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Aporeto
Aporeto's founders experienced first-hand the security challenges posed by distributed architectures run in the public cloud. So they set out to create a multi-cloud, zero-trust security product for microservices and containers based on application identity. Their SaaS platform, launched in 2017, enables companies at any scale to accelerate their migration to the cloud simply and safely.
Being a startup and having limited engineering resources, I'd rather be testing our product than the infrastructure. And we got it at a very good price for sure. That's one of the things that helped us release a good quality product in the first year and a half of the company.
Satyam Sinha | Co-Founder & VP of Engineering
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Aporeto: How Reliable Infrastructure Enables More Reliable Software
Over the past few years, the landscape for creating software has been influenced dramatically by two things: the popularity of the public cloud, and the shift from monolithic application structures to microservices and distributed architectures. But with those trends came new challenges.
"Existing security approaches simply didn't work," says Amir Sharif, Aporeto's Co-Founder and VP of Marketing and Business Development. "There was a need in the market to bring comprehensive and operationally simple security to workload that was not only distributed, but running on somebody else's infrastructure."
In fact, before he became Co-Founder and VP of Engineering at Aporeto, Satyam Sinha says, "I was building networking infrastructure, and one of the things that we were trying to attack was security in the modern cloud environment. None of the networking approaches were working very well. They only provided a partial level of security."
Sinha was researching these issues when he met Dimitri Stiliadis, who would become Aporeto's co-founder and CTO. "He was talking about a very similar kind of work," says Sinha. "The three of us quickly came together with our different strengths in technology, product, and business. But most importantly, we agreed this was a problem that was worth solving."
Building the Product
And so Aporeto was formed to create a next-generation application identity-powered security product. "We see microservice protection in layers," says Sharif. "We see it at run-time protection, we see it with network connections, and we see it at the API-level interactions. And only by providing this rich, layered approach can you ensure that software is protected when it's running in the wild, wild world of the public cloud."
From the beginning, the founders were determined to lay a groundwork that was built to last. For Sinha, that means not just using innovative technology, but also "the right engineering practices to make sure that the quality of the product is high." This was all about planning for scale and success: "When your product gets adopted widely, suddenly the engineering team comes under tremendous pressure."
One of the most important practices in any software company is testing, so the team built a CI/CD pipeline to run on different cloud providers. "The SaaS service that we run needs x amount of compute resources, and our test infrastructure takes about 20x," says Sinha. "The thing is, we're a 100% cloud-based company—we don't own any infrastructure at all."
While this was the right model for their agile, cloud-native business, it presented a problem when testing at scale. "One of the challenges that we repeatedly ran into was: is it our product where we're finding a bug, or is it related to the infrastructure?" More often than not, it would turn out that the cloud provider had vacated a VM on which Aporeto was running tests, moving things around without Aporeto ever knowing about it (until later!).
At most public clouds, this happens all the time. And for a lot of workloads, it's not a problem. But this kind of volatility makes serious testing a huge challenge. "With all of these infrastructure dependencies coming in, I couldn't figure out if I was testing the infrastructure or testing our application."
Seeking Reliable Infrastructure for Testing
The team needed to find a different infrastructure solution for its testing, and found it with Packet. "At Packet, the focus is on single-tenancy, so I could absolutely control my environment—no vacating VM's, and no noisy neighbors." After testing against various instances sizes, Sinha found the ideal setup. Working with a single large dedicated bare metal machine, he was able to deploy all of Aporeto's microservices and its caching products in a single node. "That removed all of the dependencies, leaving aside the interactions of the networking stack and the rest of the things that the cloud provider is doing, to make sure that we get a stable baseline."
We're able to get very high density on Packet's Arm-based hardware. We can easily fire up 128 or more VMs on a single server.
And that brings great value. "When you're striving to take testing and stability to a very high level, having the least number of unknowns brings in a lot of dependability and reliability," says Sinha. The bottom line, says Sharif, is that "Packet's infrastructure reliability allows the creation of higher-quality, more reliable software."
Packet's hardware is also particularly well-suited for Aporeto's needs. To test how software engagements work with the Aporeto product, Sinha needed very lightweight VMs. "We're able to get very high density on Packet's Arm-based hardware," he says. "We can easily fire up 128 or more VMs on a single server." (Aporeto deploys its microservices in Kubernetes clusters on top of Packet's bare metal.)
To build the enterprise security product that was released in late 2017, Aporeto created a dedicated test infrastructure that runs on Packet. The automation work took about a month—"It's the overhead of going to any cloud provider," Sinha says—and today, Aporeto's workloads run across AWS, GCP and Packet with no problems. Packet's hands-on support team was a big help. "When something's not working, I can just get onto their community Slack channel, get support and whatever I need, and resolve any issues," says Sinha.
"Packet introduced a very interesting test framework that we used initially in the building of the product, and that's where we will continue to use it," he adds. "Being a startup and having limited engineering resources, I'd rather be testing our product than the infrastructure. And we got it at a very good price for sure. That's one of the things that helped us release a good quality product in the first year and a half of the company."
A Repeatable Use Case
Given Aporeto's success with its infrastructure strategy, Sinha has advice for other software companies. "In the initial phase of the product release cycle, make sure that your product is actually working the way you think it is," he says. "If you look at our product, it's a SaaS-based deployment. We also support on-prem deployments. But for any SaaS company that's building software and wants to test it before they actually bring in all the unknowns from a particular cloud provider, this could be an interesting infrastructure. We obviously have a unique way of utilizing it. But I think there are other people who might be interested in following this pattern."
Eventually, Sinha says, there may be another Packet use case for Aporeto. "Once our SaaS service gets to a good level of scale, we will have to re-evaluate where it makes sense for us to deploy the service in different locations, or in different cloud providers," he says.
For now, the Aporeto team is continuing to improve its product, always with the end customer in mind. "We are passionate about security," says Sharif. "We believe that you own your data, and only you should decide who gets to see your data and for how long. The partnership with Packet is all about ensuring higher product quality—and therefore, better security for the end customer."
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AIDS and HIV Research
Abbreviation: J. AIDS HIV Res.
DOI: 10.5897/JAHR
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Development and integration of IPV-4, a patient-reported screening instrument of intimate partner violence for primary and HIV care
Rob Fredericksen
Department of Medicine, University of Washington, United States.
Emma Fitzsimmons
Sonia Avendano-Soto
Department of Medicine, University of California-San Diego, United States.
Katerina Christopoulos
Department of Medicine, University of California-San Francisco, United States.
Sarah Dougherty
Department of Medicine, University of Alabama-Birmingham, United States.
Joseph Eron
Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina, United States.
Mari Kitahata
Stephanie Loo
Fenway Community Health, United States.
Kenneth Mayer
Michael Mugavero
Sonia Napravnik
Conall O'Cleirigh
Jennifer Potter
Stephanie Ruderman
Laurie Smith
Paul Crane
Heidi Crane
Article Number - E39BF4A70048
Vol.14(2), pp. 41-49 , July 2022
https://doi.org/10.5897/JAHR2021.0551
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant and under-reported health problem. Legacy measures of IPV lack brevity and/or are relevant only to specific populations, which limit their usefulness for routine clinical care. We developed a brief patient-reported screening instrument of past-year intimate partner violence (IPV). We developed an item pool from validated IPV screening instruments, dimensionalized and winnowed its content to select candidate items. We conducted interviews with English and Spanish-speaking persons in HIV care in six U.S. primary care clinics to assess their comprehensibility, which informed the development of the four-item instrument (IPV-4). After integration into care we performed chart review for indication of IPV in the past 5 years to assess impact. We identified 68 items from 12 instruments and winnowed content within dimensions of physical, sexual, and psychological violence. We then presented 11 candidate items to PWH in interviews (n=45, 49% Spanish-language; mean age 45 years; 62% cisgender male, 33% cisgender female, 5% transgender female; 71% nonwhite). The resulting instrument was well-understood in English and Spanish and relevant across gender and sexual orientation. PWH (n=6415) completed the IPV-4 in clinical care settings; 9% reported any type of IPV and 5% reported physical and/or sexual violence. In chart notes of a single-site subset of PWH (n=1756), of those indicating physical and/or sexual violence on the IPV-4 with medical records available from the past five years (n=63), only 19% of PWH had prior notes indicating IPV in that time period. The IPV-4 is a brief, gender/sexual orientation-neutral, clinically relevant screening instrumentthat identifies and dimensionalizes past-year IPV present in 9% of PWH in routine care.
Key words: HIV care, intimate partner violence, patient-reported outcome measures.

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Q: uitoolbar location changes according to different iPhone SDKs I have a UIToolbar at the bottom of the view. when I run the application using iPhone Simulator 2.2.1, the toolbar is displayed in place. But when I run the application using iPhone Simulator 3.0 the toolbar is shifted up from its place. Is there any way I can fix this ? I would appreciate any help.
Thanks,
Sarah

A: What does it look like on the device?
I've had wonky issues with the 2.2.1 simulator since updating to the 3.0 SDK, and from what I've found on Google, I'm not the only one. If it looks fine on the device, then ignore the simulator issues, or debug with the 3.0 simulator instead.

