58. Authorize the executive to accept a $18,375 state grant for water safety patrols? The grant will fund patrols by the sheriff's office during the peak boating period in order to reduce boating-related loss of life, personal injury, and property damage. The grant expires on 9/30/2017. (AB2017-116) Approved 6-0, Carl Weimer absent.
59. Approve the 2017-2018 collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters' Local Union No. 231? The agreement covers 67 corrections deputies and sergeants. The agreement includes: a 2.25 per cent pay increase for 2017 (retroactive to January), and 2.50 percent increase in 2018, respectively; an increase in longevity pay steps; changes in the contracted provider for medical plans and changes in the per employee medical contribution by the county; changes in the provision of required uniforms and equipment; and changes to the rules for banking and cashing out of compensatory time. The agreement runs from 1/1/2017 and expires on 12/31/2018. (AB2017-118) Approved 6-0, Carl Weimer absent.
60. Approve the 2015-2016 collective bargaining agreement with the International Organization of Masters, Mates, and Pilots and the Inland Boatmen's Union of the Pacific? The agreement covers eight deckhands and three masters. The agreement includes: 2.25, 2.5. and 2 per cent wage increases for 2017 (retroactive to January), 2018, and 2019, respectively; monthly county contributions to employee health plans of $1,235, and $1,297 for 2017, and 2018, respectively, with 2019 contributions being funded in the same amount as Non-represented employees; living and medical expenses; employee ride passage provisions for both active and retired employees. The agreement begins 4/4/2017 and expires 12/31/2019. (AB2017-119) Approved 6-0, Carl Weimer absent.
61. Approve the 2017-2018 collective bargaining agreement with the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, Local 17? The agreement covers 25 Health Department employees. The agreement includes: a 2.25 (retroactive to January) and 2.5 per cent wage increase for 2017 and 2018, respectively; monthly contributions to employee health plans of $1,234 and $1,297 for 2017, and 2018, respectively; an option for employees working less than 1.0 FTE to receive prorated health coverage; a provision requiring all banked compensatory time to be cashed out at the end of the calendar year; modified language for family and medical leave; changes in the online posting of open positions. The agreement begins on 1/1/2017 and expires on 12/31/2018. (AB2017-120) Approved 6-0, Carl Weimer absent.
62. Authorize the executive to award the low bid of $1,545,861 to Granite Construction of Bellingham for 2017 hot mix asphalt prelevel? The engineers estimate was $1,695,820. The prelevel is used at various locations for the maintenance and repair of county roads. The contract includes all labor, equipment, and materials required to install approximately 22,126 tons of asphalt prelevel in an amount not to exceed $1,545,861. Two bids were received, the high bid was $1,592,619. (AB2017-121) Approved 6-0, Carl Weimer absent.
63. Update the appendix of the 2015 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy? The Economic Development Strategy is a planning tool required by the federal Economic Development Administration in order to be eligible for public works funding, and includes community development projects identified by governments and other economic development entities in Whatcom County. A development strategy was first approved at the 8/13/2002 meeting, vote #153, the 2015 strategy was approved at the 3/31/2015 meeting, vote #49 and updated at the 4/19/2016 meeting, vote #68. The current appendix update includes language addressing the development of family wage employment in Whatcom County and removes language listing La Bounty Road as the site of a new jail and sheriff's office. The AB2017-115 (Resolution 2017-017) Substitute corrected and approved 5-1, Barbara Brenner1 opposed and Carl Weimer absent (Rud Browne abstained on the West Horton Road project).
