There are ways to estimate the eigenvalues for matrices. The most famous is known as Gerschgorin's theorem. This theorem gives a rough idea where the eigenvalues are just from looking at the matrix.
Then every eigenvalue is contained in some Gerschgorin disc.
Example 14.3.2 Here is a matrix. Estimate its eigenvalues.
It is important to observe that these disks are in the complex plane. In general this is the case. If you want to find eigenvalues they will be complex numbers.
. Of course these are only approximations and so this information is useless for finding eigenvectors. However, in many applications, it is the size of the eigenvalues which is important and so these numerical values would be helpful for such applications. In this case, you might think there is no real reason for Gerschgorin's theorem. Why not just compute the characteristic equation and graph and zoom? This is fine up to a point, but what if the matrix was huge? Then it might be hard to find the characteristic polynomial. Remember the difficulties in expanding a big matrix along a row or column. Also, what if the eigenvalues were complex? You don't see these by following this procedure. However, Gerschgorin's theorem will at least estimate them.


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Publishing Tips
Finding out how to reach an audience at the Self-Publishing Book Expo
by Steven Graboski • November 8, 2012 • Follow
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BiblioCrunch and hundreds of writers and book professionals came together at The Sheraton Hotel at Midtown Manhattan for the Self-Publishing Book Expo. Perhaps the most striking part of all this was the date: October 27, just before Hurricane Sandy hit the Northeast. We hope our readers and all who attended the event made it through the storm safely.
Many book writers hopeful to spread their work to a large audience came to the expo looking for advice, and why not? The self-publishing model has made getting stories into the public sphere much simpler than it was a decade ago. Outside agencies were once the only way to get stories to an international audience or to find the right people to polish a work to its most pristine form. The Director of Author and Publisher Relations at Amazon.com, John Fine, made it clear that this is not the case anymore. "There's a great opportunity that didn't exist before, whether it's publishing a book, reaching an audience or writing a better book," Fine said. "The opportunity to do those things has expanded exponentially."
Despite that, this new possibility also brings many new questions from those who want to try this new method of exposure. The self-publishing expo provided the perfect outlet for getting answers.
As I went to the panels and spoke with the attendees at the event, a question popped in my mind. Sure, It must be fruitful of consumers to have so many books to choose from in bookstores. But how can someone standout amongst millions of authors with millions of self-published stories?
While finding a fantastic marketer is the most apparent solution, authors may find other options more intuitive. Publishing a story as an audiobook is one way to reach a more focused demographic with much less competition. Sherri Wilkolaski is a consultant of Infinity Publishing and it's audiobook branches. She recommended that self-publishers take note of the audio format. "You have millions of print publications, all these ebooks out there," Wilkolaski said during a conference on audiobooks. "But for someone who's an audiobook listener, if I want to listen to audiobooks, my selection is limited."
Authors can also side-step the monetary competition by putting their work online for free. That might sound crazy, and to those who knew author Brittany Geragotelis, it did. "I was told by people in the publishing world that you never give books away for free," Geragotelis said during a panel on self-publishing tips. "But I had six books sitting on my desktop. So I decided to give it a try." She began publishing her story, "Life's a Witch," on WattPad, an online outlet for free ebooks. The book earned 18 million reads in just one year. Fans clamored for a print edition of the story, and Simon & Schuster gave her a six-digit sum for the publishing rights.
While incredible success stories happen in this trade, writers cannot forget that about the thing that matters most: the story itself. While new alternatives exist to reach an audience, the quality of the content needed for most successful works to launch has not changed. "I don't want to kid you," Fine said. "It has not gotten easier to write a book. That is not easy. And I don't want to make it sound like it is, and nobody should tell you that it is."
Still, don't fret about having to settle for a particular theme just because the mass market is attached to it. A book can succeed without feeding into major trends. Take Darcie Chan's novel, "The Mill River Recluse," which has now sold around 700,000 copies. "I've gotten a lot of letters from people who have read the book, which is about as far from paranormal as you could get," Chan said during a panel on self-publishing advice. "And they're like 'thank god, there's a story that has no vampires and no witches and no ghosts and anything strange like that." she added. "I do think that there is a big readership out there waiting for stories that have compelling characters with a romantic element that are emotionally moving."
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Computer Graphics Volume 32, Number 2, May 1998
Do Computer Games Need to be 3D?
by Richard Rouse III
If you ask a random computer game professional what the most importantinnovation in computer games has been in the last couple of years, morelikely than not they will tell you that it has been the industry's movetoward 3D graphics and environments. Take, for instance, the followingquote from the January, 1998 issue of Next Generation magazine:
"If there is such a thing as a videogame Holy Grail, it isnot greater interactivity or improved design, despite what certain game-designgurus would have gamers believe. Instead, for better or worse, theperennial object of desire for developers and gamers is the creation ofrealistic 3D worlds. The crucial extra dimension is the key to awhole new breed of game."
Almost everyone involved in making games seems to be thinking of how totake old game designs and transform them into hot new 3D properties. Some of these efforts have resulted in exciting new game "breeds" thatengage the player in an experience that is all but impossible without 3Dtechnology. Witness Mario's jump to the 3D world in Shigeru Miyamoto'sSuper Mario 64. But then again, witness the dismal failure of gamessuch as Frogger 3D, a title which most everyone will agree is less entertainingthan its early Eighties predecessor. So this brings us to the questionat hand: are all games better in 3D?
Before proceeding, clarification of just what we are talking about isin order. When I refer to a 3D game, I mean one in which the playeris able to move "anywhere" in a given space. The computer then dynamicallyrecalculates what the player's view of the world should be, and redrawsit accordingly. A game such as Super Mario 64 or Quake is a 3D game. A game such as Rand and Robyn Miller's Myst is not a 3D game: thoughits graphics are rendered using 3D models, they are all static images and,as such, the player cannot move freely through the world. Games ofthis ilk are frequently referred to as being "on rails" due to the waythey restrict the player's movement to a specific path. The staticimages in Myst were created using a 3D modeling tool, but they're staticimages nonetheless, and hence the game cannot be considered truly "3D."
As I mentioned before, 3D technology allows computer game designersto create gaming experiences for the player which could not exist withoutsaid technology. Take, for instance John Carmack and John Romero'sQuake. Design purists might argue that Quake's gameplay is littlemore than, say, Ed Logg's Gauntlet, released in 1985. But the 3Dtechnology in Quake allows for a level of immersion and excitement thatwas not found in 2D games. Spinning around a corner at high speed,not knowing what threat one might find there provides a visceral thrillthat is altogether missing in Gauntlet (though that beloved game certainlyhas its own appeal). In Quake's case, the 3D technology created anentirely new game. One could make similar arguments for the originalityof games such as Tomb Raider and Super Mario 64 which take 2D games (Princeof Persia and Super Mario Bros. respectively), add 3D technology, and createa distinct and unique experience for the player.
I certainly enjoy a lot of 3D games, and from my praising of Quake,Tomb Raider, and Super Mario 64 one might conclude that I am thoroughlyconvinced we should do away with 2D games right quick. But what ofa game like Jonathan Ackley and Larry Ahern's The Curse of Monkey Island,or, for that matter, either of its predecessors, The Secret of Monkey Islandand Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge, both designed by Ron Gilbert. These are games where the hand-drawn, cartoony nature of the game's characters- including the player's surrogate, Guybrush Threepwood - is as inherentto the game's charm and appeal as the 3D engine is to Quake's. Whatif you replaced these characters with polygon based creatures - like thosefound in Quake - and rendered the world with assorted texture-mapped surfaces. Certainly the game's flavor - reminiscent of classic Warner Bros. cartoons- would be destroyed and a much less appealing game would remain.
Or how about a game such as Sid Meier and Bruce Shelly's Civilization,where the appeal of the gameplay is based on careful strategic planningand viewing an entire world at once. How could 3D graphics add anythingto the game's appeal beyond fancy window-dressing? For example, BrianReynold's Civilization II added the ability to "view city," whereby a playercan take a look at his favorite city from a close-up, aerial view. This provides a nice looking glimpse of what a given city's layout lookslike, with its coliseums, harbors, Wonders of the World, and so forth. Though it is visually pleasing, does anyone really use this feature morethan a few times? Certainly not, for it provides no data that isat all helpful in playing the game, and serves only as a pointless distractionfrom the player's main goal. So too would a 3D engine distract fromwhat the game's about, without adding anything of value to the playingexperience.
To recap, my argument against 3D graphics as a technology all computergames should embrace has two fronts; the first is an aesthetic one, maintainingthat rendered 3D graphics will never be able to create the look some designersmay want for the games, such as the cartoon based look of the Monkey Islandseries; and the second argues that a 3D engine will not necessarily enhancethe play of every game it is applied to, sometimes making the game worseby adding distracting fluff on top of an otherwise solid game, such asa hypothetical Civilization 3D.
Recently I tried pitching a game design to a number of publishers. Though I would rather not go into the details of the design itself, let'ssay that it combined the gameplay elements of Will Wright's Sim City crossedwith Meier and Shelly's Railroad Tycoon in a unique setting. It wasdefinitely a game where the gameplay was in no way dependent on a 3D engine,nor would such technology have improved the player's experience in anymeaningful way. As such, in the design treatment I described an isometricAge of Empires type engine as the one the game would use. I showedthe document to one industry-savvy friend, and he pointed out that I mightwant to discuss what 3D accelerator boards the game would be supporting. When I countered that the game was not intended to be 3D at all, he said"Well, you should see what you can do about making it 3D." Later,a potential publisher I showed the document to said that he liked the design,but wondered if the game's engine couldn't be 3D, so that the game wouldbe able to compete technologically with other games that would be availablewhen my game was released. When asked how that would improve gameplay,he was hard-pressed to think of a way, but insisted a 3D engine would benecessary nonetheless.
And these two people were, from their frame of reference as businessmen,correct. For it is hard to communicate "compelling storyline" or"highly refined gameplay" on the back of a box, while a hot 3D engine communicateseasily via glitzy screen-shots. Having your game be 3D is a "moneyin the bank" sort of guarantee that makes investors feel more comfortable,just as a film's financial success seems more likely if it has a big-namestar attached to it, or a new book's potential profitability greater ifJohn Grisham were to praise it on the dust jacket. As businessmen,publishers need to show profit for the money they invest in getting gamesdeveloped, and if having them all be "hot 3D" games seems to make thatmore likely, then some would argue it is their responsibility to make sureall their games are 3D, regardless of the needs of the gameplay.
But I am not a businessman; I am more interested in creating good gameswhich appeal to not only established, hard-core game fans but also to awide spectrum of the general public. I am one of those "game designgurus" (or perhaps just a guru-in-training) that the Next Generation quoteabove refers to so derisively. Without doubt the most popular gameof the last several years is the aforementioned Myst, which, as I explained,is nothing like a 3D game. Myst has a more elusive quality to it,which has escaped the designers of its countless imitators, none of whichhas come close to its level of financial success. Though the gamewas universally praised by critics on its release, it is almost as universallydespised by the same critics now, who contend that it is some sort of massmarketing fluke. No, I think Myst has something to it which "real"people (non-gamers, if you will) find appealing, and the game community'sderision of it is just so many sour grapes. As these non-gamers playMyst, do they think "Wow, if only this was true 3D!" Hardly. The game survives on the strength of its beautiful graphics, strong storyline,and compelling gameplay; a fully 3D engine would do nothing to improvethe storyline or gameplay, and would almost certainly make the graphicsuglier.
Right now, some readers may be saying "What do you mean, make the graphicsuglier? It'd be real 3D, dag-nabbit." To the hard-core gamer- call him what you will, aficionado, hobbyist, or fanboy - the game mightbe more impressive, as they would probably agree that Quake's graphicsare much better than Myst's. But to the lay-person, the graphicsin Quake look, well, horrible. To the non-gamer Myst's are obviouslysuperior. Take a minute and look at a Quake or even Quake II monster: look at those angular polygons sticking out all over the place, with atexture mapped octagon posing for its head. I hate to burst anyone'sbubble, but that is not what the general public considers visually appealing. Myst's graphics were 3D rendered as well, true, but notice that the fewtimes characters appear they are actually filmed humans. The Millerbrothers were smart enough to know that 3D models cannot create a goodlooking human being, so they all but left living creatures out of theirgame.
Take the success of the Disney distributed, Pixar created movie ToyStory, which used 3D rendered animation and was a massive financial and,in my opinion, artistic success. "The public certainly liked those3D characters, didn't they!" the 3D graphics pundit will say. Butagain, Pixar was very smart. They must have asked themselves "Whatcharacters can we create using 3D models that we can make look like theydo in real life?" The answer, of course, was toys, which are notreal in the first-place, so one can create a very compelling and realisticMr. Potato-Head using rendered 3D graphics techniques. The humansin the film, instead of trying to look realistic, appear as very stylizedcreations, and many would agree that they are the least-appealing aspectof the movie; Pixar was smart enough to keep their screen-time down toa minimum.
I have a friend who is a pretty typical non-gamer; she has no bias againstgames, and will enjoy some titles such as Civilization or Pac-Man. I recently showed her some screen-shots from the recently released BladeRunner game, in particular those from the 3D-rendered cut-scenes, featuring3D models of humans. "What do you think of these graphics?" I asked her. "They look ugly" she replied, not a doubt in her mind. Though critical response to Blade Runner's graphics has been near-universallypositive, and everyone marvels at how nice the 3D rendered cut-scenes are,to the non-gamer they still look sub-standard and unattractive. Andthese are the pre-rendered cut-scenes I'm talking about here, not the actualgame-play graphics. One day, when we have the processing power atour disposal to create 3D graphics as nice as Blade Runner's cut-sceneson the fly, in real-time, they'll still look ugly to the vast majorityof the population. So if we want to put characters in our games,and we want our games to appeal to as many people as possible, is it reallythe best option to make these people out of polygons?
Of course, clever designers will be able to turn a disadvantage intoan advantage, and will use the blocky look of 3D rendered characters tocreate a specifically stylized appearance. For instance, Tim Schafer,designer of the forthcoming LucasArts adventure game Grim Fandango, saidthe following in the November 1997 issue of Computer Gaming World:
"Mexican folk art has primitive depictions of skeletons, andit would be great to see them come to life. I thought it was thekind of thing that would look really good in 3D, unlike a realistic humanfigure with the low poly count that you are sometimes restricted to. Realistic art usually just doesn't look that good. Instead of fightingthe tech limitations of 3D, you have to embrace [them] and turn them intoa style."
By setting the game in "the land of the dead" and evoking a Mexican folkart look, Schafer made a similar decision to Pixar's, exploiting the limitationsof the technology to his advantage. But not every designer will wantto adopt a stylized folk art look for their game. So must every designerhave to use 3D models of humans for their characters, or make their gamescharacter-less as the Millers did?
To make another comparison to movies, think of a 3D engine as similarto the use of special effects in films. Consider it this way: a game's 3D engine acts as a central and constant special effect throughoutthe player's gaming experience. Special effects in movies have comea long way in the last twenty years, and a film such as Starship Trooperswould certainly have been impossible without them. But does thisexciting new computer imaging technology mean that absolutely every moviehas to use it? Will other movies that do not have such special effectsbe criticized for their lack of computer generated insects? Hardly. It seems like as many people, if not more, are interested in seeing a no-techmovie like As Good As It Gets as want to see Starship Troopers. Itis patently absurd that any critic would say "As Good As It Gets is animpeccably written and deftly acted film, but its special effects justcannot compare with those found in Starship Troopers." Why is itany different for computer games? Why does every computer game needto have the 3D engine special effect?
I asked a game-industry friend of mine recently if he had gotten a chanceto play Final Fantasy VII, a game whose sales numbers indicate it has significantmainstream appeal, certainly in Japan. My friend replied, no, hewas not interested, since Final Fantasy VII was not true 3D. Thisway of thinking is absurd to me. Consider this: the archetypalforms of computer games are the games that people have been playing forcenturies. Take, for instance, Chess. You can buy a Chess setat your local drug store for three dollars, and it comes with cheap littleplastic pieces and a crummy cardboard playing board. Or you can goto a Chess specialty shop in beautiful New York City, buy lovely marbleChess pieces and a suitably fine leather board to accompany them. In the latter case you will have a significantly more visually pleasingChess set than in the former. But when you are over at your nephew'shouse and he wants to play Chess on his drug-store-purchased set, shouldyou refuse? "Sorry lad, I only play with marble pieces." Yournephew may play as well as Bobby Fischer, but why bother? His piecesare made of plastic, and they're ugly.
Of course it is foolhardy to make a one-to-one comparison between computergames and traditional games, or computer games and films. But I thinkthe above analogies do hold some truth, and I think the industry's growingmentality that if a game is not 3D it will not appeal to consumers is afoolish one. I am personally glad that every movie coming out ofHollywood is not loaded down special effects, though I can still be delightedby Starship Troopers. Gamers and game developers should not limitthemselves to high-tech thrill-rides, when the subtleties of a Myst, MonkeyIsland, or Civilization can be as much, if nor more, rewarding.


