Big Brother: Timebomb - Daily Update: Day 11 - Adjoa's last day in the house.
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· Jade is in the bedroom and she asks Adjoa how she feels about the impending eviction, she replies, "I'm ok, I am actually ok".
· Amy and Sally are called to the Diary Room to discuss their behaviour from Thursday night. Big Brother explained to them that the welfare of the Housemates is of the upmost importance and that their behaviour wasn't acceptable.
· Joel and Jack are sat talking about Nick and Jade. Joel says "I wouldn't lie in bed and hug you for four hours, you can sit and chat for four hours, but you don't get under the quilt and hug, unless something is going on, and If something is going on that's absolutely fine, I just think we would all rather know about it" Jack agrees "I'm just confused Joel, apparently Nick likes her" Joel questions "do you think you would notice if Jade left?" Jack quickly responds "no, I like Jade but I don't get a chance to talk to her, it's even the same thing with Nick, because I haven't spoken to him for the last five days because literally the whole time they are mollycoddled together".
· Joel comes to the Diary Room "can you please detail the punishment if we ate the food? Is it personal or the whole house?" Big Brother confirms the whole house would be punished. Joel then goes on to complain he hasn't eaten in 12 days.


In this version of the song, Flans sings in a lower octave than the Long Tall Weekend version.
From the Summer 1999 Info Club newsletter: "This track is the story of a New Wave fan who loses her mind and comes to believe she is the famous Hollywood fashion designer. 'The accent in her speech she didn't have growing up.' The song is already a featured staple of the Giants' new show. This recording has a driving guitar performance by Dan Miller. Look for this number to appear on the next Giants CD."


According to Toonzone, The Jetix programming block, which airs on ABC Family and Toon Disney, will premiere Bedaman, under the new name "B-Daman" next Saturday and Sunday (April 2nd & 3rd). Hasbro will also be releasing a B-Daman line of toys for children ages 8-12. Thanks to Tyler for this item.


Since the beginning of the development of Lords of Middle-earth, we realized how important to the new expansion the "Lords" featured in the title were going to be.
In Battles of the Third Age, Galadriel was fundamental in the strategy of the Free Peoples. She was – apart from two base game companions, Gandalf the White and Aragorn, Heir to Isildur - the only character able to provide an additional action die to the Free Peoples. Her die was only available until Gandalf the White entered the fray. Even after that, she was still critical in reinforcing the defense of Lorién and protecting the Ring-bearers from afar, but it was definitely the addition of that precious 5th die early in the game which made her so important.
In War of the Ring, the Free Peoples player has less actions in each turn than the Shadow, and especially in the early game, this means that every decision is an agonizing choice, and there are never enough actions to fully counter the threats of the Shadow player. That additional action early in the game may prove to be game changing, as in 1st Edition a late arrival of both Gandalf the White and Aragorn sometimes means the end of any hope of victory for the Free Peoples.
Given the improved balance in War of the Ring 2nd Edition, however, such a powerful ability for Galadriel was very likely just too good for the Free Peoples. On top of that, we considered that the effect of gaining and losing an action die in this way was a bit too "coarse", and that it gave too much importance to Galadriel and Lorién, bringing away the focus of the game from locations such as Rohan and Gondor, which in the books are of the greatest importance from a military point of view.
However, in War of the Ring there is a very strong connection between major characters and action dice – how to solve this conundrum, and to fit into the equation Elrond as well?
We found the solution by introducing a completely new concept, which is possibly the most important feature of Lords of Middle-earth. We would include in the expansion special action dice, different for each character. In this way, we could make each individual action die "tailored", from a thematic point of view, to the related character. We could include drawbacks and new action icons, to get them perfectly balanced. These new "Keepers' dice" where what we needed to replace the "old" Galadriel's action die mechanic.
From the point of view of the hidden math engine of the game, the new concept allowed a more gradual growth of the Free Peoples player power, introducing intermediate steps in the increase from 4 to 6 action dice.
The idea became especially intriguing when applied to Gandalf. In spite of our best efforts, even the redesign of the character in 2nd Edition only marginally improves his chances of survival as "The Grey" - the temptation for the Free Peoples player to take him as a casualty in order to get his more powerful incarnation in play is still very strong!
If we designed a new Gandalf the Grey, featured as "Keeper of Narya", that would add a Keeper's die himself, then the Free Peoples player would have a new, interesting choice: rather than getting rid of Gandalf the Gray as soon as possible, he can keep him and his "lesser" die in play, and avoid the dangerous gamble of trying to swap the Grey for the White, at the risk of a late arrival. This concept was also a good fit for our idea of introducing alternate versions of the companions.


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Home » Criminal Defense » Domestic Violence » Continuous Violence Against the Family
Continuous Violence Against the Family
Domestic assault charges normally result in a misdemeanor charge. However, if you have a history of committing domestic assault your crime could be enhanced drastically. The crime could be elevated to continuous violence against the family, which is a felony-level crime.
The penalties for continuous violence against the family are especially harsh. If convicted, you could face expensive fines and time spent in prison. In addition, you will have a felony conviction on your record. Employers, licensing agencies, landlords and your peers could pull up your criminal charges with a simple background check. It could lead to lost job, housing and other important opportunities.
If you or someone you know has been arrested for continuous violence against the family, it's important you seek skilled and experienced legal representation.
Attorney for Continuous Violence Against the Family in Georgetown, TX
Family dynamics are incredibly complicated and normally there is a deep history between familial and household members. It can be hard to understand what's going on from an outsider's perspective and can even look abusive if certain circumstances arise. That is why domestic violence charges can be incredibly difficult to defend.
For these reasons and more, we suggest you hire experienced legal counsel such as Price & Twine, PLLC. Michael J. Price has years of practice under his belt representing clients from domestic violence charges. He can utilize all his extensive resources, skills and network to build a sturdy defense for you. To get in contact with him, call Price & Twine, PLLC. He can set up your first consultation free for your case.
Price & Twine, PLLC accepts clients throughout the greater Williamson County and Bell County area such as Jarrell, Georgetown, Hutto, Killeen, Belton, and Temple.
Overview of Continuous Violence Against the Family in Texas
What Does Texas Define as Continuous Violence Against the Family
Domestic Assault & Penalties in Texas
What Does Texas Define as Continuous Violence Against the Family?
Legislators in Texas implemented harsh penalties for people charged with continuous violence against the family to deter family abusers. The Penal Code states if you have engaged in domestic assault conduct two or three times a year, then you could be charged with continuous violence against the family as a result.
What makes this charge unique is that the jury doesn't have to unanimously agree on the specifics of the assault or the date of the assault to convict a person of continuous violence. Instead they're only required to determine if you committed domestic assault at least twice within the last 12 months. This fact means it's incredibly difficult to defend a continuous violence charge.
Additionally, the assault doesn't have to be directed towards one family member to be charged with continuous violence against the family. Committing domestic assault on different members of the family or household can still lead to continuous violence against the family.
The crime is charged as a third-degree felony, which is punishable by:
Up to 10 years in prison; and
A possible fine of up to $10,000
Domestic Assault and it's Penalties in Texas
To be charged with continuous violence, you must have a criminal history of committing domestic assault. The elements of domestic assault can be found under the Penal Code Section 22.01. The law states you don't have to physically harm another person to be charged with domestic assault. In fact, you can be charged with the offense because of a threat you made in the heat of the moment that was taken too seriously.
You can be charged with domestic assault for doing any of the following actions:
Intentionally inflicting bodily harm to a household or family member;
Threatening a household or family member with imminent serious bodily injury; or
Making physical contact with a family or household member that you're aware could be considered as provocative or offensive
You can only be charged with domestic assault if the crime was directed towards a family or household member. Under Texas law, the term "family member" means any person related by blood or marriage. It can also include shared parents of a child, ex-spouses, foster parents and foster children.
The term "household member" refers to any person you share a household with. You're not required to be related to blood or marriage, but you must have shared the same dwelling for a certain period. The court considers people who have moved out since the offense still members of the household in the eyes of the law.
Domestic assault also applies to dating relationships. If two people are involved in a dating relationship that is continuous for a period, then assaultive offenses between the two could be considered domestic assault.
Domestic assault is a class C misdemeanor, which is punishable by a $500 fine. Causing bodily injury to the victim will lead to an enhanced charge of class A misdemeanor. The penalties for a class A misdemeanor include a fine of up to $4,000 and up to 12 months in prison.
Benchbook for Family Violence – Visit the official website of Texas Courts to gain access to the Texas Family Violence Benchbook, a reference for judges and other legal professionals. Access the document to learn more about protective orders, domestic violence offenses and child custody or support divisions.
Family Violence Report by DPS – Visit the official website of the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to read their report on family violence. Access the document to learn more about domestic violence statistics and data in Texas collected by the Department of Public Safety.
Lawyer for Continuous Family Violence in Williamson County, Texas
Contact Price & Twine, PLLC to start your defense plan today. Michael J. Price is an aggressive attorney in the courtroom, but compassionate with clients. With his years of experience, he knows the best course of actions for these types of cases. He can apply our skills and knowledge to create a sturdy defense specially for your case.
You can call us at (512) 354-1880 to set up a case consultation. Price & Twine, PLLC accepts clients throughout the greater Georgetown area including Killeen, Belton, Harker Heights, Temple, Hutto and Taylor.
This article was last updated on December 4, 2019.
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Consequences of Domestic Violence Conviction
Injury to Child / Child Abuse
Offenses Against The Family
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Van Cutsem est un patronyme flamand indiquant une provenance : le lieu-dit Cutsegem ou Kutsem à Kampenhout ou à Leeuw-Saint-Pierre.

