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Action and reaction
To every action there is always opposed an equal reaction; or, the mutual actions of two bodies upon each other are always equal, and directed to contrary parts.
Laws of Motion, III
Was born on: 04.01.1643
About Author: English physicist, mathematician, astronomer, natural philosopher, alchemist and theologian
Desire in the end
In the end one loves one's desire and not what is desired.
Beyond Good and Evil (1886)
About Author: German philosopher and classical philologist
Done out of love
What is done out of love always takes place beyond good and evil.
Beyond Good and Evil, 1886
Find the way
Whoever does not know how to find the way to his ideal lives more frivolously and impudently than the man without an ideal.
Whatever is done from love always occurs beyond good and evil.
I ask for your support
Let historians not record that when America was the most powerful nation in the world we passed on the other side of the road and allowed the last hopes for peace and freedom of millions of people to be suffocated by the forces of totalitarianism. And so tonight—to you, the great silent majority of my fellow Americans—I ask for your support.
Address to the Nation on the Vietnam War, Novermber 3, 1969
About Author: 37th President of the United States
Author Photo Source: United States Federal Government
Independence is for the very few; it is a privilege of the strong.
Justifying ourselves
The disgust with dirt can be so great that it keeps us from cleaning ourselves — from "justifying" ourselves.
Kindness and malice
The high spirits of kindness may look like malice.
Knight of knowledge
The knight of knowledge must be able not only to love his enemies, but also to hate his friends.
Ecce Home (Behold the Man), 1888
Lasting motions
To make way for the regular and lasting Motions of the Planets and Comets, it's necessary to empty the Heavens of all Matter, except perhaps some very thin Vapours, Steams or Effluvia, arising from the Atmospheres of the Earth, Planets and Comets, and from such an exceedingly rare Æthereal Medium
Opticks (1704)
Love and sensuality
Sensuality often hastens the growth of love so much that the roots remain weak and are easily torn up.
Madness is rare in individuals — but in groups, parties, nations, and ages it is the rule.
Madness in love
There is always some madness in love. But there is also always some reason in madness.
Thus Spoke Zarathustra, 1885
What does not kill me, makes me stronger.
Twilight of the Idols, 1888
Maternal virtues
Some mothers need happy children; others need unhappy ones — otherwise they cannot prove their maternal virtues.
Nature is delighted with transmutations
The changing of bodies into light, and light into bodies, is very conformable to the course of Nature, which seems delighted with transmutations.
Nonpolitical speech
There is no such thing as a nonpolitical speech by a politician.
Address to Radio-Television Executives Society, New York City, September 14, 1955
Religion will not regain its old power until it can face change in the same spirit as does science. Its principles may be eternal, but the expression of those principles requires continual development.
Science and the Modern World (1925)
About Author: English mathematician and philosopher
Our highest insights
Our highest insights must — and should — sound like follies and sometimes like crimes when they are heard without permission by those who are not predisposed and predestined for them.
Our own company
We are always in our own company
The Gay Science, 1882
Peace for generations
The peace we seek in the world is not the flimsy peace which is merely an interlude between wars, but a peace which can endure for generations to come.
Second Inaugural Address, 1973
Peaceful conditions
Under peaceful conditions a warlike man sets upon himself.
Pharisaism
Pharisaism is not a degeneration in a good man: a good deal of it is rather the condition of all being good.
How malicious philosophers can be!
Pity makes suffering contagious.
Plato did everything he could in order to read something refined and noble into the proposition of his teacher — above all, himself.
Poets are shameless
Poets are shameless with their experiences: they exploit them.
Enjoying praise is in some people merely a courtesy of the heart — and just the opposite of vanity of the spirit.
Praise and reproach
Praise is more obtrusive than reproach.
Riots and wars
A riot is a spontaneous outburst. A war is subject to advance planning.
Address before the National Association of Manufacturers, New York City, December 8, 1967
Showing pity
To show pity is felt as a sign of contempt because one has clearly ceased to be an object of fear as soon as one is pitied.
The Wanderer and his Shadow (1880)
In what strange simplification and falsification man lives!
Temper is one thing you can't get rid of by losing it.
from the movie Anger Management (2003)
About Author: American actor, film director and producer
The average American is like a child
The average American is just like the child in the family. You give him some responsibility and he is going to amount to something. He is going to do something. If, on the other hand, you make him completely dependent and pamper him and cater to him too much, you are going to make him soft, spoiled and eventually a very weak individual.
Interview in The Washington Star-news, November 9, 1972
Love of one is a barbarism; for it is exercised at the expense of all others. The love of God, too.
The new old
Our generation are the new old. I remember what someone of 60 looked like when I was a kid. They didn't look like me.
The noble soul
The noble soul gives as it takes, from that passionate and irritable instinct of repayment that lies in its depth.
The splendid city
Only with a burning patience can we conquer the splendid City which will give light, justice and dignity to all mankind. In this way the song will not have been sung in vain.
Nobel lecture (1971)
About Author: Chilean poet and politician (Neftalí Ricardo Reyes Basoalto)
The surest way to corrupt a youth
The surest way to corrupt a youth is to instruct him to hold in higher esteem those who think alike than those who think differently.
The Dawn: Thoughts on the prejudices of morality (1881)
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REAL Co-founders, Caryn Hartglass and Gary De Mattei give their thoughts on a variety of food-related subjects, including juicing, fad diets, buffets and the New York premier of The End of Meat.
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Caryn Hartglass, Party Foods, Vegetarian Bears, Celery and Ginger Sodas, Soy and Bones, Land Use Requirements of the Standard American Diet (SAD).
In this episode Caryn talks about a variety of dishes to make or bring to a party or special event. Recipes for a few of the dishes can be found at ResponsibleEatingAndLiving.com. She also covers stories in the news about vegetarian bears, the benefits of soy for building bones, and the need for much more land to support the growing population increasingly eating more animals foods.
In this episode Caryn goes "into the foods" reviewing the ingredients of popular snack foods, highlighting what to look out for. She discusses the foods she's been preparing while on the road as Musical Director of a production of Into the Woods, including the healthy snack options she prefers and restaurants she's been to this week including True Food Kitchen and Veggie Grill.


