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One of the nice features of the Keysight 53230A Universal Frequency Counter/Timer is the Timestamping mode, capable of timestamping events at up to 1 MSPS. Somewhat frustratingly, the counter "only" has a 1 million internal sample memory, and there is no way to continuously read out and free up the sample memory as the measurement is on going - in short, we can not get more than 1 million samples in this mode, no matter what we do. Which limits us to a total measurement time of 1 second at the highest resolution.
So, the second best option will be to get Time Intervals measurements, and get them fast. The 53230A will capture TI measurements at up to 90ksps, according to the datasheet. That is all well, but the limited sample memory remains - and 1 million samples fills up pretty quickly at 90ksps - in about 11 seconds, in fact. 11 seconds is not a lot when measuring the (in)stability of precision oscillators, so to really get the most out of this high speed sampling, a way to continuously get the readings out of the counter as quickly as possible is needed in order to let the measurement run for more than 11 seconds!
This is surprisingly cumbersome to do, at least if we want the measurements to be gap free. There are two limits in the instrument that complicate matters; the number of samples the instrument will take per trigger, maximum 1e6, and the number of triggers the instrument will process, again maximum 1e6.
The perhaps obvious solution of simply setting :SAMPle:COUNt to i.e. 100k and software triggering the instrument kinda works, but it will collect the TI measurements as fast as it can - the rate at which the samples are taken is not controllable. Basically, it will take a burst of measurements, then wait for the next trigger. Not what we want.
This could be fixed by dividing down the reference to the desired sample rate, i.e. 10KHz, but then we are measuring the combined instability and noise of the REF and whatever circuitry we use to divide the clock, so this is also less than ideal. To avoid this, the divided signal could be used as an external trigger, but the maximum number of triggers the instrument will process would again limit the length of the measurement.
So in order to extend the measurement duration to more than one million samples, we need to process many triggers - and many samples will need to be collected for every trigger. And it is necessary to control the rate at which the samples are taken within the duration of a single trigger. In essence, the we need to open and close the gate of the measurement many times per trigger - which is precisely what the EXTERNAL GATE input allows for. It is worth noting that the instrument will finish a TI measurement that has been started after the gate signal has been asserted - even if the gate is unasserted before the finishing edge of the measured signal. The pulse width of the external gate signal needs to be less than the period of the reference, to avoid multiple TI measurements being taken back-to-back.
Illustrated on the left is a shaky setup using an ancillary pulse generator connected to the EXTERNAL GATE input of the counter to reliably fetch time interval measurements at up to 50KHz, for as long as is needed. It may be possible to get readings even faster, I have not nailed down the upper bounds precisely.
Ancillary pulse generator to the EXTERNAL GATE, with the frequency set to whatever sampling frequency is needed.
I clock both instruments from the house standard.
The counter is configured for Time Interval measurements between channel 1 and 2, with sane settings of triggerpoints etc. The trigger source is set to software using TRIGger:SOURce BUS, while GATE:STARt:SOURce EXTernal and GATE:EXT:SOUR BNC configures the instrument to use external gating on the rear BNC. The number of triggers to process is set to 1e6, and number of samples per trigger set to some convenient number, 10000 in this example. The counter will now return up to 1e10 samples, which should be enough.. Increase number of samples per trigger to get more data.
This relies on the fact that the instrument will buffer up to one software trigger, so while the software is busy downloading the previous block of measurements, the instrument is already collecting the next block. Gap free.

industry_corpus2: Computing & Telecommunications


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The Braginsky Collection is a spectacular collection of Hebrew manuscripts. It includes medieval documents, artfully prepared wedding contracts, richly illustrated scrolls, illuminated manuscripts and rare prints.
We developed a key visual and designed all communication tools for the exhibition from posters in different designs, facade banners, up to the tickets.
Ink as the origin of calligraphy — the creation and hence the basis of the Hebrew script. The ink evolves into the calligraphic letter aleph, which is the first letter in the Hebrew alphabet. The image shows development, formation and movement, and — in a very aesthetic way — the beauty and the origin of the Hebrew script culture.

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The 1867 Ten dollar bill was issued between 1863 and 1881.
If your 1867 Ten dollar note shows the month and date as 1867 then it's the charter date for the bank.
The value of your 1867 Ten dollar bill is based on which bank issued the bill.
Below I have listed all the banks that issued 1867 Ten dollar bills.

