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Analysis On New Nintendo Switch Trailer, "Play Anytime, Anywhere, With Anyone"
By Ben Bayliss On Feb 2, 2017 0
Nintendo have launched another trailer for their Nintendo Switch console, showing off features, how the console aims to bring people together, and how it acts as a portable console as well as a home one.
The -nearly five minute-long- video features some footage we already seen from the Switch unveiling, as the platform ascended from memorable moniker NX, there's also a whole bunch more cheesy 'human' and software footage too.
We're introduced to the life of some chap who I'm going to name Marvin. Marvin is playing his copy of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, but he realises he's late for… something. With a quick tug on the Switch dock the console slides out and he heads off on his journey while still playing Zelda. Classy. He impresses some woman on the bus. Cheeky. When he gets to the aeroplane, he kicks back and connects the Joy-Con's up to become a controller. Savvy.
Ketchup bottle sim….
We then move onto another person – I'm going to call her Kathy. She's playing ARMS, the title that was announced during the Nintendo Switch Presentation last month. Kathy is sporting the blue and red Joy-Cons that are sold separately. Kathy heads out to meet her friends and tells them all to give ARMS a go; we catch the game on split screen. Cut to a couple, who also happen to be hammering the split screen mode – I'm calling them Jen, and Ryan; they seem to be using ARMS as a way to release emotions rather than shout at each other about Ryan putting the milk away in the wrong place.
Cue…Jacob! Who jumps into existence with Mario Kart Deluxe 8 while using the console as handheld, he's got the thing laced tight to his arm. I suspect Jacob is a clumsy one, especially if he needs a strap on while on the bed. He seems to ignore his significant other who appears to be twirling around. Get yo' head out of the game Jacob, tell her she looks good.
We then meet worker trouble maker, Keith, lobbing some paper at Samuel in an effort to catch his attention and get him to scoop over to catch a quick game of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Naughty boys. At least we get to see more vertical split screen support going on here.
The shootout of his life.
A group of friends are also introduced playing Mario Kart Deluxe 8 on a four player split screen while the Switch is docked. Other than that, not much happens there except a sore loser and the other three having a giggle. But, the next group of friends we see are out in public with all their Switch consoles, all connected up. There are eight of these friends connected up showing off the Switch's multiplayer mode.
Splatoon 2 comes in with yet another bloke late for something. I'll call him Adam. Adam shows off his Splatoon 2 skills with his seven other friends who also have their own Switch consoles. They should be working not playing games, but that's okay apparently, Prof. Bore has entered There was no showing the story mode for Splatoon 2, although that has been confirmed.
Quick Draw, an interesting game as part of the Switch's 1-2 Switch game gets shown off by two over-enthused chaps at a BBQ. The two guys seem to have had a fallout over the last hot dog, and so they have a shootout for it. Oh no! Wait a second! That fella is falling backwards into the pool and there's no Joy-Con to be seen anywhere!? Is he cupping it? That'll be an expensive act of silliness if you ask me!
Next up we see another game from the 1-2 Switch, sword fighting it seems, but while these two guys battle it out in the middle of a cafe of sorts, the nearby lady is left only to applaud them, probably wishing they'd knock it on the head so she can nip off home and smash up some pots in Zelda.
Milking huge cows
Camping trips are apparently boring. So the next scene is dedicated to a thrilling sounding mini-game from 1-2 Switch in which players have to shave their face hair with the Joy-Cons! Oh-boy! And while everyone else is enjoying the countryside and fresh air, it seems Bill and Jessie are busy milking pretend giant cows. Quite a way to party.
Talking of parties, the next video shows another 1-2 Switch title in action, a game in which they must pick up the phone and answer it the quickest. The phone of course being the Joy-Cons placed on the table. Maybe this is a sneaky way of getting the hint across to your friends that they don't pick up quick enough. Next up we see what looks like players playing a ketchup bottle simulator, but really it's a type of game where players shake a bottle of champagne, or pop, and pass on the bottle before it blows it's top to the disappointed loser…or winner holding it. It does look a bit naughty, but let's ignore that and focus on how much fun they're having.
At the end we get a montage of everyone enjoying themselves and we even get to see the cartridge in action being inserted into the Switch console. And yes, there is also the long awaited confirmation that Nintendo are aware that you'll be playing this on the bog.
While the video shows off the portable methods more than anything, it ends by showing the console being docked. This clearly intended both as a way to remind you that it's a home console, but also to show that it's time to stop invading these people's privacy for the video is coming to the end. You've been through the journey, and it's now time to sit down and relax and think about the console more.
What did you think of the video? Let us know in the comments below!
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For five seasons on Scandal, Kerry Washington has stockpiled TV megastardom. Now she's using it to power her most political project to date, Confirmation, the HBO biopic she not only stars in—as Anita Hill—but also executive produced.
In 1991, Anita Hill, a 35-year-old law professor at the University of Oklahoma, appeared at the confirmation hearing of Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas. At the time, Kerry Washington was just 14 years old. But like everyone else, Washington was transfixed by the two days that followed, in which Hill calmly recounted in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee the sexual harassment she claimed to have experienced while working for Thomas a decade prior at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
In the April issue of ELLE, Washington talks about everything from how she's handling motherhood to why she feels it's important to create work for herself instead of putting her artistic destiny in someone else's hands to the reason Anita Hill's story matters today.
Check out a sneak peek at what she has to say below and read the entire interview exclusively in the April issue now.
Kerry Washington is wonderful. I love how her character helped her become a better person. That is true skill!


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Visit the Garden to Play!

Interact with the Garden in a new and exciting way! Using GPS-enabled smart phones and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's TaleBlazer software, the Garden has created five free-choice games that require users to gather input from Garden surroundings and demonstrate their understanding to progress through the games. Whether you're identifying plants to use at your 5-star restaurant or applying navigation skills to find buried treasure, get ready for a virtual adventure!

Red Butte Garden's TaleBlazer games are free of charge and available for download on any GPS-enabled tablet or smart phone. You will need either a Wi-Fi connection or a data plan to install TaleBlazer and initially download games, but no connection or data is used while playing.

How to download:

Search for "TaleBlazer" in either the Google Play Store (Android devices) or App Store (Apple devices) and download the free TaleBlazer app.

Load the app and press "Play" under Red Butte Garden on the Home screen to browse and download available games.

Available Games

Garden Tales

Garden Tales

										Location:Courtyard Garden & Four Seasons Garden

										Duration: 15-25 minutes

										Best Time to Play: Year round

										Difficulty: Beginner

Interact with Chauncey, Red Butte Garden's resident gnome, to learn Garden etiquette and practice TaleBlazer basics in this tutorial game.

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Lady Nightshade and the Invaders

Lady Nightshade and the Invaders

										Location: Water Pavilion Garden

										Duration: 25-35 minutes

										Best Time to Play: March-October

										Difficulty: Intermediate

Assemble an army to defeat the evil Lady Nightshade and her invading warriors! Learn about native plants and invasive species issues while exploring the Garden's Water Pavilion in this fantasy adventure game.

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Water Games

Water Games

										Location: Children's Garden

										Duration: 10-35 minutes

										Best Time to Play: March-September

										Difficulty: Intermediate

Can you make water-efficient choices? Learn about water conservation while increasing the water supply to your home village of Trickleton as you explore the Children's Garden.

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Garden Fresh

Garden Fresh!

											Location: Courtyard Garden, Herb Garden, & Medicinal Garden

											Duration: 25-35 minutes

											Best Time to Play: May-August

											Difficulty: Intermediate

Help your restaurant earn a 5-star rating by selecting the correct garden fresh ingredients. Play the role of an assistant chef and help fill customers' orders by correctly identifying plants in the Garden.

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											Finding a Community Garden

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											Medicinal Uses of Plants

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Captain Bonneville

Captain Bonneville

											Location: Natural Area

											Duration: 45-55 minutes

											Best Time to Play: Year round

											Difficulty: Advanced (longer game, includes significant hike)

Can you find Captain Bonneville's missing treasure? Test your navigation skills and geographic knowledge while exploring Red Butte Garden's natural area.

