The automotive industry is going through a major change, and with the introduction of connected and self-driving cars, new cybersecurity glitches have been presented. Gartner predicts that by 2020, there will be quarter billion connected vehicles on the road, enabling new in-vehicle services. Each of these vehicles will employ IoT technology while being part of a network that is reliant on the cloud for storage of software protocols and necessary information. This means that their network will be connecting to external devices and hackers can exploit this feature by attacking the network, and remotely controlling the vehicle and all information therein.
Ruggero Contu, Research Director at Gartner explains that the automotive industry is not just facing threats that other industries are facing in security (for example phishing and other targeted attacks), it is also tackling new risks coming from digital business initiatives such as cloud and mobile computing. Further, autonomous vehicles remain vulnerable to threats around identity thefts (including personal and financial data), misrepresentation of information, denial of service, etc.
Another key concern in the cybersecurity of the automotive industry is malware. If malware is injected into an unsuspecting vehicle through a crucial connection, the hacker unfortunately could gain full control. It is important to keep in mind that the manufacturer or the vehicle user could lose control over the car's software as it is constantly being rewritten by different developers.
Research firm, Gartner emphasizes that the security of the infotainment platform (which provides key services such as entertainment, navigation and internet connectivity) is critical because it can offer a door to hackers to enter connected-car system networks. "In the process, hackers can compromise a driver's privacy by stealing stored data; they could also infiltrate a car's controller area network (CAN bus) and compromise or disrupt more vital vehicle functions," adds Contu.
Clearly, staying abreast and ideally ahead, of the cyber threat landscape in the face of the rapid pace of digitisation is one of the greatest challenges today. This essentially means that this is the right time to strengthen all procedures and shore up the cyber defences. By 2020, it is estimated that 25% of all cars shipped will support different levels of autonomy, and that proportion will climb to 44% by 2025, according to Navigant Research. So, what can be done to ensure maximum protection of both the computer control systems and in-vehicle components on connected cars?
The simple answer is to make sure that a robust security infrastructure is in place. However, this is easier said than done.
The Associate Director for Digital Transformation Practice at Frost & Sullivan, Saurabh Verma, says that an all-rounded security practice is not just about securing the vehicle components. "The best practices will have to be viewed at a holistic level, and should ideally include communication protection, identification, authentication and authorization, security audit, self-protection, cryptography, and user data protection. Once you have taken care of each of these areas, the security of in-vehicle components will get addressed on its own," he explains.
According to a McKinsey report, although an increasing number of regulatory bodies globally are starting to focus on the cybersecurity aspects of automotive, the definition of formal rules is still at a preliminary stage. In order to improve security services of vehicles, the auto industry must therefore implement definite and radical procedures.
Theodore Polykandriotis, VP of Business Development, Blackwire adds that it is of utmost importance to integrate security solutions into the preliminary stages of the product creation. He further emphasizes that automakers must invest in cybersecurity vendors that give a comprehensive portfolio of security technologies for cars.
Polykandriotis feels that over-the-air (OTA) updates are essential for any connected system as they allow for quick response to cyber attacks and enable automakers to eradicate cyber breaches.
Amir Kanaan, Managing Director META, Kaspersky Lab mirrors this opinion saying that over-the-air updates are vital in order to flag any discrepancies as soon as a breach or vulnerability is discovered.
So, the connected automobile can be a lethal instrument if not secured at all possible nodes, and the security of this vehicle should be a key concern for the manufacturer, owner and operator, and the city and state authorities as well.
"Just like with the BYOD model followed within enterprises, the connected vehicle needs to be vetted for security protocols within internal systems, which is the responsibility of the manufacturer and owner/operator. With the vehicle granted access to the wide network, it will then be the city authorities' responsibility to ensure that the networks are secure and all connectivity nodes are safe," adds Kanaan.
To decrease vulnerability of connected cars, it is imperative for customers to partner with vendors who are experts in the automotive technology industry to stay updated with the most upgraded and secure systems.
"Paying attention to hardware and software vulnerabilities and the security of telematics and safety systems is critical. Just as personally identifiable information should be compartmented and firewalled, so should the hardware and software in a vehicle," says Eddie Schwartz, Executive Vice-President of Cyber Services, DarkMatter.
"We are seeing an expanding, and predictable growth in attempted attacks on vehicular systems, and it is now demanding the highest levels of cyber security resilience in this rapidly digitising world," he adds.
Simply put, there is a need for automakers to invest in well-established and proven connected systems and ensure that these systems integrate well with broader aspects such as city and traffic planning, law enforcement, rideshare services, and many other allied offerings that are required to prepare for the increased presence of autonomous vehicles.
As we move into a world of digitization, we have certainly opened gates to a mob of cybercriminals. Agreed, every new technology or innovation brings new security risks, but the vulnerabilities that come as part of autonomous vehicles are unique, unheard of and under analysed. If these connected vehicles are left unattended, criminals can create hazardous implications not just for the drivers but also for pedestrians and the entire infrastructure.
It therefore goes undisputed that similar to any software-driven product, investment in cybersecurity is essential. In fact, security must be built into every in-vehicle device from the very beginning, ensuring that the hardware has been hardened against attack, and guaranteeing that the software in the command centre of every car has been tested rigorously. Also, because a car is made up of both hardware and software systems from many vendors, each auto manufacturer must take ultimate and singular responsibility for the security of the vehicle as a whole, and coordinate all the security across the vehicle as an ecosystem.