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Politicians who continue to claim that three million jobs are linked to our EU membership should be publicly challenged over misuse of this assertion. Jobs are associated with trade, not membership of a political union, and there is little evidence to suggest that trade would substantially fall between British businesses and European consumers in the event the UK was outside the EU.
In a new report from the Institute of Economic Affairs, author Ryan Bourne calls for a rational debate, acknowledging how the structure of the UK labour market is fluctuating constantly; prior to the financial crisis, the UK saw on average 4 million jobs created and 3.7 million jobs lost every single year.
Leaving the EU would see a multitude of new policy decisions which would affect trade flows and the composition of the workforce, from trade arrangements through to the regulatory policies adopted. Whatever the policy climate, it can be said with certainty that three to four million jobs are not at risk if the UK leaves the EU. There may well be net job creation or a range of other possible outcomes which should be debated reasonably.
The three to four million number is calculated as the number of jobs linked – both directly and indirectly – to exports from the UK to customers and businesses in other EU countries. Even in a hypothetical world where trade completely broke down between the UK and EU, there would still not be the loss of this many jobs, as 'import substitution' would partially offset the fall in exports and trade would develop with other parts of the world.
The worst case scenario would be a failure to negotiate a free trade deal in the result of Brexit. If this were the case, both parties would be bound by the World Trade Organisation's 'most favoured nation' tariffs paid by other developed countries, which would prevent the imposition of punitive tariffs by the EU following the UK's exit. Job losses would not be significant.
It would adapt quickly to changed relationships with the EU. Prior to the financial crisis, the UK saw on average 4 million jobs created and 3.7 million jobs lost each year – showing how common substantial churn of jobs is at any given time. The annual creation and destruction of jobs is almost exactly the same scale as the estimated 3-4 million jobs that are associated with exports to the EU.
The UK's trade patterns shifted significantly after joining the EU, focusing on intra-EU trade at the expense of the rest of the world. Whilst not facing tariff barriers within the EU, the UK currently faces high external tariffs on importing goods from many other countries. In the event of a Brexit, Britain would be likely to divert more trade outside the EU. The overall economic impact would thus depend on what new trade relationships could be negotiated.
Ultimately, whether EU membership is a net positive or negative for jobs and prosperity in the UK depends on what policies the UK pursues outside of the EU in relation to employment regulation, welfare and tax, the way the UK decides to use its saved contribution to the EU budget, and the extent of new trade deals adopted with third parties. For a healthy labour market, liberal economic policies in each of these areas should be pursued.
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Rough Month, Journalists: 'Teen Millionaire' Story Was Fake
High schooler Mohammed Islam says the story he told New York Magazine was completely fake and he never really earned $72 million in the stock market.
Article by Matt Moreno
A magazine runs a story about a teen investor who's $72 million rich. Only problem is that figure is off by about $72 million.
Media were clamoring over a story in New York Magazine Sunday about 17-year-old Mohammed Islam. The mag said he made $72 million by investing in penny stocks during his high school lunch hour.
The story was so intriguing, CNBC reached out to interview Islam and his friends. That's when things started unraveling.
"We invite him out here. My executive producer Lydia Thew actually met with him when he came in here and said, 'Look, let's see some trading statements.' Couldn't produce them. 'What are your best trades?' Couldn't name them," CNBC host Scott Wapner says.
Islam backed out of the CNBC interview, and by the day's end, out of his entire story.
After hiring a PR firm, Islam sat down with the New York Observer and said he'd made absolutely no money from investing.
The Observer's reporter asked him, "Where did [New York Magazine reporter] Jessica Pressler come up with the $72 million figure?"
Islam answered: "I honestly don't know. The number's a rumor."
The reporter then asked, "She said, 'Have you made $72 million'?"
Islam replied, "[I led her to believe] I had made even more than $72 million on the simulated trades."
So, according to the Observer, Islam "led her to believe" he'd made that money — but reporters and media outlets are supposed to check their facts.
Islam had never confirmed the $72 million and it's unclear where the number came from. New York Magazine's original article said he did confirm his net worth was in the "high eight figures."
In an updated article Tuesday, New York Mag says it did indeed fact check, sending someone to verify Islam's claims. The magazine says that person was shown what looked like a legitimate Chase bank statement with eight figures.
But The Washington Post, citing an anonymous source close to the Islam family, says Islam created the document on a computer, blacking out numbers and pulling the paper away from the reporter after a few seconds.
So Islam claimed he had money he didn't actually have and the paper ran with it. With the story basically a total loss, it's getting compared to another recent, infamous journalistic bombshell that, more or less, bombed.
We're talking about Rolling Stone's University of Virginia fraternity rape story posted in November. The story, which detailed an alleged 2012 gang rape of a woman identified as "Jackie" at a fraternity house, quickly prompted school leaders to shut down all Greek activities for the semester.
But in the weeks after the story was published, Jackie's account was brought into question.
Rolling Stone later apologized to readers and "anyone affected by the story" weeks later.
As for Islam, he's said he's sorry for his statements to New York Magazine. The outlet has revised its headline, added updates to its story since the revelations and apologized for the errors.
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Q: Ubuntu 18.04 server - Network interface name changed after installing PCIe device I've got an industrial PC running Ubuntu 18.04.6 server which I've been using for over a year now. It has 2 network interfaces, enp1s0 and enp0s31f6, but only enp1s0 is in use. enp1s0 has a static IP address configured and it has survived dozens of reboots like this.
I had to take the PC offline today to install a PCIe license key in it, and after that it didn't come back up on the network. I connected a monitor and keyboard to it and saw that the name of enp1s0 changed to enp4s0, so my Netplan configuration wasn't working anymore.
Why did this happen? Can it be prevented somehow? Preferably, I'd like to leave predictable network interface names enabled and not have to make udev rules. Every other question I found wanted to change the interface name, but I don't want it to change.
Here's the relevant dmesg part, but it obviously just shows enp4s0, I don't have an earlier one when the interface had its previous name:
# dmesg | grep enp
[    4.392702] igb 0000:04:00.0 enp4s0: renamed from eth1
[    4.596407] e1000e 0000:00:1f.6 enp0s31f6: renamed from eth0

