An air conditioner is an essential appliance that cools our homes and controls the air temperature, which is vital to our daily lives. We might take it now for granted, but imagine how can we survive the scorching heat of summer if there is no cooling device anywhere? Fanning is never enough when temperatures rise up to triple digits.
Our ancestors had to deal with it manually. Efforts of cooling the air started as early as 3,000 years ago when the Chinese invented the hand fan.
The ancient Romans also had their share of attempts to control indoor temperatures. The wealthy citizens took advantage of the aqueduct system and circulated the cool water through the walls of their houses. During the third century summer, things went overboard when the eccentric Roman Emperor Elagabalus sent 1,000 slaves to the mountains to fetch snow to build a mountain of snow in the garden next to his villa to keep cool during the summer.
During the 2nd century, a Chinese inventor named Ding Huan built the room-sized rotary fan for air conditioning that is powered by the hand of prisoners. There were also adjustments made to architecture before the era of modern temperature control, like in Middle Eastern construction when windows were facing away from the sun and large buildings featured wind towers designed to catch and circulate air breezes.
It was during the 18th century when the concept of cooling the air by mechanical evaporation began. In 1758, Benjamin Franklin and John Hadley discovered that all liquid evaporation had a cooling effect. In 1820, a British inventor Michael Faraday discovered that compressing and liquefying ammonia could cool the air.
In 1842, a physician from Florida named John Gorrie proposed the idea of cooling hospitals and cities to keep patients more comfortable and to avoid diseases like malaria. He used compressor technology to create ice, which he used to cool the air for his patients in his Florida hospital. Even though his prototype performed irregularly, he received a patent for his ice-making machine in 1851. He even envisioned centralized air conditioning for cities, but his creation failed to develop it for selling in the market due to the death of his chief financial backer. However, his invention laid the foundation for modern air conditioning and refrigeration, and his vision of having commonplace air conditioning was made possible after 50 years.
After President James Garfield was shot by an assassin in 1881, the naval engineers built a cooling device filled with ice water-soaked cloth and blown by a fan to keep him cool and comfortable while trying to recover. Like Elagabalus, his comfort required a lot of effort – his caretakers used half a million pounds of ice in two months, but the president still died.
The game changer for this problem is the invention of electricity. When Nikola Tesla developed the alternating current motors, it paved the way for the invention of oscillating fans in the early 20th century. But still, it had no effect with humidity.
Artificial cooling really started in 1902 when Willis Carrier invented the first electrical air conditioning unit. While working for the Buffalo Forge Company, Carrier was asked to solve a humidity problem that causes magazine pages to wrinkle at Sackett-Wilhelms Lithographing and Publishing Company in Brooklyn. He conducted a series of experiments and designed a system that controlled humidity using cooling coils. Carrier secured a patent for it and continued refining his technology. Because of the success of his invention, demand increased. He eventually left Buffalo Forge to form his own company, The Carrier Air Conditioning Company of America.
The term "air conditioning" was first used by Stuart W. Cramer, a textile mill engineer from North Carolina. He created a ventilating device that adds moisture to the air in his textile mill. The humidity makes yarn easier to spin and less likely to break. Carrier used the term Cramer coined to name his own company.
In 1922, Carrier created a well-designed cooling system designed for theaters at the Metropolitan Theater in Los Angeles. The system pumped cool air through higher vents for better humidity. He also followed up with the invention of the centrifugal chiller, which publicly debuted at the Rivoli Theater in Times Square. It had fewer parts and compressor stages than his previous creations had increased reliability and had a lower price than other large-scale air conditioners. Later on, people flocked into the air-conditioned movie theaters on hot summer days, causing the summer blockbuster.
By the 1930s to 1940s, the use of air conditioning spread to offices, rail cars, and department stores, increasing the productivity of workers during the summer. However, despite improvements in the technology, these systems remained expensive and too big for typical homes.
The first time air conditioning was used in a house was in1914. Charles Gates' mansion in Minneapolis contained an air conditioner that was approximately 7 feet high, 6 feet wide and 20 feet long. In 1929, Frigidaire introduced a new split-system room cooler that was small enough for homes and was shaped like a radio cabinet. It was still expensive and heavy, and it needed a separate, remotely controlled condensing unit. This was improved by General Electric's Frank Faust and developed a self-contained room cooler.
During this time, General Motors' Albert Henne, Thomas Midgley, and Robert McNary synthesized chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) coolants, also known as Freon. It improved the safety of air conditioners as it was the first non-flammable refrigerating fluid, as compared to the toxic and flammable gases used previously like ammonia, methyl chloride, and propane.
In 1931, home cooling systems got smaller when H.H. Schultz and J.Q. Sherman invented an air conditioning unit that could be placed on a window ledge. Their device reached the market in 1932 but was not widely purchased because it cost around $10,000 to $50,000 that time – an amount that is equivalent to $120,000 to $600,000 today. Henry Galson went on to create a more compact, cheaper version of the window air conditioner. His unit got built by several manufacturers and by 1947, 43,000 of his device were sold. This paved the way for more widespread use of air conditioning inside the home.
Cars utilized the air conditioner starting 1939. Packard pioneered in providing AC's for vehicles, but the drivers were required to stop the engine, open the hood and disconnect a compressor belt of their air-conditioned cars when passengers got so cold.
By 1965, only 10% of homes in the United States had air conditioning, according to the Carrier Corporation. But in 2015, the Energy Information Administration reports that 87% of households in the country are using air conditioners. Cities that were unbearable during the summer became more attractive places to live and work due to the use of reliable cooling systems.
As years came to pass, experts had discovered that most cooling systems that the use of CFC or Freon was causing depletion in the ozone layer. It was also eating up a lot of energy, significantly increasing energy bills. In 1992, the Department of Energy issued a conservation standard and an alternative refrigeration evaluation program to generate energy bill savings, and find alternatives to CFC and its components so those greenhouse gas emissions that damage the ozone layer would be reduced. The program helped consumers to save money and energy. In fact, new air conditioners today use around 50% less energy than those units sold during 1990.
By 1994, Freon was banned in several countries, and by the next year, the manufacturing of CFC was given an end. Newer, ozone-friendly refrigerants have been developed such as the R-11, R-12, R-22, and R-410a, among others. Air conditioner brands like Carrier and Honeywell developed coolants that are more environmentally-friendly. Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) coolants were used as an alternative by many, but it was also linked to climate change problems.
Nowadays, the Department of Energy's program is working on the next biggest improvement in air conditioning which is the non-vapor compression technology – a totally cooler choice because it won't use HFCs and it could reduce energy consumption to greater levels.


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Q: Namespace vs Visibilty in ClassLoader subsystem Java has 3 different types of loaders and hence it would be having 3 different namespaces. Classes present in one namespace cannot see the classes present in other namespace for security reasons. My application class loader will load my application classes and now if my class is using String class how the visibility is provided then since the String class is loaded by bootstrap loader.

A: I believe a 'ChildClassLoader' will always check its 'ParentClassLoader' (the bootstrap ClassLoader in this case) if the specified class is already loaded. and therefore the 'String' class (in this case) would be the same in all 'ClassLoaders'.
A simple check would be to printout the 'hashcode' for that specific class for every 'ClassLoader', since it would be different for every 'ClassLoader' if the class object isn't shared through a 'ParentClassLoader'.