Variantes
 Van Cutsem, Van Cutsen
 Van Coetsem, Van Coetshem, Van Koetsem, Van Koetsen

 Guillaume van Cutsem (1749-1825), jurisconsulte ;
 Henri Van Cutsem (1839-1904), mécène et artiste-peintre belge ;
 Jean-Baptiste Van Cutsem (1807-1859), magistrat et député belge ;
 Louis Van Cutsem (1909-1992), sculpteur belge ;
 William Van Cutsem dit William Vance (1935-2018), dessinateur et scénariste belge de bande dessinée.

Voir aussi
 Rue François Van Cutsem, une rue à  Evere (Belgique)

Patronyme flamand

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Within the waning days of Venice's glory within the mid-1700s, Andrea Memmo was once scion to 1 the city's oldest patrician households. on the age of twenty-four he fell passionately in love with sixteen-year-old Giustiniana Wynne, the gorgeous, illegitimate daughter of a Venetian mom and British father. as a result of their dramatically assorted positions in society, they can no longer marry. And Giustiniana's mom, afraid that an affair could destroy her daughter's percentages to shape a enhanced union, forbade them to work out one another. Her prohibition in simple terms fueled their hope and so started their torrid, mystery seven-year-affair, enlisting the help of a number of intimates and servants (willing to possibility their very own positions) to trip love letters backward and forward and to aid facilitate their clandestine conferences. ultimately, Giustiniana came upon herself pregnant and she or he became for aid to the notorious Casanova—himself infatuated with her.
Two and part centuries later, the unimaginable tale of this star-crossed couple is instructed in a panoramic narrative, re-created partially from the passionate, clandestine letters Andrea and Giustiniana wrote to one another.
Грамматические и лексические упражнения по итальянскому языку. 1. Nomi e pronomi. 2. Articoli. three. Presente dei verbi regolari. four. Essere, avere, esserci. five. Aggettivi qualificativi. 6. Forma di cortesia. 7. Aggettivi e pronomi possessivi. eight. Presente dei verbi irregolari e modali. nine. Aggettivi e pronomi dimostrativi.
She could not allow Giustiniana to wreck her plans with a relationship that in her eyes had no future and would only bring dishonor upon the family. So in the winter of 1754 she told Andrea never to call on Giustiniana at their house again and forbade the two lovers from seeing each other. Mrs. Anna's ban seemed to spell the end of their forbidden love. But their timeworn letters have continued to surface over the years—in the archives in Padua, in the attic at Palazzo Mocenigo, at Randolph Macon College—to reveal that in fact this was only the beginning of a remarkable love story.
Elle "The best novel I've read in years . . except that it happens to be true. . So immediate, vivid, and powerful that it takes you inside the minds and, indeed, the bodies of its two passionate protagonists. . " —Simon Schama, author of A History of Great Britain "Delicious and unique, marrying the vicarious thrill of reading someone else's love letters with the . . " —Philadelphia City Paper "Rarely does [a love story] emerge from history's pages with the immediacy found in [di Robilant's] A Venetian A fair.
We spent a rainy weekend cracking the strange cipher and trying to make some sense of the first fragments we were able to read. I remember we were wary of delving into secrets buried so long ago. Yet we labored on because the spell was irresistible. At the end of that long weekend I went back to Rome, where I was then working as a journalist, while my father took on the task of deciphering and transcribing the cache of one hundred or so letters in his possession. What eventually emerged from his painstaking labor was the remarkable love story between our ancestor Andrea Memmo, scion of one of the oldest Venetian families, and Giustiniana Wynne, a bright and beautiful Anglo-Venetian of illegitimate birth.


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Laptops News
Microsoft Ends Support for Windows 8 on Tuesday
By Manish Singh | Updated: 12 January 2016 19:23 IST
If your computer is still running Windows 8, it is time for you to upgrade to a newer version. Alongside several versions of Internet Explorer Web browser (IE10 or below), the three-year-old desktop operating system will also hit its end of support on Tuesday.
Users on Windows 8 will receive the last security patch update for their operating system on January 12. One would expect a Microsoft desktop operating system to get at least 10 years of support, however, despite releasing in 2012, Windows 8's life cycle is shorter than usual.
This is because Microsoft is packaging Windows 8.1 as a service pack to Windows 8. As per company's policy, a user has a time period of two years to upgrade to the next available service pack.
(Also see: Millions of Internet Explorer Users Must Update Their Browser to Remain Safe)
It's no secret that Windows 8 didn't yield the response Microsoft was expecting of it. Many changes such as Modern UI and a strong emphasis on touch made the operating system very difficult for traditional mouse and keyboard users to operate. Realising the mistake, Microsoft released Windows 8.1 in 2013. It was a mandatory upgrade for all Windows 8 users.
While it isn't clear exactly how many people are using Windows 8, as of 2014, Microsoft reported that it had sold more than 200 million copies of it.
(Also see: Microsoft to Kill Internet Explorer 8, 9, 10 on Tuesday)
Once upgraded to Windows 8.1, which is available as a free upgrade to Windows 8 users, you will see the end of life support on their system extended to January 10, 2023. Windows 8.1 users can upgrade to Windows 10 and extend the support cycle till October 14, 2025. If you're on Windows 7, your computer will receive its last security patch on January 14, 2020. Windows 7 computer is also eligible to get Windows 10 as a free upgrade.
Without a security patch from the company, the affected computers are exposing themselves to a range of attacks.
Further reading: Modern UI, Internet Explorer, Laptops, Microsoft, PC, Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
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Here Are All the Cheat Codes for GTA V on the PC
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Super Nintendo SNES Console Video Game System All-Gray Complete. SUPER NINTENDO SNES CONSOLE VIDEO GAME SYSTEM COMPLETE. Includes the following items shown in listing pictures.
Original Super Nintendo Video Game Console model SNS-001. The console is clean and has been recently fully tested.
Very few consoles retain their original all-gray appearance. This console is a condition rarity, all-gray, and best of the best. Two new Tomee brand video game controllers. Red White Yellow AV television cable. This vintage system includes all parts necessary for installation and operation. Stock photo(s) of item in similar condition.
Product has been cleaned, tested and inspected. Clean fully tested and complete system. The item "Super Nintendo SNES Console Video Game System All-Gray Complete" is in sale since Saturday, December 15, 2018. This item is in the category "Video Games & Consoles\Video Game Consoles".
The seller is "the-video-game-gallery" and is located in Chandler, Arizona. This item can be shipped worldwide.


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Ever since the Great Shift swapped him into the body of his own daughter, Max was having trouble commanding respect at the company he ran. He tried pretty hard, but he was sure the guys that worked for him just saw him as a pretty young girl fresh out of high school instead of the boss that had been in charge for years. He contemplated his options. Maybe it was time to hand the family business onto his daughter. He had always planned on doing so, and he knew she was smart enough to do it. Now that she had his body, he was sure the guys would take her seriously too. Of course, it would be weird when she finally did retire; she'd probably end up giving it right back to him. It was a weird thought, but the Great Shift had made the whole world sort of weird.


