There has been a lot of talk lately about how to improve the mobile experience – and yet we also continue to see updates on how many brands are using mobile in an innovative manner to interact with their customers. So what is the gap?
Could it be an advertising industry shortcoming where we are all thinking about effectiveness and efficiency largely driven by programmatic and not enough on the creative experience that will influence the most interaction with consumers on their mobile device?
Do we need to slow down and think more strategically and creatively to launch engaging mobile programmatic experiences?
Mobile already offers us experiences that engage audiences by its innate functionality in connecting communication, conversation and entertainment.
Messaging in mobile has revived effective guerrilla marketing as applications continue to grow in popularity, scale and influence.
Over the past few years, WhatsApp, the messaging platform acquired by Facebook last year, has grown into the largest messaging app in the world with about 700 million monthly active users.
Together with other services such as Facebook Messenger, WeChat, QQ, Skype, Kik and Viber, messaging apps are quickly overcoming social networks in terms of popularity and engagement.
A recent Flurry study indicates that messaging apps outperform other apps in terms of customer retention and engagement.
In fact, messaging apps' retention rate is almost six times greater than other apps in the first 12 months, an impressive figure considering the number of apps available on both Android and iOS.
Not only do audiences keep messaging apps downloaded at a higher rate, but they also engage with the apps on a more regular basis as compared to other apps.
Flurry data illustrates that an average daily session lasts almost five times longer than other apps, which gives messaging apps an enormous advantage when it comes to connecting and engaging audiences.
The greater frequency and length that audiences (a.k.a consumers) engage with these apps provides marketers with multiple reach and relationship-building opportunities.
Given how messaging apps continue to evolve into mini-platforms, that incorporate payment, communication and browsing features, marketers looking to improve the mobile experience need to look no further.
The key to engaging consumers and creating a seamless mobile experience that will not threaten brand affinity is integration with messaging apps.
In doing so, marketers are digitizing word of mouth promotion and creating organically viral campaigns that reach consumers and their closest network of friends.
In sum, messaging apps seamlessly connect brands with consumers in a platform that they are comfortable with, use frequently and, as a result, create conversations that build brand awareness and increase sales.
More than any other channel, messaging apps are a throwback to good old word of mouth promotion that takes advantage of the value of personal opinion.
A recommendation from a close friend or family member to check out a video or try a new product creates a higher impact on engagement than serving a video ad run of site.
Messaging takes social sharing to the next level by making it more personal and direct, both drivers of high engagement.
Using this channel organically integrates a brand into the conversation and in doing so amplifies its engagement with consumers.
SO AS WE venture towards the second half of 2015, brand marketers have a new opportunity in mobile to integrate into their planning that focuses on the ultimate engagement with consumers and their close friends.
By integrating messaging into their mix, marketers will create a mobile experience that will promote a stronger connection to the ad being shared and, thus, a mobile experience that has a greater effect on influencing sales and post campaigns actions.


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Q: C++11 when increment the atomic variable, and assign it to other value, is it atomic operation? i'm confused about the atomic operation on c++11,
i know the atomic variable self increment is atomic operation,
but i use the assignment to other value, just doubt it.
the code just like:
//....
static std::atomic<int> i; // global variable
//....
// in the thread
int id = ++i;

when using the assignment at different threads, is the id unique value?
the test code:
#include <thread>
#include <mutex>
#include <atomic>
#include <iostream>

class A {
public:
    static int idGenerator;
    static std::mutex m;
    A () {
        // i know this operation will keep the id_ is unique
        std::lock_guard<std::mutex> lock(m);
        id_ = ++idGenerator;
    }
   void F(std::string name) {
         std::cout << name << " " << id_ << std::endl;
    }
private:
    int id_;
};
int A::idGenerator = 0;
std::mutex A::m;

class B {
public:
    static int idGenerator;
    B () {
        // after self increment, is the assignment atomic?
        id_ = (++idGenerator);
    }
   void F(std::string name) {
         std::cout << name << " " << id_.load() << std::endl;
    }
private:
    std::atomic<int> id_;
};
int B::idGenerator = 0;

void funcA() {
    A a2;
    a2.F("a2");
}

void funcB() {
    B b2;
    b2.F("b2");
}

int main() {
    A a1;
    B b1;
    std::thread t1(&funcA);
    std::thread t2(&funcB);
    a1.F("a1");
    b1.F("b1");

    t1.join();
    t2.join();
    return 0;
}

there are three threads,
A class use lock_guard keep unique.
B class just use atomic operation, and assign to the variable

A: static std::atomic<int> i; // global variable
// in the thread
int id = ++i;

when using the assignment at different threads, is the id unique value?

Yes.
C++ atomic variables ensure that ++i will be evaluated atomically, so each values of id on different threads are unique.
The expression id = ++i; is executed following steps.

*

*atomically increment i, and sub-expression(++i) is evaluated post-increment value.

*assign "evaluated value" to id. (this step is non-atomically)

A: The specification of the atomic increment functions give a crucial insight into their behaviour - from    http://en.cppreference.com/w/cpp/atomic/atomic/operator_arith for Integral T types:
T operator++();
T operator++() volatile;
T operator++( int );
T operator++( int ) volatile;

Notice they return a T by value, and never return the usual T& from a pre-increment.  For that reason, the "read" of post-incremented value is not a second distinct operation, and is part of the atomic increment operation itself.
See also the "Return Value" and "Note" text on the above-linked page.

A: kaka_ace,
Unfortunately in the case you provided, it isn't atomic.
Here's the reason why the pre-increment operation is atomic, look at the assembly generated:
 add %l0,1,%l0

(might vary a little bit depending on the assembly used)
But that's it. 1 operation. That's why it's atomic.
When you're assigning a pre-increment to a local variable, that's at least two instructions:
add %l0,1,%l0
st l0, [%fp-4]

That generates at least two instructions, and hence is no longer atomic.
Please let me know if you have any questions!

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Will the Minimum Wage apply to Offshore Workers?
Last month the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) protested in Aberdeen for the national minimum wage to apply to seafarers working on commercial vessels in the North Sea. The Chamber of shipping has indicated that according to the UK Government's guidance on fair pay, it is unlikely that the national minimum wage will apply. It is an irony that the new UK report providing guidance on remuneration for seafarers was initiated following concerns that offshore workers operating in UK waters should be paid the minimum wage for their work.
The RMT argues that the report has been influenced by the lobbying of ship owners against the legislative changes required to make the National Mininmum Wage apply equally to offshore seafarers. They are also concerned that this will contribute further to the reduction in numbers of UK Seafarers and the national maritime skills base.