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LADA RAY REPORT: Putin Announces Troops Withdrawal from Syria. Russia's Accomplishments, Withdrawal Reasons Revealed!
March 23, 2016 by 1EarthUnited
This, brand new material is being added to the updated and expanded original
Earth Shift Report 5: SYRIA GAME CHANGER
Putin Announces Troops Withdrawal from Syria.
Russia's Accomplishments and Withdrawal Reasons Revealed!
Putin is the most unpredictable politician in the world: he always tells the truth.
As many times before, Putin openly pre-announced Russian objectives in Syria and said that once they have been achieved, Russia will withdraw. It appears the West was under a complete impression Putin was lying. No wonder: that's how they themselves behave, and they expect the same behavior from others. Their feeble minds can't fathom that there are few out there who actually tell the truth.
What were Russia's main objectives? Let's hear it directly from the horse's mouth.
This special talk show Evening with Vladimir Soloviev of March 15, 2016, dedicated to Russian withdrawal from Syria (Вечер с Владимиром Соловьевым. Спецвыпуск от…
Robbing the Federal Reserve… and Getting Away With It
It was the largest bank robbery in history…
It started just hours after the U.S. invaded Iraq in 2003. Saddam Hussein and his sons looted over $1 billion in cash from the Central Bank of Iraq.
In 2005, Brazil's central bank was also robbed, this time in an Oceans 11-style heist. A gang of 35 bank robbers dug an 80-meter tunnel underneath a branch of the Central Bank of Brazil. They disguised themselves as landscapers to avoid detection while they constructed the tunnel. The gang made off with around $70 million in cash.
It's rare that any country's central bank is robbed. When it does happen, it's a huge story. It's not like knocking off the local liquor store or retail bank. Central banks are big game.
And it just happened again…
Last month, an international group of hackers robbed Bangladesh's account at the Federal Reserve, the central bank of the U.S.
First, the hackers used a computer virus to break into the security system of Bangladesh's central bank. Then they stole the usernames and passwords the bank uses for payment transfers. The hackers used this information to wire over $100 million from Bangladesh's Federal Reserve account to the Philippines and Sri Lanka. From there, they funneled it to casinos and withdrew it as cash.
The hackers cleverly executed the heist on a Friday. You see, Friday and Saturday are weekend days in Bangladesh. But Friday is a work day in the U.S. So, they were able to execute the bogus transfers without Bangladeshi government employees noticing for days.
Once Bangladesh realized what had happened, they couldn't stop it. By then, it was Sunday, and no one at the Fed was available to help. When they finally got in contact with the Fed, the $100 million had vanished. Bangladesh was left holding an empty bag.
Not surprisingly, the Bangladeshi government was furious. It lost confidence in the U.S.'s ability to safeguard the world's financial system.
Other countries likely have as well.
Nearly every country in the world holds some of its reserves in an account with the U.S. Federal Reserve because the U.S. dollar is the world's premier reserve and trading currency. What if something similar happens to their accounts?
I think of this as a positive development.
The U.S. government has grossly abused the dollar's position as the world's premier reserve currency. It's printed trillions of dollars and, in effect, forced the rest of the world to finance its wasteful spending. It arbitrarily sanctions disobedient countries. It forces the rest of the world to comply with extra-territorial laws, like the odious Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). I could go on…
The U.S. dollar's premier status enables all of this malfeasance. If other countries lose faith in the U.S., it will help limit this bad behavior.
A Huge Threat to Your Money
The robbery of Bangladesh's Federal Reserve account is instructive for another reason: It shows the enormous danger of keeping your life savings as electronic entries in a bank or brokerage account, where hackers can easily steal it.
All the money you've earned could vanish in an instant.
There's a distinct possibility you could wake up one weekend and find—just like Bangladesh—that hackers have wiped out your digital bank and brokerage accounts… and there's nothing you can do about it.
All it takes is a skilled and determined cybercriminal. There's no shortage of those. Or another nation state, like Russia or China, attacking the U.S.'s digital financial system. The bottom line is: There are huge threats to the money you store as electronic entries.
Don't expect the government to protect you. After all, the Bangladeshi heist successfully targeted accounts at the Federal Reserve, an arm of the U.S. government.
There are many examples of hackers breaking into some of the world's most secure digital systems. Last year, hackers stole over 300,000 tax returns from the IRS. They used the information to claim tens of millions of dollars in fraudulent tax refunds.
Sony was also hacked recently. So were Target, JPMorgan Chase, E*Trade, and Scottrade.
If you keep most of your money in digital form, you should take proactive steps to protect yourself and your family.
This is a big reason why I think everyone should own some hard assets, like physical gold bullion coins. But if you want to thoroughly protect yourself from hackers wiping out your digital money, there's much more to do.
Because we think most Americans are overlooking this huge threat, we've put together a comprehensive guide with top cybersecurity experts. It explains seven specific steps you can take now to protect yourself. Click here to download the PDF.

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Q: How to find my MAC-Address whith ifconfig. Ubuntu ifconfig command in terminal returns me this:
br-6c00ce02a4d1: flags=4099  mtu 1500
        inet 172.18.0.1  netmask 255.255.0.0  broadcast 172.18.255.255
        ether 02:42:a7:9c:09:f6  txqueuelen 0  (Ethernet)
        RX packets 0  bytes 0 (0.0 B)
        RX errors 0  dropped 0  overruns 0  frame 0
        TX packets 0  bytes 0 (0.0 B)
        TX errors 0  dropped 0 overruns 0  carrier 0  collisions 0
br-79dcff94aa92: flags=4163  mtu 1500
        inet 172.21.0.1  netmask 255.255.0.0  broadcast 172.21.255.255
        inet6 fe80::42:43ff:fe69:e8da  prefixlen 64  scopeid 0x20
        ether 02:42:43:69:e8:da  txqueuelen 0  (Ethernet)
        RX packets 409826  bytes 52651648 (52.6 MB)
        RX errors 0  dropped 0  overruns 0  frame 0
        TX packets 327652  bytes 32244665 (32.2 MB)
        TX errors 0  dropped 0 overruns 0  carrier 0  collisions 0
docker0: flags=4099  mtu 1500
        inet 172.17.0.1  netmask 255.255.0.0  broadcast 172.17.255.255
        ether 02:42:7f:f8:ea:d0  txqueuelen 0  (Ethernet)
        RX packets 0  bytes 0 (0.0 B)
        RX errors 0  dropped 0  overruns 0  frame 0
        TX packets 0  bytes 0 (0.0 B)
        TX errors 0  dropped 0 overruns 0  carrier 0  collisions 0
enp0s31f6: flags=4099  mtu 1500
        ether 88:88:88:88:87:88  txqueuelen 1000  (Ethernet)
        RX packets 0  bytes 0 (0.0 B)
        RX errors 0  dropped 0  overruns 0  frame 0
        TX packets 0  bytes 0 (0.0 B)
        TX errors 0  dropped 0 overruns 0  carrier 0  collisions 0
        device interrupt 16  memory 0xf7100000-f7120000
enp2s0: flags=4163  mtu 1500
        inet 10.8.5.206  netmask 255.255.255.0  broadcast 10.8.5.255
        inet6 fe80::c35e:21cc:86bf:8769  prefixlen 64  scopeid 0x20
        ether 50:3e:aa:0f:6e:39  txqueuelen 1000  (Ethernet)
        RX packets 851931  bytes 397066035 (397.0 MB)
        RX errors 0  dropped 0  overruns 0  frame 0
        TX packets 140839  bytes 17350575 (17.3 MB)
        TX errors 0  dropped 0 overruns 0  carrier 0  collisions 0
lo: flags=73  mtu 65536
        inet 127.0.0.1  netmask 255.0.0.0
        inet6 ::1  prefixlen 128  scopeid 0x10
        loop  txqueuelen 1000  (Local Loopback)
        RX packets 774896  bytes 88441796 (88.4 MB)
        RX errors 0  dropped 0  overruns 0  frame 0
        TX packets 774896  bytes 88441796 (88.4 MB)
        TX errors 0  dropped 0 overruns 0  carrier 0  collisions 0
veth30c9ef6: flags=4163  mtu 1500
        inet6 fe80::881f:69ff:fe26:41a  prefixlen 64  scopeid 0x20
        ether 8a:1f:69:26:04:1a  txqueuelen 0  (Ethernet)
        RX packets 435713  bytes 60277342 (60.2 MB)
        RX errors 0  dropped 0  overruns 0  frame 0
        TX packets 340936  bytes 33455896 (33.4 MB)
        TX errors 0  dropped 0 overruns 0  carrier 0  collisions 0
veth95023cb: flags=4163  mtu 1500
        inet6 fe80::6427:47ff:fef2:f46  prefixlen 64  scopeid 0x20
        ether 66:27:47:f2:0f:46  txqueuelen 0  (Ethernet)
        RX packets 13223  bytes 1204242 (1.2 MB)
        RX errors 0  dropped 0  overruns 0  frame 0
        TX packets 26174  bytes 1920551 (1.9 MB)
        TX errors 0  dropped 0 overruns 0  carrier 0  collisions 0
Which one is my MAC-Address?

