It recently came to my attention the Grand Valley State University student senate put on an event titled "A Thin Blue Line: Combating Police Brutality in Our Communities." This past Monday, Oct. 24 the Lanthorn published a front-page article about the event, with the headline "Walking a Thin Blue Line." These headlines certainly caught my eye, but not for a positive reason. While I did not have a problem for the content of the event, which was a forum with local police officers and professors from GVSU. I, and many other students, had a problem with the title that was chosen.
The Thin Blue Line is universally known in the police community as a symbol for police officers killed in the line of duty. After the death of an officer, departments and community members often wear blue ribbons, and the fallen officer's car is adorned with a blue ribbon as well. The Thin Blue Line is also representative of active duty officers and the fact that they are the line of protection in their communities against evil.
There are also several organizations related to the TBL and support for fallen officers. The Thin Blue Line of Michigan was an organization founded to offer financial and emotional support to the families of fallen officers, along with other fallen emergency response personnel. There are many testimonies on their website from the spouses and children of the fallen.
The choice to use the Thin Blue Line as the title for an event regarding police brutality, in my opinion, was disrespectful to the officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice. I could not help but think of the five officers ambushed in Dallas and three officers ambushed in Baton Rouge this past July simply for being officers. I was reminded of the 107 officers and 29 K-9 dogs that have been killed this year alone.
While it is good to have a forum about police brutality and I truly hope that it does help bring our local communities and officers together, the Thin Blue Line should have been left out of it. I do have to thank student senate, however, because once I brought my concerns to their attention, they were quick to apologize. Hopefully, as more people are educated about the meaning of the Thin Blue Line, there will be a greater understanding and respect for it.


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Artefact of the month - April 2019
The independence era collection of the National Museum of Finland was established in 2017 for the purpose of recording and documenting phenomena of the 20th and 21st century. In future, newer artefacts from the recent past, which were previously attached to the ethnological or historical collection, will be added to the independence era collection instead. One of the first donations of the collection is a dress that was made for workwear before the wars. It is a funny coincidence for the collection that the owner of the dress was born 100 years before the collection was established, meaning that she was as old as Finnish independence when the independence collection was established.
The historical collection and especially its oldest section primarily feature formal wear. This is naturally because everyday clothing was usually worn out or reused. However, formal wear saw less use, and therefore more of it survived to be preserved in a museum. The dress donation of the independence collection is an excellent addition to the museum's materials appropriate for the 'women and working life' theme from between the wars.
In the 1930s, the feminine woman made a comeback to the world of fashion, displacing the boyish girl (la garçonne). She had longer and often wavy hair, which is also visible in the group photo provided. The woman emphasised her waist and wore a day dress in daytime; in the evening, she was a vamp. The first lines of homegrown Finnish design were drawn in the 1930s, and salon fashion flourished. Farmer's son Kaarlo Forsman (b. 1907) learned how to cut fabric and sew in Lohja in the tailor's shop owned by his sisters and by working as a modiste in the hat shop he opened in Lohja at age 21. He opened Salon Forsman in Helsinki in 1937 alongside his hat shop in Lohja. Forsman valued individuality, stylishness and quality in his work. The successful fashion salon closed in 1986.
Toini Kyttälä (married name Stenius) graduated in 1936 and continued her studies for about one year, after which she worked as an accountant and cashier at Lohjan Sähkö electric company for about a decade. The telephone was always answered in Swedish first. According to Toini, a hat was made for her at Forsman's hat shop before she even started school. In Lohja, Kalle's hats were said to be finer than those made by his sisters. Toini's family frequented Kalle's shop and even had their fur caps made there. When Toini needed an appropriate dress for work, it was easy to turn to a familiar craftsman. A telephone call to Helsinki was all that was needed to place the order because Toini wore a very standard size.
The unlined dress with a waist seam is sewn from a thin silky fabric with small pink shapes on a dark blue-violet background. The front pockets are delightfully trimmed with pink crepe. The pattern was probably designed by Forsman, and the material was the shop's patterned silk or possibly some regenerated fibre. The front pieces continue jacket-like down to the hip, and the slit is closed with fabric-covered buttons. The shoulder line was emphasised by gathering the short sleeves at the shoulder seam. The figure-hugging shape was achieved by taking in both the bodice and waist. For looseness, the back has four deep pleats that are attached to the shoulder yoke at the top and the waist seam at the bottom. In the skirt section, the pleats are sewn at the top and left loose at the bottom for easier movement. The belt loops at either side of the waist indicate that the dress used to include a belt. The collar in the group photo was probably made of the same fabric as the pocket trim.
Toini's dress represents modest everyday fashion in Forsman's works – after all, in the late 1930s, his salon was only just starting out. Nevertheless, its spirit and material are very close to a summer suit made by Atelier Manon in Helsinki around the same time, which was donated to the collections by Professor Riitta Pylkkänen (PhD), who was a costume historian. It is made of black-and-white double-weave French silk fabric patterned with twigs with berries. The subtle suit includes a short-sleeve belted jacket and skirt. The light side of the fabric was used in the collar to brighten up the otherwise dark ensemble.
The zip is often mentioned as a 1930s invention, but it was patented in the Unites States at the beginning of the 1900s. However, zips were still rare in the side slits of skirts and dresses, although they were used in other garments, such as purses, pockets and even trousers. Neither of the aforementioned dresses has a zip.
In the 1930s, dress patterns had a lot of variety and decorative details. Romantic playfulness was achieved through flowery patterns, cuts, different types of belts and buttons as well as carefully considered colour combinations. Shoulders were emphasised with pleated puff sleeves or shoulder flounces and, above all, shoulder pads. In all its modesty, Toini's work dress also reflects these trends of the time. However, all good things must come to an end, and the war brought sobriety to fashion. The 'well-dressed career woman' had actually already been analysed in fashion magazines in the decade before and, before the war, many shops and banks had uniform work dresses made for their personnel.
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Satu Lahti's master's thesis on the works of Salon Kaarlo Forsman (Craft Science 2010, Helsinki University). Lue tästä
Toini Kyttälä's work dress, ordered from Kaarlo Forsman in Helsinki circa 1937. Photo: Ilari Järvinen, The Finnish Heritage Agency (IT3:1).
Summer suit from 1939, Atelier Manon, Helsinki. Photo: Matti Huuhka, The Finnish Heritage Agency (H52059:1).
Group photo of personnel of Lohjan Sähkö Oy circa 1938–41. Toini Kyttälä is sixth from the left in front row wearing the dress, which still has the sharp pointed collar attached. Photo: Foto Roos.
Stirrup-spouted vessel from Peru
Trans pride bow – a carnival accessory and statement for human rights
Retro upholstered baroque armchair
Comb pendant from the St Nikolai shipwreck
Wooden toy horse
Marsh horseshoes
Student Union flag
The first Finnish markka ever issued
Seer's amulet
Photopicture from Egypt

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Data out yesterday morning show that another 141,000-people found work in the 3 months to November. This takes those in work to another new recent record high at 32.53 million, 75.8 per cent of those of working age, and those claiming unemployment benefit down to 4 per cent. Salaries grew by 3.4 per cent annualised and if one were to include bonuses the increase would be 3.3 per cent – highest since November 2008. The rates are in stark contrast to the Eurozone where only Germany comes close, and the Eurozone block remains stubbornly in double digits.


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Q: How can I handle Windows scaling from a WinForm with an embedded WPF UserControl (which was instantiated from an Excel VSTO add-in's ribbon)? Context
We have a problem with the Windows scaling feature (100%, 125%, 150% ...) and our WinForm. We instantiate our WinForm from an Excel VSTO Add-in, and each WinForm contains a single component which is a UserControl (WFP) hosted with an ElementHost in the WinForm.
Each UserControl embeds all the necessary components, with an MVVM approach.
The problem occurs only when the user has two screens and the main screen has a zoom scale of 100% and the secondary screen is on 125% or more.

Excel Ribbon.cs
private void button1_Click(object sender, RibbonControlEventArgs e)
{
    var form = new MainForm();
    form.Show();
}

MainForm.cs
public MainForm()
{
    this.InitializeComponent();
    this.MainUserControl = new MainUserControl();
    this.Controls.Add(new ElementHost
    {
        Dock = DockStyle.Fill,
        Child = this.MainUserControl
    });
}

Expected behavior:

Actual behavior:

The problem only occurs on the main screen (this screen was set to 100% scale) but not on the second screen.
Other information
Another interesting point is that when we move the WinForm from the main screen to the second screen, it displays correctly; and then we move it from the second screen to the main and that's functional.
At this point, if we try to resize the WinForm then it breaks again.
What I've allready try:
First of all we tried to add a app.manifest and uncomment the DPI Aware block
<application xmlns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:asm.v3">
    <windowsSettings>
        <dpiAware xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/SMI/2005/WindowsSettings">true</dpiAware>
    </windowsSettings>
</application>

We also uncomment the compatibility support for Windows 10 (all our collaborators are under W10, no need to support more)
<supportedOS Id="{8e0f7a12-bfb3-4fe8-b9a5-48fd50a15a9a}" />

We trying to added the two following methods on the Addin Startup event, but without any results
System.Windows.Forms.Application.EnableVisualStyles();
System.Windows.Forms.Application.SetCompatibleTextRenderingDefault(false);

Also we've got the following line in the AssemblyInfo.cs
[assembly: System.Windows.Media.DisableDpiAwareness]

A: I had an issue look similar to this! The only thing I did was set the AutoScaleMode in the Properties of the WinForm to Font instead of Inherit and it fixed my problem without adding DPI Awareness!

