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Rivada Networks Releases Full Text of Location-Based Services Patent
July 22, 2014 09:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office today issued patent #8,787,944, Method and System for Providing Enhanced Location Based Information for Wireless Handsets, to Rivada Networks. As previously announced, Rivada's latest patent allows nearby mobile devices to triangulate off each other, taking advantage of modern devices' accelerometers and other means to determine relative location and movement, independent of the availability of a device's main network. According to Rivada CTO Clint Smith, "This breakthrough technology could be implemented as an application on many existing mobile devices."
Here follows the full text of the patent's 39 claims:
1. A method of determining a location of a mobile device, comprising:
determining an approximate location of the mobile device;
grouping the mobile device with a wireless transceiver in proximity to the mobile device to form a communication group;
sending the determined approximate location of the mobile device to the wireless transceiver;
receiving on the mobile device location information from the wireless transceiver; and
determining a more precise location of the mobile device based on the location information received from the wireless transceiver.
2. The method of claim 1, wherein:
grouping the mobile device with a wireless transceiver in proximity to the mobile device to form a communication group comprises grouping the mobile device with a plurality of wireless transceivers in proximity to the mobile device to form the communication group; and
receiving on the mobile device location information from the wireless transceiver comprises receiving on the mobile device location information from the plurality of wireless transceivers in the communication group.
3. The method of claim 1, wherein grouping the mobile device with a wireless transceiver in proximity to the mobile device comprises grouping the mobile device with a second mobile device.
4. The method of claim 1, wherein receiving location information on the mobile device from the wireless transceiver comprises receiving a latitude coordinate, a longitude coordinate, and an altitude coordinate.
5. The method of claim 1, further comprising:
sending information relating to the determined more precise location of the mobile device and the received location information to a server;
receiving updated location information on the mobile device from the server; and
re-computing the more precise location of the mobile device based on the updated location information received from the server.
6. The method of claim 5, wherein sending information relating to the determined more precise location of the mobile device and the received location information to a server comprises sending information to the server out of band.
7. The method of claim 5, wherein sending information relating to the determined more precise location of the mobile device and the received location information to a server comprises sending sensor information collected from at least one of:
an accelerometer;
a gyroscope;
a magnetometer; and
a pressure sensor.
detecting movement of the mobile device; and
re-computing the approximate location of the mobile device in response to detecting the movement.
the mobile device is connected to a first telecommunication network and the wireless transceiver is connected to a second telecommunication network; and
sending the determined approximate location of the mobile device to the wireless transceiver comprises the mobile device establishing a near field communication link to the wireless transceiver and the mobile device sending the determined approximate location of the mobile device to the wireless transceiver over the established near field communication link.
10. The method of claim 1, wherein receiving on the mobile device location information from the wireless transceiver comprises receiving on the mobile device sensor information collected from a sensor of the wireless transceiver.
11. The method of claim 10, wherein receiving on the mobile device sensor information collected from a sensor of the wireless transceiver comprises receiving sensor information collected from at least one of:
12. The method of claim 1, wherein determining an approximate location of the mobile device comprises determining the approximate location of the mobile device based on information collected from sensors of the mobile device.
13. The method of claim 12, wherein determining the approximate location of the mobile device based on information collected from sensors of the mobile device comprises determining the approximate location of the mobile device based on information collected from at least one of:
14. A mobile device, comprising:
a memory; and
a processor coupled to the memory, wherein the processor is configured with processor-executable instructions to perform operations comprising:
grouping with a wireless transceiver in proximity to the mobile device to form a communication group;
receiving location information from the wireless transceiver; and
15. The mobile device of claim 14, wherein the processor is configured with processor-executable instructions to perform operations such that:
grouping with a wireless transceiver in proximity to the mobile device to form a communication group comprises grouping the mobile device with a plurality of wireless transceivers in proximity to the mobile device to form the communication group; and
receiving location information from the wireless transceiver comprises receiving location information from the plurality of wireless transceivers in the communication group.
16. The mobile device of claim 14, wherein the processor is configured with processor-executable instructions to perform operations such that grouping with a wireless transceiver in proximity to the mobile device comprises grouping with a second mobile device.
17. (Original) The mobile device of claim 14, wherein the processor is configured with processor-executable instructions to perform operations such that receiving location information from the wireless transceiver comprises receiving a latitude coordinate, a longitude coordinate, and an altitude coordinate.
18. The mobile device of claim 14, wherein the processor is configured with processor-executable instructions to perform operations further comprising:
receiving updated location information from the server; and
19. The mobile device of claim 18, wherein the processor is configured with processor-executable instructions to perform operations such that sending information relating to the determined more precise location of the mobile device and the received location information to a server comprises sending information to the server out of band.
20. The mobile device of claim 18, wherein the processor is configured with processor-executable instructions to perform operations such that sending information relating to the determined more precise location of the mobile device and the received location information to a server comprises sending sensor information collected from at least one of:
establishing a connection to a first telecommunication network; and
establishing a near field communication link to the wireless transceiver, the wireless transceiver being connected to a second telecommunication network, and wherein the processor is configured with processor-executable instructions such that sending the determined approximate location of the mobile device to the wireless transceiver comprises sending the determined approximate location of the mobile device to the wireless transceiver over the near field communication link.
23. The mobile device of claim 14, wherein the processor is configured with processor-executable instructions to perform operations such that receiving location information from the wireless transceiver comprises receiving sensor information collected from a sensor of the wireless transceiver.
24. The mobile device of claim 23, wherein the processor is configured with processor-executable instructions to perform operations such that receiving sensor information collected from a sensor of the wireless transceiver comprises receiving sensor information collected from at least one of:
25. The mobile device of claim 14, wherein the processor is configured with processor-executable instructions to perform operations such that determining an approximate location of the mobile device comprises determining the approximate location of the mobile device based on information collected from sensors of the mobile device.
26. The mobile device of claim 25, wherein the processor is configured with processor-executable instructions to perform operations such that determining the approximate location of the mobile device based on information collected from sensors of the mobile device comprises determining the approximate location of the mobile device based on information collected from at least one of:
27. A non-transitory computer readable storage medium having stored thereon processor-executable software instructions configured to cause a processor of a mobile device to perform operations comprising:
28. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 27, wherein the stored processor-executable software instructions are configured to cause a processor of a mobile device to perform operations such that:
29. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 27, wherein the stored processor-executable software instructions are configured to cause a processor of a mobile device to perform operations such that grouping with a wireless transceiver in proximity to the mobile device comprises grouping with a second mobile device.
30. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 27, wherein the stored processor-executable software instructions are configured to cause a processor of a mobile device to perform operations such that receiving location information from the wireless transceiver comprises receiving a latitude coordinate, a longitude coordinate, and an altitude coordinate.
31. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 27, wherein the stored processor-executable software instructions are configured to cause a processor of a mobile device to perform operations further comprising:
32. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 31, wherein the stored processor-executable software instructions are configured to cause a processor of a mobile device to perform operations such that sending information relating to the determined more precise location of the mobile device and the received location information to a server comprises sending information to the server out of band.
33. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 31, wherein the stored processor-executable software instructions are configured to cause a processor of a mobile device to perform operations such that sending information relating to the determined more precise location of the mobile device and the received location information to a server comprises sending sensor information collected from at least one of:
establishing a near field communication link to the wireless transceiver, the wireless transceiver being connected to a second telecommunication network, and wherein the stored processor-executable software instructions are configured to cause a processor to perform operations such that sending the determined approximate location of the mobile device to the wireless transceiver comprises sending the determined approximate location of the mobile device to the wireless transceiver over the near field communication link.
36. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 27, wherein the stored processor-executable software instructions are configured to cause a processor of a mobile device to perform operations such that receiving location information from the wireless transceiver comprises receiving sensor information collected from a sensor of the wireless transceiver.
37. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 36, wherein the stored processor-executable software instructions are configured to cause a processor of a mobile device to perform operations such that receiving sensor information collected from a sensor of the wireless transceiver comprises receiving sensor information collected from at least one of:
38. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 27, wherein the stored processor-executable software instructions are configured to cause a processor of a mobile device to perform operations such that determining an approximate location of the mobile device comprises determining the approximate location of the mobile device based on information collected from sensors of the mobile device.
39. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 38, wherein the stored processor-executable software instructions are configured to cause a processor of a mobile device to perform operations such that determining the approximate location of the mobile device based on information collected from sensors of the mobile device comprises determining the approximate location of the mobile device based on information collected from at least one of:
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Crowds were eager to see the impressive new museum at the Silo District at the V&A Waterfront.
"I'm getting a phone call from upstairs… Madiba says yes. This is what we strived for."
These were the words of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu as he brought his unique brand of humour to the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA), the continent's largest contemporary art gallery at the Silo District of the V&A Waterfront, on Friday September 22.
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"It is also an opportunity for the South African National
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Architect Thomas Heatherwick said about 12 years ago, he was in the building, scraping more pigeon poo than he had seen in his life.
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"(My colleague) Mark Noble had (an ear of) corn (which had been) stored in the building, and he gave us a grain of that corn. (We) digitally scanned it and expanded it over nine floors to create the heart of the museum."
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The floors are built around the "heart" of the museum, as Mr Heatherwick refers to it, which is carved from the old silos' structure of forty-two tubes that pack the building.
Speaking at the ceremony, mayor Patricia de Lille said the opening of Zeitz Mocaa showed the confidence the world had in Cape Town and the continent.
And while the world had its eye on Cape Town's art scene, Ms De Lille also used the opportunity to promote emerging artists, and encouraged guests to visit the Artscape Theatre, where six emerging artists' work were on display as part of the Emerging Arts Programme.
"Please take a walk down and see the work of our emerging artists from previously disadvantaged areas.
"We have given them a platform to showcase their work. Our young artists need your support."
She also announced the first Mayor's First Thursdays event on October 5, where artists from all over the city will have a chance to display their work on Greenmarket Square.
Western Cape premier Helen Zille described the Zeitz Mocaa as a game- changer.
"The size and scale of the building does justice for the art coming from Africa, and Zeitz will not only be a destination for art, but for architecture as well, seeing that architectural tourism is a growing niche."
The Zeitz Museum is the latest venue to open at the Waterfront's Silo District, dubbed Cape Town's newest art district.
Other venues which recently launched there include the Radisson Red Hotel, a hotel and gallery space with a focus on fostering creatives; the Yard at Silo, a new store-cum concept eatery and the Flagship Premium Boutique by fashion designer Kat van Duinen.
Tickets for the museum are R180 each for adults and free for under-18s.
It will also be free for South African and African citizens every Wednesday between 10am and 1pm.
For more information visit https://zeitzmocaa.museum/
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Q: Diffing Two Arrays in RxJs You've seen this question before, but I want to understand the flow of this question in RxJs.
array1 = ["cat", "dog", "taco"]
array2 = ["cat", "dog", "fish"]