A: Using toolbars in iPhone OS 2.x is hard to get it right. The documentation is fuzzy, or non-existing. The addition of proper toolbar handling in iPhone OS 3.0 is a clear sign of Apple admitting that toolbars in 2.x where just not ready for the public.
This is not the answer you expect, but the answer you need. Ask yourself; "Will a user who has not bothered to update to iPhone OS 3.0 bother to install my app?"
The answer is most probably no.
Then what you should do is make sure your application uses a UINavigationController, and have each UIViewController that needs a toolbar set it's toolbarItems property to an NSArray with the UIBarButtonItem objects you need.
On iPhone OS 3.0 this will result in a toolbar that is automatically populated, laid out, and managed for you with no fuzz.

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The Exceptional Evolution of Brandon Clarke
We take a deeper dive into the beginning and evolution of Brandon Clarke and how he elevates the Memphis Grizzlies.
By NicoleOnBeale Dec 13, 2022, 8:15am CST
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Brandon Clarke never thought he would become an NBA player until March of his last season at Gonzaga. He started at a smaller school in San Jose State in 2015 where he began the evolution to become the player he is now. He transferred to Gonzaga and redshirted for the 2017-2018 season. Clarke wasn't on any draft boards until the very end of his tenure at Gonzaga. He quite literally never thought he would be here in the NBA. He was selected 21st overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder on that fateful night in 2019 when he was shipped over to Memphis for the draft rights to forward Darius Bazley and a second-round pick. The Grizzlies got themselves a steal in that draft and Clarke found a place he knew he could call home.
Clarke made an immediate impact during his rookie year, earning a spot on the All-Rookie First Team along with fellow Grizzly and first-round pick Ja Morant. Clarke averaged 12.1 PPG and 5.9 RPG while shooting 61.8% from the floor and 75.9% from the line in 58 games (22.4 MPG). He also converted 35.9% of his 64 three-point attempts on the season. Clarke also showed the ability to space the floor at times, though it was in low volume percentages. In year two, Clarke was still productive but developed a hitch in his shooting motion which caused his average percentage across the board to drop slightly. In 59 games (24.0 MPG), he averaged 10.3 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 1.0 SPG, and 0.9 BPG on .517/.260/.690 shooting. He only attempted an average of 1.3 three-point attempts per game, dropping his season percentage down to 56.5%.
In the 2021-2022 season is where we really saw Clarke start to hit his stride and find his own. Instead of focusing on his weaknesses, he decided to play up to his strengths and this worked fairly well for the Grizzlies. His shooting percentages picked up slightly and he was a crucial piece in the Grizzlies getting past the Timberwolves in their first-round playoff series. Clarke took advantage of second-chance points and shooting 67.9% from the floor and 65.7% from the line, this was something that the Timberwolves had no answer for. While Minnesota didn't have an answer for Clarke, the Golden State Warriors did. The Warriors' defense was much more effective in neutralizing Clarke during the second-round playoff series where the Grizzlies would end up being knocked out of contention.
We're officially 26 games into the 2022-2023 season and Clarke has shown that he's improved on his weaknesses while building up his strengths. Though Clarke lacks the bulk to compete down low he has somehow found a way to get past that and utilize it. At 6'8" and 215 pounds with a 6'8.25 wingspan, Clarke still has a size disadvantage a vast majority of the time. It's a good thing that he has a best friend in 6'10" forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr, who offers plenty of size and versatility options. When Jackson Jr and Clarke are on the court together the chemistry that they have is dynamic and stunning. Each of them can do things that the other may struggle with, it's simple complimentary basketball. They elevate each other on both sides of the court, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Clarke has been dynamic on defense this season, and we call Jaren Jackson Jr. the Block Panther for a reason.
Clarke's evolution is not only paying off for him but for his teammates as well. His role has seen him in the starting lineup and coming off the bench as a reserve this season. No matter what unit he's played with he adds an extra level of energy, attitude, and confidence, which is something that the Grizzlies are becoming known for with the likes of All-Star leader Morant. When Morant sits, Clarke has been the one to bring energy to players like Tyus Jones, David Roddy, and Santi Aldama. The scariest part of Clarke's evolution is that he's just getting started. Clarke just signed an extension locking him in as a Grizzly for four more years in October, a very well-deserved contract for a player who won't hesitate to put the Grizzlies on his back when they need a pick-me-up.


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Senate to investigate death of 26 Nigerian girls in Mediterranean Sea
By Patience Danjuma
The Senate has said that it will investigate the death of 26 young Nigerian girls in the Mediterranean while travelling to Italy.
The resolution was made after a motion on the issue was raised by Sen. Rose Oko (PDP-Cross-River) during plenary on Thursday.
The upper chamber also commended the Italian authorities for immediately stepping into the matter with the hope of resolving the mystery behind the deaths.
It called on the Federal Government to set up an inter-agency committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria Immigration Service and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons to work out a strategy to check such development.
The lawmakers also called on government to declare a state of emergency on unemployment and come out with more proactive measures to engage the youth.
"On Nov. 6 it was reported by national and international media, the gruesome story of the dead bodies of 26 young Nigerian girls of ages 14 to 18 discovered in a Spanish warship.
"The suspicion was that they were sexually abused and murdered," Oko said.
She noted that there was mass exodus of young Nigerian boys and girls illegally attempting to migrate to Europe, especially to Italy and Spain.
"These journeys are through the perilous long and hazardous Sahara Desert and the Mediterranean sea.
"They run into the hands of bandits, are abused and raped and the dangerous sea waves often in rickety rubber boats.
"This has led to the death of several of them almost every week," she said.
She said that as of May, it was reported that about 10,000 Nigerians had perished along the Sahara Desert-Libya- Mediterranean Sea route.
She noted that Italian prosecutors who had begun investigation into the death of the girls had arrested an Egyptian and a Libyan as suspects.
She said, "This mass exodus of our children from the relative safety and security of home to the often cold hands of death have arisen and are increasing as a result of the economic hardships at home, including the unemployment situation in Nigeria."
She said it was time to go beyond the mere feeling of horror to taking pro-active, urgent and emergency measures to address the root causes of the exodus, including massive enlightenment on the dangers therein.
Oko added that an inter-agency cooperation and collaboration was urgently needed by government to address this problem.
Sen. Shehu Sani (APC-Kaduna) described the incident as a national tragedy.
"It is unfortunate that year in year out thousands of Africans, including Nigerians, perish on their way to Europe in search of greener pastures," Sani said.
He said that factors that led to the exodus included poverty, economic instability, unrealisable dreams and illusions as well as other components related to drug trafficking and terrorism.
"It is unfortunate that we continue to ignore this tragedy that is before us; 26 lives lost is one tragedy too many," Sani said.
He called for action that would stop young men and women from falling prey to the antics of drug peddlers and human traffickers.
"It is high time that the relevant agencies of government did everything possible to stem the tide," he stated.
Sen. Suleiman Adokwe (PDP-Nasarawa State) said, "Since the Italian Government was investigating, it is expected of the Nigerian government to by now, make definite statements as to how they will expect the Italian government to investigate this thing thoroughly.
In his remarks, the Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, who presided over plenary, said government owed citizens of Nigeria the responsibility to provide the basic needs of life.
He said, "We must not fail on this responsibility. It is important for us to think of how to provide social security for our people.
"We should ensure that every Nigerian has food to eat. There is no money on the streets outside the country.
''The young men and women should know that it is better for us to stay back in Nigeria and be able to build a better country."
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The Sundew
Video game studio 2054
founded in September 2020
www.2054games.net
Press & Business contact
press: contact@2054games.net
business: clemenc@2054games.net
screenshots: the-sundew-screenshots.zip
logos: logos-2054-the-sundew.zip
www.twitter.com/thesundewgame
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store.steampowered.com/app/1468380/The_Sundew/
Plaine Images 99A boulevard C. Descat
59200 Tourcoing France
Game released: The Sundew
2054 is a young video game one-woman-team studio, which was founded in September 2020. This studio is the result of more than two years of work and much, much passion. This studio is dedicated to the creation of pixel art point'n'click adventure games whose story takes place in a dystopian universe. The studio's current title, The Sundew, is the first game in a long series of thrilling adventure games.
first demo presented in a Kickstarter campaign
entry into the Plaine Images business incubation programme
entry into SpielFabrique's business acceleration programme
signing of an agreement with Pictanovo and the Hauts-de-France Region
release of the game The Sundew
The Sundew in the Press
GameKeys: https://gameskeys.net/top-steam-games-to-tryout-in-september-2021/
Gameblog: https://www.gameblog.fr/news/94791-the-sundew-un-point-and-click-retro-a-surveiller-s-annonce-p
Actugaming: https://www.actugaming.net/the-sundew-sortie-ete-pc-et-switch-391997/
NintendoEverything: https://nintendoeverything.com/retro-cyberpunk-adventure-game-the-sundew-heading-to-switch-this-summer/
NintendoEros: https://www.nintenderos.com/2021/01/the-sundew-se-lanzara-este-verano-en-nintendo-switch/


