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Update on mining algorithm for MWC
Chris Dev
Grin has announced plans to introduce a hard fork in July this year. This is one of four planned hard forks that will occur in the first two years of its launch. These hard forks are intended to modify their "C29" algorithm, which is intended to be "ASIC resistant" and only requires 5.5 GB of VRAM. The other algorithm that Grin supports, "C31", requires 11 GB of VRAM and is intended to be "ASIC friendly". I am not aware of any ASICs currently available to mine the cuckoo cycle coins like Grin, but there are people working on them like Obelisk. The reason for this, the first of the four planned hard forks in Grin, is to slightly change the C29 algorithm so that ASICs would not continue to work had they been built. The next two hard forks will make a similar minor tweak that makes this algorithm not work for any hypothetical ASICs and the final hard fork, 18 months from now will disable C29 in favor of the C31+ algorithms which are ASIC friendly.
All of these hard forks will cost many hours in development time, not only of the Grin developers, but also exchanges, mining pools, and anyone running a grin full node. Yes, anyone using grin will either have to update their software on these dates, which are schedule to occur approximately every 6 months or they will lose control of their funds until they do so. The Grin developers are spending countless hours creating a testnet to make sure this hard fork will go smoothly. While, I'm sure it will go well, to us this seems like a huge misallocation of resources, which led us to our decision to disable the C29 algorithm on mainnet launch of MWC. Only C31+ mining will be available for MWC on Mainnet launch.
By disabling C29 from the start, MWC will be able to avoid these planned hard forks which are very disruptive to the network. In addition, the benefits of maintaining this "ASIC resistant" algorithm are not very significant. GPUs will still be able to mine MWC, even with C29 disabled, but they will need to have at least 11 GB of VRAM. Since a GPU is available for just over $300 that meets these requirements, we don't see this is a major problem and anyone who owns a GPU that supports C29, will not even be able to mine grin in 18 months anyways based on the current roadmap so they will need to upgrade eventually no matter what. Supporting these low end GPUs just doesn't make sense and we feel was a mistake for Grin to support them in the first place. Hence our decision to drop support from day one.
To people who own C29 GPUs that were hoping to mine MWC, you will need to upgrade to a C31 GPU like the SAPPHIRE NITRO Radeon RX 570 if you want to mine MWC.


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John Burroughs Natural History Society
About JBNHS
Birds and Beans Coffee Club
Field Trips & Events
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Birds of Ulster County Checklist
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The John Burroughs Natural History Society was organized in 1950 by a group of scientists and educators to serve as a source of information about the flora, fauna, and natural history of Ulster County.The name of the great writer-naturalist was chosen for the organization because Burroughs lived most of his life in the county. In 1964, the Society was incorporated by the University of New York as a non-profit educational organization. During the years there has been an increase in membership and a widening scope of activities.
Purpose and Activities
The Society strives to foster the study and enjoyment of natural history and to encourage conservation of natural resources. The organization reaches out to the general public via field trips, lectures, and a newsletter called The Chirp. Field trips, offered several times each month, cover a wide variety of interests including bird watching, flower identification, geology, insects, and herptiles. Walks take place throughout the county and adjacent areas, from the Hudson River to the Catskill Mountains.
Meetings are held four times a year. They are conducted with a minimum of formality and a generous amount of fellowship. The meetings in September, November and March are followed by a talk (usually illustrated). The June meeting includes a picnic at the Burroughs Sanctuary.
The official newsletter of the Society is its bi-monthly publication, The Chirp. It contains, among other items, notes on members', activities, articles on local natural history and larger environmental issues, book reviews, reports of completed field trips and notices of upcoming trips and meetings. The most significant publication of the Society is The Flora of Ulster County, New York, by Henry Dunbar and Mary Domville. It is an annotated list of more than 1900 species of plants thus far identified in Ulster County. This publication and a bird check list are available.
Anyone interested in the purpose of the Society is eligible for membership. Our present membership ranges from professional biologists to amateur observers, and includes a wide span of ages. To join the Society, send a check for the dues to the Treasurer. Dues are $15 per year for either an individual or a family.
Click here to view a PDF of our Bylaws.
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About "Peter Milligan Duncan Fegredo Grant Morrison"
One of the best mini-series ever. It's an eye-opening, and totally different comics experience. It takes the superhero mythos and turns it on its head. The art by Duncan Fegredo is gorgeous and the overall look of the book will stick with you long after you've finished the last page.
Brilliant on every level. Such a great and beautiful book.
This comic changed my life when I was in high school. One of my first tattoos was a reference to Enigma. I don't even have words for how much it means to me.
Strange. Difficult. Wonderful. Read it.
I can see why Grant Morrison wrote the intro to this book.It is a weird book with at least some depth to it. It was a bit scary for me and I'm not sure I learned anything from it, but I'd recommend it to those who like Grant or Moore.
if Doc Manhattan had been a bored gay guy corny, plot-heavy, self-reflexive clumsy narration + dialogue and not easy on the eyes a veritable catalogue of baggy 1990s fashions probably the weirdest book Vertigo ever put out --mza.
An interesting read that makes me wish the ending told us more. I'm a sucker for happily ever afters and I'd love to know what happens next.But maybe it's a good thing that it ends where it does, since the follow up to an impossible story would probably fall flat.In Smith I see the kid I was, the kid with books instead of friends.
This was way better than I thought it would be and, even while reading it, continued to elevate itself beyond what I thought it should. The art was a little hard to follow but I could appreciate it all the same. The story is bizarre but it explores its themes really well.
Last page makes it worth 4 stars.
Aburrido y ostentoso. Trata de parecer interesante y profundo, pero es sólo un ejercicio de enredar y confundir una historia sin interés.
A strange, endearing early vertigo book, Enigma was ahead of its time, and has sadly been overlooked but much of the comic reading market since its release. It's essentially the anti-Watchmen, if that makes any sense. If any comic deserves more recognition for its advancement of the medium, it's this one.


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There are bike racks located on Margaret Street and nearby on Market Place.
The nearest docking station is on Wells Street which joins the end of Margaret Street.
There is very little parking in the area.
The nearest car parks to the Centre are at Cavendish Square and at Sanderson House.


Graduation outdid Curtis in Fif's NYC backyard, online and elsewhere — except on some European charts.
West pushed 957,000 copies of his Graduation to land atop the charts. Meanwhile, Fif's sales weren't too shabby either, however, the 692,000 copies his Curtis sold were considerably fewer than ones sold by the Louis Vuitton Don (all numbers have been rounded off, so put away that calculator). Plus, of course, the sales landed him at #2.
So just how did Kanye do it?
Beyond the 265,000 difference in total units sold between the two projects, West's dominance in the matchup proved to be a one-sided affair in terms of digital, regional and retail sales.
The 132,000 digital units that West's album pushed beat the prior first-week record set by Maroon 5's It Won't Be Soon Before Long, which moved 102,000 copies through that medium earlier this year. Fif's album sold just 57,000 copies digitally in its first week. A staggering difference, to say the least.
For instance, 14 percent of the multiplatinum producer's first-week total accounted from digital sales over the Internet, compared to that number accounting for only 8 percent of 50's total first-week sales.
Kanye even carried 50's backyard.
The Chicago native sold a combined 204,000 copies of Graduation throughout the Northeast and mid-Atlantic regions, where you would think 50 would have had an edge. But Fif — representing Queens, New York — moved a combined 168,000 copies in the same two areas.
Nationally, the city slicker 50 Cent even had to take a bow to the preppy West in the 'hoods. Overall, 'Ye moved 237,900 copies in cities, according to SoundScan's geographical breakdown, to Fif's 157,000 copies.
And in the 'burbs, West took care of business as a whopping 578,000 fans scooped copies of his album. Fif, a favorite among the suburbanites, was the recipient of a strong presence there, but his 471,000 units in the land of soccer moms didn't quite match up with West's numbers.
The difference at chain outlets such as Best Buy also tipped in Kanye's favor, 511,000 to 377,000.
If it's any condolence to 50, however, he was on top in the place he just cancelled a tour: Europe.
What was that Jay-Z line again? "Men lie. Women lie. Numbers don't."


