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Empowering the Asia Startup Ecosystem thru Cultural Awareness

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Gustavo Liu is a true global citizen if there was ever such a person. He was born in Taiwan, raised in Latin America, educated in the US and UK, worked in Taiwan and the US, and now he is based in Singapore to help startups, future leaders, and entrepreneurs as CEO and co-founder of The Hungry Lab Asia. Gus shares some amazing cultural reflections as well as stories of Westerners pitching Asian investors to disastrous outcomes, a true China Leadership Dilemma (CLD), and without a doubt an unexpected, and embarrassing, disappointment.

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Training. It’s Personal!

Welcome to Om October! We are deciding to dedicate this month of shows to all things Wellness. In this episode, we are workin’ it out, and talking about fitness. We saw a noticeable lack of Asian Female Personal Trainers in the Fitness Industry. What’s with that? Many Wellness and Fitness hashtags on Social Media tend to be flooded with White bodies, but the lack of Asian Female representation is hard to miss. In this episode, we talk to a Personal Trainer to talk about this void in the Fitness Industry.

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Unraveling the Mural’s Mysteries

Through rock art documentation and research, Shumla is unraveling mysteries of the past and preserving irreplaceable legacies for future generations.

Shumla conducts research in one of the most archaeologically rich areas in the world — the Lower Pecos Canyonlands region of southwest Texas, west of Del Rio. One of the oldest, best-preserved records of human habitation on the North American continent can be found in this semi-arid environment. This record dates from the late Pleistocene (ca. 11,000 BP) through European contact.

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The crown jewel of the Lower Pecos Canyonlands is the hundreds of complex multi-colored rock art murals dating as far back as 4,000 BP. The information held in these murals, in combination with the information gathered from the archaeological deposits, can give us an almost complete view of ancient hunter-gatherer lifeways and belief systems in the Archaic.

Shumla’s team of archaeologists, interns, and volunteers conducts intensive documentation of the rock art murals of the Lower Pecos. Applying the internationally acclaimed Shumla Method of Rock Art Documentation, we are preserving the oldest “books” in North America.

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Marfa Public Radio’s Nature Notes podcast captures the essence of the rock art and Shumla’s efforts to save it!

Great prehistoric art deserves the best science. Nowhere is this better demonstrated than in Shumla’s research.

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The Race to Preserve the Oldest “Books” in North America

The rock art of the Lower Pecos is one of the most incredible rock art traditions in the world. Like a book, each mural was authored and composed to communicate beliefs and ideas. The magnificent depictions of anthropomorphic (human-like) and zoomorphic (animal-like) figures still glow with the subtle ochre tints of the surrounding land, even after 4,000 years. No fewer than 320 rockshelters in the region are known to contain rock art and new sites are discovered yearly.

Unfortunately, the damming of the Rio Grande to create the Amistad Reservoir in 1969 flooded many mural sites and set the stage for widespread flooding and siltation that is threatening to destroy this ancient library of myths and beliefs that has existed for thousands of years.

We are in a race against time to preserve this library before it is gone. Though efforts have been made to preserve the art in place, nothing can reliably stop the destruction of the art by rushing water, animal activity, vandalism and environmental changes. We can, however, document these sites to such a degree that they can be studied forever and even recreated once lost.

Dr. Boyd and the Shumla crew are to be congratulated for illuminating the future of scientifically driven rock art research.

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Shumla has been actively documenting rock art sites since our founding in 1998. Over the years, we have continually enhanced our methods, applying technologies and processes that greatly increase our speed and efficiency, as well as the depth and quality of the data we collect. In 2012, Shumla launched our Border Canyonlands Archaeological Project (BCAP), our flagship preservation and research project. Through this five-year effort we fully recorded some of the most complex and most endangered mural sites in the region. It has also been in the last five years that we’ve made the most important technological advances in our documentation method, setting the stage for our next phase in the fight to preserve the oldest “books” in North America. In response to the worsening flooding and in recognition of the hundreds of sites yet to be documented, Shumla launched a new initiative in 2017 – The Alexandria Project. The Alexandria Project concluded in December 2020 with the successful Level 1 digital documentation of 234 sites across the region! It was a highly ambitious undertaking that resulted in over 25TB of image and informational data.

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In 2021 we are as busy as ever. We are engaged in the preparation and curation of the enormous library of information we collected through the four-year Alexandria Project. It is vitally important that the Alexandria Project Archive be made accessible to researchers and educators right away and for years to come. This archive will be the basis for remarkable discoveries that change our understanding of ancient North America.

We are also expanding our rock art radiocarbon dating and archaeological investigations in the region. In fact, we’ve received funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities and well as the National Science Foundation to support our endeavors. We are also, As always, focused on our internship and educational programming.

Stay tuned and keep an eye on our eNewsletters. We’re always happy to share the incredible work we are doing to preserve the oldest “books” in North America through documentation, research, stewardship and education.

The Panther Cave Pictograph 3D Modeling Project is a great example of the collaborative work Shumla conducts as part of our ongoing conservation and education efforts in the Lower Pecos River basin. Panther Cave, named after the giant panther at the far end of the site, contains Pecos River and Red Linear style pictographic imagery dating back approximately 4,000 years. The site, situated in Seminole Canyon State Park, is endangered by periodic flooding and is accessible only by boat. The 3D model was part of a documentation project with our partners to digitally preserve the site for future generations.

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NAICS Code 333120 - Construction Machinery Manufacturing

NAICS Code 333120 Description

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing construction machinery, surface mining machinery, and logging equipment.

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NAICS Code 333120 - Construction Machinery Manufacturing is a final level code of the “Manufacturing” Sector. There are 1,748 companies verified as active in this industry in the USA with an estimated employment of 62,241 people.

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  • Aggregate spreaders manufacturing
  • Asphalt roofing construction machinery manufacturing
  • Augers (except mining-type) manufacturing
  • Backhoes manufacturing
  • Bits, rock drill, construction and surface mining-type, manufacturing
  • Blades for graders, scrapers, bulldozers, and snowplows manufacturing
  • Bucket and scarifier teeth manufacturing
  • Buckets, excavating (e.g., clamshell, concrete, drag scraper, dragline, shovel), manufacturing
  • Bulldozers manufacturing
  • Cabs for construction machinery manufacturing
  • Chippers, portable, commercial (e.g., brush, limb, log), manufacturing
  • Concrete finishing machinery manufacturing
  • Concrete gunning equipment manufacturing
  • Concrete mixing machinery, portable, manufacturing
  • Construction machinery manufacturing
  • Construction-type tractors and attachments manufacturing
  • Cranes, construction-type, manufacturing
  • Crushing machinery, portable, manufacturing
  • Crushing, pulverizing, and screening machinery, portable, manufacturing
  • Ditchers and trenchers, self-propelled, manufacturing
  • Draglines, crawler, manufacturing
  • Drags, road construction and road maintenance equipment, manufacturing
  • Dredging machinery manufacturing
  • Excavators (e.g., power shovels) manufacturing
  • Extractors, piling, manufacturing
  • Grader attachments manufacturing
  • Graders, road, manufacturing
  • Hammer mill machinery (i.e., rock and ore crushing machines), portable, manufacturing
  • Highway line marking machinery manufacturing
  • Jack hammers manufacturing
  • Land preparation machinery, construction, manufacturing
  • Loaders, shovel, manufacturing
  • Log debarking machinery, portable, manufacturing
  • Log splitters, portable, manufacturing
  • Mixers, concrete, portable, manufacturing
  • Mortar mixers, portable, manufacturing
  • Off-highway trucks manufacturing
  • Paving machinery manufacturing
  • Pile-driving equipment manufacturing
  • Planers, bituminous, manufacturing
  • Plows, construction (e.g., excavating, grading), manufacturing
  • Post hole diggers, powered, manufacturing
  • Rock crushing machinery, portable, manufacturing
  • Rock drills, construction and surface mining-type, manufacturing
  • Rollers, road construction and maintenance machinery, manufacturing
  • Sand mixers manufacturing
  • Scarifiers, road, manufacturing
  • Scrapers, construction-type, manufacturing
  • Screening machinery, portable, manufacturing
  • Shovel loaders manufacturing
  • Shovels, power, manufacturing
  • Slag mixers, portable, manufacturing
  • Snow plow attachments (except lawn, garden-type) manufacturing
  • Surface mining machinery (except drilling) manufacturing
  • Tampers, powered, manufacturing
  • Tractors and attachments, construction-type, manufacturing
  • Tractors, crawler, manufacturing
  • Trenching machines manufacturing
  • Trucks, off-highway, manufacturing
  • Vibrators, concrete, manufacturing

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Japan $4,711,709,772
Mexico $2,790,138,773
Canada $2,216,315,823
Germany $2,201,097,894
China $1,933,774,230

Top Countries by U.S. Exports

Canada $6,979,833,239
Australia $1,292,500,138
Mexico $1,166,561,093
Chile $501,309,728
Belgium $391,453,903

Countries With Highest Trade Surplus

Canada $4,763,517,416
Australia $1,257,454,964
Chile $490,289,269
South Africa $329,308,088
Belgium $327,593,924

Countries With Highest Trade Deficit

Japan -$4,536,612,508
Germany -$1,877,859,084
China -$1,671,550,307
Mexico -$1,623,577,680
United Kingdom -$1,143,428,318

U.S. Total Import value for NAICS Code 333120 is $21,769,333,186. Japan, Mexico, and Canada accounted for the top imports of Construction Machinery in 2018.

