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What is KYC and how should the companies choose the right providers?
Know Your Customer (KYC) is a process of verifying the identity of customers. As lots of financial services migrated online, there is often no face-to-face interaction between the clients and service providers. As a result, KYC is becoming increasingly important to prevent money laundering activities. It is also required by the regulatory authorities to acquire extensive information on clients before allowing them to make transactions.
Besides money laundering, additional threats arouse these last few years that solicited a strict regulatory response. Terrorist financing has been a huge issue as money transfer channels are used to finance terrorist activities across the world. Thus it became imperative to not only know the identity of a customer but to also judge the character of the client and to assess the possible purposes they might be using the service for. KYC rules apply not only to banks but to any institution that offers financial services through which users can move money. These services could include online wallets such as PayPal or Skrill, money transfer services like Western Union, exchanges and brokerages and so on.
KYC rules do not apply only to individual clients but to companies and firms using financial services as well. Different countries have different KYC regulations. If you have ever tried to purchase cryptocurrency from an online exchange you would have had to go through an extensive verification process. Some exchanges require you to submit photos of your ID and passport, proof of residence, etc.
You might have also noticed that some exchanges require more information and proof than the others. This could happen for several reasons. Some jurisdictions might have a more strict approach with KYC requirements, while others may be more lenient. So, depending on where the service provider is incorporated, they might be subject to different requirements. Also, even though there are regulatory forces overseeing the KYC implementations of private companies, sometimes they do not publish detailed guidelines on how to achieve a satisfactory process of user identification. In such cases, it falls upon the companies to decide how extensive a process to implement. Some choose to be safe and require more information from customers, while other think that tedious registration might scare away potential clientele.
A new trend has also emerged of introducing different verification levels for online services. A higher level is accessed when more documentation is submitted. With a higher verification level, different functionality can be accessed. This allows companies to attract a user-base without breaking the KYC regulations.
Some of the processes that the financial providers might be required to go through include verifying the identity of the customers, checking if there are real people behind the accounts, double-checking the prohibited lists to see if the customer has come under question and assessing if the customer might use the services in the future for money laundering or other illegal purposes.
In the US companies have two requirements regarding KYC: Customer Identification Program (CIP) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD). While specific requirements might differ in other territories, the general principles are maintained in most of the developed world.KYC procedures differ for individual clients and companies. For CIP, companies are required to gather the following information on individual clients: Name, date of birth, address, identification number. Depending on the riskiness of a client, some additional information might be required. Banks and financial institutions might rely on third parties for this information under certain circumstances.
KYC procedures differ for individual clients and companies. For CIP, companies are required to gather the following information on individual clients: Name, date of birth, address, identification number. Depending on the riskiness of a client, some additional information might be required. Banks and financial institutions might rely on third parties for this information under certain circumstances. For companies, under CIP, service providers might be required to collect the following information: certified articles of incorporation, business license, a financial statement, financial references, etc.
CIP is a more straightforward process. CDD, on the other hand, requires more nuanced assessment of each customer. For Due Diligence, companies are required to assess the patterns of the transactions of individual clients. Later, these assessments are used to judge when a client makes a transaction that does not fit into the pattern. Depending on this process, each customer must be assigned a specific risk rating. If the risk is too high services to the customer could be terminated.
For CDD, customers might be asked to provide additional information to the data collected during the CIP process. This information could include occupation, description of their business activity, a specification of purposes of transactions, references, sources of the used funds and so on. It is really a task of the service provider to assess what information will help them best in estimating the riskiness of a client.
Why choose a third party KYC solutions provider?
For businesses, there is a clear trade-off between security and revenues. Overburdening KYC regulations might eliminate the risk of being penalized for non-compliance, but it will also cost the company a user-base as many innocent customers will not be able to access the services. Fines for KYC failures could be very high. A few large banks were each fined $2 million recently for this reason exactly. On the other hand, there are territories that offer regulatory havens for firms. Those who have the resources to relocate their operations to those territories might be able to offer their clients more easily accessible services. A balance has to be found, that is often easier for experienced KYC professionals and teams.
In addition, gathering and processing information is often expensive and requires human resources that might not be readily available at companies. In such cases, it is often easier and cheaper to hire other companies with the processes already set up and ready to go.
What do the KYC solutions providers do?
KYC solutions range in services that they provide. Some might take on an advisory role and give companies legal counsel on how effective their KYC procedures are. Others offer technologic solutions such as biometric processing and engineering of client registration procedures. For virtually any company handling money, that also deals with a large customer base, it is impossible to comply with KYC regulations without automating the process. This can only be done through advanced technology, which is expensive to develop. For this reason, third party KYC solutions have emerged that offer already set up automated processes.
Some firms offer more continues services like transaction monitoring. These providers use intelligent software to look at users' transactions more comprehensively. They are able to find operations that fall out of the ordinary behavior of a specific user. There are also blacklist providers that maintain a list of customers that had been judged as high-risk at some point before. These lists are used to cross-check the customer base to easily identify potential high-risk clients.
When finding a customer that might be carrying a potential risk, it is the responsibility of companies to notify regulators. This process can be automated as well using third-party providers that will handle those kinds of communication.
How to choose a KYC solutions provider?
Choosing a KYC provider is an important decision as in case of failure the companies are liable for the mistakes themselves. As there is no cheap and easy way to audit the internal processes of KYC solutions, companies can assess the reputation of the providers. If the providers have a large client base it is likely that they are successful in implementing effective KYC processes. It is also imperative to check if the client-base of the provider matches one's business needs. As mentioned, different territories have different regulations, so if a provider is experienced in addressing the KYC needs of one regulatory force, they might not be as effective in dealing with a different jurisdiction.
It also depends on the information needed by the company which provider they might choose. For businesses with the need to verify online users' identities different services might be needed than for others dealing with the clients face to face.
There is also a legal factor that should be considered when deciding to use a third-party provider in implementing the KYC procedures. Some regulators might have different views on the issue. Depending on the business and the process, a third-party provider might not be acceptable for a regulator. These issues can often be sorted out with the providers themselves.
Additionally, some business operations might change depending on the services provided by the KYC solutions. If too much needs to be outsourced to the company different risks arise. Losing control of the business processes is not in the interest of any company.
One quick way to check the services in advance is by requesting a demo. Many companies offer free access to their services for a short period of time to give companies the ability to compare different providers and choose the option that will be the best for their business needs.


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The Chiefs remain without a league win despite a spirited fight back against unbeaten Avonmouth Old Boys.
By Terry O'BrienAvonmouth Old Boys 1st XV 23, Sidmouth Chiefs 19 The Chiefs remain without a league win despite a spirited fight back against unbeaten Avonmouth Old Boys. In the end a lacklustre first half hour left them with too much to do but they should draw confidence from their second half performance.The sides were well matched but the Chiefs' defence was often too narrow, leaving simple overlaps which Avonmouth were quick to exploit. Also the line-out remains an area of concern and, once again, a try was conceded following a line-out loss inside their own 22. More variation is needed with a solid front of the line option essential.Avonmouth kicked off in perfect conditions. The early exchanges were even but the home side gradually developed territorial advantage due in main to their better ball retention in contact. Also some well judged kicks by their half backs were followed up, quickly stifling any attempts by the Chiefs to counterattack. The Sidmouth defence was solid but the Old Boys steadily built up a nine point lead thanks to some accurate goal kicking by their left winger.On the half hour an inside pass put the home number 6 through a gap inside the Sidmouth 22. He looked certain to score but lost the ball forward as he was tackled over the line. However, a few minutes later a misdirected line-out throw was caught by the Avonmouth tight head prop who set off for the line. He was hauled down a couple of metres short but the number eight was on hand to pick up and force his way over. The conversion from wide out was successful.This seemed to snap the Chiefs out of their lethargy and they launched a sustained attack in the home 22. When a defender was penalised for a high tackle just a metre from the line, a yellow card and penalty try might have resulted but the referee judged that a penalty was sufficient punishment. Dan Retter kicked the goal to make the halftime score 3-16.The Chiefs started the second half with much more purpose. Good driving by the forwards pinned the home side into their own half and breaks by Steve Trim and Ashley Cooper kept the defence under pressure. Eventually they conceded a penalty and Retter reduced the arrears by three points.They were soon back on the attack and, when Nathan Hannay fed Steve Trim on the blindside of a scrum 30 metres out, the scrum half dummied his way through a gap. Another dummy left the full back stranded and a clear run to the line. Retter's conversion closed the gap to just three points.Avonmouth responded immediately with the best, and ultimately decisive, move of the game. From an unpromising position on their own 22, they won a ruck and moved the ball quickly to the left. A long pass outflanked the poorly-aligned Sidmouth defence, putting the winger in space. An exchange of passes with his full back checked the cover defence and he ran in unopposed. He converted his own try to restore a 10 point lead.The Chiefs soon reasserted themselves and a fine handling move involving forwards and backs was only halted a couple of metres from the line when they were penalised at the ruck. Further pressure produced strong runs by Jack Pyne and Andy Matchett which were only halted by last ditch tackles. The pressure was eventually rewarded with a Dan Retter penalty. A few minutes later Steve Trim took a quick tap penalty. With clear space ahead he was stopped almost immediately by an Avonmouth centre well short of the required 10 metres. The offender was shown a yellow card and Retter kicked the resulting penalty but it was only three points rather than a possible seven.The Chiefs failed to benefit from the extra man and it was Avonmouth who came closest to scoring in the closing stages. A diagonal kick bounced favourably for the winger as it approached the line but, as he dived for the touchdown, Simeon Lewry just got a boot in to put the ball safely into touch.


