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Is Android On the Ropes?
I'd like to consider that headline a payback of sorts. Whenever a supposed competitor to an Apple product or service comes along, so-called financial and media analysts will hint of lots of trouble. Apple is a closed ecosystem, a walled garden, and so on and so forth. Any well-financed competitor, and there must be many, will ultimately defeat them.
Of course, we're all still waiting for that iPod killer to knock Apple from their pedestal. It's nine years and counting, and it hasn't arrived.
With the iPhone, it has to be different. Apple and one wireless carrier in the U.S. (although there are lots of others elsewhere) pitted against loads of products and several major platforms. The Android OS has done well, Droid does, and thus Apple is destined to lose the battle for — what?
Now it appears that there may be a little trouble afoot in Android land. In the last quarterly financials, despite two-for-one blowout sales, Verizon Wireless didn't add as many new accounts as some had expected, particularly in the smartphone space. Maybe Droid doesn't.
I won't even get into the Blackberry situation at Verizon, since they cast their lot with Google, Motorola, HTC, and other companies building Android-based gear.
Of course, the figures from the current quarter are still works in progress, so it may well be that Android will resume the fast upward path. After all, it's all about many against one, and that's a hard nut to crack for Apple.
There's also a report that ad impression growth on Android has also stalled, and that can be the harbinger of bad news for Google, since the operating system is given away free. Income comes from the ads, and if the number of click-throughs stalls or declines, that potentially means less money for Google. It's as simple as that.
One day, Android was on fire. Now it's cooled down big time.
But you had to see the problems. Despite all the proclamations about being open and accessible, the app situation in the Android universe remains highly fragmented. Developers have to allow for vastly different hardware configurations, with no guarantee that users will be permitted to download the latest and greatest Android software, even if there are security fixes. The situation is nowhere as simple as on the iPhone, where iTunes is the gatekeeper for your software updates, and they are readily available. Sure, older iPhones may not support the some of the newest features, but you don't have to depend upon the whims of the carrier to decide if they deign to let you have a software update.
Perhaps even more important is the fact that there's really a lack of killer apps on Android. It's not as if mainstream software, such as Skype, will necessarily light your fire. How many silly ring tones and sound effects do you want? What's more, there is, as yet, no proven economic model for developers to make a living in that environment. Rather than developing for a single set of related models, they have to consider the needs of different manufacturers, carriers, and, worse, software versions. All told, it's far more complicated than, say, Windows. At least with Windows, you have one company, Microsoft, controlling the user interface, development environment, and distribution of updates, so all registered users can take advantage of security and stability releases.
Even worse news in Android land is the forthcoming arrival of the iPhone on the Verizon network. As I've said in previous columns, I don't pretend to know the ins and outs of the agreement between Apple and Verizon. It may well be that there will be a sort of semi-exclusive, meaning that Sprint and T-Mobile won't get their chance to take a piece of the pie for the foreseeable future.
With the iPhone onboard, how will Verizon deal with existing partners, such as HTC and Motorola and all those slow-selling Droids? This is an area where direct competition will strongly favor Apple.
Sure, I understand the rap about open platforms and so forth and so on. Unless you're a power user, though, it doesn't make a bit of difference. If the phone delivers good performance, and there's a healthy choice of apps, most customers aren't going to care one whit.
Moreover, where does all this leave Microsoft and Windows Phone 7, which hasn't exactly been a barn burner from the starting gate? Probably nowhere. Despite launching the new mobile OS and smartphones with an immense ad budget, it's not as if the public is lining up to get one. Microsoft will probably do all right with business customers, but Windows Phone 7 is no game changer. Even though there are some nice things about the interface, as usual it's behind the times. By the time Microsoft catches up, Apple and Google will be operating at another level.
Windows Phone 7 may not be destined to become another Zune, but it will probably make little significant impact in the marketplace. But right now, even Google may not realize quite as much success with Android as they originally hoped.
This article was posted on Wednesday, December 15th, 2010 at 12:00 AM and is filed under News and tagged with: Android, Android OS, Apple, Google, HTC, Iphone, Ipod, Media Analysts, Microsoft, Microsoft Windows, Mobile operating system, Motorola, Operating System, smartphones, Software Updates, Sprint, T Mobile, United States, Verizon Wireless, Windows Phone 7, Wireless Carrier, Zune.
I certainly hope Android is on the ropes. I don't trust Google or Eric T. Mole, with their CIA/NSA connections and such. If there's anyone capable of spying on all of us (and almost certainly doing so already), it's Google.
I'd still rather wait and see what the next quarter stats show. I hear an awful lot of people talking about their Android phones, and loving them. It doesn't seem like that ship has run out of steam yet.


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Dassault Systèmes Wins International Award for Excellence in Strategic Alliance Management
Association of Strategic Alliance Professionals honors the efficiency, innovation, and success of DS' many alliance programs
Paris, France, February 22, 2006 – Dassault Systèmes (DS) (Nasdaq: DASTY; Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, announced today the company has won a Corporate Alliance Excellence Award in the global competition held annually by The Association of Strategic Alliance Professionals (A.S.A.P). The Awards recognize and celebrate companies that have achieved dramatic success in their alliance programs through excellent management.
Dassault Systèmes has won the 2006 Alliance Program Excellence Award for the efficiency, innovation and success of its many and varied alliance programs, which together form an effective ecosystem around the DS brands. The ecosystem includes hundreds of partners in the fields of sales, services and support, IT technology, and software development, serving customers in manufacturing industries such as aerospace, automotive, shipbuilding, consumer goods and construction. One successful example is the Component Application Architecture (CAA V5) partner network, which today includes more than 100 partners, offering products that are fully integrated with the DS' brands, thereby extending the scope of the DS solutions and saving customers both time and expense.
"Strategic partnerships are a cornerstone of our success," said Francis Bernard, founder and advisor to the president, Dassault Systèmes. "We've made a long-term investment in creating an alliance program that enriches our customers and our partners. It's a careful balance of giving our partners enough visibility to build their own reputations while at the same time presenting a unified face to our customers. DS doesn't look for alliances for the sake of partnering, but to deliver critical innovative solutions to our customers and incremental business for our ecosystem."
A.S.A.P is the first global organization dedicated to promoting effective alliance program management, with a membership of multinational corporations including Dow Chemical, Accenture, Siemens, Fedex and GlaxoSmithKline. The Alliance Program Excellence Award recognizes companies that tightly link alliance management programs with corporate strategy through best practices at every level. It also considers alliance programs' innovation, creativity, impact on their companies' success, and willingness to share information.
Dassault Systèmes accepted the award for the company on February 14 at the A.S.A.P Summit Dinner in Atlanta, USA. This year's other winners are British Telecom, Sprint, Cisco, HP and Microsoft.
About Dassault Systèmes
Dassault Systèmes, the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, is a catalyst for human progress. We provide business and people with collaborative virtual environments to imagine sustainable innovations. By creating 'virtual twin experiences' of the real world with our 3DEXPERIENCE platform and applications, our customers push the boundaries of innovation, learning and production.
Dassault Systèmes' 20,000 employees are bringing value to more than 300,000 customers of all sizes, in all industries, in more than 140 countries. For more information, visit https://www.3ds.com

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Emmerdale — дебютный студийный альбом шведской группы The Cardigans. Изначально был выпущен в Швеции 18 февраля 1994 и 24 сентября 1994 в Японии. Позднее переиздан в Европе в январе 1999 и Канаде в мае того же года. В августе 1999 в США лейблом Minty Fresh издана специальная версия альбома с бонусным диском, содержащим песни со второго альбома The Cardigans Life (эти песни не были включены в версию второго альбома, изданную в США).