Filter array2 to only show items not in array1. Expected result:
result = ["fish"]

What Works: array1.map(value1 => array2 = array2.filter(value2 => value1 !== value2));
Maybe there is a better way?

A: You don't need rxjs to do the diffing. You can use any library which provides the diffing function. For instance, if you use ramda, the difference operator does just this. Cf. http://ramdajs.com/docs/#difference.
I believe the same method exists also with underscore.
If you would do this with Rxjs, you cannot escape a O(nm) algorithm. You might be more lucky with a specific algorithm for a given library (say if you have big arrays to diff).

A: Did you mean to diff two observables?
Here is my solution:

<html>
  <head>
    <title></title>
    <script src="https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/rxjs/5.3.0/Rx.js"></script>
    <script>

    const observable_a =  Rx.Observable.interval(2000).take(10);//0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
    const observable_b = Rx.Observable.interval(1000).map(x=>x+3).take(5);//3,4,5,6,7

    function observableDiff(a,b,filter) {
        if(!filter) {
            filter = (value_to_check,blacklist_array)=>{
                return blacklist_array.indexOf(value_to_check)===-1;
            };
        }
        return Rx.Observable.create(observer=>{
            let a_values = [];
            let b_values = [];
            let a_completed = false;
            let b_completed = false;

            a.forEach(a_value=>{
                if(b_completed) {
                    if(filter(a_value,b_values)) {
                        observer.next(a_value);
                    }
                } else {
                    a_values.push(a_value);
                }
            }).then(()=>{
                a_completed = true;
                if(b_completed) {
                    observer.complete();
                }
            });

            b.forEach(b_value=>{
                b_values.push(b_value);
            }).then(()=>{
                b_completed = true;
                a_values.forEach(a_value=>{
                    if(filter(a_value,b_values)) {
                        observer.next(a_value);
                    }
                });
                a_values = [];
                if(a_completed) {
                    observer.complete();
                }
            });
        });
    }

