNSimMsg::SMN2N &msg) {
                m_msgbuffer.allocateData(msg.ByteSize());
                return msg.SerializeToArray(m_msgbuffer.data(), m_msgbuffer.size());
            }

            /** \brief Get the contents of the message to a N2SMN object. */
            bool getMessage(OBNSimMsg::N2SMN &msg) const {
                if (!m_msgbuffer.data() || m_msgbuffer.size() <= 0) {
                    return false;
                }
                return msg.ParseFromArray(m_msgbuffer.data(), m_msgbuffer.size());
            }

        };

        typedef yarp::os::BufferedPort<YARPMsg> YARPPort;

        class OBNNodeYARP: public OBNNode {
        public:

            /** \brief Construct an YARP node with a given port.

             Construct a YARP node with a given name, number of output groups, and a given YARP port.
             The node object will use the port as-is: it will not create / delete / open / close / connect the port.
             Therefore, the port object must be initialized, and then deleted, properly somewhere else.

             The port is only used for sending messages out.
             */
            OBNNodeYARP(const std::string& _name, int t_nUpdates, YARPPort* _port): OBNNode(_name, t_nUpdates), port(_port) {
                assert(_port);
            }

            /** \brief Construct an YARP node which owns a given port.

             This constructor is similar to the other constructor, however the YARP node will own the given YARP port object.
             The node object will not create / open / connect the port, but it will close and delete the port when itself is deleted.
             IOW, the node object owns the port object.

             The port is only used for sending messages out.
             */
            OBNNodeYARP(const std::string& _name, int t_nUpdates, std::unique_ptr<YARPPort> &&t_port): OBNNode(_name, t_nUpdates), port(t_port.get()) {
                assert(t_port);
                m_ownedport = std::move(t_port);
            }

            // virtual ~OBNNodeYARP() { //std::cout << "OBNNodeYARP deleted." << std::endl; }

            /** \brief Asynchronously send a message to a node. */
            virtual bool sendMessage(int nodeID, OBNSimMsg::SMN2N &msg) override;

            /* \brief Synchronously send a message to a node.  */
            // virtual bool sendMessageSync(int nodeID, OBNSimMsg::SMN2N &msg);

        private:
            /** \brief YARP port object for sending messages to node. */
            YARPPort *port;

            /** Port object that is owned by this node object, may be empty (none is owned). */
            std::unique_ptr<YARPPort> m_ownedport;
        };

        /** \brief Thread for the main incoming YARP port of a GC.

         YARP's thread support interferes with standard C++11 thread support, causing segmentation faults if they are mixed.
         To overcome this problem, currently I don't use callbacks of YARP but simply create my own thread for polling the main incoming YARP port of a GC and pushing events to its shared event queue.
         See the comments at the top of this file for more details.
         */
        class YARPPollingThread {
            OBNsmn::GCThread::TSendMsgToSysPortFunc m_prev_gc_sendmsg_to_sys_port;
        public:
            /**
             Construct the YARP polling thread object, associated with a given GC and with a given port name.
             This object will create and manage the YARP port.
             The port will be opened when the thread starts, or manually with a method.
             The port will be closed when the thread finishes its execution, or when it's deleted.
             So make sure that either all connections are made after the port is created, or permanent connections can be used.
             \param _gc Pointer to a valid GC thread, with which this thread is associated.
             \param _port Name of the incoming YARP port.
             */
            YARPPollingThread(GCThread* _gc, const std::string& _port): done_execution(true), pGC(_gc), portName(_port) {
                // Set the function to send a message to the system port
                m_prev_gc_sendmsg_to_sys_port = pGC->getSendMsgToSysPortFunc();     // Save the current function to call it -> form a chain of function calls
                pGC->setSendMsgToSysPortFunc(std::bind(&YARPPollingThread::sendMessage, this, std::placeholders::_1));
            }

            virtual ~YARPPollingThread() {
                if (pThread) {
                    // Although we can detach the thread, it's not a good idea because the thread's main procedure uses members of this object; once this object is deleted, the thread may not be able to run anymore. So in this destructor, we need to finish the thread's execution before we can destroy the object.

                    if (pThread->joinable()) { pThread->join(); }
                    //pThread->detach();
                    delete pThread;
                }

                // The port will close automatically when it's deleted.
            }

            /** \brief Return the port object. */
            const YARPPort& getPort() const { return port; }

            /** \brief Send an SMN2N message to the system port. */
            bool sendMessage(const OBNSimMsg::SMN2N &msg);

            /** Set the port's name. */
            void setPortName(const std::string &t_port) {
                portName = t_port;
            }

            /** \brief Open the port.
             \return True if successful.
             */
            bool openPort() { return port.open(portName); }

            /** \brief Close the port (stop activities). */
            void closePort() { port.interrupt(); port.close(); }

            /** \brief Start the thread.