Список композиций
 «Sick & Tired» (Петер Свенссон, Магнус Свенингссон) — 3:24
 «Black Letter Day» (Свенссон, Свенингссон) — 4:31
 «In the Afternoon» (Свенссон, Свенингссон) — 4:10
 «Over the Water» (Свенссон, Свенингссон) — 2:13
 «After All…» (Свенссон, Свенингссон) — 2:56
 «Cloudy Sky» (Свенссон) — 4:07
 «Our Space» (Свенссон, Свенингссон) — 3:30
 «Rise & Shine» (Свенссон, Свенингссон) — 3:28
 «Celia Inside» (Свенссон, Свенингссон) — 3:34
 «Sabbath Bloody Sabbath» (Гизер Батлер, Тони Айомми, Оззи Осборн, Билл Уард) — 4:30
 «Seems Hard» (Свенссон) — 3:56
 «Last Song» (Свенингссон) — 3:21

Примечания

Список дорожек на бонусном диске
 «Pikebubbles» (Свенссон, Свенингссон) — 3:02
 «Travelling with Charley» (Свенссон, Свенингссон) — 4:11
 «Sunday Circus Song» (Свенссон, Свенингссон, Ларс-Олаф Йоханссон) — 3:54
 «Closing Time» (Свенссон, Свенингссон, Йоханссон) — 10:22

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Альбомы 1994 года
Альбомы The Cardigans
Дебютные альбомы 1994 года

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Varianti
Maschili: Assalone

Varianti in altre lingue

Bulgaro: Авесалом (Avesalom)
Catalano: Absalom
Danese: Axel, Aksel
Finlandese: Akseli
Francese: Absolon
Femminili: Axelle
Ebraico: אַבְשָׁלוֹם ('Avshalom, Abhshalom)
Galiziano: Abxalom
Greco biblico: Αβεσσαλωμ (Abessalom)
Greco moderno: Αβεσσαλώμ (Avessalōm)
Inglese: Absalom
Latino: Absalom, Absalon
Lituano: Abšalomas
Norvegese: Axel, Aksel
Polacco: Absalon
Portoghese: Absalão
Russo: Авессалом (Avessalom)
Spagnolo: Absalón
Svedese: Axel
Ipocoristici: Acke
Tedesco: Absalom, Axel

Origine e diffusione

Deriva dall'ebraico אַבְשָׁלוֹם ('Avshalom), composto da abh ("padre") e shalom ("pace"); tra le varie interpretazioni del nome si contano "padre della pace", "mio Padre è pace", "il Padre è prosperità" o "pace del Padre". È un nome di tradizione biblica, presente nell'Antico Testamento, dove Assalonne è un figlio di Davide che guida una rivolta contro suo padre.

La forma scandinava Axel è omografa con un nome usato in inglese nel tardo XVII secolo, Axel o Axell, derivante da un cognome a sua volta basato sul nome norreno Ásketill.

Onomastico
L'onomastico si può festeggiare il 2 marzo (o il 1º) in memoria di sant'Assalonne, martire a Cesarea in Cappadocia.

Persone

Variante Axel

Axel Axgil, attivista danese
Axel Bergstedt, compositore brasiliano
Axel Hägerström, filosofo e giureconsulto svedese
Axel Munthe, medico, psichiatra e scrittore svedese
Axel Oxenstierna, politico svedese
Axel Paulsen, pattinatore artistico su ghiaccio e pattinatore di velocità su ghiaccio norvegese
Axel Theorell, biochimico svedese
Axel Thue, matematico norvegese
Axel von Fersen il Vecchio, politico e militare svedese
Axel Wenner-Gren, imprenditore svedese
Axel Witsel, calciatore belga

Variante Aksel

Aksel Sandemose, scrittore norvegese
Aksel Berget Skjølsvik, calciatore norvegese
Aksel Lund Svindal, sciatore alpino norvegese

Altre varianti maschili
Absalon, arcivescovo cattolico e politico danese
Avshalom Feinberg, agente segreto ottomano
Akseli Gallen-Kallela, pittore finlandese
Akseli Pelvas, calciatore finlandese

Variante femminile Axelle

Axelle Guiguet, pentatleta francese

Il nome nelle arti
Absalom è un personaggio dei fumetti Marvel Comics.
Axel Blaze è un personaggio della serie Inazuma Eleven.
Axel Brass è un personaggio della serie a fumetti Planetary.

