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Since his orchestral debut at age 11, pianist Alex McDonald has soloed with the Orquesta Sinfónica del Estado de Mexico, the Louisiana Philharmonic, the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, and the Utah Symphony Orchestra, among others. He has performed across the United States as well as in Israel, Mexico, Canada, Japan, and South Korea; additionally, he has been a featured performer on PBS, WRR (Dallas/Fort Worth), NPR, and WQXR (New York City). Awards include second prizes at the 2007 New Orleans International Piano Competition and 2001 Gina Bachauer International Young Artist Piano Competition, and 2008 Harvey Fellowship by the Mustard Seed Foundation. In 2013, he was a participant in the Fourteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.
Dr. McDonald is currently the festival director for Basically Beethoven, a thriving summer concert series in downtown Dallas' Arts District. He has taught at Texas Woman's University, Richland College, and The Juilliard School, where he also was a Teaching Fellow for both the Literature and Materials and Piano Minor departments. Additionally, his private piano students have been admitted to Juilliard and Eastman, and have performed at Carnegie's Weill Hall and on WRR. His recent program "Music for Animals" was hailed by Theater Jones as one of its "Concerts of the Year" for 2016. Texas Music Teacher's Association recently awarded him the 2017 Outstanding Achievement Award in teaching.
Dr. McDonald received his pre-college training under Lois Nielson, his bachelor's degree from the New England Conservatory with Academic Honors and Distinction in Performance under Russell Sherman, and his master's and doctoral degrees from Juilliard under Yoheved Kaplinsky and Julian Martin. His doctoral document, a source study on manuscripts and editions for Liszt's Sonata in B Minor, has been cited in the most recent edition of the sonata by Alfred Publishers, edited by Nancy Bricard.
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FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Sept. 16, 2013 – Middle and high school science teachers from across the United States have returned from the second ECO Classroom session - a unique and innovative professional development program that provides hands-on environmental experiences instructors can bring back to their classrooms. The Northrop Grumman Foundation, in collaboration with Conservation International, created the program to help teachers inspire students to pursue science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers and become our next generation of environmental scientists.
In July, teachers from Mississippi, Texas, California and Illinois traveled to Costa Rica. While there, they spent 10 days at Conservation International's Tropical Ecology Assessment and Monitoring (TEAM) Network's ( www.teamnetwork.org ) Volcan Barva site at La Selva Biological Station and Braulio Carillo National Park. At La Selva they conducted group projects collecting data on tropical biodiversity, which they turned into lessons to share with their students back home.
Teachers also visited coffee and banana plantations, learned about the extensive plant diversity and botanical records of the region, rafted the local Sarapiqui and Puerto Viejo rivers and observed monkeys, peccaries, toucans and a host of other tropical species.
Chris Mihealsick, a teacher from Westwood High School in Austin, Texas, said, "We had the amazing opportunity to learn the TEAM protocol for measuring vegetation cover in a tropical rainforest. We then got to work on our individual research project comparing the vegetation, and therefore carbon sequestration, of old-growth versus secondary forest."
"Understanding how forests store carbon is crucial to students' understanding of climate change," said Morgan Cottle, project manager at Conservation International and co-leader of ECO Classroom. "By learning the TEAM protocol for monitoring vegetation and carbon storage, teachers can show their students how scientists conduct research to learn more about climate change."
During the 2012-2013 school year, teachers from the inaugural ECO Classroom parlayed their experiences into lessons – increasing the percentage of students collecting field data by 63 percent. Additionally, their travel-inspired lessons, stories and photos were valuable contributions to the first group's teaching this past year. Teachers created dozens of lessons about their experiences in Costa Rica – opening up their students' worldview in ways that may not have been possible without ECO Classroom.
The application period for the 2014 ECO classroom professional development trip will open in October 2013. To learn more, or apply to participate, visit: www.northropgrumman.com/ecoclassroom .
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Cannabis is a growing like a weed! The third annual Emerald Conference was held early February this year in San Diego, CA, USA and the turnout was incredible. From a general point of view, the cannabis industry is undergoing changes that will provide consumer's confidence for their safety. From a chromatographer's perspective, we get a unique view of how the changes will be monitored, what analytes are going to be tested, types of matrices, extraction needs, etc. and to see how we fit into propelling cannabis testing into the future. In the same sense, we also understand the challenges of being without a federal regulating body and the importance of testing different components. The Emerald Conference provided a venue by which the industry can come together to discuss the major challenges in cannabis such as: cannabinoid potency, terpene profiling, residual solvents, and pesticides. What leads to further confusion is that the analytical chromatographers have to measure components at percent levels (such as THC) while at the same time screen for trace level compounds (e.g. pesticides) at the parts per billion level. Analyzing what we learned at this conference helps us become better equipped at solving cannabis chromatography problems.
Historically, cannabis has been grouped into the toxicology industry as it is still considered a Schedule I substance by the federal government, but due to recent state's legalization, the cannabis industry has become independent with a large chromatography focus. Concerns we see in the food industry are similar to what we see in cannabis, such as food labeling and pesticides. Due to the illegal status at the federal level in the United States, there is effectively no definitive data or guidance regarding the use of pesticides on cannabis. Therefore, individual states are left scrambling to develop best practices. With limited information, laboratories, processors, and end-users are left wondering what the acceptable levels of pesticides are, what should be expected, and how to analyze them. The Emerald Conference addressed this and focused on QuEChERS (Quick-Easy-Cheap-Effective-Rugged-Safe) as the preferred sample preparation technique to extract the multi-residue pesticides from their flower matrix followed by HPLC (high performance liquid chromatography) or GC (gas chromatography).
Extraction is an interesting aspect to this industry. While many people may think of the flower as the principle product, there are several techniques and procedures that produce extracts eventually used in end-user products (i.e. Oils infused food or drinks or concentrates for vape pens). There were several conversations on topics such as supercritical fluid extractions (SFC) and butane extractions as well as the subsequent analysis to determine potency and purity from residual solvents. It will be very interesting to monitor which direction extractions will go depending on the future needs of the industry.
Another hurdle in the cannabis industry is proficiency testing. In developing tests, standards, and methods, international organizing bodies have been collaborating to design an effective program. A discussion was held presenting the challenges and future developments for these laboratories and the future looks promising. Variations between labs were smaller and for the most part the results were more consistent. Attendees who were proficient in other industries such as pharmaceutical, environmental, and food testing typically have experience working within the constraints of guidance documents from various regulatory or other authoritative bodies. However, partially due to the youth of this industry, many cannabis business operators lack familiarity with proper method validation, knowledge of laboratory practices and other aspects of operating a reliable testing facility. Nevertheless, it is refreshing to hear the discussion people were having in trying to improve their analytical work and be part of the process to develop solutions to these problems.
The primary topics of interests at the conference has remained the same. The industry is seeking guidance on pesticide and residual solvent analysis; more cannabinoids are being analyzed for potency; and terpenes are being analyzed more as growers and processors seek to understand more about this product. Lastly, proficiency testing standards are being developed with the goal of being part of the process by which testing laboratories can obtain accreditation. The outcome of all of these talks were unified in their purpose: to work towards a cannabis testing solution that makes the products safer and regulated with the best interest in mind. Phenomenex looks forward to again sponsoring this conference in 2018.
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By family we mean the parents and children. Originally it meant the mother and children till they were weaned away. These are days when the extended joint family is non-existent in the West and family goes back to the mother and the child till he is weaned away. Still, the family
is a sociological fact that cannot be ignored,
is a biological reality that cannot be abolished.
It has grown to be a joint family of 45, reduced to a nuclear family of 5 or 3 and now can be seen even as 2, a parent and a child. Our issues are what the family was in the past, what it is now, whether it has a future.
It is true the role family played so far was crucial and there is no other agency to replace it. It is equally true that a family cannot educate a child which a school does. Neither the family, nor the school can ever give him the experience SOCIETY gives. Further, there is an arena whose teachings cannot be had from family, school, company or society. It is one's own inner life that shapes him as an Individual.
The Individual is emerging into his own NOW.
It is in this light we have to evaluate the role of family either in the East or West.
Basic rules are:
- Family that is crucial and essential is only a passing phase in the evolving society, as marriage is.
- Wherever family has still a role to play, it will remain.It will disappear from places which have outgrown its need.
-Values that can be taught can be taught only by the family.
- Values that are to be self acquired can only be acquired by oneself.
- Discipline can be given by the school.
- Society can teach caution negatively.
- Society reveals to a man the basic human possibilities.
- Family unveils the dark recesses of human nature.
- Affection is fostered in the family.
- Manners are cultivated in the school.
- Personality is shaped by the external society.
- Spiritual openings are found INSIDE.
In societies where education is widespread and Mind is formed, family will be on the way out.
Emotional, vital societies will benefit by the family as it fosters the bondage between members.
That nation which grows into a FAMILY in its collective emotion either basing itself on the unit of the family or by dissolving it, will help create the next human goal of human unity and world government.

