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Japan Draws up Cryptocurrency Regulations 'Manual' for G20 Leaders Japan has prepared a "manual" of cryptocurrency regulation proposals that it will hand out to G20 leaders and international financial chiefs. The country will host both the G20 Summit and G20 Ministerial Meetings on June 28-29 in Osaka, and as host, has the right to set much of the agenda for the talks. As previously reported, Tokyo is keen to bring cryptocurrency regulation to the table. Japanese ministers want global leaders to agree on a shared international framework for regulations. Tokyo strongly opposes the status quo – whereby regulations in some G20 nations are exceptionally tight and virtually non-existent in others. Per Sankei Biz, the Japanese government has thus drawn up its "manual" (also described as a "handbook") of cryptocurrency governance proposals and justifications – pertaining to cryptocurrency exchanges in particular. Tokyo is hoping to illustrate the need to implement the following: Systems that protect customer assets International security protocols Systems that provide customers with information – particularly in the event of a hack The book will also outline two damaging hacks that Japanese exchanges suffered last year. The crippling Coincheck hack in January was a watershed moment for Japanese exchange policy. The Zaif hack, which took place in September, also resulted in sweeping legislative changes. Japan has imposed the country's exchanges with a strict set of regulations. Exchanges are obliged to seek operating permits from the regulatory Financial Services Agency, which has the power to conduct extensive, on-site audits or even suspend trade. Exchanges are also policed by the self-regulating Japanese Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA.) For example, Japanese exchange platform SBI Virtual Currencies, owned by financial giant SBI Group, says its recent decision to delist Bitcoin Cash was made in accordance with JVCEA guidelines The G20 has briefly debated cryptocurrency regulations at previous meetings, and has tentatively agreed on the importance of international crypto tax measures, but has so far refrained from taking decisive action.
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Australian radio host says female leaders are 'destroying the joint'
Comments by Australia's best-known radio DJ, Alan Jones, spark outrage and re-ignite debate on sexism in nation's politics
Alan Jones, the radio DJ who accused female leaders of 'destroying the joint'. Photograph: Mike Flokis/Getty Images
Paola Totaro in Sydney
Tue 4 Sep 2012 09.41 EDT
Australia's best known radio DJ has launched a ferocious attack on female politicians, including the prime minister, Julia Gillard, reigniting the debate on sexism in the country's politics.
Alan Jones, a former Wallabies rugby coach and conservative prime ministerial speechwriter, criticised a $A320m (£207m) government initiative to improve female participation, accusing women in power of "destroying the joint".
"She [Gillard] said that we know societies only reach their full potential if women are politically participating. Women are destroying the joint – Christine Nixon in Melbourne, Clover Moore here. Honestly."
Nixon is the state of Victoria's former police commissioner and Clover Moore is a New South Wales MP and longtime lord mayor of Sydney.
Jones's comments came days after a veteran conservative political lobbyist, Grahame Morris, called one of ABC TV's best-known female interviewers, Leigh Sales, a "cow".
Sales had conducted a tough interview with the opposition leader, Tony Abbott, accusing him of being loose with the truth about the effect of government tax policy on the economy. The interview later went viral on YouTube.
The incidents have sparked outrage in Australia. A Facebook petition calling for an advertising boycott against Jones has gained thousands of signatures while a Twitter campaign with the hashtag #destroythejoint has been trending.
According to one of the petition's organisers, Andrew McKeowen, many young people will have heard Jones's attacks. "We call on all companies who advertise on [Jones's radio station] 2GB to publicly distance themselves from Alan Jones's latest sexist tirade, and to make a contribution to furthering gender equality as a sign of support," he said.
Gillard has herself been battling what many prominent political commentators have branded blatant and unprecedented sexist attacks since she won the Labor party leadership in a bloody coup against Kevin Rudd in June 2010.
She has also endured an unrelenting campaign aimed at trying to link her with a former boyfriend who allegedly misused trade union funds in the mid-1990s. This week, she finally lost her cool, accusing her critics of being "misogynists and nutjobs".

