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Freedom of expression, association and assembly Middle East
Two years after Raif's flogging, there remains no justice
A sign reads '#FreeRaif' at a vigil outside the Saudi Arabian embassy in Vienna © Marcell Nimfuehr / Kollektiv Fischka
January 9, 2017 marks two years since the Saudi Arabian authorities publicly flogged the blogger and activist Raif Badawi. He was sentenced to 1,000 lashes and 10 years in prison for "insulting Islam" online.
Mr Badawi founded the (now-closed) online forum Free Saudi Liberals, which facilitated debate about politics and religion. His charges relate to articles he wrote criticising religious authorities in Saudi Arabia, as well as pieces by others that were published on his website.
After his first brutal session of 50 lashes, which took place in front of a mosque in Jeddah, a doctor advised prison authorities that he was unfit to undergo a second round of the inhumane punishment.
"He is losing any hope of being released. We need to work together to build his strength and give him hope again" Ensaf Haider
Since that time, activists worldwide – including over 37,000 Australians – have demanded his release and condemned the torture, resulting in it's repeated postponement.
Raif Badawi with his kids © Private
However, as long as Mr Badawi's sentence stands he is at risk of further flogging. Former detainees have told us that the security forces' use of torture remains common and widespread. Those responsible are never brought to justice.
On this anniversary, Ensaf Haider, Raif Badawi's wife, and President co-founder of the Raif Badawi Foundation for Freedom (RBFF), told Amnesty International, "Unfortunately Raif is not feeling well, his morale is low and his health is suffering; he is losing any hope of being released. We need to work together to build his strength and give him hope again."
Tweet Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is very sensitive about its public image and international standing. If we target officials publicly, they could be forced to respond and publicly shamed into stopping the flogging. Here are a few Twitter accounts to try:
Ministry of Justice: @MojKsa
National Society for Human Rights: @NSHRSA
Ministry of Foreign Affairs: @KSAMOFA
Contact the Saudi Arabian embassy in Australia
Call up the Embassy of Saudi Arabia to demand that Raif is not flogged again and that they release him immediately. We know this can be a particularly effective (and annoying) form of campaigning.
Raif Badawi should never have been imprisoned. He is a prisoner of conscience solely imprisoned for peacefully exercising his right to freedom of expression. The authorities need to quash his sentence and conviction and release him immediately and unconditionally.
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Contemporary tech offices are no longer satisfied with traditional designs of the past. In order to spark innovation and creativity, designers rather choose a bold mix of quirky, eclectic and unique decor ideas that will make the employees feel relaxed, comfortable and inspired.
Here are several ideas to help you elevate your work environment to a new level.
After the world found out how the great high-tech companies such as Google, Lego, Facebook, Etsy, Tumblr and many more have mastered the art of office design, it became clear that now everyone, from the smallest companies to the large multinationals, have to up their office game. It may not be possible right at your company's humble beginnings, but you can surely venture out of your comfort zone and step into the world of brave new design.
Depending on what your employees might prefer, you can create reading nooks with bookshelves, snack stations, craft tables, an indoor garden, a rooftop deck for parties but also as a place to do some blogging in fresh air, add brightly coloured seating and even beanbags for chill sessions. Variety is what will add interest, break up the daily routine but still give your employees a professional setting to complete their tasks.
A contemporary office today means there's no room for any type of inequality and when all employees are given what they need, their productivity and work satisfaction increase. Creating a multi-purpose space that promotes an inclusive company culture is something that will attract professional and talented people and give them a reason to stay.
Whether you go for cubicles or a full open plan concept, by giving your employees a communal space where they can meet casually, converse, brainstorm and spontaneously reach solutions, you'll allow them to work without feeling pressure. If you combine this with additional spaces such as a gym room, a massage parlour and a play area with a pool table and video games, you'll be pleasantly surprised at how much all that can boost morale.
In a versatile work environment, a well-designed conference room is a critical element to make a great first impression. Whether it's a big or small company, this is the place where you will take your potential clients and partners to discuss business. In order to have a successful outcome, you need to achieve a perfect personality-professionalism balance design-wise.
Instead of a boring looking room with just a long table and chairs, spice things up with a colourful carpet, a custom-made mural by a local artist and re-purposed shelves and bookcases to blend old with new. However, to ensure a high-level of professionalism, you need to enable the use of visual aids and tech devices. Every great meeting room needs to have at least one TV wall mounting installation, as well as a tech centre to use portable devices to transfer data or display a presentation.
a bright and warm colour palette on walls, rugs and plants in the communal area and personalized working stations with family photos, scented candles and mugs.
Use these tips and get creative in designing your tech office so everyone can feel inspired in producing innovative business solutions.


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Rector's Address
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Why Study at UIST
Foreign Accreditations
Timetables & Schedules
UIST Privacy Policy
Protection of Whistleblowers
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Students University Assembly and Students Faculty Assembly
Students Ombudsman
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describe("Gridlines", () => {

  it("Scale ranges are set to the Gridlines dimensions when layout is computed", () => {
    let svg = TestMethods.generateSVG(640, 480);
    let xScale = new Plottable.Scales.Linear();
    xScale.domain([0, 10]);

    let yScale = new Plottable.Scales.Linear();
    yScale.domain([0, 10]);

    let gridlines = new Plottable.Components.Gridlines(xScale, yScale);
    gridlines.renderTo(svg);

    assert.deepEqual(xScale.range(), [0, 640], "x scale range extends to the width of the svg");
    assert.deepEqual(yScale.range(), [480, 0], "y scale range extends to the height of the svg");

    svg.remove();
  });

  it("Gridlines and axis tick marks align", () => {
    let svg = TestMethods.generateSVG(640, 480);
    let xScale = new Plottable.Scales.Linear();
    xScale.domain([0, 10]); // manually set domain since we won't have a renderer
    let xAxis = new Plottable.Axes.Numeric(xScale, "bottom");

    let yScale = new Plottable.Scales.Linear();
    yScale.domain([0, 10]);
    let yAxis = new Plottable.Axes.Numeric(yScale, "left");

    let gridlines = new Plottable.Components.Gridlines(xScale, yScale);
    let basicTable = new Plottable.Components.Table().add(yAxis, 0, 0)
                                          .add(gridlines, 0, 1)
                                          .add(xAxis, 1, 1);

    basicTable.anchor(svg);
    basicTable.computeLayout();
    xScale.range([0, xAxis.width() ]); // manually set range since we don't have a renderer
    yScale.range([yAxis.height(), 0]);
    basicTable.render();

    let xAxisTickMarks = (<any> xAxis)._element.selectAll("." + Plottable.Axis.TICK_MARK_CLASS)[0];
    let xGridlines = (<any> gridlines)._element.select(".x-gridlines").selectAll("line")[0];
    assert.strictEqual(xAxisTickMarks.length, xGridlines.length, "There is an x gridline for each x tick");
    for (let i = 0; i < xAxisTickMarks.length; i++) {
      let xTickMarkRect = xAxisTickMarks[i].getBoundingClientRect();
      let xGridlineRect = xGridlines[i].getBoundingClientRect();
      assert.closeTo(xTickMarkRect.left, xGridlineRect.left, 1, "x tick and gridline align");
    }

    let yAxisTickMarks = (<any> yAxis)._element.selectAll("." + Plottable.Axis.TICK_MARK_CLASS)[0];
    let yGridlines = (<any> gridlines)._element.select(".y-gridlines").selectAll("line")[0];
    assert.strictEqual(yAxisTickMarks.length, yGridlines.length, "There is an x gridline for each x tick");
    for (let j = 0; j < yAxisTickMarks.length; j++) {
      let yTickMarkRect = yAxisTickMarks[j].getBoundingClientRect();
      let yGridlineRect = yGridlines[j].getBoundingClientRect();
      assert.closeTo(yTickMarkRect.top, yGridlineRect.top, 1, "y tick and gridline align");
    }

    svg.remove();
  });
});