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The Hon. Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole has inaugurated the National Steering Committee for the Diabetes Awareness and Care Project (DAC), in Nigeria.
While inaugurating the DAC Committee recently in Abuja, the Minister of Health, Prof. Adewole noted that the Federal Government was commitment to safeguarding the health of Nigerians and improving diabetes care in Nigeria.
The Minister informed that '' the Non- Communicable Disease Division of the FMOH in Collaboration with the Health Strategy and Delivery Foundation (HSDF) and with the support of the World Diabetes Foundation (WDF), has embarked on this project ,which will first be implemented in two states of the country namely FCT and Imo Sates,'' he added .
Prof Adewole stressed that the aim of the project was to increase diabetes awareness, improve access to care and strengthen two way referral systems for Diabeties in Imo and FCT.
He pointed that '' the finalization of the National Guideline for prevention and control of diabetes in Nigeria which took place earlier this month is an integral part of this project. It is expected that the Guideline will ensure standardized protocol for medical care and patient self – management education to prevent acute complication and reduce the risk of long term complications among Nigerians living with the disease''.
To this end, The Minister said that the Main Objectives of the project among other also include are, To improve information available for institution of an informed interventions for Diabetes and To improve access to Diabetes care through training of 220 Health care workers at PHC Level and screening of at least 30,000 individuals per state for T2DM in Imo and FCT to improve case findings for Diabetes.
Prof Adewole emphasized that the project was to last for 3 years(2018-2021) , adding that part of the terms of implementing the project was for the Constitution of the project to provide both oversight and guidelines as well as ensuring the terms of the implementation are adhered to.
He commended the World Diabetes Foundation and Health Strategy and Delivery Foundation for the support and efforts to ensure this day becomes a reality.
In his welcome address, the Permanent Secretary, FMOH, Mr. Abdallahi Mashi, who was represented by the Director, Public Health, Dr. Evelyn Ngige, said that the prevalence of diabetes in Nigeria was increasing with current WHO figures estimates at 3.4% ,local studies carried out by researchers have figures from 3-10%.
Responding on behalf of the Chairperson of the Committee, Dr. Evelyn Ngige ,Prof. Felicia Anumah, Member, pledged that the committee was committed the task ahead and would deliver on its mandate.


