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Q: Leaftjs remove all current polygoones, and redraw all I am working on a project, where I am using Leaftjs(1.6). And https://api.maptiler.com/maps/streets for tile layer.
In the first time, the polygons are drawing correctly. In my site, I am using an input range, where user can change the input range, it with that value is will update polygons, with new colours and popup value.
So, in the input range callback, first I try to remove all the previous polygons and then redraw it again.
It works well if the user changes the input range smoothly.

But the problem arises when the user moves the input range very quickly.
I get this kind of map outputs.

Here is my input range code
<input type="range" min="1" max="100" value="100" class="slider" id="myRange">

For removing polygons, I used
map.eachLayer(function (layer) {
        if (!!layer.toGeoJSON) {
            map.removeLayer(layer);
            //console.log(layer)
        } else {
            console.log("I am not removing:", layer)
        }
    });

And
for (i in map._layers) {
        if (map._layers[i]._path != undefined) {
            try {
                map.removeLayer(map._layers[i]);
            } catch (e) {
                console.log("problem with " + e + map._layers[i]);
            }
        } else {
            console.log(i)
        }
    }

But both are showing similar results.
Here is my complete code,
var slider = document.getElementById("myRange");
var output = document.getElementById("rangeValue");
output.innerHTML = slider.value; // Display the default slider value

var date = Date.parse(myDate)

output.innerHTML = date.toString('d-M-yy');

// Update the current slider value (each time you drag the slider handle)
slider.oninput = function () {
    var date2 = Date.parse(myDate)
    var current = date2.add(-(100 - this.value)).day();
    output.innerHTML = current.toString('d-M-yy');

    map.eachLayer(function (layer) {
        if (!!layer.toGeoJSON) {
            map.removeLayer(layer);
            //console.log(layer)
        } else {
            console.log("I am not removing:", layer)
        }
    });

    // for (i in map._layers) {
    //     if (map._layers[i]._path != undefined) {
    //         try {
    //             map.removeLayer(map._layers[i]);
    //         } catch (e) {
    //             console.log("problem with " + e + map._layers[i]);
    //         }
    //     } else {
    //         console.log(i)
    //     }
    // }

    $.ajax({
        url: 'global/',
        data: {
            'date': current.toString('yyyy-MM-dd')
        },
        dataType: 'json',
        success: function (data) {
            if (data != null) {
                //console.log("Got data")
                //console.log(data.length)
                for (var i = 0; i < data.length; i++) {
                    var coun = data[i];
                    try {
                        var latlngs = countriesLocation[coun.country];
                        if (latlngs != null) {
                            html = "updated popup data"

                            var color = '#ef0909';

                            if (coun.value > 500_000) {
                                color = '#DF0101';
                            } else if (coun.value > 200_000) {
                                color = '#ea2c2c';
                            } else {
                                color = '#BEF781';
                            }

                            var polygon = L.polygon(latlngs, {
                                color: color, fillColor: color,
                                fillOpacity: 0.3
                            }).addTo(map);
                            polygon.bindPopup(html);

                            // console.log(coun.country)
                            // console.log(i)
                        } else {
                            //console.log("I have no lat lon " + coun.country)
                        }
                    } catch (e) {
                        //console.log(e)
                    }
                }
            }
        }
    });
}

How can I fix this, and get clear outputs?

A: Add your polygons to a L.featureGroup instead to the map. Then you can call fg.clearLayers() and all layers are removed.
Also I would clear the layers in the ajax, so if there are multiple request, there are not added multiple times.
var fg = L.featureGroup().addTo(map);
slider.oninput = function () {
    var date2 = Date.parse(myDate)
    var current = date2.add(-(100 - this.value)).day();
    output.innerHTML = current.toString('d-M-yy');

    fg.clearLayers();

    $.ajax({
        url: 'global/',
        data: {
            'date': current.toString('yyyy-MM-dd')
        },
        dataType: 'json',
        success: function (data) {
            if (data != null) {
                fg.clearLayers();

                for (var i = 0; i < data.length; i++) {
                    var coun = data[i];
                    try {
                        var latlngs = countriesLocation[coun.country];
                        if (latlngs != null) {
                            html = "updated popup data"

                            var color = '#ef0909';

                            if (coun.value > 500_000) {
                                color = '#DF0101';
                            } else if (coun.value > 200_000) {
                                color = '#ea2c2c';
                            } else {
                                color = '#BEF781';
                            }

                            var polygon = L.polygon(latlngs, {
                                color: color, fillColor: color,
                                fillOpacity: 0.3
                            }).addTo(fg);
                            polygon.bindPopup(html);

                        } else {
                            //console.log("I have no lat lon " + coun.country)
                        }
                    } catch (e) {
                        //console.log(e)
                    }
                }
            }
        }
    });
}