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Thoughts On: The Evil Within + DLC
I had it in my head this Halloween that I would replay my favorite Resident Evil games to sort of celebrate the season, but instead I opted to try something new. I told myself it would be good to branch out a bit instead of playing the same games over and over. The Evil Within is a game I've kept in my back pocket for a long time. A game prominently advertised as being from Shinji Mikami, the creator of Resident Evil. Over the years since the games release I've heard various opinions about the game across the web. Some called it a masterpiece, a return to form for the survival horror genre. Others had less flattering things to say, but I held out hope that I would fall closer to the masterpiece side by the end.
I wish I could say the game had a strong start, but it's pretty bad. When the characters started talking I honestly thought that maybe this wasn't the real cast. I really thought this might be like a cold open where they all die and then you get to play with the real characters. This crew is all varying degrees of bad both in terms of the way their characters are written and the way they're acted. Juli is completely monotone and sounds like shes reading off a page with no context. Joseph is your standard smart anime guy, he wouldn't be out of place in any shonen situations, and Sebastian is the extremely boring protagonist. His character just kind of rolls with all the crazy shit that happens with virtually no emotion. That's basically it for the main crew, there are other characters that come and go but these 3 are the primary players.
The story in the game is fairly simple, but it's told in a convoluted way. For most of the game things just kind of happen and never get explained. A lot of the details are in the collectibles which is a real shame because the finer details are what make the plot interesting. Without those collectibles the game is real thin. I knew from the start that the game wasn't really taking place in the real world, but it's really not explained what the hell is happening from beginning to end. All you know is that bad shit is happening and you need to find your crew and help out a patient from the mental hospital who always conveniently gets away from you every fucking time you start to catch up. Even with the collectibles it can be hard to piece together what's really happening from moment to moment. The 2 story based DLC's are absolutely necessary to get the full picture, and that really fucking sucks because the DLC is just plain awful.
The core gameplay here is really fantastic. It's a little hard to explain but the feel of the shooting is phenomenal. There's just enough sway on the aim, just enough pop to the shots to really make each shot impactful. There are only a few weapons you get your hands on but each and every one gets use because ammo is always scarce. The games combat difficulty is absolutely spot on. It reminds me of Resident Evil 4 in that regard. Every combat arena produces an intense battle that left me physically drained by the end. You always have just enough resources to push through but never enough to make it easy. The game is fucking awesome, but only when you're in combat. The real problem with the game is that it's chock full of set pieces that pull you out of the experience. Every time I started to get in any sort of rhythm the game pulled the rug from under me. There are terrible chase sequences and god awful stealth sequences with one hit kill enemies that only serve to frustrate. There isn't any real indication of how enemies detect you, it sort of seems to just happen. Each of these sections come down to basic trial and error. You will die many times until you find just the right path to success. This lead me to the two terrible pieces of DLC that round of the package. These DLC's taken together are 6 straight hours of this same trial and error stealth. In them you play as Juli, and you sneak around while weaving your way in and out of the story from the main game. You have no weapons except the occasional axe you can only use one time for some inexplicable reason. Instead you have a flashlight and the ability to lure enemies by yelling. If the stealth was built out this could have been awesome, but instead it's a damnable slog. If you get seen you're fucked, it's almost impossible to escape and reset the enemies. You can only sprint for 3 seconds before you get forced into a painfully slow jog. My time with the DLC basically consisted of me getting seen, trying to run, dying in two hits, and repeating until I found the optimal path. I wanted to just give up so many times but the plot details this DLC provides are really interesting. They make the main games plot significantly better in retrospect, and had just enough bit and pieces of story to keep me going.
The term mixed bag is a little long in tooth but it's very relevant when it comes to The Evil Within. The characters are boring and the plot is thin but contains surprising depth under the surface. There is a lot to love about the core gameplay but the haphazard stealth and overwrought chase sequences only serve to ruin the pacing. The DLC is terrible from a gameplay standpoint but brings the depth of the plot to the surface in a tantalizing way. I desperately wanted to like this game but by the end all I felt was ambivalence. I almost hit the point where I wanted to replay the game because the core shooting was so fun, but I never want to go through any of those stealth and chase sequences ever again. As I write this I'm really contemplating playing the sequel, but I just don't know if I have the patience this Hallows Eve.
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A Simple Explanation for Intractable Pruritis
Was this patient's pruritus the manifestation of a single multi-system disease involving the lungs and nervous system, or a separate entity occurring in the presence of other unrelated medical problems?
A 71 year old male of Honduran descent was referred to the Einstein Allergy/Immunology clinic because of severe generalized pruritus without a rash of 9 months duration. He had been previously evaluated by several specialists and had been treated with antihistamines and oral corticosteroids without success.
Pruritus, or itch, is defined as an unpleasant sensation that provokes the desire to scratch. Despite its apparent triviality, it can be terribly troubling for patients, especially since it is so persistent, prone to occur completely unexpectedly and so difficult to treat successfully. There is a long list of dermatological and systemic medical conditions that can cause pruritus without rash and successful treatment usually depends not solely on drug therapy but requires intensive medical investigation to discover the cause of the problem. This is often difficult to accomplish so that this patient's history of 9 months of pruritus despite medical treatment and numerous specialist evaluations is not uncommon.
The patient's medical history included a number of other medical problems. Three years prior to the visit he had developed gradually progressive, bilateral upper and lower extremity numbness and weakness that was diagnosed as chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) by electromyography and nerve conduction velocity (EMG/NCV) testing. He was placed on oral corticosteroids for the CIDP, although it is not clear that this treatment was at all helpful. He reported having had a "stroke" nine years prior although repeated imaging of the brain demonstrated no evidence of an old infarct. He was also diagnosed with asthma and chronic rhinosinusitis 3 years before and had hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
There were no obvious environmental factors in his home such as pets, feathers or dampness. He was not a cigarette smoker. Travel history was notable for emigration to the United States 35 years previously, and travel abroad the most recent being a trip back to Honduras 3 years previously. Medications at the time of the first visit included hydrochlorothiazide, valsartan, atorvastation, aspirin, metformin, albuterol, ipratropium, salmeterol/fluticasone, and tamsulosin.
At this point, this patient presents a common medical dilemma; is his pruritus the manifestation of a single multi-system disease involving the lungs and nervous system, or a separate entity occurring in the presence of other unrelated medical problems? Traditionally, when faced with complex medical problems, physicians are taught to apply Occam's razor (the law of parsimony); that the simplest (usually single) diagnosis is usually the correct one. However, as patients age and develop multiple medical problems, it is not unusual to find that a single diagnosis cannot explain every symptom or sign. This may be especially true with a symptom such as pruritus that is so common and can develop in patients with other medical problems for reasons that are unrelated to their underlying conditions.
In my experience with patients like this, with multiple medical problems and therefore taking multiple medications, one of the most common causes of pruritus even without a rash is a drug allergy. The history of asthma and sinusitis suggests that he may be allergy-prone (atopic). Since he was on multiple medications, drug-induced pruritus was a reasonable cause. However, he did not start taking any new medication before the pruritus began, making it a little less likely that a drug allergy was causing the pruritus. Other than that, at this point, no etiology can be definitely excluded, and more information is needed.
Physical exam confirmed the history of multiple complaints and was significant for diffuse skin excoriations but no rash, prolonged expirations, unsteady gait, and sensorimotor deficits in both lower extremities. The peak expiratory flow rate was significantly reduced (330 L/min, predicted = 477 L/min). Skin testing with a battery of 14 common inhalant allergens, including many types of mold spores was negative.
The physical examination confirms a few facts and makes some diagnoses less likely. There is no obvious rash, indicating that the pruritus probably doesn't have a primary dermatological cause, such as chronic urticaria, atopic dermatitis or psoriasis. On the other hand, the presence of excoriations indicates that the pruritus is probably quite intense. There is also significant neurological disease and some pulmonary disease as manifested by the airway obstruction. The negative skin testing makes an allergic cause only a little less likely.
Previous pulmonary function testing (PFT), which demonstrated decreased FEV1 and FVC, normal FEV1/FVC ratio, and no significant bronchodilator response (Figure). A chest x-ray revealed old inflammatory disease and no active disease (Figure) and a chest CT without contrast demonstrated bilateral lung nodules with diffuse ground-glass opacities (Figure).
The irreversible airway obstruction suggests chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and makes asthma a little less likely. However, the absence of a significant cigarette smoking or occupational exposure history argues against this diagnosis. The most important finding is the abnormal chest CT. This is the first piece of evidence that there is significant pulmonary disease other than asthma and it makes me a little more suspicious that there is some underlying multisystem problem. Again, more data is required.
