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Southeast Asia is the promised land for tech startups. Here's what we need to make that a reality
Southeast Asia has become a new investment plan for many shareholders throughout the world. The new Asian boom has hit the expected numbers and even surpassed them with more than a thousand companies in Southeast Asia receiving the first round of financial aid since the year 2011.
The startup market is expected to grow even more so that by 2024, the Southeastern region is presumed to produce at least 12 new businesses with a total market value of at least US$1 billion each.
There are many factors that add to Asia's financial boom and some of them include a higher investment activity and an increased influx of new venture capital, private equity participant members, and elevated investment in startups.
Basically, everything is set to expand rapidly and outside of the region – may be even across borders – bringing countries in the area relevant financial benefits. The reason why startups are promising here are numerous, so let's try to cover at least some of the most important in today's article.
The market conditions are exactly where they should be
The most interesting thing going on within the Asian market as of now is the conditions designed for the market. Consumers' demands are increasing, therefore contributing more and more to Southeast Asia's startup development. According to InformationAge, there will be around one billion new customers added to the market by 2040, making Asia the thriving nest of business productivity.
Another great aspect to consider is the relatively young age of consumers in Asia. As of now, the median age is 30.7 years, according to the same source. More than that, most of the newest consumers are involved or somehow connected to technology, making it easier for tech startups to emerge – and we all know that technology-driven businesses are the new model to follow.
Another fact to notice is that the Asian population also accounts for about 50 per cent of today's internet users, making the environment, even more, thriving for its customers and young entrepreneurs. Apparently, all these market conditions offer Southeast Asia the perfect opportunity to flourish and expand beyond limits.
Technology plays a huge role in this equation
The new Asian digital innovation area promises social innovation and consumer openness; there are various technological devices emerging on the market but also within the already existing industries. More than that, the tech giants such as Alibaba, Baidu, SoftBank, and Rakuten are transforming the Asian industry through social innovation and opportunity exploration.
When the new tech industry comes out with a reasonably exquisite product, the business model is rewritten and implemented in such a way that it innovates, discovers, reshapes, and brings out the authentic. Most of the technology that has been implemented until now has targeted the newly acquired customers (the younger ones), who will, in turn, change the business world for the better, bringing outstanding ideas to the table and making them happen in real life.
With this technological era upon us and all the open mindsets being discovered, there will be an increase in the growth of these countries' economies in a relatively short period of time, turning the Asian market into one of the most valuable and profitable for startups and other businesses newly emerged. For now, Asian countries such as Malaysia, Singapore or Vietnam thrive on these new technologies and ideas implemented, turning these markets into a highly profitable environment.
The government supports the new boom
This tech ecosystem has been implemented with the help of the government in most of these countries, which is nothing but a step forward into this new technological era of quick development and world access. This sector seems to be highly supported by the government through tech-friendly policy implementation, the development of better national and international strategies and an increased number of investors attracted to this environment.
This approach that the government chooses to take helps greatly in the attempt to make tech tools and science valuable in the business world, leading to innovative and authentic outcomes.
More than that, these initiatives also play a supportive role in supporting this new vibrant startup scene and the venture capital. While Singapore is one of the most highly regarded investment hubs of Southeast Asia, other countries such as Vietnam or Indonesia are catching from behind to ensure that the marketplace runs smoothly.
According to Bain.com, stats are promising an increase in the financial tech sector to support an even higher level of investment. According to these sources, about 20-40 per cent of the deal value during the next five years will be thanks to the financial tech sector. By 2024, unicorn techs are expected to emerge and lead the investment market from then on.
There is room for improvement
Even if the growth stage investments are on the horizon, as CrunchBase argues, there are some other issues that could be looked at and fixed in the meantime. Even when things seem to go perfectly well, there is always room for improvement.
One of the things that we should look at is gender diversity within the workplace, which still remains an important issue to be discussed and assessed within the next few years. We cannot be ignorant of these things but then expect this business environment to thrive.
We can now see that, according to various surveys and research conducted, about 40 per cent of participants responded that they work in companies with an all-male senior board of directors and managers. When asking the same poll of subjects what is the gender that should be considered when beginning these startups, 35 per cent of females considered that the gender of the founder is a very important criterion, while only two per cent of males chose this option.
Are there any barriers?
Since not everything can be all sunshine and rainbows, we found some of the barriers that these startups might face when dealing with the Asian super-quickly expanding market.
There could be communication barriers – since you will be investing in an Asian market, chances are you will not be speaking the language. These cultural barriers can pose as an obstacle when you are trying to accomplish business ideals, writes resume help specialist, Craig Johnson.
You should know your region – knowing exactly where you are and where you want to go with your investments is one of the first things to consider when it comes to entering the Southeast Asian market. These countries work on different levels and economies, as some might not be quite familiar with, which is why you should know your region before entering this business model.
Assumptions that have no solid basis – companies might sometimes make the wrong assumptions when entering a new market, so make sure that the expectations that you have are in alignment with the necessities that are being assessed. Strongly formed opinions never help as startup leaders should be malleable and think outside the box since the market reacts differently to every single business model.
Note that even the Asian market is booming and open to receiving new startups, there are several points to be considered before entering. Make sure that your business is well aligned with the requests that the countries are asking for and study the market well before engaging. In the meantime, have some fun while at it. Good luck!
Source: e27
Author: James Murphy
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MEMO FROM THE PUBLISHER
Harry Phillips
In last week's issue of SPORTS ILLUSTRATED the possible future of golf took form, in The Age of Sport, through the eyes of our golf editor, Herbert Warren Wind. Next week Bernard Darwin looks the other way and recalls its past.
The name of Bernard Darwin has a stature among golfers of all countries comparable to that of his grandfather, the naturalist Charles Darwin, among scientists. Darwin is the author of some two dozen books on the game, was golf correspondent for the London Times for nearly 50 years and a player for England in international matches for more than two decades. Those who have had a chance to watch the tremendous rise of golf during this century consider his writings and his personality as responsible as any single factor for its present imposing place in sport.
Herb Wind's association with Darwin began in 1939 while Wind was at Cambridge studying English literature for a degree and studying golf during the Cambridge-Oxford matches for pleasure. In Darwin he met the man who combines the highest traditions of both subjects.
One of Wind's most vivid memories is an afternoon at the 1950 British Amateur when he stood with Darwin at the main window of the Royal and Ancient at St. Andrews (a club of which Darwin was captain in 1934-35) as Darwin gave a running commentary on the play. "Naturally I enjoyed it," Wind says, "except for the unimportant fact that I felt very dumb. Here he was analyzing the matches more perceptively from the clubhouse than the rest of us could do with all our eager plowing and scampering over the course. He knew it like his backyard."
Wind saw Bernard Darwin again at the Walker Cup last year. One result of that meeting is next week's story. In it Darwin revives some great golfing scenes in which Americans have played the leading roles. These are the finest moments of players like Travis, Ouimet and Hagen, Jones and Hogan—observed, as in a sense Darwin has observed all of golf, with remarkable perception through a main window.
BERNARD DARWIN

