Public, Private and Hybrid Cloud Security Tips | Faction Inc.
In part 1 of my cloud security blog I discussed how cloud services have forced a shift in security budgets. Originally security budgets went to protecting the perimeter of an enterprise. Now cloud requires security measures be woven into every functional area of the company—from each business unit's infrastructure and line of business applications to externally sourced SaaS service agreements and identity management systems.
In this entry, I will provide public, private and hybrid cloud security tips. Cloud computing can be divided into two general camps: public, in which the network, compute, and storage are multi-tenanted with little or no SLA on availability; and private, in which resources are dedicated, architected for high availability, and backed with SLA guarantees. When it comes to flexibility and economy, both types of cloud deliver with ease. When it comes to security, however, private clouds can offer significant advantages over public.
The public cloud can be a hostile environment. You will have limited or no visibility into the underlying infrastructure and security controls. Nor will you have control over who's sharing your resources and the risks they could potentially introduce into the host system or data stores. Therefore, public clouds require a holistic approach to security: every component of the infrastructure must be secure and auditable in order to support business-critical computing and compliance.
Be wary of network QOS and DDOS mitigation. Your public cloud probably doesn't manage this for you.
Be wary of noisy neighbor syndrome. Does your provider offer performance guarantees?
Ensure adequate data security and firewalling of your environment.
Ensure adequate authentication and security controls.
Fortunately, tools are being developed to give IT administrators back some level of control over data in public clouds. Citrix, NetApp, and VMware each offer forms of cloud-level data management. Citrix ShareFile, for example, provides a hybrid approach to public clouds. Data can live wherever it's needed but is always under the control of the ShareFile control plane. Data can't be shared without permission, and data that's managed remotely can be wiped clean no matter what device it's on.
A private cloud is a virtualized datacenter within the cloud. Think of it as relocating your data center to an offsite location: you have dedicated compute, network, and storage resources that you manage as your own, just like you did on-premise. In this way, you can leverage the economics of the cloud without reworking business processes and applications to accommodate the rigorous security demands of public clouds. In the case of Peak®'s private hosted cloud, you can 'come as you are' and bring your own security (BYOS) or network (BYON) thanks in part to our Cloud's Peak-to-Peak Layer 2 Direct Connect service. Private clouds are especially advantageous to shops with tight regulatory requirements or limited resources.
Make sure your cloud provider lets you 'bring your own' security capabilities.
Don't settle for your provider's options; use yours. You've tested it. You use it. You trust it.
Ask your provider about their private networking and vLAN capabilities. Ideally you want Layer 2 connections to/from your customer premise, data centers and from cloud to cloud. With Layer 2 you maintain network isolation and reduce complexities. At Peak, for example, customers can bring their network to our Cloud as-is. We eliminate the need to provision and manage complex firewalls, routers, and Spanning Tree Protocol [STP].
In some cases, the best methodology will command the resources of both private and public clouds. This hybrid approach supports the shift from traditional, single-system to multi-tiered application deployment. It also increases the available resources for test and development, business continuity, and managing resource demand spikes. To support data privacy and prevent leaks, all data moving between private and public clouds must be encrypted, and access to it must be tied to user identities.
Ensure your cloud provider offers flexible usage of their storage and compute resources. In other words, if all you need is storage, does your cloud provider allow you to just buy storage?
Determine whether your cloud provider gives you the ability to leverage existing tools, such as VMware APIs.
Make sure your cloud provider allows you the ability to provision and leverage your existing vLAN topology. With Layer 2 private connectivity, you can use the same connection to access both public and private resources while maintaining network separation between public and private environments.


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In the third issue of our series of legal insights on owning intellectual property (IP) through a Cayman Islands corporate structure, we discussed the new Cayman Islands Trade Marks Law published on 19th December 2016, pursuant to which a stand-alone comprehensive trademark protection regime was created in the Cayman Islands (the "New Trade Marks Regime") to replace the current system of extension of existing UK/EU IP rights. After a few months of waiting, the Trade Marks Regulations, 2017 (the "Regulations") were finally published on 26th May 2017, and the new regime is now scheduled to become effective 1st August 2017. In this new issue, we include a brief overview of the new trademark registration process.
Preliminary Verifications: After receiving the completed application for the registration of a new trade mark, the Registrar will search the record of registered marks and pending applications, to determine if, in respect of the goods or services for which registration has been requested, there are any marks which are identical with, or nearly resembling the mark applied for, which are likely to deceive or cause confusion1. If any such marks are identified, they may constitute relative grounds for refusal of registration2 and the Registrar will notify the agents of both the applicant and of the holder of the earlier mark. Under the New Trade Marks Regime, identical or similar trade marks cannot be registered for similar goods or services, while similar trade marks may be registered subject to the consent of the holder of the earlier mark3 or upon the applicant showing honest concurrent use of the mark for which registration is sought4 . In addition, the Registrar will not accept marks which take unfair advantage of, or are detrimental to, the character or the repute of an earlier similar mark registered or otherwise protected in the Cayman Islands5.
accept the application subject to certain conditions or limitations8.
If an applicant is informed by the Registrar in writing of any objections, conditions, amendments, disclaimer, modifications or limitations, then the applicant will have sixty days (60) from receiving the notification from the Registrar to either apply for a hearing or to make a reply in writing to the Registrar. In case of a conditional acceptance, if the applicant does not object to the conditions, amendments, disclaimer, modifications or limitations requested by the Registrar, the applicant is also required to notify the Registrar in writing, and alter the application accordingly, within the same sixty (60) days period. In both cases, in the absence of a response within the sixty (60) days period, the applicant is deemed to have withdrawn its application. Overall, the registration of a trade mark must be completed within six (6) months from the date of application or the Registrar may treat the application as abandoned9.
Opposition Period: Once the application is accepted (or, if conditionally accepted, once the application is amended accordingly), the mark will be published in the Intellectual Property Edition of the Cayman Islands Gazette, under the heading "Applications for Registrations", which triggers a sixty (60) day period for oppositions to be filed10.
Opposition Procedure: The Registrar is required to send a notice of any opposition to the applicant, who is then allowed sixty (60 days) to send a counter-statement setting out the grounds supporting its trade mark application11. A lack of response at this stage will be deemed as the application being withdrawn in respect of the goods and services in respect of which the opposition was filed12. Upon receipt of the applicant's counter-statement, the Registrar is required to immediately send a copy of the counter-statement to the opponent, who has ninety (90) days to submit evidence (by way of witness statement and any accompanying exhibits) in support of the opposition13. The applicant is communicated such evidence (or notified that the opponent failed to present evidence, as the case may be) and allowed to present its own14, with any submission triggering another ninety (90) days period for the opponent to submit evidence15 before the Registrar will set a hearing date16. In all cases, the parties may waive their right to be heard and request that the Registrar make a determination from the submissions17. The Registrar may also, if a settlement agreement is being negotiated, suspend the proceedings for up to twelve months18 upon a joint application of the parties supported by a statement explaining the nature of the actions taken towards a settlement, the progress made, if the remaining issues are minor or significant, as well as when the parties expect the negotiations to be completed.
Overall, the opposition proceedings could last more than twelve (12) months from the filing of an opposition until the matter is heard by the Registrar, without taking account of any suspension of proceedings for amicable settlement or any appeals of the Registrar's decision.
Security Undertakings: If one or both of the parties part of the opposition proceedings are non-resident or do not carry on business in the Cayman Islands, the Registrar may require from the agent(s) to give a written undertaking that such party(parties) will bear the costs of opposition proceedings and/or further security to be given19. Failing to provide such security will lead to the party in default to be deemed as having withdrawn their opposition or counter-statement.
Both the registration rules and the opposition process as they are set out in the Regulations are actually streamlined "user-friendly" versions of the UK/EU models. Accordingly, IP agents and other interested parties will be looking forward to receiving further guidance from the Cayman Islands Intellectual Property Office (CIIPO) during the second half of 2017.
4. Article 26 of the Trade Marks Law, 2016; "honest concurrent use" means such use in the Islands by the applicant or use with the applicant's consent, at the sametime that use is made by the proprietor of the earlier trade mark.