    observableDiff(observable_a,observable_b).subscribe(console.log);//0,1,2,8,9

    </script>
  </head>
  <body></body>
</html>

You can also go here for other solutions:
Diffing two Observables

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Life is always about new paths, choices, and action; whether you are proactive or just go with the flow you will still create results. It is much better to know what works for you and that is what Ayurveda teaches us, that each one of us is unique. With Ayurveda, we get to the root cause of the body's imbalance to help promote wellness. Here at Casa Ayurveda and Yoga, we are committed to education and sharing that knowledge. We want to teach people how you can avoid imbalances, which later lead to the pathology of disease.
We also provide yoga classes here at Casa Ayurveda and Yoga. Yoga supports Ayurveda through its mind, body, and spirit connection. My goal is to guide you in this journey to learning a new but ancient science that promotes wellness. Ayurveda promotes preventative care and we want to help you before you get the signs and symptoms of dis-ease in the body. At Casa Ayurveda and Yoga, we are pleased to share what health benefits we can offer to provide guidance on your transformation to your best self. We invite you to join us in this journey of wellness and see what you can learn and discover.
Ashlee Blosser teaches a wide-range of yoga styles, with an emphasis on healing, somatic techniques, and Integral yoga principles. She has been practicing yoga for several years and teaching since 2017. She is a 200-RYT with Yoga Alliance after receiving her training at Long Beach School of Yoga from Ram Bhakt in 2017. Since achieving her yoga instructor certification, Blosser is pursuing a yoga teaching career specifically aimed towards holistic and restoring practices that include asanas, meditation, pranayama, adjustments, and somatic techniques for students of all skill level. Her classes consist of Gentle Flow/Hatha practices to focus on finding space and stillness, providing the body an opportunity to unwind, heal, and restore. She aspires to travel through yoga teaching opportunities, and share the joy and serenity yoga has brought her through teaching.
Andrea Herman is a proud San Pedro resident and has been practicing yoga for over 12 years. She is trained in a variety of yoga styles including vinyasa, kundalini, yin, and restorative. Her passions include reading yogic philosophy, hiking beautiful California, hanging by the water with her pups, and simply relaxing with a warm latte. Come join her for a truly relaxing, heartwarming, and soul connecting practice.
Well trained by world-class teachers in all aspects of alignment, physiology, and bio-mechanics, Christopher Quain's instruction is also steeped in philosophy and theory. Employing both science and empathy he does nothing short of re-introducing you to the best version of your essential self.
Cynthia Conant teaches Finding Beauty Inside and Out with a natural, holistic approach by using tools and techniques from the ancient teachings of ayurveda, which means "the science of life." Cynthia is an ayurvedic practitioner, Yoga instructor, licensed esthetician (skincare specialist) and reiki energy healer. She has studied Ayurveda at SCUHS with professors directly from India, using the classical texts and principles. She has done research and work in the motherland of Southern India with Ayurvedic Practitioners, Yogis and Reiki Healers. Cynthia believes that beauty starts within and is part of the mind, body, and spirit connection. She brings her knowledge to others with her Yoga classes, Workshops and one-on-one Consultations. She enjoys sharing her wisdom and loves giving people simple and easy to use tools, techniques, and remedies that are effective as well as economical.
I first discovered yoga in the fall of 1999, and since then it has been an important part of my daily well being. Yoga to me means much more then personal fitness. This is a chance to be kind to ourselves, and get to know our bodies and the internal being within on an intimate level. Having been brought up to take care of our bodies and eating right, I subconsciously wanted to find the perfect solution to personal fitness as I moved into adulthood. And when I took my first yoga class, I was hooked! The movement, breath, I could feel my body becoming stronger and flexible over time, and the joy of learning about mediation, I knew this would be with me for the rest of my life. Now with my knowledge and ever growing desire to learn I feel the next step along this journey is to teach. I started to officially teach about 2 years ago, and I learn along the way. I find a way to tune into the class or even individuals and see what I can do to help.
My class involves mostly a flow style, mixed in with elements of Hatha yoga, and I enjoy teaching a good restorative and yin yoga experience. I have developed some sequences that can be challenging and fun with the addition of the element of meditation through movement as an intention.
I acknowledge everyone is on their path, and I genuinely am wanting to help others get to where they want to go in a tender approach. One great aspect of yoga is, one can go as strong or as gentle, according to how we feel daily. Every class, every day is different, and my wish is for us to get to know our bodies and appreciate where we are at every step of the way. I love yoga, and it has brought me much peace and growth.
I first discovered Pilates 11 years ago. I stumbled into a Mat Pilates class and was humbled by my lack of abdominal strength. Although I spent several years practicing various forms of exercise, Pilates was foreign to me. I thought of it as the workout of dancers and gymnast, but it challenged my body in a way it had never been before. Years later I'm still practicing and teaching with the same enthusiasm that accompanied my first 100 position. I became a certified instructor in 2003 through Stott's Pilates and worked at several gyms around Los Angeles. The variety of bodies I taught helped me further define my practice. This led me to discover "classical Pilates." In 2004 determined to teach the fundamentals of a classical form, I recertificated with Power Pilates out of New York City and through their comprehensive program I acquired a systematic integrative approach to Pilates training. My goal in each class is to acquaint the student with the core muscles and in doing so change the body.
Jennifer teaches Restorative Fusion Yoga on Friday's from 6p-7:15p. She also offers Ayurvedic treatments and co-hosts monthly Ayurveda 101 events. Come meet her at the Casa!
