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PRISM News - July 2016
PRISM Creators Win the 2016 HVC Award
Marta Kwiatkowska, Gethin Norman and Dave Parker have been given the 2016 HVC award for "the invention, development and maintenance of the PRISM probabilistic model checker".
The HVC award is given to the most influential work in the last five years in formal verification, simulation, and testing. The committee awarded Marta Kwiatkowska, Gethin Norman and Dave Parker for their work on PRISM, recognising "their outstanding contributions to probabilistic model checking and, more generally, to formal verification".
PRISM (see www.prismmodelchecker.org) is a software tool for modelling and studying the behaviour of real-life systems whose behaviour exhibits uncertainty or randomness. It can be used to analyse everything from the the safety of a car's airbag control system, to the performance of a Bluetooth-enabled wireless device, to the behaviour of proteins in the human cell. PRISM has been used by researchers worldwide in fields as diverse as computer security, robotics, systems biology and quantum cryptography.
The tool has been in continuous development for over 15 years, has been downloaded more than 50,000 times, and almost 500 research papers have been published about its usage and development.
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Last month Americans watched California burn in wildfires that left dozens dead, thousands homeless, and San Francisco shrouded in smoke. It was the type of climate catastrophe scientists warn will become increasingly common as we pump more and more carbon into the atmosphere. Weeks later, we watched what's likely to be another recurring spectacle — fires in Paris as citizens burned cars to protest higher fuel taxes designed to limit carbon emissions.
France's so-called "Yellow Vests" protest has resonated with some on the American left, who argue that gas taxes are little more than a regressive levy on the poor. But they're dead wrong.
First of all, we know higher fuel prices work to lower consumption, whether they're the result of taxation or high market prices for crude oil. Between 2008 and 2013, when American fuel prices spiked, the result was the first net reduction in miles driven by Americans in generations and a shift away from gas guzzling sports cars, SUVs, and trucks to more fuel efficient models (a trend that has sadly reversed since 2013 as prices have fallen again). In Norway, where high gas taxes make gas cost nearly $8 per gallon, electric vehicles are now over half of new car registrations and Norwegians are on the way to meeting their goal of eliminating gasoline-powered vehicles from their roads by 2030.
The federal gas tax has been stuck at only 18 cents per gallon since 1993, and doesn't rise with inflation. It's too low even to pay to repair our crumbling roads and bridges, much less reduce consumption to a sustainable level. Even in heavily Democratic Massachusetts, voters in 2014 overturned a law that merely indexed the state gas tax to inflation. Meanwhile, transportation has become America's largest source of carbon pollution, recently overtaking power generation.
It's no mystery why conservatives oppose gas taxes, and why billionaire oil activists like the Kochs spend fortunes to lobby against them. They prefer to ignore climate change, since action to prevent it hurts their businesses. So it's dismaying to see left-wing activists agreeing with them out of a misguided belief that these taxes will hurt working people.
The thing is, our status quo, in which we expect every American adult to commute by car, is already a capitalist catastrophe for the poor. We live with an unspoken and unexamined expectation that every adult American will purchase a car, then be on the hook for thousands of dollars a year in insurance payments, gas, and maintenance. AAA estimates that the average yearly cost of ownership for a new car is $8,500 per year, a ruinous expense for low-income Americans.
To add insult to injury, heavy government spending on commuter highways and sprawl has allowed the wealthy to decamp to segregated suburbs, bankrupting many older, urban communities. It's saddled these communities, many of which had those same commuter highway projects built literally on top of them, with a disproportionate share of automobile pollution and traffic deaths. A 2013 study by the Boston Public Health Commission suggests Roxbury and Dorchester have among the region's highest rates of asthma, a health measure closely linked to car pollution. The beneficiaries of all this damage and expense are multinational companies like General Motors, ExxonMobil, and Wall Street banks.
In this climate crisis, we're already out of time to start raising the price of gas, but we can't stop there. We must invest in expanded public transit infrastructure to link workers to jobs, especially in poorer areas that were intentionally passed over by racist postwar planning decisions. In areas that are already connected to transit we need to build more affordable housing and denser, walkable neighborhoods. Many Bostonians already prefer these sorts of neighborhoods, like Beacon Hill and the Back Bay — they're in such high demand that they're unaffordable for most working people. But car-oriented zoning policies have made it difficult to build neighborhoods like this today, encouraging exurban sprawl instead. They must be reversed.
Our experiment with auto-oriented development had already proven itself economically calamitous for the poor and destructive to our communities, even before we found ourselves in a climate crisis. It's time to end that experiment, starting with the artificially cheap gas that fuels it.
Michael Sweeney is a transit advocate and film editor. Follow him on Twitter @mtsw.

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If you are looking for a unique form of whitefish, pollock fish can be an excellent option, thanks to its impressive nutrient profile and ready availability in many different markets. It provides many benefits which include skin care, weight loss, and has anti-inflammatory properties, among others. However, before adding a new type of fish to your diet, it is critical to understand where it comes from, what it contains, and what potential health benefits it can deliver.
Pollock is the name commonly associated with two different species of marine fish, known as Pollachius pollachius and Pollachius virens, respectively. These two species are commonly interchanged but are also widely known as coley, European pollock, and Boston Blue. Pollock fish can weigh as much as 45 pounds and maybe 3-3.5 feet in length. In most fish markets, you will find this fish labeled as Alaskan pollock, although this is also known as Walleye Pollock. A majority of pollock fish are caught in the northern Pacific Ocean. It is a whitefish with delicate flesh, similar to salmon, that is flaky and light when consumed.
There are countless ways to prepare pollock fish, ranging from full filets of fish to fish sticks, and as an ingredient in ceviche and other protein-rich salads. While some people dislike the flavor of pollock, it remains one of the top five fish species harvested and distributed in the United States. This fish has become particularly popular with vegetarians due to its unusually dense nutrient profile, even in comparison to other "healthy" fish.
Pollock fish contains a rich source of protein providing 40% of daily required proteins per 6-ounce serving. This fish also provides notable levels of B vitamins, selenium, and phosphorus, as well as lower levels of zinc, copper, iron, calcium, potassium, and magnesium. Perhaps most importantly, there are quite a few omega-3 fatty acids found in this fish, which have numerous healthy effects on the body.
There are many important health benefits of pollock fish, such as improving skin health, managing diabetes, lowering cholesterol levels, reducing inflammation, stimulating circulation and potentially preventing cancer, among others.
Some of the monounsaturated fats present in pollock fish, particularly omega-3 fatty acids, are known to be anti-inflammatory in nature and can help to improve the appearance and health of the skin. This can be beneficial for age spots and blemishes, as well as inflammatory conditions affecting the skin.
Compared to other sources of meat and protein, pollock fish is notably low in calories, but it is rich in other minerals, nutrients, and fatty acids. More importantly, it is high in protein, which can increase metabolic speed and help with burning calories.
People often overlook B vitamins, but they play key roles in everything from the metabolic rate of the body to the strength and durability of the hair. If you are suffering from dandruff problems, split ends or hair loss, adding pollock fish and its high level of vitamin B12 is a good choice.
Pollock fish are high in vitamin B6, as well as selenium, both of which have been linked to lower cholesterol levels and a reduced risk of coronary heart disease. Selenium also acts as an antioxidant, which can help prevent damage and oxidative stress in the arteries and blood vessels. Two of the omega-3 fatty acids found in pollock fish are also known to lower triglyceride levels and elevate "good" cholesterol levels in the body.
A number of B vitamins, including niacin and vitamin B6, are noted for reducing inflammation within the body. The omega-3 acids and other antioxidants in pollock fish are also able to treat inflammatory conditions, such as arthritis, gout, headaches, and migraines, as well as gastrointestinal distress.
High levels of protein, vitamin B6, selenium, and phosphorus play an important role in protecting our cognitive abilities. These nutrients are all present in pollock fish and can help neutralize free radicals that can lead to conditions like Alzheimer's, while also sharpening your concentration and retention skills.
Selenium and Vitamin B2, as well as other antioxidant compounds found in fish such as pollock fish, can help to reduce your risk of cancer. Research has specifically been done on the role of selenium and vitamin B2 in prostate cancer and colorectal cancer, respectively, but the free radical-fighting potential likely extends beyond those two types.
If your diet contains high levels of protein, your metabolism will work faster and you will have a lower risk of developing diabetes. Furthermore, some of the B vitamins found in such high concentration in pollock fish can help regulate the levels of insulin and glucose in the body.
Anecdotal research points to pollock fish being an excellent aphrodisiac and stimulant substance for reproductive health. It is known to increase fertility due to its positive effects on hormone production and metabolic processes in the body.
The level of mercury in fish is one of the biggest concerns for people who regularly eat fish or those who try new types. Fortunately, pollock fish is considered to have one of the lowest mercury levels of most commercial fish varieties. King mackerel, orange roughy, swordfish, and marlin have notoriously high levels of mercury, which can cause serious damage to the nervous system. Pollock fish, on the other hand, is considered by governmental agencies and marine experts to be completely safe and has non-toxic levels of mercury.
While the taste of this fish may turn you off to the idea of eating it, the level of mercury shouldn't be a concern.
Despite not having a dangerous level of mercury, there are some potential side effects of eating pollock fish, namely allergic reactions. Fish allergies are quite common, and in many cases, may be restricted to a single type of fish. There are numerous reports of nausea, vomiting, skin inflammation, hives, and swelling of the mouth and throat from those who have consumed this fish for the first time. The most important thing for fish allergies is to avoid that specific type of fish, as these allergies can result in breathing difficulties and even death.


