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The Meal Delivery Program is a holistic nutrition program that provides home delivered prepared meals for seniors and other homebound clients throughout the Greater Austin area. This program provides case management services to individuals enrolled in the Meals on Wheels program. Each recipient receives one hot meal per day during the week and may have an option of receiving supplemental frozen meals for the weekend. To see if you or someone you know may qualify for home delivered meals, check our eligibility list below.
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January's The Best Time Of Year To Be Alone Again (Naturally)
Is there anything better than a really depressing song in the darkest days of January? I'm terribly partial to Gilbert O'Sullivan's 1972 hit Alone Again (Naturally), which he sings so matter-of-factly that one wonders whether men in white coats were waiting for him just offstage. Here it is, with lyrics added for maximum downward spiraling:
He's not alone -- countless others have covered the song to let you know just how terribly they ache inside, and how badly they want to throw themselves off of a tower. As a tribute to seasonal depression everywhere, I'd like to present the very best and worst versions the world has to offer...
Nina Simone, that champion song-stealer and frequently hazy ad-libber, trumped O'Sullivan pretty soundly when she unveiled her starkly autobiographical rewrite:
"I remember this afternoon
When my sister came into the room
She refused to say how my father was
But I knew he'd be dying soon.
And I was oh so glad, and it was oh so sad
That I realized that I despised this man I once called father.
In his hanging on, with fingers clutching
His body now just eighty-eight pounds
Blinded eyes still searching
For some distant dream that had faded away at the seams.
Dying alone, naturally..."
And so forth. However, while her version's on iTunes, there's no video, so we'll have to set her aside for the moment in favor of more faithfully documented covers, like Shirley Bassey's. The ultimate drama queen, she definitely takes more than she gives during her 7 minutes at the bottom of the heap -- Bassey's wringing the life-giving essence out of every syllable, leaving the viewer with the dried-up husk:
If it's rock-bottom inertia you're after, no one can dethrone Cass Elliot. A year and a half before her untimely death, Elliot presses her face against a rain-streaked windowpane, wearing dark garments of penitence and listlessly drifting through the song like she's on pills. The thunderous applause at the end as she finishes and slumps in her chair is heartbreaking:
This dubious club mix is pretty hard to love, until the moment when the pipe-organ starts booming, right as he sings about getting left at the altar. The video is shit, but I've got to hand it to this guy for creating a moment of sick irony that's worthy of a really awesome black comedy:
Sungha Jung's videos have been around a while now and the cuteness is wearing off rapidly, but there's something about the sight of a child nodding out over this song that makes me worry whether he'll make it to adulthood. Some people are too sensitive for this world...
Which brings us up against that near-transparent membrane between official covers and the ad-hoc karaoke attempts that people love putting up on YouTube for some reason. This fellow and his neck-brace is a clear challenger to O'Sullivan's monopoly on grief:


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Knowing the what's and how's of photography at times may be challenging. Many times this is because it can be hard to know where to get the best advice for photography. The following article will open your eyes to a whole new world of photography your have never seen before.
Do not make adjusting your settings too complex. Learn how to use your camera one feature at a time. Learn each one completely before moving on. You will be able to pivot your effort around the subject you are photographing. This avoids the common time-wasting confusion that ensnares many amateur photographers.
Having sufficient light is important for taking quality photos, but if you are taking photos in bright or direct sunlight, you may end up with bad shots because of too much light. Direct sunlight not only causes glare and unpleasant shadows, but it also creates irregular highlights and makes your subjects squint if they facing the sun. If possible, choose the early morning hours or late afternoon light when taking pictures outside.
While many photographers prefer to emphasize landscapes from a distance, viewers often focus on the foreground instead. Create a nice foreground in your shot to make your picture look more deep and to frame in more intimately.
And the tips just keep on coming! Educate yourself about the advantages of different shutter speeds. A camera comes with a variety of settings. P,M,A and S are some of those options. The "P" setting represents the program mode. In this fully automatic camera setting, your shutter speed and aperture are set for you automatically. If you have no clue about what subject you're photographing, the "P" setting is helpful.
When shooting people, make sure to emphasize the foreground by blurring the background a little. Having a background that is in full focus will take away from your subject, making it harder to direct your viewer's focus to the right location. It is important to keep your subject in the forefront while shooting your photograph.
These are important shots to capture, so ensure your batteries are fully charged. Digital cameras consume a lot of battery life, particularly when you use the LCD screen; therefore, be sure that your batteries are charged fully before you need to use your camera. It is also a good idea to carry around spare batteries. This way you will never miss out on a great shot.
People usually just look right into the camera. Have the subject of your photo focus their eyes on a distant object, rather than the camera. You might also direct the subject to focus on an object or person within the frame.
Have you ever had to take pictures of subjects that had been in the rain? You can make this effect yourself by taking a spray bottle and "misting" some rain on your subject prior to photographing.
Most people have a tough time understanding photos, as this article discussed. The more they learn though, the more they realize they will enjoy it. Use this advice, break out your camera, and start taking photos.


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I've always used iTunes to manage my sharing and remote playing of my media library within my home.
As you no doubt know, iTunes sucks at sharing/streaming media. I used iTunes because it was the path of least resistance despite all the verbal abuse I've hurled at it…it's bloated, slow, crashes etc…but that's a whole different article…. 😉
Enter Plex. My Padawan at work turned me on to the Plex Media Server and my media consumption has been upgraded beyond my wildest imagination.


text: Gates, right, met Iraqi leaders on Wednesday in an unannounced visit to the country [AFP ] It was the worst attack in Baghdad since 32 people were killed in twin car bombings in the predominantly Shia district of Bayaa in the city's southwest on September 26. The US defence secretary was in the capital to assess whether a reported downturn in fighting in Iraq could be sustained. Gates flew into the northern city of Mosul earlier on Wednesday in an unannounced visit to the country, and proceeded to Baghdad after meeting US commanders. Your Views "With the help of local tribes and the surge of US troops many sections of Iraq are seeing less and less violence." Ice Man, Atlanta, US Send us your viewsOne person was killed by a car bomb near a police station in Mosul hours before Gates touched down. Car bombs in Baquba and Kirkuk, another two cities north of Baghdad, killed at least seven more. The US military also announced the deaths of three soldiers, killed in a "complex attack" a day earlier involving a roadside bomb and small-arms fire north of Baghdad. Despite the ongoing fighting, Gates said he believed "a secure, stable and democratic Iraq is within reach", although much remains to be done. "We need to be patient," the Pentagon chief told reporters, standing alongside Abdul-Qader al-Obeidi, Iraq's defence minister. "We also need to be absolutely resolved in our desire to see the nascent signs of hope across Iraq expand and flourish so that all Iraqis can enjoy peace and prosperity." Reconciliation With attacks reportedly at their lowest levels in nearly two years, attention has focused on whether the Shia-led government can reconcile with disaffected Sunni Arabs, especially as the US begins limited troop withdrawals. Gates urged the Iraqi government to integrate mainly-Sunni Arab neighbourhood patrol units with its army and police. Washington credits the 60,000-strong neighbourhood patrol forces with helping to reduce violence. "Iraqis who have chosen to fight al-Qaeda need to be integrated into Iraq's security forces or provided other job opportunities," he said. Earlier on Wednesday the government took a step in that direction, announcing that it would put 45,000 of the patrol members on its payroll by the middle of 2008. That means tens of thousands of armed Sunni Arabs, many believed to have fought against the government before this year, will soon be working for it. Despite the reported security gains, Colonel Raymond Thomas, an assistant commander of the US division responsible for the north, said it was asking for more troops for Diyala province, of which Baquba is the capital. The US reports that attacks across Iraq have fallen 55 per cent since a build-up of American troops became fully deployed in mid-June. US military commanders say they are confident they can maintain gains in security despite the planned withdrawal of more than 20,000 soldiers over the next six to eight months. There are around 160,000 American troops in Iraq. SOURCE: Agencies


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Today, General Cannabis, Inc., formerly LC Luxuries Limited, announces it has entered into a management agreement to manage its 11th marijuana medicine evaluation clinic in Victorville, CA. The 10 other clinics that General Cannabis manages are located throughout California. The ongoing expansion of clinic management is in step with the company's long term goal of managing or owning at least 20 clinics by year end 2011.