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There are many places my husband and I like to visit, but our all-time favourite is close to home. We book a visit in Niagara-on-the-Lake – Ontario's Paradise – at least once a year and always on my birthday in August.
During the day, this picturesque town is bustling with shoppers who crowd the sidewalks, boutiques, and galleries. This is the home of artist Tricia Romance. It is always a joy to check out her lovely paintings that hang in her main art gallery there. Such lovely depictions of family life in simpler times and venues. There are other fine galleries of art to peruse there as well.
More floral boulevard beauty on the main street.
The town's main street features a substantial boulevard for several blocks. This is the town's centrepiece which is breathtaking with its colourful flowers and shrubs. The sight lifts one's spirits immediately and the mixed scents are almost intoxicating. As you saunter along, you can hear the clicking of horses' hooves as they pull their open carriages of tourists, honeymooners, and sometimes a wedding party. We often book an evening carriage ride and delight in touring this beautiful town in a conveyance from a bygone era.
At night, the downtown core is lit up with little white lights which adds an extra touch of romance to an evening stroll through this enchanted town – and former capital of Upper Canada. The Shaw Theatre, along with its satellite stage venues, provide afternoon and evening shows for your entertainment. Niagara-on-the-Lake has so much to do and enjoy! The locals are hospitable to a fault and make you feel like you've lived in this exquisite town all your life. Almost everything you need and want is within walking distance. The trails along the river beckon you to experience nature's beauty along the water. The town has a lovely and restful park in the centre of town complete with picnic tables, a band shell, and a wading pool for the children.
Inviting cafés and restaurants are found throughout the town, and the food is superb. There's a venue for everyone and a dish for every palate. Fine dining can be found at The Prince of Wales Hotel, Charles Inn, Oban Inn, Queen's Landing, and Zees at the Shaw Hotel. One of our favourites is the 19th century dining experience at Charles Inn which overlooks a portion of the golf course. Most often we return to our hotel by carriage ride after our memorable meal there – often in time to witness the beautiful sunset.
Another lovely floral display in front of Queen's Landing.
There are many wonderful places to stay at Niagara-on-the-Lake, but our favourite is Harbour House. Situated just across the road from Queen's Landing, Harbour House faces the river and overlooks the marina. Their window views are breathtaking and the rooms are spacious, beautiful, and comfortable. Each morning we arrive at the dining room early – eager to partake in the generous breakfast provided. Their service is impeccable from the Lobby staff to the kitchen servers and beyond to the shuttle drivers who happily drive you anywhere you need to go. Each afternoon from 4:00 to 5:30 stop by for wine, cheese, crackers, and good conversation with other guests! There's always a gift when you first arrive in your room and it is kept in immaculate condition throughout your stay.
Anne giving the horse directions with the driver approving!
Most of our trips to Niagara-on-the-Lake include a jaunt across the border to do some sightseeing and shopping. When we go in August, it is an opportune time to buy the grandkids back to school outfits. Most years, our dear friends, Margie and Ron Zuccala join us on the day of my birthday to have lunch in one of the cafés. It is always lovely to try the cold soups and fruit dishes. And their peach martinis are to die for! One year, Ron and John posed as greeters as they took chairs near the door of the local Tabi store while Margie and I shopped for clothes. The shop manager wanted to hire them permanently!
The last treat we enjoy before leaving each year is a couple of hours in the Shaw Spa – right next to Zees and the Shaw Hotel. We luxuriate in fantastic pedicures and massages which leave us relaxed and energized.
Lovely floral display at the door of the Oban Inn.
As we arrive back home in Waterloo, our thoughts stray ahead to our next visit to our favourite romantic spot.


