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See some of our upcoming events below. Please email the office for more information.
Student Winter Piano Recital - All Levels
Presentation of the new school charity: 'Amis des jeunes du Chablais'
Master-Class for Classical Pianists - with Michel Rembold
Afternoon of the 17th December 2022, Grande Salle de Barboleuse, Gryon
Winter Student Piano Recital for all students of the academy. Please email the office to sign up and receive more information.
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Dumb Money (2023)
Vlogger Keith Gill sinks his life savings into GameStop stock and posts about it. When social media starts blowing up, so do his life and the lives of everyone following him. As a stock tip becomes a movement, everyone gets rich—until the billionaires fight back, and both sides find their worlds turned upside down.
Animal Action
In the scene where we see a large pig walk into actor's office as he sits at his desk, prior to filming, pig was kept in holding with his handle. Also prior to filming a safety meeting was held prior to pig coming to set. When ready to film, the trainers put up metal barriers on either side of the opening of the trailer, leading into the house. The trainer released pig from trailer and he walked onto set.
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Regulating the Growth of Electronic and Digital Banking Services
With the rapid development of technology and the rise of new finance products and players in the fintech industry, banks are pushed to produce new products and innovative services in order to serve their customers and keep abreast of the behaviour of consumers who appreciate the convenience of digital services. In response to this, the Financial Services Authority (Otoritas Jasa Keuangan -- OJK) has issued OJK Regulation No. 12/POJK.03/2018 on the Organization of Digital Banking Services by Commercial Banks ("OJK 12/18").
OJK 12/18 has 10 chapters and covers electronic banking services and digital banking services. It explains the types of electronic and digital banking services that can be provided and the requirements that must be complied with before introducing the services and during the operation of the services. The following are several key provisions of OJK 12/18.
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According to report reaching oyogist.com, The Lagos State government has urged residents not to panic due to the spike in the prices of food items.
The State Commissioner for Information, Gbenga Omotoso, said this in a series of tweets.
He wrote: "Lagosians have been advised not to panic following reports that trucks conveying food from the North are stuck on the way.
"The government is aware of the situation and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is on top of it. He has initiated steps to ensure the matter is resolved by the weekend.
"Food and cattle merchants from the North have withheld supplies, an action that has sparked rising prices.
"Lagos consumes at least 50% of agricultural products in Nigeria,"


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#307 BITESIZE | How Kindness Can Improve Your Happiness and Health | Dr David Hamilton
Every act of kindness is significant and has more impact than you can imagine.
Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I'll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests.
Today's clip is from episode 104 of the podcast with pharmacist turned author, Dr David Hamilton.
David has a special interest in the mind body connection. In this clip, he shares some wonderful research which shows why kindness is so good for our happiness and our health.
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John Lyons of Espace Real Estate says there is a slight slowdown in the property market during summer. So we asked him, does this mean prices are negotiable during the summer months?
Lawyer Rebecca Kelly of Clyde & Co. explained why UAE judicial authorities are setting up new offices to deal with financial crime, including money laundering.
Airalo - an eSim company disrupting telco's roaming revenues, has raised $60 million in funding including investment from our own e&.
It sounds like an episode of The Jetsons, but the sight of flying taxis whizzing around our cities could be much closer than you think.
The UAE has said that tougher penalties will come into force from 1st August for not keeping proper corporate tax records.


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Organising a wedding is stressful. So it's important to have something to look forward to after it's all over. Other than a lifetime of happiness, of course… For most, your honeymoon is a trip of a lifetime. The most important holiday you and your partner will ever take together, so it's essential you get it just right. To help make things easier, we've put together some of our favourite honeymoon hotspots that are on the rise for 2020.
Thrill seekers? Sun seekers? Island hoppers or backpackers. Whatever kind of couple you are, Thailand will suit your scene.
There's also plenty of sunshine throughout the year, so you have a bit more flexibility on when you decide to travel. Flights can be expensive depending on when you go but you can book some incredibly insta-worthy resorts at a budget-friendly price.
Amalfi Coast, Italy
Romance, amazing food and stunning scenery without the long haul flight – the Amalfi Coast has it all for honeymooners looking to sit back and reflect on all the wedding craziness that has just passed them by.
Its never-ending sea views amongst its colourful towns will be busy during peak summer months but when the best way to explore the town is by boat, who cares?
Thanks to the Eiffel Tower, The Louvre and the endless supply of champagne, Paris is otherwise known as the city of love. AKA perfect for honeymooners!
While many will think Paris is more suited to a city break, it's best when taken in slowly and not in the space of two days. Plus, Euro Disney is just a quick train ride away for when you want to journey back to your childhood and go wild on sugar and rollercoasters.
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Should You Take a Cold Shower After a Workout?
Although most of us are familiar with Wim Hof having a party in ice-cold water, water immersion for recovery is slightly different.
While Wim is aiming for the longest time spent in the ice-cold water, athletes use varying temperatures of water to boost their recovery.
In this short review we compared 3 different types of water immersion methods:
- Cold water immersion
- Cryotherapy
- Contrast showers
The extent to which water immersion helps recovery depends on a lot of factors.
e.g., Which sport you practice, type of water immersion, the duration of the recovery period, and the amount of muscle damage.
Let's look at potential benefits cold water has for strength training.
1) Cold water therapy (e.g., Cold showers)
e.g., Showers or baths with temperatures varying between 10-15°C in intervals of 5-15 minutes.
Cold water therapy has shown some promise in research looking at recovery.
If you're looking to reduce muscle soreness and tiredness, cold water can speed things up to 20%.
Cold water therapy also seems to help with maintaining power. You do have to immerse yourself up to your shoulders.
2) Cryotherapy
This is often done by entering a chamber that is up to -110 °C for no more than 2-3 minutes.
In most experiments, cryotherapy is less effective when compared to cold water.
Cold water immersion looks to be superior both for improving recovery and maintaining power.
3) Contrast water therapy
e.g., Alternating water temperature between 8-15°C cold 1-2 minutes with 38-42°C for a similar time.
Contrast showers appear to show the biggest benefit of all.
Besides speeding up recovery up to 20% (like cold water), it also helps maintain both strength AND power.
Note: All 3 forms of cold water exposure may interfere with muscle building processes. This is something to be aware of if your goal is maximum muscle hypertrophy.
Cold Shower After Training? The Practical implications:
Although these strategies may be less suitable for muscle growth, they can benefit strength athletes.
So if you're new to strength training or you took a long break (i.e., 3 weeks), taking a cold/contrast bath will reduce the initial muscle soreness.
And they will also help you maintain power and to a lesser extent strength.
