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Monday, June 17, 2013
JFK Museum and Fenway Tour (Staycation Day 3)
JFK Presidential Library and Museum since it was inside and the weather was suppose to clear by the afternoon.
Commonwealth Museum. This is a free museum about Massachusetts history and holds several original documents including the Constitution from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts from 1780. It is authored by John Adams and still is the oldest written constitution still functioning as a foundation for government.
Pizzeria Regina known for Boston's best pizza since 1926. I figured we would keep going w/ the history lesson and even eat someplace w/ historical value! Ha!
Fenway Park. You can't come to Boston without taking a tour of the oldest ballpark! There is just as much to look at outside of the park as there is inside! So if you ever visit make sure you walk around the entire perimeter or the park!
the curse of the bambino was over and the Red Sox won! Then again in 2007 just to keep the fun times going. We're hoping for another World Series title to add to the list. . . maybe this year?!
Oh and I bet you are wondering what the red seat in the mix of all the green seats is?! That is where Ted Williams hit the longest home run ever in Fenway - 506 feet to be exact. He was known for hitting home runs to the bleachers and to commemorate him this seat was painted red!
Anyways tangent. Sorry.
We had a great time on the tour. I highly recommend it if you ever come to Boston!
After the tour we went home and pretty much crashed. We were exhausted from the busy days of sightseeing. We went to bed early so we could squeeze in a visit to Newport the next day before going to the Red Sox vs Rangers game. Stay tune for my final recap!!!
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I went to a game at Fenway a few years back, and we sat with the players' families. It was awesome. I love storied ball parks.ReplyDelete
I'm also a huge JFK fan, but not so much a museum fan. I think I would like that one though.
I was so disappointed that I didn't get to go to the JFK museum when I was in Boston! Next time, I'll definitely have to go. I did, however, love our Fenway Park tour. It was super awesome, but those seats are TINY and not too kind to the tushy! LolReplyDelete
I think I am really glad the last time I was at Wrigley I was 10. I forgot how FRIENDLY the confines really are....Fenway reminded me. I am not going to complain about leg room at Rangers Ballpark anymore....ever.ReplyDelete
I really want to visit Boston now. I love JFK. I did my 1st book report on him in 6th grade and he is my favorite. You ladies fit a ton into a few days. Wow!
So interesting once again! I love this little Boston tour I'm taking with you :) Fenway is one of my most favorite places on this earth. Completely sacred ground and to this day I still get a chill with the first glimpse of the field when I'm heading to my seats. Love!ReplyDelete
Sounds like so much fun! I love history so these places would be so much fun to go to! :-)ReplyDelete
Out of all the times I've been to Boston I've NEVER been to Fenway (or a game for that matter) or the JFK library! I am demanding we go next time! Looks awesome!ReplyDelete
I have the same JFK quote magnet. It is my all time favorite quote :)ReplyDelete
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These recaps have been awesome bc it makes me feel like I saw everything I should have when I visited. The only thing we didn't do is a tour of Fenway (only bc I twisted my ankle and couldn't walk). But we went to a game at least. I was seriously considering going to UMASS so we visited the Library after touring the campus.ReplyDelete
Man! I still want to live there lol.
I love that you are doing all the touristy things in your hometown. Steve and I absolutely loved Boston when we went, but we didn't do the JFK museum. Wish we had!ReplyDelete
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I can't wait to get to do some touristy things on my vacation! Looks like you had an awesome time :)ReplyDelete
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This quick trick came up with some research into how Autodesk's Fusion360 can be used to not only do Mesh-Mesh combintations, but also (in a somewhat roundabout way), do a Body-Mesh combination. This strange approach came up through some discussion with few teachers in a workshop lately.
The Setup
So basically, sometimes you may face a situation where you'll like to insert and incorporate an STL mesh file to your new design. In this example, let's pretend that we are trying to put this squirrel (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:11705) onto a base with some custom text on it. Makes for a nifty gift, doesn't it?
Problem is, since the imported STL is treated as a mesh, it doesn't really want to play nice with the custom designed Base body we created. They live in different worlds almost.
Opening up Mesh Workspace
Took a bit of researching and testing, and finally, it seems like one approach around it is to toggle on access to the "Mesh Workspace" under your user preferences (accessed by clicking your username in the top right portion of the Fusion360 window). Then scroll all the way down into the "Preview" section and clicking the checkbox for Mesh Workspace. This section denotes the various functions of Fusion360 which are still in preview/beta mode so it may or may not work for you.
(Also, this is the case at the time of writing, so these functions may well be baked into Fusion360 in the near future.)
Getting down to Mesh -Fu
Now let's get down to business! A slight workaround now would be to convert the base part here (which is a 3D Body) into a Mesh. Couldn't find a way to do it directly in Fusion360 – so instead, let's simply export it as a STL to be brought back in later as a Mesh.
(Update – There's apparently a way to convert 3d bodies directly into meshes without having to reexport using the "Create | Brep to Mesh" command. This will allow you to skip the exporting as STL and reimporting steps.)
Merging the Meshes
With that done, let's merge the 2 meshes together then! To do this, we've gotten get into the Mesh Workspace by clicking "Edit" in the contextual dropdown menu on the Squirrel Mesh (by right-clicking the mouse).
Here, we will the the top part of the toolbar change to represent the fact that we've come into the Mesh Workspace.
Time to bring the recently exported STL of the Base portion back in using the Create>Insert Mesh function from the Toolbar.
Now we will see the mesh version of the base part get dropped in. It will also be represented as a new Mesh object in the browser in the left part of the screen.
Finally, we can use Modify>Merge Bodies to combine these 2 meshes together! When this step is done, we can click on the "Finish Mesh" button on the extreme right end of the toolbar to get back into the Model Workspace.
Exporting your Newly Merged Model
Now that you're back in the Model Workspace, you should be able to see a single, combined Mesh in the browser. From here, simply right-click on it and save your model as STL or OBJ. Whichever floats your boat.
And here's the final model, all prim and proper and ready to be sliced for 3d printing!
Hope this tip was useful for you (and that Fusion360 upgrades things somewhat to make it easier). Have fun 3d modelling and 3d printing as always! =)

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As Election Day gets closer and closer, we'll be updating The Big Line on a weekly basis.
Here's what we're currently thinking as to the main movers in the top races in Colorado:
Mark Udall (65%)
Cory Gardner (35%)
We don't see either Udall or Gov. John Hickelooper losing in November, but for the first time, we have Udall as a slightly bigger favorite in his respective race. Gardner's campaign has been an absolute mess, and national politicos and reporters are coalescing around the idea that Udall is in the driver's seat now.
John Hickenlooper (60%)
Bob Beauprez (40%)
We have this race tightening a little as Gov. Hickenlooper works his way out of a summer-long campaign funk. For Beauprez, this comes down to a lack of time — too much needs to happen in the next 4-6 weeks for Beauprez to have a realistic shot at knocking off Hickenlooper.
Republican State Treasurer Walker Stapleton has not had a good month, but he's still favored to beat Democrat Betsy Markey. Meanwhile, we have the AG and SOS races as toss-ups at this point, primarily because it's difficult to determine whether any of the candidates can do much to control their own destiny; the amount of money pouring into the races for Senate, Governor, and CD-6 will make it nigh impossible for lower-tier statewide candidates to get their message out.
CD-6 (Aurora-ish)
Andrew Romanoff (55%)
Mike Coffman (45%)
We wrote earlier about our belief that Countdown Coffman is underway following incumbent Rep. Coffman's boorish behavior of late. We've been hearing consistent buzz that Romanoff has nudged ahead as Coffman seeks the momentum he needs to prevent a complete collapse.
Check out the full Big Line 2014 or comment below.


