On Thursday, Jan. 17, the Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club will hold its Quarterly Meeting at 5 p.m. at its Club House located at 17025 Avenida de Acacias in Rancho Santa Fe. The meeting will feature the awarding of the club's Volunteer of the Year 2012 Award, followed by a presentation on Growing Proteas In Your Garden. Light refreshments will be served. All members and their guests are welcome. The event is free.
Renowned expert, Ben Gill will present a slideshow and talk about growing different Protea varieties. Gill will give advice on soil preparation, variety selection, irrigation, location, fertilization, mulching, pruning and harvesting these magnificent plants.
Gill has been in the Protea business for nearly 35 years. Through his company, California Protea Management, Gill has helped to developed Protea farms in California, Mexico, Chile, Colombia and China. Gill has contributed many articles to trade journals, magazines and newspapers. He has been consulted with for television and horticultural news programs. He was chosen to hold positions on several boards of directors representing the floral industry. Following his presentation, Gill will have Protea plants available for purchase.
Garden Club members and guest who plan to attend the meeting should R.S.V.P. to LaVerne Schlosser at 858-756-4529 or laverneschlosser@yahoo.com.


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Filming of the second season of HBO's hit series Big Little Lies has begun and we've finally gotten our first look at superstar actress Meryl Streep, who joins the cast as Mary Louise Wright, the mother of the late Perry Wright played in season 1 by Alexander Skarsgård. Streep's character arrives in Monterey "concerned for the well-being of her grandchildren" after the untimely death of her son.
It was announced back in January that the Oscar-winning actress would be joining season 2 of the series based on Liane Moriarty's hit novel. Streep joins the stellar cast of returning characters that includes Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon, Shailene Woodley, Laura Dern, Adam Scott and Zoe Kravitz. Kidman and Witherspoon are also doing double duty, executive producing the project in addition to their starring roles. The addition of Streep to the cast had fans of the series very excited to see what kind of trouble her character could stir up for the women of Monterey.
Kidman, who plays Perry's widow Celeste (who was verbally and physically abused at the hands of her husband), released the first look at Streep in character from the set. The picture, posted on her Instagram, shows Celeste and Mary Louise watching something on an iPad with Celeste and Perry's twin sons, Max and Josh. "First day on the set with Meryl and "my" darling boys! #BigLittleLies," she captioned the pic. Something tells us we shouldn't be fooled by Streep's grandmotherly appearance, and that she will definitely be stirring up some trouble for Celeste and her friends.
For fans who have read the book or watched season 1 of Big Little Lies, Perry was the person who raped Jane, making him the father of Ziggy. Kravitz's character Bonnie was ultimately the person responsible for Perry's death after she protected Celeste from his very public and very vicious assault during the school fundraiser by pushing him down a flight of concrete stairs. At that point all five female characters decided to put their differences aside and form a united front, claiming Perry's death was purely accidental. The arrival of Streep's character, who is "searching for answers" is sure to cause some anxiety among the women, Celeste in particular. Mary Louise will no doubt find an ally in the police, especially since we saw the investigators clearly didn't believe the story of Perry's "accidental" death. Looks like those big little lies aren't going away anytime soon.
Fans are thrilled to finally get their first glimpse at Streep in action. Stars Kidman, Witherspoon, Dern, Woodley and Kravitz have all been sharing some on set pictures on social media now that Big Little Lies season 2 has begun filming, yet it's Streep everyone has really been waiting for. Fans are also excited that Moriarty will be returning to the series, despite season 1 fully encapsulating her book. According to HBO, season 1 scribe David E. Kelley will be writing the seven episode second season based on a new story written by Moriarty. Fingers crossed that will also be released in book form as well.
We still haven't heard of an air date for season two, but Screen Rant will keep you up to date on all Big Little Lies news as we receive it.


