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Latency issues are common in embedded software. They are caused by complex, hidden parts
of the software stack. They usually become apparent late in the development process. By nature, they are costly and tricky to fix.
This was not an issue as long as embedded applications remained simple. Most applications were simply not affected by these issues as they were tolerant to latencies in the tens or hundreds of milliseconds. And when latencies mattered, the engineer in charge of the project knew the whole code base and could spend time tweaking timings with precise code optimizations.
This is no longer the case. Modern real-time applications (think machine vision, deep learning) are now entering life-critical embedded systems. They run on powerful multi-core processors and use deep software stacks totaling several millions of lines of code. The specifications require latencies below the millisecond. The complexity at play makes it imperative to use software designed for real-time systems.
Let's analyze what latency is, what are its causes and how we can minimize it.
Commercial off-the-shelf multi-core processors are inescapable nowadays: they are considered to be cheap and powerful. It is common to see processors with four cores or more and several levels of cache in embedded systems (see the figure).
Powerful? It depends. For sure such a platform offers many cores to perform computations simultaneously. But a major issue in critical systems is their lack of predictability. There are a number of bottlenecks, the resources shared between the cores. A typical example is memory accesses. All the cores access the main memory through a shared bus. Concurrency between cores is managed by a hardware bus arbiter that has no awareness of priorities at the level of the application. This causes several types of interferences at run-time.
The EuroCPS consortium has just released the success story related to the development by HIPPEROS of a high-performance multicore mixed-criticality platform for aerospace, robotics and automotive systems. HIPPEROS ported his RTOS on a Thales platform using a Freescale PowerPC multicore board, which Thales uses for safety critical avionics applications, performance benchmarks and isolation characteristics, and implemented a mixed-criticality scheduler with almost perfect performance scaling.
HIPPEROS presented results at the 24th International Conference on Real-Time Networks and Systems (RTNS) in 2016.
We published a paper named "Quantifying Energy Consumption for Practical Fork-Join Parallelism on an Embedded Real-Time Operating System".
We showed that by using a power-aware parallel programming frameworks for the design of real-time embedded applications, the HIPPEROS RTOS allows system energy savings up to 30% compared to traditional, sequential approaches.
The resulting frameworks are part of the ARIA core.
Nowadays, embedded systems and more generally cyber-physical systems (CPS) are present everywhere in our daily lives. Computers embedded in planes and trains, wearable computing objects and medical devices are only a few examples of such technology-intensive devices in our modern society.


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Celanese appoints Mark Rohr as chairman and CEO on retirement of David Weidman
April 2, 2012
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– Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global technology and specialty materials company and Fortune 500 company, announced today that Mark C. Rohr has assumed the roles of chairman and chief executive officer. Rohr was named by the Celanese Board of Directors in November 2011 to succeed David Weidman, who officially retired today.
"This is a tremendous time to be part of the Celanese team," said Rohr. "I'm eager to work with these talented employees to create more value for customers and shareholders alike."
Before assuming his new roles, Rohr visited Celanese sites and customers around the world including Asia, Europe and the Middle East. He will continue engaging with customers and other key stakeholders through aggressive outreach including a corporate blog, mobile applications and new website to be introduced later this year.
"Celanese is well-positioned to leverage our global capabilities against growth goals and translate our chemistry into solutions that add value," said Rohr.
Rohr, a member of Celanese's Board of Directors since 2007, previously held the positions of chief executive officer and chairman of Albemarle Corporation, as well as executive chairman of its Board. He will be based at Celanese's corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas.
About Celanese
Celanese Corporation is a global technology leader in the production of specialty materials and chemical products which are used in most major industries and consumer applications. Our products, essential to everyday living, are manufactured in North America, Europe and Asia. Known for operational excellence, sustainability and premier safety performance, Celanese delivers value to customers around the globe with best-in-class technologies. Based in Dallas, Texas, the company employs approximately 7,600 employees worldwide and had 2011 net sales of $6.8 billion, with approximately 73% generated outside of North America. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its global product offerings, visit www.celanese.com or the company's blog at www.celaneseblog.com.
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Fresh Picks features the latest luxury properties admitted into the Kiwi Collection. This week, it's three London hotels that recently joined our ranks. If you're looking for a posh place to rest your head during the 2012 Summer Olympics, perhaps one of these will "suite" your fancy.
The Bulgari Hotel, London
It's the first new luxury hotel to be built in the British capital in 40 years, and what a building it is. Set to open June 1, 2012, one can expect opulent touches befitting a long-standing luxury brand. The work of Italian architect Antonio Citterio, the hotel also boasts plenty of silver flourishes—a nod to Bulgari's silversmith beginnings—and bespoke silk curtains. There's also a sumptuous spa, screening room, cigar shop, library and restaurant to further aid la dolce vita.


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Strips Drip is ideal for placement anywhere a leak might occur.
With the integrated temperature sensor, Strips Drip can also alert you if an area is in danger of freezing.
Strips Sensors are easy to mount in tight spaces and with the wide operating temperature and sealed design, they can be placed either indoors or out. The long lasting battery means no changing or replacing batteries
Easy to place in hard to reach places such as under a washing machine or sink.
Early notification of water or freezing conditions prevents damage.
Senses and report's moisture levels on most surfaces.
Built in temperature sensor can alert you of freezing pipes or extreme temperatures.
Simple connection to your Z-Wave smart home system.
Up to 10 year battery life means no changing or charging of batteries.
Suitable for outdoor use (-20°C to +60°C | -4°F to +140°F).
Detailed information and technical specifications
Text manuals and illustrated guides in several languages
For Strips devices purchased after May 1, 2018, Sensative is offering an extended battery warranty for end customers.
To be eligible for the extended battery warranty, you need to register your device within 3 months of purchase and provide a copy of the receipt.
Sensative Strips are protected by one or more of the following patents:
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he fundamental principle of the EMMS programme is that a comprehensive approach to carbon management is essential for significant, systematic and sustainable year-on-year reductions in carbon emissions. Effective carbon management involves the implementation of appropriate business principles and systems, clear accountability at senior levels, effective employee engagement, and comprehensive and transparent public reporting.
The first phase of the annual EMMS reporting cycle involves a comprehensive CMP questionnaire. This provides a qualitative assessment of participants' performance against ten management pillars. The second phase, the CPI calculator, is a quantitative assessment of participants' carbon efficiency. During this process, participants are required to report on their carbon emissions and other organisational data that is key to evaluating carbon performance, including electricity consumption, proportion of renewable energy used, transport modes and distances (own and outsourced), postal quantities, and numbers of alternative-fuel vehicles.
Since 2008, IPC annually collects, aggregates, and analyses this information at the group level and transparently reports the results in publicly available IPC Postal Sector Sustainability Reports. These reports illustrate the EMMS group's progress towards our three programme targets, as well as other important performance areas. IPC works closely with Verisk Maplecroft to develop the EMMS programme and deliver the annual IPC Sustainability Reports. Verisk Maplecroft inspects participant data through multiple rounds of plausibility checks and reviews supplementary evidence to ensure high levels of consistency. In addition, we ensure our data is accurate and credible through a third-party review from our external accountant, PwC, providing us with limited assurance.
To promote continuous improvement, each participant in the programme is also provided with an individual analysis of their own CMP and CPI results in the form of tailored Scorecards and detailed Assessments. These customised reports include a summary of their performance to date and recommendations for further improvement. In addition, a Briefing Deck is provided, which includes the anonymised performance of all participants, enabling posts to benchmark their achievements against the rest of the group. Each individual participant receives a rating based on progress made towards both improving their carbon management and reducing emissions.