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Home News India wants disinformation against deal with Lanka to be countered
India wants disinformation against deal with Lanka to be countered
India says it looks forward to taking its economic engagement with Sri Lanka to the next level by elevating the FTA to include areas such as investment, services and technology cooperation.
The Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Y. K. Sinha said that the motivated and mischievous campaign of disinformation against the agreement needs to be countered by genuine debate and discussion among stakeholders in Sri Lanka.
The High Commission of India and the Indian expatriate community in Sri Lanka celebrated the 70th Independence Day of India today at India House in Colombo.
Speaking here the High Commissioner noted that the past year has been particularly transformative and has witnessed many dynamic developments in the strong, friendly and time-tested bilateral relations.
The High Commissioner noted that economic ties are at the core of India's renewed engagement with the world.
"With a strong demographic dividend, a growing entrepreneurial ecosystem and a large domestic market, the time is right for India's economy to soar. As the Indian nation moves forward, it invites its neighbours to be part of a collective growth story, especially its close neighbor Sri Lanka. India hopes that Sri Lankan businesses will take advantage of their proximity to India," he said.
On development cooperation with Sri Lanka, High Commissioner highlighted that India has committed over US$ 2.6 billion in development assistance to Sri Lanka, with over US$ 435 million in outright grants. The flagship housing project being funded by India is progressing at an impressive speed with over 45,000 houses constructed till date. The third phase, to construct 4,000 houses in the Central and Uva Provinces through an innovative community-driven approach, was launched in the last week of April 2016.
The High Commissioner also referred to the innovative Emergency Ambulance Service, funded by Government of India, which was flagged off by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe last month. Being launched, in the first instance, in Southern and Western provinces of Sri Lanka, under an Indian grant assistance of US$ 7.55 million, this service is being provided to patients free of charge.
He also spoke about the close people-to-people contact between India and Sri Lanka, which is epitomized by huge tourist exchanges. Connectivity between both countries is already exceptional and discussions are under way to develop Palaly airport as a regional hub. (Colombo Gazette)
N.Wimaladasa August 16, 2016 At 6:46 am
We are not that such stupide nation like other and denied that Indian support for investment, grants and capital an open new avenues for our national development.
We seek priority of economic sovereignty as well as Political independent of out of blunt intervention of internal politics by other agencies of Indian state apparatus.
New deliberation and consensus of FTA with Republic of India is welcome, that is necessary and essential for further enlarge of the imbalance trade between two countries.
The trade remedy must be address as soon as possible between two countries.
We as nation ultimatum goal for the Free Trade but it has gone through the very hard and complex road map.
I think EACT is too early to enacted by both countries. We need more time framework for that is EACT is concern ,which is that Sri Lankan side are concern.
We have put our system and house into order. The issues of Trade is complex matter between two countries.But we stand trade of volumes has to be increased but time has not yet ripe.
We are working on that relationship with that guidance of WTO guide lines.
Indian must respect ours political and economic sovereignty of democratic order exist since last 68 years.
We have been bully by certain elements inside local leading political parties and out-side foreign forces to uproot ours democratic values by politics of Terrorism and anarchism .
Indeed that Political stability is key to Economic stability of Trade and investment in
Sri lanka 's by the majority people line of thinking.
That is key to peaceful path and model of Economic is that Sri Lankan way of democracy of sustainability of modern capitalism in Island.


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OFAC Releases Preliminary Guidance on Implementation of the Russian Oil Price Cap
By Claire Schachter, Jeffrey Weiss, Evan Abrams, Ed Krauland, Meredith Rathbone & Dave Stetson on September 16, 2022
Posted in International Trade, Price Cap, Russia/Ukraine Sanctions
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) recently released preliminary guidance on the implementation of a price cap policy on Russian crude oil and petroleum products. This policy has major implications for maritime service providers and maritime supply chains.
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US Department of Energy Revokes Trump Prohibition Order Restricting Chinese Bulk-Power System Electric Equipment and Seeks Comments on Securing US Critical Electric Infrastructure
By Jeffrey Weiss, Meredith Rathbone & Zachary Simmons on May 4, 2021
Posted in China, Energy, Export Controls, International Trade
On April 20, 2021, the US Department of Energy ("DOE") revoked a December 2020 Prohibition Order issued by the Trump Administration which banned the acquisition, importation, transfer, or installation of certain bulk-power system ("BPS") electric equipment manufactured or supplied by "persons owned by, controlled by, or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of the {People's Republic of China ("China")}." The Prohibition Order was issued pursuant to EO 13920, "Securing the United States Bulk-Power System" (May 1, 2020), which was promulgated to address "foreign adversary countries creating and exploiting vulnerabilities in the United States bulk-power system." In response to this alleged exploitation, the EO declared an emergency and authorized the Secretary of Energy to prohibit transactions involving certain BPS electric equipment sourced from "foreign adversary" countries for one year. In the recent revocation notice, DOE cited the need to "create a stable policy environment" while the Department conducts a new review of how best to apply its EO 13920 authorities.
On January 20, 2021, the Biden Administration suspended EO 13920 for a period of 90 days to afford the Secretary of Energy and Director of the Office of Management and Budget time to consider whether to recommend a replacement Executive Order that "appropriately balances national security, economic, and administrability considerations," Pursuant to last week's Request for Information, DOE is now soliciting comments from electric utilities, academia, research laboratories, government agencies, and other stakeholders on various aspects of electric infrastructure. Specifically, DOE is soliciting comments on the following questions concerning the development of a long-term strategy:…
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On May 29, President Trump announced in a White House news conference the US government would "begin the process" to revoke the "full range of agreements" providing the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China separate treatment from mainland China under US law on topics including "export controls on dual use technologies," among others, "with…
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Commerce Seeks Comments in National Security Investigation Involving Imports of Electric Transformers, Key Components of Transformers
By Joel Kaufman, Brian Egan, Jeffrey Weiss, Daniel Mullen, Zachary Simmons & Jacob Nelson on May 26, 2020
On Tuesday, May 19, the Department of Commerce issued a Notice requesting comments on a newly initiated Section 232 national security investigation into electrical transformers, and key components of the transformers, which we addressed earlier in one of our blog posts. The investigation focuses on liquid and dry transformers above 1 KVA power handling capacity. As set forth in the notice: "[T]he investigation has been undertaken to determine the effect on the national security of imports of Laminations for Stacked Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Stacked Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Wound Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Electrical Transformers, and Transformer Regulators (hereinafter "Products"). If the Secretary finds that Products are being imported into the United States in such quantities or under such circumstances as to threaten to impair the national security, the Secretary shall so advise the President in his report on the findings of the investigation." …
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Client Advisory: Trump Administration Pursues Restrictions to Secure US Electricity Grid
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On Friday, May 1, President Trump issued Executive Order (EO) 13920, "Securing the United States Bulk-Power System." In EO 13920, the President declared a national emergency under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) with respect to the threat posed to the US bulk-power system (BPS) by equipment liable to exploitation by "foreign adversaries."
The EO directs the secretary of energy, in coordination and consultation with other heads of agencies, to impose restrictions on transactions involving bulk power system electric equipment that could raise national security concerns. Furthermore, the EO broadly delegates implementation authority to the secretary of energy, who is required to publish rules and regulations to implement the EO within 150 days, or by September 28.…
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Department of Commerce Initiates National Security Investigation into Transformer Components
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On May 4, 2020, the US Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced in a press release that it will initiate an investigation pursuant to Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (the TEA) into whether laminations for stacked cores for incorporation into transformers, stacked and wound cores for incorporation into transformers, electrical transformers, and transformer regulators are being imported into the United States in such quantities or under such circumstances as to threaten to impair the national security.
According to the Commerce press release, "{l}aminations and cores made of grain-oriented electrical steel are critical transformer components" and "{t}ransformers are part of the U.S. energy infrastructure."…
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On April 19, following the issuance of an executive order by President Trump, US Customs and Border Protection ("CBP") and the US Department of the Treasury ("Treasury") announced a 90-day deferral of certain estimated duties, taxes, and fees that an importer of record would ordinarily be obligated to pay on merchandise imported into the United States. The temporary final rule will extend the due date of covered duties, taxes, and fees, without interest, for a period of 90 days from the date that the duty deposit would otherwise have been due. The temporary final rule includes a waiver of the regulatory requirement to deposit estimated duties, taxes, and fees for the purpose of establishing the time of entry in those instances where it would otherwise be required under 19 C.F.R. § 141.68, but otherwise does not modify existing procedures for entry. Duty deferrals will be granted only for entries, or withdrawals from warehouse, for consumption, made on or after March 1, 2020 and no later than April 30, 2020, and no deferrals will be granted in any case where payment has already been made.
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Дітмір Бушаті (;  , Шкодер, Албанія) — албанський політик, міністр закордонних справ Албанії з 15 вересня 2013 року. Раніше він обіймав посаду голови парламентського комітету у справах Європейського Союзу. Член Соціалістичної партії.

Біографія
Закінчив юридичний факультет Тиранського університету в 1999 році з відзнакою, має ступінь магістра в галузі міжнародного публічного права (магістра права) з Лейденського університету в Нідерландах (2001).

Працював аналітиком у Freedom House. З 2009 — депутат Народних зборів Албанії.

Викладач європейського права та процесу розширення ЄС в різних університетах і науково-дослідних інститутів в Албанії та Косово. Він опублікував ряд наукових робіт і статей по відношенню до процесу розширення ЄС, міжнародного публічного права та європейського права.

Вільно говорить англійською та італійською мовами і має гарне знання французької мови.

Одружений, має двох дітей.

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Міністри закордонних справ Албанії
Члени Соціалістичної партії Албанії
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WSN participates in the workshop International Workshop "Smart and Sustainable Cities: Between Reality and Aspirations".
Student assistants at WSN finalize a first version prototype: the use of advanced interface for digital buildings.
WSN group participates in National Exhibition of Research Products, 2 – 4 July 2018 Palais des expositions, Algiers.


