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For years, the soda industry had an ironclad strategy when a city wanted to enact a soda tax: spend a lot of money, rally local businesses, and shoot it down. That strategy worked again and again, until it didn't. In 2014, Berkeley, Calif., passed the nation's first tax on sugary drinks, which have been linked to heart disease, obesity and tooth decay. Since then, eight communities, including three more cities in California, enacted similar bills. Now the beverage industry has a new approach. Instead of fighting the ordinances city by city, it is turning to states, trying to pass laws preventing any local governments from taxing their products.
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Two bombs exploded in a heavily Shiite neighborhood of Kabul on Wednesday, killing at least 20 people and leaving 70 others wounded, Afghan officials said.
The first blast came when a suicide bomber detonated inside a wrestling training center, The Associated Press reported, citing a spokesman for the Afghan interior ministry. Moments later, a nearby car bomb exploded as people responded to the first blast, the spokesman said.
The death toll is expected to rise.
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the bombings. The attack bore the hallmarks of an operation by Afghanistan's Islamic State affiliate, which has frequently targeted Shiite gatherings and religious sites.
ISIS claimed responsibility in August for a devastating suicide bombing that struck an educational center in a predominantly Shiite neighborhood in west Kabul. As in Wednesday's attack, the bomber targeted a facility where mostly young people had gathered. (RELATED: ISIS Claims Suicide Attack That Killed Dozens Of Students At Kabul School)
Afghanistan experienced a surge in violence throughout 2018, as the Taliban has notched several battlefield victories against Afghan army units and come close to overrunning key cities. The U.S.-backed government in Kabul is also struggling to provide security in urban areas, including the capital, which has been hit with several major suicide bombings by Islamic militants. (RELATED: ISIS Suicide Bombing Kills At Least 50 In Afghan Capital)
This year is shaping up to be the deadliest for noncombatants in Afghanistan since 2009, when the UN began a systemic documentation of civilian casualties. Between Jan. 1 and June 30, about 1,700 noncombatants were killed in the country, a 1-percent rise from the same period the year before, according to a UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) report.
Afghanistan's ISIS affiliate was responsible for 52 percent of the civilian casualties, UNAMA said. Another 40 percent were killed by the Taliban, and the remainder were attributed to "unidentified anti-government elements."
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While there aren't any major attractions located in Chilhowee, there are a couple of local businesses found here. The Country Store sells antiques, men's clothing, guns, and ammunition, while Chilhowee Stores offers good and groceries. Speaking of antiques, nearby Warrensburg is home to many shops that antique enthusiasts might enjoy, including Those, Were the Days Warrensburg, Treasured Blessings at Whimsy Lane, and Highway 13 North Antiques and Collectibles. Other notable attractions in the region include Powell Gardens in nearby Kingsville and the Daum Museum of Contemporary Art in Sedalia.
Located within a humid continental climate zone, residents of Chilhowee need various climate control systems to stay comfortable throughout the year. The coldest month of the year is January when average daily highs only reach the mid-30s. Overnight conditions during the winter can fall into the teens, single digits, or even lower, so residents need to keep their furnaces in proper working order. An experienced Chilhowee HVAC repair technician can ensure both gas and electric furnaces operate at top efficiency throughout the season.
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The 2019 Atlantic hurricane season has officially begun. The hurricane season, which includes the Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean, and Gulf of Mexico, runs from June 1 to November 30. According to the National Weather Service, a hurricane is a tropical cyclone that has maximum sustained winds of 64 knots (74 mph) or higher. Hurricanes are also rated based on a scale of 1 to 5, with major hurricanes starting at a Category 3. The latter classifications are important to understanding how this year's hurricane season will impact both coastal and inland residents.
What is the Overall Forecast for This Year's Hurricane Season?
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) the United States averages one to two hurricane landfalls throughout every season. Unfortunately, the 2017 and 2018 hurricane seasons were particularly destructive to the United States' coastline, especially those areas on the Gulf of Mexico. In 2017, seven named storms impacted the United States. While only four named storms that impacted the United States during 2018, the results were particularly devastating to Florida's Gulf of Mexico coastline.
Based on the analysis of previous seasons, current weather trends and ocean temperatures, experts predict that the current hurricane season might see a fewer number of storms and hurricanes. Experts are quick to point out that the fewer number of storms doesn't mean that they will be any less dangerous. In this vein, it is important to note that the tropical Atlantic has near average sea surface temperatures. The latter temperatures are caused by a slight anomalous warming, which has caused a bit of unrest amongst experts. To date, the subtropical Atlantic is considered "quite warm," while the North Atlantic is "cooler than average." However, there is uncertainty regarding the upcoming trend for Atlantic sea surface temperatures.
With the above insights in mind, experts predict that there will be:
- A total of 9 to 15 named storms;
- 4 to 8 hurricanes; and
- 2 to 4 major hurricanes ranked at a Category 3 or higher.
The above predictions are near the 30-year average of 12 named storms with 6 hurricanes, and 3 major hurricanes.
What is the Hurricane Season Forecast for the Gulf of Mexico?
Even though many experts predict that this year will be a near average hurricane season, it is important to note that the storms could be particularly devastating due to a number of influences, including El Niño. In particular, El Niño impacts the Gulf of Mexico and produces stronger wind shear. Stronger-than-average wind shear can cause more impactful tropical storms and hurricanes. If sea surface temperatures in the Main Development Region (MDR) are higher than average, then there are typically a larger number of hurricanes and tropical storms. However, if sea surface temperatures are lower in the MDR, then there could be a lower number of hurricanes and tropical storms.
The challenge that prediction experts face is the uncertainty regarding sea surface temperatures in the middle of the hurricane season. Additionally, the current uncertainty regarding the upcoming temperatures, means that forecasters are having a hard time making predictions for the Gulf of Mexico. To date, NOAA predicts that there is a 30 percent chance for a below-normal season, 30 percent chance for an above-normal season, and 40 percent chance for a near-normal hurricane season in the Gulf of Mexico. The latter predictions are given with a 70 percent confidence level, which means that residents living along the Gulf of Mexico should remain prepared for the upcoming hurricane season.
Adequate insurance, an evacuation plan, safely stored and easily accessible important documents, an emergency kit (including medical supplies, clean water, and non-perishable food), and cash on hand are just a few of the steps that Gulf of Mexico coastal and inland residents can take to be better prepared for the 2019 hurricane season. In conclusion, as the 2019 hurricane season progresses, NOAA will continue to update its predictions with the final peak-to-late season predictions released in August 2019.