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Looe Key Reef Resort and Dive Center
Looe Key Reef Resort and Dive Center 1-877-816-3483 or (305) 872-2215
or visit: Looe Key Dive Resort website
As someone who was initially feeling a tad nervous (scared!) l about snorkeling again, having experienced it only once before, my visit to Looe Key Reef Resort and Dive Center was nothing short of spectacular! It couldn't have been better, more beautiful or more relaxing. The people here are top notch - they know their stuff and it shows - from the friendly and courteous staff at the at the front desk - which includes Rene, Dagmar and friends - to the guys who get you properly fitted for gear. This dive center is a well-organized, well-run operation. And the staff goes out of their way to make you feel comfortable and accomodated.
The resort is located right of off of Ramrod Key, FL, at Mile Marker 27.5. The rooms have been newly remodeled and are all equipt with cable TV, A/C, mini fridge, coffee maker and are within easy access to the dive/snorkel boat and tiki bar. Bases? Covered!
In addition, there is a special or should I say speciel someone to greet you upon arrival. She's Kokomo (named after the dive boat), the six-toed cat - a direct descendant of one Ernest Hemingway's cats from Key West. Kokomo "blew in" (literally) after hurricane George and has been there ever since. Kokomo's home is on the counter. Make sure you pat her nice when you see her. She likes that.
We're here!
We arrived at the resort on a Tuesday, which happens to be "Taco Tuesday" when the Tiki Bar serves up 75-cent tacos from 7 PM to 10 PM, and local bands perform. Drink specials and fun abounds. Don't miss it! Later you'll be real glad you're within crawling distance of your room.
Climb Aboard the Kokomo Cat II
Say hello to Captain James and the Komomo Cat II - a 45 foot Corinthian catamaran with plenty of deck space, two mid-ships ladders, onboard fresh water, shower and marine toilet. Besides navigating to the three prime snorkel and dive spots, Captain James will cook you up some lunch too! There's an onboard concession selling soft drinks, snacks, beer and a grill where hot specials are offered between dives.
Our destination, Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary is one of the top dive and snorkel spots in the world, and arguably the finest and most beautiful reef in Florida. It's been protected since 1981 and is widely known for having the most extensive "spur and groove" coral formation in the U.S.. Spur and groove can be defined as system of shallow ridges (spurs) separated by deep channels (grooves). The cool thing about diving and snorkeling here is that divers and snorkelers can both enjoy the same areas at the same time. The spur and grooves give the divers something to explore more closely, while the abundance of marine life and tropical fish are enough to wow even the most seasoned snorkler.
The Sanctuary is located a short boatride (five miles) off shore. Water depth over the coral fingers (spurs) averages about 8 feet with a max. of 30 feet above the sand channels (grooves) making it ideal for snorkelers and divers. The average water temperature is about 80 degree F. We spent an hour at each of the three sites on our trip. The area of the reef is approximately 5 square miles. Once there, you'll see angel fish, parrotfish, sergeant major fish, and there's even a 400 lb.grouper that seems to be the area's mascot. I personally saw a barracuda - OMG. You will not be disappointed!
The time flies on this trip, but if you're a snorkeler, be mindful that you are in the hot Florida sun - so use plenty of sunscreen to protect yourself.
The Dive Shop
The resort offers a wide variety of dive gear, should you need it, or if, God forbid, the airlines lost your dive gear! Not to worry, here you'll find a selection of tanks, suits, masks and everyhting else you'll need for a successful dive or snorkel.
Cost of the Trip
The Looe Key Resort and Dive Center offers very affordable prices for everything. Rooms range from $75 to $125, but be sure to call as rates may vary according to season and day of the week. Below is a handy chart, taken for their website, explaining reef trip costs, but always be sure to call, as rates may change.
|Half day
Reef Trip
|Two dives at two different locations on the reef ** - $69 per Diver (Includes Tanks and Weights) or $39 per Snorkeler (Includes Mask, Snorkel and Fins), Kids 6 and under $29. Passengers (Bubble watchers) can come along for $25.
** EXCEPT Wednesdays and Sundays- see information below on the Wreck Trip
|Wreck Trip
Wednesday and Sunday are wreck days on the Adolphus Busch, a 210' freighter lying in 70-120 feet of water.
Divers must be Advanced Open Water Certified. Open Water Divers must hire a guide for the wreck or be enrolled in an Adventure or Advanced Open Water course.
EAN/NITROX-32 is available to increase your bottom time!
Gas Fills
Air - $5
|Guide Services
DEEP DIVE GUIDE SERVICE (WRECK ONLY) – The depth of the Adolphus Busch wreck requires Advanced Open Water (AOW) certification or higher. Open Water Divers desiring to dive on the Adolphus Busch must be accompanied by a guide. $50 + tax ($30 per each additional diver - six maximum in group.)
GENERAL GUIDE SERVICE - Have a professional guide you underwater on the Adolphus Busch wreck and/or lead you through the reef for your safety and enjoyment.
After the Dive and Snorkel
After the hard day's work of looking at spectacular marine life, diving and snorkeling to your heart's content, and having a few cold ones on the way back to shore, it's time for some relaxation. Grab a shower and then head over to the tiki bar for a few cocktails and banter with your boat mates or the mate you brought along. Everybody here is friendly with that great Key West spirit that can be summed up as: ENJOY YOURSELF. This is one trip I intend to repeat.
Looe Key Reef Resort and Dive Center 1-877-816-3483 or (305) 872-2215 or visit: Looe Key Dive
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DeepLane® Pallet Flow System
Your business's storage system has unique material flow and layout requirements. If you are considering a gravity flow system as your solution, our DeepLane pallet flow racking systems will provide it. At Westfalia Technologies, however, we continuously strive for more innovative solutions and also encourage our customers to consider a fully automated system, utilizing high-density automated storage.
If you are looking to combine single-deep or double-deep AS/RS storage lanes with high-density, multiple deep configurations in the same aisle and using the same storage and retrieval machine (S/RM), we have extensive experience at creating this automated solution for you.
If you're committed to a gravity flow system instead, read on to learn how that system will benefit your operations.
Durable and Reliable Pallet Storage Racks
These flexible and durable gravity pallet flow rack systems can be designed to work side by side with your warehouse management system (WMS) and automated storage/retrieval system (AS/RS) to improve warehouse efficiency while maintaining and organizing inventory. These warehouse pallet flow racks can double or triple the capacity of a warehouse, and they are easily integrated into a conventional or automated warehouse. As an alternative to drive-in static racks, or storing pallets on the floor, DeepLane is ideal for freezer and cooler warehouses, food distribution centers and the storage of high-volume consumer goods.
When pallets are deposited into the DeepLane gravity flow pallet rack system, the gravity flow design allows pallets to automatically convey and accumulate at the discharge end. DeepLane requires no power or air source. Therefore, this storage system offers the benefits of higher density storage and reduced labor and handing costs, without additional operating expenses.
The first load in is always the first one out in a DeepLane storage system. This first-in, first-out (FIFO) inventory rotation is ideal for the food and beverage industry and other businesses that carry time-sensitive goods.
Benefits of Gravity Flow Pallet Storage Systems:
- Operate in cooler and freezer environments
- Triple rail support to protect pallets
- DeepLane® for FIFO or push back for LIFO inventory
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Successful Companies Trust Westfalia for Efficient Pallet Handling Equipment
Maximizing warehouse productivity and efficiency is what we do best at Westfalia. With a complete line of AS/RS systems, fully equipped with warehouse execution software, gravity flow systems, and automated picking and conveyor systems, we can offer your business an effective solution to handling and distributing goods in a timely fashion. Whether you supply food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, etc., contact us today to discuss how our pallet handling equipment can help you!
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Cyber Essentials demonstrates that your organisation is security conscious. It shows you value the importance of taking measures to secure your customers data. Being Cyber Essential certified gives assurance to your customers as you are in compliance with a Government Recognised level of information security. Cyber Essentials helps implement basic, yet crucial information security measures within your organisation.
You can check to see if a business has Cyber Essentials / Cyber Essentials Plus on the UK Database.
Obtaining Cyber Essentials / Cyber Essentials Plus can help your organisation demonstrate to customers your commitment to security
- Defend your organisations critical data against prevalent cyber threats
- Ensure you company retains a sound reputation
- Enable your organisation to bid for Government contracts
One of our specialist partners are DigitalXRAID who are an official Cyber Essentials certification body.
Together we can help you achieve certification quickly and efficiently. Either contact them via the button below (and be sure to mention HM Network) or call us at HM Network to discuss your needs.
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Last class is December 14th. Guess I'm getting ahead of myself, but so it is. 🙂
Only one shot was needed for the high tech assignment and I couldn't think of a piece of equipment to shoot to save my life. I scoured Best Buy for something photogenic, cheap, I could possibly return, etc. I finally settled on something I could actually use; a dock for my iPhone. We'll call it "retro high tech". I guess I could have shot my Sonos controller and speakers, but I'll save it for next time I have a high tech assignment – Never.
Hard to make an iHome clock radio look sexy, but here's my best shot. Yes, it took some shutter dragging and photo stacking to get the screens to display.
I think what was missing was the music. On to cosmetics.


