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L'Objet Invisible
A picture game by Petit-Roulet: each cartoon is missing an item that starts with the letter of the alphabet shown. 26 cartoons A to Z.
About L'Objet Invisible:
It's a guessing game, but it's also a game of the eye. Seen and unseen. What is hidden reveals what we do not recognize anymore by seeing it. What is visible is thanks to the incisive eye of Philippe Petit-Roulet. With a touch of absurdity, a lot of humor and an innate sense of shift, he realizes for us this sleight of hand, leaving the elegance of his line to define a perfect vacuum.
Philippe Petit-Roulet was born in Paris and had his first comics published in Zinc magazine in 1973. With the growth of his career came stories published for Charlie Mensuel, L'Écho des Savanes and À Suivre where one of his most notable characters, Bruce Predator would be created in collaboration with screenwriter Didier Martiny. Petit-Roulet has also worked in the fields of advertising and animation having produced "Loulou et Autres Loups" with Grégoire Solotareff and Jean-Luc Fromental. A truly unique artiste, his works have been exhibited throughout the world.
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The amazing bottlenose dolphins of Shark Bay
On the west coast of Australia, a population of bottlenose dolphins stunned the scientific world by learning how to use tools. But only females can do it.
Nick Stringer
On the west coast of Australia, a population of bottlenose dolphins stunned the scientific world by learning how to use tools. But only females can do it. Nick Stringer finds out why.
It's 6.30am and the first rays of sunlight glint on the surf at Peron Point, a remote peninsula in Shark Bay at the western tip of Australia. Dolphin biologist Janet Mann is already at her lookout. Below her, 2km of deserted beach sweeps in an arc to Skipjack Point. She radios her research student, Eric, to say that she's in position. "Copy that," he replies. "It's a beautiful day."
Aussie cameraman Ben Cunningham and I pick our way down the crumbling red cliffs to the shore. We've been following Janet and the bottlenose dolphins of Shark Bay for nearly a year. It's our first day at Peron and we've come to film a special group of dolphins known for the death-defying way in which they catch fish.
Still bleary-eyed, I'm expecting a long shoot – possibly many weeks. The action could take place anywhere along a 16km stretch of coastline.
Camera, action!
Before Ben can sort out his gear, Eric screams down the radio: "Hydroplaning right beneath me." A huge adrenalin rush jolts us into action. We sprint the length of the beach to Skipjack Point, where I spot a plume of water ripping along the shoreline. As I catch my breath, I throw the tripod onto the sand and Ben starts filming.
Before us, a spectacular scene unfolds. A dolphin turns sharply and accelerates to over 30kmph, edging closer to the shore, while a large mullet races just ahead of it, rapidly running out of options. The dolphin is now hydroplaning in a few centimetres of water.
The mullet makes one last, desperate flying leap and strands itself on the beach. Its pursuer bursts from the surf to snatch the fish. Completely beached, the dolphin then shuffles back into the water, defiantly tossing its half-dead prey high into the air.
"It's Reggae!" Janet's voice crackles on the radio. Later, I learn that Reggae is the queen of the aquaplane – she's been doing it for more than 20 years.
Meet the peronettes
There are just a few places in the world where dolphins chase their prey onto the beach. In South Carolina, they herd fish onto mudflats – a behaviour filmed for BBC's Life series, and described in the November 2009 issue of BBC Wildlife – but Peron is the only location where they hydroplane and launch their entire bodies onto the sand.
Reggae is joined by Rhythm and Blues. Janet, who is now by our side, says that she has only seen this behaviour in females. "We call them the Peronettes," she smiles.
For the next 10 minutes, we are treated to an audacious display of speed and acrobatics. As the chase fizzles out, Janet is already halfway back up the beach, snapping pictures of the Peronettes' calves. It's a rare opportunity for her to sex them and get a photo id of their dorsal fins.
"There's a lot of pressure on dolphin mothers: they have just one calf at a time, and may suckle it for up to nine years," Janet tells us. "While they're nursing, they have to eat 50 per cent more than the males, so they put their big brains to good use." With a wry smile, she adds: "In fact, the girls are far more creative than the boys!"
Ben raises an eyebrow quizzically, but we can see Janet's point – the resourceful dolphin mothers have learned to exploit almost every niche in Shark Bay.
Dolphin nursery
Covering an area of 10,000 sq km, Shark Bay is one of the most diverse and pristine shallow-water bays on the planet. Seagrass beds stretch as far as the eye can see, cut through by deep blue channels, bathing the coastal sand flats and mangroves in brilliant shades of turquoise and indigo. Protected from the open ocean, these sheltered waters make a perfect nursery for the dolphins. More than 3,000 individuals live here.
Back in 1988, when Janet initially drove down a dusty old track to Monkey Mia in Shark Bay, the first dolphin she met was a female that the locals called Puck. Since then, she has shared this dolphin's life, experiencing the joy and despair of all the calves reared and lost; once, Janet even saved Puck from drowning in a fishing net.
Over the course of 23 years, Janet has tracked more than 1,500 dolphins, and she's still observing 600 of them today. Much of what we know about wild bottlenose dolphins, especially mothers and calves, comes from her studies.
A star subject
Puck is now 33 years old, and one of the older dolphins in the Bay. She could be the first bottlenose ever to have been closely observed from youth to old age, and is the star of the Natural World film we're here to make for the BBC.
Last December, we were lucky enough to document the first few hours and days in the life of what will probably be Puck's last calf, Samu. It was a rare insight that brought home the challenges that these mothers face. When an air-breathing mammal gives birth at sea, its offspring is extremely vulnerable: there's nowhere to hide and sharks can strike at any time.
After three weeks waiting to film Puck give birth, I had been about to give up, but Janet reminded me that the dolphin had been waiting 12 months. Then, one day, I saw a tiny fidgety splash next to her. A male calf had been born in the night. His fins were still floppy and he had white foetal lines on his flanks. We called him Samu.
Swimming like a wind-up toy, Samu quickly surfaced for air, chin-slapping the water in a very un-dolphin-like manner. Puck stayed by his side, shadowing him everywhere, steering him away from the shore and other dangers. Unable to hunt, some mothers starve for days while shepherding their calves until they become confident swimmers, but Samu learned quickly and he had a big family close by.
Sponging for a living
When Samu was a week old, we took our boat into a deep channel, just beyond the seagrass beds. Eric raised his binoculars and pointed out a dolphin that I hadn't seen before: Bitfluke. She had a jagged tiger shark bite in her dorsal fin, but that wasn't the most striking thing about her appearance. There was a big yellow basket sponge stuck on the end of her beak.
Eric's hunch is that Bitfluke and the other dolphins in her group use the sponges to stir up bottom-dwelling fish. There are lots of venomous species here, including stonefish and stingrays, so the sponges could also offer protection.
Frustratingly, the water is too murky to see anything, but Eric hopes to capture images of the dolphins 'sponging' by setting up remote cameras on the seabed. If he succeeds, it'll be the first footage of cetacean tool-use in the oceans.
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thanks

A: There's no way to use AFNetworking 2.0 with iOS 5
source: https://github.com/AFNetworking/AFNetworking#requirements
Its not worth targeting iOS 5 anymore. I don't even target iOS 6 anymore. There's just too much compatibility code you have to write to get it working nicely.

