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![]() ![]() In fact, under the new rules, successful joint venturers do not need to stop at three awards. vi This rule makes sense, as there was little benefit in limiting the ability of a joint venture to bid on work before it had received a single contract award. ![]() Under the new regulations, instead of being limited to three offers over a two year period, a mentor protégé joint venture is limited to three contract awards. In the past, an SBA approved mentor protégé joint venture could only bid on three contracts in two years without risking a finding of affiliation. Mentor protégé joint ventures can chase more business. ![]() While the regulations do address program abuses, they provide significant new opportunities for potential mentors and protégés: v Other recent investigations also found insufficient oversight in various SBA programs. iv In March 2010, the Government Accountability Office discovered significant fraud in the 8(a) program, identifying several ineligible firms who received set-aside contracts and engaged in other forms of abuse, primarily due to inadequate oversight and monitoring. and its mentor protégé joint venture EG Solutions from federal contracting, have built momentum for new regulations governing the Mentor Protégé program. iiiĪ steady stream of recent reports and investigations, including the unusual suspension of both mentor GTSI Corp. While the work must be split between the mentor and protégé, the large business mentor may also own up to 40% of the ownership interest in the protégé, thus providing the protégé with operating capital and the mentor with additional value from the relationship. The large business mentor benefits from the program because it gains access to participation, with the protégé, in 8(a) set aside contracts for which it would otherwise have been ineligible. The small business protégé benefits from the business experience and capabilities of the large business mentor while also gaining access to Government prime contracts that previously may have been outside of its capabilities. The Mentor Protégé program teams disadvantaged firms in SBA’s 8(a) program with large businesses in joint ventures. On February 11, 2011, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) issued what has been described as the most comprehensive set of changes to its 8(a) Small Business Development program in over a decade.i Although these new rules also address various aspects of 8(a) eligibility, the most significant changes are in the Mentor Protégé program.ii The revised rules create new opportunities, but also codify limitations on subcontracting that may introduce troubling new uncertainties. ![]() ![]() ![]() Share videos: You can share the videos you have uploaded on social media platforms.īefore you upload your videos to your Dailymotion account, you need to edit them to ensure they are of high quality. ![]() You can upload up to ten video files in one go.
![]() We plan on providing keyboard aprons to help with this freedom of movement. They promote better posture & freedom of movement: with a VRC you can change positions, sit up, lean back, stand, lie down, or even walk while you compute.They’re more compact/take up less desk space.They give you more privacy (no one can snoop on your screen).They’re usable outdoors (no laptop glare).They make multi-screen computing fully portable.They provide more work focus & immersion (like “noise-cancelling headphones for your eyes”).This is because VRCs offer incredible benefits over traditional PCs/Laptops: The truth is that most knowledge workers will be computing in VR/AR instead of PCs/Laptops by the end of this decade. When Simula was founded, most people thought that the future of VR/AR was in gaming and entertainment. How was the idea born? And why do you think that a “VR Computer” is a good idea? (Image by Simula VR) We are selling a Tethered-only version for people who just want this functionality. Though our headset is meant primarily for office work/programming, it can also be used in Tethered Mode for gaming (e.g., you can hook it up to a Windows/Linux PC and run SteamVR games). ![]() It offers compute specs comparable to a premium office laptop. This is extremely important for maximum text clarity. It has a higher pixel density (PPD) than any other portable VR headset on the market. It runs a VR distro called “SimulaOS” (or “SOS”), which runs Linux Desktop applications in VR. ![]() We call it a “VR Computer” (VRC) to distinguish it from other gaming headsets on the market, and it will be (AFAIK) the first portable VR headset intended primarily to replace PCs/Laptops for office work (Linux or otherwise). As Microsoft controls the Windows operating system - it is possible the company may never make this functionality directly available to Facebook or Valve.SimulaVR is selling a portable VR headset (the “Simula One”) which is primarily designed to help you work more productively. Microsoft’s own Windows MR software allows for individual apps, but this software only supports Windows-based headsets, which make up just 11% of the PC VR market. This is still relatively clunky, however, and the instability of this workaround means that Facebook classifies the feature as “experimental” in the Rift’s settings. On Microsoft Windows, apps such as Virtual Desktop are limited to displaying physical monitors in VR, and windows are contained within these monitors.