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What to do with the kids over the summer holidays: lock them in a room
By Georgina Pellant
Manchester might not generally be known for its gorgeous weather, but we've had a stormer so far this year.
As and when the inevitable rain-fall comes, however, we want you to be prepared. After all, the summer holidays are fast approaching and you'll want to keep a fun activity up your sleeve ready for that day when you notice the kids are beginning to climb the walls.
Iconic Manchester escape room company Breakout is a perfect choice for an afternoon of family bonding. It's all indoors, too, so a great rainy day activity.
There are two Manchester locations, one on the High Street opposite Manchester Arndale and the other on Brazennose Street near to Albert Square / The Town Hall.
At both sites, Breakout has designed a selection of child-friendly escape rooms for the whole family to feel excited about.
If your kids fancy themselves mini-sleuths, make a bee-line for the Detective Office at the Brazennose Street venue to live out a game where you find yourself framed as a killer and are on the run.
Or, if your kid's a little daredevil who fancies a prison break experience, why not book into the Infiltrate game? The game set-up involves one of your friends being wrongfully imprisoned, and then it is your job to break them out.
If you're after doing a bit of shopping whilst you're in town, park at The Arndale and nip over to the High Street venue for a game of Most Wanted. This gives you the opportunity to step into the shoes of a cowboy for the day and act as a bounty hunter: breaking into a saloon in search of loot with the Sheriff hot on your tail.
Alternatively, if your kids aren't keen on cowboys, have a go at Identify. In this game, your friend has been murdered and you think you know who did it but the police won't believe you. In search of justice, you must invade the killer's lair in the hope of finding some tangible proof to bring the killer to justice.
Each room has a game operator who watches over you through CCTV and lends a helping hand with a clue or a nudge when you find yourself a little bit stuck.
Get down to Breakout this summer for a bit of family bonding time. After all, it's not that often nowadays you get to spend some quality time together as a family. This game isn't just fun, it build critical thinking skills and encourages your kids to develop a team-player attitude.
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What if this year is different? What if we embrace the true meaning of the holiday season: giving to others?
Today I am sharing sustainable and ethical gift giving ideas that give twofold: both to your loved ones as well as the individuals who work so hard to craft them!
These whimsical t-shirts will definitely up the casual outfit game and are perfect for any animal lover. Last year, I bought myself (oops!) and my animal loving family members shirts from A is for Animals. Never have I worn a T-shirt so many times. They are styled to pair perfectly with a casual Saturday outfit or disguised under a blazer for the workday. With a percentage of each sale benefiting different animal organizations it's hard to go wrong.
Another wonderful option for the animal lover on your list is the Orphans' Project. The Orphans' Project, developed and run by DSWT (David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust) exists to offer hope for the future of Kenya's threatened elephant and rhino populations as they struggle against the threat of poaching for their ivory and horn as well as the loss of habitat due to human population pressures and conflict, deforestation, and drought.
Pair an adoption with an E is for Elephants t-shirt for a uniquely thoughtful gift!
Capsule wardrobes have been a minimalist dresser's best friend for years. Compiling a capsule wardrobe however takes time, patience, and hunting down well-designed pieces.
Finding a garment that is multifunctional, stylish, and comfortable is a tall order. Enter the Jessie Utility Jacket. Worn as a long staple, short and edgy, or a lightweight vest the Jessie Utility Jacket does it all and is a capsule wardrobe dream. This season give your minimalist friend the piece her closet has been missing.
For decades French women have embodied effortlessly chic style. There are many elements Parisian women have perfected but none so better than the scarf. An outfit can go from drab to elegant with the addition of a gorgeous scarf. For the ladies of your life that have overflowing closets or styles that you just can't put your finger on there is the Natalie Scarf. Made of the softest alpaca you ever did feel the Natalie scarf adds style to any outfit as well as cozy warmth for the upcoming winter months.
I have styled this scarf to keep warm on my walk to work and with ease transitioned it to pull together my otherwise bland black work dress. The colors complement and bring to life neutral wardrobes and can be paired year-round. It has also been wonderful for holiday travel this week, keeping me stylish and warm during long airport stays.
If a scarf doesn't push an outfit to full chic completeness a hat certainly will. As a society we have moved away from hats, and I think this is a shame. The history and craftsmanship of hats is as fundamental to fashion as Coco Chanel. This gift giving season if you find yourself wondering what to get that oh-so-stylish loved one in your life then look no further than Yellow 108. Yellow 108's hats represent authentic American heritage with quality and timeless aesthetics. Crafted with skill and using salvaged and recycled materials these hats have earned the title of sustainable fashion!
Whether it's a new relationship or one that has years of love, buying for the individual closest to you can be a challenge. Too often advertisements tell us we must gift the perfect material item. This holiday season why not focus on a shared experience?
Pack up and Go is a group of world travelers who wish to share their passion for travel with others. By filling out a brief survey of dates, ideal vacation type, and other tidbits, Pack Up and Go will craft the perfect three day/two-night itinerary to a surprise destination. Travel packages are focused around your budget making this gift of travel one for all to enjoy!
This surprise travel gift pairs wonderfully with an Everlane weekender. A gift within a gift!
With all the gadgets on the market these days and all the cords that go along with them it's a challenge to not end up with a big ol' knot. This is Ground has solved this problem with men in mind. Based in Downtown Los Angeles, This is Ground believes that "the craftsman needs to own their own business" keeping all production in L.A and empowering workers. My favorite for this holiday season is the Cordito which effortlessly organizes and stores all the cords we seem to need in our daily routines.
If tech gadgets aren't a winner for the men on your list or you're looking for something to show you care then the classic, yet sustainable, beanie is a must. At their core Krochet Kids believes valuing "sustainable economic development programs that support holistic growth" is important. Need I say more?
"Turns out the world's most comfortable shoes are made of wool!" Allbirds are changing the shoe game in a huge way! Founder Tim Brown realized that wool holds all the perfect properties for shoes: minimizes odor, regulates temperature, and wicks moisture, however no one was using this sustainable resource. Allbirds are stylishly designed, comfortable beyond words, and make the perfect gift for those who like to enjoy comfort in style!
With the sustainable fashion revolution at the forefront of my posts it's easy to forget that organic skincare is also having a big moment. As our largest organ treating our skin with love and respect is of the utmost importance. For the skincare guru on your list this year give them a One Love Organics 3-2-1 Fantastic Facial Kit. One Love Organics is cruelty-free, eco-cert, and is a Gold Certified Business from Green America. Wow!
As skincare products can be very personal I love the travel size of the 3-2-1 Fantastic Facial Kit. It allows for the trial of a new product without the long commitment. The products smell incredible, feel incredible, and are produced in the U.S at a sustainable manufacturing plant!
With the holiday season comes holiday parties. Deciding what to bring a gracious host/hostess can be challenging, especially if you're like me and want to venture outside a bottle of wine. I have always found candles and lotion to be crowd pleasers, especially when they are thoughtfully made. Route has teamed up with Larkskin Care putting together the ideal combination of a Route inspiration candle and a Larkskin Care lotion bar. This natural and ethically made pair will take all the guesswork out of what to bring your hard working hostesses this holiday season.
Happy sustainable shopping and the happiest of holidays to you!
My ideal top is one I can move around in without showing skin, needs no special bra, and one I don't regret wearing three hours into work. It needs to make me look great and be versatile enough to fit with different jewelry and bottom sets. In addition to being captivating, versatile, and comfortable, I'd also like my top to save women's lives.
Almost sounds too good to be true. Enter Elegantees.
Let us reintroduce you to the beautiful cotton clothing designed for the everyday woman who is socially conscious and loves to look good. This October I had the opportunity to speak with the founder of Elegantees, Katie Martinez, to get an idea of how she came up with this genius company and how it works. We talked style and the holiday rush and what that means to her company.
Tell us more about the concept behind the beauty in your more conservative fashion pieces. How does your clothing reflect the models and the everyday consumer purchasing Elegantees?
I designed Elegantees because shopping was hard. I needed tops that were pretty and comfortable, and with proper coverage. Having spent my life both on a farm in Iowa, and in the Fashion District of New York City, I've seen two extremes in the way women dress. A common approach is to avoid fashion altogether and wear the same tee and jeans or leggings daily. The other extreme is to place so much emphasis on fashion that it becomes an identity. Elegantees is for the woman who seeks to find a balance between fashion and life, with a tee that looks like more than a tee.
Our aim is to break away from the unrealistic standards of beauty. I believe that ideal beauty is an expression of something that comes from the inside. When a woman takes care of herself, and others with kindness, she's at the height of beauty. True beauty is in being clothed in strength and dignity.
What does it mean to your business when people choose to do their holiday shopping with you? Specifically, what will it mean this 2017 season?
It means a lot! Holiday shopping sustains our operations, and provides for my family and our nonprofit partner. Revenue from the Elegantees sewing center funds rescue operations at one of the border stations at Nepal-India. Each border station rescues two to three thousand victims each year. The sewing center provides full time work for 17 people, most of them are women. I want to hire 3 more seamstresses by end of this year. If we hit a certain number in sales, it will happen. We are normally slower in the summer months, so being able to set aside that cash reserve as savings will ensure nobody gets laid off.
Katie with her beautiful daughter in Elegantees!
Holiday shopping is not just about gift giving for the new and growing companies that Route partners with. Your purchase from them can make huge and lasting growth happen in their business – often in the form of more employment for people who need it the most.
We have LOVED getting to know Katie and her staff as we have worked with them and watched their growth. Consider including an Elegantees purchase in your holiday gift giving to help make their goals and dreams for their company come true!