A: Cocoapods does not support it directly and it is not recommended.
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U.S. Concrete Announces 2013 Second Quarter Results 57.1 KB
U.S. Concrete Announces 2013 Second Quarter Results
Adjusted EBITDA increased 96% to $17.0 million
Adjusted net income increased $10.2 million to $11.7 million
Consolidated revenue increased 17.6% to $162.5 million
Ready-mixed concrete volume rose 8.5% to approximately 1.4 million cubic yards
Ready-mixed concrete average sales price improved 7.6%
Net income of $6.7 million
EULESS, Texas, Aug. 8, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. Concrete, Inc. (Nasdaq:USCR) today reported adjusted net income of $11.7 million, or $0.86 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2013, compared to adjusted net income of $1.5 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2012. Second quarter 2013 adjusted net income excludes a non-cash loss related to the fair value change in the Company's derivatives of $1.9 million, $0.3 million of expense related to the relocation of the corporate headquarters, and $2.8 million of non-cash stock compensation expense. Second quarter 2012 adjusted net income excludes a non-cash loss related to the fair value change in the Company's derivatives of $0.6 million, $0.5 million of expense related to the relocation of the corporate headquarters, and $0.8 million of non-cash stock compensation expense. Including the loss related to derivatives, expense related to the relocation of the corporate headquarters and non-cash stock compensation expense, net income for the second quarter of 2013 was $6.7 million, compared to a net loss of $0.3 million in the second quarter of 2012.
The Company defines adjusted net income (loss) and adjusted net income (loss) per share as net income (loss) and net income (loss) per share excluding non-cash stock compensation expense, derivative loss, gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt, and expense related to the Company's relocation of the corporate headquarters. Adjusted net income (loss) and adjusted net income (loss) per share are non-GAAP financial measures. For a reconciliation of adjusted net income (loss) and adjusted net income (loss) per share to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, please see the attached "Additional Statistics" schedule.
William J. Sandbrook, President and Chief Executive Officer of U.S. Concrete, stated, "We are pleased with our continued organic growth in ready-mixed pricing and volume on a year-over-year basis. During the second quarter, volume was particularly strong in April and May relative to last year, though volume in June was negatively impacted by weather in some of our markets. We are also seeing growth in our backlog. On the strategic front, we recently strengthened our presence in the burgeoning Dallas/Fort Worth market with the acquisition of three additional plants, and we continue to seek opportunities for both expansion and vertical integration."
SECOND QUARTER 2013 RESULTS
Consolidated revenue in the second quarter of 2013 increased 17.6% to $162.5 million, compared to $138.2 million in the second quarter of 2012. Revenue from the ready-mixed concrete segment increased $20.6 million, or 16.8%, to $143.3 million for the second quarter of 2013, compared to $122.7 million in the second quarter of 2012. The Company's ready-mixed sales volume for the second quarter of 2013 was approximately 1.39 million cubic yards, up 8.5% from the approximately 1.28 million cubic yards of ready-mixed concrete sold in the second quarter of 2012. The Company's consolidated average sales price per cubic yard of ready-mixed concrete increased 7.6% during the second quarter of 2013, as compared to the second quarter of 2012. Aggregate products segment revenue increased $2.5 million, or 32.0%, to $10.1 million in the second quarter of 2013 compared to $7.7 million in the second quarter of 2012.
The Company's adjusted earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") was $17.0 million in the second quarter of 2013, compared to adjusted EBITDA of $8.7 million in the second quarter of 2012. Adjusted EBITDA margin, which is adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue, for the second quarter of 2013 was 10.5%, compared to 6.3% in the second quarter of 2012.
The Company defines adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) from continuing operations plus expense (benefit) for income taxes, net interest expense, depreciation, depletion and amortization, and excludes non-cash stock compensation expense, derivative loss, gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt and expense related to the Company's relocation of the corporate headquarters. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. For a reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA, free cash flow and net debt (which are other non-GAAP financial measures used in this earnings release) to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, please see the attached "Additional Statistics" schedule.
Selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A") were approximately $16.4 million in the second quarter of 2013 compared to $13.6 million in the second quarter of 2012. The higher costs for the second quarter of 2013 were primarily due to increased non-cash stock compensation expense and incentive compensation accruals. Excluding the non-cash stock compensation expense and timing related incentive compensation accruals, as a percentage of revenue, SG&A expenses decreased to 8.4% of revenue in the second quarter of 2013 compared to 9.7% in the prior year quarter.
During the second quarter of 2013, the Company recorded a $1.9 million non-cash loss related to derivatives. This non-cash loss was comprised of $0.4 million from fair value changes in the embedded derivative related to the Company's Convertible Notes and $1.5 million from fair value changes in the Company's warrants. This is compared to a non-cash loss of $0.6 million during the second quarter of 2012, also from such fair value changes. These changes were due primarily to the increase in the price of the Company's common stock during the second quarters of 2013 and 2012.
The Company had cash provided by operations of $14.9 million for the second quarter of 2013, compared to $1.2 million used in operations for the second quarter of 2012. The increase in the second quarter of 2013 was primarily the result of increased earnings and management of working capital. The Company's free cash flow for the second quarter of 2013 was $8.7 million, compared to $(3.4) million for the second quarter of 2012. We define "free cash flow" as cash used in operations less capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment, net of proceeds from disposals. Capital expenditures increased $3.8 million to $6.3 million for the second quarter of 2013, as compared to $2.5 million for the second quarter of 2012.
The Company's net debt at June 30, 2013 was approximately $83.6 million, up $24.9 million from December 31, 2012. We define net debt as total debt, including current maturities and capital lease obligations, minus cash and cash equivalents. The increase in net debt was due to the Company's completed exchange offer for its Convertible Secured Notes and a $7.7 million increase in the balance of our revolving credit facility. As previously reported, in March, the Company closed on the exchange of $48.5 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 9.5% Convertible Notes due 2015 for $61.1 million aggregate principal amount of new 9.5% Senior Secured Notes due 2015. In connection with the exchange, a $7.3 million discount associated with the tendered Convertible Notes was written off. Net debt at June 30, 2013 was comprised of total debt of $90.8 million, less cash and cash equivalents of $7.1 million.
Ready-mix backlog at the end of the second quarter of 2013 was approximately 3.5 million yards, up 10.8% compared to the end of the second quarter of 2012 and up 14.4% since the beginning of the year.
U.S. Concrete has scheduled a conference call for Thursday, August 8, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time, to review its second quarter 2013 results. To participate in the call, dial Toll-free: 877-312-8806 — Conference ID: 21329052 at least ten minutes before the conference call begins and ask for the U.S. Concrete conference call. A replay of the conference call will be available after the call under the investor relations section of the Company's website at www.us-concrete.com.
Investors, analysts and the general public will also have the opportunity to listen to the conference call over the Internet by accessing www.us-concrete.com. To listen to the live call on the Web, please visit the Web site at least 15 minutes early to register, download and install any necessary audio software. For those who cannot listen to the live Web cast, an archive will be available shortly after the call under the investor relations section of the Company's website at www.us-concrete.com.
This press release uses the non-GAAP financial measures "adjusted EBITDA," "adjusted net income (loss)," "adjusted EBITDA margin," "free cash flow" and "net debt." The Company has included adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin in this press release because it is widely used by investors for valuation and comparing the Company's financial performance with the performance of other building material companies. The Company also uses adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin to monitor and compare the financial performance of its operations. Adjusted EBITDA does not give effect to the cash the Company must use to service its debt or pay its income taxes, and thus does not reflect the funds actually available for capital expenditures. In addition, the Company's presentation of adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin may not be comparable to similarly titled measures that other companies report. The Company considers free cash flow to be an important indicator of its ability to service debt and generate cash for acquisitions and other strategic investments. The Company believes that net debt is useful to investors as a measure of its financial position. The Company presents adjusted net income (loss) and adjusted net income (loss) per share to provide more consistent information for investors to use when comparing operating results for the second quarter of 2013 to the second quarter of 2012. Non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative for, the Company's reported operating results or cash flow from operations or any other measure of performance as determined in accordance with GAAP. See the attached "Additional Statistics" for reconciliation of each of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable GAAP financial measures for the quarters ended June 30, 2013 and 2012.
ABOUT U.S. CONCRETE
U.S. Concrete services the construction industry in several major markets in the United States through its two business segments: ready-mixed concrete and aggregate products. The Company has 104 fixed and 11 portable ready-mixed concrete plants and seven producing aggregates facilities. During 2012, these plant facilities produced approximately 4.8 million cubic yards of ready-mixed concrete and approximately 3.3 million tons of aggregates. For more information on U.S. Concrete, visit www.us-concrete.com.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains various forward-looking statements and information that are based on management's belief, as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to management. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company disclaims any obligation to update these statements and cautions you not to rely unduly on them. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, statements regarding: the stability of the business; encouraging nature of second quarter volume and pricing increases; ready-mix backlog; ability to maintain our cost structure and the improvements achieved during our restructuring and monitor fixed costs; ability to maximize liquidity, manage variable costs, control capital spending and monitor working capital usage; and the adequacy of current liquidity. Although U.S. Concrete believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that those expectations will prove to have been correct. Such statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, among other matters: general and regional economic conditions; the level of activity in the construction industry; the ability of U.S. Concrete to complete acquisitions and to effectively integrate the operations of acquired companies; development of adequate management infrastructure; departure of key personnel; access to labor; union disruption; competitive factors; government regulations; exposure to environmental and other liabilities; the cyclical and seasonal nature of U.S. Concrete's business; adverse weather conditions; the availability and pricing of raw materials; the availability of refinancing alternatives; and general risks related to the industry and markets in which U.S. Concrete operates. Should one or more of these risks materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results or outcomes may vary materially from those expected. These risks, as well as others, are discussed in greater detail in U.S. Concrete's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including U.S. Concrete's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.
U.S. CONCRETE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
June 30, Six months ended
Revenue $ 162,520 $ 138,178 $ 290,261 $ 249,093
Cost of goods sold before depreciation, depletion and amortization 132,720 118,182 243,877 216,847
Selling, general and administrative expenses 16,400 13,580 30,922 27,223
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 4,570 3,771 9,424 7,393
Gain on sale of assets (31) (8) (26) (599)
Income (loss) from operations 8,861 2,653 6,064 (1,771)
Interest expense, net (2,588) (2,905) (5,360) (5,774)
Derivative loss (1,916) (577) (20,362) (3,968)
(Loss) gain on extinguishment of debt (6) — 4,304 —
Other income, net 499 989 997 1,520
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes 4,850 160 (14,357) (9,993)
Income tax benefit (expense) 3,088 (106) 8,285 (294)
Income (loss) from continuing operations 7,938 54 (6,072) (10,287)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes (1,263) (362) (1,617) (251)
Net income (loss) $ 6,675 $ (308) $ (7,689) $ (10,538)
Basic income (loss) per share:
Income (loss) from continuing operations $ 0.63 $ 0.00 $ (0.49) $ (0.85)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes (0.10) (0.03) (0.13) (0.02)
Net income (loss) per share - basic $ 0.53 $ (0.03) $ (0.62) $ (0.87)
Diluted income (loss) per share:
Net income (loss) per share - diluted $ 0.50 $ (0.03) $ (0.62) $ (0.87)
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic 12,550 12,163 12,455 12,152
Diluted 13,634 12,163 12,455 12,152
2013 December 31,
ASSETS (unaudited)
Cash and cash equivalents $ 7,149 $ 4,751
Trade accounts receivable, net 101,784 84,034
Inventories 25,368 25,001
Deferred income taxes 2,933 2,835
Prepaid expenses 4,784 3,651
Other receivables 11,296 4,414
Other current assets 2,016 3,080
Property, plant and equipment, net 121,318 120,871
Goodwill 10,526 10,717
Purchased intangible assets, net 13,813 15,033
Other assets 4,113 5,337
Total assets $ 305,100 $ 279,724
Current maturities of long-term debt $ 1,898 $ 1,861
Accounts payable 57,396 48,880
Accrued liabilities 39,415 36,430
Derivative liabilities 15,738 22,030
Long-term debt, net of current maturities 88,898 61,598
Other long-term obligations and deferred credits 11,964 13,114
Total liabilities 218,695 187,200
Preferred stock — —
Common stock 14 13
Accumulated deficit (50,885) (43,196)
Treasury stock, at cost (2,879) (744)
Total stockholders' equity 86,405 92,524
Total liabilities and equity $ 305,100 $ 279,724
Six months ended June 30,
Net loss $ (7,689) $ (10,538)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 9,440 7,843
Debt issuance cost amortization 1,389 2,112
Gain on extinguishment of debt (4,304) --
Amortization of facility exit costs (106) --