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WETUMPKA — A Titus man was killed Sunday in a one-vehicle crash.
David Clark Lionberger V, 31, was killed when his 1998 GMC pickup he was driving left the roadway and struck several trees, said Cpl. Jess Thornton, a spokesman for the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. The wreck occurred about 2:45 a.m. on Weoka Road, about 10 miles north of Wetumpka.
Lionberger was not wearing a seat belt, was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene, Thornton said. A passenger was transported to Baptist Medical Center South with injuries. The condition of the passenger was unknown Monday mornign,

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Lost Holiday: The Jim & Suzanne Shemwell Story is een televisiefilm uit 2007 onder regie van Gregory Goodell. Het is een kerstfilm die in de Verenigde Staten rond kerstmis 2007 uitgezonden zal worden op Lifetime Television.

De film gaat over een slecht functionerende koppel die tijdens een kerstvakantie ingesloten raakt tijdens een sneeuwstorm.

De film en acteurs werden aangekondigd op 23 maart 2007.

Rolverdeling
 Dylan Walsh - Jim Shemwell
 Jami Gertz - Suzanne Shemwell
 Brooklynn Proulx - Taryn
 Aaron Pearl - Blake Thompson

Voetnoten

Amerikaanse film
Dramafilm
Kerstfilm
Televisiefilm
Film van Lifetime
Film uit 2007

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Radu Sorici is a senior at UTD with a double major: Mathematics and Computer Science. He has been a participant in the international math competitions. Radu works closely with Dr. Andreescu on several projects, including AwesomeMath and the online journal Mathematical Reflections.
Magic Squares are a well-known but endlessly fascinating form of number puzzle. This should be a very accessible lecture for all students.


