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Reinventing the steering wheel
Though taken for granted today, the steering wheel was a transformative technology at the dawn of the age of the automobile.
As we enter the autonomous-vehicle age, some wonder whether the steering wheel might suffer the same fate as the tiller, which disappeared from cars after guiding the first horseless carriages.
Though the steering wheel's origins are murky, race driver Alfred Vacheron signaled its ascent when he drove a Panhard automobile in the 1894 Paris-Rouen race. From that day forward, the days of the clumsy, nautical-derived tiller were numbered.
Today's steering wheel has evolved into a high-tech, electronic device with numerous added functions. But its basic job of controlling the vehicle has changed little.
Now, as the industry looks to a future where computers assume control of more vehicle functions, the industry is rethinking the steering wheel.
Within the last year, major automakers — including Volvo and Mercedes-Benz — have shown concept cars with steering wheels that retract when the vehicle is driven autonomously. Some suppliers have developed systems to enable that transition.
General Motors CEO Mary Barra said last week that vehicles should keep traditional features such as steering wheels and pedals during the transition to fuller autonomy: "We think that having that capability when the steering wheel and the pedals are still in the vehicle is a very good way to demonstrate and prove the safety."
Beyond that, Google's famous pod car dispenses with the steering wheel altogether.
These days, an acronym-happy industry likes to use expressions, such as "HMI" for human machine interface. As HMI goes, the steering wheel is about as good as it gets.
James Hotary, director of xWorks Innovation Center of Faurecia Automotive Seating NA, said the steering wheel's iconic place controlling the vehicle might not last forever.
"I think we're in many ways stuck in the paradigm of a steering wheel," said Hotary in response to a question at the WardsAuto Interiors Conference in May in Detroit. "On the one hand, it's a pretty darn good input device. It's comfortable. You can put your hands in a bunch of different positions. It has stood the test of time. Completely autonomous vehicles are not going to be around anytime soon."
But, says Hotary: "What happens when all of a sudden the manual part is the less-common-use case? Why are we keeping this legacy device around?"
IHS Automotive predicted last week that there will be 21 million autonomous vehicles sold annually by 2035.
The transition period toward more autonomous functions will be the interesting part.
"Because we don't expect to imminently give up control, you're still as a driver going to want that familiar, comfortable steering wheel," said Jeremy Carlson, IHS Automotive principal analyst for autonomous driving.
"But that doesn't mean you won't see plenty of innovation happening there."
Advanced supplier concepts
Indeed, carmakers and suppliers have been showing off various visions for the evolution of the steering wheel.
"There's a lot more complexity being added to the steering wheel from an HMI point of view," said Richard Matsu, director of engineering for Autoliv Inc., a Swedish supplier of safety systems and one of the world's largest makers of steering wheels.
Autoliv, working with a Swedish sensor company called Neonode, introduced a steering wheel at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas with zForce AIR MultiSensing technology.
Using optical sensors embedded in a steering wheel that features a series of glowing lights along its circumference, the zForce concept would allow drivers to interact, using gestures and motions, with various functions of the vehicle without removing their hands from the wheel to touch buttons. The driver could, for example, answer the phone by lightly tapping on one of the lighted sections.
The technology allows the car to know where the driver's hands are placed and also would permit carmakers to program functions into the wheel, allowing them to eliminate mechanical switches and knobs on the instrument panel.
Says Matsu: "Many vehicle manufacturers want to know if your hands are on the wheel. They need to understand the driver's condition regarding active-safety functionality."
Matsu says Autoliv is talking to automakers about development of the zForce technology.
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-class sedan, going on sale this summer, will feature what the carmaker is calling its most advanced steering wheel ever. The wheel features touch-sensitive buttons Mercedes is calling Touch Controls that respond to horizontal and vertical swiping gestures by the driver. Mercedes is calling the touch-sensitive buttons an industry first. Using them, the driver can control the infotainment system without taking hands off the wheel.
Last year, German company Hoffman-Krippner introduced a Smart Steering Wheel equipped with SensoFoil, which can sense how much pressure a driver's hands are applying to the wheel or when a driver's hands are no longer moving — a possible sign of sleepiness. The system can be programmed to deliver a warning.
To retract or not?
Beyond adding functionality to steering wheels, carmakers and suppliers are wrestling with the next phase: steering wheels that are only in use part of the time, when drivers take control in vehicles designed with autonomous functions. (See related story, Page 3.)
Volvo's Concept 26 vehicle, which debuted in November at the Los Angeles Auto Show, features a retractable steering wheel. Robin Page, Volvo chief of interior design, says Volvo chose to keep the familiar shape of the steering wheel.
"We wanted to keep that recognition of a round steering wheel," he said. "People need to get used to autonomous drive, so being able to get back to that steering wheel and grab hold of it, that's comforting. We decided to have it there as a recognizable icon."
Volvo plans to put 100 semiautonomous XC90s on the road around Gothenburg, Sweden, in 2017 and will run a similar test in the U.S. at a date to be determined. The crossovers will not have retractable steering wheels, but they will allow drivers to move back and forth between autonomous and driver modes by touching buttons on the wheel.
Volvo chief of interior design
In its Vision Tokyo autonomous concept shown at the Tokyo auto show last fall, Mercedes-Benz showed a Connected Lounge in which occupants sit on an oval couch. The concept allows multitaskers to go about work or play in congested urban environments such as Tokyo. There's an oblong steering wheel, but it almost seems like an afterthought.
In manual mode, the wheel sits in the middle of the cockpit. In autonomous mode, it moves behind a flap. The wheel, along with the pedals, is ready to re-emerge when the vehicle returns to manual mode.
IHS's Carlson is skeptical about such intermediate steps as the telescoping, or retractable, steering wheel ever being widely produced. "I don't see this telescoping steering wheel being very popular anytime soon, other than as a concept of what the vehicle could look like. When we talk about that process of moving from automated to autonomous, it's going to be a long, drawn-out transition. These types of vehicles will coexist on the road for a long time."
And that means the venerable steering wheel is likely to be a tenacious survivor, not surrendering its primacy nearly so easily as the tiller once did.
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another brief update
Hey everyone!
I just wanted to post another short update as I slowly manage to get things in order! There's some cool stuff coming up that I really want to share with you:
1) I'll be playing tomorrow afternoon (Wednesday) in the Humber auditorium with the A band, as we do a tribute to the music of Pepper Adams, and it's free! If you're into lots and lots of saxophone, and/or the music of Pepper Adams, check it out! And if you really like it, go check out the Toronto Art Orchestra playing the same show at Array Space Wednesday night, and Dominion on Queen Thursday night, because they're the pros and they're going to kill it.
2) the Socialist Night School is headed into the studio at the beginning of December to record a few more tunes, and in the meantime, I'm working on a video or two to give you a preview of what's to come on the new record – stay tuned for more details!
3) I'm super excited to be handling sax duties with the Brad Cheeseman Group at their show Nov 22 at May Cafe! Event details are here, cover is cheap, and the bands are killer – not to mention unreasonably attractive. If you don't know about BCG and Midcoast, listen here and here.
As always – stay tuned for more details; for now, hope to see you at the shows!

