We relaxed for the morning, and then after lunch we took the collectivo taxi into the town of Valle de Bravo. We're actually about 7 kms (4.5 miles) from the center of town, but the taxis run regularly and are very inexpensive.
It costs just 10 pesos (80 cents) each for us to hop in a collectivo taxi to town. These are actual taxis, small Nissan Sentra type cars that run a specific route all day long. Sometimes, several cars will go by that have no room in them, and then one will come by empty, or with one or two people already in them and you simply hop in and get out whenever you want. The cost is different depending on where you get in and out. So it's essentially a shared taxi. Why don't they have this sort of public transportation in Canada or the U.S.?
There are very few gringos in Valle de Bravo. We find this very strange when you consider the number of gringos who retire in San Miguel de Allende and Ajijic (Lake Chapala area). We think it's the herd mentality. As an expat population grows, it simply attracts more expats. San Miguel de Allende would be a great place, except that 10% of the population are gringos. And we simply don't understand the attraction to Ajijic. They say it's the weather, but Valle de Bravo has similar weather and a MUCH better lake. And it's not any more expensive here, so where are the gringo's? As I say, it's very strange.
The lake was calm yesterday morning, and all the weekenders have gone home. If you notice the rock cliff on the hill to the left, that is where we climbed up to.
We walked to an area where there are many expensive Mexican homes.
Many of the homes are behind high walls and you can't really see what they look like.
And the cobbled road is fairly steep in places.
Most of the homes in this area are built with a beautiful view in mind.
We found a path that goes to the top above the expensive homes. Here's Ruth, enjoying the view!
Looking towards central Valle de Bravo.
Looking down on the expensive part of town!
A popular spot for hang gliding, in fact the world championships were held here in 2009.
Then, we walked to the center of town. We stopped at the bus terminal and found out the info for our bus ride to Mexico City. It's going to cost 130 pesos ($10.40) each for a one way ride. It takes two hours and 15 minutes to get there, and a bus leaves every hour on the hour in the morning.
We bought a fresh whole pineapple, a cantaloupe, and four grapefruits for a total of 32 pesos ($2.56)!
We were here in December of 2010, and so we knew that Valle de Bravo has a beautiful central plaza. We bought an ice cream and we sat and watched the people for a while. Then we took the collectivo taxi back to Sherman. What a great afternoon.
It s sure is nice to find and beautiful area that you can enjoy and not over crowded with gringos. Enjoy Mexico City.
I don't think a shared taxi will work in the U.S. We tend to be a bit selfish. Sad!
Lots of private pools!! Love the collectivos great idea for any large city.
That policeman in the bottom photo is carrying a gun! Yikes! What is the cost of electricity there? I am surprised to see very few solar panels on the houses.
LOL...what, policemen in the U.S. don't carry guns?? And since when would an American be worried about someone carrying a gun??!!
Electricity prices in Mexico vary, but are much more expesnive than the U.S. You'll notice these are expensive homes...the people probably do not worry about their cost of electricity.
Seems like it would be wonderful to return to a place you have known and loved in years before. It would be warm and familiar. Guess that happens if you are able tostart out traveling at a young enough age that you can repeat yourself. :-) Your stay here has been beautiful to read about.
Shhh! Don't let the rest of the world know about such a beautiful spot or before you know it, it will be overrun with gringos.
I enjoy reading about your travels...wish we could have done the same when we were your age. We can live your experinces with you...thank you.
glad to see you are both still enjoying yourselves!!..nice views today!!
We absolutely have to go there one day. It sounds perfect! ... hope it stays that way. Thanks for sharing it with all of us!
The photo of the lake looks so calm and peaceful!
Each post you write about this area makes it that much more attractive to us for a future visit.


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President Trump's decision to declare a national emergency in order to circumvent Congress and secure funds to build a wall on the Mexican border puts him on a collision course with lawmakers from his own party.
No Republican senator has said they will break ranks and vote in favor of a resolution of disapproval that Democrats are expected to bring to the floor, but there are reasons to expect some defections.
A number of Republicans fear Trump's move will undermine Congress and embolden a future Democratic president to take similar actions.
Here are 10 Republican senators who could vote against the president.
She hasn't definitively said how she will vote and suggested to reporters Thursday that her decision could swing on how much money Trump plans to redirect through his emergency declaration.
Voting against Trump's declaration would give her some distance from the president, which could help her politically after she voted to confirm Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
She has also said that acting "unilaterally" raises a concern about precedent.
She has also voiced anxiety about how the action could erode congressional authority.
Tillis is another Democratic target in 2020, though his state has voted for the GOP candidate for president in the past two cycles.
He has generally been a strong ally of Trump's, but he may want to demonstrate independence.
Tillis, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, worries that Trump's plan to take money from military construction projects for the wall could undermine defense readiness.
Alexander, an institutionalist and student of history, is attuned to the constitutional and separation of powers questions raised by Trump's action.
He's also retiring, which gives him the freedom to vote his conscience.
Alexander was one of six Republicans who voted last month for a Democratic measure to reopen the federal government without additional funding for the border wall.
On Friday, he called Trump's action "unnecessary, unwise and inconsistent with the Constitution," warning it could set the precedent for a president to declare an emergency to tear down border barriers or close coal plants.
Gardner, like Collins, faces reelection next year in a state won by Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton.
In a statement, he said Congress is "most appropriately situated to fund border security," but he hasn't said how he'd vote on a disapproval resolution.
lawsuit against Trump's action. Nearly 100 people gathered outside Gardner's Fort Collins office Monday to protest Trump's announcement.
Rubio, whom Trump defeated in the 2016 GOP primary, says he will review the administration's arguments on its statutory and constitutional powers.
"I am skeptical it will be something I can support," he has said, noting the precedent it could set.
He warned Monday of its implications for military projects.
"Just as a matter of policy, our military construction budget is already behind schedule compared to where we need to be for some of our facilities around this country, so I think it's a bad idea," he said.
Romney, one of six Republicans to vote to reopen the government without additional wall funding, last week said he wanted to see what "legislative authority he might cite" before rendering a decision on an emergency declaration.
The Utah senator has harshly criticized Trump, and his national stature as a past GOP presidential nominee has set him up as a rival leader within the party to Trump.
A spokesman said Lee is undecided on how to vote on any resolution that comes to the Senate floor.
Lee has been a leading advocate for giving Congress more say over Trump's authority to use military force.
In December, he was one of seven Republicans who voted for a resolution to end U.S. military assistance to Saudi Arabia in Yemen's civil war. He co-wrote the resolution with Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.).
Moran has quietly emerged as an independent-minded lawmaker who's willing to buck Trump on big votes.
He also voted with Lee and Collins in December to rein in Trump's war-making authority, sending a message to Saudi Arabia after the killing of U.S.-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Moran argues that Trump's decision could embolden future presidents to circumvent Congress.
"I'm worried that if it gets used this time, what's the next instance in which it becomes used?" he said last week.
Paul has emerged as a confidant of Trump's, but he has also styled himself a constitutionalist throughout his Senate career and regularly bucks his party's leadership on votes that strike at his core principles.
Paul has warned against circumventing Congress's power of the purse.
And Paul hasn't been shy about bucking Trump on other high-profile questions, as shown through his attempt to stop arms sales to Saudi Arabia.
He voted with Lee, Collins and Moran in December to curb the president's war powers and regularly defends the independence of the separate branches of government.
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These transformational plans are on hold until an appeal is heard which will consider a property developer's plans, twice rejected by City of Edinburgh Council, to build a large hotel on this site. The appeal process was due to start in September 2018.
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1,000 glowing drones illuminated the sky of Guangzhou on February 11th, 2017, setting up the new Guinness world record. Watch the enchanting video!
Celebrated on the 15th day of the first month of the lunar calendar, the Lantern Festival is one of the biggest celebrations in China and Chinese communities all over the world.
While the origin of the festival is surrounded by quite a few different myths and legends, everyone can agree that this is the celebration of good luck, fortune, and happiness.
This year, the beautiful 2000-year-old tradition met innovative technology and got the whole world mesmerized by the magical outcome.
Festivities, already filled with traditional mouth-watering food, fireworks, various folk custom performances, colorful lanterns and dancing dragons, were enriched by a magnificent display of 1000 illuminated drones.
The show was delivered by a successful collaboration between Tianhe (which means "a river in the sky") district government in Guangzhou and one of the world's leading drone manufacturers: Ehang.
For this impressive, Guinness world record breaking performance Ehang used their cute and compact Ghost Drone 2.0, weighing slightly over 1kg and known for its ease of use and 4K sports camera and very reasonable price, making it a perfect choice for beginners.
Operated by an automated computer system, this huge swarm of drones were up in the air for 15 minutes, keeping a 1.5-meter distance from each other in order to avoid collision.
The drones positioned themselves into neat and precise formations, creating multi-coloured images of the map of China, a rooster (2017 is the "Fire Rooster Year" in Chinese calendar), Chinese character "福," (which means "blessing"), among others. All this being accompanied by Yellow River Piano Concerto in the background.
It's unclear whether Ehang's plan was actually to beat the Guinness "Most UAVs airborne simultaneously" record (the previous one was won by Intel's 500 drones in November 2016), or to attract the world's attention to their ambitious and amazing project to launch a hover taxi service in Dubai this summer, but…we don't care, do we? We loved that colorful and dynamic aerial display. It was awesome!