After last Friday, there is a happy hollowness in our house.
A SPACE in the closet!
Empty space in PC room?
But from this week on, I'm going to find out how much stuff is left (huge amount) in this emptiness. Wrapping up things is the hardest part.
And there's my daughter's birthday party on this Sunday. Some more shopping on the stuff I know is going into trash immediately after the BIG day.
It's OK. This is the first and last opportunity for her to spend some time with all her friends here in the USA. I am glad to make a huge waste in order to make the moment special. Forget "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle."
*Got helium balloon kits and stuffs from party store.
*Got water (in half pint bottles) and juice boxes from H.E.B.
*Got chicken tamales and Asian salad kit from H.E.B. and called it a dinner.
*Looked up CarMax site and downloaded "what to bring to sell your car" list.
*Unplugged MacBook when I heard the first sound of a thunderstorm.
*Daydreamed what to buy at the yarn stores in Toronto.
Big day come. And gone.
They are pro. They came at 9:00 am flat and done and gone at 12:30pm. I had made 19 boxes myself, and the last box was numbered 102.
I got my copy of Eclectic Sole today.
*Packed my iMac. He (well, it has a name and it's a male name) is going to retire from housekeeping jobs and spend the rest of his life as my daughter's playmate.
*Passed some baby stuff to my friend's baby girl.
And I am going to stay up a little more to mark kitchen cabinet door as "Ship" or "Stay" to make it clear its contents are to be shipped or stay.
It is going to be a long night. Movers are coming 9 o'clock in the morning.
What I did yesterday and today.
*Today, my fever broke down to 98.4°F(36.9℃). I believe I just had a simple viral infection, means it goes down its way in three days, and take a couple of DayQuil and work.
*We made decisions about remodel of our house in Kyoto. We are going to have a big (standard American size) gas oven and dish washer in the kitchen. Exciting.
*Divided pots and pans and plates to "ship" pile and "stay" pile. Well, it's not finished, but almost.
*Not done, but am going to work with my daughter through her toys & books to figure out which one goes "ship first and let us wait in Japan" pile, which one goes "stay with us and come to Japan later" pile, and which one goes "maybe bye bye" pile.
Tomorrow, my husband will take a day off and join me to get ready for the shipping.
*Packed all of our cookbooks (three tiers full). Except the ones my husband might use for baking. He is the baker in our house. His specialty?
*Marked all knitting and cooking magazines as "Ship 6/20".
*Picked up the sock yarns I am carrying with me during the travel.
*I think I got a flu. I managed to pick up my daughter at preschool, cooked dinner and send a few e-mails.
My throat hurts. My knees hurt. I'm going to take a medicine (apple flavored "dissolve in hot water and sip" type one) and go to bed.
Moving made me think about managing my stash.
It's not so huge, and every skein of yarn has its assigned project. Well, almost all of them do.
But still, it is likely to take me more than two years to use up all of them for sure. Of course, I have stashed up sock yarns because it's so hard to find them in Japan. They are not to meant to be used up so quickly.
And there are more than just yarn. I quilt from time to time. I can't just throw away old clothes, so I keep them to make quilts. My "quilting fabric" stash is nothing more than torn-up shirts. I have a large plastic pocket binder full of fake-fur fabric to make small stuffed dogs, too. And some thick strings to make Chinese-style knot accessaries. My spinning stuff is very small. Just two drop spindles and 4-5 oz. of roving.
Each of them are not huge, but they pile up.
Packing several large (medium, according to the moving company, but it's large enough for my daughter to play hide-and-seek) box of yarn and fabric makes me think about "saving."
They are heavy. Some of my yarn and fabric came with me when we moved to the USA five years ago, and go back again without being used. How much extra carbon emission did I make to transport them overseas? How much money did I save not buying fabric from stores?
Of course there's "keepsake" meaning in making quilts from my daughter's baby cloths. But will we use the finished quilts? How long would it take me to make them?
Yet, I just can't throw them away. I just pack whatever I have and bring them with me, wherever I go. All I can do is to recognize how big my stash is. I'll start with yarn. Thanks, Ravelry. As soon as I settle in our house in Kyoto, I will weigh all fabrics I have.
Scary, but I can do it. I am a big girl.
*Made "For Sale" list. We were going to donate all the stuff we can't bring to Japan, and realized the best way to make it work is to sell them and donate the proceeds. We learned that what the organization who does "good things" really needs is manpower. Since we can't offer our time, next best thing is money. Maybe we are going to put unsold stuffs to the hands of the moving company to let them donate to Salvation Army or someone. Otherwise, our money goes to March of Dimes.
*Packed almost all the CDs in our house. My husband and I have already imported our favorites to computers, so we can live without any of them for next two months. Technology.
*Packed most of my long sleeve shirts. It's the advantage of moving in summer time; it's hot anyway, anywhere. We really don't need warm clothes for a while, except for an "in case" long sleeve jacket for each of us.
I am very proud of using up the yarns (to several grams all 4 colors combined), and not so of using leftovers for one of my best friend's baby gift.
The new parents lives in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. They are both Japanese, his job happened to be there. He teaches Palaeo-environmental study at the university. He is my (and my husband's) friend from college, only one in our class but very much academically succeeded. And he couldn't find a job in our home country. That's a shame.
He is not sure he can find a post in Japan before their baby daughter grows up. He said that it's sad that he will not be able to share his mother language with his own daughter. Their thought put in their daughter's name may not be completely understood by her.
I know this kind of thing has happened countless times in the United States, where countless immigrants found their only place to earn and build families, their children learned some of their mother languages but found out English as their first language. Those immigrants and their families had chosen the best way of life for sure, but, still, it's a sad thing.
I always wanted to try this pattern since the day I heard about it. It took me a while to "get" how the decreases and increases line up. I ended up ignoring a few mismatches about stitch count, which is OK for me as a knitter, may not be OK if new dad ever notice (he is a very..... meticulous person) but not likely because he is a non-knitter.
I love this pattern now. Now I completely understand why there are a flock of knitters who admire Elizabeth Zimmermann as to say "she is the patron saint of knitters." Too bad she needs some (three?) miracles recognized by Vatican to be canonized. We can build a Shinto shrine and make pray to her right away. Any Shinto priest who knits out there?
What I did regarding moving.


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Azerbaijan and Armenia Eager to Revive Nagorno-Karabakh Peace Talks
Recent weeks have seen an unprecedented series of high-level meetings of Armenian and Azerbaijani representatives on Nagorno-Karabakh, Azerbaijan's breakaway territory closely linked since the early 1990s to Armenia. Whereas many analysts considered resumed peace talks unlikely after the April 2016 fighting, Armenia's Velvet Revolution and the replacement of the country's war-hardened Karabakh elite with a forward-looking and liberal government has provided new stimulus in this regard. As Azerbaijani officials perceive the recent power shift in Armenia as a window of opportunity to advance a peaceful solution to the long-standing conflict, optimism regarding the prospect of a deal appears higher than in many years.
Thinking Big About Caspian Energy
The signing of the Caspian convention in August 2018 has opened up exciting new possibilities for getting Central Asian oil and gas to European and global markets. The long-desired Southern Gas Corridor (SGC) from both shores of the Caspian has thus become a possibility. By thinking big, we can use Caspian gas for beneficial economic and political purposes. Whatever route Caspian energy takes to Europe, it must traverse the Caucasus and can be of substantial value in transforming the Eurasian geopolitical scene and agenda. Specifically, those parties who have the most to gain form resolving the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict can now devise a peace program that incorporates the use of energy to help foster an enduring peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan, reduce Russia's ability to manipulate this conflict, and at the same time enrich them both as well as European consumers.
What Would Membership in the CSTO Mean for Azerbaijan and the South Caucasus?
By Fuad Shahbazov
On August 16, the Azerbaijani MP and head of the Azerbaijan-Russia interparliamentary group Ali Huseynli told local media that "It would be advisable to consider Azerbaijan's participation in the Collective Security Treaty Organization" (CSTO). The sensational statement triggered a public discussion on Azerbaijan's possible membership in the Russia-led CSTO and its consequences for the region. While some state officials described this prospect as a logical extension of Baku's cooperation with Moscow, others strictly opposed the idea, stating that it would pose dangerous challenges to the country.
The Perspective of Trans-Caspian Gas Flow to Europe
By Ilgar Gurbanov
On August 12, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Iran, and Turkmenistan signed the Convention on the Caspian Sea's Legal Status in Astana. The Convention's provision endorsing the construction of a subsea pipeline raised optimism regarding the Trans-Caspian Gas Pipeline (TCGP) project, which has been stalled due to the Caspian's uncertain status. Discussions on the TCGP have been ongoing since the 1990s, envisaging the export of 30 billion cubic meters/year (bcm/y) of Turkmen gas to Europe across the Caspian by integrating with the Southern Gas Corridor (SGC).