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ND Sharma accuses Sisodia of asking him for 10 crores for AAP ticket
Free Press Journal 15 January 2020
New Delhi: Ahead of the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, AAP leader Narayan Dutt Sharma on Wednesday accused Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia of asking him to shell out Rs 10 crores for the party ticket from Badarpur constituency.
"Manish Sisodia called me to his house and said that 20-21 crore were being offered by Ram Singh for the ticket from my constituency, and then proceeded to ask me how much I was ready to cough up. Sisodia asked me for Rs 10 crore, I said that I did not have the money as I am an honest man," Sharma told ANI here.
He further accused the party of giving tickets in exchange for money in several constituencies.
"There are many places where tickets have been taken away from party leaders and given to others in exchange for bags filled with money," he said.
Sharma also said, "I have already resigned from the party. My next goal is to go among the public and unmask the corrupt here. I will fight elections from Badarpur independently against the AAP and candidates from other parties." Earlier on January 13, Congress leader and former MLA from Badarpur, Ram Singh Netaji along with three others on Monday joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the presence of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
The Model Code of Conduct came into force in Delhi on January 6 after the Election Commission of India announced that the assembly election in Delhi will be held on February 8. The counting of votes will take place on February 11.
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Berkshire, Bisham parish registers 1560-1812
Berkshire parish records for the parish of Bisham. Covers Baptisms, Marriages and Burials for the years 1560-1812. Searchable records.(PRS15)... More Info
Cornwall - The Registers of Falmouth, Part 1 Marriages and Baptisms 1663-1812
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We believe it is of utmost importance in the field of MS-based proteomics to ensure transfer of knowledge among researchers from different disciplines. We aim to bring together analytical chemists which can contribute new knowledge about peptide fragmentation which may improve the algorithms developed by computer engineers and bioinformaticians. On the application side, biologists can raise issues with current analysis and measurement protocols and can interact directly with developers to establish new analysis pathways. Clinicians will learn the current state of the art in MS-based proteomics and will be able to voice their specific needs.
We believe that improvements in basic research need to be brought to the wetlab and the bedside faster than is possible currently. Therefore, we aim to bring together researchers from different backgrounds and tie them together in acollaborative proteomics in network. We hope to foster the development of collaborative grant applications to bilateral projects between Turkey and Germany, COST actions, and FP7 grants.
With advances in MS instrumentation and new knowledge accumulating about fragmentation it is possible to improve current algorithms for proteomics data analysis. Further knowledge about protein separation and handling can further be fed into data analysis and influence storage, visualization and conclusion drawn from experiments. This is especially important in applied proteomics, clinical proteomics and biomarker discovery or application.
In conclusion, expertise from largely different fields is necessary to perform state of the art proteomics research and therefore the scope is open to topics not directly fitting to areas specified above.


The results are "preliminary" because we are still waiting for the final EPA test filter to dry out. We also have one more cordwood test to run early next week, but the cordwood tests will not affect our approval.
The preliminary EPA results indicate heat output from 13,241 to 60,145 BTU/hr, with average emissions approximately 1.2 gm/hr, and average efficiency at a new record for EPA testing – over 82%.
High efficiency really does boost heat output. For example, our EPA low burn rate was 0.79 kg/hr (1.74 lb/hr). A non-catalytic stove would produce 9,546 BTUs/hr at a burn rate of 0.79 kg/hr with the same load, assuming the EPA default efficiency of 63%. Our Design contest stove produced 13,241 BTUs/hr, because it burned at 84% efficiency at 0.79 kg/hr. This is a 38% increase in usable heat output from the average non-catalytic stove to our Design Contest Hybrid!
Cordwood tests on this stove show very similar efficiencies and emissions. We will publish more results as they become available, and of course we'll have information available at the Washington DC event.
Here's a cordwood high burn test load. We really like the idea of a cordwood standard. It will provide much more accurate information about burn times and efficiencies with "real world" fuel.
Here's the load about 10 minutes into the test. More on this and other cordwood tests soon!


Wood-burned with a sparkly floral design on the back and the famous onion domes of the Russian churches on the front, this matryoshka has it going on! It is about 6 1/2" tall and holds 4 more smaller dolls of similar design. Looks beautiful wherever you decide to put her!


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Navdy's aftermarket HUD proves a big in-car upgrade
In-car navigation and infotainment options now abound, and more vehicles are shipping with support for native vehicle smartphone software from Apple and Google. But these all still prove distracting, and take your eyes away from the roadway, if only for a few brief seconds. Navdy's dash-mounted aftermarket head-up display (HUD) is a solution to that problem, and after a few months of continuous, in-depth use, the accessory's appeal becomes even more apparent.
It's a bit of an expensive add-on, though Navdy recently dropped the price of its hardware to $499, which is far more reasonable than its introductory price of just under $800. The hardware feels premium, too, in case you were concerned about the build quality, with a substantial weight in the hand and excellent finishes, plus optical-quality glass for the actual display windows itself that provides perfect transparency when viewing through to your windshield and the road beyond.
What I like most about the Navdy hardware is that the mount is very easy to install, but even easier to use once it's set up and you want to remove/re-attach the display and main body of the device itself. Very few people likely want to keep it visible on the dash at all times, since it's likely to attract unwanted acquisitive attention. The magnetic base itself is fairly unassuming, however, and the display component snaps in with a satisfying click to let you know it's properly attached.
The magnet mount also supplies power, which is routed through the base from a cable plugged into an OBD-II dongle you hook up wherever that port is located on your car (most likely under the steering column). This provides both the necessary juice to run the display, as well as data from your vehicle, including speed, which is displayed on the HUD while it's in use.
The bulk of the information shown on your Navdy comes from your smartphone, however, which you pair with the unit using Bluetooth. Once paired, Navdy easily connected to my iPhone every time I got in the car and snapped it into its base. Likewise, the manual steering-wheel mounted control dial, which also connects to the Navdy using Bluetooth, installs in seconds, and offers a satisfying tactile control option that's much more intelligently designed than most native steering wheel controls created by automakers themselves.
Most importantly, the display is clear, crisp and bright, with multi-color maps and menus that make everything easy to distinguish in all lighting conditions, even though it's being projected on a transparent glass surface. It's hard to describe just how good the Navdy looks, and images don't accurately convey it. Even passengers can't see how well it renders graphics, because the angle is optimized for drivers viewing head-on. Trust me — display quality isn't an area where Navdy is lacking.
The Navdy software is designed for simplicity of use while you're doing something that requires your full attention, and in this capacity it mostly succeeds. There's a lot going on in Navdy's software, but all of its features are hidden relatively close to the surface in terms of menu depth, meaning you can pretty quickly use the on-device interface to call up directions to your stored locations, including your home address.
Incoming calls and notifications can be tuned to show you more or less (less by default), and these appear inline next to your maps or other on-screen car info while driving. They also can be set to provide you with more info — again, tweaked to show you less unless you manually change the default settings — and they give you clear indicators about when they'll disappear with a little bar that gradually gets smaller.
This interface element also appears when you're nearing the next leg of your trip while using turn-by-turn directions. It's a very clever visual way to show you how close you are to your next turn, merge or routing event, which is more easily grasped than the ticking away of a number representing feet or miles. I found during my use that it made me much more comfortable and less stressed about anticipating the next step in a trip, especially when I was driving in unfamiliar settings.
Navdy's most important software feature might be that it's mostly extraneous, however; you can very easily use the display without ever touching the steering wheel control while on the road — using the Navdy app, you can queue up destinations and routes and have them sent to your display as soon as you get in your car, power up and connect to the Navdy hardware.
One of Navdy's biggest virtues is its ability to receive over-the-air updates via the companion app, and the company is pretty committed to taking user feedback and turning that into product improvements. Already, a big version 1.1 update has added a number of features, including destination search via voice update, new vertical menus that are easier to navigate with less distraction, nearby place suggestions based on location and even improved battery life and connectivity for the Navdy Dial steering wheel controller (I've encountered no problems with either aspect, either before or after the update, for what it's worth).
Its ability to upgrade is an advantage over even built-in HUDs on some high-end cars. While it's true that more automakers are increasingly warming to the idea of providing OTA updates to vehicles throughout the lifetime of the car, Navdy's more likely to provide these in a timely manner, and in response to conversations with users, than are most first-party solutions.
Also, because Navdy sources its navigation routing from Google, you can expect regular improvements and consistent service from the product, which is not something that can be said for onboard navigation options anymore.
Navdy has proven reliable and worthwhile over months of testing, and it's a big step up even compared to using CarPlay in my vehicle. It definitely feels less distracting, and more user-friendly for doing things like skipping tracks or taking hands-free calls while on the road. The product isn't perfect (its built-in routing tends to prefer more circuitous routes with a lot more side streets than I generally prefer, for instance), but it's a great alternative to buying a new car for people who want what a HUD can offer in their existing ride.