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It's been several weeks since my last post because I've been working on a brand new project. I'm officially announcing the "What's Up Scott?" app coming soon to iOS and Android devices. What is this app, you ask? I'll tell you!
The What's Up Scott? app will give you a intimate connection to me, Scott David Brown. It will house an encyclopedia of information all about me, everything you wanted to know, all in one convenient place. Want to know where I was born? Open the app! Want to know what I ate for dinner on September 24th, 1996? Open the app! It will all be right at your fingertips.
The app doesn't just have wonderful information about me! Another feature of the app is a GPS location function. Where am I in the world? Get real-time, up-to-date location data 24/7. Yes, now you don't have to work for the NSA to know where Scott David Brown is! Just open the What's Up Scott? app and tap the Locator button. The app uses Mapquest, the best mapping website. A great feature for you stalkers out there!
Are you a voyeur? Then you will love this next feature, a 24/7 online live web camera. That's right! Actually watch me right through the app, doing whatever it is I do every day. Watch me sit at my computer, writing, playing video games, watching TV, playing more video games, or whatever I'm doing. I might even have a friend over on occasion. *Please note* Certain activities will require a temporary suspension of this feature due to concerns about my privacy, resulting in a pause in the live feed. Rest assured this will usually be a short interruption.
There's also a great feature called, "Message of the Day," where I give a personal message to each user of the app. While it's complicated to explain the complex algorithm the app uses to determine which message is for what user, rest assured that everyone using the app will get a tailored message, just for them. Feel special every day when you wake up in the morning and check for your new message right from the app!
Want to be my girlfriend? Well, there is the chance to date me right from the app. Just select the date button and see my official profile from all the online dating sites I'm on including all of those dating apps! After reading my profile on each site and app, you are given the option to "swipe right" me. Sorry, there is only a swipe right option. That's just the way it goes. If you're lucky, I will swipe right you with my personal version of the What's Up Scott? app. Yes, I get my own, special version.
Finally, the last feature of the app is the donation feature. Do you have money that you don't want anymore? Tired of the burden of being wealthy? Well, just tap on the donate button and you can relieve yourself of the stress and pain of having all that money sitting in your bank account. Give it to me, and I'll spend it on all kinds of things that I like. Oh and depending on how much I get, I'll give some of it to charity. *Caution* Money given to charity might actually just be money I give myself, for fun stuff. I should also mention that the app will be FREE, so anything you donate will help me with app updates and server maintenance.
I bet you're probably really excited about this app, especially the donation feature. Well, me too! Sadly, it's still going to be a few months before I'm finished with the app. While much progress has been made, I still have to design much of the interface and visual aspects of the app.There is also the process of waiting for the app to be approved by Apple. Worry not, I'm confident I will get the app approved. Just think, soon you will be able to download it and get connected with me in a way that hasn't been possible before. So, fear not, soon I will be coming to your iPhone or Android phone! I look forward to it!


text: Home > Global Filipino Glitch mars absentee vote in 2 HK precincts ABS-CBN News Posted at Apr 11 2010 08:17 PM | Updated as of Apr 12 2010 08:25 AM Share Save Facebook Twitter LinkedIn MANILA, Philippines - Glitches temporarily stalled the second day of voting for overseas Filipinos in Hong Kong Sunday, raising fears that the same could happen on a larger scale in the May 10 nationwide polls. A TV Patrol World report said precinct count optical scan machines deployed in Precincts 15 and 16 in Hong Kong refused to accept filled-up ballots of some overseas workers. Two replacement machines that were on standby also failed to accept the ballots despite repeated tries by Commission on Elections personnel. The glitches delayed voting at the 2 precincts for almost an hour until the Comelec decided to let the voters transfer to a different precinct. Officials from Comelec and poll automation supplier Smartmatic-TIM said the ballots seemed to have been affected by the airconditioning while the PCOS machines also seemed to have been affected by humidity inside the precinct. "A window was left open so one machine did not work. That's why we have contingency plans and backup plans," Comelec Commissioner Gregorio Larrazabal told reporters. After a few minutes, the first PCOS machine started working properly and started accepting the ballots. Officials said if the PCOS machines continued to malfunction, voters would be allowed to continue filling up ballots before these are scanned in PCOS machines in other voting precincts. The Department of Foreign Affairs earlier said a total of 4,141 Filipino overseas absentee voters already cast their ballots after the first day of voting in the different Philippine Embassies and Consulates General around the world. As of 11:20 a.m., the Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong had the most number of ballots cast with 997, followed by the Philippine Embassy in London (558), and the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh (266). Rounding out the top 10 in terms of voter turn-out are: the Philippine Consulate General in Chicago (242); the Philippine Embassy in Singapore (218), the Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah (180), the Philippine Embassy in Berlin (144), the Philippine Embassy in Madrid (135), the Philippine Embassy in Bangkok (118), and the Philippine Consulate General in Barcelona (117). The first day of the overseas voting went smoothly and orderly in most, if not all, of the overseas precincts monitored by the DFA Overseas Absentee Voting Secretariat. In a report to the DFA, Consul General to Hong Kong Claro Cristobal said that the first-ever elections under the new Automated Election System (AES) began in Hong Kong with an ecumenical prayer service followed by the blessing of all ten rooms where the 20 precinct clusters at the Bayanihan Kennedy Town Center are located. The precincts opened at exactly 8 a.m. Voters started the process of voting by checking with the bank of seven computerized voter search terminals manned by volunteers to locate their respective precincts. As voters made their way to their precincts on the upper floors of the voting center, marshals were on hand to provide assistance. The first Filipino to vote in Hong Kong was overseas Filipino worker Rowena dela Cruz. It took her roughly one-and-a-half minutes to complete the process of voting for a president, a vice president, 12 senators and a party-list organization. Seventeen would-be voters were unable to find their names on the Certified List of Overseas Absentee Voters (CLOAV). The helpdesk constituted by the Consulate General immediately informed the Commission on Elections (Comelec) about these cases. Voting in Hong Kong will run from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Mondays to Fridays, and 8:00 am to 6:00 pm on Saturdays, Sundays and Hong Kong statutory holidays until May 10. Share Save Facebook Share on Twitter LinkedIn Section Main Story,Global Filipino,Hong Kong,absentee voting Read More: Hong Kong absentee voting


