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Judge sentences Roaring Fork Valley woman to five years in state prison
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Andre Salvail
The Aspen Times
A midvalley woman with a history of theft convictions — who was arrested in December while participating in a community corrections program designed to give her a new start in life — is now headed to state prison.
Pitkin County District Judge Gail Nichols sentenced Karen L. Iuele, 41, to five years in the custody of the state Department of Corrections.
She was accused of violating conditions of the five-year sentence she received in May to Garfield County Community Corrections, a program in Rifle intended to give the courts alternative-sentencing options for nonviolent offenders. Community-based sentences are designed to allow offenders to hold regular jobs while providing them with the tools and oversight they need to become responsible members of society.
In February, Iuele pleaded guilty to charges related to her October 2012 arrest by Aspen police, who alleged that she stole money from a customer of the Aspen insurance company where she worked.
After the May sentencing, she participated in the community corrections program until she was arrested on Dec. 11 in Glenwood Springs after allegedly stealing from her new employer, Office Depot, and admitting to the crime. Based on the new arrest, the state probation office and the Rifle community corrections facility kicked Iuele out of the special program.
In court Monday, public defender Sara Steele asked Nichols to delay the re-sentencing. She requested that Iuele remain in the Pitkin County Jail while awaiting court appearances related to her new theft case in Garfield County.
But prosecutor Andrea Bryan objected, saying Iuele had run out of second chances and had no right to a sentencing delay or any other special considerations.
"The people … understand why the defendant would much rather prefer to stay in the Pitkin County Jail as opposed to going to prison," Bryan said. "But the case in Garfield County hasn't even been filed yet. We would essentially be continuing this for an indefinite period of time while the defendant gets credit for time served in the Pitkin County Jail."
Bryan described Iuele's community corrections sentence in May as "a gift" from Nichols' court. That sentence ran concurrently with another community corrections sentence Iuele received following a conviction in La Plata County.
Bryan said Iuele has engaged in criminal activity "pretty much for a majority of her entire adult life."
In addition, the prosecutor said, Iuele "has learned absolutely nothing from the multitude of opportunities that this court and other courts" gave her.
"I don't know if the Department of Corrections sentence is going to change her, but she can't steal, at least not steal from the general public," Bryan said.
Steele, however, countered that prison is not going to rehabilitate Iuele. She said Iuele was "close to making a breakthrough" and was generally doing well in the community corrections program.
Nichols told Ieule that many educated and nice women, like Iuele, pass through her courtroom.
"It's perplexing why they end up in these positions," Nichols said, adding, "You have three prior felonies for theft-type activities. It's just too much."
When given the opportunity to make a statement before the judge, Iuele declined.
andre@aspentimes.com
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An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: Sir Richard Branson on Tuesday heralded the rebirth of supersonic passenger flights with the unveiling of a prototype aircraft promising 3.5-hour flights from London to New York for an "affordable" $5,000 return. The billionaire Virgin Group founder said his Spaceship company would help Denver-based startup Boom build a new generation of supersonic jets and reintroduce transatlantic flight times unseen since Concorde was scrapped. Branson is partnering with Blake Scholl, a pilot and former Amazon executive, who will later on Tuesday unveil a prototype of the new jet in a hangar in Denver, Colorado. While several other companies, including Boeing and Lockheed Martin, are developing new supersonic jets, Scholl said his plan was likely to beat them to market as it does not require any new technology that would need approval by regulators. Scholl said test flights would begin in southern California, with plans to launch the first commercial departures in 2023. If the plans stick to schedule, Boom flights will launch 20 years after British Airways and Air France decommissioned Concorde. He said Boom would succeed where Concorde failed because developments in technology and lighter materials meant tickets would be much cheaper. Boom will have just 45 to 50 seats, compared with Concorde's 92 to 128. Scholl reckons the demand for affordable supersonic flights could make this a $100 billion market. He said his plane could work on 500 different routes, but would concentrate initially on London to New York, San Francisco to Tokyo, and Los Angeles to Sydney.
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Popular Mechanics: A team of Chinese scientists from Sichuan University in Chengdu have become the first to inject a person with cells modified with the gene-editing tool CRISPR-Cas9. The trial involved modifying a patient's own immune system cells to make them more effective at combating cancer cells and then injecting them back into the patient. The Chinese trial was approved back in July, and United States medical scientists also plan to use CRISPR as an experimental treatment for cancer patients in early 2017. The CRISPR-Cas9 "tool" is a DNA construct that can be injected into any organism -- in this case, human immune system T cells -- to modify the genome of that organism. It works in three steps: an RNA sequence guides the CRISPR construct to the correct part of the organism's DNA, the Cas9 enzyme "cuts out" that segment of DNA, and then, as an optional third step, a new DNA sequence can be inserted to replace the deleted segment of the genome. In the case of the Chinese trial, conducted October 28 at the West China Hospital in Chengdu, only the first two steps of the CRISPR-Cas9 process were carried out. Immune system cells were extracted from a patient with metastatic lung cancer, and then the gene code that produces a protein called PD-1 was deleted by the Cas9 enzyme. PD-1 instructs T cells to stop or slow an immune system response, and cancer cells can take advantage of this protein to trick the body into responding to the ailment with less than full force. Once the PD-1 protein was removed with CRISPR, the edited cells were cultivated to increase their numbers and then injected back into the patient. This is the first of two injections for the patient, and an additional nine patients in the trial will receive between two and four injections of edited cells, depending on their individual conditions. Carl June, scientific advisor for the planned U.S. trial, told Nature: "I think this is going to trigger 'Sputnik 2.0,' a biomedical duel in progress between China and the United States, which is important since competition usually improves the end product."
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An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: When Comcast brought its gigabit cable Internet service to the Chicago area in August, it gave customers in some parts of Chicago and nearby towns the option of subscribing for $70 a month -- half off the standard, no-contract price of $140. Though the $70 gigabit offer required a three-year contract, it came with unlimited data, which normally costs an extra $50 a month on top of the $140 no-contract price. For Comcast customers, this was a good deal. But Comcast didn't make the $70 offer available throughout the Chicago area, and now the company has restricted it even further. The offer remains available in parts of Chicago, namely Uptown, Grand Crossing, the Loop, and South Loop. But Comcast has stopped offering the $70 price in all nearby cities and towns where it was originally available. The $70 price was briefly offered in Arlington Heights, Naperville, Plainfield, Waukegan, Tinley Park, Batavia, and Bloomington in Illinois and in South Bend in Indiana. In those areas, the $140 no-contract price is now the only option for new gigabit cable customers. (People who signed up for the $70 deal before it was rescinded will still get it for three years, as they're under contract.) A Comcast spokesperson said the company had been "testing" the $70 promotion in certain areas of Illinois and Indiana but decided to stop the tests in most of them. It's not clear why Comcast stopped the tests in these cities and towns, but Comcast told Ars that it often changes its promotions and thus could expand the $70 deal to other areas or offer new discounts soon. However, there are no expansions of the $70 offer being announced right now.
yoink! writes: The integration loop is complete. Apple's, admittedly very fast, PCIe storage modules are now built right into the main boards of their 15-inch, Touch Bar-equipped, Retina-screened, Thunderbolt 3-ported, MacBook Pros. A few forum posts over at MacRumors reveal the skinny on the quiet removal of the last user-upgradable component of their professional-series laptops. From the report: "MacRumors reader Jesse D. unscrewed the bottom lid on his new 15-inch MacBook Pro with a Touch Bar and discovered, unlike the 13-inch model sans Touch Bar, there is no cutout in the logic board for removable flash storage. Another reader said the 13-inch model with a Touch Bar also has a non-removable SSD. Given the SSD appears to be permanently soldered to the logic board, users will be unable to upgrade the Touch Bar MacBook Pro's flash storage beyond Apple's 512GB to 2TB built-to-order options on its website at the time of purchase. In other words, the amount of flash storage you choose will be permanent for the life of the notebook."
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Apple has a reputation for releasing "revolutionary" products that carry higher price tags than competing products. Today, the company hasn't made that reputation any better as it has released a "$299 coffee table book" that contains 450 photographs of Apple products. The Verge reports: It's a hardcover edition, bound in linen, and is available in two sizes: $199 for a smaller 10.20" x 12.75" version, and $299 for a larger 13" x 16.25" edition. The book is simply titled Designed by Apple in California -- a name that somehow manages to be both humble and incredibly pretentious at the same time. The photos inside are all new images shot by Andrew Zuckerman, and will show off 20 years of Apple design "in a deliberately spare style." In a press statement, chief designer Jony Ive described the book as "a gentle gathering of many of the products the team has designed over the years," and hoped that it would serve as a "resource for students of all design disciplines." The book is published by Apple itself, and is dedicated to the memory of Steve Jobs. It is, undeniably, an act of corporate vanity publishing on an impressive scale, but it's one Apple deserves to get away with more than pretty much any other tech company. No one denies that when it comes to industrial design, Apple earns the praise it gets. That aside, though, the book's publication does show a certain amount of self-interest, navel-gazing, and even arrogance from Apple -- themes that were also present in September's unveiling of the new MacBook Pros. It's all very well to feel proud of the successes of the past, but we'll be interested to see if the company can justify releasing another such book 20 years from now.