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Meet Ms Nikki
For Ms. Nikki, music is at the core of who she is. Her name (Nicole Chantal) even means Song Leader! It's in her blood. Nikki's mother, grandfather, and great grandfather were all clarinet players. She started playing clarinet in 1997 and performed in bands for 11 years, as well as becoming captain of the colorguard at Colleyville Heritage her senior year of high school. In 2009, Nikki graduated from the University of Oklahoma with her Bachelor's in Music and an emphasis in Business.
After college, Nikki was able to use her skills in music and business to launch herself in the promotional products industry where she was named a PPAI Rising Star in 2013. A desire to balance more time with her family led Nikki to make her mark as a mamaprenuer as she formed her own promotional products company in 2015, giving her the flexibility to get back to her roots in music as a Kindermusik teacher!
It's always been obvious to Nikki how much music is integral to early development, and that's what brought Nikki to bring her two sweet kiddos, Emilia and Luca, to Kindermusik. Luca was struggling with his speech and cognitive skills, and Kindermusik made such an impact in all of his areas of development! Watching her two kids flourish in their music classes inspired Nikki to join the team at Kat's Musik, where she is able to bring her passion and skills for music to others.


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Halloween Ride
by Sheldon Woodbury
It streaked across the black night sky with ghosts and goblins howling in the sleigh like a grab-bag of Halloween scares. Ghouls hung from the sides and bats fluttered as the giant red sleigh raced past the pumpkin like moon. The creatures cackled, casting giggling glares at the squirming bag in back of the sleigh. They ripped it open and something big fell out, twisting and tumbling all the way down to the ground below. They howled and cackled again with gloomy glee, because now the bloody body called Santa Claus looked exactly right for Halloween night.
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Intel Atom processor has been penetrating well in both netbook and embedded market and if you wonder what other market segment that it can fit into, SeaMicro has an answer for you. Just recently, the company has announced a new server design utilizing multiple Atom processors integrated into one single server platform for advanced power computing needed by server applications. Being designed with Intel Atom Z530 processors, the whole server system, with the named of SM10000 can integrate as much as 512 Atom CPUs with 16 Atom processors and chipsets on a single PCB, with up to 32 PCBs stacked together to build a powerful server with easy scalability.
The advantages are obvious, by getting away from the netburst microarchitecture in favor of much more low power core design, the whole system will be able to stay in better thermally efficient by shutting off unnecessary core for power saving depending on work load and CPU utilization, thanks to its DCAT (Dynamic Compute Allocation Technology), a software based algorithm with ability to manage and monitor the existing activities. Besides, system integrators will be able to scale better with combination of different number of Atom CPUs (up to 512 discrete CPU) depending on actual needs, versus fixed number of much more powerful cores that may underutilized while draining excessive current unnecessarily. That is not all, the design is claimed to have remove almost 90 percent of its discrete components needed for conventional server system with additional power and BOM (Bill of Material) savings as a whole.
However, since Intel Atom processor doesn't support ECC on memory design, so it may have drawback of not able to support mission critical applications. Nevertheless, with approximately 75 percent in both space and power savings as compared to conventional mainstream servers, it is no doubt a great and novel way of server design based on Atom processors. Priced at $139,000, the SM10000 will start sampling by beginning of July and commercialized by end of July 2010.


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Dhaka, July 19 (ANI): Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday directed security forces to gain expertise in using modern technology to fight terrorism and militancy as terrorists are now using upgraded technology to carry out attacks. "We are observing that the pattern of terrorism and militancy has changed, as use of technology in terrorism and militancy has been increased. So, I call upon the every force to achieve capability in using modern technologies side by side with receiving training to tackle the twin demons," the Daily Star quoted Prime Minister Hasina, as saying. "For this, I think that every force will have to acquire knowledge in using and practising modern technologies," she said and assured that her government would do whatever necessary to end terrorism. The Prime Minister gave the instructions while addressing the 30th anniversary function of Special Security Force (SSF) at the International Conference Centre of the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) in Dhaka. "I want that Bangladesh would never lag behind in any field ... we would take steps so that every security force earn capability in using modern technologies," said Prime Minister Hasina. (ANI)


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More than a few brown people solicited support for the current leader of the United States, Donald Trump. Those efforts, for the most part, were rewarded with a one-way ticket on the ever-growing "cancelled" list. Now two of Black entertainment's biggest Trump Stans, Tina and Chrisette Michele, are looking to make a comeback with their core fans, and finding out it's not so easy.
First up, Tina. The Mary Mary singer has come under tremendous scrutiny since copping to voting for Trump "because he's a Christian." Bye Tina. Following her convictions has resulted in the singer managing potentially serious financial toll. Campbell recently cut short a tour promoting her new album, It's Still Personal, due to lackluster sales. She shared the news with fans via Instagram:
"We are grateful for those who were planning to attend but our overall ticket sales haven't shown that we have the support that we need to continue to tour at this time. We're convinced that that many more would love the opportunity to attend this praise filled, faith filled, entertaining, worship experience, so we have dcided to give ourselves time to reach all of those people and bring this amazing tour back in the spring of 2018."
Lack of support or lack of good judgment?
Then there's Chrisette Michele, who came under fire in January when she decided to perform during Trump's inauguration for a fee of
$250.00 $250K. Well, now that a few months have passed, CM is back with a new single, 'Strong Black Woman', aiming to reconnect with her core audience. Will it work? We'll let you decide. Peep the single below.
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the day before leaving town I looked out the store window and saw a bike loaded beyond belief..
I needed a closer look! I grabbed a camera and crossed the street... upon arriving I met a very
congenial guy rolling up a tube and tucking it away in a bag. He explained to me his dumpster find: an old mtn. bike, with usable parts. He was pleased to get a tube, tire, and I think he was going back for pedals, as his were squeeking a little and feeling worn out. A self professed "camper", he was totally self contained, with 2 gallons of water and all his possessions, free to go anywhere!
here's Dan showing us the infinite possibilities of human powered travel...
a look at the front end including the ultra marathon hydration system. Dan says out in the desert one may have to go half a day without access to water.
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Roast or cook in crock pot a whole pasture raised chicken then take meat off the bones. Put the bones with enough water to cover everything add in onion, carrot, celery, apple cider vinegar, pepper, sea salt, clove of garlic, herbs like bay leaf, thyme, parsley, etc for 3-10 hours, the longer the better the healing qualities of the broth. Beef, bison or turkey bones can be used in this same manner. While cooking the bones you are getting the vitamins and minerals needed for gut health, and so many other benefits for your body. Stock another name for broth is a flavoured liquid preparation. It forms the basis of many dishes, particularly soups and sauces. Read more here.
I make sure to do this with a fresh chicken, turkey or whatever meat so that I can freeze the meat for other meals and freezing the broth allows endless meal opportunities. This way the prep is already done.
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Stardew Valley was is the largely the work a single developer: Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone. That only makes the farming RPG's success even more heartwarming, but there was one other factor in the game's release. Publisher Chucklefish brought the game to market on Steam and other platforms, but now Barone is parting with the company in order to go self-published.
"When I first released Stardew Valley," Barone says, "I was a complete novice to the video game industry. Chucklefish, as my publisher, oversaw the distribution, console ports and translations of the game. They set up the official wiki and helped me redesign the website, to great effect. And of course, Tom Coxon did amazing work adding network code to the game, making multiplayer a reality.
"But I'm at a point now where I'm ready to move forward on my own. I think self-publishing is the end-goal of most indie developers, and I'm happy to be in a place where that's possible!"
For its part, Chucklefish says as part of the blog post that "We are proud to be part of the Stardew Valley story and wish ConcernedApe every success with his new self-publishing venture."
Chucklefish will still publish the Switch and mobile versions of the game, but as of December 14 every other version will be running exclusively under the ConcernedApe name. There's more news to come, too – Barone says you should "expect some more announcements concerning the future of Stardew Valley soon."
Meanwhile, Chucklefish is pushing toward the Wargroove release date and also working on magical school RPG Witchbrook. What the future holds for Stardew Valley is unclear, but hopefully we won't have to wait much longer before we can find out more.