Alice Stewart is a creative technologist and designer based between Amsterdam and London. As an educator she has taught internationally and established Hackspace workshops at institutions such as Kingston University and the Royal College of Art in London. Her clients and collaborators include Nike UK, Harrods, 72andSunny Amsterdam and Galeria Melissa (London), and her work has been featured in such publications as The Guardian, It's Nice That and Complex Magazine.


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All Swiss Watches, Feature & Reviews, Watch Review Under $500, Zodiac
Zodiac Jetomatic Watch Review
The contemporary interpretation remains very true to the first, using a strong, rectilinear barrel-case, and a layered dial that emphasizes the novel floating effect. In person, it's really magnetic. Whether or not the layout is one which suits your personal aesthetic, then you will end up lost in the layered dial, hypnotized from the smoothly orbiting red dot, which suggests that the seconds. Though the 1969 model is quite clearly represented in the new version, added levels of finishing and detail, such as the polished markers that hang across the dial, make it more complex.The case is strong and manly, coming in at 45 x 39mm. The softly curved spine makes it hug the wrist, which tempers the dimensions, even though it's still a noticeably big watch. Unfortunately, the lug width is 30mm, so you're not likely to have the ability to find a leather to swap in. This is not a watch for everybody, but if you are attracted to the layout, you'll be quite pleased with it.The next model we looked at has a much more versatile layout that is stylish enough for casual wear and elegant enough for the office. Like many classic watches from the 60's, this really is a gentleman's game watch. Beginning from the exterior, the Sea Dragon features a remarkably elegant 39mm barrel case using faceted lugs and superb finishing. The top surface, which domes slightly, features sunburst brushing in the centre out. It meets with a polished beveled border and polished lugs with a fresh, crisp line. The profile really impressed me, since they maintained the situation really thin, which makes for a very comfortable watch to wear.
Resurrected from the Zodiac Watches Review archives, the Jetomatic introduces a new collection of pilot-style watches and was one of the important releases this year for the Fossil-owned Swiss brand. It is competitively priced, and its movement has an unusual feature in something called a swan neck regulator – but we'll come back to that. To me, the Zodiac Jetomatic offers a straightforward tool watch, a piece of Zodiac brand personality, and a movement to get watch enthusiasts' attention.
Right away, its name tells you that the Watch Zodiac 720p Jetomatic is aviation- and vintage-themed (seems like everything in the 1960s was something-o-matic). The looks of the watch also do a good job at communicating those things. From the sword-shaped hands, pointy hour markers, and contrasting chapter ring to the big "onion" crown, this is clearly a "pilot watch" but without looking a lot like other popular pilot watches, which is a positive thing, in my opinion.
Any brand that can succeed with both a dive and a pilot watch collection is in a good place. And modern Zodiac Dive Watches has, aside from the Astrographic (reviewed here), been strong on vintage-themed dive watches with the Super Sea Wolf (hands-on here), the Super Sea Wolf 68 (reviewed here), and the Sea Dragon (hands-on with the chronograph version here) collections. As with other Zodiac lines, the Jetomatic is the rebirth of a vintage model, even though many past watches that shared that name (or Jet-O-Matic) look nothing like the 2017 Jetomatic.
Alongside the standard production Jetomatic collection that has more modern updates, Zodiac Watches Any Good also released a limited edition that is said to have been "reverse-engineered" to faithfully recreate a 1960s Zodiac Pilot watch. So, though Zodiac hasn't provided images of the original that the new models are based on, we can get some idea by looking at the limited edition model that has a smaller 40mm case, sloping chapter ring, raised mineral crystal, and solid caseback. For reference, it is also COSC-certified and costs more, with a price of $1,495.
Zodiac Jetomatic Limited Edition ZO9150 at 40mm (left) and the Zodiac Watch Automatic Movement Jetomatic ZO9107 at 42mm.
The non-limited models come as four SKUs with different dial and strap/bracelet styles. The one you see here on a bracelet (with a nice, thin butterfly-style clasp) with a mostly monochromatic dial of black with off-white is the ZO9107. All have 42mm-wide, 14mm-thick steel cases with 100m of water resistance. The flat sapphire crystal and good contrast on the dial, not to mention the ample application of Super-LumiNova, help keep legibility very good. The lume is one of the watch's strong points, and you'll see I had some fun taking pictures of it.
Overall, the Zodiac Watches Overstock Jetomatic has a good look on the wrist and a lot of versatility. Looking more closely, here I will note that the case and bracelet have an industrial quality to their finishing with some sharp edges. This doesn't mean any actual poking or wearing discomfort, but it prevents the watch from feeling as refined as it perhaps could. That combined with the flat, printed dial give the Zodiac Jetomatic a very straightforward, utilitarian, tool watch vibe. I know that this is how many pilot-style watches are done and that legibility is the main point, but it often left me wanting more to look at. While not an absolute requirement, depth and three-dimensional elements on a dial are something I tend to look for because of the interest and sense of detail it can add to the wearing experience.
The STP 3-13 movement in the Zodiac Jetomatic, on the other hand, goes a long way in adding to the interest as a complete package. For a basic movement in a watch at this price level, it looks pretty good through the display caseback, with lots of perlage and blued screws. The STP 3-13 is a variation of STP's basic 1-11 movement that is close to an ETA 2824-2 clone. As we discussed here in our visit to the STP manufacture, STP is the "Fossil Group's answer to ETA." That means that they are making mass-produced Swiss Made mechanical movements in volume to supply a range of companies in and outside their own group.
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Check out the Giveaway we have for all you cooks out there! I don't know about any of you but I luv me some Rachael Ray and want her cookware. I hear from everyone just how great it is and I have to admit I'm a bit jealous, I want my own! Well for all of you this is a chance of having your own set of Rachael Ray Cookware so go for it all of my lovelies!
The Give Thanks Event Rachael Ray Cookware Giveaway is a great event I have it on my Blog also.
I will make a homemade gluten free stew first if I win the cookware!
Oh my god, I think I would start with Rache's honey mustard pretzel chicken, and maybe an eggplant dish she made... just to christen the set!