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Q: Compact $G_\delta$ subsets of locally compact Hausdorff spaces Suppose $X$ is a locally compact Hausdorff space and $F$ is a closed subset thereof.
Then of course $F$ is also locally compact and Hausdorff.
Let $K$ be a subset of $F$, and suppose that $K$ is a compact $G_\delta$ with respect to $F$.
Clearly $K$ is compact as a subset of $X$.
Must it be a $G_\delta$ with respect to $X$?

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One night I was sitting in a bar on Soi Tiger in Patong with one of my mates. It was late afternoon when the sun is hanging just perfectly in the sky telling the world that the night is about to fall upon you. My mate and I were having a few cold ones after a gruelling day of doing not a whole hell of a lot.
The bar we were at was right on Bangla so the crowds that passed by on the street provided ample distractions to what was otherwise meaningless banter amongst friends. Goofy looking tourists, attractive ladies, and all sorts of little interruptions.
While we sat there we suddenly heard the ever familiar of a croaking frog. Not a real frog, mind you, but the little wooden one that those girls with the tribe hats that stick up in the air are constantly badgering you into purchasing. I was ready to give whoever this creature was a wave off when we both looked down and there stood a rather spunky little girl.
She couldn't have been over 15 years of age. She stood there holding out her little wooden frog with a confidence that boarder lined on being sassy. For the seasoned traveller this in and of itself is unusual as most street vendors wander the sois like zombies hoping to find some gullible fool.
Once she was sure she had our attention she beamed the biggest smile I've ever seen. In Thailand you see a lot of smiles but this one had so much energy and warmth behind it. To be honest, it left me a little jarred. I didn't want her to leave and neither did my mate based on the fact that he suddenly seemed interested in buying a frog after having brushed off at least a dozen other vendors of the same wares that very day.
She quotes him a price of 300 baht and my friend counters with 100. She stomps her foot on the ground as she says "No!" and her smile widens even more. She repeats her price of 300 baht and my friend counters again with 100. She doesn't say anything but instead stands there flashing her beautiful smile. My friend asks again "100 baht?" She softly counters with 200 baht and then does a small hop as if resetting herself in the negotiation.
The two of them played this little game for a few more rounds before my friend finally ended up at 150 baht. When the transaction was complete she took a step back, gave us both a wai, and then stood there beaming her beautiful smile before running across Bangla to a group of street vendors who were all dressed as she was.
We were there another two weeks or so and looked for around for her but never saw her again. It's a shame because she had such a positive energy about her. I love meeting people who can make you feel good just by being in their presence.


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Class BasisHatPairGenerator

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org.drip.spline.bspline.BasisHatPairGenerator

public class BasisHatPairGenerator
extends java.lang.Object

BasisHatPairGenerator implements the generation functionality behind the hat basis function pair. It
        provides the following functionality:
        - Generate the array of the Hyperbolic Phy and Psy Hat Function Pair.
        - Generate the array of the Hyperbolic Phy and Psy Hat Function Pair From their Raw Counterparts.
        - Generate the array of the Cubic Rational Phy and Psy Hat Function Pair From their Raw Counterparts.
        - Generate the array of the Custom Phy and Psy Hat Function Pair From their Raw Counterparts.

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Field and Description

static java.lang.String
PROCESSED_CUBIC_RATIONAL

Processed Cubic Rational B Spline Basis Hat Phy and Psy

static java.lang.String
PROCESSED_TENSION_HYPERBOLIC

Processed Tension Hyperbolic B Spline Basis Hat Phy and Psy

static java.lang.String
RAW_TENSION_HYPERBOLIC

Raw Tension Hyperbolic B Spline Basis Hat Phy and Psy

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BasisHatPairGenerator()

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static TensionBasisHat[]
GenerateHatPair(java.lang.String strHatType,
               java.lang.String strShapeControlType,
               double dblPredictorOrdinateLeading,
               double dblPredictorOrdinateFollowing,
               double dblPredictorOrdinateTrailing,
               int iDerivOrder,
               double dblTension)

Generate the array of the Cubic Rational Phy and Psy Hat Function Pair From their Raw Counterparts

static TensionBasisHat[]
HyperbolicTensionHatPair(double dblPredictorOrdinateLeading,
                        double dblPredictorOrdinateFollowing,
                        double dblPredictorOrdinateTrailing,
                        double dblTension)

Generate the array of the Hyperbolic Phy and Psy Hat Function Pair

static TensionBasisHat[]
ProcessedCubicRationalHatPair(java.lang.String strShapeControlType,
                             double dblPredictorOrdinateLeading,
                             double dblPredictorOrdinateFollowing,
                             double dblPredictorOrdinateTrailing,
                             int iDerivOrder,
                             double dblTension)

Generate the array of the Cubic Rational Phy and Psy Hat Function Pair From their Raw Counterparts

static TensionBasisHat[]
ProcessedHyperbolicTensionHatPair(double dblPredictorOrdinateLeading,
                                 double dblPredictorOrdinateFollowing,
                                 double dblPredictorOrdinateTrailing,
                                 int iDerivOrder,
                                 double dblTension)

Generate the array of the Hyperbolic Phy and Psy Hat Function Pair From their Raw Counterparts

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equals, getClass, hashCode, notify, notifyAll, toString, wait, wait, wait

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RAW_TENSION_HYPERBOLIC

public static final java.lang.String RAW_TENSION_HYPERBOLIC

Raw Tension Hyperbolic B Spline Basis Hat Phy and Psy

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PROCESSED_TENSION_HYPERBOLIC

public static final java.lang.String PROCESSED_TENSION_HYPERBOLIC

Processed Tension Hyperbolic B Spline Basis Hat Phy and Psy

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Constant Field Values

PROCESSED_CUBIC_RATIONAL

public static final java.lang.String PROCESSED_CUBIC_RATIONAL

Processed Cubic Rational B Spline Basis Hat Phy and Psy

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Constant Field Values

Constructor Detail

BasisHatPairGenerator

public BasisHatPairGenerator()

Method Detail

HyperbolicTensionHatPair

public static final TensionBasisHat[] HyperbolicTensionHatPair(double dblPredictorOrdinateLeading,
                                         double dblPredictorOrdinateFollowing,
                                         double dblPredictorOrdinateTrailing,
                                         double dblTension)