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Michael B. Jordan Reportedly Cast In Marvel's 'Black Panther'
by Keith Reid-Cleveland
Entertainment, Film, News, Poetry
After it was announced that Ryan Coogler would be directing Marvel's Black Panther film many hoped that the stars would align and find a way to get his close friend Michael B. Jordan somewhere in the project. According to the Root, fans of Coogler, Jordan and T'Challa will be getting their wish and the band's getting back together.
Jordan has been the star of both of Coogler's successful feature films to date, Fruitvale Station and Creed. But after Jordan appeared as Johnny Storm in FOX Studios' Fantastic 4 (2015), there were concerns that he'd be tied to a potential sequel and wouldn't be available to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
RELATED: 'Creed' director Ryan Coogler set to take on Marvel's 'Black Panther' Film
That no longer appears to be the case as this signifies that a sequel to the universally panned film either won't get a sequel or will have to do it without their Human Torch. As of now, speculation suggests that Jordan will play a villain.
The Black Panther made his first feature film appearance in the recently released Captain America: Civil War and, by most accounts, completely stole the show. The African king of the richest and most advanced country in the world is portrayed by Chadwick Boseman and will likely go on to play a large role in the connected film series, starting in Black Panther in Feb. 2018.
With this news and the recent announcement that Lupita Nyong'o is likely to be cast as well there's only one thing left to say.
#BLACKPANTHERSOLIT
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Keith Reid-Cleveland is a proud product of Chicago's Southside and the Missouri School of Journalism. The Black Youth Project News Editor has written about politics, race and entertainment for multiple publications, such as Uproxx, The Undefeated, Black Nerd Problems, Comic Book Resources and more.
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10 Cast iron plaques with press button audio, installed in and around DEMO Space and the Springfield Art Association in Springfield, IL. The installation was accompanied with a map of the property designating each point of interest. Each plaque addresses specific memories or spaces in and around the property. These memories may be real or imagined as a way to create reflection on the value placed on our personal and cultural memories. Many of the plaques housed an electronic push button allowing the viewer to listen to sounds related to that specific plaque.


← What's in my lunch?
Yesterday I bought my lunch (Fatoosh salad with Feta: mmmmmmm) because I woke up late, was in a hurry and ran out the door without even thinking about lunch.
Today was better, but I was again running late-ish and figured I'd just buy lunch again. But, then then my conscience got the better of me when I remembered that there were a few individual portioned containers of chili in the basement freezer.
Whenever we make chili or soup, we try to make enough to freeze the leftovers for a quick dinner. Whenever possible, I'll also freeze some in smaller portions for quick lunch options. This chili has been in the freezer since October and there are still a few containers of it left. So, looks like I need to eat more chili and then make more chili. These are tasks I can handle.
Yum. A mix of stew beef and ground sausage makes for some delicious chili.
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1953 Open Championship at Carnoustie Program - Wed & Thurs - Ben Hogan Winner
In 1953, before the largest gallery in Open history, Ben Hogan's Sunday round 68 was a new single round record at Carnoustie, and his 72 hole score of 282 was also the best in a British Open Championship. Hogan had claimed his third straight Major title of the year. He returned to the States for a New York ticker tape parade which was followed by a similar parade in his hometown of Fort Worth on Monday July 27th. Offered here is an incredible opportunity to own a piece of Hogan History. This lot contains a Wednesday and Thursday program that comes in good condition, save for some wear to the covers.
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Villa De Vino is a wonderful home for a family vacation with the whole and extended family. This luxury family vacation home in beautiful Destin, Florida is 4,000 sq ft with 6 bedrooms, 6 full and 2 half bathrooms, formal dining room, breakfast eating area, living room and a third floor family room with wet bar and a 22′ X 22′ Gulf view patio area.
The third floor is the "social center" of the home, with large screen TV, DVD, stereo, wet bar, fireplace, half bath and a large 22′ by 22′ deck. The deck has plenty of seating for guests and a gorgeous view of sunrises and sunsets and the entire Crystal Beach area of Destin, Florida.
The first floor has the kitchen, dining room, breakfast area, living room, laundry room (washer & dryer) and a guest bedroom, with queen bed and a full bath. The living room has three sleeper sofas, seating for 14.
The large fully equipped kitchen has a double oven, microwave, stove, double door refrigerator and dishwasher – all the conveniences of home. The elegant dining room has comfortable seating for 10 plus 8 additional seating for the children in the breakfast area.
The second floor has 5 bedrooms and 5 full bathrooms. The master bedroom, with private balcony, has a king bed, and a master bathroom suite with oversized walk in shower, large jetted tub and a double vanity. The second guest bedroom has a private bath with tub/shower, queen bed and one twin bed. The third guest bedroom has two sets of bunk beds (queen beds on the bottom & twins on the top), and a full bathroom with shower. The 4th and 5th guest bedrooms have a queen bed, and a full bath with tub/shower combinations.
The outside has a private pool, with integrated hot, gas BBQ, 1/2 bath (off the garage) and patio seating for all of your guests. Vino De Villa is one block to convenient beach access. With 6 bedrooms and 6 full bathrooms (and 2-1/2 bathrooms) this home is ideal for a multiply family vacation or a large extended family get together – all under one roof!
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This beach house is one of the premier Destin Florida beach rentals. Let the gulf breezes kiss your skin as you lounge around this beach home in paradise. We know that all who come to visit our Destin vacation rental, Villa de Vino, on the Emerald Coast will walk away with memories of a life time!


The holiday season is when many employers announce raises, bonuses, and other increases in compensation. This holiday season, millions of workers were going to become newly eligible for overtime under the Depart of Labor's new overtime rule. However, a Texas federal judge recently blocked the new federal overtime rule from going into effect. Now, it is uncertain whether the overtime rule will be invalidated altogether. Many workers who were expecting a pay bump under the Department of Labor's new overtime rule will have to wait for a raise that may never come.
What Classifies an Employee as Exempt From Overtime Pay?
The employee must satisfy the salary basis test, which generally means that their pay cannot be reduced based on variations in the quantity or quality of their work.
The employee must be paid at least a minimum salary (salary level test).
The employee must perform executive, administrative, or professional duties (duties test).
Note: There is also a computer employee exception for computer systems analyst, computer programmer, software engineer, or other similarly-skilled worker who perform certain computer-related tasks, who need not meet the salary basis test but must be paid at least $27.63 an hour.
Under the old overtime rule, individuals making as little as $23,660 annually could be properly classified as exempt employees. This meant that employees making more than $23,660 were not legally entitled to payment of overtime compensation (i.e. time and one half their normal hourly rate) if they worked more than 40 hours in a week, as long as they performed executive, professional, or administrative duties. The new rule requires that employees be paid at least $47,476 annually before they can be properly classified exempt from overtime. Workers who make less than $47,476 would need to receive time-and-one-half for any hours worked in excess of 40 hours a week.
However, a Texas court recently decided that the federal Department of Labor did not have the authority to set a minimum salary level for the FLSA overtime exemption. Instead, the court held that Congress intended for the Department of Labor to define only the duties of executives, administrators, or professionals. If the court's reasoning stands, it is possible that one prong of the exemption test—the salary level test—could vanish altogether.
The Texas court issued a preliminary injunction, which only prevents the federal overtime rule from going into effect temporarily. The court has not yet made a final ruling on the overtime rule. However, the court's decision granting the preliminary injunction does not bode well for the new rule, as it holds that the states opposing the new overtime rule have a likelihood of succeeding in permanently striking down the rule. The Department of Labor has appealed the judge's decision to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
What Does This Mean For California Employees?
For those employees living in California, California state law still applies, which has its own salary level and duties test. For example, employees in California must earn a salary that is at least two times the state minimum wage for full-time employment. That makes the current California salary floor $41,600 annually. This will increase to $43,680 on January 1, 2017, when the minimum wage increases to $10.50 an hour (for all employers employing 26 or more workers). Additionally, California requires that in order to be properly classified as exempt, an employee must spend at least 50% of his or her time on exempt duties.


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Here's just a small selection of publications featuring Proteintech products from March - May 2017.
1. Therapeutic reduction of ataxin-2 extends lifespan and reduces pathology in TDP-43 mice.
2. 5-methylcytosine promotes mRNA export - NSUN2 as the methyltransferase and ALYREF as an m(5)C reader.
3. Thymosin α1 represents a potential potent single-molecule-based therapy for cystic fibrosis.
4. Transcription Impacts the Efficiency of mRNA Translation via Co-transcriptional N6-adenosine Methylation.
5. Inherited GINS1 deficiency underlies growth retardation along with neutropenia and NK cell deficiency.
Therapeutic reduction of ataxin-2 extends lifespan and reduces pathology in TDP-43 mice.
5-methylcytosine promotes mRNA export - NSUN2 as the methyltransferase and ALYREF as an m(5)C reader.
Thymosin α1 represents a potential potent single-molecule-based therapy for cystic fibrosis.


