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Use of Near-Infrared Spectroscopy to Predict Potential Mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) Yield of Phase II Compost
Applied Spectroscopy, Vol. 54, Issue 1, pp. 44-47 (2000)
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The yield of fruiting bodies of Agaricus bisporus from compost is variable due to differences in available nutrients and cultural conditions during production. The objective of this study was to evaluate the use of near-infrared (NIR) reflectance spectroscopy for assessing potential compost productivity. Three compost comparative trials, carried out over the past six years under controlled experimental conditions, have generated a large sample set (48 X 3 = 144) with yield data. Visible and NIR reflectance measurements of the calibration samples were made over the range of 400-2498 nm. A partial least-squares (PLS) algorithm was used to generate the predictive models using the information in the spectrum. A model developed with the spectral region 1100-2498 nm could explain 87% of the variation in mushroom yields obtained from the three trials. The accuracy of the NIR yield model has been confirmed in a validation compost comparative trial. A combined calibration equation (r2 = 0.93) using the spectral data (1100-2498 nm) from the four trials was developed with a standard error of cross-validation of 18.6 kg/tonne.
H. S. S. Sharma and M. Kilpatrick, "Use of Near-Infrared Spectroscopy to Predict Potential Mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) Yield of Phase II Compost," Appl. Spectrosc. 54, 44-47 (2000)
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For over a century, the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) has been at the forefront of social change, championing the needs of women, children, and families and working to safeguard individual rights and freedoms. NCJW is seeking a Legislative Associate in its Washington Office, reporting to the Director of Washington Operations. This individual will focus on legislative issues related to women, children and families, and safeguarding individual rights and freedoms. In addition, this individual will play a significant role in the execution of two national events in Washington, DC — NCJW's Leaders' Retreat from May 3-5, 2015 and NCJW's triennial policy conference, Washington Institute, from March 13-15, 2016.
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Send resume and cover letter to (no calls please):
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NCJW is an equal opportunity employer.
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NCJW is an equal opportunity employer.
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- Outreach to NCJW communities
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The Government Accountability Office said the Treasury Department has not developed policies to ensure that the $700 billion Troubled Asset Relief Program is achieving its goals or to determine whether banks are complying with its restrictions. The congressional watchdog said the Treasury does not have a system for keeping up with whether banks are following TARP's limits on dividend and executive compensation. Click here to see SIFMA's ongoing coverage of news related to TARP.
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It's true – for years scientists have wondered if the little wisps of smoke from aircraft might play a role in Global Dimming, where pollution in the sky actually blocks the sun and causes the earth to cool. During the week after 9/11, they got their proof. The forced no-flight policy for the few days after the attacks gave scientists the opportunity to see how the lack of any contrails affected the temperature. And guess what: the overall temperature of the U.S. went up a whole degree Celsius during that time.
That may not sound like a lot, but keep in mind that when Krakatoa blew up in 1883, it changed the global temperature by the same amount and fucked up the climate for years afterward.
It's true – the dam the Chinese built over the Yangtze River is so big, it changed the rotation of the earth. When China opened the dam and filled the reservoir with 42 billion tons of water that didn't used to be there, the whole planet wobbled on its axis, and even slowed ever so slightly. True, the days after were longer by less than a microsecond. But still: that's some scary supervillain shit RIGHT THERE.
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I want to block my thread (may be process) for nanoseconds or may be milliseconds (at least) period? Please note that i can't use sleep, because the argument to sleep is always in seconds.
Is there a way out?
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Be aware however that you'll rarely get better than several microseconds in terms of the resolution, and it always rounds up the duration of sleep, rather than rounding down. (Rounding down would generally be impossible anyway since, on most machines, entering and exiting kernelspace takes more than a microsecond.)
Also, if possible I would suggest using a call that blocks waiting for an event rather than sleeping for tiny intervals then polling. For instance,
One relatively portable way is to use
Try usleep(). Yes this wouldn't give you nanosecond precision but microseconds will work => miliseconds too.