64. Install temporary stop signs on Unick Road at the intersection with Elder Road? The signs will be installed during construction of the Slater Road/Jordan Creek fish passage project. At the 3/22/2016 meeting, vote #49, council voted to amend a contract with Trantech Engineering of Bellevue to conduct preliminary engineering work for repair of a deteriorating culvert. The culvert is a barrier to fish passage. During construction, Slater Road will be closed at the construction site and traffic will be detoured to Elder Rd., Unick Rd., and Lake Terrel Rd. AB2017-109 (Ordinance 2017-015) Approved 6-0, Carl Weimer absent.
65. Install temporary stop signs at the Oat Coles/Swift Creek temporary bridge? The bridge deck was removed in January 2017 due to stream flow impedance. Public Works is proposing to install a temporary single-lane bridge to increase vertical clearance and restore access. The stop signs will control traffic on the temporary bridge while a permanent replacement solution is being considered. AB2017-110 (Ordinance 2017-016) Adopted 6-0, Carl Weimer absent.
66. Amend the road naming system? At the 5/3/2016 meeting, vote #78, council voted to allow honorary road naming. The version of the existing ordinance to be amended was later discovered to be incorrect. This ordinance uses the correct version of the code, and supersedes the May 2016 version. The honorary naming of roads does not change the legal name of the road, and the sign displaying the honorary name will be posted below the sign displaying the legal road name, in a different color. AB2017-111 (Ordinance 2017-017) Approved 6-0, Carl Weimer absent.
69. Approve the Birch Bay Community Park Master Plan? At the 5/21/2016 meeting, vote #91, council approved a contract for master planning, site design, programming, and cost estimation for the Birch Bay Community Park. The master plan addresses recreational use, visitor parking, connectivity, and restroom accommodations. The Parks & Recreation Department will identify funding to implement the master plan, projected to be completed in three phases between three to eight years. AB2016-185B (Resolution 2017-018) Amended and approved 6-1, Ken Mann opposed.
70. Request that the Washington State Legislature amend the Growth Management Act? The request is in response to the Washington Supreme Court's 2016 Hirst ruling addressing the use of permit-exempt wells as relates to development. Council requests that the legislature amend the Growth Management Act to clarify that counties can rely on Department of Ecology guidance for determining legal water availability. Additionally, the council is requesting legislation that will: establish a Department of Ecology mitigation program for wells in closed basins; allow the issuance for permits conditional on withdrawals of less than 5,000 gallons per day; allow the use of unused municipal water rights for mitigation purposes; allow for instream flow impairment mitigation to be conducted away from the site of withdrawal; and provide financial assistance for the development of public rural water supplies, mitigation projects, and/or water banks. AB2017-129 (Resolution 2017-019) Substitute amended and approved 6-1, Todd Donovan opposed.
74. Adopt interim amendments to the Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan and the Whatcom County Code? (public hearing held). At the 10/25/2016 meeting, vote #196, council voted to impose an emergency 60-day moratorium on development activity relying upon permit-exempt wells in closed basins. At the 12/6/2016 meeting, vote #250, council adopted interim amendments, and extended the interim amendments at the 3/7/2017 meeting, vote #44. The interim amendments apply to building construction; zoning; land division; and health, and include the legal availability of water as a condition of building and residential permit approval and list the manners in which an applicant can meet that condition. Changes from the second interim amendments include: the requirement that Whatcom County, and not the applicant, pay for any third party review of geohydrology reports and mitigation plans; and AB2016-309F (Ordinance 2017-019) Adopted 5-2, Barara Brenner2 and Ken Mann opposed.


