![]() ![]() ![]() Yes, i maintain two password databases, but once established, there isn't a great deal of effort to maintain currency. 1Password is the mechanism used to keep my mobile devices current by way of local wifi sync. The subscription model, in my opinion, alleviates developers of releasing enhancements that make upgrades attractive enough for the customer to upgradeĪlthough my intent isn't a promotion for Secrets, it is the password manager that meets my basic needs and primarily what I rely upon. I see that as a loyalty agreement between myself and the developers. I have no issues with paying for version upgrades, when/if new features and compatibility are distributed. Secrets is hardly as robust as 1Password, but it's gets the job done and without the "pay for life" subscription. Rather than upgrade to 1Password 7 where the subscription model was being heavily promoted (yet a perpetual license was available), I downloaded a copy of Secrets anticipating AgileBits would eventually eliminate the perpetual license model. I'm still using 1Password 6, on a Mojave platform. They overestimate my dependency a great deal, and only generate ill will with this move, as far as I'm concerned. I will not be bullied into the "pay for life" scheme. If it comes down to it - I will quit using 1P and move on. a full up to date set of data resides on the local HDD - so if the internet goes does I still have access. Of note 1P7 residing on my desktop does not depend on the cloud - that's only used to synchronize the vault data with other devices like phone, laptop, tablet etc. I switched my online vault in 1P from Dropbox to iCloud some years ago - it works well. Meanwhile, OS X Keychain does a pretty good job (my needs aren't that complex) - and I'm sure it will be a long time before 1P Version 7 standalone won't run at all any more. Before 1P I was using a spreadsheet! Not as convenient as auto-fill - but it does the job and can be shared securely. I've had 1P since 2007 - if it stops working, I'll simply move on. The writing was on the wall however (with all this subscription scheme developing over the last few years). It's more like - "we decided to force everyone using our program to subscribe and start paying us every month for the rest of their life". ![]() Given the overwhelming popularity of 1Password memberships “It’s time to say goodbye to standalone licenses ![]()
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![]() One approach that is unique to Java, however, is the use of a Pattern class, which we'll cover later in the article.Īlternatively, you can use Apache Commons and the helper class StringUtils, which offers many derived methods from the core methods for this purpose. There's a couple of ways to do this in Java, and most of them are what you'd expect to see in other programming languages as well. Other times, we wish to alter the flow if a String contains (or lacks) a certain substring, which could be a command. For example, sometimes we wish to break a String if it contains a delimiter at a point. There are strategies to solve that kind of thing but the easiest is to convert the inclusive end to exclusive.Checking for substrings within a String is a fairly common task in programming. And does March 1st follow Feb 28? What year is it? Divide that by 4 unless we are talking about the last year of the century but don't forget that the year 2000 is the exception to the exception. If I use an inclusive end, now I have to get out a calendar and figure out if the day after September 30th is October 1st. I just check that the (exclusive) end on the first period is equal to or after the (inclusive) start of the second. that there is no gap in between? If I used an exclusive end, it's trivial. How do I know if two date periods are adjacent i.e. Or I could just say "less than noon" which is a lot more elegant and tends to be more robust. Does that work if it happened at 11:59 and 30 seconds? Well, I'll check whether "the minute of the day was less than or equal to 11:59". Is it seconds, milliseconds, microseconds, nanoseconds? Let's say I think seconds is good enough. That means I need to know the smallest resolution of the clock. If I structure this as an inclusive end, I then have a problem of figuring out what the last time possibly could be. ![]() Let's imagine I want to tell if something happened today, in the morning. When you are writing a lot of loops like this, it's helpful to use a similar construct each time.īut to really understand the bigger picture on this, I think it helps to look at a different kind of problem: time intervals. Note the while condition, it's based on and exclusive end with a < instead of a <=. These days we tend to favor for-each style constructs but this is how a lot of code is written. The association with 0-based indexing is more clear if you think about the standard old-style for-loop: for (int i = 0 i < end i++). The approach you see here is not only useful but also consistent with most the APIs you will find in Java and many other languages. I agree with Micheal Borgwardt's answer but there is an opportunity for elaboration. This question is different from the discussion on solely substring() as it is about all methods that use indexcies to indicate that the method should stop before the provided endIndex (exclusion instead of inclusion). Some example snippets would be:Įxample 1: 4: StringBuilder sb = new StringBuilder("abcdef") ĭoes this seem strange to anyone else considering how some other methods with index parameters work? Is there a reason for this? If so, please explain it to me.