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#include "ReadCondition.h"
#include "StatusUtils.h"
#include "ReportUtils.h"
#include "WaitSet.h"
#include "cpp_dcps_if.h"
#include "Constants.h"

DDS::OpenSplice::ReadCondition::ReadCondition(DDS::OpenSplice::ObjectKind kind) :
    DDS::OpenSplice::Condition(kind),
    sample_states(0),
    view_states(0),
    instance_states(0),
    uQuery(0)
{
}

DDS::OpenSplice::ReadCondition::ReadCondition() :
    DDS::OpenSplice::Condition(DDS::OpenSplice::READCONDITION),
    sample_states(0),
    view_states(0),
    instance_states(0),
    uQuery(0)
{
}

DDS::OpenSplice::ReadCondition::~ReadCondition()
{
    if (this->uQuery) {
        u_objectFree(u_object(this->uQuery));
    }
}

DDS::ReturnCode_t
DDS::OpenSplice::ReadCondition::init (
    DDS::OpenSplice::Entity *reader,
    DDS::SampleStateMask sample_states,
    DDS::ViewStateMask view_states,
    DDS::InstanceStateMask instance_states)
{
    return nlReq_init(reader, sample_states, view_states, instance_states);
}

DDS::ReturnCode_t
DDS::OpenSplice::ReadCondition::nlReq_init (
    DDS::OpenSplice::Entity *reader,
    DDS::SampleStateMask sample_states,
    DDS::ViewStateMask view_states,
    DDS::InstanceStateMask instance_states)
{
    DDS::ReturnCode_t result = DDS::RETCODE_OK;
    u_reader uReader = NULL;
    u_sampleMask mask = statesMask(sample_states, view_states, instance_states);
    const os_char *kind;

    this->reader = reader;
    this->sample_states = sample_states;
    this->view_states = view_states;
    this->instance_states = instance_states;

    result = DDS::OpenSplice::Condition::nlReq_init();
    if (result == DDS::RETCODE_OK) {
        setDomainId(reader->getDomainId());
        if (reader->rlReq_get_kind() == DATAREADERVIEW) {
            uReader = u_reader(dynamic_cast<DataReaderView*>(reader)->rlReq_get_user_entity ());
            kind = "DataReaderView";
        } else {
            assert (reader->rlReq_get_kind() == DATAREADER);
            uReader = u_reader(dynamic_cast<DataReader*>(reader)->rlReq_get_user_entity ());
            kind = "DataReader";
        }

        if (uReader) {
            if (this->uQuery == NULL) { // Query condition can initialize uQuery before ReadCondition::nlReq_init is called
                                        // from QueryCondition::nlReq_init. In that case, do not create a query here
                this->uQuery = u_queryNew(uReader, NULL, "1=1", NULL, 0, mask);
                if (this->uQuery == NULL) {
                    result = DDS::RETCODE_ERROR;
                    CPP_REPORT(result, "Could not create ReadCondition.");
                }
            }
        } else {
            result = DDS::RETCODE_BAD_PARAMETER;
            CPP_REPORT(result, "%s is not initialized.", kind);
        }
    }
    return result;

}

DDS::ReturnCode_t
DDS::OpenSplice::ReadCondition::wlReq_deinit()
{
    DDS::ReturnCode_t result;
    result = DDS::OpenSplice::Condition::wlReq_deinit();
    if (result == DDS::RETCODE_OK)
    {
        if (this->uQuery) {
            result = uResultToReturnCode(u_objectClose (u_object (this->uQuery)));
        }
        this->reader = NULL;
        this->sample_states = 0;
        this->view_states = 0;
        this->instance_states = 0;
    }
    return result;
}

DDS::ReturnCode_t
DDS::OpenSplice::ReadCondition::attachToWaitset (
    DDS::WaitSet *waitset
)
{
    DDS::ReturnCode_t result;

    result = this->write_lock ();
    if (result == DDS::RETCODE_OK) {
        if (!this->deinitializing) {
            if (!waitsets->containsElement(waitset)) {
                /* Don't _duplicate the waitset to avoid cyclic references messing up the garbage collection;
                 * it will detach itself when it is destructed. */
                result = waitset->wlReq_attachGeneralCondition(this, u_observable(uQuery));
                if (result == DDS::RETCODE_OK) {
                    DDS::Boolean insertOK;
                    insertOK = waitsets->insertElement(waitset);
                    if (!insertOK) {
                        result = DDS::RETCODE_OUT_OF_RESOURCES;
                        CPP_REPORT(result, "Could not attach to Waitset.");
                    }
                    assert(insertOK);
                }
            } else {
                result = DDS::RETCODE_OK;
            }
        } else {
            /* Do not allow a Condition that is already deinitializing to be attached to a WaitSet. */
            result = DDS::RETCODE_ALREADY_DELETED;
            CPP_REPORT(result, "This ReadCondition is being deleted.");
        }
        this->unlock ();
    }
    return result;
}

DDS::ReturnCode_t
DDS::OpenSplice::ReadCondition::wlReq_detachFromWaitset (
    DDS::WaitSet *waitset
)
{
    DDS::ReturnCode_t result = DDS::RETCODE_OK;

    if (waitsets->removeElement(waitset)) {
        result = waitset->wlReq_detachGeneralCondition(this, u_observable(uQuery));
    } else {
        /* Unable to take the given waitset is not a problem when de-initializing. */
        if (!this->deinitializing) {
            result = DDS::RETCODE_PRECONDITION_NOT_MET;
            CPP_REPORT(result, "This ReadCondition is being deleted.");
        }
    }
    return result;
}

DDS::ReturnCode_t
DDS::OpenSplice::ReadCondition::detachFromWaitset (
    DDS::WaitSet *waitset
)
{
    DDS::ReturnCode_t result;

    result = this->write_lock ();
    if (result == DDS::RETCODE_OK) {
        result = wlReq_detachFromWaitset(waitset);
        this->unlock ();
    }
    return result;
}

DDS::SampleStateMask
DDS::OpenSplice::ReadCondition::get_sample_state_mask (
) THROW_ORB_EXCEPTIONS
{
    DDS::ReturnCode_t result;
    DDS::SampleStateMask mask = 0U;

    CPP_REPORT_STACK();

    result = this->check();
    if (result == DDS::RETCODE_OK) {
        mask = this->sample_states;
    }

    CPP_REPORT_FLUSH(this, result != DDS::RETCODE_OK);

    return mask;
}

DDS::ViewStateMask
DDS::OpenSplice::ReadCondition::get_view_state_mask (
) THROW_ORB_EXCEPTIONS
{
    DDS::ReturnCode_t result;
    DDS::ViewStateMask mask = 0U;

    CPP_REPORT_STACK();

    result = this->check();
    if (result == DDS::RETCODE_OK) {
        mask = this->view_states;
    }

    CPP_REPORT_FLUSH(this, result != DDS::RETCODE_OK);

    return mask;
}

DDS::InstanceStateMask
DDS::OpenSplice::ReadCondition::get_instance_state_mask (
) THROW_ORB_EXCEPTIONS
{
    DDS::ReturnCode_t result;
    DDS::InstanceStateMask mask = 0U;

    CPP_REPORT_STACK();

    result = this->check();
    if (result == DDS::RETCODE_OK) {
        mask = this->instance_states;
    }

    CPP_REPORT_FLUSH(this, result != DDS::RETCODE_OK);

    return mask;
}

DDS::DataReader_ptr
DDS::OpenSplice::ReadCondition::get_datareader()
{
    DDS::DataReader_ptr reader = NULL;
    DDS::ReturnCode_t result;

    CPP_REPORT_STACK();

    result = this->check();
    if (result == DDS::RETCODE_OK) {
        assert (this->reader != NULL);
        if (this->reader->rlReq_get_kind() == DATAREADER) {
            reader = dynamic_cast<DataReader*>(this->reader);
            assert (reader != NULL);
        }
    }

    CPP_REPORT_FLUSH(this, result != DDS::RETCODE_OK);

    return DDS::DataReader::_duplicate(reader);
}

DDS::DataReaderView_ptr
DDS::OpenSplice::ReadCondition::get_datareaderview()
{
    DDS::DataReaderView_ptr reader = NULL;
    DDS::ReturnCode_t result;

    result = this->read_lock();
    if (result == DDS::RETCODE_OK) {
        assert (this->reader != NULL);
        if (this->reader->rlReq_get_kind() == DATAREADERVIEW) {
            reader = dynamic_cast<DataReaderView*>(this->reader);
        }
        this->unlock();
    } else {
        reader = NULL;
    }
    return DDS::DataReaderView::_duplicate(reader);
}

unsigned char
DDS::OpenSplice::ReadCondition::test_sample_states (
    c_object o,
    c_voidp args)
{
    OS_UNUSED_ARG(o);
    OS_UNUSED_ARG(args);
    return true; /* state evaluation is now in the kernel. */
}