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In centuries past, the ocean was thought to be full of krakens, sea serpents, sea monsters and other fantastic creatures. They helped to bring the mysterious ocean into the more familiar realm of the 'known' by introducing human traits and an element of storytelling. One creature that shows up in such stories throughout history is the mermaid.
Mermaid mythology is quite varied, with mermaids taking on many different appearances, origins, and personalities. The first recorded half-fish, half-human creature is Oannes, a Babylonian god from the 4th century BCE who would leave the sea every day and return at night. Though the ancient Greek sirens, who lured sailors to their deaths in Homer's Odyssey, were originally described as having bird bodies, they are often portrayed as fish-tailed mermaids—so frequently that variations on the word "siren" means mermaid in many languages. Although these sirens had vicious personalities, as did the mermaids in J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan, some versions of mermaids can be kind, such as Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid, made famous by Disney's 1989 popular film iteration of the same story.
While mermaids hold much of our attention and affection, their real-life doubles are left struggling in the sea. Manatees are easily injured or killed due to their large size and generally slow pace, which makes them vulnerable to being hit by motorboats and caught in fishing nets. Another threat to manatees is blooms of poisonous algae, which can grow rapidly during warm summers, especially in areas with nutrient pollution from fertilizer runoff. Some types of algae produce a toxin that contaminates the manatees' wetland and estuary habitat and sticks to the seagrass they eat, making manatees sick or even killing them. Unusually cold water in the winter can also kill many manatees.
With all of these factors combined, manatees are suffering. Florida manatee deaths hit a record high in 2013, with 829 killed—about 17 percent of the known population, including 126 calves. Of these, 276 were killed by algae blooms, 115 from an unknown disease, and 72 from boat collisions. Because of such harrowing statistics, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has listed all three species of manatees as vulnerable to extinction, and a few manatee subspecies as endangered. One subspecies, the Antillean or Caribbean manatee (Trichehus manatus manatus), currently has a population of just 2,500 mature individuals and is expected to decline by more than 20 percent over the next two generations unless something can be done to reduce these threats. There is also trouble for dugongs, close relatives of the manatee that share many of the same threats. The IUCN lists the dugong as vulnerable, as it is extinct or declining in at least one-third of its range.
If we don't take actions like slowing boaters and reducing fertilizer runoff, we may lose these creatures, and a source of mermaid myth will vanish from the ocean.


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The Marley is a modern classic with the previous iteration landing a whole heap of awards and accolades. The new frame retains the same DNA but updates to the boost axle 'standard' and the same geometry revisions as its steel counterpart, the Piglet.
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Thomas Joseph Collins (6 April 1884 – 15 April 1945) was an Australian politician and businessman. He was a member of the Country Party and served in the House of Representatives from 1931 to 1943. He briefly served as Postmaster-General of Australia in 1941.

Early life
Collins was born at Yass, New South Wales to storekeeper John Collins and Mary, née Hartigan. In 1902, having attended the local Catholic school, he enlisted in the 5th Battalion, Australian Commonwealth Horse, to fight in the Boer War. However, by the time Collins's unit arrived, the war had finished.

Collins moved to Young in 1906, where in 1911 he began his own business, which prospered. On 17 February 1914 he married Ruby Violet Summerhayes. He built his firm Collins, Ellerman & Co., to one of the largest stock and property businesses in New South Wales.

Politics
Collins had always been interested in politics and had contested the federal seat of Newcastle in 1913, being a close associate of Charles Hardy, leader of the Riverina Movement. At the 1931 Australian federal election, he defeated Parker Moloney for the federal seat of Hume for the Country Party. He was never a significant parliamentarian, despite his entertaining manner, and was mainly a representative of rural issues.

Collins was embroiled in the United Australia Party-Country Party leadership conflict which ensued after the death of Prime Minister Joseph Lyons in 1939. The Country Party leader, Sir Earle Page, attempted to prevent Sir Robert Menzies from becoming Prime Minister by exploiting UAP divisions. Collins voiced support of Page on radio, but the following day Page attacked Menzies in parliament, causing Sir Arthur Fadden and Bernard Corser to resign from the Country Party. Collins too distanced himself from Page and, together with Oliver Badman, announced he would not attend party meetings headed by Page.

On 26 April Menzies formed a government, and Page resigned as leader of the Country Party. Collins, Fadden, Corser and Badman were not permitted to vote in the subsequent leadership ballot, in which Page supporter Archie Cameron became leader. Menzies, perhaps in gratitude, made Collins Minister Assisting the Prime Minister (dealing with external territories) and Minister Assisting the Minister for the Interior. In June 1941 he was appointed Postmaster-General, but only held the portfolio office until October that year, when the Curtin Labor Government assumed office. Collins lost his seat at the 1943 federal election.

Later life
Known for his charity, skill and support of many sports, Collins considered standing again for parliament, but died on 15 April 1945 of a sudden coronary sclerosis. He was survived by his wife and daughter, Mary Isabella Collins, who died on 22 October 1988.

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Q: MySQL change datadir, problem with mysqld.sock I tried to change the database directory, datadir, I did the following steps.
My machine: Laptop Ubuntu 11.10 64-bit
Install:
sudo apt-get install mysql-server mysql-client

All Ok, I can create databases, tables, all ok.
Change the datadir:
1) $ /etc/init.d/mysql stop
2) $ cp -R -p /var/lib/mysql /new_path
3) $ rm /new_path                      (this only remove files unnecessary)
4) $ gedit /etc/mysql/my.cnf

Change the "datadir = var/lib/mysql" to the new path.
5) $ gedit /etc/apparmor.d/usr.sbin.mysqld

Change the "/var/lib/mysql" to the new lines with "/new_path/mysql"
6) $ /etc/init.d/apparmor reload
7) $ /etc/init.d/mysql restart
8) $ service mysql status     (is Ok)

The error is the following.
ERROR 2002 (HY000): Can't connect to local MySQL server through socket '/var/run/mysqld/mysqld.sock' (111)

I tried to change the permissions in /new_path/mysql and didn't work.
I tried to copy only the databases (not all files in mysql dir) and it didn't work
I saw in other forum that I have to change the /etc/apparmor.d/usr.sbin.mysqld  the following
/var/run/mysqld/mysqld.pid w,
/var/run/mysqld/mysqld.sock w,

Replace "/var/run/mysqld/mysqld" by "/{,var/}run/mysqld/mysqld" but in my case it was with "/{,var/}run/mysqld/mysqld" by default.
Please I need help, I have 2 weeks with this problem.
Thanks.