Įdit to differentiate and clarify unique question: Is there a reason for this? It doesn't seem, at least to me, to make logical sense for these methods to indicate the method stops before the parameter instead of at the parameter unlike some other methods, in other classes. ![]() I've noticed that some methods like the String's substring(int beginIndex, int endIndex) and StringBuilder's delete(int beginIndex, int endIndex), use the second parameter to signify that the substring or deletion should go to endIndex-1 and not endIndex. ![]() ![]() ![]() Trump had no such concerns about the GOP memo, which he declassified in full on Feb. ![]() That sent the Democrats back to negotiations with the FBI, which approved a version with parts of it blacked out. 9 had objected to the Democratic memo’s release, citing national security concerns. Trump seized on this point in a tweet Saturday evening: “Dem Memo: FBI did not disclose who the clients were – the Clinton Campaign and the DNC. Republicans say that is not enough because the Clinton campaign and the DNC were not named. The Democratic memo says the Justice Department disclosed “the assessed political motivation of those who hired him” and that Steele was likely hired by someone “looking for information that could be used to discredit” then-candidate Trump’s campaign. The GOP memo included the assertion that the FBI obtained a surveillance warrant without disclosing that Steele’s anti-Trump research was paid for by Democrat Hillary Clinton’s campaign and the Democratic National Committee. In that memo, Republicans went after the FBI and the Justice Department over the use of information compiled by former British spy Christopher Steele in obtaining a secret warrant to monitor the communications of onetime Trump campaign foreign policy adviser Carter Page.ĭemocratic Rebuttal to GOP FISA Memo by PBS NewsHour on Scribd The document attempts to undercut and add context to some of the main points from a declassified Republican memo made public earlier this month. The document’s release Saturday was the latest development in an extraordinary back and forth between Republicans and Democrats about the credibility of multiple inquiries into links between the Trump campaign and Russia, and the integrity of the top U.S. ![]() WASHINGTON - Two weeks after President Donald Trump blocked its full release, the House Intelligence Committee published a partially blacked-out version of a classified Democratic memo aiming to counter a GOP narrative that the FBI and Justice Department conspired against Trump as they investigated his ties to Russia. ![]() ![]() In 2003, the company introduced its Townie model, using a crank forward geometry, marketed as Flat Foot Technology, where a seated rider's feet can rest flat on the ground - combining aspects of cruiser geometry with recumbent geometry, moving the pedals forward and the seat back. Lady bike, beach cruiser by Electra Bicycle Company Car enthusiasts have begun buying Electra bikes. We wanted to make something that would be appreciated by that community." The bike's strikingly curved frame and poison green color has attracted press attention, bringing new riders to the Electra brand. 'We made a connection with the people who have the licensing for the Rat Fink (logo and name). "We have spent a lot of time at hot rod hangouts during our time in California," Erforth told the Tacoma News-Tribune. In a more explicit tribute to the car culture, Electra brought out a "Rat Fink" model, licensed by the estate of legendary hot-rodder 'Big Daddy" Ed Roth. The company even offered balloon tires with flame-patterned tread. Models carried hot-rod names like "Rockabilly Boogy" or "Rat Rod". " Chopper" style elements like shortened rear fenders, racing "slik" tires, and elongated forks were introduced. The lines of the bike frames became more exaggerated, chrome plating was applied liberally, and paint jobs became much more elaborate with flames, metal flakes, and wild colors. These new bikes were still in the cruiser tradition, but were inspired by the Southern California hot rod "kustom kar" culture. In 2002, the company diversified its products, introducing the new "Stream Ride" series. ![]() "But people realized they didn't need a mountain bike to go to the grocery store." Įlectra advertising in the early days focused on the company's combination of classic looks with more modern features, such as aluminum frames and multiple speeds, with the tagline "Modern cruisers, with modern components, for modern people." Hot rod influence At first, "Dealers laughed at us," says Bänziger. The new Electra cruisers were manufactured by a Taiwanese contractor and the two partners began trying to sell them to bike shops. The two were the firm's sole shareholders through at least 2004. ![]() Erforth said he could sell the kind of bikes Bänziger was designing, so the two pooled $30,000 in personal savings and founded Electra Bicycle Company. About this time, Bänziger met Erforth, a fellow German transplant who was selling pieces of the Berlin Wall. "Back in 1993, there were no cruisers available", Erforth told the Carlsbad Local News, "You could buy a $99 Huffy at Wal-Mart, or you could try to find an old one and restore it, which is very expensive", Bänziger decided there was a market niche for a stylish, affordable cruiser bicycle for twentysomethings and began working on designs that combined classic looks with contemporary technology. Founding the company Īt the time, there were very few cruisers, the classic "fun" bike, on the market. I wanted to introduce the 'having a bike in your life' factor, as opposed to 'being a cyclist'". īaezinger told the San Diego Union-Tribune, "The one thing I found when I looked at cycling in the US was that everything was some kind of sport, but very