An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: The Inspire wasn't the only DJI line to get a refresh at today's intimate event in Los Angeles. The company's Phantom line is also getting a bump, with the addition of the Phantom 4 Pro. Like the Inspire 2, the refreshed prosumer model features improved obstacle avoidance, courtesy of infrared light pulses that bring detection to the sides of the system, in addition to current 3D mapping of the drone's front, rear and bottom detection. The 4 Pro has a top speed of 45 miles an hour in sport mode (and 31 mph in P mode with obstacle avoidance switched on), coupled with a battery that promises up to 30 minutes of flight time on a charge. The system also has a number of new flight modes like Draw, which let users traces lines on the control to create routes. The system has built in ActiveTrack object recognition, which can distinguish and follow people and bikes. The on-board camera, meanwhile, sports a 20-megapixel sensor and is capable of capturing 4K video at 60fps. The system also sports a new safety feature that returns the drone to its last connected position after it loses a GPS signal. The Pro runs $1,499, a price that includes the standard controller. Another $300 will get you a high-luminescence version of the control. It's available now for pre-order and is set to start shipping in a week. DJI has been releasing high-quality drones left and right lately. In September, the company announced the Mavic Pro drone that can fold up into roughly the "size of a standard water bottle." In addition to the Phantom 4 Pro drone unveiled today, the company also updated the Inspire, the drone line focused specifically on filmmakers and pro photographers. The Inspire 2 features an aluminum alloy frame and two new camera options -- the X5S, which features a micro four-third sensor at 20.8 megapixels and supports 10 lenses, and the X4S, a lightweight pro camera with a 20-megapixel sensor. What's more is that it can capture 5.2K video at a rate of 4.2 Gbps and travel at speeds up to 67-miles an hour. The Inspire 2 will cost $2,999.
2016 will very likely be the hottest year on record and a new high for the third year in a row, according to the UN. It means 16 of the 17 hottest years on record will have been this century. From an article on The Guardian:The scorching temperatures around the world, and the extreme weather they drive, mean the impacts of climate change on people are coming sooner and with more ferocity than expected, according to scientists. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) report, published on Monday at the global climate summit in Morocco, found the global temperature in 2016 is running 1.2C above pre-industrial levels. This is perilously close to to the 1.5C target included as an aim of the Paris climate agreement last December. The El Nino weather phenomenon helped push temperatures even higher in early 2016 but the global warming caused by the greenhouse gas emissions from human activities remains the strongest factor.
Mozilla has begun seeding the binary and source packages of the final release of Firefox 50 web browser on all supported platforms, including GNU/Linux and macOS. From a report on Softpedia: We have to admit that we expected to see some major features and improvements, but that hasn't happened. The biggest new feature of the Firefox 50.0 release appears to be emoji for everyone. That's right, the web browser now ships with built-in emoji for GNU/Linux distributions, as well as other operating systems that don't include native emoji fonts by default, such as Windows 8.0 and previous versions. Also new, Firefox 50.0 now shows lock icon strikethrough for web pages that offer insecure password fields. Another interesting change that landed in the Mozilla Firefox 50.0 web browser is the ability to cycle through tabs in recently used order using the Ctrl+Tab keyboard shortcut. Moreover, it's now possible to search for whole words only using the "Find in page" feature. Last but not the least, printing was improved as well by using the Reader Mode, which now uses the accel-(opt/alt)-r keyboard shortcut, the Guarana (gn) locale is now supported, the rendering of dotted and dashed borders with rounded corners (border-radius) has been fixed as well.
OnePlus today announced the OnePlus 3T, an upgrade to the OnePlus 3 it had launched earlier this year. Both the phones are quite similar, the company says, save for a more powerful processor -- Qualcomm's Snapdragon 821 processor, and increased storage -- 64GB and 128GB. The price of the OnePlus 3T starts at $439, with the top model breaking the bank at $479. HotHardware adds:The most prominent change is the addition of a Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor (in place the "old" Snapdragon 820). The SoC is still paired with 6GB of RAM, and up to 128GB of internal storage can be ordered. The 16MP rear camera remains, but the front-facing "selfie" camera has been upgraded from 8MP to 16MP (Samsung 3P8SP sensor). It incorporates an f/2.0 lens and features phase detection autofocus (PDAF). The OnePlus 3T can also capture automatic selfies when you smile for the camera. Another big upgrade comes from the internal battery. The OnePlus 3 shipped with a 3,000 mAh battery -- the OnePlus 3T counters with larger 3,400 mAh battery to further boost your runtimes. Despite the larger battery, the OnePlus 3T still weighs the same as its predecessor: 158 grams. Other features include a 5.5-inch 1080p display (still no QHD here), USB Type-C connector for charging/connectivity, and the latest version of OxygenOS, which is still based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow instead of the current Android 7.0 Nougat.
An anonymous reader writes:The China Consumers Association (CCA) has asked Apple to investigate "a considerable number" of reports by users of iPhone 6 and 6s phones that the devices have been shutting off and cannot be turned back on again, it said on Tuesday. The reported problems specifically involve users seeing their iPhones automatically shut off despite 50-60 percent battery levels, and the involuntary shutting off in room temperature or colder environments, as well as the inability to turn the cellphone back on despite continuous battery charging, the statement said. "In view that Apple iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s series cellphones in China have a considerable number of users, and the number of people who've reported this problem is rather many, China Consumer Association has already made a query with Apple," the association said in a statement on its website.
The FBI is using a tool called Dataminr to track criminals and terrorist groups on Twitter, according to documents spotted by The Verge. In a contract document, the agency says Dataminr's Advanced Alerting Tool allows it "to search the complete Twitter firehose, in near real-time, using customizable filters." However, the practice seems to violate Twitter's developer agreement, which prohibits the use of its data feed for surveillance or spying purposes. From the report:"Twitter is used extensively by terrorist organizations and other criminals to communicate, recruit, and raise funds for illegal activity," the FBI wrote in a contracting document. "With increased use of Twitter by subjects of FBI investigations, it is critical to obtain a service which will allow the FBI to identify relevant information from Twitter in a timely fashion." [...] Earlier this year, Twitter revoked API access to a tool called Geofeedia, citing the same clause in the Developer agreement, after a reports showed the tool had been used by police to target protestors in Baltimore. Facebook was also a Geofeedia customer, and used it to catch an intruder in Mark Zuckerberg's office. This isn't the first time Dataminr has run up against Twitter's anti-surveillance clause. In May, Twitter revoked CIA access to Dataminr, a move that was taken as part of a larger ban on US intelligence agencies using the product.
An anonymous reader shares a Fortune report:The phenomenon of hackers knocking websites offline with massive floods of Internet traffic is nothing new. But the pattern of these so-called DDoS attacks (for "distributed denial of service") is changing, according to a new report from internet provider Akamai. The report, published on Tuesday, suggests the overall number of DDoS attacks has not risen significantly in 2016, but that the force of these attacks is increasing. Akamai says it confronted 19 "mega attacks" in the third quarter of this year, including the two biggest it has ever encountered in history. "It's interesting that while the overall number of attacks fell by 8% quarter over quarter, the number of large attacks, as well as the size of the biggest attacks, grew significantly," said the report.
The FBI said it believes a group of hackers made millions off a scam to defraud publisher Electronic Arts. From a report on CNET: A US man is facing felony wire fraud charges for the theft of digital currency from game developer Electronic Arts. According to an FBI indictment, Anthony Clark and his co-defendants are being charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud for "stealing" in-game currency in multiplayer football game FIFA Ultimate Team for Xbox One, PS4 and PC. The indictment details that Clark and three others, named as Ricky Miller, Nicholas Castellucci and Eaton Zveare, members of hacking group RANE Developments, designed an app using the game's source code and developer kit. This app fraudulently told EA's servers that thousands of matches had been completed in the game. These completion reports were rewarded with FIFA coins, which the group sold to what the FBI called "black market" coin dealers. Between them, the group earned $15-$18 million.
International Data Group, a pioneer in technology publishing and owner of such venerable names as PCWorld and the market research firm IDC, is in talks to sell itself for more than $1 billion to a Chinese investor group headed by IDG of Greater China chairman Hugo Shong, reports Reuters. From the report:The identity of the other investors in the group and the exact size of the deal could not be learned. The privately held company had been seeking a valuation of $500 million to $1 billion, according to the people, who did not want to be named because the matter is private. While the parties are in advanced discussions, no deal is finalized and talks could fall apart at any time, the people cautioned. IDG, based in Framingham, Massachusetts, declined to comment. Shong could not immediately be reached for comment. Founded in 1964, IDG has grown to be one of the largest global trade publishers, with hundreds of tech-focused websites and magazines. Its charismatic founder and longtime CEO, Pat McGovern, died two years ago.
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Earlier this year, the U.S. Navy was accused of pirating 3D software after testing a software package offered by Germany company Bitmanagement Software GmbH. The company had sued the United States of America for nearly $600 million. The U.S. Navy has now responded to the accusations, saying that though it did install the aforementioned software on "hundreds of thousands of computers within its network" without paying the German software maker for it, it did so with the consent of the software producer. Many might disagree, however. From a report on ArsTechnica: The Navy says that it could use the software on hundreds of thousands of computers with licenses for 38 machines. The Navy denied that a procurement official "acknowledged that additional licenses were necessary for it to distribute BS Contact Geo to its users." The government admitted that it had purchased 38 licenses, but "denies that the software licenses were 'limited,' as alleged by Plaintiff."