U.S. Total Export value for this industry is $15,427,135,692. Canada, Australia, and Mexico accounted for the top exports of Construction Machinery in 2018.

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    There are 1,748 verified business locations operating primarily in this industry.

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    In 2017 the total revenue for Construction Machinery Manufacturing was $32,088,964,000

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    In 2017 the annual payroll for Construction Machinery Manufacturing was $3,499,018,000

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Why Curacao Needs to Be on Your Caribbean Radar

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When it comes to vacationing where the gorgeous beaches you only see on television become a reality, the Caribbean is one of the world’s premier destinations. Because there are so many beautiful options to explore, the Caribbean is popular with families.

Often when people think about visiting the Caribbean, they visit Jamaica, the Bahamas, Saint Martin, or Antigua. These are beautiful countries and territories that have so much going for them, but they are not the only choices. One island that tends to get overlooked by many is Curacao.

5 Reasons To Consider Curacao:

Curacao is a dreamy island located just east of Aruba and off the coast of Venezuela. This small island has so much to offer, so here are five reasons why Curacao needs to be on anyone’s list if they’re considering a trip to the Caribbean.

Most people traveling to the Caribbean desire a beautiful beach with a blue ocean and lots of sunshine. There are 35 different beaches to visit while in Curacao. It only takes ninety minutes to drive the length of the island so you can see Curacao is a beach lover’s paradise!  Every beach has a personality all its own, and there is at least one that will suit you and your family.

Sticking to a budget is essential to every family, and Curacao can help travelers stay within their budget. Curacao is considered one of the most affordable of the Caribbean islands to visit. Curacao, located outside the hurricane belt, is safer than some islands and a visit there also helps avoid taking kids out of school to miss hurricane season.

Curacao has a happening nightlife scene for those looking to fill their days and nights with excitement. Live music is a big part of the culture here, and you can experience it all, from jazz to soca.

If you are looking to enjoy a more sophisticated type of fun, there is plenty of art across the island to enjoy. From museums and galleries to stunning murals across the cities, there is something to see virtually everywhere.  A visit to Curacao makes for a great educational experience for students as well.

The island of Curacao is a multicultural place that has a varied history. Residents of Curacao carry a Dutch passport. However, from the native Arawak people to the Spanish, Portuguese, and Jewish peoples, there have been various influences on this island. The proximity to South America also adds to its diversity. This melting pot would be a wonderful place to introduce your children to other cultures.

Curacao is a place that every traveler needs to consider. It is a beautiful island with as much to offer families as any of the other more popular island destinations. Maybe the fact that this island flies under the radar of many Caribbean travelers is another reason to travel there. A trip to Curacao means less crowded beaches and more great experiences! If you are interested in planning a vacation to Curacao or anywhere else, give us a call or fill out our interest form, and one of our travel planners will be in touch!

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Jo Anne Simon for Brooklyn Borough President 2021

Jo Anne has made her home in Brooklyn for over 40 years, and she has a well-earned a reputation as an effective community leader. Jo Anne has worked with all Brooklyn’s diverse communities to change the way decisions are made and make the system respond to people’s needs. She has fought to increase environmental justice, create affordable housing, promote street safety and provide better access to education. At the same time, she has worked to bring fiscal responsibility to the public agenda, so your tax dollars are actually working on your behalf.

The first in her family to attend college, Jo Anne graduated Iona College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Sciences, earned a Master’s Degree in Education of the Deaf from Gallaudet University, and then earned her law degree at Fordham University School of Law – all while working full-time. After stints as a judicial law secretary and teaching in Hofstra University School of Law’s clinical program, she established a disability civil rights law firm in Downtown Brooklyn. Jo Anne is a nationally recognized expert in her field and her work was recently featured in the New York and National Law Journals. Jo Anne is also an adjunct Assistant Professor of Law at Fordham.

Jo Anne has represented Brooklyn’s 52nd District in the NY State Assembly since 2014. She has passed major legislation on campaign finance reform, gun violence prevention, gender equity, and education. She has championed free school meals for all children and ensured that no kids are shamed because their families don’t have enough money to pay for school meals. Jo Anne helped secure equal pay for equal work, paid family leave, and sexual harassment protections. She chairs the Assembly Committee on Ethics and Guidance and co-chairs the Legislative Ethics Commission.


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Jian Li is currently an assistant professor at the Institute for Interdisciplinary Information Sciences (IIIS, previously ITCS) at Tsinghua University, headed by Prof. Andrew Yao. He received his BSc from Sun Yat-Sen (Zhongshan) University in China, his MSc in computer science from Fudan University in China (advisors: Hong Zhu, Rudolf Fleischer), and PhD from the University of Maryland (advisors: Amol Desphande and Samir Khuller). His major research interests lie in the broad area of theoretical computer science, in particular algorithm design and analysis, and the algorithmic and theoretical aspects of databases, machine learning and networking. He has co-authored several research papers that have been published in major computer science conferences and journals. He received the best paper awards at VLDB 2009 and ESA 2010. He is also a recipient of the 221 Basic Research Plan for Young Faculty award at Tsinghua University and the New Century Excellent Talents Award from the Ministry of Education of China.

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Dependent rounding, originating from the "pipage rounding" work of Ageev and Sviridenko, is now a fundamental algorithmic approach in combinatorial optimization. We survey this area, with an emphasis on the types of correlation inequalities that are achievable/desirable, and applications thereof. Topics covered include connections with matroids, matroid intersection, and scheduling, as well as how to handle situations where some amount of positive correlation is inevitable: the last part is recent joint work with David Harris, Thomas Pensyl, and Khoa Trinh, and arises in facility-location problems.

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Kiran’s Spice Kits

Environmentally friendly packaging design for a range of home cooking kits.

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Simpkin Burley designed a new identity and packaging design for Kiran’s Spice Kits. We created a new logo targeted at high-end customers. At the same time we positioned Kiran’s as a friendly brand that is easy to recognise on the shelf. The design uses a heart motif as an apostrophe to represent a promise of care for both customer and the environment. We then used the heart as an aperture to showcase the product on the retail packaging.

All materials are sourced from sustainable materials. This includes the ‘plastic’ bag that contains the product, which is made from wood pulp. The packaging is 100% biodegradable and recyclable.

Kiran’s Spice Kits are now stocked in high-end delicatessens. Retail sales have increased since the launch of the new brand and packaging design.

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Sunday data/statistics link roundup (3/18)

  1. A really interesting proposal by Rafa (in Spanish - we’ll get on him to write a translation) for the University of Puerto Rico. The post concerns changing the focus from simply teaching to creating knowledge and the potential benefits to both the university and to Puerto Rico. It also has a really nice summary of the benefits that the university system in the United States has produced. Definitely worth a read. The comments are also interesting, it looks like Rafa’s post is pretty controversial…
  2. An interesting article suggesting that the Challenger Space Shuttle disaster was at least in part due to bad data visualization. Via @DatainColour
  3. The Snyderome is getting a lot of attention in genomics circles. He used as many new technologies as he could to measure a huge amount of molecular information about his body over time. I am really on board with the excitement about measurement technologies, but this poses a huge challenge for statistics and and statistical literacy. If this kind of thing becomes commonplace, the potential for false positives and ghost diagnoses is huge without a really good framework for uncertainty. Via Peter S.
  4. More news about the Nike API. Now that is how to unveil some data!
  5. Add the Nike API to the list of potential statistics projects for students.


