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Sensors 2010, 10(4), 2885-2900; https://doi.org/10.3390/s100402885
Real-Time Occlusion Handling in Augmented Reality Based on an Object Tracking Approach
Digital Engineering & Simulation Research Center, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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Received: 28 January 2010 / Revised: 2 March 2010 / Accepted: 14 March 2010 / Published: 29 March 2010
(This article belongs to the Section Chemical Sensors)
AbstractTo produce a realistic augmentation in Augmented Reality, the correct relative positions of real objects and virtual objects are very important. In this paper, we propose a novel real-time occlusion handling method based on an object tracking approach. Our method is divided into three steps: selection of the occluding object, object tracking and occlusion handling. The user selects the occluding object using an interactive segmentation method. The contour of the selected object is then tracked in the subsequent frames in real-time. In the occlusion handling step, all the pixels on the tracked object are redrawn on the unprocessed augmented image to produce a new synthesized image in which the relative position between the real and virtual object is correct. The proposed method has several advantages. First, it is robust and stable, since it remains effective when the camera is moved through large changes of viewing angles and volumes or when the object and the background have similar colors. Second, it is fast, since the real object can be tracked in real-time. Last, a smoothing technique provides seamless merging between the augmented and virtual object. Several experiments are provided to validate the performance of the proposed method. View Full-Text
Keywords: augmented reality; occlusion; tracking; mean shift; optical flow; graph cuts
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You can use Debian or Ubuntu to set up a mirror for both. i.e., a Debian system can be a Debian and a Ubuntu mirror, or vice versa.
You will need about 25GB per Distro that you want to mirror.
We will not Mirror security updates. It's a good idea to always download them directly. Also we will not mirror the src packages, %99 of your installs will be from binary.
We will use the local IP 220.127.116.11 for our mirror.
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You can leave the Debian entries out if your not interested in a Debian Mirror, and vise versa for Ubuntu.
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You will have to edit your source.list on any pc or server you want to get its updates from your new mirror.
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Very nice.
I have tried and failed to use apt-proxy in the past (it supposedly caches updates and software you are installing only, not the entire apt repo) but this should be infinitely better.
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Together with entropenear MT Højgård, Tredje Natur and C.F. Møller will make a proposal for the design of the upcoming 1.-7. Grade school on Islands Brygge
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Copenhagen municipality will establish a new seven grades school on Islands Brygge. C.F. Møller and Tredje Natur are consultants for MT højgaard, who is prequalified for the competition. The school will be established on Atrillerivej, where the existing building will be torn down to make room for the school.
The new school will be established with a vision of becoming a school with the theme healthy food. The existing location between Amager Fælled, Amager Common, and the harbour has a great recreative potential that easily can be used for several subjects in the classes. This can make the school a link between city and nature. The assignment has a big potential for making a version which can frame for senses, taste, play and learning.
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The school on Islands Brygge is presumed to take up 10.000 m² with a 4.000 m² outdoor area. The building will hold the basic functions of a school along with classrooms designed for certain subjects, a kitchen and eating area, administration, personnel facilities and sports hall. There is focus on the outdoor area being inviting for activities, other recreational activities and practical measures such as arrival- and parking areas – for bikes and cars.
Islands Brygge has been through large transformations over the many last years. Among these a lot of industrial areas have been transformed to residential areas, which has resulted in a greater need for a higher school capacity. The new building on Artillerivej 126 will the Islands Brygge's school's new extra building, while the existing school on Artillerivej 57 will be renovated on the side.
Together the Islands brygge school will function as one school with one head of staff even though geographically the school will be on two separate addresses. The new school will be able to maintain the grades one through seven in a 0. – 9. Grade school on Artillerivej.
"Community and building social relation is always an important parameter in folkeskole, the people's school. In a school with as many pupils as the new Islands Brygge school 'the small groups in the large school' is especially important for the individual student. The physical frame therefore has to create a solid foundation so the small groups can be developed in the brain area, and later be a part of the school enrivonment as a whole." – Aase Hammer, principal, Islands Brygge School
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The new 7.-9. Grade will be an inspiring place to go to at the school. Therefore it also has to reflect the new opportunities that lies in the new buildings flexible conditions in regards to a good playing and learning environment – Indoors and outdoors. The school will follow Copenhagen municipality's main value "Community, joy, mastering, trust and respect." Here they will still be able to play in the 7.-9. Grade, where there has to be created an environment where is it "cool to play."
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Wendy Noss joined CMPDA in 2006TORONTO -- The MPAA's Canadian affiliate on Wednesday named veteran intellectual property lawyer Wendy Noss as its new executive director.
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Jade's heart stuttered as a shiver feathered down her back. His soft lips and minty breath drew her into his kiss as she savored the moment. She pulled him closer. Their union fit like a glove. Everything about it seemed right. So why did that nagging part of her brain tell her to stop?
You know why. Her Mama taught her better. She couldn't lead him on, especially because of what would happen in less than forty-eight hours.
She broke their connection and pushed him away. "I can't. I'm sorry."
His furrowed brow betrayed the hurt she inflicted.
She flinched. Why did I come today?
He took her mitted hand. "What are you afraid of?"
How could she answer without divulging her entire plan?
Water trickled over rocks filling the silence and chilling the growing distance she'd just put between them. Lord, I could use some wisdom here. Was she even talking to Him again?
"I barely know you."
"Don't give me that. Something in your past is holding you back."
Bingo. A past that had to be kept there because she had no future.
She snatched her hand away. "Why do you need to know?"
He squeezed her shoulders. "I care."