Also, General Cannabis is moving forward with its acquisition of substantially all the assets of Revyv, LLC. Revyv, LLC is a marketing company that specializes in the healthcare arena. The acquisition also includes a verification system used by dispensaries and law enforcement officials to verify a medical marijuana patient's status. Management believes the acquisition should be completed no later than December 31, 2010. The acquisition will increase the company's healthcare marketing capabilities throughout states in which General Cannabis does not yet have a healthcare presence.
"We're continuing to build on our healthcare model and Revyv is another important acquisition which will assist us in reaching our goals," General Cannabis, Inc. President Douglas Francis stated. "We're very excited to incorporate the talent and expertise of Revyv's management team, and hope to be fully integrated by the middle of January."
"The recent acquisition of Synergistic Resources' business which now includes the management of eleven medical marijuana healthcare facilities combined with the outstanding marketing that's been demonstrated by Revyv is a great recipe for solid, consistent growth," stated General Cannabis, Inc. CEO James Pakulis.


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City Views #26: The Casino
This building is called the Casino and sits in an Area between the inner city and the riverfront of Mülheim. In 2004, when this photo was taken, it was used by a local church community, but I think there's a music school in there today. That's all what I can tell about this building, because I don't really know anything about its history – this is just a nice bit of architecture after all the modern highrises of the last postings.
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Linklaters appoints Dr Lorand Bartels to international trade law practice
Linklaters has appointed Dr Lorand Bartels as External Senior Counsel within its international trade law practice.
Dr Bartels has 20 years' experience in the field of international trade, both as an academic and practitioner, having advised governments, international organisations and private clients on trade negotiations and WTO law. He is Reader in International Law in the Faculty of Law and a Fellow of Trinity Hall at the University of Cambridge and has recently been appointed a specialist advisor to the House of Commons Select Committee on International Trade. He has also acted as an expert consultant on international law and EU law to a number of other countries, NGOs and international organizations.
Dr Bartels appointment is an important addition to the firms specialist global trade law practice and brings a deep understanding of international trade law issues at both a highly technical and practical level. He joins a multicultural and multilingual team, which is able to effectively engage with trade officials to achieve the best commercial outcomes for our clients.
The team is run out of the London office and includes partners Nicole Kar, Charlotte Morgan, Greg Reid, Matthew Weiniger QC and Counsel Professor Jan Wouters. The practice is also strengthened by alliances with top-tier law firms in South Africa (Webber Wentzel), Australia (Allens) and a number of US trade law specialists which provide clients with access to a seamless service across the globe.
Nicole Kar, partner at Linklaters, commented
"Lorand brings with him a deep understanding of the international trade environment, both at an academic and practical level, which is a perfect compliment to the skills and knowledge held within our international trade law practice. This will offer our clients an important and sought after level of clarity and understanding in an increasingly uncertain global environment."


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The power has shifted in the Big Brother 15 house and the Live Feeds have gotten a second wind. After a new HOH was crowned and a jury member returned, the houseguests were squirming, alliances were shifting and people were being tossed under buses left and right.
Read about those moments and others on our Live Feed highlights below. And remember to sign-up now for the Big Brother Feeds so you can watch any of these moments by using the Flashback archive feature.
Big Brother 15 Live Feed Highlights – Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013
10:01 AM BBT – Feeds cut. Wake-up time.
10:50 AM BBT – Houseguests are up getting ready for the day.
11:15 AM BBT – Helen is having a goodbye moment with GinaMarie. She's also warning her about Amanda and McCrae. She also warns her about Andy. Tells her that they had a final two deal and he's about to vote her out later that day.
11:45 AM BBT – Feeds cut for rehearsal.
1:00 PM BBT – Feeds return. HGs relaxing, having lunch and cleaning the house.
2:00 PM BBT GinaMarie indicating to Elissa that she wants to work with her and not trust Amanda and McCrae any more.
2:05 PM BBT – Andy and Helen are talking. She's telling him she holds no hard feelings for the way he's going to vote.
2:20 PM BBT – Andy is now rethinking voting out Helen. He tells Aaryn he thinks he's making a mistake. Aaryn has decided it's best for Helen to go.
3:12 PM BBT – Helen sayging goodbyes. She's crying to Aaryn and telling how much she likes her.
3:16 PM BBT – Feeds go to trivia for the live show.
7:26 PM BBT – Feeds return. McCrae and Spencer have dropped out of the competition already.
7:26PM BBT – Jessie has 3 balls. Elissa has 4 balls.
7:29PM BBT – Elissa caught a 5th ball. Amanda has 4.
7:30PM BBT – Andy is out.
7:37PM BBT – Jessie falls. She tells Amanda that she hates her and leaves.
7:42PM BBT – Crazy, mysterious visitor runs out to backyard yelling. Security chases him off. It was staged.
7:55PM BBT – Helen sharing notes with Judd. Says GinaMarie tried to save her.
8:05PM BBT – Elissa has 6. Judd 4.
8:06PM BBT – Helen falls and is out.
8:07PM BBT – Candice falls! Judd is back in the game.
8:09PM BBT – Judd catches another ball.
8:12PM BBT – Judd says Jury wasn't allowed to talk game off camera.
8:13PM BBT – Elissa catches her 7th ball.
8:15PM BBT – Judd falls.
8:16PM BBT – Amanda nearly falls but saves herself.
8:30PM BBT – Elissa has 9 balls.
8:31PM BBT – Elissa catches ball number 10. and wins HOH.
8:31 PM BBT – Feeds cut.
8:50 PM BBT – Spencer telling Judd he had no idea they were going to blindside him
9:18 PM BBT – Elissa tells Judd that Helen, Amanda and Aaryn are why he went home. Judd tells her he has NO alliance right now and will vote out who she wants.
9:48 PM BBT – Elissa tells Amanda that her or McCrae has to go up against Aaryn. Amanda is not happy.
10:10 PM BBT – Amanda tells McCrae and Andy that she will threaten Elissa if she decides to put McCrae up. Amanda starts crying and has ALREADY started the Judd talk. Saying he was MVP and put her up for weeks.
10:20 PM BBT – Judd talking to the others about the Jury House.
10:32 PM BBT – Amanda demands to McCrae that he tell her EVERYTHING Judd says to him.
11:03 PM BBT – Judd tells Andy he's starting fresh.
11:13 PM BBT – Andy asks Elissa where her head is. Elissa says she is definitely putting up Aaryn. Andy thinks she should also put GinaMarie up. Elissa says she absolutely isn't putting GM up. Andy says what about Judd? Elissa says nope.
11:19 PM BBT – Elissa and Andy shake on a two-week "deal."
11:21 PM BBT – Elissa tell McCrae she might put him up next to Aaryn and that he HAS to win the veto. McCrae fighting hard not to go up. He says that putting him up will be a mistake.
11:30 PM BBT – McCrae might be getting through. Elissa says she wants Aaryn out, but if Aaryn is safe she'll settle for GM. McCrae says if she doesn't put up GM then GM can win Veto and save Aaryn then neither would go. Elissa seems concerned like she didn't think of that.
11:50 PM BBT – Andy tells Aaryn that he's working on it for her and she's his "number one priority."
12:00 AM BBT – Elissa tells Spencer she wants to nom McC next to Aaryn. Spencer pushes for GM instead.
12:20 AM BBT – Andy warns Amanda that Elissa is probably going with her original McC & Aaryn plan. McCrae says she has no logic in putting him up. Yeah, she does.
12:50 AM BBT – Andy points out Aaryn evicted the last minority. Aaryn says she's the last minority because she's got blonde hair and blue eyes.
12:55 AM BBT – HGs worry Elissa will get a special power this week. Aaryn says that isn't fair for it to be this week after all of her HoH's.
1:00 AM BBT – Elissa gets her HoH room. There's a bottle of liquor and a letter from Rachel. Her basket doesn't have any sweets.
1:35 AM BBT – Aaryn is the first to bail on Elissa's HoH.
2:00 AM BBT – Andy tells Aaryn he most wants to keep her and GM. He's going to work on Elissa tomorrow to keep them safe.
2:05 AM BBT – Judd is goofing around in the HoH room. He's very excited to be back in the game. Elissa says she's happy he's there.
2:30 AM BBT – Andy jokes about making a fake OTEV clue for Aaryn: "She has one of the prettiest faces, even though she's an overt racist."
2:40 AM BBT – Andy talks to Judd about Elissa's plans. Andy tells Judd he should be safe this week and that he's okay with Elissa breaking up McCranda.
2:50 AM BBT – Spencer warns Judd to not bring up the Grasshopper alliance again.
3:00 AM BBT – Judd says Amanda is the reason he was evicted and he does not trust her. GM and Spencer tell Judd they didn't know the blindside against him was going to happen.