A: Instead of using windows form, why not use WPF directly.
It handle scaling issue by itself.

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Q: Validate services created before start a new one or rollback if someone fails Currently, I'm working on an ASP.NET Core 6 MVC application with C#, and I have a POST controller method with multiple service calls; each service saves the info in the database with EF Core using
await _db.SaveChangesAsync();

This is the controller:
[HttpPost]
[ValidateAntiForgeryToken]
public async Task<IActionResult> Create(CreateViewModel model)
{
    if (!ModelState.IsValid)
    {
        return View(model);
    }

    var addressModel = new Address
    {
        AddressLine1 = model.AddressLine1,
        AddressLine2 = model.AddressLine2,
        City = model.City,
        State = model.State,
        ZipCode = model.ZipCode,
        PhoneNumber = model.PhoneNumber,
        FaxNumber = model.FaxNumber,
    };

    var addressResult = await _addressesService.CreateAddressAsync(addressModel);

    var primaryContactModel = new Contact
    {
        FirstName = model.PrimaryContactFirstName,
        LastName = model.PrimaryContactLastName,
        EmailAddress = model.PrimaryContactEmailAddress,
        PhoneNumber = model.PrimaryContactPhoneNumber
    };

    var alternateContactModel = new Contact
    {
        FirstName = model.AlternateContactFirstName,
        LastName = model.AlternateContactLastName,
        EmailAddress = model.AlternateContactEmailAddress,
        PhoneNumber = model.AlternateContactPhoneNumber
    };

    var primaryContactResult = await _contactsService.CreateContactAsync(primaryContactModel);
    var alternateContactResult = await _contactsService.CreateContactAsync(
        alternateContactModel
    );

    var user = await GetCurrentUserAsync();

    var advertiserModel = new Advertiser
    {
        Name = model.Name,
        AddressId = addressResult.AddressId,
        PrimaryContactId = primaryContactResult.ContactId,
        AlternateContactId = alternateContactResult.ContactId,
        IsActive = model.IsActive,
        CreatedById = user.Id
    };

    await _advertisersService.CreateAdvertiserAsync(advertiserModel);

    var message = "The Advertiser was successfully added!";
    TempData["SuccessMessage"] = message;

    return RedirectToAction("Index");
}

As you can see, I have three entities, Advertiser, Contact and Address.
One advertiser can have contact and one address, so the advertiser table has a foreign key to those tables; my question here is, how can I ensure the Address or Contact have been created successfully after the advertiser try to be executed?
And what happens if the advertiser fails? The contact and address have been already created, how can I rollback if the advertiser fails? Regards

A: From your description, You have three models in your project,
When creating these three models, If any one of these models fails to be created, the entire project will be rolled back, So I think you can use EF Core Transactions. Actually, The SaveChanges() method itself is a transaction, but if multiple SaveChanges() methods are submitted, IDbContextTransaction is required.You can try this code:
        IDbContextTransaction tran = null;
        try
        {
            tran = _myDbContext.Database.BeginTransaction();

             //.... create model.....

            tran.Commit();
        }
        catch(Exception ex)
        {
            if(tran !=null)
            {
                tran.Rollback();
            }
        }
        finally
        {
            if(tran !=null)
            {
              tran.Dispose();
            }
        }

Or
using (DbContextTransaction transaction = context.Database.BeginTransaction())
    {
        try
        {
            //.......

            transaction.Commit();
        }
        catch (Exception ex)
        {
            transaction.Rollback();
            Console.WriteLine("Error occurred.");
        }
    }

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Fr. Jemboy Salarde Caspis: God's gift for Mission
by Comboni | Nov 8, 2017 | Latest News
The Comboni Missionaries are excited to welcome Fr. Jemboy Salarde Caspis to the Comboni Family. He was ordained to the Priesthood on Friday, October 27, at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Lagao, General Santos City, Philippines.
His Excellency Dinualdo D. Gutierrez, Bishop of Marbel ordained Fr. Jemboy. About thirty priests from various religious congregations and the diocese concelebrated in this joyful event. Many people gathered for this occasion, creating a beautiful atmosphere of a family excited to see one of their own embrace the priesthood for missionary service of the Church.
For the Delegation of Asia, Fr. Jemboy's ordination is a much welcomed gift which, as we celebrate the 150th Anniversary of our Institute, and refresh our missionary enthusiasm to serve in these Asian lands and also to share with other churches, particularly in Africa.
Fr. Jemboy has now been assigned to the Province of Kenya. He completed his Theological studies in Nairobi, after which, he dedicated a year of missionary service in Kacheliba, also in Kenya, where he was ordained Deacon on April 8, 2017.
In the afternoon, the same crowd gathered at the Chapel dedicated to San Roque, much nearer to his own family house, to join Fr. Jemboy on his thanksgiving Eucharist. This was an opportunity for all his relatives, friends, neighbors and visitors who came from afar to render praise to God for the gift of Jemboy's vocation. Some proudly shared their stories of seeing Jemboy grow as a simple boy who became a worker student before he joined the Comboni Missionaries. Though he is the only child of his parents, both his mother and father were radiant that their son is now a priest. "Jemboy is now a priest!" his father joyfully exclaimed as I embraced him.
Fr. Jemboy will now enjoy his ministry in his hometown as he will be on holidays until the time comes to head back to Kenya, as a pastor who wants to serve God's people with the passion of St. Daniel Comboni for the African people.
"We praise God for blessing us with a new Comboni Missionary Priest," said Fr. David da Costa Domingues, Superior Delegate of Asia.


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The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) on Wednesday adopted a resolution saying that the regime of Soviet leader Joseph Stalin was responsible for the Great Famine (Holodomor) in the Soviet Union in the 1930s.
PACE has rejected several radical amendments to the resolution, which proposed the Holodomor be recognized as an act of genocide against the Ukrainian people.
"I hope there will be no further attempts to politicize this famine," the Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday.
The resolution urged Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Moldova to open their archives on the Holodomor.
Earlier this week, Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych told PACE that the famine could not be considered genocide against Soviet Ukraine as it was "a common tragedy of the Soviet people."
Ukrainian nationalists say Russia, as the legal successor of the Soviet Union, should bear responsibility for the famine in which more than 3 million people perished in Ukraine.
Former Ukrainian president Viktor Yushchenko called for international recognition of the famine as an act of genocide.
The Holodomor, which lasted from 1932-1933 in Ukraine was part of a wider famine in large parts of the Soviet Union. It is believed to have been caused by Stalin's poor economic and trade policies.


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The 80. PEN International congress in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, was held 29.9.-2.10.2014. The Finnish PEN delegates were vice president Marianne Bargum, Iida Simes, who's charing Writers in Prison Committee and Leena Parkkinen of Women Writers' Committee. Journalist and author Anna-Lena Laurén, Finnish PEN member, was invited to the event as a specialist of Kyrgyzstan. The congress was participated by two former presidents of Finnish PEN, also: PEN International Treasurer Jarkko Tontti and Elisabeth Nordgren from Search Committee and the Finnish Writers for Peace Committee.
1. Margie Orford (South Africa PEN) and Teresa Cadete (Portuguese PEN) were elected to the Board for a three-year term. Yang Lian and Sylvestre Clancier came to the end of their time on the Board of PEN International.
2. Simona Škrabec, (Catalan PEN) was elected Chair of the PEN International Translation and Linguistic Rights Committee for a three-year term.
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Casco Histórico de Barajas è un quartiere di Madrid, nel distretto di Barajas.

Geografia
La sua superficie è di 60,92 ettari, per una popolazione di 7481 abitanti nell'anno 2018. È circondata dai quartieri Aeropuerto e Timón; ad ovest il suo territorio è limitato dall'Avenida de Logroño, a sud dal carrer Ayerbe verso est dal vecchio tracciato della ferrovia per l'aeroporto l'attuale M-14, a nord dalla M-13.

Monumenti e luoghi d'interesse

La Chiesa San Pedro Apóstol
È uno degli edifici che fanno parte del maniero di Barajas in epoca medievale, insieme ad altre vestigia come il castello di Zapata o il monastero che Pedro Zapata fondò a Rejas nel 1479 e i cui resti erano ancora visibili sulle mappe dell'esercito dalla metà del secolo scorso.

Da una piazzetta, di spiccato carattere rinascimentale importato dall'Italia, costituisce un chiaro esempio della dicotomia tra le antiche usanze rurali radicate nel Medioevo, e la modernità avvenuta in Castiglia a partire dalla fine del XVI secolo.