A: Try using the command:
$ ip addr show

The link/ether field of the output is the MAC address.


On the other hand, Willliam Shatner has no business deviating his acting day job. If God hands us only one great talent in our lives, be it singing, song writing, playing an instrument, acting, writing, and so on, we ought to make the most of it and count our blessings, since it is these limited talents alone that place us already above the crowd. It is rare that people are successful in more than one talent, and when it is usually attempted, the result is often, uh, humbling for the performer. And unintentionally amusing for the audience.
To illustrate the over-reaching kind of talent, here is William Shatner talking over "Hey Mr. Tambourine Man".


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Articles CharitiesWalking With The WoundedHow will you be marking the 200th Anniversary of Waterloo?
How will you be marking the 200th Anniversary of Waterloo?
How is your history? This June it is 200 years since the Duke of Wellington turned to his only uninjured officer, Major Percy, and entrusted him with delivering news of victory over Napolean at the battle of Waterloo, just south of Brussels.
The battle was a significant event in defining the future landscape of Europe. Nations were formed as a consequence of it and fighting ceased across Europe for 50 years, although it came at a heavy price – leaving 50,000 soldiers dead or wounded.
Major Percy made the journey by horse and carriage to deliver Wellington's dispatch to the Prince Regent in London, who was eventually found at what is now called the East India Club.
Walking With The Wounded will be recreating this message of victory from the battlefield back to the East India Club in London on 17-20 June 2015. The Ride of the Lions Waterloo 200 will see 200 cyclists ride this journey alongside a host of British & Irish Lions and a number of wounded veterans.
You can join the likes of Rob Henderson, Peter Winterbottom and Roger Uttley for the most exciting charity bike ride of 2015 marking a momentous military anniversary.


Storytelling: Who doesn't love a good reality?
I am fascinated with the idea that we create our own reality in order to find comfort with the decisions we make in our life. We can exist in our skin and find peace within our world when the story we tell ourselves is better than a story someone else makes up for us. We share a common environment and sometimes a common language but our realities and our stories are unique only to us.
This body of work was created with photographs of specific architectural locations found while I was traveling. I then changed the context of those places by altering the environment around those buildings using collage. Some photographs were blended together in a photo app and others were collaged together in Photoshop. Sometimes I added a new ground and sky; other times graffiti characters I found on the streets of Berlin. These collages were printed on inkjet film and then transferred to gessoed panels.


