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Q: High CPU usage and no recharge upon Android phone USB-C connection I wanted to charge my phone/hotspot's battery, Google Pixel 5. My bright idea was to connect it to my Dell 7790 laptop using the laptop's embedded USB-C port, using the same both-sided1 cable (Amazon Basics) used to charge the battery on 220V. Namely, I was just too lazy to stand up and go to the nearest 220V outlet.
Strange thing happened: Windows became unstable, in the sese that mouse pointer was not very responsive and even writing text. CPU usage, once I was finally able to open Task Manager, was high by System, but really not 100%.
I disconnected my phone and normality came back. I reconnected the phone and noticed it didn't start charging.
Android developer tools are enable, but USB debugging is not. Hotspot is running over Wifi, not USB (there is a USB tethering option, I haven't enabled it).
Any idea?
[1] USB-C male to USB-C male

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The Mercure London Heathrow Hotel is conveniently located only 2 miles from terminals 1, 2 &3!
Exit M4 J4 signed Heathrow,follow signs to Hayes(A312) on to Shepiston lane. The hotel is on right next to fire station.
Take Long Term Car Park Transfer (24 hours to + from all terminals) back to the car park in order to collect car.
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YouRulz is a fantasy sports platform that moves players closer to "reality" than any previous option. We've made a commitment to capitalizing on the lack of an innovation present in other platforms through "game-like" features that give players more control.
Topping the list is the ability to make In-Game substitutions of underperforming or injured athletes. Furthermore, our platform's mobile-first design looks to proactively improve upon the existing functionality issues with other providers' mobile solutions.
You don't have to be a pro athlete for a shot at sports glory. The fantasy sports industry has been growing at a double digit annual rate for over a decade now, and appears to be picking up even more speed.
However, this growth masks the widespread discontent among players regarding the top platforms' lack of innovation - particularly with in-game features. The community is clamoring for changes that give players more of a realistic, coach-like impact on games.
It's about time to zero in what's next and move fantasy sports more towards "reality".
Enter YouRulz: the fantasy sports platform that finally gives the player more control. Created by fantasy fanatics, YouRulz is putting an end to the days of simply "playing" fantasy sports through total customization that allows for all-hands-on-deck participation.
Our platform is also being designed as a mobile-first solution from the start - allowing us to sidestep the common issues that exist with other mobile fantasy sports clients.
We're committed to providing a stable app environment across all operating systems and devices, focused on consistent delivery of real-time gameplay and results.
The end result of this developmental excellence is a fantasy sports experience that's a true reflection of our name: all according to "your rules". This starts with the ability to make In-Game Substitutions - a key feature that keeps YouRulz ahead of the pack.
YouRulz was conceptualized by a group of avid fantasy football players who grew tired of the nonexistence of enhancements among current systems.


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class Tip < ActiveRecord::Base
  has_many :user_tips, dependent: :destroy
  has_many :users, through: :user_tips

  def liked_votes
    return UserTip.select { |usertip| usertip.tip.id == self.id && usertip.result == "Liked" }.length
  end

  def disliked_votes
    return UserTip.select { |usertip| usertip.tip.id == self.id && usertip.result == "Disliked" }.length
  end

  def self.not_disliked(user)
    @user = user
    return Tip.select { |tip| tip.user_tips.find_by(user_id: @user.id, result: "Disliked").nil? }
  end

  def self.get_tip(user)
    if Tip.not_disliked(user).length > 0
      return Tip.not_disliked(user)[user.tipnum]
    end
  end

  def self.next_tip(user)
    @user = user
    @number_of_tips = Tip.not_disliked(user).length
    user.tipnum = ((user.tipnum + 1 + rand(@number_of_tips/2)) % @number_of_tips)
    user.save()
  end
end