3:25 AM BBT – Elissa standing strong on her plan to nom McCrae. McCranda scrambling to get her to not do that. Amanda says it doesn't make any sense since they've been protecting her from week one. Heh.
3:35 AM BBT – Elissa kicks them out of her room. After leaving Amanda says Elissa wants either McCrae, Amanda, or Aaryn out this week. Could be. Could be.
3:50 AM BBT – McCranda, Andy, & Spencer in Lounge. They're very worried about Elissa's plans. They're discussing how to talk her out of nominating McCrae by saying the Veto could be luxuries.
4:10 AM BBT – Andy tells Spencer he thinks McCranda would betray them to get themselves safe. Andy says he's working things to keep both of them safe and get back in good with Judd.
4:30 AM BBT – HGs all getting in to bed. Spencer stays up a little longer.
It sounds like Elissa is really wanting Aaryn and McCrae to go up. But don't expect that to happen because Amanda has steamrolled everyone in this house and she'll most likely do the same. Elissa might end up nominating Aaryn and GinaMarie, per Amanda's
threats requests. Or maybe she really will stick to McCrae & Aaryn as she suggested later in the night.
You can watch all of these Big Brother 15 events using the archives flashback, the DVR-like feature of this year's Live Feeds which means it's always live, even when you missed it! Sign-up now to get the free trial to watch it all live & uncensored.


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Home Zenders & Ontvangers Graupner Telemetrie General Air Module 2-6S, Vario GRAUPNER 33611.D35 Pakket
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Artikelcode: 33611.D35
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General sensor for Graupner HoTT receiver and models with internal combustion or electric motor.
- Vario with altitude signals plus climb and drop signals as well as additional warning thresholds for min. altitude, max. altitude, climb, and drop speeds in two stages
- Altitude display (- 500 ' + 3000 m) and storage of min. and max. altitude
- 2x temperature and voltage measurements with warning thresholds for min. and max. voltage and min. and max. temperature
- Individual measurement with warning threshold for min. voltage
- Voltage, current, and capacity measurement with warning threshold for min. and max. voltage, max. capacity, and max. current
- Current limiting programmable
- Messurment of the current with shunt resistors 2x 1 mOhm parallel = 0.5 mOhm
- Rpm measurement and warning threshold for min. and max. rpms
- Fuel measurement with warning threshold in 25% steps
- Warning time can be set to: OFF, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 seconds, always
- Warning repeat time can be set to: always, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 minutes, once
Important Note when using the modules 33600, 33601, 33610, 33611 and 33620:
Do not carry out any programming work on the sensors while the model is flying, otherwise there is a real risk that your model will fly out of control while you are not concentrating on it!
If your model is fitted with two or more receivers, it is absolutely essential that you do not carry out programming work during a flight,
as this can alter the settings in the receivers to which no telemetry equipment is connected; in the worst case this could result in the model crashing!
For this reason always carry out programming on the ground, and check that only the receiver with connected sensor is powered on.
Connections and Technical data Vario:
2x temperature selectively 0 to 120°C or200°C and voltage measurement up to 60 V DC
1x rotational speed measurement up to 100,000 rpm with a two-blade propeller
1x speed controller/servo input, 1x rotational speed regulation input, 1x speed controller/servo output for rotational speed regulation
1x current and voltage and capacity measurement up to 40 A (pulse 1 s: 60 A) and up to 30 V
1x single cell monitoring for 2 - 6S lithium batteries (LiPo, LiIo, LiFe)
1x receiver power supply input and output
1x telemetry connection for receiver
1x fuel sensor 0%/25%/50%/75%/100%
Altitude measurement: -500 m ... +3000 m
Resolution: 0.1m
Vario sensitivity: 0.5 m/3 s, 1 m/3 s, 0.5 m/s, 1 m/1 s, 3 m/s programmable by tone
Average calculation: 4 - 20measurements programmable per measurement value
Dimensions (LxWxH): 41 (48) x 44 (56) x 16 mm
Operating voltage : 3,6 ... 8,4 V
All-up weight, approx.: 31 g
Dimensions (LxWxH): 41 (48) x 44 (56) x 16 mm
Operating voltage : 3,6 ... 8,4 V
Dimensions (LxWxH): 41 (48) x 44 (56) x 16 mm
Operating voltage : 3,6 ... 8,4 V
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Born on September 9, 1989, Bandeep Singh is a First-Class cricketer, who plays for Jammu and Kashmir in Ranji Trophy. He is a right-handed middle-order batsman and a part-time off-break bowler. Bandeep is a record holder at the Ranji Trophy circuit as he scored fastest fifty in just 16 balls in the current season. He has played 25 First Class matches, scoring 1076 runs, with an average of 26.90 and 82 as his highest score. While in 20 List-A matches, Bandeep has scored 391 runs, with an average of 20.57 and unbeaten 55 runs as his highest score. Bandeep, in 12 Twenty20 matches has scored 244 runs, with an average of 22.18 with 52 runs as his highest score. As a part-time bowler, Bandeep has taken 5 wickets each in First-Class and List A matches and has yet to open his account in T20. He made his First Class debut against Jharkhand at Jammu on November 2, 2012 and made his List A debut against Delhi at Delhi on February 20, 2012. The stylish but hard-hitting middle-order batsman, Bandeep made his T20 debut against Rajasthan at Kochi on January 10, 2016. Bandeep has almost cemented his place in the Jammu and Kashmir Ranji Trophy team and is known for his temperament and explosiveness. For his magnificent performances and explosiveness, he was shortlisted for the IPL auction this season, but unfortunately could not find any buyer in the same. He is simply a class-act when on song.
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S_HVAC device on vera doesnt set set point to arduino
Im using vera edge with latest firmware.
Arduino nano with nRF24l01 as my gateway. 1.5 API version. On the other side I have Arduino uno with DHT22 and IR led to turn on and off the AC.
Every thing works ok but sending a new set point to the UNO.
I recive the Off and ColdOn from vera and sending the room temp from the UNO to vera also works (i can see the inside temperature chnages). But when I set new temperature in Vera to be sent to the UNO, i see that the UNO recive nothing (i use the serial to monitor it).
Any known bug? Or mybe I missing somthing in my code (can u direct me to an example of using S_HVAC)?
Might very well be a bug in the Vera plugin as this is untested ground.
Would be nice to see if plugin even try to send anything. Do you have access to the Vera log?
leeoz last edited by leeoz
No, how can I access it? And I will send you all the info needed to debug.
BTW when I send the command it say "command fail" under the temperature set point field.
@leeoz, Could you try a thing?
Change the two occurrences of SetCurrentSetpoint to NewCurrentSetpoint in I_Arduino1.xml and report back.
Its already set to NewCurrentSet point.
No it isn't...
But I doubt that this is the problem...
@akbooer, need some help on this. Do you see something obvious?
I notice that code has "NewCurrentSetpoint" and wonder whether it should not, instead, be "newCurrentSetpoint" ?
@akbooer and @hek checkout - http://wiki.micasaverde.com/index.php/Luup_UPnP_Variables_and_Actions#TemperatureSetpoint1
Note, screenshot from UI5 below but it seems that this has changed to the above as of UI7....
Sorry, I'm new to Lua and vera stuff so I don't understand what I need to do in order to fix it, or to find the error? I know c++ and c# so I familiar with programming but this is something I never done before.
my vera version: 1.7.1320
is this UI7?
@leeoz said:
Sorry, I'm new to Lua and vera stuff so I don't understand what I need to do in order to fix it, or to find the error? I know c++ and c# so I familiar with programming but this is something I never done before.
my vera version: 1.7.1320
is this UI7?
Yes, it is.
The issue under discussion here is something which definitely needs fixing once and for all by a plugin developer familiar with Lua, and Vera, and UI5, and UI7, and thermostats. I fail on the last point (but can learn) and am taking a look at the issue now, although that certainly doesn't stop anyone else from giving it a go.
You are, of course, right. The problem is that the plugin does not implement the TemperatureSetpoint1 service. Requires a small change to the I_Arduino1.xml file and possibly the Lua file too.
R u guys going to update the GitHub files and publish it? or you want to give me some instructions on where to change what and test it?
Let me know if I can be any help (mybe sending you my log or somthing...)
The point is that no one actually has a solution right now.
I see two ways forward, described here
And here
The second one requires us to do nothing but wait for a month (so they say) at which time the Vera firmware will be changed to reinstate the missing command.
