Yesterday at Easter Sunday Mass, I saw something I hadn't seen in a long time: Easter bonnets! As a female growing up Catholic in the 60s, I was well aware of the requirement that all girls and women cover their heads when entering the church. We girls wore small circlets of lace called chapel veils while some women wore long, flowing mantillas, a Spanish veil. In a pinch, my sisters were known to bobby pin a piece of Kleenex to the tops of their heads!
But at Easter, we got a brand new hat to wear with the pastel Easter dress my mother had sewn each of us girls. I loved my "Easter bonnets" and, remembering them from my own childhood, bought them for my own daughters when they were little. But over the years, wearing hats to Mass has become uncommon. The Catholic stricture for women to cover their heads was removed in 1983. No doubt the chapel veil and mantilla manufacturers cried.
So I was delighted yesterday to see several young girls sporting wide-brimmed white straw hats to complement their Easter dresses. But the piece de resistance was the mother of two bonneted girls, who walked into church sporting a large pink confection that would be perfect for Ascot or the Kentucky Derby. They sat in a pew next to us, and I dubbed them the best dressed family at Easter Sunday Mass.
I realize that hat wearing is still common at some other Christian churches. And Orthodox Jewish women wear hats to synagogue. But for the most part, decorative, fanciful hats for women are a thing of the past. I can't say I'm all that sorry. I don't look good in hats and wear them primarily for warmth in winter – or occasionally to shield my face on a hot summer day.
But I do kind of miss the grandeur of the annual Easter bonnet. After all, it inspired a song by the great Irving Berlin. Maybe the bonneted ladies at Mass are starting a trend. Maybe next year I'll brave it and wear a fanciful hat myself.
The quote above refers to an activist group of intrepid women who form the organization Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. In recent years, the Moms in their bright red t-shirts have been seen all across the country in statehouses trying to get common sense gun legislation passed.
The mission of Moms is simple: Restrict gun ownership to law-abiding citizens by strengthening background checks and eliminating loopholes in gun laws. Demand the safe use and storage of guns so that children and other innocent people aren't victims of accidental shootings. Create laws that get illegal guns off the the streets.
As part of a larger advocacy group called Everytown for Gun Safety, Moms Demand Action was a response to the tragic Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting that scarred the nation perhaps more than any other mass shooting in the past few decades. The thought that first graders can't even be safe in the confines of their school got these moms on the march.
Over the past five years, this stalwart group of women has had many successes in the realm of gun safety. Everything from getting background check legislation passed to getting candidates favoring gun safety elected has been part of a slowly winning agenda. While there is still much work to be done, there is hope that America can gain control over the terrible scourge of gun violence in our country.
Sometimes we fall back on thoughts and prayers because we feel helpless and scared. We think meaningful change is out of our hands. The women of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America beg to disagree.
Don't mess with the Moms!
The Waitrose candy company has had to apologize for releasing a dark chocolate Easter duck called "Ugly." People took to Twitter to complain about the name for one of a trio of candy ducklings, the others being named "Fluffy" and "Crispy." (Jack Guy, "Store withdraws chocolate ducklings over racism complaint," cnn.com, April 9, 2019) Such is the state of race relations in modern society.
For literally hundreds of years, people of color have had to fight against the perception that their skin color makes them less than: less intelligent, less moral, less human. Blacks who could "pass" for white used their skin color to their advantage while at the same time feeling they were betraying their own people. In the Sixties, the slogan "Black is beautiful" began to reclaim the dignity and power of African-Americans. The Civil Rights movement made great strides towards equality for people of color, but racism continues to persist.
In recent years, the Black Lives Matter movement has shed light on continuing racial bias, particularly in the area of law enforcement. The shooting of black suspects, the mass incarceration of minorities and differential sentencing based on skin color have all rightly been the targets of vociferous protest. But increasingly, litmus tests to determine how "woke" a person is threaten to trivialize the very real threats that racism still poses in our society.
Social norms are like a pendulum that veers wildly from right to left. In the bad old days, African-Americans were called "colored," expected to be nothing more than servants or laughable minstrels. It was considered funny, not appalling, to don blackface. I recently listened to a Malcolm Gladwell podcast about the entertainer Sammy Davis, Jr., and how he had to swallow so much casual racism just to make it in the world of entertainment. Gladwell includes a snippet of a Shriners Club roast given to Sammy. His so-called friend Dean Martin rattles off a series of horribly racist jokes at Sammy's expense: references to watermelon-eating and even lynching. And the worst part? Sammy has to laugh at it all to be part of the club.
Today the pendulum is arcing far to the left, and every instance that might potentially be seen as racist is put under the microscope and dissected on social media. Does the hapless naming of a candy duck indicate a deep-seated prejudice towards dark skin? It might. I do think that little things – habits of speech in particular – affect the way in which we perceive the world around us. If the references to the ducks had been sexist, I would have been annoyed. But I worry that focusing on these minor issues will create a backlash and hamper progress in social justice.
Let's hope the swinging of the pendulum begins to slow and that people of all ethnicities, social classes, and skin colors can feel equally valued and respected in our culture.
On Tuesday night, there was cause for jubilation in my hometown. Voters finally approved a major referendum to fix and modernize our old, crumbling high schools. It was the third attempt in three years to raise funds for the purpose of bringing our highly ranked high schools into the 21st Century.
What made the difference on Tuesday was the sustained, enthusiastic, and concerted effort of hundreds of citizens in our school district. My next door neighbor spearheaded the "Yes" campaign, so I had a front row seat to all her organizing and mobilizing the troops: both to win hearts and minds to the cause and to motivate people to get out and vote in a spring election, when turnout has been historically low.
The campaign was a heartening lesson in community strength and power. At campaign events I attended, there was a spirit of fun and camaraderie. Through our success, we learned that we are strongest when we work together towards a common goal. And the glow of victory remains on the faces of people I see in town every day. It's not just the satisfaction of winning; it's the feeling of connectedness. Without a struggle to pass the referendum, I'm not sure we would have that sense of oneness today.
Elsewhere in Chicagoland and across the country, history was being made by people who have historically been at the margins of society. Chicago elected its first black female mayor, one who also happens to be openly gay. And she was not the only gay candidate to win an election that day. Since the election of Donald Trump in 2016, there has been a groundswell of activism that has resulted in the election of more women, gays, Muslims, and other minority candidates than ever before at the local, state, and federal levels. This may not seem like a big deal to the younger generation, but I remember when John F. Kennedy was considered a questionable candidate because he was Catholic!
The power of individuals coming together cannot be overestimated. Not only can people further the causes about which they feel passionate, but they can develop a sense of togetherness, a feeling that we can depend on each other and bring out the best in each other. That has certainly happened in my own small community. It gives me hope for the future.
I believe Joe Biden when he says his touchy feely behavior with women is not sexual. To my knowledge, no one has come forward to claim Biden touched them sexually or planted an unwanted kiss on the lips. That doesn't mean Joe Biden should get a pass for his "handsy" behavior.
Joe's penchant for leaning over women, putting his hands on their heads or shoulders, and occasionally kissing the tops of their heads is an inappropriate and sexist tendency by a patrician male – one that no man would tolerate having done to him either in public or private.
Biden's behavior with women is patronizing and condescending. The familiarity of touching a person in this way is a method of asserting dominance. It's what an adult might do with a young child: squeeze her shoulders, ruffle his hair, plant a kiss on the head or cheek. Imagine Secretary of State Hillary Clinton leaning over President Obama at his desk in the Oval Office and giving his shoulders a squeeze. It just wouldn't happen.
When a man in a position of authority is overly familiar with a woman, it's just plain sexist. He would never treat a man in his employ or in his sphere of influence that way. Men meet each other on mutual footing. They may engage in lateral back-slapping or a quick man-to-man embrace. But head-patting or shoulder rubbing from behind? Uh uh.
I have nothing against Joe Biden or his potential presidential bid. I do have something against the way he manhandles women. It displays a lack of respect for women as equals. Whatever his views on legal aspects of women's equality, I'd like to see Biden – and all males for that matter – personally treat women as colleagues, not pets.