industry_corpus2: Finance & Economics


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Data protection is of a particularly high priority for the management of Admiral Photography. The use of the Internet pages of Admiral Photography is possible without any indication of personal data; however, if a data subject wants to use certain services via our website, processing of personal data could become necessary. If the processing of personal data is necessary and there is no statutory basis for such processing, we generally obtain consent from the data subject.
The processing of personal data, such as the name, address, e-mail address, or telephone number of a data subject shall always be in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and in accordance with the country-specific data protection regulations applicable to Admiral Photography. By means of this data protection declaration, we would like to inform the general public of the nature, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use and process. Furthermore, data subjects are informed, by means of this data protection declaration, of the rights to which they are entitled.
As the controller, Admiral Photography has implemented numerous technical and organizational measures to ensure the most complete protection of personal data processed through this website. However, Internet-based data transmissions may in principle have security gaps, so absolute protection may not be guaranteed. For this reason, every data subject is free to transfer personal data to us via alternative means, e.g. by telephone.
The data protection declaration of the Admiral Photography is based on the terms used by the European legislator for the adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our data protection declaration should be legible and understandable for the general public, as well as our customers and business partners. To ensure this, we would like to first explain the terminology used.
The website of Admiral Photography collects a series of general data and information when a data subject or automated system calls up the website. This general data and information are stored in the server log files. Collected may be (1) the browser types and versions used, (2) the operating system used by the accessing system, (3) the website from which an accessing system reaches our website (so-called referrers), (4) the sub-websites, (5) the date and time of access to the Internet site, (6) an Internet protocol address (IP address), (7) the Internet service provider of the accessing system, and (8) any other similar data and information that may be used in the event of attacks on our information technology systems. When using these general data and information, Admiral Photography does not draw any conclusions about the data subject. Rather, this information is needed to (1) deliver the content of our website correctly, (2) optimize the content of our website as well as its advertisement, (3) ensure the long-term viability of our information technology systems and website technology, and (4) provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for criminal prosecution in case of a cyber-attack. Therefore, Admiral Photography analyses anonymously collected data and information statistically, with the aim of increasing the data protection and data security of our enterprise, and to ensure an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymous data of the server log files are stored separately from all personal data provided by a data subject.
5. Routine erasure and blocking of personal data The data controller shall process and store the personal data of the data subject only for the period necessary to achieve the purpose of storage, or as far as this is granted by the European legislator or other legislators in laws or regulations to which the controller is subject to. If the storage purpose is not applicable, or if a storage period prescribed by the European legislator or another competent legislator expires, the personal data are routinely blocked or erased in accordance with legal requirements.
~ the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, referred to in Article 22(1) and (4) of the GDPR and, at least in those cases, meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and envisaged consequences of such processing for the data subject. Furthermore, the data subject shall have a right to obtain information as to whether personal data are transferred to a third country or to an international organisation. Where this is the case, the data subject shall have the right to be informed of the appropriate safeguards relating to the transfer.
~ The personal data are no longer necessary in relation to the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed.
~ The data subject withdraws consent to which the processing is based according to point (a) of Article 6(1) of the GDPR, or point (a) of Article 9(2) of the GDPR, and where there is no other legal ground for the processing.
~ The data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21(1) of the GDPR and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or the data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21(2) of the GDPR.
If one of the aforementioned reasons applies, and a data subject wishes to request the erasure of personal data stored by Admiral Photography, he or she may, at any time, contact any employee of the controller. An employee of Admiral Photography shall promptly ensure that the erasure request is complied with immediately.
Where the controller has made personal data public and is obliged pursuant to Article 17(1) to erase the personal data, the controller, taking account of available technology and the cost of implementation, shall take reasonable steps, including technical measures, to inform other controllers processing the personal data that the data subject has requested erasure by such controllers of any links to, or copy or replication of, those personal data, as far as processing is not required. An employees of Admiral Photography will arrange the necessary measures in individual cases.
~ The accuracy of the personal data is contested by the data subject, for a period enabling the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data.
~ The processing is unlawful and the data subject opposes the erasure of the personal data and requests instead the restriction of their use instead.
~ The controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but they are required by the data subject for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.
~ The data subject has objected to processing pursuant to Article 21(1) of the GDPR pending the verification whether the legitimate grounds of the controller override those of the data subject. If one of the aforementioned conditions is met, and a data subject wishes to request the restriction of the processing of personal data stored by the Admiral Photography, he or she may at any time contact any employee of the controller. The employee of Admiral Photography will arrange the restriction of the processing.
Furthermore, in exercising his or her right to data portability pursuant to Article 20(1) of the GDPR, the data subject shall have the right to have personal data transmitted directly from one controller to another, where technically feasible and when doing so does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others. In order to assert the right to data portability, the data subject may at any time contact any employee of Admiral Photography.
Each data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator to object, on grounds relating to his or her particular situation, at any time, to processing of personal data concerning him or her, which is based on point (e) or (f) of Article 6(1) of the GDPR. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions. Admiral Photography shall no longer process the personal data in the event of the objection, unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override the interests, rights and freedoms of the data subject, or for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims. If Admiral Photography processes personal data for direct marketing purposes, the data subject shall have the right to object at any time to processing of personal data concerning him or her for such marketing. This applies to profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing. If the data subject objects to Admiral Photography to the processing for direct marketing purposes, Admiral Photography will no longer process the personal data for these purposes. In addition, the data subject has the right, on grounds relating to his or her particular situation, to object to processing of personal data concerning him or her by Admiral Photography for scientific or historical research purposes, or for statistical purposes pursuant to Article 89(1) of the GDPR, unless the processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out for reasons of public interest. In order to exercise the right to object, the data subject may contact any employee of Admiral Photography. In addition, the data subject is free in the context of the use of information society services, and notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC, to use his or her right to object by automated means using technical specifications.
Each data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning him or her, or similarly significantly affects him or her, as long as the decision (1) is not is necessary for entering into, or the performance of, a contract between the data subject and a data controller, or (2) is not authorised by Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject and which also lays down suitable measures to safeguard the data subject's rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, or (3) is not based on the data subject's explicit consent. If the decision (1) is necessary for entering into, or the performance of, a contract between the data subject and a data controller, or (2) it is based on the data subject's explicit consent, Admiral Photography shall implement suitable measures to safeguard the data subject's rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, at least the right to obtain human intervention on the part of the controller, to express his or her point of view and contest the decision. If the data subject wishes to exercise the rights concerning automated individual decision-making, he or she may, at any time, contact any employee of the Admiral Photography.
•	i) Right to withdraw data protection consent Each data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator to withdraw his or her consent to processing of his or her personal data at any time. If the data subject wishes to exercise the right to withdraw the consent, he or she may, at any time, contact any employee of Admiral Photography.
7. Legal basis for the processing Art. 6(1) lit. a GDPR serves as the legal basis for processing operations for which we obtain consent for a specific processing purpose. If the processing of personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is party, as is the case, for example, when processing operations are necessary for the supply of goods or to provide any other service, the processing is based on Article 6(1) lit. b GDPR. The same applies to such processing operations which are necessary for carrying out pre-contractual measures, for example in the case of inquiries concerning our products or services. Is our company subject to a legal obligation by which processing of personal data is required, such as for the fulfilment of tax obligations, the processing is based on Art. 6(1) lit. c GDPR. In rare cases, the processing of personal data may be necessary to protect the vital interests of the data subject or of another natural person. This would be the case, for example, if a visitor were injured in our company and his name, age, health insurance data or other vital information would have to be passed on to a doctor, hospital or other third party. Then the processing would be based on Art. 6(1) lit. d GDPR. Finally, processing operations could be based on Article 6(1) lit. f GDPR. This legal basis is used for processing operations which are not covered by any of the abovementioned legal grounds, if processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by our company or by a third party, except where such interests are overridden by the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject which require protection of personal data. Such processing operations are particularly permissible because they have been specifically mentioned by the European legislator. He considered that a legitimate interest could be assumed if the data subject is a client of the controller (Recital 47 Sentence 2 GDPR).
8. The legitimate interests pursued by the controller or by a third party Where the processing of personal data is based on Article 6(1) lit. f GDPR our legitimate interest is to carry out our business in favour of the well-being of all our employees and the shareholders.
9. Period for which the personal data will be stored The criteria used to determine the period of storage of personal data is the respective statutory retention period. After expiration of that period, the corresponding data is routinely deleted, as long as it is no longer necessary for the fulfilment of the contract or the initiation of a contract.
10. Provision of personal data as statutory or contractual requirement; Requirement necessary to enter into a contract; Obligation of the data subject to provide the personal data; possible consequences of failure to provide such data We clarify that the provision of personal data is partly required by law (e.g. tax regulations) or can also result from contractual provisions (e.g. information on the contractual partner). Sometimes it may be necessary to conclude a contract that the data subject provides us with personal data, which must subsequently be processed by us. The data subject is, for example, obliged to provide us with personal data when our company signs a contract with him or her. The non-provision of the personal data would have the consequence that the contract with the data subject could not be concluded. Before personal data is provided by the data subject, the data subject must contact any employee. The employee clarifies to the data subject whether the provision of the personal data is required by law or contract or is necessary for the conclusion of the contract, whether there is an obligation to provide the personal data and the consequences of non-provision of the personal data.


text: In a previous study we reported that sequential inoculation of Torulaspora delbrueckii and Saccharomyces cerevisiae during the first fermentation increased the protein concentration and improved the foaming properties of a base wine. Since effervescence and foam of sparkling wines are key quality factors, the interest of this practice for sparkling wine industry is obvious. In this paper we study whether the foaming properties of the sparkling wines produced from the base wines obtained by sequential inoculation with T. delbrueckii and S. cerevisiae remains better than those of their controls produced from base wines fermented only with S. cerevisiae. The obtained results confirmed that sequential inoculation in the production of the base wine originated sparkling wines with significantly higher maximum heights of foam than conventional inoculation, probably because autolysis of the T. delbrueckii cells in the base wine released higher amounts of proteins, especially of the low molecular weight fraction.