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using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using Cosmos.Logging.Configurations;
using Cosmos.Logging.Core;
using Cosmos.Logging.Events;
using Cosmos.Logging.Extensions.FreeSql.Core;
using FreeSql.Aop;

namespace Cosmos.Logging {
    /// <summary>
    /// FreeSql enricher options
    /// </summary>
    public class FreeSqlEnricherOptions : ILoggingSinkOptions<FreeSqlEnricherOptions>, ILoggingSinkOptions {

        /// <inheritdoc />
        public string Key => Constants.SinkKey;

        #region Append log minimum level

        internal readonly Dictionary<string, LogEventLevel> InternalNavigatorLogEventLevels = new Dictionary<string, LogEventLevel>();

        internal LogEventLevel? MinimumLevel { get; set; }

        /// <inheritdoc />
        public FreeSqlEnricherOptions UseMinimumLevelForType<T>(LogEventLevel level) => UseMinimumLevelForType(typeof(T), level);

        /// <inheritdoc />
        public FreeSqlEnricherOptions UseMinimumLevelForType(Type type, LogEventLevel level) {
            if (type is null) throw new ArgumentNullException(nameof(type));
            var typeName = TypeNameHelper.GetTypeDisplayName(type);
            if (InternalNavigatorLogEventLevels.ContainsKey(typeName)) {
                InternalNavigatorLogEventLevels[typeName] = level;
            }
            else {
                InternalNavigatorLogEventLevels.Add(typeName, level);
            }

            return this;
        }

        /// <inheritdoc />
        public FreeSqlEnricherOptions UseMinimumLevelForCategoryName<T>(LogEventLevel level) => UseMinimumLevelForCategoryName(typeof(T), level);

        /// <inheritdoc />
        public FreeSqlEnricherOptions UseMinimumLevelForCategoryName(Type type, LogEventLevel level) {
            if (type is null) throw new ArgumentNullException(nameof(type));
            var @namespace = type.Namespace;
            return UseMinimumLevelForCategoryName(@namespace, level);
        }

        /// <inheritdoc />
        public FreeSqlEnricherOptions UseMinimumLevelForCategoryName(string categoryName, LogEventLevel level) {
            if (string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(categoryName)) throw new ArgumentNullException(nameof(categoryName));
            categoryName = $"{categoryName}.*";
            if (InternalNavigatorLogEventLevels.ContainsKey(categoryName)) {
                InternalNavigatorLogEventLevels[categoryName] = level;
            }
            else {
                InternalNavigatorLogEventLevels.Add(categoryName, level);
            }

            return this;
        }

        /// <inheritdoc />
        public FreeSqlEnricherOptions UseMinimumLevel(LogEventLevel? level) {
            MinimumLevel = level;
            return this;
        }

        #endregion

        #region Append log level alias

        internal readonly Dictionary<string, LogEventLevel> InternalAliases = new Dictionary<string, LogEventLevel>();

        /// <inheritdoc />
        public FreeSqlEnricherOptions UseAlias(string alias, LogEventLevel level) {
            if (string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(alias)) return this;
            if (InternalAliases.ContainsKey(alias)) {
                InternalAliases[alias] = level;
            }
            else {
                InternalAliases.Add(alias, level);
            }

            return this;
        }

        #endregion

        #region Append Interceptor

        internal Action<Exception, CurdAfterEventArgs> ErrorInterceptorAction { get; set; }

        internal Action<CurdBeforeEventArgs> ExecutingInterceptorAction { get; set; }

        internal Action<CurdAfterEventArgs> ExecutedInterceptorAction { get; set; }

        /// <summary>
        /// Add executing interceptor
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="executingInterceptor"></param>
        /// <returns></returns>
        public FreeSqlEnricherOptions AddExecutingInterceptor(Action<CurdBeforeEventArgs> executingInterceptor) {
            ExecutingInterceptorAction += executingInterceptor ?? throw new ArgumentNullException(nameof(executingInterceptor));
            return this;
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Add executed interceptor
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="executedInterceptor"></param>
        /// <returns></returns>
        public FreeSqlEnricherOptions AddExecutedInterceptor(Action<CurdAfterEventArgs> executedInterceptor) {
            ExecutedInterceptorAction += executedInterceptor ?? throw new ArgumentNullException(nameof(executedInterceptor));
            return this;
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Add error interceptor
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="errorInterceptor"></param>
        /// <returns></returns>
        public FreeSqlEnricherOptions AddErrorInterceptor(Action<Exception, CurdAfterEventArgs> errorInterceptor) {
            ErrorInterceptorAction += errorInterceptor ?? throw new ArgumentNullException(nameof(errorInterceptor));
            return this;
        }

        #endregion

        #region Appeng filter

        internal Func<string, LogEventLevel, bool> Filter { get; set; }

        /// <summary>
        /// Add filter
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="filter"></param>
        /// <returns></returns>
        /// <exception cref="ArgumentNullException"></exception>
        public FreeSqlEnricherOptions UseFilter(Func<string, LogEventLevel, bool> filter) {
            if (filter is null) throw new ArgumentNullException(nameof(filter));

            var temp = Filter;
            Filter = (s, l) => (temp?.Invoke(s, l) ?? true) && filter(s, l);

            return this;
        }

        #endregion

        #region Append output

        private readonly RenderingConfiguration _renderingOptions = new RenderingConfiguration();

        /// <inheritdoc />
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            return this;
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            _renderingOptions.DisplayingEventIdInfoEnabled = displayingEventIdInfoEnabled;
            return this;
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        #endregion

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Visit of Australian Finance Minister Cormann in Germany
11th December 2016 /
in NEWS /by Eleanor Stephen
German Australian Business Council board members Evangelos Kotsopoulos and Claas de Boer participated in two events organised around the visit to Germany of the Minister for Finance of Australia, the Hon Mathias Cormann.
At a luncheon in Frankfurt, hosted by the Australian Ambassador to Germany H.E. Mrs. Lynette Wood as well as AusTrade, Minister Cormann addressed a diverse group of business leaders. The group included representatives from German and Australian companies such as Volkswagen, SAP, Deka, Macquarie Bank and Sonic Healthcare. A lively discussion followed which touched upon various matters concerning the relationship between the two countries.
Later in the same week, during a speech in the offices of the Konrad-Adenauer-Foundation in Berlin, Minister Cormann stressed that it is good to be on friendly terms with each other – as Germany and Australia are -, but that this is not enough in today's world. Rather, the bilateral relations have to be put on a deeper foundation. This foundation has been established. Recent past has shown that trade and commerce between Australia and Germany has improved and the future will show that the established foundation will be the basis for further improvement. Minister Cormann as well State Minister Prof. Maria Boehmer, who both co-chaired the Australia Germany Advisory Group, enthusiastically agreed that the path of deepening the ties between the countries has to be and will be followed in the future.
The German Australian Business Council is convinced that the enthusiasm of German as well as Australian politicians will deepen and support the growth in bilateral trade and commerce to the benefit of the peoples of the two nations.
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Ask any marketer on the street and the biggest bang for the buck in the B2B marketing, sales and social media networking world is LinkedIn. Ask those same marketers where the best value and biggest bang for the advertising dollar is, most (if not all) marketers will agree that the Facebook advertising platform is elephant in the room.
Wouldn't it make marketing and sales in B2B much more effective if you could have the power of LinkedIn's professional networking and the value of the Facebook Ad Platform and Business Manager? Watch this brief video as we export LinkedIn email addresses, load those addresses into a Facebook Custom Audience and build a campaign to publish ads on Facebook to our LinkedIn connections.


