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Apple StudioPods Over-Ear Headphones
Apple set to launch its own Headphones titled "StudioPods"?
Rumor has it that Apple is all set, well almost anyway, to release its own headphones which could possibly be named studiopods or something with pod in it. This new headphones will be Apple's first and will complete their audio product range. The studiopods will likely be aimed at the higher end of the market and is supposed to be better that the current airpods.
So taking a look at the release date, the studiopod's likely price and its name and features we will delve into studiopod's features without further ado.
At present there is no sure news that Apple plans on releasing anything that has to do with headphones, let alone decide on its name. But looking at the past and Apple's reputation for naming everything that has to do with audio, "pods" or "air", this pair of headphones too will come with a prefix or suffix "air" or "pods".
Right now the only name I will be using is Studiopods since it has a good ring to it.
Likely release date of "studiopods":
At present, if rumors are anything to go by, Apple's studiopods were scheduled to be released in the 4th quarter of this year. But according to Bloomberg, Apple has apparently pushed the release date to the first half of 2019.
We had our hopes that Apple would release these new studiopod headphones along with the iPhones this year. But Alas! Apple is facing some development challenges which might just push the release date to early 2019.
But then again, Apple might just do away with the studiopods project altogether. Rumor has it that Apple has been trying out various designs and has been on and off the project for quite some time.
Studiopod's Likely Features:
As Apple has not yet announced plans for a pair of headphones, the likely features of studiopods is anyone's guess at this point.
But if we were to take a guess we would say, probably wireless pairing like the airpods, noise cancellation functionality and wireless charging which basically is the standard now a days with all headphones.
According to some sources Apple is working with SZS and Primax on the studiopods project.
Primax, a Taipei based company, is known for making camera parts for smart phones including the iPhone but is also known for making wireless speaker parts too.
Apple could also take cue from their Beats company's Studio 3 which features Apple's W1 chip and noise cancellation tech. Besides the features, I wonder if the Apple Studiopods price will also take cue from the Beats Studio 3's.
Price of the highly anticipated studiopods:
Sources say that Apple's studiopods price will be much more than the airpods, surprise suprise.
On a serious note, Apple's studiopods will be priced keeping in mind the higher end of the market.
These new studiopod headphones will likely stand in competition with companies such as Bose and Apple's very own Beats by dr. Dre brand.
5 iPhone Lenses To Capture The Best Shots in 2018
The Best iPhone Lenses in 2018 To Give You the Best Photos and Videos
Among the smartphone cameras available in the market, Apple promises the best. Cameras that have come along with the smartphones have created a total transformation in the way photos are taken and shared. However, there is a disadvantage since the focal length is fixed with a wide field of view and it will not be suitable for every subject that needs to be captured.
With the latest iPhone lenses you can enhance your photographic skills and take and share images. There are a few iPhone lenses that can be fitted over the smartphone's lens to give you high quality photos that you shoot and videos you capture.
The iPhone lenses allow the user to get minute details (macro), 180degree field (fisheye) and even landscapes (wide angle). There is also the choice of telephoto lenses. If you are looking for a good deal then there is the option of multiple iPhone lenses with the added advantage of good picture quality.
We take a look at some of the best iPhone lenses that will give the sharpest photos yet
The first choice in iPhone lenses is the Moment's lenses
The Moment's lenses can be used as an add-on lens with a wide range of smartphones that includes the iPhone6, 7, 8 as well as the iPhone X. It can also be used for the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S9 and the Google Pixel 2 Series. The Moment's lenses range from macro to telephoto. These lenses are made of glass optical elements and are within a metal frame. You get a good image quality and the lenses are very durable.
Moment has come out with its latest Filmaker Collection by stressing on mobile cinematography. With the Moment's lenses you get the sharpest photos and if price is not the criteria and you are looking for good picture quality, then it is the best investment you can make. It costs $90 for a single lens and $190 for a kit that includes wide angle lens, telephoto lens and mounting plate.
The OlloclipiPhone Lenses which are simple and still efficient
This is a professional iPhone lens that snaps onto your iPhone 7, 7 Plus, iPhone 8 and 8 Plus.Olloclip is known for its high-quality iPhone lenses. Olloclip's lenses comes in three sets-Core, Active and Macro Pro. The Core set includes the fisheye, 15x macro and a super-wide lens. The Active set has the telephoto and ultra-wide lens. In the Macro Pro set there is the 7x, 14x and 21x macro lenses as well as an InstaFocus hood whereby you get sharp images. It is simple yet efficient and the Olloclip set starts at $80. For $200 you can get all three lens sets and the Olloclip hand grip.
The Olloclip Connect X iPhone X lens enhances the iPhone X camera. You can shoot closer and wider angles with the Macro 15x and Fisheye Lens. These iPhone lenses can be attached easily and still retain the sleek design of the smartphone. This iPhone lens also provides for a 180degree spherical effect and is priced at $59.99.
Aukey Ora Lens: A best budget iPhone lens
The Aukey Ora lens is wide angle having a 140degree view and a 10x macro lens for close views. Both these iPhone lenses are of an aluminium alloy that comes with a coating to prevent lens flares and other problems. When we consider the 140degree wide angle view, it is fairly sharp and shows very little curvature. With the Aukey Ora 10x macro lens, fine details are sharply focussed and deliver quality pictures. It sells at $20 which is a good value for your money where you can keep things simple and also get good shots. The Aukey Ora lens works on IPhone 7, 6 and 6 Plus as well as Samsung and some Android smartphones.
ExoLens Pro by Zeiss: An iPhone lens which is great but heavy on the pocket
The Zeiss ExoLens Pro is an excellent quality lens with good image quality and low distortion. The casing is made of black anodised aluminium and the detachable lens is fairly heavy. Inside there are aspherical elements to overcome distortion and an antireflective coating to lessen the reflections and improve light transmission. The drawback is that it is large, a bit heavy and expensive. The quality of the images that the Exolens Pro captures justifies its size. It gives excellent images and widens the view of the iPhone camera without any distortion. Even the images at the edges of the frame are sharp, clean and detailed. There is the telephoto lens selling at $199.99 and the Macro Zoom at $149.99. The ExoLens Pro comes with rubber inner sleeves which is suitable for a wide range of iPhones.
SANDMARC iPhone lenses
SANDMARC has launched a range of lenses for iPhone users. It has introduced the wide angle, fisheye and macro optic which is suitable for the iPhone 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus and iPhone X. The macro lens is priced at 469.99, the fisheye at $79.99 which comes with a 5x wide capture. The wide angle lens which comes with a 2x capture is priced at $89.99. In case you wish to buy all the three SANDMARC lenses, then you can get them at $189.99. Each of the lens comes with a lens case mount or if the case is not available then you can use the lens with a clip mount.
Before you buy an iPhone lens, you need to consider the sharpness of the photos at the edges, see for any distortion, any distortion of light where the center of the photos are brighter than the edges and also the price. When going in for telephoto lenses, you need to be aware of the fact that they will produce jittery and blurry photos as compared to wide angle or fisheye due to slight hand shake or vibrations.
Labels: iPhone Lenses
Top 10 Features of iOS 12 That Give iPhones an Edge over Android
Why iOS 12 May be better than Android P?
Apple recently announced the release of iOS 12 at the Worldwide Developers Conference 2018. With Google's Andriod P set to be released somewhere in this year and with Apple's iOS 12 coming out at the same time, it is going to be a tough competition for both companies. But at present Apple seems to be ruling the roost. At the recent conference Apple said that while Google's latest update was enjoyed by only a few namely 6% of android devices, Apple's latest iOS 11 is being used by 81% of their users.
With both android P and iOS 12 coming out with a slew of features, it will be interesting to see which company comes out on the top. Looking at the features Apple's iOS 12 will bring, it seems that Google better pull up their socks soon or we may see more users shifting over to Apple.
Siri just got Smarter:
With iOS 12 users can now use Siri with third party apps without the need for actually opening up those apps to use the voice assistant. Apple users can even use Siri to trigger different actions or a single command can be used for multiple actions. As for Google assistant, users cannot use the assistant for giving commands to third party apps.
No Tracking with Apple's Browser:
Apple's Safari browser has smart tracking prevention that basically prevents people from tracking users based on their "likes", "shares" and "comments" on social media. While on the other hand Google has no way of stopping cookies from tracking a user's browsing habits.
iOS 12 has graduated to memojis:
With iOS 12 users get to play with memojis while Google is still stuck with animojis in Android P. Android is dependent on individual OEMs to power their emojis.
FaceTiming with a lot more people on iOS 12:
With iOS 12 users will get a major update to their FaceTime app. You will be able to chat with 32 people at a time using FaceTime and the app will also automatically detect the person who is talking and highlight their face in such a big group.
iOS to reach even older iPhones:
iOS 12 will supposedly reach even older iPhone models starting from iPhone 5S while Google's Android P will be usable with only newer android phones.
Measure real life objects with iOS 12:
Apple's iOS 12 will allow you to measure real life objects using the iPhone's camera and AR technology. Google teases about a lot of AR in Android P but there are no real life cases in which the tech can be applied as of now.
iOS 12 brings you multiplayer AR games:
With iOS 12 more than one person and up to 4 persons can play AR games while Google's Android P lacks any multiplayer AR games.
Already there QR scanner with iOS 12:
iOS 12 comes with an already there QR scanner while with Android P users will have to download the scanner from third party apps.