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Charing Cross is a junction in London, England, where six routes meet.
A retired police inspector on vacation dies suddenly on a train, it sets in motion a whole tangle of intrigue and mystery.
If you like mystery and suspense, you will love this classic story.
Here is an extract:
THE POTENTIAL FORTUNE
Elder and younger woman alike took Mather's intimation quietly. Rhona made no remark. But Mrs. Keeley spoke impulsively.
"There never was a more popular man than he was, with everybody!" she exclaimed. "Who should want to take his life?"
"That's just what we've got to find out, ma'am," said Mather. "And I want to know as much as I can, I dare say Miss Hannaford can tell me a lot. Now, let's see what we do know from what you told me this morning.
Mr. Hannaford had been Superintendent of Police at Sellithwaite for some years. He had recently retired on his pension. He proposed to live in London, and you and he, Miss Hannaford, came to London to look for a suitable house, arrived three days ago, and put up at this hotel.
That's all correct? Very good, now then, let me hear all about his movements during the last three days. What did he do? Where did he spend his time?"
"I can't tell you much," answered Rhona. "He was out most of the day, and generally by himself. I was only out with him twice, once when we went to do some shopping, another time when we called on Mr. Kenth at his rooms in the Temple. I understood he was looking for a house, seeing house agents and so on. He was out morning, afternoon and evening."
"Did he never tell you anything about where he'd been, or whom he'd seen?"
"No. He was the sort of man who keeps things to himself. I have no idea where he went nor whom he saw."
"Didn't say anything about where he was going last night?"
"No. He only said that he was going out and that I should find him here when I got back from the theatre, to which I was going with Mrs. Keeley. We got back here soon after eleven. But he hadn't come in, as you know."
"You never heard him speak of having enemies?"
"I should think he hadn't an enemy in the world! He was a very kind man and very popular, even with the people he had to deal with as a police-superintendent."
"And I suppose he'd no financial worries, anything of that sort? Nor any other troubles, nothing to bother him?"
"I don't think he'd care in the world," said Rhona confidently. "He was looking forward with real zest to settling down in London. And as to financial worries, he'd none. He was well off."
"Always a saving, careful man," remarked Mrs. Keeley. "Oh, yes, quite well off, apart from his pension."
Mather glanced at Hether, who had listened carefully to all that was asked and answered. Something in the glance seemed to invite him to take a hand.
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LIMINAL LANDSCAPES: Travel, Experience and Spaces In-Between
Edited by Hazel Andrews and Les Roberts (Abingdon: Routledge, 2012)
Hazel Andrews and Les Roberts – Introduction: Re-mapping Liminality
Bjørn Thomassen – Revisiting Liminality: the Danger of Empty Spaces
Emily Orley – Places Remember Events: Towards an Ethics of Encounter
Emma Cocker – Border Crossings: Practices for Beating the Bounds
Kevin Meethan – Walking the Edges: Towards a Visual Ethnography of Beachscapes
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Les Roberts – The Sands of Dee: Estuarine Excursions in Liminal Space
Ivan Costantino – Spinning Lhasa: Ritual Circumambulation Routes as Liminal Urbanscapes in China's 'Western treasure-house'
Emma Fraser – Urban Exploration as Adventure Tourism: Journeying Beyond the Everyday
Hazel Andrews – Another Place or Just Another Space? Liminality and Crosby Beach
Tom Selwyn – Shifting Borders and Dangerous Liminalities: The Case of Rye Bay
Simon Ward – 'Danger Zones': The British 'Road Movie' and the Liminal Landscape
Anita Howarth and Yasmin Ibrahim – Threat and Suffering: The Liminal Space of 'The Jungle'
Pietro Deandrea – Shards in the Landscape: The Dispersed Liminality of Contemporary Slaveries in the UK
David Crouch – Afterword
"[T]the book brings to the fore new directions in the study of liminal spaces and mobility practices in contemporary societies from an interdisciplinary perspective. . . . Apart from its variety of case-studies and innovative methodological approaches, the volume is also a rich source of references on liminality and mobility." Anthropological Notebooks XX (1), 2014.
"Liminal Landscapes pulls together a welcomed selection of interdisciplinary texts by scholars whose disciplines vary from social anthropology to cultural geography, film, media and cultural studies, art and visual culture and tourism studies - all of whom focus on landscapes and their often liminal quality. . . . Andrews and Roberts must be congratulated on compiling this volume of insightful and critical essays, one that cannot be ignored by students and lecturers alike." Journeys 15 (2), 2014.
"The volume offers a multidisciplinary reappraisal of "the liminal" as a geographical concept, and is a refreshing mix of contributions from scholars at different stages of their research careers. . . . The rich mix of contributions and thought-provoking questions raised makes Liminal Landscapes a highly-accessible book for those who may be unfamiliar with the concepts in discussion, while challenging those more familiar with the literature." Transfers 3 (2), 2013.
"The liminal has become a popular way of interpreting the experiences of travel from airports to train travel. Few give an explicit discussion of the meanings and origins of this term – this book does. To this end, [Liminal Landscapes] is a helpful addition to understanding the affective state of movement." Journal of Transport Geography 28, 2013.
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Cormax Cream (Clobetasol Propionate Cream, USP) contains the active compound clobetasol propionate, a synthetic corticosteroid, for topical dermatologic use. Clobetasol, an analog of prednisolone, has a high degree of glucocorticoid activity and a slight degree of mineralocorticoid activity.
Clobetasol propionate has the molecular formula C25H3CIFO5 and a molecular weight of 467. It is a white to cream-colored crystalline powder insoluble in water.
Each gram of Cormax Cream contains 0.5 mg clobetasol propionate in a base composed of white petrolatum, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, lanolin oil, PEG-8 stearate, polysorbate 60, glycol stearate, propylparaben, propylene glycol, methylparaben, sodium citrate, citric acid and purified water.
The corticosteroids are a class of compounds comprising steroid hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex and their synthetic analogs. In pharmacologic doses, corticosteroids are used primarily for their anti-inflammatory and/or immunosuppressive effects. Topical corticosteroids such as clobetasol propionate are effective in the treatment of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses primarily because of their anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, and vasoconstrictive actions. However, while the physiologic, pharmacologic, and clinical effects of the corticosteroids are well known, the exact mechanisms of their actions in each disease are uncertain.
Clobetasol propionate, a corticosteroid, has been shown to have topical (dermatologic) and systemic pharmacologic and metabolic effects characteristic of this class of drugs.
Once absorbed through the skin, topical corticosteroids enter pharmacokinetic pathways similarly to systemically administered corticosteroids. Corticosteroids are bound to plasma proteins in varying degrees. Corticosteroids are metabolized primarily in the liver and are then excreted by the kidneys. Some of the topical corticosteroids, including clobetasol propionate and its metabolites, are also excreted into the bile.
Clobetasol propionate cream has been shown to depress the plasma levels of adrenal cortical hormones following repeated nonocclusive application to diseased skin in patients with psoriasis and eczematous dermatitis. These effects have been shown to be transient and reversible upon completion of a two-week course of treatment.
Cormax Cream (Clobetasol Propionate Cream, USP) is indicated for short-term treatment of inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of moderate to severe corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses. Treatment beyond two consecutive weeks is not recommended, and the total dosage should not exceed 50 g per week because of the potential for the drug to suppress the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis.
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Cormax Cream (Clobetasol Propionate Cream, USP) is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to clobetasol propionate, to other corticosteroids, or to any ingredient in this preparation.
General: Clobetasol propionate is a highly potent topical corticosteroid that has been shown to suppress the HPA axis at doses as low as 2 g per day. Systemic absorption of topical corticosteroids has resulted in reversible HPA axis suppression, manifestations of Cushing's syndrome, hyperglycemia, and glucosuria in some patients.
Children may absorb proportionally larger amounts of topical corticosteroids and thus be more susceptible to systemic toxicity (See PRECAUTIONS: Pediatric Use).
In the presence of dermatologic infections, the use of an appropriate antifungal or antibacterial agent should be instituted. If a favorable response does not occur promptly, the corticosteroid should be discontinued until the infection has been adequately controlled.
Certain areas of the body, such as the face, groin, and axillae, are more prone to atrophic changes than other areas of the body following treatment with corticosteroids. Frequent observation of the patient is important if these areas are to be treated.
As with other potent topical corticosteroids, Cormax Cream (Clobetasol Propionate Cream, USP) should not be used in the treatment of rosacea and perioral dermatitis. Topical corticosteroids in general should not be used in the treatment of acne or as sole therapy in widespread plaque psoriasis.
Studies to determine mutagenicity with prednisolone have revealed negative results.
Teratogenic Effects: Pregnancy Category C: The more potent corticosteroids have been shown to be teratogenic in animals after dermal application. Clobetasol propionate has not been tested for teratogenicity by this route; however, it is absorbed percutaneously, and when administered subcutaneously it was a significant teratogen in both the rabbit and the mouse. Clobetasol propionate has greater teratogenic potential than steroids that are less potent.
There are no adequate and well-controlled studies of the teratogenic effects of topically applied corticosteroids, including clobetasol, in pregnant women. Therefore, clobetasol and other topical corticosteroids should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus, and they should not be used extensively on pregnant patients, in large amounts, or for prolonged periods of time.
It is not known whether topical administration of corticosteroids could result in sufficient systemic absorption to produce detectable quantities in breast milk. Systemically administered corticosteroids are secreted into breast milk in quantities not likely to have a deleterious effect on the infant. Nevertheless, caution should be exercised when topical corticosteroids are prescribed for a nursing woman.
Use of Cormax Cream (Clobetasol Propionate Cream, USP) in children under 12 years of age is not recommended.
Cormax Cream (Clobetasol Propionate Cream, USP) is generally well tolerated when used for two-week treatment periods.
The most frequent adverse reactions reported for clobetasol propionate cream have been local and have included burning sensation and stinging sensation in approximately 1% of the patients. Less frequent adverse reactions were itching, skin atrophy, and cracking and fissuring of the skin.
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Topically applied Cormax Cream (Clobetasol Propionate Cream, USP) can be absorbed in sufficient amounts to produce systemic effects (see PRECAUTIONS).
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Who Is Veronica 90 day Fiancé Boyfriend 2022?
By Vaibhavi Last updated Dec 14, 2022
Fans believe that Jamal Menzies, the son of Kim Menzies, is the new boyfriend of 90 Day Fiancé star Veronica Rodriguez, who revealed this information during 90 Day: The Single Life Uncensored. Tim Malcolm and Veronica, who was 37 at the time, were partners for nearly a decade. In the end, they decided to part ways and became best friends.
In season five of 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days, Veronica first appeared as a secondary character in Tim and Jeniffer Tarazona's storyline. Despite having dated Grant for some time, Veronica most recently appeared in the film 90 Days: The Single Life, where she met Justin, who she later discovered was only interested in having a good time.
During the 90 Day: The Single Life season 3 Tell-All Part 1, Veronica appeared on set alongside Tim, her co-star from Pillow Talk. Tim believed that Veronica felt nauseous because she had consumed too much alcohol. Veronica reported feeling queasy.
Veronica was apprehensive about having to judge people in the spotlight at the reunion when she usually does so from the comfort of her couch. Tim inferred from her agitation and dry-heaving that she feared the cast would attack her.
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In the preview clip for the three-part Tell-All that played at the start of the program, host Shaun Robinson asks Veronica, "You're dating someone, and he's joining us today?" The cameras showed a man backstage with an emphasis on his hands, and 90 Day Fiancé star Veronica said with a broad grin, "You know, it's quite new."
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The man's hands and multiple finger rings attracted the most attention. As he adjusted his restraints, viewers could see him wearing beaded bracelets on both of his wrists. Reddit users, including u/ResponsibleTart5312, have speculated that Veronica is dating another 90-Day Fiancé cast member.
Cuban then commented on the topic, stating, "The hands sort of resembled Jamal's." After viewing Tell-All, they returned to 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? In the most recent episode of season 7, Jamal consoled his reality TV star mother Kim following the death of his grandmother Sally.
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Jamal's hands from episode 14 of HEA, when he was strolling with Kim, and the hands of Veronica's secret boyfriend, as seen in the Tell-All, are nearly identical. Jamal is wearing identical bracelets and has a black ring on his pinkie and a collection of gold and silver rings on his right ring finger.
In his Instagram photos, Jamal wears identical rings and bracelets. The fact that Jamal and Veronica follow each other on Instagram is meaningless, but it suggests that Veronica has found "the one" in Kim's son.
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He garnered admiration when he exposed Usman Umar's fabrications at the B90 Tell-All. Then, Jamal moved on to Pillow Talk with Kim, where fans praised him for remaining both realistic and attractive.
If Jamal were to marry her, Kim would be Veronica's mother-in-law (she was looking for a man she could settle down with). Are fans of the 90 Day Fiancé spin-off ready to see their favorite cast members clash? If Jamal's hands were on the Tell-All, they would have to be his.
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"""
 Below is the frama code written
 in numpy and utilizing it for
 performance.
"""
__all__ = ['frama_perf']