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Device for producing a dental replacement part
In a device for the automatic production of dental replacement parts, a blank 13 is fitted in a substantially plate-shaped carrier body 10 which is so dimensioned that the blank 13 does not exceed the carrier body 10 in any direction. The carrier body 10 serves not only for holding the blank 13 in the working machine but also for protecting it during its automatic handling in magazines or the like. The carrier body 10 is provided with a bar code 20 which relates to the material and dimensions of the blank 13 and may identify data according to which the blank 13 is to be worked. The bar code 20 is adapted to be changed by the working machine so as to prevent the carrier body 10 from being reused with the same or a different blank 13.
Beuschel, Martin (München, DE)
Huber, Erich (Tyrlaching, DE)
Sendelbach, Erich (Peissenberg, DE)
Schäfer,Olaf (Singen, DE)
ESPE Dental AG (Seefeld, DE)
A61C13/00; (IPC1-7): A61C3/00
206/368, 433/163, 433/223, 433/25, 206/63.5, 433/215
5490810 Process and device for manufacturing a structural part, especially of a ceramic tooth restoration, and a process of making sonotrode crowns 1996-02-13 Hahn et al. 433/223
5383752 Apparatus for making dental replacements 1995-01-24 Rheinberger et al. 433/223X
2409783 Process for forming artificial teeth 1946-10-22 Moskey 433/223X
1899718 Jacket crown, model, and method of applying 1933-02-28 Poston 433/223X
1796470 Method for making molds for inlays and crowns 1931-03-17 Meyer 433/223X
EP0807422 1997-11-19 Method for manufacturing dental reconstructions and blank for carrying out the method
European Search Report No. 99 11 6985, pp. 1-2.
LUCCHESI, NICHOLAS D
RICHARD WIENER (POLLOCK VANDE SANDE & AMERNICK R L L P PO BOX 19088, WASHINGTON, DC, 200363425, US)
1. A device for producing a dental replacement part by machining the dental replacement, comprising a blank and a carrier body, the carrier body having an inner side holding the blank and an outer side adapted to be fitted in a machining tool, wherein the carrier body is shaped so that the blank, when held by the carrier body, does not extend beyond the carrier body in any direction, wherein the carrier body is substantially plate-shaped and has an opening for receiving the blank, the through length of the opening not being smaller than the axial dimension of the blank, and wherein the carrier body is formed with at least one recess from at least one of its end surfaces to form a peripheral flange and a receiving cylinder surrounding the opening.
2. The device of claim 1, wherein the recess has ribs extending radially between the peripheral flange and the receiving cylinder to form a plurality of adjacent recesses.
3. The device of claim 1, wherein the peripheral flange defines the largest height of the carrier body and the receiving cylinder is recessed in both axial directions with respect to the peripheral flange.
4. A device for producing a dental replacement part, including a blank and a substantially plate-shaped carrier body, the carrier body having at least one recess from at least one of its end surfaces to form a peripheral flange adapted to be fitted in a working tool, and a receiving cylinder for receiving the blank, the through length of the receiving cylinder not being smaller than the axial dimension of the blank so that the blank does not extend beyond the carrier body in any direction.
6. The device of claim 4, wherein the peripheral flange defines the largest height of the carrier body and the-receiving cylinder is recessed in both axial directions with respect to the peripheral flange.
7. The device of claim 4, wherein the carrier body has a non-symmetrical outer shape.
8. The device of claim 4, wherein the carrier body is formed of synthetic material by injection moulding.
9. A device for producing a dental replacement part, including a blank and a carrier body, the carrier body having an inner side holding the blank and an outer side adapted to be fitted in a working tool, wherein the blank does not extend beyond the carrier body in any direction, wherein the carrier body includes a code related to the blank.
10. The device of claim 9, wherein the code is related to at least one of the dimensions and material of the blank.
11. The device of claim 9, wherein the code is adapted to be changed by the working tool.
Dental replacement parts, such as crowns, bridges, implants or the like, can be produced by first scanning the prepared tooth stump as a gypsum model using an optical or mechanical scanner, and then creating milling curves for the cavity of the tooth replacement part using the data obtained by the scanning. A wax prosthesis formed by the dental technician is then placed on the gypsum model of the stump and is scanned for obtaining additional data for generating the milling curve. Both sets of data represent in a coordinate system the volume to be milled. Alternatively, the tooth replacement part may already be present in digital form in standard libraries and adapted to the respective individual situation.
PCT publication No. WO 95/30382 discloses a device with the features recited in the first part of claim 1 for holding blanks used in the production of dental replacement parts by a milling or other machining tool. For economical reasons, the tooth replacement blank is so dimensioned that the working results in minimum waste of expensive blank material. The generally cylindrical blank is glued into a cylindrical carrier body which surrounds the blank in a partial area of its axial length and is adapted to be inserted in the respective machine tool.
In the system disclosed in European patent publication No. 0 455 854, a tooth replacement blank is worked from a slab of material in such a way that both a tooth crown and a holding stump are created. Upon severing the crown, a bore of the crown is fitted on a conical end of the holding stump.
It is an object of the invention to provide a receptacle for a tooth replacement blank which serves not only for holding the blank in the respective machine tool but at the same time represents a primary package for protecting the blank and handling it safely in the course of an automatic production process.
This object is met in accordance with the invention by a device for producing a dental replacement part, including a blank and a carrier body, the carrier body having an inner side holding the blank and an outer side adapted to be fitted in a working tool, wherein the carrier body is dimensioned so that the blank does not extend beyond the carrier body in any direction.
The fact that the blank does not extend beyond the carrier body in any direction results in an effective protection of the blank material against mechanical influences. Moreover, the blank may be worked from two opposite sides, which is essential for tooth replacements. Since it is solely the carrier body which defines the outer shape of the unit formed by the blank and the carrier body, the carrier body may be designed without limitations in such a way that it may be stacked with other units irrespective of the exact shape of the blank and automatically fed, withdrawn and turned in the course of an automatic production.