With demand for high-end housing rolling in, this coastal development's pipeline is being brought back to life.
According to the LA Times in January 2015, this 248-acre area of Southern Orange County, also known as Sea Summit, plans to hold 309 single-family homes, several parks, including some undeveloped land which will include several miles of trails along open, protected habitat.
Over 4,800 LF of Domestic water main, water services and over 2,000 LF of 8" sewer, 48" ,60" and 72"; sewer manhole lining, storm drainage systems installation, testing and video of pipe lines.


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A few years ago I was channel surfing and ran across a sermon that caught my attention.
It wasn't so much the topic that caught my attention as it was the man's presentation.
The topic was on The Whole Armor of God.
I've heard and read and taught it myself so I was familiar with the text.
Put on the full armor of God so we can take our stand against the devils schemes.
Stand firm wearing the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.
In addition take up the shield of faith to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
We should wear the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit.
And pray, all kinds of prayers and requests.
SO? what does this have to do with caregiving for dementia?
Well let me tell you in a min.
The preacher came out on stage wearing armor. Not actual armor but some sort of a noticeable costume.
OK so yes any preacher wearing any kind of armor would be noticeable.
I silently acknowledged his teachings as what I understood as truth from my own study and teachings.
He showed off his pieces of armor and discussed them one at a time.
Then he took a sure footed stance and said , Be alert, because if you arent..
I laughed so hard when I saw what looked like arrows in his behind!
There was no protection there!
In caregiving especially for dementia I try to prepare for the battle against, what I consider, the "evils".
I buckled myself with the truth that the Hubby is not the disease and the disease is not the Hubby.
I provide everything I can to do right by Hubby when providing the best care, be it in my own physical care, with aids or respite service in a facility.
My feet are ready for transport to appointments and outings or they are ready for just walking into the room with my presence.
I have faith that God won't give me more than He can handle when I turn it over to Him.
I wear a helmet of knowledge and continuing education to better care for Hubby.
I carry a sword to fight the systems and cut through red tape.
I pray what feels like non stop. I pray for peace and understanding (I never pray for patience because i don't want trouble) I pray for rest and good days and a plethora of other things.
And I watch and stand guard against illness and side effects and too much noise and excitement.
I had to break sad news to Hubby about a very close and very well loved family friend.
Hubby took the news of Friends passing very hard.
We knew Friend was seriously ill and had made a few attempts to get ready and go see him while in the hospital, but Hubby couldn't ever follow through this last week. It was a stressful week for Hubby. We even had to cancel a dr appt because we just couldn't get out.
There is some news I don't relay to Hubby until it's a have to. It's my, I'll cross that bridge when I get to it, attitude. And some news I never have to tell Hubby, or haven't had to yet. I try not to bring worry into Lewy's world.
But the news was very evident apparently on my face because Hubby sensed something was wrong.
Hubby had a pretty rapid decline in cognition after that.
I actually expected it and tried to prepare myself.
I handled it pretty well through the day, and the afternoon.
Then the evening came. The time of day when cognition melts away into the sunset and confusion settles in like the dark.
I suppose in my own sadness and effort to remain settled for Hubby I didn't think the day could get any worse for confusion.
Hubby had mobile meltdown when he was leaving the bathroom.
As usual he called for help.
This time he substituted me for someone else.
I would so much prefer to be forgotten than substituted.
I will honestly say that it hurt so bad I burst into silent tears.
I walked over to Hubby, calmly said , My name is Kathy; as I took his arm.
To which he replied, Oh I know that. I don't know why I said it, really I don't.
I assured him I knew he didn't mean to say it and helped him to his bed.
I washed my face and offered Hubby a beverage.
I had to find a way to get my guard back up against Lewy and not against Hubby.
As we lay in the semi dark I heard Hubby get up and saw and felt him as he walked the length of my bed.
He came to get a good night kiss.
Then he went back to bed.
Hubby is not the disease, the disease is not Hubby.
Even though I repeat that over and over, my guard still goes down sometimes and I take a direct hit, right in the behind.
Oh, Kathy, my heart aches for you. I wish I had the power to go back in time and erase that moment for you. Instead, when days are particularly bad, I ask for a do over. Maybe Hubby was asking for a do over when he made the effort to give you a goodnight kiss.
You could never be substituted. You are there for Hubby, you have shown Hubby love and forgiveness, you are a one of a kind amazing woman.
If Lewy can't tell you that, Hubby will give you a kiss. Sending you healing thoughts & lots of love for that heart of yours.


May 12, 2017 2017 offseason, Chet Kammerer, NBA Draft, Tom D'Angelo.
CHICAGO – Chet Kammerer got his first look at Gonzaga's 7-foot freshman Zach Collins in November.
Now, six months later, there is no next year when it comes to college for Collins. "They're talking about him being a top 10 (pick)," Kammerer said Friday from the NBA Combine at the Quest Multisport complex.
Such is the state of basketball when anybody who can dribble or shoot or block a shot hires an agent and believes he is ready for the NBA.
For some, like Collins, that is true despite never starting a game in college. He averaged 10 points and 5.9 rebounds and now is ranked among the top dozen players in the country.
Kammerer believes this could be a "special draft" for a select few at the top. Not quite 2004 special that saw four future Hall of Famers – LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade – go in the first five picks. But special nonetheless.
The top four – Washington's Markelle Fultz, UCLA's Lonzo Ball, Kansas' Josh Jackson, Duke's Jayson Tatum – are on level of their own. The next tier takes us to about the ninth or 10th pick. Then there is the group of about 10 players that the Heat, who most likely will pick 14th, are most interested in.
"I don't know if the players at the top of the draft are going to make a huge difference their first year or two because they're so young (but) down the road this could end up being really a special draft," Kammerer said.
Kammerer believes the draft could produce about 20 rotational players but beyond that he believes this crop is typical when it comes to the second round.
As for the positional breakdown: Kammerer agrees with the consensus that the point guard position is loaded and he likes the power forwards/centers. The weakness: wings.
The Heat are expected to be looking at a power forward or combo big man and several could be available at that spot including Zach Collins, Wake Forest's John Collins, UCLA's TJ Leaf, Cal's Ivan Rabb and Texas' Jarrett Allen.
The Heat do not own a second round pick but could make a trade to acquire one. This season, more teams could use the second round to identify a player or players to sign to the new two-way contract, which allows a team to control two players it believes needs seasoning in the D-League.
Each team with be allowed to have two additional players beyond the 15-man limit on a two-way contract.
"In the past the best 60 guys didn't get drafted because people didn't have two slots for them," Kammerer said. "So they would take some European they're stashing because they see their roster and they don't have spots for two or three guys.


