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Too Sweet, Or Too Shrill? The Double Bind for Women.
Posted on October 20, 2016 by Ruth Perry | 4 comments
A couple days ago, the Hidden Brain podcast had a fascinating episode on how sexism affects women in leadership. You can listen to it HERE.
Here is the transcript from the episode, as provided on the NPR page (emphases mine):
Fewer than 1 in 5 members of Congress are women. At Fortune 500 companies, fewer than 1 in 20 CEOs are women. And if you look at all the presidents of the United States through Barack Obama, what are the odds of having 44 presidents who are all men?
If men and women had an equal shot at the White House, the odds of this happening just by chance are about 1 in 18 trillion.
What explains the dearth of women in top leadership positions? Is it bias, a lack of role models, the old boy's club? Sure. But it goes even deeper. Research suggests American women are trapped in a paradox that is deeply embedded in our culture.
"It is really the very, very fine line of being a shrew on one hand and a puppet on the other that any woman in public life has to walk," says former U.S. Sen. Carol Moseley Braun, a Democrat from Illinois.
When Moseley Braun was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1992, she achieved a powerful first. She was the first female African-American senator. And in her race for office, she assumed that racism would be a more daunting obstacle than gender bias. But she says, that wasn't the case.
"I think in some regards the gender biases are more profound and more central to our culture than even the racial ones, and that to me was the surprise."
One moment in particular still stays with her, more than 20 years later.
"There was a cartoon from one of the newspapers in the state that showed me as a puppet, with my campaign manager's hand up my dress," she says. "And the idea that I was a puppet of this guy that who was managing my campaign was shocking to me."
But shortly after Braun won her race, she says she confronted a second trap. One day, she made an impassioned plea on the floor of the Senate. But she says, all her colleagues could hear, was a shrill black woman.
Her experience is one that researchers have described as a "double bind" — a set of assumptions that get at our implicit assumptions about men, women and leadership.
"The female gender role is based on the stereotype that women are nice and kind and compassionate," says social psychologist Alice Eagly. By contrast, she says, "in a leadership role, one is expected to take charge and sometimes at least to demonstrate toughness, make tough decisions, be very assertive in bringing an organization forward, sometimes fire people for cause, etc."
So what's a woman to do? Be nice and kind and friendly, as our gender stereotypes about women require? Or be tough and decisive, as our stereotypes about leadership demand? To be one is to be seen as nice, but weak. To be the other is to be seen as competent, but unlikable.
Connie Morella served for 16 years as a Republican congresswoman from Maryland. Like Democrat Braun, she says at times she struggled to be heard.
"In a committee room, when I wasn't chair of the committee, I would respond to a question or comment on an issue, [and] they'd say, 'Thank you, Connie, that was great.' And a little later Congressman Smith would say the same thing, and it was, 'Oh, Congressman Smith … that was fabulous, let the record show …' and I'd think, 'Gee, I just said that.' "
How can we tell, with scientific certainty, whether women like Morella and Carol Braun were the victims of bias? When we look at a female leader who appears incompetent or shrill, how do we know if we are seeing reality, or just seeing the world through the lens of our own unconscious biases?
That's where researchers like Madeline Heilman come in. She's a psychology professor at New York University who focuses on gender stereotypes and bias, particularly when it comes to leadership. In one study, Heilman asked volunteers to evaluate a high-powered manager joining a company. Sometimes volunteers are told the manager is a man, other times they're told it's a woman.
"When the person was presented as a high powered person, who was very ambitious, we found that the person was seen as much more unlikable when it was a woman than when it was a man," she says.
In these studies, the high-powered male and female manager are described in identical terms, down to the letter. The only difference is that one is said to be a man, and the other is said to be a woman.
Heilman says that the double bind arises because our minds are trying to align our stereotypes about men and women, with our stereotypes about leadership.
"We have conceptions of these jobs and these positions and what is required to do them well, and there's a lack of fit between how we see women and what these positions require," she says.
The biases Heilman describes aren't just held by men. They're held by both sexes, which explains why many female leaders encounter derision and suspicion from men and women.
"We have very strong feelings about how men and women are, and that leads to this dislike when they go over the line, when they tread where they are not supposed to be."
The good news, says psychologist Eagly, is that our culture's views are always changing. And that includes our views on women, men and the meaning of leadership — whether in elected office or the workplace.
Correction: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Carol Moseley Braun was the first African-American U.S. senator. She was in fact the first female African-American senator. An initial version of the podcast episode with the same error has been corrected.
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Q: Sorting an array and retrieving the sorted index I want to sort the array by his indices.
Look at the code below:
var distances = [530, 0, 24, 335, 274, 591];

console.log(sortIndex(distances));

function sortIndex(toSort) {
  return toSort.map(
    (e,i) => {return {index: i, value: e};}
  ).sort(
    (a,b) => a.value - b.value
  ).map(
    (e,i) => {return e.index;},[]
  );
}

The output is:
[1, 2, 4, 3, 0, 5]

Can someone tell me how to reduce the complexity of this snippet? This algorithm is O(n^3) and I wonder if you can solve the same problem with a better solution?
Anyone out there? Thanks.

A: You could obtain a better performance by creating a copy of the array and a hash structure of indexes where the complexity is O(N) because we're iterating the array only once.

var distances = [530, 0, 24, 335, 274, 591];
var copy = Object.assign([], distances);

var indexes = distances.reduce((hash, elem, i) => {
  hash[elem] = i;
  return hash;
}, {});

sortIndex = (toSort) => toSort.sort().map(el => indexes[el]);
console.log(sortIndex(copy));

So, the final complexity of the algorithm is the complexity of sort plus the complexity of the map function.
For the sort the complexity is Θ(n log(n)).
For the map method the complexity is O(n) because you're iterating the array only once to map every item through a callback provided function.

A: I am actually thinking of having the problem solved using a TreeMap which holds the keys in ascending order and can store the indexes as the value for the key. In that way, we can have the duplicate values indexed properly and I suppose solving the problem using a TreeMap should have O(n log n) complexity.
Here is my working code in Java.
import java.util.*;

public class HelloWorld {

     public static void main(String []args){
        int arr[] = {530, 0, 24, 335, 274, 591};

        int sortedIndexes[] = getSortedIndexes(arr);
        printSortedIndexes(sortedIndexes);
     }

     public static void printSortedIndexes(int[] printArr) {
         for (int element : printArr) {
             System.out.print(element + " ");
         }
     }

     public static int[] getSortedIndexes (int[] arr) {
         TreeMap<Integer, List<Integer>> map = new TreeMap<>();

         for (int i = 0; i < arr.length; i++) {
             if (map.containsKey(arr[i])) {
                 List<Integer> indexes = map.get(arr[i]);
                 indexes.add(i);
             } else {
                 List<Integer> indexes = new ArrayList<>();
                 indexes.add(i);
                 map.put(arr[i], indexes);
             }
         }

         // Now get the elements from the LinkedHashMap
         int[] result = new int[arr.length];
         int counter = 0;

         for( Map.Entry<Integer, List<Integer>> entry : map.entrySet()) {
            Integer key = entry.getKey();
            List<Integer> indexes = entry.getValue();

            for (int index : indexes) {
                result[counter] = index;
                counter++;
            }
        }

        return result;
     }
}

The TreeMap itself has O(log n) complexity for insertion and lookup. I am taking a map of <Integer, Lis<Integer>> so that we can store the values from the given array as keys and the indexes of the values as a List under that key (this is to handle the duplicate cases). If there is no duplicate in the input, we can get rid of the List<Integer> and just can have the TreeMap<Integer, Integer>.
I hope that helps.