Though many very qualified economists are making predictions on the economy for 2017, we, as business owners, must make real life decisions more or less on our own. Certainly, we must consider the general economy. But, for many of us, the "micro-economy" we live in is far more important. You don't need an economist to tell you that the automotive sector continues to be hot. Nor that the energy sector is just emerging from a genuine depression and recovery is tentative and unknown.
So, we're largely responsible to be our own economist; we're required to take all the facts and make projections that will shape our approach to capital investment, hiring, debt levels, pricing policy, etc. We must consider the direction of our specific industry, its recent history and its trendlines. We must consider our specific niche within the overall market and the moves of our competitors. We must consider the evolution of industry-wide product and services development and our own response. We must assess the impact of technology and the quality of our technology relative to customer needs. And so on.
We are on the cusp of a new year that has more unknowns than usual. You are likely running a few scenarios or perhaps doing a strategic plan and a market assessment. If not, you should be. One scenario that hasn't been on everyone's mind for a while is a Recession Scenario. I can tell you that we are doing one for our firm and recommending/helping our clients do one. I'm not predicting that we'll have a recession in 2017, but the signs are there and they are stronger in some micro-economies than in others. What I am saying is that you can predict how a recession will impact your company and you can have your response(s) mapped out so that you are acting proactively rather than defensively. You always have more options when you have a plan.
I can't put the content of a Recession Scenario in a newsletter, but I can give you a few generalized bullets and I am happy to talk with you if you want to dig deeper.
Your company probably serves multiple industries. Each industry will likely be impacted differently and at different times when the economy or their micro-economy slows. Map the likely path each industry will follow and the speed/impact on your sales.
Your competitors likely have a predictable response to a recession, one that you understand from prior recessions. Some will go into heavy discounting early. Some will shed specific types of business. Some will shrink their workforce and capacity early and fast. Some will hang onto people and provide incentives to customers. What will you do, in what order and how fast?
Customers reduce suppliers in a recession. This means that some suppliers (you) can actually see an increase in opportunities as the customer chooses winners vs. losers. What they are doing is essentially choosing the partners that they feel will help them succeed in their recession planning. What does it take to be the supplier that a customer retains? What drives the customer's decisions, what is deeply important to them? If you ask, they may just tell you.
You are going to have to make cuts. It will be a lot less rushed and emotional if you map those out now. These will involve people, suppliers, A/P terms, inventory levels, purchase contracts, etc. It may mean that you'll also crack lending covenants with your bank...or even the need to ask for temporary changes in payment terms. By the way, your customers may be doing the same thing. Will you be working with the same people in the same relationship as you are today? If not, how will you be treated by a new person who now has three jobs because his coworker was laid off?
All of this takes time. More importantly, it is sort of depressing to do when business is good. So, it tends to get deferred. I understand that, but the economy is unfeeling and uncaring. Those who have done the scenarios will react better than those who don't. You are either a winner or a victim. I've worked through four decades of recessions, both in my own business and helping my clients with theirs. Decision Associates is going to do its recession scenario in the first quarter. If you want help with yours, let me know. The worst (best?) that can happen is that we won't need it for another year or so.
For more information, contact Don Moore at 814-528-9403.


Meaning and definitions of water, translation in Haitian language for water with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of water in Haitian and in English language.
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This Sandy Beach 5 Drawer chest is a high quality piece that will add style to your bedroom.
This Sandy Beach 5 Drawer chest is a high quality piece that will add style to your bedroom. Five fully extending drawers and silver tone drawer pull knobs.
Comes fully assembled just attach the drawer pulls.


How do I resolve the issue when I try to sign on to the AS/400 thru windows 7 and receive message CWBSY1001 Kerberos Client Credentials Not Found?
Should Client Access be configured to use Kerberos? If Kerberos is not implemented then it is not possible to use that option. On the Client Access session click 'Communication', 'Properties', in the 'User ID signon information' field doe it have 'User Kerberos prinicpal name, no prompting'? If it does try changing it to 'Use default user ID, prompt as needed' and add the required ID in the 'User ID' field.
The iSeries server connection is configured to use your Kerberos principal name for security authentication. These credentials were not found on your workstation. For Windows workstations, you need to log on to a Windows 2000 or XP domain, in order to obtain Kerberos credentials.
Log off your workstation. Log back onto your workstation, and provide the appropriate domain name.


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You can Create free account or Connect existing account.
If all is ok you will see this page.
Advanced Parameters > Performance and click Refresh icon.
Open home page of your site, refresh web browser and our code will be working.
Download module 1.6 in .ZIP file.
Upload the .ZIP, it will install automatically and you get message about successful installation.
In Modules and Services search for Smartsupp and click Install.
Now you should see Smartsupp plugin configuration page. If not go to Modules and Services, search for Smartsupp and click Configure.
Download module 1.5 in .ZIP file.
Modules > Add a new module > upload module to PrestaShop and install it.
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10/24: Increased Support for Protective Netting In MLB Stadiums
Major League Baseball fans have become more receptive to the idea of adding protective netting to baseball stadiums. In fact, six in ten baseball fans, 60%, up from 54% in April 2016, think MLB teams should be required to add netting to sections closest to the field. 35%, down from 41% last year, do not think teams should be required to add this safeguard to sections above the dugout or along the baselines.
Regionally, 67% of fans in the Northeast, up from 61% previously, and 60% in the West, up from 43% say additional safeguards should be in place to protect fans from foul balls and bats. Majorities of fans in the Midwest, 55%, and in the South, 58%, also say the MLB should be required to put additional safety netting in their stadiums. These proportions are little changed from, 56% and 54%, respectively, in 2016.
More than three in four baseball fans, 76%, do not think watching a baseball game through protective netting detracts from the enjoyment of the experience. Included here are 68% who believe it does not change how they feel about watching the game and 8% who think it makes the experience more enjoyable. 21% think it will make a trip out to the ballpark less enjoyable, and 3% are unsure. These findings are comparable to those reported in 2016.
When asked about whether or not fans would prefer to sit in an area with or without protective netting, there has been a shift in public opinion. A majority of baseball fans nationally, 52%, now say they would prefer to sit in an area with netting while 41% report they would prefer to sit in a section without it. In April 2016, the opposite was the case. A majority, 54%, said they did not want netting in front of their seats, and 41% said they wanted the extra protection from foul balls and bats.
In the Northeast, Midwest, and South, there has been a notable increase in the proportion of baseball fans who would prefer to sit in an area with this protective covering. 58% of fans in the Northeast, up from 41%, 52% in the Midwest, up from 39%, and 52% in the South, an increase from 43%, have this opinion. In the West, fans divide. 45% report they would rather sit in an unprotected section while 43% say they would like safety netting covering them. Still, there has been a slight increase in the proportion of those in the West who say they would purchase seats protected by netting. In 2016, 40% had this opinion.
Men have also had a change of heart. 45% of men who are baseball fans, up from 29% last year, say they would prefer to sit in a section protected from foul bats and balls. 47% of men, down from 68%, said they would not. Among women, 60% up slightly from 55%, would choose seats covered by the netting. 35% would not.
The closer baseball fans get to the field, the more likely they are to want to sit in a section with protective netting. If their seats are above the dugout or along the baselines, 60% of fans, compared with 50% in 2016, say they would prefer to sit in a section with this safeguard. 35%, compared with 47% previously, would prefer to sit in uncovered sections.
When children enter the equation, most baseball fans say they would select seats in a shielded area. 80% of fans say they would select seats in an area with netting while 17% would not. When this question was last reported in 2016, 77% said they would sit in a section with protective netting if they were accompanied by a child. 21%, at that time, would prefer seats in a section without the covering.
The debate over adding protective netting to stadiums re-emerged after a toddler was struck and injured by a foul ball at Yankee Stadium this year. In such situations, whose responsibility is it to protect those in the stands? Fans divide. 49% say it is up to the fans to look out for their own safety and their children's while 46% think stadiums should take action to protect fans.
A gender gap exists. 56% of men say the onus is on the fans while 54% of women say teams need to protect the fans and their children at the stadium.
Most baseball fans have first-hand experience at the ballpark. 83% have at some point attended a Major League Baseball game while only 17% have not. How many Americans are baseball fans? 55% of Americans, up slightly from 50% in 2016, say they follow professional baseball, at least, a little. Of note, the proportion of Americans who say they follow the sport a great deal, 14%, is nearly double the proportion in 2016, 8%.
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import sys

from Quartz import *

import Utilities
import array

def doColorSpaceFillAndStroke(context):
    theColorSpace = Utilities.getTheCalibratedRGBColorSpace()
    opaqueRed = ( 0.663, 0.0, 0.031, 1.0 ) # red,green,blue,alpha
    aBlue = ( 0.482, 0.62, 0.871, 1.0 )     # red,green,blue,alpha

    # Set the fill color space to be the generic calibrated RGB color space.
    CGContextSetFillColorSpace(context, theColorSpace)
    # Set the fill color to opaque red. The number of elements in the
    # array passed to this function must be the number of color
    # components in the current fill color space plus 1 for alpha.
    CGContextSetFillColor(context, opaqueRed)

    # Set the stroke color space to be the generic calibrated RGB color space.
    CGContextSetStrokeColorSpace(context, theColorSpace)
    # Set the stroke color to opaque blue. The number of elements
    # in the array passed to this function must be the number of color
    # components in the current stroke color space plus 1 for alpha.
    CGContextSetStrokeColor(context, aBlue)

    CGContextSetLineWidth(context, 8.0)
    # Rectangle 1.
    CGContextBeginPath(context)
    CGContextAddRect(context, CGRectMake(20.0, 20.0, 100.0, 100.0))
    CGContextDrawPath(context, kCGPathFillStroke)

    # Continue to use the stroke colorspace already set
    # but change the stroke alpha value to a semitransparent blue.
    aBlue = list(aBlue)
    aBlue[3] = 0.5
    CGContextSetStrokeColor(context, aBlue)
    # Rectangle 2.
    CGContextBeginPath(context)
    CGContextAddRect(context, CGRectMake(140.0, 20.0, 100.0, 100.0))
    CGContextDrawPath(context, kCGPathFillStroke)