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Proposed Merger of PPG's Commodity Chemicals Business with Georgia Gulf Receives Favorable IRS Priva
Dec 21st 2012 8:35AM
Proposed Merger of PPG's Commodity Chemicals Business with Georgia Gulf Receives Favorable IRS Private Letter Ruling
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYS: GGC) today announced that a favorable private letter ruling has been received by PPG Industries from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service with respect to the previously announced separation of PPG's commodity chemicals business and subsequent merger of a newly formed company owning the commodity chemicals business ("Splitco") with a subsidiary of Georgia Gulf Corporation. The receipt of the ruling is a closing condition and an important milestone in moving towards completion of the transaction.
As previously disclosed, the Georgia Gulf Board of Directors has called a special meeting to be held on January 10, 2013, for shareholders of record on November 26, 2012, to approve the issuance of Georgia Gulf shares in the proposed merger with PPG's commodity chemicals business and to approve other matters described in the proxy statement dated December 6, 2012.
If approved by Georgia Gulf's shareholders at the special meeting, the merger is expected to close in late January 2013.
The terms of the proposed transaction call for PPG to form a new company by separating its commodity chemicals business through a spinoff or split off, and then immediately thereafter merging that business with a Georgia Gulf subsidiary in a Reverse Morris Trust transaction. The proposed merger would result in PPG shareholders receiving approximately 50.5 percent of the shares of the merged company ("The Newly Merged Company"), with existing Georgia Gulf shareholders owning approximately 49.5 percent of The Newly Merged Company.
About Georgia Gulf
Georgia Gulf Corporation is a leading, integrated North American manufacturer of two chemical lines, chlorovinyls and aromatics, and manufactures vinyl-based building and home improvement products. The Company's vinyl-based building and home improvement products, marketed under Royal Building Products and Exterior Portfolio brands, include window profiles, patio doors, mouldings, siding, pipe and pipe fittings, soffit, rain ware and decking. Georgia Gulf, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, has manufacturing facilities located throughout North America to provide industry-leading service to customers. For more information, visit www.ggc.com.
This communication contains certain statements relating to future events and our intentions, beliefs, expectations, and predictions for the future. Any such statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Words or phrases such as "will likely result," "are expected to," "will continue," "is anticipated," "we believe," "we expect," "estimate," "project," "may," "will," "intend," "plan," "believe," "target," "forecast," "would" or "could" (including the negative or variations thereof) or similar terminology used in connection with any discussion of future plans, actions, or events, including with respect to the proposed separation of PPG's commodity chemicals business from PPG and the merger of the PPG commodity chemicals business and Georgia Gulf (the "Transaction"), generally identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the expected benefits of the Transaction, and the expected timing of completion of the Transaction, and Georgia Gulf's anticipated future financial and operating performance and results, including its respective estimates for growth. These statements are based on the current expectations of the management of Georgia Gulf. There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause Georgia Gulf's actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements included in this communication. These risks and uncertainties include risks relating to (i) Georgia Gulf's ability to obtain requisite shareholder approval to complete the Transaction, (ii) PPG being unable to obtain necessary tax authority and other regulatory approvals required to complete the Transaction, or such required approvals delaying the Transaction or resulting in the imposition of conditions that could have a material adverse effect on the combined company or causing the companies to abandon the Transaction, (iii) other conditions to the closing of the Transaction not being satisfied, (iv) a material adverse change, event or occurrence affecting Georgia Gulf or the PPG commodity chemicals business prior to the closing of the Transaction delaying the Transaction or causing the companies to abandon the Transaction, (v) problems arising in successfully integrating the businesses of the PPG commodity chemicals business and Georgia Gulf, which may result in the combined company not operating as effectively and efficiently as expected, (vi) the possibility that the Transaction may involve other unexpected costs, liabilities or delays, (vii) the businesses of each respective company being negatively impacted as a result of uncertainty surrounding the Transaction, (viii) disruptions from the Transaction harming relationships with customers, employees or suppliers, and (ix) uncertainties regarding future prices, industry capacity levels and demand for Georgia Gulf's products, raw materials and energy costs and availability, feedstock availability and prices, changes in governmental and environmental regulations, the adoption of new laws or regulations that may make it more difficult or expensive to operate Georgia Gulf's businesses or manufacture its products before or after the Transaction, Georgia Gulf's ability to generate sufficient cash flows from its business before and after the Transaction, future economic conditions in the specific industries to which its products are sold, and global economic conditions.
In light of these risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and factors, the forward-looking events discussed in this communication may not occur. Other unknown or unpredictable factors could also have a material adverse effect on Georgia Gulf's actual future results, performance, or achievements. For a further discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties applicable to Georgia Gulf and its business, see Georgia Gulf's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011 and subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). As a result of the foregoing, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this communication. Georgia Gulf does not undertake, and expressly disclaims, any duty to update any forward-looking statement whether as a result of new information, future events, or changes in its expectations, except as required by law.
Additional Information and Where to Find it
This communication does not constitute an offer to buy, or solicitation of an offer to sell, any securities of Georgia Gulf, and no offer or sale of such securities will be made in any jurisdiction where it would be unlawful to do so. In connection with the Transaction, Georgia Gulf filed a definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on December 6 2012, which was sent to stockholders of Georgia Gulf seeking approval for the issuance of shares of Georgia Gulf common stock in connection with the Transaction and the other matters described in the proxy statement. In addition, Georgia Gulf has filed a registration statement (including a prospectus) on Form S-4 (Registration No. 333-183724) with the SEC relating to the Transaction. The registration statement has not yet been declared effective. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND THE PROSPECTUS FORMING PART OF THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT GEORGIA GULF, PPG'S COMMODITY CHEMICALS BUSINESS AND THE TRANSACTION. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain these materials and other documents filed with the SEC free of charge at the SEC's website, www.sec.gov. In addition, copies of the registration statement and proxy statement may be obtained free of charge by accessing Georgia Gulf's website at www.GGC.com by clicking on the "Investors" link and then clicking on the "SEC Filings" link, or upon written request to Georgia Gulf at 115 Perimeter Center Place, Suite 460, Atlanta, Georgia 30346, Attention: Investor Relations. Shareholders may also read and copy any reports, statements and other information filed by Georgia Gulf with the SEC, at the SEC public reference room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington D.C. 20549. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 or visit the SEC's website for further information on its public reference room.
Participants in the Solicitation
Georgia Gulf, PPG, and certain of their respective directors, executive officers and other members of management and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from shareholders in respect of the Transaction under the rules of the SEC. Information regarding Georgia Gulf's directors and executive officers is available in its 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 24, 2012, and in its definitive proxy statement filed with the SEC on April 16, 2012, in connection with its 2012 annual meeting of stockholders. Information regarding PPG directors and executive officers is available in its 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 16, 2012, and in its definitive proxy statement filed with the SEC on March 8, 2012, in connection with its 2012 annual meeting of stockholders. Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise is contained in the registration statement and the prospectus that is a part thereof and the proxy statement and other relevant materials filed with the SEC.
Georgia Gulf Corporation
Martin Jarosick, 770-395-4524
Alan Chapple, 770-395-4538
chapplea@ggc.com
KEYWORDS: United States North America Georgia
The article Proposed Merger of PPG's Commodity Chemicals Business with Georgia Gulf Receives Favorable IRS Private Letter Ruling originally appeared on Fool.com.


