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In the last decade there's been a move away from raw CPU speed as an indicator of performance. Back when single cores were the norm it was an easy way to judge which CPU would be faster than the other in a general sense however the switch to multiple cores threw this into question. Partly this comes from architecture decisions and software's ability to make use of multiple cores but it also came hand in hand with a stalling CPU speeds. This is mostly a limitation of current technology as faster switching meant more heat, something most processors could not handle more of. This could be set to change however as research out IBM's Thomas J. Watson Research Center proposes a new way of constructing transistors that overcomes that limitation.
Current day processors, whether they be the monsters powering servers or the small ones ticking away in your smartwatch, are all constructed through a process called photolithography. In this process a silicon wafer is covered in a photosensitive chemical and then exposed to light through a mask. This is what imprints the CPU pattern onto the blank silicon substrate, creating all the circuitry of a CPU. This process is what allows us to pack billions upon billions of transistors into a space little bigger than your thumbnail. However it has its limitations related to things like the wavelength of light used (higher frequencies are needed for smaller features) and the purity of the substrate. IBM's research takes a very different approach by instead using carbon nanotubes as the transistor material and creating features by aligning and placing them rather than etching them in.
Essentially what IBM does is take a heap of carbon nanotubes, which in their native form are a large unordered mess, and then aligns them on top of a silicon wafer. When the nanotubes are placed correctly, like they are in the picture shown above, they form a transistor. Additionally the researchers have devised a method to attach electrical connectors onto these newly formed transistors in such a way that their electrical resistance is independent of their width. What this means is that the traditional limitation of increasing heat with increased frequency is now decoupled, allowing them to greatly reduce the size of the connectors potentially allowing for a boost in CPU frequency.
The main issue such technology faces is that it is radically different from the way we currently manufacture CPUs today. There's a lot of investment in current lithography based fabs and this method likely can't make use of that investment. So the challenge these researchers face is creating a scalable method with which they can produce chips based on this technology, hopefully in a way that can be adapted for use in current fabs. This is why you're not likely to see processors based on this technology for some time, probably not for another 5 years at least according to the researchers.
What it does show though is that there is potential for Moore's Law to continue for a long time into the future. It seems whenever we brush up against a fundamental limitation, one that has plagued us for decades, new research rears its head to show that it can be tackled. There's every chance that carbon nanotubes won't become the new transistor material of choice but insights like these are what will keep Moore's Law trucking along.
Artificial neural networks, a computational framework that mimmics biological learning processes using statistics and large data sets, are behind many of the technological marvels of today. Google is famous for employing some of the largest neural networks in the world, powering everything from their search recommendations to their machine translation engine. They're also behind numerous other innovations like predictive text inputs, voice recognition software and recommendation engines that use your previous preferences to suggest new things. However these networks aren't exactly portable, often requiring vast data centers to produce the kinds of outputs we expect. IBM is set to change that however with their TrueNorth architecture, a truly revolutionary idea in computing.
The chip, 16 of which are shown above welded to a DARPA SyNAPSE board, is most easily thought of as a massively parallel chip comprising of some 4096 processes cores. Each of these cores contains 256 programmable synapses, totalling around 1 million per chip. Interestingly whilst the chip's transistor count is on the order of 5.4 billion, which for comparison is just over double of Intel's current offering, it uses a fraction of the power you'd expect it to: a mere 70 milliwatts. That kind of power consumption means that chips like these could make their way into portable devices, something that no one would really expect with transistor counts that high.
But why, I hear you asking, would you want a computerized brain in your pocket?
IBM's TrueNorth chip is essentially the second half of the two part system that is a neural network. The first step to creating a functioning neural network is training it on a large dataset. The larger the set the better the network's capabilities are. This is why large companies like Google and Apple can create useable products out of them, they have huge troves of data with which to train them on. Then, once the network is trained, you can set it loose upon new data and have it give you insights and predictions on it and that's where a chip like TrueNorth can come in. Essentially you'd use a big network to form the model and then imprint on a TrueNorth chip, making it portable.
The implications of this probably wouldn't be immediately apparent for most, the services would likely retain their same functionality, but it would eliminate the requirement for an always on Internet connection to support them. This could open up a new class of smart devices with capabilities that far surpass anything we currently have like a pocket translator that works in real time. The biggest issue I see to its adoption though is cost as a transistor count that high doesn't come cheap as you're either relying on cutting edge lithography or significantly reduced wafer yields. Both of these lead to high priced chips, likely even more than current consumer CPUs.
Like all good technology however this one is a little way off from finding its way into our hands as whilst the chip exists the software stack required to use it is still under active development. It might sound like a small thing however this chip behaves in a way that's completely different to anything that's come before it. However once that's been settled then the floodgates can be opened to the wider world and then, I'm sure, we'll see a rapid pace of innovation that could spur on some wonderful technological marvels.
The promise of Big Data has been courting many a CIO for years now, the allure being that all the data they have on everything can be fed into some giant engine that will then spit out insights for them. However like all things the promise and the reality are vastly different beasts and whilst there are examples of Big Data providing never before seen insights it hasn't really revolutionized industries in the way other technologies have. A big part of that is that Big Data tools aren't push button solutions, requiring a deep understanding of data science in order to garner the insights you seek. IBM's Watson however is a much more general purpose engine, one that I believe could potentially deliver on the promises that its other Big Data compatriots have made.
The problem I see with most Big Data solutions is that they're not generalizable, I.E. a solution that's developed for a specific data set (say a logistics company wanting to know how long it takes a package to get from one place to another) will likely not be applicable anywhere else. This means whilst you have the infrastructure and capability to generate insights the investment required to attain them needs to be reapplied every time you want to look at the data in a different way or if you have other data that requires similar insights to be derived from it. Watson on the other hand falls more into the category of a general purpose data engine that can ingest all sorts of data and provide meaningful insights, even to things you wouldn't expect like helping to author a cookbook.
The story behind how that came about is particularly interesting as it showed what I feel is the power of Big Data without the required need to have a data science degree to exploit it. Essentially Watson was fed with over 9000 (ha!) recipes from Bon Appétit's database which was then supplemented with the knowledge it has around flavour profiles. It then used all this information to derive new combinations that you wouldn't typically think of and then provided them back to the chefs to prepare. Compared to traditional recipes the ingredient lists that Watson provided were much longer and involved however the results (which should be mostly attributed to the chefs preparing them) were well received showing that Watson did provide insight that would otherwise have been missed.
That'd just be an impressive demonstration of data science if it wasn't for the fact that Watson is now being used to provide similar levels of insight across a vast number of industries from medical to online shopping to even matching remote workers with employers seeking their skills. Whilst it's far short of what most people would class as a general AI (it's more akin to a highly flexible expert system on the data it's provided) Watson has shown that it can be fed a wide variety of data sets and can then be queried in a relatively straightforward way. It's that last part that I believe is the secret sauce to making Big Data usable and it could be the next big thing for IBM.
Whether or not they can capitalize on that though is what will determine if Watson becomes the one Big Data platform to rule them all or simply an interesting footnote in the history of expert systems. Watson has already proven its capabilities numerous times over so fundamentally it's ready to go and the responsibility now resides with IBM to make sure it gets in the right hands to further develop it. Watson's presence is growing slowly but I'm sure a killer app isn't too far off for it.
In a world where Siri can book you a restaurant and Google Now can tell you when you should head for the gate at the airport it can feel like the AI future that many sci-fi fantasies envisioned is already here. Indeed to some extent it is, many aspects of our lives are now farmed out to clouds of servers that make decisions for us, but those machines still lack a fundamental understanding of, well, anything. They're what are called expert systems, algorithms trained on data to make decisions in a narrow problem space. The AI future that we're heading towards is going to be far more than that, one where those systems actually understand data and can make far better decisions based on that. One of the first steps to this is IBM's Watson and it's creators have done something amazing with it.