    # Don't release the color space since this routine
    # didn't create it.

_opaqueRedColor = None
_opaqueBlueColor = None
_transparentBlueColor = None

def drawWithColorRefs(context):
    global _opaqueRedColor
    global _opaqueBlueColor
    global _transparentBlueColor

    # Initialize the CGColorRefs if necessary
    if _opaqueRedColor is None:
        # Initialize the color array to an opaque red
        # in the generic calibrated RGB color space.
        color = (0.663, 0.0, 0.031, 1.0)
        theColorSpace = Utilities.getTheCalibratedRGBColorSpace()
        # Create a CGColorRef for opaque red.
        _opaqueRedColor = CGColorCreate(theColorSpace, color)
        # Make the color array correspond to an opaque blue color.
        color = (0.482, 0.62, 0.87, 1.0)
        # Create another CGColorRef for opaque blue.
        _opaqueBlueColor = CGColorCreate(theColorSpace, color)
        # Create a new CGColorRef from the opaqueBlue CGColorRef
        # but with a different alpha value.
        _transparentBlueColor = CGColorCreateCopyWithAlpha(
                _opaqueBlueColor, 0.5)
        if _opaqueRedColor is None or _opaqueBlueColor is None or _transparentBlueColor is None:
            print >>sys.stderr, "Couldn't create one of the CGColorRefs!!!"
            return

    # Set the fill color to the opaque red CGColor object.
    CGContextSetFillColorWithColor(context, _opaqueRedColor)
    # Set the stroke color to the opaque blue CGColor object.
    CGContextSetStrokeColorWithColor(context, _opaqueBlueColor)

    CGContextSetLineWidth(context, 8.0)
    # Draw the first rectangle.
    CGContextBeginPath(context)
    CGContextAddRect(context, CGRectMake(20.0, 20.0, 100.0, 100.0))
    CGContextDrawPath(context, kCGPathFillStroke)

    # Set the stroke color to be that of the transparent blue
    # CGColor object.
    CGContextSetStrokeColorWithColor(context, _transparentBlueColor)
    # Draw a second rectangle to the right of the first one.
    CGContextBeginPath(context)
    CGContextAddRect(context, CGRectMake(140.0, 20.0, 100.0, 100.0))
    CGContextDrawPath(context, kCGPathFillStroke)

def doIndexedColorDrawGraphics(context):
    theBaseRGBSpace = Utilities.getTheCalibratedRGBColorSpace()
    lookupTable = array.array('B', (0,)*6)
    opaqueRed = (0, 1) # index, alpha
    aBlue = (1, 1)     # index, alpha

    # Set the first 3 values in the lookup table to a red of
    # 169/255 = 0.663, no green, and blue = 8/255 = 0.031. This makes
    # the first entry in the lookup table a shade of red.
    lookupTable[0] = 169; lookupTable[1] = 0; lookupTable[2] = 8

    # Set the second 3 values in the lookup table to a red value
    # of 123/255 = 0.482, a green value of 158/255 = 0.62, and
    # a blue value of 222/255 = 0.871. This makes the second entry
    # in the lookup table a shade of blue.
    lookupTable[3] = 123; lookupTable[4] = 158; lookupTable[5] = 222

    # Create the indexed color space with this color lookup table,
    # using the RGB color space as the base color space and a 2 element
    # color lookup table to characterize the indexed color space.
    theIndexedSpace = CGColorSpaceCreateIndexed(theBaseRGBSpace, 1, lookupTable)
    if theIndexedSpace is not None:
        CGContextSetStrokeColorSpace(context, theIndexedSpace)
        CGContextSetFillColorSpace(context, theIndexedSpace)

        # Set the stroke color to an opaque blue.
        CGContextSetStrokeColor(context, aBlue)
        # Set the fill color to an opaque red.
        CGContextSetFillColor(context, opaqueRed)

        CGContextSetLineWidth(context, 8.0)
        # Draw the first rectangle.
        CGContextBeginPath(context)
        CGContextAddRect(context, CGRectMake(20.0, 20.0, 100.0, 100.0))
        CGContextDrawPath(context, kCGPathFillStroke)

        # Continue to use the stroke colorspace already set
        # but change the stroke alpha value to a semitransparent value
        # while leaving the index value unchanged.
        aBlue = list(aBlue)
        aBlue[1] = 0.5
        CGContextSetStrokeColor(context, aBlue)
        # Draw another rectangle to the right of the first one.
        CGContextBeginPath(context)
        CGContextAddRect(context, CGRectMake(140.0, 20.0, 100.0, 100.0))
        CGContextDrawPath(context, kCGPathFillStroke)
    else:
        print >>sys.stderr, "Couldn't make the indexed color space!"

def drawWithGlobalAlpha(context):
    rect = CGRectMake(40.0, 210.0, 100.0, 100.0)
    color = [1.0, 0.0, 0.0, 1.0] # opaque red
    # Set the fill color space to that returned by getTheCalibratedRGBColorSpace.
    CGContextSetFillColorSpace(context, Utilities.getTheCalibratedRGBColorSpace())

    CGContextSetFillColor(context, color)
    for i in range(2):
        CGContextSaveGState(context)
        # Paint the leftmost rect on this row with 100% opaque red.
        CGContextFillRect(context, rect)

        CGContextTranslateCTM(context, rect.size.width + 70.0, 0.0)
        # Set the alpha value of this rgba color to 0.5.
        color[3] = 0.5
        # Use the new color as the fill color in the graphics state.
        CGContextSetFillColor(context, color)
        # Paint the center rect on this row with 50% opaque red.
        CGContextFillRect(context, rect)

        CGContextTranslateCTM(context, rect.size.width + 70.0, 0.0)
        # Set the alpha value of this rgba color to 0.25.
        color[3] = 0.25
        # Use the new color as the fill color in the graphics state.
        CGContextSetFillColor(context, color)
        # Paint the rightmost rect on this row with 25% opaque red.
        CGContextFillRect(context, rect)
        CGContextRestoreGState(context)
        # After restoring the graphics state, the fill color is set to
        # that prior to calling CGContextSaveGState, that is, opaque
        # red. The coordinate system is also restored.

        # Now set the context global alpha value to 50% opaque.
        CGContextSetAlpha(context, 0.5)
        # Translate down for a second row of rectangles.
        CGContextTranslateCTM(context, 0.0, -(rect.size.height + 70.0))
        # Reset the alpha value of the color array to fully opaque.
        color[3] = 1.0

def drawWithColorBlendMode(context, url):
    # A pleasant green color.
    green = [0.584, 0.871, 0.318, 1.0]

    # Create a CGPDFDocument object from the URL.
    pdfDoc = CGPDFDocumentCreateWithURL(url)
    if pdfDoc is None:
        print >>sys.stderr, "Couldn't create CGPDFDocument from URL!"
        return

    # Obtain the media box for page 1 of the PDF document.
    pdfRect = CGPDFDocumentGetMediaBox(pdfDoc, 1)
    # Set the origin of the rectangle to (0,0).
    pdfRect.origin.x = pdfRect.origin.y = 0

    # Graphic 1, the left portion of the figure.
    CGContextTranslateCTM(context, 20, 10 + CGRectGetHeight(pdfRect)/2)

    # Draw the PDF document.
    CGContextDrawPDFDocument(context, pdfRect, pdfDoc, 1)

    # Set the fill color space to that returned by getTheCalibratedRGBColorSpace.
    CGContextSetFillColorSpace(context, Utilities.getTheCalibratedRGBColorSpace())
    # Set the fill color to green.
    CGContextSetFillColor(context, green)

    # Graphic 2, the top-right portion of the figure.
    CGContextTranslateCTM(context, CGRectGetWidth(pdfRect) + 10,
                                    CGRectGetHeight(pdfRect)/2 + 10)

    # Draw the PDF document again.
    CGContextDrawPDFDocument(context, pdfRect, pdfDoc, 1)

    # Make a fill rectangle that is the same size as the PDF document
    # but inset each side by 80 units in x and 20 units in y.
    insetRect = CGRectInset(pdfRect, 80, 20)
    # Fill the rectangle with green. Because the fill color is opaque and
    # the blend mode is Normal, this obscures the drawing underneath.
    CGContextFillRect(context, insetRect)

    # Graphic 3, the bottom-right portion of the figure.
    CGContextTranslateCTM(context, 0, -(10 + CGRectGetHeight(pdfRect)))