industry_corpus2: Agriculture & Fisheries


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In diabetic patients with multivessel CAD, the SYNTAX score was not an independent predictor of hard clinical events in those receiving CABG.
For diabetic patients with multivessel coronary artery disease, CABG surgery should be the preferred revascularization over PCI regardless of the SYNTAX score, according to the results of a new study.
In an analysis of patients in the FREEDOM trial, the SYNTAX score predicted major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events (MACCE) in patients with type 2 diabetes and multivessel disease undergoing PCI, but not in patients treated surgically. In other words, the SYNTAX score did not identify FREEDOM patients in whom PCI was superior to CABG surgery and “should not be utilized to guide the choice of coronary revascularization in patients with diabetes mellitus and multivessel coronary artery disease,” say researchers.
Farkouh noted that results from the Synergy Between PCI With Taxus and Cardiac Surgery (SYNTAX) trial suggested the score could be used to estimate risk associated with PCI in patients with left main or multivessel coronary artery disease, and that it might also be used to select patients who could achieve clinical outcomes with PCI similar to those that would be predicted with surgery.
“But that’s not what we saw here,” said Farkouh.
The analysis, with lead author Rodrigo B. Esper, MD, PhD (Heart Institute of the University of São Paulo Medical School, Brazil), was published online ahead of print this week in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Like Farkouh, the editorialists say “the SYNTAX score should not be applied in this specific decision-making process.” They point out that the most recent clinical guidelines from the European Society of Cardiology/European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery, which were published just a few months back, recommend CABG for patients with diabetes and multivessel disease regardless of SYNTAX score.
In the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute-funded FREEDOM trial of 1,900 patients with diabetes and multivessel coronary artery disease, which was published in 2012, surgery was associated with a significantly lower risk of all-cause mortality, nonfatal MI, and nonfatal stroke at a median of 3.8 years compared with PCI. Longer-term follow-up out to 7.5 years in 943 patients showed CABG surgery retained a significant survival advantage compared with PCI.
In the latest study, the researchers sought to determine if a subset of FREEDOM patients, such as those with lessened lesion complexity, might fare as well when treated with PCI as with CABG surgery. The SYNTAX score, which is recommended by US and European guidelines to help make decisions about the optimal revascularization strategy, was calculated retrospectively by scoring all coronary lesions 1.5 mm or longer with a diameter stenosis ≥ 50%.
In the PCI- and CABG-treated patients, the mean SYNTAX score 26.2 and 26.1, respectively. Among those who underwent PCI, the SYNTAX score was an independent predictor of the 5-year risk of MACCE (all-cause mortality, nonfatal MI, nonfatal stroke, and need for repeat revascularization) and hard cardiovascular events (all-cause mortality, nonfatal MI, and nonfatal stroke). The SYNTAX score, however, was not an independent predictor of MACCE or hard cardiovascular events in the CABG arm.
For PCI-treated patients with low, intermediate, and high SYNTAX scores, there was a significantly higher risk of MACCE at 5 years than in the CABG-treated patients with equivalent scores. For example, in those with low SYNTAX scores, the 5-year MACCE rate was 36.6% in PCI arm versus 25.9% in the CABG arm (P = 0.02). Among those with high SYNTAX scores, the MACCE rate was 48.7% with PCI versus 29.7% with surgery (P = 0.003).
Ajay Kirtane, MD (NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY), who was not involved in the study, said FREEDOM is one of the largest trials comparing PCI against CABG surgery and these newest data deserve to be taken seriously. “My stance on patients with multivessel disease and diabetes is that we do take them off the table and discuss the options with them,” and this includes a full surgical consultation to determine if they are candidates for bypass, he said.
In the absence of diabetes, the SYNTAX score plays a considerable role in the decision-making process for patients with multivessel disease, with PCI tending to be a more viable option in patients with low-to-intermediate scores, said Kirtane. At present, though, “it’s not entirely clear to what extent diabetes independent of the SYNTAX score changes the dynamic,” he said. Nonetheless, the complexity of multivessel disease in the diabetic patient does factor into their decision-making process, said Kirtane.
“If we see more diffuse disease, there are cases that may favor surgery, but in some instances the surgeons may feel the native arteries are not good conduits and they might say no, that surgery isn’t a good option,” said Kirtane. “I personally think it does make a difference for both the consideration of PCI and for surgical consideration in terms of graft adequacy,” he added, noting that MACCE rates (and hard clinical event rates) were highest among individuals with the highest SYNTAX scores.
For his part, Farkouh said that instead of the SYNTAX score, other clinical measures, such as age, should be used to help physicians make the appropriate revascularization decision. “We’ve seen in the FREEDOM long-term study an interaction with age,” he said, noting that there was a significant mortality benefit among younger CABG-treated patients. The patient’s risk of stroke, for example, might be used to select out FREEDOM-like patients for PCI.
Esper RB, Farkouh ME, Ribeiro EE, et al. SYNTAX score in patients with diabetes undergoing coronary revascularization in the FREEDOM trial. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2018;72:2826-2837.
Fedak PWM, Bhatt DL, Verma S. Coronary bypass surgery for diabetes and multivessel disease. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2018;72:2838-2840.
Farkouh reports no relevant conflicts of interest.
Verma reports honoraria and/or research support from Amgen, AstraZeneca, Janssen, Bayer, Novo Nordisk, Merck, Sanofi, Boehringer Ingelheim/Lilly, Valeant, LivaNova, and Abbott. Fedak reports no relevant conflicts of interest.
Kirtane reports receiving institutional grants to Columbia University and/or the Cardiovascular Research Foundation from Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Abbott Vascular, Abiomed, CSI, CathWorks, Siemens, Philips, and ReCor Medical.

industry_corpus2: Health & Medicine


text: The Chitika Mega Unit, launched exactly one year ago, due to a custom request from a publisher, and went on to do very well for other publishers. The Mega unit is a non-conventional ad size, and Chitika is the only company that offers it. Because the ad unit did so well for a test group of publishers, we made it available for all. The Mega Unit comes in sizes: 550×250, 500×250. We realize that some sites do not have the space to place such a wide ad unit, but you still would like to receive the benefits from it. So, now available is the Mega Unit Jr., size: 468×250. This will give you the large, successful size of the Mega Unit for those who do not have a 550 or 500 pixel space. To try this size out, simply edit the ad code on your page, or generate a new ad in your code panel. This all began with feedback from you, please let us know what you’d like to see!

industry_corpus2: Film & Entertainment


text: Natural Wood Garden trug. Great for carrying flowers, nuts, berries or fruit. You could also use them to create beautiful centerpieces.


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I’m a Finnish native working in Sweden as the press attaché at Finland’s embassy in Stockholm. Until March 2019 I held the position of Stockholm Correspondent at Monocle and worked as an editor and writer at the Swedish content agency OTW. I am also the author of several books on food, design and travel, most recently a cookbook on Swedish cuisine and food culture called Kära Sverige.
I have written current affairs, culture, social commentary, style, travel and food pieces and profiles for clients including Monocle, Wallpaper City Guides, Scandinavian Traveler, Visit Sweden, Plaza, SVT, Mondo, Korean Air, Nylon and Agence France Presse.
As a broadcaster, I have hosted live events such as galas, festivals and press launches and worked as a news presenter for several years, including anchoring Sweden's leading news program Rapport.
I work in English, Swedish and Finnish and cover all manner of Nordic things – but I also like to travel and report home about exciting discoveries abroad.

industry_corpus2: Media & Journalism


text: According to high-level sources in Paris, Sarah Burton is reportedly in talks to take over the creative reins at Dior after Raf Simons’ unexpected departure after three years in the role. A representative for Dior declined to comment. Burton, currently the creative director at Alexander McQueen, has been working for the brand for the past 19 years, and took over the top spot in May 2010 following the death of the brand’s founder. Several industry insiders had speculated that Alber Elbaz was a top candidate for the role, but we hear that the designer has other plans. Meanwhile, Lanvin is said to be courting London-based designer Erdem Moralioglu. Watch this space for developments.

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There were quite a few sessions on PowerShell this year at TechEd North America. Experts like Don Jones and Jeffrey Snover showed the audience some great tricks that I would like to share with you...As well as some of my own findings. Some of you are probably already experts using the shell but it is always useful to find some tips that ease the “PowerShell experience”, especially when you're writing scripts.
So, I would like to talk to you about PowerShell ISE!
The basic layout of the PowerShell ISE has three main frames: one for editing scripts, one actual shell window, and a toolbox of cmdlets.
Here's a good tip: you can select any lines you want and press “F8” to execute them.
You can open different Runspaces using the Ctrl + T shortcut, and even create a “Remote PowerShell Tab” using Ctrl + Shift + R. This will prompt you for parameters and credentials.
Fnally, do not forget to update the help files in PowerShell every once in a while. Simply use « update-help » in the shell. Be careful here, you might have to start PowerShell as an administrator in order for the update to be successful.
Here are some of the Scripts I use...To make using them a little easier, you can always import them during the PowerShell startup by following this tutorial.
I hope you learned some new tricks to help improve your daily PowerShell activities. Don't hesitate to give us your own tips in the comments below, I will be happy to try them!
If you haven't tried GSX' solutions yet, why not sign up for a free 14-day trial or request a personal demo.


