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How to Download YouTube to iPad & iPhone for Offline Viewing
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The ability to enjoy YouTube videos in high definition on your iPad and iPhone is all you need to unleash your entertainment experience. We take a look at why you would want to download YouTube videos for offline viewing in the first place, and why the 3rd-party YouTube downloader is the right tool for the job.
The entertainment industry has been evolving for more than a century now, ever since motion pictures took to the big screen. Although cinemas have been an iconic part of popular culture, and cable TV has reached the far ends of the world, the traditional form of video enter tainment is quickly changing. Ever since the cable companies collectively tightened their grips over the content viewers can and cannot enjoy, the community has been collectively working towards a cord-cutter entertainment era. Ever since 2005, YouTube has been at the forefront of bringing video entertainment to the masses for free.
Home to millions of hours' worth of user-generated content every month, YouTube is single-handedly the largest video sharing platform, encompassing content of all shapes and forms. YouTube has convinced more than 80% of all internet users to create their very own account, showcasing entertaining, musical, educational, and downright funny content from all around the world. A large chunk of the YouTube userbase belongs to the mobile space, including iPad and iPhone users that tune into the YouTube app for some high-quality videos.
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YouTube App for iPad – Far from Perfect
For years, YouTube has remained a web-only video sharing service that requires you to have an active internet connection to operate. The ability to watch videos online only was also ported to the YouTube app for Android iOS, which only recently allowed YouTube users to save videos for offline viewing. However, the feature has been designed with a list of limitations well in place, and here are some of the ones we encountered:
The available video quality to save video offline on the iPad is limited to 720p only. There is no support to download and watch videos in 1080p Full-HD resolution or higher.
All of the videos are saved within the YouTube app and can only be viewed through the app. There is no support to either share or play saved YouTube videos.
Depending on the region you reside in, the type of YouTube videos available for offline viewing is somewhat restricted.
Some videos labeled "Shows & Movies" can only be downloaded in regions such as India and South Africa only with the YouTube Premium membership.
Once downloaded, a YouTube video can only be played offline for up to 48 hours, after which you will need to connect to a Wi-Fi network to view it.
The core design of the free-to-use YouTube app for iPad and other mobile devices is built so that it promotes the use of YouTube Premium for offline viewing. However, paying a charge of $11.99 each month for the added features might not seem appealing to most users, especially when there is a way around it.
The Easy Way: Use a Dedicated App (Softorino YouTube Converter 2)
YouTube has reported that around 70% of the video-sharing platform's total traffic is from mobile users. The ability to enjoy all sorts of YouTube videos in high-definition on the iPad's Retina HD screen is just what you need for a surreal entertainment experience. The only thing that could make it even better is being able to watch those videos offline. To enjoy the best of YouTube on iPad without being tied down by a monthly subscription fee, Softorino YouTube Converter 2 (SYC 2) is here to save the day.
Launched in 2016 as a standalone app for macOS that allows users to download and transfer YouTube videos directly to iPad and iPhone, the tool is now available for Windows. Designed to be a one-stop solution to saving high-quality YouTube videos, the app actively converts videos into audio files and ringtones too. SYC 2 improves on its predecessor with the added feature of wireless connectivity, offering compatibility all the way to the original Apple iPod from 2001.
Note: YouTube terms of service explicitly state that it does not allow downloading, sharing, or distributing content from the video-sharing platform in any way. Since the act cuts out the revenue YouTube (and YouTubers) make from the advertisements, downloading YouTube videos unofficially is generally looked down upon. We review SYC 2 to educate the readers on how the tool works, with no intent to promote or advertise the sharing of copyright content.
Support for Windows 7 and newer, along with macOS Mavericks 10.9 and newer.
Works with iPadOS and iOS 5 and higher, along with every version of the Apple iPod.
Apart from YouTube, video downloader supports more than 70 different websites.
Supports downloading video content even in 4K Ultra-HD format.
It comes with the ability to download 60FPS videos along with subtitles from the YouTube video.
Wireless connectivity allows transferring downloaded YouTube videos wirelessly to the iPad and iPhone.
The bulk download feature gives you the ability to download multiple videos from YouTube and other platforms at once.
Steps to Download YouTube Videos on iPad with SYC 2
Now that you know everything that the SYC 2 tool has to offer, it is time to look into the steps to use it. Although the YouTube downloader is a premium tool, you can get your hands on the app's trial version and take it for a spin before putting your money on the table.
Download and install the latest version of Softorino YouTube Converter 2 (Download Link).
Make sure you have the latest version of iTunes installed on your computer. For Windows users, you will need to install iTunes from the official Apple website, and not the Microsoft Store.
The YouTube downloader is free to use for 24 hours to try before you go ahead and buy it.
Using a Lightning USB cable, connect the iPad to the computer. You can also connect the iPad to Softorino YouTube Converter 2 via Wi-Fi.
Head to www.youtube.com and Copy video URL of the video you want to download and watch on the iPad.
The copied link will automatically be picked up by the Softorino search bar, with the video preview available on the screen.
Select whether you want to convert the YouTube link to Video, Audio, or a Ringtone.
Additionally, select the resolution (for video) and the file format (for audio). You can also download the video as a ringtone in either full size or as a 30-second clip.
Select the iPad from the devices available and press Convert & Transfer to iPad to begin.
The video download from YouTube will now begin, and you will be able to see the download status at the bottom of the app window and hear a notification bell once the download is completed.
Head to the Videos or Apple TV app on your iPad and find the YouTube video downloaded there.
Note: The videos you download to the iPad will always be saved to the Apple TV app. If you choose to convert a video into an audio file, it will be saved in the Music app. Finally, if you chose to save the YouTube video on the iPad in ringtone format, you can find it in the Settings – Ringtone section.
The Command Way: Use YouTube-dl
YouTube-dl is a free and open-source command-line program for Windows, macOS, and Linux. You can use it to download videos from YouTube.com and a few more sites.
Steps to download YouTube with YouTube-dl
Download and install the YouTube-dl.exe file on Windows. You can also fetch the installer for macOS and Linux from the official website.
Go to www.youtube.com and fetch the URL of the video you want to download.
Since the YouTube-dl tool does not have a dedicated UI, you will need to open the Windows command line, macOS Terminal, or Linux shell to launch it.
Launch the terminal window and navigate to the folder where you have downloaded the YouTube-dl file.
Type in youtube-dl and hit the space button. Paste the YouTube video URL and press Enter to run the command.
The YouTube video will be downloaded to the current folder, in its highest available video quality.
Additionally, to download just the audio of the YouTube video, you can add -f 140 before the URL. Ex: youtube-dl -f 140 https://youtu.be/YVJZQHNzhsM
After you have downloaded the YouTube video, you will need to move it to the iPad using the iTunes on Windows or Finder on macOS Catalina and newer.
Being the largest video sharing platform in the world, there is no shortage of YouTube downloader tools. While Android users have it easy, the Apple ecosystem's closed-loop nature makes it a pain to watch YouTube videos on the iPad. The traditional route (including YouTube-dl command line above) require you to download the YouTube videos first and then individually sync them to iTunes, before the videos can be transferred to the iPad.
If this lengthy, and frankly nonsensical ordeal isn't what you want to experience, Softorino YouTube Converter 2 is the way to go. In our trial run, the YouTube iPad downloader was not only able to push out 4K UHD content in record time, but it did so with minimal load on the system. To push the software's bulk download capabilities limits, we tested a playlist of 50 videos. Impressively enough, the Softorino YouTube Converter 2 allowed us to download the entire lot in a single swipe.
The price of $19.95 per year subscription fee seems worthwhile, comparing how expensive, yet grossly insufficient the YouTube Premium membership is. We'd like to know your thoughts on the Softorino YouTube Converter 2 in the comments section below.
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In a 2 minute trailer, Madiha playing as 16-year old, has managed to grab the spotlight. The trailer also shows a very aged Manisha, who is search of true love.
The movie is Manisha's return to the big screen.
'Dear Maya' is slated to release on June 2nd.