             Start the thread if it is not running already. Only one thread is allowed to run at any moment.
             \return True if successful; false otherwise.
             */

            bool startThread() {
                if (pThread) return false;  // Already running
                if (!pGC) return false;    // pGC must point to a valid GC object

                if (port.isClosed()) {
                    if (!openPort()) return false;
                }

                port.setStrict();

                // at this point, port is opened
                pThread = new std::thread(&YARPPollingThread::ThreadMain, this);

                return true;
            }

            /** \brief Join the thread to current thread.

             Join the thread (if one is running) to the current thread, which will be blocked until the thread ends.
             This is useful for the main thread to wait for the thread to stop.
             \return True if successful; false otherwise.
             */
            bool joinThread() {
                if (!pThread) return false;

                pThread->join();
                // We can now safely destroy _gcthread
                delete pThread;
                pThread = nullptr;
                return true;
            }

            std::atomic<bool> done_execution;

        private:
            /** The GC object with which this communication thread is associated. */
            GCThread *pGC;

            /** Name of the incoming YARP port. */
            std::string portName;

            /** The YARP port object for receiving messages from nodes.
             To make sure that no messages are dropped, we must call setStrict().
             */
            YARPPort port;

            /** The communication thread */
            std::thread * pThread = nullptr;

            /** This function is the entry point for the thread. Do not call it directly. */
            void ThreadMain();
        };
    }
}

#endif // OBNSIM_COMM_YARP_H


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Optimised content campaigns crucial for Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is now just a week away, and a guide released by Bing has urged content marketers to create content optimised for mobile search and focus on last-minute timing in order to reach and engage with couples during the next seven days. Data shows that there was a staggering $19.7 billion (£15.9 billion) spent last year on the big day.
More than half of adults celebrate Valentine's Day, which falls on 14th February every year, so it makes sense for brands and publishers to optimise their content campaigns for the occasion. There was also a four per cent increase in the amount of spending year-on-year in 2016, so this year could be even bigger.
Bing starts off by recommending a campaign that reaches a wide audience. While "significant others" are the biggest spenders on Valentine's Day, the occasion is also celebrated by co-workers, family, friends and even pets, so brands can get a competitive advantage by promoting a larger selection of products or services.
It is also important to select the right keywords, but this is not as simple as it appears, as marketers need to understand how these terms can engage target users. When "Valentine's Day gifts for" is entered into Bing, "husband" is the top keyword, but "friend" is the second-most popular, even ahead of "wife." "Children" and "teachers" also feature prominently.
Bing also notes that timing is critical, as 46 per cent of searches and shopping for Valentine's Day-related products are made during early February, compared to ten per cent on the day before the actual day. The number of clicks reaches its peak two days before the big day, so marketers should plan their content campaigns carefully so that they can be present at just the right time.
When optimising for search, mobile should be a key consideration, as search on smartphones and tablets for Valentine's Day soared from 40 per cent in 2015 to 48 per cent in 2016. Almost a third of users also research and compare prices on mobile. Finally, in order to drive engagement effectively on these devices, marketers also need to improve their ads, as call and location extensions are shown to increase click-through rates significantly.
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The Mayfield Education & Research Foundation sustains the legacy of Mayfield Brain & Spine by promoting leading-edge research and development alongside accessible, relevant education for physicians, residents, fellows, patients and their families, and the community at large.
Over the past 75 years, Mayfield Brain & Spine has played a significant role in the evolution of neurosurgery in Cincinnati and around the world. Mayfield has a long history of attracting the best and brightest physicians and researchers to the Cincinnati area and has been a major partner in Cincinnati's development as an important center of health care and medical research. Mayfield physicians have held leadership positions in many prestigious organizations, including the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the Ohio State Neurosurgical Association, and the National Think First Foundation.
The Mayfield Education & Research Foundation supports the advancement of neuroscience regionally, nationally, and globally. We achieve this objective by seeking out opportunities to fund projects, programs, conferences, clinics, and symposia that impact national and international research efforts, contribute to an ever-expanding educational dialogue, and provide support for patients with neurological diseases and disorders.


If you are a professional cinematographer or student, you are aquainted with renowned Arriflex movie cameras. Since 1917, when August Arnold and Robert Richter founded Arnold & Richter Cine Technik (ARRI) in Germany, ARRI has been revolutionizing the film industry.
Thirteen years after developing their first film camera (the Kinarri 35 in 1924), ARRI introduced the legendary Arriflex 35 in 1937--the first motion picture camera with a reflex mirror shutter, a technology found in just about every motion picture camera today! Hollywood jumped on board with the Arriflex 35 with the 1947 film, "Dark Passage," starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall.
Another reflex "first" for ARRI came with the Arriflex 16ST in 1952, which was the first professional 16mm movie camera with a reflex viewing system; and it was an instant hit for new and television.
Throughout the 1960s, ARRI provided cameras that both the feature film and news/television industries used more effectively than previous cameras: lower cost; lighter to carry, which made them ideal for on-location shooting; fast; and easier to sync with sound. In 1966, the Arriflex 35BL won the "Scientific and Engineering Award" from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. This was the first of many awards to follow.