lshw:
# lshw -C network
  *-network
       description: Ethernet interface
       product: I210 Gigabit Network Connection
       vendor: Intel Corporation
       physical id: 0
       bus info: pci@0000:04:00.0
       logical name: enp4s0
       version: 03
       serial: 78:d0:04:22:6e:0d
       size: 1Gbit/s
       capacity: 1Gbit/s
       width: 32 bits
       clock: 33MHz
       capabilities: pm msi msix pciexpress bus_master cap_list ethernet physical tp 10bt 10bt-fd 100bt 100bt-fd 1000bt-fd autonegotiation
       configuration: autonegotiation=on broadcast=yes driver=igb driverversion=5.4.0-k duplex=full firmware=3.16, 0x800004d8 ip=192.168.6.80 latency=0 link=yes multicast=yes port=twisted pair speed=1Gbit/s
       resources: irq:18 memory:b3000000-b307ffff ioport:3000(size=32) memory:b3080000-b3083fff
  *-network
       description: Ethernet interface
       product: Ethernet Connection (2) I219-LM
       vendor: Intel Corporation
       physical id: 1f.6
       bus info: pci@0000:00:1f.6
       logical name: enp0s31f6
       version: 31
       serial: 78:d0:04:22:6e:0c
       capacity: 1Gbit/s
       width: 32 bits
       clock: 33MHz
       capabilities: pm msi bus_master cap_list ethernet physical tp 10bt 10bt-fd 100bt 100bt-fd 1000bt-fd autonegotiation
       configuration: autonegotiation=on broadcast=yes driver=e1000e driverversion=3.2.6-k firmware=0.8-4 latency=0 link=no multicast=yes port=twisted pair
       resources: irq:127 memory:b3200000-b321ffff

And here's my Netplan config file. The only thing I had to change was the interface name, otherwise it looked the same before:
network:
  version: 2
  ethernets:
    enp4s0:
      optional: true
      dhcp4: false
      dhcp-identifier: mac
      addresses:
        - 192.168.6.80/23
      gateway4: 192.168.7.254
      nameservers:
        addresses:
          - 192.168.2.10
        search:
          - company.local
    enp0s31f6:
      optional: true
      dhcp4: true
      dhcp-identifier: mac

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A. Khalil, J. J. Kim, H. L. Tuller, G. C. Rutledge, R. Hashaikeh, Gas Sensing Behavior Of Electrospun Nickel Oxide Nanofibers: Effect Of Morphology And Microstructure, Sensors and Actuators B, 227, 54-64 (2016), doi.10.1016/j.snb.2015.12.012
Seon–Jin Choi, Sang–Joon Kim, Hee–Jin Cho, Ji–Su Jang, Yi-Min Lin, Harry L. Tuller, Gregory C. Rutledge, Il–Doo Kim, WO3 Nanofiber-Based Biomarker Detectors Enabled By Protein-Encapsulated Catalyst Self-Assembled On Polystyrene Colloid Templates, Small, 12 [7], 911-920 (2016), DOI: 10.1002/smll.201502905
J. G. Swallow, J. J. Kim, M. Kabir, J. F. Smith, H. L. Tuller, S. R. Bishop, and K. J. Van Vliet, Operando Reduction Of Elastic Modulus In (Pr, Ce)O2− δ Thin Films, Acta Mater. 105, 16-24 (2016), doi:10.1016/j.actamat.2015.12.007
M. Moors, K.K. Adepalli, Q. Lu, A. Wedig, C. Bäumer, K. Skaja, B. Arndt, H.L. Tuller, R. Dittmann, R. Waser, B. Yildiz, and I. Valov, Investigating Resistive Switching Phenomena On TaOx And SrRuO3 Thin Film Surfaces With Scanning Tunneling Microscopy, ACS Nano 10 [1], 1481-1492 (2016), DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.5b07020
P. Knauth, G. Harrington, S. R. Bishop, H. Saltsburg, H. L. Tuller, CeO2 Nano-Rods and-Nanocubes: Impact of Nanoparticle Shape on Dilatometry and Electrical Properties, J. Am. Ceram. Soc, 99 [7], 2415–2421 (2016), DOI: 10.1111/jace.14257
S.-J. Kim, S.-J.Choi, J.-S. Jang, N.-H. Kim, M. Hakim, H.L. Tuller, I.-D. Kim, Mesoporous WO3 Nanofibers with Protein Templated Nanoscale Catalysts for Detection of Trace Biomarkers in Exhaled Breath, ACS Nano, 10 [6], 5891–5899 (2016). DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.6b01196
S.-J. Choi, S. Chattopadhyay, J. J. Kim, S.-J. Kim, H. L. Tuller, G. C. Rutledge, and I.-D. Kim, Coaxial Electrospinning Of WO3 Nanotubes Functionalized With Bio-Inspired Pd Catalyst And Their Superior Hydrogen Sensing Performance, Nanoscale, 8, 9159-9166 (2016), DOI: 10.1039/c5nr06611e
J. Sheth, D. Chen, W.J. Bowman, P. Crozier, H. L. Tuller, S. T. Misture, S. Zdzieszynski, B.W. Sheldon, S. R. Bishop, Coupling Of Strain, Stress, And Oxygen Non-Stoichiometry In Thin Film Pr0.1Ce0.9O2-δ, Nanoscale 8, 16499 – 16510 (2016). DOI: 10.1039/C6NR04083G
V. Metlenko, W.-C. Jung, S.R. Bishop, H.L. Tuller, R.A. De Souza, Oxygen Diffusion and Surface Exchange in the Mixed Conducting Oxides SrTi1-yFeyO3-δ, Phys.Chem.Chem.Phys., on line DOI: 10.1039/c6cp05756j
K. Mukherjee, Y. Hayamizu, C. S. Kim, L. Kolchina, G. Mazo, S.Y, Istomin, S. R. Bishop, and H.L. Tuller, Praseodymium Cuprate Thin Film Cathodes For Intermediate Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cells: Roles Of Doping, Orientation, and Crystal Structure, ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces, 8, 34295-34302 (2016) DOI: 10.1021/acsami.6b08977
W.-T. Koo, S.-J. Choi, S.-J. Kim, J.-S. Jang, Harry L. Tuller, I-D. Kim, Heterogeneous Sensitization of Metal-Organic Framework Driven Metal@Metal Oxide Complex Catalysts on Oxide Nanofiber Scaffold Toward Superior Gas Sensors, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 138 (40), 13431-13437 (2016), DOI: 10.1021/jacs.6b09167


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, provisional designation , is an asteroid on an eccentric orbit, classified as near-Earth object and potentially hazardous asteroid of the Apollo group, approximately 3 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 9 December 2001, by astronomers of the LINEAR program at Lincoln Laboratory's Experimental Test Site near Socorro, New Mexico, in the United States. The asteroid is one of the largest potentially hazardous asteroids.