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Nestled in the Balangir district of the state of Orissa, Kantabanji is the name of a town and `notified area committee`
Amongst the towns and cities that have flourished in the state of Orissa, the name of Kantabanji is worth mentioning. On the basis of findings of experts it can be said that Kantabanji is a significant town and also a 'notified area committee'. It is situated in the district of Balangir district of Orissa state. Strategically Kantabanji has been positioned approximately between 20.48° N and 82.92° E. Also it has an average height of 298 meters or 977 feet.
Due to the diligence of quite a number of demographers of Indian Territory it has been possible for any layman to get first hand knowledge about the demography of Kantabanji. In other words knowing its demography is a must if he wants to know about the town completely.
Especially the Census report of India that has been issued forth in the year 2001 is significant. Thus it highlights demographical data that are related to Kantabanji like population status, literacy rate etc. According to this report, the total population of Kantabanji has been enumerated to be 20,090. Following the usual trait of the nation, here also the number of females are less in number than their male counterparts. 52 percent and 48 percent are the male and female populace of Kantabanji respectively. In Kantabanji, children below six years of age constitutes of 13 percent of the population.
Information about the literacy status of Kantabanji too is quite significant. The average literacy rate of Kantabanji, constituting 66 percent is enough to prove the growth and development of the town. The reason is that the literacy rate is an indicator of a place's development. Since the average literacy rate of Kantabanji is higher than that of India, which constitutes of 59.5 percent, it also confirms the Kantabanji's progress and development. To be specific, rate of male literacy constitutes of 74 percent. However the female literacy rate is 56 percent.
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July 31, 2018 – Honolulu-based search firm Inkinen & Associates has been selected by the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) to fill three key leadership positions. The recruiting firm is seeking a new president and chief executive officer, a chief administrative officer and a vice president of marketing and product development.
Last month, the HTA board of directors voted to fire president and CEO George Szigeti without cause. Members of the board were reportedly concerned about state budget cuts, among other factors. The new president and CEO will be charged with supporting the policies and instructions of HTA's board, which include providing information and recommendations on a wide range of subjects, said the agency.
The individual is also responsible for representing HTA's interests and position during the Hawaii state legislature, which includes providing testimony, comments and information on legislation that has an impact on HTA's operations and/or the welfare of the tourism industry; representing HTA to the general public, tourism industry stakeholders and state government officials by conducting speaking engagements to share information and obtain comments; and identifying objectives and criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of contracts and programs, which may include participation in negotiations and the procurement process.
Qualifications for the role include a college degree and a minimum of 15 years experience in a senior leadership role, said HTA. The job also requires demonstrated superior executive leadership and administrative skills; being capable of establishing a rapport with HTA's board, staff, government officials, tourism industry stakeholders, marketing partners and the general public in an amicable, visionary manner; serving as an effective spokesperson in conveying the spirit of Hawaii, including the uniqueness of the people, place and culture. Candidates should also have excellent strategic planning skills that will result in economic benefits with long-term success in various initiatives and programs as well as an understanding of Hawaii's economic structure.
The new chief administrative officer will be responsible for working closely with the president and CEO to fulfill HTA's strategic plan, said the agency. The person must also manage all aspects of day-to-day operations, including matters relating to fiscal affairs, procurement, project management and personnel; oversee the fiscal management of HTA and the Hawaii Convention Center; serve as HTA's liaison with government departments and principal contractors regarding financial matters; and be responsible for the proper and efficient conduct of all public meetings of HTA's board, including compliance with legal requirements under the state's sunshine law.
Candidates should have knowledge of the principles and practices to deliver administrative accountabilities in a large organization, said HTA. They must also be able to make sound decisions based on effective program plans, policies and procedures; have general knowledge of government financing and capital improvement analysis; and be an effective communicator, both in writing and in delivery of oral presentations. Also required is a master's degree or equivalent professional degree with work experience in administration and management plus fiscal, operations and contract administration.
The vice president of marketing and product development is responsible for formulating and supervising the development of strategic tourism marketing plans and programs supporting the objectives, policies and guidelines of the Hawaii state plan for the tourism industry, including HTA's strategic plan; formulating and maintaining a comprehensive marketing plan in targeted global markets that support the sustainable management of the state's tourism industry, while considering community values and resident sentiment; and developing an analysis, as well as sales initiatives, to market Hawaii for leisure and business travel and be capable of presenting HTA's plan to the public, including legislative testimony.
Qualifications for the role, according to the HTA, include extensive knowledge of tourism marketing, advertising, product development and other strategic promotional practices; a bachelor's degree in business, travel industry management, marketing communications or related field; a minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in travel, communications, advertising or marketing; and having worked as a senior-level manager with supervisory experience and development of employee responsibilities.


Today's modular isn't what your father remembers as modular. I remember the shaking and the echoing of older modular buildings, as I walked through them and knocked on walls. The quality of today's modular construction is every bit the same as conventional. In fact, it's better.
Condensed Construction Schedule: On Chelsea Place, a recent modular project, we completed the entire 56 unit apartment complex in nine months. Conventional construction would have required twelve months (minimum). The 80 modules were installed in nine days followed by siding, roofing, interior MEP connections, elevator installation, landscaping, and final punch within eleven months.
Disruption Mitigation: This offsite construction process DRAMATICALLY minimizes noise and obstructions to neighbors. Face it, 9 days of disruption beats 5 or 6 months. The truth is you'll likely have a bunch of spectators taking photos of the crane hoisting the 12 or 14 boxes per day as they're installed, too amazed to complain.
"No time for Change Orders" – because of the need to pre-approve all elements since they are being assembled and installed offsite, there is an inherent advantage (or disadvantage, depending on your perspective) because by the time "boxes" start arriving – it's too late to make any changes. Think of custom ordering your Cadillac – if you wanted the "bone colored, hand stitched, leather seats" during your order – you better want it when it arrives, because that's what you're getting.
Factory Advantage: Modules are constructed in a protected environment with single provider fabrication. A level of product consistency is assured and there isn't a learning curve for new crews. No weather impacts, no inconsistent product because of inconsistent labor crews, and no discrepancies in trade scopes.
Environmentally Friendly – Per modular companies, they factor a "1% waste", yes – I said a ONE PERCENT WASTE. Typical construction waste amounts to 37% of materials used. This means two things: 1) you aren't paying for material ending up a landfill and 2) you aren't filling landfills! As a side note – on Tocci's both modular and conventional jobsites, we recycle up to 75% of the construction waste by utilizing disposal partners that know how to recycle.
Improved Sound Barrier – Both perimeter and interiors walls are constructed more sturdily to accommodate transportation. Module walls are double thick assemblies, as are the assemblies between floors due to individual transport. But the effective advantage is that there is twice the sound insulation WITHIN THE SAME UNIT.
The reality is that modular construction is NOT less expensive than conventional construction (except in Union and Prevailing Wage conditions). However, it is significantly more efficient and delivers projects "to market" in dramatically less time. This delivery enhances the developers pro forma and can be the difference between meeting your target market and missing it.
Good-bye, we're done – go get building. But wait – first tell us about your positive and negative experiences with modular. Leave a note in the comments or .