On the back of completing 72 modular townhouses at the site, Urban Splash is to team up with Property Alliance Group to deliver 156 apartments across three blocks in the second and final phase of Irwell Riverside in Salford, to be billed as Uptown.
Urban Splash director Nathan Cornish said: "We're really pleased to have completed all of the first phase at Irwell Riverside, with all of the homes sold off-plan and bespoke designed for purchasers. We have been thrilled with the success of this scheme.
Planning permission was secured earlier this year for three blocks, ranging in height between seven, nine and 11 storeys, comprising 78 one-bedroom apartments and the same number of two-bedroom flats.
Uptown has been designed by architect shedkm, which also worked on the first phase townhouses. In March this year, Urban Splash bought the assets of SIG's modular construction business, including its East Midlands factory, which will be used to assemble this phase of development.
The buildings are to be stepped in height and feature ascending private and communal rooftop garden terraces, while amenities will also include a gym and riverside bike stores.
Irwell Riverside was formerly home to the Greengate cotton mills and Springfield Iron Works; it is adjacent to the Paradise Works artists' studios in Urban Splash's Irwell House.
Splash is also still working on delivering modular houses and apartments at New Islington and Avro in Manchester, while Alliance's current roster of projects includes the Axis, Oxygen, and Manhattan residential schemes, which combined will bring more than 500 apartments to the city centre.
Place understands that part of the thinking behind the joint venture is that PAG is keen to get a hands-on look at how modular could be put to work at other schemes in the future, while geographically it fits with the group's Downtown project with McGoff.
Great looking scheme by a quality developer.


Azalea 'Stewartstonian' - 3 Gal.
Exceptionally vivid, brick-red flowers are showcased beautifully against this small but deep green foliage. Large-growing with wine-red fall foliage, this plant is worthwhile in any northern landscape.


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Playoffs will resume Saturday as NBA makes 3 major commitments
/ by Noah Levick
NBA playoff games will resume Saturday, the league announced Friday in a joint statement with the NBPA.
Commissioner Adam Silver and NBPA executive director Michele Roberts released a statement outlining three major commitments the league and its players will work toward in pursuit of social justice and racial equality.
Per the release, the league has formed a social justice coalition comprised of players, coaches and governors that will "be focused on a broad range of issues, including increasing access to voting, promoting civic engagement and advocating for police and criminal justice reform."
The second commitment is for governors of franchises who own and control the arenas in which they typically play to convert those facilities to voting locations or, if that's no longer doable, to "find another election-related use for the facility." Additionally, the league intends to have advertising during each playoff game to "promote greater civic engagement" in elections and "raise awareness around voting access and opportunity."
NBPA Executive Director Michele Roberts and NBA
Commissioner Adam Silver released the following joint statement today.
🔗: https://t.co/1nHK3FG9TB pic.twitter.com/7sSBLO8pMm
— NBPA (@TheNBPA) August 28, 2020
The Sixers released a statement on Friday afternoon.
1/3 We support the NBA and NBPA and will continue to use our platform to drive change, champion equality and fight systemic racism. https://t.co/2wjYNLShIZ
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) August 28, 2020
2/3 This is an important time in our nation's history and, along with our players and League, we stand firm in advocating for increased access to voting, promoting civic engagement, meaningful police and criminal justice reform, as well as action against all facets of racism...
3/3 in our society. We cannot and will not stop in our quest to ensure the Black Community is treated with respect, fairness and equality.
Players decided to strike beginning on Wednesday, when the Milwaukee Bucks sat out Game 5 of their first-round series against the Orlando Magic. Bucks players want justice in the case of Jacob Blake, a 29-year-old Black man who was shot in the back by police seven times on Sunday in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and is now paralyzed from the waist down. They also called on the Wisconsin state legislature to reconvene and enact measures to address police accountability and brutality.
Full statement from the Milwaukee Bucks: pic.twitter.com/jjGEyVcCmB
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) August 26, 2020
ESPN's Malika Andrews reported that approximately 100 league employees will walk out on Friday in solidarity with NBA and WNBA players. In a letter to Silver and deputy commissioner Mark Tatum, the employees wrote that the NBA and its Board of Governors have "the leverage to do more to directly address and combat police brutality and systemic racism in this country," according to Andrews.


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One of the numerous benefits of studying abroad is the occasion to meet other transnational scholars and make lasting gemütlichkeit with people from colorful walks of life, making for a truly mind-opening experience.
Still, you're not alone – it's the world's most popular study destination, attracting a record high of 974 If you've got your sights set on studying in the US. This sounds like a lot of people to fit in, but bear in mind that these scholars will be spread out across,500 or so degree-granting institutions( and 9.834 million km²).
Which US universities attract the loftiest figures of transnational scholars? Read on for an overview of the top 10 US institutions for the diversity of their pupil bodies, grounded on the ' transnational scholars ' index of the QS World University Rankings ® 2016- 2017. This index assesses the proportion of transnational scholars at each university. Note that only US universities featured in the QS World University Rankings are included in this list.
Ranked 15th in the world for proportion of transnational scholars( and 401- 410 * overall)
The leading US university for transnational scholars is Illinois Institute of Technology, also known as Illinois Tech or IIT, which receives a perfect score of 100 in the ' transnational scholars ' index of the rankings. Located in the fast-paced pupil megacity of Chicago, the university's total registration of nearly 8,000 scholars includes over 1,000 from nonage groups. IIT's graduate academy is particularly different, with 65 graduate scholars coming from overseas and 100 ethnicities represented overall in IIT's pupil body.
Ranked 24th for proportion of transnational scholars( 58th overall)
Achieving a near-perfect score of 99.8 for its proportion of transnational scholars, Carnegie Mellon University is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and is home to,650 scholars representing 114 countries, with 58 graduate scholars coming from outside of the US. As well as having satellite centers in Silicon Valley and Manhattan in the US, Carnegie Mellon was the first US university to open a lot in Australia( in Adelaide) and it also runs an undergraduate branch lot in Doha, Qatar.
Ranked 51st for proportion of transnational scholars( 651- 700 overall)
The third-loftiest ranked university in the US for transnational scholars is Stevens Institute of Technology, which markets itself as ' the invention university '. Located in Hoboken, New Jersey, the university has a different pupil population, drawn from over 50 countries worldwide. Its International Student and Scholar Services( ISSS) aims to ease the transition for overseas scholars by aiding them with sanctioned visa forms, as well as offering cross-cultural exchange programs.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology( MIT)
Ranked 65th for proportion of transnational scholars( 1st overall)
The world's top university in the QS World University Rankings, Massachusetts Institute of Technology( MIT) achieves a strong score for the diversity of its scholars and is also the highest-ranked US university in the index assessing the proportion of transnational faculty members. Some,289 of MIT's,331 scholars are transnational, including 42 graduate scholars. The university also ate 539 exchange, visiting, and special scholars in 2015- 2016. As well as a prestigious education, the university is known for its need-eyeless policy and generous fiscal aid, meaning that any pupil granted admission will also be sufficiently supported to attend.
Ranked 67th for proportion of transnational scholars( 601- 650 overall)
With around 32 of its scholars coming from overseas, and around 116 countries represented, The New School has been named the most transnational university in the US in theU.S. News & World Report 2014 and is now alternate in that list. Located in the Greenwich Village area of New York City, The New School focuses substantially on the trades, social lives, and humanities, and its notorious former scholars include the likes of Bradley Cooper and Marc Jacobs.
Ranked 70th for proportion of transnational scholars( common 361st overall)
Located in Boston, Massachusetts, Northeastern University has 18,000 undergraduates, of which,400 are transnational. The university prides itself on having a global outlook. exemplifications of this in practice include a collaborative education program that integrates classroom study with professional experience on seven mainlands, and a comprehensive study abroad program. Northeastern also opened its first transnational lot in Toronto this time, and has indigenous premises away in the US, including Silicon Valley.
Ranked 89th for proportion of transnational scholars(20th overall)
Columbia University is another of the top universities in New York City to have a large number of overseas scholars, with 32 of its,300 scholars coming from outside the US. Among the global enterprise taking place at the university is the pupil-led Columbia University Partnership for International Development( CUPID), which aims to enable multidisciplinary discussion, mindfulness, and action in the field of transnational development and relief.
Ranked 107th for proportion of transnational scholars( 90th overall)
Moving on to Houston, Texas, and the most recent numbers from Rice University indicate that nearly half(,298 out of,623) of its scholars came from abroad, with a growing number in recent times. Rice is considered to be the pickiest institution in the state and attracts scholars with its strong pupil-faculty rate( six to one), its high position of exploration for a fairly small university, and its applied wisdom programs.
California Institute of Technology( Caltech)
Ranked 112th for proportion of transnational scholars( 5th overall)
Joining its tech academy rival, MIT in this list of the most transnational US universities is the California Institute of Technology( Caltech), which has a pupil population of only around,255, and also receives a strong score for its high proportion of transnational faculty members. It has a veritably good pupil-faculty rate( three to one) and achieves third place in the entire indicator for this index.
Ranked 114th for proportion of transnational scholars( 71st overall)
Concluding our list of the 10 top universities for overseas pupil enrolments, further than 3,000 of Georgia Institute of Technology( Georgia Tech)'s 20,600 scholars come from outside the US. The university also runs five satellite premises, including the Georgia- Tech Lorraine lot in Metz, France, as well as transnational exchange programs in cooperation with universities similar to the National University of Singapore.
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József Kóczián (4 August 1926 – 10 December 2009) was a Hungarian table tennis player, who won three world championships during his career.