Congratulations to students recognized during this year's English Language Learner Awards Ceremony.
Watch as the class of 2032 and their families join the Everything's Possible movement during this year's Kindergarten Registration/Open House.
Students help cut the ribbon to celebrate the dedication of new Whittier Elementary School. Watch music students perform during ceremony.
Watch as music students attend classes for the first time in Boise High's new Performing Arts Annex, made possible thanks to Boise voters!
Watch as CO2 Dragster Championship Puts Students On Fast Track to Future Success!
Watch as Whittier students attend their new elementary school for the very first time! Thank you, Boise!
6th Grade Career Exploration at Dennis Career & Technical Education Center helps students from around the district learn about possibilities for their future. Auto Body featured here.
Boise School District Superintendent Dr. Don Coberly is the recipient of the Idaho Education Association's 2019 Friend of Education Award.
Timberline High School Paraprofessional Bree Wildman is the recipient of the Idaho Education Association's 2019 Membership Recruiter Award.


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Which of the Following Examples Best Describes an Advance in Backstage Technology?
What is backstage technology?
Examples of backstage technology
The benefits of backstage technology
The drawbacks of backstage technology
The future of backstage technology
How does backstage technology impact the entertainment industry?
How does backstage technology impact the economy?
How does backstage technology impact society?
In recent years, there have been a number of advances in backstage technology, from new lighting and sound systems to more sophisticated set design and construction. But which of these advances has had the biggest impact on the live entertainment industry?
Backstage technology generally refers to the technology used in live theatre productions, such as lighting, sound, set design and construction, costumes, makeup, and properties. In recent years, there have been significant advances in backstage technology, which has led to improvements in the quality of live theatre productions.
Some of the most notable examples of advances in backstage technology include the following:
-The development of LED lighting systems, which are much more energy-efficient than traditional incandescent lighting systems.
-The development of computerized sound systems, which allow for greater control over sound levels and effects.
-The development of 3D projection systems, which can be used to create more realistic and immersive sets.
-The development of motion capture technology, which allows for more realistic and lifelike character movements.
Backstage technology is the technology used behind the scenes in theatre, film, and television production. This can include everything from the machinery used to create special effects to the software used to edit video footage.
1. A new lighting system that provides better illumination for the stage
2. A new sound system that provides clearer sound for the audience
3. A new type of microphone that is more sensitive to the performer's voice
4. A new type of speaker that is more efficient in amplifying the performer's voice
In recent years, there has been a major push to advance the technology backstage in order to make the experience more efficient and enjoyable for both the artist and the crew. There are many different examples of this, but some of the most common include:
-New software that allows for better tracking of inventory and scheduling
-Advanced lighting systems that can be controlled remotely
-3D rendering programs that help with set design
-Virtual reality technology that allows for rehearsal and planning before the event
The use of backstage technology has both its advantages and disadvantages. Some of the advantages include helping the crew with communication, set design, and prop management. However, backstage technology can also be expensive and time-consuming to maintain.
The future of backstage technology is looking very bright. With the advancement of technologies such as 3D printing, virtual reality, and motion capture, the possibilities for backstage applications are endless.
Some examples of how these technologies could be used backstage include:
-3D printing props and sets: Imagine being able to print out props and sets for a production, instead of having to source or build them. This would save an enormous amount of time and money.
-Virtual reality rehearsals: Using virtual reality, actors could rehearse scenes without having to be in the same physical space. This would allow for more flexible rehearsals and could potentially save on set costs.
-Motion capture for choreography: Motion capture technology could be used to create detailed choreography for productions. This would allow productions to create intricate dance sequences without having to hire professional dancers.
The entertainment industry has seen a number of advances in backstage technology in recent years. These advances have made it possible to create more realistic and lifelike performances, and to make the backstage process smoother and more efficient.
Some of the most notable advances in backstage technology include the use of virtual reality, motion capture, and 3D printing. These technologies are helping to create more immersive and realistic performances, and to make the backstage process more efficient.
Virtual reality is being used to create more lifelike sets and environments for performers to interact with. Motion capture is being used to create more realistic movements and gestures for characters. And 3D printing is being used to create props and sets that are more realistic and detailed than ever before.
These advances in backstage technology are having a major impact on the entertainment industry, making it possible to create more lifelike and realistic performances.
Theater and other live entertainment venues have seen a major shift in recent years towards more technologically advanced production methods. This has led to a corresponding increase in demand for technicians and other professionals with expertise in backstage technology.
Backstage technology covers a wide range of systems and equipment, from simple stage lighting to complex audio-visual systems. Advances in backstage technology have greatly enhanced the quality of live performances, while also making them more affordable and accessible to a wider audience.
Theater owners and producers are not the only ones who have benefited from the advancement of backstage technology; audiences have also reap the rewards. Thanks to advances in sound and lighting systems, audiences can enjoy a live performance with unprecedented clarity and immersion. And with the ever-increasing popularity of streaming services, audiences can now enjoy live performances from the comfort of their own homes.
In the past, audiences would have to go to a theater to see a play or movie. Now, with advances in backstage technology, they can watch them in the comfort of their own homes. This has had a profound impact on society, as it has made entertainment more accessible to people all over the world.
After much discussion, we have come to the conclusion that the best example of an advance in backstage technology is the introduction of the Green Screen.


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Chronic inflammation is dangerous, and you may not even know you have it
By Marlene Cimons Special To The Washington Post
Most of us think of inflammation as the redness and swelling that follow a wound, infection or injury, such as an ankle sprain, or from overdoing a sport, "tennis elbow," for example. This is "acute" inflammation, a beneficial immune system response that encourages healing, and usually disappears once the injury improves.
But chronic inflammation is less obvious and often more insidious.
Chronic inflammation begins without an apparent cause - and doesn't stop. The immune system becomes activated, but the inflammatory response isn't intermittent, as it is during an acute injury or infection. Rather, it stays on all the time at a low level.
Experts think this may be the result of an infection that doesn't resolve, an abnormal immune reaction or such lifestyle factors as obesity, poor sleep or exposure to environmental toxins. Over time, the condition can, among other things, damage DNA and lead to heart disease, cancer and other serious disorders.
"Unlike acute inflammation, which benefits health by promoting healing and recovery, chronic inflammation is characterized by persistent increases in inflammatory proteins all throughout the body and can damage health and promote several major diseases," says George Slavich, associate professor of psychiatry and biobehavioral sciences at UCLA, referring to small proteins called cytokines that the immune system releases at the site of an injury to promote recovery.
"People typically don't know that they have chronic inflammation until it's too late," he says.
Individuals often learn they have chronic inflammation when they develop an autoimmune disease, such as Crohn's disease, lupus or Type 1 diabetes, since inflammation is a hallmark of autoimmune disorders. But experts believe chronic inflammation also plays a role in developing heart disease, cancer, kidney disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, neurodegenerative disorders, cognitive decline and mental health illnesses, such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and schizophrenia.
Scientists are still learning about why chronic inflammation is so dangerous and how it contributes to disease. Meanwhile, they suggest actions people can take to reduce their risk, specifically by changing certain behaviors.
Numerous factors appear to raise the risk of chronic inflammation, among them social isolation, psychological stress, disturbed sleep, chronic infections, physical inactivity, poor diet, obesity and exposure to air pollutants, hazardous waste products, industrial chemicals and tobacco smoke.
Experts believe individuals can reduce their risk by adopting lifestyle changes, including eating a healthy diet, improving sleep, exercising regularly, quitting smoking and finding ways to decrease stress and exposure to environmental pollutants.
"Diet is one of the key factors that influences inflammation in the body," Slavich says. "Whereas fried foods, red meat, sodas, and white bread and pastries that have refined carbohydrates tend to increase inflammation, fruits, nuts, green leafy vegetables, tomatoes and olive oil tend to reduce inflammation. Therefore, while diet is not the only factor that can be targeted to improve immune health, it is an important one."
Scientists think chronic inflammation causes oxidative stress in the body, which is an imbalance between the production of dangerous free radicals, molecules that harm healthy tissue in the body, and antioxidants, substances that clean up waste products and neutralize them. This can damage DNA as well as proteins and fatty tissue, which in turn accelerates biological aging.
"Chronic inflammation is involved in not just a few select disorders but a wide variety of very serious physical and mental health conditions," says Slavich, senior author of a recent paper signed by scientists from 22 institutions urging greater prevention, early diagnosis and treatment of severe chronic inflammation. "Indeed, chronic inflammatory diseases are the most significant cause of death in the world today, with more than 50 percent of all deaths being attributable to inflammation-related diseases."
Researchers still don't understand the exact mechanisms of how certain behaviors influence chronic inflammation, although a few examples are clear. In heart disease, for example, cigarette smoking and air pollution irritate the arteries, which stimulates inflammation.
"The 'damage accumulation' theory is a possibility, but the reality is that we do not know whether inflammation is causing these health and functional problems, or whether it's an indication that some other process is evolving that undermines health," says Luigi Ferrucci, scientific director of the National Institute on Aging. "The evidence is clearer for cardiovascular disease, since it has been demonstrated that blocking inflammation with specific drugs prevents cardiovascular events. For the other outcomes, it's still uncertain."
Chronic inflammation can contribute to cognitive decline and mental health disorders by boosting age-related immune system deterioration, known as immunosenescence, and by promoting vascular and brain aging, which, in combination, degrade neural and cognitive function, experts say.
"Chronic inflammation can also cause threat sensitivity and hypervigilance, which gives rise to anxiety disorders and PTSD, as well as fatigue and social-behavioral withdrawal, which are key symptoms of depression," Slavich says.
Scientists say more research is needed to identify biomarkers or other substances that suggest the presence of chronic inflammation.
There are probably hundreds of these potential diagnostic tools produced by the immune system, but they remain unidentified, Slavich says.
The most widely used test measures levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) in the blood. CRP, a substance produced by the liver, rises when chronic inflammation is present, although the standard CRP test is nonspecific - that is, it indicates inflammation, but cannot pinpoint exactly where it is. A second, more sensitive test (hs-CRP) suggests a higher risk of heart attack, although it too can be imprecise.
Some doctors screen for CRP as part of routine physical exams and also among people at risk for heart disease and autoimmune conditions. Experts think wider screening could identify more patients. "This isn't a bad idea," Ferrucci says.
Another test - this one more specific to heart disease - screens for myeloperoxidase, or MPO, an enzyme released by white blood cells that kills harmful bacteria in inflamed blood vessels. Increases in MPO can be dangerous, causing further damage to arterial walls, which encourages the formation of clots. These, in turn, can block blood flow, leading to heart attack and stroke. MPO also reduces the effectiveness of HDL, the "good" cholesterol, and removes nitric oxide, which is important for the regulation of healthy blood flow.
The good news, however, is that people worried about developing chronic inflammation can take affirmative steps to prevent it.
"If we make people aware of these risk factors, our hope is that individuals will reduce the factors that apply to them," Slavich says.