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Beggars Buys Rough Trade
The Beggars Group has bought indie label Rough Trade from Sanctuary.
Sanctuary is in the process of being bought by Universal.
"It has been a long and fitful journey from the time we were selling Lurkers singles in the Rough Trade shop on Kensington Park Road to this brand new partnership," said Geoff Travis, founder of Rough Trade. "It has been a road littered with bumps and crashes but
nevertheless we have had many world-class artists gracing our label."
The Strokes UK releases are among Rough Trades current top sellers. The label will continue to operate as a stand alone entity with Beggars taking over many back office functions. (more)


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Q: Golang: returning pointers and derefrencing So I have a function getToken()
func getToken() jwt.MapClaims {
    tokenString := "eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJ1c2VybmFtZSI6ImFkYW0iLCJwYXNzd29yZCI6InRlc3QiLCJpYXQiOjE0ODcyMDY2OTIsImV4cCI6MTUxODc2NDI5Mn0.6LQo_gRwXiFBvNIJOwtf9UuxoQMZZ3XNILTnU-46-Zg"
    token, err := jwt.Parse(tokenString, func(token *jwt.Token) (interface{}, error) {

        if _, ok := token.Method.(*jwt.SigningMethodHMAC); !ok {
            return nil, fmt.Errorf("Unexpected signing method: %v", token.Header["alg"])
        }

        hmacSampleSecret := []byte("supersecretkittysecret")
        return hmacSampleSecret, nil
    })

    if err != nil {
        println("error")
    }

    if claims, ok := token.Claims.(jwt.MapClaims); ok && token.Valid {
        return claims
    } else {
        return nil
    }

}

Then the corresponding call:
res := getToken()

println(res["username"])

Why is res["username"] equal to two memory addresses (0x2b3c20,0xc420075420)? This should just be a string like adam. I have also tried func getToken() *jwt.MapClaims and return &claims, but this still did not help.

A: You should try using fmt.Println instead of println. Here's an example of printing a map using println vs fmt.Println
package main

import (
    "fmt"
)

func foo() map[string]string {
    return map[string]string{
        "k": "value",
    }
}

func main() {
    res := foo()
    println("Output from println:", res)          // prints pointer address
    fmt.Println("Output from fmt.Println: ", res) // prints the map
}

https://play.golang.org/p/gCNqng3KEE
Output:
Output from println: 0x10432200
Output from fmt.Println:  map[k:value]

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The long walk from Canterbury to Rome along the Via Francigena is incredibly tiring. Certain parts are particularly difficult and require major physical as well as mental training. Other parts are so beautiful, you almost don't notice how hard it is to walk it. This can be said of the section that goes through the Tuscany countryside near Siena, where the rolling hills meet the clear sky in the perfect place for serenity and health.
Just off the official trail of the Via Francigena, that connects Buonconvento to San Quirico d'Orcia, there is a variant that passes into the territory of Montalcino, famous for its production of Brunello wine. The town has a medieval atmosphere that blends beautifully with its panoramas onto the Val d'Orcia.
The first thing to visit on this trail is the Badia Adenga. In the Middle Ages, it was the location of an important Benedictine abbey. The current church features one of the largest crypts in the area.
The nearby church of the Madonna delle Grazie dates to at least the 14th century, when it was the Oratory used by the Abbot of Sant'Antimo for the distribution of indulgences.
Access the town of Montalcino through Porta Burelli, a large and fortified opening, parts of which have been transformed into housing. Going through the large double door, noting its Saracen influence, you head in the direction of Poggio Civitella, a 6th-century inhabitation that crawls up the gentler sides of a large hill.
The much awaited destination is the Abbey of Sant'Antimo, which legend says was founded by Charlemagne himself. There are remains of the original Carolingian structure in the apsidal areas, such as the sacristy (which was the antique church) and the small crypt with three naves punctuated with porphyry columns. The current church dates to 1118 as per an inscription on the high altar.
One of the Abbey's most important characteristics is the material out of which it was made – travertine marble, with alabaster veins, which comes from the nearby quarries in Castelnuovo dell'Abate.


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Q: MVC HttpPost modify Model and replace view Can someone please help me understand this. I have the following code:
The controller
public ActionResult Stuff(PersonModel model)
{
    model.Address = "Some Address";

    return PartialView("_Registration", model);
}

The View
    @Ajax.BeginForm("Stuff", new AjaxOptions(){ HttpMethod="POST", UpdateTargetId="the_form", InsertionMode=InsertionMode.Replace, OnSuccess="Stuff"  })
{

        @{Html.RenderPartial("_Registration", new TypeScriptTest.Models.PersonModel());}

    <input type="submit" value="Get Addreess" />
}

The Partial View
@model TypeScriptTest.Models.PersonModel

            Name:

            @Html.TextBoxFor(c => c.Name)

            Address:

             @Html.TextBoxFor(c => c.Address)

The data is posted with whatever I type in the two fields. But then I replace the Address property value with "Some Address" and return a PartialView I would expect to get a new view that replaces the old. This probably happens, but the view that replaces the old does not include the new "Some Address" value. It just looks exactly like the view I posted.
I have a workaround, but I want to understand what is happening here. My workaround is as follows:
public ActionResult Stuff(PersonModel model)
{
    model.Address = "Some Address";

    var v = PartialView("_Registration");

    var view = v.ViewEngineCollection.OfType<System.Web.Mvc.RazorViewEngine>().Single().FindPartialView(new ControllerContext(HttpContext, RouteData, this), "_Registration", false);

    var result = new PartialViewResult() { View = view.View };

    result.ViewData.Model = model;

    return result;
}

Here I can bypass cache using false as the last parameter in FindPartialView. Setting this parameter to true results in the same problem as the one in discussion.
Why is this happening and what is the correct way to get around this problem? My workaround works fine, but I would like to understand the problem.

