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Far from the limelight and the glory: the Giro d'Italia seen from the back of the pack, the modern interpreters of the epic black jersey
Clink, clink, clink. Frrrr, frrrr, frrrr. Go, Go, Go. Three weeks with this soundtrack: the noise of wheels, chains, shifting gears and shouts of the public. A total of 3,563 kilometres under the belt and 21 days of hard labour. All without dreaming about that moment of glory. Watching the battle from the back or the belly of the group, accumulating water bottles for everyone, confused in the crowd of numbers and creaking chains. Eyes bulge for hours, as you dodge the handlebars of other competitors. At best a few minutes leading the pack, peddling like crazy but only when someone is missing, before the live TV coverage even starts, and when your mom and girlfriend are not even watching.
A world apart from the pageant queens and pink jerseys. For the pedal worker, this is what the Giro d'Italia is all about. Superhuman fatigue. A dark and purely painful effort, because it only takes a second to fall and the asphalt hurts. If your name is Vincenzo Nibali or Alejandro Valverde, it is easy to say that cycling is the best job in the world. But if your name always and only shows up at the end of the ranking, why bother? Why suffer hours in the saddle and work your arse off behind the scenes, without coming close to the podium and the flowers on arrival? The answer is written in one place: at the bottom of the rankings, the opposite of gold. In the not so glamorous life of the losers. The last of the support riders, who have little chance of getting a newspaper headline or a close-up on TV.
Once there was a real prize even for them: the black jersey - the prize for finishing last in the Giro. But it did not last long at all: six years from 1946 to 1951. Then it was abolished following the protests of the cyclists, because the backwards prize had become a farce. The black jersey was always better than nothing, it won over sympathy, people recognised you. And it was not merely symbolic: last place in Giro was worth a lot of money, more than placing sixth. Then the salamis, pots and pans and random freebies offered by the sponsors after each leg. It was enough to trigger a battle in the wrong direction. Sante Carollo and Luigi Malabrocca especially remind us of this: in order to come last they would hide behind a hedge or inside a barn; they would stop to drink a coffee behind a hairpin turn and then cut the finish line just in time to beat the cut-off. And we also remember Giovanni Pinarello only for the black jersey won in the 1951 spring-summer edition, the very last black jersey. Or at least we would have if "Nani" had not later become a successful bicycle manufacturer.
In the end it is Nani Pinarello's fault that Marco Coledan suddenly brought the amusing feat back into fashion. It happened on 30 May 2015. Second last, the deadly stage number 98, from Saint Vicent to Sestriere. Facio Aru was in the lead, Contador in crisis but kept the pink jersey, and Hesjedal climbed up to fifth place. Only one stage left, the usual final day parade. The numbers are in, for the ranking. But in the back something unexpected happened, and only those who remained at the finish line until the very end noticed. More than 45 minutes had passed since the first arrivals and at just 250 metres from the finish line, a huge guy in black and white stopped to lean against the barrier. Marco Coledan, a 26-year-old Trek wingman, took a trick from Malabrocca's book and waited. That morning he started in last place, so he waited. He waited for his Sante Carollo, a German speed-cycler by the name of Roger Kluge. "I fell during the first stage," Coledan recalls, "and during the race I fought off a knee infection, followed by bronchitis and a fever. I still managed to reach the last real stage and had no intention of giving up that special last place. Since I was kid, I rode Pinarello's bikes, who was from Treviso like me and recently passed away: for me it was a sort of a tribute to his story."
Coledan and Kluge crossed the finish line 53 minutes and 30 seconds after Aru. The same time for both, and a virtual black jersey for the Venetian. The jury, not convinced by his noble intentions, decided to charge Coledan a fine of 500 Swiss francs. Article 12, section 1, subsection 007 of the rules clearly states: the cyclists must always compete to the best of their ability, without distorting the competition.
Not that those who finish last make less of an effort. From the bottom of the group, the Giro is just as hard as it is from the top. "But most of all, it follows a different logic", explains Coledan, "because today the only thing that matters is the role the team assigns you. You have to complete many of the stages only to save your skin, and legs, because you will come in handy the day after. Even breaking away is not everyone, in a team of nine athletes. Usually my role is to support the sprinter, to protect him against the wind, to help him forward at the right time. Generally roles depend on the type of team you ride with. If you have a leader in the overall ranking, all efforts are focused on him. Today, in modern cycling, a ninth or tenth place counts more than any stage win".
From the start of the 99th edition of the Giro in Holland, on 6 May, Coledan was present. A few weeks earlier he was the first to fall in the Paris-Roubaix, but recovered in time. And for a few weeks he slaved away for three, assisting Ryder Hesjedal, who won the Giro in 2012. But from the outset he was one of the favourites for the opposite of the throne, the non-existent black jersey.
The name is Cheng Ji, first name Cheng, last name Ji. Another peddler who earns his salary in a different way, as a serial sprinter. His role starts at kilometre zero. His aim is to ride into an action from afar, steal a few shots and show off his jersey and sponsors' names. He intrigues the commentators, who have hours of footage to fill with speculation. He has not disappointed so far: lagging behind in the standings, he will face the decisive stage of the Giro from second last place. Two hours, six minutes and 21 seconds: this is his distance from the temporary pink jersey Bob Jungels.
His story is not so common, in hindsight. Ji chose one of the strangest sports for a Chinese man. He decided to become a professional cyclist starting from a country where riding bikes is common but not as a career. Ji used to run on foot, but there was a problem: Harbin, his city in the northeast of China, is more famous for ice sculptures than it is for runners. With Siberia just around the corner, temperatures drop to 20 degrees below zero in winter. So at a certain point Ji started sprinting, but on a bike, under a roof and in a velodrome. Then the big jump from China to Europe in 2006 and his debut in the Giro in 2007, with his entry into the Dutch Skil-Shimano team.
Born in '87, he was the first Chinese cyclist to compete and finish a major stage race, the 2012 Vuelta a España. He closed the event in 175th place. That is last, 4 hours, 32 minutes and 35 seconds after the winner Alberto Contador. Ji was also the first Chinese man to participate in the Giro d'Italia, in 2014, but that time he was unable to reach the bottom over the three weeks. The Giant cyclist returned to glory in 2014, when he was the first from his country to ride the most prestigious route: the Tour de France. He held his own despite an injury to the knee, and reached the Arc de Triomphe and Champs Elysées. Final position: 164th. Last. More than six hours after Nibali, who that year won the yellow jersey. In short: the chosen one.
Scrolling through the list of non-winners of the Giro, we find other stories like those of Coledan and Ji. Similar yet all unique. In 2014, last place was conquered by Jetse Bol: a Dutch long-distance cyclist who also knows how to sprint. But he suffered the uphill slopes. He started with blades under his feet, as a speed skater. In 2013, the honour was left to Davide Appollonio, one of the few cyclists from Molise to participate in the group.
The 2012 black jersey winner was a Spaniard, actually a Basque from Bilbao: Miguel Minguez. Another sprinter destined to finish at the back of the pack, another story ended badly. In 2012, his impressive team, the orange Euskaltel-Euskadi, closed up shop. With few results for his CV, he was unable to find another contract. And today he is 28, but watches his colleagues on TV. Jos Van Emden, on the other hand, is still passionate, competing the 2016 Giro d'Italia. The Dutch cyclist, an excellent long-distance rider, a terrible climber, took the black jersey in 2011. But he mainly remembered because three years later – in 2015 – he decided to make a marriage proposal in the middle of a time trial. He braked, performed the ritual gesture, received a fateful "yes" and resumed pedalling.
After all, this is the life of a cyclist: everything happens from the saddle of a bike; the bike almost becomes a part of you. You ride and you work hard because that is what you are good at. It is a life in which you learn to put aside your childhood dreams and the victories accumulated in your youth. You simply do your job. Because except for a few members– two, three at most – a race like the Giro is ridden only for the team. Your individual result only counts if you can compete for the pink jersey or a decent place in the standings. Or you are a sprinter, fast enough to win at least one stage. Otherwise – in 90% of cases – your job as a professional cyclist is very clear. This is modern cycling; nothing is left up to chance. You can forget the idea of breaking away and surprising everyone by unexpectedly winning a stage.
If you are a support rider, you have to do your job. Think of eating and bring the water bottles when needed; stick one centimetre behind the captain if necessary. And if the captain punctures a tyre and cannot waste time changing the wheel, you stop, unhook your wheel and pass it over, then give him a push to get started. Then someone will come to your assistance, eventually, because your time and position are not important. It is not the job of a champion, but difficult nonetheless. Even coming last after three weeks and 3,383 kilometres of fatigue, climbs and stress is an impressive feat. And if you are lucky, you might even get to wear the black jersey. Even though the black jersey no longer exists, and only did for a brief moment. Ultimately, finishing last still means finishing. Which is not for everyone.


