cali FLEXIBLE DLL (DELAY LOCKED LOOP) CALIBRATION By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Jun 2017 08:00:00 EDT A memory device performs DLL (delay locked loop) calibration in accordance with a DLL calibration mode configured for the memory device. A host controller can configure the calibration mode based on operating conditions for the memory device. The memory device includes an input/output (I/O) interface circuit and a delay locked loop (DLL) circuit coupled to control I/O timing of the I/O interface. A control circuit of the memory device selectively enables and disables DLL calibration in accordance with the DLL calibration mode. When selectively enabled, the DLL calibration is to operate at a time interval identified by the DLL calibration mode, and when selectively disabled, the DLL calibration is to cease or refrain from DLL calibration operations. Full Article
cali ACCESSING LOCALIZED APPLICATIONS IN A COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Jun 2017 08:00:00 EDT A wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) may receive a system information block (SIB) associated with proximity related localized applications broadcasted by an eNodeB. The WTRU may receive in response to sent location information, a proximity detection associated with another WTRU associated with the proximity related localized application. The transceiver may also receive scheduling information for a proximity related localized application and for other applications where a first radio network temporary identifier (RNTI) is for scheduling information for the proximity related localized application and a second RNTI is for scheduling information for the other applications. Full Article
cali Wood kiln moisture measurement calibration and metering methods By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:00:00 EST A moisture metering calibration method and system for, e.g., determining the moisture lumber within a lumber drying kiln is disclosed. Calibration of moisture indicative electrical signals obtained from, e.g., moisture sensing capacitive plates spaced apart within a stack of drying lumber is performed, wherein long lengths (e.g., up to 1000 linear feet or more) of coaxial cable can be used for transmitting the signals, and effectively removing signal anomalies induced in such cabling so that accurate lumber moisture measurements result. Such extended cable lengths provides flexibility with respect to placement of electronic moisture metering equipment. This flexibility allows such equipment to be placed in an environmentally-controlled enclosure, rather than on the weather exposed exterior of a kiln whose lumber is being monitored. Full Article
cali Electronic caliper configured to generate power for measurement operations By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2015 08:00:00 EDT An electronic caliper generates power for measurement operations. The caliper comprises a scale member, a slider, a signal processing portion configured to measure a displacement between the scale member and slider, a power generating arrangement attached to the slider comprising a gear assembly configured to rotate in response to a force provided through a power generating handle to the gear assembly by a user moving the power generating handle relative to the gear assembly, and a power generator coupled to the gear assembly and configured to rotate in response to force provided by the rotating gear assembly and provide power to the signal processing portion. The power generating arrangement generates power as the user moves the power generating handle, and the power generating arrangement contributes a motion resistance force component of at most 20N as the user moves the power generating handle with a maximum manual acceleration. Full Article
cali Computing device and method for calibrating star probe of image measuring machine By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Tue, 26 May 2015 08:00:00 EDT In a method for calibrating a star probe of an image measuring machine, the star probe includes one or more probe heads. Probe configuration information for the star probe is configured when there is no probe configuration file of the star probe stored in a storage device of the image measuring machine, and one of the probe heads to be calibrated is selected from the star probe. The method calibrates a radius value of the selected probe head, and calibrates the deviation between the center point of the selected probe head and the focus of the camera lens. The method further generates a star probe model of the star probe according to the probe configuration information and the probe calibration information, and displays the star probe model of the star probe on a display device of the image measuring machine. Full Article