The first approach is a pragmatic workaround which could be relatively easily coded in the modules I mentioned previously.
L_Arduino.lua I_Arduino1.xml MyMessage.h
So I fixed it with simple fix.
After reading this:
Attached are the latest lua+xml+h files with the fix I've made.
Hi @leeoz would you mind sharing the arduino sketch for the HVAC device from this project?
I finally put together a thermostat device sketch. Unfortunately it got a bit out of hand and I implemented lots of features that most people probably not need.
Not sure if I'm using the V_HVAC_FLOW_STATE and V_HVAC_SETPOINT_HEAT correctly but it seems to work with my Vera UI5 presented as a S_HEATER device.
Here is the sketch in case someone needs it.
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Is anyone using Heater device in Vera UI7? Just moved my thermostat to a VeraPlus but it is not quite working correctly. Cant send setpoint value to the device. Sending Heat and Off command works as expected and also status changes are received in Vera. I need to get my z-Wave thermostat moved from my UI5 Veralite to the VeraPlus to do some comparison of the variables used. Then I'll look in to the MySensors GW plugin files if I can find something in need of fixing.
Coincidentally I am working on a thermostat prototype using your code now. I actually just found an error in the Vera files while I was doing some testing. Try uploading the I_Arduino1.xml and L_Arduino.lua to your Vera from here: https://github.com/mysensors/Vera/tree/UI7
@petewill I actually tried the new files yesterday but I could not get the termostat to work. For some reason the window cover device allso stoped working so I went back to the old file. I dont know why but I suspect that I should update the GW since I dont remember when I updated it an not sure of the version running on it.
@korttoma Wow, that's strange that your window coverings stopped working! I have window coverings and they are working after the update. Maybe updating the gateway is a good idea
Are you able to get the logs from the heater device? The window covering messages are 29-31 which are no where near the heater messages which is why this is so strange (to me at least).
@petewill yeah it seems like the GW was completely frozen so i it was not window cover related. I think it froze from the commands I tried to send to the heater (I think the version of the GW is 1.5 so I'm not sure if the HVAC device is handled). I was looking in to updating my GW yesterday but I could not get the 1.5.4 GW to compile using codebender.
Did you already build the thermostat device?
I was thinking should it be presented as HVAC device or is it stil ok to use HEATER like in my example. Hocking up some serial logging to my live thermostat is not something I'm prepared to do, I usually do debugging like this on a smal system at work but I will not have access to this till next week.
I was looking in to updating my GW yesterday but I could not get the 1.5.4 GW to compile using codebender.
Hmm. I always use the arduino IDE and download the code form Github so I'm not sure about this one.
Did you already build the thermostat device?
It is currently a work in process. I have an A/C device as well so I'm doing quite a bit of coding for that. I am using the HVAC device instead of the heater device. Heater should still work though I would think.
I have been hapily using codebender for the last 2 years so my IDE vad on v. 1.0.5 witch did not compile either. Updated IDE to 1.6.2 now and it compiles. Maybe I can find time to do the update to night or tomorrow.
@petewill I managed to get my hands on the log file from the VeraPlus when trying to send setpoint value. It seems like the HEATER device is not working and gives the "No implementation" Error.
08 03/10/16 12:27:26.352 JobHandler_LuaUPnP::HandleActionRequest device: 44 service: urn:upnp-org:serviceId:TemperatureSetpoint1 action: [36;1mSetCurrentSetpoint[0m <0x71f83520> 08 03/10/16 12:27:26.355 JobHandler_LuaUPnP::HandleActionRequest argument DeviceNum=44 <0x71f83520> 08 03/10/16 12:27:26.356 JobHandler_LuaUPnP::HandleActionRequest argument serviceId=urn:upnp-org:serviceId:TemperatureSetpoint1 <0x71f83520> 08 03/10/16 12:27:26.356 JobHandler_LuaUPnP::HandleActionRequest argument action=SetCurrentSetpoint <0x71f83520> 08 03/10/16 12:27:26.356 JobHandler_LuaUPnP::HandleActionRequest argument NewCurrentSetpoint=72.5 <0x71f83520> 08 03/10/16 12:27:26.356 JobHandler_LuaUPnP::HandleActionRequest argument rand=0.4705214786808938 <0x71f83520> 02 03/10/16 12:27:26.357 [33;1mDevice_LuaUPnP::HandleActionRequest 44 none of the 1 implementations handled it[0m <0x71f83520> 02 03/10/16 12:27:26.357 [33;1mJobHandler_LuaUPnP::RunAction device 44 action urn:upnp-org:serviceId:TemperatureSetpoint1/SetCurrentSetpoint failed with 501/No implementation[0m <0x71f83520>
fyi, for this test I did not have your latest implemented fix for the HVAC devcie but I guess that does not matter.
How is your setup coming along?
btw, I'm working on updating my old Veralite to UI7 so that I can have a separate test system but the update just do not seem to want to work, I requested Vera support to do it for me now so I just have to wait until they get to it.
Hmm. This is getting beyond my ability. Are you on 1.5 on your gateway and the sensor now? Can you test with the fix I submitted? It actually could make a difference because the mode states are used by both the Header device and the HVAC device.
If you increase the temp at your thermostat does Vera update?
I am still on UI5 so maybe that is part of the problem?
My project is at a standstill for the moment. I hope to resume it soon but life is getting in the way
I now have 1.5.4 on both the GW and heater device but this does not matter since the command newer leves the Vera. I'm sure I will be able to get this working but I need to get my Veralite updated first so I can have a proper test system. Yes UI7 is part of the problem since UI5 worked fine for me to (I think something related to the used SetPoint variables were changed). The current setpoint in the device is reported to Vera under the Variable "CurrentSetpoint Heat" so this part looks fine.
Yeah, sometimes life gets in the way but that is OK
I finally got my Veralite updated to UI7 so I could take a look at this and I can now send setpoint value to my heater device.
Here is the additions I made to I_Arduino1.xml
<action> <serviceId>urn:upnp-org:serviceId:TemperatureSetpoint1</serviceId> <name>SetCurrentSetpoint</name> <job> if (p ~= nil) then p.Setpoint(lul_device, lul_settings.NewCurrentSetpoint) end return 4,0 </job> </action>
And here is what I added to L_Arduino.lua
function Setpoint(device, NewCurrentSetpoint) sendCommand(luup.devices[device].id,"HVAC_SETPOINT_HEAT",NewCurrentSetpoint) end
Unfortunately if I change the setpoint locally on the heater device I do not get the new value to the device in the vera dashboard since the value is reported to the variable "CurrentSetpoint Heat" instead of "CurrentSetpoint".
Anyhow, I'm gona try the HVAC device type to see how it performs as comparison.
@petewill I tried to add my changes to github but I could not figure out how. I get "Failed to sync this branch" when I tried to sync what I committed. I have not contributed anything for 2 years so I don't remember how.
@korttoma Glad you got it working!
Unfortunately I can't offer much help with GitHub. I don't use it enough to have the process memorized. It's always trial and error for me too. Did you sync with the UI7 branch before you tried to upload your changes? Sorry I can't be more help...
finally managed to work out the GitHub part, I had to update the desktop software and remove the 2 year old project I had there, I stil find it quite confusing.


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The long-term viability of genetically-modified crops has been called into question after members of the anti-GM group Take The Flour Back were viciously assaulted by roaming wheat columns larger than a double-decker bus.
Anti GM protestors broke into the Hertfordshire field where the feisty crop is being grown with the intention of uprooting it and setting it alight, but their plans were thwarted when several bundles of wheat became aggressively self-aware.
Police were accused of being helpless bystanders as GM wheat reacted badly to being stamped on while it was trying to self-pollinate by lassoing several demonstrators around their necks and hurling them into neighbouring non-GM fields, significantly increasing the risk of cross-contamination. Anti-GM activist, Nigel Davis, had to undergo counselling after separate strands of wheat forced his legs apart and attempted to re-enact an horrific scene from the Evil Dead movie.
Scientists, however, put the wheat's reaction down to 'high spirits', claiming that a small amount of gang rape is a price worth paying to combat famine caused by aphids. GM guru, Gerhard Fotze, said 'It's quite simple. In addition to aphids, the wheat has become resistant to hippies'
This morning, however, the wheat field appeared to be in a conciliatory mood. Self-appointed 'Leader of the Bundles', Dave Sampson, appeared to hold out a stalk to protestors, inviting those with lingering concerns over its safety to sit down and talk about them. Sampson blamed the violence on a minority of anti-social scaly protective casings known as 'chaffs'.