Table tennis career
Following the Second World War, he made his first World Championships appearance in 1947 in Paris. He was a regular at the global event until 1959 when he made his final bow in Dortmund, Germany representing Sweden. József's sister Éva was also a table tennis player.

Medal Count
He won a total of 14 medals at World Championships during that 12-year period; notably clinching three gold medals. In 1949/Stockholm and 1952/Bombay he was a member of the successful Hungarian team that won the Swaythling Cup. In 1953 he partnered with fellow Hungarian Ferenc Sidó to clinch the top prize in the Men's Doubles competition.

See also
 List of table tennis players
 List of World Table Tennis Championships medalists

References

External links
Biodata

1926 births
2009 deaths
Hungarian male table tennis players
Table tennis players from Budapest
Place of birth missing
Place of death missing
World Table Tennis Championships medalists

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On the banks of the River Torrens, surrounded by beautiful green parklands is the city of Adelaide, in Kaurna country. Adelaide, population 1 100 000, is easy to get around on foot but trams and river ferries are a pleasant alternative to take in the zoo, various historic sites and beaches.
The city is a well-planned metropolis, at the centre of which is Rundle Mall, the major shopping precinct. Adelaide Arcade, off Rundle, is a fine example of the highly decorative style of Victorian retail architecture.
At the western end of Rundle is Hindley Street where nightclubs, bars and restaurants, with plenty of middle eastern food bring the street to life at night.
Her Majestys Theatre, Queens Theatre and Wests Coffee Palace Building are some of the interesting buildings also to be found in the west end around Hindley Street.
The eastern end of Rundle, known as the East End is a busy cafe district.
Adelaides Central Market is a busy marketplace with the best and cheapest fresh food in Australia.
Chinatown and the legendary seafood precinct of Gouger Street are also nearby to the Adelaide city centre.
The Art Gallery of South Australia
The world's largest collection of Western Desert paintings can be seen at The Art Gallery of South Australia.
Adelaide Casino
Adelaide Casino is a little different to most, housed within the beautifully restored old Adelaide Railway Station.
Adelaide Botanic Gardens
Adelaides Botanic Gardens are sixteen hectares of native and exotic plant species set among artificial lakes and attractions such as the extensive 19th century glasshouse.
Adelaide Beaches
Glenelg, Henley and Semaphore beaches offer a relaxed seaside ambience with cafes and fish and chips shops.
National Aboriginal Cultural Institute
The National Aboriginal Cultural Institute, situated at the east end precinct of Adelaide city in Tandanya, is the first institution in Australia devoted to Aboriginal culture. The Institute houses a permanent Aboriginal art collection as well as other exhibitions, artifacts and performances.


It has been roughly two years in the making but yesterday I was finally able to get Corey out to his first IDPA Match. We met up early Sunday morning and began the hour drive to the January 2013 Ontelaunee IDPA Match. Even with a wrong turn that took us out of the way, we arrived with plenty of time to spare.
I was expected a low turnout due to a Sanctioned Match being held the day before, in the relative area. It would seem that a number of people decided to take advantage of the warm weather and shoot both matches. Even with a high turnout, we finished eight stages in about three hours.
Corey did great at his first match. He was safe, took it slow, and asked plenty of questions. He wound up with one procedural (that I know of) which can be seen in the video (bonus points if you can spot it). I'm not sure how often Corey will shoot IDPA but he seemed to enjoy himself.
Head down to the comments section and tell us about your first IDPA Match. Have you learned any important lessons, as a shooter, that you would care to pass along?


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Q: OpenCV BGR value modification The following code is supposed to change all the values of BGR to 128.
#include<stdio.h>
#include<opencv2/opencv.hpp>
#include<iostream>
using namespace std;
using namespace cv;
int main(int argc,char** argv)
{

    Mat input_image=imread(argv[1],1);
    if(!input_image.data)
    {
        printf("No image data\n");
        return -1;
    }
    long nRow = input_image.rows;
    long nCol = input_image.cols;

    if(input_image.isContinuous())
    {
        nCol *= nRow;
        nRow = 1;
    }

    long i,j;
    uchar* p;
    for(i=0;i<nRow;i++)
    {
        p=input_image.ptr<uchar>(i);
        for(j=0;j<nCol;j++)
        {
            p[j]=128;
        }
    }
    namedWindow("Changed color",CV_WINDOW_AUTOSIZE);
    imshow("Changed color",input_image);

    waitKey(0);

    return 0;
}

The image name is given as a command line argument. This code is compiled using openCV 3.0. When the input image is supplied, only near to 35%(top half) of the image is colored gray(128,128,128). The rest of the image pixels still contain the original values. I tried various pictures of various resolutions, all yield the same result.
Only the top part of the image has been edited. The rest is still the original image.Resolution:1280x768
A sample output image

A: The behavior you're seeing is because you're not taking into account that BGR images have 3 channels.  So for each pixel, there are actually 3 bytes that you would need to set to 128.  One way to correct it would be to modify your inner loop to the following:
for (j = 0; j < (nCol * input_image.channels()); ++j)

Hope that helps.

A: Given only the top 35% or so gets changed, I'd say there's something wrong with your for loops which means you don't access the latter 65%. (Your image having multiple channels isn't the issue here, as changing only one of the channels would simply affect the colour balance, not only colour a certain portion of the image). However, there's really no need to recolour the image row by row.
Miki's suggestion in the comments of using setTo to change the values is good. Here's the documentation for more information. Repeating the code snippet anyway:
input_image.setTo(Scalar(128,128,128))

If you don't want to lose the original image, because loading an image just to make it grey does seem kinda strange, make a new grey matrix of the same size, using something similar to the following (John Wiggles did have a point):
Mat grey(input_image.size(), CV_8UC3, Scalar(128,128,128));

See the documentation for more ways to declare Mat types.

A: Wait... you want to simply fill/replace all values with 128? Why use the original image at all? If I am understanding you correctly, then simply do this:
1.) Create an empty Mat image with same size as the image.
      (Mat Mat_object = Mat(image.rows,image.cols,IMAGE_TYPE) )

2.) Initialize all values of the Mat object to 128. (Google is your friend)
3.) Create two more copies of that image (if you want multiple layers of such a structure)
               (  Mat_object.clone() helps here  )

4.) Create a:
         vector<Mat> object, then use object.push_back(image/copy1/copy2)