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GMA-7's 'Lupang Hinirang Cinematic Version' Wins Bronze Anvil in 46th Anvil Awards
Leading broadcast company GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) bagged honors anew from the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP) at the recently concluded 46th Anvil Awards held at the Isla Ballroom of EDSA Shangri-La Hotel.
GMA was cited with four anvil awards, including a Bronze Anvil for the production of the Philippine National Anthem, Lupang Hinirang's cinematic version, which is currently airing over SM cinemas and GMA's television channels. It was shot wholly in high-definition (HD) digital video technology.
The two-and-a-half-minute music video retells Philippine history through a succession of carefully-crafted and awe-inspiring reenactments of historical events from Lapu-Lapu's victory over Magellan's troops in the Battle of Mactan to the Filipinos' peaceful revolt in pursuit of democracy in the 1986 People Power Revolution at EDSA.
The Lupang Hinirang cinema version, which was entered in the multimedia subcategory, convincingly stood out from among the other entries of the public relations tools.
Other GMA programs cited with merit awards were the I M Ready campaign for the crisis or disaster and risk communications category; the KAPUSO: The GMA Story coffee table book for the publications category; and the GMA 60th anniversary celebration for the special events category.
As an offshoot of typhoon Ondoy, the I M Ready campaign was developed by GMA News to empower and prompt Filipinos when faced with emergency situations. The campaign, which went on-air and online, had three M's to disaster preparedness: Magplano, Magsiguro, Makibalita.
The KAPUSO: The GMA Story coffee table book, meanwhile, has a unique retelling of the company's history with firsthand accounts from key people behind GMA. The 199-page book was written by celebrated author and editor-at-large Krip Yuson.
Meanwhile, the GMA 60th anniversary was a yearlong celebration with the theme 'Touching Hearts, Enriching Lives.' The lineup of projects points to the continuing success story of GMA from a fledgling radio station in 1950s to one of the most successful broadcast companies today.
The yearlong celebration had components that ran across GMA's multimedia platforms. On-air, GMA went aggressive with the Tagumpay ng Kapuso (60th anniversary) station ID, milestone television commercials and mini-station IDs, and a grand television special titled, GMA at 60, The Heart of Television.
It was also heavily documented in print as the Network produced a special anniversary supplement released in July 2010, amid a rundown of publicity executions for GMA's 60th. The celebration also penetrated the new media thru running microsites and text promos.
The Anvil Awards, founded in 1965, is annually vested by PRSP to outstanding public relations programs thru a distinguished multi-sectoral jury.


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Song Over Quiet Lake
In Song Over Quiet Lake, Sarah Felix Burns tells several intertwining stories of loss, love, and healing. The novel centers on an unlikely friendship between a young white woman, Sylvia, and a Tlingit elder, Lydie Jim. Both are students at the University of British Columbia, and they meet when Sylvia is assigned to be Lydie's tutor. Although their relationship is formal at first, they gradually become deeply drawn into each other's lives.
Sylvia learns the painful story of Lydie's past: snatched away from her family at a young age and forced to attend a residential boarding school, Lydie has spent her entire life struggling to salvage enough dignity, rootedness, and love to take care of her own children in the face of a world determined to tear First Nations families apart. In return, Lydie learns about the tragedy in Sylvia's past: the younger brother who was kidnapped as a toddler, leaving Sylvia's mother frozen in time and grief, unable to love her two remaining children.
Sylvia and Lydie narrate most of the novel, but interspersed with their voices are the voices of the other characters in the web—Sylvia's erstwhile boyfriend River, Lydie's sons Jonah and Mitchell, Sylvia's mother Miriam, and several others. Serving as an overlay to the personal stories, the broader historical narrative shows up in the voice of a priest who was once one of Lydie's boarding school teachers. Well-intentioned but passive, the elderly priest relives his memories of complicity—his participation in the residential school system, his failure to stop a cruel practical joke that resulted in a young boy's death, his refusal to demand that Canada grant asylum to Jews fleeing Nazi Germany.
All the characters in Song Over Quiet Lake are victims of the ravages of historical or personal tragedy, and they are victims of the intergenerational transmission of unresolved trauma. They are struggling to move forward with their lives, to emerge from past sorrows in order to build something new. They are also struggling to be able to give at least a little bit to each other, like the song (referenced in the novel's title) that Lydie's mother gave to Lydie as a young child. Even when Lydie returned from boarding school having lost her native language, with the result that she could no longer speak with her mother in words, they could still sing together and know they had each other's love.
The novel's dialogue is limp and stilted, and the prose as a whole lacks life. However, the characters are convincing and moving, and their complex, interwoven lives tell important stories about national guilt and communal resilience.


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There were mixed fortunes for Blackfyne in the Under-14 Division after they bounced back from a midweek defeat.
After losing out heavily by a 5-1 margin at Felling Magpies - David Iking grabbed a hat-trick - they recovered to record a 2-0 win at Sandhole with goals from David Thompson and Daniel Bewick.
Redheugh also won on their travels, though it was a hard-earned 2-1 success at Winlaton while Blaydon also recorded an away success when winning 4-0 at Consett.
Felling Magpies appeared to be cruising to victory when they led 4-0 at half-time at Blackfyne in the Under-11 Division. But the Consett side then upturned the tables with a battling fightback that saw them score four times to salvage a point.
Chopwell squeezed in 3-2 at home to Low Fell B, while Low Fell A beat Quarrington Hill 8-0 and South Shields beat Sandhole 2-0.
David Meek and David Nevins both scored twice as Redheugh Boys Club won 5-0 at Leam Rangers B with Kevin Hemsall on target with the other.
Two Dean Mordue goals sealed a 2-1 win for Chopwell in the Under-12 Division with Liam Henderson replying while Philip Holmes and Michael Banks both scored twice in a 5-1 Whickham Glebe win at Sandhole.
A number of midweek matches were played in the Under-15 Division including a 5-1 win for Blaydon at Whickham Gibside with Ricky Walton scoring twice.
Sandhole beat Crookhall 3-0. Chris Laws and Millens both scored hat-tricks as Cleveland Hall saw off South Shields Abfad 9-0 though the Mariners bounced back to draw 1-1 with Prudhoe with goals from Stephen Martin and Ian Cain respectively.
Consett saw off Swalwell 3-2, Wardley beat Dawdon 4-1 while Ricky Walton, Liam Kirkpatrick and Kevin Clark got the goals as Blaydon defeated Wear Valley 3-2.
Both David Smith and Paul Beet scored twice each as Leam Rangers beat Whickham Gibside
8-3 while Consett beat Wardley 4-2.
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Mike Cowell, who has been involved with Lumley for more than 20 years, cannot remember so many games cancelled as there have been this season.
His club's League Subsidiary Cup tie against Washington Springwell was washed out at the weekend and now the sides face headaches trying to fit in outstanding league and cup games.
"I have never seen the Lumley pitch so bad as it was on Saturday morning. There was absolutely nothing we could do to make it playable and I had no alternative other than to call the game off," said Cowell.
Lumley face a hectic run-in to the end of the season. Besides their league programme, they meet Herrington in the final of the prestigious North East Durham Youth Cup and the two sides will also line up in the semi-final of the Sunderland Eye Infirmary Cup.
In all, the two teams will meet on four occasions before the end of the season.
They have an outstanding League Subsidiary Cup tie to play and also an outstanding league fixture.
The final of the League Cup is scheduled to be completed on Friday providing Witton Gilbert and Herrington play their semi-final. The winners meet Washington Springwell.
THERE was good news for the League this week when sponsors Fairs Software announced they would be giving their backing once again next season for a third successive year.
But it was not such good news on the field as the weather once again proved the deciding factor and even caused the cancellation of the League Cup Final between Newcastle East End and West Denton.
West Denton did, however, warm up for the final with a crushing league win when they came up against Swalwell.
Both Callum Kennedy and Craig Pleasant grabbed hat-tricks for the home team with the others netted by Ian Strong along with Lee and Chris Garwood.
Newcastle Mini League
THE West Denton v Cowgate Terriers game went ahead with Cowgate taking the points from a high-scoring game.
Adam Hands (2) and Mark Park netted for West Denton but a hat-trick from Jordan Thompson and two by James Henderson made sure of the win for Cowgate.
In a midweek game Red House Rockets lost their 100 per cent record when Grainger Park held them to a 0-0 draw despite plenty of goalmouth action at both ends.
In other midweek Under-9 games Throckley Magpies defeated Heaton Hawks 2-1 with Peter Donnelly scoring the two Throckley goals. Tom Armitage replied for Heaton.
Kingston Park Wolves entertained Montagu Dragons with the visitors taking the points from a 4-1 win. Andrew Newsham scored for Wolves but strikes from Thomas Palmer (2), Ryan McCabe and Andrew Shiel made sure of the result for Montagu.


