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Q: Geometric Interpretations of Sets of Vectors I'm learning about planes, hyperplanes and lines. I think I have the basics down now:
A hyperplane is when the "surface" is exactly one dimension less than the $\mathbb{R}$. For example, the span $\{(1,0,0) (0,1,0)\}$ forms a hyperplane in $\mathbb{R}^3$ because there are 2 vectors (1 less than the 3 from the $\mathbb{R}$)
Now if we take a set of vectors $\{(-2, 0, -2, 2), (0, 6, 3, 3), (-1, -1, -1, 2)\}$ this is just three points in $\mathbb{R}^4$ because we didn't put the "span" in front of it.
If we take the same set of vectors $\{(-2, 0, -2, 2), (0, 6, 3, 3), (-1, -1, -1, 2)\}$ and look at the set of all vectors that are orthogonal to this set this is more like having the span situation than the set of points situation since the set of vectors orthogonal to each vector is a plane of some sort. So in this case we end up with 3 hyperplanes in $\mathbb{R}^4$?
But then if we consider all three hyperplanes in $\mathbb{R}^4$ the set that is orthogonal to all three vectors at once must be where the hyperplanes cross which should be a line?
Where has my logic gone wrong?
Thank you!

A: The set of vectors orthogonal to each one of those three vectors is a hyperplane.
The set of vectors orthogonal to all three is the intersection of those three hyperplanes. It's a one dimensional subspace (in this case).
There is a way in which the span enters the picture.
Another way to look at this is that the set of vectors orthogonal to all the vectors in a given set $S$ (of any size) is the set of vectors orthogonal to the span of $S$. Its dimension (in $\mathbb{R}^n$) is $n - $ the dimension of the span of $S$.
Try drawing some pictures when $n=3$.


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Prinzessin Rym Ali (; * 1969 in Kairo als Rym Lakhdar Brahimi, arabisch ) ist eine ehemalige algerische Journalistin und die Ehefrau des jordanischen Prinzen Ali bin al-Hussein.

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Rym ist die Tochter des algerischen Diplomaten Lakhdar Brahimi. Sie wuchs in Großbritannien und Algerien auf und studierte in Frankreich und den USA. Ihren BA-Abschluss in Geographie und den MA in Englischer Sprache und Literatur machte sie an der Universität von Paris. Sie studierte Politikwissenschaften und Internationale Beziehungen in Institut d'études politiques de Paris sowie Journalismus an der Columbia University.

Am 7. September 2004 heiratete sie Prinz Ali bin al-Hussein von Jordanien. Das Paar hat zwei Kinder: Prinzessin Jalila bint Ali (* 16. September 2005) und Prinz Abdullah bin Ali (* 19. März 2007).

Beruf
Vor ihrer Hochzeit arbeitete Rym Ali als Journalistin. Sie begann 1998 bei CNN, unter anderem von 2001 bis 2004 als Korrespondentin in Bagdad. Später arbeitet sie für Dubai TV, Bloomberg Television, Radio Monte Carlo und United Press International, schließlich für die BBC.

Am 14. August 2006 gründete Rym Ali das Jordan Media Institute (JMI), eine Ausbildungsstätte für Journalisten, die mit der Universität von Jordanien zusammenarbeitet.

Seit 2007 ist Rym Ali Mitglied der Königlichen Filmkommission Jordaniens.

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Rym Ali erhielt mehrere Journalismus-Preise, unter anderem im Juli 2011 den italienischen Preis als Best International Journalist bei der 32. Ischia International Journalism Awards Ceremony.

Am 20. September 2011 wurde Rym Ali als Ritter in die französische Ehrenlegion aufgenommen.

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All Fired Up: Public Health Departments at the Forefront of the COVID-19 Response
By Monica Valdes Lupi, BCHC Alumna
People, policy development, and the potential to make an impact on the health of the whole community. These are three of the reasons I chose to spend the bulk of my professional career working in governmental public health at local, state, and national levels. As Executive Director of the Boston Public Health Commission, I saw firsthand that public health and prevention have the power to lift up not just individuals, but also entire communities as they strive to achieve their full health potential.
More than ever before, the last several months have seen public health prominently featured in news reports, press conferences, and online discussions about COVID-19. Who could have predicted six months ago that core public health functions such as contact tracing, disease monitoring, and risk mitigation would become part of the national conversation? COVID-19 has rapidly led to a broader understanding of the role of public health in preventing the spread of infection. It's also highlighted the ways in which science and data can inform plans for re-opening, such as practicing social distancing and wearing a face covering.
While this has been a remarkable opportunity to make public health departments more visible, we have seen the toll that the pandemic has had on our health directors. The push to re-open and return to life as we once knew it has pitted their data-driven efforts against those desperate for economic recovery. As public health professionals know, this is a false choice. Instead of being the trusted, "go-to" voice of reason, health directors have become public enemy #1.
Having worked on the front lines, I can assure you that leading a public health department is challenging in the most normal of times. With cases increasing across the country, the stress on public health professionals is unimaginable. I have spent a lot of time talking with friends who are still working in local and state health departments and are emotionally and physically exhausted. Long hours and ongoing challenges with no reprieve in sight have made it extremely difficult for morale. An under resourced public health system that has lost dollars and workforce over the last decade or more has exacerbated these challenges.
Public attacks on science and in some places, attacks specifically aimed at public health officials, have made things even worse. Threats have led several public health department leaders to employ round the clock security for themselves and their families. Having a police detail is not something that any public health staffer should need. Especially, when you consider that their daily focus is to work around the clock to save lives.
Over the last six months, I have transitioned to new roles in philanthropy where I have personally and professionally committed myself to ensuring that our public health system receives much needed resources to get through each phase of the pandemic response. In just the last few weeks, over two dozen public health officials have stepped down from their posts, while still others have been let go, some for innocuous reasons, others for simply doing their jobs. With their departures — and the persistent threats to data, science, and facts — the futures of our health departments and our communities hang in the balance. We all need to take a stand to ensure a well- functioning health system to get us to the other side of this pandemic.
As a former health department leader, I know taking these steps can have a positive impact on our public health workforce.
Take time to learn more about what your local and state public health departments are doing in your community to keep you, your family, and friends safe during this time. And, once you do that, publicly support them. Use social media to push out information that your health departments are sharing about how to stay safe – hand-washing, face-coverings, and social distancing – or just to say thanks. It sounds simple, but this support goes a long way.
Follow what your elected officials are saying and doing to support public health workers and other first responders in your community. Are they standing with them? Are they providing the resources they need to effectively deliver public health services? If they are, thank them for that. And if they aren't, ask them why.
Finally, vote. Vote in your local elections, your state elections, and national elections, too. Do your homework. Figure out how we got to a point in this country where more than 125,000 people have died of an infectious disease and people are protesting in the streets for racial equality. The saying goes that democracy is hard – and it is – but doing your part can make your community and the country as a whole just a little bit better.
Monica Valdes Lupi was the Executive Director of the Boston Public Health Commission until last November. Since leaving the BCHC she has worked to support the COVID-19 response through part time positions with the de Beaumont and CDC Foundations. She will be starting a new full-time role in September as the Managing Director for Health Programs at the Kresge Foundation.