    # Draw the PDF document again.
    CGContextDrawPDFDocument(context, pdfRect, pdfDoc, 1)

    # Set the blend mode to kCGBlendModeColor which will
    # colorize the destination with subsequent drawing.
    CGContextSetBlendMode(context, kCGBlendModeColor)
    # Draw the rectangle on top of the PDF document. The portion of the
    # background that is covered by the rectangle is colorized
    # with the fill color.
    CGContextFillRect(context, insetRect)

def createEllipsePath(context, center, ellipseSize):
    CGContextSaveGState(context)
    # Translate the coordinate origin to the center point.
    CGContextTranslateCTM(context, center.x, center.y)
    # Scale the coordinate system to half the width and height
    # of the ellipse.
    CGContextScaleCTM(context, ellipseSize.width/2, ellipseSize.height/2)
    CGContextBeginPath(context)
    # Add a circular arc to the path, centered at the origin and
    # with a radius of 1.0. This radius, together with the
    # scaling above for the width and height, produces an ellipse
    # of the correct size.
    CGContextAddArc(context, 0.0, 0.0, 1.0, 0.0, Utilities.DEGREES_TO_RADIANS(360.0), 0.0)
    # Close the path so that this path is suitable for stroking,
    # should that be desired.
    CGContextClosePath(context)
    CGContextRestoreGState(context)

_opaqueBrownColor = None
_opaqueOrangeColor = None
def doClippedEllipse(context):
    global _opaqueBrownColor, _opaqueOrangeColor

    theCenterPoint = CGPoint(120.0, 120.0)
    theEllipseSize = CGSize(100.0, 200.0)
    dash = [ 2.0 ]

    # Initialize the CGColorRefs if necessary.
    if _opaqueBrownColor is None:
        # The initial value of the color array is an
        # opaque brown in an RGB color space.
        color = [0.325, 0.208, 0.157, 1.0]
        theColorSpace = Utilities.getTheCalibratedRGBColorSpace()
        # Create a CGColorRef for opaque brown.
        _opaqueBrownColor = CGColorCreate(theColorSpace, color)
        # Make the color array correspond to an opaque orange.
        color = [0.965, 0.584, 0.059, 1.0 ]
        # Create another CGColorRef for opaque orange.
        _opaqueOrangeColor = CGColorCreate(theColorSpace, color)

    # Draw two ellipses centered about the same point, one
    # rotated 45 degrees from the other.
    CGContextSaveGState(context)
    # Ellipse 1
    createEllipsePath(context, theCenterPoint, theEllipseSize)
    CGContextSetFillColorWithColor(context, _opaqueBrownColor)
    CGContextFillPath(context)
    # Translate and rotate about the center point of the ellipse.
    CGContextTranslateCTM(context, theCenterPoint.x, theCenterPoint.y)
    # Rotate by 45 degrees.
    CGContextRotateCTM(context, Utilities.DEGREES_TO_RADIANS(45))
    # Ellipse 2
    # CGPointZero is a pre-defined Quartz point corresponding to
    # the coordinate (0,0).
    createEllipsePath(context, CGPointZero, theEllipseSize)
    CGContextSetFillColorWithColor(context, _opaqueOrangeColor)
    CGContextFillPath(context)
    CGContextRestoreGState(context)

    CGContextTranslateCTM(context, 170.0, 0.0)
    # Now use the first ellipse as a clipping area prior to
    # painting the second ellipse.
    CGContextSaveGState(context)
    # Ellipse 3
    createEllipsePath(context, theCenterPoint, theEllipseSize)
    CGContextSetStrokeColorWithColor(context, _opaqueBrownColor)
    CGContextSetLineDash(context, 0, dash, 1)
    # Stroke the path with a dash.
    CGContextStrokePath(context)
    # Ellipse 4
    createEllipsePath(context, theCenterPoint, theEllipseSize)
    # Clip to the elliptical path.
    CGContextClip(context)
    CGContextTranslateCTM(context, theCenterPoint.x, theCenterPoint.y)
    # Rotate by 45 degrees.
    CGContextRotateCTM(context, Utilities.DEGREES_TO_RADIANS(45))
    # Ellipse 5
    createEllipsePath(context, CGPointZero, theEllipseSize)
    CGContextSetFillColorWithColor(context, _opaqueOrangeColor)
    CGContextFillPath(context)
    CGContextRestoreGState(context)


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Rebecca Russo scores with 0.3 seconds left to give Terriers the win.
By Torrance Latham
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Is there a more exciting way to start the season?
The No. 8 Boston University women's hockey team kicked off its season in exhilarating fashion after senior forward Rebecca Russo's goal with 0.3 seconds propelled the Terriers to a 2-1 victory over the UConn Huskies Friday night at Walter Brown Arena.
The evening began with Terriers head coach Brian Durocher and BU (1-0) raising banners in recognition of its 2015 Hockey East championship and their ensuing NCAA Tournament appearance. It was the sixth straight NCAA tournament appearance for the Terriers, who have won five Hockey East tournaments during that period.
The celebration wouldn't stop there. In a tightly contested battle, it looked like BU and UConn (0-1) were headed to an extra period to decide their rare league opening matchup.
Winners of its last four openers, BU began the season for the first time ever against a Hockey East adversary. It would take every second, literally, to determine the outcome of this one. In an odd sequence of events, sophomore Victoria Bach, 2015 Hockey East Freshmen of the Year, entered the Huskie zone, then fellow forward Rebecca Leslie took a shot that was saved by UConn goaltender Elaine Chuli (46 saves), before Russo received an opportunistic bounce that nailed UConn's hopes of ending their whopping 17 game losing streak to BU.
"What we tried to do best this game was use our speed to our advantage, get pucks to the net, and it would go in one of those times. And gratefully it did, so we were really happy with that," said Russo.
BU remained aggressive throughout the night, tallying 110 total shot attempts to a mere 35 for the Huskies.
Highly-touted freshmen Sammy Davis ignited the final period rally with her first collegiate goal, at the 8:35 mark, tying the game at one apiece. Assisted by senior Lillian Ribeirinha-Braga, Davis sprinted to left circle and let off a shot that got past Chuli. Davis credited the team's rigorous preparation before the game, to the on-ice success.
"I think that if we didn't have such an intense practice, I wouldn't have been able to adjust as well. But the girls pushed me," said Davis.
UConn drew first blood with 11:35 left in the second period when Brittany Berisoff nailed a shot that just missed the grasp of BU's junior goalkeeper Victoria Hanson (20 saves).
After losing Olympic Gold Medalist Marie-Philip Poulin to graduation in the spring, the Terriers look to establish a new identity this season. It's safe to say that BU passed their first test for the fall semester.
"Hopefully it can snowball from here. We did it in the 3rd (period) and we're a well-conditioned team. If it happens another time or two then it'll really get in their heads. A good team needs that stuff to happen for them," said Durocher.
The Terriers will shift focus to their first road matchup of the season when they face-off against Maine at 1 p.m. on Sunday.
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Berrigan filed a motion last month asking to proceed "ex-parte" on matters disclosing defense strategy. That would mean Wood's lawyers would argue some pre-trial motions in front of a judge while prosecutors wouldn't be allowed in the courtroom.
Assistant prosecutor Todd Myers argued that those ex-parte hearings would be unfair, saying "We're a system where both sides get to be present."
Judge Mountjoy said he agreed with Myers that it would be "contrary to the very nature of our justice system" to hold hearings and submit documentation without prosecutors being informed.
Mountjoy did, however, say he would be open to keeping Wood's jail records away from prosecutors. This way, a psychological expert could interview Wood in jail or Wood could be transported to an outside facility for evaluation without prosecutors finding out.
This would allow the defense attorneys to prepare their case without hinting to prosecutors what their strategy might be.
Mountjoy said the same agreement was reached in the Greene County case involving Diane Staudte, who is accused of killing her husband and son by poisoning them with antifreeze.
Mountjoy asked the defense attorneys and prosecutors to get together and come up with a plan in which Wood could have private jail visits. The attorneys will submit that plan to Mountjoy next week for him to review.
Wood's next court appearance was tentatively scheduled for March 3.
Wood is accused of kidnapping Hailey while she was walking in her Springfield neighborhood on Feb. 18, 2014.
Police say Hailey's body was found hours after the alleged abduction wrapped in garbage bags in Wood's basement. A medical examiner said she died from a gunshot wound to the back of the head. The examiner also said there was evidence of sexual assault.
Wood is a former teaching assistant and coach at Pleasant View Middle School.
Wood is charged with first-degree murder, kidnapping, rape, sodomy and armed criminal action. Prosecutors have said they will seek the death penalty if Wood is convicted.