Accurate nano-second resolution is going to be impossible on a general Linux OS, due to the fact that generally Linux distributions aren't (hard) real-time OSes. If you really need that fined grained control over timing, consider using such an operating system.
Wikipedia has a list of some real-time operating systems here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RTOS (note that it doesn't say if they are soft or hard real time, so you'll have to do some research).
Using any variant of sleep for pthreads, the behaviour is not guaranteed. All the threads can also sleep since the kernel is not aware of the different threads. Hence a solution is required which the pthread library can handle rather than the kernel.
A safer and cleaner solution to use is the pthread_cond_timedwait...
For pthread_cond_timedwait , you need to specify how much time to wait from current time.
Now by the use of the function mywait() only the thread calling it will sleep and not the other pthreads.
On an embedded system with access to multiple hardware timers, create a high-speed clock for your nanosecond or microsecond waits. Create a macro to enable and disable it, and handle your high-resolution processing in the timer interrupt service routine.
If wasting power and busywaiting is not an issue, perform some no-op instructions - but verify that the compiler does not optimize your no-ups out. Try using volatile types.


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There are five circuit inspection tools that will be covered in this section: • Visual • Jumper Wires • Digital Multimeter • Voltmeter • Ammeter • Ohmmeter Visual An important part of any diagnostic procedure is to make a visual Inspection inspection of the vehicle. A visual inspection can quickly catch the simple problems which may be related to the customer's complaint. Operate the Read the EWD system outline to find out how the circuit is supposed Circuit Thoroughly to operate. Then operate the circuit and determine exactly what is and what is not working. This information can save a lot of time. With the help of the EWD, you can narrow down on paper the areas you will need to inspect first. By tracing the paths of current flow on the parts of the circuit that work, you can eliminate areas of the circuit that are not causing the problem. EWD System Outline Read the System Outline to find out how the circuit is supposed to work. 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A jumper wire, when used in conjunction with the EWD or Repair Manual, provides a quick way to check the operation of a circuit by bypassing specific sections of wiring, switches, or components. By eliminating parts of the circuit, or by applying voltage and/or ground directly to the load, you can isolate the exact location of a problem. • To prevent circuit damage from an accidental short−to−ground, only CAUTION use a fused jumper wire, heavy enough to handle the load you are operating. • Never by−pass the LOAD. This will create a direct short−to−ground in the circuit. Use the EWD or RM to determine where to connect the jumper wire. Correct Connection of a Jumper Wire Using the EWD you can determine where it's OK to connect a jumper wire. 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The small power supplies that are built into many ECUs or the voltage produced by the O2 Sensor will be affected by the load placed from the voltmeter. If the voltmeter draws too much current (low internal resistance), the circuit voltage is pulled" low, causing the measurement to be inaccurate. Since most DVOMs have at least 10 MΩ of resistance built−in, their affect on the circuit voltage is very minimal. • Not sensitive to polarity: When using the voltmeter, the probes can be connected in reverse polarity without affecting the accuracy of the reading or damaging the meter. The meter will indicate this reverse polarity condition by placing a −" symbol in the display. • Durability: Most good quality meters can withstand a substantial amount of shock without damage. • Long battery life: Batteries can last in excess of 200 service hours on DVOMs. Some models also have an automatic shut−off feature. Digital Multimeters (DVOM) The Digital Voltmeter (DVOM) comes in a variety of configurations and price ranges. A good general purpose meter can be purchased for less than $100, with the full featured meters ranging from $200 to $400. Body Electrical Diagnosis - Course L652 7 Section 3 Additional Meter Many good quality DVOMs have additional features that can be helpful Features when diagnosing difficult problems: • Min−Max": Holds in memory a maximum or minimum voltage or amperage value measured over a period of time. This is extremely helpful to identify a problem such as an intermittent +B or ground connection. • Analog Bar Graph: Most digital displays refresh or update about 2 times a second. However, some electrical problems (especially in ECU controlled circuits) can be sensitive to electrical glitches" that can happen in less than 100 mSec. In the past, an oscilloscope was needed identify these problems. With an Analog Bar Graph feature, some DVOMs can show a voltage change happening up to 50 times a second. While DVOMs have a lot of useful features to help you in diagnosing electrical problems, one major drawback is that these meters are not necessarily user−friendly. Learning to read the meter and use its features requires practice. Additional Features of DVOMs Because there are so many features on some of these meters, you look at the UNITS display at the side of the meter. This will tell you if you are looking at Volts, Ohms, Kilo-ohms, Hertz, Percent Duty Cycle, or if the Min-Max function is operating. 