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package com.edu.chzu.fg.smartornament.fragment;

import android.bluetooth.BluetoothAdapter;
import android.bluetooth.BluetoothDevice;
import android.bluetooth.BluetoothSocket;
import android.content.BroadcastReceiver;
import android.content.Context;
import android.content.DialogInterface;
import android.content.Intent;
import android.content.IntentFilter;
import android.content.res.AssetFileDescriptor;
import android.content.res.AssetManager;
import android.media.MediaPlayer;
import android.os.Bundle;
import android.os.Handler;
import android.os.Message;
import android.os.Vibrator;
import android.support.annotation.Nullable;
import android.support.v4.app.Fragment;

import android.support.v7.app.AlertDialog;
import android.util.Log;
import android.view.LayoutInflater;
import android.view.View;
import android.view.ViewGroup;
import android.widget.ArrayAdapter;
import android.widget.Button;
import android.widget.ImageView;
import android.widget.Toast;

import com.edu.chzu.fg.smartornament.R;
import com.edu.chzu.fg.smartornament.application.MyApplication;
import com.edu.chzu.fg.smartornament.service.ShakeService;
import com.edu.chzu.fg.smartornament.thread.AcceptThread;
import com.edu.chzu.fg.smartornament.thread.ConnectThread;
import com.edu.chzu.fg.smartornament.thread.ConnectedThread;
import com.edu.chzu.fg.smartornament.utils.LocationUtils;
import com.edu.chzu.fg.smartornament.view.progress_button.CircularProgressButton;

import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.Set;

import static android.app.Activity.RESULT_OK;
import static android.content.Context.VIBRATOR_SERVICE;
import static cn.bmob.v3.Bmob.getApplicationContext;

/**
 * Created by FG on 2017/3/25.
 */

public class LinkDeviceFragment extends Fragment{
    // 使能请求码
    private static final int REQUES_BT_ENABLE_CODE = 0x1002;
    //发送与接收到消息
    //发送与接收到消息
    public static final int TASK_SEND_MSG = 1;
    public static final int TASK_RECV_MSG = 2;
    public static final int TASK_GET_SOCKET = 3;
    public static final int TASK_GET_SOCKET_FAILED=4;
    public static final int TASK_DISCONNECT=5;
    // UUID号,表示不同的数据协议
    private final String UUID_STR = "00001101-0000-1000-8000-00805F9B34FB";
    private ArrayAdapter<String> adapter;          //Listview的适配器
    private ArrayList<String> mArrayList = new ArrayList<String>();    //ListView的显示内容
    private ArrayList<BluetoothDevice> mDeviceList = new ArrayList<BluetoothDevice>();  //用于保存搜索到的蓝牙,避免重复添加
   // private Button mBtn_searchBle;   //搜索蓝牙按钮
    private CircularProgressButton mCpb_connect;
    private ImageView iv_connect;
    private BluetoothAdapter mBluetoothAdapter;    //蓝牙适配器
    private BluetoothDevice Selectdevice;          //保存连接的蓝牙地址
    private AcceptThread mAcceptThread;            //作为服务端监听线程
    private ConnectThread mRequestThread;          //作为客服端请求线程
    private ConnectedThread mangerThread;

    private LocationUtils locationUtils;
    private Vibrator vibrator;
    private AssetManager assetManager;

    private boolean isServiceStart=false;
    private MyApplication mApplication;

    @Nullable
    @Override
    public View onCreateView(LayoutInflater inflater, @Nullable ViewGroup container, @Nullable Bundle savedInstanceState) {
        View view=LayoutInflater.from(getActivity()).inflate(R.layout.fragment_linkdevice,container,false);
        //mBtn_searchBle= (Button) view.findViewById(R.id.btn_search);
        mCpb_connect= (CircularProgressButton) view.findViewById(R.id.cpb_connect);
        iv_connect= (ImageView) view.findViewById(R.id.iv_conntect);
        adapter = new ArrayAdapter<String>(getActivity(),
                android.R.layout.simple_list_item_1, mArrayList);
        locationUtils=new LocationUtils(getApplicationContext());
        vibrator = (Vibrator) getActivity(). getSystemService(VIBRATOR_SERVICE);
        mApplication= (MyApplication) getActivity().getApplication();
        mCpb_connect.setIndeterminateProgressMode(true);
        mCpb_connect.setOnClickListener(new mCpb_connectClick());
        //打开蓝牙
        openBtDevice();
        // 动态注册广播接收器
        // 用来接收扫描到的设备信息
        IntentFilter filter = new IntentFilter(BluetoothDevice.ACTION_FOUND);
        filter.addAction(BluetoothAdapter.ACTION_DISCOVERY_FINISHED);
        getActivity().registerReceiver(mReceiver, filter);
        return view;
    }

    @Override
    public void onViewCreated(View view, @Nullable Bundle savedInstanceState) {
        super.onViewCreated(view, savedInstanceState);

    }

    //打开蓝牙,启动启动服务器端线程,蓝牙通讯运行在app全程
    private boolean openBtDevice() {
        // 获得蓝牙匹配器
        mBluetoothAdapter = BluetoothAdapter.getDefaultAdapter();
        // 蓝牙设备不被支持
        if (mBluetoothAdapter == null) {
            Toast.makeText(getActivity(), "该设备没有蓝牙设备", Toast.LENGTH_LONG).show();
            return false;
        }

        // 蓝牙如果没打开,直接提示需要打开蓝牙
        if (!mBluetoothAdapter.isEnabled()) {
            // 隐式Intent
            Intent enableBtIntent = new Intent(
                    BluetoothAdapter.ACTION_REQUEST_ENABLE);
            startActivityForResult(enableBtIntent, REQUES_BT_ENABLE_CODE);  //在onActivityResult有打开服务端线程的操作哦
        } else {
            // 如果蓝牙在运行本程序前已经人为打开,那么直接启动服务器端线程
            Toast.makeText(getActivity(), "蓝牙已经打开!	", Toast.LENGTH_LONG).show();
            //暂时不启动服务端线程,因为手机充当的总是客服端
//            mAcceptThread = new AcceptThread(mBluetoothAdapter,mHandler); // // // // // // // // // // // // // // // // // // // // // // // // //
//            mAcceptThread.start(); // // // // // // // // // // // // // // // //蓝牙提前打开就启动服务端线程? // // // // // //
        }
        return true;
    }

    //搜索蓝牙监听事件
    private class mCpb_connectClick implements View.OnClickListener {  //目的是开启蓝牙(有可能已经开启了),最重要的是开启服务端线程

        @Override
        public void onClick(View v) {

            if (mCpb_connect.getProgress()==0||mCpb_connect.getProgress()==-1){//如果是还没连接或者是连接失败,那就重新来过呗

                // 蓝牙没有正在搜索
                if (!mBluetoothAdapter.isDiscovering()) {//如果蓝牙没在搜索,防止手残党多次点按此button
                    //服务器端线程未建立或蓝牙未开启,这个判断基本用不着,因为这线程一定开启了,所以这if绝壁不会执行
                    //////下面的逻辑执行一定会执行
                    queryPairedDevice();     //显示已配对蓝牙,首现找到已经配对的设备,再开始搜索新设备,是不是多次一举呢
                    mBluetoothAdapter.startDiscovery();  //开始搜索

                  /*准备适配器*/

                    AlertDialog.Builder dialog = new AlertDialog.Builder(getActivity(),R.style.myCorDialog);
                    //dialog.setTitle("附近的设备");
                    View title=LayoutInflater.from(getActivity()).inflate(R.layout.notificaitn_title_linkdev,null);
                    dialog.setCustomTitle(title);

                    /**
                     * 为对话绑定适配器
                     *
                     * @param adapter:适配器,可以是Arrayadapter,SimpleAdapter等
                     * @param listener:当适配器中数据源被点时触发的方法
                     */
                    dialog.setAdapter(adapter, new DialogInterface.OnClickListener() {

                        @Override
                        public void onClick(DialogInterface dialog, int which) {
                            // TODO: 2016/12/14  点击设备名,直接连接
                            String address = mDeviceList.get(which).getAddress();
                            Selectdevice = mBluetoothAdapter.getRemoteDevice(address);  //获得远程设备,作为服务端
                            mRequestThread = new ConnectThread(Selectdevice, mBluetoothAdapter, mHandler); // // // ////建立客户端线程 // // // // // // // // // // // // // // //
                            mRequestThread.start(); // // // // // // // //// // //客户端线程启动:选择蓝牙列表中的设备,会启动客户端线程 // // // // // //
                            mCpb_connect.setProgress(0);//如果当前是-1,不置0,圆圈转不起来。
                            mCpb_connect.setProgress(50);//开始转起来
                            // Toast.makeText(MainActivity.this, "连接" + mDeviceList.get(which).getName() + "成功", Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show();
                        }
                    });
                    dialog.create().show();

                }
            }else {//说明已经连接成功,这里可以在对话框复用封装好之后,加个是否确定断开现有连接的提示
                //TODO 是否确定断开现有连接的提示
            }
        }
    }