If you come here - you probably know what a photo recursion is. If not, then, avoiding boring explanations, I'll just show how it looks.
In this article I will tell you how to create such a GIF animation from your photo using the scripts I created. This lesson is designed for an average level of knowledge of the program Photoshop. If you have a relationship with him strained, and make a hypha from your photo still want to, then it's better to use my other free service . Well, if you are still determined to do everything yourself - let's start quickly.
1.1 The basis of the work is the choice of the source image. For work, I chose this image from free access.
1.2 Create a duplicate background in case of failure, hide it.
1.4 Crop the image, making it square. You need to crop it so that the frame is closer to the middle. I do this: I increase the Canvas by 200%, mark the center with two lines (Guides).
1.5. Correctly position the photo to the center.
On the new layer, cut out the contents of the frame, so that the inside of the frame is transparent.
2.2 We find out how much to reduce and rotate the image so that it appears in the frame.
2.3 Select the lower layer-clone, scale and rotate so that this layer is completely in the frame of the top layer. It is advisable to make all the characters present in the photo fit into the frame. Without applying changes, write down the change settings, scaling and rotation angle. In my example, it turned out 54% scaling, 10 degrees. turn. All, now this layer can be deleted.
3.1 Select the initial layer. Apply the script createCorridor.jsx (see also Как исполнить скрипт в photoshop). In the parameters, set a sufficient number of steps, so that the final image was only a few pixels. Other parameters of scaling and angle of rotation set those that were found in the previous step.
3.2 Now a little creativity. There is at you the center of the frame does not coincide with the center of the entire image of your project. And this is how the rules are. It is necessary to position the layers alternately from top to bottom so that the image in the frame that you are editing corresponds to what will be outside the frame. (see the figure). Thus, the lowest, small image will be in place of the center of rotation and movement of the entire corridor.
4.1 Place the Guides so that they intersect at the center of convergence of the corridor's perspective. This will come in handy when you need to position all the layers participating in the animation to position on this center.
4.2 Select a layer, run the script for execution createAnimLayers.jsx. In the parameters, enter the number of animation frames, the rotation angle and the percentage of scaling.
The rotation angle should be set to the one we received in step 2.2 (see above "Calculating the parameters of future animation"), but only with a negative sign.
4.3 As a result of the script, we get a few new layers. Each layer corresponds to one frame of the animation.
4.4 Turn on a little patience. Now each newly obtained layer must be positioned so that the center of convergence of the corridor perspective coincides with the previously exposed cross of the auxiliary lines. Those. It is necessary to achieve the fact that on all layers the center of perspective would coincide.
4.6 Select the topmost layer. Create a new animation frame in the animation window, make the top layer invisible. So do for all layers. You should have as many frames as there are layers, for each frame, the next layer behind the top will be visible.
4.7 Select the first frame in the animation window and crop (Crop) the image on the first, largest frame.
5.2 The size of the resulting GIF file is reduced by half (or as much as you increased at the very beginning). The remaining parameters are at your discretion. I will only remind you that the size of the file itself depends on the size of the palette, as well as the quality of the image.
As a result of the work, I created a GIF file that you saw at the beginning of the article. The video jerks a bit on the transition, it's because I'm a little carelessly centered convergence of the corridor's perspective. I think this operation will be better for you than for me.
It remains to wish you successful work and interesting ideas!


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Szalom Dow Ber Stambler (ur. 1982 w Kefar Chabad) –  rabin chasydzki, obecny przewodniczący Chabad-Lubawicz w Polsce, rabin domu modlitwy Chabad-Lubawicz w Warszawie.

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Urodził się w Kefar Chabad w Izraelu w rodzinie należącej do ruchu Chabad-Lubawicz. Jego ojciec Zalman i bracia Meir i Lewi również są rabinami. Studiował w jesziwach w Tomchei Tmimim w Kefar Chabad, Migdal Haemek w Izraelu oraz w Montrealu. W 2004 otrzymał smichę rabinacką i od tego czasu był wykładowcą w jesziwie Chabadu w Londynie. Od 2005 jest przewodniczącym Chabad-Lubawicz w Polsce.

Jego żoną jest Dina z domu Fleischman, z którą ma czterech synów oraz trzy córki. Płynnie mówi po hebrajsku, angielsku, rosyjsku, polsku i w jidysz.

W 2021 został odznaczony Odznaką Honorową "Bene Merito".

Przypisy

Linki zewnętrzne
  na stronie chabad.org.pl

Chabad-Lubawicz
Odznaczeni Odznaką Honorową Bene Merito
Rabini w Izraelu
Rabini warszawscy
Urodzeni w 1982


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The actress lands her first Chanel beauty campaign.
Kristen Stewart has landed her first Chanel beauty campaign. The actress will be the face of the Collection Eyes 2016 make-up collection.
The campaign was photographed by Mario Testino and will break in March. According to WWD, the actress posed for a series of portraits that "incarnate the different facets of a contemporary woman".
Of course, Stewart is no stranger to the French fashion house, having previously starred in campaigns for Chanel eyewear, the 11.12 handbag and the Paris-Dallas collection.


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Sony Airpeak S1
The Airpeak S1 is still under development, but Sony has announced some information before their fall launch. It's a larger aircraft, similar in size and shape to the DJI Inspire 2, but with more power for beefier payloads, quicker acceleration, and full remote camera control.
Onboard cameras map the surrounding environment to brake when obstacles are detected and help keep it steady when GPS isn't available. With GPS enabled it has return-to-home, a customizable geofence, and other basic safety features.
The S1 is more likely to be used in production environments and starts at $8,999.99, not including the camera, lens, gimbal, or even spare propellers. You get the S1, a single remote control, two flight batteries, and four propellers in the kit.
The Airpeak S1 supports dual operator control. For use in cinema, that means you'll have a licensed pilot operating the aircraft and a cinematographer handling the camera and gimbal controls.
The S1 accelerates from 0 to 50mph in 3.5 seconds, is stable in 44.7mph wind, and can fly at just under 56mph without a payload. The S1 is powered by two flight batteries, but is only good for about 22 minutes of flight time without a payload.
The S1 supports the Sony a1, a9 II, a7S III, a7R IV, and FX3 and FE prime lenses from 14mm through 85mm. Airpeak S1 requires an iOS device to run its control app, and Sony hasn't yet committed to developing a version for Android devices. The S1 remote is big enough to hold a tablet, and Sony expects more operators to use iPads as a display due due to the large screen size.
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Q: Audio Probe Cannot Set Source in Qt I am using a QMediaPlayer to play back an mp3 file, and I wish to set a QAudioProbe to monitor the output.  However, my call to setSource() always returns false in the following:
MainWindow::MainWindow(QWidget *parent) :
    QMainWindow(parent),
    ui(new Ui::MainWindow) {
    ui->setupUi(this);
    x = new QVector<double>(256);
    y = new QVector<double>(256);
    values = new int[256];

    player = new QMediaPlayer();

    player->setMedia(QUrl::fromLocalFile(
                     "C:/Users/Person1/Desktop/piano.mp3"));
    player->setVolume(50);
    audioProbe = new QAudioProbe();

    if (audioProbe->setSource(player)) {
       connect(audioProbe, SIGNAL(audioBufferProbed(QAudioBuffer)),
               this, SLOT(updatePlot(QAudioBuffer)));
    }
    else {
        qDebug("source not set");
    }
}

Please note that player and audioProbe are initialized as pointers to QMediaPlayer and QAudioProbe, respectively, within the definition of the MainWindow class. The output always prints:

source not set

But when I call player->play(), the file plays perfectly.  Is there something I am missing?  I have read the documentation quite thoroughly, and I could not find any problems with the method I employed.  I have also tried this with different mp3 files and a few wav files; they all play, but the same problem occurs when trying to set the source.