Laboratory testing including serum chemistries, liver function tests, antinuclear antibody, antineutrophilic cytoplasm antibodies, HIV antibodies, sedimentation rate, urine/serum protein electrophoresis, serum IgA, IgG, and IgM were all within normal limits.
However a complete blood count was remarkable for marked leukocytosis (18.4 x 103/mm3) with 59% eosinophils (absolute - ?). Total serum IgE was very high (9562 IU/mL, normal < 180 IU/mL).
This pattern of laboratory abnormalities transforms this rather puzzling case with a number of potential diagnoses to one that has only a very few possibilities. The very high levels of eosinophils and IgE make it almost certain that these abnormalities are either directly related or actually causative of the pruritus. Although there are numerous causes of eosinophilia, there are few conditions of eosinophilia associated with an asthma-like presentation and pulmonary infiltrates. Those conditions include chronic eosinophilic pneumonia, acute bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA), Churg-Strauss syndrome and parasitic infections, including tropical pulmonary eosinophilia (TPE).
Churg-Strauss syndrome is an eosinophilic vasculitis with peripheral eosinophilia, but serum IgE levels of this magnitude are unusual in this condition. Conversely, ABPA is characterized by high levels of serum IgE but eosinophilia of this magnitude is unusual. The negative skin test to Aspergillus fumigatus and other molds also makes this diagnosis unlikely. Pulmonary disease and elevated serum IgE are also less common in the idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome and eosinophilic leukemia,
The combination of eosinophilia and elevated serum IgE strongly suggest some type of systemic allergic stimulation, such is seen with a parasitic infestation.
Review of his medical records indicated that he had eosinophilia for the past 7 years. His eosinophil count began increasing 7 years prior to our evaluation and had reached a plateau 2 years before. Most unusually, his eosinophil count continued to increase after he was started on oral corticosteroids three years previously, for the presumed CIPD (Figure).
This is a very important clue. Eosinophils are exquisitely sensitive to corticosteroids and eosinophilia of almost every etiology, except infestation with a viable parasite or eosinophilic leukemia, will decrease even on relatively low dose corticosteroid therapy.
Because of the eosinophilia and his Honduran background, he had been previously evaluated for parasitic infections. However, several stool analyses for ova and parasites were negative and a previous colonoscopy had revealed severe eosinophilic bowel inflammation, but no parasites.
Despite the previous evaluation, we felt that the patient was likely to have parasitic disease. The most common parasitic disease that we see in this setting is infection with Strongyloides stercoralis. Strongyloides infections are known to last for decades, so this patient could have been infected while residing in Honduras 35 years ago. Typically, these infections remain dormant until patients become immunocompromised. When this happens, strongyloidiasis hyperinfection syndrome develops, in which large numbers of recently released larvae burrow through the intestine and migrate to the lungs. The resultant large allergenic load stimulates the eosinophilia and increase in serum IgE. Commonly, the immunosuppression is iatrogenic, from corticosteroid therapy. Despite the active strongyloides infection, stool ova and parasite examinations are often negative and diagnosis is made through serological testing.
Parasite serologies demonstrated positive Strongyloides antibodies by enzyme-linked immunoassay (ELISA) (observed level = 77, positive > 8), positive antifilarial IgG1, and positive serum antifilarial antibody (observed level = 19.7 mg/mL, positive > 14.0 mg/mL) (Table ). Antifilarial IgG4, stool ova and parasites, and blood microfilariae levels were negative.
The patient was treated with ivermectin (200 mcg/kg/day) for 2 days as treatment for the presumed Strongyloides stercoralis infection. The pruritus rapidly and almost completely resolved and his respiratory symptoms improved significantly. Post-treatment PFT demonstrated improved FEV1 and FVC. One month after treatment, his eosinophil count had decreased to 5 percent and has remained at that level for 6 more months (Figure 1). Six months after treatment, the serum IgE had also dropped significantly to 1718, and by 10 months had dropped even further to 947 IU/ml (Figure). The only symptom that had not yet improved 10 months after ivermectin treatment is the polyneuropathy.
This infection affects an estimated 30 million people worldwide, and is endemic to Southeast Asia, Latin America, sub-Saharan Africa, and the Southeastern United States but has a low prevalence in developed societies (1). It undergoes a complex life cycle within humans. Within the small intestinal mucosa of infected humans, adult S. stercoralis females lay eggs that hatch into rhabditiform larvae, which may exit the body via feces (1). Rhabditiform larvae may develop into either infective filariform larvae (which penetrate intact skin and initiate infection) or free-living adults (which mate and lay eggs from which rhabditiform larvae hatch). Infective filariform larvae travel through the circulation to the lungs. From the lungs, the filariform larvae enter the airway and are swallowed, and subsequently migrate to the small intestine where they become adults (1). The S. stercoralis life cycle is unique in that autoinfection may occur: rhabditiform larvae become infective filariform larvae, which penetrate either the skin of the perianal region or the intestinal mucosa; in both cases, the infective filariform larvae may reach the lungs and small intestine (as described above) or disseminate throughout the body (1). Autoinfection may result in chronic infections lasting several decades even in individuals who have not recently traveled to endemic areas. S. stercoralis infections have been reported to persist for as long as 65 years (2).
S. stercoralis infections may be asymptomatic or present with cutaneous, gastrointestinal, pulmonary, or systemic manifestations. S. stercoralis causes a motile, serpiginous, urticarial rash (i.e. larva currens) frequently seen on the buttocks, groin, and trunk (1). Gastrointestinal manifestations consist of diarrhea, indigestion, abdominal bloating, nausea, and anorexia (1). Pulmonary strongyloidiasis may present with cough, dyspnea, or a clinical state that resembles pneumonia or asthma (1). In hyperinfection syndrome, invasive filariform larvae cause leakage of gut flora from damaged bowel. This condition, which carries a mortality rate as high as 87%, may result in gram-negative septicemia, pneumonia, meningitis, and disseminated bacterial and fungal infections (1,3). Hyperinfection is most commonly seen in patients with immunosuppression, human T-lymphotropic virus (HTLV-1), kidney allograft recipients, and patients using corticosteroids (1). Due to the risk of this potentially fatal condition in immunosuppressed individuals, it is important to consider S. stercoralis in any patient who has traveled to endemic regions before administering steroid therapy. This patient illustrates the distinct organ systems (e.g. cutaneous, pulmonary, neurologic) that may be affected by S. stercoralis or associated eosinophilia (4).
The heterogeneous clinical presentations of S. stercoralis often lead to delays in diagnosis and treatment. S. stercoralis may be diagnosed by identifying larvae in stool samples. However, in most cases, the intestinal worm load is low and the excreted larvae are scant. Single stool examinations may only detect S. stercoralis in 30% of cases although repeated stool testing improves sensitivity. It has been reported that examining 7 serial stool samples leads to diagnostic sensitivity approaching 100% (5,6). Strongyloides serology is approximately 95% sensitive and 29% specific, while positive and negative predictive values are 30% and 95%, respectively (7). Positive results must be interpreted with caution as these serologies are known to cross-react with other parasitic infections (e.g. filariasis, schistosomiasis, and Ascaris lumbricoides) (8,9). Parasitic infections, including S. stercoralis, are also associated with increased serum levels of antigen-specific IgE (10). Recent data suggest that helminth-specific IgE may persist for years following treatment even in the absence of re-exposure to parasites (10). Chest radiographic findings associated with S. stercoralis are nonspecific, and may include pleural effusions or interstitial, alveolar, segmental, or lobar pulmonary infiltrates (11). This patient demonstrated the difficulties associated with microscopic identification of S. stercoralis. Although positive anti-filarial antibodies further complicated the clinical picture, these results may be explained by assay cross-reactivity. In the setting of a relevant medical history, chronic eosinophilia and positive serologies, treatment was initiated with favorable results.
The treatment of S. stercoralis is complicated by the organism's unique ability to undergo autoinfection and chronically persist. The preferred therapy is ivermectin, which has been considered at least as effective as thiabendazole (1,12). Following prolonged treatment with either medication, an estimated 90 % of patients demonstrate resolution of presenting symptoms and eosinophilia. Ivermectin is recognized as having less frequent side effects than thiabendazole, which is associated with a relatively higher relapse rate and gastrointestinal symptoms (1,12). After treatment is administered, it is difficult to gauge when the organism has been completely eradicated due to the poor diagnostic sensitivity of stool testing. The optimal dosing schedule for ivermectin has yet to be determined (13).
Although disseminated strongyloidiasis is exceedingly rare in developed societies, clinicians must maintain a high index of suspicion in immunosuppressed patients and those being considered for corticosteroid therapy. This may become a more frequent problem as globalization increases travel between developed and undeveloped countries. Given the nonspecific clinical findings and difficulties in definitive diagnosis, S. stercoralis infectionpresents considerable diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Strongyloidiasis may masquerade as other diseases, and can potentially result in septicemia and death. Early recognition of S. stercoralis infections based on clinical presentation, radiography, and laboratory studies should prompt immediate treatment initiation in order to avoid potentially catastrophic consequences.
Somewhat ironically, the patient felt so much better after the ivermectin treatment that he flew to Honduras for an extended vacation. Hopefully, he will not become re-infected with Strongyloides or any other parasite.