She stiffened. That's what he said too and look what happened.
"I'm not him."
Um, what? Was he reading her mind now? "What are you talking about?"
"The man who hurt you. He's not here."
She fixated on the ice crystal tunnel ahead inviting its guest to explore. Could she trust him? The last cop she trusted betrayed her and she ended up in the hospital with a broken arm and a concussion. She swore to never make that mistake again. Her gaze met with his. "I can't—"
Static crackled followed by mumbled jargon.
Jade cocked an eyebrow. "What's that?"
Aiden fished a two-way radio out of his pocket and held it up. "Safety reasons." He pressed the button. "Come again, Jacob."
"Took…surprise…get…danger…" More static.
Aiden hit the radio a few times, jiggling it before pressing the talk button. "Didn't catch that. Say again."
"Get out…danger—"
Boom! The tunnel shook as the crystals tinkled, playing a tune of confusion in the small cave. Some icicles crashed to the rocks and shattered into millions of pieces. Darkness overtook the tiny area.
Jade gasped and fell into Aiden's arms. "What was that?"
"Whatever Jacob was trying to warn us of." He broke their embrace, grabbed a flashlight from his backpack, and turned it on. "Stay behind me."
The beam of light illuminated the cave as they inched forward toward the opening where they'd entered earlier.
Moments later, Jade lost her balance, stumbling into the back of Aiden. "Whoa! I tripped on something."
He shone the light behind her.
Jacob lay with mounds of ice snow piled on top of him.
Jade screamed.
Aiden pointed the beam upward. The cave's entrance had been totally filled in. Was there another way out?
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"Is he?" Jade couldn't finish her question. What happened? Who or what caused the avalanche, and why? She hugged her body to ward off the quivers overtaking her being. How would they get out? Lord, if you're listening, we could really use your help.
Aiden placed his fingers on Jacob's neck, checking for a pulse. "He's alive." He searched his pockets.
"What are you looking for?"
"His radio. It's not here. Looks like whoever did this, took it or Jacob dropped it. I can't use my credentials when calling for help, just in case the perp is listening. I can't blow my cover."
"Will you be able to get through?"
He pulled his out. "We'll see." He switched channels. "Anyone out there? Two hikers need help. Avalanche. Over." Static.
He tried again. Nothing. He switched channels and spoke again. Silence.
Jade threw her hands up. "It's useless. The radio isn't working. We're going to die here." Man, she sounded like a melodramatic diva in a bad movie. Get it together, girl. You're stronger than this.
"This is not happening on my watch." Aiden switched channels once more. "Anyone out there? Hikers need help. Avalanche. Over."
Static crackled. "Coastguard…position…breaking up."
"North east cave in the Mendenhall Glacier, West Glacier trail. Over."
Silence. Jade held her breath. Would they find them before they froze to death? Before Jacob went into hypothermia?
Aiden repeated their position. Did he also have doubts?
Crackle. "Copy that. Sending units…hour to two. Sit tight. Over."
Like they were going anywhere.
Aiden pressed the talk button. "Be aware of possible threat in the area."
"Say again." The faint voice held surprise.
"Threat caused the avalanche. Guide is down. Need EMS. Over."
"Copy that."
Aiden pocketed the radio. "We need to pray they get here fast."
Jade rubbed her arms. "Who would do this?"
"My guess? The cruise caper."
"But why?"
"I'm getting close to identifying him. And, he sees our connection." He knelt beside Jacob and eased him on his side.
"What are you doing?"
"Checking his injuries." He peered closer. "Someone hit him on the back of the head with a blunt object. His pulse is strong." Returning Jacob to his previous position, Aiden gently shook him. "Jacob, can you hear me? Come out of it."
The movement jarred the guide awake. "What happened?" He eased himself up on his elbows.
"You tell us." Aiden helped him into a seated position.
Jacob rubbed the back of his head. "Man, he hit me hard."
Jade stepped forward. "Who? Did you see him?"
"He wore a mask."
Zorro again?
"Did he say anything?" Aiden inspected the caved in opening, chipping away at the large boulder of ice with his pick.
"Yes. Something about getting even with you and finishing Nathaniel's job for him."
Jade gasped.
Aiden stopped and turned to her. "Who's Nathaniel?"
Perhaps it was time to come clean.
. . . to be continued
Click here to go to Part 10 – Confessions.
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If I substitute red wine for white wine in a ragu recipe, will that drastically alter the flavor? The recipe in question is Iberian-Style Sausage and Chicken Ragu (http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/iberian_sausage_chicken_ragu.html). I wanted to make it tonight, but can't get white wine until tomorrow (stupid laws).
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 11, 2013
Saskatoon – The University of Saskatchewan has announced a nationally significant donation to its archives from Sherrill Miller, wife of the late Courtney Milne, the renowned Saskatchewan photographer. The gift includes Milne's entire personal collection, which consists of over 550,000 original images in slide and digital format, 2,000 prints, textual records, as well as audio, other visual media, Milne's reference library and websites created using his work.
"We are honoured that Sherrill Miller chose the University of Saskatchewan's Library as the recipient of this incredible gift," said Vicki Williamson, dean of the University Library. "The size, breadth of subject and quality makes this an extremely valuable collection to us. It is the largest photographic collection ever donated to the U of S and also the work of one of our very own alumni," she added.
The donation will add to the already impressive collection in the U of S Archives and Special Collections of both national and local importance, and will also attract graduate students and faculty to the U of S by providing unique research opportunities.