8 LEXUS Technical Training Electrical Diagnostic Tools Digital The most frequently used feature of a DVOM is the voltmeter. A Voltmeter voltmeter is useful to determine if there is voltage present at specific points in the circuit when diagnosing open circuit problems. By applying the series circuit voltage drop concept, it can also be used to quickly isolate the location of any high circuit resistance problem. Measuring Open Measuring Open Circuit Voltage or Pin Voltage: Circuit Voltage or Pin Voltage 1. Connect the negative probe to ground at the component ground terminal or to a known good ground. 2. Connect the positive probe to the pin you want to inspect • If the meter is auto−ranging, fix the display to show only 1 HINT decimal point. If the meter is non auto−ranging, use the 20V range. • Remember that an open circuit voltage measurement tells you only if there is a connection to B+; it DOES NOT tell you how much resistance there is in the connection or circuit. Measuring Open Circuit Voltage This inspection can be made by backprobing the terminal, or from the front with the connector disconnected. If you have to probe from the front of the connector, NEVER insert the test probe into a female terminal. Body Electrical Diagnosis - Course L652 9 Section 3 Voltage Drop A voltage drop measurement is taken dynamically while the circuit is Measurement in operation. 1. Turn the circuit ON. 2. Connect the positive and negative probes of the meter in parallel to the component or section of the circuit you want to check. • By using the EWD, you can isolate portions of the circuit and check for unwanted resistances. • A measurement of 0 Volts can indicate two different conditions: a. There is virtually no resistance in the part of the circuit you are checking. b. The circuit is OFF or open; no current flow. This is the most accurate way to detect a problem resistance in high HINT amperage (above 3 or 4 amps) circuits. In these circuits, even a resistance of 1Ω or less can have a big effect on the load. Because the test is done while the circuit is operating, factors such as the amount of current flow and the heat generated will be taken into account. Measuring Voltage Drop Connect the voltmeter in parallel to the part of the circuit you want to check by backprobing the connector. Remember the load should be getting about the same as battery voltage WHILE THE CIRCUIT IS OPERATING. 10 LEXUS Technical Training Electrical Diagnostic Tools Digital Because Repair Manual and EWD specifications are usually in volts, Ammeter the ammeter is not frequently used as a tool in body electrical diagnosis. It can, however, be a very effective tool. The ammeter is typically used in: 1. Starting and Charging System inspection 2. Diagnosing parasitic load problems. A parasitic load is sometimes referred to as a draw", something that drains the battery while the car is parked overnight. The ammeter can be used to dynamically test the condition of a circuit. But because amperage specs are not found in the RM or EWD for most circuits, and because ammeters cannot pinpoint the location of a problem like a voltmeter can, it is not frequently used in body electrical diagnosis. If a component in a circuit is particularly difficult to access (such as the HINT electric fuel pump), an amperage measurement of the circuit can be a good indicator of the circuit's condition. Because there are no specs given for this circuit, you will need to measure the amperage draw of the same circuit on a known good vehicle, and compare the readings to determine if you have a problem. Diagnosing with an Ammeter For the fuel pump, an ammeter can be put in series at the +B and Fp terminal (key ON, engine OFF). This operates the fuel pump and lets you check the amount of amperage the fuel pump is drawing. Compare this reading to a known good vehicle. Body Electrical Diagnosis - Course L652 11 Section 3 Types of Digital There are two types of ammeters: a series type and clamp type. Ammeter A series type ammeter is the type of meter that is built into every DVOM. This meter is designed to measure relatively small current flows (below 10A). Most meters measure in either milliamps (mA) or Amps (A). Before connecting the meter into the circuit, make sure