Alaniz Featured in The Drum: Full-service v. specialty agencies: Which one reigns supreme?
This article was originally featured in The Drum.
Like precious snowflakes, each brand and agency is different, so – spoiler alert – there isn't a definitive across-the-board answer about whether it is best to work with full-service or specialty agencies.
In fact, like so many things in life, with the necessary caveats, of course, the ideal arrangement, broadly speaking, may lie in a healthy compromise between the two — or what I'd like to call the Hannah Montana Approach. But more on that in a minute.
Citing entrepreneur Jim Barksdale's "There are two ways to make money in business: You can unbundle, or you can bundle"-quote, Mark Mulhern, president of the east region at digital marketing agency iCrossing, said digital is likely the reason things unbundled as much as they did in the agency world – and is also likely a reason they are rebundling now.
In fact, Bill Peatman, senior content strategist at Alaniz Marketing, said full-service agencies are often a reliable choice.
In other words, it's the hey-we-could-do-worse approach.
And that safety can be appealing in an increasingly complicated environment.
It provides a holistic view.
That's because single agency can survey all channels – and data – and make informed decisions for its client.
Indeed, Gina Rodriguez, digital marketing specialist at full-service agency Keenability, said full-service agencies like her own can impart a holistic view.
It's only as good as its worst department.
However, Alexandra Golaszewska, founder of marketing agency Helios Media, said despite this simplicity, working with a single agency is only a good solution if the agency is good at all of the services it offers — and that isn't typically the case.
"It isn't uncommon for an agency to have one thing — or maybe several — at which [it excels] and then to offer other services because they think clients want to get everything in one place. It doesn't mean that they're equally good at all of those things," Golaszewska added.
Ed Baxter, search manager at digital agency Evoluted agreed, but noted there is usually less friction and more communication between teams within a full-service agency.
In addition, working with a full-service agency means a brand has a single mouthpiece for messaging on every platform. And, per Evan Berglund, senior partner at the Gonzberg Agency, this is valuable as consumers move seamlessly between channels and expect to see the same message at all relevant touch points.
But the decision may also hinge on the size of the brand in question.
On the other hand, larger brands are better served by specialized agencies, but "only if they can handle the overhead of managing the communication and delegation of multiple [agency] relationships and the challenges that come from a fragmented agency structure," he added.
Relationship management can indeed be a headache.
For those parties who opt for specialty agencies, Sheridan recommended "clearly [communicating] that you expect that all of your agencies work together" during the search process and conducting regular meetings thereafter.
Ian Smith, vice president of production and accounts at digital agency Xivic, too, noted a brand working with multiple agencies has to be transparent with each agency and ensure the agencies are transparent with each other.
It works best with partners.
And then there are those who advocate for full-service agencies with an asterisk – with the asterisk being partners to supplement the agency's deficiencies. Call it the Hannah Montana approach — as in, Best of Both Worlds.
That's precisely what Kevin Buerger, executive vice president and managing director for the US of boutique agency Jellyfish, argued.
Peatman, too, said it's rare to find an agency that excels in every aspect.
As a result, he said a better model might be the general contractor model — in which a brand hires a lead agency that has a network of subcontractors that perform specialty services with specialty skills.
"An agency would probably gain a lot of credibility if it admitted that it doesn't have the ability to keep up with the latest Google algorithms and mobile technologies, but it has relationships with [specialists] that do," he added.
Juan Zambrano, co-founder of marketing agency Firewood Marketing, advocated a similar approach.
In fact, Kerry Jones, associate marketing director at content marketing agency Fractl, too, said many full-service agencies outsource to a specialty agency for skills and resources they don't have or aren't strong in-house – sometimes even when the client doesn't this was happening.
This is all crazy talk. Specialty agencies are clearly the way to go.
But it's the very reason that an agency cannot likely be all things to all clients that compels Shaun Walker, creative director at ad agency HeroFarm, to argue on behalf of specialty agencies.
They won't try to up-sell you.
And per Sheridan, specialty ad agencies are the solution 90 percent of the time in part because they gather data on very niche topics.
And smaller specialty shops can also make decisions and move quicker than their larger counterparts, which can take hours or days to respond.
"There also usually isn't a phone tree or multiple people to go through before reaching the person you're trying to contact, meaning the service provided by niche shops is more personable, efficient, and costs less," Walker added.
Lisa Lacy is a senior reporter for The Drum, covering digital and search marketing. Based in New York, she writes about how brands use technology to connect with consumers, particularly as innovations like voice search, digital assistants and the Internet of Things change consumers' lives forever – not to mention the data these platforms increasingly collect and the security and privacy issues therein. She is a graduate of Columbia's School of Journalism. Her bucket list includes riding in the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile.


Summer has certainly been in full swing and what better way to enjoy the season than to make some homemade ice cream. Absolutely!
I was on a major roll with this project, that's for sure. Part of it was spurred on by the fresh peaches and berries available at our favorite Fulton Farmer's Market.
And part of it was the realization that family was coming to visit for my mom's 90th birthday celebration. Having several flavors of ice cream in the freezer seemed like just the thing for any impromptu dessert needs.
I've mentioned in previous posts that I've been using an ice cream base recipe from David Lebovitz for many years now. It's so straight forward and allows one to come up with all sorts of flavor options. He talks about infusing flavors, add-ins before the churning step and mix-ins at the end. SO GOOD.
The base contains 2 cups cream, 1 cup milk, 5 large egg yolks, 155 g sugar and a pinch of salt. The preparation method is that of a basic crème anglaise, cooled over an ice bath and then refrigerated for some hours or over night until ready to process. I love making the bases a day or two ahead so they can cure and thicken in the fridge, plus I have two canisters for my Cuisinart ice cream maker always at the ready in my freezer.
Peach was definitely at the top of the hit list.
When incorporating certain fruits in ice cream there's the possibility that the end result may be a bit icy. David suggests peeling and slicing the peaches, cooking them until they're nice and soft then puréeing them. I added just a whiff of sugar and a splash of lemon juice to my pound-and-a-half of peaches and was very happy with the end result. Once my chilled base was ready to process, I blended in the cooled peach purée and churned away.
The peach flavor comes through nicely in this creamy, fresh summery treat. I served this one with my from-scratch angel food cake (YUM!) and some sliced fresh peaches. How can one go wrong with that combo?!
Of course it's great on it's own, one luscious spoonful at a time.
Now for chocolate almond, two of the most lovely flavors that one might put together, whether it's in ice cream or some other delectable baked good or chocolate confection.
This version took a little more time since the warmed dairy is first infused for an hour or so with a cup and a half of coarsely chopped toasted almonds. The only downside is that the almonds are discarded after the dairy is strained. Kind of sad.
BUT!! There's hope after all. Next time I'll rinse 'em, soak 'em in water overnight and make my own NUT MILK! I've been dying to try it. And an even more beautiful thing is once the almonds and water are ground and the milk is strained through cheese cloth, the almond meal can be spread out on a baking sheet, dried in the oven and used in baked goods. Now THAT'S a good deal all the way around.
In this case, once the ice cream base is cooked to the anglaise stage, 4 ounces of chopped and melted bittersweet chocolate (at least 60% is recommended) and 1/4 cup Dutch process cocoa are added to the warm mixture before cooling.
In addition, after the ice cream was processed, I mixed in coarsely chopped Ghiradelli 60% chocolate chips and some of my ground almond nougatine.
Now THAT made for a delicious finished version of creamy, chunky delight.
With this version I prepared the strawberries in a similar fashion to the peaches mentioned above. Hull and cut up about 3/4 pound strawberries, add a couple of tablespoons of sugar and a splash of lemon juice and cook them on the stove top until somewhat thickened and jam-like. Then purée them and chill.
Since I was going for a strawberry-raspberry combo, I also puréed and strained about 8 ounces of fresh raspberries and added them in to the chilled base along with the strawberry purée. Then it's simply a matter of processing to a shear perfection of summery, berry goodness. YES.
Last, but not least, (although this was Steve's least favorite of the bunch, don't ya know!) is coconut lime.
For this version I infused the dairy with 170 grams of toasted coconut and the zest of two limes. After straining, proceed with the usual base prep, chill it over the ice bath and blend in 1/4 cup of freshly squeezed, strained lime juice.
After churning, this one also got a mix-in of additional crushed toasted coconut to add another dimension to the mouth-feel experience. Quite frankly, in spite of Steve's lack of excitement, I found it nicely lime-y and coconut-y. I gave it a thumbs up.
There's just nothing like homemade ice cream! Now YOU come up with your own favorite flavor combos. You can do it!