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Winner – 2nd Prize
A network of in-home bio-reactors used to grow algae, which can produce biofuel and bio-plastics
Bloom is a global network of bio-reactors that are integrated into the home. Through a series of home accessories, including window shades and sculptures, Bloom creates a bioreactor that is pleasing to the eye and functional. The product is composed of an algae-based 3d printed structure and two sheets of glass that connect to a larger reservoir at the base of the window. The algae that circulate through these sculptures use the inefficiencies of the window glass to its advantage, taking the heat and light energy that are not absorbed by the glass to grow and thrive. Bloom seeks to aid in the mass production of biofuel by producing a large enough yield of algae to reduce the gap in the production fields between fossil fuels and biofuels lessens, making algae-based biofuel a reality.
Bloom is mainly composed of an algae-based 3d printed structure and two sheets of glass. The sculptural 3d prints are inspired by natural structures and formations. The reactor is designed with the intention that it will be on display, making the appearance important. The window- mounted photo-bioreactors connect to a larger reservoir at the base of the window. The algae that circulate through these sculptures use the inefficiencies of the window glass to its advantage, taking the heat and light energy not absorbed by the glass and using it to grow and thrive.
Bloom originated as a product to disrupt the current fuel industry. As we have continued to work on the idea, we have begun to consider how Bloom could benefit from having a well-designed collection system. Although it could work by having owners bring their collected algae to centralized locations, having a service that picks up the algae production would add increased ease and appeal, allowing Bloom's network to grow. And ultimately, we would love to see Bloom be a product implemented while designing systems. If we were to convert gas lines to biofuel, We could imagine skyscrapers lined with blooms plumbed to flow the length of the building and automated collection systems, that lead directly to processing centers and then back to the cities.
As we face a climate emergency, the need for green energy and materials is imminent. 2019 was the second warmest year in recorded history. As we continue to burn fossil fuels and release carbon into the air, the temperatures will continue to rise, and the effects of climate change become even more destructive. It is essential for the well-being of our planet that we stop burning fossil fuels and find a replacement.
Algae-based biofuel is currently being explored by scientists for its high lipid content, the fatty acids that are used to make crude oil, which is turned into biofuel. New advances in technology and research strive to take advantage of its potential. For example, The University of Utah recently presented the new "jet mixer" that makes the lipid extraction phase faster and more economical. Exxon Mobile's research using Nannochloropsis, which has a lipid content of over 40%, has demonstrated that algae-biofuel could be a feasible alternative. With this in mind, we set out to create a way for people to become more involved in reducing carbon emissions by embracing the production of algae through objects in their homes.
Bloom is designed for the average household member, though it can be scaled for larger applications, including skyscrapers and garden sculptures. By installing small bioreactor units customized for the home, people can take part in growing their energy. The system is designed to grow and produce viable algae continuously. Bloom reactors are installed on or near windows. As algae grows, a homeowner drains the production, adds a water/fertilizer solution to the reservoir, and sends the collected algae to processing companies.
To illustrate how much fuel could potentially be produced from Bloom, here is an estimation. There are approximately 850,000 housing units in Manhattan. If each apartment has ten windows, Manhattan would have around 8.5 million windows from housing units alone. Multiplying the number of windows by the liters of algae that a Bloom system can hold (88.5 L) produces 752 million liters of algae from residential buildings alone. It takes around 1 million liters of algae to produce 40 thousand liters of fuel, so if an average car uses 975 liters per year, the fuel produced through Bloom in Manhattan would be enough to power fuel close to 24 thousand cars for an entire year. Although these numbers are just estimations for a small area, they are promising enough to give this idea an opportunity to succeed.
Bloom placed in various home settings for an idea of the product in-use.
Construction Diagram of Bloom with flow pattern
The reservoir made up of a glass tube, a series of smaller tubes and fittings, 3d printed end pieces, and a wooden box. The box below the tank houses the pump and its electronics used to circulate the algae through the bioreactor. Note: The product is scaled down for prototyping purposes
A closeup photo of the window- mounted Bloom sculpture. The round-shaped pods force the algae in circular motions, agitating it, which promotes growth. Note: The product is scaled down for prototyping purposes
Functioning Bloom-bioreactor prototype Note: The product is scaled down for prototyping purposes
Natalie Ferry and Stefano Pagani
Natalie Ferry
Stefano Pagani
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In this era of wasteful mindsets and a disposable culture, we as designers see the value in producing transformative work that addresses the current sustainability crisis. In order to continue doing what we love, designing, we understand that we have a responsibility to establish change in the way that our society produces and consumes. We were excited by the challenge that designing for a circular economy posed and we are incredibly appreciative of Cumulus Green for bringing attention and resources to designers like us to help solve these problems. We are honored that our design was so well-received and are eager to continue working and collaborating on Bloom.
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In a recent development, Flash, a new e-scooter startup based in Berlin has raised Series A funding of €55 million. This funding round was led by Target Global alongside other participants such as Idinvest Partners, Signals Venture Capital and other angel investors.
Flash was founded in 2018 by Delivery Hero and Team Europe founder Lukasz Gadowski, Carlos Bhola and Tim Rucquoi-Berger. Target Global, which funded a majority of investment was an existing backer of the startup. As of now, the startup has a team of over 50 employees roped in from Uber, Airbnb and Amazon.
Given this startup is still in its early stages, here we have listed some key takeaways about Flash.
Self-designed and built vehicles
Unlike the popular e-scooter service providers in the U.S. – Bird and Lime, Flash designs and builds its vehicles on its own, thanks to its off-the-shelf solutions. It is also involved in the simultaneous development of its own technology and hardware.
Aims to expand in Europe
Flash is running limited pilot programs in Lisbon and Zurich as yet. Apart from these cities, the e-scooter startup with its headquarters in Berlin is aiming to launch its operations in France, Italy and Spain by spring 2019. By this summer, it is also in plans to expand its service to the rest of Europe.
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Though Flash has its headquarters located in Berlin, it was first posted in China where it has established a supply chain and a few other partnerships. The Chinese collaboration is likely to give the startup an edge that is needed for a successful business.
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The European market is gradually becoming a thriving space for e-scooter startups. As a result, several startups are trying to make their way to the European cities when it comes to expanding their business. So, Flash, which is in its early stages should come up with some strategy to leapfrog the competition that exists in the market.
Some of the notable rivals are Bird, Lime, Wind Mobility, VOI, Tier and Taxify. Recently, these startups have been raising sufficient funding from investors and venture capitalists. This makes the e-scooter market one of the hottest niches in Europe.
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One of the features I love about vRealize Automation is the ability to give out leases to various business groups for their VMs. It's fantastic for Dev and QA environments. One annoying thing however, is that the default notification for expiration is 7 days, and there is no apparent way to change it in the UI. In fact it would be nice if we could send multiple warnings out. Perhaps the first warning 7 days before, and the second warning a day before the VM expires? That's for a future discussion though.
2. Open the file and search for "DaysNotifcationBeforeExpire". The default should be set to "7".
Change it to the number of days you desire? I personally like a 2 day notification, but it's really a preference that makes sense for the users of your Cloud.
Note: While you are here you can also adjust many other automatic e-mail notification events from their defaults. Anything you change to true will result in an e-mail notification. For example: Changing PowerOff="false" to PowerOff="true" will result in an e-mail notification every time the machine is powered off.
Select Start > Administrative Tools > Services and restart the vCloud Automation Center service.
And there you have it! Lease expiration notifications when you want them!
While this solves the problem, hopefully VMware will create the LeaseExpirationNotifcation as a Stub so that we can call out directly to a vRO workflow when the lease is about to expire.
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Q: Krull dimension of $\mathbb{C}[x,y] / (xy)$
What is the Krull dimension of $\mathbb{C}[x,y] / (xy)$?