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Josh Parsons (1973-2017)
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[The following remembrance of Josh Parsons is written by Elizabeth Barnes, Ross Cameron, and Robbie Williams]
Josh Parsons, our beloved friend, mentor, and role-model, died on April 11, 2017. He was 44. Our thoughts are with his family, and most especially with his wife, Hannah Burgess.
Josh received his PhD from ANU in 2001. He then held a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of St. Andrews, followed by appointments at UC Davis, Otago University, and Oxford University. He resigned his position at Oxford in 2016 in order to pursue an alternative career path—a choice which he discussed in a blog post—but he always maintained his deep love of philosophy.
Josh's philosophical interests were incredibly diverse—spanning metaphysics, philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, and ethics. He had a genuine passion for all things philosophical. If there was a piece of philosophy you were interested in, Josh would talk to you about it—and have insightful things to say.
His many contributions to philosophy will have long-lasting reach. To take one example, his paper 'Theories of Location' set out a new way to talk and think about how objects occupy space and time. It has set the terms of the subsequent debate to the extent that it is hard to remember how we thought about these issues prior to Josh's work. It is an achievement that resonates through a number of areas of philosophy. Issues which had previously been primarily described metaphorically—for example the debate between those who think that objects are always wholly present versus those who think that they are spread out across time—are made more precise, and more options are revealed, when viewed through the lens Josh gave us.
What was particularly striking about Josh, though, was not just the philosophy he did—it was how he did it. Josh did philosophy out of love. And he did it with kindness. He was never aggressive or condescending. He asked questions out of genuine curiosity, not out of a desire to show off or tear down. He was as eager to talk philosophy with first-year grad students as he was famous full professors. For all that his interests were often very abstract, his approach to them was deeply humane and charitable. If you came to Josh with an idea, he would be interested because you were interested, and he would want to help you make it the best it could be.
It was this approach to philosophy that made Josh such an extraordinary teacher and mentor. He could explain opaque things about the profession – this is how you revise and resubmit a paper, this is what to do when you give a talk, etc.—in a way that seemed to make tractable the previously-incomprehensible. But he also wasn't afraid to tell you when he thought professional norms were silly, or to gently mock them while explaining them. And he always encouraged you to be yourself—to do the philosophy that you love, in the way that made you happy.
This made sense, if you knew Josh, because there has probably never been a person who was more unapologetically himself. He loved obscure 80s post-punk. He wore patterned skinny jeans and quirky t-shirts. He had a bizarrely comprehensive knowledge of the avian species of the world. He built his own computers. He would invent a cocktail in your honor and would be able to tell you why every ingredient suited you. He loved playing bridge with friends, even when the friends were terrible at it. He gave every flag in the world a letter grade, and developed a comprehensive methodology for the project. And then, later, he gave the symptoms of depression letter grades too, because he brought the same off-beat, irreverent humor and humaneness to all parts of his life.
He was incredibly full of life. He is gone far too soon. And the world feels a little less magical without him.
Josh, thank you for everything you taught us, all the time and care you invested in us, all the ways you made us laugh, and all the ways you inspired us. We love you. We miss you.
Ross Cameron
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I have a love/hate relationship with my Baby Bag.
I love it because it's beautiful and practical. I hate it because I feel like I'm constantly having to restock it, check that everything I need is in it and then lugging it around everywhere. If only everything that a baby needs could fit in my handbag.
It took me a while to work out what I really needed in my Baby Bag, and as it turns out, it was only about half of the stuff I lugged around everywhere for those first few weeks.
Firstly, a practical (and pretty) baby bag. We're talking big, lots of pockets and compartments, a long strap to go over the shoulder, and handles to carry by your side. I have the Mimco Zetta baby bag, and I love it!
I carry everything I need for a change on the go. Here we have nappies, wipes, a tiny tube of nappy rash cream, hand sanitiser, change mat (came with bag), nappy sacks & a change of clothes.
To keep the nappies and wipes neatly together, I made a simple little strap to go around them with some velcro on the inside and a cute button just for whimsy.
For feeding, I carry bibs (pretty handmade ones & practical terry towelling ones), a burp cloth, bottles, a bottle/food cooler bag, food/snacks in small containers, a portable spoon & a thermos for warming bottles on the go. This part of my bag has changed many times. Miss E drank only Expressed milk for the first three months, so we had to keep the milk in the cooler bag, and take a small container and thermos full of hot water to heat the milk in. Now she's on formula, we carry a bottle of sterilised water and a thermos full of hot water to add to the bottle to get the right temperature. We've only just started venturing into the world of solids, so the spoon and food containers are new to us, so this configuration may change.
I made a heap of burp cloths myself. I'd love to say the idea was all mine, but it was Matt that suggested they be made in this shape, so that they neatly fit over the shoulder. They're made with pretty fabric on one side, and terry towelling on the other.
So that Miss E doesn't get bored when we're out and about, I also carry a floor mat that I can put down anywhere, and a couple of small, lightweight toys.
The floor mat is just a small patchwork quilt I made out of scraps, and as you can see by this crinkly photo, it lives rolled up in the baby bag ready to be pulled out when we're visiting friends or family.
This little taggy toy was something I quickly put together before Miss E was born. It's just a piece of cotton, with a mink backing, and some ribbons sewed in loops around the edge. I then attached this little plastic loop for chewing on, or attaching it to the side of the pram. Miss E loves sucking on this, so it needs to be washed regularly!
I also carry a stockpile of spare dummy's and some sunscreen, just in case.
and if the weather is as cold and gloomy as it is here now, I carry a fleece or flannelette blanket and beanie as well.
and that, is my baby bag!
For now, I long for a day when I no longer have to carry one of these everywhere I go!
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You are so creative! I love that you made the diaper strap, blanket, burp cloths and taggy blanket! And they're all so pretty!
Thanks Valerie 🙂 I enjoy making these things, and it's nice to hear other people like them too!


The Swedish Olympic ice hockey team didn't medal in 2010, but with a gold from 2006, it's unlikely they'll sneak up on anyone in 2014. They rolled out their 35 orientation camp invitees on Monday, much like America, Canada, Finland and Russia did earlier.
Henrik Lundqvist, Henrik Zetterberg and the Sedin twins rank as the biggest marquee players, while it feels strange to imagine a Swedish team without Nicklas Lidstrom and Daniel Alfredsson.
Here's the full roster, via NHL.com.
Forwards: Patrik Berglund, *Nicklas Backstrom, Jimmie Ericsson, *Loui Eriksson, *Johan Franzen, Carl Hagelin, *Patric Hornqvist, Marcus Johansson, Marcus Kruger, Gabriel Landeskog, Oscar Lindberg, Joel Lundqvist, Gustav Nyquist, Niklas Persson, *Daniel Sedin, Vancouver, *Henrik Sedin, Alexander Steen and *Henrik Zetterberg.
Defensemen: Jonas Brodin, Alexander Edler, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Jonathan Ericsson, Nicklas Grossmann, Erik Gustafsson, Victor Hedman, Niklas Hjalmarsson, Erik Karlsson, *Niklas Kronwall, *Douglas Murray, *Johnny Oduya and *Henrik Tallinder.
Goalies: Jhonas Enroth, Viktor Fasth, Robin Lehner and *Henrik Lundqvist.
* – Represents a player returning from the 2010 Olympic team.


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Osvaldo José Montes (Rosario, 8 de enero de 1934-Buenos Aires, 4 de julio de 2014), conocido como el Marinero Montes, fue un profesor de música y bandoneonista argentino dedicado al género del tango.

Su apodo surgió en la época en que Montes cumplió su servicio militar obligatorio en la Marina, oportunidad en que estuvo embarcado en el buque escuela ARA Bahía Thetis que anualmente hacía un viaje dando la vuelta al mundo con los alumnos. En el curso de dicho viaje, los cadetes de la Armada le compraron un bandoneón en Marsella y se lo regalaron.

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Montes comenzó a estudiar música cuando cursaba la escuela primaria. A los ocho años su padre estaba internado y la madre, que iba todos los días a cuidarlo, le compró un bandoneón para que aprovechara el tiempo. Fue alumno de Egidio Presenti y tomó lecciones de Pedro Caifano y Antonio Ríos. Estudió armonía con René Teseo y Alberto Coronato y, ya en edad madura, su pasión por el conocimiento de la música lo llevó a estudiar trompeta durante tres años en el Instituto del Teatro Colón.

Se presentó acompañando al cantor Alfredo Belusi antes de los 13 años y tenía esa edad cuan debutó profesionalmente con la orquesta de Raúl Bianchi, con quien permaneció doce años y llegó a ser conocido en el ambiente musical como "El pibe de Bianchi". En 1955 se incorporó a la orquesta de Miguel Nijensohn, se radicó en Buenos Aires y a los dos años era solista de bandoneón.
En la década de 1960 se daba una movilidad de los músicos de tango que hacía que muchos de ellos participaran alternativamente en unas y otras formaciones orquestales, y Osvaldo Montes no fue ninguna excepción. Trabajó con las orquestas de Enrique Alessio, Miguel Caló, Ángel Domínguez, Enrique Mario Francini y Armando Lacava y acompañó a los cantantes Alberto Marino y Siro San Roman. En 1962 se unió a la orquesta de Leopoldo Federico que por entonces respaldaba al cantante Julio Sosa. Después que éste fallece, participó en giras por países de América de las orquestas de Horacio Salgán y de Mariano Mores.