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What is Computer Vision?
Computer Vision is a rapidly advancing technology that aims to enable computers to automatically gain a high-level understanding of image and video content through Machine Learning and Deep Learning techniques, so they can see and interpret things the way humans do.
This technology goes beyond standard image processing and can be used to identify, track, detect, and classify objects in images and videos. Thus, the amount of information Computer Vision can provide about the world around us is massive, and that's why computer scientists have been hard at work, extending vision to computers for over half a century.
So, computers being able to see as we do is pretty nifty and all, but to truly grasp how big a deal this is, it really helps first to understand how we do this.
How Human Vision Works and Carrying that Over to Machines
While we usually take it for granted, Human Vision is as intricate as it is immaculate. To keep things simple, we have eyes that capture light, photo-receptors that convert light into a form the brain can process, and finally, the visual cortex in the brain that does all the processing.
Thus, a lot is going on behind the scenes, even for doing something as simple as watching a movie, stepping across obstacles, or admiring the sunset. Over the years, we've successfully transferred components of Human Vision over to machines. The pinhole camera dates back to the 11th century, then came the first photographic cameras (19th century), and presently we have highly advanced versions that can capture photos digitally.
However, capturing images is only one piece of the puzzle. Now comes the tricky part of having machines understand what's actually in the said image. As opposed to traditional computers, our visual cortex can interpret images in a snap, and we instinctively know what's happening in the image. This boils down to context, and we edge out computers by an eon's worth of evolutionary context. Thus, bringing machines up to speed is one of the major challenges of Computer Vision.
How Computer Vision Works
When a computer sees an image of, let's say, a cat, it only sees a massive array of numbers that represent intensities and colors of the image, but not the image itself. As we said, there's no context, and that's what's needed to get algorithms to comprehend an image the same way a human does.
Enter Machine Learning. Machine Learning leverages various statistical techniques to allow algorithms to learn and improve as they come across new data, so they're eventually able to decipher what numbers in a particular sequence actually mean. In the case of Computer Vision, this data is image data.
By feeding a Machine Learning model enough data, we can make it highly accurate. Presently, Computer Vision accuracy goes toe-to-toe with humans when it comes to image recognition. These typically rely on deep neural network models like Convolutional Neural Networks and Recurrent Neural Networks. Let's talk about them.
Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN)
Like all neural network architectures, CNNs are modeled loosely after biological neural networks and learn to perform tasks through examples. Typical applications of CNNs in the context of Computer Vision include image classification, object detection, and object tracking.
CNNs are so called because of their various hidden convolution layers. Each convolution layer can have several filters for detecting distinct features in the image. The input image is broken down into pixels and passed through the filters in each convolution layer. Layers at the start of the CNN usually detect simpler features (i.e., shapes, edges, curves, etc.) while deeper layers identify highly sophisticated objects (eyes, ears, faces, cats, dogs).
Labeled training data is used to improve a CNN's accuracy iteratively. When a CNN starts, initially, all filter values are randomized, and predictions tend to be way off. However, with each iteration, filter values are adjusted, so any error is minimized, and predictions are able to approach the image's actual label.
Recurrent Neural Networks (RNN)
On the surface, videos are basically a series of moving images. However, to analyze them, it's essential to consider the context in a single image frame (spatial) as well as the context between frames (temporal). Architectures like CNNs can only pick up on spatial features, and this renders them unsuitable for videos where temporal features are also important.
This is where RNNs come in. They essentially build upon CNNs and are used to analyze videos. Unlike a CNN, an RNN can retain information that it's already processed and use this temporal context to make better predictions.
Real-World Applications of Computer Vision
Computer Vision is crucial to a number of current and emerging technologies. Let's take a look at some of its most popular real-world applications.
According to the WHO Global status report on road safety 2018, roughly 1.35 million people died due to road traffic injuries. Automobile engineers have been busy making our cars safer, and many modern accident prevention features rely on Computer Vision. Most new vehicles have specialized sensors built-in that can detect pedestrians, motorists, and other objects in the vehicle's vicinity. Computer Vision helps them better comprehend their surroundings, warns the driver when an accident is likely, and can even automatically brake if there's an obstacle or pedestrian up ahead.
Some companies like Tesla, Uber, and Waymo are taking this even further with self-driving cars. While we've seen already seen autonomous cars in action, and they're pretty cool, immediate widespread adoption seems unlikely owing to regulatory approval processes, safety concerns, and cultural norms, among other reasons.
Currently, Computer Vision benefits various areas of healthcare, including medical imaging, active health monitoring, and diagnostics. The technology serves as a valuable tool for healthcare personnel, as it augments their capabilities and equips them to provide better care for their patients.
Computer Vision helps doctors track their patient's condition more accurately and helps take out the guesswork. Gauss Solutions has developed an FDA-approved blood monitoring solution that scans images of blood-soaked sponges and suction canisters and uses facial recognition to actively predict the onset of postpartum hemorrhage, one of the most preventable causes of maternal death, in real-time.
In medical imaging, Computer Vision can be used to make images, MRI, and X-Ray scans more interactive, and provide doctors with more context to better understand and interpret their patient's condition.
Whether it's textiles, food processing, or pharmaceuticals, Computer Vision has quickly found its place in industry settings. It has completely revolutionized production lines and supply chains and is helping manufacturers digitize and automate their processes to be safer, more efficient, and intelligent.
Besides ensuring product quality and inspecting packaging, Computer Vision also helps manufacturers keep a close eye on the health of critical infrastructure and equipment, and empowers them to proactively take corrective measures before a breakdown occurs and results in expensive downtime.
Computer Vision has the potential to breathe new life into brick-and-mortar retail stores by allowing them to deliver the personalized and hassle-free shopping experiences that we usually associate with online shopping. From the automation of processes like inventory management, checkout, and customer compliance to providing contextual information about products and tailored product recommendations for each customer, the possibilities are nearly endless.
If you live in Manhattan, San Francisco, Chicago, Seattle, or San Francisco, you can check out your nearest Amazon Go store to see Computer Vision's applications in retail in all their glory. There are sensors and overhead cameras that detect when items are taken or returned to shelves, and your virtual cart is updated accordingly. Payments are processed automatically, and you get charged via your Amazon account after you leave.
Intagleo Systems has extensive hands-on experience in developing Deep Learning and Computer Vision software solutions for various industry applications. Contact us today for free consultation and learn more about what we can do for you.
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This will cover the affect this change in fiscal intermediary will have on claims if you process them through a clearinghouse, such as Ingenix (ENS) or RelayHealth.
Your action items will vary depending on whether you submit claims via Print Image or ANSI, and which clearinghouse you use.
At this time Novitas Solutions is not listing a PO Box for claim submission in Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. When that information is available, we will communicate that to all clients.
If you send claims via Print Image, there is no action needed on your part. Your clearinghouse will handle any changes needed. Note that this item applies to 75% of our clients as they submit claims via Print Image.
How do I know I am sending claims via Print Image? In Medisoft go to the "List" menu and select "EDI Receivers". When the receiver list opens, double click on the receiver you are using (usually named "ENS" or "EDI" or "EDSS") to edit. Click on the "ID" tab and locate the "Program File" field. If the entry in that field contains the words "CMSFile" or "CMS11", you are preparing your electronic file via Print Image.
The Claims Payer ID is stored in Medisoft in the insurance carrier screen, List>Insurance>Carriers. Locate your Medicare carrier and double click to edit. Click on the "EDI/Eligibility" tab.
Each clearinghouse manages the Payer ID differently, so your action will vary depending on your clearinghouse.
If you are processing claims through Ingenix (ENS) , there is no action needed on your part. The payer Payer ID is COMCR. At the time of cutover, they will handle placing the correct Payer ID on the outbound claims.
I have researched RelayHealth's web site and can find no information on whether the Claims Payor ID (CPID) will change at cutover. We suspect the CPID will change at cutover however. We will monitor this and report to our clients as soon as we have information.
There are over a dozen clearinghouses that our clients use, making it very difficult to research all the combinations. We strongly recommend that you monitor messages from you clearinghouse and take the appropriate action.
If you do need to change the Payer ID, you can do that by going to the "List" menu in Medisoft, click on "Insurance" then "Carrier". Locate your Medicare carrier then double click on the "EDI/Eligibility" tab. In the "Claims Payer ID" field, make the change instructed by your clearinghouse and click on "Save". This should be the only change you will need to make.


New Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday accused Delhi lieutenant governor (L-G) Anil Baijal of trying to "scuttle" the assembly's house committees, which the party said were holding government officers responsible for work carried out by their departments.
Addressing the media, AAP MLA Saurabh Bharadwaj said these committees looked into various issues like health, roads, canals, unauthorised colonies and held government officials accountable.
Bharadwaj said the L-G 's office wrote a letter to the home secretary that these committees were "unconstitutional" and should be dissolved, which has since been leaked to the media by an official posted at Baijal's office.
Bharadwaj said "The newspaper report that quotes the L-G's communication claims that the committees' functioning in Delhi are unconstitutional."
The house committees were also accused of summoning and pressurising officials. "Are these officers being pressurised by MLAs (members of committees) for personal favours?" he asked and added that the officers were confronted for slow pace of work by departments and irregularities therein.
On 9 September , a BJP delegation had met president Ram Nath Kovind and sought his intervention in the functioning of the AAP government in Delhi, which it dubbed "unconstitutional and undemocratic", referring to the house committees.


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SHOT Show® to Stay at Sands Expo through 2018
LAS VEGAS — The National Shooting Sports Foundation®(NSSF®) followed up its recently concluded, record-setting Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade ShowTM (SHOT Show®) by adding another year to its agreement with Sands Expo in Las Vegas.
Under the new terms, NSSF will put on the SHOT Show at Sands Expo through 2018.
The 2014 SHOT Show, which ran Jan. 14-17, attracted more than 67,000 in total attendance, an all-time high, and was the fifth consecutive SHOT Show held at Sands Expo. NSSF had previously extended its stay at the venue for three years through 2017.
SHOT Show is the fifth largest trade show in Las Vegas and the largest trade show of its kind in the world.
"Sands Expo has spent millions of dollars evolving the venue in order to meet SHOT Show's needs and to make our attendees feel welcome," said Chris Dolnack, NSSF Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. "We've been pleased with the improvements, and we look forward to continuing to work with them to build on our success here in Las Vegas."
"Everyone at Sands Expo enjoys having SHOT Show in the building. The team is wonderful to work with, and it's exciting to know that we've played a role in helping them grow," said Ashlyn LaPorte, Sands Expo Executive Director of Event Management. "We look forward to continuing this relationship, and can't wait to see what records will be broken in subsequent years."
Sands Expo recently completed a $37 million renovation that significantly upgraded its facilities, including redesigning and remodeling the lobby and adding escalators, new carpeting, Wi-Fi hotspots, food outlets, digital signage and other amenities that have enhanced trade-show experiences for exhibitors and attendees.
The SHOT Show generates more than $73 million for the Las Vegas economy.