In a preferred embodiment, the carrier body is substantially plate-shaped and has an opening for receiving the blank, the through length of the opening being not smaller than the axial dimension of the blank. The plate shape of the carrier body is particularly advantageous for handling and stacking.
The carrier body is preferably formed with a recess from at least one of its end surfaces to form a peripheral flange and a receiving cylinder surrounding the opening. The recess form ribs which extend radially between the peripheral flange and the receiving cylinder. This results in a high rigidity at low material consumption.
In accordance with another preferred embodiment, the peripheral flange defines the largest height of the carrier body and the receiving cylinder is recessed in both axial directions with respect to the peripheral flange. The overall dimensions of the carrier body are thus determined by its outer part, whereas its inner part surrounding the blank is smaller thereby rendering the blank readily accessible for the working tool.
Since the carrier body according to the invention may be designed substantially independently of the size and shape of the blank, it provides sufficient space for receiving a code related to the blank, preferably to the dimensions and/or material thereof. The machine tool may be designed such that, by means of the code scanned from the carrier body, it automatically performs the proper process step with the proper tool for the blank contained in the carrier body, or suppresses the working step in case of non-coincidence.
Advantageously, the code is adapted to be changed by the working tool. This prevents an inadvertent double working of the same blank. At the same time, this feature guarantees that only original blanks, as provided by the producer including the carrier body, are worked whereas used carrier bodies re-fitted with blanks, are rejected.
In yet another embodiment of the invention, the carrier body has a non-symmetrical outer shape to permit the carrier body including the blank to be properly oriented within the machine tool.
With a view to material expense and manufacturing costs, the carrier body is preferably formed of synthetic material by injection moulding.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the carrier body for a dental replacement blank,
FIG. 2 is an axial cross-section through the carrier body of FIG. 1, with a blank inserted, and
FIG. 3 is a schematic representation of the magazine of an automatic working machine.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the carrier body 10, which is produced by injection moulding of synthetic material, is substantially plate-shaped with a rectangular basis and a height that is smaller than the sides of the basis. A corner portion 11 is chamfered to allow the orientation of the carrier body 10 to be determined.
A substantially central bore 12 serves to receive a dental replacement blank 13 (FIG. 2). The substantially cylindrical blank 13 is held in position by three noses 14 which are provided on the inner wall of the bore 12 and are mutually offset by 120°. The blank 13 may be glued, screwed or otherwise mounted within the bore 12.
Instead of the single bore 12 shown in the drawing, a plurality of bores may be provided for receiving a plurality of blanks in one carrier body 10. Further, an angular or otherwise designed receiving opening may be provided depending on the shape of the blank 13.
The carrier body 10 has recesses extending from both end faces, the recesses being dimensioned and arranged so as to leave a peripheral flange 15, a receiving cylinder 16 defining the bore 12, eight ribs 17 extending radially between the peripheral flange 15 and the receiving cylinder 16, and an intermediate wall 18 situated approximately midway between the two end surfaces. A continuous bead 19 is provided on the peripheral flange 15 approximately at the centre of the height thereof.
As is seen particularly in FIG. 2, the greatest thickness of the plate-shaped carrier body 10 is determined by the height of the peripheral flange 15 measured in the axial direction of the bore 12. This height is greater than the axial length of the blank 13. The carrier body 10 thus extends beyond the blank 13 in all directions, thereby protecting the blank 13 against mechanical damages.
The axial length of the receiving cylinder 16 is smaller than the height of the peripheral flange 15 and also smaller than the axial length of the blank 13 so that the latter, though being recessed within the outer dimensions of the carrier body 10, projects beyond the parts immediately receiving the blank 13, and is therefore well accessible for being worked.
The peripheral flange 15 carries a bar code 20 at at least one position which may be imprinted directly on the flange 15 or on a strip pasted thereto, or may be moulded in the material of the carrier body 10. The bar code 20 serves to identify the material, dimensions and/or other properties of the blank 13 contained in the carrier body 10.
Instead of the bar code 20, any other type of machine-readable code may be provided. Alternatively, the code may be transmitted from a transponder attached to the carrier body 10.
FIG. 3 illustrates a way of using the carrier body 10 including the blank 13 of FIGS. 1 and 2 in the course of an automatic working process. A plurality of carrier bodies 10 with raw blanks are inserted in a feeding magazine 30. The magazine 30 is provided with an oblique surface (not shown) which cooperates with the chamfered corner portions 11 of the carrier bodies 10 to ensure that the carrier bodies are inserted in proper orientation. At the lower end of the magazine 30 shown in FIG. 3, the respective front carrier body 10 is transferred to the working position shown at 31. Upon working, the carrier body 10 including the worked blank 10 is transferred to a withdrawal magazine 32 shown at the right in FIG. 3.
In the course of the working process, the bar code 20 provided on the carrier body 10 is changed by the working tool. The change may reside in a deletion of part or all of the code. This prevents the same blank from being worked twice and prevents used carrier bodies from being re-fitted with foreign blanks and re-used in a working process.
Instead of changing the code, the control of the working machine may be provided with a memory which stores an identification number contained in the bar code 20 and compares the code of any newly supplied carrier body 10 with the contents of the memory.
The same bar code 20 or an additional code (not shown) may be further used to identify the individual working program to be performed on the respective blank 13. This program may contain the individual working data which were obtained by the optical or mechanical scanning explained above.
In such a case, the various carrier bodies 10 with their blanks 13 may be inserted in the feeding magazine 30 in any desired sequence, and by referring to the code the working machine can select the proper program or, in case the program has not yet been loaded, postpone the working of the respective blank.
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A United Nations Resident Coordinator is the highest United Nations official and the chief of UN diplomatic mission in a country (except when there is a mission of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations or similar, in which case the Special Representative of the Secretary-General is the highest official).