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I introduced the idea of whitelisting as an alternative to traditional definition-based antivirus software in my previous post. Whitelisting is not a new development; it has been around for a while now. In the past, though, IT departments have favored easier-to-use antivirus applications.
However, whitelisting applications have improved to a stage where they could be a viable choice to protect against the proliferation of malware. While mulling over your options, consider these questions I posed to CoreTrace senior technical product manager Wes Miller. Formerly a program manager with Microsoft, Miller now builds the application whitelisting software at CoreTrace. I hope his detailed response will answer any questions that were brought up in my first whitelisting post.
Feel free to post additional questions here, and I will get them to Miller.
What are the advantages of application whitelisting and how does it differ from traditional blacklisting?
Miller: The idea of being able to "blacklist" or not allow a selected application to run on a system is quickly running its course and is now considered by many to be an outdated security approach. Even traditional blacklisting antivirus providers such as McAfee and Symantec are now looking at alternative methods. With the sophistication and ever-changing threat of malware and attacks out there today, it is nearly impossible for the blacklisting method to keep pace.
Instead, many are turning to an application whitelisting approach, which flips the blacklisting theory upside down. Whitelisting only allows applications that are on the whitelist to run. Today's high-security and easy-change application whitelisting solutions simultaneously stop the most sophisticated malware attacks (e.g., rootkits, memory exploits) while allowing users to safely install new applications and have them automatically added to the whitelist without requiring IT involvement.
What are some of the challenges leading to implementation and how can IT managers benefit from this technology?
Miller: Early application whitelisting technologies were dismissed as a viable antivirus method because they often created lockdown and the technology was unable to handle change in an efficient manner. What's more, extra work from already overwhelmed IT staff was required.
Today, there are application whitelisting solutions on the market that can easily automate "trusted change" and reduce maintenance time. With this approach, individual users are able to install and upgrade applications from trusted sources, without involving IT staff. Also, with the threat of malware and unauthorized configuration changes eliminated, there are fewer help desk calls and remediation efforts.
With the amount of emergency patches being issued these days, how can application whitelisting help?
Miller: Reactive security patching is a time-intensive task that is a huge drain on IT resources. With the number of patches on the rise, organizations could benefit greatly from relying on solutions that prevent unauthorized applications from executing in the first place, such as application whitelisting technology, severely reducing the need for patching and thus allowing systems administers to spend more time on other critical IT and security functions.
And now you're wondering why you'd choose one or the the other. Why not blacklisting and whitelisting, for the best of both worlds? IT Business Edge's Carl Weinschenk recently spoke with Bit9's Mario Vuksan about that very topic.


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Winn-Dixie is holding jobs fairs this week simultaneously in Jupiter and Delray Beach for part-time positions.
From 1-6 p.m. Thursday, hiring managers will meet with job applicants at:
14595 S. Military Trail, Delray Beach
3757 Military Trail, Jupiter
Openings include cashiers, baggers, clerks and workers in the deli, bakery, dairy, meat and seafood departments, according to a news release from the company.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online before attending: www.winn-dixie.com/au/Careers.


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Bear Pond Espresso
|Hit the Coffee Spot at Hipster Cafes in Tokyo
|2 Chome-36-12 Kitazawa, Setagaya, Tokyo 155-0031 [map]
277 m from Shimokitazawa Station Odakyu Odawara Line (OH7)Keio Inokashira Line (IN5)
495 m from Higashi-kitazawa Station Odakyu Odawara Line (OH6)
0.6 km from Shin-daita Station Keio Inokashira Line (IN6)
|Monday, Wednesday - Sunday 10:30 am - 1:30 pm. Closed on Tuesdays.
If the phrase "coffee nazi" is not already in popular usage, then I'd like to propose it's introduction for the purpose of categorising this exceedingly good coffee/espresso bar in Shimokitazawa.
Bear Pond Espresso is well known by coffee geeks and punters a like, indeed it inspires other baristas far and wide (see photo below from the cafe Ristr8tto in Chiang Mai, Thailand). And it is for good reason, the coffee here is world class, worth the trip to Shimokitazawa alone.
But back to the "nazi" suffix. These guys are serious about coffee – they have rules. No photos, "espresso time" is limited from morning to early afternoon, and similar to a super popular and cramped standing sushi bar or Ramen joint in Tokyo, you should enjoy your order then leave. There's only a handful of seats, and therefore can quickly fill up, so don't bank on chilling for the whole afternoon. And woe betide anyone how should dare to flip open a their macbook air.
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Dia:Beacon shifted its annual benefit from an evening affair to a midday event on Sunday.
Over the weekend, the Merce Cunningham Dance Company presented its final round of events at Dia:Beacon including one performance for Sunday's private gathering. Alistair Macaulay has a blow by blow of the piece in Tuesday's NY Times.
Artinfo.com ran a little society page blurb and photo gallery on the museum's private benefit, and Martha Stewart and her dogs blogged their experience of the event on their respective blogs - each complete with photos.
VanityFair.com posted a piece with photos by Todd Eberle which also mentions the Starn's party and the Olafur Eliasson opening on Saturday at Bard College.