įacebook’s Oculus Rift software tries to work around this limitation of the operating system by using a hidden virtual 4K monitor, enabled via collaboration with NVIDIA and AMD. The open Linux model allows xrdesktop to individually manipulate windows without needing a “monitor” model. This new open source VR runtime for Linux uses OpenXR. ![]() The controls can be rebinded using the SteamVR Input Tool.Ĭollabora also offers its own open source implementation of the OpenXR standard - called Monado - which may eventually function as a bridge for Linux to content available from storefronts such as Valve’s Steam. Using the HTC wands or Valve Index controllers the user should be able to grab, push, pull, scale, and pin windows. Xrdesktop supports both the HTC Vive and Valve Index, headsets which have Linux drivers. It works with the two most popular Linux desktop environments, GNOME and KDE. Introducing xrdesktopĬollabora’s xrdesktop is a 3D window management system which allows the user to view and control windows in VR. A similar extension is being developed for Wayland, X11’s main alternative. ![]() It simply prevented the windowing system from handling VR headsets.Ī Vulkan extension was then created to allow VR runtimes such as SteamVR (which was released on Linux in 2017) to render directly to the headset via “direct mode”. This did not, in itself, add VR support to the Linux desktop. In May 2018, X11 added support for the non-desktop property. In January 2018 Linux added a non-desktop property, enabled on the HTC Vive. This means that each eye would be presented half of a monitor screen with no distortion correction or tracking. Before early 2018, the default behavior when a VR headset was connected was to treat it like a regular extra monitor. The most popular Linux windowing system is called X11. It also allows people to modify and extend these components. This allows users to pick and choose which windowing system and desktop environment to use. Unlike Microsoft Windows, Linux is highly modular. Linux is an open source operating system initially developed in the 90’s. Collabora’s xrdesktop, sponsored by Valve, adds full VR support to Linux desktop environments such as GNOME and KDE. ![]() ![]() property at great risk and at best just an idiot." Court chastises Russia for veiled missile threat "I have no clue why they would give a bravery award to a pilot who was at worst maliciously putting himself and U.S. "I don't know of another military in the world, another air force in the world, that would award a pilot for smashing into a drone," Kirby said at a briefing. Kirby said video of the confrontation does not make clear whether the pilot was "intentionally trying to ram the drone, but he did." handlers crash-landed the reconnaissance MQ-9 Reaper last week after a confrontation over the Black Sea. The Kremlin lauded the pilots for preventing the drone from "violating the boundaries of the temporary airspace regime established for the special military operation." Russia honored two pilots involved in the crash of an American drone with Orders of Courage, while National Security Council spokesman John Kirby dismissed the pilot who apparently hit the drone as "at best just an idiot." Remote U.S. ![]() "But even in such villages, people return, and this is proof that life still prevails.'' 'Just an idiot': US disses, Russian honors pilot who downed drone "In some places more than 90% of the buildings in the villages are ruined,'' Zelenskyy said. ![]() He also noted that despite power and water service still being restored, and with the threat of violence in a province that remains partly controlled by the invading forces, some residents are coming back. "An absolutely mindless state, purely a terrorist state, which we will neutralize.'' "Even the historical museum in Beryslav is a threat to Russia for some reason,'' he said. In his nightly video address, Zelenskyy said that earlier in the day the Russians had shelled houses, the administration building and a museum in the river town of Beryslav. That's more than twice Ukraine's gross domestic product of $200 billion in 2021, the last year before the Russian invasion. The World Bank said Thursday it would cost $411 billion to rebuild Ukraine after one year of war. Rebuilding Ukraine will cost $411 billion, World Bank says foreign military financing would cover the other $660 million. Under the offer, Slovakia would pay $340 million for the Bell AH-1Z attack choppers in a deal worth about $1 billion. has offered Slovakia 12 new military helicopters as compensation for the fighter jets. The Slovak Defense Ministry said the U.S. "We are doing the right thing because it is Russia that invaded Ukraine, it is Russia that is in Ukraine and it is Russia that, when it withdraws troops, the war will end immediately." "Slovakia stands on the right side, and with this gesture we as a country have written ourselves in capital letters in modern world history," Nad said on Facebook. ![]() is among several Western nations supporting Ukraine that have declined to provide jets, citing concerns of expanding the war. Poland has also agreed to supply Ukraine with jets the U.S. Slovak Defense Minister Jaro Nad said nine more jets would be handed over in coming weeks but declined to give a specific timeline. 