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Zanya Laurence – Soul Theory
Commencing with This Is My Life which is a great opener in that it is easy, accessible, comfortable and leads you to want to hear more and to see how this builds. And there is no disappointment, the tracks come thick and fast, are all different in some respects taking from soul and jazz, new and old.
And it soon becomes clear that whilst there is no full on, smack you in the face, monster track this album is more than competent, the level of consistency is high.
Down & Out is one of the top tracks for me it is punchier, and the vocals are strong and more stretched within Zanya's zone. You feel that she knows her voice, where it fits, the style it fits and all that makes the album thoroughly listenable from start to finish.
A long road is mellow and acoustic with a feelgood touch, Rhythm is moodier and sultry and featuring also Smoke Dawg. A matter of time and the excellent Sunday continue with those sultry tones and qualities.
A very good and consistent album
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Zanya's sweet, yet moving sound showcases her early influences of urban R&B, and jazzy Soul. Born in Southern California and raised in New Mexico, Zanya began performing at the age of six. From dance to choir, she was clearly a natural. Before honing her songwriting and performance skills, her musical evolution encompassed learning to play the classical guitar at her fathers knee. Influenced and inspired by genres such as R&B, Hip-Hop, Funk, Blues and Jazz, Zanya has incorporated her creative writing and raw emotion into the lyrics found on her independent debut, "Soul Theory", recorded at her privately owned studio, "Soul Spot Music".
She's had 2 songs nominated for recognition in the New Mexico Music Awards in 2004 and 2 more that were nominated in the Rhythm and Blues category for 2007. She now ranks 7 on trakheadz.com worldwide independent artist top 15 list. She stays true to her art and to making music that moves others in a rare way.
Zanya was always involved in music growing up, whether it was playing in band or singing in regional talent competitions, but it wasn't until 1997 that she was introduced to her first studio experience. It was at that point that she realized she had found her niche. With years of struggle and desire, came the sweet proof of an aspiring artist growing toward her prime. Feeling trapped, she knew she had to make a move. It was either New York or California. She found MI, sent her application with her recording and was accepted that very week. So she packed her car and drove off to the place "where dreams come true", but little did she know that LA would be so cluttered with uninspired hopeful's that she might very well get lost in the shuffle.
Nevertheless, she soldiered on emotionally and financially, and recently graduated from the Vocal Institute of Technology at the Musician's Institute in Hollywood, California with extensive training in theory, performance and music business, while also studying the art and roots of Jazz and Blues. Selected by A&R, she came in first place out of 50 of MI's finest singer/songwriters in the Artist Development Program, earning the respect of her musical peers and instructors alike. She performed the Hollywood area regularly with The Zanya Laurence Band and is currently back in the studio, creating the soulful grooves you love to vibe to.
Although she has been compared to several established artists, her unique style can be heard through her passionate expression, phrasing, and thoughtful delivery. At the end of the day, Zanya's sound is truly one of a kind…
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Kendra Ross – New Voice
One of the top independent soul albums of last year, and I was previewing tracks from here at a very early stage probably in teh first half of last year on my Solar slots. And I am still playing the album regularly today.
The album has the enduring quality that each time you listen to it a different track stands out. Right now for me it's the mellow and wonderful I'm So Okay with some lovely keys by Chris Rob.
I have met Kendra several times now and consider her a friend as are many of the people connected with this album like Chris Rob, Skoota Warner and the producer Christian Ver Halen amongst others. That said take my word for it – it is good!
The musicianship is real, the production tight, the material solid and the performance excellent, whether its the funky Real Deal or the wonderful Send Somebody to love or the ability to gain asistance from Talib Kweli or Eric Roberson.
Top notch Independent Real Soul Music
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Kendra Ross is a truly gifted singer and performer. With her beautifully smooth voice and impressive songwriting talent, she is an artist in high demand. In her short career she has already worked with celebrated artists such as Kanye West, Talib Kweli, Omar, Faith Evans, and many more. She has appeared on NBC's The Today Show and BET's 106th and Park and has been featured in O magazine.
Kendra is now celebrating the release of her debut album titled New Voice. The long-awaited project, co-produced with longtime collaborator/music director Christian Ver Halen, is comprised of all original compositions. Many of the best touring and session musicians on the music scene today are featured on the album, including Teodross Avery (Amy Winehouse), Maurice Brown (Ramsey Lewis), Lonnie Plaxico (Cassandra Wilson), Chris Rob (John Legend), Daniel Sadownick (Matisyahu), and Skoota Warner (Santana). The album also features performances by Talib Kweli, Eric Roberson, and more.
Critically-acclaimed hip hop recording artist Talib Kweli wrote of the talented singer/songwriter in the liner notes of his Gold-selling album Quality (on which she wrote and performed): "Kendra's talented, beautiful, and one of a kind." Time Out New York has hailed Kendra as "an underground soul singer with a mellifluously fluid voice" and BBC's Radio 1Xtra declared her to be "…the divine Kendra Ross."
Fully aware of the iconic legacy associated with her last name by a triple threat performer whom she has admired since childhood, Kendra is set to garner her own respect and attention. Get ready to be introduced to the new Ms. Ross.
Ann Nesby – This is Love
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Still catching up on last years album's! This one has featured regularly in my DJ spots playing out and on the radio, hence the delay in getting something down in writing. Ann possesses one of the most instantly recognised and powerful voices in the Soul World and none more so than on this album. She also has a presence that commands respect amongst her peers resulting in tangible emotion.
I probably have played I can't explain it more than most as it is a dancefloor essential but personally I prefer the slightly more mellow This could be love. I apologise is also near to being the best track and that is even slower still!
10 tracks in the old days would have seemed sufficient but nowadays it doesn't seem much, but it is all quality making it an essential purchase.
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|1. I Can't Explain It
|2. I Apologize
|3. This Could Be Love
|4. Special Occasion
|5. Step
|6. Thank God
|7. Tables Turn
|8. Never Forget You Remembered
|9. Its So Easy Lovin' U
|10. See U Cry
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ANN NESBY is the Grammy-winning original lead singer for the successful Jimmy Jam/Terry Lewis-produced contemporary gospel group Sounds of Blackness. Ann went solo in 1996 and is a 2005 Stella Award nominee for her vocal performance on the latest Sounds Of Blackness recording. She appeared in a feature role in the film "The Fighting Temptations." IN THE SPIRIT is Ann's first full-on gospel album. It includes a sublime version of Stevie Wonder's "Heaven Is 10 Zillion Lightyears Away" and a powerful rendition of Bill Wither's "Grandma's Hands."
G John Martin – Black Ice
Big thanks for Mike Ward for getting me on to this one, some months ago now. However I have been playing this on my radio slots and elsewhere but now have a minute to get something down here.
Several top tracks, one of which If you only knew featured as one of my top tracks of 2007. Instant, harmonic, R'n'B vibe but nonetheless still eminantly soulful.
I kinda get bugged by perceptions that nu soul has to be of the same styles as old soul, when soul, to me at least is organic, and must represent what is actually happening now. This is the kind of album, maybe not all the way through, but certainly the top 4 or so tracks, that i am really feeling right now
The opener Baby Girl sets the format strongly into strong vocalled new mellow R'n'B, a track that I am coming back to more than I did at the outset.
Black Ice, the title track, and sort of tag line, not to keen on personally, catchy though but there's a sort of Bee Gees hook that puts me off! Hey Pretty Girl has some Latin tinges.
Something Special is a pleading relationship ballad. Tick…Tick…Tock is another storytelling R'n'B cut that ranks among the best tracks. V.I.P. is maybe a bit more formulaic, dancehall kind of groove but catchy and OK.
Quiet Time is a fine slow slow ballad. In fact as we get to the back end of the album we firmly into slow jam territory Beg And Plead, and the family orientated, (children perspective) From The Heart and (partner orientated) In Love Again and There's No 'I' In We.
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G John Martin, born in Detroit, Michigan, USA, is without doubt one of America's most talented vocalists. He is an artist who personifies art. His music as well as his being creates unified melodies manifested with balance, life and wisdom. At age seven, G John Martin discovered the Bass Guitar and like a dove from the sky the vision of his life's destiny was born. By age twelve he found an interest in creating and producing songs of his own, he formed a local band, taught himself several other instruments and studied further the development of his unique sound. Not only did he manage to play the drums, bass and guitar, he realized his voice. Soon it would be clear his personal testimony and the beginning of his musical career. His professional journey began at age eleven during a visit to Hollywood. He quickly caught the ear of performer James Mitchell of the "Detroit Emeralds". Offering him a role in the development of musical pieces for several projects including his first tour. With his encouragement he quickly moved to study music and began what would become a long history of music production, Groups to his name, 7 mile under the Sony label, it wasn't long before he was afforded many opportunities to master his craft. Within the next ten years, G John Martin felt the pressures and practices of the music business overshadowed his passion of music. Deciding he would no longer work under the influences of corporate ideals and demands, he chose to quiet himself, find spiritual solace and honor his soul. This led him to Japan, a culture based on divination, deriving from a culture of people that was made of order. Black Ice would embark on what is now his dream come true of owning his own company JP Entertainment & Nitram Records.
Glynis says: "My life is music. I was a singer when I was born and remain a singer today." His musical influences include Donny Hathaway, Luther Vandross, George Benson, Maurice White and Stevie Wonder. Glynis' first tour as a bassist and background vocalist was at the age of 11 with the Soul/R&B Group "DETROIT EMERALDS" also having toured throughout the world with the likes of EARL KLUGH/GEORGE BENSON, AFTER 7, CLARK SISTERS, UNV of "THE MADONNA GIRLIE TOUR" and Japan's Speed, Anri, YUKI KOYANAGI and KEN HIRAI, just to name a few. His amazing stage presence is with a love for his music that is best described as a total addiction.
Welcome to the world of G John Martin, whose wonderful style compliments a voice which cuts through the air like a cold knife then melts it's way into your heart like warm butter. Uh Ohhh!…WATCH OUT LADIES!!!!!