import numpy as np

def frama_perf(InputPrice, batch):
    """
        frama with numpy for many datapoints
        InputPrice: The input time-series to estimate its frama per batch
        batch: The batch of datapoints, where the N1 and N2 are calculated
        See also: http://www.stockspotter.com/Files/frama.pdf
    """
    Length = len(InputPrice)
    # calulcate maximums and minimums
    H = np.array([np.max(InputPrice[i:i+batch]) for i in range(0, Length-batch, 1)])
    L = np.array([np.min(InputPrice[i:i+batch]) for i in range(0, Length-batch, 1)])

    # set the N-variables
    b_inv = 1.0 / batch
    N12 = (H - L) * b_inv
    N1 = N12[0:-1]
    N2 = N12[1:]
    N3 = ( np.array([np.max(H[i:i+1]) for i in range(0, len(H) - 1)]) - np.array([np.min(L[i:i+1]) for i in range(0, len(H) - 1)]) ) / batch

    # calculate the fractal dimensions
    Dimen = np.zeros(N1.shape)
    Dimen_indices = np.bitwise_and(np.bitwise_and((N1 > 0), (N2 > 0)), (N3 > 0))
    lg2_inv = 1.0 / np.log2(2)
    d = (np.log2(N1 + N2) - np.log2(N3)) * lg2_inv
    Dimen[Dimen_indices] = d[Dimen_indices]

    # calculate the filter factor
    alpha = np.exp(-4.6 * (Dimen - 1))
    alpha = np.clip(alpha, 0.1, 1)

    Filt = np.array(InputPrice[0:len(alpha)])
    # Declare two variables to accelerate performance
    S = 1 - alpha
    A = alpha * InputPrice[0:len(alpha)]
    # This is the overheat of all the computation
    # where the filter applies to the input
    for i in range(0, Length-2*batch, 1):
        Filt[i+1] = A[i] + S[i] * Filt[i]
    return Filt

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How to Set Up Your Samsung Galaxy Tablet
Social Networking on the Samsung Galaxy Tab
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How to Connect the Samsung Galaxy Tab to TV and…
Samsung Galaxy Tabs For Dummies
By Dan Gookin
The folks who sold you the Samsung Galaxy tablet may have already done some configuration before you left the store. That's great if it happened, but not terrible if it didn't. A cellular (LTE) tablet has most likely been unboxed and manhandled by the Phone Store people — maybe even in front of your own eyes!
That step is necessary before you can use an LTE tablet — even though it might have broken your heart (as it did mine).
The initial setup identifies the tablet with the cellular network, giving it a network ID and associating the ID with your cellular bill.
The Wi-Fi tablet doesn't require setup with a cellular provider, but it does require a Wi-Fi signal to use many features.
How to open the Samsung Galaxy Tab box
Both the Galaxy Note and Galaxy Tab fit tight and snug inside their boxes. You'll find yours lying right on top. Remove the device by locating and lifting the cardboard tab on one side of the box.
After liberating the tablet, remove the plastic sheet that's clinging to the device's front, back, rear camera lens, and maybe even sides. Toss out those pieces, unless you're enrolled in a college art class, in which case you can turn in the plastic sheeting for credit as an interpretive sculpture project.
In the box's bottom compartment, you may find
A USB cable: You can use it to connect the tablet to a computer or a wall charger.
A wall charger: It may be a single brick or come in two pieces. You'll find a USB connector on the charger, as well as a gizmo for plugging the thing into a wall socket.
Pamphlets with warnings and warranty information: If your tablet is like mine, you'll find that the safety and warranty information is far more extensive than the setup guide. See the priority our culture places on lawyers versus technology writers?
The 4G SIM card holder: For the cellular tablet, you'll need a 4G SIM card. The Phone Store people may have tossed its holder into the box as well. You can throw it out.
Jimmy Hoffa: The former labor leader disappeared in 1975, and no one has ever been able to find him. Look in the bottom of the box to see whether Hoffa's body is there. You never know.
Go ahead and free the USB cable and power charger from their clear plastic cocoons. If necessary, assemble the power charger's two pieces, which fit so snugly together that you'll probably never be able to pry them apart.
Keep the box for as long as you own your tablet. If you ever need to return the thing or ship it somewhere, the original box is the ideal container. You can shove the pamphlets and papers back into the box as well.
Where to keep your Samsung Galaxy tablet
Like your car keys, glasses, wallet, and light saber, you'll want to keep your Galaxy tablet in a place where it's safe, easy to find, and always handy whether you're at home, at work, on the road, or in a galaxy far, far away.
Make a home for the Samsung Galaxy tablet
It is recommended you keep your Galaxy tablet in the same spot when you've finished using it. The first suggestion is to make a spot next to your computer. Keep the charging cord handy or just plug the cord into the computer's USB port so that you can synchronize information with your computer regularly and keep the tablet charged.
Another handy place to keep the tablet is on your nightstand. It can also serve as an alarm clock.
If you have a docking stand, plug your tablet into it when you're not toting it about.
Avoid keeping the tablet anyplace where it may get too hot. Keep the tablet visible. Don't put it where someone might sit on it, step on it, or otherwise damage it. For example, don't leave the tablet under a stack of newspapers on a table or counter, where it might get accidentally tossed out or recycled. Never leave your tablet unattended on the planet Venus.
As long as you remember to return the tablet to the same spot when you're done with it, you'll always know where it is.
How to take the Samsung Galaxy tablet with you
The ideal storage spot for the tablet is a specially designed Galaxy Note or Galaxy Tab carrying case or pouch, such as the type of pouches mama kangaroos have, but without the expense of owning a zoo. A case keeps the tablet from being dinged, scratched, or even unexpectedly turned on while it's in your backpack, purse, carry-on luggage, or wherever you put the tablet when you aren't using it.


5/09/2012 · Yes, that will be fine. The middle is not a safe position for any child unless the seat belt has a harness and a lap belt. The passenger side will allow you easier access to the baby when you are in the car.... The ultimate guide to baby and child car seats By The Bub Hub Crew Monday, February 19th, 2018 In Australia, by law, all children up to the age of seven years should be seated in a suitable infant or child car restraint when travelling in a car.
The ultimate guide to baby and child car seats By The Bub Hub Crew Monday, February 19th, 2018 In Australia, by law, all children up to the age of seven years should be seated in a suitable infant or child car restraint when travelling in a car.
The infant head support, the harness strap covers, and the toy on the carry handle all came with the car seat used in these photos. Heather Corley is a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician-Instructor.


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module Cachetastic # :nodoc:
  # When creating a new 'Cache' this class should be extended.
  # Once extended you'll only need to override just the methods
  # that are different for your cache.
  #   class MyAwesomeCache < Cachetastic::Cache
  #   end
  #
  #   MyAwesomeCache.set(1, "One")
  #   MyAwesomeCache.get(1) # => "One"
  #   MyAwesomeCache.update(1, "One!!")
  #   MyAwesomeCache.get(1) # => "One!!"
  #   MyAwesomeCache.delete(1)
  #   MyAwesomeCache.get(1) # => nil
  #
  #   class MyAwesomeCache < Cachetastic::Cache
  #     def get(key)
  #       super(key) do
  #         set(key, key * 10)
  #       end
  #     end
  #   end
  #
  #   MyAwesomeCache.set(1, "One")
  #   MyAwesomeCache.get(1) # => "One"
  #   MyAwesomeCache.delete(1)
  #   MyAwesomeCache.get(1) # => 10
  class Cache
    include Singleton