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» We visit Tokyo Station…outside of Tokyo
We visit Tokyo Station…outside of Tokyo
Oona McGee Jun 5, 2018
Travel off the beaten track to the capital's little-known lookalike station.
Out of all the train stations in Japan, Tokyo Station stands out for its unique historical significance and architectural design. Built in 1914, the station has seen two assassinations on Japanese prime ministers, was damaged by firebombing during the war, and was finally preserved in all its glory to become Japan's busiest station in terms of the number of trains, which total more than 3,000 per day.
One of its most striking features, though, is the red brick exterior on the western side of the station, which has been impressing visitors to the city since the station's grand opening over a century ago. A rarity in Japan, where builders favour wood, steel or concrete constructions over bricks and mortar, Tokyo Station is often thought of as a one-of-a-kind landmark, so it's surprising to hear that a mini lookalike station actually exists outside of the country's capital.
▼ Tokyo Station is one of Japan's most iconic landmarks.
Source: Flickr/Bernard Spragg. NZ
Once we heard about the unusual red-brick station, located at Fukaya in Tokyo's neighbouring prefecture of Saitama, we immediately made the trip there by train to see just how similar it really was to the capital's namesake station.
After stepping off the train at Fukaya, we got our first look at the station building from the platform. From this angle, the European-style architecture was immediately visible, with pointed and curved pediments above the windows, and a number of turrets that looked remarkably similar to the station in Tokyo.
From the front, the building looked even more like Tokyo Station, particularly at the entrance, where the clock and other decorative elements matched the design seen in the capital, only on a slightly smaller scale. Originally constructed in 1883, Fukaya Station was actually rebuilt in 1996 as a miniature replica of Tokyo Station, and the similarities are clear to see.
Though it might seem strange that a city with a population of less than 200,000 would invest so much time and money into creating a mini-me version of Tokyo Station, it was actually built to honour one of its most famous residents, Eiichi Shibusawa. A renowned businessman, Shibusawa was the co-founder of Japan's first modern bank and a former official at Japan's Finance Ministry. Born and bred in Fukaya, which was famous for producing ceramic tiles made from local clay, Shibusawa came up with the idea of using this clay to make high-quality bricks, which led to him founding the Japan Brick Company in 1887.
The bricks produced by Shibusawa's company were used to build a number of important structures in Tokyo, including the Bank of Japan Building, the Old Ministry of Justice Building, and Tokyo Station.
▼ The Old Ministry of Justice Building was built in 1895.
Source: Wikimedia/663highland
Like all these famous buildings, Fukaya Station is also built from bricks produced by the Japan Brick Company. This nod to Shibusawa's legacy from his hometown is a beautiful gesture, and some of the touches around the building, like the "Fukaya Station" sign below, hark back to the businessman's heyday era.
Despite its historic appearance, the station was only built a couple of decades ago, so commuters can enjoy modern facilities along with its old-world charm.
And if you're looking for a photo opportunity around the station, Fukaya's local mascot Fukka-chan (pronounced "Foo-ka") is waiting to greet you, forever spinning endlessly inside this display case.
Despite being relatively small, Fukaya Station didn't disappoint, with the building's unusual architectural style creating a sense of ambience that made us feel as if we'd gone on a trip to Europe instead of just another station inside Japan.
Only 90 minutes away from downtown Shinjuku by train, it makes for a pleasant journey that gives you an insight into Tokyo from outside of town, and it's one of many off–the–beaten track experiences waiting to be enjoyed in the country!
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Raj As Biggest Loser Asia???
For the second straight year, The Biggest Loser produced a winner that I didn't exactly like. Last year, it was David who ended up the winner and this year, it is Raj. Both contestants that aren't exactly the nicest. Both are of Indian-descent and both have had left cocky imprints on the show that made them produce a few haters (me included).
Although prior to Raj's weighing-in, he said that the title is just a cherry on top of his ice-cream, that all of them are really winners. I agree with that. Losing 40% of your body weight in just 6 months is beyond explainable.
I would have wanted Nai to win, because he obviously dominated the whole contest. Even if Genghis Khan is a countryman (we're Filipinos), I thought Nai was still the obvious winner (or so I thought).
Second-straight year, Blue team still reigned supreme. Oh what the heck.
Congratulations to all those who lost a lot of weight. Cheers to a better health!
I totally agree with you! I don't like David too as both David and Raj, even though they are winners, look Anorexic and does not look good at all. Carlo and Nai lost weight the natural way as both of them looked thin but not too thin. I really hope next year, someone good will win as I am totally disappointed with David and Raj. Both of them are not good people.
Couldn't agree with you more. This show has been like virtue vs villain from day one and finally the villain wins! How could I be more disappointed! Moreover, both winners (this year and last year) look so skinny thin like they've been up to drugs or something. It's not a healthy look and shouldn't a good representative for their business! Nai might lose but he looks much healthier, stronger with more balanced composition. Look how funny it was when Raj won and nobody but his family came to congrat him!
@everyone, thanks for sharing the same opinion with me! let's still support the show!
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TEACHER "HAD SEX WITH TEENAGE PUPIL IN PLANE TOILET AFTER SCHOOL TRIP" Eleanor Wilson, who was 26 at the time, allegedly told the boy she was pregnant and that he was the father.
A science teacher had sex with a pupil in the toilet of an aeroplane while they were returning from a school trip, a court has heard.
Eleanor Wilson, who was 26 at the time, is accused of fondling the 16-year-old boy as they flew back to Heathrow, before beckoning him to the aircraft's loo where she is alleged to have performed a sex act on him.
They then had full sex before returning to their seats, Bristol Crown Court heard.
Ms Wilson later told the boy she was pregnant and that he was
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With so many interstates and highways crisscrossing through Harris County, it is not uncommon for drivers to have close encounters with tractor-trailers. In some instances, truck accidents even occur and these can be devastating for the occupants of the passenger vehicles involved.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety states that 66 percent of the people killed in accidents involving semis in 2011 were people in cars and SUVs. This should not be a surprise, given the difference in sizes between the two types of vehicles. The Texas Department of Transportation reports that in the same year, there were over 58,000 serious injuries and over 3,000 fatalities. It is unknown how many of these accidents involved truckers.
In North Texas, a couple on a motorcycle was killed after a tractor-trailer hit them head-on. According to Channel 3000, the trucker was heading in the opposite direction when he reached down for a candy bar. The tractor-trailer crossed the center line and collided with the motorcycle. Officials announced that they will charge the driver with criminally negligent homicide.
More recently, distracted driving was cited as the cause in a fatal accident that occurred in Arizona. The Huffington Post reported that a law enforcement officer died after his vehicle was hit by a tractor-trailer. The driver of the semi was allegedly looking at websites on his phone with his semi in cruise control. He apparently did not see the officer's vehicle along with two other police cars and two fire trucks, in front of him, and plowed into the mass of vehicles at 65 miles per hour.
In 2009, a report was issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that looked at distraction in commercial drivers, including truckers. The report was based on an in-depth look at studies which had been previously conducted on the subject. After examining all of the data from these studies, the FMCSA report made the following recommendations.
The use of maps in any form should be prohibited while the vehicle is in motion.
Fleet safety managers should increase their education of drivers on the risks associated with distraction.
Instrument panel and other in-vehicle device designs should be redesigned to decrease the amount of time a driver has to look away from the road.
Policies should be developed by companies that focus on decreasing driver distraction.
Manual cell phone use should be prohibited.
In 2010, the FMCSA issued a national ban on texting and driving for commercial drivers, according to distraction.gov. That ban was expanded in 2011 to include hand-held cell phones. Yet, despite these bans, there is evidence, as shown in the Arizona fatal truck accident, that commercial drivers are still engaging in behavior that is distractive.
Victims of these kinds of accidents and their families often struggle financially, emotionally and physically. They should speak with an experienced attorney who can help them seek appropriate financial compensation.