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The continuing HIV/AIDS epidemic and the spread of multi-drug resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis has led to the perpetuation of the worldwide tuberculosis epidemic. While M. bovis BCG is widely used as a vaccine, it lacks efficacy in preventing pulmonary tuberculosis in adults . To combat this ongoing scourge, vaccine development for tuberculosis is a global priority. Most infected individuals develop long-lived protective immunity, which controls and contains M. tuberculosis in a T cell-dependent manner. An effective T cells response determines whether the infection resolves or develops into clinically evident disease. Consequently, there is great interest in determining which T cells subsets mediate anti-mycobacterial immunity, delineating their effector functions, and evaluating whether vaccination can elicit these T cells subsets and induce protective immunity. CD4+ T cells are critical for resistance to M. tuberculosis in both humans and rodent models. CD4+ T cells are required to control the initial infection as well as to prevent recrudescence in both humans and mice . While it is generally accepted that class II MHC-restricted CD4+ T cells are essential for immunity to tuberculosis, M. tuberculosis infection elicits CD8+ T cells responses in both people and in experimental animals. CD8+ T cells are also recruited to the lung during M. tuberculosis infection and are found in the granulomas of infected people. Thus, how CD8+ T cells contribute to overall immunity to tuberculosis and whether antigens recognized by CD8+ T cells would enhance the efficacy of vaccine strategies continue to be important questions.


YOU KNOW HOW JESUS DIED…BUT DO YOU KNOW HOW THE DISCIPLES DIED?
Collins Concise Dictionary defines 'baptism' as any experience or ordeal that initiates, tests, or purifies.
Both James and John, the sons of Zebedee, had asked that they sit on either side of Jesus in His kingdom and had told Him that they were able to drink the cup of His coming baptism.
James was beheaded and John was thrown into boiling oil to be cooked alive but miraculously survived…ending up imprisoned on the island of Patmos.
Now, as morbid as it may be, let us look at the remaining ten disciples and their baptisms.
Peter was crucified; but at his request was crucified upside-down as he felt that he was not worthy of the same crucifixion as Jesus.
Philip was crucified after being scourged and imprisoned.
Matthew was slain with a halberd, a type of battle-axe, in the city of Nadabah. The year A.D. 60. He had taken the gospel to Parthia and Ethiopia.
James (the less). Author of an epistle, at the age of 94 had his brains dashed out with a Fuller's club after having been beaten and stoned by the Jews.
Matthias, who had replaced Judas, was stoned at Jerusalem and then beheaded.
Andrew the brother of Peter, had taken the gospel to many Asiatic countries was crucified in Edessa (modern-day Efra Turkey). Andrew's cross consisted of two poles transversely fixed in the ground. Hence the derivation of the term, St. Andrew's cross.
Jude, author of an epistle, was crucified at Edessa in A.D. 72.
Bartholomew, who translated the gospel according to Matthew into possibly Hindi, took the gospel to India, where he was savagely beaten and crucified.
Thomas also took the gospel to India and Parthia southeast of the Caspian Sea. A spear, wheeled by an enraged pagan priest, thrust him through.
Simon the Zealot preached the gospel in Mauritania, but met his death by crucified in Britain in A.D. 74.
Millions have lost their lives for the Lord throughout history, but few have given their lives in baptism for the Lord in the way that Jesus faced His baptism at the cruel hands of the Romans and on that cursed tree. The agony of having The Father reject Him is just too incredible for us mere mortals to comprehend.
And He did it for you!!
The big question that arises out of this is 'would you be prepared to die for your belief; could you enter into the same baptism as the Apostles?
How deep is your love for Jesus Christ, your Lord, your God and your Savior'?
The answer is not up for debate; it is a simple…YES or NO.
WILL JESUS ONE DAY SAY THESE WORDS TO YOU?


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Far Out – Far North, a timelapse journey
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Although the title sounds like some Arctic cold place, it is in fact from a very tropical Australian region. Sandwiched between two World Heritage Sites of the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics, Stella and I have been living in Far North Queensland for more than 10 years now. This part of the world has some of the most beautiful places on Earth. On the eastern side of the beach is the Pacific Ocean, hosting the largest coral reef system on the planet. On the land side is the world's oldest rainforest with the Daintree National Park. Then heading west after passing the narrow belt of lush green forests, the red of the Australian Outback greets you with dark skies that show millions of stars.
This is a short timelapse journey from the Great Barrier Reef to the rainforest of the Wet Tropics and the clear night skies of the red outback. The fungi are actually bioluminescent. Their natural lights turn on when darkness falls.
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About the Author: Juergen
Jürgen Freund's aim as a wildlife photographer is to shoot pictures that tell stories which matter. A mechanical engineer by training, he started his career as an industrial photographer in Germany, acquired an underwater camera, went scuba-diving in the alpine lakes and then discovered the marine environment. Since 1982, he has done underwater and nature photography, making much of his own equipment to suit his needs. Jürgen's work, on land and under water, has been widely published all over the world. He has had solo exhibitions and has been a prize-winner in international competitions, including Wildlife Photographer of the Year. In partnership with his wife Stella, a producer, he works closely with WWF, which uses his photographs in many of its conservation campaigns. For 18 straight months, he and Stella travelled the Asia / Pacific region of the Coral Triangle, photographing the richness of this hotspot of marine biodiversity on behalf of WWF.


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Blueprint offers exceptionally competitive rates within the industrial and commercial sectors. Many projects can be of simple design and clear cut construction; clients often know their exact requirements reducing time needed with various design solutions. These factors are reflected in our fees which enable them to be kept low while allowing us to produce our usual, high standard of work and detail.