Labels: apple, iOS 12, iphone
iOS 12 Brings Cool New Features and Edge Over Others
Apple seems to have taken the challenge from Android P which has simply revamped the way Android works, feels and responds to a whole new level. iOS 12 is an apt answer for the millions of the Apple who were looking for something drastic on the similar lines. iOS 12 is filled with huge amount of new features which makes iOS exciting once again. iOS12 brings highly personalised animoji to the smarter Siri which is capable to do a large number of tasks on the go.
Memoji debuts in iOS12
Animoji is just too old for Apple and with iOS 12 Apple has brought the whole new memoji. Memoji are nothing more than the virtual avatar of the users and herein Apple allows users to tinker with the skin tone, age and facial features to make the memojis more personal. This can be found in the iMessage alongside the usual animoji. Users will also get a chanceto superimpose their Mmeoji right on the top of their real image in the FaceTime call.
Siri becomes smarter in iOS 12
iOS 12 will allows users to create their very own commands to get more done with Siri. With this new feature users will be able to get more tasks done simultaneously by Siri without specifically asking for it. For example while going for a bike ride simply askingSiri to go for a bike ride will give it a signal to showcase results related to weather, map direction and even set up a reminder for carrying along the helmet. Users can create custom phrase by going to the Siri&Search section present within the Settings to come up with new exciting sets of shortcuts.
Notifications are better in iOS 12
We can't live without the constant flow of the notifications on our mobile devices. Apple has made the notification management on the iOS 12 much smarter and better integrated than ever before. In iOS 12 users will get the notification grouped together by their type rather than being single long stream like before. Apple has simple taken the page from the Android counterpart to come up with this newer notification management. Apple has also added a new option called "Manage" which will allow users to have better control over the notifications.
Users get a "quiet" option, which will simply ensure that no notification makes it way to the lock screen at all. Rather users will find the notification present in the notification center or in the form of the badge placed on the app icon.
Screen Time is new on iOS 12
If you wish to know how much time is being spent on any particular app then Screen Timeis for you. Going to the Setting in iOS 12 users will find the new "Screen Time" feature which gives a breakdown of the time spent on the phone based on the app usage. This is very much like the Digital Health which made its debut with the Android P.
Labels: IOS, iOS12
What is Apple Star?
New Apple Gadget on the Cards? Could Apple Star be the new Gadget we were all waiting for?
Apple is planning a top secret new gadget called Apple Star. What exactly this gadget is about is anyone's guess. It could be a hybrid laptop or a new iPhone? We may not know what the gadget is as of now but what we do know is that rumor mills are a float with news of the new gadget, with everyone taking a guess at what the new gadget code named N84 could be.
Apple's Worldwide Developer conference is only days away and we think the tech giant may give us more updates on Apple Star at that event. Right now anything concerning Apple Star would be an update. But as of now Apple is mum on the whole thing. At present a debate seems to be going on Apple Star being a hybrid laptop or new and cheaper iPhone.
Apple Star a Hybrid Laptop?
Rumor has it that Apple Star could be a Hybrid Laptop and why not? seeing as they're doing so well. Take a look at HP Envy X2 and Huawei MateBook Pro X if you don't believe me. Based on rumors Apple could me making a new touch screen laptop.
According to some reports Apple's new hybrid laptop could come with an iOS operating system. This new gadget goes by the name of it's model number N84. The rumored Apple Star will run an iOS which is commonly found in iPhones and never seen on laptops. Having iOS on this rumored laptop could mean that users will have access to the iOS app store just like chromebook users have to the Google app store.
Another feature Apple Star could have is a detachable screen that lets you use the gadget like a tablet too. Apple Star could be the start of a whole new line of products for Apple.
Besides the detachable screen, Apple Star is also rumored to have 4G LTE connectivity, GPS, a SIM card slot and a compass. If this is not enough for you Apple Star is supposedly water resistant too. Another feature commonly found on mobile phones and tablets is that some of them come with ARM processors and this too will be seen in Apple Star.
A bunch of trial computers are already being tested by Apple employees and then again these new laptops could be Apple's Cheaper MacBooks that are supposed to be released later this year.
Could Apple Star be the next version of iPhone?
Another report claims that Apple Star could be a cheaper iPhone X that Apple may release later this year.
This new iPhone is all set to have a huge 6.1 inch screen display and an LCD display instead of the OLED displays commonly found on Apple's flagship offerings and this cheaper iPhone is rumored to cost just $550 as opposed to the much higher costing iPhones that are out there.
This Apple Star gadget is rumored to come out in September alongside the iPhone X2 and iPhone X Plus.
Labels: apple, Apple Star
The Apple WWDC 2018 Keynote —Macmyth
WWDC 2018 promises to ushers to new and refreshing take on the Apple ecosystem
Apple is all set to reveal the new line-up of software products and new versions of its various OS in the upcoming WWDC 2018. Worldwide Developer Congress (WWDC 2018) is expected to be held in San Jose California on the 4th of June. Apple devices runs on different OS tailored to maximise their potential and performance which includes the popular iOS, macOS, watchOS and tvOS. It is worth noting that Apple will not be releasing any new hardware at the WWDC 2018 which simply means there wouldn't be any new iPad, iPhone, MacBook or any other product here. Some of the reports have suggested that Apple will be releasing the new Apple Watch at the WWDC 2018 but that isn't case at all.Here is what we can expect from the WWDC 2018.
New animojis to arrive with Apple iOS 12 at WWDC 2018
Apple is likely to bring new range of Animoji characters with the upcoming iteration of the successfuliOS at WWDC 2018. Some of the reports have even suggested that the Animoji is likely to be integrated into the FaceTime app for better usage. Apple has introduced the animojis in the iOS in 2017 which helped in transforming the classic emoji into a customized animation which was loved by millions globally. It is also expected that Apple will bring a new Digital Health tool alike Android which will help users in understanding their tech addiction in a better way.
New iteration of macOS will be a boon for the users at WWDC 2018
Apple has so far has not brought any major shift in the macOS which has left a number of users confused. But with macOS 10.14 launch at the WWDC 2018 everything will change for good. Users are likely to get the Apple's universal apps in the macOS with this new update. This would means that developers will be able to create one app which can run consistently on Apple's different ecosystem like iOS,macOS and others. The presence of the universal apps on the macOS will also help in boosting the number of apps on mac drastically.
WWDC 2018 will bring new watchOS
Apple watchOS is also due for an upgrade and Apple is likely to bring new watch faces along with some other nifty features. With new OS Apple watch will be able to support the third-party watchfaces. It will also support for the Spotify app as per some of the leaks.
Siri will not be the same anymore at WWDC 2018
Apple WWDC 2018 will bring a massive upgrade for Apple's voice assistant namely Siri which has started to lag behind the Google Assistant as well as Amazon Alexa. Siri has been a pioneer when it comes to being the capable AI on the phone but Google, Amazon and others had caught up to the Apple gambit quite early than expected. Apple will certainly like to change the game and perception of the users by launching the new and updated Siri with the iOS 12 update.
Labels: WWDC, WWDC 2018
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As the seasons pass, we've moved beyond the apples and pumpkins. Peppermint has had its day. Now, ready to step into the spotlight, is the succulent pear.
Patti Diamond/Special to the Pahrump Valley Times Except for Bartlett pears, nearly every other pear is in peak season through January and February. They are perfect for this dessert, a crostata, a rustic, freeform Italian tart similar to a pie.
Except for Bartlett pears, nearly every other pear is in peak season through January and February. This includes Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bosc, Comice and Asian pears. It's a bounty of mouthwatering options.
You can't depend on color to know if a pear is ripe, especially with winter pears, as color remains the same into ripeness. To see if a pear is ripe, apply gentle thumb pressure to the base of the stem. If it gives slightly, it's ripe.
If you purchase unripe pears, place them in a paper bag at room temperature and give them the thumb test daily. When ripe, refrigerate them if you don't plan to eat them right away.
Personally, I don't mind an over-ripe pear. I like it when you have to eat them over the sink because the juice runs down your neck and up to your elbows. Perfection!
In this recipe, I used red and green Anjou pears. Their smooth skin and firm, creamy flesh makes them perfect for baking or poaching as they hold their shape nicely.
Similar to a pie, crostata is a rustic, freeform Italian tart. Other names would be a galette if you're feeling French or rustic tart if you're not feeling fancy pants. A crostata (I'm feeling Italian today) cooks faster than a pie and can be sliced while warm. But a warning; it's going to leak. But that's ok, just use parchment to ease cleanup.
Preheat oven to 400°F. To make vanilla sugar; place the sugar in a large bowl. Sprinkle the vanilla over the sugar and whisk to thoroughly combine. Add the brown sugar, flour and salt, then whisk. Toss the pears with the lemon juice, then toss with the sugar mixture.
On a piece of parchment; roll out the dough to form a 12-inch circle. Spoon pear mixture onto center of crust, leaving 2 inches from edge of dough. Gently fold the edges up and around the pears, pleating to make a circle. Brush the dough with milk and sprinkle with sugar. Lifting the parchment, lay the crostata on a baking sheet with sides. Bake for 30-40 minutes until the crust is golden and the pears are tender, you'll want to watch closely in the last 10 minutes. Sprinkle almonds over pear mixture during last 5 minutes of bake time. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Frugal and Fabulous Food by Patti Diamond from "Divas On A Dime – Where Frugal, Meets Fabulous!" – www.divasonadime.com Join the conversation on Facebook at DivasOnADimeDotCom.