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In a closed country, more than 1,100 groups of believers are worshipping God each Sabbath! Last year over 500 people were baptized. And these believers are active and alert for every opportunity to share their faith: on holidays when the government isn’t so harsh, through a growing cell phone ministry conducted especially by young people, at weddings and funerals and wherever people are gathered together. Let me tell you the story of one young woman making a powerful impact by God’s grace.
Suong Nguyen*, a very diligent worker, is quiet by nature and very observant. Working in a province violently opposed to Christianity, the Lord used her to raise up a body of thirteen believers, all of whom love to witness. As her members hand out materials to Sunday keepers, she watches for signs of interest and often quickly begins talking about Revelation 12–14, from which chapters she leads her listeners to Sabbath keeping and other SDA beliefs. She loves going door to door and sharing DVDs even though this activity is illegal. Because of the Holy Spirit, she finds success.
Suong was raised in a family with a mother who was a believer and then led her husband, a brilliant but uneducated man, to Christ. He was a respected communist to whom local authorities often came for advice. But the villagers knew of his conversion and pressured the authorities to stop his work. In the meantime, Suong discovered a Bible in her bed one night and began reading out of curiosity. That night she, too, became a believer, and when a Seventh-day Adventist taught the family about the Sabbath, they all finally came under conviction.
Life was challenging for them because the authorities, who really liked Suong’s father, were reluctant to give him up to Christianity. Eventually he passed away, and then family pressures influenced the mother and her daughters to build an ancestral altar in her father’s honor to please the uncles. But Suong was not at ease with the arrangement and at last the little family of women rose up and burned the altar and everything associated with it. When the uncles came to visit, they were enraged and continued to pressure them to rebuild the altar. Within six months, both uncles died and so did the police chief’s assistant who gave them so much trouble. From then on, the persecution slowed down.
Tiny Suong amazes people with her boldness and knowledge. She knows the prophecies and can explain what the Sunday pastors avoid talking about. A few months ago a shaman practicing witchcraft came to her village to sell herbal medicine. There he met Suong and became interested in what she had to say. He has started Bible studies and remains receptive. Even when admitted to the hospital, he has continued the studies. A strong spiritual battle is waging and sometime he feels as if his head will explode, but Suong’s prayers have overcome these terrible headaches and spiritual struggles.
After more deaths occurred among those who have opposed Suong and her work, the villagers now warn each other: “Don’t touch Suong’s family!” May God continue His great work through this little woman. Pray that God will help ASAP workers in closed countries to continue spreading the Gospel no matter what the opposition. Pray also that the Holy Spirit will make you bold and willing to share your faith no matter what your age or size.


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New Balance has dropped some great classics and colorways over the years killing the shoe game. Its most popular classic model, the 574, has been hitting the streets hard over the past couple of years. This model has a leather and suede upper with mesh paneling for added breathability. Keep it classic in these New Balance sneaks.
The New Balance ML574WEC is now available to purchase at AWOL in store, call 1-855-734-4245 phone orders or online at www.shopawol.com.


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Roberta is an award winning photographer. Her work has been featured in Digital Fine Art, Child Photo magazines, Bored Panda, click123.com. She has recently won the 3rd place with prestigious SWPP in portrait environmental category.
Thank so much by stopping by and exploring my little world.
Let me introduce myself. I am a mother of 2 little girls and they are my greatest inspiration. After having my first daughter in 2010, followed by my other daughter's birth in 2013, I realised how in love with photography I really was. I took a leap into the world of photography in 2014 and I never looked back. I believe in timeless images to decorate your walls and your hearts. I believe in creating a teary eye when you open your prints. I believe in creating relationships with my clients and value the opportunity to come into your life and capture these special moments.
If you think that my style represents that of which you would like to see in a photographer and in photographs, feel free to reach out to me at anytime.
Roberta Baneviciene Photography is located in Essex, South Benfleet. I am willing to travel anywhere you would like to capture your beautiful memories.


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82a-773. Water office cost fund. (a) There is hereby created in the state treasury the water office cost fund. The director of the Kansas water office shall remit to the state treasurer in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, all moneys received by the water office to reimburse costs as required by K.S.A. 2018 Supp. 82a-771, and amendments thereto. Upon receipt, the state treasurer shall deposit the entire amount in the state treasury and credit it to the water office cost fund.
(b) Moneys in the water office cost fund shall be expended only for the Kansas water office's costs of providing assistance and services as provided by this act.
(d) All expenditures from the water office cost fund shall be made in accordance with appropriation acts upon warrants of the director of accounts and reports issued pursuant to vouchers approved by the director of the Kansas water office for the purposes set forth in this section.
History: L. 2001, ch. 160, § 13; July 1.

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Volcano View Hotel in Fira in Santorini island, Greece.
Volcano View Villas is a set of 5 private villas, located in Fira, the capital of Santorini island. The facilities and elegance of our luxury VIP villas are superb.

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The Sad Lisa Music Box is a gorgeous music box from the Italian manufacturer Ercolano. Ancient traditions still live in the construction of this unique wooden music box of high quality. he inner trim of this music box is framed in the form of a solid wooden structure and covered mahogany from the base.
The Sad Lisa Music Box is a gorgeous music box from the Italian manufacturer Ercolano. Ancient traditions still live in the construction of this unique wooden music box of high quality. Ten to fifteen production technologies used by Italian masters that do all the work manually, like in the old days. The inner trim of this music box is framed in the form of a solid wooden structure and covered mahogany from the base. The construction of this box applies several treatment processes by careful grinding, honing and varnishing prior to applying the image on the box cover. The box is lined with plush velvet and the gold-plated parts are covered with a special lacquer from oxidation. In addition, the entire box is exposed to a complex three-stage treatment process that guarantees its eternal wholeness.
This boxes is decorated with a reproduction of a painting by famous British artist Brenda Burke called “Sad Lisa”. The artist Brenda Burke was born and raised London, England, in the later years moved into America. She paints portraits of beautiful flowers and quiet moments of sunshine in exquisite gardens. This magical scene is filled with birds and flowers gardens reminiscent of the artist, those who created her mother when she lived in London.
The perfect complement to the sophisticated design is the melody “Für Elise” Ludvik van Beethoven. Music playback features high quality sound and reliable mechanism, which is triggered each time you open the lid.
Would you like to see this music box in person? Give us a call at (480) 951-8994 and we can present it to you in our show room!

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Responding to the increasing need for Hospital based Wellness facilities; Thayer County Health Services has embarked upon a community based addition on their campus which will serve the needs of Hebron, NE, Thayer County and surrounding communities. With the ability to serve Rehab Inpatients and Outpatients as well as patrons wanting to utilize health based components such as a gym, track and therapy pool, the facility will provide a comprehensive approach to Wellness and healthier living, helping to minimize future healthcare costs for the community. This reinforces the nationwide trend to reimagine hospitals as places to go for Wellness as well as for when you need direct medical care. Hebron residents will have a place to go for these services without needing to travel to other towns.
Architecturally, the new addition evokes a sense of non-traditional design with sloping roof forms that feature clerestory windows bringing abundant natural light into the interior spaces, which helps to promote faster healing and optimizes the patient experience. Utilizing brick to help blend into the existing campus architecture, the building also breaks away by introducing a corrugated metal cladding which is not unlike many rural grain silos dotting the surrounding region. The overall feel is a contemporary response which will undoubtedly attract younger as well as older patrons as the focus on wellness increases.


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Located in Paros, Minois Village is by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Butterfly Valley and Paros Archaeological Museum. This 5-star guesthouse is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Santa Maria Beach and 30.1 mi (48.5 km) from Agios Prokopios Beach.
Make yourself at home in one of the 40 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a health club, an outdoor pool, and a spa tub. This guesthouse also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and babysitting/childcare (surcharge). Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the complimentary area shuttle.
Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at Avli, a restaurant where you can take in the ocean view, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.
An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club.


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"The body forgets pain, she said. Otherwise women would only have one child. Is it true? Has my body forgotten?"
Birth & motherhood transform us. They shake our foundation with sacred, unconditional love. These 56 poems reflect on birth, motherhood, breastfeeding, raising children, confronting fears, and feeling joy in a fleeting moment. A perfect gift for a new or seasoned mother, and also a great read for those of us who aren't mothers. Birth is universal; we all came from woman. Let's celebrate the power to give life.
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Showroom devoted to vultures, 26-minute movie, educational exhibition, life-size sculpture, spotting scope. Free entrance.
The vultures of Baronnies evolve on more than 15 000 km² but the heart of the colony is in the gorges of the Eygues near St May and Rémuzat. From the village, several hiking trails will allow you to discover the vultures (Griffon vulture, Vulture monk, Egyptian vulture and Bearded vulture). For non-walkers, their observation is possible from the café terrace on the village square!
To learn more about the vultures, we invite you to visit "The House of Vultures" (free entry) where an exhibition and a film will allow you to enter the intimacy of the life of these birds.
Rates of vulture discovery outings: 120 € / group (max 20 people).