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Playing with Material Design, Toolbar and Palette
Since Android L(ollipop) was presented in June at Google I/O, only two devices on market can run it officially. Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 were released a week ago, and these two guys are ready to go with most recent system from Google, but what about other devices? My Nexus 5 is trying to update everyday, but still no effects :) Hopefully, we can use some part of Material Design with devices running Android 2.1 and higher, because most of implementation was placed in android-support-v7.
I wrote simple app which displays images in grid with possibility to pick them to see them in full size with ActionBar colors based on picked image. App uses new classes: Palette and Toolbar.
It looks like this:
Let's code.
All dependencies we need:
as you can see Google split android.support and put Palette as separate lib (similar to RecyclerView and CardView). I used Picasso to simple load images from web.
Next, define AppTheme with parent as
Theme.AppCombat. You can also specify
colorPrimary and
accentColor which are used by framework to color surface background of widgets such as text fields, checkboxes etc.
Apply style to application:
App has two activities. First
MainActvity extends
ActionBarActivity so framework will show window with
ActionBar (see first screenshot with GridView).
ImageActivity is just
Activity, so by default window will be rendered without
ActionBar. But look at other screenshots, they have an
ActionBar, but wait… actually it's
Toolbar is more flexible (easier to customize) standard
View, so you can put it everywhere in layout, multiple times… and it still can act as
ActionBar (see setActionBar)
Let's look at the layout file:
It's simple. Nothing special here, except using of
Finally we can use
Pallete to extract prominent colors from image and change style of
Toolbar at runtime.
Look at the screenshots, I think they look pretty well and we didn't need a graphic designer to choose correct colors ;)
See full source code at github.
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Harmonic radar technology can be used to track the dispersal of tagged insects. The tag consists of a wire antenna attached to a Schottky diode, which uses the original radar signal as an energy source, re-emitting a harmonic of the transmitted wavelength. Two forms of harmonic radar use this basic technology to study insect movement. The more sophisticated form consists of a ground-based scanning radar station that tracks the movement of a tagged insect on a circular radar display. A simpler, "off-the-shelf" form of harmonic radar is a commercially available, light-weight, handheld transmitter/receiver from RECCO Rescue Systems. We briefly review both of these forms and describe our experience monitoring the movement of carabid beetles in agricultural habitats with the handheld transmitter/receiver. We identified a commercial source of diodes compatible with the RECCO transmitter/receiver and tested several diode and wire combinations. We found that a tag built with a diode attached to a single section of 8-cm wire (monopole) was more appropriate for marking carabids. Tags built from flexible Teflon-coated wires were an improvement on tags built with stiff, aluminum wire, but beetle movement was still hindered. In corn and soybean fields, large carabids (Scarites quadriceps Chaudoir and Harpalus pennsylvanicus, (DeG.) Coleoptera: Carabidae) could be recaptured even when they burrowed out of sight 3 to 9 cm below the soil surface. We discuss the trade-offs between tag detection and durability that occur when designing a tag for a given organism. Although the technique shows promise, producing a tag that does not hinder movement of the target insect in the field will require further development.
This article from American Entomologist 50 (2004): 212.
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O'Neal, Matthew E.; Landis, D. A.; Rothwell, E.; Kempel, L.; and Reinhard, D., "Tracking Insects with Harmonic Radar: a Case Study" (2004). Entomology Publications. 258.
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text: Children's Ministries at Immanuel Reformed Church Children at Immanuel have many opportunities to learn about God in a fun, kid-friendly environment surrounded by leaders who care for them. Our vision statement for children's ministry is to "Reach kids, teach kids and watch them grow. Then, encourage them to share what they know." Building connections with children is a priority and then teaching them about the love of God through a variety of methods is the focus. It is our hope that as they listen to stories, sing songs, make crafts, play games or during other activities their relationship with Jesus Christ will grow. Sunday Activities Children preschool through 2nd grade are dismissed during worship to share in special worship geared just for them! The children will hear and experience a Bible story, engage in wonder, then have some response time. Children meet in the lobby, then are led to the Carousel (lower level) for their worship time. We have Sunday school classes for children Preschool through 5th grade. Loving, Spirit-filled teachers lead our children's classes. We learn about Jesus, grow closer to one another, and have a lot of fun!


text: Jay is based in Brattleboro, Vermont, and performs in a number of different genres, from West African to jazz to reggae to R&B. Jay regularly plays with seven groups: Alafia (Afrobeat/funk, originals & covers), Heirloom Seeds (original reggae), The Band of Love (jazz, dance, R&B covers), World Way (reggae covers), Hipfunk Associates (funky covers), Jazzberry Jam (jazz/R&B, originals & covers) and African Rhythms & World Music (educational programs). In addition, Jay teaches music to 1-12 year-olds at the Hilltop Montessori School. Enjoy exploring jaycookmusic.com, and feel free to contact Jay with any questions!


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I have a tag to share today......
I was hoping to have a layout but stamping on layouts is something i really struggle with.
So back to the tag,
Ive used Unity and ippity stamps.
Kinda simple but still i like the sentiments.
Thanks for stopping by this week.....
I will be posting the winner tomorrow,
Hope to see you then.
For Unity or ippity stamps please check out....
USA......The Unity website
UK.....Make the day special


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The Australian Rugby Union will open negotiations to host next year's World Cup on their own after they failed to reach an agreement with their New Zealand counterparts.
The simmering tensions between the two unions boiled over into open conflict today after the New Zealand Rugby Football Union refused to agree to terms and conditions laid down by the Australians with regard to stadium advertising.
The ARU responded by withdrawing the offer to New Zealand to be 'sub host' of the World Cup.
At a press conference held in Sydney today, ARU chief executive John O'Neill confirmed the Australians' intention to ask the Rugby World Cup Ltd - the competition's governing body - for permission to host the competition on a solo basis.
O'Neill said: "The terms and conditions of the host union agreement were well known to New Zealand for several months, and as recently as November last year when the ARU signed the agreement.
"Those same terms and conditions are mirrored in the sub host union agreement, so there is no suggestion of anything new here.
"The ARU accepted those terms and conditions in November and it is very disappointing that New Zealand has failed to move forward to accept the invitation to jointly host this great world event."
NZRFU boss Murray McCaw had earlier rejected attempts by the ARU and the RWCL to force his hand on 'clean' venues - those without any existing hospitality, sponsorship or advertising agreements.
The Australians believe deals with World Cup sponsors could be put at risk by conflicting commercial activity at local level.
McCaw said: "We are prepared to commit to what we can deliver. We're not prepared to commit to what we know we can't deliver.
"RWCL continues to demand that we agree to 100% clean venues. They know we cannot deliver this."
He claimed the RWCL's proposal was that the NZRFU agree to the 100% requirement now and agree a compromise later.
"In other words, RWCL is saying 'sign now and trust us'. The NZRFU is not prepared to mortgage New Zealand rugby's future to the whim of the RWCL."
McCaw believes the ARU and RWCL have stepped beyond their remit from the International Rugby Board in withdrawing the sub-host agreement.
"We want to be sub-hosts for Rugby World Cup 2003 and will do whatever it takes to do that.
"To that end we have taken legal advice that says neither RWCL nor RWCL and IRB chairman Vernon Pugh has the authority to remove the World Cup from New Zealand. This power resides with the IRB council.
"The IRB council has 'reserved to the full council' the right to approve the host union agreement.
"The IRB's council has not been present with the host agreement, let alone approved it."
McCaw confirmed New Zealand had accepted a compromise deal on the overlap of the national championships and the start of the World Cup.


