Hardly a week goes by that we don't post a project where at least one commenter will lament that the hacker could have just used a 555. [Peter Monta] clearly gets that point of view. For a 555 design contest, he created both digital logic gates and an op amp, all using 555 chips. We can't quite imagine the post apocalyptic world where the only surviving electronic components are 555 chips, but if that day were to come, [Peter] is your guy.
Using the internal structure of the 555, [Peter] formed a basic logic gate, an inverter, latches, and more. He also composed things like counters and seven-segment decoders. He had a very simple 4-bit CPU design in Verilog that he was going to attempt until he realized it would map into almost 400 chips (half of that if you'd use a dual 555, but still). If you built this successfully, we would probably post it, by the way. You can see a video of the digital logic counter, below.
The op amp, however, is a bit trickier. Each input (+ and -) have their own 555 chip. Another 555 generates a ramp, so essentially the input voltage converts to a time-based PWM signal. Some logic gates made using the 555 techniques and a pair of diodes generate pulses proportional to the difference between the signal. Finally, a capacitor integrates the output back to a voltage. If you lost count, that's ten 555 chips to make a single op amp!
To test things out, [Peter] wired the circuit up as an inverting 10X amplifier. It worked but suffered from a few issues like noise in the output due to PWM artifacts and difficulty responding to square waves. Still, considering this is done with 555s, you have to cut some slack.
Practical? No, of course not. But it is interesting to see someone think out of the box and then try to imagine what you could do to bend a device to your will, just for the practice.
Commenters will no doubt enjoy pointing out that the logic could be done with an Arduino and there are plenty of op amp devices you can buy for next to nothing, many of which have multiple devices per package. But that really isn't the point.
The last time we confused commenters, we saw a mix of 555 and an Arduino on the same circuit. As long as you are being impractical, you might as well go big. We thought about replicating the op amp using these giant discrete 555 "chips".
Sheesh, so much commenter hate.
These projects are always a neat exercise in proving that things really do map out from concept to actual working model.
400 chips? That's NOTHING in the world of "I can make a computer out of these" projects.
But it's got me thinking now: with the post-apocalyptic world in mind, a few articles here have showed how to make logic gates out of ferrite toroids. So now I'm wondering if powdered iron toroids would work, and if these could be made from JB Weld, or just iron filings and epoxy… Now THAT would be a pointless CPU project.
Not Mad Max enough, you need to make a set of 7400 chips out of soft iron nails wrapped with salvaged speaker wire and pounded into two by four's and cupric oxide Diy diodes.
Echo_Hotel: well, yeah, if I was making a movie.
That diode is pretty sweet. Next step: point-contact transistors done that way.
Would that be how a chopper amp works?
Am I the only one who read the title as "You Know What You Can Do With That 555"?
Nope. Read the same thing. Lol. Good thing you said something.
Doesn't the 555 itself contain op amps? Using it to build them seems… weird, like using a CPU as a transistor or building an oscillator using quartz wristwatches.
Yes, let's make a 555 out for the newly create opamp just like recursive russian dolls!
It contains comparators that are wired permanently to a latch. You can't use their output directly.
might do to stack up on 556 chips, if you are going to be using a bunch of them on one board.
It'd be nice if the music from the radio wasn't competing with the music in the clip.
What if I want to generate a 100khz carrier, it would waste so many cycles.
It realy doesn't matter if he is waisting recources. The knowledge he gets from this builds, he will never forget, true is.
Do you know you can do that with transistors ?
Nah, he could have done that with with an Arduino.
NOW you're talking. An Arduino can not only emulate any logic primitive, but by use of the analog inputs and PWM outputs, can emulate op-amps as well.
Quick! Somebody get 400 arduinos, set them up to emulate 555s, and build that 4-bit CPU they mentioned out of them.
Where is timer head when you need him?
Nice, but do you know you can do that with discrete components ?
Huh, neat. I do have a huge tube of 555s lying around that I was wondering what to do with.
What if there is a nuclear conflagration in asia sparking to the middle-east and the only fab left is a small one in the west for coarse precision 555's?
Would be interesting to see the new iphone made from 555's.
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"Want To Make India Monochrome": Opposition's Attack As Amol Palekar Calls Out Censorship
The whole episode hasn't gone unnoticed and triggered angry reactions from activists as well as the opposition
All India | Edited by Nidhi Sethi | Updated: February 10, 2019 21:59 IST
Amol Palekar was invited to speak at the inauguration of an exhibition of the works of Prabhakar Barwe.
Amol Palekar said he was "censored" at the inauguration of an exhibition
Organisers said they didn't intend to curb his freedom of speech
Government can't handle criticism, Congress spokesperson said
Freedom of speech or the right to communicate without any fear of censorship was once again brought under the spotlight after noted Hindi and Marathi actor-filmmaker Amol Palekar was repeatedly interrupted and "requested" to stick to the topic at an art event in Mumbai. The organisers, however, said that they didn't intend to curb his freedom of speech and they only wanted the focus to stay on the artist.
An upset Mr Palekar addressed the media today along with his wife Sandhya Gokhale who he said was witness to the "censorship" he faced on Friday.
The actor, who is also a painter, was invited to speak at the inauguration of an exhibition of the works of renowned artist Prabhakar Barwe.
While appreciating the efforts that went into putting together Prabhakar Barve's retrospective for the first time since his death almost 24 years ago, and thanking the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) in Mumbai for organising the exhibition, Mr Palekar began to criticise the Ministry of Culture for reportedly scrapping the advisory committees at the gallery's Mumbai and Bengaluru centres.
"Many of you may not know that this retrospective will be the last show that is decided by the advisory committee of local artists and not by some bureaucrat or an agent of the government with an agenda of either moral policing or proliferation of certain art commensurate with an ideological incline," he said.
As of November 13, 2018, the artistes' advisory committees operating at both regional centers i.e. at Mumbai and Bangalore have been abolished, is what I have learnt, the actor-filmmaker said while referring to reports and added that he was trying to verify the hearsay.
At this point, a gallery member interrupted him, requesting that Amol Palekar only talk about the artist.
"The curator of the exhibition, Jesal Thacker, asked me to stick to talking about Barwe and not digress from the theme. It isn't that I wasn't speaking about Barwe," Mr Palekar said today.
As interruptions persisted, Mr Palekar refused to stop and referred to an incident when writer Nayantara Sahgal was invited to speak at a literary meet in Yavatmal, but the invitation was withdrawn by the organisers who said they wished to "avoid any untoward incident and in view of the controversy that has cropped up against her name".
"Are we creating the same situation here? You are asking me not to speak? I will not speak. I asked them 'are you censoring my speech'," Mr Palekar said.
But I respected her (the curator's) position and concluded, Mr Palekar said.
Ms Gokhale said that they had a mobile phone and they could record it otherwise there would have been no record of this.
Suhas Bahulkar, the organiser, said that the crowd had come for the artist and not for such sensational issues. "I thought that the focus shouldn't shift to something else. That was my honest intention," he said.
The curator agreed and said, "The evening was dedicated to the artist and we had invited Mr Palekar to talk about him and that was it."
The whole episode hasn't gone unnoticed and triggered angry reactions from activists as well as the opposition.
Maharashtra Congress spokesperson Sachin Sawant said this was not an isolated incident and that it was being "deliberately" done for last five years. He likened the interruptions to other alleged attacks by right-wing organisations on artists and thinkers who have criticised the BJP-led government.
"This government can't handle any criticism from various sectors of society. In the last five years, their priority has been towards suppressing the dissent and threatening those who follow a different school of thought," Mr Sawant told news agency PTI.
This is so shocking, veteran actor Amol Palekar being disrupted, not allowed to speak. Veteran actor Palekar retorted: "Are you trying to stop me from speaking and applying censorship on my speech?" pic.twitter.com/m5IxmRr8In
- MumbaiCongress (@INCMumbai) February 9, 2019
The Aam Aadmi Party's Alka Lamba said shame on those who insulted a respected speaker.
Shame on these two ladies ....
This is an insult of the Guest.
Duty Karo Chamchagiri Nahi.
Feeling bad for Veteran Respected #AmolPalekar Ji.
Hight of #intolerance@MinOfCultureGoIhttps://t.co/J0KHW05EaB
- Alka Lamba (@LambaAlka) February 9, 2019
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP of trying to "make India colourless".
Why does the BJP want to police people's thoughts and opinions and control what they eat, wear, say and do?
They want to make India monochrome and colorless. Telling Mr. Palekar to stop speaking shows the nervousness of the govt.
Lets say #NeverAgain to #GolmaalBJPpic.twitter.com/JKEB7lSZqi
- Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) February 10, 2019
This behaviour is undemocratic and highly condemnable, said CPI(M)'s Sitaram Yechury. "The whole essence of our democracy, our constitutional rights, is the freedom to criticise the government and its leaders. No one is above criticism. This behaviour with Amol Palekar is undemocratic and highly condemnable," he tweeted.
Industrialist Anand Mahindra also tweeted, "However inappropriate Palekar's comments were for the occasion, he wasn't a heckler, he was an invited speaker. The best way to prevent a controversy is for the Ministry of Culture to clarify that it welcomes constructive criticism and that Indian Culture celebrates free speech."
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Review – Secret Lessons With the Rake by Julia Justiss
Pursuing a role in Parliament, Christopher Lattimar needs a virtuous marriage to make society overlook his roguish past. When beautiful and disarming Ellie Parmenter offers to reform and refine him, he's too tempted to say no.
Once a courtesan, Ellie knows a thing or two about polishing a diamond in the rough. She has no designs on Christopher—or any man in search of a wife—but their best-laid plans begin to tumble once lessons in respectability turn to seduction…
Click on title for Amazon buy link: Secret Lessons with the Rake (Hadley's Hellions)
I received a complimentary copy of this book.
Tess Wanstead was raised to be a lady, but at age sixteen, her father literally sold her to an older man, Summerville, to pay off his debts. She was removed to town, and set up in a house, where she became his mistress for almost a decade. In order not to bring shame to her family, she became "Ellie Parmenter," and Tess no longer existed. During this bleak time in her life, one of the few bright spots was her friendship with Lady Vraux, and her son, Christopher Lattimar. Though Lady Vraux is married, she is notorious for her scandalous affairs, and for having born children whose fathers are not her husband. Christopher has lived on the fringes of society, and has spent his time in his mother's world, dallying with mistresses and courtesans, rather than respectable debutantes. He has been a close friend to Ellie for years, and has secretly desired her.
Now Christopher seeks to become influential in Parliament, and has decided that he must seek a respectable wife, one whose social position will benefit his political goals. This means also that he needs to learn how to act properly and court a lady. When Summerville dies, Ellie is finally free. He was generous enough to leave her a home and a small income, which she intends to use to set up a school for young girls who were forced into prostitution, or those who simply want to leave that life. Ellie, herself, has no intention of ever being a man's mistress again. Christopher knows that Ellie was raised a lady, and asks for her help in "tutoring" him on how to act as he eases into proper society. Ellie agrees to help, knowing that Christopher's marriage will take him out of her life. Though Ellie has never experienced true physical pleasure with Summerville, she feels desire for Christopher, as well as deep friendship.
As Christopher and Ellie spend more time together, their bond, their affection, and their attraction grows. It's a bittersweet time for both, as Christopher wants to change the direction of his life, while not disrespecting Ellie's wish to never be a mistress again. At the same time, Ellie doesn't want to jeopardize Christopher's plans, yet she longs to experience the fulfillment she's sure she'd find in his arms. Eventually their passion wins out and they become lovers. Now, how can Christopher possibly marry a society lady when he's finally found the woman who is perfect for him in every way? Every way, but one…
I admit to being a little nervous about reading this book when I learned it was the story of a courtesan, as that's not a subject I'm fond of. But Ellie did not choose this life, she was forced and blackmailed into it by her loser of a father. Ellie gave up her own future to protect her younger sister and her mother, which makes her a victim, who became a hero. As soon as she was able, she left the life, vowing never to live that way again. I have only admiration for her strength of character, and her ability to not become jaded and unable to care. I found Christopher's lack of judgment amazing. I loved that he admitted his feelings for Ellie, and he never looked down on her, or his mother, either. I think that SECRET LESSONS WITH THE RAKE showcases two outstanding people who were able to overcome obstacles that were not of their making, determine what is important in life, and to make their own happiness.
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carolcork says:
What a lovely review, Rose. This is certainly a book I would like to read.
Thank you for those kind words, Carol. It was difficult to read about the horrible life Ellie was forced to lead, yet it was inspiring to see her strength, and Christopher's character.