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Here are some things to know:
Tuesday, Mar. 26
PICTURE DAY - All students will get a photo taken, so don't forget to gussy up!
Thursday, Mar. 28
TWELFTH NIGHT PERFORMANCE - The performance for the children will be at 9:30 and relates to lessons done with Mrs. Gaughenbaugh in dramatic inquiry.
CORE VALUE ASSEMBLY - The assembly will be run by the 3rd grade and starts around 2:30.
REPORT CARDS GO HOME - Look for your child's report card and common assessments inside of the white envelope. Most students have already recieved their timed tests that count as points with the math common assessment.
Friday, Mar. 29 - Sunday, Apr. 7
SPRING BREAK - Don't report to school, because you will be all alone!
Monday, Apr.8
WELCOME BACK - First day back from Spring Break.
Update on Miss Francis:
Miss Francis is working hard to plan lessons and is slowly taking over different parts of our day. Right now she is working with the blue reading group. She is adding the red group today and yellow group tomorrow. After break, she will take over the green and purple groups. By the end of that week, she will be getting comfortable with math. April 15 marks her first day teaching the class solo. You may have to tie my hands behind my back! She will have 2 weeks of solo and I am confident they will be 2 great weeks. Her last day will be May 1st.
We have many tests coming up before the end of the school year. The end of April-Beginning of May is the Terra Nova tests. We do not have an exact schedule yet, but we are doing a full battery. After that, we will be doing the Ohio Assessment Diagnostic tests in writing and math. These will be broken up in parts to give the children breaks. Then the week of May 20th is the last quarter's common assessments. In between all the testing, we hope to get some fabulous learning done!