5.) Use merge(object,final_image)
6.) Enjoy your blank grey image
7.) Print your blank grey image
8.) Frame your blank grey image
9.) It is a blank grey image
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Linked to death, cancer, and extreme processing in food
Ultra-processed foods are associated with higher risks of colon cancer, heart disease, and overall mortality, according to two recent studies.
Poor eating may contribute to 1 in 5 deaths worldwide, according to an earlier study.
Recently, Tufts University researchers discovered that consuming a lot of ultra-processed meals increases the risk of colon cancer.
Another group of Italian researchers hypothesizes that persons who consume the most ultra-processed food and have the worst nutritional status are at an increased risk for both all-cause and cardiovascular mortality.
Few individuals may recognize how important their diet is to their health and lifespan. In fact, according to the earlier study, diet improvements might avert 1 in 5 deaths globally.
What kind of food is ultra-processed?
The NOVA food categorization system was developed by scientists at the Center for Epidemiological Studies in Health and Nutrition at the School of Public Health at the University of Sao Paulo in Brazil. Ultra-processed foods fall under this category.
Foods are divided into four classes according to the NOVA system:
Group 1: foods that have undergone extensive processing.
Group 2: little or not at all processed foods.
Group 3: cooked food components processed (oils, fats, salt, and sugar)
Group 4: prepared meals.
Products prepared in an industrial setting from substances that are primarily or totally created in a laboratory or extracted from foodstuffs are referred to as ultra-processed foods.
In general, ultra-processed foods may be recognized in a product if at least one component on its list is typical of the ultra-processed food category, which is described by the following:
Elements include sugars, fats, and preservatives that are frequently included in processed meals.
Chemicals are created to mimic whole, natural foods.
Colorings, taste enhancers, and other ingredients.
Maltodextrin, high-fructose corn syrup, modified starch, and hydrogenated fats are examples of substances created by synthesizing food components.
These are some examples of ultra-processed foods:
Commercial ice cream
Energy bars and drinks
Sweetened juices
Sports drinks and sodas
Bread and other baked products are mass-produced and packaged and include hydrogenated fats, sugar, and additions.
Pizza, hot dogs, chicken nuggets, and fish sticks are examples of premade meals.
Substitute drinks for meals
An estimated 58% of Americans' diets are made up of ultra-processed foods, which are linked to weight gain, particularly in women, according to the earlier study.
An increased chance of death from heart disease.
32% of deaths worldwide are reportedly attributable to cardiovascular disease each year, according to research.
A vital part of avoiding cardiovascular disease is diet. An elevated risk of cardiovascular disease is associated with a diet heavy in ultra-processed foods.
The highest risk for both all-cause and cardiovascular death was shown in those with the lowest dietary quality, as measured by the FSAm-NPS dietary index, and the highest intake of ultra-processed foods, as measured by the NOVA categorization system.
But when both of these dietary factors were included at once, we discovered that a greater level of food processing was more important for this elevated risk than a diet with low nutritional quality.
Include more nutritious meals in your everyday diet.
Instead of concentrating on what they can eat, Sepe advised people to think about what they can consume. She explained that when people start making dietary changes, they occasionally believe they must drastically alter their diet overnight, which entails giving up all of their favorite foods.
Start off slowly and gradually introduce a few new meals each week, she said. The old meals will eventually start to "crowd out" the good ones as time goes on.
Begin preparing your own meals.
The majority of ready-to-eat foods have a lot of added sugars, salt, and additives, all of which are quite inflammatory, according to Sepe.
Furthermore, they are frequently housed in plastic containers, which, particularly when heated, leak toxins into the food you are consuming. These can be carcinogenic in addition to being quite inflammatory.
Consume a probiotic of high grade every day.
In spite of the fact that nutrition is important for health, Sepe stated that "adding in a daily probiotic will assist to enhance the balance of bacteria in the gut microbiome, which also helps to lessen inflammation."
Sugar alters the microbes and the immune system, resulting in metabolic diseases.
Dementia patients' and carers' well-being is improved by music therapy.


The redesigned Suunto D4i Novo comes in a range of fresh colors and with an all-new soft, comfortable silicone strap for that perfect fit. Lightweight and packed with handy features like freedive mode and optional wireless air integration, it's got everything you need – wherever your diving may take you.
Diving is about freedom, adventure, and sharing your experiences. That's why, in addition to its existing dedicated freedive mode, the Suunto D4i now features optional wireless air integration. Easy synching with Movescount lets you share your unforgettable dives – and images and video – with the world as soon as you're out of the water.
The D4i includes optional wireless air integration for easy monitoring of your tank pressure, so you can keep track of current cylinder pressure and remaining air time with a quick glance at your wrist, giving you more time to enjoy your dive.
Using DM4 with Movescount software on your laptop, you can easily synch your Suunto D4i with the Movescount.com online community, where you can store and share your dive data, images, and more. With Movescount, you can also share tips on cool dive spots and connect with other divers from all over the world.
The easy-to-read dot matrix display and electro-luminescent backlight mean your dive-critical information – including depth, dive time, and decompression status – will all be shown clearly.
In both Air and Nitrox mode, the clear, easy-to-read screen displays your current and maximum depth, current time, dive time, decompression time, and temperature. Audible and visual depth and time alarms warn you when it's time to start your ascent. In Nitrox mode, you can maximize your dive time by adjusting the oxygen content of your gas between 21% and 50% and your PO2 limit between 0.5 and 1.6 bar.
With its innovative freedive functions and dedicated Freedive mode, Suunto D4i is also perfect if you're serious about breath-hold diving. Programmed to sample depth three times a second, Suunto D4i records highly accurate data on the true depth reached.
Using the Suunto Deep Stop RGBM algorithm, Suunto D4i enables continuous decompression for optimal ascent time. For deeper dives, the Deep Stop option adds further protection with a series of deep stops between your maximum depth and ceiling.
You can test upcoming dives and view no-decompression time data for different depths before getting in the water with the built-in dive planner. After your dive, you can easily transfer your dive data to your computer for further analysis using the optional Suunto DM4 software, which includes a detailed logbook featuring a graphical representation of all your dives.
Mix and match your look with a colorful new range of strap options. Choose from blue, lime, white, or black.
All Suunto Dive Computers purchased from Pro Dive Cairns automatically qualify for a 20% discount on all Suunto Battery Changes & Strap Replacements performed by the Pro Dive Cairns Suunto Service Centre for the life of your computer.
To receive your Preferred Service Discount, simply provide a copy of your Proof-of-Purchase when you submit your computer for repair.


Kylie Jenner, fashion queen, has been slaying the Instagram style game lately. From her adorable cozy sweaters to her seriously envy-worthy dresses, her Instagram is always the first place I look for style inspiration from King Kylie. When she posted a picture of some amazing new outerwear on Thursday night, it left me wondering where to buy Jenner's hooded fur vest from Instagram.
The vest in question is absolutely gorgeous. It's an oversized grey and white fur vest with the most amazing big hood, which she naturally wore up for dramatic effect. Judging by Jenner's other clothing, hers is probably real fur. I'm no expert (I literally own no real fur), but I think it's silver fox fur. I could be totally wrong here, though, but does it really matter? I just want to figure out how to copy Jenner's adorable vest — faux is good for me!
She paired the look with what looks like a white leather jacket with black cuffs and zippers, leather leggings and lace-up black ankle boots with a chunky heel. I love that she kept the rest of her look simple, because it really let the fur shine. And although you can see Jenner's face, I have to bet her makeup looked just as good as usual.
Here's a better look at the hood and the shade of the front of the vest.
Considering how great this looks on Kylie, I had to figure out where to buy a copy of her vest.
I couldn't find an exact match for Jenner's, but this vest from Shopbop seems like something she would totally scoop up and incorporate into her wardrobe. Here are some other more affordable and chic look-alikes to shop.
This gorgeous ASOS coat is the closest match I could find, and the price tag is pretty good, too!
Despite the fact that it doesn't have a hood, I'm dying over this amazing faux fur vest and its equally amazing sale price.
If you're looking for a sporty alternative to Jenner's vest, I love this zippered one.
I love how fluffy and big the hood on this faux vest is.
Not an exact color match, but the shape of this BCBGeneration vest reminds me so much of Jenner's. It's amazing.
Even if you dob't want a vest as big and bold as Jenner's, these alternatives will serve you well for the rest of the winter.


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Next up on our location list are restaurants, which can make for a super cool reception location. They are usually best suited for small – medium sized weddings. By choosing a spot that has great decor and atmosphere, you can save yourself a lot of money on flowers and other decorations. But make sure you're choosing a location that matches your design aesthetic. If you're wanting a romantic, classic look, a super sleek and modern lounge is likely not a great pick. Food is the first consideration, of course, but look at the restaurant's setting. How will it play into your vision? If you must must MUST have the food at the Bombay Palace, you may have to change your original vision of a day in the English countryside. Best advice is to choose for the food and then run with the restaurant's decor.
Visit the restaurant a few times before the wedding and speak with the owner. If they have fresh flowers, ask if their florist will create arrangements to fit in with your look (be prepared to pay a bit extra but it could save you money overall). If there are fake flowers or any other design element you don't like, ask if they'll remove it/them for the wedding (but be reasonable – we had one bride ask if a supporting cement post could be taken away…riiight).
Ask how the tables will be configured and be aware if there are any size/height differences that my be troublesome. If so, you may need to reconfigure your seating chart or rent tables.
If they print up their own menus, see if they'll do something a bit special for your day. Don't expect anything elaborate but a nice simple program works just fine and will save you some dough.
A few touches can make your event shine. Consider renting better quality linens that are full-length and linen napkins, as most restaurants use a durable poly-cotton blend meant for everyday use. Linens are an affordable splurge that can make your room look like a million bucks.
Candles are always a great option. Lots of them. See what the restaurant has to offer and you may want to buy or rent some to supplement. You can cut back on florals by using more candles.
And lastly, do NOT book your wedding a restaurant that has yet to open. Rare is the place that opens on the date it's earmarked for. The last thing you want to deal with is a pushed opening date, leaving you scrambling to find another venue.