What separates your mind from an animal's? Maybe you think it's your ability to design tools, your sense of self, or your grasp of past and future; all traits that have helped us define ourselves as the preeminent species on Earth. But in recent decades, these claims have been eroded, or disproven outright, by a revolution in the study of animal cognition.
Take the way octopuses use coconut shells as tools; elephants that classify humans by age, gender, and language; or Ayumu, the young male chimpanzee at Kyoto University whose photographic memory puts that of humans to shame. Based on research involving crows, dolphins, parrots, sheep, wasps, bats, whales, and of course chimpanzees and bonobos, Frans de Waal explores the scope and the depth of animal intelligence, revealing how we have grossly underestimated their abilities.
People often assume there is a cognitive ladder, from lower to higher forms, with human intelligence at the top. But what if it is more like a bush, with cognition taking different forms that are often incomparable to ours? Would you presume yourself dumber than a squirrel because you're less adept at recalling the locations of hundreds of buried acorns? Or judge your perception of your surroundings as more sophisticated than that of a echolocating bat? De Waal tells of the rise and fall of a view of animals as stimulus-reponse beings, and opens our eyes to their complex and intrricate minds.
With astonishing stories of animal cognition, expert science and De Waal's deeply enquiring mind, Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are? challenges everything you thought you knew about animal – and human – intelligence.
Frans de Waal is a Dutch/American biologist who has been named among Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People. The author of The Bonobo and the Atheist and Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are? among many other works, he is the C. H. Candler Professor at Emory University and director of the Living Links Center at the Yerkes Primate Center. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
"So, are we 'smart enough to know how smart animals are?' The question will occur to you many times as you read Frans de Waal's remarkable distillations of science in this astonishingly broad-spectrum book. I guarantee one thing: readers come away a lot smarter. As this book shows, we are here on Planet Earth with plenty of intelligent company."
"Are we Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are? will completely change your perceptions of the abilities of animals. This book takes the reader on a fascinating journey of discovery into the world of animal problem solving."


One of the most outstanding features of a week on Adventure Island is how multi-sport the experience truly is. Snorkeling is by far my personal favorite, but I love the scuba diving, kayaking, and surfing, too. I never really got the hang of windsurfing on my last trip to the island but I'll definitely give it another go the next time I visit.
One of the most surprising "sports" I discovered while visiting the island, and something I've never heard of being played anywhere else, is something called "the 'biner game." Inside the dining hall, under the huge palapa roof, the staff have a simple string hanging down from one of the overhead beams. A carabiner is tied to the bottom of the string around chest high. On the wall opposite is a simple metal hook, at just the right height so that if a person swings the carabiner on the string toward the hook with exactly the right speed and angle, it's possible to catch the 'biner on the hook, but anything even slightly off the mark ends with a clean miss or you hit the bottom of the hook and bounce off. With a little patience, finesse and luck, the average beginner gets a successful 'biner hook after 20 or 30 tries. And then they're hooked, as in addicted.
After a bit of practice some folks are hooking on every few attempts. And that's when it gets interesting because there's a tradition on the island of trying for consecutive hooks — not an easy thing to do. And the elite of the sport compete for the highest number of consecutive hooks. A friend of ours, Bob Walker, is the current reigning champ with eight consecutive hooks — a nearly impossible feat.
Despite the fact that we've been playing 'biner game on the island for over 19 years, I surprised to find that we have no photos of anyone swinging a 'biner. Lucy searched through thousands of pics hoping to find one to accompany this blog post and … zip!
If you have a photo of the 'biner game, please post it on our Facebook page or send it to us at slickrock@slickrock.com and we'll post it here.
Thank you Rob Greatrix for sending this photo!
David Paltiel wrote: "That's crazy… my kids spent so much time playing that carabiner game and this is the only photo I have. It's not exactly what you're looking for but the best I can offer…" Dave, we love this picture, even though it doesn't show the game.
Scott Eddowes wrote us: "This was the closest thing I have to a picture of the carbine game." Bingo, Scott!
Larry Arnstein sent a picture too: "Hey, we have a nice picture of the 'biner! Here it is." Thanks Larry!
My 1st grade class and I loved this game so much! #funinthesun!!


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The Town of Warrenton was designated as a regulated small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) in August 2013 and falls under the purview of the Virginia Stormwater Management Act of the Code of Virginia. This designation requires the Town to develop and implement a program to minimize the discharge of pollutants through and from the MS4 into surface waters of the Commonwealth.
The Town filed its 2018 MS4 Annual Report with the Department of Environmental Quality on October 1, 2018 for the period July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018.
Click here to view the Town of Warrenton 2017-18 MS4 Program Plan.


This listing 980 County Road W T-1016 Fremont, NE 68025 is a residential listing with 1 full bath, 2 three quarter baths, 3 bedrooms	and approximately 3445 square feet.	980 County Road W T-1016 was built in 1997.	980 County Road W T-1016 is located in Fremont and in ZIP Code 68025. It has been listed on our site since Sep 1, 2018.