Why St. John for the good ghost, of course, Chris!
Question - Did the spelling of the Cotton Blossom's captain's name change? I don't have my books handy, but thought it was McCleod, not McCloud.
Oops! Looks like you've been spammed. *sigh* Hate it when that happens, don't you? Wonder what St. Vidicon would have to say about it.


There are hundreds of online gambling blogs, but very few of them deal solely with big priced selections. In part that may be because the win rate and hence the perceived success rate is much reduced. If someone is offering up even money selections they're bound to have frequent wins even if they aren't doing particularly well. With outsiders the very opposite may be true. It's just not realistic to hope for a high win to loss ratio when you're concentrating on selections that are, say, 20-1 or more. That of course doesn't mean that you can't or won't be successful by looking for outsider value though.
The aim of this blog is to cover big priced betting opportunities, and detail the success or failure in doing so. I'll be listing all of my selections and will also be opening up the blog to others with interesting thoughts relating to outsiders. Many of the selections will be from the world of horse racing, though I won't limit the interest to that sport alone. There are plenty of outsider betting opportunities in boxing, darts, football and more. That's without starting on the often wildly unpredictable world of reality TV. Stay tuned!


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// Copyright 2016 Yahoo Inc.
// Licensed under the terms of the Apache license. Please see LICENSE.md file distributed with this work for terms.
package com.yahoo.bard.webservice.druid.model.filter;

import com.yahoo.bard.webservice.data.dimension.Dimension;
import com.yahoo.bard.webservice.druid.model.dimension.extractionfunction.ExtractionFunction;

import java.util.Objects;

/**
 * Filter for matching a dimension using some specific Extraction function.
 *
 * @deprecated  Use {@link SelectorFilter} dimensional filters with extractionFn specified instead
 */
@Deprecated
public class ExtractionFilter extends DimensionalFilter {

    private final String value;

    /**
     * Constructor.
     *
     * @param dimension  Dimension to apply the extraction to
     * @param value  Value of the filter
     * @param extractionFn  Function to do the extraction
     */
    public ExtractionFilter(Dimension dimension, String value, ExtractionFunction extractionFn) {
        super(dimension, DefaultFilterType.EXTRACTION, extractionFn);
        this.value = value;
    }

    public String getValue() {
        return value;
    }

    @Override
    public ExtractionFilter withDimension(Dimension dimension) {
        return new ExtractionFilter(dimension, value, getExtractionFunction());
    }

    /**
     * Get a new instance of this filter with the given value.
     *
     * @param value  Value of the new filter.
     *
     * @return a new instance of this filter with the given value
     */
    public ExtractionFilter withValue(String value) {
        return new ExtractionFilter(getDimension(), value, getExtractionFunction());
    }

    /**
     * Get a new instance of this filter with the given ExtractionFunction.
     *
     * @param extractionFunction  ExtractionFunction of the new filter.
     *
     * @return a new instance of this filter with the given extraction function
     */
    public ExtractionFilter withExtractionFunction(ExtractionFunction extractionFunction) {
        return new ExtractionFilter(getDimension(), value, extractionFunction);
    }

    @Override
    public int hashCode() {
        return Objects.hash(super.hashCode(), value);
    }

    @Override
    public boolean equals(Object obj) {
        if (this == obj) { return true; }
        if (obj == null || getClass() != obj.getClass()) { return false; }
        ExtractionFilter other = (ExtractionFilter) obj;

        return
                super.equals(obj) &&
                Objects.equals(value, other.value);
    }
}

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IndyCar will host a road race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in May, the first time the open-wheel racing series will compete on the hallowed track's winding interior course.
The eight-member IMS board of directors approved the revolutionary move Thursday.
The race will take place the opening weekend of Indianapolis 500 festivities—May 8-10. The track will undergo reconfiguration this fall and next spring to create more passing zones and vantage points for fans, according to the IMS.
The 98th running of the Indy 500 is scheduled for May 25, with qualifying for the oval-track race scheduled between the two races.
"This event will bring even more energy and action to the Month of May for fans and create another showcase for the diversity and excitement of the Speedway and the IndyCar Series," said Hulman & Company CEO Mark D. Miles. "The new road race will further enhance the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as the premier motorsports destination in the world and direct an even brighter spotlight on the Indianapolis 500."
The IMS was mum on further details, deferring to a media event Oct. 1.
The move is the highest-profile break from tradition yet in Miles' tenure. He became CEO of the family-owned firm that operates the race track in December. IBJ reported earlier this month that he was investigating the possibility of running a road race at the Speedway, in addition to other ways to overhaul "Month of May" festivities.
Until this year, racing IndyCars on the IMS road course has only been a pipe dream, often talked about but never seriously considered by the Hulman-George family that runs the Speedway.
The IMS road course has hosted series including the Formula One race from 2000-2007, the annual MotoGP event that debuted in 2008, and the Grand-Am Rolex Series that first competed at IMS in 2012.
The course has been criticized by F1 and more recently, MotoGP racers, for just about everything including being bumpy, dusty, slick and boring.
Miles has said that an IndyCar road race would be intended to restore some horsepower to May.


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The Adobe Research team wants to add a Siri-style digital assistant to your design apps.
When it comes to editing pictures are you more of an extrovert? Do you wish you could have a chat with your computer's photo editing software while you crop images, rotate them and share them over social media? Well, you're in luck, because that's exactly what the Adobe Research team is currently exploring with their digital assistant.
Working in a similar way to Siri, Adobe's voice command tool combines the emerging science of voice interaction with a "deep understanding of both creative workflows and the creative aspirations" of its users.
Capable of accepting natural user voice instructions for image editing locally, or through on-device computing and cloud-based Natural Language understanding services, this is Adobe's first step towards a robust multimodal voice-based interface.