    //显示已配对蓝牙
    private void queryPairedDevice() {
        Set<BluetoothDevice> pairedDevices = mBluetoothAdapter.getBondedDevices();
        if (pairedDevices.size() > 0) {
            for (BluetoothDevice device : pairedDevices) {
                if (mDeviceList.contains(device)) {  //避免重复添加设备
                    return; //避免执行后续逻辑的好方法,记住!
                }
                mArrayList.add(device.getName() + "\n" + device.getAddress());//先把配对好的设备添加到listview的数据源中
                mDeviceList.add(device);//再添加到存放蓝牙设备的集合中,方便以后与查找到的设备比对是否在该集合中,不在就添加到这里和listview的数据源中
            }
        }
        adapter.notifyDataSetChanged();//通知适配器数据发生变化,刷新蓝牙设备列表
    }

    //广播接收器实时更新搜索到的蓝牙蓝牙列表,而广播由搜索蓝牙蓝牙时,系统自动发出广播
    private final BroadcastReceiver mReceiver = new BroadcastReceiver() {

        @Override
        public void onReceive(Context context, Intent intent) {
            // TODO Auto-generated mEt_msgContenthod stub
            String action = intent.getAction();
            if (BluetoothDevice.ACTION_FOUND.equals(action)) {
                BluetoothDevice device = intent.getParcelableExtra(BluetoothDevice.EXTRA_DEVICE);
                if (mDeviceList.contains(device)) {  //防止重复添加蓝牙设备
                    return;
                }
                mArrayList.add(device.getName() + "\n" + device.getAddress());
                mDeviceList.add(device);
                adapter.notifyDataSetChanged();    //通知数据源更新,刷新蓝牙列表
            } else if (BluetoothAdapter.ACTION_DISCOVERY_FINISHED.equals(action)) {
                //Toast.makeText(MainActivity.this, "搜索完成!", Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show();
            }
        }
    };

    // 当startActivityForResult启动的 画面结束的时候,该方法被回调
    @Override
    public void onActivityResult(int requestCode, int resultCode, Intent data) {
        //
        if (requestCode == REQUES_BT_ENABLE_CODE && resultCode == RESULT_OK) {
            // 直接启动服务器端线程
//            mAcceptThread = new AcceptThread(mBluetoothAdapter,mHandler);
//            mAcceptThread.start(); //  //  //  //  //  //  // 蓝牙打开成功,直接启动服务端线程 //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //
            Toast.makeText(getActivity(), "蓝牙打开成功!", Toast.LENGTH_LONG).show();
        }
    }

    //Handler,负责将通信的信息更新到UI上显示,这个Handler是全局变量
    private Handler mHandler = new Handler() {
        @Override
        public void handleMessage(Message msg) {
            switch (msg.what) {
//                case TASK_RECV_MSG://接收到对方的蓝牙信息
//                    String rcv= (String) msg.obj;  // 获得远程设备发送的消息
//                    Toast.makeText(getContext(),rcv,Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show();
//                    if (!mApplication.getPhoneState())
//                        handleReceivedBleMsg(rcv);
//                    break;
                case TASK_GET_SOCKET:
                    mApplication.setBluetoothSocket((BluetoothSocket) msg.obj);
                    mApplication.setHandler(mHandler);
//                    mangerThread= new ConnectedThread(app.getBluetoothSocket(),getContext(),app.getHandler());
//                    mangerThread.start();
                    iv_connect.setBackgroundResource(R.drawable.connect_success);
                   // mBtn_searchBle.setText("一切准备就绪");
                    mCpb_connect.setProgress(100);
                    mRequestThread=null;//置空连接线程
                    break;
                case TASK_GET_SOCKET_FAILED:
                   // iv_connect.setBackgroundResource(R.drawable.);
                    mCpb_connect.setProgress(-1);
                    mRequestThread=null;//置空连接线程,为重新请求连接做准备
                    Toast.makeText(getActivity(), "连接失败,请重试!", Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show();
                    break;
                case TASK_DISCONNECT:
                    mCpb_connect.setProgress(0);
                    break;
            }
        }

    };
    private void playRing() {
        try {
            MediaPlayer player=null;
            assetManager = getActivity().getAssets();
            AssetFileDescriptor afd = assetManager.openFd("caution.mp3");
            player = new MediaPlayer();
            player.setDataSource(afd.getFileDescriptor(),
                    afd.getStartOffset(), afd.getLength());
            player.prepare();
            player.start();
        } catch (Exception e) {
            e.printStackTrace();
        }

    }
    @Override
    public void onDestroy() {
        super.onDestroy();
        Log.i("55555555","onDestroy");
        getActivity().unregisterReceiver(mReceiver);
    }

}

//监听蓝牙设备连接和连接断开的广播
//
//        蓝牙设备连接上和断开连接时发送, 这两个监听的是底层的连接状态
//
//        action: BluetoothDevice.ACTION_ACL_CONNECTED   BluetoothDevice.ACTION_ACL_DISCONNECTED
//

//        if (action.equals(BluetoothDevice.ACTION_ACL_CONNECTED)) {
//        BluetoothDevice device = intent.getParcelableExtra(BluetoothDevice.EXTRA_DEVICE);
//        Log.d("aaa", device.getName() + " ACTION_ACL_CONNECTED");
//        } else if (action.equals(BluetoothDevice.ACTION_ACL_DISCONNECTED)) {
//        BluetoothDevice device = intent.getParcelableExtra(BluetoothDevice.EXTRA_DEVICE);
//        Log.d("aaa", device.getName() + " ACTION_ACL_DISCONNECTED");
//        }


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DESTINATION YAP: FISHING FOR GOLD
Six of Guam's best underwater fisherman will be taking a deep dive in Yap's waters as they prepare for competition in the 2018 Micro Games. Preparation is key, which is why this group will be heading out a week before the games official start to get familiar with the fishing scene with hopes to defend their 2014 gold medal.
Six of Guam's best underwater fishermen will be taking a deep dive in Yap's waters as they prepare for competition in the 2018 Micronesian Games. Preparation is key, which is why this group will be heading out a week before the games official start to get familiar with the fishing scene with hopes to defend their 2014 gold medal.
Pioneering the team will be James Borja, a competitor for Team Guam's Underwater Fishing unit for over 15 years. Borja decided to take a backseat in the 2018 Games to allow Guam's other fishers a chance to compete.
"I've decided to take a step back this year and give the newer guys a chance to get out there. Also, that way I don't have to deal with the stress of competing for three days," said Borja.
Guam's fishermen will be heading out Monday with their competition dates running from July 17-19. The competition zone stretches four miles long which means Team Guam will need at least two days of fishing to get acclimated.
Underwater Fishing Roster
Chase Weir
Jose Villagomez
Raymond Flores
Michael Genereux
Vincent Pangelinan
James Borja – Captain
The team is mentally strong and have a wealth of veteran experience. Borja's approach is to give his younger fisherman the opportunity to test the competition field, but that has wavered his confidence in coming out on top.
"We have a ton of confidence. We may be much older than when we started doing this, but it's time to groom our younger group and get them schooled up," said Borja.
First time Micro Games competitor Chase Weir, who is also an underwater photographer, can't wait to get started. Weir has been to Yap for photography trips before, so he's familiar with what awaits him and Team Guam come time for the Games.
"Good energy brings in a different type of vibe, brings in good fish and keeps us safe at the same time. I'm looking forward to be able to support the rest of the teammates. I'm hoping to see some big fish and, as a photographer, I'm hoping to get some good photos," said Weir.
Raymond Flores has become widely known for his big game fishing on Guam, but his approach to Yap isn't going to be centered on size alone. Although, it does help that the competition rules don't have a cap limit on weight, giving Team Guam free range to tip the boat.
"It's key that we scout the area and see what type of species are around. From there, we can formulate a game plan. I've been to Yap before, but haven't dove in that specific spot. But of course we're going to gun for the biggest ones as long as the sharks don't eat it," said Flores.
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2. Having weakened a counternut 4 (fig. the Drive of a lay brake see) and an adjusting nut 5, remove оттяжную a spring 11 (fig. of the Detail of a drive of a lay brake), then completely turn away a counternut and a nut.
3. Disconnect arms 13 cables from a body floor and a back tip of a cable from a brake board; remove arms and a back cable.
4. Remove a roller 8 with the plug 7, then a protective cover of the lever and the lever in gathering, and also a forward cable.
5. Having taken out шплинт and having removed a persistent washer, disconnect a forward cable from the lever of a drive of a manual brake.
6. Establish a lay brake in sequence, return to removal, with its subsequent adjustment (subsection 10.2.3 see).
7. At installation grease консистентной with greasing ЛИТОЛ-24 or ЛСЦ-15 directing a back cable, a lever axis, the plug of a roller and a tip of a forward cable.