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Planning submitted for new secondary school in Bermondsey
Planning has been submitted for a new 600-place secondary school that will form the new home for the existing Compass School Southwark.
The proposed new school forms a core component of the KPF Masterplan for the Biscuit Factory and Bermondsey Campus site for Grosvenor Estates. Located on the north edge of the development, adjacent to the existing school, the new school will be placed at the heart of existing community and at the gateway to the new neighbourhood. It will be an integral part of the community and will provide an exemplary urban school.


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Independent Study Shows Cylance Delivers 251% ROI Over Three Years and Significantly Reduces Risk of Security Breaches
The analysis points to benefits of $7.7M versus costs of $2.2M for a net present value (NPV) of $5,503,996
IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, December 21, 2016 - Cylance Inc.,the company revolutionizing cybersecurity with the practical application of artificial intelligence to prevent the most advanced cyberthreats, today announce the publication of a commissioned Total Economic Impact™ study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Cylance that highlights the cost savings and business benefits seen by a large U.S. county that implemented CylancePROTECT® and ThreatZero™.
The study features an in-depth interview with the chief information security officer for a large U.S. county in Virginia that has been using Cylance offerings to protect their organization's critical systems for over a year. Cylance provides innovative and predictive advanced attack prevention solutions that leverage artificial intelligence to prevent malicious code from executing on endpoints in real-time.
Before implementing Cylance, the county had used other endpoint security solutions, but the mitigation process was highly manual and put an undue burden on its internal IT and security resources. Additionally, previous solutions failed to prevent attacks on the network in a predictive and repeatable manner, which led to the costly reimaging of endpoints and extended system downtime.
"Prior to Cylance, we had spent a lot of manual time chasing down issues and reimaging machines. This cost not only reduced our end user productivity, but it also tied up our internal IT and security staff with chasing down issues," said the CISO for the county.
"The price of a data breach, data loss, and image damage was too high for us to gamble on a solution that repeatedly showed it did not work. Cylance's solution is proactive, frees up our resources, and provides us with a peace of mind as it comes to security threats in our environment."
The analysis points to benefits of $7,699,716 versus costs of $2,195,721 over three years. This adds up to a net present value (NPV) of $5,503,996 over the three-year period covered in the study. The quantified benefits include cost avoidance due to preventive and real-time detection of incidents before they can cause harm, reduced endpoint reimaging and remediation costs, and IT and security full-time equivalent (FTE) productivity.
Cylance is the first company to apply artificial intelligence, algorithmic science and machine learning to cybersecurity to prevent the most advanced security threats in the world. Using a breakthrough predictive analysis process, CylancePROTECT® quickly and accurately identifies what is benign and what is a threat, and prevents malicious code from ever executing on a targeted system. By coupling advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence with a unique understanding of an attacker's mentality, Cylance provides technology and services that are truly predictive and preventive against the most advanced threats. For more information visit: www.cylance.com


On a page that previous only had text I know have a contact form. However the contact form has pushed the text down the page.
Can the text and form be side by side?
Do I have to use the drop down menu for text as opposed to just using the HTML box at the top of the new page?


I am often asked the question, "what camera should I buy?" This is a loaded question because there are so many good cameras available and every person has different uses and needs. In this post, I am setting out to describe the different types of cameras that are available and what their pros and cons are.
While I don't think that everyone should buy the same camera, I will give a final recommendation based on what I think the average needs of a parent are. In future posts, I will also cover various other camera accessories that will compliment my recommendation. Hopefully, you will read this and be able to decipher what camera is best for you.
If you have a more recent smartphone the camera is actually pretty powerful. This camera is great because you probably always have it with you. It will do a great job at capturing all the spontaneous moments of your children's lives.
It will become frustrating tho because there is not a good zoom (pinch and zoom doesn't count) and there is not a fast shutter. You can get some pretty awesome results tho, read more about how to do that here.
PROS: Always with you. Decent quality in adequate light.
CONS: No zoom. Slow shutter. Awful in low light.
These are the small digital cameras that have a skinny lens that pops out of the body when you power it on. These cameras are small and easy to carry with you all the time. They will take great pictures and have a nice zoom but as with the phone camera, there isn't a real shutter so any motion will most likely be blurred.
PROS: Ability to zoom. Lightweight and easy to transport.
CONS: Slow shutter. Limited manual controls.
This style of camera seems like a dSLR because you can switch out the lenses, but there is a major difference that forces it into its own category. It doesn't have a mirror (bet you didn't see that coming). The mirror on a dSLR allows you to look through the viewfinder and see out the lens. On a mirrorless camera, the preview is seen on the screen so a mirror is unnecessary.
These cameras are actually really amazing in their quality and manual controls. There will be some minor shutter lag but not nearly as bad as the point-and-shoot. What I do love these cameras for is their low-light capabilities. Christmas morning will never be the same, with the right lens you can shoot without flash even in your dark living room.
PROS: Awesome in low light. Interchangeable lenses. Good video. Manual controls.
This is by far the most desired camera by everyone I talk to, but it is also the largest and least convenient. Fortunately over the last 10 years these have dropped in price to the point where they are now accessible to more people. The dSLR is the digital version of the SLR camera that every avid photography hobbyist had growing up.
These cameras have manual controls, fast shutters, interchangeable lenses and a solid construction. What they lack in portability they more than make up for in versatility. This is the only type of camera on the list that will last you a long time. It will only become obsolete when it runs out of life.
PROS: Fast shutter. Manual controls. Will last a long time.
CONS: Bulky. Most expensive option.
Go with the dSLR. It will save you money in the long run and you'll be prepared for whatever activities your children choose to get involved in.
In this category, I prefer Nikon cameras and would recommend the Nikon D3300. This is just a step above the base model at the time of writing and will serve you very well for a long time. However, I do know that some people love the Canon brand so if you need to go that route choose the comparable Canon Rebel T5.
I hope this was a helpful summary of what cameras are available. I'd love to see what you shoot with your new cameras, post them over on our Facebook page.
Thanks for sharing Mike! The camera advice you've given me in the past for my dSLR has been solid. I went for the D7100 with the much bigger price take, but I'm using it professionally, so it made sense. I've shot with Nikons and Cannons and I agree that Nikons are better. I have a 4 year old and I wish I had invested in the dSLR before he was born instead of when he was 3. So many amazing shots missed!


This vehicle was the second one I have bought and has been the last. You can work on it easily. Its big reverse flip hood it amazing to be able to wrench on your car. The leather seats are so comfortable even though the interior of the car is very very small. I am 6'2" and I sit very comfortably in both seats. I have the upgraded GXP version of this car with a turbo in it with 260 260 horse and torque. Weighting only around 3000 pounds this car is QUICK. The only bad things I can list about this car are the fact that it is very small so people have a hard time seeing you in their blind spot. That and maybe the fact that it is very very low to the ground. Other than those two "flaws" everything else is everything I had ever wanted in a car. This car will be in my family for a while and like I said before its very easy to do even the basics. Its a great learning car and comes in Manual and automatic transmissions. I highly recommend this car if you can not afford its big brother the corvette, Amazing car for anyone!
Since it is convertible I used to always go on long cruises with the top down and look at the stars.
Power, Looks, just everything you would want I believe.
Only con I can think about is its very small and hard to be seen by people ion their blind spot.