'BESTIAL SAVAGERY: Russian attacks kill 9 civilians, draw outrage Ukraine to get $16B in IMF aid. ►Explosions reported Thursday in the Russian-occupied city of Melitopol were an attempt by Ukrainian partisans to blow up a Russian collaborator's car, according to Russian media. An improvised explosive device was allegedly planted on the car of a police officer, who was hospitalized in stable condition. The proposal had been approved by foreign and defense ministers earlier in the week. ►EU leaders endorsed Thursday a plan to send Ukraine 1 million rounds of artillery ammunition within the next 12 months. ►A Russian court on Thursday issued an arrest warrant for opposition blogger Maxim Katz, who has left the country, on charges of disparaging the military, as authorities declared other antiwar activists “foreign agents” amid efforts to muzzle criticism of Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. ►In a video address to EU leaders, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy lobbied for a peace summit in Kyiv. ![]() ![]() ![]() The LEDMapper supports unicast to reduce the load on the network and so allows to drive many LED fixtures. You can interactively preview your editing by sending the video output or the mapper static pattern to the network. The Editor now works in the same time than MediaMaster. MediaMaster currently includes the intuitive LED Mapper Extension, the flexible software solution from ArKaos to drive LED panels. MediaMaster Pro ships with the new Video Mapper Extension which allows easy mapping of video onto irregularly shaped surfaces and through multiple outputs.ĭesigned to let you setup mapping projects in very short times, it makes it incredibly simple to flow visuals around complex objects with just a few clicks. The final product is an intuitive and powerful interface thanks to the dedication and attention to detail from our developers. The MediaHub can also be used to monitor the performance of a server during a live show to ensure a smooth experience. It’s also ideally designed for rental companies that need to copy, backup and restore libraries when preparing servers for new customers. It’s designed to run on the network so a light designer in the front of the house can upload, update and delete content on the server located backstage. Users can remotely control the content of the MediaMaster Library. The MediaHub is a new extension designed to run with MediaMaster Express or MediaMaster Pro. The fixture profiles allows total control of every MediaMaster parameter straight from the DMX console and turns any powerful computer into a traditional Media Server for professional lighting consoles such as ChamSys, Avolites, LSC, ETC, GrandMA, Martin, Compulite, etc. On top of the Theater Mode, MediaMaster Pro adds a fixture-based operation mode and support for MSEX allowing thumbnails preview and live output to the console screens. MediaMasters' Theater Mode interface allows you to prepare your visual show in the software itself and then simply take control of your visual presets using a few channels on your lighting desk or notes on a MIDI controller. The theater mode interface of MediaMaster marks a new phase in software development allowing you to make use of the latest dynamic visual effects combined with an efficient and intuitive library management system and with simple front end control via DMX, MIDI or even a computer keyboard. Combining maximum functionality with simplicity of operation, the new ArKaos MediaMaster Pro 5.0 retains the user-friendly and broad functionality that has become the trademark of the ArKaos product range. Introducing MediaMaster Pro 5! Features: 36 Layers, MediaHub for network sharing, LEDMapper 3 with unicast, Lyric Player, Art-Net, Kling-Net, DMX, MIDI and time code. THE ARKAOS MEDIAMASTER PRO 5 - AN OVERVIEW There will no longer be a need to build special personalities for these video elements giving MediaMaster an even more flexibility as a visual control system. The MediaMaster 5 upgrade is fixture based and introduces fixture personalities for the various video entities to the lighting console – just as if they were moving lights. ![]() The person operating the lighting console can have the capacity to run all visual elements together. Whatever the size and scale of the show – from the smallest and most intricate to the largest and most complex – the principal is the same. This opens up the revolutionary use of the lighting console’s to drive video sources. ![]() The goal is to empower lighting