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NAME='vw-daemon-test'

export PATH="vowpalwabbit:../vowpalwabbit:${PATH}"
# The VW under test
VW=`which vw`

MODEL=$NAME.model
TRAINSET=$NAME.train
PREDREF=$NAME.predref
PREDOUT=$NAME.predict
PORT=54248

# -- make sure we can find vw first
if [ -x "$VW" ]; then
    : cool found vw at: $VW
else
    echo "$NAME: can not find 'vw' in $PATH - sorry"
    exit 1
fi

# -- and netcat
NETCAT=`which netcat`
if [ -x "$NETCAT" ]; then
    : cool found netcat at: $NETCAT
else
    NETCAT=`which nc`
    if [ -x "$NETCAT" ]; then
        : "no netcat but found 'nc' at: $NETCAT"
    else
        echo "$NAME: can not find 'netcat' not 'nc' in $PATH - sorry"
        exit 1
    fi
fi

# -- and pkill
PKILL=`which pkill`
if [ -x "$PKILL" ]; then
    : cool found pkill at: $PKILL
else
    echo "$NAME: can not find 'pkill' in $PATH - sorry"
    exit 1
fi

# A command and pattern that will unlikely to match anything but our own test
DaemonCmd="$VW -t -i $MODEL --daemon --num_children 1 --quiet --port $PORT"

stop_daemon() {
    # make sure we are not running, may ignore 'error' that we're not
    # echo stopping daemon
    $PKILL -9 -f "$DaemonCmd" 2>&1 | grep -q 'no process found'
    # relinquish CPU by forcing some conext switches to be safe
    # (let existing vw daemon procs die)
    wait
}

start_daemon() {
    # echo starting daemon
    $DaemonCmd </dev/null >/dev/null &
    # give it time to be ready
    wait; wait; wait
}

cleanup() {
    /bin/rm -f $MODEL $TRAINSET $PREDREF $PREDOUT
    stop_daemon
}

# -- main
cleanup

# prepare training set
cat > $TRAINSET <<EOF
0.55 1 '1| a
0.99 1 '2| b c
EOF

# prepare expected predict output
cat > $PREDREF <<EOF
0.553585 1
0.733882 2
EOF

# Train
$VW -b 10 --quiet -d $TRAINSET -f $MODEL

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    0)  echo "$NAME: OK"
        cleanup
        exit 0
        ;;
    1)  echo "$NAME FAILED: see $PREDREF vs $PREDOUT"
        stop_daemon
        exit 1
        ;;
    *)  echo "$NAME: diff failed - something is fishy"
        stop_daemon
        exit 2
        ;;
esac