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David Duchovny says The X-Files revival will be "like a six-hour movie"
May 2, 2015 by Gary Collinson
Back in March it was confirmed that Fox is to reopen The X-Files with a new six-part series that will reunite David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson as FBI Special Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully. As the new episodes gear up to go into production this summer, Duchovny has been talking to THR about the franchise and its return to television following 2008's The X-Files: I Want to Believe.
"When I was doing the show, I always assumed – because we started to do the movies – that we would naturally transition to not carrying the load of doing a full season of the show but doing a movie every four or five years. That didn't work out with the movies. … [The second movie] did well, but I guess not well enough. Fox made some mistakes with that movie that hurt the franchise and they didn't seem to want to do another movie. So as the TV landscape changed and as it became conceivable to do this show without doing 22 or 25 [episodes] of them on television, then it seemed like a natural thing. We all started to think, 'I don't mind doing it on TV if we don't have to do a full season.' We just could make it like a six-hour movie."
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Appendix FairCurveModeler (further Application) is intended not just to model the beautiful curves and surfaces. First of all, the app is intended for the design of high-quality products. Namely, products with functional surfaces. And there are a lot of products. What is the functional surface? This surface which quality directly determines the quality of the product as a whole. This external surfaces of aircraft, ships, automobiles; the working surfaces of blades of pumps, compressors and turbines of aircraft engines, propellers; the working surfaces of tillage machinery; cam surface in the cam mechanism; road surface; canal surface.
The characteristic curves on which are based functional surfaces - a functional curves: guide curve of plow, profile of wing or of blade of compressor, turbine, pump; flat profile of the cam; plane trace of road, etc.
1) a high order of smoothness. The order of for the the smoothness of function curves is required at least the third order. This is the minimum order that ensures the continuity of the torsion of a space curve. The order of determines the the smoothness of local smoothness of the curve.
2) The minimum number of extrema of curvature (vertices of the curve). This parameter determines the smoothness of the integral curve. Obviously, in terms of energy, for movement of the flow of gas / liquid / soil with the pulsation of curvature of the trajectory is required more energy than with its absence.
3) Small value of variation of the curvature (the difference between the maximum and minimum curvature) at the site with an extremum of curvature. This requirement complements the the second requirement.
- milieu, streamlined functional surface at high speeds behaves as an elastic body. The deformed elastic body takes the form of the minimum potential energy. Hence the energy for elastic deformation of the medium that moves along a path with a lower potential energy is required less.
- in case of the milieu flow of concave surfaces with friction energy costs for the movement of the milieu is less than less than the potential energy of curve of movement.
If the original geometric determinant as a base polyline or a tangent polyline permits the construction of curve with the minimum number of vertices, so methods of construction curves should provide the minimum number of vertices. At specifically, if the points lie on a conical curve, the method should provide an accurate approximation of the conical curve.
Application FairCurveModeler provides these stringent requirements of quality of the functional surfaces. The application has a lot of innovative methods of geometric modeling and geometric approximation, which give sinergetic effect in efficiency of Application. In the words of Prof. Osipov V.A. "There are Geometry of breadth and Geometry of depth."
Methods of Application - a "geometry of depth." Methods are unique not only in existing CAD-systems, but also in the geometric nuclei CAD-systems. In a sense, these methods - methods of "geometric nanotechnology."
The basis of modeling the curves of high quality is a method for modeling a virtual curve (v-curve). V-Curve has no analytic or piecewise analytic expression. Points of the v-curve are generated algorithmically. In the limit, generated points belong to the curve of the class C5.
The application uses innovative methods of geometrically stable (isogeometrically, shape preserving) approximation of v-curve by a cubic NURBzS curve (cubic rational Bezier curve) and b-spline curve of high even degree m, (m = 6/8/10). These methods keep the quality of v-curve of the second step of subdivision and allow to use the industry standard representation of curves in the form of NURBS curves with the same number of segments as of original polyline.
The innovative entering by the authors of the dual determinant of v-curve - enables simultaneous modeling of the curve as on base polyline and on a tangent polyline. This capability expands the range of solved geometric problems, for example, 1) allows you to model a high-quality road trace on a tangent polyline of theodolite moves; 2) to model a plane convex cam profile at positions of the flat soles of the pusher; 3) to form a curve on points, but by the constraints of the form by tangent lines. At the same time base polyline and tangent polyline - a classic forms of geometric determinants, which are familiar to the designer and do not require a knowledge of sophisticated features of modeling of NURBS curves on s-frames.
Creating a surface, regardless of the method requires building a set or a net of curves. Methods of construction of v-curve and geometrically stable approximation by NURBzS curve and by b-spline curve allow to form sets and nets of high-quality curves.
The authors have developed innovative methods of geometrically stable (Isogeometric) constructing spline surfaces of high degrees on different kinds of geometric determinants. Dual determinant of v-curve is generalized to the determinant of surface. Spline surfaces can be modeled on base 3D Mesh, on 3D Mesh with the tangent lines, on 3D Mesh wirh tangent lines and tangent columns.
Developed innovative methods of testing and controlling the shape of the surfaces. You can control the shape of the families isoparms surface. Until the control and management of form of any arbitrary isoparms of surface.
An important promising direction of development of application is to develop the method of modeling of topologically complex surfaces with the smoothness of of high order at any point up to the system with a developed structure of options. The system will be an analog of the so-called T-Splines, but with high quality of integral surface.
The concept of quality of functional curves practically tested on a general-purpose design of the plow. Only by following the proposed concept and the use of Application that implement a list of demands of the concept, and only by improving the geometry of the prototype was produced a striking result: at the same time was improved the quality of plowing and was obtained a fuel economy.
The concept and implementation of application FairCurveModeler - versatile and cheapest means of improving the quality of the designed product. That is, you can only by following the requirements of the concept and using the this application, without design tweaks, but by improving the geometry of your previous project or well-known project get more quality project and the product.
Moreover, the application FairCurveModeler is not requires highly skilled designer. Even in a non-uniform arrangement of points FairCurveModeler creates high-quality v-curve. Without exhausting fit of curves to the desired quality in a shorter time you design a better product.
Authors can help you to develop specialized applications on the basis of this concept and application FairCurveModeler.
- Modeling and improve airfoils.
The authors also have an interest in the feasibility of the concept and application FairCurveModeler in the aircraft industry, shipbuilding, automotive, architecture, industrial design.
Requests for development of specialized applications we receive on mail muftejev@mail.ru.
We present version of FairCurveModeler as COM application nanoCAD / AutoCAD. Представляем вариант FairCurveModeler как COM приложение nanoCAD / AutoCAD.
This application is a clone of nanoCAD application for AutoCAD. Moreover, this application can work in nanoCAD and in AutoCAD. The application implements interactive modeling of curves and surfaces with all facilities working in a graphical environment nanoCAD / AutoCAD and with the ability to control the quality of curves and surfaces by the Application and by own commands of CAD-systems.
The application is developed on COM-automation technology. The application consists of DLL-component and software interface programmed on AutoLISP. Communication between COM-server and nanoCAD / AutoCAD is performed via the so-called Geometric buffer. Geometric buffer consists of 3 folders: Exec, Temp, Result, which are located in the Tools folder of the application.
Command V_Model - basic command of Application. The command has a complicated structure of the string menu.
Depending on the selected object will be available to those or other functions of the application.
On page Fair Curves. the functions of modeling of curves of high quality are described.
To demonstrate the functionality of Application the library of scripts are prepared in the folder "Examples / Examples Curve" of Application. Scripts can be used for learning the Application. On page Scripts modeling of curves given a list of scripts. Set of scripts covers all the basic features and options of Application. On page Examples. Fair Curves. videos are given showing the execution of the some scripts.
On page Geometric determinants of surfaces are described geometric determinants, which are used in the construction of surfaces.
On page Options of construction are described the functions of modeling of set of forming curves, set of guide curves and net of curves on surface carrier 3D Mesh. Are described the functions of construction of uv-loft surfaces, NURBzS surfaces, b-spline surfaces, NURBS surfaces.
At Technology of construction are described in detail methods for constructing spline surfaces of different formats on various types of geometric determinants.
On page surfaces are described the options of working with spline surfaces of different formats.
To demonstrate the functionality of Application the library of scripts are prepared in the folder "Examples / Examples Surface" of Application. Scripts can be used for learning the Application. On page Scripts modeling of surfaces is given a list of scripts. Set of scripts covers all the basic features and options of Application. On page Examples. Fair Surfaces videos are given showing the execution of the main scripts.
On page Base commands is described basic commands of Application.
For ease of operation a number of options of modeling curves from the command V_Model are issued in the form of individual commands: command of creating a v-curve and approximating by cubic NURBzS curve; command of approximatiing v-curve by b-spline curve of even high degree m (m = 6/8 / 10); the command of subdividing the specification of curve; command of increasing the degree of NURBS curves; testing curves with display of graphs of curvature and evolute and printing the macroparameters of curve (variation of the curvature, the value of the potential energy).
Are developed advanced options in Application: LISP-program for approximation of curves on the GD Hermite presented by table of the coordinates of points, tangent vectors and curvature values; command of creating and approximation a site of Clothoid spiral.
Examples of work with the basic commands in AutoCAD. In the examples you just need certain LISP-text fragments to insert into the AutoCAD command line and press ENTER.


WASHINGTON — A daylong hearing Wednesday into the July 6 Asiana Airlines crash in San Francisco raised broad questions about the adequacy of pilot training and deteriorating skill in an era of growing reliance on computer-controlled flight.
Arriving from Seoul, Asiana Flight 214 struck a sea wall at San Francisco International Airport and slammed onto the runway, severing its tail section and scattering wreckage across the airfield before the body of the plane erupted in flames. Three passengers were killed and 180 injured.
With testimony from 20 witnesses, the hearing in Washington focused intensely on the impact of automated flight systems on pilot performance, as well as the training of Asiana pilots, safety of the passenger cabin and the emergency response to the scene.
Lee Kang Kuk, 46, who was landing a Boeing 777, told investigators the approach to the landing was "very stressful" and he mistakenly thought an automatic throttle was controlling the plane's airspeed.
Despite flying with an instructor and having experience in other aircraft, Lee said he was "very concerned" about his ability to land the 300-passenger plane manually, without the landing aid known as a glide slope indicator, according to an NTSB report released Wednesday. Other pilots in the cockpit told investigators Lee appeared nervous during the descent.
Investigators initially concluded that the pilots failed to maintain the minimum speed and altitude required for a safe landing, but a decision on the official cause of the crash hasn't been made by the safety agency.
Asiana officials said Wednesday the airline's pilots are well qualified to make landings with or without computerized aids.
But investigators reported that Asiana pilots had little opportunity to practice manual landings except in simulators, and were highly resistant to making those type of airport approaches without automated systems, especially in the Boeing 777.
Asiana Airlines released a statement after the hearing saying that the NTSB investigation would "undoubtedly help the aviation community learn from the incident."
"We at Asiana again express our sorrow for the loss of life and the injuries sustained in the accident, and restate our commitment to taking the steps necessary to ensure that such an accident never happens again," the airline said.
NTSB Chairwoman Deborah A. P. Hersman said the inquiry could lead to new recommendations for pilot training and aircraft design.
"When we have accidents, we have to learn from them," she said during a news conference.