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Smartphone screens effective sensors for soil or water contamination (w/video)
(Nanowerk News) Researchers from the University of Cambridge have demonstrated how a typical touchscreen could be used to identify common ionic contaminants in soil or drinking water by dropping liquid samples on the screen, the first time this has been achieved. The sensitivity of the touchscreen sensor is comparable to typical lab-based equipment, which would make it useful in low-resource settings.
The researchers say their proof of concept could one day be expanded for a wide range of sensing applications, including for biosensing or medical diagnostics, right from the phone in your pocket.
The results are reported in the journal Sensors and Actuators B ("Capacitive touchscreen sensing – a measure of electrolyte conductivity").
Touchscreen technology is ubiquitous in our everyday lives: the screen on a typical smartphone is covered in a grid of electrodes, and when a finger disrupts the local electric field of these electrodes, the phone interprets the signal.
Other teams have used the computational power of a smartphone for sensing applications, but these have relied on the camera or peripheral devices, or have required significant changes to be made to the screen.
"We wanted to know if we could interact with the technology in a different way, without having to fundamentally change the screen," said Dr Ronan Daly from Cambridge's Institute of Manufacturing, who co-led the research. "Instead of interpreting a signal from your finger, what if we could get a touchscreen to read electrolytes, since these ions also interact with the electric fields?"
The researchers started with computer simulations, and then validated their simulations using a stripped down, standalone touchscreen, provided by two UK manufacturers, similar to those used in phones and tablets.
The researchers pipetted different liquids onto the screen to measure a change in capacitance and recorded the measurements from each droplet using the standard touchscreen testing software. Ions in the fluids all interact with the screen's electric fields differently depending on the concentration of ions and their charge.
"Our simulations showed where the electric field interacts with the fluid droplet. In our experiments, we then found a linear trend for a range of electrolytes measured on the touchscreen," said first author Sebastian Horstmann, a PhD candidate at IfM. "The sensor saturates at an anion concentration of around 500 micromolar, which can be correlated to the conductivity measured alongside. This detection window is ideal to sense ionic contamination in drinking water."
One early application for the technology could be to detect arsenic contamination in drinking water. Arsenic is another common contaminant found in groundwater in many parts of the world, but most municipal water systems screen for it and filter it out before it reaches a household tap. However, in parts of the world without water treatment plants, arsenic contamination is a serious problem.
"In theory, you could add a drop of water to your phone before you drink it, in order to check that it's safe," said Daly.
At the moment, the sensitivity of phone and tablet screens is tuned for fingers, but the researchers say the sensitivity could be changed in a certain part of the screen by modifying the electrode design in order to be optimised for sensing.
"The phone's software would need to communicate with that part of the screen to deliver the optimum electric field and be more sensitive for the target ion, but this is achievable," said Professor Lisa Hall from Cambridge's Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, who co-led the research. "We're keen to do much more on this – it's just the first step."
While it's now possible to detect ions using a touchscreen, the researchers hope to further develop the technology so that it can detect a wide range of molecules. This could open up a huge range of potential health applications.
"For example, if we could get the sensitivity to a point where the touchscreen could detect heavy metals, it could be used to test for things like lead in drinking water. We also hope in the future to deliver sensors for home health monitoring," said Daly.
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So when you read the above quote, did you notice that your belly was tight? Did you notice that there actually was room to relax it, to soften it? If so, you're not alone. This is my constant practice throughout the day--"Oh crap, I'm totally clenched", or "Oh, there it is again; I'm gripping". You would think I'd have better abs by now.
I am currently in the process of several healing modalities: physical therapy, acupuncture, and somatic experiencing. I am undergoing the physical therapy and acupuncture primarily due to chronic back pain and pelvic floor dysfunction. At a first glance, these problems are due to my years of dancing or to state it more accurately, to my negligence in properly cross-training to support my spine.
However, something that has been really eye-opening has been the level of insight I have gained from my meditation practice combined with the somatic experiencing (SE). To give you a very, very brief explanation, the SE has shown me to identify how I hold the stress of past memories and events in my body as tension and stiffness. I have also noticed how I will hold that same kind of tension at any given point in the day, as if I am wearing armor against whatever stress I feel is attacking me.
And thus we come back to the belly. I have begun to notice that I'm constantly gripping my abdominal muscles. I'm constantly bracing for or against something. I'm constantly ready to pounce at a moment's notice. This is not a good way to live. Not only is the tension an embodiment of the gripping I am doing throughout the day, I am now a walking example of the pain and dysfunction this can cause.
Now here I should add a quick note for my dancer friends. Obviously, we are trained to hold our abs in to support our posture. This is still important. What I have learned however is that once you're done dancing or working out, you need to release. This is something that I was unconsciously not doing. I never fully released and now I'm suffering the consequences (I'll be writing a future post detailing some specifics).
So now I scan my body. Is my belly tight? Are my shoulders by my ears? Is my jaw clenched? If the answer is yes, I immediately take a deep breath, then I exhale and release. That simple gesture has been amazing. It has certainly helped with my healing. If I wasn't breathing and releasing, I don't think I would be making any advancement in my physical therapy. In fact, a lot of what my physical therapist makes me do is breath work.
One great technique is Soft Belly Meditation. Here is a You Tube link to a guided Soft Belly Meditation based on the instructions found in Stephen Levine's book, A Year to Live. I hope you find this technique useful in alleviating your stress and/or pain.
I should let you know that I have heard the gamut of results from this exercise, from people who say the release made them cry to others who started laughing. It is all ok. It's about releasing that tension.
Let me know what you thought. Do you notice yourself clenching unnecessarily? What do you do to relax?
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As expected, Walter Borst (48) was today elected chairman of the Opel supervisory board.
The German speaking New Yorker's ties with Opel go back to when he was resident controller for Opel's Rüsselsheim manufacturing plant from 1995 to 1997 after working as director of financial analysis and planning for GM Europe in Zurich. Borst later became Opel's chief financial officer, again based in Rüsselsheim, from October 2000 until January 2003.
"I have tremendous respect and admiration for the Opel brand, its products and its highly committed employees. I am very confident that Opel has a bright future, and I am looking forward to contribute in my new role as head of the supervisory board," Borst said in a statement.
"Walter Borst is a supervisory board chairman who has been connected to Opel and Europe for a long time. He is well aware of the German codetermination process, so that he can well bridge between GM and Opel/Vauxhall," said works council head Klaus Franz, deputy chairman of the board.
Borst joined Opel's supervisory board a few weeks ago. In his new role, he succeeds Carl Peter Forster, who left GM after the failed sale of Opel to a Magna-led consortium.
In the last few weeks, Opel's supervisory board was temporarily chaired by Franz.
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Your article was a good read! I look forward to this.
Thank you! I appreciate it 😃 I'll let you know when it's available!
How are you implementing this new scenes? Just as storyboards? Like some sort of lost film reconstruction?
Unfortunately, I figure the draw in this edit's appeal is in that plot twist!
There will be three storyboarded scenes, each of which I have a plan as to how to implement organically. If you have ever seen an unfinished film that utilizes animatics in a few sequences, it's essentially going to look just like that.
Thank you, I appreciate that a lot. We will let you know when it is out!
I actually only read your TLJ analysis article earlier today (for anyone else interested: https://medium.com/@timothymably/the-last-jedi-is-poor-storytelling-d22e45427278) after finding it in your TFA/TLJ 48min edit thread. It is very well written and I couldn't fault it in any way, it also gave me some new perspectives on why I just simply can't stand the movie (not that I needed any more reasons but it's interesting to get a better understanding of why I was so at odds with many elements of the story and characters).
I think ultimately Rian would have done a fine job directing the movie but he should never have been allowed to write it and the "trilogy" needed to actually be planned out as a proper trilogy with the big picture of it fitting within and respecting an existing saga always kept front and centre.
Logically I then followed up with reading your "Reimaginging The Last Jedi" article linked in here and I have to say that I am genuinely impressed with your alternate take on the story and how it vastly improves the characters in comparison to the actual movie. Reading your article, I could very much imagine myself watching the movie you describe and actually totally enjoying and buying into it all. There is a logical continuation of what happens in TFA while also making some shocking and properly subversive reveals that are consequential to the story at hand, rather than just for cheap comedic or "gotcha" moments.
More importantly, we learn more about what makes the characters, learning their past and what drives their motivations, emotionally investing us in their struggle. There is real progression and meaning behind events, we understand what the stakes are and root for our heroes to overcome the odds but are left at the end wondering how it will all play out in the final installment, as a middle installment should leave you feeling.
I do have to preface this part with the fact that I highly doubt any edit is ever going to manage to fix this movie for me (there's just too much wrong with it) but all the same, your vision that you are striving for with this edit sounds extremely interesting and I think you have a very solid understanding of what was actually required to make this movie work for everyone or at least the vast majority (instead of just half the audience as Rian believes is the mark of his ideal movie) and I really hope you can pull off at least what you yourself hope to achieve with it.
Thank you so much, Val! I appreciate your kind words. I am happy it connected with you. Two films into this trilogy, characters feel relatively shallow and one-dimensional. I don't think that's necessarily due to the Disney branding of the franchise, or even the fault of actors. I think it's in the writing. We haven't had very much story in regards to character motivations, and it leads to stories feeling hollow. The big challenge when I wrote the article "reimagining" the film was just that- what can motivate these characters and how can that make the story engaging? Ultimately, it's tricky. It's hard to make a story interwoven between characters and each of their different backstories. So far in the current films in regards to motivations, we are told that Rey has overcome issues of abandonment and has found a new family in the Resistance, and that Kylo Ren wants to tear down the old ways to forge his own path. On the surface, those both work. But, in execution, I think they fall flat.
I hope our vision when it's fully realized in storyboards can win you over! I aim to surprise even the most skeptical of fans. 😃 We'll let you know when it's out!
Almost a year ago, I wrote an article which rewrote The Last Jedi and it was well-received among a few subreddits. After sharing it with a friend (an artist and animation major) she became eager to help bring this vision to life. I have written three scripts for scenes based on my initial article which she will be illustrating into boards that I will attach scores and sound effects to.
Since this edit requires so much work, I wanted to bring it to everyone's attention before we eventually release it. Obviously, it would be a massive bummer if we spent so long on creating something that ended up getting ignored. Ultimately, I'm making it for us. I'm making it for those who sincerely disliked the original story decisions and longed for something more than non-answers about plot lines teased in The Force Awakens.
There have been so many edits and scene reconstructions that have come out since December 2017. Many of them have been good. However, at the end of the day, the film is the same and the story which I found problematic is left in tact. The three scenes which will be storyboarded, pertaining to Rey's backstory, Luke's backstory, Kylo Ren's backstory (I managed to tie them into one another if you have read the post referenced), and a lightsaber duel, completely re-contextualize the film. It feels new. I would not be devoting such time to a project unless the story and the editing was up to my standard of not even feeling like a fan project in the first place. I think those are often the best kind.
I have spent the past 11 months on editing the film. This edited version of The Last Jedi is complete, and if you are interested in seeing what we have in store, I will soon be happy to share with you the current draft up until the points in the film which will implement storyboards.
Last night, I spoke with the storyboard artist, Meg Babchuk whose work you can find here. We finalized deadlines and set the course for the next 6 months as we approach our final deadline.
We plan to release "The Last Jedi Reimagined" on December 1. This allows for most of the month leading up to IX's release. We are hoping the hype for IX manages to help get our version of TLJ out there.
Does anyone else have a problem with the whole "Rose hates rich people" element? Frankly, I would like to take some of the "real world" politics out of that sequence. I get it, war profiteering is bad, but do we really need a conversation about it in Star Wars?
I'd rather cut out that sequence, and never have Rose mention it.
I second this. It's oddly detracting from a subplot that already detracts from the movie itself. "Political commentary," if you want to call it that, feels cheap when it doesn't say anything genuinely controversial or bold.
I really enjoy watching your process on this thread, Hal. However, I think the edit "The Fallen Knight" has beaten everyone to the punch with the version of the Hux/Poe sequence. About 3 minutes in, the scene is dramatically trimmed. It's pretty seamless. You can find that edit elsewhere, I think you're already aware of it.
Hux gives the cadet a look.
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I'm not sure I missed it, but are you considering removing the lightsaber moving toward Snoke before Kylo ignites it?
Also, ClarkZuckerberg has posted a pretty solid edit of The Last Jedi, with a few deleted scenes and removed humor. It's very smooth and pretty impressive for just a few days after the home release.
Link removed by moderator. ChainsawAsh is offering some good advice in his posts below.
Please give the 'Fan Edit/Preservation Forum Rules and FAQ' a read, mate.
Glad to hear that! Have you considered or thought at all about editing Luke's lightsaber to be green instead of blue when he's on Crait? I'm seeing people nitpick about that, and I think it might just "pop" more than the blue saber did in that scene. Also prefer fan edits to be as different as possible from the original, just for the sake of a new experience. Your editing Mustafar over the Death Star in Revenge of the Sith did that same kind of thing for me.
I remember when EU writers would refer to the droids phonetically See-Threepio and Artoo-Deetoo. So even here the emphasis is on letter sounds and not the letters themselves.
I agree that this line breaks immersion even when there are other examples of individual letters being spoken in Star Wars, and think that it's not so much the substance of the line but the tone. In Star Wars, even the most absurd names are spoken with sincerity as a way of investing the audience in the reality of the world. When a character refuses to take even their opponent's name seriously, how can the audience take it seriously? It's very much like Star Lord challenging Ronan the Accuser to a dance-off, except that The Last Jedi isn't supposed to be a comedy.
Short answer, I get it.
I don't understand why so many seem bent on not getting your point.
You could at least wait until the movie is actually out legally before you start talking about rewatching it, piracy isn't encouraged around here.
Streaming films isn't actually illegal. It's uploading or downloading them that is. Also, this thread is all about a proposed fan edit. I can't help but imagine that not everyone who will be watching it owns a copy of Last Jedi. I don't know the legality of fan edits, but to stream a film doesn't feel all that different from watching a fan edited version of it.
Also, come on man - X-wing? Cell block AA23? TK-421? Every single one of those is from SW77.
Sure, but to address it so blatantly as "that name that begins with the letter 'H'" makes me think to Sesame Street with the letter of the day, which is somewhat jarring. I might be alone, but the prank call scene already felt jarring as it came off more like parody than the thing a parody would be based on. Then, for a character to address the English language, it just adds to that strangeness. Already, within the first five minutes of the film, I'm taken out of that experience of suspended disbelief.
I don't know if it has been mentioned, but The Last Jedi glosses over Luke realizing Han had been killed. It felt strange to not have a scene where Luke mourns his old friend. There's a deleted scene which will be released, and seems like exactly the kind of content your edit should include.
I really hope to see it in there.
-Luke shouldn't shout about the "sacred texts" after Yoda burns down the tree as it doesn't make sense for Luke to be upset about something he was literally just going to do!
-Cut the irons on the Supremacy. It felt like more parody humor, which didn't make much sense to me. It was like from a Lego Star Wars video game.
-Rey should never directly say anything like "who are my parents?" She has never wondered who her parents are- she wondered WHERE her parents are. It seems as if Johnson and LucasFilm forgot that Rey isn't concerned with who her parents are. We are. The audience cares about who her family is. Rey cares about when they'll come back, and what happened to them. The film confuses the audience's questions with the characters' questions. She might as well had looked at the camera and addressed the thing we were all wondering… It was kind of ridiculous.
-No weird look from Finn at the camera when BB-8 rescues them in a small AT-AT. Rose and Finn give each other a look as if BB-8 saving them is crazy, but it's so overwhelmingly self-aware it took me out of the movie. Possibly the weirdest part of the movie, maybe even more so than Leia in space if I'm honest.
-But removing space Leia is important too. It's really bad.
-Maz Kanata's scene should be removed but if it must stay, please remove the reference to the pendant man and how they apparently hooked up. That was awful.
-No humor with Hux and Kylo on Crait. It takes so much away from the tension of that scene.
-No awkward, prolonged milking of the sea cow.
-Less of making a point out of the wealthy who make money off war.
-Less making a point out of animal cruelty. We can make political statements but making at least four is a bit much. Let's bring it down to two.
-Remove the line about "saving what you love" from Rose, and cut the sudden kiss she gives Finn. It's weird.
-The film can show the children talking about the legend of Skywalker, but can end with the Falcon flying into space. Johnson has commented how the Falcon flying into space was almost the last image of the film. It works perfectly.