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Australia – Restoration
How We Pushed 400 Tons of Coral Back into the Ocean after a Cyclone
Manta Ray Bay, Hook Island, Whitsunday Islands, Queensland, Australia
The Whitsunday Island group supports approximately 6,000 hectares of fringing coral reefs.It is one of the most highly valued and used regions of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park for tourism and recreational activities. Manta Ray Bay, at the northern end of Hook Island, is an iconic area for tourism due to the easily accessible fringing reef, its status as a no-take marine reserve (green zone), and the high density of large reef fishes. An important feature of the site is the large Poritescoral 'bommies' (large individual coral colonies) which provide high complexity habitat where reef fishes tend to aggregate. On the 28th of March 2017, the Whitsundays were hit by severe tropical cyclone Debbie (Category 4; 225-279 km/h winds). This resulted in widespread damage to island and marine habitats (including coral communities and tourism infrastructure.
Large coral heads or 'bommies' pushed onto shore after Hurricane Debbie. Credit: Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service
Location of Manta Ray Bay, Whitsunday Islands. Photo © Google Earth
Manta Ray Bay was in the direct pathway of the cyclone and the amount of energy delivered by the storm was enough to pulverize branching corals and to dislodge and push many of the large coral bommies high into the intertidal zone. These exposed Porites bommies ranged in size from 0.5 m to 2.5 m in diameter. High mortality of live coral tissue in the intertidal area occurred during the following days. The loss of the large bommies was perceived as a loss of one of the unique aspects of Manta Ray Bay and in their new location they restricted beach access for small vessels.
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) and Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) staff, through the joint Field Management Program (funded by both the Queensland and Australian governments), were asked by commercial operators from the tourism industry if the bommies in Manta Ray Bay could be relocated back into the subtidal environment. The intention under this action is that this would provide structure for future coral larvae settlement, attract fish, and improve site access and aesthetics.
One of the ecological risks identified was that physically moving the heavy bommies would damage live coral along the path. However, a preliminary benthic survey conducted by QPWS Marine Parks staff estimated that the Manta Ray Bay reef flat was only supporting approximately one percent live coral cover post cyclone Debbie. Following this, a broader site assessment was conducted which included safety, biosecurity, ecological and environmental considerations. A cost/benefit and feasibility analysis was conducted to assess if moving the bommies would be the best option. The estimated costs of two days of use of earthmoving equipment and supporting barge were deemed to be off-set by the projected benefits: habitat restoration, improved aesthetics and beach access to a highly popular location, ongoing access to public moorings, increased understanding of coral recruitment/recovery and demonstration of proactive management after an extreme weather event.
A preliminary decision was made to proceed with the proposal of relocating the coral bommies back below the low water mark with the stated objectives of: (1) increasing substrate available for potential coral larval settlement in the future and habitat complexity to support fish and other biodiversity, and (2) improving the aesthetics and access to Manta Ray Bay Beach. Once a scope of works was agreed, GBRMPA assisted with the provision of a rapid authorisation to the state government (QPWS) under Part 5.4 of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Zoning Plan 2003 (Zoning Plan). This part of the Zoning Plan allows for the GBRMPA to undertake, or authorise third parties to undertake, specific management activities on their behalf. This section of the Zoning Plan is increasingly being used to assist management as more direct reef restoration and rehabilitation activities and trial restoration programs are undertaken.
Highly experienced excavator and compact track loader operators were engaged to reposition the bommies back into the subtidal environment by rolling them over the reef flat at a very low tide. A 30 ton long-arm excavator was then used to push the bommies past the reef crest and over the slope using the full ten metre extension of the excavator arm. In order to maximise site operations during the low tide window, a four ton compact track loader equipped with a grab bucket was utilised to push coral rubble and smaller bommies substrate into the subtidal area of the fringing reef flat. All biosecurity inspections of earth moving equipment (prior to barge loading and site works), on-site operations and works were directly supervised by QPWS Marine Park's personnel. Over two days (20-21 June 2017), an estimated 100 cubic metres of dead coral substrate (equating to approximately 400 tons) was placed back into the water below the low water limit.
A compact track loader and excavator equipped with grab buckets were used to move and reposition the coral bommies back into the water during the low tide. Photo © Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service
How successful has it been?
Post-deployment monitoring
A follow-up site assessment was undertaken by QPWS staff on 4 August 2017 that showed that the bommies were stable and safe for in-water activities. After this the site began to be visited again by snorkel tourism operators, who described fish communities that included large schools of fusiliers, trevally, hump-headed Maori wrasse and herbivorous fish species.
Baseline assessment – (16 months later)
In order to assess the ecological effects and potential benefits of repositioning the bommies, researchers from James Cook University conducted a rapid baseline ecological survey of the bommies in October 2018, approximately 16 months after they were repositioned. The objective of the baseline survey was to quantify the cover of remnant live coral tissue on each bommie, the degree of coral recruitment to the bommies, and the fishes that were associating with the bommies.
Location of surveyed coral bommies. Photo © Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service
For the coral survey, each bommie was treated as an individual sampling unit (replicate). The total cover of remnant live coral tissue was visually estimated for each bommie. All juvenile corals (recruits) that had settled onto the bommies since June 2017 (between 1 cm and 15 cm in diameter) were identified to genus level.
All surveyed bommies were massive growth form Porites sp. colonies. The smallest of the bommies were approximately 1 m in diameter and the largest were approximately 2.5 – 3 m in diameter. Fishes were surveyed along a single 120 m transect that was run alongside the bommies, beginning at bommie 349 and ending at bommie 363 (Figure 6). All fishes that were associating with the bommies, and within a 4 m wide zone around the transect (total survey area of 480 m2), were recorded to species.
Remnant coral tissue on repositioned bommies
The majority of surveyed bommies (16 out of 22, 73%) had some original live coral tissue remaining. The cover of remnant live coral tissue on each surveyed bommie ranged from 0-20%, with a mean across all bommies of 5.9% (± 1.6%). Many of the bommies were in an inverted position (upside down) at the time of the survey. There may have been additional live coral tissue remaining if the bommies had been repositioned in their correct orientation. Porites sp. colonies have the capacity to recover through asexual reproduction of remnant coral polyps, and to overgrow the underlying skeletal structure and recolonise dead sections of the colony, provided that these sections are not overgrown by macroalgae or other sessile organisms.
It is possible that the cover of remaining live coral tissue on the surveyed bommies will slowly expand and regrow over the dead sections of the colonies. The rate of remnant live tissue expansion is variable, and is influenced by numerous factors, including water quality, rates of algal grazing and coral scraping by reef fishes, future disturbances such as coral bleaching, flood plumes or cyclones, settlement of coral recruits to the dead sections of the bommies and the growth and expansion of those new colonies. Future surveys of the repositioned bommies should include estimates of the total percent cover of remnant Porites coral tissue on each of the bommies.
Surveying repositioned coral bommies. Photo © David Williamson
Coral recruitment to the repositioned bommies
Approximately one-third (8 out of 22, 36 per cent) of surveyed bommies had at least 1 recruit coral colony present. Four bommies had at least two coral recruits present and one bommie had six coral recruits. Coral recruits ranged in size from approximately 3 cm to almost 15 cm in diameter. Overall, ten coral genera were represented in the recruit colonies and included Acropora, Pocillopora, Cyphastrea, Favia, Favites, Goniastrea, Psammocora and Hydnophora. Given that the bommies were repositioned in June 2017, and that only one coral spawning season had elapsed prior to this baseline survey, it was encouraging to record the presence of a range of species of coral recruits on the bommies. It is likely that there will be continued growth of the existing recruit colonies, and additional recruitment of corals to the bommies, if favourable conditions persist during the upcoming summer monsoon season and beyond. Future surveys of the repositioned bommies should include measures of the maximum diameter of all coral colonies recorded growing on the bommies.
Coral recruits found on repositioned coral bommies. Photo © David Williamson
Reef fishes associated with the repositioned bommies
Twenty species of reef fish from within eight genera were recorded on the single transect through the repositioned bommies. The fish genera represented were Acanthuridae (surgeonfishes), Chaetodontidae (butterflyfishes), Labridae (wrasses), Lutjanidae (snappers), Pomacanthidae (angelfishes), Pomacentridae (damselfishes), Scaridae (parrotfishes) and Siganidae (rabbitfishes). Damselfishes were the most abundant group, with the planktivorous Neopomacentrus bankieri being the most abundant species and the territorial herbivore Pomacentrus wardi being the second most abundant species. Roving herbivorous fish species, particularly Acanthurus grammoptilus, Siganus doliatus and Scarus rivulatus were observed grazing on the repositioned bommies and on the surrounding substrate. Numerous fish grazing scars were observed on all of the 22 surveyed bommies. Although algal turfs were growing on most areas of the dead coral bommie skeletons, the observed level of grazing pressure by reef fishes appeared to be effectively limiting the growth of algal turfs. Furthermore, no macroalgae were observed growing on the repositioned bommies or on the surrounding reef flat at Manta Ray Bay.
Lessons learned and recommendations
Overall, it should be considered that the repositioning of the Porites bommies displaced at Manta Ray Bay during cyclone Debbie has delivered positive environmental and social benefits. Vessel access has effectively been restored to the beach, some remnant coral tissue on most of the bommies has been preserved, colonisation of the bommies by coral recruits has begun, and habitat structure has been maintained for reef fishes. Furthermore, the bommies provide three-dimensional habitat structure on the outer reef flat, and as the coral community develops on the bommies, and greater numbers of fishes associate with them, the shallow-water snorkelling experience for tourists will be enhanced.
We recommend that each of the bommies on the reef flat at Manta Ray Bay be permanently tagged and that the area be accurately mapped using diver-towed GPS, satellite imagery and GIS software. This will ensure accurate identification of each bommie and facilitate robust ecological monitoring of the area. It will also be possible to monitor any movement of bommies following any further extreme weather events.
We also recommend that future surveys of the bommies should be conducted at similar tidal height to this baseline survey (2 – 3 m above LAT), and at a similar time of year (October or November).
Given that many of the surveyed bommies were in inverted positions (upside down), future restoration activities to reposition displaced Porites bommies should endeavour to orientate the bommies correctly. Correct orientation is likely to enhance recovery of remnant coral tissue.
The bay should continue to be managed as a 'no anchoring area' with public moorings maintained. This will minimise the risk to recovering corals from anchor damage.
This site may now be suitable for trial coral restoration techniques (e.g. larval enhancement, 'coral gardening') to accelerate recovery.
Time is a critical factor when seeking to increase survivorship of live impacted corals post impact. I.e., the faster they can be restored, the better!
Site impact assessments were an important factor in expediting approvals to undertake the works.
Manta Ray Bay is in a 'Green Zone' of the GBR and is therefore protected from fishing pressure. High numbers of grazing and herbivorous fishes may contribute to coral recovery by keeping down levels of algae turf and macroalgae that may compete for space. Monitoring the level of macroalgae growth on the bommies should be part of yearly monitoring.
Funding summary
This project was funded through (State/Commonwealth) disaster recovery funding made available post Cyclone Debbie. Total costs for the intervention works (earthmoving machinery, barge services and labour) were approximately AU$30,000. The cost of the baseline monitoring survey conducted 16 months after the bommie repositioning works was approximately AU$4500. This baseline assessment was provided in-kind by the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, James Cook University, using funding from the Reef 2050 Integrated Monitoring and Reporting Program (RIMReP). The completion of this case study was supported in-kind through TropWATER, James Cook University and funded through the National Environmental Science Program Tropical Water Quality Hub.
Lead organizations
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service
National Environmental Science Program, Tropical Water Hub
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On December 16, 2018. Raisa Binte Huda, Quazi Nahin Mubasshira, Anika Tabassum, Tanvir Islam and Syed Mahdee Abbas, students from the Undergraduate Batch 2017 of the Department of Finance and Banking received the "Best Paper Award" at the 3rd International Management Conference (IMC-2018), which was held by the Creative Research and Consulting Ltd at IBIS Bangkok Sukhumvit 4, Bangkok, Thailand. The team were the only undergraduate team present among the 14 other delegates from various countries.