Integrando el Quinteto de Buenos Aires, entre 1968 y 1971 viajó por la Unión Soviética, Colombia, Perú, Costa Rica y Brasil. También tocó en el Carnegie Hall de Nueva York con la orquesta de Atilio Stampone. Integró la Orquesta de Tango de Buenos Aires y con el guitarrista Aníbal Arias formó un dúo que realizó presentaciones en Japón y otros lugares. En este país también actuó junto a Néstor Marconi y Antonio Agri.

Con la orquesta de Stampone realizó muchas actuaciones en la tanguería Caño 14, en Buenos Aires. Sus conocimientos, habilidad y experiencia como bandoneonista, le llevaron a integrar durante casi 30 años el elenco estable de la Orquesta del Tango de Buenos Aires.

Grabó con los cantantes Néstor Fabián, Roberto Goyeneche, Libertad Lamarque, Alberto Marino, Nito Mores, Edmundo Rivero, Floreal Ruiz, Mercedes Simone y Julio Sosa, y con los conjuntos de Atilio Stampone, Alfredo Gobbi, Miguel Caló, Mariano Mores, Pedro Laurenz y Horacio Salgán.

Montes también hizo labor docente; entre otros lugares, enseñó música de tango en Copenhague y en la Sociedad Argentina de Autores y Compositores. Participó en la banda sonora de Tango feroz en 1993, en el documental Tango, un giro extraño (2005), dirigido por Mercedes García Guevara, y en la de Una sombra ya pronto serás'' en 1994. Falleció en Buenos Aires el 4 de julio de 2014.

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 A los mios - Osvaldo Montes Montes y su bandoneón en el film
 Osvaldo Montes en A los mios
 Tango, un giro extraño, documental  con Osvaldo Montrd dirigido por Mercedes García Guevara

Bandoneonistas de tango de Argentina
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Kenny brings to ESO a wealth of experience in emergency medical services as an EMT, paramedic, flight medic and administrator. He recently retired from Williamson County EMS (WCEMS), in Georgetown, Texas, after 22 years of service, most recently serving 8 years as Director. As Director of WCEMS, Kenny led his organization in providing excellence in patient care and customer service by collaborating with 15 cities and fire departments, in addition to four major hospital systems.
Kenny was named EMS Administrator of the Year in 2014 for the state of Texas. He also served as chair on various regional boards including the Capital Area Trauma Regional Advisory Council (CATRAC) and Williamson County Systems of Care. Schnell was named EMS Administrator of the Year in 2014 for the state of Texas. He also served as chair on various regional boards including the CATRAC and Williamson County Systems of Care.