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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Staff Issues Guidance Update and Investor Bulletin on Robo-Advisers
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Washington, DC - - (February 23, 2017) - - The Securities and Exchange Commission today published information and guidance for investors and the financial services industry on the fast-growing use of robo-advisers, which are registered investment advisers that use computer algorithms to provide investment advisory services online with often limited human interaction.
Because of the unique issues raised by robo-advisers, the Commission's Division of Investment Management issued guidance for investment advisers with suggestions on meeting disclosure, suitability and compliance obligations under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
A second publication, an Investor Bulletin issued by the SEC's Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, provides individual investors with information they may need to make informed decisions if they consider using robo-advisers.
The Investor Bulletin describes a number of issues investors should consider, including:
• The level of human interaction important to the investor
• The information the robo-adviser uses in formulating recommendations
• The robo-adviser's approach to investing
• The fees and charges involved
"As technology continues to improve and make profound changes to the financial services industry, it's important for regulators to assess its impact on U.S. markets and give thoughtful guidance to market participants," said SEC Acting Chairman Michael Piwowar. " This information is designed to help investors tap into the opportunities that fintech innovation can provide while ensuring fairness and investor protection."
Investors can use the SEC's Investment Adviser Public Disclosure (IAPD) database, which is available on Investor.gov, to research the background, including registration or license status and disciplinary history, of any individual or firm recommending an investment, including robo-advisers, which are typically registered as investment advisers with either the SEC or one or more state securities authorities.
Robo-advisers, as registered investment advisers, are subject to the substantive and fiduciary obligations of the Advisers Act. The Guidance Update notes that there may be a variety of means for a robo-adviser to meet its obligations to clients under the Advisers Act, and that not all of the issues addressed in the Guidance Update will be applicable to every robo-adviser.
Rochelle Kauffman Plesset, and Robert Shapiro from the Division of Investment Management contributed substantially to preparing the Guidance Update, with significant assistance from the Division of Investment Management's Risk and Examinations Office and the Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations. Owen Donley, Jill Felker, and Holly Pal from the Office of Investor Education and Advocacy contributed substantially to preparing the Investor Bulletin.
Both publications follow the Commission's Fintech Forum, held Nov. 14, 2016, which included a panel discussion on robo-advisers.
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Rutgers-affiliated band releases doo-wop inspired EP
September 7, 2016 7:38pm | By Connor Brogan
Harkening the classic wave-break shore sound of surf rock, the South Jersey-based alternative band Shy Shape has a new EP, "Out at Night," and it suits the season well.
Fresh off the beach with splashes of doo-wop and surf rock, the tracks on this album are surprisingly diverse and hard hitting. The brisk pace of the drums and tension in each piece reflects the coming season and semester here at Rutgers. Yet, what is found in this distinct EP is a unique flavor of alternative rock, which takes a bit of Hank Williams country, DIY punk rock, a dash of reggae, some Ventures' surf rock and some completely original flair.
A word of caution for listeners of the faint of heart — there is not a tender moment on this album. Through and through, each song explodes with color and exuberance with a slightly different taste, and that is annunciated through the opener "River City." A rapid doo-wop, surf rock-bop, Shy Shape's sound becomes clear early on — light, sporadic and fun.
Interestingly, the piano is front and center on this and every other piece in the album. Mike Dugan's iconic rough, yet nimble vocals, really compliment and benefit the songs greatly.
The lyrics are charmingly macabre, such as "I don't know if I could ever fall in love with you — cut my toes off just so I could fit the other shoe."
Complete with growls, various voice inflections and a guitar solo sopping with distortion, "River City" is the first hit single off of "Out at Night," and sets the tone swimmingly. The EP remains consistent and definite with the energy, yet gets much more explorative with the genres infused.
The next song, "Cinders," is rowdy, swinging and has the feel of a saloon or country-western melody. After some recurring listens, it becomes quite clear how coarse and direct Dugan's lyrics and vocals are in lieu to the rest of the band. The strong, unusual tone and harshness of his voice seems to juxtapose the seemingly balanced, traditional piano chords and melodies. To even further this peculiar divide, the rest of the band's instruments accompany this style with a rather tame feeling with rhythm in the bass line and beat.
"Comeback", the next track on the album, takes a breath from the erratic momentum of the past two songs. Still innovatively passionate with its delivery, the piano seems to chirp along with a crisp accompaniment of ride cymbals, light guitar strokes and a glockenspiel. Surprisingly forceful, the lyrics paired well with this graceful melody and proved to be yet another strong contrast — "and I can't look you in the eyes and say, 'I never loved." Fortunately, an instrumental break in the piece relieves the tension while keeping the theme constant. This is arguably the most interesting song on the album for its dynamics, song structure and usage of lyrical content.
The closer song "Oh Too Much" brings the album to a strange place with a country backbeat and theme. A theremin resides somewhere in the shade of the song, only letting the listener catch glimpses of it between the stomping beats. The tremolo guitar imitates the lonesome sound of a mirage, if mirages made a sound. As the chorus arrives, Dugan's call rises above a moving wall of doo-wop harmonies, collectively forming the now-established Shy Shape sound. The melody continues, and as soon as it starts it seems that the song finishes.
Shy Shape's "Out at Night" proves to be a rather intriguing experimental alternative rock EP. While many components of the album seem to stick with the listener, such as the fantastic production, mixing of the album and heavily recognizable focus on the piano in each piece, some elements seemed to outweigh others. Dugan's vocals prove to be an excellent vehicle for the theme and angst of his lyrics. They can also seem too rough, perhaps even out of place with the brightness and tone of some pieces. That being said, his vocal work does keep the listener in focus over the sometimes subtle backdrop of the music in melody.
Regardless, Shy Shape produced a nice seasonal EP and shows a lot of potential and growth in writing for their next projects.


Up to this point, I've talked about things that almost every computer user has and almost always come with the system. We are now moving into a new area, where we get one computer to talk to another. In my opinion, this is where computers begin to show their true power.
Perhaps the earliest means of getting computers to talk to one another (at least over long distances) was the modem. Modem stands for Modulator/Demodulator, which is its basis of operation. It takes the digital signals that come across the bus from the CPU and converts them into a signal that can be understood by the telephone wires. This process is called modulation. On the other end, the signals are converted back from telephone signals into computer signals by a process called demodulation. Graphically this looks like Figure 0-15.
The underlying concept of the transmission of data across the telephone line is that of a carrier. A carrier is a signal that runs along the phone line that is at a constant strength (amplitude), frequency, and phase. Because all of these are known values, changes in them can be detected. It is the changes that are used to encode the data.
When data are sent at relatively low speeds, the exact timing of that data being sent is not important. Markers, the start and stop bits, used within the transmitted data indicate the beginning and the end of each piece of data. (Note: You could have two stop bits.) If each modem is set to the same values, it knows when one piece of data stops and the next one begins. This is called asynchronous transfer.
How big is that piece of data? Usually just a single character. All the modems that I have ever seen have either 7 or 8 bits for data. That means that there are 7 or 8 bits between the start-stop bit pairs .This, too, is something that both modems need to agree on.
Parity works like this. Lets assume that a specific byte has 3 bits that are set. If you are using even parity, then the parity bit would be set to make the total number set four, which is an even number. If you are using odd parity, the number of the bit is already an odd number (three), and the parity bit would not be set.
When the settings at which your modem must be are determined, the order is usually the number of data bits, followed by the number of stop bits, then the parity. By default, Linux uses eight data bits, one stop bit, and no parity. It is common to refer to this as "eight, one, and none," or "8-1-N." Other settings might be 7-2-E for seven data bits, two stop bits, and even parity.
Now, lets go back to the modulated carrier wave. The term for the number of changes in the carrier wave per second is baud, named after the French telegraph expert, J. M. E. Baudot. One way of encoding data, based on the changes to the carrier wave, is called frequency shift keying, or FSK. The number of changes that can take place per second is the number of bits of information that can be sent per second (one change = one bit).
Lets consider a modem connection that operates at 2400 baud, eight data bits, one stop bit, and no parity. This gives us a total of 10 bits used for each character sent. (Did you forget the start bit?) Because baud is a measurement of the number of bits sent per second, 2400 baud means that 240 characters can be sent per second.
Other encoding methods result in getting more bits per baud. For example, the Bell 212A standard operates at 300 baud. However, because it gets four bits of data per baud, it gets 1,200 bits per second for those 300 baud. This rate is accomplished by changing more than just the frequency. If you changed both frequency and amplitude, you have four distinct values that you could use.
Have you ever had someone tell you that you have a 9600 baud modem? Don't believe them! There is no such thing. In fact, the fastest baud rate is only 2400. So what are people taking about when they say their modem goes 9,600 or 14,400? They are talking about the bits-per-second (bps). If you get one bit-per-baud, then these terms are synonymous. However, all 9600 modems get more than that. They operate at 2400 baud but use a modulation technique that yields 4 bits per baud. Thus, a 2400 baud modem gives 9,600 bits per second.
As with all the other kinds of hardware I've talked about, modems must have standards to be useful. Granted, you could have a modem that can only communicate with another from the same manufacturer, but even that is a kind of standard.
Modem standards are like opinions: everyone has one. There are the AT&T standards, the Bell standards, the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) standards (which was formally the Comite Consultatif International Telegraphique et Telephoneique, or CCITT), and the Microcom Networking Protocol (MNP) standards.
As of this writing, the two most common standards are the CCITT and MNP. The MNP standards actually work in conjunction with modems that adhere to the other standards and for the most part define technologies rather than speeds or other characteristics.
One standard we need to go into is the Hayes command set. This set was developed by and named for the modem manufacturer Hayes and is used by almost every modem manufacturer. It consists of dozens of commands that are used to modify the functionality as well as read the characteristics of your modem. Most of the commands in this set begin with AT (which is short for "attention"), so this is often referred to as the AT command set. Note that the AT and almost every other letter is capitalized.
Several AT commands can be combined in a single string, and this is often used to initialize the modem before first use. These commands can set the default speed, whether the modem should automatically answer when someone calls in, and even how many rings it should wait for. I'll talk about these in more detail later when I talk about configuring modems.
Modems come in two forms: internal and external. Because a modem is a serial device (it communicates serially as opposed to parallel), it will always take up a serial port. With an external modem, you must physically make the connection to the serial port, so you are more conscious of the fact that the modem is taking up a port. Internal modems also take up a serial port, but it is less obvious. Because you don't actually see the modem, some users don't realize that they no longer have a COM1 (or COM2).
External modems are usually connected to the computer via a 25-pin RS-232 connector. Some serial ports have only a 9-pin serial port, so you need an adapter to convert the 25-pin to 9-pin, because every modem I have every seen has a 25-pin connector.
So, what happens when I want to dial into another site or send an e-mail message to my sister in Washington? Well, the communications software (maybe cu or uucp) sends a signal (an increase in voltage) along pin 20 (data terminal ready, or DTR) to tell the modem that it is ready to transmit data. On the modem, the equivalent pin is pin 6, data set ready, or DSR.
The modem is told to go "off hook" via the transmit data line (TX, line 2). Shortly thereafter, the system sends the AT-commands to start the modem dialing either with pulses (ATDP) or with tones (ATDT). The modem acknowledges the commands via line 3 (receive data, or RX).
The carrier signal is then established between the two modems, which is kept at a steady, predetermined frequency. This is the signal that is then modulated actually to transmit the data. When the modem has begun to receive this carrier signal, it sends another signal back to the system via line 8 (carried detect, or CD). This signal is held active for the duration of the call.
The two modems must first decide how they will transmit data. This negotiation is called a handshake. The information exchanged includes many of the things that are defined in the different standards I talked about earlier.
When the system is ready to send data, it first raises line 4 (request to send, or RTS). If it is ready, the modem says okay by raising line 5 (clear to send, or CTS). Data then is sent out on line 2 and received on line 3. If the modem cannot keep up, it can drop the CTS line to tell the system to stop for a moment.