Amortization of discount on long-term incentive plan and other accrued interest 252 --
Net loss on derivative 20,362 3,968
Net loss (gain) on sale of assets 204 (601)
Deferred income taxes (8,644) (21)
Deferred rent 516 --
Provision for doubtful accounts 637 436
Stock-based compensation 3,545 1,465
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable (18,139) (18,929)
Inventories (367) (868)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 2,313 (2,367)
Other assets and liabilities, net (1,377) (253)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 11,379 12,102
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 9,411 (5,651)
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (8,116) (2,985)
Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment 173 1,765
Payments related to disposals of business units (1,866) --
Net cash used in investing activities (9,809) (1,220)
Proceeds from borrowings 68,474 77,737
Repayments of borrowings (60,774) (67,268)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 122 --
Payments for seller financed debt and joint venture (921) (949)
Debt issuance costs (1,970) --
Purchase of treasury shares (2,135) (165)
Net cash provided by financing activities 2,796 9,355
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 2,398 2,484
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD 4,751 4,229
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $ 7,149 $ 6,713
SELECTED REPORTABLE SEGMENT INFORMATION
Sales to external customers $ 143,299 $ 122,722 $ 258,501 $ 221,910
Aggregate products
Sales to external customers 5,497 4,319 8,698 7,608
Intersegment sales 4,639 3,359 7,958 5,839
Total reportable segment revenue 153,435 130,400 275,157 235,357
Other products and eliminations 9,085 7,778 15,104 13,736
Total revenue $ 162,520 $ 138,178 $ 290,261 $ 249,093
Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDA:
Ready-mixed concrete $ 18,033 $ 11,074 $ 27,206 $ 18,154
Aggregate products 2,127 2,155 1,545 1,293
Total reportable segment Adjusted EBITDA 20,160 13,229 28,751 19,447
Reconciliation to income (loss) from continuing operations:
Other products and eliminations income (loss) from operations 1,409 (180) 1,851 (697)
Corporate overhead, net of insurance allocations (8,719) (6,519) (16,148) (13,476)
Depreciation, depletion and amortization for reportable segments (3,739) (2,994) (7,793) (5,839)
Corporate (loss) gain on early extinguishment of debt (6) — 4,304 —
Corporate derivative loss (1,916) (577) (20,362) (3,968)
Corporate, other products and eliminations other income, net 249 106 400 314
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes $ 4,850 $ 160 $ (14,357) $ (9,993)
U.S. CONCRETE, INC.
ADDITIONAL STATISTICS
We report our financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP"). However, our management believes that certain non-GAAP performance measures and ratios, which our management uses in managing our business, may provide users of this financial information additional meaningful comparisons between current results and results in prior operating periods. See the table below for (1) presentations of our adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin and Free Cash Flow for the quarters ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, and Net Debt as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 and (2) corresponding reconciliations to GAAP financial measures for the quarters ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 and as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012. We have also provided below (1) the impact of non-cash stock compensation expense, derivative losses, gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt and expenses related to the Company's relocation of the corporate headquarters on net income (loss) and net income (loss) per share and (2) corresponding reconciliations to GAAP financial measures for the quarters ended June 30, 2013 and 2012. We have also shown below certain Ready-Mixed Concrete Statistics for the quarters ended June 30, 2013 and 2012.
We define adjusted EBITDA as our net income (loss) from continuing operations, plus the provision (benefit) for income taxes, net interest expense, depreciation, depletion and amortization, non-cash stock compensation expense, derivative loss, gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt and expense related to the Company's relocation of the corporate headquarters. We define adjusted EBITDA margin as the amount determined by dividing adjusted EBITDA by total revenue. We have included adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin in the accompanying tables because they are widely used by investors for valuation and comparing our financial performance with the performance of other building material companies. We also use adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin to monitor and compare the financial performance of our operations. Adjusted EBITDA does not give effect to the cash we must use to service our debt or pay our income taxes and thus does not reflect the funds actually available for capital expenditures. In addition, our presentation of adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures other companies report.
We define adjusted net income (loss) and adjusted net income (loss) per share as net income (loss) and net income (loss) per share excluding non-cash stock compensation expense, derivative loss, gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt and expense related to the Company's relocation of the corporate headquarters. We present adjusted net income (loss) and adjusted net income (loss) per share to provide more consistent information for investors to use when comparing operating results for the quarters ended June 30, 2013 and 2012.
We define Free Cash Flow as cash provided by (used in) operations less capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment, net of disposals. We consider Free Cash Flow to be an important indicator of our ability to service our debt and generate cash for acquisitions and other strategic investments.
We define Net Debt as total debt, including current maturities and capital lease obligations, minus cash and cash equivalents. We believe that Net Debt is useful to investors as a measure of our financial position.
Non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative for, our reported operating results or cash flow from operations or any other measure of performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.
(In thousands, except average price amounts and net income (loss) per share)
Ready-Mixed Concrete Statistics:
Average price per cubic yard (in dollars) $102.71 $95.44
Volume in cubic yards 1,390 1,281
Adjusted Net Income and EPS:
Net Income (Loss) $6,675 ($308)
Add: Derivative loss 1,916 577
Add: Loss (gain) on extinguishment of debt 6 --
Add: Non-cash stock compensation expense 2,787 785
Add: Expenses related to corporate headquarters' relocation 288 470
Adjusted net income (loss) $11,672 $1,524
Net income (loss) per diluted share (1) $0.50 ($0.03)
Impact of derivative loss 0.14 0.05
Loss (gain) on extinguishment of debt 0.00 --
Impact of non-cash stock compensation expense 0.20 0.06
Impact of expenses related to corporate headquarters' relocation 0.02 0.04
Adjusted net income (loss) per diluted share $0.86 $0.12
Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation:
Net income (loss) from continuing operations $7,938 $54
Income tax (benefit) expense (3,088) 106
Interest expense, net 2,588 2,905
Derivative loss 1,916 577
Loss (gain) on extinguishment of debt 6 --
Non-cash stock compensation expense 2,787 785
Expenses related to corporate headquarters' relocation 288 470
Adjusted EBITDA $17,005 $8,668
Adjusted EBITDA margin 10.5% 6.3%
Free Cash Flow reconciliation:
Net cash provided by (used in) operations $14,888 ($1,248)
Less: capital expenditures (6,268) (2,465)
Plus: proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment 62 354
Less: payments made in the disposal of business units -- --
Free Cash Flow $8,682 ($3,359)
June 30, 2013 As of
Net Debt reconciliation:
Total debt, including current maturities and capital lease obligations $90,796 $63,459
Less: cash and cash equivalents 7,149 4,751
Net Debt $83,647 $58,708
Six months ended
Net Income (Loss) ($7,689) ($10,538)
Add: Derivative loss 20,362 3,968
Add: Loss (gain) on extinguishment of debt (4,304) --
Add: Non-cash stock compensation expense 3,544 1,465
Add: Expenses related to corporate headquarters' relocation 512 1,597
Adjusted net income (loss) $12,425 ($3,508)
Net income (loss) per diluted share (1) ($0.62) ($0.87)
Loss (gain) on extinguishment of debt (0.28) --
Adjusted net income (loss) per diluted share $0.88 ($0.29)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations ($6,072) ($10,287)
Derivative loss 20,362 3,968
Loss (gain) on extinguishment of debt (4,304) --
Non-cash stock compensation expense 3,544 1,465
Expenses related to corporate headquarters' relocation 512 1,597
Adjusted EBITDA $20,541 $10,204
Adjusted EBITDA margin 7.1% 4.1%
Net cash provided by (used in) operations $9,411 ($5,651)
Plus: proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment 173 1,765
Less: payments made in the disposal of business units (1,866) --
Free Cash Flow ($398) ($6,871)
(1) Net loss per diluted share for the six months ended June 30, 2013 excludes common stock equivalents of 2.7 million shares from our Convertible Notes and 0.5 million shares from our restricted stock that are included in adjusted net income per diluted share as their impact is anti-dilutive based on the net loss for the period.
CONTACT: Matt Brown
Senior Vice President and CFO
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#Interview: Bryony Mathew talks about encouraging girls' interests in STEM and her Kickstarter for BLUE BROCCOLI AND NANOBOTS!
Posted June 24th 2018 by Dani in Interviews / 0 Comments
I love science. Biology was my favourite subject in school, and I had amazing teachers growing up that helped encourage this love (except for my one chemistry teacher…>_>). But, despite quickly becoming the family computer expert, I never really considered technology as a career path, and I was also pushed to safer careers when I did think about going into medicine. And yet, after doing an interesting but ultimately wrong for me subject at university, I ended up in IT anyway!
I sometimes wonder what my life would have been like if the ICT subject at school wasn't a boy's club, or if the careers grownups around me suggested I go into weren't just the usual "caring" professions. Would I have studied computer science if it had been pitched as a viable option for me? Would I have followed my interests and studied biology with a focus on zoology if I wasn't told to study something with a safe, set career path?
Anyway, what I'm really here to tell you about is a book currently raising funding through Kickstarter that aims to show young girls all the incredible careers they could have in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and maths), something I could have used as a kid. Bryony Mathew – scientist, diplomat, and mother – is hoping to raise a little more to support her goal of publishing Blue Broccoli and Nanobots, illustrated by Millie Bicknell. You can find examples of the careers and illustrations on the Kickstarter page!
I asked Bryony to stop by so we could talk about STEM, including encouraging an interest at home and the hurdles women – including herself – face in pursuing careers in STEM.
Talking STEM with Bryony
What gave you the idea to create a book for girls on careers in STEM?
When my daughter was six, she would spend hours looking through books about fairies, carefully deciding which one she'd most like to be. At the same time, research was being reported which showed that children as young as six think that girls aren't as clever as boys or aren't as good at maths or science. That made me think that we need to change attitudes at a really young age, before the age of six. So I decided to write a book to appeal to young readers which was full of girls doing amazing careers. My idea was that instead of deciding which fairy to be, my daughter and other young children like her, could decide which exciting STEM job they might like to do when they grow up.
Are there any books already out there for children and teens that you would recommend?
Yes there are some brilliant books already out there. There are books about amazing things that real women have done, like Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls, Fantastically great women who changed the world, Women in Science and the Little People Big Dreams series. Then there are works of fiction like Ada Twist Scientist and Rosie Revere Engineer, Detective Dot, Violet the Pilot, Izzy Gizmo and The Most Magnificent Thing. But there's nothing yet out there like Blue Broccoli and Nanobots, with fictional characters doing real jobs.
You've travelled all around the world. What have you noticed about how the different cultures treat women in STEM areas?
The main thing I've noticed is that STEM sectors are still very male dominated. But that is changing. India has a huge number of very talented women moving up the chain in sectors like engineering and technology. In Cambodia, the youth movement is incredible – there's a real desire to learn and help the country develop, but there is a looming skills gap. There simply aren't enough people choosing to study STEM subjects. But that is changing. While I was working at the embassy there we launched a STEM Ambassador network for Cambodia, we produced a STEM careers guide to make it easy for students to choose STEM subjects, and we took science experiments out to schools in the countryside who had no equipment for teaching science and that was a brilliant way to inspire young Cambodians to consider a future career in STEM.
When did you first start getting interested in STEM?
I've been interested in science for as long as I can remember. I'm particularly fascinated by the brain which is why I ended up doing a PhD in neuroscience. But it wasn't until I was at university that I heard about engineering or some of the new areas of technology being developed. I think it's so important to make young people aware of the wealth of opportunities there are, so that they can make informed choices about what to study or what career to aim for.
What hurdles did you personally face in studying and launching your career?
Originally I wanted to be a primatologist, but I couldn't find funding to enable me to do a PhD in primatology. So I looked for another related area where there was funding – neuroscience. Then I decided that I wanted to see what diplomacy was like, but without any background (or knowledge!) of international relations or foreign policy, it wasn't straightforward and I had to apply to the Foreign Office three times before I was accepted.
How do you encourage an interest in STEM at home?
We buy creative toys and encourage our children to ask questions. We have various children's science kits and construction toys and we often do them together as a family. And of course we've got rather a lot of STEM books because when I see one that sounds good, I can't help but buy it (using the excuse that it's for research, but really I just want to read it to my children!)
What's your favourite at-home experiment?
Probably the baking soda volcano!
Learn more and support Blue Broccoli and Nanobots!
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All of the centre bearings listed have rubber in their construction, which acts as a flexible and vibration isolating mounting of the drive shaft to the vehicle chassis / body. It is therefore important that the assembly is carefully and correctly carried out. When a centre bearing fails, damage to the drive shaft may result. This should be repaired as necessary after inspection.
Use correct diameter tube to press Flinger into place without damage or distortion.
Press centre bearing into position with suitable diameter tube pushing only through inner race of bearing.
Check that the centre bearing rotates freely when fully assembled to the drive shaft, and if possible check free rotation of driveshaft when installed in the vehicle.