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Gan Menachem Hendon Ltd v De Groen UKEAT/0059/18/OOAppeal against the ET's findings of direct sex discrimination, direct and indirect discrimination on the grounds of religion or belief, and harassment. Appeal allowed in part.(12/02/2019) • case • CPD: 0/0 mins
The Lord Chancellor & Anor v McCloud & Ors [2018] EWCA Civ 2844Appeals against an EAT decision that judges and firefighters had been treated less favourably in relation to their pension schemes. Appeals dismissed.(23/01/2019) • case • CPD: 0/0 mins
Sheikholeslami v The University of Edinburgh UKEATS/0014/17/JWAppeal against the dismissal of the Claimant's claims of unlawful disability and sex discrimination, victimisation and the ET's approach to her notice pay claim in refusing to permit an amendment to include it. Appeal allowed in part.(17/10/2018) • case • CPD: 0/0 mins
Tarn v Hughes & Ors UKEAT/0064/18/DMAppeal against a ruling that the Claimant could rely on 10 events to back up her claim, whilst using others as background or context only. Appeal allowed.(01/08/2018) • case • CPD: 0/0 mins
Bradley v London School of English & Foreign Languages Ltd UKEAT/0011/18/LAAppeal against the dismissal of the Claimant's claims of indirect discrimination and victimisation. Appeal allowed and remitted to the same ET for re-consideration.(10/07/2018) • case • CPD: 0/0 mins
Serco Leisure Operating Ltd v Lau UKEAT/0120/17/RNAppeal against a finding the Claimant had suffered less favourable treatment under s18 EA 2010 because she was pregnant. Appeal allowed and remitted to the same ET to determine the s18 issue afresh.(14/06/2018) • case • CPD: 0/0 mins
Unite the Union v Nailard [2018] EWCA Civ 1203Appeal and cross-appeal against a decision of the EAT which allowed in part an appeal against the decision of an ET. Appeal dismissed.(25/05/2018) • case • CPD: 0/0 mins
Hextall v Chief Constable of Leicestershire Police UKEAT/0139/17/DAAppeal against the dismissal of the Claimant's claim of indirect sex discrimination. Appeal allowed and remitted to a different Tribunal for a re-hearing.(09/05/2018) • case • CPD: 0/0 mins
Capita Customer Management Ltd v Ali UKEAT/0161/17/BAAppeal against a finding of sex discrimination on the basis that a father was not paid as much for shared parental leave as for maternity leave. Appeal allowed.(11/04/2018) • case • CPD: 0/0 mins
Really Easy Car Credit Ltd v Thompson UKEAT/0197/17/DAAppeal against a finding of automatic unfair dismissal by reason of pregnancy. Appeal allowed.(06/03/2018) • case • CPD: 0/0 mins
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Odoo Gold partner Bista Solutions has implemented Odoo for a number of customers - one of them is US based company Tools for Healing. We talked to Bista Solutions representatives about this project.
Everything is in place, we've already got a couple of orders, and the order flow has worked like a charm, front to back, for online orders. At this point there's no reason to think we'll have issues with phone orders.
Can't really ask for anything more than that. And thanks for your non-stop help with everything else as well. We've enjoyed working with Bista Solutions and it's been awesome.
"Tools for Healing" is a US based company that provides information to health seekers about various healing tools and techniques. They also sell medical, healthcare products on their eCommerce website.
What challenges did the company face before they implemented Odoo and what were the specific needs addressed by the solution?
For eCommerce business, "Tools for Healing" used to manage operations with Volusion Solution (eCommerce software that allows you to create your own online store) but they were facing challenges such as a time consuming manual process, duplication of the entries, ineffective warehouse management, and delays in the shipment of orders.
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Spoiler alert: 2019′s real global security threats don't include a border crisis | Trudy Rubin
There is plenty to worry about, from Russian or Chinese cyberattacks on U.S. infrastructure to a possible military clash with Beiing in the South China Sea, but problems on the southern border don't make the list.
With illegal drugs and weapons displayed in the foreground, President Donald Trump speaks at a roundtable on immigration and border security at U.S. Border Patrol McAllen Station, during a visit to the southern border, Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, in McAllen, Texas. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)Read moreEvan Vucci / AP
by Trudy Rubin | Columnist
As President Donald Trump threatens to declare a state of emergency to counter a manufactured security crisis on our southern border, it's worth looking at the real security challenges facing the country in 2019.
List after published list of such security threats, as compiled by think tanks, the departments of State, Homeland Security, and the U.S. intelligence community, fail to mention the press of immigrants on the southern border as one of those dangers. That's because it isn't.
Yes, border security is an issue, but it could be addressed in bipartisan fashion if the president hadn't made "build the wall" his never-ending campaign slogan. However, the border presents no urgent national security crisis; the White House can't cite one instance of a known terrorist crossing from Mexico, and many illicit drug shipments are smuggled in via sea, airports – or by mail from China.
Here are five points that most threat lists see as the top national security challenges in the new year. And I'll add a sixth point on what I see posing the gravest danger of all.
1. The risk of a highly disruptive cyber attack on U.S. critical infrastructure and networks tops most lists. This was the top-ranked threat for 2019, according to a massive survey of security experts by the Council on Foreign Relations.
It also topped the U.S. intelligence agency's 2018 worldwide threat assessment, which warned:"The potential for surprise in the cyber realm will increase in the next year and beyond as billions more digital devices are connected — with relatively little built-in security — and both nation states and malign actors become more emboldened." It said the greatest danger was posed by Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea, whose hackers have already threatened crucial U.S. systems from elections to the Pentagon to our electrical grid.
2. The chance of a military clash with China over islands in the South China Sea is rising. As the White House has focused on a trade war with Beijing, the Chinese have been illegally fortifying islands and atolls in the sea that give it control over one of the world's most crucial international waterways. U.S. and Chinese ships came close in 2018 to clashing in these waters; it may already be too late to compel China to observe international laws on freedom of navigation or keep Xi Jinping's promise not to militarize the sea.
3. The United States may get drawn into new Mideast conflicts because of a rash Trump withdrawal from Syria. Trump's sudden decision to retreat – which provoked Secretary of Defense James Mattis to resign – will unleash many new Mideast demons. ISIS may revive in a new form. And the American retreat will help Iran expand its hold inside Syria. That, in turn, could increase chances of a proxy war between Iran and Israel, which fears having Iranian-backed forces on its border. Such a war would likely drag America in.
4. We could see another Russian land grab in Ukraine, along with further Russian political meddling in and cyber attacks on NATO countries. Vladimir Putin will continue his efforts to weaken and divide the West and undercut U.S. global interests, encouraged by Trump's refusal to rebuff him. Putin's goal is to splinter America's strongest military alliance and help bring down the European Union. Trump doesn't seem to mind.
5. The return of hostilities with North Korea is growing more plausible. Trump legitimized Kim Jong Un globally at the Singapore summit, yet Kim has yet to make any move toward denuclearization. Now the president is planning a second summit with Kim, who has made clear he wants major concessions up front, while giving little or nothing in return. Trump may be gulled – in which case Kim will keep his nukes. Or the president may be embarrassed by his summitry failures into returning to bellicosity, taking us back to square one with Pyongyang.
6. Trump's style of leadership exacerbates each of these five threats. His belief in his negotiating brilliance with autocrats has blinded him to the degree that Putin, Xi, and Kim have taken advantage of his naivete.
That gullibility was painfully evident in the decision to quit Syria, where he swallowed false pledges by Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to take over the fight against ISIS. In reality, the Turks only want to fight our Kurdish allies, who helped defeat ISIS.
Trump's mistakes in dealing with China and North Korea will leave him toward one of two unpalatable positions: either pretend that he's "won" and label loser deals with Kim or Xi as a "victory." Or admit that his negotiations have failed, which may lead to military clashes with Pyongyang or Beijing. Lost as an option is the kind of strong, well-informed, strategic bargaining that could produce results.
And, of course, Trump's bromance with Putin seems to fuel the president's refusal to muster a strong, coordinated White House response to Russian cyber espionage. That refusal also hinders our response to cyber attacks from elsewhere.
So while the president threatens to use emergency powers to fight a fake border crisis, he is facilitating the real crises that could whack us in 2019. That is the news that Americans need to grasp.
Trudy Rubin
I write the Worldview column that tries to make sense of the world's chaos and conflicts as they affect Americans at home.


