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import os, itertools

from typing import Any, List, Mapping, Optional, Sequence, Tuple, Union

import numpy as np

from iree.compiler.ir import *
from iree.compiler.dialects import arith, func, linalg, scf, func, tensor

from mlir.sandbox.compilation import attach_inplaceable_attributes, attach_passthrough
from mlir.sandbox.problem_definition import *
from mlir.sandbox.utils import *

from . import ops

# TODO: Orthogonal configuration object.
avx512 = True

RANK_RELATED_DIMS = "DHW"

def find_contiguous_rank_dims(lst: str) -> Tuple[int, int]:
  """Returns a the positions of the rank-related dimensions in the list.

  Return a pair of values where the first value is the index of the first
  rank-related dimension and the second value is the index of the dimension
  immediately after the last rank-related dimension in the input format string.
  Expects rank-related dimensions to be contiguous in the format.

  Arguments:
  lst: convolution format string containing 'D', 'H' and 'W' to indicate
    rank-related dimensions.
  """
  start, end = None, None
  for i, char in enumerate(lst):
    if char in RANK_RELATED_DIMS:
      if start is None:
        start = i
      end = i
  return start, end + 1

class ConvolutionProblem(ProblemDefinition):
  """Benchmarking problem definition for 1/2/3D convolutions.

  Supports various convolution formats, to be specified at construction time,
  as long as the "image" dimensions (depth, height, width) are contiguous and
  provided in the same order. For example, NCHW is supported but NHCW or NCWH
  are not. Note that in practice, "image" dimension names are interchangeable.
  """

  def __init__(self, input_format: str, kernel_format: str,
               strides: Optional[List[int]], dilations: Optional[List[int]]):
    """Creates a new ConvolutionProblem definition with the given specification.

    The rank and kind of the convolution are specified by the formatting
    strings. Each character in the string corresponds to one dimension of the
    convolution, with the following characters supported:

      D: depth dimension of the image;
      H: height dimension of the image;
      W: width dimension of the image;
      N: number of the image (input only);
      C: input channels of the image;
      F: output channels of the image (kernel only).

    D and H characters may be missing to create a 2d or 1d convolution,
    respectively. The D, H, W characters must be provided in this order and be
    contiguous in the string. Other characters are mandatory and may appear
    anywhere in the format string.

    The format of the output is derived as:

      - all non-DHW dimensions of the input that precede DHW in the input format
        specification, in the same order, except C.
      - all non-DHW dimensions of the kernel hat precede DHW in the kernel
        format specification, in the same order, except C.
      - DHW dimensions;
      - all non-DHW dimensions of the input that follow DHW in the input format,
        in the same order, except C.
      - all non-DHW dimensions of the kernel that follow DHW in the kernel
        format, in the same order, except C.

    The convolution can have strides and dilations provided as extra arguments.

    The IR builder for the operation is expected to exist in the "ops" object
    (typically, module) visible in the scope under the name "conv_nd_ifmt_kfmt"
    where n is the confolution rank, ifmt is the lowercased input format and
    kfmt is the lowercased kernel format.

    Arguments:
    input_format: format of the input as described above.
    kernel_format: format of the kernel as described above.
    strides: convolution strides, if None, assumed to be all 1.
    dilations: convolution dilations, if None, assumed to be all 1.
    """
    rank = len(input_format) - 2
    assert len(kernel_format) == rank + 2

    if strides is None:
      strides = [1] * rank
    if dilations is None:
      dilations = [1] * rank

    assert len(strides) == rank
    assert len(dilations) == rank
    for char in input_format:
      assert char in "NCDHW", "Unexpected input format specifier."
    for char in kernel_format:
      assert char in "CFDHW", "Unexpected kernel format specifier."

    name = format(
        f"conv_{len(input_format) - 2}d_{input_format.lower()}_{kernel_format.lower()}"
    )
    assert name in ops.__dict__, "Operation not defined."

    self.__strides = strides
    self.__dilations = dilations
    self.__input_format = input_format
    self.__kernel_format = kernel_format
    self.__op_builder = ops.__dict__[name]

  @property
  def keys(self) -> List[str]:
    """Returns the list of parameter keys for the current problem definition."""
    result = list(self.__input_format)
    result += [
        "K" + char if char in "DHW" else char
        for char in self.__kernel_format
        if char.upper() != "C"
    ]
    result += ["strides", "dilations"]
    return result

  def __infer_output_shape(self, sizes: Mapping[str, Any]) -> List[int]:
    """Compute the output shape given the list of problem parameters."""
    input_rank_dims_start, input_rank_dims_end = find_contiguous_rank_dims(
        self.__input_format)
    kernel_rank_dims_start, kernel_rank_dims_end = find_contiguous_rank_dims(
        self.__kernel_format)

    # 1. Non-DHW leading input dimensions except C.
    output_dims = [
        sizes[d]
        for d in self.__input_format[:input_rank_dims_start]
        if d != "C"
    ]

    # 2. Non-DHW leading kernel dimensions except C.
    for d in self.__kernel_format[:kernel_rank_dims_start]:
      if d == "C":
        continue
      output_dims.append(sizes[d])

    # 3. DHW dimensions.
    output_dims += [
        sizes[d]
        for d in self.__input_format[input_rank_dims_start:input_rank_dims_end]
    ]

    # 4. Non-DHW trailing input dimensions except C.
    output_dims += [
        sizes[d] for d in self.__input_format[input_rank_dims_end:] if d != "C"
    ]

    # 5. Non-DHW trailing kernel dimensions except C.
    for d in self.__kernel_format[kernel_rank_dims_end:]:
      if d == "C":
        continue
      output_dims.append(sizes[d])
    return output_dims

  def shapes_builder(self, sizes: Mapping[str, Any]) -> List[List[int]]:
    """Constructs the tensor shapes given problem parameters."""
    strides, dilations = sizes["strides"], sizes["dilations"]
    rank = len(self.__input_format) - 2

    # The input size is computed by increasing its rank-related dimensions to
    # accommodate kernel sizes with eventual strides and dilations, e.g.:
    #   dims(I) = [N,
    #             (H - 1) * SH + 1 + (KH - 1) * DH + 1,
    #             (W - 1) * SW + 1 + (KW - 1) * DW + 1,
    #.             C]
    #
    # Shape relations on rank-related dimensions:
    #      iw = [(ow - 1) * sw + 1] + [(kw - 1) * dw + 1] - 1
    #   => iw = [(ow - 1) * sw] + [(kw - 1) * dw] + 1
    #   => ow = [iw - (kw - 1) * dw - 1] / sw + 1
    input_shape = []
    for char in self.__input_format:
      if char in RANK_RELATED_DIMS[-rank:]:
        attribute_pos = RANK_RELATED_DIMS[-rank:].index(char)
        ow = sizes[char]
        sw = strides[attribute_pos]
        kw = sizes["K" + char]
        dw = dilations[attribute_pos]
        input_shape.append(((ow - 1) * sw + 1) + ((kw - 1) * dw + 1) - 1)
      else:
        input_shape.append(sizes[char])

    # The kernel size is derived directly from the corresponding parameters,
    # e.g.:
    #  dims(K) = [KH, KW, C, F].
    # C is provided for the input, take it there/
    kernel_shape = []
    for char in self.__kernel_format:
      if char not in RANK_RELATED_DIMS[-rank:]:
        kernel_shape.append(sizes[char])
      else:
        kernel_shape.append(sizes["K" + char])

    return [input_shape, kernel_shape, self.__infer_output_shape(sizes)]

  def stride_dilation_input_scaler(self):
    # Input scaler: we need to account for sizes and strides which involves
    # covering lattice computations. We just unroll a few common cases.
    scaler = []
    for stride, dilation in zip(self.__strides, self.__dilations):
      # If the stride is 1, we touch all input points along dim.
      if stride == 1:
        scaler.append(1)
      # If the stride is 2 and the dilation is a multiple of 2, we only touch
      # half of the input points along dim.
      # TODO: this should actually be a layout optimization in the compiler.
      elif stride == 2:
        if dilation % 2 is 0:
          # This also holds when kernel size is 1
          scaler.append(2)
        else:
          scaler.append(1)
      else:
        assert False, f'unsupport special case for stride = {stride}'
    return scaler

  def gflop_count_builder(self, sizes: Mapping[str, Any]) -> float:
    """Returns the GFLOp count given problem parameters.