Topic: What's the most underrated Star Wars toy?
Re: What's the most underrated Star Wars toy?
Topic: How did you store your figures first time round?
Re: How did you store your figures first time round?
They did live in the falcon, and then on the shelf and the last time I saw them a plastic washing power bucket. The adult collection live in RUBs.
Topic: General Madine white smile (baggie).?
Re: General Madine white smile (baggie).?
I believe molded face/head and painted face/head is related to COO. I think molded face/head is Taiwan but I might be wrong.
Topic: Any new stories to do with dealing with the other half?
Re: Any new stories to do with dealing with the other half?
I wish I had one. My collects other stuff so completely understands my obsession. The only downside is that she's extremely clumsy, she will throw her bra at the washing bin at night time and still manages to knock my figures down.
I just listed a non-Star Wars action figure and in ten minutes I've had two people message me to ask if I'll do a buy it now for less than the item is worth.
A law should be passed banning all morons and opportunists from even being able to look at Vintage Star Wars let alone obtain them.
Topic: At what age does it drop off?
Re: At what age does it drop off?
If they don't sell would you consider splitting?
Someone will likely buy your collection if they know exactly what they're getting. I know it might be a bit time consuming but it's worth the extra effort.


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Q: How to get ROW_NUMBER() in SQL? I tried to get the row number using ROW_NUMBER() but it shows the following error:

can't format message 13:896 -- message file C:\WINDOWS\firebird.msg
  not found. Dynamic SQL Error. SQL error code = -104. Token unknown -
  line 2, column 66.

Here is my code:
SELECT  avg(CSIDTL.RATING) ,SVD.SVCADVISORNAME, ROW_NUMBER() OVER(ORDER BY avg(CSIDTL.RATING) )
        FROM T_APPT_BOOKING_MSTR MSTR ,T_APPT_CSI_SURVEY CSI,T_APPT_CSI_SURVEY_DTL CSIDTL,
        T_SVC_SVCADVISOR_MASTER SVD
        WHERE MSTR.APPTBKID = CSI.APPTBKID
        AND CSI.CSI_SURVERYID = CSIDTL.CSI_SURVERYID
        AND SVD.SVCADVISORID = MSTR.SVCADVISORID
        AND CSI.FEEDBACK_STATUS = 'Y'
        AND CSIDTL.question ='Service Advisor'
        GROUP BY SVD.SVCADVISORNAME
        ORDER by avg(CSIDTL.RATING)

A: The ROW_NUMBER() function was introduced with Firebird 3.0, released just few days ago. See release notes, chapter Window (Analytical) Functions for exact syntax. The error you get suggests you're using an older version of Firebird which doesn't have this feature.