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Gorging ourselves on “free” health care: Harvard’s dilemma

Rafael Irizarry

_Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Laura Hatfield. Laura is an Assistant Professor of Health Care Policy at Harvard Medical School, with a specialty in Biostatistics. Her work focuses on understanding trade-offs and relationships among health outcomes. Dr. Hatfield received her BS in genetics from Iowa State University and her PhD in biostatistics from the University of Minnesota. She tweets [@bioannie](https://twitter.com/bioannie)_

I didn’t imagine when I joined Harvard’s Department of Health Care Policy that the New York Times would be writing about my benefits package. Then a vocal and aggrieved group of faculty rebelled against health benefits changes for 2015, and commentators responded by gleefully skewering entitled-sounding Harvard professors. But I’m a statistician, so I want to talk data.

Health care spending is tremendously right-skewed. The figure below shows the annual spending distribution among people with any spending (~80% of the total population) in two data sources on people covered by employer-sponsored insurance, such as the Harvard faculty. Notice that the y axis is on the log scale. More than half of people spend $1000 or less, but a few very unfortunate folks top out near half a million.

Source: Measuring health care costs of individuals with employer-sponsored health insurance in the US: A comparison of survey and claims data. A. Aizcorbe, E. Liebman, S. Pack, D.M. Cutler, M.E. Chernew, A.B. Rosen. BEA working paper. WP2010-06. June 2010.

If instead of contributing to my premiums, Harvard instead gave me the $1000/month premium contribution in the form of wages, I would be on the hook for my own health care expenses. If I stay healthy, I pocket the money, minus income taxes. If I get sick, I have the extra money available to cover the expenses…provided I’m not one of the unlucky 10% of people spending more than $12,000/year. In that case, the additional wages would be insufficient to cover my health care expenses. This “every woman for herself” system lacks the key benefit of insurance: risk pooling. The sickest among us would be bankrupted by health costs. Another good reason for an employer to give me benefits is that I do not pay taxes on this part of my compensation (more on that later).

At the opposite end of the spectrum is the Harvard faculty health insurance plan. Last year, the university paid ~$1030/month toward my premium and I put in ~$425 (tax-free). In exchange for this ~$17,000 of premiums, my family got first-dollar insurance coverage with very low co-pays. Faculty contributions to our collective expenses health care were distributed fairly evenly among all of us, with only minimal cost sharing to reflect how much care each person consumed. The sickest among us were in no financial peril. My family didn’t use much care and thus didn’t get our (or Harvard’s) money’s worth for all that coverage, but I’m ok with it. I still prefer risk pooling.

Here’s the problem: moral hazard. It’s a word I learned when I started hanging out with health economists. It describes the tendency of people to over-consume goods that feel free, such as health care paid through premiums or desserts at an all-you-can-eat buffet. Just look at this array—how much cake do *you* want to eat for $9.99?

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One way to mitigate moral hazard is to expose people to more of their cost of care at the point of service instead of through premiums. You might think twice about that fifth tiny cake if you were paying per morsel. This is what the new Harvard faculty plans do: our premiums actually go down, but now we face a modest deductible, $250 per person or $750 max for a family. This is meant to encourage faculty to use their health care more efficiently, but it still affords good protection against catastrophic costs. The out-of-pocket max remains low at $1500 per individual or $4500 per family, with recent announcements to further protect individuals who pay more than 3% of salary in out-of-pocket health costs through a reimbursement program.

The allocation of individuals’ contributions between premiums and point-of-service costs is partly a question of how we cross-subsidize each other. If Harvard’s total contribution remains the same and health care costs do not grow faster than wages (ha!), then increased cost sharing decreases the amount by which people who use less care subsidize those who use more. How you feel about the “right” level of cost sharing may depend on whether you’re paying or receiving a subsidy from your fellow employees. And maybe your political leanings.

What about the argument that it is better for an employer to “pay” workers by health insurance premium contributions rather than wages because of the tax benefits? While we might prefer to get our compensation in the form of tax-free health benefits vs taxed wages, the university, like all employers, is looking ahead to the Cadillac tax provision of the ACA. So they have to do some re-balancing of our overall compensation. If Harvard reduces its health insurance contributions to avoid the tax, we might reasonably expect to make up that difference in higher wages. The empirical evidence is complicated and suggests that employers may not immediately return savings on health benefits dollar-for-dollar in the form of wages.

As far as I can tell, Harvard is contributing roughly the same amount as last year toward my health benefits, but exact numbers are difficult to find. I switched plan types, so I can’t find and directly compare Harvard’s contributions in the same plan type this year and last. Peter Ubel argues that if the faculty *had* seen these figures, we might not have revolted. The actuarial value of our plans remains very high (91%, just a bit better than the expensive Platinum plans on the exchanges) and Harvard’s spending on health care has grown from 8% to 12% of the university’s budget over the past few years. Would these data have been sufficient to quell the insurrection? Good question.


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Data science done well looks easy - and that is a big problem for data scientists

Jeff Leek

Data science has a ton of different definitions. For the purposes of this post I’m going to use the definition of data science we used when creating our Data Science program online. Data science is:

Data science is the process of formulating a quantitative question that can be answered with data, collecting and cleaning the data, analyzing the data, and communicating the answer to the question to a relevant audience.

In general the data science process is iterative and the different components blend together a little bit. But for simplicity lets discretize the tasks into the following 7 steps:

  1. Define the question of interest
  2. Get the data
  3. Clean the data
  4. Explore the data
  5. Fit statistical models
  6. Communicate the results
  7. Make your analysis reproducible

A good data science project answers a real scientific or business analytics question. In almost all of these experiments the vast majority of the analyst’s time is spent on getting and cleaning the data (steps 2-3) and communication and reproducibility (6-7). In most cases, if the data scientist has done her job right the statistical models don’t need to be incredibly complicated to identify the important relationships the project is trying to find. In fact, if a complicated statistical model seems necessary, it often means that you don’t have the right data to answer the question you really want to answer. One option is to spend a huge amount of time trying to tune a statistical model to try to answer the question but serious data scientist’s usually instead try to go back and get the right data.

The result of this process is that most well executed and successful data science projects don’t (a) use super complicated tools or (b) fit super complicated statistical models. The characteristics of the most successful data science projects I’ve evaluated or been a part of are: (a) a laser focus on solving the scientific problem, (b) careful and thoughtful consideration of whether the data is the right data and whether there are any lurking confounders or biases and (c) relatively simple statistical models applied and interpreted skeptically.

It turns out doing those three things is actually surprisingly hard and very, very time consuming. It is my experience that data science projects take a solid 2-3 times as long to complete as a project in theoretical statistics. The reason is that inevitably the data are a mess and you have to clean them up, then you find out the data aren’t quite what you wanted to answer the question, so you go find a new data set and clean it up, etc. After a ton of work like that, you have a nice set of data to which you fit simple statistical models and then it looks super easy to someone who either doesn’t know about the data collection and cleaning process or doesn’t care.

This poses a major public relations problem for serious data scientists. When you show someone a good data science project they almost invariably think “oh that is easy” or “that is just a trivial statistical/machine learning model” and don’t see all of the work that goes into solving the real problems in data science. A concrete example of this is in academic statistics. It is customary for people to show theorems in their talks and maybe even some of the proof. This gives people working on theoretical projects an opportunity to “show their stuff” and demonstrate how good they are. The equivalent for a data scientist would be showing how they found and cleaned multiple data sets, merged them together, checked for biases, and arrived at a simplified data set. Showing the “proof” would be equivalent to showing how they matched IDs. These things often don’t look nearly as impressive in talks, particularly if the audience doesn’t have experience with how incredibly delicate real data analysis is. I imagine versions of this problem play out in industry as well (candidate X did a good analysis but it wasn’t anything special, candidate Y used Hadoop to do BIG DATA!).

The really tricky twist is that bad data science looks easy too. You can scrape a data set off the web and slap a machine learning algorithm on it no problem. So how do you judge whether a data science project is really “hard” and whether the data scientist is an expert? Just like with anything, there is no easy shortcut to evaluating data science projects. You have to ask questions about the details of how the data were collected, what kind of biases might exist, why they picked one data set over another, etc.  In the meantime, don’t be fooled by what looks like simple data science - it can often be pretty effective.

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Last week I spent way too much time editing and uploading this video of me discussing the 20 books I’ve read so far in 2015 (I’m having a hard time mastering YouTube lol I h8 technology).

Because it’s fifteen minutes long, I don’t expect many people to take the time to watch it, which is why I linked all of my reviews in the description of the video. But, just in case, I thought I would link the video on my blog as well.

PS. Let me know your favorite books from the year/of all time because all I’m asking for for Christmas this year are books and I’m running out of names to give my family members.