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The amandabackup user should have permissions to read and write to disk and tape devices (if they are used for backup). The amandabackup user is automatically added to disk user group on Solaris/Linux systems. In case of Ubuntu/Debian/RHEL 6/Oracle Enterprise Linux 6 platforms, the amandabackup user must be manually added to tape user group also. It is important to restart ZMC server processes (Run /etc/init.d/zmc_aee restart) after adding amandabackup user to the tape user group.
If a tape changer is the intended backup media, the backup server also requires both the mt-st and mtx package in addition to the platform-specific dependencies listed below. Please note mt-st package is not required for Suse/SLES distribution and Solaris platforms. If a tape drive is the intended backup media, mt is required. Without the appropriate packages, ZMC will return an error message when you try to view these devices.
On Solaris/Open Solaris platforms, /etc/nsswitch.conf should have host resolution set to files dns. If it is configured to dns files, ZMC will fail to start.
Solaris with unpatched systems may experience Apache problems, which are described (along with workaround) in this Zmanda Knowledgebase article.
Note for 64bit Debian/Ubuntu Amanda servers: The best way to install 32-bit version library packages on 64bit Debian/Ubuntu platforms is with getlibs, which is described in more detail in this Zmanda Knowledgebase article. Alternatively, libreadline5 and libreadline6 32bit version can be obtained by installing lib32readline5 package and lib32readline6 package respectively.
To run the Amanda Enterprise Backup Server (or a 32-bit Amanda client) on 64-bit RedHat/CentOS/Oracle Linux/Fedora/Open Suse requires these same packages in 32-bit versions (please note that these packages might depend on other packages and so use tools such as yum, apt-get to install these packages).
64-bit packages are required for Amanda Servers running Solaris10/Sparc; 32-bit packages are required for all Amanda clients, and servers running on Solaris/Intel and OpenSolaris. To account for inter-package dependencies, they should be installed in the order as listed. The following dependencies required on both client and server. The package names (i.e., what you specify when installing) are in boldface type. This dependency list is an attempt to document all direct Amanda dependencies and indirect dependencies (Amanda depends on a package that in turn depends on other packages).
CSWbdb44 berkeleydb4.4 - Embedded database libraries and utilities.
CSWgnupg gnupg - This package is optional and is required if data encryption is performed.
Instructions for using pkgutil on Solaris 8 and 9 is different. Please see blastwave site for instructions.
Will update the /var/ld/ld.config to use /lib:/usr/lib:/lib/secure:/usr/lib/secure:/usr/local/lib as the search path. Running crle without parameters will display the current search paths in effect. Refer to the Solaris documentation for further details on crle.
Microsoft Internet Explorer version 8.


Launch of Captured - The Mystery of Nida Valley book two, Paint Pot Gallery, Yeppoon, August 12th, 2012.
Above 3 photos: Family support. My gorgeous children and grandchildren.
A nice drop of Red to thank the official launcher, Ron Day.
The camera man was a bit wobbly to start, but he got there in the end. My thanks to my son Stephen Crane for the great video.


A few quick reviews of audiobooks I've been listening to this summer. Hopefully these bite-sized reviews will be enough to feed your fiction addiction!
When I saw that SYNC was offering this audiobook this summer I just about jumped for joy. I've heard so many bloggers rave about it that I KNEW I needed this book in my life.
Then I started listening and I was … confused. More than confused. Maybe a little baffled. And really worried. Perhaps I'd confused this book with another Marchetta book with Jellicoe Road in the title? Surely this mind-bending read wasn't the book that everyone was in love with?
While the audiobook is beautifully narrated by Rebecca Macauley (LOVE her Aussie accent), the audio version was even more difficult to understand than the print version because in the print version you can easily see that parts of the story are italicized and therefore set apart from the rest of the story. In the audiobook, that is not readily apparent, and I went through the first bit of the book confused about who was narrating – I didn't understand that parts of the book were a piece of manuscript and others were the actual book's narrator. I actually ended up downloading the free sample of the Kindle version and re-reading the beginning of the book because I was so confused. Once I saw the italics in the printed version, it all made a lot more sense. The audiobook had (kind of weird) music to delineate between the manuscript and the "real" world, but I didn't understand that that's what it was telling me at first.
Secondly, I went into this book expecting a contemporary because that's what I'd heard it called. And it is. Kind of. But then there was all this stuff about the townies and the cadets and the kids at Jellicoe being in some kind of war for territory, and I was all confused, thinking, "Wait a minute, is this real? Is there some sort of war going on in the bush in Australia that I just don't know about? What the heck is happening here?" I started thinking maybe I'd remembered wrong and this was actually a fantasy. That's why, in my list of genres, I listed this as Magical Realism – even though that description doesn't really fit, as there is no magic, per se. View Spoiler »There is a bit of prophetic dreaming, and a hint of a ghost story. But not really magic. « Hide Spoiler By the end of the book, I figured out that it really is mostly a contemporary – but it doesn't read like one until you're well into the book. If you go in expecting a contemporary, you just might end up baffled. I was!
But I decided to keep listening. And, I'm not gonna lie: it took me a good long time to get to the point where this book made sense. But once it did, it was brilliant. So brilliant that Marchetta had me convinced that all of my confusion was worth it just so I could get to the point where she wove it all together beautifully and it made sense. This is a book that takes patience, but it's raw and beautiful and tragic and oh-so worth it! This is the type of book that should be studied in classrooms (maybe it is?). I'm so glad I didn't give up on this book because, in the end, I loved it so much that I gave it 5/5 Stars! It's a new All-Time Favorite.
Emma Tupper is a dedicated lawyer with a bright future. But when she takes a month-long leave of absence to go on an African vacation, she ends up facing unexpected consequences. After she falls ill and spends six months trapped in a remote village thanks to a devastating earthquake, Emma returns home to discover that her friends, boyfriend, and colleagues thought she was dead–and that her life has moved on without her.
As she struggles to re-create her old life, throwing herself into solving a big case for a client and trying to reclaim her beloved apartment from the handsome photographer who assumed her lease, everyone around her thinks she should take the opportunity to change. But is she willing to sacrifice her job, her relationships, and everything else she worked so hard to build?
In "Forgotten," Catherine McKenzie tweaks a classic tale of discovering who we really are when everything that brings meaning to our lives is lost.
This book isn't my typical genre, but I was really intrigued by the idea of Emma being presumed dead for six months and stepping back into her life. I enjoyed the story of that reintegration and how hard it is to get back to "normal" when the whole world has gone on without you. I also enjoyed the romance, but it wasn't as much of a focus of the book as I would have liked – just personal preference. The romance was mostly set aside for a portion of the book and then picked up again at the very end, so I would have liked a stronger resolution. The parts of the book that centered on the legal case Emma was working on weren't my cup of tea – I wasn't all that intrigued by the mystery and found myself wishing we'd get back to the romance. Still, this was overall a great read because of the over-arching story of how Emma had to rediscover herself (and sometimes prove herself all over again) after her disappearance. I give it a 3.5/5 star rating.
The narration: I thought that Kristi Burns was a fairly good narrator, but every once in awhile she used odd inflections for common phrases. This was distracting to me sometimes.
This book was a really fun and entertaining listen, but it also broached the really tough subject of addiction incredibly well. Kate goes to rehab for a job, never believing that she actually needs it. She's sure that her alcohol consumption and her lack of focus and direction are life choices, not problems. I was actually surprised how long Kate holds onto this belief: even as she's filling out questionnaires that clearly indicate she's an alcoholic and talking to counselors about how alcohol has negatively affected her work and relationships, she's still convinced that the whole rehab gig is fake. She's just playing along. Now this could have been frustrating, but I think McKenzie did a great job of making me believe it—I understood Kate well enough to believe her denial even in the face of obvious evidence.
I enjoyed the relationship between Kate and Amber. They don't become instant best friends, but their friendship builds slowly and realistically. Kate's conflict over betraying her friend feels real, and her vacillation over what she should do seems realistic as well. She's truly caught in a no-win situation by the end of the book. I also liked the romance element of the book and could definitely see why Kate fell for Henry.
The only issue that kept me from giving this book a solid four stars was my disappointment with the ending. Everything is solved when one character is conveniently vilified View Spoiler »and Kate basically ends up writing her exposé about him instead of Amber—with Amber's help. I found it a bit ridiculous that Amber would participate in this sort of behavior considering about how she feels about it being done to her. But it's supposed to be okay with us because McKenzie turns this character into a "bad" person—so obviously he deserves to be trashed. I wasn't totally on board with this. « Hide Spoiler There's also a conflict added into the romance at the end that seems to have no reason except to prolong the wait for the happy ending. My disappointment with the ending lowered my overall rating to 3.5/5 Stars!
It took me a little while to warm up to this book, and I can't exactly explain exactly why. Maybe it was just that the tone of the book at the beginning seemed pretty negative. Obviously the two teens' illnesses are serious, and it's not like we should expect them to be cheery and happy-go-lucky, but I had a hard time connecting to both characters at first. I also didn't feel a strong connection between Zac and Mia either (and thought it was a little coincidental that they were both thinking of each other so much later). But as the book went on, I definitely warmed up to Zac, and I felt sorry for Mia and understood her a bit more. There were some really poignant moments, and the book had an overall message of hope, even in suffering. By the end, I was completely won over , even if it took me a little while to get there. In the end, I gave this book 3.5/5 stars.
The narration: Kristin Condon and Nicholas Mondelli did a great job with this book, but I wish Dreamscape had chosen Australian VO artists. It really threw me when I realized that the book was taking place in Australia, and hearing the characters talk about joeys in an American accent just seemed odd.
Great reviews! I also downloaded both of the books that you mentioned from the SYNC program but I haven't listened to them yet. I will have to keep your review in mind before starting On the Jellicoe Road since that one sounds a bit confusing.
I'm so glad you kept at it with Jellicoe Road. I know that's usually the general consensus with everyone who decides to read it but it's so brilliant once they figure it all out. Glad you loved it!
Yes, luckily I knew that lots of people loved this book, and I knew that Marchetta is a fantastic writer. If it had been another random SYNC book that I didn't know anything about, I might have given up on it.
The fact that you loved Jellicoe Road DELIGHTS ME. Marchetta is my all-time favorite author! Every time I recommend the book, I tell readers, "You are going to be confused at first. DO NOT STOP READING. I promise it will make sense and you will LOVE IT." I've never been wrong. 🙂 Have you read anything else by MM? Saving Francesca and its companion novel The Piper's Son are probably my two favorites. TPS is what inspired my WIP!
The only other Marchetta books I've read are Finnikin and Froi (somehow I still haven't read the third book in the series). I definitely want to read Saving Francesca, though. Marchetta is pretty much a genius!
I NEED to read Jellicoe Road. Like, so much. I have heard basically ALL the good things about it. Soon, soon. Forgotten doesn't really sound like a "me" book, because I feel like I'd be incredibly bored by the work stuff too. I wouldn't usually be drawn to Spin, but I like the rehab thing, and that she doesn't think she needs it sounds REALLY honest! I own Zac and Mia, but I have never been super compelled to pick it up for some reason. But the fact that it gets better as you go along is really great! Fabulous reviews!
Shannon, you HAVE to read Jellicoe! I kneel at Melina Marchetta's throne.
I had heard so many amazing things about Jellicoe too. Just be warned that it makes no sense at first … but then it totally does.
I'm so happy you loved Jellicoe Road so much! We're definitely split on our blog. Half love and the other half feel meh towards it, even after we figured it all out. I unfortunately fall into the latter group. But I'm always so glad when people can love books when I can't, so yay for that!