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A: I answered in the comments, but the Glyphicon Haflings font is being applied to the entire <h2> tag, and this will cause the spacing problem. The font should only be applied to the element that is specifically containing the Glyphicon.
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Vietnam's first 'AGRITECHNICA ASIA Live': An International Success
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Almost 4,000 attendees; 80 companies with machinery demonstrations and displays from tillage and sowing to harvesting and grain handling; 22-hectare trial and demonstration plots – conferences on mechanization – official opening by Minister of Agriculture – 24-26 August in Mekong Delta, Vietnam
Held in Can Tho, Vietnam, last week, AGRITECHNICA ASIA Live, a 20-hectare outdoor event combining field demonstrations, exhibition and conference program, successfully concluded, attracting almost 4,000 farmers, traders, scientists and politicians. Demonstrating solutions suitable for the local farming needs in Southeast Asia, the second edition of AGRITECHNICA ASIA Live, 24-26 August, was hosted jointly by Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) and Can Tho City Peoples' Committee. Organisers were DLG (German Agricultural Society) and VNU Exhibitions Asia Pacific, along with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI).
At the opening ceremony attended by high-ranking representatives from Vietnam, Thailand and abroad, the Minister of Agriculture of Vietnam, Le Minh Hoan, emphasised that the AGRITECHNICA ASIA Live event plays a key role in practical demonstrations of new, available technologies and solutions. These deliver sustainability benefits to farms. "Vietnam aims to reach a minimum rate of 70 percent of mechanisation in crop production by 2030 and the income of a farmer will be around 120 million VND [5,140 USD] per year by 2030," the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan said. "It is necessary to boost mechanisation in agricultural production, apply smart and environmentally friendly technologies towards digitalisation and automation to increase labour productivity, as it is an inevitable solution for efficient agricultural production and sustainable development," he added.
Located in the Mekong Delta, the fields of Cuu Long Delta Rice Research Institute and the exhibition area in Can Tho City offered an ideal venue for AGRITECHNICA ASIA Live to present not only technical agricultural equipment and trial plots that demonstrate crop solutions but also the processing of agricultural and food products, including livestock, aquaculture as well as fruit and vegetables. More than 80 agencies and companies, including research institutions and non-governmental organisations (NGO) such as the Vietnam Academy of Agricultural Sciences and the German Agency for International Cooperation and companies such as Bayer, Binh Dien Fertiliser, APV, Kubota and Yanmar presented solutions on the field and on outdoor stands
The German Federal Ministry for Food and Agriculture (BMEL) had designed an information lounge that was popular with visitors due to its interactive format that enabled easy exchange between German technology providers and specialists from Vietnam and neighbouring countries.
For many of the exhibitors, Vietnam currently is a needs-driven market with ready buyers of technology that can deliver higher yields while saving on resources.
"Since AGRITECHNICA ASIA Live was held in Vietnam this year, this location was great as it is one of our strategic markets in the whole Southeast Asian region. Our demonstrations of the efficient irrigation systems for saving water while achieving higher yields, resulted in many new ideas coming from our discussions with decision-makers and farmers," commented Mr. Klaus Ferk, Sales Director Asia, Australia and New Zealand at Röhren- und Pumpenwerk Bauer.
Field demonstrations
The live events covered machinery demonstrations and cultivation practices, like laser-controlled land levelling, mechanised direct seeding and transplanting, rice cluster farming with precision seeding, drones for fertiliser and pesticide application as well as for reduced postharvest lodging from reduced lodging risk and improved grain quality. In parallel, trial plots presented rice and local seed varieties along with crop protection solutions. The practical demonstration format allowed farmers quick and effective access to applicable modern technologies that support the aim of sustainable farming.
The company Bayer presented its "Much More Rice" solutions to help Vietnamese farmers enhance their rice performance, the quality, and profitability while addressing long-term challenges posed by pests, diseases, weeds and unfavourable environmental conditions. "At Bayer, we believe human ingenuity can shape the future of agriculture. For more than 150 years, we've used science and imagination to advance health and nutrition. And together, we can achieve so much more. Bayer Vietnam is proud to showcase our innovations for a variety of crops, aiming to help Vietnamese farmers produce more with less in the fight against climate change," says Mr. Ha Chu, Country Lead Vietnam of Bayer Crop Science.
Workshops on rice production and mechanisation in Asia
A series of workshops hosted by MARD and IRRI were held at AGRITECHNICA ASIA Live forming a practical part of MARD's strategy to promote scale-appropriate mechanisation, cultivation and product processing that support sustainability.
IRRI's well-attended CORIGAP Science and Lessons Learned Seminars presented the findings from on-going research from the Swiss -funded project "Closing Rice Yield Gaps in Asia with Reduced Environmental Footprint ". Project partners from Vietnam, China, Indonesia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and Thailand presented their results for "good agricultural practices" in rice production, postharvest loss reduction, and sustainable production practices, including reducing environmental footprints, assessing biodiversity in rice landscapes and pathways for the agro ecological transition to sustainable agri-food systems.
Since its inception 10 years ago, the project has reached more than 783,000 households in the six countries through cooperation with national programs. "Already in 2019, the CORIGAP team was collaborating with DLG, VNU and the Myanmar Ministry of Agriculture to pilot the first AGRITECHNICA ASIA Live held in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. This has been a fantastic opportunity once again, especially after all the COVID-induced limitations of the last years, for disseminating the lessons learned to various stakeholders, including policy makers and for cross-country learning and exchange," said Martin Gummert, IRRI-CORIGAP coordinator.
Upcoming agricultural machinery events
The global agricultural community will meet at AGRITECHNICA 2023 on 12-18 November 2023, Hanover, Germany.
The next AGRITECHNICA ASIA & HORTI ASIA will be held on 22-24 May 2024, BITEC, Bangkok
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Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has several experts who are available for interviews with editors to discuss the Vietnamese market and the opportunities it represents for international companies. Editors should contact the DLG to organise a personal interview.
Background information: The market in Vietnam
With a GDP contribution of around 18 percent and 39 percent of Vietnam's 100 million inhabitants employed in agriculture, agricultural production is a key economic sector in Vietnam, Favoured by the tropical climate, fertile soils, abundant water supply and rich biodiversity, Vietnamese farmers have increased agricultural production with year-on-year growth rates of over 3.5 percent over the past two decades. Revenues in agricultural exports have increased over the past two decades from USD 4.2 billion in 2004 to USD 41.3 billion in 2019, making Vietnam the second largest exporter in Southeast Asia. Rice is the most dominant crop, providing livelihoods to two-thirds of the rural labour force. With over 40 million tons produced annually, Vietnam is the world's second largest rice exporter. In order to further increase yields and their exportability as well as produce more sustainably, the government is promoting the mechanisation of the sector within its development plan, which should continue to drive demand for agricultural equipment and machinery.
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Ras Dashen's formidable grade challenges a struggling Landcruiser. Nur, our guide, looks on at left.
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I made this stitched panorama from our balcony, over six years ago. Following our return to the US, it somehow went missing, including the separate original images. Two days ago (2014!), while looking at our Venezuela photos, my wife said, "isn't this the photo you thought you lost??" I was ecstatic. Immediately, I made several copies, emailed an original .TIFF to myself... the dangers of digital and the need to back up your best images on several platforms.
Stairs to the Sea. Torres, Brazil.
I made this image the last afternoon of a week-long trip visiting friends in Cléder. The Brittany coast is littered with large weathered boulders like these. I ran twice along a path that hugs the shore and offers incredible views like this into the English Channel.
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How can this be done with this library?

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Chris Moyles and Highgate residents in new privacy battle with developers
Furious Highgate residents including Radio 1 DJ Chris Moyles are in a renewed bid to block a controversial "garden grabbing" application - which neighbours warn will destroy their privacy.
Developers Loromah are appealing Haringey Council's decision to turn down controversial proposals to squeeze two modern flats onto the same site as a Grade II listed Victorian villa in Archway Road.
But neighbours, including the Radio 1 breakfast DJ, have vowed to defeat the proposals.
They hope an air raid shelter, recently uncovered beneath a thick layer of bracken underneath the proposed site, will help in their battle.
Keith Gold, who lives in nearby Highgate Avenue, said: "There is a real risk attached to this. If you build on top of the shelter it could be unsafe, because you could see very significant land movement that would affect the next door house.
"It could be very dangerous to fiddle with that structure."
There have been calls to list the shelter, which would give the historic monument and the ground above it some protection from development.
But English Heritage would have to be satisfied that the air raid shelter illustrated important aspects of the nation's social, economic, cultural or military history.
The development was turned down by Haringey Council in April.
Residents have warned that if it goes ahead, the three storey building would cast a shadow over neighbouring properties depriving residents of their privacy.
Mr Gold, who has lived in the area for 16 years, added: "Forgetting about all the design issues, which are relevant because it is a conservation area, our big concern is privacy.
"This is a three-and-a-half floor building that overlooks our street and a ring of gardens and bedrooms in the area.
"All of the affected people are in support of Haringey in defeating the proposal.
"We see no reason why the original judgement wasn't sound."
The appeal was lodged with the Planning Inspectorate at the end of October.