DDS::Boolean
DDS::OpenSplice::ReadCondition::get_trigger_value()
{
    assert(uQuery);
    return u_queryTest(uQuery, DDS::OpenSplice::ReadCondition::test_sample_states, this);
}

u_query
DDS::OpenSplice::ReadCondition::get_user_query()
{
    DDS::ReturnCode_t result;
    u_query uQuery;

    result = this->check();
    if (result == DDS::RETCODE_OK) {
        assert (this->uQuery != NULL);
        uQuery = this->uQuery;
    } else {
        uQuery = NULL;
    }
    return uQuery;
}

DDS::ReturnCode_t
DDS::OpenSplice::ReadCondition::read (
    DDS::OpenSplice::Entity *source,
    void *data_seq,
    DDS::SampleInfoSeq &info_seq,
    const long max_samples,
    void*)
{
    DDS::ReturnCode_t result = DDS::RETCODE_BAD_PARAMETER;

    CPP_REPORT_STACK();

    if (source->rlReq_get_kind() == DATAREADER) {
        result = (dynamic_cast<FooDataReader_impl*>(source))->read(data_seq, info_seq, max_samples, this->get_sample_state_mask(), this->get_view_state_mask(), this->get_instance_state_mask());
    } else if (source->rlReq_get_kind() == DATAREADERVIEW) {
        result = (dynamic_cast<FooDataReaderView_impl*>(source))->read(data_seq, info_seq, max_samples, this->get_sample_state_mask(), this->get_view_state_mask(), this->get_instance_state_mask());
    } else {
        CPP_REPORT(result, "Invalid source Entity kind");
    }

    CPP_REPORT_FLUSH(this, (result != DDS::RETCODE_OK) && (result != DDS::RETCODE_NO_DATA));

    return result;
}

DDS::ReturnCode_t
DDS::OpenSplice::ReadCondition::take (
    DDS::OpenSplice::Entity *source,
    void *data_seq,
    DDS::SampleInfoSeq &info_seq,
    const long max_samples,
    void*)
{
    DDS::ReturnCode_t result = DDS::RETCODE_BAD_PARAMETER;

    CPP_REPORT_STACK();

    if (source->rlReq_get_kind() == DATAREADER) {
        result = (dynamic_cast<FooDataReader_impl*>(source))->take(data_seq, info_seq, max_samples, this->get_sample_state_mask(), this->get_view_state_mask(), this->get_instance_state_mask());
    } else if (source->rlReq_get_kind() == DATAREADERVIEW) {
        result = (dynamic_cast<FooDataReaderView_impl*>(source))->take(data_seq, info_seq, max_samples, this->get_sample_state_mask(), this->get_view_state_mask(), this->get_instance_state_mask());
    } else {
        CPP_REPORT(result, "Invalid source Entity kind");
    }

    CPP_REPORT_FLUSH(this, (result != DDS::RETCODE_OK) && (result != DDS::RETCODE_NO_DATA));

    return result;
}

DDS::ReturnCode_t
DDS::OpenSplice::ReadCondition::read_next_instance (
    DDS::OpenSplice::Entity *source,
    void *data_seq,
    DDS::SampleInfoSeq &info_seq,
    const long max_samples,
    DDS::InstanceHandle_t a_handle,
    void*)
{
    DDS::ReturnCode_t result = DDS::RETCODE_BAD_PARAMETER;

    CPP_REPORT_STACK();

    if (source->rlReq_get_kind() == DATAREADER) {
        result = (dynamic_cast<FooDataReader_impl*>(source))->read_next_instance_internal(data_seq, info_seq, max_samples, a_handle, this->get_sample_state_mask(), this->get_view_state_mask(), this->get_instance_state_mask());
    } else if (source->rlReq_get_kind() == DATAREADERVIEW) {
        result = (dynamic_cast<FooDataReaderView_impl*>(source))->read_next_instance_internal(data_seq, info_seq, max_samples, a_handle, this->get_sample_state_mask(), this->get_view_state_mask(), this->get_instance_state_mask());
    } else {
        CPP_REPORT(result, "Invalid source Entity kind");
    }

    CPP_REPORT_FLUSH(this, (result != DDS::RETCODE_OK) && (result != DDS::RETCODE_NO_DATA) && (result != DDS::RETCODE_HANDLE_EXPIRED));

    return result;
}

DDS::ReturnCode_t
DDS::OpenSplice::ReadCondition::take_next_instance (
    DDS::OpenSplice::Entity *source,
    void *data_seq,
    DDS::SampleInfoSeq &info_seq,
    const long max_samples,
    DDS::InstanceHandle_t a_handle,
    void*)
{
    DDS::ReturnCode_t result = DDS::RETCODE_BAD_PARAMETER;

    CPP_REPORT_STACK();

    if (source->rlReq_get_kind() == DATAREADER) {
        result = (dynamic_cast<FooDataReader_impl*>(source))->take_next_instance_internal(data_seq, info_seq, max_samples, a_handle, this->get_sample_state_mask(), this->get_view_state_mask(), this->get_instance_state_mask());
    } else if (source->rlReq_get_kind() == DATAREADERVIEW) {
        result = (dynamic_cast<FooDataReaderView_impl*>(source))->take_next_instance_internal(data_seq, info_seq, max_samples, a_handle, this->get_sample_state_mask(), this->get_view_state_mask(), this->get_instance_state_mask());
    } else {
        CPP_REPORT(result, "Invalid source Entity kind");
    }

    CPP_REPORT_FLUSH(this, (result != DDS::RETCODE_OK) && (result != DDS::RETCODE_NO_DATA) && (result != DDS::RETCODE_HANDLE_EXPIRED));

    return result;
}

DDS::ReturnCode_t
DDS::OpenSplice::ReadCondition::isAlive()
{
    return DDS::OpenSplice::Utils::observableExists(u_observable(this->uQuery));
}

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Scott County is a county located in the state of Kentucky. Based on the 2010 census, the population was 47,173. Scott County was established in 1792. The county seat is Georgetown. Scott county is named for Revolutionary War hero, General Charles Scott and served as Governor from 1808 to 1812.
Scott County is part of the Lexington-Fayette, KY Metropolitan Statistical Area.
General Charles Scott (1739-1813), Revolutionary War officer and Kentucky governor.
Scott County was explored as early as 1774. One of the early settlers was John McClelland of Pennsylvania. The area became subject to hostile Indian attacks, and was abandoned by 1777.
In 1783, Robert Johnson established the first permanent settlement at Johnson's Station. In 1786, Maryland Catholics established the second parish in Kentucky at St. Francis, Kentucky.
Scott County was established in 1792 from land given by Woodford County. This county was one of the first counties created after Statehood. The county seat is Georgetown.
The county is located in the Inner Bluegrass region of the state. The elevation in the county ranges from 690 to 1060 feet above sea level. In 2000 the county population was 33,061 in a land area of 284.72 square miles, an average of 116.1 people per square mile.
As reported by the Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 285 square miles (740 km2), of which 282 square miles (730 km2) is land and 3.7 square miles (9.6 km2) (1.3%) is water. The elevation in the county ranges from 690 to 1060 feet above sea level.
Scott county is located close to the center of Kentucky. The North Fork of Elkhorn Creek flows through Scott County.