    Note: the problem parameters are always "output and kernel parameters", so
    we do not need special handling to account for strides and dilations:
    every output point is obtained by reducing across the kernel dimensions
    """
    return 2.0 * np.prod([
        sizes[k] for k in set(sizes.keys()) - set(["strides", "dilations"])
    ]) / 1.e9

  def gbyte_count_builder(self, sizes: Mapping[str, Any],
                          types: Sequence[np.dtype]) -> float:
    """Return the GByte count given problem parameters."""
    shapes = self.shapes_builder(sizes)

    input_shape, kernel_shape, output_shape = shapes
    input_np_type, kernel_np_type, output_np_type = types

    input_scaler = self.stride_dilation_input_scaler()
    input_gbytes = (1.e-9 * np.prod(input_shape) *
                    np.dtype(input_np_type).itemsize) / np.prod(input_scaler)
    kernel_gbytes = 1.e-9 * np.prod(kernel_shape) * np.dtype(
        kernel_np_type).itemsize
    # Output should only be counted as written because we are supposedly
    # overwriting the data without reading it.
    output_gbytes = 1.e-9 * np.prod(output_shape) * np.dtype(
        output_np_type).itemsize
    return input_gbytes + kernel_gbytes + output_gbytes

  def tensors_np_builder(self, sizes: Mapping[str, Any],
                         types: Sequence[np.dtype]) -> List[np.dtype]:
    """Returns random NumPy suitable for calling the kernel."""
    shapes = self.shapes_builder(sizes)
    tensors = [
        realign(np.random.rand(*s).astype(t), byte_alignment=64)
        for s, t in zip(shapes, types)
    ]
    # Uncomment to simplify debugging.
    # tensors = [
    #     realign(np.arange(1, np.prod(s) + 1).reshape(s).astype(t), \
    #             byte_alignment=64) \
    #     for s, t in zip(shapes, types)
    # ]
    tensors[-1].fill(0.)
    return tensors

  def check_np(self, I: np.dtype, K: np.dtype, O: np.dtype):
    """Checks whether the computation results correspond to the reference

    implementation.

    Given the list of NumPy arrays, computes the expected result and compares it
    with the actual result. Raises ValueError on mismatch.
    """
    reference_O = np.zeros(O.shape)

    input_rank_dims_start, input_rank_dims_end = find_contiguous_rank_dims(
        self.__input_format)
    kernel_rank_dims_start, kernel_rank_dims_end = find_contiguous_rank_dims(
        self.__kernel_format)

    # Compute the output rank-related dimensions by doing the computation
    # inverse to that of shape_builder. An alternative would be to extract them
    # from the shape of O but that requires knowing their position in the list.
    input_rank_dims = I.shape[input_rank_dims_start:input_rank_dims_end]
    kernel_rank_dims = K.shape[kernel_rank_dims_start:kernel_rank_dims_end]
    # Shape relations on rank-related dimensions:
    #      iw = [(ow - 1) * sw + 1] + [(kw - 1) * dw + 1] - 1
    #   => iw = [(ow - 1) * sw] + [(kw - 1) * dw] + 1
    #    => ow = [iw - (kw - 1) * dw - 1] / sw + 1
    iw = np.array(input_rank_dims)
    kw = np.array(kernel_rank_dims)
    dw = np.array(self.__dilations)
    sw = np.array(self.__strides)
    ones = np.ones(iw.shape, dtype=int)
    output_rank_dims = tuple((iw - (kw - ones) * dw - ones) // sw + 1)
    input_parallel_dim = self.__input_format[::-1].index("N")
    kernel_parallel_dim = self.__kernel_format[::-1].index("F")

    # Compute the convolution by taking (overlapping) output-sized slices of the
    # input that start at 0,1,...,KH, 0,1,...KW offsets, computing their
    # tensordot-product with the corresponding slices of the kernel, and
    # accumulating the result by addition. For example, for the NHWC, HWCF
    # convolution, the computation is
    #   O += I[:, kh:kh+H, kw:kw+W, :] . K[kh, kw, :, :] for kh in 0..KH,
    #                                                    for kw in 0..KW.
    # with H, W and C dimensions being reduced by tensordot and N, F remaining.
    for ks in itertools.product(*map(range, kernel_rank_dims)):
      input_slices = []
      ranked_pos = 0
      for char in self.__input_format:
        if char in RANK_RELATED_DIMS:
          # slice(a,b) is just a flexible form of a:b.
          input_slices.append(
              slice(
                  self.__dilations[ranked_pos] * ks[ranked_pos],
                  self.__dilations[ranked_pos] * ks[ranked_pos] +
                  output_rank_dims[ranked_pos]))
          ranked_pos += 1
        else:
          input_slices.append(slice(None))
      slice_input = I[tuple(input_slices)]

      input_strides = []
      ranked_pos = 0
      for i, char in enumerate(self.__input_format):
        if char in RANK_RELATED_DIMS:
          input_strides.append( \
              slice_input.strides[i] * self.__strides[ranked_pos])
          ranked_pos += 1
        else:
          input_strides.append(slice_input.strides[i])
      slice_input.strides = input_strides

      kernel_slices = []
      ranked_pos = 0
      for char in self.__kernel_format:
        if char in RANK_RELATED_DIMS:
          kernel_slices.append(ks[ranked_pos])
          ranked_pos += 1
        else:
          kernel_slices.append(slice(None))
      slice_kernel = K[tuple(kernel_slices)]

      reference_O += np.tensordot(slice_input,
                                  slice_kernel,
                                  axes=([input_parallel_dim],
                                        [kernel_parallel_dim]))

    if not np.allclose(O, reference_O):
      delta = O - reference_O
      max_abs_delta = max(delta.max(), delta.min(), key=abs)
      raise ValueError(f"max_abs_delta: {max_abs_delta} -> FAILURE ")

  def types_mlir_builder(self, sizes: Mapping[str, Any],
                         types: Sequence[Type]) -> List[Type]:
    """Returns the list of MLIR types for arguments of this computation."""
    shapes = self.shapes_builder(sizes)
    return [RankedTensorType.get(s, t) for s, t in zip(shapes, types)]

  def build_problem_under_context_manager(
      self, name: str, mlir_types: Sequence[Type],
      zero_at_each_iteration: bool) -> func.FuncOp:
    """Constructs MLIR that implements the current convolution.

    Expects to operate under MLIR's context manager.

    Arguments:
    name: name of the MLIR function to generate (must be unique in its parent
      module).
    mlir_types: types of arguments of this computation.
    """
    global avx512

    output_type = mlir_types[-1]
    bench = func.FuncOp(name, (mlir_types, [output_type]))
    # TODO: need something much more flexible to add function argument attributes.
    attach_inplaceable_attributes(bench, inplaceable=[False, False, True])
    attach_passthrough(
        bench, [StringAttr.get(os.getenv('SANDBOX_INLINING', 'noinline'))],
        avx512=avx512)

    with InsertionPoint(bench.add_entry_block()):
      tensor_zero = bench.arguments[-1]
      if zero_at_each_iteration:
        zero = arith.ConstantOp(output_type.element_type, 0.0)
        tensor_zero = linalg.fill(zero, outs=[tensor_zero])
      conv = self.__op_builder(bench.arguments[0],
                               bench.arguments[1],
                               outs=[tensor_zero],
                               strides=self.__strides,
                               dilations=self.__dilations)
      func.ReturnOp([conv])