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For a chain, the food isn't bad, but occasionally the help messes up an order. The Fandango salad, with its mandarin slices, Gorgonzola cheese and walnuts, is pretty good. The place can get busy, but service is usually fast.


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*In a combing test and a frizz test when using Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine System of Shampoo, Conditioner and Moroccan Sleek Treatment, compared to a non-conditioning shampoo.
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Enfield floats into record books with world's largest fish and chips
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Staff at Fish and Chips @ with their monster fish and chip portion
An Enfield chippy holds the Guinness World Record for the largest portion of fish and chips.
Fish and Chips @ in London Road battered a massive meal in July which weighed 47.75kg, battering the previous record holders by almost 2kg.
Guinness have spent the past two months adjudicating the record and revealed last week that Enfield is the worthy winner.
Chippy owner John Phantis said: "It is no different, I knew we had beaten it, it was just about getting the rubber stamp from Guinness but it is nice we got it."
He had not realised how much the record attempt would cost - with the colossal halibut costing £1,050.
It also cost an extra £600 to £700 to employ engineers to install and remove specialist fryers to cook the huge fish.
However, former record holder David Moss, who manages The Wensleydale Heifer pub in the Yorkshire Dales, is not ready to admit defeat.
He is already in talks with fishmongers to source a fish which will blow Enfield's record out of the water.
He said: "We want to make it as hard as it can because at the moment, it is still breakable.
"If we had followed the guidelines better by cooking more chips it wouldn't have broken. We thought the weight of chips had to equal the fish, but actually the fish had to be half the weight."
The record may have already been broken by a chip shop in Poole in Dorset, but this is yet to be confirmed.
Mr Moss said everyone wants to be in the Guinness World Record book, and if the record is stolen from Enfield imminently, the borough may not feature.

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Virginia Tech Basketball: Time to start worrying?
Published Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, 11:10 am
Front Page » Sports » Virginia Tech Basketball: Time to start worrying?
It's been a while, but Virginia Tech basketball fans know, from past experience, not to take NCAA Tournament bids for granted.
It might be time to start worrying about 2019.
With four regular-season games left, the Hokies are at 20 wins, and a 9-5 record in the ACC. The NET ranking is solid: 16.
The quality win-loss metric, according to ESPN, is just OK: 4-5.
Right now, at worst, you have to think, solid five seed.
But: look at what Tech has coming up.
At Notre Dame, Duke and FSU at home, finish up the regular season at Miami.
The optimistic look at that is, OK, put Notre Dame and Miami in the win column, split Duke and FSU, and we can be a four, maybe even a three.
Which, fine. I'm optimistic, mostly, generally.
The flip side: Notre Dame just played well at Virginia, Duke is, Duke, Florida State is maybe the hottest team in the ACC right now, Miami has a recent win over Clemson and tough road losses at UVA and UNC.
I'm not saying Tech loses all four, at all, but all four present challenges, even if you have Justin Robinson, and it's looking like you're not going to have Justin Robinson.
Tech, like everybody else in college basketball these days, has been tight-lipped on Robinson's status, so we have no real idea if or when he might be back, but the trickle of information coming out seems to suggest that the goal is to have him back by the ACC Tournament.
OK, so, what does that mean in the here and now?
Tech has played admirably in his absence, going 3-3, beating NC State and Pitt on the road, playing Louisville and Virginia tough in losses at home.
I think the Hokies are going to have to work their asses off to finish out the regular season with a 2-2 split.
Last night, Buzz Williams went all in trying to pull the upset of #3 UVA, and went with four starters – Kerry Blackshear, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Ahmed Hill and Ty Outlaw – for all 40 minutes.
Over the last six, Blackshear is averaging 35.3 minutes per game, with Alexander-Walker at 34.8, Hill at 37.3 and Outlaw at an even 35.
That's a lot of wear and tear, with more to come, with the late-season push on the horizon.
Williams is going to need to ride these guys even more to fight off what could feel like a must-win ACC Tournament game on a Wednesday in Charlotte.
Tech can't afford to lose three of four to close out the regular season, then go one-and-done in Charlotte, and sit there the rest of the week leading up to Selection Sunday with a 4-7 finish, and possible questions about the availability of its point guard.
Notre Dame this weekend is feeling like a must-win game to me.


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The Composition of Milk Whole milk consists of water (88 percent), fat ( percent), protein ( percent), carbohydrate ( percent), plus small amounts of many other nutrients. 2 However, measuring milk nutrition comes down to the amount of protein and fatty acids in the milk. Key specialism: Own label and branded liquid milk, yoghurt, cheese and butter. Source: The Grocer research/OC&C Top index Read next: What does Dairy Crest's sale mean for the UK's dairy sector? This article was amended on 8 March to include County Dairy Products.
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Tangible Tidbits 2011 #44: It Was a Dark And Stormy Night...Emphasis on DARK!
Hey, all! Well, it was indeed a dark and stormy night here in New Jersey last night. We lost power again yesterday afternoon -- thankfully, it was not only us this time! -- got it back for six hours this morning, then lost it again for another 3+ hours! I won't be convinced we're out of the woods until we have it back for a full 24 hours! :p This snow/slush storm wasn't supposed to be that big of a deal, and yet driving around town today...it looks like it did in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene! My sister is without power until "sometime next week." Tree limbs and uprooted trees are all over the place, some taking power lines with them! The town tree on our neighbor's property lost another large limb, taking their cable lines with it and blocking their car in the driveway again. It didn't pull out our power line this time, but it is leaning heavily on it. With the added weight of snow last night, it is close to the ground now. It's still plugged into the house, but it has pulled out the industrial-strength hook it was on and the pipe connecting the line to the house is now bent at a 90-degree angle! The wooden shingles on that corner of the house have snapped, and are visibly separating from the house, too. It's a shame the town didn't get rid of that tree while they had the chance. In fact, I'd say about 99 percent of the damage I saw today was from town-owned trees lining the streets. They are obviously dead inside or diseased, and should be replaced. Looks like it's going to be a loooooooooooong, dark winter here!
Tangible Tidbits 2011 #42: A Little "Working Hard"...and A Little "Hardly Working!"
Hey, folks! I took this week off from the office -- if we don't use all of our vacation and personal time by the end of the year, we lose it...and I'm not about to let THAT happen! ;) I have some personal goals for the week, like taking the air conditioners out of my bedroom and the computer room and putting them in the attic, getting my flu shot, etc. I already got my hair cut on Saturday...that was loooooong overdue! LOL Anyway, I also hope to get caught up on a few orders that I have received in the past few weeks, and perhaps fix and/or finish some of the UFOs (a term for "unfinished objects" used by craftspeople) I have laying around.
On that note, I will bid you all adieu. Have a great week!
You will rarely see me feature an item that was designed by someone else as a Focal Piece of the Month, simply because the purpose of this section is to highlight projects that support Something Tangible's overall mission and that showcase the work we do here. That being said, this month I am breaking that rule, and putting the spotlight on one of kits by sb designs I purchased and assembled during my Advanced Wire Jewelry class at the Madison, Chatham & Florham Park Adult School last fall.
"The steampunk culture takes its cues from the Victorian era, and speculates on how our world would be different if steam power had become the driving force behind our culture. Gears and watch hands are used to decorate larger pieces. Old-fashioned keys are also very popular, as are bits of antique cast-offs, such as pill cases, thread cutters and tiny knives."
The movement not only encompasses jewelry, but also clothing, goggles, and other fashion accessories such as boots and hats. This, I found out by conducting a search for "Steampunk" on Google.
Looking at Steampunkopedia's (Yes, there was such a site! Unfortunately, the link I had no longer works) Steampunk Chronology, the earliest images of the Steampunk culture can be traced back as early as 1962. One item on the list surprised me, but the more I thought about it, the more it made perfect sense to be included: "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" in 1968. It was a blending of Victorian-era and modern technology for the time, was it not?
Enclosed is a copy of my 1979 novel Morlock Night; I'd appreciate your being so good as to route it Faren Miller, as it's a prime piece of evidence in the great debate as to who in 'the Powers/Blaylock/Jeter fantasy triumvirate' was writing in the 'gonzo-historical manner' first. Though of course, I did find her review in the March Locus to be quite flattering.
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Another theme in my life this week has been fashion. Mom and I were watching Rachael Ray's show on ABC earlier in the week on a day off from the office, and she had Sofia Vergara on to promote her new Kmart clothing line. We were both impressed with some of the clothes modeled by one of the larger models. Most of the tops have ruching on the sides or the front, which makes them more flattering because they camouflage "curves in the wrong places" more easily. ;) Anyway, we went to a nearby Kmart and tried on clothes this afternoon. Neither one of us enjoys shopping, and particularly trying on clothes! Still, we both found items we liked on ourselves and each other. She purchased one top today, and I made a note which ones I want in what sizes for a future purchase. :) I usually buy a few new things at the beginning of each season, but I'm short on funds at the moment, so my splurge will have to wait a bit.