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Dave Wilton, Saturday, April 07, 2007
A sawbuck is a ten-dollar bill. These bills used to have two large roman numeral tens ("X") on their reverse side, resembling the scaffold for a sawbuck or sawhorse. From The Knickerbocker magazine of 1850:
Send me the two double "saw-bucks."
Sawbuck is not known to be related to buck, meaning a dollar, but the possibility cannot be dismissed. They certainly influenced one another in any case.
(Source:Oxford English Dictionary, 2nd Edition)
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U-WEIGH WEIGHBRIDGE SOFTWARE INFORMATION SHEET 2008 UPDATE DATABASES Our weighbridge software operates under the Microsoft SQL environment, a proven and reliable database system that ensures the fastest and data retrieval. With some modifications we can make use of alternative database systems such as Oracle and MySQL (for server-based database engine) or Access and Paradox (for standalone systems). The software provides databases accommodating the storage of data on customers, products, contractors, vehicles, prices, jobs and cartage rates. The intuitive, mouse and keyboard driven interface allows easy editing and retrieval of data. Multiple levels of searching (ie. Autocompletion of typing, list previews and even wild card searches) allow for the easy exploration of the data. Database records are able to be imported directly from accounting packages such as MYOB and Quickbooks or even higher end systems like SQL, Oracle, JDE and SAP). Data can also be imported and export in Excel and XML formats. As well as allowing the customary storage of contact details such as names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses, the customer database can be used to store linked account numbers (for exporting/linking data directly to an accounting package), credit information (with customers able to be set up with a level of authorised credit and/or have their account put on hold), salesperson details and region or class classifications (useful for reporting). Customers in the database are able to be flagged as active, inactive and prospective. Inactive customers remain accessible in the databases but do not display for the purposes of producing transactions. Reclassifying them to active status is as easy as pressing a button press. Similarly, details of prospective customer can be recorded and converted to active status when required. The addition of the follow-up module allows internal sales people to chase up prospective customers by transmitting emails directly from the software package. Customers in the database can be flagged to receive emails messages on certain dates (notifying them of price changes, modifications to terms). Product details are stored within a centralised product database. A product-by-site database however allows site specific information to be documented for these products. This information includes unique pricing for each site, categorisation and stock totals. This level of filtering allows the weighbridge software to apply the appropriate price for a product depending on the site it was purchased from and maintain individual stock levels for a product (on a site by site basis). Product categorisation also enables category specific reporting. Prices in the system are able to be set at three levels: list prices, special prices for customers and special prices for individual jobs. Prices for all sites can be set up and maintained from a centralised location and then replicated down to the appropriate sites by their prefixes. Individual sites need only ever see their site-specific pricing. The system automatically determines which price to apply at the time of the transaction based on the data stored within these databases. Facilities exist to set expiration dates on prices and even set prices to be rolled in at a future date. No longer do you need to wait to set new prices on the day. Set them up in advance and have them automatically applied for you. The categorisation of products allows distinct customer and product lists to be provided when transactions are being recorded. A condensed selection list reduces both search times by operators and errors. The jobs database allows job specific information (ie. customer, contractor and delivery and product details) to be recorded against a job number. Recalling the job number at transaction time retrieves and sets that information. A job specific price can also be applied. Using a job number also allows an initial ordered amount to be recorded and a progressive total (both load size and dollars) to be tracked with each printed docket. Cartage calculations are configurable within the software. The database is flexible enough to allow different systems of cartage calculation to be utilised and is configurable to allow both the application of cartage to customer's transaction and calculating cartage payable to contractors (a module allowing the creation and printing of recipient created tax invoices is also available). Cartage can consist of a fixed amount, a variable rate (charged on either kilometres or tonnage dependant on setup) or a combination of the two. The most common method implemented is the application of a fixed rate for delivering to a particular zone or suburb. The example here shows how a combination of the two rates can be applied. A vehicle database allows for truck data to be stored. A customer and contactor can be linked to a vehicle and automatically applied during transactions. Truck and trailer tare weights are stored individually; the database allows each vehicle registration to store two distinct (truck and the trailer if applicable) weights. Utilising stored tares in a single weighing makes for quick efficient completion of transactions. On-screen tick boxes allow individual weights to be applied based on the vehicle configuration. The system also adheres to chain of responsibility legislation in facilitating the storage of legal weigh limits (for multiple configurations) and signalling to operators when these legal limits have been exceeded. REPLICATION Multi-site databases are provided for customers with more than one site. The server/client model utilised by the software allows a centralised database to be created with the organisation-wide data. Unique, individualised views of that data can then replicated down to each of the sites displaying specific information on customers and products. A single product can have multiple site-specific prices (where the rate is determined by the site) and exclusive stock levels for each of these sites are also maintained. REPORTS Multiple reports are provided by the software. Reporting is date based (filtered via a start and end date) and displayable transactions are able to be further filtered by site, customer, product, contractor, vehicle, job, order no, location, salesperson and/or category (or any combination of those fields). Filters also exist to differentiate between sales and purchases enabling two distinct sets of reporting. Filtered summary and detailed reports are producible on each of the database categories (reports are available for cartages, contractors, customers, products, product categories and vehicles). Summary reports encapsulate transactional data by displaying only the totals for each category code within the subset of the data being displayed (for instance the customer summary report shows a list of all the customer codes and displays tonnage and dollar amounts for each those codes). A detailed report on the other hand lists each of the individual transactions for each of the category codes (with totals for each group). Special analysis reports are also included for a more advanced breakdown of data. Available reports include an aged pricing report (showing customer usage of products as well as the last date of purchase), an invoice summary (displaying a list of invoices generated by the software), a product analysis report (that breaks down sale tonnage and dollar amounts on a month by month basis) and a customer/product breakdown report (displaying total tonnage, average period, year-to-date and last year-to-date figures for each product grouped by customer). Additional reports can be programmed upon request. TRANSACTION EDITING A transaction editing screen allows operators to modify pre-existing transactions and correct mistakes made at the time of the original transaction. Authorised users (with privileges set locally or from head office) can modify vehicle and customer details as well as update product and pricing information (should it not have been available at the time of transaction or changed in the interim). A reprint facility is provided to print modified or unedited dockets. Authorised users also have the ability to delete dockets. Deleted dockets persist in the system for an indefinite period (in a recycle bin form) until they are either restored (in the case of an incorrect deletion) or fully purged from the system. An event log records details of all edits made to transactions and of any deletions performed. A rollback feature allows edited transactions to be returned back to their original state. INVOICING Invoicing is an optional module that can be activated in the UENS weighbridge package. An onscreen interface displays all the un-invoiced transactions for a selectable period. Filters (eg. customer, date and site prefix) can be used to limit the data to be invoiced. Transactions can then be individually or globally tagged and automatically invoiced by a single button press. The software can be configured to allow one invoice per customer or multiple invoices per customer depending on their job or order numbers. The flexibility of the tagging and filtering system allows invoices to be generated whenever they are required - for whoever requires them. Terms linked to customers in the database can also be used as an additional means of filtering and limiting available transactions. A software configuration item can be enabled to lock out transactions already invoiced and prevent them from further editing (or alternatively the software can be set up to allow changes made to dockets to seamlessly flow through onto invoices that can then be reprinted). Invoices generated by the package can be printed onto pre-printed stationary in a laser printed or dot-matrix format; or alternatively the software can be programmed to print a pre-generated invoice format (similar to the one displayed here) onto plain white paper. The generated invoices can then also be replicated into an accounting package (such as MYOB, Quickbooks, Sage, Attaché, Pronto and SAP) for the purposes of financial reporting. The default implementation utilises the importing facilities of these packages but a direct-to-database interface can be implemented if supported by the third-party package. WEIGHING The weighbridge front-end is available in two strands – attended and unattended. The attended version is designed for operation by a user through standard means of input (keyboard and mouse). All data is input either via selection from an auto-complete pull down menu (the software auto-searching and completing a match in the data as keystrokes are input) or via text data-capture fields. The weight data can be captured directly from a weighbridge indicator or scale (where a serial option is available) and displayed on screen together with the costing and pricing information calculated directly from the captured weights. Multiple transactions can be commenced or in progress at the one time and completed in or out of sequence. The unattended version offers an abridged version of the data capturing facilities of the attended version and is intended to be used entirely by the truck drivers themselves. The simple-to-use interface has been designed around a touch-screen and/or card reader. The screen interface is tailored to the meet the exact data capture requirements of the application - transactions are either completed by a simple swipe of the pre-programmed card or via data input on the virtual keyboard displayed on the touch screen (or even a combination of the two if required). Easily accessible virtual push buttons make navigating through the screens uncomplicated and clear and unambiguous warning messages ensure operator errors are minimised. Both the attended and unattended systems are capable of three different types of weighing: double weighing (where the truck's gross and tare weights are captured via the weighbridge indicator and used to calculate the net product through two separate weighings), stored tare (where a single weighing via the bridge is used together with a stored tare weight from the database to calculate the net product) and no weighing (where a single volume, metered or manually entered weight is used to calculate net product rather than a bridge weight). Split weighing is available in both systems (where the length of the vehicle exceeds the length of the bridge). The attended version also allows manual weights to be entered and the software has the ability to capture gross and tare weights from independent sources (where multiple weighbridges exist). Dockets are automatically printed at the completion of a transaction onto either pre-printed stationary (including dot matrix multiple-copy carbonated paper or pre-printed laser printer stationary), thermal paper, laser printer or any combination therein.
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has selected Rockwell Collins' Pro Line Fusion integrated avionics system for use in the MQ-9B SkyGuardian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). This upgrade to the Predator B Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) system will be used to support UAS access to civil airspace. The RPA system's ground control station will use the advanced avionics technology from Rockwell Collins to support customers and missions that require operations in civil airspace.
The integrated avionics system (see photo) features interactive touchscreen displays and a solid flight management system to support instrument flight rules in civil airspace. The system provides an intuitive operator interface and interactive touchscreen map to simplify guidance for SkyGuardian operators while allowing them to access civil airspace features integrated with a graphical representation of the existing ground control station.
"Our Pro Line Fusion avionics bring a proven, civil-certified pedigree from manned aviation to unmanned systems," said Dave Schreck, vice-president and general manager, Airborne Solutions, for Government Systems at Rockwell Collins. "The flexibility of the system enables its application for UAS.
"This program with GA-ASI will help pave the way and set the standards for UAS platforms accessing controlled civil airspace," he added. According to General Atomics, the MQ-9B SkyGuardian is the first RPA system of its kind designed to be compliant with international airworthiness standards.


