Making a visit to various places in Seychelles is not a big question as one can opt for hiring either a private cab or tour using public transport. Just deciding the destination is not all about enjoying the vacation completely. Until one is aware about what all places to be considered as sight seeing, the whole vacation would be ruined.
Making a visit to the world's most beautiful place is surely a satisfying feeling that helps one to get into the dream world. The word dream might seem unrealistic but when one gets to know that a place that is full of life, beauty and nature, the place no longer remains less than a dream world. When most of the people decide to holiday, they tend to get choosy about various things related to their vacation and this is a judicious approach to get the maximum benefit of the investment which one is making for his or her vacation. One of best places is Seychelles which should be chosen to spend the holidays with fun and frolic.
Just deciding the destination is not all about enjoying the vacation completely. Until one is aware about what all places to be considered as sight seeing, the whole vacation would be ruined. Many people, who are concerned about their visit, mostly do their homework about their vacation before the final day and obviously, it does pay them a lot. So when making a visit to a place, which is known to be paradise called Seychelles, the crucial step to fun lies in the question How to find the best Seychelles Tourist Spots which are fascinating. So, here are some clues to help.
• Find out what is the most famous place in Seychelles and what is it famous for, the best time to visit and what all is best to be visited.
• Options like travel agents serve the best guide on How to find Seychelles Best Tourist Spots as they have links with the various best guides of that place.
• One can also search for the most popular tourist's spots online as this is the easiest option. In addition, it will give a clear indication about routes, places and means of traveling and so on.
• Local guides are another best alternative, as they know what is best for people visiting their place. These guides can be hired on individual basis or guides that work for any particular travel agency which are also convenient choice.
• Cousin Island is a granite island of Seychelles and is one of the major attractions because it is a natural reserve area, which is a site for the international bird area. Bird watching is one major attraction of this place.
• One of the greatest attractions of the capital city is the clock tower located in Victoria.
• People interested in diving and wind surfing can make a visit to the Denis island.
• St Anne national marine park located in Aphonse and Desroches is a favorite destination for various marine species.
Apart from all these popular destinations, various beaches attract the visitors. Anse Lazio is one of the popular beaches in Parslin Island which is worth watching for its beauty and more spots worth visiting can be found. Thus , the question of How to find Seychelles Best Tourist Spots is not tough as multiple options are available.
Article written by Pascal Esparon, CEO of Espace Seychelles Ltd. Offers Seychelles honeymoon packages and holiday packages.


Family holidays are the best, but they're also the worst. Sometimes, it's like your relatives want to get a rise out of everyone at the Thanksgiving dinner.
Luckily for families everywhere, Ellen DeGeneres has a seating chart strategy that'll help any family through almost any meal. And maybe if you focus on where everyone is sitting, you won't have to spend so much time on the food. Is that how that works?


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Thanks for this! With some new fonts this is making my Home Assistant look very attractive!
That's a problem in home assistant. You have to change primary-color to a brighter one. But that will also change the color of your header. There is no way to set these to colors distinct.
I feared as much. thanks for the quick reply and the great work!
what kind of water detector do you use?
Hey, I'm using two Xiaomi Aqara Water sensors (10€). The Aqara sensors in general are very reliable and dirt cheap. I also use about 10 window/door sensors from them without any problems. You just need the Xiaomi Mijia bridge.
I also love the xiaomi sensors - unbeatable for the price.
Did you ever have any problems with hub connectivity? Very often when HA restarts (upgrades, config changes, etc) I have an error that the "xiaomi_aqara" hub wasn't found (though not all the time).
How do you make the menu horizontally at the top? I must have miss a feature somewhere.
Thanks . Never had any issues with the bridge. Only when I kill my wifi and some race condition between the HA server and the xiami hub occurs, I might need to restart HA.
Actually that makes sense. Flaky WiFi in my office!!!
The only way is to change the primary-color which also changes the header background .
BUT I'm working on a pull request to the calendar component to change this color to the secondary color instead of primary color.
how do you have the menu bar thin?
I added instructions how to install theme dependent background images.
Hi naofireblade, first of all, great job on the theme, I really enjoy both this one and the 'clear' skin. If you'd like any help on the pull request, just give me a shout.


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All2016 DAC2016 DAC Interview2016 Debut Author ChallengeDaniel GodfreyNew PompeiiTitan Books
Interview with Daniel Godfrey, author of New Pompeii
Published: June 20, 2016 | 07:30
Please welcome Daniel Godfrey to The Qwillery as part of the 2016 Debut Author Challenge Interviews. New Pompeii will be published on June 21st by Titan Books.
TQ: Welcome to The Qwillery. When and why did you start writing?
Daniel: Thank you for having me. I've been writing off and on for a long time: at the moment it's a hobby that's got somewhat out of control! Anyway, I find it satisfying to create something from scratch: the plot of any story is basically a large logic puzzle, and the rest is sheer escapism.
TQ: Are you a plotter, a pantser or a hybrid?
Daniel: A bit of both. I tend to know the general direction of travel: where I want the characters to end up by the end of the book, and one or two of the 'set pieces'. But after you've started other things come to mind, characters get fleshed-out and interact, and that's where you can't be too constrained by the overall plan. After all, some of the knock-on impacts of your plot can provide the most interesting elements.
TQ: What is the most challenging thing for you about writing?
Daniel: Time! Things keep happening! A lot of my SF writing is set in the 'near future' - New Pompeii starts in the near future - and so for an un-signed author to get something finished, submitted, accepted and published before your ideas are overtaken is the main difficulty. I'm not saying that time travel is close to being invented but…who knows?!
TQ: What has influenced / influences your writing?
Daniel: I enjoy reading science, science fiction and history – both fiction and non-fiction. I like 'big idea' films and books: things that take an idea and think about the knock-on impacts and how people may change or relate to that idea. But most of all I think things are at their best when they're fun!
TQ: Describe New Pompeii in 140 characters or less.
Daniel: Ancient Romans are transported into a present day replica of Pompeii. And they're not exactly happy about it!
TQ: Tell us something about New Pompeii that is not found in the book description.
Daniel: Time travel doesn't just jump-start the narrative of New Pompeii; there are a lot of implications relating to the ability to move objects and people forwards through time and these come out throughout the novel. The science fiction and historical elements of New Pompeii play off each other.
TQ: What inspired you to write New Pompeii? What appeals to you about writing Science Fiction (with Time Travel) and Alternative History? Why Pompeii and not some other ancient city?
Daniel: I was reading a lot about ancient Rome and at the same time re-working a short story about time travel. The two things snapped together in my head, and I had the basis of what would become New Pompeii.
Pompeii has always fascinated me: a town (along with Herculaneum, further along the coast) which has been preserved so well that you can get a real picture of what life may have been like before the eruption. I'm very interested in history – most historians I guess would like to travel back in time – and I wanted to do something involving time travel that was different to other stories about Pompeii: so I took the eruption of Vesuvius at the starting point and asked 'so what happens next?'
TQ: What sort of research did you do for New Pompeii?
Daniel: I knew quite a bit about ancient Rome before I started, but I have worked my way through any number of specific books on the site, and Roman society. I wanted to get as much of the detail right as possible – without slowing down the action or forgetting what I was writing was essentially a thriller.
(It's a great place to visit too! But if any of your readers are thinking of going, they should also try to get to Herculaneum, which is a smaller but better preserved site further along the coast).
TQ: In New Pompeii who was the easiest character to write and why? The hardest and why?
Daniel: The easiest was Nick Houghton – the historian through whom we get to know New Pompeii and the Romans. He's the main POV character, so by the second or so draft I knew him pretty well. The hardest were each of the Roman characters: Roman society is very alien – very familiar, but very alien – and the balance had to be taken to make the book work.
TQ: Give us one or two of your favorite non-spoilery quotes from New Pompeii.
Daniel:
"Through the archway the narrow street spilled out into the large, open space of the forum. Nick exhaled deeply and stood frozen, ignoring the people flowing past him. Although not as grand as the reconstructions he'd seen of Rome's civic centre, the forum still reflected the essence of something that had continued long after the fall of the Caesars. Like St Mark's Square, the Grand Place of Brussels, or the long, grassy strip of Washington's National Mall, this was a place where citizens could come and know the power of their city."
TQ: What's next?
Daniel: I'm working on a sequel. New Pompeii was written as a standalone novel, but I had a few other ideas I wanted to explore in terms of Roman society, and other aspects of time travel, which I've fortunately been given the opportunity to pursue. Then it will be onto something new …
TQ: Thank you for joining us at The Qwillery.
Daniel: Thanks!
New Pompeii
Titan Books, June 21, 2016
Trade Paperback and eBook, 352 pages
In the race to control renewable power, an energy giant stumbles on a controversial technology: the ability to transport matter from the deep past. Their biggest secret is New Pompeii, a replica city filled with Romans, pulled through time just before the volcanic eruption.
Nick Houghton doesn't know why he's been chosen to be the company's historical advisor. He's just excited to be there. Until he starts to wonder what happened to his predecessor. Until he realizes that the company has more secrets than even the conspiracy theorists suspect.
Until he realizes that they have underestimated their captives…
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About Daniel
Daniel Godfrey has had several short stories published, including in My Weekly and Writers' Forum, and is a dedicated reader of SF and historical fiction. He studied geography at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, and gained an MSc from Leeds in transport planning. He lives in Derbyshire.
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Magdalena Briones Navarro (Durango,16 de septiembre de 1926-Torreón, 19 de enero de 2022), también conocida como Magdalena Briones y Magda Briones, fue una bailarina y activista ambiental en la Comarca Lagunera. Fue pionera de la danza española en la región, maestra de la bailarina Pilar Rioja , e incursionó en otras disciplinas artísticas como la literatura, el teatro y la pintura.