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A. to be influenced B. having influenced C. influencing D. being influenced Question 12: We decided to take late flight _____we could spend more time with our family. A. so as to B. in order C. so that D. in order to Question 13: "What ______ if the earth stopped moving?" A. happened B. would happen C. happens D. will happen Mã đề:Doc24.vn Question 14: Mai: "Do you want another serving of chicken soup?" Scott: "______." A. No way B. No comment C. No thanks D. No longer Question 15: Having traveled to different parts of our country, ______. A. we have learned lot about interesting lifestyles and customs B. we are seeing lot of interesting lifestyles and customs C. many interesting lifestyles and customs have been learned by us D. much has been learned about interesting lifestyles and customs Question 16: Members of my family share the ______. A. housewife B. hometown C. homework D. housework Question 17: Sam: "How long does it take you to get to school?" Mai: "______." A. About 15 minutes B. 15 pounds C. About kilometres D. years ago Question 18: Jane ______ letter to apply for the job at present. A. will write B. wrote C. was writing D. is writing Question 19: Sheila is very fond of ______ jokes to her colleagues. A. to tell B. telling C. to telling D. tell Question 20: It is important ______ the instructions on medicines carefully. A. read B. reading C. to read D. to reading Question 21: Nancy can speak French ______ than Jimmy. A. as fluently B. fluently C. more fluently D. most fluently Question 22: Let's go shopping because there isn't ______ in the fridge. A. someone B. anything C. something D. anyone Question 23: Salesgirl: "______" Customer: "I'd like to have look at that shirt." A. What do you do? B. Can help you? C. May go out? D. How do youdo? Question 24: hope that our economic situation ______ better next year. A. will be B. be C. to be D. was Question 25: Bill: "______" Bruce: "I've got slight headache." A. What do you have in your head? B. What's the matter with you? C. What's your hobby? D. What do you have? Question 26: Tim's doctor advised him to ______ smoking because of his health. A. grow up B. give up C. stay up D. get up Question 27: If you ______ harder, you will pass the exam. A. were working B. had worked C. worked D. work Question 28: The house ______ Shakespeare was born is now open to public. A. whose B. who C. where D. when Question 29: had to answer the questions quickly as was running out ______ time. A. in B. with C. of D. on Question 30: These students ______ to take part in the English Speaking Contest three weeks ago. A. selected B. were selected C. select D. are selected Question 31: Will you go to Sarah's party ______ Saturday?Doc24.vn on B. in C. for D. at Question 32: She sings as ______ as her mother. A. beautiful B. beautifully C. beauty D. beautify Question 33: The man ______ you met yesterday is famous scientist. A. which B. where C. whom D. whose Question 34: My teeth hurt, ______ made an appointment to see the dentist. A. but B. because C. or D. so Question 35: It was luxury hotel with its own ______ and restaurant. A. wrapping paper B. fishing rod C. swimming pool D. reading lamp Question 36: Regular exercise and good diet will bring ______ fitness and health. A. from B. to C. about D. up Mark the letter A, B, C, or on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needscorrection in each of the following questions.Question 37: The man whom wanted to meet him was away on business DQuestion 38 Passengers shouldn't be thrown away their tickets as they may be checked during the Djourney.Question 39: No one came to see us since we bought these bloodhounds. DQuestion 40: The shopkeeper warned the boys don't lean their bicycles against his windows. DQuestion 41: The most people believe that marriage and family life are the basis of society. DMark the letter A, B, C, or on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.Question 42 Because Jack defaulted on his loan, the bank took him to court.A. Failed to pay B. paid in full C. had bad personality D. was paid much money. Question 43: chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to work.A. Uncomfortable B. responsive C. calm D. miserableMark the letter A, B, C, or on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.Doc24.vnQuestion 44: A. str cture B. bsidy C. mber D. ccessQuestion 45: A. prov ed B. survey ed C. discuss ed D. rain ed Question 46: A. dminton B. sw llow C. ch llenge D. llet Mark the letter A, B, C, or on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in position of the main stress in each of the following questions. Question 47: A. participant B. publicity C. competitive D. individual Question 48: A. apologise B. optimistic C. inhabitantD. photographyMark the letter A, B, C, or on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions. Question 49: The augmentation in the population has created fuel shortage.A. increase B. necessity C. demand D. decrease Question 50: When their rent increased from $200 to $400 month, they protested against such tremendous increase.A. light B. huge C. tiring D. difficult Question 51: Unselfishness is the very essence of friendship .A. romantic part B. difficult part C. important part D. interesting part Question 52: The notice should be put in the most conspicuous place so that all the students can be well-informed.A. popular B. suspicious C. easily seen D. beautiful Question 53: He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime.A. complain B. exchange C. explain D. arrangeThe sentences in italics below are cues. Mark the letter A, B, C, or on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is meaningful sentence given in each of the following questions. Question 54: surfing net enjoy but have don't time/ it.A. enjoy surfing net but don't have many time for it.B. enjoy surfing the net but don't have few time for it.C. enjoy surfing on the net but don't have much time for it.D. enjoy surfing net but don't have few time for it. Question 55: It/ take/ long time/ learn/ play/ musical instrument/ well.A It takes long time to learn playing musical instrument well.B. It takes long time to learn to play musical instruments well.C. It take long time to learn to play musical instruments well.Doc24.vnD. It takes long time to learn to play musical instrument well. Question 56: be you take jobA. If am you, I'll take the job. C. If were you, I'll take the job.B. If were you, I'd take the job. D. If weren't you, didn't take the job.Mark the letter A, B, C, or on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions. Question 57: don't think Jerry will win the tennis match. A. In my opinion, Jerry will not likely to win the tennis match. B. will never think Jerry will win the tennis match.C. Jerry will win the tennis match, don't think that. D. The fact is that Jerry won't win the tennis match. Question 58: We started working here three years ago.A. We worked here for three years. C. We have worked here forthree years.B. We have no longer worked here for three years. D. We will work here inthree years. Question 59: John left here an hour ago," said Jane.A. Jane told me that John had left there an hour before.B. Jane said John left here an hour before.C. Jane told John to have left there an hour before.D. Jane told me that John to leave there an hour before. Question 60: You should have persuaded him to change his mind.A. It was essential to persuade him to change his mind but you didn't.B. You didn't persuade him to change because of his mind.C. You should persuade him to change his mind.D. You persuaded him to change his mind but he didn't listen. Question 61: When the unemployment rate is high, the crime rate is usually also high.A. The unemployment rate and the crime rate are both higher.B. The higher the unemployment rate is, the higher the crime rate is.C. The unemployment rate is as high as the crime rate.D. The high rate of unemployment depends on the high rate of crime.Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from62 to 66. Pandas are one of the rarest animals in the world. They live only in small area in the mountains of South-western China. There are only 500 to 1000 pandas (62) _________ in the wild and the number is decreasing all the time. There are about 100 more in zoos and research units. Although they are protected, pandas are still poached (23) _________ their skins. Because they are so rare, their skins are very valuable. Pandas live in mountainDoc24.vnforests and can only eat bamboo. (64)________ their habitat is getting smaller and smaller, they are in danger of dying (65) _______ lack of suitable food. Zoos are making efforts to breed pandas in captivity, but this is very difficult. Moreover, baby pandas weigh only 100 grams at birth, so they need to (66)__________ very carefully. Since 1963, about 50 baby pandas have been born in captivity and around half of them are still alive today. Question 62: A. survive B. survived C. surviving D. are surviving Question 63: A. in B. for C. with D. about Question 64: A. As B. Although C. Since then D. Because of Question 65: A. of B. for C. from D. with Question 66: A. rear B. look for C. be taken care D. be looked afterRead the following passage on climate change, and mark the letter A, B, C, or on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 67 to 76.Experts in climatology and other scientists are becoming extremely concernedabout the changes to our climate which are taking place. Admittedly, climate changeshave occurred on our planet before. For example, there have been several ice ages orglacial periods.These climatic changes, however, were different from the modern ones in that theyoccurred gradually and, as far as we know, naturally. The changes currently beingmonitored are said to be the result not of natural causes, but of human activity.Furthermore, the rate of change is becoming alarmingly rapid.The major problem is that the planet appears to be warming up. According to someexperts, this warming process, known as global warming, is occurring at rateunprecedented in the last 10,000 years. The implications for the planet are veryserious. Rising global temperatures could give rise to such ecological disasters asextremely high increases in the incidence of flooding and of droughts. These in turncould have harmful effect on agriculture.It is thought that this unusual warming of the Earth has been caused by so-calledgreenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, being emitted into the atmosphere by carengines and modern industrial processes, for example. Such gases not only add to thepollution of the atmosphere, but also create greenhouse effect, by which the heat ofthe sun is trapped. This leads to the warming up of the planet.Politicians are also concerned about climate change and there are now regularsummits on the subject, attended by representatives from around 180 of the world'sindustrialized countries. Of these summits, the most important took place in Kyoto inJapan in 1997. There it was agreed that the most industrialized countries would try toreduce the volume of greenhouse gas emissions and were given targets for thisreduction of emissions.Doc24.vnIt was also suggested that more forests should be planted to create so-called sinksto absorb greenhouse gases. At least part of the problem of rapid climate change hasbeen caused by too drastic deforestation.Sadly, the targets are not being met. Even more sadly, global warnings aboutclimate changes are often still being regarded as scaremongering. Question 67: According to the passage, in what way did the climate changes in the ice ages differ from the modern ones?A. They occurred naturally over long period of timeB. They were partly intended.C. They were wholly the result of human activity.D. They were fully monitored by humans. Question 68: The word alarmingly in paragraph is closest in meaning to ____.A. disapprovingly B. disappointingly C. surprisingly D. worryingly Question 69: According to the passage, agriculture could ____.A. make the global warming more seriousB. be indirectly affected by the global temperature risesC. give rise to many ecological disastersD. be directly damaged by the rises in global temperature Question 70: Greenhouse gases cause the warming up of the Earth because they ____.A. are emitted by car engines B. trap heat from the sunC. do not add to atmosphere pollution D. are unusual gases Question 71: According to the passage, 1997 witnessed ____.A. the largest number of summits on the subject of climate changeB. the most important summit on climate change taking place in Kyoto, JapanC. the highest attendance by representatives from 180 industrialised countriesD. widespread concern about climate change Question 72: It can be inferred from the passage that the countries which are mainly responsible for global warming are ____.A. countries with the warmest climate B. developing countriesC. developed countries D. the most industrialized countries Question 73: The word There in paragraph refers to ____.A. the world's industrialized countries B. regular summits on climate changeC. the most industrialized countries D. the 1997 summit in Kyoto, Japan Question 74: Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?A. Carbon dioxide is one of the gases that may cause the so-called greenhouse effect.B. The so-called sinks created by forests can absorb greenhouse gases.C. The problem of rapid climate change has been caused mainly by deforestation.D. Politicians are among those who are concerned about climate change. Question 75: The word drastic in paragraph is closest in meaning to ____.A. hard B. severe C. widespread D. obvious Question 76: What is probably the writer's attitude toward global warning?A. Optimistic B. Pessimistic C. Neutral D. PositiveDoc24.vnMark the letter A, B, C, or on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines the pair of sentences given in each of the following questions. Question 77: The coffee was not strong. It didn't keep us awake.A. The coffee was very strong, but it couldn't keep us awake.B. The coffee was not strong enough to keep us awake.C. We were kept awake because the coffee was strong.D. The coffee was so hot that it didn't keep us awake. Question 78: He didn't take his father's advice. That's why he is out of work.A. If he had taken his father's advice, he would not have been out of work.B. If he took his father's advice, he would not be out of work.C. If he had taken his father's advice, he would not be out of work.D. If he takes his father's advice, he will not be out of work. Question 79: He is very intelligent. He can solve all the problems in no time.A. So intelligent is he that he can solve all the problems in no time.B. He is very intelligent that he can solve all the problems in no time.C. An intelligent student is he that he can solve all the problems in no time.D. So intelligent student is he that he can solve all the problems in no time. Question 80: You don't try to work hard. You will fail in the exam.A. Unless you don't try to work hard, you will fail in the exam.B. Unless you try to work hard, you won't fail in the exam.C. Unless you try to work hard, you will fail in the exam.D. Unless do you try to work hard, you will fail in the exam..