When it comes to healthy eating the thing I struggle with the most is coming up with sides for my protein. I mean I eat about 3-4 pounds of Broccoli a week but after a while that gets really boring. So after scouring Pinterest I ran across this cucumber feta tomato salad. I love that it is a salad minus the lettuce. As much as I love salads this is a little re-vamp that I know will make it into my rotation a few times a week. The original link can be found here.
~ 1 cucumbers – thinly sliced ~ 1-2 slices of red onions, thinly sliced or diced ~ 4-6 cherry tomatoes – halved ~ 1/4 cup of feta cheese Optional Add Ins: Walnuts, Pecans, Bacon, sliced pears.
For the dressing I used the dressing from my Tomato, Plum, Mozzarella Salad: It makes it so light and fresh tasting.
The directions for this could not be any easier – slice, dice, dump in a bowl and you are done! You are welcome!
Hope you try this salad, you won't be disappointed!
Linking up with Jessica and Ashley.
I struggle with side dishes too! I always make the same thing: salad, spinach, asparagus, squash, zucchini… but those get so boring after a while. I will definitely be making your version of this! I've made something similar before but I always forget about it! So glad you linked up with us!
Same for me I was getting bored of just plain on veggies on the side. This was a total face palm moment for me. I usually put the same ingredients on my salad so nixing the lettuce should have been a no-brainer! Duh, me! I am so trying your egg rolls too! Yum!
Yum! This is so perfect for Spring and Summer!!
Thank you. It is so light and tasty! Perfect for BBQ's and lazy summer days for sure!
Yum, this looks so good! I just bought a bunch of cukes and have everything else on hand, so I may need to give it a shot this week!
I hope you do it was so good I have had it three times already in the last week! So good!
This looks delish and perfect for summer!
Thanks Tori! It is one of my favs for this spring so far!


Punishments for male to male relationships: Imprisonment of 30 years on mainland, 25 in Zanzibar.
Punishments for female to female relationships: None on mainland, 5 years in Zanzibar.
LGBT people in Tanzania live on the margins of society, in constant fear of being evicted from their homes, dismissed from their schools or jobs, verbally or physically abused or otherwise discriminated against.
More on the situation for LGBT people in Tanzania in this shadow report by International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC) and Global Rights.
For security reasons we will not display a list of LGBT organisations and networks here, but there is a growing community and a number of organisations working for and with and driven by LGBT people in Tanzania.
Tanzania is party to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), the Convention Against Torture, and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).


Welcome back to your #MondayMotivation mission! Just as a reminder, this is a brand new season of She Takes on the World TV that has been a long time coming, and I'm so excited to say that it's here for you all to enjoy!
I went over this in last week's episode, but in case some of you are new or missed it, every week I'm going to be releasing a new episode with a fellow entrepreneur, where they challenge me to incorporate something new into my routine. It'll be something different each and every week – from a new sitting position to a writing strategy to a new morning breath work cycle.
This brand new season is all about us delivering content to you in new and different ways — including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram Stories and IGTV.
I love to nerd out about the morning rituals of the world's most brilliant people.
I gobble up every article and book I can about them.
For example, if you asked me, I could tell you Oprah gets up at 5:30 AM every morning, works out, and is in her makeup chair by 7:30 AM.
I could also tell you that Arianna Huffington begins with yoga and meditation.
And Beethoven started his day by counting 60 beans for his coffee.
Morning rituals are so fascinating to me because they offer an unprecedented window into the way extraordinary human beings live their lives, and embody their values (consciously or otherwise).
Whether you begin your day before the sun or closer to noon, your ritual (or routine, whatever you choose to call it) sets the tone for everything else you do — and I find the more intentional you are about it? The more satisfaction you'll experience in every day of your life.
That's why I was so excited to hear about two of my dear friend Jennifer Kem's morning ritual!
If you haven't met Jen yet, she's a brand experience expert and digital business juggernaut, helping thousands of women the world over get seen, heard, and paid what they're worth for their phenomenal work.
Now she's joining me on Instagram Stories to share two ways she starts her day.
Click the link above, or the image below to head over and watch now!
Now I'd love to know: Are you intentional about your morning ritual? Or is there someone with morning ritual that you absolutely love?
Let me know in the comments below, and let's start our days right — together.


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Q: HTML / PHP - How to create a Dynamic Table Good day!
I'd like to create a dynamic table that users will input data and make some calculation.
I'm thinking on doing that in HTML or PHP? Not sure which one???
Can you please give me a clue?
Dynamic table I mean a Table with 3 columns, where 2 columns (value and taxes) will be an input field. and the third column (Taxes) will be calculated from column "Value" using a Formula quoted on the right hand side of each row.

eg. In the item "Electricity", if the user enters "800" as value, the
  Taxe for Electricity will be a formula (800 * 0.21) that is "168".
0.21 is 21 % quoted on the right hand side of the row.

Below is the code snippet of what I tried so far, but I still can't get the same result than in the attached image!
Please can you help !

<!DOCTYPE html>

        <meta charset="utf-8" />
        <title>Salary Calcultor</title>

Salary Calculator [ver 1.0]
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            Item
            Value
            Taxes

Gross Salary

PAYE (Salaries Tax)

Pension Fund

Armed Response

Maintenance

Petrol

        <form action="workout.php" method="post">

Gross Salary

            <input type="text" name="prenom" />

        </form>

        <?php

        ?>

Please see below image for description.

A: HTML is for static content. It structure the content of a web page using tags, but does not "execute" code.
If dynamic behaviour is required, it can be programmed client-side or server side. For client-side programming in web pages, JavaScript is the typical choice. For server-side programming, there are plenty of options, including php.
For computing a value based on input field, you need to combine HTML (for main page contents, including input fields), and either JavaScript or PHP/any other server-side language for the calculation part.

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This paper investigates the effects of labour migration and openness to trade on regional skill endowments across the European Union at a time of increased economic integration. Using regional data from Eurostat's Regio database and the open web source Openflight for the period 1998-2010 we test whether the spatial concentration of skills has increased or decreased over time. We account for neighboring effects associated with both geographic proximity and links through civilian flights using a random spatial effect model. We find that migration contributes to convergence in regional skill endowments across member states, particularly at the Southern and Eastern periphery of the European Union. We also find that inter-regional connectivity through civilian flights has much stronger effects on the evolution of a region's skill endowment than geographic contiguity.


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Лакаица () је насеље у Северној Македонији, у западном делу државе. Лакавица припада општини Струга.

Географија
Насеље Лакаица је смештено у крајње западном делу Северне Македоније, близу државне границе са Албанијом (1 km западно од насеља). Од најближег града, Струге, насеље је удаљено 35 km северно.

Лакаица је једино насеље у Северној Македонији, које историјску припада области Голо Брдо. Село се налази у високопланинском подручју, између планина Радук на северу и Јабланица на југу. Надморска висина насеља је приближно 1.320 метара.

Клима у насељу је планинска.

Историја
Насеље Лакаица је до Балканских ратова било део села Стебљево, у области Голо Брдо. Разграничењем између Србије и Албаније насеље је подељено, а 1/4 села (источни део) ушла је у састав Србије. Од овог подручја образовано је ново насеље Лакаица.

Становништво
Лакаица је према последњем попису из 2002. године имала 3 становника.

Претежно становништво у насељу су етнички Македонци (100%).

Већинска вероисповест је православље.

Види још
 Општина Струга

Извори
 Попис у Македонији 2002. - Књига 10.