The Resident Coordinator (RC) system encompasses all organizations of the United Nations system dealing with operational activities for development, regardless of their formal presence in the country. The RC system aims to bring together the different UN agencies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operational activities at the country level. Resident Coordinators lead UN country teams in more than 130 countries. Working closely with national governments, Resident Coordinators and country teams advocate the interests and mandates of the UN system while drawing on the support and guidance of the entire UN family.

Further details
The RC's role in the country is multifaceted, and his or her responsibilities include: All representatives of UNS organisations at the country level report to the RC on matters related to the working of the UNCT and implementation of the jointly agreed UNCT work programme derived from the UNDAF and/or the equivalent post-crisis development plan. The RC is accountable to the UNS at the global level, with inputs from the regional directors teams and designated managers from headquarters – including to the RC's performance appraisal – through the UNDG Chair, to the CEB. The RC is also accountable for ensuring that the UNCT are kept fully informed on interactions s/he has on behalf of the UNS with the Government, donor community and other development partners.

While the primary responsibility for coordinating humanitarian assistance rests with national authorities, the RCS is responsible for supporting national efforts. If international humanitarian assistance is required and a separate Humanitarian Coordinator (HC) position is not established, the RC is accountable to the UN Emergency Relief Coordinator (ERC) for the strategic and operational coordination of the response efforts of UNCT member agencies and relevant humanitarian actors (national and international humanitarian organisations, bilateral actors), in support of national efforts. The UN ERC may choose to designate the RC as HC, in consultation with the Inter-Agency Standing Committee, if the situation so requires.

If a Special Representative of the Secretary-General is appointed, the RC/HC will normally function as Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General under his/her overall authority, with responsibility for the coordination of development and humanitarian assistance, including early and longer-term recovery, in the context of RC/UNCT consultative arrangements (as per the SG Guidance Note on Integration). In locations where there is no resident SRSG or Special Envoy, and in the event of a significant deterioration or evolution of the political situation in the country, the RC liaises with the Department of Political Affairs for support.

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'Three Brothers - 2021': Turkey, Azerbaijan, Pakistan start joint military exercises
International drills kick off with solemn opening ceremony in Azerbaijan's capital Baku
Jeyhun Aliyev | 12.09.2021
Joint military drills between Turkey, Azerbaijan and Pakistan started in Baku on Sunday, the first such drills between the three countries.
The "Three Brothers - 2021" exercises kicked off with a solemn opening ceremony. While national anthems of the participating countries were played and their flags raised, a minute of silence was also observed to commemorate their "martyrs".
Speaking at the ceremony, Lt. Gen. Hikmat Mirzayev, Azerbaijan's special forces commander, said he was pleased to see the representatives of Turkish and Pakistani special forces in his country.
"Azerbaijan, Turkey and Pakistan have entered the history of mankind as close friends and brothers. At the heart of these relations is the close ties between our peoples. Evidence of this can be seen in the solidarity and support of Turkey and Pakistan to Azerbaijan from the first day of the 44-day counter-offensive operations launched by Azerbaijan against the Armenian armed forces on Sept. 27, 2020," Azerbaijan's Defense Ministry quoted him as saying.
He was referring to the second Karabakh war, which began last September and ended six weeks later following a Russia-brokered truce in November.
Azerbaijan liberated several cities and some 300 settlements and villages after a nearly three-decade occupation.
"Today, cooperation between our countries in all areas is at the highest level. Important measures are being taken to further strengthen and develop our relations to ensure the region's and peoples' security," Mirzayev said.
He hoped that the exercises, which will be held until Sept. 20, will provide an extensive exchange of experience and views between servicemen of the three countries and will "greatly contribute" to further improvement of the professional training.
The heads of Turkish and Pakistani delegations, Lt. Col. Kursat Konuk and Lt. Col. Aamir Shahzad, said the existing bond of friendship between the nations and armies "would stand the test of time" in a rapidly changing global environment.
The "three brothers will grow closer" as reliable regional partners and collaborators despite international political changes, they added.
The readout said that the joint military drills will serve to "further strengthen the existing" ties between the armies, as well as provide an opportunity to discover new ways to combat terrorism.
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Meridian Surveying Engineering, Inc Acquired RGA, Inc in 2012 - RGA Antioch location, Historic Records, file and services are available along with the expanded services that Meridian offers such as HD 3D scanning and Ground Penetrating Radar.
The primary benefit clients receive when they hire Meridian is quality work. Meridian has incorporated the latest automation technologies (AutoCAD, robotic total stations, RTK GPS, Hydrographic Surveying, HD 3d Scanning, data collectors, etc.) thus we deliver the highest levels of accuracy, speed, and flexibility possible. Because of our dedication to continuous improvement, we ask questions, we communicate our approach, and, when it helps us reach our clients' goals, we create and/or adopt new procedures."