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So, life is rather interesting for me right now. It is the end of the school year, which is always a busy time for me because in the final month we have a concert, a play and two or three graduations which all require stage services, and I am the stage manager in my school. Add to that the fact that I teach a full load of classes (actually a full load plus 1 extra class), and I have to write and administer exams for 180-some odd students. Needless to say it is a busy time, lots of stress and I really don't eat right during this time of the year.
Add to that the physical aspects of the past couple months, plus getting used to cooking different because I am in a relationship with someone who has severe food allergies, and my life has definitely changed. My girlfriend is allergic to products made of corn, and my favorite sweetner, Splenda(TM) is a corn product, so it is either NutraSweet(TM) or regular sugar. Sheesh! From time to time as I find/create recipes that are compatible with both her allergies and my diabetes and weight loss goals, I will post them.
Anyways, my weigh in this week held a shock for me. so much so that I actually got back on the scale twice to confirm what I saw this morning. Last week, I was 274.2. This week, I am at 271.8, for a loss of 2.4 pounds (go me!). Well, I really need to start my day, so happy weekend one and all!
Oh! Shameless self-promotion: I have another blog about one of the greatest TV Shows ever (and the longest-running non game or news show in the science fiction category), Doctor Who. It is a running commentary as I watch new episodes and discuss all things Who (and maybe discuss older episodes that are part of my DVD collection during production breaks). Feel free to check it out at http://watchdrwho.blogspot.com.


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In 2017, the Association of University and College Counseling Centers (AUCCCD) introduced a new question on the annual survey of directors: "Our center uses a version of stepped care." Seventy-five directors (12.4% of those surveyed) said "yes." This fall, for the first time, there will be a "stepped care" affinity group meeting at the annual conference in New Orleans on October 14.
This map shows the places where our version of stepped care, Stepped Care 2.0, has been implemented/adapted or is being considered (a total of 98 places). The purple (youth) and dark blue (adult) pins indicate implementation/adaptation in the general health system. The black pins represent integrated primary health clinics, where mental health services are provided by an interprofessional team in a primary care setting. The green pins indicate implementation/adaptation in the post-secondary system; in most cases institutions adapted the Memorial model to suit the unique local context. The orange pins indicate sites considering implementation; all have consulted with me, some have been trained and some are members of one of our two stepped care communities of practice. To identify sites, click here for an interactive map.


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Does TEGNA Inc.'s (NYSE:TGNA) CEO Pay Reflect Performance?
Simply Wall St. January 16, 2020
Dave Lougee has been the CEO of TEGNA Inc. (NYSE:TGNA) since 2017. This report will, first, examine the CEO compensation levels in comparison to CEO compensation at companies of similar size. Then we'll look at a snap shot of the business growth. Third, we'll reflect on the total return to shareholders over three years, as a second measure of business performance. This process should give us an idea about how appropriately the CEO is paid.
View our latest analysis for TEGNA
How Does Dave Lougee's Compensation Compare With Similar Sized Companies?
Our data indicates that TEGNA Inc. is worth US$3.9b, and total annual CEO compensation was reported as US$4.9m for the year to December 2018. We think total compensation is more important but we note that the CEO salary is lower, at US$950k. We further remind readers that the CEO may face performance requirements to receive the non-salary part of the total compensation. We looked at a group of companies with market capitalizations from US$2.0b to US$6.4b, and the median CEO total compensation was US$4.9m.
So Dave Lougee receives a similar amount to the median CEO pay, amongst the companies we looked at. This doesn't tell us a whole lot on its own, but looking at the performance of the actual business will give us useful context.
You can see a visual representation of the CEO compensation at TEGNA, below.
NYSE:TGNA CEO Compensation, January 16th 2020
Is TEGNA Inc. Growing?
TEGNA Inc. has increased its earnings per share (EPS) by an average of 12% a year, over the last three years (using a line of best fit). In the last year, its revenue is up 9.4%.
Overall this is a positive result for shareholders, showing that the company has improved in recent years. It's also good to see modest revenue growth, suggesting the underlying business is healthy. It could be important to check this free visual depiction of what analysts expect for the future.
Has TEGNA Inc. Been A Good Investment?
I think that the total shareholder return of 40%, over three years, would leave most TEGNA Inc. shareholders smiling. So they may not be at all concerned if the CEO were to be paid more than is normal for companies around the same size.
Remuneration for Dave Lougee is close enough to the median pay for a CEO of a similar sized company .
Shareholders would surely be happy to see that shareholder returns have been great, and the earnings per share are up. Although the pay is a normal amount, some shareholders probably consider it fair or modest, given the good performance of the stock. So you may want to check if insiders are buying TEGNA shares with their own money (free access).
Important note: TEGNA may not be the best stock to buy. You might find something better in this list of interesting companies with high ROE and low debt.
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Q: Using Spring and Jersey together I want to create a small standalone RESTful API web-app which I can deploy. I want to use Spring for dependency injection and Jersey for the RESTful stuff.
Is this something that can be done? Or should I be using whatever RESTful features that Spring uses?
If using both Spring and Jersey together makes sense, how do I combine them? What does my web.xml need to have in it?

A: integration is quite easy.
you can find a lot tutorial on net.
see example here

A: Well I just worked on the same technology and here is something which I used in my application.
This dependency are required for Spring+Jersey in your pom.xml

 <dependency>
     <groupId>org.springframework</groupId>
     <artifactId>spring-core</artifactId>
     <version>3.1.1.RELEASE</version>
 </dependency>
 <dependency>
     <groupId>org.springframework</groupId>
     <artifactId>spring-beans</artifactId>
     <version>3.1.1.RELEASE</version>
 </dependency>
 <dependency>
     <groupId>org.springframework</groupId>
     <artifactId>spring-hibernate3</artifactId>
     <version>2.0.8</version>
 </dependency>
 <dependency>
     <groupId>org.springframework</groupId>
     <artifactId>spring-context</artifactId>
     <version>3.1.1.RELEASE</version>
 </dependency>

 <dependency>
     <groupId>com.sun.jersey</groupId>
     <artifactId>jersey-json</artifactId>
     <version>1.12</version>
 </dependency>
 <dependency>
     <groupId>com.sun.jersey</groupId>
     <artifactId>jersey-core</artifactId>
     <version>1.12</version>
 </dependency>
 <dependency>
     <groupId>com.sun.jersey</groupId>
     <artifactId>jersey-server</artifactId>
     <version>1.12</version>

 </dependency>
 <dependency>
     <groupId>com.sun.jersey</groupId>
     <artifactId>jersey-client</artifactId>
     <version>1.12</version>

 </dependency>
 <dependency>
     <groupId>com.sun.jersey.contribs</groupId>
     <artifactId>jersey-spring</artifactId>
     <version>1.12</version>
 </dependency>
 <dependency>
     <groupId>javax.ws.rs</groupId>
     <artifactId>jsr311-api</artifactId>
     <version>1.1.1</version>
 </dependency>

A: your web.xml should contain jersey spring servlet
<servlet>
        <servlet-name>Jersey REST Service</servlet-name>
        <servlet-class>com.sun.jersey.spi.spring.container.servlet.SpringServlet</servlet-class>
        <init-param>
            <param-name>com.sun.jersey.config.property.packages</param-name>
            <param-value>com.vxl.appanalytix.service.impl</param-value>
        </init-param>
       <init-param>
            <param-name>com.sun.jersey.api.json.POJOMappingFeature</param-name>
            <param-value>true</param-value>
        </init-param>
        <load-on-startup>1</load-on-startup>
    </servlet>
    <servlet-mapping>
        <servlet-name>Jersey REST Service</servlet-name>
        <url-pattern>/rest/*</url-pattern>
    </servlet-mapping>

check these examples for more details
rest with jersey struts2 spring3 not working jersey rest services showing exception javax.ws.rs.WebApplicationException: javax.xml.bind.MarshalException

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Further expansion is on the cards for recruitment consultancy, Encore Personnel, as it opens a tenth office in Derby.
Specialising in the industrial, technical, transport and energy recruitment sectors, Encore places more than 3,500 temporary and permanent workers every week across the UK. With nine offices already in nine different cities, Encore is growing rapidly and increasing its recruitment offering across the UK.
The newly opened branch - based on Morledge - is being led by Dave Walters, a recruitment professional with more than 25 years' experience in Derby, Burton, Sutton-in-Ashfield and Sheffield.
"This is a really exciting time for everyone at Encore. We're already extremely active in Derbyshire but having a base there will allow us to expand our operations within a 30 mile radius of Derby. The new office means that are now able to service anywhere with a DE postcode.
Dave will be looking to recruit staff from the local area to bolster his growing team.
Currently employing more than 170 members of staff across the UK, Encore is looking to recruit 50 more employees internally this year to meet added demand.
Operations director at Encore, Pete Taylor, said that the new Derby office will be an asset to Encore.