A: you can do this:
cd /var/lib/
tar -cf - mysql | (cd /new_path ; tar -xvf -)

then (because it's always a good idea) make a back up.
 mv /var/lib/mysql /var/lib/mysql.old

then a symlink
 ln -s /new_path/mysql/ /var/lib

in that case you dont need to touch the /etc/mysql/my.cnf.

A: In order for this to work for me I needed to modify the mysql files in /etc/apparmor.d/usr.sbin.mysqld. The symbolic link was not good enough for some reason. Perhaps the link did not exist before apparmor was ran. So I did the following:
nano /etc/apparmor.d/usr.sbin.mysqld

and changed
  #/var/lib/mysql/ r,
  #/var/lib/mysql/** rwk,
  /mysql/mysql/ r,
  /mysql/mysql/** rwk,

where /mysql was my mount point for all of my mysql data repository (an SSD drive).
I got the clue from a post by walli in:
Re: MySQL ERROR 2002 (HY000): Can't connect to local
I was lucky to find the solution to this problem. It was an all-nighter for me to find the solution. I hope this helps you. It would be a good idea to post a note directly in the my.cnf file about this issue. I just dont know who to send it to.

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On July 7, 2015, Ryan had a brain hemorrhage during a procedure before he was to have brain surgery to remove a very large AVM in his right occipital lobe of his brain. On July 28, 2015, his neurosurgeon removed the AVM. Several days later we found out that they did not get all of the AVM out. The decision was to rehabilitate Ryan and remove at a later date. He was in a medically induced coma for six weeks and was then moved to TIRR Memorial Hermann Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital for two months. For the first year, Ryan had to learn how to walk, talk, eat, and use the restroom. We eventually learned he was having constant subclinical seizure activity, which was inhibiting him from progressing. He had another brain surgery to remove the remaining AVM in July of 2017. Unfortunately, he is still having subclinical seizure activity and we are currently working with his neurologist to find a way to help get rid of them. He continues to have therapy three days per week for three to five hours per day. He goes to school for a half-day on Fridays and has a homebound teacher that helps him with his school work that needs to be done. We have researched so many different therapies and have tried most of them that we have learned about. We have done speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, equine therapy, intensive therapy, aquatic therapy, and have used several supplements and homeopathic remedies. He is continually improving, slowly but surely. We don't know what the future holds for him, but we do know that God is in control and is with him and us every step of the way.
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This report from UK P&I club, explains why kidnapping for ransom has increased recently in the Gulf of Guinea, and assesses whether this increase will continue. It describes what happens during a kidnap, and provides some insight into the training available for shipping companies and crews.
The Gulf of Guinea is currently thought to be the most dangerous region for seafarers. According to a recent report by Oceans Beyond Piracy, the total number of kidnaps for ransom during 2016 in the Gulf of Guinea has already surpassed the total number of incidents recorded by the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) for 2015.
The IMB itself has recorded 10 incidents in the Gulf of Guinea in the first quarter of 2016, and the kidnap of 16 seafarers. Since April 2015, the Merchant Trade Information Sharing Centre for the Gulf of Guinea (MTISC-GoG) recorded 56 incidents in the area and the kidnap of 35 seafarers. The increase in kidnapping for ransom has not occurred out of the blue: in 2014, 16% of attacks in the area involved kidnap for ransom; in 2015 it was 28% of attacks.
The costs of protecting vessels in the region are well known. The attacks on vessels and the kidnapping of seafarers in this region, however, have a further impact on business. Owners and crewing agencies may find it increasingly hard to crew ships in these waters, especially with nationalities that have the appropriate experience, languages and skills set.
K&R in the Gulf of Guinea has a pattern of violence against seafarers not only in the theft of personal belongings but also in the act of kidnap. Most captors tend to be fuelled by drugs and almost trigger happy, so the risks are high. Pre deployment training for seafarers combined with accurate intelligence briefings go some way to preparing to operate in these waters. Supporting crew during deployment and debriefing crew on return helps to assist them dealing with operating in such waters. Failing to do so exposes companies to litigation through Duty of Care obligations by crew should something happen.