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Working People of Color Mobilize for a Green Future
Partnership for Working Families | April 20, 2016
Through its Green Justice Coalition, Partnership for Working Familiesy affiliate, Community Labor United (CLU) brings the voices of working class communities of color into Boston's energy planning process.
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The following is a note from EBASE Executive Director, Kate O'Hara. It was originally published here.
Dr. Jill Esbenshade Changing the Taxi Industry
Dr. Jill Esbenshade has long been committed to creating change, pointing to the famous Karl Marx quote as the inspiration for her work. "The philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways.
Ada Briceño Fighting for Justice in Orange County
Ada Briceño is OCCORD's interim executive director and co-founder, and Secretary-Treasurer of UNITE HERE Local 11, which represents hotel and hospitality workers in Los Angeles and Orange counties.
Marisol Ramirez - The People's Organizer
Marisol Ramirez has been a staff organizer with OCCORD since 2013, but she's been a leader in her community for much longer. She first began organizing with OCCORD as a volunteer while in high school, connecting her personal experiences with the broader struggle for fair representation at City Hall. Marisol served as a board member of OCCORD before transitioning into full time organizing.
Mirvette Judeh-Maaytah Stands Against Racism
Mirvette Judeh began volunteering with OCCORD in 2014, playing a major role in our advocacy and outreach for district elections.
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Maria McCabe is a leader within affiliate POWER and the Director of Social Justice and Campus Ministry at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Restoration in Philadelphia, PA. With a mother from Puerto Rico and a Finnish-American father, Maria recounts struggling with a sense of belonging in juggling mixed cultures at home. But one thing that remained consistent in Maria's household was the family's dedication to social justice and it's need to be addressed and spoken for.
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Gorge scrambling is an outstanding activity involving ascending the rocky terrain of a mountain stream, with slides, scrambles and plunge pools. It's great fun for all.
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We use a gorge scramble called the Afon Ddu which is just outside Betws y Coed. The session takes up the best part of a day with a minimum group size of 4 needed and a maximum of 20.
Meeting in Betws Y Coed at 08.30 you will follow our instructors to the gorge where we get changed and spend a few minutes having a brief about safety before heading in to the gorge for the rest of the morning. The gorge scramble usually lasts around 3 hrs maximum with a full group of 15 and around 2 1/2hrs as an average time for smaller groups.