Note

Bibliografia

Altri progetti

Prenomi di origine semitica
Nomi biblici


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G7 stresses climate risks to fragile states
Bloc of developed nations sets up working group to examine climate change's potential to destabilise weak countries
Pastoralist and farming communities in the Sahel have been hit by recurrent droughts
(Source: Flickr/SOS Sahel UK)
By Alex Pashley
The G7 vowed on Wednesday to make a "foreign policy priority" climate change's threat to states braced for future resource conflict and natural disasters.
Foreign ministers meeting in Germany welcomed a study urging their members to boost at-risk countries' resilience to climate impacts, and tasked a team with weighing up the proposals.
Ahead of pivotal UN talks in Paris at the end of the year, the G7's annual summit in June is a key staging post on the road to a global climate deal.
With its members accounting for almost a quarter of the world's heat-trapping gas emitted in 2010, the G7 summit offers a chance to take stock of countries' volunteered emissions cuts, as well as a $100 billion commitment in adapting poor countries to an overheating planet.
Analysis: Germany's G7 can ensure Paris deal a success
"I am delighted that based on this study we can develop joint measures and give new impetus to international processes," German foreign minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said at the presentation of the report titled "A New Climate for Peace: Taking Action on Climate and Fragility Risks."
"This is particularly important in light of the upcoming climate conference in Paris," Steinmeier said from Lubeck, in northern Germany.
The report calls for the creation of a high-level G7 task force to address seven 'compound risks' identified by the four think tanks who compiled the report.
They range from water shortages, volatile food prices, and extreme weather events.
"Climate change is the ultimate risk multiplier," said Lukas Ruttinger, a lead author and researcher at Adelphi, a German research institute. "It will increase the fragility of states and societies worldwide, bringing with it social unrest and even violent conflict."
A UN report last year said that by 2020 around 60 million people could move from the infertile areas of Sub-Saharan Africa towards Europe.
And by 2025, up to 2.4 billion people globally may face periods of intense water scarcity, which could in turn see 700 million people migrate to new areas by 2030.
Report: UN – climate change seen worsening conflicts in Sahel
The UK's Foreign Office is poised to release a study on risks posed by climate change in July, RTCC learned recently.
Led by Britain's senior climate envoy, Sir David King, meetings have taken place in the US, India and this week in London taking climate risk management as its focus.
Nick Mabey at London think tank E3G said the report would be used to track how countries' voluntary emissions cuts can be improved and met, strengthening chances of success in Paris.
It was a "useful way to kick off," Mabey told RTCC.
The G7, comprised of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and US, meets from 7-8 June in Bavaria.
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Navigating the sea change of pharmaceutical outsourcing: part II
By Kevin Robinson 11-Dec-2020
Manufacturing | Pharmaceutical
After what has oft-been described as an unprecedented period of turbulence in almost every aspect of our everyday lives, Dr Kevin Robinson sat down with experts from a number of pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organisations (CDMOs) to discuss how the events of the past year have affected the activity and outlook of the industry's outsourcing sector
Having examined the changing demands and drivers within the pharmaceutical outsourcing sector in part I, the conversation turns to finance. I ask the panel what's driving further investment in the contract service market and what that meant for their organisation.
John Ross, President, Mayne Pharma US and Metrics Contract Services, explains: "The use of contract services enables pharma companies to accelerate project timeframes, allows for cost efficiencies compared with building in-house capacity and provides access to expertise as needed."
"The continued growth of well-funded virtual pharma companies in the market has also increased the demand for outsourcing," he continues: "The complexity of HPAPI manufacturing, facilities and equipment, alongside the high capital expenditure requirements and the levels of operator training required can create barriers to entry for all sizes of pharmaceutical companies, most obviously virtual. Metrics partners with virtual companies from concept to commercialisation, resulting in a smoother and quicker path to clinical trial or commercialisation."
"Some large drug companies have internal HPAPI manufacturing capabilities; however, these usually operate at commercial scale. Most small and medium-sized companies have neither the resources nor the requirements to invest in captive infrastructure. As such, many prefer to rely on contract service providers during the early development stages, with HPAPI outsourcing increasing rapidly," John adds.
"Industry perception of outsourcing and its benefits has also evolved," he continues, "particularly within large pharma companies. There is now a growing acceptance that outsourcing is a viable alternative that doesn't eliminate differentiation or risk intellectual property."
"Finally, strong industry valuations provide a supportive basis for us to continue to invest for growth, such as our recent $10 million investment in the expansion of Metrics' novel oral solid dosage manufacturing facility in Greenville (NC, US)."
Talking about drug delivery, Lonnie Barish, VP of Business Development for Bora Pharmaceuticals notes that it can be a complex system depending upon the type of molecule (small or large), disease state, organ affected, route of administration, drug characteristics and much more.
"Many CDMOs are diversifying into these different delivery methods, some of which include going from a small molecule CDMO that only makes tablets and capsules into one that also manufactures and packages semisolids (cream, lotions, gels) and liquids. We see the needs of our pharma partners diversifying into these forms as part of their portfolio."
"So, here at Bora, we've done the same. Some companies are also crossing the manufacturing chasm and going from small molecule production into large molecule manufacturing. This seems like a small task … but the manufacturing processes are very different."
"We're also seeing a shift from small regional players with a single manufacturing site into ones with multiple sites in different countries. Many are going from North America or Europe to Asia."
"We at Bora are going in the opposite direction. Already having a great understanding of the Asian market, while still serving North America and Europe, we felt that having a major facility in North America was a great logical expansion step. This additional facility provides greater regional coverage and more reliability," he adds.
Stefan Beyer, President and Managing Director, Vibalogics, offers: "Biopharma's continued investment in treating chronic disease and cancer will drive drug development for decades. The response by contract service providers has been to invest in capabilities that serve the commercial development of these therapeutics."
"Our customers have been asking more from us, which is driving our business strategy. We are expanding our capabilities and scope, moving beyond early phase clinical manufacturing to support customers across their clinical and commercial journeys."
He adds: "Vibalogics is currently expanding in the US with a late phase and commercial facility that will soon be operational. Pharma and biotech companies are also mitigating risk by outsourcing their new product developments earlier to contract partners with the necessary capabilities and capacity."
The coronacoaster effect
As the debate returns to the inevitable topic of COVID-19, we talk about the its impact on the supply chain and how has affected outsourcing models and relationships. Lonnie takes the helm and says: "As a life-giving, life-saving, essential business, pharmaceuticals in the COVID-19 era brought another national and international vulnerability to the fore."
Lonnie Barish
The industry's awe-inspiring vaccine development work positions it to play a heroic role in helping to bring closure to an unprecedented pandemic. By contrast, all the stakeholders— the industry, patients, the medical community, regulators and governments — quickly realised that they were exposed. The pharmaceutical industry has become extremely globalised during the past three decades, with intricate supply chains winding worldwide."
"However," he continues, "there was an almost instant call — certainly in the US, EU and other countries — to bring pharmaceutical manufacturing 'home' as a strategic national asset."
"In the absence of global leadership regarding how to combat the disease, each country took a different path that led to different results. But, because the post-WWII global order has embraced interconnected trading relationships, supplies from one affected country exposed vulnerabilities within the entire supply chain."
"Although nationalism has been on the rise for a handful of years now, like so many other trends, the pandemic added rocket fuel to already simmering fires."
Adding to the discussion, Stefan notes: "For most of pharma and its manufacturing partners, the pandemic highlighted the supply chain's strengths as well as its vulnerabilities. Our experience, I think, was similar to our peers in the fact that we actually became closer to our customers. It also became clear that throughout the entire supply chain, the level of mutual support and co-operation also helped to shape the industry's impressive overall response to the pandemic."
"What is also changing is the nature of the relationship between industry and its contract development and manufacturing partners. Drug developers are no longer just engaging with CDMOs on a project-by-project basis but establishing more strategic, long-term collaborations."
"The trend is becoming clear: drug developers are bringing their projects to contract partners and engaging them more fully. The fact that programmes with CDMO partners are now often fully integrated — from early development through commercialisation and distribution — shows just how extensive and long-term these partnerships have grown."
"The CDMO is no longer considered to be a vendor, but is now seen as a long-term partner. The need to react quickly to emergent diseases is also increasing the demand for outsourcing partners, with established partnerships and a solid track-record being extremely important. The industry will not only need capacity for large-scale COVID-19 vaccine production, but access to capabilities to produce virotherapy products and vaccines to fight HIV and similar diseases," Stefan adds.
"The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly impacted the global pharmaceutical industry and its supply chain, agrees John: "Lockdowns and restrictions on individuals and movement between countries has meant delayed supplies from manufacturing facilities; disrupted distribution and shipping has created problems in terms of product delivery. This has changed the typical outsourcing model as companies need to give more consideration to supply chain reliability, business continuity and understanding the different tiers of inputs."
Bringing the roundtable to a close, the panel comments on whether the wider discussion on reshoring drug product manufacturing will impact outsourcing in the future.
"It should," says Stefan: "Reshoring back to the EU and US delivers the reliability of drug and vaccine supply that our societies expect. The biologics and vaccines market will be affected as well. Outsourcing partners are likely to gain advantage if they have manufacturing capacity they can leverage in more than one region."
"To some degree, yes," confirms John: "Companies may begin to spread production across different markets, limiting the effects of future disruptions; but, few things in pharma move quickly and the matter is highly complex."
"Significant offshore supply exists today because of the lower cost base, growing competence and, in some cases, less rigorous environmental standards associated with certain processes in certain regions. Pharmaceutical supply chain security is a core bipartisan issue at hand; however, so is drug pricing. The optimal solution is not straightforward and to change course will be costly and time-consuming."
"My own opinion is that the pandemic raised a lot more questions about supply chain continuity and risk than actually materialised. As such, I believe that post-pandemic considerations will be muted if the impact is moderate or minimal. Corporate resources are often limited and risk mitigation programmes are generally supplanted by strategic growth initiatives when constrained resources are implicated," he concludes.
Contributing the final word, Lonnie says: "Ultimately, every nation's pharmaceutical supply chain must be strong and resilient enough to safeguard the health and well-being of its people. So far, despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the US pharmaceutical supply chain (along with that of most advanced nations) has proven to be both."
"Regardless, there is room for improvement. While supply chain redundancy is simply good business, the pandemic has spurred a re-examination of the issue. Although redundancy is needed whenever possible, more than anything, the industry and regulators must be better positioned to manage the unforeseen swiftly."
"API suppliers could be in one country (or multiple locations), components in another, raw materials in still others and packaging supplies elsewhere. You can have a well-constructed, multicontinental redundant supply chain plan that still ends up facing problems. And there's no guarantee that if a pharma company had a supplier in the US, that site would have been operational."
"Regulatory constructs that promote agility could be a large part of the solution. National governments and their health ministries should work with pharma companies and their manufacturing partners (CDMOs) to have the ability to use/be back-up suppliers."
"CDMOs could be prequalified with a streamlined tech transfer process in the case of a license holder-related shortage. For human safety, expediting a way of producing or getting a product back on the market quickly or completely avoiding a shortage is paramount. This could be part of a reshoring or manufacturing agility concept," he adds.
A call for global regulatory harmonisation
"One of the pharmaceutical industry's biggest hurdles is the non-existence of harmonised regulatory standards around the world," comments Sam Ricchezza, President, Bora Pharmaceuticals North America: "Increased harmonisation would alleviate drug quality and safety concerns and would help us to move processes around the world more easily. This would help us to avoid the drug shortages caused by both quality breaches and unforeseen events, such as the pandemic."
"For decades, manufacturers worked to reduce costs by applying as much just-in-time (JIT) inventory control as possible. However, given the pandemic, JIT manufacturing has evolved into 'just-in-case' manufacturing, reflecting the reality that highly efficient processes and inventory control are useless if the conditions that these processes are designed for no longer exist.
"Pharmaceutical companies are looking to secure their drug supplies against potential shortages, including increasing their safety stocks to mitigate the risks of drug shortfalls. As such, good CDMOs are ones that prepare for all types of natural disasters and offer a full complement of buffer stock, raw materials, components, spare parts, personnel and essential supplies. This also requires good communication, so that each party is aware of the contingency steps that are being taken."
Vibalogics
Bora Pharmaceuticals
Metrics Contract Services
Mayne Pharma
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Recipharm expands ATMPs capabilities with CDMO acquisition
Metrics appoints Senior Business Development Executive
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Metrics Contract to assist ESSA on oral oncology drug development
Oncolytic viruses: the key to advancing novel therapies to market
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The MC roundtable: how CDMOs are responding to pharma's top priorities in 2021 (part II)
The MC roundtable: how CDMOs are responding to pharma's top priorities in 2021 (part I)


