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Zero knowledge Stops Hackers in their Tracks
Breaches, Hacking, Identity and access management (IAM), Malware and Vulnerabilities
ESET research reveals malicious app performs click fraud on unsecured Android devices.
Knowledge is power to the hacker. Every day they are being equipped for their next attack, as users are trusting organisations with their personal information online.
High profile security breaches are constantly in the news, due to the world's biggest companies facing new and emerging threats on a daily basis. Brands like Apple and Starbucks are struggling to protect their customers as they build an online profile of their lives. According to Ofcom, 70% of UK internet users are happy to give away their details* which is drip feeding hackers with the power to make seismic security breaches.
One of the biggest threats is hackers exploiting how major internet browsers cache login credentials and simply assume it is the same person accessing their pages over and over again. If a business leaves its systems as open as this, a successful attack will lead to dire consequences.
When an individual user logs in to an account on a web browser, such as Internet Explorer or Google Chrome, they will be asked if they want their credentials remembered via a tick box. A pop-up will then appear asking the user to confirm this decision. If the user confirms, the browser will cache the credentials and use them every time the user returns to that account.
Google has gone a step further, allowing users to save their entire Chrome history and their bookmarks to the cloud, providing access from any computer or tablet when they sign in. This flexibility has sacrificed security, and a range of accounts or systems could be left vulnerable to attack. A hacker could be presented with relatively easy access to bank accounts, private online documents, or a secure corporate network through a VPN.
While this is a risk consumers are willing to take in return for simplicity and convenience, it should never be contemplated by businesses as it would risk their reputation and heavy fines for not protecting their systems.
By allowing browsers to cache credentials, users are left with their personal information being not only known by the system the user is trying to login to but also by the browser which processes the login request. It is like a butler owning a set of keys to the master's safe. It is another person a burglar can exploit to open the safe when the user is absent.
The same principle can be applied to a range of security systems and this knowledge is power to hackers, as successful attacks have the potential to fully compromise companies.
What would happen if a security system had zero knowledge of the login credentials? Hackers are capable of the most complicated attacks without any help, so it is now time to stop giving them the code to the safe once they have broken in through the front door.
Two-factor authentication (2FA) ensures these credentials cannot work alone to access important information; however, getting this technology wrong is not worth contemplating.
Deployed and used correctly two factor authentication is the layer needed to protect ones digital identity. However, despite 2FA adding this protection, users can be left with a false sense of security as some systems they are logging in to request their credentials – only the first time of use. The user only needs to fully authenticate once and they can come back to the system day after day with instant access. For example, an online retailer will ask customers to use 2FA to confirm their purchase but then allow them to return the next time to purchase more goods without asking for log in credentials.
While private users who find 2FA inconvenient may deem this to be safe, it is essential for the more security conscious to ensure credentials are physically entered every time a user logs in. Certainly for anyone who has been compromised before, this added protection is absolutely no issue compared to the travesty when your identity has been compromised.
In 2011 RSA Security had to replace 40 million of its SecurID tokens – nearly every one in existence at the time – after hackers attacked contractor Lockheed Martin. Users logged in with a username and password, with a random number on their token as the second factor to authenticate. This number changed every 30 to 60 seconds, controlled by an RSA algorithm. The hackers attained this algorithm, making the tokens worthless, and putting the entire system in jeopardy.
Automatically separating the records is a secure solution to such a breach. This is where one part is created locally on the customer's server, while the second is generated using specific characteristics of the mobile device that make it unique, e.g. information about the SIM card, the CPU or equivalent. When the app generates a passcode, the end device decrypts the first half of the seed record and derives the second half accordingly. Since one part of the two seed record parts is never located on the employee's mobile device, the security software excludes the possibility that attacking malware can steal this seed record. Since the seed record is derived in part from the phone's own hardware fingerprint at time of enrolling, the security system clearly can't have a copy of the seed.
The latest 2FA technology is built upon this 'zero knowledge' foundation. This means neither the user, nor the platform they are trying to access knows all of the information. Nor indeed does the information security company called in to protect that data. Splitting the seed record means no party has a 360 degree view of the credentials.
As the need for more online security increases, so does the user's willingness to provide personal and important information. Sharing this knowledge has led to hackers learning more information than ever before, allowing them to capitalise on previously trusted systems. To ensure security, firms need to embrace solutions that remove this knowledge, and rendering the hacker powerless.
By Steve Watts, co-founder of SecurEnvoy
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This month, the children will be doing a service project for our church on next Sunday, March 20 from 12-2 pm. We will be pulling weeds and picking up leaves in preparation for Easter and our annual Egg Hunt. A light lunch will be provided following the clean-up.