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About Us
CRUX | by David Robinson, 1993
This powerful work of art by Canadian Sculptor David Robinson was originally intended for Regent College. It came up for sale however, and was bought by Walter and Laura Ruloff who offered it to Cates Hill Chapel as a gift. The congregation accepted the piece in 2000, upon completion of the church building.
David Robinson had a specific aim in mind for this work. He had long wanted to create a sculpture that embodied the cross and the resurrection in one piece. The broken cross (not visible below in this photograph) and the halo which lifts the figure, are intended to demonstrate this.


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What's New
Latest Releases
R2019b (version 7.3) - Sep 2019
Version 7.3, part of Release 2019b, includes the following enhancements:
- Reduced Data Copies: Generate code with fewer data copies for models that use Data Store Memory blocks to store large bus structures in a model reference hierarchy
- Optimized C++ for Reusable Functions: Generate C++ code for reusable functions as private methods inside a class, unless reused across models
- SIMD Vectorization for Loops: Use SIMD intrinsics to vectorize loops and arrays for Intel and Arm® processors
- SIL/PIL Manager: Perform one-click back-to-back testing using software-in-the-loop (SIL) and processor-in-the-loop (PIL) simulations
- Code Coverage in Code View: View code coverage results from SIL and PIL testing in the Code view
- Symbolic Dimensions: Use symbolic dimensions in Stateflow charts using C action language
- Calibration and Monitoring Through XCP and Third-Party Tools: Generate code that supports parameter tuning and signal monitoring through an ASAM MCD-1 XCP communication channel and third-party calibration tools such as ETAS INCA and Vector CANape
- PX4 Autopilots Support from Embedded Coder: Use Cygwin as the recommended toolchain on Windows to build and deploy algorithms to Pixhawk autopilots
See the Release Notes for details.
R2019a (version 7.2) - Mar 2019
Version 7.2, part of Release 2019a, includes the following enhancements:
- Library-based code generation: Generate reusable C/C++ static libraries, with well-defined function interfaces, directly from Simulink Libraries
- Concurrent execution of for-loops: Multithread for-loops to improve code execution speed of MATLAB Function, MATLAB System, and ForEach subsystem blocks
- Code metrics in code view: View metrics information directly in Simulink Editor
- Reusable custom storage classes across referenced models: Reduce memory consumption for model reference using Reusable custom storage classes
- Lookup table optimization: Generate optimized code from Lookup Table blocks refactored by Simulink Check
- AUTOSAR Blockset replaces Embedded Coder Support Package for AUTOSAR Standard: Generate AUTOSAR-compliant C/C++ code and XML component descriptions for AUTOSAR Classic and Adaptive Platforms using AUTOSAR Blockset and Embedded Coder
- Embedded Coder™ Support Package for PX4® Autopilots: Generate, build, and deploy Simulink® models on Pixhawk® flight controllers
See the Release Notes for details.
R2018b (version 7.1) - Sep 2018
Version 7.1, part of Release 2018b, includes the following enhancements:
Model Architecture and Design
- Multi-Instance Code Generation: Generate multi-instance code for top and referenced models that are based on rates, exported functions, or rates and exported functions
- Code Preview in Embedded Coder Dictionary: Verify pseudocode preview as you select data, function, and memory section properties
- AUTOSAR Run-Time Calibration: Map internal signals, states, and model workspace parameters to AUTOSAR component memory and internal parameters for calibration
Code Generation
- Code View in Code Perspective: View generated code directly in Code Perspective
- Multi-Dimensional Arrays: Preserve array dimensions for parameters and lookup tables in generated code
- Texas Instruments C2000: Use DMA and CAN blocks for all supported C28x devices with the addition of DMA for F28x7x/F28004x and CAN for F28004x
- STM32F7 Tuning and Monitoring: Perform external mode simulation on STM32F7 for parameter tuning and signal monitoring by using XCP over TCP/IP or UART (Serial)
- Execution-Time Profiling: Specify profiling granularity through model-wide and blockspecific controls
- Inplace Optimization for Assignment Blocks: Reduce data copies for Assignment blocks
See the Release Notes for details.
R2018a (version 7.0) - Mar 2018
Version 7.0, part of Release 2018a, includes the following enhancements:
Model Architecture and Design
- Embedded Coder Dictionary: Create custom code generation definitions for data and functions
- AUTOSAR Release 4.3: Import and export AUTOSAR XML schema version 4.3
Data, Function, and File Definition
- Function-Prototype Control: Configure step function name with void void interface
- Local Storage Class: Preserve local variables with
Localizablestorage class
Code Generation
- Code Perspective: Customize Simulink desktop for code generation workflows
- TI C2000 IPC Block: Support for Inter-Processor Communications for F2837xD in TI C2000 Support Package
- Single Instruction, Multiple Data (SIMD) Intrinsics: Generate code with optimized load and store operations for use with Intel processors with SSE/AVX support
See the Release Notes for details.
R2017b (version 6.13) - Sep 2017
Version 6.13, part of Release 2017b, includes the following enhancements:
Model Architecture and Design
- Function Interfaces: Generate multi-instance functions from export-function models and control scope of Simulink functions
- AUTOSAR Compositions and Basic Software: Import AUTOSAR compositions and simulate diagnostic and memory services
Code Generation
- Cross-Release Code Integration: Reuse code from models containing model references, global I/O, data stores, and parameters
- RAM Reduction: Reduce data copies in For Each subsystems and reuse buffers of different sizes
- Reusable Storage Class: Specify reusable custom storage classes anywhere on a path
- Multiple Processor SIL/PIL Testing: Perform SIL or PIL component tests on different processors simultaneously
See the Release Notes for details.
R2017a (version 6.12) - Mar 2017
See highlights and screen shots.
Version 6.12, part of Release 2017a, includes the following enhancements:
Model Architecture and Design
arxmlFile Import: Flexibly model imported periodic, asynchronous, and initialization runnables
Data, Function, and File Definition
- Function Interface: Return nonvoid type for scalar output of reusable functions
Code Generation
- Cross-Release Code Integration: Reuse model reference code generated from previous releases
- TI Code Composer Studio (CCS): Generate projects for CCS versions 5 and 6 with Embedded Coder Target for TI C2000