A: In case you are still interested, this is because the values submitted from the form are stored in the ModelState and when rendering the HtmlHelpers, any value in the ModelState takes precedence over your current model object values.
If you want to change values submitted by the user then you could either clear the modelState or clear the entry for the single property that you want to change. (Take care when clearing the model state as that will also clear the errors for any submitted value, at least you may want to make sure the ModelState is valid before manually modifying it)
I guess that with your work around you will end up having a clean ModelState without the submitted values.
You might also find useful the answers to this similar question: Asp.net MVC ModelState.Clear


The easiest - and often most effective - way of living for His Kingdom's sake is through the use of our natural talents and skills. Here at VCKC, we emphasize discovering and making good use of our God-given talents and skills. Be it woodworking, athleticism, musical skills, teaching children, or praying for others, we want to encourage you. God will work through whatever natural gifts he has given you to minister to His people, and help you to become the integral part of His Story that he intended for you before you were born. God's creativity is limitless.
See below for some ideas of how to serve God using your gifts and talents.


Get ready for some subtraction action in Nozoku Rush. We also have an app that allows you to highlight your photos with bubble frames, and retro-style arcade soccer game.
Infinity Image ($0.99 → Free, 25.0 MB): Give your photos a whole new meaning with the astonishing infinity effect.
You're able to import any photo from your library or take a new one from within the app. You'll want to crop your photo down to focus in on your subject. Then choose one of the 22 infinity shapes. You're allowed to adjust the points of the shape, its placement, its frequency, and its border thickness. When the shape is to your liking, apply one of the 22 filters and share your work of art via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or email. The app also includes four background styles to choose from, the ability to adjust the shape's border color, and two crop shapes. Infinity Image is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 80 ratings.
BubbleFrame ($1.99 → Free, 65.6 MB): Highlight your favorite photos with bubble frames with this photography app.
You're able to add as many bubbles to your canvas as you want and fill them with photos and videos from your library. You're then able to customize the shape, size, color, shadow, and border of your bubbles using a variety of precise sliders and tools. The best part is, your bubble frames don't have to be bubbles at all. You're provided with so much control over them that you're able to turn them into perfect squares. Straight or circular text can be added to your unique creation in order to add some context. Then share your framed collection of photos via Facebook, Twitter, Messages, AirDrop, or email. BubbleFrame is available for free today only (07/01). It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 147 ratings.
Nozoku Rush ($2.99 → Free, 4.8 MB): It's all about the subtraction action in this numbers-based puzzle game.
Numbered tiles will stream in from the top of the screen and settle in at the bottom. It's your job to swipe across the numbered tiles in order to get them to subtract down to zero. Select two matching tiles to earn a zero tile, which can basically be used as a wild card to string together huge combos. Including five or more tiles in a swipe will allow you to clear large swaths of tiles at once. Special tiles will also appear, allowing you to remove entire rows all at once or delay the dropping of new tiles. The game includes two modes, each with an extreme version to really put your math skills to the test. It also includes leaderboards via Game Center. Nozoku Rush is available for free today only (07/01). It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 18 ratings.
Toddler Tap! ($0.99 → Free, 64.4 MB): Your toddler can tap to learn words with this educational app.
You're able to choose from 10 different topics: colors, shapes, numbers, letters, fruits, vegetables, pets, home, vehicles, and instruments. Then hand your iDevice off to your toddler and allow them to tap away. When they tap on an object, stars will fly out and a voice will pronounce its name. You're also able to print cutouts right from within the app so you and your child can continue the experience away from the screen. Toddler Tap! is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 27 ratings.
Skylanders Battlegrounds™ ($6.99 → Free, 556.8 MB): Battle Kaos and his generals in this latest entry in the Skylanders series.
Choose your favorite Skylanders and take the fight to Kaos and his evil army of trolls. You're able to have two Skylanders ready for battle at once, allowing you to create some truly powerful combinations. Skylanders can be moved around the Battlegrounds by tapping and dragging to create their path. The enemies you defeat will drop coins, which can be used to upgrade and enhance your Skylanders with new abilities. The game includes three chapters to play through, the ability to import your Skylanders collection with the Portal of Power or secret codes, and achievements via Game Center. Skylanders Battlegrounds™ is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 2356 ratings.
SkySafari 4 ($3.99 → Free, 73.5 MB): Start learning the night sky with SkySafari 4.
This basic version of the award-winning SkySafari software includes everything you need to begin learning about the night sky. You're able to gaze up at 120,000 stars, 200 star clusters, all major planets and moons, and dozens of asteroids, comets, and satellites. You can move around the sky with a swipe or by moving your hands through the air. Tap on celestial objects to select them and view more detailed info. You're also able to search for objects by name, jump up to 100 years into the past or future, and view animated meteor showers. SkySafari 4 is available for free today only (07/01). It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 44 ratings.
All you need to know is that the colorful mushrooms point towards the sky and the darkness below is where you're headed. Tilt to navigate your way through the darkness, and listen as your interactions with the environment create the background music. The game includes three modes, and leaderboards via Game Center. Melodive is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 269 ratings.
Pixel Cup Soccer ($1.99 → Free, 38.9 MB): Lead your team to victory in this retro-style arcade soccer game.
You're able to play as one of 32 national soccer teams. Then take to the field and score some goals on your opponent. You're able to control each player using an on-screen joystick and two action buttons. The action buttons allow you to switch players and steal the ball on defense and pass and shoot on offense. The game includes two modes, customizable match durations and speeds, multiple weather conditions and stadiums, local multiplayer, and the ability to record and share replays via Everplay. Pixel Cup Soccer is available for free today only (07/01). It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 9 ratings.