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Keola announced as Small Business of the Year 2013
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The Keola team with the Small Business of the Year Award trophy, plus the trophy for being a Finalist in the Excellence in Innovation Award. (Left to right: Scott – Project Manager; Amrish – Project Manager; Sangita – Office Manager; Sanjesh – Managing Director; Rohil – Project Support.)
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Earlier this year, Keola won at the New Zealand Commercial Project Awards… and now we've won another award!
Last week Keola won the Best Small Business Award at the Westpac Auckland West Business Awards – and were also Finalists in the Excellence in Innovation Award.
Business owner Sanjesh Lal says: "I entered these Awards not expecting to win: all I was looking for was some feedback from the Judges, and to get benchmarked against other businesses. I had a feeling we were doing some things well, but there are always improvements to be made, and it's those improvements I want to focus on. Winning the Best Small Business Award is a huge boost for the whole team – it shows that we're heading in the right direction."
Keola started up in difficult economic times
Keola was founded in 2007, just as the global recession was starting.
"If you ever need a challenge, start a house building company in a recession, when people aren't even building a fence," says Sanjesh.
Sanjesh's hard work has paid off. He says, "Starting a business in such adverse conditions means you have to plan your finances and cash flow very carefully. Likewise, getting all your internal systems and processes running efficiently is essential: time is money, and every little incremental change makes a difference to the bottom line. Because we had these extreme challenges from Day One, it's forced us to work smart as well as hard."
Keola thrives on the challenges of difficult conditions – and difficult sites
Keola is no stranger to hard work, as its core business is designing and building luxury architectural homes on steep and difficult sections in Auckland. Often, these are sections that other builders have refused to build on, or deemed too expensive to build on.
For example, Keola has built houses where:
2/3 of the building platform is over a creak;
On extremely steep sites that have geotechnical and structural issues;
On rock foundations where special foundation systems were needed;
Over old underground streams that have been filled in.
An example of an architecturally designed Keola Home – where 2/3 of the building platform is suspended over a creek.
You can see a Gallery of architectural design and build projects, or read what customers say about building with Keola.
Are you looking for a builder with high standards? Contact us to discuss your project →
We've been commissioned to build NZ's largest childcare centre
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Winners! Keola triumph at the New Zealand Commercial Project Awards
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Keola won its first National award this month for building the Magic Kingdom Childcare Centre in Blockhouse Bay, Auckland...
NZ Green Building Council Case Study
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Gold! Keola's success at the Commercial Project Awards 2016
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So you want to be a Smokejumper?
Living in Southern California we hear it every year, it's going to be another hot season. With temperatures reaching 95 degrees in the early part of April, we know that this will be a sizzling summer too. With historic drought conditions and low critical levels in our snowpacks, we have seen an increase in wildfire activity throughout the state. In reality, it will take all residents and a small army of people to keep this Golden State from burning out of control.
The United States Forest Service enlists a growing number of firefighters to help maintain 193 million acres of majestic lands. Every once in a while, firefighters are faced with a most challenging task of reaching a section of the mountainside far from roads or marked trails. The only way to reach these far-off places is to drop firefighters from planes.
45 pound work capacity test: 3 miles in 45 minutes.
This list is only to qualify for training and must include a completed education history and work experience. According to the California Smokejumper field requirements, an individual will also be chosen in terms of abilities, character, and proven performance during rookie training.
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What are some of the ways smokejumpers overcome the dangers of their job?
From the reading and by watching the video, why do you believe these men and women choose this as a career path?
Hoping for a wet winter in California.
I think they overcome the dangerous of their job because they train and do pull ups,push ups and sit ups and they run 1.5 miles in 11 minutes. I also think they chose that career because they may like doing that job and saving the forest and wild life.
Samantha 101, great thoughts. I like how you showed details from the article.
Smokejumpers overcome the danger by practicing their job every day. Men and women chose this career because they want to help the forest e safe.
Super Anais! Practice makes better!
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phone numbers 102: area codes
(Read part 1 of this series)
I've decided to put off the promised discussion of phone number formatting in order to instead discuss in greater detail the components of a telephone number.
I'm sure this will be rather boring to most readers. In fact, I find it a bit so myself. However, I think it's important to be precise.
On the "international plane", a phone number consists of two or perhaps three parts. E.164 defines these parts, and I'll explain them.
All fully qualified phone numbers have a country code (one to three digits written with a plus sign in front, such as "+1" or "+972" or "+86"). Simple enough. Country codes uniquely identify the single country where the call should be routed, except when they don't. The country code +1 is shared among the 24 countries in North America and the Caribbean, and the country code +7 is shared between Russia and Kazakhstan. Other shared country codes include +262, +290, and +358.
The second part is the "national destination number", also known as the city code. In the phone number "+1 (206) 323-0020", the city code is 206. All NANP city codes (normally called area codes) are 3 digits long. In a phone number such as "+44 20 7481 8595", the city code is "20" for London. The UK's city codes range from short (20) to long (176 83).
Nongeographic area codes, such as the common toll-free "800" and variants, are also national destination codes.
Some countries don't have city codes. All phone numbers in Estonia, for example, are fully nongeographic.
The third part of the phone number (still viewed solely from the international plane) is the subscriber number. This is allocated in a way that is entirely up to the nation and its telephone company. From an international perspective, assignment procedures for this numbering space are completely opaque.
Let's drop down a level, to the "national plane". Here things get much more varied and interesting.
In the United States, 3-digit area codes are assigned to a city-sized region. The next level of assignment is a 3-digit "exchange code". In the number "+1 (812) 232-1715", the area code is "812" and the exchange code is "232". Typically each exchange code corresponds to a particular piece of switching equipment that provides telephone service to up to 10,000 subscribers. In the past 15 years, however, telephone companies have been allocated numbering blocks that are 4 digits long, called "thousands blocks" because they contain one thousand phone numbers. In this example, the thousands block would be "232-1". These assignments are managed by the North American Number Plan Administration. The NANP structure has stayed substantially the same since it was created in 1951 to allow direct distance dialling (DDD).
The US has fixed-length phone numbers with fixed-length area codes and exchange codes. Are there any countries with varying length area codes? I'm glad you asked!
In the United Kingdom, area codes vary in length from two to six digits, but the total length of the national number (area code and subscriber number together) is fixed at 10 digits in almost all cases. Assignments are handled by Ofcom. Number blocks assigned in the UK also vary in length. Due to a lack of foresight, area codes in the UK have been changed multiple times since direct distance dialling (Subscriber Trunk Dialling, STD) was introduced in 1958.
So far we've looked at two countries whose phone numbers are all the same length. Is it common for phone numbers to vary in length within a country?
Yes! It's common, for example, for mobile numbers to be one or two digits longer than fixed-line numbers. Germany, however, is an extreme example of this.
In Germany, area codes can be from two to five digits long. The numbers within those area codes also vary in length, but the two are not required to add up to any particular length. Subscriber numbers can be as short as three digits in rural areas, or as long as eight digits in dense urban areas. Digits dialed after the subscriber number are also passed on to the subscriber's ISDN telephone, allowing for direct dialling of extensions as if they are a normal telephone number.
This structure comes from the history of Germany's telephone network. They used to use Step-By-Step telephone switchgear, which is much more conducive to variable-length numbers than any other type. It also requires much more discipline to set up properly than any other type of mechanical switchgear. Step systems were used in almost every country, but Germany had the largest single deployment.