The market tour will introduce you the local ingredients and purchase a selection of them for your cooking class. For a fun and warmer atmosphere participants cook all together with our Chef but everyone has their own material and ingredients for a better understanding of cooking techniques.
You will discover Vietnamese kitchenware to cook and enjoy a tasty 4 courses meal. MSG and Knorr powders/enhance flavors are of course forbidden! We will adapt the menu to vegetarians or for people with food allergies.
Bánh Xèo: Crisp rice flour pancake with pork & prawns and soya sprouts - Bánh Xèo.
Don't be late, the group leaves for the tour at 9 sharp.
It's really good experience to learn how to differentiate spices in market tour, and cook three Vietnamese food in an easy way especially for people unfamiliar to cook. Excellent experience in Vietnam.
Good to learn about the ingredients in the market. Enjoyed eating and decorating the dishes.
The tutor was nice and friendly, very smart and responded quickly. The place is spacious and the team works very well to deliver excellent customer experience. I like it so much!
It was great, the classroom is pretty, comfort,and clean. The Teacher was friendly and patient.
What a great time we had at the cooking class, great fun at the market and the food we cooked was amazing and our chef was incredible.
Amazing class and awesome people. My cousin invited me to take part in this class and i am glad that i did. I was able to experience Vietnamese cooking while embodying Vietnamese culture with me. I was able to learn their unique technique and we were given the privilege to use Vietnamese kitchenware. They were all accommodating and friendly. We also had a market tour and they took time explaining each ingredients that we used. The whole concept was traditional and we learned a lot about Vietnam culture.
Great moment shared with nice people, it was really nice to cook and enjoy the food as if we were at the restaurant.
This was a fantastic experience where I learned a lot and truly could cook the dishes myself!
The chef is a nice and passionate person, we enjoyed a lot during this course, she is talkative no matter what questions we ask, it's an experience you won't want to miss in Ho Chi Minh city.
"Very enjoyable learning experience of making many Vietnamese foods"
The class was wonderful! Chef Oanh first took us on a tour through the market and pointed out many of the different foods that are commonly used in Vietnam, including herbs and vegetables that I was unfamiliar with. Then we went to the cooking studio where she led us through several different dishes. Each course was delicious! Chef Oanh again was very helpful throughout the cooking, and we had a lot of fun. At the end of the course we were given the recipes to take home and try to make again. I highly recommend this class!
"A great experience, worth the time and money"
"great experience to cook with chef Ly"
"Great fun and lots of info."
Really enjoyed the walk around the market to buy the ingredients and the class has inspired me to cook more. Lovely location for the class too. Thanks for a great morning.
Second time I visited Saigon cooking class! Very well organised morning, small group, very clean, run by very friendly chef Ly ( great sense of humour). Great dishes, hands on cooking, suitable for all levels as other staff surpervise discretely & Would help if necessary! The challenge now is to find all ingredients back home!
We had a great day with Saigon cooking class! The market tour was informative and interesting. The restaurant where you go to cook is gorgeous and the chef was a great teacher. All of the food was amazing! Highly recommend!
"Saigon cooking and market experience"
This was a magic way to spend a Sunday morning in Daigon and learn about Vietnamese cooking and preparation. Firstly we met at the early morning market and sourced the ingredients plus a little condiment shopping for ourselves. The course was well prepared and very enjoyable. No stress at all and we all prepared our meals then had the pleasure of enjoying them together. Chef Alyssa was a very good patient teacher as well as all her helpers.
A morning with very good fun and food.
I'd be excited to do a more advanced class. Also some information and opportunity to purchase some of the equipment used.Or where a good place to purchase them would be.
"Awesome experience in Hochiminh city"
This was nice experience I have had and I would like to recommend the class to everybody who may consider to book. Don't hesitated and go for it. You won't regret!!!
All the stuff are very friendly. During the market exploring we can learn a lot about south Vietnam cooking habbit and vegetables. The cooking lesson is also good with a good chef and good kitchen!
This is a very good experience in HCMC, from the market tour in Ben Thanh Market to the cooking class in the classroom, I felt the passion from the chef who wish us to know the Vietnam Cuisine deeply rather than just cooking. The explanation and demonstration is very detail, very happy and enjoy to cook Vietnam Cuisine by myself. I think I can do it the same as the class did when I go back to my hometown.
"Informative and a great experience"
I have taken a lot of cooking classes at home and around the world. This class ranks in the top 5 for a 1/2 day course. The chef was a good communicator and gave us many tips from her experience. I also took the market tour and it was a good start to Vietnamese cooking. I'd recommend this class if you are visiting HCMC.
It was an amazing experience. Me and my friends were all satisfied. Thanks to cookly for providing us with well facilities and sorts.
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My wife and I were in Ho Chi Minh for only two days and wanted to experience local food and the local market first hand. We chose to meet the chef at the market before the class and she was very helpful in explaining how the market worked and how locals would use the market. Coming was made easier for those less experienced, and everything has a vegetarian and vegan option. Really appreciated all the insight and fun we had learning about the food. She also gives you a recipe book with the things you made to take home so you can make it again.
"A whole lot of fun making delicious food!!"
Booked for a group of four and we all loved it, the Market tour was informative and the cooking class was fun, interactive and ran at a good pace. All the guides and staff speak good English and are super friendly. Would highly recommend to all.
Having fun a lot! market tour guided by chef gave me better idea of local people's life. much more ingredients than i thought in a simple course,makes me love vietnamnese cuisine more. Hope to experience other courses next time and highly recommend to my friends.
Friendly and great patient Chef. And market tour is so much fun too.
The class was amazing. The fact that I am a vegan presented no problem, they modified the ingredients just for me. It was a great experience. Thank you!
"We thoroughly enjoyed the class & the market experience."
Great experience, lots of fun and learned a lot about local Vietnamese ingredients and dishes. The chef was great, she knew what she was talking about & the food we cooked was delicious.
Chef was great and market tour excellent! Highly recommended!
environment is comfortable, and food is delicious, the process of cooking is interesting as well.
"Saigon Cooking Class - inspiring expericence"
On our last day in overwhelming Ho Chi Minh City we visited the Saigon Cooking Class. First we strolled with our Flower, so the name of our guide, on the market. She was explaining us the different vegetables, herbs, fishes - later we cooked together a three course menue - i really recommend everybody to take part at this really fun and interesting expericence.
"Fun market tour, cooking class and meal!"
I booked a Friday morning cooking class with a market tour. The tour highlights some unique ingredients in Vietnam, though not too different from those in China, where I come from. The cooking class was held at a very nice restaurant / historic building with every ingredient and tool well prepared, so I have no worries to cook vegetarian food with others together. Chef Oanh and her colleagues are all nice and helpful! A very memorable experience. Definitely recommended. And it's cheaper to book here than from the cooking centre!
"Had a lot of fun"
I had a really good time making Vietnamese cuisine.
We really enjoyed our shopping/ cooking experience. Our chef was delightful and very friendly. We were very impressed by her patience and skill and the fact that everything was so well prepared. With her careful guidance we both produced extremely edible 3 course lunches!! A very memorable experience which we will certainly recommend to our friends. Thanks.