Whilst currently only open to partner developers IBM has created an API for Watson, allowing you to pose it a question and receive an answer. There's not a lot of information around what data sets it currently understands (the example is in the form of a Jeopardy! question) but their solution documents reference a Watson Content Store which, presumably, has several pre-canned training sets to get companies started with developing solutions. Indeed some of the applications that IBM's partner agencies have already developed suggest that Watson is quite capable of digesting large swaths of information and providing valuable insights in a relatively short timeframe.
I'm sure many of my IT savvy readers are seeing the parallels between Watson and a lot of the marketing material that surrounds anything with the buzzword "Big Data". Indeed much of the concepts of operation are similar: take big chunks of data, throw them into a system and then hope that something comes out the other end. However Watson's API suggests something that's far more accessible, dealing in native human language and providing evidence to back up the answers it gives you. Compare this to Big Data tools, which often require you to either learn a certain type of language or create convoluted reports, and I think Watson has the ability to find widespread use while Big Data keeps its buzzword status.
For me the big applications for something like this come for places where curating domain specific knowledge is a long, time consuming task. Medicine and law both spring to mind as there's reams of information available to power a Watson based system and those fields could most certainly benefit from having easier access to those vast treasure troves. It's pretty easy to imagine a lawyer looking for all precedents set against a certain law or a doctor asking for all diseases with a list of symptoms, both queries answered with all the evidence to boot.
Of course it remains to be seen if Watson is up to the task as whilst it's prowess on Jeopardy! was nothing short of amazing I've still yet to see any of its other applications in use. The partner applications do look very interesting, and should hopefully be the proving grounds that Watson needs, but until it starts seeing widespread use all we really have to go on is the result of a single API call. Still I think it has great potential and hopefully it won't be too long before the wider public can get access to some of Watson's computing genius.
There's no question that Apple was the primary force behind the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) movement. It didn't take long for every executive to find themselves with an iPad in their hands, wondering why they had to use their god damn Blackberry when the email experience on their new tablet was so much better. Unfortunately, as is the case with most Apple products, the enterprise integration was severely lacking and the experience suffered as a result. Today the experience is much better although that's mostly the result of third party vendors developing solutions, not so much Apple developing the capability themselves. It seems that after decades of neglecting the enterprise Apple is finally ready to make a proper attempt at it, although in the most ass backwards way possible.
Today Apple announced that it would be partnering with IBM in order to grow their mobility offerings starting with a focus on applications, cloud services and device supply and support. IBM is going to start off by developing 100 "industry specific" enterprise solutions, essentially native applications for the iPhone and iPad that are tailored for specific business needs. They'll also be growing their cloud offering with services that are optimized for iOS with a focus on all the buzzwords that surround the BYOD movement (security, management, analytics and integration). You'll also be able to source iOS devices from IBM with warranty backing by Cupertino, enabling IBM to really be your one stop shop for all things Apple related in the enterprise.
At a high level this would sound like an amazing thing for anyone who's looking to integrate Apple products into their environment. You could engage IBM's large professional services team to do much of the leg work for you, freeing you from worrying about the numerous issues that come from enabling a BYOD environment. The tailored applications would also seem to solve a big pain point for a lot of users as the only option most enterprises have available to them today is to build their own, a significantly costly endeavour. Plus if you're already buying IBM equipment their supply chain will already be well known to you and your financiers, lowering the barrier to entry significantly.
Really it does sound amazing, except for the fact that this partnership is about 5 years late.
Ever since everyone wanted their work email on an iPhone there's been vendors working on solutions to integrate non-standard hardware into the enterprise environment. The initial solutions were, frankly, more trouble than they were worth but today there are a myriad of applications available for pretty much every use case you can think of. Indeed pretty much every single thing that this partnership hopes to achieve is already possible today, not at some undetermined time in the future.
This is not to mention that IBM is also the last name you'd think of when it comes to cloud services, especially when you consider how much business they've lost as of late. The acquisition of SoftLayer won't help them much in this regard as they're building up an entirely new capability from scratch which, by definition, means that they're offering will be behind everything else that's currently available. They might have the supply chains and capital to be able to ramp up to public cloud levels of scalability but they're doing it several years after everyone else has, in a problem space that is pretty much completely solved.
The only place I can see this partnership paying dividends is in places which have yet to adopt any kind of BYOD or mobility solution which, honestly, is few and far between these days. This isn't an emerging market that IBM is getting in on the ground floor on, it's a half decade old issue that's had solutions from numerous vendors for some time now. Any large organisation, which has been IBM's bread and butter since time immemorial, will already have solutions in place for this. Transitioning them away from that is going to be costly and I doubt IBM will be able to provide the requisite savings to make it attractive. Smaller organisations likely don't need the level of management that IBM is looking to provide and probably don't have a working relationship with Big Blue anyway.
Honestly I can't see this working out at all for IBM and it does nothing to improve Apple's presence in the enterprise space. The problem space is already well defined with solid solutions available from multiple vendors, many of which have already have numerous years of use in the field. The old adage of never getting fired for buying IBM has long been irrelevant and this latest foray into a field where their experience is questionable will do nothing to bring it back. If they do manage to make anything of this I will be really surprised as entering a market this late in the piece rarely works out well, even if you have mountains of capital to throw at it.
With virtualization now being as much of as a pervasive idea in the datacentre as storage array networks or under floor cooling the way has been paved for the cloud to make its way there as well for quite some time now. There are now many commercial off the shelf solutions that allow you to incrementally implement the multiple levels of the cloud (IaaS -> PaaS -> SaaS) without the need for a large operational expenditure in developing the software stack at each level. The differentiation now comes from things like added services, geographical location and pricing although even that is already turning into a race to the bottom.
The big iron vendors (Dell, HP, IBM) have noticed this and whilst they could still sustain their current business quite well by providing the required tin to the cloud providers (the compute power is shifted, not necessarily reduced) they're all starting to look to creating their own cloud solutions so that they can continue to grow their business. I covered HP's cloud solution last week after the HP Cloud Tech day but recently there's been a lot of news coming out regarding the other big players, both from the old big iron world and the more recently established cloud providers.
First cab off the rank I came across was Dell who are apparently gearing up to make a cloud play. Now if I'm honest that article, whilst it does contain a whole lot of factual information, felt a little speculative to me mostly because Dell hasn't tried to sell me on the cloud idea when I've been talking to them recently. Still after doing a small bit of research I found that not only are Dell planning to build a global network of datacentres (where global usually means everywhere but Australia) they announced plans to build one in Australia just on a year ago. Combining this with their recent acquisition spree that included companies like Wyse it seems highly likely that this will be the backbone of their cloud offering. What that offering will be is still up for speculation however, but it wouldn't surprise me if it was yet another OpenStack solution.
Mostly because RackSpace, probably the second biggest general cloud provider behind Amazon Web Services, just announced that their cloud will be compatible with the OpenStack API. This comes hot off the heels of another announcement that both IBM and RedHat would become contributers to the OpenStack initiative although no word yet on whether they have a view to implement the technology in the future. Considering that both HP and Dell have are already showing their hands with their upcoming cloud strategies it would seem like becoming OpenStack contributers will be the first step to seeing some form of IBM cloud. They'd be silly not to given their share of the current server market.