Orbit and classification

 orbits the Sun at a distance of 0.98–2.52 AU once every 2 years and 4 months (848 days; semi-major axis of 1.75 AU). Its orbit has an eccentricity of 0.44 and an inclination of 42° with respect to the ecliptic. The body's observation arc begins with a precovery taken by the Sloan Digital Sky Survey in February 2000.

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Close approaches

With an absolute magnitude of 15.2,  is one of the brightest and presumably largest known potentially hazardous asteroid (see PHA-list). It has an Earth minimum orbital intersection distance of , which translates into 11.4 lunar distances (LD). On 29 July 2054, this asteroid will make its closest near-Earth encounter of the 21st century at a nominal distance of 0.079 AU (31.1 LD).

Physical characteristics

According to the survey carried out by the NEOWISE mission of NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer,  measures 3.006 kilometers in diameter and its surface has an albedo of 0.178.

As of 2018, no rotational lightcurve of  has been obtained from photometric observations. The asteroid's rotation period, spin axis and shape remain unknown. In addition, the body's spectral type has never been assessed.

Numbering and naming

This minor planet was numbered by the Minor Planet Center on 19 October 2005. As of 2018, it has not been named.

References

External links
 Asteroid Lightcurve Database (LCDB), query form (info )
 Asteroids and comets rotation curves, CdR – Observatoire de Genève, Raoul Behrend