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Q: Is it possible to define a function in Haskell that has an input argument of two possible types? For my own understanding, I want to define a function in Haskell that takes two arguments- either both Integers, or both Chars. It does some trivial examination of the arguments, like so:
foo 1 2 = 1
foo 2 1 = 0
foo 'a' 'b' = -1
foo _ _ = -10

This I know won't compile, because it doesn't know whether its args are of type Num or Char. But I can't make its arguments polymorphic, like:
foo :: a -> a -> Int

Because then we are saying it must be a Char (or Int) in the body.
Is it possible to do this in Haskell? I thought of maybe creating a custom type? Something like:
data Bar = Int | Char
foo :: Bar -> Bar -> Int

But I don't think this is valid either. In general, I'm confused about if there's a middle ground between a function in Haskell being either explicitly of ONE type, or polymorphic to a typeclass, prohibiting any usage of a specific type in the function body.

A: You can use the Either data type to store two different types. Something like this should work:
foo :: Either (Int, Int) (Char, Char) -> Int
foo (Right x) = 3
foo (Left y) = fst y

So, for it's Left data constructor you pass two Int to it and for it's Right constructor you pass two Char to it. Another way would be to define your own algebric data type like this:
data MyIntChar = MyInt (Int, Int) | MyChar (Char, Char) deriving (Show)

If you observe, then you can see that the above type is isomorphic to Either data type.

A: I'm not sure I would necessarily recommend using typeclasses for this, but they do make something like this possible at least.
class Foo a where
    foo :: a -> a -> Int

instance Foo Int where
    foo 1 2 = 1
    foo 2 1 = 0
    foo _ _ = -10

instance Foo Char where
    foo 'a' 'b' = -1
    foo _ _ = -10

A: You can do
type Bar = Either Int Char

foo :: Bar -> Bar -> Int
foo (Left 1) (Left 2) = 1
foo (Right 'a') (Right 'b') = -1
foo (Left 3) (Right 'q') = 42
foo _ _ = 10

and things like that - the Either data type is precisely for mixing two types together. You can roll your own similar type like
data Quux = AnInt Int | AChar Char | ThreeBools Bool Bool Bool

It's called an Algebraic Data Type.
(I struggle to think of circumstances when it's useful to mix specifically characters and integers together - mainly it's very helpful to know where your data is and what type it is.)
That said, I write algebraic data types a lot, but I give them meaningful names that represent actual things rather than just putting random stuff together because I don't like to be specific. Being very specific or completely general is useful. In between there are typeclasses like Eq. You can have a function with type Eq a => a -> [a] -> Bool which means it has type a -> [a] -> Bool for any type that has == defined, and I leave it open for people to use it for data types I never thought of as long as they define an equality function.

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THESE STOCKS WERE ADDED TO THE SMARTERSQUIRREL MOCK PORTFOLIO ON AUGUST 31, 2018 AND IN JUST SEVEN MONTHS THEY ARE UP 72.7%, 37.2% and 47.8%...  MITK, ULTA and AYX!!
As I introduce stocks as investing ideas I will add them to the SmarterSquirrel Mock Portfolio to see how they perform over time. These are not recommendations to buy, rather it is meant to facilitate learning and discussion about stocks. Some of the stocks discussed may plummet in value to such a point that they become delisted and any money invested in them is lost forever. Others may grow at, below or above the average market rate. Please do your own due diligence and seek professional investing advice before making any investment decisions. I have no expertise in giving financial advice or in providing investment advice.
I am splitting the portfolio into different categories so we can see how different approaches perform and so you can have more clarity on which approach may work better for you. The categories for the portfolios are ETFs, Growth Stocks, Dividend Stocks and Speculative Stocks.
*These are all mock portfolios. No real money is involved and no actual investments have been made by SmarterSquirrel. Amounts shown here are for educational and informational purposes only.
VGRO.TO - This ETF is an all market equity and bond ETF with representation from companies and governments across the globe. If you are looking to simplify your investing, ETFs like this one may be helpful. I discuss this simple approach to investing here . Though currently both the growth and dividend portfolios are outperforming this ETF.
I have now added the stocks ALRM, ANET, MITK, ULTA, V, WNS and YELP at the closing prices for August 31, 2018. I discuss these new addtions to the Growth Portfolio here. These are in addition to SHAK which was added back in November of 2017 and was discussed here.
AW.UN - The mock portfolio has received four dividend payments from A&W so far for a total of $16.70. I discuss A&W here .
BIP.UN - The mock portfolio had received $56.60 CAD dividends and so I added one share of BIP.UN at the cost of $47.15 leaving $9.45 in dividend cash remaining. As a result the holding has gone from the initial 18 stocks to the current 19. Meanwhile in the time since the portfolio has held BIP.UN the dividend per share has gone from $0.435 USD to being increased by 8% to $0.47 USD and more dividends have been received where now the dividend holding is $22.18. Over time the portfolio will benefit from rising dividends, which is why it is good to find dividend growers. As the dividends received equal the price of a stock, you will see the number of shares held increase and the dividend amount fluctuate as dividends received go to 'pay' for a new stock. I discuss Brookfield Infrastructure here .
I have now added new speculative stocks APPF, AYX, NICE, PSTG and TRHC at the closing prices for August 31, 2018. I discuss these new additions to the Speculative Portfolio here . These are in addition to the lithium stocks in this portfolio which were discussed here . Though all the lithium stocks are down with the exception of LIX.V which was 'sold' for a 27.8% gain in December 2017, I continue to believe the future for lithium is bright and that there should be a significant gain for lithium stocks down the road perhaps closer to 2022.
From all these portfolios you can certainly see that the Speculative Portfolio is much more risky than the other three portfolios.
Remember I am not an investing professional, and these portfolios are not meant as recommendations but rather as a learning tool to help you better understand investing. Please speak with a professional advisor before making any investment decisions or do your own due diligence before investing.