A: I use this in Firebird 2.5
Reference: http://www.firebirdfaq.org/faq343/
SELECT rdb$get_context('USER_TRANSACTION', 'row#') as row_number, DUMMY, A.*
FROM your_table A
CROSS JOIN
(SELECT rdb$set_context('USER_TRANSACTION', 'row#',
COALESCE(CAST(rdb$get_context('USER_TRANSACTION', 'row#') AS INTEGER), 0) + 1) AS dummy
FROM rdb$database) dummy

A: Example for Firebird 3.0+
SELECT row_number() over(), t.* FROM test t

A: Other alternative in Firebird 2.5 is use of generators
CREATE GENERATOR tmp$rn;
UPDATE my_table t SET t.id_field = (SELECT FIRST 1 NEXT VALUE FOR tmp$rn AS "row_number"
FROM my_table ORDER BY another_field1 DESC, another_field2 DESC);
DROP GENERATOR tmp$rn;

A: This may be helpful,
Reference
Firebird 3.0 Language Reference - 10.4. Ranking Functions

*

*Available in :DSQL, PSQL

*Result type  :BIGINT

Syntax
ROW_NUMBER () OVER <window-specification>

Returns the sequential row number in the partition of the result set, where 1 is the first row in each of the partitions.

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Montreal, Quebec - (June 20th, 2016) Cyprium Mining Corporation ("Cyprium" or the "Company") (TSX-V: CUG and CUG.DB - https://www.commodity-tv.net/c/mid,3159,Companies_und_Projects/?v=294457 ) is pleased to announce the results from nine underground samples taken from an oxidized zinc body on level 14 as part of its ongoing exploration program of the Potosi silver mine located in Santa Eulalia, Mexico.
The nine samples were taken from level 14 of the Santo Domingo body and averaged 37% Zn over an average sample width of 1.53m. The oxide zinc material is mainly hemimorphite, a zinc silicate mineral, and contains variable but generally low concentrations of lead, iron and manganese. Given the positive nature of these results, Cyprium has taken an additional thirty-five samples from level 14 which will be sent for analysis shortly. Oxidized zinc material is different from the more usual zinc sulfide produced by flotation in most zinc mines, including in most areas of the Potosi mine, and requires different processing techniques to recover the zinc metal.
Past production from the Santo Domingo body was from the Potosi No. 1 and Potosi No. 5 shafts and from the Buena Tierra shaft on neighboring ground controlled by Grupo Mexico. Proposals for gaining shaft access to the Santo Domingo body are currently under consideration.
The workings discussed in this press release are shown on a composite projection in different colors for each level, and include the main adit and 0 level tunnel, Potosi shafts No. 3 and No. 1, and the stopes on levels 2-4 (Tunel body), 6 and 9-10 (Santo Domingo or Main Silicate body).
Mineralization in this area is exposed in a large chimney that extends over several levels. Although most of the mineralization on the upper levels of the Potosi mine is oxidized, local areas with preserved sulfides on the upper levels were discovered in the last few decades (1). The main exposures of sulfide mineralization studied to date are on levels 9 to 11, but the sulfide material also extends upward to level 6. Such sulfide orebodies were not economically exploitable prior to the advent of selective flotation in the early 1900's and were evidently left behind for this reason and later forgotten. These "perched" sulfide bodies were possibly preserved due to the vagaries of past oxidation. Assay results for samples of sulfide mineralization from Levels 6, 9, 10 and 11 on the replacement body were announced previously (see News Releases of August 12 and September 3, 2015).
Santa Eulalia is a world class polymetallic mining district located in the central part of the State of Chihuahua, Mexico, approximately twenty-two kilometers east of the City of Chihuahua. Mineralization in the area was originally discovered during the Spanish colonial period in the 1500's, and recorded production has occurred over more than 300 years. Santa Eulalia ranks as one of Mexico's primary silver and base metal producing districts with nearly 450 million ounces of silver and substantial amounts of lead and zinc mined. The nature of the deposit in the Santa Eulalia district is a carbonate replacement deposit and is the historically largest of its type in Mexico. Mineralization occurs in an area about 10 km in length and 5 km in width. Production and reserves for the district have been estimated to be about 50 million metric tons (2) with grades of 125-350 g/t Ag, 2-8% Pb and 3-12% Zn (2) (3), along with appreciable quantities of tin and vanadium.
The Santa Eulalia district covers approximately forty-eight square kilometers and is divided into three areas, the West Camp, the Central Camp and the East Camp. The Potosi silver mine is located in the West Camp. The West Camp has produced most of the minerals from the district from an area 4 km long in a north-south direction and 2 km wide in an east-west direction, with the Potosi silver mine being one of the primary producers.
Based on the geology, past mining activity and the exploration work completed by the Company to date, the Potosi mine, the Company believes that the project warrants further exploration. Widely spaced sampling on levels 3-4 in the area of the Potosi No. 3 shaft (Tunel body) and levels 6 and 9-11 in the area of the Potosi No. 1 shaft (Santo Domingo or Main Silicate body) has shown that mineralized material of interesting grades is exposed at the margins old stopes and adjacent areas, and this work will continue in order to evaluate the potential for defining resources.
Mineralization in the Santa Eulalia district is characterized by massive sulfides, dominantly pyrrhotite, sphalerite, galena and pyrite that are hosted mainly in horizontal mantos and steep chimneys of sulfide material that replace limestone, with some breccia bodies also occurring. Mineralized bodies occur along laterally continuous discrete structural zones that mainly trend in a north-south orientation, with mineralization forming preferentially in certain stratigraphic units. Past mining has reached to as much as 700 meters depth below the surface on 21 levels. Production in the West camp was diminished until the late 80's with the discovery of new mineralization. Currently there is little production in the district.
Cyprium has engaged Dr. Craig Gibson to complete a National Instrument 43-101 report with respect to the initial mine levels 2, 3 and 4 of the Potosi silver mine. It is expected the report will be completed before the end of June 2016. The report to be prepared by Dr. Gibson shall not contain a resource or reserve calculation.
Samples taken in underground workings are typically channel samples. Sample cuttings consist of rock chips taken along pre-marked channels approximately 15-20 cm in width that span the mineralized zone and are collected at the site by an experienced sampling crew under the supervision of a Company geologist. Sample material, consisted of from 2.0 to more than 4.7 kg of material, was placed in labelled plastic bags that are sealed with ties at the collection site. The samples are then transported from the mine and stored at the Company's or contractors surface facilities or are taken directly to the lab preparation facility. The samples are transported in Company vehicles and delivered to the sample preparation facility by personnel of the contractor.
All samples were analyzed in Vancouver for the reported metals by the ME-OG62 method for higher grade samples. Samples with more than 30% zinc were analyzed by the Zn-VOL50 potentiometric titration method using a 4 acid digestion. For these initial high grade samples, internal control samples were not used, but the laboratory applies strict quality control procedures. ALS Chemex is part of ALS Global, an internationally recognized analytical laboratory.
(1) P. Megaw, pers. Comm.
(2) Megaw, P.K.M., 1990, Geology and geochemistry of the Santa Eulalia mining district, Chihuahua, Mexico, unpublished PhD dissertation, University of Arizona, 461 pp.
(3) Bustos-Diaz, J.L. and Arzabala-Molina, J., 2007, Monografia Geologico-Minera del Estado de Chihuahua, Servicio Geologico Mexicano, 640pp.
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Translation:The agency needs a temp.
These glorious moments when you learn something new in BOTH English and Norwegian :'D So a "temp/virkar" is like a temporary job, hence the name ?
I'm sure the agency could find a use for a vicar.
So he does have a prayer?
I came to this thread to see if somebody knew an English word to help me remember this, so thanks a bunch! :) Here's a lingot.
Does 'vikar' also mean 'freelancer' ?
No, that would be "en frilanser/freelancer".
Tusen takk. Is vikar a common profession in Norway? I'm just surprised as it wouldn't cross my mind to put this job as one of the first to learn.
We need quite a few temps since we have generous amounts of parental leave and the like. How common it is depends on the industry.
If you mean "intern", these are slightly different in English - although there are sometimes crossovers in duties, interns are supposed to be receiving instruction or practical experience during their time (and are sometimes unpaid).
No, better translation of "interim" in a work context would be "fungerende" or "konstituert".
Byrået = "the office" and "the agency?"
Byrå is only used to mean agency or some other type of insititution or department, not a physical work environment or a desk.
So like the English: "I work at the office" (byrå) instead of "I work in an office" (kontor)?
Does temp means the same thing as substitute?
Temp is English vernacular for a temporary employee. I suppose that a Substitute employee could be the same thing.
We say "substitute" or "supply teacher" for in a school context. We say "temp" for secretarial/administrative contexts. We say "locum" for a doctor replacing another (and very often in the context of a home-visiting doctor).
Whats the difference between byrået and kontoret?
Any relation to the English word "vicar"?
Any relationship with the English word "vicar"?