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Back in the '80s I remember buying these little rubber people in a plastic cup. Most of them were pink, but I think there were some other colors. I think they were called mussle men, but I can't find a damn thing online about them. They came from Dollar General or some such place.
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Here on the 200m2 blog, we've spoken about the importance of the 'exhibition experience' before. Interactive exhibition displays can be a great way of enticing people on to your stand. Interactive exhibition displays create dialogue and open up discussions in an informal environment. When combined with competitions, they can also be a potent data gathering vehicle.
Evonik are leaders in the field of interactive exhibition displays. At the 69th STLE Annual Exhibition in Florida (18 to May), Evonik's Oil Additives team will feature an interactive simulation which is designed to demonstrate the power saving opportunities of using specialist hydraulic fluids.
Evonik's 'simulator' will allow visitors to feel the power of hydraulic fluid formulated with Evonik's DYNAVIS technology. The simulator consists of two floor-mounted bicycles, each equipped with a pedal-operated pump to enable each bicyclist to push a column of oil to the top of a clear acrylic cylinder.
One column is filled with DYNAVIS formulated hydraulic fluid and the other is filled with an ISO-46 monograde fluid. The two cyclists compete to push their column of fluid to the top first. The DYNAVIS formulated hydraulic fluid easily pumps to the top, while the monograde fluid requires much more effort!
With the simulation, each cyclist physically experiences the advantages and disadvantages of each respective hydraulic fluid when hydraulic excavation equipment is pushed to its maximum capabilities.
Visitors to Evonik's Oil Additives display will also be invited to test their driving skills on the "Let it flow" Speedway where players can boost their efficiency with Evonik's products. Winners of the racing game are entered in a daily drawing to win a Fitbit, the wristband monitor that enables tracking of fitness day and night.
As a Titanium Plus sponsor of the STLE show, Evonik will also host the 'Appreciation Hour Raffle' on Monday, May the 19th. During this time, all STLE show attendees can visit the Evonik stand for a chance to win one of three Nike+ FuelBands. This will have a significant impact on the visitor numbers to the Evonik stand, increasing awareness of Evonik's products across the entire show's audience.
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Some of us need to find out how many leading zero-bits there are in a 32-bit word. Such a feature is useful on many occasions, especially when writing a fast divide subroutine.
The Cortex-M3 and later have a CLZ instruction which can count those leading zeroes. But as you probably already know, the Cortex-M0 does not have an instruction for this. Instead you must use either a provided subroutine (usually written in C) or write your own.
Let's try rolling our own, shall we ?
First, let's define a few macros, so that we can make our source-code look nice and tidy.
It is a good idea to use unified syntax; start with this line at the top of your file, in order to make the assembler automatically create IT instructions:
.syntax unified
.macro FUNCTION name
.global \name
.func \name,\name
.type \name,%function
.macro ENDFUNC name
.size \name,. - \name
A simple 'naive' solution would be to count each bit. While this is slow, it's actually very short, so it's worth mentioning.
If you've read any of my earlier documents, you will know that I tend to mention the number of clock cycles that an instruction uses. Those are the numbers in square brackets.
FUNCTION _clz_naive /* in: r0 = 32-bit word to count leading zero bits in. r1=destroyed. */
movs r1,#32 /* [1] assume we have 32 zero bits */
tst r0,r0 /* [1] check if r0 is zero */
beq clz_done\@ /* [1/3] if it's zero, we're done */
clz_loop\@: subs r1,r1,#1 /* [1] decrement leading zero bit count */
lsrs r0,r0,#1 /* [1] shift r0 to the right */
bne clz_loop\@ /* [1/3] if r0 didn't become zero yet, have another go at it */
clz_done\@: movs r0,r1 /* [1] transfer result to r0 */
ENDFUNC _clz_naive /* out: result. Total CPU time spent: between 6 and 162 clock cycles) */
Worst case for the above snippet is 162 clock cycles, not bad, huh? We can do better than that!
If you've written a routine to count leading zeroes, you are probably familiar with a couple of shortcuts. It's common to use logical AND to check if the first 16 bits are clear, if so, we can save a lot of clock-cycles on testing the first 16 bits alone.
In the same way, the next 8 bits are tested, then 4 bits, 2 bits and 1 bit. But let's also remember that we're using an ARM microcontroller here. As you might know, ARM microcontrollers are pretty fond of bit-shifting.
Can we take advantage of this? Let's try writing a macro, which checks if the top N bits are zero:
.macro check_bits_t bits
lsrs r2,r1,#\bits /* [1] test next N bits. This updates the Z flag */
beq skip\@ /* [1/3] if all the bits were zero, jump forward */
subs r0,r0,#\bits /* [1] otherwise decrement our counter (the result) */
mov r1,r2 /* [1] and keep the new value */
.endm /* (4) this macro will always use 4 clock cycles */
So what we do here, is that we take the word containing our bits to test, shift it to the right N times. Let's assume that's 16 times, so a 32-bit word like this ...
00101001010101111010110101001111 (0x2957ad4f)
...would look like this after shifting it...
00000000000000000010100101010111 (0x00002957)
...that means we're testing if all of the high 16 bits are zero. It seems we weren't that lucky this time, though.
But we've still saved a lot of time. We now know that we have less than 16 leading zeroes, correct ? So we subtract 16 from our counter.
Since the high 16 bits did not contain all zeroes, we'll also keep the shifted value, so we can count those bits instead of the low 16 bits. Had the high 16 bits been zero, we would want to get the original value with the low 16 bits intact.
We can now use this macro a couple of times, in order to count all our bits. Let's have a go at it.
First of all, the above macro wants r1 to contain the word we want to count bits in. It also wants r0 to be the counter. As we're subtracting from the counter, we'll start it at 32, because there are 32 bits in a 32-bit word, right ?
.macro _clz rD,rS /* count leading zeroes in rS, result is in rD. Destroys r1 and r2 */
movs r1,\rS /* [1] transfer word to count to r1 */
movs r0,#32 /* [1] we have 32 bits in a 32-bit word, remember ? */
check_bits_t 16 /* [4] test first 16 bits */
check_bits_t 8 /* [4] test bits 31..24 or 15..8 */
check_bits_t 4 /* [4] test bits 31..28, 23..20, 15..12 or 7..4 */
check_bits_t 2 /* [4] test bits 31..30, 27..26, 23..22, 19..18, 15..14, 11..10, 7..6 or 3..2 */
check_bits_t 1 /* [4] test bits 31, 29, 27, 25, 23, 21, 19, 17, 15, 13, 11, 9, 7, 5, 3 or 1 */
subs \rD,r0,r1 /* [1] subtract the value of the last bit from the result */
.endm /* (26) this macro always uses 26 clock cycles */
We're so lucky this time, that we can supply the macro with two registers, a destination register and a source register, so we can use it like this:
_clz r4,r7
The leading zeroes in r7 will be counted and the result will be placed in r4.
You can also create a subroutine, if you need to use the functionality from C:
FUNCTION _clz
_clz /* [26] count the bits in r0 */
bx lr /* [3] return (29 clock cycles) */
ENDFUNC _qclz
The calling instruction will cost 4 or 5 extra clock cycles, depending on how it's done. C-compilers usually pick the more expensive solution. Alright, we're now able to count 32 bits in less than 32 clock cycles; that's quicker than some implementations of the MUL instruction.
But, we can do better than that!
Let's combine the above with a table-lookup. This will cost you!
The price is 256 bytes for a fast solution; and today we want it fast, otherwise we would be satisfied with the above macro, right? Well, the 16-byte table would be useful if you're running out of space and still need to count bits often.
Let's have a look at the lookup-table solution. We'll start out counting the first 16 bits, then 8 bits as we did above.
.macro _qclz /* this macro will destroy r1 and r2 */
movs r1,#32 /* [1] we have 32 bits in a 32-bit word as usual */
lsrs r2,r0,#16 /* [1] test high 16 bits */
beq skip16\@ /* [1/3] if zero, jump forward */
subs r1,r1,#16 /* [1] otherwise decrement our counter (result) */
mov r0,r2 /* [1] and keep new value */
skip16\@: lsrs r2,r0,#8 /* [1] test bits 31..23 or 15..8 */
beq skip8\@ /* [1/3] if zero, jump forward */
subs r1,r1,#8 /* [1] otherwise decrement our counter (result) */
mov r0,r2 /* [1] and keep new value */
skip8\@: ldr r2,=_qclz_table /* [2] point to our look-up table */
ldrb r0,[r2,r0] /* [2] convert byte to a count between 0 and 8 */
adds r0,r0,r1 /* [1] add the number of bits we've already counted (8, 16 or 24) */
.endm /* (14) this macro always uses 14 clock cycles */
This time, I didn't make the macro so convenient that it takes parameters. The reason is that r1 is destroyed, so if supplying r1 as parameter, we would not get the desired result. It is possible, though, to write the macro, so it tests if we're using r1, and then it could swap the use of r1 and r2; but it would ruin the clarity of this document.
If you want to make the macro check which register is used, you can use the '.ifc' directive. It goes something like this:
.ifc "\rS","r1" /* (if the parameter is r1) */
.else /* (the parameter is some other register) */
The _qclz macro uses only 14 clock cycles; personally, I find that quite acceptable when comparing to the original 'worst case' 162 cycles.
OK, now all, that we need is a table (a desk won't do). Let's create one. We'll start by creating a macro that makes the task easier...
.macro rep_byte byte,count
.rept \count
.byte \byte
The above macro simply repeats the specified byte <count> times.
Let's generate the table then; since we're already working with macros, we'll continue, so you can put them in a .i include file, that they may be re-used in different code...
.macro _qclz_table
_qclz_table: rep_byte 8,1 /* table entry 0 */
rep_byte 7,1 /* table entry 1 */
rep_byte 6,2 /* table entry 2 */
rep_byte 5,4 /* table entry 3 */
rep_byte 4,8 /* table entry 4 */
rep_byte 3,16 /* table entry 5 */
rep_byte 2,32 /* table entry 6 */
rep_byte 1,64 /* table entry 7 */
rep_byte 0,128 /* table entry 8 */
In order to use the qclz, you can instantiate the macro as a subroutine, or you can use it directly.
Let's imagine that you need to call it from C, so you can do the following:
FUNCTION _qclz
_qclz /* [14] count the bits in r0 */
bx lr /* [3] return (17 clock cycles) */
.pool /* we'll need the literal pool close to the function */
_qclz_table /* we'll insert the table here */
.align /* let the assembler insert any necessary padding */
ENDFUNC _qclz
The literal pool might not be necessary, depending on your assembler, because the ldr r2,=_qclz_table can be optimized into an adr instruction.
If using the _qclz subroutine, a call to it using the bl instruction would cost 4 extra clock cycles, so that would be a total of 21 clock cycles.
You can easily create a Count Leading Ones by inverting all 32 bits in the input word.
.macro _qclo /* this macro will destroy r1 and r2 */
mvns r0,r0 /* [1] flip all bits in r0 */
_qclz /* [14] count the leading zero bits (which were actually ones) */
Remember you can also make a complete duplicate of the _qclz macro and modify it, in order to save the last clock cycle if needed.
You can make a check_bits_l, which uses lsls instead of lsrs, so you can make a Count Trailing Zeroes (_ctz) / Count Trailing Ones (_cto) macro. You can make a _qctz or _qcto implementation that has a lsls instead of the lsrs. You would also need to change the table. Saving space is nice, but I recommend writing 4 optimized macros, that you have ready always.
Some of you may want the full 'library' containing a 256-byte look-up table, a 16-byte look-up table and 3 sets of 4 macros. The reason I am not providing such a full library as an attachment here, is that noone will learn from just including an existing file. It's much more fun to be a part of it yourself and understand each detail of what's going on.
I have a platform-specific optimization. The bottom of memory of the M0 has the vectors but then a space. If you can place the start of the 256 byte lookup table at an address below $100, it can be set up using a MOVS Rd,#<imm> instruction. Placing the lookup table somewhere else also means that if you use CLZ a lot, you don't end up needing to place it in multiple literal-pools so it saves a cycle and however many duplicates you would need.
For anyone having problems, I can confirm that what Ling LI says is correct. r1 must be initially loaded with #24, not #32.
Unfortunately I can not edit the post, so I cannot correct the article myself.
I have been working on this little issue for a while. When you have a tiny memory budget, 256 bytes may result in something not fitting in-line thus needing a subroutine and of course using cycles. I noted this in the paper version of the original 'Hacker's Delight'. The work of Julius Goryavsky on Harley's algorithm. static char table [64] = {32,20,19,0,0,18,0,7,10,17,0,0,14,0,06,0,0,9,0,16,0,0,01,26,0,13,0,0,24,05,0,0,0,21,0,8,11,0,15,0,0,0,0,2,27,0,25,0,22,0,12,0,0,3,28,0,23,0,4,29,0,0,30,31}x = x &∼ (x>>16);x = x * oxFD7039FF
return table[x >> 26);
I'm a pure assembly-language coder but it strikes me that the VERY clever Count_Trailing_Zeros is related to this using, I suspect, a De Bruijn-like sequence. I was attracted by the 64 byte table. I don't know how much ASM people use but the M0 has it's own zero-page like properties. If an address can be loaded in a single cycle, the code lookup gets quicker. A 32-byte table for the CLZ (or 256 if this doesn't work) and possible other strategies to use the entire bus bandwidth. I'm working with an M0+ with the 1-cycle multiply and a 64-byte cache so code size (and the memory it accesses) is important because I need 2 DMAs working (MicroSD -> RAM and RAM -> DAC. Obviously the smaller the lookup, the more likely I can place it on the Zero-Page and not call a subroutine i.e. keep it in-line.Many thanks!
lix2ng wrote:_qclz should load initial R1 with #24, since the table entry (for residual number of LZs) is added at the end. Correct?
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_qclz should load initial R1 with #24, since the table entry (for residual number of LZs) is added at the end. Correct?
Well spotted. I don't know how this could get past my eyes, but before I make any corrections, I'll make sure that I didn't intend to use 'subs' instead of 'adds' at the end.
The GCC code is absolutely great, but sometimes it will pay to care for details, because the gain can be great. The smaller a snippet of repeated code gets, the more a single clock cycle means.
btw2 if it's made a routine: replacing LDR with ADR to load the table address can save a cycle and a literal (gcc version does this).
You're right, but you should also know that the GNU assembler will automatically use ADR if the table is near.
I've used LDR in order to make the code a little more flexible, since the optimization should be automatic.
(in fact, "LDR=" is nothing but a pseudo-instruction, so it's not even a real LDR instruction).
-But don't take my word for it; verify the code, so you're sure.
EDIT: btw this code is better than the library routine in ARM/embedded gcc (5.4.1), which uses a sliding bit tester and a 16 entry LUT. It's 5 ins per bisection.