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package input

import (
	"time"
	"errors"
	"plugin"

	"github.com/DarkMetrix/monitor/agent/src/protocol"
	"github.com/DarkMetrix/monitor/agent/src/config"
	"github.com/DarkMetrix/monitor/agent/src/queue"

	log "github.com/cihub/seelog"
)

//Input plugin
type InputPlugin struct {
	node config.NodeInfo
	config config.InputPluginInfo
	collectQueue queue.TransferQueue

	plugin *plugin.Plugin

	initFunc plugin.Symbol
	collectFunc plugin.Symbol
}

func NewInputPlugin(nodeInfo config.NodeInfo, configInfo config.InputPluginInfo, bufferSize int) *InputPlugin {
	return &InputPlugin{
		node: nodeInfo,
		config: configInfo,
		collectQueue: *queue.NewTransferQueue(bufferSize),
		plugin: nil,
	}
}

//Init plugin
func (inputPlugin *InputPlugin) Init () error {
	//Initialize plugin
	p, err := plugin.Open(inputPlugin.config.Path)

	if err != nil {
		return err
	}

	inputPlugin.plugin = p

	InitFunc, err := inputPlugin.plugin.Lookup("Init")

	if err != nil {
		return err
	}

	inputPlugin.initFunc = InitFunc

	CollectFunc, err := inputPlugin.plugin.Lookup("Collect")

	if err != nil {
		return err
	}

	inputPlugin.collectFunc = CollectFunc

	//Call plugin interface to initialize
	err = inputPlugin.initFunc.(func(config.NodeInfo, map[string]string) error)(inputPlugin.node, inputPlugin.config.PluginConfig)

	if err != nil {
		return err
	}

	return nil
}

//Run to collect data
func (inputPlugin *InputPlugin) Run () {
	//Loop to call plugin interface to collect data
	for {
		select {
		case <- time.After(time.Second * time.Duration(inputPlugin.config.Duration)):
			//Call plugin Collect function
			data, err := inputPlugin.collectFunc.(func()(*protocol.Proto, error))()

			if err != nil {
				log.Warnf("Collect data failed! error:%s", err)
				continue
			}

			//log.Infof("Collect data from %s, data:%s", inputPlugin.Config.Name, data)

			data.Name = inputPlugin.config.Name

			//Push to collect queue
			inputPlugin.collectQueue.Push(data)
		}
	}
}

//Input plugin manager
type InputPluginManager struct {
	node config.NodeInfo
	configs []config.InputPluginInfo
	plugins map[string]*InputPlugin
	transferQueue *queue.TransferQueue
}

func NewInputPluginManager(nodeInfo config.NodeInfo, configInfos []config.InputPluginInfo, transferQueue *queue.TransferQueue) *InputPluginManager {
	return &InputPluginManager{
		node: nodeInfo,
		configs: configInfos,
		plugins: map[string]*InputPlugin{},
		transferQueue: transferQueue,
	}
}

//Init plugin manager
func (manager *InputPluginManager) Init () error {
	//Loop to initialize all input plugins
	pluginActiveNumber := 0

	for _, pluginConfig := range manager.configs {
		if !pluginConfig.Active {
			continue
		}

		log.Info("Initialize input plugin, plugin name:", pluginConfig.Name)
		_, ok := manager.plugins[pluginConfig.Name]

		if ok {
			log.Warnf("Initialize input plugin failed! plugin name:%s, error:All ready started", pluginConfig.Name)
			return errors.New("All ready started, plugin name:" + pluginConfig.Name)
		}

		plugin := NewInputPlugin(manager.node, pluginConfig, 1000)

		err := plugin.Init()

		if err != nil {
			return err
		}

		manager.plugins[pluginConfig.Name] = plugin

		log.Info("Initialize input plugin successed! plugin name:", pluginConfig.Name)

		pluginActiveNumber += 1
	}

	if pluginActiveNumber == 0 {
		return errors.New("No input plugin active!")
	}

	return nil
}

//Run all plugin to collect data
func (manager *InputPluginManager) Run () {
	//Loop to run all input plugins
	for _, plugin := range manager.plugins {
		if !plugin.config.Active {
			continue
		}

		//Begin collect data
		go plugin.Run()

		//Begin transfer data from collect queue to transfer queue
		go func(collectQueue *queue.TransferQueue, transferQueue *queue.TransferQueue) {
			for {
				data, err := collectQueue.Pop(time.Millisecond * 100)

				if err != nil {
					continue
				}

				err = transferQueue.Push(data)

				if err != nil {
					log.Warnf("InputPlugin transfer failed! error:%s", err)
				}
			}
		}(&plugin.collectQueue, manager.transferQueue)
	}
}


Below is video of me running Charlie Purinton's 3/4" scale Atlantic, on Charlie's highline track on May 7th 2016......some 5-1/2 years after Charlie passed away.
Charlie passed in 2010, but many of the locomotives he built are still in operation. Charlie's track was in his backyard in Massachusetts for nearly 40 years, but has been moved to another local property, and is still in use. I ran locomotives on this track many, many times in the 1980s and 1990s and it was an honor to be able to do it again. There's not many opportunities to literally "go back in time", but this was one of them.
Video by Jay Monty. The locomotive he is running (in the foreground of the video) is his recently completed Charlie Purinton-designed 0-4-0.
Below is my highline track at my home. It has been designed for 2-1/2", 3-1/2", and 4-3/4" gauges.
The first live steam tracks in the USA and Canada were short "up and down" lines in peoples' driveways and alleys. My railroad emulates those early live steam lines that the Hobby's pioneers built and used in the 1920s and 30s. This was because of a desire to have a "traditional" track such as was used in the early days, as well as because of space limitations.
It can be tricky to fit a live steam railroad into a small, urban backyard.....but as you'll see here, it CAN be done. With almost NO property to work with, a railroad 107 feet in length was constructed.
My railroad, begun in 2011 & worked on "part time" by me when I was available, had its 3-1/2" gauge rails completed in September, 2014. The 2-1/2" and 4-3/4" gauge rails will be laid in 2015, and "steaming bays" will be assembled and welded in 2015 as well.
A couple points of interest: about halfway up the track, you will notice a cemetery adjacent to our property. Actor John Cazale, who played Fredo Corleone in the "Godfather" films, is one of our neighbors out there. Also, Hurricane Sandy ripped out some 40 feet of track in 2012 and threw it into a neighbor's yard. It was rebuilt, but some of the damaged section could not be repaired and had to be discarded. In 2014, the "Revere Massachusetts tornado", 1/2 mile from here, produced 75MPH winds in our yard but the railroad was unaffected.
September 21st, 2014: the day of the first steam test.
The morning of the first steam tests on the line, I widened the gauge on the curve by lifting 2 rails, moving them out slightly, and reattaching them to the ties. After re-installing the affected track joint with new screws, I used an angle grinder to grind the screw heads down slightly so that the wheel flanges would not hit them as locomotives and cars passed over the joint.
After the track adjustments that morning, guests and neighbors began arriving around 2PM. The locomotive used was a Charlie-Purinton designed 4-4-2 owned by Jay Monty. We were under steam soon after 3PM and ran until about 6PM. Everyone who wanted to run the locomotive or get a ride on the riding car was given several opportunities to do so. In the below video, I am running the locomotive and my passenger is a longtime live steam friend of mine, Richard Symmes.
On April 27th 2013, several live steamers in New England visited a 2-1/2" and 3-1/2" gauge "highline" track for a day of springtime live steaming "the old fashioned way". More than six 3-1/2" gauge locomotives were under steam, the oldest being a Charlie Purinton built engine from 1941, his famous "Jiminy Cricket". Second oldest was a "Yankee Shop" 4-4-2 Atlantic, built by Al Rothermel, from 1948.
The locomotive seen in the video is a 3-1/2" gauge "Atlantic" type designed by Charlie Purinton. The boiler was built many years ago by Brotherhood of Live Steamers founder Carl Purinton, and portions of the locomotive chassis were built some years back by Carl's son Charlie, and Charlie's son "Cap". In more recent times, some local live steamers assisted current owner Jay Monty with portions of it, including the cylinders; and Jay has brought it to near-completion in his own shop. There is more to do on it, but as you can see, it runs and runs well. This was its first steaming.
The track, a traditional "highline" (elevated off of the ground) that's "right out of Yesteryear", is some 300+ feet in length, and had been Charlie Purinton's personal "backyard" track at his longtime home in Byfield, Massachusetts. It was dismantled, moved to its new location, and reassembled......when Charlie was no longer able to maintain it due to health reasons. It was then repaired and restored as required, and is now preserved.....for a new generation of live steamers to enjoy.
This is traditional live steaming "at its best", and I do hope this video gives you the encouragement to enjoy "the smaller scales" as so many others used to. Thank you for watching.
Click below for my first YouTube video.....the Mount Washington Cog Railway in New Hampshire.
In this video, watch as engineer Joe Eggleston sees me from the cab, and points me out to an employee who's off-camera (I was employed on the Mount Washington Railway twenty years ago). At the very end of the video, you will get a brief glimpse of me and my son.
Check back for more videos to be added, including Edaville Railroad at South Carver Mass., December 1991, its final Christmas of operation before closing in 1992; also, a ride above Washington Street in Boston MA on the Orange Line "Elevated", one week before the closing of the "El" line in 1987. After closing on May 1st 1987, Boston's "El" was dismantled in 1987, 88, and 89. I took video in April 1987, one week before the end of operations.
You will also see a video of the final live steam meet to be held at the home of Charles A. "Carl" Purinton (founder of the Brotherhood of Live Steamers). It was held in 1992. He had a few private runs for friends after this, but this was the last "official one". I was there!