Summary: Back when browsing was called surfing and computers used floppies, Silvie Spreeuwenberg was studying AI and was asked all the time to explain what it was about. Today she is still answering this tricky question. In this month's column, she outlines some of the different perspectives on what AI is and explains two dimensions of the current AI technology: Deterministic and Machine Learning (Non-deterministic).
In the time that browsing was called surfing and computers used floppies, I studied AI and had to explain what it was all the time. The answer I gave was different from the answer that the Gartner-hype-cycle-analyst would give today. Hence, there are multiple answers from different perspectives.
My next column will therefore answer a question that is equally important: What AI is not?
For my mother, AI is still "something with computers" when asked what I do, and her friends are likely to be satisfied with that answer.
For most people not familiar with the topic, AI is about mimicking human intelligence with a computer such that it's 'doing something really smart', like playing chess or forecasting — things that people generally believe to be difficult.
For the Gartner analyst, it references a family of algorithms that use a lot of data, computer processing power, and relatively-simple algorithms to find patterns in that data, aka machine learning or deep learning.
For the scientist, it references a research area of using computers to mimic human intelligence; it is related to understanding human intelligence but does not need to use the same (biological) methods.
When are we ready with AI?
AI will never be 'ready' or 'finished'.
We will instead continue to find better ways to use machines to do complex tasks that are otherwise considered intelligent when performed by humans. Computer programs may reach impressive performance on some of these tasks. AI may even outperform humans in some ways.
What kind of AI research is done?
Computer science and computational theory are not on the list. While certainly related research areas, they do not get to the fundamentals of problems that AI considers.
The research, so far, has resulted in technology that we use daily. Many of us are not aware that we are using AI technology when searching the Internet, using our credit card, or chatting with a chatbot. AI technology is all around us.
The result of AI research is new technology.
… accomplish a task or generate an outcome in a way that is completely designed in advance. Given the same state or input, the method will always return the same result. The method typically uses explicit knowledge represented in a model based on logic or computations. A rule-based system is the most well-known example.
An important characteristic is that these systems do not produce a result for situations that they are not designed for. Another way they are often framed is being unable to deal with uncertainty. This is partly true. If we classify uncertainty in a quantifiable way (for example, as a number between 1 and 10), we can make a deterministic system that takes this uncertainty into account (a Bayesian network).
Fraud detection. Although detecting fraud is a task that is uncertain by nature (we do not know what methods the fraudulent party is using in advance), most fraud detection systems do use rules to detect potential fraudulent cases.
Traffic management. Although it is highly uncertain how road users react to traffic congestion and therefore how congestion problems evolve, we do use rules and scenarios to minimise the consequences of traffic congestion for road users.
Tax deduction calculations. The tax code uses rules that ensure taxpayers are all treated in exactly the same way.
Claim handling. Insurance companies use rule-based software to determine if an insurance claim is eligible based on the conditions stated in the policy.
… generate results for a task based on patterns that are found using advanced statistics and (big) data. The model is created using a generic method, and the resulting input-output relationship is implicit. Typically, these methods generate multiple outcomes for the same state or input.
The result could be incorrect. Outcomes are, therefore, rated based on measures such as accuracy, generality, and precision. Some results are rated better than other results and, depending on the problem domain, we may be satisfied with anything better than random accuracy or an accuracy level close to 100%.
Within this dimension, an important distinction is made between supervised learning methods and unsupervised learning methods.
In supervised learning there is a 'teacher' that knows the right answers in advance; the teacher will tell the system when a generated outcome is 'right' or 'how right it is'. Some machine learning algorithms will use this information to guide the learning process in a certain direction. However, sometimes this may drive the results in the wrong direction. When the problem space is non-linear, these algorithms may not always find the most optimal solution. In fact, we can't know that there actually is an 'optimal' solution. So, to improve our chances of finding the optimal solution, we just repeat the process many times, using large amounts of processing power. And we also add in random variations to the algorithm because this random variation may hit a 'lucky shot' that finds a more optimal solution. This is not magic — simply a matter of try, try, and try again (like a toddler solving their first puzzle).
In unsupervised learning there is no 'teacher' and we do not know what the right results are in advance. Algorithms may be used for these tasks and would be looking for similarity in datasets and, when presented with some input, will present similar results.
Deep learning combines multiple neural networks (sequentially) to solve a task.
How does deterministic vs. non-deterministic AI relate to XAI?
In my previous column we concluded that "all decision support systems should be able to justify their results with an explanation." Therefore, Explainable AI (XAI) is important, and the business has to invest in XAI.
But the knowledge in the model generated by a deep learning algorithm is implicit. This is a major disadvantage because it becomes very difficult to explain what the model has learned or how the result is calculated. Deterministic AI methods do not have this disadvantage: For each result, a very precise recipe can be generated that tells exactly which rules are used, and in what order, to get to the result.
XAI brings both worlds together.
It is possible to train a model using deep learning methods and to use the resulting dataset to generate a deterministic decision tree with the same, or similar, accuracy as the trained model. The decision tree consists of rules that may be used to provide explanations.
Is it that simple? Yes and no. Sometimes we may not have human concepts or words for the combinations that the deep learning algorithm uses. Here the analysts and human experts come back into the game. Assume that these concepts are important to solve an issue; then why don't we know about them? And what is the value if we can't explain them?
There is an opportunity to close the feedback loop between the human who defines the problem and solution space, the machine that learns to solve the problem and provides an explanation, and the human who learns new concepts based on the explanation.
Remember: To select the best way to use an intelligent machine you need to know what it learned and what it can and cannot do.
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About this series: I have been fighting for years for transparent decisions — decisions that you can explain, that you can relate to policy, where you can demonstrate that they comply with policy and legislation, and where it is clear that they are part of a flexible PDCA process in an agile environment. Making decisions based on rules is easy to do, although we don't always do it well. Now that the AI hype is at its peak, I have a feeling that I can start all over again. The battle doesn't get any easier because the AI world loves to envelop itself in complexity that takes on mythical forms. It's not complex — you and I can make a difference! Because it's close to my heart, I will continue to write.
This is the second column in a series of 10 — to help you and me make sense of it by sharing my ideas, questions, answers, and inspiration. Will you share with me too?
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Bang & Olufsen and LG launch BeoVision Eclipse OLED TV
The much-anticipated first offering from the recent partnership between Band & Olufsen and LG Electronics, the BeoVision Eclipse TV, has been unveiled by B&O.
Incorporating B&O's trademark styling of slim glass, fabric and aluminium, the BeoVision Eclipse integrates a 450W 3-channel SoundCentre and LG's OLED TV technology, renowned for delivering its pixel dimming control technology.
In addition to 4K video processing technology, the TV offers LG Electronics´ most recent webOS 3.5 platform. This allows users to access and customise content, devices and apps (from providers such as Spotify, Netflix and Amazon). It also provides Chromecast built-in, AirPlay and Bluetooth support for music.
"By merging LG Electronics' OLED TV technology to the Bang & Olufsen experience, we have reached an even higher level and created the ultimate TV experience," commented Stefan K. Persson, executive vice president at Bang & Olufsen Home. "That is why we have chosen the name 'Eclipse' – two outstanding objects meet and create something even more spectacular and beautiful."
The Denmark-based manufacturer state that a motorised floor stand allows owners to make the TV move across the floor as if it were "floating" towards you at the push of a button, which can then be adjusted to suit any seating position in the room.
The TV is controlled with the BeoRemote One BT, allowing users to store access to a source, create a shortcut to content or devices – e.g. streaming services, personal content or a Blu-Ray player – by pushing 'MyButton' on the remote.
As well as support for internet radio and music streaming services, Eclipse can be paired with additional speakers via the integrated surround sound decoder – with the centre channel performance of the TV able to match any of the Bang & Olufsen BeoLab range.
The BeoVision Eclipse can be positioned on a motorised or manual wall bracket.
The BeoVision Eclipse will be released in 55-in (prices starting at £8,290) and 65-in (prices starting at £11,590) models in September.
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Veterinary vaccines against epsilon toxin
OHV is seeking a commercial partner either to:
licence a novel, proprietary animal vaccine against epsilon toxin with worldwide opportunities; or
enter into a joint venture agreement to commercially exploit the vaccine.
Enterotoxaemia and epsilon toxin
Epsilon toxin is a protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium perfringens. This toxin is very important in veterinary medicine because it plays a major role in enterotoxaemia of sheep and goats (and occasionally other livestock animals). The toxin is produced in the gut, often following the ingestion of feeds rich in carbohydrates, and then crosses the gut wall entering the blood stream.
C. perfringens targets the central nervous system resulting in neurological symptoms and in most animals the disease is rapidly fatal. Consequently, the disease is of global economic significance and is controlled by vaccination.
Epsilon toxin is a protein produced by the bacterium C. perfringens (strains B and D). This toxin is important in veterinary medicine because it plays a major role in enterotoxaemia of sheep and goats (and occasionally other livestock animals). The toxin is produced in the gut, often following the ingestion of feeds rich in carbohydrates, and then crosses the gut wall entering the blood stream. Recent evidence has identified myelin and lymphocyte protein (MAL) is the receptor for the toxin. The toxin targets the central nervous system resulting in neurological symptoms and in most animals the disease is rapidly fatal. Consequently, the disease is of global economic significance and is controlled by vaccination.
The Worldwide Market for a Vaccine against ETX in Sheep and Goats
The worldwide, veterinary vaccine market for a vaccine against ETX is large and well-established.
Currently the global sheep population stands at more than 1 billion head with 19 per cent found in Asia and Africa. In 2013, the five countries with the largest number of heads of sheep were mainland China (175 million), Australia (75.5 million), India (53.8 million), the former Sudan (52.5 million), and Iran (50.2 million).
The global goat population stands at approximately 450 million goats. Of the 450 million goats in the world, it is estimated that approximately 6%to 8 % of them are in North America. The majority of the world goat population can be found in the Middle East and Asia.
The Market in India
The veterinary vaccine market in India is forecast to grow to over $170M by 2020. The vaccines serving this market will be supplied by a mixture of Indian companies and the Indian arms of global vaccine manufacturing companies, mainly from the USA and Europe.
We have not been able to locate information on the size of the market for an enterotoxaemia vaccine in India. However, the annual production of enterotoxaemia vaccine in near East countries ranges from 500,000 doses in Egypt, to 6.25 million doses in Pakistan and 15 million doses in Morocco (1). An enterotoxaemia vaccine would be used primarily in sheep and goats in India. According to the Indian National Dairy Development Board the goat and sheep populations were approximately 135 and 65 million animals respectively in 2012 (https://www.nddb.coop/information/stats/pop), and continue to grow year on year. Considering that the combined goat and sheep populations in Pakistan and Morocco are approximately 73 and 23 million animals respectively, it is reasonable to estimate that the market size in India is between 17 and 130 million doses per year.
Existing vaccines
A range of enterotoxaemia vaccines are produced by global veterinary vaccine companies. These contain epsilon toxin which has been treated with a chemical such as formaldehyde to detoxify it. Some vaccines incorporate the detoxified epsilon toxin into a multi-component vaccine which protect against enterotoxaemia and other diseases.
Current-vaccines
These vaccines are primarily for use in sheep and goats and, typically, kids or lambs are immunised with two doses of the vaccine several weeks apart, followed by annual boosters. The limitations of these vaccines are well recognised, including by Indian researchers (Rai et al., 2013); batch to batch variation, poor immunogenicity in goats and inflammatory responses following vaccination resulting in reduced feed consumption.
Vaccines against enterotoxaemia (ET-VACCINE and Raksha-ET) are produced by at least 2 companies in India (Brilliant Bio Pharma Private Limited, Hyderabad – 500004 Telangana, India and Indian Immunologicals Ltd, Hyderabad – 500033, Telangana, India).
The Vaccine
One Health Ventures, in association with Professor Rick Titball and Exeter University in the UK, has developed a "genetic toxoid" (2) of epsilon toxin (Y30A-Y196A-A168F).
This means that the protein does not require any processing to render it safe to use a vaccine. Y30A-Y196A-A168F is safe when tested towards different cultured cells, and when tested in mice, rabbits and in sheep.
The immunisation of sheep with Y30A-Y196A-A168F and Montanide ISA 61VG adjuvant results in very high levels of neutralising antibodies which persist for at least one year (2). Immunisation with a single dose of vaccine was sufficient to generate high levels of neutralising antibodies. Alternatively, it may be possible to use whole bacteria expressing the genetic toxoid as a bacterin vaccine, negating the need for protein isolation and adjuvanting. The vaccine OHV is offering provides an opportunity to develop a cutting-edge product with a number of advantages over the existing vaccines;
There is no requirement to detoxify the product – a process that often results in batch to batch variability.
The vaccine can be produced at higher yields, requiring smaller fermenter volumes
The vaccine can be produced safely, without growing the pathogen Clostridium perfringens
The technologically advanced toxoid and adjuvant promotes a potent response which may not require annual boosting, making the product more attractive to farmers
The technologically advanced toxoid and adjuvant should resolve the problem of poor protective responses in goats immunised with the conventional vaccines
It would be possible to use a whole bacterin vaccine derived from E. coli expressing Y30A-Y196A-A168F. This would much simplify processing and reduce production costs
The Y30A-Y196A-A168F toxoid can be included in combination vaccines
Y30A-Y196A-A168F can be used as a carrier for polysaccharides to generate glycoconjugates
The advanced formulation and dosing schedule would also provide a competitive advantage in overseas markets
One Health Ventures' vaccine is covered by two patents and both patents are owned by OHV.
Titball, R.W., BokoriBrown,M., Naylor, C. Epsilon toxin epitopes from Clostridium perfringens with reduced toxicity. WO2013144636 (A1). Priority date 29/03/2013 (19)
Titball,R.W. Lewis,N., Bokori-Brown,M., Morcrette,H. Polypeptide and vaccine. Application number 1803401.7. (P3260GB00) Priority date 2/03/18. (https://patentscope.wipo.int/search/en/detail.jsf?docId=WO2019166830&_cid=P20-K0QUC1-54536-1) (49).
Who would be interested in this vaccine?
Veterinary vaccine producers who are keen to invest in developing next generation vaccines and wish to develop a product that would have clear advantages over competitor products.
(1) Preliminary Data on Veterinary Vaccine Production / Needs In Some Countries Of The Near East (2002). Food and Agriculture Organization of The United Nations Regional Office for The Near East (RNE).
(2) Morcrette M, Bokori-Brown M, Ong S, Bennett L, Wren BW, Lewis N, Titball RW. (2019) Clostridium perfringens epsilon toxin vaccine candidate lacking toxicity to cells expressing myelin and lymphocyte protein. NPJ Vaccines, 4:32.