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New podcast for 2011, first one kicks off with some goodness by way of mix from Yoru.
Fono One Ep Launch - 27th Nov
Promo Mix for Fono One EP Launch
Kutmah & Teebs
Live recording from Teebs & Kutmahs first appearance in Belfast
Roughquest on PercussionLab
Delighted with this hook up. Big time. The excellent PercussionLab.com have featured Roughquest as their mix of the week this week. Roughquest drops some serious fatness in his mix for PercussionLab
Rudimentary Radio Episode 30
This week on the show we have all sorts of great stuff from the likes of Yoru, De-Twist, Mount Kimbie, Caribou, Late, Planas and plenty of others spanning drum and bass, dubstep, house, techno and other magical genres of music. Hope you enjoy!Oceania - Billow (oceania) Late - Phantom Papers (immerserecords) De-Twist - Green Being (De-Twist) Mawglee - Sing Pretty (http://www.myspace.com/mawglee) Mount Kimbie - Before I Move Off (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mount-Kimbie/71031420744) Inofaith - Flakey Chunks (Inofaith) ASC feat Consequence - Fade Away Seasons OneSmallThought - Jealous (onesmallthought) Yoru - That Old Thing Fono One - Arc Tek (fono one) Planas - Look Into My Eyes (immerserecords) Fourtet - Angel Echoes(Caribou remix) (Four Tet) (http://www.myspace.com/cariboumanitoba) Moritz Von Oswald Trio - Pattern 3? manaboo feat. curtis mayfield - All I Want To Do Is Love You (brendonmoeller) Assasin - Bam Bam Fono One - December (fono one) L-Vis 1990 - Forever You SBTRKT & Sampha - Break Off Madslinky - Ruled By Your Emotions (http://www.myspace.com/zedbias) Digital Mystikz - Unexpected Late - Under These Conditions (immerserecords) Sepalcure - Feeling That I Know So Well (http://www.sepalcure.com/) Dunian - Mind Body Mind (http://www.myspace.com/thisisdunian) Ferank Manseed - The Revolution Will Be Televised
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Clubroot Mix
Clubroot Rudimentary Radio Mix Commissioned for an Album showcase mix by Mary Anne Hobbs and featured on Rob Booth's Electronic Explorations, twenty five year old Daniel Richmond had arrived. Emerging from the unknown in 2009 with is self-titled Album - Clubroot, with a sound oozing a uniquely tailored depth & atmosphere. This sound coming out of St Albans, Hertfordshire via Portland, Oregon was his debut release on the bass obsessed LoDubs imprint.
University paid dividends for a young producer with a love for the electronic splattering of D n B, Uk Garage, House and Techno. At university he was happily exposed to Mary Anne Hobbs' Dubstep Warz Show in 2006 and the likes of Skream, Vex'd and Loefah before his taste progressed to a deeper moodier side of the dubstep spectrum. His sound now perhaps reflex some of the tones inspired by the likes of Burial and Distance.
His final year project entitled 'Embryo' gathered interest and Clubroot found himself with a album release. Critics ears were pricked by this debut and radiant reviews were thrown his way, deservedly solidifying an excellent release.
His 2nd Album due for release around May, followed by an E.P, as well as plenty of collaborations in the pipe line, Clubroot is sure to create a big impact this year. You can grab a pre-order here on Boomkat, but for now here is 30min serving to give you a taste of his future sound.
Enjoy and enjoy more at http://www.myspace.com/clubroot
- [00:00] Clubroot - Sempiternal - Lo Dubs - 2009
- [02:21] Clubroot - Low Pressure Zone - Lo Dubs - 2009
- [06:52] Clubroot - Embryo - Lo Dubs - 2009
- [10:32] Clubroot - ID
- [14:22] Clubroot - High Strung - Lo Dubs - 2009
- [16:42] Clubroot - Solar Flares - Dubplate
- [21:33] Clubroot - Birth Interlude - Lo Dubs - 2009
- [24:32] Clubroot - Toe To Toe - Dubplate
Nez Rudimentary Radio Mix
Nez Rudimentary Radio Mix by rudimentaryrecords Awesome mix from Nez, one of the guys behind the pressure night in Belfast. They got an amazing guest coming up as part of the Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival!
floating points - k & g beat - planet mu boxcutter - other people - unreleased breakage ft zarif - over - digital soundboy 2562 - escape volocity - tectonic martyn - elden st - 3024 kode 9 - black sun - hyperdub mark pritchard & om'mas keith - wind it up - hyper dub terror danjah - acid - hyper dub bok bok ft bubbz - citizens dub - blunted robot roska - holograph - roska kicks and snares doc daneeka - funky bit - label unknown monkey steak - harlem drift - steakhouse hanuman - bola - atki2 remix - idle hands i.d. & baobinga - inland - bassmusicblog.com l-vis1990 - united groove - trg remix - mad decent moderat - seamonkey - untold remix - bpitch control kabdriver - little smoke - boxcutter's omnichord remix - unreleased subeena - analyse - planet mu
Yoru Mix
Unreal mix this. Still on rotation.
Rudimentary Radio Shows
Our archived radio shows...
Electronic Lullaby 001
Started a mix which turned into a selection of tracks best heard in the dark. So, we are hoping to turn this into a series of mixes, selecting the downtempo, deep and ambient. This kicks off lively but turns half way into some nice, head music! Anyway keep an eye out for more of this series in the near future. Electronic Lullaby 001 by rudimentaryrecords
Rudimentary Radio 27th September 2009
New show for this week! Once again the Feile FM offices have been our nemesis. Arrived down ready to load our show into the ol' production server to discover it was banjaxed, and not in a cute Johnny 5 "no disassemble" way. So, once again we find ourselves using soundcloud to present the show.
Part One: Apologies for the poor sound on the talkie bits...our experimental mic didn't work out so well. Anyway, the music more than makes up for it. Dominick Martin aka Calibre's new album features (probably a world first on that one actually) Broke'N'English, Flying Lotus, Applebim & Ramadanman, Massive Attack, Debruit, Disrupt, T-Woc, Profane, RSD and that's just in part one!
Rudimentary Radio 27th September 2009 Part 1 by rudimentaryrecords
Part Two: Rory looses the run of himself doing the mix, getting a bit ravey on it, mix features spectrasoul, commix, b-cee, instra:mental, fracture and neptune, silent witness, logistics and dub one...new local music from de-twist and another make an appearance, as do mount kimbie, silkie, hackman and daedelus.
Rudimentary Radio 27th September 2009 Part 2 by rudimentaryrecords
Rudimentary Radio 20th September 2009
Sup Yo! Another week another show, we got it recorded and edited together real nice, unfortunatley FeileFM's autoplay server wasn't playing ball so this one is much like a Dolph Lungdren movie, straight to video styles.
Anyway, this weeks show featured some local and international music, big tracklist with linkage will be available again later during the week when Rory get's a hot minute to lash it together, a hip hop mix from Rory and some various selections from Andy in the mix soundclash. Soundcloudery below!
Rudimentary Radio 20th September 09 by rudimentaryrecords
- Pearson Sound - PSLN - Hessle Audio (this is actually ramadanman http://www.myspace.com/ramadanman )
- Julio Bashmore - Um Bongo (Redmonk dropped this in his mix, had to seek it out...www.myspace.com/juliobashmore )
- Chris Caul - Nicest Organ - Gamma Proforma, (Recently selected as the DIY Label of the week by the BBC! http://www.gammaproforma.com/ )
- Parsley Monkphat - Elsewhere - Gamma Proforma (See above! Love this track... )
- Red - Dynamic Force - Dealmaker (Taken from the Fingerprints album- www.myspace.com/dealmakerrecords )
- Big Bud - Want you so bad - Soundtrax (From his new LP connections...www.myspace.com/bigbuduk )
- Floating Points K&G Beat - Planet Mu (blissful stuff altogether....www.myspace.com/floatingpoints )
- XxXy - Silken - Mindset (Fans of apple-pips/7even etc. take note! www.myspace.com/xxxydubs )
- Dorian Concept - Trilingual Sexperience - Affine (deadly wonky stuff, the descent into the swing beat and crazy echoes at the end of this kills it! www.myspace.com/dorianconcept )
- Sygaire - Yigitler - Melting Pot Music (just a bit of modern funkage - www.myspace.com/sygaire )
- John Talabot - Korlee - Permanent Vacation (nice floaty beats....www.myspace.com/johntalabot )
- Lukid - Veto - Werk Discs (taken from the LP Foma www.myspace.com/lukid )
- Mikkel Metal - Kanton (Marcel Detmann Remix) - Echochord Colour (off key moody dubby gear www.myspace.com/mikkelmetalmusic )
Rory's Rudimentary Radio Mix (Hip Hop Bizzle) by rudimentaryrecords
Nez Mix!
A while back Nez (Grub) mixed us up a batch of freshly baked tunes for the radio show, here it is, for you listening pleasure. Tracklist included:
Free 'Em up Mix
Redmonk of Kaboogie fame has delievered up a tasty 30mins of funky UK dubstep for you to get your ears around. He found an hour in between helping run kaboogie do's, illustrating madness, recording radio shows, waving his long arms around and studying like a demon to treat us to some of this goodness. Fair play to him.
Find out more about the story with himself and the Kaboogie label:
www.kaboogie.net www.myspace.com/kaboogiemusic www.myspace.com/redmonkmusic
Funky Underground - Dub Boy (Unknown) Major Notes - Jungle Book (Curbcrawlers) Crazy Cousinz - Inflation (Unknown) Julio Bashmore - Um Bongo (Curbcrawlers) N.B. Funky - Riddim Box (Its Funky) Crazy Cousinz - Bongo Jam - L-Vis 1990 & Bok Bok's Refix (Unknown) Emvee - Glitch Dub (Wireblock) Stereotyp - Jece Valadao feat Edu K & Joyce Muniz - Rob B Edit (Man Recordings) Riton & Primary 1 - Who's There? - L-Vis 1990 Remix (Phantasy Sound) Mujava - Township Funk - TRG Remix (This Is Music)
Back on Air!
Right we have had about two months off now, so it's time to dust off the laziness and get going with the radio show again. We will be back on air this weekend (Sunday 11pm) with some new tunes and a new mix from our friend Redmonk (Kaboogie). Redmonk threw us a little half hour of funky dubstep for us to air , so expect that along with some rejuvenated hosts. We might have a checky little guest to boot. Ears peeled, Please.
11.00pm to 12.00pm
Rudimentary meet ABC...
This week rudimentary radio was joined by Alphabet Set Co-founder John Mahon aka THALAMUS. He selected a few tunes and introduced a mix by Blackford an Amsterdam based music maker. If you missed the show you can listen again via the player below, for the first time ever!
Show Traklist to follow!
10 shows in!
Track list for last sundays show!
Henry & Louis - Rise Up (Pinch Remix)
Deep Chord - Empyrean
Dabrye - In Water Bop - Song About My Dog Cinematic Orchestra - All That You Give Mrk1 - Lost Gold Untold - Dante Quiet Village - Pacific Heights Theo Parrish - Falling Up Martyn - Natural Selection (FlyLo Remix) Icicle - Lost Hours (VIP)
Mix Hour Scrimshire - Warm Sound Actress - Hazyville Hungry Ghost - C64 Dub Deep Blue - Who Got The Beats Johnny L - Back To Your Roots (Remix) Emalkay - Mecha Laurent Garnier - Crispy Bacon Beckett - Unusual Signs Soulphiction - Changes (remix) Curtis Mayfield - Right on for the Darkness T-Power - Horny Mutant Jazz Mr Fingers - Can You Feel It Quantic - Blackstone Rock (Fink Version) Grandmagneto - Tainted Love