"This donation is one not only to our library, but to our entire university community. Our faculty and students will have access to the collection in their teaching and research pursuits. Its impact will be appreciated across a number of disciplines, including geology, biology, education, Native Studies, philosophy, art therapy, medicine and psychology, making this donation representative of the scope of Milne's work," said President Ilene Busch-Vishniac.
Students in the School of Environment and Sustainability are already using images from the collection in ENVS 811 and ENVS 804 classes, and have also created a film that communicates the importance of using multiple ways of knowing for environmental decision-making. The film can be viewed online.
"Courtney envisioned his work to be a living legacy, cherished and protected in Saskatchewan by his alma mater," said Sherrill Miller. "I am thrilled that the U of S will not only be the caretaker of this bequest, but will find innovative ways to keep his dream alive."
Courtney Milne, a lifelong resident of Saskatchewan, earned international acclaim for his photography during his career, spanning from 1976 until his death in 2010. His work is part of the permanent collections of over 30 galleries, and has been awarded numerous honours, including the Gold Medal for Distinction in Canadian Photography (1993) and a nomination for the Governor General's Awards in Visual and Media Arts (2004). He was named as one of the College of Arts and Science 100 Alumni of Influence and was posthumously invested into the Saskatchewan Order of Merit in 2011.
The U of S is planning on making the collection widely available in the future. Ken Ladd, associate dean of the University Library explains, "By showcasing Courtney's work both online and in physical exhibitions on campus we hope to make this unique collection accessible to community members and to people around the world, while preserving the collection for future generations."
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Last night, I read Jeff Lefevere's blog post entitled "Who Is In Judgment of Whom," which offered up yet another installment of the wine blogger vs. established wine writer debate. This is by no means the first such article I have read on this topic. It just happens to be the one that pushed me over the edge. Perhaps it was the trifecta of war references — foxholes, Al Qaeda, Weapons of Mass Destruction — that Mr. Lefevere laced into his article as a means of describing how old guard writers think and feel about their blogger counterparts. (Dramatic much?) Or, maybe it was that Mr. Lefevere, with apparent sincerity, wrote, "I really have no idea what gives [Matt] Kramer and the rest of them any more individual credibility then Joe Blogger down the street…" Yeah, that was probably what did it.
To say that Matt Kramer has no more credibility than Joe Blogger down the street is an inflammatory statement that serves one purpose above all others — to get Mr. Lefevere's blog post noticed. Mr. Kramer has been a full-time wine writer since 1976. A full-time wine writer who has written for newspapers, magazines, and book publishers. One who has researched and written and subsequently had his work edited and fact checked hundreds of thousands of times. It is a humbling process to be edited. You learn what you didn't know, what you didn't explain clearly, and what you just plain screwed up. It is also a process most bloggers, regardless of subject matter, do not have to go through. Blogging is quite the self-indulgent endeavor, allowing as it does for Joe Blogger to put any thought or "fact" he wishes to share out into the universe immediately, without so much as a second glance or a spellcheck. Simply by virtue of the fact that Mr. Kramer has subjected his wine writing to an editing process for 30+ years gives him more credibility in my book than the vast majority of bloggers, myself included. He also happens to be a very, very good writer, period. To me, that's what matters most.
There are points in Mr. Lefevere's article that I agree with. Specifically, point number one in the enumerated list section. I also agree with the first sentence of point number two. I agree with the larger theme put forth in this article and others that print journalism is, sadly, a dying art. I adore print media. To me, half the satisfaction of reading the day's news comes from the snap of a turned page and the stain of newsprint on my fingertips, but I accept that I am a member of a dwindling group. The fact of the matter is that web technology has simply outstripped print in terms of what it can offer with regard to immediacy, access, and multi-dimensional content. Where it has not completely outstripped traditional media is in the quality of writing it offers. Yes, Mr. Lefevere is right that there is some "significant quality" out there in wine blog world, but the establishment is also correct in its assertion. There's a lot of crap, too.
It seems to me that the whole blogger vs. establishment argument is recycled again and again primarily because controversy creates interest and interest drives readership, and hits, and page views. Many of the articles on this topic are the equivalent of a child throwing a tantrum to get attention. They have nothing to do with advancing the quality of wine writing (whether in print or online) and everything to do with getting a blogger/writer noticed. It is sad that what we all have in common, a love of wine and of expression, is increasingly buried beneath a cacophony of infighting in the form of articles aimed at tearing down members of the wine writing community with whom we have differences of opinion. It's sad that Mr. Kramer, someone with 30+ years of experience, someone who helped lay the foundation on which we all blog, has been reduced in Mr. Lefevere's post to the same level as any Joe Blogger, as if all of his years of research, training, learning, and writing are meaningless. And why? Because he wrote a column for Wine Spectator challenging all of us who think we want to be wine writers to research, read, edit, develop our expertise, and generally push ourselves to be better. The audacity!
Here's a thought: instead of writing posts demanding respect for your blog from old guard writers, put your head down and write. About wine. And, aim to do it better than you did the day before. That's the way you earn credibility.


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WASHINGTON — Democrats plan to travel to six cities this summer to evaluate potential sites for the 2016 Democratic National Convention.
Officials with the Democratic National Committee are studying how each city might accommodate the tens of thousands of party leaders and activists who will flock to the convention, where the party will nominate its next presidential candidate.
The DNC said it will visit Birmingham, Alabama, on July 21-22; Cleveland on Aug. 4-5; Columbus, Ohio, on Aug. 6-7; New York on Aug. 11-12; Philadelphia on Aug. 13-14; and Phoenix on Sept. 10-11.
The group will be led by Amy Dacey, the DNC's chief executive officer, and review potential venues, hotels and transportation options for delegates, party activists and media.
DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz is expected to announce the host city later this year or in early 2015.
Republicans have two finalists for its convention: Dallas and Cleveland. The Republican National Committee is scheduled to select the winning convention site later this summer.
Democrats have an exclusivity requirement, meaning if Republicans select Cleveland, that city would not be in the running to hold the Democratic party's convention, said DNC spokeswoman Lily Adams.
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What does the evidence tell us about treating very-high-risk patients to an LDL <70 mg/dL?
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No studies directly compare low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels <70 mg/dL to levels of 71 to 100 mg/dL in very-high-risk patients. However, no evidence suggests a "floor" for LDL cholesterol levels beyond which further reductions of heart disease risk can't be achieved (strength of recommendation [SOR]: A, systematic reviews of randomized controlled trials [RCTs]). The target LDL cholesterol of <70 mg/dL is based on data extrapolated from RCTs (SOR: B).
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Age: 30-35
Skin: Combination, Fair, Warm
Hair: Red, Wavy, Fine
Eyes: Blue
Dainty is a pretty warm pale pink with shimmer. It looks nice on the skin and wears pretty well. I don't find myself reaching for it that often just because I don't think it is anything super-special, but it does brighten up the face and give a nice glow.
Age: 30-35
Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Brown
This is a nice warm pink blush with some shimmer. The powder feels very soft so a brush easily picks up the product. It's easy to blend out but I would recommend a duo fiber brush to apply and build up.
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Normal, Fair, Cool
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This is such a perfect blush! I have pale, cool toned skin and I swirl my brush around a few times and drape it over my cheeks and a touch on my nose to get a wonderful fresh faced, just -came-in-from-the-cold look. It's lightweight and with just enough shimmer, and pigmented enough to show up without being to much.
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Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Hazel
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Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
My favorite everyday mineralize blush, I'm an nc30 with very yellow undertones. it's really hard to overdo it, so no clown face, nice pink color that's not too much it has a bit of shimmer, but no glitters ( I don't like glitters!) I like using this with my brave lipstick. It's a bit pricey, but I love this.
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Mac Dainty is a pretty pink blush with shimmer. The shimmer shows up on the face subtly, giving off a nice glow rather than making your face glittery. The blush was a lot more pigmented than I expected so I recommend using a light hand if you have fair skin. I believe it would look flattering on most skintones, though may not show up on anyone with very black/ebony coloured skin.
Age: 44-55
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
I was a bit nervous about using this blush. Thought it was going to be too pink, too pale, too frosty or pull too much redness on my skin. I have a fair toned olive skin with alot of redness. This blush looked so pretty and natural. Love it much more than my Chanel Rose Initial which is a dupe.... they say and the Chanel is much more pricey. This Gave me a pretty pinkish fresh glow. The glitter does not show up at all on me. I love this. It is a pretty pink with a warm undertone. I used my pink plaid lipstick and it was sooo pretty. A color more for spring/summer but wanted to wear it today to try it out. The sales girl at the La Jolla/UTC Macys said I would not be disappointed and she was right! Love it!!!!
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This is a great blush for the very fair and pale-skinned. I wear NARS 'mont blanc' and on me it shows up as a mild natural rosy blush, if you're much darker, this might be too light to show up.
The colour is a light, rather dusty neutral pink. I find it rather pigmented on me, I don't need very much to get the effect I want. It's also rather buildable, but as it is light and dusty, it will never deliver any bright or vibrant results.
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I cannot notice any scent in it and the consistensy is very fine milled and silky. It seems to contain quite a bit of silicone.
I would definitely repurchase if I ran out, as I have ended up using it often.
Age: 25-29
Skin: Normal, Tan, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Other
Firstly I have clinique giddy pink and bourjois blusher which I think are better than this one although it is cheaper. But I bought this one because I really want to own a Mac blusher and the person who put the blusher on me made it look so pretty at that time.
Back at home i feel it was too expensive for me because the colour is not clearly visible on me (it depends on the lighting). Maybe it did looks good in the supermarket.
Age: 36-43
Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool
Hair: Blond, Kinky, Fine
Eyes: Green
I love this little blush! It gives a good amount of colour so apply with a light hand!... but the shade is beautiful... it's slightly sparkly though this isn't too noticeable. A lovely peachy pink... I actually wouldn't have gone for this, as I usually go for peaches... but after a makeup artist tried it on me in store I fell for this. It will last SO long too as you need such a tiny amount.
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I walked 30500 steps on the trail today.
I traveled about 23 miles today.
We slogged our way to the western terminus!!! A few pictures and congratulations, and then into the Ice Age center to get out of the cold rain. I guess the directions for the parade got lost - no one showed up except my good friend Duncan. What a great surprise to be greeted by him at the very end!
We ran into some volunteers doing trail work and actually got to be the first hikers on a brand new piece of trail that will be completed next weekend. It will nearly complete the trail through St. Croix Falls.
No need to find a plce to camp tonight. No planning tomorrow's hike. No wondering what excitement the trail will bring. Just profound gratitude to all the folks that make this trail possible and my opportunity to enjoy it - end to end.
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January 9, 2014
Thomas William O'Connell, Plaintiff,v.Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner of Social Security Administration, Defendant.
G. MURRAY SNOW, District Judge.
Pending before the Court is the appeal of Plaintiff Thomas William O'Connell, which challenges the Social Security Administration's decision to deny benefits. (Doc. 17.) For the reasons set forth below, the Court vacates the ALJ's decision and remands for further proceedings.