    # everything is done at the class level. there won't be any 'instances of it'
    # using class << self means we don't have to prefix each method with 'self.'
    class << self

      def method_missing(sym, *args, &block)
        self.instance.send(sym, *args, &block)
      end

      def available_caches
        @available_caches ||= []
      end

      def inherited(klass)
        available_caches << klass
        super
      end

    end # class << self

    # Returns an object from the cache for a given key.
    # If the object comes back as nil and a block is given
    # that block will be run and the results of the block
    # will be returned. This can be used to JIT caches, just make
    # sure in the block to call the set method because the
    # results of the block are not automatically cached.
    def get(key, &block)
      do_with_logging(:get, key) do
        retryable do
          val = self.adapter.get(key)
          handle_store_object(key, adapter.unmarshal(val), &block)
        end
      end
    end # get

    # Set a particular object info the cache for the given key.
    #
    # An optional third parameter sets the expiry time for the object in the cache.
    # If no expiry_time is passed in then the default expiry_time that has been configured
    # will be used.
    #
    # If there is an the expiry_swing setting is configured it will be +/- to the
    # expiry time.
    def set(key, value, expiry_time = nil)
      do_with_logging(:set, key) do
        retryable do
          self.adapter.set(key, adapter.marshal(value), calculate_expiry_time(expiry_time))
        end
      end
    end # set

    # Deletes an object from the cache.
    def delete(key)
      do_with_logging(:delete, key) do
        retryable do
          self.adapter.delete(key)
          nil
        end
      end
    end # delete

    # Expires all objects for this cache.
    def expire_all
      do_with_logging(:expire_all, nil) do
        retryable do
          self.adapter.expire_all
          nil
        end
      end
    end # expire_all

    # Returns the underlying Cachetastic::Adapters::Base for this cache.
    def adapter
      unless @_adapter && @_adapter.valid?
        @_adapter = Cachetastic::Adapters.build(cache_klass)
      end
      @_adapter
    end # adapter

    # Clears the adapter so it can be redefined. This is useful if you have
    # reconfigured the cache to use a different adapater, or different settings.
    def clear_adapter!
      @_adapter = nil
    end

    def cache_klass # :nodoc:
      self.class
    end

    # Returns the Cachetastic::Logger for this cache.
    def logger
      unless @_logger
        @_logger = Cachetastic::Logger.new(adapter.logger)
      end
      @_logger
    end

    def to_configatron(*args) # :nodoc:
      self.class.to_configatron(*args)
    end

    private
    # If the expiry time is set to 60 minutes and the expiry_swing time is set to
    # 15 minutes, this method will return a number between 45 minutes and 75 minutes.
    def calculate_expiry_time(expiry_time) # :doc:
      expiry_time = self.adapter.default_expiry if expiry_time.nil?
      exp_swing = self.adapter.expiry_swing
      if exp_swing && exp_swing != 0
        swing = rand(exp_swing.to_i)
        case rand(2)
        when 0
          expiry_time = (expiry_time.to_i + swing)
        when 1
          expiry_time = (expiry_time.to_i - swing)
        end
      end
      expiry_time
    end

    def handle_store_object(key, val, &block)
      if val.is_a?(Cachetastic::Cache::StoreObject)
        if val.expired?
          self.delete(key)
          val = nil
        else
          val = val.value
        end
      end

      if val.respond_to?(:empty?)
        val = nil if val.empty?
      elsif val.respond_to?(:blank?)
        val = nil if val.blank?
      end
      return val unless val.nil?

      val = yield key if block_given?
      return val
    end

    def do_with_logging(action, key)
      if adapter.debug?
        start_time = Time.now
        logger.debug(:starting, action, cache_klass.name, key)
        res = yield if block_given?
        end_time = Time.now
        str = ''
        unless res.nil?
          res = adapter.unmarshal(res)
          str = "[#{res.class.name}]"
          str << "\t[Size = #{res.size}]" if res.respond_to? :size
          str << "\t" << res.inspect
        end
        logger.debug(:finished, action, cache_klass.name, key, (end_time - start_time), str)
        return res
      else
        return yield(key) if block_given?
      end
    end

    def retryable(options = {}, &block)
      opts = { tries: 3, on: Exception }.merge(options)

      retries = opts[:tries]
      retry_exceptions = [opts[:on]].flatten

      x = %{
        begin
          return yield
        rescue #{retry_exceptions.join(", ")} => e
          retries -= 1
          if retries > 0
            clear_adapter!
            retry
          else
            raise e
          end
        end
      }

      eval(x, &block)
    end

  end # Cache
end # Cachetastic


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Анна Цешинская (, ; ок. 1324 — 1367) — силезская княжна из цешинской линии династии Силезских Пястов, жена князя Легницы и Бжега Вацлава I (1310/1318 — 2 июня 1364).

Биография
Анна была дочерью князя  Казимира I Цешинского и Евфимии Мазовецкой, дочери князя черского и сохачевского Тройдена I.

В 1338/1340 году Анна Цешинская вышла замуж за Вацлава I Легницкого, старшего сына князя Легницы Болеслава III Расточителя. Супруги имели пять детей:

 Руперт I (27 марта 1347 — 1/12 января 1409), князь Легницкий (1364—1409)
 Вацлав II (1348 — 30 декабря 1419), князь Легницкий (1364—1413), епископ Любушский (1375—1382) и Вроцлавский (1382—1417)
 Болеслав IV (ок. 1349 — 3/4 марта 1394), князь Легницкий (1364—1394)
 Ядвига (ок. 1351 — 1 августа 1409), муж с 10 февраля 1372 года Генрих VI, князь Жаганьский (ок. 1345—1393)
 Генрих VIII (ок. 1355 — 12 декабря 1398), князь Легницкий (1364—1398), епископ Вроцлавека (1389—1398).

Анна умерла в 1367 году и была похоронена рядом с мужем в основанной им церкви Гроба Госпобдня в Легнице.

Литература
 Józef Golec, Stefania Bojda Słownik biograficzny ziemi cieszyńskiej, t. 3, Cieszyn 1998, s. 20.

Силезские Пясты
Супруги правителей XIII века

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BLOOD STAIN CHILD – Unlocking Electricity
One thing Blood Stain Child guitarist Ryu can never be accused of is a lack of creativity. Just like his constantly evolving image – one needs only to glance through promo pictures from the past eleven years for proof – Ryu's musical vision continues to widen with each album. For the band's fifth record, Epsilon, he did what nobody expected and added a female lead vocalist to Blood Stain Child's ranks; his two-part replacement for the departed Sadew. Bassist and original vocalist Ryo is back up front as well, but the present focus is ultimately on Greek singer Sophia, who plays the melodic contrast to his death metal growls. This has added a completely new dimension to the band's recognizable trance metal sound, raising eyebrows and dropping some jaws as Epsilon continues to circulate. As expected, not everyone has accepted the change with good graces and Sophia has quite naturally been singled out as the cause of the so-called "problem." She sees no reason to be concerned, however, as her new bandmates would have left her recordings on the cutting room floor had she proven to be incapable of carrying the songs.
"I guess you thought much deeper than I did," Sophia remarks. "Don't forget I'm a typical Sagittarian, looking for adventure and new experiences. Also initially, Ryu asked me to 'sing on a few songs,' so I basically considered it a participation rather than becoming an actual band member. A couple of months later, though, while I had already started working on the songs he'd given me, Sadew left, so the band had no lead singer anymore. That's when Ryu simply asked me 'Do you wanna be the lead singer?' I was like… (pulls a shocked expression). Before I could even answer firmly, he told me 'Welcome to the band, everybody's waiting for you in Osaka (laughs)." Continue reading BLOOD STAIN CHILD – Unlocking Electricity
Posted on October 16, 2011 October 17, 2011 Author carlCategories The InterviewsTags Blood Stain Child, Deathbie, Epsilon, Final Sky, Hatsune Miku, Imaginary Flying Machines, Metropolice, Mozaiq, Princess Ghibli, Ryo, Ryu, Sadew, Sophia, vocaloids
BLOOD STAIN CHILD – Epsilon
Five albums old, Japanese melodic cyber-death metal outfit Blood Stain Child have made a habit of overhauling their sound from record to record. The symphonic Euro-metal mess of their 2002 debut, Silence Of Northern Hell, evolved into various forms of Scandinavian worship in the years that followed, chanelling a grittier and altogether fugly Children Of Bodom on Mystic Your Heart in 2003. The band officially hit their stride two years later with Idolator and a trance-laced take on melding classic and new age In Flames, which continued on Mozaiq in 2007, albeit with more focus on electronic elements, female backing vocals, and a new singer in the driver's seat. Blood Stain Child's fanbase has grown with them in spite of these changes, but nothing could have prepared folks for the metamorphosis that has resulted in arguably the strongest album of their career.
Epsilon sees bassist / original vocalist Ryo back up front, replacing his one-album replacement Sadew, only he now shares duties with Greek female singer Sophia, who has effectively changed the way Blood Stain Child does business. Between the melodic and oft-times pop elements of her voice and pushing mad scientist Aki's electronica up front, evil genius / guitarist Ryu's vision of creating something unique have been realized. Call it perplexing and bloody impressive, because Epsilon is one of those albums where steel-chewing metalheads should be screaming bloody murder when confronted with anime inspired techno-pop in the mix, yet it works. Continue reading BLOOD STAIN CHILD – Epsilon
Posted on September 3, 2011 September 20, 2011 Author carlCategories ReviewsTags Blood Stain Child, Epsilon, Idolator, Mozaiq, Ryu, Sophia, Stargazer