Apollo Bay volunteer firefighters Mathew and Tamara Thomas, William Chow and David Howell, participated in the Eureka Climb.
Apollo Bay CFA members David Howell, William Chow and Tamara and Mathew Thomas participated in the Eureka Climb at Melbourne's Eureka Skydeck on Sunday.
Apollo Bay CFA captain David Howell said the 1642-step climb to the 88th floor of the southern hemisphere's highest observation deck was "a bit of a challenge".
"It was a challenge, it's not the easiest thing in the world but we got there," he said.
"I didn't really train myself.
"All we did down here, we probably did it half a dozen times, there's a big steep hill at Skenes Creek, so we'd just walk up and down that a few times, but it's really steep from Skenes Creek up to the Colac road, so we did that for training.
Mr Howell said the team participated in the emergency services and full-kit race, which involved the racers wearing structural firefighting gear.
cylinders and we were four of them from Apollo Bay," he said.
"We were probably carrying another five kilos up there compared to some people.


Justise Wnslow glad to get first taste of NBA in summer league.
The attraction was the versatility. It all was on display Saturday with Miami Heat first-round NBA draft choice Justise Winslow.
In addition to the expected turns on the wing, there also was time at power forward, and even an opportunity to advance the ball and run the offense in the Heat's summer-league opener.
No, final scores hardly matter in NBA summer league, including this 92-76 victory over the Indiana Pacers on the practice court at the Amway Center, home of the Orlando Magic.
But when a player in his first taste of NBA competition closes at plus-28 in his pro debut, it still counts for plenty.
"He was just very solid out there," said assistant coach Dan Craig, who is coaching the Heat during summer league. "Defensively, offensively, on both sides of the floor he was locked in. I thought he did a great job communicating with his teammates.
Heat summer-league coach Dan Craig said Justise Winslow created a positive early impression.
"For a guy coming into his first game, he was communicating out there. He didn't look like there was any indecision on his part. And in the timeouts, he was very confident, he was focused. I just thought it was a great all-around game for him."
Winslow closed with 15 points on 4-of-8 shooting, with three assists and no rebounds or turnovers in his debut.
"I didn't have jitters," the forward out of Duke said. "I've been playing basketball for a long time. I'm sure, maybe, the first real game might be nervous, something like that. To me, just getting used to playing with these guys, everything felt natural. I was really ready for today. I wasn't nervous. I woke up excited, ready to play. I've been playing the game so long, don't make it something bigger than it is."
Craig said Winslow's diversified skill set create the opportunity to cast his lottery pick in multiple roles.
"We didn't go into the game saying we were going to put him in all these different situations," Craig said. "But that's who he is. He's a guy that can bring you all of those things. So, throughout the course of the game, we were able to see that. Some of it was scripted, some of it wasn't. It's just what he was able to bring and I think we'll see more of that as summer league continues."
While Winslow lamented his inability to grab a rebound, he was pleased with the first impression he was able to offer, following up on the blueprint offered by coach Erik Spoelstra.
"I just tried to do everything," he said. "I tried to distribute and make plays for my teammates and myself. However that comes, whatever position I'm doing that at doesn't matter to me, kind of play position-less basketball, like Coach Spo said and make it work."
Craig said he tried to maximize the possibilities during Winslow's 27-minute debut.
"One in particular, he came down, we cleared the side out for him and he was able to go one-on-one with a clear side on the left," he said. "There were some other situations where we put him in cuts, tried to get him into the post. Some of that was scripted. Other actions that he was in, we kind of just were playing the game and that happened by itself.
" But, again, that's what he's able to bring."
The Heat opened with Tyler Johnson at point guard, but it was Johnson's athleticism that again stood out, including a dunk over Pacers shot-blocking first-round pick Myles Turner, whose pro debut featured 20 points, eight rebounds and three blocked shots . . . Heat forward James Ennis again was uneven with his ballhandling, but was able to get to the rim on the way to 13 points . . . Journeyman power forward Willie Reed started at center for the Heat and had his moments, including three blocked shots. He could be a roster option if the Heat sell off higher-priced power players as they consider the luxury tax . . .
Heat second-round pick Josh Richardson was particularly active, shooting 9 of 9 from the line and closing with 14 points to lead all reserves . . . Shabazz Napier was inactive for the Heat as he recovers from late-season hernia surgery . . . Forward Henry Walker, a rare veteran in summer league, sat out for the Heat with a sprained right ankle . . .
Referees wore microphones and headsets, able to communicate with each other during the course of the game, including amid live-ball situations. As with the referee headsets, replay has been added for NBA summer leagues, utilized several times during Saturday's Heat-Pacers game . . . The Heat next play Sunday at 5 p.m. against the Brooklyn Nets (NBA TV).


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The community of River Place is one of Austin's premier luxury neighborhoods. Located just below the Mansfield dam, which separates Lake Travis from Lake Austin, River Place is home to the River Place Country Club and its Tim Kite & Roy Bectol Designed Championship Course.
Popular recreational activities include golf, tennis and boating on both Lake Travis and Lake Austin. Homes in River Place are set among scenic overlooks, wooded hillsides and along the north shore of Lake Austin. Nearby Emma Long Park is a popular attraction for residents and visitors and the community of Lakeway and North/Central Austin are a quick ride away.