...Well at least they seem to for us. Here we are back on our old stamping ground as it was in the summer of 1975 (a long, hot summer it was too).
This slide shows the Kinderton Street we know today taking shape (although the scene today has been considerably softened by the planting of numerous trees). Notice the Town Wharf in the background (the whitewashed buildings in the centre of the shot) which, contrary to what you might expect, seems to be in a much smarter and better condition than it is today. Behind the fence, high up on the bank to the right, is the much curtailed Moreton's farm where a new, modern-style and utterly bland and boring farmhouse was built to replace the old one. If, that is, one can replace the irreplaceable.
What I like about all these pictures is the way that the Parish Church sits there benignly over the years, solid as a rock, no matter what mayhem, in the name of progress, is taking place all around it. However, can I just say that after all the angst over the years about demolitions and moving the Cenotaph, etc. it has all been worthwhile because the view of the Church, amphitheatre etc, when seen from St Michael's Way is spectacular and must give a terrific first impression to visitors to the town.
Jude Kelly Is that the Kings Lock I spy? Where, thanks to Lizzie Rosenfield and Co, I began to build up my confidence to start singing again three years ago? Great pub!!
Dave Roberts Quite right, Jude. That's the place. Now under new management and being run by Simon Affleck with assistance from Josie Hewitt. They plan to re-introduce food as soon as possible. We wish them every success.
Niddrie's toy shop in Lewin Street, established in 1918, and a genuine Middlewich institution. The shop is due to close on Monday 4th July after 93 years and, for once, that overworked expression 'The End Of An Era' will be fully justified. Thankfully, though, the shop itself will not be demolished but rented out*. It will be interesting to see what kind of retail establishment takes the place of this venerable business.
*UPDATE. Not true, unfortunately. Demolition began at the end of June 2012.
We're delighted to have received this photo from ex-Middlewich resident Maureen Condra who now lives in America (hence her explanation that the 'sidewalk was being repaired' when the picture was taken). The picture shows her birthplace at 40 Lewin Street. On the extreme right is the distinctive end wall of the White Horse and the building on the left looks like the present day (but, sadly, soon to be closed) Niddrie's Toy Shop. The buildings in between the two have now been replaced by open space - i.e.the White Horse's car park and a short access road to the rear of Niddries. Notice, on the building next to the White Horse, one of those old road signs, similar to the one we saw on the end of Costello's shop in Kinderton Street. Many thanks to Maureen for letting us see this photo.
Here's the companion view to our previous one (link below) of the top end of Wheelock Street from the opposite direction, with the Crosville single-decker all present and correct on the right. Above it is the present day 'Cabin' (or 'T'riffic Togs', or something), but we have somehow contrived to confine this shot to buildings which are still in existence. In 1969 nobody really knew what was going to go and what was going to stay so, for all we knew, the whole scene might have disappeared. To the left can be seen the long frontage of Douglas Williams Electrical, in the gentlemanly hands at that time of Harry Jackson, and, right in the middle of the shot, is the Cafe (now closed) which was once the home of one of the town's doctors' surgeries.
Hi Dave, I'm sure I remember going to a cafe for a scone with my Mum in about 1977 (5 years old so my memory could be wrong). Anyway, I was sure this cafe was next to the Vaults. Is this right? Was there a cafe there or have I got the location mixed up? It's such a vivid memory and I can even remember how nice the scone was! We had just been to the hairdressers together. Now this is a weird one because I think we went to Larry's but it was a ladies salon. I don't know if this is right either. I thought that had always been a barbers.
But that's beside the point. I think the most likely location for Sharon's cafe is one of the two shops next to the Vaults which, as we've seen, have been all kinds of things over the years. There was, of course, a cafe across the road for a short time, in the 'Middlewich In Shops' (Reg Taylor's old premises) but this was a long time after the period Sharon's talking about. The two shops I'm talking about are both currently hairdressers' establishments, which brings us to the second part of Sharon's query. Did Larry ever cater for ladies (as a hairdresser, I mean, of course)? I've never thought of him as a Ladies hairdresser. Anything but, in fact.
There was one by the church when Helen Gillet and I were about 13 (Heathcote's? - ed) and there was one across from The Vaults but i seem to think there was one next to The Vaults many years ago Not too sure about that I have a hard time remembering nowadays. Ha Ha.
I have it on good authority (my husband!) that Larry set up shop in what was once part of the Bill Jones' complex after Horace Wright closed his barber's shop in the front room of one of the terraced houses on the right-hand side of the British Legion. Larry did indeed cut girls' hair - as long as it was a variation on a boyish style! The secret, apparently, was to check whether Larry's bike was propped up outside the shop - otherwise he was in the Legion.....!
Geraldine, do you know if there used to be a lady who cut hair in Larry's? My Mum used to have many perms and I can't image Larry himself doing this? Or was there another ladies hairdressers near Larry's in 1977?
Thanks Maureen. So you might have a memory of a cafe there too? OMG I've just had a thought, the Vaults didn't used to be a cafe before it was a pub, did it?
I wonder if the cafe Maureen remembers from the age of 13 was Heathcote's in Lewin Street, more or less where the library is now? And Sharon, no -The Vaults was always a pub going back many years, possibly even to the 19th Century.(Comment from facebook).
I remember a lady called Phyllis who did hair down Lewin Street somewhere before she opened a little shop at the bottom of St Ann's Avenue.
I just love going over old times and places.
Geraldine Williams said: My in-house info source says that there was a cafe in the shops on the Town Hall side of Hightown, run at one time by George Cartledge. Yes, I remember Charlie Drinkwater's.
Maureen Condra : Yes me too. Yet, when you live there, you always say 'I need to leave this place there's nothing here'. But it's always nice to go back and see everything. I went to St Marys school up near Station Bridge and near Moreton's Farm. It is always fun to remember.
I'm glad you're finding this 'Middlewich Diary' of interest. There are plenty of books and websites telling the 'official' history of Middlewich, but we're more interested in day to day life - the shops, the pubs, the churches and factories and how people lived and worked in days gone by.
Maureen, we'd love to see (and, hopefully, publish) some of your photos in due course.
I was working at John Tyler College until I retired and the Head of the College was Dr Ray Drinkwater and his family came from England. I had pics of everything but that shop. If you have one or know anyone who has one, please put it on here and i can run a copy off for him.
Maureen Condra : Yes i thought there was one there. Helen and I had been chopping sticks and selling them all day, and we went for a bowl of tomato soup. We throught we were something eating out! That was our first time, and we still have a good laugh over it.
Dave, re: Maureen's request for a picture of Drinkwater's shoe shop. It's the shop to the right hand side of Barclay's Bank. I think it's a charity shop now, but I'm not sure as I don't get into Wheelock Street very often. Does it feature in any of your slides?
Sadly we don't have a picture of this shop when it was a shoe shop. In the 70s we mostly concentrated on buildings we knew (or thought) were going to be knocked down. If anyone has a photo of Drinkwater's shoe shop we'd be glad to have a copy.
I started going to Larry's around 1985 when I still had hair worth cutting and back then he definitely cut ladies hair. There were a row of 2 or 3 1960s style chairs with dryers built in and I remember seeing an elderly lady sat under the dryer once while I had my hair cut. The dryers have gone now but I think the chairs are still there.
I've just re-visited your 'Rebuilding of The Vaults' picture which also shows part of Johnson's the Cleaners. Wasn't there an adjoining shop which had a chequered life and could have been the elusive cafe at one time?
I think you may be right. That's why I said in my intro to the 'Notes & Queries item: 'I think the most likely location for Sharon's cafe is one of the two shops next to the Vaults which, as we've seen, has been all kinds of things over the years'. I've an idea that the shop next to The Vaults was Johnson's Cleaners for quite a long time, so that narrows it down to the other one, which has only recently settled down to become yet another hairdressing establishment.
Here are the two shops we are talking about. Next to 'The Vaults' is the premises of J et Cie Hairdressers (at one time Johnson's The Cleaners) and to its left is another hairdressing establishment. It's Razor Sharp (which is more than can be said for the photo). This shop is our best guess as Sharon's cafe all those years ago in 1977. Does anyone remember?
Could I just correct your comment about the doctors' surgery in Wheelock Street. It was only Drs Neil and Graham there - Dr Brown had a surgery with Dr Jones on the opposite side of Wheelock Street in the large house between Chisholm's (formerly Pennington's) newsagents and what was once Moss' Furniture Store (is it now a restaurant?). Mr Shirley then had a veterinary practice there when the doctors moved to their new surgery in Leadsmithy Street.
Dave Roberts Thanks for that, Geraldine. Something I didn't know. I think the large house which you refer to is called Ivy House and has its street door bricked up? Chisholms, btw, was owned by my Aunt Evelyn (Ridgway) up until the mid-sixties.
Geraldine Williams Yes, of course! A lovely lady.
Dave Roberts Hi Sandra. Is that the shop in our photo? i.e. Razor Sharp?
Dave Roberts Great. Thanks a lot for that Sandra. Mystery solved!
§ Sandra Dean A pleasure to help.