the circuit draw is within what your meter can handle. It is a good practice to initially set the meter to the highest range available, and lower the range while the current is being measured. Most ammeters are fuse protected to prevent damage from short−to−grounds or overload conditions. The series type ammeter is best suited for measuring current flows below 1A. We have been using clamp type ammeters for years on starting/ charging system testers such as the Sun VAT− 40/60. This type of ammeter is also available as an accessory that you can use with any DVOM. These battery−powered clamp type ammeters (sometimes referred to as inductive−type" ammeters) measure current flow by sensing the strength of the magnetic field produced around the wire while current flow is present. These clamps then convert this amperage reading into a voltage which is read with the DVOM set to measure millivolts. Due to a lack of accuracy below 1 amp, these accessories are best suited for any amperage measurement except normal parasitic loads. It can be used to troubleshoot a high parasitic load problem if the draw" is above 0.5A, depending on the model of amp clamp" you are using. The correct connections for each type of ammeter are shown in Figure 3−10. Series and Inductive Ammeters Series ammeters require the circuit to be "disconnected" in order to connect the ammeter. Inductive ammeters simply attach around the wire, but cannot measure low readings. 12 LEXUS Technical Training Electrical Diagnostic Tools Digital An ohmmeter measures the amount of electrical resistance between Ohmmeter two points. The digital ohmmeter has several significant advantages over its analog counterpart: • Easier to read the sweep doesn't go backwards" • Zero" resets automatically • Extremely accurate Digital Ohmmeter Display If you are using the meter in auto-ranging mode, be sure to look at the units (KW or W) at the side of the display or on the range selection knob. Additional When connecting an ohmmeter, make sure that the circuit or Features - component is isolated from parallel branches or other voltage sources. Diode Check Most good quality meters are forgiving" when accidentally connected to voltage, but analog meters and low priced DVOMs may not be. In the past, an ohmmeter was commonly used to check diodes. The operation of the diode could be verified by checking for continuity in one direction, and for no continuity in the other. However, the voltage that a digital ohmmeter uses to make its resistance measurement is usually less than 0.2V. This low voltage is not enough to forward bias" the diode, so the diode will show no continuity in either direction. Most good quality DVOMs have a diode check function. This function NOTE (on the better meters) will tell you the forward bias voltage drop of the diode the amount of voltage required to turn ON the diode so that current will flow through it. For the silicon diodes found on the car, this voltage should be around 0.5V. Diode Check Use the diode check function to check the condition of a diode. Besides in the alternator, diodes are used frequently in the wiring harness to provide circuit isolation. Look for about 0.5V with the diode check function. Body Electrical Diagnosis - Course L652 13 Section 3 Some low priced meter's diode check function do not measure the forward bias voltage drop. Instead, these meters simply raise the voltage used by the ohmmeter to allow a check for continuity in one direction and no continuity in the other. The number on the display is not a voltage drop. Additional When working under the instrument panel or in an area where the face Features - of the meter is not easily visible, the audible continuity beep is helpful. Audible Continuity The specifications for this feature vary between meter manufacturers. Beep Most meters will beep" whenever there is a less than a specified amount of resistance measured. (This can mean within double the range selected or could be just 5 − 10% of the range selected on the meter.) On many meters, the beep" feature also works with the voltmeter. Continuity Beep Audible tone to let you know that there is a connection in the circuit. Ohmmeter • Zero Ohms: Don't confuse 0Ω with ∞ or OL, An infinite amount Common Mistakes of resistance means that there is an OPEN in the circuit no current flow can get through. Zero ohms indicates perfect continuity, no resistance to current flow. • Placement of the Decimal Point: Auto−ranging meters automatically change the display from ohms (Ω) to kilo ohms (KΩ). Never test an ECU directly with an ohmmeter. The measurement made CAUTION will be inconclusive at best, and could cause damage. The correct method for using the ohmmeter is shown in the diagram below. Using an Ohmmeter Make sure the ohmmeter is isolated from voltage, and from parallel branches that shunt around the area you want to check. 14 LEXUS Technical Training
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How Deep Can Watson Drill?