……The end…….Doc24.vnB. Chọn câu (ứng với A, B, hoặc D) thích hợp câu sau :Question 36 Sue lives in the house. The house is opposite my house. Sue lives in the house which is opposite my house. Sue lives in the house who is opposite my house. Sue lives in the house where is opposite my house. Sue lives in the house and which is opposite my house.Question 37 There are many factors contributing to air pollution. Air pollution results in many consequences. Air pollution is the result of burning forests. Factors contributing to air pollution are numerous. Air pollution is contributing to these phenomena.Question 38 As television programmes become more popular, they seem to getworse.A. The more popular be come television programmes, the worse they seem.B. The popular television programmes, the worse they seem. C. The more popular television programmes become, the worse theyseem.D. The most popular television programmes become, the worst they seem.Question 50 No one has opened this box for hundred years .A. This box hasn't been opened for hundred years.B. This box has been opened for hundred years.C. This box has belonged to nobody for long time.D. Someone opened this box hundred years ago.Question 46 Friendly though he may seem, he's not to be trusted.A. He's too friendly to be trusted. B. However he seems friendly, he's not to be trusted.C. He may have friends, but he's not to be trusted.D. However friendly he seems, he's not to be trusted.Question 49: wish you hadn't said that.A. wish you not to say that.B. If only you didn't say that.C. hope you will not say that.D. It would be nice if you hadn't said that .Question 50: "You're always making terrible mistakes", said the teacher.A. The teacher asked his students why they always made terrible mistakes.B. The teacher realized that his students always made terrible mistakes.C. The teacher complained about his students making terrible mistakes.Doc24.vnD. The teacher made his students not always make terrible mistakes.Question 51 My English is progressing __________.A. odds and ends B. leaps and bounds C. bounds and leaps D. ends and oddsQuestion 52 Many of the current international problems we are now facing __________.A. linguistic incompetenciesB. are the result of misunderstandingsC. are because of not understanding themselvesD. lack of the intelligent capabilities of understanding each otherQuestion 53 We got on well when we shared flat, __________.A. in spite of the different in our oldB. although the difference in our ageC. in spite that fact that was much older than herD. despite her being much older than meQuestion 54: Having selected to represent the Association of American Engineers at the International Convention, __________.A. the members applauded himB. speech had to be given by himC. the members congratulated himD. he gave short acceptance speechQuestion 55: When you do something, you should __________.A. get through toB. turn over new leafC. weigh up the pros and consD. go down well withRead the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from to 10.Đáp án Mã đề 1021. A2. C3. B4. C5. C6. B7. B8. D9. D10. 11. D12. C13. B14. C15. A16. D17. A18. D19. B20. 21. C22. B23. B24. A25. B26. B27. D28. C29. C30. 31. A32. B33. C34. D35. C36. C37. C38. A39. A40. 41. A42. B43. C44. D45. C46. B47. D48. B49. A50. 51. C52. C53. C54. C55. D56. B57. A58. C59. A60. 61. B62. C63. B64. A65. C66. D67. A68. D69. B70. 71. B72. D73.D74. C75. B76. B77. B78. C79. A80.
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How the Engine Control Module Works
After researching this article, I'm still not entirely clear on the difference between an ECM (engine control module) and ECU (engine control unit). Of the two terms, ECU seems to be the most popular. Google verifies its preference for ECU by delivering more detailed search results, whereas some other sources seem to treat the ECM as a subcategory of ECUs.
In practical terms, I'm not sure if it really matters. That's the conclusion I draw when reputable sources (such as automotive repair manuals and long-established technology publications) use the terms interchangeably. One of my favorite authorities on explaining automotive intricacies to the average American, Mike Allen of Popular Mechanics, has, on occasion, skirted the issue by referring to the system as the "engine management computer." One such reference was in an article discussing the backlash against Toyota, when, in 2010, a handful of its cars were found to accelerate seemingly on their own -- in other words, he was breaking down a complicated issue for people who were curious about it, but needed the situation explained at the most basic levels. (Remember that? A bunch of Toyota owners, claimed their cars could accelerate on their own without warning and all efforts to stop them failed. The problem was blamed on faulty automatic throttle control units sending bad signals to faulty ECUs -- or something like that -- but never ultimately concluded.)
So if you found this article by searching for "engine control unit" or any other combination of related terms, I hope this clears up the confusion. And for what it's worth, Mike Allen also managed to explain, in simple terms, why the ECU on a bunch of Camrys, Corollas and Avalons simply couldn't have failed at the rate reported by the media.
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Allen, Mike. "10 Car Mysteries Solved: Expert Car Care Clinic Q&A." Popular Mechanics. Sept. 8, 2009. (April 18, 2012) http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/how-to/repair-questions/4330138
Allen, Mike. "Anatomy of Toyota's Problem Pedal: Mechanic's Diary." Popular Mechanics. March 3, 2010. (April 14, 2012) http://www.popularmechanics.com/_mobile/cars/news/industry/4347704
Allen, Mike. "Toyota Sudden Acceleration Backlash." Popular Mechanics. March 8, 2010. (April 22, 2012) http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/news/industry/toyotarecalelectronics2010
Delphi. "Delphi MT80 Engine Control Module." (April 14, 2012) http://delphi.com/manufacturers/auto/powertrain/gas/ecm/mt80/
ECM--ToGo. "ECM Tech Info." 2012. (April 24, 2012) http://www.ecmtogo.com/ECMTips2.htm
ECM--ToGo. "Removing the ECM ECU TCU electronic control module transmission control module." 2012. (April 24, 2012) http://www.ecmtogo.com/removing_ecm.htm
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Metformin is the generic name for this drug which is sold under brand names Fortamet, Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Glumetza and Riomet and belongs to a family of oral medications that help to control blood sugar levels.
It is used to treat type 2 diabetes which is defined as non-insulin dependent diabetes but on occasion it may be used with insulin to help control type 1 diabetes.
It is suggested only moderate drinking as the effectiveness of the drug will be lessened.
Before using Metformin advise your doctor if you are allergic to any other drug or substance, if you are using dietary or herbal supplements, are pregnant, plan to be or are breastfeeding, have liver disease or a history of heart disease.
Less serious side effects are headache, muscle pain, weakness, mild nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, gas or stomach pain. If these occur call your physician for advice.
Serious side effects are severe allergic reaction such as hives, difficult breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, muscle pain or weakness, num or cold arms and legs, troublr breathing, dizzy, lightheaded, tired, weak, stomach pain, nausea with vomiting, slow or uneven heart rate, short of breath with mild exertion, swelling, rapid weight gain, fever, chills, body aches or flu symptoms. If these occur get emergency medical help.
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Virtual Innovation
The Virtual Engineering Centre join up with Heap & Partners to win Collaboration Award
The Virtual Engineering Centre (VEC) and Heap and Partners are thrilled to have been recognised by Insider at the Made in the North West awards ceremony for their innovative collaboration, adopting digital tools to enhance manufacturing productivity.
The Virtual Engineering Centre and traditional valve manufacturer, Heap and Partners teamed up via the LCR 4.0 Project, an ERDF funded initiative which supports manufacturing SMEs within the Liverpool City Region in realising the potential to adopt new and emerging digital technologies to improve their processes and increase productivity levels.
Lead project partner, the Virtual Engineering Centre used their expertise and specialist skills to help Heap and Partners to explore the best solutions for their business to remain competitive.
The Virtual Engineering Centre and Science Technology Facilities Council's (STFC) Hartree Centre saw an opportunity to pair technologies and co-develop the project, as they investigated the use of Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) for one of their valve components and the use of an Augmented Reality (AR) app in order to explore the internal workings of the company's valve designs.
Campus Technology Hub (CTH), a facility within STFC, worked closely with Heap and Partner's in-house design team to review and prepare an existing computer-aided design (CAD) of a large valve assembly for use in 3D printing. CTH defined moving parts and functionality of the 3D print, eventually creating a scaled down 3D printed prototype, which was still one of the largest 3D prints produced by Campus Technology Hub (STFC).
The Virtual Engineering Centre produced an iOS based AR program using industry standard tools, based upon a CAD drawing data supplied by Heap and Partners, which act as a companion technology to the 3D printed valve. The adoption of this technology allows Heap and Partners to showcase and demonstrate their valve products to customers and investors with ease. . Ongoing application of this digital technology through product design, prototyping, manufacture and product maintenance will continue to increase productivity in all areas of the business.
This project demonstrates how an existing asset and skill set can be complimented quickly and easily by the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies.
Within a few days of the project completion, Heap and Partners showcased the AR application at a trade event in Aberdeen and have also invested in a 3D printer which is to be used to undertake both development work and fulfil orders including rapid prototyping, demonstrating long term innovation and sustainability.
Andrew Borland, Commercialisation Manager for the VEC was thrilled to accept the award:
"This collaboration led to a very exciting project. Heap and Partners are such an innovative company, they were a pleasure to work with, eager to explore digital opportunities for their business to remain competitive within industry whilst enhancing their customer experience."
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Pictured: Left - Andrew Borland, Commercialisation Manager at the Virtual Engineering Centre and Centre - David Millar, Director at Heap and Partners Ltd.
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Ventipulmin Syrup is used to treat respiratory conditions. It contains the active ingredient Clenbuterol.
Ventipulmin Syrup works by widening (dilating) the horse's airways, helping to clear mucus from them. Ventipulmin Syrup can be useful in treating allergic respiratory disease (RAO, COPD), as well as acute, sub-acute & chronic respiratory infections, such as bronchitis, associated with viruses like equine influenza. If bacteria are also present, antibiotics can be used alongside Ventipulmin.
Ventipulmin syrup is given twice daily in feed & one 355ml bottle of Ventipulmin Syrup will last a 500kg horse 11days.
Use within 30 days of opening the immediate packaging.
Pregnancy & Lactation- If used during pregnancy, its use should be stopped close to the due date, as it can stop uterine contractions occurring.