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Terry Horne takes on additional duties as regional president, and Ryan Kedzierski becomes president of the Statesman.
Statesman Journal promotions announced Terry Horne takes on additional duties as regional president, and Ryan Kedzierski becomes president of the Statesman. Check out this story on statesmanjournal.com: https://stjr.nl/1TvGitd
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Advertising Director Ryan Kedzierski has been promoted to president of Statesman Journal Media, the company has announced.
He will serve in a role that previously had the title of publisher. He also will continue to leads sales operations for the print and online editions of the Statesman Journal, the Silverton Appeal Tribune and the Stayton Mail.
"We want to continue to provide fantastic journalism, help local businesses continue to grow and put Salem on the map as the place to live in Oregon," Kedzierski said.
He replaces Terry Horne, who will take on additional responsibility as a regional president for Gannett, which is the parent company of the Statesman Journal.
The promotions were announced Friday, Feb. 19, as part of a strategic realignment designed to support local execution and drive sustainable growth within Gannett's Domestic Publishing markets. The Domestic Publishing operation will be divided into two groups — East and West. The Statesman Journal is part of the West Group.
Horne will relocate to Phoenix, Arizona, but continue to oversee operations in Salem, as well as Gannett properties in California, Texas, New Mexico, Utah and Nevada.
Kedzierski, 33, joined the Statesman Journal a little more than a year ago. He previously worked for multiple newspapers in Arizona, serving as publisher and sales leader of a group of six publications in the Tucson area and before that as the advertising director of a 100,000-circulation newspaper serving the eastern suburban communities of Phoenix.
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"I am very excited for Salem that Ryan has stepped into this role," Horne said. "He is without a doubt the most digitally savvy person leading a media organization in Oregon. He is a great family man, and he and his wife Gwen were quick to immerse themselves in Salem when they came here a little more than a year ago. I think he will contribute in many ways to making Salem a better place."
Kedzierski and his wife have eight children.
"The community, outdoors activities, and not to mention the great brew pubs and wineries, makes this community unique and a great place to call home," Kedzierski said.
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Larry Schlesinger
Updated Mar 19, 2014 – 1.10am, first published at Feb 20, 2014 – 2.57pm
The Astro Japan Property Group (AJA), which owns and managers a near $1 billion portfolio of retail, office and residential properties in Japan, has booked a underlying interim profit of $15.2 million for the six months to December 31.
This was up 0.7 per cent on the $15.1 million profit recorded for the corresponding period last year with property values stabilising and cap rates unchanged at 5.6 per cent.
It will pay shareholders an interim distribution of 10¢, in line with earlier guidance and up 33 per cent on the 7.5¢ paid in the prior period. A distribution of 20¢ per security is forecast for the full year.
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The underlying result was driven by savings in borrowing costs and asset management fees, off-set by a decline in net property income following asset sales and a weaker Yen over the period.
Eric Lucas, senior Advisor to AJA, flagged further asset sales, "especially of smaller non-strategic assets" along with pursuing acquisitions that "more effectively leveraged returns".
Underlying profit after tax per security was diluted by a 15 per cent rise in issued securities and fell 12.7 per cent to 22.6 cents.
The group sold two assets over the reporting period - an retail asset and a residential asset (for a combined $22.3 million and above book value) with net property income falling 21.4 per cent to $27.1 million.
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Academic journal article Marquette Intellectual Property Law Review
The Experimental Use Exception and Undergraduate Engineering Projects
By Welch, Henry L.
I. CAPSTONE SENIOR DESIGN PROJECTS
A. The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
B. Exemplary Capstone Senior Design Projects
1. Typical Characteristics of Capstone Senior Design
2. Typical Projects in the Computer and Software
Engineering Degree Programs at MSOE
3. Typical Projects in the Mechanical Engineering
Degree Program at MSOE
C. Comparing Graduate Research to Undergraduate
Capstone Senior Design Projects
1. Characteristics of Graduate Research
2. Characteristics of Undergraduate Capstone Senior
II. PATENT INFRINGEMENT AND THE EXPERIMENTAL USE
A. Origins and Development of the Experimental Use
B. Narrow Interpretation of the Experimental Use Exception
and the Federal Circuit
C. New Life: The Food and Drug Administration Safe
III. THE EXPERIMENTAL USE EXCEPTION AND CAPSTONE
A. Industry-Sponsored Projects
B. Design-Competition Projects
C. Student-Sponsored Projects
Following four long years of higher education, Joe Engineering Student is looking forward to graduation and reaping the benefits of his education. After countless hours spent reading textbooks, answering homework problems, studying for and taking exams, and working on laboratory projects, Joe is finally ready to take his proud stroll across the graduation stage. He is especially proud of the fine work he and his partners have done on their capstone senior design project over the past nine months. Joe is, in fact, so proud of his team's fine engineering work that he has included a brief description of the project on the resume he has been using during his search for employment, and his team has taken the time to chronicle their efforts using a web page. (1) It is only a matter of days before Joe and his partners will be giving their final presentations to the rest of their classmates and taking part in the annual senior design show. Joe has been looking forward to this day because not only will it represent the culmination of this hard-won education, but he will also have the opportunity to show off the project to his fiance and the rest of his family. On this day, like many others, he stops by his mailbox on the way to class. Within the mailbox he finds a letter from Brown & Smith. Joe cannot recall sending a copy of his resume to an engineering firm by that name, but he opens it immediately thinking it might include a job offer. His hopes are quickly dashed. Brown & Smith have sent Joe, and the rest of his project teammates, a cease and desist letter. According to Brown & Smith, Joe's project appears to infringe upon one or more of their client's patents. The letter further informs Joe that failure to immediately cease the infringing activity makes him liable for treble damages. What is Joe to do? If he heeds the letter, then he cannot present his project. If he does not present his project, then he cannot graduate. And there simply is not time to figure out how the project may be infringing upon the indicated patents, much less re-engineer the project so that it is no longer infringing. What can Joe do?
After panicking, Joe calms down and calls his aunt, an intellectual property attorney. His aunt explains to him the unlikelihood that he and his team will, in fact, be sued for this alleged infringing use. (2) While this may be of some comfort to Joe, it really does not help Joe answer the real question regarding his legal options should he and his team be found to be infringing. Assuming, arguendo, that Joe's project does infringe some of these patents, what substantive legal advice can be given to Joe?
In general, U.S. patent law provides a patent holder only with negative rights with respect to a patent. …
Publication: Marquette Intellectual Property Law Review
Publication date: Summer 2008
Welch, Henry L.
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Chicago, US: 10,000 march for immigrant rights
Last Saturday downtown Chicago was paralysed by tens of thousands of people marching for immigrants' rights. Joshua Hoyt examines this growing movement.
On Friday, March 10, 2006 Chicago's downtown was paralysed by an immigrant march estimated at more than 100,000 people. They carried hand-lettered signs saying: "We are America," "My Mexican immigrant son died in Iraq," "I'm a dishwasher—not a criminal," and "Don't deport my parents." The peaceful crowd stretched two and half miles, from Union Park on the West Side to their destination in Federal Plaza. No immigrant justice march like this has happened in Illinois history since some 80,000 immigrants marched down State Street demanding an 8-hour workday in 1886.
The Chicago march is part of a growing tsunami of immigrant protest across the nation. Last week 5,000 Mexicans gathered in Oregon; on Tuesday, March 6, some 30,000 Latinos from the Washington, D.C. area rallied on the U.S. Capitol steps.
The marches are tied to the U.S. Senate debate on immigration reform this month. The actions of the Senate are the last hope to win reasonable and workable reforms. There is no doubt that any bill reported out will include increased enforcement provisions. The question is whether they will also include measures that reunite divided immigrant families; create a guest worker program for the nation's future labor needs; and – most divisively – include an eventual path to earned citizenship for the estimated 11 million undocumented working and paying taxes in the U.S.
But the marchers are also protesting the harshly punitive enforcement provisions of Rep. James Sensenbrenner's (R-WI) HR 4437, an "enforcement only" approach to immigration reform that was hurriedly rammed through the House of Representatives just before Christmas. This law makes the 11 million undocumented dishwashers and nannies "aggravated criminal felons" and turns priests and nurses into criminals for "aiding and abetting" the undocumented.
The Chicago march is the work of both emerging Mexican immigrant leaders and also a crowning triumph for lifelong Mexican American activists. But the Illinoisan who is most responsible for kicking the sleeping giant, and who has the most to lose in the long term, was not present.
Illinois Congressman and Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert made a decision last fall to use "illegal immigration" as the Republican Party's next emotionally charged wedge issue. The political calculation is that the resentment and latent racism felt towards our new Mexican neighbors can be demagogued for political advantage this year, dividing the Democrats and keeping the House of Representatives in Republican hands. Other political opportunists across the nation, including perennial candidate Jim Oberweis in Illinois, have piled on. If "gay marriage" worked in 2004, then why not "illegals" in '06?