Sabatina, The Arc Lead Rally Calling for End of Discrimination of Organ Transplant Patients - Senator John Sabatina Jr.
HARRISBURG, October 16, 2017 – State Sen. John Sabatina and The Arc of Pennsylvania today urged movement on Sabatina's "Paul's Law" legislation to protect critical health services for individuals with special needs.
Sabatina and The Arc hosted a Capitol rally today to bring attention to Senate Bill 108, "Paul's Law," which would prohibit organ transplant organizations from discriminating against patients on the basis of physical, developmental or mental disability.
The measure, which Sabatina has introduced for the past four legislative sessions as a state senator and representative, passed the Senate unanimously in May and is currently in the House of Representatives awaiting consideration in the House Judiciary Committee.
While there is a set of national standards for transplant candidacy, some institutions consider other criteria, such as mental, developmental, and physical disabilities, Sabatina said.
The legislation was inspired by Paul Corby of Pottsville. Corby, who has Autism Spectrum Disorder, was denied a life-preserving heart transplant by the University of Pennsylvania hospital in 2011.
Paul's mother Karen Corby could not attend the rally but provided a statement.


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GIVEAWAY: Win an audiobook!
February 7, 2019 /in General /by willkostakis
2018 saw the release of both The First Third and The Sidekicks on Australia's Audible store. I'll be giving away the choice of either to one lucky subscriber of my author newsletter. Simply sign up before February 15 for your chance to win.
What can you expect to feature in my author newsletter? News, sneak peeks, special offers, giveaways, book recommendations … It's going to be my main way of communicating the readers while I gear up for the release of Monuments later this year.
TOUR: Want Will Kostakis to visit your school?
February 4, 2019 /0 Comments/in General /by willkostakis
You'd think, after years spent working as a web journalist, I would have learned not to headline a post with a question that could easily be answered with thousands of "No!" comments, but hey, apparently not.
Hi. If this is the only way you get Will Kostakis news, you haven't heard from me since … shrieks while scrolling … Okay, that's bad. It's been two years since my last update. Those years have been spent writing and rewriting and rewriting my new young-adult novel, Monuments, and touring schools in Australia and the United States. While I get to work writing (and then rewriting and rewriting) Monuments 2, I want to be better at keeping in touch.
That means regular updates and soon, a newsletter (click here to subscribe) jam-packed with exclusive news, offers and giveaways.
What sort of offers will the newsletter feature? Well, those of you who've been following me for a while know that I'm a big believer in getting out and visiting schools, especially those restricted by locations and budgets. With the release of each book, I tour select schools around the country for free. This is the sort of thing my newsletter will eventually feature, but since my subscriber base is currently just my mum, I figured it's only fair I involve you, my abandoned website visitors in it too.
To celebrate the re-release of 2014's Stuff Happens: Sean in a collection of four awesome Stuff Happens stories (A Lot of Stuff Happens), I'm hitting the road in the first half of 2019. If you would like your Australian primary school to host a free author talk and meet-and-greet, email me. I will accommodate the first 15 schools to get in contact, and on the off-chance there's more, I will try to visit as many as humanly possible.
Stuff Happens: Sean isn't the year's only re-release. Begin, End, Begin: A #LoveOZYA Anthology has been released in B-Format, complete with a summery makeover. To celebrate (you guessed it), I'm hitting the road in the first half of 2019. If you would like your Australian high school to host a free author talk and meet-and-greet, email me. I will accommodate the first 5 schools to get in contact. If there's more, you'll be first in line for the Monuments tour later in the year.
Oh … yeah. My new novel Monuments is in stores this September. More on that soon.
The Sidekicks gets a US cover
February 25, 2017 /0 Comments/in General /by willkostakis
Here it is! The Sidekicks has its US cover. My friends at Barnes & Noble invited me to pop by their Teen Blog to reveal it, and chat a little about the real-life inspiration behind the novel.
When someone dies, it carves a line through your life. Everything before it becomes the past, and everything after is never the same.
My best friend died in the summer between my sophomore and junior years.
Read the full essay here.
The Sidekicks hardcover edition is now available for pre-order.
In other news, The Sidekicks has been longlisted for the Gold Inky! It joins Shivaun Plozza's Frankie, Zana Fraillon's The Bone Sparrow, Sarah Ayoub's The Yearbook Committee, Alice Pung's My First Lesson, Randa Abel-Fattah's When Michael Met Mina, Justine Larbalestier's My Sister Rosa, Jay Kristoff's Nevernight, Cath Crowley's Words in Deep Blue, and Claire Zorn's One Would Think the Deep.
The Centre For Youth Literature is currently looking for teen judges to decide the shortlist. It's a wonderful opportunity, especially if you love reading and discussing books. They're looking for applicants Australia-wide, aged 12 to 18. Applications close 9am AEST Wednesday 22 March.
Being political
June 30, 2016 /0 Comments/in General /by willkostakis
I've wanted to write something about marriage equality and the election for some time now. Whenever I attempt to write a piece, though, a voice in my head tells me not to be so political. It's a neat trick. Conservatives politicise the way I live and the way I love, then make me feel as though it's inappropriately political to speak from my own experiences.
As a result, I've written nothing.
And when you write nothing, you relinquish the pen to somebody else. Somebody who says that he, as a heterosexual white male with "very strong religious views", encounters the same "dreadful hate speech and bigotry" as LGBT Australians.
With the Coalition's expected return to power will come an expensive plebiscite over whether marriage equality should be granted. Yes, a federally funded opinion poll asking whether two consenting adults should be allowed to marry is ludicrous, but the plebiscite will be so much more. It will be about the validity of homosexual love, the acceptability and quality of homosexual parenting, and a whole load of other homophobic concerns.
It will finally put a numeric value on the disdain some people have for same-sex-attracted people. See, even if it is overwhelmingly successful … Like, let's say 70% vote in favour of marriage equality, it will still stand as a reminder to every gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, queer, intersex, asexual, questioning person, adult or child, that 30% of Australians disapprove of them.
I might not ever get married, but I want marriage equality. I do not believe in trickle-down economics, but I believe in trickle-down morality. So long as our politicians debate and bicker over whether LGBT Australians ought to have equal rights under the law, the homophobic fringes of society are vindicated.
Marriage equality will change attitudes, and … Sorry, Fred Nile, but it will also change schools. Male and female teachers will have husbands and wives respectively. More kids with same-sex parents will enrol. Kids who've been to gay weddings will know that they can be just as boring. 'Gay' will eventually lose its meaning as a slur.
And let's be honest, schools do need to change. My heart shouldn't skip a beat when I hear a teacher say something about respecting the LGBT community at an Anglican school assembly (last week). I shouldn't have a librarian tell me how much she enjoyed The Sidekicks and boast about encouraging teachers to borrow it because it was on their 'Adults-Only' shelf.
We're being left behind by the rest of the world. I feel it now. I felt it last year, when I toured with a gay author from the United States. Having read their bio, a teacher at a secular school approached us and delicately implied that it would not be appropriate for this author to talk about certain things, because "there were square parents at their school". Having seen this author speak for a few days, I was beginning to feel inspired to come out professionally myself – that incident alone pushed me back into the closet until earlier this year and … we all know what happened then.
My heart breaks just thinking about the students who are affected by those same … "square parents".
On the other side, Bill Shorten has said that marriage equality will be the first law Labor passes if the party wins the election. It makes me deeply uncomfortable that a party that was in power three short years ago is now dangling equal treatment under the law as some eleventh-hour sweetener in a marathon election campaign.
If the alternative is a divisive plebiscite, on top of the parallel importation of books and the general feeling that our parliament is some unfunny Benny Hill skit, I'm game.
The Vegetarian and the Meatlover by the BrigoPotatoes
April 4, 2016 /3 Comments/in General /by willkostakis
Today was my final day as Writer In Residence at Brigidine St Ives. I was sad to say goodbye, but as one last hurrah, the Year Sevens united to produce what they believed to be the best worst romance ever written. Selected at random, students contributed a sentence each, while I stood to one side shouting encouragement. I now present you with the fruits of their labour, The Vegetarian and the Meatlover by the BrigoPotatoes:
Victoria walked past the butcher with disgust, how could be so cruel, she would never go in in her life. As she was looking through the window she saw her reflection in the window, no it was gross. The boy in the shop was looking at her through the shop window. Her eyes melted as she gazed into his beautiful eyes. As she was taken back to reality she knew that she could never be with him. She wanted to go in now but knew she couldn't. he watched as her curly orange hair disappeared into the distance. He would never see that georgeous face again. The reason she left was cause she literally puked on the pavement.She saw him chowing down on a piece of steak as he licked his lips in delight,YUK! As she glanced back at him she pondered ' could I ever become a meateater?' but she pushed that horrid thought away. She started to walk away from the shop until she had a thought, "Do I love him"? She laughed at herself in disgust and ran away, the boy saw her and ran after her luscious locks. The next day, I walked arcross the carb shop and I noticed a familiar face and tall figure. He leans across the counter to grab hid big bread loaf that's my favouriyte she said. He waved at her and she blushed at the sight of his biceps. "Hello, my name is Wayne!"
'Wow, that's an amazing name! My name is Victoria. She sighed dreamily without knowing it.
He pushed his thick blonde hair out of his face showing his tunning crystal eyes, how could anyone be as beautiful as the human infront of her? Maybe?
"why are you following me?"
"you dropped somemthin."
"IM A VEGETARIAN!!!!! I DON'T EAT MEAT!!"
He thought about this for a minute in his head, now he couldn't be more attracted to her than ever but suddenly his girlfriend came around and hugged him. Then suddenly, Victorias mum, a nun walked in, and stared at the three.
"whats gping on ere you lovebirds?" she said
"he is a meat eater I do not love him momma" Victoria said with a huff>. The disgust Victoria saw on her mothers face was absolutely hallarious, the thought of eating an animal was atrocious.
"come on darling we have to go home to feed your dog"
"don't you mean Tiana-Kyle Umpa?"
She stared back in horroer as wayn and his girlfriend kissed. She thought to her self " I thought I loved him" then she told him that she was ay to pretty to have him as her girlfriend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Beautiful. Georgeous, even.