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If you elect for 50/50 you would be moved to that section from the next available pay period. You would then start paying half your normal contributions and build up half your normal pension during the time you are in that section. When you make an election for the 50/50 section your employer must provide you with information on the effect this will have on your benefits in the scheme.
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(2nd version to make explicit my implicit assumptions about A, B and C, and the definitions of the non-logical constants "⊂" and "≡".)
Intuitively, the following modal argument seems valid to me and to other people. However, can it be formally proved valid? Or proved not valid?
∀x, ∀y, ∀z, ((x ⊂ y) ∧ (y ⊂ z) → (x ⊂ z))
∀x, ∀y, ((x ⊂ y) ∧ (y ⊂ x) → (x ≡ y))
Or, in ordinary language, where "⊂" means set inclusion and "≡" means identity:
A, B and C exist
A may be some part of C
B is some part of C
Therefore, A and B may be the same part of C
I'm researching expressiveness of modal logic, i.e. to what extent modal logic can express the kind of assertions people make using some ordinary, informal language.
The particular relation identified in the argument here seems to divide the population into (mainly) two groups, and broadly equal in size, those who accept the argument as valid, those who do not. However, those who do not, appear for the moment unable to articulate a conclusive rationale in favour of invalidity.
The only substantial rationale for invalidity offered so far is to exhibit an interpretation of A, B and C which keeps both premises true but makes the assertoric version of the conclusion, i.e. "Therefore, A is the same as B", false.
However, I take this to be inconclusive since it doesn't preclude other interpretations of A, B and C that make true the assertoric conclusion "Therefore, A is the same as B". So, A and B may be the same. QED.
As I see it, there is nothing in the premises that implies that A and B are necessarily different. This in turn implies that they are possibly the same, which is the conclusion of the argument. QED.
Isn't that good enough?


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Saturday, 16 October 2010
Hackney Pony and trap
Just a quick blog this morning, will blog the latest on the GBGV later on. Here is the photo that I said I would post of the beautiful little hackney pony - what a step it has on it.... absolutelly amazing!
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Good morning out there! It's back, MONDAY Baby! I love it! I love Monday's! Fuck stigmas! I know what is on my schedule for today and for some it may be above and beyond, but as for me, I am not exactly sure what will happen that is extraordinary, but that's the beauty of it. I have all day to uncover that hidden jewel, to find that perfect blossom I have been in search of for so long.
My thoughts are stuck together. I'm ridding on the memory of a dream that hasn't occurred yet. I used to think that coming undone so to speak was a bad thing and had panic attacks of epic proportions when it would start to happen. As time went by, as it will, I have come to look forward to this happening. My mind gets cluttered if you will, overloaded with thoughts and dreams and memories. For me, to come undone and burn down the house is a way or an opportunity to rebuild how I see it to be better. Standing there with matches in one hand and a can of gas in the other no longer scares me.
So as the song says, "pack a bag and jump overboard" "Strange but not a stranger"I have heard it said that your first thought is a bad thought in a twelve-step group I attend, but I don't really agree with that anymore. I have thought some really crazy and bad shit in my past and still do to an extent these days, BUT, I have and still do think up some really great and beautiful things up there. ANd sometimes they are my first thought. What about that gut instinct, my first reaction thought to a situation? I have very rarely been wrong about them. It evolves! Whats that Blackwell? Life, my position in it. What worked for me yesterday did and does and will continue to. I have become and must stay fluid in order to flow with the tides of life. At times, yes, surfing. Other times almost drowning yes. And still, at other times, floating peacefully on my back with a lit cigarette in my mouth!
I used to want a watch, not anymore! Time, she is my biggest thief! That beautiful sunset is a lie! The sunrise is where it's at! I am Jay and I am an addict! We do recover! Look around! Let me in or let me down! To those of you out there in the grip, I hope! Stay up. I love you and you matter to me!