PPS. Is it bad that the majority of my family (myself included) hasn’t started our Christmas shopping yet?

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April 2021

How to Write an Amazing Wedding Speech in 6 Steps

Writing your wedding speech can be a daunting task. We have some wedding speech examples and tips to help you bring the house down!

Your wedding is the perfect opportunity to tell your loved ones just how much you love and appreciate them, especially as they’ve gathered to celebrate your newest milestone and shower you with their blessings. While your heart may be full of emotion and gratitude on your wedding day, it can be difficult to convey them eloquently on the fly, especially if you’re a little drunk and a lot nervous! Take some time to write your wedding speech beforehand, and practise delivering it too.

You can choose to give your wedding speech together as a couple, or thank the people in your lives individually; just be sure to figure out beforehand who’s saying what and who’s going first, so you don’t end up being repetitive.

In your wedding speech, you’ll want to thank and appreciate the most important people in your life, such as your parents, siblings, bridal party, and close friends, and also thank them for their help with the wedding. You should also thank your guests for taking the time to celebrate with you. You can share a sweet anecdote or two about your journey as a couple, and finally, end with a thank you and a toast to your new spouse.

Janice and Gerald’s Magical Harry Potter Wedding at Orchidville by Click! Photography

Wedding speech examples

It can be daunting to write a wedding speech—not to mention delivering it! We break it down into manageable parts for you and offer some examples of how you might thank the people in your life.

1. Start your wedding speech with a welcome for your guests

“Good evening. Thank you for joining Jasmine and I on our very special day. Tonight, we’re very happy and honoured to have you all with us. Seeing you all here together means the world to us both.”

2. Thank your parents and your in-laws

“To Mum and Dad, thank you for your love and unconditional support my whole life. Thank you for making sure we never lacked anything growing up, including wise advice on our studies, careers, and relationships. You’ve taught me so much, and given me the freedom to grow into my own person. You’re the best parents anyone could ever have, and I love you both deeply. Your marriage is an inspiration, and you’ve shown me how marriage is about understanding, patience, love, and forgiveness. I hope that what David and I build will be just as special as your marriage.”

“To my new Ma and Pa, thank you for welcoming me into your family with such open arms. Thank you for all of the wonderful dinners you’ve invited me to, and for your patience when teaching David and me some of your delicious recipes. We also truly appreciate all of your help with the wedding. The tea ceremony you organised was so beautiful. And thank you for raising such a fine son. David’s respect for family, his hard work, his strong character—they are a credit to you. I am blessed to have him as my new husband.”

3. Shout out to your siblings

“To my big brother and partner in crime, thank you for always taking the heat when we get into trouble with Mum and Dad, for cracking me up with a lame joke even when I beg you not to tell it, and for helping me with all my un-IT-savvy questions. And of course, thank you for introducing me to David. I might still be on the shelf if it weren’t for you.”

“To my little sister, my built-in best friend, and my maid of honour, I love you. Thank you for being my support system and my listening ear. Thank you for all the frank fashion advice, and for always being my plus one to workshops and craft sessions when I ask. Thank you for all of your help planning this wedding and for staying up so many nights working on DIY projects with me; I couldn’t have done this without you!”

Yiguan and Zaini’s Beautiful Mixed-Culture Wedding at The Villa Botanic Gardens by We Made These Photography

4. Thank your bridesmaids and groomsmen, and everyone who helped you out

“To my groomsmen, thank you for standing by my side today and braving unnameable food and undignified challenges with me this morning. I also thank you in advance for all of the alcohol you’re going to drink in my stead later.”

“To my bridesmaids, you are my oldest and dearest friends, and I’m so honoured to have you in my bridal party. Thank you for your love and support over the years, and for all of your help during the wedding. Thank you for being here for me once again on this special day. I love you all.”

“To all of our wonderful friends who helped us emcee, usher, coordinate, and decorate, thank you so much!”

5. Finally, share a little about your journey and thank your new spouse.

“Last but definitely not least, I’d like to thank my new wife. Jasmine, the day I met you, I knew my life was going to change forever, and today, you’ve made me the happiest man on earth. You are the smartest, most beautiful, and most caring woman I know. I’m so lucky you agreed to be my wife, even though you’ve seen me do the moonwalk. I can’t wait to go on new adventures with you, and I know that together, we can brave anything.”

6. End with a thank you for all of your guests

“Thank you, everyone, for joining us as we celebrate our new chapter. We hope you enjoy the rest of your evening!”

Jane and Rob’s Intimate COVID-19 Wedding at The White Rabbit by Hong Ray Photography

Wedding speech tips

Take note of these few extra pointers when preparing your wedding speech, and you’ll be ready to slay your audience!

1. Write it down

Unless you’re a Toastmaster with a lot of confidence and experience at public speaking, don’t try to wing your wedding speech! Start writing your wedding speech at least a few weeks before your celebration to give yourself time to polish it.

2. Avoid inside jokes

Try to keep inside jokes to a minimum as a consideration to your other wedding guests who aren’t privy to your punchline.

3. Keep it short and sweet

Time yourself giving your wedding speech and aim to keep it under five minutes, especially if there will be a number of other people giving speeches.

4. Don’t overshare

Grandma going to be at your wedding? You might want to leave out your pregnancy scare story. If your boss and colleagues will be there, you might want to edit thanking your bridesmaids for listening to your work rants.

Ivy and Julius’s Epic Mountaintop Pre-Wedding Shoot on Trolltunga, Norway by Juanmoley Fotologue

5. Coordinate

If you’re each giving separate wedding speeches, remember to sit down and share your speech content so you don’t have too much overlap, or have very different tones with someone being very formal while the other cracks a lot of jokes. Plan your time too, and try to have both speeches roughly equal in length.

6. Practice makes perfect

Finally, practise, practise, practise! Once you’ve edited and polished your wedding speech, it’s time to stand in front of a mirror and practise delivering it. Get comfortable with the flow of phrases, and get familiar with which section comes next. With lots of practice, you’ll feel less nervous once you’re on stage.

7. Respond to other wedding speeches

While totally winging your wedding speech isn’t recommended, a little improvisation is great and adds a candid touch to your speech. For example, if your speech is after your best man, feel free to defend yourself in the story he just maligned you with. Or, you can thank your dad or your bridesmaids for their sweet words.

We hope these wedding speech examples and tips help you write a killer speech!

Credits: Feature image from Yeon Hee and Pei Qian’s Elegant Destination Wedding at Andaz Singapore by John15 Photography