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James I. Ebert, PhD, is a Certified Photogrammetrist (ASPRS) with over 31 years of experience in the analysis, evaluation, measurement, and mapping of data contained in ground-based and aerial photographs and other images (video, digital, etc.), in all areas of forensic investigations and litigation.
Dr. Ebert has an extensive background in preparing attorneys and their experts with the technical knowledge necessary to interpret and testify concerning Photographic and Mapped Evidence. Spanning all parts of the United States and Canada, he has worked on more than 500 cases of bite marks, injury patterns, accident scene mapping, footprints, fingerprints, tires prints, tire defects, product liability photo analysis, fire/arson evidence, bank/convenience store (with camera and ATM film), police excessive force, historical land claims and other litigation-related Aerial Terrestrial Photographs, and other evidential photographs.
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John Afrides Photography is a full-service custom Demonstrative Evidence production firm specializing in litigation support for personal injury, products liability and medical malpractice attorneys. With 32 years' experience exclusively in the legal evidence field, Mr. Afrides has worked closely with both plaintiff and defense attorneys, experts, doctors and engineers and has worked on over 35,000 different cases. Services range from the creation of custom trial exhibits such as medical illustrations to day-in-the-life videos.
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Mr. Afrides has a background in legal evidence photography and has been a Certified Legal Video Specialist (CLVS) since 1995 (through the NCRA). He also specializes in videotaped depositions, day-in-the-lives, settlement videos and discovery and inspections. Other credentials include lecturing at St. John's University and at the NY State Judge's Conference. He is frequently requested to provide expert testimony and do presentations in court. These presentations include video, audio, E-film, 3D and TrialDirector/Powerpoint with all equipment provided.
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Richard J. Long, P.E., P.Eng., Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Long International, has over 50 years of U.S. and international consulting experience involving construction contract disputes analysis and resolution, arbitration/litigation support and expert testimony, project management, engineering/construction management, cost and schedule control, and process engineering. As an internationally recognized expert in the analysis and resolution of complex construction disputes for over 35 years, Mr. Long has served as the lead expert on over 300 projects having claims ranging in size from US$100,000 to over US$2 billion. He has presented and published numerous articles on claims analysis, entitlement issues, CPM schedule and damages analyses, cumulative impact claims, and claims prevention.
Rod C. Carter, CCP, PSP is President of Long International and has over 20 years of experience in construction project controls, contract disputes and resolution, negotiations, mediation, arbitration support, and expert testimony on scheduling, loss of productivity, and quantum issues. He has experience in entitlement, schedule, and damages analyses on over 30 construction disputes ranging in value from US$100,000 to US$7 billion, related to oil and gas, oil refinery, LNG, heavy civil, nuclear, environmental, chemical, power, industrial, commercial, and residential construction projects. Mr. Carter is proficient in the use of Primavera P6 and P3 software, and he has extensive experience in assessing the impact to engineering and construction works of RFIs, change orders and other events. Mr. Carter specializes in loss of productivity, cumulative impact, and quantum calculations, and had a lead role in assessing damages on more than a dozen major disputes. In addition, Mr. Carter has developed cost and schedule risk analysis models using Monte Carlo simulations to address the uncertainty of estimates and claims.
Michael J. Vallez, P.E., MBA, LEAN SIX SIGMA is a Senior Principal with Long International and has over 40 years of hands-on and leadership experience in project management, engineering/construction management, cost and schedule control, change management, claims, and dispute resolution. He has served in executive management roles for both the owner and contractor working on world-class oil and gas, power, and international mining projects. Mr. Vallez has a proven ability to organize, integrate and manage the work of multi-disciplined technical specialists and project construction teams to achieve corporate financial goals and objectives of return on investment, safety, operational performance, cost, and time. In all, he has provided leadership on several billion dollars' worth of projects in the chemical, heavy civil, mining, power, oil and gas, industrial, and commercial sectors. Mr. Vallez has written several books on the subjects of construction management, safety, and effective project leadership.
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11/25/2020 · Construction
Construction Contract Notice Letters
By: Long International - Richard J. Long
Most construction contracts require written notice for changes, differing site conditions, extra work, or other events which may affect the contractor's time and cost of performance. The process of giving "notice" is vital to triggering the contract mechanisms that allow the contractor to pursue additional time and cost and to reserve its rights to recover for any unforeseen...
COVID-19 Claim Management on Construction Projects
By: Long International - Douglas Bassett
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the internal and external project execution environments. The pandemic has caused impacts of varying degrees to nearly every aspect of projects involving the activity of people. Ordinary practices in the creation of project documentation are robust and are utilized to support the analysis of construction claims. Although project productivity losses may be demonstrable, providing compelling evidence and proof that the losses were caused by the pandemic may not be as easy to demonstrate.
As-Built But-For Schedule Delay Analysis
By: Long International
An As-Built But-For Schedule Delay Analysis (ABBF) is a retrospective CPM schedule delay analysis technique that determines the earliest date that the required mechanical completion activity, project completion activity, or various milestone activities could have been achieved but-for the owner-caused compensable delays that occurred during the project.
3/12/2018 · Construction
Proving the Cause-Effect Linkage
Contractor's claim submittals and expert reports are often deficient in proving causation, i.e., the cause-effect linkage. These claims generally outline the owner-caused impacts and separately calculate quantum; however, the two are often not linked in any meaningful way. Most claims are settled prior to a decision by a panel, court, or board, and therefore these deficiencies are not made apparent. Yet, a well-prepared claim document which includes a persuasive and accurate causeeffect analysis can greatly improve the contractor's chances of a successful recovery, either through negotiations or in arbitration/litigation. This analysis is difficult and often costly to prepare, and is therefore not performed in many disputes, which may be the reason why the claims fail.
Project Team Motivators and Demotivators
The leader of a corporation or project is the individual who must ultimately be willing to take responsibility for results. Within the context of an organization or team made up of individuals, it is the collective performance of the individuals, as a team, that defines the results of the whole. While it can be said that the best motivation is internal motivation as opposed to external motivation, the leader is ultimately the one responsible for creating the conditions where motivation can thrive.
Acceleration Claims on Engineering and Construction Projects
Time is money especially on engineering and construction projects. Because delays in the completion of the project usually result in increased owner, engineer, and contractor costs, the overall time of performance is vital to the financial success of the project. The importance of time is evidenced by the significant role played by CPM schedules, completion dates, and milestones in the bidding and awarding of engineering and construction contracts. The desire to minimize costs and the time of performance often causes the occurrence of acceleration.
10/4/2017 · Construction
A Reasonable Method to Estimate Loss of Labor Productivity Due to Overtime
In the construction industry, it is largely agreed that overtime work adversely affects labor productivity. However, there is no universally accepted method for estimating the resulting loss of productivity, and many of the studies commonly used to estimate such losses have been subject to criticism by industry experts and the courts.
8/2/2017 · Construction
The Collapsed As-Built Windows Schedule Analysis Method
The Collapsed As-Built Windows Schedule Analysis (AACE® International Recommended Practice 29R-03, Method Implementation Protocol 3.9) is a modeled, subtractive, multiple-base method. It is a retrospective CPM schedule analysis which is typically used to prove entitlement for compensable delay and assess concurrency of delay within a window of time. The analysis simulates the as-built conditions within a schedule window and then delays are removed from the CPM model. If the forecasted project finish date "collapses" but-for or absent compensable delays, then entitlement for compensable time-related costs can be demonstrated. This article addresses the usage of the Collapsed As-Built Windows protocol and the advantages and disadvantages of the methodology.
Discrete Damages/Cost Variance Analysis Method for Quantifying Damages in Construction Claims
The "discrete damages/cost variance analysis method" for quantifying construction claim damages involves the specific distribution of all costs incurred on the project rather than quantifying only certain parts of the cost or damage analysis as may be used in the other methods.
Developing Subcontract Pricing As Applied to Building Construction
ABSTRACT - This paper provides guidelines to commercial construction cost engineers for the development of a plan for obtaining and utilizing subcontractor cost information for use in bidding, procurement, scheduling, change order management, and claim management. The paper is based upon personal field experience gained in cost engineering, scheduling, bidding, planning, contracting, and claim analyses.
Construction Claims For Variation in Quantity
A component of a construction claim often relates to the cost, quantity, and quality of the materials that the contractor installed on a project. The contractor frequently purchases these materials and agrees to install the quantities of materials on a unit price basis, i.e., a unit price that includes both the cost of the materials and the cost to install them.
The Importance and Value of "Notice" Provisions in Construction Contracts
By: Long International - Michael Harris
Most construction contracts, whether they are standard or customized forms, usually contain specific provisions related expressly to the process of giving "notice." The notice generally refers to an obligation on the part of the Contractor to notify the relevant party administering the contract, normally the architect, resident engineer, or owner's representative, of a claim or change event that gives rise to possible additional entitlement for time and/or cost.
Construction Disputes: Schedule and Delay Analysis Methodologies
The equitable allocation of responsibility for project delays is essential to the resolution of many construction disputes. Contractors frequently assert that they have been delayed for reasons beyond their control. Owners often remain unconvinced that the Contractor is legitimately entitled to a time extension or delay, acceleration and loss of productivity damages.
Diagnostic Radiology Expert Witness Marc Glickstein
Medivence
Marc F. Glickstein, MD, FACR
6110 N. Ocean Blvd
Ocean Ridge FL 33435
Marc Glickstein, MD, FACR, is a partner in a large private practice radiology group, on the senior medical staff of 8 area hospitals, and an assistant clinical professor of Radiology at University of CT School of Medicine. He has over 27 years of active clinical involvement in Neuroradiology, as well as General Radiology including MRI, Mammography, CT, and Ultrasound.
Dr. Glickstein is a Fellow of The American College of Radiology and a Past President and Officer of The Radiology Society of CT. He is the author of over 25 peer-reviewed articles.
Dr. Glickstein offers litigation support services to attorneys for both Plaintiff and Defense. He has testified as a medico-legal expert over 20 times in the past five years. With his medical background and experience in photography, Dr. Glickstein specializes in providing Medical Demonstrative Evidence to attorneys in personal injury and medical malpractice cases.
CT & CAT Scan
Musculoskeletal Radiology
Demonstrative Evidence - medical
Legal Medicine
Spine Radiology
Personal Injury Evaluation
Education: MD, Yale University School of Medicine; University of Pennsylvania; Yale-New Haven Hospital; BA, Brandeis University.
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12/4/2013 · Radiology
Medical Demonstrative Evidence
By: Dr. Marc Glickstein
Radiology is a critical component of most medical care. As a consequence of this, legal cases in which individuals are claiming injuries will frequently have imaging studies as a central aspect of the record. Demonstrative evidence can be used as an important instrument in helping to lay the proper foundation for creating a compelling and memorable argument in the presentation of a legal case
Photography Engineer Expert Paul Kayfetz
Paul Kayfetz, Inc. Engineering Photography
Paul Kayfetz
Bolinas CA 94924
For forty years, PAUL KAYFETZ, INC. through Mr. Kayfetz' expert testimony, has routinely admitted the following into evidence:
Driverseye Visibility Studies
Night-Time Photography
Computer and Video Simulations
Accident Reconstruction Photos
Photogrammetry Photo Measuring
Our computer engineers, video engineers and engineering photography experts:
Apply Accepted Engineering Measurements Procedures
Have Published Numerous Peer-Reviewed Engineering Papers
Use HD Video Systems that Produce Movie Theater Quality
Apply Cutting Edge Computer Techniques for Lifelike Photorealistic Images (not Computer Cartoons)
Coordinate with the Best Accident Reconstruction and Human Factors Experts for Technical Accuracy
PAUL KAYFETZ, INC. frequently helps plan complete technical testing, visibility study, computer simulation and demonstrative evidence strategy - coordinating a group of technical witnesses who are independently retained by counsel. This is requested by many clients because of Mr. Kayfetz' track record, his previous career as an attorney, his extensive contact with top experts from his 40 years experience as an Engineering Photography consultant working with the best forensic witnesses on many of the major cases during those decades, and upon his membership and participation in major engineering societies.
Each year. Mr. Kayfetz helps attorneys win and save hundreds of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements. This results primarily from his experience and expertise. It also stems from his ability to discover measurements from existing photos. PAUL KAYFETZ, INC are ahead of everyone in their field because they invest in HD cameras costing $250,000 each, six figure computer systems, custom engineering computer programs, and staff engineers - not artists.