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Friday, June 9, 2017 - Wise County Messenger
The 200 block of Weatherford Street between Sherman and Jacksboro streets in front of the fire hall will be shut down during the event due to heavy pedestrian traffic.FISHING DERBY – The 2017 Kid's All-American Fishing Derby is this Saturday from 8-11 a.m. at Black Creek Lake. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m., and prizes will be awarded from 11:30 to noon. Bait, cane fishing poles, hot dogs and drinks are provided free. Prizes will be awarded for largest fish, smallest fish and most fish. For information, call the LBJ Grasslands at 940-627-5475.BOYD FUN FEST – Boyd Fun Fest is this Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Boyd Community Center, 420 E Morton Ave. The event will include a petting zoo, bounce house, bouncy boxing ring, pie eating contest, pony rides, face painting, dig zone, bubbles and other outdoor activities, children's games (with prizes), dunking booth, snow cone stand, two food trucks, more than 16 vendor booths, car show, 50/50 washer tournament and a pie baking contest. For more information, call Alicia Smith at 940-433-5166.MOVIE NIGHT – Rhome Veterans Movie Night is 6:30 p.m. today. The movie "Hacksaw Ridge" will be shown in the Rhome Public Library Activity Room. The free event is sponsored by the Rhome Public Library and the Rhome Veterans.YOUTH SIGN-UPS – Chico Youth Football and Chico Youth Cheer sign-ups are 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, at Robinson Park.MOVIE AT THE POOL – Bridgeport Box Office presents "Moana" at the Bridgeport City Pool tonight. The pool opens at noon and will be open throughout the day. Movie starts at dusk. Admission for the pool is $3 for ages 10 and up; $2 for ages 4-9; 3 and under are free. Call Bridgeport Parks and Recreation at 940-683-3480.SWEETWATER HOMECOMING – The Sweetwater Cemetery Homecoming is Sunday. Preaching is at 11, lunch at noon followed by the business meeting.CEMETERY MEETING – The Garvin Cemetery Association meets Sunday. Dinner is at noon followed by the business meeting.AUTHOR TO SPEAK – Local Author Jennifer Jasper will be a guest speaker at the Rhome Public Library 10 a.m. Saturday presenting her book, "Who Came Home?" The story is based on her father who was in the armed forces during WWII in England.FUNERALS – Service for Marshall Dale Wilson, 59, of Hurst, formerly of Wise County is 3 p.m. today at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home in Colleyville. Visitation begins at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Plainview Cemetery in Krum.MEMORIAL service for Fern H...
A Minnesota child dies by suicide - Minnesota Public Radio News (blog)
Always willing to sacrifice himself, he sought out others who needed a laugh or some reassurance. Colin loved making pinewood derby cars with his Dad and earned the Star rank in Boy Scouts. He grew to like working in the yard with his Mom. Fishing was a hobby he enjoyed so long as the fish went free uninjured. Last October he happily confirmed his baptism. Recently he earned a school letter in Fitness Center. Colin had many plans for the future.Colin will continue to be dearly missed by his father Larry, mother Tamara, his big sisters Elizabeth and Sarah, Grandma Kathleen Morrissey, Gramma Judy DeMott, aunts, uncles, cousins, classmates, friends, teachers, community members, and so many more people than he could ever have realized. There is no room for whys, blame, or regrets; just random acts of Colin (silliness and love). We must all go forward and live. The seeds of love Colin planted will continue to grow. All who might find healing and closure are welcome to attend services. Service Thursday, April 27, 2017, 11:00 A.M. at SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 14107 Hudson Road South, Afton. Private interment Evergreen Cemetery, Afton. Visitation Wednesday, April 26, 2017 3:00-8:00 P.M. at BRADSHAW CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTER, 2800 Curve Crest Boulevard, Stillwater and also one-half hour prior to the service at the church.All those who might find healing and closure are welcome.Having known Colin or the family is not a requirement.Talking to or hugging the family is optional. There are no right (or wrong) words anyway.Attire need not be formal or black. Given the option, Colin would wear shorts and a screen printed T-shirt (preferably green) any day of the week.Do not bring whys – there are no answers.Do not seek blame – there is nothing and no one to attach it to.Do not have regrets – Colin would never want anyone to feel bad.Tears and sorrow are welcome; but so are laughter, jokes, joy, and especially group hugs. Colin loved to be in the middle of a group hug.Instead of flowers, please make a contribution to either Boy Scout Troop 9226 or SAVE-Suicide Awareness Voices of Education.Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for Minnesota teenagers.
Most importantly, he cherished his time with his family and friends.One of his most enjoyable activities was traveling to the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby on the First Saturday of May (winning some and losing more), for many years to visit special friends, Richard and Joy Hartlage, and their family, of Louisville, Kentucky.Steve's creativity was always evident in areas such as cooking, art, humor and writing. His handwritten reflections and remarks to family members were among his most thoughtful gestures.Survivors include: his wife of nearly fifty-two years, Kay Bode; two daughters, Elizabeth "Libby" Block (Jerry), and Melodie Tharp (James) of Jefferson City; one brother, Gerald Bode (Laura) of Rockton, Illinois; two sisters, Elaine Bode-Oliver (Del) of Jefferson City; and Sharon Bode Messimer of The Woodlands, Texas; six grandchildren, Devin Block (Nicole) of Ashland, Amber Block of Taos, Madison Routon (Ethan) of Eldon; and Esther Tharp, Cora Tharp, and Timothy Tharp of Jefferson City; five great-grandchildren, Alexus "Lexi" Stark, Eli Routon, Anniston Block, Laethen Block, and Montana Routon, and another great-grandchild due in May; ten beautiful nieces and grand nieces; sister-in-law, Mary Bode; and brothers-in-law, Richard Bryan and Charles Bryan.He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, James Richard Bode.Visitation will be at Freeman Mortuary from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. Monday, April 3, 2017, with a prayer service to be conducted at 3:15 p.m. in the Freeman Chapel.A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at St. Martin Catholic Church with the Reverend Fred Elskamp officiating. Graveside services and interment with military honors will be conducted at the St. Martin Catholic Church Cemetery.Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the St. Martin Catholic Education Foundation, the Vitae Foundation, or the Wounded Warrior Project.Steve participated in the Memory and Aging Project with Washington University in St. Louis for several years and donated his brain for research purposes. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Freeman Mortuary.
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February 13, 1968, to Vernon and Cheryl Rhoades. "Mikie" bowled his first 300 on March 16, 2017. He was forever faithful to the Huskers and Dallas Cowboys. He loved NASCAR and often participated in derby races."Mikie" will be missed by his wife, Andrea; children, Jessica, Anthony, Stephanie and Aaron; step-daughter, Alicia; parents, Vernon (Cheryl) Rhoades; mother-in-law, Barbara Bienka; sisters, Tammy Siedband and Candice Coffman; brother, Chris Rhoades. He also leaves behind three beautiful grandchildren; his best buddies, Frank and Scott; and many cousins, aunts, and uncles. He was dearly loved.A celebration of "Mikie's" life will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 29, at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, 5200 R St. Visitation will be held from 6-9 p.m., Tuesday, March 28, at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the family for future designation. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.lincolnccfh.com.
Ernest 'Cotton' Young (1947-2017) - Independent reporter
Conway Springs, Kan.; nine grandchildren, Ty, Tanner, Emma, Kade, Konner, Kage, Aiden, Adeline, Kamilah and Kadance; sister, Janie (Wayne) Blakemore of Tyro, Kan.; brothers, Ronald (Joyce) Young of Derby, Kan., Tom (Denise) Young of Black Creek, Ga.; step-grandchildren, Justice, Josh and Deanna Bidwell; father of step-grandchildren and friend, Michael Bidwell.Cotton was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Marie Young. Cotton passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, March 17, 2017, having reached the age of 70 years old.A memorial graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 1, at the Leon Cemetery, led by Pastor Mike Ray of the Leon First Baptist Church.Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to the Leon First Baptist Church, 914 N. Main, Leon, Kan. 67074, or the COPD Foundation, 3300 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Miami, Fla. 33134, or Interim Hospice, 9920 East Harry, Wichita, Kan. 67207 in care of the funeral home.Please sign his online guest book and leave a memory of Cotton at www.carlsonkirbymoris.com...
Suffield Obituary: John Adams, 83 - Patch.com
John Derby Adams, 83, of Enfield, passed quietly on March 8, 2017 at Suffield By The River, Suffield, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. John was predeceased by the love of his life, Rita, with whom he was blessed to share 53 years of marriage. John was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Woodward and Rachel Adams on May 9, 1933. He graduated from Shady Side Academy in 1950, Yale University in 1954 and the University of Connecticut School of Law in 1959. Except for several years when he served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut beginning in 1963, he was engaged in the private practice of law, first in solo practice and since 1983 partnered with his daughter at Adams & Eliason. John served as the Town Attorney for the Town of Enfield from 1967 to 1977, and in 1977 was appointed by Governor Ella Grasso as a Hearing Officer for the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities. He was also a board member for many years for...
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Howland High School.Kathy worked for Cortland Banks for over 25 years, retiring as a head teller. She enjoyed shooting pool on her pool league. Kathy never missed the Kentucky Derby. She was also very fond of her "furry" children, her German Shepherds, Smoke, Sheena, Keymo and Dozer.She is survived by her father, Fred Belko, Sr.; her brothers, Stephen (Connie) Belko and Fred (Donna) Belko, Jr.; sister-in-law, Stephanie Belko; nieces, Jessica (Dan) Ciufi, Melissa (Dan) Vodhanel, Stephanie (Alex) Gottuso and Kristen Belko and nephews, Craig and Zander Belko.Kathy is preceded in death by her husband, William J. "Stupid" Burke; her mother, Helen and brother, John Belko.Friends may call 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at the Lane Funeral Home, Roberts-Clark Chapel, 180 Garfield Dr. NE , Warren, Ohio; where Rev. Michael A. Sabella will conduct the funeral service at 6:00 p.m.Visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com to share memories and condolences with Kathy's family.Order Flowers HereShare this:Related PostsAdvertisement...