designers, programmers and operators and help make the integration of video and pixel lightsources seamless with lighting in their visual designs via DMX control and without needing to utilize a separate video controller. Philosophy behind all ArKaos’ control solutions focus on making video surfaces, screens, etc., work just like moving lights. This technology is in line with the latest existing 4K media servers and those coming to the market This had been extensively tested on ArKaos’s professional sever range, running Windows 10. The new software version will boost rendering and performance of this powerful and flexible control system by 33% utilising the same hardware. Per display RGB color correction in VideoMapper and by DMX. ![]() Global optimization of rendering performances.New DirectX 11 optimized render pipeline.Improved support and performance for 4K outputs.It has been specifically developed for desk operators and lighting designers. MediaMaster Pro will turn any powerful computer into a full fledged media server capable of running live or programmed HD video shows in sync with music and light. Descriptions détaillées Professional media server software for lighting designers ![]() ![]() The first few hours it’s a joy to take in the sights as the sun rises and sets creating all sorts of different hues of color across the sea. There is something enchanting about the visuals. There is something about the contrast of the simplistic polygonal art on the detailed designs and great lighting that had me hooked. I was frequenting the the photomode more than I do in some AAA titles. It also helps that the lighting is so colorful and with good HDR this game pops. However, the overall art direction and the design of the world and the flying creatures are very striking. Hell, it doesn’t even use a single texture for any models in the game and the characters look like PlayStation 1 polygonal muppets. Now, The Falconeer isn’t going to blow you away visually in any way. While the story takes a few main missions to get going, the visuals kept my eyes glued to the TV. However, the story does take a little bit to start moving. Not to say the combat is bad, but it isn’t what drove me to continue hopping back in. The story, lore, and even the visual design all hit harder than the combat or its missions. Some of the most interesting things in The Falconeer come from its world. The Seachantress tells the story through splintered memories. Unfortunately, I think this may have actually hurt the end result. ![]() Unlike Panzer Dragoon, however, The Falconeer is an open world game. I’ve never been a huge fan of games like Ace Combat, but aerial combat games in a fantasy theme are much more intriguing. Controlling massive flying creatures while also dog fighting and dodging dragon’s fire is more like the arcade aerial games I’ve enjoyed in the past. ![]() When I first saw The Falconeer it reminded me of Panzer Dragoon, in a good way. Does The Falconeer live up to its important role as a launch exclusive? Or are these falcon’s wings clipped? However, this is one of the few exclusives Microsoft has for the Xbox Series X|S launch which adds some pressure. The Falconeer was made by a single person, Tomas Solas, which is impressive. ![]() I personally think it was a great idea since it got additional attention being at launch, as well as being able to leverage the new hardware. It’s actually refreshing to see an indie game being in the spot light for a major new gen hardware release. ![]() ![]() ![]() One of the neat things about Google Voice is that you can customize the settings. When you are ready to make phone calls on the go, start with the Voice app on your smartphone. You will need to verify your phone one more time. Need to make phone calls via your smartphone? You can get the app for free via the Google Play store on your phone or iTunes. Step 4- Make Phone Calls via the Voice app on Your Smartphone Note: Phone numbers pixelated to protect privacy. Once the call connects, you will be able to have conversations via your computer’s mic/headset. You can begin making calls immediately via your web browser. Once you have selected your phone number, you will VERIFY the number you want to connect it to. Google will provide you a list of available phone numbers in your area. Make sure to use the blue SIGN IN button in the top right and again, be sure to use your personal Gmail account. If you don’t have your own Gmail account, then you may want to get one first. Be sure to login with your personal Gmail account, NOT your G Suite EDU (school/work) account. To get a Google Voice number, login with your personal Gmail account, then go online to the Google Voice website. The way to solve all these problems is get a Google Voice number based on a personal Gmail account, NOT a G Suite EDU. Some small school districts who have poor phone systems that fail may want to get an “alternate phone.” The alternate phone (using a personal Gmail account) is one that works even when the district’s phone system goes offline. Use these courses to get Google Educator certified. You’ll learn about more than Google Meet, as well as earn 12 CPE hours per course. Sign up for one of our Google Certified Educator certifications. How do you solve this problem? Did You Know? ![]() That’s a violation of many responsible use agreements (RUAs/AUPs). It opens you up to the charge that you are engaging in private conversations with students. Worse, if you work with older students, it is inappropriate to share that number. Have you ever had to deal with parents or guardians who couldn’t maintain a professional distance? I know I did and I was always grateful that they didn’t have my number. But her school district administrators want her to contact parents. In fact, I rely on the Should I Answer app on my phone to intercept robocallers.