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Can Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections TMJD?
Many patients suffering from the pain and stiffness that often accompanies temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder are willing to do just about anything to find relief. Unfortunately, though well worth the time investment, most conventional treatments can take months or even years to pay off, as there is no "quick-fix" treatment for the condition. That's why researchers are taking a closer look at the condition and trying to find a way to get maximum relief in as short a time as possible. Recently, researchers in Taiwan set out to discover if platelet-rich plasma injections into the temporomandibular joint were effective at treating TMJ disorder. The researchers searched already-published reports to see if platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections made any difference in patients' pain and also in jaw flexibility. Dr. Alexandra George did not participate in the study but was not surprised by the findings. "What they ended up discovering is that, while there was a slight reduction in pain, the PRP had no real effect on the stiffness of the jaw," she says. The good news, however, is that the injections did work better than placebo and hyaluronic acid at reducing pain. Studies have shown that hyaluronic acid worked better at improving jaw flexibility than platelet-rich plasma did. "What this shows us is that when it comes to TMJ disorder, for now, slow and steady still wins the race," says George. "It would be wonderful if there were a miraculous quick fix, but unfortunately there isn't, and for now the best way to treat temporomandibular joint disorder is still a combination of neuromuscular orthodontics and sometimes additional physical therapy. The good news is it will pay off in the end if you stick with it."
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Cyprus: a country divided by imperialism
PV January 22, 2020 in World Tagged Anti-imperialism, Cyprus, WFDY, YCL Canada - 2 Minutes
A small island in the eastern Mediterranean, at the crossroads of the Middle East and Europe, Cyprus is victim to imperialist antagonisms in the region. It is a situation that has led to 37% of its territory being occupied by Turkey since 1974.
This division contributes to making Cyprus an "unsinkable aircraft carrier," as shown by the occupation of 4% of the territory by more than 4000 British forces which are stationed there. To add to the complexity of the case, oil deposits have been discovered recently off the coasts of Lebanon and Israel and Cyprus, which reinforces the geostrategic interest of the island.
Despite several talks aimed at reunification in recent years – on the initiative of the Progressive Party of Working People (AKEL), in particular – the nationalists and reactionaries on both sides of the "green" line of separation continue to act, objectively, in the interests of NATO and have prevented significant advances.
The general assembly of WFDY in Cyprus was an opportunity for the anti-imperialist youth of the world to show solidarity with the youth, workers and popular masses of Cyprus, both Turkish-speaking and Greek-speaking, in their common struggle for the reunification of their country. WFDY demands that this be achieved in the only democratic way possible. That is, through the withdrawal of Turkish troops and all the foreign troops present on Cypriot territory, then by the creation of a bicommunal and bizonal federal state.
With the ongoing tensions and threats of war in the Middle East, it is imperative that the Cyprus issue be resolved in a sovereign manner, without foreign interference. Cyprus must be a zone of peace, not an unsinkable aircraft carrier.
During this Assembly, the delegates were invited to a demonstration for the reunification of the country on Nicosia's Ledras street, known for its commercial shops, but also as the "border" between the Republic of Cyprus and the puppet state of Northern Cyprus (recognized only by Turkey).


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When Kendall Heise started farming about 20 years ago, he grew cool-season grains like wheat and canola — in the harsh climes of Manitoba, it wasn't like he had much choice.
This spring, he plans to also plant warm-season soybeans and corn.
Western Canada's cold and short growing seasons have historically prevented farmers from planting crops like soybeans. But as temperatures have risen and growing seasons have grown longer, the extra days between the last and first frost have given farmers a chance to grow new, potentially more lucrative, crops. In a paper in 2011, Paul Bullock, a University of Manitoba professor, analyzed rainfall and temperature data from 12 Prairie weather stations and found that warming from the 1920s to 2000 has allowed farmers to plant more crops that are traditionally grown in the warmer U.S. states.
In some regions of western Canada, the length of the frost-free period — from the last day of spring when it freezes to the last day of fall when it doesn't — has increased by almost two weeks, substantial in farming terms.
Soybeans and corn — which require longer, warmer growing seasons — have made huge jumps in acreage in the western Canada in the past 15 years. Where there were almost no soybeans grown in Manitoba then, the province now produces about 20 per cent of Canada's crop. Ditto for corn: in 1996, Manitoba and Alberta produced 1 per cent of Canada's corn — in 2013, that number hit 10 per cent.
"It's been a huge change," said Brian McConkey, research scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in Swift Current, Sask.
The same combination of warming and hardier breeds is behind the expansion of the soybean crop in Nova Scotia and PEI.
Soybeans, projections say, could become increasingly common in the Prairies as longer, hotter seasons will give the crop an advantage over cool-season crops.
Canola, for example, can be sensitive to high temperatures in the summer. "There is a chance that we could see canola move out of the southern part of the Prairies," said McConkey.
Although the temperature data shows warming, there is also great variability each year — which means big risks for farmers.
Bullock calls it a double-edged sword.
While temperature is important, rain is also crucial for farmers: with climate change, rain and snow are becoming increasingly erratic and falling in different areas than they used to.
Farmers understand that and accept risks, said Heise.
He, like many other farmers he knows, subscribes to a weather service out of Kansas that specializes in forecasting for agriculture. It costs about $600 annually.
But the chance to grow soybeans and corn pays off in other ways, too, Heise said: the average rainfall has increased in some regions in the past decades and soybeans absorb more moisture and are more tolerant to flooding as well.
While Heise now grows soybeans on 120 hectares, the rest of his farm just north of Brandon, Man. — nearly 700 hectares — is still lush fields of wheat, canola and flax.
Climate change may have helped reap bumper crops of soybeans and corn in recent years, but Bullock says he is positive there's a limit to which warm-weather crops will show up in Prairie fields.
In this April 9 file photo, a Chinese farmer sets up an irrigation system at a cherry garden in Yantai, China. Farmers across the world are adapting to climate change, and in particular the effects of longer growing seasons.
In the past decade, the growing season has become almost a month longer than the average from 1960-1990. Farmers in the north of the country can now plant crops that are usually grown in the south, and some livestock farmers are getting a boost from the warmer weather.
The growing season has increased more in the U.S. West than the East. Countrywide, it has become about two weeks longer in the last 30 years. That is a good thing for most farmers, but scientists have warned warming will increase the risk for pests, diseases and weeds.
A 2013 report said that warming is already hurting grain production in Russia. Even though a longer growing season can help some farmers, higher temperatures are expected to also lead to water shortages and more weeds.
Like in other parts of the world, the changes to Chinese growing seasons are regional, and farmers are learning how to fertilize, irrigate and harvest accordingly. Changing monsoon patterns and increased overall rainfall are already leading to lower crop yields in some southern provinces.