Writer's block is something even the most renowned writers fear, when they are approaching a deadline. Hence it is needless to say how prone students are to it as their assignments always carry deadlines. Once you figure out what the exact cause of your block is, it will be much easier to overcome it and proceed with your writing assignment without losing much time.
The most important thing you should know is that a writer's block is not the sign of inefficiency. Just because you seem unable to write at a particular time, doesn't mean you cannot write. Being aware of a writer's block can help you to a great extent, to get over it. Students suffer from a block mostly due to lack of interest or lack of confidence. But there are certain other issues also, which can contribute to a block.
There are times when students are given multiple assignments at the same time. When this happens, some students find it unable to concentrate on any of them. This puts a lot of pressure on them, especially if they are eager to get excellent grades for all the assignments. For projects like research papers, nobody can predict or guess the exact amount of time it will take to finish. This uncertainty and the pressure of their coursework leave students paranoid. When they sit down to write, they find it impossible to start writing. Do not misunderstand this as your inability or incompetence. It is just a block and you can get over it.
Another factor which has been found to create a writer's block is the difficulty in completing the assignment due to various reasons. Some research paper guidelines come with the topic, which leaves the student without the option of choosing one that he, or she, prefers. In such circumstances, some students find the topic too tough to handle. It is also possible that it becomes difficult to get hold of good research material and sources because all the students will be writing on the same topic. When such difficulties arise, the mind tries to shut down to escape from the situation, thus creating a block which makes it unable for the student to proceed with the research paper writing.
Lack of knowledge about the given topic, or the subject itself, can lead to writer's block. Being over-anxious about the results is another common cause. There are students who are not very good with words even though they are very good at the subjects they are learning. Being concerned about the fact that you do not possess the ability to write well, can make you unable to use even the limited skills you have.
If you try to get to the root of the issue, you will find that whatever the cause is, the reason is the same everywhere. You experience a block when you are under pressure or when you are facing any kind of hardship with the writing project assigned to you. Getting over a writer's block is much easier when you are aware of it. If you fail to get over it even after trying your best, it is better to get help from someone to complete your assignment in time, before it is too late.


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Percy Hodge (Herm, 26 december 1890 – Bexhill-on-Sea, 27 december 1967) was een Britse atleet, die gespecialiseerd was in de 3000 m steeple. Hij werd olympisch kampioen en meervoudig Brits kampioen in deze discipline.

Biografie
Op de Olympische Spelen van 1920 in Antwerpen werd voor de eerste maal de 3000 m steeple gelopen. Deze wedstrijd vond, in tegenstelling tot latere edities, op gras plaats. Percy Hodge gold als de favoriet voor de overwinning en won deze race met 50 meter voorsprong op nummer twee Patrick Flynn uit de Verenigde Staten met een tijd van 10.00,4. Hodge deed ook mee aan de voorronde van de 3000 m voor landenteams op deze Spelen. Groot-Brittannië behaalde op dit onderdeel ten slotte de zilveren medaille.

Hodge was ook een kampioen op de 2 Eng. mijl steeple in 1919, 1920, 1921 en 1923. Hij werd negende op het internationale kampioenschap veldlopen en hielp zijn team in 1920 aan een eerste plaats.

In zijn actieve tijd was Hodge aangesloten bij de Surrey Athletic Club.

Titels
Olympisch kampioen 3000 m steeple - 1920
Brits kampioen 2 Eng. mijl steeple - 1919, 1920, 1921, 1923

Persoonlijk record

Palmares

3000 m steeple
1920:  OS - 10.00,4 (OR)

2 Eng. mijl steeple
1919:  Britse kamp. - 11.53,6
1920:  Britse kamp. - 11.22,8
1921:  Britse kamp. - 10.57,2
1923:  Britse kamp. - 11.13,6

Brits atleet
Brits olympisch kampioen
Steeplechaseloper


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Q: Can not reach .Net gRPC server on Cloud Run #1653 I was trying to have a .Net Kestrel gRPC server deployed on Cloud Run. But cannot work properly.
My local environment is MacOS Big Sur Version 11.6.4.
To reproduce:

*

*Create a new gRPC project by selecting gRPC Service template on Visual Studio for mac 2022 Preview

*Change Program.cs as below:
using GrpcGreeter.Services;

var builder = WebApplication.CreateBuilder(args);

// Additional configuration is required to successfully run gRPC on macOS.
// For instructions on how to configure Kestrel and gRPC clients on macOS, visit https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2099682

// Add services to the container.
builder.Services.AddGrpc();

var port = Environment.GetEnvironmentVariable("PORT") ?? "8080";
var url = $"http://0.0.0.0:{port}";

var app = builder.Build();

// Configure the HTTP request pipeline.
app.MapGrpcService<GreeterService>();
app.MapGet("/", () => "Communication with gRPC endpoints must be made through a gRPC client. To learn how to create a client, visit: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2086909");

app.Run(url);

*add Dockerfile from [this](https://github.com/GoogleCloudPlatform/dotnet-docs-s
amples/blob/main/run/helloworld/Dockerfile).

*Build docker image. docker build -t gcr.io/my-project/grpc-greeter .

*Docker run locally docker run --rm -p 12345:8080 gcr.io/my-project/grpc-greeter

*Check by using grpcurl. (Error message was shown but works fine because grpcurl has reached my application)
$ grpcurl -plaintext 0.0.0.0:12345 list
Failed to list services: server does not support the reflection API

*Push docker image on GCR: docker push gcr.io/my-project/grpc-greeter

*Deploy to Cloud Run by using this command:

gcloud run deploy grpc-greeter --image gcr.io/my-project/grpc-greeter --port 5000 --use-http2 --region us-central1

*Run grpcurl again then you will see following error message. This request could not reach this application so that Cloud Run console did not show any logs.