Ī close teacher friend keeps her students’ parents updated all the time via Seesaw but COVID-19 caught her and others off-guard during spring break. And, if spammers get hold of it, I add them to my blocked list. I’m comfortable sharing it with you because it’s not my smartphone number. That price in the United States is $0.00 per the Google Voice calling rates. This will vary from district to district, so be sure to get clarification. Some school districts are offering to provide reimbursement for phone calls since teachers have to call parents. Since it features a billing history, you can keep a record and share that with your supervisor for reimbursement. *Note: If you decide to use Google Voice, you may have to add credit to it. Only you need know that it’s not your “real” phone number. It’s also nice to be able to share your Google Voice number with strangers. It’s a boon to teachers who may need to speak to parents during the COVID-19 challenge. You can make phone calls via the Voice app on your phone or through your web browser. Google Voice is a free* to start service available to you if you have a personal Gmail account. Use Google Voice for contacts with colleagues, parents, and others from whom you would like to safeguard your personal phone number. For example, that may be Seesaw, Google Classroom, MS Teams, or another learning management system. You should adhere to your school district’s or organization’s approved communications tool. Note: Educators should avoid using Google Voice to contact students. Get another phone number at no extra cost with Google Voice. After all, what if you are at home relaxing with family and you get a phone call to your smartphone? It will feel like a personal moment, but you have to be ready to put on your professional hat. ![]() ![]() ![]() Android Download ParentVUE on Google Play. Then you can use the app to check your child’s information. If you lose your activation code or need another one, please contact the school office. To activate your account initially, you can either go to the EGUSD ParentVUE portal using a web browser or activate your account using the ParentVUE app. Instructions on how to register and update information in the system will be included on the activation code handout. Parents will need to register for a ParentVUE account using an activation code and instructions given out at the beginning of the school year by each school site. Web Portal and Mobile App – Easy access from anywhere and anytime.To activate your account initially, you can either go to the EGUSD ParentVUE portal using a web browser or activate your account using the ParentVUE app. Ability to stay connected with teachers – communicate with teachers Yes, there is a ParentVUE app for iOS and Android.Class website access – know what is happening in your children’s classroom(s).Grades and assignments – know if your student is on track academically and know when assignments have been given and are due.Ability to update information – emergency contacts, physician and phone numbers.Big picture information – ability to view attendance, immunization compliance, transcripts, graduation status, and more.You will be asked a series of questions to create a. If you are new to the district or do not have a Parent VUE account yet, please click on Create a New Account. They are a completely grant funded office and. Synergy provides access to both parents and students, just like School Loop. Welcome to Online Enrollment Please login with your existing ParentVUE account if you have one, and you will be able to proceed with the online enrollment process. The Youth Development Office (YDO) aims to inform the EGUSD community of upcoming events and YDOs resources. This one system replaced both EGUSD’s old student information system (SISWeb) and School Loop. Single sign-on – one login for each parent, which will allow access to all students associated with that parent across the district in any grade or school Starting in the 2017-2018 school year, the District moved to a new fully integrated Student Information System, Synergy by Edupoint. Synergy ParentVUE/StudentVUE EGUSD COVID-19 Info Parents.The new ParentVUE Portal will provide parents with: SYNERGY PARENTVUE EGUSD Family Resources Website College and Career Support Communication English Learners Forms Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) PGHS Student/Parent Handbook Senior Parent Night Information Staff Shout-Outs Support Tech Support Translations Webstores Students. ParentVUE helps parents/guardians stay informed and connected by providing day-to-day insight into their child's academic experience with access to important information. ![]() ![]() ![]() The purpose of this training is to qualify the volunteer in the use of the parachute as a means of combat deployment and to develop leadership, self-confidence, and an aggressive spirit through mental and physical conditioning. This program is exclusively designed for MS III Cadets before and after completion of the Cadet Leadership Course (CLC).