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Film, TV and Radio
Evil Spirits By Cliff Goodwin
by Cliff Goodwin
In May 1999, after a 40-year career including 100 films, Oliver Reed died, as he had invariably lived, drinking with friends while making a film - his well-reviewed performance in the blockbuster Gladiator.
Evil Spirits Summary
Evil Spirits: The Life of Oliver Reed by Cliff Goodwin
In May 1999, after a 40-year career including 100 films, Oliver Reed died, as he had invariably lived, drinking with friends while making a film - his well-reviewed performance in the blockbuster Gladiator. Having risen through Hammer Horror films to international stardom as Bill Sykes in Oliver!, Reed became, in his own works, 'the biggest star this country has got'. With his legendary off-screen exploits and blunt opinions - especially of his co-stars - he was also one of the most infamous. Bestselling author Cliff Goodwin uses material from first-hand interviews with Reed's family, friends and colleagues and never before seen photographs to explore Reed's eventful career. But he also reveals another side to this unique and complex man.
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The new site will play host to three spaces featuring creative cocktails from some of the biggest names in drinks in addition to a new space set to showcase smaller emerging brands from around the UK.
In another first for the festival, which runs from 3-7 October, VIP packages will be available to provide cocktail fans fast track entry to The Cocktail Village, a free drink, and access to special VIP only areas.
"With our tenth birthday just around the corner, we're excited to warm up with this year's new additions and hope fans of London Cocktail Week and new-comers will fully immerse themselves in a vibrant week, jam-packed with top class cocktails, parties, pop-ups and more," said Hannah Sharman-Cox, founder of London Cocktail Week and Drink Up London, which runs the event.
In addition to The Cocktail Village, London Cocktail Week will feature a timetable of parties, masterclasses and supper clubs as well as self- guided Cocktail Tours, with more than 300 of bars across the capital taking part by offering festival pass holders specially created cocktails for £6.
To promote the growing trend for mindful drinking, venues are also encouraged to offer a lower-alcohol option, as well as a non-alcoholic option, for £4.


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Located in Kanoni, we offer modern hospitality and comfort only 200 metres from the beach and 2.5 kilometres from Corfu. Ariti Hotel is situated on the Kanoni peninsula. The Hotel took its name from 'Ariti', the wife of the King of the Phaeecians, who extended such a warm welcome to the travel-weary Ulysses. This four star property has an extensive, well-furnished lounge that opens on to a wide terrace, with breathtaking views over the lagoon and the center of the island. The 171 guestrooms feature modern amenities including climate control, private bathroom, direct dial telephone, satellite television, refrigerator and balcony. The 24-hour front desk can assist with currency exchange, safety deposit boxes, and dry cleaning and laundry service.
The Kontokali Bay Hotel is a masterpiece of tranquillity, a haven from the everyday... The Kontokali Bay Hotel is a Hotel-Bungalow complex on the central eastern shoreline of the emerald Island of Corfu, situated only 6 Km. from the islands capital, Corfu Town. Built on a densely wooded peninsula and on a natural incline, the Main Building of the Kontokali Bay overlooks both the sparkling blue waters of the Ionian Sea that separates Corfu from the taupe, coastal mountains of the Greek Mainland and the Gouvia Marina. The bungalows are set in the midst of the verdant, pine and cypress-laden gardens, the vibrant reds and mauves of the rambling bougainvilleas add the artist's final brushstroke to this perfect canvas. Impeccably friendly service, tranquil surroundings and excellent quality are the secrets of the success of our Restaurants and Bars. From the simplest of salads to the perfectly prepared, mouth-watering Chateaubriand our Chef will cater to the most discerning of palates. Our comprehensive Bar List covers everything from Sparkling Water to Champagne Cocktails; all served by our welcoming Bar staff. Relax on one of our sunloungers on either of our two sandy beaches, on the sun terrace by the infinity pool, on the lawns under the shade of the immense cypress trees which front the beach area or select one of our sundecks, which stretch out over the waters edge and relax to the sound of the water as it washes over the rocks.
The Hotel Benitses Arches is a two star hotel located at the beautiful village of Benitses, which is situated only 12 km from Corfu Town, port and airport. The Benitses beach is only 30 meters away from the hotel. The hotel consists of 46 rooms which every one can accommodate up to 4 persons.Rooms are equipped with individual Air Condition, Satellite TV, Mini-Bar, bathroom and a spacious balcony.
The Ionian Konstantinoupolis Hotel was built during the British Protectorate (1814-1864). It first operated as a hotel offering room and board by a family from Konstantinoupolis who moved to Corfu to escape the Turks. Considering its advantageous position by the main port, the hotel was in a great demand among the business world of the time, as well as, the high society of Europe who chose Corfu for their holidays. From 1878 up until 1993 the hotel attracted various celebrities and artists who came to the island to perform. The Konstantinoupolis is a fully renovated hotel with great respect to the history and the architectural tradition of Corfu. The hotel is located in the center of the Old Port with easy access to the town exits and entries eliminating the need to cross the busy commercial section. The Konstantinoupolis is a fully renovated hotel with great respect to the history and the architectural tradition of Corfu. The 31 rooms feature amenities including television, direct dial telephone, and climate control.
The resort complex is situated within a private olive grove on the emerald beach of Agios Ioannis Peristeron, which boasts a European blue flag award for its crystal clear waters. It consists of six buildings and bungalows of Mediterranean architecture, all overlooking the beautiful coastline of Corfu and the colorful sub-tropical gardens. Marbella Corfu offers luxurious and spacious accommodations combined with elegantly decorated restaurants, terraces, lounges and bars offering unique views of the Ionian Sea. The lush greenery along with the brand new cascade seawater swimming pool invites you to indulge in comfort and style. The carefully appointed 396 guest rooms offer amenities that accommodate all needs. Some of the luxury amenities include balcony or terrace with sea view, a partial sea view, or garden view, private bath or shower, hair dryer, satellite television, direct dial telephones, climate control, mini bar, private safety deposit box, and radio. Additionally, the rooms in the main building are equipped with two king-size beds, all bungalows have sea view and balcony or private garden, family bungalows have one bedroom, one living room, one bathroom and two WC's. On the beach various water sports facilities await you next to an idyllic area with olive trees and straw umbrellas, providing the perfect scenery for sport and relaxation.
Hotel Levant is located close to the western shore of the island on the summit of Pelekas Hill and has a panoramic view of the surrounding area and of the famous sunset. Close to the hotel is the 'Kaiser's Observatory' (also Known as the 'Kaiser's Throne'), and the Church of Evagelistria, built around 1500. The hotel is a short distance from the beautiful, clean beaches of the west coast, such as Glyfada, Kontoyialos, Myrtiotissa, Ermones and Agios Gordios. Just four kilometers away is an 18-hole golf course, riding stables and country club. Aqualand Water Park is also nearby. The Levant Hotel has a neo-classical style. The 25 guest rooms have a romantic décor and an incredible view. Some guestroom amenities include climate control, direct dial telephone, mini bar, room service, and a television. Other practical amenities the property offers include a 24-hour reception desk, currency exchange, sun terraces and balconies overlooking the sea, swimming pool, and private parking. The restaurant serves delicious Mediterranean cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
An impressive and highly praised 5 star luxury hotel. The hotel is always aiming to meet the demands and needs of its customers. Quality is what this hotel delivers. The Corfu Palace Hotel offers a traditional and elegant atmosphere where each guest can experience the Greek hospitality through personalized service and attention to detail in the true Swiss tradition. Thanks to a long tradition and as a member of the world famous association "Hotels de Grande Classe Internationale", the Corfu Palace can justifiably be classed as one of the most elegant and distinguished hotels in Greece. In the ideal surrounding of the heated indoor pool, salt water, the Corfu Spa is awaiting you to relax and escape the stress of your daily routine with seawater therapies, which will give you a positive and refreshing effect on your body, mind and soul. The Corfu Spa is a luxurious retreat combining the effectiveness of pure seawater and the opulence of a state of the art spa with: Sauna Jacuzzi Hammam Hotel is based on the island of Corfu in Greece.It is situated amongst subtropical gardens in the outskirts of the historic Corfu Town overlooking the pretty bay of Garitsa, the Greek mainland and is conveniently situated just 400 meters from the center of Corfu Town.
Because of its peaceful atmosphere, great location, and high standards of service Hotel Delfinia has become a very popular holiday resort. Guests can chose between endless hours relaxing at the hotels beach bar, the sandy beach, or from a variety of water sports. In the evenings four times a week, local dance parties as well as live electric music is offered at the hotels cocktail bar. Other property amenities include private parking, two tennis courts, television lounges, fitness center, and a childrens playground. The hotel complex consists of three buildings. All hotels, being in perfect harmony with the surroundings built around a magnificent garden. The main building has 93 rooms in 4 floors and the other two, 92 rooms in total, each in 2 floors, all of which were lately renovated in 2001. The hotel guestrooms feature amenities including direct dial telephone, air conditioning, private bath or shower and balconies with sea or garden views. The 24-hour reception desk can assist with currency exchange, safety deposit boxes, car and bike rental and excursions. The hotel also provides play card rooms, chess, backgammon, outdoor ground chess, children's pool, children's playground, children's playroom, table tenis, elecrtonic games. Visa and Master card are accepted.