O'Connell applied for disability insurance benefits and for supplemental security income on June 22, 2009. (R. at 18.) In both applications, O'Connell alleged a disability onset date of May 20, 2009. ( Id. ) O'Connell met the insured status requirements of the Social Security Act through September 30, 2013. ( Id. ) His claims were denied both initially and upon reconsideration. ( Id. at 66-69, 1-6.) He then appealed to an Administrative Law Judge ("ALJ"). ( Id. at 7-14.) The ALJ conducted a hearing on the matter on October 17, 2011. ( Id. at 35-61.)
In evaluating whether O'Connell was disabled, the ALJ undertook the five-step sequential evaluation for determining disability.[1] ( Id. at 25-26.) At step one, the ALJ determined that O'Connell had not engaged in substantial gainful activity since the alleged onset date. ( Id. at 20.) At step two, the ALJ determined that O'Connell suffered from the severe impairments of cirrhosis of the liver due to autoimmune hepatitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and obstructive sleep apnea with fatigue. ( Id. at 21.) At step three, the ALJ determined that none of these impairments, either alone or in combination, met or equaled any of the Social Security Administration's listed impairments. ( Id. at 24.)
At that point, the ALJ made a determination of O'Connell's residual functional capacity ("RFC"), [2] concluding that he could perform sedentary work with some limitations. ( Id. at 24-27.) The ALJ thus determined at step four that O'Connell retained the RFC to perform his past relevant work as a Customer Service Representative in a call center. ( Id. at 27.) The ALJ did not reach step five. Given this analysis, the ALJ concluded that O'Connell was not disabled. ( Id. at 28.)
The Appeals Council declined to review the decision. ( Id. at 1-6.)
Plaintiff filed the complaint underlying this action on December 18, 2012, seeking this Court's review of the ALJ's denial of benefits.[3] (Doc. 1.) The matter is now fully briefed before this Court. (Docs. 17, 23, 29.)
A reviewing federal court will only address the issues raised by the claimant in the appeal from the ALJ's decision. See Lewis v. Apfel, 236 F.3d 503, 517 n.13 (9th Cir. 2001). A federal court may set aside a denial of disability benefits only if that denial is either unsupported by substantial evidence or based on legal error. Thomas v. Barnhart, 278 F.3d 947, 954 (9th Cir. 2002). Substantial evidence is "more than a scintilla but less than a preponderance." Id. (quotation omitted). "Substantial evidence is relevant evidence which, considering the record as a whole, a reasonable person might accept as adequate to support a conclusion." Id. (quotation omitted).
However, the ALJ is responsible for resolving conflicts in testimony, determining credibility, and resolving ambiguities. See Andrews v. Shalala, 53 F.3d 1035, 1039 (9th Cir. 1995). "When the evidence before the ALJ is subject to more than one rational interpretation, we must defer to the ALJ's conclusion." Batson v. Comm'r of Soc. Sec. Admin., 359 F.3d 1190, 1198 (9th Cir. 2004). This is so because "[t]he [ALJ] and not the reviewing court must resolve conflicts in evidence, and if the evidence can support either outcome, the court may not substitute its judgment for that of the ALJ." Matney v. Sullivan, 981 F.2d 1016, 1019 (9th Cir. 1992) (citations omitted).
O'Connell argues that the ALJ erred by: (A) finding that O'Connell's impairments do not meet or equal a listed impairment without substantial evidence in the record at step three; (B) failing to properly weigh medical source opinion evidence; and (C) failing to properly weigh ...
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So now, let's get back to today's recipe. Gingernuts are biscuits that are flavoured with dry ginger powder and are very delicious. Despite the fact that I am not such a biscuit fan I loved these. The golden syrup lends a nice caramel taste to them and the ginger (although I was hesitant about the amount of ginger powder to be added) gave this amazing flavour to them. I loved them! Hope you like them too!
Gingernuts ~ Ginger Biscuits
Prep time: 20 mins | Baking time: 15-18 minutes | Yield 30 medium sized biscuites/cookies
- 350 grams all purpose flour (maida)
- 3 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- pinch of salt
- 200 grams caster sugar
- 1 tablespoon dry ginger powder * see notes
- 125 grams unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 75 grams golden syrup
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
1. Preheat oven to 160 degrees C. Line 2-3 large baking sheets with baking parchment
2. Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and pinch of salt into a bowl.
3. Melt the butter and golden syrup together in a saucepan (or you can microwave it in a microwave safe bowl). Cool slightly and pour into the sifted ingredients.
4. Beat the egg and orange zest together and pour this mixture into the flour mixture.
5. Using your fingers mix everything together and form into a dough. The dough will be slightly crumbly but its okay.
6. Divide the dough into 30 even sized balls (weigh the dough and divide it into 3 parts and then further divide each part into 10 balls – use a weight scale for accurately sized balls)
7. Lightly flatten the dough balls and place them well apart on the baking sheets and bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes or until golden
8. Remove and transfer the biscuits carefully onto a wire rack. Allow to allow to cool completely before transferring into an airtight container.
Do not reduce the ginger powder as it does give a nice aroma and flavour to the biscuits even though you may feel it is too strong initially.
For an egg less version you may increase the butter by a tablespoon and skip the egg. Reduce the baking time by a minute.
Golden syrup is added to cookies usually as it provides the moisture and sweetness to them. If you don't have golden syrup you can substitute it with two parts corn syrup and one part molasses. A quick Google search will help you with making golden syrup at home but I guess you will require corn syrup.