Rudimentary Radio 8!
Another rudimentary radio show!
Rudimentary Radio 007_Feat. Nez (Grub)
Show 7 came and went with only a few hitches!
New Radio Mix
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Covering an event is an art in and of itself. The 'on the fly' nature of an event means you need to be planned up the wazoo and have confident shooters who know what pixels they're out to hunt.
On Location
Events are things that occur with great numbers of people and low amounts of control. Event coverage involves covering these events and manoeuvring yourself in such a magical way as to capture everything as it happens with great framing and incredible sound. An event can range from the very small (in which case maybe you have some degree of control) to the very large (in which case you are a mere speck clinging to a camera, cast adrift on the sea of festivity). In either case, being well prepared beforehand and confident, calm and in control on the day, will be your best strategy for the high-octane world of Event Coverage.
Before the event in question it is invaluable to sit with your team and discuss what is going to happen. Get a program for the event if you can and cross-reference the time of certain elements with the availability of shooters. If you only have one camera operator, then good luck, events are best covered with multiple cameras roaming independently of each other to capture simultaneous events throughout the day/night. To that end, ensure your team each have their own camera, tripods and SD cards and are well prepared for the coming shoot. Also, they might each need a camera assistant to carry things and to help set up shots. Prep your micro teams and send them out into the wild to gather.
If possible it can be really helpful to visit the location in advance identify key vantage points, stage areas or thoroughfares. Identify a home base, synchronise watches and exchange contact details. As always, allocate yourself plenty of time and have your gear prepped and ready. Also, check the weather for the day of the event and take that information into account.
We covered the 'Working on Country' forum last year, with three roving camera teams, each with a list of interviews and workshops they had to cover. In this way we were able to cover everything that the event had to offer, and grab quick interviews in between. As they shot sequences, the SD cards were ferried back to home base for quick processing and intense levels of media management. WOC
More recently, we covered the 'Light in winter' festival. In this case we were able to attend a dress rehearsal of the event on the night before to see what would be happening where and when. This was a great chance for our camera operators to get the lay of the land and to decide what happenings were to be prioritised by which camera team. On the night we had various teams collecting different things, mostly trying to capture the atmosphere and scale of the event, with one team trained on uniquely gathering time lapses (see time lapse). LiW
In Camp Coorong Bush Walk the Ngarrindjeri media team produced event documentation about the cultural bush walk at Camp Coorong, guided by Ngarrindjeri Elder Tom Trevorrow. In just 90 minutes, the team had to follow Tom as he introduced a group of 30 Primary School students and their teachers to the Indigenous flora and fauna of his land.
Sometimes it is possible to film a test run, for example the dress rehearsal of a performance can give you a great overview what will happen the next day on stage – and if you have your cameras running for real, you might find that some of the footage offers you a necessary other angle in the edit later…
If you have control over the event, for example during a shoot for a cultural tour ask the guide to stop at every important point and repeat some of the key elements, so that you can shoot a second angle, close ups and cut-aways. These close ups and alternative angles will be invaluable when you edit your event documentary – and often you can't re-do the event to shoot it again…
If you know that you won't be able to ask for repeats or you won't have any control of the event, for example at a special ceremony or at a sports event, make sure you bring two cameras and discuss with both teams what they each will shoot. If you can't access a second camera, go through the event and identify 5 key scenes you MUST get and plan ahead.
Auteur Lorcan Hopper is a proud disabled man who will stop at nothing to see his semi-autobiographical soap opera brought to life.
The Loop is an absurd journey into disability, authorship and representation. First-time television director Lorcan Hopper twists the world of soap operas to share his experience of disability. But with a documentary team filming Lorcan's every move, can the cast and crew match the intensity and professionalism he demands? Heartfelt, hilarious, and always unexpected, The Loop is soap opera like you've never seen it.
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Entebbe display briefly lifts gloom on Uganda's athletics
Entebbe. Sex talk predictably dominated Saturday's World Cross-country Championships at Entebbe Golf Course. Is the coach accussed of sexual harassment among us? Why don't you name and shame that coach? Those were some of the many questions directed to this writer.
Of course many in the fraternity know the coach accused of sexually harassing runners. They also know the reasons as to why the authorities are covering up for him.What many don't know is that one of the female runners that represented Uganda on the day is 'married' to the said coach.Once one of Uganda's brightest talents, the runner took off time to give birth and raise the coach's kid before returning to school.
She is now trying to get her career back on track but Saturday wasn't her day. She didn't shine and she may never do. Giving birth at a very young age took a toll on her body.
While there was some interest in the runner from some circles before and during the race, it faded after Winnie Nanyondo led Uganda to a clean sweep at the world event. After running on teammate Dorcus Ajok's shoulders for the opening two laps, Nanyondo pounced to comfortably stride home in 20:33.77.
As she approached the finish line, the small but vibrant crowd was thrown into frenzy. They screamed and ran on the shoulders of the course in celebration during the Coca-cola-sponsored showpiece. Suddenly, the poor performance in the Africa Cross-country Championships at Kololo the previous week was forgotten.The sexual harassment talk, too, became history albeit briefly. Ajok secured the silver in 21:01.85 with Prim Twikirize digging deep to outlast two opponents in the dying metres to win bronze. That secured the team title for Uganda ahead of Japan and Canada.Then Joshua Cheptegei further fired up the atmosphere by comfortably controlling the men's 10km race. Seventh in the Africa Cross-country Championships junior race at Kololo, Cheptegei wore a more determined face here.
He started with an assured swagger but had to keep Kenyan Daniel Muindi in check for more than half the race. Going into the final two laps, it was clear Uganda had a second gold. The Makerere University student crossed the finishing line in 31:06.71 minutes.
"At Kololo, my teammates made a big mistake of starting with a very high pace which they couldn't sustain," said Cheptegei, the Ugandan flag wrapped around his shoulders and several spectators trying to catch a glimpse of him. "I decided to control the pace today and was sure of winning. I never panicked even when the Kenyan tried to disorganize me." Muindi settled for the silver (31:12.79) and Kenya took the men's team gold ahead of silver medallists Uganda. But that mattered less. National University Sports Federation of Uganda (Nusfu) had scored so highly by helping Uganda become the second African country to host the event after Algeria (2006).
That the government invested so little or nothing in bringing the event was not a subject of discussion. What athletics enthusiasts wanted brought to the fore was the measures put in place to protect young female athletes.
"After here, we want to have a meeting (with all stakeholders) and if the coach is found guilty, we'll make sure he is punished," Ali Ngaimoko, the athletes representative said. "We shouldn't politicize this matter. It is an individual matter and we must deal with it individually. The whole UAF executive must not be blamed."
results MEN 1. Joshua Cheptegei (UGA) 31:06.712. Daniel Muindi (KEN) 31:12.793. Mark Lokwanamoi (KEN) 32:33.268. Martin Chemtengin (UGA) 33:00.099. Julius Ochieng (UGA) 33:12.9311. Sam Cherop (UGA) 33:18.5417. Edward Mukasa (UGA) 33:48.9325. K. Nuwahereza (UGA) 34:33.87 WOMEN1. Winnie Nanyondo (UGA) 20:33.772. Dorcus Ajok (UGA) 21:01.853. Prim Twkirize (UGA) 21:06.1410. Annet Chebet (UGA) 21:43.5013. Lillian Anzazi (UGA) 22:02.8830. Margaret Lubagu (UGA) 24:28.84 TEAM STANDINGSMENKenya 9 pointsUganda 18 Japan 31 WOMENUganda 6Japan 15Canada 38
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Home & Garden
Put these 8 items on your garden to-do list
We are experiencing a typical Georgia summer — a lot of rain for a few weeks, and then drought for a few weeks. Make sure your landscape is full of plants that like dry and wet conditions!
As I've said before, use tough and hardy varieties that have been proven to stand the test of time.
A good landscape designer will steer you away from specialty plants and toward the proven performers.
Here are some items to add to your garden to-do list this week:
▪ Now is the time to take a look around the landscape. Make a wish list of projects and garden ideas to work on this fall. Hire a landscape designer to make that wish list into a reality.
▪ Container gardens are really starting to look their best. For great container designs, visit me at the Fern Valley Facebook page.
▪ In the vegetable garden, pick okra when it's 3- to 4-inches long for best flavor. Check the plants every other day.
▪ "Knock Out" roses will bloom better if you prune back the shrub to 12 inches.
▪ Prune dead and dying branches from trees and shrubs. This will prevent disease problems from spreading.
▪ Fall blooming perennials are arriving at nurseries. Select healthy plants now to extend the bloom season into the fall.
▪ Fertilize basil with a balanced liquid fertilizer now. Cut off the seed heads. Try not to use herbicides or insecticides on or near edible plants.
▪ Kudzu making you crazy? Try this. Mow or string trim the area where the vine is growing. Wait about 10 days for new growth to start. Spray the new growth with a herbicide at maximum dilution strength. Works on ivy, too!
Todd Goulding provides residential landscape design consultations. Contact him at fernvalley.com or 478-345-0719.