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Coding Bootcamp vs. Self-Directed Online Courses: What's the Best Path to a Web Developer Job?
Given how highly in demand software developers are at the moment, it's no surprise that an entire industry has developed around teaching people to code.
Massive online open courses (MOOCs) like Codecademy—where coders learn at their own pace—and more intense, instructor-led coding bootcamps like Fullstack Academy are particularly popular choices for both career switchers and those who have always been interested in programming.
But when both can teach you how to code, how can aspiring developers choose the right type of education?
This is true whether you completed a Computer Science degree, taught yourself, or graduated from a bootcamp.
Bootcamp graduate Mark Wilbur believes that anyone who thinks learning ends with graduation or course completion "is going to be in for a world of pain." The best developers are the ones who continue studying throughout their careers, and it's to this end that Wilbur spent hundreds of hours completing MOOCs to stay sharp even after graduating from bootcamp.
There are many free resources for self-paced study—books, YouTube, online courses, and more—and because they are so readily available, these resources are natural starting points for anyone wanting to transition to a career in code.
That's how career changers like Moses Skoda and Haseeb Qureshi, for example, started their programming journeys. Skoda taught himself how to code in 10 months and secured a development job using only online courses. But it's important to to realize he's the exception and not the rule, and that most aspiring developers do what Qureshi did—start with online courses, then build upon that knowledge with formal training.
Why? Because most of us can only go so far on our own.
The world of software development is massive. There are more than 200 programming languages, for instance. That means there's a lot to learn, but it also means there's an awful lot that beginning coders don't realize they don't know.
Which is the right language—or languages—to focus on? What skills are actually necessary for a career in programming? These questions are huge hurdles to overcome for someone who knows very little about the industry.
This is exactly how coding career-changer Laurence Bradford felt. The sheer number of online courses, books, and other free-ish material out there doesn't help (and is even a little overwhelming) when you have no idea what you should be learning—let alone how to break into a new industry.
If you want to make sure you are focusing your time and energy on the right things, you need expert guidance.
A bootcamp led by experienced teachers and staff with a history of helping graduates secure jobs with top companies offers exactly that guidance. And bootcamps do far more than just point you in the right direction: Their immersive environments empower students to commit the time necessary to become proficient at coding.
That's the only way semi-beginners can truly become professional developers in just a few months. Imagine tackling all of that learning on your own. It would take exceptional levels of discipline and consistency—levels that even the brightest and most dedicated students typically can't muster without help, and challenging yourself to do the near-impossible is a recipe for failure.
On the other hand, Triplebyte's Ammon Bartram believes that the challenging nature of bootcamps is one of the main reasons their graduates are able to match—and often exceed—the practical programming ability of CS graduates. Bootcamp students are ready to rise to the challenge--and they have the support they need to do so successfully.
An established curriculum, expert help, and immersive environment all add up to one big benefit: You'll learn a lot faster in bootcamp than you would on your own. For Fullstack alum Shawn Wang, this made the investment in a bootcamp education worth it. Before committing to Fullstack Academy, Wang tried several free courses that taught him the basics of programming, but it was slow going. Wang says if he had continued his self-paced studies, it would have taken him at least a year to learn what Fullstack taught him in three months.
Being part of a community only bolsters the bootcamp benefits we've already covered.
And because software development is often collaborative within the workplace, it's important to learn how to code in a team environment. The idea that developers prefer to work in isolation is a myth, says bootcamp grad Andreia Domingues. Bootcamps offer something that books and online courses can't: the opportunity to create a project together as a team—just as you would in a real work environment.
Being part of a community is also a great way to kickstart your network. The people you meet during bootcamp—classmates, instructors, hiring managers, folks at seminars and hackathons—will be the foundation of your tech network. This can be incredibly valuable once you've graduated and are making your way in the industry.
Senior web developer Kevin O'Shaughnessy believes a strong network of industry contacts is key if you want to build a reputation and keep growing as a developer. With a strong network, you'll learn more about the industry, find out about meetups, and get the inside scoop on exciting products and companies.
You'll also open yourself up to job opportunities you wouldn't otherwise have access to. Because it is such a tight-knit community, developers will often recommend friends or colleagues for roles and vouch for their expertise. It's not uncommon, for example, for graduates from Fullstack Academy and Grace Hopper Program to return to campus for Hiring Day, a curated job fair for new grads, to recruit for their employers..
Graduating from a bootcamp demonstrates to prospective employers your commitment to learning and drive to succeed. They all know that bootcamps are tough. Proving that you can dedicate 60-80 hours a week to learn a new skill set says a lot about you. This is one of the reasons RankScience co-founder Dillon Forrest says bootcamp grads are among the top people he'd like to work with.
Bootcamps will also give you the opportunity to create a portfolio that will impress potential employers. As someone new to the industry, you won't have work experience in web development for employers to evaluate, so you'll need to demonstrate your skills another way. That's where your portfolio will be invaluable. You'll create several fully functional apps that you can use to get the attention of hiring managers and discuss during interviews. This, says bootcamp alum Doug Mill, is a "huge boost" when finding your first job.
Demonstrating your practical skills is key to finding a job. Ph.D. student Kyle Thayer even found that some employers, particularly smaller companies, prefer coding bootcamp graduates over CS graduates specifically because of the practical abilities bootcamp grads have, their experience solving problems with teams, and their more up-to-date skill sets.
Further, many bootcamps dedicate significant resources to helping graduates find their first coding jobs. Bootcamp grad Tam Dang, for instance, attributes her success in finding a job to the resources provided by her bootcamp.
Self-paced study is the starting point for many aspiring coders, and knowing how to learn by yourself will help you stay current in the future. But for individuals who are serious about building a career in code, there's simply no substitute for the knowledge, resources, and opportunities that a coding bootcamp can offer.
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Australian Fleets Account for 52% of New-Vehicle Purchases
October 1, 2018 • by Mike Antich
Sales for calendar-year 2018 continue to be strong and are running neck and neck, year-to-date, with 2017 sales. Even if 2018 sales do not exceed those of 2017, they will most likely be greater than those in 2016, the second-best year in Australian history.
Photo via General Motors.
New-vehicle sales in Australia hit an all-time high of 1.189 million vehicles sold. What made this achievement even more impressive was that it represented an unprecedented third year of back-to-back record-breaking sales that now extends consecutively from 2015, 2016, to 2017.
The strongest segment driving Australian new-vehicle sales is the fleet market, which dominates the market, with 52% of all vehicles sold in 2017 being acquired by business, government, and rental buyers.
Sales for calendar-year 2018 likewise continue to be strong and are running neck and neck, year-to-date, with 2017 sales. Even if 2018 sales do not exceed those of 2017, they will most likely be greater than those in 2016, which was the second best year in the history of Australian automotive sales.
New-vehicle sales in 2018 are very strong due to low interest rates, tax breaks for light commercial vehicles (LCV), and a hyper-competitive market that is incentivizing new-vehicle sales.
The use of incentives to stimulate sales was best exemplified in June 2018. In the Australian market, June is a strong automotive sales month because it is the last month of the financial year. Traditionally, auto dealers look to clear inventory in June using end-of-financial-year incentives. Similarly, the month of June is also a strong month for fleet sales since many companies likewise look to acquire assets before the close of their financial year. During this period, SUVs and Utes were the hot sellers as businesses and consumers took advantage of these special end-of-the-financial-year incentives.
While SUV sales are booming in 2018, there has been a corresponding plummeting demand for passenger cars, which registered lower sales across all of Australia. Hardest hit was the large car segment, which decreased 56.3%, and the medium passenger car segment, which declined 31.3%. A key reason why large cars continue to lose market share with fleets is due to their higher total cost of ownership (TCO) caused by lower resale values.
Nowadays, the No. 1 selling vehicle in Australia is the Toyota HiLux, followed by the Ford Ranger and Mitsubishi Triton, all three of which are also purchased by businesses for fleet use as light commercial vehicles.
"In 2017, for the first time ever, passenger car sales were overtaken by SUVs," said Stuart Adams, general manager - national fleet sales for GM Holden. "There is a strong shift in Australian buying patterns. We expect this shift to continue with increased purchases of SUVs and light commercial vehicles."
While SUV sales are booming in 2018, there has been a corresponding plummeting demand for passenger cars, which registered lower sales across all Australia. Hardest hit were the large car segment and the medium-car segment.
In 2017, Australians bought 465,646 SUVs for a 39.2% share of the total market, compared with the sale of 450,012 passenger cars with a 37.8% share.
This acquisition trend is continuing in 2018, making SUVs a consistent growth category that is now the leading segment in new-vehicle sales. For the first half of 2018, SUVs have a market share of 42.8%, against 33.4% for passenger cars.
"We are seeing a decrease in the sales of passenger vehicles, particularly in business fleets. They were down by about 8.4%. In contrast to that, SUV sales are up 8.9%," said Adams. "If you had said three or four years ago that a light commercial vehicle was going to be the No. 1 seller, people would've laughed at you."
SUVs have gained market share, particularly over the past five years, due to their popularity among both retail and fleet drivers, resulting in higher resale values that put downward pressure on their total cost of ownership. This has stimulated the introduction of a number of new SUV models in Australia. One example is the Equinox, which Holden launched in late December 2017. The five-passenger Equinox replaced the aging Captiva 5, which it sourced from Mexico.
"The Equinox is an integral model in Holden's long-term growth plans," said Adams. "It's got the largest cargo space capacity among the SUVs, making it favorable for fleet buyers."
Holden's expanded SUV lineup now includes the all-new Equinox, together with the Trax and Trailblazer. In the third quarter 2018, Holden will add another SUV – the Acadia – to its product portfolio.
A key factor driving the growing popularity of SUVs and Utes in both the retail and fleet markets is that OEMs are designing them to be more car-like.
"We're seeing a shift in the market with light commercial vehicles driving more like passenger vehicles. Today, the light commercial vehicles that are coming into the country are now all five-star crash-rated and are equipped with the safety features you would find on a passenger vehicle," said Adams.
For those unfamiliar with the term "Ute," it is an abbreviation for "utility," which is used in Australia and New Zealand to describe a two-wheel-drive, traditional passenger vehicles with a cargo bed in the rear integrated with the passenger body; as opposed to a pickup truck whose cargo bed is not integrated with the passenger body.