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Pagani Huayra Italian Supercar
If you are a Russian oligarch (in exile) or perhaps a Middle Eastern prince with a second residence in London (don't park your car in front of Harrods or London police will have your wheels clamped), you may want to consider this new addition to your Koenigsegg CCXR, Bugatti Veyron and Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SuperVeloce collection. The car in question is the Huayra made by Italian Pagani Automobili SpA. A serious contender for super cars priced in the upper price range of the market; the Pagani Huayra will have a price of about $1.4 million dollars. To this date five prototypes have been built which have been conducting road tests for the past 4 years. Pagani has just announced that it will begin selling the 700-horsepower car worldwide (including the US) through a dealer network beginning later this year (2011). Prospective buyers may very well want to visit the Geneva motor show in March where Pagani will have it on display.
This super car features a super powerful Mercedes-AMG M158 V12 twin-turbo engine; 5980 cc. The calm and harmony of driving one of the world's most refined GT cars is interrupted when the driver calls upon the Huayra to unleash its 700 horsepower and 1000 Nm of torque. Broom, broom and zoom zoom, the car is said to have reached lightning fast speeds of up to 230mph, and goes from zero to 62mph in 3.3 seconds. The turbos have been studied to offer immediate response to the slightest throttle input, giving the driver full control over the engine at any rpm and preventing unwanted delays in the delivery of power. The engine's systems have been designed and tested to stand up to the most adverse conditions of temperature and performance. The Huayra has been subjected to the highs of Death Valley and the lows of the Arctic Circle. The Arctic Circle? Yes, la-la-land rumors have it that heavy hitters have their own private Antonov An-225 so they can drop off their super expensive race cars at the Arctic for a private race, by invitation only. The Gumball 3000 race is so last year...
Anyway, back to the technical stuff: the two lateral radiators are positioned in the front to guarantee the best cooling efficiency of the intercoolers placed over the cylinder heads. Dry sump lubrication ensures an optimal oil feed to the engine even when the car is subjected to the most extreme lateral accelerations. It also regulates the oil flow so that only the necessary amount of lubricant is actually pumped into the engine from the external oil tank, reducing the friction caused by an excessive volume of lubricant inside the engine sump. An oil/water heat exchanger reduces warm-up times by heating the engine lubricant during cold start and keeps engine coolant and lubricant levels at steady operational temperatures. Extensive weight saving programs led to ingenious yet simple solutions. In order to reduce hoses and connections as much as possible is built directly to the engine. The intercooler covers serve as expansion tanks to the low temperature circuit and the engine coolant circuit. The vertical fins contribute to the cooling of the tanks.
The styling of the car was perfected over the course of 5 years to find each line's beginning and end. During this study, eight scale models were created, as well as two 1:1 models, each an evolution of the previous in a never ending quest to perfect the form and refining the substance. The bi-xenon headlamps are just one of the many precious gifts from the Zonda R, and LED daytime running lights are seamlessly integrated in the elliptical shape of the design. The rear bumper integrates with the diffuser and is dominated by an elliptical frame that surrounds the four central exhaust outlets, now becoming a characteristic Pagani element.
The new central monocoque on the Huayra is an entirely new design made from Carbontitanium. However, with the gull wing doors cutting deep into the roof, much research was focused on achieving the highest levels of rigidity through the application of new advanced composite materials and technologies first tested on the Zonda R. The fuel tank is located integrally in the best protected area of the monocoque, behind the driver, reinforced by safety cell made of different composite and ballistic materials. The front and rear CrMo subframes offer an exceptional rigidity-to-weight ratio to allowing the suspensions to work at their best while incorporating an advanced energy absorbing crash structure, ready to protect the occupants in the unlikely event of an impact.
The never ending quest for weight reduction resulted also into the combination of structural and non-structural or aesthetical elements. An example is the integration of all ventilation air ducts into the monocoque's structure, making the use of additional parts and ducts unnecessary. The result of this attention to detail is a vehicle weighing 1.350 kg making the Huayra the lightest sportscar in its class.
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A couple of years ago it was the Paleo Diet that was the biggest nutrition trend. But while Paleo is still popular, a new variation is taking up more and more column inches and space on bookstore shelves: the ketogenic diet. It's easy to over-simplify the keto approach and reduce it to just another high fat, low carb approach to eating. But as it turns out, there's some sound physiology behind it and all those keto recipe books don't just exist to make some authors a quick buck. We caught up with Dr. Frank Merritt, a co-founder of VitalityPro who also collaborates with Power Speed Endurance's Brian Mackenzie, to find out more.
We used to think that the heart was the engine of the human body, and that's why so much training is focused on developing its capacity. But as we looked into the research, we found that while the heart is of course still important, in performance training it's actually the myocytes [cells found in muscle tissue] that are the body's main engine. Like a car engine, these cells require two things – oxygen and fuel. At VitalityPro, we help athletes develop their lungs to improve their oxygen supply and their liver to improve their fuel supply. The fuel comes from the liver, which is designed for both gluconeogenesis [producing glucose] and ketogenesis. When we're fueling ketogenically, the liver is breaking down certain amino acids and fatty acids into ketones, which can provide long-lasting energy.
Why do many people have limited ketogensis?
Our culture encourages us to eat meals at set times and then snack continually throughout the day. When we succumb to this habitual hunger all the time, we're biasing gluconeogenesis, particularly when we consume a lot of carbohydrates and simple sugars. Among athletes, we see people reaching for an energy drink or gel every 30 minutes. This gives them a high, but as soon as the crash kicks in they need another hit. As a result of this constant topping up, they're just feeding the gluconeogenesis mechanism. If they're suddenly cut off from this very limited supply of sugar they bonk. This is because their body has become inefficient at fueling through ketogenesis. Constantly taking in simple sugars doesn't just affect the liver, but the entire system, including the pancreas, which governs the liver through glucagon and insulin also becomes inefficient through modern eating habits. This pattern cascades throughout the body's many organs and systems causing havoc.
How can we improve our ability to fuel through ketogenesis?
The antidote to habituated hunger is fasting. The Bible and just about every other sacred text encourages people to fast regularly as it's a beneficial practice. The word "breakfast" means to literally break your fast. But because it requires discipline and feels uncomfortable at first, most of us don't want to do it. We tend to overlook that everything in life, including our minds and bodies, is trainable. This includes liver function. So if we end our dependence on sugars, fast more often and only eat when we're truly hungry instead of heading to the refrigerator every time we feel a twinge of hunger, we can recondition the ability to provide energy with ketones.
What are the performance benefits of ketogenesis?
We have elite Division I football players who come to our VitalityPro camps. These guys are incredibly fast, strong and powerful. But after a few minutes of high output, our training staff and I can outperform them. How is this possible? It's certainly not sheer athleticism or genetics because they have us beat on both of those. It's because we've trained our liver, adrenal system, and lungs, which most coaches don't even think about. If you take two athletes who are exactly the same in every category and one of them has a liver that's equally trained at producing glucose and ketones for energy, they're going to outperform the other person each and every time.
So do you advocate a high fat, high protein diet?
I have a friend who refers to our country as "The Excited States of America." When it comes to health and performance, he has a point. One week we're telling people to eat a lot of carbs, the next it's a lot of fat and the next it's a lot of protein. We get caught up in these fads, but everyone's physiology is different. I suggest self-experimenting and finding your ideal balance between high-quality fat, protein, and carbs. But one thing's for sure – relying on a lot of simple sugars to give you energy is not a long-term path to success.
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Q: Constructing an oscillating function with a nonnegative integral It is a well-known fact that if $f(t)\geq0$ for $t\geq0$, then $\int_{t}^{\infty}f(s)\mathrm{d}s\geq0$ for $t\geq0$ provided it exists. I am looking for a counter example of the reverse statement. How can we constract an oscillating continuous function such that $\int_{t}^{\infty}f(s)\mathrm{d}s\geq0$ for $t\geq0$ provided it exists?

A: Let $A,B>0$ and $r\in(0,1)$ such that $rA\geq{}B$.
Suppose that $f(t)\geq0$ for $t\in\cup_{k=0}^{\infty}[2k,1+2k]$,
and $f(t)\leq0$ for $t\in\cup_{k=0}^{\infty}[1+2k,2+2k]$.
Suppose further that
\begin{equation}
\begin{aligned}[]
\int_{0+2k}^{1+2k}f(s)\mathrm{d}s={}&r^{k}A\quad\text{for}\ k=0,1,\cdots,\\
\int_{1+2k}^{2+2k}f(s)\mathrm{d}s={}&-r^{k}B\quad\text{for}\ k=0,1,\cdots.
\end{aligned}\label{eq1}\tag{1}
\end{equation}
We will show that $F(t):=\int_{t}^{\infty}f(s)\mathrm{d}s\geq0$ for $t\geq0$.