Problems have beset GM wheat trials from the outset and were first highlighted when a bowl of Weetabix in Reading objected to having milked poured on it. The latest attacks follow an earlier incident in which terrified staff at an Aldershot branch of Sainsburys were cornered in the Cereals aisle and beaten to a pulp by a packet of Shreddies.
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Anthony concludes his series on Standard by mana cost!
Anthony concludes his series on Standard by mana cost!
Our FNM Hero stands alone against a horde of Undying evil, wielding nothing but a chainsaw hand and a dwindling budget.
Continue to experience the highs and lows of event deck grinding alongside Jonathan Medina as the FNM Hero drops 1/7th of his remaining budget on a Tuesday night Standard tournament.
After his first FNM as an FNM Hero, Jonathan Medina takes the next logical steps to raise his game: consultation with Chris Lansdell and dumpster diving. Read on to find out which results in more garbage.
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Jonathan Medina selects a deck for his FNM Hero challenge. Find out what deck he picked and why!
"Today, I'll transform from a Spartan of Magic Finance into unarmed peasant. Follow my adventure over the coming months." – Jonathan Medina
In the first part of his exhaustive overview of the standard format, Anthony Lowry goes over the role players at converted mana cost one. Read on to get his analysis of the current format, as well as predictions for things to come!
You may have heard of the term "flavor draft." This concept, popularized by Luis-Scott Vargas and friends, involves modifying the rules of a draft based on flavor concerns. A classic example: should a One-Eyed Scarecrow be allowed to equip a Blazing Torch? Or, with Dark Ascension: how would a Headless Skaab wear an Executioner's Hood? […]


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Dental Implants
An implant case can be used to substitute for one of the RPD units of the 4 current required for graduation in the Section of Removable Prosthodontics. The following patient treatments qualify for substitution.
1. Designing and participating in fabrication of a tissue bar used to retain a complete denture.
2. Designing and participating in the fabrication of a single tooth implant crown (i.e., making impressions, diagnostic wax ups, surgical templates, pouring casts and mounting records, etc.)
3. Fabricating an RPD where implant(s) is (are) used as overdenture abutments.
4. Designing and participating in the fabrication of an implant supported fixed partial denture (i.e., making master impressions, pouring and mounting casts, delivery follow-up etc.)
5. All implant cases need to be approved and supervised by Dr. Kumar Shah in order for students to get one RPD substitution
All designated laboratory procedure will be completed by the 2nd floor implant prosthodontics lab technician training program. All surgical procedures will be performed in the Straumann Implant Center. Prior to submitting the case to be lab, and appropriate lab request form will need to be completed.
The student will be responsible for the following as necessary (see grade sheets for details):
1. Study casts mounted with facebow and CR records (partially edentulous patients only)
2. Developing a comphensive treatment plan in writing. (Format to be used will be given to the students)
3. Completing a diagnostic wax up (partially edentulous patients only)
4. Designing and fabricating surgical templates to be used during surgical placement
5. Participating in the surgical placement as the 3rd and 4th assistant
6. Fabricating and delivering provisional prostheses as needed
7. Making master impressions, pouring master casts, and mounting this cast and the opposing cast on an articulator with facebow transfer and centric relation records
8. Work with the laboratory technician student, the lab supervisor, and assigned faculty in fabricating the proposed implant prosthesis of tissue bar
9. Delivery and follow-up
All prosthodontic procedures will be conducted in 3rd floor Removable Prosthodontics geographic area (B0-129) and supervised by faculty from the Section of Removable Prosthodontics, and all surgical procedures will be conducted and supervised by faculty from the Sections of Oral Surgery and Periodontics as required.
Implant instrumentation (screen driver, impression copings, etc., will be provided in the Straumann Implant Center. All grade sheets (see enclosed) must be signed by the appropriate faculty in order to receive credit.
Before beginning treatment, all perspective patients need to be screened in the Straumann Implant Center and approved for predoctoral care. When such approval is obtained, grade sheets can be obtained and the case logged in at the Straumann Implant Center Office (B0-129).
All proposed implant treatment cases have to be presented during the Implant Consult block on Thursday afternoon (1-5pm) and approved by Dr Beumer or Dr Shah. During these sessions, the patient has to be present along with accurately mounted diagnostic casts and recent appropriate radiographs. The student is expected to review all prior related lectures and CDs and be prepared to answer pertinent questions related to his/her patient treatment. Once approved, these cases will be scheduled only on Wednesday morning sessions in the removable prosthodontics clinic with Dr Shah.
The following provides a guideline for suitable pre-doctoral implant treatment cases:
Single or Multiple Units restorations:
- Posterior single unit restoration without a need for any augmentation or grafting procedures
- 3-units FPD (or less) in the posterior mandible.
Complete Dentures:
- Only Mandibular 2-implant implant assisted overdenture; (Cases without extreme resorption or with adequate attached tissue)
- No Maxillary implant assisted or implant supported overdentures.
Note: A student has to completed the entire procedure form start to finish in order to obtain credit for the case. Incomplete or transfer cases will require student to perform additional procedures of the missing stages in order to get credit.
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The cheapest superfood: Fermenting VegetablesJanuary 9, 2008 at 6:32 pm | Posted in Nutrition & Health | 10 Comments
Americanized Kimchi, for lack of a better name, inspired by the Weston Price Foundation and their Nourishing Traditions cookbook:
Essential: Cabbage (any kind) and salt
Choose among options: Almost any combination of fresh vegetables plus other items with spicy ones to taste preference:
Broccoli, carrots, ginger, onions, finely chopped garlic, jalepenos, peppers of any kind, radish, cucumber, cilantro, whole flax seeds, sesame seeds, etc.
Wash and chop everything up to about a sauerkraut consistency. Put in a large bowl as chopping, mix and add salt. Put it in a gallon container and crush everything down to container. The juice displaced should be visible so that the liquid and solids rise to the same level in the container. Let ferment at room temperature for 3-5 days. When it is like a crunchy, flavorful sauerkraut, it is ready, and can be refrigerated to keep indefinitely. By adding fresh greens, these will stay fresh and green for longer than anyway but freezing them. When crushed down to release the juice like this, vegetables change from a very bulky food to a high density food like cheese, which uncoincidentally is also fermented. The juice is quite refreshing too, don't throw it out. It can even be saved to ferment other foods. I haven't tried it to make a sourdough starter, but it would probably work.
Serve alone or almost any way, but is full of probiotics when eaten raw. Foods ferment either before you eat them or inside you. Better let the good fermenters like what resides naturally in cabbage and grapes do their work first. Otherwise, bad ones like candida will ferment your sugars and grow roots through your intestines, and send signals to your brain to feed them/you even more sugar. Then you will say in a Darth Vader voice, "It's too late for me. I'm more yeast than man now."
Lesson of Government Oversight: TransfatsApril 24, 2007 at 11:15 am | Posted in Anarchism, Nutrition & Health | 4 Comments
I'm a health nut. I at least avoid unhealthy foods unless they are free. I'm also a thrift nut, something has to be bad for me to pass it up for free. I haven't had a soft drink in 19 years, even when people offer me one for free, but I'll take the occasional cake and cookies at work. If they were provided regularly I'd have to cut back on this exception.
I try to avoid transfats completely. I think that corrupt big businesses and their cronies in government health and education positions have falsely made saturated fats look bad to intentionally promote high profit low quality unnatural mass market trans fats as a replacement good. For overwhelming historical and scientific evidence look up articles by the Weston Price Foundation.
When people promote government restrictions on transfat, I'm sympathetic to the support for good health, but as a libertarian opposed to the methods. Given that the government in the past couple years has geared up "regulation" of transfat, we have a test case to see whether libertarian principle provides real world lessons.
Notice most nutrition labels in the US. They are nationally regulated by the FDA. The content, the qualifications, even the order of what is listed is all standardized. Transfat profiteers had supposedly opposed the inclusion of trans fat as a separate category. Supposedly, this would identify products with an unhealthy low quality ingredient. Supposedly, consumer advocates wanted this and big business did not. Supposedly, consumer advocates won and is why we see the transfat category on nutrition labels.
Is that end of story? Not even half. Various junk food makers are allowed to list their transfat content as "zero" when they have less than half a gram per serving. This falsely makes the product appear healthier than it is. One gram of transfat per day is enough to cause measurable negative health effects. By altering the serving size and the transfat content to just under 0.5 grams per arbitrary serving size, a person may be fooled into thinking they are safe eating the product. People could eat only products with FDA defined "zero transfat" and actually be consuming 10-20 grams per day of transfats.