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[ Litigation ] as a Relevant Course outside SLS for those interested in Economic Integration : Students interested in international trade should take a course that reviews multilateral trade schemes and attempts at economic integration between and among countries. This course addresses some of the economic and political problems that have arisen with the WTO system.
The historical development of the multilateral trade system, the current agenda of the World Trade Organization, and prospects for trade liberalization. Emphasis is on the economic rationale for multilateral trade rules, the political problems facing countries in supporting further liberalization, and the challenges to the legitimacy of WTO procedures and practices. Issues include the greater participation of developing countries, the impact of new members, and the relationship between the WTO and other multilateral bodies. Guest speakers; student research paper presentations.


text: Your pet can come anywhere with you, just bring The Portable Feeder from LazyBonezz in Black! Innovative and convenient, this foldable pet bowl is lightweight, secure, and zips into a super small shape that can fit in your pocket! Bring the bowl on your trip and fill with food or water when meal time comes, or just pack some treats to carry with you during daytime travels. When your pet is done, just wipe clean and zip back up! Bowl features a convenient lobster claw clasp that allows it to clip onto your bag or luggage when folded up. This feeding dish is a necessity for all on-the-go pets.


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3-D printing technology, used industrially for the last few decades, is poised to break into the mass market. Its endless and swiftly developing possibilities -- from entrepreneurial manufacturing to the potential sculpting of human organs -- could become the next industrial revolution.
When the TV series Star Trek first brought the starship Enterprise into German living rooms, the concept of a replicator was pure science fiction, a fantastical utopian vision we might experience one day centuries in the future. Replicators, something of a mixture between computer and miniature factory, were capable of creating food and replacement parts from next to nothing. They were highly practical devices, since Captain Kirk couldn't exactly take along a lot of supplies for his journeys through outer space. That futuristic vision, though, has receded far into the past -- overtaken by the present.
The real-world replicator-like technology poised to revolutionize the world is known as 3-D printing, though that term is misleading, since the process has little to do with printing. Three-dimensional printers can be as small as a suitcase or as large as a telephone booth, depending on the object they are meant to faithfully replicate from a 3-D computer blueprint. Inside the machine, the product is assembled by stacking extremely thin layers of material on top of one another, sort of like reassembling an apple that has been cut into super-fine slices.
Many different technological routes can be taken to reach the same goal. In one variation, nozzles spray liquid material into layers. Another method, which produces even better results, aims laser beams at finely powdered material, causing the grains to fuse together at precisely the spot where the beam hits. All 3-D printing techniques, however, follow the same principle: The object grows layer by layer, each one just a few hundredths of a millimeter thick, until it acquires the desired shape. This technique can be applied to steel, plastic, titanium, aluminum and many other metals.
Assembling, screwing together, adhering, welding -- all these processes are rendered obsolete when even the most complex shapes can be produced by a single machine using this casting technique. The end result can be an artificial hip, a hearing aid, a cell phone case, customized footwear or even the Urbee, a prototype car that has been making a splash.
Engineers at the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS) have used this technique to print out an entire bicycle that only needs added tires and a chain to be fully functional. British researchers, meanwhile, have printed a maneuverable drone with a rear-engine drive. Printed components are also used in Formula 1 racing and at NASA. Dental laboratories use 3-D printers to produce crowns, while doctors experiment with artificial heart tissue. Filmmakers also print animation models and automotive parts suppliers create replacement parts.
The printing of electronic components is even in the works. American corporation Xerox, for example, has developed a silver ink that functions as an electrical conductor and can be printed directly onto plastic or other materials, making it possible to integrate simple circuits into printed objects.
Given the potentially vast global impact of this new technology, it's surprising that so far only around two dozen companies dominate the market. Along with US giants 3-D Systems and Stratasys, about 10 German companies provide this technology, some of them market leaders in their respective segments, for example Eos and Concept Laser, both in the southern state of Bavaria.
Some of these German 3-D printing specialists are growing at a rate that has some industry experts hoping this nascent digital industrial age will finally see the emergence of new innovation drivers "made in Germany." German companies are seen as leaders, especially when it comes to 3-D printing of metals.
The possibilities in this field are theoretically unlimited, since in principle almost any object can be printed as long as precise digital data for it exist. Most of these printers are turned to industrial uses, massive machines that can cost 1 million or more, but there is also a growing amateur scene of hobbyists who print toy figurines, spare parts for their coffee machines or even individually designed coffee cups, working out of their basements and using printers they assemble themselves for 500 ($650).
The only limits are set by the selection of materials, the space needed for each individual printed object and one other very important factor: time. Three-dimensional printing as currently practiced is a long, slow process.
This technology is in its infancy, but the parallels to the emerging computer industry of the 1970s are hard to miss. Then, too, the first machines were clunky and their operation complicated, but their evolution happened quickly and in giant leaps.
An expert panel under US President Barack Obama sees 3-D printing as a "megatrend of the future" and the US government is putting hundreds of millions of dollars toward developing the new technology. Industrial giants including Boeing, Siemens, General Electric (GE), Samsung, Canon and Daimler are all experimenting with the related production methods.
Among the leaders in such developments is German manufacturer Eos, located in an industrial park in Krailling, a town of 8,000 near Munich. In the foyer of the company's headquarters stands a life-sized statue of the Greek goddess of victory Nike. The statue is an exact reproduction of an ancient original, down to the cracks and weathering in the material, and was produced in an Eos printer from a scan of the original museum piece.
A printed violin is also displayed in a case in the entrance area. This object's mechanical birth was about a day's work for a 3-D printer. The only extra steps necessary were to mount a few small components and strings. Music experts can hear the difference when the instrument is played. But a layperson just hears a violin.
This Bavarian high-tech company specializes in 3-D printers for industrial use, large machines that resemble oversized refrigerators or industrial ovens. Depending on their size, equipment and capabilities, these printers can cost anywhere from 150,000 to over 1 million.
The three-dimensional printing process Eos uses is known as laser sintering. Companies have been using this technique for 25 years, especially for quickly and cheaply developing prototypes and design studies, which is how Eos CEO Hans Langer first encountered the technology. A physicist who wrote his doctoral dissertation on laser technology, Langer founded Eos in 1989 and constructed his first 3-D printer for automobile manufacturer BMW, which used it to produce new car model prototypes from synthetic resin.
Other auto manufacturers, including those producing Formula 1 cars, now use the technology as well. "It's safe to assume that every auto racing team works with components from our printers," Langer says.
Eos is now the global market leader in its field. The company's sales have doubled over the last three years, reaching 105 million ($138 million). At the moment the total sales volume of this market remains fairly modest at $1.3 billion, but if the trend continues, it will multiply rapidly. Wohlers Associates, a 3-D printing industry consulting firm, expects that number to triple by 2015, and to reach $6.5 billion by 2019.
Considerably fewer production steps, fewer tools needed and lower materials costs all spell enormous cost savings. With products no longer needing to be cut from the materials from which they are made, some 3-D printers require just 10 percent the amount of plastic or metal that conventional methods such as milling do.
Companies will no longer be tied to the economies of scale that make mass production necessary for reducing costs. Even small production batches can be profitable.
More innovative products can be brought onto the market, since this method makes it easy to try out new ideas cheaply.
Changing a product's design no longer means the entire assembly line must be reworked as well. This shortens product cycles considerably and makes it possible to introduce improvements more quickly.
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This is the big beefy brother to the hugely popular Flavel Arundel. Still rated as a 4.9kW, but a fair bit larger with a capability of producing almost 8Kw. With an ample viewing window - I am very much looking forward to getting this on test in the office!
Fast delivery and stove is incredible gives off plenty heat to keep my sitting room hot! Highly recommend!

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Last week, we urged you to tell the Obama Administration to protect students and taxpayers from rip-off career education programs and unscrupulous schools in the upcoming negotiated rulemaking, and so far, more than a third of all the public comments posted have come from you, our IBRinfo subscribers. Thank you!
If you haven't yet responded, make your voice heard before the June 4 deadline next Tuesday!
Tell the Obama Administration that students and taxpayers deserve a strong gainful employment rule; accountability for schools that try to evade laws designed to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse; and relief for defrauded students, paid for by the schools that harmed them.