Patents are EXPENSIVE, requiring the expenditure of relatively large amounts of resources, for a return of relatively little protection. Contrary to popular myth (perpetuated largely by people who profit from the patent processes), a patent is NOT the best way to protect your idea from theft. There is a better way, that is far less expensive, and far more effective. It requires only a certain amount of ingenuity and some common contractual terms.
A combination of corporate paranoia based on the fear of selling anything that is not patented, and the laziness of individual startup owners who take shortcuts on product development, means that if you have a manufacturing process that gives you a natural edge, serious competition rarely emerges, and when it does, it appeals to a target market that would not purchase regularly from you anyway.
There is definitely a trick to making this work well, but it can actually work better than costly patents.
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Maxar Technologies Reports Second Quarter 2022 Results
WESTMINSTER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Maxar Technologies (NYSE:MAXR) (TSX:MAXR) ("Maxar" or the "Company"), a provider of comprehensive space solutions and secure, precise, geospatial intelligence, today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022.
Key points from the quarter include:
Consolidated revenues of $438 million
Net loss of $30 million, inclusive of a $53 million loss on debt extinguishment
Diluted net loss per share of $0.41
Adjusted EBITDA1 of $119 million
Operating cash flows of $67 million
Awarded a 10-year contract worth up to $3.24 billion as part of the Electro-Optical Commercial Layer Program
Refinanced our Credit Facility with new maturities in 2027 and 2029, retired our 2023 Notes and issued new 7.75% Notes due 2027
This is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to section "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" in this earnings release.
"We made solid progress this quarter on our strategic growth plans," said Dan Jablonsky, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Our Earth Intelligence segment had a diversified set of bookings across the U.S. government, international allies, and enterprise customers. The Electro-Optical Commercial Layer Program award provides great revenue visibility for Maxar over the next decade and provides multiple paths for growth with our diversified customer base in the years ahead. In our Space Infrastructure business, we're seeing momentum and growth opportunities as we execute our strategy of customer and product diversification for national defense, commercial and civil missions."
"We performed in-line with our expectations for the quarter. Earth Intelligence continues to drive growth in high margin imagery revenue and Space Infrastructure continues to generate healthy margins. Both businesses see a solid pipeline of opportunities," stated Biggs Porter, Chief Financial Officer. "We are maintaining the 2022 guidance ranges for Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA. Although the interest cost is higher than expected coming into the year, we are pleased to have successfully executed a refinancing of our debt structure and significantly extend maturities."
Total revenues decreased to $438 million from $473 million, or by $35 million, for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the same period of 2021. The decrease in revenues was driven by a decrease in product revenues within our Space Infrastructure segment.
For the three months ended June 30, 2022, our net loss was $30 million compared to net income of $45 million for the same period of 2021. The decrease was primarily due to an increase in interest expense of $52 million driven by a $53 million loss on debt extinguishment, a decrease in product revenues of $36 million with our Space Infrastructure segment and an increase in selling, general and administrative costs of $18 million. This decrease was partially offset by a decrease in product costs of $28 million within our Space Infrastructure segment for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the same period of 2021.
For the three months ended June 30, 2022, Adjusted EBITDA was $119 million and Adjusted EBITDA margin was 27.2%. This is compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $132 million and Adjusted EBITDA margin of 27.9 % for the same period of 2021. The decrease was primarily driven by lower Adjusted EBITDA from the Space Infrastructure segment.
We had total order backlog of $2,945 million as of June 30, 2022 compared to $1,893 million as of December 31, 2021. The increase in backlog was primarily driven by an increase in the Earth Intelligence segment partially offset by a decrease in the Space Infrastructure segment. Our unfunded contract options totaled $2,204 million and $650 million as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. Unfunded contract options represent estimated amounts of revenue to be earned in the future from negotiated contracts with unexercised contract options and indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contracts. Unfunded contract options as of June 30, 2022, were primarily comprised of option years in the EOCL Contract (for the periods June 15, 2027 through June 14, 2032) and other U.S. government contracts. Unfunded contract options as of December 31, 2021 were primarily comprised of the option year in the EnhancedView Contract (September 1, 2022 through July 12, 2023) and other U.S. government contracts.
On May 25, 2022, the National Reconnaissance Office ("NRO") awarded us a 10-year contract worth up to $3.24 billion, inclusive of a firm 5-year base contract commitment worth $1.5 billion and options worth up to $1.74 billion, as part of the Electro-Optical Commercial Layer Program ("EOCL Contract"). The EOCL Contract transitioned the imagery acquisition requirements previously addressed by the EnhancedView Follow-On contract ("EnhancedView Contract") and replaces the scope of the EnhancedView Contract with respect to such requirements.
On June 14, 2022, we issued $500 million aggregate principal amount of 7.75% Senior Secured Notes due 2027 ("7.75% 2027 Notes") in a private placement to qualified institutional buyers in the U.S. pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and outside the U.S. pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act. On June 14, 2022, we used proceeds from issuance of the 7.75% 2027 Notes, along with cash on hand, to redeem the remaining $500 million aggregate principal amount of our 9.75% Senior Secured Notes due 2023 ("9.75% 2023 Notes").
Additionally, on June 14, 2022, we refinanced our Credit Facility, including a $500 million revolving credit facility, maturing in 2027, and a $1.5 billion Term Loan B issued at an original issue discount of 4.5%. The Term Loan B matures in 2029, provided that if the 7.75% 2027 Notes are not repaid in full by the date that is 91 days prior to maturity date of the 7.75% 2027 Notes, the maturity date for the Term Loan B will be the maturity date of the 7.75% 2027 Notes. Borrowings under Term Loan B will bear interest at a rate equal to, at the Company's option, either Adjusted Term SOFR plus an applicable margin ranging from 4.00% to 4.25% or adjusted base rate ("ABR") plus an applicable margin ranging from 3.00% to 3.25%, in each case depending on the company's leverage ratio. This Credit Facility replaced our prior $1.44 billion Term Loan B, maturing in 2024, and at an applicable spread of, at the Company's option, LIBOR plus an applicable margin of 2.75% or ABR plus an applicable margin of 1.75%.
We recognized a total loss on extinguishment of the 9.75% 2023 Notes of $42 million. Also on June 14, 2022, we amended the terms of our syndicated credit facility ("Syndicated Credit Facility") pursuant to an amended and restated credit agreement. We recognized a total loss on extinguishment of $11 million from the amendment of our Syndicated Credit Facility.
In addition to results reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP, we use certain non-GAAP financial measures as supplemental indicators of its financial and operating performance. These non-GAAP financial measures include EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin. We believe these supplementary financial measures reflect our ongoing business in a manner that allows for meaningful period-to-period comparisons and analysis of trends in its business.
($ millions, except per share amounts)
EBITDA1
Total Adjusted EBITDA1
Net (loss) income per common share:
Diluted
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (millions):
1 This is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to section "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" in this earnings release.
Revenues by segment were as follows:
($ millions)
Revenues:
Intersegment eliminations
Total revenues
We analyze financial performance by segment, which combine related activities within the Company.
Adjusted EBITDA:
Corporate and other expenses
Adjusted EBITDA margin (as a % of total revenues)
Revenues from the Earth Intelligence segment increased to $284 million from $283 million, or by $1 million, for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the same period in 2021. The increase was primarily driven by a $3 million increase in revenues from the U.S. government and a $3 million increase in revenues from commercial programs. The increase in revenues from the U.S. government was primarily due to a $23 million increase in high margin imagery solutions revenues partially offset by a $20 million decrease in geospatial service revenues from U.S. government customers. These increases in revenues were partially offset by a $5 million decrease in revenues from international defense and intelligence customers.
Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $129 million from $131 million, or by $2 million, for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the same period of 2021. Higher revenues and favorable mix to revenues from higher margin offerings were offset by increased spending, including on development of our offerings, our ERP project investment and other selling, general and administrative costs.
Revenues from the Space Infrastructure segment decreased to $186 million from $206 million, or by $20 million, for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the same period of 2021. Revenues for the three months ended decreased primarily as a result of a $17 million decrease in revenues from recurring commercial programs and a $3 million decrease in revenues from U.S. government contracts.
Adjusted EBITDA in the Space Infrastructure segment decreased to $19 million from $27 million, or by $8 million, for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the same period of 2021. The decrease was primarily due to lower revenues driven by a change in program mix for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the same period of 2021 and to strong program performance in the 2021 period. The decrease was also driven by higher expenses including increased research and development efforts and increased marketing expenses.
Corporate and other expenses include items such as corporate office costs, regulatory costs, executive and director compensation, foreign exchange gains and losses, retention costs and fees for legal and consulting services.
Corporate and other expenses remained relatively unchanged as they increased to $20 million from $19 million, or by $1 million, for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the same period in 2021.
Intersegment eliminations are related to projects between our segments, including the construction of our WorldView Legion satellites. Intersegment eliminations increased to $9 million from $7 million, or by $2 million, for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the same period in 2021, primarily related to an increase in intersegment satellite construction activity.
MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In millions, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Costs and expenses:
Product costs, excluding depreciation and amortization
Service costs, excluding depreciation and amortization
Interest expense, net
(Loss) income before taxes
Income tax expense (benefit)
Trade and other receivables, net
Inventory, net
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Non-current assets:
Orbital receivables, net
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Accrued liabilities
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Current operating lease liabilities
Non-current liabilities:
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Stockholders' equity:
Common stock ($0.0001 par value, 240 million common shares authorized; 74.2 million and 72.7 million issued and outstanding at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 respectively)
Total Maxar stockholders' equity
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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Stock-based compensation expense
Amortization of debt issuance costs and other non-cash interest expense
Loss from early extinguishment of debt
Cumulative adjustment to SXM-7 revenue
Accounts payable and liabilities
Cash provided by operating activities
Investing activities:
Purchase of property, plant and equipment and development or purchase of software
Acquisition of investment
Cash used in investing activities
Cash paid to extinguish existing Term Loan B
Proceeds from amendment of Term Loan B, net of discount
Repurchase of 9.75% 2023 Notes, including premium
Proceeds from issuance of 7.75% 2027 Notes
Net proceeds from Revolving Credit Facility
Debt issuance costs paid
Settlement of securitization liability
Repayments of long-term debt
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock
Cash provided by financing activities
(Decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
Effect of foreign exchange on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of year
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period
Reconciliation of cash flow information:
Restricted cash included in prepaid and other current assets
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
In addition to results reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP, we use certain non-GAAP financial measures as supplemental indicators of our financial and operating performance. These non-GAAP financial measures include EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin.
We define EBITDA as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA adjusted for certain items affecting the comparability of our ongoing operating results as specified in the calculation and Adjusted EBITDA margin as Adjusted EBITDA divided by revenue. Certain items affecting the comparability of our ongoing operating results between periods include restructuring, impairments, insurance recoveries, gain (loss) on sale of assets, (gain) loss on orbital receivables allowance and transaction and integration related expense. Transaction and integration related expense includes costs associated with de-leveraging activities, acquisitions and dispositions and the integration of acquisitions. Management believes that exclusion of these items assists in providing a more complete understanding of our underlying results and trends, and management uses these measures along with the corresponding U.S. GAAP financial measures to manage our business, evaluate our performance compared to prior periods and the marketplace, and to establish operational goals. Adjusted EBITDA is a measure being used as a key element of our incentive compensation plan. Our Syndicated Credit Facility also uses Adjusted EBITDA in the determination of our debt leverage covenant ratio. The definition of Adjusted EBITDA in the Syndicated Credit Facility includes a more comprehensive set of adjustments that may result in a different calculation therein.
We believe that these non-GAAP measures, when read in conjunction with our U.S. GAAP results, provide useful information to investors by facilitating the comparability of our ongoing operating results over the periods presented, the ability to identify trends in our underlying business, and the comparison of our operating results against analyst financial models and operating results of other public companies.
EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin are not recognized terms under U.S. GAAP and may not be defined similarly by other companies. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered alternatives to net (loss) income as indications of financial performance or as alternate to cash flows from operations as measures of liquidity. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA have limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for our results reported under U.S. GAAP. The table below reconciles our net income to EBITDA and Total Adjusted EBITDA and presents Total Adjusted EBITDA margin for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021.
Income tax (benefit) expense
Transaction and integration related expense
Total Adjusted EBITDA
Net (loss) income margin
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Total Adjusted EBITDA margin
This release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined in Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements usually relate to future events and include statements regarding, among other things, our anticipated revenues, cash flows or other aspects of our operations or operating results. Forward-looking statements are often identified by the words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "plan," "intend," "foresee," "should," "would," "could," "may," "estimate," "outlook" and similar expressions, including the negative thereof.
These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and assumptions based on information currently known to us and our projections of the future, about which we cannot be certain. Forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or expectations expressed in this press release. As a result, although we believe we have a reasonable basis for each forward-looking statement contained in this press release, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be accurate. Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include: risks related to the conflict in Ukraine or related geopolitical tensions; our ability to generate a sustainable order rate for our satellite and space manufacturing operations within our Space Infrastructure segment, including our ability to develop new technologies to meet the needs of existing or potential customers; risks related to our business with various governmental entities, which is subject to the policies, priorities, regulations, mandates and funding levels of such governmental entities; our ability to meet our contractual requirements and the risk that our products contain defects or fail to operate in the expected manner; the risk of any significant disruption in or unauthorized access to our computer systems or those of third parties that we utilize in our operations; the ability of our satellites to operate as intended and risks related to launch delays, launch failures or damage or destruction to our satellites during launch; risks related to the interruption or failure of our infrastructure or national infrastructure; the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on our business operations, financial performance, results of operations and stock price; and the risk factors set forth in Part II, Item 1A, "Risk Factors" in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on May 9, 2022, as such risks and uncertainties may be updated or superseded from time to time by subsequent reports we file with the SEC.
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Unless stated otherwise or the context otherwise requires, references to the terms "Company," "Maxar," "we," "us," and "our" to refer collectively to Maxar Technologies Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.
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Maxar President and Chief Executive Officer, Dan Jablonsky, and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Biggs Porter, will host an earnings conference call Tuesday, August 9, 2022, reviewing the second quarter results, followed by a question and answer session. The call is scheduled to begin promptly at 3:00 p.m. MT (5:00 p.m. ET).
Investors and participants must register for the call in advance by visiting: https://conferencingportals.com/event/poKRyurD
After registering, participants will receive dial-in information, a passcode, and registrant ID. At the time of the call, participants must dial in using the numbers in the confirmation email and enter their passcode and ID.
The Conference Call will be webcast live and then archived at: http://investor.maxar.com/events-and-presentations/default.aspx
A replay of the conference call will also be available from Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. MT (8:00 p.m. ET) to Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 9:59 p.m. MT (11:59 p.m. ET) at the following numbers:
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Celine calls herself a natural baker, and when the daughter of a friend was found to have allergies, she decided to try her hand at baking her some treats. She started experimenting, and the first treat she made was a garbanzo bean brownie, which was a big hit with her friends. Fast forward about 5 years, and Celine found herself in the same allergy boat. She had a persistent runny nose that just couldn't be explained. She turned to her friend, and after a round of testing, found that she was also allergic to lots of things. So she started to drastically alter what she ate.
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Celine loved to share her treats, and her friends started to encourage her to make her treats available commercially. So she started small by baking for little local cafés and neighborhood grocery stores, as well as at Farmer's Markets. She quickly outgrew her home kitchen, and two years ago started to bake at a local commercial kitchen. She kept a watchful eye to be sure that there would not be gluten contamination from the other baker in the kitchen. The first item she sold was a pineapple loaf, which is still a favorite!
Just because it looks familiar doesn't mean it's junk!
When the owner of the commercial kitchen needed to move on, Celine didn't know what to do. She actually needed a larger kitchen so the timing was good, but she had no idea where to go. One day she decided to just stop worrying about it, and to go get her nails done. As she drove through the shopping center, thinking about what to do, she noticed that there was a small café that had closed. She called the realtor, and "like magic," she had her kitchen, already stocked with ovens and pans and mixers. As she turned it into her bakery, people stopped by, asking when they were going to open. A shop was never in Celine's plan, but when she saw the interest she decided to open the front of the store into a retail space where people could come and order some treats or just grab a quick cookie or muffin. She's been open in Westlake on Lindero Canyon for about six months.
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Look for the Karma Baker lotus blossom label at Lassen's, and try a healthy, gluten free and vegan treat!
Thank you for the lovely blog article! We are honored to be a part of the Lassen's family stores. You truly offer a wonderful thing!
A quick side note.. Our Vegan & gluten free flour is FREE of beans , nuts and soy. And VERY allergy friendly. Namaste.
Thanks, Celine, for the added info! I really enjoy your Karma Baker treats!
Fantastic! You'll enjoy these treats!
I didn't see anyone mention you are also a Kosher bakery, important to many of us. So thank you Celine.
GF, Vegan AND Kosher is not an easy house to keep! I am so appreciative of your delicious goods.
Thanks for your question! I just got off the phone with Arek from Karma Baker, and he assured me that they have KCA Kosher Certification — a Rabbi comes every week to check the kitchen. So yes, they are taking care for all of your needs! Enjoy their delicious treats!
Do you do any grain & soy free baked goods?
I am not sure if there are any Karma Baker products that are both grain and soy free. I believe that the ones we carry at Lassen's generally have some soy. However, feel free to come into Lassen's and our helpful staff can assist you in finding products that fit your needs!
Glad to learn about you! You hit the mark for me in 3 areas; organic, gluten free and vegan. I live in Ojai, and so having Lassen's carry some of your products is helpful, as I don't get to Westlake very often.
I am wondering (and maybe I just missed this in the article), is the soy flour you use non-GMO, and/or organic also?
I just spoke with Arek for clarification, and he reminded me that Karma Bakery doesn't use any soy flour. He also said that all of their flours are organic, and therefore non-GMO. (One of the requirements to be certified organic is to be non-GMO.) So you can enjoy their treats without concern! Thanks for your question!
I absolutely Love your VEGAN GF treats, and I just visited your bakery the other weekend for a delicious chocolate sprinkled doughnut! I am allergic to SOY and so are most of my friends. I really wanted to get a white doughnut, but I was told I couldn't eat the white doughnuts…is there anyway you could experiment and make them without the soy milk?
I will pass your request on to Celine at the Karma Baker!
Can't wait to try your GF treats, and GF and sugar free treats!
Thanks! It's fun to have options, and these are delicious!
Do we have to order them at Lassen's or do they have there already? I usually shop at the Oxnard Store and haven't seen them. Please let me know. Thank you.
This may not be an item that is regularly stocked at the Oxnard store. Please speak with the manager and they will special order them for you!
Where is the karma bakery located?
The Karma Baker is on Lindero Canyon in Westlake Village. It's really fun to go into the Bakery!
Are any of these treats keto friendly?
(Sorry it has taken me so long to get an answer — I've been trying!) I spoke with the bakery today, and they said that since these are baked goods, they are not keto friendly. Their focus is Vegan and Gluten-free.
Lassen's has lots of keto friendly products, so come in to any of our stores and our friendly and helpful staff can help you find many items that you'll love!