Another new segment being introduced in the Australian market is the American-style full-size pickup truck. In July 2018, Holden launched the Chevrolet Silverado two- and four-door pickup trucks. The pickups, which went on sale in July, are marketed as a Chevrolet Silverado. The four-door model is sourced from Mexico and the two-door model from the U.S.
Strong Australian Economy
Australia's economy entered its 27th year without a recession in the first quarter of 2018. A key factor behind this continuous, uninterrupted growth is Australia's robust trading relationships with the strong growth markets in the Asia-Pacific region, especially China. Facilitating this trade is Australia's free trade agreements with 16 countries, including China, South Korea, Japan, and the U.S. It is currently negotiating additional free trade agreements with Indonesia and India, among others.
Studies have shown a strong relationship between economic growth and new-vehicle sales volumes. The willingness to buy a new vehicle by both retail and business buyers is often an indicator of consumer confidence fostered by a strong economy.
Australia has an annual gross domestic product of A$1.8 trillion that is mainly based on services and mining, making it the 12th largest economy in the world.
Although Australia's economy is dominated by the service sector (65% of total GDP), the country's economic success in 2018 has been based on the resurgence of mining (13.5% of GDP), construction (8.1% of GDP), and agriculture (2% of GDP).
Australia's key exports are commodities and raw materials, with China consuming much of these resources. In addition to China, Australia's other largest trading partners in 2018 are Japan, India, Taiwan, and New Zealand.
Local vehicle manufacturing and assembly ceased in Australia in October 2017. Following this cessation, Holden, Ford, and Toyota transitioned into becoming national sales companies. Holden continues to employ approximately 1,000 direct staff, as well as a workforce of 350 people working on projects for local consumption and global programs.
The Australian mining industry exports peaked in 2012 when there was a boom in commodities demand and prices. But the industry slumped into the doldrums for the past several years when commodity prices declined and demand from China decreased. The slowdown in business activity in this segment has also impacted the business activity of other companies, similarly resulting in flat demand for fleet vehicles.
However, commodity prices started to increase in 2017, which has reinvigorated the Australian mining and extraction industry. Due to the deferred vehicle purchases, there is now pent-up demand for fleet vehicles in the extraction and mining sector to replace aging units. An example of a model that is in high demand in the mining industry is the Holden Colorado cab chassis and pickup because of its rugged build, 4x4 capability, and diesel powertrain option.
Robust Fleet Market
There are 2.1 million businesses in Australia, with small and medium enterprises representing the largest segment. The Australian economy is dominated by its service sector, which employs 80% of the labor force.
Australia's largest industry sector and labor force is Health Care and Social Assistance. This is being predominantly driven by Australia's aging population and the push of the Federal government to provide consumer-directed in-home care services, which are delivered to them as opposed to moving them into residential aged care facilities. "This means more health workers needing more cars to travel more kilometers. This sector has always purchased light passenger vehicles and is now increasing the numbers of SUVs for reasons of mobility and egress for their customers, as well as SUVs being the preference by the predominant female staff in this sector," said Lee Sauerwald, president of the Australasian Fleet Management Association.
Another significant business category is construction with 345,479 construction companies in operation in Australia, which are large buyers of light commercial vehicles. There is an ongoing construction boom on the east coast of Australia, which is fueling fleet vehicle sales to this sector.
There are no definitive numbers as to the size of the Australian fleet market, but it is estimated by ACA Research that there are 19,000 businesses operating fleets with 20 vehicles or more with a total of 2,162,000 vehicles in operation. It is estimated by ACA Research that there are another 400,000 businesses operating fleets of fewer than 20 vehicles.
Fleet sizes in Australia can range from fewer than 20 units for small and medium enterprises to mega-fleets exceeding 1,000 vehicles. Larger fleets tend to be more prevalent in the telecommunications, logistics, and utility industries.
One key component of the Australian fleet market is tool-of-trade vehicles (ToT), known elsewhere in the world as utility or work vehicles. There is an ongoing trend among tool-of-the-trade companies to downsize by operating fewer vehicles in their overall fleets.
Typical annual kilometers average 30,000 to 40,000 kilometers (approximately 18,640 to 24,000 miles) per year for tool-of-the-trade or business vehicles.
Passenger vehicles average around 15,000 to 20,000 kilometers per year (approximately 9,320 to 12,427 miles).
In Australia, the average fleet size ranges from 75 to 100 vehicles. The key fleet segments are:
● Mining and construction industries primarily use light commercial vehicles (LCVs) and SUVs.
● Telecommunications and utility industry fleets are primarily comprised of passenger cars and LCVs.
● Daily rental fleet primarily use passenger cars, but the SUV and crossover segment is a growing rental segment.
● Political subdivisions, such as federal, state, and local governments, along with not-for-profit organizations.
The biggest challenge reported by Australian fleet managers is reducing total cost of ownership (TCO), as senior management exerts ever-increasing pressure to contain fleet costs.
"Whole of Life Cost (WOLC) continues to be a key buying motive," said Adams. "Fleet management organizations (FMOs) are also taking an increasing market share as more large companies are outsourcing fleet management. These companies are finding off-balance sheet financing to be increasingly more attractive to them."
In addition, driver safety has become a greater concern to Australian fleet managers and is now viewed as their second-highest challenge. One way to increase driver safety is through technology, such as OnStar, which will be available in the Holden portfolio of vehicles in 2019.
Other challenges facing Australian fleet managers is CO2 reduction and compliance with government-mandated occupational, health, and safety regulations.
Another segment being introduced in the Australian market is the American-style full-size pickup truck. In July 2018, Holden Specialty Vehicles (HSV) launched the Chevrolet Silverado two- and four-door pickup trucks. The pickups are marketed as a Chevrolet Silverado (pictured). The four-door model is sourced from Mexico and the two-door model from the U.S.
Adams added that "a big part of the FMOs sales strategy is offering end-to-end total ownership cost management for tool-of-trade vehicles and employees, around the areas of vehicle selection, order management, operating management, asset management, and employee vehicle benefits."
Vehicle Acquisition Trends
For the past decade, there has been an acquisition trend by fleets to downsize to the smallest vehicle segment capable of fulfilling the intended fleet application. Similarly, there has also been a trend to downsize to smaller displacement engines when applicable and feasible.
"There is an ongoing trend for tool-of-trade fleets to continue to downsize the vehicles they operate," said Adams.
A long-time fleet trend in Australia has been engine downsizing to four-cylinder engines. Six-cylinder cars are rapidly disappearing in Australia. The reason is because of the fleet focus on cost reduction and CO2 emissions. Six-cylinder tool-of-the-trade vehicles are now limited to fleet buyers who have a towing requirement. A good example of the migration from six-cylinder to four-cylinder engines is the introduction of the all-new Holden Commodore, which was launched February 2018. The new generation Commodore is now four-cylinder car, with diesel variants available, which Holden says opens up other market opportunities for it. "We've also got the police pack available for the Commodore for police jurisdictions. The Commodore has got a really good take up in the government space," said Adams.
Leasing is a popular form of fleet vehicle funding. The primary fleet lease in Australia is an operating lease with services, known in the U.S. as a closed-end lease. Another form of funding in the Australian fleet market is a silent leasebacks where a company will sell its vehicles to a lessor and then lease them back.
Procurement, as elsewhere in the world, has gained increased influence in fleet purchase decisions in Australia.
"As purchasing teams control the acquisition process, there has been a trend to commoditize tool-of-the-trade vehicles," said Adams of Holden. Tenders are the norm for major corporates with shorter contractual arrangements.
"More customers are moving to either a short-term tender process or long-term arrangements. They're also using e-auctions," added Adams.
An on-again, off-again trend is to dual-source from several OEMs. "A panel of providers, such as two or three brands is becoming more common, which allows for mini tenders within the contract period," said Adams.
Although acquisition costs are a key factor, fleet application, fuel economy, CO2 emissions, safety, and overall TCO continue to play important roles in the purchase decision-making process. "When selecting vehicles, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are still on the radar for most fleets," said Adams.
Hybrid vehicle sales are starting to take off in Australia. Toyota with the Camry Hybrid is having success in the market, particularly with corporate fleets.
The Australian government is also changing its buying policies. "Many governments were buying locally produced cars because that was their policy. Now that there has been a cessation to manufacturing and these auto makers have become national sales companies, it opened the door for governments to buy any vehicle they want," said Adams.
Because Australia had local automotive manufacturing for the better part of the last century, there's been a "Buy Australia" policy at state governments, local councils, and some of the not-for-profit organizations, as well as some corporations. The reason for the government subsidies to the automakers was to support local employment at the assembly plants and to encourage economic growth within Australia. Once local automotive manufacturing ceased, vehicle selection options open up for many fleets that previously had to adhere to a "Buy Australia" policy.
Growth in Novated Leases
A unique funding method in Australia is the novated lease. Novated leasing came into being after the Labor government introduced Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) in 1986.
A novated lease is a three-way lease between the employer, employee, and the financier, whether it be an FMO or a packaging company. The obligations to meet the repayment under the lease sit with the employer, with the employee sacrificing a portion of salary to cover the lease rental. A novated lease can be structured as either a finance or operating lease.
New-vehicle sales in 2018 are very strong due to low interest rates, tax breaks for light commercial vehicles (LCV), and a hyper-competitive market that is incentivizing new-vehicle sales. Traditionally, auto dealers look to clear inventory in June because it is the last month of the financial year using end-of-financial-year incentives. Similarly, the month of June is also a strong month for fleet sales since many companies likewise look to acquire assets before the close of their financial year.
With a novated lease, the employee chooses a vehicle and lease option, either an operating or finance lease. The employer assumes all lease obligations and pays the lease rentals (and maintenance if included) to the lessor. Monthly lease rentals are deducted from the employee's gross salary, which may lead to lower income tax and higher net salary. If the employee leaves the company, responsibility to make lease rental payments reverts to the employee. The employee has the right to take the vehicle with them if they change jobs.
Novated leases are an increasingly popular form of vehicle acquisition over recent years. In the last 10 years, novated leasing has grown 10% to 15% year-on-year. A novated lease combines many features of more traditional forms of vehicle leases to deliver some attractive benefits for both employees and employers.
Nowadays, novated leases are offered to a wider base of employees, where in the past, it was only offered to middle and senior managers. Now, the trend is to offer a novated lease to all staff. Some employers are using novated leases as an employee recruitment tool.