few people used bikes for fun or for transportation. ![]() Baezinger considered manufacturing snowboards or skateboards, but felt those markets were crowded with competitors and seemed a poor bet for a beginning manufacturer. He founded Projekt Design in 1990, working for companies including K2 and Adidas. As a teenager, he began designing and manufacturing snowboards in Germany, later moving to California after graduating with a degree in graphic design. A Swiss national, Baezinger grew up in the Swiss Embassy in West Berlin interested in California and action sports. History Conception Įlectra was founded in 1993 by Benno Baezinger. Electra also sells a line of accessories, apparel, and bicycle parts. Additionally Electra designed and sells comfort bicycles, and hybrid bicycles. Electra offers a wide range of modern cruiser bicycles. Electra Bicycle Company, a subsidiary of Trek Bicycle Company since 2014, was founded in Leucadia, California, in 1993, by Benno Bänziger and Jeano Erforth. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() This was then adopted by Japanese company Nikoli in 1984 and published under the name Sūji wa dokushin ni kagiru, before being shortened to Sudoku. These puzzles remained popular in France until the end of the first World War.įast-forward to 1979 and these French puzzles were adapted by a retired American architect, Howard Garns, and published in Dell Magazines as Number Place. It was solved using arithmetic skills (not logic).However, while it shared important characteristics with Sudoku, it differed from Sudoku in a few key ways: On 19 November 1892, a Paris newspaper included a puzzle featuring a uniform 9x9 grid containing 3x3 box clusters. These puzzles asked game players to remove numbers from squares, creating the foundations of the game that is played today. The origin of Sudoku comes from puzzles printed in French newspapers during the 19th century. The next step is to take these lessons and use them when you're playing free Sudoku games. We’ve given you some top tips to help improve your grasp of Sudoku. Patience is key to Sudoku! If you get stuck or need to take a break, our puzzles will automatically save so you can return right where you left off. For more complex puzzles, advanced solvers often scribble in possible solutions with small numbers so they can refine their solution in less time than a non-documented approach. In fact, each Sudoku puzzle has only a single solution. Sudoku is based on logic, so guessing won't get you very far. Tip 2: More starting numbers = simpler puzzleĮasier Sudoku puzzles have more numbers added to the grid before you start, making it simpler to solve the challenge. The challenge lies in not repeating any numbers in a row, column or square. Each space needs to be filled with the numbers 1-9. Here are four top tips and strategies that will help get any beginner started when they're playing Sudoku. Here are some tips and strategies to get any beginner started: One of the main reasons for this is that you can learn how to play Sudoku in no time at all. Sudoku is one of the most popular puzzles on the planet. The aim is for these squares and grids to all contain a number from 1 to 9 using logic to determine which number fits into a specific cell. The game features a 9x9 grid and 3x3 squares. Sudoku is a number puzzle that requires you to use logical thinking to fill in blank squares. We've got so many free Sudoku puzzles that your sure to sharpen your skills while having fun! Pick your puzzle now and start playing one of the world's best strategy games! What is Sudoku? These range from beginner-level up to more advanced puzzles that are perfect for experienced players. ![]() You can play Sudoku online and we offer a great selection of free Sudoku games. Here at Arkadium, we have a premium collection of games that help improve your memory! Sudoku is a great way to improve your memory and cognitive skills - it's one of the most popular games that require planning, thought, and concentration. It's a great way to exercise your brain, look after your mental health, and pass time during work breaks or at home. ![]() ![]() ![]() GeriatricĪlthough appropriate studies on the relationship of age to the effects of metformin have not been performed in the geriatric population, geriatric-specific problems are not expected to limit the usefulness of metformin in the elderly. However, safety and efficacy of metformin extended-release tablets in the pediatric population have not been established. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.Īppropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of metformin oral solution, extended-release oral suspension, and tablets in children 10 to 16 years of age. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. For this medicine, the following should be considered: Allergies This is a decision you and your doctor will make. In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This product is available in the following dosage forms: This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. Their blood glucose is best controlled by insulin injections. ![]() Metformin does not help patients who have insulin-dependent or type 1 diabetes because they cannot produce insulin from their pancreas gland. Your doctor will teach you what to do if this happens. If you change your diet or exercise, you will want to test your blood sugar to find out if it is too low. To work properly, the amount of metformin you take must be balanced against the amount and type of food you eat and the amount of exercise you do. Following a specially planned diet and exercise will always be important when you have diabetes, even when you are