cali PHASE LOCKED LOOP AND ASSOCIATED METHOD FOR LOOP GAIN CALIBRATION By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Jun 2017 08:00:00 EDT A phase locked loop (PLL) includes a controllable oscillator, a charge pump, a type II loop filter, a frequency divider, a phase error processing circuit, a phase frequency detector and a phase alignment circuit. The controllable oscillator generates an oscillating signal. The charge pump circuit generates a charge pump output in a calibration mode. The type II loop filter generates a first control signal to the controllable oscillator according to the charge pump output. The frequency divider performs frequency division upon the oscillating signal for generating a feedback signal. The phase error processing circuit outputs an adjusting signal by comparing a reference signal with the feedback signal. The phase frequency detector generates a detection signal by comparing the feedback signal and the reference signal. The phase alignment circuit generates a second control signal in the calibration mode. Full Article
cali Disc Brake, Brake Caliper, and Brake Rotary Lever By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Jun 2017 08:00:00 EDT A disc brake, preferably a compressed air-actuated disc brake, in particular for a motor vehicle, has a brake application mechanism with a brake rotary lever, at least one spindle unit having a threaded rod screwed into a bridge, and a brake caliper. The caliper frames an edge region of a brake disc. The brake caliper has a brake application portion and a caliper back which are connected together via tie bars. The brake application mechanism with the brake rotary lever is received in the brake application portion of the brake caliper from an application face side of the brake disc. The brake application portion of the brake caliper has a first region, in which the application mechanism and a force transmission portion of the brake rotary lever are arranged, a second region, which is formed as a lever housing, and a lever portion for the brake rotary lever. A support wall with a bearing portion, which forms a pivot bearing with a brake rotary lever axis that runs parallel to the brake disc, for the brake rotary lever is arranged between the first region and the second region. Full Article
cali BRAKE CALIPER WITH BRAKE PAD TIMING AND RETRACTION CONTROLLER WITH LOCK-CONNECTION By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Jun 2017 08:00:00 EDT A brake caliper is provided with a timing and retraction controller, a brake pad and a lock-connection comprising an engaging component and a locking component. The timing and retraction controller adjusts brake timing, eliminates parasitic brake losses and dampens out-of-plane vibration between the brake pad and rotor. The brake caliper includes a housing disposed over a brake rotor; first and second opposing brake pads extendably and retractably mounted on opposite sides of the caliper housing, brake pistons that extend and retract the brake pads into and out of frictional engagement with the rotor, and brake pad timing and retraction controllers disposed on opposite sides of the caliper housing. Each controller includes a Belleville spring or other resilient member with a short compression travel limited to between about 1.50 mm and 0.025 mm. The short stroke Belleville spring of each controller applies a hold-off force against the extension force of the brake pistons that slightly delays brake pad extension and slightly reduces brake pad clamping force against the rotor, thereby advantageously providing a front wheel braking bias when applied to the rear wheels of a vehicle. The restorative force applied by the short stroke Belleville forcefully and uniformly retracts the brake pad from the rotor, eliminating parasitic brake losses, and dampening out-of-plane vibration between the brake pad and rotor. Full Article
cali DISC BRAKE CALIPER By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Jun 2017 08:00:00 EDT A disc brake (10) of the type including a pivoting lever having eccentric journals which act on a pair of tappets is disclosed. The tappets are adjusted in length by rotation, and each tappet has a tappet gear (22). A centrally located intermediate gear (24) is provided between the tappet gears to form a gear train, synchronizing the rotation of the two tappets and therefore ensuring that they remain the same length. The centrally located intermediate gear (24) includes a socket (26) for receiving a centrally located adjuster. The adjuster may be installed and removed from the disc brake through an aperture at the rear of the brake caliper, without any substantial disassembly of the brake and without de-synchronizing the tappets or even interrupting the gear train between the tappets. Full Article
cali Hierarchically Elaborated Phased-Array Antenna Modules and Method of Calibration By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Jun 2017 08:00:00 EDT An apparatus consisting of hierarchically elaborated antenna modules is calibrated by steps. Although the AWV can be calculated mathematically based on the required phase shift values of each antenna element for a beam direction to compensate for signal delay. However, in practice, due to hardware implementation imperfection, coupling in signal path for each antenna element within hardware, inaccuracies of implementations, physical misalignment, the mathematically generated AWV does not necessarily provide alignment between transmit beam and receive beam. This subset is sufficient is all practical operation. The subset of AWVs are typically called codebook and the receiver beam points to different direction by using a AWV within the codebook. Full Article