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07ggfa5 wrote: Scholarship offer came. $20,000/year. GPA reqs are the same as angioletto's. 3.15+ to keep all of it and 2.80-3.15 to keep half.
Congrats. I'm guessing you'll be there in the fall?
In via email with $7500 a year. I was hoping for more money, but my stats aren't too stellar.
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How long ago did you go to committee review?
I originally went to committee review on 1/21, but it updated on 2/18 and then decision rendered today.
Thanks. Not 100% set on it yet because I still have 9 more schools to hear from. But Case just went very high up my list behind UGA.
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Congrats, are you (and everyone else) planning on being there for ASW. I'm thinking about going there, but some schools conflict with it so I have to make a decision.
I am planning on being there. I haven't seen much info about it except for the dates but I should be able to make it.
I was accepted to Case and received a scholarship offer, but I never had an interview. I didn't think they did interviews. Maybe that would have helped me get a bigger offer? Did anyone else have an interview?
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I should be able to attend as well.
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Anyone have any experience with updated review dates for Case Western? I hope it's a good sign..
DexMorgan3 wrote: "Committee Review: 2/18/2010"
I went into committee review on January 20, and then re-updated to committee review February 9 and I was accepted on February 19.
Same except I'm still waiting for a decision.
There are two conflicting sources here and I need a definitive answer.
Don't listen to Huey Lewis either. Th-th-th-they say the harder rock and roll is in Cleveland, and from what I've seen......... Huey Lewis is completely wrong.
Oh my gosh. That was something else.
"Come and look at both of our buildings......"
I really love those videos. Very funny.
I don't really know how to describe Cleveland as far as how "fun" it is because I don't know anything else. I've been in this area my whole life. There are good restaurants. There is the Rock Hall and the Great Lakes Science Center. There are museums, bars, zoos, malls, movie theaters. I'm not sure what certain people are looking for in a city or the areas around it but if you can live with the cold and the snow I do think Cleveland can be a very fun place to live. We do have Lake Erie (which yeah, isn't the cleanest lake in the world, but it can be fun when the Tall Ships come into town or to go to Edgewater to watch 4th of July fireworks).
That's what I know about Cleveland. I don't think any of it makes it a particularly spectacular city, but it certainly isn't totally void of fun.
I'm sure it's a cool city. The lake is a huge bonus. How does it compare to Cincinnati?