In 1943 Berlin, Marco, who is Roma, is desperate to get out of Nazi Germany. When his Jewish boyfriend, Alex is arrested, and his cousin disappears, Marco blames himself. In order to save Alex and his cousin, Marco enlists the help of his sister, Alex's stepsister, and a Nazi girl.
Over ten days in 1943 Berlin, six teenagers witness and try to escape the Nazi round-ups. This thriller gives voice to the unheard victims of Nazism — the Roma, the disabled, homosexuals, intermarried Jews, and political enemies of the regime.
Marko screwed up. But he's good at swallowing his fear.
By now, the 17-year-old 'Gypsy' should be far from Nazi Germany. By now, he should be with Alex. That's how they planned it. But while Marko has managed to escape the Gestapo, Alex has been arrested in the final round-ups of Berlin's Jews. Even worse, Marko's little cousin Kizzy is missing. And Marko knows he's to blame.
Yet the tides of war are turning. With hundreds of Christian women gathered in the streets to protest the round-ups, the Nazis have suspended the trains to the camps. But for how long? Marko must act now. Against time, and with British warplanes bombing Berlin, Marko hatches a dangerous plan to rescue Alex and find Kizzy.
There are three people who can help: Marko's sister with her connections to the Resistance, Alex's Catholic stepsister, and a mysterious Nazi girl with a deadly secret.
But will Marko own up to how Kizzy disappeared? And then there's the truth about Alex — they just wouldn't understand.
The holocaust, Anti-semitism, Nazis, ableism, murder, death, homophobia/homomisia, hatred of Roma, hatred of disabled people.