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The Touchstones theme for the month of October is Radical Hospitality. Radical hospitality is a radical welcoming in of the other. It is not the hospitality of using our best china and serving fine food which the word typically calls to mind. Rather, radical hospitality requires a shifting within us; an opening of the mind and spirit which allows us to welcome in other ways of doing and being. Radical hospitality requires a receptivity to change and a willingness to do things differently than they have been done before.
While radical hospitality and anti-racism are not the same thing; I believe that creating an anti-racist/anti-oppressive congregation is impossible without a spirit of radical hospitality. In non-inclusive, non-welcoming communities, newcomers are expected to adapt to the culture which already exists within an institution. In actively anti-racist communities, members are expected to adapt and change in accordance with the cultures which are being welcomed in. Likewise, radical hospitality requires a shifting within us, the established members and friends of a community.
When we ask people to silence their phones during services, rather than prohibit their use altogether, we recognize that a younger visitor might be "checking in" to UUFD on facebook or tweeting about an insight they just experienced during the sermon or texting a friend to come on over and join them for the service. This is radical hospitality. When during the offering we ask newcomers to allow the plate to pass them by because they are our guests, we are being radically hospitable. When we encourage a newer member to be creative in designing the aesthetics of our sanctuary, we are being radically hospitable. When we open ourselves to new ways of functioning as a community, whether it be experimenting with new governance structures or using a new process to make communal decisions or trying out a new fundraiser, we are being radically hospitable. Radical hospitality requires us to change and adapt to the ways of newcomers so that their ideas and creativity and energy are fully and wholly welcomed in.
This month, we will be welcoming in some guest speakers during two of the minister-led services. Both of our speakers come from faith traditions different from our own and both of our speakers will be sharing something of their faith and how it informs who they are and what they do in this world. In the spirit of our UU principles which ask us to encourage one another to spiritual growth and to engage in a life-long quest for truth and meaning, I hope you will join me in giving our guests a radically hospitable welcome.


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Q: Clang. Fatal error: recursive template instantiation exceeded maximum depth I have a class Index similar to std::integer_sequence:
template<std::size_t... NValues>
struct Index { };

And I wanna Fill it with sequence N-1, N-2, ..., 2, 1, 0.
template<std::size_t N>
struct MakeIndex
{
private:
    template<std::size_t I, std::size_t... NIndexValues>
    struct _Make;

public:
    using Type = typename _Make<N>::Type;

private:
    template<std::size_t I, std::size_t... NIndexValues>
    struct _Make
    {
        using Type = typename _Make<I - 1, NIndexValues..., I - 1>::Type;
    };
    template<std::size_t... NIndexValues>
    struct _Make<0, NIndexValues...>
    {
        using Type = Index<NIndexValues...>;
    };
};

int main()
{
    using T = MakeIndex<5>::Type;
}

On clang compiler(3.7.0), it produce

fatal error: recursive template instantiation exceeded maximum depth
  of 256

Example
It works very well on VS and GCC. Maybe I did something wrong? Or it is compiler bug?

