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This is so very interesting a job ! alas, I am not good enough with Java ...

http://www.researchgate.net/job/867043_Senior_Freelance_Java_Developer-AI_Research_in_Music

April fool's day. How many times have I been fooled by my own folly?

Super Tuesday for Eric as well... this Monkey year is full of surprises...

so here's the joke of the day I made on facebook following Larry Krauss post about LIGO's gravitational wave annoucement: 'why Thursday? Afraid of Ash Wednesday? '... Rumor has it... it's like real happening... this time...

nutella, I'll join you to fight the good fight in 2016! ...

also R.I.P Ian Murdock

Cray-4 supercomputer processor sold on Auction for $37,500.

1st ASIC bitcoin computer by 21.co is for $399 pre-order on Amazon.

Will you spent $399 to find out if its promise of giving digital consumer a tool so they might become not only a mere consumer but more productive and thoughtful designer for other digital products that better serve all under-served sectors of our interconnected human life? What other product/place that your current budget of $399 may be better spent?
19 Sep 2015 (updated 19 Sep 2015 at 14:50 UTC) »
FP on advogato is statically linked to two lousy authorship now? I don't believe it. Have we reached THE end of diverse content?

"利出于一孔者,其国无敌;出二孔者,其兵不诎;出三孔者,不可以举兵;出四孔者,其国必亡。"

Here's my re-interpretation in English:

Whence SHIT comes from one hole, all is saved.
Whence SHIT comes from one hole and one mouth, hands are still good.
Whence SHIT comes from one hole, one mouth and two hands, one can still run away with his feet.
Whence SHIT comes from one hole, one mouth, two hands and three legs, all is doomed.

And of course, such foul language needs to be cleaned up with some compensation in another comparative reading.

盧梅坡〈雪梅〉:「梅雪爭春未肯降,騷人擱筆費評章。梅須遜雪三分白, 雪卻輸梅一段香。」這首詩從雪與梅之異同處出發,指出物各有其特色。 冬天的梅與雪,在春天隱而不見,因此引起了騷人墨客的歎惋。然也因此, 顯出梅的精神、雪的特殊。梅與雪同是冬景之一,然不同處則是梅有暗香, 雪有皚皚的白,各有各的特色,難以分出高下。這就如同每個人各有特色, 他人是替代不得的。

My rendition in English:

Ume blossoms on snow covered branches
yearn to be favored by the coming and going season
Idling scholars put away their pens
meditating on the life and death of winter blossoms

Ume ought not to subject itself to harsh winter snow
Yet snow is totally crushed by Ume's fleeting scent.
7 Aug 2015 (updated 7 Aug 2015 at 22:59 UTC) »

the other day, my kid called 9-1-1, attempting to evoke higher authority to shut me off doing the talking and scolding unafraid of his whining and crying in my own kitchen. Can you believe THAT? He says I committed crime of mental abuse. He's 13 now. He need to learn to handle other people's talking more constructively and gracefully. The best strategy if one doesn't like anybody or any group's talking, is to leave the premises after dropping his own hint of displeasing sentiment. I am all ears for any better work-around ... currently browsing http://labix.org/lunatic-python

18 Jul 2015 (updated 1 Aug 2015 at 17:17 UTC) »

note time stamp is NOT available? automated software UI is NOT reliable and compatible if their target is human individuals, not other software bots!


Senior Analyst, Data Insights And Reporting Job
Location: New York, NY, USA
Company: Bloomberg
Job Requisition Number:46560

The Role:

Bloomberg currently has a job opportunity for a Senior Analyst within the Global Accounting Operations department located in New York, NY. This position is primarily responsible for supporting Global Accounting Operations and the various businesses through reporting, dynamic analyses and driving improved data insights. In addition, this position identifies opportunities for systematic reporting and will partner with the SAP Solutions Center for the technical expertise required. We are seeking an enthusiastic self-starter who is motivated to deliver and drive useful reporting with analytical insights as well as successfully partners across the organization, with the proven ability to work well independently and on a team.

Key responsibilities for this position fall into three main categories: Reporting & Financial Analysis, Process & Systems, and Business Partnering.

Reporting & Financial Analysis: Provide practical counsel to business partners, internal customers and management in order to drive business results through the insightful use of financial analysis techniques, tools and concepts.