Generate the array of the Hyperbolic Phy and Psy Hat Function Pair

Parameters:

dblPredictorOrdinateLeading - The Leading Predictor Ordinate

dblPredictorOrdinateFollowing - The Following Predictor Ordinate

dblPredictorOrdinateTrailing - The Trailing Predictor Ordinate

dblTension - Tension

Returns:

The array of Hyperbolic Phy and Psy Hat Function Pair

ProcessedHyperbolicTensionHatPair

public static final TensionBasisHat[] ProcessedHyperbolicTensionHatPair(double dblPredictorOrdinateLeading,
                                                  double dblPredictorOrdinateFollowing,
                                                  double dblPredictorOrdinateTrailing,
                                                  int iDerivOrder,
                                                  double dblTension)

Generate the array of the Hyperbolic Phy and Psy Hat Function Pair From their Raw Counterparts

Parameters:

dblPredictorOrdinateLeading - The Leading Predictor Ordinate

dblPredictorOrdinateFollowing - The Following Predictor Ordinate

dblPredictorOrdinateTrailing - The Trailing Predictor Ordinate

iDerivOrder - The Derivative Order

dblTension - Tension

Returns:

The array of Hyperbolic Phy and Psy Hat Function Pair

ProcessedCubicRationalHatPair

public static final TensionBasisHat[] ProcessedCubicRationalHatPair(java.lang.String strShapeControlType,
                                              double dblPredictorOrdinateLeading,
                                              double dblPredictorOrdinateFollowing,
                                              double dblPredictorOrdinateTrailing,
                                              int iDerivOrder,
                                              double dblTension)

Generate the array of the Cubic Rational Phy and Psy Hat Function Pair From their Raw Counterparts

Parameters:

strShapeControlType - Type of the Shape Controller to be used - NONE, LINEAR/QUADRATIC Rational

dblPredictorOrdinateLeading - The Leading Predictor Ordinate

dblPredictorOrdinateFollowing - The Following Predictor Ordinate

dblPredictorOrdinateTrailing - The Trailing Predictor Ordinate

iDerivOrder - The Derivative Order

dblTension - Tension

Returns:

The array of Cubic Rational Phy and Psy Hat Function Pair

GenerateHatPair

public static final TensionBasisHat[] GenerateHatPair(java.lang.String strHatType,
                                java.lang.String strShapeControlType,
                                double dblPredictorOrdinateLeading,
                                double dblPredictorOrdinateFollowing,
                                double dblPredictorOrdinateTrailing,
                                int iDerivOrder,
                                double dblTension)

Generate the array of the Cubic Rational Phy and Psy Hat Function Pair From their Raw Counterparts

Parameters:

strHatType - The Primitive Hat Type

strShapeControlType - Type of the Shape Controller to be used - NONE, LINEAR/QUADRATIC Rational

dblPredictorOrdinateLeading - The Leading Predictor Ordinate

dblPredictorOrdinateFollowing - The Following Predictor Ordinate

dblPredictorOrdinateTrailing - The Trailing Predictor Ordinate

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"Crash the super bowl"- The brilliant tagline that would serve as the golden fleece of the voyage. On October 10, 2013 Doritos opened the Super Bowl in partnership with Pepsi Company and is now active to promote the contest all over and across the globe through media and telecommunication. A digital, physical and creative contest open to all 45 countries selling of the said chips will have the opportunity to win the prize. There are different categories: like film festival that is under the digital contest category, where the superior level of creativity is an edge for them to advance to finals. Each participant is required to submit an entry of a high quality commercial ad that would be included in the aggregate 15,000 entries and only top 20 will be chosen to continue for voting. And also the pre-part of the Super Bowl is the Small Business Big Game contest in which the entry of the winner will be forwarded and be aired on February 2, 2014 during the Super Bowl. However this Small Business Big Game contest is a competition that reaches out small manufacturers creating a visual presentation on how their milestone becomes a success.
In voting for the top 20 finalists, the highest 5will be allowed to move to the finals. These five will come (4) from the public voting and the other (1) will be from the votes of the Doritos marketing team. The creators or producers of the highly claimed ads will get a chance to work with the set of the upcoming movie "Marvel's The Avengers: Age of Ultron" because last year they were with the movie "Transformers" franchise. There's also a big pot prize of 1 million for the commercial ad that will gain the highest rank in the people's choice voting system and there would also be a declared runner up the consolation prize of 50,000. This competition has an objective to promote the product and extend for partnership and joint arrangements with other company while intensifying the creativity and logical thinking of participating countries.
The contest is not only isolated to famous and sophisticated logic ideas but also to those who are one of a kind. The same with Urban woods goods, that was officially declared as one of the top 20 finalists that wreck the house down using their unique idea of passing their own story video or timeline video. The video contains a short film on how their small business evolved into something that derived their present situation- which is a far better way back 1920'sa century-old wood tradition of processing furniture designs. Way back 2010 when they started their business that now has become a well- known furniture shop in their town. Mr. Enrin True, the co-owner of the furniture shop said that the contest is a brain whacking kind of competition and game-changing because there were a lot of them that manufactures different kinds of furniture, in a contest they have to make sure that all lumber provided must be consumed even up to the salvage part of the wood they must use of it. And game-changing because just a click and surf, the whole fate will be at stake without any clue or whatever that would make them believe that they have the chance to enter the final four.Those different videos they submitted are uploaded into a website provided by the game organizer and that can found in Small Business Big Game website where it is open for public voting.
On the website, videos are open for public voting to get the first, second, third and fourth slots and the 8,000 employees including the marketing executives of Doritos will vote for the fifth slot to determine the final five. The result for final five voting will be announced on the 11th of November and subsequently it will be opened again for voting and the result will be announced on the 1st day of December 2013 to award the 1 million pesos to the entry that gained the rank 1 and 50,000 for the first runner up and the non-winning finalist will receive $25,000 plus special trip to the super bowl in New Jersey. The winning piece or the video ad will be aired on the 2nd of February 2014 during the Super Bowl.
Last year the brand used Facebook as the medium in promoting the Super Bowl contest. As a matter of fact this app stands to be the hub of their team to plan for logistics, analysis and statistical variables to compute for the rate meter as a basis in awarding their prize. The same app like Twitter, YouTube, Multipy and other social networking sites became the extensions on dispensing information about the contest and voting to net citizens and people who wants to join the said contest.
Through these networking sites, the contest became viral on the internet and went across to different poles of the globe and recently the expansion defined its objective because the first campaign was launched and themed as "For the Bold" where Doritos redesigned its packaging to look more consistent across all countries dealing and marketing the same product. This was under the management of GSP (Goodby, Silverstein and Partners) holding their current office.
The Super Bowl final judgment is yet to come, your votes are still in need to determine the best of the best. This is the time to hail the right winner and choose the best contender that would embody the 2014 Super Bowl Champ. A campaign that defines the true work of art and intense craftsmanship that never fails to prove the winning slot, a good narrator that would perfectly impart the true essence of his hardship and the success story behind the swollen patience and humility. The showcase is not always available as you wish to be but the decision you must do is to grab it if you think you think you have the guts and the skills to reveal and tell the world you've got that idealistic and genius breakthrough.