I believe the only prime ideals of this ring are $(x,y),(x), (y)$. The supremum of all the heights is $1$ by the sequence $(x) \subset (x,y)$, so I would say that the Krull dimension is $1$, but I am not sure. Can someone tell me if this reasoning is correct? $0$ is not a prime ideal since $xy = 0$.

A: The prime ideals of $\mathbb{C}[x,y]/(xy)$ correspond to the prime ideals of $\mathbb{C}[x,y]$ containing $(xy)$. Thus as in the comment of Youngsu, $(x, y-1)$ is a prime ideal, and your conjecture is wrong.
The prime ideal $I$ of $\mathbb{C}[x,y]$ that contains $(xy)$ must contains $x$ or $y$. We assume that $x\in I$, and that $(x)\subsetneq I$. Since $(x)$ is prime, the height of $I$ in $\mathbb{C}[x,y]$ is at least 2. But $\mathrm{dim}\mathbb{C}[x,y]=2$. (It needs some conclusions about dimension of finitely generated algebra over a field. You can find these, for example, in the Ch.11 of Atiyah-Macdonald's book.) Therefore, $I$ must be a maximal ideal of $\mathbb{C}[x,y]$. By Hilbert's Nullstellensatz, $I$ must have the form like $(x, y-b)$. But anyway, the Krull's dimension of $\mathbb{C}[x,y]/(xy)$ is just equal to $1$.