- Data Copy Reduction: Generate fewer data copies and use less RAM for buses, data stores, and model blocks
- Code Efficiency: Improve loop fusion for Sum of Elements blocks and generate less code for temporal logic in Stateflow
- SIL and PIL Testing: Log signals inside exported functions and stream signals to Simulation Data Inspector during simulation
See the Release Notes for details.
R2016b (version 6.11) - Sep 2016
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Version 6.11, part of Release 2016b, includes the following enhancements:
- Cross-Release Code Integration: Reuse code generated from earlier releases
- Simulink Function Code Interface: Configure generated C/C++ function interfaces for Simulink Function and Function Caller blocks
- Compound Operation Code Replacement: Replace "Multiply Shift Right Arithmetic" and "Multiply Divide" in generated code with a single custom operation
- AUTOSAR Basic Software (BSW) Services: Simulate BSW including Diagnostic Event Manager (DEM) and NVRAM Manager (NvM)
- AUTOSAR Parameters: Model STD_AXIS and COM_AXIS lookup table parameters, export SwRecordLayouts, and apply SwAddrMethods
- Cortex-M7 Target Support Package: Generate code for STM32F746G-Discovery Board
- Data Reuse and Memory Reduction: Reuse global data for nonreusable subsystems and reduce data copies with user-specified buffers
- Code Optimizations: Generate more efficient code with select-assign-iterator pattern and matrix padding operations
See the Release Notes for details.
R2016a (version 6.10) - Mar 2016
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Version 6.10, part of Release 2016a, includes the following enhancements:
- Compile-Time Dimensions: Generate compiler directives (#define) for implementing signal dimensions
- Compile-Time Variants: Generate compiler directives (#if) for variant choices specified with Variant Source and Variant Sink blocks
- C++ Code Generation: Use referenced models with multitasking, export-functions, and virtual buses
- MISRA C:2012 Compliance: Check block names and Assignment blocks by using the Model Advisor
- AUTOSAR Round Trip: Automate model additions for update and merge of ARXML files
- Data Buffer Reuse: Use same variable for multiple signals in a path by using the same Reusable storage class specification
- In/Out Arguments: Specify same variable name for in/out arguments of MATLAB Function and Model blocks
- SIL/PIL Data Access: Use vector Get/Set custom storage class and C++ parameter access methods
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It's WWII. The Germans have supermen, and the English have warlocks. Game on!
During the years between the first and second World Wars, Germany creates the Institute of Human Advancement (Institut Menschlichen Vorsprung) to explore the possibility of "Germanic potential." The institute's research is cruel and wicked but successfully produces a squadron of superkids specifically bred to fight for the Fatherland. The first graduation class includes a "burning man," an "insubstantial man," a telekinetic, and a woman with precognitive gifts. It's like a Nazi version of Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters.
In response to these Aryan supermen, England enlists a warren of warlocks. Magic, it seems, is the only thing that will save queen and country. Initially the warlocks are able to neutralize Germany's übermenschen, but things get complicated very quickly. Note to self: when negotiating a deal with the Eidolons, make sure to read the fine print carefully.
Bitter Seeds puts a new and exciting spin on superhero fiction. The author is a member of the Wild Cards collective and he's comfortable creating an alternate history that integrates magicmen and supermen. Along the way, he's created a terrifying character named Gretel. A seer imbued with godlike prescience, she's the Reich's greatest weapon. She's also a monster feared even by the Schutzstaffel. In a word: Fantastisch!
[Bitter Seeds / By Ian Tregillis / First Printing: April 2010 / ISBN: 9780765321503]


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Trey Smith
Today we're taking a look at the article, The Postal Service Outrage, by Dave Johnson of The Campaign for America's Future. In previous posts, we looked at Bullet Points 1 and 2.
Bullet Point #3: Unlike other government agencies (like the military) since 1970 the Postal Service is required to break even. Once more: the Department of Defense is not required to break even.
If you think about it, we basically could end all of our wars -- including the drone war -- if we required the Department of Defense to break even every year. Our military aggression is funded almost solely through borrowing. So, if we only could borrow an amount that we could repay by the end of the year, we couldn't attack much of anyone!
What about the FBI and Homeland Security. How much could they accomplish if they too were mandated to break even each year?
It certainly makes one wonder WHY the USPS -- and no one else -- is stuck with this unreasonable mandate. If we didn't know any better, you would almost think that Congress purposely was trying to ruin the USPS. But, why, oh why, would they want to do that?
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Welcome mountain bikers, walkers, trail runners
For the Wombat Forest trails and Central Highlands visitor — helpful guides and links to where mountain bike riders, bush walkers and trail runners are welcome.
Local or visiting?
Like to join a ride? Check out Daylesford Bike Riders FB page.
Like to join a bush walk? Meet Fridays 0900 at Lost Children monument, Central Springs Rd, adjacent to Midland Highway. Also check out the Great Dividing Trail Assn monthly walks.
Iconic Trails & Maps
Since 1999 we have mountain biked and run most of the 278km of Great Dividing Trail Network and its glistening partner, The Goldfields Track.
March 2019 the Great Dividing Trail Network welcomed the new edition of the Lerderderg Track map, Daylesford – Blackwood – Bacchus Marsh.
In a more easily handled format than the previous map, printed on Pretex water & tear resistant stock, this map shows both the walk route and the alternative bike sections. At 90kms length and 700m elevation difference, this is a challenging ride.
All these maps may be purchased from Daylesford Visitor Information Centre or online at gdta.org.au
Local Trail Maps
The Wombat Station trail map covers all roads and tracks between Eganstown and Wombat Station. Printed on Pretex, a water & tear resistant stock, this A3 size map folds easily for your pocket. Just $8.95 at Daylesford Visitor & Information Centre.
Free downloadable A4 pdf local trail maps are available at spacountryexplorer.org.au. These maps will be progressively moved to this website.
Community Maps
Ken Dowling as MapSport Cartographic produces maps for organisations such as landcare groups, land managers, sport clubs.