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As the world famous Monaco Yacht Show drew to a close on Saturday 24th many of the world's most majestic yachts that had made the beautiful marina in Monaco their home for the weekend set sail for the four corners of the world. The hugely succesful event attracted participation from the world's most advanced and impressive yachts which came from far and wide to place anchor in the exclusive surroundings of the Principality for the duration of the Monaco Yacht Show September 21st – 24th.
As these yachts plotted a course for far-flung places such as the Carribean or South Pacific, the news they will carry will be all about one thing. Unquestionably, the star of the show for the Weekend was 'joyMe. The personal yacht of Zepter International's President and founder Mr. Philip Zepter. 'joyMe is a 50 meter yacht that pushes the boundaries of conventional yacht design and is the embodiment of a dream and a philosophy that permeates the company life of Zepter International and those of the over 80,000,000 satisfied users of Zepter products worldwide.
Designed in part by Mr. Zepter himeself, 'joyMe breaks the mould in terms of modern yacht design. Created with the ethos of the Zepter Company and their commitment to high design ideals and innovative technology, 'joyMe is different in every respect. The exterior form and its sumptuous lines are a bold statement of excitement and a joy in the beautiful. Accentuating its length rather than its height the craft seems in a permanent state of readiness. An energised state of action, even when it is at rest in the dock. The exuberant paint job together with its flowing curves do not shy away from the celebration of youth and positivity that it was designed to embrace.
'joyMe was the focal point of the event and attracted news crews and journalists from all over the world such as TF1 form France, Fashion TV, Gazette De Monaco, RTL, TV Prima, Czech Republic, Yachts Russia, Luxury Magazine Rich & Famous, Romania and broadcasters from Austria and the Balkan region and many other major players in the world's media, who traveled especially to report on this luxury vessel and what it represents not only to the yacht-building industry but to manufacturing, technology, design and lifestyle generally.
Friday night was 'the big one' as 'joyMe played host to the most glamorous and important guests many from Monaco's own social scene but also internationally renowned VIPs. The best in music entertainment was provided with world famous DJs, Anja J and music from Brazilian drummers and Fashion from Zepter Style, Svetlana Livadnaia and Catalin Botezatu.
Invitations for the event were in high demand and the event that every one wanted to attend among the attandees of note were, of course Mr. Zepter himself, Sir Michael Smurfit, Honorary Irish Consul to Monaco and leading European business figure, Dr. Michael Mc Namara MD, world famous medical doctor and pioneering expert in three-dimensional Total Body Scanning technology and Paul Mc Guinness, Manager of U2.
The night was not only a chance to rub shoulders with important guests, but also to experience life on board 'joyMe and to celebrate the Zepter way of life. This bold and beautiful feat of engineering is built with the sole purpose of bringing happiness and well-being to all who step aboard. As Zepter applies its advanced technology and design expertese to solutions for healthier, happier living, 'joyMe to is an example of the Zepter Design approach that design should be beautiful and useful and create a better life for the user.
'joyMe is more than a yacht, It is a celebration of a dream, a dream that has already touched the lives of millions all over the world and an affirmation that anything is possible. It is the first finished project of Philip Zepter Yachts Ltd. and marks a new era of luxury as there are many more in development. Zepter International continues its expansion into high end luxury fields with Zeptair, its luxury airplane company and now Philip Zepter Yachts Ltd., which floats the Zepter Philosophy on the high seas.
The creation of this nautical masterpiece has ignited Mr. Zepter's passion for the sea and his pursuit of a lifestyle set perfectly in equilibrium between relaxation, pleasure and business success. Indeed it is this philosophy that has spurred Mr. Zepter in his global success with Zepter International present in over 60 countries on 5 continents. Zepter International always pushes the boundaries in creating new and uncompromising solutions to offer a healthier and happier lifestyle for all its customers. This pleasure craft reflects the design ideals of Zepter International and how conceptual design can have a real and transformative effect on the user and aid in the realisation of a better life. The mission of Zepter International spells out this simple creed and how we can use success to be a force for good in society with the simple motto – Live Longer.
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Monaco Yacht Show 'joyMe
'joyMe's exuberant exterior sets it apart from other yachts.
Philip Zepter, President, Zepter Group and Sir Michael Smurfit, Honorary Irish Consul to Monaco and leading European business figure.
The Zepter party in full swing.
Tropical sounds from Brazilian drummers turn up the heat.
Welcome on board.
Philip Zepter, President and founder of Zepter International, joins the ranks of only five non-U.S.citizens who have been awarded the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor 2011 for his genuine philanthropic support and unique Mission of Health
New York, NY, MAY 16, 2011 - Mr. Phillip Zepter, President and founder of Zepter International and world renowned philanthropist, accepted the prestigious international Ellis Island Medal of Honor 2011 at a ceremony on Ellis Island in New York on May 7, 2011. Mr. Zepter was chosen from thousands of nominees for his personal and professional philanthropic contributions. Furthermore, Zepter International's Mission of Health was recognized for benefiting not only the health of millions of people worldwide but improving society as a whole.
The Ellis Island Medal of Honor is awarded to outstanding individuals who exemplify a life dedicated to community service, preserving and celebrating the history of their ancestry, building relationships between cultural groups, or sharing their personal or professional achievements for the greater good.
"The Ellis Island Medal of Honor celebrates the richness and diversity of American life and symbolizes its enduring spirit. The immigrants who formed the backbone of the nation passed Ellis Island in their quest for freedom of speech, religion and economic opportunity. The Ellis Island Medal of Honor pays homage not only to individuals, but to the pluralism and democracy that have enabled the ancestry groups to maintain their cultural diversity," said NECO Executive Director Rosemarie Taglione.
The United States Senate and House of Representatives have both officially passed resolutions recognizing the Ellis Island Medals of Honor, which ranks among this country's most prestigious awards. Each year, Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients are listed in the Congressional Record, honoring those who have made enduring contributions to the nation and to the world. 2011 marks the 25th anniversary of the award's history. As an international recipient, it is an additional honor for Mr. Zepter.
By receiving the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, Mr. Zepter joins the ranks of only five non-U.S. citizens who have been honored, including Tony Blair, along with former American Presidents Bill Clinton, George Bush, Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter, and Gerald Ford and famous philanthropic individuals such as Frank Sinatra, Muhammad Ali, Rosa Parks, Elie Wiesel, General Norman Schwarzkopf, Mickey Mantle, Gloria Estefan, Donald Trump, Lee Iacocca, and Barbara Walters.
"Philip Zepter's story is an uplifting one of hard work, self-belief and a willingness to take risks. From modest beginnings in 1986, his products are now made in Germany, Switzerland and Italy, and are available in more than 60 countries worldwide." The Monaco Times, 2009.
Mr. Zepter has built a multi-billion dollar business through more than 25 years of true dedication and hard work. Starting with a brilliant idea of providing high quality luxury products that enhance people's lifestyles and enable them to live longer, Zepter International enjoyed phenomenal growth over the years. Today Zepter International employs over 130,000 people worldwide, while a Zepter presentation starts at least every 10 seconds somewhere in the world and over 760,000,000 products have been sold to more than 80,000,000 satisfied users worldwide.
Mr. Zepter's family possesses a substantial background in both entrepreneurial and not-for-profit business ventures, and Mr. Zepter has stayed true to these values. "Social responsibility is something that is built into the DNA of Zepter Group. Celebrating its 25th Anniversary this year the company has always placed at the center of all its business goals the idea of making the world a better place," said Mr. Philip Zepter.
For many years Mr. Philip Zepter has generously supported the world's biggest sport events, such as the prestigious F1 world championships (2000 - 2010) including the famous Grand Prix of Monaco, FIBA official tournaments (2003 -2011) as well as Ice Hockey World Championships (2001 - 2011), always with the same ideal: Zepter – Live Longer.
He is also the Founder of the Zepter philosophy, a philosophy of healthy living and perfection aimed at maintaining the health of present and future generations and solving ecological problems.
"Until now, we haven't been aware of how many lives we saved and how many were prolonged. Even we were astonished to learn that those are in the millions. So that is why we have to triple our presence and our activities. Today, more than ever, the world needs Zepter's Mission of Health," said Mr. Phillip Zepter.
In 1994, Mr. Zepter and his wife started the Philip and Madlena Zepter Foundation, an organization committed to providing scholarships, supporting humanitarian work and benefiting thousands of people in desperate need. The Foundation funds are going go toward grants for young talent, sponsorship of scientific, technical projects and cultural achievements like the Madlenianum Opera House and Theatre, the first privately built opera house in Europe since the Second World War. The Foundation is also encourages and promotes cultural and artistic contributions through Artzept, which awards generous prizes and exhibition opportunities to young artists and designers. "It is one thing to believe in good and useful design. It's quite another thing to actually invest in it for the pure pleasure of seeing talent emerge and thrive," said Madlena Zepter.