A major part of their work is evaluating and keeping out of evidence opponents' forensic photography, computer simulations, or computer animations which do not comply with the rules of evidence. This has swung multi-million dollar results several times in recent years.
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9/27/2016 · Human Factors
"Is the Camera the Same as the Human Eye?" - A Visibility Expert Discusses the Complexity of Using Video Photography to Inform and Persuade Jurors
By: Paul Kayfetz
The explanation then given is a basic, but little understood, fundamental of the presentation of a visibility study in court. A visibility study depicts what is available to be seen by a person with normal, unimpaired vision under defined conditions similar enough to those at issue to provide relevant information about levels of visibility, lines-of-sight, timing of visibility, and to demonstrate expert witness(es)' opinions.
By: Paul Kayfetz, JD
Jurors jumped as the wild boar in the motorcycle headlights suddenly filled the large screen in front of them.A week later they awarded the motorcyclist several million dollars against Caltrans for not mitigating a chronic wild pig problem on Highway One in Monterey County. The jury found that the motorcyclist had a 0.10 blood alcohol level and was negligent, but that our HD-video visibility study showed that even an unimpaired driver could not have seen the pig in time to avoid it.
9/17/2007 · Computers
Visibility Studies: On a Clear HD-Video You Can See Forever
The objective of this article is to report on the integration of improved video and related computer technology into existing, long-accepted visibility study preparation and presentation methodologies. The result has been an incremental extension of the types of visual environments which can be reproduced with substantial similarity for admission as visibility evidentiary exhibits in court
Document Examination Expert Mike Wakshull
Q9 Consulting, Inc
Mike Wakshull
MS, CQE, PMP, CISA
Temecula CA 92589
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Mike Wakshull is a civil and criminal court-qualified document examiner who partners with legal clients to dissect the evidence presented in handwritten and computer-generated questioned documents. His valid approach produces winning arguments during the trial. Wakshull applies his scientific training to examine questioned documents which is a court requirement. He uses generally accepted practices such as ASTM standards. His laboratory is well-equipped and he has built a large forensic reference library. Wakshull is skilled at creating and explaining complex exhibits in easy-to-understand language and pictures. His courtroom approach is to teach and engage the trial participants—opposing attorney, judge and jury.
Mike Wakshull holds a graduate school certificate in Forensic Document Examination. Since the 1980s, Mr. Wakshull has worked and studied in the science and discipline of Document Examination and Handwriting Analysis. He is one of only a handful of forensic document examiners with graduate school training in the science of forensic document examination. His opinion is always based on sound fundamentals of evidence. Mr. Wakshull has spoken at International and local conferences and seminars and also holds professional certifications that bring unique skills to your case. As a Certified Quality Engineer, Mr. Wakshull studied the science of variability and applied this to the analysis of handwriting and documents. As a Certified Information Systems Auditor, he applies his knowledge of information systems and technology to the analysis of documents.
Q9 Consulting, Inc. Has both an extensive research library and laboratory. Q9 Consulting, Inc. serves Southern California counties of Riverside, San Diego, Orange, San Bernardino, and surrounding regions. Work is accepted from all other locations.
Wills (Printed and Holographic)
Social Security Cards
Anonymous Letters
Crime Scene Writing
Notarized Writing
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Altered Documents
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7/23/2019 · Documentation Examination & Analysis
A Weak Forensic Document Examiner's Opinion Helps Win Case
By: Mike Wakshull
You have hired a forensic examiner to analyze evidence for your civil case. After a thorough examination of the evidence, the forensic examiner delivers a weak forensic opinion toward favoring your theory of the case. Will the examiner's weak opinion help you in trial?
Discovery of a Cut-and-Paste Alteration Without the Source Signatures
Generally, document examiners state that a source signatures is needed to show that the signature on a document is cut from another document then pasted onto the document in question. In this case study, a technique is presented to demonstrate how a cut-and-paste was discovered without the source signature.
Birth Certificate Altered to Smuggle Child Into the United States
When she was a girl, the young woman had emigrated with her family to the United States from her home country in Africa. She grew up in the northeastern USA and was now attending college. As part of her application for United States citizenship she must present her birth certificate. Her father sent the birth certificate to her. The birth certificate had apparent alterations. Government officials refused to accept the birth as valid because her appearance did not match the age on the birth certificate. She was born in 1994 yet birth certificate appears to state her year of birth as 1984.
2/27/2017 · Forensic Analysis
Forensic Document Examination Reveals Altered Deed of Trust in Divorce Dispute
The divorce had been finalized 15 years earlier. The husband had moved on with his life. He was happily remarried and enjoying his retirement years. The ex-wife could not let go. She sued in the Superior Court of Los Angeles claiming the husband would not relinquish rights to real property and other interests that had been part of the divorce settlement.
Authenticity of Questioned Signature on Life Insurance After Brain Surgery
The decedent signed a life insurance beneficiary form a few weeks after having brain surgery. The plaintiff claimed the signature was not executed by the decedent. The defense claimed that the decedent had signed the document and the differences are attributed to the effects of brain surgery.
10/26/2011 · Documentation Examination & Analysis
Improve Your Outcome in Questioned Document Cases: Make Sure Your Document Examiner Follows Accepted Methodologies
By: Mike Wakshull, MS, CQE, PMP, CISA
As with any other profession, document examiners have a range of expertise and experience. As important as it is for your client to make a clear assessment of your abilities, it is up to you to determine in advance, with a high degree of accuracy, whether the document examiner you plan to hire will perform the most accurate assessments and be ready to back up those assessments with a scientifically repeatable methodology in court.
Can Forensic Experts Overcome Their Biases?
None of us wants to feel that our opinions are tainted by bias. The ability to recognize when bias is an influence in an expert's opinion and the skill of an expert to overcome his or her biases is integral to an expert's credibility.
The End of the Zodiac Mystery: How Forensic Science Helped Solve One of the Most Infamous Serial Killer Cases of the Century [Kindle Edition]
Michael Wakshull
The Most Dangerous Animal of All was co-written by the estranged son of California's infamous Zodiac killer to reveal his father's true identity. When the book hit the streets the skeptics were in full force. Just like those who mocked the boy who cried wolf, no one could blame them. Too many people had already claimed to either be the killer or to know who he really was.
Line by Line: Forensic Document Examination -- A Strategy for Legal Professionals
Forensic document examination, performed correctly, is a reliable discipline that can demonstrate the innocence of your client or the guilt of your opponent. Used strategically, it can help you settle out of court. When court is necessary, your document examiner can present a case so clearly that the outcome is beyond doubt. To achieve this, your document examiner must be proficient in the latest techniques and adept at reporting results.
The End of the Zodiac Mystery
" Q9 Consulting, Inc. announces the release of a new book, The End of the Zodiac Mystery, How Forensic Science Helped Solve One of the Most the Most Infamous Serial Killer Cases of the Century by Michael Wakshull."
Engineering Expert Witnesses Quality Forensic Engineering LLC
Quality Forensic Engineering, LLC
Brian Pfeifer, Ph.D., P.E.
2341 Hansen Court
Quality Forensic Engineering, LLC is a full-service forensic engineering and accident reconstruction firm, providing engineering support to clients in the areas of collision reconstruction, premises liability, and product liability. With over 20 years of experience for each of our senior engineers, we utilize the latest technology for documenting evidence and retrieving data including FARO 3D scanning, aerial drone imaging, and black box downloads. Our forensic engineers are mobile, supporting clients throughout the U.S. Headquartered in Tallahassee, Florida with a satellite office in Jacksonville, Florida, we look forward to serving you.
Dr. Brian Pfeifer, P.E.,
With over 20 years of experience investigating and testifying in cases involving a variety of forensic engineering issues, Dr. Pfeifer is a leading expert in accident reconstruction, roadside safety, maintenance of traffic, and analysis of mechanical systems, and product failures. Dr. Pfeifer has a strong background in the design, development, and implementation of roadside safety hardware including guardrails, bridge rails, and crash cushions. Over 33 patents have been filed worldwide on behalf of Dr. Pfeifer and associated colleagues who invented safer guardrail systems and terminals, vehicle storage systems, shipping container handling systems, and material handling and storage methods.
Dr. Pfeifer has published numerous papers to various organizations including the Transportation Research Board and Port Technology International, covering topics ranging from new guardrail systems, energy-absorbing guardrail terminals, and breakaway mechanisms incorporated in traffic signs to material handling technology. Dr. Pfeifer's expertise has been shared with many organizations such as the Florida Justice Association, Palm Beach County Justice Association, American Bar Association, Defense Research Institute, and Alabama Defense Lawyers Association with presentations he's made on topics including vehicle collisions, bicycle accidents, roadway constructions zones, and accident reconstruction expert witness utilization.
Dr. Pfeifer is a registered Professional Engineer in three states and stays current with learning new technology in the field of forensic engineering. He has refined his skills and knowledge of accident reconstruction and roadside safety by taking dozens of continuing education courses over the span of his career.
Vehicle Collisions
Tractor / Trailer Collisions
Occupant Kinematics
Roadside Safety/Guardrails
Construction Zones
Black Box Analysis
Product Failure Analysis
Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) evaluation
Restraint System Analysis
Ms. Traci Campbell, P.E., CXLT,
Ms. Campbell is an Industrial engineer with specialties in industrial accident reconstruction, including slip, trip, and fall analysis, human and environment interaction, forklifts, applicable standards and guidelines, and workplace-safety issues. Her expertise also includes vehicular accident reconstruction involving automobiles, trucks, tractor-trailers, and recreational vehicles, as well as, product failure analysis.
Slip / Trip / Fall
Retail Facility Safety
Human and Environment Interaction
OSHA Regulations
ADA Regulations
ANSI / ASTM / Building Codes
Guarding & Warnings
Forklifts and Construction Equipment
Theme Parks / Recreation Safety and Facilities
Airbag and Black Box Analysis
Product Design / Failure Analysis
Mr. Chris Yates, P.E.,
Mr. Chris Yates, P.E., is a Mechanical Engineer with specialties in accident reconstruction, including electronic module downloads for both automobile airbag modules and tractor-trailer electronic control modules. His expertise includes auto accidents, tractor-trailer accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, and other roadway accidents. His expertise also includes seat belts, occupant kinematics, product failure analysis, and other general engineering issues.
Tractor / Trailer Accidents
Airbag and Automobile Black Box Analysis
ECM and Tractor-trailer Black Box Analysis
>General Engineering
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Audio Video Forensics Expert Witness Bryan Neumeister
USA FORENSIC, llc.
Bryan Neumeister
Certified Audio & Video Forensic Expert
44 W. Monroe Street
Penthouse # 3302
Bryan Neumeister, CEO of USA Forensics, is a court certified Audio and Video Forensic Expert. Mr. Neumeister has over 34 years of professional experience Clarifying Videos, Still Pictures (film and digital), and Audio Recordings so that jurors can better see and hear evidence. With studios and forensic equipment more advanced than most Federal Agencies, he is able video to large format still pictures for use as Exemplars.
Mr. Neumeister presents high resolution video in court to explain Procedure or Evidence of Tampering to juries. Using 3D Sonograph and Spectrograph printouts, he can also spot and visually explain the "altering of tapes." His Video Recreations have been honored at the Canne Film Festival and have received 39 Emmy Awards from the National Association of Television Arts and Sciences for Technical Excellence.
Mr. Neumeister has worked on over 200 Forensic Cases since 2010. His non-military court cases include: RICO, Murder, Murder for Hire, Fraud, Robbery, Armed Robbery, Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Arson, Kidnapping, Bank Robbery, DUI, DWI, Civil Cases...etc. He is certified in Military, Federal, State, Civil, and Aviation court.
Large Cases include:
US Government vs. Charles Keating - Retained as Video Expert
State of Arizona vs. Jodi Arias - Retained as Audio and Photography Expert
US Grand Jury: The Hope Steffy Case – Video Expert
US Government vs. Charles Keating III - Retained as Video Expert
US Federal Government vs. State of AZ. - King Case as Video Expert
Currently: Encrypted Department of Justice Case
Audio & Video Analysis
Voice Enhancement, Verification, Authentication
Forensic Voice Comparison
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Aerial Surveillance
Still Photography Enhancement
Video Up-Resolution to HD Court Exemplars
Facial Comparisons / Recognition
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4/11/2013 · Investigation & Surveillance
The Truth About Surveillance Systems : Reality vs. TV
By: Bryan Neumeister
We've all seen the TV crime shows where the forensic technician opens the grainy surveillance, then zooms in on a tiny face, license plate or scrap of paper, hits the enhance button and, magically, the image becomes sharp and clear (accompanied by appropriate background music).
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Brighton & Hove Albion forward Elvis Manu has joined Turkish Super League side Genclerbirligi SK on a free transfer.
Manu arrived at Albion from Feyenoord in August 2015, but struggled to secure regular game time, and joins the Turkish side on a two-year deal.
Manager Chris Hughton said, "The competition for places in our forward areas means that it has been very difficult for Elvis to play the number of matches he would have liked.
"He has worked hard during his time here, but with his game time likely to be limited again, this is the best move for him.
The Dutchman leaves Albion after making a total of 17 appearances, scoring three goals.
He also went out on loan to Huddersfield Town and Dutch Eredivisie side Go Ahead Eagles in the last two seasons respectively.