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SPACE – The James Webb Space Telescope, scheduled for launch in 2018, is NASA's next big thing, and the planned replacement for the famous Hubble Space Telescope. Big, expensive, and ambitious, the telesope is exactly all that, but why does NASA need it?
Since it's launch in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope has changed the way we look at the universe by providing us with data and images one simply cannot obtain from an earth-based telescope; it's most famous image, the Hubble Ultra-Deep Field, captured light which was 13 billion years old, and showed us some of the earliest galaxies in our universe. Today though, the gears are set in motion to create a new space telescope; one which will dwarf the Hubble in both size and scope; The James Webb Space Telescope.
The Hubble Ultra-Deep Field. Nearly every visible point of light in the image is a galaxy
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has been under planning since 1996. Its development has been wrought with delays and budget increases; initially planned for a 2007 launch costing 0.5 billion USD, the project is currently planned for a 2018 launch, and the cost has soared to 8.7 billion USD. There were also talks of cancelation in 2011, but the project survived, thankfully. With the space shuttle fleet grounded, the JWST represents one of the last big space missions for NASA.
Size comparison between the Hubble and JWST collecting areas
A number of features set the telescope apart from it's older brother, the Hubble. Perhaps the most striking difference is that though the James Webb has approximately half the mass of the Hubble, the collecting area on the telescope is more than five times larger, totaling 25 m2, compared to Hubble's 4.5 m2. The collecting area is composed of a honeycomb structure of 18 gold-coated hexagonal mirror segments (the Hubble used a single mirror). The larger collecting area means the telescope can take in more light, and thus see deeper into the universe.


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Fund Evaluation Group, LLC (FEG) released the results from the FEG 2016 Community Foundation Survey, which investigated an array of investment and enterprise topics.
Based on client feedback that current surveys available to community foundations often are too narrow in scope, FEG expanded their own survey—first issued in 2014 with the explicit goal of providing a peer comparison for spending policy and asset allocation—to include fresh perspectives on topics such as fundraising, donor advised funds, technology, grant cycles, and responsive / mission-based investing.
Some of the key findings on select investment and enterprise topics are provided below:
- 26% of community foundations surveyed have investments in Responsive Investing Strategies—a broad term encompassing Environmental, Social and Governance, Mission Related Investing, Program-Related Investing, and Socially Responsible Investing.
- 60% of community foundations allowed donors to have their accounts managed by outside advisors.
- Asset allocation findings highlighted two areas that are different depending on the size of the community foundation.
- Larger foundations allocate more to hedge funds. Median allocations ranged from 0% for community foundations with less than $25 million in assets, to 19% for community foundations with more than $250 million in assets. The average allocation to hedge funds was 10%.
- Community foundations with greater than $250 million in assets express a more favorable opinion of active strategies relative to smaller foundations; however, the majority of community foundations were balanced or neutral in preference between active and passive investment strategies.
- Spending policy findings showed that the average foundation spends 4.5% of its assets per annum, and the most common spending policy methodology is a 3-year moving average.
The survey was issued to Community Foundations nationwide. FEG received 88 responses from foundations in 30 states with assets ranging from less than $25 million to greater than $1 billion.
"We have worked with community foundations for more than 28 years and understand that investments are one part of the equation for enterprise considerations that community foundation professionals must address as they work to fulfill their missions," said Becky Wood, Head of Consulting at FEG. "We believe looking at the enterprise holistically adds greater value to our clients. Our survey provides a platform for community foundations to discuss their investment portfolios as well as the broader issues pertinent to community foundations."
To learn more, visit www.feg.com/cfsurvey.
About Fund Evaluation Group, LLC: Fund Evaluation Group, LLC (FEG) provides investment consulting, portfolio management, and research services to clients nationwide. Established in 1988, the independently-owned firm has approximately $50 billion in total client assets under advisement. FEG service lines include FEG Consulting, which provides traditional, non-discretionary investment consulting services to institutions; FEG OCIO, which provides outsourced CIO and discretionary portfolio management services for institutions; FEG Research, which provides traditional and alternative strategies' investment manager research, due diligence, and monitoring; and FEG Managed Portfolios, which provides a series of turnkey portfolios for financial intermediaries. For more information, visit www.feg.com.
1 As of March 31, 2016. Assets under Advisement include the assets of FEG and its affiliated entities. Some asset values may not be readily available at the most recent quarter end, therefore the previous quarter's values were used for this calculation. The values may be higher or lower, depending on the current market conditions. These accounts are typically non-discretionary only. Assets under Advisement includes both discretionary assets , over which FEG has full trading authority, and non-discretionary assets which we advise and make recommendations on, but may not have authority to execute or facilitate trades on behalf of the client. AUA includes approximately $47 billion in non-discretionary assets. AUM includes approximately $2.8 billion under discretion and approximately $829 million under discretion in FEG affiliates.


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Marc Overmars fears a melt-down of the current batch of Dutch masters if Holland fail to beat the Republic of Ireland today and miss out on the World Cup finals for the first time since 1986.
The former Arsenal winger, who moved to Barcelona last year in a £30m deal with Emmanuel Petit, said: "I think it would be worse than losing the semi-final of Euro 2000 against Italy last year - a big bombshell for the people of Holland - especially considering the quality of players we have.
"And you could say that quite a few of our players are maybe in the later stages of their careers. It could be the end for them as internationals."
Ireland need only a draw to practically guarantee finishing second in Group Two and earn at least a place in the play-offs for a spot in the Japan and South Korea finals next summer.
But manager Mick McCarthy also knows that his own five-year tenure in the job could now hinge on the result of today's momentous match.
He said: "We are unbeaten at home in 13 competitive matches since I've been manager and currently it is also 13 matches since we've lost any game.
"But I am aware of the consequences of failure now. There will be calls for my head as national coach.
"It is bizarre, almost cruel, that everything could come down to this one particular game."
It is a similar make-or-break scenario facing Dutch boss Louis van Gaal.
He admitted: "Not reaching the finals would be a disaster - for the players, for the Dutch people and for me the coach."