The OpenVokaturi Software Development Kit is in OpenVokaturi-3-0a.zip. It contains the OpenVokaturi API for several programming languages, and the OpenVokaturi libraries for several platforms and processors. The present version is 3.0a, dated 2018-05-08.
The interface files for various programming languages are in the folder api. If you program in a C-like language (such as C, C++, or Objective C), you will want to use the C header file Vokaturi.h. If you program in Python, you will want to use the Python module Vokaturi.py.
The open-source libraries for various platforms and processors are in the folder lib.
If you program for the iPhone and iPad, you will want to use the library OpenVokaturi-3-0-iphone.a. It contains machine code for three generations of processors (32-bit ARMv7 and ARMv7s, and 64-bit ARM64), as well as for three generations of iPhone simulators (i386, i686, x86_64). To use the library, just drop it into your Xcode project, in which you also include Vokaturi.h. The lib folder also contains the separate object files, in case you want to produce an app for just one processor.
If you program for Android, you will want to use the library OpenVokaturi-3-0-android.aar. It contains machine code for two generations of processors (32-bit ARMEABI-v7a and 64-bit ARM64-v8a), as well as for 32-bit and 64-bit Android simulators. To use the library, put it in your Android Studio project folder, and write compile(name:'OpenVokaturi-3-0-android', ext:'aar') into the dependencies section of your build.gradle file.
In a C-based application for Windows, you can link statically with OpenVokaturi-3-0-win32.o or OpenVokaturi-3-0-win64.o, and include Vokaturi.h in your project. In a Python-based application for Windows, you would open the shared library OpenVokaturi-3-0-win32.dll or OpenVokaturi-3-0-win64.dll at run-time, using the module Vokaturi.py. In case you get a message about a missing libgcc_s_sjlj-1.dll, this file is included as well, for both 32-bit and 64-bit.
In a C-based application for the Mac, you can link statically with OpenVokaturi-3-0-mac.a, which contains both 32-bit and 64-bit machine code. To use it, just drop it into your Xcode project, in which you also include Vokaturi.h. In a Python-based application for the Mac, you would open the shared library OpenVokaturi-3-0-mac.dylib, which contains both 32-bit and 64-bit machine code, using the module Vokaturi.py.
In a C-based application for i686 or x86_64 Linux, you can link statically with OpenVokaturi-3-0-linux32.o or OpenVokaturi-3-0-linux64.o, and include Vokaturi.h in your project. In a Python-based application for Linux, you would open the shared library OpenVokaturi-3-0-linux32.so or OpenVokaturi-3-0-linux64.so at run-time, using the module Vokaturi.py.
In a C-based application for the Raspberry Pi, you can link statically with OpenVokaturi-3-0-rpi0.o (for the Zero) or OpenVokaturi-3-0-rpi3.o (for model 3), and include Vokaturi.h in your project. These object files were created with the GCC options -mcpu=arm1176jzf-s -mfpu=vfp and -march=armv8-a+crc -mfpu=neon-fp-armv8 -mtune=cortex-a53, respectively.
In a C-based application for ARM64 Linux (e.g. Odroid), you can link statically with the object file OpenVokaturi-3-0-linux_arm64.o, and include Vokaturi.h in your project. If you want to use this in a Python-based application for Linux, you will have to convert the object file into a shared library with gcc -shared OpenVokaturi-3-0-linux_arm64.o -o OpenVokaturi-3-0-linux_arm64.so, and open the shared libary OpenVokaturi-3-0-linux_arm64.so at run-time, using the module Vokaturi.py.
If you like to see or extend the open source code, you can find it in the src folder in the SDK. The source code is distributed under the GNU General Public Licence (version 3 or later).


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A shipshape little shrub known as Grey Box™ Westringia was crowned Plant of the Year 2015 at the prestigious Nursery & Garden Industry Australia Awards.
The neatly compact shrub has become a top seller around Australia, popular with home gardeners and landscapers alike. Now it's racing out of New Zealand garden centres too. The distinctive grey foliage offers an interesting colour alternative to dark green hedge plants. Plus it produces a plethora of white flowers over spring and summer.
Grey Box™ Westringia is fantastic for mini hedges, mass planting, or for pots. Without trimming, it will grow to approximately 45-55cm high and wide, but it can be kept at just 30cm when trimmed.
Robert Prince, CEO of Nursery and Garden Industry Australia said, "Judges were extremely impressed with the plant's environmental qualities". One of the qualities that makes Grey Box™ Westringia such a standout is its diverse climatic tolerance. It will cope with everything form drought to frost, and also humidity.
But it doesn't stop there. Grey Box™ Westringia has three equally tough cousins. All from the same breeding programme, Aussie Box™', Naringa™ and Mundi™ extend the choice of landscaping options. Naringa™ is an excellent medium height hedge with lavender-pink flowers and left to grow to its natural shape, it makes a useful screen up to 2m tall. Aussie Box™ has soft mauve flowers and makes a dense 40-60cm tall hedge or leave it untrimmed for a rounded shrub less than a metre tall. Mundi™ is the lowest growing variety, a mounding groundcover form.
Also known as Coastal Rosemary, Westringias are mainstays in dry coastal areas but these exciting new compact forms are proving popular across the board. If you want that strictly formal look they respond beautifully to pruning, but they demand nowhere near as much maintenance as older forms and they still look tidy when left untrimmed. Ideal in full sun or partial shade, they suit most soil types including sandy and heavy clay soils and will also tolerate harsh salt laden winds.
Westringias are fast growing and easy-care, whether you want a formal hedge, sculptured balls or a mass planted sea of silvery green.
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Q: Generating Function of Fibonacci sequence We have:
$$
F_n = \begin{cases} 1, & n = 0 \\ 1, & n= 1 \\F_{n-1}+F_{n-2}, & n \ge 2\end{cases}
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Using generating function, I found $G(n) = \frac{1}{1-n-n^2}$ so far so good.
But now I'm blocked trying to figure out how to solve $\frac{C_1}{1-\alpha n}+\frac{C_2}{1-\beta n}$
I have
$C_1 + C_2 = 1$ and $ -(C_1\beta +C_2\alpha) = 0$
How should I proceed?