cali Final fabrication and calibration steps for hierarchically elaborated phased-array antenna and subarray manufacturing process By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Jun 2017 08:00:00 EDT A process writes phase shift error correction values into a phased-array antenna to normalize a range of manufacturing variances. An axial ratio is determined for an antenna weight vector (AWV) by making multiple measurements with the horn of a test antenna mechanically rotating from 0 to 180 degree or with dual polarization test antenna. For calibration of the whole array, each subarray is treated in the same fashion as equivalent to an antenna element in the subarray calibration. The subarray is electronically rotated as a whole (all elements rotated by the same phase shift value) from 0 to 360 degree during the full array calibration. Due to small power variation among AWVs, calibration solely by REV results fail to consistently converge to resolution. Accordingly, the apparatus measures and compares axial ratios. During final fabrication, the apparatus programs an AWV with best axial ratio into each non-transitory array element. Full Article
cali FLASH ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTER CALIBRATION By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Jun 2017 08:00:00 EDT An analog-to-digital converter (ADC) is a device that can include a reference shuffler and a loop filter. An ADC can achieve better performance with incremental adjustment of a pointer of the reference shuffler, changing coefficients of the loop filter, and storing calibration codes of the ADC in a non-volatile memory. By incrementally adjusting a pointer of the reference shuffler, a calibration can be performed more efficiently than with a random adjustment of the pointer. By temporarily changing the loop filter coefficients, a greater amount of activity can be introduced into the loop filter. This activity can allow the calibration to proceed more efficiently. By storing the calibration codes in a non-volatile memory, a search space for calibration codes can be reduced. Thus, a calibration can occur more quickly, and the calibration itself can be improved. Full Article
cali FREQUENCY-DOMAIN ADC FLASH CALIBRATION By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Jun 2017 08:00:00 EDT A flash analog-to-digital converter (ADC) includes comparators that convert an analog input signal to a digital output signal. Offsets of these comparators introduce noise and can hurt the performance of the ADC. Thus, these comparators are calibrated using calibration codes. Conventional calibration methods determine these calibration codes by removing the ADC from an input signal. Otherwise, it is difficult to distinguish the noise from the signal in the calibration measurement. In contrast, an embodiment can determine the calibration codes while the ADC converts the input signal to a digital signal. Such an embodiment can be achieved by a frequency-domain technique. In an embodiment employing a frequency-domain power meter, an input signal can be removed from the power measurement. This removal enables accurate measurement of in-band noise without having the measurement be corrupted by input signal power. Full Article
cali Over a Million California Students Lack Access to Remote Learning By www.eastbayexpress.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 01:00:00 -0700 More than a month since officials closed schools due to Covid-19, California leaders said a two-week blitz led by First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom has brought in 70,000 computers and other devices that will be distributed to needy students this week. Gov. Gavin Newsom has stressed the importance of distance learning and education multiple times during the past month—even talking about helping his own children with school work.… Full Article News
cali Sound Generating System with Calibration By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Thu, 25 May 2017 08:00:00 EDT A system for remotely generating sound from a musical instrument includes a calibration system to improve the quality of the sound produced by the musical instrument. In one embodiment, the system includes an input configured to receive a signal representative of the sound of a first musical instrument, an exciter for converting the signal to mechanical vibrations, a coupling interface for coupling the mechanical vibrations into a second musical instrument, and a calibration system for altering the signal sent to the exciter. Full Article