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Quick-Fix Supper: Glazed Pork with Fresh Plums
Plums, pork, and onions come together to make a flavorful weeknight dish.
Glazed Pork with Fresh Plums
2 (1 1/4-lb.) pork tenderloins
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 large red onion, cut into 1/4-inch slices
3 medium plums, quartered
3 tablespoons white or regular balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons plum preserves
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
See More: 16 Quick-Fix Pork Recipes
1. Preheat oven to 400°. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. Cook in hot oil in a large ovenproof skillet over high heat 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until browned. Add onion and plums. Bake 15 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 145°.
2. Transfer pork, onion, and plums to a serving platter, reserving drippings in skillet. Cover pork loosely with aluminum foil, and let stand 10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, stir vinegar and preserves into drippings; cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, 3 to 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat; stir in thyme. Pour over pork and plum mixture.
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Manly Movie Week, Part 2
Last week, while my wife and daughter were out of town for seven days, my son and I sat down with a pile of movies I was pretty sure my wife would never be interested in. I already reported on the greatest number of them. After the weekend, our viewing slowed down quite a lot due to my son's homework load. We just didn't have time to watch all of those on my list, let alone all of those I managed to find at the library or via Netflix or Amazon Prime.
By the end of Friday night we'd managed five more, and some of them were very impressive.
The Dirty Dozen
I barely remembered most of this one, which, given its fame, kind of surprised me. There are a lot of great action sequences and a VERY high mortality rate among the dozen. I could have sworn a few more characters survived. My son was a little disappointed that his two favorite characters didn't make it, and both of us felt like the end was a little abrupt, even when taking into account the movie was from an older time. Lee Marvin was still awesome, though.
To Hell And Back
Speaking of older movies with a different feel… we had a hard time with all the stagey moments in this one, although the bits where Audie Murphy was doing the impossible were still pretty thrilling. My son didn't enjoy this one very much, although he now has an inkling of just how amazing Audie Murphy's exploits truly were. John Hocking tells me that Murphy's heroics were so unbelievable that Hollywood actually had to tone some of them down for the movie because they were afraid no one would believe them. For instance, the bit where Audie Murphy is holding off an entire squad of Germans after he sends the rest of his men out, then climbs in a burning tank destroyer to keep them out. In REAL life, not only did he do that, he did it while being shot, and, when things got really dicey, he called in an air strike ON HIS OWN POSITION. When asked later why he went to such extraordinary lengths, he simply answered, "they were killing my friends." If you don't know Audie Murphy's story, you should really look it up.
Hell is For Heroes
This one was new to me, and my son and I both enjoyed it. Short and bleak, with a real noir feel, it took a while to get to its action, but once it began the moments were riveting because of the time the movie had put in introducing its characters. The gist: a platoon has to fool a German division into thinking that they have a LOT more men on their side of the line, or they're going to get mowed down.
Seven Men From Now
This was new to me as well, a western from the famed collaborations between Bud Boetticher and Randolph Scott. I say famed, but I'd never heard of them, and apparently even among western fans they have only a cult following. Unfortunately, I had to watch this one solo because my son had too much homework. It ended up being one of my favorites from the entire week of viewing, and one of the best westerns I've ever seen. A tight script, a small cast, each with complex motivations and back stories, with spare and beautiful direction and wonderful pacing. Randolph Scott plays a man determined to hunt down the seven men who killed a woman in a robbery and got away with a chest of money. To say much more would be to spoil the unfolding surprises. Two thumbs way up on this one. I liked it so well I may actually track down a copy to keep. I almost never do that anymore.
Wow, was this good. Marlon Brando plays a German demolition expert hiding (from his own government) in India, forced by the British to infiltrate a German freighter in the guise of an SS officer and arrange for the shipping to be safely transported to Allied hands. Opposing him is Yul Brynner, the freighter captain, and any number of other factors. Taut, tense, with rising tension, constant surprises, and terrible sacrifices, this one was a gem. Another I might want to add to my permanent collection.
The Train
A French resistance movie about a German attempt to move a trainload of valuable paintings from France as the Nazis evacuate Paris. Another great movie, though some might feel the opening segments a little slow. While the overall story is imaginary, many of the events depicted were actually performed by the French resistance as they strove to disrupt the German occupation. Anyone who watches this movie would be hard pressed to mock the French for their alleged lack of warrior skills.
In Conclusion
Out of all the movies we saw, my son thought Schindler's List and Morituri were the very best, and he liked Morituri so well he thought it might even be as good as Schindler's List. He thought The Train was just a fraction below, right on the level with Bridge on the River Kwai.
I felt that Schindler's List, Morituri, and Seven Men from Now were the very strongest. The Train was my next favorite, followed by The Outlaw Josey Wales. Of the rest, I most enjoyed Kelly's Heroes. My old friend Bruce dropped by for the final two movies, Morituri and The Train, and thought quite highly of them both as well, although he gave Morituri a slight edge.
Now I don't look forward to having half of my family gone for a week any time soon, but I really enjoyed watching these movies with my son, and talking about WWII and heroism in general. I'm hoping we can start a tradition of watching some others from time to time, hopefully with my daughter joining in. Next up — Zulu!


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Vail Snow Daze: Dec. 6-12
Vail Snow Daze kicked off December 6 and runs through December 12 with a spotlight on this weekend's events. In addition to free concerts by Weezer, O.A.R. and Mix Master Mike, the town of Vail will be buzzing with sponsored after parties, an all-mountain photo competition and of course skiing on the best early December conditions in recent memory. Head out to Vail this weekend and celebrate the arrival of winter with what is sure to be a good time. See you there!
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Don't miss the Dummy Demolition Derby!
Thursday, December 9 at the Golden Peak base area 5:00 – 7:30 PM
"Dummy Demolition Derby is a sport of sorts, where teams of one to three people construct snow-riding dummies attached to a pair of skis or a snowboard and launch the handmade contraptions off a giant on-snow jump and over a massive flame thrower. The winning team will take home $3,000 with $1,500 and $500 going to the second and third place teams, respectively." (Vail Press Release)