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Global climate is changing local climate conditions, as in Denmark which has repeatedly been hit by heavy rainstorms, causing flooded roads and houses. For preventing this in the future, a series of large scale drainage projects had been initiated. On of these projects is the drainage canal at Rabalder Park in Roskilde. But what makes this project so different to others, because this new development is not only a part of a rainwater drainage system. It is also a part of a recreational skate park.
The skatepark is part of a larger design project called MUSICON in the municipality of Roskilde. It will transform the area of a former concrete factory into housing, office spaces, artist studios and a museum. The park should offer a place for jogging, fitness and function as a hanging out spot.
So if it rains the skatepark is placed the it will be filled approximately once every 10 years. That means that it won't have that big impact on the use of the skatepark but offers a smart combination between Storm Water Management and a sport facility in an urban setting.
More information can be found at NORDARCH who where responsible for the design of the area.


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Episodes 7–12 included in this product are …• Countering creation skepticsMany skeptics accuse creationists of pushing 'bad science' and religious ideas. This episode examines evolution according to the evolutionists own criteria. • Can you be a Christian and believe in evolution?Some Christians believe in evolution. Does this mean they are not Christians? Scientists and theologians are interviewed to answer this question.• Creation and public educationDo Creationists want biblical creation taught in public schools? The answer may shock you!• More evidences for a recent creationContinuing from previous episodes in past seasons, this week we look at a collection of Bible-supporting scientific evidences for a recent creation from a wide variety of fields.• What did the church fathers believe about Genesis?Some Old Earth Creationists (such as Dr Hugh Ross) have taught that old earth teaching was common among the church fathers, and the a young earth interpretation is recent invention. In this episode we set the record straight by looking at what the church fathers actually said about how God created.• Tracing the Nations back to BabelThis week we explore extra-Biblical historical records that testify to the ancient nations beginning as family units from Noah's descendants. This powerfully supports the Bible's history.
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Christian hip-hop is taking off, and I praise God for it. Incredible skill with bold and biblical lyricism is challenging many and being received more broadly than expected. I really enjoy hip-hop, but my musical diet since I was a young boy has always included and favored metal.
One of my favorite metal bands is Extol, a Christian metal band from Norway. Their "death metal" albums Burial and Undeceived (their best IMO) are among my favorite albums and still get a lot of play. They were creating original, technical, metal that earned the respect of both Christian and secular audiences while lifting up the biblical truths of sin, salvation, and the glory of Jesus Christ.
The band broke up around 2007, but have come together again during the making of a documentary about the band. So we can expect both a film and a new album that sound like a return to form. I can't wait.