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"""
A simple module for solving model-based MDP problem
Discrete state/action space, known transition matrix...
A simplified python version similar to the one in Drake toolkit
(https://github.com/RobotLocomotion/drake)
"""

import numpy as np
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt

from scipy.sparse import csr_matrix

import PyMDP_Utils as utils

class DynamicalSystem:
    """
    A class to define a dynamical system: might be discrete time or continous time...
    """
    def __init__(self, is_ct=True):
        self.is_ct_ = is_ct
        # self.sysfunc_ = sysfunc         #a system function accepts state and control and
        #                                 #return derivative/next state, possibly with higher order stuff
        return
    def Dynamics(self, x, u, t=None, parms=None):
        print 'Calling base class dynamics...'
        return

    def IsGoalState(self, x):
        print 'Base class function to decide if this is the goal state'
        return False

    def RandomSelectFeasibleState(self, x):
        print 'Base class function to select a random feasible state'
        return False

class MarkovDecisionProcess:

    def __init__(self, S=None, A=None, T=None, C=None, gamma=1.0):
        self.S_ = S         # states:       if multiple dimension, then S[:, i] is state i
        self.A_ = A         # actions:      if multiple dimension, then A[:, i] is action i
        self.T_ = T         # transition:   T[k][i, j] = P(s_{n+1}=s[:, j] | s_{n}=s[:, i], a_{n}=[:, k])
        self.C_ = C         # cost:         cost C(s(:, i), a(:, k)) being at state i and taking action k
        self.gamma_ = gamma #discounted rate

        self.sub2ind_ = None    # for mapping multiple dimensional discrete state to flattened state space
        return

    def MakeSub2Ind(self, xbins):
        """
        function to generate a fast mapping from the vector of indices of dimensions to the flattened state space
        """
        nskip = np.concatenate([[1], np.cumprod([len(xbins[i]) for i in range(len(xbins)-1)])])
        self.sub2ind_ =  lambda subinds: np.sum(nskip*np.array(subinds))
        return self.sub2ind_

    def MakeXDigitize(self, xbins):
        """
        function to generate a mapping from a continous x to its digitized state according to the bins
        """
        #the first one will not be used
        effective_xbins = [xbin[1:] for xbin in xbins]
        self.xdigitize_ = lambda x: [np.digitize([dim], bin)[0] for dim, bin in zip(x, effective_xbins)]
        self.xdigitize_dim_ = lambda x, dim_idx: np.digitize([x[dim_idx]], effective_xbins[dim_idx])[0]
        return self.xdigitize_, self.xdigitize_dim_

    def DiscretizeSystem(self, sys, costfunc, xbins, ubins, options=dict()):
        #check system
        is_ct = sys.is_ct_

        #check dimension
        if not isinstance(xbins, list):
            #convert to multi-dimension case
            self.xbins_ = [xbins]
        else:
            self.xbins_ = xbins

        if not isinstance(ubins, list):
            self.ubins_ = [ubins]
        else:
            self.ubins_ = ubins

        self.state_dim_ = len(self.xbins_)
        self.ctrl_dim = len(self.ubins_)

        if 'dt' not in options:
            self.dt_ = 1.0
        else:
            self.dt_ = options['dt']

        if 'wrap_flag' not in options:
            self.wrap_flag_ = False * np.ones(self.state_dim_)
        else:
            self.wrap_flag_ = options['wrap_flag']

        wrap_idx = np.where(self.wrap_flag_==True)[0]

        xmin = np.array([bin[0] for bin in self.xbins_])
        xmax = np.array([bin[-1] for bin in self.xbins_])

        #construct grids
        #state
        Sgrid = np.meshgrid(*self.xbins_)

        #for each dim, need to reshape to a long 1-d array
        self.S_ = np.array([np.reshape(dim, (1, -1))[0] for dim in Sgrid])

        #action
        Agrid = np.meshgrid(*self.ubins_)
        self.A_ = np.array([np.reshape(dim, (1, -1))[0] for dim in Agrid])

        self.num_state_ = self.S_.shape[1]
        self.num_action_ = self.A_.shape[1]

        #prepare the transition matrix
        # self.T_ = csr_matrix([np.zeros([self.num_state_, self.num_state_]) for dim_ix in range(self.num_action_)])
        # self.T_ = [csr_matrix(np.zeros([self.num_state_, self.num_state_])) for dim_ix in range(self.num_action_)]
        self.T_ = [np.zeros([self.num_state_, self.num_state_]) for dim_ix in range(self.num_action_)]

        #prepare cost function
        self.C_ = np.zeros([self.num_state_, self.num_action_])

        #inline function to search index in reshaped state
        #offset for sub2ind
        sub2ind = self.MakeSub2Ind(self.xbins_)
        xdigitize, xdigitize_dim = self.MakeXDigitize(self.xbins_)

        print 'Constructing transition matrix...'
        #vectorize this to increase the efficiency if possible...
        for action_idx in range(self.num_action_):
            for state_idx in range(self.num_state_):
                if is_ct:
                    # the system must be an update equation
                    x_new = sys.Dynamics(self.S_[:, state_idx], self.A_[:, action_idx])
                    if np.isinf(costfunc(self.S_[:, state_idx], self.A_[:, action_idx], sys)) or np.isnan(costfunc(self.S_[:, state_idx], self.A_[:, action_idx], sys)):
                        print self.S_[:, state_idx], self.A_[:, action_idx]
                    else:
                        self.C_[state_idx, action_idx] = sys.dt_ * costfunc(self.S_[:, state_idx], self.A_[:, action_idx], sys)

                    if isinstance(x_new, list):
                        #contains both expected state and diagonal Gaussian noise...
                        x_new_mu = x_new[0]
                        x_new_sig = x_new[1]

                        if len(x_new_mu) != len(x_new_sig):
                            print 'Inconsistent length of state and noise vector...'
                            return
                        #wrap x_new if needed, this is useful for state variable like angular position
                        x_new_mu[wrap_idx] = np.mod(x_new_mu[wrap_idx] - xmin[wrap_idx],
                            xmax[wrap_idx] - xmin[wrap_idx]) + xmin[wrap_idx]
                        x_new_mu_idx = xdigitize(x_new_mu)
                        x_new_mu_digitized_state = self.S_[:, sub2ind(x_new_mu_idx)]