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Movember is a brilliant cause, and one that's rightly raising awareness of the threat of prostate cancer in men across the world, but if you're going to smooth off you visage why not do it with the best and most rewarding grooming gadgets on the market? We've put four of the best electric razors on the market head-to-head so you will know which one is right for you.
Braun Series 9
This being a guide to the best electric razors on the market, it should come as no surprise to see German grooming specialist Braun appearing twice in our list. And while the MG5090 is a fine all-in-one package in itself, the Braun Series 9 9095CC Men's Electric Foil Shaver is the daddy of them all. Featuring everything from a 100 per cent waterproof design to a brilliant shave system that offers 40,000 cross cutting movements per minute. Styled as the 'world's most comfortable shaver' on three-day beards (by the IPI Institute in Germany, back in February 2015), the Braun 9 was built with the firm's SyncroSonic shaver head in mind – boasting four specialised cutting elements for every possible facial hair grooming scenario. It uses sonic micro-vibrations to remove more hair than any other shaver with 40,000 movements per minute, alongside a direct and cut trimmer for cutting hairs sticking out in any direction. There's also a hyper lift and cut trimmer for lifting and shaving low-lying hairs on problem areas such as the neck or chin. Finally, there's the two OptiFoil blades for a closer shave than any other razor. That unrivalled shave comes complete with a state- of-the-art Li-ion battery, giving you a whole hour and 50 minutes of grooming time. Few shavers on the market come close.
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Panasonic ER-GB40
Panasonic has long been one of the pioneers in electric male grooming products, but it hasn't maintained such a lofty pedigree without providing plenty of innovation along the way. And one of its latest products, the ER-GB40 Hair And Beard Trimmer, carries on that tradition with a bevy of special features. The ER-GB40, designed in Milan no less, is all about giving you the ultimate shaving experience in one package. Its unique 45-degree blade will help you trim your stubble or sculpt your beard with serious power, while the short pitch blade will keep your hairline in check. Another top feature is the 19-comb adjustment dial (1mm to 10mm in 0.5mm intervals), offering precision cutting that enables you to style your beard the way you want. The trimmer also has a wide fixed blade set at 25mm and provides a 0.5mm cutting length without the blade. The ER-GB40 can also be used wet or dry, so you can wash it thoroughly in water without fear of it shorting out. There's even a handy rubberised handle to ensure it never slips from your grip. The shaver even comes with a charging stand, offering a good 50 minutes of grooming time.
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Braun MG5090 Wet + Dry Multi Groomer
While we'd all love to spend an hour every morning trimming and sculpting our chosen style of facial hair, the sheer lack of time we all have before work, uni or the school run means our early routines are often a mad dash from one job to the next. But with that stubble, beard, or moustache needing a little attention you're suddenly in need of an electric razor that can be used while you jump in the shower – enter the extremely versatile MG5090. So why invest in a MG5090? Well, for a start, it offers three grooming tools in one sleek package. First there's the extra-wide shaver head that's equipped with a flexible SmartFoil to provide a smooth and clean shave in only a few strokes. Then, with a quick turn the twistable trimmer on front of the razor, the MG5090 can now be used for efficient trimming with its wide razor or the precise styling of beard lines with its narrow side. Finally, there's the Click And Lock comb that enables you to trim facial hair to four exact lengths (1.2mm, 2.8mm, 4.4mm and 6mm) for precise beard styling. Add to that a 100 per cent waterproof guarantee for use in wet conditions or dry and rechargeable batteries and you've got yourself one impressive shaving package.
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Philips OneBlade
In an age where most razors seem to have blades sticking out at every angle, it seems a little against the grain to see one of the biggest names in the industry pushing an electric shaver with a solitary piece of steel to its name. But the Philips OneBlade is more than just a fancy name – it's a back- to-basics design that offer just as much versatility as its biggest rivals. That versatility comes from the fast- moving cutter Philips has integrated into its design, which moves 200 times per second for an incredibly close and precise shave. That cutter also comes with a dual protection system – giving you an efficient, comfortable shave on longer hairs. So whether you're trimming your sizeable beard into something more modest, sculpting your stubble into shape or simply shaving yourself clean the OneBlade can do it all. This being a Philips product, it also comes with all the usual attributes you'd expect from a high-end brand with this kind of calibre. So expect a flexible head that follows the contours of your face, a water- resistant design and a long-lasting NiMH battery delivers 45 minutes of constant styling power after an eight-hour charge.
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The prospect of an Italian government led by leading economist Mario Monti helped calm market jitters Thursday that the country was heading for a Greek-style economic crisis that would threaten the very existence of the euro currency itself.
With a groundswell of Italian politicians voicing support for a technocratic government led by the former European Union competition commissioner, there's a growing degree of confidence that the transition from Silvio Berlusconi will be swift.
As in Greece, where economist Lucas Papademos was appointed prime minister Thursday, there are hopes that Monti's experience of global financial circles and his non-involvement in his country's partisan politics will help calm markets.
Italy's ten-year borrowing rate slid sharply Thursday and back towards levels that are considered manageable — for now. On Wednesday, the rise in the country's ten-year bond yield to well over 7 percent stoked panic in financial markets that Italy was heading the same way as much-smaller Greece, Ireland and Portugal in needing to outside help.
Monti has become favorite to lead Italy out the financial morass after Wednesday's surprise move by President Giorgio Napolitano's to name him a senator for life. Napolitano also offered emphatic assurances to skittish investors that Berlusconi will step down, as promised, after reforms are passed — likely by Saturday.
In what may bode well for a smooth transition, Berlusconi congratulated Monti on his new post in a telegram, wishing him "fruitful work in the country's interest" and recognizing his accomplishments.