Īirborne This is a three-week course that teaches Soldiers the techniques involved in parachuting from airplanes and landing safely. Platoon Leader positions have a 3-4 week duration depending on the hosting unit and location. Training also focuses on terrain and weather analysis, risk management, cold-weather clothing, developing winter fighting positions in the field, camouflage and concealment, and numerous other areas that are important to know in order to survive and operate in a cold-weather environment.Cadet Troop Leader Training (CTLT) This is an opportunity for Cadets to gain leadership experience by serving as a Platoon Leader for an active duty unit. Cold Weather Operations Course (CWOC)ĬWOC students are trained on a variety of cold-weather subjects, Man Climbing out of frozen lakeincluding snowshoe training and skiing as well as how to use ahkio sleds and other gear. Those who complete the event to standard will earn the Norwegian Foot March pin authorized for wear on U.S. This event is rigorous and test competitors both mentally and physically. Participants have no more than 4.5 hours to finish. The Norwegian Foot March is an 18.6 mile foot march while carrying a 25 pound ruck sack. ![]() The competition is open to all cadets in all academic years although there is limited travel space. Though it is demanding, this event is filled with many opportunities to advance your physical fitness beyond what is offered in the normal physical fitness training program. Each of these events is scored and each cadet is given an overall score, which may qualify them to wear a distinctive badge on their dress uniform. German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge Cadets compete in events that include pistol shooting, a ruck march, 3K run, high jump, shot put, a 400M swim and a written first aid exam. The German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge test is a multi-vent competition held annually at the University of Indiana. All cadets are encouraged to participate and build their skills in Drill and Ceremony as well as continue the great tradition of honoring our nation’s colors. ![]() The Color Guard squad is utilized for various athletic events on all the campuses, memorial events and other local ceremonies and is often featured in the local media for its presence at such events. The Color Guard is composed of cadets color guard1 from each school who go to university and community functions to perform the traditional carrying of the United States flag, the Army flag and the State of Wisconsin Flag. During the competition, Cadets are tested in a number of functional areas to include: They review the skills and tasks that will be tested at the competition as well as maintain a high standard of physical fitness. The Ranger Challenge teams trains in addition to regular PT throughout the year. This competition is physically demanding and requires additional physical training alongside the required Army ROTC training. McCoy for members of the 3rd Army ROTC Brigade. Ranger Challenge TeamThe Ranger Challenge competition is held annually at Ft. The winning school takes home an event streamer, the travelling trophy, and year long bragging rights. Upon completion, Cadets have a better understanding of winter survival skills as well as a new level of physical and understanding of themselves. Those that have competed in Northern Warfare Challenge have stated that their mental state was also tested as they had to push through their comfort zone in order to complete the grueling race. The trail covers over 3500 feet of elevation with six stations to test various abilities before finishing on top of Grandad's Bluff. Competitors come from across the country, in teams of five in order to transverse the Bluffs NWC1of La Crosse, WI. The competition doubles as both a skill and physical challenges as it takes the willing Cadets through 18 miles of snow covered trails with bitterly freezing winds. This challenge has been deemed "The Hardest Race in ROTC", and it's for obvious reasons. Cadets are encouraged to be involved in these activities because it is often through these events that Cadets receive valuable experience and build camaraderie. Many Cadets enjoy participating in ROTC extra-curricular opportunities, whether that is a physical challenge that you compete with a team or having the honor to present the Colors at an athletic event. ![]() |