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Q: error c2953: error while making double link list i have following code which is showing error in "Node.cpp" file
#include "stdafx.h"
#include<iostream>

using namespace std;

template<typename X>//think error is here
class Node
{
    private:
        X data;
        Node *prev,*next;
    public:
        Node(X data)
        {
            this->data=data;
            prev=next=NULL;
        }
        ~Node(){}
        X getData()
        {
            return data;
        }
};

here is DoubleList file
#include "stdafx.h"
#include <iostream>
#include "conio.h"
#include "Node.cpp"

template<typename T>
class DoubleList
{
    private:
    public:
        Node *first, *last;

        DoubleList()
        {
            first=last=NULL;
        }
        ~DoubleList()
        {}
        void insertLast(T data)
        {
            Node *t=new Node(data)
            if(first==last)
            {
                 first=t;
            }
            last->next=t;
            t->prev=last;
            last=t;
            cout<<"\nNode having data ["<<data<<"] is inserted successfully";
        }

        void insertFirst(T data)
        {
            Node *t=new Node(data)
            if(first==last)
            {
                 first=t;
            }
            first->prev=t;
            t->next=first;
            first=t;
            cout<<"\nNode having data ["<<data<<"] is inserted successfully";
        }

        void display()
        {
            Node *t=first;
            cout<<"\nPrevious   Data    Next"
            while(t->next!=NULL)
            {
                cout<<t->prev<<"        "<<t->data<<"       "<<t->next<<endl;
                t=t->next;
            }
        }

};

i dont know why i am getting this error. i have checked similar questions also but they didn't resolved my issue. I am trying to avoid the mess of header files that why i have only created cpp files. I am trying to make them generic type but this error is above me. I dont know what todo of it.

A: This will work. You had some ; missing. You should also be using nullptr instead of NULL. You were also missing some template paramaters.
Node.h
#include "stdafx.h"
template<typename X>
class Node
{
private:
    X data;
    Node* prev, * next;
public:
    Node(X data)
    {
        this->data = data;
        prev = next = nullptr;
    }
    ~Node() {}
    X getData()
    {
        return data;
    }
};

DoubleList.h
#include "stdafx.h"
#include <iostream>
#include "Node.h"

using namespace std;

template<typename T>
class DoubleList
{
private:
public:
    Node<T>* first, * last;

    DoubleList()
    {
        first = last = NULL;
    }
    ~DoubleList()
    {}
    void insertLast(T data)
    {
        Node* t = new Node(data);
        if (first == last)
        {
            first = t;
        }
        last->next = t;
        t->prev = last;
        last = t;
        cout << "\nNode having data [" << data << "] is inserted successfully";
    }

    void insertFirst(T data)
    {
        Node* t = new Node(data);
        if (first == last)
        {
            first = t;
        }
        first->prev = t;
        t->next = first;
        first = t;
        cout << "\nNode having data [" << data << "] is inserted successfully";
    }

    void display()
    {
        Node* t = first;
        cout << "\nPrevious   Data    Next";
        while (t->next != NULL)
        {
            cout << t->prev << "        " << t->data << "       " << t->next << endl;
            t = t->next;
        }
    }
};

And then main.cpp
#include "stdafx.h"
#include<iostream>
#include"DoubleList.h"

using namespace std;