                        coeff_lst = []
                        involved_states = []
                        for dim_idx in range(len(x_new_mu)):
                            tmp_x_new_mu_idx = [idx for idx in x_new_mu_idx]
                            #for each dim, try to crawl the grid
                            #find lower bound, use the interval [-2*sigma, 2*sigma]
                            #how to wrap here? or just truncate the shape of gaussian?...
                            x_new_mu_tmp_min = np.array(x_new_mu)
                            x_new_mu_tmp_max = np.array(x_new_mu)
                            x_new_mu_tmp_min[dim_idx] += -2*x_new_sig[dim_idx]
                            x_new_mu_tmp_max[dim_idx] +=  2*x_new_sig[dim_idx]
                            min_idx = xdigitize_dim(x_new_mu_tmp_min, dim_idx)
                            max_idx = xdigitize_dim(x_new_mu_tmp_max, dim_idx)

                            for step_idx in range(min_idx, max_idx+1):
                                tmp_x_new_mu_idx[dim_idx] = step_idx
                                #get the index of involved state
                                involved_state_idx = sub2ind(tmp_x_new_mu_idx)
                                involved_states.append(involved_state_idx)
                                coeff_lst.append(np.exp(-np.linalg.norm(((self.S_[:, involved_state_idx] - x_new_mu_digitized_state)/x_new_sig))**2))

                        coeff_lst = coeff_lst / np.sum(coeff_lst)
                        #assign transition probability for each state
                        for coeff, involved_state_idx in zip(coeff_lst.tolist(), involved_states):
                            self.T_[action_idx][state_idx, involved_state_idx] += coeff
                    else:
                        #only updated state is available, need to map it to the grid
                        #add Baryinterpolation?
                        #wrap x_new if needed, this is useful for state variable like angular position
                        x_new[wrap_idx] = np.mod(x_new[wrap_idx] - xmin[wrap_idx],
                            xmax[wrap_idx] - xmin[wrap_idx]) + xmin[wrap_idx]

                        #barycentricinterpolation...
                        indices, coeffs = utils.BarycentricInterpolation(self.xbins_, np.array([x_new]))

                        for i in range(len(indices[0])):
                            self.T_[action_idx][state_idx, int(indices[0, i])] = coeffs[0, i]
                else:
                    #discrete state dynamical system...
                    #for discrete state dynamics, take the direct returned states and associated probability

                    x_new_lst = sys.Dynamics(self.S_[:, state_idx], self.A_[:, action_idx])
                    self.C_[state_idx, action_idx] = costfunc(self.S_[:, state_idx], self.A_[:, action_idx], sys)

                    for x_new in x_new_lst:
                        #get index of x_new
                        x_new_idx = xdigitize(x_new[0])
                        state_new_idx = sub2ind(x_new_idx)
                        self.T_[action_idx][state_idx, state_new_idx] = x_new[1]
        #check the T matrix
        # for action_idx in range(self.num_action_):
        #     if np.isinf(self.T_[action_idx]).any():
        #         print action_idx
        #         print np.isinf(self.T_[action_idx])
        return

    def ValueIteration(self, converged=.01, drawFunc=None, detail=False):
        J = np.zeros(self.num_state_)
        err = np.inf
        n_itrs = 0
        #prepare detailed result if necessary...
        if detail:
            res = dict()
            hist = []

        #vertical stack
        Tstack = np.vstack(self.T_)
        print 'Start Value Iteration...'
        ax = None

        while err > converged:
            Jold = np.array(J)
            #<hyin/Apr-14th-2015> note the reshape sequence of dot result
            J = np.amin(self.C_ + self.gamma_*np.reshape(Tstack.dot(J), (self.num_action_, self.num_state_)).transpose(), axis=1)
            # print 'iterating...'
            # if np.isinf(J).any() or np.isinf(Tstack).any():
            #     print np.isinf(J), np.isinf(Tstack)
            err = np.amax(np.abs(Jold-J))

            if detail:
                #record current itr, J, Q, err
                tmp_rec = dict()
                curr_Q = self.ActionValueFuncFromValueFunc(J)

                tmp_rec['value_func'] = J
                tmp_rec['action_value_func'] = curr_Q
                tmp_rec['error'] = err
                hist.append(tmp_rec)

            print 'Iteration:', n_itrs, 'Error:', err
            n_itrs+=1

            if drawFunc is not None:
                ax = drawFunc(self, J, ax)

        if detail:
            res['value_opt'] = hist[-1]['value_func']
            res['action_value_opt'] = hist[-1]['action_value_func']
            res['history'] = hist
            return res
        else:
            return J

    def ActionValueFuncFromValueFunc(self, J_opt):
        """
        Get Q action value function from optimal value function
        """
        def ActionValueValueIteration(T, C, J):
            Q = T.dot(C + self.gamma_*J)
            return Q

        Q_opt = [ActionValueValueIteration(self.T_[action_idx], self.C_[:, action_idx], J_opt) for action_idx in range(self.num_action_)]

        return Q_opt

    def ChooseOptimalActionFromQFunc(self, Q, state_idx):
        #helper function to choose optimal action from Q function
        #enumerate q values for all possible actions
        q = [Q[i][state_idx] for i in range(self.num_action_)]
        Q_min = min(q)
        count = q.count(Q_min)
        if count > 1:
            best = [i for i in range(self.num_action_) if q[i]==Q_min]
            action_idx = np.random.choice(best)
        else:
            action_idx = q.index(Q_min)

        return action_idx

    def QLearningSarsa(self, sys, epsilon=0.2, alpha=0.05, max_itrs=5000, drawFunc=None, detail=False):
        """
        learn Q from a dynamically learned policy
        alpha       - learning rate
        max_itrs    - number of steps to explore

        only support discrete state dynamical system
        """
        n_time_reach_goal = 0
        n_choose_optimal_action = 0
        n_steps_to_reach_goal = 0
        Q = [np.ones(self.num_state_)*0 for i in range(self.num_action_)]
        err = np.inf
        n_itrs = 0
        #prepare detailed result if necessary...
        if detail:
            res = dict()
            hist = []

        sub2ind = self.MakeSub2Ind(self.xbins_)
        xdigitize, xdigitize_dim = self.MakeXDigitize(self.xbins_)

        #generate a random initial state
        x = sys.RandomSelectFeasibleState()
        x_idx = xdigitize(x)
        state_idx = sub2ind(x_idx)