It is testament to Philip Zepter's vision that the very social issues he has been addressing, namely nutrition and well-being through the promotion of a health lifestyle, have become even more relevant today.
Additional awards received by Mr. Zepter include the influential international Golden Mercury Award (awarded 5 times as the leader in Italian industrial progress); Cavaliere del Lavoro della Repubblica Italiana Award for outstanding services rendered to Italian Industry and the Community, the B.I.D. Gold Award for Quality, Leadership, Technology and Innovation and the Silver Medal of Honor of the Russian Academy of Science for contributions to medicine and the protection of public health.
Mr. Zepter's commitment helping those in need is evident through the amount of lives touched by his work with regular, significant donations to a whole host of international charities and foundations, some of which include the International Red Cross, UNICEF and Save the Children. In Madagascar there is a Zepter village consisting of Elementary and High schools, Health Clinic and over 100 houses. Even one planet outside our solar system has been named after him.
Receiving the Ellis Island Medal of Honor adds to this long list of accomplishments and reflects the true colors of his philanthropic endeavors.
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Philip Zepter,
President and founder of Zepter International,
joins the ranks of only five non-U.S.citizens
who have been awarded the prestigious
Ellis Island Medal of Honor 2011
for his genuine philanthropic support
and unique Mission of Health
A HIGHER IDEAL
WE ARE PROUD OF OUR PRODUCTS.
WE ARE PROUD OF THEIR SUPERIOR QUALITY, STRIKING DESIGN AND OUR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.
WE ENJOY OUR WORK.
WE RESPECT THOSE WHO WORK WITH US.
THERE IS ONE, MOST IMPORTANT PRINCIPLE BEHIND ALL OF OUR ACTIONS:
YOUR HEALTH AND BEAUTY.
Philip Zepter
Zepter: The Golden Age, the International Business Conference 2010
Zepter: The Golden Age, worked to unite its top managers from all over the world. It was a chance to showcase Zepter's newest technologically-advanced products and superior design. The products are of the highest quality and are developed in line with Zepter's Mission of Health and Beauty.
Zepter: The Golden Age, was an opportunity for Zepter people to come together to share ideas, knowledge, skills and experience. To highlight Zepter's position in the world of big business. While the rest of the world is slowing down, Zepter is expanding into new markets and growing its current markets. There is a world of opportunity for Zepter to grow. Zepter's Golden Age lies in the fact that it has an unlimited potential to hire people. Zepter gives people the chance to work for themselves with no financial investment, with great support, huge earning potential and a fulfilling international career with the possibility for travel and chances to compete in international competitions, awards and contests. For anyone who is looking for a job, a better job, a better salary, extra income, or a better quality of life, Zepter's door is always open. It offers them security and stability, empowers workers and empowers society. Zepter is recruiting on an ongoing basis, constantly looking for new staff, young people and especially educated people with a will to succeed. Zepter is offering today what no other companies are offering – a guaranteed flexible job in any corner of the world. Across the globe Zepter's excellent products change lives giving people more free time, and striving for a longer, healthier and happier life.
Zepter: the golden age in the land of the pharaohs
For six days Port Ghalib, Marsa Alam was the centre of the world as Zepter's top people from all over the world came to the Red Sea coast to live the Zepter dream. Guests were welcomed on their arrival on Tuesday the 2nd with a warm Zepter Welcome Gathering poolside at the Hotel Crowne Plaza Resort. Wednesday and Thursday were for working with the Zepter Speed Business Workshop. New developments and initiatives were presented and discussed with keynote speeches from important figures from many countries across all Zepter brands – Zepter Medical, Zepter Cosmetics & Luxury, Zepter Home Art and Zepter Home Care. The Business end of the Conference was finished off with the Zepter Only White Party – an elegant evening's entertainment with an allwhite dress code. The partnership between Zepter and Fashion TV was again on show as the search for FTV's top model came to the Zepter Only White Party with a catwalk of fabulous models competing for a place in the final. Entertaining during the party was darling of the fashion and House Music scene VIP Ania J and famous D.J. Tania La Croix. Friday the 5th of February saw the climax of the event with the Big Zepter Show at the International Convention Centre, Port Ghalib. This was an entertainment extravaganza which also encompassed presentations of new Zepter products: Zepter Masterpiece Electropolished Cookware, a revolutionary non-stick technology from Zepter, and the Ze-presso Café, the real coffee experience. Also unveiled was the Vacsy – vacuum pack system's new look for the new decade. For Zepter Cosmetics there was Swisso Logical Philip Extreme eau de toilette, and from Zepter Home Care: TURBOhandy 2in1 Vacuum Cleaning System. Guests were inspired at the Big Zepter Show by words from the founder and President of Zepter International, the incomparable Mr. Philip Zepter. Entertainment was provided by legendary Egyptian drummer Said El Artist and his Musicians of the Nile. A Brazilian flavour was added to proceedings with a group of Brazilian dancers and drummers setting the scene for the launch of Ze-presso Café. Founder and President of Fashion TV Mr. Michel Adam was present to receive appreciation of the friendship between Zepter International and fashion TV. Mr. Zepter showed his generosity and his appreciation to those Zepter Representatives and Managers who exceeded expectations during the year awarding over €1 million in cash and prizes including 5 Mercedes cars. The Saturday saw participants compete in the Zepter Olympic Games – a team building exercise with competitions in Beach Volleyball and Beach Football. First prize was taken by Russia with the Baltic team coming in second, third place went to the International team. That evening saw the gran finale at The Zepter Egyptian Gala Dinner. Guests were treated to entertainment from Rico and his band, one of Egypt's biggest stars, Naughan, famous for the art of belly dancing, the big star Jocelyn Brown as well as the Faze Action Disco Funk Band from London. Guests danced the night away and made the most of their last night on the Red Sea, returning home the next day with memories of the desert and sand in their hair...
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Prince Albert honours Philip Zepter by including his donation of historic powerboat in his private collection.
The boat on which Guido Cappellini achieved his 10th World Title is donated to the Prince of Monaco's private collection of antique cars by Mr. Philip Zepter.
An historic day for the Principality of Monaco, an historic day for Zepter International and of course, a proud moment for Guido Cappellini. On the 2rd of July 2010, Prince Albert II of Monaco included in the Collection de Voitures Anciennes de S.A.S. le Prince de Monaco (the royal collection of antique and legendary automobiles), the F1 Inshore powerboat catamaran, on which Guido Cappellini won an unprecedented 10th World Title.
Generously donated by Mr. Philip Zepter, President and founder of Zepter International and historic sponsor of Cappellini's endeavours, this is the first time a nautical vessel will feature in the museum and the inclusion of a boat in an otherwise exclusively automobile collection was a high honour indeed for all involved. The powerboat – DAC CM 2009, which made history last December when Cappellini won his tenth World Title will be on permanent display in the museum and will forever be a testament to Capellini's achievement and to the name of Zepter who's name is proudly displayed on the boat itself.
Zepter Prince Albert Cappellini
Artzept showroom
A new home for artzept in Milan
After travelling the world the Artzept exhibition will be on permanent display in the industrial heart of Zepter International. Artzept, Europe's premier design award now has a permanent residence in the birthplace of a global company that has inspired lives and achieved success in over 60 countries across five continents.
On the 10th of June 2010, the glittering reception hall of the Menfi Industria building (a Zepter company) became a reception hall fit for the most exquisite function. Pieces from Madlena's extensive private art collection adorned the walls as Zepter's friends and guests mingled elegantly anticipating the arrival of the two guests of honour – Mr. and Mrs. Zepter.
Once the hard work with the scissors was accomplished a fascinating speech was delivered by Mrs. Madlena Zepter which also quoted: "Human creativity is the highest form of investment. One thing is believing that design is good, and useful. Another is to actually invest in it for the pure pleasure of seeing talent emerge and thrive," said the world famous patron and lover of art.
Zepter Lifestyle Milano
Zepter opening brings out the glamour in Milan
In the very centre of Milan, in the shadow of the magnificent matriarch of the city's skyline, the Duomo, amongst statuesque buildings and rickety trams is the Triangolo d'Oro, the beating heart of Milan's fashion district. It is here that many of the most exclusive designers have their flagship premises and showrooms.
On a balmy summer night, June 9th, the excitement on these streets was palpable as the most exclusive shopping area in the world welcomed a new neighbour, Zepter Lifestyle Milano. Zepter
International shines like a jewel in the crown of the city's most luxurious streets, in via San Pietro all'Orto 10.
With over 500 Zepter Stores on the most exclusive streets of the world's most important cities Zepter can now count Milan amongst its most impressive portfolio of showrooms and high-end stores. A glittering opening event announced the arrival of Zepter Lifestyle Milano as some of the cities most glamorous turned out on the night to welcome the President, Mr. Philip Zepter and his wife Madlena to cut the ribbon on the stunning showroom.
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ARTZEPT 2019
– FUNCTIONAL OBJECTS WITH STYLE
The jury has selected the winners of the 16th International Design Award
Artzept 2019 – BATHROOM ACCESSORIES – FUNCTIONAL OBJECTS WITH STYLE.
We are happy to congratulate the creative minds that have submitted their work:
1st Prize of 10,000 € divided between
Aurelien Dupouy, France
Alexandr Tyan, Kazakhstan
2nd Prize of 4,000 € worth of Zepter products divided between