    return bench


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In the second section the emphasis is on the classical balancing and tranquilising breathing practices and a number of meditation techniques: Mantra\n        (various forms of Japa), Drishti (gazing) – Trataka and Akasha.
In the final course, come the more advanced vitalising pranayamas such as Bhastrika and Kapalbhati and the more challenging meditation techniques of\n        Ajapa Japa and Antar Mauna.
For those of you who are already experienced practitioners going back to the beginning can be a wonderful thing, as it is surprising how over time we get\n    stuck in a rut of old ways and have often lost our "beginners mind". While many of you will be familiar with many of these practices, for one reason\n    or another, few of you may have gone to the higher end of these practices in a systematic, informed and sustained way. To do so with the guidance of\n    a highly experienced teacher is a rare and valuable opportunity.
This course is broken into 3 modules. It is delivered online through the IYTA training site and can be commenced at anytime throughout the year. For each\n    tranche, there are four hours of quality video taken from the IYTA Diploma of Yoga Teaching that correspond with the practices. There are designated\n    practices for each week, along with recommended related readings and online self-assessing quizzes.
Every week there is a specific schedule of pranayama and meditation home practice to do and a sequential guide to instruction for each practice. There\n    will also be some set readings on the underpinning theory.
Estimated time required: 30 mins a day of practice for 4 days a week (minimum) and no more than 2 hous of reading and writing each week.
Successful completion for the initial module is a pre-requisite for enrolment in the following module. You will be given reading relevant to that week's\n    practices and more often than not, a short online quiz, while not compulsory it is available for you there to complete. This will enable you to confirm\n    your understanding of the purpose and technique of the designated practices.
To successfully complete each module, you will need to keep a practice journal showing evidence of your regular practice of the prescribed techniques for\n    each week. This requires you to practice the designated practices for that particular week, a minimum of 4 times per week. Your journal will need to\n    be submitted twice for the first module, and just once each for the subsequent modules.. This is so that you can receive detailed feedback from David.
Have the knowledge and experience to conduct dedicated meditation and pranayama classes.
Deepen your personal practice of meditation and pranayama, whether you are currently teaching yoga or not.
If you are currently a Yoga Teacher, it will help you to systematically  teach these practices and integrate them into your yoga class appropriately.
If you are an existing Meditation teacher, it will help you to teach these practices from a significantly more informed and experienced position.
Have a greater sense of who you are and your purpose in life and the joy of enabling others to achieve this.
Have you got questions about Meditation and Pranayama - Level 2? Get in touch for more information.
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Picture these too-common scenarios: Fido is chewing on a rawhide, his absolute favorite treat; you walk past him to get to the laundry room, and he growls repeatedly until you walk away. Fido is eating dinner voraciously from his bowl when your toddler toddles past; Fido growls and snaps at your unsuspecting 2 year-old. Fido is outside, chewing on a tennis ball, when your other dog Fifi runs over to play; Fido lunges and barks at Fifi to scare her away. You're comfortably reading on the couch, with Fido next to you; your husband sits down, and Fido growls until your husband moves to another seat.These behaviors seem quite frightening and yet they happen every day in many dog-owning homes. There is a name for this type of behavior: possession aggression or resource guarding.
When certain dogs are "possessive", they can become aggressive toward anyone they believe may be trying to come between them and their coveted items. Possession aggression can involve food, treats/bones, toys, locations and even people. Some dogs show this type of aggression only toward other dogs (this is often the case when food or highly valued treats are involved); while not ideal, this behavior is less concerning than when people are the target of the aggression. It is normal for dogs to defend their food, territory and pack from intruders. (If you've ever seen a Discovery Channel special about wolves, you've seen them display resource guarding to other wolves after killing a meal.) Unfortunately, while normal, this aggressive behavior is highly undesirable and can be downright dangerous in our domesticated canines.
How do we address this alarming behavior? The first order of business: understanding that is never acceptable for dogs to growl at humans while "guarding" an object or person. It's simply not OK for Fido to growl at you when you're getting ready to tuck into bed for the night, and you disrupt his sleep. The second order of business: if Fido repeatedly displays guarding behavior around certain "resources", then he has lost the right to those resources, with the exception of food. No, Fido doesn't need to chew on a rawhide, if he growls at you when you try and take it away. No, Fido does not need to sleep on the bed or nap on the couch, if he snarls when you sit down. When Fido displays inappropriate and aggressive behavior around certain objects or locations, he has lost the right to those privileges altogether. It is essential to define boundaries for Fido, and limit his "rewards" unless he is behaving appropriately.
Third, if Fido is aggressive to Fluffy the feline or Fifi the canine when eating, then all pets need to be separated when food is present. Close doors, and remove other pets (and children) from the location where Fido is fed. Once Fido is finished eating, the empty food bowl should be removed by an adult, so that Fido won't be tempted to guard the bowl. If Fido is aggressive to family members when eating, this is much more of a concern, especially if there are children in the household. Children should never, ever be present when Fido is eating. In this instance, it is strongly recommended you work with a board-certified veterinary behaviorist to learn the safest techniques to prevent an escalation of Fido's possession aggression. Often, it is recommended that the bowl be placed in front of Fido, and Fido be asked to sit or wait while you back away from the food bowl. This gives you an opportunity to create distance from Fido, then Fido can be given a command to eat while you are at a safe distance. This approach only works if Fido has an understanding of basic commands such as "sit", "stay" and "eat" or "go get it" (release commands). Obedience training is essential to safely implement these techniques. Please call and ask your veterinarian for a list of recommended trainers in the area, who can help with basic obedience training.
Fourth, for any dog displaying resource guarding (and really any dog in general), we often recommend implementing the "Nothing In Life is Free" program. The idea behind this behavioral modification plan is that Fido needs to be asked to "work" for any reward he may receive in life (rewards are defined as food, treats, toys, affection and exercise.) In a nutshell, before Fido is to receive a treat, you will ask him to complete a task to "earn" that treat; this may be as simple as asking him to sit and wait before the treat is given. The same command should be applied to feeding; my dogs have been trained to sit and wait before they are told to eat – on occasion, we've gotten distracted and forgotten to give the dogs their "release" command, and found them drooling over their food bowls 5 minutes later, having not eaten a morsel of food! Fido should sit and wait before exiting the house for a walk, allowing you to walk out the door first. If your household allows pets on the furniture, then Fido should not assume he can jump up on the couch as he pleases, but wait for your invitation to be allowed on the sofa. Even demanding attention (licking your hand as you walk around the house, pawing your knees as you sit at your desk, whining for affection) is not rewarded with this program. With "Nothing In Life is Free" the dog owner initiates all interactions and all rewards- Fido is not allowed to ask, demand or take anything without earning it. For more on this program, click here.
Fifth, and this is an essential rule in canine behavior, inappropriate behavior is never to be addressed with punishment of any sort. Yelling, kicking, smacking, "time outs" in a crate…these punishments are wildly ineffective for dogs and can actually make problem behaviors worse, causing Fido to become more anxious/fearful and subsequently increasing aggression. With our canine and feline friends, we want to reward/positively reinforce good behaviors and ignore bad behaviors (unless there is a danger to a household member, other pet or Fido himself.) Any trainer who recommends punishment, shock or choke collars, "dominance down" or "Alpha rolling" techniques should be avoided at ALL COSTS.
In my experience, many dogs who resource guard have not been asked to adhere to enough rules by their owners. Like kids, canines need boundaries, rules and expectations! (And rewards when these appropriate behaviors are displayed.) With puppies, establishing boundaries early on can often circumvent many problem behaviors described here. If dogs are taught that humans are to be respected and that there are rules in place to be followed, resource guarding can be mitigated if not eliminated. Don't allow Fido to dictate the terms of the household!
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Q: How to test UPSTART feature of ubuntu to see my script gets restarted automatically if it gets killed? I am running my Python script using upstart feature of Ubuntu so that if for whatever reason my Python script dies or gets killed, it can be restarted automatically.
So I decided to use UPSTART feature of Ubuntu to restart the Python script automatically.
After creating the testing.conf file like this in /etc/init/testing.conf -
chdir /tekooz
exec python testing.py
respawn

I ran below sudo command to start it and I can see that process running using ps ax and my python script is also running fine.
root@bx13:/tekooz# sudo start testing
testing start/running, process 27794

This is my below python script -
#!/usr/bin/python
import time

while True:
    print "Hello World"
    time.sleep(5)

But how do I test it to see if my Python script gets killed, then it is getting restarted automatically? I cannot kill the PID as the PID keeps on changing if I do ps ax on my testing.py.
Can anyone tell me how to test this scenario? I am just trying to make sure my script can be restarted automatically if it gets killed or dies.