Спољашње везе
 www.struga.gov.mk Званична страница општине Струга

Насељена места у Северној Македонији
Википројект географија/Насеља у Македонији
Општина Струга

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than are small samples. The sampling error will decrease as the sample size increases. the question arises that how large sample is requires. There are no simple rules for determining the desired sample size. Some factors to be considered are the homogeneity of the population, the degree of precision desired by the researcher, and the type of sampling procedure that will be used. If the population is very homogeneous or alike on all variables other than the one being measured, a small sample size may be sufficient. On the other hand, if the researcher wants to be very precise in generalizing to the population based on sample data, a large sample may be necessary for the sample to accurately represent the population. Finally when probability sampling methods are used, smaller samples are needed than when non-probability sampling techniques are employed.
Many uncontrolled variables are present. The researcher thinks that age may influence the study results, but is unable to control for this variable.
Small difference are expected in members of the population on the variable of interest. Small but important differences between members of the population may not be uncovered when small samples of each of the subgroups.
The population must be divided into subgroups, sample size must be increased to assure inclusion of members of each of the subgroups.
Drop out rate among subjects is expected to be high. his problem is especially likely to occur in longitudinal studies.
Statistical tests are used that require minimum sample size. Certain statistical tests require minimum members of responses in each cell of the data.
Although large samples are desirable, the law of diminishing returns implies. A samples of 100, or 10% may be necessary to obtain the required precision desired for a population of 1000. A 10% sample of a population of one million would require 1,00,000 elements. This would be a huge sample and would be unnecessary. In fact, samples of 2000 or 3000 are often sufficient to estimate the characteristics of the entire population of a country. A more important issue than the size of the sample is the representativeness of the sample. Election results can be predicted with very small percentages of votes counted because the polled voters have been thoroughly examined for representativeness in voting behavior.
It is always wise to set the sample size a little bit larger than what is actually desired (to allow for non response or subject drop out) and also to establish an absolute minimum size of the sample if only five subjects agree to participate. The researcher must make the decisions about the minimum acceptable sample size before the data collected begins.
Power analysis is a procedure that can be used to determine the needed sample size for a research study. This procedure is very important in experimental studies. The power of a statistical test is its ability to detect significance in a study when it is present. One factor that influences the power of a test is the sample size, that is used in the study. In many studies, researcher conclude that no significant differences exists between the experimental and the control group when, in fact, a difference would have been detected if the sample had been larger.
The researcher would be wise to perform a power analysis before conducting a study and make the decision not to conduct a study if the analysis indicates that the needed sample size would be very difficult to obtain.
Most nursing research studies are lacking Generalizations to total populations, therefore, are usually difficult to make with any degree of confidence. The use of small sample sizes dictates the need for studies to be replicated. If several investigations find, similar results when studying the same topic, generalizations to other populations are more appropriate.


Stepping back in for Friday!
You have no idea how much I have missed blogging this week. Feeling a lot more rested which is good, but I have missed playing in my craft room too.
Big weekend ahead. A trip up to Sudbury on Sunday to bring Ben home for a couple weeks before he heads off to spend the summer in Muskoka. More on that next week. I got a phone call tonight that all the stress of assignments and exams was over... year one done.
I love the soft touch of the patterned papers behind that adorable bunny Tracey!
Glad to see you back!!! LOVING this!! Adorable bunny!!!!!
Glad you are back with a sweet wonderful creation, Tracey! That little bunny is just too CUTE!
So nice to see you back in blogland sweetie! I am sure the rest did you body wonders. Such a sweet Easter card...love that adorable little bunny!
This is so very cute. I've missed you in blog land as well. I have to say that I am not surprised that you popped in for a moment to post a card. And, what a cute one, too.
Such a cute card :) Love that bunny face. Yeah for year one being over for Ben (I have a Benjamin too!). Glad you are feeling a bit better - keep resting up if you have to (said in my best mommy voice LOL).
So cute. Love the bunny face. I'm glad you're taking care of yourself, but still getting a little chance to craft.
This is a super sweet Easter card! So glad you had a restful week too! Welcome back!
Welcome back to blog world! Hope you are feeling rested. So great that Ben has got the first year behind him.
such a cute cute card.. love that bunny..
What a cute card! Love that bunny!
I can't believe the school year is already over for him! Congrats!!!!
What a great idea to use your LF papers for your banners...genius! Love that darling bunny and the beautiful font on your sentiment, too!
Oh, this is fabulous, Tracey! I love it!
didn't I comment on this or was that FB? I love the colors and papers and design! Easter ho!
Sorry to be so far behind on commenting...this is so stinkin' sweet! I love your adorable little bunny wishing everyone a Happy Easter. So cute...wishing you and your family a very blessed Easter.


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U.S. Labor Department's OSHA invites employees, employers and families to second Hudson Valley Safety and Health Fair in White Plains, N.Y., on Nov. 8
Region 2 News Release: 08-1568-NEW/ BOS 2008-323
Wed., Nov. 5, 2008
Contact: Ted Fitzgerald
TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- Employees, employers and their families from the Hudson Valley and greater New York City area are invited to attend the second Hudson Valley Safety and Health Fair, to be held Saturday, Nov. 8, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST, at the Westchester County Center in White Plains, N.Y.
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is co-sponsoring the free event with the Hudson Valley and Metropolitan chapters of the American Society of Safety Engineers and the Construction Industry Council of Westchester and Hudson Valley Inc. The fair will feature safety and health workshops, health information and screenings, demonstrations, prizes and activities for children.
"This fair is a wonderful opportunity for families to spend a day together having fun while also acquiring vital and useful information to help them guard their health and well-being on the job, at home and on the road," said Diana Cortez, director of OSHA's area office in Tarrytown.
Among the fair's highlights:
Safety and health workshops in English and Spanish on chemical and electrical hazards; scaffolding; falls; trenching; machine guarding; fire safety and emergency preparedness; traffic safety; landscaping hazards; work with tools and powered equipment; personal protective equipment; and rights and protections for employees, young workers and employers.
Live demonstrations and information booths on electrical hazards; home fires; fire extinguisher use; bicycle safety; seatbelt safety; response to hazardous chemical spills; car rollover and seatbelt simulators.
Health agencies will provide free health screenings for diabetes, HIV, glaucoma and other health issues. Fair participants also will have the opportunity to check their blood pressure, heart and breathing, cholesterol, BMI/Weight and eyes so they can become more aware of the importance of prevention and early detection of health issues.
Entertainment and activities for children; refreshments; free door prizes; and a grand prize.
The Westchester County Center, at 198 Central Ave. in White Plains, is accessible by subway, bus, train and car. Directions are available at www.countycenter.biz/Directions.htm and www.countycenter.biz/DirectionsTrain.htm. For more information about the fair, contact Tom McCarthy at 914-524-7510, ext. 309.
U.S. Department of Labor releases are accessible on the Internet at www.dol.gov. The information in this news release will be made available in alternate format (large print, Braille, audiotape or disc) from the COAST office upon request. Please specify which news release when placing your request at 202-693-7828 or TTY 202-693-7755. The Labor Department is committed to providing America's employers and employees with easy access to understandable information on how to comply with its laws and regulations. For more information, please visit www.dol.gov/compliance.


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package com.consol.citrus.config.xml;

import com.consol.citrus.actions.StopTimeAction;
import com.consol.citrus.actions.StopTimerAction;
import com.consol.citrus.container.Timer;
import com.consol.citrus.testng.AbstractActionParserTest;
import org.testng.Assert;
import org.testng.annotations.Test;

import static org.testng.Assert.*;

/**
 * @author Martin Maher
 * @since 2.5
 */
public class StopTimerParserTest extends AbstractActionParserTest<StopTimerAction> {

    @Test
    public void testFailActionParser() {
        assertActionCount(2);
        assertActionClassAndName(StopTimerAction.class, "stop-timer");

        StopTimerAction action = getNextTestActionFromTest();
        Assert.assertNull(action.getTimerId());

        action = getNextTestActionFromTest();
        Assert.assertEquals(action.getTimerId(), "timer#1");
    }
}