But I LOVE stories set on farms - Amish stories (especially Beverly Lewis), stories set in the early American pioneer days, and stories that give that sense of the harmony between hard work and nature.
"Sow righteousness for youselves, reap the fruit of unfailing love, and break up your unplowed ground; for it is time to seek the Lord, until he comes and showers his righetousness of you."
Not only is this my memory verse for the next 14 days, but it is also a very direct Word from God for me. God is speaking to my heart about the unplowed ground in my life. What have I not given over to Him? What needs "breaking up" in my life? How can I dig deeper into my relationship with God, the Creator?
There's so much packed into this verse and I can't wait to see what God is going to reveal to me over the next 14 days, especially, and then throughout the rest of this Plan he has for me: my life.
For my fellow siestas, don't give up hope! You can memorize scripture! Try to find situations where your scriptures apply - then look them up and repeat them. Share with each other. I write my scriptures several times (I've typed them 3 times just tonight!). Any kind of repetition helps!


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Orlice park shopping (do roku 2015 EuroCenter) je obchodní centrum v Hradci Králové na Slezském Předměstí otevřené v roce 2002. Jedná se o jeden z největších obchodních domů ve městě a o jediné obchodní centrum v této místní části. Těsně sousedí s Povodím Labe. V areálu obchodního centra je celkem 857 parkovacích míst zdarma, některá zastřešená. Součástí centra je hypermarket Albert, zahradní centrum BauMax a dětské hřiště. Celkem se zde nachází 27 obchodů a služeb. Od roku 2008 se v prostorách pořádá výstava psů Sirius Voříškiáda.

Obchody
 Bambule
 BauMax
 Květinový koutek
 Saunia
 GECO Tabák
 Optika Doubrava
 Teta drogerie
 ASAT - svět hodinek
 Orion
 Albert hypermarket
 DR. MAX lékárna
 Pizza Express
 Čínské speciality
 Palác Food
 Beauty Nails
 Pepco
 Sirius – zverimex
 Sportisimo
 Erotic City
 Vinařství u Kapličky
 GB Power

Reference

Externí odkazy
 Oficiální stránky

Obchodní domy v Hradci Králové


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Q: How to set different media-queries for laptop 1024px and ipad 1024px width? I want to set different media queries for 1024px width screens depending on whether it's a laptop screen or iPad screen.
For example if someone view my site in laptop(width : 1024px) they should see an image and if they view it from iPad(width : 1024px ) the image should be hidden(display:none).

A: You probably mean iPad Pro whose width is 1024px.
You can detect whether the device is an iPad or a laptop using media queries by checking for the device height: iPad Pro height is 1366px which, I think, is higher than the height of any laptop, so the CSS would look like this:
@media screen and (min-width: 1024px) and (min-height: 1320px) {
    /* iPad Pro */
}

@media screen and (min-width: 1024px) and (max-height: 1310px) {
    /* Laptop */
}

A: If the width of the screens are the same size, CSS can't distinguish them from each other I guess.
You can use JavaScript. The platform property, from the navigator object, returns a string with the platform the browser is used on. (i.e. MacIntel, Win32) (Usage: platform.navigator)
For disabling and enabling stylesheet this might work for you: http://www.codechewing.com/library/how-to-disable-or-enable-a-stylesheet-in-javascript/

A: for ipad specific media queries use below code,
if u want to hide img in ipad at 1024px width i.e. landscape mode u can use class "hide-me-landscape"
if u want to hide img in ipad with landscape and portrait mode use class "hide-me"
if u want to hide img in portrait mode use class "hide-me-portrait"
see below code for ex
/* Portrait and Landscape */
@media only screen
  and (min-device-width: 768px)
  and (max-device-width: 1024px)
  and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1) {
    .hide-me{
        display: none;
    }
}

/* Portrait */
@media only screen
  and (min-device-width: 768px)
  and (max-device-width: 1024px)
  and (orientation: portrait)
  and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1) {
    .hide-me-portrait{
        display: none;
    }

}

/* Landscape */
@media only screen
  and (min-device-width: 768px)
  and (max-device-width: 1024px)
  and (orientation: landscape)
  and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1) {
    .hide-me-landscape{
        display: none;
    }
}

you can learn more about it here
you can also use modernizr to detect whether user is using touch screen device or not and apply your css accordingly
hope it helps :)

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Q: First and Last Day of 4 Weeks in C# DateTime Objects I'm trying to Get the First and Last Day of 4 Weeks based on the given Date.
For Example:

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*If the given Date is 8-Jan-2023 then the week start and end should be 1-Jan-2023 and 28-Jan-2023 respectively.

*If the given Date is 10-Jan-2023 then the week start and end should be 1-Jan-2023 and 28-Jan-2023 respectively.

*If the given Date is 30-Jan-2023 then the week start and end should be 29-Jan-2023 and 25-Jan-2023 respectively.

Basically, the use case depends on the very first input. If the first input is 15-Jan then the first 4 weeks are recorded in the database as 15-Jan to 11-Feb. In that case, 17-Jan belongs to that week
How to do this?
I'm getting the Start Day & end Date of the week as below:
public static DateTime FirstDayOfWeek(this DateTime dt)
{
    var culture = Thread.CurrentThread.CurrentCulture;
    var diff = dt.DayOfWeek - culture.DateTimeFormat.FirstDayOfWeek;
    if (diff < 0)
    {
        diff += 7;
    }
    return dt.AddDays(-diff).Date;
 }

 public static DateTime LastDayOfFourWeeks(this DateTime dt) =>
            dt.FirstDayOfWeek().AddDays(27);


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McAdams On: People and Profitability, July 8, 2011
"TV news profitability soared in 2010, up 10 points from the year before and reaching the highest level since 2006. The bigger the staff, the more likely to show a profit." Well slap me silly and call me a broker.
OTHEHUMANITY: "TV news profitability soared in 2010, up 10 points from the year before and reaching the highest level since 2006. The bigger the staff, the more likely to show a profit."
Well slap me silly and call me a broker. I sure didn't make that up. It's in the annual broadcast news survey done by the Radio and Television Digital News Association and Hofstra University. Right there on page three: "The bigger the staff, the more likely to show a profit."
Why is that? The survey doesn't tell us. This year's RTDNA/Hofstra survey was all Callooh! Callay! mainly because news organizations hired up in 2010 after two years of scorched earth layoffs.
"Total local television news employment is now 26,522. That's an increase of 2.9 percent in the last year, [but] still 1,295 behind the 2007 peak of 27,817… anticipated hiring in 2011 could bring the industry back to its pre- crash peak by the start of 2012."
So regarding the correlation of staff size and profitability, we are left to our own devices, which in my case involves caffeine, multitasking distractions and a Nobel Prize in symbolic logic. Good. Stay with me.
There are three possible explanations for the staff size-profitability relationship that adhere to Ockham's razor:
1. Larger news organizations are more profitable.
2. Larger markets are more profitable.
3. Larger staffs are able to yield a higher-quality product that's more profitable.
Assuming larger operations are in larger markets, profitability does not correlate linearly. In fact, more mid-sized operations logged profit than any other. The ratio for operations in markets 1-25 was about 56 percent. In Nos. 51-100, it was nearly 70 percent, the highest of any category. Notwithstanding other factors such as competition, the yappy dog outside my window and my keen awareness of the pending weekend, this would suggest that larger markets are not necessarily the most profitable for TV news.
This highly scientific method of exclusion leaves us with the third hypothesis; that larger staffs yield a more profitable product. In this case as well, there was a linear divergence: 72.4 percent of stations employing 51 or more people in the news department showed a profit, while 76.1 percent employing 31 to 50 people did so. The ratio fell to 55 percent for stations with 21-30 employees in the news department, and continued to plummet as fewer people were involved.
Contributory factors may be manifold, it's true, but the numbers could just as well imply a threshold of diminishing returns for cutting stuff. Wall Street has long rewarded companies for cutting payroll because it's the easiest, quickest route to reducing operational expenditures. The relationship of staff size to product quality, and product quality to profitability, has not been systematically quantified such that it's factored into operational models. Or maybe it is initially on paper, and then dispensed with over time as people are cut and multiple positions are imposed upon those who remain.
I suspect the staff size-profitability relationship is more complex than a simple presumptive analysis of a small data set, according to my unusually large brain. But I think it's worth looking at, even if just empirically though systematically. Local news is major profit center for TV stations, comprising around 47 percent of revenues across all markets. And all people appreciate quality work, including what they get from media.
People may be the best investment after all.
McAdams On: People and Profitability
McAdams On: News Corp., July 22, 2011
The indignant schadenfreude over News Corp. would be amusing were it not so sad. It has been the single most ruthless media company of our time for years, not just since Tuesday. That's also why it's one of the largest and most powerful media companies in the world. Rupert Murdoch may lack scruples, but he knows how to move the chess pieces.
McAdams On: The People of Media General, June 24, 2011
Dear Media General Employees, I'm sorry. Cold comfort, that. I know. It's all I have. I'm sorry. Another 15 furlough days after hellfire that was 2009, when you also absorbed 15 days without pay and a suspension of your 401k contributions. Three straight years of belt-tightening and net losses, with some glimmer of hope when the company turned a profit in the final quarter of last year. Now this.
McAdams On: Media Fatigue, July 29, 2011
I'm not convinced anyone in media has developed a social media strategy, other than not being there is bad. It's a bit like being at the social event of the year with 5,000 of your closest friends all talking to themselves at the same time.
McAdams On: Good Copps, Bad Copps, June 20, 2011
Here's the deal, Dr. Copps. Public-interest journalism is diametrically opposed to profitability, and the buck doesn't stop with "mega-media interests." It stops with every American expecting something for nothing, and quarterly 10 percent growth on their portfolio. I think that covers about all of us.
McAdams On: Twisters and TV, May 27, 2011
I am fixin' to visit Tornado Alley. I tried to get a videographer friend of mine from New York to come with me. She, too, is from the Midwest, and so communicates by way of arching an eyebrow above an unbroken level stare, which means, "surely you are insane."
McAdams On: September 11, 2011
I did nothing remarkable on 9/11. I lost no one. I did not so much as miss a meal.
McAdams On: What's On TV
The follow-up coverage on "Today" pegged out the silly meter with NBC-logoed screen-grabs of Lohan's tweets. Twitter, after all, is a hotbed of Mensans. Then the feature piece: "Lindsay in Lock Up: What Will Jail Time Be Like for Lohan?" It launched with an interview of a felonious stock broker who now "counsels people on how to survive jail time" because South Africa already has a president.