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What are the Best Probiotics for SCD?
When you're on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, or SCD, to control gastrointestinal issues, it's important to consume probiotics so you can replace the unhealthy bacteria in your system with friendly ones. According to the Harvard Medical School's Family Health Guide, "Clinical trial results are mixed, but several small studies suggest that certain probiotics may help maintain remission of ulcerative colitis and prevent relapse of Crohn's disease." Digestion-aiding Lactobacillus acidophilus is the most recommended probiotic for SCD, and bifidus strains should be avoided.
Homemade Yogurt
Many SCD followers believe that homemade SCD yogurt is the best and most effective way to get your daily dose of probiotics. This is because Elaine Gotschall, M.D., the creator of the diet, studied probiotics for a year and concluded that, while "Lactobacillus acidophilus had been shown to be very helpful for many schizophrenics, bowel patients, etc. over a period of 100 years," patients on the diet should keep ingestion of probiotic supplements to a minimum in favor of getting helpful bacteria from SCD yogurt. SCD yogurt can be made at home with a standard yogurt maker, but must be left to incubate for a full 24 hours to remove all lactose. Store-bought yogurt can't replace it, because no commercial yogurt is actually fermented long enough; yogurt forms after about eight hours of incubation, so manufacturers have no incentive to increase their production time threefold.
If you don't want to make your own yogurt, several brands of SCD supplements are available, including GI Pro Health's SCDophilus. It's available in 3+ billion or 10+ billion CFU (colony forming unit) capsules, and is designed specifically to be used in conjunction with the Specific Carbohydrate Diet. Dr. Gotschall recommended starting with 3 billion CFU per day, and working up to no more than 9 billion for kids, although adults can monitor their own reactions and try the 10 billion formulation if desired. SCDophilus has a plant-based cellulose base that doesn't contain any components not allowed on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, and is free of the allergens casein, milk, gluten, wheat, corn, rice, soy, yeast, starch, disaccharide sugars, maltodextrin, polysaccharides, MSG, stearates, artificial coloring, artificial sweeteners and preservatives.
Kirkman Labs Lactobacillus Acidophilus
Kirkman's hypoallergenic L. acidophilus is also formulated to be SCD-compliant, and doesn't contain any gluten, wheat, soy, milk, casein, yeast, gelatin, flavorings, colorings or preservatives. It contains 3 billion CFUs of L. acidophilus per capsule, and nothing else. It's designed to colonize the intestinal tract to support immunity, and control diarrhea or constipation.
Klaire Labs SCD-Compliant L. Acidophilus
Klaire's SCD-compliant acidophilus uses the same strain of L. acidophilus as featured in their regular multispecies blends of probiotics, which are certified by the nonprofit biological resource center, ATCC. It's in a purified plant cellulose base, and contains 3+ billion CFUs in each capsule.
Lyo-San Acidophilus and Yogurt Capsules
Lyo-San's probiotic capsules, which contain a blend of acidophilus and yogurt, are available at the online SCD store, LucysKitchenShop.com. Each enteric-coated capsule contains 3 billion CFUs of acidophilus. Lucy Rosset, the owner of the site and author of "Lucy's Specific Carbohydrate Diet Cookbook," follows the SCD herself and only features products that were personally approved by Dr. Gottschall.
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HONG KONG -- Hong Kong authorities said Monday there was no anti-Philippine sentiment in the city and dismissed rumors that employers sacked Filipino maids to vent their anger over the Manila hostage bloodbath.
Messages circulated among the city's 200,000-strong Filipino community last week claiming that more than 30 Filipino domestic helpers lost their jobs after the hostage crisis, in which eight Hong Kong tourists were killed.
Fears within the migrant community were further heightened by unfounded reports that three Filipinos were killed in Hong Kong last week.
Ngai Wing-chit, deputy secretary for security, said there was no evidence to support any of the rumors.
"We do not see the emergence of an anti-Philippines sentiment in Hong Kong," he told a press briefing.
"I have asked my immigration colleague to check the actual situation, and they do not see a trend of Filipino maids being sacked."
The average number of early job contract terminations among Filipino helpers remained unchanged at about 150 a day last week, he said, citing immigration statistics from June to August.
Mr. Ngai also praised the tens of thousands of Hong Kong people who participated in a memorial rally on Sunday for being calm and orderly.
There had been concerns about clashes between the rally group and mourners at a candlelight vigil held in central Hong Kong by Filipino unions.
Disgraced ex-policeman Rolando Mendoza, armed with an assault rifle, hijacked a busload of Hong Kong tourists in Manila on Aug. 23 in an apparent bid to win his old job back and be cleared of extortion charges.
Eight tourists and the gunman were killed in the final stages of the 12-hour ordeal, when ill-equipped police launched an assault on the bus in a drama that unfolded live on television screens around the world.
Questions have been raised over whether the victims were killed by the hostage-taker or the police.


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- Keep away from excessive moisture.
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- Professional rug cleaning recommended as needed.
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Canon to show cutting-edge technologies at
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Canon has announced the details of its presence at IBC, the leading global trade show for media and broadcast professionals to be held at the RAI exhibition and convention centre in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from 12-16 September 2014.
An IBC exhibitor for more than three decades, Canon will be showcasing its entire line-up of broadcast solutions and technologies at IBC 2014, including the recently announced CN7x17 KA S – the company's first-ever cinema lens to feature a servo drive unit.
Live 4K demonstrations
With growing consumer demand for Ultra High Definition content, there's never been more focus on the industry to provide the equipment and services required to move professional broadcasting to the next generation. To reflect this, visitors will be able to experience Canon's full range of cutting-edge solutions as well as live demonstrations including 4K output from studio camera configurations and live colour grading enabled by its 4K reference monitors.
Kieran Magee, Marketing Director, Professional Imaging, Canon Europe said: "We've already seen some dramatic shifts in the industry this year and Canon's presence at IBC 2014 is a reflection of changing times. The bar for quality content is rising every year. Canon is at the forefront of the creative industry, providing products and solutions that professionals need to craft outstanding content, whether in HD or 4K. Helping our customers to capture and tell stories has never been more important. The portfolio of products, and expertise, we're displaying this year is a demonstration of the tools that they are using to set new standards every day."
Extensive lens and camera technologies
Highlighting Canon's commitment to providing an unrivalled choice of creative products and solutions, attendees to IBC 2014 can experience the extensive Canon range of professional lens and camera technologies, including the full power of its optics portfolio. Broadcast professionals will be able to get 'hands-on' with over 100 lenses with a vast array of focal lengths and types; from ENG to Cinema to EF lenses. The stand will also display the entire line-up of Canon's XF-series and XA-series camcorders, providing visitors with the opportunity to 'Touch and Try' the recently announced XF205 and XF200 models, as well as the company's pioneering range of Cinema EOS products.
In addition to Canon's on-stand experts, a selection of independent industry professionals will also be on-hand to present on an exciting array of topics, sharing their experiences of using Canon products and answering visitors' questions.
- Canon's IBC 2014 stand will be in Hall 11 (Stand E50) of the RAI exhibition and conference centre in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from 12-16 September 2014.


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Founded in the 17th century, the Paris Opera corps de ballet, the oldest academic dance company in the world, has always continued to develop its art. Since 1713 and the creation of the Opera Dance School, the steps, techniques and inspirations have never ceased to change, while maintaining the greatest respect for tradition.
Likewise, on a number of occasions the master shoemaker Merlet has revolutionized the construction of pointe shoes, by adopting the stitch-and-return method, for example, which gives the shoes unparalleled suppleness and comfort. As the licensed supplier of dance shoes to the Paris Opera, Merlet works closely with male and female dancers to improve the comfort, lightness and elegance of dance shoes, fulfilling the exacting needs of leading stars, and now does the same for you too, in your daily life.
A very special partnership
The Paris Opera has chosen the artisan shoemaker Merlet to create its prestigious collection of city shoes: "Like a dancer's dream". At Verneuil-sur-Vienne near Limoges, where the Merlet dance shoes are crafted, a new workshop has been created specially to produce this collection dedicated to all women inspired by dance. It is here that each shoe is conceived, designed and stitched by hand, to achieve perfection through innovation. The traditions of dance are interpreted in beautiful, comfortable shoes that can be worn from morning to night.
The very highest values
Benjamin Beytout, Deputy Sales and Development Director at the Paris Opera, says this about the development of the Paris Opera brand and its first shoe license agreement with Merlet:
"We are developing our brand while keeping a close control over the quality of products produced under our license. We work with companies that have real expertise and share our values of excellence. The French company Merlet, a specialist in pointe shoes, corresponds perfectly to the type of partner we want to work with. We are delighted to be launching our first collection of shoes with them; naturally these shoes are high-end and offer female customers a 'ballerina' experience every day."