A: I believe you want to have $G(n)=\dfrac{C_1}{1-\alpha n}+\dfrac{C_2}{1-\beta n}$ right? That's a partial fraction decomposition. If you didn't study that, well with common denominator you get
$$G(n)=\dfrac{C_1(1-\beta n)+C_2(1-\alpha n)}{(1-\alpha n)(1-\beta n)}=\dfrac{1}{1-n-n^2}.$$
So you'll find your $\alpha$ and $\beta$ by factorising the polynomial $1-X-X^2$. Then you can solve your system with unknown $C_1$ and $C_2$ as you know $\alpha$ and $\beta$.

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Louisiana port begins clearing channel for ships to pass
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PORT FOURCHON, La. (AP) — Port officials have begun clearing a shipping channel in Louisiana after sediments pushed into the waterway by hurricanes made the water too shallow for some vessels to pass safely.
The work on Port Fourchon's Belle Pass in Lafourche Parish began last week after the Greater Lafourche Port Commission gave $2.1 million to get the project completed by Jan. 6, The Courier quoted the port's executive director, Chett Chiasson, as saying.
Officials are expecting the west side of the waterway, which ships use to travel from the port to the Gulf of Mexico oilfield, to be cleared within the next two weeks.
The Army Corps of Engineers, which is responsible for keeping the Belle Pass clear, had less than $1 million for the $3 million project, Chiasson said. That's why the commission stepped in.
The amount of sediment that had collected on the bottom of the channel was exacerbated by all of the storms that have recently hit the area, he said.
"Our tenants and users need a deeper draft to better perform their daily activities, so performing this work now was completely necessary."
The port is a service hub for the Gulf's oil rigs and platforms. It was most affected by Hurricanes Cristobal and Zeta, and had shut down operations for nearly 20 days during this year's hurricane season.


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Origins of the breed
Adapted from an original article by BILL BOYLAN
During 1933, Staffordshire Bull Terriers were mentioned in 'Our Dogs' after an article in John Bull about the miners' fighting dogs. A letter appeared in that journal about these dogs that had no written pedigree. It was late in 1934 that a real move was made when a letter appeared in 'Our Dogs' from Stewart Poole of Tipton, who asked for anyone interested in the formation of a club for Staffordshire Bull Terriers to contact him. I did this but unfortunately, he received only nine replies so it was decided to wait a while and use 'Our Dogs' to emphasize the bettering about this wonderful breed that had taken a lot of stick owing to bad publicity of the dog-fighting days.
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First Staffordshire Bull Terrier show, 1935.
About three months later, Joe Dunn saw Joe Mallen at work and asked him if he would help in the formation of a Club and could a meeting be arranged to take place at 'The Cross Guns' and to canvass a small number of the locals to become members for five shillings. Mrs. Mallen agreed to it and the meeting was quickly arranged at which were nine or ten present, one of whom Mrs. Mallen loaned the five shillings membership! I have these names; three of the group were Fred Silvers who owned the original 'Queenie,' Jack Shaw who owned 'Jim the Dandy' and Harry Pegg who owned 'Fearless Joe.'
THE FIRST CRADLEY CLUB SHOW
was held following this event and took place nine weeks later, l7th August, 1935 with Mr. H. N. Beilby as judge. All the notable dogs of that era were there, such as 'Jim the Dandy' (opposite) from whom the original standard was chiefly taken, 'Cross Guns Johnson,' who six months later secured the first award for Best of Breed at Crufts, 'Fearless Joe,' his son 'Vindictive Monty' (the first one) and my own 'Game Lad.' In bitches, were 'Brave Nell,' 'Queenie', and from the North, 'Lioness.' The awards were: Open Dog and Best in Show 'Jim the Dandy,' 2, 'Game Lad,' 3, 'Cross Guns Johnson,' Res. was 'Vindictive Monty,' Open Bitch 1, 'Brave Nell,' 2, ' Queenie,' 3, 'Lioness,' Res. 'Victorious Lass.' Special awards other than for best dog and bitch were for best second prize winner and best over four years of age were awarded to 'Game Lad.'
Show dog and his exhibitor, back in the day
was another important event for Staffords, as this was the first time our breed had been on view there, and much
attention was paid by a man who heard so much about these dogs in the past. Mr. Joe Dunn, the club secretary and founder was chosen to judge. He made Mr. Joe Mallen's 'Cross Guns Johnson' Best of Breed and Tom Walls brindle bitch 'Brother of Looe' best bitch. It is sad to report that the dog died soon afterwards and did not leave any progeny. That was a tragedy which could have been avoided, and no doubt meant a big loss to us as a breed.
The next big event to take place was a very well publicized show named Wembley National Dog Show held in conjunction with the Star Dog Tournament. (The London Star evening newspaper). This show was managed by Mr. Leo Wilson, a big name in the dog Press and a world wide judge. The date, 2nd October, 1936, and two classes were given Staffords, one of which had 24 entries, and all the named well known dogs were included.
I well remember the arrival of the Cradley coach with those dogs at the Wembley Way. I wondered how they had fared on the journey as they were all in a lively mood and did manage one scrap on the benches. Two contenders were Jack Barnard's 'Barham' and 'Cloth of Gold.' Jack had by then bought 'Jim the Dandy' and had him there with his others. The well known all rounder, Mr. Jas. Saunders, was the judge for Staffords and for his best dog and Best of Breed was a newcomer to us in Miss Joan Elliott's good brindle 'Bocking-Joseph' with' Game Lad' second. Best bitch was my own 'Timyke-Mustard' who was sired by 'Game Lad.' By that time Joe and Mrs. Lil Mallen had become our friends, and this developed over the years into real affection, but with the loss of 'Cross Guns Johnson' Joe seemed out of things and events, but he soon got a young brindle dog registered as 'Game Bill' whom he later sold to Dan Potter. This dog went on to win Best of Breed at Crufts 1937 under Phil Dee.
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However, May the 25th the same year, 'Gentleman Jim' was born, bred by Jack Dunn and sired by 'Brindle Mick,' who was the dog-founder of the well known M-line, and incidentally, he was full brother to 'Cross Guns Johnson.' That was very satisfactory to Joe and it did help him over his previous bad luck. This turned out what was to be a second good start, as history has proved. Earlier, on 1st January, 1936, I also had bred a litter that included a brindle dog which I registered as ' Game Laddie,' who later entered for Crufts 1938 at which show 'Gentleman Jim' was entered in the puppy class. He was made best Stafford puppy in show, while 'Game Laddie' was made Best of Breed. The judge was Mr. H. N. Beilby. Of course it is well known that 'Jim' was the first champion of our breed; in fact, he and 'Laddie' were the only champion dogs to be made, pre-war.
That, I suppose, is how it all began, and started to grow as the second formation was of our own Southern Society, whose first show was held 1st May, 1937, the judge being the well known all rounder Mr. Jas. Saunders, who had an entry of 76 made by 21 exhibitors. There are now numerous Stafford Clubs in Great Britain and others in many parts of the world. I feel certain, that for Staffords to have achieved such a high realm of popularity from that tiny start in the mid-thirties is an outstanding and almost unbelievable feat well worth recording.
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Q: SQL, Select in Looping returning repeated values I have been working on a project for a very long time and I can't seem to find out how to do it. I have a looping code and a function combined but can't seem to get the output I wanted to see.
My code is like this:
WITH CTE AS
(
    SELECT 1 as Day
    UNION ALL
    SELECT Day+1 FROM CTE
    WHERE Day < 15
), Name as (Select * from fn_logs(@Month, @Year,@date_from,@date_to)