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However, as the industry becomes more disrupted by technology, our standards cannot remain stagnant – they must evolve to help pharmacies, pharmacists, payers and other healthcare ecosystem players manage care in a digital-first world.
To help our clients manage this change and improve the digital interactions they have with constituents, I applied for and was recently awarded an Emerging Professional Fellowship by the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) to help shape the next wave of standards that will guide the pharmacy benefit industry.
As part of my fellowship, I will be responsible for developing standards and standardized processes to optimize communication within the industry. My new role allows me to not only to shape the future of our industry, but also become an expert advisor to Conduent and our customers. Standards are the lynchpin of our industry, but they only work when there is a bridge between the intent of the standard and industry best practices from a real-world setting. Conduent now has a path to fill this gap.
For example, in 2010 NCPDP evolved the telecommunications standard for claims processing. Previously, the industry used a paper form for claims processing that often led to inaccuracies and inefficiencies in how long payment took to be processed. Now, due to work by NCPDP, claims are submitted and processed electronically in seconds. More details are included in transactions between pharmacies and payers to ensure records are kept up to date and authorization details needed to meet more stringent requirements of government programs, such as Medicare and Medicaid, are included to speed up time to approval. This has revolutionized claims processing and the industry is now preparing to move to the new version, F.2.
In my role, I will help define the new version and I'll be at the forefront of translating the standard for our clients. Furthermore, as new players and technologies enter the market, I will provide the organization with the voice of the industry to develop new standards as new needs emerge.
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Q: SQL Timeseries - Group rows by gap in inactivity (session window) I'm trying to group data into sessions that are separated by inactivity, or gaps in the timestamp column, in postgres. (For reference, this is referred to as a 'session window' in the kSQL kafka streams world.)
For example, say I have a series of measurements coming in from an IoT device. Each row has a timestamp and a value, but the device does not always send data, only when needed, so there are gaps of inactivity.
    timestamp         |  value

2021-10-29 11:05:00   |  100
2021-10-29 11:04:00   |  101
2021-10-29 09:05:00   |  99
2021-10-29 09:03:00   |  100

Now I want to query this data to group the rows that occur within a 10 minute session window (separated by no rows for a certain amount of time).
The query would look like:
select
  max(timestamp) as "end",
  min(timestamp) as "start",
  avg(value) as "average"
from table
group by
  session_window(timestamp, 'interval 10 minutes') -- <- how to do this part?

And the output should look like:
    end               |      start            |   average

2021-10-29 11:05:00   |  2021-10-29 11:04:00  |   100.5
2021-10-29 09:05:00   |  2021-10-29 09:03:00  |   99.5

A: If you want to create a 10 minutes interval based on the min and max timestamps of a given record set, you might first establish these windows within a subquery or CTE using a tsrange, and finally in the outer query aggregate the records overlap with these new windows, e.g.
CREATE TABLE iot (tmst timestamp without time zone, value numeric);

INSERT INTO iot VALUES
('2021-10-29 11:05:00',100),
('2021-10-29 11:04:00',101),
('2021-10-29 09:05:00',99),
('2021-10-29 09:03:00',100);

WITH j AS (
  SELECT tsrange(series,series+'00:09:59'::time) AS ts_win
  FROM (SELECT generate_series(min(tmst),max(tmst),interval '10 minutes')
        FROM iot) i (series)
)
SELECT
 lower(j.ts_win) AS start, upper(j.ts_win) AS end, avg(iot.value) AS average
FROM j
JOIN iot ON j.ts_win @> iot.tmst
GROUP BY j.ts_win;

        start        |         end         |       average
---------------------+---------------------+----------------------
 2021-10-29 09:03:00 | 2021-10-29 09:12:59 |  99.5000000000000000
 2021-10-29 11:03:00 | 2021-10-29 11:12:59 | 100.5000000000000000
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*Demo: db<>fiddle

*Perhaps interesting: How can I group data by batches of 5 seconds with postgres?

A: We first need to place the event timestamp into 10 minutes long time slots (tp) then group by tp and aggregate. In Postgresql 14 you can use date_bin function to do this. Prior to version 14 use function date_bin below which is an analog of PG14 function with the same return value and  arguments' signature.
create or replace function date_bin
 (trunc_period interval, ts timestamptz, base_ts timestamptz default '1970-01-01Z')
 returns timestamptz language sql immutable as
$$
select
  base_ts
  + floor(extract(epoch from ts - base_ts) / extract(epoch from trunc_period))::bigint
  * trunc_period;
$$;

CREATE temporary TABLE t (ts timestamp, val int);
INSERT INTO t (ts, val)
VALUES
    ('2021-10-29 11:05:00', 100),
    ('2021-10-29 11:04:00', 101),
    ('2021-10-29 09:05:00', 99),
    ('2021-10-29 09:03:00', 100);

with cte as
(
    select date_bin(interval '10 minutes', ts) tp, val
    from t
)
select tp "start", tp + interval '10 minutes' "end", avg(val) average
from cte
group by tp;

Or as the query in your example goes:
select
  max(ts) as "end", min(ts) as "start", avg(val) as "average"
from t
group by date_bin(interval '10 minutes', ts);