March 10, 2015
IBM last week announced the acquisition of AlchemyAPI, which uses deep learning to perform natural language processing. NLP consists of semantic text analysis, including sentiment analysis. IBM "has some of these capabilities already, and we continue to explore ways to expand and amplify them through our growing developer community," said IBM Watson VP Steve Gold.
Apple Springs Bevy of New Products at Watch Event
March 09, 2015
The Apple Watch wasn't the only new product to take the stage at Apple's Monday media event -- Apple also introduced an all-new sleek MacBook. In addition, Apple nabbed the chance to be the exclusive launch partner for HBO's new streaming subscription service. Among the event highlights: Apple Watch will be available for preorder April 10, sale April 24; and Apple Watch Edition starts at $10,000.
Get Ready for Self-Driving Autos to Wreak Disruption
March 09, 2015
Autonomous vehicles are on a roll, suggests a new report from McKinsey & Co. Acceptance will increase substantially by 2050, accounting for as much of 20 percent of new car sales. The shift to self-driving technologies could reduce auto accidents by as much as 90 percent, the report suggests. In addition, self-driving vehicles could free up commuters' time in the car.
Get Ready - It's About to Be Apple Watch All the Time
March 07, 2015
The Apple Watch, representing Apple's first major new device category in more than four years, is about to be unleashed upon the world -- no doubt shortly after Apple reveals pricing and availability details on Monday. Careful what you wish for. All the hype is going to get worse -- much worse. Brace yourself. The rest of this year is going to be Apple Watch, Apple Watch, Apple Watch.
Precision Laser Weapon Scorches Mile-Away Truck Engine
March 06, 2015
Lockheed Martin this week conducted a test of its ATHENA laser system. The successful demonstration attests to just how far directed energy weapons technology has come. Boring clean through the engine of a truck mounted on a platform more than a mile away, ATHENA decommissioned the running vehicle in a matter of seconds. The technology is now ready for wider adoption.
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Mobile World Congress 2015, or Why Your Smartphone Is Crap
March 02, 2015
Don't you just love big industry events like Mobile World Congress? I mean, you've had whole weeks to enjoy the new phone you got last quarter, and now you'll hear about a bunch of incredibly wonderful stuff that will make that new phone look like your grandmother's favorite car -- you know, the one she fell in love with in the 1960s. Unfortunately, I'm not going to make things better.
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Even for someone endlessly in awe of our ability to traverse continents in just a few hours, traveling is increasingly a chore. Anything I can add to trips to make them even a touch more enjoyable is nothing to sniff at. A suitcase with a built-in, motorized scooter may be just what I need to freshen up journeys. Warning: It's carry-on size, but it's far beyond typical carry-on luggage weight.
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The fog shrouding the Apple Watch won't be lifted on March 9. Apple's invite to its media event displays the tease "Spring Forward," which likely refers to the shift in daylight savings time -- and time itself. Sure, we'll learn more about the Apple Watch's functionality, but the mystery is whether most of us new buyers suddenly will turn into watch wearers for longer than a few months.
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February 27, 2015
Researchers at Google's DeepMind subsidiary in England have developed an artificial agent they call a "deep Q-network" that learned to play 49 classic Atari 2600 arcade games by just diving in. The DQN algorithm performed at more than 75 percent of the level of a professional player in more than half the games. It achieved the maximum attainable scores in certain games, such as Breakout.