Calling all investors and home-fippers! This deal will not last long! Total interior clean-out, NEW drywall, framing, and electrical panel (200AMP). BRAND NEW siding and roof! Open and Vaulted ceilings. Completed plumbing, including a HUGE master suite. HUGE back yard, great location in the heart of Southern Orchards! All the is left is the final touches and finishes!


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Agent takes a step up to get back to roots
COURTESY PHOTO Stacye Tullos (second from right), the new Texas A&M Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent for Trinity County, stands with (from left) Trinity County Judge Doug Page, Cathey, Kayla Kembro, Clarissa Ashworth, and Cole Sullivan, 4-H members who were honored with Gold Star awards from the Texas AgriLife Extension Service. Tullos recently was promoted to the agent, having served initially as an agent for Healthy Texas.
By Tony Farkas
GROVETON — Combined passions for agriculture and teaching put Stacye Tullos back to the place where she always wanted to be.
The former Health Agent for the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, which dealt with educational programming in the school about chronic disease and nutrition, among other things, is now agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources.
"I always knew I wanted to be in something ag-based because of how I grew up," Tullos said. "That made me who I am, being in FFA in high school. I was one of those kids who didn't have a clue of what I wanted to do until I got into high school and started in ag."
When it came to learning about all things agriculture, Tullos said she fell to that like a duck to water; instead of athletics or other extracurricular activities, that was her passion — her sport.
"4-H program is part of what I deal with, and that's where my heart is at," she said. "I was an ag teacher for three years (prior to joining the Extension Service). I come from a long background in agriculture. My grandpa was the largest producer of rice in the state of Texas in the 70s and 80s, and he also ran cattle, grew corn and hay, and things like that."
Tullos said that children are her passion, especially teaching them, and with agriculture, the possibilities for kids to find something that will interest them are endless.
"People think that ag only has to do with cattle or pigs or lambs or goats, or maybe just farming, and it's a misconception," she said. "I've seen kids so shy that when they got an opportunity to be a part of FFA or 4-H, they find themselves. There are speaking events, or sewing, or robotics, or mechanical engineering. It's cooking and learning about food. It gives them a sense of responsibility and grow character. You'll find some of the most exceptional kids come from ag. It's not just county fair stuff."
Agriculture and its related disciplines teaches responsibility, and a work ethic, and how to create, and it teaches children how to sell themselves, not just sell a commodity, Tullos said.
"Kids need to know how to market themselves these days, and they need to learn to earn their way," she said.
So in her new role, Tullos helps people with questions about starting gardens, or identifying plants, or check a pond, or eve finding out why cattle aren't producing well or losing weight.
"It's everything you can possibly imagine under the umbrella of agriculture," she said. "We have a wealth of people with knowledge that help us with that, so if we don't know, we have the resources of A&M."
Tullos is replacing Armon Hewitt, who had been agent for Trinity County for about 15 years. She graduated from Tarleton State University in 2002 with a bachelor's degree in agriculture services and development, and followed that with an internship in ag education with the Extension Service in Grimes County.
After spending a few years working in human resources, Tullos made the change to teaching, and has been there since.
"At the end of the day, our youth are our future, and if I can say I had a small part in helping them to blossom into a mature adult with a work ethic and skills to use throughout life, that's where I live," she said. "We have to invest in our kids, and they have to know there is someone behind them."
Coldspring FFA Member Awarded National American FFA Degree
Coldspring-Oakhurst alumnus and Southwestern University sophomore Rylee Rudloff earned her FFA American Degree last week.
INDIANAPOLIS – Each year, the National FFA Organization honors FFA members who show the utmost dedication to the organization through their desire to develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
The American FFA Degree is bestowed upon a select group of students in recognition of their years of academic and professional excellence. This year 4,136 American Degrees were awarded. Rylee Rudloff of Coldspring, who is a member of the Coldspring FFA chapter, was awarded the American FFA Degree at the 93rd National FFA Convention & Expo Oct. 27-29, which was held virtually.
Rudloff was a Coldspring FFA member for four years during high school. She served as an officer of Coldspring FFA for two years, as the Vice President for 2017-2018 and President for 2018-2019.
Rudloff showed Market Goats and Breeding Heifers at the San Jacinto County Fair. She also showed registered Brahman heifers at Fort Worth Livestock Show, San Antonio Livestock Show, Houston Livestock Show, and the Star of Texas Livestock Show in Austin.
Rudloff competed in Livestock Judging for 4 years and Public Relations for three years and Greenhand Quiz one year. She received her Lone Star FFA Degree from Texas FFA in 2018.
Rudloff has continued her involvement in Agriculture after high school through her registered Brahman Heifers. She is currently attending Southwestern University in Georgetown, where she is studying to become a physical therapist and playing outfield for the softball team.
Sponsored by Case IH, Elanco Animal Health and Syngenta, the award recognizes demonstrated ability and outstanding achievements in agricultural business, production, processing or service programs. To be eligible, FFA members must have earned and productively invested $10,000 through a supervised agricultural experience (SAE) program in which they own their own business or hold a professional position as an employee.
Recipients must also complete 50 hours community service and demonstrate outstanding leadership abilities and civic involvement through completion of a long list of FFA and community activities. Less than one percent of FFA members achieve the American FFA Degree.
Each recipient of the American FFA Degree receives a gold American FFA Degree key and certificate after being recognized at the national convention.
About National FFA Organization
The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 760,000 student members as part of 8,700 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. For more, visit the National FFA Organization online at FFA.org and on Facebook and Twitter.
The National FFA Foundation builds partnerships with industry, education, government, other foundations and individuals to secure financial resources that recognize FFA member achievements, develop student leaders and support the future of agricultural education. A separately registered nonprofit organization, the foundation is governed by a board of trustees that includes the national FFA president, educators, business leaders and individual donors. For more, visit FFA.org/Give.
FFA hands out honors
CASSIE GREGORY | COURTESY PHOTO The 2020-21 Coldspring-Oakhurst High School FFA Chapter Banquet was held on Thursday, May 13.
Special to the News-Times
COLDSPRING — The Coldspring-Oakhurst High School FFA Chapter celebrated a year filled with firsts, lasts, and hope for the future.