$ grpcurl -plaintext my-project.a.run.app:443 list
Failed to dial target host "my-project.a.run.app:443": context deadline exceeded

Thank you for reading and please any help.
----- Added Mar. 7th --------------
I faced the same log message that troubleshoots said: https://cloud.google.com/run/docs/troubleshooting#sandbox
Log explore shows this message:
{
  "textPayload": "Container Sandbox: Unsupported syscall setsockopt(0x7a,0x1,0xd,0x3dfb18bfeef8,0x8,0x3dfb0800ac78). It is very likely that you can safely ignore this message and that this is not the cause of any error you might be troubleshooting. Please, refer to https://gvisor.dev/docs/user_guide/compatibility/linux/amd64/setsockopt for more information.",
  "insertId": "6224c2a80009b0975ebc347b",
  "resource": {
    "type": "cloud_run_revision",
    "labels": {
      "revision_name": "grpc-greeter-00005-ziq",
      "location": "us-central1",
      "service_name": "grpc-greeter",
      "project_id": "my-project",
      "configuration_name": "grpc-greeter"
    }
  },
  "timestamp": "2022-03-06T14:18:16.634974567Z",
  "severity": "DEBUG",
  "labels": {
    "instanceId": "00bf4bf02d3ed790c520d7b323e25ad7bbc2a7a5044f2372a67f11aa5ec3aad8379c3ed7976eda29dba06f978dc44b6a9635786f2c6a33dae4991695"
  },
  "logName": "projects/my-project/logs/run.googleapis.com%2Fvarlog%2Fsystem",
  "receiveTimestamp": "2022-03-06T14:18:16.639213876Z"
}

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I was born in Iran in 1949. In 1951 we immigrated to Israel. Israel was a young, poor country. In Iran, my father was a rug merchant. A very successful one. In Israel, there was really no need for rug merchants. So, my father became a factory blue collar worker.
Even though my family was poor, my father and mother instilled in us the great importance of education. However, our means were little and education was pushed aside for a little time.
Luckily, there was Mr. Joseph Cohen – God bless his soul – the principal of my elementary school. Mr. Cohen heard about Kidum – the Society for Advancement of Education and about their flagship project: the Boyar Residential Campus in Jerusalem. He was determined to make sure I am admitted, and I was.
Now comes the part of the story where my life would change forever.
Compared to my village, Boyar was like a piece of heaven. We had counselors who acted as our life mentors, introducing us to places and events we have never seen before — the best schools in Jerusalem, art shows, trips to various sites in Israel, Shabbat dinners, social activities, sports, community values, leadership, academics, serve your country, love your family, Judaism – and much much more.
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A real sad story is the fact that Kidum is turning kids away for a lack of funds. I think of these kids, their dreams, hopes, pain. But they need Boyar, or any other place managed by Kidum, to have a chance in a normal happy life.
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Feeney is tied for the league lead in power-play points with nine, and also tied for second in assists with 12. He ranks third among the defenseman scoring leaders with 12 points. The Foxboro native was named to the New England Hockey Writers Division II/III All-Star team as well as the All-NESCAC First Team last season as a junior and was also named as a semifinalist for the Concannon award. As a rookie in 2016-17, he was named to the United States College Hockey Online (USCHO.com) Division III Men's Ice Hockey National All-Rookie Team. He has played in every game possible in his career.
The Bantams, led by Head Coach Matt Greason (8th season) and ranked No. 11 in the nation, are 12-3-5 on the year ahead of a pair of home games this weekend, versus Colby on Friday night and versus Bowdoin on Saturday afternoon.


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Q: Iterated removal of singleton Pythagorean triples Consider the set of all Pythagorean triples (positive integers $a, b, c$ such that $a^2 + b^2 = c^2$, not necessarily coprime). Then for each integer that appears in exactly one triple, remove that triple from the set and repeat this process an infinite number of times.
For example, 3 is a member of only one triple (3, 4, 5), so that triple is removed. Afterwards, 5 is a member of only one triple (5, 12, 13), so that triple can also be removed, and so on.
Call a triple stable if it is never removed by this process, and a positive integer stable if it is a member of at least one stable triple.
For example, 15 is stable because taking each elementwise product of the triples (3, 4, 5) and (5, 12, 13) results in a "magic square" where each row and column is a Pythagorean triple. Since each element in the square is a member of two different triples including only other elements of the square, every row, column, and element of such a square is stable.
$\begin{matrix}
15 & 36 & 39\\
20 & 48 & 52\\
25 & 60 & 65
\end{matrix}$
My questions are

*

*Is every stable integer connected to one or more cycles of stable triples as described above? Or are there stable integers which are stable merely because they are the root of an infinitely ascending tree of Pythagorean triples that can't be removed in a countable number of steps?

and

*Is there a simple algorithm to determine whether an integer is stable?


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Canadian curlers to be honoured by International Fair Play Committee
Posted by: Monika Spolia in Blog, News, News, Slider, Sports November 2, 2017	1,432 Views
Canadian curlers to be honoured
by International Fair Play Committee
An act of sportsmanship that highlighted the 2016 Tim Hortons Brier in Ottawa is being recognized by the International Fair Play Committee.
Craig Savill, Glenn Howard and Pat Simmons have been named recipients of the World Fair Play Diploma, and they will be honoured at the World Fair Play Awards Ceremony on Nov. 17 in Brussels, Belgium.
Due to scheduling conflicts with the 2017-18 curling season, none of the three can attend the ceremony, but all were thrilled to be notified of the award, which recognizes their efforts during a late round-robin game in which Savill, who was undergoing a battle with cancer at the time, was able to participate in a Tim Hortons Brier game between Howard's Ontario team and the Team Canada foursome skipped by Simmons.
"I still can't say enough about Glenn, Pat and both their teams for giving me that opportunity to return to the ice in Ottawa," said Savill. "It was a dream come true to play a Tim Hortons Brier in my hometown, and the fact that those teams recognized that, and put their rivalries aside to give me that chance, really shows what our sport is all about."
You can watch the full game by CLICKING HERE; Savill's on-ice appearance took place in the eighth end.
With joint headquarters in Budapest, Hungary, and Paris, the International Fair Play Committee was established in 1963, and the inaugural World Fair Play Awards Ceremony took place in 1965.
The list of past winners is remarkable, including the likes of Wayne Gretzky, tennis stars Stefan Edberg and Pete Sampras, soccer star Sir Bobby Charlton and track and field legends Sergey Bubka, Kipchoge Keino and Emil Zatopek.
You can see the full list of past winners by CLICKING HERE.
It will be the first time curlers have been honoured by the International Fair Play Committee.
"Our sport always has been about respect for one another and fair play, and I consider that night in Ottawa to be one of the best highlights of my career," said Howard, whose Etobicoke, Ont.-based team that evening was rounded out by Richard Hart, Adam Spencer and Scott Howard. "The end result of the game didn't matter; it was a chance for all of us to show our respect and admiration for what Craig has done on and off the ice, and it was a thrill to be involved with it."
"It's one of my favourite things about curling," added Simmons, whose Calgary team included John Morris, Carter Rycroft and Nolan Thiessen. "We're competitors on the ice, but we never lose sight of the big picture, that there's more to curling than just wins and losses. Seeing Craig throw those rocks that night gave all of us chills, and I'll always cherish being a part of it."
The International Fair Play Committee is recognized both by the International Olympic Committee and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for its efforts in raising awareness of fair play.
"As a community, curling in Canada has so much to be proud of, and having these players honoured in this way just speaks volumes about what our sport is about," said Katherine Henderson, Chief Executive Officer of Curling Canada. "Craig, Glenn and Pat, and all of their teammates, provided a moment that shows our sport at its best, and all curlers can share in this because our sport has such high values of sportsmanship and fair play."
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You may have noticed a sudden spike of information in the news lately about the Zika virus, a virus whose infection rates seem to have exploded in South America. There have now been hundreds of confirmed cases of the virus in the United States, including Texas. Knowing what the virus is capable of and what you can do to prevent it is important.
The Zika virus is transmitted through mosquitoes after a mosquito bites an infected person and then bites someone else, similar to illnesses like dengue fever or West Nile virus which are called arboviruses. Like other arboviruses, there is potential for Zika to be transmitted through blood transfusion, and there is evidence that the virus can be transmitted through sexual contact. The virus is not new. It is named after the Zika Forest region of Uganda, where it was found in 1947.
For the average person, an infection may induce flu-like symptoms such as a fever, mild muscle aches and joint pain in addition to a skin rash and conjunctivitis. Symptoms typically begin between a few days to a week after infection.
There are more serious risks for women who are pregnant. The Zika virus seems to have the biggest impact on babies born to women who are infected, as an unusually high number of infants born with microcephaly were reported in areas where the virus was quickly spreading. Microcephaly is diagnosed with an infant's head is much smaller than normal. This is typically linked to decreased brain function. There is also evidence that the Zika virus is linked to the causation of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), a condition that causes slow paralysis. Patients typically overcome GBS, but there are some rare cases that cause fatality.
To put it simply, the best thing you can do to avoid infection is to do everything you know to do to prevent being bitten by mosquitoes. The preventive measures are largely the same as the measures you use to avoid West Nile. Avoid being outside from dusk until dawn, and if you have to be outside at any time, use a mosquito spray with a high DEET content. Be sure you remove potential mosquito breeding grounds from around your home. Because mosquitoes lay eggs in standing water, this means to make sure you don't have any pots, bird baths, old tires, ponds or any other type of receptacle that holds water for long periods of time out around your home. If you do, make sure they are over turned or removed completely.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have issued a travel warning to people who may be visiting affected areas, such as South America, Central America or Caribbean Islands. Women who are pregnant are being urged not to travel to these areas. As there is currently no vaccine, prevention up front is going to be the best way to stay safe from the Zika virus.
Finally, if you've recently traveled and are feeling any of the symptoms of the Zika virus, make sure to alert your primary care physician immediately.
Dr. Suma Manjunath is the Managing Physician for the Travel Medicineclinics in Kelsey Seybold Clinic. She is certified in the field of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene by the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH). She's a board-certified pediatrician at Kelsey-Seybold's Pearland Clinic.