Trayectoria
Nació en la ciudad de Durango y llegó a vivir a Torreón cuando tenía dos años. Comenzó a bailar durante su adolescencia danzas españolas inspiradas en las fiestas de la Covadonga de la Comarca Lagunera.

Desarrolló la primera etapa de su carrera como bailarina de forma autodidacta. A los 24 años viajó a España para recibir educación formal. Su estancia en ese país se prolongó durante tres años. Fundó una academia de ballet con la que visitó varias ciudades del país y se retiró de la danza a los 32 años.

Posteriormente estudió Sociología en la UNAM y se graduó en 1973, ese mismo año se convirtió en la primera directora de la Casa de la Cultura de Torreón.

Entre los temas que le preocupaban como ambientalista destaca el cuidado del agua.

Falleció a los 95 años en Torreón, Coahuila en su casa el 20 de enero de 2022. Semanas antes estuvo internada unos días a causa de un accidente vascular que sufrió el 24 de diciembre.

Obras de teatro

 Hipótesis - Director: Rogelio Luévano
 A veces es nunca - Director: Jorge Méndez
 La crisis
 Mar de niebla

Reconocimientos

 En 2021 la Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila reconoció su labor artística, académica y como activista en el marco del Día Internacional de la Mujer.

Referencias

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Back in Time is an education book app for iOS about the history of the universe, earth, life and mankind that uses a time analogy to explain different timescales. Released on September 22, 2011, it was developed by the software company Landka in collaboration with scientific institutions such as ESA/Hubble Space Telescope. The app was featured worldwide in the App Store and rapidly became a success, reaching the top sales of iPad book apps in 38 countries. Back in Time was distinguished by The New York Times and selected for the top 10 apps of the year. In 2012 it was recognized with a World Summit Award (UN based initiative).

Features
Back in Time is a cross between a history textbook and a multimedia encyclopedia. The app presents 50 key events since the beginning of the universe until the present day covering different timescales such as the chronology of the universe, the geological history of earth, the evolutionary history of life and human history. In order to better understand these timescales, the app proposes a time analogy where the entire age of the universe (13.7 billion years) is scaled into a 24-hour clock. Navigation is possible by browsing several timelines or by rewinding the pointers of a clock to go back in time. The text of each chapter is complemented with images, videos, interactive timelines, animations and trivia. The app's soundtrack was produced by Rodrigo Leão.

Time analogy
Back in Time presents the most relevant events in history using a 24-hour clock as a time analogy. This analogy scales the entire age of the universe (13.7 billion years) into a single day (24 hours) so that the beginning of the universe (Big Bang) started at 0:00h and at present time the imaginary clock reads 24:00h. Back in Time uses this analogy as a method to visualize and compare key events in the history of the universe, of earth, life, and human history. This analogy was originally proposed by Astronomer Bob Lambert from the John J. McCarthy Observatory as a tool for helping students visualizing large timescales.

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Development and release
Back in Time was developed by the Portuguese software company Landka over a period of 10 months. The iPad version was released on the App Store on September 22, 2011. The initial version included 44 chapters and was available in 5 languages (English, Spanish, German, French and Portuguese). Subsequent upgrades included additional chapters, translation into two more languages (Chinese and Japanese) and support for retina display.

A dedicated version for iPhone was released in December 2011. In June 2013, a version of the app for Microsoft Windows was released as a result of a collaboration between the developers and Intel with the purpose of showcase the capabilities of Windows 8.

Reception and awards
Upon release, Back in Time was featured in the App Store worldwide and rapidly became a success, reaching the top sales of iPad book apps in 38 countries. The app received generally positive reviews from the users (4.8/5.0 rating score on the App Store) and press. Back in Time was featured by The New York Times for the top 10 apps of the year.

The app was selected by the American Photo Magazine for the top 10 Photo eBooks of the year, distinguished by BBC as one of the 10 best history apps, and was recommended by several education publications. In 2012, Back in Time won a World Summit Award (UN based initiative) for Learning and Education.

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It was many and many a year ago, In a kingdom by the sea, That a maiden there lived whom you may know By the name of Annabel Lee ; And this maiden she lived with no other thought Than to love and be loved by me.
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Roadmap to the Ohio Graduation Test: Reading
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...within the passages, when necessary to respond to the questions. Annabel Lee by Edgar Allen Poe lt was many and many a year ago, In a kingdom by the...no other thought Than to love and be loved by me. /was a child and she was a child, In this kingdom by the sea: But we loved with a love that was more...
A Mariner's Miscellany
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...written on shore. —Laura Alexandrine Smith Memorable poems of the sea Annabel Lee, by Edgar Allan Poe ("It was many and many a year ago, In a kingdom by the sea — ") Crossing the Bar, by Alfred Lord Tennyson ("Sunset and evening star, And one clear call for...
The Barefoot Book of Classic Poems
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...shimmering drift of water, Seven fish dream of a lost king's daughter. Alastair Reid 'i. V m * t"-* It was many and many a year ago, In a kingdom by the...no other thought Than to love and be loved by me. I was a child and she was a child In this kingdom by the sea: But we loved with a love that was more...
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...that governs the bark, nor ask how we look from the shore! Edgar Allan Poe (1809 - 1849) Annabel Lee1 It was many and many a year ago, in a kingdom by the...no other thought than to love and be loved by me. 1 Form: Anapestic lines 7 feet long (split here to 4-3), AAA end rhymes — Vocabulary: seraphs: type...
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...name led all the rest! James Henry Leigh Hunt 184 Annabel Lee IT WAS MANY and many a year ago, In the kingdom by the sea, That a maiden there lived whom...no other thought Than to love and be loved by me. I was a child and she was a child, In this kingdom by the sea; But we loved with a love that was more...
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...that shadow that lies floating on the floor Shall be lifted— nevermore! "The Raven" 1. 107 (1845) 15 Hot Summer. Title of motion picture (1958). Although listed here under Faulkner "Annabel Lee" 1. 5 (1849) 16 / was a child and she was a child, In this kingdom by the sea; But we...
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...give something, let me communicate and, therefore, I will receive ... and then I'll have an Amen." ANNABEL LEE It was many and many a year ago, In a...no other thought Than to love and be loved by me. I was a child and she was a child, In this kingdom by the sea; But we loved with a love that was more...
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...sing the words below, elongating the [m]'s: 3. Recite the following text, taking care with the [m]s: It was many and many a year ago, In a kingdom by the...no other thought Than to love and be loved by me. I was a child and she was a child, In this kingdom by the sea. But we loved with a love that was more...
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McPherson County Split
Jeremy BohnJanuary 15, 2020
Bethany won its seventh-straight on Wednesday night at McPherson, as the Swedes' women's basketball team toppled McPherson, 62-49.
After Bethany controlled the first quarter, leading 15-7, the game would teeter back and forth as the Swedes would have 14 point leads at three separate points over the coarse of the game. However, McPherson would continue to battle and chip away at the lead each time.
The Swedes led 28-23 at halftime, but then once again expanded the lead to 45-31 going in the final quarter.
McPherson would trim the deficit to five points once in the fourth, but Bethany hung on for the double-digit road win.
McPherson (9-10, 5-8 KCAC) forced 24 turnovers on the game but converted on just three three-pointers. Brittany Roberts had another double-double with 18 points, 14 rebounds on Wednesday night, but no other Bulldog made it to double-figures.
Bethany (13-5, 10-3 KCAC) has now won seven games in-a-row and swept the season series with its county rival. Lauren Welsch led the way with 18 points, Halei Wortham had 15 and Vash Moore finished with 10 points in the win.
The Swedes travel north to York on Saturday.
McPherson Men 91, BETHANY 77
The Bethany men's team saw its two-game league winning steak snap at McPherson on Wednesday night.
The Swedes controlled the first half as they had multiple eight and nine point leads, however, McPherson was able to trim the lead to just two at the break, 45-43.
An 8-0 run by the Bulldogs early in the second half doomed Bethany as the Swedes were never able to regain the lead.
Bethany got to within three points numerous times before McPherson pulled away in the final two minutes of the game.
McPherson (14-5, 9-4 KCAC) continues its winning ways with a sixth-straight win and salvages a split on the season series with its rival. Delvon Hightower paced all scorers with a career-high 27 points. Lual Magot had 21 points, 16 rebounds, while Travon Shlevon put in 10 points in the Bulldog win.
Bethany (8-9, 4-9 KCAC) continues its inconsistent play for the year. The Swedes sent McPherson to the foul line 27 times on the game. Justin Jones led BC with 22 points, Isiah Saenz had 13, while both Milton Massey and Baptist Chazelas scored 10 points, each.
Up next, Bethany basketball travels to York, Neb. on Saturday. Both games can be heard on Salina radio station, 95.5 The Rock.