Taking all of this into consideration it seems that we're approaching a point of convergence in the cloud computing industry. I wrote early last year that one of the biggest draw backs to the cloud was its proprietary nature and it seems like the big iron providers noticed that this was a concern. The reduction of vendor lock lowers the barriers to entry for many customers significantly and provides a whole host of other benefits like being able to take advantage of disparate cloud providers to provide service redundancy. As I said earlier the differentiation between providers will then predominately come from value-add services, much like it did for virtualization in the past.
This is the beginning of the cloud war, where all the big players throw their hats into the ring and duke it out for our business. It's a great thing for both businesses and consumers as the quality of products will increase rapidly and the price will continue on a down hill trend. It's quite an exciting time, one akin to the virtualization revolution that started happening almost a decade ago. Like always I'll be following these developments keenly as the next couple years will be something of a proving ground for all cloud providers.
I'm not sure why but I get a little thrill every time I see something that's been completely automated that used to require manual intervention from start to finish. It's probably because the more automated something is the more time I have to do other things and there's always that little thrill in watching something you built trundle along its way, even if it falls over part way through. My most recent experiment in this area was crafting the rudimentary trainer for Super Meat Boy to get me past a nigh on impossible part of the puzzle, co-ordinating the required key strokes with millisecond precision and ultimately wresting me free of the death grip that game held on me.
The world of AI is an extension of the automation idea, using machines to perform tasks that we would otherwise have to do ourselves. The concept has always fascinated me as more and more we're seeing various forms of AI creeping their way into our everyday lives. However most people won't recognize them as AI simply because they're routine, but in reality many of the functions these weak AIs perform used to be in the realms of science fiction. We're still a long way from having a strong AI like we're used to seeing in the movies but that doesn't mean many facets of it aren't already in widespread use today. Most people wouldn't think twice when a computer asks them to speak their address but going back only a few decades would see that be classed as the realms of strong AI, not the expert system it has evolved into today.
What's even more interesting is when we create machines that are more capable than ourselves at performing certain tasks. The most notable example (thus far) of a computer be able to beat a human at a certain non-trivial task is Deep Blue, the chess playing computer that managed to beat the world chess champion Kasparov albeit under dubious circumstances. Still the chess board is a limited problem set and whilst Deep Blue was a super computer in its time today you'd find as much power hidden under the hood of your Playstation 3. IBM's research labs have been no slouch in developing Deep Blue's successor, and it's quite an impressive beast.
Watson, as it has come to be known, is the next step in the evolution of AIs performing tasks that have only been in the realms of humans. The game of choice this time around is Jeopardy a gameshow who's answers are in the form of a question and makes extensive use of puns and colloquialisms. Jeopardy represents a unique challenge to AI developers as it involves complex natural language processing, searching immense data sets and creating relationships between disparate sources of information to finally culminate in an answer. Watson can currently determine whether or not it can answer a question within a couple seconds but that's thanks to the giant supercomputer that's backing it up. The demonstration round showed Watson was quite capable of playing with the Jeopardy champions, winning the round quite with a considerable lead.
What really interested me in this though was the reaction from other people when I mentioned Watson to them. It seemed that a computer playing Jeopardy (and beating the human players) wasn't really a big surprise at all, in fact it was expected. This was telling about how us humans view computers as most people expect them to be able to accomplish anything, despite the limitations that are obvious to us geeks. I'd say this has to do with the ubiquity of computers in our everyday lives and how much we use them to perform rudimentary tasks. The idea that a computer is capable of beating a human at anything isn't a large stretch of the imagination if you treat them as mysterious black boxes but it still honestly surprised me to learn this is how many people think.
Last night saw Watson play its first real game against the Jeopardy champions and whilst it didn't repeat its performance of the demonstration round it did tie for first place. The second round is scheduled to air sometime tomorrow (Australia time) and whilst I've not yet had a chance to watch the entire round I can't tell you how excited I am to see the outcome. Either way the realm of AI has taken another step forward towards the ultimate goal of creating intelligence born not out of flesh, but silicone and whilst some might dread the prospect I for one can't wait and will follow all developments with baited breath.
Just as the IT industry continues to reinvent itself every 10 years so it also appears do the people in that industry. Whilst the term IT is relatively new when compared to many other trades it has still managed to capture a stereotype. What is interesting however is how the image of the typical IT geek has progressed over the past few decades from a lab worker to now something completely and utterly different.
Image courtesy of the Computer History Museum.
In the early days of large computational clusters many technicians would look like this. Well dressed and with an almost business like demeanour. It was part of the culture back then as many of these types of systems were either for large universities or corporations, and with big dollars being shelled out for such systems (this was the IBM 7030 Stretch which would cost around $100 million in today's dollars) this was kind of expected. I think that's why the next generation of geeks set the trend for the next couple decades.
Image courtesy of Microsoft.
A young Bill Gates shows what would become the typical image conjured up in everyone's heads when the word geek or nerd was uttered for a long time to come. The young, tall and skinny people who delved themselves into computers were the faces of our IT community for a long time, and I think this is when those thick rimmed glasses became synonymous with our kind. It was probably around this time that geeks became associated with a tilt towards social awkwardness, something that many people still joke about today. What's really interesting though is the next few steps I've seen in the changing geek image.
Image courtesy of JustTheLists.
Jerry Yang and David Filo, the first of a generation of what most people call Internet pioneers. Whilst I can't find a direct link to it Yahoo had a bit of a reputation for a very casual work environment, with t-shirts and sandals the norm. It was probably because of their success from coming straight out of university and into a successful corporate world, where they grew their own business culture. This kind of thing flowed onto many of the other successful Internet companies like Google, who lavishes their employees with almost everything they will ever need.
Image Courtesy of Robert Scoble.
Tom Anderson, one of the co-founders of MySpace is not what you'd call your typical geek with a degree in Arts and a masters in Film. You'd struggle to find him even associated with such titles, yet he's behind one of the largest technical companies on the Internet. Truly the face of the modern geek aspires to something more like Tom Anderson then it does to a young Bill Gates.
I found this interesting because of the company that I keep. We all love computer games and the latest bits of tech, but you'd be hard pressed to find among us anyone you could really call your stereotypical geek. I think this is indicative of the maturity that the IT industry has acquired. The term IT Professional no longer conjures up an idea of a basement dwelling console hacker with thick glasses, more it gives the impression that you'd expect from a professional in any industry. Something which carries with it a decent chunk of respect.
I guess the next step is when we start seeing Joe the IT Professional used in political campaigns.


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Cooking with Vegetables
Some mouth watering recipes and cooking tips on vegetables.
Gin Infused Braised Cabbage
Yes Boozy friends, it is me again! Today, I will be sharing with you this amazing Gin Infused Braised Cabbage recipe. I stumbled across this recipe on my favourite food website – BBC…
Meatballs with Brinjals, Feta and Sundried Tomatoes.
Hello Boozy friends!! Today I am quite excited about sharing with you one of the most amazing dishes I have managed to put together. I will also, discuss with you, a couple of…
Roasted Carrots with White Wine, Parsley and Butter
Ah yes the wonderful carrot, this vegetable is so simple but yet so versatile! It can be served as a main dish, a side dish, it can be savoury or sweet, you can…
Potato Salad with a Boozy Twist
There is nothing more summer than a potato salad. When I think potato salad, I think summer, relaxing by the pool sipping on a plum and nectarine fizz (recipe to follow soon) while…
Baby Beetroot Poached in White Wine with Creamy Mustard Sauce
Hello, my dear friends! Hope everyone is doing well? Today, I am going to share with you, one of the most amazing beetroot recipes I have ever tried. Baby Beetroot Poached in White…
Balsamic Glazed Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Butternut with Cranberries and Bacon
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Campus Neighborhoods Revitalization Corporation (CNRC), also known as Sunnyside Up, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit group based in Morgantown, West Virginia. With support of the City of Morgantown and West Virginia University, CNRC was created in October 2002 to assist or engage in developing, designing, financing and implementing urban land use plans designed to eliminate blight, improve conditions, and prevent future deterioration in the neighborhoods surrounding the West Virginia University campus.