Resistance exercise:
Short time (<4 hrs) cold and contrast water therapy fail to augment recovery defined by a reduction in perceived fatigue and muscle strength/power (MVIC) after resistance training in untrained men: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27918654
12 week and 7-day research suggests that in untrained men, cold water therapy potentially hinders the anabolic response by decreased swelling: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26174323
WBC sustains improvements in subjective recovery and muscle soreness following metabolic or mechanical overload, but little benefit toward functional recovery: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24648779/
These findings indicate that cold water immersion is no more effective than active recovery for reducing inflammation or cellular stress in muscle after a bout of resistance exercise in untrained men: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27704555
Power and strength:
CWI was more effective than WBC in accelerating recovery kinetics for countermovement-jump performance at 72 h postexercise. CWI also demonstrated lower soreness and higher perceived recovery levels across 24-48 h postexercise: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27396361
Overall, CWI and CWT were found to be effective in reducing the physiological and functional deficits associated with DOMS, including improved recovery of isometric force and dynamic power and a reduction in localized oedema. While HWI was effective in the recovery of isometric force, it was ineffective for recovery of all other markers compared to PAS: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17978833
There is insufficient evidence to determine whether whole-body cryotherapy (WBC) reduces self-reported muscle soreness, or improves subjective recovery, after exercise compared with passive rest or no WBC in physically active young adult males. There is no evidence on the use of this intervention in females or elite athletes. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26383887
Summary on how cold water and contrast don't improve team sport (aerobic) performance: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27398915


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(UnitedVoice.com) – Kathy Griffin was once one of the most popular female comedians in America. In 2017, during former President Donald Trump's administration, she ruined her career by sharing a gruesome image of herself holding his head. It appears she has not learned her lesson.
On August 1, US Attorney Jack Smith announced more federal indictments against Trump. That same day, Griffin posted a photo on Twitter as an homage to the infamous 2017 photo. This time, it was photoshopped to look like the federal prosecutor was holding Trump's head. The former president had a surprised look on his face. The comedian captioned the photo, "Finally."
Sharon Stone and Rosanna Arquette both showed support for Griffin by posting a fist bump emoji and clapping hands, respectively. Actress Alexandra Billings, who has starred in television shows like ER and Grey's Anatomy, said, "I LOVE how vindicated you finally are my friend. This is GLORIOUS to witness !!!"
Not everyone was quite so impressed. One Instagram user called the comedian "absolute trash" and mentioned that she'd whined when her tour was canceled after she posted the original photo in 2017. A few months ago, Griffin said she had "complex PTSD," and it started about "five and a half years ago. Wink." She was alluding to the scandal, which happened around that time.
In the weeks after she shared the photo, Griffin held a tearful press conference and claimed the then-sitting president and his family were trying to ruin her life. She went on to say that she didn't think she would have a career left when it was all said and done.
Another Instagram user said her post reeked of the "desperation to stay relevant." Someone else said it doesn't seem that Griffin has learned anything in the past few years.
Former President Trump has pleaded not guilty to all criminal charges against him.
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Gender pay gap report
All UK companies with 250 or more employees are required to publish gender pay gap information.
This year the pay gap data has been produced and verified by the Law Society, as opposed to previous years when this was completed on our behalf by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority for the Law Society Group.
At a glance – our 2022 gender pay gap
The gender pay gap is defined as the difference between the mean or median hourly pay rate that female and male staff receive.
The mean pay gap is the difference between hourly earnings for female and male staff, taking the sum of all hourly rates divided by the total number of female or male staff in the sample.
The median pay gap is the difference between the midpoints in the ranges of hourly earnings between female and male staff. It takes all salaries in the sample, in order from lowest to highest, and picks the middle-most salary.
These figures provided in the charts below are based on hourly rates of pay during the April 2022 pay period. The figures are compared to our 2020-2021 gender pay gap reports.
Difference in pay between females and males
2020 | 2021 | 2022 | Percentage point change 2021-22 | |
Mean pay gap | 16.8% | 13.5% | 11.3% | -2.2% |
Median pay gap | 16.6% | 6.8% | 4.7% | -2.1% |
The 2022 mean and median gender pay gap has decreased compared to 2021.
Difference in bonus pay between females and males
2020 | 2021 | 2022 | Percentage point change 2021-22 | |
Mean bonus gap | 22.8% | 23.4% | 16.5% | -0.9% |
Median bonus gap | 15.4% | 17.3% | 15.6% | -1.7% |
In 2022, both the mean and median bonus gap have decreased compared to 2021.
Proportion of male and female staff receiving a bonus payment
The percentage of individuals who received a bonus decreased for both male and female staff by 4% and 4.6% respectively.
There are three bonus schemes (corporate bonus scheme, executive bonus scheme and commission) operating across the organisation.
Proportion of male and female staff in each pay quartile
The charts show the gender split when we divide our workforce by ordering hourly rates of pay from highest to lowest and grouping the pay into four equal quartiles.
Understanding the gap
Our 2022 median pay gap is 4.7%, which once again is lower than the current UK median pay gap of 14.9% (Office of National Statistics 2021).
The percentage of females who work for us is slightly lower than last year.
There are fewer females in the lower quartile and more females in the upper quartile compared to 2021.
Comparatively, there are more females in lower-paid job roles than males and more males as a percentage in higher paid roles than lower-paid roles.
What we're doing
Find out more from our equality, diversity, and inclusion report.
Archived gender pay gap reports
The Law Society Group – Gender Pay Gap Report 2021 (PDF 133.4 KB)
The Law Society Group – Gender Pay Gap Report 2020 (PDF 86.5 KB)
The Law Society Group – Gender Pay Gap Report 2019 (PDF 700 KB)
The Law Society Group – Gender Pay Gap Report 2018 (PDF 700 KB)
The Law Society Group – Gender Pay Gap Report 2017 (PDF 309 KB)
NOTE: The 2017 report was amended in February 2019. The initial 2017 report as published in 2018, in line with statutory timelines, did not factor in salary sacrifice deductions. The Law Society Group has now revised the calculations to include salary sacrifice deductions. This has adversely impacted the gender pay gap figures, because more female than male employees take up salary sacrifice arrangements.


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Suburbs along metro line recorded 47% uplift in 2019 property sales
Following on from the opening of the NW Metro Railway in May 2019, savvy property purchasers are hunting for property in this infrastructure rich growth corridor.
Suburbs along the metro line have recorded
- 15% spike in interest1,
- 47% uplift2 in the number of property sales (versus an average of 28% across the city3).