Learn more from Cindy Jutras and analyst Dennis Howlett, as they discuss the need for more women leaders in manufacturing.
At this year's PowerPlex, we hosted a Women Leaders in Manufacturing Technology breakfast. The sold-out event was attended by Plex customers, executives and prospects, as well as industry analysts. Following the event, Cindy Jutras sat down with analyst Dennis Howlett to discuss the need for more women leaders in manufacturing.


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Tenth annual Information Privacy Summer Institute to be held May 28 – June 13
The Center for Law + Innovation at the University of Maine School of Law will host its annual summer institute in privacy and information security law from May 28 – June 13, 2019. The tenth annual event is held in Portland, Maine, and features leading privacy law professors and practitioners. A special one day Privacy in Practice Conference will also be held on May 31, 2019 as part of the Summer Institute.
2019 Information Privacy Summer Institute
The Information Privacy Summer Institute is a joint effort between Maine Law and the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). Existing attorneys can leverage this summer session to earn CLE credits or venture into a growing and dynamic new practice area, and current J.D. students can develop a valuable specialty while still in school.
Courses in the 2019 Information Privacy Summer Institute include:
Global Privacy Law (Professor Gabe Maldoff)
Health Care Privacy & Security (Professor Kirk Nahra)
State Privacy Law Enforcement (Professor Ryan Kriger)
Privacy and Innovation (Professor Rita Heimes)
Professionals can register for courses online at: mainelawcommunity.org/2019-information-privacy. Law students should contact lawregistrar@maine.edu to register. All classes will be held at the Wishcamper Center at the University of Southern Maine on Bedford Street in Portland.
Privacy in Practice Conference
The Center is partnering with Pierce Atwood, Maine Center Ventures, and the IAPP to present a one day conference as part of the Summer Institute. The Privacy in Practice Conference will be held on Friday, May 31, 2019 in the Wishcamper Center. The conference will bring together an all-star cast of seasoned in-house and outside privacy counsel to discuss the GDPR one year later, the California Consumer Privacy Act, issues on how to use data legally and ethically, and the future of privacy law in the U.S. and globally.
To register and view the agenda for the one-day conference, please visit: mainelawcommunity.org/2019-Privacy-Practice. Maine CLE credits are available for conference attendees.
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Musical genetics and the future of "radio"
March 1st, 2006 | by ian |
What if the radio just knew what you wanted to listen to? Could a radio station learn what kind of music you like? Would you listen to a channel that can play songs you have never heard but will probably like? Well thanks to Kirsten, internet lurker extraordinaire, and by way of the multitalented DJ Croll , I now have access to such a magical radio at Pandora:
Pandora is dangerous: in one day I have found a dozen artists I never heard of whose music I really like. When you "create a new station" it simply asks you for the name of a song or an artist, and it automagically creates a station playing music that is thinks is similar. There is a little bit of tweaking involved, either by adding more songs and artists to the station or via their handy menu:
The thumbs up and down are probably the most useful. If you give the thumbs down the song stops playing right away and the radio station learns from its mistake and moves on. The favorites is an easy way to keep track of songs you like that you've never heard before or you had forgotten about. The explanations for why Pandora decided to play any given song are pretty interesting but probably only relevant to music majors:
Based on what you've told us so far, we're playing this track because it features demanding instrumental part writing, mixed acoustic and electric instrumentation, a clear focus on recording studio production, heavy syncopation and vocal harmonies.
So how do they do it? Their name for it – the music genome project – reminded me of David Cope who used computers to analyze Mozart's 41 symphonies and composed a 42nd symphony which managed to fool many experts . But with a little digging I realized that Pandora relies heavily on real people's analysis and categorization of music, which is probably for the best. The more I have used the service the more it seems that they are more sophisticated with certain genres of music, and that there is a lot of obscure music that hasn't been added to their database yet. Which is all good, since they give you more than enough to work with.
You can also share your radio stations with friends, for example the "progressive house" station in the top image is not my creation (clearly for those who know me) . Folks interested in trying a similar service with a somewhat different approach make sure you check out the popular last.fm. I found it required too much input for me which is why I like Pandora. Free, easy, and it rocks out to your personal beat.
Good luck getting any work done as you build your private radio empires…


What is a combined vascular malformation?
A combined vascular malformation involves two or more types of vessel abnormalities. Any of the four types of vascular birthmarks (capillary, lymphatic, venous or arteriovenous) may be combined.
Combined malformations are typically accompanied by overgrowth of soft tissues (skin, fat and muscle) and bones. Most combined malformations involve limbs. They often look like an enlarged body part with a mark on the skin.
With physical examination, and sometimes they can be seen with prenatal ultrasounds. MRI scans can show the extent of the malformation and X-rays can determine any effects on bone growth.
This depends upon the type and areas involved. Malformations on extremities such as fingers and toes are treated with limb elevation and using compression garments. Other combined malformations may require surgical excision, laser therapy, sclerotherapy, embolisation (non-surgical blocking of blood vessels), and/or an overall treatment strategy that combines a variety of approaches used over time. They should be medically managed by appropriate members of interdisciplinary teams.
The comprehensive birthmark classification from the International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomolies (ISSVA) Classification.
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Indian PM Modi's party unlikely to form Jammu & Kashmir govt - polls
NEW DELHI, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party will not win enough seats to form a government in Jammu and Kashmir state, two exit polls showed on Saturday, dampening its hopes of taking control of the state for the first time.
Tens of thousands of people voted in the election, weary of decades of strife and lack of development in the Himalayan region, cause of two wars with neighbouring Pakistan which also claims the state.
Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will win only 22-26 seats in the 87-seat state assembly, the poll released by Hindi news channel News Nation showed. Another exit poll by India TV-CVoter projected 27-33 seats.
A regional group is expected to emerge with most seats, but will still fall short of a clear majority, polls showed.
Modi personally addressed rallies in the state, hoping to garner support from people in Muslim-majority Kashmir, Hindu-dominated Jammu and the Buddhist Ladakh parts of the state.
But BJP's "Mission Kashmir" raised tensions as political rivals and separatists accused the party of instigating divisions in the region, while militants stepped up violence coinciding with the election.
"It seems the much hyped mission 44+ of the BJP is not working," News Nation's exit poll said. The results will be declared on Dec. 23.
Modi stormed to power earlier this year on promises to revive the economy and root out corruption, but critics still see him as a polarising figure with Hindu nationalist views.
He is currently facing the ire of opposition parties for not doing enough to rein in his hardline affiliate groups that are allegedly trying to promote a Hindu-dominant agenda by luring Muslims and Christians to convert to Hinduism.
Winning more states would give Modi's government more muscle while passing legislation in India's upper house of parliament, where the numbers currently favour opposition parties.
Modi, however, made gains in the eastern state of Jharkhand, where his party is likely to get a clear majority in the 81-seat assembly, two exit polls showed. (Reporting by Aditya Kalra; Editing by Sanjeev Miglani and Tom Heneghan)


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Roche's architectural philosophy focuses on creating "a community for a modern society" and he has been credited with creating green buildings before they became part of the public consciousness. The film transcends the world of architecture to present a life philosophy we can all aspire to follow.