The initial area focus for CNRC was the Sunnyside neighborhood, which lies between the Downtown and Evansdale Campuses of West Virginia University (WVU) and is close to the WVU Law School and Downtown Morgantown. Historically, Sunnyside has served as a student enclave. Deterioration of housing stock and related infrastructure in Sunnyside significantly increased in the early 2000s. In 2003, the City of Morgantown designated Sunnyside as a blighted neighborhood.
In 2004, CNRC developed the Sunnyside Up Comprehensive Development Plan for the neighborhood. CNRC was the driver to have the Sunnyside area designated as a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District. This would allow for monies to be available to do major improvement projects in public rights-of-way. In 2008, the City of Morgantown designated CNRC as the "developer" of the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) project for the Sunnyside TIF District. Hence the moniker "Sunnyside Up".
The CNRC is currently partnering with other economic development groups to continue to revitalize the Sunnyside neighborhood. The Morgantown Area Partnership (MAP or the Partnership) is made up of the Morgantown Area Chamber of Commerce, Monongalia County Development Authority, the Morgantown-Monongalia United Initiative, and Sunnyside Up (CNRC). MAP's purpose is to oversee community-driven programs to improve job and wealth creation, develop competitive workforce capacity, and affect progressive public policy. While CNRC will still operate independently, belonging to this Partnership allows for a cohesive plan in revitalizing Morgantown and promoting economic growth.


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eXtensions - Wednesday 7 December 2016
Plan B: Making the MacBook Pro Mine (Bangkok Post, Life)
By Graham K. Rogers
With most of the data I use already on the 2016 machine via iCloud, and many of the apps I use installed, I decided not to wait. I have made the 15" MacBook Pro the main machine for now. Another point was the excellent sound output from the speakers as those on my old Mac are broken.
I could not replace everything directly from a Time Machine backup; that only happens when the macOS is first set up. I used the Migration Assistant utility. After a couple of confirmations - Do you really want to replace xxxxx - the MacBook Pro was up and running in just under an hour.
Previously, installing Time Machine backups on a new computer have taken me about 45 minutes: this differs with computer speed and the amount of data. When the 2016 13" MacBook Pro arrives, I will do this out of the box.
2016 15" MacBook Pro
An older RSS reader crashed several times; and two apps do not allow me to select files from their dialogue panels. I emailed both developers who replied almost immediately: it is a known problem. It has been reported to Apple and is expected to be fixed in the macOS 10.12.2 update. Fetch support suggested a simple workaround: use the Option or Command key to select files.
I am also experiencing an occasional problem with WiFi when I wake the computer from sleep in the morning. Sometimes, although the signal is shown as good, no data is downloaded. I fix this easily by disconnecting the WiFi (use the Option key), then reconnecting.
Battery life is hit and miss sometimes. I can work for several hours with a gentle depletion of charge, while at other times the power goes down quite quickly. Time Machine backups to external disks (USB 3) will drain some power of course, but background processes - I have too many tabs open in Safari - also take some power.
Some third-party apps that I use may not be optimised for this Mac, which has its own special build of macOS. I do leave many apps open all the time which may use some CPU load, albeit small in the case of most dormant apps. A check of Activity Monitor shows a number of factors which I could adjust.
In practical terms, the USB-C connectors are the most solid I have come across for a long time. Thunderbolt on my older Mac is prone to movement (and disconnecting), while USB-A moves a little, as can Lightning connectors. The main problem here is that there is not much to put into the USB-C ports right now. Several devices have already been released in other markets.
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Dane Bowers has reportedly been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to rape.
A woman has claimed that the Another Level singer and another male attacked her in a hotel room in the early hours of Saturday morning, reports The Sun.
Bowers had performed a DJ set at the Deco Lounge nightclub in Hertford hours earlier. The victim is said to have attended the club before heading back to the hotel and later contacting police.
The former Celebrity Big Brother runner-up was arrested after speaking to police by prior appointment on Tuesday (April 3).
Bowers has been accused of conspiracy to rape, while his 35-year-old friend is being investigated on suspicion of rape.
Both men are said to have denied the allegations and have been bailed until Monday, May 14.
Hertfordshire Police said in a statement yesterday (April 4): "A 32-year-old man from Surrey presented himself at Hatfield police station by prior arrangement on April 3.
"The man has been arrested and is assisting police following an allegation of sexual assault."
Bowers is separated from wife Chrissy Johnston, and has a son Kai, 14, with ex-girlfriend Emma-Jane North.
The singer made a brief musical comeback with the single 'All She Needs' in July 2010.


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Payday loans, sometimes referred to as "payday advance loans" or "cash advance loans", are small-dollar, short-term loans that rely on the borrower to return the money on their next payday. When you take one out you provide the lender with a check for the loan amount, plus extra fees and interest. The borrower will put the date of their next payday on the check, and the lender will cash the check on this day.
The problem is that the additional fees and interest are extremely expensive. Just like with auto title loans, the state of Texas doesn't have very many laws in place to monitor payday loans. This means your APR could be as high as 457-522% for a loan lasting 19 to 152 days.2 It makes sense then, that many people are unable to pay the loan on the due date. If the borrower can't afford to pay, the lender will most likely "rollover" the loan. This means extending it and charging you more fees. Many states even ban the practice of rollover, but not Texas. This makes it very easy for borrowers to get stuck adding more and more debt to an already expensive loan.
If you're considering a payday loan in Plano, just remember that the cost will be about two times as much as any other state.3 If you don't know for sure that you'll be able to settle the loan on the due date, you'd be wise to seek out another option. If you already have a costly payday loan, and you have questions or concerns, feel free to contact the Texas Fair Lending Alliance.
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- "Plano, Texas (TX) Poverty Rate Data" City-Data.com. 2013. Accessed February 12, 2016. https://www.city-data.com/poverty/poverty-Plano-Texas.html
- "Pulling Back the Curtain: Shining A Light on Payday and Auto Title Loan Businesses in Texas." Texas Appleseed. Accessed February 9, 2016. https://www.texasappleseed.org/sites/default/
files/Pulling%20Back%20the%20Curtain_0.pdf [PDF]
- "FAQs" Texas Fair Lending Alliance. Accessed February 9, 2016. https://www.texasfairlending.org/resources/faqs/
- "Texas Pawnshop Rate Chart – July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016 Only." Texas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner. Accessed February 9, 2016. https://occc.texas.gov/sites/default/files/uploads/interest/p-rate-16.pdf [PDF]
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Visa : Applying for the correct visa
As an international student you may need a visa for Germany depending on where you come from and how long you plan to stay here. For more and BINDING information about visa requirements, contact the German embassy or German consulate in your home country.
by the Editors (last updated May 2019)
- A) International students from the European Union, the European Economic Area or Switzerland
- B) International students from countries, who don't need a visa for entry
- C) International students from countries with a visa requirement to study
Visa requirements for your country
You will generally need a visa, which you must apply for before coming to Germany. You can apply for the visa at the German diplomatic mission in your home country. There are exceptions for specific countries, depending on the duration and purpose of your stay.
Do I require a visa to study in Germany?
If you come from the European Union, the European Economic Area or Switzerland you do not require a visa or other documentation to enter Germany and study here. However, upon your arrival in Germany, you are required to register with the local residents' registration office.
International students from certain countries do not require a visa for entering Germany. Please consult the website of the Federal Foreign Office to find out whether your home country is one of those without a visa requirement for entering.