Here are two silver rings, made of silver with a strip of copper and brass. We like to experiment with other metals also, to see how they produce something new, when they are combined.
They can be bought as a pair or individually. The small ring is about 15mm across and the other 18mm.
The price is for one, discount if both are bought.


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Research jointly led by HKUST and HKBU Unlock Biogeographical Secrets of Deep-sea Limpets Laying Foundation for Biodiversity Conservation and Environmental Management
Ocean Science | 1 Dec 2021
Researchers from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) have decoded for the first time the demographic history, genetic structure, and population connectivity of a deep-sea limpet widely distributed in vent and seep ecosystems in the Northwest Pacific. This study not only enhances our knowledge of the historical population divergence and contemporary gene flow of deep-sea organisms under the intricate interactions amongst local habitats, seafloor topography, and ocean currents, but also serves as a scientific basis for better conservation of marine biodiversity and more effective environmental management. Read More...
Prof. QIAN Peiyuan, Head and Chair Professor of HKUST's Department of Ocean Science (second left) and Prof. QIU Jianwen, Professor of HKBU's Department of Biology (second right), along with their team members Prof. WANG Yan (first left), Assistant Professor and Dr. XU Ting, Postdoctoral Fellow of HKUST's Department of Ocean Science (first right).
Scientific Breakthroughs & Discoveries
| 9 Sep 2021
HKUST and PolyU researchers develop an in-vitro…
Scientists from HKUST and PolyU have developed an in-vitro vesicle formation assay, shedding light on cargo clients and factors that mediate vesicular trafficking and providing a robust tool to offer novel insights into the secretory pathway...
| 19 Aug 2021
HKUST researchers develop a photo-rechargeable…
A team of researchers from HKUST has developed an inexpensive, lightweight, and non-toxic (lead-free) photo-battery...


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namespace OCA\Activity;

use \OCP\Activity\IManager;

class GroupHelper
{
	/** @var array */
	protected $activities = array();

	/** @var array */
	protected $openGroup = array();

	/** @var string */
	protected $groupKey = '';

	/** @var int */
	protected $groupTime = 0;

	/** @var bool */
	protected $allowGrouping;

	/** @var \OCP\Activity\IManager */
	protected $activityManager;

	/** @var \OCA\Activity\DataHelper */
	protected $dataHelper;

	/**
	 * @param \OCP\Activity\IManager $activityManager
	 * @param \OCA\Activity\DataHelper $dataHelper
	 * @param bool $allowGrouping
	 */
	public function __construct(IManager $activityManager, DataHelper $dataHelper, $allowGrouping) {
		$this->allowGrouping = $allowGrouping;

		$this->activityManager = $activityManager;
		$this->dataHelper = $dataHelper;
	}

	/**
	 * Add an activity to the internal array
	 *
	 * @param array $activity
	 */
	public function addActivity($activity) {
		$activity['subjectparams_array'] = unserialize($activity['subjectparams']);
		if (!is_array($activity['subjectparams_array'])) {
			$activity['subjectparams_array'] = array($activity['subjectparams_array']);
		}

		$activity['messageparams_array'] = unserialize($activity['messageparams']);
		if (!is_array($activity['messageparams_array'])) {
			$activity['messageparams_array'] = array($activity['messageparams_array']);
		}

		if (!$this->getGroupKey($activity)) {
			if (!empty($this->openGroup)) {
				$this->activities[] = $this->openGroup;
				$this->openGroup = array();
				$this->groupKey = '';
				$this->groupTime = 0;
			}
			$this->activities[] = $activity;
			return;
		}

		// Only group when the event has the same group key
		// and the time difference is not bigger than 3 days.
		if ($this->getGroupKey($activity) === $this->groupKey &&
			abs($activity['timestamp'] - $this->groupTime) < (3 * 24 * 60 * 60)
		) {
			$parameter = $this->getGroupParameter($activity);
			if ($parameter !== false) {
				if (!is_array($this->openGroup['subjectparams_array'][$parameter])) {
					$this->openGroup['subjectparams_array'][$parameter] = array($this->openGroup['subjectparams_array'][$parameter]);
				}
				if (!isset($this->openGroup['activity_ids'])) {
					$this->openGroup['activity_ids'] = array((int) $this->openGroup['activity_id']);
				}

				$this->openGroup['subjectparams_array'][$parameter][] = $activity['subjectparams_array'][$parameter];
				$this->openGroup['subjectparams_array'][$parameter] = array_unique($this->openGroup['subjectparams_array'][$parameter]);
				$this->openGroup['activity_ids'][] = (int) $activity['activity_id'];
			}
		} else {
			if (!empty($this->openGroup)) {
				$this->activities[] = $this->openGroup;
			}

			$this->groupKey = $this->getGroupKey($activity);
			$this->groupTime = $activity['timestamp'];
			$this->openGroup = $activity;
		}
	}

	/**
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	 *
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	protected function getGroupKey($activity) {
		if ($this->getGroupParameter($activity) === false) {
			return false;
		}
		return $activity['app'] . '|' . $activity['user'] . '|' . $activity['subject'];
	}

	protected function getGroupParameter($activity) {
		if (!$this->allowGrouping) {
			return false;
		}

		if ($activity['app'] === 'files') {
			switch ($activity['subject']) {
				case 'created_self':
				case 'created_by':
				case 'changed_self':
				case 'changed_by':
				case 'deleted_self':
				case 'deleted_by':
				case 'restored_self':
				case 'restored_by':
					return 0;
			}
		}

		// Allow other apps to group their notifications
		return $this->activityManager->getGroupParameter($activity);
	}

	/**
	 * Get the prepared activities
	 *
	 * @return array translated activities ready for use
	 */
	public function getActivities() {
		if (!empty($this->openGroup)) {
			$this->activities[] = $this->openGroup;
		}