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Q: Parser delegate logic getting stuck in infinite loop
I am currently trying to sort out some logic to check an array for any values.. if there are no values I want to restrict what cells the user can access in the tableview, so they don't waste their time trying to display values that are not there.
This is what my parser delegate code looks like
- (void)parserDidEndDocument:(NSXMLParser *)parser
{
    if (dataSetToParse == @"Id"){
        NSPredicate *predicate = [NSPredicate predicateWithFormat:@"%K like %@",@"ID",IdString]; //RestrictionString is being set from the sub view when the user makes a Ig selection
        NSArray *filteredArray = [parsedDataArrayOfDictionaries filteredArrayUsingPredicate:predicate];

        if ([filteredArray count] == 0)
        {
            self.removeActivityIndicator = NO; // sets indicator to be turned off once tableview has been reloaded, (tableView:cellForRowAtIndexPath:)
            NSLog(@"1"); //THIS IS WHERE IT REPEATS FOR EVER
        }
        else if([filteredArray count] !=0)
        {
            IdFilterMutableArray = [filteredArray mutableCopy];
            NSLog(@"%@", IdFilterMutableArray);
        }
        [self.tableView reloadData]; //Reloads the tabel delegate methods

        //TODO: add loading timer here
    }
}

parsedDataArrayOfDictionaries is a big cached array of dictionaries, each dictionaty has an id, a previous selection sets the id value and the value gets restricted fine and will display the correct information.. but if filteredArray coun == 0 then it spits the dummie...
heres the output.
2012-01-25 09:30:48.987 Code[860:207] 1
2012-01-25 09:30:49.072 Code[860:207] 1
2012-01-25 09:30:49.155 Code[860:207] 1
2012-01-25 09:30:49.235 Code[860:207] 1
2012-01-25 09:30:49.316 Code[860:207] 1
2012-01-25 09:30:49.398 Code[860:207] 1
2012-01-25 09:30:49.479 Code[860:207] 1
2012-01-25 09:30:49.587 Code[860:207] 1
2012-01-25 09:30:49.669 Code[860:207] 1
2012-01-25 09:30:49.750 Code[860:207] 1
2012-01-25 09:30:49.840 Code[860:207] 1
2012-01-25 09:30:49.924 Code[860:207] 1
2012-01-25 09:30:50.011 Code[860:207] 1
2012-01-25 09:30:50.102 Code[860:207] 1
2012-01-25 09:30:50.188 Code[860:207] 1
2012-01-25 09:30:50.275 Code[860:207] 1
2012-01-25 09:30:50.360 Code[860:207] 1

A: In your tableview delegate methods (either num rows per section or tableViewCellForRowAtIndexPath etc) are you parsing the xml?
If you are then the the call to [self.tableView reloadData] is probably making it parse everything again :)
If you're not then I don't know, sorry :(