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Home / Admissions / Pre-College Programs / Summer at AU / Orangehaus Music Business Camp
Do you want to work in the massive world of music business?
Singer? Rapper? Musician? Songwriter? Music Artist?
Do you want to be a
Music Producer? Engineer? Publisher? Manager? Promoter?
At Orangehaus Music Business Camp for high school students, we offer a unique week-long summer experience designed to help you discover what it takes to have a career in the music business.
You get the opportunity to fully exploit your own talent by choosing to play in a band, write songs, record in a studio, or get practical learning experience in music marketing and promotion. Our award-winning and international team will help you grasp studio technology like Pro Tools and create your own DIY home studio. You'll develop skills in studio recording, songwriting, strategies for selling your music, creating a killer press kit, music marketing, booking gigs, building a fan-base through social media, and legal stuff you gotta know.
High School students grades 9-12 during the 2018-19 school year.
Sunday-Saturday
This is an overnight camp.
Students arrive on July 14 and depart on July 20.
The Orangehaus staff will interview you immediately after check-in to make sure you are assigned to the right music business track based on your background and interest. After the interview, you may audition (optional) to be assigned to a band, and songwriters may perform an original song (optional) for our producer who will select students to record their songs at Gaither Studios.
If you plan to audition, be prepared to perform a couple of songs that best showcase your talent. We will have a drum set, keyboard, and amp on stage for you to use during the audition, and lockers will be provided for storing instruments during camp. You may audition on more than one instrument. Songwriters are encouraged to choose their best original song as one of their audition pieces, and if possible, bring a lead sheet of the song (melody, lyrics, chord chart). If you do not have a lead sheet, then just bring a printed copy of the lyrics.
OrangeFest
Students who are assigned to a band will compete in OrangeFest at the end of the week in Byrum Hall. This free concert is open to the public, so be sure to invite your friends and family to attend this event. Students who are not musicians, or prefer NOT to be in a band, meet each day with faculty to create a marketing plan for promoting and producing OrangeFest.
Friends and family are also encouraged to attend the Awards Ceremony on the last day of camp. Students each receive a certificate at the awards ceremony and a copy of the CD recorded at Gaither Studios. Awards for each of the following areas will be announced:
Music Business Student
Receive College Credit for Attending Orangehaus Music Business Camp
If you're a junior or senior in high school, you can apply to receive three hours of college credit through Anderson University's Launch Program for attending Orangehaus Music Business Camp.
When taken for credit, students have additional online assignments and must pay summer school tuition rates in addition to the summer camp registration cost.
This course satisfies requirements for MUBS 2010 Intro to Music Business listed in the Anderson University catalog.
To learn more about the Launch program and earning college credit while in high school, contact Paula Blount.
What is Orangehaus Music Business Camp?
This is an extraordinary week-long music business experience designed especially for high school students. The unique program was developed by Anderson University music business faculty and is sponsored by Orangehaus Records and Anderson University.
Who can attend the Orangehaus Music Business Camp?
Any high school student interested in learning more about the music business should register for this camp.
What if I can't afford to pay full price?
Scholarship funds are available to those who qualify. Decisions are made based upon academic good standing, passion for music business, and financial need. Contact Dr. Rebecca Chappell or Jill Goodwin to apply.
Do I need to have a background in music?
You don't have to be a musician or to even have a background in music business in order to benefit from this unique program. Classes are available for non-musicians who want to focus on the business side of the industry (management, marketing, promotion).
Should I bring my instrument?
Absolutely! Several opportunities will be available for students to perform, record, or just jam with the other students at the camp.
What is the daily schedule?
Music business classes are scheduled Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. with special concerts and showcases scheduled every evening. Students will meet all together for the morning classes, which focus on the fundamentals of music business. Afternoon classes are selected according to each student's special interests in music business, such as songwriting, producing, marketing, etc. There will be a Saturday morning "wrap-up" session before the camp ends at noon.
Who will be teaching the music business classes?
Instructors are music business faculty at Anderson University, assisted by award-winning producers, engineers, songwriters, entertainment attorneys, booking agents, managers, and live performance producers who currently work in the industry.
What does the registration fee include?
Price includes tuition, housing, and meals. You must pay a 10% non-refundable deposit at the time of registration.
Will I need additional money during the camp?
Students may want to bring some additional money for extra snacks or bookstore items.
What type of lodging is provided?
Housing is on the beautiful Anderson University campus in Morrison Hall. Each dorm room accommodates two students and we will attempt to honor any roommate requests. Students will be issued a swipe card for entrance to Morrison Hall and an individual room key. (Note: a $50 charge will be assessed for each room key not returned at the end of camp.)
Are linens provided?
You may bring your own linens to camp or Anderson University linen service will provide the following for $10.50:
1 blanket
2 single sheets
1 pillow case
2 bath towels
1 hand towel
1 wash cloth
1 soap
How do you ensure student safety?
University police and security will be present on campus at all times. Dormitory doors are locked at all times. Students are provided with a swipe card for the dormitory building entrance and a key for individual rooms.
What is camp's policy on discipline?
All camp participants will be provided with rules of conduct and are expected to adhere to these rules. Any student who violates these policies will be sent home immediately.
All of our buildings are air-conditioned, so students will want to dress appropriately. Also, clothing should not display any questionable writing or design that would be offensive to the guidelines of Anderson University.
Where will the music business camp be held?
Orangehaus Music Business Camp will take place in the Krannert Fine Arts Building on the campus of Anderson University in Anderson, Ind. (35 miles northeast of Indianapolis)
For more information about the camp or to apply for a scholarship, contact:
Dr. Rebecca Chappell / rachappell@anderson.edu / (765) 641-4461.
For information about registration, room, or board:
Jill Goodwin / kjgoodwin@anderson.edu / (765) 641-4144.
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A Swiss ban on exports of luxury goods to North Korea is weakening the regime's ability to buy the loyalty of the elite, Radio Free Asia reported Wednesday.
RFA quoted the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry as saying North Korea bought 87 watches worth US$11,000 just between January to April this year, before the sanctions went into force in May.
That rate suggests there will be a serious shortfall in gifts for top officials. Swiss sanctions will also affect other sectors like finance, RFA speculated.
On May 18, the Swiss government froze North Korean assets, closed bank accounts, and banned exports of 25 luxury items to the North.
The regime's imports of Swiss watches nearly doubled from $112,930 in 2011 to $201,880 in 2012 right after Kim Jong-un took power.


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Ramp up Covid-19 vaccines stock, consider implementation of booster doses, NIDS task FG
By Chioma Obinna
Alarmed by a possible COVID-19 4th wave, the Nigerian Infectious Diseases Society, NIDS, on Tuesday urged the Federal government to ramp up the stock of COVID-19 vaccines available in the country as well as consider the immediate implementation of booster doses for fully vaccinated adults.
The society also called on Nigerian governments at all levels to enhance molecular surveillance of SARS CoV-2 variants as well as heighten surveillance for the virus across all ports of entry.
Making this call in a communique issued at the end of its 9th Annual General Meeting & Scientific Conference in Lagos and jointly signed by the President of NIDS, Prof Dimie Ogoina and the General Secretary, NIDS, Dr Uche Unigwe, the society called on all Nigerians to present themselves for COVID-19 vaccination as all vaccines used in Nigeria are safe and effective.
READ ALSO: COVID-19 Omicron variant: Ayade suspends 2021 Carnival Calabar
They also advised the government to ensure that the immunocompromised and other vulnerable adults get the booster doses as well as commence the vaccination of children and adolescents.
The Infectious diseases experts said with the current poor COVID-19 risk perception among the general population, increase in international travel and emerging SARS CoV-2 variants of concern, high vaccine hesitancy among the public and healthcare workers, and low COVID-19 vaccination coverage, it all suggest that Nigeria was still at risk of a 4th wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Vaccination remains the most cost-effective strategy to protect the population against COVID-19.
"NIDS is urging the Federal Government of Nigeria to ramp up the stock of COVID-19 vaccines available in the country and consider the immediate implementation of booster doses for fully vaccinated adults, especially the immunocompromised and other vulnerable adults, as well as vaccination of children and adolescents.
"This strategy will guarantee adequate population protection against COVID-19, ensure fully vaccinated adults have longer-lasting immunity, protect vulnerable children and adolescents from developing severe disease and mitigate the spread of COVID-19 from unvaccinated children and adolescents to adults," they stated.
They further urged the Federal and State Governments to accelerate the implementation of its vaccine manufacturing initiatives, improve funding for health security and health research as well as expand health insurance coverage via legislation, rely on best evidence and the peculiarities of the Nigerian context in implementing public interventions targeting COVID-19 and other epidemics.
They stressed the need to strengthen the implementation of Infection Prevention Control, IPC, in healthcare facilities, and leverage on private Public Partnership, PPP, to improve preparedness and response to the COVID-19 outbreak and other epidemics in Nigeria.
The society stated that the prevention and response to Infectious Disease threats in the country was constrained by non-implementation of infection prevention and control IPC in healthcare facilities, low health insurance coverage, inadequate PPP in healthcare, poor health research funding and limited investments in health security by both Federal and State governments in Nigeria.
They further called on governments at all levels and health stakeholders to relentlessly implement persuasion-based interventions against vaccine hesitancy in Nigeria in, adding that, in other not to be counterproductive, mandatory vaccination should be implemented with caution, without interfering with fundamental human rights.
"The Society observed that infectious diseases such as COVID-19, Lassa fever, Cholera, Malaria, Tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and re-emergence of Poliovirus, among others, as well as the challenge of antimicrobial resistance, continue to threaten public health in Nigeria,"
Commending the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, for providing leadership and strategic direction in Nigeria's response to various disease challenges, including the ongoing mass COVID-19 vaccination campaigns, NIDS acknowledged the contributions and sacrifices of healthcare workers to the COVID-19 response, despite challenges of poor health infrastructure and inadequate remuneration.
They reaffirmed its strong commitment to advocacy, public sensitization, research, training, and partnership toward advancing the prevention and control of ID in Nigeria, especially in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.


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Blue Jays: Rowdy Tellez could be on the outside looking in
ANAHEIM, CA - MAY 01: Rowdy Tellez #44 of the Toronto Blue Jays laughs during batting practice before the game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on May 1, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) /
Toronto Blue Jays slugger Rowdy Tellez could be on the outside looking in when the team heads north at the conclusion of spring training.
This season MLB teams will be permitted to roster 26 players as opposed to the usual 25, however, the extra roster spot still does not guarantee first baseman, Rowdy Tellez, an opening day job with the Blue Jays.
The 24-year old does not offer manager Charlie Montoyo much in terms of positional flexibility and employed somewhat of an all or nothing approach at the plate last season. Tellez did connect for 21 round-trippers in his rookie campaign but he also whiffed 116 times which equated to a 28.4 K/% in 2019.
The Blue Jays added Travis Shaw this offseason who figures to see the lions share of work at first base this upcoming season. Shaw is coming off a disappointing season of his own, however, he can also spell Vladimir Guerrero Jr. off at third base if need be.
Brandon Drury can play all over the infield and outfield and while he has seen limited action at first base he did line up there 12 times last season for Montoyo. There was also talk in camp earlier this week that Lourdes Gurriel Jr. may also get a look at first base during Grapefruit League action.
Outfielders Derek Fisher and Anthony Alford are out of options and will presumably get an extended look and every opportunity to make the team in order to avoid being exposed to waivers. Tellez still has a minor league option remaining and could be sent down to Buffalo without hitting the wire.
It is also being speculated that Joe Panik will make the team in a utility role while Reese McGuire is a lock to back up Danny Jansen. The Jays could even use the extra spot to keep third catcher Caleb Joseph in the fold while McGuire deals with his legal troubles.
At the end of the day, it may come down to Tellez or Drury for the final roster spot and Drury does offer more positional depth although Tellez offers more power. Tellez will have to come storming out fo the gate in spring training and prove he has the ability to cut down his swing and have consistent productive at-bats.
dark. Next. Blue Jays announce starting pitchers for spring games
It should be interesting to see how it all plays out in the coming weeks and where Tellez ends up for Opening Day.