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package fr.xebia.management.statistics;

import static org.junit.Assert.*;

import java.io.IOException;
import java.net.SocketTimeoutException;
import java.sql.SQLException;

import javax.management.MalformedObjectNameException;

import org.junit.Test;

public class ServiceStatisticsTest {

    public static class FirstTestingBusinessException extends Exception {

        private static final long serialVersionUID = 1L;

        public FirstTestingBusinessException() {
            super();
        }

        public FirstTestingBusinessException(Throwable cause) {
            super(cause);
        }
    }

    public static class SecondTestingBusinessException extends Exception {

        private static final long serialVersionUID = 1L;

        public SecondTestingBusinessException() {
            super();
        }

        public SecondTestingBusinessException(Throwable cause) {
            super(cause);
        }
    }

    @Test
    public void testContainsThrowableOfTypeFalse() {
        Exception aChildException = new SQLException("a child exception");
        Exception theParentException = new Exception("the parent exception", aChildException);
        boolean actual = ServiceStatistics.containsThrowableOfType(theParentException, RuntimeException.class, IOException.class);
        assertEquals(false, actual);
    }

    /**
     * one exception has a parent exception as cause
     */
    @Test
    public void testContainsThrowableOfTypeFalseWithInfiniteStack() {
        Exception aChildException = new SQLException("a child exception");
        Exception theParentException = new Exception("the parent exception", aChildException);

        aChildException.initCause(theParentException);

        boolean actual = ServiceStatistics.containsThrowableOfType(theParentException, RuntimeException.class, IOException.class);
        assertEquals(false, actual);
    }

    @Test
    public void testContainsThrowableOfTypeTrue() {
        Exception theSearchedException = new RuntimeException("the searched exception");
        Exception theParentException = new Exception("the parent exception", theSearchedException);
        boolean actual = ServiceStatistics.containsThrowableOfType(theParentException, RuntimeException.class, IOException.class);
        assertEquals(true, actual);
    }
    /**
     * one exception has a parent exception as cause
     */
    @Test
    public void testContainsThrowableOfTypeTrueWithInfiniteStack() {
        Exception theSearchedException = new RuntimeException("the searched exception");
        Exception theParentException = new Exception("the parent exception", theSearchedException);
        theSearchedException.initCause(theParentException);

        boolean actual = ServiceStatistics.containsThrowableOfType(theParentException, RuntimeException.class, IOException.class);
        assertEquals(true, actual);
    }

    @Test
    public void testIncrementExceptionCount() throws MalformedObjectNameException {
        ServiceStatistics serviceStatistics = new ServiceStatistics( //
                "test", //
                new Class[] { FirstTestingBusinessException.class, SecondTestingBusinessException.class }, //
                new Class[] { IOException.class });

        // two business exceptions
        serviceStatistics.incrementExceptionCount(new FirstTestingBusinessException());
        serviceStatistics.incrementExceptionCount(new SecondTestingBusinessException());

        // one communication exceptions
        serviceStatistics.incrementExceptionCount(new SocketTimeoutException());

        // three other exception
        serviceStatistics.incrementExceptionCount(new SQLException());
        serviceStatistics.incrementExceptionCount(new RuntimeException());
        serviceStatistics.incrementExceptionCount(new Exception());

        assertEquals(2, serviceStatistics.getBusinessExceptionCount());
        assertEquals(1, serviceStatistics.getCommunicationExceptionCount());
        assertEquals(3, serviceStatistics.getOtherExceptionCount());

    }

    @Test
    public void testIncrementExceptionCountWithOneBusinessExceptionCausedByaCommunicationException() throws MalformedObjectNameException {
        ServiceStatistics serviceStatistics = new ServiceStatistics( //
                "test", //
                new Class[] { FirstTestingBusinessException.class, SecondTestingBusinessException.class }, //
                new Class[] { IOException.class });

        serviceStatistics.incrementExceptionCount(new FirstTestingBusinessException(new SocketTimeoutException()));

        assertEquals(0, serviceStatistics.getBusinessExceptionCount());
        assertEquals(1, serviceStatistics.getCommunicationExceptionCount());
        assertEquals(0, serviceStatistics.getOtherExceptionCount());

    }

    @Test
    public void testSetSemaphoreAcquisitionMaxTimeInMillis() throws MalformedObjectNameException {
    	ServiceStatistics serviceStatistics = new ServiceStatistics("test", new Class<?>[0], new Class<?>[0]);

    	assertEquals(0L, serviceStatistics.getMaxActiveSemaphoreAcquisitionMaxTimeInNanos());
    	assertEquals(0L, serviceStatistics.getSemaphoreAcquisitionMaxTimeInMillis());

    	serviceStatistics.setSemaphoreAcquisitionMaxTimeInMillis(100L);
    	assertEquals(100000000L, serviceStatistics.getMaxActiveSemaphoreAcquisitionMaxTimeInNanos());
    	assertEquals(100L, serviceStatistics.getSemaphoreAcquisitionMaxTimeInMillis());

    	serviceStatistics.setSemaphoreAcquisitionMaxTimeInMillis(250L);
    	assertEquals(250000000L, serviceStatistics.getMaxActiveSemaphoreAcquisitionMaxTimeInNanos());
    	assertEquals(250L, serviceStatistics.getSemaphoreAcquisitionMaxTimeInMillis());

    	serviceStatistics.setSemaphoreAcquisitionMaxTimeInMillis(5000L);
    	assertEquals(5000000000L, serviceStatistics.getMaxActiveSemaphoreAcquisitionMaxTimeInNanos());
    	assertEquals(5000L, serviceStatistics.getSemaphoreAcquisitionMaxTimeInMillis());
    }

    @Test
    public void testSetMaxActiveSemaphoreAcquisitionMaxTimeInNanos() throws MalformedObjectNameException {
    	ServiceStatistics serviceStatistics = new ServiceStatistics("test", new Class<?>[0], new Class<?>[0]);

    	assertEquals(0L, serviceStatistics.getMaxActiveSemaphoreAcquisitionMaxTimeInNanos());
    	assertEquals(0L, serviceStatistics.getSemaphoreAcquisitionMaxTimeInMillis());

    	serviceStatistics.setMaxActiveSemaphoreAcquisitionMaxTimeInNanos(100000000);
    	assertEquals(100000000L, serviceStatistics.getMaxActiveSemaphoreAcquisitionMaxTimeInNanos());
    	assertEquals(100L, serviceStatistics.getSemaphoreAcquisitionMaxTimeInMillis());

    	serviceStatistics.setMaxActiveSemaphoreAcquisitionMaxTimeInNanos(343000000L);
    	assertEquals(343000000L, serviceStatistics.getMaxActiveSemaphoreAcquisitionMaxTimeInNanos());
    	assertEquals(343L, serviceStatistics.getSemaphoreAcquisitionMaxTimeInMillis());

    	serviceStatistics.setMaxActiveSemaphoreAcquisitionMaxTimeInNanos(5000000000L);
    	assertEquals(5000000000L, serviceStatistics.getMaxActiveSemaphoreAcquisitionMaxTimeInNanos());
    	assertEquals(5000L, serviceStatistics.getSemaphoreAcquisitionMaxTimeInMillis());
    }
}

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I am the kind of Christian whose faith has not rendered me angry, uptight, paranoid or humorless.
I am the kind of Christian who chooses to be known by what I am for, much more so than by what I am against.
I am the kind of Christian who does not believe I am any better than anyone else.
I am the kind of Christian who honestly believes that Christ is the answer to the questions of forgiveness, purpose and community.
I am the kind of Christian who believes I am saved because God is good all the time and not because I am good some of the time.
I am the kind of Christian who is much more offended by the sin in me than the sin in others.
I am the kind of Christian who believes the Gospel is actually really, really Good News.
I am the kind of Christian who believes Jesus is the way, the truth and the life.
I am the kind of Christian who does not believe the sins I am least dispositioned to commit are the worst sins of all.
I am the kind of Christian who seeks to be an objective, empathetic person of conscience and is not too proud to admit that I find it most difficult at times.
I am the kind of Christian who believes unconditional love does not require unconditional approval.
I am the kind of Christian who places greater hope in God's grip on me than my grip on God.
I am the kind of Christian who is flawed, imperfect, fallen and…forgiven.


By quickly blanching the cilantro leaves in salted, boiling water and shocking the leaves in iced water, you are preserving the bright green color from the chlorophyll contained in the herb. This technique is useful when making other herb and oil-based sauces.
If using bamboo skewers, soak in water for at least 1 hour before using.
To make the marinade: In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, tequila, lime juice and zest, chile, paprika, salt and chicken. Thoroughly mix the chicken in the marinade, cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
To make the cilantro sauce: While the chicken is marinating, prepare the cilantro sauce. Place a saucepan filled with water on the stove to boil. When the water is just starting to rapidly boil, add the salt and blanch the cilantro leaves for 10 seconds and set the color. Immediately remove from the hot water and plunge in the ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain leaves and pat dry. Place the blanched cilantro in a blender with the tequila and garlic. Pulse to combine and, with the motor still running, slowly add the canola oil, processing until the mixture is thick and bright green. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
To assemble and cook: Thread the marinated chicken onto the skewers. When threading the chicken, keep a little space between each piece; this will allow for quicker, more even cooking.
Heat a large grill pan over medium heat and brush the pan with a thin coating of canola oil using a silicone pastry brush. Place skewers on grill and cook, turning frequently, until chicken is cooked through, about 7 to 9 minutes.
To serve: Arrange the cooked chicken skewers on a serving platter, and serve with cilantro dressing on the side.