PIA projects have seen an impressive increase in enquiry and sales in these key areas for a range of iconic projects, contributing 32.2% of total enquiry in 2019. The North West region achieved steer attention amongst property hunters due to significant infrastructure investment, proximity to employment hubs and plenty of local retail & dining options available that support the convenient lifestyle in these areas.After the announcement of Sydney Metro project, suburbs along the Sydney Metro Railway have seen a stable capital growth since 20154.
This $7.3 billion metro line has trains arriving every four minutes at peak hour, hurtling along at speeds over 100km/h, boosting a convenient commute to Norwest Business Park, Chatswood CBD and the Sydney CBD.
As part of the Sydney Metro project, precincts including Bella Vista, Kellyville and Showground Station are experiencing the delivery of new community facilities such as new schools, town centres, sporting areas and cycling paths, as well as a $70 million plan for new hospital at Rouse Hill.
It is forecasted that this exciting transformation plan will bring 12,700 job opportunities and by 2031, the Hills region will see an additional 74,000 residences.
The Sydney market is turning a corner in 2020, it's forecasted a substantial rise of 10% housing price by SQM, hurry to secure your place before the price gone up.
Book an inspection or property consultation with us today. - http://bit.ly/PIA_Consult
Check out PIA's great projects along the metro growth corridor, we'll help you find the right property to suit your lifestyle and investment needs.
1-3: Domain report: Sydney's Metro Northwest: Spike in home buyers looking to purchase along new metro line
4: Median Sales Price compare January 2015-2019, Corelogic report


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…he's always high spirited and someone you can rely on for a good story, perfect for those nonsense feeling-sorry-for-yourself days, you know? I try to teach him how to use his phone but he hasn't a clue, him and technology do not mix well! He says, "I don't read things on the bloody internet. I read articles, it's proper."…
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WASHINGTON POST: One cannot say he or she has watched a terrible movie trailer until he or she has witnessed all two minutes and 33 seconds of the recently released trailer for Adam Sandler's upcoming comedy, "Jack & Jill." This clip/promotional debacle boasts Adam Sandler in drag, Adam Sandler as the twin brother of himself in drag, Al Pacino hitting on Adam Sandler in drag with help from a hot dog weiner and Katie Holmes attempting not to look embarassed by her involvement in this motion picture. MORE
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From: | Jan-Henrik Haukeland |
Subject: | Re: strange memory usage values |
Date: | Mon, 13 Dec 2004 21:37:32 +0100 |
On Dec 13, 2004, at 18:04, Martin Pala wrote:
Georges Toth wrote:xxxx running 3h 54m 0.0% 414894.9% [-7788 kB] xxxx running 4h 22m 0.0% 414895.4% [-2408 kB] xxxx running 4d 19h 9m 0.0% 414895.3% [-3548 kB] xxxx running 4h 48m 0.0% 414895.4% [-2528 kB] xxxx running 35d 12h 44m 0.0% 414895.5% [-1320 kB] the version i use is 4.4, running on a x86 (non-smp), kernel 2.6.9. restarting monit doesn't help, it keeps displaying those values.Seems to be a bug. If you look at the screen shoots on our web pages it's the same there - oops!hmm, but on another server it's working fine... do you know what the bug is ?It was reported by few other users too, but i was not able to relicate the problem on any of my stations.It seems that it affects only monit 4.4 on linux under some special circumstances.
Since I obviously can reproduce it, I'll take a look. -- Jan-Henrik Haukeland Mobil +47 97141255
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Trying to break the ice on the first day of classes I ask enthusiastically, "Read any good books over the summer?" Silence. After some prodding they admit the truth: the majority of students in my introductory-level US history class did not read a single book during summer break. I'm not sure why but I initially found this revelation startling. Getting undergraduates to complete weekly reading during the semester is an often frustrating undertaking. Perhaps in my academic fantasy world those same students who ignore the assigned course readings are secretly pouring through tattered copies of Lord of the Flies and The Great Gatsby during their summer vacations. Who am I kidding? I would have been happy if they told me they had read comic books or Danielle Steele's entire catalog during summer break.
Reading is one of those areas in which faculty are the worst possible judges of students' habits. We chose to be teachers and researchers in part because we love to read. It's difficult for us to imagine a life without books constantly stimulating new ideas. Many, if not most, of our students do not share that passion.
Researchers have long argued that reading for pleasure has a significant impact on school performance in grades K-12. (See, for example, "Independent Reading and School Achievement") It stands to reason that the same theory would apply to college students. By the time students arrive at college, however, incentivizing reading is no longer a viable option. Instead we need the students to see for themselves how exercising their brains through reading can translate into academic success (ie, better grades). How, then, do we persuade them that so-called "pleasure" reading will help them be more successful in their college courses?
Think of it this way, I suggested to my students: a friend tells you that although he is committed to playing for the college soccer team in the fall he has decided not to workout during the summer. Would you think this was a good idea? Would you expect him to have a successful soccer season? While some students laughed at my analogy, a few light bulbs turned on as well.
So how do we convince our college students that they need to prepare for success in the classroom by exercising their brains during summer break? While writing this blog I googled the phrase "preparing for college success." Search results were overwhelmingly related to choosing rigorous high school courses and prepping for dorm life. US News & World Report's "15 Good Things to Do the Summer Before College" tucked in "Improve Your Mind" at #5 (between "Get Some Furnishings" and "Brush Up on a Language").
The answer to my question, I've concluded, is that I probably cannot do much of anything to get students to better prepare ahead of time for their four short months with me. It may be that all we can do as history faculty is challenge our students during the semester with assignments that sharpen their reading and critical thinking skills while encouraging them to leave our classrooms with an enhanced desire to explore on their own.
Have you had any success preparing students before they started a course with you? Summer reading? Summer research? Please share!
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In response to growing demand for its embedded video solutions, Advanced Micro Peripherals (AMP) announced today the appointment of Bobby Gintz as its US based Director of Applications Engineering.
Lee Foss, AMPs Founder and CEO, said: "I am delighted to welcome Bobby to our team. We are experiencing explosive growth for our Ultra Low Latency High Definition compression, capture and recording products across virtually all market segments. Bobby brings to AMP a wealth of experience managing engineering teams in the areas of Robotics, IP Surveillance and Communications systems.
"This unique combination of engineering and marketing makes him ideally suited to the dual role of helping our customers rapidly achieve their embedded video design goals and assuring our technical roadmap is aligned with the emerging market needs."
Bobby has over 30 years' experience in engineering and marketing to both commercial and military markets. Prior to joining AMP, Bobby was Engineering Director for Northrop Grumman's robotic subsidiary, Remotec, leading the development of UGVs employed by virtually all Civilian and Military Bomb Squads.