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Edmund Hillary: Ain't No Mountain High Enough
Tomorrow will be the 47th anniversary of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's Everest conquest. Still an impressive feat today, it is hard to conceive just how famous Hillary was following his successful expedition to the summit of the world's highest mountain. Amost every world leader was popping the kettle on for Hillary, welcoming him into their palaces, temples, castles and luxury villas with open arms. British Pathé followed Edmund Hillary on his incredible 1953 publicity tour, and here are links to some of the footage they captured:
Video of Sir Edmund Hillary meeting The Queen at the premiere of his movie 'Conquest of Everest'
Video of Sir Edmund Hillary being greated by a midget in France. A popular hospitality gimmick at the time.
Video of Sir Edmund Hillary and Sir John Hunt in Delhi, and in Rome, AND in Paris and collecting an award from President Eisenhower. He was a busy chap.
Sir Edmund passed away in 2008. As well as the clips highlighted in this blog post there are tonnes of old newsreels and videos related to Everest, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, and mountain climbing videos in general. So make sure to browse the archive.
Does anyone else see a bit of Rob Brydon in him?
Only this month rugby hero Josh Lewsey failed to climb Everest, abandoning a group expedition in which only 4 members made it to the summit. Josh explained to BBC News that he was daunted by the physical challenge but also psychologically upset by the dead bodies they had to pass along the way, including one explorer who had died only 2 days before. The fact that internationally appraised rugby stars cannot faces the slopes of Everest go to show just how brave and skilled Hillary was, to achieve such a feat in the early 1950s.
"All you want to do is sit down and sleep because your oxygen levels are so low - but that's how they all ended up dying."
Author: British Pathé
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Author British PathéPosted on 28 May 2010 28 May 2010 Categories Lifestyle/Leisure, SportTags Everest, Everest Footage, Mountain Climbing, Sir Edmund Hillary Videos
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Pierre Fauchard of France is often referred to as the "father of contemporary dental care" for being the very first to publish a clinical book (1728) on the techniques and practices of dentistry. In time, educated dental practitioners came in from Europe to the Americas to exercise dentistry, and by 1760, America had its very own native-born practicing dental experts. Papers were used at the time to promote and also promote dental solutions. In America from 1768– 1770 the initial application of dental care to verify forensic situations was being originated; this was called forensic dentistry. With the surge of dental professionals, there was also the surge of brand-new approaches to enhance the top quality of dental care. These brand-new approaches consisted of the spinning wheel to turn a drill as well as chairs made specifically for dental patients.
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By nature of their basic training they can bring out most of dental therapies such as corrective (dental fillings, crowns, bridges), prosthetic (dentures), endodontic (origin canal) therapy, periodontal (gum tissue) treatment, and also removal of teeth, as well as performing exams, radiographs (x-rays), and also medical diagnosis. Dental experts can likewise suggest drugs such as anti-biotics, sedatives, as well as any kind of various other substance abuse in person administration.
Irreversible enamel defects triggered by an untreated gastric condition. They may be the only idea to its diagnosis, even in lack of stomach signs and symptoms, however are typically perplexed with fluorosis, tetracycline staining, or various other reasons. The National Institutes of Health and wellness include a dental exam in the diagnostic procedure of celiac condition.
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– Dental public health and wellness– The research of epidemiology and social health and wellness policies appropriate to oral health.
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– Endodontics (likewise called endodontology)– Root canal treatment and also research study of diseases of the dental pulp and periapical tissues.
– Forensic odontology– The gathering and also use dental proof in legislation. This might be performed by any kind of dentist with experience or training in this area. The feature of the forensic dentist is mostly documents and also confirmation of identification.
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– Oral as well as maxillofacial pathology– The study, medical diagnosis, as well as occasionally the therapy of oral and maxillofacial relevant illness.
– Maxillofacial and also oral radiology– The research study as well as radiologic analysis of oral as well as maxillofacial conditions.
– Maxillofacial and oral surgery (additionally called dental surgical procedure)– Extractions, implants, as well as surgery of the jaws, mouth as well as face.
– Dental Implantology– The art as well as science of changing extracted teeth with dental implants.
– Orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics– The straightening of teeth and also modification of midface and mandibular growth.
-Unique needs dentistry (likewise called unique treatment dentistry)– Dentistry for those with developing and also obtained impairments.
-Vet dentistry, a speciality of veterinary medicine– The area of dental care put on the treatment of pets.