At the end of the Adventure Awards Days, we discover Adam Ondra as a real champion, both as a man and a climbing champion!
If you want something you have never had, do something you have never done.
With this slogan exalting courage and action, the Adventure Awards Days round off. During this Italian adventure and exploration festival we have appreciated the Garda Trentino climbing ambassador Adam Ondra defying himself and his strength in many occasions!
What comes out is a competitive and humane Adam. A real champion not only with harness and rope but also..standing upright, with his feet on the ground! Cooing over Adam climbing with great vigor (watching him it seems the easiest thing on earth… it "seems"!) has been a great pleasure for us all who spent Saturday, the 1st of October at the Pueblo cliff in Massone, near the Bosco Caproni oolite mines (Arco).
We appreciated the Czech champion climbing and trying to connect 3 pre-existing routes, with a total amount of 50 meters on a 9A+ level. Adam wasn't able to finish the route (he lost the handhold exactly during the last move), but he will try it again and we are ready to wait for him open arms! But there wasn't only time for him as an athlete. During Saturday afternoon, on Piazzale Segantini, we also appreciated his human side when the climber told about himself all-around, since the beginning when, enfant prodige, he climbed this first 9A+ cliff until the recent victories in Paris. And if you think Adam is only devoted to his training sessions… you are definitely wrong! Last June he even graduated! As it is said, mens sana in corpore sano!
And so, we are at Saturday evening: there was the presentation of the video shot by Heinz Zak, one of the climbing forerunners and valued photographer nowadays, and the Best Adventurer prize for Adam Ondra! A proper… Adventure Night, when Adam has emerged as a man, with his passions, discipline, mind, desire and talent!
Sunday morning was indeed dedicated to the winners of the contest connected to the Adam Ondra Tour: coming from Zürich, Stuttgart, Frankfurt and Munich, the winners visited the Rock Master face and the Policromuro cliff in Massone together with Adam . He gave them some technical advice about how to challenge the overhanging faces, for instance. A unique experience!
The last weekend was the last one with Adam Ondra in 2016, but the partnership between Garda Trentino and the Czech champion has been confirmed! Follow us to find out all the 2017 events; during these months you will have time enough to train and challenge Adam by ropes, hooks and sweat!


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Mahendra Palsule On Being A Tech Blogger, Life At Techmeme And His Love For Movies & Music
In the video interview Mahendra Palsule, editor at Techmeme shares how he left his job in IT, became a tech blogger and got an opportunity to work at Techmeme
Prasant Naidu July 5, 2014 June 16, 2015 Publishers
In the first part of Conversations with Mahendra Palsule, the Techmeme editor talked about his childhood, early love for computers and contributing to the popular Unleashed series. In the second part of the interview, he talked about his love for blogging, how it has evolved and how blogging is not going anywhere even if platforms keep on changing.
In this last part Mahendra, the only editor from Asia for Techmeme – a world-renowned site aggregating tech news, shares how he left his job in IT to become a tech blogger and got the opportunity to work at Techmeme.
He talks about his news hound behavior that helped him to keep up with the pace at Techmeme. Sharing his thoughts on the tech reporting space in India, he thinks it is very nascent; the readers are not yet matured so the industry is taking its own time.
Apart from his professional life, Mahendra has a very keen interest in movies and music. While he loves to enjoy movies in his own space, music is his religion. The trained tabla and harmonium player has an interest in western classical music and would like to create compositions in the future.
Writing a book is on the cards but he would like to give his time to entrepreneurs and even plans to support startups with angel investment. He already has a small stake in an Indian startup.
The twenty-three minute long video is a delight to watch and listen to Mahendra speaking from his heart.
Mahendra Palsule On His Love For Blogging And How Social Media Has Delivered A Death Blow To Blogging
Mahendra Palsule On His Early Days, Love For Computers, Microsoft Certifications And Contributing To The Unleashed Series
The Unbundling Of Social Networks – @ScepticGeek
Indian Blogosphere 2014 – Blogs Have Been The Fastest Growing Medium Across The Web
Social Media Is A Give And Take Platform, One Can Try Spamming But It Won't Help, Says Raju PP [Video]


1. Get into bios by pressing F2 .
2. Set a supervisor password which will allow you disable secureboot.
3. Boot windows 10 on a pendrive with a software that burns ISO of the windows 10 and make sure to use GPT along with fat32 format , instead of NTFS.
4. also enable F12 boot option from bios.
5. now change the boot priority and keep USB HDD on the top.
6. Now you can boot windows 10.
Let me be simple. I am not a technical person and so I am not much into deep examination of the product.
I was sceptical about ordering this Laptop but the offer of no cost EMI using Bajaj Finserv card made me purchase this laptop.
My old laptop with 3 GB RAM and 320 GB Harddisk was lately showing me signs of ageing. So I was planning for a new laptop and when I saw the details of this laptop I loved it.
8 GB RAM and 1 TB Hard disk !!!
Now lets have pros and cons of this laptop..
Best 7th Generation laptop under 35.
I got 7.5 hours of back up with full wifi, 30 % brightness, some high level softwares.
Only issue is the touchpad which is not so reliable . But still manageble.
Go for it, its a superfast processor.
In this price. it's good laptop.
I m writing this review after 20 days of using the laptop. Best laptop for this price, amazing performance, cherry on the top is the battery backup, it's close to 5 hours with normal usage. Charging is also quick gets fully charged in 2 hours. One cannot get any other laptop with such high specs at this price. Very happy with my choice. Go for it guys.
It's a good laptop. I got at a little cheap rate but which laptop gives i5 and 8gb ram at this price with 1 year accidental and 2 year extended warranty with some freebies.
1. Download Rufus in other pc.
2. Get a windows 10 image file.
3. In Rufus , select uefi and bios option from first drop down box and select the drive format as NTFS.
4. Select the image file below.
Note: Before opening Rufus connect the usb.
Awesome laptop for this price but the only problem is that the sound cracks a little bit if not I would have given 5 stars.
The delivery was good and the condition of laptop was nice.
LINUX was not loading , that the small demerit , but anyways I got it formatted to Windows 10.
Q:How is the Laptop performance after long term use ?
Q:Is it compatible with Windows 10 64-bit?
Q:how much ram installed 4gb×2 or 8gb ram installing ?
Q:what is battery backup of this laptop? any heating issues?
Q:Does it have a Nvidia 940MX graphic card?
Q:Should I go for this or Lenovo Ideapad 310 ?
A:According to the performance and price, its a best lap. With 8 gb ram and booster it speeds up working. Comparing price with other laps, its best It is not gaming lap. I am working as programming.
Q:Is this compatible for Architecture ??
A:Yes it is. Infact, it is best for all kind of usage. After using for 1 month 10 days no problems found. I use it for Photoshop, Premiere Pro & After Effects. TERRIFIC!!! Rendering Speed!!
Q:does it have any slot for dedicated graphics card ?


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Q: how to detect clouds in image using opencv python i am working on a project using opencv in python in which i want to detect the clouds in an image. i have tried a lot of things but i am stuck.i couldn't find the exact range of cloud color values for hsv color space. this is the code i have tried. the following code detect some of the clouds but not all.this is the code.i have also attached an image which i am getting from this code.

import cv2
import numpy as np

img = cv2.imread('E:/sky.jpg', 1)
hsv=cv2.cvtColor(img,cv2.COLOR_BGR2HSV)

white = np.array([255, 255, 255])
lowerBound = np.array([30,30,30])

mask = cv2.inRange(hsv, lowerBound, white)

res = cv2.bitwise_and(img, img, mask=mask)
cv2.imwrite("E:/clouds.jpg",res)

cv2.imshow("mywindow",res)

cv2.waitKey(0)

A: Try not changing the image to HSV color space.
Remove line
hsv=cv2.cvtColor(img,cv2.COLOR_BGR2HSV)

The rest of the code clearly shows you are working with a RGB color based scheme and you have no idea what HSV is. Frankly speaking, i don't see the need for you to work with HSV color space in the first place. It can be done even with grayscale image representation.

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16" Length w/A2 flash hider (birdcage). 4140 chrome-moly steel AP4 style contour Manganese Phosphated 6 grooves, right-hand 1x9 twist, button rifled. Chamber: 5.56x45mm. Method of Operation: Gas operated rotating bolt. Bolt & Carrier: 8620 steel bolt carrier, heat treated and plated per Mil Spec Phosphated steel bolt, heat treated and plated per Mil Spec. Sights: A2 front sight Assembly. Upper Receiver: A3 Style with detachable carrying handle and and rear sight adjustable for windage and elevation, Forged 7075-T6 aircraft aluminum alloy Hard coat anodized per Mil Spec and Teflon coated black. Dust cover. Shell deflector. Round forward assist. Right hand ejection. Lower Receiver: Forged 7075-T6 aircraft aluminum alloy Hard coat anodized per Mil Spec and Teflon coated black. Semi-auto trigger group. Aluminum trigger guard.


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De British Motor Corporation (BMC) Ltd was een Britse autobouwer, die in 1952 ontstond door het samengaan van Austin Motor Company en de Nuffield Organisation (eigenaar van autobouwer Morris Car Company, MG, Riley en Wolseley). In 1966 ging BMC op in British Leyland Motor Corporation.

Organisatie

BMC was de grootste Britse autobouwer van zijn tijd met een waaier van merken en modellen in de personenautosector zoals Austin, Morris, MG, Austin-Healey, Riley, Vanden Plas, Wolseley, in de bedrijfswagenmarkt, en zelfs landbouwtractoren. In 1953 werd Fisher and Ludlow overgenomen, een belangrijke carrosserieproducent en toeleverancier van BMC. In 1954 verkocht het 290.030 voertuigen in de Britse markt en had daarmee een marktaandeel van 38%. Nummer twee was Ford met 204.000 voertuigen en een marktaandeel van 27%. De overige 19 fabrikanten brachten het totaal op 769.165 stuks. Voor vrachtwagens lag het marktaandeel iets lager op 35% en 94.000 verkochte exemplaren.