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text: I think there is a problem in my "dependency graph". As an example, [here](http://poivron.org/~nil/misc/ikiwiki_buggy_index) is the index ikiwiki generated for [my site](http://poivron.org/~nil/misc/ikiwiki_buggy_index) (note that the site changed since this index was generated). Some **HUGE** dependencies appear, clearly non optimal, like depends = A｜ B | A | C | A | D | A | E | A | F | A | G | .... or depends= A | B | C | D | A | B | C | D | A | B | C | D | .... Couldn't isolate the cause, but some sources for this problem may be: * related to the img module * easily observable in my sire because one of my pages includes 80 resized images Other special things in my templates and site: * a sidebar with \[[!include pages="notes/\*" template=foo]] while notes.mdwn has a \[[!include pages="notes/*"]] and uses the sidebar; removed it, doesn't change * a template (biblio.tmpl) calling the "img" plugin with a template parameter as the image filename; removed it, doesn't change * some strange games with tags whose page calls a "map" directive to show other tags shile tags are also used in tagclouds (in the sidebar and in the main pages) * ... I observed these problems (same *kind*, I didn't check in details) on * ikiwiki 2.00gpa1 + v5.8.4 + Debian 3.1 * ikiwiki 2.3 + v5.8.8 + Ubuntu 7.04 I can think about reducung the size of my wiki source and making it available online for analysis. -- NicolasLimare > As long as these dependencies don't grow over time (ie, when a page is > edited and nothing changed that should add a dependency), I wouldn't > worry about them. There are many things that can cause non-optimal > dependencies to be recorded. For one thing, if you inline something, ikiwiki > creates a dependency like: > > (PageSpec) or (file1 or file2 or file3 ...) > > Where fileN are all the files that the PageSpec currently matches. (This > is ncessary to detect when a currently inlined file is deleted, and know > the inlining page needs an update.) Now consider what it does if you have > a single page with two inline statements, that inline the same set of > stuff twice: > > ((PageSpec) or (file1 or file2 or file3 ...) or (PageSpec) or (file1 or file2 or file3 ...) > > Clearly non-optimal, indeed. > > Ikiwiki doesn't bother to simplify complex PageSpecs > because it's difficult to do, and because all they use is some disk > space. Consider what ikiwiki uses these dependencies for. > All it wants to know is: does the PageSpec for this page it's considering > rebuilding match any of the pages that have changed? Determining this is > a simple operation -- the PageSpec is converted to perl code. The perl > code is run. > > So the total impact of an ugly dependency like this is: > > 1. Some extra data read/written to disk. > 2. Some extra space in memory. > 3. A bit more data for the PageSpec translation code to handle. But that > code is quite fast. > 4. Typically one extra function call when the generated perl code is run. > Ie, when the expression on the left-hand side fails, which typically > happens after one (inexpensive) function call, it has to check > the identical expression on the right hand side. > > So this is at best a wishlist todo item, not a bug. A PageSpec simplifier > (or improved `pagespec_merge()` function) could be written and improve > ikiwiki's memory and disk usage, but would it actually speed it up any? > We'd have to see the code to the simplifier to know. > > --[[Joey]] [[!template id=gitbranch branch=smcv/ready/optimize-depends author="[[smcv]]"]] >> I've been looking at optimizing ikiwiki for a site using >> [[plugins/contrib/album]] (which produces a lot of pages) and it seems >> that checking which pages depend on which pages does take a significant >> amount of time. The optimize-depends branch in my git repository >> avoids using `pagespec_merge()` for this (indeed it's no longer used >> at all), and instead represents dependencies as a list of pagespecs >> rather than a single pagespec. This does turn out to be faster, although >> not as much as I'd like. --[[smcv]] >>> I just wanted to note that there is a whole long discussion of dependencies and pagespecs on the [[todo/tracking_bugs_with_dependencies]] page. -- [[Will]] >>>> Yeah, I had a look at that (as the only other mention of `pagespec_merge`). >>>> I think I might have solved some of the problems mentioned there, >>>> actually - `pagespec_merge` no longer needs to exist in my branch (although >>>> I haven't actually deleted it), because the "or" operation is now done in >>>> the Perl code, rather than by merging pagespecs and translating. --[[smcv]] [[!template id=gitbranch branch=smcv/ready/remove-pagespec-merge author="[[smcv]]"]] >>>>> I've now added a patch to the end of that branch that deletes >>>>> `pagespec_merge` almost entirely (we do need to keep a copy around, in >>>>> ikiwiki-transition, but that copy doesn't have to be optimal or support >>>>> future features like [[tracking_bugs_with_dependencies]]). --[[smcv]] [[!tag wishlist patch patch/core]]


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Tinder Consumers Can Now Share Their Favorite Music With This Brand-new Spotify Profile Feature

Tinder Consumers Can Now Share Their Favorite Music With This Brand-new Spotify Profile Feature

Although many folks (maybe rightfully) believe that Tinder means appears regarding the initial impression, there are plenty of items a possible match can purchase on simply by fast looking at a person’s member profile — besides whether this individual appears to be they may be her next big date. This may involve getting a profile pic that also discloses anything about one, for example which they enjoy go or are actually into workout, plus a creative “about me” point that shows switched off who they are as person.

However, today, Tinder are which makes it easier for suits to touch base determined his or her preferences in audio with a brand new shape feature which from Spotify.

Tinder revealed the newest Spotify function in a blog site document on Tuesday that will make discovering a night out together a more physical feel. This is because visitors can hook up dependent on the company’s discussed love for a specific specialist or style. Who is familiar with, they might simply strike it all any time encounter awake from the concert both individuals comprise considering studying at.

Tinder now let customers escort in Austin to provide musical on their profile by back linking with Spotify in just a touch. Curiously plenty of, this particular aspect is effective set up Tinder individual features a Spotify membership.

Consumers might be asked to select their own “Anthem,” that you song that say their facts, and is getting shown right on their visibility. They certainly do hence by looking around through Spotify website to acquire the company’s finest monitor and tapping “check.”

The Anthem will then end up being showed alongside that owner’s profile about me section under their article.

Anyone ought to choose a track that is definitely essentially the soundtrack inside living at the moment, or that a person single they’ve on repeat. They may transform their tune at any time, so that they need not worry about learning that one-track that describes their particular whole life. All things considered, the same as our very own taste through the sort of customers we evening at times adjustments, the same is true all of our tastes in audio.

Owners who do get connected to his or her Spotify profile by visiting the page alternatives segment into the dating app may also be capable select their most favorite artists to be shared on their own page. These arise inside brand new “My leading Spotify performers” part within the about me point. That should promote further insight into someone’s sounds inclinations to make certain that individuals can swipe through kinds predicated on whether or not they happen to be into the same types.

This feature brings people to see the performers they’ve in accordance with other individuals, providing still another path to find a potential fit predicated on this usual interest.

The latest Spotify tunes attribute for Tinder kinds set out coming to individuals on Tuesday.

Tinder rolls out photo check in order to restrain catfishing on its system

Tinder has introduced this services allowing members to self-authenticate through a number of real-time posed selfies.

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Tinder was running outside an image check solution on the system. The Location-based matchmaking program significant explained this will assist assure every match is definitely that it is said they’re. The feature enables members to self-authenticate through several real-time posed selfies, that happen to be in contrast with active page pictures using human-assisted AI tech. In addition study – Tinder, OkCupid, different droid programs communicate user information with a large number of enterprises

“Every night, scores of all of our users trust north america introducing these to new-people, and in addition we concentrate on creating revolutionary safety features running on best-in-class technology that meet the needs of today’s daters,” believed Elie Seidman, President of Tinder said in a statement on wednesday. Like social media programs, the proven profiles will show a blue checkmark so members can believe her authenticity. Also study – myspace try to let Tinder bring particular entry to owner data: state

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Tinder in addition established that ability happens to be being evaluated in locate industries. This service membership plans to survive readily available extensively throughout 2020. Moreover, Tinder has additionally established a collaboration with safety app Noonlight present US-based users no-cost the means to access the app. The on-demand integration will allow users to express details about future goes via Noonlight’s schedule function. Also see – Tinder Lite is arriving soon to aspects with limited connections

This tends to feature who they really are encounter, exactly where and when, with the ability to effortlessly and subtly result in crisis solutions when they sense worried or even in need of solutions through the Noonlight software. Tinder features multiple additional features to restrain cat reef fishing on the system. With all the brand new attribute, it’s getting one step farther along to make sure that owners the platform tends to be legit. They had recently introduced a new women-exclusive ability labeled as ‘My Move’. Additionally, it wants to build gender choice in Republic of india simply because it makes to dare Bumble.

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If you wish to lure users in rising industries, Tinder has already launched intentions to propose lite model. This ought to enable the in order to draw in customers in stores just where info speed commonly rapid plenty of. The working platform will quickly have got to contend with another juggernaut through the segment. Fb, the most significant social websites platform, is placed to grow Facebook Dating to a lot more marketplaces.

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11.00  Us, Here and Now (But Not Only Us, Not Only Here and Not Only Now): Or, Scaling Affiliations of Co-Production

Co-production has a very specific political genealogy. Gaining ground in the mid-2000s the term “co-production” was used to explore how the state and its agencies might develop different kinds of relationships with its publics, often with a focus on how a public service—health, social care or welfare—might no longer be generic but personalized, distributing both agency, rights, and responsibility.

As such, co-production represents a moment when the left-of-centre was seeking to retain the logics and achievements of a redistributive state and public sector professionalism without its vertical political and epistemic logics of management of people “as population.” Or to put it at the same point in the other direction, the left-of-centre was seeking to learn from the relational politics of horizontal and social networks while also seeking to retain the idea of transparency and accountabilities beyond the interpersonal.

Museums and heritage offer particular challenges for co-production because in addition to ideas of public transparency and accountability, the logic of heritage creates affiliations which exceed the here and now, “for everyone, for ever.” These scaled up ambitions have certainly been noted as key conceptual barriers to serious and sustained participatory practice in the sector (Heritage Decisions 2015), yet the real political challenge articulated so effectively by the co-production moment is how to calibrate the different achievements of publicness and the relational.

This paper will draw out the specific political conceptualizations offered by the “co-production” moment in health and social care through returning to key policy publications and debates that unfolded (via Compass and Renewal) and use the both-and thinking to illuminate possibilities for museum and heritage practice at the intersection of publicness and participation; vertical and horizontal structuring; institution and network.