New speakerphone aims to address portable conferencing needs.
Sudbury, MA (September 6, 2018)—Yamaha Unified Communications is now shipping its Yamaha YVC-200 portable USB + Bluetooth speakerphone.
The portable conferencing device is intended for users who need "conference-room quality audio without access to a conference room," according to Phil Marechal, vice president of business development and product management, Yamaha Unified Communications.
The unit is integrated with Yamaha sound processing technologies, including adaptive echo cancellation and Human Voice Activity Detection, which focuses on speech rather than background noise. The unit features an intelligent microphone and provides duplex conversation without sound dropouts, even when multiple people are speaking at once.
To start a remote meeting, users connect the YVC-200 to an audio, video, or web conferencing client. Equipped with USB and Bluetooth, the YVC-200 can connect to a PC, smartphone, or tablet. The built-in rechargeable battery provides up to 10 hours of operation.
The unit can be used with commonly used OSs and remote conferencing services, such as Skype for Business, Microsoft® Teams, Cisco Webex, Zoom, Slack, and more. Touch-sensor buttons provide manual control of software functions, such as microphone mute and speaker volume.
Available in white or black, the YVC-200 also has a headset jack for private listening.


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/**
 * Using secp256r1 ECC curve for key pair generation for use in
 * ECDSA signing. This has wider support in the JWT Token libraries
 * across other languages like python, ruby and php, than the bitcoin curve
 * secp256k1 that was originally used.
 */

const rs = require('jsrsasign');
const uuidV4 = require('uuid/v4');
const timestamp = require('unix-timestamp');
const CryptoJS = require('crypto-js');
const stringify = require('json-stable-stringify');
const merge = require('lodash.merge');

const ALGO = 'ES256';
const CURVE = 'secp256r1';

exports.createToken = (issuer, audience, subject, expiresIn, payload, prvKeyHex) => {
  const now = timestamp.now();
  const until = timestamp.add(now, expiresIn);

  const content = {
    jti: uuidV4(),
    iat: now,
    exp: until,
    iss: issuer,
    aud: audience,
    sub: subject,
    data: payload,
  };

  const header = { alg: ALGO, typ: 'JWT' };
  const sHeader = JSON.stringify(header);
  const sContent = JSON.stringify(content);

  // create ECDSA key object with Hex input
  const prvKey = new rs.KJUR.crypto.ECDSA({ curve: CURVE });
  prvKey.setPrivateKeyHex(prvKeyHex);
  prvKey.isPrivate = true;
  prvKey.isPublic = false;

  // sometimes for some reason the errors below occur randomly, so try a few times before giving up
  // unknown ECDSA sig r length error
  // unknown ECDSA sig s length error
  let token;
  for (let i = 0; i < 5; i += 1) {
    try {
      token = rs.jws.JWS.sign(null, sHeader, sContent, prvKey);
      break;
    } catch (error) {
      if (i === 4) {
        const customError = new Error(error);
        customError.attempts = i;
        throw customError;
      }
    }
  }
  return token;
};

exports.verify = (token, pubhex, acceptable) => {
  // verify JWT
  const options = merge(acceptable || {}, { alg: [ALGO] });
  const pubKey = new rs.KJUR.crypto.ECDSA({ curve: CURVE });
  pubKey.setPublicKeyHex(pubhex);
  pubKey.isPrivate = false;
  pubKey.isPublic = true;

  return rs.jws.JWS.verifyJWT(token, pubKey, options);
};

exports.decode = token => rs.jws.JWS.parse(token);

exports.createCivicExt = (body, clientAccessSecret) => {
  const bodyStr = stringify(body);
  const hmacBuffer = CryptoJS.HmacSHA256(bodyStr, clientAccessSecret);
  return CryptoJS.enc.Base64.stringify(hmacBuffer);
};