However, in what appears to be an entirely predictable example of the law of unintended consequences, the immigrant communities in general and the Mexican community in particular have declined to allow themselves to be passive punching bags.
There are few communities in the U.S. that work harder at lower pay and in worse conditions than the Mexican community. They do this by and large with few complaints and in exchange for the promise that their children might live better lives than they will. But it is also a community with deep pride that does not appreciate having its hard work being denigrated by being called criminals or terrorists. The signs on Friday said it all: "We are America."
The last big spasm of immigrant bashing was in California in the mid 1990's by Governor Pete Wilson and Proposition 187. Mexican immigrants responded by first marching, and then becoming citizens and voting Democratic in record numbers.
Hastert's short-sighted strategy has gored the Republican business community that understands our nation's labor needs and energized a national Roman Catholic immigrant justice campaign so muscular that last week Cardinal Roger Mahoney of Los Angeles threatened massive civil disobedience. But the anti-immigrant demagoguery has also launched an unprecedented national political mobilization by the Mexican and immigrant community. Oops!
A little noted fact from the '04 presidential election was that socially conservative immigrant Latinos were 40% more likely to vote for President Bush than U.S. born Latinos. Now President Bush's and Karl Rove's carefully crafted and successful Hispanic outreach strategy is so much shredded lettuce.
What does this mean in Illinois? There are 348,000 legal immigrants in Illinois currently eligible to become U.S. citizens. If a substantial percentage of these folks now take the steps to become U.S. citizens and the immigrant Latinos are cemented into the "Blue" column of voters, it changes the political balance of power in Illinois for the next generation. Regardless, any short-term political gain to be made from the "Kick the illegals" strategy will likely lead to disastrous long-term pain for the Republican Party.
And, as if the point needed further emphasis for Speaker Hastert (whose district is now 25% Latino), flyers distributed at Friday's march announced ten upcoming workshops to assist immigrants become citizens. Oh…and the motto of the march? "Hoy Marchamos! Manana Votamos!" ("We March Today. Tomorrow we Vote!")
- Joshua Hoyt is the Executive Director of the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, a statewide organization committed to the full participation of immigrant in civic life.
From Chicago Independant Media Centre http://chicago.indymedia.org/
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Mike was born and brought up in the USA by his loving parents. However, he has not disclosed any further information on his family or his siblings. He enrolled at Metropolitan State College in Denver where he majored in Aerospace Science. Later, he earned a Bachelor of Science in meteorology at Mississippi State University.
Mike is currently married to his lovely wife, Karen Harvey. Together, the couple is blessed with two sons whose identities are still unclear. Nonetheless, this information is currently under review and will be updated soon.
WTAE News' Mike receives an annual salary of $85,000-$95,000 from his career as a news journalist.
Harvey has an estimated net worth of $1 Million to $5 Million (Approx.) as of 2022, from his successful career as a journalist.
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On the other hand, Mike is the chairman of WTAE's Project Bundle-Up and helped establish the Mars Exploration Celebration. He is also a member of the American Meteorological Society and holds the Seal of Approval. In addition, he received the CBM designation from the American Meteorological Society.
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Consider The Source is On Tour!
Formed in 2004, Consider the Source features Gabriel Marin on fretless double-neck guitar, bassist John Ferrara, and drummer/percussionist Jeff Mann. Called "the guiding light for his generation of six-stringers", Marin channels the mystical fury of McLaughlin and Coltrane into wailing melodies, kaleidoscopic soundscapes and boneshaking riffs. With a background in classical musics both Eurpoean and Indian, and an instinct for avant-jazz and destructive metal, Marin's hypnotic fusion of styles is ever unpredictable. Ferrara's propulsive, percussive attack, equally suited to simple grooves and impossible chords, can ground the music or launch it into space. His madcap gumbo of slap bass, Indian rhythms, earthy minimalism and complex tapping constantly pushes into strange new worlds, whilst still dropping thick booty-clap beats. Underneath them lies Mann's rolling thunder; dense rhythmic architecture built from pure swagger and bounce. Half double-bass prog-metal, half crackle-pop Buddy Rich swing, with African and Balkan swirls, Mann's muscular, freewheeling polyrhythms are the engine fuel for Consider's multiversal mischief. Even when not improvising, Consider's music is always a conversation, a roiling stew of dynamic interplay. Each member of Consider the Source alternately leads and follows, spars and assists; in any single song, alliances are made and broken, bargains struck and divorces finalized.
Touring from coast to coast, as well as Europe and the Middle East, has not only earned the band thousands of fans, but has allowed them to perform with a wide variety of well-known artists, including Victor Wooten, Wayne Krantz, King Crimson Projekt, Kris Myers (Umphrey's McGee), Wyclef Jean, Andy Statman, Matt Darriau (Paradox Trio), Oteil Burbridge, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, Dumpstaphunk, Keller Williams, George Porter, Jr., Jeff Sipe, Panzerballet (Germany), Eatliz (Israel), Freak Kitchen (Sweden), Morglbl (France), and many others. They have performed at numerous festivals and events, including Burning Man, Gathering of the Vibes, the NYC Fretless Guitar Festival, Catskill Chill, Sun Seekers Ball (Canada), Aura Music & Arts Festival (Florida), Jazz Fest (New Orleans), Head For The Hills Festival & SXSW (Texas), Rootwire (Ohio), and the NYC Gypsy Festival. The band's latest release, "World War Trio (Parts 2 & 3)" (2016) is available at considerthesourcemusic.bandcamp.com.
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The Mabe Village Library is a location in Link's Awakening. Found on the west side of Mabe Village, it holds a number of books available to read. Most of the books explain basic game controls or offer advice. However, there are two books of importance to Link's quest. The first, which is found only in the DX remake, reveals the location of the Color Dungeon. The other one can only be read after obtaining the Magnifying Lens. This book reveals the secret of how to traverse the pathway to the final boss of the game.
1.4 How To Handle Your Shield Like A Pro!
"'You can select your favorite item for the A and B Buttons on the Sub-Screen. Using different items, you can fight without a sword! Try many different things to find what's right for you!'"
Located in the upper lefthand corner, Selecting The Item That's Right For You possesses a green cover identical to that of the Atlas of Koholint Island. It explains how to equip items.
"'You can see an island map by pressing the SELECT Button. The dark parts of the map are places you have not yet visited. Move the cursor and press the A Button to get more information about an area, or to replay the message you got there...' Ahhh! How convenient!"
The Auto Map and Memo Guide Book explains how to use Link's map. It is situated right next to Selecting The Item That's Right For You and has a red cover.
"'The Whirling Blade technique has been handed down from gener- ation to gener- ation by the family of the hero. To use it, hold down the Sword Button and build up your power. When you have enough, you can release the Button! Can you master this?'"
The Secrets Of The Whirling Blade hints at how to use the Spin Attack.
How To Handle Your Shield Like A Pro!
Main article: How To Handle Your Shield Like A Pro!
"'If you hold the Button down, you can defend your- self from enemy attacks, and you can fillip some enemies, too... Besides the standard shield there is also a mirrored variety which can defend against beams!'"
— How To Handle Your Shield Like A Pro!
Found in the upper right hand corner, this book instructs Link on how to use the Shield.
"'After you put a Bomb down, you can pick it up by pressing the Button again. You can then throw it by pushing the Button one more time. Did you know that?'"
This book details Bombs and how to use them.
"'There are some Warp Holes on Koholint Island. You can warp to and fro using these holes. If you jump into the Warp Hole at which you arrived, you will go to the next one in the sequence. You can only warp to a hole you have seen with your own eyes...'"
This book describes Warp Holes. There are four Warp Holes on Koholint Island: one in Ukuku Prairie, Tal Tal Heights, East of the Bay, and Tal Tal Mountain Range.
When this book is opened, it contains a complete map of Koholint Island. Link can use it to find the names and locations of areas he has not yet visited.
"Round and round, the passageways of the Egg... < < ^ > > ^ < ^ ?? ...Hmmmmmm, this book reeks of secrets..."
These arrows are the directions to successfully navigate the Wind Fish's Egg to meet with The Shadow Nightmares.
"New world of color under the 5 gravestones. 3^ 4> 5^ 2< 1v Try with all your might. Open a new path! Whoever is worthy receives the power of color. I wonder what the world of color is?"
Unlike the other books in the library, this one does not have a title. It is also found only in the DX version of the game, on top of the shelves at the back of the room. In order to get it down, Link must run into the shelves with the Pegasus Boots, which knocks down the book and allows him to read it. Similar to the Dark Secrets and Mysteries of Koholint book, it contains a series of arrows. However, these ones are always the same, and they describe the order and direction that Link should push the graves in the Cemetery to open the entrance to the Color Dungeon.
↑ "'Atlas Of Koholint Island' You can move the cursor and look up the name of a place... Do you want to look at this map? Look Don't" — N/A, Link's Awakening.
↑ "'Dark Secrets And Mysteries Of Koholint' Do you really want to read it? Yes! N-No Gasp! Wha-What's this! ... ... You can't read the tiny print without the aid of a magnifying glass..." — N/A, Link's Awakening.
↑ "Do you want to read this book? YES NO" — N/A, Link's Awakening DX.
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Q: Prior YTD Sales Data Trying to pull prior year to date sales data and having a real time of it.
Tried including a where statement: WHERE DATABASE1.INVDATE <= GETDATE()
but received error:

Arithmetic overflow error converting expression to data type datetime.

Current (summarized) query:
    SELECT CONVERT(DATE, CAST(DATABASE1.INVDATE AS VARCHAR(8)), 1) AS 'INVDATE',
    CONVERT (DOUBLE PRECISION,DATABASE2.EXTCOSTS) AS 'EXTENDED COST',
    DATABASE1.FISCYR,
    DATABASE1.FISCPER,
    CALENDAR.CalendarYear AS 'CAL YEAR',
    CALENDAR.CalendarPeriod AS 'CAL PERIOD',

    FROM DATABASE1
    INNER JOIN DATABASE2 ON DATABASE1.TRANSTYPE = DATABASE2.TRANSTYPE
    LEFT JOIN CALENDAR ON (DATABASE1.FISCYR = CALENDAR.FISCALYEAR) AND (DATABASE1.FISCPER = CALENDAR.FISCALPERIOD)

What I'm trying to do is pull all the sales data from last year up to today's date.

A: You are trying to compare a varchar to a date which is giving  you error.  Why not leave InvDate as a date type?

A: Judging by the query form, invdate is likely an int. Probably like 20190523.
You'll have to convert the result of getdate() into an int as well.
...
where datebase1.invdate <= convert(int,convert(varchar(8),getdate(),112))

Sql server's precedence rules wants to convert your 8 digit integer into a datetime, which fars exceeds the max value supported for a datetime which is only 2,958,463.
In my opinion, this is a terrible way to store dates. And if you don't care about the time component, you can use the data type of date, which only uses 3 bytes per instead of the 4 bytes per int


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package org.wso2.carbon.esb.mediator.test.classMediator;

import org.apache.axiom.om.OMElement;
import org.testng.annotations.AfterClass;
import org.testng.annotations.BeforeClass;
import org.testng.annotations.Test;
import org.wso2.carbon.automation.engine.annotations.ExecutionEnvironment;
import org.wso2.carbon.automation.engine.annotations.SetEnvironment;
import org.wso2.esb.integration.common.utils.common.ServerConfigurationManager;
import org.wso2.esb.integration.common.utils.ESBIntegrationTest;
import org.wso2.carbon.registry.properties.stub.PropertiesAdminServiceRegistryExceptionException;
import org.wso2.carbon.registry.resource.stub.ResourceAdminServiceExceptionException;

import javax.xml.namespace.QName;
import javax.xml.stream.XMLStreamException;
import java.io.File;
import java.io.IOException;

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

public class ClassMediationWithLoadOfPropertiesTestCase extends ESBIntegrationTest {

    private final String CLASS_JAR="org.wso2.carbon.test.mediator.simpleClassMediator.jar";
    private final String JAR_LOCATION= "/artifacts/ESB/jar";

    private ServerConfigurationManager serverConfigurationManager;

    @BeforeClass(alwaysRun = true)
    public void setEnvironment() throws Exception {

        super.init();
        serverConfigurationManager=new ServerConfigurationManager(context);
        serverConfigurationManager.copyToComponentLib
                (new File(getClass().getResource(JAR_LOCATION + File.separator + CLASS_JAR).toURI()));
        serverConfigurationManager.restartGracefully();

        super.init();
        loadESBConfigurationFromClasspath("/artifacts/ESB/mediatorconfig/class/class_mediation_with_twenty_properties.xml");
    }

    @SetEnvironment(executionEnvironments = {ExecutionEnvironment.STANDALONE})
    @Test(groups = {"wso2.esb","localOnly"}, description = "Class Mediator " +
                                  " -Class mediator which has a load of properties to be passed and mediation")
    public void testMediationWithLoadOfProperties()
            throws IOException, PropertiesAdminServiceRegistryExceptionException,
                   ResourceAdminServiceExceptionException, XMLStreamException,
                   InterruptedException {

        OMElement response = axis2Client.sendSimpleStockQuoteRequest(getMainSequenceURL(),null, "WSO2");

        String lastPrice=response.getFirstElement()
                .getFirstChildWithName(new QName("http://services.samples/xsd","last")).getText();
        assertNotNull(lastPrice, "Fault: response message 'last' price null");

        String symbol=response.getFirstElement()
                .getFirstChildWithName(new QName("http://services.samples/xsd","symbol")).getText();
        assertEquals(symbol, "WSO2", "Fault: value 'symbol' mismatched");

        //TODO Log Assertion
        /*
        INFO - SimpleClassMediator Starting Mediation -SimpleClassMediator
        INFO - SimpleClassMediator Initialized with User:[esb user]
        INFO - SimpleClassMediator E-MAIL:[user@wso2.org]
        INFO - SimpleClassMediator Massage Id:
        INFO - SimpleClassMediator Original price:
        INFO - SimpleClassMediator Discounted price:
        INFO - SimpleClassMediator Final price:
        INFO - SimpleClassMediator ----------Added properties----------
        *********log added details in synapse config************
        INFO - SimpleClassMediator -------------------------------------
        INFO - SimpleClassMediator Logged....
        refer https://wso2.org/jira/browse/TA-508
         */

    }

    @AfterClass(alwaysRun = true)
    public void destroy() throws Exception{
        super.cleanup();
        serverConfigurationManager.removeFromComponentLib(CLASS_JAR);
        serverConfigurationManager.restartGracefully();
        serverConfigurationManager=null;
    }
}