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Elstree School > What's On > News
Elstree Prep School Bonfire Night
Current restrictions were not going to put a dampener on the Elstree Prep School Bonfire Night on Friday. Despite parents not being able to attend – who w...
Year 7 BIG Boarding Weekend
It was Year 7's turn for their BIG Boarding Weekend, which was as action-packed as ever. Ready Steady Cook! Starting on Saturday night, our pupils took pa...
Welly Wanging Inter House Competition
According to Oxford Languages 'Top Banana' means 'the most important person in an organisation or activity.' To Elstree, Top Banana is...
Celebrating Boarding School of the Year Award
Last month, Elstree was delighted to be crowned Independent Boarding School of the Year at the ISOTY Awards 2020. Crowned Boarding School of the Year To celeb...
Black History Month at Elstree
Celebrating black history and culture in the month of October has been a British tradition since the 1960s. This has taken on various forms in the past, includi...
Headmaster's Teas for New Pupils
It is customary for anyone new joining Elstree, including those who move from Pre-Prep to the Prep School, to be invited to an afternoon tea at the Headmaster&#...
Steam Museum opens for Year 1
Elstree Year 1 was incredibly lucky to visit the Steam Museum in Swindon this week. Although closed to the public due to restrictions, the museum kindly opened ...
A surprise finale at the Year 8 informal music concert
The Year 8 informal music concert always has a certain poignancy about it. Having witnessed our performers grow both musically and in confidence over the ye...
Friday Races and a BIG weekend for Year 8
What another busy boarding weekend at Elstree. Starting on Friday night, the junior boarding house – Sanderson's – (Years 4 to 6), was treated...
A Carnival of the Animals parade for Elstree Book Week
There is no denying that this Monday started with an almighty RRRRRRRROAR! Elstree pupils, teachers and staff enthusiastically descended in droves, swarming t...
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Double press the button on headset when the headset is charging in the charging case.
1. When the headset is off, press and hold the button until the red and blue lights flash alternately.
3. The blue light will flash if paired successfully.
2. With the headset power off, press and hold the"button" of both headset, please do not release when the purple indicator light flash alternatively, and the headsets will be connected until both of the blue light flash at the same time.
3. After the two headsets connected successfully. Power off both of the headsets and then power on, thus the headsets and phone will be connected automatically.
* In the two headset model, incoming and dealing calls, only the main headset (left headset) have sound.


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WORKING PRACTICE
The celebrated British artist, Jennifer Hogwood brings her subjects to life on canvas. Her works are visceral, bold and spirited, featuring her trademark kaleidoscope of strokes and colours. The artist first grabbed the attention of collectors with her iconic McMoos, now Hogwood's latest work showcases her favourite subject afresh in the same portrait-form, she depicts her beloved animals in enigmatic technicolour to vibrant monochrome.
"I create statement pieces that make people stop in their tracks."
Working with quick-drying acrylics and luminescent enhancements, Hogwood admits her studio is anything but tidy, working with both brushes and her fingers, she marries expressionism and abstraction in contemporary form.
"Diamond dust is exquisite. Gold and silver leaf is another favourite. I adore the contrast between natural and glamorous."
Despite the artist's confessed laidback approach to life, Hogwood's working day is meticulously timetabled – painting from 9am to 6pm, only taking time to lunch. The artist works to the sound of Talk radio, whilst running and yoga to help her unwind outside of her work.
"I never want to become static with my style. I love the challenge of making new ideas work and testing my capabilities. I find the development of one style can be really beneficial to another by sparking new ideas and techniques."
ENVIRONMENT/INFLUENCES
Hogwood lives and works in Dorset, a beautiful county on England's south coast, with her husband, children and dogs. The region is prised for its picturesque moorlands, scenic harbours, sandy beaches, and fairy-tale forests. It is here that the artist finds time to observe badgers, horses, foxes, dolphins, hedgehogs, hares, and butterflies in their natural environment, her home in close proximity to beautiful meadows teeming with trees, flowers and wildlife.
"I have fallen in love with Dorset…the sea, the beaches, the untouched wildness. Living here has pushed me into being more confident and free in my style."
Dorset has provided Hogwood with endless inspiration thanks to its big skies, undulating landscapes, and dramatic turquoise coastlines. She finds both excitement and peace in her countryside surroundings which never fail to inform her work.
"I am transfixed by the movement and perseverance of nature. Big bad storms, stunning summers days, the beauty and brutality. I never stop thinking about it."
Hogwood grew up in rural Bedfordshire, where horses, riding and dogs became her first loves. These early experiences sparked her passion for animals the natural world.
"I am innately restless, my mind is constantly buzzing with new ideas, new ways to apply paint, new subjects to capture."
WILDLIFE / SUBJECT MATTER
Hogwood's growing body of work, among them prized originals and a growing and popular print portfolio, showcases a variety of animals. Collectors are drawn to her stylistic interpretations of wildlife, from stags and dogs, to hares and tigers. Her portraits gained widespread acclaim, with buyers drawn to her immense ability with colour, texture, and movement, offering an untapped fluidly that plays out across each of her canvases.
"I want to connect with collectors…to make their hearts skip a beat when they see one of my paintings. I want them to feel the emotion I feel when I see a pod of dolphins."
Hogwood's celebration of the natural world is nothing new, but it's a theme she wishes to do more with – her aim is to highlight the need for wildlife conservation in an increasingly tech-driven world. She plans to use her platform to pay respect to earth's wild habitats and to champion causes which are close to her heart.
"I aspire to capture so much more that a physical likeness of my subject…it's all about the feeling and connection between us humans, nature and the animal kingdom. Every living thing on our planet is incredibly precious…I want to be on their side shouting 'hey look at us'."
As an artist, Hogwood's audience is loyal, and growing at breakneck speed, her popularity with galleries and private collectors alike is testament not only to her talent as an artist, but to her understanding of her fanbase's demands.
"It's quite an honour when someone wants to hang something you created on their wall. I will never take it for granted."
McMoos
The charismatic McMoos, are an iconic collection of hairy highland cattle. These stylish Scottish beauties instantly uplift with magnetic personality and decorative colour palette. Look closer and discover another furry family — the charming and carefree McHoppers, typified by their subject's distinct, gentle faces and meadowland surroundings.
Jennifer Hogwood
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High school senior Camille Robins and her best friend are determined to snag the attention of their crushes before graduation next month. Armed with red-hot outfits and killer hair, they sneak into the hottest nightclub in town -- which caters to the rich and famous, both human and alien. They end up following Erik (who is human) and Silver (who isn't) through a guarded door and are soon separated and under attack...and not the good kind.
Bad boy Erik spares Camille's life, but the two are soon being chased by gun-toting Alien Investigation and Removal agents. Camille's more confused than ever because Erik's finally showing real interest in her, but the agents are accusing him of dealing Onadyn -- a drug that ruins human lives. Suddenly, with the heat of his kiss lingering on her lips, Camille has to decide whose side she's on...and whether she's willing to put her life on the line to save Erik's.


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Q: Revalidating JTree/DefaultTreeCellRenderer I have JTree set up so that, when a user clicks a leaf, then the text for that leaf is displayed in bold. The problem is that, when the text goes to bold, it becomes longer and ends up appearing as
"wh..." instead of "whatever". The solution might be to call revalidate(), but that method is overridden to a do-nothing for DefaultTreeCellRenderer. I can't override this method myself and put back the call to revalidate() since Java doesn't allow super.super.revalidate().
Here's where the bolding/unbolding occurs:
class LeafInfo {
  String name;
  boolean bold = false;

  public LeafInfo(String s) {
    this.name = s;
  }

  public String toString() {
    return name;
  }
}

class BoldableCellRenderer extends DefaultTreeCellRenderer {

  public Component getTreeCellRendererComponent(JTree tree,Object value,
      boolean sel,boolean expanded,boolean leaf,int row,boolean hasFocus) {

    super.getTreeCellRendererComponent(tree,value,sel,expanded,leaf,row,hasFocus);

    // So that the head is never bold.
    Font f = this.getFont();
    this.setFont(f.deriveFont(f.getStyle() & ~ Font.BOLD));

    if (leaf == false)
      return this;

    DefaultMutableTreeNode n = (DefaultMutableTreeNode) value;
    LeafInfo li = (LeafInfo) n.getUserObject();

    if (li.bold == true)
      this.setFont(f.deriveFont(f.getStyle() | Font.BOLD));
    else
      this.setFont(f.deriveFont(f.getStyle() & ~ Font.BOLD));

    return this;
  }
}


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Q: Send post data and get status code I need to know how to send this as post data in C#.
The following is in python, and I need to convert it to C# code and send it as a webrequests.
post = {'customer_fid': self.customer_fid, 'salt': self.salt, 'token': token, 'customer_facebooktoken': self.customer_facebooktoken}

request = self.session.post(self.baseurl + self.loginurl, data=post)

This should be done with either webrequests or httpclient. But I don't know how to do it. Please help me.
Thanks in advance.