*

*Let $t=1+2k$ for some $k=0,1,\cdots$, then
\begin{align}
F(1+2k)={}&\sum_{\ell=k}^{\infty}\int_{1+2\ell}^{2+2\ell}f(s)\mathrm{d}s
+\sum_{\ell=k+1}^{\infty}\int_{2\ell}^{1+2\ell}f(s)\mathrm{d}s\nonumber\\
={}&-\sum_{\ell=k}^{\infty}r^{\ell}B
+\sum_{\ell=k+1}^{\infty}r^{\ell}A\nonumber\\
={}&-\frac{Br^{k}}{1-r}
+\frac{Ar^{k+1}}{1-r}\nonumber\\
={}&\frac{r^{k}}{1-r}(rA-B)\geq0.\nonumber
\end{align}

*Let $t\in[2k,1+2k]$, then $F(t)=\int_{t}^{1+2k}f(s)\mathrm{d}s+F(1+2k)\geq0$.

*Let $t\in[1+2k,2+2k]$, then $F(t)\geq{}F(1+2k)\geq0$.

Now, we give an explicit definition of a function satisfying the properties in \eqref{eq1} with $A=1$, $r=\frac{1}{2}$ and $B=rA$.
Define $f(t)=2(-1)^{\lfloor{}t\rfloor}\bigl(\frac{1}{2}\bigr)^{\lfloor\frac{t+1}{2}\rfloor}(1-|2\{t+1\}-1|)$ for $t\geq0$,
where $\lfloor\cdot\rfloor$ and $\{\cdot\}$ denote the integer and the fractional parts, respectively.
Here is a graphic of the function defined above.

Another example is the following $g(t):=\frac{\sin(t\pi)}{2^{\lfloor\frac{t+1}{2}\rfloor}}$. See the next figure.

Thanks to saulspatz for correcting the first picture.

A: I found a quite satisfying function:
$$f(s)=e^{k \frac{\sin(s)}{s+1}}-1$$.
When you plot the graph of it, I think it is obvious enough(for a large enough $k$) to see the requirements are met.
Well, I would like to tell you how I came up with this function.
Initially, $\frac{\sin s}{s}$ might be a good candidate. Indeed, I suspect that this may also satisfy the requirements.
To make the integral be positive, then I looked for a function which produces large number when the argument is positive and small for negative arguments. That's what $e^x-1$ does!
Then, the composition of these two functions, with the magnifying constant, is exactly what you want.
I think this continuous function is what you really want, instead of a piecewise function.