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Q: Create SpatialLinesDataFrame from point coordinates I am doing a animal tracking project. My data "finaltrimmed" looks like this
  TrackIndex     Time x_position y_position
1             1   0.1034        425        171
2             1   0.1379        425        169
3             1   0.1724        427        166
.........
125          25   1.1030        462        397
126          25   1.1380        462        397
127          25   1.1720        462        397
128          25   1.2070        462        397
129          25   1.2410        461        398
130          25   1.2760        462        399
131          25   1.3100        461        399
132          25   1.3450        461        399
133          25   1.3790        460        399
134          25   1.4140        460        399
.....
268          41   1.8280        302        280
269          41   1.8620        303        279
270          41   1.8970        302        280
271          41   1.9310        302        280
272          41   1.9660        302        281
273          41   2.0000        302        281
274          41   2.0340        302        281
275          41   2.0690        302        282
276          41   2.1030        302        282
277          41   2.1380        302        282
278          41   2.1720        302        283
........

I wish to create a line for each unique TrackIndex, which basically tracks how each individual insect move over time. And from there I want create a SpatialLinesDataFrame based on TrackIndex. Eventually, I want to use "buffer"function in "adehabitatMA" package to create a buffer area around each line.
I was able to create a SpatialPointsDataFrame using the following command.
xy<-cbind(finaltrimmed$x_position,finaltrimmed$y_position)
MatrixofPoints<-matrix(xy,ncol=2)
points<-SpatialPoints(MatrixofPoints)
dataframe=data.frame(finaltrimmed$TrackIndex)
df.points<-SpatialPointsDataFrame(points,dataframe)