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New to The Rake Shop this spring, Oliver Goldsmith's sunglasses are as iconic as some of the men who have worn them.
by Benedict Browne
In 2013, the eyewear industry was valued to be worth around $90 billion dollars and is expected to rise to over a staggering $140 billion by 2020. Eyewear is now competing with handbags and footwear, which together constitute a large slice of the fashion industry's globally consumed and saturated pie. Glasses are now being taken seriously, and this tectonic shift in consumer patterns and trends is easily proved, as large fashion houses such as Gucci and Celine, have moved their eyewear production in-house and ceased their outsourced licenses, with more fashion behemoths soon to follow. Amazingly, this all started with one man who had the vision and foresight to see such enormous potential in opticals, over 90 years ago.
If you were to look back into the history books and pinpoint the moment that marked the start of eyewear's precipitous rise, it would be 1926, the year the British optical brand Oliver Goldsmith was founded. "My great-grandfather wanted to bring an aesthetic into what was just a medical device. It was the first thing he noticed about people and he wondered why it didn't attract more attention," Claire Goldsmith, the great-granddaughter of the eponymous founder tells me. Claire has now been in total control of the family business since 2006, which was arguably the first company that turned a medical device into what could be a sexy, luxurious and rakish fashion statement, representing innovation, creativity and ingenuity in its purest form.
Prior to Oliver Goldsmith's eureka moment, traditional opticals were made from steel and glass, and it was Goldsmith who realised the potential of a new material, which was causing tremors in the design world: plastic. Legend has it that Goldsmith traded a few pairs of opticals for a few sheets of acetate with a local button maker, went to work and experimented with the new material, which today dominates the Oliver Goldsmith line. Some of his earliest acetate frames — which were a natural, skin-like colour as pigment dyed acetate was not yet readily available — from the 1930s can be found in the V&A Museum, London.
Subsequently after World War Two, the western world let out a huge sigh of relief and there was a shared feeling of global optimism in which creativity flourished. Style icons emerged, musicians became global stars and classic Hollywood reached its zenith. "It was when my grandfather took over the company that things really changed," Claire informs me, "as he truly understood the importance of marketing and product placement." He ran the business for 58 years and developed sunglasses and spectacles that have become synonymous with the stars that donned them. If you were a revered style icon, you wore Goldsmith. Michael Caine, Audrey Hepburn, Keith Richards, Hardy Amies, Grace Kelly, John Lennon, Peter Sellers and Diana, Princess of Wales all wore Goldsmith frames and it's certainly a bygone era in which such an impressive roster can be found to be inextricably linked with a brand. As Claire aptly put it: "Today celebrity is so watered down. I can't think of anyone to wear our glasses who are as iconic as those my grandfather chose." We, The Rake, couldn't agree more.
By the 1970s and 1980s, European luxury houses realised the lucrative potential of eyewear and began to produce their own, largely licensing it out to eyewear manufacturers, including Oliver Goldsmith. It was during that period when consumers became obsessed with branding, wanting to be seen in the likes of Gucci, Prada and Louis Vuitton; as a result the popularity of independent eyewear brands started to wane. The demand for Oliver Goldsmith was simply not there anymore, yet its legacy couldn't be taken away. In 1986, Claire's father and uncle ceased production and closed the business. Thankfully, for Claire, her uncle preserved the company's archive; prototypes, models, drawings, account information — the full Monty — in perfect order, and 20 years later Claire delved deep into it and relaunched the brand with plenty of history to work with.
"I relaunched the first release of Icons in 2006 and made it exactly how it was. I didn't change a thing. It wasn't my place to do so. I am a guardian of the past, so I told the manufacturers, don't change a thing." The Oliver Goldsmith Icons collection pays homage to the brand's stars that wore Goldsmith. The only difference is that there's a wider range of materials and techniques at Claire's disposal; bright coloured acetates that have a range of tones and effects, various types of stainless steel finishings and a variety of different lenses, both in terms of colour but also the base curve, help to give a vintage effect. The majority of the lenses from the Icons collection are either made from cotton-acetate, originally developed in 1965, or Barberini lenses, which is a company at the forefront of lens innovation, known for exceptional levels of quality, testing and UV protection.
The Oliver Goldsmith Icons collection, which The Rake has the honour of now stocking on our new and improved online store therake.com, consists of updated remakes of classic models from the brand's heyday; from the late 1950s through to the late 1980s. Made in Italy, the collection (bar the stainless steel framed aviators), is entirely made from Mazzuchelli acetate. "I love that we are an acetate brand and that we hang onto that identity, I'm not a fan of metal to be honest," Claire informs me. Mazzuchelli is the leading acetate manufacturer in the world, and is situated nearby Venice, and has the skillset to create an infinite amount of acetate variables, many exclusive to Oliver Goldmsith. As such, the Icons collection consists of colours that are immense in their spectral aesthetic.
Aside from stocking the most rakish models from the Oliver Goldsmith Icons collection, The Rakeis also pleased to announce that we will be releasing two exclusive collaborations with the eyewear brand. The first is the Lord model, originally designed for none other than Sir Michael Caine, which has graduated and photochromic lenses. Suitable for indoors and outdoors, whereby the lenses darken and lighten accordingly, they are the frames to rakishly don throughout the day, and wear into the party at night. Likewise, we have created our own unique execution of the Glyn model, with our own Mazzuchelli two-tone acetate, which will be released in the next coming weeks.
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Bad News – Another Club Agreed Deal With Top Manchester United Target, Not Griezmann
According to new reports coming from Spain, Arsenal star player Mesut Ozil has agreed to a deal with Barcelona and will leave North London in the January transfer window.
Ozil is out of contract at Arsenal at the end of this season and will be available to sign as a free agent next summer if he failed to put pen on paper for a new deal.
And Catalunya Radio (via Metro) made it known that La Liga giants Barcelona have already held talks with the midfielder's party, and a three-and-a-half-year deal has now been agreed by the two sides.
It was also added that Arsene Wenger's side would accept a bid of €20 million (£17.7m) for Mesut next January instead of losing him for nothing when summer comes.
Barcelona were heavily linked with Liverpool's Phillipe Coutinho during the summer transfer window, but the Anfield club didn't sell him despite the huge bids from the Catalan giants.
The Camp Nou club are understood to be exploring potential alternatives to the samba star, and it was said that Mesut is their 'Plan B' should in case they won't be able to get Countiho next year.
The Germany international has also been heavily linked with moving to Old Trafford to reunite with his former manager Jose Mourinho at the club, and it was reported that he has received offers from six other clubs.