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Małe Seminarium Duchowne Polskiego Narodowego Kościoła Katolickiego w Sulminie – działająca w latach 1949-1950 na terenie Sulmina prywatna szkoła średnia należąca do diecezji polskiej Polskiego Narodowego Kościoła Katolickiego (PNKK).

Inicjatywę utworzenia Małego Seminarium Duchownego wysunął ks. Edward Narbutt-Narbuttowicz na Ogólnopolskim Zjeździe Kapłanów PNKK odbywającym się w dniach 11-12 lutego 1946 r. w Warszawie. Małe Seminarium Duchowne rozpoczęło działalność 1 września 1949 r. mając za siedzibę budynki znajdujące się w Sulminie, w powiecie gdańskim. Główny celem zakładu było "kształcenie i wychowywanie młodzieńców duchu ideologii PNNK", których zamierzano "przygotować do zdania małej matury, by następnie skierować ich do Seminarium Duchownego PNKK w Krakowie". Kandydaci musieli mieć co najmniej 16 lat oraz ukończoną szkołę podstawową. Rodzice kandydata musieli zadeklarować, że będą zapewniali swojemu dziecko obuwie, bieliznę i ubranie oraz będą wpłacać 1500 zł miesięcznie na rzecz Seminarium. Seminarium to funkcjonowało tylko jeden rok szkolny.

Zobacz też
 Polski Narodowy Kościół Katolicki
 Polski Narodowy Katolicki Kościół w RP
 Kościół Polskokatolicki w RP
 Niższe Seminarium Duchowne
 Wyższe Seminarium Duchowne Kościoła Polskokatolickiego w Warszawie
 Seminarium Teologiczne im. Girolamo Savonaroli w Scranton

Bibliografia
 Seminarium Duchowne [z: Konrad Białecki, Kościół Narodowy w Polsce w latach 1944-1965, s.153 – 154].