PRINCETON, N.J., September 5, 2018 /3BL Media/ -- Today, for the fifth year in a row, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY) is launching Coast 2 Coast 4 Cancer, a nearly month-long cross-country bike ride to raise money for cancer research. From September 5-25, 109 company employees will ride a total of nearly 3,000 miles from Cannon Beach, OR, to Long Branch, NJ with the goal of raising $1 million for the V Foundation for Cancer Research. Funds raised will be matched dollar for dollar by Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, up to a $500,000 maximum donation.


Deepa Mani, Assistant Professor and Joint Executive Director, and Shankadeep Banerjee, Research Associate at ISB's Srini Raju Centre for IT and the Networked Economy (SRITNE) have developed a Smart Cities Maturity Model (SCMM) that will help Indian cities to assess where they currently are on their journey to being smart cities and decide how they want to align their strategic priorities and resources.
In India, urbanisation is a rapidly growing trend fuelled by the government's emphasis on the manufacturing and services sectors as engines of growth and the transition thereof to these sectors from agriculture. As per the 2011 census report, more than 600 million Indians will be living in urban areas by 2031, and the contribution of urban India to her GDP is expected to rise from 52% in 2011 to 75% in 2031. Yet, the current state of infrastructure, human capital and services in Indian cities is an important constraint in accommodating the pace of urbanisation. A plan for rapid development of 100 smart cities by the Government of India intends to address this challenge. A smart city is commonly defined as one that leverages technology to integrate and optimise its limited resources towards better habitability, sustainability and citizen empowerment. But there is limited understanding of how technology-enabled solution(s) will help a city evolve into safe, secure, and efficient urban cities. After all, one solution would not fit all regions.
In response to the need for a tool for benchmarking and effective design of smart cities, we have designed a framework, the Smart City Maturity Model (SCMM), which helps a region (city or state) assess its technology readiness in absolute and relative terms, and consequently, implement a solution that is uniquely aligned with its resources and capabilities. SCMM will help governments grow and expand their cities as urban centres by identifying technologies, processes and enabling policies that help the cities deliver citizen services in a reliable, sustainable and efficient manner.
Based on the state of their physical and social infrastructure, Indian states can be categorised into four clusters of development – development laggards, low moderate development, high moderate development and development leaders.
Within each cluster of development, states that are technology leaders (based on citizen usage of computers, mobile and Internet) – Delhi, Haryana, Maharashtra, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Chandigarh and Kerala – enjoyed significantly greater per capita GDP, innovation and quality of life than technology laggards.
For maximal benefits, the smart city solution must be aligned with the physical and social infrastructure of the city as well as its technology readiness.
Our case analysis reveals five smart city solutions – information dissemination, services optimisation, services replication, services integration and connected services. The first two solutions are best suited to cities which have been identified as developmental laggards or low moderate development while the latter three are aligned with cities which have been identified as high moderate development or development leaders.
More mature smart city solutions involve significant change management effort, including incentives for stakeholder involvement, process and structural redesign and coordination amongst several key agencies in the government.
The SCMM Framework (Figure 1) broadly consists of two parts – an Assessment Framework and a Solution Framework. The Assessment Framework helps a city or state assess the condition of its social, physical and technological development to identify its readiness for implementation of smart city solutions. The Solution Framework helps the city design a smart city solution that is uniquely aligned with its state of development or smart city readiness. The smart city solution may be characterised in terms of its operating model, technology and process design, and the extent of stakeholder involvement in the solution.
The Assessment Framework positions a city on a development trajectory based on the state of its physical and social infrastructure. In the current study, we assess these development parameters using 2011 Census data. Factor analyses of the indicators detailed in Figure 2 reveals three second-order factors – education levels, access to amenities and infrastructure. Our choice of these parameters is driven by the findings of a rich body of work that technology-enabled smart city solutions are supported by both the physical infrastructure of the city as well as the motivation and ability of its people to leverage such solutions.
Cluster analysis of the development parameters revealsfour groups of Indian states – laggards, low moderate development, high moderate development and leaders (Figure 3). Laggards score low on all development parameters while leaders score high on all parameters. Low moderates are close to laggards in terms of social infrastructure but have superior physical infrastructure. High moderates score the same as leaders on social infrastructure indicators but lag behind in physical infrastructure. There is a significant gap between low and high moderates on all parameters of social and physical infrastructure.
Based on the state of their physical and social infrastructure, Indian states can be categorised into four clusters of development – development laggards, low moderate development, high moderate development and development leaders.Our case analysis reveals five smart city solutions – information dissemination, services optimisation, services replication, services integration and connected services.
Information and communication technologies (ICT) are at the heart of smart city solutions. Indeed, a first step towards implementing smart cities is ensuring the latter's technology readiness through the establishment of appropriate digital infrastructure. Therefore, as a next step, within each cluster of development, we separated states by their technology readiness in terms of access to modern technologies like computers, Internet and the mobile phone. A comparison of the economic performance of technology leaders and laggards within each development cluster provides preliminary evidence of the performance impact of smartness of cities. As shown in Figure 3, within each cluster of development, states characterised as technology leaders systematically outperformed the technology laggards.
The results emphasise the important role played by digital infrastructure in states for their economic and social development. Such assessment of the digital infrastructure of an area is also necessary prelude to the implementation of smart city solutions. As we note in the solution framework, the smart city solution must be uniquely aligned with the social and infrastructural development of the state to realise maximal benefits.
The Solution Framework also details the defining characteristics of and challenges in implementation of smart city solutions at each level of the maturity curve. These characteristics are based on an extensive review of the Information Systems (IS) literature on large-scale technology adoption and implementations. The scope of the solution increases along the maturity curve from autonomous applications with limited stakeholder involvement to integrative applications characterised by high levels of interdependence and coordination amongst stakeholders.