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Volvo last week revealed the latest developments in its Drive Me project, showing off a complete system that could make it possible to integrate self-driving cars into regular traffic with drivers behind the wheel. Volvo is making progress toward its goal of releasing 100 self-driving vehicles to consumers on selected roads around Gothenburg -- Sweden's second largest city -- by 2017.
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Valve on Monday announced that it's getting into the virtual reality hardware business. In a terse tease posted to the Web, the company trumpeted its intentions to reveal its SteamVR hardware system next week at the 2015 Game Developers Conference in San Francisco. Valve also announced that it is looking for developers and publishers to create content for its new VR hardware system.
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February 24, 2015
Google on Monday announced a two-pronged thrust to beef up its efforts in the mobile wallet arena. It has struck agreements with Verizon Wireless, AT&T Mobility and T-Mobile to preinstall the Google Wallet app, including its tap-and-pay functionality, on Android phones the carriers will offer later this year in the United States. The devices must run KitKat or later.
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February 24, 2015
The money is pouring into Pebble's Kickstarter campaign for its new smartwatch, Pebble Time. Within hours, upwards of 27,000 supporters had pledged more than $5.6 million. The project's goal was to raise a mere $500,000. The strength of the response highlights the enthusiastic fan base Pebble has built. "Pebble Time appears to be yet another blockbuster," said tech analyst Ryan Martin.
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Apple on Monday announced a plan to build two new data centers in Europe -- one in Ireland and the other in Denmark. Apple plans to spend $1.9 billion on the project -- its largest European investment to date. The new facilities will power its online services including the iTunes Store, App Store, iMessage, Maps and Siri. The project will create hundreds of new jobs.
How Apple Will Sell a Watch That No One Really Needs
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There has been a lot of discussion lately of where and how Apple will sell the Apple Watch -- through high-end luxury department stores in Paris, for example, or through special new displays inside of Apple Stores, guided into existence by fashion genius Angela Ahrendts. Finding new ways to present the watch is important, but how will Apple actually trigger a buy decision?
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February 23, 2015
We've seen a lot of speculation this week on the Apple car -- everything from Apple building its own car from scratch to its buying or merging with Tesla. Like many, I think the best path would be an Apple/Tesla combination, but since I doubt Tim would want to work for Musk or Musk for Tim, the only real option would be an office of the CEO for both firms.
Gadget Ogling: Jewelry Gets Inky, Toys Get Brilliant, Remotes Get Beautiful
February 21, 2015
L!ber8's Tago Arc is aimed at the fashion conscious or those who like to use their jewelry to tell the world a little more about themselves. It has an e-ink screen, which is controlled using an NFC-enabled smartphone -- sorry, iPhone owners -- to let wearers switch up the design on the fly. Ordinary users can purchase a variety of looks, while budding Stella McCartneys can create their own.
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February 19, 2015
Samsung has purchased mobile payments firm LoopPay to create its own digital wallet. LoopPay's contactless magnetic secure transmission technology works with magnetic stripe readers. "The one major advantage LoopPay/Samsung has over NFC and Google/Apple Pay is that currently it does not require a separate terminal to accept payments," noted Copper Mobile's Andrew Stern.
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February 19, 2015
You'd probably take umbrage at the notion of a weak human, and rightly so, because in business you have to be able to play with the team you have, not the one you wish for. So for business purposes, let's think in terms of empowered humans, since we always want to empower our employees to do great things -- at least we should.
Azure Machine Learning Aims to Convert Data to Information
February 19, 2015
Microsoft has announced new data services running on its Azure cloud in a bid to bring big data to the mainstream. Those services include the HDInsight Apache Hadoop-based service; Storm on HDInsight, which lets users use Hadoop and Storm to create distributed, real-time data processing solutions in Azure; and Azure Machine Learning, a managed cloud service for advanced analytics.