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A Suffield couple caught manufacturing methamphetamine in their residence and in the presence of children in July 2012 have pleaded guilty to reduced charges.
Briana A. Park, 33, and Robert D. Tompkins, 32, both of 767 Mishler Road, recently pleaded guilty in Portage County Common Pleas Court to drug-related charges, as well as one count each of child endangering.
Park pleaded guilty to illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs, a third-degree felony, and a bill of information charging her with child endangering, a third-degree felony. Tompkins pleaded guilty to one count of permitting drug abuse, a fifth-degree felony, as well as a bill of information charging him with child endangering, a third-degree felony.
A bill of information is a charging document similar to an indictment. Sentencing in Judge John Enlow's courtroom is pending pre-sentence investigations.
Park, Tompkins and Michael C. Stewart, 48, of Akron, were arrested at 767 Mishler Road on July 19, 2012, after the drug task force served a warrant there based on a two-month investigation into illegal methamphetamine manufacturing.
Stewart pleaded guilty to illegal manufacturing of drugs, a second-degree felony, and aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony, just prior to the start of his trial on drug charges in Portage County Common Pleas Court on Dec. 19, 2012.
Judge John Enlow then sentenced Stewart to a total of three years and six months in prison on both charges. Enlow also fined $7,500, but later waived those fines and court costs because under Ohio law, Stewart was indigent and unable to pay, according to court records.

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Start the experience by learning more about the men and women who built the One World Trade Center and by getting a close up view of the bedrock on which the building stands. Then, board on one of the five high speed elevators to ascend to the 102nd floor in less than 60 seconds. Experience a virtual time-lapse and see the city skyline’s transformations from 1500 until today. Enjoy the 360-degree view from the Observatory on the 100th floor. You may also step onto a 14-foot wide circular disc to have an incredible view of the streets below you.
This amazing experience is also included in our “New York by Night with One World Observation Center” tour along with the discovery of Downtown Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the trendy Meatpacking for an exciting overview of New York by night.
Regular Hours: Daily, 8:00am until 9:00pm from May 1st to Sept. 4th, and from 9am to 9pm the rest of the year.
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August 17th comes with the latest version of the new APIs 23 – preview 3. What can developers and users expect from next Android version? If you are looking for article showing how to use new features in your app and how implement necessary code, this one definitely might be helpful.
New API includes such changes as asking for permission at runtime, direct sharing and authorization in apps with fingerprint..
With API 23 Android introduced completely new permissions model which orders to ask for permissions at runtime. While using Android M, if any app needs access to such things like camera, body sensors, location etc., you’ll be asked to give specific permission.
Also user is able to edit permissions at Settings->Apps->⚙->App permissions.
To listen on result of permissions dialog decision implement ActivityCompat.OnRequestPermissionsResultCallback Interface and override onRequestPermissionsResult(int requestCode, String permissions, int grantResults) method in your class.
You can always ask for more than one permission. Then for next indexes in the grantResults list you got answers for other permissions.
This permissions model is only supported on devices running the M Developer Preview. Before calling any of these methods, the app should verify if platform runs on API 23.
Fingerprint authentication can be used in any app that runs on device with fingerprint sensor and Android M. This is best way for fast authentication that can be best solution in developing applications which include payments.
To implement fingerprint authentication in your app first add USE_FINGERPRINT permission in your manifest.
With API 23 comes new class FingerprintManager. Creating instance of this class and calling method authenticate() you can compare your fingerprint with the one created earlier in settings.
If you are using Windows you may have to run telnet 127.0.0.1 <emulator-id> followed by finger touch <finger_id>.
It is recommended to use Android fingerprint icon when creating UI fingerprint authentication.
New API also delivers credential libraries that helps you generate keys and control time that user has been validated.
From Android M you can create more intuictive sharing which allows user to start another social app with specified target.
To use this in your app you have to extend your class with ChooserTargetService, declare the service in manifest file with the BIND_CHOOSER_TARGET_SERVICE permission and include intent filter with the SERVICE_INTERFACE action.
By adding <meta-data> to your activity in manifest file you can use your .MyChooserTargetService file to share with specific target.
With apps targeting API 23 or above comes new rules for drawing on screen.
If you are using Facebook Messenger app then you probably know floating bubble interface very good. Even if you are using different apps you can see them and that behaviour won’t be default on the newest Android.
You’ll have to agree for screen sharing for different apps.
Applications won’t be able to allow screen sharing straight from app. User must go to the right screen where he can choose if he wants to draw over other apps.
You’ll be able to change permission at any time in Settings->Apps->⚙->Draw over other apps.
Settings.canDrawOverlays(). If not, by creating Intent and setting description to Settings.ACTION_MANAGE_OVERLAY_PERMISSION user can be sent to list of apps. By setting URI to specific package, navigation goes straight to particular app.
If you would like to know more, check this site http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/09/07/android-m-begins-locking-down-floating-apps-requires-users-to-grant-special-permission-to-draw-on-other-apps/ where you can find precise information about policy changes.
Doze mode – it actives when device is left for a while with screen turned off and unplugged charger. Doze mode works as sleep mode. When it’s running, device makes periodically synchronization to perform any pending operations.
App standby – it tells system if app is idle when user is not using it.
According to Google IO 2015 new power optimization effects with twice longer battery life comparing devices with Android M and Android Lollipop with lot of apps run.
In my opinion these changes can make the biggest impact in using new Andriod M.
Unfortunately number of devices with fingerprint sensor still isn’t impressive, but completly new payment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOn7VrTRlA4 system got huge potential and in five years can be really helpful in everyday life.
What’s your opinion? Which change was the most interesting for you?


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“Counting calories” reminds me of old-timey dieting.
It conjures images of iceberg lettuce, grapefruit and homemade buttermilk dressing from powder. Let’s toss in those fat-jiggling belts from yore (above).
How on earth can I accomplish THAT?!
I’m learning new recipes, but my current secret is dollar store pork rinds. They are 100% fat and can be made into all kinds of incredible things. “Cheetos”, pancakes, bread….
I felt that I ate a lot yesterday, though my husband contends that I “eat like an anorexic bird”. I was full and satisfied.
Breakfast: 3 cups coffee with 3 pats butter and liquid stevia.
Snack: some Macadamia nuts, decaf coffee with pats of butter.
I’m down 3 lbs and getting closer to my goal and being able to do my doctor checkup. 6 lbs to go.
What was I doing wrong before?
*Only doing “maintenence-level” workouts 3x/week.


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Give your decor a delightful focal point this season with our exquisite Balmoral Natural Curtains.
Undoubtedly, having made to measure curtains can make all the difference in achieving that quintessential look you've had your heart set on. No longer should you have to make any compromises with the default sizes of pre-packed curtains. At curtains made for free, we'll hand make your Balmoral Natural Curtains to the precise sizes you require. We also provide this service absolutely free, which means you'll only be charged for the materials.


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Francesco Toto was born in Lecce, Italy, in 1972. He received a diploma at the “G. Pellegrino” institute for art in Lecce when he was just 18 years old. His studies took him to Cremona in 1990, where he attended the International School of Violin Making.
Since 1996 Francesco Toto has worked in his own atelier in the heart of Cremona. He is a member of the Cremonese “Antonio Stradivari” Violin Makers’ Consortium and of the “Violin Society of America”.
Toto has won a considerable number of awards at international competitions. In 2001 he received 3rd prize for a cello at the international violin making competition in Mittenwald. In 2003 he won 4th prize in the cello category at the international competition in Cremona. He was awarded 2nd prize for a cello at the competition in Mittenwald in 2005, and won 1st prize at the “Triennale” in Cremona in 2006.


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Chandler finds out a lot of people think he's gay when they first meet him; he tries to find out why. Paolo gives Rachel calls and shoes from Rome.
Ross and Monica's grandmother dies -- twice. At the funeral, Joey watches a football game on a portable TV; Ross falls into an open grave and hurts his back, then gets a bit loopy on muscle relaxers.
Monica tries to deal with her mother's criticisms. Eventually, she and Mrs. Geller come to an unspoken understanding about the relationship between mothers and daughters.