He has also served as Director of Product Development for IPIX where he was responsible for bringing 360 degree IP cameras to market. Prior to that, he served as Vice President of Development for Equinox Systems Inc. where he led engineering and marketing for the company during its growth from $1M in sales through its NASDAQ IPO and acquisition for in excess of $80M.
His academic qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Stony Brook University, Masters in Computer Science from Columbia University and Masters in Business Administration (Marketing and Project Management) from Florida International University. In his spare time, Bobby plays tennis and enjoys flying and SCUBA diving.
Commenting, Mr. Gintz said: "I find the process of learning about our customers' applications and working with their engineering teams to facilitating the realization of these very rewarding. I am excited about helping AMP expand its technical footprint, product offerings and presence in the US and neighboring regions."


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- Apecoin (APE) traded at $17 after a 6% daily jump.
- However, the 4h chart hints at a decline.
- RSI and trading volume diversions point in the same direction.
YEREVAN (CoinChapter.com) – Apecoin, the digital asset created in association with popular NFT collections Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), registered a green candle amid ubiquitous declines across the crypto market. As a result, the APE/USD exchange rate clocked at $17.3 in Monday's European session, after a 6% daily uptrend.
However, APE bulls might not have much time to wave the bullish flag, as the four-hour chart flashed several warnings.
Also read: Apecoin (APE) price jumps nearly 40% on Yugalabs airdrop rumor.
Bearish Apecoin (APE) chart
In detail, Apecoin has done well in the previous week and registered a 55% upside move. However, the bullish price action formed a setup dubbed the Rising Wedge. It features two trendlines with a positive slope. They envelop the price action and drive the price up while lowering the swing.
Also read: ApeCoin jumps 17% in two days on news of Bored Ape movie.
The Rising Wedge predicts a downfall after the digital asset exhausts the pattern. Moreover, the decline could equal the maximal distance between the trendlines, which pins the target price for APE at $14, i.e., almost 18% lower than the current value.
Diversions back the claim.
Moreover, the Apecoin token's four-hour chart threw other bearish technicals. For example, despite the higher highs of the price action, the trading volumes have been declining since Apr. 19-20 jump. The said deviation forecasts a looming decline.
Additionally, another diversion fuelled the bearish forecast. The relative strength index (RSI; purple graph at the bottom) registered a similar picture.
In detail, the RSI is a momentum indicator that measures the magnitude of recent price changes to analyze overbought or oversold conditions. Lower highs on the RSI despite the bullish price action also indicate a looming sell-off.
Also read: BAYC's ApeCoin has slumped over 70% from debut high already.
Based on the factors listed above, Apecoin (APE) might face a near-20% decline in the upcoming sessions.


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The fruit growth response to the whole vine and single shoot crop level was studied in Vtis labruscana 'Concord' grown in the North- Eastern United States. In vines thinned to lower and higher yields (equivalent to 12 and 21 Mia -1), different number of clusters per shoot were retained after cluster thinning one week after set. Results showed that the seasonal accumulation of berry dry weight, fruit fresh weight, and the berry total soluble solids at harvest were only affected by the whole vine crop level. This suggests that under the conditions of this experiment shoots are not autonomous in terms of carbon partitioning to the fruit. Hence, crop level effects on fruit development can be considered and modelled on a whole vine basis.
Original language | English (US) |
Pages (from-to) | 1-5 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Vitis - Journal of Grapevine Research |
Volume | 48 |
Issue number | 1 |
State | Published - 2009 |
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Tyler Thomas will lead the Hofstra Pride (25-9) into a home game against David DeJuilius and the Cincinnati Bearcats (22-12) at Mack Sports Complex on Saturday, starting at 2:00 PM ET. The Bearcats are currently slight 1.5-point favorites against the Pride. The over/under is 150 points for the game.
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Cincinnati | -1.5 | 150 points |
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Cincinnati Vs Hofstra Stat Rankings
Cincinnati Avg. (Rank) | Hofstra Avg. (Rank) | |
77.3 (49th) | Points Scored | 75.1 (94th) |
69.3 (152nd) | Points Allowed | 66 (60th) |
35.1 (48th) | Rebounds | 32.1 (223rd) |
10.1 (85th) | Off. Rebounds | 6.9 (327th) |
8.9 (46th) | 3pt Made | 8.7 (56th) |
15.7 (30th) | Assists | 14.3 (96th) |
10.1 (25th) | Turnovers | 10.4 (38th) |
Cincinnati Vs Hofstra Betting Trends
- Against the spread, the Bearcats are 22-11-0 this season.
- Cincinnati is 17-7 as 1.5-point favorites or more.
- The Bearcats have seen 16 of their 33 games hit the over.
- Cincinnati's games have finished with more than 150 points 11 times so far this year.
- The over/under for this game is 150 points, 3.4 more than the average point total for Bearcats games this season.
- Hofstra has 22 wins in 33 games against the spread this year.
- The Pride's ATS record as 1.5-point underdogs or more is 6-5.
- Cincinnati has played 33 games this season, and 16 of them have gone over the total.
- There have been 11 Pride games this season with more than 150 points scored.
- The over/under for this game is 8.9 points higher than the average scoring total for Hofstra's games (141.1).
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Cincinnati Impact Players
- Landers Nolley II puts up 16.6 points and 2.6 assists per game — both team highs. He is also posting 5.8 rebounds, shooting 45.3% from the floor and 41.9% from beyond the arc with 2.6 made 3-pointers per contest.
- DeJuilius averages a team-best 5.3 assists per contest. He is also putting up 14.7 points and 2.2 rebounds, shooting 42.5% from the field and 34.4% from beyond the arc with 1.6 made 3-pointers per game.
- Viktor Lakhin is tops on the Bearcats at 7 rebounds per contest, while also averaging 0.5 assists and 11.5 points.
- Jeremiah Davenport posts 9.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. Defensively, he delivers 0.8 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
- Mika Adams-Woods is posting 9.3 points, 3.2 assists and 2.4 rebounds per contest.
Hofstra Impact Players
- Aaron Estrada is the Pride's top scorer (20.3 points per game) and rebounder (5.5), and averages 4.1 assists.
- Thomas is putting up 16.5 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game, making 49.9% of his shots from the field and 41.1% from beyond the arc, with 2.6 treys per game.
- Jaquan Carlos is putting up a team-best 4.8 assists per game. And he is contributing 6.8 points and 3.9 rebounds, making 36.4% of his shots from the floor and 32.7% from beyond the arc, with 1.1 treys per contest.
- The Pride get 10.1 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1 assists per game from Darlinstone Dubar.
- The Pride receive 8.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 0.5 assists per game from Warren Williams.