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Distribution
South Africa, Madagascar.

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Tephritinae
Taxa named by Mario Bezzi
Insects described in 1924
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In 2016, the most recent year for which data is available, there were 563 anime characters on Netflix, which is almost 1.3 times the number of Disney characters.There are now around 50 million anime fans in the United States....


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EA surprised gamers earlier this month when they decided to announce the availability of Unravel Two during their E3 conference. Now, those who've neglected to dive into developer CoolWood Interactive's new cooperative puzzle platformer have the chance to get a taste of the action because a 10-hour trial version of the game is now available on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
The Unravel Two demo allows players to experience the first two stages of the game. It can be played both in single player and via local co-op, allowing you to experience the title's unique tethered multiplayer mechanics (think Knuckles Chaotix on the Sega 32X, sans the pain and forgettable sidekicks). As an added bonus to players, any progress made during the trial will also carry over to the full game if you choose to purchase it. The Unravel 2 trial runs from today through June 30th. That said, you'll want to act fast if you want to sample what EA and CoolWood's latest 2.5D yarn is all about.
Released on June 9th, Unravel Two is the sequel to CoolWood Interactive's 2016 puzzle platformer starring Yarny, a loveable lump of red thread with a penchant for repairing the bonds between people. While the original game was a solo experience, Unravel Two shakes things up. It includes a fully fledged cooperative mode where two players must work together to solve puzzles and manipulate the world around them to complete the main story. Additionally, the game features a number of challenge levels, where the difficulty is ramped up considerably.


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This certificate is designed for registered and licensed OTs, PTs and other rehabilitation professionals who wish to study advanced neuroscience and neuro-based rehabilitation intervention strategies.


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LYME DOESN'T HAVE
TO RULE YOU.
In 2004, when I was first diagnosed with Lyme disease, few doctors knew how to treat it, despite the fact that it is the fastest-growing epidemic disease in the United States, with over 300,000 new cases every year. It was (and still is) widely unrecognized (due to flawed CDC guidelines and lab tests and lack of education), and masquerades as a variety of other diseases, including chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, arthritis, MS and Parkinson's. People with Lyme disease are misunderstood, mistreated and misdiagnosed, and generally receive less support than people who have other serious illnesses. Because of this, I created three great resources where people with Lyme disease could get accurate testing and treatment information, as well as find much-needed support about how to deal with the devastating social, financial and emotional consequences of Lyme. My first book, "The Lyme Disease Survival Guide" focuses on the latter subjects, while my best-selling book, "Insights into Lyme Disease Treatment" shares the perspectives of 13 Lyme-literate doctors about how to effectively treat Lyme, and my third book, "Beyond Lyme Disease" describes the other factors that make people with Lyme sick, besides infections.
Beyond Lyme Disease
Many things make people with Lyme disease sick, besides infections. If you've used antibiotics and herbs, tested for all of the co-infections, seen many Lyme doctors, and are still not well, maybe it's time to look Beyond Lyme Disease. Mold, dental infections, trauma, hormonal imbalances, and toxins- just to name a few- are other factors that make people with Lyme sick. You can learn about these factors, and more, in this groundbreaking work- and discover what to do to get well, once and for all!
Insights Into Lyme Disease Treatment
Lyme is the fastest-growing epidemic disease in the United States, with over 300,000 new cases every year. It often masquerades as other illnesses, such as chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, Parkinson's, lupus and MS, as well as others. Most doctors aren't trained to recognize chronic Lyme disease, but even if they can, they often find themselves perplexed by the challenges of an incredibly complex and difficult-to-treat disease. In this bestselling work, discover how 13 Lyme disease experts have successfully treated their patients, using a holistic, integrative approach.
The Lyme Disease Survival Guide: Physical, Lifestyle and Emotional Strategies for Healing
Lyme disease presents a fierce battle for the body, mind and spirit. Many people with Lyme disease lose friends, family, their homes, jobs and livelihood to this insidious disease. The Lyme Disease Survival Guide provides insights into the medical, emotional and lifestyle challenges of Lyme, so that you don't have to feel alone in your struggle against Lyme. The hope, humor, and little helps in this book will encourage you and enable you to survive Lyme and even laugh a little as you break through into higher places of healing.
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Author Peter James And Sidekick Track Seaside Crime (NPR Books)
Morning Edition [7 min 20 sec]
Correction Aug. 7, 2012
Earlier Web versions of this story, as well as the audio, included a description of a scene in one of Peter James' books, and gave the wrong title of the book in which the scene is included.
Any tour of Brighton, England, has to begin at the Royal Pavilion, according to crime writer Peter James. Built by a king for his mistress 200 years ago, its Taj Mahal-like spires are the city's best-known landmark.
James' latest novel, Not Dead Yet, features — spoiler alert! — a pivotal scene in the pavilion's dining room, with its one-and-a-half ton crystal chandelier. Without giving too much away — the book won't be released in the U.S. until November – let's just say it might have something to do with the aforementioned chandelier.
"King George the Fourth was scared to sit under it because he was always worried it might come crashing down. And guess what happens in the book," James says with a laugh.
James lists his interests as criminology, science and the paranormal. He has worked in Hollywood, drives fast cars and has a house just outside Brighton and an apartment in London.
Finding His Collaborator
In contrast, the tall, smiling man beside him seems to blend into the scenery. He's former detective chief superintendent Dave Gaylor. And despite their different styles the two men are friends and, they would say, collaborators.
James had been hanging out with local cops since the 1980s, picking their brains for his crime novels.
"And one day one of them says to me, 'Oh, there's a homicide detective you ought to meet. Young guy. Dave Gaylor. You'll find him interesting,' " James recalls.
When James visited Gaylor's office, it was total chaos.
"It was full of blue and green crates, bulging with manila folders. I said: 'Are you moving?' And he looked at me with this sardonic smile, and said, 'No, these are my dead friends,'" James says.
Gaylor picks up the tale.
"Peter arrived on a midweek morning and asked if he could be like a fly on the wall," Gaylor says. "He's a fly that I've not been able to get rid of ever since."
In that first meeting, superintendent Gaylor explained that he'd been handed all the unsolved murders in the county of Sussex. Then he asked James what he was working on.
"So I started telling him and he said: 'Hang on a second. Wouldn't your character have done this, and wouldn't he have used an outside inquiry team to do that?' And I thought: 'Wow, this guy's got real bandwidth,' " James says.
A Fictional Cop Is Born
And that's how the fictional Roy Grace was born. A homicide cop for whom detection is like threedimensional chess. And though the character's private life is fiction, many of his cases are based on Gaylor's own experiences in Brighton, a city with a genteel appearance, but which has one of Britain's worst murder rates and a long history of organized crime.
From the Royal Pavilion, it's on to The Lanes, a medieval maze of twisting, pedestrian alleyways that was once a den of thieves and pickpockets, James says.
"Brighton began as a smugglers village, so [it has] a long criminal antecedent," he says. "Then it became like a spa, a place to take the salt water."
And in 1841, the railroad came.
"And all the villains in London, which was not a good place to be, thought, 'Oh, I'll move to the seaside. Much nicer.' And they brought prostitution, cockfighting, illegal gambling, protection racketeering … and they transformed the city. And you hear the gulls all the time," James says, "I think the gulls are like a part of the kind of music of Brighton."
Then he asks his friend, "Have you ever roasted a gull, Dave?"
"Not yet," Gaylor replies.
A Rich Criminal History
Today The Lanes are a dense concentration of antique stores and bistros catering to Brighton's moneyed mix of university students and retirees, its vibrant gay community and young professionals of all persuasions. Here and there, though, there are hints of Brighton's more colorful side.
"This guy, thinly veiled, is appearing in my next book," James says as he introduces Derek Laward, a jeweler in Brighton.
"Derek's been helping on research on the new book I'm writing right now, [and I've been] picking his brains a little bit about the dark side of Brighton," he says.
Laward responds: "That's right. The darker side of Brighton."
Asked if he's had experience with Brighton's darker side, Laward says with a laugh, "Yes, you could say that. Somewhere along the line."
James and Gaylor continue their tour by heading uphill into a neighborhood of low Edwardian row houses and small shops called Pavilion Gardens. It looks respectable enough, but the men say the area is home to fourth- and fifth-generation crime families and has an active drug trade.
"If Roy Grace wants to find an old villain, this is where he'd start looking," James says. "Look, we're actually about to meet a police officer, Sean McDonald, who actually I play poker with."
How is he at bluffing?
"Doesn't give much away," James says.
"No, doesn't give much away. I think that's what helps in the books, doesn't it, as well?" says the policeman.
Something else that helps the books is a meticulous attention to forensic and procedural detail. James still goes out with Brighton police officers regularly. The science is changing so fast it has transformed detective work, James says, and he wants cops who read his novels to know he's on top of that.
Another Brighton landmark, the English Channel chews at a pebbly beach. There's a panoramic view of the city's rain-swept seafront with its elegant, cream-colored houses and expensive hotels.
To James and Gaylor, these are crime scenes, real and imagined. The imagined can illuminate the real, James says, and can help us better understand ourselves and each other. He says this is why he writes crime novels.
"I'm fascinated in human nature, why people do the things they do," James says. "And I don't think anybody sees more of human nature in the course of, say, a 30-year career, than a police officer at any rank and any level."
James writes a book a year. He hands one in, wakes up the next day and starts on the next one. With Gaylor's help, of course.
"We can sit and chat for an hour. Then he has to go away for nine months and write the book. So as far as I'm concerned, you know, I've got it made," Gaylor says.