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"Very Scary Story Gum" from Japan
Thersa Matsuura 7:30 am Mon Aug 27, 2018
Japanese summers are hot and humid and because (at least where I live) there is no central air conditioning, it can get pretty miserable. Japanese culture has many clever ways to beat the heat during these sweltering months, but one of my favorites is the tradition of telling and listening to scary stories. I've heard many different reasons why this is done, but the one that might work best is that when you hear a truly frightening tale—one that sends goosebumps prickling your skin—you feel suddenly colder.
I don't know about you, but it's still frighteningly sweltering where I am, so let me introduce you to "Very Scary Story Gum" (Chou Kowai Hanashi Gum), by Top Seika. Now these have been around for awhile, but every summer they get a slightly new package and brand new stories. Every package includes a small slab of non-delicious gum, a folded horror story (white print on black paper) and a fuda or talisman card.
The stories range from haunted stuffed animals to haunted intersections and more. I think I like the talisman cards best. They're a nice touch and seem collectable (I only wish they were printed on two sides). One of mine tells me I'll be twice as scared and the other promises that if I carry it around I won't be harassed by ghosts.
I also discovered a nice touch when reading the package. There is a warning on the back stating that if you are the kind of person who doesn't really like very scary stories then you should open and read this with a friend or under adult supervision.
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Chou Kowai Hanashi Gum also has a character. Her name is Reiko, and, yes, she has a Twitter account.
She … Tweets … in a very … spooky … style … too.
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How The Whole Earth Catalog influenced Japanese magazine design
In 1969 a Japanese illustrator and an editor came to New York to report on American youth culture, and they happened on a copy of The Whole Earth Catalog. Neither of the men understood what the book was about but they were intrigued by the design. They brought it back and used the design as… READ THE REST
Japan launches the first Esports high school
In the latest episode of "everything that adults said in the 80s and 90s was wrong," Japan has created the world's first Esports-centric high school. Like the performing art high school from Fame, Esports Koutou Gakuin will allow kids to take their games seriously while balancing traditional studies. If the millions of dollars generated annually by… READ THE REST
Pixel art commercial from Japan traces a century of changing work habits
Apparently an ad for a human resources agency in Japan, this charming pixel-art history of what the middle class there's been up to for the last century has some great details hidden in its relaxing vibe. Is that a Canon Typestar, from the 1980s? And how about that shining white light from above in the… READ THE REST
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Now this is really nifty. Sometimes, you see an item in the news, and you just want to share simply for its coolness factor. This is one of those things. Actually, it is a Thingiverse.
Confused? Don't be! We'll lay it all out for you. Earlier this month it was reported in VentureBeat that the folks at MakerBot – they make and sell equipment for 3D printing – had done a deal with the crowdsourced printing network 3D Hubs. This makes it possible for ANYONE with a 3D printing project to have it printed almost instantly without an expensive 3D printer of your own. At first glance, this might seem like just another fancy press release, but trust us, this one could be a true game changer.
For starters, if you want to buy a 3D printer of your own along with the necessary start-up stuff you need to make your first plastic doo-dad, you will need almost $1,400 (USD). And that is just for the starter model.
The types of things you can already print ranges from art and fashion to tools and toys – and just about anything you can imagine in between.
To see what is possible, browse through the online catalog that is currently online, and look for the "Get This Printed" button to ensure you are selecting an item that is available for printing via one of the 3D Hubs' nearby "makers" (i.e., someone or a company with a 3D printer that you can use).
At that point, you will have the option to select a printer near you – you can set the distance you are willing to travel, and some will ship it to you. You will see details about the type of printer and materials being used, the estimated amount of time it will take to print your project, and the cost per piece printed. And, since this is a crowd-sourced service, you will see multiple providers who are able to do this job for you, and the price will vary – as a consumer, you can really shop around, and make sure you are getting the job done exactly to your specifications.
The designers can benefit from this arrangement, too. With each item available for printing there is the option to "tip" the person who created it – think of it as a way to support the work of budding artists.
Honestly, this is just the beginning. We expect to see many more options such as this one where people with cool ideas can bring them to plastic life.