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AN IDF official has declared it is Israel's mission to make sure Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar won't escape war-torn Gaza alive as he was dubbed the "mastermind of the massacre" on October 7.
The tunnels being tactically used by the despicable "cowards" to plan their next deadly attacks and keep hostages trapped are also set to become "death traps" by Israel after the plan to flood the terrorist's tunnel network was revealed.
Yahya Sinwar has been dubbed the "mastermind of the massacre" on October 7, by the IDF as Israel vow to eliminate him and his 'henchmen'[/caption]In a tell-all interview with The Sun, Lieutenant Colonel Peter Lerner from the IDF said: "Yahya Sinwar is the mastermind of the massacre of seventh of October.
"He is the person that financed it, organised it, planned it, and gave the green light to to go and kill and butcher, massacre, abduct, rape and behead Israelis.
"He's at the top of our list. We intend on catching up with him and killing him in action."
The powerful message was made just hours after Israeli forces were sent to Sinwar's home where trusted officials said he could be hiding.
Sinwar, 61, dubbed Gaza's Bin Laden, is believed to be at number five street in northwest Khan Younis, according to reports, and the IDF have the traditional house completely surrounded.
Israel's military chiefs vowed that their renewed offensive must not end until he is dead as details of his twisted psyche have been laid bare in recent weeks – including him spending 22 years behind bars.
Lieutenant Lerner also called Khan Younis a "hotbed" of senior Hamas terrorists and said the IDF will take them all out whenever they can as they step up operations in the city.
He went on to say: "Khan Younis is a hotbed. It's a centre of gravity and that is why we are increasing our operations and expanding our efforts around those centers of gravity in order to take out Hamas wherever they are operating.
"We've revealed images and photos of senior Hamas terrorists that were hiding out in tunnels and we are defeating them as we move forward."
So far, at least six of the terror chiefs have reportedly been killed by the IDF during Israel's intense ground and aerial offensive against Hamas in Gaza since the ceasefire ended.
This includes the brigade's top commander Ahmed Al Ghandour who was in charge of the faction for 18 years and October 7, ringleader Wissam Farhat along with three other top commanders.
The spokesperson for the IDF went on to say: "Sinwar is the mastermind and all of his henchmen around him make up the governing authority of Hamas so we've been saying since the outset that they all need to go.
"It is a system that needs to be erased, a system that needs to be rebooted for the safety and security for everyone."
The vile group of Hamas fighters were also brutally called out for their tactics in the war and accused of being "cowards" for hiding inside tunnels underground as they put the people of Gaza at risk while they try to save themselves.
The tunnels that Hamas have been using since the fighting escalated on October 7, have been at the forefront of conversations since they were found.
Lieutenant Lerner did admit the tunnels were a very clever and impressive tactic but that doesn't mean anything now Israel have had time to figure out how to attack them and eliminate those hiding.
He said: "Hamas have had 16 years to plan for this, 16 years to build their infrastructure, 16 years to train, 16 years to dig a most expansive and expensive tunnel network, which is probably the most vast construction project ever to exist in the Gaza strip.
"There are techniques, technologies, and tactics that we have developed over the last 10 years in order to confront and deal with the tunnel threat.
"We are seeking them out and pursuing them, they feel pursued, and we are engaging them wherever we meet them."
Earlier this week, pictures emerged appearing to show Israeli troops setting up pumps and pipes close to the sea as they look to flood Hamas's tunnel network.
The Israeli army has installed at least five large pumps in Gaza that could fill the 300-mile underground labyrinth in a matter of weeks.
The pumps are capable of flooding the vast underground maze by pouring in thousands of cubic metres of water per hour from the Mediterranean Sea, reports The Wall Street Journal.
US officials said Israel alerted American authorities about its plan last month but a final decision hasn't yet been made yet on whether to go ahead with the tactic or not.
The IDF and Lieutenant Lerner have hinted that this plan might be the perfect way to flush out the thugs and take out the leaders of the horror group as they feel safer underground.
"Hamas have perceived the tunnels as a tactical advantage but those tunnels can be death traps," Lerner said.
"They can be the places where they find their death. So from our perspective, and without confirming or the nature of the specifics of our tactics and technology, we will operate against Hamas wherever they are."
The terror group claims the sprawling underground labyrinth stretches some 500km (310 miles) – bigger than the London Underground which is 402km (250 miles) long.
Hidden up to 100ft below the surface, the entrances are enclosed under the floors of homes, mosques and schools – allowing fighters to move unseen between homes and alleyways within Gaza.
It is used by the warped group to transport people and goods as well as store rocks and ammunition.
The tunnels are understood to be connected to launch pits where rockets have been fired from towards Israeli areas.
Hamas's command and control centres are also housed in the intricate system away from Israel's watch.
And it's understood the entire network is heavily laden with booby traps and homemade bombs.
Each tunnel is reinforced with concrete and some are so narrow fighters are unable to stand up in them.
Others, however, are much more spacious – allowing terrorists to run through them and transport weapons and contraband.
Lieutenant Lerner called the Hamas underground tunnels the 'most vast construction project ever to exist in the Gaza strip'[/caption] Many of the key figures involved with the terror Hamas have caused have already been killed[/caption] The IDF have been seen attaching pipes to the openings of the terror tunnels in a bid to flush the terrorists out[/caption]


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Nokian has revealed more details of its new Oradea factory in Romania, scheduled to produce its first tires in the second half of 2024. The facility will be, the tire maker claims, the world's first zero CO2 emission tire factory.
Nokian currently produces tires at comparatively low factory CO2 emission levels – the lowest in the tire industry, claims Nokian's data. The tire maker's CO2 emissions in 2022 were around 400kg per ton of tires manufactured, compared with its competitors, which it places at between 800kg and 1,100kg.
"The Oradea factory will take the company to a whole new, lower, level of CO2 emissions globally," said Teppo Huovila, vice president of quality and sustainability at Nokian.
If the main source for CO2 emissions is energy, how is it possible to achieve the zero CO2 emission standard at a tire manufacturing facility? The answer is simple: we must use energy that produces zero CO2 emissions, Nokian states.
"All energy that we use at the Oradea factory will be from zero CO2 emission sources. It can be, for example wind, hydro, biomass or solar energy or a mix of several," said Huovila.
Also, all processes used at the factory will be designed to be as energy efficient as possible. The aim is to minimize the ratio of energy used per tire manufactured. The high level of automation and robotics guarantees the efficiency of the processes in general, but it also helps to save energy, materials and all other precious resources.