I will do this through recognizing the mirroring of this political debate in the production of knowledge by playing with epistemic scaling and moving between descriptive accounts of moments from my work, seeking to do participative heritage. and the perspectival shift to critical abstractions. Through this, I am interested in the political practice of building meaningful, reciprocal collaborative relationships which take very seriously the forms of knowing that can be shared only through the interpersonal and of openly drawing in the ways of knowing generated by forms of abstraction and aggregation. In this I seek to enliven and give form to Bruno Latour’s evocation of critical proximity or, I might suggest, proximity critically.

What a return to the co-production moment in 2000s might offer is facing up to the political tensions inevitably generated by an institution that seeks to be for everyone and preserve for posterity, attempting participatory work with specific people. The tensions cannot be resolved but can be calibrated more or less productively. This happens, I will argue, through being together and through a commitment to the people who you are within the here and now, meanwhile knowing, feeling, and openly discussing that there is not only “us,” or only here, and/or only now.

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Shock-A-Lots: Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans

I usually hate energy candy. The taste is most always sub-par, the buzz is weak, and they are filled with empty calories.

I was somewhat intrigued by Shock Coffee’s Shock-A-Lots, because the candy is basically chocolate covered coffee beans, the same beans they use for the coffee which gave me a wicked buzz.

These things taste very good. In my experience, you will not do much better in the taste department in regards to energy candy. Shock-A-Lots’ chocolate coating is like an M&M and the center is a coffee bean, which gives the coffee flavor (obviously). If you enjoy coffee and M&M’s, you will like this hybrid. They do leave a bit of grit in your mouth, which I would assume is what happens when you chew a coffee bean. This might turn some off, but it didn’t bother me.

Shok-A-Lots Ingredients

A packet of Shock-A-Lots has 130 calories and 15 grams of sugar. The caffeine content of Shock-A-Lots is not listed on the packaging. It states the dreaded “equal to one cup of coffee” statement. Shock’s website offers no help. You can do your own guessing there, but I would estimate the likely caffeine content to be around 100mg.

I ate Shok-A-Lots first thing in the morning before a workout. I felt a slight lift, but nothing over the top in the energy department. I’d say I got about an hour and a half of energy with a pretty substantial crash at the end (there’s a lot of sugar in this product after all).

I liked Shock-A-Lots, but I think I would reach for a brewed cup of Shock Coffee over these if I had a choice. Shock-A-Lots would be a good snack if you are looking for something sweet with an energy boost, but they fall short of the effect that a good cup of Shock would give you.

This candy is not safe for children and is intended for adults only.

Reviewed by Jason Kleindorfer

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“…Two minutes of silence”

Suzette often posts quotes that I connect with, but certainly some more than others. This quote from Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (whom I hadn’t known of) really speaks to me.

In fact, I recently wrote a micropoem about the special silence of the night, which I have scheduled to be published on my Twitter account tomorrow.

It goes like this:

Envelopes night's stillness
Buzzes air stone pump
Empties mind of distractions
Come words in their correct
Order only
at night
the keyboard

Such lovely
Lovely silence ~aloneness

Hides moon behind cloud
Understands poetry

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“Creativity can only come from silence. If we maintain two minutes of silence every day, then we will see that a whole new dimension of life opens up.”

― Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

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Quirks are configuration options that let Wuffs more closely match other codec implementations.

Some codecs and file formats are more tightly specified than others. When a spec doesn‘t fully dictate how to treat malformed files, different codec implementations have disagreed on whether to accept it (e.g. whether they follow Postel’s Principle of “be liberal in what you accept”) and if so, how to interpret it. Some implementations also raise those decisions to the application level, not the library level: “provide mechanism, not policy”.

For example, in an animated GIF image, the first frame might not fill out the entire image, and different implementations choose a different default color for the outside pixels: opaque black, transparent black, or something else.

Other file formats have unofficial extensions. For example, a strict reading of the JSON specification rejects an initial "\x1E" ASCII Record Separator, "// comments" or commas after the final array element or object key-value pair (e.g. "[1,2,3,]"), but some extensions to the format allow these and other changes.

Wuffs, out of the box, makes particular choices (typically mimicking the de facto canonical implementation), but enabling various quirks results in different choices. In particular, quirks are useful in regression testing that Wuffs and another implementation produce the same output for the same input, even for malformed input.

Wuffs API

Each quirk is assigned a uint32_t value, packed using the base38 namespace convention. Decoders and encoders can have a set_quirk_enabled!(quirk base.u32, enabled base.bool) method whose first argument is this uint32_t value.

For example, the base38 encoding of "gif " and "json" is 0x0F8586 and 0x124265 respectively, so that the GIF-specific quirks have a uint32_t value of ((0x0F8586 << 10) | g), and the JSON-specific quirks have a uint32_t value of ((0x124265 << 10) | j), for some small integers g and j. The high bits are a namespace. The overall quirk values are different even if g and j re-use the same 10-bit integer.

The generated C language file defines human-readable names for those constant values, such as WUFFS_JSON__QUIRK_ALLOW_LEADING_UNICODE_BYTE_ORDER_MARK.

Common quirks:

  • WUFFS_BASE__QUIRK_IGNORE_CHECKSUM configures decoders (but not encoders) to skip checksum verification. This can result in noticably faster decodes, at a cost of being less able to detect data corruption and to deviate from a strict reading of the relevant file format specifications, accepting some inputs that are technically invalid (but otherwise decode fine).

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Wuffs' important functions - ones that do a significant amount of work, often involving I/O - return a status value. There are four categories:

  • OK: the request was completed, successfully.
  • Notes: the request was completed, unsuccessfully.
  • Suspensions: the request was not completed, but can be re-tried.
  • Errors: the request was not completed, permanently.

When a method returns an error, it is permanent. Calling that method (or any other status-returning method), on the same receiver, will return a "#disabled by previous error" error.

When a method returns a suspension, the suspended coroutine can be resumed by calling that method again. However, calling any other public coroutine method, while already suspended, will lead to an "#interleaved coroutine calls" error.

Otherwise, the call was complete. ‘Unsuccessful’ (i.e. a note) doesn‘t necessarily mean ‘bad’ or something to avoid, only that something occurred other than the typical outcome. For example, when decoding an animated image, without knowing the number of frames beforehand, a call to “decode the next frame” could return OK, if there was a next frame, or an "@end of data" note, if there wasn’t.

Statuses are Strings

There is only one value in the OK category. In Wuffs code, this is a built-in literal value called ok, without " quote marks. For example:

return ok

The other categories can contain multiple values, each with an ASCII string message. In Wuffs code, a string literal is synonymous with a status value, as Wuffs otherwise doesn't use string-typed values, only byte slices, arrays and buffers:

// Return an error status, defined in this package.
return "#bad Huffman code"

That status value may be package-qualified. For example, a coroutine could refer to a status defined in another package, base:

// Yield a suspension status, defined in the base package.
yield? base."$short read"

That string message is human-readable, for programmers, but it is not for end users. It is not localized, and does not contain additional contextual information such as a source filename.

The first byte of the string message gives the category. For example, "#bad receiver" is an error and "$short read" is a suspension:

  • '@' means a note.
  • '$' means a suspension.
  • '#' means an error.

C Implementation

In terms of C implementation, a status' repr (representation) is just its string message: a const char *, with ok being the null pointer. That C string is statically allocated and should never be freed. Status reprs can be compared by the == operator and not just by strcmp.

The C string's contents has the Wuffs package name inserted by the Wuffs compiler, just after that first byte. For example, the std/deflate package has this line of Wuffs code, defining an error status:

pub status "#bad Huffman code"

When that Wuffs code is compiled to C, it produces:

const char* wuffs_deflate__error__bad_huffman_code =
    "#deflate: bad Huffman code";

When printing a status message, the wuffs_base__status__message function will advance a (non null) pointer by 1 byte, skipping that leading '@', '#' or '$'.


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Bundobust Vegetarian Restaurant New Menu Launch in Leeds

You may or may not know this about me.. but.. I’m a vegetarian. DUN DUN DUUUUNNNN. While writing this post, I originally ended up going…

Bundobust Vegetarian Restaurant Leeds

You may or may not know this about me.. but..

I’m a vegetarian.

While writing this post, I originally ended up going on a bit of a rant about how people often get a bit funny with me when I mention I don’t eat meat. But I decided to save that for another post.

So, Bondubust. This is a restaurant in Leeds that serves Indian style vegetarian food. Not only is it vegetarian, but many of the dishes are vegan and/or gluten free. They are tapas style, so you probably want 2 or 3 for one, and 5 or 6 between two.

I was invited to go and try their new menu last Tuesday evening.