I have been exposed to different yogic practices my entire life. In the beginning unknowingly, but when I learned of all the benefits yoga brings to ones life I became obsessed. After practicing for some time, I attended my first teacher training at Yoga Salt. The training was 200 hours. In this training learned intricate alignment of asana(posture), and was exposed to anatomy(western and eastern), physiology, breath work, yogic philosophy, therapeutic applications, ethics, and healthy eating. Once I had been fortified with this knowledge I have ventured to learn more, feeling I had only scratched the surface. I continued practicing and visiting workshops and I remain absolutely fascinated with the mental, physical, and spiritual benefits this practice brings. As time goes on, I realize my practice grows like a sprouting seed. The more I water it, give it sunlight, feed it nutrients, the deeper the roots get, and the more it manifests to its full expression. Yoga has given me a humble path toward health, love, happiness, and I feel a profound responsibility to share this amazing gift with others in the hopes that it helps people as it has helped me. To me there is no greater gift than the gift of yoga and I am forever thankful to those who have helped me on this path. Namaste.
Lorrie began practicing Yoga over 10 years ago on the recommendation of a neurologist to help with chronic pain. As her body began to respond to the Yoga practice, she became interested in becoming a Yoga instructor. She received her 200 hr. Yoga certification from YogaWorks in 2015.
With her passion to teach yoga to the "Baby Boomer" and midlife population, she continued her studies at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, CA. In March 2016, she received her credential to teach Prime of Life Yoga™ (POLY). POLY is a specialty Yoga class with a specific focus on midlife and beyond. Postures are adapted to meet the needs of each student. Her classes offer self-care techniques in a slow, mindful way to help relieve stress, common aches and pains, and to safely bring the body and mind back into balance.
Lorrie is currently working on her YTRX-500 in Yoga Therapy at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, CA. She is also a Certified Chair Yoga instructor. She offers small group and private lessons. Her passion is to bring the healing side of Yoga to her students.
Megan began practicing yoga 10 years ago as a senior in college when a friend suggested a class. Coming from a competitive sports background, yoga created a new challenge for her to accept, release, and sit. After she graduated, she started attending classes 4-5 times a week which lead her to complete her first teacher training in 2010 with Najla Coury Barile and Chappy Foote. There she gained her 200-hr RYT with Yoga Alliance. Since then, she has taught throughout the South bay and gained certifications in Kids Yoga, Yoga Meets Dance, and an additional 300-hr training. Her desire as a teacher is to help guide students to a place of freedom in their own bodies. The possibility of feeling a muscle that you didn't know was there or opening a new part of you is really exciting to her. It's a wonderful feeling to leave a class in a blissful state feeling open and ready for whatever the world has in store for you.
Michelle Settergren studied Ayurveda and Massage Therapy at Southern California University of Health Sciences under the guidance and clinical instruction of doctors in various medical backgrounds including Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Massage, Yoga, Nutrition and Ayurvedic Medicine directly from India. Trained as an Ayurvedic Practitioner directly from classical Indian texts, Michelle believes that health and happiness stem from a balance of mind, body and spirit and should be evaluated on an individualized basis. With a B.A. in Psychology and over 12 years of professional training and teaching experience, she leads our Ayurveda 101 workshop by making the foundations of holistic health fun and easy to adapt into your daily life. The healing aspect she loves most is working with the body through massage and bodywork. Some modalities she specializes in are Ayurvedic Abhyanga, Swedish, Deep Tissue and Aromatherapy massage.
Certified to teach Hatha Yoga by Kofi Busia; by Cloud Nine Teacher Trainings and by YOGA ed.;by Hala Khouri, for teaching at-risk youth; practiced Tai Chi with master Chungliang Huang, and Kundalini yoga with Viriam Kaur since 2004. Completed 9 months of Kundalini Teacher Training at Yoga West LA; received the Three Jewels and the Five Mindfulness Trainings from Thich Nhat Hanh,Zen Buddhist Master,at Deer Park Monastery. At Level 1,she incorporates Reiki healing into her yoga practice. She has grown by teaching this yoga to the homeless in Santa Monia. Sylvia is a grateful 43-year cancer survivor. In August 2012 she retired from a 40-year career as an oncology RN (specializing in Bone Marrow Transplantation) at UCLA. She loves hiking, white-water rafting, traveling, and is a joyful singer with Zhena Folk Chorus,a womens' acapella group based in San Pedro.
Guest Teacher Angie Soriano, RN has a passion for the Healing Arts. She believes in the human body's natural ability to heal itself. Her aspiration is to share her knowledge of the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda and Yoga to help others tap into their own innate power to achieve health and wellness.
I am a 500 hours Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) and I studied Yoga in India and Nepal, with different Masters and Teachers. My first approch with the path of awarness and mindfulness was in 2005 with Buddhism practice and philosophy that I studied for 5 years to ultimate the Basic Program at Lama Tzong Khapa Institute in Italy. After 20 years of serving the Italian Governament as a Police Detective I decided to dedicate my life to Yoga. I love nature, the sea, reading and listening to music. I love my Ukulele and above all I love animals. I strongly believe in the universal ethic that belomg to all spiritual traditions and that ethic is the ethic of love, non-violence and compassion.
Lizzie Stapleton was born and raised in the South Bay. Growing up in such a naturally beautiful place surrounded by water, she has grown a great appreciation for the environment and spending most of her time enjoying it and preserving it (there is not planet B).
Lizzie discovered yoga in college. She found refuge in her practice from personal and academic stresses, and the densely gloomy winters of Oregon. From there it is a staple in her life, combined with mindfulness... and more nature!
Lizzie is in graduate school for a high school teaching credential. She hopes to integrate these learned practices into her classroom, potentially expanding campus-wide & BEYOND. She believes that EVERYONE needs a wellness practice, and if she can help kids discover theirs at an early age, it will only set themselves up for greater success in the future!
In Lizzie's class you will begin with an intention and focus that will carry through class. Her training involves bone-based vinyasa flow - which means it is all about alignment, and strengthening muscles to help progress and deepen your practice.