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Theo & Philo Artisan Chocolates
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Theo & Philo is a social enterprise that aspires to be a global leader in artisanal single-origin chocolates. As a bean-to-bar maker of Philippine chocolates, each bar is made from the highest quality ingredients, locally sourced and freshly made from only all natural ingredients and pure cocoa butter.
Theo & Philo brings you gourmet chocolates whose tastes not only rival those of Europe's finest, but also proudly carry the delicious and bold flavors that only the Philippines can bring.
Theo & Philo artisanal chocolates can be purchased in the following flavors:
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- Dark Chocolate with Green Mango and Sea Salt
- Dark Chocolate with Candied Calamansi (Candied Lemon)
And many more!
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All ingredients are sourced from the Philippines (except for those unavailable in the country) and directly from the farmers -the highest quality cacao beans are from Davao in Mindanao, and the sugar from Bacolod in the Visayan islands. This not only ensures fresh and delicious bean-to-bar single-origin chocolates, but also provides Filipino cacao farmers and small businesses with sustainable livelihoods.
Theo & Philo proudly works in partnership with Gawad Kalinga, an organization committed to achieving its 2024 goal of ending poverty by providing housing, creating sustainable livelihoods, and developing uniquely Filipino social enterprises that will transform rural villages into strong and lasting communities.
What is its social cause?Entrepreneurship & local business development, Poverty eradication, Rural development
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text: Commentary on Psalm 119:1-8 Nancy deClaissé-Walford | 0 CommentsFacebook-twitter-g+-LinkedIN-EmailPrint Psalm 119 follows Psalms 113-118, known as the Egyptian Hallel, which are psalms recited during the Jewish festival of Passover.It, like Psalms 111 and 112, is an alphabetic acrostic in form, but it is vastly in substance. While Psalm 111 consists of only seventy-two words and Psalm 112 of seventy-nine words, Psalm 119 has 176 verses, in which groups of eight verses of the psalm begin with each successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet. The three psalms, however, share a common theme of reverence for the Torah, the instruction given by God to the ancient Israelites at Sinai. Psalm 119 begins with the words "('ashre) are the ones whose way is sincere, the ones who walk in the Torah of the LORD." It is recited at the Feast of Pentecost, the Spring festival observed fifty days after Passover, which celebrates the giving of the Torah to Moses at Mt. Sinai. The poet of Psalm 119 employs a common "wisdom" form in composing the psalm--the acrostic. Leslie Allen describes it as "the most developed instance [of the acrostic form] in the Old Testament."1 H.-J. Kraus writes, "The art of alphabetic organization has produced an unusual opus which in schematism and compulsion of form has no parallel in the OT."2 Acrostic poems were the works of highly skilled literary artists and functioned in ancient Israelite literature in a number of ways. Acrostics were most likely memory devices to aid in individual and corporate recitation; and, literarily, they summarized all that could be said or that needed to be said about a particular subject from alif to tav, from A to Z. The acrostic structure of Psalm 119 marks it as a wisdom composition, as do its content and message. Wisdom psalms are defined as those that provide "instruction in right living and right faith in the tradition of the other wisdom writings of the Old Testament--Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Job. And in most of these psalms the path to wisdom is through adherence to the Torah, the instruction of the Lord."3 Within the poetic lines of Psalm 119, seven Hebrew words are used in synonymous interchange with the word torah (translated below as "instruction"), which itself is used twenty-five times in the psalm. The words are: 'edah, "decree" (used 23 times) mishpat, "ordinance" (used 23 times) choq, "statute" (used 22 times) dabar, "word" (used 22 times) mitsvah, "commandment" (used 22 times) piqqud, "precept" (used 21 times) 'imrah, "promise" (used 19 times)While each synonym carries a slightly different nuance of meaning, little is gained by attempting to distinguish a separate meaning, theological or otherwise, for each of them. Verses 1-8 of Psalm 119 each begin with the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet, aleph. The first two verses begin with the word 'ashre (translated in the NRSV as "happy" and in the NIV as "blessed"), the same word which begins the Psalter in Psalm 1:1. "Happiness" or "blessedness" in Psalm 119 comes from the same source as in Psalm 1--the instruction (Torah) of the LORD. The word translated "happy" or "blessed" is 'ashre, whose basic meaning has to do with walking in a prescribed path and not wavering off the path. While "happy" and "blessed" are good translations of the Hebrew word, a better rendering might be "content." The person who walks along the path prescribed by God can rest in a sense of contentedness that they are following the words of God faithfully. Torah occurs in verse 1, and five of the other seven synonyms for torah that occur in Psalm 119 appears in the first eight verses: v.2 -- 'edah, decree; v. 4 -- piqqud, precept; v. 5 -- choq, statute; v. 6 -- mitzvah, commandment; and v. 7 -- mishpat, ordinance. The torah of Yahweh, in its eight synonymous renderings, is the central focus of Psalm 119. But Psalm 119 never actually defines or speaks of the origin of the instruction of Yahweh. Moses, Sinai, the content of the instructions is never mentioned. One scholar writes that the concept of torah in Psalm 119 is a monolithic presence, consisting of individual laws and teachings to be sure, but described in only the most general terms, namely the eight interchangeable synonyms. Torah has become for the psalmist much more than the laws by which Israel should live, as given in the Pentateuch; torah has become a personal way to God."4 In Psalm 119, then, the instruction of Yahweh is not presented as a strict set of rules and regulations, but a way of life or approach to being that brings one closer to God. The psalmist repeatedly implores God to "cause me to live" (verses 25, 37, 40, 77, 88, 107, 144, 149, 154, 156, 159) because of the torah, that is the instruction, the decree, the precept, the ordinance, the words, the promise, the statute, the commandment--because of all of the teachings of God for the good of humankind. In the gospel of Matthew, Jesus says, Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets; I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth pass away, not one iota, not one stroke of a letter, will pass from the law until all is accomplished. Therefore, whoever annuls one of the least of these commandments, and teaches others to do the same, will be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:17-19) Our God is not a God of arbitrary rules and regulations, although that is what Christianity often feels like in our day and time. God graciously gave the Israelites a means for living as God's people, not in arbitrariness, but in hesed, in covenant commitment, loyalty, and love. May we, with the psalmist, be able to sing, Your hesed, O LORD, fills the earth; teach me your statues. (119:64) See, how I love your precepts; O LORD, according to your hesed, cause me to live. (119:159) 1Leslie C. Allen, Psalms 101-150, The Word Biblical Commentary, ed. David A. Hubbard and Glenn W. Barker, vol. 21 (Waco: Word Books, Publisher, 1983), 139. 2H.-J. Kraus, Psalms 60-150, A Continental Commentary, trans. Hilton C. Oswald (Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 1993), 411. 3Nancy L. deClaissé-Walford, Introduction to the Psalms: A Song from Ancient Israel (St. Louis: Chalice Press, 2004), 25-26. This author includes Pss 1, 32, 37, 49, 73, 78, 112, 119, 127, 128, 133, and 145 in the Gattung "wisdom psalm." 4David Noel Freedman, Psalm 119: The Exaltation of Torah, Biblical and Judaic Studies, ed. William Henry Propp, vol. 6 (Winona Lake, IN: Eisenbrauns, 1999), 89.Nancy deClaissé-Walford | 0 CommentsFacebook-twitter-g+-LinkedIN-EmailPrint


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Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted over at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating. I also feature books that may have already released, but I am anxiously waiting to read.
This week, I'm featuring:
Abby Barnes had a plan. Get into a great college, major in journalism, and land a dream job at a major newspaper. But on the eve of her 18th birthday, she is stuck on a Hollywood movie set, wishing she could rewind her life. The next morning, she's in a dorm room at Yale, with no memory of how she got there. A cosmic collision of parallel universes has left Abby living a new reality every time parallel Abby makes a decision. Now Abby must race against time to take control of her fate without losing sight of who she is, the boy who might just be her soul mate, and the destiny that's finally in reach.
Releases: May 14th 2013 by HarperTeen
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The Best Mat for Body Weight Exercises
Posted by admin on Jan 7th 2015
How's the New Year's Resolution coming? Oh. Sorry we mentioned it. Let's talk about something else. How about the newest trend in fitness?? According to the American College of Sports Medicine, the most popular approach to fitness in 2015 will be an easy one to tackle. So maybe here is where you make a slight addendum to your New Year's Resolution. Forget about buying expensive weight sets, treadmills, and other specialized equipment. Just drop and give us twenty. That's right! In with the old, out with the new! Age-old, time-honored, my-gym-teacher-made-me-do-this body weight exercises are taking center stage!
Because of their nature, body weight exercises are accessible to everyone. By using nothing more than your own body, you can challenge your muscles, balance, and flexibility in ways that don't require the use of machines or free weights. Exercises as simple as pull-ups, push-ups, sit-ups, planks, leg raises, and squats are just a few that can, when done safely and with intention, make a positive difference in your fitness routine.
Frankly, the only thing you need to have a good body weight workout routine is a solid, supportive, and comfortable floor. Planks on concrete? Not gonna happen. Sit-ups on that lovely Tuscan tile of the kitchen? Nope. Fortunately, what you need underneath you during your body weight workout is nothing more than one of our personal fitness mats. These foldable mats with convenient carrying handles can be stored easily and hauled out for your workout, wiped down, then stored again. No need to even go to the gym! Your workout is accessible to you right in your home! And with almost two inches of Crosslink Polyethylene foam to support and cushion your routine, you're sure to exercise longer for better results.
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Indigenous knowledge: Harnessing farmers' wisdom
Philipose, L.
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This paper is part of "Safeguarding Africa's environment, by the grass roots," a collection of seven papers examining the action of a number of communities throughout Africa to halt environmental degradation and conserve their local environmental resources. In this paper, Philipose highlights the value of African farmers' traditional practices in the conservation of natural resources and increasing food production. (CAB Abstracts)