A novated lease allows companies to improve salary packaging for staff, while transitioning away from offering "benefit" company-supplied lease vehicles. The tax income and goods and services tax (GST) benefits for the employee are significant, while the client company holds no responsibility for the vehicle if the employee should leave the organization at any stage.
While novated lease arrangements are subject to fringe benefits tax, payable by employers, the savings for the individual typically make acquiring a new vehicle through a novated lease cheaper than purchasing a vehicle outright or acquiring it via traditional financing. Novated leases also generally allow individuals to package their fuel, insurance and registration costs into scheduled payments that are taken from pre-tax income.
The company benefits in a couple of ways. First, there is no payroll tax on the sacrificed amount. There is a talent incentive to retain good staff, so in packaging the staff member can choose whichever car they like. The other upside is that the company is not incurring a capital expenditure and it has no exposure to the car, because when the employee leaves he or she takes the car with them.
Salary Packaging is increasing
The segment of the fleet market that is growing is salary packaging. More and more employers are pushing vehicle responsibility onto employees by providing a car allowance that allows an individual to buy whatever car they want.
Salary packaging/novated leasing is a growing segment for the fleet user/chooser as fleets downsize and take their assets off the balance books.
Some OEMs offer a partner program for employees who are not entitled to a car using a salary package or don't get a car allowance. In the partner program, prospective buyers receive a discount voucher to get an additional discount over the best price they've negotiated with the dealer. "This is a huge value-add to those employees who aren't necessarily entitled to any form of salary packaging," said Adams. "Many organizations are giving their drivers an allowance or salary package a car, which really means they can choose whatever car they want in the marketplace."
While car allowances eliminate the need for the company to provide a vehicle, the company is still responsible for the drivers' safety. "Australia's Work Health and Safety laws define the vehicle as a mobile workplace. While with a car allowance, an employer may have no control over the vehicle selection, age, or maintenance, they are responsible for the drivers' safety," said Mace Hartley, executive director for the Australasian Fleet Management Association. "This concept is known as grey fleet and also includes vehicles where the company pays the employee cents per kilometer allowance for work use."
OEMs Stop Local Manufacturing
Local vehicle manufacturing and assembly ceased in Australia on Oct. 28, 2017. Three years earlier Ford, Holden, and Toyota decided they were unable to produce vehicles in Australia, given the high cost of labor and not enough incentives from the Australian government. It's been reported in the local media that the Australian government subsidized about A$7,500 per vehicle. Given the average car coming off the production lines had been retailing at about A$30,000, it represented a substantial subsidy from the government.
Although Holden has ceased local assembly, it still retains a significant engineering presence in the country and continues to operate the Lang Lang Proving Grounds in Victoria, to ensure that Holden vehicles continue to be tuned for the unique driving conditions in Australia and New Zealand. Holden is planning a new product onslaught by launching around 24 major vehicles and 36 new drivetrain combinations by 2020. GM recently announced that it will upping its investment in its Holden engineering teams by $28 million.
Following the cessation of local manufacturing, Holden, Ford, and Toyota transitioned into becoming national sales companies. In the case of Holden, it continues to employ approximately 1,000 direct staff. In addition, Holden retained a design and engineering workforce of 350 people working on projects for local consumption and global programs. Although Holden ceased local assembly, it retains a significant engineering presence in the country and continue to operate the Lang Lang Proving Grounds in Victoria, to ensure Holden vehicles continue to be tuned for the unique driving conditions in Australia and New Zealand. Holden is planning a new product onslaught by launching around 24 major vehicles and 36 new drivetrain combinations by 2020.
Improved Used-Vehicle Market
The key remarketing channels in Australia are auctions, wholesale tender, retail yards, and novated lease remarketing. The estimated size of the used-vehicle market in Australia is approximately 3 million units sold annually.
The used-vehicle market improved significantly in the fourth quarter of 2017 and continues to be strong in 2018. Growth in used-vehicle wholesaling has been 3.7% per year over the past five years, with growth for 2018-2019 forecast to be 5.2%.
Strong consumer demand and the construction boom that's continuing on the east coast are among some of the reasons for strong resale values.
When remarketing vehicles in Australia, as is also the case in other global markets, a multi-channel strategy is recommended that includes both online and brick-and-mortar sales.
According to Pickles, a major auction chain in Australia, 15% of all fleet and government vehicles were sold through fixed price and achieved a 7% higher return than auction.
Sustainability Policy in Limbo
Australia has seen six changes of prime minister over the past decade and has not had a prime minister complete a full three-year term since 2007.
Australia's revolving door of political leadership has created policy uncertainty, especially with energy policy. There has been 10 years of political deadlock over climate and clean energy policies. The failure to implement a stable carbon policy over the past decade has resulted in underinvestment in energy generation, which has led to higher power prices.
Despite this uncertainty, CO2 continues to be a very hot topic in Australia. Sustainability continues to be a strong initiative among fleets in Australia.
There will be national elections in 2019 and it is unclear what the government's policies will be in terms of the auto industry and its related industries, namely the fleet market.
Expansion of Car Sharing
Car sharing has been gaining acceptance in urban areas around the world and Australia is no exception. One example is offered by Holden, which has taken a leadership position with the next generation mobility technology through General Motors' Maven, an on-demand mobility sharing service available through an app. GM is the parent company of Holden.
Using the Maven platform, Holden successfully introduced Maven Gig in Australia on April 10, 2017. One year after the introduction of Maven Gig, Holden had 1,000 active members in the cities of Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Adelaide. The service is geared to "gig-economy" drivers, such as UberX or delivery drivers looking to earn extra money on the side, but who don't have the money to buy a car for the job. Holden uses the term "side hustle" in its official materials to describe the work performed by Maven Gig members.
Maven Gig offers flexible leasing terms with insurance, scheduled servicing, roadside assistance, and no kilometer limits.
"Maven Gig has been a runaway success in Australia. It's been implemented in every state in Australia," said Adams. "The success of the program has indeed been overwhelming. It sold in excess of thousands of cars being purchased into the Maven program at this point in time. Holden is extending it into some corporates as a solution to purchasing or leasing vehicles from FMOs."
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CEA 2010 Nominees Announced
The Cincinnati Entertainment Awards (CEAs) for local theater ended with August's final awards ceremony, but the CEAs for music are still going strong. The nominees for this year's 14th annual event are in and you can vote now here. This year's trophies w
By Mike Breen on Wed, Oct 20, 2010 at 2:06 pm
The Cincinnati Entertainment Awards (CEAs) for local theater ended with August's final awards ceremony, but the CEAs for music are still going strong. The nominees for this year's 14th annual event are in and you can vote now here. This year's trophies will be given out on Nov. 21 at another sure-to-be legendary CEA party at the Madison Theater in Covington.
The 2010 class of CEA nominations features the usual mix of veteran artists and newer, up-and-coming acts.
In the Bluegrass category, this year's nominees are Tadcasters, Comet Bluegrass Allstars, Rumpke Mountain Boys, Moonshine Drive and Mt. Pleasant String Band, while the Country category features the Dallas Moore Band, Pure Grain, Ridge Runner, Danny Frazier and Mack West and, in Americana/Folk/Roots, Tupelo Honey, Rubber Knife Gang, The Tillers, Jake Speed and the Freddies and Magnolia Mountain scored noms. Reggae/Ska ruled in World Music, with The Pinstripes, Super-Massive and The OhmsBaoku Moses and Lagniappe in the category. joining
For the Rock category, The Lions Rampant, The Guitars, Oxford Cotton, Sparrow BellowsBanderas are nominated, while the Metal/Hardcore category has Sabre, I am the Messenger, Beneath the Sky, Avignon and The Javelin Dance. In Punk, The Dopamines, The Frankl Project, Mad Anthony, Swear Jar and I Fail will duke it out for the trophy, while the Alternative/Indie category features State Song, The Sundresses, Wussy, Fists of Love and The Seedy Seeds. and
Up for the Singer/Songwriter award are Kim Taylor, Daniel Martin Moore, Chris Arduser, Nathan Holscher and Magnolia Mountain's Mark Utley. Grooveshire, 46 Long, the Sonny Moorman Group, J. Dorsey Blues Revival and Ricky Nye compete for the Blues prize, while Freekbass, Los Honchos, iolite, Eclipse and The Cincy Brass scored nods in the R&B/Funk category. Meanwhile, the Jazz category has Jim Connerley, The Faux Frenchmen, Dan Karlsberg, Wade Baker and Art Gore and the Jazz Knights.
Up for Hip Hop honors this year are Crack Sauce, D-Maub, Beat Gang, Small Time CrooksBuggs Tha Rocka, while the Electronic category has You, You're Awesome, The Skeetones, Kry Kids, No No Knots and Eat Sugar. and
Nominated this year for the "Best Musical Ambassador to the City" (honoring artists that have spread the good word about Cincinnati music) are Bootsy Collins, The National, Foxy Shazam, The Heartless Bastards and the recently reunited Greenhornes. And, for best live act, The Lions Rampant, The Sundressses, Buckra, The Pinstripes and Foxy Shazam garnered nods.
While those categories are voted on by the public, the three "Critical Achievement Awards" are chosen by the CEA nominating committee. In the "New Artist of the Year" category, Pop Empire, Fists of Love, No No Knots, Soapland, 20th Century Tokyo Princess, Oxford Cotton, UZI and The Skeetones are nominated. Many of those artists will perform at Nov. 13's 10th annual BRINK New Music Showcase, which this year is moving to four venues in Northside and will be completely free (look for more details next week).
Competing for the "Album of the Year" honors are The Lions Rampant's It's Fun to Do Bad Things, State Song's Dear Hearts & Gentle People, Magnolia Mountain's Redbird Green, The Tillers' By the Signs, Kim Taylor's Little Miracle, Eat Sugar's Levántense!, 500 Miles to Memphis' We've Built Up to Nothing and Enlou's Body of Friends, Body of Water.
Finally, for 2010's CEA for "Artist of the Year," The Lions Rampant, The Sundresses, State Song, The Seedy Seeds, Magnolia Mountain, Foxy Shazam, Wussy and The Tillers are nominated.
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The 0.7 second trigger time of the Natureview HD Live View Trail Camera from Bushnell makes it well-suited to getting images of animals on the move. Interchangeable lenses let you monitor a trail like a traditional game camera, or take pictures as close as 25 and 46 cm depending on the lens you choose. These lenses are a solid choice for taking shots at a bird feeder or similar area.
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The Natureview HD accepts SD/SDHC memory cards up to 32GB, which are available separately. It runs on 12 AA batteries, which also must be purchased separately. An adjustable webbing strap is included for mounting the camera to a tree, and there is a 1/4"-20 threaded hole for attaching a tripod. It is water/weather-resistant to ensure durability over extended periods of outdoor use.
Passive infrared motion-activated sensor with rapid 0.7-sec trigger speed ensures that shots are not missed. This sensor detects the changes in temperature that occur when subjects move, and captures images in response. It has adjustable sensitivity with high, medium, low and automatic options. In time-lapse mode, the motion trigger is still active, so the camera will capture images whenever triggered by movement, even if it's in between the scheduled time-lapse shots.
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Gustave de Fraipont (* 9. Mai 1849 in Brüssel; † 29. April 1923 in Paris) war ein belgisch-französischer Maler, Bildhauer, Illustrator, Plakatkünstler und Schriftsteller.