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Report: Senator Ted Cruz got $35 million for billionaire fracking donors in last COVID-19 relief aid
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Dec. 30, 2020 Updated: Dec. 30, 2020 1:43 p.m.
The Wall Street Journal reports that Senator Ted Cruz helped tweak the aid program to get $35 million for Texas billionaire fracking brothers in the last COVID-19 relief package.
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Just as President Donald Trump criticizes "pork" in the current COVID-19 relief package, The Wall Street Journal reports that Senator Ted Cruz helped tweak the aid program to get $35 million for Texas billionaire fracking brothers in the last COVID-19 relief package.
The brothers, Dan and Farris Wilks have been prominent, longtime contributors of Ted Cruz.
Increase payments to the people, get rid of the "pork". https://t.co/jq82qFIyUs
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 27, 2020
ProFrac Holdings owned by the Wilks brothers applied for the loan and received the pandemic aid for $35 million, just as the company was going on a shopping spree, buying small oil and gas companies, The Wall Street Journals' Ted Mann and Brody Mullins reports. A critical factor in the loan application was Cruz, who reportedly helped persuade the Trump administration and the Federal Reserve to change the rules for pandemic loans to ensure that oil and gas firms could benefit, the Journal reports.
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The Wilks brothers donated $15 million to a SuperPAC called Keeping the Promise that backed Cruz's 2016 presidential bid. BailoutWatch, a non-profit group that tracks pandemic aid to industry, blasted Cruz's involvement in getting relief for oil and gas industry, correlating it to a reward for campaign contributions.
"ProFac's loan is a blatant misappropriation of taxpayer dollars," BailoutWatch's Chris Kuveke said. "It's hard not to connect the dots." ProFrac ended up receiving one of the relief program's largest loans to the oil and gas industry, Kuveke said.
Cruz's spokeswoman Lauren Blair Bianchi said that the senator "worked to ensure small and medium-sized businesses directly harmed by the economic impacts of this pandemic had access to emergency liquidity," according to the Wall Street Journal. Spokespeople for the Wilks investment firm and ProFrac didn't provide comment for Wall Street Journal's report.
After the Wall Street Journal story appeared, Cruz fired back on Twitter. His office also stated that Cruz helped protect more than 300,000 oil and gas jobs in Texas.
"I didn't 'weigh in' on behalf of any specific company," Cruz tweeted. "I sent a public letter to the Fed arguing that the ENTIRE oil & gas industry shouldn't be wrongfully excluded from emergency loans. I'm proud to defend jobs in Texas."
1/2 This tweet is misleading. I didn't "weigh in" on behalf of any specific company. I sent a public letter to the Fed arguing that the ENTIRE oil & gas industry shouldn't be wrongfully excluded from emergency loans.
I'm proud to defend jobs in Texas. https://t.co/m4O1UO3zRt
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"With the price of oil at $-37, energy producers on the brink of bankruptcy, and tens of thousands of blue collar workers in Texas with their jobs on the line, Sen. Cruz worked to ensure small and medium-sized businesses directly harmed by the economic impacts of this pandemic had access to emergency liquidity. The result of his leadership was a program that has helped about 25 U.S. energy producers, including roughly a dozen in Texas, and helped protect over 300,000 oil and gas jobs in Texas." – Lauren Blair Bianchi, spokesperson for Sen. Cruz (R-TX)
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Michaela decided to study Software Engineering for many reasons but noted a debate she had with her fellow Waimea College classmates of who would be the best Software Engineer. While at university, she has been awarded many scholarships including the Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship Programme, Step Higher Award, CMS International Exchange Scholarship and the Energy Education Trust Undergraduate Scholarship.
Through her Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship and Step Higher Award, Michaela was invited to trek for two weeks in Nepal up Ama Dablam (4,600 metres to the base camp) earlier this year. She and a handful of other students made it back just in time, with only three days before the New Zealand lockdown announcement was made.
After University, Michaela is excited to join the Transpower Team as an Associate Developer in Wellington. She will be working on their internal market systems which supports the operation of New Zealand's power.
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University of NottinghamNewsPress releases2012JulyTaking control of Type 2 diabetes earlier
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One in four Type 2 diabetics say they still need help to feel in control of their condition and for some it can take up to 18 years if little support is available.
A new study by The University of Nottingham, commissioned by Boots UK, has shown that with the right support it cantake as little as a month for people to feel in control of their Type 2 diabetes. And with support tailored to an understanding of the individual's personal journey this could help reduce the time it takes to successfully manage their condition.
The 'Exploring the Experience of Living With and Managing Type Two Diabetes' study, conducted by the Institute of Work, Health and Organisations at The University of Nottingham and Boots UK, was carried out to help shape and improve the Type 2 diabetes offering on the high street. Researchers discovered that the length of time it takes people to successfully adjust to living with Type 2 diabetes varies considerably.
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Time from diagnosis to feeling in control
The study population took anywhere from one month to 18 years to adjust but the majority began to feel in control of their Type 2 diabetes two to three years post diagnosis. With 8 per cent of the NHS's £9.8m annual UK diabetes bill being spent on treating complicationsassociated with the condition, helping people to adjust earlier to their condition is crucial for their health.
To help people with Type 2 diabetes feel in control of the long term management of their condition, Boots UK has extended the pharmacy-led support it provides via its new Diabetes Information Service.
Dr Neil Coulson, Associate Professor of Health Psychology and the study author, said: "There can be an assumption that people diagnosed with the same condition can have similar adjustment pathways. However, speaking first hand to people with Type 2 diabetes reveals there is a need to treat people as individuals, especially those who are getting 'stuck' and need help to move forwards positively in managing their condition. Understanding how people react to initial diagnosis, and then to the challenges they face as they go on their individual journey, in conjunction with an ability to recognise what psychological stage a person is undergoing at any given time, could help us provide more effective support."
Simon O'Neill, Director of Care Policy and Intelligence at Diabetes UK, said: "This study provides an insight into the factors that impact how quickly and successfully people adjust to living with Type 2diabetes. We hope these findings can help those living with the condition, as well as the healthcare team that supports them, better understand and manage their condition so they can feel in control and better equipped to prevent unnecessary complications."
Three journeys to feeling in control
The study revealed people's response to being diagnosed with diabetes is broadly defined by three scenarios, which have an impact on how quickly and effectively they start to manage their Type 2 diabetes:
Diabetes was already suspected — i.e. there was a family history of Type 2 diabetes
Illness — i.e. the individual was experiencing symptoms
Complete surprise — i.e. no symptoms or family history
Where diabetes was suspected, people experienced an easier journey whereas when it was a complete surprise people had a more variable and difficult experience adjusting.
For the majority of the study participants their subsequent journey mirrored a bereavement-style response of denial, anger, depression, acceptance and finally a sense of hope and positivity for the future, with one in four participants still needing support to reach this final stage. Understanding which emotional stage people are at and how this may affect their behaviour could help healthcare professionals provide more effective support to ultimately reduce the time it takes for people to feel in control of their condition.
Peter Bainbridge, Director of Pharmacy Service, Boots UK, said: "This study provides us with valuable insight into how people think, feel and behave following their diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes. This helps us to shape the information and support we offer and is particularly important for helping our pharmacists to have meaningful conversations that make a real difference in motivating people to successfully feel in control of their Type 2 diabetes. We know from the conversations our pharmacists have that if people have support to help them feel in control of their condition, diagnosis can actually be a powerful force for change that has an overwhelming positive effect on their ability to lead a healthier lifestyle overall."
Helping patients to overcome the barriers to feeling in control
While the majority of study participants felt supported at diagnosis, nearly a third (28 per cent) found the support available unhelpful or inadequate and 49 per cent feel there is room for improvement in a range of areas. As pharmacy is well placed to help with the management of diabetes, Boots UK is actively providing expert support via its new Diabetes Information Service:
Additional, up to date training for pharmacists and healthcare team members
Boots pharmacists and healthcare team members have had extra training as part of their Continuing Professional Development on how to manage inspiring conversations and offer bespoke support to customers in the management of their Type 2 diabetes. They are available to offer help and support to those living with the condition as well as family members.
More inspiring information about diabetes
Boots UK has launched a Diabetes Information Pack containing expert help and information, practical advice, and signposting to other sources of information for both those living with Type 2 diabetes and their supporters.
Boots.com/diabetes contains a number of videos where healthcare experts answer questions about Type 2 diabetes.
BootsWebMD.com has a specific diabetes health centre which is packed with information and support to help people with diabetes keep up to date with the latest diabetes news.
Better dietary advice with study participants wanting to know more about what they can eat instead of what they can't eat
Boots pharmacists can provide advice on healthy eating and the importance of a balanced diet and the range of weight management options available.
Help in taking medications correctly
Through the NHS New Medicine Service pharmacists can help answer questions people may have to gain a better understanding of their condition and medication.
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I have a love-hate relationship with toys. It's not that I don't like toys but they accumulate like nothing I've ever seen before even when I actively try to keep the chaos down by regularly purging and carefully curating a wish list for Christmas and my son's birthday. (Yes, really.) So, needless to say, I'm pretty picky when it comes to choosing toys for my son. I have two primary requirements: educational and compact or at the very least, easy to store in the closet.
While the holiday season brings on many wonderful things, it can also bring on a lot of stress. Especially in the area of finances. Gifts, parties, holiday attire, ugly Christmas sweaters, cards, tips... the extra expenses can really pile on quickly. Well, it's definitely not too late! Here are some ways that you can make cash fast.
Whatever the reason or whatever her story, the single mom may not experience the celebration of Mother's Day in the same way as most mothers with partners.
She probably won't get breakfast in bed, flowers or even a gift. It's not likely that she'll get the afternoon off to have some "me" time or be told "Happy Mother's Day" from the person she created humans with.
It's time to go green and I don't mean turning in your recyclables (but, that's a good thing, you should totally do that). St. Patrick's Day is fast approaching, which means it's time to bring out the green attire, green dye and, of course, the green inspired activities and crafts! I have an extremely easy Sticky Shamrock activity to share with you that is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers.


An Indian Air Force Mirage-2000 trainer aircraft crashed in the Southern Indian city of Bengaluru on Friday immediately after taking off, killing both pilots.
The plane crashed at the edge of the Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) airport compound, which is surrounded by several office and residential buildings, according to a Reuters eyewitness.
The plane burst into flames immediately after the crash. One pilot died at the scene of the crash, while the other was seen being carried to a nearby hospital.
Both pilots ejected, with one of them landing near the wreckage.
The pilots belonged to the Air Force's Aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment unit, an air force official said.
The cause of the crash was not immediately known. An Air Force spokesperson did not have an immediate comment.
The Air Traffic Control department at HAL declined to comment.