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Match Ratings: Borussia Dortmund 2-0 VFL Wolfsburg
BVB started off the new year with a badly-needed win.
By Sean Keyser, Gregory Horn, and Nick Kapatos Jan 4, 2021, 1:00pm PST
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Borussia Dortmund opened 2021 with a victory in a tough match against a solid Wolfsburg side. It was a pretty even affair, with both sides dominating for stretches of the game, but BVB were probably the better team over the full 90 minutes. Nice finishes from Manuel Akanji and Jadon Sancho gave Borussia all three points, putting them in 4th place, 8 points off top.
Here is how we rated the individual performances from the game:
Roman Bürki
Gregory: 7
Bürki made some great saves to keep his clean sheet.
Nick: 7
Raphael Guerreiro
Was vulnerable against Wolfsburg's press and was offered little support in those situations, putting BVB's backline under more pressure than necessary. Was not offensively incisive over the course of the match, and Wolfsburg attempted to take advantage of him on the counter.
Nick: 5.5
He didn't look like the player we've been used to seeing this season. Wolfsburg effectively marked him out of the game in the attack.
Saved a definite goal in the first half with a needed deflection. While less impressive than his backline partner on the day, Hummels came up big time and time again in situations to maintain BVB's clean sheet.
Had a great goal-line clearance in the first half. He came up big when it mattered the most throughout the match, including late in the second half when Wolfsburg were sending everyone forward looking for the equalizer.
Manuel Akanji
Gregory: 10
Akanji is man of the match for me. Other than scoring the winning goal, Akanji saved Dortmund countless times, on the defensive side of the ball, over the course of the match.
That big, beautiful Swiss man did it again. He was excellent in defense and of course had the set-piece goal that gave Dortmund the lead.
Photo by Alexandre Simoes/Borussia Dortmund via Getty Images
Thomas Meunier
Solid, but had a mostly uneventful outing.
Didn't really do much, which, in this case, is a good thing.
Delaney contributed little defensively over the course of the match. On the other side of the ball, he did even less. Would rather have had a more creative player like Dahoud or Brandt next to Witsel, especially to deal with Wolfsburg's vigorous press in the first half.
Axel Witsel
Was very secure on the ball. Unable to create clear opportunities for his teammates.
He played better than in his recent outing against Union Berlin. It's a step in the right direction for Witsel, who has played far below his standard this season.
Was a non-factor over the course of the match. It is more and more clear that Reyna should not be playing on the wing, and should instead be playing centrally. When on the wing, he tends to drift centrally anyway.
He was poor on Sunday. He's not a winger, so I don't understand why Terzic is playing him in that position. Hopefully when Hazard comes back he can play more centrally.
One of BVB's best performers on the evening. Made some very good runs and had a fantastic opportunity in the first half.
Top notch performance from Reus. He was very deserving of a goal on the day, but unfortunately didn't find the back of the net. Next time, Marco!
Looked frustrated and struggling with confidence at times, and mishit that sitter for a clear opportunity to put BVB ahead. It's awesome for Sancho to finally score this season, and hopefully he's able to maintain some momentum next weekend.
He finally broke through with his amazing run and score, but other than that he didn't look great. The missed sitter was shocking. Hopefully that goal will be the spark to regain his confidence moving forward.
Did very well to put himself in goal scoring positions multiple times. Unable to put those chances away, but it made enough of a difference that he was actually playing yesterday.
He may not have scored, but he put himself in scoring positions, and that's half of what you ask for as a coach. He also didn't re-injure himself, which is a nice bonus for a team that always seems to be injury-riddled.
Dan-Axel Zagadou
Steffen Tigges
Another strong showing for the former BVB II center forward. Had one chance on net, almost resulting in a goal immediately after he came on for Erling Haaland.
I'm really liking what I've seen from Tigges since he was brought up. He nearly scored on his first touch of the ball yesterday. Keep playing him, please, even after Moukoko comes back from injury.


Whether you can't go without your morning coffee, or you want to snuggle up on the couch with a hot chocolate on a Sunday evening, there's one tool that will make your life that little bit easier – the kettle. "I'll put the kettle on" is a phrase many of us love to hear and there's not much a good old cup of tea and a natter can't solve, but if your kettle is a not up to scratch you could end up with something that looks and tastes more like dirty dishwater.
But what makes a good kettle? Many would assume that a kettle simply boils water and that's that. However, in this day and age there's quite a bit of technology packed into these simple little gadgets. To help you decide, we've compiled a list of the best kettles 2018 has to offer.
If you live in a hard water area, your saving grace will be a kettle with an integrated filter for the freshest results. A filter will also help reduce limescale and make it easy to clean. If you're an early riser, then look for a kettle that is quiet to boil so you don't wake up the entire house, or if you tend to wander off and forget about your brew, choose a kettle that whistles when it boils. Further to this, some kettles have a 'keep warm' function so that you don't have to keep re-boiling if you forget.
The Breville VKJ797 Brita Filter Kettle is a great option for all homes, but is ultimately one of the best kettles for hard water. The filter will ensure you get only the freshest boiled water when making your morning tea or coffee, and the BRITA technology is also great for the prevention of limescale build up. You will have to replace the filter every now and then but this will this make the water taste better and prolong the life of your kettle. It's a stylish kettle with an illuminated water window that lights up blue when boiled and an auto switch off feature once the kettle is empty. It comes in a few different colours that would suit most contemporary kitchens. If you are looking for a new kettle because limescale has destroyed your current one, this is the ideal choice.
Do you ever boil the kettle, walk out of the room to do something else and return forty-five minutes later only to boil it again? They say a watched pot never boils, but you can rest assured that when you leave this kettle it will keep your water warm up to 30 minutes after boiling so you can have your brew when you're ready. This is one of the best kettles for boiling water at different temperatures. Unlike any other kettle, it has 4 temperature settings so that you can find the right one for you; perfect for making hot chocolates for the little ones that won't burn their tongues. It has a quiet boil but does whistle once it's done which is also handy if you're out of the room, and its filter means you'll get the freshest results when making your favourite hot drink.
This striking red kettle is one for the interior design lovers. Featuring chrome accents and a 360 degree swivel base, this kettle would fit perfectly in a modern kitchen. It's more than just a pretty face though. This De'Longhi Avvolta Kettle has a generous 1.7L capacity which is perfect for a tea break with friends. Although a little pricey, this kettle comes with a filter which will help prevent limescale and prolong its lifespan. For anyone looking to freshen up the kitchen with a new kettle and toaster set that looks the part and stands the test of time, the De'Longhi Avvolta range is a perfect choice.
The Dualit 72402 Cordless Jug Kettle has a range of features including large heatproof lid, finger guard, cordless swivel base and large water windows...ultimately, lots of handy additions which make it safe and easy to use for all the family. Depending on the colour you want this kettle varies in price so you might find that your choice of kitchen decor will have you digging a little deeper into your pockets for this kettle. It does not have an integrated filter, which makes it a better choice for those in soft water areas, but it is one of the more stylish, classic pieces on this list.
The Dualit Classic Kettle is a great investment that will provide you with many years of service. Although pricey, this kettle has a repairable element, which means years down the line when it stops working as well as it should, the heating mechanism can simply be replaced at a fraction of the cost of a new appliance. This is great if you want to invest in the matching kitchen appliances available, like the Dualit Classic Toaster, because you won't have to change your whole set if one item breaks. This kettle is cordless with a swivel base and also comes with a whisper boil feature, making it far quieter than other models. We think it's perfect for contemporary kitchens and anyone looking to invest in a good quality, quiet kettle.
This Kate Spade Stovetop Kettle is a winner for its cute design. It comes in a beautiful gift box and features the words "whistle while you work" on the spout, making this an ideal whimsical gift. Perhaps seen as a novelty item to some, we believe it would make an ideal housewarming gift or Christmas gift for someone who loves the retro look. Although this kettle may not be the most efficient option and it is missing pretty much all of the gadgetry of the other kettles on this list, it is the best kettle for gas stoves and perfect for those who like to do things the old fashioned way.
If you really fancy an iconic Smeg Fridge but you are not sure you wallet can taking that much of a bashing yet, why not start off with The Smeg KLF11 Kettle for a fraction of the price? This is the must have retro kitchen gadget that was designed with both aesthetics and functionality in mind. It has a beautiful stainless steel design that comes in a wide range of pastel colours, so there is one for every kitchen, and you can purchase matching products so you have a complete set. The 'SMEG' lettering has been known to wear off after some time, but in terms of function it won't let you down. For big families or those who like to play host, this kettle has a large 1.7L capacity which can make up to 6 cups in one boil. Although a little pricey, this kettle is easy to clean and maintain with its removable limescale filter which will make it last longer than standard kettles. If you like the look of the Dualit 72402 Cordless Jug Kettle for its classic appeal but want something that's better suited to hard water areas, this is the kettle you need.
The SAGE Compact Kettle is perfect for those who hate waiting for water to boil. As part of Heston Blumenthal's kitchen range, the Compact Kettle allows you to boil as little as one cup for quick and easy results that also saves energy. Heston has kept on trend with a modern stainless steel design that features a German Schott glass window which gives you a full view of the water boiling. This gadget is small but technical and is the ideal addition to any eco-warrior's kitchen countertop. If you struggle with worktop space in your kitchen, this is a great choice, and our best kettle for small servings.
For those who simply want the best kettle for boiling water frequently, then the Kenwood kMIX ZJX750 is a solid choice. It's comfortable to hold when full thanks to it's curved and wide handle and with a 1.7L capacity, it's perfect for big families or those that often have a house full. This kettle is reliable and will provide many years of service alongside a matching toaster should you wish to complete your kitchen's look. If your household boils waters for tea and coffee more than a couple of times a day, this is the perfect everyday kettle.
If you want the retro look with a modern boil, then this is the kettle for you. The KitchenAid Artisan Kettle has a beautiful design and can add efficiency to your country kitchen. We love this kettle for its variable heat settings that range from 50-100c. This allows you to tailor the temperature to different drinks such as herbal teas for the best taste. Its dual-walled construction also means you can keep water hotter for longer and it boils far more quietly than many other models on this list. The KitchenAid brand is a trusted one and this Artisan Kettle does not let the range down. If you often find yourself adding a splash of cold water to your hot drinks in order to get the ideal temperature for sipping, let this kettle take care of temperature for you.