Imagine there wasn't one but 16 LCI Rail stadiums. Each packed, with all 7,066 seats filled with people excited for a match.
That's how many people are dying from lung disease in the UK every year.
The 115,000 lives it takes, makes it one of our three biggest killers, alongside heart conditions and cancers.
There's still much the British Lung Foundation, and all who support us, need to do to reverse this statistic.
One of the big problems is that people are often diagnosed late.
When we look at lung cancer, we see that over a third of the diagnoses are made in emergency care when their condition is considerably advanced.
We know all too well how heart breaking this is for those diagnosed and their friends and families.
We hear evidence and personal stories every day of frequent misdiagnosis by doctors, misinformation and stigma. Many believe that all people with a lung condition are older, ex-smokers and less active.
much we need to tackle.
That's why we've launched a campaign for a Taskforce for lung health.
To ensure we can help people like Vicky get an early diagnosis and to ensure we give people good care no matter what their postcode is.
The BLF have been at the forefront of many positive changes for our lung health, including a ban on smoking in cars with children and pushing local authorities to clean up the air pollution damaging our lungs.
The Taskforce is undoubtedly one of the most ambitious policies we've tried to introduce.
It's a national plan that will tackle everything from prevention, early diagnosis, disease management, care and quality of life for those living with lung disease and the people at risk of developing it.
In 2015, Taskforces for both cancer and mental health were established to transform outcomes of people in these areas.
You can join the campaign here to let the government and NHS England know that the 12 million people with a lung condition deserve the same.
Every penny raised from texting CTFC17 £3 to 70070 to donate £3 will also go towards helping us fund our campaigns, research work into new treatments and cures, and supporting people through our helpline.
We hope over the next week, the BLF together with the Cheltenham Town community can really make an impact.
After all, it is communities coming together in a show of support and solidarity, whether it be running marathons or turning blue, that lets us fight back against awful diseases.


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The piquant herb takes center stage in these amazing recipes, from sautéed zucchini with ginger and dill to potato pancakes with smoked salmon, caviar, and dill cream.
Pair with a lemon-inflected, herbal Greek white.
The rice is glossy and sticky, and full of tender calamari and mussels. The addition of spices like allspice and cinnamon, plus some currants, gives the dish a slightly sweet edge.
This is a light and lovely way to prepare zucchini, which gets quickly sautéed with garlic, shallots and ginger, then tossed with fresh dill. Padma Lakshmi likes to stir dried pomegranate seeds (called anardana in India) into this dish for a bit of crunchy tang.
More than one tradition is at work here. Dill and cucumber, mated in several cuisines, unite in a Greek-inspired salad, while salmon and dill are a typical Scandinavian pairing.


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Q: Unable to call generic method with wildcard I have a class defined like so:
public class Test {
    static <T> List<Class<T>> filter(List<Class<T>> input) {
        // code here
    }

    public static void main(String[] args) {
        List<Class<? extends Throwable>> list =
            new ArrayList<Class<? extends Throwable>>();
        filter(list);
    }
}

The filter method call in main gives the following compile error:
The method filter(List<Class<T>>) in the type Test is not applicable for the
arguments (List<Class<? extends Throwable>>)

I don't understand why <T> doesn't bind to <? extends Throwable>.  Are there any generics gurus who can help me?

A: Ah, the joys of generic signatures.
You can fix it by declaring the parameter as:
static <T> List<Class<T>> filter(List<Class<? extends T>> input) {
    // code here
}

As to exactly why, I'm not sure. Too many compilation problems with generics are fixed by trying various things until the red line goes away. Not satisfying.

A: I believe the problem here is that there is no type for ? that would do.
Consider if we, for simplicity, replaced Class with AtomicReference.
static <T> void filter(List<AtomicReference<T>> input) {
    T value = input.get(0).get();
    input.get(1).set(value);
}

If the input consisted of an AtomicReference<Integer> and an AtomicReference<String> we would be in trouble.
The underlying problem that pointers to pointers in the presence of polymorphism is difficult. Without generics we can just hand wave. With generics we need to actually mean something.

A: you can also write main as below :
public static void main(String[] args) {
    List<Class<Throwable>> list =
        new ArrayList<Class<Throwable>>();
    filter(list);
}