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The Bucket of Delicates and Fake Icelandic Yogurt | Dirty Boxers Show | Episode 887
Today, Leigh and Tory are joined by Callum, Kelli & Matt to discuss Callum's delicates bucket. It soon comes to light that Callum is actually a VERY BAD student, and is not doing anything right. But we do learn much about his University in Leeds Luton, including his latest alcoholic exploits.
Leigh has not been feeling well – but doesn't like the lack of health & safety warnings from the local community: "Oh, there's a lot of that going about". Icelandic Skyr yogurt is a lie. Newcastle Ale is a lie. Guinness is a lie too. Chicken: Breast or Leg? America is foolish when it comes to counting…
Check out the Dirty Boxers Forums to submit news for the show, as well as flirt outrageously! Registered Sex Offender Sues Halloween Safety Program. "Operation Boo," a yearly program run by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to to protect children from predators during Halloween, is scheduled to go into in full effect later this month, but an attorney and activist wants to change that.
Matt has big tits
Kelli has changed her hair colour – and Leigh notices, but fails!
Matt's back door is broken
Awkward text messages from Jolene
Germans are buggered
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Red Robin Burger Chain launch 3540 calories Burger | Dirty Boxers Saturday 001
It be Saturday… WHAT????
Loaded with coffee and stories from around the world, Big Voice Jay and Tory get together for the first of five Saturday editions of Dirty Boxers. Along the way, Marty makes an appearance and proceeds to comment on things. Leigh makes an appearance in the second hour during talk of toilet selfies.
Emory University Hospital is expected to receive a patient infected with the deadly Ebola virus within the next several days, the university announced Thursday.
Maybe the name "monster" should be a clue. If not, the nutrition watchdogs at the Center for Science in the Public Interest have news for you: A "Monster" double burger, served with "bottomless" fries and a "Monster" milkshake at the Red Robin burger chain, is not very good for you at all.
A Kentucky teen sustained serious burns after trying to imitate the so-called "Fire Challenge." The online stunt involves pouring alcohol on your body and lighting yourself on fire. A boy in the Houston area was recently injured while trying the stunt.
Stephen A. Smith, who foolishly suggested that women may play a role in provoking illegal violence from the men in their lives and then doubled down on Twitter before finally apologizing via teleprompter, has been suspended for a week by ESPN.
Dozens of federal employees at an obscure agency that handles appeals of patent applications went years with so little work to do that they collected salaries — and even bonuses — while they surfed the Internet, did laundry, exercised and watched television, an investigation has found.
A huge water main break has left much of Sunset Boulevard and the UCLA campus under water. Water was gushing up to 30 feet into the air and some locals were trying to boogie board in the water (California, man). One brave man called in ABC 7 in Los Angeles and pretended to be a Department of Public Works employee named Louis Slungpue. Louis Slungpue's working theory for the cause is "either a cherry bomb or someone took a massive dump."
British Designer Gigi Barker makes chair out of "flesh"? If you're missing that human touch (maybe your guy's out of town for a while), then this might just be the furniture for you. Because sitting on one of these chairs is just like perching yourself atop a real mound of human flesh apparently. Cosy.
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Thomas Santos Christensen (* 10. Oktober 1998) ist ein dänischer Fußballspieler. Er steht beim AC Horsens unter Vertrag.