int main()
{
    DoubleList<int> list;
    return 0;
}


"Starting to understand?" LOL I've always had my own disagreement with the status of illegal immigration in this country. Also, I don't have a "prejudice" against them. Do I do what I can to advocate the crack down on illegal immigration? Yes. I don't see it as a prejudice though. I mean, I'm the legal citizen here, I don't need to be prejudice against them. Also, as a person, what could I be prejudice against them about? If I got a problem with them being in the welfare office then you better believe I'm going to speak my issues with that to some government official. So, I don't even see being prejudice as logical.
I don't see it about race at all. A lot of illegals come here illegally because it's very easy to do and the financial rewards are pretty good.
Same with the employers. Why bother hiring some American or legal immigrant or bring in a legal H2A visa worker when it's so much easier to just bring in illegals and pay them low. It's very easy to do and the financial rewards are great.
The illegals here living off food stamps and welfare handouts are the ones that strongly demand citizenship - but a lot of working illegals really don't. Many when they were first packing up their backpacks to come here planned to return home and going home is still in the back of their minds in many cases.
A lot of illegals actually are a little homesick. Going home isn't really all that horrendous to them, they speak the language, they fit in, they can obviously re-adapt. Many are just informal guest workers who will stay as long as it's very easy to stay but if they have to return home, they can.
The thing that bothers me most about this is that these illegals have no regard for the innocent people they steal identities from. Then they go and demand the right to steal more identities and hurt more innocent Americans. Yet the liberals think this is all okay. These people didn't even show remorse for stealing someone else's identity.
If they had fake IDs and even if they put them through E-verify they wouldn't show as "fake". Therefore the employer can claim he hired them "unknowingly". I do, however, wonder about the REST of the illegals working there without fake IDs and what will happen to the employer because of that!
Maybe the employer should be responsible for fixing the problems with the IRS the people whose identity was stolen will have when they file their taxes next year?


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Something weird's just happened (but I'm not complaining .... yet).
As part of the Swago, I cashed in a £25 Paypal payment. I've successfully completed Swago and gave me my 50SB. Well, the £25 Paypal payment has been refunded to my SB account.
Get 2% Cash Back at Papa John's UK!
I have also had a recent paypal order refunded. I haven't had chance to look in to it with paypal yet, but it looks like it's a problem at SBs end not mine since I'm not the only one?
No such luck with Mastercard!
Just had a reminder to verify an Amazon giftcard that I'd forgotten about. I wonder if with others Paypal cancellations tf sb sent the verification requests?
There's are new 'Are you a fan' ncrave. When I finally figured out how to work it it wouldn't credit! Shame as it was repeating!
I don't think so as I always verify my Paypal rewards as soon as make the request.
I have the chic trends and twistify which sometimes come back throughout the day.
You are on Windows 10?
hickles69, I just looked at games in Chrome and it says flash is blocked but it plays them anyway. Do you get a white screen pop-up? have you tried full screen mode or reducing the zoom?
EDIT: Okay, the reason mone works in Chrome whilst showing as blocked is that instead of allowing flash globally I've clicked the 'manage' icon from the blocked flash symbol in the address bar and added 'allow http://www.swagbucks.com' on the flash settings page.
Last edited by thisone; 15-09-2018 at 9:02 PM.
I had problems with Flash/Play, it was because Chrome had updated and changed Flash to be blocked on all sites by default. If you click the "i" to the left of the URL bar and then enable flash and reload, it should work. HTH!
I've had this effing POSTCODE issue with Gold Surveys for about a month or two. Anyone else? I didn't find it discussed earlier by searching.
The issue being that pretty much every Gold Survey starts by asking my postcode, but entering my postcode it just reloads the same page, repeating endlessly if I keep entering my postcode, and I cannot get any further with the survey. This is regardless of what browser and/or device I am using, and affects at least 9 out of 10 surveys. As if it wasn't hard enough to complete a Gold Survey, now I can't even get in to them, and won't even get the DQ point.
that worked, otherwise try with/without the space - some sites only want the first part and the first character of the second although they usually say so.
I'm new to Swagbucks and trying to work out how to build up my SB balance. Any tips please??
I've filled out all the surveys I can (although most of them say I'm not eligible, which is really frustrating!!) and I've watched a few videos on the app.
I signed up for a lottery thing, but quickly discovered it wanted to take over £18 from me as a subscription! So I cancelled it - I'd already paid £1, which they wouldn't refund, and I won't get any SB benefits for going through the whole sign-up process (insert angry emoji here lol).
Anyway... any tips please folks, or advice on where I can look for more advice, if there's already a 'start-up with Swagbucks' post somewhere??


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posted by Karena V. - Sep 21, 2018
A never before heard home studio cassette recording of Prince called, "Piano and A Microphone 1983," has been released.
The album boasts nine unheard tracks from Prince as he worked on songs that would become classics like "Purple Rain," "17 Days," and more. "Listening to this tape is kind of like watching a soccer player warm up with a soccer ball," said Lisa Coleman of his band The Revolution. "It's intimate. It's really just him and a piano." The album was released to streaming services at midnight and is available now.
Piano & A Microphone 1983 Tracklist:
01. 17 Days
02. Purple Rain
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04. Mary Don't You Weep
05. Strange Relationship
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Disonycha triangularis, the three-spotted flea beetle, is a species of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in North America.

Subspecies
These two subspecies belong to the species Disonycha triangularis:
 Disonycha triangularis montanensis Blake
 Disonycha triangularis triangularis

References

Further reading

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Q: Calculating coefficients in a general product Is there a formula for the coefficient of $\prod_{i=1}^{n}a_{i}^{n_i}\prod_{j=1}^{m}b_{i}^{m_i}$ in the product
$$\prod_{i=1}^{n}\prod_{j=1}^{m}\left(a_{i}+b_{j}\right).$$
Is there a simple way to bound these coefficients?