Polski Narodowy Kościół Katolicki
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Feed the worms half their weight in organic waste daily. They will enjoy vegetables and fruits alike. Chopping the feed into smaller pieces will allow them to consume the organic waste more quickly. Worms enjoy coffee grounds and crushed egg shells which aid in the digestion of organic waste. Dairy products, citrus fruit and woody produce should be avoided. Bury the food just under the surface of the bedding to eliminate smell and avoid fruit flies.
Time to reap the harvest! Sixty to ninety days is all that is needed to produce "black gold'. The easy way to harvest your castings is to feed at one end of the bin for two weeks then remove the opposite side. Refill the bin with fresh moist bedding.
Shaker and trommel harvesters work to separate the worms from the castings. The worms can be added to fresh moist bedding to start a new composting cycle.
They consume half of their body weight in organic waste daily.
The Red Wiggler is able to handle a large range of temperatures varying from 40-90 degrees fahrenheit.
They are rapid reproducing worms.
Also they do not mind living in tight quarters making them space efficient.
Vermicomposting is composting with the help from worms and beneficial micro-organisms. This method allows you the opportunity to compost year round, in contrast to compost piles that are ineffective in cold winter months. Kitchen waste is being generated constantly and can be transformed into a nutrient rich soil additive.
Worms are able to live in an array of containers. Our bins are durable and come ventilated in a variety of sizes.
They are most happy in moist bedding. It should be wet to the consistency of a rung out sponge.
They are happiest at 70 degrees fahrenheit but are able to tolerate temperature of 40 to 90 degrees.
They prefer a dark environment and left undisturbed.
A pound a Red Wigglers will eat a pound of organic material every other day.
Your worms will eat organic kitchen waste, garden refuge and aged manure.
Foods to avoid include citrus fruit, onions, meat and dairy products.


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    public void persist(Object o) {
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        try {
            transaction = em.getTransaction();
        } catch (Exception e) {
            // If it fails it means that you are in a CMT environment where the
            //  container will take care of it.
            //e.printStackTrace();
        }
        if (transaction != null) {
            transaction.begin();
        }
        em.persist(o);
        if (transaction != null) {
            transaction.commit();
        }
    }

    public <T> T merge(T t) {
        EntityTransaction transaction = null;
        try {
            transaction = em.getTransaction();
        } catch (Exception e) {
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Minnesota DHS Suffers Another Phishing Attack: State IT Services Struggling to Cope with Barrage of Attacks
Home » HIPAA Breach News » Minnesota DHS Suffers Another Phishing Attack: State IT Services Struggling to Cope with Barrage of Attacks
Posted By HIPAA Journal on Apr 12, 2019
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has discovered another employee email account has been compromised as a result of a phishing attack. The latest incident has only just been reported, although the breach occurred on or before March 26, 2018.
Three Phishing Attacks: 31,800 Records Exposed
The breach is in addition to two other phishing attacks that saw email accounts compromised in June and July of 2018. Those attacks were announced in October 2018 and resulted in the exposure of 20,800 Minnesotans' PHI. The March 26 email account compromise saw the PHI of 10,263 Minnesotans exposed.
The March phishing attack allowed the attacker to gain access to the email account of an employee of the Direct care and Treatment Administration. Emails were then sent from that account to co-workers requesting wire transfers be made. The email requests were flagged as suspicious and were reported to MNIT, which secured the account. No wire transfers were made.
During the time that the account was accessible, the attacker potentially accessed emails in the account which included protected health information. MNIT was unable to determine whether any PHI had been viewed or copied. The account contained information such as names, contact information, dates of birth, treatment data, legal histories, and two Social Security numbers. No reports of misuse of PHI have been received.
Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) reported the breach to the FBI and, on April 9, 2019, DHS notified the Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights, the Office of the Legislative Auditor, credit reporting agencies, the media, and state senate and house representatives. Individual notices have also been sent to all individuals affected by the breach.
Since being notified about the breach, DHS hired a contractor to assess the contents of the email account to check for protected health information. Due to the number of emails in the account, that process took some time to complete. DHS says the account review was completed on March 21, 2019.
It is unclear from the DHS breach notification letter when the breach was discovered. DHS said MNIT provided details of the breach investigation on February 15, 2019. While breach notifications were issued to affected individuals within 60 days of DHS discovering the breach, in compliance with HIPAA, there was a major delay in the breach being reported to DHS by MNIT.
It took four months before notifications were issued to alert individuals about the previous two phishing attacks, and more than a year for individuals affected by this phishing attack to be notified.
State Government Agencies Suffer 700 Security Incidents in 10 Months
A senate hearing took place in October last year following the announcement of the other two phishing attacks. At the hearing it was made clear that MNIT was simply not prepared for the volume of cyberattacks and lacked the resources to deal with them.
MNIT explained at the hearing that more than 700 security incidents involving state government agencies had to be dealt with by MNIT up to October 2018, including 150 phishing attacks. On average, state employees were sent an average of 22 phishing emails a day.
Up to October, the state government had experienced 80 cyberattacks that required manual analysis and 240 sets of employee credentials had been compromised. At the hearing, MNIT CISO Aaron Call explained that "the frequency and profitability of attacks are increasing, and the cybercriminals are getting more funding."
Since receiving notification about the latest breach, DHS has implemented additional security measures to prevent further phishing attacks. These include a tool that blocks links and email attachments in emails sent to state employees. DHS says the tool would have prevented this and past breaches from occurring.
Policies and procedures have also been revised at DHS and MNIT has said it is now immediately reporting breaches to agency data practices or privacy staff to allow them to analyze the incidents to determine whether data have been exploited. DHS has said it is continuing to provide employees with training to help them identify increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks against DHS.


I was born and raised in the Trenton area. This gives me a unique insight into working with customers and clients in the Quinte Area. I am married and am the mother of two children and grandmother to one sweet little boy.
Before achieving my Real Estate License I worked for a plumbing and heating wholesale company for 20 years.
My involvement in real estate sales for the past several years has provided me the opportunity to serve many of these customers and clients in the Quinte area, earning both their respect and lasting friendship.
I sincerely believe of all the decisions you'll face when buying or selling a home, there is none more important than the person you choose to represent you.
I belong to the Women's Sales and Ad Club of Belleville. The combination of my knowledge of the market, along with my professional and efficient service (with special focus given to making the purchase of real estate as stress free as possible) are among my greatest assets.


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The 1991 Columbus Thunderbolts season was the 1st season for the franchise. They were formed as part of an expansion for 1991. They went 0–10 and  missed the playoffs. They were the second team to complete a winless season in the AFL, the first being the 1989 Maryland Commandos.