Download Pirappu Mp3 Songs, Pirappu is acted by Prabha, Karthika, Kanja Karuppu, Magadevan, Saranya, Vijaya Krishnaraj, Sulakshana, Pirappu is directed by S V Ilangovan and music scored by Bharadwaj.
One of director Bala's assistants, Elango, has joined the rank of directors and his first film is "Pirappu" (Birth).
The film has all news faces except Karthika who has acted in "Thuthukudi". She is playing opposite Prabha who is making his debut as a hero. He is related to director Lingusamy. Another lead female character is Mayuka from Kerala.
The cinematographer is none other than Balu Mahendra's son, Shanki Mahendra.
Bharadwaj has scored the music. The audio was released recently and most songs are well done if the trailer is any indication.
Giving the outline of the story of "Pirappu", director Elango says every birth on earth has a meaning and purpose. Though born equal, individuals become what they aspire to be by their own efforts and work. Some even develop into men of divinity and mahatmas. 'Pirappu" is about one who is born different.


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For many pet owners, finding a new home can be a challenge, yet it's an important milestone for young couples these days. Of course, there are so many things to take into consideration, from your family's needs to the proximity of things like schools, stores and a good vet, and it can all be overwhelming without some preparation. It's important to do some research and start with a good plan before making any decisions.
First, sit down with your spouse or family members and talk about the deal breakers. What are the must-haves in a new home? What can you live without? Think about location, space, the yard, flooring, and things like school districts first. As a pet owner, it's also important to keep in mind features in a new home that will be good for your pet — think fenced yards, wood flooring and nearby dog parks.
Narrow down your family's wants and needs and compare them to the homes that are available in your price range; you might ask for a real estate agent's help at this point, because it can be a big job to find the right home that fits your criteria. Once you're finished with your list, you'll have a better idea of what your new home should have.
One of the most stressful things about searching for a new home is the fact that not only do you have to find the right home, it also has to be in the right neighborhood. If you've found a good contender, do some homework and find out everything you can about the neighborhood. Look at whether it's part of a homeowners association that has strict rules or fees, look at the school district, and consider how closely it's situated in regards to the places you visit most often, including the grocery store, doctor's offices, restaurants, good veterinarians and parks your dog can enjoy.
Once you've found the right place, help your dog get used to the idea of a move by taking him to the new home as soon as possible to let him sniff around and explore. Before you move, keep your dog's belongings unpacked for as long as possible so he'll have familiar things around him while everything else is changing, and bring them out at the new place right away once you move in.
Moving day is often chaotic for everyone involved, so it's a good idea to plan for your pet's safety. In many cases, boarding him for the day or weekend is the best option, as it allows you the freedom to do what needs to be done without worrying about his safety and happiness; if this isn't possible, you might ask a friend to stay with him on the big day.
Buying a new home is a big change for everyone, so it's important to do what you can in order to keep stress and anxiety at bay, and not just for yourself — for your dog as well. Planning ahead will help you stay calm and focused during this busy time, and it can make the process much easier when the inevitable mishaps arise — and there will be mishaps. So, make a list and do your research. In no time, you'll be sitting pretty in your new home and playing fetch in that new backyard.
Thanks to Gene Williams at DIYDad.info for this article!


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Nikto is already bundled with GoLismero, but it requires the Cygwin version of Perl to run, since the native version can't handle Unix paths. You can download if from here: [Cygwin](http://cygwin.com/install.html).
SSLScan for Windows has a bug that causes crashes when writing XML output, which is the one required by GoLismero. The issue has been [unfixed since 2010](https://code.google.com/p/sslscan-win/issues/detail?id=2), so it's not likely to change soon, but there's a workaround: simply upgrade OpenSSL to a newer version. You can get an OpenSSL build from here: [Win32OpenSSL](https://slproweb.com/products/Win32OpenSSL.html).
It's usually a good idea to install Visual Studio 2008 SP1 as well. This enables the compilation of C extensions, which can speed up some Python modules.
* GoLismero seems to run slower on Windows than on Linux or Mac. It appears to be related to the Python standard multiprocessing module and the lack of fork() support on Windows.
* This is not a bug, just a reminder: GoLismero by default creates a new database file on each run! You can disable the database creation with the -nd switch.
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Katara Hospitality and AccorHotels to set up an investment fund dedicated to hospitality in Sub-Saharan African countries
Katara Hospitality, a leading global hotel owner, developer and operator, based in Qatar, and AccorHotels, a world-leading travel & lifestyle group and digital innovator with a presence in 100 countries and c.4,500 hotels, announced the creation of an investment fund with a targeted investment capacity of over USD 1bn dedicated to hospitality in various Sub-Saharan African countries.
The fund will amount to up to USD 500 million in equity, of which Katara Hospitality and AccorHotels will contribute respectively up to USD 350 million and USD 150 million over the next 5-7 years, with additional financing capacity reached through leverage and co-investments. It will target greenfield projects, brownfield projects and conversions of existing hotels through acquisitions, in a region which offers robust growth opportunities. Approximately 40 hotels (around 9.000 rooms) will span across the wide range of internationally renowned brands of AccorHotels, from economy to luxury segments, including residences.
With this initiative, Katara Hospitality and AccorHotels aim at creating the number one sustainable hospitality fund dedicated to Africa, bringing support to job creation, training, transfer of skills, local supply chain and communities in the region, operating in compliance with UN sustainable development goals.
The announcement came during a signing ceremony between Katara Hospitality and AccorHotels and was attended by His Excellency Sheikh Nawaf bin Jassim bin Jabor Al-Thani, Chairman of Katara Hospitality and Mr. Sébastien Bazin Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AccorHotels.
Commenting on this partnership, Sheikh Nawaf bin Jassim bin Jabor Al Thani, Chairman of Katara Hospitality, said: "We are delighted to have come to this strategic agreement with AccorHotels. It is evident in the recent times that Sub-Saharan Africa's hospitality industry has made great strides, and follows the latest positive developments between the State of Qatar and Sub-Saharan Africa to enhance bilateral relations in different industries. We view this fund as an excellent vehicle to take advantage of this compelling markets by teaming up with AccorHotels who provide international hotel brands and operations with strong capabilities."
"Katara Hospitality is a government-owned organisation whose goals are naturally aligned to the country's objectives; as the hospitality arm of the Qatar Sovereign Wealth Fund, we identify strategic investment opportunities in other markets; and we continuously optimize our international investments to make the best possible returns whilst at the same time safeguarding our economic future."
Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AccorHotels said "I am thrilled to announce this key alliance with our outstanding business partner Katara Hospitality. Having been present for over 40 years in Africa, we also know that there are increasing and sizeable needs for quality hospitality. Through this fund, we will match the expertise of Katara Hospitality together with AccorHotels' world leading brand portfolio to accelerate our dynamic growth trajectory in the Sub-Saharan region. Above all, by this initiative we demonstrate our shared intention to support sustainable development over the long-term on this continent".
About Katara Hospitality
Katara Hospitality is a global hotel owner, developer and operator, based in Qatar. With more than 45 years' experience in the industry, Katara Hospitality actively pursues its strategic expansion plans by investing in peerless hotels in Qatar while growing its collection of iconic properties in key international markets. Katara Hospitality's portfolio has grown to include 39 owned and / or managed hotels and the company is now focused on achieving its target of 60 hotels in its portfolio by 2026. As the country's flagship hospitality organisation, Katara Hospitality supports Qatar's long term economic vision.
Katara Hospitality currently owns properties spread across four continents in Qatar, Egypt, Morocco, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Singapore, Thailand and United States of America. While it partners with some of the finest hotel management companies, Katara Hospitality operates owned and non-owned hotels through its standalone operating arm, Murwab Hotel Group.
Katara Hospitality has gained global recognition for its contributions to the Qatari and international hospitality landscape, through numerous prestigious accolades from the industry.
About AccorHotels
AccorHotels is a world-leading travel & lifestyle group and digital innovator offering unique experiences in more than 4,300 hotels, resorts and residences across 100 different countries.
With an unrivaled portfolio of internationally renowned hotel brands encompassing the entire range from luxury to economy, from upscale to lifestyle and midscale brands, AccorHotels has been providing savoir-faire and expertise for more than 50 years.
In addition to its core hospitality business, AccorHotels has successfully expanded its range of services, becoming the world leader in luxury private residence rental with more than 10,000 stunning properties around the world. The Group is also active in the fields of concierge services, co-working, dining, events management and digital solutions.
Relying on its global team of more than 250,000 dedicated staff, AccorHotels is committed to fulfilling its primary mission: to make every guest Feel Welcome. Guests have access to one of the world's most attractive hotel loyalty programs – Le Club AccorHotels.
AccorHotels plays an active role in its local communities and is committed to promoting sustainable development and solidarity through PLANET 21 Acting Here, a comprehensive program that brings together employees, guests and partners to drive sustainable growth.
From 2008, the AccorHotels Solidarity Endowment Fund has acted as a natural extension of the Group's activities and values, helping to combat the social and financial exclusion experienced by the most disadvantaged members of society.
Accor SA is publicly listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN code: FR0000120404) and on the OTC Market (Ticker: ACRFY) in the United States.
For more information or to make a reservation, please visit accorhotels.group or accorhotels.com. Or join and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.