La piazza Mayor
Portava il nome dei fratelli Falcó e Álvarez de Toledo, una denominazione messa in discussione secondo la legge spagnola sulla memoria storica, motivo per cui si propose di chiamarla Plaza Mayor de Barajas. La sua pianta è rettangolare. La generosa estensione colonnata delle sue ali è segnata, in tre di esse, da un casale a due piani sovrastato da tetti spioventi con tegole arabe. Uno spazio centrale alberato, con quattro enormi cedri che circondano una fontana con un punto di riferimento scultoreo in bronzo, conferisce a questa piazza in stile rinascimentale una parvenza irripetibile nella regione di Madrid. Gli esperti la paragonano alle piazze principali contemporanee di Pedraza a Segovia, e Briviesca a Burgos.

Trasporti

Metro
Nel suo territorio si trova la stazione Barajas della linea 8 della metropolitana di Madrid.

Autobus

Farmacie
 Avenida General numero 1 (quartiere Casco Histórico de Barajas);
 Calle Canal de Suez numero 17 (quartiere Casco Histórico de Barajas);
 Calle de los Feriantes numero 3 (quartiere Casco Histórico de Barajas);
 Calle San Estanislao numero 6 (quartiere Casco Histórico de Barajas).

La grande distribuzione organizzata

 Dia (discount)DIA Supermercato Casco Histórico de Barajas: nell'Avenida General;
 Hiber Supermercato Casco Histórico de Barajas: nell'Avenida General.

Note

Altri progetti

Quartieri di Madrid

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Captain America and Iron Man's New 'Civil War' Suits have been revealed!
If you're anything like us, seeing Avengers: Age of Ultron left you wanting more and it made it really hard to wait until 2018. Find some comfort in knowing that Captain America, Iron Man and many of the other Avengers characters are assembling as we speak in Atlanta as production begins on Captain America: Civil War.
Yes, we're thinking what you're thinking, it's extremely familiar and we'll forgive you for thinking it's the same costume from Avengers: Age of Ultron.
Let's take a closer look. Below is the suit from Avenger 2 and if we compare the two, the Civil War seemingly drops some of the red (and the white on the arms) for more of the navy blue and there's a different pattern to the armored plates on the chest – note the lines stemming from the star.


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Women in Propane appoints 2023-24 board, committee leaders
October 13, 2022 By Jesse Khalil
From left: Piraino, Summers
Women in Propane Council (WIP), an official business council of the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), named its new executive board and committee members at the Women in Propane annual meeting in Scottsdale, Arizona.
The 2023-24 WIP Executive Board consists of Paula Summers, as chair, and Bridget Piraino, as vice chair.
Summers is the director of strategic partnerships for Vision Financial Group Inc. She is an NPGA member, Smart Electric Power Association member, Certified Lease Finance Professional, co-chair for the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries' Women in Recycling Council and a board member of the City of Charleston Board of Zoning Appeals. She earned a degree in civil and environmental engineering from Georgia Tech.
Piraino is senior vice president of customer growth and a leadership team member at Anova, a remote tank monitoring solution provider. She is spearheading a WIP webinar program and is also an active member of the World LPG Association, serving as the digital technology partner for its "LPG Talks Live" webinar program. She serves on multiple national and state industry association committees as well.
Also at the annual meeting, WIP named a number of people to serve in various positions on its executive board. The council named Mandy Swanson of AmeriGas as treasurer, Tonya Crow of Growmark as association engagement officer, Jennifer Jackson of AmeriGas as immediate past chair and Nancy Coop of Cetane Associates as founding chair.
Other council leaders include Marci Gagnon of Qualpay and Jessica Sheehan-Balderston of Rural Computer Consultants as co-chairs of programs and events; Michelle Wilson of Boston Environmental and Whitney O'Toole of AmeriGas as co-chairs of membership; Lauren Clark of Bergquist as manager of the Knowledge Exchange program; and Natalie Peal as a retired board adviser.
This article is tagged with AmeriGas, Anova, Arizona, Bergquist, Cetane Associates, growmark, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Quality Propane, Qualpay, Rural Computer Consultants (RCC), Vision Financial Group (VFG), Women in Propane Council (WIP), World LPG Association (WLPGA) and posted in News
About the Author: Jesse Khalil
Jesse Khalil was an intern at LP Gas magazine.


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LEED-seeking illumina i3 campus lets workers work anywhere
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San Diego's new BioMed Realty i3 campus is raising the bar for corporate research parks everywhere. Perkins+Will recently designed the iconic science and research campus that's on track for LEED Platinum certification and exemplifies the "work anywhere" culture. Filled with natural light and topped with green roofs, this environmentally progressive design features a wide variety of energy saving measures and reduces energy and water use by 30 and 20 percent. Located off Interstate 805, the Biotech Hub is the new home of leading genomics research and life sciences company illumina . The campus comprises three trapezoidal, all-white concrete buildings punctuated with landscaped gathering spaces, as well as a 33,500-square-foot outdoor courtyard at the campus heart that includes a performance stage, bocce ball court, herb garden, fitness area, restaurant, and cafe. Parking is hidden underground. Connectivity and collaboration are major themes of the campus design—i3 is 100 percent wireless—and employees are encouraged to work anywhere on campus they feel most comfortable at any time of the day. "The campus turns the stereotypical concept of a suburban research park right on its head, and makes it infinitely better," said Ryan Bussard, principal at Perkins+Will. "Instead of a trove of uninviting office buildings surrounding a sea of asphalt parking lots, the i3 campus empowers people to connect, engage, collaborate, innovate, and—perhaps most important—be inspired." Floor-to-ceiling glass lets in ample natural light and frames views of the surrounding mountains. Collaborative areas, such as the lounges and conference rooms, are connected directly to outdoor terraces . A variety of workspaces can accommodate different work styles and preferences. Related: World's greenest and healthiest office crowned in Washington, D.C. The i3 campus is on track to earn LEED Platinum certification for the core and shell, while LEED Gold is expected for the interiors. The campus' on-site fuel cells generate clean energy, while energy usage is minimized thanks to access to natural light, motorized and fixed sunshades, and energy-efficient fixtures. Responsible water management is a big part of the campus design. Recycled water sourced from a local utility irrigates the site and is used for cooling towers. Green roofs planted with heat- and drought-tolerated native plants filter and reduce stormwater runoff in conjunction with the on-site bio-filtration system and permeable pavers. Site-water mitigation tucked beneath the courtyard also helps reduce burden on the city's local infrastructure. + Perkins+Will
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Various Architects turn an industrial Oslo building into contemporary offices
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A historic building in Oslo's locomotive industrial zone has been transformed into contemporary offices filled with natural light. This adaptive reuse project, called Lokomotivstallen, has been praised as a positive example of recycling and historical restoration in the city. Designed by Various Architects , the modern offices house the rail-based intermodal company CargoNet. The 3,000-square-foot building has a peculiar rectangular footprint that's much longer than it is wide with a 205-meter-long facade and seven-meter width. To break the structure's narrow monotony and to widen the footprint of the floors, the architects inserted timber boxes into the facade. Meeting rooms are located in the wooden boxes. The timber additions are of varying sizes and heights, and each are faced with a south-facing floor-to-ceiling glazed wall to let in maximum daylight. The largest wooden box houses the cafeteria that serves as the building's central meeting area. Related: Various Architect's Stunning Collapsible Stadium The original brick facade was preserved although the interior was largely gutted to make way for the modern office spaces . A new elevator tower that connects all the floors is also clad in brick and topped with a trademark railway clock. The office building comprises eighty desks distributed between five open landscape areas and can be rearranged to fit different needs. Micro spaces are interspersed throughout the office and provide quieter private working spaces. + Various Architects Images by Ibrahim Elhayawan, Dawid Nowak
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Hey, Trevor Noah—We Don't All Need a God
by Jessica Xiao • 2 April 2015
When my boyfriend and I first started watching Trevor Noah's stand-up comedy in late 2014, it was like discovering a hidden gem. Our inside jokes would center around something silly from his routines like saying "Good luck, dolphin!" in Japanese or admiring his talent for imitating South African accents such as the ones of the Zulus, Xhosas, or Afrikaans. Though he's enjoyed sold-out shows in places like Australia and the UK, he doesn't have quite the same name-brand recognition in the US.
When he became a contributor to The Daily Show in December, his segments, such as "Chess News Roundup," were on-point, clever, and capable of humorizing race issues in America in a culturally relevant and delicate way, especially having been a child of interracial marriage of a Swiss and a Xhosa during apartheid, when such marriages were illegal.
So imagine our mutual excitement at hearing he was offered The Daily Show as Jon Stewart's replacement. I was ecstatic. The media was initially just as ecstatic. Trevor Noah was branded as someone capable of bringing a much-needed global perspective to a very popular US show on politics that speaks the language of many young people and progressives.
But it only made our disappointment all the greater when we saw his tweets demonstrating intolerance and prejudgment of atheists:
I was initially heartbroken after raving about him to friends and publicly supporting him as a fan on social media. And yes, there are many substantially more pressing issues in the world, so perhaps I was overreacting—some people aren't adept at communication in 140 characters (don't use Twitter if you can't handle it—careers have been and will continue to be destroyed by "inconsequential" tweets!). Perhaps Trevor just needed the practice and has refined his repertoire over time.
I also realize that the climate of comedy and spectrum of what is acceptable to laugh at is different in different parts of the world. He may simply be inexperienced with a North American audience, as suggested in The Globe and Mail's analysis: "For better or worse, he's commented on literally everything that's transpired in the local maelstrom, which makes him not postnational, but uber-South African. Without context, without South Africa, Noah quickly loses meaning. His home country's national obsession is, after all and unsurprisingly, race."
In fact, if I had seen the tweets demonstrating insensitivity towards women and Jews first, it would certainly shed light on his character and change my perception of him, but I might even have shrugged it off as stupid attempts at humor that didn't pan out, which is what he himself tweeted after the controversy: "To reduce my views to a handful of jokes that didn't land is not a true reflection of my character, nor my evolution as a comedian."
If Noah intended to be humorous, I, and other atheists, can take a joke. But his tweets on atheism, which appear to be in all seriousness, demonstrates lack of understanding of a group of people who are marginalized and often misrepresented on many news programs, people who turn to The Daily Show for a daily dose of wisdom and safe harbor from intolerance towards nonbelievers.
I was not the only one disappointed—a Facebook posting from the Global Secular Humanist Movement stated: "The next Daily Show host, Trevor Noah, is in a bit of trouble for his tweets. Well, the guy is a comedian and contrarian, and I wish him luck, but it looks like his tweets that bash atheists weren't intended to be funny. What's in store for us heathens?" It elicited a range of responses from some shrugging it off to others who plan to stop watching The Daily Show altogether:
A search for the hashtag #WeAllNeedaGod on Twitter displayed similar responses:
Regardless, Comedy Central has come out publicly supporting their decision: "Like many comedians, Trevor Noah pushes boundaries; he is provocative and spares no one, himself included. To judge him or his comedy based on a handful of jokes is unfair. Trevor is a talented comedian with a bright future at Comedy Central."
I do plan to watch the first couple of episodes of the new Daily Show in the hopes that Noah's performance will continue to live up to the quality during Jon Stewart's tenure. But I hope he has a genuine change of mind regarding his position on atheism so that The Daily Show can continue to be an enlightening domain of ideas.
Tags: Trevor Noah, TV
Jessica Xiao is a writer and the former Assistant Editor at TheHumanist.com. She also previously managed the operations of Humanist Press and was the projects assistant at the American Humanist Association. Additionally, she was a community facilitator for the McGill University Social Learning for Social Impact MOOC on edX and a current volunteer grant writer for the Montreal-based international women's economic development nonprofit Artistri Sud.