        #generate an action according to the epsilon greedy policy
        explore_dice = np.random.random_sample()
        if explore_dice < epsilon:
            #choose a random action
            action_idx = np.random.randint(low=0, high=self.num_action_)
        else:
            #greedy under current Q function
            action_idx = self.ChooseOptimalActionFromQFunc(Q, state_idx)
            n_choose_optimal_action += 1

        while n_itrs < max_itrs:
            #follow dynamics to get x_new, note the discrete dynamics returns
            #an array of new states and their associated probability
            x_new_lst = sys.Dynamics(self.S_[:, state_idx], self.A_[:, action_idx])
            c = self.C_[state_idx, action_idx]
            # print 'c:', c

            x_new_prob = [x_new[1] for x_new in x_new_lst]
            x_new_dice = np.argmax(np.random.multinomial(1, x_new_prob, size=1))
            x_new = x_new_lst[x_new_dice][0]
            x_new_idx = xdigitize(x_new)
            state_new_idx = sub2ind(x_new_idx)

            explore_dice_new = np.random.random_sample()
            if explore_dice_new < epsilon:
                #choose a random action
                action_new_idx = np.random.randint(low=0, high=self.num_action_)
            else:
                #greedy under current Q function
                action_new_idx = self.ChooseOptimalActionFromQFunc(Q, state_new_idx)
                # print 'Choose current optimal action!', action_new_idx
                n_choose_optimal_action += 1

            #update curr Q value for current state index and action index
            if Q[action_idx][state_idx] == np.inf:
                Q[action_idx][state_idx] = c
            else:
                Q[action_idx][state_idx] += alpha*(c + self.gamma_*Q[action_new_idx][state_new_idx] - Q[action_idx][state_idx])

            #check if new state is a terminal one...
            if sys.IsGoalState(x_new):
                # print 'Used ', n_steps_to_reach_goal, ' to reach the goal.'
                # raw_input()
                n_steps_to_reach_goal=0
                n_time_reach_goal += 1
                # raw_input()
                #zero costs for x_new as it is the goal state
                for action_idx in range(self.num_action_):
                    Q[action_idx][state_new_idx] = 0.0
                #a new random state
                x = sys.RandomSelectFeasibleState()
                x_idx = xdigitize(x)
                state_idx = sub2ind(x_idx)

                explore_dice = np.random.random_sample()
                if explore_dice < epsilon:
                    #choose a random action
                    action_idx = np.random.randint(low=0, high=self.num_action_)
                else:
                    #greedy under current Q function
                    action_idx = self.ChooseOptimalActionFromQFunc(Q, state_idx)
                    # print 'Choose current optimal action!', action_idx
                    n_choose_optimal_action += 1

            else:
                state_idx = state_new_idx
                action_idx = action_new_idx

            if detail:
                tmp_rec = dict()
                tmp_rec['action_value_func'] = np.array(Q, copy=True)
                hist.append(tmp_rec)

            print 'Iteration:', n_itrs
            n_itrs+=1
            n_steps_to_reach_goal+=1

        print 'Times of reaching the goal:', n_time_reach_goal
        print 'Times of choosing optimal action', n_choose_optimal_action

        if detail:
            res['action_value_opt'] = hist[-1]['action_value_func']
            res['history'] = hist
            return res
        else:
            return Q
        return
    def QLearningEpsilonGreedy(self, sys, epsilon=0.2, alpha=0.05, max_itrs=5000, drawFunc=None, detail=False):
        """
        learn Q given an initial guess and epsilon greedy policy
        epsilon     - probability to deviate from the greedy policy to explore
        alpha       - learning rate
        max_itrs    - number of steps to explore

        only support discrete state dynamical system
        """
        Q = [np.ones(self.num_state_)*0 for i in range(self.num_action_)]
        err = np.inf
        n_itrs = 0
        #prepare detailed result if necessary...
        if detail:
            res = dict()
            hist = []

        sub2ind = self.MakeSub2Ind(self.xbins_)
        xdigitize, xdigitize_dim = self.MakeXDigitize(self.xbins_)

        #generate a random initial state
        x = sys.RandomSelectFeasibleState()
        x_idx = xdigitize(x)
        state_idx = sub2ind(x_idx)

        while n_itrs < max_itrs:
            #generate an action according to the epsilon greedy policy
            #throw a dice
            explore_dice = np.random.random_sample()
            if explore_dice < epsilon:
                #choose a random action
                action_idx = np.random.randint(low=0, high=self.num_action_)
            else:
                #greedy under current Q function
                action_idx = self.ChooseOptimalActionFromQFunc(Q, state_idx)

            #follow dynamics to get x_new, note the discrete dynamics returns
            #an array of new states and their associated probability
            x_new_lst = sys.Dynamics(self.S_[:, state_idx], self.A_[:, action_idx])
            c = self.C_[state_idx, action_idx]

            x_new_prob = [x_new[1] for x_new in x_new_lst]
            print 'x_new_prob:', x_new_prob
            x_new_dice = np.argmax(np.random.multinomial(1, x_new_prob, size=1))
            x_new = x_new_lst[x_new_dice][0]
            print 'x_new:', x_new
            x_new_idx = xdigitize(x_new)
            state_new_idx = sub2ind(x_new_idx)

            #update curr Q value for current state index and action index
            if Q[action_idx][state_idx] == np.inf:
                Q[action_idx][state_idx] = c
            else:
                Q[action_idx][state_idx] += alpha*(c + self.gamma_*min([Q[i][state_new_idx]
                    for i in range(self.num_action_)]) - Q[action_idx][state_idx])

            #check if new state is a terminal one...
            if sys.IsGoalState(x_new):
                #zero costs for x_new as it is the goal state
                for action_idx in range(self.num_action_):
                    Q[action_idx][state_new_idx] = 0.0
                #a new random state
                x = sys.RandomSelectFeasibleState()
                x_idx = xdigitize(x)
                state_idx = sub2ind(x_idx)
            else:
                state_idx = state_new_idx

            if detail:
                tmp_rec = dict()
                tmp_rec['action_value_func'] = np.array(Q, copy=True)
                hist.append(tmp_rec)

            print 'Iteration:', n_itrs
            n_itrs+=1

        if detail:
            res['action_value_opt'] = hist[-1]['action_value_func']
            res['history'] = hist
            return res
        else:
            return Q