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Review Ogre Battle: The March of the Black Queen
You must succeed in ousting the evil usurpers - your fate, and that of the entire population, depends on it.
The Ogre Battle series has long been a favorite among hardcore strategy fans and it won't take you long to see why that is once you begin playing any of them. This Super Nintendo release of Ogre Battle has become quite a coveted game...
About The Game
It's up to you to defeat the Empire. It's been nearly a quarter of a century since the Zetegenian Empire first conquered the Kingdoms of Zenobia with a wrath of fear and bloodshed.
You are the leader of a band of rebels who've fought to preserve the last shred of honor in this desperate time of treachery. Manage the ranks of a full-blown rebel army, complete with hundreds of characters, magic items, weapons and mystical Tarot cards. You must succeed in ousting the evil usurpers - your fate, and that of the entire population, depends on it.


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Currently tied atop the Central division standings, both the Detroit Red Wings and the St. Louis Blue laid some of the groundwork to their success in the off-season through free agency.
With General Manager Ken Holland's penchant for making excellent free agent signings in terms of production and value, it should be no surprise that Ian White is performing the way he is for the Red Wings this year.
After tasting his first playoff action last year and playing well with the San Jose Sharks, the 27-year-old was one of the best available defensemen when the July 1st unrestricted free agency period opened.
Unappreciated during his years in Toronto and Calgary, White's solid play with the Sharks opened the eyes of many of the league's GM's, including Holland, who liked what he offered at a relatively low price.
Signed to a two year, $5.75 million contract, White has been everything the Red Wings could have hoped for and more. Fitting in almost immediately with his new team, the seven-year veteran has already established a new career-high with 30 points in 62 games.
Already with his fifth different NHL organization, White's transition to a new team may or may not (note the sarcasm) have been helped along by the fact that he has often been paired alongside future Hall of Fame defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom. Playing with someone of Lidstrom's calibre both 5-on-5 and on the power-play made for an almost seamless adjustment and has resulted in White's +30 rating, which is good enough for second in the league.
Meanwhile in St. Louis, the Blues have gotten tremendous contributions from two free agent signings of their own.
An on-and-off starter for two years with the Ottawa Senators, not much was expected out of GM Doug Armstrong's signing of goaltender Brian Elliott. A ninth-round pick in 2003, Elliott struggled last year with both Ottawa and Colorado and was left without a contract at season's end. Looking for an experienced goalie to back up Jaroslav Halak, Armstrong signed the netminder to a one-year deal worth $600,000.
When both Halak and the team got off to a slow start, the door opened for the 26-year-old who made sure to run with the opportunity. Elliott quickly became one of the best stories of the season's first half, ranking among the league leaders in goals-against average and save percentage while backstopping the Blues to their impressive turnaround. His play not only earned him a two-year contract extension but also an improbable All-Star selection, made even sweeter since the game was held in Ottawa.
Although Halak has since re-claimed the number one job, Elliott continues to provide the Blues with stellar play whenever he is called upon.
The Blues also added power forward Jason Arnott, giving a young team some much needed veteran leadership and center ice stability.
In his 18th season, the 37-year-old Arnott is the type of player who has done it all, including scoring the Stanley Cup-winning goal in overtime for the New Jersey Devils in the 2000 Stanley Cup Finals.
With 15 goals and 15 assists on the year, Arnott's offensive production has been a huge addition to the high-flying Blues, but his importance goes well beyond goals and assists. His experience and leadership on and off the ice will only continue to pay dividends as the Blues embark on a playoff run.
Central Division Notes
Chicago Blackhawks – Posting three straight wins in a span of five days, goaltender Ray Emery was named the NHL's Third Star of the Week. The 29-year-old has likely taken over as the Blackhawks starting goalie as the team fights for playoff positioning in the West.
Columbus Blue Jackets – With the circus over his trade status gone, Rick Nash has been able to put all of his focus back on the ice and it is paying off. Since the deadline, Nash has three goals and an assist in three games including a two-goal, three-point performance in Saturday's win over Phoenix.
Detroit Red Wings – Just as Henrik Zetterberg has picked up the slack for the injured Pavel Datsyuk, Niklas Kronwall did the same with Nicklas Lidstrom also on the shelf. The hard-hitting blueliner was named the NHL's Second Star of the Week for recording two three-point games and totalling seven points in the team's past three contests.
Nashville Predators – After looking a little out of sorts in his first game with the Predators, the recently-acquired Andrei Kostitsyn rebounded with a goal and an assist in the club's 3-1 win over Florida on Saturday. It was just the fourth multi-point game of the season for Kostitsyn but an effort he certainly hopes will be a sign of things to come with his new team.