The bane of my Passover existence has been pareve baking. I cook a lot more meat during the holiday than I do the rest of the year, which means a lot more pareve desserts. Which has, up until now, usually meant margarine made from disgusting ingredients such as cottonseed oil.
Last year, I caught wind of the possibility that extra virgin coconut oil, the darling of crunchy mamas everywhere, was Kosher for Passover. Alas, I didn't catch wind of this possibility until the day before Passover when it was too late to call the OU hotline.
This year, I planned ahead and called and emailed the OU hotline. And what I learned will change your life. Trust me.
I know you won't believe me. I don't know why it's not in their Passover guide. But friends, I have names. And an email. The person whom I spoke to at the OU hotline was named Rabbi Geiger, and he said I could quote him.
Subject: RE: extra virgin coconut oil?
Thank you for contacting the OU.
That is correct, Spectrum unrefined coconut oil is kosher for Passover.
Please do not hesitate to contact us again should you have any further questions.
Will it be labeled OUP or does it not require the P?
With a plain OU symbol.
Note: This information is valid for Passover 2012 only.
Please visit www.oupassover.org or consult our printed "Guide to Passover" for more a proper listing and other details.
Have a Kosher and happy Pesach.
For those of you who haven't used Coconut oil, it's a solid at room temperature and has a mild coconut flavor. While refined coconut oil is on everyone's list of unhealthy fats, unrefined coconut oil is generally considered somewhere from benign to a miraculously healthy. (Here's a fairly balanced NYTimes article on the topic.) I won't take sides, I just know it's better than hydrogenated cottonseed oil. I'll be making Levana's Passover Brownies this year with coconut oil. Yum.
Edible Purim baskets. And, introducing...the cookie fairies!