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Mexico, Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico vs. Mexico
Mexico might seem like the obvious choice because it's bigger and, therefore, has more variety. But don't be so sure. Puerto Rico offers a diversity of experiences from nature parks to beautiful caves and bioluminescent bays. Plus, no language issues, no passport needed, and more than 100 flights a day from the US.
Puerto Rico is a combination of exoticism and comfort. Plus, if it's your first time traveling outside of the US, Puerto Rico is an easy destination. For new travelers and families, it's an effortless trip.
And what about Mexico? Well, it's difficult to say. Because… where would you even start? The colorful culture that is home to Mexico is full of exciting experiences, culture, gastronomy, and beaches. It's a paradise for savvy travelers and anyone looking for a vacation where boredom isn't found.
Choosing between Puerto Rico and Mexico is harder than it seems, doesn't it? Don't worry. That's what this guide is for, and by the end of it, you'll know exactly which is better for you.
Sunshine, beaches, mountains, lush forests, and even black sand. There's a perfectly good explanation for why Puerto Rico draws so many visitors every year.
Puerto Rico is safe, convenient, accessible, and beautiful in so many ways. Natural beauty doesn't even begin to describe one of its most famous nature reserves: El Yunque.
And who would ever think that Puerto Rico offers more than just luxury hotels, villas, and high-rise hotels? Because they're nothing compared to the 13 Paradores found all over the island. These family-owned hotels are just one of the many things that tourists love about Puerto Rico. And that's not all. There's even more variety in Puerto Rico.
You can lounge on the beach, hike through the rainforest, explore the mountainous regions, and visit a coffee plantation. Then, just before the day ends, you can kayak at any of the three bioluminescent bays.
Even Puerto Rico's vast cuisine selection is superb. If that's still not enough to convince you, wait till you meet the locals. They're friendly, helpful, and hospitable to tourists.
So, what else is there? The next sections should tell you more about what you'll be able to experience in Puerto Rico.
What Makes Puerto Rico Unique?
Easy Access to Other Caribbean Islands
If you're up for an adventure, you can take the ferry from Puerto Rico and visit the Dominican Republic. But if it's a change of pace and panoramic landscapes you're after, you can ask the ferry to take you to Haiti instead.
How is this possible? Mainly because Puerto Rico isn't just an island. It's actually an archipelago, meaning Puerto Rico as a whole is a group of islands. There are 100 small islands surrounding Puerto Rico, and you can reach these islands either by…
The Dominican Republic and Haiti are great options but may be too far to travel for some in a day. Don't worry, though. Your options are massive. And one of the most popular islands to visit are Culebra and Vieques.
Culebra is where you'll find serene, secluded, and laid-back beaches, with Flamenco beach being the most popular. Melones beach is perfect for snorkeling adventures. And Tortuga beach if you want peace or a kayak experience alongside sea turtles.
Vieques is an island full of unique beach experiences. And one of the most unique is Playa Negra, also known for its black sand. Media Luna and Sun Bay are some of the most gorgeous beaches you'll find in Vieques. Aside from beaches, there's also Mosquito Bay, it's the brightest bioluminescent bay on this Earth.
Wait – because this isn't even the full list of islands to explore yet. La Parguera is another island close by to Puerto Rico and a haven for anyone interested in water sports activities. There are more than 30 cays in La Parguera, most of which are shallow and feature light- and deep-blue waters.
For bird-watching, hiking, and a historical tour all rolled into one day, you can visit Caja de Muertos. Gilligan's Island for a weekend trip with the family, snorkeling, and just pure fun under the sun. And Isla de Mona if you prefer to spend the day at a remote beach with local wildlife just minding their own business.
Isla de Mona is also known as the Galapagos of the Caribbean because of its natural environment. The beaches here are also beautiful, by the way. And if you happen to be in Puerto Rico during peak season, consider Isla de Mona as the perfect getaway from crowds.
Overall, there's so much to do around Puerto Rico, and you'd be surprised just how much more you can do in the towns. Which also leads to the next unique thing about this archipelago…
Forests, Mountains, Caves, Waterfalls, and More
Puerto Rico is so diverse, forests and nature parks are only one side of Puerto Rico. And to think, the El Yunque National Forest is already home to 200+ wildlife species, 25 waterfalls, and several hiking trails.
Puerto Rico's mountainous region – la Cordillera Central – also offers a day's worth of adventure:
Enjoy the gastronomy at restaurants Tio Pepe, Las Garzas, and Casa Bavaria
Visit Hacienda Tres Angeles, a coffee hacienda with stunning mountain views
Go on one of the longest zip lines in the world at Toro Verde Nature Adventure Park
Rappel at Canon San Cristobal in the day and camping at Toro Negro as the day ends
Do a cave-tubing tour at Tanama River full of waterways and subterranean chambers
After you've done all that, you still have several outdoor activities to keep you active for weeks to come, like:
Cave exploration
Hiking on Puerto Rico's off-the-beaten paths
Take it in guys. The sheer number of activities available to tourists is fascinating. And note this doesn't even include Puerto Rico's nightlife, water sports, museums, and historical excursions.
While you're digesting all this info, there's one more unique quality worth mentioning about Puerto Rico. And it's none other than…
Puerto Rico's Cuisine Is Unlike Any Other
Saying Puerto Rican food is unique is one way to describe the gastronomy found in Puerto Rico. True, there is a wide range of cuisines offered in the city. But if it's comfort food you're looking for, be on the lookout for traditional Puerto Rican dishes, which are made to leave an impression on your tongue.
The heart of Puerto Rican dishes comes from plantain, which is also known as cooking banana. Are they bananas then? Not quite. The reason why they bear the name "cooking banana" is because of how they're used in the kitchen.
One of the best examples of Puerto Rican comfort food at its finest is the mofongo. Typically served as a side dish, mofongo is deep-fried plantain pieces then mashed together with…
Pork crackling
Salt-cured pork
After it's mashed, other recipes call for more flavor by stuffing meat inside. This can either be seafood, octopus, crab meat, skirt steak, vegetables, or stewed chicken.
Another noteworthy traditional dish found commonly in Puerto Rico is lechon asado. How is it prepared? By marinating the whole pig in adobo, which is a blend of oregano, garlic, vinegar, pepper, and water. After the marinade has seeped deep into the meat, it's roasted for several hours over a coal fire until the skin turns crispy.
Overall, Puerto Rican food is a culinary gem that tourists would surely enjoy and one that foodies will love. Be sure to try these other local dishes found only in Puerto Rico:
Arroz con gandules
Tostones and amarillos
Desserts – tembleque, flan, coquito, arroz con dulce
Experience Puerto Rican Hospitality by Staying at Any Paradores
Lush rainforests, stunning nature parks, great beaches, and beautiful landscapes. Puerto Rico is without a doubt nature's paradise. But if there's one thing that makes visiting all the more worth it, it's staying at Paradores.
These small-scale resorts are similar to country inns. In Puerto Rico, Paradores are known for their affordable rates and Puerto Rican hospitality, also termed as boricua. Paradores are also known for their alluring surroundings and cozy amenities. This makes them perfect for family travels or even when traveling with friends. In fact, these small inns of Puerto Rican paradise have become a famous choice for destination weddings.
Combined with panoramic views of the city and hospitality unlike any other, tourists will feel at home staying at any Paradores. Some of the best include Combate Beach and Villas Sotomayor.
What's the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word "Mexico?" Ask anyone in the room and you'll get all sorts of answers. Tacos. Tequila. Mariachi bands. Religious. Chocolate. Beaches. Ruins. Mayans. Art. Bullfighting. Wrestling. Day of the Dead (ever seen Disney's Coco?).
Despite the different answers, they all give the same universal message:
Mexico boasts a rich culture that has spread throughout the world. Whether it's in the form of art, food, alcohol, history, architecture, and so on.
All this should tell you one thing: a vacation in Mexico is a decision brimming with so much to explore and experience.
From cultural centers and ancient ruins to incredible cuisine and white-sand beaches, the better question to ask is…
Why shouldn't you visit Mexico? And quite frankly, it's a destination that's always worth visiting. But for any traveler, it ultimately depends on what you're craving for on your next vacation trip.
If you're looking for something interesting to look forward to, Mexico just might check all the boxes. But before you make your decision, read on for what makes Mexico unique from the rest.
What Makes Mexico Unique?
You Won't Run Out of Sights to See
Anyone can easily come up with a list of the 35 best things to do in Mexico, and that wouldn't even scratch the surface. Mexico is home to one of the most awe-inspiring mountains, canyons, volcanoes, and colorful towns.
Looking for a cheat sheet? It would probably be longer than two months' worth of groceries. But, here's a tiny glimpse of all the sights to see in Mexico:
El Chiflon waterfall
Chapultepec Castle
Ancient Mayan ruins
The Yucatan Peninsula
Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve
Popocatepetl Volcano (El Popo)
Note that these places aren't just appreciating the view, taking a few photos, and that's it. There are several activities to do at each of these places.
For instance, Hierve el Agua is a man-made pool created by a mineral-rich spring you can swim in. The waters are refreshingly cool. Plus, while swimming, you get a stunning waterfall view.
At Copper Canyon, you can go zip-lining and hike on a few trails surrounded by raw natural beauty. One of the main highlights of visiting Copper Canyon is walking along an old suspension bridge. For an adrenaline-pumping experience, Copper Canyon is perfect.
Visiting Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve allows you to explore the jungle ecosystem in Mexico. It's also a UNESCO World Heritage site. And if that's not enough, you can also swim through Sian Ka'an's lagoons. No – scratch that. Not swim. Rather, you'd float effortlessly along the lagoon's waters.
The Sumidero Canyon is also a great sightseeing spot, but it also includes a two-hour river cruise to see the towering canyon walls. What's more, the canyon is home to crocodiles, ocelots, and spider monkeys. You might spot a few crocs while on the river cruise.
Mexico is full of natural beauty, sightseeing wonders, and breathtaking attractions. Combined with all the activities you can do at each spot, how could it not be worth visiting?
Mexican Food, Tequila, and Chocolate
You know what all three have in common? Their birthplaces are all in Mexico – yes, even chocolate! You might think it was the Mayans who invented chocolate, but the origins of chocolate go a little further back. At that time, chocolate was mainly used as a ceremonial drink – very much the same one used in cacao ceremonies.
While you're in Mexico, you can learn all about the deep history of chocolate, how it's made, and even make your own. Of course, part of the learning experience includes being able to sample chocolate varieties. And what could be more exciting than trying this famous dessert in its very birthplace?
Mexican food should also come as no surprise while you're exploring Mexico. Burritos, tacos, enchiladas, mole, and more Mexican food. Sure, you've tried Mexican food everywhere. But it's totally different when you're having it in the home court.
Sink your teeth into authentic Mexican dishes and you'll notice the clear difference and gap from what you've had back home. And of course, tequila. Not only will you be able to enjoy it all throughout the city, but you'll also get to visit where it's grown. This includes the entire distillation process, and of course, again… free tequila samples!
Mexico Is Full of Unique Activities and Experiences
As if cage diving with great white sharks wasn't unique and heart-racing enough. Mexico isn't just the place to see great white sharks up close. Unique experiences are all over the city. One example is enjoying a nice dinner inside an illuminated cave in Alux restaurant, located in Playa del Carmen.
Did you know? You can even ride the Tequila Express train where you can listen to great mariachi music while sampling tequila. After boarding one of the coolest train rides in the world, head to the Sonora Market. Here, you'll find a witch market. As in the broom-riding pointy hat witches kind of witch market.
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You can buy medicinal herbs, voodoo dolls, potions, and items related to witch magic and occult. There are even love potions in the witch market. Have someone in mind you're planning to use it on?
Moving on, there's also an underwater museum in Cancun. For something on the "wild side," you can also eat mezcal worms or fungus known as huitlacoche. Take your pick.
From here, you can take a refreshing bath at any of the thousand cenotes in Mexico. Cenotes are basically underground caves with permanent water. Think of them as sinkholes formed from the collapse of limestone bedrock ceilings. Thanks to rain and currents of underground rivers, you get permanent water.
But what makes sinkholes unique isn't just how they're formed. Back in the age of the Mayans, cenotes were used as places of sacrifice and also believed to be entrances to the underworld.
Swimming in an underworld portal that is also a human sacrificial chamber? Cool.
At the end of the day, there are so many unique experiences and places around Mexico. Even Izumal – the famous "Yellow City" – is a unique beauty of its own. And as far as unique experiences go, this last one might convince you to even stay longer in Mexico:
Mexico Has Some of the Most Beautiful Beaches
Many visit Mexico for its ancient ruins, gastronomy, and sightseeing adventures. But did you know? Mexico's coastline measures close to 6,214 miles (10,000 km), meaning when it comes to beach options, you'll find plenty all over the country.
And for some of the best, one worth mentioning is Playa Norte. Not only is it a haven for snorkeling, but its crystal clear waters and white, powdery sand have made it a popular spot for tourists. Thanks to its shallow warm waters, Playa Norte is also perfectly safe for kids to swim in. Additionally, you'll find the largest concentration of whale sharks around the island.
Playa Los Cerritos, located in Baja California Sur, is yet another beautiful beach in Mexico and one of the safest swimming spots. Beachcombing is a popular activity, and you'll find a lot of families enjoy spending their time here. If you're looking for great surfing, you'll also find it in Playa Los Cerritos.
Playa Mazunte boasts a quiet coastline and attracts more surfers than it does tourists. Several seafood shacks are dotted around the area. So, even if you don't visit Playa Mazunte for a swim, you have other options. Whether it's sipping a cold beer or margarita at any of the seafood shacks or simply enjoying a delicious seafood entree.
For something more unique, visit Isla Espiritu Santo, also located in Baja California Sur. Here, you'll find red rocks, white sand, and exotic wildlife. One of the best parts of swimming in Isla Espiritu Santo? Being able to swim with a colony of sea lions. And thanks to Isla Espiritu Santo's gorgeous coastline, it's also one of the best places to go for an afternoon picnic.
If you're looking for a change of pace or want to take a break from mountains and canyons, you can count on having a pleasant time at any of Mexico's beaches.
Should I Go to Mexico or Puerto Rico?
Both Puerto Rico and Mexico are great destinations overall. What makes it tough to choose between the two is that both offer everything any traveler could hope for.
When it comes to beaches, Mexico offers more options for tourists since it's also much bigger. Surfing is top-notch in both destinations and you can't go wrong with either if you want a beach with a great view or simply relax.
Food-wise, it's a tie. Mexican food is outstanding, and Puerto Rican food is a culinary gem that tourists would love. From tacos and burritos to frituras and lechon asado, you'll enjoy the wide range of culinary options in Mexico and Puerto Rico.
Activities, excursions, and tours are also fantastic in both destinations. Puerto Rico offers cave explorations, hiking through scenic mountains, stunning waterfalls, and more. Even simply going on a coffee plantation tour is exciting and fun-filled for the whole family to enjoy.
And if that's not enough, you can explore hundreds of small islands around Puerto Rico, which all offer unique experiences.
Mexico is also just as family-friendly and diverse when it comes to what activities you can do around the city. Tequila Express trains, chocolate-making classes, jaw-dropping canyons, and awe-inspiring lagoons. These only make up the tip of the iceberg.
Want unique experiences? Visit a witch market and buy voodoo or love potions. Or better yet, dine in a romantic cave. And for the whole family, go exploring in an underwater museum.
At the end of the day, Puerto Rico is a better choice if you're looking for an easygoing vacation. For travelers who haven't been to the Caribbean, Puerto Rico may be the best choice for you. Plus, US citizens don't need a passport or visa to enter Puerto Rico, being an overseas territory of the US.
Mexico is a better choice for savvy travelers. If you've already visited the Caribbean and want something a little different but still have a lot of activities to do, Mexico is perfect. Travelers looking for more unique experiences and heart-racing excursions will also love Mexico.
What Do Mexico and Puerto Rico Have in Common?
What Mexico and Puerto Rico have in common is they both share the same language. In both countries, Spanish is the official language.
Is Puerto Rico or Mexico Safer?
Both Puerto Rico and Mexico are safe destinations. Regardless of how safe a destination may be, it's still crucial to exercise caution no matter where you're traveling to.
For instance, walking alone in poorly lit areas at night is never a good decision. Asking locals for tips and suggestions is also a great way to learn more about how to keep yourself safe. Refraining from wearing flashy jewelry or bringing large amounts of cash on hand is common travel sense.
One good tip to remember is to look confident even when visiting downtown or rural areas. If you look puzzled, lost, or confused, this makes you an easy target.
Puerto Rico vs. Mexico Crime Rate
According to Numbeo, the crime rate in Puerto Rico is 61.94/100, while Mexico's crime rate is 53.67/100. The majority of crimes that happen in both destinations are related to drug deals, corruption, and bribery.
Another common crime is theft, which usually happens if you leave your valuables unattended. Again, this is common travel sense and can easily be avoided by exercising caution. Just as you would back home, trust your gut and don't be so gullible around strangers.
Is Puerto Rico Cheaper Than Mexico?
Mexico is cheaper to visit, but costs can quickly add up if you're doing a lot of excursions and tours. Plus, staying at an all-inclusive resort will undoubtedly cost more. Just because Mexico is cheaper to visit, it doesn't mean Puerto Rico is expensive.
You can travel to Puerto Rico for a reasonable cost and find price-friendly lodging, food, transportation, and so on. For example, eating at tourist restaurants whether in Mexico or Puerto Rico is a lot more expensive. Choosing restaurants where locals eat is always a cheaper option and a great way to experience culinary authenticity.
You can even eat street food to save on costs. A good tip to remember is if a food stall has a long line, it usually means the food is good and safe to eat. The same goes for restaurants in both Puerto Rico and Mexico. If you see a lot of locals dine at the restaurant, that's a good sign as well.
Is Puerto Rico Poorer or Richer Than Mexico?
Previous GDP data might suggest that Puerto Rico is poorer than Mexico. But at the same time, both are very different countries when it comes to the economy. With Mexico being the larger country and having more resources, it's easy to believe that Mexico is richer, on the surface.
However, data is a more accurate way of determining how "rich" or "poor" a country is. And even then, data isn't enough to guarantee a country's economic growth over the next five or ten years.
That said, both Puerto Rico and Mexico currently have a rising GDP trend. This means both countries are growing and flourishing. This also means there's good economic growth happening in both countries.
According to 2022 GDP data, Puerto Rico's GDP is 109.20 USD billion, while Mexico's is 1,319 USD billion.
Puerto Rico vs. Mexico Beaches
If you're looking for great surfing, both Puerto Rico and Mexico offer fantastic beaches. Between the two, though, Mexico has a longer coastline. That said, this doesn't matter if you're after water sports activities, a beach to relax or lounge on, or surfing.
Both Puerto Rico and Mexico have picturesque beaches as well and there are a few in Puerto Rico that stand out. For example, the black-sand beach at Vieques is something you won't find on the beaches of Mexico.
Similarly, Mexico has unique beaches of its own, like Playa del Amor found in Nayarit, and Isla Espiritu Santo, found in Baja California Sur. At Isla Espiritu Santo, you'll find red rocks and even get to swim with sea lions.
Puerto Rico vs. Mexico Resorts
Puerto Rico and Mexico have beautiful resorts and also offer luxury options perfect for a paradise getaway. But if there's one difference between the two, you'll find more all-inclusive resorts in Mexico than in Puerto Rico. Some are also bigger than those found in Puerto Rico.
Then again, Mexico spans a wider area of land, so there is essentially more room to build and develop resorts in the area.
Overall, if you're looking for more all-inclusive resort options, Mexico may be the better choice.
Puerto Rico also offers all-inclusive options. However, the main difference is that you have more variety in Puerto Rico. Aside from all-inclusive resorts and hotels, you can go for Paradores. These are some of the most affordable. Plus, think of them as smaller hotels but with resort-like value.
For travelers who want a truly luxurious stay, Mexico has several options and has in fact won several awards. Some worth mentioning include the following:
NIZUC Resort & Spa
Live Aqua Beach Resort Cancun
Is Puerto Rico in Mexico?
Puerto Rico is not in Mexico, and nor is it part of Mexico. Puerto Rico is a United States territory, located in the Caribbean. It's also an island in the Antilles archipelago which lies between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Mexico, on the other hand, is located in Central America.
Is Puerto Rico Owned by Mexico?
Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States and has been since 1898, so it belongs to the United States of America.
Is Mexico Near Puerto Rico?
Mexico is far from Puerto Rico, considering they're also both located in different locations. Essentially, the distance between Central America and the Caribbean is 755 miles (1,215 km).
Where is Mexico and Puerto Rico?
Mexico is located in Central America, while Puerto Rico is in the Caribbean. The total area of Mexico is 758, 449.43 sq miles (1,964,375 sq km), while Puerto Rico spans a total of 3,424 sq miles (8,870 sq km).
Puerto Rico to Mexico Distance
The distance between Puerto Rico and Mexico is 2,155.8 miles (3,469 km). If you travel in a straight line from one destination to the other, it would take about 5 hours and 8 minutes in total.
Do Mexico and Puerto Rico Speak the Same Language?
The official language in Mexico and Puerto Rico is Spanish. However, there are differences between Mexican Spanish and Puerto Rican Spanish. For example, the Spanish word "China" in Mexico refers to the country. In Puerto Rico, "China" can also mean orange.
Think of the Spanish differences between Puerto Rico and Mexico the same as American English and British English.
What Came First – Mexico or Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico came before Mexico. Christopher Columbus first discovered Puerto Rico along with the U.S. Virgin Islands in 1493. This was during Columbus' second voyage to the Antilles. Mexico was discovered much later, a few decades after America was discovered.
The Spanish first landed in Mexico in 1521. In fact, the Yucatan Peninsula, a part of Central Mexico, was discovered four years before in 1517.
Fun fact: Norsemen actually landed in Mexico back in the 10th century, according to experts and several theories.
Can You Fly From Mexico to Puerto Rico?
You can fly from Mexico to Puerto Rico, however, there are no direct flights between the two locations. The fastest way to get from Mexico to Puerto Rico is indeed via plane but takes 7 hours and has one stopover, best case scenario.
Mexico to Puerto Rico Flights
Several airlines offer flights from Mexico to Puerto Rico, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. However, there are no airlines that offer direct flights between both destinations. On average, expect at least one or two stopovers.
Mexico to Puerto Rico Flight Time
In ideal circumstances, the flight time from Mexico to Puerto Rico only takes five hours. This would be the case if you could fly directly from Mexico City International to the Luis Munoz Marin International airport.
The shortest flight time from Mexico to Puerto Rico, including a stopover, is seven or eight hours. Worst case, flight times from Mexico to Puerto could take between 11 to 23 hours.
What Do You Need to Fly From Mexico to Puerto Rico?
If you're flying to Puerto Rico, US citizens don't need a passport since it's a United States territory. Put simply, you can travel hassle-free when visiting Puerto Rico. All you need to do is get your luggage from baggage claim, book an Uber or taxi, and you're all set.
In contrast, flying to Mexico means you'll have to undergo customs before claiming your luggage. This means tourists visiting Mexico, including US citizens, have to present a valid passport upon arrival. Also, visitors must fill out a declaration form and present it when they arrive in Mexico together with their passport.
Puerto Rico vs. Dominican Republic