"Modern tire manufacturing machines are designed to be very energy efficient. The state-of-the-art machines we will be installing in the factory support the aim to use as little energy as possible in all the different phases of the production process," Huovila added.
After producing its first tires in the latter half of 2024, the Oradea factory will manufacture tires for commercial use from 2025.
"We are aiming for the same zero waste to landfill standard as we have at our Nokia factory," said Huovila. "This means that all waste is recycled or reused. A working tire factory produces over 10 types of waste, and we are looking for local recycling partners for them all, so that all the recycling processes will be done as close to the factory as possible."
Factors such as transportation and raw supply materials are also being considered.
"All vans we acquire will be electric," continued Huovila. "We are also building electric chargers and bicycle parks for the employees to encourage them to use low emission ways of transport."
As the Oradea factory will be focusing on manufacturing tires for the Central European markets, the distances to transport the finished products are reasonable, which also contributes to lowers emissions.


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Foreclosure is the legal process by which the lender in a mortgage arrangement takes possession of the property (typically a house) that secured the loan. This is done when the East Moline, Illinois debtor has repeatedly failed to make their payments. When a house is foreclosed, it is typically sold at auction shortly thereafter. This is because banks typically want to get rid of the property as soon as possible, even if it means losing some money, and an auction is an easy way to do this.
In all states in the U.S., including Illinois, foreclosure by judicial sale is allowed. Under this system, the sale is overseen by a court of law, to ensure that the bank makes a reasonable effort to get a decent price at the auction, and that any proceeds above the balance of the mortgage go back to the borrower. In many states, original mortgages (as opposed to refinanced loans) are "non-recourse" loans, meaning that the most the lender can collect is whatever the foreclosed property sells for. The bank cannot go after the borrower for the balance, if the sale nets less than the amount due. You should consult a Lawyer in East Moline, Illinois to learn the details of the law here. You should also know that this rarely applies to loans which have been refinanced.
How Can I Avoid Foreclosure in Illinois?
First and foremost, you should not ignore the possibility of foreclosure. Failing to respond to collection calls from your lender will not make the problem go away. As unpleasant as this might seem, you should stay in contact with your creditor, and be forthright with them. You should keep in mind that banks typically don't want to take your East Moline home. They aren't in the real estate business, and expect to make money through interest on the loan, not by selling your house. If you are up-front with them early on, they will probably make a reasonable effort to accommodate your financial system if it will keep you from defaulting.
If no deal can be worked out, or the mortgage payments have become prohibitive, you might consider a "short sale". While the lender has to consent to it, many will take a moderate loss if it means avoiding foreclosure (which lenders usually treat as a last resort). This allows you to sell the house for whatever price it can fetch on the current market, and hand the proceeds over to the bank. If the sale nets less than the balance, some or all of the deficiency might be forgiven. There is also the option of a "short refinance," which forgives a substantial portion of your mortgage debt, and refinances the rest.
How Can A East Moline, Illinois Attorney Help?
If you are worried about foreclosure, a good East Moline, Illinois real estate Lawyer might be able to help. A Lawyer can increase your chances of keeping your home, and help minimize the financial impact if keeping it proves impossible.


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Introducing the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid – with best-of-both-worlds power and efficiency, it's the agile SUV for active families on the go. This stylish and sporty SUV available in both 7 seater and 6 seater (6-seat option available on Highlander variant only) comes packed with all the latest creature comforts to keep the whole family happy. Peace at last.
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The Santa Fe Hybrid is an energetic and efficient new family SUV. Its 1.6 T-GDI Hybrid AWD Powertrain delivers 169kW/350Nm of power and fuel efficiency of 6.0L/100km[P1].
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Hybrid not only means lean fuel efficiency, it also means reduced emissions – including a CO2 reduction to 137g/km, making it the greenest in the Santa Fe range.
Flexible seating for 6 or 7
The Santa Fe Hybrid Highlander variant offers premium Nappa leather[P2] appointed seats available in two configurations – either 6 seats with captains seats in the 2nd row or the traditional 7 seats.
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With All Wheel Drive, family adventures get real – with the ability to enjoy snow trips, unpaved road exploration and other unforgettable family fun times.
Informative feedback
A 10.25" multimedia touchscreen keeps drivers informed of a range of hybrid-specific indicators, including real-time fuel economy, electric motor usage and energy flow charts.
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The hybrid experience is like no other. In urban driving the electric motor and petrol engine team seamlessly to provide a whisper-quiet, smooth ride.
SmartSense[P3] safety
Safety is paramount in the Santa Fe Hybrid, with 7 airbags (including a front centre airbag), a Multi-Collision Braking system and a suite of Hyundai SmartSense[P3] features to keep you safe on your journey.
How Hybrid works
The Santa Fe Hybrid combines the power of an electric motor and a petrol engine to deliver a more efficient, economical and sustainable drive. The two powertrains seamlessly combine for fast acceleration and effortless power, providing a best-of-both-worlds driving experience. The battery is charged as you drive via the braking system–harnessing the energy from deceleration – meaning your Santa Fe Hybrid is always charged and ready to drive.
Excitement meets efficiency
From its eye-catching headlights and bold cascading front grille through to its athletic and powerful road stance, every external detail of the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid is designed to take family fun and adventure to the next level.
An interior that invites peace and complete comfort
The Santa Fe Hybrid features soft-to-the-touch textures, sweeping character lines and an elevated centre bridge console feature within a cleverly practical cabin space. Perfectly suited for the busy schedule of an active family, it is available in 7 or 6 seats (6 seats available on Highlander variant only), providing even more interior space for all your favourite activities.
Walk-in switch
For easier 3rd row entry and exit, a one-touch button quickly collapses and slides the 2nd row seats forward, so kids can get in and out from the 3rd row much more easily and with little assistance.
Air vents in 2nd and 3rd rows
No matter what the weather, everyone front to back gets to travel in comfort with cooling and heating that extends all the way to the back of the cabin, thanks to dedicated air vents in both the 2nd and 3rd rows, and a manual air-con control in the 3rd row too.
[P1] Fuel consumption for Santa Fe Hybrid is based on Australian Design Rule 81/02 static laboratory combined average city and highway cycle test. Real world fuel consumption will vary depending on a combination of driving habits, the condition of the vehicle, and other factors such as road, traffic and weather conditions. ADR 81/02 test results are meant for comparison purposes only.
[P2] Finishes specified as leather may contain elements of genuine leather, polyurethane leather (leather substitute) or man-made materials, or a combination thereof.
[P3] Hyundai SmartSense™ is a registered trademark of Hyundai Motor Company. Safety features are not a substitute for attentive driving. Availability of various Hyundai SmartSense™ safety features depend on variant and transmission chosen.