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In Norse mythology four rivers of milk flowed from the teats of the cow, Audhumla.
This is the cow that licked salt from the stone from which Buri was created.
Buri was the first god and grandfather of Odin (the well known chief of gods)
Also in Norse myth there were four dwarfs who supported the sky.
They were placed in each corner of the world and their names were:
North – South – East – West.
In Norse myth we find Yggdrasil the Tree of Life.
Four deer lived in this tree.
Their names were: Dåin, Dvalin, Dunøyr and Duratro.
The Goddess Freyja
Freyja was the goddess of love, beauty, magic and death in Norse mythology.
She owned a gorgeous necklace named Brisingamen.
One day when she was out walking, she came to a huge stone where some dwarfs lived. The stone was open and Freyja entered.
Once inside she saw the most beautiful necklace she had ever laid her eyes on.
The four dwarfs living in the stone had made it. Dwarfs were masters of craftsmanship.
Freyja begged to purchase the necklace. The dwarfs would not sell it for any amount of gold.
Freyja asked them to name their price. They replied that she may keep the necklace if she would spend one night with each of the four dwarfs. Freyja went along with the deal.
After four night of lovemaking, she walked away with the necklace. That is how Freyja became the owner of Brisingamen.
Freya by J. Doyle Penrose. 1862-1932
Helios and his Horses in Greek Myth
The Horses of Helios. Piccadilly Circus, London.
Helios was the sun-god. He had a chariot made of gold and precious gems. It was drawn by four horses. The names of the horses were:
Eous – Æthon Phlegon – Pyrois
Helios made daily journeys across the sky from east to west. Helios saw and heard everything.
In 290 BCE a giant statue of Helios was built in Rhodes. It was 140 feet high. The Helios statue fell down in the earthquake in 226 BCE.
In Roman myth Helios is called Sol.
The Dragon Kings – Chinese Myth
The four Dragon Kings rule the four seas, each sea corresponding to one of the four cardinal directions.
The Dragon Kings live in crystal palaces. The palaces are guarded by crab generals and shrimp soldiers.
The Dragon Kings have the power to control the clouds and the rain, in addition to the seas. If they are upset, they will cause floods.
1. Dragon King of the East – Ao Guang
2. Dragon King of the West – Ao Run
3. Dragon King of the North – Ao Shun
4. Dragon King of the South – Ao Qin
The Four Children of Lir – Irish Myth
Lir was the god of the sea. Lir and Aeb had four children, one daughter and three sons.
The girl was named Fionuala. One son was named Aodh and the twin boys were named Fiachra and Conn.
Aeb died and Lir married her sister, Aoife. The four children were turned into swans by their jealous stepmother.
They were cursed to live as swans for 900 years. They had to endure the cold waters, charming their listeners with their songs.
The spell could only be broken if the children were blessed by a monk.
Fortunately Saint Patrick converted Ireland to Christianity and eventually the spell was broken. The children had grown old, but were baptized before they died.
"The Children of Lir", sculpture in the Garden of Remembrance in Dublin, Ireland.
The Canopic Jars
The Four Sons of Horus – Egyptian Mythology
These jars were placed around the dead.
The four jars were representative for the four sons of Horus.
1. The jar of Duamutef contained and protected the stomach of the deceased. It was placed in the east corner.
2. The jar of Qebehseneuf contained and protected the intestines. It was placed in the west corner
3. The jar of Hapi contained and protected the lungs. It was placed in the north corner.
4. The jar of Imsety contained and protected the liver. It was placed in the south corner.
The heart remained in the body. The brain was thrown out.