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Strasbourg swap plan: Take EU drug agency, lose Parliament
MEPs want to stop the Parliament's traveling circus and relocate EU medicines agency to French city.
By	Carmen Paun
Updated 5/14/17, 12:46 PM CET
The European Parliament building in Strasbourg, left, and the EMA in London | Source images by Getty Images and Freepik
A plan is being hatched in the European Parliament to make French President-elect Emmanuel Macron an offer he could very well refuse: take the European Medicines Agency to Strasbourg, and in exchange let the European Parliament meet only in Brussels.
An influential member of the Parliament said the idea has been floating around in recent weeks as a way to stop the institution from spending some €114 million a year on traveling once a month to Strasbourg for only a few days. Another bonus: The Louise Weiss Parliament building could become the new office space for the drug regulator's nearly 900 employees.
The race to host the EMA post Brexit, when EU officials say it must leave its London headquarters, is fierce, with a majority of EU countries in the running to get it. EU leaders are expected to decide the new host city in October.
London is also the current home of the European Banking Authority, and the idea is to sweeten the pot by offering Macron, a former economy minister, that smaller agency as well.
The possibility was vaguely floated in the Parliament in late April when MEPs discussed the EU budget. "The withdrawal of the U.K. and the need to relocate the European agencies, which currently have their seats in the U.K., could provide an excellent opportunity to solve several issues at the same time," according to the Parliament at the time. MEPs are now expected to make a more concrete decision on the EMA-Parliament swap before it goes into summer recess.
The MEP, who is promoting the plan in the Parliament and among national governments, believes the EMA is something permanent that could be offered to the city of Strasbourg in exchange for giving up on the nomad European Parliament. For MEPs and their staff, it means cutting unnecessary travel and wasted money and time, while to the French city, it would bring permanent jobs and guests for its hotels and restaurants.
The EMA would use the Parliament's building in Strasbourg permanently, and not just for three or four days a month, as happens now, the MEP said. Strasbourg also "offers an environment with numerous medical experts, such as the high-performing medical faculty at the Strasbourg University, a pharmaceutical faculty, and different research institutions," the MEP said.
The downside? Strasbourg local authorities and the French government have to be convinced to accept such an idea as the country heads into parliamentary elections next month.
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The potential loss of the prestigious Strasbourg seat for the European Parliament and the money that comes with it could be used in the campaign rhetoric of Marine Le Pen's National Front against Macron's movement, the MEP worries.
If the plan survives and wins agreement, the EU treaties that designate Strasbourg as the official seat of the European Parliament would have to be changed. To get there, all EU countries now bidding heavily for the EMA would have to agree to send it to Strasbourg.
However, senior French center-right MEP Françoise Grossetête and her colleague Anne Sander called the idea of moving the European Medicines Agency to Strasbourg in exchange for the European Parliament "a dupe market."
In a strongly worded statement from the European People's Party group Thursday, the two MEPs said the trade-off was "unthinkable."
The seat of the Parliament "symbolizes the history of Europe, the peace between France and Germany and the reconciliation of our continent, " Sander said.
Sander added, "This is clearly not a priority, and France would be ill-advised to give up Strasbourg."
The two MEPs want Strasbourg reinforced with more EU institutions to shed the EU's image as a Brussels-based bureaucracy. Macron has called for a separate parliament for the eurozone, and wants it to be based in Strasbourg, they said.
Giulia Paravicini, Sarah Wheaton and Quentin Ariès contributed reporting.
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Q: asm x86 simple program to check is an array is sorted or not section .data

; This array is sorted
sorted_arr:     dq      1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
arr_len:        equ     $ - sorted_arr

; These are not
unsorted_arr1:  dq      1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 6, 8, 9, 10
unsorted_arr2:  dq      2, 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
unsorted_arr3:  dq      1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 9

fmt:            db      "%d", 10, 0

section .text
global main
extern printf

main:
    push rbp
    mov rbp, rsp

    mov rdi, sorted_arr
    mov rsi, arr_len
    call is_sorted

    mov rsi, rax
    mov rdi, fmt
    call printf

    mov rdi, unsorted_arr1
    mov rsi, arr_len
    call is_sorted

    mov rsi, rax
    mov rdi, fmt
    call printf

    mov rdi, unsorted_arr2
    mov rsi, arr_len
    call is_sorted

    mov rsi, rax
    mov rdi, fmt
    call printf

    mov rdi, unsorted_arr2
    mov rsi, arr_len
    call is_sorted

    mov rsi, rax
    mov rdi, fmt
    call printf

    pop rbp
    mov rax, 0
    ret

is_sorted:
    push rbp
    mov rbp, rsp

    mov rcx, 9

.loops:
    mov rbx, rdi

    mov rax, qword[rdi+8]
    cmp rax, [rbx]

    jl .end
    add rdi, 8

    dec rcx
    cmp rcx, 0
    je .fin
    loop .loops

.end
    mov rax, 0
    pop rbp
    ret

.fin
   mov rax,1
   pop rbp
   ret

    ; Return 1 for sorted, 0 for not sorted

the output im getting is
1
1
0
0

what am i doing wrong here?