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Stuart Davis
Davis, Stuart
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1892 - 1964, New York, New York)
Modernism took root in America in the early twentieth century engendering the development of distinctive, vital variations on the predominant and ascendant European styles of cubism, surrealism and expressionism. Stuart Davis was one of the most original painters of this period, an artist who was grounded in the traditions of American realism, but, after discovering the overwhelming potential of the European avant-garde at the Armory Show in 1913, "resolved I would definitely have to become a 'modern' artist." (1)
Unlike many who met resistance to pursuing an art career, Stuart Davis found a clear path from the very beginning. The son of two working artists, he was encouraged to explore his heritage of creativity, and was nurtured along the way by a dedicated group of professionals. Helen, his mother, was a sculptor. His father, Edward, was the art director for the Philadelphia Press and included among his colleagues George Luks, William Glackens, Everett Shin and John Sloan, a group of painter/illustrators who later formed the core of the Eight (also known as the Ashcan School). In 1901, the Davis family moved to East Orange, New Jersey, and, after two years of high school, Stuart dropped out with his parents' blessing to study painting in New York with Robert Henri. Davis wrote in 1945, "It is not unusual for artists to dwell on the obstacles they have had to overcome before gaining opportunity to study. But I am deprived of this satisfaction because I had none." (2)
The tone of this observation, thoughtful and clever, was typical of Davis, whose legacy includes thousands of pages of writing, both public and private, on his philosophy of art and composition. More than most any other American artist, Davis articulated his goals and methods as a part of his artistic identity. The written record reveals an artist who was stimulated by the ferment of artistic change—a basic shift from a reliance on realism in American painting, to the realization of abstraction as the primary mode of expression in twentieth-century art. It was significant, however, that he claimed to never have abandoned realism as the basis for his art, insisting that his abstractions were never purely formal, but were based on his unique experience of American life, landscape and culture.
Henri succeeded William Merritt Chase as New York's most important art instructor, and his teaching focused on the visual response of the artist to his environment. He sent his students out into the City to sketch and observe, and thus established the reputation of his followers in the Eight, who were known for gritty, un-idealized depictions of urban life. Davis initially painted in just such an urban realist style, until his exposure to abstraction led him to adopt modernism. He set himself the goal of mastering the two-dimensional picture surface and, in 1927, produced a series of works based upon a still-life set up that he used repeatedly as a subject. "I nailed an electric fan, a rubber glove and an egg beater to a table and used it as my exclusive subject matter for a year." (3) The result was a series of abstract paintings that reduced the objects to pure planes, colors and spacial relationships. The following year he traveled to Paris, where he stayed for about a year, experiencing the works of the artists he most admired—Picasso, Leger and Matisse among them—and painting stylized views of the cityscape.
During the Depression years, Davis was both an active artist (employed through the Public Works of Art Project, as well as the Federal Art Project until 1939), and a social activist, working specifically to improve the potential livelihood of artists. He was one of the leaders of the American Artists Congress, a political organization promoting a socialist agenda, and had also worked for three years as an illustrator for the Masses, a periodical dedicated to socialist causes. He was careful, however, to separate his political activism from his art—he was critical of those artists who attempted to use their art to promote personal political beliefs.
As a mature painter, Davis's style evolved into one of remarkable eccentricity and adventurousness, seen in ever more complex assemblages of abstracted shapes, and occasionally text, crowded onto shockingly colorful canvases. In his later paintings, representation of specific, recognizable subject matter was subsumed within compositions of shapes suggested by his experience of objects in space. His work, with its highly saturated color and rhythmic patterns of shapes, was consistently compared to and equated with the syncopation of jazz music, which Davis admired all his life.
(1) As quoted in Diane Kelder, ed., Stuart Davis (New York: Praeger Publishers, 1971), p. 23-24.
(2) As quoted in William Wilson, Stuart Davis's Abstract Argot. (San Francisco: Pomegranate Artbooks, 1993), p. VI.
(3) Ibid. p. IX
Margaret Lynne Ausfeld
Image credit: Sol Horn, Stuart Davis painting WNYC studio mural, 1939, photographic print, Federal Art Project, Photographic Division collection, circa 1920–1965, Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C., Photograph courtesy of the Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, © 17 U.S.C. §§ 101 and 105
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Albert II av Belgien (), född 6 juni 1934 på slottet Stuyvenberg i Laeken, Bryssel, var belgarnas kung från den 9 augusti 1993 fram till sin abdikation den 21 juli 2013.

Biografi

Albert II föddes den 6 juni 1934, som yngre son till Leopold III och drottning Astrid.

Han studerade i Schweiz, tjänade i marinen mellan 1953 och 1958, och var från 1951 tronföljare till sin bror och företrädare på tronen, Baudouin I.

Han gifte sig i Bryssel den 2 juli 1959 med Paola. Paret har tre barn: Filip I, född 14 april 1960; kung av Belgien, Astrid (född 5 juni 1962), och Laurent (född 19 oktober 1963).

Albert har genomgått en rättsprocess där han mot sin vilja avkrävdes ett DNA-prov för att fastställa ett faderskap till Delphine Boël, frukten av ett 20 år långt förhållande med baronessan Sybille de Selys Longchamps som inleddes när han fortfarande var prins. I januari 2020 erkände han Delphine Boël som sin dotter, efter utvärderingar av DNA-test, där hans faderskap bekräftades. Delphine Boël har ingen plats i tronföljden eftersom hon är född utanför äktenskapet.