Public safety officials from across Sandoval County are seeking public input on strategies for minimizing the potential damage from natural disasters or other hazardous incidents that might strike communities within county limits.
The best ideas will be incorporated into the county's five – year All Hazard Mitigation Plan, a critical document that must be drafted by December 2012.
Under the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, local and tribal governments are required to develop and maintain a FEMA – approved hazard mitigation plan in order to be eligible for non – emergency federal hazard mitigation grants.
Hazard mitigation planning involves identifying and profiling the natural hazards most likely to occur in a community, assessing the region's vulnerability to these hazards, and establishing goals, actions, and projects that mitigate the associated risks.
All county residents are encouraged to contact public safety officials with ideas for how their communities can better prepare for any potential disaster.
The Cochiti, Jemez, San Felipe, Sandia, Santa Ana, Santo Domingo and Zia Pueblos.
Natural hazards that may impact or have impacted the community.
Plan maintenance strategy for the next 5-years.
An updated draft of the plan is expected in December 2012. For additional information, please visit www.sandovalcounty.com or contact David A. Bervin, Sandoval County Fire Department at dbervin@sandovalcountynm.gov.


You people – the youth of all castes – should shun this pettiness. It is a basic democratic norm that all sections expect that the person who is elected will do justice to them. The best way to bring about a change in Bihar, which has become notorious, is for the people to forget about caste and respect people only on the basis of their qualities. Please remember that governments cannot run on the support of one or two castes. They need the support of many castes. If we will not rise above casteism, the public life of Bihar will go to the dogs.
You may ask that why am I sermonising. As it was you who had asked, so I am answering to you. If today you are the victim, if you are sad, just think what was the condition of those who have turned against you earlier? Probably, they felt that they were being ignored or neglected. And so, it is natural that their dissatisfaction is finding an expression. There was no other way. So, I counsel you to be patient and continue to behave like a good man.
You people must be realizing that some persons make merry by exploiting the advantage they get due to their caste. But its consequences have to be borne by all members of that caste. Those who turned against you just because you are a Bhumihar, will get to learn the same lesson tomorrow. What is the way out? There is only one. As a rule, don't consider your caste as superior and others as inferior. And this is especially important when you are at the receiving end.


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För rockgruppen verksam på 1960-talet, se The Animals

Animals är ett musikalbum av gruppen Pink Floyd utgivet i januari 1977. Albumet är löst baserat på George Orwells bok Djurfarmen och har ett ganska mörkt och dystert sound, i stark kontrast till gruppens föregående album Wish You Were Here.

Vid tidpunkten för inspelningen av albumet hade Roger Waters nästan helt tagit kontrollen över Pink Floyd och alla låtar är skrivna av honom själv, förutom "Dogs" som Waters skrev tillsammans med David Gilmour. Albumet är också det första där keyboardisten Richard Wright inte bidragit i låtskrivandet.

Under ett lugnt parti (mellan 6.30 och 7.12) i "Sheep" läses psalm 23 ur psaltaren i Bibeln med en elektronisk röst. Under live-spelningar var det Nick Mason som gjorde den rösten, men på skivan var det en okänd man.

Albumets omslag pryds av en bild på kraftverket Battersea Power Station i London. Mellan två av de höga skorstenarna svävar det en gris. Grisen var en stor heliumfylld ballong, tillverkad av en tysk ballongfirma. Grisen slet sig i en kraftig vindby, och störtade senare invid en gård i grevskapet Kent. Spekulationer förekommer om detta var en olyckshändelse eller ett lyckat PR-jippo. Det riktiga fotot med grisen mellan skorstenarna är inte det som pryder skimomslaget, man använde en annan bild, ett fotomontage, där himlen var mer dramatisk, och grisen inkopierad i bilden.

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Alla låtar skrivna av Roger Waters där inget annat anges.

Sida 1
 "Pigs on the Wing, Pt. 1" - 1:25
 "Dogs" (David Gilmour/Roger Waters) - 17:08

Sida 2
 "Pigs (Three Different Ones)" - 11:28
 "Sheep" - 10:20
 "Pigs on the Wing, Pt. 2" - 1:25

Grisar, hundar och får
Pink Floyd är kända för att mixa in olika ljudeffekter i sina musikstycken, Animals är inget undantag. På olika ställen i musikstyckerna eller i dess intron hör vi grisar, hundar och får. Introt till "Sheep" invaggar lyssnaren i en lyrisk stämning, där man hör fågelkvitter och får som bräker.
Grisarna representerar diktaturen, de envåldigt härskande. Hundarna är de rädda individerna som blint följer grisarnas order. Fåren är den stora massan som låter sig styras av grisar och hundar. Men fåren gör senare uppror.
Här finns alltså politiska kopplingar till diverse olika politiska system runt om i världen, även om man främst tänkt sig kapitalismen och i viss mån fascismen och nazismen.

Medverkande
 Roger Waters - Bas, sång, gitarr
 David Gilmour - Gitarr, bas och sång
 Richard Wright - Keyboards
 Nick Mason - Trummor och ljudeffekter

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 "Pink Floyd, musiken, människorna, myterna". Bengt Liljegren, Historiska Media

Musikalbum 1977
Album av Pink Floyd
Brittiska konceptalbum
Engelskspråkiga musikalbum

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Census • Person • David Bushnell
Governance • Inventors
1740, Aug 30 1825 ca
an American inventor, a patriot, a scholar, and a veteran of the Revolutionary War. He had invented the first submarine to be used in battle. Bushnell is credited with creating the first submarine ever used in combat, while studying at Yale in 1775. He called it Turtle because of its look in the water. His idea of using water as ballast for submerging and raising his submarine is still in use, as is the screw propeller, which was used in Turtle.
09/07/1776 - First (failed) submarine attack (David Bushnell's "Turtle," operated by Ezra Lee, attacks British sailboat "Eagle" in Bay of New York)
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Ezra Lee
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Kwasi Wiredu, född i Kumasi i dåvarande Guldkusten 1931, död januari 2022, var en framträdande afrikansk filosof. Han har publicerat inom områdena logik, epistemologi och afrikansk filosofi.