Danish Folk Dance Society, publisher of books about Danish folk dance.
Other names: Foreningen til Folkedansens Fremme; Copenhagen Assiciation for the Promotion of Folk Dances.
Danish Folk Dances; descriptions of folk dances transcribed by Viggo Bovbjerg (see photo above). V.1 text; v.2 music. "Music published separately: Music for Danish folk dances compiled by Viggo Bovbjerg for the Danish Folk Dance Society (Foreningen til folkedansens fremme), Copenhagen, Denmark." Chicago: Recreation department, Chicago school of civics and philanthropy, c1917; Chicago: H.T. FitzSimons, 1945. OCLC 11406847.
Old Danish Folk Dances described by the Association for the promotion of folk dances Foreningen til folkedansens fremme, Copenhagen; translated by Lida Saboni Hanson and Laura Wolcott Goldsmith. New York: printed by A. D. Beeken, 1906. (OCLC 11155259, microfiche 26681387, complete Old Danish Folk Dances); translated by Finn Oyhr. Copenhagen: The Association, 1960. (OCLC 5403716, complete Old Danish Folk Dances – but it's a different set of dances).


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Reject the 'jobs versus environment' narrative – we can do both
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by Jeremy Brecher, originally published on The Guardian, https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/sep/10/jobs-environment-unions-green-new-deal, on 10 September 2019 Union workers support Green New Deal policies because they know there doesn't have to be a tradeoff between climate action and good jobs It is a classic narrative: jobs versus the environment. We have heard it over and over again: "Blue-collar union… Read More »
The Green New Climate Deal: What Is the Climate Movement's State of Play?
A contribution to the GTI Forum The Climate Movement: What's Next?, by Jeremy Brecher, originally published on https://greattransition.org/gti-forum/climate-movement-brecher, in June 2019 The climate movement in the US and around the world has gone through two main phases and is entering a third. The first, starting with the confirmation of man-made global warming, was a movement of… Read More »
Against Climate Paralysis
Mickey Huff and Peter Phillips interview with Jeremy Brecher for "The News That Didn't Make the News" program on 94.1 KPFA, posted online at https://kpfa.org/episode/against-the-grain-june-18-2019/ Listen here
Making the Green New Deal Work for Workers
by Jeremy Brecher, originally published by In These Times (inthesetimes.com) in May 2019, http://inthesetimes.com/features/gree-new-deal-worker-transition-jobs-plan.html THE GREEN NEW DEAL presents the American working class with the greatest opportunity for improving our lives and gaining power since the original New Deal of the 1930s. Responding to climate change will require the creation of millions of jobs, from… Read More »
Some Tough Questions About the Green New Deal
By Jeremy Brecher, original published by Labor Network for Sustainability in April 2019, https://www.labor4sustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/QA1.pdf >
There's Still Power in a Strike
An interview with Jeremy Brecher by Jacobin Magazine (www.jacobinmag.com) on 24 April 2019, https://www.jacobinmag.com/2019/04/strike-jeremy-brecher-interview-teachers If workers refuse to work, the bosses can't produce anything. If soldiers refuse to fight, the generals can't wage wars. That's the power of a strike. Stop & Shop carts sit in an empty parking lot outside of one of… Read More »
The Green New Deal: A Strategy for a More Equal United States
by Jeremy Brecher, published on Inequality.org 18 March 2019, https://inequality.org/research/the-green-new-deal-a-strategy-for-a-more-equal-united-states/ The Green New Deal often gets portrayed as simply a program for climate protection. But the Green New Deal — as proposed in a new congressional resolution from Representative Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Ed Markey — stands just as boldly as a strategy to… Read More »
50 Years of Doing History from Below
First in the Humanities Truck Lecture Series. Jeremy Brecher is asked to share his experiences during 50 years of researching, studying, and writing about labor history, activism, and the working population.
Libcom Interviews Jeremy about the Wave of Strikes during the Vietnam War in the 1960s and 1970s
by, Libcom, published on Libcom (www.libcom.org) on 09 January 2019, https://libcom.org/library/e08-vietnam-war-strike-wave
18 Strategies for a Green New Deal: how to make the climate mobilization work
By, Jeremy Brecher, originally published on 18 February 219 on Labor Network for Sustainability, https://www.labor4sustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/18Strategies.pdf
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Q: Should I use the Too Many Rows Error as my exception clause in my Oracle Update statement? I have a series of update statements that I need to use in my Oracle package. It's rare but there may be an occasional and unavoidable user error that would result in one of the update statements throwing a "Single row sub-query returns one or more rows" Error.
I've been looking into exception handling for oracle PL/SQl and I'm a bit stuck on how and what to use to catch this exception so the package doesn't crash.
I know of the pre-built "Too Many Rows" exception clause that exists but everything I read seems to say it is used for improper insert statements.
Can I use this as my exception? Or do I need to build my own exception clause. I've never built one myself before and have only a rough idea on where to put everything needed for it.
The following code is basically how the updates are set up in this particular procedure
but for the sake of brevity I'm only using a bare bones example of how it looks.
INSERT INTO TempTable... --(Initial insert statement)

UPDATE TempTable t SET t.Row_one = (SELECT (Statement_One))
WHERE T.Row_One is NULL

UPDATE TempTable t SET t.Row_one = (SELECT (Statement_Two))
WHERE T.Row_One is NULL

UPDATE TempTable t SET t.Row_one = (SELECT (Statement_Three))
WHERE T.Row_One is NULL

-- Does the exception clause start here?
EXCEPTION
    WHEN TOO_MANY_ROWS THEN
(What do I tell the Procedure to do here, what am I able to tell it to do?)

--end of updates that need the exception handling

-- more insert statements into other tables based on data from the preceding Temp Table

END;

Will this work or do I need to build a custom exception?
Thanks in advance.

A: First, the TOO_MANY_ROWS exception will not catch the case where your select statements return multiple rows. The TOO_MANY_ROWS exception is for ORA-01422 when you issue a SELECT .. INTO statement that returns more than one row. The exception you'll encounter in your case is ORA-01427, Single row subquery returns more than one row.
If you want to handle this specific error in your procedure, use the EXCEPTION_INIT pragma to associate an exception name with the error:
too_many_values EXCEPTION;
PRAGMA EXCEPTION_INIT(too_many_values, -1427);

Then you can reference this name in your exception handler:
EXCEPTION
    WHEN TOO_MANY_VALUES THEN
       {perform your handler here}

What you put in the handler depends on what your procedure does. Many times you'll want to return some sort of error code/message to your caller:
PROCEDURE my_proc(p_one VARCHAR2, p_err OUT VARCHAR2) IS
    too_many_values EXCEPTION;
    PRAGMA EXCEPTION_INIT(too_many_values, -1427);
BEGIN
...
EXCEPTION
   WHEN TOO_MANY_VALUES THEN
      p_err := 'More than one value available to assign in the update';
      RAISE;  -- re-raise the exception for the caller

   WHEN OTHERS THEN
      p_err := SQLERRM;  -- return the oracle message for the unexpected error
      RAISE;
END;

Another approach is to skip the specific exception handlers and return generic oracle messages in the WHEN OTHERS handler:
EXCEPTION
  WHEN OTHERS THEN
    p_err := SQLERRM;
END;

The advantage with the first approach is you can customize your messages to be more end-user friendly when the output from the process is fed directly back to the user. The advantage with the latter approach is there is less coding involved. Error handling is an important and often skimped on aspect of any application.
The documentation from Oracle is here.
EDIT:
If this is a package, and you want to avoid passing a long chain of error variables through a series of procedure calls, you could declare an error variable with package scope, set it when the error is encountered, and RAISE the error again.
PACKAGE BODY my_pkg is
  g_err  VARCHAR2(256);

PROCEDURE procx(... , p_err OUT VARCHAR2) IS...
  ...
  proc_y(p1);
EXCEPTION
  WHEN OTHERS THEN
    p_err := NVL(g_err, SQLERRM);
END;

PROCEDURE proc_y(p1 VARCHAR2) IS
...
proc_z(p2);

END;

PROCEDURE proc_z(p2 VARCHAR2) IS
  too_many_values EXCEPTION;
  PRAGMA EXCEPTION_INIT(too_many_values, -1427);
BEGIN
  ....
EXCEPTION
   WHEN TOO_MANY_VALUES THEN
      g_err := 'More than one value available to assign in the update';
      RAISE;  -- re-raise the exception for the caller
END;

When the exception is raised in proc_z, it is handled and then raised again. It propagates back through proc_y (no handler there) and then gets returned to the user in proc_x. Errors not set in the global g_err get the generic Oracle error message. This avoids having to pass the initial error parameter throughout the package.

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All contact forms now have recaptcha installed on them, which will drastically reduce any spam sent
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The Liberal Democrats in Richmond and Kingston boroughs have chosen former BBC producer and Vice Chair of the London Liberal Democrats, Robin Meltzer, as the new Parliamentary Candidate for the constituency of Richmond Park, including parts of North Kingston and New Malden.
Commenting on his selection, Robin said: "I am determined to speak up for local residents who want to see a stronger economy in a fairer society, where everyone can get on in life.
"I am putting education at the top of my agenda. I'll be campaigning for the approval of an open-to-all school in North Kingston to help solve the school spaces crisis, so that all children can achieve their full potential.
Robin Meltzer was born in Hammersmith and lives in Kew. He was educated at Shenfield High School, a Brentwood comprehensive, before winning a place at Cambridge to read English.
A year after graduating, Robin was working for the BBC where he ultimately became a Senior Producer for an international production department. Robin worked on some of the BBC's most successful exports and worked with broadcasters in over 30 countries worldwide.
Robin tutors students in English and English literature and volunteers at a school within the constituency.
Baroness Kramer of Richmond Park, the former Liberal Democrat MP for the constituency, commented: "I have known Robin for years and have worked with him on many campaigns including the fight against Heathrow expansion. I am thrilled that he is our new candidate. He will be a fantastic MP for our area.
The cross-party political pressure group Clean Air for London presented this award to Robin in to honour his commitment to tackling London's air pollution.
Ed Davey, MP for Kingston & Surbiton, presented this award to Robin in recognition of his outstanding contribution to campaigning on behalf of the Lib Dems for local residents in Kingston.