Italy is under intense pressure to prove it has a strategy to deal with its debts, which stand at 1.9 trillion euro ($2.6 trillion), or a huge 120 percent of economic output — it has to rollover a little more than 300 billion euros of its debts next year alone. But economic growth is weak and the government failed to enact reforms to revive it over the past decade.
With the eurozone and global economies at risk in the event of an Italian default, European governments are pushing Italy to clear up questions over its political leadership quickly.
"It is very important ... that Italy wins back its credibility," German Angela Merkel told reporters in Berlin. "That means the austerity package being implemented very quickly, as is now the plan, and above all the political leadership being clarified as quickly as possible — because I think that is very important for Italy's credibility."
Investors are worried that if Italy's borrowing rates remain too high for too long, it will be blocked out of financial markets and need rescue loans to repay its bondholders. That could be devastating for both the euro and the global economy.
Europe has already bailed out Greece, Portugal and Ireland — but together they make up only about 6 percent of the eurozone's economic output, in contrast to Italy's 17 percent.
Political sentiment appeared to be building in favor of a government of technocrats headed by Monti.
The elegant, gray-haired Monti, 68, made his reputation as a strong-willed economist when as EU competition commissioner he blocked General Electric's takeover of Honeywell. He currently heads Milan's prestigious Bocconi University.
Napolitano, who is charged with tapping a candidate to form a new government, will want to ensure the new administration enjoys broad support in parliament so it can not only get reforms passed but also implemented.
Berlusconi's party remained split on whether to support Monti although some key elements have signaled support.
Foreign Minister Franco Frattini said early elections would not help the country solve its economic problems — a clear message to a group within in Berlusconi's party that is pressing for a vote.
"It would be prudent not to rush to the ballots, plunging the country into a three-month electoral campaign as spreads fly and our debt rises," Frattini said.
The allied Northern League, Berlusconi's key coalition partner, were staunchly opposed, while the main opposition parties appeared willing to accept Monti and a technocratic government despite some reservations from hard-line elements of the left.
Despite the lack of clarity over Italy's political future, the government easily sold 5 billion euros ($6.8 billion) in 12-month bonds at an interest rate of 6.087 percent. Though that's up sharply from 3.57 percent in the last such auction last month, it was well below analyst expectations of 7 percent. Demand for the bonds was also strong, almost twice the amount on sale.
The European Central Bank has been buying up Italian and Spanish bonds in the secondary markets to help keep borrowing rates from becoming unsustainable. There's speculation that the ECB was back in the markets Thursday trying to get Italy's borrowing rates down. The ECB did not comment.
Whatever the composition of the next government, there are no quick easy fixes to Italy's debt problems.
In Brussels, the European Union emphasized that Italy is unlikely to fulfill its promise of balancing its budget by 2013 if recently promised austerity and reform measures aren't implemented.
According to the EU's latest forecast, which does not take into account the most recently promised reforms, Italy will still run a deficit of 1.2 percent of national income, with debt close to 119 percent of economic output.
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Draw it. Paint it. Make a graph or a chart about it. This is potentially the best way to get ideas off the ground. When you can see it, you start to believe it. I love to use creative boards, where I put collections of thoughts, quotes, drawings, lists, flowcharts and more. Visual tools are priceless in the creative process.
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We have waited 7 months for the regular season to end and let the real season begin! Playoff hockey is here! Now the question becomes, which San Jose Shark team will show up?
The Sharks won the president's trophy and home ice advantage throughout the playoffs on their body of work. That body looked great a couple of months ago. But of late it has not looked so hot. The Sharks stumbled through February and March with injuries and as players came back it appeared the Sharks got better. However the Sharks ended their season against the 13th, 14th and 15th best teams in the Western Conference and they went 1-2 with that lone win being a 1-0 shootout win at home over Colorado. Not exactly an awe inspiring finish.
Now they square up with the Anaheim Ducks. I think it is safe to say that if both teams play their best, the Sharks will win the series easy. The question is can the Sharks play their best game?
Let's face it, the team has not had a real meaningful game since December. Can a veteran team like the Sharks just flip the switch now that it is playoff time? They will need to, they can not afford to take any shifts, periods or games off. It is cliche to say, but the Sharks must play 60-minutes of hockey!
It sounds easy, but that is something the Sharks have really been struggling with. If they play their game the whole 60-minutes I have no doubt they will win. But if they get comfortable or take their collective foot of the gas pedal, the Ducks will win.
The Ducks are known for taking penalties. They have had to kill 85 more power plays then they have had this year. So special teams will likely be the deciding measure for this season. The Sharks lost 5-3 in Los Angeles Saturday to end the season, but the fact that the three goals all came on the power play should not be forgotten.
In the end I think this series will be more about how the Sharks play then how the Ducks do. The Sharks could win in 5 or lose in 6. Will Thornton, Marleau, Nabokov and others take their game to a new level?
Officially I will say Sharks win round one in six games. But I am far from confident with that prediction.


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Asian Cup: Yu Hai scores in China's 1-0 win over Saudis
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Wang Dalei had double cause for celebration Saturday as he produced a crucial save that helped China open the Asian Cup with a 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia on the night of his 26th birthday.
Yu Hai's late deflected free kick broke the deadlock after Wang saved Naif Hazazi's penalty attempt in the 61st minute, giving China a share of top spot in Group B with Uzbekistan, a 1-0 winner over North Korea.
Yu's left-foot free kick from 30 yards in the 81st deflected off a defender and curled into the bottom of the net as Saudi keeper Waleed Abdullah dived to his right, but it was Wang's key contribution that earned the player-of-the-match honors.