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Worst Natural Disasters of 2015: Washington's August Windstorms
Posted on: December 4, 2015 | by Bryan Ochalla
On August 29, strong winds swept through western Washington and Oregon.
Actually, calling the winds associated with this particular storm "strong" does them a disservice. After all, a couple of days later, University of Washington Atmospheric Sciences Professor Cliff Mass said they were part of "the strongest summer windstorm in [Washington's] historic record" on his popular blog. (He also said they were part of a "historic day during a historic summer.")
After thoroughly researching the topic, Mass reported "there has never been a summer storm even close to this one for western Washington." Later, he added that he could find "no comparable storm from May through September, in any year."
Wow-Worthy Winds
What kind of mayhem is caused by such a once-in-a-lifetime weather event? A few examples, according to Mass and other sources:
The storm produced wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph near the Puget Sound
Gusts reached 60 to 70 mph in the northwestern part of Washington
Closer to the coast, gusts reached speeds as high as 90 mph
Many of these gusts broke records. For instance, winds on Destruction Island hit 87 mph at one point. That's 20 mph faster than that location's previous record for the May-to-September period.
North Seattle's West Point, on the other hand, saw wind gusts of up to about 55 mph. The area's previous record: 44 mph. Even Seattle-Tacoma International Airport experienced all-time record winds of 46 mph on the afternoon of Aug. 29.
Those historically strong winds caused all kinds of havoc in Washington and Oregon, such as the following:
Falling tree branches killed two people (one in Federal Way, Washington, and one in Gig Harbor)
Similar debris injured several others—including four who were participating in a triathlon when the storm hit
Strong winds toppled countless trees and power lines too
All of the above forced the closure of all or part of a number of the state's roadways (Interstates 5 and 405 among them), bringing traffic to a standstill for long periods of time
It also caused nearly 500,000 residents to lose power
According to various reports, this record-breaking storm overwhelmed 911 operators, police officers, and even the Coast Guard in the hours and days after the winds at its core died down.
The Coast Guard, for example, responded to multiple reports – in both Washington and Oregon -- of adrift vessels and people in the water.
Police officials and 911 operators, meanwhile, dealt with other sorts of emergencies because of the storm. A few cases in point: in Seattle, troopers answered a couple thousand 911 calls and investigated nearly 200 traffic collisions.
The Season's The Reason
Strangely, experts suggest this windstorm would've been less damaging if it had happened in the fall rather than summer.
The reason for that: a months-long drought dried out both the region's trees and soil. Hit with the kinds of historic winds that whipped through this past August, they gave way and produced the many forms of destruction described earlier.
Or, as Seattle City Light spokesman Roberto Bonaccorso put it while talking with The Seattle Times shortly after the storm, "When you have 60-mph wind hitting a power line [or a tree], it's going to cause damage."
Home Insurance Implications
Although it's not yet known just how much damage this storm created or how much it'll cost to repair it, there's little doubt both figures will be pretty high when all is said and done.
Will they be as high as the "tens of millions of dollars" Mass predicted on his blog? Maybe, maybe not. Still, the clean-up effort's unlikely to be cheap.
The silver lining for Washington and Oregon residents impacted by the storm is that standard homeowners insurance covers wind-related damage. (For more about these policies do and don't protect against, read our article, "Homeowners Insurance Basics.")
Flooding Not Covered
One aspect of many windstorms that run-of-the-mill home insurance doesn't cover is flood damage. For that, you have to buy a separate policy. You can do that through the National Flood Insurance Program or from one of the NFIP's private-insurer partners.
If you'd like to learn more about the ins and outs of this type of insurance, check out our "Flood Insurance Basics" article.
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Aluratek and Aura digital frame comparison: Which is best for photos and videos?
by: Breanna Richey, BestReviews Staff
Posted: Aug 8, 2022 / 11:21 AM EDT
Updated: Aug 8, 2022 / 11:21 AM EDT
Aluratek vs. Aura: Which digital photo frame is best?
People walk around every day with cutting-edge technology at their fingertips. Smartphones are capable of capturing once-in-a-lifetime memories in high resolution and storing thousands of photos to revisit whenever you're feeling nostalgic. However, these handheld devices lack one simple feature — displaying unforgettable moments on a work desk or fireplace mantel for all to see.
The technology of digital photo frames has advanced, replacing its once pixelated images with HD screens that feature speakers and Wi-Fi capability. With a digital photo frame, you'll never need to visit the dusty photo center in your local pharmacy or huddle around a miniature smartphone screen to share your memories.
We tested the Aluratek 8-Inch Digital Photo Frame and the Aura Carver Luxe HD Smart Digital Photo Frame for several weeks to see how they performed. Here's what we found.
Key features to consider when shopping for a digital photo frame
Because a digital frame is displayed in the open, appearance is a huge factor when choosing one. For instance, some have a distressed wood exterior to blend in with decor or are designed to look like a picture frame, while others look like a smart device. Regardless, most digital frames come in multiple color options.
Stand setup and orientation
Decide where you want to display your digital photo frame and how it will be oriented. The majority of digital photo frames feature a landscape orientation. However, a few options have stands that can be placed horizontally or vertically and the picture will automatically rotate. Proximity to an outlet is also a consideration, as well as how far it will stick out from the wall (if it's wall-mounted).
From size to resolution to viewing angles, the features of a digital photo frame screen vary widely. When considering size, bigger isn't always better, as the resolution may be sacrificed — the quality of the image is based primarily on resolution and pixels. Viewing angle is also an important feature of the screen, as it determines whether a photo can be clearly viewed from all angles in a room.
Wi-Fi and app capability
If you want to be able to send pictures to the digital frame from a smartphone or on the other side of the world, it needs to have Wi-Fi capability that supports an app. Those with Wi-Fi also tend to have more storage — some can hold up to 10,000 photos.
Loading photos and storage
For digital photo frames that don't have Wi-Fi or an app, determine how the photos are loaded. Some options include a memory card or USB flash drive. It's also worth noting the amount of storage on these frames.
Digital photo frames worth considering
Our experience with Aluratek 8-Inch Digital Photo Frame
The Aluratek Digital Photo Frame is a top budget choice and a very straightforward frame to operate. It supports various formats including USB hard drives, USB flash drives and SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards up to 32GB. With a distressed wood frame exterior, it looks stylish with almost any decor, whether at the office or in your home.
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Why we recommend the Aluratek 8-Inch Digital Photo Frame
We recommend the Aluratek Digital Photo Frame to anyone searching for an affordable way to showcase photos without having to use complicated technology. It's straightforward to set up and the formats — memory card and USB flash drive — are easy to use. We tested it on our fireplace mantel and mounted on the wall, and both worked well and looked charming, especially with the frame's distressed wood style.
Aluratek 8-Inch Digital Photo Frame cons
While the Aluratek Digital Frame doesn't have as many features as other products we tested, it's not designed to be a high-tech, smart photo frame. For example, the response lagged a little after pushing the buttons for transitions or the next photo. We were also slightly disappointed in the resolution and viewing angle, as you couldn't see the images standing outside 45 degrees. Further, the transitions between photos were noticeably clunky.
What is the Aura Carver Luxe HD Smart Digital Photo Frame?
The Aura Carver Luxe HD Smart Digital Photo Frame surpasses other brands in terms of available features and quality. It features a 10.1-inch screen in full HD 1920 x 1200 resolution with an 89-degree viewing angle, making images crystal clear from any angle. By using the app, anyone in the world with access can instantly share memories to your frame.
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Why we recommend the Aura Carver Luxe HD Smart Digital Photo Frame
The feature of the Aura Carver we appreciated most is the ability to instantly share memories from anywhere in the world. We tested it by sharing photos with family members in a different state, and the images showed up in less than a minute. The app is intuitive, the photos are high-resolution with an impressive viewing angle and it's compatible with Alexa.
Aura Carver Luxe HD Smart Digital Photo Frame cons
While the Aura Carver is an excellent smart digital photo frame, it has a few quirks. For instance, we had difficulty getting the interactive touchbar to do what we wanted, and the video's audio wasn't the highest quality.
Pix Star Digital Photo Frame
With the ability to manage the frame remotely and connect up to 25 frames, this smart photo frame is a top choice. It displays high-resolution photos and videos that can be shared instantly via email or the app.
Nixplay Touchscreen Digital Picture Frame
This versatile digital picture frame can be wall-mounted and displayed in portrait or landscape and the images will automatically rotate. With the touchscreen, anyone can "heart" pictures and they'll be seen more often.
Feelcare Smart Wi-Fi Digital Picture Frame
For an affordable option, this smart picture frame is loaded with features including Wi-Fi, a touchscreen and app control. Send photos to loved ones anywhere in the world and enjoy memories together.
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Q: Alt+F2 not showing xkill on Ubuntu 18.04 After upgrading to Ubuntu 18.04, I can't find xkill on pressing Alt+F2. Instead it shows a message box with a text-field titled as Enter a Command.
How can I find xkill on Ubuntu 18.04 and what is the purpose of this new window?

A:
One Linux keyboard shortcut gives you quick access to all of your software and some useful commands. It's like a portable command line, and it's probably already built into your Linux distro of choice. Just hit "Alt" and "F2" at the same time to get started. Whether you want to force-quit a hanging application or quickly launch your favorite text editor, this shortcut is indispensable for Linux users.
Most long-time Linux users are probably already familiar with Linux keyboard shortcuts, but new Linux converts might not have discovered this simple shortcut yet. They should, because once you get used to using it you'll wonder how you ever lived without it. It's a great way to quickly launch your favorite applications, and can be used to do much more.

You need to type xkill in Enter a command prompt and hit Enter.

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*Unity used to have this kind of interface when Alt+F2 was used:

That was basically interface for entering a command with label Run a Command and Not a Dashboard(However it seems to be and that's what you are referring to.). It used to show suggestions as you type.