Claim to Fame: When I think about Lemoyne, the first thing I think of is the West Shore Farmer's Market. It's a great place to get fresh vegetables and meats. In addition to the grocery items for sale, the market has retail shops on the second floor and a few great restaurants including Mid St8 Taco and Casero's Pizza. This place is always jam packed on Friday and Saturday afternoons with local residents selecting the very best ingredients.
I'd be remiss if I didn't also give a nod to Negley Park. The view Harrisburg is absolutely phenomenal from the park.
Fun Fact: Lemoyne was also called Bridgeport and Riverton in the past. When the population hit 800, the citizens decided to apply for their own post office. The United States Postal Service granted the request on one condition, that the name of the town be changed so as not to be confused with Riverton, VA.


Tooth decay is one of the most common tooth related problems. Tooth decay affects people of all ages and also known as 'dental caries'. Here are some of the facts and signs which you should know if you or your child is suffering from tooth cavities. What is tooth decay or tooth cavity? When bacteria is formed in the mouth infect the tooth, it results into tooth cavity or tooth decay. What causes tooth cavities? Cavities in your teeth can be caused due to various reasons: Having sweets too frequently. Having sticking snacks like chips and biscuits Lack of fibrous foods like vegetables and fruits Irregular brushing habits Not maintaining adequate oral hygiene. Can tooth cavities occur in children? Cavities are one of the most common dental problems that children have. Children have higher chances of developing tooth decay because of continuous snacking and not rinsing the mouth after eating. fg. What are the signs and symptoms of cavities? You should consult your dentist if you experience any of the following sings: Blackening of teeth Tooth pain Food lodgement in teeth Visible tooth cavity What is the treatment for tooth decay? The treatment of the cavity will depend on the severity of tooth decay - For small cavities: If the cavity is small, it is filled by a tooth-colored material called composite. - For larger cavities: If the cavity is large, the dentist will first take an x-ray and then decide the proper treatment. If the cavity is deep and painful the dentist may perform a root canal treatment or dental extraction procedure. For more information visit https://tacomadentalgroup.com/. Can tooth decay be prevented? Yes. Tooth decay can be prevented if you take adequate care of your teeth. Brushing twice a day with a toothpaste containing fluoride, cutting down on snacking between meals, having fibrous foods and visiting your dentist regularly can help prevent tooth decay.


Alright guys, i'm back from being out of town and i need to get rid of the rest of my stuff. prices are being reduced and i'm including the equipment in this thread as well. livestock will need to be completely sold before i can get rid of the tank.
will make deals if you buy multiple coral or equipment.
Open to offers for all equipment and coral.
Last edited by Christian; 11-11-2018 at 09:15 AM.
My apolgies on the tank dimensions. I wasn't home to measure and I couldn't remember off the top of my head. Post now reflects actual size. Thank you fish-farts.
This is a nice setup. I have seen it myself many times.
+1 for Christian. Someone go pick up that bubble coral and the tank. Good deals.
Thanks for everyone who has stopped by the past 2 days. Now help me get rid of this stuff!
LIST UPDATED. will let the remaining livestock, including remaining limerick go for $200. Need to get this stuff out soon!


Meanwhile, the new messaging app Snapchat is expanding rapidly among teens. The app specialises in text and picture mobile messages that disappear after a few seconds. The company has not generated any revenue, but is becoming very popular, particularly among people who are starting to be concerned about how much privacy they have online and on their phones.
That's why it's not a surprise that Facebook tried to acquire Snapchat for $3bn… What is surprising is that Snapchat turned down the offer. Evan Spiegel, Snapchat's 23-year-old co-founder and CEO, declined the offer from Facebook, which would have been its most expensive purchase to date. Snapchat also turned down an investment from Chinese e-commerce investor Tencent Holdings that would have valued the two-year-old company at $4 bn.
Evan Spiegel, is hoping Snapchat's numbers – of users and messages – will grow enough in the future to justify an even larger valuation.


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Car crashes into woman, gas station on icy road
A woman was seriously injured and a gas station convenience store damaged when a car slid off the icy road and crashed in Thornwood on Monday.
Car crashes into woman, gas station on icy road A woman was seriously injured and a gas station convenience store damaged when a car slid off the icy road and crashed in Thornwood on Monday. Check out this story on lohud.com: https://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/westchester/mount-pleasant/2018/01/09/thornwood-car-hits-woman-crashes-into-gas-station-icy-road/1016339001/
Matt Spillane, mspillane@lohud.com Published 12:02 p.m. ET Jan. 9, 2018
A car hit a woman and smashed into the Shell gas station at 635 Marble Ave. in Thornwood on Jan. 8, 2018.(Photo: Thornwood Fire Department)
MOUNT PLEASANT - A woman was seriously injured and a gas station convenience store damaged when a car slid off an icy road and crashed in Thornwood on Monday, police said.
Roads were slick from snow and freezing rain on Monday evening, and at 6:34 p.m. a 2015 Honda Civic skidded across the road and plowed into the Shell gas station convenience store at 635 Marble Ave., Mount Pleasant police Lt. Michael Pierce said.
The car hit a 62-year-old Pleasantville woman who had been walking on the sidewalk, and she may have been knocked onto the hood of the car. She landed in a snowbank.
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The car smashed through a glass window in the store, Pierce said. No one in the store was injured, he said, but the driver and injured woman were both taken to Westchester Medical Center.
The woman who was hit had serious leg injuries, but she was in stable condition, Pierce said. The driver was treated for minor injuries, he said.
A car hit a woman and smashed into the Shell gas station at 635 Marble Ave. in Thornwood on Jan. 8, 2018. (Photo: Thornwood Fire Department)
The driver, a 22-year-old Yonkers woman, told police that she made a right out of McDonald's, less than a quarter-mile up the road from the crash scene, and slid across the road on ice, Pierce said.
Thornwood firefighters made sure the car was stable while Westchester County police conducted an accident investigation, Thornwood First Assistant Fire Chief Frank Kolodzinski III said.
The shattered store window needed to be boarded up, but there was no significant structural damage to the building, Pierce said.
The Mount Pleasant Building Department, Pleasantville Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Thornwood Fire Department and Westchester EMS also responded.
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package android.widget.listview.arrowscroll;

import android.test.ActivityInstrumentationTestCase;
import android.test.suitebuilder.annotation.MediumTest;
import android.view.KeyEvent;
import android.widget.LinearLayout;
import android.widget.ListView;
import android.widget.listview.ListItemFocusablesClose;

public class ListItemFocusablesCloseTest extends ActivityInstrumentationTestCase<ListItemFocusablesClose> {
    private ListView mListView;
    private int mListTop;
    private int mListBottom;

    public ListItemFocusablesCloseTest() {
        super("com.android.frameworks.coretests", ListItemFocusablesClose.class);
    }

    @Override
    protected void setUp() throws Exception{
        super.setUp();
        mListView = getActivity().getListView();
        mListTop = mListView.getListPaddingTop();
        mListBottom = mListView.getHeight() - mListView.getListPaddingBottom();
    }

    @MediumTest
    public void testPreconditions() {
        assertNotNull(mListView);
        assertTrue(mListView.getAdapter().areAllItemsEnabled());
        assertTrue(mListView.getItemsCanFocus());
        assertEquals(0, mListView.getSelectedItemPosition());
        final LinearLayout first = (LinearLayout) mListView.getSelectedView();
        getInstrumentation().waitForIdleSync();
        assertEquals("first item should be at top of screen",
                mListView.getListPaddingTop(),
                first.getTop());
        assertTrue("first button of first list item should have focus",
                first.getChildAt(0).isFocused());
        assertTrue("item should be shorter than list for this test to make sense",
                first.getHeight() < mListView.getHeight());
        assertEquals("two items should be on screen",
                2, mListView.getChildCount());
        assertTrue("first button of second item should be on screen",
                getActivity().getChildOfItem(1, 0).getBottom() < mListBottom);
    }

    @MediumTest
    public void testChangeFocusWithinItem() {
        final LinearLayout first = (LinearLayout) mListView.getSelectedView();
        final int topOfFirstItemBefore = first.getTop();
        sendKeys(KeyEvent.KEYCODE_DPAD_DOWN);
        assertTrue("focus should have moved to second button of first item",
                first.getChildAt(2).isFocused());
        assertEquals("selection should not have changed",
                0, mListView.getSelectedItemPosition());
        assertEquals("list item should not have been shifted",
                topOfFirstItemBefore, first.getTop());

        sendKeys(KeyEvent.KEYCODE_DPAD_UP);
        assertTrue("focus should have moved back to first button of first item",
                first.getChildAt(0).isFocused());
        assertEquals("list item should not have been shifted",
                topOfFirstItemBefore, first.getTop());
    }