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Case managers need to be able to develop nontraditional resources that can support and assist their clients.
This course focuses upon the identification, development, and utilization of these nontraditional resources. Examples include: helping to map someone's social network, how to locate and approach nontraditional community resources like neighbourhood groups, and how to bring members of an individual's social support network together to confront difficult to reach goals and major life changes. Person-centred planning approaches are discussed, as are support circles and securing individualized funding for clients and families.


Security finally caught me, talkin' 'bout "Son you're kinda young"
I said, "Beat this Mr. Officer I'm just trying to have some fun"
Now on my way out, this girl said, "Whuddup shorty?"
I broke away from the officer and then said, "Girl, it's time to party"
Snuck through the back door, it was like "Yeah, I can get with this"
And I don't want to see you and him around here ever again trying out"


OnePlus 6 India price details got leaked this week, ahead of the smartphone's much-anticipated launch that is scheduled later this month. The Chinese manufacturer will take the wraps off the flagship killer at an event in London on May 16 and then in India on May 17. As per latest reports, the OnePlus 6 price in India is Rs. 36,999 for the 64GB storage variant, while the 128GB variant will cost Rs. 39,999. The company has also confirmed that a 256GB model will be arriving, though there is no clarity on its price. When it comes to OnePlus 6 and its specifications, most of the key details have been confirmed by the company and they suggest a decent upgrade over the OnePlus 5T.
Pushing out handsets at a rapid pace, OnePlus has launched two smartphones every year since 2016. The OnePlus 6 will be the fifth smartphone in the same amount of time. Since the launch of OnePlus One in 2014, the company has indeed improved upon previous generation flagship handsets in significant ways, but this has also translated to rising prices in each generation. It is quite possible that OnePlus will soon shed the 'value buy' tag and stand alongside the Google Pixel lineup or the Galaxy S series. Because, from being a 'flagship killer' to handsets competing in both specifications and price with premium smartphones, OnePlus is clearly following an upward trend. Here is a look at the OnePlus pricing history.
When OnePlus launched the OnePlus One four years ago, it was available at a starting price of $299 (roughly Rs. 18,300) for the 16GB inbuilt storage model, while the 64GB variant was priced at $349 (roughly Rs. 21,350). In India, the smartphone was launched with a price tag of Rs. 18,999 for the 16GB variant, and Rs. 21,999 for the 64GB variant.
The startup Chinese smartphone maker made quite a name for itself with its first device. It then launched the OnePlus 2 in India, China, the US, Canada, and select EU regions in 2015. The 64GB OnePlus 2 was priced in India at Rs. 24,999 - a Rs. 3,000 hike. Next year, the company also launched a 16GB model of the OnePlus 2 in India, priced at Rs. 22,999, a Rs. 4,000 hike over the 16GB OnePlus One. In the US, the company had priced the OnePlus 2 at $329 and $389 for the 16GB and 64GB variants respectively, corresponding to $30 and $40 dollar hikes.
Coming to the OnePlus 3, the company had launched the handset in 2016 priced at $399 (roughly Rs. 26,800) in the US. In India, the smartphone was made available at Rs. 27,999 for its 64GB variant - a Rs. 3,000 price hike. The same year, OnePlus launched the OnePlus 3T smartphone with a faster processor and better camera. It was priced at GBP 399 (roughly Rs. 33,700) or EUR 439 (roughly Rs. 31,200) for the 64GB variant. In India, the smartphone was priced at Rs. 29,999 for the 64GB inbuilt storage model, and Rs. 34,999 for the 128GB storage model, making it the most expensive OnePlus device until then.
With the OnePlus 5 launch in 2017, the company raised the prices even higher. The OnePlus 5 price in India was set at Rs. 32,999 for the 6GB RAM, 64GB storage variant - a Rs. 3,000 hike, while those who wanted to purchase the model with 8GB RAM, 128GB storage had to shell out Rs. 37,999 - a Rs. 3,000 hike. The OnePlus 5 prices were slightly pricier than in the US, but cheaper than in Europe.
Last year, OnePlus launched an upgraded version of OnePlus 5 - the OnePlus 5T. At launch, the OnePlus 5T 6GB RAM variant was priced at $499 (roughly Rs. 32,600), while the 8GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant cost $559 (roughly Rs. 36,500). Then, in India, the OnePlus 5T arrived with a price tag of Rs. 32,999 for the 6GB RAM variant, and it went up to Rs. 37,999 for the 8GB RAM variant - the first time it maintained the same prices, albeit, within a cycle. OnePlus also launched a special OnePlus 5T Star Wars Limited Edition in the country, priced at Rs. 38,999.
Now, with rumours of the OnePlus 6 64GB starting at Rs. 36,999 (a Rs. 4,000 hike if true) and going up to Rs. 39,999 for the 128GB variant (a Rs. 2,000 hike if true), it's clear OnePlus has been raising prices with each year's flagship offerings.
In terms of pricing as well as specifications, these smartphones have come a long way in the last four years. Based on reports and rumours around OnePlus 6, the upcoming smartphone does promise some hearty upgrades that seem quite worth the alleged price tag. OnePlus has always stood out the kind of specifications it has been offering for the price. The new smartphone is said to come with the notch, the latest Snapdragon 845 processor, dust and water resistance, Super Slo Mo feature for video recording, and sport a new design with a glass back. But, snagging the new handset clearly won't be cheap, as it may cost more than all the company's previous smartphones.