*But in GNOME interface is like this:

And yes this doesn't show any sort of suggestions.
You can either create a Desktop Entry or define a keyboard shortcut in Settings → Devices → Keyboard to use xkill quickly.

A: Make yourself a Keybinding
The package involving xkill is x11-utils. If not already installed:
sudo apt install x11-utils

Now press Super+A and type  xkill Enter.
Or set a new keybinding in Settings -> Devices -> Keyboard

Quit - Gnome Extensions
Adds a force quit button which launches xkill.
On accidental click, right click to undo or click on the panel.
Customize position by tweaking line 27 of extension.js
Extension Homepage: https://github.com/meghprkh/force-quit/


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La Pointe du Hoc és un cap normand situat al municipi francès de Cricqueville-en-Bessin (Calvados). Durant la segona Guerra Mundial, els alemanys hi van situar unes bateries que cobrien Utah beach a l'oest i Omaha beach a l'est durant la Batalla de Normandia. Durant el desembarcament de Normandia, el 2n batalló de Rangers comandat pel tinent coronel James E. Rudder va escalar la posició i va poder veure com els canons havien estat desplaçats i substituïts per posts de fusta.

Situació
La platja situada al peu del penya-segat no feia més de 10 m de llarg i era de grava. El penya-segat de la punta feia de 25 a 30 m d'alçada. Al capdamunt hi havia 125 infants i 80 artillers alemanys defensant la posició.

L'estratègia
L'aviació britànica i americana havia de bombardejar la posició de la punta per tal de neutralitzar la resistència.

A les 4.30 h havia de començar l'atac terrestre amb escales de 33 m dels bombers de Londres i també a través d'escales de corda que serien llançades amb pistoles especials fins al cim del penya-segat. A les 6.30h els 225 homes de Rudder desembarcarien a la platja per escalar el penya-segat i destruir els canons. Les companyies E i F havien de desembarcar a l'est i la companyia D ho havia de fer a l'oest.

Una vegada la zona ja estigués sota control es llençaria una bengala per tal que arribessin 500 Rangers de reforç i alhora esperarien a estar units a través del 116 regiment d'infanteria nord-americà que havia de desembarcar a Omaha Beach. Si a les 7 no s'havia llençat cap bengala els reforços s'haurien de dirigir al sector Charlie d'Omaha Beach.

El desenvolupament de les operacions
El bombardeig naval preliminar va començar a les 5.50h per part de l'USS Texas i l'USS Satterlee i l'HMS Talybont. Seguit per una onada de 19 Martin B-26 Marauder del 9è de la Força aèria nord-americana.

L'operació va començar amb el llançament a l'aigua dels muntadors de les escales, però el fum del bombardeig va comportar que les barcasses anessin cap a l'est, uns dos quilòmetres. Aquest error de navegació va comportar un retard de quaranta minuts i la pèrdua d'una barcassa.

A les 7.10h els Rangers van desembarcar definitivament. Els alemanys, gràcies al retard dels plants, van tenir temps per preparar-se i llançar granades sobre la platja per trencar escales. Amb tot, després de 5 minuts els primers homes arribaven a dalt del penya-segat.

Després de 15 minuts de combat els soldats nord-americans van arribar als búnquers i van descobrir que els canons havien estat desplaçats i canviats per fusts. A les 8h la costa estava controlada pels Rangers i a les 9h una patrulla va descobrir les peces d'artilleria sense cap defensa i les van destruir.

Assetjats
Els reforços estaven aturats a Omaha Beach, els homes de Rudder es van trobar assetjats. Els franctiradors alemanys van complicar seriosament les coses.

A la tarda, Rudder va enviar un missatge situat a la Pointe du Hoc que deia missió acomplida, que necessitava munició i reforços, i que tenia moltes baixes. La resposta que se li va donar és que no hi havia possibilitat de reforços i que tots els Rangers estaven a terra. Els únics reforços que van rebre foren tres paracaigudistes de la 101 que van caure lluny del seu grup i van travessar les línies alemanyes per buscar refugi a la Pointe du Hoc.

Al final, cap a les 21h, 23 homes van venir a reforçar les fràgils línies de defensa. Després, l'endemà, 20 altres homes del 5è batalló dels Rangers van ser portats des d'Omaha Beach.

La situació dels Rangers era crítica i van resistir diversos atacs durant la nit. Cap a les 3h la companyia D, que cobria al flanc oest, va caure i 20 Rangers sota les ordres del Sargent Petty van cobrir la retirada de 50 dels seus companys i van ser fets presoners.

Al matí del 7 de juny només 90 homes estaven en condicions de combatre. A la tarda una força de socors constituïda d'elements del 5è batalló dels Rangers del 116 d'Infanteria i carros del 743 batalló van arribar. Però no fou fins al 8 de juny al matí que els soldats americans van fer recular els alemanys i prendre el poble de Saint-Pierre-du-Mont, del departament de Calvados.

Balanç
Dels 225 Rangers que van desembarcar aquell dia, 80 van ser morts i el mateix Rudder fou ferit dues vegades durant el primer dia.

Encara es pot veure avui dia el paisatge lunar que van veure els Rangers que van desembarcar després dels bombardejos i que ells mateixos van haver de sobreviure-ho.

El gener de 1979 França va reconèixer el paper dels Estats Units hissant la bandera de les barres i les estrelles en aquest punt, en honor d'aquesta terrible jornada.

Enllaços externs
 Memòria històrica de Normandia: La pointe du Hoc
 DDay-Overlord.com - Històric de fotos de la Pointe du Hoc
 D-Day : Etat des Lieux Operacions del 6 de juny de 1944 a la Pointe du Hoc

Escenaris de l'Operació Overlord
Geografia física de França
Calvados
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There are a lot of great aircrafts, each for their own reasons. For Samuel Brozina Millville NJ, one type of aircraft really catches his eye: namely, the ERCO Ercoupe.
Millville, NJ / April 23, 2020 / Aircrafts are great, and there are a wide variety of reasons why people like Samuel Brozina Millville NJ enjoy them so much. Be it their form, their function, how it feels to ride, or how it feels to fly, there are no limits to why someone may be so enraptured by them. People may even find specific types of aircrafts particularly appealing, and today, we will be discussing a particular favorite of Samuel Brozina Millville NJ's: the ERCO Ercoupe aircraft.
Why Samuel Brozina Millville NJ loves the ERCO Ercoupe aircraft
The Ercoupe was first flown all the way back in 1937, produced by the Engineering and Research Corporation (ERCO), though it was later manufactured by different companies, with the final Ercoupe model, the Mooney M-10, ending production in 1970. One of the reasons why Samuel Brozina Millville NJ and others enjoy this aircraft is because of its safety-oriented wing design, among the safest of its time. It saw some use in the United States military, but also was used by sports pilots. Perhaps the coolest part of the aircraft is how its design makes it relatively easy to learn to fly. Its design was so good for this that Jessica Cox, a woman born without arms, was able to learn to fly using this aircraft. It was marketed as the aircraft that anyone could learn to fly, and boy, they were not kidding. That does not mean that every person can master it though, so anyone who flies ANY airplane should stay cautious!
Samuel Brozina Millville NJ: What Makes the Ercoupe stand out
The Ercoupe is an extremely unique aircraft, for more than the reasons listed above. The aircraft was designed to be easy to fly, Samuel Brozina Millville NJ points out, but it goes well beyond that. In fact, the plane was pushed as a commercial product, something that the average consumer could purchase at a department store just as you might have purchased a washer and dryer. Today, there are 2000 Ercoupes still in existence, and they sure do stand out. You're sure to get people asking about it if you fly one, which makes it a great topic of conversation. Sadly, part of the reason why it is a topic of conversation is that it just did not hit it off with the general public, Samuel Brozina Millville NJ comments. Its influence is pretty limited, proving to be an incredible curio more than an industry-defining aircraft. But for people like Samuel Brozina Millville NJ, he will still talk your ear off about how fantastic this niche oddity is.
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Nacional RG (o Nacional R.G.) fou una marca catalana d'automòbils, avions i motors d'aviació, fabricats per l'empresa Fábrica Nacional de Automóviles, Aviones y Motores de Aviación a Barcelona entre 1948 i 1949. Fundada per Ramon Girona Guillaume, l'empresa tenia la seu als números 7, 15 i 17 de la Travessera de les Corts de Barcelona.