BAGH O BAHAR; OR TALES OF THE FOUR DARWESHES.
also to a knowledge of its various idioms and popular phrases.
and thence many instructive and interesting conclusions may be drawn.
are interspersed in the original, into plain and humble prose.
THE PETITION OF MIR AMMAN, OF DILLI.
"_The Name of God, Most Merciful and Gracious_."
to be silent on a subject concerning which nothing can be said.
After this, if any one pretends to it, he is a great fool.
No such a unique Being, Godhead is every way fit.
But so much I know, that He is the Creator and Nourisher.
In every way his favour and beneficence are upon me."
heavens, and on whom He bestowed the dignity of prophet.
Now I begin that which is requisite to be done.
Render this my story acceptable to the hearts of high and low."
compiled during this same year, according to orders.
just such as any one uses in common conversation.
and no rebel remained to raise strife or disturbance.
sights, has at last arrived at this place.
have you in your mouth,"  or "Where are you going?"
that my name and the vestiges of this kingdom may remain."
they to thee? Some other race will in the end squander these riches.
and dedicate the rest of my days to the adoration of my Maker."
assembled, and began to confer and consult.
sockets,  and his visage was pale.
true; but the sorrow which preys on my mind is beyond cure.
the king heaved a deep sigh, and became silent.
and hereafter, the will of God be done."
and degree, and waited with anxiety to behold the royal splendour.
'Alas! nothing has yet survived the pressure of the two millstones.'"
the desires of this world and salvation in the next, may be obtained."
what you have seen; then shall we be edified."
Hear how Providence has raised and depressed me.
even in one year, both my father and mother died by the decree of God.
than he was surrounded by fops, coxcombs, "thiggars  and sornars,"
in the pleasures thereof, and enjoy yourself in their company."
you are reduced to?" I had no companion left but my grief and regret.
stages into one, I soon reached the neighbourhood of Damascus.
_dopatta_  over her face; she did not look towards me.
pronouncing these words, she became silent.
be administered to her the ablution of cure."
as impious, and in the threshold of God I daily prayed for her cure.
without her consent, and executed her commands with implicit obedience.
 go and deliver this note to him."
forbidden me." Through fear, I was unable to breathe a syllable.
I cannot enjoy any pleasure."
"I will obey you with heart and soul."
the goglets  were being agitated in saltpetre.
thrown over her head, plain and simply dressed, and without any jewels.
Behold how beautiful appears the moon, without decorations."
mounted on an elegant _chaudol,_  arrived like an unexpected evil.
you. Pray do you also sit near me for a moment, and rejoice my heart,"
the assembly became inebriated and stupefied; I also became senseless.
to hear an explanation of what has happened, that thou askest it?"
What does all this mean?"
the state of joy I felt at that moment. I praised the goodness of God.
scenes without her were so many thorns in my eyes.
let him return to his native country."
resource against the faithlessness of the beloved one."
said. Having no resource, I likewise left the place, sad and hopeless.
likewise; such has been her pleasure; then what shall I do?
highness ordains, that assuredly is best."
thou wish? Whatever is in thy heart, speak it out quite plainly?"
they are also engraven on my heart. Well; I comply with your request."
with her at night, and got up in the morning "re non effecta."
this repugnance with me, then why conceal any other secrets from me?"
to conceal them [from the world]; my information is on this condition."
except the praises of God, nothing else occupied my thoughts.
desire [to taste it], and ordered some to be prepared immediately.
and they even were dirty and soiled.
my eyes off him for a moment.
nor was his equal [to be found] in any other country.
had given me milk, and brought me up.
he came with disagreeable looks and affected airs.
what great difficulty has occurred that you are so thoughtful?
and pay the price to their owner from the royal treasury.
like sheets of mirrors, over which the small waves undulated.
one side, fire-works  of every description were displayed.
began to be disrespectful, and behave indecently.
"convey the intelligence of me unfortunate to my excellent mother."
two or four months previously to arrange the affairs of the kingdom.
but she had all along been in search of me.
as can disgrace my parents.
who is now dead]; I wished the harlot should likewise come.
for you or me to remain in this city. Henceforward you are master."
and we set out in the same direction.
means to pass over [the river]."
dust over my head, I looked for her everywhere.


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How Much Could a DUI Cost You?
When we think of DUI offenses, we often think about the dangers posed to society. And, while we don't want to minimize the dangers associated with driving under the influence, it might help some to re-think their habits if they really take a look at how much a DUI could cost over the long term.
The following infographic from Total DUI offers a look at some of the possible costs associated with a DUI violation.
One of the biggest costs to you as a someone with a DUI is the insurance cost. This is because it's ongoing for years. According to the infographic, the cost of insurance for a DUI can increase by between $5,000 and $10,000 over the course of five years following a DUI/DWI conviction. Additionally, some states require you to carry extra liability insurance after a DUI. That can further boost the costs associated with insurance.
Your DUI conviction can remain on your auto insurance record for a few years, and that means that any time your premiums are reviewed, you could end up paying more. Get too many convictions, and you could become uninsurable.
Overall, the costs of a DUI can start to add up. Even if you don't end up in a wreck, if you are caught the costs are high, and the consequences last for years. According to the infographic, it can cost between $9,000 and $24,000 if you end up with a DUI. It seems clear that a better option is to ride with a designated driver, or hire a cab. Indeed, even if you have to pay a relatively steep price for the cab ride, you still come out ahead.
As with so many issues related to personal finance, it's important to think about the long term. Before you head out for a night on the town, think about the long term costs of your actions. In many cases, it's wiser to plan ahead by not driving your own car, and instead opting for some form of public transportation. That way, you don't end up in a situation where your judgment is impaired, and you think you can handle driving, even though you probably can't.
Consider the impact that one DUI could have on your finances. What could you do with that extra $9,000 to $24,000? There are a number of options, from investing to going on vacation to buying a car. That's a lot of money that ends up going for nothing if you are convicted of DUI. What do you think? Does this infographic do a good job of illustrating the costs of DUI?


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Q: Building a Rest Request with Dynamic Segments I am trying to test a handler, the handler is below:
router.HandleFunc("/address/{id}", DeletePerson).Methods("DELETE")

The request that I created was:
request, _ := http.NewRequest("DELETE", "/address/2", nil)
DeletePerson(response, request)

using github.com/gorilla/mux I attempted to extract the "id" with
params = mux.Vars(request)
item := params["id"]

returns:  params = map[] and item = ""

However, if I call DeletePerson with the curl command:
curl -X DELETE http://localhost:8000/address/2

I get:  params = map["id"] and item = "2"
HOW Do I construct a URL request that get the results like Curl?

A: If you call DeletePerson directly, the request doesn't pass through the router, which parses the parameters in the request path.
Also, http.NewRequest returns a client request. Either add scheme and host to the URL and pass the request to http.Client.Do, or use httptest.NewRequest to create a server request directly.

NewRequest returns a new incoming server Request, suitable for passing to an http.Handler for testing.

request := httptest.NewRequest("DELETE", "/address/2", nil)
mux.ServeHTTP(response, request)

A: I think the problem is that you don't put the full URL in the request. And I guess that you ignore the error while executing the request. If you don't put the full URL it will complains something like this: panic: Delete /address/2: unsupported protocol scheme ""
The following code works OK in my machine:
package main

import "net/http"

func main() {
    r, err := http.NewRequest("DELETE", "http://localhost:8080/address/2", nil)
    if err != nil {
        panic(err)
    }
    if _, err := http.DefaultClient.Do(r); err != nil {
        panic(err)
    }
}

Hope this helps :)