The lesson is this: Taking a pragmatic approach to libertarianism (the foundation of interpersonal morality) for some issues where we know there is an exploitation of ignorance or weakness of the will is counterproductive, unprincipled, and effectively unpragmatic in long term results as well.
Don't make deals with the devil. The transfat makers are the ones who profitted from trans fat labelling regulations. There are probably thousands of examples like this, and there are ones that we've been led to believe are opposite. We've been fooled to think that WW2 jumpstarted the economy, that Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase was a good pragmatic decision, etc. Some of these have been debunked by various libertarians in libertarian circles, but the lesson always needs to be expanded as long as there are people as clueless as the public school textbooks.
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Adobe Gives a Sneak Peek at New Video Application 'Prelude'
With Story and OnLocation, Adobe has been adding to their better-known video applications (Premiere Pro, After Effects) and transforming their suite into an end-to-end production solution. The latest addition is an application called Prelude, and in San Francisco they recently demoed the new software, which looks to be an on-set ingest and logging program.
Via Philip Hodgetts, here are some of the new features as relayed by Adobe's Al Mooney:
- Works directly off non-tape media
- Media can be previewed and selects trimmed before ingest to Prelude
- Icons can be "skimmed" (I think Adobe has a different term) FCP X style.
- Will copy media from the card to a specified location
- Will (optionally) do proxy (or really any specified format) generation in parallel with ingest
- Has great tools for subclipping and adding log notes easily
- Can build simple cuts-only timelines
- Exports direct to Premiere Pro or to Final Cut Pro 7 XML.
Plenty of questions remain -- does this interact with, or replace, Bridge? -- but you can bet we'll be seeing much more about Prelude (and the CS6 suite in general) at this year's NAB. This looks to be a much-needed application in the days of tapeless, DIT/Data Wrangler-based on-set workflows.
And in other news, the well-known Final Cut Pro User Group (at which Prelude was presented) has changed its name to the Creative Pro User Group. Sure, this is partially due to the Final Cut Pro X debacle, but it's also a reflection of the fact that the group formerly known as FCPUG has had an increasing number of presentations by Adobe and Avid, even before FCPX.
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February 2, 2012 at 12:45PM, Edited September 4, 7:54AM
Please please please include first-light-esque color-correction, rotation and cropping as metadata... Please Adobe! :D
February 2, 2012 at 1:11PM, Edited September 4, 7:54AM
They are adding something called Speedgrade. Don't know if that's what you're looking for.
Here's a link with a preview:
February 2, 2012 at 5:01PM, Edited September 4, 7:54AM
Way to go, Yipee!
i hope i'll be just as excited about the price when it's finally
is available (boxed, that is).
February 2, 2012 at 5:52PM, Edited September 4, 7:54AM
Saw the other thread Koo, RE: FCPX and the adherents.
My admonition still and yet is that, if, there are significant adaptive and or adoptive aspects which enhance the workload, regardless of brand, then these changes will serve to "improve" or be re-engineered into the competitors designs.
My failing or blessing is having cut my sequencing teeth on ATARI, then PC strictly based on costs, I've never booted into the iJOBS club, to no great detriment, and advanced by building my own PC's, which isn't (or wasn't) possible regardless for an Apple, again because of cost.
The years of deridement (not bitter, just abject) from my peers over NOT being an Apple user, are well behind us these days.
Given that NVIDIA shot out a MAC specific CUDA card last year (No Mercury in Apple land), the whole decade of "powerhouse" equates to Apple is also in the dust bin.
So, with parity in CPU land and GPU support, innovations such as the Mercury engine, and those contained (according to the other thread in today's newsletter) not unlike html5 will cross pollinate into the general marketplace as even Adobe is aware of (the other thread from NOV about sunset on Flash).
I for one, and singularly as an end user have sunk my ducats into the Adobe brand, and so far, have no complaints plus understand that the platform market is dynamic.
My guess is that iJOBS will utimatly jettison hardware computing, with the cloud being their reserve bench, for the FCPX loyalists, no matter the industry focus. That may well work, into direct to iTV or something, good luck on that wait.
That leaves the "dinosaur" ethos, serious film editors and creative types, against the us isn't them youthful exuberance or early adopters in iJOBS speak.
Like one poster said, when his boss demands he learn FCPX for creative content revenue, then he will learn it.
For now, the CS6 release will be pretty interesting to be sure.
February 2, 2012 at 9:38PM, Edited September 4, 7:54AM
It would be nice if they would allow this to batch stabilize (warp stabilizer).
February 3, 2012 at 12:03PM, Edited September 4, 7:54AM
Looks interesting as a Premiere-centric answer to Red Cine X or FCP's Batch & Capture (or log & batch, or whatever it is called). A Lightroom for video, basically.
I'm doubtful it will kill off or integrate into Bridge as Bridge is a beefed up file browser for use with the Adobe suite while Prelude seems aimed more directly for on-set DIT or post production prep; the same debate popped up with Lightroom as it also acts as an image preparer and browser. Sadly, Premiere is lacking some stepping stones in offline workflow (the ability to quickly batch link proxy files to their online counterpart isn't there, the process is messy or time consuming... overlooked because Premiere is a strong online editor out the gate).
I'm also drooling over Speedgrade and can't wait to try it out in CS6... hopefully ADR sync (Rubba Dub) will be included as it's a feature that makes me jump up and down http://prodesigntools.com/adobe-sneaks-premiere-pro-after-effects-video-...
February 3, 2012 at 8:19PM, Edited September 4, 7:54AM
This is a much-awaited and appreciated move by Adobe. Premiere Pro just does not offer a good visual overview of the clips in any given project. onLocation was able to do the job of adding metadata, until Adobe decided to pull the plug on playback of H264 files with the most recent update of oL.
Prelude should allow for visually rich workflows that allows for easy addition of metadata (meaning) to clips so you, or others, can more easily retrieve files. What would be really cool is if you could skip through a file by showing frames from every few seconds upon mouseover...
February 5, 2012 at 4:41AM, Edited September 4, 7:54AM
OIddly, oL can play h.264 files rendered from Premiere and AE, but choked on some old 5D footage I threw into it.
OnLocation seemed like a product that fills only one niche: ingest and logging of ENG footage in the field. The whole system seems a little cumbersome to use disk recording and script placeholders... I feel like it would slow down any traditional production except sound stage based corporate videos.
February 6, 2012 at 10:09PM, Edited September 4, 7:54AM
Will this replace my shotput/proxymill workflow? I would love that...
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Having the right sales messaging is critical for positive sales growth. Sales messaging is essentially everything that is said to prospects. This is not just what is said over the phone, but also what is said while networking, in meetings, on websites, in emails, etc.
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Figures from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) reveal a pleasing rise in yachting exam pass rates from 2014 to 2015, particularly in the deck department.
The movements in pass rates from the previous two years weren't as pleasing as the latest year's results, with the pass rate for Master < 500gt dropping six per cent from 2013 to 2014, and no change in the same time period for the OOW < 3,000gt exam.
From 2014 to 2015, however, pass rates increased significantly; OOW < 3,000gt by 12 per cent and Master < 500gt and < 3,000gt by eight per cent respectively. Over all three exams, the pass rate for 2014 averaged out at 70 per cent, but in 2015 this figure jumped to 79 per cent.
The engineering department also saw a rise overall, but only of two per cent. However, this small jump could be explained for, in part, by an impressive 18 per cent jump in the pass rate figure in the previous year. When we separate the figures by exam, however, there is an evident variation in 2015 between those exams students struggled with more and less, from three per cent drops (MEOL) to eight per cent rises (Y3).
Interestingly, while for the engineering department the year-on-year pass rate rises (or, in some cases, drops) are minimal compared to the deck department, the pass rates themselves for the engineering department tends to be higher than for deck.
When presented with the figures, however, the popularity of the deck department over the engineering department certainly becomes evident.
The figures from the MCA offered the number of exams taken and the number of exams and the number of exams passed, from which we ascertained the respective pass rates. What was, perhaps, most astonishing was the sheer number of yachting exams taken. In 2015, some 287 OOW < 3,000gt exams were taken (of which 221 resulted in a pass – a pass rate of 77 per cent). On the engineering side, figures for exams taken didn't rise above 81, the figure for those taking the Y3 exam.