The Solution Framework maps a smart city solution to the state of development of the focal area. Based on an extensive review of 25 smart city solutions worldwide, we identify five stages of the smart city maturity curve – Information Dissemination, Services Optimisation, Services Replication, Services Integration and Connected Services. These five stages and the points on the development trajectory that they map to are outlined in Figure 5 below.
The Solution Framework also details the defining characteristics of and challenges in implementation of smart city solutions at each level of the maturity curve. These characteristics are based on an extensive review of the Information Systems (IS) literature on large-scale technology adoption and implementations. The scope of the solution increases along the maturity curve from autonomous applications with limited stakeholder involvement to integrative applications characterised by high levels of interdependence and coordination amongst stakeholders. The allied operating model too progresses from being diversified with low levels of process standardisation and data integration to being unified with high levels of process standardisation and data integration. In turn, the change management effort that complements the technology solution also increases along the continuum with services replication, integration and connectedness requiring high levels of structural and process redesign, incentives for user adoption, and coordination and integration of effort amongst stakeholders. The attributes of each of the smart city solutions, including operating model, process standardisation, data integration, citizen participation, and complementary change management effort is detailed in Figure 6. Our research suggests that all these parameters must be addressed in tandem for the smart city solution to deliver the intended impact on quality of citizen services.
The Solution Framework described above may also be extended to the implementation of a specific technology solution within a city or state. For example, consider the implementation of Hyderabad Traffic Integrated Management Systems (H-TRIMS), Hyderabad Traffic Police's replacement of their 20-year old traffic management system comprising standalone, manually operated signals. H-TRIMS are integrated traffic management service spanning 221 signals in the city, which are automated and centrally controlled by a Traffic Command Centre. Monitoring of traffic congestion, redirection of traffic flows through variable message boards, and synchronised signalling and corridor management are all coordinated across the city by a central command and control system. The system is supported by a back-up power management solution to provide non-stop connectivity as well as a central MIS solution for the management of emergency situations like terrorist attacks, accidents, VVIP movements, etc. Below, we illustrate how our Solution Framework can also be applied to this specific technology solution implementation in a state or city. Specifically, we detail various techniques of implementation of H-TRIMS that align with the state of development of a city as identified by the assessment framework.
SRITNE's Smart City Maturity Model (SCMM) represents a preliminary effort to develop a framework that will help cities design technology-enabled urban development solutions that are uniquely aligned with their resources and capabilities. The development trajectory delineated in the current study is more illustrative of parameters that can be used to assess the "smartness" or readiness of cities for technology enabled solutions.
In the case of H-TRIMS (Figure 7), a solution that focuses on information dissemination alone would involve a limited or pilot implementation with a few signals that are manually operated and a few that are set to automatically change based on traffic flow. The pilot implementation may be complemented with a website or SMS alerts that disseminate important static information to citizens such as traffic services, new regulations, etc.
A solution that focuses on services optimisation is also suited to regions with low to low-moderate level of development and technology readiness. In the context of H-TRIMS (Figure 8), such a solution would involve traffic signals at all junctions to be set to automatically change based on traffic flow. Based on the digital infrastructure of the state, cameras at traffic signals could be set up to automatically detect violations or other incidents and send alerts to the relevant authorities and citizens. However, these signals may not be integrated to provide centralised traffic control services or surveillance.
The third and fourth stages of SCMM solution framework are more suitable for regions with high moderate levels of development and fairly sophisticated digital infrastructure as this solution involves enhanced services replication and integration. What this would mean for H-TRIMS (details in Figure 9) is that all signals are set to automatically change based on traffic flow. The data from these signals, including videos, are integrated and owned by a central or unified command and control centre. Integrated data, in turn, allows for automation of citizen interactions, greater citizen participation and improved productivity of the traffic police. The current vision and implementation of H-TRIMS is representative of the Services Replication and Services Integration phase of the Solution Framework.
Data on individual violations and transgressions can be linked to Aadhaar-enabled bank accounts to solicit penalty payments on user log in.
The central command and control centre can send real time alerts on major incidents or violations to ground staff for better law enforcement, and reduction of accidents as well as corruption.
Traffic data at all junctions can be made available to various empanelled agencies such as emergency vehicle management systems and crime desks so they can take appropriate effective actions.
Rendering the traffic data open can empower citizens to develop value added applications which not only represent increased innovation and entrepreneurial activity but also help the government in better service delivery.
Investments in smart data warehouses and big data analytics help detect patterns and anomalies (reckless driving, etc.) that can, in turn, be used to predict accidents or criminal activity and proactively alert the relevant authorities.
As all cities begin to implement such solutions, the underlying data can be shared across cities to track suspicious vehicles through standardised image processing of vehicle attributes (like registration number, color, make, etc).
Additional sensors for tracking air pollution, etc. can be installed in the area and connected to the smart traffic lights so that the latter become conduits/ channels for dissemination of sensor data.
Smart traffic lights data can be integrated into intelligent, self-driven transport vehicles.
SRITNE's Smart City Maturity Model (SCMM) represents a preliminary effort to develop a framework that will help cities design technology-enabled urban development solutions that are uniquely aligned with their resources and capabilities. The development trajectory delineated in the current study is more illustrative of parameters that can be used to assess the "smartness" or readiness of cities for technology-enabled solutions. We are currently engaged in collating archival data at the district level to estimate a development trajectory for Indian cities. Similarly, we are working with a set of technology providers to obtain a more granular characterisation of each of the maturity levels. Notwithstanding these limitations of the current framework, the SCMM represents a robust urban planning tool that would be an asset for the central and state governments in order to achieve their smart city ambitions.
We thank Reema Gupta at SRITNE for research assistance. We also thank IBM for valuable insights on smart city implementations worldwide and Yadavalli Subrahmanyam for valuable insights on the H-TRIMS project. A detailed report on the Smart City Maturity Model is available on the SRITNE website.
Doctoral student of Management Information Systems at the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta.