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Asked personally by mega-composer Hans Zimmer to take part in his touring symphonic experience, Juan 'Snow Owl' García-Herreros is taking Europe by storm.
"When I first started playing this instrument, my guidance counsellor in high school said to me, 'Why are you going to pursue electric bass? You can't even play in an orchestra with it," reminisces Juan García-Herreros, aka Snow Owl - and all those years ago, those words might have had some truth to them. But today, García-Herreros has proved such naysayers very wrong.
After putting blood, sweat and tears into his passion, García-Herreros's extraordinary electric bass chops were precisely the reason why he has been hand-picked by Hollywood composer Hans Zimmer for a role in a particularly special project.
The World Of Hans Zimmer: A Symphonic Celebration is an absolute must-see for any film or music buff, an international concert tour that will leave you speechless - if you're lucky enough to nab yourself a ticket that is. Zimmer's orchestra, anchored by García-Herreros, thrust you into the worlds of Gladiator, The Lion King and Pirates Of The Caribbean like never before.
We're in Geneva, Switzerland tonight, and after a personal tour of the orchestra, spirits are high all round as the Colombian bassist prepares to take the stage to a sold -out SEG Arena. With only minutes to unpack a lifetime's worth of bass, we manage to sit and chat backstage with the Owl himself before he has to dash off and wow the socks off another audience. How did he end up playing for Zimmer, we ask?
If you're familiar with the films for which Zimmer has composed, you'll already know that the German-born composer makes no secret of his love for the low frequencies. By incorporating the lowest sonic depths into his scores, his sound has become a benchmark for contemporary film orchestration in the surround-sound era. At the centre of all this is the bass, as García-Herreros explains.
"This is the magic of what Hans does," he continues. "He knows what you can do as a musician and he lets you be that person. He wants me, as Snow Owl, to be myself. He even told us, 'Don't play the notes on the score - do more!' He trusts his musicians, because he's a musician's musician himself. I didn't have to change who I am, and I'm learning more about who I am because of this.
The stakes are great on this project. With a full orchestra and thousands of listeners watching him, how does García-Herreros deal with the magnitude of it all?
"The responsibility is one that I take with great honour and pride," he replies. "Bass players have huge responsibility when it comes to keeping time and rhythm, and that's especially true with my role playing this music - I have to drive it a lot. Me and the percussion have to march so closely in time for the string players, or else it can all fall apart.
The bass guitar isn't the first instrument which most people think of when picturing orchestras. Why has it taken so long to find a place in the big ensembles, we ask?
He continues: "If you look at the classical composers, they would always write their contrabass section as a double, so that you would always hear the lower notes properly. They would always have one guy playing pizzicato on the same line the others were bowing, just to punch out the notes. So, now we're doing that with the electric bass here.
On the subject of technology, finding the right balance of tone, texture and volume in this environment is imperative. With his Neubauer six-string signature Phoenix model by his side, along with Aguilar DB 2x12" and 1x15" cabinets and a DNA 1350 bass head, García-Herreros could easily overpower the orchestra and do some serious damage to the overall sound. How does he overcome this obstacle, we wonder?
"I compose for orchestra as well, which helps me out a lot," he says. "If you know your dynamics, such as what mezzopiano or mezzoforte means, you'll respect those intentions and you'll never step over somebody else.
A self-professed film and comic book enthusiast, García-Herreros understands what this music means to fans all over the world. One particular piece tugs especially hard at his heartstrings.


Autism Network Scotland has recently contacted each of the local authorities in Scotland to request information on children's activities available to those on the autistic spectrum during the school holidays. Some activities are specifically aimed at those on the spectrum while other organisers offer activities for all children while being happy to support autistic children to take part with their classmates.
While we continue to receive this information from around the country, we would like to share with you that which we have received so far.
If you have any information on playschemes and other holiday activities in your area that are open to autistic children, or on after-school clubs during term time, please let us know about them by sending us an email or by phoning 0141 444 8146.
Aberdeen: Aberdeen Council's Family Information Service provides a range of information on activities for autistic children. Current activities include autism-friendly film screenings, an outreach group, sports, crafts and other practical information. See their booking form for more information on each group.
East Lothian: The ZAP Group is based in Prestonpans and is a programme for young people on the autistic spectrum from ages 9 to 16. They meet weekly on Wednesday evenings and also plan social outings. The group is currently at capacity and not accepting new members, but email Margaret MacDonald at East Lothian council if interested in joining in future. You can find out more about ZAP from the current issue of Link magazine, pages 20-21.
East Renfrewshire: The Council offers the Inclusive Support Service, which provides a range of social, leisure and friendship opportunities for children and young people who have additional support needs. They try to ensure that the service meets the individual needs and interests of each child and that they provide personal support and or care which is sensitive and encourages inclusion in mainstream activities. You can find out more about the service here.
Moray: Moray Council offer a variety of different sporting groups for schoolchildren from nursery to high school, all of which are open to autistic children. Click here for the full programme of activities.
North Ayrshire: All community playschemes encourage all children who wish to attend to come along and take part. Parents should contact individual clubs if they wish to ascertain whether or not staff had any appropriate training. Find out about available groups here.
South Ayrshire: South Ayrshire Council's Sports Development Team endorses the Inclusion Spectrum Model as a method of delivering sport and physical activity, and to this end offer open activity through to dedicated activity programmes where this is appropriate or through choice. Their aim is to offer choice of sporting opportunity.
The "Schools Out" summer programme is open to all children. This year there are "deaf friendly" sessions on dry side and swimming sessions after training was delivered to our sports coaches by the National Deaf Children's Society.
There are children and young people with autism participating in the summer programme. On the 12th May 2015 Amy Webster – NAS Active for Autism Coordinator delivered An Introduction to Autism Awareness for Sport & Physical Activity Leaders to South Ayrshire sports coaches to assist with their knowledge and understanding of autism.
Please see South Ayrshire's "Learn 2" Disability Sport poster/flier and South Ayrshire Sports Council's directory which will give you an idea of some of the activity/club/sessions available in South Ayrshire for children, young people and adults.
South Lanarkshire: During the summer SLLC run 3 Additional Support Needs Play Clubs throughout South Lanarkshire for children with varying physical, sensory and learning difficulties, including a number of children who are autistic. These clubs run for 5 hours a day and run in East Kilbride, Hamilton and Carluke.
There is a short referral form that needs to be completed either by social work or the child's family then once added to our database information is sent out before the holiday period allowing the families to apply for days for their child which SLC then do their very best to accommodate.
Western Isles / Comhairle Nan Eilean Sia: The Summer Motiv8 programme runs throughout the school holidays in Lewis and Harris. It provides both indoor and outdoor sports activities for children aged 3 – 14 years. These activities are delivered in various rural community halls, in Harris and at the Lewis Sports Centre in Stornoway. Children with additional support needs are always welcome at all events. Parents should inform organisers of your child's additional requirements at the time of booking. A parent or carer may be required to stay with their child to ensure adequate supervision during activities. Full details of the Motiv8 programme can be found here.
Autism Network Scotland continues to gather information from other local authorities and will publish this information on our website in the near future. For further information about activities available near you, send us an email or call 0141 444 8146.