Han är syssling till Carl XVI Gustafs far. Han är dessutom kusin, syssling och brylling med kung Harald V. Vid hans födsel instiftades titeln prins av Liège.

Den 3 juli 2013 tillkännagav Albert II att han skulle lämna över tronen till sin son Filip den 21 juli 2013, Belgiens nationaldag.

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Magali is our Schools Team Manager (European & Francopone Markets). She is also in charge of the catalogue distribution and represents Mallory International during exhibitions.
Magali joined us after completing her Business Enterprise Degree in 2013, moving her family from Cornwall to Devon. Previously Magali worked as a stock controller, a personal tutor in French and when she first moved to the UK she held a number of positions in catering.
Magali loves DIY, and enjoys working on projects that involve transforming or renovating old and tired pieces of furniture. She has also become an accomplished taxi driver for both her sons.


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Reba McEntire Has 'Really Been Trying Hard' to Bring Back Her 'Reba' Sitcom
Carena Liptak Published: July 19, 2022
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Will fans ever see a reboot of the classic Reba McEntire-led sitcom, Reba? The cast and crew sure hope so, the singer explains in a new interview with the Bobby Bones Show.
"We've really been trying to do a reboot of the Reba show," the country icon explains. "I really want to work with the people that I got to work with during that six-and-a-half years."
Reba ran on the WB and CW networks fro 2001 to 2007, and revisiting the world of the beloved sitcom has been on McEntire's mind for quite some time. She hinted at potential show reunions several times throughout the aughts. In 2020, she told Taste of Country Nights that the show's cancelation came as a surprise, and when it happened, she still had a lot of storylines she was hoping to see through to fruition.
"That would be a lot of fun, because we had so many stories we were waiting to tell when they canceled us, so we were shocked," she explained.
In her latest interview, McEntire adds that the whole Reba team got to be close friends, which would make a show reunion that much more gratifying.
"It was fun, the cast and crew, everybody we got to work with and play with, they were wonderful people," she continues. "We wanted to get back together like a reunion and have fun, so hopefully that will happen some day."
In the meantime, the country star is finding plenty of opportunities to keep in touch with her friends from the Reba series. She and Melissa Peterman — the actor who plays Barbra Jean Hart on the show, aka the new girlfriend of McEntire's ex-husband Brock — are co-hosts of the Living & Learning With Reba McEntire podcast.
The two friends are also co-starring in an upcoming Lifetime movie called The Hammer, where they'll play onscreen sisters. That film is sure to be a party on-set, too: Not only does it find McEntire and Peterman reuniting, but also in the cast is McEntire's boyfriend, actor Rex Linn.
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Upperville Colt and Pony Show | Chronicles of a "Mini-Pro"
When we were kids in school, most of us were told to keep our eyes on our own papers. Ostensibly, this was a punitive measure for not studying, designed to prevent us from getting a leg up from the students around us who we perceived to be smarter than ourselves or more likely to have the correct answer. However, it is quite often the case that we in fact do know the right answer, and keeping our eyes on our own papers is a means to demonstrate our own skills, knowledge and strengths.
I have long struggled with feeling insecure about my riding, probably because it is the one thing above almost anything else which is tied to my self-identity. Riding is a humbling sport, in so many ways. How many times have we equestrians said that horses are our best teachers? Every single day, we can learn new things about ourselves, our own horses, and about horses in general, if only we are willing and able to listen. But sometimes our eyes stray, and we take in the movement of another horse, the skills of another rider, the amenities of a different facility, and we begin to doubt the value of what we have in front of us.
Annapony and Dark Mare (Lee) at Tamarack Hill Farm last summer.
This happens to me all the time. But I am slowly learning the value and technique of riding your own ride.
This spring has been a time of real growth for the dark mare, Lee. As we progress towards our season's goal of completing the three day 100 mile ride at GMHA in early September, I have been gradually stepping up her competitive distances. This May, we rode our first one day thirty mile ride. It was full of new adventures—we had to camp the night before, with Lee spending the night in a three sided cow stall at a fairground in rural Maine, while I slept in my horse trailer (the part the horse rides in, not a tack room or LQ). We didn't know anyone there, but the other riders and organizer went out of their way to be helpful and friendly to the rookie rider and horse. The morning of the ride was cold, in the thirties, and as I hand grazed Lee before the ride started she was leaping about at the end of the line. I am sure that some who witnessed her behavior wondered how the rookies were going to fare that day.
Lee enjoyed the cow-free cow barn in Maine.
We rode out with another rider, a gentleman on a lovely Dutch Harness Horse who was doing day one of the three day eighty mile ride. Lee has overall gotten much better about going out on her own, but has a hard time leaving other horses if they are around. So for the first several miles, we stuck with the gray gelding and his veteran rider.
As both horses began to loosen up and get moving forward, they seemed to be staying at a steady pace consistent with the training rides I had been doing with Lee. The terrain on this ride was mostly flat, which meant that it was easy to sort of just motor along. This rider told me that he had more recently been doing endurance competitions (which is essentially a race) and so was needing to readjust his sense of pace to suit competitive trail, which requires riders to finish within a set window, neither too slow or too fast. He used a combination of trot and canter, and for a while I kept pace with him.
But then I looked at my watch, and I realized we were averaging five minute miles. I knew that this was not a pace that Lee could sustain, nor was it necessary to do so to finish the ride on time. So I gradually held Lee back, allowing the gray horse to push further and further ahead, eventually leaving our field of vision altogether. For the first time in her competitive trail career, Lee and I were riding alone.
Between the ears– riding Lee in Vermont summer of 2014.
Without a friend to lead her, Lee was a little less confident, spooking or shying more than usual, but she gradually settled into her own rhythm and continued steadily forward. We continued like this for nearly ten miles, and as we traveled along, I reflected on the truth of needing to do what is right for your own horse. In endurance riding, the tag line is, "to finish is to win", and experienced riders talk about the importance of building a horse up for years before they get to the level of strength and experience that they can actually race and attempt to win at rides. Competitive trail is assessed by more subjective criteria than endurance, but the overarching theme is that your horse must be well taken care of before, during and after the ride if you are going to achieve a good result. That means that you, the rider, must make good choices for your horse in terms of when and how hard you push them onwards, which requires that you have an excellent awareness of both their fitness level and condition as well as how they are handling the ride that day.
Lee and I caught up to other riders at the half way hold, including our friend on the gray. She quickly pulsed down to recovery criteria and continued on in good form. But I don't think this would have been the case if I had tried to keep up with the other horse. It wasn't a question of his horse being 'better' than mine, or he being a savvier rider. She simply wasn't as fit as he was, because the two horses are currently on different training paths. The gray horse's pace was inappropriate for Lee. It was important for me to stick to what I knew was right for my own horse, and to ride my own ride.
Lee went on to win the Maine 30 CTR with a perfect score of 100.
This June, I had the amazing opportunity to officiate in the Connemara division at the Upperville Colt and Pony Show, held in the heart of Virginia horse country. This year was the 162nd anniversary of the show, and my first time officiating as a licensed USEF judge. No big deal—just one of the most prestigious "AA" shows in the country, and the largest sanctioned Connemara division. I admit I was nervous to be a part of such a cultured history in horse showing.
The show grounds are incredible, and overall the quality of the horses there matches the atmosphere. One doesn't bring the average workaday hunter to compete at Upperville. This is a land of quality breeding, high end care and all the accoutrements that go along with it. There are classes running on both sides of the street, countless vendors, spectators everywhere and golf carts galore. The evenings each feature some sort of marquee class, one night a grand prix, the next a $25,000 Hunter Derby. Ringside parties are attended by richly dressed members of the social elite; the old money just oozes off of them, in the most non ostentatious way possible. I am confident that the amount that most competitors spent on their week of showing would send a family of four on a decent vacation.
It would be so easy to become jealous of the riders there, to long for a pair of their custom field boots (made by someone whose name I can't pronounce), to covet their high end tack, their amazing, highly trained jumper (the one who TOTALLY ignored their cues to leave a stride out at the combination and who instead smartly touched their feet down just so and carried that rider straight into the jump off).
But instead, I am learning to ride my own ride.
Instead of getting overwhelmed by the sheer affluence of the horse show, I found myself able to look at it with new perspective. We can spend our time bemoaning the "things" or the assets which we haven't got, or we can spend that same life energy focused on using our resources to their best advantage. My pocket book may not be anywhere near as deep as that of the average Upperville competitor, but that doesn't mean that I am not making steady progress towards my own goals. Being a successful rider means different things to different people, and for me, my own success is not dictated by the caliber of the competition which I am able to afford to attend. We each have to set those goals which make the most sense given our unique set of variables. We need to know which goals are most important to us, and by identifying the destinations which matter the most, we can better prioritize whatever resources we have at our disposal towards reaching that goal.
Finally, I have a sneaking feeling that there are people who I know, who I am friends with on Facebook, who I see out and about, who are looking at me and saying, "gee, I wish I had what Chris has…she is really living the dream". I have two horses, a truck and trailer, a great job which allows me the freedom to pursue some of my own equestrian goals as well as the opportunity to be doing "horse things" for my paid work. I appreciate how truly fortunate I have been to get to where I have gotten to, with the support of so many friends and family members that I couldn't even begin to name names. Sometimes I wasn't as grateful to them as I should have been, for which I am sorry but I am trying to be better. And I am trying to be better about keeping in perspective the fact that there are aspiring riders who would love to be standing in my shoes.
So the next time you find yourself saying, "if only…" stop and ask yourself instead why you think that what the other person has or is doing is better than you. Consider if the answers you have put down on your own paper are, in fact, valid and correct for you.