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{\large  The thermodynamic Bethe ansatz for deformed $WA_{N-1}$ conformal field
theories} \\
\vspace{1cm}
\vspace{1cm}
{\large  M\'arcio Jos\'e  Martins
\footnote{on leave from Departamento de Fisica, Universidade Federal de
S.Carlos, C.P. 676 - S.Carlos 13560, Brazil}
\footnote{martins@itssissa.bitnet}} \\
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{\em International School for Advanced Studies \\ Strada Costiera 11\\
34014, Trieste, Italy } \\
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\begin{abstract}
We propose and investigate the thermodynamic Bethe ansatz equations for
the minimal $W_p^N$ models~(associated with the $A_{N-1}$ Lie algebra)
perturbed by the least~($Z_N$ invariant) primary field $\Phi_N$.
Our results reproduce the expected ultraviolet and infrared regimes. In
particular for the positive sign of the perturbation our equations
describe the behaviour of the ground state flowing from the $W_p^N$ model to
the next $W_{p-1}^N$ fixed point.
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\centerline{October 1991,~Phys.Lett.B,~in press}
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Recently Al.Zamolodchikov has pointed out the
importance of the thermodynamic
Bethe ansatz~(TBA) in the context
of the non-diagonal scattering theories~[1,2].
In particular, for the RSOS models,
the respective TBA equations for the
ground state reproduce the expected
ultraviolet and infrared behaviours. The
RSOS scattering theory describe~[1,3]
the scaling behaviour of the minimal
conformal $M_p$ field theories perturbed
by the $\phi_{1,3}$ operator. For the
negative sign of the perturbation,
the TBA equations describe the massive
behaviour of the (p-1) $Z_2$ symmetric kinks.
On the other hand, for the
positive sign, they describe the
Renormalization Group~(RG) trajectory flowing
from the $M_p$ critical point
to the $M_{p-1}$ fixed point.
This is a well known example of
RG flow between two non-trivial
fixed points~[4,5]. It seems important to
generalize this approach to other
systems possessing ``higher'' symmetries. The
natural candidates are the $Z_N$-invariant
conformal field theories related to
the minimal $W_p^N$ models~[6] with central charge
$c=(N-1)(1-\frac{N(N+1)}{p(p+1)})$,
$p=N+1,N+2,...$ . The analogue of the
$\phi_{1,3}$ operator in the $W_p^N$
theories is the least~($Z_N$ invariant)
 relevant primary
field $\Phi_N$ associated with the
weight of the adjoint representation of
$SU(N)_{p+1-N}$, which has conformal dimension
$\Delta_{\Phi_N}=1-\frac{N}{p+1}$.
For the sake of simplicity we first
consider the $W_p^3$ theory. The perturbed
action is defined by
\begin{eqnarray}
A_{W_p^3}= A_{CFT} + \lambda \int d^2 x \
phi \left [ \begin{array}{cc}
1 & 2 \\ 1 & 2 \\ \end{array} \right ]
\end{eqnarray}
where the field $\Phi_3$ is identified with the operator
 $\phi \left [ \begin{array}{cc}
1 & 2 \\ 1 & 2 \\ \end{array} \right ]$
in the notation of ref.[6].

 The field $\phi \left [ \begin{array}{cc}
1 & 2 \\ 1 & 2 \\ \end{array} \right ]$
preserves the global symmetry of
the $W_p^3$ model and therefore the
perturbed action (1) is
still $Z_3$ invariant.
Moreover, the action (1) defines
an integrable theory~[7,8,9]
and its physical behaviour
depends on the sign of the coupling constant $\lambda$.
For $\lambda<0$ the
action (1) describes the scaling region
of a generalized $A_{N-1}$-RSOS~[10]
model, and its kink-kink S-matrices have
been proposed in ref.[11] .
In the case of $\lambda>0$, based on
the product expansion properties of
the field $\phi \left [ \begin{array}{cc}
1 & 2 \\ 1 & 2 \\ \end{array} \right ]$
and the RG analysis~[8,12],
one expects that the theory $W_p^3$
flows to the $W_{p-1}^3$ fixed
 point~[8,12,13], $p>4$. We will
 henceforth refer to these theories
as $W_p^{3(\pm)}$ models. Up to now
there has not been any general
scheme in order to derive the TBA
equations directly from the non-diagonal
S-matrices. However, Al. Zamolodchikov
has pointed out
that~(see also refs.[20],[21])
in the usual RSOS-models~[1,2,19],
the final result assumes a general
form in terms
of coupled integrals equations with
a universal kernel, respecting the
symmetries of the kink interactions.
Then, using the available
symmetries and the
knowledge of certain known limits it
is not difficult to guess the associated
TBA equations. The validity of
these equations can be confirmed
through checks done a posteriori.
For example, analyzing the ultraviolet
and infrared behaviour of
the proposed TBA equations and also comparing them
with the respective perturbation theory.
The TBA equations that we propose for the action (1)
are the following
\begin{equation}
\epsilon_i^a(\theta) -\nu_i^a(\theta)
+\frac{1}{2 \pi} \sum_{j=1}^{p-3} l_{i,j}
\sum_{b=1}^{2} \int_{- \infty}^{\infty}d
\theta' K_{a,b}(\theta-\theta')
Ln(1+e^{-\epsilon_j^b(\theta')})=0
\end{equation}
where $l_{i,j}=\delta_{i,j}-\delta_{i,j+1}-
\delta_{i,j-1}$ and
$K_{1,1}(x)=K_{2,2}(x)
=-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2cosh(x)-1}$;
$K_{1,2}(x)=K_{2,1}(x)
=-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2cosh(x)+1}$.
$\nu_i^a= \delta_{i,1} mRcosh(\theta)~(
\lambda<0)$ and $\nu_i^a=\frac{MR}{2}
\delta_{i,1} +\frac{MR}{2}
\delta_{i,p-3}$~$(\lambda>0)$.

The corresponding free-energy $E(R)$
at temperature $T=\frac{1}{R}$ is given
by
\begin{equation}
E(R)= -\frac{1}{2 \pi R}
\sum_{i=1}^{p-3} \sum_{b=1}^{2} \int d \theta
\nu_i^b Ln(1+e^{-\epsilon_i^b(\theta)})
\end{equation}

The $Z_3$-symmetry is expressed
by the kernel $K_{a,b}$ properties and
by the fact that $\epsilon_i^1=
\epsilon_i^2$, $i=1,2,...,p-3$,
is a solution of Eq.(2). For
p=4 we automatically recover the TBA
equations of the 3-state Potts model
perturbed by the thermal field $\phi_{2,1}=\frac{2}{5}$~[14].

The first check consists
of an analysis of Eqs.(2,3) in the
ultraviolet limit,
$R \rightarrow 0$. In this limit the
free-energy $E(R)$ is expected to
behave as $E(R) \simeq -\frac{\pi c}{6 R}$~[15],
where c is the associated
central charge. Using the standard calculations
of the leading behaviour
$R \rightarrow 0$ of the free-energy E(R)~[14,16],
the central charge can be
written in terms of the Rogers-Dilogarithm function L(x) as
\begin{equation}
c_{UV}= 2 \sum_{i=1}^{p-3} \left
[ L(\frac{x_i}{1+x_i})-L(\frac{y_i}{1+y_i})
\right ]
\end{equation}
and
\begin{equation}
L(a)=\frac{3}{\pi^2}
\int_{0}^{a} dx \left [\frac{Ln(x)}{1-x}
+\frac{Ln(1-x)}{x} \right ]
\end{equation}
where the constants
$x_i=e^{-\epsilon_i^1(0)}=e^{-\epsilon_i^2(0)}$
and $y_i=e^{-\epsilon_i^1(\infty)}=e^{-\epsilon_i^2(\infty)}$
are given
by
\begin{equation}
x_a+1= \prod_{i=1}^{a} \frac{sin(\frac{(a+3-i) \pi}{p+1})}
{sin(\frac{i \pi}{p+1})},~~~a=1,2,...,p-3
\end{equation}
and
\begin{equation}
y_1=0;~~y_a+1= \prod_{i=1}^{a-1} \frac{sin(\frac{(a+2-i) \pi}{p})}
{sin(\frac{i \pi}{p})},~~~a=2,3,...,p-3
\end{equation}

Finally, using the Rogers Dilogarithm sum rule
\begin{equation}
\sum_{i=1}^{p-3} L(\frac{x_i}{1+x_i})= \frac{(p-2)(p-3)}{p+1}
\end{equation}
we find the central charge $c_{UV}$ of the minimal $W_p^3$ models
\begin{equation}
c_{UV}=2 \left( 1-\frac{12}{p(p+1)} \right),~~~p=4,5,...
\end{equation}

Turning to the infrared limit
$R \rightarrow \infty$, for the $W_p^{3(-)}$,
it is straightforward to recover the
massive behaviour
$c=0$. In the case of $W_p^{3(+)}$, however,
one may notice that the
pseudoenergies $\epsilon_1$~($\epsilon_{p-3}$)
behave as $\frac{MR}{2}
e^{\theta}$~$(\frac{MR}{2}e^{-\theta})$
in the region $-Ln(MR)<\theta<Ln(MR)$.
Proceeding as in the ultraviolet regime, our final result is
\begin{equation}
c_{IR}=2 \left( 1-\frac{12}{p(p-1)} \right),~~~p=5,6,...
\end{equation}
as it is expected for the RG flow $W_p^{3} \rightarrow W_{p-1}^{3}$.