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Where Did You Get Your Fonts?
Allan Haley — Graphic Arts Online, December 1, 2009
A $2 million suit against NBC over three fonts is a reality check on managing licenses.
This high-profile case cast a spotlight on what has become a systemic problem of misuse of font intellectual property. The good news is that if you are unsure of the legal standing of your font licenses, one of the best first steps toward straightening things out is to call your font provider—especially if it is a large distributor of fonts. An account manager can help you determine which of your fonts are under-licensed, as well as whether some are over-licensed. Then he or she can set up a plan to bring your font collection into compliance.
All businesses can benefit significantly by respecting the role that font software plays. Free, downloadable font counting tools, such as Fontwise Fontcheck, are available to help discover the number of fonts resident on computers. These tools will guide you in determining whether or not your company needs to conduct a full font audit.
In addition to doing your own troubleshooting, the following "Golden Rules of Font Licensing" are geared to promote font software licensing awareness. While these guidelines do not constitute legal advice, they provide a quick reference point for font use that may be useful to route internally:
- Font software is licensed, not purchased. You license font software for limited use from the type designer or font software publisher that supplies it.
- The license is granted in the form of an End User License Agreement (EULA) according to the number of computers the font software is installed on. Licensing terms vary depending on the font publisher, so check carefully what you have agreed to.
- Most font software EULAs do not allow you to make copies of, or distribute font software to other organizations or individuals who do not have their own license to use it. This, for example, includes service bureaus, design agencies, public relations companies, advertising agencies and printing companies. In summary, anyone using font software must have a license for it.
- Most font publishers allow users to embed font software into documents, but only for previewing and printing. Licensing terms are also starting to include provisions for Web use, so check licensing terms thoroughly.
- Most font software publishers will allow users to create static images from font software (such as a GIF file used as a Web banner).
- Most font software publishers will not allow their software to be modified in any way without permission from the publisher.
- Your company will be liable if you lend or give font software to others to use without a license.
If you have any doubts about your company's licensing position, please, make a point of contacting your font supplier or publisher.
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There is a disturbing and dangerous lack of respect toward police officers in New York. This has manifested itself in a number of ways, but of particular concern are the recent incidents where police officers are doused with buckets of water—and in some instances hitting them with the buckets as well.
It's impossible to list all the reasons this is wrong, but among them is the risk that these occurrences of police harassment escalate to more dangerous assaults, or worse. The Assembly Minority Conference will not stand for this affront to law enforcement and is firmly committed to protecting the interests of the law enforcement community.
Our police officers and law enforcement professionals risk their lives daily to protect us. Every time we go to the grocery store, drop our kids off at school, or go to the movies, we do so knowing there are men and women willing to risk their safety so we can accomplish seemingly mundane tasks. It's too easy to take for granted that society simply doesn't work without these brave individuals. The Assembly Minority Conference is extremely thankful for all they do.
I'm extremely proud that Assembly Minority members have proposed a bill to make throwing or spraying water, or any other substance, at an on-duty officer a Class E felony. The charge, menacing a police officer in the second degree, would come with a 1-4 year prison sentence. We have also offered legislation to make obstructing the work of a police or peace officer – including shoving or kicking an officer – a felony. It is especially important to crack down on horrific acts such as these due to the risk of copycat incidences. We must take a stand now and make clear this is simply unacceptable.
There are now 228 new State Troopers in New York. The newest class of officers graduated from the 208th session of the Basic School of the New York State Police Academy just a few days ago, and these incredible men and women endured enormous physical and mental stress in order to have a chance to protect and serve those in their communities.
As we reinforce our ranks of State Police we owe them, and officers across the state, more than lip service. We owe them a thank you, a debt of gratitude and a real commitment to have their backs, just like they have ours. Let's take a moment to reflect on the work of the law enforcement community – from veterans to recent graduates and cadets – and commit to stand with those who allow society to run the way our democracy intended.
What do you think? I want to hear from you. Send me your feedback, suggestions and ideas regarding this or any other issue facing New York State. You can always contact my district office at (315) 781-2030, email me at email@example.com, find me by searching for Assemblyman Brian Kolb on Facebook, and follow me on Twitter.
Law Enforcement Officers Deserve Our Thanks, Respect & Protection
There is a disturbing and dangerous lack of respect toward police officers in New York. This has manifested itself in a number of ways, but of particular concern are the recent incidents where police officers are doused with buckets of water—and in some instances hitting them with the buckets as well.


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مطلب زیر از سایت Wikipedia که راجع به پسر انیشتین، Hans Albert Einstein هست رو بخونید. میبینید که ایشون از طرف دانشگاه California پروفسور مهندسی هیدرولیک نامگذاری شدن. توی درسهای آبی، هر جا اسم انیشتین رو دیدین، همین جناب هستن!
Hans Albert Einstein (May 14, 1904 – July 26, 1973) was a professor at University of California, Berkeley, in the field of hydraulic engineering. He was the second child, and the first son, of renowned physicist Albert Einstein (1879–1955) and his first wife, Mileva Marić (1875–1948). His papers are held by the Water Resources Center Archives at UC Berkeley.
Hans Albert was born in Bern, Switzerland, where his father, Albert Einstein, worked as a clerk in the patent office. His younger brother, Eduard Einstein, was born in 1910 and died in 1965. The fate of his older sister, Lieserl Einstein, Albert Einstein's and Mileva Marić's first child, is unknown. Their parents divorced in 1919 after living apart for five years.
In 1927 he married Frieda Knecht. They had three children — Bernhard Caesar (b. 1930-2008), a physicist; Klaus Martin (1932–1938); and Evelyn (1941-2011), whom he adopted soon after her birth. Frieda died in 1958, and Hans Albert later married Elizabeth Roboz.
Upon his death Hans Albert was buried near Woods Hole, Massachusetts, United States.
In tribute to Einstein's life-long contributions to the field, his former graduate students published a book of research in his honor in 1972, Sedimentation: Symposium to Honor Professor H.A. Einstein.
The University of California also awarded him the title: Professor of Hydraulic Engineering, Emeritus
In 1988 the American Society of Civil Engineers created the Hans Albert Einstein Award to recognize outstanding achievements in erosion control, sedimentation and/or waterway development.


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A murder mystery fanime about a guy named Sabu Kei who witnessed a murder. Sabu Kei manages to get away from the murder and hopes never to experience something like this again. But little does he know the murder is closer than he thought.
Ello there! I'm a hard working slightly lazy artist! Welcome!
Gogi's voice should be a little bit feminie but also medium in pitch. He sounds very calm but his voice usually works up into a lunatic kinda voice. You can ad lib on this.
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|The Nonlinear Schroedinger Equation (NLSE) with a Random Potential: Effective Noise and Scaling Theory
|Shmuel Fishman
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The NLSE is relevant for the explorations of Bose-Einstein Condensates and for Nonlinear Classical Optics. In presence of a random potential it can be used to study the competition between Anderson localization, that is characteristic of linear systems with random potentials, and effects of nonlinearities enhancing chaos and spreading. The one dimensional discrete version of this problem is particularly simple, but even for this problem it is not known, even on the heuristic level what is the asymptotic (in space and time) behavior of a wave packet that is initially localized in space. Numerical calculations exhibit sub-diffusive spreading while rigorous and other analytical results lead one to the conjecture that the asymptotic spreading is much slower, namely at most logarithmic in time. The heuristic justification of the numerical results is based on the fact that the NLSE can be considered a dynamical system where non-linearity implies chaos that looks like noise. The main difficulty obtaining asymptotic results from numerical calculations is in the identification of the asymptotic regime. A scaling theory was introduced (with Arkady Pikovsky) and it makes a clear prediction of the asymptotic behavior (under some assumptions). This theory is the main subject of the talk.