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Eli Lilly v Human Genome Sciences Ltd
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UK High Court denies Eli Lilly's request to prevent Human Genome Sciences Ltd from obtaining a Supplementary Protection Certificate for the human monoclonal antibody, tabalumab.
In a judgment dated 18 July 2014[1], the UK High Court refused to grant an application by Eli Lilly (Lilly) to declare that any Supplementary Protection Certificate (SPC) filed by Human Genome Sciences Ltd (HGS) based on a marketing authorisation granted to Lilly would be invalid.
HGS is the proprietor of a European Patent (UK) 0939804B which claims the protein Neutrokine-α and antibodies which bind to this protein, including belimumab and tabalumab. HGS have received marketing approval in Europe for a belimumab-containing product (BENLYSTA®) for the treatment of active, autoantibody-positive systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).Lilly had developed a different human monoclonal antibody, tabalumab, which also binds to Neutrokine-α.
Lilly was concerned that HGS would apply for an SPC in the UK for tabalumab based on EP(UK) 0939804B and Lilly's Marketing Authorization (MA), if the MA was granted before the patent expired. In 2012, Lilly sought a declaration from the UK High Court that any SPC based on EP(UK) 0939804B would be invalid.
Lilly's application to the Court was based upon two grounds of objection, namely that: (i) tabalumab was not "protected" by a basic patent for the purpose of Article 3(a) of the SPC Regulation as interpreted in Medeva[2] (the "Specified Issue"); and (ii) HGS should not be able to file for an SPC based on a competitor's MA (the "Third Party Issue").
The "Specified Issue" was referred to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), which ruled in December 2013 that it is not necessary for the active pharmaceutical ingredient to be identified in the claims of the patent on which the SPC is based by a structural formula. Rather, the active pharmaceutical ingredient may be defined in "functional" terms provided that "the claims relate, implicitly but necessarily and specifically" to the active pharmaceutical ingredient in question.
Following the CJEU decision, the case was heard by the UK High Court in May and June 2014.
Decision by the UK High Court
The UK High Court refused to grant Eli Lilly's application for a declaration that any SPC filed by HGS based on Lilly's MA for tabalumab would be invalid.
In reaching its decision, the Court found that both of the antibodies tabalumab and belimumab fall within the scope of EP(UK) 0939804B (as interpreted by section 125 of the UK Patents Act, Article 69 of the European Patent Convention ("EPC") and the Protocol on the Interpretation of Article 69).
The Court also considered that an assessment following the extent of protection test should be subject to one proviso – namely, that where the claims contain some general word or words extending their scope beyond the principal wording of the claims, a product would not be considered to be specified unless it fell within the claim absent the general words. Therefore, if a patent is directed to an active pharmaceutical ingredient "A" and contains a claim "A pharmaceutical composition comprising A", then a combination product comprising A+B (where B is an alternative pharmaceutical active ingredient) would not be protected by this patent (within the meaning of Article 3(a) of the SPC Regulation) even though "comprising" is typically interpreted to mean "contains but is not limited to".
Further, although the CJEU stated that, "…the refusal of a SPC for an active ingredient which is not specifically referred to by a patent… may be justified – in circumstances such as those in the main proceedings and as observed by Eli Lilly – where the holder of the patent in question has failed to take any steps to carry out more in-depth research and identify his invention specifically…", the UK High Court stated that this is relevant to the "Third Party Issue" which was not referred to the CJEU. Further, the Court said that the reason for having a SPC regulation is to encourage research. As such, the Court said that it was not right that the satisfaction of Article 3(a) of the SPC Regulation depended on who carried out the research leading to the MA for the product for which the SPC had been sought, and in doing so refused to grant Lilly's application.
In reaching its decision, the Court made it clear that SPCs are granted to encourage research and innovation into new medicines. As such, it was held that a patentee may file a SPC application with reference to a third party MA, provided the medicinal product is protected by the basic patent in question. The decision also confirms that SPCs may be obtained for products based on claims defined in functional terms. However, there remains some uncertainty as to the degree of "functionality" that is acceptable, which will require assessments to be made on a case-by-case basis until such time as further guidance is given.
Lilly has been granted leave to appeal and it will be interesting to see the UK Court of Appeal's view of these issues in due course.
[1] Eli Lilly and Company v Human Genome Sciences Inc, Patents Court, 18 July 2014, [2014] EWHC 2404 (Pat)
[2] Court of Justice of the European Union (the "CJEU") in Medeva (Case C-322/10)
Category: Latest Insights | Author: Leonita Paulraj | Published: September 2014 | Read more