)

SELECT CTE.Day,
CASE WHEN Name.DAtee != CTE.Day THEN Name.Fullname ELSE Name.Fullname END as Fullname,
CASE WHEN Name.DAtee != CTE.Day THEN ' ' ELSE Name.AMIN END as AMIN,
CASE WHEN Name.DAtee != CTE.Day THEN ' ' ELSE Name.AMOUT END as AMOUT,
CASE WHEN Name.DAtee != CTE.Day THEN ' ' ELSE Name.PMIN END as PMIN,
CASE WHEN Name.DAtee != CTE.Day THEN ' ' ELSE Name.PMOUT END as PMOUT
FROM CTE, Name

group by CTE.Day,Name.Fullname,Name.AMIN,Name.AMOUT,Name.PMIN,Name.PMOUT

where the Name.DAtee gets the day of the date
The output I wanted to happen was like:
Day  Fullname  AM-IN  AM-OUT  PM-IN  PM-OUT
1    Ara Ast   8:00   12:00   12:03  5:00
2    Ara Ast   7:51   12:22   12:23  5:10
3    Ara Ast
1    Clara Est 8:01   12:12   12:25  5:07
2    Clara Est
3    Clara Est 7:41   12:02   12:15  5:00

I wanted to show all the days a single employees has logged and when no date was logged, it will automatically show no value. The output I get was like:
Day  Fullname  AM-IN  AM-OUT  PM-IN  PM-OUT
1    Ara Ast   8:00   12:00   12:03  5:00
2    Ara Ast
3    Ara Ast
1    Ara Ast
2    Ara Ast   7:51   12:22   12:23  5:10
3    Ara Ast
1    Ara Ast
2    Ara Ast
3    Ara Ast

Sample Data
INSERT INTO table1 (Fullname, Date, AMIN, AMOUT, PMIN, PMOUT) VALUES
('Ara Ast', '2/1/2018','8:00 AM','12:00 PM','1:00 PM','5:00 PM'),
('Ema Watson', '2/1/2018','8:00 AM','12:00 PM','1:00 PM','5:00 PM'),
('Ema Watson', '2/2/2018','8:00 AM','12:00 PM','1:00 PM','5:00 PM'),
('Ara Ast', '2/3/2018','8:00 AM','12:00 PM','1:00 PM','5:00 PM');

The values seem to repeat and whenever the value was not equal to the date, it prints the no value. Sorry I am kinda still in the learning stage of the sql server coding.
Thanks in advance.