April 2017: Investor & Shareholder Update — Innovation Pharmaceuticals Inc.
The presentation includes a brief corporate update from Leo Ehrlich, Chief Executive Officer, and a clinical overview by Dr. Arthur Bertolino, MD, PHD, MBA, President and Chief Medical Officer, with particular emphasis given to Brilacidin interim trial results in Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Oral Mucositis.
Click here or on the video below for the pre-recorded presentation.


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Sockeye salmon from Ekuk (Alaska, USA)
Ekuk, Alaska (USA)
"It's a family affair"
Every summer, Johnna Bouker and her family travel to Ekuk to fish for sockeye salmon. Together, they set out their nets along the coastline before hauling them all back in again. "I've been coming to this beach my whole life. It all started when I was younger and I'd give my father a helping hand, and for the past ten years it's been my summer job. The whole family pitches in." She fillets the salmon with the dexterity of a seasoned pro, wielding an ulu, a knife traditionally used in Alaska. "Smoked, fresh, or canned, I simply can't get enough of sockeye salmon!"
A good catch
At low tide, the fishing men and women in Ekuk will set their gillnets horizontally in the sea and anchor them on the beach. Come high tide, when the fish swim into it, the fishers use trucks to haul them back onto dry land. After untangling the fish by hand, they'll have the catch on ice in less than an hour.
Between mid-June and early August, the salmon run along the Ekuk coast towards the rivers where they were born. The state of Alaska carefully monitors the number of salmon swimming upstream to spawn. When it's found that not enough fish are passing, the fishing is temporarily closed to prevent over-fishing and to maintain healthy stocks.
Ekuk, the last village down
Fisherman John, Johnna's father, parks the small plane in front of their house, close to Ekuk beach on Bristol Bay. Nobody bats an eyelid, it's a fact of life here, as the community is accessible only by plane or boat. The name Ekuk means "the last village down", and that's no exaggeration: it's the southern-most village on Nushagak Bay, an estuary feeding into Bristol Bay. You'd be forgiven for thinking that it feels like the far end of the world.
For the people living around Bristol Bay, life has revolved around sockeye salmon for thousands of years. The tiny hamlet of Ekuk really springs to life in the summer months of July and August when the fishers are out in force and their numbers are boosted by an influx of seasonal workers.
Ekuk means 'the last village below'. This can be taken quite literally: it's the most southern village of the Nushagak Bay, a branch of the Bristol Bay. You can only reach it by boat or plane, making it feel a bit like it's at the end of the world. In summertime about 400 people live here, but during winter the place is abandoned.
To fishery
Wild sockeye salmon
Bristol Bay and the rivers flowing into it are home to the largest – and one of the most delicious – populations of sockeye salmon anywhere in the world. Salmon are anadromous fish, meaning that they migrate back from the sea to their river of birth, swimming against a strong current to lay their eggs. In preparation for this feat of endurance, the fish gorge on plankton and shrimp. That's what explains the beautiful shade of deep red of the flesh. Click below for recipes using our gorgeous sockeye salmon!
Read more about salmon
Sockeye Smoked Salmon Ekuk
Sockeye flame-roasted wild salmon
Club sandwich with smoked sockeye salmon
Lentil Salad with Smoked Wild Salmon
Wild salmon tagliatelle
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import net.minecraft.client.Minecraft;
import net.minecraft.client.gui.GuiButton;
import org.lwjgl.opengl.GL11;

public class GuiSliderCP extends GuiButton
{

	public GuiSliderCP(int i, int j, int k, ControlPackEnumOptions option, String s, float f, float max)
	{
		super(i, j, k, 150, 20, s);
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		dragging = false;
		idFloat = null;
		idFloat = option;
		sliderValue = f;
		maxValue = max;
	}