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Shirdi Baba lived his entire life as a beggar, begging alms from the villagers in the tiny backwater town of Shirdi. His simple outward appearance disguised the truth of his spiritual stature. He lived most of his life in a tiny dilapidated mosque with no protection from the heat, rain, and the multitudes who sought relief from their problems and suffering. He chose to live as a beggar, although he could have lived like a king. He received millions of rupees from his devotees but each day he was left empty handed because he had distributed it all to the poor.
Baba was an incarnation of Shiva, and a rare yogi with the highest supernatural capabilities. His yogic feats were endless; he changed water into oil, appeared in many places at once, rescued countless devotees from life-threatening situations, and in his ultimate act of sacrifice, gave up his life to save the life of a beloved devotee. He demonstrated so many miracles throughout his life. This phenomenon continues to this day.
All Human Beings are One. Our religion is humanity.
Love each other as I have loved you.
All religions lead to the same goal.
His life was categorized by his fervent devotion to Mother Divine, Mahakali. Sri Kaleshwar says that Ramakrishna longed to see the Mother for many years. But none of the spiritual practices brought him to that experience. He had driven himself to the point of suicide because of the unfulfilled desire to see the Mother. Finally, a female saint initiated him into the practices of this lineage through which he was able to have the fulfillment of his deepest spiritual desire. He had a direct experience of the Mother after which he saw Her every day. The practices he used to see Mother Divine and realize Her are the practices that Sri Kaleshwar currently teaches in Penukonda. He says that a true spiritual path must give a direct experience of the divine. You must see what cannot be seen with your two eyes. This is the goal of the practices revealed by the Divine Lineage.
At the age of sixteen Ramana Maharshi experienced a profound spiritual awakening after experiencing the nature of death. After this, he left his home and family drawn to the sacred mountain Arunachala in southern India, where he lived for the rest of his life. His only possessions were a piece of cloth and a walking stick.
Silence is ever-speaking; it is a perennial flow of language; it is interrupted by speaking. These words obstruct that mute language.
Sri Kaleshwar has a unique relationship and connection to Ramana Maharshi and Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. He says the three of them are soul brothers and have supported each other's work throughout countless lifetimes.


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Q: I am using a strtotime function but I need also my start date to be included in the array list I am using a strtotime function but I need also my start date to be included in the array list
here is the code snippet
while (strtotime($startDate) <= strtotime($newEnddate)) {
            $newStartDate = date ("Y-m-d", strtotime("+1 day", strtotime($startDate)));
            $dates = array(
                'startdate' => $newStartDate,
                'enddate' => $newStartDate
            );
            //$this->ddc_get_res($dates);
            $startDate = $newStartDate;
        }

then result of this is
array (
  'startdate' => '2016-10-16',
  'enddate' => '2016-10-16',
)array (
  'startdate' => '2016-10-17',
  'enddate' => '2016-10-17',
)array (
  'startdate' => '2016-10-18',
  'enddate' => '2016-10-18',
)array (
  'startdate' => '2016-10-19',
  'enddate' => '2016-10-19',
)array (
  'startdate' => '2016-10-20',
  'enddate' => '2016-10-20',
)array (
  'startdate' => '2016-10-21',
  'enddate' => '2016-10-21',
)array (
  'startdate' => '2016-10-22',
  'enddate' => '2016-10-22',
)array (
  'startdate' => '2016-10-23',
  'enddate' => '2016-10-23',
)array (
  'startdate' => '2016-10-24',
  'enddate' => '2016-10-24',
)

but my expected result is this
array (
 'startdate' => '2016-10-15',
       'enddate'   => '2016-10-15'
     (
  'startdate' => '2016-10-16',
  'enddate' => '2016-10-16',
    )array (
      'startdate' => '2016-10-17',
      'enddate' => '2016-10-17',
    )array (
  'startdate' => '2016-10-18',
  'enddate' => '2016-10-18',
)array (
  'startdate' => '2016-10-19',
  'enddate' => '2016-10-19',
)array (
  'startdate' => '2016-10-20',
  'enddate' => '2016-10-20',
)array (
  'startdate' => '2016-10-21',
  'enddate' => '2016-10-21',
)array (
  'startdate' => '2016-10-22',
  'enddate' => '2016-10-22',
)array (
  'startdate' => '2016-10-23',
  'enddate' => '2016-10-23',
)array (
  'startdate' => '2016-10-24',
  'enddate' => '2016-10-24',
)

any ideas on this thank you will appreciate any help available

A: I think this is what you are looking for, all you have to do is move your before computing next date:
while (strtotime($startDate) <= strtotime($newEnddate)) {
    $dates = array(                // moved line
        'startdate' => $startDate, // changed
        'enddate' => $startDate    // changed
    );
    $this->ddc_get_res($dates);    // moved line

    $newStartDate = date ("Y-m-d", strtotime("+1 day", strtotime($startDate)));
    $startDate = $newStartDate;
}