A: Check this query. According to your comment that's what you need
declare @t table (Fullname varchar(100), Date date, AMIN varchar(100), AMOUT varchar(100), PMIN varchar(100), PMOUT varchar(100))

INSERT INTO @t (Fullname, Date, AMIN, AMOUT, PMIN, PMOUT)
VALUES ('Ara Ast', '20180201','8:00 AM','12:00 PM','1:00 PM','5:00 PM')
    , ('Ema Watson', '20180201','8:00 AM','12:00 PM','1:00 PM','5:00 PM')
    , ('Ema Watson', '20180202','8:00 AM','12:00 PM','1:00 PM','5:00 PM')
    , ('Ara Ast', '20180203','8:00 AM','12:00 PM','1:00 PM','5:00 PM');

;WITH CTE AS
(
    SELECT 1 as Day
    UNION ALL
    SELECT Day+1 FROM CTE
    WHERE Day < 15
)
select
    *
from
    cte c
    cross join (select distinct Fullname from @t) t
    left join @t tt on t.Fullname = tt.Fullname and c.Day = day(tt.Date)
order by 2,1


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Electric bicycles are fast, efficient and fun! And now you can convert your own bicycle into an electric bicycle with my e-bike kit!
92 backers pledged $35,310 to help bring this project to life.
Well time is up and the Kickstarter campaign is over. I want to thank all of my backers who supported my project! I'm excited to get your rewards out to you, whether it's the book, video course or full ebike kits!
For anyone who is just now stumbling upon this page, because the Kickstarter campaign is over, you will no longer be able to get the ebike kit I assembled here. However, that doesn't mean you can't still build yourself an awesome ebike! There are many other options for sourcing a great quality kit to match your needs. I want to highlight my favorites here so that you can see a few other options for building an ebike in the future. They might not have the same low price as my kits, but each is worth it and you can find some even more powerful kits than what I offer.
Grin Technology (www.Ebikes.ca) - I might as well start with the best, and the best is Ebikes.ca thanks to their quality parts and their unmatched service. There is a consensus among the DIY ebike community that Ebikes.ca is essentially the high water mark of the industry, and the golden standard by which most other ebike suppliers are judged. Whether you need a small geared motor, a medium sized direct drive or a big powerful motor, they've got you covered. Ebikes.ca is also home of the Cycle Analyst, which is a great electric bicycle wattmeter and diagnostic tool that functions like an instrument panel for your ebike. Anyone looking for a quality North American parts supplier can find everything they need with Grin Technologies.
Electric Rider (www.ElectricRider.com) - Electric Rider is a great US company for someone who wants a powerful ebike. Between their geared and gearless kits, Electric Rider offers some of the most powerful ebike kits available for beginners and experienced ebike builders alike. Their service is also great, they have an amazing packing method to get your parts to you safely, and the quality of their kits is excellent. I recommend Electric Rider to those who are looking for a powerful ebike kit.
Hill Topper (www.electric-bike-kit.com) - The Hill Topper kit by Clean Republic is what you want if you're looking for an affordable way to get into electric biking. Their kits are some of the most affordable options around. The downside is that they aren't the most powerful kits out there. But that's ok, because what they lack in raw power they easily make up for in price and ease of install/use. The different power levels they offer are adequate for most people, and it's hard to beat their prices. I'd recommend going for a larger battery upgrade if you can swing it, as you'll always wish you could get just a few more miles. The Hill Topper kit is also one of the easiest to install, making it one of the best kits for absolute beginners and those that don't feel as confident with their 'tech' skills. A few basic tools and 20 minutes is all you need to install this kit on your bike.
EM3EV (EM3EV.com) - EM3EV has great quality mac motors, which are geared motors of a higher power level than most other geared motors. Their kits are excellent quality, but where they really shine are their batteries. These don't come cheap, but you definitely get what you pay for. They use the highest quality cells and also build triangle shaped battery packs that fit perfectly in the front section of your bicycle frame. Shipping is from China, but the great customer service makes you feel like they are located in your own state. Also their shipping is very fair, especially compared to other Chinese companies that gouge on shipping costs. If you're looking for a powerful geared motor or great quality batteries, check out EM3EV.com.
Falco E-motors (www.falcoemotors.com) - Falco is doing something innovative in the ebike industry with their 5-phase motors and great quality batteries. Falco is a little less well known on the retail sign but they come from a long line of great ebikes and ebike parts and have a proven track record of great quality and matching service. If you're looking for a unique, worry free system that will work well for many years than you can't skip Falco.
Ping Batteries (www.PingBattery.com) - Ping makes great lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries that have been proven to last many years. My first Ping battery was install on a bike with a motor that was over twice the rated power. Even at that abuse my battery was still going strong two years later when I sold the bike. Ping batteries are rated at 2,000 cycles and are worth every penny.
Ebay kits - Ebay kits can be hit or miss, and I'm including this here partially as a recommendation and partly as a warning. I've gotten some great deals by finding ebay kits, and I've also seem some garbage too. Some sellers are known to be reputable. For example, the seller Sun-Thing28 is known to sell good, reasonably priced batteries and the seller xcceries is a well known provider of good quality direct drive kits.
The important thing is to search around and look at many options before buying. Do your research to make sure you find a kit that is best suited for you. Some companies overcharge for parts that you can find cheaper elsewhere. I haven't listed those companies. Any companies I've listed above are well worth their prices and have the customer support that you'd expect when you're making an investment like this. There are some great options out there and I'm sure everyone can find an ebike kit perfect for their own needs.
Small update: People have been asking me a ton of great questions via private messages, so I'm trying to put new info on the page and the Frequently Asked Questions section at the bottom as fast as possible to respond to common questions. I recommend checking out the FAQ if you don't see your question answered below.
Hi internet, My name is Micah Toll. I'm a mechanical engineer, an electric bicycle designer/builder, and the author of the Ultimate Do-It-Yourself Ebike Guide, a book that teaches anyone how to convert their bicycle into an electric bike.