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package org.modelmapper.functional.deepmapping;

import static org.testng.Assert.assertEquals;
import static org.testng.Assert.assertNull;

import org.modelmapper.AbstractTest;
import org.modelmapper.TypeMap;
import org.testng.annotations.Test;

/**
 * @author Jonathan Halterman
 */
@Test(groups = "functional")
@SuppressWarnings("unused")
public class NestedMappingTest7 extends AbstractTest {
  private static class S1 {
    S2 sub = new S2();
  }

  private static class S2 {
    int something = 2;
    int somethingelse = 5;
    S3 subsub = new S3();

    int[] getItems() {
      return new int[] { 1, 2, 3 };
    }
  }

  private static class S3 {
    String one = "1";
    String two = "2";
  }

  private static class D1 {
    D2 sub;
    int subSomething;
  }

  private static class D2 {
    int[] items;
    int somethingelse;
    D3 subsub;
  }

  private static class D3 {
    String one;
    String two;
  }

  /**
   * <pre>
   * sub/items -> sub/items
   * sub/something -> subSomething
   * nullString -> nullString
   * </pre>
   */
  public void shouldValidateTypeMap() {
    modelMapper.getTypeMap(S1.class, D1.class);
    modelMapper.validate();
  }

  public void shouldMapModelWithNullItems() {
    D1 result = modelMapper.map(new S1(), D1.class);
    assertEquals(result.sub.items, new int[] { 1, 2, 3 });
    assertEquals(result.sub.somethingelse, 5);
    assertEquals(result.sub.subsub.one, "1");
    assertEquals(result.sub.subsub.two, "2");
    assertEquals(result.subSomething, 2);
  }
}


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Gubesh Peak (, ) is the peak rising to 1407 m in Flowers Hills, Sentinel Range in Ellsworth Mountains, Antarctica.  It surmounts Rutford Ice Stream to the east and Sikera Valley to the west.

The peak is named after the settlement of Gubesh in Western Bulgaria.

Location
Gubesh Peak is located at , which is 11.29 km east by north of Mount Havener, 13.95 km south-southeast of Dickey Peak and 13.4 km northwest of Batil Spur, and 8.31 km northeast of Taylor Spur in Doyran Heights.  US mapping in 1961, updated in 1988.

See also
 Mountains in Antarctica

Maps
 Vinson Massif.  Scale 1:250 000 topographic map.  Reston, Virginia: US Geological Survey, 1988.
 Antarctic Digital Database (ADD). Scale 1:250000 topographic map of Antarctica. Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR). Since 1993, regularly updated.

Notes

External links
 Gubesh Peak. SCAR Composite Antarctic Gazetteer.
 Bulgarian Antarctic Gazetteer. Antarctic Place-names Commission. (details in Bulgarian, basic data in English)