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Thomas Santos spielte als Jugendlicher bei Silkeborg IF und absolvierte im Juni 2017 ein Probetraining beim Zweitligisten Skive IK, wo er dann einen Vertrag mit einer Laufzeit von einem halben Jahr unterschrieb. Sein Pflichtspieldebüt folgte am 9. August 2017 beim 4:0-Sieg in der ersten Runde im dänischen Pokal beim Amateurverein Vejlby-Risskov IK. Im Ligaalltag lief es für Santos zunächst holprig, dennoch wurde sein Vertrag um ein weiteres halbes Jahr verlängert. Erst in der Rückrunde kam er regelmäßiger zum Einsatz und für Skive IK endete die Saison mit dem zwölften Tabellenplatz, der gleichbedeutend mit dem Abstieg in die dritte Liga war. Trotz des Zweitligaabstieges blieb der Offensivspieler dem Verein treu und verlängerte seinen Vertrag. In der dänischen Drittklassigkeit schoss Thomas Santos in 20 Partien in der Hauptrunde vier Tore und qualifizierte sich mit Skive IK für die Aufstiegsrunde, in der sich der Verein als Meister den direkten Wiederaufstieg sicherte. Nach der Rückkehr in die dänische Zweitklassigkeit kam er ebenfalls regelmäßig zum Einsatz, ehe ihm in seiner vierten und letzten Saison in Skive der Durchbruch gelang, als er zumeist als linker Außenstürmer gesetzt war – vereinzelt wurde er als zentraler Mittelfeldspieler oder, wie in der Relegationsrunde, als linker Außenstürmer eingesetzt – und in 20 Partien in der regulären Saison vier Tore erzielte. In der Relegationsrunde kam Santos ebenfalls regelmäßig zum Einsatz und belegte mit Skive IK den fünften Platz.

Zur Saison 2021/22 wechselte er innerhalb der zweiten Liga zum Erstligaabsteiger AC Horsens, wo er einen Dreijahresvertrag unterschrieb.

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For the past twenty-five years, Robert Ebendorf has been re-purposing existing materials by devising ingenious uses for the discarded and discovering ways to make the used into the new. Known for contemporary jewelry that includes everything from buttons to crab claws, he continues in his investigations into "representations."
Ebendorf's conceptual approach to jewelry questions the nature of adornment itself and explores alternative materials and ideas about the preciousness of jewelry. The creativity of his jewelry lies not only in the intellectual repositioning of familiar objects, but more in the physical transformations of materials that astonish the viewer. It is exactly this sense of astonishment that gives his pieces their value. The profound incongruity between what his pieces are made from, and what they become in his hands, engages the imagination.
Ebendorf's objects are not simply about refashioning the mundane, they elevate the value of what might otherwise be thrown away or overlooked. By reassessing the meaning of the artifacts of daily life, his pieces often reverse the idea of what is precious. If the purpose of art is to locate and reaffirm values in our world, then this work is a most relevant mode of contemporary expression.
Ebendorf was born in 1938 in Topeka, KS. He received his BFA in 1960 and his MFA in 1962, both from the University of Kansas, Lawrence. Following graduation, he received a Fulbright Fellowship to study at the State School of Applied Arts and Crafts in Norway. He has taught at the University of Georgia (1967- 71) and State University of New York at New Paltz (1971-88).
Ebendorf received the Louis Comfort Tiffany Grant in 1966/67. In 1995, he was awarded the American Craft Council Fellowship for his achievement in craft and commitment to the craft movement. He is a co-founder and past president of the Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG).
He is represented in many worldwide collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, The Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, The Mint Museum of Craft Design in Charlotte, NC, Le Musee des Arts Decoratifs de Montreal, National Museum of Wales and The Schmuck Museum in Pforzheim, to name a few.
Current exhibitions include "Jewelry of Robert Ebendorf, A Retrospective of Forty Years," held at the Racine Art Museum in Wisconsin. He serves as the Belk Distinguished Professor in the Arts at the East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. While living in North Carolina, he received the 2010 North Carolina Governor's Award in the Arts. Ebendorf was recently invited by the Smithsonian Institution to participate in its Archives of American Art Oral History Program.
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How Much Is My Personal Injury Case Worth?
By: On Behalf of the Firm June 17, 2020
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Anyone who has been injured as a result of another party's negligence has the right to file a personal injury claim against the at-fault party to recover compensation. If you've been injured, it's in your best interest to take legal action with the help of a Tampa personal injury attorney right away. But first, you may be wondering how much your case is worth. Here's what you need to know about calculating the value of your case:
What Factors Will Affect the Value of Your Case?
Every personal injury case is unique, which is why it is difficult to determine how much your claim is worth without speaking to an attorney.
But in general, a number of factors can affect the value of your case, including:
Your role in the accident
Type and severity of your injuries
Long-term consequences of your injuries
Length of your recovery
How the injuries affected your ability to work
These are some of the many factors that must be taken into consideration when calculating the value of your claim.
What Types of Compensation Are You Entitled to For Your Injuries?
The three main categories of compensation that are awarded to victims in personal injury cases are:
Special Damages
What Are Special Damages?
Special damages are awarded to compensate victims for monetary losses they have suffered and expenses they have incurred as a result of their injuries.
Some of the most common types of special damages include:
Medical expenses, including bills for hospital stays, physical therapy, prescription medication, rehabilitation, doctor's visits, lab work, and more.
Estimated cost of future medical expenses
Estimated loss of future earnings
Any other out-of-pocket expenses or monetary losses related to your injury
Special damages can vary significantly on a case-by-case basis. There is no limit on the amount of compensation you may be awarded to cover these losses and expenses. But you will need to be able to provide proof of these losses and expenses in the form of pay stubs, medical bills, receipts, and other types of evidence.
What Are General Damages?
Unlike special damages, general damages are awarded to compensate victims for non-monetary losses they have suffered as a result of their injuries. Some examples of non-monetary losses include:
Loss of consortium
Loss of companionship
There is no limit on the amount of compensation you may be awarded to cover these non-monetary losses. You cannot provide proof in the form of a receipt or invoice for non-monetary losses. But your attorney can help you calculate the value of these losses and provide proof of their existence.
What Are Punitive Damages?
Both special and general damages are awarded to compensate victims for specific losses and/or expenses. But punitive damages are not awarded to compensate the victim. Instead, these damages are awarded to punish the at-fault party for their negligent conduct.
Punitive damages are not awarded in all personal injury cases. In fact, they are rarely awarded. The court will only award punitive damages when the victim is able to prove that the defendant is guilty of intentional misconduct or gross negligence. In other words, the victim must show that the defendant either intentionally caused them harm or acted with a complete disregard or indifference to the victim's life.
If the defendant intentionally harmed the victim, there is no limit on the amount of punitive damages that may be awarded to the victim. But there is a limit in other cases. If the defendant's negligence was motivated by financial gain, the cap on punitive damages is either $2 million or four times the amount of special and general damages awarded to the victim, whichever is greater. In all other cases, punitive damages are capped at $500,000 or three times the amount of special and general damages awarded to the victim, whichever is greater.
How Will Comparative Negligence Laws Affect the Value of Your Personal Injury Case?
Florida's pure comparative negligence laws could impact how much your personal injury case is worth. Under these laws, the amount of compensation you are awarded for your injuries will depend on how you contributed to the cause of the accident. Pure comparative negligence laws allow victims to recover compensation for their injuries even if they are partly at fault. But the amount of compensation victims are able to recover will be reduced by their fault percentage.
For example, say you are injured in a slip and fall accident and suffer $100,000 in damages. The court finds that the property owner was 70% at fault and you were 30% at fault for the accident. You would typically be entitled to $100,000 in compensation for your injuries. But because you were partially to blame, the court will reduce your compensation to account for the role you played in the accident. This means your compensation will be reduced by 30% to $70,000.
So, although you can still recover compensation if you were partly to blame, you will not be able to recover the full amount. If you are found partially liable in your case, this could impact the value of your claim.
Discuss Your Case With Our Personal Injury Attorneys Today
If you have been injured in an accident caused by another party's negligence, the law gives you the right to recover compensation for your injuries. But you shouldn't face the challenging process of filing a personal injury claim on your own. Instead, turn to the aggressive personal injury attorneys at Carlson Meissner Hart & Hayslett for help.
Our team has successfully recovered over $115 million in compensation for our clients. With over 125 years of combined legal experience, we know what it takes to obtain the maximum compensation available for the injured. Contact us today to discuss your case and learn more about your legal options.
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I need at least two developer work on this project parallaly .