		$return = array();
		foreach ($this->activities as $activity) {
			$activity = $this->dataHelper->formatStrings($activity, 'subject');
			$activity = $this->dataHelper->formatStrings($activity, 'message');

			$activity['typeicon'] = $this->dataHelper->getTypeIcon($activity['type']);
			$return[] = $activity;
		}

		return $return;
	}
}

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Healthy Eating in America: Are We Really Changing the Way We Eat?
Words by Jan Lee
CVS Health Sponsored Series
Are Americans Getting Healthier?
Consumers are bombarded with a plethora of healthy food products these days. This is particularly true in the United States, where decades defined by fast food are transitioning to forays into food technology that offer tailor-made meal plans to suit our lifestyle.
Indeed, eating healthy has never seemed easier. Fad diets promise everything from fast weight loss and improved energy to disease prevention. And "all natural" packaged foods tout health-saving ingredients and products made from non-genetically modified organisms (GMO).
But does all of this innovation mean Americans are actually eating and living healthier?
Not necessarily, say researchers. According to the National Center for Health Statistics at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over a third (34.9 percent) of adults 20 years and older are obese. More than 8 percent of infants under the age of 2 were considered overweight, while 16.9 percent of children ages 2 to 19 were obese. And those obesity statistics aren't a new phenomena, either. Studies conducted from 2003 to 2012 found that obesity stats for adults remained high, despite an increasing array of new "healthy" foods on the market and more dodgy dietary plans advertising smart eating options.
Even more concerning is the rise of obesity among women 60 and over. In five short years, obesity in that group has risen from 32 to 38 percent.
The good news, says Dr. Mary Ann Johnson, a nutritionist at the University of Georgia, is that obesity stats have dropped "significantly" for children aged 2 to 5, from 14 to 8 percent according to a 2011-2012 study. Johnson serves as the interim director of the Institute of Gerontology at the University of Georgia. She is also the Bill and June Flat Professor in Foods and Nutrition at the university's college of Family Sciences. She said researchers aren't yet sure what caused the drop in early childhood obesity, but they suspect it has to do with the fact that school administrations and parents are taking a more active hand in diet and exercise plans.
"There is more alarm when [obesity] is found in children," Johnson said, noting that parents are sometimes less focused on their own weight issues than they are on their children's. The announcement some years earlier that weight problems were increasing in preschool children inspired both parents and school administrations to take a more active role in deciding what kids should eat and how much they should exercise. Many schools are implementing better meal plans that fall in line with the new U.S. Department of Agriculture guidelines, Johnson told us. They are also ensuring that young kids get out and play more.
"It's relatively new that some states are starting to adopt guidance for what should be the kinds of foods served, the serving sizes and things like that. So maybe that is really having an effect."
Those standout statistics, however, are also helping researchers formulate a theory about why there is still a large problem with obesity in other sectors of the population.
For example, Johnson explained, there may not be the same impetus for people over 60 to change their diets or exercise more regularly as there is for kids. Society – consumers and health professionals alike – tend to be less concerned about an older person's eating and exercise habits than a young child's, even though they instinctually know "obesity is a problem that people need to take care of," Johnson told us.
Obesity is hardly a problem that is isolated to the U.S. Dr. Wendy Van Lippevelde, a senior researcher at the Faculty of Medicine and Public Health of Ghent University in Belgium, put it this way:
"Obesity [and being] overweight are the result of a long-lasting positive energy balance with at one side too much energy intake and not enough energy expenditure." Maintaining a healthy weight, Van Lippevelde explained, doesn't just require good eating habits, but "enough physical activity and [establishing limits in] sedentary behavior."
"I think the challenge for consumers is … the fact that our environment makes it so difficult to make the right healthy choice," she told us. Tempting labels and TV commercials have considerable sway over consumer choices.
She said the European Union, like the U.S. and Canada, establish dietary guidelines for populations and schools to follow. Governments also provide subsidies to encourage healthy choices, but weight is still a serious problem. Two out of three adults are overweight.
Van Lippevelde is also a member of the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, a global organization of health professionals that study the relationship between nutrition and physical and mental health. While malnutrition is still a serious problem in impoverished communities, the ISBNPA notes "obesity is becoming epidemic worldwide."
"Nutrition, physical activity, and sedentary activities are behaviors that play the most important role in the so called non-communicable diseases (responsible for 2 out of 3 of the world's deaths)," explained ISBNPA's executive director, Dr. António Palmeira. "To tackle these diseases, one must learn more about these behaviors and how to develop effective and safe interventions. This is the important mission of the ISBNPA."
Here in the U.S., that research includes figuring out what comprises an ideal meal plan. Where the U.S. Department of Agriculture's recommendations were once fairly structured and included a one-size-fits-all view of the classic healthy American diet, recommendations are now changing, Johnson said. With the popularity of vegetarian, vegan and other diets that reflect individuals' own cultural leanings, the USDA now recognizes that personal eating habits need to be taken into consideration as well.
"It's something I admit I have been resistant to," Johnson explained: the idea of "thinking about people's values." After all, values, like the ethical decision not to eat meat, for example, aren't what nutritionists normally think about when deciding on the perfect meal plan with enough protein. They think about "the science of health; what makes us healthy, what makes us sick," she told us.
USDA's recognition that healthy eating is defined by personal and cultural preferences is a big change, she said, but ultimately one that will hopefully make it easier for consumers to understand the nuts and bolts of eating a balanced diet in a technologically-driven world. The Mediterranean diet, with its focus on leaner protein sources like fish and limits on red meat, is now a centerpiece to the USDA's recommendation -- although the agency also realizes that vegetarians and vegans, who may not eat many of the foods on that list, need guidance as well.
This change in USDA guidelines dovetails with new studies that suggest diet does have a role in many of the diseases that were once thought to be driven by hereditary or environmental factors. Alzheimer's disease is now thought to be linked with higher levels of meat consumption. How much is considered safe is still a matter of debate. Researchers also found that people following the Mediterranean diet have a lower incidence of both Alzheimer's and diabetes, which also affects the cardiovascular system.
"I don't think diet will end up being the total answer" about how to combat Alzheimer's or diabetes, Johnson cautioned, "but it will certainly be very important."
The key to addressing nutritional risks like obesity, Alzheimer's and diabetes, Johnson said, is education: giving consumers the tools to make good decisions. No one packaged food product or new fad diet is a magic bullet to great health. It's balance.
"The overall energy intake really matters to our weight," Johnson concluded. "I think we just haven't emphasized that enough."
Image credits: 1) Flickr/Mark Goebel; 2) Flickr/USDA; 3) Flickr/USDA; 4) Flickr/USDA
Jan Lee
Jan Lee is a former news editor and award-winning editorial writer whose non-fiction and fiction have been published in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the U.K. and Australia. Her articles and posts can be found on TriplePundit, JustMeans, and her blog, The Multicultural Jew, as well as other publications. She currently splits her residence between the city of Vancouver, British Columbia and the rural farmlands of Idaho.
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Dan Sultan to play Riverboats Music Festival
The Riverboats Music Festival continues to cements its place as one of Australia's best boutique events with another outstanding lineup for 2015.
The lineup features Dan Sultan, Sarah Blasko, Tex Perkins and the Dark Horses, The Whitlams, The Bamboos, Magic Dirt's Adalita, Bad Seed Mick Harvey, Diesel, Fraser A Gorman, Sal Kimber & The Rollin' Wheel, Steel Angelico & The Switch, Matt Walker & The Lost Ragas and Raised By Eagles.
With Aussie rock legends and seasoned performers, brought together with the next batch of Aussie stars festival producer David Frazer seems to have his finger firmly on the pulse of the Australian music landscape.
"We are so excited to be bringing this spectacular lineup to the banks of the mighty Murray next February. Riverboats provides festival-goers with an opportunity to experience a truly beautiful part of Australia without the queues, ticket prices and hassle of larger events. We are particularly proud of the fact Riverboats has remained boutique in both its size and philosophy, yet continues to attracts artists of the calibre of Dan Sultan, Sarah Blasko, Tex Perkins and the Whitlams", said Frazer.
Revelers who want a little more from their weekend away can also attend the official festival breakfast at the Beechworth Bakery, featuring an intimate performance from Melbourne alt-country outfit, Raised By Eagles. For those who purchase the Deluxe Festival Pass, they'll be treated to a two-hour paddle steamer cruise aboard the PS Pevensey, with tunes provided by Sal Kimber & The Rollin' Wheel.
With a three-day festival pass costing only $120, go see why the The Basics called it "the new Meredith" when the Riverboats Music Festival steams into Echuca-Moama from February 13-15.