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Nowadays, more and more apps have either built-in bar code & QR code scanner or represent their products via these codes. So it’s really the matter of time when the Android developer will build the app with the bar code integration.
With the though of this, I made a simple tutorial on how to integrate the most popular open-source barcode library – ZXing. In this tutorial I will describe an intent integration, which means that I will ask the system if there is a Barcode Scan app installed, if yes – the scan will be performed, if not – I will be re-directed to the Play Store where I could easily download Barcode Scan app and after the installation, – perform the scan. This way, we leave all the heavy-lifting for ZXing library.
In order to start, you need to download the ZXing-X.X.zip (where X.X is the current version of ZXing) from http://code.google.com/p/zxing/downloads/list. Unpack the .zip file and navigate to android-integration folder. There you will see a src folder and a few .jar files. Pick the one that suits you (honeycomb if you build Android 3> app or supportv4 for compatibility…) and put it into the /lib folder of your Android project.


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Worthy McGuire by Tim McGee: Worthy McGuire is a WWII survivor who keeps his word. At the end of his life, the crusty war vet decides to try to keep a promise made nearly 70 years ago during the D-Day Invasion in France. In order to fulfill his vow, he drags his unwilling family from Michigan to the beaches of Normandy on an unforgettable journey toward redemption.
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You would need to check your state laws for restrictions on the employer recouping overpayments.
The way my state works it, the employer cannot reduce your net pay by more than 10% when recouping an overpayment unless it has written authorization from the employee to take more than that. However, the full amount of any overpayment owed can be taken from the employee's final paycheck, with or without written authorization.
If the overpayment is demanded after termination of employment, then the employer may have to go to court to collect.
One part I failed to mention was that the request to have overpay relinquished was not established until after the term of employment had ended (quit to get a better job.) Approximately a month or so after I had quit my job, I recieved a call from my previous employer stating I owed a certain amount for wages that were payed, yet unworked....hope that makes sense.
Also, where would I find information on my states laws in regards to that?
You can contact the state Dept. of Labor. However, I do have to ask here, didn't you KNOW you were overpaid? The employer can certainly sue you now, since you are no longer employed there, and they will most likely win.
I actually did know I was being overpaid, and had brought it to the attention of my employer while I was still working there. They shrugged it off and didnt really do anything about it, and they also would not take me off of salary, which is why the overpayment was happening. They were paying me for 80 Hours of work per pay period, yet there wasnt even 80 hours of work available, I would work 70 if I was lucky and they were super busy. So they counted all the hours that were not 80 (ex -10 hours if I worked 70 hours in the pay period) and then told me I owed them all of those hours back after I quit.
You might have a defense. I'd see an attorney if, in fact, they sue.
Ok, thanks. I have another question, but before I post, I believe I saw a thread about it...will check it out first.


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Suggested Citation: Garko, M.G. (2013, September). Fiber – Part III: Overview of scientifically supported health and wellness benefits of dietary and functional fiber. Health and Wellness Monthly. Retrieved (insert month, day, year), from www.letstalknutrition.com.
It is commonly recognized that there is an inadequate intake of dietary fiber in the day-to-day diets of the general population (i.e., children, adolescents and adults) in the United States. Over the past 20 years data has emerged from two different National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys revealing that from 1988-1991 the average/mean daily intake of dietary fiber was approximately 14.82 grams (see Alaimo et al., 1994) and from 1999-2008 the average/mean daily intake of dietary fiber was approximately 15.78 grams (see King et al., 2012).
The recommended daily intakes of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2010, December), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2013), National Cancer Institute (2011) or Institute of Medicine (2005) range from 19 grams a day (children 1-3 years of age) to 38 grams (men 19-50 years of age). Another frequently cited recommendation is 14 grams per 1,000 calories. Hence, it is more than apparent that Americans do not consume a sufficient amount of dietary and functional fiber.
This inadequate consumption of dietary and functional fiber is real and measurable to the extent that it is contributing to the ill health of tens of millions of Americans. Findings from observational, epidemiological, experimental and clinical studies have established an association between an inadequate intake of fiber and coronary heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, obesity, insulin resistance, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, along with gastrointestinal diseases and disorders such as diverticulosis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), leaky gut syndrome, Candida Albicans, gallstones and colon cancer, among other diseases and conditions. Stated another way, there is a robust body of research spanning over several decades to support the assertion that diets high in dietary and functional fiber help prevent and treat chronic diseases and contribute to metabolic, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, endocrine and immune health, among other health benefits (e.g., see Anderson, et al., 2009; Bijkerk et al., 2004; Buttriss & Stokes, 2008; Cho & Dreher, 2001; Institute of Medicine, 2002, Lattimer & Haub, 2010; Lyon, 2012; Park et al, 2011; Park et al., 2009; Sanchez-Muniz, 2012; Slavin, 2013)..
The September, 2013, issue of Health and Wellness Monthly is an overview of scientifically supported health benefits of dietary and functional fiber in either preventing or treating chronic diseases. Its purpose is to provide a general sketch of the ways in which dietary and functional fiber can contribute to health, wellness and wellbeing. Upcoming issues will focus on the ways in which different types dietary and functional fibers can help address particular health concerns such as overweight and obesity, cardiovascular disease (e.g., hyperlipidemia, hypertension, stroke, coronary heart disease), cancer (e.g., colorectal cancer, breast cancer), type 2 diabetes mellitus, gastrointestinal-related diseases and disorders (e.g., irritable bowel syndrome, diverticular disease, constipation, etc.) and immune dysfunction.
In the July, 2013, issue of Health and Wellness Monthly focus was put on the conceptual confusion and controversy surrounding the effort since the 1950s to define dietary fiber and what sort of definition would be useful not only for the scientific community but also for laypeople.
An array of definitions were presented and discussed. One of the conclusions reached was that the approach of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) in defining fiber was useful because it (a) recognizes different sources, types and components of fiber, (b) includes isolated or extracted nondigestible carbohydrates using chemical, enzymatic, or aqueous procedures and (c) includes beneficial physiological/health effects for humans in its definition (see Garko, 2013).
Dietary Fiber consists of nondigestible carbohydrates and lignin that are intrinsic and intact in plants.
Functional Fiber consists of isolated, nondigestible carbohydrates that have beneficial physiological effects in humans.
Total Fiber is the sum of Dietary Fiber and Functional Fiber (Institute of Medicine, 2005, p. 340).
Contains other macronutrients (e.g., digestible carbohydrate and protein) normally found in foods (Institute of Medicine, 2005).
Consists of animal-derived, nondigestible carbohydrates (Institute of Medicine, 2005, p. 340).
The modern era of research into a fiber and its contribution to health and wellness began in the 1950s (Dreher, 2001). However, it was not until the beginning in the 1970s, when researchers began in earnest to study the health benefits of dietary fiber. As Spiller et al. (1978) have described it, back then there was a transition from viewing dietary fiber as a hypothesis or fad without much scientific proof to recognizing it a legitimate health concept of nutritional sciences. There was an improvement in the scientific quality of studies and greater use of better analytical methodologies to determine the health benefits of dietary fiber (see Spiller et al, 1978).
Over the subsequent decades, observational, epidemiological, experimental and clinical studies have served to establish dietary and functional fiber as important and necessary in helping to create, sustain and reclaim health. As a result of this research, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued two health claims associated with the consumption of fiber.
The first claim features the consumption of fiber and cancer and states that “[l]ow fat diets rich in fiber-containing grain products, fruits, and vegetables may reduce the risk of some types of cancer, a disease associated with many factors” (U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2013, p. 1).
The second claim involves fiber-containing foods and coronary heart disease (CHD) and states that “[d]iets low in saturated fat and cholesterol and rich in fruits, vegetables, and grain products that contain some types of dietary fiber, particularly soluble fiber, may reduce the risk of heart disease, a disease associated with many factors” (U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2013, p. 1).
 The full article for July, 2013, issues of Health and Wellness Monthly is published on the Let’s Talk Nutrition website at www.letstalknutrition.com.


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We developed a small prototype designed for demonstrating the use of virtual reality for training exercises. The prototype was developed for the GearVR and HTC Vive. The application also supports the GearVR Controller.
The main features of the application include the visualization of four different burner flames, as well as a burner failure scenario. In the flame demonstration scene, the user can cycle through each flame. Performance of the burner at each state is further visualized by the glow intensity of the radiant tubes. The scenario simulates castable refractory failure on the ceiling, which happens after both burners are turned on. The resulting cracks cause dust to fall down, which in turn compromises one of the burners. The user has to compensate by increasing output of the other burner, which restores firing duty and ends the simulation.