De eerste voorzitter was Lord Nuffield (William Richard Morris) maar deze werd reeds in augustus 1952 vervangen door de vroegere Austin-directeur Leonard Lord die de functie zou blijven vervullen tot zijn 65e verjaardag in 1961. Hij werd vanaf 1956 bijgestaan door managing director George Harriman.

BMC's hoofdkwartier was gevestigd in de Austin-fabriek te Longbridge bij Birmingham, omdat Austin de dominante partner van de groep was. Het gebruik van de door Morris ontwikkelde motoren werd binnen de eerste drie jaar na de fusie gestaakt en alle nieuwe auto-ontwerpen werden aangeduid met ADO ("Amalgamated Drawing Office"). De Longbridge-fabriek was in 1951 ingrijpend gemoderniseerd. De Austin-fabriek werkte aanzienlijk efficiënter dan de zestien Nuffield-fabriekjes die verspreid waren over de Engelse Midlands. Het Austin-management was vooral op het vlak van kostencontrole en marketing echter niet zo goed als dat van Nuffield. Toen de markt veranderde van een markt met tekorten naar een competitieve markt werd dit probleem zeer goed voelbaar. Het resultaat was dat ondanks de goede volumes, het marktaandeel kromp en dat ook de winstgevendheid verminderde en dus werd er minder geïnvesteerd in nieuwe modellen of modernisering van het aanbod. Uiteindelijk ging BMC op in British Leyland Motor Corporation.

Op het moment dat de bedrijven werden samengevoegd was er reeds een zeer goed uitgebouwd dealernetwerk voor elk merk afzonderlijk. Bij het Britse publiek was er een sterke merk-loyaliteit, ook al omdat elk merk zich op andere marktsegmenten richtte. Slechts op bepaalde vlakken was er dus concurrentie tussen de merken. De Riley- en Wolseley-modellen verkochten in kleine aantallen. De styling (vormgeving) van de auto's werd oubollig en dat was dan ook de reden voor Leonard Lord om beroep te doen op de diensten van een externe stylist.

BMC Farina
BMC huurde in 1958 ontwerper Battista Farina, bekender als Pininfarina, in om de hele autolijn te moderniseren. Het resultaat waren de fameuze drie "Farina" saloons. Elk model werd "badge-engineered" om in het BMC aanbod te passen:

 De compacte Austin A40 Farina werd gelanceerd in 1958. Er werd ook een stationwagenversie Countryman gebouwd met een horizontaal gedeelde achterklep; zijn omvang en configuratie zouden hem nu klasseren als een kleine hatchback. De Farina Mark II kwam in 1961 uit en werd geproduceerd tot 1967. Deze kleine wagens gebruikten de viercilinder BMC A-motor.

 De middelgrote Farinas kwamen in 1958 uit: Wolseley 15/60 alsook de Riley 4/68, Austin A55 Cambridge Mk. II, MG Magnette Mk. III en de Morris Oxford V. Later werd het ontwerp onder licentie in Argentinië geproduceerd, onder de naam Di Tella 1500/Traveller/Argenta. De middelgrote wagens gebruikten de viercilinder BMC B-motor. De modellen werden geproduceerd tot 1961, maar de Argentijnse Di Tellas bleven tot 1965. In 1961 kregen al deze modellen een facelift en een andere naam zoals de Austin A60 Cambridge, MG Magnette Mk. IV, Morris Oxford VI, Riley 4/72, en Wolseley 16/60. Deze modellen bleven in productie tot 1968, de Wolseley en Morris zelfs tot 1971.

 Ten slotte ontwierp Farina ook een grote auto, nu bekend als de 'Big Farina'. Deze kwam in 1959 op de markt als de Austin A99 Westminster, Vanden Plas Princess 3-Litre en Wolseley 6/99. Deze modellen maakten gebruik van de zescilinder BMC C-motor. Na een facelift in 1961 werden deze modellen de Austin A110 Westminster, Wolseley 6/110, en Vanden Plas 3 Litre (later de Vanden Plas Princess 4 Litre met Rolls Royce motor) genoemd, en bleven in productie tot 1968.

Einde van BMC
In 1961 produceerde het bedrijf zo'n 750.000 voertuigen en telde 79.000 medewerkers. In 1965 werd Pressed Steel Company overgenomen, een fabrikant van plaatwerk. Dit bedrijf ging samen met Fisher and Ludlow en de combinatie ging verder als Pressed Steel Fisher. BMC was een klant van Pressed Steel Company, maar ook Jaguar Cars was sterk afhankelijk van dit bedrijf.

In 1966 fuseerden BMC en Pressed Steel Company met Jaguar Cars en vormden British Motor Holdings (BMH). Jaguar Cars voegde merken toe als Jaguar, Daimler, Coventry Climax en Guy Motors. In deze samenstelling bleef het maar korte tijd bestaan. In 1968 volgde een fusie met Leyland Motor Corporation (LMC) om samen verder te gaan als British Leyland Motor Corporation (BLMC). BMH was voornamelijk een producent van personenwagens en bij Leyland lag de focus op vrachtwagens en bussen. In 1975 werd BLMC genationaliseerd en ging verder als British Leyland Limited.

Brits automerk
Voormalig Brits bedrijf
Economie van Engeland


BioMicro® Systems has announced that it has signed two distribution agreements with GRI (Genetic Research Instrumentation) Ltd. and ScienceWerke to market the MAUI® hybridization product line to microarray researchers in Europe and Asia.
"BioMicro Systems is pleased to welcome GRI and ScienceWerke as partners in expanding the distribution and support network for the successful MAUI hybridization product line," said Katie McDaniel, MAUI Product Manager, BioMicro Systems.
"I believe that Europe and Asia has untapped potential for the MAUI microarray products. By working with these two organizations with expertise in cutting-edge research products, microarray scientists who utilize the MAUI systems will be supported well in their research."
GRI will market the MAUI product line in United Kingdom, Ireland and France, while ScienceWerke will market the MAUI product line in Singapore and Malaysia.


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Le automotrici ALn 40 delle Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane erano un gruppo di automotrici termiche a nafta, costruite nel 1936 dalla FIAT per l'effettuazione di servizi ferroviari di prestigio. Furono numerate ALn 40.1001–1025.

Storia
Le automotrici furono costruite in 25 unità, e contavano 40 posti a sedere (17 di prima classe, 23 di seconda), e una piccola cucina per il servizio di ristorante al posto. La cassa derivava da quella della ALb 80 con qualche modifica.

Nel 1943 le cinque unità FS ALn 40.1002, 1003, 1004, 1008 e 1025 furono cedute alle Ferrovie Torino Nord (FTN) per l'effettuazione di servizi sulla ferrovia Canavesana tra Torino Porta Susa-Settimo-Rivarolo Canavese-Castellamonte/Pont. Altre dodici unità erano state restituite dalle FS alla FIAT tra il 1940 e il 1942; nel 1946 le FS ne riacquistarono quattro (matricole 1001, 1007, 1010 e 1011).

A guerra terminata le ALn 40 furono impiegate dalle FS per servizi rapidi tra Milano e Roma, quindi su relazioni minori (chiudendo la cucina): furono successivamente radiate e demolite.

Le automotrici passate alla FTN (che avevano una capienza aumentata a 70 posti) furono utilizzate fino alla fine degli anni settanta (tranne la 1025 demolita nel 1962); due unità ex-FTN, la ALn 40.001 e la ALn 40.004, sono ricoverate presso la stazione di Pont Canavese (linea Rivarolo-Pont) in attesa di decisioni, dal 2018 sono passate in asset a Fondazione FS Italiane. Due unità passate alla FTN furono noleggiate tra il 1946 e il 1948 alla ferrovia Pisa-Tirrenia-Livorno.

Note

Bibliografia
 Nico Molino, Sergio Pautasso, Le automotrici della prima generazione, Edizioni Elledi, Torino, 1983, ISBN 88-7649-016-7.
 Dalla littorina al pendolino, Torino, Gribaudo, 1996.

Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni

FS ALn 40
Automotrici Fiat


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Should you wish to alter your booking after it has been confirmed you will need to make the requests in writing.
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If you are travelling the Cotswold Way South (Chipping Campden to Bath), we aim to collect and deliver your luggage daily between 9am and 4:30pm.
If you are travelling the Cotswold Way North (Bath to Chipping Campden), we aim to collect and deliver your luggage daily between 9am and 6pm.
We always try to be on time, but sometimes the traffic, volume of transfers and unforseen events can make us a little late. We will always try to call ahead if this is the case.
We do not anticipate having to make any changes to prices. The prices are based on the current VAT rate, costs and projections made as at January 2018.
If a single transfer exceeds 20 miles a double rate will be charged on booking. Please ensure you are aware of this before booking.
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A quick line to thank you, Steve and Greg for such an efficient service in transferring our bags during the first 4 days of walking the Cotswold Way last week.