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Justia Regulation Tracker Department Of Commerce International Trade Administration Honey from Argentina: Notice of Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, 33975-33976 [E8-13481]
Honey from Argentina: Notice of Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, 33975-33976 [E8-13481]
Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 116 / Monday, June 16, 2008 / Notices is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden (including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection; they also will become a matter of public record. Dated: June 11, 2008. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E8–13504 Filed 6–13–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–33–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration A–357–812 Honey from Argentina: Notice of Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (the Department) is partially rescinding its administrative review of the antidumping duty order on honey from Argentina for the period December 1, 2006, to November 30, 2007 with respect to eleven companies. This rescission, in part, is based on the timely withdrawal of the request for review by the interested parties that requested the review. A complete list of the companies for which the administrative review is being rescinded is provided in the background section below. AGENCY: EFFECTIVE DATE: June 16, 2008 rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Deborah Scott or Robert James, AD/CVD Operations, Office 7, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, Room 7866, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–2657 or (202) 482–0649, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:04 Jun 13, 2008 Jkt 214001 BACKGROUND: On December 3, 2007, the Department published in the Federal Register its notice of opportunity to request an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on honey from Argentina. See Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Order, Finding, or Suspended Investigation; Opportunity to Request Administrative Review, 72 FR 67889 (December 3, 2007). In response, on December 31, 2007, the American Honey Producers Association and the Sioux Honey Association (collectively, petitioners) requested an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on honey from Argentina for the period December 1, 2006, through November 30, 2007. The petitioners requested that the Department conduct an administrative review of entries of subject merchandise made by thirteen Argentine producers/ exporters.1 In addition, the Department received requests for review from four Argentine exporters included in the petitioners' request. Furthermore, the Department received one request from an exporter that was not included in petitioners' request for review. On January 28, 2008, the Department initiated a review of the 14 companies2 for which an administrative review was requested. See Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews and Request for Revocation in Part, 73 FR 4829 (January 28, 2008). On February 19, 2007, petitioners timely withdrew their requests for review of the following companies: AGLH S.A., Algodonera Avellaneda S.A., Bomare S.A. (Bodegas Miguel Armengol), Mercoline S.A., Productos Afer S.A., and Seabird Argentina S.A. On March 18, 2008, petitioners timely withdrew their requests for review of El Mana S.A., HoneyMax S.A., and Nexco S.A. On May 22, 2008, both petitioners and CAA/Mielar submitted letters withdrawing their requests for an administrative review of CAA/Mielar. Scope of the Order The merchandise covered by the order is honey from Argentina. The products covered are natural honey, artificial honey containing more than 50 percent 1 Petitioners requested Compania Apicola Argentina S.A. (CAA) and Mielar S.A. (Mielar) as separate entities. However, in a previous segment of this proceeding, the Department treated these two companies as a single entity. 2 The Federal Register notice lists 15 companies but, as explained in footnote 1, CAA and Mielar are currently being treated as a single entity based on decisions made in a previous segment of this proceeding. Accordingly, there are a total of 14 companies for which reviews were requested. PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 33975 natural honey by weight, preparations of natural honey containing more than 50 percent natural honey by weight, and flavored honey. The subject merchandise includes all grades and colors of honey whether in liquid, creamed, comb, cut comb, or chunk form, and whether packaged for retail or in bulk form. The merchandise under the scope of the order is currently classifiable under subheadings 0409.00.00, 1702.90.90, and 2106.90.99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). Although the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) purposes, the Department's written description of the merchandise under this order is dispositive. Rescission, in Part, of Administrative Review Section 351.213(d)(1) of the Department's regulations provides that the Department will rescind an administrative review if the party that requested the review withdraws its request for review within 90 days of the date of publication of the notice of initiation of the requested review, or withdraws at a later date if the Department determines it is reasonable to extend the time limit for withdrawing the request. The petitioners timely withdrew their requests for an administrative review within the 90-day deadline for the following companies: AGLH S.A., Algodonera Avellaneda S.A., Bomare S.A. (Bodegas Miguel Armengol), El Mana S.A., HoneyMax S.A., Mercoline S.A., Nexco S.A., Productos Afer S.A., and Seabird Argentina S.A. Because the petitioners were the only party to request administrative review of each of these companies, we are rescinding the review with regard to AGLH S.A., Algodonera Avellaneda S.A., Bomare S.A. (Bodegas Miguel Armengol), El Mana S.A., HoneyMax S.A., Mercoline S.A., Nexco S.A., Productos Afer S.A., and Seabird Argentina S.A. With respect to CAA/Mielar, both petitioners and CAA/Mielar withdrew their review requests after the 90-day deadline, despite petitioners' and CAA/ Mielar's claims to the contrary in their May 22, 2008 requests for withdrawal. However, the Department finds it reasonable to extend the withdrawal deadline for CAA/Mielar because the Department has not yet devoted significant time or resources to this review. Further, we find that neither petitioners' nor CAA/Mielar's withdrawal of their requests for a review of CAA/Mielar constitutes an abuse of E:\FR\FM\16JNN1.SGM 16JNN1 33976 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 116 / Monday, June 16, 2008 / Notices our procedures. See, e.g., Persulfates from the People's Republic of China: Notice of Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, 71 FR 13810, 13811 (March 17, 2006). As a result, we are rescinding this review with regard to CAA/Mielar. The Department will issue appropriate assessment instructions directly to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) 15 days after the publication of this notice. The Department will direct CBP to assess antidumping duties for these companies at the cash deposit rate in effect on the date of entry for entries during the period December 1, 2006 to November 30, 2007. Notification to Parties This notice serves as a reminder to importers of their responsibility under section 351.402(f) of the Department's regulations to file a certificate regarding the reimbursement of antidumping duties prior to liquidation of the relevant entries during this period of time. Failure to comply with this requirement could result in the Secretary's presumption that reimbursement of antidumping duties occurred and subsequent assessment of double antidumping duties. This notice also serves as a reminder to parties subject to administrative protective order (APO) of their responsibility concerning the disposition of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with section 351.305(a)(3) of the Department's regulations. Timely written notification of the return or destruction of APO materials or conversion to judicial protective order is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and terms of an APO is a sanctionable violation. This notice is issued and published in accordance with section 351.213(d)(4) of the Department's regulations and sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended. Dated: June 9, 2008. Stephen J. Claeys, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E8–13481 Filed 6–13–08; 8:45 am] rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES BILLING CODE 3510–DS–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration (A–351–838) Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from Brazil: Notice of Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. EFFECTIVE DATE: June 16, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kate Johnson or Rebecca Trainor, AD/CVD Operations, Office 2, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–4929 or (202)482– 4007, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AGENCY: Background On February 4, 2008, the Department of Commerce (the Department) published in the Federal Register a notice of ''Opportunity to Request Administrative Review'' of the antidumping duty order on certain frozen warmwater shrimp from Brazil for the period February 1, 2007, through January 31, 2008. See Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Order, Finding, or Suspended Investigation; Opportunity to Request Administrative Review, 73 FR 6477 (February 4, 2008). The Department received timely requests from the petitioner,1 and the Louisiana Shrimp Association, in accordance with 19 CFR 351.213(b), for an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain frozen warmwater shrimp from Brazil. On April 7, 2008, the Department published a notice of initiation of an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain frozen warmwater shrimp from Brazil with respect to 43 companies. See Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from Brazil, Ecuador, India and Thailand: Notice of Initiation of Administrative Reviews, 73 FR 18754 (April 7, 2008) (Initiation Notice). The Department stated in its initiation of this review that it intended to rely on U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) data to select respondents. See Initiation Notice. However, our review of the CBP database showed no entries of certain frozen warmwater shrimp originating in Brazil, subject to AD/CVD duties, during the period February 1, 2007 to January 31, 2008. See April 9, 2008, Memorandum to the File from Kate Johnson and Rebecca Trainor entitled ''Release of POR Entry Data from CBP''. We released the results of our CBP data query to interested parties and invited them to comment on the CBP data and respondent selection. On April 17, 2008, the petitioner submitted comments, which we addressed in the May 29, 2008, Memorandum to James Maeder, Director, Office 2, AD/CVD Operations from Kate Johnson and Rebecca Trainor, Senior Case Analysts, Office 2, AD/CVD Operations, entitled ''Intent to Rescind Administrative Review.'' On April 30, 2008, we sent a ''No Shipments Inquiry'' to CBP to confirm that there were no shipments or entries of frozen warmwater shrimp from Brazil during the POR. We received no information from CBP to contradict the results of our data query that there were no shipments or entries of subject merchandise to the United States during the period of review (POR). Rescission of Review Section 351.213(d)(3) of the Department's regulations stipulates that the Secretary may rescind an administrative review if there were no entries, exports, or sales of the subject merchandise during the POR. As there were no entries, exports, or sales of the subject merchandise during the POR, we are rescinding this review of the antidumping duty order on certain frozen warmwater shrimp from Brazil pursuant to 19 CFR 351.213(d)(3). We intend to issue assessment instructions to CBP 15 days after the date of publication of this notice of rescission of administrative review. This notice is published in accordance with section 751 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and 19 CFR 351.213(d)(4). Dated: June 9, 2008. Stephen J. Claeys, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E8–13476 Filed 6–13–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–S 1 The petitioner is the Ad Hoc Shrimp Trade Action Committee. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:04 Jun 13, 2008 Jkt 214001 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\16JNN1.SGM 16JNN1
A-357-812
Honey from Argentina: Notice of Partial Rescission of Antidumping
Duty Administrative Review
AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (the Department) is partially
rescinding its administrative review of the antidumping duty order on
honey from Argentina for the period December 1, 2006, to November 30,
2007 with respect to eleven companies. This rescission, in part, is
based on the timely withdrawal of the request for review by the
interested parties that requested the review. A complete list of the
companies for which the administrative review is being rescinded is
provided in the background section below.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Deborah Scott or Robert James, AD/CVD
Operations, Office 7, Import Administration, International Trade
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and
Constitution Avenue, NW, Room 7866, Washington, DC 20230; telephone:
(202) 482-2657 or (202) 482-0649, respectively.
On December 3, 2007, the Department published in the Federal
Register its notice of opportunity to request an administrative review
of the antidumping duty order on honey from Argentina. See Antidumping
or Countervailing Duty Order, Finding, or Suspended Investigation;
Opportunity to Request Administrative Review, 72 FR 67889 (December 3,
2007). In response, on December 31, 2007, the American Honey Producers
Association and the Sioux Honey Association (collectively, petitioners)
requested an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on
honey from Argentina for the period December 1, 2006, through November
30, 2007. The petitioners requested that the Department conduct an
administrative review of entries of subject merchandise made by
thirteen Argentine producers/exporters.\1\ In addition, the Department
received requests for review from four Argentine exporters included in
the petitioners' request. Furthermore, the Department received one
request from an exporter that was not included in petitioners' request
for review.
On January 28, 2008, the Department initiated a review of the 14
companies\2\ for which an administrative review was requested. See
Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative
Reviews and Request for Revocation in Part, 73 FR 4829 (January 28,
On February 19, 2007, petitioners timely withdrew their requests
for review of the following companies: AGLH S.A., Algodonera Avellaneda
S.A., Bomare S.A. (Bodegas Miguel Armengol), Mercoline S.A., Productos
Afer S.A., and Seabird Argentina S.A. On March 18, 2008, petitioners
timely withdrew their requests for review of El Mana S.A., HoneyMax
S.A., and Nexco S.A. On May 22, 2008, both petitioners and CAA/Mielar
submitted letters withdrawing their requests for an administrative
review of CAA/Mielar.
Scope of the Order
The merchandise covered by the order is honey from Argentina. The
products covered are natural honey, artificial honey containing more
than 50 percent natural honey by weight, preparations of natural honey
containing more than 50 percent natural honey by weight, and flavored
honey. The subject merchandise includes all grades and colors of honey
whether in liquid, creamed, comb, cut comb, or chunk form, and whether
packaged for retail or in bulk form.
The merchandise under the scope of the order is currently
classifiable under subheadings 0409.00.00, 1702.90.90, and 2106.90.99
of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS).
Although the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and U.S.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) purposes, the Department's written
description of the merchandise under this order is dispositive.
Rescission, in Part, of Administrative Review
Section 351.213(d)(1) of the Department's regulations provides that
the Department will rescind an administrative review if the party that
requested the review withdraws its request for review within 90 days of
the date of publication of the notice of initiation of the requested
review, or withdraws at a later date if the Department determines it is
reasonable to extend the time limit for withdrawing the request.
The petitioners timely withdrew their requests for an
administrative review within the 90-day deadline for the following
companies: AGLH S.A., Algodonera Avellaneda S.A., Bomare S.A. (Bodegas
Miguel Armengol), El Mana S.A., HoneyMax S.A., Mercoline S.A., Nexco
S.A., Productos Afer S.A., and Seabird Argentina S.A. Because the
petitioners were the only party to request administrative review of
each of these companies, we are rescinding the review with regard to
AGLH S.A., Algodonera Avellaneda S.A., Bomare S.A. (Bodegas Miguel
Armengol), El Mana S.A., HoneyMax S.A., Mercoline S.A., Nexco S.A.,
Productos Afer S.A., and Seabird Argentina S.A.
With respect to CAA/Mielar, both petitioners and CAA/Mielar
withdrew their review requests after the 90-day deadline, despite
petitioners' and CAA/Mielar's claims to the contrary in their May 22,
2008 requests for withdrawal. However, the Department finds it
reasonable to extend the withdrawal deadline for CAA/Mielar because the
Department has not yet devoted significant time or resources to this
review. Further, we find that neither petitioners' nor CAA/Mielar's
withdrawal of their requests for a review of CAA/Mielar constitutes an
abuse of
our procedures. See, e.g., Persulfates from the People's Republic of
China: Notice of Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review,
71 FR 13810, 13811 (March 17, 2006). As a result, we are rescinding
this review with regard to CAA/Mielar.
The Department will issue appropriate assessment instructions
directly to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) 15 days after the
publication of this notice. The Department will direct CBP to assess
antidumping duties for these companies at the cash deposit rate in
effect on the date of entry for entries during the period December 1,
2006 to November 30, 2007.
Notification to Parties
This notice serves as a reminder to importers of their
responsibility under section 351.402(f) of the Department's regulations
to file a certificate regarding the reimbursement of antidumping duties
prior to liquidation of the relevant entries during this period of
time. Failure to comply with this requirement could result in the
Secretary's presumption that reimbursement of antidumping duties
occurred and subsequent assessment of double antidumping duties.
This notice also serves as a reminder to parties subject to
administrative protective order (APO) of their responsibility
concerning the disposition of proprietary information disclosed under
APO in accordance with section 351.305(a)(3) of the Department's
regulations. Timely written notification of the return or destruction
of APO materials or conversion to judicial protective order is hereby
requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and terms of an APO
is a sanctionable violation.
This notice is issued and published in accordance with section
351.213(d)(4) of the Department's regulations and sections 751(a)(1)
and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended.
Dated: June 9, 2008.
Stephen J. Claeys,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration.
\1\ Petitioners requested Compania Apicola Argentina S.A. (CAA)
and Mielar S.A. (Mielar) as separate entities. However, in a
previous segment of this proceeding, the Department treated these
two companies as a single entity.
\2\ The Federal Register notice lists 15 companies but, as
explained in footnote 1, CAA and Mielar are currently being treated
as a single entity based on decisions made in a previous segment of
this proceeding. Accordingly, there are a total of 14 companies for
which reviews were requested.
[FR Doc. E8-13481 Filed 6-13-08; 8:45 am]
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If you have ever moved home and decided to hire your own van to carry all of your furniture and belongs to your new home you will understand that there is a whole world of vans available, in every size you can imagine and almost inevitably you either end up hiring the van that is too small for your to fit your sofa or bed into or one so big that all of your furniture flies around inside every time your drive around a roundabout.
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Cataglyphis takyrica is een mierensoort uit de onderfamilie van de schubmieren (Formicinae). De wetenschappelijke naam van de soort is voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd in 1990 door Dlussky.