    @MediumTest
    public void testMoveDownToButtonInDifferentSelection() {
        final LinearLayout first = (LinearLayout) mListView.getSelectedView();
        final int topOfFirstItemBefore = first.getTop();
        sendKeys(KeyEvent.KEYCODE_DPAD_DOWN);
        sendKeys(KeyEvent.KEYCODE_DPAD_DOWN);

        assertEquals("selection should have moved to second item",
                1, mListView.getSelectedItemPosition());
        final LinearLayout selectedItem = (LinearLayout) mListView.getSelectedView();
        assertTrue("first button of second item should have focus",
                selectedItem.getChildAt(0).isFocused());
        assertEquals("list item should not have been shifted",
                topOfFirstItemBefore, first.getTop());
    }

    @MediumTest
    public void testMoveUpToButtonInDifferentSelection() {
        sendKeys(KeyEvent.KEYCODE_DPAD_DOWN);
        sendKeys(KeyEvent.KEYCODE_DPAD_DOWN);
        assertEquals(1, mListView.getSelectedItemPosition());
        assertTrue("first button of second item should have focus",
                getActivity().getChildOfItem(1, 0).hasFocus());

        sendKeys(KeyEvent.KEYCODE_DPAD_UP);
        assertEquals("first list item should have selection", 0,
                mListView.getSelectedItemPosition());
        assertTrue("second button of first item should have focus",
                getActivity().getChildOfItem(0, 2).hasFocus());
    }
}

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Everyone wants a bit of merriment in their life. There's nothing wrong with that – especially if you're helping a cause while you're having fun.
BLITZ, with the support of The Pub and Farsons, is organising a fundraising event at The Pub, Archbishop Street, Valletta on Wednesday 24th June at 8pm. The Pub will be serving the special Aperol BLITZ cocktail and will also be donating all proceeds, plus a percentage of most beers and spirits, to the Make us Count fund.
Show up and drink up to help BLITZ reach its Make Its Count target. Find out more about BLITZ's kickstarter project here. To pledge your support, please visit www.makeuscount.com.
For more information, please visit the Aperol Blitz Facebook Event Page.


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package main

import (
	"net/http"
	"net/url"
	"strings"
	"time"
)

// extractMapFromRequestParam combines request params with the same
// prefix into a map.
//
// If params is a map like this:
//
//   map[string]string{
//       "headers[foo]": "bar",
//       "headers[baz]": "boz",
//   }
//
// The result for key 'headers' would be:
//
//   map[string]string{
//       "foo": "bar",
//       "baz": "boz",
//   }
func extractMapFromRequestParam(key string, params url.Values) map[string]string {
	a := make(map[string]string, 0)
	for k, _ := range params {
		if strings.Index(k, key+"[") == 0 {
			a[k[strings.Index(k, "[")+1:strings.Index(k, "]")]] = params.Get(k)
		}
	}
	return a
}

// newRequest takes the form arguments from one HTTP requests
// to initialize and configure a new HTTP request.
func newRequest(data url.Values) (*http.Request, error) {
	rqst, err := http.NewRequest(data.Get("method"), data.Get("url"), nil)
	if err != nil {
		return nil, err
	}

	for k, v := range extractMapFromRequestParam("headers", data) {
		rqst.Header.Set(k, v)
	}

	switch data.Get("auth") {
	case "basic":
		rqst.SetBasicAuth(data.Get("username"), data.Get("password"))
	}

	return rqst, nil
}

type proxyResponse struct {
	Request  proxyRequest          `json:"request"`
	Response proxyResponseResponse `json:"response"`
}

type proxyResponseResponse struct {
	StatusCode int         `json:"status_code"`
	Duration   string      `json:"duration"`
	Time       time.Time   `json:"time"`
	Headers    http.Header `json:"headers"`
	Body       string      `json:"body"`
}

type proxyRequest struct {
	URL      string      `json:"url"`
	Scheme   string      `json:"scheme"`
	Host     string      `json:"host"`
	Fragment string      `json:"fragment"`
	Path     string      `json:"path"`
	Query    string      `json:"query"`
	Method   string      `json:"method"`
	Headers  http.Header `json:"headers"`
	PostData url.Values  `json:"post_data"`
}


Globalisation has created massive growth in foreign exchange trading, especially in emerging markets. We asked Phil Horner, at leading foreign exchange (forex) broker Pepperstone, about the challenges and opportunities for the sector.
The online gambling industry first emerged nearly 20 years ago. Today it is a global industry worth $423 billion and still growing. It faces intense scrutiny from both the media and regulators, due, in some part, to a perceived failure to prevent under-18s and vulnerable people from gambling.
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Responsible gambling protects players who have been identified as "at risk". Sometimes the operator does this by analysing gambling behaviour. It can also be done through player self-identification, but the onus is on the operator to block the player's transactions. Intelligence from wider identity data inside and outside the business can also stop the player simply setting up a new account under a different name.
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There is an extra benefit to regular monitoring of player behaviour. Operators have found that the technology they use to identify a problem gambler can also highlight highly engaged and potential VIP players. The responsibility towards vulnerable players is definitely more than a compliance exercise, it makes sound business sense too.
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Q: Tell if specific char in string is a long char or a short char Be prepared, this is one of those hard questions.
In Farsi or Persian language ی which sounds like y or i and is written in 4 different shapes according to it's place in word. I'll call ی as YA from now for simplification.
take a look at this image

All YA characters are painted in red, in the first word YA is attached to it's previous (right , in Farsi we right from RIGHT to LEFT) character and is free at the end whereas the last YA (3rd word, left-most red char) is free both from left or right.
Having said this long story, I want to find out if a part of a string ends with long YA (YA without points) or short YA (YA with two points beneath it).
i.e تحصیلداری (the 3rd word) ends with long YA but تحصیـ which is a part of 3rd word does not ends with short YA.
Question: How can I say تحصیلداری ends whit which unicode? I just have a simple string, "تحصیلداری", how can I convert its characters to unicode?
I tried the unicodes
string unicodes = "";
foreach (char c in "تحصیلداری")
{
    unicodes += c+" "+((int)c).ToString() + Environment.NewLine;
}
MessageBox.Show(unicodes);

result :

but at the end of the day unfortunately all YAs have the same unicode.

Bad news : YA was an example, a real one though. There are also a dozen of other characters like YA with different appearances too.

Additional info :
using this useful link about unicodes I found unicode of different YAs

A: Despite there are different YEHs in Unicode, it must noticed that all presentation forms of YEHs are same Unicode character with code 0x06cc. You can not determine presentation forms by their Unicode code.
But you can reach your goal be checking to see what characters is before or after YEH.
You can also use Fardis to see Unicode codes of strings.

A: We solved similar problem the way bellow:
We had a core banking application, the customer sub-system needed a full text search on customers name, family, father name etc.
Different encoding, legacy migrated data, keyboard layouts and Farsi fonts ... made search process inaccurate.
We overcame the problem by replacing problematic characters with some standard one and saving the standard string for search purpose.
After several iterations, the replacement is as bellow that may come in handy:
Formula="UPPER(REPLACE(REPLACE(REPLACE
(REPLACE(REPLACE(REPLACE(REPLACE(REPLACE
(REPLACE(REPLACE(REPLACE(REPLACE(REPLACE
(REPLACE(REPLACE(REPLACE(REPLACE(REPLACE
(REPLACE(REPLACE(REPLACE(REPLACE
(REPLACE(FirsName || LastName || FatherName,
 chr(32),''),
 chr(13),''),
 chr(9),''),
 chr(10),''),
 '-',''),
 '-',''),
 'آ','ا'),
 'أ', 'ا'),
 'ئ', 'ي'),
 'ي', 'ي'),
 'ك', 'ک'),
 'آإئؤةي','اايوهي'),
 'ء',''),
 'شأل','شاال'),
 'ا.','اله'),
 '.',''),
 'الله','اله'),
 'ؤ','و'),
 'إ','ا'),
 'ة','ه'),
 ' ا لله','اله'),
 'ا لله','اله'),
 ' ا لله','اله'))"


This is a Windows 7 Phone Application created to help out with the P90X workout.
and also a list of approved food guidelines to help out when your on the go.
your current and past works outs.
You can write down your Reps and Weight you had use for that routine.
The Workout section is devided by weeks, and then by workouts.
In each workout you are able to document and save your reps and weight used for each workout.
After saving you can review past workouts.
Ok i made this in 2009 to learn more about Isolated Storage and i have not touched it since. I am pretty sure i took the long and hard way of geting this all to work. I also bet that there are a lot of better P90X Managers workout helps out there with guides and graphs and all that stuff. I spent enough time working on this that i think it would be a slight waste to just delete it so im releasing the XAP here for you all who will probably never download it.
This is the Windows Phone 7 .xap file, you are going to need a Developer Unlocked phone or a "Jail Broken/Unlocked" phone. There is no guarantees with this program. I dont even guarantee that it will work for you at all. I also dont plan on working on it any more or to really do any bug squashing. I didnt even put a comments section here or in the form because i dont really care about this program.
There is no guarantees, promises or anything with this release.