External links
 Gubesh Peak. Copernix satellite image

Bulgaria and the Antarctic
Ellsworth Mountains
Mountains of Ellsworth Land

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


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T-Mobile (TMUS)
T-Mobile US, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides wireless services for branded postpaid and prepaid, and wholesale customers in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands. The company offers voice, messaging, and data services. It also provides wireless devices, including smartphones, wearables, tablets, and other mobile communication devices, as well as accessories; and wirelines services. The company offers its services under the T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile, and Sprint brands. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington.
Compared with the benchmark SPY (58.9%) in the period of the last 5 years, the total return of 137.1% of T-Mobile is greater, thus better.
Compared with SPY (33.9%) in the period of the last 3 years, the total return, or performance of 91% is greater, thus better.
Looking at the annual performance (CAGR) of 18.9% in the last 5 years of T-Mobile, we see it is relatively higher, thus better in comparison to the benchmark SPY (9.7%)
Looking at compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) in of 24.1% in the period of the last 3 years, we see it is relatively larger, thus better in comparison to SPY (10.2%).
'In finance, volatility (symbol σ) is the degree of variation of a trading price series over time as measured by the standard deviation of logarithmic returns. Historic volatility measures a time series of past market prices. Implied volatility looks forward in time, being derived from the market price of a market-traded derivative (in particular, an option). Commonly, the higher the volatility, the riskier the security.'
Looking at the volatility of 28.8% in the last 5 years of T-Mobile, we see it is relatively higher, thus worse in comparison to the benchmark SPY (21.6%)
Looking at 30 days standard deviation in of 32.2% in the period of the last 3 years, we see it is relatively greater, thus worse in comparison to SPY (25%).
The downside volatility over 5 years of T-Mobile is 19%, which is higher, thus worse compared to the benchmark SPY (15.7%) in the same period.
Looking at downside deviation in of 21.2% in the period of the last 3 years, we see it is relatively greater, thus worse in comparison to SPY (18.1%).
Looking at the risk / return profile (Sharpe) of 0.57 in the last 5 years of T-Mobile, we see it is relatively higher, thus better in comparison to the benchmark SPY (0.33)
During the last 3 years, the risk / return profile (Sharpe) is 0.67, which is greater, thus better than the value of 0.31 from the benchmark.
'The Sortino ratio improves upon the Sharpe ratio by isolating downside volatility from total volatility by dividing excess return by the downside deviation. The Sortino ratio is a variation of the Sharpe ratio that differentiates harmful volatility from total overall volatility by using the asset's standard deviation of negative asset returns, called downside deviation. The Sortino ratio takes the asset's return and subtracts the risk-free rate, and then divides that amount by the asset's downside deviation. The ratio was named after Frank A. Sortino.'
Looking at the ratio of annual return and downside deviation of 0.86 in the last 5 years of T-Mobile, we see it is relatively higher, thus better in comparison to the benchmark SPY (0.46)
Compared with SPY (0.43) in the period of the last 3 years, the excess return divided by the downside deviation of 1.02 is higher, thus better.
'Ulcer Index is a method for measuring investment risk that addresses the real concerns of investors, unlike the widely used standard deviation of return. UI is a measure of the depth and duration of drawdowns in prices from earlier highs. Using Ulcer Index instead of standard deviation can lead to very different conclusions about investment risk and risk-adjusted return, especially when evaluating strategies that seek to avoid major declines in portfolio value (market timing, dynamic asset allocation, hedge funds, etc.). The Ulcer Index was originally developed in 1987. Since then, it has been widely recognized and adopted by the investment community. According to Nelson Freeburg, editor of Formula Research, Ulcer Index is "perhaps the most fully realized statistical portrait of risk there is.'
Looking at the Downside risk index of 9.51 in the last 5 years of T-Mobile, we see it is relatively larger, thus worse in comparison to the benchmark SPY (8.91 )
During the last 3 years, the Ulcer Ratio is 11 , which is larger, thus worse than the value of 11 from the benchmark.
Compared with the benchmark SPY (-33.7 days) in the period of the last 5 years, the maximum drop from peak to valley of -32 days of T-Mobile is greater, thus better.
During the last 3 years, the maximum drop from peak to valley is -32 days, which is larger, thus better than the value of -33.7 days from the benchmark.
Looking at the maximum days below previous high of 324 days in the last 5 years of T-Mobile, we see it is relatively larger, thus worse in comparison to the benchmark SPY (271 days)
Compared with SPY (271 days) in the period of the last 3 years, the maximum days under water of 324 days is larger, thus worse.
Compared with the benchmark SPY (60 days) in the period of the last 5 years, the average days under water of 68 days of T-Mobile is higher, thus worse.
Looking at average days below previous high in of 86 days in the period of the last 3 years, we see it is relatively larger, thus worse in comparison to SPY (72 days).
Performance results of T-Mobile are hypothetical, do not account for slippage, fees or taxes, and are based on backtesting, which has many inherent limitations, some of which are described in our Terms of Use.


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Jobs of the future are only limited by imagination — and the speed of internet connectivity
ABC Mildura-Swan Hill
By Jennifer Douglas
Updated June 24, 2019 13:38:53
Video: Many technology jobs haven't even been invented yet (ABC News)
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Today's youth will have, on average, 17 jobs across five different careers in their lifetime. And with society more reliant on technology than ever, planning for their future jobs is pretty important.
Traditionally, the goal for technology career success was a university degree and potentially a job in the likes of Silicon Valley.
But with globalisation and the availability of high-speed internet in regional areas, new pathways to learning those skills and working in technology-focused jobs is growing — while keeping us at home.
The founder of Stacked Gaming, David Parkin, believes that the challenge for the youth of today is that many of the future jobs these kids are preparing for have not even been invented yet.
And the traditional prerequisites for entering the industry are changing.
"You don't need to be in a capital city to work in these industries," Mr Parkin said.
"Working on projects nationally, internationally, can all be done from your loungeroom.
"Richard Pritchard was one of a team of previsualisation artists for the Hollywood blockbuster film Pacific Rim: Uprising, all from his kitchen table in regional Victoria."
Photo: David Parkin is a Trawlwulwuy man from Tebrakunna country in Tasmania, currently living in Horsham, and founder of Stacked Gaming. (ABC Mildura Swan Hill: Jennifer Douglas)
Preparing for jobs of the future
A university degree alone is no guarantee of 'a job for life', as it may have in the past, with technology careers requiring a lifelong commitment to keeping up-to-date with the next big thing.
Due to rapid advancements and the systemic and seismic changes taking place in the world, and their impact upon those under 25 years of age, there are frantic efforts to rethink pathways from education to work — all to ensure our young people are equipped with the skills and capabilities to succeed.
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David Parkin is tackling this at the grassroots level.
A Trawlwulwuy man from Tebrakunna country in Tasmania, who currently lives in Victoria's Horsham, he is also passionate about helping Indigenous students to pursue technology careers.
"Jobs of the future are only limited by your imagination and the speed of your internet connectivity," he said.
He provides students and young people with access to the latest technology, and the people behind it.
"Kids find it difficult to find a pathway into the industry, to share what they're doing at home or at school, and present their work to the next level," he said.
But Ben Harmon, a regionally-based video game developer and art director, also believes that to succeed in a home-based technology role requires a wider area of expertise.
He is also seeing a larger number of game developers following the trend to work with other home-based project teams.
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Mr Harmon is one of a four-member project team of game developers for Harmonious Productions, all of whom work across Victoria.
It also requires more focus and discipline to get into the work headspace.
"Ben dresses for work each day to switch on to work mode. But at the end of the day, the computer is switched off and his work day ends," he said.
Only limit is imagination
Photo: Phoebe Watson from the Peek Wurruung mob is a game developer, part of the team which designed Chaos Tavern. (ABC Mildura Swan Hill: Jennifer Douglas)
Phoebe Watson took her love of gaming to RMIT, where she is studying game design.
She has already gained employment in the gaming industry as a game developer.
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Ms Watson is from the Peek Wurrung mob of south-west Victoria and brings cultural knowledge to her role as an Indigenous game designer and cultural consultant.
She believes the jobs of the future will be based on talent and work performance, and may spell the end to the inequality of gender and racial job discrimination.
"The gaming and interactive design industry is changing, it's evolving constantly, and it's definitely one of the frontrunners for inclusivity," she said.
"That's what they're really searching for.
"Inclusivity and diversity are super important because the more people you have involved from different backgrounds the more creativity and ideas you have on the table.
"It doesn't matter who you are, what colour you skin is, what background you are, what gender, what race you identify as. Everybody can do it and the only thing holding you back is yourself."
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honor this year to God's name.
We cannot devise or create perfection anywhere and in Petersburg, we are rich and we are poor. But, we pull together. Most of us have a home and help all we can as human beings to not neglect anyone.
We have a super good hospital here, they have often understood and charged no money regardless the amount owed the hospital when there was no money and no health care insurance at all.
Our police officers work very hard and patiently to hurt no one and that in any time is "enough said!"