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What could cause an antibiotic to lose its effectiveness in curing a disease?
a medication made of a natural or synthetic chemical that kills or arrests a microorganism, primarily bacteria. It is not effective against viruses.
a process by which a cell's genetic makeup is altered, changing the cell and those cells it produces. Such mutation can produce an organism resistant to antibiotics.
Chances are you or somebody you know had a sore throat recently. Most sore throats are caused by viral infections. But some are caused by bacteria like streptococci.On occasion, sore throats caused by streptococci can lead to rheumatic fever, an illness which can cause pain in the joints and severe damage to heart valves. When examining a patient with a sore throat, a doctor does a throat culture to see if streptococcus is the responsible germ. This is done by wiping a cotton swab on the patient's throat and sending the sample to a laboratory. With the lab test results, the doctor can identify the causative germ and, if it is a bacterium, decide which antibiotic should be prescribed to help kill it. Antibiotics, once considered miracle drugs, have sadly been losing ground in the fight against the same disease-causing bacteria that they routinely vanquished in the past. Because bacteria grow rapidly, a single cell can potentially produce millions of new cells each day. As they divide and reproduce, these cells have a natural tendency to change or mutate. Since the 1950s, due in part to the improper use of antibiotics, mutations have led to bacteria developing traits that make them more resistant to antibiotics and thus more of a threat to public health. Through a complex process that involves the exchange of genetic information, some bacteria can even pass resistancealong to unrelated strains of bacteria. As people travel around the world they can spread resistant bacteria to other areas, further magnifying the extent of the problem. Antibiotics kill bacteria or arrest bacterial growth in a number of ways. Some, such as the quinolones and Rifampin, attack bacteria by interfering with their ability to divide. Others, such as the tetracyclines or aminoglycosides, prevent the manufacture of certain proteins essential to the bacteria. Penicillin antibiotics attack the ability of the bacterium to construct its cell wall. Through mutation, however, certain bacteria have acquired the ability to make a protein called penicillinase that destroys penicillin. Fortunately, scientists have been able to synthesize or make new antibiotics that penicillinase cannot destroy. Antibiotics frequently are viewed as a sure cure for whatever ails us and may be requested when they aren't necessary. For example, antibiotics don't work against diseases like the flu or sore throats caused by viruses. Inappropriate use contributes to the resistance problem. To stop this trend, you should take antibiotics only when needed. The proper antibiotic should be chosen and used exactly as directed. Even though you may feel better after taking the antibiotic for only a few days (since most of the bacteria causing the infection are killed), you should complete the entire recommended course for the medication to insure that all the germs are eliminated.
How do microbiologists determine which antibiotics are capable of killing particular bacteria?
What is the difference between prescription drugs and over-the-counter (OTC) medications?
Which bacteria are "good" bacteria, and what importance do they play in our lives?
Antibiotics are medications that can kill bacteria, but they are not bulletproof. The type of bacteria they destroy can vary and bacteria may develop resistance to antibiotics. Bacteria might undergo genetic changes that prevent the antibiotic from doing its job. If a bacterial cell is genetically changed it may continue to thrive, even when treated with an antibiotic. The following activity demonstrates how antibiotics work and how antibiotic-resistant bacteria can survive a medication's actions.
On three of the pieces of paper, write the word green with the green marker to represent a trait that stops an antibiotic from working.
On the remaining pieces of paper, write about an equal number of the words "red," "yellow," and "blue" in their corresponding ink, one per paper. The colors depict ways that an antibiotic can destroy a bacterial cell. Blue stands for the destruction of the cell's genetic material, red for breakdown of the cell wall, and yellow for an interruption in protein production critical to the cell's life.
Combine the papers in a container. The participants should pick one paper each, to represent a specific trait of a bacterial cell, and pin their individual papers onto their clothes. Once done, each participant should stand next to her or his desk or chair.
Explain what the blue, red, and yellow colors depict, omitting an explanation for the green resistance trait. After each color is explained, those "cells" wearing that color should sit down to indicate they've been destroyed by an effective antibiotic.
Note that three people are still standing, each wearing a green tag. Explain that these cells represent antibiotic-resistant bacteria that contain a specific trait (the green tag) which protects them from the antibiotic and leaves them unharmed. In real life, these cells would survive, living in an environment with fewer bacteria to compete for food and space than before.
If a bacterium can divide and produce 2 bacteria every 20 minutes, how soon will these three surviving resistant germs reach a total of one million organisms? 10 million? 100 million? One billion bacteria? Populations of this size, if pathogenic, are more than adequate to cause great harm.
What can happen to bacterial growth when there is little competition for food and space?
How can a doctor know for sure that the prescribed antibiotic works against the bacteria causing a person's sickness?
How many antibiotics do doctors have at their disposal? Which are the most common ones prescribed?
Levy, S.B. (1992) The antibiotic paradox: How miracle drugs are destroying the miracle.
New York: DaCapo Press Inc.
Levy, S.B. (1993, Apr 14) Confronting multidrug resistance: A role for each of us.
Journal of American Medical Association, pp. 1840-1842.