cali MULTI-SPECTRAL RADIO-FREQUENCY LOCALIZATION TECHNIQUES AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Jun 2017 08:00:00 EDT A device comprising: a receive antenna configured to receive a first radio-frequency (RF) signal having a first center frequency; a first transmit antenna configured to transmit a second RF signal having a second center frequency that is a harmonic of the first center frequency; a second transmit antenna configured to transmit a third RF signal having a third center frequency that is a harmonic of the first center frequency and is different from the second center frequency; first circuitry, coupled to the receive antenna and to the first transmit antenna, configured to generate the second RF signal using the first RF signal and provide it to the first transmit antenna for transmission; and second circuitry, coupled to the receive antenna and to the second transmit antenna, configured to generate the third RF signal using the first RF signal and provide it to the second transmit antenna for transmission. Full Article
cali UNIVERSAL, MODULAR TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED MRI PHANTOM FOR CALIBRATED ANISOTROPIC AND ISOTROPIC IMAGING INCLUDING HOLLOW FLUID FILLED TUBULAR TEXTILES FOR CALIBRATED ANISOTROPIC IMAGING By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Jun 2017 08:00:00 EDT A universal, modular, temperature controlled MRI phantom for calibration and validation for anisotropic and isotropic imaging comprises an outer insulating shell configured to be received within an MRI chamber; an inner shell received within the outer insulating shell; a fluid conduits adjacent the inner shell for receiving temperature controlling fluid or gas cycling there-through; and a series of stacked layers of frames containing test points for the MRI phantom, each layer including at least one fiducial and including at least some anisotropic imaging test points in at least one frame and at least one isotropic imaging test point in at least one frame. The anisotropic imaging comprises hollow tubular textile fibers, wherein each hollow tubular fiber has an outer diameter of less than 50 microns and an inner diameter of less than 20 microns, wherein at least some hollow tubular fibers are filled with a fluid. Full Article
cali CALIBRATION SYSTEM FOR A POWER METER By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Jun 2017 08:00:00 EDT A system for calibration of power meters. Full Article
cali RAY CALIBRATION DEVICE AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF, AND RADIATION IMAGING SYSTEM AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Jun 2017 08:00:00 EDT The present disclosure provides a ray calibration device and a working method thereof, and a radiation imaging system and a working method thereof, and belongs to the field of radiation imaging technology. The present disclosure can solve the problems that the existing calibration devices have low calibration efficiency and require relatively large spaces. The ray calibration device of the present disclosure includes a driving part, a cam part and a calibration part, wherein the calibration part is located below the cam part; the driving part is adapted to drive the cam part to rotate; and the cam part is adapted to exert a force on the calibration part to enable the calibration part to move into a ray area downwards. Full Article
cali Monitoring Liquid Chromatography Elution to Determine When to Perform a Lockmass Calibration By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Jun 2017 08:00:00 EDT A method of mass spectrometry is disclosed that comprises acquiring mass spectral data during a single experimental run or acquisition of a mass spectrometer and determining a first time T during the single experimental run or acquisition for calibrating the mass spectrometer. The step of determining the first time T further comprises determining a time when the mass spectral data being acquired during the single experimental run or acquisition is equal to or below a threshold. The mass spectrometer is then calibrated by introducing calibrant or lockmass ions at the first time T. Full Article
cali Reem's California Has Closed By www.eastbayexpress.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 04:00:00 -0700 Noted restaurateur Reem Assil has decided to close her Fruitvale restaurant, Reem's California. "From the bottom of our hearts, we'd like to thank everyone who has supported us in keeping our humble oakland restaurant operation a force in our community.… Full Article
cali California Intends to Declare BPA a Reproductive Hazard By www.eastbayexpress.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:56:33 -0800 California today announced its intent to declare bisphenol A a reproductive hazard. Under a state law known as Prop 65, warning signs would be required for consumer items that contain a certain high level of BPA.… Full Article Blogs/News