taking medicines. ![]() Many people can control type 2 diabetes with diet and exercise. ![]() ![]() ![]() Some people resort to piracy, and it is easy to download bestselling titles from Torrent sites or private message boards. You can find legitimate DRM-Free royalty free books everywhere online, where the copyright on it has expired and is available as free to use. It is the widely used format out there and if you want to download a book online, it will always be available as an EPUB file. Amazon is basically the only company that uses their own book formats, while Apple Books, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, Google Books, Scribd, Overdrive and virtually everyone else uses and supports EPUB. EPUB is the most widely supported vendor-independent XML-based (as opposed to PDF) e-book format that is, it is supported by almost all hardware readers. The only program that is dropping support for these formats is Send to Kindle.ĮPUB became the official standard for digital book formats in 2007 and received major revisions ever since. It is important to note that you can continue to load in MOBI/PRC/AZW books, by sending them to your Kindle with Calibre or using Windows Explorer. KFX is known to be uncrackable, so far, nobody has been able to take an ebook with this format and break the encryption, allowing for piracy. Digital books on the Amazon website that support the enhanced typesetting format are indicated in the e-book’s description on its product page. It supports a new typesetting and layout engine that adds hyphens, kerning and ligatures to the text e-books that support this engine. In August 2015 Amazon unveiled their newest format, Kindle Format 10 or KFX. In 2011 Amazon developed Kindle Format 8, also known as KF8, it supported a subset of HTML5 and CSS3 features. This format was eventually integrated into the first generation Kindle back in 2007 and was used in many of the subsequent future generations. ![]() The company bought Mobipocket in 2005 for an undisclosed sum and they specialized in a new book format and ebook reading software. MOBI was actually one of the first formats the Kindle ever supported. Send to Kindle will be dropping support for sending books to your Kindle in MOBI and AZW books, which are outdated formats. When reading the book on the Kindle, you will have full support for Wordwise, X-Ray and be able to lookup particular words and phrases in the dictionary and Wikipedia. This will improve the readability of the book and make it compatible with all of the custom fonts that Amazon developed, such as Bookerly and Ember. Instead, they will be converting the EPUB book to KF8 (AZW3), which is a modern book format with excellent typography. When you upload a DRM-Free EPUB book using the Send to Kindle feature, Amazon will not be natively supporting this file format. The Amazon Kindle will only be able to accept DRM-Free EPUB files, so they can’t handle books that have purchased from other ebook retailers. The company will also be adding EPUB support to the free Kindle app for iOS and Android devices and the Send to Kindle desktop app for PC and Mac. You will be able to send EPUB books using your Send to Kindle email address. Amazon is working on the system integration right now and should be rolled out globally in August. Customers will be able to use Send to Kindle to upload EPUB books directly to their e-reader. Amazon is going to be supporting the EPUB format later this year. ![]() ![]()
![]() ![]() While the exact origination of the Fibonacci sequence is still under debate, multiple sources state that the formula was possibly discovered by the Italian mathematician Leonardo Fibonacci well after 1170 AD. The golden ratio is mostly used in design and is derived from the Fibonacci sequence to produce aesthetic visuals through proportion across art, graphic design, and architecture. The golden ratio (1:1.16), as visualized by the golden curve, is an ancient symbol that has possibly existed since the beginning of time. ![]() Numerically, the sequence starts with the integers 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, and so on, continuing up to infinity! The sequence begins with a zero, followed by a one, another one, and by the fourth digit, the sequence begins by adding the last one to the two to arrive at three.įibonacci spiral over tiled squares Romain, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsĪlthough this may be confusing to some at first, as you take a look at the visual representation of the Fibonacci sequence, you will recognize this as the golden ratio (also referred to as the divine ratio). Commonly referred to as “nature’s code”, the Fibonacci sequence finds itself at the center of most foundational facets of human existence, including popular culture.įirst documented in 300 BC by Greek mathematician Euclid, the Fibonacci sequence is a mathematical formula that suggests that each number is equal to the sum of the two numbers that precede it.
![]() ![]() Use a slingshot and different types of birds to aim them at the required object. How to realize it? You will have to break all the cages to allow them to freely fly again. And it will be your main mission to release them from this terrible imprisonment. But they will turn out to be locked in cages. There are a lot of exotic parrots in this new location. ![]() Once you start, your characters will have a particular task. So are you ready to discover something new in this thrilling series? Free up birds! And even the plot of the game has undergone serious transformations. The players will go to Rio to participate in the new adventures of these cute characters.
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