After months of innuendo, the European Central Bank (ECB) announced last night once and for all that they will no longer produce the 500 euro note.
The 500 euro note is the highest denomination of physical currency in the euro zone, and they've been talking about phasing it out for quite some time.
Of course, according to their reasoning, only bad people who engage in criminal activity, tax evasion, and terror financing use 500 euro notes.
All of us law-abiding little people have no need for such high denomination cash.
That's a very convenient view for the ECB to take given that they've led the crusade to make interest rates negative.
Right now the ECB's negative interest rates predominantly apply to the wholesale banking system.
In other words, commercial banks are charged interest on the reserves they hold with the ECB.
This is an absolutely insane practice.
As a depositor, you WANT your bank to hold plenty of reserves with the central bank instead of gambling away your deposits on risky loans and investments.
But now if any bank in the Eurozone does choose to act conservatively, they have to pay penalty interest to the ECB.
Many banks in Europe are starting to pass on these negative interest rates to their customers, and it's beginning to cause a breakdown in the financial system.
Think about it– who would willingly PAY for the privilege of depositing their funds in an extremely illiquid and potentially insolvent bank?
Rational people are already sensing the absurdity of this conundrum, and the solution is simple: hold physical cash.
We've talked about this before– there are entire banks and insurance funds that are choosing to hold portions of their reserves in physical cash.
And with 500 euro notes, they can store a LOT of savings in a compact space.
Even in a small safety deposit box, you could hold over 1.8 million euros worth of 500 euro notes. This is more than enough for most people.
But the ECB doesn't want this.
The corrupt ruse of our modern banking system depends entirely on the public continuing to use it.
There simply isn't enough physical cash in the banking system to support withdrawals of more than a few percent of total deposits.
So if more than a small percentage of depositors wanted cash, the banking system would be in trouble.
More importantly, the vast majority of bank deposits are held in various bond and loan portfolios.
So in the event of a significant uptick in cash withdrawals, banks would have to start dumping assets in order to free up the necessary funds for their customers.
And if multiple banks had to simultaneously dump assets to raise cash, that would cause a steep decline in the market prices of those assets.
Banks would suffer huge losses as a result. Many would go under.
Needless to say the financial establishment has every incentive to ensure this doesn't happen.
Their solution? Start phasing the large denominations of cash that pose a threat to their system.
And the ECB started formalizing this with last night's announcement.
To be clear, 500 euro notes are not 'banned'. The ECB tells us that current 500 euro notes in circulation will still be honored as legal tender.
The next step for them would be to quietly take these bills out of circulation until one day there's simply no more of them available.
Then they can rinse and repeat with the 200 and 100 euro notes.
All of this is tantamount to capital controls– a way for central banks to trap your savings inside a worthless financial system.
As we've talked about before, holding physical cash is a great tool in a Plan B to reduce your exposure to problems in the banking system.
If you hold cash and there's another 2008-style panic, you're going to be OK.
This is a smart solution no matter WHERE you are in the world– Europe, the US, etc.
Even here in Chile where the banks are well capitalized, I routinely stop by the ATM machine on my way to the office in the morning to withdraw physical cash.
But as I've written in the past, cash alone is no panacea. And this move by the ECB shows that cash does have limitations.
Real assets, and in particular gold and silver, are also important elements of a Plan B.
Don't think about gold as an investment. Think about it as a form of money– one that doesn't depend on a central bank, or even a solvent banking system to have value.
In many respects it's an insurance policy. And with the risks this obvious and writing very clearly on the wall, it makes sense to have some for yourself.


Ruby-SDL-FFI is a low-level binding to SDL  and related libraries using Ruby-FFI  or compatible FFI APIs, such as JRuby's. It provides very basic access to SDL from Ruby  without the need for a compiled C wrapper. It aims to be platform and Ruby implementation independent.
Ruby-SDL-FFI does not attempt to provide any high-level functionality, only to mirror the standard SDL interface. For higher-level functionality, you should use other libraries (Rubygame , Gosu , etc.).
It may not work correctly (or at all).
It may change drastically with no advanced notice.
As such, this library is currently FOR THE ADVENTUROUS ONLY. If you are not willing to continuously update your code to match the new API, then you should wait until Ruby-SDL-FFI is more mature and stable (i.e. version 1.0+).
Ruby-SDL-FFI may work with older versions, but hasn't been tried on them.
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Facebook Refuses To Remove Fake "Drunk" Video Of Nancy Pelosi
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Facebook is defending its decision not to remove from its platform a viral video of Nancy Pelosi that has been doctored to make the House Speaker appear as if she is drunkenly slurring her speech.
Monika Bickert, vice president for product policy and counterterrorism, told CNN on Friday night that Facebook would leave the video online and notify users that independent fact-checkers had deemed it had been manipulated.
"Anybody who is seeing this video in Newsfeed, anybody who has shared it with somebody else, anybody who has shared it in the past is being alerted that this video is false," Bickert said. "And that's part of the way that we deal with misinformation."
Versions of the video, which contains slightly slowed-down footage of Pelosi speaking Wednesday at a Center for American Progress event in Washington, DC, have spread across multiple social media platforms. The Washington Post was first to report on their existence.
One of the most-watched versions on Facebook, which was posted by the right-wing page Politics Watch Dog, has been shared more than 47,000 times. "Good Lord lady…How many drinks did you have today?" reads the top comment. "Omg is she drunk or having a stroke???" reads another.
But Bickert said because the video does not incite violence, like misinformation that may spread during a riot, it would not be removed.
Instead, a series of "related articles" that debunk the video now appear alongside it.
The video's prominence in people's newsfeeds would also be reduced by the company's algorithms.
"We think it's important for people to make their own informed choice about what to believe," said Bickert. "Our job is to make sure we are getting them accurate information."
In contrast, a YouTube spokesperson told the Washington Post it had removed all versions of the video.
A representative for Twitter, where the video was also spreading, told BuzzFeed News they had no comment. However, sharing "inaccurate statements about an elected official" does not contravene Twitter's policies.
President Donald Trump, on Thursday shared another edited video of Pelosi that was cut to show her repeated "stammers" during a press conference. The video was not slowed down, but had cut together a montage of her all verbal stumbles during lengthy press conference. Pelosi had used that appearance before the media to say she believed the president needed "an intervention."
Facebook's decision to leave the videos online was heavily criticized by some of Pelosi's Democratic colleagues.
Bickert told CNN that press coverage of the fake video had effectively shifted the public conversation to how it was manipulated.
"The conversation is not about people believing this video," she said. "It's that they were discussing the fact that it was manipulated. And that's the conversation they should be having."
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Based on the Philippine tradition of hospitality, good food, friendliness, fast service, and pleasant surroundings, Goldilocks opened its first bakeshop on May 15, 1966 along the Pasong Tamo Street in Makati, Philippines. At the helm of the company were three very industrious and enterprising women: Clarita Leelin Go, Milagros Leelin Yee, and their sister-in-law, Doris Wilson Leelin. Keen on what the customers wanted, the sisters strove for excellence in whatever product they sold. The name, "Goldilocks", was a suggestion from their sister, Maria Flor, who believed that the fairytale name would be memorable, while bringing luck and prosperity.
In 1976, Goldilocks opened its first shop in Los Angeles, California, USA. Then in 1984, Goldilocks moved north, and opened a bakeshop in Vancouver, Canada.
Now, five decades later, Goldilocks has expanded from a one branch operation, to the largest family-owned bakeshop throughout the Philippines, with more than three thousand employees, to meet the growing demand.
Sisters, Clarita Go and Milagros Yee, talk shop with the bakers.
Milagros Yee arranges the wedding cake decorations.
Who loves Goldilocks? We do!
The original Goldilocks Bakeshop along Pasong Tamo Street, Makati.
The baking team poses for a group picture.
Birthday cake for EVERYONE! YAY!


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Catch Me a Colobus is a television series narrated by Gerald Durrell, the well-known British naturalist and writer, which was shown on BBC children's television around 1967.

It described an expedition to Sierra Leone to catch colobus monkeys for Durrell's zoo in Jersey.

Durrell also wrote a 1972 book of the same name.

Nature educational television series
Gerald Durrell
Television series about animals
BBC Television shows


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Q: How do I wrap the contents of a SubElement in an XML tag in Python 3? I have a sample xml file like this:
<root>
   She
   <opt>went</opt>
   <opt>didn't go</opt>
   to school.
</root>

I want to create a subelement named  of , and put all the contents of  into it. That is,
<root>
   <sentence>
       She
       <opt>went</opt>
       <opt>didn't go</opt>
       to school.
   </sentence>
</root>

I know hot to make a subelement with ElementTree or lxml, but I have no idea of how to select from "She" to "shools." all at once.
import lxml.etree as ET
ET.SubElement(root, 'sentence')
I'm lost...

A: You could go about it in reverse: (Instead of adding a subelement, add a new parent.) By that I mean, change the root tag to sentence, create a new root element, and insert the old root (now sentence) into the new root:
import lxml.etree as ET

content = '''\
<root>
   She
   <opt>went</opt>
   <opt>didn't go</opt>
   to school.
</root>'''

root = ET.fromstring(content)
root.tag = 'sentence'
newroot = ET.Element('root')
newroot.insert(0,root)
print(ET.tostring(newroot))

# <root><sentence>
#    She
#    <opt>went</opt>
#    <opt>didn't go</opt>
#    to school.
# </sentence></root>


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Georg Heinrich Hermann Henneberg (12 October 1908 in Berlin – 26 February 1996 in Berlin) was a German physician, who served as President of the Robert Koch Institute from 1952 to 1969 and as President of the Federal Health Agency from 1969 to 1974. He was previously director of the Department of Bacteriology at the pharmaceutical company Schering AG.