Astrid Francesconi with Marco Finardi,, Italy
Stefania Fonte, Italy
3rd Prize of 3,000 € worth of Zepter products divided between
Ana Mišović with Dunja Kovačević, Serbia
Lubos Patak, Slovakia
SPECIAL MENTIONS were awarded by the jury to:
Julia Antuk, Russia
Annamaria Bontempi, Italy
Ana Cvejić, Serbia
Zahari Gancheff, Bulgaria
Nikola Kovačević, Serbia
Roman Krutikov, Russia
Milica Maric, Serbia
Lada Peletskaya, Russia
Michelle Rossouw, South Africa
Alexander Rybnikov, Russia
Discover Artzept 2019 winners on:
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ZEPTER SPONSORSHIPS
The story of Zepter International is a story of strength, greatness, passion and belief
For many years Zepter International has been the main sponsor of hundreds of global sport events, such as F1 world championships (Monaco, Canada and Brazil), F1 Powerboat world championships, FIBA world and European basketball championships, Ice Hockey world championships (official sponsor and national team sponsor) and Euro Handball. We also support various other sports: from Zepter Herculis IAAF Golden League athletic meeting in Monte Carlo, to major tennis tournaments in Monte Carlo, Mallorca, Stuttgart, and Hanover, and always with the same ideal: STRIVING FOR A LONGER, HEALTHIER AND HAPPIER LIFE.
Zepter Racing Team and Main Sponsor
1997-1998 Arrows Team
1999 Jordan Team
2001 Grand Prix, Brazil - Main Sponsor
Grand Prix, Canada - Main Sponsor
2000-2001-2002-2003-2004-2005-2006-2007-2008-2009-2010-2011
Grand Prix, Monaco - Main Sponsor
F1 POWERBOAT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
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F3000 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
1998-1999 Fortec
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2000 Benetton Durango Team
F3000 BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIP
2000 Benetton Junior Team
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1999 Lewis Team
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1998 Tampere
ATHLETES STARS MEETING
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ICE HOCKEY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
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2003 Finland
2004 Czech Republic
2005 Austria
2006 Latvia
Qualifying Games:
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2004 Russia, Ukraine, Latvia, Kazakhstan and Canada
2005 Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Canada and Belarus
2006 Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Canada, Italy and Belarus
2007 Belarus, Ukraine, Canada and Italy
2008 Canada, Belarus, France and Italy
2009 Canada, Belarus, France and USA
2010 Canada, Belarus, Italy, Kazakhstan
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1998 Women-Berlin
2002 Men-Indianapolis, USA
2002 Women-People's Republic of China
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2001 European Championship for Men-Turkey
2002 Euroleague Women-France
2002 Saporta Cup-France
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SPONSORSHIP Main Sponsor 2001-2002
Official Sponsor 2003-2011
- World Championship: 2010 Turkey, Czech Republic
- World Competition for Young Women:
2003 Croatia; 2005; 2006-2009 Brazil;
2009 Thailand; 2010; 2011 Chile
- World Competition for Junior Men:
2003 Malaysia 2005; 2006 Japan;
2007 New Zealand, Mexico; 2010; 2011 Latvia
- 2003 European Championship for Men,
Sweden; 2005; 2008 Greece; 2009 Poland; 2011 Lithuania
- European Championship for Women:
2003 Greece; 2005; 2008 Spain; 2009 Latvia; 2011 Poland
- Pan-American Olympic (Qualifying
Tournament) for Women and Men: 2003; 2005; 2009; 2011
- African Championship for Men:
2003 Egypt; 2005 South Africa; 2009 Libya
- African Championship for Women: 2003
Mozambique; 2005 Morocco; 2009
- 2004 Olympic Games Competition,
Athens FIBA Club; 2010 Republic of Singapore
- FIBA Diamond Ball, 6 top teams from
every continent: 2004 Belgrade
- 2008 China
- 2011 Japan
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MASTERS TENNIS
2001 Stuttgart
ATP TOUR MERCEDES SUPER 9 TENNIS TOURNAMENT
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1999-2000 Monte Carlo
ZEPTER POLE VAULT STARS
12 years Title Sponsor
EURO HANDBALL
2004 Slovenia
2009-2010 European World Cup Qualifiers
The 17th edition
of the International Design Award
open to young talents
from all over the world.
This year's competition theme is ART WALL INSTALLATIONS.
ART WALL INSTALLATIONS, for the conceptual solution of a wall decoration on the rendered outdoor facade of a facility, measuring 629 cm in height by 697 cm in width, as a part of the Zepter Foundation museum complex. The contestants are expected to propose a technically feasible visual solution applicable in a wide range of modern, durable and weather-proof materials. The entry must be an original, unique creation whose lines, surfaces, volume and proportions will reflect the designer's vision. We trust your creative spirit and vision to breathe a new life into the museum building. An Expert Jury appointed by Zepter International will select the most successful works on this topic.
The entries ought to be submitted no later than October 31th 2020 in electronic format only and to the following e-mail addresses: gordana.biba.markovic@gmail.com and pressoffice@zepteritaly.com via https://wetransfer.com Works sent after the specified date shall not be considered for the competition.
Philanthropist Madlena Zepter established this award in 2004 and since then, Artzept has grown from strength to strength and is regarded today as one of the most acclaimed design awards in the world. Every year, Mrs. Zepter defines a competition theme and a jury made of very reputable artists and critics judges the work of the participants.This year the winners will be picked by an expert Jury made of some of the most renowned luminaries from the arts: art historian and critic Gordana Biba Markovic, and industrial designer Prof. Kosta Krsmanovic, president of the jury Carla Tolomeo, Andras Rez, Pino Spagnolo and Mario Arlati.
The contest is open to young, emerging talent from all over the world and aims at stimulating creativity and igniting new ideas as well as supporting exceptionally talented designers. The ethos of the award is also in line with Zepter's mission, which looks to enhance people's quality of life around the world through the quality of the goods it sells. This year the winning artwork will receive a 10,000 € prize, second prize will be 4,000 € worth of Zepter products and third prize 3,000 € worth of Zepter products.
For further information and enrolment please visit www.artzept.com
ARTZEPT 2019 WINNERS The jury has selected the winners of the 16th International
Design Award Artzept 2019 – BATHROOM ACCESSORIES – FUNCTIONAL OBJECTS WITH STYLE.
1st Prize of 10,000 €
divided between
Aurelien Dupouy
Alexandr Tyan
2nd Prize of 4,000 € worth of Zepter products
Astrid Francesconi
with Marco Finardi
Stefania Fonte
3rd Prize of 3,000 € worth of Zepter products
Ana Mišović
with Dunja Kovačević
Lubos Patak
Julia Antukh,
Annamaria Bontempi,
Ana Cvejić,
Zahari Gancheff,
Nikola Kovačević,
Roman Krutikov,
Milica Marić,
Lada Peletskaya,
Michelle Rossouw,
Alexander Rybnikov,
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Ozzy Osbourne has sent an update for his worried fans, three days after undergoing extensive surgery to realign pins put in his neck and back.
"I am now home from the hospital recuperating comfortably," the Prince of Darkness wrote in a statement shared through his social media. "I am definitely feeling the love and support from all my fans and send everyone a big thank you for their thoughts, prayers and well wishes during my recovery."
Sharon Osbourne, Ozzy's wife, released a statement on Tuesday, stating that the operation went well and that her husband was on his way to recovery.
"Your love means the world to him," she said.
The procedure Monday was at least the third spinal operation Ozzy has gone through since injuring his neck in a trip-and-fall in 2019. Ozzy recalls being in such agony after the injury that he was certain he was going to die.
He's hoping that this newest treatment will allow him to return to the stage after years of being unable to "walk properly."
The operation and Ozzy's forthcoming recuperation, according to Sharon, will "define the remainder of his life."
Before he can begin recovery, Ozzy will allegedly require round-the-clock nursing care for many weeks. He hasn't given a complete performance since 2018, despite the fact that he's released two new studio albums after his accident in 2019.
The 13th solo album from the Black Sabbath cofounder and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is set to be released in September.
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A twin-engined aircraft with its transponder switched off flew over seven European countries. Accompanied by fighter jets, it landed in Bulgaria: police found no one on board.
Lithuanian news broadcaster LRT on June 10, 2022, the unidentified plane appeared to be a Piper PA-23–250-Aztec twin-engined light aircraft, which was previously registered as LY-LOO. Its manufacturer's serial number is 27-2250. The aircraft was misidentified as a Beechcraft in earlier reports published by Romanian and Hungarian media.
For a whole day, the aircraft flew over the skies of Eastern Europe, but it did not communicate with any control tower or interfaced with their radars. The ghost plane that took off from Lithuania on June 8 with two Russian-speaking individuals on board, remains an unsolved mystery. It crossed seven NATO countries and landed in Bulgaria, escorted – but not shot down – by Hungarian and Romanian military fighters and never responded to any signals. There were no passengers on board once it landed in Sofia. When the Bulgarian police checked the aircraft, the engine still hot.
The Piper twin-engined phantom plane
The phantom aircraft was a twin-engined, six-seater Piper PA-23–250-Aztec. The small aircraft had belonged to the director of Nida Airfield, Bronius Zaromskis, who claims to have sold it very quickly to an unidentified Russian-speaking customer during the last week in Panevezys, northern Lithuania.
Zaromskis told local media that the three men who arrived to inspect the plane before purchase were not Lithuania nationals.
"I cannot guess which country they were from. They might be Ukrainians, maybe Romanians or Bulgarians. I was speaking to one of them in the Russian language. But I don't know the names of any of these men, I was not interested," the plane's former owner was cited as saying by LRT.
He added: "I've been trying to sell that plane for years, I had nowhere to store it, so I'm glad somebody bought it. I don't remember the name of the company which bought it."
The Nida airfield is not far from the Russian base of Kaliningrad (an enclave of Russian territory in the middle of Europe), he told the press. The payment was made through a convenient company, making the real buyers untraceable.