Re: [Leica] no one can help on this one?
Subject: Re: [Leica] no one can help on this one?
>Now what about the problem of always getting f/8 or f/11 at 1/50?
>Am I forced to use slower film if I want larger apertures like 4 or 5.6?
going to slow you down much.


In this inaugural list of the state's top plaintiff lawyers, the Daily Journal honored top lawyers bringing single cases and multiparty actions in antitrust, labor and employment, environment, personal injury, privacy and data security, product defect and securities and financial fraud.
"We could have honored more, but in our opinion, these are the ones who consistently force broad change in the law, industry and society. As you read about these men and women, there is a common thread -- and it doesn't have dollar signs; they truly care about having an impact," the Daily Journal editorial staff said when introducing the honorees, adding that the work these lawyers are doing to hold governments and industry accountable will stand the test of time.
CaseyGerry is one of a handful of the California firms on the list to have two lawyers honored -- and Casey Jr. and Francavilla are the only San Diego attorneys featured.
Both Casey and Francavilla are known for taking on high-profile, complex cases -- concentrating their practices on serious personal injury and wrongful death cases.
A past president of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Casey Jr. has spent more than 35 years practicing law in San Diego and has received more than 60 awards throughout his career, including the "Pursuit of Justice" award from the American Bar Association and a Lifetime Achievement Award from Consumer Watchdog. Additionally, the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego created The David. S. Casey Jr. Award -- a perpetual award given each year to honor civility, professionalism and integrity in the legal profession. Over the last few years, Casey Jr. has helped obtain dozens of multimillion dollar results for clients in a complex range of cases that relate to aviation, maritime, premises liability, faulty equipment, government tort claims, complex motorcycle accidents, trucking and automobile crashes.
A tenacious litigator, Francavilla has also been involved in numerous high profile cases -- including a recent $5.4 million verdict against the U.S. Government, a case which involved a motorcyclist who was seriously injured in a collision caused by a border patrol agent. Honored by Consumer Attorneys of San Diego with the "Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award" on five occasions, Francavilla has also received numerous professional accolades throughout his career.
Both Casey Jr. and Francavilla have been recognized by the San Diego Daily Transcript as Top Attorneys and Top Influentials.
CaseyGerry was established in 1947, and is the oldest plaintiffs' law firm in San Diego. The firm's 15 attorneys practice in numerous areas, including serious personal injury, product liability, pharmaceutical, mass tort and class action litigation. Headquartered at 110 Laurel St. in the Banker's Hill neighborhood of San Diego, the firm also has an office in Carlsbad. For more information, visit www.caseygerry.com.


Last month Shane and Seth did a Live show at Journey coffee in Vacaville, CA . Their topic ? COMMUNITY ! What it means, why its important and how to find it. Thank you to those who were in the area and able to make it. Its been so fun to discover what people want at these live shows and the turn out is always great ! For those of you that were not in the area and unable to make it out we dont want you feeling left out so we are sending you a little summary of what the guys talked about. Here it is, we hope it encourages and inspires you.
How many know that community is the major ingredient to a healthy recovery and life ?
Living life without community is a difficult way to live. We all have seasons of life that we are walking through, whether you are walking through a season of grief , parenthood, success, hurt, new beginnings, we all have some kind of "something" going on in our lives. In a difficult season it is so important to have people surrounding you for support and encouragement. In the season of success or blessing it is equally important to have people around who will celebrate with you and cheer you on. Surrounding yourself with like minded people who can relate to what you are experiencing is KEY to coming out on the other end stronger than when you started.
Lets face it, life is not easy. We will experience different emotions, struggles and lessons along the way. When we're confronted with those "unexpecteds" or those seasons of life , what is better than having someone along side you that has, or is, experiencing the same thing? You feel heard, you feel validated, you feel NORMAL, you feel like you just might make it through.
Here's the best part, community is not just for walking you through those hard times. Community is an everyday dose. It's impossible to live a healthy, growing life without it.
Reach out, do it afraid, ask for help, TALK TO PEOPLE, be honest, tell your story, have faith that when you step out and let someone know what season of life you are in, you will NOT be left out in the cold, Take a chance, try it. Nothing to loose, everything to gain. TODAY IS THE DAY !! Find a local church, go to a meeting, join a group, take a class, ask someone to coffee. The possibilities are endless when it comes to where and how to form community. The main ingredient is YOU stepping out and making it happen. Always remember, YOU have a story too! Someone needs to hear YOUR story and how you got through your season or they may just need to walk beside you through it. We don't walk through these difficult times or seasons of life for nothing. We are wired to share our experience and be open in hopes to help others.