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Translation: And he began to teach them that it is necessary (for) the son of man to suffer much and to be rejected by the elders, and the chief priests, and the scribes, and to be killed, and after three days, to rise. And he was speaking the word plainly. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. But turning around and he seeing his disciples, he rebuked Peter, and he said, "Go behind me, Satan, for you are not thinking the things of God, but that of human beings."
And summoning the crowd together with his disciples, he said to them, "If anyone wishes to follow after me, that person must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me, for whoever might desire to save their life will lose it, but whoever will lose their life on account of me and the good news will save it, for how does it help a person to gain the whole universe and to lose their life? For what might a person give in exchange for their life? For whoever might be ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the son of man will be ashamed of that one whenever he might come in the glory of his father with the holy angels."
Background and situation: Just previous to this week's reading, Jesus had asked the disciples who people say that he is. Peter answers nobly, he thinks: "You are the Messiah."
Somewhat surprisingly, however, Jesus does not choose the word "Messiah" to describe himself. Instead, he refers to himself as "son of man." In doing so, he is identifying with the apocalyptic "son of man" figure in Daniel (7:13ff).
It is this "human being" or, as previously translated, "son of man," that Jesus identifies with in Mark's gospel.
To this point in Mark, Jesus has spoken of himself as "son of man" twice previously, once in his challenge to the scribes (2:10) and later the pharisees (2:28). In other words, the "son of man" has been spoken of in previous contexts as being in conflict with the legal and moral leadership of Galilee. Now, here in chapter 8, this "son of man" will suffer and be killed by that leadership, but will be vindicated and "rise."
First passion statement: Jesus says "it is necessary"--dei--for the son of man to "suffer much." This is the first of (what are called) three "passion predictions" in Mark's gospel. They are not predictions, however, but rather a Markan literary device to accent the centrality of the cross and the disciples' on-going failure to apprehend its meaning.
In this first statement of the passion, Jesus speaks first to the disciples and then makes a discourse to both crowd and disciples on self-denial and taking up "their cross." Underlining the importance of the text, Jesus also, for the first time in Mark, includes the full list of his religious opponents: "the elders, and the chief priests, and the scribes."
In the second "passion prediction" (9:30ff), Jesus speaks only to the disciples, but "they did not understand him." Then follows a story in which while "on the way," a crucial concept in Mark's gospel, the disciples were arguing amongst themselves as to which of them was the greatest. Jesus then teaches the disciples that the greatest is "the one who is last of all and servant of all."
In the third passion prediction (10:32ff), they are again "on the way," this time with the additional and ominous addition: "going up to Jerusalem." Again, he takes the disciples aside and tells them that he will be killed, this time going into a fuller and more graphic description of the suffering he will undergo. Immediately after, as if they had not heard a thing, James and John tell Jesus they want to be at his right and left hand "in his glory."
In this third passion prediction, Jesus again says "whoever wishes to be first among you must be slave of all," but this time, just before doing so, he criticizes the entire heirarchical structure of the "nations"--"those whom they recognize as their rulers lord it over them, and their great ones are tyrants over them (10:43)."
The three passion predictions involve major themes that reverberate all through Mark's gospel. The most central of all is the suffering and death of the son of man who is also, paradoxically, the Son of God.
Secondly, all three instruct on the upside-down nature of the kingdom, and third, the disciples are relentlessly clueless throughout. He speaks "plainly" to them, yet they don't get it. In fact, each successive "passion prediction" also involves more direct and "private" teaching of the disciples, and they still don't get it.
Peter rebuked Jesus because Peter was clining to notions of a triumphalistic Messiah and couldn't get his mind around the idea of this glorious figure suffering. Jesus won't let him go there. He rebukes Peter back, and then some. "Turning and seeing" the disciples, Jesus says "Go behind me, Satan," the strongest condemnation of any human being in Mark's gospel.
Why rebuke Peter, and why in such strong language? Because Peter is thinking in a human way, and not the way of God. The human way is the way of heirarchy with its virtues of triumph and victory, what we Lutherans call "the theology of glory."
The way of God is the stark paradox of the Son of God reigning from the cross, giving himself for the life of the world, which is to be emulated by followers of Jesus in giving themselves for the service of others, what we Lutherans call "the theology of the cross."
The cross, as most everyone knows by now, was the punishment reserved for only the lowest of the low--slaves, the poor, and rebels against Rome. Rome believed that the death penalty was a deterrent to crime, which they defined as resistance to Rome.
Whatever their other more positive accomplishments, the Romans also suppressed rebellions with a ruthlessness and cruelty that would have shocked other more ancient empires, such as the supposedly more primitive Assyrians or Babylonians.
We "psychologize" the phrase "take up one's cross" today. Fred Buechner says it means "taking up the burdens of your own life." That would make a good sermon on its own merits, but that is not the message of Mark's gospel. In its original Markan context, the exhortation to "take up one's cross" would have been most likely understood as an exhortation to continue to oppose the Satanic, heirarchical worldly powers.
When a person was on the way to be crucified, they would indeed "take up their cross" and carry it to the place of execution. That would have been the first image that people in first century Israel would have brought to mind when they heard the phrase "take up one's cross."
In fact, the rest of the passage confirms the clear purpose of encouraging his followers to follow on the way of the cross. If his followers try to save their lives, as Peter will do, and Judas, they will lose it. If his followers are "ashamed" of him, he will be "ashamed" of them, which was a particularly powerful charge in a culture steeped in the psychological and social tensions of honor and shame.
I consider Mark the most "Lutheran" of the four gospels. Everything in Mark is oriented toward the cross, the place where the Crucified paradoxically reigns. Half the book of Mark is passion story. The shadow of the cross even falls from the end of the story back to the beginning when John is arrested (1:14).
It is precisely in his self-giving, in his "losing" his life, in his cross, that Jesus is revealed as God's Son (15:39). Faithful to the way of God to the end, even in the face of God's abandonment (15:34), Jesus is crushed by the powers, but vindicated by God in the resurrection.
Mark wants the focus on the cross. There we see a stark demonstration of the violence and cruelty of the religious and political powers. Jesus' denial of himself shows not only his faithfulness to the way of God, but also shows the way for his disciples to follow.