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Let London Wetland Centre illuminate your Autumn with a light trail like no other. Families can experience a unique and magical event in Barnes, London from this October.
WWT and lighting trail experts Lumagica, in association with MK Experience, are proud to present ILLUMINATURE – a unique opportunity to see a different side of the wetlands while enjoying an immersive art experience after-dark.
Bring the kids, get the family together, or join friends you haven't seen in too long, for
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Friends and family can follow the trail past reed beds and lagoons, seeing larger-than-life illuminations of iconic wetland wildlife like otters and swans. There will be immersive light tunnels, hop along responsive lily-pads, and a multitude of other opportunities to interact with the lights on the journey, creating an unforgettable experience.
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Running is great for shedding weight and keeping fit.
However, most people get tired quickly while on the tracks which can impede progress.
You will improve your mileage and the sport will be more enjoyable.
During sleep, the strains in your muscles are relieved when nutrients are replenished in your body. Your body will be energized for running if you get enough rest. You should have 7-8 hours of sleep every night and take a short slumber before evening runs.
It is important to breathe properly because it will ensure you get enough oxygen during your runs. You should breathe through both your nose and mouth. This technique ensures that you take in and expel as much air as possible. More oxygen means more food will be converted into energy. Hence, you can keep fatigue at bay.
First thing's first when running: you use energy from the food eaten hours earlier. The best way to counter fatigue is to eat at least two hours before your runs. In that case, you will increase your carbohydrate intake. Get your carbs up. In the mornings, there are plenty of food options that will help you achieve that such as bread and cereals. In the evenings, you can easily grab a carb-loaded snack.
The importance of water cannot be underestimated. Water balances the ions in your body and hydrates your system so that the muscles can contract and relax with less tension. Drink enough water before your runs and carry water bottles too for a fill-up because you will sweat and get dehydrated.
The muscles tire quickly when they are subjected to sudden tension. Warm-ups are crucial before your runs because they stretch your muscles to a comfortable extent. They therefore condition your body for physical activity. It is recommended that you do ten to fifteen-minutes of leg warm-up exercises before starting out on your run.
It is impossible to keep up the same running pace all through the course. You begin with high energy levels which reduce drastically. With this understanding, you should moderate your runs while you read your body. It is best to start out slowly and pick up pace. Starting out too quickly will tire you prematurely and you will be unable to cover more distance. If you feel that you are getting tired, reduce your speed, walk or stop for a while to recover and catch your breath.
It is also important to develop your speed with every run you make. You should run at slow speeds during your first running sessions and increase your speed consistently with time.
If your feet get tired from muscle strain, there is no chance of continuing with your run. You have to wear shoes that support your arch - the under midsection of your foot. The best arch support shoes are designed with soft inner soles and thick spongy outer soles for maximum shock absorption. They are curved inward at the center to support your arch and reduce fatigue that results from continuous shock.
Avoid taking long strides that overstretch your leg muscles and require more energy for the forward thrust. You will cover less ground with longer strides because you are guaranteed to tire quickly. Shorter strides generally subject your body to less strain and require less energy.
It is typical to see people running with their headphones firmly attached to their ears. It is a great practice because music helps to divert your focus. It keeps you relaxed and normalizes your breathing. Most people get tired quickly because they think too much while running. Fatigue starts in the mind then the body picks it up. For your runs, you should choose a collection of slow music that you enjoy listening to. Once the connection between running and music is built up, you will enjoy running too, and you will seldom feel bored or tired.
Running up hills needs more energy because you are running against gravity. On the other hand, running downhill takes less energy because you are running with gravity. When going uphill, run at a slow pace so you do not use so much energy. When going downhill, run at full speeds because it will require less energy and you can compensate for the time.
Your body needs to get accustomed to shorter distances before it is exposed to longer ones. People normally get tired because they want to run marathons during their first running sessions. The result is that you get tired all the time before you even finish your distance and it gives you a bad running experience. Increase your running distance a little more every day. If you increase your mileage consistently, you will get to the point that you can run for longer without getting tired.
To consistently make progress in your runs, you have to keep track of your performance. While going out for a run, make sure to carry a timer or a GPS distance monitor to record the time and distance you cover. The quest to break your previous mileage record can motivate you enough to keep you from feeling tired.
Running needs a certain level of discipline and commitment. It requires motivation to adhere to the techniques that keep you from getting tired fast. Focus on the reasons that made you take up running in the first place. It could be that you wanted to cut off excess weight or to improve your health and outlook. It could be that you were eyeing a medal in a forthcoming tournament. Use these reasons to motivate yourself and you will always be disciplined and committed. Remind yourself of them when you feel like abandoning your running routine and techniques.
Running is an activity that can be very rewarding to your health and lifestyle. It is beneficial and it should, therefore, be fun. Stick to the techniques that inform you on how to not get tired when running and you are sure to enjoy the sport.


Last night I invited my brothers for dinner to watch the premiere of the last season of the ABC's television series Lost. We have been following this show for the past 4 years so we are excited the final season has finally started to give us the answers to all the mysteries and entangled stories that have us so confused. We all have our theories and interpretations and have long discussions about the characters and the hidden meanings behind this and that. Not since I was in college (early 1990's) and followed Friends and Seinfeld in "Must see TV" on thursday nights in NBC, have I been so excited about a tv series. This must sound silly, but I admit I don't get to watch a lot of tv between work, parenting and being a wife, daughter and friend.
As part of our meal, I made my version of Cheese Fondue. Swiss fondue originated in Switzerland in the 18th century in the canton of Neuchatel. The word fondue has its roots in the french word "fondre" (to melt) and its past participle "fondu" (melted). The traditional swiss fondue includes rubbing garlic in the botton of the melting pot ("caquelon"), and melting Gruyére (hard cheese) and Emmenthal (semisoft cheese) with white wine and Kirsh (cherry liqueur). Some recipes suggest adding cornstarch or flour to help incorporate the ingredients to become a semi-liquid substance. Temperature is key because you don't want it to be too hot that it burns or coagulates the cheese or too low that the cheese mixture becomes hard.
When Emilio and I got married, we got a fondue melting pot from Le Creuset as a present. It took me several years to take it out of the box and use it. Yes, I was afraid of it! Now its one of my favorite things to use in the kitchen. Its fun and easy for a small group of guests (maybe you can make it for the Superbowl!) but not for large parties. Make your fondue in your gas stove top if you have one (simmer) and have your guests gather in the kitchen or use a gel alcohol burner under the frame to put it at the dinner table. I don't particularly like using tealights because its harder to control heat. I use Cointreau instead of Kirsh. Cognac will also do the trick. I mince the garlic and leave it in the mixture instead of just rubbing the sides of the pot. Last but not least, don't forget about eating "la religieuse" (the nun) or the thin crust of toasted cheese left at the bottom of the pot. Delicious! Bon appetit!
1. Put extra virgin olive oil and minced garlic in pot and allow to simmer a few minutes. Do not burn garlic.
3. Have crusty bread cut in cubes and skewers or forks ready for dipping.
Note: I also make a version of muenster cheese and white cheddar which my kids adore. Just substitute the gruyére and comte with these cheeses and follow the same directions.
The possibilities are endless. You may also use Vacherin and Sbrinz as alternative cheeses.