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Q: STL algorithm to get a per-vector-component min/max I have a std::vector<vec3> points where vec3 has float x, y, z.
I want to find the min/max bounds of all the points. I.e. the min and max of all vec3::x, vec3::y, vec3::z separately in the vector of points.
I see that STL has std::minmax_element() which is almost what I want, but it assumes there is a min/max of the whole element.
I've found STL std::reduce() which can do min/max individually with a custom BinaryOp reduce function. The below code gives an example.
Unlike minmax_element(), reduce() needs two passes over the data. Is there an STL way to do it in one?
Yes, the right answer is to just write a simple loop myself, but I'm curious what STL has.
struct vec3 { float x, y, z; };

vec3 min(const vec3& a, const vec3& b)
{
    return vec3{
        min(a.x, b.x),
        min(a.y, b.y),
        min(a.z, b.z)
        };
}

vec3 max(const vec3& a, const vec3& b)
{
    return vec3{
        max(a.x, b.x),
        max(a.y, b.y),
        max(a.z, b.z)
        };
}

std::pair<vec3, vec3> minmax_elements(const std::vector<vec3>& points)
{
    vec3 vmin = std::reduce<std::vector<vec3>::const_iterator, vec3, vec3(const vec3&, const vec3&)>(
        points.cbegin(), points.cend(), points.front(), min);
    vec3 vmax = std::reduce<std::vector<vec3>::const_iterator, vec3, vec3(const vec3&, const vec3&)>(
        points.cbegin(), points.cend(), points.front(), max);
    return {vmin, vmax};
}

Side question: I had to give std::reduce explicit template parameters. Why can't the compiler deduce BinaryOp, the function type for min/max.

A: Of course you can use a lambda with std::reduce on a std::pair<vec3, vec3> collext both min and max at the same time.
std::pair<vec3, vec3> minmax_elements(const std::vector<vec3>& points)
{
    assert(!points.empty());
    return std::reduce(points.cbegin(), points.cend(), std::make_pair(points.front(), points.front()),
        [](std::pair<vec3, vec3> const& current, vec3 const& v2)
        {
            return std::make_pair(min(current.first, v2), max(current.second, v2));
        });
}

However ask yourself, brevity is really worth it. Personally I consider the following approach easier to understand and would prefer this implementation.
std::pair<vec3, vec3> minmax_elements(const std::vector<vec3>& points)
{
    assert(!points.empty());
    std::pair<vec3, vec3> result(points.front(), points.front());

    for (auto iter = points.begin() + 1; iter != points.end(); ++iter)
    {
        result.first = min(result.first, *iter);
        result.second = max(result.second, *iter);
    }
    return result;
}

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In parallel with the exhibition "The Lost World of Old Europe. The Danube Valley, 5000-3500 BC", the Museum of Cycladic Art, in collaboration with the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Tourism – General Directorate of Antiquities and Cultural Heritage, is organizing a small presentation of characteristic artifacts from Greek Neolithic sites of the 5th and 4th millennium BC for comparative reasons.
This presentation aims at revealing the similarities and the differences that existed between Greece and other regions of SE Europe 7.000 ago, and to exploring developments in Greece within a wider historical and cultural framework.
The 5th millennium BC was a period of great development for Greek Neolithic communities. Settlements expanded singificantly and obtained internal structure, technology advanced considerably – mainly with the invention of metallurgy – and contacts with other regions increased dramatically. The similarities that can be traced on various aspect of material culture with other parts of the Balkans are both numerous and intriguing. Several figurine types – especially from nothern Greece – have close morphological and decorative parallels in modern day Servia and Bulgaria. Copper metallurgy starts evidently here also at the beginning of the 5th millennium. A number of ornaments made of gold, silver, stone, clay or shell belong to types common throughout SE Europe. In pottery, there is a certain amount of similarity mainly in decorative styles.
What was the significance of those similarities? Were they the result of direct contact, exchange, common traditions or simply the reflection of prolongated cultural interaction throughout the so-called "Old Europe"? What happened in Greece when other Neolithic cultures of SE Europe started to decline at the beginning of the 4th millennium BC?
These are some of the questions treated in the exhibition and the associated publication (currently available only in Greek).
The exhibits come from the National Archaeological Museum at Athens, the Archaeological Museums of Thessaloniki, Philippi, Kavala, Drama, Serres, Volos, Larissa and Karditsa, the Archaeological Collection of Kastoria, the Neolithic Museum of Diros, the Ephorate of Palaeoanthropology-Speleology of Southern Greece, the Benaki Museum at Athens and the British School at Athens.
Among them, there are numerous clay and stone figurines, pottery, gold and silver ornaments, copper and stone tools, clay seals, and impressive house models. Some of these objects are presented for the first time in a large synthetic exhibition.
Educational Programmes for schools will be offered in Greek during the exhibition.