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Thursday's Bank Stocks: Retail sector, North Korea tensions drag markets
10 Aug, 2017 | 17:47
Author Kelsey Bartlett
U.S. bank stocks, along with the broader markets, sank Thursday, Aug. 10, dragged by the retail sector and heightened tensions between the U.S. and North Korea.
The SNL U.S. Bank Index fell 2.05% to 542.53 and the SNL U.S. Thrift Index lost 1.19% to 876.21. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.93% to 21,844.01, the Nasdaq Composite Index decreased 2.13% to 6,216.87 and the S&P 500 dipped 1.45% to 2,438.21.
"It has been a risk-off for the last two days," Kevin Nicholson, chief market strategist at RiverFront Investment Group, said. "The vast majority of it is due to North Korea. Basically what you're seeing is a uniform selloff globally. As the escalation between the U.S. and North Korea goes, folks are starting to take a more defensive stance in their portfolios."
Nicholson said the retail sector, which has been under pressure for some time now, remains a concern.
"I think folks were hoping that you were going to get some better-than-expected earnings out of those retail companies that reported today," he said. "Obviously you didn't, and it's put more pressure on the market."
The "big four" banks were also down for the day, as JPMorgan Chase & Co. slid 1.43% to $92.19, Bank of America Corp. declined 2.51% to $24.12 and Citigroup Inc. fell 1.77% to $67.22.
Wells Fargo & Co. decreased 1.59% to $51.95, amid reports that Stephen Sanger is likely to step down as chairman before the company's annual meeting in spring 2018. The company, under fire for another scandal, has Capitol Hill legislators calling for the removal of its board.
Among notable movers, SVB Financial Group fell 3.75% to $172.82, Texas Capital Bancshares Inc. lost 3.91% to $74.90, Cadence Bancorp. declined 4.36% to $20.86, Prosperity Bancshares Inc. plunged 4.11% to $62.02 and Western Alliance Bancorp. dropped 4.37% to $47.90.
In the thrift space, Flagstar Bancorp Inc. slid 1.75% to $31.37, Provident Financial Services Inc. lost 1.43% to $24.83 and New York Community Bancorp Inc. declined 1.91% to $12.31.
In economic news, the U.S. Department of Labor reported that initial claims for unemployment benefits increased by 3,000 to a seasonally adjusted 244,000 for the week ended Aug. 5. The four-week moving average was 241,000, 1,000 lower than the previous week's revised average of 242,000, which was revised upward by 250.
"From the economic data, it was really nothing to torpedo the market," Nicholson added. "It's really the geopolitical headlines that have caused the volatility spike that we've seen."
Market prices and index values are current as of the time of publication and are subject to change.
Kelsey Bartlett


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No buzz for the fuzz
By KATE CARBERRY
Every autumn for the past six years, members of the Warwick Police Department find themselves in a bit of a hairy situation.
In 2017, former police chief Stephen McCartney shelved the standing …
SANTA IN THEIR MIDST? Sargent Jason Brodeur, Officer Mike Isherwood(traffic division), Community Police Officer Ryan Shipley, Patrol Officer Rahja Laster and Sargent Matt Moretti haven't had a razor encounter since the first of the month and it's showing. (Warwick Beacon photo)
Posted Wednesday, November 23, 2022 7:00 pm
In 2017, former police chief Stephen McCartney shelved the standing regulation prohibiting officers from growing facial hair for what is known as "No Shave November." For the 30 days of November, willing participants from the department – most contributing $100 – shed their razors for beard creams and oils, sporting different iterations of beards, moustaches and goatees.
Sargent Matt Moretti estimates "70 percent, at least, maybe more" of the patrol officers on the department are taking part this year. Female officers who want to show their support are able to make a donation and receive a green wristband to wear in solidarity. Donating civilian members have a chance to get in on the action as well and are given the option to dress down on Tuesdays throughout the month. There seems to be a general consensus within the officers that having an opportunity to forgo their daily shaving session is a welcomed break.
"It is also a nice ice breaker with the general public too. Things are always so formal and cookie cutter with us. Now all of a sudden, we show up on a scene with a beard…Its kind of an equalizer," Community Police Officer Ryan Shipley pointed out.
Each year a different charity is chosen, with past causes being Cops for Kids Cancer and Home Base, a veterans organization. Sargent Moretti said the annual decision depends on who is seemingly most in need. This year's recipient was an easy choice yet a tough one to process as it hit very close to home for the Warwick Police Department. Captain Michael Forde served 30 years on the job in Warwick and retired in 2020. He was recently diagnosed with stage four Cholangiocarcinoma, bile duct cancer, a rare but aggressive form of cancer.
In reference to the selection of Captain Forde, Sargent Moretti quickly replied, "He is one of us. This was a no-brainer." The department held a very successful fundraiser a few weeks ago at the FOP, where Forde was extremely surprised and grateful. The remaining donations come from the members of the department themselves, with all proceeds going directly to Forde and his family. Forde himself was no stranger to "No Shave November". He gained ultimate bragging rights when he took home the 2018 title of best beard at the yearend Christmas Party.
On Dec. 1, the department wide no facial hair regulation comes back into effect, with one exception, Patrol Officer Mike Isherwood.
While he is not exempt from the clean shave requirement, he gets one day in December to bring back the beard. Officer Isherwood will be getting into character and dressing up as jolly old St. Nick at the annual WPD Pictures with Santa event. He has a brand-new Santa suit which of course includes a big, white, bushy beard.
Being held at their substation in festive Pontiac Village, the police officers are joyous to have another chance to give back to the community of which they are such an integral part.
"Anything that we do is to show we are regular people, that is the main reason for the Community Police Division. That is why we do these events, to get into the public, to show that we have families too. We are here to work with you, not against you. That's the main goal, sit down and talk," said Sargent Moretti.
Officer Shipley added the intent is to, "Bridge that gap, with the end goal hopefully being no gap."
The Warwick Beacon is partnering with police to take photos with Santa at the event Dec. 10, at the Pontiac Police Substation from 10 a.m. to noon. It is free and all are welcome. The good folks from We Be Jammin' will be donating hot chocolate and all kinds of delicious goodies. It is recommended to get there early as they are hoping to have a good turnout, and Office Isherwood teases Santa might eat all the cookies. Photos with Santa will appear in the Dec. 22 edition.
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Q: Surface integral of vector over square plane
Problem 2.25 D.K.Cheng

The unit normal vector for the plane is found as the cross product of the two vectors spanning the plane.
$$\mathbf{a_n}=\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\bigg(\mathbf{a_y}+\mathbf{a_z}\bigg) $$
The dot product of the vector field and the plane's normal vector is
$$\mathbf{F} \cdot \mathbf{a_n}=\frac{5}{\sqrt{2}} $$
The last thing to do is evaluate the integral $\displaystyle\int^d_c\int^b_a \frac{5}{\sqrt{2}} \text{d}s\:$ however, I'm uncertain what the limits of the integrals should be.
The plane doesn't lie in either the xy/yz/xz-plane, so I can't just set x/y/z = $0$, set the limits to $a=c=0$, $b=d=2$ and then integrate.
How do I determine what the limits should be? The answer to the problem is supposedly $\displaystyle\int_S \mathbf{F} \cdot \text{d}\mathbf{s} = 20$