"Today belongs to Wang Dalei," China coach Alain Perrin said, adding that the team had a birthday gift prepared for the goalkeeper but would keep it secret. "Definitely satisfied with the defensive effort. We were under constant pressure from the Saudi team, but we didn't concede ... I'm very satisfied."
The Saudis, playing without injured captain and star forward Nassir Al Shamrani, pressed desperately for a late equalizer but lacked finish and ultimately paid a heavy price for Hazazi's missed penalty.
Hazazi was surging into the area on a counterattack when he was fouled by China defender Ren Hang, giving Saudi Arabia its best chance of the match. He stabbed low and right from the spot but Wang blocked it with his legs.
"Before the match I got a lot of courage from my coach," said Wang, who was making his Asian Cup debut. "Of course we're lucky, but I'm very happy — congratulations to my coach, and my brothers."
There were few genuine chances in the tightly contested first half, with Chinese midfielder Wu Xi getting the clearest opportunity of the first half but shot wide from the top of the area in the 43rd minute.
China hasn't progressed through the group stage since the 2004 Asian Cup, but the win was a confidence boost for the squad ahead of Wednesday's match against Uzbekistan, a semifinalist in 2011. Saudi Arabia plays North Korea on the same day in Melbourne.
The Saudi squad was hoping to rebound from its last Asian Cup when it lost all three group games at Qatar 2011, but had a major setback in the hours leading up to the match when Al Shamrani was ruled out with an abdominal injury.
Saudi Arabia coach Cosmin Olaroiu had no regrets about using Hazazi to take the penalty, and didn't blame the defeat on one missed opportunity.
The Saudi lineup "played with fight, they showed great spirit," Olaroiu said. "And they don't have to lose confidence. We have to win the next game and we can do it.
"The chance to qualify, we still have."


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DescriptionThallus: crustose, areolate, thin to moderately thickened, ±continuous; prothallus: conspicuous, black, sometimes strongly developed and growing between the areoles (forming a hypothallus), rarely only surrounding the thallus outline; surface: usually white to whitish gray, rarely dark gray, dull or ±shiny, epruinose, phenocorticate, esorediate; medulla: white, lacking calcium oxalate (H2SO4-); Apothecia: lecideine; (0.2-)0.3-0.4(-0.5) mm in diam., immersed to adnate, rarely sessile; margin: black or color masked by grayish remains of necrotic thalline material (thalline veil), thin, ±persistent, rarely excluded with age; disc: black, epruinose, plane, rarely becoming slightly convex with age; proper exciple: narrow, poorly differentiated, aethalea-type, inner excipular hyphae narrow, hyaline, prosoplectenchymatous (textura oblita), often reduced, similar in structure and orientation to the paraphyses, transient with the deep reddish brown hypothecium (leptoclinoides-brown, textura intricata), outer excipular hyphae parallel, moderately swollen (textura oblita) and strongly carbonized with various amounts of brown and aeruginose pigments (cf. elachista-brown and cinereorufagreen, HNO3+ violet); epihymenium: brown, pigmentation continuous with the outer exciple (HNO3+ violet); hymenium: hyaline, not inspersed with oil droplets; paraphyses: simple to moderately branched, apically swollen, with a brown pigment cap (cf. elachista-brown); asci: clavate, Bacidia-type, 8-spored; ascospores: soon brown, 1-septate, oblong to ellipsoid, usually not constricted, with obtuse ends, not curved, (11-)11.9-[13.3]-14.8(-18) x (5-)5.9-[6.7]-7.4(-8) µm (n=60); proper septum: narrow, not thickening during spore ontogeny (Buellia-type); microrugulate or not visible in DIC; Pycnidia: rare, urceolate to globose, unilocular; ontogeny similar to the Umbilicaria-type; conidiogenous cells: mostly terminal, rarely also intercalary (cf. conidiophore-type V); conidia: bacilliform, 4.5-6 x 0.5-1 µm (n=20); Spot tests: usually K+ yellow to red (crystals), P- or + yellow, C-, KC-, CK-; fluorescence: UV- (dark); iodine reaction: thallus amyloid (only the medulla, not the cortex); Secondary metabolites: atranorin and chloroatranorin, norstictic, connorstictic, stictic with constictic, cryptostictic, hypostictic and methylstictic acids (J. A. Elix, HPLC).; Substrate and ecology: epilithic, on a variety of siliceous (HCl-) rock substrates, typically in montane habitats; World distribution: common and widely distributed throughout the Northern Hemisphere; Sonoran distribution: very common in Arizona, southern California, Baja California, Baja California Sur, Sonora, Chihuahua, and Sinaloa.; Notes: Buellia spuria is superficially most similar to B. stellulata, which has a different secondary chemistry and a thallus medulla that does react with iodine. Buellia spuria is widely distributed throughout the Sonoran Region, and, unlike B. stellulata, not restricted to oceanic regions. Some forms have mostly immersed apothecia, as does B. aethalea. Norstictic acid, a characteristic secondary metabolite of B. aethalea, is frequently also present in specimens of B. spuria, especially in material examined from the Sonoran Region. The K+ yellow to orange red spot test reaction can therefore not be used to distinguish the two species. However, TLC can easily distinguish all specimens because specimens of B. spuria contain atranorin and frequently stictic acid, neither found in B. aethalea. Apothecia of B. spuria are usually orbicular and not as strongly deformed as in B. aethalea. In most specimens of B. spuria, the apothecia eventually become sessile as opposed to remaining immersed as in B. aethalea.