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This was one of those stories where if I had gone by my first inclination then I would not have finished the book. And that would have been a shame because it got better as it went for me.
The premise of the story is about how a small town girl, Ana Reynolds, with a few dreams and little self-confidence in the relationship department sees an incredibly handsome Lakota man who to her is out of her league and off limits- Lakota's only choose Lakota women. Ana is working a bartending job, but she's taking cooking classes to advance to dinner cook at the bar and she has plans to go on to college and pursue her art. Meeting Kane, or Howahkan, changes all that.
Howahkan, or Kane as he goes by off the reservation, is instantly attracted to Ana. Her sweet spirit calls to him and he wants to be with her. But he has chosen to live and work at his leather crafts and work with horses on the reservation and to help support and promote his people's way of life. He was hurt before by a woman for whom his chosen path was not enough and will not open himself to that again. He can only promise Ana a one time fling or at most occasional getting together.
They get another chance. What will they do with it? Is what they have together strong enough to overcome outside prejudice and ambition?
The plot was simple since this was not a long story and it was fairly straightforward. I struggled because I'm not a fan of the insta-love and lust stuff. In this one, one hot look and a hotter weekend fling has Ana convinced that they are fated and I could only shake my head over that. She gets burned not just once for getting all dreamy eyed over a guy who uses her and swears she'll not let it happen again. Then she meets this lovely man who is straight up honest with her about the expectation of just a weekend, she tells him yep she's good with that. They have their weekend and it was good for them both. Then he reminds her of their agreement and sends her on her way, she gets all hurt and angry about him. Girl! Fortunately for her Kane was privately just as affected by their weekend and the story gets a different ending.
I also struggled with how stilted the story felt in the first few pages. But once I got used to the author's voice (or maybe it got better, not sure), I really enjoyed the story that unfolded. It brought up real issues that these two had to deal with- cross culture relationship, insecurities brought on by the past, and the possibility that their dreams would interfere with them being together. After the passionate weekend, the relationship did turn into one of growing attraction and discovery about each other though the sultry bedroom scenes did continue.
The world building was nicely done. I enjoyed the little peeks at the Lakota traditions and the back drop of the small ranching community.
I really liked Ana and Kane once they started really trying to be a couple and opening up to each other. The secondary characters added to the story and I liked them too. One of the secondary characters, Daphne, has her own story and I'll probably check that out at some point.
Glad I kept reading to the finish! Enjoyable read for those who like me enjoy Western Contemporary Romances.
I requested this book from Net Galley for review and this review is in my own humble opinion.
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Labour History
Frank William Bulcock: Seven Interviews
Sullivan, Martin
Labour History (2016), 111, (1), 175–186.
I thought you would find this interesting: Labour History, Volume 111, Issue 1 Frank William Bulcock: Seven Interviews Sullivan, Martin Editors: Diane Kirkby Labour History (2016), 111, (1), 175–186.
https://doi.org/10.5263/labourhistory.111.0175
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I began working for a team that is completely distributed - a team that communicates often and expressively, completes tasks efficiently, and is in the know of each other's projects ad infinitum with tools such as Slack despite the separating physical miles. I could catch up on chores during breaks, not have to worry about spending money on lunch outings, focus without interruptions, skip the rush hour traffic, and work in my pajamas if I wanted to - how could I not bask in the comfortability of working from my own couch?
Although my rather introverted nature did not mind the above, the common obstacles of working from home began to take root including distraction, overworking, and loneliness (I even adopted a cat to assist in remedying this side effect). If you've grown weary from working remotely, consider the following to lift your spirits and productivity.
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Plan social outings and ways to meet people. Without physically-present co-workers, bouts of loneliness can be difficult to avoid no matter the amount of alone time you typically enjoy. Initiating lunch with a friend, attending local events, or simply choosing to work in communal areas such as parks and coffee shops every so often can create a noticeable difference in mood and healthy levels of in-person interaction.
Get to know your team on a personal basis. You may get together with your co-workers every so often to collaborate or (like me) have met a very small percentage of your team in person. Getting to know those you work with every day beyond the scope of work-related matters can be initiatives as small as taking a virtual coffee break, engaging in friendly competition on fitness tracking apps, or creating a #life Slack channel (weekend plans, anyone?).
Schedule breaks and general timeframes in which to work. When having the freedom to choose where and even when you work, it can be difficult to separate time and energy dedicated to your duties - or what you could get ahead on for the next day - and time to close the computer and devote attention to other people, projects, passions. Although many appreciate the fluid intertwinement of work and life, I have found my focus and productivity greatly increases when I had both physically partitioned my workspace from the rest of where life is lived as well as set a general timeframe that works best for my team in differing timezones.
Explore co-working spaces. If you find that working from home or coffee shops isn't for you, co-working spaces ranging from high-rise buildings to rustic lounges to everything in between serve as an excellent alternative. Available around the world and in multiple price ranges, these shared offices can be a great way to become motivated by those working around you, meet and form partnerships with other remote workers in your city, and assist in compartmentalizing an environment that promotes your wellness and productivity. Interested? Check out some of the best co-working spaces in the United States here.
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How Einstein was a Celebrity
How Einstein was a Celebrity Term Paper by Nicky
A discussion of Albert Einstein's universal fame.
Published on Jul 05, 2010 in Physics (Relativity) , History (European - 20th Century)
This paper is introduces and analyzes the topic of history and celebrity, specifically discussing how Albert Einstein was a celebrity. Albert Einstein is probably most well known as a scientist and mathematician, yet according to the paper, he achieved super-star status. A biography of Einstein's life and achievements are presented. The author points out Einstein's friendships with minorities and his political outlooks due to his own experiences with persecution. Additionally, the paper shows how despite his celebrity, Einstein was a simple person. This is contrasted with our views of celebrity today.
From the Paper:
"Scientists rarely achieve rock star status, but Albert Einstein wasn't just any scientist. One journalist notes, "Scientific celebrity has a relativity all of its own. Some scientists are celebrated by their peers; some are treasured by their students, while others are lionized by the public at large. But very few are given the burden of being a celebrity to everyone, everywhere, all the time. Albert Einstein achieved that universality." What is even more amazing is he achieved it at a time when websites, television, and MySpace did not exist, a feat few could accomplish so skillfully today. There are those who say Einstein never appreciated his celebrity, and those who say he gleefully encouraged it. Whatever the truth, Einstein drew crowds wherever he traveled."
Sample of Sources Used:
Barrow, John. "Einstein as Icon." Plus Magazine. 2005. http://plus.maths.org/issue37/features/Einstein/index.html
Editors. "Albert Einstein - Biography." The Nobel Foundation. 2008. http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/physics/laureates/1921/einstein-bio.html
Fara, Patricia. "The Maestro of Time: Patricia Fara Marks Two Significant Einstein Anniversaries and Points out Some Contradictions in the Reputation of This Great Scientific Hero," History Today, April 2005.
Jerome, Fred, and Rodger Taylor. Einstein on Race and Racism. New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press, 2005.
Mallove, Eugene F. "The Einstein Myths-- Of Space, Time, and Aether." Infinite Energy. 2008. http://www.infinite-energy.com/iemagazine/issue38/einstein.html.
Cite this Term Paper:
How Einstein was a Celebrity (2010, July 05) Retrieved January 30, 2023, from https://www.academon.com/term-paper/how-einstein-was-a-celebrity-128216/
"How Einstein was a Celebrity" 05 July 2010. Web. 30 January. 2023. <https://www.academon.com/term-paper/how-einstein-was-a-celebrity-128216/>
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