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The text of the complete Concepts is printed in The A.A. Service Manual/Twelve Concepts for World Service (BM-31).


Have you cleaned your car with our Sheepland Sheepskin Polish Mitt before setting off on your journey? You may only have a short drive, so pity the weary long-distance drivers, who must stay awake or risk serious accidents. Some folk enjoy head-banging music as they trundle along, while others may warble a nursery rhyme, such as 'Mary had a Little Lamb'. Now, what if the road itself played a tune to help you remain alert? Such a road exists in South Korea, took four days to build and does indeed play 'Mary had a little lamb'. The road was made by cutting grooves into the ground, and when driven over, tactile vibrations and audible rumblings occur. These are then transmitted by the wheels through the vehicle's chassis, forming a tune. There are musical roads in nine countries, including South Korea: Denmark, Japan, the USA, China, San Merino, Taiwan, the Netherlands and Ukraine.
A true story inspired the above nursery rhyme. Mary Sawyer, a 14 year old girl in the USA, was encouraged by her brother to take her pet lamb with her to school. The lamb became a favourite and an American writer, Sarah Josepha Hale (1788-1879), wrote the lyrics, which were then set to music by the composer Lowel Mason in the 1830s.
The words to 'Mary had a Little Lamb' are also famous for being the first words ever recorded by Thomas Edison on his phonograph. Edison's voice was captured reciting the rhyme in about 1877.
That cries in the lane.
to make it more palatable to children.
In 1951, 'Baa, Baa', etc., and 'In the Mood', were the first songs ever to be digitally saved and played on a computer.


The best thing about baseball is that it can be played almost anywhere as long as you have the right gear. It represents a great way to spend time with your friends and family whenever you have the time, without mentioning how healthy it can prove to be in the long run. Those of you who have played baseball at least once in your life will know just how important it is to have the right gear on hand.
We are, of course, talking here about quality shots, bats, and gloves. Today we will focus on baseball gloves which are perhaps the most important element of any casual game of catch. This being said, let us find out what are the ten best baseball gloves money can buy.
Made of soft, pliable materials, this quality baseball glove from Rawlings is designed to emulate professional gloves to the letter. As such, whoever has the joy of actually wearing one will undoubtedly testify to its comfort and reliability. It also has to be said that the glove uses a neo-flex conventional back with Velcro strap for a more custom fit, a slanted basket web, and reflective binding.
Thanks to its genuine oil-treated cowhide leather construction, this glove is guaranteed to last you a lifetime. Furthermore, its slugger touch finger linings are designed to wick away perspiration from the player's hand in order to provide better control and comfort at the same time. Not only that but it also features dye-through lacing and pro-inspired patterns for a more authentic feel.
Rawlings is well-known for making quality baseball gloves and the Renegade model is no different. This interesting glove features a 12-inch pattern and a basket web style, a design that surprisingly enough, has a conventional back side. Also worth mentioning is the fact that it is a lot more durable than you would expect a glove in this price range to be, mainly due to its strong stitching and quality materials.
This glove benefits from a conventional back with a flex loop function, which recommends it for anyone who knows a thing or two about baseball. It is also designed in a Pro-H web style for added flexibility and comfort. Not only that but it also has a 13-inch pattern, reliable stitching, and an impressive construction to say the least. Overall, it is a blend between what you would expect a professional glove to look like and a fun glove to use when playing with your friends.
Due to being equipped with lock down velcro straps, this particular baseball glove will fit on almost anyone's hand with no real issues whatsoever. At the same time, the leather laces in front are aimed at making the glove not only durable but flexible as well thanks to their unique design. Furthermore, the glove benefits from a contoured index finger pad that makes the glove comfortable when worn over long periods of time.
Like the name suggests, this glove is made to resemble professional gloves to the letter. Even so, it is indeed a bit heavier due to the fact that it is using a different type of leather. This, however, does not impede the glove's flexibility in any obvious way. Not only that but the overall flexibility of the glove is a lot better than what you would normally expect from a glove in its class.
This versatile glove can be used comfortably in almost any position thanks to its ingenious design. It is also a lot more durable than most gloves in this price range, a durability it owes mainly to the quality materials used in its making. We all know how important durability is when it comes to baseball gloves, which is where this particular stands out by almost any metric both in terms of damage caused by wear or extreme usage.
Most Rawlings gloves can be traced back to professional gloves when it comes to design, which explains why they are so popular to begin with. At the same time, baseball gloves in this class are by far the most durable of any Rawlings gloves, much thanks to tough stitching. Also worth mentioning is the fact that this particular glove features a conventional back with a patented Flex Loop design for good measure.
We should point out that this glove is aimed at young players in particular, although it can very well be used by anyone with a smaller hand. One of the features that make this glove stand out is its power-lock closure, a design that ensures maximum fit and performance in almost any conditions. We should also point out that the glove benefits from a patented PowerClose system that makes catching a lot easier overall.
Do not let its 9-inch design fool you, this particular glove is perhaps the most durable in its class, which makes it perfect for any young player looking for a nearly professional glove to improve their game. It benefits from a basket-web form in a closed, deep pocket, a design very popular for infielders and pitchers alike. At the same time, it features a conventional back with a wide opening above the wrist for greater comfort and a soft core training ball to help you practice.