A: Looks to me like a clang compiler bug. If you do not use a forward declaration, it also compiles on clang:
template<std::size_t N>
struct MakeIndex
{
private:
    template<std::size_t I, std::size_t... NIndexValues>
    struct _Make
    {
        using Type = typename _Make<I - 1, NIndexValues..., I-1>::Type;
    };
    template<std::size_t... NIndexValues>
    struct _Make<0, NIndexValues...>
    {
        using Type = Index<NIndexValues...>;
    };
public:
    using Type = typename _Make<N>::Type;
};

live example

A: It looks like a compiler bug, though I'm not certain if the issue lies with clang or with gcc and msvc.
It looks like clang will not use the template specialization when called with 0. (You can add a static assert to make the errors more readable).
The problem you are facing is linked to the using you have defined. At the moment the compiler is parsing this using, it only knows of a single definition of _Make, which ain't specialized and somehow in instantiating the template, it only uses this information.
If we add the specialization earlier it does compile.
live example
As GCC doesn't compile without the forward declaration, having the declaration is a requirement for the lookup, so I would guess that GCC is resolving a class which actually ain't declared at that moment, which it most likely shouldn't do.
However, to be sure about the correct behavior, I would suggest just logging a bug. If it ain't a bug in the compiler it is logged on, they will most likely explain why the other is wrong, which you can use to log the second bug.


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ABSP certification requires a doctorate degree, plus either a license to practice or a certain amount of research/publications. The ABSP also requires candidates to pass the Board Certified Sports Psychologist Examination, as well as have a certain amount of practical experience, research experience, or outstanding contributions to the sports psychology field.
Athletes aren't the only ones that can benefit from sport psychology, however, although they are the most likely. Some individuals who are in the middle of high stress and highly competitive careers might also benefit from a few counseling sessions with sport psychologists. This can include professionals such as business people, performing artists, and politicians.
While there as many different hypnosis techniques as there are brands of cigarettes, a typical program will usually begin with a phone consultation, followed by an in-person session where the client is walked through breathing and visualization exercises and then "induced" into a "trance" — which is essentially a state of extreme relaxation. Once the patient is in the trance, and his "suggestibility" is maximized, the practitioner makes statements ("I am uninterested in cigarettes" or "I hate the smell of smoke on my clothing") that will hopefully take root and change the client's behavior. Then the client is "awakened," or brought out of the hypnotic state. In short, a hypnotherapist verbally guides a client to a hyper-responsive, hyper-attentive state in which the patient's subconscious mind (the part that tells them that smoking is cool and totally worth it) is in its most persuadable state, and then replaces the harmful or unwanted thoughts with positive, healthy ones.
In 1996, as a result of a three-year research project led by Lindsay B. Yeates, the Australian Hypnotherapists Association[48] (founded in 1949), the oldest hypnotism-oriented professional organization in Australia, instituted a peer-group accreditation system for full-time Australian professional hypnotherapists, the first of its kind in the world, which "accredit[ed] specific individuals on the basis of their actual demonstrated knowledge and clinical performance; instead of approving particular 'courses' or approving particular 'teaching institutions'" (Yeates, 1996, p.iv; 1999, p.xiv).[49] The system was further revised in 1999.[50]
Sports psychology is the study of how psychology influences sports, athletic performance, exercise, and physical activity. Some sports psychologists work with professional athletes and coaches to improve performance and increase motivation. Other professionals utilize exercise and sports to enhance people's lives and well-being throughout the entire lifespan.
A lot has been written about how the future of work will focus on artificial intelligence, robotics, machine learning, etc. Some describe a future where most of the work still done by human beings will require strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence. Since organizations will be placing a premium on those skills, it's very likely that executive coaching will be in high demand and focus even more on those types of skills than today. - Kathy Bernhard, KFB Leadership Solutions
This coaching is for a minimum of six months up to one year. The focus is to identify and prioritize developmental issues and goals with an action plan. The coach will gather data via a client questionnaire, a 360 degree feedback process, and/or other diagnostic assessments such as Myers-Briggs, Strength Finders, etc. The coach is responsible for working with the executive to determine the plan, its implementation and subsequent follow-up. The coach also lends support to the client in addressing and focusing on strategic issues of the organization, while simultaneously addressing personal developmental issues.
The program is delivered in five modules and students do not have to commit to the full degree until the end of Module 3. For Module 1 you can choose one of two options: Coaching for Organization Consultants (click link for more information) or Team Coaching for Consultants. Module 3 enables you to prepare to become an Ashridge Accredited Coach, a popular certification that has been helping coaches to excel since 2002.
June 12, 2017 - Dr. Trent Petrie has been selected to receive the award for Outstanding Contribution in Education and Training in Sport and Exercise Psychology from Division 47 (Sport and Exercise Psychology) of the American Psychological Association. He will be given his award at the organization's annual convention in Washington, DC, August 2017. This award, given once every four years, recognizes a professional's excellence in the mentorship of future sport psychologists.
Sport psychologists often work with several different types of athletes, from amateurs to professionals. Athletes might seek out these professionals on their own, or coaches might seek the help of these types of psychologists when they notice that the athletes under their tutelage seem to be off. According to one study, the majority of Olympic athletes have used several different types of psychological treatments to reduce anxiety before performances.
There are a number of articles, books, and audio guides available for free or purchase online that can give you pointers or guides for self hypnosis. There are also hundreds of self hypnosis apps available for download. However, it is important to note that many of these apps have not been scientifically tested, and are not proven to work, but if they help relax you, there's little downside.
"I am a licensed professional counselor with 21 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life."
Jump up ^ For example, see Media Release 89/70: issued on 12/4/1989, by Peter Collins — who was, at the time, the NSW State Government Minister for Health — which announced that the N.S.W. Government had made "a decision not to proceed with plans to place controls on Hypnosis and to ban Stage Hypnosis". Also, see Dewsbury, R., "Reversal by Govt over hypnotists", The Sydney Morning Herald, (Thursday, 13 April 1989), p.8.
Applied sport and exercise psychology consists of instructing athletes, coaches, teams, exercisers, parents, fitness professionals, groups, and other performers on the psychological aspects of their sport or activity. The goal of applied practice is to optimize performance and enjoyment through the use of psychological skills and the use of psychometrics and psychological assessment.[28]
Motivational climate refers to the situational and environmental factors that influence individuals' goals.[39] The two major types of motivational climates coaches can create are task-oriented and ego-oriented. While winning is the overall goal of sports competitions regardless of the motivational climate, a task-orientation emphasizes building skill, improvement, giving complete effort, and mastering the task at hand (i.e., self-referenced goals), while an ego-orientation emphasizes demonstrating superior ability, competition, and does not promote effort or individual improvement (i.e., other-referenced goals). Effective coaching practices explore the best ways coaches can lead and teach their athletes. For examples, researchers may study the most effective methods for giving feedback, rewarding and reinforcing behavior, communicating, and avoiding self-fulfilling prophecies in their athletes.[40]
Sports psychology is a relatively young discipline within psychology. In 1920, Carl Diem founded the world's first sports psychology laboratory at the Deutsche Sporthochschule in Berlin, Germany. In 1925, two more sports psychology labs were established – one by A.Z. Puni at the Institute of Physical Culture in Leningrad and the other by Coleman Griffith at the University of Illinois.
In 2002, the Department for Education and Skills developed National Occupational Standards for hypnotherapy[45] linked to National Vocational Qualifications based on the then National Qualifications Framework under the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority. NCFE, a national awarding body, issues level four national vocational qualification diploma in hypnotherapy. Currently AIM Awards offers a Level 3 Certificate in Hypnotherapy and Counselling Skills at level 3 of the Regulated Qualifications Framework.[46]