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Rick Scott pitches amendment to make it harder to raise taxes
by Jim Turner, the News Service of Florida
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Gov. Rick Scott, expected to run for U.S. Senate next year, wants lawmakers to put on the 2018 ballot a proposed constitutional amendment that would make it harder for future legislators to raise taxes.
Scott appeared Monday in the Central Florida community of Lake Mary to announce the proposal, which would require "supermajority" approval from state lawmakers, rather than a simple majority of 50 percent plus one, for hikes to taxes and fees.
"While cutting taxes is important, we must prevent against unfair tax increases in the future so our progress is not undone," Scott said in a prepared statement. "It is my goal to make it harder for politicians to raise taxes on Florida families and businesses —- and that can be achieved with an amendment to our state's Constitution."
If lawmakers go along with the proposal, it would require approval from 60 percent of voters during the November 2018 election.
The governor's office did not provide full details about the proposal. But the idea drew quick support from House Speaker Richard Corcoran, R-Land O' Lakes, and House Ways and Means Chairman Paul Renner, R-Palm Coast.
"I'm proud to offer my support to Governor Scott on this bold initiative and will do all I can to see that it is successful," Corcoran, who is considering a gubernatorial run in 2018, said in a prepared statement.
Republican Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, who is running for governor next year, was also among those voicing support.
Meanwhile, Senate Appropriations Chairman Jack Latvala, a Clearwater Republican who opened a gubernatorial campaign account on Friday, thanked Scott for the proposal, but then pointed to his own priorities for the 2018 legislative session, such as combatting the opioid epidemic and boosting jobs in parts of the state.
"Over 20 a day dying on opioids 36 counties lost jobs last ten years," Latvala tweeted. "Those are my priorities right now."
The governor's office didn't offer a definition of a supermajority, which typically is at least two-thirds of the lawmakers casting votes. Also, it didn't outline whether all taxes and fees would fall under the proposed constitutional amendment or just certain types of taxes and fees.
A news release said more details will be available in "the coming weeks."
If such a proposal is ultimately approved, Florida would join states such as Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Louisiana, Mississippi and Oregon that require a two-thirds or three-fifths majority for all or some tax increases, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.
Scott also intends to make a similar request to the state Constitution Revision Commission, which is putting together proposed constitutional amendments to go before voters in 2018.
Already on the ballot for 2018 is a Corcoran priority that would let voters decide if homeowners should receive bigger property-tax breaks.
The proposal, approved this spring by the Legislature, would increase the non-school homestead exemption by $25,000.
Currently, homeowners receive a tax exemption on the first $25,000 in value of their properties. They pay taxes on the value between $25,000 and $50,000 and then receive an additional exemption on the portion from $50,000 to $75,000. Voters will be asked to apply an additional non-school exemption to the portion of values between $100,000 and $125,000.
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The James Hinman, Jr. House is set back off the south side of Wallingford Road on a small wooded lot at the intersection of Maple Avenue. The surrounding residential
neighborhood is made up of eighteenth-, nineteenth-, and twentieth-century domestic structures.
Record ID: 182
Address: Wallingford Road
Current Owner: Lewis, Richard D. and Virginia R.
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Historic Name: James Hinman, Jr. House
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The facade features a central entry door topped with a modern, aluminum door hood. The entrance is flanked by a twelve-over-twelve sash on the east and a small, diamond-paned window on the west. A 1 story, 1 bay, gable-to-street garage has been added to the easternmost portion of the facade. The exposed basement on the western elevation is clapboarded and the original twelve-over-twelve sash are featured throughout the house .
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The James Hinman, Jr. House is a 3 bay, 1 1/2 story, nineteenth-century Domestic-style building erected ca. 1835. Built into the side of a hill, the basement is fully exposed on the west elevation. Resting on a brownstone foundation, the clapboarded post-and-beam frame is topped with a ridge-to-street gable roof. In 1832 James Hinman, Jr. (1795-1857) bought the northwest corner of Timothy W. Baldwin's home lot on which he erected this building. Hinman, a "mechanic," willed the property to his wife Eunice Hinman in 1857. In 1871 Edwin J. Black of Stanhope, New Jersey, and his wife Maria Merwin Black purchased the property and resided there until 1875. The next owner was Daniel Southmayd (1816-1884), a farmer, married to Tamson Hickox. In 1884 Delbert A. Blinn (b. 1844 ), a carpenter, purchased the "quarter acre with house, near the Quarry District SchoolHouse," and resided here with his wife Susan Hitchcock of Meriden until 1905. Significant for its association with the Hinman family, this early nineteenth~century Domestic-style building contributes to the character of Durham's Historic District.


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Edgar Gutbub (* 11. September 1940 in Mannheim; † 28. Oktober 2017 in Wuppertal) war ein deutscher Bildhauer, Installationskünstler und Graphiker.

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Gutbub studierte von 1961 bis 1963 an der Freien Akademie in Mannheim und von 1963 bis 1969 Bildhauerei an der Hochschule für Bildende Künste in Berlin. 1972 gewann er den Villa-Romana-Preis für einen Aufenthalt in Florenz. Von 1975 bis 1976 erhielt ein Stipendium an der Cité Internationale des Arts in Paris, ein weiteres 1981 von  der Hand Hollow Foundation von George Rickey und des Deutschen Akademischen Austauschdiensts (DAAD) in East Chatham im Bundesstaat New York.

1995 nahm Gutbub am Deutsch-Niederländischen Bildhauersymposion des Kunstvereins Aurich in Aurich, 2006 im Lehmbruck-Museum in Duisburg an der Ausstellung Das Jahrhundert moderner Skulptur und 2009 an der Kunsttriennale Ludwigsburg "Ausserdem" in Ludwigsburg teil.

Er war Gastprofessor von 1990 bis 1991 an der Hochschule für Bildende Künste Braunschweig und von 1994 bis 1995 an der Hochschule für Gestaltung Offenbach in Offenbach am Main.

Gutbub war Mitglied im Deutschen Künstlerbund.
Seit 2008 lebte und arbeitete Gutbub in Wuppertal.
2009 wurde er in die Stiftung für Konkrete Kunst und Design Ingolstadt aufgenommen.

Werk
Gutbubs Arbeiten, zumeist aus einfachen geometrischen Elementen aufgebaut, sind der konkreten Kunst zuzurechnen und zielen auf eine gesteigerte Wahrnehmung von Größe und Richtung.

Arbeiten im offentlichen Raum (Auswahl)
 Schächte (1973), Leinfelden-Echterdingen
 Ohne Titel (1978), Edelstahl, 140 × 180 × 280 cm, Schwäbisch Hall  (anlässlich der Landesgartenschau in Schwäbisch Hall 1982 aufgestellt)
 Dreierbeziehung (1984), Straße der Skulpturen bei Sankt Wendel
 Ohne Titel (1985), "Skulptur am Fort" – Skulpturenpark am Kölner Festungsmuseum
 Brückenplastik 13 + 13a (1988), Schiedgrabenbrücke, Schwäbisch Hall. Metall / Edelstahl, zweiteilig
 Ohne Titel (1990), Institut für Verfahrenstechnik, Technische Universität München, Nordgelände Heßstraße
 Zwei gleich groß (1990), Bahnhofsvorplatz / Franz Etzel-Platz, Wesel. Edelstahl, Acrylfarbe, 220 cm hoch
 Zweiteilige Skulptur (1991/93), Deutsche Botschaft in Helsinki
 Zwei gleichgroß (1994), Südgelände Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg in Erlangen
 Drei gleichgroß (ca. 1995), Technische Universität München, Campus Garching
 Zwei gleichgroß (1998), Otterndorf

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Weblinks

 Künstler Edgar Gutbub, Stiftung für Konkrete Kunst und Design Ingolstadt
 Edgar Gutbub, Rijksbureau voor Kunsthistorische Documentatie (auf Niederländisch)
 Edgar Gutbub – ausführliche Biografie bei der Galerie Spielvogel, München

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Träger des Villa-Romana-Preises
Mitglied im Deutschen Künstlerbund
Künstler der Moderne
Bildhauer (Deutschland)
Installationskünstler (Deutschland)
Grafiker (Deutschland)
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Individuals can also choose to base their solutions on a custom image they create from scratch in Azure or upload a custom image from their on premises environment.
According to Oracle Support note Doc ID 2178595.1 , JD Edwards EnterpriseOne versions 9.2 and above are supported on any public cloud offering that meets their specific Minimum Technical Requirements (MTR). You need to create custom images that meet their MTR specifications for OS and software application compatibility.
Oracle supports running Oracle DB 12.1 Standard and Enterprise editions in Azure on virtual machine images based on Oracle Linux. For the best performance for production workloads of Oracle DB on Azure, be sure to properly size the VM image and use Managed Disks that are backed by Premium Storage. For instructions on how to quickly get an Oracle DB up and running in Azure using the Oracle published VM image, try the Oracle DB Quickstart walkthrough.
Attached disks rely on the Azure Blob storage service. Each standard disk is capable of a theoretical maximum of approximately 500 input/output operations per second (IOPS). Our premium disk offering is preferred for high-performance database workloads and can achieve up to 5000 IOps per disk. While you can use a single disk if that meets your performance needs - you can improve the effective IOPS performance if you use multiple attached disks, spread database data across them, and then use Oracle Automatic Storage Management (ASM). See Oracle Automatic Storage overview for more Oracle ASM specific information. For an example of how to install and configure Oracle ASM on a Linux Azure VM - you can try the Installing and Configuring Oracle Automated Storage Management tutorial.
Oracle RAC is designed to mitigate the failure of a single node in an on-premises multi-node cluster configuration. It relies on two on-premises technologies which are not native to hyper-scale public cloud environments: network multi-cast and shared disk. If your database solution requires Oracle RAC in Azure, you need 3rd party software to enable these technologies. For more information on Oracle RAC, please see the FlashGrid solution page.
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We have a tutorial "Implement Oracle DataGuard on Azure", which walks you through the basic setup procedure to trial this on Azure.
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