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Q: How do I resize my textures in LibGDX?(Android) I'm starting to use LibGDX, and wanted to easily port my game to different screen size(in Android). I have a background texture, which I want to scale to the currently used resolution. The game works on 1920x1080, but when I use a lower resolution the texture is cut, how do I change it to the currently screen size?
I use
batch = new SpriteBatch();
bkTexture = new TextureRegion(new Texture(Gdx.files.internal("menu.png")),0 , 0, Gdx.graphics.getWidth(), Gdx.graphics.getHeight());

and
Gdx.gl.glClear(GL20.GL_COLOR_BUFFER_BIT);
stage.act(delta);
batch.begin();
batch.draw(bkTexture, 0, 0, Gdx.graphics.getWidth(), Gdx.graphics.getHeight());
batch.end();
stage.draw();

A: Add filter on your texture?
myTexture.setFilter(TextureFilter.Linear, TextureFilter.Linear);

A: Try this:
bkTexture = new TextureRegion(new Texture(Gdx.files.internal("menu.png")),0 , 0);
instead of
bkTexture = new TextureRegion(new Texture(Gdx.files.internal("menu.png")),0 , 0, Gdx.graphics.getWidth(), Gdx.graphics.getHeight());
Using the 2nd line you extract a texture region with the size Gdx.graphics.getWidth(), Gdx.graphics.getHeight() at position 0,0 of the menu.png texture.


double exposure image of financial graph and virtual human 3dillustration on business technology background represent algorithmic trading process.
It was once the norm that being a hedge fund quant required some seriously impressive academic credentials. Straight-A's at school, a degree from a top tier university, and perhaps even a PhD was needed to impress employers. And even then, you would still have to prove your worth via gruelling interviews and numeracy tests, before eventually the fund decides to either hire you for the coveted position or someone else.
But recently, a new and more inclusive type of funds has emerged that takes such stringent requirements out of the equation. Instead, if you have a passion for testing methodologies, writing algorithms, and your creations fall in line with the fund's trading strategies, you may be able to be amply compensated as a freelance strategy developer based in anywhere in the world.
Boston-based Quantopian is a crowd-sourced quantitative investment firm, which is now inspiring a global community of data enthusiasts to build, test and submit their own investment algorithms. It was first launched in 2011 and has since received the backing of Point72 Asset Management's legendary founder Steve Cohen, who made a seed investment in Quantopian in 2013, as well as noted Silicon Valley venture capital firm Andreesen Horowitz, which led a $25 million series C funding round in November 2016.
Indeed, a growing number of companies are now part of this 'DIY hedge fund' movement, including Cloud9Trader, Numerai and Quantiacs. And even traditional hedge funds Citadel and Two Sigma are now dabbling in this model by running their own competitions for designing algorithms.
In 2016, the company was promised $250 million from the venture capital unit of Cohen's Point72, with the funds intended to be allocated to Quantopian users who had created the most promising algorithms. By April 2017, the first $10 million of this total had been allocated. And just a few months later, Quantopian had launched its first fund for external investors, called '1337'.
The process is fairly straightforward.
Using Quantopian's platform, you write your trading algorithm and submit it.
Quantopian reviews submitted algorithms, selects the best ones and offers a licensing agreement to the respective authors.
Should your algorithm be selected and generate positive returns, you'll receive a cut of the profit from your algorithm's allocation. The fund's target is to pay you 10% of the net profit on your algorithm's allocation.
A hugely popular Python-based algorithmic backtester called Zipline which allows you to apply trading strategies to historical pricing data. It is a free and open source tool, meaning that dozens of members of the Quantopian community have been able to improve its capabilities.
While Quantopian itself won't examine your code, it will look at the output from your backtesting to ensure the strategy satisfies performance, risk and trading parameter thresholds.
What's more, if you're new to Quantopian, a handy set of tutorials have been provided to get you up to speed with the platform. And for more in-depth learning there's even a comprehensive collection of lectures and workshop events you can attend for more hands-on exercises using real financial data. There's even a thriving YouTube channel with a vast database of educational videos to support you.
Although Quantopian has achieved much success to date, it has not been entirely been plain sailing. Disappointing returns from the nascent 1337 fund saw CIO Jonathan Larkin make an exit from the company in November last year. Reports suggest that turning the output of Quantopian's network of programmers into viable trading strategies "has proven tricky".
There is also the intense competition that Quantopian faces from the rest of the industry. In terms of the quality of human capital, can the crowd-sourced investment firm match its more traditional peers, with their armies of PhD-level data scientists, quants and traders? Indeed, these people are often working collaboratively with oceans of procured data in order to maximize alpha. Whether Quantopian can match its peers' capabilities remains to be seen.
The hedge fund industry is going through some seismic changes at the moment, with quants playing an ever-increasing role in the success of the most profitable incumbents. Indeed, between 2009 and 2017, quant-focused funds have roughly doubled their assets to $918bn, according to data provider Hedge Fund Research. And that means quants are in greater demand than ever before.
Almost 200,000 people from over 190 countries are now part of the Quantopian community, testing more than 8 million strategies. But beyond the numbers it's the open model that Quantopian applies that could be a game changer for a once exclusive industry.
Of Quantopian's 15 quants who in 2016 won the opportunity to invest between $1 million and $3 million of Cohen's $250 million backing, not one worked in financial services. Rather, they were computer science students, data scientists at internet companies and mechanical engineers. And they hailed from all corners of the globe – India, Spain, Columbia and China, just to name a few. This has good implications on how decentralized the portfolio management industry could potentially be.
Make no mistake, with only a few spots up for grabs, having your algorithm selected by Quantopian remains a decidedly tough challenge. But the fact that you have the opportunity to prove your worth, no matter who and where you are at, means that anyone can potentially build a reputation (and a following) with an investing strategy, not just the privileged few.


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