Er war Schüler von Henri Hendrickx (1817–1894) und Henri de Hern. Als freischaffender Künstler wurde er in Paris tätig und erhielt die französische Staatsbürgerschaft.

Er wurde Zeichenlehrer am Maison d'éducation de la Légion d'honneur (Schule für Kinder der Ehrenlegionträger).

Er veröffentlichte eine Reihe von Lehrbüchern für Amateurkünstler. Er schrieb und illustrierte Jugendbücher, illustrierte auch Romane französischer Schriftsteller, wie Alphonse Daudet, Charles Perrault, Catulle Mendès und Ernest d'Hervilly, sowie Daniel Defoe und Karl May.

1885 lieferte er Illustrationen für die Reihe von Reisebüchern über das Küstenland Frankreichs für den Verleger Victor Palmé. Er illustrierte auch Bücher über Paris und die französischen Regionen. Er schuf viele Plakate für Eisenbahnunternehmen, einschließlich der West- und Nordbahn. Er lieferte Illustrationen an zahlreiche Zeitungen und Zeitschriften wie Courrier français und Paris illustré.

1905 wurde er zum offiziellen Maler der Marine ernannt.

Während des Ersten Weltkriegs lieferte er mehrere Werke für die Zeitung L'Illustration, darunter die durch den Krieg zerstörten Denkmäler: die Hallen von Ypern, die Kathedrale von Reims und das Rathaus von Arras.

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