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What does this mean? We have the desire, expertise and passion to work with each student based on his or her unique set of strengths and challenges.
Yes, we're interested in the individual, but we have not forgotten that all learners have much in common. So many of the individual goals that we have for students overlap. We know that each of our students must master the content standards measured by state testing. Our teachers know how to measure student learning, they're experts at formative assessment and on any given day they can tell you what they are working on with each student. But we dreamt much bigger when we started Cypress Academy. Success on state tests is just one measure of learning. We're interested in so much more...
Computers can spit out knowledge and they can even master certain skills. Successful students - and adults - need to have knowledge, skills, be multidimensional thinkers and see learning as an ongoing process in life. Our teachers consciously push students to develop a deep understanding of the content, stretching their minds both horizontally and vertically. Sit in on the conversations that take place amongst our teachers and you'll hear words such as learning, collaboration, critical thinking and reflection so much more frequently than you'll hear us talk about the LEAP test. This isn't to say that the content tested on the LEAP isn't important, we just prefer to get to it in a different manner - a manner that consciously works to help students take what they learn in one place and apply it in another place - be it in school or outside of school. We know we have succeeded when we see our students apply what their learning across content areas and situations, ask great questions, engage respectfully in defense of their own ideas and reflect on their learning at their own initiative.
Our philosophy of learning applies to all learners. At Cypress Academy we welcome the typical learner through an open enrollment process and we actively seek those with reading disabilities, including those with dyslexia. We have developed a special expertise in working with dyslexic learners and parts of our educational program are geared specifically for them.
We provide ongoing opportunities for children to develop and enhance their oral language skills as fundamental components of literacy and all learning.


text: logging in or signing up philosophy Amateur Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Let's Connect Share Add to Flag Embed Email Add to Channel Copy embed code: Embed: Flash iPad Dynamic Copy Does not support media & animations Automatically changes to Flash or non-Flash embed WordPress Embed Customize Embed Use HTTPS URL: Copy Thumbnail: Copy The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 855 Category: News & Reports.. License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: September 05, 2007 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript What is Philosophy?(By Roger Hiemstra, January, 2001): What is Philosophy? (By Roger Hiemstra, January, 2001) Philosophy has been called many things and it can have many meanings Those single words or statements on the right side are only some of them What words would you add? Wisdom Reality Theories Meaning of Life Nature of being human Life perspectives Here is One Definition:: Here is One Definition: Putting the nature of the universe, including meaning, people, and relationships, into an understand-able or explainable perspective What is your definition??? Slide3: The purpose of this presentation is to acquaint you with various philosophical systems or models. Each system or model can be interpreted in terms of the education or training of adults. Once you examine a particular system or model, ask yourself such questions as (a) With what parts do I agree and with what parts do I disagree? (b) How might they impact on or affect the way I train or educate adults? (c) What does the model have to say for my role as an adult educator or trainer? Examine the visual representation of these notions in the next slide. Slide4: Idealism Humanism Various Philosophical Systems or Models Can be Interpreted in Terms of Educating/Training Adults With Implications for Training/Educating Adults With Implications for Adult Educator Roles IDEALISM(See http://home.twcny.rr.com/hiemstra/philchap.html, Figure 12.1): IDEALISM (See http://home.twcny.rr.com/hiemstra/philchap.html, Figure 12.1) Meaning is in the ideals of life itself Reality is made up of absolute truths However, a 'truth' sometimes is only in the eye of the beholder Educationally this means the use of inductive reasoning, lecturing Plato was an early key proponent of this model REALISM: REALISM Meaning comes through empirically proven facts Reality is made up of natural laws, facts However, empirical facts are always subject to change Educationally this involves scientific reasoning Chisholm and Whitehead proponents PROGRESSIVISM: PROGRESSIVISM Meaning comes through concrete facts Theory based on truth makes up reality Problem solving and experimenting are instructional techniques But does this diminish the teacher's role? John Dewey a leading proponent (had a huge impact on American education) LIBERALISM: LIBERALISM Freedom comes through a liberated mind Humans endowed with reasoning ability Thus, educationally you teach learners the classics and develop their minds But, the past may not relate to modern problems and situations Aristotle was an early proponent BEHAVIORISM: BEHAVIORISM Human behavior tied to prior conditioning External forces control all human behavior Could learning be too complex for the control of certain behaviors? Teaching methods include behavioral conditioning, feedback, drill and practice B. F. Skinner well known proponent (he also impacted heavily on U.S. education) HUMANISM(Read http://home.twcny.rr.com/hiemstra/sdlhuman.html for background): HUMANISM (Read http://home.twcny.rr.com/hiemstra/sdlhuman.html for background) Intellect distinguishes humans from animals Humans have potential/innate goodness Thus, educationally you facilitate and encourage self-direction Some educational needs may be missed? Abraham Maslow early proponent RADICALISM: RADICALISM People themselves create meaning Knowledge leads to an understanding of reality and, ultimately, necessary change This approach can be idealistic in nature and often leads to confrontation Teach by dialogue and problem solving Paulo Freire prominent proponent ECLECTICISM: ECLECTICISM Fortunately, there is a way of dealing with all the various models Eclecticism is not a philosophical system or model, but rather is the synthesizing and per-sonal interpretation of various models to draw out the best components for yourself Thus, you pull the best from various models in any effort to build your own statement of personal philosophy Slide13: Visit http://home.twcny.rr.com/hiemstra/ethics1.html for Roger's personal statement of philosophy to see how he drew from various philosophical models to create his own statement You can do the same thing and you may want to use the worksheets shown as Figure 12.2 in http://home.twcny.rr.com/hiemstra/philchap.html, as well as the scores you receive from taking the Lorraine Zinn instrument, as a way of thinking through the basics of your own statement The overall point of this exercise is to help you see that an ability to write a personal statement of philosophy becomes foundational to an under-standing of ethics and how you will apply such understanding to what you do professionally Slide14: Selected References Archambault, R. D. (1964). John Dewey on education. New York: Modern Library, Random House. Bambrough, R. (Ed.). (1963). The philosophy of Aristotle (A. E. Wardman andamp; J. L. Creed, Trans.). New York: New American Library of World Literature. Bergevin, P. (1967). A philosophy for adult education. New York: Seabury. Brubacher, J. S. (1969). Modern philosophies of education. New York: McGraw-Hill. Chisholm, R. M. (1961). Realism and the background of phenomenology. Glencoe, IL: Free Press. Cushman, R. E. (1958). Therapeia: Plato's conception of philosophy. Chapel Hill, NC: University of North Carolina Press. Dewey, J. (1916). Democracy and education. New York: Macmillan. Dewey, J. (1938). Experience and education. New York: Macmillan. Elias, J. L., andamp; Merriam, S. (1980). Philosophical foundations of adult education. Malabar, FL: Krieger. Freire, P. (1970). Pedagogy of the oppressed. New York: Herder and Herder. Lindeman, E. C. (1928). The meaning of adult education. New York: New Republic. Maslow, A. (1976). Education and peak experience. In C. D. Schlosser (Ed.), The person in education: A humanistic approach. New York: Macmillan. Rogers, C. R. (1969). Freedom to learn. Columbus, OH: Merrill. Skinner, B. F. (1971). Beyond freedom and dignity. New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Taylor, A. (1926). Plato: The man and his work. London: Methuen andamp; Co., Ltd. Whitehead, A. N. (1933). Adventure of ideas. New York: Macmillan. Zinn, L. M. (1990). Identifying your philosophical orientation. In M. W. Galbraith (Ed.), Adult learning methods: A guide for effective instruction. Malabar, FL: Krieger. You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.