The pirate plane's flight route took it over 7 European states
After the purchase, there are few traces available in this story. It is certain that the plane took off from Lithuania on June 8, with two Russian-speaking passengers on board.
Speaking to Lithuanian media, Oro Navigacija, a local state-owned company that provides air traffic, communication, navigation, and surveillance services in the region, said it does not have any data related to the flight, although it reportedly took-off from Lithuania on June 8, 2022.
However, it is thought that the plane did not take-off from any of the three main civil Lithuanian airports – Vilnius (VNO), Kaunas (KUN), or Palanga (PLQ). Instead, it could have left the country via any one of the country's minor airfields.
The first unauthorised landing and chase in Hungary
Flying low and with all signalling systems off, the Piper escaped control systems, flew over Poland and reappeared on radar in Slovakia and Hungary. According to Hungarian press, the aircraft entered Hungarian airspace from Slovakia and in the afternoon landed at Hajdúszoboszló Airport without permission.
The pilot then threatened an airport worker who called the police. When the police arrived and approached the plane, the pilot "gave it full throttle and took off" at around 17:30 hrs., violating all flight rules, according to a report by Rtl.hu.
According to the Romanian Ministry of National Defence, the plane had no confirmed flight plan and did not respond to any attempts to establish radio communication, and ignored all visual signals. However, it "did not show hostile or dangerous behaviour".
Then, a pair of Hungarian Air Force Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets chased it: attempts to get in touch with the crew were in vain, the plane did not respond. From the base of Feteşti, US fighter jets also take flight, then Romanian ones.
The military planes escort the mysterious flight, but the phantom aircraft's transponder remains off and there will be no way to get in touch with its two passengers on board.
Saab JAS-39 Gripen
Bulgarian media reported that at around 17.49 CET the plane entered Romanian airspace in the vicinity of Oradea. As per a cross-border agreement between Romania and Hungary, the Hungarian jets continued to accompany the mystery plane. Several minutes later, it was intercepted by two patrolling US Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from 86th Feteşti Air Base.
At around 18:36 CET, the surveillance was taken over by two Romanian Air Force F-16s. While being followed, the aircraft entered Serbian airspace for two minutes in an area between Drobeta-Turnu Severin and Korbovo.
The plane is then seen again over Serbia and then at 19:09 hrs in Bulgaria. No Bulgarian Air Force fighter jets were scrambled and no alarm was raised.
"At no time the plane was a threat to the civilian or military infrastructure of Bulgaria. It was flying at a low altitude, difficult to catch by fighters, but we monitored it at all times. We located where it landed and are working to establish the circumstances," Bulgarian Minister of Defense Dragomir Zakov told Bulgarian media on June 9, 2022.
In Targovishte, Bulgaria, the plane lands on an unused runway at Buhovți Airport, a small airport. But when the police arrive it's too late. The engine is still hot, but no one is on board: the two pilots had disappeared. The plane was reportedly found covered with a tarpaulin with no signs of any crew or passengers.
The Prosecutor's Office of Bulgaria has opened an investigation to locate the pilot of the plane.
Provocation or test against NATO?
The secret services from all over Europe are working to understand what happened and the identity of the two pilots. Security experts say that it is very strange that military aircraft did not act against the aircraft, which was able to fly through the skies of 7 seemingly undisturbed European countries, right now that the alert is high due to the war. The mystery remains about the reasons for the flight: some have already speculated that it was a Russian test to assess security measures, responsiveness and the "penetrability" of the skies over NATO member countries.
Parts of European airspace have become more challenging recently. Besides the usual summer ramp-up of operations, airlines also have to keep a watchful eye on events in Ukraine. Possible GPS interference or spoofing can affect operations. There are many more risks, that EASA, Europe's aviation safety watchdog, has analysed thoroughly in previous months.
The plane's hypothetical track. (Image: Google Earth)
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The most annoying web browser in history, Internet Explorer, has today seen its last day of support from Microsoft.
Way back in 1994, Bill Gates had said that he foresaw little commercial potential for the Internet for the following 10 years. I had been bitten myself by the bug while studying and working in the USA earlier in 1991, a time of dial-up modems, AOL reigning supreme as an email box provider, and when Netscape was still a sexy web browser to use (still have its installation floppies buried someplace).
But, oops, how wrong was Gates when he blurted that out at Comdex.
He and Microsoft realised how wrong that stance was eventually, but they weren't the first to launch a web browser for fledgling web surfers.
The National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign created the first widely used graphical web browser, Mosaic. It was developed by Marc Andreessen and Eric Bina, although despite being the most well-known, it wasn't the first graphical web browser. ViolaWWW, a Unix browser, was the first Windows graphical web browser, whereas Cello was the first Windows graphical web browser.
Mosaic, on the other hand, was the first browser to allow users to see graphics within website pages. That was a game-changer, to say the least. Previously, pictures could only be shown as independent files in browsers. The first and earliest browser battle was a foregone conclusion: Mosaic was victorious.
When then in 1995, Gates believed that Microsoft needed to provide something to all of the people who were clamouring for a web browser. Gates began stating things like, "The Internet is the most important single development to come along since the IBM PC was introduced in 1981," and compared it to a tidal wave in May 1995.
Whether it was a tidal wave or not, Microsoft was still unprepared. Spyglass, a commercial version of the popular Mosaic web browser, was chosen as a rapid repair. Internet Explorer (IE) 1 was released in August 1995 as part of Microsoft Plus for Windows 95, a Windows software add-on bundle.
The first version of Internet Explorer was a failure. It also strained relations with Spyglass, which had been promised a cut of Microsoft's IE earnings. However, Microsoft began bundling Internet Explorer with Windows, resulting in a loss of revenue. In 1997, Microsoft reached a $8 million settlement with Spyglass.
This Spyglass/Mosaic codebase would remain in Internet Explorer until the release of IE7. "Distributed via a licence arrangement with Spyglass, Inc." was written in the "About" pane of Internet Explorer 1 through 6. Microsoft is said to have innovated with Internet Explorer. It didn't work out.
Simultaneously, Andreessen took the Mosaic code and converted it into Netscape, the first widely used web browser. Netscape will "convert Windows to a set of badly debugged device drivers," Andreessen promised.
The threat was taken seriously by Microsoft. In a June 1995 meeting, Microsoft offered that the two firms split the browser industry, with Internet Explorer becoming the exclusive Windows browser, according to Netscape CEO James Barksdale. Microsoft would smash Netscape if it did not cooperate.
During the US Department of Justice's antitrust lawsuit against Microsoft in 2001, Barksdale claimed, "I had never been in a meeting in my 33-year business history where a rival had so openly implied that we should either cease competing with it or the competition would destroy us."
Despite this, Netscape continued to be at the forefront of the technological revolution. The big breakthrough came with Netscape Communicator. JavaScript, for example, is likely the most widely used programming language in the world, and it was created by Netscape. But, to be fair, Microsoft had their moments as well. In 1996, for example, Internet Explorer 3.0 was the first browser to support Cascading Style Sheets (CSS).
But the true reason we're saying goodbye to IE now, long after Netscape has vanished, is because Microsoft used their unlawful PC/Windows monopoly to prevent Netscape from being installed on PCs. Microsoft coerced PC manufacturers into installing the new operating system and browser on all of their machines. There was no significant OS rivalry in the mid-'90s, so the objective wasn't so much to kill out other PC operating system makers. The idea was to completely demolish Netscape.
The courts were in agreement. The US Department of Justice won its lawsuit against Microsoft because the company's PC monopoly prevented Netscape from competing with Internet Explorer. Unfortunately, instead of splitting Microsoft up into independent firms or open-sourcing its code, the government handed it a smack on the wrist. And, as Microsoft had threatened back in 1995, Netscape perished.
As a result, many of you grew up with Internet Explorer as your default browser. You had no idea what could have been the alternatives.
After the introduction of IE6 with Windows XP in 2001, Microsoft ceased developing with the browser. What was the point? There was no way for users to leave. They didn't have any other options. By the mid-2000s, Internet Explorer had a market share of more than 90%.
However, in 2005, Firefox, which was based on Netscape's outdated coding, became a viable alternative. The ultimate death of IE came in 2008, when Google chose to create Chrome, a contemporary, fast, and efficient web browser (yippee!!).
Microsoft never managed to catch up. Today, Microsoft's contemporary browser, Edge, is built on the open-source Chromium code base. Except for Firefox, all of the current main Windows web browsers are based on Chromium. Edge has a feature called IE mode that uses the Chromium engine for current websites and the Trident MSHTML engine from Internet Explorer 11 for legacy sites.
And IE? Simply abandoned and let to rot. Despite this, many continue to use Internet Explorer today, … mehh, Lord help them! The Digital Analytics Program (DAP) of the US federal government reports an average of 300,000 Internet Explorer site visits to government websites in the last seven days.