Like many people my wife and I were watching the amazing gold medal winning performance by the Fijian rugby team. They were the favourites going into the final against Great Britain but one thing that sports history has taught us is that it's not the best team that wins, its the team that plays best on the day that wins. It's the ability to handle pressure that brings success and the Fijian team handled the immense pressure of the Olympic final to bring home Fiji's first ever gold medal.
What is true in sports is also true in business. The people who succeed are the ones who can perform under pressure and there's no role in business that has to cope with pressure more than the role of the CEO. The role may be called something different depending on the organisation but the Chief executive officer (CEO) is the highest ranking position in the company and is responsible for the developing and implementing of strategies that will determine the future of the company. If you make a mistake as a CEO the consequences can be huge, so it's vital that not only can they cope with pressure but also operate at their best in these pressure situations just like the flying Fijians were able to do. So while everyone is celebrating this historic success let's look at what lessons can be learnt so that we can transfer this success to the business world.
The role of a CEO requires a strong focus on immediate results because that is how they are generally measured. If a company is meeting their targets then the CEO is doing well and if they are not then the CEO is underperforming yet the best CEOs also focus on the long term because they know that true success is measured by the legacy that they leave behind.
Fiji's Olympic victory resonated far beyond the 43-7 victory over Great Britain in Rio. It was a day that the world took notice of Fiji and on Twitter Fiji was the most trending topic in the world. The achievement will not only bring tourism to these shores but also inspire the next generation of athletes because what was once considered impossible has now been made possible and that is true success.
When I was watching the final, my wife made an interesting observation. Despite her limited knowledge of rugby she stated very early on in the match that Fiji was going to win. When I asked her why she thought that way her reply was simple, "they look like they are having fun" she said and she was right. Fiji played their usual expansive exciting game-plan and looked like they were enjoying the moment.
CEOs need to operate at their best under pressure and it's difficult, the thought of having the future of a company dependant on you making the right decision can be crushing, yet while the average person sees this as pressure, the best CEOs see this as an opportunity. Being in a position to mould the future of a company is a wonderful opportunity that very few people are lucky enough to experience. So smile, enjoy the moment and have some fun.
Without a doubt, one of the most memorable scenes of the Rio Olympics was the moment when the team gathered together in a circle and sang the hymn "E Da Sa Qaqa" with tears streaming down their eyes.The emotion of what the moment meant to the players was clear, at the same time the celebrations were shared in Fijian homes wherever that may be in the world.
An often overlooked quality that all CEOs need is the ability to celebrate success. This can be overlooked as the CEO needs to succeed. So when they do the initial feeling is commonly relief. The best CEOs make sure that every person in their organisation is aware when things go well and that they share in the good news. Success breeds success so the more you celebrate today's success the more likely the chances are that you will succeed in the future.
I'm honoured to be in a position to coach CEOs from different organisations and I can clearly state that when CEOs fail the most common reason for that failure is the mismanagement of their ego. When you are in a role that's so important to so many people it's easy to overestimate your own importance. This is further complicated by the fact that studies have shown the higher your role is in an organisation the less likely you are to receive feedback from those around you. The best CEOs are known for their humility and are aware of their strengths and weaknesses and the role that everyone else has played in their success.
When the Fijian players went down on their knees to receive their gold medals they taught the world a lesson in humility. They showed that no matter what success you achieve even if that success is truly historic there's no greater success than showing humility in the face of victory.


Watch This Space, presented by Angela Scanlon, will see ordinary homes transformed by architects Laura Clark and Robert Jamison into extraordinary spaces.
The episodes will follow two couples with conflicting ideas about the design of their homes as Clark and Jamison work with their different visions to create a unique design.
The homeowners will be able to explore the architects' designs using cutting-edge VR technology which will allow them to see rooms in their house transform, giving them a chance to decide on which design comes out on top.
In a world first, museum-goers will get special hands-on access to rare objects, while a 3D hologram of Attenborough will offer his own insight on each specimen in a one-on-one interactive experience.
He will be transformed into a hologram and will guide participants to virtually hold and handle fossils, bringing the objects to life.
This virtual technology will allow people to hold up, peer inside, tilt and look more closely at the historic objects, which include fossils, bones and skulls from the museum's world-famous collection.
Virtual reality: What does the future hold?
We spoke to attendees and exhibitors at the Royal Television Society's Virtual Reality and 360⁰ Storytelling event to find out what the future holds for VR and 360 video.
Click here to watch highlights of the event and read the full report.
Read more about Virtual reality: What does the future hold?
Easter Rising: Voice of a Rebel commemorates the centenary year of the infamous conflict in Dublin where hundreds died as the people of Ireland wrestled for independence from Britain. BBC Learning worked together with Crossover Labs and VRTOV to provide the immersive experience on an Oculus Rift headset.
Read more about TV's next big thing?
2016 is looking like it could be a big year for Virtual Reality as the technology becomes ever more accessible. The Google Cardboard frame which allowed users to turn their smart phone into a VR headset was a fun and affordable toy, however the VR revolution is beginning in earnest next year. We have gathered five of the top VR headsets, set for release in 2016.
One of the big draws at television technology shows such as NAB in Las Vegas is the "living room of the future", with its wall-filling, multi-image, interactive TV screen. Such "wallpaper displays" are still, largely, mock-ups, not demonstrations of real services.
But the "internet of things" (IoT) – the multiplication of connected devices, body-worn sensors and Cloud data services – could soon make such TVs a reality.