- Extract and manipulate complicated system data with standard data validation techniques
- Provide guidance to business partners around reporting requirements
- Create dashboards to provide consistency of data usage and transparency of business results
- Incorporate analytical insights to assist managers and decision makers
- Incorporate due diligence activities to ensure accuracy and completeness of results

Process & Systems: Understand and facilitate the integration of business processes, people and relevant technology, in order to identify, configure and communicate useful information, and to proactively assist with business decision making across the organization.

- Automate ad hoc and recurring reporting
- Evaluate, refine and implement procedural and operational control within your daily activities
- Effectively support decisions on more complex issues, giving consideration to relevant costs, benefits and risks
- Leverage the SAP Solutions Center for technical expertise on system data and automation

Business Partnering: Proactively assisting with change and influencing others across the organization in support of department goals and objectives through the delivery of reporting and analysis.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree with a preferred concentration in Finance, Accounting and/or Computer Information Sciences
- Minimum of 5 - 10 years of relevant experience
- Excellent knowledge of key accounting support functions, particularly Procure-to-Pay. Additionally knowledge of Order-to-Cash and Fixed Assets is a plus
- Financial reporting experience
- Knowledge of procedural and system controls and data validation techniques
- Ability to determine technical requirements for a project
- Advanced MS Excel skills
- Works well under pressure and is able to course correct when faced with unexpected challenges
- Ability to multi-task and perform well within a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- An independent worker, self-starter and solid team player with a strong work ethic and positive, can-do attitude
- Strong presence and communication skills, with ability to interact well with Senior Management
- SAP/Business Warehouse knowledge a plus
- Data modeling expertise a plus
- Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and financial internal controls a plus
- Knowledge of SQL server (version 2008 or higher) a plus
- Experience working on a Master Data initiative is a plus

The Company:

Bloomberg delivers critical information in a world where information matters. We give influential decision makers in business, finance and government a competitive edge by connecting them to a dynamic network of news, people and ideas. To do that, we need a constant flow of ideas, energy and innovation-which is where you come in.

At Bloomberg, you will have the opportunity to go above and beyond and to take risks. Be a part of an organization that is entering new markets, launching new ventures and pushing boundaries. Our ever-expanding array of technology, data, news and media services fosters innovation and empowers clients-and offers nearly limitless opportunities for career growth.

Job Segment: Database, ERP, Data Analyst, SAP, SQL, Technology, Data

张太雷:“八一事件”之经过
张太雷 刊发时间:2010-08-07 01:31:40 人民网  [字体:大 中 小] 
  张太雷报告——“八一事件”之经过,失败原因及其出路

  (在一九二七年十月十五日南方局广东省委联席会议席上)这个报告分开几方面说:

  (一)政策决定之经过

  我们首先说明向〔白〕中央决定南昌八一暴动,是决定在四省秋收暴动以后。此时解释要以农民为主力,去进行土地革命,并未丝赢依赖军事力量。后来南昌客观上容许我们动作,中央决定要动。但只认定南昌暴动是四省暴动中的一部分,仅仅是土地革命的一个帮助。希望军队到广东来,能够与广东农民暴动打成一片,绝不是希望单纯军事的胜利,因为这是没有意思的。在南昌开办的时候,平山同志主张干,但他主张干的原因说是:贺龙主张,叶挺也同意干,故他也主张干,这完全是军事冒险的运动,绝不是如中央决定去干的政策一样。当时秋白把南昌的决议由浔带到汉口,中央已决定对张发奎的态度,如张不与汪精卫联络则到东江之后始解决之,否则在浔便解决他。故赞成南昌的决定,并派恩来去主持。同时国际亦决定要干,内容详细我虽不知,但决定要于我是知道的。后中央又派国焘去,意思是要他去鼓动同志更坚决执行中央的政策,不料国焘假传圣旨,说国际不主张干,他亦极力反对干,此时反而平山主张动成为拥护新政策的一个人,国焘这不仅损失个人的信仰,而且是损失中央的威信,因为他是中央派去的。故此次国焘的行动,实应受处分。因为这样结果致使这次动成为平山所领导,自然这个运动也变成了军事的投机。