A: Just run:
sudo status testing

that gives you the status of the running upstart service.
And with tail -f /var/log/syslog you can see if it is respawning.
The "Hello World" goes is I think going nowhere.
I recommend testing with:
#!/usr/bin/python
import time
import os

with open('/var/tmp/testing.log', 'a') as fp:
    try:
        while True:
            print >> fp, "Hello World", os.getpid()
            fp.flush()
            time.sleep(5)
    except Exception as e:
        print >> fp, 'exception', e
        fp.flush()
        raise

and run tail -f /var/tmp/testing.log in an other window.

A: First of all, why is the PID changing? That makes no sense. If you kill the process and see the PID change, that means it was restarted as expected. If you are not killing the script but the PID changes regardless, then your script is getting killed by something and is respawning.
Anyway, you can kill by PID, by name (sudo pkill testing.py) or by killing all running python processes (drastic, but assuming that's the only one running you should be fine): sudo killall python.

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> Saint of the Day > Jan. 21 Memorial of St. Agnes, Virgin and Martyr, Memorial
Jan. 21 Memorial of St. Agnes, Virgin and Martyr, Memorial
Memorial of St. Agnes, Entrance Antiphon:Behold, now she follows the Lamb who was crucified for us, powerful in virginity, modesty her offering, a sacrifice on the altar of chastity. Alleluia Verse for St. Agnes, Jn 15:9b 5b: Remain in my love, says the Lord; whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit. Communion Antiphon, Rev 7:7:The Lamb who is at the center of the throne will lead them to the springs of the waters of life. St. Agnes (c. 304), like St. Cecilia, is to be numbered among the most famous martyrs of Rome. When the Diocletian persecution was at its height, and when priests as well as laymen were apostatizing from the faith, Agnes, a girl of twelve, freely chose to die for Christ. When she was commanded to offer incense to false gods, she raised her hand to Christ and made the Sign of the Cross. When the heathens threatened to bind her hand and foot, she herself hastened to the place of torture as a bride to her wedding feast. Pain had no terror for her–although the fetters slipped from her small hands while even the pagan bystanders were moved to tears.

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Hi there...I was just wondering if it's normal for an HIV doctor to not prescribe HIV medication? I recently tested positive and my initial counts were CD4 210 and VR 150000. I believe I may have been infected late Sept of this year. Should I maybe think of changing doctors?
It's very rarely the case that I'd start antiretroviral (HIV) treatment on the first meeting. There are many factors and laboratory details that one needs prior to deciding on when to start and with which medications. So, in brief, you've not described anything here that would suggest that you're doctor's wrong or that you need to switch.
Nevertheless, with a CD4 count of 210 and viral load in excess of 100,000 (we'd call that "high"), you would be someone that I'd be getting ready to initiate treatment. It's entirely relevant to prepare you for figuring how best to be very adherent to a new treatment regimen and whether there are significant obstacles to adherence such as mental health, housing or substance abuse. In my opinion, it would be important to obtain a HIV drug resistance test, evaluation of kidney, liver, cardiac and bone disease risks (many of these require additional blood tests, and time) before committing to treatment.
Hopefully, your doctor is planning on seeing you back in the clinic in the near future to have some of these important additional discussions-- and as you point out, start on HIV treatments soon.
Changing time of taking meds on my ski holyday?
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New subsea cable set to be installed between Bute and Cumbrae
By Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks / Community, Distribution, Keeping the lights on / 23 January 2019
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has been granted a marine licence to replace one of the two subsea power cables connecting Bute and Cumbrae.
The works, which are due to start early February and are expected to take a month to complete, will see a new cable installed between Kerrylamont Bay in Bute and Bell Bay in Cumbrae.
Ahead of the new cable's arrival, preparatory works on Cumbrae are well advanced with similar work starting on Bute soon. The subsea installation programme in February will have no impact on electricity supplies in the local communities.
Deborah Young, SSEN's Marine Consents Manager, said: "This essential project is part of our ongoing commitment to deliver the best possible service to our customers, and will go a long way to providing a safe, secure and reliable electricity supply across these local communities for many years to come."
Around 90km of submarine cables connecting Scotland's island communities will be replaced during the current Ofgem price control period (RIIO- ED1), which runs from 2015-2023. For more information, please visit www.ssen.co.uk/submarinecables.
The above image shows Bell Bay in Cumbrae.
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We're responsible for maintaining the electricity networks supplying over 3.7 million homes and businesses across central southern England and north of the Central Belt of Scotland. We own one electricity transmission network and two electricity distribution networks, comprising 106,000 substations and 130,000 km of overhead lines and underground cables across one third of the UK. Our first priority is to provide a safe and reliable supply of electricity to the communities we serve in Scotland and England.
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The U of R only recently began generating accurate data related to workplace health and safety. The accuracy of the data is questionable prior to 2010. Starting in 2012, a common data set was established that was used in 2013 and continues into 2014.
Please note that the U of R does not calculate FTEs therefore the number of FTEs is reported as zero.


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Vladimir Putin Arrives In India Today: S-400 Defence System, Nuclear Plant Deal On Cards
Russia and India are expected to sign the $5 billion S-400 Triumf air defence systems deal along with agreements on security and SME
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to arrive in India on October 4 for a two-day bilateral visit. This will be the 19th annual India-Russia bilateral summit. The last annual summit was held on June 1, 2017, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi travelled to St Petersburg, Russia.
The Russian president will be meeting Modi in the evening. Both leaders will hold talks on October 5 after which as many as 20 agreements are expected to be signed, including the purchase of S-400 Triumf air defence systems.
Putin and Modi are also expected to deliberate on important regional and global issues that may include recent US sanctions on crude oil imports from Iran.
The two leaders are expected to review bilateral defence cooperation amid US sanctions against Russian defence manufacturing.
Putin is scheduled to call on President Ram Nath Kovind on October 5.
The Russian leader will also interact with a group of children and will address an India-Russia business meet.
S-400 Air Defence System
The focus of the summit will be an agreement on the S-400 air defence missile system. India is seeking the long-range missile system to strengthen its air defence mechanism, especially along the border with China.
The S-400 is considered as the most advanced long-range surface-to-air missile defence system. China too had purchased the S-400 missile system from Russia in 2014.
On October 2, a top Kremlin foreign policy aide Yury Ushakov said Putin will oversee the signing of the '$5 billion deal'.
The purchase assumes important as it will violate sanctions under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) enforced by the US Congress on arms purchases from Russia, though there is a possibility of a presidential waiver.
The US had warned India against the planned purchase. For months, there have been indications from New Delhi that it will sign the deal notwithstanding the US sanctions.
Asked if US sanctions will hit India over the S-400 purchase deal, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had earlier told PTI, "India has maintained its sovereignty as regards to its relationship with countries. We shall maintain it in all earnestness."
SME Co-Operation
The Centre on October 3 approved signing of an agreement to promote co-operation between small and medium enterprises of the two countries. The move is expected to open up more opportunities for the Indian SME sector through new markets, joint ventures, sharing of best practices and technology collaborations.
Putin and Modi will discuss Geo-political challenges in the Afghanistan-Pakistan region and the security threat India faces from Pakistan. The government has reportedly been in talks with Russia over the latter's defence co-operation with Islamabad. Reports suggest that the issue may be taken up during the bilateral meet.
International regional forums, cultural and people-to-people contact, counter-terrorism, energy security, Syria, science and technology and civil nuclear cooperation are also likely to be on the meet's agenda, according to a India Today report.
Expansion of Nuclear Ties
The two countries are expected to conclude on an 'action plan' for expanding civil nuclear energy partnership, a report by The Economic Times had earlier suggested.
The expansion plan will focus on a second site for a Russian nuclear plant in India and localisation of components for the plants under the 'Make in India' initiative.
The plan will also involve strengthening co-operation for the existing Kudankulam nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu and initiatives in third countries, the report added.
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Philadelphia Business Journal GLP Capital Partners has paid $715 million, or $25265/sf, for the 283,000-square-foot warehouse at 2400 Weccacoe Ave in Philadelphia The Santa Monica, Calif, company bought the industrial property from a venture of...
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Suburban Philadelphia Industrial Building Trades for $19.5Mln
Philadelphia Business Journal Velocity Venture Partners has paid $195 million, or $4311/sf, for the 452,323-square-foot industrial building at 1180 Church Road in Lansdale, Pa, a Philadelphia suburb The Philadelphia investment firm bought the...
Akelius Pays $103Mln for Hyattsville, Md., Apartments
Commercial Observer Akelius has paid $103 million, or $293,447/unit, for the 351-unit Edition apartment property in Hyattsville, Md, about eight miles northeast of Washington, DC The Swedish investor bought the property from a venture of PCCP and...
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Q: Chances when throwing a "D4" (tetrahedron). This is a slightly more advanced example of this question, but instead of having 6 tails or heads resulting from six consecutive coin throws we want to hit all the different 4 sides of D4 tetrahedron dice. We can assume each side has equal $p=1/4$ probability of coming up and that result of consecutive throws are independent.
How many times do we need to throw the D4 to say with 50% probability that all 4 sides has come up in sequence after each other (in any order) at least once?
I am interested in both theoretical approaches and practical methods.