A: The surface is in the plane $y + z = 2$ with normal vector $(0, 1, 1)$.
Also $S$ is not a square surface but a rectangular surface though its projection $E$ in xy-plane is a square with bounds $~0 \leq x \leq 2, 0 \leq y \leq 2$
As you have normalized the normal vector, note that $dS = \sqrt 2 ~ dA$ where $dA$ is the area element of the projection in xy-plane.
So the integral is,
$$\displaystyle \iint_S \frac{5}{\sqrt2} ~ dS = \iint_E 5 ~ dA = 20.$$


Joan Collins: "St Tropez has an infectious feel during the summer months"
Of all the places I've lived in the world, St Tropez definitely stands out. I love the light, the people, the market, the port and the beaches. It has a unique atmosphere, a joie de vivre, particularly in the summer months, that is infectious.
I've had a house there for 25 years and regularly spend three or four months there annually. The town is constantly changing – there are always new restaurants, clubs and shops to explore. I've written parts of most of my books there and my latest novel is set in the area. It is a great place to be creative.
Unless you plan to step onto Valentino's yacht, you don't need very smart clothes. It is a fallacy that everyone looks glamorous. If you are visiting off-season, in the winter, then take warm clothes – it can be cold.
I have a theory: I never miss anything that doesn't miss you, so the only thing I miss is people.
And the first thing you do on your return?
My house has the most magnificent view, so after I have unpacked, I like to go on to the terrace with a glass of rosé wine and stare at the Mediterranean coast for hours.
Le Byblos (0033 49 456 8800; byblos.com) , which is in the heart of St Tropez and is very modern. Or the Châteaux de la Messardière (49 456 7600; messardiere.com/en), which is a bit more out the way, but it is extremely glamorous, and has a huge pool.
Sénéquier (49 497 2020; senequier.com) , a large café in the port, which has been there since around the late 19th century. It is perfect for people watching.
Le Club 55 (49 455 5555; club55.fr), which originated in 1955 when Roger Vadim and Brigitte Bardot were filming And God Created Woman in the town, and dined there regularly throughout the shoot. It is one of the most popular coastal restaurants in the world, has a great atmosphere and their salade niçoise is very good.
L'auberge de la mole (49 449 5701; Place de l'Église, 83310), which is in a town close-by called La Mole. It serves traditional French food – incredible pâtés, steaks and salads. It was said to have been popular with Diana, Princess of Wales. If you want to be trendy, try L'Opera (09 449 5131; opera-saint-tropez.com). It has non-stop dancing and singing, while opera is playing. It is a very wild place and their food is excellent.
The Place de Lices, the market in the centre of St Tropez every Tuesday and Saturday. It has the most beautiful bracelets, shoes, T-shirts, cheese, olives and antiques. You can buy so many wonderful things there. A stroll around the port area, taking in the huge luxurious yachts is always diverting. The streets have many interesting little shops, so wandering around on foot is a good idea. The the harbour fort is worth a look. The beaches are world famous. Tahiti Beach is my favourite part of the coast.
If you want to venture a bit farther afield, Ramatuelle is a remote village with fabulous views and gorgeous little shops. On the outskirts of St Tropez, is Gassin, a small village high on a hill, has some lovely little restaurants with spectacular views.
If you are averse to crowds, then avoid August. May, June and September are wonderful months to visit, while it can be quite busy around Christmas.
There is public transport – no rail link, but buses and ferries can be taken to town. I tend to walk and take taxis.
In high season, there are quite a few pickpockets so you do have to be careful.
Pottery. There are fantastic, hand-painted jugs and plates in the market. The rosé wine is very good too.
I always try to find the best in everything, as I do with people, so I have found that invariably a place has something charming or interesting about it.
The St Tropez Lonely Hearts Club by Joan Collins (Little, Brown Book Group; £16.99) is out today.


The Kia Rio is the Korean company's mainstream supermini. The Rio is pitched against the VW Polo, Ford Fiesta, Opel Corsa, Nissan Micra and Honda Jazz and it comes only as a five-door.
The new Rio features a more conservative design. Even the 'tiger nose' front grille doesn't help the Rio to stand out from the supermini crowd. The large lower grille and headlights are the design highlights and while the Rio isn't ugly, it's simply a bit dull to look at.
Inside, the car is similarly straightforwardly designed. It's ergonomically efficient and has some nice details. Centre-dash infotainment system screens come in three sizes, depending on trim level. Although the cabin materials look solid, they're not as high quality as in some rivals. There are a few soft-touch areas, but again it doesn't have the same quality feel as some of its key competitors. It is, however, a step up from the previous model.
The platform is shared with Hyundai's i20, and this means slightly bigger dimensions than the previous Rio. Overall length is now slightly more than the supermini average. This results in better road holding, interior comfort and boot space. The capacity of the boot is 325-litres with the rear seats in place and this is larger than the majority of its competitors.
The new Rio currently comes with a choice of two engines – a 1.25-litre petrol engine with 84bhp and 124Nm of torque while a 1.4-litre turbo diesel with 90bhp and 245Nm of torque is also available. Later in the year Kia intend launching a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine to the line-up. There is a choice of 6 different specification levels, which include L, LX, EX, EX (ADAS), EXE & Platinum.
My test car was a Rio 1.25-litre EX (ADAS) finished in Signal Red metallic. Standard specification included 16" alloy wheels, rear parking sensors with rear camera, air-conditioning, cruise control, projector headlights with static bending, 6 airbags, autonomous emergency braking and lane departure warning system. In my opinion this is the minimum specification that a potential buyer should consider, as it provides just enough safety features and cabin comforts to keep all occupants happy.
Fuel economy in the new Rio is impressive, with the 1.25-litre petrol engine returning 4.8-l/100km on a combined cycle, while the diesel engine consumption is as low as 3.5-l/100km. Annual road tax for my test car is just €190. Kia's 7-year warranty (up to 150,000km's) is standard across the range for ultimate peace of mind. Prices start at €15,950 for petrol models, while the diesel models start at €17,750.
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A dynamic transmission grid was created and served as the core around which all the elements (the ceiling, the pillars, the desks, the doors etc.) were designed to connect, enhance, and support the project's main concept.
This dynamic transmission grid element initially shaped up into an operation platform, transcending in vertical transmissions, and ending with reflexive wireframes.