So often the industry talks about "too many captains" (a topic looked at in issue 80 of The Crew Report – out in November and available at the Global Superyacht Forum) or the shortage of engineers. When presented with the figures, however, the popularity of the deck department over the engineering department certainly becomes evident. Yet, the overall increase in pass rates for both departments should be pleasing news for anyone interested in the education of the superyacht industry's crew.
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49% of voters already say they will definitely not vote for Obama – including a clear majority of independents.
And with the economy in such horrible shape thanks to President Downgrade's failed policies it doesn't look like these numbers will change much in his favor.
Obama blew a trillion dollars on a failed stimulus plan.
The Obama deficit this year is expected to reach $1.29 trillion. (The Captain's Comments)
Now he wants to do it all over again.
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Let's face it – That hopey-changey stuff was a disaster.
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Look out President Barack Obama. Even Sarah Palin's gaining on you.
A new McClatchy-Marist poll finds that Obama looks increasingly vulnerable in next year's election, with a majority of voters believing he'll lose to any Republican, a solid plurality saying they'll definitely vote against him and most potential Republican challengers gaining on him.
Even in potential matchups where he leads, Obama in most cases has lost ground to the Republican.
The biggest gain came for Palin, the former Alaska governor who hasn't yet announced whether she'll jump into the fast-changing race for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination.
After trailing Obama by more than 20 percentage points in polls all year, the new national survey, taken Sept. 13-14, found Palin trailing the president by just 5 points, 49-44 percent. The key reason: She now leads Obama among independents, a sharp turnaround.
Overall, the gains among Republicans "speak to Obama's decline among independents generally, and how the middle is not his right now," said Lee Miringoff, director of the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion, which conducted the national survey.
"This will require him to find ways to either win back the middle or energize his base in ways that hasn't happened so farm" Miringoff said
By a margin of 49 percent to 36 percent, voters said they definitely plan to vote against Obama, according to the poll. Independents by 53 percent to 28 percent said they definitely plan to vote against him.


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Sounders midfielder Micheal Azira bares his teeth and growls like a dog after stepping off the practice field Friday. He's telling a Sounders employee about his dog, Jack, that's as tall as he is when it stands on its hind legs.
Jack is quite vicious, of course, and Azira demonstrates. Then he starts laughing. "I don't even have a dog," he snorts.
No one around is surprised by Azira's antics. He's known as the team prankster who keeps everyone's spirits high. The sense of humor he brings to everyday situations is Azira's way of appreciating the "dream come true" that is his life now.
From collecting soccer balls from behind the goal when he was 3 years old while his father played soccer, to starting three matches for the Sounders this year, it has been a long journey.
A native of Uganda, the 26-year-old Azira moved to the United States in 2008 to attend Lindsey Wilson College, an NAIA school in Columbia, Ky. He transferred to the University of Mobile for his senior year, and was NAIA All-American honorable mention.
Despite not playing Division I soccer, Azira caught the eyes of the USL Premier Development League and the Ugandan U-20 and U-23 national teams.
Eventually, his talents caught the eyes of the Sounders, too. He was signed in March after a trial period.
"He's versatile; he can play deep in midfield but he can also play as one of the outside backs, right or left, and that helps," Sounders coach Sigi Schmid said when Azira was a trialist. "He's just a good steady player that's gotten along great with the group."
Those relationships with the group are what Azira, who has been in nine matches and still looking for his first point, cherishes the most. He makes it a point to shake every teammate's hand before each match. And even if he sometimes sneakily drops more weight on the players' dumbbells while they're working out, he still keeps their attitudes positive.
Optimism is one thing he's learned that he wants to pass onto others. Azira loves to coach kids, and wants to pass on the lessons he has learned from the sport.
In Charleston, S.C., while he was playing in the USL, Azira coached the Daniel Island Soccer Academy U-16 and U-18 teams, and in Alabama, he was an assistant for UMS-Wright Preparatory School.
"I think it's really important to be able to teach someone, invest your life in someone, to mentor someone, to be a good example to them," he said. "People have helped me a lot, and if I get the chance to pass that on I think that would be great."
Azira has had his fair share of helping people, too, in return for what they did for him. With his MLS paycheck, he helps support his parents and five siblings, all still living in Uganda.
"If it wasn't for them, I wouldn't be here," he said. "I help out as much as I can."
Azira thinks he might want to be a coach when his playing – and practical joking – days are over. But until then, he's just enjoying his time as a pro soccer player, a situation he envisioned for years.
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Sensor BU Director
Job Description
Our client is a leading international company providing a complete range of products, services and unrivaled expertise that allow its customers to develop higher-quality products faster and more efficiently, optimizing the performance and reliability of everything from automobiles and aircraft to bridges and buildings to construction equipment and more.
Worldwide Turnover exceeding 500 Million Euros in 2014
2000 - 5000 employees worldwide
Worldwide sales network
The primary leader for the Sensors China organization whose primary objective is to work closely with the global Sensors leadership team and support implementing global Sensors and corporate initiatives and strategies into China. This role is to continue to develop and expand the current Sensors' team to continue to achieve double digit sales growth year over year by understanding the team's strengths and at the same time continuously working on improving team's weaknesses. In the coming year in 2014 and 2015, this role will need to start-up an R&D organization working closely with global Sensors leadership.
Industry: Industrial, Mobile Hydraulic and Liquid Level Market (Sensors Market)
Reports to: Senior Vice President – Sensors
Direct Subordinates
Sales Managers for market Segments
Marketing & AE Supervisor
Customer Service Supervisor
Engineers for Sales & Repair Center
Other functions as the business grows
Works closely with Sensors leadership team and identifies, develops, and implements China development strategies in line with corporate initiatives and Sensors objectives.
Plans, organizes, staffs and develops a Sensors China organization capable of achieving the appropriate coverage to meet market penetration, sales volume targets, customer service, operational efficiency consistent with Sensors' business plans and objectives.
Manages assigned employees and develops skills of staff by identifying development areas, establishing coaching, training and development plans. Ensures progress through both personally provided training and facilitating educational activities.
Performs administrative responsibilities connected to Sales & Marketing, Customer Service, Engineering and other functions as assigned.
Responsible for budgeting and execution on yearly basis.
Provides presentations at the various business review and worldwide level business meetings
The role will need to work closely with the Sales Managers to drive the direction of the sales activities and will need to be able to support sales from a broader perspective.
Supports the Sales Managers to plan for bookings and revenue and delivers to that plan including the forecasts for future business for each fiscal year, and updates the forecast periodically, as required.
Actively participates in, or directly handles, the closing of significant orders when necessary. Develops quotations in accordance with Business objectives and philosophies.
Supports the Sales Managers to define how to effectively manage customer relationships, and implements a process to develop and maintain relationships and enhance customer confidence in the Company as favored vendor for magnetostrictive position sensors.
Supports the Sales Managers to define plans, strategies and targets for the distributors in order to extend existing market segments and to identify new market niches. Establishes sales programs and provides broader support to the distributors.
Monitors and reports competitive activities, and develops tactical actions to tackle.
Remains alert for sales opportunities relevant to other Company's Divisions or Business Groups.
Performs administrative responsibilities in connection with operation of the site as assigned by the different Sales Global leaders. Supports Industrial, Mobile Hydraulic, and Liquid Level sales activities. Manages and controls expenses within planned budgets.
The role will need to work closely with the Marketing function to Develops and executes plans and practices to expand market share.
Supports the marketing team to provide market insight/guidance internally, actively promotes the Company's Sensors brand to external markets, coordinates activities with peers globally, and participates in cross functional decision making to support strategy.
Supports the marketing team to identify market/customer needs and product requirements for the Industrial/Mobile Hydraulic/Liquid Level Sensors product line and apply group and divisional resources and technology to meet these goals.
Supports the external Marketing efforts for the Industrial, Mobile Hydraulic, and Liquid Level Sensors product line, including Technical Conference presentations, Industry Association relationships, and strategies relating to the Company's Distribution network / sales channel.
Supports MarCom activities and works within established Marketing Communications budgets, in the Advertising, PR, Web Site, trade shows.
Supports the market research to evaluate and monitor competitor activity, develops selling strategies for each as necessary.
Acts in a leadership role to promote skill development for Applications Engineers and other Marketing Department employees.
Builds relationships with Universities, industrial associations and research centers to represent the Company's sensors technical advantages and brand in the best possible way.
Follows up with the site Marketing leader on potential infringement of the company's Intellectual Property and provides reports/information on Intellectual Property issues to Corporate Legal team.