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Turkish Cypriot and Turkish Media Review 04.04.18 No. 66/18
[01] Turkey's first nuclear plant kick-started by Erdogan, Putin
[02] S-400s will be deployed to Turkey in July 2019: Official
[03] Ozersay: "A custom duty on the humanitarian aid sent by the Republic of Cyprus to Greek Cypriots and Maronites should not be imposed"
[04] Akdag will probably carry out an illegal visit in the occupied area of Cyprus within the next days
[05] Nami argues that hydrocarbons could be turned into opportunity if will exists
[06] A proposal for 2,000 "exceptional citizenships" is being prepared
[07] More about the Greek Cypriot missing in the occupied area of Cyprus
[08] Ozgurgun says no to open-ended negotiation talks
[09] Columnist: A crisis exists between CTP and HP
[10] Sefik sees no problem for holding "municipal elections" on 1 July
[11] Journalist Hasan Cemal receives suspended jail sentence
Turkish Hurriyet Daily News (04.04.18 http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/erdogan-putin-attend-ground-breaking-ceremony-of-turkeys-first-nuclear-plant-129709) reports that Turkey and Russia launched construction of Turkey's first nuclear power plant in the southern province of Mersin with a ceremony in Ankara on April 3.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin jointly lay the ground for the plant on the Mediterranean coast via a video teleconference held at the presidential complex.
"The Akkuyu plant will become the 56th nuclear plant under construction in the world. When the first reactor of the Akkuyu plant is put into operation in 2023, Turkey will join the family of nuclear energy producers," Erdogan said.
"The distance we have covered in our relations with Russia in the last 15 years is very important," he added, also referring to an agreement for Ankara to purchase long-range S-400 missile defense systems from Russia and the Turkstream natural gas pipeline project to transport Russian gas.
"We are not just kick-starting the construction of Turkey's first nuclear plant, we are founding Turkey's nuclear sector," Putin said at the ceremony.
"We aim to produce the first energy unit in 2023. We will be doing so on the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Turkey. When all units are in operation, the nuclear plant will supply 10 % of Turkey's electricity demand," he added.
Turkey's TAEK atomic energy authority on April 2 granted Russian builder Rosatom a construction license to start work on the first unit of the Akkuyu nuclear power plant, state-run Anadolu Agency reported.
"As a result of the construction license process, an important step in the project started nearly three years ago, being completed ... it has been decided by TAEK to grant a construction license for the construction of the first unit of the Akkuyu Nuclear Plant," read a TAEK statement.
Meanwhile, Turkey's approval for Gazprom's onshore portion of the TurkStream gas pipeline's second line is still pending, Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said on April 3.
Akkuyu nuclear plant will be built by Russia's Rosatom on the Mediterranean coast for a price tag of $20 billion.
Rosatom holds a majority share in the plant with 51 %. The remaining 49 % stake was originally planned to be divided between a Turkish consortium of three contracting conglomerates under the name Cengiz-Kolin-Kalyon (CKK). However, Kolin and Kalyon recently decided to pull out of the project, citing an inability to agree on commercial terms.
Erdogan will host Putin and Iranian counterpart Hasan Rouhani on April 4 to discuss the ongoing Astana and Sochi processes to bring an end to the conflict in Syria.
Turkish Hurriyet Daily News (04.04.18 http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/s-400s-will-be-deployed-to-turkey-in-july-2019-official-129749) reports that Russia will deliver the first batteries of the S-400 anti-ballistic missile systems in July 2019 after Turkey's demand to bring forward the time of delivery, the head of the Turkish procurement agency has said upon a joint decision by the Turkish and Russian Presidents to prioritize cooperation on augmenting Turkey's air defense.
"The time of delivery cited on the agreement for the procurement of S-400s has been brought forward to July 2019," Ismail Demir, the head of the Undersecreteriat for Defense Industries (SSM) was quoted as saying by daily Hurriyet on April 4.
Demir's statement followed an agreement voiced by Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on April 3 after a lengthy meeting in the Turkish capital. Russia was planning to deliver these systems to Turkey in early 2020.
Turkey has long been under pressure from its main NATO allies, particularly the United States, to cancel the agreement for the procurement of the S-400s systems, as they cannot be interoperable with existing NATO anti-ballistic defense architecture. There were also concerns that Russian involvement in operating the S-400s will allow Moscow to have access to the allied codes and information about NATO facilities on Turkish soil.
Erdogan, however, was defiant against pressures and reactions from the allied countries."We have made our agreement on the S-400s. We have closed this chapter. This job is done," he said at the joint press conference with Putin.
There are concerns that Turkey's purchase of Russian-made sophisticated air defense systems could trigger punitive measures, as stipulated in the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA), a bill that was passed by the United States Congress in 2017.
"We have decided with President Erdogan in our meeting to speed up the delivery of the S-400 systems," Russian President Vladimir Putin said, referring to the purchase that has raised concerns among Turkey's NATO partners.
"Our Turkish colleagues made a request in the meetings. We will accelerate the process," the Russian President added.
"This is an issue of commerce. Companies are working on it," Putin said.
Turkish Cypriot daily Yeni Duzen newspaper (04.04.18) reports that the so-called foreign minister and deputy prime minister Kudret Ozersay stated that a custom duty on the humanitarian aid sent by the Republic of Cyprus to enclaved Greek Cypriots and Maronites who live in the breakaway regime should not be imposed.
He made these statements speaking yesterday during a meeting of the "council of ministers".
As he stated a new procedure regarding the issue will be followed.
Turkish Cypriot daily Kibris newspaper (04.04.18) reports that so-called prime minister Tufan Erhurman, speaking yesterday in the so-called assembly announced that Turkey's Deputy Prime Minister responsible for Cyprus Affairs, Recep Akdag will probably hold a "visit" in the "TRNC". However, Erhurman did not gave more details about the date and the reason of the "visit"
Turkish Cypriot illegal Bayrak (04.04.18, http://www.brtk.net/nami-niyet-varsa-hidrokarbon-firsata-donusturulebilir/) broadcasts that Ozdil Nami, self-styled minister of economy and energy of the breakaway regime in the occupied area of the Republic of Cyprus, has argued that the hydrocarbons issue could be turned into an opportunity and not a threat, in case there is a will. Addressing today a panel on planning and administrating the electricity production in the occupied area of Cyprus, Nami claimed that his call for cooperation with his "Greek Cypriot counterpart", as he described Energy Minister George Lakkotripis, is still valid.
Noting that the "government" attaches great importance to the field of energy, Nami said that in their "program" they gathered the issue under five chapters: the energy production to serve growth, the reduction of the input costs in the production, the production of high quality energy, the diversity in the production and the production of environment-friendly energy.
Recalling that an "agreement" to transfer electricity to the occupied area of Cyprus from Turkey with undersea cables was signed in 2016, Nami noted that the interests of the consumer should be taken into consideration in the energy production.
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Turkish Cypriot daily Yeni Duzen newspaper (04.04.18) reports that Aysegul Baybars, self-styled minister of interior of the breakaway regime in the occupied area of the Republic of Cyprus, has said that they have reached the final stage of examining the issue of 2,000 "exceptional citizenships" granted during the National Unity Party (UBP) � Democratic Party (DP) so-called government. In statements to the paper, Baybars noted that during this month they will submit a proposal to the "council of ministers" regarding the annulment of the "citizenships" which will be considered as "illegal" and added that they will take the advice of the "law department" regarding cases on which uncertainty exists. She pointed out that they know the number of the "illegal citizenships" but refrained from revealing it.
Referring to the rural plots of land allotted by the regime, Baybars said that intense demand continues for these plots of land and added that the applications regarding some "irregularities" are being examined.
Under the front-page title: "Murder suspicions", Turkish Cypriot daily Diyalog newspaper (04.04.18) reports on the case of the Greek Cypriot missing in the occupied area of Cyprus, Solomos Apostolides and writes that the so-called police has serious suspicions for Apostolides that he was murdered.
According to the paper, Apostolides had crossed into the occupied area of Cyprus last Wednesday from the occupied Zodia crossing point with his car and since then he was reported by his family as missing.
The paper speaks about the possibility of him to be murdered. Invoking reliable sources, the paper writes that the "police" have launched investigations starting from the fact that during the night of the 28th of March when he had crossed into the "TRNC" with his car with license plate (MET 470), Apostolides met a 35-year man with the initials E.S. The police launched an "investigation" into the house of that person who has reportedly departed for abroad and found out a bloody shirt. The paper adds that Apostolides was frequently crossing into the "TRNC" and meeting with this man. The "police" continue its "investigation" and examines the possibility on the Apostolides' assassination.
Turkish Cypriot daily Haberal Kibrisli newspaper (04.04.18) reports that the main opposition National Unity Party (UBP) leader Huseyin Ozgurgun, speaking in a televised program yesterday, evaluated several issues which are in the daily agenda of the occupied area of Cyprus and also the Cyprus problem.
Referring to the internal situation in the party, Ozgurgun claimed that there are some who are trying to divide the party. "We will not give them this opportunity", Ozgurgun said, adding that he will be candidate for the party leadership during the party's congress in autumn.
Referring to the Cyprus problem and the Cyprus negotiation talks, Ozgurgun said that his party's positions are clear and known. Ozgurgun stressed the need not to proceed to negotiation talks if they are going to be open-ended, claiming that again will yield no result. "But if a deadline is given, we have no objections concerning the negotiation process. There is nothing left which has not been discussed. But if we say again 'let's meet to talks, let's drink coffee, let's eat meatballs and we will see later, this is nothing else but serving the games of the Greek Cypriot side", Ozgurgun alleged.
Writing in his column in Turkish Cypriot daily Kibris Postasi newspaper (04.04.18), columnist Gokhan Altiner reports that a crisis exists between the two of the four "coalition government partners". "The four parties held a group meeting last week and Kudret Ozersay, chairman of the People's Party (HP) was warned by the Republican Turkish Party (CTP) on some issues during this group meeting", notes the columnist adding:
"A CTP source of mine commented on this by saying 'everyone should know his position'. [�] On the other hand, another crisis came up having as source Asim Akansoy, CTP's deputy in Famagusta. During some television programs he had participated last week, Akansoy criticized minister of foreign affairs Kudret Ozersay, because of his political stance on the Cyprus problem. This situation annoyed the People's Party wing and this was shared with the CTP. [�] On the other hand, another crisis was experienced yesterday and, if I may say so, the HP 'fixed' its coalition partners on the issue of the consultants and moreover instead of doing this behind closed doors, it did it openly and publicly. This was truly Ozersay's stake to spoil the government. [�]"
Turkish Cypriot daily Yeni Duzen newspaper (04.04.18) reports that Narin Ferdin Sefik, chairperson of the so-called high election council, told illegal Bayrak yesterday that holding "municipal elections" on 1 July, 2018 will not create any "constitutional" problem and that the other Sundays of July might raise discussions regarding "unconstitutionality".
Furthermore, yesterday the "parliamentary committee" on "legal, political and external affairs" approved with majority the "draft-law" regarding "the elections and referenda (provisional rules)".
Turkish Hurriyet Daily News (04.04.18 http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/journalist-hasan-cemal-receives-suspended-jail-sentence-129743) reports that Turkish journalist Hasan Cemal on April 3 received a suspended jail sentence of one year and six months on charges of "conducting terror propaganda" over columns he published in 2013.
Taking into account that Cemal was previously sentenced to one year and three months in prison on the same charges, the Istanbul 24th Heavy Penal Court reduced the term to three months and 22 days, and ruled for the suspension of the sentence.
Cemal was tried for "conducting terror propaganda" through his serial column titled "Withdrawal Diary" published on the T24 news website on May 15, 2013.
He was previously acquitted of charges on "conducting terror propaganda" in March 2017, but a court of appeal reversed the decision and ruled for the continuation of Cemal's trial in October 2017.
Cemal's series "Withdrawal Diary" charted the withdrawal of outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militants from Turkish soil during the peace process, which collapsed in 2015.
The decision comes after an Istanbul court on April 2 issued an arrest warrant and a red notice for exiled former daily Cumhuriyet editor-in-chief Can Dundar.
He was arrested in November 2015 on charges of espionage while also facing other charges, and was released in March 2016 in a case involving the much-publicized National Intelligence Organization (MIT) trucks that carried weapons to Syria in 2014.
Dundar has been living in Germany since June 2016 and faces detention warrants as part of two separate probes in Turkey.
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Eritrea • South Africa
Asmara – City of Dreams
Architecture Exhibition held in Cape Town, South Africa
Asmara Art Deco Exhibition was recently staged in the city of Cape Town, South Africa. H.E. Saleh Omar Abdu, Eritrean Ambassador of the State of Eritrea to the Republic of South Africa and SADC Countries opened the exhibition. Diplomats, officials of the government of South Africa and Eritreans living in Cape Town attended the official opening.
The Eritrean Embassy in South Africa indicated that the exhibition is being staged under the theme "Asmara: City of Dreams". It is part of the campaign underway in 16 cities of 9 countries with a view to placing Asmara in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Over 10 years ago this exhibition was opened in Berlin showing in 16 venues in Europe, Israel and Africa.
H.E. Saleh Omar Abdu, gave briefing on Eritrean history during which he pointed out that Eritrea is endowed with yet untapped historical, cultural and natural heritages. He reiterated that Eritrea societal values based on living in harmony and respect to one other is a unique asset. The Ambassador finally said that "Asmara: City of Dreams" is a gem of world inheritance and has an excellent choice of becoming UNESCO's world heritage site.
Diplomats, Invited Guests, exhibition organizers Peter Herrmann and Corne Schoemann, who described Asmara art deco exhibition as astonishing and impressive.
In 2001 the Eritrean government decided to protect the entire city centre of Asmara as a national monument. Asmara is Africa's secret modernist city, having survived the troubles of the Second World War, 40 years of Ethiopian occupation, and a thirty-year war of liberation almost unscathed, the city today is home to one of the largest ensembles of modernist architecture anywhere in the world.
Eritrea has applied to have, capital of Eritrea, put on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The goal of the exhibition is to support this application. This exhibition wants to draw international attention to this cultural heritage says Mr. Christophe during the opening briefing. Visitors of the exhibition will sign an appeal that Asmara's architecture becomes a UNESCO World Heritage site. The list of signers will be submitted to the UNESCO World Heritage Committee before it makes its decision on the application added Dr.Conrad. It will attract culture minded people from all over the world to visit these cities and thereby help them preserve heritage. The exhibition wants to contribute to the debate about evaluation of classical modernism, the globalization of modern architecture, its historic value, and also about effects in terms of urban planning. However, Asmara is the only larger city in the world where a whole variety of architectural movements and their predecessors is assembled in the centre in one ensemble.
Over hundreds visitors signed in support of Asmara Art Deco to be enlisted into UNESCO world heritage, diplomats, friends of Eritrea residing in Cape Town attended the opening ceremony during which they put their signatures in the Asmara World Heritage Appeal document.
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Volcanic bombshell. So how do you explain the progression in age seen in chains of volcanoes such as those at Hawaii, the trait that led to the birth of mantle plume theory in the first place? The answer might be found in Yellowstone, once an archetype of a plume-fed hot spot. Although there is a chain of progressively older volcanoes marching from Yellowstone towards Idaho, a variety of seismic studies from a number of plume-hunters have shown no signs of hot magma below a depth of 200 kilometres and no disturbance in the mantle below that.
"Yellowstone was supposed to be the grandaddy of all continental plumes. It's a huge volcanic centre but its status as a plume has evaporated," says Dean Presnall, a petrologist with the University of Texas at Dallas. Anderson's idea seems to fit instead, says Foulger, now working with the Volcano Hazards Team at the US Geological Survey in Menlo Park, California. Environment Agency. Hurricanes in History. Please note that the following list is not exhaustive and does not include every notable storm in history. Hurricane Matthew: Hundreds dead in Haiti storm disaster. Super Eruption is Global Disaster. Hurricane Matthew: Strongest storm since 2004 nears Florida.
Image copyright Getty Images. Plate Tectonics and Hazards - The British Geographer. GF554. Tsunami simulator recreates devastating waves for first time in a lab. Plate tectonics. Developing the theory. Continental drift was hotly debated off and on for decades following Wegener's death before it was largely dismissed as being eccentric, preposterous, and improbable. Anatomy of an earthquake - Professor Iain Stewart. Powerpoint plate tectonics theory. Seismic Monitor - Recent earthquakes on a world map and much more. Hurricane Matthew threatens Haiti, Jamaica and Cuba. Earth's tectonic plates have doubled their speed. Earth Layers. Hurricane Matthew is strongest storm in Atlantic in nine years. Image copyright Reuters. GF526.