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What do the Epic Meal Time chefs do with their massive creations after filming stops? You may be delighted to know.
Ever Wonder About Epic Meal Time's Stance On Food Waste?
Jess Kapadia April 17, 2018
Surely you've seen an episode or two (or 30) of Toronto-based Epic Meal Time on YouTube: the long-running show that poses ridiculously oversized culinary challenges and achieves them via humongous feasts. The question from popular podcast and video channel H3: why continue doing Epic Meal Time when food waste is such a hot topic?
It's a multi-tiered answer, according to EMT founder Harley Morenstein (who just got into the jerky game), that depends on whether or not the epic meal of the day has been "contaminated." It's a problem found within plenty of food media outlets. When food is bought because it's about to expire, or cooked to be photographed and doesn't get the chance to come up to a USDA-approved final temperature during the baking process, for example, it isn't salvageable.
"If you're a production company, you feed people and someone gets sick, you don't have insurance for that and you're screwed," he says.
But since EMT has a plethora of hungry hosts and crew, there's usually at least a dozen people only too eager to devour the crazy mash-up feast at hand when it's good to go, and it usually is.
"You're filming for six hours, and people on-set are ready," Morenstein attests. When the meal is truly too large for reasonable consumption, they call volunteers from local soup kitchens to come retrieve the leftovers. Epic Meal Time has also partnered with FeedingAmerica.org to re-home their epic fare.
"I asked [the soup kitchen volunteers] what they were going to make with it," says Morenstein, referring to the meat from six leftover whole pigs (the cast and crew could only finish two). "They said 'soup for a year.'"
Check out the segment below, and rest assured that everyone's unnecessarily adept YouTube chefs are covering their bases while getting it as right as they can. And honestly, we'd get down with that delicious-looking Pull-Apart Quesadilla…loaf thing.
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Glauber Lectureship begun at Kennedy School
Harvard's Faculty of Arts and Sciences votes to change the name Division of Engineering and Applied Sciences to School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Harvard's Kennedy School of Government has established the Robert Glauber Endowed Lectureship. The lectureship will honor the transformative leadership of Robert Glauber '61, D.B.A. '65, retiring chairman and CEO of NASD and a longtime affiliate of the Kennedy School. The lecture fund was created by a gift from NASD and announced in New York on Dec. 5.
Glauber, currently a visiting professor of Harvard Law School, was adjunct lecturer at the Kennedy School from 1992 to 2000. He served as undersecretary for the Treasury Department from 1989 to 1992, where he was responsible for all elements of domestic policy including the regulatory overhaul and recapitalization of the savings-and-loan industry. Prior to joining the Treasury Department, Glauber was professor of finance at Harvard Business School. In 1987, he served as executive director of the Brady Commission, formed to study the 1987 stock market crash.
"Robert Glauber has shown tremendous leadership and vision on issues of critical importance to the U.S. and international financial systems," said Kennedy School Dean David T. Ellwood. "He displays a rare and wonderful combination of rigorous scholarship, extensive experience, and genuine love of teaching that he shared as senior fellow and lecturer at the Kennedy School."
"NASD benefited greatly from the stewardship of Bob during his tenure as chairman and CEO. His background in academia and government were the perfect mix to lead us during a critical time in the industry. This lecture series will provide an annual forum to explore many of the issues that Bob focused on during his time leading NASD," said Mary L. Schapiro, NASD's chairman and CEO.
The Glauber Endowed Lectureship will provide support for an annual lecture on topics at the increasingly dynamic interface of business and government. The lecture series will be managed by the director of the Kennedy School's Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government (M-RCBG).
"The many policy challenges facing our nation and our world require solutions that cross boundaries between public and private, between government and business," said M-RCBG Director John Ruggie. "The Glauber Lectures will incorporate the thoughts and opinions of those scholars and practitioners whose work has focused on these very relevant and critical issues."
The Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government is dedicated to advancing the state of knowledge and policy concerning some of society's most challenging problems – ranging from the local to the global levels.


The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry has a number of scholarships and other awards available to Chemistry majors and incoming Freshmen who have declared as Chemistry majors. The Scholarships and Awards Committee also reviews the academic records of all current Chemistry majors when considering awards. Access our applications form for incoming freshman scholarships and letter of reference form beginning October 1st, and be sure to have your materials in by the annual deadline of March 1st. The Scholarship Application Form will require a 500 word essay describing your career goals and why you would like to study chemistry, your employment/extracurricular activities/hobbies, GPA, ACT and/or SAT, and high school ranking percentile (if available). Information on mailing the official high school transcript will be provided. The Letter of Recommendation should ideally be completed by a high school chemistry teacher or other science teacher.
The "Kent State University Scholarships for Broadening Participation in the Sciences" program sponsored by the National Science Foundation.
The Choose Ohio First scholarship program is now accepting applications for scholarships for 2018-2019. Scholarships range between $1500 and $7000 annually, and are available to Ohio residents who will be incoming freshmen students majoring in Chemistry or Physics.
Kent State University's Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program sponsored by the National Science Foundation. The REU program supports selected Chemistry majors for a 10-week period each summer to conduct research in Chemistry and allied fields.
The Department recognizes its scholarship and award winners each year at our Chemistry and Biochemistry Department Honors Day Celebration held during Honors Week. We invite all scholarship and award recipients along with all undergraduate Chemistry majors, Chemistry graduate students, and Chemistry faculty to attend a special colloquium in their honor. The colloquium is followed by a brief awards program and reception.
Eligibility: Based on credentials submitted for admission to Honors College; chemistry major.
Renewable? Yes; must maintain a 3.0 GPA or greater.
Renewable? Yes; must maintain a 3.2 GPA or greater.
Available to: Sophomore status or above.
Eligibility: Outstanding sophomore majoring in Chemistry.
Annual Amount: One-time award of $1,000.
Eligibility: Chemistry and Biochemistry majors with financial need.
Renewable? Yes; up to four years.
In addition to the scholarships above, there are about two dozen other awards and prizes available.
* Please note that the scholarships listed above are subject to change.


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Q: How to determine location where python code is called if it is stored in different location Let's say I'm calling a python file from this directory:
 $ pwd
 $ my_dir1/path1/
 $ python mydir2/path2/my_code.py

Note that my_code.py is stored at another directory.
What I want to do is in my_code.py determine where it is called.
Namely I want it to display my_dir1/path1/.
What code should I put in my_code.py.

A: You're looking for the __file__ global variable.
> cat mydir2/path2/my_code.py
print __file__
> python mydir2/path2/my_code.py
mydir2/path2/my_code.py


On behalf of Darryl A. Goldberg posted in Felonies on Wednesday, September 6, 2017.
Jason Galanis is the son of John Galanis, a father who provided him with a life of luxury. On his 16th birthday, Jason received a $100,000 Ferrari from his father while celebrating in his family's $50 million mansion.
The elder Galanis is also known as one of the top 10 biggest white-collar criminals in America. The patriarch left a trail of state and federal criminal indictments dating back to the early 1970's. He is most famous for bilking the head of the New York Stock Exchange and celebrities, including Eddie Murphy, in a tax-shelter scheme.
While no one would consider the elder Galanis a role model, Jason still decided to follow in dad's footsteps.
A U.S. District Judge sentenced Galanis to more than 14 years in prison for a bond-issuing scam targeting a South Dakota Sioux tribe. The Ponzi-style plot involved selling poor Native Americans worthless bonds and defrauding pension funds in multiple states out of $40 million.
Galanis is already serving 11 years for swindling investors out of $20 million while with Genova Financial Group Ltd., a financial services firm based in Bermuda. Part of the plea involved Jason's admission that he helped an investment advisor steal $18 million from clients through an entity called Fund.com.
Both the Genova and Fund.com scams served as a family affair. John Galanis was charged as well while Jason's two other brothers were indicted in the Genova swindle.