Authors: Hemery, L.G., Galton-Fenzi, B., Ameziane, N., Riddle, M.J., Rintoul, S.R., Beaman, R.J., Post, A.L., Eleaume, M.
The comatulid crinoid Anthometrina adriani is well represented among the suspension-feeding megaepibenthos from the continental shelf of the Dumont D'Urville Sea, Antarctica. Nearly 500 specimens were sampled during the Collaborative East Antarctic Marine Census expedition onboard the RV 'Aurora Australis' (December 2007 to January 2008), from 50 of the 87 stations over a 400 km² area.
Abiotic environmental factors were measured and an ocean circulation model was used to generate near-bottom parameters. The ecological niche of A. adriani was described by using ecological-niche factor analysis and Mahalanobis distances factor analysis. An environmental suitability map (ESM) was developed to map the optimal habitat.
A. adriani prefers moderately deep and relatively cold waters with moderate current velocity, and a substrate with low gravel content and biogenic carbonate. The ESM shows 4 optimal regions: the eastern side of the George V Basin, the eastern side of the Adélie Basin, the southern part of the Adélie Bank, and the coastal area between the Astrolabe and Mertz glaciers.
The ecological niche for A. adriani appears very narrow, but the species is widely distributed across the Antarctic shelf. It suggests that local changes in limiting factors have a strong local effect on the distribution of this species and that a total eradication of this species from the shelf would need an Antarctic-wide and synchronic change in these essential parameters.
Modeling modifications in environmental conditions under different climate change scenarios could help predict the effect of such changes on the distribution of this selective species.


Matthew Dowling: Why Did God Create?
"For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Amen" (Romans 11:36).
Why did God create the world? One of the most foolish answers advanced is that God was lonely and needed to create someone with whom to have fellowship. The Christian doctrine of the tri-unity of God stands completely against any such idea. God has eternal fellowship within Himself, and has no need to create anything. Creation results completely from His sovereign will.
Some have said the purpose of creation was to prepare the way for redemption: God created it and predestined the fall of man so Jesus could redeem the world. At first glance, this notion looks very pious, since it focuses on Jesus and His work. As we shall see, however, it is inadequate to explain God's purposes as the Bible sets them out.
Looking at Genesis 1, some have said that the purpose of creation was to provide a world for man's glory and happiness. Man, after all, is the crown of creation, and the world was made for him. This idea is a distortion of the truth that man was created as the chief of creation, and in Jesus Christ is restored to that authority. Even in Genesis 1–2, however, the sixth day, on which man was made, was not the last day. The seventh day was the last day, and shows the goal and purpose of creation.
On the seventh day, God rested from His work and sanctified the time of His rest. God is glorified in holiness on the seventh day. Man was created to glorify God, and can only find fulfillment in serving the Creator-king. Man is the penultimate goal of creation; the glory of God is the ultimate goal. One way in which God is glorified by His creation is when we live in holiness and righteousness before Him. This, after all, is the response to the question, "What is the chief end of man?" in the Westminster Confession.
How can a fallen world please and glorify God? He is glorified through His just punishment of the wicked and through His merciful act of redemption at Calvary. Jesus fulfilled the purpose of creation and is enthroned in glory. As the redeemed people of God we seek to obey Him that we might manifest His glory and holiness in the world. Only by Christ and in Christ is it possible for the creation to shine with the fullness of the majesty of God.
Genesis 2:15 says that man was commissioned to "dress" (improve, glorify) the world, and to "keep" (guard) it. How does this relate to today's lesson? In your own calling in life, make God's glory manifest in the world in these two respects.


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DAIS ITA Legacy
Policy Support for Autonomous Swarms of Drones
Abstract In recent years drones have become more widely used in mil- itary and non-military applications. Automation of these drones will be- come more important as their use increases. Individual drones acting autonomously will be able to achieve some tasks, but swarms of au- tonomous drones working together will be able to achieve much more complex tasks and be able to better adapt to changing environments. In this paper we describe an example scenario involving a swarm of drones from a military coalition and civil/humanitarian organisations that are working collaboratively to monitor areas at risk of flooding. We provide a definition of a swarm and how they can operate by exchanging messages. We define a flexible set of policies that are applicable to our scenario that can be easily extended to other scenarios or policy paradigms. These policies ensure that the swarms of drones behave as expected (e.g., for safety and security). Finally we discuss the challenges and limitations around policies for autonomous swarms and how new research, such as generative policies, can aid in solving these limitations.
Alan Cullen (BAE)
Erisa Karafili (Imperial)
Alan Pilgrim (BAE)
Chris Williams (Dstl)
Emil Lupu (Imperial)
Date Sep-2018
Venue 2nd Annual Fall Meeting of the DAIS ITA, 2018
© 2021 DAIS ITA.
Sponsored by the U.S. Army Research Laboratory and the U.K. Ministry of Defence under Agreement Number W911NF-16-3-0001. The views and conclusions contained here are those of the authors and should not be interpreted as representing the official policies, either expressed or implied, of the U.S. Army Research Laboratory, the U.S. Government, the U.K. Ministry of Defence or the U.K. Government. The U.S. and U.K. Governments are authorized to reproduce and distribute reprints of publications for Government purposes notwithstanding any copyright notation.