Regular season

Schedule

Standings

y – clinched regular-season title

x – clinched playoff spot

Roster

External links
1991 Columbus Thunderbolts at ArenaFan.com

Columbus Thunderbolts
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Cleveland Thunderbolts seasons


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Q: How to provide type safety in a two dimensional type hierarchy? Consider the following class hierarchy:
class A {};
class B : public A {};
class C : public A {};
class D : public A {};

Assume that it is not trivially reducible: B, C and D have at least one pairwise disjunct member definition and at least one shared member definition inherited from A.
Now consider a hierarchy of containers containing pointers to objects from the first one:
class AV : public std::vector<A*> {};
class BV : public AV {}; // contains only B*
class CV : public AV {}; // contains only C*
class DV : public AV {}; // contains only D*

Again, assume it to be not trivially reducible as defined above.
These classes are supposed to be "containers with features": providing common container functions for their elements and functions along the lines of "get average of ", "does any element satisfy " etc. . Operations on V always assume elements of class  for x in { A, B, C ,D }.
Now the issue is that children of AV provide std::vector functions instantiated on A*, instead of their actual content of B*, C*, D* respectively.
There are three solutions I can see, all with unfortunate drawbacks:

*

*override std::vector members in classes [B|C|D]V to cast to the correct pointer type

*

*obvious drawback: lots of boilerplate code

*let AV not inherit from std::vector and instead make [B|C|D]V inherit from the respective std::vector<[A|B|C]*> instantiation

*

*obvious drawback: AV can no longer be used for code where only element members from class A are used.

*do not define [A|B|C|D]V as class hierarchy but as class template, provide implementations per template parameter [A|B|C|D]

*

*obvious drawback: loss of implicit hierarchy information, esp. using IDE tools such as Visual Studio -> code becoming harder to navigate

Note that the issue persists if the container were member instead of parent of classes [A|B|C|D]V.
Is there a better solution to the quandary? If it is idiomatic, how is it called?
Simplifications for the sake of clarity:

*

*C pointers instead of the more appropriate std::weak_pointer

*short class names instead of telling ones

*Inheriting from an STL container provides the container function[s|ality] for free, as is the purpose of inheritance.

Providing the STL container as a member instead would lead to implementation of delegates for most of its functions along these lines:
class AV
{
public:
  auto begin() { return this->container.begin(); }
  auto end()   { return this->container.end(); }
  /* etc. pp. */
protected:
  std::vector<A*> container;
}

A: That should do it.
template<typename L>
class  V : public std::vector<L*> {}; // all members of original AV
class AV : public V<A> {}; // now empty
class BV : public V<B> {}; // as before
class CV : public V<C> {}; // "    "
class DV : public V<D> {}; // "    "

If I am not mistaken, no further limitations vs. the original setup should apply.
At this point we are just one step away from @SamVarshavchik 's original comment, which was incidentally the very first activity on this question. Sometimes the simplest answers are the best - and the most difficult to spot.

A: A BV is not an AV.  There should not be inheritance there, as there are no useful ways for a BV to satisfy the invariants of a reasonably useful mutable AV.  Having a (C++) inheritance here is harmful.
This is the old rectangle-square problem, where an immutable square is an immutable rectangle, but a mutable square is not a mutable rectangle.
There are 3 prongs.  Reading, writing and implementation.
An AV_reader is a base class of a BV_reader (etc).  Non-mutating operations on a BV satisfy the reasonabke ore and post conditions of a AV, assuming the same is true of A and B.
For writing, this cannot be the case; a BV_writer is not a kind of AV_writer.  Possibly it can be upside down: an AV_writer is a kind of BV_writer, but that again relies on A and B properties, and those are properties are a bit less common than the read invariants.  Also some extensions (BV_writer_augment) won;t be part of AV_writer.  The contravariance of parameters may get you this for free.
On the implementation side, using a vector<A*> to store a vector<B*> and wrapping it in a myriad of casts innand out is error prone and a pain.
The conclusion is:
You want covariant reading, contravariant writing, (I think I got those two names right: I sometimes reverse them) and a template CRTP-like implementarion system that does type checking storing the actual underlying vector without forcing no casts.
This does not match the C++ default polymorphic inheritance pointer system.  So don't use C++ pointer polymorphism inheritance.
Now the problem is that the proper solution is hard, and takes some boilerplate.  But it is the right way to do it.


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Q: How to solve such equation to obtain the CDF? I am trying to find the CDF of the following: $F_{Z}(z)=Pr(X-Y\leq z)$, where $Pr$ denotes the probability. Also i have the PDF of $X$ and $Y$. Any help in this regard is highly appreciated.

A: You will need the joint probability density function - or perhaps a conditional pdf.
$$\begin{align}\Pr(X\leqslant Y+z) &= \int_\Bbb R\int_{-\infty}^{y+z} f_{\small X,Y}(x,y)\,\mathrm d x\,\mathrm d y\\[1ex] &=\int_\Bbb R\int_{-\infty}^{y+z} f_{\small X\mid Y}(x\mid y)f_{\small Y}(y)\,\mathrm d x\,\mathrm d y\\[1ex] &=\int_\Bbb R\int_{-\infty}^{y+z} f_{\small X}(x)f_{\small Y\mid X}(y\mid x)\,\mathrm d x\,\mathrm d y\\[3ex]\Pr(Y\geqslant X-z)&=\int_\Bbb R\int_{x-z}^\infty f_{\small X,Y}(x,y)\,\mathrm d y\,\mathrm d x\\[1ex]\text{et cetera}&~~\lower{2ex}\ddots \end{align}$$
Unless, of course, the random variables are in fact independent.
$$\begin{align}\Pr(X\leqslant Y+z) &= \int_\Bbb R\int_{-\infty}^{y+z} f_{\small X}(x)f_{\small Y}(y)\,\mathrm d x\,\mathrm d y\\[2ex] \Pr(Y\geqslant X-z)&= \int_\Bbb R\int_{x-z}^{\infty} f_{\small X}(x)f_{\small Y}(y)\,\mathrm d y\,\mathrm d x\end{align}$$


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MapQuest Integrates Citysearch Content
Greg Sterling on December 22, 2009 at 9:04 am
MapQuest or variations on its name represent five of the top 22 search queries in the travel category (in November) according to Hitwise. However Google Maps is solidly in first place now as the top mapping site online. That puts MapQuest in the position of having to figure out whether to be content with its second place position or do some things to try and regain the lead.
It's not clear whether MapQuest could regain the lead; however, the company has introduced a number of features and upgrades recently in a bid to improve the look and functionality of the site:
360 View: street-level imagery
Upgrades to the appearance of maps on the site
Mobile maps improvements
Expanded category based searching
Source: Hitwise
Now MapQuest is adding 700,000 more business listings, user ratings and other content from Citysearch:
Now you'll find more than 700,000 new and informative business listings nationwide in popular search categories such as restaurants, hotels, shopping, spas, bars, clubs and more through our partnership with Citysearch. In addition to more listings, you'll also find greater editorial content for each business including restaurant menus, coupons and special offers, business hours, and customer ratings and reviews, so you can search, research, and of course, get a map or directions to get there.
Part of this information has been there for some time, but this is a formal announcement of an expanded content relationship with Citysearch:
In addition, MapQuest Local remains an innovative and under-appreciated product. I fear AOL will do little to promote it, however, and that eventually it will be shuttered for lack of usage.
It was rumored that MapQuest might be for sale; however that appears to no longer be true. More recently I speculated that eventually MapQuest would outsource mapping to Bing, while retaining the MapQuest brand and traffic. However projects such as 360 argue against the notion that MapQuest will "sub-out" the back end to Microsoft.
Regardless MapQuest needs to reduce the number of "boxes" or search fields on the site to make it more competitive with Google.
Greg Sterling
Greg Sterling is a Contributing Editor at Search Engine Land. He researches and writes about the connections between digital and offline commerce. He is also VP of Strategy and Insights for the Local Search Association. Follow him on Twitter or find him at Google+.
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MICKEY is pleased to present 'Say Sorry', a solo presentation of new work by Chloe Seibert. The exhibition will be on display from November 16th 2018 to January 13th 2019.
A monumental red sculpture takes the shape of a human-dog hybrid, kneeling obediently and shamefully in contrast to its imposing scale. The statue is partially obscured by a matching trifold screen of transparent vinyl and steel that contradicts itself in its implied purpose of privacy. Scaled-up masks hang on the adjacent walls, painted with faces that evoke deviant pleasure. A smaller room hosts a series of ecstatic expressions scrawled into plaster puddles, adorned with locks and chains.
Seibert's works are created with immediacy in their material constraints, as well as their psychological and emotional expressions. Time and scale become vessels for emotionally charged, hectic forms, mediated through pedestrian industrial materials.