Bundobust Vegetarian Restaurant Leeds

I met up with Hayley outside, then we waited for India who met us for a quick drink before she had to dash off!

They served us all five of their new dishes, which is probably just the right amount between two people. I left feeling full and ready for the 5 glasses of wine I drank with Hayley afterwards. Ooops!

Bundobust Vegetarian Restaurant Leeds

The biriyani bhaji balls were hands down my favourite dish. I’m not sure what they were spiced with, but if I ever go back to Bundobust, I’ll be getting three of these for myself and there is nothing you can do to stop me. The end.

Bundobust Vegetarian Restaurant Leeds

The punjabi kahdi reminded me of onion bahjis in a sauce. It’s a soup made with coriander seeds, onion and ginger served with gobi bhaji dumpings.

Bundobust Vegetarian Restaurant Leeds

Next up was paneer and mushroom tikka. I’ve never had paneer before and after trying it I had no idea why! I didn’t know what paneer was, but it’s a non-melting cheese that’s used a lot in Indian cuisine. A great alternative to meat in many dishes – I need to experiment with this!

It was delicious and sauce it was served with complimented it perfectly.

Bundobust Vegetarian Restaurant Leeds

The tarka dhal and rice was probably the least exciting out of the lot – it’s a lentil curry in a cumin, garlic and chilli sauce. I personally find rice and sauce quite boring, I’m the type of girl that eats curry with a naan or papadum. But if you do love rice dishes, then this is right up your street.

Bundobust Vegetarian Restaurant Leeds

The last thing on the menu was the Chloe Bhataura, chickpeas cooked in a onion and tomato sauce with Indian flatbread! Indian flatbread is a bit off, it’s a bit like naan but crispier.

The sauce was lovely and it was quite spicy!

    Bundobust Vegetarian Restaurant Leeds

So there you have it, the new menu at Bundobust is lovely. I’m planning a second trip to try the rest (and the biryani balls again!)

If you want to check out Bundobust for yourself, it’s on 6 Mill Hill, Leeds, LS1 5DQ.

I’ve also heard rumours of one opening in Manchester in Spring!

  1. Isn’t it odd how odd it feels to confess about being a veggie?… I’ve been one for 5 years now and still feel a little uncomfortable whenever I have to say it out loud to people. And yes I do get “the look” sometimes. This place sounds wonderful! I wish there were more like this around. x

  2. I am not vegetarian but I do love vegetarian food. Back in Malaysia I eat at vegetarian restaurants at least once a week. I have no idea why people frown when others say they are vegetarian, it’s very common especially in Asia due to cultural reasons.

  3. This restaurant sounds really good, and the food looks so yummy! In my local city centre there’s hardly any vegetarian restaurants, I can’t even think of any!

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  4. Everything looks so tasty. I love paneer. I’m not a vegetarian but I am a part time vegetarian and don’t eat meat 3 -4 days a week.

  5. Oh yum that looks great!

    There is a place here in Brisbane that does those biriyani bhaji balls – they are DELICIOUS! I don’t go there often, only if we have some vegetarians going out to eat with us, but I do enjoy those so much 🙂

  6. Most of the cusine in India is vegetarian so you would be in good hands in a Indian restaurant. My favouorite is Paneer, Bombay potatoe and tilapia fish. This all looks lovely and is making me hungry Lucy x

  7. I love Bundobust – a bit gutted that my last visit there was just a couple of days before the new menu items were available, but I guess it just gives me an excuse to go back again soon! The biryani balls sound amazing!

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How to Increase Morale for Assembly-Line Workers

Small businesses that manufacture goods often have assembly line operations to increase productivity. Assembly lines are great at increasing output, but the work itself can be monotonous and physically taxing, which may lead to low worker morale and high turnover. Businesses owners can employ a variety of techniques to boost worker morale and help retain employees.

Increase Pay and Benefits

Morale often depends on the pay and benefits workers receive for doing their jobs. Workers who feel that they are well paid and receive decent benefits such as health coverage, dental coverage, retirement plans and paid vacation are more likely to be content with their jobs than workers who feel under-compensated. Increasing worker pay, adding new benefits and giving workers annual raises can increase morale.

Improve Working Conditions

The working conditions assembly line employees face can have a significant impact on morale. If workers are constantly uncomfortable due to harsh temperatures, repetitive lifting, standing, working in small spaces or working in areas with air pollutants, morale can suffer. To impove morale, take steps to ensure workers are comfortable. This might include installing fans, buying equipment to reduce the need for heavy lifting, and providing adequate workspace. Improving working conditions also helps reduce the chances of costly accidents, illnesses and injuries.

Listen to Employee Feedback

Assembly line workers in large factories often have little power to influence their jobs and working conditions. Workers who feel that their needs and opinions don't matter might experience low morale. Letting workers provide feedback about working conditions and other issues, and taking steps to resolve employee concerns, can raise morale.

Allow Regular Breaks

Assembly line work can be physically draining, so workers need regular breaks to rest and recuperate during the workday. Workers should have scheduled breaks every few hours so they do not get worn out. Forcing employees to work on an assembly line for a prolonged period without a break can hurt morale. It also can increase the risk of accidents and health problems caused by fatigue and heat.

Make Overtime Optional

Small businesses often have significant fluctuations in product demand, which might require increased production during certain times of the year. Running an assembly line on the weekend or past normal work hours is a way to meet spikes in demand, but forced overtime can damage worker morale. Making overtime optional lets workers who want extra money do extra work, while allowing other workers to keep their weekends and nights free.


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How to Set Up Netflix Streaming for a TV

Netflix has designed its streaming-video service to make setup straightforward and easy. The process involves two basic steps: Create an online account and launch the app on your streaming "stick," set-top box or smart TV. Although setup involves a few other details, such as the quality of the internet connection, in most instances, you can have Netflix up and running in minutes.

Go online to and set up an account; then load the Netflix app on your streaming "stick," set-top box or smart TV and enter your account information.

Create a Netflix Account

Start up a web browser on your favorite PC, Mac or mobile device. Go to the website,, and follow the directions to create an account. The site will ask you for an email address to validate your identification and a payment method such as a credit or debit account number. Choose the level of service you’d like and submit the online application.

Check Internet Connection

Make sure your TV is internet-enabled, either with a wired Ethernet or Wi-Fi connection. Also, the connection speed is important. Netflix recommends a data download speed of at least 3.0 Mbps for standard-definition (SD)-quality video. For high-definition (HD) content, you’ll need 5.0 Mbps, and ultra high-definition requires 25.0 Mbps.

Locate or Download Netflix App

If you have a smart TV, browse the factory-installed apps to see if Netflix is already available; TVs from most manufacturers will include the Netflix app. If you don’t see it, follow the manufacturer’s instructions to download the Netflix app and install it. Launch the app, and it will prompt you for the email address and password you used to create your account.

In very rare instances, your smart TV’s software may be incompatible with the Netflix app. You may need to replace the TV with a newer model or upgrade its software.

You can also watch Netflix on a standard TV with an HDMI connector by plugging in a streaming "stick" such as Amazon Fire Stick, Google Chromecast or Roku, or a set-top box such as Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV or one from a satellite/cable TV provider. In most cases, the device will have the Netflix app pre-installed. Set up the app with your account information and you're ready to stream video.

Watch Streaming Video

With the account set up and the app running, browse the video content using your TV’s remote to navigate the Netflix user interface. When you select a profile, the Netflix app displays “New Releases,” “Netflix Originals” and a variety of other categories. As you browse and watch content, the Netflix software “learns” your preferences and makes recommendations based on your viewing history.

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Using the same Netflix account as the one on your TV, you can stream video content to most PCs, laptops and mobile devices. For PCs and laptops, use a compatible browser such as Google Chrome, Apple Safari or Mozilla Firefox. For mobile devices, download the Netflix app from your device's app store.

Optional: Parental Controls

Consider setting the Netflix account’s parental controls to avoid content that customers or employees might feel is objectionable. Using your account’s 4-digit PIN number, you can create one or more viewer profiles, each of which has its own content maturity level settings.

Help With Kinks and Snags

On rare occasions, you may encounter difficulty during your Netflix installation. To help you work through any issues, call Netflix support, search the online help database on their website or use the live text chat feature. Netflix support is also available in the app itself.


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To understand how companies are approaching sustainability, the study surveyed almost 1,200 U.S. business executives who work for companies of 50 or more employees across a range of industries that include manufacturing, construction, logistics and retail, among others.