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Mrs. Geddy has worked as a School Counselor at Walker School since 2008 after graduating with a Masters of Education in Counseling from UVA, although she is REALLY a Hokie at heart, earning a Bachelors Degree in Human Services from Virginia Tech in 2005. Goooo Hokies! Mrs. Geddy runs the Peace Squad program at Walker where she trains students to promote kindness and respond to bullying. When she's not giving out free hugs or dressing up on Wacky Tacky Day, Mrs. Geddy likes arts and crafts, trips to Ocracoke, and spending time with Mr. Geddy (Teacher at Clark Elementary) and their daughter. She is a Charlottesville native.
Mr. Kronstain (Mr. K) has been part of the Walker School Counseling team since 2015. In May 2015, he graduated from UVA with a Master's degree in School Counseling. Before attending UVA, Mr. K was a middle school and high school band and choir teacher. He earned his Bachelor of Music Education degree from James Madison University in 2008. When he's not at Walker, Mr. K enjoys spending time with his kids, hiking, cooking, traveling, and playing music (drums, piano, and guitar).
Mrs. Lee is a Charlottesville City School native. She attended K-12 and graduated from CHS & C.A.T.E.C with an honors diploma and dental assistant certification. She enjoyed the peer mediation, STEP (drill Team), theater, and tutored students in the WALK program at CHS. While Mrs. Lee was accepted into JMU for theater, she then attend Tidewater Community College in VA Beach and earned her child development certification along with finishing her dental hygienist program. Mrs. Lee worked at Venable as a nurse/ office assistant before she came to Walker. She also did programs such as EBL & leadership. When Mrs. Lee has free time she is enjoying her time with her children & husband, doing something fun to keep them entertained. She loves going to the movies, water parks, Chuck E Cheese, Motor World, and eating at different places. Mrs. Lee's funnest memories are bungee jumping, riding an Elephant and touching a Sting Ray.