Hong Kong is a lively country, and one of the most significant economic centers in the world. Dense cities of skyscrapers with huge shopping malls contrast with smaller rural fishing villages and mountainous surroundings protecting a diversity of wildlife. With a sophisticated railway network, travelling around the country will not prove a problem. Glimpse the iconic skyline, one of the most photographed cityscapes in the world, by taking the Star Ferry along Victoria Harbour or by taking a ride on the tram. Make a visit to one of the many serene Taoist temples. Sample local rice dishes at Mong Kok or Temple Street Night Market, or take a boat to one of the largest surrounding islands, Lantau.
Hong Kong has a good health care system managed by the Department of Health. The Hospital Authority (HA) provides public hospitals, where you may have to pay for treatments in cash. However, there are a number of private hospitals which are partnered with the UK for healthcare accreditation. You should seek treatment at a private hospital if you require hospitalization during your travels, which have English speaking staff. Make sure to purchase travel insurance with good private facility cover.
Although there are many pharmacies in Hong Kong, make sure to bring a well-stocked medical kit and any prescriptions you require. Hospitals offer 24-hour pharmacies.
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New law to block Armed Forces veterans from prosecution DOES NOT apply to Northern Ireland
Military prosecutions: 'Unfair' investigations to be barred
British troops and veterans will be given stronger legal protections against prosecution, Defence Secretary Penny Mordaunt will announce.
The new law would protect them from investigation over actions on the battlefield abroad after 10 years, except in "exceptional circumstances".
Ms Mordaunt said it would prevent "repeated or unfair investigations".
The protections, which will be put to a public consultation, would not apply to alleged offences in Northern Ireland.
On taking office earlier this month, after the sacking of Gavin Williamson, Ms Mordaunt said preventing members of the armed forces from being "pursued unfairly" over claims of wrongdoing would be her "personal priority".
The new protections apply to actions carried out in the course of duty more than a decade ago.
In these cases, there would be a statutory presumption against prosecution for current or former armed forces personnel.
But in exceptional circumstances, such as where compelling new evidence had emerged, the protections could be set aside.
In a statement before the announcement, Ms Mordaunt said: "It is high time that we change the system and provide the right legal protections to make sure the decisions our service personnel take in the battlefield will not lead to repeated or unfair investigations down the line."
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It has been several weeks since we requested help for the medical needs of the mother and daughter who were kidnapped, abused and tortured in Syria. We made their needs known and you responded in a magnificent way. We had already informed you that they were released and being cared for but I wanted to give you a brief update.
The daughter has fully recovered from the surgery and is doing well, but emotionally she is still in the healing process. The mother too is struggling emotionally. In our country there is a certain amount of shame that victims of such crimes endure but in other lands, that shame is magnified due to their culture. They both need our continual prayers.
The three men have all undergone surgeries for their wounds and at this point it looks as if no other medical needs will be required. Praise God for their testimony and for yours who came to their rescue.
While this has been a highly difficult country to work in, spiritually speaking, the tree that was planted less than ten years ago has now grown into an orchard. There is fruit everywhere you look. About a month ago something occurred that we did not tell you about, after all, you may be helping us by carrying our burden, but who is going to carry yours?
We learned that 25 of our men, including six young pastors in training, had been arrested. Three had already died due to the capture. You see, these men are not being held for torture and interrogation, they are being held to harvest body parts. In Iran, a kidney can bring as much as $3,500, not to mention all the other harvestable parts. So already three men had been fully harvested and their bodies discarded.
Currently we are in the process of gaining their release but this one will only come by prayer and fasting.
That's right, 34 adult converts baptized under the threat of death but obedient and courageous in spite of all threats. Pray for the believers in Iran and for wisdom for us as we seek to gain the release of those who are still in bonds.
While in the region our man heard the rumblings of discontent coming from Tunisia so he went to meet with the Church there. They had heard of all we were doing in the Middle East and had grown jealous that we were not providing for them in the same manner. (Yes, it sounds much like the conflict regarding the Hellenistic Jews in the Book of Acts.) He loving shared with them the difference in the situation between the two areas and informed them of the magnitude of suffering their Brothers and Sisters are enduring for the sake of the Name. Upon learning the details, they recanted their jealousy and expressed a desire to do whatever they can do to help. He left them encourage, energized and preparing if need be, to endure the same level of persecution faithfully.
This year we have taken thousands upon thousands of New Testaments in the Islamic world. This and the witness of our people is the catalyst for the thousands of converts we have there now. We do not want to stop this inundation of God's Word so we are asking those interested, to help us with a donation to continue our Smugglers work.
An Arabic or Farsi New Testament can be purchased and delivered for a mere $5 per copy. So, a $60 donation would mean that on average, you will be printing and sending one New Testament a month for the year 2014 into Muslim territory, without having to leave the comfort and security of our country or even your own home. What an opportunity!
Donate to our smuggler ministry here (through our payment processorEGSNetworks.com), or you can also go to our giving page on our website and select the option from 'The purpose of your gift' drop down.


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"""
Created on Mon Oct 24 16:14:41 2016
"""

## Spark Application - execute with spark-submit

## Imports
import csv
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt

from io import StringIO
from datetime import datetime
from collections import namedtuple
from operator import add, itemgetter
from pyspark import SparkConf, SparkContext

## Module Constants
APP_NAME = "Flight Delay Analysis"
DATE_FMT = "%Y-%m-%d"
TIME_FMT = "%H%M"

fields   = ('date', 'airline', 'flightnum', 'origin', 'dest', 'dep',
            'dep_delay', 'arv', 'arv_delay', 'airtime', 'distance')
Flight   = namedtuple('Flight', fields)

## Closure Functions
def parse(row):
    """
    Parses a row and returns a named tuple.
    """
    row[0]  = datetime.strptime(row[0], DATE_FMT).date()
    row[5]  = datetime.strptime(row[5], TIME_FMT).time()
    row[6]  = float(row[6])
    row[7]  = datetime.strptime(row[7], TIME_FMT).time()
    row[8]  = float(row[8])
    row[9]  = float(row[9])
    row[10] = float(row[10])
    return Flight(*row[:11])

def split(line):
    """
    Operator function for splitting a line with csv module
    """
    reader = csv.reader(StringIO(line))
    return next(reader)

def plot(delays):
    """
    Show a bar chart of the total delay per airline
    """
    airlines = [d[0] for d in delays]
    minutes  = [d[1] for d in delays]
    index    = list(range(len(airlines)))

    fig, axe = plt.subplots()
    bars = axe.barh(index, minutes)

# Add the total minutes to the right
    for idx, air, min in zip(index, airlines, minutes):
        if min > 0:
            bars[idx].set_color('#d9230f')
            axe.annotate(" %0.0f min" % min, xy=(min+1, idx+0.5), va='center')
        else:
            bars[idx].set_color('#469408')
            axe.annotate(" %0.0f min" % min, xy=(10, idx+0.5), va='center')

# Set the ticks
    ticks = plt.yticks([idx+ 0.5 for idx in index], airlines)
    xt = plt.xticks()[0]
    plt.xticks(xt, [' '] * len(xt))

# minimize chart junk
    plt.grid(axis = 'x', color ='white', linestyle='-')

    plt.title('Total Minutes Delayed per Airline')
    plt.show()

## Main functionality
def main(sc):

# Load the airlines lookup dictionary
    airlines = dict(sc.textFile("ontime/airlines.csv").map(split).collect())

# Broadcast the lookup dictionary to the cluster
    airline_lookup = sc.broadcast(airlines)

# Read the CSV Data into an RDD
    flights = sc.textFile("ontime/flights.csv").map(split).map(parse)

# Map the total delay to the airline (joined using the broadcast value)
    delays  = flights.map(lambda f: (airline_lookup.value[f.airline],
                                     add(f.dep_delay, f.arv_delay)))

# Reduce the total delay for the month to the airline
    delays  = delays.reduceByKey(add).collect()
    delays  = sorted(delays, key=itemgetter(1))

# Provide output from the driver
    for d in delays:
        print("%0.0f minutes delayed\t%s" % (d[1], d[0]))

# Show a bar chart of the delays
    plot(delays)

if __name__ == "__main__":

# Configure Spark
    conf = SparkConf().setMaster("local[*]")
    conf = conf.setAppName(APP_NAME)
    sc   = SparkContext(conf=conf)

# Execute Main functionality
    main(sc)

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Q: Resampling with replacement permutation analysis My question might be easy for most of you to answer. I am starting to learn statistics and coding in R so my questions are on the basic level.
I have a dataset of (two groups, replicates). My data is split based on the groups so I have 24 samples in group 1 and 20 samples in group 2. My data has replicates. So each set has 4 replicates, hence I have 6 sets in group 1 and 5 sets in group 2. Hence I have assigned indices to them to make it easier during permutation (indices from 1-11). What I want to do now is a routine permutation analysis to obtain the test statistic. I am using non paramteric method with resampling with replacement.
My doubt\problem in R coding is that I have to pool the data together and then resample the groups. When I try to do this, I have to make sure I maintain the sample size for respective groups (that is after resampling the group lables, my new dataset should still contain 6 sets (24 samples) in group 1 and 5 sets (20 samples) in group 2. I am unable to achieve the latter.
I tried something like this in my code:
n_resamples=100

permdat=function(dat){
for (i in 6:nc)
{
 for (j in 1:n_resamples)
   {
        inds=unique(dat$ind)
     cc=dat$grp[dat$ind==inds]
    pcc=sample(cc,replace=T) ##for resampling with replacement
    #m<-list()
    pdat=dat

for(i in 1:length(inds))
{
pdat$grp[pdat$ind==inds[i]]=pcc[i]
#browser()
}

This does not produce the desired result. Kindly help with R codes.
Thanking you all for your help. :)
Regards
Ap

A: With such small numbers of "sets" within each group, it is possible to generate the full permutation distribution.  The following account focuses on the statistical ideas and techniques, using R to illustrate with simulated data like those described in the question.