For years I've been teaching beginners how to make their own electric bicycle and showing them how to find the best parts at affordable prices. The book I wrote (which you can get for the lowest pledge level) covers all of these topics and more in great detail. But now I've decided to go a step further and use my experience and industry connections to assemble a great quality, simple to use and affordable electric bicycle conversion kit!
With the Barak electric bicycle kit that I've been testing and assembling over the past year, you'll be able to convert nearly any bicycle into a fast, powerful electric bicycle!
Electric bicycles are like normal bicycles, except that they have a motor in the wheel which means you can travel faster and farther without needing to pedal. It basically turns a bicycle into a clean, green moped that requires absolutely no license, registration, insurance or other costs.
Why Should I Use An Electric Bicycle?
Electric bicycles are an excellent alternative form of transportation. Cars are expensive, they pollute our cities and are always getting stuck in traffic. Buses are inconvenient and limit your schedule and route. Bicycles are eco-friendly and cheap, but require a lot of physical exertion. Electric bicycles take the advantages of all of these forms of transportation and roll them into one!
Electric bicycles require no gas and can go 100 miles on just 25 cents of electricity. They can travel at city speeds for long distances, taking you everywhere you need to go. Parking is free and plentiful. And if those reasons weren't enough for you, electric bicycles take your commute from boring to exhilarating!
It's important to remember though, at the end of the day an electric bike is still a bike. You can always pedal it just like a normal bike, which makes it a great way to get some exercise as well. In fact, the motor I've included in my kit is designed to freewheel when not in use, meaning it doesn't cause any extra resistance when you ride the bike without power. Turn off the battery and you're back to a normal bicycle!
How Does an Electric Bicycle Conversion Kit Work?
An electric bicycle conversion kit allows you to convert your regular bicycle into an electric bicycle. My Barak Ebike Conversion Kit consists of only four parts which are easily bolted onto any bicycle to convert it into an electric bicycle. The kit consists of a hub motor wheel, battery, controller and throttle.
The hub motor wheel contains the motor in the center of the wheel. The whole wheel simply replaces the front wheel of your bicycle.
The battery is bolted onto the frame of the bicycle (either to the water bottle bolts or the seat post depending on the size of your bicycle). All the needed hardware is included.
The controller is held inside of the battery holder and out of view.
Lastly, the throttle simply slides over the end of your handlebars.
Everything you need is included, from the wiring to the hardware and even the zip ties! You just follow the instructions and install it on your bike.
How easy is it to install the kit on my bike?
My kit is designed to be super simple to install. You don't need to be a handyman or even be skilled with tools. As long as you can turn a wrench or a screwdriver, you can put my ebike kit on your bicycle. The kit is designed for complete beginners to be able to handle easily.
The whole process can be done in less than 15 minutes with only a few simple hand tools. The conversion process is not complicated - if you can put together an ikea coffee table then you can install this ebike kit on your bicycle.
Every kit will come with both written and video instructions to guide you through the conversion. If you like to read and follow along with pictures, use the written instructions. If seeing the conversion done in front of your own eyes you makes it easier, use the video instructions. I designed this kit to be the SIMPLEST electric bicycle conversion kit out there.
As an added bonus, while you are waiting for the kit to come in the mail, I'll go ahead and send you the written and video instructions to download. That way you can familiarize yourself with the kit and be ready to rock and roll when it gets there!
I created two different versions of my kit with different power levels. The low power version is the 350 watt kit, and the more powerful version is the 500 watt kit. These kits both get approximately the same range and same top speed (18-20 mph and 20-30 mile range), the main difference is the power and acceleration you'll feel. The high power version is the 500 watt kit. You can really feels the power in this kit. The 500 watt kit has much stronger acceleration (such as when starting from rest at stop signs and red lights) and much better hill climbing performance.
The 350 watt low power kit is great for flat areas and people not needing a large amount of power (or people that plan to help out the motor by pedaling often). Because of the lower power motor, the 350 watt kit is also better for lighter weight riders. The 350 watt kit is great for my 110 pound wife, though we live in a very flat city. I weigh about 160 lbs and the 350 watt kit is just slightly underwhelming in terms of power, though definitely still gets me around (I've put about 600 miles on one of my 350 watt prototypes so far). The 500 watt kit feels much more powerful, and is better for those looking for more performance, live in a hilly city or for heavier riders.
Each version of my kit comes with the same great quality parts. Each motor is a precision made, efficient planetary geared motor. Each battery is made of powerful lithium cells similar to those found in your laptop computer. Each battery is designed to be easily removed from the rest of the bicycle to be brought inside for simple charging. Each controller is designed to be hidden away on the bike, giving the cleanest, sleekest look possible. Each throttle is a comfort designed, ergonomic thumb throttle that allows you still use your gear shifters on your handlebars with no interference.
How Far? How Fast? How Much?
The long answers take some explaining. Both the range and the speed of an electric bicycle (or any electric vehicle for that matter) can vary greatly dependent on things like vehicle and rider weight, terrain, speed, wind etc. The two biggest factors affecting the ultimate range of the Barak electric bicycle conversion kit are whether or not the rider is also pedaling and how fast the rider is going. By pedaling a little bit, you help the motor not use as much power. With absolutely no pedaling whatsoever and on flat ground, a 150 pound rider can go about 20 miles on a charge. With just a small amount of pedaling, that range can be drastically increased. With more pedaling, you more than double the range. In some of my tests, I achieved extrapolated ranges of over 100 miles per charge by assisting the motor with pedaling. Of course, this game can go on forever: if you do 99% of the work and the motor does 1% of the work, you'll probably get a range of 1,000 miles. At a certain point when you do enough pedaling, it stops being an electric bike and just becomes a bike. That's why I don't claim "50 miles or more!" like some ebike kit manufacturers do, even though with decent pedaling you could easily achieve a 50 mile range with my kit.