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Pacific Science
VOL. 75 · NO. 3 | July 2021
Pollination Biology of an Endemic Hawaiian Tree, Erythrina sandwicensis (Fabaceae: Papilionoideae), in a Novel Ecosystem1
Emily F. Grave, Timothy I. Kroessig, Tamara Ticktin
Pacific Science 75 (3), 289-308, (2 September 2021) https://doi.org/10.2984/75.3.1
KEYWORDS: breeding system, conservation biology, dry forest, Erythrina, FABACEAE, Hawaii, outcross, pollen limited
Tropical dry forest ecosystems are among the most endangered ecosystems globally. In Hawai'i, dry forest species are under threat due to habitat destruction, invasive species, and a loss of mutualisms including pollinators. Understanding the pollination biology of species at risk can inform conservation strategies. This study aimed to identify the breeding system and types of floral visitors to Erythrina sandwicensis (Fabaceae) or wiliwili, an iconic Hawaiian tree in decline and with little regeneration. We conducted hand-pollination trials and observed visitors in two sites: a botanical garden and a forest site. We compared fruit set, seed set, seed germination, seedling growth rate, and seedling size across four pollination treatments: open control, autogamy, geitonogamy, and xenogamy. We found that wiliwili is visited by a novel suite of non-native visitors. All treatments produced seeds, but the xenogamous (cross) treatment produced significantly more fruit and seeds than the control or other treatments. Seedlings produced from cross-pollinated treatments were also taller and had wider basal diameters after twenty-eight days of growth. These results indicate that wiliwili employs a mixed-mating system, and that trees are pollen limited. Enhancing current populations of wiliwili to promote cross-pollination could help increase population regeneration.
Bi-Hemispheric Distribution and Ecology of the Commensal Amphipod Leucothoe nagatai Ishimaru, 1985 (Crustacea: Leucothoidae)1
James Darwin Thomas, Donald B. Cadien, Kristine N. White
KEYWORDS: biofouling, ascidians, Porifera, introduced, invasive, feeding ecology
Reports on the taxonomy and distribution of the amphipod crustacean Leucothoe nagatai , are discussed including significant range extensions from the type locality in the Sea of Japan. This research was based on existing museum specimens, and in situ collections of new material. Originally described from the branchial chamber of the solitary ascidian Styela plicata (), several new ascidian and sponges host species from California and New Zealand are documented for L. nagatai. Molecular studies confirm that northern and southern hemisphere populations are genetically indistinguishable. Color patterns in live and freshly preserved specimens of L. nagatai are diagnostic across its geographic range aiding in identification by nontaxonomists. Feeding habits of leucothoids within their invertebrate hosts are elucidated and discussed. Figures and plates of known invertebrate hosts, color patterns, and taxonomic structures are included.
A Century of Wake Fish Surveys: Comprehensive Annotated Checklist of the Fishes of Wake Atoll1
D. Paul Brown
KEYWORDS: Wake Atoll, Wake Island, species list, fish assemblage, reef fish
This study documents all the currently known fish species from Wake Atoll, representing 98 families and 411 species. This paper updates the identifications of several previously reported unknown or undescribed species, revises the taxonomy from previous lists, and corrects errors and omissions. It builds on the past century of fish studies at this location, adding 43 families with 22 new reef species, 63 deep water species, and five pelagic species to the 321 species and 55 families previously recorded. The updated presence data is based on direct field observations by the author, reviews of all previous field observations for the past two decades, examination of data housed in academic institutions (voucher specimens), agency reports, and review of photographs and videos. In addition to being an active U.S. military installation, in 2009 the waters surrounding Wake Atoll became both a U.S. National Wildlife Refuge and a unit of the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument. Anthropogenic influences and other factors that affect fish diversity and habitats are examined.
Evaluation of the Humphead Wrasse, Cheilinus undulatus, in Shallow Water Habitats in Saipan Lagoon, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands1
Michael S. Trianni, John E. Gourley, Scott R. Vogt
KEYWORDS: humphead wrasse, Saipan Lagoon, distance sampling, fisheries
Visual census surveys utilizing a distance sampling approach were undertaken in Saipan Lagoon to determine the density of humphead wrasse (HHW) in four shallow water habitats, and compared to observations in the Saipan nighttime commercial spear fishery. Fish observed from the survey ranged in total length from 6.5 to 35 cm total length, generally smaller than the range of fish sampled from the commercial fishery of 16 to 47 cm total length. The majority of survey observations occurred in the central and northern part of Saipan Lagoon, which correlated with capture locations documented in the commercial fishery landings. Analysis of contemporary and historical commercial fishery data showed that HHW could not be considered primary fishery target species. Distance sampling results indicated that coral/hard bottom and Enhalus acroroides seagrass were the habitats most important to HHW, as reflected by higher density estimates. The use of distance sampling was useful in estimating the spatial distribution and density of HHW, and should be considered when assessing other rare marine finfish species.
Nest Architecture of an Endangered Hawaiian Yellow-Faced Bee, Hylaeus anthracinus (Hymenoptera: Colletidae) and Potential Nest-Site Competition from Three Introduced Solitary Bees
Jason R. Graham, Joshua W. Campbell, Sheldon Plentovich, Cynthia B. A. King
KEYWORDS: Hylaeus anthracinus, Ceratina, Colletidae, endangered bees, Hawai'i, coral nests
Hylaeus anthracinus is an endemic Hawaiian yellow-faced bee (Colletidae) that is federally protected under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. On O'ahu, H. anthracinus populations are restricted to a few isolated areas of intact coastal strand habitat. A detailed understanding of H. anthracinus nesting ecology is required to protect and expand the remaining fragmented and isolated populations. Here, we explore how nest parameters such as tunnel inside diameter, cell length, cell partition material, and plant species utilization compare among H. anthracinus and three non-native coastal bee species. Solitary bee nests from coastal habitats on O'ahu, Hawai'i were dissected and nest parameters were measured, compared, and described. We found overlap in most nest parameters among H. anthracinus and the introduced species: Hylaeus strenuus, Ceratina smaragdula, and Ceratina dentipes. No significant differences for inside diameter of nest entrance, length of tunnel nest, or # of cells/nest were found among the four bee species that were utilizing cavity nests. Thus, competition for nesting resources could be occurring. This increased understanding of H. anthracinus nest ecology will inform future conservation actions that could include the development of captive rearing programs, translocations, use of artificial nest sites, and the enhancement of natural habitat to increase nesting resources to support the existing populations.
Fly on the Wall: Comparing Arthropod Communities between Islands with and without House Mice (Mus musculus)1
Wieteke A. Holthuijzen, Susan L. Durham, Elizabeth N. Flint, Jonathan H. Plissner, Kaylee J. Rosenberger, Coral A. Wolf, Holly P. Jones
KEYWORDS: Arthropods, islands, invasive rodent, pre-eradication, community structure, diversity, pitfall traps, subtropical atoll
Invertebrates are key to island ecosystems but impacts from invasive mammalian predators are not well documented or understood. Given this knowledge gap, we studied terrestrial arthropod communities in the presence of a common invasive rodent (house mice, Mus musculus) on a subtropical atoll—Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge (MANWR). Here, invasive mice recently began to attack and depredate nesting seabirds, prompting planning for a future mouse eradication. However, uncertainty remains regarding the ecosystem's response to mouse removal. As part of a pre-eradication investigation, we conducted a baseline survey of MANWR's arthropod community structure and diversity (at order level), comparing islands with and without mice. From April 2018 to February 2020, we used pitfall traps to monitor ground-dwelling arthropods on MANWR's Sand Island (mice present) and Eastern Island (mice absent). During our study, we captured over 450,000 specimens from 24 taxonomic units. Arthropods on MANWR form six community clusters and differ between islands and habitats. Richness is relatively similar among clusters and islands, but diversity of common and dominant arthropod taxa is significantly higher on Sand Island, as well as in anthropogenically-built habitats. Weather is not a strong environmental driver of arthropod communities; community structure and diversity vary only slightly throughout the year. Additionally, anthropomorphic landscape-level alteration of MANWR may still influence arthropod communities today. Continued monitoring and research will provide better insight into how arthropod communities recover following invasive mouse eradications. Our study contributes to the body of knowledge of arthropods in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, arthropod community ecology, and potential mouse impacts on islands.
Cetaceans of the Northern Bismarck Sea, Papua New Guinea1
Cara Miller, Vagi Rei
KEYWORDS: Cetacean diversity, Coral Triangle Initiative, marine protected areas, Sperm Whale
There is little known about cetaceans in the waters of Papua New Guinea (PNG). Here we present findings from the first two sets of cetacean sighting and acoustic surveys conducted within the Admiralty Island group in the northern Bismarck Sea. More than 1,000 cetaceans were sighted during our boat-based surveys–the most common being spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris), followed by pantropical spotted dolphins (Stenella attenuata), short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus), and sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus). The relative group size of spinner dolphins was different between years with group sizes in 2010 being significantly lower (median = 15, range = 2–50) than those recorded in 2013 (median = 50, range = 5–100). The presence of large aggregations of spinner dolphins (including calves) as well as sightings of Vulnerable sperm whales suggest the northern Bismarck Sea as an area of conservation importance for cetaceans. Our surveys also provide useful baseline data for a variety of marine protected area planning processes and management initiatives that are ongoing in PNG.
New Faunal Records from a World Heritage Site in Danger: Rennell Island, Solomon Islands1
Tyrone H. Lavery, Lucas H. DeCicco, Jonathan Q. Richmond, Ikuo G. Tigulu, Michael J. Andersen, David Boseto, Robert G. Moyle
KEYWORDS: biodiversity, biogeography, Bird, conservation, habitat destruction, mammal, Rennell, squamate, vertebrate
Remote oceanic islands have high potential to harbor unique fauna and flora, but opportunities to conduct in-depth biotic surveys are often limited. Furthermore, underrepresentation of existing biodiversity in the literature has the potential to detract from conservation planning and action. Between 18 and 29 October 2018, we surveyed the terrestrial vertebrates of East Rennell, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Solomon Islands. We documented 56 species, including 15 squamates, 13 mammals, and 38 birds, and present four new vertebrate records for the island: Stephan's emerald dove (Chalcophaps stephani), Maluku myotis (Myotis moluccarum), littoral skink (Emoia atrocostata) and brahminy blindsnake (Indotyphlops braminus). East Rennell was designated a World Heritage site for its significant on-going ecological and biological processes, and importance for the study of island biogeography. The new records presented here provide evidence that continued field studies combined with DNA analysis will continue to uncover even greater endemic biodiversity. Rennell is currently experiencing major habitat destruction in parts of the island that are not under World Heritage protection, and we anticipate collateral damage will likely extend into protected areas. Our survey also underscores the incredible vertebrate biodiversity that stands to be lost unless conservation actions and local community needs are intertwined to promote beneficial outcomes on both fronts.
Event-Based Stable Isotope Analysis of Precipitation Along a High Resolution Transect on the South Face of O'ahu, Hawai'i
Honour Booth, Nicole Lautze, Diamond Tachera, Daniel Dores
KEYWORDS: stable istopes, Precipitation, deuterium excess, tropical climate, hydrology
While the influence of elevation and seasonal variation on isotopic composition has been studied on Maui, Hawai'i Island, and O'ahu (, , , , , ), this work is the first to investigate event-based precipitation in detail on the island of O'ahu. The stable isotopic composition of water has been used to track the movement of water within the hydrosphere, to investigate the type and origin of a rainfall event, and elevation of collection, among other characteristics. Here, we present a high-resolution study of the stable isotopes δ2H and δ18O of precipitation along a compact land-to-sea transect in Waikīkī, a southwest facing region on O'ahu. The study provides a unique, in-depth investigation into the nature of individual storm events, and how they contribute to a larger seasonal climatic pattern. Monthly precipitation samples were collected at three sites along the transect from December 2017 to March 2019 and event-based samples were collected at the Makai site from October 2018 to February 2019. Storm direction, temperature, and relative humidity were recorded for each event-based sample. Results suggest that evaporative conditions at different elevations influence the isotopic composition of precipitation, either through net addition as moisture recycling, or net loss of evaporated water. The spatial distribution of these patterns from site to site illustrates the extreme heterogeneity of Hawaiian watersheds.
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Pacific Science 75 (3), 443-444, (2 September 2021) https://doi.org/10.2984/75.3.10