I had been so busy recently. Finally got some time and done this work, tracking the tip of tongue with Kinect v2.
I received my LEAP development kit today and.. here's my first project..
Ever thought about playing Rock-Paper-Scissors with your PC ?
Now you can do this by using Kinect RPS.
Kinecursor = Kinect + Cursor..
For More Details(on how to use it) of Kinecursor please click Here to see the original post.
Kincursor – Yet Another Mouse Controller using Kinect but A Better One!!
One year ago(in April,2011).. I did this project..
It was featured on KinectHacks.com..
The demo simply shows where your tongue moves to.


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Video: motion graphics explaining why Ferrari was IN TROUBLE at Spa-Francorchamps | 2022 Belgian GP. This is WHY Ferrari was IN TROUBLE at Spa-Francorchamps.
With Carlos Sainz in third place and Charles Leclerc only sixth in the 2022 Belgian Grand Prix, Scuderia Ferrari has suffered an important setback that pushes the Monegasque behind Red Bull's Sergio Perez in the drivers championship with a gap to Max Verstappen up to 98 points.
Searching for a plausible reason for the tyre degradation, the set-up change imposed by the TD 039 directive, that from Belgium provides a higher ride-height verified by the sensors put inside the skid block of the floor, has been excluded. If on one side it's surprising that engineers have no answer to such a relevant lack of performance, on the other one the drivers are precise in their indications on car's behaviour on different compounds in the race.
This video from ChronoGP includes motion graphics and explains why Ferrari was IN TROUBLE at Spa-Francorchamps in the 2022 Belgian GP:
—- see video above —
Aug 30, 2022 Scuderia Fans
Autosport informs Mick Schumacher's relationship with Ferrari will conclude in DecemberWatch and listen: historic F1 cars including Ferrari 12-cylinder engines at 2022 Historic Minardi Day
2018 Spanish GP: Sebastian Vettel reaction and impressions after FP1 and FP2
Damage to Carlos Sainz's F1-75 cost an estimated $500K to repair ( Red Bull repair cost is $750K)
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Box Office Predictions: August 23-25
August 23, 2013 August 23, 2013 by Daniel Prinn
Three new movies are coming out this weekend: "The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones," "You're Next," and "The World's End." As I see it, the only two fighting for a top spot are "City of Bones" and "You're Next." So for the heck of it, I'll discuss "The World's End" first.
"The World's End" is the final instalment to the Cornetto Trilogy, following "Shaun of the Dead" and "Hot Fuzz." British comedies aren't usually the bestsellers here domestically, but "Shaun" and "Hot Fuzz" has a great fanbase. It seems that people also really like Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. Movies similar to this open to $16.07 million, but since this is only coming to about 1400 theatres this weekend, I can't imagine this going that high. In 2004, "Shaun" opened to $3.3 million at 607 theatres; while "Hot Fuzz" opened to $5.8 million at 825 theatres. "Paul" opened in 2011 at $13.04 million and it stars Pegg, Frost and Seth Rogen as the voice of an alien; and it was from the director of "Superbad." I think this can reach around that height, but fall short of matching it. Mostly because "Paul" was at 2802 theatres, and this movie is going to virtually half of that. I am also wondering how much audiences are wanting an apocalyptic comedy after "This is the End." My prediction for my second most anticipated movie of August is $10.75 million.
I'll admit, I'm slightly excited for "The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones." I enjoyed the book. I'm sure many others did. The market for young adult novel adaptations hasn't been great so far this year. "Warm Bodies" did decent business with an opening over $20 million. But "The Host" ($10.6 million) and "Beautiful Creatures" ($7.58 million) didn't open so well. "Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters" disappointed with a $14.4 million opening, about $1.1 million less than half of what the first made in its opening. That's because the original had a lukewarm reception generally. It did make $23.25 million in its first five days, though, and if a sequel that follows an okay movie can do that, I imagine this movie will do better business. It could even take first place. The book is actually well-liked, it seems. However, I know some fans of the book who aren't so attracted to the cast. I like the cast for the most part. I think Lily Collins (the heroine, Clary), Jared Harris (Hodge) and Kevin Zegers (Alec Lightwood) will suit their respective characters. But Godfrey Gao, a little Asian man, really does not fit the description of Magnus Bane (I think I remember him being described as hulking) in the books. And when I was reading the books, I imagined Alex Pettyfer in the role of Jace; never once imagining Jamie Campbell Bower, even after I found out he was cast in the role. But I really haven't seen him in many big roles yet. Movies similar to this open at $35.99 million. Hopefully teenagers don't skip this, saving their money for "This is Us." My prediction for the three-day is $16.7 million, and the five-day is $25.4 million.
And I'm very excited for "You're Next." It looks like a great home invasion flick, and I love the utilization of Lou Reed's "Perfect Day" on the soundtrack. This movie looks successfully creepy and I hope it does well this weekend, and also washes out the bland taste of "The Purge." This movie is coming to 2400 theatres this weekend, but I don't think this will be a surprise hit like "The Purge" was, because of that movie's poor reception, and because audiences have already received a great R-rated horror (unseen by me) "The Conjuring." But that's not going to prevent me from saying this movie overperforms. I think it will. Movies similar to this open at $12.7 million. "The Strangers" is one of the most successful R-rated home invasion horrors, opening at $20.99 million, and "The Purge" had an amazing opening at $34.05 million (but it had one of the biggest second weekend drops at 75.6%). Hopefully young'ns don't hold off on this one, since many might be waiting "Insidious Chapter 2." Screw it. My prediction for this is $18 million.
Here's how I see the Top 10:
1. You're Next: $18m
2. The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones: $16.7m
3. The Butler: $15.96m
4. We're the Millers: $12m
5. The World's End: $10.75m
6. Elysium: $8m
7. Planes: $7.9m
8. Kick-Ass 2: $7.8m
9. Blue Jasmine: $6.8m
10. Percy Jackson 2: $6.3m
Note: I'm going away this weekend so I'll need to do some hardcore catching up, because I haven't been to the theatre since last Thursday. For me, on my normal schedule, it's a rarity that I've seen less than 5 of the Top 10 movies, but I've been behind since mid-July with three or four movies being released each weekend.
P.s.: My review of 'Kick-Ass 2' will be up tomorrow. Have a good weekend!
Triple review: 'Bedtime Stories,' 'Mr. Deeds' and 'You Don't Mess with the Zohan'


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Differentiation – Definition, Differentiation Formula
December 23, 2021 December 29, 2021 Shayaristaan
Apart from integration, differentiation is one of the two most important concepts in calculus. Differentiation is a method for calculating the derivative of a function. Differentiation is a mathematical process that uses a differentiation formula to determine the instantaneous rate of change of a function based on one of its variables. The most common example is velocity, which is the rate of change of displacement with respect to time. Anti-differentiation is the inverse of finding a derivative.
If x is a variable and y is another variable, then dy/dx represents the rate of change of x with respect to y. This is the general expression for a function's derivative and is represented as f'(x) = dy/dx, where y = f(x) can be any function. We are going to discuss differentiation formulas in this article.
What is Differentiation in Maths?
Differentiation is defined in mathematics as the derivative of a function with respect to an independent variable. In calculus, differentiation can be used to calculate the function per unit change in the independent variable.
Assume that y equals f(x) is a function of x. The rate of change of "y" per unit change in "x" is then given by: dy / dx.
If the function f(x) undergoes an infinitesimal change of 'h' near any point 'x', the function's derivative is defined as
h0 [f(x+h) – f(x)] / h
When a function is denoted as y=f(x), the derivative is denoted by the notations shown below.
Euler's notation is D(y) or D[f(x)].
dy/dx is known as Leibniz's notation.
F'(x) is known as Lagrange's notation.
The process of determining the derivative of a function at any point is defined as differentiation.
Linear And Nonlinear Functions
Calculus divides functions into two categories:
Linear functions as well as Non-linear functions.
A linear function has a constant rate of variation across its domain. As a result, the function's overall rate of change is the same as the rate of change of a function at any point.
However, in the case of non-linear functions, the rate of change of the function varies from point to point. The nature of variation is determined by the function.
A derivative of a function is defined as the rate of change of that function at a specific point.
Differentiation Rules & Formulas
The following are the basic differentiation rules that must be followed:
Sum and Difference Rule
Product Rule
Quotient Rule
The derivatives of the functions are calculated using the derivative formula developed in the previous section. Differentiation formulas are used to remember the derivatives of elementary functions.
Integration In Calculus
Integration is defined as a method of connecting parts to form a whole. We find a function whose differential is given in integral calculus. As a result, differentiation is said to be the inverse of integration. The area of the region bounded by the graph of functions is defined and calculated using integration. Tracing the number of sides of the polygon inscribed in the curved shape approximates its area. This method, known as the exhaustion method, was later adopted as integration.
We get two kinds of integrals: indefinite integrals and definite integrals. Differentiation and integration are fundamental tools in calculus that are used to solve math and physics problems. Leibniz developed the principles of integration. Let us proceed and learn more about integration, its properties, and some of its powerful techniques.
Real-Life Applications Of Differentiation
We can calculate the rate of change of one quantity in relation to another using differentiation. Here are a few examples:
The term acceleration is defined as the rate at which velocity changes with respect to time.
The derivative function is used to calculate the highest and lowest points of a curve in a graph or to determine its turning point.
To determine the tangent and normal to a curve
To understand the concept of Integration as well as differentiation in a fun manner you can visit the Cuemath website.
Differentiation - Definition, Differentiation Formula, Differentiation Rules & Formulas, Real-Life Applications Of Differentiation, What is Differentiation in Maths?
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Last year at the Fort Lauderdale show, Yachts International introduced a companion to its well-known Pavilion—the Captains' Den. This year, the Captains' Den returns with a new look, better access and full-on entertainment. The new air-conditioned Den will also host a new exciting competition, dubbed Galley Wars, pitting top-notch teams of yacht chefs in three rounds of grueling competition.
Looking for a deal on the brokerage market? There will be plenty of attractive superyachts for sale at FLIBS this year, but don't expect a steal. Contrary to persisting rumors, brokers tell us that, while prices dipped drastically in 2009 (up to 40 percent), they have recovered and have been holding pretty steady ever since.
With yachts carrying so many toys aboard these days, a compact but powerful and reliable tender is a must. If you're looking for something matching this description, you might want to consider Rendova's line of boats.
The Pursuit 36 Sport Yacht is the newest boat from the Florida-based company, a division of S2 Yachts in Holland, Mich., which also manufactures Tiara Yachts. Pursuit Boats has teamed with Yamaha to offer its powerful outboards as its standard engine package.
A new addition to Deep Impact's line of tenders and powerboats, the first 330LS will be finished just in time to make her Fort Lauderdale debut. For this line, LS stands for Luxury Seating, and when you look at the plans you can see why.
For the first time at the Fort Lauderdale show, Cigarette will offer a boat that balances the roaring power of Cigarette boats with the comfort of a fully equipped cabin. Powered by five Mercury 300 Verados or Mercury Racing 350 Verados engines, this powerful entry in the luxury tender market rockets up to an amazing 76 mph.
Sleek and stylish, the Concept 4400 SY is sure to grab attention wherever she goes. This center console comes with all the amenities including plenty of storage both on deck and belowdecks. Seating for 10 plus a sun pad on the foredeck means there will be room for friends and family.
The first hull of the 46-foot flybridge model debuted in Cannes last year and was shown at the Yacht & Brokerage Show in Miami in 2012 when we had an opportunity to get aboard. Equipped with a hydraulic swim platform, this compact flybridge yacht boasts a particularly large flybridge, which was extended aft and is capable of hosting 10 guests.
A US debut from this Taiwanese builder, the E56 is an attractive and compact yacht that boasts great use of interior space. The generous aft deck leads into a salon, dining area and open galley. A large windshield and side windows allow lots of natural light to pour inside and keep the boat open to the sea.