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Home News Murders continue spike despite COVID lockdown
Murders continue spike despite COVID lockdown
Shaffic Ali, father of murder victim Shameed Ali and his daughter Shareefa at their Sangre Grande home yesterday.
Although the movement of the majority of citizens continues to be affected by the Stay-at-Home measures, the spate of murders continued yesterday with five people killed, including two separate double murder incidents, in less than 24 hours.
Two headless were found in Guapo on Wednesday evening, Sangre Grande resident Shameed Ali was found with his head bashed in and brother and sister Vishal and Vishanie Chitbahal were shot dead during a home invasion in Couva.
In the latest incident in Couva, residents of Winsdor Park were awakened by the sound of gunshots around 5.30 am.
According to police, Anne Chitbahal, 46, the mother of Vishal and Vishanie, got up to start breakfast at their Sand Road home around that time.
But just as she was about to start kneading flour to make a roti, a masked gunman entered their pink wooden shack and demanded to see Vishanie. During the commotion, two other men entered the house and Vishal was alerted.
The gunmen later shot Vishanie in the chest and she died on the spot while Vishal was shot in the upper left shoulder. Vishal was taken to the Couva District Hospital where he died around 6.30 am.
At the scene yesterday, the victims' aunt Louann Moonilal said she was deeply hurt by the double murder. She said she saw no reason why anyone would want to shoot the siblings, whom she described at quiet people.
"I never knew my front yard would be a crime scene investigation for two soft-spoken children growing up in the community. It's shocking," she said, noting they kept to themselves.
"It's the only two children for their parents, who are in a mess. When I got there my niece was already on the ground. COVID lockdown because they want people to wear mask and you can't identify people."
Investigations are being undertaken by the Homicide Bureau South.
In the second incident, a Sangre Grande man who left his house to harvest some yams to prepare a meal was found with his head bashed in and shot in the chest a day later.
When Shameed Ali, 46, left his Barker Trace, Coalmine, Sangre Grande home on Wednesday, he told his father Shaffick, 70, he had already seasoned chicken for a meal and would fetch the yams after tending to his cows two miles away.
However, relatives mounted a search after he failed to return home and they eventually found him dead yesterday morning. The left side of his head had been bashed in and he had a gunshot wound to his chest.
Ali's death shocked the village and when Guardian Media visited yesterday many people were gathered at the family home offering condolences.
His sister Sharfeea said her brother was hard-working and looked after 13 cows in the nearby lagoon in addition to doing construction work. She said he was well-known in the village as a disciplined and likeable person.
Police said around 7.30 am yesterday, Ali's younger brother Ashmeed reported his death at the Sangre Grande Police Station. Ashmeed told the officers family and friends started a search after his father said he had not seen him since Wednesday. Ali was found by one of his relatives along a track in a forested area off Barker Trace.
A party of officers led by ASP Gabriel Joseph, Sgt Keith Castro Leon and officers from Arouca Homicide Bureau Region II were later taken to the scene by Ali's relatives. Officers said they believe Ali was beaten and then shot by his attacker/s.
District Medical Officer Dr Nzedinma viewed the body and ordered its removal to Forensic Science Centre, St James, for an autopsy.
PC Lopez of Arouca Homicide Bureau Region II is continuing investigation.
And finally, police have not yet identified the bodies of two people found in a forested area in Guapo on Wednesday evening.
According to police, around 4.30 pm on Wednesday, PC Williams and WPC Jameson were on patrol in the Guapo area when a resident alerted them that two bodies were seen off Lime Field Road in Cochrane Village.
The resident took the officers about a mile into a forested area where the badly decomposed bodies were found. Both bodies were decapitated.
There were reports on social media yesterday which identified the two victims as an 18-year-old woman and a 32-year-old man who were said to have been reported missing several days ago.
But yesterday police said the gender of the victims could not be determined due to the state of decomposition.
Police said while going to the scene they found a man with a shotgun and ammunition and he was arrested. However, they have not yet linked the man to the discovery of the bodies.
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Most of the DISCOMs are facing financial challenge and running in losses. Since DISCOMs are the major buyers of solar grid connected energy they were not motivated to promote solar energy. However now with the launch of UDAY and amendments to the National Power Tariff policy, there will be a big relief to DISCOMs .This will accelerate promotion of grid connected solar energy and in turn will raise demand of power equipments and technologies.
India has embarked on a solar revolution with plans to set up 100 GW of solar capacity by 2022. What all opportunities does it open for Su-Kam with respect to power and solar solutions?
This is a very exciting time for solar energy market in India. Our honorable Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi has given a task of installing 100 GW grid solar PV systems by 2022. So far India has completed 5 GW. This means there is a huge opportunity for installing 95 GW solar PV in a couple of years. Su-Kam being one of the leading players in solar energy sector is participating in a big way in this dream project of our honorable prime minister. We have a complete basket of solar solutions ranging from few Watts of solar systems up to large MW power plants. Su-Kam has the advantage of having in-house facilities right from Designing to manufacturing, selling, installation and after sale support. Ours is a true "Make in India" company not only now but since 1988. Being the most experienced player in the field of power back up and solar we are offering latest technology and innovative products in the market which are very cost effective , user friendly and customized to the needs of customers. We are offering Grid tie and off grid inverters, Hybrid power conditioning units, MPPT and PWM Solar Charge Controllers, Solar Batteries, Solar Panel and complete solar packages. To mention a few prestigious and innovative solar projects which we have done in the recent past includes : Installation of DC technology solar home systems in 40000 rural houses in Uttar Pradesh, 1 MW grid tie system in Punjab Engineering College, Centralized solar street lights in Tamil Nadu, Delhi Metro stations in Gurgaon and Delhi and many more.
Please throw light on the market for solar inverters in India in residential, industrial, commercial and utility segments.
Ministry of New and Renewal Energy has bifurcated the task of installing 100 GW by 2022. 40 GW solar PV installations will be done on roof top and 60 GW of solar PV installations will be ground mounted. This indicates that there is a huge opportunity for manufacturing and selling solar inverters in the Indian market. However the key differentiators among competitors would be using latest technology and after sale service support to customers. We have with us entire range of smart inverters that have 4th generation microprocessor & technology and remote data access facility using wi-fi or Sim card and other modes of network connectivity. We have developed mobile phone based applications through which our inverter performance can be seen on the mobile phone and even users can do preference settings from mobile phone itself. We have recently launched world's first touch screen based solar PCU. Here users can see all performance parameters like solar energy generation of solar plant on the touch screen itself and set all features as per the requirement by the press touch of the screen. To sum up, there is a big market for solar inverters and good time for experienced players like us to manufacture and sell smart inverters.
Inverter and UPS segment is a highly competitive domain with the market flooded with various international and domestic players. How do domestic manufacturers like Su-Kam maintain their foothold and ensure business sustainability?
As I have already said, this is a very exciting time for solar and UPS industries and there are many players, small and big, national and international. However to be competitive in the market one should have strong R&D, manufacturing, sales and service in addition to a lot of experience and strong Brand Name. Today Su-Kam is the most respected name in the field of power back up and solar solution not only in India but across the globe. Our R&D unit is recognised by the Ministry of Science and technology. We have filed more than 100 patents. We have strong sales and service network in India and across 90 countries. We have been doing continuous innovations in technology and offering customised products and solutions to customers. I would like to proudly mention here that we are the first and only company in India to get 4 Star rating for one of our premium range of inverters by Bureau of Energy Efficiency. Innovation and technology has been and will be our key enabler in our business growth.
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Q: Remove elements from tuple array that have same value in first index position of each element Lets say I have a list:
t = [('a', 1), ('a', 6), ('b', 2), ('c', 3),  ('c', 5), ('d', 4)]

There are two tuples with 'a' as the first element, and two tuples with 'c' as the first element. I want to only keep the first instance of each, so I end up with:
t = [('a', 1), ('b', 2), ('c', 3), ('d', 4)]

How can I achieve that?