Now we start to discuss the next to
leading order in R corrections to the
free-energy E(R). Using general
properties of Eq.(2)~[17], it is possible
to show that the functions
$Y_i^a(\theta)=e^{-\epsilon_i^a(\theta)}$ have
a Laurent expansion in terms of the variable
$t=e^{\frac{6 \theta}{p+1}}$. As
a consequence~[17] we expect that the scaling function
$F(r)=\frac{R E(R)}{2 \pi}$~(r=MR or r=mR)
has a series expansion in power
of $R^{\frac{6}{p+1}}$, besides a usual bulk
term proportional to $R^2$.
Moreover, when $p=3i-1,~i=2,3,...$ we
also expect a logarithm divergence
at order $\frac{p+1}{6}$, which gives
a term of $r^2 Ln(r)$ form.

For the sake of clarity, here we
discuss in details the simplest case of
$W_5^{3(\pm)}$ models. From our
considerations above, we have the following
expansion for F(r)
\begin{equation}
F(r)=-\frac{1}{10} -\frac{1}{8 \pi^2} r^2 Ln(r) +\sum_{i=2}^
{\infty}f_i^- r^i,~~~W_5^{3(-)}
\end{equation}
\begin{equation}
F(r)=-\frac{1}{10} -\frac{\sqrt{3}}{24 \pi} r^2
-\frac{1}{8 \pi^2} r^2 Ln(r) +\sum_{i=2}^
{\infty}f_i^+ r^i,~~~W_5^{3(+)}
\end{equation}

The $r^2$ bulk term in the $W_5^{3(+)}$
comes from a simple manipulation
of Eqs.(2,3)~[2,14]. However,
the calculation of the constant $A$ of the
$\frac{A}{{(2 \pi)}^2} r^2 Ln(r)$
term is a bit more involved. Adapting the same method
used by Al. Zamolodchikov for the RSOS model~[1,2], we find that
$A=-\frac{1}{2} \sum_{\stackrel{i=1}{ \{i \neq 3,6,..\}}}^{p-3}
(1+\frac{1}{x_i})= -\frac{3}{p+1}$\footnote
{For $W_p^{3(+)}$ theory, the general form of
the $r^2 Ln(r)$ term is
$(-1)^{\frac{p+1}{3}}
\frac{A}{{(2 \pi)}^2} r^2 Ln(r), p=5,8,...$}. The
coefficients $f_n^+$ and $f_n^-$ can be
calculated solving numerically the
Eqs.(2,3). In table (1) we collected
the first 5 of them. We notice~(within
our numerical precision) that $f_2^+ = f_2^-$, then we
have the same mass scales~(m=M) for both signs of the
perturbation $\lambda$. It is also
important to compare Eqs. (11) and (12)
with the expected results from
the perturbation theory for the
$W_5^{3(\pm)}$ models. Comparing the
logarithm divergence in the
perturbation theory with the term
$- \frac{1}{8 {\pi}^2} r^2 Ln(r)$,
we find the exactly relation
between the mass m~(M) and the
coupling constant $\lambda$
\begin{equation}
m= M =(2 \pi) \lambda
\end{equation}
and from the standard results of
perturbation theory~[1], the coefficients
$f_3^{\pm}$ are given by;
\begin{equation}
f_3^{\pm}= \frac{1}{48}
{(\frac{\lambda}{m})}^3 C_{\Phi_3,\Phi_3,\Phi_3}
{\gamma(\frac{1}{4})}^4
\end{equation}
where $C_{\Phi_3,\Phi_3,\Phi_3}=\frac{1}{3} \gamma(\frac{1}{12})
\gamma(\frac{5}{12}) {\gamma(\frac{3}{4})}^2$\footnote{This structure
constant may be calculated using
the decomposition $c_{W_5^3}=\frac{6}{5}=
\frac{1}{2} +\frac{7}{10}$~[22]}, and
$\gamma(x)=\frac{\Gamma(x)}{\Gamma(1-x)}$. We estimate
$f_3^{\pm}=\mp 3.71575994 E-03$,
\footnote{We have also checked that,
for the next model
$W_6^3$, the coefficients
$f_3^{\pm}$ are in agreement
with the perturbation theory. The corresponding
structure constant may be calculated noticing that
$c_{W_6^3}=\frac{10}{7}$
appears in the superconformal
minimal models $SM_p$, $p=12$.~[23]}
in accordance with the TBA results from Table 1.
Moreover, we observe that the
interchange of signs of form $f_n^+=(-1)^n f_n^-,~n=2,3,...$~(see Table 1)
is in agreement
with what one expects
from the perturbation theory around the positive and negative
signs of $\lambda$.

In order to get some
insight about the next to leading corrections in the
infrared regime, we have
solved numerically the Eqs.(2,3) for large R, namely
in the region $50<R<400$. The first correction is determined to be
$R^{-2}$ with very high precision. This suggests that the infrared behaviour
of the $W_5^{3(+)}$ model may be seen as the $W_4^3$ theory perturbed by
the field $T \bar{T}$~(plus other irrelevant fields)
\begin{equation}
A_{W_5^{3(+)}}= A_{W_4^3} +\int d^2 x T \bar{T}(x)
\end{equation}
where $T (\bar{T})$ is the holomorphic~(anti-holomorphic) component of the
stress-energy tensor of the $W_4^3$ model.

We stress that a similar situation happens in the tricritical Ising model
flowing to the Ising theory~[1,2]. We can check this last proposal as
follows. From perturbation theory~[1,2]
the coefficients $a_1, a_2$ proportional
to the terms $a_1 R^{-2}$ and $a_2 R^{-4}$ satisfy the relation
$\frac{a_1^2}{a_2}=-\frac{c_{IR}}{24}=-\frac{1}{30}$.
Our numerical calculation
predicts $\frac{a_1^2}{a_2}=-0.033332(\pm1)$, in good accordance with
the perturbation theory.

For general $p>5$, the infrared behaviour is mainly governed~(as discussed
before) by the pseudoenergies
$\epsilon_i^1=\epsilon_i^2, i=2,3,...,p-4$. This
changes the periodicity of the function
$Y_i^a(\theta)=e^{-\epsilon_i^a(\theta)}$, and predicts
a new expansion to F(r) in powers of $R^{-\frac{6}{p-1}}$.
This exponent
agrees with the conformal dimension of the
$\phi \left [ \begin{array}{cc}
2 & 1 \\ 2 & 1 \\ \end{array} \right ]$ operator in the $W_{p-1}^3$ minimal
models.
Then, we may argue that this field is one of those that are
responsible\footnote{Such
argument has been originally used by Al.Zamolodchikov
in the case of the usual RSOS models~[1,2]} for the
infrared corrections in the $W_p^{3(+)} $ models.