I've been working in the electric bicycle industry for the better part of a decade. This has given me experience working with hundreds of different types of electric bicycle parts. My work has helped me build relationships with electric bicycle component suppliers all over the world. I know who makes great quality components and who cuts corners. I'm working with the best vendors to not only bring you a great quality electric bicycle kit, but to do it at a price that is finally affordable.
Note for International backers: Part of the way I am able to offer such a great quality kit for an affordable price is by bringing my kits into the US in bulk by sea, reducing my costs for shipping. However, any backers located outside the US will receive their kits directly by airmail, which will bypass the US and arrive faster. Unfortunately, shipping a large box internationally is really expensive. This is why international backers will be asked to add $190 to their pledge to make up for not being able to take advantage of the cheaper bulk shipping. I know this is a steep increase and I apologize for this.
I want to give a shoutout to some great ebike companies that have helped support my projects especially including the ebike video course offered in one of my rewards, including Electric Rider, Ping Batteries, Lyen Controllers, Grin Technology, and others.
I want to make sure that I under-promise and over-deliver, so I've left enough lead time to make sure everyone will get their Barak electric bicycle kits on time. I've already made arrangements with the manufacturer for a production timetable that will ensure speedy fulfillment of the rewards to all of my backers.
Receive a copy of my e-book "The Ultimate DIY Ebike Guide". Perhaps you aren't ready to make the dive into a full electric bicycle kit, but you still want to learn how to build your own ebike and prepare for the process. This reward is for you! My ebook will teach you everything you need to know about converting a bicycle into an electric bike. The ebook comes as a PDF download, so you can read it on your computer, phone, tablet or print it out and take it anywhere!
Get access to my Ebike Video Course, which includes 18 online video lessons covering everything you need to know about making an electric bicycle. PLUS, you'll also get my ebook from the $15 reward level!
Get the 350 watt 20 inch wheel bicycle kit. This includes everything you need to convert a bicycle with 20 inch wheels into an electric bicycle. This is the lower power version kit. For the higher power version, check out the 500 watt kit.
Get the 350 watt 26 inch wheel kit kit. This includes everything you need to convert a bicycle with 26 inch wheels into an electric bicycle. This is the lower power version kit. For the higher power version, check out the 500 watt kit.
Get the 500 watt 20 inch kit. This includes everything you need to convert a bicycle with 20 inch wheels into an electric bicycle. This is the higher power version kit. For the lower power version, check out the 350 watt kit.
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KOCHI: The Cochin Smart City Ltd (CSML) has begun rolling out its much-awaited project to renovate the Ernakulam Broadway. CSML officials said its consultant has submitted a detailed project report (DPR) and that tenders will be issued this month after the CSML approves the DPR. "The tenders will be invited once the process is completed," said Raji R, general manager of CSML.
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"Over the years the traders here have been reading and discussing about plans to renovate Broadway. But no such plan has materialized yet. The state government and Kochi corporation should intervene to revive the business outside shopping malls. Something needs to be done to encourage people to come to Broadway for shopping," said Venkitesh Naik, a hardware dealer.
Both customers and traders insist on the need to decongest the footpaths. Vehicles plying through these streets add to the congestion. Often footpaths are seen occupied by stalls on carts placed by shopkeepers.
Rajeswari Amma, who enjoys being on Broadway for its old-world charm, said: "I like shopping at Broadway. There are some restaurants and shops that I frequent from a very young age. Narrow streets and movement of vehicles make walking along the streets uncomfortable."
Poor drainage and solid waste management systems, lack of well-maintained public toilets and lack of entertainment keeps shoppers away from Broadway.
"Nobody wants to walk in the sweltering heat or heavy rains through these streets. When there are air-conditioned shopping malls with ample parking facilities, why would people choose Broadway? Broadway has to compete with e-commerce sites. Those involved in Broadway renovation project should consider these aspects while preparing the draft," said Riyas M, a wholesale merchant at Broadway
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The main hindrance in rehabilitating street vendors is unavailability of an apt location. The delay in framing rules under the Street Vendors Act, 2014 is the other main obstacle in executing the project. Local body officials said efforts to relocate street vendors meet with stiff resistance.
"The local body is planning to relocate street vendors in the Market as well as Broadway to an old school near Ernakulam Market. But the place is caught in some legal disputes. Talks are being held with the family which owns the school. The local body should also get a go ahead sign from the court," said Ernakulam North division councillor Gracy Babu Jacob.
As per a survey conducted by the civic body, there are 2,625 vendors in the corporation limits. According to the local body officials, of this only 1,989 are genuine vendors. Jacob said that before undertaking the Ernakulam Market renovation project, the street vendors will be rehabilitated.
Corporation officials also confirm that overcoming political resistance towards rehabilitation is crucial. "It is a livelihood issue. Shopping activities in Broadway itself has reduced. The vendors feel that they would be shifted to other places where they may not get visibility. So it is important to convince political leaders on how the relocation and renovation would benefit the merchant community as well as the street vendors," said an official.
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To migrate to the Airtel Trybe Tariff plan, simply dial *312# or text YES to 312.
NB: Calls on the Airtel TRYBE tariff plan costs 20k/secs to non-TRYBE Airtel lines and 30k/secs to other networks.
What do you tink about this Airtel TRYBE tariff plan, do make your contributions via the comments box below this post.