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From the vintage motorcycle in the front display to the hip hop music playing, Port offers a creative spin to the casual sportswear boutique. Highlighting it's roots in Long Beach, Port features jackets and hats with the LB initials along with other premium surf and skate brands. As you shop for new kicks or a new snapback, patrons can engage in the modern art displayed around the store.
Name brands like Puma, New Balance and Converse line the walls at Proper, where finding a great new pair of sneakers is a breeze.
Proper is a sneaker boutique in Long Beach, stocking ultra stylish pairs of footwear. Shop for exclusive collections from brands like Abington, Adidas, Reebok, Converse, Nike, Puma, Gshock, New Balance and many more. Their Vans collection is amazing, so hop into this store and feel a bounce in your step as you hop out sporting a pair of stylish footwear.
History comes alive at this 19th-century Mexican-American landmark! The expansive grounds include a truly impressive adobe home.
Declared a National Landmark in 1970, Rancho Los Cerritos was built in 1844 and was the largest and most impressive adobe residence erected in southern California during the Mexican period. Spanning a rich history - Spanish, Mexican and American California, it now operates as a public museum. Besides the beautiful Victorian-style home, there is an Italian Garden, a research library, a gift shop, and a visitor center exhibiting the history of the establishment. Rancho Los Cerritos also has tours, programs and events regularly - a great site to learn the local history.
Enjoy the Earth's bounty the way it was intended to be.
With a menu that will leave you feeling satisfied and not one bit guilty, Steamed provides the locals with a great option for organic, vegetarian meals. The Earth bowl is one that should not be missed. Paired with an organic cola, you'll not only feel great about your health but feel confident that you are supporting our Earth's sustainability.
A micro-brewery located in Downtown Long Beach with a constant draft rotation of 30+ craft beers.
After walking down a busy downtown street, find your sanctuary at Congregation Ale House. Don't let the dark lighting, Gothic chandeliers, and gargoyle figurines fool you. The food is heavenly. Serving craft beers from the local area, including from their own brewery, you'll find that they pair very well with the delicious tater tots and various dipping sauces they offer.
With two destinations in one BO Beau is the perfect blend between casual and formal dining. The Main Dinning room glows with candlelight and features a French infused menu with excellent service. After dinner you can walk up stairs to the Roof Tap. An open air beer garden with over 50 beers on Tap and over 80 Vodkas and craft cocktails. The perfect place to start or end the evening.
Stroll into this eclectic record shop for your pop-culture fix!
Music lovers, rejoice! Located in Downtown Long Beach's very own East Village Arts District, Fingerprints Music is your one-stop shop for (new and used) vinyl records, cassettes, DVDs, books, and much more. Spend your afternoon perusing their unique goods and spend your night watching one of their live music performances.
Scenic vistas await you at this peaceful waterside park, conveniently located right next to the popular Aquarium of the Pacific.
Located right across the marina from Shoreline Village, this scenic park rests right near the pacific ocean. A stroll here brings calming joy as you feel the cool breeze soothe you after daylong activities. Enjoy early morning jogs, evening playtime with pets or get your camera to shoot postcard-like photographs - a lighthouse can even be seen from the park's vantage point.
In addition to serving a wide variety of homemade pastas, L'Opera gives visitors a uniquely Long Beach experience through their chef Walter Cotta's locally-inspired kitchen. The menu is innovative and it also includes vegan and gluten-free dishes. Local ingredients, inventive recipes and a welcoming ambiance together create a memorable dining experience.
Step back in time (the 1920's exact) when you visit The Federal. This bar is housed within what was once the Security Pacific National Bank's lobby and safe in Downtown Long Beach. Its high ceilings, chandeliers, and dim lighting set an excellent mood for drinks. Here's a tip from the locals: underneath the bar is the Federal Underground, a lounge, and speakeasy for dancing the night away.
Bite into something sweet at this chocolatier, unique to Downtown Long Beach!
At Romeo Chocolates, only the finest handmade (and handpainted) truffles, bonbons, and other chocolate treats are available for purchase. The shop's chocolatier (and namesake), Romeo, is often in shop, excited to share his knowledge and expertise with visitors, all about how he makes his fabulous treats! In addition to friendly service, you can enjoy beer or wine as a pairing with your chocolate!
Into street-art? This Dragon76 mural is a must-see for you!
POW! WOW! Long Beach is an event that takes place once every summer in which artists paint murals all over town. This mural was painted by artist Dragon76 in 2016, and is a must-see when you're exploring Downtown Long Beach.
This 1970s Russian military submarine is the real deal. Climb and crawl through its corridors while learning about its history.
The Scorpion Submarine Museum tells the heroic tale of the legendary military submarine that was constructed in 1971. Visitors exploring this military vessel are provided with a graphic account of the Cold War. There is an interesting display of how the early naval officers lived in the submarine. The museum encourages guests to touch and feel the exhibits on display. There is an on-location gift shop specializing in local Russian artifacts.
Dig into quirky omelettes such as Hobo, Hang Over and Taco at this local favorite.
The Omelette Inn is the perfect place to order a delicious omelette - try the Hobo Omelette, which is bursting with hickory smoked bacon, black forest ham, and cheddar cheese - among other breakfast items such as Eggs Benedict and Country Fried Steak. When in Long Beach, take family and friends for a quaint breakfast or lunch (served all day) in a cool nautical-themed interior.
Imagine a steamy stack of rich, buttermilk pancakes and delicious omelets roughly the size of your head - satisfaction guaranteed.
Right near the water on Long Beach's scenic Ocean Drive, Long Beach Cafe offers a truly massive menu of American diner hits as well as Greek food. The huge portions are one of the distinguishing parts of this otherwise humble cafe's operation, allowing guests to take home a sizable portion of the tasty breakfast plates, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers and more. Make sure to sample from the menu of Greek specialties, calling on the childhood favorites of owners Stanitsas brothers.
This swanky bar has earned its sturdy reputation with an inspired and ever-evolving wine and beer list. The snacks are great, too!
The Wine Bar is Long Beach's Downtown prime destination for fine wine, crafty beer and live entertainment. Their comfy couches make you cozy as you lounge around or watch a sports game. Hailing wine connoisseurs (but not forgetting beer lovers), this place boasts 22 wines from around the world and 25 micro & craft beers. Their fantastic grub, like Smoked Salmon, Humus and pretzels are great accompaniments to your drink. Be there when they organize live music acts or an art display by a local artist. Try their cheese plate, a variety of cheeses served with olives and crackers. If you want to organize a private event here, the Wine Bar is more than glad to accommodate.
If you're looking for a last minute gift for that special someone or just looking for something a little different, this is the place for you. MAKE Collectives features all merchandise made by local Merchants and Artists, with a variety of items from jewelry to clothing to sunglasses and more. You'll definitely find something that you won't get anywhere else.
Super-hip, industrial interiors make this coffee shop a must-visit here in Downtown Long Beach.
Housed in a landmark building, Cuppa Cuppa offers only the most eco-friendly beans. Enjoy delicious pastries, delectable smoothies, and artisanal sandwiches along with your craft coffee on their tranquil patio. Relax, unwind, and try the Toasted Marshmallow Latte: one of their specialties!
Pronounced Ann-nay-say, this boutique houses women's wearables as unique as its name!
What separates Anneise from other boutiques in Downtown Long Beach is its careful curation of trendy, minimalist pieces, all made in the United States. Whether you're shopping for a brand new purse or even a house plant to liven up your living space (a local plant vendor also sets shop here), you're bound to find something you'll love at this cozy, dreamy, California-cool boutique.
Rulebreakers, rebels, and cool girls rejoice! 4th and Elm helps you celebrate and stylize your edginess.
Looking for a unique, personalized shopping experience with a creative edge? Look no further than 4th and Elm Boutique! Appropriately located in Downtown Long Beach's East Village Arts District, 4th and Elm is a true treasure, curated for the cool girls and rebels. Shopowner, Lori, will be more than happy to help you break out of your comfort zone to create a style that is uniquely you!
Get your sweet or savory fix here at Pie Bar, where deliciousness made from scratch awaits you!
Whether you're looking to try a savory meat pie, a sweet pie slice, pie in a jar to-go, or a flight of pie shots, you are guaranteed to bite into a piece of fresh, homemade deliciousness here at Pie Bar. Stop in any time from 3:14 pm (a nod to mathematical pi) to 7:00 pm for Happy Hour, where you can snag a deal such as $2 off beer or wine to enjoy with your pie.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with a scoop of ice cream or two from this local favorite.
This ice cream shop really keeps true to its Long Beach roots through the use of local ingredients. Whether you want a float, cone, or sundae, the shop's employees are known to give out delightful recommendations. The Black Ring Nitro Cold Brew float with two scoops of Black Ring Coffee is every caffeine lover's dream come true.
It doesn't get any fresher than Rainbow Juices for your pressed juice fix.
With ingredients sourced from local, organic farms, it's no wonder Rainbow Juices has become a favorite amongst Long Beach locals, who love to support businesses that support our local community. Whether you're looking to try just one juice or a whole set to cleanse and purify you body, consider this your one-stop shop. Their juices with almond milk are especially a treat!
Enjoy healthy, environmentally conscious fare with chic ambiance.
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As soon as you walk into Loose Leaf Boba Company's unique space, your eye will be immediately drawn to a neon pink sign that reads, "Don't Teas' Me." This playful pun encapsulates the mood of the shop. It's a playful, artfully-decorated space that offers unique flavor options of Boba, a Taiwanese dessert beverage. Try the SoMatchaCoffee, half green tea and half Vietnamese iced coffee!
A menswear shop in Downtown Long Beach's East Village Arts District that offers high quality goods.
One of the first things you see when you walk up to Snake Oil Provisions is a decal on the window that says, "The cure for Common." This sentiment truly sums up the menswear available for purchase in this shop. These goods are not only high quality but also truly encapsulate the look of a unique, stylish Long Beach local. Stop in for great clothes and great, personalized customer service!
A home décor and magical goods store for the free-spirited bohemian in your life!
Named after the owner's philosophy that everything comes full-circle in the universe, ReCircle Home, located in Downtown Long Beach's famous East Village Arts District, truly embodies the bohemian aesthetic unique to the location. Whether you're looking to acquaint yourself with crystals and tarot, or just looking for unique home décor items, this store truly has something for every free-spirit.
Vintage clothing and accessories located in our famous East Village Arts District.
With its charmingly Southwestern-reminiscent aesthetic, ¡Ay, qué vintage! is one of the most uniquely curated vintage stores in Downtown Long Beach. The continually-rotating wide array of goods, including vinyl records, bandanas, jewelry, and clothing, ensures a unique, vintage find every time you stop in!
Check out the stunning work by artist Kaplan Bunce.
Having begun in 2015, POW! WOW! Long Beach is a summertime, week-long event in which muralists paint artwork across the city. This mural, painted by artist Kaplan Bunce in 2016, is a must-see when you're walking or biking around Downtown Long Beach's East Village Arts District.
Try specialty, small batches of wine and beer alike in the heart of Downtown's East Village Arts District.
With both specialty, small-production wines and craft beers, District Wine has something for everyone. This wine spot also offers various memberships, such as a Monthly Wine Club, a Monthly Beer Club, and a Quarterly Premium Club, for exclusive insider invitations to events, as well as discounts on wine tastings! Try their Ned Sauvignon Blanc along with prosciutto bon bons.
Looking for vintage-inspired, bohemian pieces for your home and your closet? Check out 6th and Detroit!
Need a one-stop shop for clothing and home goods? Look no further than 6th and Detroit. The shop's vintage and bohemian aesthetics really encapsulate the style of a Long Beach local, as well as the general vibe belonging to our East Village Arts District, where the shop is located. This shop truly has it all, whether you're looking for a brand new bathing suit or Turkish towel (maybe both)!
Painted in 2018 as a part of POW! WOW!, a weeklong event in which muralists create art here in Downtown Long Beach, this piece by NeverMade is especially eye-catching (pun-intended). When you're done appreciating the mirror, you can visit our local Community Art Center, which the mural is painted on!
One of the most unique of the murals in Downtown Long Beach, be sure to catch a glimpse of this artwork by Lolo YS!
Artists and art-lovers alike will find much joy and whimsy when they find this mural by artist Lolo YS, painted in 2018 as a part of POW! WOW!, at the core of Downtown Long Beach.
Add a pop of color into your life when you check out this mural by artist Mina Hamada.
Make sure you don't miss this particularly stunning mural when you visit Downtown Long Beach!
Painted in 2017 by artist Nate Frizzell as a part of POW! WOW!, the citywide art event in which artists paint a mural on one of the city's walls, this mural of a boy sitting with birds is especially stunning. It's on the side of a wall of a Poke restaurant Downtown, so make sure you keep your eyes peeled so as not to miss this gorgeous artwork!
Painted as part of POW! WOW!, this mural by Hitotzuki cannot be missed when perusing Downtown.
Downtown Long Beach is an artistic city so it comes as no surprise that there are gorgeous murals painted all over the city. One mural in particular is especially stunning. Painted in 2016 by artist Hitotzuki, the gorgeous use of blue paint to make a huge floral pattern is especially calming amongst the bustle of Downtown Long Beach.