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Killers who shot Hashim Ali in Hayes fight in dock after judge sentences them to life
Babatunde Philip Fashakin lunged for Juskiran Sidhu as soon as the judge stopped speaking
Vicky MunroReporter
Juskiran Sidhu (left) and Philip Babatunde Fashakin (right)
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The two young men who shot Hashim Ali to death in Hayes fought in the dock after the judge sentenced them both to life imprisonment, with a minimum of 30 years in jail.
Babatunde Fashakin, 26, and 28-year-old Juskiran Sidhu were found guilty of murdering 22-year-old Hashim following a trial at the Old Bailey .
The victim was shot in the heart as he sat trapped in the passenger seat of his friend Mohammed Ali's Mercedes C300.
Fashakin bit his lip as Judge Nigel Lickley QC told the pair they would both receive a minimum of 30 years in prison before they could be considered for parole and that, even if they were released, they would still remain on licence.
Once the judge had finished speaking, Fashakin lunged at Sidhu in the dock, punching him in the face repeatedly and shouting: "You are a coward."
Hashim was shot through the heart (Image: Kamrul Uddin)
Court security guards quickly restrained him by pushing him against the glass of the dock so that Sidhu could be led away.
A member of the public could be heard saying: "That's justice bro."
Killers decided on 'assassination' in 'less than 50 seconds'
Judge Lickley concluded that Hashim was shot as part of an "ongoing feud" which was "undoubtedly based on drug dealing."
He noted that the crime was made more serious by the fact Hashim was shot in public, "in broad daylight" and close to the busy Uxbridge Road.
He described how the pair would have made the decision to carry out what he considered an "assassination" very quickly after seeing MrAli drive past with Hashim, estimating it was "less than 50 seconds".
Hashim Ali Ahmed was just 22 and the judge said he 'had his entire life ahead of him' (Image: Kamrul Uddin)
He said: "You walked with purpose, with your hoods up. He was unable to defend himself, trapped by his position in the car. You ambushed him and shot him in a ruthless and brutal act of violence."
The judge concluded that Sidhu was the gunman based on the fact that video footage shows him "overtake Fashakin" so that he was the first to reach the car.
Sidhu was also the first to dispose of his clothes after the murder, which Judge Lickley said "could only have been because [he] believed the clothes were contaminated" by evidence of gunfire.
Fashakin removed his clothes later and the pair purchased matching tracksuits and went to the cinema to hide. The judge described how Sidhu re-enacted his crime in front of friends, in the proximity of members of the public, and that Fashakin was unmoved.
Young man who died in Hayes shooting was 'loved and a caring person'
Judge Lickley said: "You showed no emotion or sign of anxiety. When Sidhu demonstrated the shooting to a friend, you did not react because you knew precisely what had happened."
The judge therefore concluded that, though he did not fire the gun, Fashakin was "party to the agreement to shoot and kill" as the pair "worked as a team".
He also determined, from the fact that neither man has "any means of supporting their life", that they are "part of an organised drug operation" and that this was a "dispute between criminal organisations which spilled on to the streets of London".
Both men were on the run until they were arrested in Birmingham. Sidhu was arrested on October 13 at a hotel, whereas Fashakin was arrested at student accommodation on November 6.
He read out a long list of previous convictions for both men, who had both been offending since their teenage years.
Sidhu had previously been convicted of offences including dangerous driving, possession of heroin with intent to supply and conspiracy to produce a class B drug.
Fashakin, meanwhile, had previously committed drug offences, attempted robbery, possession of an offensive weapon and the theft of £10,000 in cash.


Most of the tunnels under the hospital (and other asylums I've explored) are cement lined and uninteresting. But this historic, brick-lined section was beautiful, and likely original, dating back the 1800s.
Pitch dark and lit by handheld flashlight.


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Q: Form validation: "That choice is not one of the available choices." One of my models has a foreign key field. This field is displayed, as expected, as a drop-down (Select widget). The POSTed value for that field is a string, although the related model's ID has a default type primary key (integer):

Therefore, form validation fails while cleaning the data with:

Select a valid choice. That choice is not one of the available choices.

I have no custom form definition or validation at all. Why is the foreign key provided via select widget in form not converted to the right type?
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The Model:
class Expansion(models.Model):

    created = models.DateTimeField(auto_now_add=True, verbose_name=_("Created"), help_text='created on')

    modified = models.DateTimeField(auto_now=True, verbose_name=_("Modified"), help_text='Last modified')

    size = models.PositiveIntegerField(verbose_name=_("Size"),
                                       help_text=_('Specify the size in GB to increase in multiple of 50'),
                                       validators=[validate_expansion_size])

    lun = models.ForeignKey(LUN, verbose_name=_('LUN'), help_text=_('Which LUN to expand'))

    user = models.ForeignKey(settings.AUTH_USER_MODEL, verbose_name=_('User'), help_text=_('Associate User'),
                             db_column='user_id')

    output = models.TextField(verbose_name=_("Output"), help_text=_('The Result from the expansion'))

    def __unicode__(self):
        return self.lun.vdisk_uuid

    class Meta:
        ordering = ('-created',)
        verbose_name = _('LUN Expansion')
        verbose_name_plural = _('LUN Expansions')

    # This model is backed by a REST endpoint, using django-rest-models
    class APIMeta:
        db_name = 'svc'
        resource_path = 'expansions/'
        resource_name = 'expansion'
        resource_name_plural = 'expansions'

The View:
class ExpansionCreateView(SuccessMessageMixin, CreateView):
    model = Expansion
    template_name = 'expansion/create.html'
    form_class = ExpansionCreateForm
    success_url = reverse_lazy('expansion:index')
    success_message = _("LUN successfully expanded")

    def get(self, request, *args, **kwargs):
        if not PSC.objects.filter(user=self.request.user).exists():
            messages.warning(self.request, _("You have not set a payment method yet. Please do this first."))
            return HttpResponseRedirect("{0:s}?next={1:s}".format(reverse('payment:create'), reverse('expansion:create')))

        if not valid_email(self.request.user.email):
            messages.warning(self.request, _("You have not set a valid email address yet. Please do this first."))
            return HttpResponseRedirect("{0:s}?next={1:s}".format(reverse('account_email'), reverse('expansion:create')))

        return super(ExpansionCreateView, self).get(request, *args, **kwargs)

    def form_valid(self, form):
        form.instance.user = self.request.user
        # print(form, file=sys.stderr)
        return super(ExpansionCreateView, self).form_valid(form)

The Form:
class ExpansionCreateForm(forms.ModelForm):

    submit_text = _('Expand LUN')

    def __init__(self, *args, **kwargs):
        super(ExpansionCreateForm, self).__init__(*args, **kwargs)

        self.helper = FormHelper(self)

        self.helper.form_id = 'id-a2goform'
        self.helper.form_class = 'form-horizontal form-label-left'
        self.helper.label_class = 'col-lg-2'
        self.helper.field_class = 'col-lg-8'
        self.helper.form_method = 'post'
        self.helper.help_text_inline = True
        self.helper.filter_by_widget(forms.Select).wrap(Field, css_class="select2_single ")
        self.helper.filter_by_widget(forms.CheckboxInput).wrap(Field, css_class="js-switch")
        self.helper.add_input(Submit('submit', self.submit_text))

    class Meta:
        model = Expansion
        fields = ['lun', 'size']

The template:
{% extends 'content.html' %}

{% load staticfiles %}
{% load crispy_forms_tags %}
{% load i18n %}

{% block title %}{% trans "Expansion" %}{% endblock %}

{% block headline %}{% trans "Expand LUN" %}{% endblock %}
{% block subheadline %}{% trans "Expand" %}{% endblock %}

{% block subcontent %}
    {% crispy form %}
{% endblock %}

{% block page_inline_js %}
    <script>
        $(document).ready(function () {
            $(".select2_single").select2();
        });
    </script>
{% endblock %}


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Q: What is the maximum value in a finite selection of a normally distributed variable? A parameter of an object is normally distributed with a mean m and a std. dev. s. If r such objects are randomly selected, what is the maximum expected value M of the parameter in the selection?
Cross-posted from: https://mathoverflow.net/questions/105903/what-is-the-maximum-expected-value-in-a-finite-selection-an-object-with-normal-di

A: Let $\Phi(x) = P[X\leq x]$ when X is normal with mean m and standard deviation s.  Then
$$ \Phi^n(x)= P[\max (X_1,X_2,..., X_n) \leq x].  $$
So $E[\max (X_1,X_2,..., X_n)] = \int_{-\infty}^{\infty} x n \Phi^{n-1}(x) \Phi^{\prime}(x)dx$.