Wiredu studerade filosofi vid Gahans universitet, där han tog bachelorexamen 1958 och vid Oxfords universitet där han tog en B.Phil. 1960. Han undervisade vid Ghanas universitet från 1961 till 1984, med avbrott för perioder som gästforskare i andra länder, och har varit verksam vid University of South Florida i Tampa.

Bibliografi (ett urval)
Philosophy and an African Culture (1980: Cambridge, Cambridge University Press)  (för denna fick han 1982 års Ghana National Book Award)
Cultural Universals and Particulars: An African Perspective (1996: Bloomington, Indiana University Press)
Person and Community: Ghanaian Philosophical Studies [edd] Wiredu & Kwame Gyekye (1992: New York, Council for Research in Values and Philosophy)
A Companion to African Philosophy (2003: Oxford, Blackwell)

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Filosofer under 1900-talet
Personer i Ghana under 1900-talet
Personer från Kumasi
Födda 1931
Avlidna 2022
Män
Alumner från University College, Oxford


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Can We Use Figma Offline?
January 4, 2023 January 2, 2023 by Tyler Hancock
Figma is a powerful vector graphics design tool that has been gaining popularity over the past few years. It allows users to quickly create and edit vector graphics, such as logos, icons, and illustrations, and export them to various file formats. The software is available as a cloud-based application and can be accessed from any device with an internet connection. One of the key features of Figma is its ability to collaborate in real-time with other designers who are working on the same project.
The question then arises as to whether or not Figma can be used offline. The answer is both yes and no. It is possible to use some of the features of Figma offline, such as creating new projects or editing existing ones, but most of the more advanced features require an internet connection.
This includes collaborating in real-time with other users, exporting files, and accessing some of the third-party plugins available for Figma.
For those who want to use Figma entirely offline, there are some workarounds available. One option is to save all assets locally before going offline and then importing them into Figma when you're back online. This may not be ideal for those who need access to their assets while they're away from an internet connection. Another option is to use third-party tools that allow you to collaborate on projects while offline.
Overall, while it may be possible to use some features of Figma offline, it cannot be used entirely without an internet connection. For those who need access to their assets while they're away from an internet connection, there are workarounds available such as saving assets locally or using third-party tools that allow collaboration while offline.
Can We Use Figma Offline? While it may be possible to use some features of Figma offline, it cannot be used entirely without an internet connection. Workarounds are available for those who need access to their assets while they're away from an internet connection such as saving assets locally or using third-party tools that allow collaboration while offline.
Can I Use Figma Offline?
Figma, the collaborative interface design tool, is a vital part of the modern designer's workflow. But can you use Figma offline? The short answer to this question is yes, you can use Figma offline.
Is It Possible to Use Figma Offline?
Figma is a powerful online design tool that has become increasingly popular in recent times. It allows users to collaborate on designs in real-time, and its popularity is largely due to its simple and intuitive interface. But what if you need to use Figma offline?
Can U Use Figma Offline?
Figma is an online design and collaboration platform that enables design teams to work together on projects remotely. It has quickly become an integral part of many designers' workflow, as it allows them to easily share their designs and collaborate with others in real-time. But the question remains: can you use Figma offline?
Does Figma Work Offline?
Figma is a cloud-based vector graphics editor that allows multiple people to work on the same project at the same time and from anywhere. It has become popular among product teams, UX and UI designers, developers, and engineers due to its ability to quickly create prototypes for web and mobile applications. But does Figma work offline?
Can I Use Figma Desktop Offline?
Figma Desktop is a desktop application version of the Figma design platform that helps you to create, collaborate, and prototype designs. It is available on both Mac and Windows and can be used with or without an internet connection. This makes it incredibly handy for designers working in remote locations or those who need to work offline.
How Use Figma Prototype Offline?
Figmaprototype offline is an incredibly powerful tool for designers, developers, and product managers alike. It allows them to quickly and easily create prototypes of their designs without needing to be connected to the internet. This enables them to work on their projects away from their computer, such as in a coffee shop or on a plane.
Can I Use Figma Without Internet?
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Democrat White calls for campaign finance limits
JAY ROOT
AUSTIN — In a state known for its high-dollar political donations, Democrat Bill White is calling for limits on the size of contributions to candidates for governor. But he still hasn't figured out how much is too much.
White, trying to unseat Republican Gov. Rick Perry, said Monday he would bring both parties together to draft appropriate campaign finance limits. He also renewed his call for limits of $10,000 from people the governor appoints to state boards and commissions.
Though corporate and labor contributions are restricted in Texas, there are no limits on the amount individuals and political actions committees can give. Both White and Perry have received several six-figure donations from wealthy donors and organizations in the 2010 governor's race.
"There ought to be contribution limits to the governor's race from all citizens," said White, the former mayor of Houston. "We need to establish some bipartisan consensus of what those ought to be. Most states have them. I think it's appropriate that Texas would have them."
Perry said he disagrees and said supporters should be able to give what they want.
"People that support me because they believe in good government, I think, should continue to be able to do that," Perry said after a speech in San Antonio. He added that a trial lawyer who supports White is spending millions of dollars to speak out in the campaign, making White's call for limits seem "a little bit disingenuous."
A Democratic group called Back to Basics, funded by Houston trial lawyer Steve Mostyn, has run a series of ads attacking Perry.
White has received over $2 million from the Democratic Governor's Association, making its largest investment ever in a Texas gubernatorial candidate. White is considered the most viable, well-funded Democratic candidate for Texas governor since Ann Richards lost to George W. Bush in 1994.
Perry routinely gets huge donations from wealthy Texans, including a $250,000 contribution he reported last week from Dallas businessman Harold Simmons.


If you haven't bought the "Invoicing with InvoiceXpress for WooCommerce" plugin yet, you can do it here.
After downloading the plugin zip file from your account on our plugin store, you should upload it to your WordPress install on Plugins > Add new > Upload Plugin, and then activate it.
If you already have the free version, make sure to deactivate it first.
You should now set up the InvoiceXpress and WooCommerce taxes.


The body of ninety-two-year-old Jossi Goldberg, Holocaust survivor and American citizen, is found shot to death execution style in his house near Frankfurt. A five-digit number is scrawled in blood at the murder scene. The autopsy reveals an old and unsuccessfully covered tattoo on the corpse's arm—a blood type marker once used by Hitler's SS. Pia Kirchhoff and Oliver von Bodenstein are faced with a riddle. Was the old man not Jewish after all? Who was he, really? Two more, similar murders happen—one a wheelchair-bound old lady in a nursing home, the other a man with a cellar filled with Nazi paraphernalia—and slowly the connection between the victims becomes evident: all of them were lifelong friends with Vera Kaltensee, baroness, well-respected philanthropist, and head of an old, rich family that she rules with an iron fist. Pia and Oliver follow the trail, which leads them all the way back to the end of World War II and the area of Poland that then belonged to East Prussia. No one is who they claim to be, and things only begin to make sense when the two investigators realize what the bloody number stands for—and uncover an old diary and an eyewitness who is finally willing to come forward. The Ice Queen, prequel to the bestseller Snow White Must Die, is a character- and plot-driven mystery about revenge, power, and secrets long forgotten, secrets from a time in German history that still affects the present.
The body of ninety-two-year-old Jossi Goldberg, Holocaust survivor and American citizen, is found shot to death execution style in his house near Frankfurt. A five-digit number is scrawled in blood at the murder scene. The autopsy reveals an old and unsuccessfully covered tattoo on the corpse's arm—a blood type marker once used by Hitler's SS. Pia Kirchhoff and Oliver von Bodenstein are faced with a riddle. Was the old man not Jewish after all? Who was he, really?
Two more, similar murders happen—one a wheelchair-bound old lady in a nursing home, the other a man with a cellar filled with Nazi paraphernalia—and slowly the connection between the victims becomes evident: all of them were lifelong friends with Vera Kaltensee, baroness, well-respected philanthropist, and head of an old, rich family that she rules with an iron fist. Pia and Oliver follow the trail, which leads them all the way back to the end of World War II and the area of Poland that then belonged to East Prussia. No one is who they claim to be, and things only begin to make sense when the two investigators realize what the bloody number stands for—and uncover an old diary and an eyewitness who is finally willing to come forward.
The Ice Queen, prequel to the bestseller Snow White Must Die, is a character- and plot-driven mystery about revenge, power, and secrets long forgotten, secrets from a time in German history that still affects the present.