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Understanding postpartum mood disorders
Expecting a child can bring tremendous joy and excitement, and the period following the birth may well be the happiest time in parents' lives. Unfortunately, it may also be one of the most stressful and anxiety provoking periods in the life of a young family.
About three quarters of women who give birth experience at least some kind of mood change following the birth. The so-called Postpartum blues or baby blues typically surface within a few days of delivery and are mainly caused by hormonal changes, disrupted sleep patterns, fatigue, physical discomforts, or adjustments to the demands and responsibilities of caring for a newborn baby.
Symptoms like frequent tearfulness, anxiety, irritability, and a sense of feeling overwhelmed are all considered a normal part of early motherhood and will most likely vanish within one or two weeks, after the mother has had some good rest and support, and has eased into her new tasks.
However, about 15 per cent of women who give birth experience more depressive symptoms, and will be diagnosed with Postpartum Depression (PPD), an illness that can affect mothers not only right after birth, but also several weeks or months later. PPD generally lasts longer than the baby blues and its symptoms may include:
- crying more than usual
- feeling sad most of the time
- having thoughts or worries about hurting oneself or the baby
- lack of energy, motivation, and pleasure in life
- fear of being alone
- feeling exhausted but being unable to sleep
- loss of appetite
- difficulties concentrating, remembering things, or making decisions
- feeling worthless
- feeling guilty
Although the exact cause of Postpartum Depression is not known and PPD can thus not be predicted, there seem to be certain risk factors that increase the likelihood of the illness such as previous postpartum depression, a history of depression, bipolar disorder, or PMS, stressful life events during and after pregnancy (e.g. marital problems, health issues, a complicated birth), and a lack of social support.
Eliminating stressors in one's life, putting a good support system in place (doctors, counselors, coworkers, friends, family, neighbours), and talking about one's feelings rather than denying them are some of the coping skills that may not necessarily prevent a postpartum depression, but could certainly diminish the severity of symptoms.
Should postpartum depression occur, it really does not mean that the woman is not cut out to be a good mother, but rather that she will need some help to get back to her old self in order to respond adequately to her child's needs.
Experts generally agree that the use of anti-depressants (doctors will prescribe a medicine that can be used while breast feeding) in combination with therapy (individual or couple) and relaxation techniques work best, unless psychotic symptoms would be present.
Although postpartum psychosis (PPP) is rare (about one in 1,000 women), psychiatric help should be sought immediately when there is a rapid onset of severe symptoms such as hallucinations, suicidal ideations, incoherence, irrational behaviour, delusions about special powers of self or the baby, frantic energy, or a refusal to eat.
Once in stable condition, treatment will be more or less the same as for postpartum depression.
Finally, educating oneself about postpartum mood disorders is one of the best ways to ensure early diagnosis and proper treatment. Along with discussing the matter with a physician, one can consult several informative books including: Beyond the Blues: a Guide to Understanding and Treating Prenatal and Postpartum Depression by Shoshana Bennet; Postpartum Depression: Every Woman's Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention by Sharon Roan; and Down Came the Rain: My Journey Through Postpartum Depression by Brooke Shields.
Mothers may face a `dark tunnel'
For many new mothers, having a baby is the dream of a lifetime. For others, the experience is a nightmare.
"I've seen some women that are really suicidal, some that have either hit their babies or their older children," says Cathy Harlan, co-ordinator of a support group for mothers suffering from postpartum depression, offered by the Family Service Association of Edmonton.
Up to 80 per cent of women suffer some form of the "baby blues," a mild depression thought to be caused by a change in hormonal levels after childbirth, said Harlan.
Between 10 and 20 per cent of new mothers experience the more serious symptoms of postpartum depression, she said. For a few, the depression becomes so severe, it is termed postpartum psychosis.
In a few U.S. cases, mothers who have killed their children have been found to be suffering from postpartum psychosis. Some have been found not guilty of the killings by reason of insanity.
In Edmonton last Sunday, police found the body of a newborn baby in a dumpster outside a downtown apartment complex. An autopsy has shown the child was not stillborn, and police are treating her death as suspicious. They have yet to find the child's mother.
Harlan said the infant's mother could have been suffering from postpartum depression or psychosis. "She probably wasn't getting a lot of support that she really needed."
In many of these cases, "if their families and hubands and friends could have seen the little symptoms and signs, they could have prevented a lot of these deaths," she said.
Pat, an Edmonton mother who suffered postpartum depression after the birth of her first child 2 1/2 years ago, described the feeling of "being in a dark tunnel, where you just don't see any light."
She slowly withdrew from her family and friends after her daughter was born. Plagued by thoughts of suicide, she headed to the garage, planning to hang herself. She was stopped by the sound of her daughter crying.
She was admitted to hospital for a short time and treated with anti-depressants. It took a full year before she felt any better.
"I thought I was going crazy. I really thought I was an absolute basket case," she said.
In the case of the infant found last weekend in Edmonton, Pat said she hopes police will find the mother "and give her the help she needs."
Now pregnant with her second child, Pat is attending Harlan's postpartum support group to avoid the depression she suffered with her first baby.
This time, however, she has the support of the year-old group, which has about 16 members.


Toyo Tires Releases Toyo Proxes R888R in the U.S.A.
Toyo Tires announced the Toyo Proxes R888R is now available in the U.S.A. The Proxes R888R is an evolution of the race-winning Proxes R888, delivering even faster lap times and better dry handling. This DOT competition tire was previously available in Europe and Australia.
Racers and vehicle customizers in all segments embraced the Proxes R888 for its versatility and longevity on the track, its broad range of fitments and overall good looks. The Proxes R888R takes it to the next level with its great looking new tread design and an improved contact patch that puts more rubber on the surface of the track. This optimized contact patch improves braking as well as acceleration and cornering in dry conditions.
The Proxes R888R quickly reaches an ideal operating temperature due to its high grip race compound. Racers will appreciate this attribute, along with the predictable handling of the tire.
With a treadwear rating of 100 AA A, the Proxes R888R is available in a full range of sizes to fit 13- up to 20-inch diameter wheels with additional sizes to be released through summer 2017.
The Proxes R888 remains in the company's competition line-up for racers who are faced with both wet and dry conditions on race weekends.
Established in 1966, Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. represents the innovation, quality, performance, and excellent service that Toyo Tires has delivered worldwide for 70 years. The company offers a full line of premium tires for nearly every vehicle including light trucks, SUVs, crossovers, sports cars, luxury cars and hybrids as well as commercial trucks. Many of the tires are built in the United States at their state-of-the-art factory in White, Georgia. To find the right tire for your vehicle as well as an authorized dealer, visit www.toyotires.com. Be sure to join the Toyo Tires community on: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
It is really neat to see that these tires are available now in the USA. I'm planning on doing some road coarse racing this year and I'll need to get a set of something. I've never tried these out before so it may be a good idea to try them and see how I like them.


PITTSBURGH, May 16, 2017 – Engineers can create next-generation products quicker and easier with today's release of ANSYS® 18.1. ANSYS (NASDAQ: ANSS) continues to build upon the digital exploration and digital prototyping capabilities released in ANSYS 18 – enabling organizations to simulate more upfront, limit costly late-stage design changes, and bring their innovative products to market faster and easier.
ANSYS® AIM® further expands the landscape for digital exploration in ANSYS 18.1 with enhancements across all physics. Built for design engineers on ANSYS' proven solver technology, AIM now supports fluid simulations through porous media, such as filters, perforated plates, packed beds and flow distributors. Engineers can now explore more fluid designs under a wide variety of circumstances, all while not sacrificing speed and ease of use simulations. Support for bi-linear isotropic hardening plasticity enables users to achieve more accurate results in designs where material yield overloading is a concern.Users will benefit from AIM's one-way thermal-magnetic coupling to create accurate designs for electromechanical products operating at elevated temperatures easier.
For more details about the release, please visit //www.ansys.com/Products/Release-Highlights. Current customers can now download ANSYS 18.1 from the Download Center on the ANSYS customer portal.