This week we are back to our series of sermons on the life of Abraham called Living in the Gap. The text Josh will be preaching from is Genesis 22:1-18. His message is entitled The Horrible Test and he'll be unpacking this seminal text describing Abraham's call to sacrifice his only Son.
As a part of the worship gathering we'll have a time for the "Prayers of the People" where we'll open up our prayer time for anyone to pray. We encourage you to share in this prayer time and ask only that you pray loud enough so that others can hear you and succinctly enough that others may have the opportunity to pray as well.
All Creatures of Our God and King (This is a St. Francis text, classic hymn. You can get a beautiful brass section version on Anathallo's Hymns album which you can download here).
Sunday is coming! See you there! Bring some friends!


Lauren Cohan, who stars as Maggie Rhee (née Greene) on "The Walking Dead," has paid tribute to late former co-star Scott Wilson. Cohan shared a photo taken with Wilson to her Instagram Monday, showing the pair hugging and smiling. The 76-year-old Wilson died Saturday following a battle with leukemia. On "The Walking Dead" he played stubborn but wise farmer Hershel Greene, whose legacy lives on in Season Nine as the child of Maggie and Glenn (Steven Yeun) is named in his late grandfather's honor.


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Thanks to those of you who you joined us for the first Thirsty Developer meetup at MIX'08 in Sin City. We had fresh TD stickers straight off the presses, fresh beer being poured, great conversations, some geeking out to be had and even a special visit from my parents! Keep an ear for our next TD Meetup announcement. Here are some pictures to wet your appetite.


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Q: Web host delays in SQL updates I am using VB.NET to call a PHP script that inserts a record into a table on a database hosted by my webspace provider.  Using their PHPMyAdmin tool, it shows up right away.  Using a remote tool like MySQL Workbench, it also shows up right away.
If I use another PHP script to retrieve that data, it will take 10 minutes for the record to show up.  Similarly, if I delete the record the PHP script to retrieve the data will still see it's there for about 10 minutes.  I suspect that copies of the database are "migrated" to different active copies to be accessed by PHP; probably for security reasons.
I'm somewhat new to PHP.  Is this a known "feature"?  Are there any ways to speed it up?
Thanks!

As requested, here are some additional details and clarifications:
Thanks.  Will try to be a bit more detailed and specific.  All php scripts and the database are hosted from my provider.

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*From VB I call a php script (myInsert.php) from the web provider's website to insert values into a table.  These values are passed to myInsert.php through the URL.  The record that is inserted has a field (UserID) that has a unique value.  The script returns a success when inserted.

*I also have a php script (myCheckExist.php) that I run from VB that is also located on the web provider's website to check if a particular record exists that contains the UserID in question.  It then returns additional values that are associated with UserID.

If I run myInsert.php, then the inserted record becomes immediately visible using PHPMyAdmin or MySQLWorkbench.  It does not become visible to myCheckExist.php until 10 minutes later.  I have determined this by running the myCheckExist.php script at periodic intervals.  After 10 minutes, the inserted record becomes visible to myCheckExist.php.
Ten minutes later when the record is visible using myCheckExist.php, if I manually delete that record from the table using PHPMyAdmin and then run myCheckExist.php, the script continues to return that the record actually is still there for 10 minutes.  After that time, the myCheckExist.php script returns that the record is not there.
The code for myCheckExist is as follows:
//routine to check if the record with the UserID is present.  Returns true if it has, returns false if not

gc_collect_cycles();

    //Get the variables from the url line
    $USERID = $_GET['USERID'];

//include the key variables
//This comes from a file in the .htpasswds directory
    include '../.htpasswds/Progcfg.php';

    //Establish the connection to the database
$cxn = mysqli_connect($servername, $username, $password, $dbname);

if ($cxn->connect_error) {
    die("Connection failed: " . $cxn->connect_error);
};

    //Build the SQL statement using the variables
$sqlstatement = "SELECT NumberPurchased FROM TableUserInfo WHERE USERID = '$USERID'";

//make the query
$result = $cxn->query($sqlstatement);

if ($result->num_rows >0)
    {
    $row = $result->fetch_assoc();
    echo $row[NumberPurchased];
    }
else
    {echo "False";
    }

    //close the connection
    mysqli_close($cxn);

//I tried adding these in case it was a buffer issue, but they didn't seem to do anything regarding the delay
unset($result);
gc_collect_cycles();
ob_end_clean();
?>

My thought is that PHPMyAdmin and remote tools like MySQL Workbench are pointed to a "live" database that is maintained in real time and that PHP scripts (for whatever reason) operate on a copy of the database that is updated every 10 minutes.
I contacted tech support at my hosting service, but they weren't sure about the delay and are unable to offer PHP programming support.
Please let me know if you need additional specific details.