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Facebook's GlobalCoin May Be A 'Historic Initiative,' Say RBC Analysts
Jun 14, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. UTC Updated Jun 14, 2019 at 7:02 p.m. UTC
Facebook's "crypto opportunity" comes with high expectations.
"We believe this may prove to be one of the most important initiatives in the history of the company to unlock new engagement and revenue streams," RBC Capital Markets' Mark Mahaney and Zachary Schwartzman said in a note on Thursday.
The two experts expect the currency to be used for payments, commerce, applications and gaming — across Facebook's ecosystem that includes image-based social media platform Instagram and encrypted messaging service WhatsApp.
Mahaney and Schwartzman also repeated previously reported expectations that Facebook will release their currency's white paper on June 18, following in Satoshi's footsteps to explain the fundamental protocols that will underpin Libra, the internal codename for the project.
RBC said it plans to offer an analysis of the paper when it's released, "to help investors analyze the underlying cryptoeconomics of the token."
The currency is rumored to be a stablecoin backed by a number of global fiat currencies.
It has been in development for more than six months — though the company indicated it has contemplated enveloping cryptocurrency into the social network as far back as the end of 2017 — and has 100 staff working on its development. This includes two former compliance managers that migrated from Coinbase in May.
Facebook allegedly will offer employees the option to take their salary in the new currency. It has not been confirmed if the $514 billion company will offer incentive packages in GlobalCoin.
"More people will turn to bitcoin for one simple reason—bitcoin is scarce, while Facebook's cryptocurrency is not. People will migrate over time to the most honest ledger for storing their hard-earned wealth—and that's not fiat currencies or derivatives thereof, including Facebook's cryptocurrency," wrote Caitlin Long of the Wyoming Blockchain Task Force.
Now everyone is as excited about the product. Crypto-notable Charlie Shrem said:
I'm just gonna say it.
I think the "FacebookCoin" is an attempt by big tech, banks and credit card companies to lure people away from Bitcoin into "better, easier, crypto", which is nothing more than a fiat coin being masqueraded as crypto.
Millions will be fooled.
A lobbyist from Standard Chartered will join the Facebook crypto-unit staff in September, possibly to assist with political and regulatory scrutiny in the EU. Facebook emissaries have reportedly been having lunch with the Governor of the Bank of England to see how the project may progress in the country amid Brexit.
Visa, Mastercard, PayPal and Uber are all backing GlobalCoin to the tune of $10 million dollars. This is in addition to the $1 billion in VC funding Nathanial Popper of the New York Times has reported that Facebook is seeking, either as an investment or for collateral.
For as much as Facebook has raised, the company has also acquired smart contracts producer, Chainspace, to assist development.
RBC has an outperform rating on Facebook with a price target of $250 a share. Facebook's stock is up more than 35% this year as of Thursday's close of $177.47 a share.
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Watch Gonna Do, Signed CD
2. Sweet Nothin's
3. Will You Love Me Tomorrow
4. Tell Him
5. It's So Funny I Could Cry
6. You Don't Have To Be A Baby To Cry
7. Bedtime Stories
9. That Boy John
10. Say Nothin' Don't Tell
11. School Is Over
12. Give Me Love
13. Whatcha Gonna Do
14. Everybody Knows
15. The Last One To Be Loved
16. You Don't Know
18. Hands Off
19. When You Move You Lose
20. Tastes Sour Don't It
21. Heart And Soul
22. Don't Take All Night
23. You Don't Know Like I Know
24. Two Little People
25. That's Really Some Good
26. Swingin' Tight
27. Just Walk In My Shoes
28. Ev'ry Day
Number of CDs:1
Recording Type:Studio
Recording Mode:Stereo
The split of Billie Davis' 1960s recordings between three different labels seems to have made it impossible to compile a truly definitive retrospective of her work, which would take two CDs if it were to be complete. Should you want everything she recorded between her two separate stints with Decca Records, however, this compilation is exemplary, even if its omission of that Decca material (which included all three of her British chart hits) means that this shouldn't be mistaken for a best-of. All of her 1963-1966 singles for Columbia and Piccadilly (including her duets as half of Keith & Billie) are on this 28-track anthology, along with five previously unreleased 1963 cuts (two studio outtakes and three live performances). These show Davis to be a singer worthy of attention by serious British Invasion fans, yet not one who was quite good enough to demand re-investigation by less intense specialists. Influenced by both girl group and soul, she had a perky, girlish, vibrato-heavy sound that wasn't far off the standards of, say, Lulu. Yet she was clearly not in the same league as Lulu either vocally or in terms of the quality of the material she recorded. Some of the tracks are dull or hindered with cheaper, more dated early-'60s British pop production than the likes of Dusty Springfield or Lulu ever had to overcome. Still, there are some very good songs here, like the sassy, swaggering "Whatcha Gonna Do" -- the one track here you could peg as a should-have-been hit that never was -- and its swinging, infectiously catchy girl group-ish B-side, "Everybody Knows." Other singles (like 1966's "Just Walk in My Shoes"/"Ev'ry Day") showed her gravitating toward credible blue-eyed soul, and "The Last One to Be Loved" is a good and sumptuously orchestrated cover of a Bacharach/David song that's highly reminiscent of Dionne Warwick's mid-'60s recordings -- no real surprise, since Warwick herself recorded it too. The duets with Keith Powell (billed to Keith & Billie), however, were tame soul-pop tunes that undermined her strengths. The liner notes give a good account of Davis' career during this hitless period, and if you pick this up in conjunction with the compilation Tell Him: The Decca Years, you'll have everything you need to hear by the singer. ~ Richie Unterberger


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Koma est une série de bande dessinée suisse scénarisée par Pierre Wazem et dessinée par Frederik Peeters, publiée par Les Humanoïdes Associés en six volumes sortis entre 2003 et 2008.

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Genèse de l'œuvre
Frederik Peeters, dessinateur de la série, conçoit le projet de Koma au début de la création de Pilules bleues et le propose à Pierre Wazem, qui est immédiatement intéressé : .

Le travail concernant Koma était précisément réparti : .

Pour Peeters, créer Koma était sa « sucrerie » : .

Analyse
Pour Lelittéraire.com, les décors .

Publication
Initialement publiée en six volumes entre 2003 et 2008, la série est regroupée en une intégrale en noir et blanc sortie en , rééditée en couleur en mars 2013 puis en  à l'occasion des 40 ans des Humanoïdes Associés.

Albums

Bibliographie

Liens externes
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Notes et références

Série de bande dessinée suisse
Bande dessinée fantastique

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Abu Dhabi has some of the most luxurious golf courses in the middle east: along with modern clubhouses, tremendous course designs and abundant sunshine there are many reasons to visit this golfing destination.
Golf.extra has therefore, with the support of the Abu Dhabi Tourism Board, Etihad Airways and the golf courses of Abu Dhabi, been able to bring the Abu Dhabi Golf Festival to life in 2017.
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Villas will spoil you with its Arabian service, closeness to the airport and short travel times to the golf clubs. This destination is a perfect winter getaway to enjoy beautiful sunshine and start the new golf season.
The luxurious 27 hole Abu Dhabi Golf Club awaits with its property size of 162 ha. The golf course is one of the most famous and luxurious Golf Clubs in the middle east and presents a unique image with its clubhouse which is modelled after a falcon. The wings of the falcon spread widely over the entire golf course and are visible on the entire property.
The Yas Links Golf Club is the middle east´s first links course and belongs to the most sought after courses in the United Arab Emirates. The Kyle Philipps design is challenging for golfers of all abilities. The property is located directly at the sea on one of the biggest natural islands of Abu Dhabi and offers spectacular views over the entire golf course.
The Saadiyat Beach Golf Club is a highly regarded Championship venue with many bunkers and breathtaking views of the sea.


The Amber fort is 11 km north of Jaipur. It was the Maharaja's palace before the city of Jaipur was built, in the early eighteenth century.
I was attracted to this image because the light and gestures resembled George Seurat's famous painting, "Sunday Afternoon at the Grande Jatte" (a park on the Seine, west of Paris). The one difference was the monkeys. Or so I thought.
They were ignoring me only because other tourists were present.


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De Grand Prix-wegrace van Indianapolis 2008 was de veertiende race van het wereldkampioenschap wegrace-seizoen 2008. De race werd verreden op 14 september 2008 op de Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana, Verenigde Staten. Het was de eerste editie van deze race.

Het evenement werd ingekort vanwege hevige regenval, veroorzaakt door orkaan Ike. De regen begon te vallen met nog zeven ronden te gaan in de 125cc-race. Twee derde van de afstand van deze race was echter al verreden, waardoor de race afgevlagd kon worden en er volledige punten konden worden uitgedeeld. De intensiteit van de regen zorgde er vervolgens voor dat de 250cc-race werd uitgesteld tot na de MotoGP-race. Deze race startte op de geplande tijd en ging door tot ronde 21, waarna het te hard ging waaien om nog verder te kunnen rijden. Twee derde van de race was al verreden en er werden volledige punten uitgereikt. De wind bleef waaien na afloop van de race, wat ervoor zorgde dat de 250cc-race werd afgelast.

Uitslag

MotoGP

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De 250cc-race werd afgelast vanwege hevige regenval, veroorzaakt door orkaan Ike.

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Swiss Fort Knox son dos altamente seguras data centers bajo los Alpes suizos, diseñados para dar "acceso de largo término a activos digitales culturales y científicos ".