A: Have a look on this
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Kishiwada (, -shi) ist eine Stadt in der Präfektur Osaka auf Honshū, der Hauptinsel von Japan.

Geschichte
Im Mittelalter unterstand der Ort einer Familie mit demselben Namen. Später residierte die Miyoshi dort. Im Jahr 1582 baute Nakamura Kazuuji dort eine Burg, die aber Daimyō  Koide nach der Schlacht von Sekigahara erhielt. Anschließend residierten dort von 1619 bis 1640 die Matsudaira (Matsui) und dann bis 1868 die Okabe.

Seit Anfang des 19. Jahrhunderts ist Kishiwada bekannt für seine Izumi-Baumwolle. In letzter Zeit entstanden Industriekomplexe für Holz, Stahl auf dem vom Meer abgewonnenen Land. Landwirtschaftliche Produkte sind Reis, Zwiebeln und Mandarinen.

Sehenswürdigkeiten

Die bedeutenden Burganlage ist – mit wieder hergestelltem Burgturm – erhalten.

Berühmt ist diese Stadt wegen ihres Danjiri-Festes, das jährlich im September stattfindet. Hierbei werden große Festwagen an langen Seilen durch die Stadt gezogen.

Verkehr
 Zug:
 Nankai-Hauptlinie
 JR Hanwa-Linie

 Straße:
 Hannan-Autobahn
 Nationalstraße 26,170

Söhne und Töchter der Stadt
 Hamada Kōsaku (1881–1938), Archäologe
 Hiroko Koshino (* 1937), Modeschöpferin
 Junko Koshino (* 1939), Modedesignerin
 Miki Matsubara (1959–2004), Sängerin
 Ryō Hatsuse (* 1997), Fußballspieler
 Sōta Yamamoto (* 2000), Eiskunstläufer
 Shūhei Kawasaki (* 2001), Fußballspieler

Angrenzende Städte und Gemeinden
 Präfektur Osaka
 Izumi
 Kaizuka
 Tadaoka
 Präfektur Wakayama
 Kinokawa
 Katsuragi

Literatur
 S. Noma (Hrsg.): Kishiwada. In: Japan. An Illustrated Encyclopedia. Kodansha, 1993. ISBN 4-06-205938-X, S. 791.
 Papinot, Edmond: Historical and Geographical Dictionary of Japan. Nachdruck der Ausgabe von 1910 durch Tuttle, 1972. ISBN 0-8048-0996-8.

Weblinks

Ort in der Präfektur Osaka
Ort mit Seehafen

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package com.fiadot.springjsoncrypt.util;

import java.security.Security;

import javax.crypto.Cipher;
import javax.crypto.spec.IvParameterSpec;
import javax.crypto.spec.SecretKeySpec;

import org.bouncycastle.jce.provider.BouncyCastleProvider;
import org.bouncycastle.util.encoders.Base64;

// import org.slf4j.Logger;
// import org.slf4j.LoggerFactory;

public class CipherEncryptUtils {

//	private static final Logger logger = LoggerFactory.getLogger(CipherEncryptUtils.class);
	private static final String CIPHER_PROVIDER = "BC";

	//Cipher is No ThreadSafe
	private Cipher encrypter;

	public CipherEncryptUtils(String keyAlgorithm, String cipherAlgorithm, String keyString, String initialVector) {

		if (Security.getProvider(CIPHER_PROVIDER) == null) {
			Security.addProvider(new BouncyCastleProvider());
		}

		byte[] key = Base64.decode(keyString);
		byte[] iv = Base64.decode(initialVector);

		SecretKeySpec sks = new SecretKeySpec(key, keyAlgorithm);
		IvParameterSpec ips = new IvParameterSpec(iv);

		try {
			encrypter = Cipher.getInstance(cipherAlgorithm, CIPHER_PROVIDER);
			encrypter.init(Cipher.ENCRYPT_MODE, sks, ips);
		} catch (Exception e) {
			System.err.println("Caught an exception:" + e);
			throw new AssertionError(e);
		}
	}

	public String encrypt(String data) throws Exception {
		if (data == null) {
			return null;
		}

		byte[] encryptedData;
		try {
			encryptedData = encrypter.doFinal(data.getBytes("UTF8"));
		} catch (Exception e) {
			throw new Exception(e);
		}
		return new String(Base64.encode(encryptedData));
	}

}


What if the central banks of Europe, Japan and the US all take their foot off the monetary accelerator at the same time? It seems nearly impossible, yet, that's exactly what Morgan Stanley's global economic team suggests could happen next year.
There's been much speculation about when the Federal Reserve will back off its monetary accommodation and raise interest rates. But few investors have considered another potential and possibly more painful scenario: that the Fed, the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan all reduce monetary accommodation at the same time.
From where many investors stand today, that seems nearly impossible. Yet, that's exactly what Morgan Stanley's global economic team suggests could happen next year in its recent report, "A Triple Taper Tantrum?" (May 6, 2015). That tantrum refers to the potential reaction of investors and global markets—accustomed to years of easy money—in the face of a simultaneous rise in interest rates and yields in the US, Europe and Japan.
While the macro signs are there, a triple taper could still surprise investors. "None of these are yet on investor screens in a manner that affects their investment decisions, if our conversations are anything to go by," says Manoj Pradhan, global economist at Morgan Stanley. And if a 2013 taper tantrum in the US offers any lesson, this triple taper could very well be greeted by an even more emphatic market and investor tantrum. Though the pain will likely be short-lived, investors would be wise to prepare.
As it considers when to tighten monetary policy, the Fed is looking beyond what's happening in the US. "The Fed is internationally data-dependent," says Pradhan. "Data in the euro area, and even Japan, matter as much as economic strength in the US economy if the Fed is to be successful in removing monetary accommodation for next year or two."
That's because, in this global economy, what one central bank does other countries feel, and vice versa. If Japan and Europe aren't prepared for rising interest rates out of the US, the Fed's action could impede their fight against deflationary tendencies and economic growth. The US then stands to import that weakness through a stronger dollar. Mindful of this potential ripple effect, the Fed wants reassurance that the still-recovering European and Japanese economies can withstand even minimal policy tightening.
Recent data suggest they may be on their way.
In the euro area, consumer prices (or inflation) ticked up by 0.1 percentage point to 0% this past spring. Morgan Stanley economists anticipate a more marked increase by the end of 2015 and into next year. That will likely encourage the ECB to begin tapering its bond-buying stimulus program by the end of 2016.
Japan is also showing signs of stabilization, with the economy growing by 3.9% in the first quarter. Additionally, "wages are already accelerating at a pace that would end deflation in 2016," according to Robert Feldman, Morgan Stanley's Japan economist, adding, "Once deflation ends, the Bank of Japan cannot continue the quantitative easing that currently monetizes the deficits."
No doubt, even the specter of policy tightening can agitate investors and financial markets. The original taper tantrum occurred in spring of 2013, after then Fed-chair Ben Bernanke hinted that the Fed would begin backing off its bond-buying stimulus program. The news immediately sank markets; bond yields spiked. In fact, the interest rate on the 10-year Treasury rose a full percentage point between the announcement in May and the following September.
If the US, Japan and Europe continue to see improved growth and healthy inflation, we may witness a triple tapering in 2016. What would that entail? The Fed would likely reduce its reinvestment of its mortgage-backed securities in the first half of next year, following an interest rate increase, while the BOJ and ECB both reduce asset purchases around the middle of 2016.
A few developments could derail such a scenario. Despite recent progress, Japan's economic recovery could falter (as it has so often in the past), and Greece's fiscal woes remain a threat to the eurozone. In the US, slower-than-expected first-quarter growth and stalled consumer spending may prompt Fed policymakers to delay raising rates.
Still, for savvy investors, paying close attention to the eurozone and Japan, as well as the US, could help them prepare for a triple taper—and the ensuing tantrum.
For more Morgan Stanley Research on global economic trends, ask your Morgan Stanley representative or a Financial Advisor for the full report, "A Triple Taper Tantrum?" (May 6, 2015), and more continuing coverage.