cali SYSTEM FOR CALIBRATION OF A COMPRESSOR UNIT IN A HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM By www.freepatentsonline.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Jun 2017 08:00:00 EDT The present invention provides for a system for calibrating operation of a compressor unit in a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. A measuring device measures an operating parameter of the HVAC system at a position where the measuring device is mounted on a refrigerant line of the HVAC system. The measuring device switches states when the value of the measured operating parameter reaches a switching value. A controller estimates a value of the first operating parameter at the position where the first measuring device is mounted on the refrigerant line, and the controller determines whether the estimated first operating parameter is within a threshold percentage of the switching value. Full Article
cali Friday's Briefing: California is heading toward a deep recession; Oakland city auditor urges for quick action on budget By www.eastbayexpress.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 04:00:00 -0700 News you don't want to miss for April 17-19: 1. "The good news: California has an $18 billion rainy day fund, the biggest in its history.… Full Article
cali Thursday's Briefing: California projects a $54 billion budget deficit; East Bay grocery store accused of price gouging By www.eastbayexpress.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 04:00:00 -0700 News you don't want to miss for May 7: Just a few months ago, California was sitting on an overflowing reserve fund. After covid-19, the state is now reconciling with a massive $54.3 billion deficit over the next fiscal year, Calmatters reports.… Full Article Blogs/News
cali Calibre of all-female Big Brother line-up doesn't live up to billing By www.dailyecho.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 17 Nov 2017 19:04:18 +0000 X FACTOR and Strictly Come Dancing have come to mean it's nearly time for Father Christmas to fall down the chimney of TV addicts. Full Article
cali California Judge Dismisses Sex Tape Lawsuit Against Kevin Hart By www.aceshowbiz.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 01:30:02 +0000 The 'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle' actor is no longer facing a sex tape lawsuit in California after a judge decided to throw the case out of the court. Full Article celebrity Kevin Hart
cali #676 - Frank Caliendo By thechurchofwhatshappeningnow.libsyn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Apr 2019 07:05:02 +0000 Frank Caliendo, stand up comedian seen on Mad TV and ESPN, joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt LIVE in studio. This podcast is brought to you by: Quip - Go to getquip.com/joey and try their dentist designed electric toothbrush. When you go to getquip.com/joey you get your first refill pack FREE with a quip electric tooth brush. Manscaped - Get 20% off your first order and a travel bag if you purchase “The Perfect Package” at manscaped.com and use the code CHURCH Onnit.com. Use Promo code CHURCH for a 10% discount at checkout. Full Article
cali Blake Shelton + Gwen Stefani Buy $13 Million California Mansion By tasteofcountry.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 21:27:22 GMT It's absolutely spectacular! Continue reading… Full Article Country Music News Country Music Pictures Country Stars' Houses Original Features Special Features Blake Shelton Gwen Stefani
cali Get 20% off Sonarworks Reference 4 sound calibration software By rekkerd.org Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 17:48:27 +0000 Plugin Boutique has launched a sale on Sonarworks Reference 4, offering 20% the sound calibration software for a limited time. Reference 4 removes unwanted coloration from studio speakers and headphones. Sonarworks is on a mission to ensure everybody hears sound the way it was meant to be. Across all devices. Calibrate sound on your current […] The post Get 20% off Sonarworks Reference 4 sound calibration software appeared first on rekkerd.org. Full Article News Sales and promotions AAX AU headphones Plugin Boutique RTAS sale Sonarworks speakers tools VST
cali Vocalisa Slavic Women’s Choir by Impact Soundworks on sale for $39.99 USD By rekkerd.org Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 08:02:35 +0000 Audio Plugin Deals has launched a two week sale on Vocalisa Slavic Women’s Choir, offering a 69% discount on the Kontakt library by Impact Soundworks. Discover the powerful sound of Slavic (Bulgarian-style) singing as performed by an all-female chorus: sopranos, mezzos, altos, soloist, and full choir. Vocalisa features many important syllables and consonants idiomatic to […] The post Vocalisa Slavic Women’s Choir by Impact Soundworks on sale for $39.99 USD appeared first on rekkerd.org. Full Article News Sales and promotions Samples and sound libraries Audio Plugin Deals choir Impact Soundworks Kontakt sale
cali Neural DSP releases Fortin Cali Suite amplifier effect plugin By rekkerd.org Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 08:20:54 +0000 Neural DSP has announced availability of its new Fortin Cali Suite, a 3-channel guitar amp effect plugin. The plugin aims to cover the cleanest vintage tones, classic hot rod British styles, and rich high gain distortion. The Fortin Cali reflects the history of Fortin Amplification, culminating in a 50w amplifier that covers the cleanest vintage […] The post Neural DSP releases Fortin Cali Suite amplifier effect plugin appeared first on rekkerd.org. Full Article Effect plugins News AAX amplifier AU guitar Neural DSP VST