Història

Nascut al municipi cubà de Viñales (província de Pinar del Río), Ramon Girona es va desplaçar a França i hi va viure gran part de la seva vida. Allà es va graduar com a enginyer diplomat per l'Escola d'Electricitat Mecànica i Industrial de París i començà a aplicar els seus coneixements a l'empresa fabricant d'automòbils, avions i motors d'aviació Farman. Entre altres projectes, se li coneixen invents com ara un instrument per a l'equilibrat de les rodes dels cotxes que es va comercialitzar amb la marca "Girolux".

Més tard va anar a raure a Barcelona, on va fundar la seva pròpia empresa i la va presentar amb la marca comercial Nacional R.G. a la Fira de Mostres de 1948. El cotxe que hi va exposar duia el capot i els parafangs anteriors en una sola peça, de manera que en aixecar el capot quedava tota la mecànica al descobert. El motor, amb dos cilindres de 72 x 85 mm i 692 cc proporcionava 6 HP fiscals i li permetia assolir els 80 km/h. Comptant-hi el prototipus original, en va arribar a fabricar un mínim de tres exemplars, la segona de les quals (l'exposada a la Fira de Mostres de Barcelona), es conserva a la Col·lecció d'Automòbils Salvador Claret.

L'empresa va desaparèixer tan ràpid com va néixer, probablement a causa de traves burocràtiques i de la manca de material d'aquella època de postguerra. Tot i així, el 1951 encara presentava activitat, ja que a la Fira de Mostres de Saragossa hi va muntar un estand on exposà dos exemplars amb la mateixa carrosseria que el que havia presentat a la de Barcelona tres anys abans.

El motor d'aviació

Ramon Girona construí dos prototipus de motor per a avioneta. Es tractava d'un motor boxer de Cicle d'Otto de quatre temps amb vàlvules comandades per pitjadors i balancins amb un sol arbre de lleves per als dos cilindres. Tenia un distribuïdor a la part superior del càrter, i a la inferior una safata per a la recollida d'oli, així com els conductes de sortida de l'oli a pressió, per a la lubrificació. En la memòria de la seva patent es fa constar que els cilindres estan desplaçats en el pla horitzontal 44 mm pel pas de les respectives bieles, cosa que representa dos colls de cigonyal calats a 180°. Portava dos ventiladors que forçaven l'aire de refrigeració a cadascun dels cilindres. És més que probable que sigui el mateix motor que duien les avionetes de la mateixa marca.

Hi ha una altra patent de Girona que fa referència a la millora de la lubrificació dels motors de quatre temps, on es diu de crear una conducció interior en el cigonyal amb orificis de sortida als colls de les bieles per tal de millorar-ne la lubrificació (i també la de les parets del cilindre), cosa que actualment porten ja tots els motors.

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 Article sobre Nacional RG al Web losorigenes.net

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Q: Issue with Touch and slide in Unity3D I have a game where you slide some stuff and when you find the special one. Instead of sliding you need to just tap on it. For this I created the following code, but it's not working as I wanted to:
void Update()
 {
     if (Input.touchCount > 0)
     {
         // get the first one
         Touch firstTouch = Input.GetTouch(0);

         // if it began this frame
         if (firstTouch.phase == TouchPhase.Began)
         {
             if (firstTouch.position.x > screenCenter)
             {
                 Anim.SetBool("Swiper", true);
                 print("Swipe");
             }
         }
         else if (firstTouch.phase == TouchPhase.Stationary)
         {
             if (E.FInt == 1)
             {
                 //Sound
                 print("Debugged");
                 SceneManager.LoadScene(Beh.SceneArray[Beh.Counter]);
             }
         }
     }
 }

The problem here is that it executes the code of when you slide even if you just tap.

A: Lets look at this section:
     // if it began this frame
     if (firstTouch.phase == TouchPhase.Began)
     {
         if (firstTouch.position.x > screenCenter)
         {
             Anim.SetBool("Swiper", true);
             print("Swipe");
         }
     }

If the touch-phase is Began and the the touch is on the right side of the screen, then CLEARLY it's a swipe.
No, no its not. It's a touch that is just beginning. It hasn't had a chance to be swiped yet.