Eight of 10 surveyed businesses currently say they have sustainability initiatives in place. Leaders are realizing that making their buildings more energy efficient not only reduces building management and maintenance costs but also contributes to a healthier workplace and increases competitive advantages.

Property managers are reaping tangible benefits from making their buildings more sustainable — from reduced heating, cooling and operating costs to the ability to lure tenants with more environmentally friendly structures.

Honeywell’s survey also found that, of respondents who lease office space to tenants, 60% will invest in new technology to enhance sustainability in the next six to 12 months. In addition, 53% say they have discussions with new tenants about their sustainability goals.

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Like energy, time is much too valuable to waste and that’s why it’s important to create a sustainability plan now — one that will help reduce resource consumption, avoid waste and comply with the changing environmental and governance requirements. Speak with a Honeywell sustainability expert to guide your organization on a path to a sustainable future.


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How to Grow YouTube Channel

YouTube: The King of Search Engine is the collection of doors of Opportunity. It is like a diamond treasure and everyone is running in the crowd to get the diamond treasure. YouTube is one of the famous video search engines in the entire world. It gave the vision to see the world from a new perspective. Even a 2 year of child can surf YouTube by seeing its logo only. So you can assume how user friendly it is. YouTube is the human’s one of the mind-blowing creation which can make you a star or a dumb in one day, it totally depends upon you.

Before proceeding further let’s know why we have told YouTube is the collection of doors of Opportunity.

As we all know that India has many hidden potentials that are really hidden. Because they don’t know how to show off the talent in front of the world. It was a myth that to show your talent you will have to cross many levels of challenges and it will take your lots of effort and time. But here YouTube comes with an open door of opportunity where you can show your talent globally without investing a huge amount of money. It only takes your dedication, efforts and proper technique. The best thing is that… it is free for everyone. A housewife can be a famous master chef on YouTube by showing her talent. A street boy can be a famous singer or dancer on YouTube. If you are good at comedy then you can put a smile in the face of millions of viewers. In simple ways you can show any kind of talent in front of the world by having a single YouTube channel.

So, If you have a YouTube channel and want to grow your channel then read each and every step carefully. Recommended: Don’t read only chunk points.

If you don’t have a YouTube channel then start your channel as soon as possible.

You have seen many channels on YouTube. Some of them are famous and some of them are average. Have you ever thought why??? They also put the same effort and give proper time then why do they become average??? The only reason behind this is proper technique. Let’s understand it by the example of the share market. To grow in the share market you have to give your time, effort, hard work and the most important thing technique. YouTube also needs proper technique. The way of technique may be different but the principal of the technique will always remain the same.

So my dear reader, Understand each point in depth and I assure you, after reading this blog you will get the easy and effective technique to grow your channel at the pick.

Before Knowing the proper technique ask yourself…

Why have you come to YouTube???
What is your niche???

We all know that YouTube gives a handsome amount of money but if you have created a YouTube channel with a motto to earn money then I’ll recommend you to drop your plan and give your channel a unique direction. Because everyone needs something. People will visit your channel if you are giving something to them. Your YouTube channel should be a proper niche. For example, if your niche is a comedy then always put comedy video, if your niche is technology then always put a technical video in your channel. The proper niche will give you identity so that users can subscribe to your channel. Always remember… without identity, no one is going to subscribe you.

Now come to the technique.

1. Keyword Research

When it’s come to channel growth. Keyword Research plays an important role. It helps to let your channel fly like a rocket. So, put some effort to find the best keyword for each and every video. Here are a few techniques from where you can research the best keywords for your video.

✓ Type your title of the video in YouTube search and Google search and note down the suggestions.

✓ Use VidIQ Extension It works well and gives you the best keyword suggestion.

✓ Choose Keywords having low Competition.

✓ Use tany keyword planner tool (eg: Google Keyword Planner)

2. Optimize the Video:

Well, you have done the Keyword Research process in depth. Now it’s time to use the keywords in videos and also optimize the video.

✓ Create a separate playlist for separate types of videos. Don’t mix it in a single playlist.

✓ Give your video a perfect title. The title should be as per the keyword research. Do a brainstorming and find the relevant videos on YouTube. Analyze their Title and choose the best one.

✓ Feed the keywords in the video description also. It will help YouTube to rank you on top.

✓ Add Endscreen to the end of the video to promote your other video, playlist, or websites.

✓  Design an attractive thumbnail for your video. Most people open your video by seeing your thumbnail. So Keep it simple, attractive, and user friendly.

3. Maintain Consistency:

Consistent video posting can help your channel to perform well according to the YouTube Algorithm. So post your video in a consistent manner.

4. Edit your Video:

Editing of the videos plays with the human mind. If your video quality is poor then no one is going to watch you. It’s 2020 now, everything is updating nowadays. You will also have to update yourself otherwise you will lose the race.

  ✓ Intro should be short and attractive.

✓ Start your video with attractive punchline

✓ Manage brightness and contrast of the video in a good manner.

✓ Remove unwanted sound from the video. Make it soothing.

5. Upload Series wise video:

Generally, people don’t focus on this point but it is the key to convert your viewers into subscribers. People will not subscribe to you only for one video. If your videos fulfill his/her requirement then only he/she will subscribe to your channel.

6. Collaboration:

Collaborate with other YouTubers to drive their traffic into your channel. To collaborate, simply go to about section of any YouTube channel and find out the contact info of that owner. Simply send your proposal via Call/WhatsApp or Mail. If the owner of that video finds your channel helpful then he will definitely collaborate with you.

7. Analytics:

Analytics is a very important tool to analyze your channel or a video. It will help you to analyze the technique that you’re doing in a good direction or not. Analytics will also help you to know about who is watching your video and how they can get more views and better engagement.

YouTube depends on the individual race. Either you will win or be average but never lose. I hope this article will help your channel to grow in a pick point. If you have any queries or doubts, ask in the comment box. We’re always there to support you.

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Cardano News Today – Bitcoin Maximalist Says Cardano ADA is a Shitcoiin As ADA Staking Takes Place – August 25th, 2020

  • Cardano is a Shit Coin According to Bitcoin Maximalist, Adam Back
  • Back’s Attack of Cardano and Charles Hoskinson Comes Right After Users Start Getting Payout

Cardano News Today – In a recent video, Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson talked about Bitcoin maximalists as he pleaded with the entire cryptocurrency community to do away with the maximalist mentality. He said they should gear toward project collaboration across blockchains. Even if he is focused primarily on the Cardano blockchain, he is interested in the success of the blockchain industry as a whole. He said that he and his team will work harder to ensure that they cooperate with other blockchain projects to achieve true interoperability. Shortly after the video was posted, Blockstream’s Adam Back came for Cardano ADA and Charles Hoskinson.

Cardano News Today – Cardano is a Shitcoin and Hoskinson is Better Than Others

Bitcoin maximalists are a group of people who believe that Bitcoin BTC is the one true cryptocurrency and altcoins don’t even deserve to be called cryptocurrencies. Adam Back, the CEO of Blockstream, is one of the most popular Bitcoin maximalists out there. He said that Cardano ADA is a shitcoin and Hoskinson is better than Justin Sun and Vitalik Buterin. Keep in mind that he referred to all of them as con artists stating that Hoskinson was the greatest con artist among the three. In his words;

“I will grant you@IOHK_Charles for all his shitcoining, for sure understands #bitcoin, applied crypto, comp sci, and game theory infinitely better than the faketoshi. Also better than @VitalikButerin, IMO, who is a bit of a word salad smart bits & bytes but no wisdom tech sales guy.

So that’s @IOHK_Charles >@VitalikButerin > @justinsuntron, tho Justin is a better marketer, so there’s that.”

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Keep in mind that this isn’t the first time that Adam Back came for Cardano and Hoskinson and it doesn’t seem like he is ready to stop anytime soon. In his latest Unhashed podcast, Bitcoin developers talked about the fundamental flaws of Cardano proof-of-stake protocol. All the participants in the podcast are Bitcoin minimalists. Shortly after Back made his comment, Hoskinson updated his Twitter bio adding that he is the “king of rats”.

In other news, the Cardano community spent yesterday reacting to receiving the first batch of their staking rewards. Staking started on the network last month and Hoskinson recently asked the community for feedback after they received the first staking rewards which happened two days ago. In his words;

“I just wanted to make sure everyone got what they expected, the staking calculator was accurate if there were any problems. Or if everything was looking good.”

Some of the staking pool operators pointed out their observation and made some suggestions about how things can be improved. The overall feedback was positive but a few people said they would give their feedback after at least two weeks. Some others suggested tweaking the parameters.

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