The generalization of our
results for arbitrary N is as follows. The TBA
equations are written as
\begin{equation}
\epsilon_i^a(\theta) -\nu_i^a(\theta)
+\frac{1}{2 \pi} \sum_{j=1}^{p-N} l_{i,j}
\sum_{b=1}^{N-1} \int_{- \infty}^{\infty}d \theta'
K_{a,b}^{i,j}(\theta-\theta')
Ln(1+e^{-\epsilon_j^b(\theta')})=0
\end{equation}
and the Kernel $K_{a,b}^{i,j}$ is given by
\begin{equation}
K_{a,b}^{i,i}(\theta)=-i\frac{d}{d \theta}Ln(S_{a,b}(\theta));~~~
K_{a,b}^{i,j}(\theta)=i\frac{d}{d \theta}Ln(\tilde {S}_{a,b}(\theta)),~~i \neq
j
\end{equation}
where $S_{a,b}$ is the
two-body S-matrix of the Z(N)-parafermionic field
theory perturbed by the energy operator with anomalous dimension
$\Delta=\frac{2}{N+2}$~[18]. The $\tilde {S}_{a,b}$
has the following expression
\begin{eqnarray}
\tilde {S}_{a,b}(\theta) = \prod_{l=1}^{min(a,b)}
F_{|a-b|+2l-1}(\theta), & &
F(\theta)_m =  \frac{Sh \frac{1}{2}(\theta -\frac{i \pi m}{N})}
{Sh \frac{1}{2}(\theta +\frac{i \pi m}{N})}
\end{eqnarray}

One can notice that the only
poles in the physical strip are due to
the two-body S-matrices $S_{a,b}
$of the Z(N)-model. Then, the functions
$\nu_i^a$ have the form
\begin{eqnarray}
\nu_i^a =  \delta_{i,1} m_a Rcosh(\theta),~
(\lambda<0); & &
\nu_i^a =  \frac{M_a R}{2}
e^{\theta} \delta_{i,1} +\frac{M_a R}{2} e^{-\theta}
\delta_{i,p-N},~(\lambda>0)
\end{eqnarray}
where the masses $m_a$ and $M_a$
are given in terms of the masses ratios
of the Z(N) theory, namely
$m_a=m \frac{sin(\frac{a \pi}{N})}{sin(\frac{\pi}{N})}$
; $M_a=M \frac{sin(\frac{a \pi}{N})}{sin(\frac{\pi}{N})}$,
$a=1,2,...,N-1$. The
free-energy E(R) keeps the same form as Eq.(3), only substituting
$\sum_{i=1}^{p-3}$ by the general form $\sum_{i=1}^{p-N}$.

As in  $N=3$ case, the Z(N)-symmetry of
the pseudoenegies $\epsilon_i^j$~($j=1,2,...,N-1$)
are guaranteed by the
properties of the kernel $K_{a,b}^{i,j}$.
We also have two particular
limits of Eqs.(16,17) that are easy to be taken.
For $N=2$, the Eqs.(16,17) are
the same ones proposed by Al.Zamolodchikov
to describe the minimal models
perturbed by the $\phi_{1,3}$ field.
In the case of arbitrary N and $p=N+1$,
they reproduce the known results for
the Z(N)-models perturbed by the leading
energy operator~[14,18].

Proceeding as in the case $N=3$, we have checked the ultraviolet
and infrared behaviours of Eqs.(16,17). We find that  both
regimes
are in accordance with the central charge of the minimal
models $W_p^{N}$~(p=N+1,N+2,...) related to the $WA_{N-1}$-algebras.

In summary we have proposed and investigated the TBA equations of the
minimal models $W_p^N$ perturbed by the least~($Z_N$ invariant)
primary relevant field
$\Phi_N$. The introduction of an extra degree of freedom, $i.e.$ the
``flavour'' $a=1,2,...,N-1$,
is the basic characteristic of Eqs.[2,16], which allows one to
generalize our results for other symmetries.
In our considerations we  have presented only the final results
without entering into
technical details. Following ref.[19] it is also possible to extend
our results to a general class of coset models based on the SU(N) group.
A detailed
account of the technical part of this letter as well as the generalization
to the SU(N) coset will be published elsewhere~[24].

\section*{Acknowledgements}
It is a pleasure to thank G.Sotkov and M.Stanishkov for discussions on
ref.[22].