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SPIRE Institute looks to promote tourism with sports betting application
Sep 15, 2022 Air Sports, application, betting, Current Viral Sport, Games News, Indoor Sports, Institute, Outdoor Sports, promote, SPIRE, sports, Sports News, Tourism, Water Sports
GENEVA, Ohio — In three and a half months, sports betting will officially become legal in Ohio. On January 1st, some of the state's major players, including all of Cleveland's big league teams, will be eligible to start taking bets.
READ MORE: Cavaliers, Browns and Guardians among those saying they want in on Ohio sports betting
Now some smaller Northeast Ohio communities and organizations are also hoping to get into the game.
"Our ownership group was looking at different avenues and continues to look at different avenues to help us grow and create other revenue streams," said Jeff Orloff, the President at SPIRE.
The SPIRE Institute and Academy is a youth and adult sports complex sprawling over 750,000 square feet in Ashtabula County. Orloff said conservative estimates show the facility, which attracts clubs, tournaments and a residential academy for high school student athletes, contributes at least $50 million to the local economy annually.
The for-profit organization is now eyeing an opportunity to grow its appeal and revenue stream. SPIRE and its parent company Geneva Sports LLC recently teamed up with a gaming operator, Out The Gate, to apply for a retail and online sports betting license with the Ohio Casino Control Commission.
Leaders there are already addressing possible criticism about having gambling in close proximity to a facility geared toward young people.
"It will not be near our kids, it will not be something they have access to," Orloff explained. "It will be secure. And it will be away from anything we're doing in the complex."
He said leadership is still identifying the best location for a sportsbook. Possibilities include a new retail center with a hotel and coffee shop going up outside of the main campus. Orloff also said there are hundreds of acres owned by SPIRE that could work.
Bill Ordine of BetOhio.com believes the sportsbook at SPIRE would be more separate from children than what they would be exposed to when sports wagering pops up in professional sports venues.
"Folks are really missing the point, in terms of what the exposure is to younger people, in this specific regard," he said.
Additionally, Ordine said Out The Gate plans to cater its service to more sophisticated sports betters, who it believes are not being served by many popular sportsbooks, rather than young or beginner betters.
Both he and Orloff think the gambling revenue could be beneficial for communities like Ashtabula County.
"This is being done by the state in order to encourage economic development in areas that need economic development," Ordine said.
The Ohio law making sports betting legal on January 1st requires 98% of sport-gaming tax revenue to go to a fund supporting public and private schools. Half of the money must go to K-12 education and the other half must go to interscholastic sports and extracurricular activities.
"You can imagine a sports complex at 750,000 square feet. It's a lot to heat and cool and clean," Orloff said of SPIRE. "It's not easy. You certainly can't run something that size with just regional events. You have to expand out, and the goal is to continue to grow and create more and more of a place for the community."
Aside from the athletic complex, many visitors come to Ashtabula County for its wineries, access to Lake Erie and summertime spots like Geneva-On-The-Lake.
"I was thinking of going to Florida for the beach, but never had been up on the lake. So I decided to check it out and see what it was like," said Roger Enchelmeyer, who was visiting Geneva-On-The-Lake from southern Ohio.
He said a sportsbook in the area would be an added amenity to patronize while in town.
"Especially if they were showing live sporting events while they were going on, I would definitely partake in that," he said. "When Indiana legalized it and they put in a sportsbook at one of the casinos right over the state line near Cincinnati, I went over there specifically to experience it."
Ashtabula County Commission President JP Ducro praised the investment and economic impact SPIRE has already made in the community. In a phone call, he told News 5 county leaders plan to examine any concerns about sportsbooks in the county, including gambling addiction and youth exposure. But he also said something that attracts more visitors and brings revenue to the community could be a positive addition.
SPIRE's sports betting license application is still pending with the state.
"We're all sitting here waiting to see what happens. And if it happens, great. If it doesn't, we'll move on and take the next step," Orloff said.
On January 1st, 2023, as many as 25 sportsbooks will be in operation in Ohio.
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SUBPAC is helping the hard of hearing feel music, and it's quite extraordinary.
Love music? Wish you could experience it on a grander scale? Meet SUBPAC, a tactile audio system that'll have you feeling music instead of just listening to it. DJs and music producers are experiencing the physical dimension of sound, and now you can, too.
Better yet, SUBPAC is using innovation to help people. From anxiety to stress and wellness, SUBPAC products can help relieve tension and create a clear, calm mind both through music and motion. Additionally, they've teamed up to help the hearing impaired. By introducing the physical dimension of sound, those with hearing problems may now feel sound through vibrations thanks to a new music experience.
Producers, DJs, and sound engineers have the benefit of feeling their music by connecting to the bass, lyrics, and sound through feeling. Bass-lovers rejoice, you'll need SUBPAC products all around you.
The SUBPAC S2 is a seated tactile bass solution, which means you'll feel the bass when you wear this model. Prop it up against your seat or add it the passenger seat of you car for extreme listening. For DJs or producers, it's a great tool to feel the timing on songs to better treat your audience. Because it's removable, you have the ability to feel music anywhere.
Because the S2 was so popular, SUBPAC released the M2X with upgrades like increased dynamic range, better definition at higher levels, and a longer battery—seven plus hours, to be exact. SUBPAC is revolutionizing sound, so much so you can watch a movie with this model, you'll feel the music, sound, and energy of whatever you choose. Strap it around your chest and waist, like a backpack, and plug your headphones into the charger, pick your song, and feel the music.
How Does SUBPAC Help the Hard of Hearing?
While DJs and partygoers can experience the intense feel of sound for their pleasure, SUBPAC aims to help those who truly need it. For the hearing impaired, listening to music is often met with frustration or inability. Thanks to the SUBPAC innovations, they can experience the music in a totally new way, through touch.
SUBPAC supports The Muse Seek Project and the Maria Batlle Foundation, an organization dedicated in educating deaf students through music and technology. SUBPAC was able to record whale noises for a group of hearing impaired students that allowed them to feel the vibrations of the sound through the SUBPAC backpack. Because of this, students were able to feel the sound of the whales.
So sure, SUBPAC is revolutionary in music production, but their initiative is to help hearing impaired individuals experience sound and motion for good, and that's something we can stand behind.
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Mother, 49, embarrassed by alcohol refusal
Gemma Smith was stunned when a cashier at the B&M store in Swine Market, Nantwich asked to see her ID as she tried to purchase a bottle of red wine
13:18, 5 MAR 2014
Updated 17:27, 5 MAR 2014
Gemma Smith
A WOMAN who was refused the sale of alcohol despite being nearly three times the legal drinking age says she has been left 'shocked and embarrassed'.
Gemma Smith was stunned when a cashier at the B&M store in Swine Market, Nantwich, asked to see her ID as she tried to purchase a bottle of red wine and Irish cream.
Mrs Smith, a 49-year-old mother of two grown-up children, wanted to buy the booze along with a number of other goods from the town centre bargains store but was challenged by the cashier under the Challenge 25 policy.
But, unable to produce any proof of her age, she was refused service for the alcohol despite, she says, it being plain to see that she was old enough.
She told the Chronicle: "I couldn't believe it. She said I didn't look 25 so I told her 'I'm 49 with a daughter of 22, and you're asking me for ID?'
"She was having none of it and there was a growing queue behind me. People were looking in surprise. I've been told I look young for my age but not 25 years younger!"
Mrs Smith asked to see the manager who, she says, told her the decision was at the cashier's discretion and she was unable to overturn it.
She eventually paid for her other goods, left the shop and bought the alcohol from nearby Home & Bargain where, she says, 'they didn't bat an eyelid'.
She added: "I was very embarrassed in the shop and there was a queue of people behind me. It was so obvious I wasn't under 25 and some people were laughing about at what was happening.
"All I've asked is they accept an error was made and apologise, but no-one at the store seems to want to know."
A spokesman for B&M said the firm take its responsibility to avoid the sale of alcohol to under age people 'very seriously', meeting all legal requirements and 'fulfilling a social obligation'.
He added: "All checkout staff undergo quarterly training on 'Challenge 25' and when a customer is lucky enough to look under 25, they must be asked for proof of age.
"Whilst the checkout operator acted completely in accordance with our 'Challenge 25' policy, it may appear that they were slightly over zealous implementing those procedures on this occasion, for which we apologise."