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Q: Capturing Post parameters by monitoring network traffic in Selenium Webdriver I havebeen recently trying things to capture network traffic in my Selenium WebDriver tests.
I tried:
Firebug+NetExport :NetExport is not supported for my FF41.
BrowserMobProxy:Post data is captured but i guess it is encoded.
Har Export Trigger : Again i am getting Post data as encoded.
The post url which i need to capture looks like this:
"mysite.com//xyz/index.cfm?&did=someData&id=1234"(https is being used)
I am totally exhausted with the results.
Is there a way by which i can capture the post request url along with parameters?
Pls suggest on this.
Thanks In Advance.

A: Form data will indeed be encoded, presumably as multipart/form-data, but it certainly can be decoded. It's a bit harder work if you're not inside a web container, but the code exists.
Here are some links that should help you:

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*API and example code from Apache Commons FileUpload: http://commons.apache.org/proper/commons-fileupload/apidocs/org/apache/commons/fileupload/MultipartStream.html

*Library and examples of parsing multipart/form-data from inputstream

*How to decode http POST data in Java?

*http://balusc.omnifaces.org/2009/12/uploading-files-in-servlet-30.html
Although I haven't investigated how BrowserMob could help you directly, having not needed/used this myself, if you look at the source there clearly is some support.


McALLEN — The prospects of a debate that Sen. Ted Cruz proposed in McAllen with Beto O'Rourke, his Democratic challenger, on Sept. 14 is looking less likely as neither Senate candidate has agreed yet to even one debate.
After O'Rourke in the Spring challenged Cruz to six debates, including two in Spanish, the incumbent senator proposed five debates. The first debate Cruz proposed was for Aug. 31 in Dallas, but O'Rourke never agreed to it. And the El Paso Congressman said this week that the Aug. 31 debate will not happen.
O'Rourke's campaign spokesperson, Chris Evans, said Wednesday that the two campaigns are in discussions about setting up "mutually agreed upon debates." Both Cruz and O'Rourke have both told The Monitor that they are open to a debate in McAllen.
Late Tuesday, the state GOP tweeted out an arrest photo of O'Rourke from two decades ago, ramping up efforts to reshape the challenger's image.
The attack comes in the aftermath of polls showing O'Rourke neck-and-neck with Cruz, or close to it, and with major Cruz allies expressing increasing concern about his ability to hang onto the seat. The Club for Growth plans a "seven-figure ad blitz" on his behalf.
O'Rourke's campaign didn't respond to a request for comment on the mug shot attack.
Cruz aides declined to speak on the record about the senator skipping votes.
O'Rourke, 45, was arrested twice in El Paso during his 20s: in 1995 for attempted burglary and in 1998 for driving while intoxicated.
He has said the arrest happened after he tripped an alarm while jumping a fence at the University of Texas at El Paso. Prosecutors declined to pursue that case. He received deferred adjudication on the drunken-driving arrest, and was not convicted.
>> Oct. 12 in Lubbock covering health care and Obamacare.
O'Rourke has consistently said for months that he will debate Cruz, but O'Rourke never agreed to any of these specific debates. Scheduling will get a bit tricky once August ends, as the two will have official House and Senate schedules to attend to.
This story also includes reporting from The Dallas Morning News.