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KHN Morning Briefing
Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
Tuesday, Nov 30 2021
UK Steps Up Booster Program; China And India Will Vaccinate Africa
In the face of the new omicron variant, the U.K. government has extended its vaccine booster program to everyone 18 and up. Also, Germany may lock down the unvaccinated, Greece will fine unvaccinated people over 60, and hundreds of millions of shots will go to Africa from India and China.
AP: UK To Expand COVID Vaccine Boosters Amid Omicron Fears
Britain is extending its COVID-19 booster vaccine program to millions more people as part of efforts to tackle the spread of the new omicron variant, which is feared to be more contagious and vaccine-resistant. The British government said Monday that it would accept in full the revised recommendations from the independent body of scientists that has been advising it, chief of which is that everyone aged between 18 and 39 should be offered a booster shot. Up until now, only people aged over 40 as well as those deemed particularly vulnerable to the virus were eligible. (Pylas, 11/29)
NBC News: Omicron Linked To Global Vaccine Inequality By Experts
Rich countries can't say they weren't warned. For almost as long as Covid-19 has been around, scientists, academics and campaigners have called on wealthy nations to share vaccines around the world — not only to protect people in those countries, but also to reduce the risk of new mutant variants emerging that could evade vaccines for everyone. (Smith, 11/30)
Bloomberg: Germany Mulls Lockdown On Unvaccinated As Europe Tightens Curbs
Germany's incoming vice chancellor called for a nationwide "lockdown for the unvaccinated," the latest sign of tougher restrictions sweeping across Europe to check the latest surge in Covid-19 infections. Ahead of pandemic talks on Tuesday between German federal and regional officials, Robert Habeck, a co-leader of the Greens, said only people who are inoculated or recovered should be allowed into non-essential stores and "public settings" across the country, rather than just in virus hotspots. (Rogers and Donahue, 11/30)
Bloomberg: Greece Imposes $114 Monthly Fine On Unvaccinated People Over 60
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced mandatory Covid-19 vaccination for all Greeks above 60 years of age before a cabinet meeting in Athens on Tuesday, in an effort to tackle the new omicron variation threat ahead of the festive season. Those who refuse to get vaccinated will have to pay a monthly fine of 100 euros ($114) for each month they don't get jabbed, starting on Jan. 16, according to Mitsotakis. The funds collected by the fines will be given to Greek hospitals fighting the pandemic. (Chrepa and Tugwell, 11/30)
In news on vaccine donations for Africa —
AP: China To Donate 600 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses To Africa
China has pledged to donate 600 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccines to Africa as the world grapples with the unequal distribution of the shots between rich and poor countries. Chinese President Xi Jinping made the promise Monday in a video speech to the opening ceremony of a China-Africa forum on economic cooperation. He said China will supply 1 billion doses in all. The other 400 million are to come through other routes such as production by Chinese companies in Africa. (11/30)
Reuters: India Promises More COVID-19 Shots To Omicron-Hit Africa After Chinese Move
India stands ready to "expeditiously" send more COVID-19 vaccine to Africa to help fight the Omicron variant, New Delhi said late on Monday after China pledged 1 billion doses to the continent. India and China have close ties with many African countries but Beijing has pumped much more money into the region, and on Monday promised to invest another $10 billion. (11/30)
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Health and safety guidance for the safe operation of livery yards has been produced, in anticipation of new government legislation to licence such premises.
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) guidance aims to unravel this complex area of health and safety, providing in-depth explanation and working examples for those tasked with enforcing standards.
Speaking on behalf of the CIEH, director of policy Ian Foulkes said: "Many livery yard proprietors may not be aware of their obligations with regard to health and safety.
The document sets out current good practice for: environmental health practitioners; licensing officers; vets and animal wardens and also provides a useful tool for both owners and managers of livery yards, in light of potential changes to legislation in the Animal Welfare Bill.
The guidance recognises the need to strike a practical balance to reduce hazards without hindering the sustainability of the riding industry.
If you're organising an equestrian event there is always the possibility that low flying military aircraft may appear unexpectedly - unsettling horses with the potential for accidents.
But worry not - as help is at hand from the Ministry of Defence (MoD). They are more than happy to arrange for their aircraft to avoid your event on a temporary basis (wherever possible) as long as you give them sufficient warning.
Remember, if appropriate; include low military flying as a hazard on your event risk assessment and the control measures outlined above.
RENOWNED veterinary Professor Derek Knottenbelt told a British Horse Society Ragwort Awareness Conference that the weed posed a health threat to people as well as horses, sheep and cattle.
Humans are at risk from poisoning by ragwort, Professor Knottenbelt told a packed Saddlers' Hall, in the City of London, on Thursday (27 April 2006).
Professor Knottenbelt, a leading vet of the University of Liverpool, said he fears that meat from sheep and cattle, and also milk and honey could all become contaminated with the deadly toxins.
He said government was currently ignoring the risk to the human food chain, and he called for the complete destruction of all ragwort in the UK.
"It is toxic to humans, so what the hell are we doing with it in this country?" he asked an enraptured audience of local authority officials, major landowners and other interested delegates.
Professor Knottenbelt, the world's leading expert on ragwort, said the yellow weed killed approximately 2,000 horses a year in Britain, often by triggering liver failure resulting in photosensitivity and in some instances cancer.
"Ragwort is a hooligan," he said. "It is a skulking, cowardly plant. By the time you see the damage to a horse, it is too late to save it."
He said he could scientifically prove that ragwort was poisoning cattle, sheep, rodents - and humans. He conceded that the risk to human health was currently at a low level, but said that could readily change.
In a rousing speech, Professor Knottenbelt said he had deliberately poisoned himself with ragwort to disprove critics who had claimed it was harmless to humans. "I have tested it on myself," he said. "My liver is in a bad state."
The Ragwort Awareness Conference, staged by the UK's leading horse charity The British Horse Society, also heard from a senior conservationist, a second vet and a government official on ways of controlling and destroying the deadly weed.
Practising vet Chris House spoke eloquently on the impact of the Ragwort Control Act 2003 and the Code of Practice, after an introduction by conference chairman Baroness Masham of Ilton who had guided that legislation through the House of Lords.
BHS Chief Executive Graham Cory revealed the results of a survey of local authorities which has shown that three-quarters of those who responded to the survey have no ragwort strategies in place, and of the one quarter that do, two-thirds of them have allocated no funds to put their strategies into action.
Duncan Findlay, Managing Director of AgResource Business Solutions Limited, spoke very thoroughly on the identification of the different types of ragwort at different stages of its life cycle, and, in a later session, on the safe and effective control of ragwort.
And Mike Green, of Defra, gave an impressive and useful talk on the safe and effective removal and disposal of ragwort and effective preventative measures.
The conference was aimed at educating local authorities and other major owners of land about the existing laws and the dangers that ragwort, a poisonous weed, poses to grazing animals and human health.
The BHS was instrumental in the formation of the Ragwort Act 2003 and the codes of practice introduced alongside the legislation, which amended the existing Weeds Act.
However the number of calls from the public about the spread of ragwort in their counties had made the BHS's Welfare Department recognise the need for a conference on this issue for major landowners.
BHS Chairman Patrick Print said: "Education is our main weapon in fighting the scourge of ragwort."
Afterwards, many delegates said the conference had made them see the seriousness of the problem.
One delegate rose to his feet and said he was "stunned" by what he had learnt which had opened his eyes to the true dangers of ragwort.
Free personalised fittings of hats and body protectors are available to riders across the south-west.
The service is on offer from tack shops whose staff attended a Safety Course run by the British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA) at the equine charity Horseworld's Bristol headquarters.
Hats and body protectors meeting even the highest safety standards are useless if they are not fitted correctly, says BETA, the body that campaigns for and monitors safer riding equipment.
Garments that do not fit well are also likely to be uncomfortable, perhaps deterring riders from wearing them at all. Safety equipment should also be chosen carefully according to the type of riding involved.
Additionally there are requirements under the rules of the various equestrian sports' governing bodies to consider; while some riders may benefit from a bespoke service to accommodate unique shapes and sizes.
Not surprisingly, many riders find that acquiring the right gear can be a complicated process. BETA-trained retailers, who have access to the latest technological and medical research on rider safety, can step in to help.
Child riders as young as age three can be fitted with hats and body protectors at TDS Saddlers at Four Marks, Alton, Hants.
"Parents are increasingly ensuring their children are safe while they enjoy their riding," said the shop's Jade White who attended the BETA Safety Course.
Riding hats can be fun and fashionable as well as offering vital protection, according to Chrissie Rideout, a BETA Safety Course delegate from Boulters of Banwell near Weston-super-Mare.
On a more serious note, Chrissie emphasised how replacing a riding hat following any impact, whether through falling off a horse or dropping the hat, could prove literally to be a lifesaver.
Other retailers who attended the course, and are now have staff entitled to display a BETA Safety certificate in-store, include: Centell Saddlery, Reading, Berks; Spondon Saddlery, Derby; Biggleswade Saddlery, Beds; Bridoon, Warminster, Wilts; Horsewise, Hay-on-Wye, Hereford; Horse-E-Things, Fordingbridge, Hants.
Leading industry experts were brought together by BETA to offer these retailers professional training in construction, standards and testing of hats and body protectors, anatomy referring to safety garments plus instruction in correct fitting techniques. Riders who shop with these retailers can benefit from this knowledge.
To help owners and riders avoid compromising their own safety or their horses' welfare, BETA runs a series of retailer training courses covering everything from wormers to bits and riding hats to body protectors. Successful candidates are entitled to a certificate for public display in their shops. Along with the BETA logo, this is an indication that customers are shopping with a qualified retail professional.
Following the publication of the joint British Horse Industry Confederation/Defra Strategy for the Horse Industry in England and Wales, the main equestrian access organisations from around the country have formed a working group called the Equestrian Access Forum.
The forum consists of The British Horse Society, the Byways and Bridleways Trust, British Driving Society, Endurance Great Britain, Mendip Cross Trails Trust, the National Federation of Bridleways Association, the South Pennine Packhorse Trails Trust and an officer with local authority experience.
The Toll Rides (Off Road) Trust will be joining the forum, at its next meeting.
The Forum aims to highlight the lack of equestrian off-road access opportunities to the Government, when compared to the opportunities afforded to walkers and cyclists.
Mark Weston, BHS Director of Access, Welfare and Safety, said: "The Forum believes that there are no good reasons why all paths cannot be multi user paths, thereby representing social inclusion and best economic value for the public.
The BHS Welfare Department has called on all horse owners to help in the fight against Laminitis.
Laminitis is a serious and very painful condition that can affect any type of horse, pony or donkey at any time and is particularly common at this time of year when spring grass is coming through.
Helen Owens, the BHS's Welfare Senior Executive, said: "Preventing Laminitis is always better than trying to manage it. Overweight animals are thought to be one of the groups at highest risk of developing Laminitis. Therefore a management regime which includes diet and weight control is essential."
Spring grass is often high in nutrients and grows rapidly. Therefore grazing may need to be restricted at this time. It is difficult for owners to estimate the volume of grass their horses ingest and, quite often, it is more than required which may result in bloating and weight problems. This in turn could increase the risk of the onset of Laminitis.
Prompt action may help reduce the severity of this painful condition. If owners suspect their horse, pony or donkey may be suffering with Laminitis, they should contact their veterinary surgeon immediately.
Firefighters are battling to cool down gas cylinders caught up in a stable fire in east Lancashire.
Twenty horses have been rescued from the blaze at a stable block on Back Lane in Read, near Padiham.
A man was killed and his teenage son injured when a car crashed into a horse-drawn carriage in County Durham.
The Times Newspaper/Online (7 May 2006) reported that a woman was killed when her horse, a former steeple chaser, threw her after setting off in pursuit of another horse. Janet McDonagh, 52, suffered a brain haemorrhage. The Hertfordshire Coroner recorded a verdict of accidental death.
The M25 had to be closed in both directions between junctions five and six after a horse tried to escape from its trailer while in transit.
The Bucks Free Press published a letter from the Country Land and Business Association warning that youngsters may find there are no riding schools where they can learn to ride because increased insurance premiums associated with the current interpretation of the 1971 Animals Act are forcing some riding schools to close.
Source: Bucks Free Press Online 23 May 2006.