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Le Pen about the visit of Putin: I am glad that it is taken in France
May 29, 2017 IMMWorld
French politician marine Le Pen is pleased to the arrival in France of Russian President Vladimir Putin believes Russia is a great country, and it is necessary to improve relations. She stated this in an interview with radio station RTL, reports TASS.
In her opinion, the Russian leader's visit to France will improve relations between the two countries.
"I'm glad that Vladimir Putin will accept in France, and that this approach meets the need to improve relations between the two countries. Russia is a great country, no matter approve someone or not a particular aspect of internal events in Russia, " – said Le Pen.
She explained that in the first place the cooperation of France with Russia and the United States will effectively combat global terrorism.
"The main thing is that France should cooperate with Russia, and the United States in order to fight against Islamic radicalism – this giant challenge to the international community. To fight against this great danger that is hanging over France and other countries, as evidenced by the recent terrorist attacks in Manchester and Egypt. In this regard, the forthcoming negotiations of the President of France Emmanuel Makron with Russian President Vladimir Putin – is a positive phenomenon," – said Le Pen.
As you know, today Putin is to meet with the Macron. So, the Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said that the leaders will discuss Ukraine.
It was reported that the macron commended his American counterpart Donald trump, but compared to Vladimir Putin, he said that he respects him, but in the negotiations he will be demanding a dialogue to Russia.
In Poland threatened by Russian military aircraft
Partners from the EU and NATO suggested that Ukraine innovative approaches in dealing with Russia, – Muzhenko
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Groisman showed how increase pensions in Ukraine
To work with the IMF, Ukraine will have to conduct "accounting" reform
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The Pentagon chief will visit Kyiv on the independence Day of Ukraine
Poroshenko supported McCain, who had cancer
So 18-year-old German made a fool of the Soviet air defence
Deripaska commented on the rumors about testifying of the USA against Russia


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Bernie Madoff – The Wizard of Lies
TV drama film examining largest financial fraud ever by an individual set to air in May in America; 'The Wizard of Lies' examines the crimes of Bernard L. Madoff
On 20th May, Americans will finally be able to watch director Barry Levinson's take on the crimes of the Ponzi schemer Bernard Madoff when The Wizard of Lies airs on HBO.
Sentenced to 150 years for his £51.9 billion ($65 billion, €61.2 billion or درهم238.7 billion) crime, Madoff is played in the television drama film by Robert De Niro whilst Michelle Pfeiffer takes on the role of his wife, Ruth.
Two trailers have recently been released to international audiences and we share the most recent below. A date for the drama's release in the UK is still to be announced.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=146&v=4G2carVhVJk
Chicken April 14, 2017	At	4:03 pm
Bernie, why why why?! Why do you do these things? Are you mad?!
What, first, Peter Mandelson, was it that attracted you to the multi-millionaire Jeffrey Epstein?
After 'The Sun' published a previously unseen photograph of pompous 'Prince of Darkness' Peter Mandelson at a birthday bash for croaked paedophile Jeffrey Epstein in Paris, it is time for Sir Keir Starmer to respond to the petition calling for the peer's suspension from Labour whilst an investigation is carried out.
Beecher 'Barks' (Well, Actually 'Whimpers') Back
Mucky madam Ghislaine Maxwell's wannabe mouthpiece Jay Beecher barks, well whimpers, to 'The Steeple Times' on behalf of the convicted criminal sex offender.
Dame Cressida Dick – Four Lives & Nine Lives
The BBC's 'Four Lives' – a drama based on the serial killer Stephen Port – provides further illustration of the incompetence of the Metropolitan Police; it is time for wholesale reform and for cat-like Dame Cressida Dick's nine lives to end.
Murky Maxwell, Vexatious Vine, & Rabid Rachel
Matthew Steeples calls out those who've tried to excuse convicted sex offender Ghislaine Maxwell – most especially 'journalists' Sarah Vine and Rachel Johnson – and lauds those who've joined him in demanding the mucky madam no longer be called a "socialite."


Carol Surface joined Medtronic in September 2013 as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. She leads Medtronic's human resources strategy for 86,000+ employees worldwide. She also provides leadership for Global Communications, Philanthropy, and Medtronic Labs, and serves as the Board Chair of the Medtronic Foundation. Key focus areas include organizational transformation, enterprise talent management and succession planning, leadership development, inclusion and diversity, executive compensation, reputation management, and community and health initiatives.
Prior to joining Medtronic, Carol served as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Best Buy Co., Inc., a leading provider of technology products, services, and solutions. Carol also held a series of human resources leadership roles of increasing responsibility at PepsiCo, including serving as Chief Personnel Officer for PepsiCo International. She has lived and worked in Asia, the Middle East, and the United States.
Carol earned a Ph.D. in industrial/organizational psychology from Central Michigan University. She serves on the Greater MSP Board of Directors and is also a Director for the Human Resources Policy Association. She is a member of The Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology and The Conference Board Human Resources Council.


US-based Chemours views the titanium dioxide (TiO2) destocking trend as normal and expects this to continue through the first quarter of 2019. However, the company expects demand for its Opteon low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant to continue growing strongly as it brings on a worldscale project by the end of the year.
"We see this as normal destocking. If you look at last year, [our TiO2] volumes were up 8%, which is above GDP. There was stocking of inventories in the channel because prices were going up," said Mark Vergnano, CEO of Chemours, in an interview with ICIS.
"In 2018, prices have stabilised, and we brought in Ti-Pure TiO2 Value Stabilization (VS), so there's not a need to pre-buy. So normally we see customers in the channel destocking. It's hard to call when it starts and ends, but it started earlier than we anticipated, and we see this continuing through Q1 2019," he added.
Through the first three quarters of 2018, Chemours has seen its TiO2 volumes fall 2%. Chemours is seeing destocking across all geographies in relatively equal amounts, reflecting a "true destocking phenomenon" rather than a loss in market share, he said on the company's Q3 earnings call.
Chemours is tracking to its goal of having the majority of TiO2 sales under its VS programme, which provides customers flexibility of volumes at more stable pricing. Vergnano said Chemours should reach that goal from now through 2019.
In Chemours' Titanium Technologies segment, volumes in the third quarter fell 10% year on year while prices were up 9%. Sales were down 1% to $791m while adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) rose 8% to $268m.
Chemours is staying disciplined on TiO2 pricing, even at the expense of potential volume loss, the CEO noted.
Chemours expects its Ti-Pure TiO2 volumes for all of 2018 to be down in the mid-single digits versus 2017.
However, looking at the big picture in TiO2, there is no significant new capacity coming on stream, while demand grows at GDP levels, he noted.
"Customers are looking for a consistent supplier and we very much believe in our strategy. We have a unique product and help customers develop new applications – that's where we invest in technology," said Vergnano.
Increasing TiO2 exports from China are likely not the result of major new capacity additions, but a result of the slowing local economy, he noted.
"China's economy has slowed, and so more product is coming out of China as exports. But we don't see it intercepting our business as they are different grades. TiO2 is not fungible," said Vergnano.
On the fluoroproducts side, Chemours is on track to complete its $300m Opteon hydrofluoroolefins (HFO) refrigerants project in Corpus Christi, Texas, by the end of the year while growth continues to be driven by regulations.
"The project is on track and we should have saleable product next year. We are happy with the progress of the HFO project, which will be the largest and lowest cost plant in the world," said Vergnano.
Opteon sales have been growing in the mid-20% range through 2018, he noted. The HFO is enjoying rapid growth as governments require increasing use of refrigerants with low GWP.
Going forward, penetration into the US auto air conditioning market is set to rise from around 50% today to 100% by 2021. And the company is targeting the stationary side of refrigerant use – in commercial chillers and residential and commercial building air conditioning systems, the CEO said.
"On the regulatory side, we're seeing more movement in the states where 16 US states are doing their own regulations to move to HFOs faster," said Vergnano.
In the third quarter of 2018, Chemours' fluoroproducts segment saw a 7% gain in sales year on year to $682m, while adjusted EBITDA surged 15% to $182m.
In fluoropolymers, Chemours is seeing strong demand from the semiconductor manufacturing market, which is a key end market along with consumer electronics and automotive.
"We see a very strong seminconductor market driving fluoropolymers growth and feel very good about it through 2019," said Vergnano.
He also sees good momentum in Chemours' chemical solutions segment, which in the third quarter saw sales gain 5% to $155m and adjusted EBITDA jump by 33% to $24m. "Chemical solutions had a great quarter and we are expanding margins there," said Vergnano.