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(Pocket-lint) - Many, including Motorola, followed the iPad's about-10-inch route with the launch of their first tablet, but there's a lot to be said for a more compact format as seen here with the 8.2-inch Motorola Xoom 2 Media Edition.
But with challengers in this more portable Android tablet war, does the Motorola Xoom 2 Media Edition offer anything that the likes of Samsung haven't? And could it, by some bizarre twist of fate, be better overall than its bigger 10.1-inch brother?
The Motorola Xoom 2 Media Edition follows the same design lines as the larger Xoom 2 model, most easily identified by the clipped corners. This gives the Xoom 2 ME a more aggressive look than the likes of the iPad or the Samsung Galaxy Tab range. It's sharp, angular and interesting.
There is a hint of the rugged about it too, although this isn't a rugged tablet, apart from the SplashGuard coating that will save it from little accidents. Around the back the six Torx screws hold on the metal back plate with the edges offering a tactile, softer finish. It might look sharp and angular, but it's actually grippy and comfortable to hold.
At 388g it's easily light enough to hold one-handed, but you don't get much space around the screen to grip. Motorola have thankfully dealt with this problem, so it can detect a thumb on the screen and ignore it – without it stopping you from performing other touch actions.
In terms of controls, like the other Xooms, the buttons are on the rear. The volume and standby buttons are all adjacent to each other in a slightly recessed panel which makes finding them tricky. It looks tidy, but in practical terms we couldn't change the volume without looking. Even after a month of use, it's an arrangement we haven't got used to.
The placement of the connections does work for us however. The headphone socket sits next to the IR port on one end, the Micro-USB and micro HDMI sit on the other, alongside a flap which opens to reveal… nothing. We imagine that this will offer a SIM card slot on some models. There is no option for microSD expansion, unfortunately.
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One of the things we like about the Xoom 2 ME is that it matches the specs of the 10.1-inch Xoom 2. It has the same 1.2GHz TI OMAP 4 processor, you get the same 1GB RAM, you get the same 16GB of internal storage. It even has the same resolution display.
At 8.2-inches the 1280 x 800 pixel resolution display means you get an impressive 184ppi. That might not sound like much in smartphone terms, but it is also an IPS display, so offers nice sharp details and good colours, with wide viewing angles. The smaller size and tighter pixel pitch means that everything looks good, from the best Honeycomb app, to streaming video and everything in-between.
If we're being really picky, there is a small amount of bleed at the edges, which you might notice when watching video in the dark, but it's nothing to get upset about.
You get all the normal wireless connections you expect, but we found a familiar oddity with Wi-Fi where it would occasionally fail to connect to our home network, needing a little nudge to get going. Bluetooth, GPS and all the sensors are here, including a barometer, something that might see more use in the future than it does now.
The overall package is put together well. The Motorola Xoom 2 Media Edition feels like a quality tablet and despite the lightweight, it doesn't bend, flex or creak and it's survived the odd drop on to the bedroom floor too.
What is a Media Edition?
That's an interesting question. It does make the name more of a mouthful, although we guess that this tablet will colloquially be known as Xoom 2 "the small one". Its media credentials don't bring with it any better handling of "media" over any other Xoom, in fact it's the same experience as the regular Xoom 2. Motorola has said it was down to the fact that it's more portable, for media on the move.
Whatever the reason, as we've already established, video playback looks great. It will handle full HD video, although the native codec support isn't very wide. Fortunately, as this tablet - like all of Motorola's recent releases - chooses to use MotoCast USB for moving content on to the device, it will convert video as necessary, so the experience isn't too bad. If you need wider video support you'll find options on Android Market to do so.
Also wrapped up in MotoCast is the remote access side of things. MotoCast will set itself up as a server on your PC or Mac, so you can access your content from your Motorola device on the move. It's simple and it works with minimal fuss, as long as your home PC is turned on.
There is, however, no sign of conventional DLNA streaming software, so it's worth installing something like Skifta to stream content over your Wi-Fi network at home, because MotoCast will send it via Motorola's servers in the process, which is a waste of broadband. We found it worked perfectly. We also had no problem streaming content from websites like BBC iPlayer, or through the Netflix app, both of which benefit from the quality of the display.
Also sitting in support of media in general is the IR transmitter. Whilst many companies are releasing apps to enable Wi-Fi control over their connected TVs, the resurgence of IR transmitters is welcomed as it acknowledges what people are actually doing with their tablets - sitting in front of the TV, using it as the third screen.
Unlike the more sophisticated offering of the Sony Tablet S, which has a much better remote control app, the Xoom 2 ME relies on Dijit. This is still simple enough to use and we had no problems setting up our TV with it, but it lacks the gloss of the Sony rival.
When it comes to music, you'll find that Motorola have offered some audio control to improve the listening experience. This basically revolves around widening the sound stage through your headphones, so if you want virtual surround sound, you can have it. It works nicely and overall the Xoom 2 sounds great through good quality headphones.
The speakers are rather clever too, as there are three openings, two on the left (or top) and one on the right (or bottom). This means that one wayward hand doesn't block all the sound. Volume is reasonable, although we found vibration across the back when at high volumes – but in all seriousness, are you going to use a tablet at full volume? Probably not.
You also get some of Motorola bundled business apps in the form of Citrix and various meeting apps. There is a front facing camera should you wish to take advantage of video calling and a second 5-megapixel camera on the rear, offering a flash and autofocus. We don't put much stock in tablet cameras as we've yet to ever need to use one in anger, but it works well enough.
The Xoom 2 ME also gives you 720p video capture, but this is slightly limited by the fixed-focus offering, so it isn't ever the sharpest video out there.
Otherwise the experience is very much a stock Android Honeycomb experience and a good one at that. Aside from that minor niggle with Wi-Fi, we've found the Xoom 2 ME to be stable. Flash videos play well, apps open and close with ease and the whole experience is on a par with other top Android tablets. Sure, we bemoan the number of tablet-specific apps that you get on Android, but that's not Motorola's fault.
It's a shame that this tablet doesn't arrive with Ice Cream Sandwich, but it is in the works, with Motorola's older Xoom tablet already receiving the update in some regions.
We're also impressed with the battery. The internal 3900mAh unit doesn't last as long as larger models, but it has faired well in standby and offers about six hours of constant use. It will entertain you across the Atlantic, if not quite all the way to your destination.
There is a lot to like about the Motorola Xoom 2 Media Edition. Where we weren't sure that the larger Xoom 2 offered quite enough, there is something more exciting about the smaller version. The size means it is light and portable, but also it's easy to type with two thumbs - without the stretch of a larger tablet.
We also like the fact that Motorola haven't messed around with it. There has been the slight tweak here and there, but the interface is essentially raw Honeycomb, so you don't have to contend with added, unnecessary, features. We also found it to be stable in most cases, with nothing to suggest there was an underlying problem.
On the flipside of this equation you have the occasional Wi-Fi problems and the increased portability means a smaller battery. For home users that shouldn't be a problem, but obviously it will only last you so long away from power. The lack of an external option for memory expansion rounds out the flaws of the device.
In summary then, we have no problem recommending the Motorola Xoom 2 Media Edition to anyone looking for a compact and portable tablet. The build and design are both good quality and the niggles are only minor. Where the Xoom 2 10.1-inch didn't offer much of an incentive to buy over the original Xoom, the smaller Media Edition is more attractive offer.
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Mobility may predict elderly heart attack survivors' repeat hospital stays
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Standing up from a seated position and walking across a room may help predict which heart attack survivors over age 75 will require repeat hospital stays within a month.
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DALLAS, April 23, 2019 – Determining which elderly heart attack patients take longer to stand from a seated position and walk across a room may help predict who will be readmitted to the hospital within a month, according to new research in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, an American Heart Association journal.
Nearly 1 in 5 older adults hospitalized for heart attack is readmitted for heart failure, bleeding, irregular heart beat or other complications within 30 days of discharge, which is costly and detrimental to patients' quality of life.
"In general, there has been a lot of interest in preventing hospital readmissions among older patients within 30 days of discharge from the hospital, because of how common and costly they are," said study author John A. Dodson, M.D., M.P.H., assistant professor of Medicine and Population Health, and director of the NYU Geriatric Cardiology program in New York City. "Heart attack is one of the conditions specifically identified by Medicare as a priority for readmissions reduction, but so far it's been challenging to predict specifically which patients with heart attack will get readmitted."
In this study, researchers developed a first-of-its-kind prediction tool that considers functional impairments and traditional factors to identify which patients over age 75 may require repeat hospitalization.
Researchers analyzed data on 3,006 elderly heart patients (average age 81, 44 percent women, 10 percent nonwhite) in a study called ComprehenSIVe Evaluation of risk in Older Adults with AMI (SILVER-AMI) which enrolled participants from 94 U.S. hospitals. Participants underwent in-hospital assessment of functional impairments including cognition, vision, hearing and mobility. Functional mobility was based on the "Timed Up and Go" (TUG) assessment which timed how long it took to rise from a chair, walk 10 feet, then return to the chair.
Within 30 days, 547 participants (18.2 percent) were readmitted to a hospital. Researchers noted that impaired mobility, measured by how long it took to complete the TUG (or being unable to complete it at all), was the only functional impairment associated with 30-day readmission. Those who took longer than 25 seconds had nearly double the odds of readmission compared to those who completed it in less than 15 seconds. Other more traditional risk factors, including chronic lung disease and arrhythmias, were also associated with readmission.
"I think that impaired performance on the functional mobility test is a marker of generalized vulnerability to the stresses that can lead a patient to be readmitted to the hospital, such as infection, falls and recurrent cardiovascular events. There's considerable overlap between impaired mobility and something called the frailty syndrome, which is generally thought of as an increased vulnerability to these stresses," Dodson said.
The study excluded survivors with severe cognitive impairment or delirium; some eligible patients declined to participate; and patients in the SILVER AMI trial may be healthier than the general population – all factors that may limit the generalizability of the findings.
"There are other factors at play, such as performance of the health system, that are important in determining readmission risk," he said. "The findings will need to be replicated in future studies."
The study was coordinated by Yale University. Principal Investigator, Sarwat Chaudhry, M.D., noted that, "Given the aging of the population, there is growing interest in the role of functional impairments, such as those in mobility, cognition and muscle strength, in prognosis after major events such as heart attack. SILVER-AMI provides important evidence about how these impairments affect risk of readmission in older patients. Future studies from the SILVER data will provide information about mortality, falls and quality of life in this population."
An editorial by Michael W. Rich, MD notes that the study was limited to 30-day all cause readmissions which may not be relative to long term clinical outcomes, especially death. "Moreover, it fails to consider outcomes that are of greater import to older adults, such as physical and cognitive function, maintenance of independence, and quality of life. "
"We are facing a growing need to redesign healthcare delivery to meet the needs of this population. SILVER-AMI represents an important step forward in understanding the health status of older adults hospitalized with heart attack, as well as the factors that impact clinical outcomes," he wrote.
Other co-authors are Alexandra M. Hajduk, Ph.D., M.P.H.; Terrence E. Murphy, Ph.D.; Mary Geda, R.N., M.S.N.; Harlan M. Krumholz, M.D., M.S.; Sui Tsang, M.S.; Michael G. Nanna, M.D.; Mary E. Tinetti, M.D.; David Goldstein, B.S.; Daniel E. Forman, M.D.; Karen P. Alexander, M.D.; and Thomas M. Gill, M.D. No authors reported relevant disclosures.
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health funded the study.
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Continuing from our conversation highlighting the outlook on debt's role in developing nations in Big Debt Crises —and how our ACD parallels these ideas — I've decided to cross paths with Ray Dalio once more to discuss some new insights of truth from his writings.
Borrowing from one of my favorite character's infamous lines in Wall Street, Gordon Gekko states: "Greed is good." So is debt.
In Asia, debt holds a major role in incentivizing economies to grow.
Debt is created as a result of credit generation. Because credit provides spending power to consumers who have the willingness to purchase goods and other assets, its growth is crucial in driving and sustaining economic growth. It also allows businesses to expand their operations when opportunity arises, instead of when they simply have enough capital.
This leads me to my next point about debt's nature.
Debt growth is a good indicator of where the next stock market boom will be. The expectation of future profits often attracts investors and speculators alike into a country's stock market, driving its performance sky-high.
However, it is the productivity of debt—how efficiently borrowed money is used—which determines whether economic growth can be sustained and for how long.
Investing in the right sectors, but at the wrong time when debt productivity has stagnated or declined, will expose your investment to stock market volatility and capital losses.
And what is the Number One Rule of investing according to The Oracle of Omaha?
This is why I've designed the Asian Capital Development Model to analyze debt productivity in order to highlight the right sectors and stocks, as well as when to invest and exit for members of our Asia Insider premium publication.
Compared to established countries, such as my home of Canada, developing countries have much lower standard of livings and few social safety nets, like monthly social security or pensions.
The pains that these countries suffer are much more intense during recessions.
In the case of Vietnam in 2012, it was a classic "inflationary deleveraging," as Dalio calls it. Vietnam's inflation hit 23% in 2012, the general population was reeling in agony, FDI dried up, constructions around Vietnam's economic center of Ho Chi Minh City were frozen, and consumer spending dropped to a five-year low.
This was an eye-opening experience that inspired me to formulate the Asian Capital Development Model, so I would be able to detect upcoming economic growth and contracts in the biggest Asian countries including China, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia.
Conventional economic "wisdom" often fails to understand the role of debt and credit in Asian economies. Even worse, mainstream economics completely neglect how credits affect equity performance, but also how this credit demand fluctuates in cycles.
I believe Dalio has many useful ideas on debt cycles and how they operate, so any serious investors looking to expand their perspective should pick up his book ASAP.
For myself, having gained first-hand experience by living through both the good and bad side of multiple debt cycles in Asia, I have accumulated insights on not only how debt cycles work but also how to profit from them, aided by our proprietary model, the Asian Capital Development (ACD).