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Wallabies Nunataks () is a large group of nunataks near the polar plateau, lying 10 nautical miles (18 km) northeast of All-Blacks Nunataks at the east side of the Byrd Neve. Named by the New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition (NZGSAE) (1960–61) for the Australian national rugby team.

Mount Stent lies at the southern extreme of the nunataks.

See also
Mount Exley, a mountain at 1,980 metres (6,500 ft) in the Wallabies Nunataks
Woodgyer Peak

References

Nunataks of Oates Land


Retailers sued in state court might be pleasantly surprised to learn that the presence of a forum defendant may not always prevent removal to federal court based on diversity of citizenship. A procedural maneuver known as "snap removal" can allow a defendant to remove such a case in certain situations. Although federal district court rulings on the procedure's validity are divergent, snap removal could gain traction from a recent thumbs up by the Third Circuit. Regardless of the governing precedent, successful snap removal requires constant vigilance, quick action and even a little luck.
Removal to federal court based on diversity of citizenship jurisdiction (when no plaintiff is from the same state as any defendant) is constrained by the "forum defendant rule," which bars removal where "any of the parties in interest properly joined and served as defendants is a citizen of the State in which such action is brought." 28 U.S.C. §1441(b)(2). Retailers often face this scenario when sued in their home state or in another state court along with a local subsidiary or contractor, seemingly preventing removal even where complete diversity exists. Snap removal offers a potential way to federal court in spite of the forum defendant rule.
What is a snap removal?
The "properly joined and served" language of the forum defendant rule is the analytical underpinning for snap removal. The numerous courts endorsing the maneuver interpret that language literally, allowing removal so long as no forum defendant named in a state court action has been served with process, and the requirements for diversity jurisdiction are met. The term "snap removal" thus refers to the speedy removal notice a state court defendant must file before any forum defendant is served with process.
A sizeable number of courts, however, take a different view, disapprovingly calling the procedure a "jack rabbit" removal that creates absurd results or procedural gamesmanship by docket-hawk defendants, which Congress presumably did not intend.
Until this year, federal appellate courts had done little to clarify the issue, and district court decisions varied widely, even between judges within the same district court. Only the Sixth Circuit had weighed in with any arguably-definitive guidance, affirming a snap removal in a 2001 decision. See McCall v. Scott, 239 F.3d 808, 813 n. 2 (6th Cir. 2001). But many district courts, even within the Sixth Circuit, held that ruling to be mere dicta and declined to follow it. More recently, an Eleventh Circuit panel seemed to side with the decisions rejecting snap removal, but that, too, was dicta, as the issue was not before the court. See Goodwin v. Reynolds, 757 F.3d 1216, 1221-22 (11th Cir. 2014).
Finally, in August 2018, the Third Circuit ruled squarely in favor of snap removal, holding the maneuver to be consistent with the plain language of the forum defendant rule, and "not so outlandish as to constitute an absurd or bizarre result" that would justify a departure from the statute's text. Encompass Ins. Co. v. Stone Mansion Rest., Inc., 902 F.3d 147, 153 (3d Cir. 2018). Although it is still too early to tell, given this clear appellate guidance, it's possible that the tide of district court decisions may turn in favor of allowing snap removal.
While by no means a sure bet, snap removal offers retailers the possibility to remove a state court lawsuit despite the presence of a forum defendant – provided that they are prepared in advance. It's entirely possible that the district court judge assigned by chance to your removal petition may be dead set against snap removal (that's where the luck comes in), but you can't get to that point without having a system in place for monitoring state court filings against your company, and making quick removal evaluations and filings before service of process is completed. Developing and implementing a system for snap removal will help ensure that your company can take full advantage of its right to be in federal court, if applicable, when the next lawsuit rolls in.


Before planning your next vacation or your next trip to the hospital, old-age home or medical clinic you'll want to read this!
We're all familiar with the stomach flu (known medically as gastroenteritis) and it's nasty symptoms (the most common being excruciating stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting). What you may not know however, is that gastroenteritis deaths have become quite common and in the United States their are 15,000 deaths per year caused by the C. Diff bacterium alone.
How did I do? Read on to find out.
At the end of September, 2015 the Star Princess cruise ship experienced a nasty outbreak of the norovirus — with 61 passengers falling ill while at sea.1 The norovirus is the most common cause of the stomach flu in humans; it's highly contagious and it can be transmitted through contaminated food and water. Since sanitization levels aren't always as high while traveling abroad, your risk of contracting the virus while traveling is often increased. Norovirus also spreads through contact with other infected individuals and it spreads extra quickly whenever there are many people in small areas, which is is why it is so common at hotels, dorms, restaurants and on cruise ships!
Clostridium difficile, or C. Diff, is a bacterium that causes inflammation of the colon, and it's the most common infection in North American hospitals. The bacteria are found in feces, but they can be transferred to surfaces where they can live for long periods of time. You can contract C. Diff by touching an infected surface area and then touching your mouth or any mucous membrane; and healthcare workers can unknowingly spread the infection to you through hand contact. While scientists use to believe that the bacterium was contracted primarily in hospitals, they've now realized that it's also being contracted at old age homes, dental offices and medical clinics.
True or False: The Flu Shot Will Protect You From Gastroenteritis?
We would never tell anyone not to get a vaccination; instead we advice that you ask questions, read the research and come to your own informed decision. Should you decide to forgo vaccinations there are natural way to support your immune system and to help reduce your risk for both influenza and gastroenteritis.
Probiotics: A whopping 80% of your immune system is located in your gastrointestinal tract (GI) and most of us have GI systems that are deficient in the healthy bacteria that are crucial for optimal immunity. Integrating probiotic-rich foods into your daily diet is a great way to restore the healthy bacteria balance, and some rich sources include kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, miso and spirulina (for more info: Top 5 Probiotic Rich Foods.
Prebiotics: Prebiotics help probiotics to attach to your intestines and to flourish, and they should be taken along with probiotics. Some of the best prebiotic foods include dandelion greens, onions, garlic, leeks, asparagus and bananas.
Antiviral Foods and Herbs: Certain foods and herbs have potent virus and bacteria fighting properties and consuming them regularly is an excellent way of turbo charging your immune system. For a list of our top recommendations: Flight Flu with Food & Herbs.
Lifestyle Recommendation: Try to maintain a regular sleep schedule, to stay active, to eat a balanced, whole-foods based diet, and to actively reduce stress in your life (stress is a major immune system compromiser). Having a positive, optimistic outlook is also important for optimal health and immune system function. Finally, avoid immune system compromisers such as sugar, refined food, fried food, caffeine and alcohol.
Whether you're planning an oversees trip, you have a loved one in a hospital or elderly home, or you simply want to reduce your risk for contracting a deadly virus in the future, we're here to help! Book a consult with our team of holistic experts, and we'll not only help you create an internal environment that is turbo charged to ward of deadly viruses, we'll also help you address other health concerns and teach you how to create the vibrant, healthy body you deserve! More Info.