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Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany the home of Lazarus, whom he raised from the dead. There they gave a dinner for Jesus. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those at the table with him. John 12: 1-2.
This is a different week in the program. We are on the road for our midterm break. Currently, we are in Haifa and staying at a convent.
Wed. night, the Sisters were beside themselves as they waited anxiously for the new Pope to emerge. It was such a treat to watch them and then to hear the surprise in their voices and their thankfulness for Francis 1.
I too am holding on to great hope for this man who seems to have a different approach to living faithfully. He has eschewed the regular trappings of being a Cardinal by living in an apartment, taking the bus to work and cooking for himself. Taking on the name of Francis of Assisi perhaps means he will try to emulate Francis by standing in solidarity with the least, the last and the lost.
I suspect last night someone else prepared the celebratory meal for Francis and his colleagues. I hope it was a great celebration.
Someone else has been preparing our meals this week and I suspect we are all thankful so we can focus on spending time with one another. We have quickly become friends even though we are spread out across the West Bank. This small group have helped me maintain my sanity in a land where insanity reigns. Eating together usually comes with gales of laughter and it builds bonds of friendship and understanding.
For me, it was difficult to leave Bethlehem. Some of you might remember in last weeks blog I described a humanitarian disaster at the check point. The problems resumed on Sunday. 600 men, women and children squeezed into a cage that is a about a hundred yards long and four feet wide. Another 500 or so were madly pushing and shoving at the bottom of the line hoping to somehow squeeze in. To describe it as horrible is a massive understatement. To say it was frightening is a simplification. To describe it as a humanitarian disaster caused by the Israeli military operating the check point is entirely accurate.
At 5:30 am I went down the exit line to join the incoming line and check the time it would take to pass through. As I approached the bottom, I realized I would never get out. I was surprised to meet two young German university students trapped in the exit area. Somehow they were swept into that line and now they were unable to escape because of the crowd pushing and shoving to get in the main line. I assured them they were safe and if they waited for a few minutes I would help them get out safely.
To make matters worse the humanitarian gate was still broken and the military didn't open an alternate gate to deal with the women, children and older men. Today, these groups were forced to join the main line. Call after call to the Humanitarian Hotline made no difference in opening an alternative entrance for those eligible to use the humanitarian gate. Our pleas to do something about the main line also fell on deaf ears.
The young German's stood and watched in total shock and disbelief. One said we would never allow farm animals to be treated this way. I simply agreed. Both promised to go home and share what they witnessed.
I wanted to return on Monday to see if anything had changed but I couldn't. because of the break and needing to join the rest of the group in Jerusalem before Sunday night.
On Tuesday, Jan McIntyre and I travelled to Tel Aviv to meet with a couple of members of the Canadian embassy staff. The meeting went well. But will it have any real effect? I realize they are powerless to change governmental policies – that is up to the politicians. I would be pleasantly surprised if they were able to exert any influence on a couple of minor issues we hoped they might be able to influence.
Later, Jan and I along with another member went to a hospital in Jerusalem to visit a couple of younger men who had been shot.
The first was the young man who was shot in Qusar the day of my visit there. He finally had enough strength to share his story. He told us about how settlers had come into the village that morning accompanied by Israeli military. One of the settlers shot him from a distance of about 25 feet. The bullet fragmented into at least 11 pieces when it pierced his abdomen causing multiple injuries to many of his organs. This damage will have life long effects. He also told us the police came and spoke to him for a few minutes. He knows from their history this means nothing. We thanked him for his willingness to share the details of the incident and he asked us to share them with the world.
We then visited Odi Salah the 16 year old from Bethlehem who had been shot in the head by the Israeli military. He is still clinging to life. But, the neurological damage appears to be massive.
What makes his situation even more outrageous is that his Mother and Grandmother are forced to sleep on the floor or in a chair in the waiting room. There has been no provision to house them in the hospital hostile. Also, the family only have eight day permits to be in Jerusalem which forces them to go through the bureaucracy of renewing their permits.
It is hard to let go of the image of his Grandmother so troubled and helpless. It is harder still to let go of the image of Odi.
The situation here is incredibly complex. Many hold a belief that President Obama will be able to make a real difference as he gathers around dinner tables with people of influence. But he appears to be just the next in a long line of American Presidents who have visited the region.
Based on the last four years, Obama doesn't appear to have a magic wand that he can wave and solve many of the problems in Palestine and Israel. What would help the situation here is if he could get the Israeli government to obey International Humanitarian Law and the Geneva Conventions. Hell, I just wish he could fix the problems at the check point or stop the Israeli military and settlers from shooting young men and boys. But, I am beginning to believe he would have better luck raising Lazarus from the dead rather than furthering the peace process.
Tonight, I will gather with some new found friends. We will eat and laugh and offer one another support. The picture on this post is of one of our drivers in Bethlehem, Abu Iyad and one of his grandsons having cake. Tonight, Abu Iyad will join with about 1,000 others to celebrate the wedding of his son.
In gatherings around the world bread will be broken, food and laughter and compassion will all be shared. People will tell stories from the past and share in the joy and love that surrounds each of us. As you gather with family or friends around the table may you also speak a little about the future and try to offer to others some hope. In order to survive we need to lift one another with some hope in this complicated world and life.
May peace prevail upon the earth.


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Current Trends in Performance Award Design
David Outlaw of Equity Methods discusses creative approaches for decreasing award cost (or delivering more shares or value) while maintaining robust incentives. Continuing with Equity Methods' research and work regarding the strategic use of award "levers," David shows how companies can design more efficient awards that simultaneously meet the needs of recipients, shareholders, and committee members. In the course of doing so, David also explains how to set appropriate expectations with internal stakeholders regarding variables that might change between the compensation committee "blessing" an award and that award's eventual grant. Attendees will be exposed to a variety of creative award designs that are currently being used by many leading organizations.
Presented at: GEO 2015 Toronto Chapter Meeting