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Cisco releases its Cloud Controls Framework to the public
Cisco has released the Cisco Cloud Controls Framework (CCF) to the public.
The Cisco CCF is a comprehensive set of international and national security compliance and certification requirements, aggregated in one framework. It empowers teams to make sure cloud products and services meet security and privacy requirements thanks to a simplified rationalized compliance and risk management strategy, saving significant resources.
Meeting the fast-evolving requirements for security certifications and standards across the globe is becoming increasingly important, but also extremely challenging, and resource- and time-intensive for Cloud-based software providers.
"The Cisco CCF is central to our company's security compliance strategy. By making it available for public use, we are helping ease compliance strain and enable smoother market access and scalability for the cloud community," explained Prasant Vadlamudi, Cisco's Senior Director for Global Cloud Compliance. "By sharing our CCF with customers and peers, we also continue to support our commitment to transparency and accountability that are foundational to Cisco's DNA."
The CCF is the foundational methodology for Cisco to accelerate certification achievements across our cloud offerings and establish a strong security baseline. It is the result of years of standards research to certify SaaS products for multiple standards for repeatable practices and efficiencies. The CCF offers a structured, "build-once-use-many" approach for achieving the broadest range of international, national, and regional certifications.
With this framework, organizations can define, implement, and demonstrate controls that are foundational to security and privacy certifications consistently across SaaS portfolios, such as SOC 2, ISO 27001: 2013, ISO 27701, ISO 27017, ISO 22301, ISO 27018, Germany's BSI C5, FedRAMP Tailored for the US public sector, the Spanish ENS, Japan's ISMAP, PCI DSS v3.2.1, the EU Cloud Code of Conduct, and Australia's IRAP*.
"Customer demand for global SaaS security certifications is constantly expanding, as are the security risks we all face. As the complexity of market demand grows, SaaS providers need an efficient way to simplify and streamline efforts to attain security certifications. Our experience has helped us define a common set of building blocks that are repeatable across developed products. Tailoring additional blocks for specific regional or topical certifications ensures the CCF is sensitive to the needs and expectations of regulators and customers across different geographies and sectors," says Vadlamudi.
The CCF comes with guidance on how to implement these controls and the audit artifacts needed to demonstrate controls operating effectiveness. Cisco will regularly update the CCF as regulations evolve and new frameworks are integrated into our compliance processes.
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How Sports Organizations Are Using AR, VR and AI to Bring Fans to The Game
AR, VR, and AI in sports are changing how fans experience and engage with their favorite games.
That's why various organizations in the sports industry are leveraging these technologies to provide more personalized and immersive digital experiences.
How do you get a sports fan's attention when there are so many other entertainment options? By using emerging technologies to create unforgettable experiences for them! Innovative organizations in the sports industry are integrating AR, VR and AI in sports marketing and fan engagement strategies. Read on to discover how these innovative technologies are being leveraged to enhance the game-day experience for sports fans.
AR is computer-generated imagery (CGI) that superimposes digitally created visuals onto real-world environments. Common examples of AR include heads-up displays in cars, navigation apps and weather forecasts. AR has been around for decades, but only recently has it become widely available to consumers through mobile devices. One of the best ways sports organizations can use AR is to bring historical moments to life. This can help fans connect to the past in new ways, increase brand affinity and encourage them to visit stadiums to see these experiences in person. INDE has done just that, creating an augmented reality experience that lets fans meet their favorite players at the NFL Draft.
VIRTUAL REALITY IN SPORTS
VR is a computer-generated simulation of an artificial environment that lets you interact with that environment. You experience VR by wearing a headset that transports you to a computer-generated environment and lets you see, hear, smell, taste, and touch it as if you were actually there. VR can be especially impactful for sports because it lets fans experience something they would normally not be able to do. Fans can feel what it's like to be a quarterback on the field, a skier in a race, a trapeze artist, or any other scenario they'd like. The VR experience is fully immersive, and the user is able to interact with the content using hand-held controllers. This enables users to move around and explore their virtual environment as if they were actually present in it.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN SPORTS
Artificial intelligence is machine intelligence implemented in software or hardware and designed to complete tasks that humans usually do. AI tools can manage large amounts of data, identify patterns and make predictions based on that data. AI is already influencing all aspects of sports, from fan experience to talent management. Organizations are using AI to power better digital experiences for fans. They're also using it to collect and analyze data about fan behavior and preferences, which helps organizers better understand what their customers want. AI is also changing the game on the field, with organizations using it to make better decisions in real time, improve training and manage player health. Much of this AI is powered by machine learning, which is a type of AI that uses data to train computer systems to learn without being programmed. Machine learning is the reason why AI is able to evolve and get better over time — it allows AI systems to adjust and improve based on new data.
MERGING THE REAL AND VIRTUAL
VR and AR are both incredible technologies that offer unique benefits. VR, for example, is an immersive experience that allows you to fully imagine and explore another virtual space. AR, on the other hand, is a technology that allows you to see and interact with the real world while also being able to see digital content superimposed on top of it. VR and AR are both rapidly evolving and can have a significant impact on sports marketing. By using both technologies, brands and sporting organizations can create experiences that bridge the real and virtual. This can help sports marketers create more engaging experiences that truly immerse their customers in the game.
Technologies like AR, VR and AI in sports are making it possible for fans to enjoy their favorite games in entirely new ways. AR, for example, can help sports lovers experience historical moments, VR lets them immerse themselves in the game, and AI brings them more personalized and immersive digital experiences. The best part is that sports fans can also use these technologies to interact with one another and feel even more connected.
The Dark Side of Wearable Technology
Wearable technology, such as smartwatches, fitness trackers, and other devices, has become increasingly popular in recent years.
These devices can provide a wealth of information about our health and activity levels, and can even help us stay connected with our loved ones. However, there is also a dark side to wearable technology, including issues related to privacy, security, and addiction. In this article, we will explore some of the darker aspects of wearable technology and the potential risks associated with these devices.
Wearable technology can collect and transmit a significant amount of personal data, including location, health information, and more. This data is often shared with third parties, such as app developers and advertisers, and can be used to track and target users with personalized advertising. Additionally, many wearable devices lack robust security measures, making them vulnerable to hacking and data breaches. This can put users' personal information at risk and expose them to identity theft and other cybercrimes.
Source: MDPI
Wearable technology can also pose security risks, both to the individual user and to organizations. For example, hackers can use wearable devices to gain access to sensitive information, such as financial data or personal contacts, and use this information for malicious purposes. Additionally, wearable technology can be used to gain unauthorized access to secure areas, such as buildings or computer systems, which can be a major concern for organizations and governments.
3. Addiction Issues
Source: Very Well Mind
The constant connectivity and access to information provided by wearable technology can also lead to addiction. The constant notifications and the ability to check social media, emails and other apps can create a constant need to check the device, leading to addiction-like symptoms such as anxiety, insomnia and depression.
4. Health Risks
Source: RSSB
Wearable technology can also pose health risks, such as skin irritation and allergic reactions caused by the materials used in the device. Additionally, the constant use of wearable technology can lead to poor posture and repetitive stress injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. It is important for users to be aware of these risks and to take steps to protect their health, such as taking regular breaks from using the device and practicing good ergonomics.
Wearable technology has the potential to be a powerful tool for improving our health, fitness, and overall well-being. However, it is important to be aware of the darker aspects of wearable technology and the potential risks associated with these devices. By understanding the privacy, security, addiction, and health risks associated with wearable technology, users can take steps to protect themselves and their personal information. Additionally, by being aware of these risks, organizations can take steps to protect their employees and customers from the potential negative effects of wearable technology.
Data Science & Machine Learning Trends You Cannot Ignore
Digital transformation has become the new mantra for companies to thrive in the digital age.
Data science and machine learning are two major assets in the digital transformation era.
Digital transformation has become a necessity for businesses. It is the way forward for all businesses, regardless of size and scope. However, it should be more than simply digitizing your processes. Digital transformation should be about re-imagining your business processes with cutting-edge technology and artificial intelligence like data science and machine learning. This would help eliminate manual labor and accelerate growth with collaborative technologies like chatbots, virtual assistance and augmented reality, while having a seamless user experience across all channels – online, mobile app and website – with the help of an integrated CMS that can adapt to any screen size.
With the above thoughts in mind, let's look at four new DSML trends you cannot ignore.
Most digital transformation initiatives focus on creating a digital front-end, with a strong focus on customer-facing channels. While that's obviously important, a lot of organizations forget about the back-end and the data that's being used by their systems. This is a mistake, as intelligent automation can help bridge the gap between the front-end and the back-end systems and processes. It's a key element that can help organizations curate data, which is then used to enrich customer experiences and create personalized marketing campaigns, among many other things. An integrated CMS with an intelligent automation system can automatically pull customer data into content, provide real-time insights about customers and their behavior, and suggest personalized content for different channels.
Augmented reality lets you digitize your business processes by visualizing information. It can help you create exciting customer experiences by enabling them to see and interact with information in their physical environment. This technology has been used for gaming and entertainment for a long time, but now businesses are leveraging it for digital transformation. With augmented reality, you can create interactive product catalogues, digital manuals and helpful visual guides to engage customers and employees.
Chatbots and Voice Recognition
Digital transformation is about more than just creating engaging customer experiences; it's also about making sure that those experiences are accessible on any platform. Coupled with voice recognition, chatbots can be used across all customer channels, including websites and apps, to provide information, schedule appointments, and answer basic questions. A key element of digital transformation is making your business accessible to customers no matter where they are or what device they're using.
Unified Experience Across Devices
A unified experience across devices ensures that customers experience the same content and functionality regardless of what platform they're using. For example, let's say a customer wants to learn more about your product. With a unified experience across devices, the customer would be able to access information about the product from their computer or mobile device. This way, if a customer is on the go and has limited screen real estate, they can still access the information they need.
A digital transformation is necessary for businesses to grow and thrive. However, it takes more than just digitizing processes. With the help of data science and machine learning, organizations can reimagine how they work with new technology and tools. Thereby, they can create an integrated experience across devices and channels, with a seamless flow for customers and employees.