Examples of allowed orders:

*

*1,1,2,1,2,3,4,3,2,...

*1,2,1,4,3,2,1,3,3,...

*4,3,3,3,2,4,1,2,1,...

A: The system is in state $S_k$, $1\leq k\leq4$, if there are $k$ useful last digits. After the first throw we are with probability $1$ in state $S_1$. State $S_4$ is the terminal state. The Markov matrix for this system is
$$A=\left[\matrix{{1\over4}&{1\over4}&{1\over4}&0\cr
{3\over4}&{1\over4}&{1\over4}&0\cr
0&{1\over2}&{1\over4}&0\cr
0&0&{1\over4}&1\cr}\right]\ .$$
This should be read as follows: When we are in state $S_1$, with probability ${1\over4}$ the next throw leaves us in $S_1$, and with probability ${3\over4}$ the next throw brings us to  $S_2$. When we are in state $S_2$, with probability ${1\over4}$ the next throw brings us back to  $S_1$, with probability ${1\over4}$ the next throw leaves us in $S_2$, and with probability ${1\over2}$ the next throw brings us to $S_3$. Etcetera.
We now have to compute the sequence $$x^{(n)}:=A^{n-1}\left[\matrix{1\cr0\cr0\cr0\cr}\right]\qquad(n\geq1)\ ,$$ and find the first $n$ for which $x^{(n)}_4\geq50\%$. The computation shows that this is the case for $n=12$.

A: We can do as in your answer in the linked thread.
Consider three consecutive throws. If they are all distinct, the probability that the next throw is a win is 1/4. Otherwise, we get another sequence of three consecutive throws, and we can try again.
At first, I'll consider the Markov chain whose state space is the set of sequences of three consecutive throws, plus a dummy state $\partial$ (corresponding to a win), and transitions correspond to deleting the first throw and adding a third throw (or winning).
For instance, $(1,2,3)$ can transition to $(2,3,1)$, $(2,3,2)$, $(2,3,3)$ or $\partial$, with probability $1/4$ each.
Now, let's do better. Since the specific throws do not matter ($(1,2,3)$ is as good as $(2,3,1)$), what matters is the number of distinct throws, and their order. We can thus factorize the Markov chain. Let's reduce the state space to:
$$\Sigma = \{(a,a,a), (a,a,b), (a,b,a), (b,a,a),(a,b,c), \partial\},$$
where for instance $(a,a,b)$ corresponds to $(1,1,2)$, $(1,1,3)$, $(1,1,4)$, $(2,1,1)$, etc. The transition matrix for the corresponding Markov chain is:
$$A := \left( \begin{array}{cccccc} 1/4 & 3/4 & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & 1/4 & 1/4 & 1/2 & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & 1/4 & 1/4 & 1/2 & 0 \\ 1/4 & 3/4 & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & 1/4 & 1/4 & 1/4 & 1/4 \\ 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 & 1 \end{array}\right)$$
Note that $\partial$ is an absorbing state: once we have won, we stay at the state "won".
Finally, let us begin the game. After the first three throws, we get a random state in $\Sigma$. Its probability distribution is $u := (1, 3, 3, 3, 6, 0)/16$. Hence, the probability distribution at time $n$ is:
$$uA^{n-3},$$
and the probability that we have won at time $\leq n$ is the probability that we land in the absorbing state $\partial$, that is,
$$(uA^{n-3})_6.$$
Now, you can just input everything into your favorite software, let it compute $(uA^{n-3})_6$ explicitely or approximately, and check when it is at least $1/2$.


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Car salesman left red-faced after taking Mercedes for a spin
'It was an error of judgement'
Richard McAllister
The car salesman was left red-faced
A worker at a Ford dealership was left red-faced after he was caught making an 'error of judgement'.
Callum Mcbride who works at Evans Halshaw, in Grantham, was collared by police who tracked his driving in Colsterworth on September 27.
He was stopped on the A151 Bourne Road and breathalysed.
The 27-year-old appeared at Lincoln Magistrates Court on Thursday, October 17 and pleaded guilty to a charge of drink driving.
Mcbride, from Alnwick Way, Grantham, gave a reading of 48 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath - the legal limit is 35 microgrammes.
Police investigate assault as man is injured after two men get out of their cars on road in Skegness
Paul Wood, prosecuting, said: "He was spotted at Colsterworth Services in a Mercedes in the car park, he later went to Twyford Woods - he tested positive and he accepted that he had driven from location A to location B."
Sully Baig, defending, said: "He's a young man who works at a used car business, for Evans Halshaw in Grantham.
He was found over the limit (Image: Evening Gazette)
"He'll be able to keep his employment but his duties will become reduced because he won't be able to take customers on outside drives.
"It was an error of judgement, he said 'I only had two pints, I thought I was absolutely fine to drive' - he is just over the limit.
'I am glad he is off the streets' – police react after serial thief put behind bars
Magistrates gave him a 12 month driving ban and charged him £412. This included a fine, victim surcharge and court costs.


Photos coming today!Unit #3D is a beautiful, loft-like studio located at 457 Atlantic Ave, a boutique, luxury-style building in the heart of Boerum Hill. With oversized south facing windows this unit never lacks an abundance of natural light. Off the living room is a spacious private terrace, perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or getting a breath of fresh. The open kitchen overlooks the spacious living area is a perfect space for entertaining. Other apartment features include a washer and dryer, ample closet space, and a video intercom system. To top it off, the apartment also comes with a large storage unit perfect for your bicycles, ski gear, and off-season clothing. 457 Atlantic is in close proximity to a slew of public transportation options including the A/C/2/3/4/5/N/R/F/D/M and G trains and is only minutes from Downtown Manhattan. There's currently a tax abatement that runs till June of 2024.