[P4] Apple CarPlay™ functionality requires software update. Apple Carplay™ requires iPhone 5® or subsequent model (lightning cable) in order to operate. iPhone® is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
[P5] Android™ Auto requires a device with Android 5.0 operating system or subsequent version and USB cable in order to operate. Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
[P6] Wireless charging requires a Qi-enabled smartphone or adaptor in order to operate.
[P7] Fitting of child seats simultaneously in directly neighbouring seating positions may not be possible and is dependent upon the sizes of the child seats being fitted.
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Applies if the vehicle has been used for private and domestic purposes and is not and has not been previously used for a commercial application, including but not limited to taxi, hire, rental, courier, security, driving school, tour, bus operator or emergency vehicle. Vehicles used at any time for "commercial application", as defined in the vehicle warranty policy, are excluded. For full terms and conditions, visit hyundai.com/au/en/owning/icare/warranty.
[H2] Lifetime Service Plan
For the benefit of Hyundai owners, Hyundai provides online quotes, which specify the maximum price applicable for a vehicle's next scheduled maintenance service at a participating authorised Hyundai dealer and using Hyundai Genuine Parts (where required). Online quotes are available at hyundai.com/au/en/find-a-dealer#service, apply for a stated effective period only and may change after that effective period without notice. Standard scheduled maintenance services are of limited scope. The benefit of online quotes is available for all Hyundai's, for their lifetime.
[H3] Premium Roadside Support Plan
12 months included Premium Roadside Support when you buy a new Hyundai vehicle from a participating authorised Hyundai Dealer or direct from Hyundai. For purchases of new IONIQ 5 V.3 and IONIQ 6 vehicles, Hyundai offers 24 months Premium Roadside Support. Premium Roadside Support commences from the date of the vehicle's warranty commencement. When you have your Hyundai vehicle's scheduled service at a participating authorised Hyundai dealer, you will receive 12 months of included Premium Roadside Support from the date of service (or 24 months from the date of service for IONIQ 5 V.3 and IONIQ 6 vehicles). This offer is available for all Hyundai vehicles (excluding rental buyers and taxis). For full terms and conditions, visit hyundai.com/au/en/owning/icare/roadside-support.
[H4] Sat Nav Update Plan
Only applies to new vehicles with both 8" and 10.25" factory-fitted satellite navigation. Updates are delivered annually and are included if the vehicle completes a scheduled service at an authorised Hyundai Service Centre. Updates must be undertaken within 10 years of the vehicle's initial purchase, with a maximum number of 9 updates. For full terms and conditions, visit hyundai.com/au/en/owning/icare/sat-nav-plan.


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A Direct Numerical Simulation (DNS) of soot formation in an n-heptane/air turbulent nonpremixed flame has been performed to investigate unsteady strain effects on soot growth and transport. For the first time in a DNS of turbulent combustion, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) are included via a validated, reduced chemical mechanism. A novel statistical representation of soot aggregates based on the Hybrid Method of Moments is used [M.E. Mueller, G. Blanquart, H. Pitsch, Combust. Flame 156 (2009) 1143-1155], which allows for an accurate state-of-the-art description of soot number density, volume fraction, and morphology of the aggregates. In agreement with previous experimental studies in laminar flames, Damköhler number effects are found to be significant for PAH. Soot nucleation and growth from PAH are locally inhibited by high scalar dissipation rate, thus providing a possible explanation for the experimentally observed reduction of soot yields at increasing levels of mixing in turbulent sooting flames. Furthermore, our data indicate that soot growth models that rely on smaller hydrocarbon species such as acetylene as a proxy for large PAH molecules ignore or misrepresent the effects of turbulent mixing and hydrodynamic strain on soot formation due to differences in the species Damköhler number. Upon formation on the rich side of the flame, soot is displaced relative to curved mixture fraction iso-surfaces due to differential diffusion effects between soot and the gas-phase. Soot traveling towards the flame is oxidized, and aggregates displaced away from the flame grow primarily by condensation of PAH on the particle surface. In contrast to previous DNS studies based on simplified soot and chemistry models, surface reactions are found to contribute barely to the growth of soot, for nucleation and condensation processes occurring in the fuel stream are responsible for the most of soot mass generation. Furthermore, the morphology of the soot aggregates is found to depend on the location of soot in mixture fraction space. Aggregates having the largest primary particles populate the region closest to the location of peak soot growth. On the contrary, the aggregates with the largest number of primary particles are located much further into the fuel stream. © 2011 The Combustion Institute.
Original language | English (US) |
Pages (from-to) | 317-335 |
Number of pages | 19 |
Journal | Combustion and Flame |
Volume | 159 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 2012 |
Bibliographical note
KAUST Repository Item: Exported on 2020-10-01Acknowledgements: The authors gratefully acknowledge funding from the Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). This research was supported in part by the National Science Foundation (NSF) through TeraGrid resources provided by the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) under Grant No. TG-CTS090021. M.E.M. gratefully acknowledges support of the National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) fellowship program. The authors would like to thank Dr. Pepiot-Desjardins for her help in reducing the chemical mechanism.
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Energy Engineering and Power Technology
- General Physics and Astronomy
- General Chemical Engineering
- General Chemistry
- Fuel Technology


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Registration closes June 10 for NGA SPECTRE Proposers' Day
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Research Directorate will host an Industry Day webcast to provide information about the objectives of the Boosting Innovative GEOINT Research Broad Agency Announcement (BIG-R BAA) Topic 8, Spotting Objects from Weak Labels (SPECTRE).
The Topic 8 Proposer's Day will be held via WebEx Events on June 13, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Advance registration is required. Note, all times listed in this announcement and on the registration website are Eastern Daylight Time.
The goals of the Proposer's Day are to discuss the overall vision of the SPECTRE program, to share the research problems the program aims to address, and to answer questions from industry. The session will include an overview of the program goals, technical challenges, and planned test and evaluation methods to assess performer and program success, as well as guidelines and requirements for proposing and conducting research under the solicitation and program, respectively. Additionally, this event will provide industry an opportunity to meet, present their capabilities, and understand the capabilities of others.
NGA strongly encourages non‐traditional proposers (including small businesses, academic and research institutions, and first‐time government contractors) to participate in events such as this and any resulting solicitations.
NGA is the nation's primary source of geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) data in support of national security and defense, as well as humanitarian aid and disaster relief. The increasing volume of geospatial data, particularly overhead imagery from sources such as commercial satellites, will require substantial improvements in automation to enable timely processing of this data.