At the FFA banquet on Thursday, 2020-21 Coldspring FFA President Brelynn Ellisor opened the emotional evening.
"We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for making this a successful year," Ellisor said. "The hard work and dedication of each member has played a role in making all of these accomplishments possible."
The invocation was led by FFA member Cinco Bailes, followed by a meal prepared and served by Mary Gray Catering with assistance from the FFA Booster Club.
The 2020-21 FFA officers — Ellisor, Vice President Camilla Fussell, Secretary Kimberly Blackmann, Treasurer Kylie Curri, and Reporter Kaylen McAdams, with Advisor Ashlie Taylor — presented the year's awards and scholarship winners.
The evening wound down with a touching end-of-year slideshow and the ceremony for retiring seniors, who hung up their FFA jackets as a symbol of the end of their high school FFA years.
Before closing the meeting, the names of the 2021-2022 Coldspring FFA Officers were announced: President Kimberly Blackmann, Vice President Brelynn Ellisor, Secretary Cinco Bailes, Treasurer Hayden Richardson, Sentinel Mayci Whitten, Reporter Camilla Fussell and Student Advisor Kaylen McAdams.
FFA presents for Onalaska's board
PHOTO BY EMILY KUBISCH-SABRSULA Onalaska's FFA team gave their agricultural issues presentation over wild horse management to the board before they take it to contests.
By Emily Kubisch-Sabrsula
ONALASKA — Onalaska's board met earlier this month to go over their formal agenda, as well as receive a presentation from the ag issues team as they prepare to complete in upcoming contests.
Agricultural issues team
Onalaksa's FFA team unveiled their agricultural issues presentation over wild horse management. Two students on each side of the argument presented on the pros and cons of the regulation of these animals.
The presentation included the history of how the horses were introduced to the United States, how Native Americans used them, their contemporary existence in the western U.S., and laws introduced to protect them. Pros included seed distribution and historical significance, while cons included hard packing of soil and over-population.
Elementary report
Elementary principal David Murphy informed the board that elementary UIL started meeting last week in the afternoons, but with after-school tutorials also starting soon, they are working to find ways to meet with both groups on campus in a safe manor.
Sixth grade currently holds the highest attendance with 95%, earning them a pizza party later this month. On Nov. 3, the district will hold its first Title I meeting virtually.
The presentation will go over what Title I is, requirements the school needs to meet, and what parents need to know. Questions and comments can be added to a chat box during the meeting to be addressed.
Junior and high school report
Robyn Thornton gave the junior and senior high school report.
Administration will start teacher observations soon with plans to be finished before Thanksgiving. With the first nine-weeks over, Math and English Language Arts teachers will start determining which students need educational interventions, including after-school tutoring.
The NHS and NJHS classes of last spring were inducted earlier this month, unable to do so last year due to Covid. Since the program started in 2006, 206 members have been initiated.
Student council will hold a Trunks and Treats event on Oct. 31. This drive-thru event will take place at the junior and high school campus with a drive-in movie being shown afterwards.
A copy of the school's events calendar can be found at https://www.onalaskaisd.net/ under the "Events Calendar" tag at the bottom of the page.
Superintendent Report
Superintendent Anthony Roberts gave the enrollment report, stating the district had gained 37 more students since last year. Attendance has remained stable despite Covid, but the district is still held harmless for average daily attendance.
A bid from Goodwin-Lasiter-Strong out of Lufkin to repair roofs on the junior and senior high campus, ag and transportation barns, weight room, softball pavilion and a modified roof for the administration building for just under $300,000 was approved.
Sam Houston Electric Co-Op will lease a radio tower behind the high school to the district to improve communications around the district with the help of a safety and security grant. A tower in Livingston is currently used, but the more local tower will cost around $140 a month, less than half of what they currently pay.
District to add cyber security clause
With Senate Bill 820 passed, the district is required to adopt a cybersecurity framework and designate a coordinator to report all incidences should a breach occur. Technical support has already done so and has begun to establish procedures.
The board voted to amend the emergency operations plan.
For a calendar of future Onalaska ISD board meetings, visit https://www.onalaskaisd.net/, click on the "Superintendent's Office" tab at the top, scroll to the bottom and click "School Board Agendas."
Group raises funds for scholarships
TONY FARKAS| TCNS Heather Stenson serves up a heaping tray of crawfish to a customer at the fourth annual crawfish boil fundraiser for the Trinity Community Fair Association, held Friday at the Trinity Community Center.
TRINITY — Hot crawdads, smooth drinks and great tunes help put kids through school.
The Fourth Annual Trinity Community Fair Association Crawfish Boil Scholarship Fundraiser, held Friday at the Trinity Community Center, netted $10,600 for scholarships.
Even with the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the fundraiser ended up being the largest event to date, with the TCFA selling 900 tickets, or 90 tables, and feeding about 1,200 people, according to organizer Tally Jo Stout.
Stout said that every kid that shows at the Community Fair and generates $600 in the sale — be it through livestock or construction trades — gets a scholarship. That amounts to about 35 a year ranging from $250 to $750.
"The TCFA is investing in you, whether you go to college or go to trade school," she said. "We do not care what — college, trade, even gaining a certification — but it has to be school-related. Typically, we generate $10,000 from this event, and we have an endowed scholarship donor who will match that amount."
TONY FARKAS | TCNS Taylor Albright begins to dig into her tasty treat.
Stout said the scholarships go to the child no matter the age; however, if the child is not of graduation age, the money is held in an account with Edward Jones until the child graduates. If students join the military, scholarship funds are held until they separate from service.
The scholarships are awarded at the awards banquet held each year.
"Last year, both my children, Valerie and Jace, received scholarships of $1,400 apiece," Stout said. "We've been able to give 15 so far, and the rest are sitting in escrow."
As well as food, Double Shot of Livingston provided music for the night, and area distributors donated beverages of both the adult and child variety. The local FFA and volunteers set up tables; a good time was had by all.
Students gather food
COURTESY PHOTO Shepherd ISD FFA members participated in a food drive recently. Pictured are Madison Smith, president; Aulstin Baloy, treasurer; and Ashley Adams, secretary.
SHEPHERD — The Shepherd FFA participated in the Seventh Annual Battle of the FFA's Canned Food Drive recently.
In all, Shepherd FFA collected 1,360 pounds of donated goods, with Coldspring FFA collecting a total of 616 pounds.
With the generous donations from San Jacinto County Farm Bureau, Bank of San Jacinto County, and McClain's Food Market, the overall total surpassed last year's donation with 3,234 pounds.
All proceeds will be divided equally and donated to the Shepherd and Coldspring Senior Citizens Centers.