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At the start of the 20th century, motorcycles and cars competed on enormous, steeply banked wooden racetracks called motordromes. Listen in to find out why these popular tracks quickly earned a much more ominous nickname: murderdrome.
Every car buff has their dream vehicle, whether it's a vintage Porsche, a mean Mustang or a timeless Rolls-Royce. But what's it actually like to own that Bugatti? Tune in for a closer look at the reality of owning the ideal auto.
Some called Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh a messiah, and some called him a cult leader. Beginning in the 1980s, this controversial guru and his followers slowly took over an area of rural Oregon. Yet despite all his spiritual teachings and publications, he's perhaps best remembered for amassing a collection of nearly 100 Rolls-Royces. So what happened to them?
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Been busy in "offline 'real' life" over the past few months.
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#TruckDriver Uniforms: To Uniform or to not Uniform? @WorkHoundapp/
WorkHound is a software tool helping drivers and trucking companies establish a stronger sense of communication. With driver turnover continuing to plague the industry, giving drivers a stronger voice within companies is important to improve operations and keep drivers with carriers.The tool gives drivers the ability to share real-time feedback with their carrier while giving the stakeholders of the company a dashboard to review the biggest issues and opportunities from the drivers. Based in the Midwest, WorkHound is led by Max Farrell and Andrew Kirpalani, two veterans of employee engagement and growing technology companies.
The typical truck driver is known to be wearing a flannel, a pair of blue jeans, and the iconic trucker hat. This may be a stereotypical depiction of a truck driver, but of course drivers dress differently based on gender and preference. For a lot of truck drivers, their favorite part of the job is the freedom they feel while on the road. Could part of this freedom be the ability to wear whatever they want? Or does that really matter to drivers?
The main problem that trucking companies are running into while not having a dress code for their drivers is image. Some drivers are seen at truck stops wearing grungy clothes, looking like they haven't showered in days (Yes, we know showers are expensive) and this can cause the public to have a negative view of the company they drive for or for the industry as a whole. Although people shouldn't judge others based on clothing or looks, it's human nature, making it unavoidable. Truckinginfo.com shares how Gary Salisbury, the CEO of FTL Custom Commodities, understood this problem and made a change in his company to boost their image. Companies have to worry about their image to the public in order to continue to be successful in the industry, whether it be booking new jobs or recruiting new drivers.
Positives of Uniforms
· Creates a more professional Image
· Helps drivers feel like a part of a team
· Inspires drivers to portray company values
Negatives of Uniforms
· Takes away personal freedom
· More expense for drivers and/or company
· Could cause frustration for drivers who are forced to wear uniforms after years of not wearing them
As company leaders, you should inspire your drivers to boost their feeling of self worth by encouraging them to dress for success. This does necessarily mean that you have to impose a uniform. It could be as simple as starting a dress code. It's important to know your drivers and anticipate how they will react before you announce any new dress codes or uniforms. If you do decide to change your company standards on dress make sure you thoroughly explain why the changes are being made. If your drivers understand the value behind it, they'll be less likely to be upset by the changes.


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AMHERST — The town will not regain its Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development Mini-Entitlement status this year, but officials are hoping to receive funding from a more competitive Community Development Block Grant program.
Town officials met with officials from the Department of Housing and Community Development recently to talk about the grants. Town officials had been hoping the agency would reverse the town's ineligible status for the Mini-Entitlement Program.
Amherst has been eligible for several years and had received $1 million in Mini-Entitlement money, although that was reduced to $900,000 the last two fiscal years.
The town was one of 10 communities, including Greenfield and West Springfield, receiving the Mini-Entitlement funding.
For fiscal 2013, that list is now nine. Greenfield and West Springfield are still included, according to the state housing development website. Block grant money comes from the federal government.
According to the state website, communities designated as Mini-Entitlement for the previous federal fiscal year will receive transitional assistance for the following federal fiscal year. The agency "intends to provide the Town of Amherst with up to $450,000 in transitional Mini-Entitlement funding," according to the site.
Town Manager John P. Musante said officials were encouraged to submit an application for a more competitive block grant program with applications due in February. "We've had reassuring feedback," he said. He said as long as Amherst submits all the documentation, he expects that the town will receive the $450,000.
He said when building the budget, officials will factor in the change in funding.
Money from the grant has been used to pay for the town's emergency homeless shelter, tuition assistance for after-school programs, for down payments for first time homeowners and to improve the infrastructure on Main Street to make it accessible.
Musante said agencies have submitted requests for funding for fiscal 2013 to the town's Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee, and that committee will be meeting in January to talk about priorities.


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Quote:Sorry to reopen this, but can i just ask if this is kata or dance?
Quote:You are asking karatekas. why don't you try asking someone who practiced the root CMA arts instead?
Quote:To me, forms have, and never will be a method of fighting, or even a way of practicing them solo.
Quote: Forms are merely tools to develop specific body types, energetic principles, power generation, flexibility, strength (stances), fluidity (in CMA), power, etc.
Quote: In no way is it useful for fighting alone,
Quote:but it is useful in many other ways if you know how to.
Quote:For example, in IMA, Taiji/bagua/xingyi, you would be nothing without the practice of your forms. The forms give you both the internal, and external components in which to devleop your body and mind as a tool. But NEVER have I ever thoguht the "techniques" to be used the way they are used in the form.
Quote: Only karatekas/shaolin guys think IMA techniques are used straight out of the form. In the simplest external techniques, you are merely learning principles. In the more subtle movements, you are learning the correct body mechanics, generation of power from subtle muscles, which way direction of physical force is going, how to articulate your body together (without tension) to lead it to its destianation, etc. Never, for fighting alone. The misuse of katas/forms and lack of understanding from MMA/JKD guys, comes from just that-ignorance.
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I use DejaCalendar on Android (and sync with Outlook 2016) to store information for conference calls and WebEx information. In Outlook I am use the appointment location or notes field for information associated with the conference call or WebEx which is not ideal, but workable. DejaCalendar's location field is designed around physical location (address) which doesn't work for this kind of information.
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In this episode Andrew is ruminating on the blockchain industry and looking at what's hot in blockchain at the moment. This week the 345 / Glu team were at Blockchain Expo Global at Kensington Olympia, seeing what's happening in the world of blockchain and talking to people from across the industry. From this I've distilled…continue reading


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Recently Andy (boatbuilder) informed us he had placed an order for our Beta 43 engine and it should arrive at the end of April. This has caused me to revisit the battery charging requirements. We will have three battery banks on Waiouru.
- Starter battery (1 x12v)
- Bow Thruster battery bank (2 x 12v)
- Domestic battery bank (4 x 6v @450Ah)
The Beta 43 engine comes with two alternators (1 x 65A & 1 x 175A). The starter and bow thruster batteries will only get infrequent use so it shouldn't take much time to recharge them. This means the 65A alternator will not be under any significant load for most of the time.
The domestic battery bank has a capacity of 900Ah and the 175A alternator will not have sufficient output to charge the battery bank. Especially since we plan to cruise for an average of 3-3½ hours daily. We need a charging system that can charge the domestic bank within that timeframe.
Initially the plan was to combine the output of both alternators using something like the SmartBank Advanced system. Andy isn't a fan of split charging systems and I'm also starting to think relying on the 65A alternator may not be a good idea. It's designed for starter motors requiring short term heavy loads, rather than continuous maximum output loads. It's therefore likely it could prematurely fail.
Even if they were combined (65+175) we would only get 240A (less efficiency loses). What we really need is 33 to 50% of the battery bank capacity. That is, 300-450A.
The Beta can be fitted with a 240v Travel Pack which produces 3500 watts. We could run this back through an inverter/charger and combine it with the 175A alternator. However is seems to be very inefficient to produce 240V AC and then convert it back to 12V DC. Besides, there appear to be a number of boaters who have been forced to have their Travel Power unit rebuilt after a couple of years use.
My latest thought is to substitute the Travel Power alternator for a second 175A alternator. The two 175A alternators could then be combined to give 350A (less efficient loses). This is within our generating requirements. Another option might be to replace the 175A alternator with a larger unit. I'm not sure if this is possible and have emailed a query to Beta Marine to see if they have previously completed any similar modifications.


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