Despite support for Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 stopping on June 15th, Microsoft isn't completely abandoning the browser. In fact, with extended security updates, the IE11 desktop client on Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 (and even Windows 10 Enterprise, version 20H2) will continue to plough on.
Furthermore, Microsoft Edge's IE mode will be supported until at least 2029. And yes, those dreadful IE-only websites and apps will continue to function for several more years still. So don't go about removing Internet Explorer yourselves. When Edge comes across an old legacy webpage, it will still use that feature. For the time being, Microsoft has said that IE desktop apps would be gradually shifted to Microsoft Edge.
When will IE be laid to rest for good? We have no idea. Microsoft has been tight-lipped about the situation. Someday, though, you'll get a Windows Update that completely removes Internet Explorer.
Many, like myself, will earnestly await that day!
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Livestock emissions are a major source of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas; New Zealand has more livestock than people.
In a first, New Zealand will tax burps by cattle and sheep in order to tackle one of its biggest sources of greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new draft plan brought out by the government and farm representatives, Reuters reported June 8, 2022.
New Zealand is home to just 5 million people, but around 10 million cattle and 26 million sheep.
Farmers whose farms produce gas will be taxed from 2025. But those farmers who reduce emissions through feed additives, will get incentives. They can also use on-farm forestry to offset emissions.
The proposal would potentially be the biggest regulatory disruption to farming since the removal of agricultural subsidies in the 1980s, said Susan Kilsby, agricultural economist at ANZ Bank.
The proposal includes incentives for farmers who reduce emissions through feed additives, while on-farm forestry can be used to offset emissions. Revenue from the scheme will be invested in research, development and advisory services for
farmers, according to the Reuters report.
A final decision on this is expected by December this year.
New Zealand has more cattle and sheep than people — 10 million and 26 million respectively, against 5 million. It is a large agricultural exporter, with nearly half of its emissions, mainly methane, coming from agriculture. Although nearly half its total greenhouse gas emissions come from farming, mainly in the form of methane.
The country had not taxed its emissions from agriculture till now. The latest plan, if implemented, will make New Zealand the first country in this respect.
Under the draft plan, drawn up by government and farming representatives, farmers will have to pay for their gas emissions from 2025.
"There is no question that we need to cut the amount of methane we are putting into the atmosphere, and an effective emissions pricing system for agriculture will play a key part in how we achieve that," Climate Change Minister James Shaw said.
Methane, or CH4 is one of the primary greenhouse gases, along with carbon dioxide or CO2. More than 85% of New Zealand's total methane emissions come from two agricultural sources: animal stomachs and animal manure, with the former accounting for 97% of that total.
In cows, most (95%) of the methane is exhaled, while 5% is emitted via flatulence. Methane is a potent accelerant of global heating so cutting it helps slow down warming. Methane in the atmosphere reached record levels in 2019, according to a report by the BBC.
"Over a 100-year period, it (methane) is 28-34 times as warming as CO2. Over a 20-year period, it is around 84 times as powerful per unit of mass as carbon dioxide," the BBC report noted.
So cutting it is a powerful way to slow warming in the short term.
Most methane emissions now come from agriculture such as cattle and rice production as well as rubbish dumps, it added.
Human-caused methane emissions must be cut by 45 per cent to avoid the worst effects of climate change, Global Methane Assessment: Benefits and Costs of Mitigating Methane Emissions a report released by the Climate and Clean Air Coalition and the United Nations Environment Programme May 6, 2021, had said.
Such a cut would prevent a rise in global warming by up to 0.3 degrees Celsius by 2045, the report added. It would also prevent 260,000 premature deaths, 775,000 asthma-related hospital visits annually, as well as 25 million tonnes of crop losses.
"Our recommendations enable sustainable food and fibre production for future generations while playing a fair part in meeting our country's climate commitments," said Michael Ahie, chair of the primary sector partnership, He Waka Eke Noa.
Agricultural emissions have previously been exempted from the country's emissions trading scheme, drawing criticism of the government's efforts to slow global heating.
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In a blow to Apple, the EU settles on a single mobile charging port.
IPhone 12 phones are seen at the new Apple Store on Broadway
in downtown Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 24, 2021.
(Photo: REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson)
Apple has tilll 2024 to make changes
Company claims that the shift will stifle innovation.
Apple's sales could be boosted by the sale of newer phones.
In a world first, EU governments and parliament agreed on Tuesday to a single charging port for mobile phones, tablets, and cameras, requiring Apple to modify the connector on iPhones sold in Europe by 2024.
After corporations failed to achieve a single solution, the European Commission intervened, claiming that it would make life easier for customers and save them money.
For more than a decade, Brussels has pushed for a single mobile charging connector, sparked by concerns from iPhone and Android users about having to switch between multiple chargers for their smartphones.
iPhones use Lightning cables to charge, while Android smartphones use USB-C connectors.
The corporation had previously warned that the measure would stifle innovation and result in a pile of technological garbage, but did not immediately react to a request for comment.
Despite this, its stock was up 0.9 percent in New York morning session.
According to analysts, the switch might be a sales driver for Apple in 2024, pushing more Europeans to buy the latest products rather than those without USB-C.
"We are pleased that laptops, e-readers, earbuds, keyboards, computer mouse, and portable navigation devices are covered," said Dr Alex Agius Saliba, a Maltese MEP who led the debate in the European Parliament.
According to CFRA Research analyst Angelo Zino, it may entice buyers to upgrade to a new phone sooner. "Pre-existing customers can continue to utilise the Lightning cable," he said, "but there may be fewer purchases of older devices on third-party marketplaces."
Bloomberg reported last month that Apple is working on an iPhone with a USB-C charging port that could be released next year. When Apple announces new iPhones, older models are frequently discounted, resulting in millions of buyers opting for the less expensive models.
According to Jitesh Ubrani, research manager at research firm IDC, if the EU forbids the sale of older models, it risks offending many consumers and forcing them to pay more. According to a 2019 Commission survey, half of the chargers sold with mobile phones in 2018 had a USB micro-B connector, 29 percent had a USB-C connector, and 21 percent had a Lightning connector.
In a statement, the European Parliament stated, "By fall 2024, USB Type-C will become the common charging port for all mobile phones, tablets, and cameras in the EU." Consumers would save roughly 250 million euros ($267 million) as a result of the agreement, according to EU industry director Thierry Breton. "It will also allow new technologies to arise and mature, such as wireless charging, without allowing innovation to become a cause of market fragmentation and consumer discomfort," he said.
Laptops will be required to comply with the law within 40 months after its implementation. Wireless charging solutions will be harmonised by the EU executive in the future. Analysts believe that because the agreement encompasses e-readers, earbuds, and other technologies, it will have an influence on Samsung, Huawei, and other gadget makers.
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The desertification of Malta amidst rising air temperatures
Since 1952, the air temperature in Malta has risen by 1.54°C.
Malta is an archipelago with numerous gorgeous landscapes, architectural marvels, and enticing beaches, making it a popular tourist destination.
However, there is a danger on the horizon. Malta is experiencing a water shortage dilemma as a result of a lack of groundwater and rising global temperatures.
Parts of the islands are becoming desert, unable to maintain the same level of food production and endangering Maltese daily life.
A switch from semi-aridity to hyper-aridity will see far less naturally occurring freshwater, impacting vegetation, agriculture and domestic needs.
(Photo: Desiree Attard/Shutterstock.com)
In addition, air temperatures in Malta have been continuously rising since 1952, with the mean maximum air temperature expected to rise by 1.54°C by 2020, according to a climate report published by the National Statistics Office (NSO), titled "The State of the Climate 2022", to mark World Environment Day. According to the report, data analysis indicates that the environment is growing progressively warmer, drier, and more prone to weather extremes.
The mean lowest air temperature climbed by 1.37°C between 1952 and 2020, while the mean highest maximum air temperature grew by 1.20°C. The mean lowest minimum air temperature climbed by 1.67°C throughout the same time period.
Temperature rises can vary dramatically over short periods of time due to predictable, cyclical phenomena as well as difficult-to-predict wind and precipitation patterns.
The global temperature, on the other hand, is mostly determined by the amount of energy the planet gets from the Sun and how much it radiates back into space. According to studies, the quantity of energy emitted by the Sun varies little year to year, however the amount of energy emitted by Earth is directly linked to the chemical composition of the atmosphere, notably the amount of heat-trapping greenhouse gases.
A one-degree shift in global temperature is important since it takes a lot of heat to warm all of the seas, atmosphere, and land masses by that much.
In fact, according to the NSO climate report, the average water temperature in Malta climbed by 1.89°C between 1978 and 2020, with the maximum mean sea temperature increasing by 2.20°C. According to the NSO report, total rainfall in Malta declined by 71.27mm between 1952 and 2020. Furthermore, the average 24-hour rainfall (rainfall intensity) declined by 1.90mm.