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#ifndef BOOST_COMPUTE_ALGORITHM_DETAIL_COUNT_IF_WITH_THREADS_HPP
#define BOOST_COMPUTE_ALGORITHM_DETAIL_COUNT_IF_WITH_THREADS_HPP

#include <numeric>

#include <boost/compute/detail/meta_kernel.hpp>
#include <boost/compute/container/vector.hpp>

namespace boost {
namespace compute {
namespace detail {

template<class InputIterator, class Predicate>
class count_if_with_threads_kernel : meta_kernel
{
public:
    typedef typename
        std::iterator_traits<InputIterator>::value_type
        value_type;

    count_if_with_threads_kernel()
        : meta_kernel("count_if_with_threads")
    {
    }

    void set_args(InputIterator first,
                  InputIterator last,
                  Predicate predicate)

    {
        typedef typename std::iterator_traits<InputIterator>::value_type T;

        m_size = detail::iterator_range_size(first, last);

        m_size_arg = add_arg<const ulong_>("size");
        m_counts_arg = add_arg<ulong_ *>(memory_object::global_memory, "counts");

        *this <<
            // thread parameters
            "const uint gid = get_global_id(0);\n" <<
            "const uint block_size = size / get_global_size(0);\n" <<
            "const uint start = block_size * gid;\n" <<
            "uint end = 0;\n" <<
            "if(gid == get_global_size(0) - 1)\n" <<
            "    end = size;\n" <<
            "else\n" <<
            "    end = block_size * gid + block_size;\n" <<

            // count values
            "uint count = 0;\n" <<
            "for(uint i = start; i < end; i++){\n" <<
                decl<const T>("value") << "="
                    << first[expr<uint_>("i")] << ";\n" <<
                if_(predicate(var<const T>("value"))) << "{\n" <<
                    "count++;\n" <<
                "}\n" <<
            "}\n" <<

            // write count
            "counts[gid] = count;\n";
    }

    size_t exec(command_queue &queue)
    {
        const device &device = queue.get_device();
        const context &context = queue.get_context();

        size_t threads = device.compute_units();

        const size_t minimum_block_size = 2048;
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            threads = static_cast<size_t>(
                          (std::max)(
                              std::ceil(float(m_size) / minimum_block_size),
                              1.0f
                          )
                      );
        }

        // storage for counts
        ::boost::compute::vector<ulong_> counts(threads, context);

        // exec kernel
        set_arg(m_size_arg, static_cast<ulong_>(m_size));
        set_arg(m_counts_arg, counts.get_buffer());
        exec_1d(queue, 0, threads, 1);

        // copy counts to the host
        std::vector<ulong_> host_counts(threads);
        ::boost::compute::copy(counts.begin(), counts.end(), host_counts.begin(), queue);

        // return sum of counts
        return std::accumulate(host_counts.begin(), host_counts.end(), size_t(0));
    }

private:
    size_t m_size;
    size_t m_size_arg;
    size_t m_counts_arg;
};

// counts values that match the predicate using one thread per block. this is
// optimized for cpu-type devices with a small number of compute units.
template<class InputIterator, class Predicate>
inline size_t count_if_with_threads(InputIterator first,
                                    InputIterator last,
                                    Predicate predicate,
                                    command_queue &queue)
{
    count_if_with_threads_kernel<InputIterator, Predicate> kernel;
    kernel.set_args(first, last, predicate);
    return kernel.exec(queue);
}

} // end detail namespace
} // end compute namespace
} // end boost namespace

#endif // BOOST_COMPUTE_ALGORITHM_DETAIL_COUNT_IF_WITH_THREADS_HPP

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Carolyn Jean Cooper
May 28, 1943 ~ August 13, 2019 (age 76)
On Tuesday August 13, 2019 Carolyn Cooper was devoted wife and mother of 2 daughters passed away at age of 76. Carolyn Jean Thomas Cooper was born in Alachua Florida May 28, 1943 to Willis and Winnie Thomas.
Carolyn started her career with Brevard County School Board in 1982 and retired in 2005. Throughout her career she worked as the head cook at Coquina Elementary School and Astronaut High School. Towards the end of her career at Astronaut she started a new job where she touched and impacted many lives. She became a caretaker at the daycare for the mothers that attended Astronaut.
Carolyn was a longtime member of the Titusville church of Christ. She was loved by many and will be missed.
She is survived by her husband William "Bill" Cooper of 50 years, 2 daughters Kim Cooper and Dee Dee Cooper-Campbell (Charles) and 2 grandchildren Madison and Catalina Campbell. Siblings Pat Sledd, Fred Thomas (Nikki) and Kenny Thomas (Beth) along with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in by death by her parents Willis and Winnie Thomas and her brother Ronald Thomas.
A Celebration of Carolyn's life will be held at 11 am Saturday, August 17, 2019 with a viewing of friends and family from 10-11 am all at North Brevard Funeral Home.
In lieu in flowers the family requests that donations be made to Hospice of St Francis or Alzheimer's Foundation.
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The pyramid highlights fruit and veggies as top choices - Media Credit:
Belgium's New Food Pyramid Equates Processed Meat With Junk Food
Way back in October 2015, the World Health Organization [WHO] designated processed meat as being carcinogenic.
The WHO ranked items like hot dogs, salami, and ham alongside smoking as a major factor in causing cancer.
Foods at the top of the pyramid (an inverted triangle) – and therefore the ones people are encouraged to eat most of are fruit, veggies, tofu, and of course water, reports Quartz.
Now health bosses in Belgium have taken that message to heart with their new food pyramid – which relegates bacon and other unhealthy items as junk food, along with fries, pizza, cookies, and soda.
These items aren't in the food pyramid, but in a circle to the side. It is recommended that people eat those items 'as little as possible'.
A spokesperson said: "We want to make it clear that we don't need these products. We don't forbid them, but they should be rather an exception than rule."
Plant-based giant Alpro was quick to praise the move, saying: "The Flemish Institute for a Healthy Life (Vlaams Instituut Gezond Leven, formerly known as VIGeZ) has launched a revised version of the well-known diet triangle.
"The new dietary model focuses primarily on a plant-based diet, sustainable diet choices, and diet variation. Alpro welcomes this evolution as it perfectly fits in with Alpro's vision and plant-based product offering."
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