A data model contains a LOT of information, this can be overwhelming and seem complex for those that really need to understand and validate it. At the end of the day, communication is key. How are models being presented? Are they being walked thru in a language that all participants can understand? How well do we understand our audience? Are we unconsciously leaving people out? Let's take some of the complexity out and make it easier for people to understand our data models and the information they contain.


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Q: GestureRecognizer Swipe Gesture I am trying to detect a horizontal swipe gesture with GestureRecognizer by hooking up to the CrossSliding event.
        _gr = new GestureRecognizer
        {
            GestureSettings = GestureSettings.ManipulationTranslateX |
                              GestureSettings.ManipulationTranslateY |
                              GestureSettings.CrossSlide
        };

        _gr.CrossSliding += OnSwipe;
        _gr.ManipulationStarted += OnManipulationStarted;
        _gr.ManipulationUpdated += OnManipulationUpdated;
        _gr.ManipulationCompleted += OnManipulationCompleted;

        _gr.CrossSlideHorizontally = true;

As you can see from the code above, not only swipe should be detected, but also dragging gestures.
My problem is I can't seem to customize the swipe gesture.
I want to customize the minimum speed and distance a user has to drag the pointer before the gesture is considered a swipe. In the current state even the slowest and smallest horizontal drag motion will trigger a CrossSliding event.
I saw the CrossSlideThresholds class that allows to customize the gesture, but I couldn't see how it could be used to configure speed and distance of the swipe gesture.
Is the CrossSliding event the proper way to detect a swipe? If so, how can I configure speed and swipe distance?
If not, how can I detect a swipe gesture?

A: I could not find any built in way to detect a swipe, so I implemented my own detection method.
The code detects a horizontal swipe.
The shown methods are the event handlers for the GestureRecognizer events:
readonly Stopwatch _manipulationTimer = new Stopwatch();

public void OnManipulationStarted(ManipulationStartedEventArgs e)
{
    _manipulationTimer.Restart();
}

public void OnManipulationCompleted(ManipulationCompletedEventArgs e)
{
    var millis = _manipulationTimer.ElapsedMilliseconds;

    if (Math.Abs(e.Cumulative.Translation.Y) < MaxVerticalSwipeDistanceInPix &&
        Math.Abs(e.Cumulative.Translation.X) > MinHorizontalSwipeDistanceInPix &&
        millis > MinSwipeDurationInMillis &&
        millis < MaxSwipeDurationInMillis &&
        Math.Abs(e.Cumulative.Scale - 1) < 0.01 // 1 touch point
        )
    {
        var leftSwipe = e.Cumulative.Translation.X < 0;
        if (leftSwipe)
        {
        }
        else // right swipe
        {
        }
    }

    _manipulationTimer.Stop();
    _manipulationTimer.Reset();
}


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Will you be joining the eBook club?
By pc on November 5, 2009
While today's students have wide ranging technology at their fingertips, the electronic book market in schools is still in its infancy. Lee Suckling takes a look at the use and value of eBooks.
"While we're not ready to pull the plug on libraries just yet, eBooks will become increasingly common and popular in New Zealand as online collections increase their size," explained Andre Kneepkens, an Information and Communication Specialist Teacher at Maidstone School. "As technology and the ability to read these electronic books improves, it's only a matter of time."
What's an eBook?
An eBook is defined as an electronic version of a text that can be read on a standard computer or laptop, mobile device, such as the iPhone, iPod Touch or a PDA, or on dedicated eBook hardware known as an 'eReader' – like the Sony Reader or Amazon Kindle. A universally used format is still under debate, however ePub – a free and open format for 'reflowable' content, which enables the display of text to be optimised for a particular display device – is currently the most likely contender to rise to the top.
Are eBooks used by New Zealand schools?
Since the Internet came to classrooms more than a decade ago, teachers have had access to electronic educational resources. However, eBooks in the form of either textbooks or literature still have very limited use.
"Not many [teachers] are aware of the potentials, and there's not a lot of choice out there," said Kneepkens. "The readily available content is not always useful or high in academic quality. Teachers do come across good material relevant to their curriculum, but it can be very hit and miss – around 80 per cent of educational eBook content is aimed at the American market."
Some teachers in New Zealand have started using eBooks for professional development, but very few are using them as student resources in the classroom. "It's not because the technology isn't there, it's because the idea of eBooks hasn't yet been sold to teachers," added Kneepkens.
What are the benefits of eBooks in education?
The benefits of eBooks for students and teachers are numerous. eBooks are resourceful for in-class teaching, commonly being used overseas in conjunction with interactive whiteboards, so the content of the books can be manipulated. At the student end of the spectrum, eBook technology allows for highlighting and annotating of content, exceptional search and retrieval capabilities, and live hyperlinking can be utilised for referencing.
Students can not only read texts but also make notes and even change the books – facilitating their composition, writing and editing skills. Furthermore, interactive exercises with the text can increase student engagement and deepen their understanding of subject matter. Not to mention the physical benefits to their posture – when the need for backpacks full of heavy books is made redundant.
How realistic are digital libraries?
While a school in the US recently threw out its library of 20,000 physical books to make way for a US$500,000 'digital learning centre,' with access to millions of eBooks, the possibly of doing away with bookshelves in New Zealand school libraries is in the far distant future.
"We just don't have the range of New Zealand-centric texts available, and what we do have is very badly catalogued," said Kneepkens. "Once online eBook 'libraries' sharpen their focus and become user friendly [both in terms of accessibility and quality], things will start to change. But at the moment, you can see why teachers and students aren't rushing to use them."
Are eBooks inevitable?
An educational eBook market is emerging in New Zealand, but it will need a lot of support from the Ministry of Education to see it adopted by schools, believes Kneepkens. "However with our current generation of kids who have grown up with technology, electronic books are a natural progression, and I hope that it won't be too long before we have class sets of eReaders."
Martin Taylor, Director of the Digital Publishing Forum believes that while free resources are sometimes used in New Zealand schools, the current market for copyrighted academic content is minuscule in our country. Taylor has intentions to change that; he's leading initiatives to offer thousands of New Zealand literature titles, and later other resources, to schools and the wider public.
"As it's an evolving technology landscape, we are very much in the early stages," he said. "Once we create a dialogue at both government and school level on the best formats and ways to distribute eBooks, we'll be on our way."
LEE SUCKLING WRITES FOR INTERFACE MAGAZINE.
© INTERFACE Magazine, November 2009
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