This Book Is Mentioned in Amy Brecount White upcoming novel Forget-Her-Nots! How Cool is that?!
Amy: It's not stencils, just a little book that give the meanings for each flower, and then also gives the flower to express each emotion. I'd describe it as vintage Victorian.
Oh, I love these types of books. Enter me for sure.
Don't enter me. I actually already have this. lol. I bought it at the library sale for a quater. It is a cute little book.
Aww, that sounds like such a cute book.
Cool - looks so pretty!
Oh! This looks so great! And WOW to you for having so many giveaways.
Definitely like to be entered.
I've heard about flowers having different meanings, would love to learn more.
Oh Oh Oh!!! I love the Victoiran Era! I would love a book on the meaning of different flowers! So cool!


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Q: Is it OK in hsqldb to invoke the CHECKPOINT sql while another sql might be in progress? In other words, must I synchronize CHECKPOINT with another queries or can I simply execute it periodically in a dedicated thread?
My DB does not write the log. I am OK if the data is lost upon crash, but I do want to flush it periodically and make sure it is flushed when the application is terminated.
EDIT
The following items describe my scenario:

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*Run a bunch of short unit tests inserting items in dedicated DBs using an embedded hsqldb engine.

*Run hsqldb as a standalone server connecting to one of the DBs created during the unit tests.

*Open SQL Workbench/J trying to connect to the running standalone hsqldb server.

The SQL Workbench/J shows no tables at all. But if I add CHECKPOINT after having inserted all the records, then everything is fine.

A: HSQLDB always performs the checkpoint safely. It uses a separate thread that waits until all connections have committed then locks the database and performs the checkpoint.
CHECKPOINT is useful for reducing the amount of time it takes to restart a database after a crash. This does not apply to your database which has disabled the log.
If you are not writing a log, checkpoints may be unnecessary. The use of checkpoint in this scenario is to reclaim the spaces for deleted lobs (in version 2.3.0). It also writes out all the data.
If you want to flush the database at the end of your tests, you can execute SHUTDOWN instead.


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Q: vertically center tabular element I have the following table but I want to vertically center the first line of the table (Mid-drive motors). I would I do that?
\begin{table}[h]
\begin{center}
\begin{tabularx}{\textwidth}{ X  X }\hline
\multicolumn{2}{c}{\textbf{\large{Mid-drive motors}}} \\ [1.5ex]
  \hline
  \textbf{Advantages} & \textbf{Disadvantages} \\
  \hline
  Use the own gears of the bicycle & Wear a tear \\
  Consistent in steep hills & Big contact forces changing gears \\
  Lighter & Expensive \\
  More efficient & More noisy \\
  Low and centered mass center & More moving parts - more maintenance \\
  Higher torques\\
  Better suited for poor pavement \\
  \hline
\end{tabularx}
\end{center}
\caption{Advantages and disadvantages on the use of Mid-drive motors.}
\label{tabMid}
\end{table}
\FloatBarrier

A: \documentclass{article}
\usepackage{tabularx}
\usepackage{booktabs}
\begin{document}
\begin{table}%[h]% This is for fine tuning at the very end
%   \begin{center}% just useless clutter
        \begin{tabularx}{\textwidth}{ X  X }\toprule
            \multicolumn{2}{c}{\textbf{\large Mid-drive motors\strut}} \\
            \midrule
            \textbf{Advantages} & \textbf{Disadvantages} \\
            \midrule
            Use the own gears of the bicycle & Wear a tear \\
            Consistent in steep hills & Big contact forces changing gears \\
            Lighter & Expensive \\
            More efficient & More noisy \\
            Low and centered mass center & More moving parts - more maintenance \\
            Higher torques\\
            Better suited for poor pavement \\
            \bottomrule
        \end{tabularx}
%   \end{center}
    \caption{Advantages and disadvantages on the use of Mid-drive motors.}
    \label{tabMid}
\end{table}
\end{document}

A: There seems to be considerable overlap between the table's caption and the first row of the tabular material (the material that you want to center vertically). I'd get rid of the first row, and I'd also shorten the caption to make it a bit snappier.
I would further use the line-drawing macros of the booktabs package instead of \hline, and I would forego the use of bold-facing the entries in the (now simplified) header row. Oh, and since the width of the \tabularx environment is set to \textwidth, there's no point in encasing it in a center environment.

\documentclass{article}
\usepackage{tabularx,booktabs,ragged2e,caption}
\newcolumntype{L}{>{\RaggedRight\arraybackslash}X}
\begin{document}

\begin{table}
\setlength\tabcolsep{2pt}
\caption{Advantages and disadvantages of mid-drive motors.}
\label{tabMid-mod}
\begin{tabularx}{\textwidth}{ @{}LL@{} }
\toprule
\addlinespace
  Advantages & Disadvantages \\
\midrule
  Use the own gears of the bicycle & Wear a tear \\
  Consistent in steep hills & Big contact forces changing gears \\
  Lighter & Expensive \\
  More efficient & More noisy \\
  Low and centered mass center & More moving parts: more maintenance \\
  Higher torques\\
  Better suited for poor pavement \\
\bottomrule
\end{tabularx}
\end{table}

\end{document}

A: The easiest thing here is to use an invisible vertical rule.  Invisibility is obtained by making it of zero width.  Specifying height and depth in terms of the units ex gives you access to the current font parameters.  So I suggest you write the heading as
\multicolumn{2}{c}{\textbf{\large
  \vrule width 0pt height 3ex depth 1.5ex
  Mid-drive motors}} \\

or (thanks to Mico) using the LaTeX \rule command
\multicolumn{2}{c}{\textbf{\large
  \rule[-1.5ex]{0pt}{4.5ex}
  Mid-drive motors}} \\

This gives

\documentclass{article}

\usepackage{tabularx}

\begin{document}

\begin{table}
  \centering
  \begin{tabularx}{\textwidth}{ X X }\hline
    \multicolumn{2}{c}{\textbf{\large
    \vrule width 0pt height 3ex depth 1.5ex
    Mid-drive motors}} \\
    \hline
    \textbf{Advantages} & \textbf{Disadvantages} \\
    \hline
    Use the own gears of the bicycle & Wear a tear \\
    Consistent in steep hills & Big contact forces changing gears \\
    Lighter & Expensive \\
    More efficient & More noisy \\
    Low and centered mass center & More moving parts - more maintenance \\
    Higher torques\\
    Better suited for poor pavement \\
    \hline
  \end{tabularx}
  \caption{Advantages and disadvantages on the use of Mid-drive
  motors.}
  \label{tabMid}
\end{table}

\end{document}

The unit ex is the nominal height of the character lower case x in the font.
Incidentally you should seriously consider using the booktabs package with its commands \toprule, \midrule and \bottomrule for the horizontal lines.