  (二)政治上的错误

  这次军行所至,与土地革命毫无关系,未曾帮助农民有蓬蓬勃勃的斗争,沿途只知道叫军士怎样守纪律不扰民。可以说这次我们的军阀〔队〕,不是什么革命军,只算是王者之师秋毫无犯。不准军士抢土豪劣绅地主之财物,甚至鸡犬亦不能擅取,宁愿饿肚,还算在彭湃乡村中杀了几十人。我们军队到的地方,并没到乡村中去骚乱,杀戮土劣,闻在汀州捉了十人,亦只勒索数万元了事。到了汕头,更是沉寂,其情形闻之便要下泪,什么宣传,筹款打反动派,一概没有甚么,闻说曾招集了一个大会,标语传单不多。见警察就跑了,我们不知把工农分子去代替,反去找回旧的,始有人站岗,至兵舰陆战队上岸那天,警察竟为内应。我们对警察还这样不忍杀戮,甚而至公安局的名义都不肯改为政治保卫团,这虽然很小的事情,亦足见他〔我〕们保守关〔观〕念太深。

  各地农民亦没有得到军队的帮助,潮汕农民亦可〔未)动。同阳〔11〕农民自动起来,亦只派军队甚少去援助。普宁城派了一营人,攻西城,军队竟从防军之要求,不准农民入城大杀土劣。农民是非常不满意,觉得我们的军队与其他军队没有什么分别。大家都〈以为〉把敌人打了克复广州,甚么问题都可解决了,遂不注意怎样趁军队力量所及的地方去负起帮土地革命进行之任务,这与国民党划分军政时期宪政时期的观念错误是一样的。

  (三)军事上的错误

  军事上的错误亦是跟着政治上的错误而来的,譬如国焘不主张在南昌动作,因为是对张发奎有许多幻想。就是临走的前夜亦与张发奎作很长的谈话,而且说还有希望。军事上的错误在南昌动作开始的时候就有,就是对蔡廷楷部,过于相信,以为他不会背叛,迟迟不解决他,致被中途逃走,同时影响到二十军。不然,多了几千兵或不至有这样利害的失败。同时军事计划因为想念取广州,所以行军是很快的,沿途抛弃枪枝大炮无数,死人亦多,然后至会昌又折回,不由筠门岭〔12〕入,以为给养困难,其实并不是事实。裕叶〔13〕去平远回来报告,筠门岭一带给养都可能的。这又当进不进的贻误时机,使敌人能够集中。

  其次军队中的侦探工作做得不好,敌军作战计划与人数完全不知,汤坑之后仍是乱摸的。还有就是主力军队不集中,二十五师竟调去三河坝,遂为敌人击断不能援救。总之,这次失败,是军事行动与东江农民没有联络,鼓起土地革命之高潮,与农民暴动打成一片。

  (四)我们应有之认识

  此次的失败,很明白的告诉我们,单纯军事的投机,没有唤起广大农民起来,必然失败的。但经过这次之后,有些人根本会怀疑到农民,以为农民没有力量,这个错误观念,我们应该严厉反对的。

  (五)目前的方针

  目前工作方针,与前大不相同的,就是以前还有些妥协存在:一、以前五十亩以下土地不没收的,这实在是土地革命的障碍,以后便一切地主(小地主在内)的土地都要一概没收,澈底的干去;二、以前还是用国民党旗帜去号召,以后便不要了,改用红旗。以前只限于宣传苏维埃,以后便要真正建设工农兵代表会。表面上似乎与前所差无几,实际已大大不同,就在换红旗一点看来,已表现出我们的坚决。

  我们现在要放胆去干,不应象以前太规矩,要平民式的干,不要有仁慈,打破好人的观念,对土豪应该乱杀,绝对不要恐怕冤枉了。我们必须接近新的精神,抛弃一切旧有的观念,甚至以前是很好。根据此政策,我们的工作是:

  一、二十五师已退彰〔漳〕州,约二千余人,二十四师已到海陆丰一带,约有千把人,贺部师长已叛,但闻兵士脱离者数百人。我们现在要决定他们去做政治的流寇,不应象过去只注重掠夺政治经济的中心,他们每到一地,便要杀土豪劣绅,帮助农民起来便要组织工农政府,扩大宣传,我们不是希望一定要这个政权能够稳固很久。