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The South Australian Opposition says the Government's hospital reforms will see hundreds of frontline jobs cut.
New budget papers indicate that there will be 981 fewer full-time equivalent positions at the health department next financial year.
Opposition health spokesperson Stephen Wade says 867 of those positions will be cut from local health networks, but the Government says it will not affect frontline staff.
Mr Wade says the health system will be $74 million worse off.
"The Government needs to answer how many doctors, nurses and orderlies will be lost under this state budget," he said on the weekend.
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Treasurer Tom Koutsantonis says the Government will stick to its planned 3,000 job cuts across the public sector, saying there "are going to be efficiencies" in health, but pledging not to sack any doctors.
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By TVT Staff published 30 November 21
Five scholarships were awarded in the amount of $2,500 each
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The Ennes Educational Foundation Trust has awarded five scholarships for 2021. The recipients were chosen from applications received by July 1, 2021, from the previous 12 months.
The Harold E. Ennes Scholarship, Robert D. Greenberg Scholarship, John H. Battison Founder's Scholarship and Gino Ricciardelli Scholarship are awarded to individuals interested in continuing or beginning their education in broadcast engineering and technology. The Youth Scholarship is specifically for a graduating high school senior interested in broadcast engineering as a career. Each scholarship awarded this year is for $2,500.
SBE President Andrea Cummis, CBT, CTO, said, "As the SBE continues to encourage young people to pursue careers in broadcast and media technology, I look forward to seeing the great progress of these five engineers as they further their education goals with the assistance of the Ennes Educational Foundation Trust."
Ismail Otu, CRO, CTO, received the Harold E. Ennes Scholarship. He graduated from The Broadcasting Production Technology Program at Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) in Charlotte, N.C., and interned at WTVI PBS Charlotte. Otu earned the Most Outstanding Student Award at the Student Excellence Convocation on behalf of the CPCC's broadcasting program. He plans to attend The Cleveland Institute of Electronics and major in broadcast engineering/wireless communication electronics to pursue a career in broadcast operations.
Receiving the Robert D. Greenberg Scholarship is Michael Cassara. He became involved with Wilton Public School's student-run broadcast team and turned a volunteer position into a part-time job within the team. His passion for the engineering side of television broadcast has led him to pursue a career in broadcast engineering. Cassara is now in his sophomore year of studying computer engineering at the University of Pittsburgh.
The John H. Battison SBE Founder's Scholarship has been awarded to Zachary Cameron. He is currently attending Ball State University, Muncie, Ind., studying telecommunications. His recent achievements consist of completing an overhaul and upgrade to both his high school TV mobile production carts, rebuilding and upgrading RBTV's Studio B control room, and purchasing and building a remote production pack for RBTV including field cameras, audio equipment and all necessary accessories. His goal is to become a broadcast engineer after graduation.
The Gino Ricciardelli Scholarship has been awarded to Christopher Gamelin. Six years ago, he set a goal to work in broadcasting, making sure stations were operating properly, fixing equipment and doing some production. He left iHeartradio, moving to Entercom Communications and gained knowledge in broadcast engineering, production and remote broadcast setups. Gamelin was offered the job of maintenance technician at WFSB where he has more opportunities to grow and already has met goals of becoming a drone operator, working on remote broadcasts and expanding his electronics knowledge.
Meredith Frank received the Youth Scholarship. In high school, Frank was known as the "go-to video producer" with production talents that allowed her to spend two years as the director of her school's annual charity reality show competition, "Senior Survivor." During the pandemic, Frank was able to produce the show's episodes from home, leading to a charity total of more than $50,000, and a record-breaking $229,000 during the in-person 2021 competition. She will be pursuing her passion for live TV production by moving from her small Midwest town to New York's Hofstra University, where she will earn a degree in television production & studies.
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Q: MySQL is using wrong index, I think This is my table:
- user_id INT (foreign key on `user` with the reference `id`)
- question_id INT (foreign key on `question` with the reference `id`)
- option_id INT (foreign key on `option` with the reference `id`)
- exam_id INT (foreign key on `exam` with the reference `id`)
- order INT

My Index is: user_id, exam_id
My Query:
select * from `user_answer` where `user_id` = '48' and `exam_id` = '1' and `order` > '10' order by `order` desc limit 1;

I think it should use my index but this is the result of EXPLAIN:
# id, select_type, table, type, possible_keys, key, key_len, ref, rows, Extra
'1', 'SIMPLE', 'user_answer', 'range', 'user_answer_exam_id_foreign,user_answer_user_id_exam_id_index', 'user_answer_exam_id_foreign', '4', NULL, '10', 'Using where; Using filesort'

Apperently, It is not using my index. When I use FORCE INDEX:
select * from `user_answer` force index (user_answer_user_id_exam_id_index) where `user_id` = '48' and `exam_id` = '1' and `order` > '10' order by `order` desc limit 1;

# id, select_type, table, type, possible_keys, key, key_len, ref, rows, Extra
'1', 'SIMPLE', 'user_answer', 'ref', 'user_answer_user_id_exam_id_index', 'user_answer_user_id_exam_id_index', '8', 'const,const', '10', 'Using where; Using filesort'

Any idea what's wrong with me or MySQL ?

A: MySQL will ignore indexes which do not narrow the results down by much.
As a very rough rule of thumb if an index doesn't reduce the rows below about 1/3 then it is ignored (this is very rough, but gives you an idea). Ie, if you have 100 records and the index only narrows it down to ~40 then MySQL will likely ignore the index. It is faster for it to check each row individually than it is for it to use the index.
Annoyingly even when it choses not to use an otherwise valid index, it still reports the query on the slow query log for now using an index!


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