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Brooke Astor's Grandson Fights Against Elder Abuse
Philip C. Marshall went to court to protect his wealthy socialite grandmother from being financially exploited by her own son. His crusade continues today.
by: Eleanor Laise
The 2009 trial of Anthony Marshall, son of New York philanthropist Brooke Astor, brought nationwide attention to the issue of elder abuse. Marshall was found guilty of stealing millions of dollars from his mother and, along with a lawyer, fraudulently changing her will. Astor's grandson Philip C. Marshall filed a guardianship petition in 2006 seeking to protect his grandmother—and today, years after the deaths of his father and grandmother, he continues to campaign against the financial exploitation of seniors. In this edited conversation, Marshall speaks with Senior Editor Eleanor Laise about how seniors and their loved ones can recognize and combat abuse.
6 Estate-Planning Mistakes Celebrities Made
Based on your experience, what are the key elder-abuse red flags that family members and friends should watch for?
Isolation of seniors is one of the biggest red flags. If a senior is isolated, that sets the stage for potential perpetrators to come in. Old friends vanishing, new friends—in quotes—showing up. This is what happened with my grandmother. New lawyer, new accountant, new best friend. All should signal possible warning signs.
In your case, combating the abuse meant testifying against your father. What's your advice to people who suspect their close relatives are the perpetrators?
My inbox and my voice mail are full of people who are desperately trying to figure out what to do. Yes, there's a huge angst about addressing abuse with a family member you've had a lifetime relationship with. But the angst is really among people who say, 'I've gone to law enforcement and Adult Protective Services, and they say this is a family affair or a civil matter.'
Very typically elder abuse is criminal and needs to be treated as such. That's one of the things that came out of my grandmother's case: It wasn't just a battle of the bluebloods—it was criminal.
You have founded an organization, Beyond Brooke, which seeks to provide elder-abuse education and empower seniors. What do you tell seniors about how to protect themselves against financial abuse?
It's back to engaging in relationships and making sure you've got people in your life who will watch your back. It sometimes takes just one person or three or five people in your life who are checking in—and cultivating those relationships.
Seniors are often encouraged to designate a power of attorney to carry out their wishes if they become incapacitated. Yet this can also open the door to elder abuse. What's your advice on designating a power of attorney?
I filed for guardianship because my father had power of attorney for his mother, which he was using as a weapon and a shield. I would say have two agents, for starters. It's a check and balance system. And one could be a professional. If folks happen to have a trust or two, make sure there's a professional fiduciary as a trustee, so you've got this check and balance.
There's so much power of attorney abuse. And as a reminder, power of attorney abuse is criminal. People are being told it's a civil issue, and that's not true.
Your grandmother was abused while she was suffering from Alzheimer's disease. What should be done to protect people with dementia from elder abuse?
That's where folks in the financial industry and in health care need to talk. When someone has mild cognitive impairment, they're potentially still able to do financial [tasks] and have testamentary capacity. But there's this huge grey zone between mild cognitive impairment and advanced Alzheimer's. It's really difficult to figure out when to act.
10 Surprising (or Surprisingly Common) Estate Planning Mistakes
There are three things we usually don't like talking about: health, wealth and death. And perpetrators know this is to their advantage. So we have to throw these right on the table. Generally speaking, people are relieved when their families talk about these critical issues.
family savings
Planning for a Non-Traditional Family (Which Is Probably Yours)
Families come in all shapes and sizes. Here's how to make sure yours is financially protected regardless of who's part of it.
6 Money-Smart Ways to Spend Your Second Stimulus Check
If you don't have to use your second stimulus check for basic necessities, consider putting the money to work for you. You'll thank yourself later.
33 States with No Estate Taxes or Inheritance Taxes
Even with the federal exemption from death taxes raised, retirees should pay more attention to estate taxes and inheritance taxes levied by states.
Getting Married or Moving In Together? Time to Talk About Money
Sharing a life means it's time to talk finances.


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Title: Roewe
Subject: SAIC Motor, MG Motor, Roewe, Roewe 550, Roewe 750
Collection: Chinese Brands, Luxury Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, Motor Vehicle Manufacturers of China, Roewe, Rover, Saic Motor Brands
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Roewe is a vehicle marque created by the Chinese automaker SAIC Motor in 2006. Roewe vehicles were initially based on technology acquired from defunct British carmaker MG Rover.[1] SAIC was unable to purchase the rights to the Rover brand name and created the Roewe marque as a replacement.[2]
Roewe is currently one of only a small number of indigenous Chinese luxury vehicle marques.[3] Its models are sold under the MG name in most markets outside of China.
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The name Roewe originates from SAIC's failure to acquire the Rover marque from BMW c. 2005 (it was instead sold to Ford in 2006,[4] and the brand is currently owned by Tata Motors). Composed of the Chinese characters Róng and wēi, which roughly mean "glorious power", the name is a transliteration of Rover, although SAIC has stated that it is derived from Löwe, the German word for lion. Loewe, pronounced much like Roewe by Chinese speakers, is also the name of a Spanish manufacturer of luxury leather goods.[5]
SAIC purchased technology relating to the Rover 75 and Rover 25 after the 2005 collapse of MG Rover, and the Roewe marque first appeared on a version of the 75, the Roewe 750. Originally intending to purchase all assets of the failed British company, SAIC was outbid by Nanjing Automobile.[4] In 2007 SAIC merged with Nanjing Auto, so it now controls those MG Rover properties, such as the MG name and a Birmingham factory, the Longbridge plant, that it was initially unable to acquire.[6]
English engineering firm Ricardo assisted the development of early Roewe models and set up a new company in the UK, Ricardo (2010) Consultants Ltd, which helped bring the 750 to market.[2] According to SAIC, work on the vehicle was also done in China.[7] In 2007 Ricardo (2010) Consultants was purchased by SAIC and renamed SAIC Motor UK Technical Centre.[8] It employs over 200 British ex-Rover engineers.[9]
Roewe 950
The Roewe 950 is a B-plus class executive saloon and the flagship model of the Roewe range. It was launched in April 2012 and is based on the long wheel base version of General Motors' Epsilon II platform, which it shares with the Buick Lacrosse.[10][11] The 950 was developed over a three year period at a cost of around 1.8 billion yuan.[12]
The Roewe 850 is the license-built Chinese version of the SsangYong Chairman full-size luxury vehicle.
Roewe 750 1.8 Turbo
The Roewe 750, launched in October 2006, is a revised version of the Rover 75 with the wheelbase stretched by 103 millimetres (4.1 in) and a re-worked rear end.[2] The drivetrain is a 2.5 litre V6 petrol unit based on the Rover KV6 engine, and the gearbox is a completely new 5-speed automatic. Later, a 1.8T (turbo) petrol engine based on the Rover K-series, delivering around 150 bhp (112 kW; 152 PS) was introduced.
The Roewe 550 was formally launched at a 2008 motor show, and features LED lights on the rear; various audio, climate, and sat nav controls through a touchscreen; and a panoramic glass roof.
The 550 was developed by an Anglo-Chinese collaboration between the British consultancy firm Ricardo 2010 and SAIC's in-house development team.[13][14] Underneath, the 550 is based on a shortened Rover 75 platform and features a development of BMW's Z-axle system also used in the 75.[15]
Using a powerplant based on the Rover K series engine, options include 1.6 litre and 1.8 litre naturally aspirated or turbocharged petrol and 2.0 litre diesel engines. The 1.8 litre turbo (named "Kavachi" after a submarine volcano in the South Pacific) delivers around 150 bhp (112 kW; 152 PS), while the 2.0 litre diesel, complying with Euro IV emissions regulations, provides similar levels of power. A hybrid version was shown at the 2010 Beijing Autoshow.[16]
The Roewe 550 is sold as the MG 550 in Peru and Chile, but most export markets will only receive the sportier MG 6 derivative. Chinese-built MG 6 models for the UK market undergo final assembly at the MG Longbridge plant as of April 2011. Production will stay small at no more than 3,000 units per year.[17]
The Roewe 350 is based on the Roewe N1 concept car of 2009.[18] The production version was publicly launched at the Beijing Auto Show in 2010 with a SAIC-developed 1.5 L engine. The engine produces 107 hp (80 kW), but currently only meets Euro 4 emissions standards.[19] The 350 is produced at a former Nanjing Automobile production base in Pukou, China.[20] It is sold as the MG 350 in Israel, Peru, Colombia and Chile. SAIC revealed an all-electric version of the Roewe 350 powered by lithium-ion batteries in late 2010.[21]
Roewe W5
Roewe W5 in Shanghai, China
Roewe launched the W5, its first SUV, at the 2011 Auto Shanghai motor show. The W5 is based on the SsangYong Kyron and is powered by the same 1.8 litre engine as used in the Roewe 550 and 750.[22]
Roewe E50
The Roewe E50 all-electric supermini was unveiled at the 2012 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition as a concept car.[23] In November 2012, SAIC introduced the production version of the E50 for the Chinese market with sales commencing in 2013.
The SAIC UK Technical Centre is currently developing a second Roewe SUV model, which will compete against the Buick Enclave and Ford EcoSport.[24]
A total of 155,336 Roewe vehicles were sold in China in 2013, making it the 29th largest-selling car brand in the country in that year (and the 13th largest-selling Chinese brand).[25]
Outside of China Roewe-derived models are currently sold under the MG marque.[26]
In 2008, the Roewe 550 and 750 were launched in Chile under the names MG 550 and MG 750, respectively.[27] The smaller MG 350 and sporty MG 6 were displayed at the eleventh Santiago Motor Show in October 2010.[28]
European sales first began in Belarus, with an MG-badged version of the 550.[15] British car magazine Autocar tested the Roewe 350 in 2010 and it was suggested that the model would be built and sold in the UK, but Roewe denied this.[29] Nonetheless, as of April 2011 SAIC's MG6 (a reworked Roewe 550) commenced assembly at the old MG Rover plant in Longbridge. The European market cars feature certain improvements over its Chinese siblings, meeting Euro V rather than Euro IV emissions standards.[30]
^ "'"Rover becomes 'Roewe. The Daily Telegraph. 13 October 2006.
^ a b c Adams, Keith (19 September 2008). "Roewe 750". AROnline. Retrieved 19 April 2011.
^ Fang Yan and Tom Miles (27 December 2010). "SAIC invests $1.5 billion to boost own-brand car capacity: paper". Reuters. Retrieved 13 July 2011.
^ a b China debut for Rover-based car bbc.co.uk, Monday, 20 November 2006, 20:41 GMT
^ Fairclough, Gordon (13 October 2006). "'"Over With Rover, China Firm Calls Car Line 'Roewe. Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 24 April 2011.
^ REFILE-UPDATE 2-SAIC to make MG 6 in UK, upbeat on own-brand car reuters.com, Wed 25 November 2009 5:04 am EST
^ SAIC Motor Technical Center SAIC Official Site
^ 70. Business Combinations C. The Group as the acquirer... SAIC Motor Annual Report 2008, page 165
^ Implement the Scientific Development Philosophy and Fulfill Corporate Social Responsibilities: Independent innovation, sustainable development of enterprise SAIC Official Site
^ Sutcliffe, Ashley (12 April 2012). "Roewe | Roewe 950 hits the market, priced competitively". chinacartimes.com. China Car Times - China Auto News. Retrieved 2 October 2012.
^ Roewe website on 950 (2012). "荣威950,荣威950报价和图片,油耗测评-上汽荣威950官方网站". roewe.com.cn. Retrieved 2 October 2012.
^ "Roewe setting the pace for refined domestic cars". China Daily. 18 June 2012. Retrieved 26 December 2012.
^ Roewe cashes in on MG Rover's British heritage telegraph.co.uk,2:04 pm BST 25 August 2010
^ "Roewe reveals reborn Rover 45". Auto Express. 5 May 2007.
^ a b Sloman, Adam (16 February 2010). "Roewe 550: the story so far". AROnline. Retrieved 19 April 2011.
^ Factbox: A glimpse of Chinese green cars reuters.com, Wed 21 April 2010 11:40 pm EDT
^ Bailey, David (12 April 2011), "MG 6 Years on", Birmingham Post
^ "Autocar 24 March 2010". Autocar.co.uk. 24 March 2010. Retrieved 19 April 2011.
^ "Autocar 10 April 2010". Autocar.co.uk. 10 April 2010. Retrieved 25 April 2011.
^ Nanjing base sees 50,000th Roewe 350 SAIC Official Site, 24 December 2010
^ SAIC's Roewe 350 all-electric car unveiled globaltimes.cn, 11 November 2010
^ "Autocar 19 April 2011". Autocar.co.uk. Retrieved 19 April 2011.
^ "SAIC's First Pure-Electric Car, Roewe E50, to Hit Market in October". ChinaAuto Web. 2012-05-26. Retrieved 2013-02-09.
^ "SAIC working on developing second own brand Roewe SUV". Gasgoo. 7 December 2012. Retrieved 26 December 2012.
^ "2013 Passenger Vehicle Sales by Brand". China Auto Web. 15 January 2014. Retrieved 4 March 2014.
^ SAIC expands MG line-up in Europe bbc.co.uk, 12:38 GMT, Wednesday, 24 March 2010
^ "MG: Morris Garages". MG Motors Chile (in Spanish). SKBergé Automotriz. Retrieved 12 March 2009.
^ "Noticias: MG en el XI Salón del Automóvil" [News: MG at the 11th Motor Show]. MG Motors Chile (in Spanish). SKBergé Automotriz. Retrieved 19 April 2011.
^ "24 March 2010". BBC News. 24 March 2010. Retrieved 19 April 2011.
^ SAIC launches new MG car in UK Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the People's Republic of China, 2011/04/13
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Q: Encrypting Android code?
Possible Duplicate:
How to encrypt a .jar file