Currently these countries are listed (last updated May 2019):
- Andorra
- Australia
- Brazil
- El Salvador
- Honduras
- Israel
- Japan
- Canada
- Monaco
- San Marino
- South Korea
However, you are required to register with the residents' registration office. If you wish to study in Germany for more than three months, you are required to apply for a residence permit in Germany.
Nevertheless, we recommend that you consult the German diplomatic mission in your home country in good time before your departure, because there are special regulations, e.g. if you want to work in Germany directly after your studies. Eventually you need also other documents or requisites for your entry.
All students from other countries worlwide require a visa. That means it is imperative that you apply for a visa in your home country.
Please apply for your visa in good time in advance, as this may take several months to issue.
Visit the website of the German Federal Foreign Office for the latest visa requirements for all countries.
For more information, contact the German embassy or consulate in your home country. They can help you with any questions relating to the visa application procedure. You can find the addresses of all German diplomatic missions on the website of the German Federal Foreign Office.
The correct visa
The type of visa you need to apply for depends on whether you have already received your notification of admission from a German university. (Do not enter Germany as a tourist! A tourist visa cannot be converted to a student visa or prospective student visa!)
There are two types of visas:
1. Prospective student visa ("Visum zur Studienbewerbung")
If you have not yet received notification of admission to a university or foundation course, you should apply for a prospective student visa.
This visa is valid for three months and gives you the opportunity to meet the requirements for admission to a German higher education institution. If you need more time, it can be extended by up to six months. If you are admitted to a higher education institution or foundation course during this period, you can apply for a student residence permit.
2. Student visa ("Visum zu Studienzwecken")
If you have received your notification of admission to university or a foundation course, you should apply for visa for study purposes. Student visas are usually valid for three months. Within these three months, you will have to apply for an extended residence permit at the Alien Registration Office in your university town.
Required documents for a visa application
The German diplomatic mission in your home country will tell you what additional documents are required for a visa application. You will usually need the following:
- valid passport
- Certificate confirming health insurance coverage
- Proof of financial resources
- Certificates of past academic work and achievements
- Certificate of German language proficiency or proof that you intend on attending a language course in Germany, or English language skills for a degree programme thaught in English
- For a prospective student visa: university entrance qualification recognised in Germany
- For a student visa: letter of acceptance from your German university (or a statement from the university confirming that you have a good chance of being admitted).
- perhaps a health certificate
TIPS ON APPLYING FOR A VISA (good to know!)
When applying for a visa, be sure to keep the following in mind:
- Submit your application early enough! Visa processing can take several months and you won't be able to enter the country without a valid visa.
- Apply for the correct visa! Make sure it is a student visa! Tourist and language course visas cannot be converted into a student visa later on. If you have the wrong visa, you will have to leave the country.
- Arrange your date of arrival in Germany so that you have enough time to enrol at your university and take care of the administrative formalities. Enrolment is a prerequisite for obtaining the "student residence permit".
- Make sure your passport is valid for the length of your stay! If your passport/ID documents expire while you are in Germany, you will have to return to your home country and extend them there.
More information
- auswaertiges-amt.de | German diplomatic missions abroad
- auswaertiges-amt.de | Visa regulations, visa procedures and application forms
- auswaertiges-amt.de | FAQ about visas, updated visa regulations for every country
- daad.de | "Information on the legal framework conditions for Immigration and Residence of foreign students and scholars"


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O2, N2 or Air?
Consider the Application Before You Make the Cut
O2, N2 or Air? When it comes to choosing your assist gas, the choice goes beyond just molecules. With CO2 lasers, the assist gas cuts metal via a chemical or mechanical process, producing a kerf. Assist gases include oxygen, nitrogen, air — and in rare cases, argon — and are selected based on the type of material being cut, its thickness, and the desired edge quality. Generally speaking, oxygen and nitrogen are the most commonly used assist gases. The low pressures and high speeds of oxygen make it ideal for cutting mild steel, while the inert properties of nitrogen provide a clean, precise, oxidation-free cut across all materials. But beyond these basics, shop managers must weigh a number of critical factors in order to choose the right assist gas for the job. Indirect labor costs, desired edge quality, gas expense, and laser power all need to be considered before making the cut. According to Mark Mercurio, Applications Manager for Mazak Optonics Corp., choosing wisely means considering the application from setup to finished piece. "Think about how the part is going to be used, and then choose the assist gas based on that." Praxair's Chris Vihnanek agreed. "You really have three gases to consider — oxygen for cutting steel in applications where the edge will be oxidized, nitrogen for clean cuts where you need to eliminate some indirect labor costs, and air.
What About Air?
At one time, compressed air was thought to be virtually free. But with the cost of electricity across the U.S. ranging from $0.06 to $0.20 per kW — plus expenses associated with producing a clean, contaminant-free air supply — "free" can be a more costly proposition than you think. Nitrogen and oxygen aren't always the best answer for laser cutting. For instance, if the material is galvanized or aluminized steel, shop air will cut twice as fast. Air can also be used to cut aluminum and some thinner steel. That said, in every case the air used to cut metal must have a minimum purity. Compressed air contains water and oil that can quickly foul a focusing lens. This contamination restricts the amount of energy that can pass through the optic and may significantly impact the life of the lens. In most shop environments, a minimum treatment that addresses oil and water contaminants might involve installation of a refrigeration air dryer to reduce water content to less than 2,000ppm of water. The addition of a D13G dryer can further reduce the water content to less than 100ppm, or a -40°F pressure dew point (PDP), while eliminating the contaminant dust a desiccant dryer leaves behind. Oil should be managed by asking your air compressor serviceman to set a low oil concentration, maintaining total hydrocarbon (THC) levels at less than 2ppm and zero droplets. Using air may not make for the cleanest cuts, and it's often harder on lenses. But the extra speed that can be achieved keeps air on the shortlist of viable assist gases — especially in applications that provide enough extra profit to cover the cost of new lenses.
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Amazing Coat Patterns for Your Dog
Fatima Rangwala
Mar 12, 2020
Coats are necessary for dogs when going outside in winter season to protect them from the cold. This story provides various amazing coat patterns that you can consider for your dog.
If you are a voracious knitter or crocheter, you could use the idea of doing something different, like making clothes for your pet. You can share some of your knitting techniques and ideas to have fancy, cool, and amazing coat patterns for your loving dog.
Once you get the knack of creating clothes for your canine, you may love it so much that you may go for making an entire wardrobe. So, for a change, stop implementing your ideas to just create regular knitting or crocheting apparels.
Instead, go in for some easy and amazing patterns for a coat for your dog. Here, we give you a list of some knitting and sewing patterns that you could use and also provide you with pictures of some interesting patterns of dog coats and sweaters. Do take a look.
Sewing Patterns for Dog Coats
Woofy Wear Dog Sewing Pattern
Dinky Dog Sewing Pattern
Dog Coats Cape Clothes Sewing Pattern Butterick
Pet Dog Doggy Frog Pattern Hooded Coat
Dog Cloth Check Pattern Hooded Faux Fur Coats
Dog Clothing Paw Pattern Wizard Hoodie Fuzzy Coat
These patterns are good to implement once you have learned the basic measuring size of your pooch's clothes and techniques of attaching it together.
Dog Coat Patterns
In case you do not know how to make coats for your dog, purchasing it online is the best option. The internet is a pool of information which will certainly provide you with all you need to know. Keep a few names at hand and work with them.
If you are buying some designer dog clothes online, particularly coats, measure the size of your dog beforehand and then go for a particular design. Follow the same method if you are planning to begin your project with knitting.
Every pattern will differ based on the type of dog and its size. The best part about this project is its scope for personalization. If your pet is shy, subtle can be the look for it. If it is a bold pet, then some hard-core boyish stuff like bikes or football patterns could be suitable.