NATO countries expect "more than just words" from Afghan President Hamid Karzai after he promised to combat corruption, German Defence Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg said Thursday.
Speaking hours after Karzai vowed to battle graft as he was sworn in to a second term, the minister said the allies were awaiting concrete action from Kabul.
"Today was an interesting day in Afghanistan, and we will see what will be the result of it," zu Guttenberg told reporters after meeting his US counterpart.
"We need more than just words. We need action also in Afghanistan by the Afghan government," he said outside the Pentagon.
In his inauguration speech, Karzai described corruption as a "dangerous problem" and promised to organize a conference to find ways to counter the scourge.
The German minister said his government remained steadfast in its commitment to the NATO-led mission in Afghanistan.
"I told him (the US defence secretary) that the German commitment regarding Afghanistan is firm," he said.
Germany has 4,500 troops deployed in Afghanistan, the third largest contingent in the international force. Of more than 100,000 foreign troops, about 68,000 are US forces.
He said Germany was keen to hear the outcome of a US strategy review on Afghanistan by President Barack Obama, who is weighing whether to send more American troops.
"We all are eagerly waiting for the president's speech and for the new concept, for the new strategic ideas from our American friend."


The 12th edition of the Paris Human Rights International Film Festival will be held in the course of March 2014. You can now submit your film online.
The Paris Human Rights International Film Festival promotes each year a selection of the best documentaries on human rights issues. Dedicated to promote the creative documentary, the Festival is paying attention equally to artistic value as well as human rights content. Every screening will be followed by Q&As with directors and/or other specialists (academic, journaliste, civil society members…). The Festival is today renown as the most prominent cultural event on human rights in France. Its 12th edition will be held in the course of March 2014.
By submitting your film to the Festival, you contribute supporting its dynamism, pluralism and development. Thank you!
Two sections will be presented for this 12th edition : In Competition and Out of Competition.
Official Jury : Grand Prix and Special Jury Prize.
Student Jury : Grand Prix and Special Jury Prize.
Fleury-Merogis Detention Center Jury : Grand Prix.
UNHCR Jury : Grand Prix.
The awards will be presented at the closing ceremony of the festival.
Read and accept the rules and regulations.
Complete and approve the submission form.
Once the submission form has been filled out, a confirmation email will be sent to the participant. If the submission meets our requirements and the film synopsis matches with the Festival artistic criteria, we will watch the video link (by filling SCREENER and PASSWORD in the LINKS section of the submission form) or we will ask you for the DVD to be sent (the postal address will be send you at that time).
The film must have been produced after January 1, 2012.
The submission deadline is September 18, 2013.
The Festival is programming only documentary films.
The feature documentaries must last a minimum of 52 minutes. There is no maximum duration limit.
The short documentaries must last a maximum of 20 minutes.
For the selection process, the film will be watched in French, French subtitled, English or English subtitled version only.
A notification of selection will be sent to the participant in the course of January 2014.


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Brain surgeon (and author) James Doty is professor of neurosurgery at Stanford University and Founding Director of the Centre for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education.
Brain surgeon James Doty is at the cutting edge of emerging research that shows the heart as an organ of intelligence with the brain and heart working together in a powerful mind-heart connection.
Says Doty: "Deep emotions are expressed in the heart and there is a powerful mind-heart connection. We now know that there is an immense amount of neural innovation that comes from the brain stem into the heart – and that it's a two-way street. The brain and the heart 'talk' to each other."
"We need to break down the barriers of separation. We can reshape our lives and perhaps even our species through the scientific understanding we are gaining of the positive effect of compassion. We will ultimately recognise that it is this – the opening of our hearts – that will lead us out of darkness and into light. When we embrace the 'other', our physiology works at its best and it is an understanding of this reality that is ultimately going to define whether our species survives or not."
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A totally natural presenter, Yiolanda has 10 years experience presenting for the likes of Nickelodeon, BBC, and ITV – plus an agony aunt column for the Daily Mirror!
Born and raised in London to Austrian and Greek Cypriot parents, Yiolanda is a rare find, she has it all! Intelligence, great looks and is regarded as one of today's most professional and experienced presenters and voice over artist. Yiolanda has crammed a great deal into her career with a wealth of live presenting and high profile interviews to her name.
She has interviewed just about every star there is from Brad Pitt to Beyonce, and worked on just about every type of show imaginable. Whether it's a glam occasion on the red carpet, or working with animals, she has mass appeal and is not shy of a challenge.
Away from the TV and mic, Yiolanda is a huge dog lover and recently became certified in dog grooming, at the international training school for canine beauticians.
She is also qualified in dog training and canine behaviour, and in the summer of 2010 started her own business called Bandana Puppies, which is already proving to be a big success!


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Shark ("squalo" in inglese) può riferirsi a:

Cinema
 Quattro bastardi per un posto all'inferno (Shark!) – film del 1969 diretto da Samuel Fuller
Shark - Rosso nell'oceano – film del 1984 diretto da Lamberto Bava
 Shark 3D (Bait) – film del 2012 diretto da Kimble Rendall
 Shark - Il primo squalo (The Meg) – film del 2018 diretto da Jon Turteltaub

Televisione
Shark - Giustizia a tutti i costi – serie televisiva statunitense del 2006

Altro
 Shark Energy Drink – bevanda energetica simile alla più famosa Red Bull, prodotta in Thailandia da "Osotspa Co. Ltd".
 Shark – personaggio DC Comics
 Shark – gioco da tavolo pubblicato da Ravensburger
 S.Ha.R.K. – Soft Hard Real-Time Kernel, sistema operativo real-time modulare
 S.H.A.R.K. – algoritmo di cifratura a blocchi identificato come il predecessore del Rijndael, più conosciuto come l'Advanced Encryption Standard
Shark – nella vela, è un tipo di barca a chiglia
Amy Shark – cantante australiana
Lord Shark – serie a fumetti
 The Shark – uno dei soprannomi del wrestler John Tenta, divenuto famoso con un altro alias, Earthquake
Shark Helmets – azienda francese produttrice di caschi per moto

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