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Coastal Hazards Adaptation Resiliency Group
Sea Level Rise Resiliency Map
SLR Flood Connectivity between Jurisdictions
A One Bay Approach to Sea Level Rise
Address Vulnerable Infrastructure
Model Fluvial & Bay Flooding
Science-Driven Adaptation
The waters of the San Francisco Bay know no boundaries.
The New Paradigm:
Sea Level Rise as a Unifier and
CHARG as a Leader of Implementable Solutions
The San Francisco Bay Regional Coastal Hazards Adaptation Resiliency Group (CHARG) is an organization of flood managers and scientists responsible for reducing flood risk in the San Francisco Bay area. As a strategic initiative of the Bay Area Flood Protection Agencies Association (BAFPAA), we are advancing the technical, scientific and engineering analysis needed for the region to implement adaptation projects and build resilience to sea level rise and climate change.
The effects of climate change and sea level rise in San Francisco Bay pose a significant regional challenge. As a sheltered estuary, in contrast to the open coast, flooding and local actions along one part of the shoreline can affect water levels in other parts of the Bay, all the way to the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Adapting to sea level changes without a complete picture of our interconnectedness could create unintended flooding with ecological, economic, and social consequences. Coordinating adaptation solutions will ultimately benefit all communities connected to the Bay.
Millions of people are living and working in vulnerable areas.
Why CHARG, Why Now?
Sea level rise affects us at a local, regional, state, and federal scale. The San Francisco Bay Area is an international business incubator and home to over 7 million people. Our regional prosperity, including housing, as well as our built and natural infrastructure, depends on implementable adaptation solutions that reduce risk to our interconnected communities today and into the future.
Financial Benefit of Acting Now to Create a Resilient Shoreline
Each $1 spent on mitigation saves an average of $6 in future disaster costs.
Natural Hazard Mitigation Saves: 2017 Interim Report, www.nibs.org/page/mitigationsaves
Our communities and leaders recognize the challenge, and are eager to adapt to sea level rise—in fact, many have already begun. Moving forward too quickly, however, or without the right tools and analyses, may reduce impacts in one community while creating unintended consequences in another. Or, it could result in the implementation of inequitable inefficient solutions that use financial resources unwisely.
Moving forward without collaboration or without understanding the full range of sea level rise impacts may trigger a race toward adaptation solutions designed to reduce only some risks, while ignoring or even exacerbating others.
CHARG and its stakeholders provide the technical expertise and cross-jurisdictional perspective to support our communities in making collaborative and thoughtful decisions on sea level rise adaptation. Our efforts to build regional resilience will inform scalable, efficient and equitable solutions based in sound engineering analysis and evaluation.
CHARG's Work
The CHARG working group hosts workshops and presentations, and initiates technical studies in order to fill key information gaps on sea level rise risks and adaptation strategies. These efforts aim to guide decision making on project priorities, policy and funding; and to advance regional sea level rise adaptation in San Francisco Bay and the Delta. Our work is guided by CHARG leadership and a Steering Committee comprised of regional, state and federal agency partners, and experts from academia and non-governmental organizations.
Join CHARG in advancing the technical foundation, analyses, and tools needed to inform resilient and sustainable sea level rise adaptation strategies for San Francisco Bay.
All our creeks drain to San Francisco Bay.
As sea levels rise, high water along the shore will flood our creeks and communities more often.
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If you want to join or follow the work of CHARG to align regional resilience from a technical foundation please contact Ellen Cross at 510-316-9657 or CHARG@esassoc.com.
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Kansas' 26 state parks are natural gems, and each offers their own unique blend of fun and relaxation. Surrounded by lakes, prairie, forests, or sand dunes, state parks provide endless opportunities for outdoor enjoyment. Whether you're a hiker, biker, bird watcher or prefer to be out on the water - Kansas' state parks have something for everyone. Here we've highlighted 10 activities to kick start your next state park adventure.
Find a state park near you!
Scenic beauty and wildlife viewing are abundant along the trails at Kansas' state parks. With over 80 different hiking trails, there is no shortage in variety of terrain, distance and physical abilities. Many parks also offer ADA accessible trails.
Take aim! Recreational archery is a fast-growing activity, practiced as a sport or as a stepping-stone to bowhunting or bowfishing. The state-of-the-art Fancy Creek Shooting Range, at Tuttle State Park, is open the first and third full weekends of each month. Or, challenge your accuracy on Eisenhower's 19 target walk-through archery trail.
Bring your horse for an equestrian adventure on state park trails. Ten parks offer equestrian trails. At Sand Hills, horseback riding has become a favorite pastime. Fourteen miles of trail weaves between ten to 40-feet high sand dunes, through grasslands and trees, and around ponds. Sand Hills also provides specially marked horse campgrounds, corrals included, for guests to pack in multiple days of riding fun.
With high summer temperatures in Kansas, swimming is one of the most popular activities at the state parks. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly swimming beach or the perfect swimming hole, state parks offer plenty of refreshing places to cool off.
Kansas parks offer some of the best biking experiences in the whole state, no matter your skill level. Paved park roads are ideal for families, while adventure seekers can mountain bike on over 45 multiuse and single-track trails. Wilson State Park is home to the single-track Switchgrass Epic Mountain Bike Trail, a 24.5 mile trail located in the Hell Creek area. It was the first mountain bike trail in Kansas designated as an "Epic Trail" by the International Mountain Bike Association.
This sport provides a unique recreational opportunity for park visitors of all ages and skill levels to enjoy and it's ideal for families or groups. The object of disk disc golf is to throw a Frisbee-style disc into a metal basket called a "hole." The targets are arranged along a course, similar to holes in the game of golf. Grab a Frisbee and head out to Tuttle Creek's 18-hole course.
Get a new perspective of nature, and get your paddle wet. If you don't have your own canoe or kayak, some parks will rent guests all the equipment they need: canoes, kayaks, paddles, and life jackets. Kaw River State Park provides access to the Kansas River National Water Trail. Paddle a portion or all of the 173 miles of trail, running from Junction City to Kansas City.
If you'd rather leave the paddles at home and rev up a motor instead, many parks provide boat ramps and marinas to the best lakes and reservoirs Kansas as to offer. Break out the water skis or tube for a fun afternoon at Milford, the largest lake in Kansas. If you'd rather the wind be your guide, Cheney State Park is your place to set sail.
Whether in a tent, RV, cabin or yurt, complement any outing with a relaxing stay at a state park scenic campground. With more than 10,000 campsites, you're sure to find space for your "home away from home." Nineteen state parks have deluxe cabins, featuring separate bedrooms and full bathrooms with showers, along with major kitchen appliances. Interested in the unconventional, than we suggest staying in a yurt at Eisenhower State Park.
Fishing is a popular outdoor sport across Kansas and it's a great way for families to spend quality time together. The love of fishing often begins with the youngest of anglers, and a number of state parks have children's fishing ponds just right for them. Top fish most likely to be caught in Kansas waters are large and smallmouth bass, walleye, catfish and crappie.


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package com.heatonresearch.aifh.evolutionary.codec

import com.heatonresearch.aifh.evolutionary.genome.Genome
import com.heatonresearch.aifh.learning.MLMethod

/**
 * A CODEC defines how to transfer between a genome and phenome. Every CODEC
 * should support genome to phenome. However, not every code can transform a
 * phenome into a genome.
 */
trait GeneticCODEC {
  /**
   * Decode the specified genome into a phenome. A phenome is an actual
   * instance of a genome that you can query.
   *
   * @param genome The genome to decode.
   * @return The phenome.
   */
  def decode(genome: Genome): MLMethod

  /**
   * Attempt to build a genome from a phenome. Note: not all CODEC's support
   * this. If it is unsupported, an exception will be thrown.
   *
   * @param phenotype The phenotype.
   * @return The genome.
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  def encode(phenotype: MLMethod): Genome
}