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I love the idea of crowdfunding.
If I had any confidence that people would fund a Kickstarter of some kind, I'd set it up.
Daily I entertain fantasies about crowdfunding something I'd like to do. Not stuff I actually need to pay for, but for dumb, fun things I'd like to do.
Here are the TOP 5 crowdfunding fantasies I dream about at least 20 times a day.
1. A PROFESSIONAL MISTERSETH CD!
I have several MisterSeth digital albums available, but they're not the best quality and people don't seem to have much interest in buying them unless I badger or beg them.
I tried to get a teacher creativity grant to make one, but the people in charge of handing those out didn't think I should, I guess.
If I started a crowdfunding campaign for a MisterSeth professionally recorded album... I wouldn't know where to start. I'm not sure how much I should ask for. I know I'd need to include the cost for studio rental, mastering, production, other stuff I don't know yet, and enough money to take time off from work to make the album.
I would offer donor perks like personalized songs, stickers, local concerts, etc.
This can extend to professional sethifus albums or an album of classic jazz standards Frank Sinatra/Michael Buble-style. I'd call it "Lower Your Standards".
I recently heard about the world's most expensive taco.
I love tacos and would love to eat this taco!
If I could figure out all the math for travel, hotels, the food itself, etc. I'd pick 5 or so items like this, figure out the goal amount, and gofundme it!
I'd travel to each place, film it, review each item for youtube, etc.
I love travel food shows.
I'd also like to do a show where I travel around to find places that still have Rockafire Explosion animatronic bands.
3. SCROOGE MCDUCK COIN VAULT BALL PIT!
I wrote about this idea several years ago.
The gist is that I want to swim through coins like Scrooge McDuck.
I know this isn't possible, but I love the idea. I could swim through a ball pit of puffy fake coins though.
If big, puffy, plastic coins don't actually exist, I would have to hire a company to make them.
Donor perks could be things like if you donate $50 I'd send you one of the coins when I was all done with the money vault/ball pit. For $100 maybe a puffy gold bar (I'd have several different kinds of "currency" in the vault. See above pic). For $1000 you could come on over and have a quick dip in the coin ball pit yourself!
I love this idea, but don't know where I'd get a vault or how much it would cost to fill it with enough puffy coins that I could swim in it. I don't even know how much it would cost to have that many puffy coins, gold bricks, etc. made for such a thing.
Maybe if I presented the idea to Disney they'd help... they do have a new Ducktails coming out soon!
4. COMPLETING MY BUCKET LIST!
I've mentioned my Bucket List a time or two. It would be cool to raise the money to do such things.
Especially hugging the lovable, hug-able, furry Grover.
This is the ultimate fundraising fantasy.
The general idea is that I would raise enough money to quit my job and never have to get another job.
Instead I would fund all of my creative endeavors.
writing: books, plays, short stories. Doesn't matter if they get published by professional outfits or just self publishing.
music: everything listed above and more!
But I doubt enough people would want to give me money for such things.
Oh well. I'll just keep dreaming.
DON'T POOP ON MY DREAMS!!!!!


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Are you looking to join a dynamic, inclusive team environment with a culture of collaboration and belonging?
Well, this may be the role for you. Ready to design what's next?
In this role, you will work alongside a team of friendly, passionate, and creative product managers and developers to bring our products to market. You create product release plans that ensure our teams develop solutions using ADP's cloud-based AI and machine learning-enhanced payroll, tax, HR, talent, or benefits solutions. You'll make them easier to use and help our clients stay compliant, manage costs, and save time.
We're looking for someone who excels when no two days are the same. Integrity, resilience, and pushing the boundaries are must-haves in this job. Whether you're in meetings with clients or sales, developers, or design, you'll be the guiding voice that helps us clarify ideas so we can create a product roadmap. You stay close to market trends, anticipate our customers' next questions, and bring new ideas into the mix. You love evangelising about your product and communicate with confidence. Still, you also have the experience to take your product into the marketplace and position it competitively for maximum financial impact.
You've worked with Agile teams and understand product delivery cycles and how to satisfy a diverse group of global stakeholders. You communicate progress to them and provide great products using agile methodology. From concept to code, your voice will influence project success. As part of our team, you'll find exciting challenges, get opportunities to grow your career, and develop solid friendships as we design what's next for ADP and the industry.
Like what you see? Apply now!
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Lead our Core Platform scrum team, driving decisions ranging from building, buying or partnering to facilitate new capabilities or enhance existing ones.
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Provide consistency at the platform level by crafting standards and best practices.
Participate in Scrum ceremonies and conduct ongoing grooming with your team.
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Be surrounded by curious learners. We align ourselves with other smart people in an environment where we grow and elevate one another to the next level. We encourage our associates to listen, stay agile, and learn from mistakes.
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Boom TV (initially operated by DTH Television Group) was a Romanian telecommunications company, which mainly offered satellite television. The program packages offered by Boom were made to satisfy the needs of the viewers by selecting the programs and offering exclusive shows according to the presentation from the launching of Boom. Due to excessive debt, the parent company (DTH Television Gro) filled for insolvency in May 2010 and the Boom network was acquired by Romtelecom in March 2011.

Milestones
 21 December 2005: The first tests on Amos satellite for this operator.
 April 2006: Official sources announce the launching at the beginning of May 2006.
 27 April 2006: The first official announcement regarding the program offered by Boom TV
 4 May 2006: The official launching of the digital program Boom TV
 18 February 2007: Kanal D is available in the Boom TV package.
 25 December 2020: The first tests on Hellas Sat satellite for this operator.

References

External links
 Boom Extrasatelit

Direct broadcast satellite services
Television companies of Romania
Companies based in Bucharest


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Michael Julius Moravcsik (25 juny 1928, Budapest, Hongria - 25 abril 1989, Torí, Itàlia) va ser físic teòric de l'energia i professor a la Universitat d'Oregon a Eugene fins a l'any 1987. També es dedicà a investigar la metododologia de la ciència i el desenvolupament de la ciència al tercer món, fent especials contribucions en el camp de la cienciometria. En un altre ordre de coses també és conegut per ser estudiós i crític de la música.

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