Las cajas selladas contienen claves para descifrar los formatos digitales obsoletos para generaciones futuras. Y están almacenados en las instalaciones conocidas como Swiss Fort Knox. En ese búnker de los Alpes suizos, algunos investigadores europeos depositaron un 'genoma digital' que servirá de modelo a las generaciones futuras para leer los datos almacenados usando tecnología obsoleta. Acompañados por guardias de seguridad, los científicos transportaron una cápsula del tiempo a través de un laberinto de túneles y cinco zonas de seguridad hasta una cámara acorazada cerca de las pistas de esquí de la estación de Gstaad.

La caja sellada contiene una clave para descifrar los formatos digitales entonces obsoletos, que serán almacenados durante el próximo cuarto de siglo tras una puerta de varias toneladas, lo suficientemente fuerte como para resistir un ataque nuclear en esas instalaciones de almacenamiento de datos.

, afirmó el bibliotecario británico Adam Farquhar, uno de los dos archivista e informáticos encargados de instalar la cápsula.

Esta cápsula es la culminación de un proyecto de cuatro años denominado "Planetas", que se basa en la experiencia de 16 bibliotecas europeas, archivos e instituciones de investigación, para preservar los recursos digitales existentes en el mundo, como el hardware y el software, y que se han ido reemplazando a un ritmo vertiginoso.

, comentó Farquhar, coordinador del proyecto de 15 millones de euros.

, agregó. Ya se han creado alrededor de 100 gigas de datos -el equivalente a 24 t de libros- por cada individuo del planeta, que van desde las fotos de las vacaciones hasta registros sanitarios, según dijeron los organizadores del proyecto, añadiendo que eso implica a más de mil millones de discos de CD con datos en todo el mundo.

Mientras los avances tecnológicos ayudan a las personas a vivir más tiempo, el periodo de la tecnología se acorta, lo que supone que la Unión Europea pierde activos de información digital por valor de al menos 3.000 millones de euros al año, indicaron los expertos.

Los estudios muestran que los formatos comunes de almacenamiento de datos, como CD y DVD, duran 20 años, mientras que los formatos de archivos digitales tienen una esperanza de vida de cinco a siete años solamente, y el hardware incluso menos.

, aseguró Andreas Rauber, profesor de la Universidad de Tecnología de Viena y que participa en este proyecto.  Sin el soporte de software y sin los sistemas operativos compatibles, y sabiendo lo que es un disco, que nos permita solamente leer los archivos será totalmente imposible, puntualizó Farquhar.

El proyecto espera preservar los "datos del ADN", la información y las utilidades para acceder y leer material digital histórico y disminuir la pérdida de memoria digital en los próximos siglos.

Véase también
 Centro de respaldo

Referencias

Enlaces externos

 Sitio oficial
 Informe de autoevaluación de CPD Servicios Informáticos Universidad de Salamanca
 Autoevaluación de sistemas informáticos Universidad de Sevilla

Gestión de datos


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Q: PHP: how to update user logged in timer without using AJAX calls I am creating a web application named Online Exam using PHP+MySQL and AngularJS. Now I am getting some trouble on project like changing the user looged in status. Let us take this condition as a example:

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*Suppose a authorized user/student successfully logged in online exam section(After successfully logged current time will be inserted in the db in exam_start_time column as unix timestamp format and exam_status will be set as 'ACTIVE`.

*1hr(60 min) countdown timer is initialize for him/her as per the inserted exam_start_time in db.

*Now suppose after 15 min the system shuts down automatically, then if user logged in again(In same system or other) then the countdown timer should be set for 45 minutes only.

*Previously I was updating the last_activity_time in our table in every 10 sec(using ajax calls). but now I want to change this way, Is there any way like(socket or network programming using PHP) to update the column.

Here is my table structure which is managing user logged in status

Please give me some suggestions on it.

A: A Php socket server programming tutorial : http://www.christophh.net/2012/07/24/php-socket-programming/

A: Sockets, as Pascal Le Merrer mentioned, is IMO your best option. But beware of Apache! Every WebSocket holds one Apache thread, and Apache wasn't designed to do that. when too many (and by too many I mean few dozen) clients connect to your site, it will crash. (I've been there while trying to implement long polling/comet, ended up using NodeJS. If you're using nginx, it is more likely that it will become low on resources and effective, but there are also other ways. Take a look here:
Using WebSocket on Apache server
If you find this uncomfortable/hard to learn, try also another idea:
try to add hidden iFrame to your exam page, pointing to prepared site that updates database row. Use javascript to refresh this page every 10-15 seconds. Every refresh causes update of specific row in DB, using current date and time. It should work (not tested, but give it a try).


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Home Andalucia Bar and restaurant bosses gather in Marbella's old town to plead for...
Bar and restaurant bosses gather in Marbella's old town to plead for support to keep businesses from closing
Hundreds of hospitality staff and bosses united in the square demand from the government team measures to protect small businesses in Marbella.
Kirsty Mckenzie
31 Oct, 2020 @ 10:30
OWNERS and employees from bars, shops and restaurant's across Marbella's Old Town joined forces yesterday in a peaceful protest.
Business owners and staff gathered together in the famous Orange Square asking the City Council for direct 'real and urgent' aid to face the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic and avoid 'the catastrophe of closure'.
Wearing masks and all black clothing, demonstrators held posters reading 'RIP Commercio Marbella' and clapped and cheered outside the Council Office.
They say that they have received nothing in eight months from the Marbella Council by way of financial support and that a number of businesses have been forced as the tourist industry came to halt amidst the pandemic.
In March and April there was talk of an economic reactivation plan with a budget of €140 million, but those organising the protest say that they have not heard of a single business receiving any money at all.
Italian expat Emanuele Crisci, who runs Restaurante Tartufo in the Old Town with wife Hollie Shaw, told Olive Press that impact of COVID-19 has had a devastating affect on hundreds of businesses.
He told Olive Press: "We are so reliant on tourists here, locals never come up to the Old Town. The rent is so expensive in the area and without any support from the council businesses are struggling to survive."
Wife Holly, who gave birth to their second child five months ago, added: "As a business we have personally seen a 75 per cent decline but costs remain astronomical.
"The local government has allegedly withheld a large amount of funds from the local businesses to help with the economic covid crisis, which I think has been given by the EU.
"We believe almost all other councils in Spain have delivered funds already to their local businesses but it is true to say that no business has received any financial support."
The campaign group, made up of business owners and staff from the Old Town, are pleading with the City Council to provide direct subsidies of at least €3,000 euros per business to assist them with rental payments.
Organiser and spokesman Pablo Domínguez said: "Other councils in Spain, like Mijas City Council, have been helping local businesses since March with subsidies of between €3,000 and €6,000 euros per business but we have received nothing.
"The Council here are now taking about using €700,000 to put up Christmas lights that no one will see. We want to see that money go to local businesses instead so that we don't have to close. Without support no businesses will be here next year."
"We are not thinking about decorating our businesses, but about how we pay our rent during the winter months."
"It is beyond urgent," said Gordon Loughnane. "Every day another business is closing and no one is helping us. We're here to make sure that changes. We can only hope the Council will listen."
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