The number of samples of size $k$ (such as $k=5$ or $k=6$) with replacement from a set of $n$ items (such as $n=11$) equals $\binom{n+k-1}{k}$.  It is useful to know why that is, because that knowledge helps with the coding.  It is based on a one-to-one correspondence between $k$-subsets of $n+k-1$ things and $k$-multisubsets of $n$ things.  (A "multisubset" can have repeated elements.)  By indexing these things $1, 2, \ldots, n+k-1$, we can represent a subset by an ordered list of $k$ distinct indexes
$$1 \le i_1 \lt i_2 \lt \cdots \lt i_k \le n+k-1.$$
Now subtract $0$ from the first index, $1$ from the second, etc., producing the sequence
$$1 \le j_1 = i_1-0 \le j_2 = i_2-1 \le \cdots \le j_k = i_k - (k-1) \le n.$$
Because the $i_s$ can be recovered as $i_s = j_s + s - 1$, this is a one-to-one correspondence.  But the second set of indexes, which range only from $1$ to $n$, allows replicates and therefore enumerates all samples of $n$ things with replacement, QED.
From this we can compute that there are $\binom{11+6-1}{6} = 8008$ ways to simulate the first group and $\binom{11+5-1}{5} = 3003$ ways to simulate the second group.
Depending on the test statistic, there are two ways to proceed.  The most efficient is where the statistic depends separately on the values in the first group and the values in the second.  A simple example would be the difference between the group means.  In such cases we can obtain the full permutation (actually, bootstrap) distributions $F_1$ and $F_2$ of means for groups $1$ and $2$, respectively, by doing just $N=3003+8008$ calculations.  By computing the convolution of $F_1(x)$ and $F_2(-x)$--which can be done in just $O(N)$ operations--we can obtain directly the permutation distribution of the difference of group means.  So, for a computational cost equivalent to a few tens of thousands of random samples, we can obtain the distribution exactly with no sampling error at all.
Less efficient is when the statistic depends intimately on the data in both groups. Then we might have to perform $3003 \times 8008$ calculations.  However, because these can be very fast, the prospect is still not daunting.  The following R code illustrates this method.
To illustrate, let's begin by simulating data like those in the question.  To make it interesting, I will draw medians in each "set" from a standard normal distribution, so that in reality there is no intrinsic difference between the two groups in this regard.  However, I will make the four replicates within each set lognormally distributed and will make the variability greater in the first group.  (This actually makes the expected values in the first group greater than those in the second.)  These conditions of highly skewed distributions (within sets) and heteroscedasticity call into question the validity of conventional parametric analyses, such as ANOVA: that's why a permutation test can be useful.
# Simulation #
n1 <- 6; n2 <- 5; n <- n1+n2 # Group sizes
m <- 4                       # Replicates per set
col1 = rgb(.2, .2, .8, .2)   # Color coding for group 1
col2 = rgb(.8, .2, .2, .2)   # Color coding for group 2

set.seed(17)                                    # Use reproducible numbers
means <- c(rnorm(n))                            # Groups have common means
sds <- c(rep(1,n1), rep(1/4,n2))                # Group 2 has smaller SDs
x <- matrix(exp(rnorm(m*n, means, sds)), nrow=n)# Sets go into rows of `m` values each
par(mfrow=c(1,1))
boxplot(log(t(x)), col=c(rep(col1, n1), rep(col2, n2)),
        main="Simulated data", xlab="Set", ylab="Log value")

The data x are arranged by rows, one row per set.  The first n1 rows contain data for group 1 and the next n2 rows contain data for group 2.

Note that these boxplots are on a logarithmic scale.  The groups are distinguished by color: blue for group 1, red for group 2.  The heteroscedasticity is evident in the consistently shorter red boxes.  The red boxes tend to be higher than the blue ones, but this is an accident due to chance alone.
To proceed, we need to choose a test statistic.  A simple one that should work well is a robust non-parametric analog of group grand means: obtain the median within each set, then return the median of those medians to characterize the general tendency of a group.  To compare the two groups, we will subtract the group 2 median from the group 1 median.  If that is close to $0$, the groups look similar.
statistic <- function(x, i, ...) {
  median(apply(x[i,], 1, median, ...))
}
group1.stat <- statistic(x, 1:n1)
group2.stat <- statistic(x, -(1:n1))
test.stat <- group1.stat - group2.stat

(Note that this is inefficient: in this particular example, we would be better off computing all $11$ set medians once and for all and applying a permutation test to them.  In order to illustrate the general procedure, I don't do that.)
For these data, the test statistic turns out to be $-1.76$, reflecting the evident lowering of the blue boxes compared to the red ones.  We will subject this to a significance test.  Here is the code:
permute <- function(x, stat, n1) {
  # `x` is an array of rows.
  # `stat` is a statistic that can be computed for any group of the rows of `x`.
  # Returns the full resampling (with replacement) distribution of `stat` for
  # `n1` rows at a time.
  multisubsets <- function(k, n) combn(n+k-1, k) - 0:(k-1)
  apply(multisubsets(n1, dim(x)[1]), 2, function(i) stat(x, i))
}

This could be written more compactly without multisubsets, but it might be useful to see the code for obtaining all $k$-multisubsets of $n$ things, so I set it apart.  As previously explained, it obtains all $k$-subsets of $n+k-1$ things (via combn) and then adjusts the indexes.  The result is an array whose columns contain the indexes of rows of x.  The apply line then iterates over those columns, using each in turn to extract a sample of the rows of x and compute its test statistic (median of medians).
Because apply and the sub-indexing that go on are not inherently fast, this is a fairly slow calculation: the next two lines take four seconds on my machine to simulate the full permutation distributions (having $8008$ and $3003$ elements, respectively).
system.time(group1.sim <- permute(x, statistic, n1))
system.time(group2.sim <- permute(x, statistic, n2))

Before we proceed, let's look at these results separately.  I use histograms to show the two distributions.  Remember, these are exact: they are computed without error.
par(mfrow=c(1,2))
hist(group1.sim, probability=TRUE, breaks=25, col=col1)
abline(v = group1.stat, lwd=2)
hist(group2.sim, probability=TRUE, breaks=25, col=col2)
abline(v = group2.stat, lwd=2)

The vertical black lines mark the actual (observed) statistics: that of group 1 is fairly low and that of group 2 is fairly high.  We proceed to compute the exact distribution of the bootstrap statistic--the difference between the group medians--using the brute force approach rather than the efficient $O(N)$ method.  This is very efficiently carried out using a generalized outer product:
par(mfrow=c(1,1))
system.time(simulation.all <- outer(group1.sim, group2.sim, "-"))
hist(simulation.all, probability=TRUE)
abline(v = test.stat, lwd=2, col="Red")

This goes quickly, taking only a quarter second.

The vertical red line shows the observed test statistic of $-1.76$ previously noted.  It looks a little low.  Let's compute its p-value by averaging the upper and lower p-values (this accounts for ties in the data):
p = sum(simulation.all <= test.stat) / length(simulation.all)
q = sum(simulation.all >= test.stat) / length(simulation.all)
(p + 1 - q)/2

The value is $0.0452$: mild evidence of a "significant" difference between these groups.  (It should be doubled, though, for a two-sided alternative hypothesis.)  Because we simulated these data, we know there is no underlying difference in medians.