Me, myself and I. And I, and I, and I.
Earlier this year, I wrote about PsykotikKrymes' The Doppelganger Follower—a mod which lets you add yourself as a companion in Skyrim Special Edition. The creator's latest venture, Clone Conjuration, takes the idea one step further by letting you conjure an army of self-styled clones.
Whereas as The Doppelganger Follower offers a permanent follower, Clone Conjuration summons twins of the Dragonborn to lead into battle. Court Wizards sell it, bandit mages drop it, or "if you're impatient", says PsykotikKrymes, the spell can be obtained from the food table in Dragonreach—"in the room with the cooking spit".
Clones replicate your spells and shouts, but not your armour.
Furthermore, version 2.0 of Clone Conjuration comes with a twist.
"2.0 adds a spell called Conjure ????," explains creator PsykotikKrymes. "This spell is fun but a gamble, when you cast you might conjure a giant, or a rabbit, goat, horse; but you also might get Ulfric, a Greybeard or a mud crab. It chooses from over 30 different NPCs/creatures when cast and still [uses] NO scripts."
Have fun with that. More information on PsykotikKrymes' Clone Conjuration can be found on its Nexus Mods page.


Welcome to day 2 of October Orange week! Today I have the PERFECT Halloween orange nail polish: China Glaze Orange Marmalade.
Orange Marmalade dried fast and covered pretty well with two coats. There is still some VNL - visible nail line - but a solid base coat or two more coats of Orange Marmalade should help that. This is the bright, pumpkin-y orange that is so perfectly Halloween. With the added gold shimmer, it is a stellar shade.
I just picked this one up this week! It IS the perfect Halloween orange. I used it in a mani earlier this week.
Wow this is the perfect halloween manicure!
This is one of my favorite oranges. It looks gorgeous on you. Dreamsicles is another pretty one too.
Perfect orange in general! Soooo my favorite orange! :) Really beautiful!
Fruit Salad of Fruit Nail Designs!!
Three days as a Vegan down!


As Jorrit Tamminga amusingly recounts in his booklet-note, it was a chance encounter with Boulez that led to his musical partner Erik Bosgraaf making this transcription of Dialogue de l'ombre double – though not the most ambitious, surely the most enticing of Boulez's forays into combining instruments with electronics. Some readers may recall Pascal Gallois's expert realisation of this piece for bassoon (Stradivarius, 4/03), but Bosgraaf's version seems altogether more authentic in its eliding the tonal properties of a melody instrument with that of the human voice which provided initial inspiration. Moreover, balance between recorders (Bosgraaf plays alto, soprano and sopranino instruments) and electronics is ideally judged, giving this music an immediacy yet also intimacy beyond that of any other recorded option.
The greater part of this disc is otherwise devoted to the Dialogues that has resulted from the duo's 'comprovisations' (though in its elaboration upon salient motifs, extemporisation might be thought equally applicable). The ways in which the seven pieces 'bleed' into each other proves absorbing, as does Tamminga's virtuoso manipulation of spatial ambience as an expressive backdrop within which Bosgraaf's playing is constantly redefined. If, in the final analysis, this is music needing to be experienced in real-time (though headphones provide a plausible alternative), hearing it through the remove of speakers does not render the result much less arresting or evocative. That in itself says much for the excellence of the sound as recorded here, setting the seal on a successful artistic venture and a most worthwhile release.


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Q: Laravel Generate Migration from existing Model
How can I create migration file from existing model in Laravel or model from existing migration?

A: To create a table for a existing Model, you just have to run below command,
php artisan make:migration table_name

and, go to the database -> migration -> date_with-table_name
inside up(), type your table name and fields that you want to add, something like belowa;
Schema::create('table_name', function (Blueprint $table) {
    $table->increments('id');
    $table->string('field_2');
    $table->string('field_3');
    $table->string('field_4');
    $table->date('field_5');
    $table->string('field_6');
    $table->timestamps();
});

read more here.

A: For the model, just create a model, there isn't anything special, just make sure to set the $table if not following convention.
For generating migrations from an existing Database schema there is a package:
Xethron - Laravel Migration Generator

A: Model and migration are merely connected through naming convention. Models and migrations are created separately.

A:  php artisan make:migration create_users_table

your Model name will be User and the table name will be users


Okay, thanks! I would assume if there are mirrors of each other in the same enclosure they both have had the same cycles. Safest to replace both and move on is my guess.
Just to be safe. That's $120 for peace of mind, eh?
Unless there is an error on the other disk i wouldn't replace it, just make sure you have a backup in place.
I get you. So, one bad sector on the one drive is really not that bad anyhow? I am replacing it but just asking.
What would constitute a good back-up? Buy a USB drive that plugs into the NAS and backs up weekly? Just want to make sure I employ the right strategy.
Like something like this that I can plug into my NAS and have it back-up weekly to it?
I get you. But conceptually that is what I need to do to have a good back-up?
Thank you so much. Rebuilding the array now on the new drive.
Disk 2 just gave me the same error. Time to replace that one now.
Exactly. RAID is not a backup and it is always possible that for any one of a catalogue of reasons (e.g. virus, RAID controller corruption, both drives failing, theft, fire, stupidity - need I go on?) you can lose the data. ALWAYS take regular backups and store the drive in a safe place, preferably offsite.
And most importantly for now, take a backup before attempting to replace the failed drive, even if it's just your most important data to a desktop or laptop.


Telecoms company MTN is set to host a digital music talk at Alisa Hotel in Accra, Ghana, on 17 January.
Munya Chanetsa will be speaking at the MTN Digital Music Conference in Accra, Ghana.
The first MTN Digital Music Conference event will feature as main speaker South Africa's Munya Chanetsa, an online music distributor and A&R person who will speak about making money from music.
The event will focus on the state of music distribution and opportunities for artists in the under-exploited digital space in Ghana.
Although global music revenue is still affected by piracy, the gap between digital and physical music revenue has widened. "Digital revenues grew 19.1% to $9.4 billion and, for the first time ever, accounted for over half (54%) of total recorded music industry revenues worldwide. The global surge in streaming was a key driver, up 41.1%, with paid subscription audio streams up 45.5%. Following a 20.5% decline in revenue, digital downloads accounted for 20% of global digital revenue overall," IFPI said.
Also speaking at the event are music industry professionals Jonilar and Fifi Adinkra, both from Ghana.
Tickets to the event are available online here.


The Lynchburg Hillcats were shut out for the 14th time this season on Thursday, falling to the Wilmington Blue Rocks, 5-0.
Lynchburg (67-65, 38-27) finished their season series with Wilmington (66-69, 35-30) by going 10-17. The Hillcats remain three games up for a playoff spot over the Blue Rocks with five games remaining in the regular season.
Wilmington opened the scoring in the second inning. Emmanuel Rivera singled and Meibrys Viloria walked to put two runners on. After a double steal, Vance Vizcaino lined a two-run single to right field to give the 'Rocks a 2-0 lead.
The game stayed that way until the top of the eighth inning. Vilora and Travis Jones singled, while Angelo Castellano was intentionally walked to load the bases. Rudy Martin hit a flair into shallow left field, and the ball dropped for a three-run double after Mitch Longo and Tyler Friis collided in the outfield, pushing Wilmington's lead to 5-0.
The Hillcats mustered just four hits on the night and went 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position, stranding eight on base.
Gerson Garabito (Win, 8-6) fired 6.1 scoreless innings for Wilmington, allowing just four hits while striking out seven. Justin Camp and Tyler Zuber combined for 2.2 scoreless innings.
Anderson Polanco (Loss, 2-2) gave up two earned runs on three hits in 4.2 frames, striking out six. Adam Scott, who was drafted by the Indians in the fourth round of this year's MLB draft, made his A-Adv. debut, firing two scoreless innings. Kyle Nelson surrendered the three-run double in the eighth.
The Hillcats have finished the home portion of their regular season schedule, and will head to Salem for a five-game series to round out regular season play. Right-hander Justin Garza (4-6, 4.00) will start for Lynchburg, opposite of righty Jake Thompson (5-12, 4.98) for Salem. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at Haley Toyota Field.
Max Gun and Matt Present get you set with pregame coverage beginning at 6:55 p.m. on TuneIn Radio and Radio434.
The Hillcats are in line to host post-season games against the Potomac Nationals on September 5 and 6 at City Stadium. Fans can purchase $2 tickets, and also receive $2 hot dogs and $2 beers at the game.
For tickets and more information visit lychburg-hillcats.com, the City Stadium box office, or call 434-528-1144.