  二、军队一律改工农革命军,指挥在参谋团,实则直接受南方局指挥,不致再成为单纯军事投机行动,旗帜改红旗。

  三、各地且仍应积极准备,有机会便起来。

  四,革命委员会要改组,权属中央,名单更要中央决定。至各省要不要革委,由中央决定。至将来革委之产生,或可招集全国工农兵代表会,或某一种形式。其余各条,在目前工作纲领〔14〕上面已有写出,现不重述。我们有个问题,就是以后是否还有希望,革命前途是否高潮?我们可以肯定说,是高潮的,有希望的。我们从主观方面说,自军事失利后,海陆丰农民仍继续的奋斗,打贺部叛军,十四日广州海员示威大运动,自动夺取工会,打工贼,至海南农民占据五县,组织政府,现仍有占据全岛之希望,武汉湘农民仍旧在奋斗中。再从敌人方面说,全国已入混战局面,冯张之争,晋奉之争,唐生智与南京之冲突已明显,周凤歧何应钦亦交恶日甚,李张因我军失利,而成李张黄鼎虽而三之势,日在准备伙并之中。我们的失败,并未促成敌人的团结,反促成敌人的冲突。反一方面说,我们因这次失败使我们不再幻想单纯的军事行动,而知道只有靠自己的力量。假使这次我们胜利了,前途可否乐观还是怀疑的。因同志中多仍充满旧的观念,党的力量又弱,同志中竟有争领袖的表现,胜利了恐也不是革命的胜利。

  总之,我们得到了此次教训,必须抛弃过去的错误观念,澈底执行党的新政策,这样的胜利才是真正的胜利。

  根据一九二七年十月三十曰出版的《中央通信》第七期刊印

注释:

  〔11〕原文如此,疑为“揭阳”之误。

  〔12〕筠门岭,在江西省会昌县南部。

  〔13〕裕叶,兰裕业。

  〔14〕这个纲领是一九二七年十月十五日南方局、广东省委联席会议通过的。由广东省委第十四号通告发出。纲领认为“广东土地革命运动仍是高涨,暴动的计划仍应继续实现,现在的暴动不应停止,而应努力扩大。”纲领决定了当前的行动方针十条,主要内容是:一、只有靠“土地革命的主力军”工农力量起来,才能得到胜利。军队应与农民的革命力量打一片,不应认为是土地革命的主力。以后应当注意于农工群众自动的革命运动之发展与扩大。二、废除国民革命军的名义,改称工农革命军,废除青天白日旗,改用红旗,以斧、镰为标志。三、革命武装绝对受南方局领导,应成为农民暴动的有力导火线,切忌作成“单纯军事行动”。四、各地工农应扩大本地的政治或经济斗争,扩大到夺取政权。五、扩大土地革命与建立工农兵政权的宣传。六、加强敌军工作,促进敌军的分化,发展在士兵中的组织与影响,反对幻想与军阀妥协或其他“政客式的军事投机的行为。”七、发动农民武装起来,争夺土地与政权,杀戮土豪劣绅,没收其财产。八、有计划地筹措工农革命军的给养,不得扰乱农民。九、中央革命委员会仍秘密存在与活动。十、公开宣传党的主张与共产主义,发展党的组织与农民协会、工会的组织。

http://blog.nuclearsecrecy.com/2012/10/18/who-knew-about-radiation-sickness-and-when/

2 Jun 2015 (updated 2 Jun 2015 at 16:54 UTC) »

reading Report of the Subcommittee on Department of Justice Oversight
Committee on the Judiciary
United States Senate
published December 20, 2001
Report on the Government's Handling
of the Investigation and Prosecution
of Dr. Wen Ho Lee

http://fas.org/irp/congress/2001_rpt/whl.html

btw, I am relieved somewhat to learn that Temple Univ. Provost was quoted of saying 'Dr. Xi is a man of good integrity' although I am amused by language used in this report.
source:
http://www.worldmag.com/2015/05/too_nice_to_be_a_spy


“I would emphasis that I am exactly that — I’m an acting chair,” Napolitano told USA TODAY College. “I’m not here to make any changes. … If I was to be very optimistic I would say this would all be over in a couple of weeks and (Xi) would come back here to run things.”

source: http://college.usatoday.com/2015/05/29/temple-department-chair-accused-of-sharing-tech-secrets-with-chinese-government/

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