Apple Awarded Patent for Hybrid VR Headset
February 18, 2015
Apple has been awarded a patent for a virtual reality headset that can use an iPhone or iPod as a display. Patent number 8,957,835 was awarded by the USPTO to Apple for a "head-mounted display apparatus for retaining a portable electronic device with display." The abstract describes a device similar to the Gear VR, which weds a Samsung Note smartphone to a headpiece designed by Oculus.
Gadget Ogling: An On-the-Go Digital Safe, a Portable Power Plant and a Gimmicky Ghost Buster
February 18, 2015
Welcome to a new edition of Gadget Dreams and Nightmares, your weekly guide to the best and worst of gadgets that have just rolled off the production line for the first time or have the proverbial ink still drying on their press releases. On our conveyor belt this week are a gas-powered portable charger, a clever key fob, a flash drive for secret keepers and a pocket ghost detector.
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Oscar Pistorius is a man of "deep humility and respect for life", the founder of a UK charity supported by the athlete has told civilsociety.co.uk in response to the Olympian's arrest and charge of premeditated murder.
Mike Hendrick, founder of the Mineseeker Foundation where Pistorius is an ambassador, branded the Olympian a "humanitarian" and said that "Oscar shooting someone does not fit into the profile of the Oscar I know".
Hendrick said the charity would "not make any swift judgements" on whether Pistorius, who this morning appeared in a South African court accused of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, would remain as an ambassador, but said the charity would review the situation as it progresses.
Hendrick, whose charity detects and removes landmines in Africa as well as providing prosthetic limbs, has known Pistorius personally for many years, he advised:
"I've known Oscar since he was 18 and all our experiences with him have been very uplifting and good. Obviously this is a terribly sad and shocking occurance but it would be wrong for us to judge it. It's an allegation at the moment.
"Oscar stays at my house when he's here and he comes out to the bush with us to fit prosthetic limbs on people. He's a humanitarian, it just doesn't fit with the Oscar that I know," said Hendrick.
"At the moment I just want to give all of the support that we can to everyone concerned. And our thoughts are with Reeva and her family, and Oscar's family. It's just an unbelievable situation which we don't know how to react to," he added.
Gold medal-winning Paralympic runner Pistorius, often referred to as the 'Blade Runner', made headlines last year as the first double leg amputee to take part in the Olympic Games. Yesterday he made headlines under very different circumstances following the death of his girlfriend, model Reeva Steenkamp, at Pistorius's home in South Africa's Pretoria. Local press advise Steenkamp was shot four times in the incident. While early reports claimed the shooting may have been a result of a Valentine's Day surprise gone wrong, Pistorius was arrested on a "premeditated murder" charge, appearing in court this morning. He will remain in police custody ahead of his bail hearing next Tuesday (19 February). It is legal to own firearms in South Africa, where UN figures show that 15,940 people were murdered in 2010, the latest year for which the organisation has figures.
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15 Feb 2013
Povocation, temptation? any human is capable of anything under provocation, was he provoked beyond reason? lead us not into temptation, if he was lead, he could have been out of his mind with sadness over some matter, what was the matter? does anyone know??
Alan Dodd
Children Today Charitable Trust
15 Feb 2013
Guilty until proven innocent - allegedly. I'm delighted to see that Mike Hendrick and the Minesweeper Foundation are not dumping Oscar Pistorius with the rapidity of some of his corporate sponsors. Good on them for not making rash decisions based on media rumour and conjecture.
Not Conjecture
15 Feb 2013
Response to [Alan Dodd]
Agreed with both comments (and the entire Common Law world) that guilt should not be presumed.
However, this is not a story based on "media rumour and conjecture". Pistorius has been charged with murder by South African authorities.
Geoff Baker
Executive Director
15 Feb 2013
We must be very careful before endorsing or not endorsing Pistorious. Just because Pistorious is a "grant funder" does not give anyone the right to endorse or not endorse his backed charities or campaigns.
The proper forum for these decisions is the South African Courts.
It is not the place of Charities to assume guilt or innocence - this should act as a warning to the Mineseeker Foundation.
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