The five known Istari were Curumo, a Maia of Aulë, Olórin, a Maia of Manwë and Varda, Aiwendil, a Maia of Yavanna, and Alatar and Pallando, both Maiar of Oromë. Alatar and Pallando, also known as Ithryn Luin, the "Blue Wizards," went into the East and do not come into the main tales of Middle-earth. In the northwest of Middle-earth Curumo became known as Saruman to Men and Curunír to Elves, Olórin was known as Gandalf to Men and Mithrandir to Elves, while Aiwendil became known as Radagast.
The Istari came to Middle-earth around the year T.A. 1000 (though the Blue Wizards may have arrived much earlier). Each wizard was assigned a colour for his clothes, white being indicative of the chief. The two that traveled to the East wore sea-blue robes, hence their name Ithryn Luin, the "Blue Wizards." Similarly the other wizards also became known by their colours, being referred to as "Saruman the White," "Gandalf the Grey," and "Radagast the Brown." It is not known if the colour had any special meaning concerning their rank, abilities or nature.
Wizard is a translation of Quenya istar (Sindarin ithron): one of the members of an "order" (as they call it), claiming to possess, and exhibiting, eminent knowledge of the history and nature of the World. The translation (though suitable in its relation to "wise" and other ancient words of knowing, similar to that of istar in Quenya) is not perhaps happy, since Heren Istarion or "Order of Wizards" was quite distinct from "wizards" and "magicians" of later legend; they belonged solely to the Third Age and then departed, and none save maybe Elrond, Círdan and Galadriel discovered of what kind they were or whence they came.
The Quenya word Istari means "those who know". The word seems to come from the verb ista- ("to know"), and possibly the agentive ending -ro.
In Gnomish, one of Tolkien's early conceptions of an Elven language, the word for "wizard" is curug (and "witch" is curus). An alternative word is thothweg, also translated as "wizard".   In The Hobbit, while no mention is made of an Order of Wizards, Gandalf tells Beorn that Radagast is his "cousin". In the Unfinished Tales it is said that the wizards appeared in Middle-earth about 1000, but in The Peoples of Middle-earth a rough note by J.R.R. Tolkien said that the Blue Wizards (Alatar and Pallando, or Morinehtar and Rómestámo) came much earlier in the Second Age. Christopher Tolkien stated that much of the writings about the Istari are rapid jottings and often illegible.
A wizard, who puts a spell on the dog Rover, appears in Tolkien's story Roverandom. The bewitchement turns Rover into a toy.
Although Radagast has a small role in The Lord of the Rings, his role was omitted in Peter Jackson's film trilogy. However, Radagast had a substantial supporting role in The Hobbit films, and Saruman had a brief appearance.
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Forum Hour discussions and/or activities are held most Sundays during the program year (September – May) beginning around 10:15 a.m. Church activities such as the Annual Meeting, Parish Ministries Fair, the Sunday School Heifer Project and Christmas Families preparations take place during this time. On other Sundays, guest speakers lead various discussions on a variety of issues ranging from spiritually related topics to community concerns. The vestry steward for education coordinates the Program Schedule.
A new group forms each year in preparation for the bishop's annual visit. Some participants are preparing for confirmation or reception; some are cradle Episcopalians seeking to refresh their memories on some of the basics. Contact the office for details on the next group forming.
Developed in consultation between clergy and vestry stewards, sometimes with the help of the seminarian or other interested parties.
Meets on Wednesday evenings from 7-9:30 in the Spring (April - June) in the Parish Hall. Participants register for their choice of classes, which are led by volunteers or clergy with some expertise/interest in each topic. Sessions begin with dinner and a meditation shared by the entire group before adjourning to classes. Registration forms are sent out in The Almond Tree, available at services, and sent to local parishes and former students. All are welcome! The School is FREE of charge. Donations are welcome to defray the cost of dinner.
The EFM program seeks to help Christians discern and prepare for the personal ministries arising from our baptismal vows. To do so we study our tradition, from the Old and New Testaments to 21st century theological issues. We also learn to integrate this study with our lives and the culture we live in by learning how to reflect theologically in a group of 6-12 people and a mentor. Groups meet weekly, 9 months a year, using a 4-year program developed and administered by the Episcopal Seminary at Sewanee.
The Circle of Quiet provides a time of prayer so participants may listen to God, gather strength for the week, and share their spiritual journeys. Anyone interested in meditation or silent prayer is welcome to attend. Each Sunday the volunteer leader of The Circle of Quiet gives a brief explanation of the prayer form being offered, so those attending need no previous experience with meditation. The meeting is at 10:15 am when we have three services and at 9:15 am when we have two services.


The world's smallest 13 inch laptop is back and this time with the power of Intel's eighth Gen, Quad Core processors. Dell's XPS 13 and its infinity edge display Available with, or without, touch gives it the dimensions of an 11.6 inch laptop, but with a 13.3 inch screen and a weight of only 2.7 pounds. Starting at 799$, you can opt for a quad HD plus resolution display. Or a more power-efficient full HD display for up to 22 hours of battery life. And when it comes to performance, Dell claims the combo of its dynamic power mode and Intel's latest CPUs are capable of up to a 44% performance boost over 7th gen processors. The rest remains pretty much the same, like the aluminum body, the carbon fiber palm rest, and the comfy backlit keyboard. And the webcam that's still positioned below the display to Point up your nose. And you'll still get a Thunderbolt 3 USB C port for power, high speed data transfers, and support for up to two external monitors. Look for the updated SBX 13 to start shipping in mid-September.


I could potientially show you evidince that this cheat exists. But i don't see the point? I agree that i should be flagged, and i don't think my account deserves unflagging even if I would provide evidence?
I am not claiming someone popped the trophies in mw2! that is impossible! I claim that the stars was earned through joining someone that insta popped the stars in specops! Not the trophies! ugh..
The trophies for the stars popped since i joined the co-op mode where someone insta won the game. Thus gaining the stars. I am not trying to hide. I know the wrongs! I am on it making a new profile and regaining all my platinums. I haven't cheated on purpose, and that is why i rebuild a completely clean account.
The game can be obtained for free during April month 2017 on PlayStation plus!
Game Patch makes platinum impossible?
PSVITA Games to play offline?
Hey, so I am going away for sometime and was wondering what a new psvita user should pickup and play that is possible to complete offline. I am interested in some fun games that are not to serious, a game like this would be sly cooper i guess... pure fun, made for kids with interesting gameplay. Something like that would be brilliant.. I am also interested in getting plats in these games without playing online since i won't have internet access and I am looking for games that are "easy" plats. Not too hard and time taking but it doesn't have to be like super easy either.. Thanks!
Can vita get a virus ?
Does someone have an idea what's wrong with my PS3?
IW is actually... and I can't believe what I am saying.. Good. I have had a hard time liking the new gen call of duties, but IW.. It isn't cod in my eyes, but it ain't bad. I picked up, holding the copy in my hands while walking out of the store saying I will regret this and I can't believe I am buying this.. But I actually might not regret picking it up. I actually would like to recommend people to play, before they say.
Hey, I wanted to post that the trophy: Hoff The Charts! Can be unlocked by entering a secret code in the zombie menus. Warning the trophy might be glitched! Code: D-PAD LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, UP, DOWN ENTER THE CODE IN SOLO MENU. This guide shall be 100% credited to founder: Onix8 on reddit. Read a full image tutorial here: Click Me!


Word dividant meaning. Word dividant definition. Free crossword dictionary.
8 letters in word "dividant": A D D I I N T V.
No anagrams for dividant found in this word list.
I need a list of words ending with herd?