Performs administrative responsibilities in connection with operation of the site as assigned by the Marketing global leader. Supports China marketing activities with the Company's Corporate and Sensors global policies. Manages and controls expenses within planned budgets.
The role will need to work closely with the Customer Service, Operations and the Japan Plant to ensure customer needs are fully satisfied from order execution, product delivery and maintenance broader scope.
Provides leadership and guidance in the usage/development of the companies' Customer Relationship Management software tools (CRM) for the purpose of supporting both sales and marketing activities. Maintains continuously the CRM database to ensure an optimized information flow. Uses analyzed CRM data to enhance forecasting, pipelining, etc.
Supports the Customer Service team to define how to effectively improvement customer communication and manage customer relationships per after-sales stage. Keeps customers informed of order status, tracks customer issues, and develops customer confidence in quality.
Tracks local repair center activities to ensure customer demand for repair and service are met.
Manages relationship with the Company Sensors BU in Japan for logistical processing of orders/ deliveries, and control all Sensors' expenses/investments in China.
Cooperates with plant wide quality performance needs.
Performs administrative responsibilities in connection with operation of the site as assigned by the global functional leader. Manages and controls expenses within planned budgets.
Ensures office administration functioning in timely and cost efficient manner.
This role will need to identify and start-up an R&D organization working closely with the Global Engineering Leadership.
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Automation or similar). Masters Degree preferred. MBA or equivalent preferred.
Good knowledge of industrial and liquid measurement, sensor technology, industrial automation, and control engineering.
Broad knowledge of the Chinese Industrial Machine market, Mobile Hydraulics and Liquid Level markets.
Minimum 7 to 10 years relevant broad industrial experience including Engineering & R&D, Sales & Marketing experience. Experience with small-medium size operations experience is highly preferred. Familiar with technical selling, design, manufacturing, customer service, delivery processes and best practices.
Strong business acumen and a solid understanding of business financials.
Ability to understand, formulate, and implement strategic plans based upon the demands of the market development.
Able to understand industrial standards and quality requirements.
Familiar with one of the CRM, ERP systems prevalently used in industrial markets.
Fluent-English and Mandarin-spoken
Other Requirements:
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and also abroad if assigned.
Ability to develop good relationships with customers, distributors, vendors.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and written.
Ability to organize logic business presentations.
Cross-cultural awareness and ability to communicate internally with all levels within the organization.
Ability to staff, train, coach and develop professional workforce.
Capability of working with a high degree of personal discipline.


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LANSING (November 1, 2012)—More than 200 academics, scientists and experts in Michigan have signed an open letter in support of ramping up Michigan's renewable electricity standard to 25 percent by 2025.
The letter—saying the idea is feasible and would yield both economic and health benefits—was signed by scientists, engineers, economists and health professionals from across Michigan.
"Innovative Michigan businesses realize clean energy is good for their bottom line. By refueling our economy with Michigan's renewable energy, we can keep hard earned dollars in our state that would otherwise leave to pay for imported coal and oil," said John Patten, director of Western Michigan University's Manufacturing Research Center and professor and chair of the Department of Manufacturing Engineering.
Voters will decide next Tuesday whether utilities should be required to use renewable resources—such as wind, solar, and biomass—to produce 25 percent of the electricity they generate.
"Keeping Michigan's energy dollars in our state will create even more economic benefits. By boosting our use of renewable energy, we can keep in state more of the approximately $1.4 billion we spend every year to import coal to fuel coal-fired power plants that are polluting our environment and hurting our health," said Sean Huberty, professor at Lansing Community College's Alternative Energy Program.
The experts say increasing reliance on renewables would help the economy in several ways, including redirecting money spent on coal imports to homegrown fuel sources. The state spends about $1.4 billion every year importing coal for electricity generation, according to the letter.
Meanwhile, the state's current renewable energy standard, which requires utilities to generate 10 percent of their electricity from renewable sources by 2015, has a proven track record of economic success. It has already spurred at least $100 million in investments in the state.
"Generating 25 percent of our electricity from renewable energy will make Michigan competitive with other Midwest states in the growing clean energy industry. In Iowa for example, renewables already make up 20 percent of the electricity mix versus only 4 percent today in Michigan," said Barry Solomon, founder and former president of the U.S. Society for Ecological Economics and director of Michigan Technological University's Graduate Program in Environmental Policy.
Increasing the state's reliance on clean energy has the added benefit of reducing air pollution, protecting the Great Lakes and other water resources, and reining in carbon emissions, according to the letter.
"Fishing is a vital lure for Michigan's growing tourism industry, but mercury pollution limits safe consumption of the fish caught here. Using more renewable energy is one way to reduce toxic pollution from coal-fired power plants, the biggest source of mercury emissions in the Great Lakes region," said Nicholas Schroeck, director of the Transnational Environmental Law Clinic at Wayne State University Law School.
The endorsers of the letter are based at a wide variety of institutions, including universities and colleges, government agencies, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. The endorsers' signatures include their institutional affiliation for identification purposes only and should not be construed to imply any institutional endorsement.


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|Grizzly Bear Skirt: Book of Deer // Shoes: F+F
|Cardigan: River Island // Lamp print top: Therapy
|Tights + Necklace: H+M // Glasses: London Retro
I was treated to this skirt recently, along with my jam print dress. I absolutely love the luxurious feel of the fabric - the tiny little grizzly bears are embroidered and their detail is incredible. Although it's a mini skirt, it felt long enough for me and is fairly swishy. I decided to go for a complete pattern clash and wear it with my lamp print top, which I matched to the tights.
Today I'm off to a training day, teaching people about social media and showing off the new website I've been working on. Then I have a birthday cake and a couple of sewing projects to finish for tomorrow. Eep.


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Cancer Love Horoscope 2014
พฤศจิกายน 24, 2013 โดย Metro Square
Cancer personal lifestyle in 2014 season of Equine might confirm to be very effective when it comes to be able to have their beloved goals come real. However, to intricate further on the topic, apart from the celestial satellite, Mars and Venus, we have to take Pluto into account. In 2014 this world will have a short-term, but intense effect on you by concentrating most of its power on your interaction with loved ones. And even though Pluto's effect will more look like a sequence of rapier attacks rather than a sequence of surf, it would not be intelligent of you to let it glide by.
Early 2014 will basically be amazing in this feeling. Those of you wishing for really like and understanding will be sure to find them in your environment. If you are single, it's absolutely certain you will fulfill your important other during the cold months season already and this special someone might just turn out to be your soul mates. However, it'll be you who will eventually choose whether you will be enthusiastic about long-term serious interaction or just an affair. Those of you who have been experiencing your important other person's company for years will now be going through one of the best times of your lifestyle. If possible, take benefits of it possible, take vacation and go away on a journey. By the way, the more remote and hard-to-reach your location might be. The more amazing and memorable this experience will become.
By the end of springtime 2014, you might end up experiencing some rather serious problems. Warmed arguments with your important other as well as close relatives members will be consistently changed by times of careful relaxed. Only your friends-most faithful and efficient of them -will be able to come for help. Unfortunately, such buddies are real scarcity in our life; there might be only one or two of them, no more. But if you happen to have such buddies, there is no doubting that together you will be able to fix any problem. Is not it what buddies is tasked unconditioned together get over them? Thus, your only wish will rest with your real buddies. Only they will help you fix all the issues and take care of the disputes.
By summer time, 2014 Cancer lifestyle powers will have increased to the point that you will no longer need anybody's assistance. But! This is not the reason to ignore your buddies and if they need help, it will be a complete selfishness not to offer some help to them; especially because during how your lifestyle will be a sleek drive. Love and understanding will be ruling both of your close relatives members and the really like front. You would better take observer of one factor here: the possibilities are you and your full-of-life characteristics might not avoid certain cravings. It's up to you to choose what to do and how to do it, but the celebrities are providing you a sign – they will have you returning if need be.
Things will have been returning to normal by beginning to fall in to the season of equine. Your interaction with loved ones will progressively be backing and shifting towards some common denominator. In other terms, Cancer will create a certain model for your connections. On the one side, it is certainly a great factor since it resolves plenty of issues. However, though, now might seem tedious to those of you with a creative ability and hunger for new encounters. In the wintertime season, you can even create a complete on depressive disorders basically because nothing will be occurring. There will not be any justifications, outbursts, recriminations or close relatives dispute. Many of you might be amazed, but sometimes we do need all this. Some of you may even have a long phrase desire of understanding what comfort seems like about your goals only.