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My laptop isnt HD just a standard laptop, i have a rough idea of what im after but thought someone on here could give me a link on play.com or amazing just to make sure i buy the right one.
or any variation on it. Just make sure your TV also has a VGA input. Otherwise you can get "VGA to RCA" or maybe a VGA to HDMI converter but these can be pricey.
Nice one mate, that ones spot on, just ordered it!


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Q: .NET Core - Is DateTime Ticks value calculated differently on Windows and Linux platforms? I've run in to an unexpected behavior while running some tests involving time zones.
Running the below test via XUnit and my IDE (Rider) on Windows, I get different Ticks values for the local and UTC dates below.
When I run the below test on Ubuntu WSL (as part of a Docker build), the values are the same. And so for the following test to pass on both platforms, I have to include a check for the Windows OS.
Both my local Windows and the Ubuntu WSL instance are configured for the local timezone (London/Europe, in BST at the time of writing).
Are ticks calculated differently for .NET DateTimes on Windows and Linux platforms?
According to: http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en/netfxbcl/thread/fde7e5b0-e2b9-4d3b-8a63-c2ae75e316d8

DateTime.Ticks is documented as "number of 100-nanosecond intervals
that have elapsed since 12:00:00 midnight, January 1, 0001".  That is
1-Jan-0001 local time.  If you convert your DateTime to UTC, Ticks
will then be number of 100-nanosecond intervals that have elapsed
since 12:00:00 midnight, January 1, 0001 UTC.  Potentially different
that 1-Jan-0001 local time, ergo the two Ticks values will be
different.

... but under Ubuntu WSL the Ticks value is the same.
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public void TestTimeZoneWindowsLinuxTicksBehaviour()
{
    DateTime compareDateTimeLocal2 = new DateTime(2001, 08, 01, 06, 0, 0, DateTimeKind.Local);

    DateTime compareDateTimeUtc2 = compareDateTimeLocal2.ToUniversalTime();

    bool isWindows = System.Runtime.InteropServices.RuntimeInformation.IsOSPlatform(System.Runtime.InteropServices.OSPlatform.Windows);

    if (isWindows)
    {
        Assert.NotEqual(compareDateTimeLocal2.Ticks, compareDateTimeUtc2.Ticks);
    }
    else
    {
        Assert.Equal(compareDateTimeLocal2.Ticks, compareDateTimeUtc2.Ticks);
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New Rural Economy Toolkit to support "missed opportunity" around rural relevance to UK productivity and prosperity
News Economy Institute of Economic Development A thriving rural economy
The Institute of Economic Development (IED) and the Rural Services Network (RSN) have devised a new practitioner-focused toolkit which is intended as a guide for "anyone seeking to raise rural relevance in the economic agenda".
The Rural Economy Toolkit, launched on 12th November, is designed to ensure that rural areas are better recognised in economic strategies and to enable the identification of new opportunities to drive forward rural initiatives.
The IED and RSN collectively believe that rural economies present great opportunities for the UK and have been somewhat overlooked in recent economic policy, including in the development of the UK Industrial Strategy (and subsequent local versions) and the Government's Plan for Jobs. A recent report from the RSN states that predominantly rural areas in England contributed £260 billion of Gross Value Added to the national economy during 2018, which accounts for almost a 16% share of England's economic output. That rural share has reduced somewhat over time, from 16.4% in 2010 to 15.9% in 2018, as London has expanded further its share of the country's activity.
Acknowledging that "the situation needs to be addressed", with the UK required to better utilise its overall resource base, its existing built assets and infrastructure and the whole of its population through more even distribution of productive effort, the Rural Economy Toolkit:
Uncovers the issues that are preventing rural economies from gaining full recognition.
Reviews some of the policy drivers that are affecting rural economies.
Outlines some of the 'mega trends' which will create change in rural economies but links these to opportunities.
Provides a number of case studies of different rural economy initiatives as well as some examples of successful rural businesses.
Identifies the steps that can be taken to ensure that rural economies remain in the economic narrative.
Summarises the key measures that rural economies can address to answer "what looks good".
Speaking ahead of the toolkit's formal launch on Thursday, IED Chair Bev Hurley CBE and RSN CEO Graham Biggs MBE said: "Current economic strategies in the UK tend towards an urban narrative with the important rural agenda overlooked – despite the importance of resources, activities and people in these areas to the future economic strength of the country.
Many drivers of change in the economy have an important rural dimension and create economic opportunities. The most important drivers in this report are identified as low carbon, digitisation, ageing and wealth creation. There are many examples of best practice, where rethinking a rural approach led to economic gains ignored by mainstream strategy. This toolkit approach encourages lateral thinking not standardisation. There is no such thing as 'rural businesses' – any business can thrive in a rural setting.
The Rural Economy Toolkit provided sets out how rural areas can define themselves; find and present the relevant data; use comparators and time series data to identify strengths and weaknesses and then combine this with lived experience to seize the initiative in strategy."
Rural economy 'best practice' featuring in the toolkit are the Borderlands Growth Deal, Broadband for the Rural North, National Innovation Centre for Ageing, South West Mutual and Transition Town Totnes. There is also a handy 'top tips' guide on the things that should be considered to deliver a successful economic strategy.
Click here to download the Rural Economy Toolkit as a flipbook (works best if you select view in full screen)
Click here to download the Rural Economy Toolkit as a pdf
Rural Services Network and Institute of Economic Development work together to support rural...
Institute of Economic Development – Online CPD Training on Delivering Rural Economic Growth...
Rural Toolkit Launch
The Plunkett Foundation write to Local Authority Leaders
The geography of the COVID-19 crisis in England
The Green Man pub opens a village shop as it bounces back from Covid


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- Max increases are based on APR's actual measured stock values and not those reported by VW.
- Reported wheel figures measured using a Dynapack Dynamometer with a US Spec 2015 MK7 Golf Tiptronic, using SAEJ1349 correction and an average of multiple runs. Crank figures are estimated based on the measured wheel figures. Results may vary depending upon environmental conditions, vehicle, transmission, vehicle health, operating conditions, temperatures, fuel grade, dyno type, dyno setup, other variables and other modifications.
Dyno testing is a great way to gauge power increases over the entire rev range but may not translate to real world performance. Through GPS based acceleration testing, APR's Engineers were able to verify increases made on the dyno translated to a faster and quicker vehicle on the street. Please note the factory speed limiter was removed for the stock acceleration tests.
The results were astounding. By simply adding the APR Stage I ECU upgrade, the 2015 Golf Tiptronic test vehicle completed every test quicker than the stock vehicle by a large margin and even bested our own stock MK7 GTI DSG results with ease. 0-60 MPH times were reduced by 1.101 seconds while the 62-124 MPH occurred in less than half the stock vehicle's time at 16.758 seconds or 19.9 seconds sooner! Acceleration tests were conducted all the way to 125 MPH, which was completed in 23.637 seconds with APR stage 1 software and 45.685 seconds with the stock software.
Utilizing APR's Stage II software with the APR Intake System and APR Downpipe, the gap between stock and modified grew even further. Once again, the APR Stage II equipped Golf was faster in every test, and showed excellent improvements over the APR Stage I equipped vehicle. Most noteworthy was the 0-125 MPH sprint, which was completed 25.161 seconds faster than stock. At the standard US bus length of 45 feet, the APR Stage II equipped vehicle finished the 0-125 MPH test with the stock vehicle an astonishing 8.55 bus lengths behind! Even more impressive was the fact this test was completed in under a half mile (.464 miles), while the stock vehicle needed 1.2 miles of runway to complete the test!
- Data collected at the same location with a US Spec 2015 Volkswagen Golf Tiptronic via a Racelogic P-Box with ASR disabled, sport mode, and automatic redline shifts. Stage II tests were conducted with the APR Intake and APR Downpipe installed. The stock speed limiter was removed in stock mode to enable testing at higher speeds. Results will vary depending upon location, environmental conditions, vehicle, transmission, shift points, vehicle health, operating conditions, temperatures, fuel grade, weight, tires, other modifications and more.
APR's DirectPort Programming is now available! Any APR Dealer in the world, connected to the Internet, has direct access to APR's latest ECU upgrades for loading directly over the vehicle's OBD-II port. This completely eliminates the need to remove and open the ECU for currently available files and can be uninstalled at any time without a trace!
- All stages may not be available for all vehicles.
- Please note vehicle manufacturers issue many ECU part numbers and revisions throughout their vehicle lineup. As such, some ECUs may be temporarily unavailable as new parts and/or revisions are released. If the vehicle's ECU part number and revision is known, availability can be checked at any APR Dealer.
- Stage II pricing only applies to customers who have purchased an APR ECU Upgrade after February 16th, 2015.
- Upgrade to Stage II with a brand new APR Downpipe Brand New APR Downipipe Free! Free!