To assist in this effort, the SPECTRE program seeks to find breakthrough solutions for lowering data acquisition risk and cost for computer vision, particularly in unstructured data. Proposals should investigate novel methods to advance the state-of-the-art in automatically extracting training data from a variety of structured and unstructured text captions. Of particular interest are:
- Automated methods of curating datasets from structured and unstructured (narrative) text captions
- Multi-class weakly supervised object detection in large-scale remote sensing imagery
The Topic 8 Proposer's Day will be webcast via WebEx Events on June 13, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). There is no registration fee. During registration, potential proposers will have the option to sign up to give Lightning Talk presentations for teaming purposes. Details on Lightning Talk requirements can be found below. Closed calls with the SPECTRE program manager ("one-on-ones") will not be conducted at any time during the solicitation process, including Proposer's Day.
Registration opens: As of publication of this announcement.
Registration website:
Registration closes: 11:00 a.m. EDT on June 10, 2022
Review the full NGA SPECTRE Proposers' Day information.
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After Guilty Pleas in Gun Cases, NBA Suspends 2 Wizards Guards for Season
After an alleged locker-room confrontation in December over a gambling debt in which apparently unloaded guns were reportedly displayed, two Washington Wizards guards have now been suspended by the National Basketball Association for the rest of the season.
The action announced today by commissioner David Stern followed guilty pleas earlier this month and earlier this week by Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton, respectively, to criminal charges. Crittenton got a year of unsupervised probation after his misdemeanor plea on Monday and Arenas is to be sentenced in March in his felony case.
The NBA suspension, however, was for violating league rules that prohibit firearms on its premises, reports Bloomberg.
"The issue here is not about the legal ownership and possession of guns, either in one's home or elsewhere," explains Stern in a press release today. "It is about possession of guns in the NBA workplace, which will not be tolerated."
Additional coverage:
ABAJournal.com: "Star Wizards Guard Pleads Guilty in Felony Gun Case, Could Get 6 Months"
Associated Press: "Arenas, Crittenton suspended for rest of season"


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Our first rematch of the season!
The first Knicks-Pistons matchup was a low-key (or not so low-key, depending on who you ask) disaster. Despite missing Reggie Jackson (who once again won't play in this one -- the injury gods have been kind to the Knicks), the Pistons pulled out the win with some late game "defense", holding the Knicks scoreless in the final 6 minutes of the game. I put that in quotes because the late-game defensive performance was equally a function of a terrible offensive showing in the clutch from this squad.
The good news is that we haven't seen much of that stagnant offense since that game. Even better, Detroit has yet to give up more than 90 points against ANY team when they're playing at home. This is literally inexplicable to me, as Detroit has exactly two players I would call above-average defenders, but I digress. Since they'll be making the trip down to the Garden, we probably won't have to worry about getting shut down again.
Detroit is still a fairly tough matchup, however.
Last game, the Pistons used Andre Drummond sparingly in the pick and roll, preferring to post him up against Joakim Noah. Unsurprisingly for those who have seen Drummond play in the post before, that did not go very well (compared to the damage he does in the pick and roll). That was likely a function of Ish Smith, who is a terrible offensive player; defenders can duck under ball screens for Ish with ease, as Derrick Rose did all game, effectively denying most penetration and nullifying the threat of the ball handler in the pick and roll.
The real damage came from the wing, where leaky defense combined with a bunch of maddeningly typical Knicks-y plays gave Detroit a major advantage. Marcus Morris became a Carmelo Monstar, Tobias Harris initiated our collective panic over KP's defense, and the Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Russian Roulette trigger pull worked in their favor (dude is, historically, super inconsistent).
Some of those things are repeatable for Detroit, which is worrying. Morris might shred Carmelo again if Melo spends too much time at small forward -- this is an assignment that Justin Holiday should grab if Morris catches fire again. When this happens, Clyde will undoubtedly refer to Holiday as "The Fireman" one more time as Knicks nation collectively cringes. Tobias Harris is a mismatch for KP as long as they are both at the 4, so another big night for the Long Island native isn't out of the question. If either of these guys brick their early jump shots, the Knicks might be OK, but there's definitely danger here.
On the other hand, Rose and Noah should be able to repeat their own performances. Noah clowned Drummond after a shaky first quarter, limiting him to 9 points on 4/13 shooting with only two offensive rebounds, and Rose was fine in an easy matchup with Ish Smith, who, again, is bad. The problem, of course, is that Noah will again be unable to leave Drummond to help -- with KP defending Harris on the perimeter, Detroit's personnel create issues defending the rim. Not much you can do under those conditions, so it will be even more important in this matchup to control dribble penetration and keep their man in front (*gulp*).
Detroit should struggle to contain the Knicks' offense in MSG (I was going to write "will", but quickly realized that would be a monumental error), and the noteable lack of Kyle O'Quinn will be a boon compared to the first matchup, where he posted a massive offensive rating of 0. That is not a typo. With a bit more offensive rhythm and chemistry, the Knicks should be able to get by on offense.
Lastly, there's the question of the small lineup that blew the game open vs. Dallas on Monday. That worked because Dallas didn't have a single big man capable of punishing Porzingis defensively and on the glass -- Bogut and Mejri were both played off the floor on defense, and couldn't do squat on offense to boot. Carlisle went so far as to try Harrison Barnes at center (!!!!) as a last ditch effort. Many will likely call for this lineup, and we'll likely see it at some point. When Drummond is in the game, however...it could mean big trouble on the boards.
Look for Hornacek to use KP at the 5 against Detroit's backups, and look for him to try it as a "BREAK IN CASE OF EMERGENCY" lineup if they need a spark on either end.
If the Knicks can start strong, which is apparently a lot to ask, they'll probably win. Knowing the Knicks, this is a 50/50 game, even though it really shouldn't be.
Stan Van Gundy is a good coach, though, and teams have already caught on to defensive strategies against the Knicks starting unit (duck under screens, stay glued to KP, ignore Noah). The Pistons will surely execute the same game plan. It's up to Noah to stay active to try and punish Detroit for leaving him alone. It helps that Drummond, somehow, claims much defensive inspiration from Andrea Bargnani.
As usual, I have no clue where this is going. When the Knicks play with energy and passion, they are better than the Pistons in current form. Of course, more often than not, the Knicks show as much passion for basketball as I show for a straight week of eating nothing but cottage cheese. And I hate cottage cheese.
Prediction: Drummond is held to less than four offensive rebounds again. Courtney Lee gets on track and hits 3+ from beyond the arc. Hornacek throws out KP at the 5 against Drummond, and it finishes with a positive net rating despite being destroyed on the boards, because Andre Drummond spends too much time contemplating the existence of God when he should be playing defense.
Knicks win, 102-99.


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