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One of my favourite trips that I've done in Italy was to Amalfi Coast due to its scenic beauty, pampering hotels and romantic atmosphere. Ravello, a medieval village located above the Amalfi Coast, was one of the villages in the coast that me and my boyfriend visited. Famous for its scenic view points, romantic atmosphere and breathtaking beauty, Ravello, although less known, is a must-visit when traveling to the Amalfi Coast. Ravello is a perfect luxury destination with a variety of upscale hotels and Michelin star restaurants made to ensure you'll experience the ultimate luxurious vacation.
Amalfi Coast is a popular tourist destination in the coast of Italy. However, most visitors to the Amalfi Coast choose to visit other villages around the area. That is why Ravello is an underrated hidden gem in the Amalfi but it is absolutely worth your visit.
Ravello has incredible viewpoints that can be found all around; Starting by the boardwalk when entering the village and continuing throughout the entire area. Especially, Ravello's mesmerising views and beauty makes it the perfect romantic location for you and your significant other.
There are many things to do in Ravello. It is worth to start your visit with Ravello's main square which has several restaurants and cute shops. In addition, at the piazza you'll also find the central Cathedral Duomo di Ravello. One of Ravello's main and best attractions is Villa Rufolo which is located only few steps away from the main square. The stunning villa was built in 1270 by Nicola Rufolo. Its beauty and unique architecture has made it a famous attraction. What caught my eye the most was its beautiful gardens and especially the gorgeous views overlooking the Amalfi Coast. Another great attraction in Ravello is located at the end of a long picturesque path and is called Villa Cimbrone. The villa is a historic building dating back to the 11th century and is located on a rocky outcrop. It is especially visited for its scenic terrace, known as "the Terrace of Infinity". The two villas are definitely a must-visit attractions when in Ravello.
Like any luxury destination Ravello is also the home of Michelin Star restaurants. Restaurant Rossellinis is situated at the luxury hotel Palazzo Avino. Led by Chef Pino Lavarra, the restaurant offer fine dinning at a unique location overlooking the hills. Il Flauto Di Pan is another Michelin restaurant located at Villa Cimbrone in an old venue. It offers refined Mediterranean cuisine and uses organic ingredients grown at the villa. A date night at one of these upscale restaurants is the perfect indulgent. Especially if you are celebrating a birthday, an anniversary, a honeymoon or even just because.
Palazzo Avino is a stunning five-star hotel that is undoubtly the definition of luxury. Built in the 12th century, the hotel was previously a private villa for an Italian noble family. Its terrace is unbelievably beautiful and it provides an additional viewpoint of Ravello's surroundings. Another hotel that redefines luxury with its beauty is Belmond Hotel Caruso. This dreamy upscale hotel offers an infinity pool and breathtaking panorama views. Indeed, the Amalfi Coast as a whole offers a great variety of luxury hotels, however, Ravello offers the best of the best.