Campers will choose from one track (Music-Athletics-Drama) and stick with it all week.
MUSIC will focus on vocal and instrumental performance. Local band instructors will be on hand to give tips and help campers join together for one final performance.
ART will give campers an opportunity to explore the creative possibilities of the world God has made.
DRAMA campers will use their imaginations to put together skits, props, and costumes to put on a performance for campers and parents.
All campers will participate in the usual camp activities of chapel, Bible study, swimming, and all-camp evening activities.


The biggest private employer in Samoa, Yazaki Samoa Eds, celebrated its 25th anniversary yesterday.
Prime Minister, Tuilaepa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi and senior Cabinet Ministers joined special guests during the celebration at Vaitele.
"I congratulate Yazaki for the courage in bringing out your Corporation and establishing it here in Samoa, " Tuilaepa said.
Tuilaepa said Yazaki Samoa is well known around the world producing top quality products, something he is proud of as a leader.
Prime Minister Tuilaepa also paid tribute to local officials who played a pivotal role in getting Yazaki established in Samoa. Among them are Fe'esago George Fepulea'i, Afoa Kolone Vaai and Tuala Farani Chan Tung.
"Fe'esago was always a vigilant in terms of businesses to attract to Samoa," he said.
"He informed me through telecast at the time that Yazaki was leaving Australia and New Zealand because they could not afford it there.
Representative of Toyota Motor Corporation Australia, Roy Borg, congratulated Yazaki.
"Make sure that you will continue to follow great standards with procedures, internal process, controls and part inspections standards," he said.
Yazaki was established in 1991.


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Ford's Argo self-drive unit acquires lidar firm Princeton Lightwave...
...while Innoviz, another leading LiDAR systems developer, extends its Series B funding to $73 million.
For Ford's sake: Argo will develop affordable lidar sensors with Princeton's help.
Ford Motor Company's Argo AI (artificial intelligence) unit, which develops software for self-driving vehicles, has announced that it is buying Princeton Lightwave, one of the oldest makers of lidar sensing devices (founded in 2000) that use laser light to help autonomous cars perceive nearby objects.
Announcing the acquisition, Argo Chief Executive Officer Bryan Salesky said in a blog (see below) that his company "won't be able to build" self-driving cars without lidar. Financial details were not revealed.
Argo intends to develop affordable lidar sensors with Princeton's help, Salesky added. The deal comes more than a year after Ford's $75 million investment in Velodyne, a better-known lidar startup but whose sensor technology is still considered too expensive.
Private and corporate investors have have now splashed more than $700 million into startups developing lidar systems for self-driving cars, according to analysis of publicly available investment data made by media giant Reuters.
Princeton Lightwave is one of at least four such startups to be acquired in the past two years. Others include Tyto Lidar, a small San Francisco Bay area company purchased by Uber Technologies in 2016, and Pasadena, California-based Strobe, which General Motors bought earlier this month.
Ford acquired control of Argo in February and is investing $1 billion in the Pittsburgh-based company over five years. Argo is developing a software-based "virtual driver" system for the automaker.
Salesky's blog
Bryan Salesky, Argo's CEO, commented, "These LiDAR-based sensors are crucial to creating a three-dimensional view of the world that helps autonomous vehicles find where they are on the road and to detect other vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.
"The technology that underpins their lineup of LiDAR sensors will help us extend the range and resolution needed to achieve self-driving capability in challenging urban environments. Princeton Lightwave's technology also complements and expands the capability of LiDAR sensors already available to the automotive industry today."
"With the addition of the Princeton Lightwave team, Argo is uniquely positioned to innovate in both sensor hardware and the interface between sensor and software . We're also looking to lower costs and manufacture these sensors at scale."
He concluded, "Argo's expansion serves to expedite our mission to commercialize and deploy self-driving cars at scale. To our talented new team members from Princeton Lightwave: Welcome aboard! We're thrilled to embrace your expertise as we all work together to build an exciting future of autonomous vehicles.
Blue chip: Innoviz has extended its Series B funding to $73 million.
Innoviz extends Series B funding to $73 million
Innoviz Technologies, a developer of LiDAR sensing solutions designed for the mass commercialization of autonomous vehicles, has extended its recent Series B funding round. Bringing the round to $73 million in total, the new funding comes from investors Samsung Catalyst and from VC financial group SoftBank Ventures Korea.
The company previously announced Series B funding from Delphi Automotive, Magna International, 360 Capital Partners, Glory Ventures, Naver and others, in addition to its Series A investors. The follow-on funding comes as Innoviz's LiDAR solution begins mass production.
"Innoviz shares our passion for changing the world through innovative technologies," said JP Lee, Managing Director and Partner of SoftBank Ventures Korea. "LiDAR is a crucial technology for enabling autonomous vehicles to sense their surroundings, and Innoviz has proven that it is much further ahead than other LiDAR developers in bringing powerful, dependable LiDAR to mass market."
InnovizPro, a development platform designed to provide auto manufacturers, Tier 1 suppliers and technology companies with the most advanced LiDAR available for testing and development, will be available in Q1 of 2018. Samples of InnovizOne, the company's automotive grade LiDAR device for levels 3-5 autonomous driving, will begin shipping in 2019.
"We were excited to see such a high level of interest in our Series B round from such an impressive list of top-tier investors and strategic partners," said Omer Keilaf, co-founder and CEO of Innoviz. "With our LiDAR solutions moving into mass production and getting ready to begin shipping in early 2018, the backing from companies such as Samsung, SoftBank Ventures Korea and all the rest will enable us to scale our operations as we focus on not only LiDAR but the entire autonomous vehicle stack."
This latest financing brings Innoviz's total funding to $82 million.
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