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Famed for luxury red-soled stilettos, French shoe designer Christian Louboutin has taken inspiration for a new sandal from Pakistan's tribal frontier, sparking claims of cultural appropriation along with grins from grizzled Pakistani cobblers.
A post on Louboutin's Instagram last month announcing the release of the shoe sparked a social media frenzy in Pakistan, with fans praising the latest homage to the country's rich artisan traditions — and critics rolling their eyes.
The "Imran" — a flamboyant sandal complete with metal studs along with splashes of orange and silver — is inspired by the country's traditional Peshawari chappal, according to the fashion house.
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The chappal has long been a staple for ethnic Pashtuns — from ordinary laborers to the country's political elite — in Pakistan's northwest.
The sandal is distinguished by its overlapping leather strips that cover the foot and has a small heel with a hardy rubber sole.
Louboutin's version was named after famed Pakistani contemporary artist and friend of the designer, Imran Qureshi.
While most celebrated the shoe's debut, others jeered at the thought of paying designer prices — Louboutins often retail for upwards of $500 — for the ubiquitous sandals, which can cost as little as $5.50 in Pakistan.
Some social media users also suggested that the European brand was the latest perpetrator of cultural appropriation.
"Highly recommend asking your friend to rename it though, so that it doesn't become another culturally appropriated thing," wrote Instagram user Mehreenfkhan under a post by Qureshi about the shoe.
Paying tribute
Louboutin later removed the Instagram announcement, saying the sandal was just the latest creation expressing his "love for embellishments from different cultures" and was sorry some people felt "offended".
"My designs often pay tributes to artisanship, craftsmanship, traditions or various cultures," Louboutin said in a statement. "The world and its diversity has always been the core of my work."
The chappal is no stranger to controversy.
In 2014, British designer Paul Smith released a sandal that looked strikingly similar to the chappal with no initial mention of the Pakistani shoe, sparking fiery protests online and in the press in Pakistan.
Pakistani fashion designer Kamiar Rokni praised Louboutin's latest creation, saying claims of cultural appropriation were misplaced in this instance.
"When you visit different parts of the world, you do get inspired… and that seeps into your design," said Rokni.
"There's nothing wrong with somebody being inspired by the Peshawari chappal," he explained.
Durable and comfortable
Far from the shoe boutiques of Paris, chappal makers and wearers in Peshawar, the northwestern Pakistani city near the Afghan border, greeted the arrival of the "Imran" with bemusement, pride, and some confused shrugs.
"I'm totally amazed," said Ghazan Khan — a self-proclaimed chappal fanatic who has bought more than 20 pairs of the sandals in recent years alone.
"People are getting addicted to this kind of chappals, so it's good," he added, while suggesting that local designers deserved a cut of the profits from the "Imran".
"[The chappal] is long-lasting and comfortable," said resident Abdul Rehman, adding that the sandal's ventilation helped keep the foot cool in the area's stifling heat.
"I have been wearing chappals for all of my life and never used any other shoe," he added.
The shoe's popularity had been in decline for years, according to chappal makers in Peshawar, as the country's youth adopted more modern footwear tastes.
The trend was only reversed with the political ascent of former World Cup cricketing captain Imran Khan and his fondness for the shoe, spotlighted as he led mass protests in 2014.
Khan's adoption of the chappal was part and parcel of a makeover the former cricketer and playboy has embraced since retiring from the sport, taking on a pious image in Pakistan to accompany his crusading populist agenda.
The ploy has largely succeeded, with Khan elected prime minister last year on promises to reign in corruption and cut back on excessive spending, while chappal sales have boomed as the youth seek to imitate the country's new, stylish leader.
"I made chappals for Imran Khan when he was holding the protests in Islamabad… that's why it has become famous and people overwhelmingly like them," explains Chacha Noor Din — the owner of a string of shoe stores in Peshawar — who counts the premier as a loyal customer and named a version of the shoe after him.
And while the chappal's popularity continues to thrive in Peshawar and throughout the country's northwest, fans of the traditional sandal are less convinced by Louboutin's new take.
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text:
/*
 Ambient light sensor module.
 */

#ifndef AMBIENT_LIGHT_SENSOR_H
#define AMBIENT_LIGHT_SENSOR_H

#include <stdint.h>

#include "V0p2_Main.h"

// Aim is to be able to sense (maybe non-linearly) over full likely
// internal ambient lighting range of a (UK) home,
// down to levels too dark to be active in (and at which heating could be set back for example).
// This suggests a full scale of at least 50--100 lux, maybe as high as 300 lux, eg see:
// http://home.wlv.ac.uk/~in6840/Lightinglevels.htm
// http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/light-level-rooms-d_708.html
// http://www.pocklington-trust.org.uk/Resources/Thomas%20Pocklington/Documents/PDF/Research%20Publications/GPG5.pdf
// http://www.vishay.com/docs/84154/appnotesensors.pdf

#ifndef OMIT_MODULE_LDROCCUPANCYDETECTION

// Note on: phototransistor variant.
// Note that if AMBIENT_LIGHT_SENSOR_PHOTOTRANS_TEPT4400 is defined
// This expects a current-response phototransistor in place of the LDR
// with roughly full-scale value in full light against internal 1.1V reference
// not against supply voltage as usual.

// Class encapsulating all light related behaviour i.e. more than just sensor
// TODO: inline single use routines e.g. maxLight, onHour, toStat?
// TODO: make light level a type?
typedef int lightLevel_t;
class Light {
  private:
    static lightLevel_t ambientLightLevel;
    static bool roomLit; // TODO: might want to refactor imp. - most calls on isRoomDark

    static const uint8_t maxLight(const uint8_t *sE) /* const */;

  protected:
  public:
    // TODO: more detailed thought?
    Light() {/* roomLit = false; */ ambientLightLevel = 255; /* ~ day lit */ readAmbientLight(); };

    // Measure/store/return the current room ambient light levels in range [0,1023].
    // This may consume significant power and time.
    // Probably no need to do this more than (say) once per minute.
    static const lightLevel_t readAmbientLight();

    // Return previously-read (with readAmbientLight()) ambient light level in range [0,1023]; very fast.
    static inline const lightLevel_t getAmbientLight() /* const */ {return (ambientLightLevel);};
    // Returns true if room/environs appear well enough lit for normal activity.
    // Based on results of last call to readAmbientLight().
    // Defaults to false if OMIT_MODULE_LDROCCUPANCYDETECTION defined.
    static inline const bool isRoomLit() /* const */ {return (roomLit);};
    // Returns true if room/environs do not appear well enough lit for normal activity.
    // Usually the complement of isRoomLit() but both can be false if ambient light status not known.
    // Defaults to false if OMIT_MODULE_LDROCCUPANCYDETECTION defined.
    static inline const bool isRoomDark() /* const */ {return (!isRoomLit());};

    // This may consume significant power and time.
    static void onHour();

    // Average, scale and constrain total ambient-light value to valid range for stats; very top of range is compressed to retain maximum gamut.
    static const uint8_t toStat(const lightLevel_t total, const uint8_t count) /* const */ ;
};

#else

class Light {
  private:
  protected:
  public:
    static inline const int readAmbientLight() {return (0);};
    static inline const int getAmbientLight() /* const */ {return (0);};
    static inline const bool isRoomLit() /* const */ {return (false);};
    static inline const bool isRoomDark() /* const */ {return (false);};

};

#endif

#endif

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