The overall number of days with thunderstorms rose by 8.65 days, while the mean atmospheric pressure increased by 0.34hPa. The average duration of bright sunlight per day in Malta grew by 0.08 hours between 1961 and 2020, but the average relative humidity fell by 4.72 percentage points. During the same time period, the average wind speed fell by 0.82 knots, with the north-west wind direction dominating for 57.22% of all months.
https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/desertification-of-malta-david-marinelli.740079
https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/life-in-2100-when-malta-has-become-a-desert.893521
https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/life-will-be-tough-in-malta-unless-we-make-changes-climate-action.892435
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Former BON JOVI Bassist Alec John Such Dies At 70
Former BON JOVI bassist and original founding member, Alec John Such, has died at the age of 70. It's unclear how Such passed away, but the band shared the news via its social media channels.
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Pink Floyd Is Officially on TikTok
Pink Floyd Needs No Education About TikTok as They Join Platform
The group is "Learning to Fly" on the video app
(from Billboard & Rolling Stone)
Is their label forcing Pink Floyd to go viral on TikTok, too? On Monday, the iconic band joined the video platform by sharing generic-ish videos with some of their most iconic songs. But hey, now they're on the app.
The band used a hypnotic spinning pyramid set to "Breathe (In the Air)" on the social platform to commemorate the pending 50-year anniversary of their seminal album The Dark Side of the Moon, which turns half-a-century old next spring.
Posted just hours later, Pink Floyd's second video is more straightforward in heralding their arrival on the popular social media platform. Text appears on the screen reading "PINK FLOYD NOW ON TIKTOK" over "Another Brick in the Wall" from 1979's The Wall. "We don't need no education/ We don't need no false control/ No dark sarcasm in the classroom/ Teacher, leave…" the late Syd Barrett intones before the clip abruptly cuts off.
After just one day on the app, the veteran English psych rockers have have amassed more than 7,500 followers and shared two different videos. By Tuesday morning, the group had garnered more than 14,000 followers.
Their arrival on the platform comes as their record The Dark Side of the Moon turns 50. Their first post featured a simple rotating pyramid with the word "Breathe" and "Don't be afraid to care" appearing above it. (What intern did this?)
"1 of the most successful & influential rock groups," their bio read.
In April, surviving members David Gilmour and Nick Mason joined Ukranian singer Andriy Khlyvnyuk to release "Hey Hey Rise Up," a track dedicated to the people of Ukraine, with funds donated to the Ukraine Humanitarian Relief Fund.
"The following that we have as Pink Floyd — the size of the platform. When I spoke to Nick, and he said he was willing to do it as Pink Floyd, it seemed like a no-brainer," Gilmour told Rolling Stone about their return in the wake of the Ukraine-Russia war. "We want to spread this message of peace, and we want to raise the morale of the people who are defending their homeland there in Ukraine. So why not?"
During the interview, Gilmour added that he's "hoping to get an album finished at some point" but described the Ukraine-focused track as a "one-off" for the group.
In April, Pink Floyd released "Hey Hey Rise Up," their first single in almost 30 years — with surviving members David Gilmour and Nick Mason (sans Roger Waters) recruiting Ukrainian vocalist Andriy Khlyvnyuk for the charity track. Proceeds from the song are being donated to the Ukraine Humanitarian Relief Fund.
In protest to Russia's invasion of its neighbor, the band has also scrubbed all of their music released after 1987 — as well as the entirety of Gilmour's solo catalog — from DSPs in both Russia and Belarus.
Last month, Billboard did a deep dive around the ongoing auction of Pink Floyd's recorded masters and other rights to analyze its potential valuation and why potential buyers are eager to get their hands on the catalog.
(Photo: Koh Hasebe/Shinko Music/GI)
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Some published ENG work
Not usually one to blow my own trumpet, but here's some news bulletin pieces produced with own local on site filming or interviews,… Putting them out here for sake of record, in case they get lost,…
Foreign students studying the English-language in Malta stranded on the Island in quarantine
Arraignment in Court of self-confessed journalist's murderer.
FRANCE23 VINCENT MUSCAT – Malte quinze ans de prison pour lun des accusés du meurtre de Daphne Caruana Galizia from Media Producer Malta on Vimeo.
Malta general elections, 26/03/2022
Service for AFP-Tv News
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Sep 2, 2016 By Aaditi P, Writer Intern
Unless you have been living in a cave, you would have surely heard of Pokémon Go this summer!
The game, released this summer in the U.S by Nintendo, has become an overnight sensation among children and adults. It uses a GPS system to help you find and capture Pokémon.
The game combines the surroundings of the real world, with the animations of the digital world to create a game where players can spot Pokémon through a camera when outside, visit 'Pokéstops' to collect Pokémon and even join a team to fight battles with other players.
The game's rating has improved, as people seem to have feelings that range from nostalgia to a thrilling surge of excitement. Many experts say that Pokémon Go encourages people to go outside, exercise, and interact socially. However, the game has many downsides - some people are so hooked on playing it, that they don't watch where they're going!
How to Play Pokémon Go
Pokémon Go, a game of 'augmented reality', is a fairly simple game to learn. The player manipulates his/her device, which uses a GPS system, to track down different kinds of Pokémon.
The Pokémon characters are most commonly found at places called 'Pokéstops'. Pokéstops are spread out throughout the player's premises and can be usually found in famous landmarks. Once the player reaches a Pokéstop, they can look through their device's camera to spot Pokémon, and with a quick swipe of their finger, they can capture it within a Pokéball.
Going to more Pokéstops and capturing more Pokémon will help the player level up. When a player reaches Level 5, they will be asked to join a Gym Team. There are 3 teams - Valor (red), Mystic (blue), and Instinct (yellow), that will be available to choose from. Once the player joins the team, he/she can battle against players from other teams to level up, and earn coins. A player's goal is to get to the highest level, win the most battles, and collect all the Pokémon in the game, which very few people have done.
Recently Nintendo/Niantic announced that it will be releasing a buddy system where users can pick their favorite character and take it for a walk. In return, they will be rewarded with candy. These enhancements may be a way to keep interest going in the game which appears to be losing some of its initial hype.
Pokémon Go is a self-rewarding game - it gives people an incentive to exercise while giving them a fun and positive way to reward themselves. The game is relaxing and doesn't produce social anxiety when compared to other apps. Many people who use Facebook and Twitter are generally more pressured to post something that everybody will like.
The downside of Pokémon Go is that many people tend to get carried away with the game, and care less about where they are going. Two players found themselves in a precarious situation when they fell off a cliff in San Diego, California while playing the game. Even if someone is outside, exercising and playing Pokémon Go, they are still on their phones, which some researchers say puts them into a 'blended reality state'. This state causes them to look at things in the real world that aren't really there.
Have you played Pokémon Go? What do you think of the game?
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Residents enjoy "shopping" at the food pantry.
The Kinneret Council on Aging, a nonprofit agency that provides ongoing programs and services to residents of Kinneret Apartments, has announced additional activities and engagement as it continues to meet the changing needs of its residents.
KCOA continues to fund the popular twice-monthly food pantry, which provides a bountiful grocery bag to residents at no cost. Groceries include rice or pasta, a protein, canned goods as well as frozen meats and fresh produce. This program offers an array of healthy foods to residents, many who enjoy cooking their own meals. Currently over 120 residents are participating in this program.
Recent events for residents included an outing to the Rosen JCC to enjoy the World's Fair event which featured entertainment and Chicago-style gourmet treats; a Friday night Shabbat Dinner with local Hillel students and a trip to the Jewish Pavilion Music Festival. Our Be Happy, Be Healthy onsite program continues and offers opportunities for engagement through exercise, crafts, laughs and more.
The Nov. 2 Health Fair was a huge success with 35 exhibitors and over 160 Kinneret residents and seniors from the neighboring community in attendance. Participants were offered flu shots, blood pressure checks, information on wellness topics including personal hygiene, dental, mental health counseling and more. All the above activities were provided at no charge to participants.
Community support following the hurricane came from the First United Methodist Church of Orlando, United Against Poverty, Boy Scout Troop 24 and Boone High School. Meals and food bags were delivered to Kinneret residents. "The outpouring of support and supplies was overwhelming," explained Sharon Weil, Director of Programming and Development, Kinneret Council on Aging.
Residents have also enjoyed dinner parties, celebrated Sukkot with UCF Hillel students and were provided a brisket and turkey lunch prepared by a fellow resident along with a musical accompaniment.
"The enhanced activities better meet the health and well-being of our residents who continue to enjoy an active, independent lifestyle and offer additional opportunities for engagement," explained Sharon Weil. "It is exciting and rewarding to see so many of our residents participating in the new activities," she continued.
Kinneret Apartments is a low-income independent living senior facility located in downtown Orlando. For information on the facility or to find out how you can donate to KCOA, please go to http://www.kinneretapartments.com or contact Sharon Weil at 407.425.4537 ext. 211.
Residents benefit from the Health Fair held at Kinneret.