Career
He was a son of the noted bacteriologist Wilhelm Henneberg. He graduated as a medical doctor in Berlin in 1935 and obtained a doctoral degree in the same year. However, due to having a Jewish great-grandfather, he was denied a medical license. After complaining to the Ministry of the Interior, and enlisting the support of the noted physicians Victor Klingmüller and Ernst Rodebach, the authorities relented and he was given his medical license. After initial difficulty in finding work, he was employed at Schering AG, a company which employed several scientists of Jewish origin who were discriminated against elsewhere. At Schering he became director of the Department of Bacteriology and simultaneously head of the Schering works in Charlottenburg.

In 1950, Henneberg earned his Habilitation at the Free University of Berlin, and became an Adjunct Professor (apl. Professor) at the Free University in 1956. From 1952 to 1969, he was President of the Robert Koch Institute, and from 1969 to 1974, he was President of the Federal Health Agency.

His assistant Wolfgang Waterstraat was abducted by the Soviets in 1952 and murdered by the Soviet regime in Moscow.

Henneberg was also chairman of the Aronson Foundation.

Honours
Fellow of the Academy of Sciences Leopoldina (1968)
Commander's Cross (Großes Verdienstkreuz) of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (1974)

Selected publications
 Einführung in die bakteriologische Untersuchungstechnik zur Penicillintherapie : Versuche zur Demonstration biologischer Eigenschaften des Penicillins, 2. erweiterte Auflage, G.-Fischer-Verlag, Jena 1949
 (Hrsg.): Weg, Ziel und Grenzen der Streptomycintherapie : Unter besonderer Berücksichtigung der chemotherapeutisch bedingten Veränderungen in Klinik und Pathologie der Tuberkulose.(Nach den Ergebnissen in Berliner Kliniken von den Mitgliedern des Streptomycinkomitees und ihren Mitarbeitern), Berlin : de Gruyter, Berlin 1953
 (Hrsg. gemeinsam mit Hartwich Köhler): Praktikum der Virusdiagnostik, Stuttgart : G. Fischer, Stuttgart 1961
 (Hrsg.): Masernschutzimpfung : Gutachten des Bundesgesundheitsamtes nach dem Stand vom Oktober 1968, Springer, Berlin ; Heidelberg ; New York 1969, (Reihe: Abhandlungen aus dem Bundesgesundheitsamt ; H. 8)
 Die Geschichte der Stiftung für experimentelle Therapie - Aronson-Stiftung, Berlin, Selbstverlag 1980

External links

References

German bacteriologists
Schering people
Commanders Crosses of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
1908 births
1996 deaths
Academic staff of the Free University of Berlin
German healthcare managers


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Aurora ist zunächst die lateinische Bezeichnung der Morgenröte.
In lateinischen Werken erscheint der Name Aurora daher an Stelle der griechischen Göttin Eos, wobei häufig nicht zu unterscheiden ist zwischen einer poetischen Bezeichnung des Tagesanbruchs und einer personal gedachten Göttin.
Da die griechische Eos Schwester des Sonnengottes Helios und der Mondgöttin Selene ist, gilt die römische Aurora entsprechend als Schwester des Sonnengottes Sol und der Mondgöttin Luna.
Eine von der griechischen unabhängige römische Mythographie existiert nicht.

Bei den Etruskern entsprach ihr die Göttin Thesan.

Rezeption
 Günter Kochan: Aurora. Kantate für mittlere Frauenstimme, Chor und Orchester (1966) Text: Stephan Hermlin.

Quellen
 Vergil Aeneis 7,26; Georgika 1,446
 Ovid Metamorphosen 3,184; 2,112; 4,81
 Consolatio ad Liviam 281

Literatur

Weblinks

 Warburg Institute Iconographic Database – ca. 110 Photos von Darstellungen der Aurora in der Kunst

Römische Gottheit
Weibliche Gottheit
Gottheit der Morgenröte
Römische Gottheit als Namensgeber für einen Asteroiden


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Q: Cannot start Redmine server I am using Redmine version 2.5.2 Stable.
After a server crash, we rebooted our server and found that redmine is not starting.
When I start rails using command rails s, I get the following error:
/usr/lib/ruby/site_ruby/1.8/rubygems.rb:233:in `activate': can't activate rack (~> 1.4.5, runtime) for ["actionpack-3.2.18", "railties-3.2.18"], already activated rack-1.6.0.beta for ["rack-ssl-1.3.4", "railties-3.2.18"] (Gem::LoadError)
            from /usr/lib/ruby/site_ruby/1.8/rubygems.rb:249:in `activate'
            from /usr/lib/ruby/site_ruby/1.8/rubygems.rb:248:in `each'
            from /usr/lib/ruby/site_ruby/1.8/rubygems.rb:248:in `activate'
            from /usr/lib/ruby/site_ruby/1.8/rubygems.rb:249:in `activate'
            from /usr/lib/ruby/site_ruby/1.8/rubygems.rb:248:in `each'
            from /usr/lib/ruby/site_ruby/1.8/rubygems.rb:248:in `activate'
            from /usr/lib/ruby/site_ruby/1.8/rubygems.rb:1082:in `gem'
            from /usr/local/rvm/gems/ruby-1.9.3-p547/bin/rails:22
            from /usr/local/rvm/gems/ruby-1.9.3-p547/bin/ruby_executable_hooks:15

Please find my gem list
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actionmailer (3.2.18, 3.2.17)
actionpack (3.2.18, 3.2.17)
activemodel (3.2.18, 3.2.17)
activerecord (3.2.18, 3.2.17)
activeresource (3.2.18, 3.2.17)
activesupport (3.2.18, 3.2.17)
acts-as-taggable-on (2.3.3)
arel (3.0.3)
awesome_nested_set (2.1.6)
builder (3.0.4, 3.0.0)
bundler (1.9.2, 1.7.3)
capybara (2.1.0)
childprocess (0.5.3)
coderay (1.1.0, 1.0.9)
coffee-rails (3.2.2)
coffee-script (2.2.0)
coffee-script-source (1.7.0)
commonjs (0.2.7)
daemon_controller (1.2.0)
daemons (1.1.9)
delayed_job (4.0.6)
delayed_job_active_record (4.0.3)
diff-lcs (1.2.5)
erubis (2.7.0)
eventmachine (1.0.3)
execjs (2.5.2, 2.0.2)
faraday (0.8.8)
fastercsv (1.5.5)
ffi (1.9.3)
git (1.2.9.1)
hashie (2.0.5)
hike (1.2.3)
httpauth (0.2.0)
i18n (0.7.0, 0.6.11, 0.6.9)
journey (1.0.4)
jquery-rails (3.0.4, 2.0.3)
jquery-ui-rails (5.0.3, 5.0.2)
json (1.8.2, 1.8.1)
jwt (0.1.8)
less (2.3.3)
less-rails (2.3.3)
less-rails-bootstrap (2.3.3)
libv8 (3.11.8.17 x86_64-linux, 3.11.8.13 x86_64-linux)
liquid (2.4.1)
mail (2.5.4)
metaclass (0.0.4)
method_source (0.8.1)
mime-types (1.25.1)
mini_portile (0.6.0)
mocha (1.1.0)
money (5.0.0)
multi_json (1.11.0, 1.10.1, 1.10.0)
multipart-post (1.2.0)
mysql2 (0.3.18, 0.3.16)
net-ldap (0.3.1)
node (0.0.2)
nokogiri (1.6.3.1)
oauth2 (0.8.1)
omniauth (1.1.4)
omniauth-oauth2 (1.1.1)
omniauth-shopify-oauth2 (1.1.2)
passenger (5.0.6, 4.0.50)
pg (0.16.0)
polyglot (0.3.5, 0.3.4)
pry (0.9.12.2)
pry-rails (0.3.1)
quiet_assets (1.0.2)
rack (1.6.0.beta, 1.4.5)
rack-cache (1.2)
rack-openid (1.4.2)
rack-ssl (1.3.4)
rack-test (0.6.3, 0.6.2)
rails (3.2.18, 3.2.17)
railties (3.2.18, 3.2.17)
rake (10.4.2, 10.3.2, 10.3.1)
rdoc (3.12.2)
redcarpet (2.3.0)
RedCloth (3.0.4)
ref (1.0.5, 1.0.2)
render_parent (0.0.5)
rmagick (2.14.0, 2.13.3)
rspec (3.2.0)
rspec-core (3.2.3)
rspec-expectations (3.2.1)
rspec-mocks (3.2.1)
rspec-support (3.2.2)
ruby-ole (1.2.11.8)
ruby-openid (2.3.0)
rubyzip (1.1.6)
sass (3.3.7)
sass-rails (3.2.6)
selenium-webdriver (2.43.0)
shopify_api (3.0.3)
shopify_app (4.2.3)
shoulda (3.3.2)
shoulda-context (1.0.2)
shoulda-matchers (1.4.1)
slim (3.0.3)
slop (3.4.5)
spreadsheet (0.6.9)
sprockets (2.2.3, 2.2.2)
sqlite3 (1.3.7)
state_machine (1.2.0)
temple (0.7.5)
therubyracer (0.11.4)
thor (0.19.1)
tilt (1.4.1)
treetop (1.4.15)
tzinfo (0.3.43, 0.3.41, 0.3.39)
vcard (0.2.12)
webrat (0.7.3)
websocket (1.2.1)
will_paginate (3.0.7)
xpath (2.0.0)
yard (0.8.7.4)

A: Some of your packages need rack (~> 1.4.5, runtime) so remove the beta version that you've installed and install the stable version 1.4.5 then you can start your rails project.