A: You can use a dictionary to help you filter the duplicate keys:
>>> t = [('a', 1), ('a', 6), ('b', 2), ('c', 3),  ('c', 5), ('d', 4)]
>>> d = {}
>>> for x, y in t:
...     if x not in d:
...             d[x] = y
...
>>> d
{'a': 1, 'b': 2, 'c': 3, 'd': 4}
>>> t = list(d.items())
>>> t
[('a', 1), ('b', 2), ('c', 3), ('d', 4)]

A: @MrGeek's answer is good, but if you do not want to use a dictionary, you could do something simply like this:
>>> t = [('a', 1), ('a', 6), ('b', 2), ('c', 3),  ('c', 5), ('d', 4)]
>>> already_seen = []
>>> for e in t:
...     if e[0] not in already_seen:
...         already_seen.append(e[0])
...     else:
...         t.remove(e)
...
>>> t
[('a', 1), ('b', 2), ('c', 3), ('d', 4)]

A: @gold_cy's Comment is the easiest way:
You can use itertools.groupby in order to group your data. We use key param to group by the first element of each tuple.
import itertools as it

t = [list(my_iterator)[0] for g, my_iterator in it.groupby(t, key=lambda x: x[0])]

Output:
[('a', 1), ('b', 2), ('c', 3), ('d', 4)]


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The Burtons' St Leonards Society
Friends of Edith
Hastings and St Leonards Save Our Heritage Group
Hastings Urban Design Group
Hastings Local History Group
Love Hastings
Old Hastings Preservation Society
Bohemia Walled Garden Association
West Hill (Hastings) Local Heritage and Community Festival Project
Heritage Information
Conservation Areas Since 1967
Hastings Borough Council Draft Heritage Plan 2017
Hastings Town Centre Heritage Walk
Hastings Hideosities
Further Notes from Chris Lewcock on St Leonard's Parish Church
St Leonards Church and Undercliff: Preliminary Thoughts
The working assumption of this report is to consider St Leonards Church in the context of the wider townscape. See attached birds' eye view and aerial shot – in the .pdf below
Further consideration may nevertheless demonstrate that this is over-ambitious or unnecessary and that it will be more appropriate to deal separately with each issue in the area.
There are three urgent issues which need to be addressed. The stability and future of the Church itself. The stability of the land underlying the footpath. The possible risks to Victoria Court. No action is not an option.
There are other important issues which require attention in the immediate vicinity and seriously detract from the amenities of local residents, the Conservation Area and the wider Town. The neglected wildlife site (H7) and the slope below the cemetery; the incomplete Undercliff housing development; the poor appearance of the Church "forecourt" and the car park on the seafront; the shortage of community facilities in the area.
At first sight there are significant opportunities in the area. The Church has a maritime theme and (an) appropriate use(s) could build on this to enhance the cultural and tourism "offer" of the Town. The existing role of the Church as a visual and physical focal point for the Conservation Area could be enhanced with improved links across the A259 – see the Council's Seafront Strategy. The Church could be in part or whole put to community use. The Church might be converted or partly redeveloped to provide housing. Improvements to the land on either side of the Church would enhance the Conservation Area and add cultural and tourism interest e.g. by improving access to Burtons' cemetery. This is not a comprehensive list and should be refined as engagement with interested parties and research is carried out. Clear options would need to be developed and choices made!
Possible Objectives (in no particular priority order)
1. To secure a future for the church building in whole or part;
2. To secure the future of the footpath;
3. To stabilise the land;
4. To secure the wildlife interests (if any) on the land;
5. To remove/deal with the eyesore of the incomplete Undercliff development;
6. To enhance the visual appearance of the church "forecourt";
7. To upgrade the quality of the sloping land to east and west of the church;
8. To enhance the visual and physical relationship between the church and the seafront;
9. To enhance the appearance of the seafront car park.
There are seven groups of key players (the list is not necessarily complete and may overlap e.g. a funding Foundation may wish/need to take ownership of the church building):
• Those with direct "ownership": The Church authorities – the Diocese, the Parish and the parishioners, the Borough Council, the Foreshore Trust, the County Council – the highway, the owners of the Undercliff site and their insurers, the electricity company and other utility providers;
• Those with statutory controls/responsibilities: the Borough Council – Local Plan, Local Development Management Plan, Conservation Area and listed buildings, Building Regulations, the Health and Safety Executive, Environment Agency (?), the County Council ref. the footpath, residual responsibilities of the Diocese (?), others;
• Those with advisory responsibilities: the Borough Council – the Museum, tourism, promotion etc., the County Council – archaeology, etc., English Nature, Historic England, etc. etc.;
• Local residents, in particular immediate neighbours but a wider community including former parishioners, West Hill Road Residents, Boscobel Road Residents, others?;
• Amenity groups: including Burtons' St Leonards Society, East Sussex Wildlife Trust, the 20th Century Society, Redundant Churches Group, Coastal Users Group, HUB, Ramblers Association, etc. etc
• Potential users/developers of the buildings and land. Work will be needed to explore these, might include e.g. Optivo and Homes England ref flats or the Shipwreck Museum and the Science Museum etc. BUT may be many other possibilities which need to be considered in a systematic and disciplined professional manner. Keeping our ears open and getting early advice from e.g. the Redundant Churches Group, English Heritage, 20th Century Society will be vital;
• Potential funding agencies. Rather similar. HVA and ESCC can give advice on (in particular) local funding opportunities and these should be straightforward to tap e.g. to put together a workshop or a dossier of presentational materials for larger bids. However, larger scale endeavours will need to be identified and approached in a systematic and disciplined professional manner based on expert advice e.g. Association of Charitable Foundations: https://www.acf.org.uk/downloads/publications/ACF147_Foundation_Giving_Trends_2018_For_web_spreads.pdf
A Strategic Approach: Phase 1
Work towards creating two things:
• a polished dossier/portfolio of options for the area for use in making initial approaches to potential larger funding/development agencies (actual funding bids would of course need to adapt to the Institutions' own requirements);
• a legal basis and structure for a Community Interest Company to take forward solid project proposals.
To reach these:
1. Seek (and take?) advice from experienced groups such as Locality, Redundant Churches Group, Heritage Lottery fund etc. Tap ESCC and HBC advice.
2. Further develop background info. Already got a great deal, especially on the ground conditions and history of the sites. Pull together and make accessible – accessible paper version in South Lodge plus via B St L's website initially? Needs funding (Foreshore Trust/Locality?) for collation and presentation and someone to do the graft (part-time contract if funding found – c.f. work of the White Rock group with part-time? Needs supervision/management, from Museum?).
3. In parallel. HUDG (?) to lead a walkabout and hold a preliminary charrette mainly for amenity groups and local residents to (1) clarify locally perceived needs/issues and (2) to provide preliminary sketch ideas to illustrate dossier. Needs funds for venue, materials, publicity (RIBA?).
4. In parallel. Key owners and statutory agencies to be invited to meet together round table to tease out their key objectives and concerns and get them on board.
5. To build up knowledge and perhaps some preliminary soundings of possible users/developers and possible major funding institutions.
6. Feed the above into a public exhibition and a mini-conference (not sure about workshop) to bring all this material together and agree objectives of a CIC.
slideshow for presentation
For some more comments on the geotechnical issues of the stabilisation of the area and some costs please see page 5 of the Burtons' St Leonards Spring 2019 Newsletter
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