However, I was not able to create a SpatialLinesDataFrame in a similar way.
My idea is to split the data frame "final trimmed" first with "split" function.
splitfinal<-split(finaltrimmed,finaltrimmed$TrackIndex)

which gives me the following data structure
$1
    TrackIndex  Time x_position y_position newindex
 1:       1246 347.0        316        214        1
 2:       1246 347.0        316        214        2
 ......
57:       1246 348.9        325        201       57
58:       1246 349.0        330        201       58
    TrackIndex  Time x_position y_position newindex
$25
    TrackIndex  Time x_position y_position newindex
 1:       1318 363.6        375        422        1
 2:       1318 363.7        375        422        2
 .....
57:       1318 365.6        399        406       57
58:       1318 365.6        400        406       58
From there, I can cbind the x and y positions in "splitfinal" (this step didn't work out because "splitfinal" is a list of lists). I am also not sure how to create a Lines-class, which is required to create a SpatialLinesDataFrame.
I am been stuck for many days and could not figure a way.
Can anyone help?

A: Here is an approach that should work:
Example data:
finaltrimmed <- read.table(text="TrackIndex  Time x_position y_position
1    1   0.1034  425  171
2    1   0.1379  425  169
3    1   0.1724  427  166
130 25   1.2760  462  399
131 25   1.3100  461  399
132 25   1.3450  461  399
133 25   1.3790  460  399
134 25   1.4140  460  399
274 41   2.0340  302  281
275 41   2.0690  302  282
276 41   2.1030  302  282
277 41   2.1380  302  282
278 41   2.1720  302  283")

Solution:
library(raster)
ft <- split(finaltrimmed, finaltrimmed$TrackIndex)

z <- lapply(ft, function(i) spLines(as.matrix(i[, c('x_position', 'y_position')]), attr=data.frame(TrackIndex=i$TrackIndex[1])))
names(z) <- NULL
zz <- do.call(bind, z)

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Microsoft Considers Licensing Xbox Software
Paul Thurrott | Jun 29, 2005
Microsoft Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates revealed that his company is considering licensing the software underlying its Xbox video game system to third parties. The move could lead to a dramatic increase in market share for the Xbox, which currently lags behind market leader Sony PlayStation 2 by a wide margin.
Microsoft confirmed Gates's statements, noting that the company is looking into licensing the basic software behind the Xbox. However, it wouldn't confirm that Gates was referring to the Xbox 360, which is the next-generation Xbox console that Microsoft will ship this year. Compared with the original Xbox, the Xbox 360 includes dramatically improved system software.
According to a Microsoft spokesperson, if Microsoft does license its Xbox system, the terms will be similar to those that the company now offers PC makers for Windows. Beyond that, everything is speculation. Many people suspect that Microsoft would like to see the software power set-top boxes that incorporate such things as DVD, digital video, digital music playback, and perhaps even rival video game systems.