cali Nina Sun Eidsheim – The Race of Sound: Listening, Timbre, and Vocality in African American Music By neural.it Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 13:28:49 +0000 Duke University Press, ISBN-13: 978-0822368687, English, 288 pages, 2019, USA Eidsheim starts this book by introducing ‘the acousmatic question’ (“who’s this, who’s speaking?”) to discuss the dichotomy between a sound and its source before and → Full Article Reviews acousmatic audio art book
cali California Gun Safety By www.kalw.org Published On :: Wed, 18 Jul 2018 23:56:39 +0000 On this week's Your Legal Rights, the current state of California gun safety regulation -- host Jeffrey Hayden welcomes Nafiz Ahmed, certified criminal law specialist, California Board of Legal Specialization, State Bar of California. Questions for Nafiz and Jeffrey? Please call toll-free 866-798-8255. Full Article
cali How California's For-Profit Nursing Homes Became COVID-19 Hotspots By www.kalw.org Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 08:00:00 +0000 On this edition of Your Call, we're discussing rampant coronavirus outbreaks in nursing homes around the country. In California, approximately one-third of all COVID-related deaths are tied to nursing facilities. Full Article
cali The Case of the Vanishing Firefish - California Symphony: Brahms Fest - Snapshot @ West Edge Opera By www.kalw.org Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 22:22:27 +0000 This week, on another web-exclusive edition of Open Air, KALW’s weekly radio magazine for the Bay Area performing arts, host David Latulippe talks with co-founder and director Vinita Sud Belani from theatre company EnActe Arts, about The Case of the Vanishing Firefish , a fantasy fiction voyage inspired by both Harry Potter and The Da Vinci Code . Full Article
cali Get to know your farmer at California’s first farmers market By www.kalw.org Published On :: Fri, 02 Feb 2018 01:25:45 +0000 Alemany Farmers Market started during WWII to support rural farms near San Francisco. Throughout the market’s evolution, its maintained modest prices, diverse customers, and a “local first” attitude towards selling produce. You’ll find an assortment of Latin and Southeast Asian ingredients unlike anywhere else, and it’s open every Saturday, all year long. Full Article
cali Warning System Down: California’s Deadliest Fires By reveal.prx.org Published On :: Sat, 10 Mar 2018 05:05:24 -0000 Wildfires raged across Northern California in October, burning through the state’s famed Napa and Sonoma wine regions. In all, more than 170 blazes ripped across an area the size of Maryland and Delaware combined. Scores awoke to flames at their doors, and 44 people were killed in the deadliest fire event in state history. On this episode of Reveal, we team up with KQED to examine what led to delays in evacuations and why so many fire victims received no warnings at all. As wildfires grow more intense, are first responders keeping up? — Head over to revealnews.org for more of our reporting. Follow us on Facebook at fb.com/ThisIsReveal and on Twitter @reveal. And to see some of what you’re hearing, we’re also on Instagram @revealnews. Full Article California Climate Change Development Disaster Emergency Emergency Response Fire Fire Department Firefighters Firefighting First Responders Health Infrastructure Investigation KQED Napa News & Politics PG&E Podcast Real Estate Santa Rosa Sonoma Utility Wildfires Wine Country
cali Due To New California Law, Uber Allows Some Drivers To Set Their Own Rates By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 21:56:00 +0000 Uber is testing a new feature in California that allows some drivers to set their own rates. The move comes in response to a new state law that requires more companies to convert their contract workers to employees, which means offering them benefits and added protections. Companies including Uber, Lyft and delivery app Postmates argue that doing so would upend their business model and eliminate the flexibility inherent to the gig economy. Uber is currently testing a feature at airports in Sacramento, Palm Springs and Santa Barbara that allows drivers to increase fares in 10% increments, up to five times the base rate. Riders are then matched with the lowest fare. In the coming days, Uber says it will also allow drivers to decrease their prices below the base rate and opt out of surge pricing. It's part of an effort to give drivers more control — and bolster the argument that they're truly contractors rather than employees. The company acknowledges the experiment could have unexpected Full Article