One of the highlights of our "Beautiful Bali" tour is our extended stay in Ubud. Located in Bali's mountainous interior, Ubud boasts a cooler climate and central access to many of the island's cultural and artistic attractions. Important archeological sights are easy day trips. Adventure enthusiasts can indulge in white-water rafting and cycling. Art fans can indulge in the island's best art museums and craft villages nearby produce wood carving, stone carving, silver and gold, glass, baskets, painting, masks, and even kites. For visitors wishing to partake of Bali's storied dance drama, Ubud offers multiple venues nightly and virtually all Balinese performance arts are available. Ubud is also a center for a large variety of cultural classes. There are even Bird, Reptile, and Elephant Adventure Parks nearby for family entertainment. And if one gets run down with all the activities, Ubud's many inexpensive spas can help with relaxation and recovery. For us at Imprint, it is the easy access to Bali's best ancient sites that make Ubud a prime destination. Located about 15 miles north of Ubud, Gunung Kawi is Bali's oldest, largest, and most impressive ancient sight. The monument consists of 10 large candi (shrines), situated in a beautiful river valley. Visitors descend to the verdant valley floor via a stone staircase surrounded by rice terraces. The 25-foot candi are dramatically cut from cliff sides, each in its own niche (see photo above). The monuments are memorials to the Balinese royalty of the 11th century, making them almost 1000 years old. Nearby are the sacred springs of Tirta Empol. This is one of the island's most sacred spots and, not surprisingly, one of the most important temples, Pura Tirta Empol, is adjacent to the springs. The spring waters are believed to have special curative and restorative powers and pilgrims come from across the island for ritual purification and blessing in the temple. The spring waters are channeled into a holding tank from which they gush through a series of spouts into the ritual bathing pool. In keeping with our philosophy of making authentic connections, on our Beautiful Bali tour we participate in a water purification ceremony. Our local guide prepares offerings on our behalf and instructs us on proper customs, etiquette, and procedure. Entering the waist-deep pool, we traverse from spout to spout, ducking our heads under each in turn. It is refreshing on both a spiritual and physical level. Afterword, we enter the temple grounds and receive a blessing from one of the priests. It is the most meaningful connection experience on the tour. Gunung Kawi and Tirta Empol together have been nominated for inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage protection list.
Fifteen minutes east of Ubud travelers find Bedulu, once the capital of the 13th-14th century Pejeng dynasty. Two ancient sights, Goa Gajah and Yeh Pulu are located there. Goa Gajah is a small natural cave that was enhanced to create a religious sanctuary. Inside the cave visitors see lingam (the phallic symbol of the Hindu god Shiva), yoni (the female counterpart), and a statue of Ganesh. But it is the creatively carved exterior that impresses. The cave entrance is the mouth of an elaborately carved demon. Gigantic fingers on either side of the demon's face push back a riotous collection of lesser but equally detailed stone carvings. In front of the cave are twin bathing pools with ceremonial waterspouts for requisite ritual bathing. Nearby is Yeh Pulu, an 80-foot long carved cliff face, thought to be a hermitage from the 14th century. The figures can be read as a narrative. Theories on the subject range from scenes of everyday life to the life of Krishna. Visitors can identify a man carrying two jugs, a woman with jewelry, a hunting scene, and Ganesh. The site is attended by a local priest, who offers blessings to visitors (another great connection experience).
A bit further afield, about 17 miles east of Ubud, the town of Semarapura (or Klungkung) hosts the interesting Taman Kertha Gosa palace complex. Klungkung was once the island's most powerful kingdom. The complex is laid out in a large square with courtyards, gardens, pavilions, and moats. The highlights of the palace grounds are two pavilions, Kertha Gosa and Bale Kambang. Kertha Gosa, or Hall of Justice, was essentially Klungkung's court where disputes were settled. The ceilings are completely covered in the creative and elaborate Klungkung style of painting. The paintings depict scenes from a Balinese epic, cautionary tales of punishment for crimes, and various tales from the Hindu epic, Mahabharata. Bale Kambang, the Floating Pavilion, displays equally lavish paintings. The subjects here include Balinese folk tales and the astrological calendar. The small museum on site has a few archeological pieces and exhibits of songket weaving (silver or gold threaded cloth), palm wine making, and palm sugar extraction.
In addition to the historical sights near Ubud, there are a handful of interesting temples as well. Pura Kebo Edan (Crazy Buffalo Temple) contains a 700-year old, 10-foot high statue known as the Giant of Pejang. Pura Pusering Jagat (Navel of the World Temple) is a large, 700-year old temple containing a famous pair of stone carvings, a lingam and joni, which attract young couples wanting to conceive children. Pura Penataran Sasih contains the Fallen Moon of Pejeng, the largest single-piece cast bronze drum in the world. It is thought to be more than 1000 years old. Balinese legend suggests the drum was a fallen moon which came to earth from the heavens, hence the name.
Ambitious travelers could visit all of these sights in a busy, full day using a rental car or motorcycle. But a more leisurely pace spread over two days is recommended. For those not wanting to rent their own vehicle, local transport in the form of Bemos (frequent, communal vans) provide easy access as well. And lastly, Ubud has many, many tour operators that organize excursions. Even farther- flung sights are possible from Ubud where organized excursions to Tanah Lot, Lake Bratan, Mt Batur, and Besakih are possible.