Mariza de Souza is a 4th year physics student at Imperial College London. Having completed both a spring week and summer internship at Credit Suisse, Mariza will join the investment bank in a graduate role next summer.
What made you decide to pursue a career in finance?
When I started my degree, I thought I wanted to do physics after I graduated, but as I studied I came to realise that it wasn't actually something I wanted to do every day for the rest of my life. So I began looking round for other things.
Credit Suisse sponsored my university choir, and they wanted some of the female choir members to attend a women's recruitment dinner they were having. I went along and was struck by how everyone there from Credit Suisse seemed to enjoy their job. They were really enthusiastic about what they were doing which I found extremely appealing, as I wanted a job that would be challenging, but that I would also really enjoy. I applied for the bank's Spring Insight scheme and managed to get a place.
What sort of work did you do on the scheme?
There were a couple of days of introductions and presentations, teaching us how to network, and present our CVs, and equipping us with other skills we're likely to need in our careers. We also spent a couple of afternoons shadowing people while they worked. I was based in the Operations department, and got to sit with two different people, learning what they did on a day-to-day basis.
From Spring Insight, I got a fast-track interview for the bank's summer internship programme. At the interview, they understood that, due to my physics background, I didn't have a great deal of technical finance knowledge. They were much more interested in finding out what I was like as a person, and whether or not I was somebody they would be able to work alongside every day.
How did you find the internship experience?
I was put on the FX control and oversight team, which is responsible for ensuring that money is in the right place at the right time for all the global transactions occurring at the bank. It involved working in conjunction with our team in India a lot. Even though I was only an intern, I was given responsibility for liaising with people there. Luckily for me, they worked on London hours so there weren't any problems with the time difference!
As well as helping my desk, I also had the opportunity to work on presentations and projects, and even got to present to senior staff members, which was a great opportunity. Everyone at Credit Suisse was very approachable, and senior staff were very happy to sit down with me and talk about their experiences.
I became good friends with lots of the other interns. Although we were all on separate desks during the day, there were occasional training sessions or lectures that we got to attend together. Credit Suisse also hosted welcome drinks and a leaving dinner for us, which were both really good fun. The graduate committee within Operations also organised intern events, which helped create a very sociable atmosphere.
What convinced you that a full-time career at Credit Suisse was right for you?
I decided to join the firm full-time because I was challenged by the work, enjoyed learning new things every day, and got to find out more about the world of finance. Also, everyone was very friendly and helpful while I was there, which made the whole experience very rewarding.
What are you looking forward to about the graduate programme?
I'll still be in Operations, but I will be working with a different team. The graduate programme consists of rotations, so I'll sit on one desk for a year, and then will move to another for my second year. Operations is quite a large department, so these rotations will give me a chance to see some of the other areas of the business, and that will be very useful and interesting to me.
I think that having the chance to network and try different roles will be really important in helping me decide my future career direction. Since I'm still relatively new to finance, I don't fully know what jobs are out there, so getting the chance to experience different roles within Operations at Credit Suisse should be really interesting.
What do you find most enjoyable about working in Operations?
The work in the Operations team is great for people who enjoy solving problems and thinking on their feet. A lot of the work consists of developing solutions to real world problems - I like to think of it as detective work! It's rewarding when you find an answer.
And how have your classmates reacted to the fact you've decided not to pursue a career in physics?
A lot of my friends are trying to get jobs in finance too! When I was doing my internship, I met a lot of people who had studied languages and sciences - subjects that you wouldn't automatically associate with finance. I'd definitely tell people not to be discouraged from considering working in banking just because they're not doing a finance-related degree.
"One of the big challenges I encountered during my internship was dealing with the language barrier between my office and our office in India. I had to be quite clear with my instructions and be able to talk through things in great detail. Before I left at the end of the summer, I had to train someone in India on what I had been working on, which involved sharing the same video screen while I talked them through it on a conference call. It was quite a challenge, as I'd never done anything like it before, but I really appreciated the experience."


The San Antonio Court of Appeals in Ellard v. Ellard, Cause No. 04-13-00709-CV, 2014 WL 3605935 (July 23, 2014), upheld summary judgment in favor of driver of vehicle based on the two-year statute of limitations set forth under Texas law.
This case stemmed from personal injury damages sought in a cross-claim by one co-plaintiff against another following a single-car accident that occurred on January 14, 2010. William D. Ellard ("Father") was driving the vehicle and William B. Ellard ("Son") was the passenger in the vehicle. On December 13, 2010, Father and Son, as co-plaintiffs, filed suit against their insurance carrier, Farmers Insurance, for its failure to tender benefits under the personal auto policy.
Several years later, on October 30, 2012 (two years and nine months after the accident), Son filed a cross-claim against his father asserting damages arising from the manner and method that Father was operating the vehicle on the day in question. Father filed a traditional motion for summary judgment based on the statute of limitations under Section 16.003(a) of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code ("CPRC"), which provides a two-year limitations period for tortious acts involving a motor vehicle. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of Father.


Louisiana, the 18th state, lies on the Gulf of Mexico bounded by Texas, Arkansas, and Mississippi. The Mississippi River and its delta are the state's most important natural features. Agriculture, chemicals, and fishing are major components of the economy. New Orleans, the largest city, is a major port, and known for its colorful Mardis Gras celebration. Originally part of French North America, the area was ceded to Spain and acquired in 1803 by the United States. Creoles, descendants of the original settlers, remain prominent in the population. Louisiana also counts the "Cajuns," French-speaking Acadians expelled from Canada in 1755. A slave state prior to the Civil War, Louisiana continues to have a large African-American population.
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The latest Audi test mule to be spied out and about in winter testing is the A5 Cabriolet. This blacked out Cabriolet wears cladding around the expected change points, though still reveals some key details about the soon-to-come update for Audi's B-segment coupé, Cabriolet and Sportback.
For starters, those likely LED Matrix beam headlights appear to be different, using more black in their housings. The grille and secondary fascia grilles show the hexagonal patterning we've seen in recently updated models like the TT range. Though this mule does roll on previous-generation S5 wheels, we'd expect a slightly different and grey grille if this were an S5 Cabriolet, not to mention different exhaust tips at the rear.
Other changes we're hoping to see are hard to nail down. For instance, whether or not the B9.5 cars will make use of the 48-volt light hybrid drivetrain or MMI Touch system as shown in the most recent A6, A7, A8 and Q8 remains to be seen and isn't exactly revealed in these photos as we lack an interior shot. Some might suggest the center screen visible in these shots confirms the car's MMI system may very well carry over from the old car. While that may be true, it is worth noting that the screen in this car looks larger and slightly different with squared off corners than the rounded corner smaller units with silver brightwork that resides in the current B9 cars. Beyond that, we really can't see much.
Out since 2017, the current B9 A5 family is due for its scheduled mid-lifecycle "B9.5" freshening soon, and the debut of that is expected by later this year and possibly in time for MY2020 A5s to reflect those changes.
See more photos of this test mule in the photo gallery below.


Scotts have been producing porridge oats since 1880, and the company have been milling in Cupar, Scotland since 1947. To prepare Scotts Old Fashioned Porage Oats, add water (or milk if you prefer) and heat the mix on the stove.... I've been looking for an easy oatcake recipe that didn't involve a trip to the organic food shop for pinhead oatmeal plus organic rolled oats and other expensive nitems.
This Scottish porridge oat pancakes recipe makes for a fantastic healthy start to the day. Easily to make and delightfully fluffy and at only 43 calories per pancake, you'll love this twist on a classic recipe.... 22/01/2010 · A couple of years ago, when I was low GI, before converting to low carb, Ithought I'd try porridge. A food I've never actually like much. Idiscussed choices with David Mendosa, whio put me in the way of Irish cut oats, which are lower GI than any other kind.
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Nailed it, missed it who cares about the bullseye. Hands down the Dart is one of the sexiest compacts in 2013.
It's a Bird, It's a Plane, No… It's a Supercharger?
This month Evoke takes a look the Tesla Supercharger. A solar carport designed to generate more energy from the sun over the course of a year than is consumed by Tesla vehicles using the Supercharger.
The Fiat 500 is Stylish, cheap to fill up, fun to toss through the streets, and it won't break your budget, it's packed with safety like a Volvo, and ABARTH may be better than a JCW Mini and it's cheaper.