cali Someone to design and implement a simple, attractive static web page (bay area, california) By jobs.metafilter.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 08:22:42 -0800 Forgive me for the following display of ignorance. I'm looking for someone to develop a simple and attractive static website. I'm agnostic about the development framework. The functionality needed would be a simple landing page that functions as about/contact and a page that would act as a form where users could upload a file (~25MB .wav). The files would be automatically uploaded to Dropbox or Google Drive, etc. (whatever is easiest). I have no visual assets (logos, images, etc.). I have some examples of design I have in mind as models (Jekyll pages, etc.) that I can share with you. I have never hired anyone for a project of this kind, so I don't know what common practice is re: contract pay, but I have a soft budget of ~1,000USD. I don't yet have a domain registered anywhere. Full Article hugo jekyll programming webdesign webdevelopment webflow
cali California to Mail All Voters Ballots for November Election By www.nytimes.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 01:35:34 +0000 Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday made California the first state to alter its plans for the general election in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article Voter Registration and Requirements United States Politics and Government Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Newsom Gavin Voting and Voters California
cali Practicality and Everydayness By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT Everyday life has its challenges, even in the small things. Join Pastor Doug and Pastor Ross in this episode of Bible Answers Live as they give listeners Biblical solutions to those everyday vexes : dealing with difficult people, taking care of the smaller chores on Sabbath, proper and practical attire for women in the daily routine and many other worries. Open your Bible with us and tune in ! Full Article Bible Answers Live
cali California wide receiver Orion Peters becomes first WSU Cougars commit in 2021 class By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 10:29:37 -0700 Inglewood (Calif.) High wide receiver Orion Peters pledged to WSU, becoming the first 2021 prospect to do so when he announced his decision on Twitter Friday night. Full Article Cougar Football Cougars Sports
cali California wide receiver Orion Peters becomes first WSU Cougars commit in 2021 class By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 10:29:37 -0700 Inglewood (Calif.) High wide receiver Orion Peters pledged to WSU, becoming the first 2021 prospect to do so when he announced his decision on Twitter Friday night. Full Article Cougar Football Cougars Sports
cali Elon Musk’s baby name isn’t just weird, it may be against California regulations By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:42:16 -0700 Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that he and his girlfriend have named their newborn boy X Æ A-12. But that might cross the line with state of California, which has limits on what parents can name their children. Full Article Lifestyle Nation Nation & World Oddities
cali Lockdown order: Where’s the ‘practicality and common sense’? By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:46:27 -0700 Gov. Jay Inslee’s continued lockdown is not giving us transparency on metrics for reopening the state. Even with the so-called “phased approach,” there’s nothing that the public can look for to know whether the next phase is in sight. The governor keeps talking about “data.” The Seattle Times publishes graphs of the daily number of […] Full Article Letters to the Editor Northwest Voices Opinion
cali Elon Musk’s baby name isn’t just weird, it may be against California regulations By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:42:16 -0700 Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that he and his girlfriend have named their newborn boy X Æ A-12. But that might cross the line with state of California, which has limits on what parents can name their children. Full Article Lifestyle Nation Nation & World Oddities
cali Lockdown order: Where’s the ‘practicality and common sense’? By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:46:27 -0700 Gov. Jay Inslee’s continued lockdown is not giving us transparency on metrics for reopening the state. Even with the so-called “phased approach,” there’s nothing that the public can look for to know whether the next phase is in sight. The governor keeps talking about “data.” The Seattle Times publishes graphs of the daily number of […] Full Article Letters to the Editor Northwest Voices Opinion
cali Elon Musk’s baby name isn’t just weird, it may be against California regulations By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:42:16 -0700 Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that he and his girlfriend have named their newborn boy X Æ A-12. But that might cross the line with state of California, which has limits on what parents can name their children. Full Article Lifestyle Nation Nation & World Oddities
cali Stock Alert: Tesla Up 4% On News Of California Plant Opening By www.rttnews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:42:30 GMT Shares of Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) are up more than 4% Friday morning. Full Article