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From new construction and remodeling to general repairs and maintenance, Thompson Bros. Plumbing offers experienced, dependable, and affordable plumbing services. If you have a plumbing problem, call us at (502) 742-7500 now.
Kitchen and bathroom plumbing involves more than you might think. In fact, the right plumbing upgrades in your kitchen and bathroom may cut down on your monthly utility bills and even earn you an insurance discount. Most people think that plumbing simply involves ensuring that you have water in your home or business. Our experts only use the highest quality products on the market. As an added bonus, many plumbing products on the market today are more efficient than ever!
Our plumbers can take care of everything plumbing related, from updating old faucets to installing a more efficient shower. A properly installed whirlpool can change the dynamics of your bathroom. An ice maker for your refrigerator can make can be an extremely efficient and convenient way to get ice when you need it for your home or business.
Even updating your dishwasher or garbage disposal can cut down on your regular energy usage. Changing your fixtures or installing a new sink doesn't have to mean sacrificing on style. Many of the fixtures and hardware for your kitchen and bathroom are designed to enhance your decor. Discover the hidden potential in your kitchen and bathroom today!
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The Edgerton Explorit Center has purchased and received a portable planetarium to add to its extensive offering of Edgerton on the Move (EOTM) programs and field trip offerings. The planetarium will be capable not only of showing the daytime and nighttime sky but also prerecorded full dome planetarium shows.
The planetarium was purchased using funds granted by several generous donors, including B.K. and Norma Heuermann Foundation Fund, Heuermann Family Trust Fund, the Get R Done Foundation, Woodard Trust, Southern Power, Hamilton Telecommunications and an anonymous donor.
The planetarium, made by Digitalis Education Solutions, Inc. of Bremerton, WA, uses Nightshade, a version of the popular freeware astronomy Stellarium (stellarium.org) to depict the sky. From a computer, images are projected using a video system equipped with a fish-eye lens. With a diameter of five meters, the inflatable dome will have enough room to seat a class of 25 students. Visitors enter the dome walking in, and the dome is wheelchair accessible. The entire system can be set up in 30 minutes.
The planetarium will be part of a series of educational activities and events centered around the August 21, 2017 total solar eclipse, the path of which crosses Nebraska. The Edgerton Center is working with Hall County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Aurora Area Chamber and Development Corporation, NASA Nebraska Space Grant and other organizations to promote viewing this extremely rare event from central and eastern Nebraska.
The planetarium made its public debut during its Preclipse event held August 21, 2016 (exactly one year before the eclipse). Visitors were invited to see the planetarium, view the Sun with special telescopes and participate in other Sun-related activities.
30 minute interactive tour of the night sky with Dan Glomski, longtime astronomer in new portable planetarium.
Great way to educate students about upcoming total solar eclipse taking place on August 21st, 2017.
$350 for half day, up to 4 thirty minute shows done every 45 minutes.
Ask about full dome videos to enhance your experience.


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Apple Loses A7/A8 Patent Lawsuit, Could Owe University of Wisconsin Up to $862 Million
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Last year, the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF), which protects the University of Wisconsin's intellectual rights and patents, sued Apple for infringing on one of its processor patents. According to the lawsuit, Apple used the University's technology in its A7, A8, and A8X processors included in the 2013 and 2014 iPhone and iPad lineup.
A Wisconsin jury today found Apple guilty of infringing on the patent owned by WARF, reports Reuters, and as a result, the Cupertino-based company could be forced to pay up to $862 million in damages. The jury also ruled that the patent was valid, negating Apple's argument that it was invalid and no infringement had taken place.
Cupertino, California-based Apple denied any infringement and argued the patent is invalid, according to court papers. Apple previously tried to convince the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to review the patent's validity, but in April the agency rejected the bid.
According to a recent ruling by U.S. District Judge William Conley, who is presiding over the case, Apple could be liable for up to $862.4 million in damages.
Granted in 1998, the patent in question covers a method for improving processor efficiency and is titled "Table based data speculation circuit for parallel processing computer." It lists several current and former University of Wisconsin researchers as inventors.
Now that the jury has decided Apple used the university's technology in its processors, the trial will move on to decide the damages owed. Following that, there will be a third trial phase to determine whether Apple willfully infringed on the patent, which could significantly increase the damages owed.
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation has also filed a second lawsuit against Apple for the same patent, accusing the company of using the technology in the A9 and A9X found in the iPhone 6s, 6s Plus, and iPad Pro.