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I've always been somewhat afraid of medium format. When my friend was shooting medium format film, it seemed like such a hassle, but when I saw the shots I could see why people do it. I think it's probably the same deal for medium format digital. What are you going to do with 56 megapixels and 16-bit color depth? But there's something about having that amount of data, setting up your shots, and getting something picture-perfect, so to speak. I guess that's why they use these things for like fashion and product photography — they can make anything look beautiful.
These new Leaf cameras have big 3.5″ swiveling touchscreens, many megapixels, excellent color depth, and their sensors range in size from 56x36mm to 44x33mm. I'm pretty sure they're very, very nice. And that's why they start at $20,000.
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Many computer vision algorithms are based on the assumption that image brightness is proportional to scene radiance. However, an imaging system has a radiometric response function that is seldom linear. Our objective is to develop methods for computing the response function of an imaging system from multiple images of an arbitrary scene taken using the imaging system. The sensor could be a video camera, photographic camera, a digital still camera, or any other imaging system. In addressing this radiometric calibration problem, we address two sub-problems, namely, computing the response function of the complete imaging system and computing a high dynamic range radiance image from the set of captured images.
Radiometric Self-Calibration Algorithm
To achieve the above goals, we have developed a radiometric self-calibration algorithm. The algorithm computes the response function of the imaging system from a plurality of images of an arbitrary scene taken using different exposures. Since, in any imaging system it is difficult to obtain precise values for the exposures (for instance, the aperture setting on a lens only gives an approximate exposure value), we have developed an algorithm that takes rough exposure estimates and the corresponding images to compute the response function of the system, the precise exposure values and a single high dynamic range radiance image of the scene. The basic flow of data in our algorithm is illustrated below. Details of the algorithm are described in our CVPR99 paper.
The radiance images which are computed by our algorithm have high dynamic range (typically 12 bits or more per color channel). Hence, it is difficult to visualize these images on the usual display devices that have at most 8 bits of resolution per color channel. Therefore, we have developed an interactive tool, called the "detail brush" to view the richness of visual information embedded within the radiance image. This tool permits the user to slide a brush (window) over the image while the brush enhances the visual information within its boundaries. An on-line demonstration of the detail brush can be found in our Gallery.
We have developed a set of software tools, called RASCAL, for self-calibration and radiance recovery. The source code of our C++ implementation can be downloaded from RASCAL Software page. Currently, RASCAL comprises the following application programs:
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In today's edition of the good stuff, two little girls make mom proud and happy to be alive.
As parents, we're supposed to be our kids' heroes, right? But for one mom in Oregon, it's the other way around.
Heather Conrad-Smith has two beautiful young girls.
She also has asthma, and during a recent hike with her daughters, she left her inhaler at home.
That proved to be a nearly fatal mistake.
Conrad-Smith went into respiratory distress miles away along the edge of a cliff, and managed to get one word out to her five and seven-year-old girls: "run!"
And run they did, two miles over the rough Oregon countryside.
Once they made it back, they were able to tell rescuers exactly where to go, and save their mom.
"It just blows me away that my two girls saved my life," Conrad-Smith says. "If it wasn't for them, I wouldn't be here today."
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Lt. General Richard J. Seitz, age 95, completed a storied life on June 8, 2013 after suffering congestive heart failure. Born in Leavenworth, KS Feb. 18, 1918, he grew up in that city and then attended Kansas State University where in 1939 as a junior he began dating his first wife, Bettie Jean Merrill, a freshman. That same year Dick, foreseeing WWII looming on the horizon, accepted a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Army. Once in the Army he went through the sixth jump school class the Army ever had thus becoming one of its first paratroopers.
With the advent of the war, Dick rose rapidly until at the age of only 25 in March 1942, as a Major, he was given command of the 2nd Battalion of the 517th Parachute Infantry Regimental Combat Team. Thereafter, he was promoted to Lt. Colonel and, as the Army's youngest battalion commander, led his battalion throughout its historic combat operations in Europe with the personal radio call sign of "Dangerous Dick."
The 517th was flung into combat at Anzio at the time of the breakout from that beachhead followed by fighting up the Italian Peninsula. They then made the combat jump into the southern invasion of France at 4AM, Aug.15, 1944 as the airborne element of Operation Dragoon with its subsequent heavy combat in the French Maritime Alps. Finally, put in reserve in Northeastern France in December 1944, Dick was drawing up Paris leave rosters for his men when Hitler launched the Battle of the Bulge.
At that point, Dick's 2nd Battalion was married with a Regiment of the 7th Armored Division to form what became known as Task Force Seitz. It was pushed in to plug the gaps on the north slope of the Bulge every time the Germans tried to make a breakout. In doing so, his battalion went from 691 men to 380 through combat losses in some of the worst fighting of WWII. The battalion went on from the Bulge to see even further bloody combat in the subsequent battles of the Huertigen Forrest.
Before shipping out to Europe, Dick and Bettie continued to see each other whenever they had a chance to do so. In 1942, after graduating from Kansas State, Bettie joined the Red Cross and was subsequently sent to England in late 1943 to support the bomber groups of the Army Air Corp's 8th Air Force. In the fall of 1944, she was moved to Holland to run an Army rest and rehabilitation center. There in January 1945, she read in Stars and Stripes that Task Force Seitz was heavily engaged in the fighting around St. Vith. By herself, she drove from Holland to the front in Belgium and managed to find the Regimental HQ of the 517th. But they would not allow her to go on to the very front lines where Dick was. However, this put them back in personal touch which led to their marriage in June 1945 in Joigny, France with one Red Cross bridesmaid and 1800 paratroopers in attendance in one of the greatest love stories of WWII.
Dick ended the war with the Silver Star, two Bronze Stars and the Purple Heart plus what he most treasured besides his Parachute Wings, the Combat Infantryman's Badge. Thereafter, during his lifelong Army career including nearly 37 years of active duty he also received numerous other decorations and awards including the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit and the French Croix de Guerre and Legion of Honor. Along with these awards, his commands included the 2nd Airborne Battle Group, 503rd Infantry Regiment and the 82nd Airborne Division, which he led into Detroit and Washington, DC in 1967 to quell those cities' riots. He also commanded the XVIII Airborne Corps and was Chief of Staff US Army Vietnam in 1965 through 1967 under General Westmoreland. As a Portuguese speaker he served two tours in Brazil, the last as Chief of the Joint US/Brazilian Military Commission and one year in Iran as a military advisor. He likewise served in Japan with the occupation forces immediately after World War II.
Dick and Bettie retired to Junction City in 1975. Unfortunately, Bettie died of a heart attack June 1, 1978. Thereafter, Dick was blessed to marry Virginia Crane, a widow, in 1980. She also predeceased him in 2006. In retirement, Dick remained extremely active with the Army through Ft. Riley as well as in the Junction City Community and in Kansas generally. During the Iraqi and Afghanistan Wars he would go out to Ft. Riley to see off and greet the deploying and redeploying units from those fights, no matter the hour day or night. He was past Chairman of the Ft. Riley National Bank, very active with the Coronado Council of the Boy Scouts, a Trustee of St. John's Military Academy, on the Board of the Eisenhower Presidential Library, President of the Fort Riley-Central Kansas Chapter of the Association of the U.S. Army, and Chaired Junction City's Economic Redevelopment Study Commission among many other activities. He was also honored as an Outstanding Citizen of Kansas, received the prestigious AUSA Creighton Abrams Award, and most recently had the General Richard J. Seitz Elementary School named in his honor on the post at Ft. Riley. He felt a particular affection for the faculty and students of that school whom he visited as often as he could. The best way to describe Dick is that he lived his life "Airborne all the way!" to the very end.
He was predeceased by his parents, John Casimir and Florence M. Seitz, and seven brothers and sisters including Brigadier General Andrew Seitz (US Army ret. and former commander of Ft. Riley), Warrant Officer Edward Seitz (US Army ret.), Henry Seitz, Frances Gaddis, Helen Charles, Mary Ann Seitz and her twin Jane Marie Hardy. Dick was the fifth in this line of eight siblings.
Dick is survived by his daughters, Senior US District Court Judge Patricia Seitz of Miami, FL; Doctor Cache Steinberg (PhD) of Richmond, VA; Doctor Victoria Seitz (PhD) of San Bernardino, Calif.; son, Richard M. Seitz (USAF ret.) currently heading the US Coast Guard's C130 aircraft acquisition program, Washington, D.C., step-daughter Nancy Crane, of St. George, KS, son-in-laws Dr. Joel Steinberg MD and Alan Greer, attorney, granddaughter Jordan Christine Seitz, a senior at Arkansas State University and various nephews and nieces including Col. John Seitz US Army(ret.), Junction City, KS and Dr. Jim Hardy Superintendent of Schools in Chanute , KS.
Cremation has taken place and A Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 9:00 a.m., Monday, July 22, 2013 at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church with Father Al Brungardt and Father Kerry Ninemeyer concelebrating. Inurnment will follow with full military honors at Fort Riley Cemetery, Fort Riley, Kansas. A vigil service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, July 21, 2013 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to either the LTG. Richard J. Seitz Veteran Scholarship at Kansas State University,c/o KSU Foundation, 2323 Anderson Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, P.O. Box 399, Junction City, KS 66441, Junction City YMCA, P.O. Box 113, Junction City, KS 66441 or the Coronado Council of the Boy Scouts, P.O. Box 912, Salina, KS 67402.


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Linda M. (Thurlow) Balvin, 62, died Friday, July 24, at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas F. Balvin, who died in 2002. She is survived by her two sons, Thomas and Michael Balvin; and three grandchildren, Madison, Kaitlyn and Cassandra.
Mrs. Balvin was born in Lewiston, Maine, daughter of Harvey C. Thurlow and the late Melena "Suzy" (Victor) Thurlow. She graduated from Clinton High School, Class of 1964, and devoted herself to raising her children. Mrs. Balvin enjoyed playing cards and was an avid NASCAR fan.
Funeral services will be private and are under the direction of the Philbin-Comeau Funeral Home, 176 Water St., Clinton. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to: The Jeff Gordon Foundation, 4345 Papa Joe Hendrick Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28262. Online condolences may be placed at www.philbincomeaufh.com.