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The autumn-kissed wedding scene was elegantly adorned with flower-filled mason jars sitting atop tree stump accent tables, burlap tablecloths, lanterns, mums and pumpkins completing the theme. The color scheme of blues and oranges was reflected in the grooms’ and best men’s attire, including colorful bow ties and boutonnières.
The couple posed with wooden racquets that were inscribed with “Brad and Thom, Tennis Hall of Fame, 10-11-15.” They also incorporated the clock as a central theme by setting different times on various family clocks and using them as the table numbers.
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While a Samsung insider “confirmed” that its curved smartphone, the Galaxy Round, is not yet a mass market device but rather a prototype that will only be available in the Korean market, LG too unveiled its curved smartphone as a Korean exclusive but is already spreading its tentacles with a tweet from evleaks stating that the device is headed to US carriers AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile.
If that is the case then it should only be a matter of time before consumers Stateside start rocking curved phones in their coffee tables, literally. The pricing of the LG G Flex is yet to be made public but don’t expect it to be anything cheaper. Samsung priced the Galaxy Round at $1000 in Korea through carrier SK Telecom and this should give us a hint of what to expect with any curved smartphone.
Still on the US’s case, the Galaxy Round is available unofficially online through Negri Electronics at a whopping $1,129.50.
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I just finished my last firing, now working on other details of my installation for the Gardiner Museum.
This is probably the best way to exhibit anything you want to show the world. This company has awesome and delightful designs of ceramic work. I am very grateful to see the response of people on this article.


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Shri Shanaleshwar Mahadev Samiti (Registered) Nalas Rajpura has been working since 1999.Since then our Samiti has been performing Social and Religious activities continuously. The organization committee is working only with social attitude under the supervision of President (Mohinder Kumar Arora). Our all team is mostly doing Social Activities in social life. With the blessing of Lord Shiva and inspiration from Shri 1008 Mehant INDERGIRI JI MAHARAJ we organized bhandara during Amarnath Yatra and Monthly Bhandara at Shri Shanaleshwar Mahadev Mandir. We organize Bhandara with Amount Donate by Devotee of Lord Shiva through Amount Deposit in our Bank Account or through Online. We didn’t accept Donation for Amarnath Bhandara during Yatra.
The organization is basically organized Bhandara at AMARNATH (Bhandara Place) & provide facilities to Amarnath’s Yatries during Yatra. Our first target is mostly people will visit the Amarnath and take darshan of Baba Barfani. Mehant Shri Shri 1008 INDER GIRI JI MAHARAJ (Nalas Mandir Rajpura) once in a year visit at our Bhandara Place during Amarnath Yatra.This Year Bhandara is Organised at Nashri(Chaneni to Nashri Tunnel), Jammu & Kashmir (8 K.M Towards Buttot).
Our Samiti has arranged Monthly Tryodashi Bhandara at Shri Shanaleshwar Mahadev Mandir at the day of Taryodashi. The devotees of Lord Shiva were served food. The Samiti realized that the devotees of Lord Shiva have been blessed with awakening and Bhandara are arranged at different places. Next Tryodashi Bhandara at Shri Shanaleshwar Mahadev Mandir, Nalas will take place on 19th August, 2017(Saturday)..
Our Samiti also arrange Bhandara for Yajmaans who worship Lord Shiva at 5 Kundiya MahaRudraksh Hawan Yagya . Every year at Shanaleshwar Mahadev Mandir, Nalas, Rajpura Patiala (Punjab) organize 5 Kundiya MahaRudraksh Hawan Yagya. Our Samiti’s member serves Bhandara to Yajmaans.
Our Samiti also organize "Jal Sewa" at Rajpura.
Our Samiti also Serves Bhandara on "Dattatreya Jayanti" Every Year.
Our first target is mostly people will visit the Amarnath and take darshan of Baba Barfani. Our mission is serve the devotees of Lord Shiva at Amarnath Yatra with food and other facilities. We also feel pleasure to serve the devotees of Lord Shiva at Shri Shanaleshwar Mahadev Mandir Rajpura on occasion of Tryodashi and 5 Kundiye Hawan Yagya .


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Why does this kind of thing always ring hollow?
"We recently ran a test with a portion of our video collection, offering low-resolution versions of clips in addition to HD and 4K files. The goal was to determine if this would attract new customers — those creating content for the web or social media at lower budgets — along with incremental revenue for our contributors. Most importantly, we wanted to confirm this wouldn’t cannibalize sales of higher-priced HD content.
We’re excited to share that the test was a success. The low-res versions attracted new buyers who were not previously purchasing with us, while sales of HD content in the test group actually outperformed the control population.
On Thursday, November 15 at 12:30pm EST, we’ll be hosting a YouTube Live “Town Hall” event to walk you through all the results of this test. You’ll be able to see all the data for yourself, learn more about this initiative, and have your questions answered live by Scott Koehler, Pond5 GM, Artists & Content. Please RSVP below to join us for the discussion."
I learned I was in the test group after requesting an explanation about very low priced video sales. I then requested an opt out.
the problem is that now Pond5 accepts too many video with low quality and their algorithm show the results the senior contributor.
Actually - this is one of the few "great news" that - might not be all that bad.
If you read carefully - they are talking about offering "low res" videos at reduced prices, i.e., basically saying from their tests - they acquired brand new buyers that wanted 'low res' videos that would have not otherwise purchased.
Offering a 720p or lower quality video at a reduced price seems reasonable to me, because if you were a 'casual' youtuber (not necessarily making mega bucks, but wanted a 'nice' video) - you might be reluctant to pay $100 for a single video.
I had a couple of sales which were below my asking prices. I also had another sale which is above my asking price.
Not sure if I am in the testing group.
This is exactly what Shutterstock did.
Most of us now are seeing a lot of $1.50 video sales replacing the usual $20+ sales and as a result less income.
It would appear in the real world that if someone wants a video, they'll often go for the lower resolution than paying for the higher if given the option so the contributor now makes a lot less.
You have to sell a LOT more smaller res videos to replace the higher resolution one that now didnt get bought.
Hopefully unlike SS there'll be an option to opt out of this OR set the price.
I've no objection to selling 'low res' videos. After all, that's all a HD resolution is when you upload a 4K.
What I object to is the price.
We need an 'opt out'.
Exactly. Finding out they had sold a 'low res' version of one of my best selling videos (which is normally priced at $65 for HD resolution) for $15 is unacceptable.
Either an opt out or let us set the price or minimum price of these low res options.
I listened to their research about this low res. They will add option to set our own prices for low res, so don't worry. I've been asking for few times, because there are a lot of buyers needing only 480p video and would rather buy on SS where they do offer it. I almost considered converting all my clips to lower resolution and upload it manualy.
We’re about to launch our new Web-resolution offering, designed for Pond5 customers who are searching for video to use in their social media projects.
Our tests have shown that making this format available increases overall revenue, while having no impact on sales of 4K and HD videos — meaning it has the potential to bring your work to a new segment of buyers without affecting established income.
There is nothing you need to do to prepare for the launch, which will take place on December 6. All videos (with the exception of native SD content and Archival footage) will be automatically downconverted for Web-resolution availability.
We recently hosted a live virtual Town Hall and Q&A to talk about this initiative in more detail. If you were unable to attend or would like to rewatch, you can view the entire discussion here.
Still have questions? Please visit our Web Resolution FAQ or reach out to Customer Service and we’ll be happy to help!
Hopefully it'll be possible to set this price to 100% of HD pricing to stop the utter madness and drop in normal sales lots of us experienced on SS when it started.
I haven't had any low priced sales at P5 as yet.
I am not sure if this is a good thing or (more likely) a bad one.
What I fail to understand is: what is the point to opt out?
Because what happened on SS was a lot of people were finding that if someone wanted their clip, instead of buying the HD version they bought the lower res cheaper clip.
The result was much less commission than they'd previously have had.
"Can I set my own price for Web resolution?
The Web resolution price defaults to 20% of your 4K master price (or 40% of HD price if it’s a native HD file). You can adjust this percentage in your account preferences or on the clip edit item page."
On the other hand ShutterStock offers SD files since forever (as i know) without any chance of touching the price, and i don't see anything bad. Except that one 1.5$ sale (which i reported immediately, and asked to be opt out o any kind of promotion if im in it).
Pond5 "verify your account" = real ?
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