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The best option to prevent your home's gutters from getting clogged with debris and leaves is usually to add gutter guards that were specifically created for that purpose. In the latest Consumer Reports review of the best gutter guards on the market today, nearly every option proved to be either "very good" or "excellent" at keeping out debris and protecting gutters from heavy rainfall.
The only problem is that there are so many options on the market, with a wide variety of price points. So where do you start? Here is the trusted opinion of one of the best company in the business eavestrough repair.
First, you'll want to become familiar with the different types of gutter guards available. There are two main categories – covers and screens. The covers are meant to stand on top of the gutters to prevent debris from getting in. They are made from a wide variety of materials, including copper, aluminum, plastic, wire mesh, nylon, and foam. But most people opt for screens – these are typically made of wire mesh, nylon or foam and are usually both cheaper and easier to assemble. These screens look like pieces of metal with holes in them.
Which leads to the next obvious criterion for selecting a gutter guard for your home: Are you willing to turn this into a DIY home project, or would you prefer to hire a gutter contractor? The main advantage of a DIY home project, of course, is the cost. Most gutter screens are meant to be easily attached either to the gutter itself or the roof shingles (depending on the slope of your roof). The gutter covers, though, usually require the help of a professional.
It is a rule of thumb to best to budget at least $3,000 for a full installation of a gutter guard system if you're hiring a professional The general pricing guideline is that these systems cost about $20-$30 per foot, so depending on the size of the home, that $3,000 budget might increase in size dramatically if you're living in a fabulous mansion in one of the best neighborhoods of Toronto
According to the Consumer Reports survey, the three best DIY gutter guard systems are Gutterglove, Amerimax, and Raindrop. Other brands to keep in mind are The Waterfall, Leaf Pro and Raingo Generally speaking, these are all either "very good" or "excellent" at preventing debris and water build up.
Gutterglove, Amerimax, and Raindrop are all screens, while The Waterfall, Leaf Pro and Raingo are all surface tension gutter guards. Regarding price, they can range dramatically, with the Amerimax systems coming in at the cheapest ($0.30 per foot) and the Gutterglove systems coming in at the most expensive ($8.95 per foot). If you need a contractor to help with these guards, expect to budget another $100-$150 for their time and labor.
The prices shoot up dramatically from there, once you move into the "professional" gutter guards. The top systems, as rated by Consumer Reports, were Leaf Filter ($20/foot), Gutter Topper ($23/foot), Leaf Guard ($30/foot) and Waterloov ($20/foot). Other top brands include K-Guard and Gutter Helmet.
Keep in mind – with the exception of Leaf Filter, these pro gutter guard systems are all surface tension systems and are more visible from a distance than screens are. If the aesthetics of your home's exterior are important to you, this is definitely something that you'll want to keep in mind.
Ultimately, while the cost of a gutter guard system can be expensive upfront, it can save you more money down the road and can ease the annual task of cleaning out the gutters. Often, if you go to a major home improvement store like Home Depot or Lowe's, they'll be able to connect you with a home contractor with top references. If you're not sure about going the DIY route, this might be the best option.
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Call for Abstract: Phenomenology (Mcmaster, Canadá)
Por Jorge Luis Fabra Zamora (email@example.com)
Les comparto el siguiente call for abstract de mi universidad, McMaster. Más información, aquí.
Les comparto el siguiente call for abstract de mi universidad, McMaster. Más información, aquí.
Call for AbstractsThe Phenomenological Method to the Madness
The McMaster Closet Phenomenologists invite submissions of abstracts to our upcoming student conference, to take place Saturday, April 6, 2013 at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. The focus of this meeting will be Applied Phenomenology, broadly construed as using phenomenological approaches to solve currently relevant philosophical problems.
The conference will consist of two undergraduate panels and two graduate panels, each consisting of three panel members, as well as a keynote. Final drafts of individual contributions should be prepared for 15 minute presentations for undergraduates, and 20-25 minute presentations for graduates.
Submissions should consist of a 300-500 word abstract and cv, sent as separate attachments by email to firstname.lastname@example.com. Please specify your level and contact information in the body of the email containing your submission. Abstracts should be prepared for blind review, and files should be submitted in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format. The deadline for submissions is January 15, 2013. Notifications of acceptance will be sent out by January 31, 2013.


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A tiny problem with our entire Islamism vs. Secularism debate
Came across this bittersweet little gem in the New Age Xtra:
SHARIATULLAH was angry. As he slowly tended his right shoulder blade with his shaking left hand, his silent stare at the traffic police officer who had lurched at him with the stick was that of fury... Shariatullah was now adamant to know of his fault. Even a week back it was okay to turn left at the junction onto the main road. Each question he asked was followed by another blow of the police officer. As the traffic had started to get chaotic, the officer retreated, and Shariatullah sat down on the footpath a few yards from the junction keeping his rickshaw by his side. 'I have no problem in following the rules. But this cannot be Allah'r bichar [justice of Allah]. They make up new ones every other day. Do they know what they want? When will they stop?'
It serves as an intro to Dhaka's essentially unplanned nature, but I'm not interested in that at the moment. I'd just like to point out two things, the first socio-political the second socio-literary:
1) The man's invocation of Divine Law against the abuses of Temporal Law. How would militant secularists who also want justice deal with this? (If you're only interested in the removal of religion from the public sphere even at the cost of justice, get thee behind me Hitchens!)
More specifically, how would the "militantly secular" (click on the article: it's THEIR term) gentlemen, suspicious of every bearded man and (non-bearded) madrassah, quoted in this article deal with this situation? Let me quote the freedom fighter Shahriar Kabir from the article:
"We wanted a secular democracy," he said. "Three million people were killed during the Liberation War. If we now have to accept Islam as the basis of politics to run the country, then what was wrong with Pakistan?"
Wow! I can't even begin describe the confusion of communalism, religion-based politics and religiosity inherent in that sentence.
2) Does anyone else think that the name Shariatullah is especially appropriate for someone who just invoked the rightness of the law of God? Not the first instance of magical reality that I've noticed in Dhaka. Not the first by a long way! Reminded me of Marquez's assertion as he accepted his Nobel Prize:
"I dare to think that it is this outsized reality, and not just its literary expression, that has deserved the attention of the Swedish Academy of Letters...Poets and beggars, musicians and prophets, warriors and scoundrels, all creatures of that unbridled reality, we have had to ask but little of imagination, for our crucial problem has been a lack of conventional means to render our lives believable. This, my friends, is the crux of our solitude."
In other words, not even "magic realism" can adequately capture our magical reality.
I really hope they used his real name.