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York Region Launches "Water Cafe" Series
Saturday marked the first of several "water cafes," a part of York Region's "Open Water" campaign, a holistic initiative to create a long-term water conservation strategy.
A water café is a venue that allows the sharing and gathering of ideas about visions for water, bringing together many perspectives from various members of the community.
Saturday's water café dealt with how water is celebrated among various cultures, and we were lucky enough to have several members of Georgina Island's First Nations community attend. They led an opening prayer emphasizing water's importance from an indigenous perspective, involving the burning of sage as a mind-cleansing start to what turned out to be a very productive seminar.
York Region's long-term water conservation strategy involves research into the best practices for water conservation, special reports based on this research, and public events including water cafes such as this.
The water café allows for more intimate conversations and discussion on the issue of water sustainability, and what York Region can do as part of a 40-year plan to change our way of thinking about and relating to water.
"You can't take action if people aren't speaking," said Eric Warner, a Thornhill native who has been working with York Region to organize its campaign for sustainable water. "We take for granted how available our supply of clean water is. The goal is to get people to stop and think about water, its importance, and how they can help preserve it. Hopefully it will get people talking."
Indeed, it's so easy for us to forget about how lucky we truly are to live in a country where clean drinking water is seemingly infinite. Many parts of the world do not have this same luxury.
Israel's freshwater supply, for example, is scarce, which is why the country is constantly developing water-saving strategies, including the desalination of the nation's seawater.
Saturday's water café proved to be quite the learning experience, with a diverse mix of attendees from all walks of life, and therefore assorted perspectives. We closed the seminar in the same way we opened – in a circle, with some final words from members of the First Nations community.
There are still three more water cafes, which promise to be both educational and eye-opening, and, at the very least, a means to get people talking.
To learn more about York Region's water conservation initiative, or sign up for a future water cafe, visit www.openwater.ca.
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Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award 2018
Over the course of this academic year, 41 year 9 students have participated in the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. Divided into 6 and 7's between 6 groups, the award culminates to an expedition through the Chiltern Hills. All 41 students excelled through their qualifying expedition and have passed this section of the award. They carried all of their equipment over two days, covering an average of 15km per day and cooking their own food.
The groups all overcame personal and physical challenges and I am proud to have lead the award this year, and all that the students have achieved. Well done to all who took part, looking forward to seeing some of you at silver!


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This picture is of Elizabeth Mary (Mayhem #356882), one of the many wonderful models I've worked with in the past. If you are an adventerous woman who likes the work I do and would like to do a shoot please drop me a line. I'm always pleased to work with someone new and interesting. I'm primarily interested in making creative environmental nudes though I do work in the studio some of the time. I'm happy to shoot work for your portfolio (portraits or fashion) if you'll help me with mine. A friend request means I'd love to work with you so please don't be shy . . .
After university I photographed golf for TV, resulted in a lifelong aversion to anything involving small white balls. I love women and buildings, however, so I became a commercial photographer specializing in fashion and architecture.
Since those halcyon days I've taught creative photography, photojournalism and scientific photography at the University of Victoria. Except in exceptional situations I no longer take on assignments, but instead concentrate on being a fine art photographer, a euphemism for making work but never selling any.
Italy and England, the landscape from the Arctic to the tropics, graffiti, the photograph as metaphor and the "fine art" nude in the landscape are areas of ongoing work, along with my Atget re-photographic project in Paris.
To see all my work at Model Mayhem you will have to "Toggle Worksafe Mode" to off. For biographic info see my listing in Who's Who in American Art and the Macmillan Biographical Encyclopedia of Photographic Artists and Innovators. Also please have a look at my website at http://www.tomgore.ca and my Flickr stream at http://flickr.com/photos/tomgore/. For the latter you'll need to log on and have "safe" search turned off.
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With Christmas days away, you may now be focusing on your dinner table and how to dress it up for your gathering.
Bring nature to the table by making use of pine cones, twigs and plants to dress your Christmas table. The below video has some zero waste and nature friendly ways to create a stunning dinner table that is inviting, homely and makes use of bits and pieces that you may already have around the home.
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You may remember us telling you last year about the first ever OCD Camp in the UK, well after the success of the 2018 camp, Stuart Ralph from The OCD Stories has decided to run the camp again, and applications are now open!
The OCD Camp provides a unique opportunity for people over the age of 18 who have OCD to meet other like-minded people, in a non-judgmental, safe and supportive environment. As well as fun activities, camp cooking and learning survival techniques, the camp will mainly be a place for people to talk openly about OCD and support and encourage one another. Therapy is not offered during the duration of the camp, but OCD therapist Ashley Annestedt, who is based in Denver, Colarado, will be on hand to provide support to anyone who needs it.
This year's camp will be based in the South West of London in the county of Surrey and will run from 31st May – 2nd June 2019. The cost of the camp is £300 in total, and that includes all camping equipment, food, activities and the support of a trained therapist and camping staff. You must be over 18 to apply, and deadlines will close on 21st January, so be sure to get your applications in ASAP!
If you'd like to know more about the camp, you can visit www.theocdcamp.com, or take a look at some of the 2018 campers quotes below!
"The OCD camp was a huge release, both physically and emotionally. Fun physical activities flowed into emotional discussions around the camp fire and instilled a desire to keep improving and fighting amongst all of the campers. I'd do it every year but that wouldn't be fair on any newbies!" - Dom
"Life changing! Took my OCD Recovery to a whole new level and you leave knowing you have an incredible group of new friends who understand" - Clare
"Truly life-changing! Most importantly, I got to know wonderful human beings - others "who get it" - and feel connected. We shared learnings and ideas on how to live an amazing meaningful life while being in recovery and mastering OCD.
For me, the trustworthy relationships formed during this inspiring camp have gone beyond the camp weekend, intensified and become important in my day-to-day life and ongoing recovery. We continuously support one another on our recovery journeys, give and receive hope and motivate each other. This means a lot to me. I found my tribe – my community!" - Elke
"It was the first time most of us had met others with OCD, and being able to openly talk with people that understood, and showed no judgement was invaluable. I learnt so much and loved how we really supported each other as a group during the anxiety provoking tasks so that we could each succeed in our own way. Stuart was, and is, truly amazing and credit goes to him for a brilliantly organised weekend." - Amanda


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While there are not many FHA approved condo projects in Orange County, CA, it is possible to get an FHA loan on a detached condo, even if the condo project is not FHA approved. In most cases, to get an FHA loan on a condo, the entire condo project needs to be FHA Approved. Project approval is not a fast process and can end up being an obstacle for potential home buyers using the FHA loan program.
The end of FHA Condo Spot Approvals
Prior to 2010 it was possible to buy a condo with FHA financing even if the project was not approved by getting a "Spot Approval" for the individual unit being purchased. The Spot Approval process was fairly easy (compared to the current condo project approval process) and was commonly used. But with the release of FHA Mortgagee Letter 2009-46b, new condo project approval guidelines were spelled out. Effective February 1, 2010, the Spot Approval option was eliminated.
So now, FHA financing on a condo first requires the project be FHA approved. The exception is if the property is a "Site Condo".
What is a Site Condo?
A Site Condominium has traditionally been referred to as a condo that is detached on all four walls. FHA actually clarified it's definition of a Site condo in FHA Mortgagee Letter 2011-22.
Condominium project approval is NOT required for Site Condo's meeting ALL of the below defined requirements:
- Single Family totally detached dwellings (no shared garages or any other attached buildings or e.g. archways, breezeways); and
- Are encumbered by a declaration of condominium covenants or condominium for of ownership; and
- The condominium unit consists of the entire structure as well as the site and air space and are not considered to be common areas or limited common areas; and
- Insurance and maintenance costs are totally the responsibility of the unit owner; and
- Any common assessments collected will be for amenities outside of the footprint of the individual site.
Condominiums that do not meet all five requirements will require full condo project approval.
Orange County is full of "Site" condo projects, as well as condo projects that have a few Site condo's within them. There are some newer projects that look like Single Family but are actually "condo's". But knowing that just because some neighborhoods are built as condo's doesn't mean FHA financing can't be used by a home buyer is important.
It is important to note that the VA loan program does not allow for financing on a Site Condo unless the project is approved. The good news is that the VA condo project approval list is much bigger than the FHA list.
More good news is that underwriting guidelines are loosening up enough that there are now viable alternatives to the FHA loan program for buyers that have at least 5% down for loans to $417,000, or 10% down for loans above $417,000.
Authored by Tim Storm, a Orange County Mortgage Loan Officer MLO 223456 – Please contact my office at Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. Direct line at 949-640-3102. www.OCHomeBuyerLoans.com


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