I found this recipe on the internet but it stated that it came from Julia Child. It was slightly different so I incorporated both. I would hold off on adding the cream until you see the consistency in the mousse and make sure the stock is really simmering before you place the scoop in.
In a saucepan, bring water to a boil with the salt and butter. A soon as the butter melts remove the pan from heat and add all the flour at once a beat with a wooden spoon. Then beat over medium high heat several minutes until it forms a mass. Remove from the heat and one at a time beat in the eggs, then the egg whites.
Set the saucepan over a bowl of ice water to cool down. Leave it there while you prepare the fish. Make sure it well chilled before combining the two.
Cook the butter and flour together slowly about 2 minutes, not letting it turn color. Remove from heat and beat in the boiling milk, oiling stock and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minutes more. Sauce will be very thick. Reduce the heat and add very slowly add the cream. Adjust salt and pepper and add lemon to taste.
Cut chilled fish into 1 inch pieces and place in a food processor along with the chilled pate a choux, salt pepper and 4 tablespoons of cream. Process for 30 seconds and stop and scrape the sides with a spatula. If mixture is too stiff add more cream however it should hold its shape.
Using a 12 inch skillet with high sides pour in the stock. It should be at least 2 inches deep. Bring to a simmer, don't boil or you'll overcook the quenelles. You can test it by dropping a dollop in the stock and taste. Blend in the truffle or nutmeg.
Using a wet spoon dip it in the mixture to create a rounded mass. Using the back of another wet spoon to smooth out and then slip it under it to loosen it up and drop in the liquid.
Poach uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes. They are done when they double in size and turn over quickly.
Remove with a slotted spoon onto a rack or towel. To assemble, pour 1/4 inch of the white wine sauce in a 13 by 9 baking dish. Arrange the drained quenelles on top, then spoon the rest of the white wine sauce over each one and sprinkle with the cheese and dot with the butter. About 15 minutes before serving place in the oven 350f for 10 minutes or heated through. Julia Child's recipe called for the broiler so I did both in order to get the top a little golden.


It used to be that open floor plans were limited to a specific geographic area, like California…the land of casual, informal living. Now the open floor plan is popular in pretty much every market. The old formal living & dining rooms that our parents loved, have been replaced by large, flexible spaces that are used as needed. Walls are being torn down…and many new construction homes don't even have formal rooms in the floor plans.
But there is an art to making an open concept home look great and work well. For starters, it's important for all the elements in the living areas work together and that the adjoining areas are cohesive. When I stage an open concept home, I start by using a monochromatic color scheme. Also, furniture can be placed to create different seating areas to break up a larger space. Examples would be maybe two large, comfy chairs by the fireplace, a leather reading chair by a wall of books to give the library effect, a conversation area, a tv lounging area…you get the picture. Since there is no division between rooms, another way to define spaces is to use area rugs. Take a look at the photo below.


I never thought I would hear Shannen Doherty say "Lamprey." As we watched the fictional show "Blood Lake: Attack of the Killer Lampreys" from Animal Planet with my young daughters they asked, "What are those?!?" I replied, "That's what we ate last Saturday at the namegiving ceremony." They recalled the foods and as I saw the realization that food on the table may look different in nature, I got a flashback of my childhood. Eating and seeing this food on the ceremonial table and the words family would share about our brother asúm (the Yakama word used to describe eel-like lamprey). Our relatives talked about the Treaty discussions and our hunting, fishing, and gathering rights. They told us children to listen because one day we will have to speak for the resource, that cannot speak for themselves.
My mind flashes to last May, when we went to eeling, which is what we call fishing for asúm (lamprey) at Willamette Falls in Oregon City, OR.
We got a message warning that the State of Oregon might give us tickets us for not fishing within a state season. This shocked me, not only because Yakamas set their own fishing seasons, but also because "Willamette" comes from a Yakama word originally pronounced "Wa'lúmt." This describes the color of the water. There are other Yakama words in the area such as "Wapato Lake," which describes a wild wetland potato and is traditionally spelled wáptu. Yakamas connection to this land lives through the language.
We are reassured by our connection to the area and our elders' teachings that "Sovereignty is a living thing. It is your choice to practice those rights, but fail to practice them long enough and they will die." We went to Willamette Falls, got the asúm and took to the families for ceremonies. We also took some asúm (lamprey) to our elders. The meal that accompanies ceremonies is important because it is one way the family expresses a sense of gratitude for each person being in attendance.
One of the ceremonies was completed that week; another ceremony would take place in August. Just prior to that August ceremony, while we were headed back from gathering huckleberries, we got a flat tire in Oregon. My uncle and Oregon State Patrol helped me change the tire. As we made room to get the tire out of the car, I carefully moved the baskets of berries and explained to the officer that these were for an upcoming family ceremony and then thanked him for helping me get this food home.
How is it that we can have the Oregon State Patrol used as a threat against our people getting lamprey and yet so helpful to our people gathering huckleberries for the exact same ceremony?
Perhaps it is the Creator's way of reminding us to let people know a little about what is taking place today. If they understand just a little more of our rights than perhaps they will help us speak for the resource.
You see, while I was not given a fishing citation last May, I was scared. In 2011, Yakama fishers and Warm Springs Fishers were given fishing citations for getting asúm (lamprey). The Oregon State Patrol took away all the asúm (lamprey) and let them spoil on the hot asphalt. These fish were meant for ceremonies and subsistence, yet they were wasted in front of our people's eyes.
On Monday, Warm Springs and Yakama Nation will meet along the Willamette River to discuss this incident and our rights at Willamette Falls. This will include Tribal Councilmembers, elders, fishers and youth.
On Friday, June 6, 2014, at 10am the Yakama Nation will have the Annual Treaty Day Parade and salmon bake at the Cultural Center in Toppenish, Washington. This year's theme is "Iwitux'sha útni pamimun tiicham támanwit" (Celebrating Tradition Lost and Returning).
I think of this theme, this experience and the show. As we watched "Blood Lake" I had to explain to my three and four year-old daughters that "Blood Lake" is pretend and confirm the words they heard from our elder Russell Jim at the ceremony about our asúm are true. Maybe you know a little about the Treaty of 1855, Willamette, and asúm (lamprey) or perhaps you know a lot. Either way, the upcoming events are a good place to continue to learn and share the knowledge regarding our rights in Willamette and our other usual and accustomed areas. It's been decades since the late David Sohappy, Sr. asked, "How can it be illegal for Indians to do what they've done all their life?" This question still ripples through our historic rivers and veins.
Emily, Thanks for this really moving and thought-provoking entry. I would love to learn more about how museums and other cultural institutions can work to make this story accessible to children and young people. What kinds of role playing exercises, games, and reflection activities could help our visitors grasp the sacred and environmental importance of lamprey, and help them reflect on treaty rights and food sovereignty issues? Perhaps songs and music would be especially effective, to help children appreciate the core concepts and learn some important phrases in Sahaptin? Are there art making activities we could organize, in which children and teens could make art works illustrating the importance of lamprey/asum and the challenges indigenous peoples face in securing their treaty rights? Perhaps our students at Central (for instance in the Exhibiting Nature course in Fall 2014, or the Learning in Museums course in Winter 2015) could assist in developing lesson plans and traveling trunks, to share this story with wider audiences.


Red Swan is a stringless snap with a vibrant red hue.
These rosy-purple pods are 4-5" long and flat, like Romano beans.
Red Swan produces a bush that grows to 12-15" tall.
We first tried these beans last year and they quickly became one of our family favorites. These produce tons of tender buttery flavored purple beans. Be aware though that when you cook the purple pods they will turn green so when you cook or can them they lose most of the beautiful color.
Our public library seed library users are looking forward to seeing how Red Swan does in our climate in central and eastern Kentucky. We always like to have a red or purple-podded bean in our seed library, and this year we're hoping that Red Swan makes a lot of folks happy! We're also trialling Kentucky Dreamer for those folks who love Kentucky Wonder but want the relative ease and convenience of bush beans.