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・Rampisela, Dorotea Agnes and Takuo Utagawa. 2013,02 Simple and Quick Indicator of Poverty: Proof of electricity payment in Identifying Eligibility of target Group of Poverty Alleviation Program. Takuo Utagawa (ed.) Social research and Evaluation of Poverty Reduction Project.. ハーベスト社.
・Yoshida Hidemi, Rampisela Dorotea Agnes, Mochtar Solle and Muh. Jayadi 2013,11 A long-term evaluation of families affected by the Bili-Bili Dam development resettlement project in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. . Mikiyasu Nakayama, Ryo Fujikura (ed.) Restoring Communities Resettled After Dam Construction in Asia. . Routledge.
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・大上博基, Sartika Laban,Agnes Rampisela SPACモデルによる乾季緑豆畑における蒸発散と土壌水分の推定. 中国・四国の農業気象, 2014年12月05日, 山口.
・Oue, H., Laban, S., Rampisela, A. Modeling evapotranspiration in rice and green bean fields in South Sulawesi during the dry season. International Symposium on Agricultural Meteorology 2014, 2014.03.17-2014.03.20, Sapporo .
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Alpha Video, CastNET, Bosch Praesideo Platform
Alpha Video & Audio, Inc. has announced that it has developed a visual communication interface between its CastNET digital signage software and the Bosch Praesideo digital public address and emergency sound system. This integration of systems from Alpha Video and Bosch is an innovative solution for including digital signs, projectors, TV monitors, video walls and other visual communication devices into an enterprise-wide or campus-wide emergency notification system.
As a digital public address and emergency sound system, Praesideo processes and communicates both the audio signals and control data entirely in the digital domain making the system superior to other currently available public address and emergency sound systems. The integration of Praesideo with CastNET digital sign systems means that emergency events that trigger digital audio messages may now also trigger digital video messages. The new system has the capability to control projectors and TV monitors in classrooms or meeting rooms so that individuals inside a building are able to see, as well as hear, emergency messages. Using video messages can greatly enhance the effectiveness of alerting employees, staff, students and visitors what to do and where to go in response to an event.
The system includes a zone feature to show different messages on selected digital signs based on their location or proximity to an event. For example, if a fire alarm is triggered in a certain area of a building, the alert messaging may direct occupants to use different escape routes based on their location. Visual alert notifications use graphics as well as video animations to better inform and direct people in emergency situations. Zoning can also be used in non-campus-wide emergency events, such as a broken elevator or water pipe, so that only those notifications are displayed in the affected areas.
"Bosch is excited that Alpha Video has integrated their CastNET solution with the Praesideo mass notification system, and the timing could not have been better," says Mark Andersen, Product Marketing Manager for Bosch Public Address Systems. "2010 marks the first time the NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code – and the soon to be published UL2572 standard – have extended their scope beyond the realm of fire alarm to incorporate other life-safety systems and functions. In addition to simply indicating the existence of an emergency situation, these new codes require instructions via voice communications and/or visible signals that include text, graphics, or other displayed communication methods. When used together, CastNET and Praesideo can enhance the safety and effectiveness of virtually any mass notification application."
Commenting on the partnership between Bosch and Alpha Video, Kevin Groves, Co-Owner of Alpha Video, said, "More and more of our CastNET customers have been requesting that our digital signs be integrated into an emergency messaging system. Rather than start from scratch, it made sense for us to partner with an outstanding audio messaging system so that we could communicate audio and video alerts. We selected the Bosch Praesideo system because it offers increased scalability and greater reliability during an emergency situation due to its redundant loop design. Praesideo has been successfully installed throughout Europe where there are much higher standards for mass notification systems. We are confident that this success will continue for installations at major organizations and educational institutions in the United States as the new UL standards are implemented."
About CastNET
CastNET is an easy-to-use yet powerful software solution for managing digital signage content. CastNET is developed and distributed by Alpha Video & Audio, Inc., a privately-held company headquartered at 7711 Computer Ave, Edina, Minnesota 55435. Telephone: (800) 388-0008 or (952) 986-9898; Fax (952) 896-9899. Website: castnet.com.


Two Englishmen battled it out on Sunday in the Hero Indian Open, and Matt Wallace emerged victorious in a sudden-death playoff over Andrew Johnston. Wallace started the day two ahead of Johnston, who shot a 66 to his playing partner's 68, which took the tournament into extra holes. With a two-putt birdie, Wallace earned his second European Tour victory in only his 32nd start.
With the exception of the WGC- Dell Technologies Match Play and The Masters, the European Tour will be on hiatus until April 12th at the Open de Espana.


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Q: Deeplearning4j on spark pipeline: What are the arguments to the org.apache.spark.ml.PredictionModel.predict method I am trying to add sentiment analysis program written in deeplearning4j to Spark pipeline. Then I have to override the method org.apache.spark.ml.PredictionModel. predict() to predict using the RNN model I created. As I understood, the arguments to this method is a feature row and the label for the row is predicted. But, in sentiment analysis program, the features should be a 2D array because each row contains a list of list of vectors as [[0.0011181544391649161,0.0025584171060651644,0.01754946247376411,-0.006530340570481004,0.003487414946750136,0.004426218948032432,0.00404,0.002611281607120172,0.006444432718879956,-0.012260229877306768,0.002399729592556043]]
But I get a 1D array as[0.003356837383,0.0074654373,...] as the input of predict method. Can you explain why this happens and can you explain the what are the arguments to the predict method?

A: Our usingrnns page may give you some ideas:
http://deeplearning4j.org/usingrnns
The internal representation for dl4j will need to match this anyways.


It is estimated that around 80% of counterfeit goods originate from China, and catalyzed by the growth of the internet, these goods are spreading worldwide. In recent years, counterfeit goods have also expanded from consumer products to B2B products. Not only does this lead to quality concerns (accidents and injuries) for all customers, but it also leads to economic loss (reduced tax revenue and reduced incentive for companies to develop new products) and security issues (national security threats and funding opportunities for criminal/terrorist organizations) for society.
In its efforts to eradicate counterfeit goods, Panasonic implements extensive measures globally to protect our customers and society. These measures are targeted at various stages of counterfeit goods production and distribution, including manufacturers, major trade shows, importers/exporters, wholesalers, and distributors.
Our brand is an irreplaceable asset that is testimony to the trust and satisfaction our customers and society place in us, so we will continue to resolutely respond to counterfeit goods that illegally display our brand.


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PACE to make final statement on Azerbaijani parliamentary elections in April
The final statement of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) will be made public in April, Member of the PACE observation mission, co-rapporteur of the PACE Monitoring Committee on Azerbaijan Stefan Schennach told secki-2020.az.
"We are short-term observers," Schennach said. "The PACE observer delegation was here two weeks ago for pre-election mission. We wanted to go to Samakhi, but it was impossible due to weather conditions."
"We observed the elections in different areas," member of the PACE observation mission said. "We have been in Nardaran and now we are on the way to Sumgayit; then we will go to other polling stations. We observed that in the afternoon people were coming to the polling stations. In the morning there were fewer voters, as the weather is terrible. But now, I am in the polling station and there are a lot of people."
"Tomorrow in the afternoon there will be a press conference of OSCE, PACE observers," Schennach said. "The final statement of PACE will be in April."
The parliamentary elections of the sixth convocation are being held in Azerbaijan on Feb. 9.
The CEC Secretariat Information Center will inform about the voting process, as well as preliminary data as of 17:00 and 19:00 (GMT+4).
Some 1,314 candidates were registered within the early parliamentary elections.
The candidacies of 246 people were nominated by 19 political parties, 1,057 were self-nominated, 11 - by initiative groups.
Twenty-one percent account for female candidates while 79 percent – male candidates.
Throughout the day, 5,573 permanent polling stations will operate in 125 constituencies of the country.
There are 5,329,460 registered voters in the country, and 340,689 internally displaced people can vote in 573 polling stations.
Some 883 international observers and 77,790 local observers are monitoring the voting process. Among the local observers, 35,152 are representatives of political parties. International observers represent 58 countries and 59 organizations.
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Rufiz Gonagov: "There is a healthy environment for democratic elections in Azerbaijan"
Umud Mirzayev: "Parliamentary elections are one of the most important stages of the reforms implemented in our country"
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Facility did not inform the evicted residents that they had a right to remain at Avalon Care Center even after its sale.
As the CANHR press release emphasizes, illegal nursing home evictions are occurring across the state, and it is important to take action to stop them. If you have questions about an elderly loved one's safety or have concerns about nursing home evictions, an elder abuse lawyer in San Diego can speak with you today. Contact the Walton Law Firm today for more information.