I know obfuscation but what it does is only to make the code harder to understand. It doesn't really encrypt the code. Is there a way to encrypt Android code? Or is there any alternative to make the code more irrecoverable when decompiled?
I am asking this question to know if what I'm looking for is possible. Right now, my mind suggest that it is impossible to encrypt the code since if we encrypt it, Dalvik also won't be able to understand the code and run it. But I'm not really sure about it. It is possible that I didn't know something.
Please post what do you think about this or if you have any suggestions? Also, please consider a financial application wherein having access to a human readable code means being able to understand the flow of the financial process going-on on the backend. Thank you!

A: There are different efforts to make life harder for standard DEX decompiler tools, by hiding code, inserting dummy instructions, etc. It is all pretty much research stage ATM, but you can  find papers an presentations about it online, with some sample tools.
There is also DexGuard (not free) by the author of ProGuard which can encrypt strings (standard obfuscation does not) to make it harder to search for things in decompiled code. I haven't personally used it, but you might want to give it a try.
Ultimately though, to be able to run something you have to decrypt/descramble/whatver so you can feed it to the VM. If you have complete control over the device (i.e., root privileges and physical access), you can dump memory, introduce hooks in system libraries, etc. and get the actual runnable code. As suggested by others, if you have really sensitve code, it should live on your servers.

A: By definition, the machine has to be able to read your code.  Therefore...anyone with a machine can read your code.
The only alternatives to this are e.g. forcing users to contact your third-party site and get information from you there somehow.


Not long ago, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) aka Bluetooth Smart was an emerging wireless communication technology with major potential. Today, just about everyone owns a device with BLE capability. Seamless wireless data communication between devices is often critical to a product's adoption, and BLE's ability to communicate with any modern smartphone makes it a game-changing technology.
Over the past 5 years, 219 has been integrating BLE into products and prototypes across many industries. We've helped clients develop proof-of-concept prototypes to evaluate new ideas, designed products completely centered around BLE connectivity, and helped integrate BLE into existing designs to enhance core functionality. Our in-house interdisciplinary team allows us to move with high efficiency to develop robust BLE solutions at the crossroads of electronics, firmware, and software.
Custom hardware is often a core requirement for consumer electronics. As a result, 219 has developed many PCB designs that incorporate BLE technology. We've incorporated SoCs like Nordic's NRF5 series as well as pre-certified BLE modules into production rigid and flex circuit designs. We also know when to make tradeoffs. For example, pre-certified modules allow for easier regulatory approval, as the RF emitting section of the unit is self-contained and has gone through the necessary regulatory testing process, but comes at an extra per unit cost. Designs that build up from a BLE IC and custom PCB antenna or chip antenna have more flexibility in terms of form factor and cost less per unit, but require additional regulatory testing (time and expense) up front.
Of course, most products require more than just BLE hardware to fulfill their intended function. 219's deep roots in embedded and mechatronic systems give us the expertise to incorporate all other necessary peripheral hardware and control into a custom design. From the most common items (like battery charge management, push buttons, LEDs, accelerometers, haptic motors, etc.) to more application specific hardware (like sensors that measure light/pressure/distance or drive circuitry to control motors and mechanisms), we've got the experience to connect all the pieces into one cohesive and robust design.
Whether using an off-the-shelf development board or a custom design, BLE hardware won't work without the proper programming. 219 has experience working with chip providers' SDKs to develop firmware that handles the basics of BLE such as advertising, bonding, and handling of services required for a particular design. We understand the nuances of implementing Bluetooth SIG recognized services to allow seamless integration for standardized functionality like reporting device information, battery life, keyboard input, or heart rate activity. In addition, we've put in place numerous custom/manufacturer-specific services that enable communication of application-specific information. We've also implemented over the air (OTA) update functionality on many projects, which allows for full reprogramming of the device from a mobile app. Firmware updates allow functionality to be extended, bugs to be fixed, and the overall experience to be enhanced after a product ends up in a consumers' hands or prototype electronics are made inaccessible inside a mechanical enclosure.
As with any communication framework, the value of BLE lies in the ability to communicate with other devices. While we don't specialize in commercial mobile apps, 219 has developed numerous engineering development apps for iOS and Android to connect with BLE devices, display basic information, confirm proper operation, and help refine device behavior. We have a solid understanding of the principles of BLE and how they are implemented on mobile platforms. We can assist with integrating bluetooth functionality on the app or PC side as needed.
In today's world, it's hard to find a consumer electronic device that's not leveraging Bluetooth technology to make it more efficient, safe, and simply fun. BLE technology has opened up a lot of opportunities for consumer electronics. The ability to pair a device with a smartphone allows the user interface on the device to be minimal, lowering the cost and complexity of the device by pushing the responsibility to display menus, modes, options, and controls to the user on a mobile app. The ubiquity and always-connected quality of smartphones provides an ideal ecosystem for BLE to thrive. Below are a few examples of companies we've helped develop BLE enabled products for.
Vapore's "MyPurMist free" BLE integration enables consumers to upgrade firmware (via phone), track usage, and receive important information about their device. 219 has designed several generations of electronics and firmware for the popular line of MyPurMist products. Our role has included production electronics and C++ Firmware, BLE, battery management, factory self-test firmware, EMC/EMI Certification support, and more. MyPurMist is available for purchase on Amazon.com as well as Target, Costco, Walmart, etc.
Fingertips' O6 device is an all-access controller that connects via BLE to any iPhone. It allows eyes-free operation of virtually every app and platform. 219 helped develop the earliest O6 concept prototypes with Bluetooth LE, accelerometer, and haptic feedback. As the product has matured, 219 has supported production firmware development, and has played a role in defining and supporting testing processes during manufacturing. 219 continues to play a role in supporting production firmware for the O6 device. The O6 is available for purchase at BestBuy.
While all our BLE projects for clients in the automotive industry are confidential, we can tell you that they are all leveraging BLE to explore new ways to interact with vehicles. We've integrated BLE into keyfobs, OBD ports, CAN buses, and head units. Installing BLE in these places opens up a whole new world of options for providing diagnostic, status, and maintenance information to owners, while simultaneously allowing them more ways to interact with their vehicles. With the flexibility and screen real-estate provided by an app running on a mobile device, a lot more can be conveyed compared to the traditional check engine light. Improvements like these in both safety and convenience have become imperative for innovative automotive companies to thrive.
While Bluetooth 4.x has revolutionized the way people experience the IoT, Bluetooth 5 will increase functionality exponentially. Technological improvements like 4x range, 2x speed, and 8x broadcasting message capacity, mesh network capability, and lower power consumption will further increase the value of BLE.
We at 219 Design are ready to help you realize your vision for untapped functionality and communication across a vast range of connected devices. Contact us at [email protected] for more information.