Set your thermostat slightly higher when you're not home. This will still keep your house cool but without using as much energy as it would when you're home.
Don't turn your unit on and off every time you enter or leave the house. Turning it on several times a day can actually increase your bill since it takes more energy to cool the house back down once the temperature has risen.
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Stoilkovski: Filipce's family and Filipov own 13,500 square meters of land on Vodno
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New illegal buildings of SDSM oligarchs. This new affair could be called the "Spanish Village 2", directed by Health Minister Venko Filipce and his closest relatives. His wife Maja, his mother-in-law Katerina Savevska, her husband and son Jordan and Aleksandar Savevski, along with family friend Goran Filipov are owners of plots for construction of Vodno with a total area of 13.5 thousand square meters, said VMRO-DPMNE spokesperson Naum Stoilkovski.
"In this area is the property of his mother-in-law and Goran Filipov, owner of Synergy, the firm that has so far won about 7 million euros in tenders from the Ministry of Health.
According to publicly available cadastral data, Maja, Katerina, Jordan and Aleksandar Savevski own 11 cadastral parcels. The Savevski family owns 7 plots. Filipov owns 8 plots. The urban plan further developed for the said sites states that A4 buildings (324 m2 per parcel) can be constructed here, including temporary accommodation, hotels, motels, retirement homes…
And on the board of the facility being built, by investors Katerina and Goran, it says that a family house is being built that needs an A1 code. The ties between Filipov and Filipce are obvious, family-owned joint ventures and properties with the minister approving 7m euros in tenders. It is an obvious conflict of interest," Stoilkovski said.
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Your skin tells the story of your life. It talks about your stresses, your joys, whether you spent too much time in the sun, whether you smoke or drink. Our skin tells people so much about us so we should take care of it. When we are younger we tend to have great skin and we take it for granted. But as we get older we realize that our skin also gets damaged not just by the sun or the environment but by the things we feed it either internally or on the skin surface.
As you age you may experience things that you never experienced earlier. Many women develop adult acne that flares up in your 30s. Adult acne tends to cause you to get acne around your chin, mouth, and nose. This can be frustrating for those who have always had perfect skin but there are ways to take care of it. You may have to chance your cleanser and use a gentle, fragrance free cleaner but you may also have to consult your Dermatologist to prescribe for you a cleanser.
It is never too late or early to take care of your skin. You can start immediately. Here are skin tips for the different decades.
1. Protect yourself from the sun. Keep yourself protected from the sun. This includes using sunscreen, staying under the shade, wearing hats and wearing protective clothing.
2. Smoking ages you as it make your skin look order and also contributes to wrinkles. Smoking also damages collagen and elastin. So don't smoke and don't hang around smokers.
3. Don't stay in the bath for too long as hot water removes essential oils from your skin.
4. Don't use strong soaps. These soaps or detergents strip oil from your skin.
5. Don't rub your skin dry after bathing. Pat your skin or blot it so that moisture remains.
6. Eat healthy. Take enough vegetables, fruits, grains, and proteins. Don't do a lot of junk food. Also eat fresh food and stay away from canned or processed food if you can.
7. Exercise is good for your skin. Exercise is good for your circulation and thus good for your skin. It also allows your skin to sweat out toxins which are just under the skin leaving your skin healthy and glowing.
8. Manage your stress. It makes your skin sensitive and it can trigger skin problems.
9. Drink a lot of water. This is good for flushing out toxins that may age your skin but it is also important for the elastic of your skin.
10. Make antioxidants and Omega 3 part of your diet. Fish oil omega 2 is good for your skin as it hydrates your skin from the inside out. Also green tea, blueberries, green vegetables are good for fighting free radicals that damage our skin.
You need to change your cleanser and moisturizer as you age because your skin gets drier, thinner, and sensitive. As your skin ages it will need a new skin regime.
In your 20's your skin will still produce enough oil (serum) and you will have healthy skin cell turnover and skin cells will regenerate every 14-25 days. You may not realize it but you still need to be careful as that alcohol, smoking, late nights, staying in the sun without sunscreen or a hat will start to show up on your skin after around 10 years.
• Start using a gentle cleaner to make sure your skin is at its best.
• Rethink those products that promise a lighter complexion now. It may not seem like a big deal when you are trying to chase a yellow yellow complexion but those chemicals (many of them) are hurting your skin and you may not see the effects until later.
• If you are able to afford sunscreen then you should buy one. If you are unable to get one you can still get a lotion that has some sort of sunscreen protection.
• As tempting as it may be don't go out without a hat for functions where you will be in the sun for hours.
According to research when you reach your 30th birthday your collagen production slows by 1% every year. Your skin regeneration slows to 30 days and this leads to dehydration and dryness. You will start to show sun damage by getting age spots or brown spots you will also start to get fine lines around your eyes.
• Feed your skin with ingredients that allow your skin to maintain its glow.
• You will also need to step up your beauty regime of exfoliation and get a richer moisturizer. Cleanse and moisturize daily.
• Start taking multivitamins to help your skin maintain its glow.
• Use an exfoliator weekly and try to look for one that has alpha hydroxyl acids (AHAs). The AHAs help to keep your skin young and beautiful.
• It is recommended that you should use a night cream and eye cream every day.
• Eat fruits and vegetables that are full of vitamin C and antioxidants.
• Make sure that when you go out your skin is covered.
• Get a good sunscreen.
Your skin will most likely be dry and sensitive. You will now have age spots, wrinkles, and uneven skin tone as your skin will not be renewing itself rapidly.
• Use a good eye cream to deal with the eye area will which by this age has wrinkles and may have dark circles.
• You will need to use a treatment serum under your moisturizer.
• Get an anti-aging moisturizer with vitamin c, retinol, and antioxidants.
Depending on the women Menopause could start in your 40's or 50s. When menopause starts there is a decrease in production of collagen (30%). Your skin also gets dehydrated and dry. The skin usually has prominent wrinkles, age spots and is very sensitive.
• At this age you will need to use one of those age serums. Get one which contains antioxidants, and vitamin C.
• You will also need to change your cleanser to use a super gentle cleanser.
• You need to use a rich night cream which contains peptides.
• Depending on how you feel about using stem cells, you can also use skincare products that have stem cells and growth factors these will trigger new cell growth and enhance Collagen formation.


A Ferris wheel has a radius of 72 feet and its center is 85 feet above the ground. At the top of the Ferris wheel, Sam is in the topmost car. If the Ferris wheel makes two complete revolutions per minute, how high above the ground will Sam be after 10 seconds?
How far does a wheel of radius 2 feet roll along level ground in making 300 revolutions?
I need to rebuild a wagon wheel, the metal wheel rim is 41" diameter, inside the rim is a one and a half inch by one and a half inch wood wheel. I thought I would glue up a hexagon from a 2x6 or 2x8 piece of wood and then draw and cut out the 41" diameter wood circle. ? what would work better the 2x6 or the 2x8 and what is the lenghth of the cuts needed in order to give me the 41' diameter I need.
how much energy in KW do i need to start and subsequently rotate a 4 ton fly wheel of 1 metre radius at 12 rpm?
A ferris wheel is 250 feet in diameter and revolves every 40 seconds when in motion. Your step up to seat on the wheel at the bottom 2 feet above the ground so you are sitting 4 feet above the ground to start. Derive the formula for the height of your seat at time (t). If I go three times around, how long is the ride in ditance traveled?


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WWE star punished backstage at Raw! Vince McMahon bans another WWE phrase?
November 17, 2016 by Oli Davis Leave a Comment
In Dave Meltzer's review of this week's Raw in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, he recapped the main event segment where Mick Foley was defending all the progressive accomplishments Raw has had since the brand split. He mentioned Raw had the first women's main event in 12 years and the first ever women's Hell in a Cell match. You would think saying the first ever women's match to main event a major WWE PPV would've been more impressive? Well according to Meltzer:
"They are still banned from saying that Charlotte vs. Banks was the main event at Hell in a Cell. So weird."
After his altercation with Chris Jericho on WWE's international tour, Sin Cara was reportedly 'exiled' to the Smackdown brand for the rest of the dates, and came very close to getting released outright for his third rumoured backstage bust-up. According to PWInsider and the Wrestling Observer, however, it looks like WWE are imposing their own brand of locker room justice instead.
Sin Cara was apparently flown home by WWE after the last international tour date, but for some reason wasn't flown into Buffalo, New York, where Raw took place this week. This meant he had to fly in from Europe and then drive six hours to get to Raw. And then when he got there, he wasn't allowed into the talent dressing room and had to change in the extras' dressing room with the fake security guards from the Lesnar/Goldberg segment.
It was reported a few weeks ago that Randy Orton would be missing Survivor Series this weekend because his wife is due to give birth around the same time. The Wrestling Observer is now reporting Orton will work Survivor Series, but will miss the following week's Smackdown Live show because he's taking time off. He'll return FROM OUTTA NOWHERE the week after.
What do you think of Sin Cara's backstage punishement? Tell us how it's on the list in the comments below.
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