Some patterns can be sewn on machines while others can be knitted or crocheted. The right thing to do is to look out for the websites which have photos and detailed specs provided. Don't simply go by the name. There is a chance that the coat may not fit your dog or might be of poor quality. Given below are some pattern ideas.
Crochet Patterns
Checkerboard Dog Sweater Pattern
Bobbie's Doggie Sweater
One Piece Solid Dog Sweater for small, medium large, Xlarge dogs
Santa Sweater and Hat
Patriotic Dog Jacket
Ribbed Dog Sweater
Doggie Sweater measuring (12, 14, 16, 18)
Knit Patterns
Cabled Jacket
Knitted Dog Jacket & Polo Neck Knitted Coat
Buster Sweater (fit from neck to tail approximately 16'')
Plain Pullover Sweater
One Piece Sweater (Dog Coat Patterns for large dogs)
It's all the more exciting to get started with your knit 'n' click job when you have a legion of patterns in front of you. These patterns look really trendy and pose a great gift for the pets. You can even make them new clothing on their birthday. Get creative and turn your dog into a fashionable pooch.
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Well, I finally did it… a no-holds-barred look at 14 different black inks, 3 different markers and three different card stocks.
I did a similar study back in early 2007, and posted my results on SplitCoastStampers; holy moly, was I ever a rock star then! The biggest names of stamping commented on that post, and the queen herself, Julie Ebersole, mentioned little ole me on her blog. Then I passed out.
But, I knew my work was not finished… there were MORE black inks out there, and clearly I needed them. So, now I've got them. I'm up to 14 black inks, some I've had for years, a few I just opened today (don't tell my husband!).
Here are the players, in alphabetical order by manufacturer:
Georgia Pacific White
PaperTrey Ink Stamper's Select in White
Stampin' Up! Whisper White
Copic Lemon Yellow
Prismacolor Deco Yellow
Stampin' Up! Barely Banana (yes, I know, this is not an alcohol-based marker).
Weather conditions:
79 degrees F, 44% humidity, a perfect August day in Delaware (just above sea level), and why am I inside again?
The process:
- Created a grid and printed it on the three different card stocks with my laser printer.
- Stamped each ink into its appropriate box.
- Carefully cleaned the stamp between inks with a three-step process:
- Ultraclean, then dry
- Stampin' Mist, then dry
- Swipe with a baby wipe
- Allowed grids to dry for 30 minutes while starting this post
- Colored over the lines (on purpose) with the appropriate marker
- Cleaned each marker nib, each time, by coloring on a sheet of printer paper
- Swiped a line of the matching colorless blender pen through each colored area
- Checked for bleeding, feathering & smearing
- Ranked the inks 1, 2, or 3 on each grid
- Entered the results into a spreadsheet, tallied and averaged the results
**Please note: I did not heat-set any of the inks, because I wanted to see the results of the average (lazy like me) stamper. Heat-setting the pigment inks would probably improve their performance**
- A ranking of 1 indicated no black ink movement with the yellow marker or associated clear blender.
- A ranking of 2 indicated no to minimal movement with the yellow, some movement with the clear blender.
- A ranking of 3 was a hot mess. Movement with both marker and blender.
- I threw the SU! marker results out of the averaging, because they were the true definition of hot mess. So, the averaging only took alcohol-based markers into account.
I was VERY impressed with Ranger's Nick Bantock Ink and Tsukineko's Memento… that stuff didn't budge with either of the alcohol-based markers or their clear blenders. Ranger's Adirondack and Distress inks also fared very well. As for the rest of them, well, you can be the judge (click for a larger view):
As for the papers, the PTI smeared the least, followed by the Georgia Pacific, and then the Stampin' Up! Whisper White.
Between the alcohol-based markers themselves, the Prismacolor smeared less than the Copic by 0.05 of a point (averaged), so I'd call that even.
Ranger Nick Bantock or Memento on PaperTrey Ink. Anything else, you'll need to heat set or stay within the lines.
So what do you think?
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The default memory settings assume that Data Studio is run on a dedicated (or largely dedicated) machine which isn't always the case. To ensure that not all available memory is allocated to Data Studio, you can adjust the maximum memory settings.
You can do this in the Aperture Data Studio Service 64bit.ini file which is in the root of the installation directory (by default, C:\Program Files\Experian\Aperture Data Studio <version>\Aperture Data Studio Service 64bit.ini).
The following line controls memory allocation:
Virtual Machine Parameters=-Xms66:1000:16000P -Xmx66:1000:16000
These default settings mean that Data Studio will use 66% of the total system memory that's available, up to a maximum of 16 GB.
-Xmx<value> This is the maximum amount of memory to be used. Example: to specify a fixed 24 GB for the application, enter:
-Xms<value> This is the initial amount of memory to use upon start up. For the best performance this should be the same as the
Xmx value to avoid fragmentation of memory. Example: to specify that Data Studio uses only 8 GB at a maximum, enter:
Virtual Machine Parameters=-Xms8G -Xmx8G
By default, we install both 32-bit and 64-bit drivers because an ODBC client running on a 64-bit OS may be both 32-bit or 64-bit.
After installing the ODBC drivers, you should be able to create a Data Source Name (DSN) for both 32-bit and 64-bit clients.
Set up the DSN
The 32-bit ODBC Administrator is found at
%systemdrive%/Windows/SysWoW64/odbcad32.exeThe 64-bit ODBC Administrator is found at
We recommend that you distinguish between the 32-bit and 64-bit DSNs to avoid confusion.
Test the connection using Excel (Office 365 version)
%systemdrive%/Windows/SysWoW64/odbcad32.exe- The 64-bit one is found at
fs.default.name property. Typically, you will find this in the Hadoop configuration file core-site.xml.
Note that your file access permissions will determine which files are visible to Data Studio.
You should choose the root directory carefully since HDFS file systems may contain a huge number of files.
To access all the files under your starting directory, enable the Include files in subdirectories option.
If you get this error while connecting to Excel or PowerBI, run these as administrator.
This error is most likely to occur when the JVM in which Data Studio runs is attempting to allocate more memory than is available on the system.
The memory settings can be configured in the Aperture Data Studio Service 64bit.ini file which is in the root of the installation directory (by default, C:\Program Files\Experian\Aperture Data Studio <version>\Aperture Data Studio Service 64bit.ini).
This line in the file controls the memory allocation:
Virtual Machine Parameters=-Xms66:1000:16000P -Xmx66:1000:16000
By default, the Java Virtual Machine settings will use 66% of the total system memory that's available, up to a maximum of 16 GB (from 24 available). This assumes that Data Studio is run on a dedicated, or largely dedicated box.
If your environment isn't dedicated to Data Studio and has other applications running, it's possible that this much memory can't be allocated. In this case, the VM parameters can be changed to specify an exact value for maximum memory used. For example, to allocate 8 GB RAM:
Virtual Machine Parameters=-Xms8g -Xmx8g
If the service isn't starting after changing the memory setting, other possible causes are:
View technical recommendations before installing. Note that your setup requirements will depend on the size of your data and Aperture Data Studio usage.
Installation pre-requisites:
ulimit -a in the command shell.
ulimit -Hn should give the result 64000.
Install Aperture Data Studio 1.6.0 for Linux
The supported platforms are Red Hat and CentOS. Note that we currently don't support installation in user-defined directories using the
–prefix option.
The distribution exists as a .rpm file so you may use yum or rpm to install Data Studio. The installation directory created by the rpm is /home/experian/ApertureDataStudio/ApertureDataStudio_1.6.0.