These were the jams that were on your mixtapes 20 years ago!
What this song reminds you of: You and your friend fighting over who got be Brandy and who got to be Monica.
What you didn't realize about this song at the time: Um, just how sexual the lyrics are.
Fact this song reminds you of: Just how freaking talented Usher was and is.
What you probably associate this song with most: Lilith Fair.
Where you heard this song the most: On the mix tape your crush made you (or the mix tape you made about your crush).
Thing you probably forgot about this song: The gorgeous black and white music video that was directed by the late, great photographer Herb Ritts.
Where you heard this song the most: EVERYWHERE! Basically, there was no escaping this (honestly great) song in the summer of 1998.
What you did after watching the music video for this song: Dramatically recreate the movements and faces from it any time the song came on the radio.
Memories you probably have about this song: Dancing around in your bedroom while singing into your hairbrush like it was a microphone.
Where you heard this song for the first time: On a mixtape playing at a friend's pool party.
What you probably thought the first time you heard this song: Wait, Ashley Banks actually released a song IRL?!
Memories you probably have about this song: Trying to figure out what the hell they were singing.
What you probably did any time you heard this song: Scream along to the lyrics: "I'm not sick but I'm not well/ And I'm so hot 'cause I'm in hell"
Where you heard this song the most: Aside from alt-rock radio stations, MTV, which had the video on heavy rotation.
The mixtape this song was probably on: Your road trip mixtape (aka the tape that kept you from talking to your parents for hours at a time).
What this song reminds you of: That the Godzilla soundtrack was better than the movie.
The most Beastie Boys-esque lyric in the song: Toss up between "Coming from Uranus to check my style" and "I am known to do the wop (wop)/ Also known for the Flintstone Flop."
What this song did to you at the time: Introduce you to Mýa.
What you probably forgot about this song: How it took you a bit to realize it was a cover of the Cyndi Lauper classic.


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CyrusOne Announces 100% Renewable Energy in Europe
LONDON, 1st June 2021: CyrusOne Inc. (NASDAQ: CONE), a premier global REIT, today announced it has achieved 100% renewable energy across its full European portfolio, nine years ahead of the 2030 target outlined in the self-regulatory Climate Neutral Data Center Pact, of which CyrusOne is a founding member.
With London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt and Dublin operating on a renewable tariff, CyrusOne's entire operational portfolio in Europe is now powered by renewable energy with the help of local suppliers.
"We're extremely proud of this milestone in Europe and pleased to be taking another step towards a greener future and embracing our responsibility to reduce our environmental impact," says Steve Hayward, Senior Director, European Operations at CyrusOne. "Our progress in sustainability continues to be supported and driven by customers, who have come to expect high-grade, quality local power. As we evaluate new markets, the availability of renewable power will be central to our decision making."
The move to 100% renewable energy in Europe is part of a broader effort by CyrusOne to deliver highly efficient and sustainable data center infrastructure to its customers globally. This includes effective design, maintenance and operation of all global facilities alongside dedicated water, habitat and energy conservation.
CyrusOne recently pledged to become a carbon-neutral operator by 2040, with the European portfolio on track to reach this goal by 2030. The company also published its first Sustainability Report last year and, as aforementioned, recently co-founded the Climate Neutral Data Center Pact, which includes 25 companies and 17 associations from across the industry and has a goal of making Europe climate-neutral by 2050.
CyrusOne (NASDAQ: CONE) is a premier global REIT specializing in design, construction and operation of more than 50 high-performance data centers worldwide. The Company provides mission-critical facilities that ensure the continued operation of IT infrastructure for approximately 1,000 customers, including approximately 200 Fortune 1000 companies.
A leader in hybrid-cloud and multi-cloud deployments, CyrusOne offers colocation, hyperscale, and build-to-suit environments that help customers enhance the strategic connection of their essential data infrastructure and support achievement of sustainability goals. CyrusOne data centers offer world-class flexibility, enabling clients to modernize, simplify, and rapidly respond to changing demand. Combining exceptional financial strength with a broad global footprint, CyrusOne provides customers with long-term stability and strategic advantage at scale.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements which are based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, are statements that could be deemed forward- looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections about the industries in which the Company operates and the beliefs and assumptions of the Company's management. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "predicts," "projects," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "continues," "endeavors," "strives," "may," variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. In addition, any statements that refer to projections of the Company's future financial performance, the Company's anticipated growth and trends in the Company's businesses, and other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including statements about becoming carbon-neutral, are forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned these forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially and adversely from those reflected in the forward-looking statements. More information on these risks and uncertainties and other potential factors that could affect the Company's business and financial results is included in CyrusOne's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including in the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of the Company's most recently filed periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q and subsequent filings. The Company disclaims any obligation other than as required by law to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect changes in underlying assumptions or factors or for new information, data or methods, future events or other changes.


Let's admit it, everyone has regrets and aspires to back in time or just damn curious about what will happen in the future. Most people even want to jump into a time machine to do the former and latter. Surprisingly, the field of time travel has officially reached its infancy in 2012 when Nobel Peace Prize winners David Wineland and Serge Haroche proved that time travel is possible in the micro quantum level and the real world that our senses can grasp.
In their experiment, they made use of the closely related, fictitious, case where the photon travels through normal space-time and interacts with another photon that is stuck in a time-traveling loop through a wormhole, known as a closed timelike curve (CTC).
Albert Einstein developed his theories of general and special relativity and he proved that time and space are basically one, hence the term space-time. The foundations of time travel can also be seen in the theories of his contemporaries in the field of Quantum physics such as Heisenberg and many others. Thanks to these influential thinkers, we can finally get hold of the long-sought time travel technology.
Recently, Australian physicists have demonstrated that photons have strange properties that can make time travel possible. These particles can travel back in time and may affect other particles in the past. Traveling back in time seems possible, but future time travel seems unlikely due to many time travel paradoxes.
We have seen a bunch of time travel-themed films, the most famous would be the Back to The Future series. The behavior of photons that travel back in time have a stunning implication in the film Interstellar (SPOILERS ALERT): The protagonist managed to travel back in time and reverted the catastrophic drought and managed to communicate with his daughter using a form of subtle time travel.
Interestingly, some scientists do not believe that time travel is possible, the most famous time travel doubter is Stephen Hawking. He organized a time traveler convention years ago and no one showed up. So, is time travel really possible?


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Say hello to our refreshed look
As designers, we like to think our job is not only about applying the 'layer of paint' to a product, but also about creating functional improvements (that just happen to look good…). However, we can't deny that sometimes a fresh layer of paint does a lot. Which is exactly the case for the refreshed look of Mapiq that we're launching this month.
Launched on
In the last couple of months, the design team has been pushing a lot of pixels to make the new look a reality.
A newfound focus on the end-user
Mapiq made quite the journey over the last couple of years. We introduced new products, embraced advanced technologies, added more integrations, and helped more people in their daily office life by launching at lots of new customers. What's more, is, we evolved as a company as well. Over the years our vision developed, which means that our brand needed to keep up and reflect the values upon which we build our product today.
While we were chipping away on new features, we got the feeling that we couldn't give our users the experience that we envisioned. The office can be a complex and overwhelming environment for employees. It's key to reduce the complexity while still maintaining the transparency of all the information surrounding the office. Our focus is to give employees 'a great day at work' and to make a positive impact on the daily office life with our products. Even though this is largely a question of functionality, the look & feel also makes a difference. That's why it was time to start to imagine a new coherent look for our products.
In the last couple of months, the design team has been pushing a lot of pixels to make the new look a reality. For regular visitors to our website, the new Mapiq might look familiar. After thoroughly testing the update internally, we can't wait to introduce you to the refreshed look.
Increased clarity and an easy to use interface
At first sight, you'll notice more whitespace and more purposeful use of color. We strived to create a look that's bright and transparent, which makes it possible to convey lots of data and information while still maintaining a friendly character.
We used more whitespace and purposeful use of color.
The complexity of the interface is further reduced by adjustments in the typography. It's now easier to scan the text and find what you're looking for more quickly. An interface with less complexity shouldn't become boring, which is why we took extra care to maintain a sense of elegance. A new icon set, custom made for the office context, include subtle details that complement the typography. The 3D map wasn't left behind and also received a facelift.
A consistent look and feel between our different products was something we could definitely improve. Consistency not only increases recognizability, but it also makes interfaces easier to use. That's why we took the opportunity to implement the refreshed look across all of our products. The result is a more coherent experience. Whether you use Mapiq on a kiosk screen at the entrance, on your phone while roaming around the office, or behind your laptop at your desk, it all looks and works similarly now. Don't worry about getting lost though — all of your favorite features are still in the same place.
We took extra care to maintain a sense of elegance.
What's next for Mapiq
Now that we've focused on the fresh layer of paint, next up are new improvements across the whole Mapiq experience for you. We will build upon the fresh look & feel with more functionality and better, well-thought-through solutions that create a frictionless day at work.
Go to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to update Mapiq Now. Let us know what you think of the refreshed look by contacting us through the website, the app, or via your customer success manager.
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Archived Weblog Entry - 05/16/2008: "Phillies Journal - 2008"
05/16/2008 Archived Entry: "Phillies Journal - 2008"
threw fastballs, changeups, and drops.
"You da man, King." No more late inning flops.
Thursday, May 15, 2008. Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia – 5, Atlanta – 0.
WP – Hamels (5-3), LP – James (2-2).
HR – Feliz (6), 2nd; Howard (9), 3rd; Victorino (1), 4th, 1 on.