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Chinese apps are losing their hold on India
TechCrunch 25 December 2019
Apps from Chinese developers have been gaining popularity on Indian app stores for some time. Last year, as many as 44 of the top 100 Android apps in India were developed by Chinese firms.
But things have changed this year as local developers put on a fight. According to app analytics and marketing firm AppsFlyer, Indian apps as a whole have recaptured their original standing.
Indeed, 41% of the top 200 apps in Indian editions of Google's Play Store and Apple's App Store in Q2 and Q3 this year were developed by Indian developers and local firms, up from 38% last year, the report said. Data from App Annie, another research firm, corroborates the claim.
"This uptick happened chiefly at the expense of Chinese apps, which fell from their lead position to 38% from 43% in 2018. Altogether, Chinese and Indian apps make up almost four-fifths (79%) of the list," the report said.
The shift comes as scores of Indian firms have launched payments, gaming, news and entertainment apps in the last year and a half, said AppsFlyer, which analyzed 6.5 billion installs in the second and third quarters of this year.
But Chinese developers are not giving up, and continue to maintain an "impressive" fight in each category, the report said.
India -- which is home to more than 450 million smartphone users and maintains relatively lax laws to support an open market -- has naturally emerged as an attractive battleground for developers worldwide.
Many Chinese firms, including Xiaomi and ByteDance, count India as one of their largest markets. The TikTok app has amassed more than 200 million users in India, for instance. Xiaomi, which leads the Indian smartphone market, is quickly building a portfolio of services for users in India. It launched a lending app in the country earlier this month.
Gaining traction among first-time internet users, most of whom have lower financial capacity, can prove challenging. Those developing travel apps had to spend about 170 Indian rupees ($2.4) for each install, for instance. Food and drink app makers spent 138 Indian rupees ($1.9) per install during the aforementioned period, while games cost 13.5 Indian rupees.
Data from @AppsFlyer state of App Marketing 2019 India - key highights:
- Indian Apps claimed more installs in 2019 vs chinese Apps
- Apps in finance category spent the most in non-organic install (easy to guess which ones)
- As a result, finance Apps saw 59% uninstall on Day 1 pic.twitter.com/ROADpk9VQK
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I spent my new year at my brothers. This is also a tradition of mine. I spend Christmas Eve at my sisters and I spent my New Year's Eve/morning at my brother's.
I used to spend all my time at home with Mum but over the past few years I've spent the festive celebrations outside of my home. The keyword here is 'outside' of my home.
To celebrate the New Year we put on Sky News and watched the countdown on the Big Ben clock. The fireworks, as ever, were magnificent. The few fireworks that went off in the neighbouring houses were pleasant on the eyes too. However, no fireworks can top the ones on the London Eye, or is it called the London Wheel? It was that big wheel that was built in the Millennium! It was how you would describe a spectacle. As soon as Big Ben hits the 00:00 of each year we would clug our drinks. I used my J2O as a cup clugger.
To get into the atmosphere better we turned down the lights. We were watching the fireworks when someone suddenly appeared in the front window! As you can imagine this made me jump out of my skin! I think some random stranger jumping in the front window and knocking on the window would scare anyone. 'Who was this strange nutter?' is what I thought. I knew who it was as soon as I heard her shout- my sister. XD!
She was celebrating her new years at her friend's house who ironically was just a couple of houses down from my brother's house. Along with a friend she came to clug her glasses with all of us. I didn't really mind this but I can't say that I appreciated her surprise entrance!
I had a bit of a trouble that very evening, (well, three in fact), with funny consequences I must admit. First one, I took my friend's go on a game and made him come in last place. Second, I dropped my brother's Sonic cup. Third… Well. Let's just say I gave away a very good answer in the Who Am I? game.
I might have mentioned in the earlier blogs that I give answers or secrets away. I gave a huge spoiler away to my Mum on what happens in the last Harry Potter film, that evening. We all assign real/fiction people to each other. I gave my Brother's Fiancée Mr Gingerbread Man, Cheese gave me Charmeleon from Pokémon, Sarah gave my Brother Sonic and my Brother gave Cheese Chris Eubank. A very good person I might say. However, my brother asked me, 'can you see who Liam has?' I then turned to the paper sheet and said, 'oh yeah, Chris Eubank.' …you can probably imagine what happened next! My brother gave quite a scream rage. XD I can understand why.
I don't mean to give answers away like that. It happens naturally, too naturally for my liking. I subconsciously need to confirm my thoughts by speaking out loud. So I said Chris Eubank out loud to confirm to myself that I knew who Cheese was… I seriously didn't think. And I will probably get yelled at for saying this but I thought this was quite hilarious, especially my brother's reaction! I mean, I couldn't do this on purpose, even if I tried! I don't necessarily find the situation funny but more the irony. XD!
If I'm honest I was ready for bed at 12:30. I opted to stay at my brother's though since I was able to save my pennies for a taxi and get a kind lift with a friend.
This is quite an improvement on my part. I got a lift with a friend with no family members present. I'm quite familiar with these friends so I don't necessarily need family presence to feel at ease and safe. Additionally, I'm able to think what is more convenient rather than worry about social matters.
I don't know about you but 2014 is going to be a cracking year for everyone, especially for those who I know and are related to. =) The only down side is that I'm still going to bed at 2/3 am in the morning. Oh deary me! To commemorate the New Year I will show you a couple of photos from my calendar, the Anime Mushibugyou!


Hello peeps!! I am trying to keep on top of things and I am bringing this blog back to life. I may even revamp my page…but seeing as I can only do so much with a free blog…that may not actually happen.
Anyways, happy Monday everyone! I keep forgetting that it is Monday. My days are all mixed up and crazy now. I have to actually look at my lovely agenda just to see what I need to do every day. It's a wonderful life when it's a busy one.
On to the fun! Here is a video that I saw yesterday that I just fell in love with. A mother leaves the house to do some shopping, leaving her kids at home with their dad. This dad is simply amazing. Instead of sending his kids outside to play or to their rooms, he pulls out the video camera and has a little fun.
My dad has always been a big part of my life. I found it funny when I saw that the new parents, the guys my age, didn't have much to do with their kids. This video restores my faith that there are some dads out there trying to stay in their kids lives. Also, the little girl is adorable and the song is super catchy.
Have a wonderful day. And check back tomorrow for my movie review of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!


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Sharing images of some of their moments,Jlo wrote..
"Two years of laughter Two years of fun Two years of adventures Of excitement of growing and learning Of true friendship And so much love!! You make my world a more beautiful safe and stable place... in the midst of our ever-changing, ever-moving life... you make me feel like a teenager starting out all over again... Every time I think I have you pegged, you surprise me in the most wonderful ways reminding me how blessed I am to have found you now in this moment at this time... our time... Te Amo Macho... #atapontheshoulder #2years"
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Brazil Supreme Ct. Says OK to Gay Jesus Film
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The president of Brazil's Supreme Court issued an order that allows streaming service Netflix to continue exhibiting a satirical film depicting Jesus as a gay man and reaffirmed Brazilians' right to free speech. It overturns an earlier lower court ruling banning the film.
"It is not to be assumed that a humorous satire has the magic power to undermine the values of the Christian faith, whose existence goes back more than two thousand years," Supreme Court President José Antonio Dias Toffoli wrote in his decision.
Netflix earlier the same day filed an official complaint with the country's top legal authority, decrying attempted censorship by a judge in Rio de Janeiro who ordered the film's withdrawal from its platform. The film was never removed.
Still, the Rio judge's ruling has revived scrutiny on what his critics call censorship under the far-right government of President Jair Bolsonaro. His administration has vowed to fight "cultural Marxism" and openly supports Christian values. Several shows, plays and conferences have been canceled since Bolsonaro took office just over one year ago.
On Wednesday, judge Benedicto Abicair ruled against the film following a petition by a Brazilian Catholic organization that argued the "honor of millions of Catholics" was hurt by the airing of "The First Temptation of Christ." The special was produced by the Rio-based comedy group Porta dos Fundos, whose headquarters was targeted by gasoline bombs on Christmas Eve.
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~ Inspired by the story behind one of our favorite hymns ~
Incredible as it may seem, the man who wrote "It Is Well with My Soul" endured some of the most difficult trials imaginable. A respected lawyer, Horatio Spafford lost most of his considerable real estate investments in Chicago's famous fire of 1871. In 1873, the ship carrying his wife, Anna, and their four daughters to Europe was struck by another ship and sank. All four of his daughters were killed. Anna survived and sent a telegram that opened with the words "Saved alone. What shall I do."
Spafford soon left to join his grieving wife. He was greatly comforted by God when the ship passed over the approximate spot where his daughters drowned. This is alluded to in the words, "When sorrows like sea billows roll—Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say, It is well with my soul."
How could Spafford possibly proclaim "It is well with my soul" in light of the numerous tragedies he endured, including the loss of his young son to scarlet fever? The song reveals at least two reasons. First, he knew that all of his sins had been "nailed to the cross." Second, look closely at the final line. It begins with two short words ("Even so") quoted from the final passage of the Bible. He longed for Christ's return because he was convinced that he would dwell with His Creator and would be reunited with his precious children.
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