$ sudo yum install ApertureDataStudio-1.6.0-1.el7.x86_64.rpm
The hierarchy of directories is created at installation and is owned by ApertureDataStudio:experian. The user (ApertureDataStudio) and group (experian) are created, if absent.
The directory and its children are created with permissions of 770, i.e. owner: rwe, group: rwe and all others no access. Also, two service files are created: the first is used to control the Aperture Data Studio server (ApertureDataStudio_1.6.0.service); the second for the Standardize service (Standardize_4.6.14.service).
The following are created:
To re-install Data Studio:
$ sudo yum reinstall ApertureDataStudio-1.6.0-1.el7.x86_64.rpm
Starting the server
Before you can use Data Studio you have to either start it as a service or run the executable directly in a terminal window.
Starting Aperture Data Studio directly
$ cd /home/experian/ApertureDataStudio/ApertureDataStudio_1.6.0
$ sudo java –Xms16g –Xmx16g –cp .:./pserver.jar:"./lib/*" com.experian.ServerMain STARTUP
Starting Aperture Data Studio as a service
# make the services known to the system
$ sudo systemctl daemon-reload
# create the symlinks
$ sudo systemctl enable ApertureDataStudio_1.6.0
# start the service
$ sudo systemctl start ApertureDataStudio_1.6.0
# Check the service status
$ sudo systemctl status –l ApertureDataStudio_1.6.0
Note that these services will restart on failure and at system boot time.
Tailoring the server properties files
The server will run out-of-the-box, however, you may prefer to relocate the server and the data directories to another partition/directory. Both of these locations may be changed by editing the file server.properties in /home/experian/ApertureDataStudio/ApertureDataStudio_1.6.0
The two properties are:
You may create these directories yourself with the appropriate owner/permissions.
Additional file data sources may be specified in the file filedatastores.properties in /home/experian/ApertureDataStudio/ApertureDataStudio_1.6.0
Configuring data for Validate addresses step
Installing Standardize
# Install the prerequisites
$ sudo yum -y install lttng-ust libcurl openssl-libs krb5-libs libicu zlib
# make the services known to the system
$ sudo systemctl daemon-reload
# create the symlinks
$ sudo systemctl enable Standardize_4.6.14
# start the service
$ sudo systemctl start Standardize_4.6.14
# Check the service status
$ sudo systemctl status –l Standardize_4.6.14
To start the service:
Yes, when configuring data in the Data Explorer (if you're not in this view already, right-click on the source, select View data then Configure in the top menu).
Once in the configuration view, click Columns in the left-hand side menu and then Multi select. Choose the columns you want to edit, right-click and select the required action.
If you try to View data before it has been previewed and/or configured, a warning message will appear asking you to preview it first.
We recommend that you always preview data before loading it to ensure that the data we cache appears is as expected.
Due to the nature of the format, Excel files require more memory and processing power. If you have issues uploading a .xls or .xlsx file, try converting it to a .csv and then upload again.
In Data Explorer, right-click on the file and select Preview and configure. In the Data tab you will have the following options:
Different Metro 2 files may be encoded or packaged differently. These configuration options give you more control over the parsing process.
Connecting the Validate step to a data source will prevent you from adding new rules. Connecting this step to the Union, Multi-View, Splice, Custom or Chart steps may cause your validation rules to be lost.
To avoid this, add the Transform step before the Validate one.
By default, the qaworld.ini contains all the address and component layouts used by each data set.
You shouldn't delete these layouts but you can make modifications as long as the layout continues to be valid (i.e. it works in the test harness).
If the qaworld.ini no longer contains address and component layouts, we recommend rolling back to the default version which can be found in addressValidate\templates.
Your Experian Batch isn't configured correctly.
To check, go to the addressValidate\runtime folder in your Data Studio installation (e.g. C:\ProgramData\Experian\addressValidate\runtime).
Show hidden files/folders has to be enabled for the ProgramData folder to be visible.
Using the Command Prompt, run BATWV64.EXE (the Experian Batch API test harness). You should see the list of available address layouts. For
Use layout number enter the number of the layout from the list that corresponds to a country you have configured.
If you get an error, Experian Batch hasn't been configured correctly. Contact support for help.
Note that when configuring the TigerLine dataset for the USA, the TigerLineAPI= setting is not optional.
Ensure you allow pop-ups in Chrome: click on the right-hand side. Select Always allow pop-ups from http://localhost:7701 and click Done.
Workflows with more than one output have to include at least one export or script step to be executed:
When importing a workflow file (.wfl) that references data not available in your environment, you will be prompted to manually map these tables.
The Map invalid workflow source/target tables dialog will list all the invalid source or target tables. Use the New table dropdown to map these to the appropriate table available in Aperture Data Studio.
You will be able to change this mapping later by re-connecting the workflow to a different source using the Workflow Designer.
Active Directory (AD) is Microsoft's implementation of an LDAP server.
Note that Data Studio only uses AD's authentication mechanism, not its authorization.
When you're using LDAP authentication and create a new user, you don't set a password as this is managed in LDAP itself.
Data Studio administrator users will define which LDAP users have access to Data Studio by creating users in the normal way, and linking the Data Studio username to their LDAP username.
The Data Studio server associates the Data Studio username and the AD username at the time a user logs in as the relevant AD username and password are sent to AD for authentication checks.
A representation of the user's password is stored in the LDAP server. The mechanism (i.e. algorithm) that is used to create this representation is well defined, although its implementation is not. For this reason, the most common security mechanism is SIMPLE.
The SIMPLE mechanism expects you to authenticate by providing a username (DN or UPN) and a clear text password.
Note that Data Studio never stores this password - it's transmitted over a secure connection (using SSL) between the Data Studio server and the LDAP server.
Note that only administrators can update licenses. Find out about user roles.
To enter your license key(s):
If you're applying an Experian Batch license, you will have to restart the service.
To find out details about your license (including what you're entitled to use and the expiry dates):
License editions
|Rows per table
|1 million
|10 million
|Number of data sources
|Database size
|Shared workflow
|Script workflow steps
|Cloud connectors (AWS S3 and Azure Blob)
|Data connections
|JDBC, Hadoop, S3, Azure
|JDBC, Hadoop, S3, Azure
|Number of Consumer users
Number of Designer and developer or Administrator users
Note that the default administrator user doesn't count towards this limit.
Each license edition can be supplemented with feature-specific licences at any point.
You're not licensed to use this workflow step. Here are the possible statuses:
|You're licensed to use the step (or licensing isn't required).
|The license has expired.
|The license will expire in less than 2 months.
|This step is in trial mode.
|You're not licensed to use this step.
|This step has been disabled by the administrator.
Note that your certificate file has to be on the server machine.
You can use Microsoft's LDP.exe tool to test LDAP connectivity:
If the connection is successful but you can't connect to Data Studio (using the same domain), contact support.
You can now assign this authentication method to your users. Find out about user management.
Note that these steps assume that Data Studio v1.3 is installed in the default location.
java -jar "C:\Program Files\Experian\Aperture Data Studio 1.3.0\pserver.jar" STARTUP RESETADMINPASSWORD
Update this command to reflect the version of Data Studio you're using/custom file location, if not on v1.3/not using the default install location.
How do I restart the Data Studio service?
How do I back up the Aperture Data Studio repository?
How do I upgrade to a new Data Studio version?
How do I change the database location?
I'm getting UI issues
The Aperture Data Studio application is not loading
I get a connection error
How do I uninstall Aperture Data Studio?
The quickest way is to use Data Studio:
Note that the restart might take a minute.
Note that the restart might take a minute.
See step 1 in How do I upgrade to a new Data Studio version?
We strongly recommend that you don't keep the old Data Studio version when upgrading to a newer one.