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Dempsey Hope teams up with gnash on New Single "Elephant in the Room"
Photo Credit: Jason Lester
Dempsey Hope Reveals New Single "Elephant in the Room" Featuring Music Star gnash
Dempsey Says, "After my videos started gaining significant traction on my social channels, fans started tagging gnash in the comments section saying that I reminded them of him and that we should collab together. I was excited because I've been a fan of his for a while. After that, gnash had reached out to me and expressed his love and support for the music and we stayed connected over the next few months. Eventually, I recorded this demo that I thought he would be perfect for so I sent him the song, and he came back with this incredible verse and told me how much he loved it! To me, the song is about having that elephant in the room with your significant other. You care about the person to the point where you can acknowledge it; it's not something you need to stay away from. You can figure it out together."
The New Single "Elephant in the Room" feat. gnash follows the music video release of Dempsey's beloved fan-favorite "Time Flies."
Dempsey Hope – Elephant In The Room feat. gnash
gnash says, "i'm so happy dempsey granted me an opportunity to share some light on this tune. our fans introduced us to each other online & we had been chatting for a minute about finding something to work on together. i connected with this song immediately because it reminded me of some feelings i think about a lot. my partner & i have been together 5 years & sometimes it feels like a lifetime already. there are those omnipresent wedding/marriage conversations that i think almost anybody in a long-term relationship feels from time to time. i'm someone who is constantly dreading big impending doom conversations – but it's important to remember that saying "we have to talk" doesn't always have to be a bad thing, & here in this song, it's a great thing! (even though it can be scary) p.s. whatever it is, you got this & it's gonna be fine <3"
Shot last month, the video brings to life the dynamic track that first took on a life of its own when Dempsey engaged his core fan base on TikTok to insert their own story into the lyrics, garnered over half a million US audio streams in its first week.
Dempsey, who has been called "an unbelievable talent" by Lyrical Lemonade was also featured in the Seattle Times. Leaning heavily on a sound that he calls "nostalgic", Dempsey crafts poignant melodies with Pop and R&B influences that will make you a fan after just one listen. Dempsey has a deep catalog of unreleased music and visuals which he will be rolling out this fall.
Isaac Dunbar Returns With New Single 'pink party'
Selena Gomez Breaking Down Boundaries With a New Spanish Single "De Una Vez"
Lindsey Stirling and Mako Brings Us New Emotional Single 'Lose You Now'
Flo Milli Unveils a New Powerful Single "Roaring 20's"
Elle Winter Returns With New Emotional Single 'Sad Girl Heaven'
Audrey Mika Reveals New Stunning Single 'Excuses'
Rising star Tate McRae releases her new single "you broke me first"
girl in red Reveals Her New Single "rue" Along With a Music Video
Lele Pons Teams Up with Guaynaa On New Hot Single "Se Te Nota"
Jeremy Zucker Shares New Hot Single "supercuts"
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In the office printing business we are so used to the generalization that all paper is letter size, that we often forget that is just one size in which we can buy cut sheet paper. Here is a handy compilation of popular sizes.
A0 is 1 square meter. Formula: h = w * sqrt (2), i.e., the ratio of the sides is sqrt (2).
This is the normally used series.
B0 is 1 m long on the short side.
This series is sold only in cut sheets (in plano) and can be used only if the required size is not available in the A series.
Geometric average between series A and series B. Example: C4 = sqrt (A4 * B4).
This series has been designed especially for envelopes and other mailing containers.
These are in plano formats common in the electronic printing industry.
US commercial-10 4.125" x 9.5"
US A2 4.375" x 5.75"


The Family Radio Service (FRS) came into being in 1996. It is a set of 14 frequencies in the UHF band and shares channels one through seven with the GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service). FRS is designed to be a low power radio system for family and small business use. The radios advertised power generally puts them at 500 milliwatts which is one half of one watt. These radios are designed with low power and small antennas to reduce interference with each other and other services. For what these radios are designed for, they are excellent. I love these little radios. They are cheap, most are simple to use, and some have what they call PL tones so you can reduce interference from other users though you will probably interfere with them. PL is a Motorola term for Private Line, which means you won't hear any signal unless they are using the same PL tone. Some advertisers claim these PL tones as extra channels, but you still only get the basic fourteen frequencies. I enjoy using these radios with the family as they are not interested in getting their ham licenses. I always keep several laying around. Preppers definitely should have several of these on hand, and use them. They are an excellent choice for very short range communication.
Of course there are disadvantages to these radios. Their low power and small antennas make them useful only in short range conditions. This could also be an advantage, if you needed to keep safe from others, and didn't want them to know where you are. They use only fourteen frequencies in one frequency band. There is little security with these radios. I have also had several that were not very high quality and didn't last that long. Battery life on the rechargeable radios are usually very good, even the ones using AA batteries are not bad.
The range on these radios are realistically half a mile to a mile, of course you can extend the range by being line of sight with the location you are trying to talk to or if you transmit from elevated places like hill or mountain tops. I would suggest the prepper have some of these radios and include them in their communication plan. The niche for these radios is cheap, easy to use, short range communication and in that niche they are an excellent choice.


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Carl Henrik (Harry) Tranchell, född 27 maj 1877 i Landskrona, Malmöhus län, död där 2 december 1952, var en svensk industriman. Han var son till Carl Tranchell och tvillingbror till Carl Fredrik Tranchell.

Tranchell var direktör vid sockerraffinaderiet i Landskrona och råsockerfabrikerna i Säbyholm och Kävlinge samt krutfabrikerna i Annelöv, Skånska Bomullskrutfabriks AB och AB Svenska Krutfaktorierna, från 1907, samt i Säbyholms Järnväg AB. Han var styrelseledamot i bland annat Landskrona-Lund-Trelleborgs Järnvägs AB, AB Förenade superfosfatfabriker och Kockums Mekaniska Verkstads AB. Han var även verkställande direktör i AB Restantia.

Tranchell var en av initiativtagarna till Kävlinge-Barsebäcks Järnväg och Landskrona-Kävlinge-Sjöbo Järnväg.

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Svensk biografisk kalender I. Malmöhus län (Gullberg, Hjalmar - Uggla, Torsten, utg., 1919), sid. 335

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Q: passing data in javascript array to server with jQuery.ajax post function? I was wondering if its possible to pass data stored in a javascript array to the server using jQuery's ajax function..
In the jQuery documentation it specifies:
$.ajax({
  type: 'POST',
  url: url,
  data: data,
  success: success,
  dataType: dataType
});

can "data" be set to an array? How would this work given it seems data is expecting key value pairs? I currently just hard code the values but I want it to be a more dynamic approach..my current code is:
jQuery.ajax({
            url: "/createtrips/updateitin",
            type: 'POST',
            data: {place1: 'Sydney', place2: 'London'},
            dataType: 'json',
            });

A: I created an array like this:
var placesfortrip = {};

then added to it like this:
placesfortrip["item"+counter] = inputVal;

(where counter is an incremented counter variable)
then assigned this to the data property of the ajax call
 jQuery.ajax({
            url: "/createtrips/updateitin",
            type: 'POST',
            data: placesfortrip,
            dataType: 'json',
            });

and if I look at the XHR tab in firebug it appears those values get posted!

A: Yes, jQuery.ajax() supports the passing of arrays. It simply serializes the array into a name-value string.

If value is an Array, jQuery serializes multiple values with same key
  based on the value of the traditional setting (described below).

A: I believe you would like to look into using JSON to pass those values.
This is a good place to start

A: Check out jQuery serialize: http://api.jquery.com/serialize/
$('form').submit(function() {
  alert($(this).serialize());
  return false;
});
This produces a standard-looking query string:

a=1&b=2&c=3&d=4&e=5

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Lately a friend called and asked for my advice.
It was in terms of a decision which will change the future, as so many decisions do, hopefully for the better but also with a potential loss. Something wasn´t quite clear …. because people normally don´t speak about their decision making so openly.
NOTE: when the consequence to give up on a certain attractive goal – after a long time – is rather positive for you, think about it! Sometimes you can work on something which will never materialize in your life although it seems so close to you, then – decide to close the book.