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Form of BMW GT driver Sims boosts new european F3 team Hitech GP
The new Hitech GP team has moved firmly into the Formula 3 European Championship driver market after Alexander Sims narrowly missed out on a podium last weekend at Hockenheim.
Autosport understands that several leading drivers are being connected with the new Silverstone-based squad, which made just its second race appearance in the 2015 finale and plans to field a three-car team next season.
BMW GT factory driver Sims gave Hitech GP its competition debut in September's round at the Algarve Circuit, and the team's Dallara-Mercedes shot forward at Hockenheim, taking fifth and fourth in the two qualifying sessions, fifth in race one and fourth in race three.
"This circuit's a bit more generic compared to Portimao [Algarve]," Sims said of Hockenheim.
"It's quite flat, with no big undulations or cambers, so that the basic things we've learned from testing we can put to good use.
"From the gap to Felix Rosenqvist, you can see there's still lots to improve, but it shows what you can do if you get the car fairly well balanced.
"This is still a fairly standard Dallara, and it's fun to be a part of it [the team's genesis] – it's also nice to be in a position where we felt we should have got more out of it."
Sims also finished fifth in race two, despite damaging the floor with an airborne moment on the kerbs and grass at Turn 1, but was excluded when the car failed the post-race airbox-vacuum test in post-race scrutineering.
The Mercedes engine would not pull a vacuum, and the cause was only discovered when a technician from Mercedes engine builder HWA studied the airbox and found that gravel thrown up by Alexander Albon's crash had pierced the carbonfibre on its leading edge.
The car passed an identical test without problem after each qualifying session and the other two races.
Hitech GP is run by engineer David Hayle, who founded the separate Hitech Racing team in 2003.


Playa del Carmen's famous 5th Avenue is a popular tourist attraction with high-end retailers, bars, restaurants, local shops, cafes, street entertainment and more. With so much to do in this lively and eclectic area, we wanted to create a guide to all there is to see. Read on for the best places to shop, eat, and cut loose.
You'll find a wide variety of stores on 5th Avenue, ranging from American brands like Forever 21 and Zara, to flea market-type stalls with handmade souvenirs. This is a great place to snag an authentic souvenir. You'll love the hand-painted ceramics, colorful blankets, hand-beaded jewelry, and more.
If you're not in the market for souvenirs or tchotchkes, head to one of two large shopping centers on Fifth Avenue. Paseo del Carmen is located just past the ferry docks and steps away from Playacar Palace resort. Quinta Alegria is another good option, located on the corner of Constituyentes Street.
It's easy to get overwhelmed with so many dining choices on 5th Avenue. Keep in mind that many of the restaurants on Fifth Avenue are geared to tourists, so you'll see higher prices compared to eateries off the main drag. However, to really experience "Quinta Avenida", there are a few very good choices. El Muelle is a seafood restaurant on the corner of 32nd Street and Fifth Avenue. Their website boasts inventive dishes like stuffed calamari with goat cheese and mixed ceviche, all served in a casual dining room.
Another good option is 500 Gramos Grill. This meat and pasta restaurant sits between 34th and 38th Streets on Fifth Avenue. This is another casual eatery, serving burgers, Italian and vegetarian fare. This is a good pick for groups or kids and outdoor seating is available. They do take reservations if you are trying to plan ahead.
For Mexican craft beer and small plates, try Club de la Cerveza. You'll find this gem on 38th Street and Fifth Ave.
If you're looking for nightlife, walk to 10th Street off Quinta Avenida. Here you'll find Playa del Carmen's best bars and clubs. On 10th between Fifth and 10th Avenue, try Don Mezcal, Bar Ranita, or L'ambassade. Most bars and clubs in this area stay open until 5 AM.
Although shopping, dining, and partying are what draw most tourists to 5th Avenue, it's really the overall experience and ambiance of the area that makes it special. For instance, look for Mayan Dancers and flying Papantla performers near Parque Los Fundadores. You'll also find a gorgeous church, Nuestra Senora del Carmen Church. there is also a kid's play area and easy beach access here.
You may be surprised to find out that you can also find a secret Mayan ruin on 5th Avenue. A handful of small ruins hardly visited by tourists are located between 12th and 14th Streets on 5th Avenue. This is known as the Playacar neighborhood.
5th Avenue is also a great place to go if you run into inclement weather on your vacation – especially if you have kids. L'Aquarium is a large aquarium located just off of 5th Ave. It has three floors featuring more than 10,000 animals and 45 exhibits.
There are many all-inclusive resorts and boutique hotels located very close to 5th Avenue. One of our favorites is Hilton Playa del Carmen. You can read our full review of this property here. Playacar Palace, briefly mentioned above, is another good all-inclusive choice if you want to be close to the action. If you are looking for a trendy hotel rather than the all-inclusive experience, book your stay at Thompson Playa del Carmen. If you can't stay here, reserve a spot for dinner or drinks at CATCH. CATCH is an open-air restaurant on the rooftop terrace of the hotel that is open to the public. You'll find it right off Quinta Avenida at Calle 12.
Call us today to experience 5th Avenue for yourself. You can reach us at 402-390-9291 or get started here.


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Control panel designed for installation in 3.5" bays of computer cases. Thanks to four separate channels, it allows manual adjustment of the rotational speed up to four fans at the same time, in the range from 5 to 100%, set separately for each fan. The panel enables advanced users to have full control over cooling intensity of the computer's components, as well as to adjust the noise level when the work unit load is not large.
The product is made of a combination of durable ABS and metal, which ensure durability and resistance.


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DARE DEVIL DIVE will be first "euro fighter" coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia
By Judith Rubin
Atlanta, Georgia, USA — Six Flags Over Georgia announced a new roller coaster for the 2011 season. DARE DEVIL DIVE will be the park's first "euro fighter" coaster, which features a ten story vertical lift and first drop that dives beyond vertical as it plummets towards earth.
DARE DEVIL DIVE's mission begins with guests being pulled straight up to the sky on a special vertical chain lift, then slowly rolling to the top of the tower nearly 100 feet in the air. After an agonizing pause at the crest of the summit, the coaster car plummets downward at an angle that is beyond straight down – it actually angles inward at a blistering 52 mph. The ride then careens through a thrilling combination of diving loops while executing three inversions before riders catch air on a zero gravity hill and swoop across the dreaded Immelmann vertical U turn stretched high above the ground. The crescendo builds as the car dives toward the ground and up into a Heartline roll before being slowed by the magnetic brakes.
"We're excited to welcome DARE DEVIL DIVE as our 11th roller coaster," said Melinda Ashcraft, Park President of Six Flags Atlanta Properties. "It will be the perfect complement to an already stellar coaster lineup."
DARE DEVIL DIVE is custom-designed and engineered by the industry-acclaimed Gerstlauer Rides based in Germany, who also created the popular Tony Hawk's Big Spin at several Six Flags parks and Pandemonium at Six Flags New England.
DARE DEVIL DIVE is scheduled to open Memorial Day weekend 2011 and will join a host of thrilling rides and attractions at Six Flags Over Georgia including the hyper-coaster Goliath, one of the tallest coasters in the Southeast, Batman: The Ride and Superman: Ultimate Flight.
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Judith Rubin ([email protected]) is a leading journalist, publicist, strategist, blogger, content marketing specialist and connector in the international attractions industry. She excels at writing about all aspects of design and technical design, production and project management. Areas of special interest include AV integration and show control, lighting design and acoustics, specialty cinema, digital video and world's fairs. Judith has ties to numerous industry organizations. From 2005-2020 she ran communications, publications and social media for the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA). In 2013, she was honored with the TEA Service Award. She was development director of IMERSA, and co-chair of the 2014 IMERSA Summit. She was publicist for the Large Format Cinema Association in the 1990s, now part of the Giant Screen Cinema Association (GSCA) and has also contributed to the publications of PLASA, IAAPA and the International Planetarium Society. Already making her mark as a magazine and book editor, Judith joined World's Fair magazine in 1987, which introduced her to the attractions industry. Launching as a freelancer in the mid 1990s she has contributed to dozens of publications and media outlets including Funworld, Lighting&Sound America, Sound & Communications, Urban Land, The Raconteur and The Planetarian. She joined InPark in 2010. Judith earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Pratt Institute. She has lived in New York City and the San Francisco Bay Area, and now makes her home in Saint Louis, where she is active in the local arts and theater community.
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