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Blog, meet my newest addiction: Freezer Paper Stencils.
I originally saw this post and knew for sure that I wanted to make this shirt for both Lydia and the little Diva.
And after reading the update at the end, I did a little googling about freezer paper stencils.
Guess what? There are tons of tutorials and about 100 different ways to explain how to.
But it is really really easy, and doesn't take too long!
which is what I did for all of the ones in the last picture on this post.
it is definitely somewhat cathartic to sit down and cut out all the little pieces by hand.
So…you only need a few things for this craft: an item you want to personalize(all shirts shown here, but you could do any fabric item), freezer paper(usually found in the grocery section near the wax paper), scissors, non-dimensional fabric paint(I used Folk Art Fabric paint from Joann's), paint brush(I like to use the cheap foam ones) and an iron.
Draw or print out whatever image or words you want to stencil on the matte(not shiny) side of the paper.
You can get some really great ideas by going to google images and searching for "line art" of whatever you're interested in.
For example, the guitar at the bottom of this post was found by googling "guitar line art".
Here I drew Peace*Love*Georgia…'cause even when we lose to Florida, we're still Dawg fans around here.
Cut out your stencil. You will be cutting out the black parts(the lines) and throwing them away.
With the shiny part DOWN, iron on the big part of your stencil.
Don't worry about the little pieces right now.
But don't loose them! They go on next.
Iron on "the insides", also shiny side down.
Get out your fabric paint and paint brush.
to keep the paint from bleeding through to the other side of the shirt/item.
Um…that's the voice of experience speaking there!
(Also, you can do multiple colors and multiple layers, but it's a little more time-consuming and difficult.
Paint on the freezer paper stencil, fully coating the fabric but careful not to paint off the edges of your paper.
I usually do one well-saturated layer of paint.
However, if you are doing a light color on a dark shirt, you may want to let it dry and paint another layer.
Once the paint is dry, peel off the little pieces first.
(I honestly don't know how long it takes the paint to dry.
But with my first few attempts I took the stencil off too early and smudged it.
Now-because I'm so impatient-I paint it and then go to bed.
Now slowly peel off the big part of the stencil and YOU'RE DONE!
See some of the fun shirts I've made so far?
Want to see more of my crafty creations?
Oh yes I love them! I might need to make Bella some of those cute cat eye shirts! Oh the ideas I have! Thank-you for getting my wheels a turnin'!
Love the "classically trained" shirt!
I, too, LOVE the Classically Trained Shirt.
cool, I plan on using etsy ONLY for xmas this year!
love the idea of 12 days of projects! i'm working on a new blog/hub for free handmade tutorials (http://maketwincities.blogspot.com/2010/11/silk-screening-for-people-with-no.html) and like your "my parents are exhausted" T! Thanks for the ideas!
Way cool! So easy anyone can do it.
I would love for you to share a link to this on my new meme.


This is a really easy fall look that would be great for a date or a girl's night out! The blazer and heels really dress up this leather trimmed tank. Throw in a bold red lip and you're ready to go! I found some similar pieces to the ones I'm wearing in this outfit at Nordstrom that I've included in my shop the look below. And guess what? You can buy all those pieces from Nordstrom because I've teamed up with some awesome bloggers to bring you a giveaway to win a $100 gift card to Nordstrom. You can enter here, good luck!
Jeans, a blazer, and heels/flats is my new go-to. I love the look and I feel put-together and cute.
I adore this look! Perfect for date night. I just might have to copy it! And that red lipstick looks amazing on you!
I would love to feature this look on our blog tomorrow. I hope that's okay! We will be sure to link back!
Thanks so much! Go for it, I'm excited to see the post!!
Great outfit. Love the shoes!!!!! Fabulous lipstick.
those shoes are to die for! perfect night out outfit!
Fun look- not too girly but still put together.


It is human nature to want to belong, and our tribal instincts mean we naturally gravitate to the safety of like-minded people. Identification with a style or an attitude or behaviour helps us to define ourselves and make choices about how we live.
This may make us a part of a majority movement, for example 'soul music lover' or a minority niche group like 'didgeridoo player'. Each of us has a unique profile of attitudes and behaviours; the dominant ones align us with particular tribes that make us feel accepted and empowered by the group.
Market research/analysis techniques segment customers in thousands of different ways, ranging from simple demographic profiles to complex behavioural tribes. It is an intimate knowledge of customer attitudes and behaviours that informs successful businesses about how to develop their products and/or services. By remaining focused on a specific group they can deploy resources economically and productively.
A detailed understanding of what distinguishes your particular target audience or tribe, and what inspires them to buy, is a critical foundation stone in your business. It should inform almost every business decision, and act as a powerful guideline for all product and communication decisions.
In simple terms, if the tribe won't love it and buy it, then you should probably not do it. And to know if they'll love it and buy it requires real insight into their beliefs and attitudes.
Entrepreneurs generally choose businesses and products that they are inspired by and enjoy, meaning that they naturally understand their customer tribe because they are probably from the very same tribe or at least a similar tribe with congruent values.
This can be very helpful, but it's important to be aware that objective rational and commercial decision making can be harder because it's often difficult to emotionally disconnect from a group you strongly identify with. It's critical to know that your target customer tribe is large, motivated and wealthy enough to make your business commercially viable.
You will be asked to explore this further in Week 3.
Once you can clearly articulate your tribe, it's time to consider how your business and brand meet their needs, and what you can do to make your offer more appealing and compelling. Decisions become much more objective when you know who you are trying to please.
Product development is easier because you have a set of rational, customer-led objectives to meet, which acts as a robust decision framework making it much easier to say 'no'.
The creation of a communications strategy becomes infinitely simpler because now you know exactly who you are talking to, the language they speak, the places they like to hang out (real and virtual) and the things that engage their attention. Your choice of distribution partners/channels becomes much more focused, reducing time wasted on channels that your tribe don't frequent, and allowing you to devote more attention to the ones that deliver profitable sales.
Your customers will continuously guide the direction of your business. Customer insight is as important as building a great team, a robust supply and distribution chain, and a profitable financial model.


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