The season of celebration is under way. Staff recognition events are being held this month for employees retiring, reaching 20-plus years of service and celebrating five-, 10- and 15-year anniversaries. Various members of JHU's leadership, including President Ron Daniels and Provost Lloyd Minor, have shown their appreciation for the collective years of service by attending and delivering remarks at different events held recently on the Homewood and East Baltimore campuses. By the end of June, more than 1,500 employees—with more than 18,240 years of collective service—will have been recognized for celebrating a milestone anniversary.


My wife and I love our adopted city, Manchester, NH.
We've found a number of ways to be involved in the city, one of which was to join the marketing committee for Manchester Connects, an organization focused on connecting people, places, and ideas in our beloved city. Below you will find some of the materials I have designed for the organization so far.


The first time I traveled to Boracay, my friend and I only paid Php 150 for our flight. It was a good deal indeed. This was the time when airlines were just introducing zero fare flight. We flew via Air Asia.
Air Asia introduces new innovative services for the passengers convenience - the Inflight Menu and Air Asia Mobile App.
Last Sunday, I flew in to the island once again via the same airline that first brought me to the beautiful Boracay. This was my third time to visit, but who gets tired of Boracay?
I flew in with other blogger friends who I got to previously travel with. It was my first time to travel with Pax @paxiness though (who is totally fun, sassy and just can't stop talking!).
We first met in NAIA Terminal 4 (the old Domestic Airport) and had early lunch at Vin Vin's (as suggested by Pax! She's so influential! Haha). I love that NAIA Terminal 4 have restaurants and food kiosks. The restroom has been renovated too (which now includes bidet) and there's strong wifi connection.
at the back: Guam-y Bear Myke and Professional Photographer Gian !
Side Story: Guam-y Bear is a term of endearment created by Guamy-Bear Tito Raffy. Check out my #RuthgoestoGuam blogs!
We were held up a few minutes because of the air traffic but the total flight time from Manila to Kalibo or Caticlan is only 40 minutes!
For those who wish to order food during the flight, they can now order via the Air Asia Inflight Meals. I love that you can order rice meals and not just cup noodles!
You can order Bangus Sisig, a Filipino dish made of chunks of boneless milkfish sautéed in onions seasoned with salt, pepper and spices. There's also Buffalo Chicken Strips and Barbeque Cola Beef which are tasty versions of grilled meat with smoky sauce paired with tomato rice or roasted potatoes.
Those on diet and are certified vegetarians need not worry. There's Vegetarian Chickpea Curry or the classic Maan's Pasta Arabiata. New dishes will be made available for on-board and pre-book purchase in all Philippines AirAsia flights this December. There's also dessert which also costs only Php 80. Plus, if you book ahead of time, you get 20% off.
The Menu is also called Santan which pays tribute to the way of cooking which refers to the liquid obtained from pressing shredded coconut meat. Santan is thick, creamy and often use as a substitute for butter, cream or soup stock in Asean cooking.
Air Asia also has a mobile app which travelers can download so they can easily check their flight schedule, announcements, promos and check in to avoid hassle of long lines. I actually flew in without checked-in baggage and I am so proud of myself.
This app is perfect especially that our flight is cancelled today and we were able to easily check the details of the flight via the mobile app.
It was a smooth ride from Manila to the island and we are now hosted in Azalea in Boracay (where we are staying for another night!) #goodweird situation, I know!


Staying organized will help keep the home purchase process less stressful. With packing on your mind, you may forget a few important to-dos. The task list for closing on a property in this article provides items to add to your list.
In a reasonable time prior to closing, contact utility companies to schedule the termination of existing accounts and begin new services. Among these utilities are electricity, oil or gas, Internet and cable, and phone services. For usage based services, the companies often take a meter reading at the cutoff point. If you do not start service at the new address, then they will physically turn off the existing service and assess a fee to return to restart it. Therefore, it is important that you touch base with them ahead of time to prevent disruption of service and additional charges.
If you have school-aged kids, contact school administrative offices to learn what documentation is needed. You ordinarily need school records. You might also need copies of immunization records and proof of residency. Lastly, most districts mandate in-person enrollment.
Call your auto insurance company and let them know about the updated address. Your premium could change based on this. If you are changing states, you must also register your vehicles and obtain a new license. Most states maintain reciprocity and do not require a test.
To prevent mail from getting lost, do not forget to update your address and have mail forwarded. Mail forwarding is done through the United States Postal Service either on their website or in-person. It is meant as a transitional solution and thus lasts for a brief timeframe. Alert everyone to the changed address including creditors, service companies, employers, and family.
The above task list for closing on a property offer just a few key tasks. You may have more to complete depending on your particular situation. For instance, if you operate a business, you should register that. For assistance with your home purchase, contact Bradford Pratt at REMAX on the Charles.


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Q: Merge pdf files with numerical sort I am trying to write a bash script to merge all pdf files of a directory into one single pdf file. The command pdfunite *.pdf output.pdf successfully achieves this but it merges the input documents in a regular order:
1.pdf
10.pdf
11.pdf
2.pdf
3.pdf
4.pdf
5.pdf
6.pdf
7.pdf
8.pdf
9.pdf

while I'd like the documents to be merged in a numerical order:
1.pdf
2.pdf
3.pdf
4.pdf
5.pdf
6.pdf
7.pdf
8.pdf
9.pdf
10.pdf
11.pdf

I guess a command mixing ls -v or sort -n and pdfunite would do the trick but I don't know how to combine them.
Any idea on how I could merge pdf files with a numerical sort?

A: you can embed the result of command using $(),
so you can do following
$ pdfunite $(ls -v *.pdf) output.pdf

or
$ pdfunite $(ls *.pdf | sort -n) output.pdf

However, note that this does not work when filename contains special character such as whitespace.
In the case you can do the following:
ls -v *.txt | bash -c 'IFS=$'"'"'\n'"'"' read -d "" -ra x;pdfunite "${x[@]}" output.pdf'

Although it seems a little bit complicated, its just combination of

*

*Bash: Read tab-separated file line into array

*build argument lists containing whitespace

*How to escape single-quotes within single-quoted strings?
Note that you cannot use xargs since pdfunite requires input pdf's as the middle of arguments.
I avoided using readarray since it is not supported in older bash version, but you can use it  instead of IFS=.. read -ra .. if you have newer bash.

A: Do it in multiple steps. I am assuming you have files from 1 to 99.
 pdfunite $(find ./ -regex ".*[^0-9][0-9][^0-9].*"  | sort) out1.pdf
 pdfunite out1.pdf $(find ./ -regex ".*[^0-9]1[0-9][^0-9].*"  | sort) out2.pdf
 pdfunite out2.pdf $(find ./ -regex ".*[^0-9]2[0-9][^0-9].*"  | sort) out3.pdf

and so on.
the final file will consist of all your pdfs in numerical order.
!!!
Beware of writing the output file such as out1.pdf etc. otherwise pdfunite will overwrite the last file
!!!
Edit:
Sorry I was missing the [^0-9] in each regex. Corrected it in the above commands.