Missoula Children's Theatre (MCT), the nation�s largest touring children�s theatre, has been touring extensively for more than 45 years now, from Montana to Japan, and will visit more than 1000 communities this year with 50 teams of Tour Actor/Directors. One of those tour teams will be arriving at the historic Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake on Monday, June 17, with a set, lights, costumes, props and make-up, everything it takes to put on a play...except the cast.
For this Summer Workshop, we're inviting all students grades 1-12 to come to an open audition at the opera house, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Following the group audition, 50-60 local students will be cast to perform in MCT�s production of ROBINSON CRUSOE. Four to six Assistant Directors will also be chosen to help teach and direct the show early in the week and take on technical responsibilities at performance time. Because of costume limitations, there is no guarantee that everyone who auditions will be cast in the play.
It is a group audition - no advance preparation is necessary. The Tour Directors will go through a series of exercises with the children to help them to determine things like; how well the child takes direction and behaves (after all, only two directors will be working with up to 55 children for an entire week � so they need cooperation), their focus, how loud they can project their voices, enthusiasm, etc. Share these things with your child and they will have a better chance (but not a promise) at being chosen for a part. Of course, a SMILE never hurts. They should be ready to come and have a good time!
Rehearsals will then be conducted every day from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday at the Thrasher Opera House. Although not all cast members will be needed at every session, those auditioning must have a clear schedule for the entire week and if selected, be able to attend all rehearsals required for their role. A detailed rehearsal schedule will be distributed at the conclusion of the auditions on Monday. Cast members scheduled for the full 4 � hours of rehearsal will be asked to bring a sack supper or snack. Then incredibly, after only one week of rehearsals, two public performances will be presented on Saturday, June 22 at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.!
All MCT shows are original adaptations of classic children�s stories and fairytales . . . a twist on the classic stories that we know and love.
This project is supported by funding from Drexel Building Supply (Berlin), Huberty CPA's & Trusted Advisors, Horicon Bank, the Green Lake Rotary Club.
Funding also provided by individual donors from last years "Party for the Arts"
Additional support from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts and from the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation.
No cost to participate in the weeklong workshop.