The recommended upgrade process consists of three parts:
a) Stop the service:
i) Search for services from the start menu or go to Control Panel > System and Security > Administrative Tools > Services.
ii) Locate the Experian Aperture Data Studio Database Server service.
iii) Right-click on the service and select Stop.
b) Back up:
Note that this may take some time.
Copy and save the following files/folders to a separate location:
{UUID}_{Snapshot Name})
{version}\server.properties). This contains all your settings defined in Configuration.
{version}\filedatastores.properties). Back this up if you have set up any data stores, use sample data or tutorials.
{version}\workflowTriggers.json). Back this up if you have any workflow triggers defined.
{version}\Aperture Data Studio Service 64bit.ini).
a) Search for remove program from the start menu or go to Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features.
b) Find Experian Aperture Data Studio.
c) Right-click, select Uninstall, then click Yes.
The uninstaller will delete:
The uninstaller will not touch:
a) Stop the service, and replace the mandatory files noted above. Restart the service.
Note that it's not necessary to replace the repository itself if you are using it in the default location.
b) (optional) If your server had been configured to use a repository in a non-standard location:
i) Stop the service
ii) Delete the newly created C:\ApertureDataStudio
iii) Replace your backed-up repository and server.properties file in their old locations
iv) Restart the service
c) Install the new version as usual. Get the latest Data Studio version.
If you're using a remote instance of the Find duplicates server, you may have to upgrade it as well. Firstly, check the release notes that the version of the server you're running is the latest. If not, install the latest Find duplicates server.
Clean install
If you want to install a new version on a machine that has/had Data Studio installed:
1. Uninstall any remaining instances of Data Studio.
2. Manually delete C:\ProgramData\Experianand C:\ApertureDataStudio.
Note that this will remove your existing license.
3. Install a new version as usual.
By default, the database is installed on C:\ApertureDataStudio.
To change this, go to Configuration > All server settings > Database root and change the value. You will be prompted to restart Aperture Data Studio.
All the old contents of this folder will be copied to the new location.
Ensure the Windows service (Experian Aperture Data Studio Database Server) is running.
Search for services from the start menu or go to Control Panel > System and Security > Administrative Tools > Services.
Check that the Windows service (Experian Aperture Data Studio Database Server) is running.
Search for services from the start menu or go to Control Panel > System and Security > Administrative Tools > Services.
Check that you're not using the default Data Studio ports: 7701 and 7801 (used by the web server and the ODBC, respectively).
To change these defaults, go to Configuration > Communication > and modify REST web server TCP/IP port and/or ODBC Port values.
See step 2 in How do I upgrade to a new Data Studio version?
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On Windows what data file does mSecure 5 store the data in?
On mSecure 3 I can find the .mscw file, but I can't find one for mSecure 5.
I like to be able to backup that file with my backup system.
Hi Dave,
Thank you for contacting us. The mSecure 5 data files are stored in this directory:
You should be able to easily find the folder by searching for
However, this app data will not help you recover your mSecure information. I would recommend setting up our auto-backups feature instead.
Auto backups are created after every 5 changes in your database. These backup files are .msib backup files that can be used to restore your information in mSecure 5 on all devices. Additionally, you can always go to the Backups section in our settings an create a manual backup at any time you would like. Manual backups can be created as often as you would like and will always ask you were you'd like to save the backup file to.
Are the backup files encrypted with a password?
If someone gets the file without my password will they be able to restore it?
Hi Dave,
All backup files are encrypted with the account password in use when the backup file was created. In order to restore from it, you'd need to use mSecure and know the backup's password.
Thanks Eden,
I created a backup and was able to restore it without entering the password. Is that because I am already logged into mSecure?
mSecure will first try to use the account password to decrypt the backup file. If the account password does not work to decrypt the backup file, it will ask for the back up file's password.
One last question.
I don't want my data in the cloud.
If I select Wifi sync does that prevent it from going to the cloud?
Is there anything else I need to do?
The only options that save information to the cloud are the cloud options (mSecure Cloud, Dropbox, and iCloud). If you select WiFi syncing, you will not be saving any of your record's in any cloud service nor passing any of those records to any cloud service.
Note: no matter what sync feature you use you will be storing account information in our servers. This account information includes licensing information and sync options for your account.


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Samsung 837 in NYC will let public play with Galaxy S10 right after launch
Samsung will be opening Galaxy S10 pre-orders on February 21, but sales are expected to begin on March 8. That means getting to try the Galaxy S10 at a store won't be immediately possible after the flagship goes official, unless you happen to be in New York City and visit the Samsung 837 store right when the Unpacked livestream is taking place. Samsung has announced that it will allow the public to try their hands on the Galaxy S10 at Samsung 837 right after the official announcement ends.
The Samsung 837 store was designed for the purpose of letting consumers try out new products from the company, and since the Galaxy S10 is going to be unveiled in San Francisco instead of at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, it makes sense for the Galaxy S10 to be available at Samsung's biggest 'experience center' in the US. You probably won't be able to place orders for the phone at Samsung 837, though, since Samsung 837 was always envisioned as a place for people to experience the Korean giant's products rather than as a typical store.
To be able to visit Samsung 837 for the Galaxy S10 livestream and public hands-on, you will need to sign up at Samsung's official Galaxy Unpacked Livestream webpage. Just tap/click the RSVP button there to register and reserve your sport at the event (you'll need to login to your Samsung account). The livestream starts at 1 PM on February 20.
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When news broke eight days ago that reigning Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel faces an NCAA investigation into whether he sold autographs, the college football world reacted with either confusion or outright skepticism. After all, the press had created an image of the Manziel family that suggested something out of TV's Dallas. Wright Thompson's recent ESPN The Magazine feature alluded to the "Texas oil fortune" that "still funds the family." As Manziel's father, Paul, told Thompson, "It's not Garth Brooks money, but it's a lot of money." If Johnny Football's so rich, the thinking went, why would he stoop to selling autographs for pocket change?
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Thursday, September 24, 2009
Homework! It's Not Just For Kids!
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What a precious little girl. Love the post. SharonReplyDelete
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This is sooo cute!! And exactly how I feel every night, lol!! My oldest is in fifth grade this year and WOW does he have a lot of homework. And sometimes, I cant even help him, lol! I am definitely NOT smarter than a fifth grader, lol! CUTE post!ReplyDelete
This is an adorably true post, thanks for sharing darling.ReplyDelete
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I'm so happy you stopped by. Thank you for the sweet comments. Your blog is beautiful! I followed you as well and will be back to visit.ReplyDelete
Hi Ms. Coralie,ReplyDelete
I just wanted to drop by and thank you for becoming a follower. I am trully flattered. I do hope you come visit again real soon.
By the way, let me say how beautiful I think your blog is. I love the two little angels...so sweet. And Your header is simply very lovely.
Wishing you a wonderful day.
Loved the poem and the postcard! Since I've gone back to school - I do feel a little young again!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 24, 2009 at 9:08 PM
Oh but they are precious days, helping them with homework. Before you know it, they know it all!ReplyDelete
Sad as it may be, when I read "take my paper up to scan the evening news", I thought, "uh-oh. The child will need to use the scanner at the same time."
This is a sad reminder that I think like a nerd.
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Darling, Coralie. You have the neatest 'things'. TY for the sweet words today. Have a great weekend. TTFN ~ MarydonReplyDelete
This is adorable anytime! Thanks for sharing. TwylaReplyDelete
Oh, yes, Coralie, I remember those days so well. Cute post and thank you for sharing that poem. VickiReplyDelete
Wow - I didn't realize this parental participation in homework thing wasn't a new development! Cute and funny poem!ReplyDelete


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