A: You can rename your documents i.e. 001.pdf 002.pdf and so on.

A: destfile=combined.pdf
find . -maxdepth 1 -type f -name '*.pdf' -print0 \
   | sort -z -t '/' -k2n \
   | { cat; printf '%s\0' "$destfile"; } \
   | xargs -0 -x pdfunite

*

*Variable destfile holds the name of the destination pdf file.

*The find command finds all the pdf files in the current directory and outputs them as a NUL delimited list.

*The sort command reads the NUL delimited list of filenames. It specifies a field delimiter of /. It sorts by the 2nd field numerically. (Recall that the output of find looks like ./11.pdf ....)

*We append destfile before sending to xargs, being sure to end it with a NUL.

*xargs reads the NUL delimited args and supplies them to the pdfunite command. We supplied the -x option so that xargs will exit if the command length is too long. We don't want xargs to execute a partially constructed command.

This solution handles filenames with embedded newlines and spaces.

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I'm a new user of ADS and am trying to minimize the mutual coupling between coils in a multi-channel system using the S-parameters.
mutual induction or the S(2,3) (or S(3,2)) at a specific frequency.
I have uploaded the S-matrix related to the equivalent my circuit in .CTI format, and I checked that the 3x3 matrix is present in the file correctly.
Now, after setting the OPTIMIZATION, the GOAL and the VARIABLES, ADS tells me that the matrix components available in the S-Matrix are just 1,2.
It is like it does not see the 3rd row&columns.
Is there any error in my generic procedure, or am I missing some knowledge about the S-matrix or ADS option?
p.s. I was doing the same procedure previously different time and was working, just I was having always to optimize with respect the S(1,1).
There might just be an issue with the syntax of the .s3p file you are using. I would suggest to use a regular ADS S3P component to read the citi .s3p file to see if it returns the same error. If it does then most likely there is a syntax/format issue with the .s3p file.


Richard Kasser, Ph.D. William Mihalko, M.D., Ph.D.
Introduction: Lumbar spinal orthoses (LSOs) are often used as non-surgical treatment and serve to support the spine and alleviate low back pain. More recently, dynamic orthoses claiming to decompress the spine have been introduced. Currently, there is an unserved population of people that suffer from mechanical low back pain (LBP) conditions, such as degenerative disc disease or lumbar foraminal stenosis, that would benefit from spinal decompression and mobility. A previously-developed prototype of dynamic mobility orthosis (DMO1) was designed that provided a distractive load across the lumbar spine but required higher sagittal bending moments and was unable to maintain spinal off-loading throughout extended ranges of movement. The research objectives were to a) Design a new orthosis that reduced bending moment build up and sustained spinal off-loading throughout daily living ranges of flexion and extension movement, b) Test the new orthosis prototype in a controlled laboratory environment, and c) Organize and carry out a clinical pilot study with patients suffering from mechanical LBP to determine the immediate and short-term effects of the new orthosis prototype on LBP and overall patient quality of life. Methods: A mechanical analog upper torso model and programmable robotic testing platform were used to design features of the new prototype (DMO2): a mobility-enabling component (MEC) and a distractive force component (DFC). The DMO2 prototype was tested in a robotic testing platform (RTP) under a 300 N applied vertical torso load over a range of 25° flexion to 10° of extension utilizing a previously-developed protocol. For DMO2, loads carried by the brace were determined throughout flexion and extension. Applied moments to upper torso model and transferred moments to spine were measured. The difference in applied and transferred moments represented brace moment effects. It was determined that DMO2 had limitations, primarily with providing a distractive force to actual human subjects. Because of this, a new orthosis prototype (DMO3) was developed that improved upon the design of the DMO2 MEC and DFC. The DMO3 prototype was designed to provide a constant distractive force with minimal resistance to bending while effectively providing a distractive force to the wearer that could be felt. Also, the MEC of DMO3 included both flexion and extension as well as axial rotation. The DMO3 prototype was tested in the RTP under a 150 N applied vertical load over a range of 25° flexion to 10° of extension utilizing a previously-developed protocol. Also, the DMO3 prototype was tested in the RTP under simulated axial rotation without an applied vertical torso load. For this test, a measurement was made that determined how much axial rotation DMO3 allowed. A clinical study was organized in which two patients with LBP wore the DMO3 prototype during six physical therapy (PT) treatment sessions. Before the treatment sessions began, the patient had a radiograph (x-ray 1) taken and the patient completed a Modified Oswestry Disability Questionnaire (mODI). During each treatment session, a pain score was taken before wearing DMO3 and after completing exercises for 30-40 minutes while wearing the DMO. Additionally, on the last treatment session, a radiograph (x-ray 2) was taken. The lumbar disc height at the diseased and adjacent lumbar levels were measured on x-ray 1 and x-ray 2 and compared. Also, the mODI scores were compared before and after treatment. Results: The DMO2 prototype improved spinal off-loading capacity from 172 N to 290 N at end range flexion and from 247 N to 293 N at end range extension compared to the original DMO1 prototype. End range applied moments (flexion-DMO1: 32.4 Nm / DMO2: 21.7 Nm; extension-DMO1: 15.0 Nm / DMO2: 10.9 Nm) and brace moments (flexion DMO1: 18.6 Nm / DMO2: 6.6 Nm; extension-DMO1: 15.0 Nm / DMO2: 4.4 Nm) were also reduced. The DMO3 prototype was able to support 100% (at vertical stance), 104% (at end range flexion), and 97% (at end range extension) of the applied vertical torso load during simulated flexion and extension. Also, the DMO3 prototype contributed 0 of the 4.1 Nm (at end range flexion), and 4.4 of the 6.6 Nm (at end range extension) of the total bending moment. During simulated axial rotation, the DMO3 prototype was able to achieve 10 degrees of axial rotation in both the clockwise and counterclockwise directions. The DMO3 prototype immediately reduced pain for both patient 1 (p < 0.001) and patient 2 (p = 0.005) during all PT treatment sessions that they participated in. Patient 1 showed an of 2 mm (resolution 0.14 mm) of lumbar disc height at the L5-S1 level between the start and end of the treatments with DMO3. Similarly, patient 2 showed an increase of 0.5 mm at both the L4-L5 and L5-S1 levels. Patient 1 and patient 2 showed a decrease in mODI scores from 70 % to 62% and from 46% to 22%, respectfully. Discussion: An advanced testing assembly was used in this study to carry out the design of two prototypes of a novel dynamic spinal orthosis having the unique design goal of providing spinal offloading while enabling mobility. Two prototype models (DMO2 and DMO3) were built and tested under simulated DLAs in a controlled laboratory environment. Throughout the development of the DMO, each prototype demonstrated significant improvements compared to its predecessor. The means by which the DMO3 prototype produced a distractive force allowed the force output of the DMO to remain constant even with minor fluctuations in vertical displacement as might be experienced in normal flexion and extension motions. Preliminary testing found DMO3 prototype completely removed all pain from patient 1 at five of her six PT treatment visits. Conclusion: A novel dynamic spinal orthosis was designed that maintained spinal off-loading throughout extended ranges of flexion and extension movement without buildup of adverse bending moments. Additionally, the novel orthosis was able to achieve enough axial rotation required for most daily living activities (DLAs). Preliminary testing found this orthosis was also effective on human subjects as pain was reduced during all PT treatment sessions for both patients. An orthosis that provides distraction and mobility has not been designed and the proposed spinal orthosis provided the first evidence of its clinical effectiveness on human subjects. Because of the efficacy of this orthosis, a larger clinical study is warranted to see if the DMO can have short-term and long-term effects on mechanical LBP.
Hillyard, Daniel Clay (http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3154-4444), "A Novel Distractive and Mobility-Enabling Lumbar Spinal Orthosis for Treating Mechanical Low Back Pain" (2017). Theses and Dissertations (ETD). Paper 428. http://dx.doi.org/10.21007/etd.cghs.2017.0438.