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An investigation of stigmatizing attitudes towards people living with HIV/AIDS by doctors and nurses in Vientiane, Lao PDR
Savina Vorasane, Masamine Jimba, Kimiyo Kikuchi, Junko Yasuoka, Keiko Nanishi, Jo Durham, Vanphanom Sychareun
BMC Health Services Research 2017 February 10, 17 (1): 125
BACKGROUND: Despite global efforts, HIV-related stigma continues to negatively impact the health and well-being of people living with HIV/AIDS. Even in healthcare settings, people with HIV/AIDS experience discrimination. Anecdotal evidence suggests that healthcare professionals in the Lao People's Democratic Republic, a lower-middle income country situated in Southeast Asia, stigmatize HIV/AID patients. The purpose of this study was to assess HIV stigmatizing attitudes within Laotian healthcare service providers and examine some of the factors associated with HIV/AIDS-related stigma among doctors and nurses.
METHODS: A structured questionnaire, which included a HIV-related stigma scale consisting of 17 items, was self-completed by 558 healthcare workers from 12 of the 17 hospitals in Vientiane. Five hospitals were excluded because they had less than 10 staff and these staff were not always present. The questionnaire was pre-tested with 40 healthcare workers. Descriptive statistical analysis was performed and comparisons between groups undertaken using chi-square test and t-test. Bivariate and multiple linear regression analyses were carried out to examine the associations between stigmatizing attitudes and independent variables.
RESULTS: Out of the 558 participating healthcare workers, 277 (49.7%) were doctors and 281 (50.3%) were nurses. Nearly 50% of doctors and nurses included in the study had high levels of stigmatizing attitudes towards people living with HIV/AIDS. Across the different health professionals included in this study, lower levels of HIV/AIDS knowledge were associated with higher levels of stigmatizing attitudes towards people living with HIV/AIDS. Stigmatizing attitudes, including discrimination at work, fear of AIDS, and prejudice, were lower in healthcare workers with more experience in treating HIV/AIDS patients.
CONCLUSIONS: This study is the first to report on HIV/AIDS-related stigmatization among healthcare workers in Lao PDR. Stigmatizing attitudes contribute to missed opportunities for prevention, education and treatment, undermining efforts to manage and prevent HIV. Reversing stigmatizing attitudes and practices requires interventions that address affective, cognitive and behavioral aspects of stigma. Alongside this, health professionals need to be enabled to enact universal precautions and prevent occupational transmission of HIV.
Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding HIV/AIDS among male high school students in Lao People's Democratic Republic. Bounbouly Thanavanh, Md Harun-Or-Rashid, Hideki Kasuya, Junichi Sakamoto Journal of the International AIDS Society 2013, 16: 17387
A systematic review of the knowledge, attitudes and practice of trained nurses towards patients with HIV/AIDS. Lam RunBing Madeleine, Moon Fai Chan, N V Thayala JBI Library of Systematic Reviews 2011, 9 (51): 2105-2165
Stigmatization of patients with HIV/AIDS among doctors and nurses in Belize. Aisha Andrewin, Li-Yin Chien AIDS Patient Care and STDs 2008, 22 (11): 897-906
Discriminatory attitudes and practices by health workers toward patients with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria. Chen Reis, Michele Heisler, Lynn L Amowitz, R Scott Moreland, Jerome O Mafeni, Chukwuemeka Anyamele, Vincent Iacopino PLoS Medicine 2005, 2 (8): e246
HIV/AIDS knowledge, attitudes, practices and perceptions of rural nurses in South Africa. Peter Delobelle, Jakes L Rawlinson, Sam Ntuli, Inah Malatsi, Rika Decock, Anne Marie Depoorter Journal of Advanced Nursing 2009, 65 (5): 1061-73
Stigma Related to HIV among Community Health Workers in Chile. Rosina Cianelli, Lilian Ferrer, Kathleen F Norr, Linda McCreary, Lisette Irarrázabal, Margarita Bernales, Sarah Miner Stigma Research and Action 2011, 1 (1): 3-10
Individual attitudes and perceived social norms: Reports on HIV/AIDS-related stigma among service providers in China. Li Li, Li-Jung Liang, Chunqing Lin, Zunyou Wu, Yi Wen International Journal of Psychology: Journal International de Psychologie 2009, 44 (6): 443-50
Prevalence and drivers of HIV stigma among health providers in urban India: implications for interventions. Maria L Ekstrand, Jayashree Ramakrishna, Shalini Bharat, Elsa Heylen Journal of the International AIDS Society 2013, 16 (3): 18717
Stigmatizing attitudes towards people living with HIV/AIDS: validation of a measurement scale. Marianne Beaulieu, Alix Adrien, Louise Potvin, Clément Dassa BMC Public Health 2014 December 4, 14: 1246
Attitudes of Turkish midwives and nurses working at hospitals towards people living with human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome. Melahat Akgun Kostak, Serap Unsar, Seda Kurt, Ozgul Erol International Journal of Nursing Practice 2012, 18 (5): 437-44


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Colin Calderwood backs Andrew Dallas to open his Cambridge United account after another goalless outing
The young striker has yet to find the net for the U's
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Andrew Dallas in action against Northampton Town. Picture: Pete Norton/Getty Images
Colin Calderwood believes that Andrew Dallas' luck will change after another goalless outing from the striker.
The 20-year-old was handed his first start since the Carabao Cup defeat at Swansea City against Northampton Town, and impressed in patches despite not opening his account.
Indeed, he had the ball in the back of the net in the first half, for his effort to be chalked off for a foul on Northampton keeper Andrew Fisher.
He then had two chances late on in the game, the first of which he turned over the crossbar before being denied at the death by Fisher.
And Calderwood said that the whole team is backing Dallas, who joined from Glasgow Rangers for an undisclosed fee in the summer, to break his duck soon.
"I'm sure he feels luck is really going against him, which is probably typified by Harrison Dunk's effort that he clears off the line," Calderwood said.
"It summarises a little bit of his misfortune at the minute.
"He is trying so hard to make himself the team player that we want, but I think he is taking away from what he is good at which is facing and running forward, and dribbling and getting the breaks of the ball.
"You could see that developing in the second half.
"No-one will be more delighted than the rest of the group when he gets his first goal, and I'm sure that will come."
The U's head coach also branded referee Sam Purkiss' decision not to award the goal in the first half as "clumsy."
"He put the ball in the net in the first half and on video evidence it's a clumsy decision by the officials not to give the goal," he added.
"Andy hasn't touched him. The goalkeeper hasn't got the ball under control, he has turned himself in the air to avoid contact from a defender or even Andy, but there is no contact and when the ball dropped he put it in with accomplish.
"He must have run over a cat somewhere!"