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Schmidhammer keys Lions past Tigers
Philip Cmor
Assistant Sports Editor
pcmor@altoonamirror.com
By Philip Cmor
HOLLIDAYSBURG — Rumor is they are making a sequel to the movie "Bend It Like Beckham."
It's going to be called "Spin It Like Schmidhammer." It started filming at Hollidaysburg's Tiger Stadium on Thursday night.
Jarrett Schmidhamer's shot about 4 minutes into the second half of a back-and-forth high school boys soccer match appeared to have been snared by Hollidaysburg goalkeeper Seth Lowey. However, the ball took a positive spin for the Altoona Area senior and crawled over the goal line for the go-ahead goal.
The Mountain Lions rode the momentum to a 4-1 victory, avenging an early-season loss to the Golden Tigers and sending their record to 11-2-1.
"Once he hit the ground, I saw it go behind him and I was hoping 'Please go in,'" Schmidhamer said of his game-winner, which came with 36:12 of the second half off a feed from fellow senior Jarod Marasco. "I saw I was open on a through-ball, and I was hoping Jarod would put it right where I wanted it. He put it right there for me, and we got the goal out of it."
Altoona, whose first and final goals came from freshman Austin Kravetz, is dueling State College for the No. 1 seed … as if the Mountain Lions needed any further incentive for their second match of the season with the Tigers.
"We were really trying to get (the win) back," Marasco said. "We're crosstown rivals. It's always a big game. Always has been."
The match was knotted at 1-1 heading into the second half. Altoona turned the tables on Hollidaysburg from the earlier meeting by scoring first, Isaac Townsend assisting on Kravetz's first tally. The Tigers, though, answered, when Jacob Roach slipped a pass upfield to Lucas Scordo, who put the ball past Altoona netminder Brady Freiwald for the equalizer about 17 minutes later.
Both teams had eight shots on goal in the opening half, but Altoona coach Dave McCarter made some changes that paid off for the Lions after the intermission.
"We knew they were going to man-mark (Alex) Berardinelli, because they did it in the first game. But they started to send another midfielder up, so our defense basically had more guys than they could handle," McCarter said. "(The players) looked at me and said, 'Coach, we're overloaded.' So we slid back into a 4-4-2, kept Alex up top with help. We put Austin up there, and he responded. Big chess match between the teams."
Hollidaysburg triumphed 1-0 at Mansion Park the first week of the season. The Tigers had a couple of decent opportunities to even it up before Berardinelli's goal off a rebound with 10:51 to play essentially iced it — the best coming when Scordo got free for a long lead at 18:20, but Freiwald came way out to aggressively challenge, and Scordo's rushed kick went wide right.
The Tigers dipped to 9-6.
"I thought the first half was a great advertisement for local soccer. It was a great open game," Hollidaysburg coach Craig Shale said. "Second half, both teams came out flat, and we just kind of ran out of steam. They got a couple of sloppy goals. They had fresher legs."
Altoona outshot the Tigers, 7-3, after the break. Schmidhamer's goal came on the Lions' first shot on goal of the second half.
Kravetz turned into the other somewhat unlikely hero for the Lions with his two goals.
"You know some kids have talent coming in, but going from junior high to varsity soccer is a big jump. You never know how they're going to respond, produce. He's been a pleasant surprise," McCarter said.
Just after entering the game, Townsend crossed the ball to a wide-open Kravetz, who knocked it home at 29:02 of the opening half.
"It was very important. We were coming down the line. The ball came out. I took it down to the end line, hit a negative ball to Austin, and he put it in the back of the net," Townsend said. "I think it's important to get these (younger players involved), because they're the future of the program."
Schmidhamer said, veteran and frosh alike, the Lions have grown since the earlier meeting with Hollidaysburg.
"We've gotten more chemistry. We were more prepared," Schmidhamer said.
And, maybe, they had some good fortune on their side this time, too.
"You just hope it works out for the best," McCarter said. "It's a little bit of spin, a little bit of luck."
Match notes: The junior varsity teams played to a scoreless draw before the varsity took the pitch. … The Mountain Lions travel to Central Mountain on Saturday. … Hollidaysburg's next match will be the Golden Tigers' senior night, hosting Mifflin County on Monday.
SCORE BY HALVES
Altoona	1 3 — 4
Hollidaysburg	1 0 — 1
First half: A–Kravetz (Townsend), 29:02; H–Scordo (Roach), 12:43.
Second half: A–Schmidhamer (Marasco), 36:12; A–Berardinelli (unassisted), 16:51; A–Kravetz (Young), 8:26.
Records: Altoona (11-2-1); Hollidaysburg (9-6).
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Disney has to clear 3 hurdles to become 'a global player in streaming' (DIS)
by sangha cpa | Apr 6, 2018 | Finance | 0 comments
Disney faces some obstacles in becoming a global video-streaming player, an RBC analyst says.
One of the biggest overhangs is Disney's 21st Century Fox bid, which is facing some challenges from regulatory authorities and competitors.
Watch Disney's stock price in real time here.
Disney's path to becoming 'a global player in streaming' is in sight, but the media and entertainment giant will need to surpass some significant hurdles to get there.
The company has taken an enormous leap into the video-streaming world by striking a $52.4 billion deal to acquire 21st Century Fox's film and TV assets, which includes pay-TV channels like National Geographic, FX, and Hulu. That deal followed the acquisition of BAMTech, a direct-to-consumer streaming service meant to support Disney's ESPN ambitions.
However, Disney's streaming efforts have slowed down, according to RBC analyst Steven Cahall. He says "DIS has been tethered to ~$100/sh as a few key issues slowly work their way towards resolution."
While regulatory approval of Disney's 21st Century Fox tie-up is pending, the company is also awaiting a government decision on the AT&T-Time Warner merger for a glimpse into its rationale. The US Department of Justice sued to block AT&T's $84.5 billion planned takeover of Time Warner in November. Such an action could have significant repercussions for Disney's ambitions.
Adding to Disney's list of concerns is Comcast's decision to launch a competing $31 billion bid for British broadcaster Sky, which is partly owned by 21st Century Fox. Chairman Rupert Murdoch has made several attempts to increase 21st Century Fox's stake in Sky from 40% to a majority 61%, though the efforts suffered some setbacks at the hands of European regulators. Investors fear Comcast's takeover attempt could spark a bidding war between three media titans.
Moreover, Disney recently announced a reorganization and the creation of a direct-to-consumer and international unit. Cahall says this move "leaves questions about the model for FY19+," particularly as the company shifts focus to online and mobile viewing. This signals Disney will likely invest more in new content, and there will need to be a rerating of the company as it grows larger and is made up of media and non-media assets.
"DIS remains our favorite longterm idea but we acknowledge that the complexity of the story and aforementioned overhangs make it less likely to be a top 2018 Media stock," Cahall said.
Cahall maintained his price target of $135 a share.
Disney's stock was trading at $101.24 per share on Friday, and was down 9.44% for the year.
Read more about why Disney is poised to be 'the world's leading content company.'
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Bound, Y Tu Mamá También, American Wedding
The plot: Girl meets girl, girls scam Mafia.
Ask anyone about this movie and the first thing they'll mention is steamy lesbian sex. Well, yes, there's that, but it's also a pretty decent mob caper thriller to boot. Gina Gershon is a recently-released ex-convict who finds work remodeling an apartment. The next door neighbors are Jennifer Tilly and her gangster thug boyfriend Joe Pantoliano. Tilly and Gershon exchange meaningful glances and flirtations, quickly culminating in a full-on lesbian affair. They then conspire to steal two million dollars from the Mafia, and dangerous hijinks ensue. As might be expected, the plan comes off with a wide range of hitches, complications, double-crosses, and a stack of dead bodies.
The lesbian angle is one of the more original and refreshing aspects of this movie. The attraction between them is genuine, and the relationship is depicted as it would be between opposite genders, just two people who have the hots for each other. This was the first movie by Larry and Andy Wachowski, the fraternal duo who brought us the Matrix trilogy. While the subject matter is entirely different, there are some stylistic similarities, especially in some of the camera work.
The plot: A pair of young Mexican friends go on a road trip with an older woman and learn lessons of life and sex along the way.
Ask anyone about this movie and the first thing they'll mention is the graphic sex. Basically the entire movie is about sex, but in a completely frank and healthy way. It's not pornographic or exploitative, just brutally honest. Two best friends on their summer vacation before heading off to university meet up with an exotic Spanish beauty, the estranged wife of the cheating cousin of one of the buddies. The guys are keen to impress her, because hey, that's how young guys are. But she's not easily impressed, and the three converse over a wide range of topics (mostly dirty stuff) on their journey.
If I had to pin this movie down to a single theme, I'd say it's about maturity: the way your view of the world–and especially of relationships–changes drastically between the ages of 18 and 30. Experience brings perspective, and the things you think are important at 18 are just not a big deal a few years down the road.
The plot: Nonexistent. Horny pie-poker kid grows up and gets engaged and his horny jackass friends complicate everything.
Ask anyone about this movie and the first thing they'll mention is that it sucks. American Pie was a guilty-pleasure movie, the kind you know intellectually is really lame and stupid, but you enjoy it nonetheless. But this third flick in the Pie trilogy should have never been made. It's a series of predictable setups for embarassment and misunderstanding, barely interconnected. Even the gratuitous nudity isn't enough to make it watchable (though it's certainly appreciated).
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Are you worried about your aging parent because daily tasks, such as opening mail and paying bills, just aren't getting done. It could be a sign of changes in eyesight or memory loss. It's time to get involved and offer assistance.
If you feel uncomfortable stepping in and sorting mail, please remind yourself it's necessary. Here are some ways to help keep your parents' mail in order.
What are the alternatives to your parent living alone?
Unopened mail and not completing other daily tasks (known as activities of daily living) can be a sign it's time to consider alternative options for your parent(s). Here is a list of programs and services you can discuss with your mom and dad.
Daily or Weekly Phone Calls: Is your parent home bound, lonely and isolated? The Telephone Reassurance program offers phone calls on a regularly set schedule. Eskaton volunteers call over 600 home bound seniors a week to check in, make sure they are doing well, and offer friendly conversation or other resources as needed. Sign your parent up for this free program by calling 1-866-eskaton.
Geriatric Evaluation: As your parent begins showing signs, call Live Well at Home by Eskaton to schedule an evaluation with a care manager. Care managers are specialists in assessing, coordinating and equipping you with the information you need at the right time. Care Managers are nurses and social workers who provide solutions that benefit older adults and families.Call 916-459-3220.
In-home Care and Companionship: Live Well at Home by Eskaton also offers personalized in-home care. They are flexible and available 24 hours a day. For a complete list of in-home services, visit www.LiveWellatHome.com or click here to schedule your free in-home assessment.
Independent Living with Services: Your parents can lead an active, independent lifestyle while gaining amenities such as housekeeping and transportation, along with assurance that professional support is there, if needed. Click here for a list of Eskaton independent living communities.
Assisted Living: An assisted living community (AL), sometimes known as a residential care facility (RCFE), is an apartment style building completely staffed with caregivers. It offers restaurant style dining, social and wellness activities, transportation and healthcare options. Assisted living is for people who have various needs with activities of daily living (ADL) such as dressing, bathing, eating and medication management. Click here for a list of AL communities offer by Eskaton. Also, make sure to check out the ratings and reviews of all AL available by visiting Caring.com.
Memory Care: Eskaton offers Day Spring, a specialized pre-memory care program for those beginning to show cognitive challenges associated with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Also available is the Dawn of a New Day program for 24-hour memory. All staff are required to graduate Eskaton's Memory Care Academy which teaches the philosophy and empathic approach on comfort, personal dignity and self-worth. Learn more at www.eskaton.org/memory-care.
Skilled Nursing: A nursing home is also known as a skilled nursing facility (SNF) which offers 24-hour nursing for those who have limited mobility and cannot care for themselves. Some people live in a skilled nursing home for a period of rehabilitation after an injury or surgery, and others live out their elderly years in this type of home. Eskaton calls their skilled nursing "Care Centers".
A senior living community such as Eskaton offers independent living. If you feel your parents need regular support from professional caregivers, assisted living may be the right choice as it provides care and conveniences in a community setting.
Making the decision to help a parent move from their home to a senior living community can be complex. While you worry about their safety and well-being, your parents may be worrying about loss of independence. The best scenario is a joint decision. Visit communities together to determine the type of community that best suits their needs.