The latest addition to our Reviews Section is a piece by Quantum Sarah on Peter Stamm's new collection of stories, We're Flying, which came out from Other Press in Michael Hofmann's translation earlier this year.
Peter Stamm has a number of books available in English translation, including Seven Years, which was on last year's Best Translated Book Award fiction longlist.
Stamm's stories are surprisingly fleshed-out with minimum verbage. Like the artist in one of his stories, Stamm writes surgically: "You paint what you see with the maximum of precision, but you don't care about the precision of the depiction . . . What counts is decisiveness." His characters are quickly but sharply sketched; his story-world is modeled on the one at hand, but as though seen through a microscope, with fine-grained crystals of detail. Stamm shows, instead of tells—in "Sweet Dreams," a newly-cohabiting girl reflects on the meaning of family while imagining an old black-and-white photo of relatives.


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GOVERNOR AREGBESOLA WILL NOT BE ABLE TO HANDLE THIS
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According to the Yoruba adage that says 'he that does what no man has does will see what no man has seen. This is the situation as Governor Aregbesola of Osun state,Nigeria introduces this:
Premium Times reports that the governor issued the warning on Tuesday, June 14, while commissioning St Michael's RCM Government Middle School in Ibokun.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) had earlier directed Christian pupils to wear choir robes and other church garments to public schools should the state government implements the court judgment on hijab.
On Tuesday, June 14, the students created scenes in two schools in the state as they appeared in church garments and were not sent away.
CAN official were present at the schools to ensure the students were allowed in their robes to attend classes.
Reacting to the development, Aregbesola denied interfering with the court judgement that allowed female Muslim students to wear hijab to school.
He also advised those aggrieved with the court judgement to channel their grievances according to the rule of law.
"The Judiciary is an independent arm of government, the decisions of which are not subject to any influence by other arms of government.
"It is funny for some people to insinuate that government has a hand in the judgement.
"The government is a democracy, not a theocracy. Any student found disobeying school rule and regulation risks expulsion from our schools," he warned.
Aregbesola noted that it was not the business of any government to lead a child in a particular religious direction, adding that it was the duty of parents and religious institutions.
"I believe also that parents and society should complement the government in shaping the minds of the pupils to be receptive to knowledge and godly character formation; to be sensitive to the need of others, the plurality of our society and the imperative of mutual toleration.
"They should also be brought up to be team players, even when in a competitive environment.
"It amounts to subversion of the educational needs of a child for them to be drawn into and used for political purposes," he said.
These are the issues that brings strife in a country. I hope the children don't use this to initiate another religious fight in the country or test themselves with spiritual power.
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When you have friends popping by on a whim (or you just feel like baking for yourself), making a mess of your kitchen is that last thing you need. But when you get hit with an unstoppable sugar craving, you're never thinking about the messy aftermath. This time, instead of firing up the oven and pulling out several mixing bowls, reach for the cast-iron pan. It's the kitchen tool that never fails to get a one-pan dinner on the table, and now it's bringing you the sweets too. Watch your no-fuss dessert come together in less than 30 minutes and think about the process as your new therapy.
A cast-iron pan provides a more even, steady heat to bake your treats to perfection (yes, that means less possibility of torching it). It's time for a baking marathon—try each of the healthy desserts below and you'll have no regrets tomorrow.
We've never met an oatmeal cookie we didn't want to get our hands on, and this recipe adds spoonfuls of both coconut and chocolate chips to up the (healthier) levels of indulgence. They're packed with healthy oats, white whole-wheat flour, unsweetened coconut, chocolate chips, and honey.
This recipe is an easy path to something sweet and speedy: It'll only take you 15 minutes total (both prep and cook time!). Consider it an excuse to use up all the apples left in your fruit bowl because you'll need eight of them. The butter, brown sugar, and warming spices that get added are what make you forget you're eating fruit.
We always hear about peanut butter and chocolate, but this textured, dense treat is where pumpkin stands in for PB. The pairing is so good you might as well throw a party to show it off. Get this skillet dessert on its way with super-basic ingredients (pumpkin pureé is the most "exotic" thing on the list). You will only be cooking for 20 minutes, you guys!
Staring is rude, but this gooey treat is hard to look away from. Our aprons are already on to make melt-in-your-mouth chocolate forkfuls in 20 minutes. Achieved without any flour or refined sugar, this sweet treat asks for coconut oil, cocoa powder, mashed bananas, pure maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond butter. That's all, folks.
Rolled oats, nut butter, and maple syrup are just a couple of the basic ingredients that take this sweet recipe straight to the healthy list. The recipe uses gluten-free all-purpose flour so even those with gluten sensitivities can eat it up. You'll be topping your cookie with heated apples in butter (YES) and spicing things up with cinnamon and nutmeg—the perfect pairing for those gluten-free oats.
If you've ever had a sugar-filled brownie sundae, then you'll appreciate how this brownie skillet successfully locks in that same fudgy, chocolaty texture while keeping to gluten-free, refined sugar-free, Paleo, and vegan standards. Espresso (or instant coffee) is added to this chocolate combo for a surprisingly unique taste.
This not-too-sweet zucchini cake is just what your cup of tea needs. The best part is you won't even notice the 2 1/2 cups of shredded veggies hidden inside. The other ingredients (oats, cinnamon, ginger, Greek yogurt, coconut oil, almond milk, and, of course, semisweet chocolate chips) cover it up just fine.


NJP police recovered huge amounts of country liquor in Fulbari on Monday night while searching a milk canter going towards Bihar. Three men have been arrested by the police in this case.
The arrested accused have been identified as Guddu Chaudhary, Bikas Kumar and Lalan Kumar. They are residents of Araria in Bihar district. On Tuesday, the three accused will be produced in the Jalpaiguri court. The police has seized nearly 150 liters of country liquor from the canter.
According to the information received, while questioning the accused, they revealed that they had taken several large quantities of liquor to Bihar before as well.


Flu is much worse than a bad cold. Even very healthy people can be left feeling unwell for months afterwards. A quick trip to your GP for this year's vaccine is the best way to fend off the flu.
As an asthma sufferer, Nicola Kerr (45) from Bo'ness, receives the flu vaccine every year. But a missed vaccine in the winter of 2011 resulted in Nicola falling ill with the virus for six months.
"In the past, I have not allowed my condition to stop me doing the things I want to do," says Nicola, who leads an active life and commutes to Edinburgh daily for work.
"In 2011, I did not make the time for the flu vaccine. I hadn't been unwell with a bad cold or the flu for some years and naively thought I would not be affected by flu.
"Unfortunately I caught flu very severely. I woke up one morning in January with aching muscles and a high fever. I felt sick, dizzy and exhausted and immediately knew I was very unwell.
"The symptoms continued and I was bedridden for two weeks. When I didn't get better, the doctor visited me at home. I was told to rest as much as possible and drink plenty of fluids.
After about three months, Nicola's symptoms started to improve but the impact of the virus continued to affect her.
Chest and ear infections were a recurring problem due to the respiratory issues caused by flu. "I was signed off work and it felt like I had lost months of my life," she says.
"To put it bluntly, catching the flu had a very negative impact on my life," Nicola explains.The free flu vaccine is available at GP surgeries and clinics across Scotland to protect people from the most common strains of flu circulating this winter.
It only takes a few seconds, takes around ten days to work and will help protect you from flu for about a year.
• Over the last five years, around 500 deaths have occurred each winter which can be related to flu.
• Underlying health conditions such as diabetes, asthma, cystic fibrosis, multiple sclerosis, autoimmune disorders, or heart and lung conditions can lead to serious complications if you catch flu.
• The immune system changes during pregnancy. Pregnant women can suffer serious health problems if they catch flu.
• Everyone aged 65 or over is entitled to the free flu vaccination and should speak to their GP or nurse about booking an appointment.
• NHS Scotland workers are encouraged to get the vaccine to help protect themselves, their friends and families, and their colleagues and patients.
• More information about the flu go to www.immunisationscotland.org.uk/flu or call NHS inform on 0800 22 44 88.


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