	@Override
	public int getHoverState(boolean flag)
	{
		return 0;
	}

	@Override
	protected void mouseDragged(Minecraft minecraft, int i, int j)
	{
		if(!visible)
		{
			return;
		}
		if(dragging)
		{
			sliderValue = (float)(i - (x + 4)) / (float)(width - 8);
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			{
				sliderValue = 0.0F;
			}
			if(sliderValue > maxValue)
			{
				sliderValue = maxValue;
			}
			ControlPackOptions.floatOptions.put(idFloat, sliderValue);
			ControlPackOptions.saveOptions();
			displayString = ControlPackMain.instance.getOptionDesc(idFloat);
		}
		GL11.glColor4f(1.0F, 1.0F, 1.0F, 1.0F);
		drawTexturedModalRect(x + (int)((sliderValue/maxValue) * (width - 8)), y, 0, 66, 4, 20);
		drawTexturedModalRect(x + (int)((sliderValue/maxValue) * (width - 8)) + 4, y, 196, 66, 4, 20);
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	@Override
	public boolean mousePressed(Minecraft minecraft, int i, int j)
	{
		if(super.mousePressed(minecraft, i, j))
		{
			sliderValue = (float)(i - (x + 4)) / (float)(width - 8);
			sliderValue = sliderValue * maxValue;
			if(sliderValue < 0.0F)
			{
				sliderValue = 0.0F;
			}
			if(sliderValue > maxValue)
			{
				sliderValue = maxValue;
			}
			ControlPackOptions.floatOptions.put(idFloat, sliderValue);
			ControlPackOptions.saveOptions();
			displayString = ControlPackMain.instance.getOptionDesc(idFloat);
			dragging = true;
			return true;
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		{
			return false;
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	}

	@Override
	public void mouseReleased(int i, int j)
	{
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	public float sliderValue;
	public float maxValue;
	public boolean dragging;
	private ControlPackEnumOptions idFloat;
}


Intuit's QuickBooks accounting software is extremely popular. Over 29 million small businesses across the United States use QuickBooks, and the program enjoys an overwhelming eighty percent market share among this demographic. As useful as it is, there are several ways to make QuickBooks work even better. Here are four great pro-tips for anyone who uses QuickBooks to get the most out of the program, and become more productive.
But before trying any of these, we recommend using the Due.com invoicing software. It's free, intuitive and customizable as well.
Whether you're an accountant or an entrepreneur, you shouldn't settle for the default settings on QuickBooks. Instead, you can adjust QuickBooks' appearance, so that you view exactly what you think is important to better understand your business. To modify your default settings, click on Preference, and select Desktop View. From this menu, you can adjust QuickBooks' windows that remain open, the fonts used, even the screen colors and sounds used for different actions. You can also add or remove icon shortcuts from the interface as well, and ensure that the only shortcuts you have are the ones you frequently use. To do so, right-click on the icon bar, then select the Customize Icon Bar. This will allow you to add or a remove a host of shortcut icons to the Icon Bar.
Your efforts at accounting will come to naught if you lose all your data. Ensure you have a plan to regularly backup your QuickBooks data, preferably keeping a routinely updated copy of it on a different system altogether in case the primary system crashes. Alternatively, you can sign up to have a company provide this service for you. Intuit, for example, offers a data-protect service for a fee that will regularly backup your QuickBooks data. Similarly, it is extremely important to reconcile all of your accounts in QuickBooks as frequently and effectively as possible. Whenever you receive a bill, statement, or other payment transaction summary, ensure that you reconcile it in QuickBooks. This will help ensure that your accounts all stay highly accurate over the long term, and will assist you in making more informed decisions about your business.
QuickBooks can make two of the more mundane, time consuming activities in your business – paying bills and writing checks (which will soon be a thing of the past) – faster and easier. It can also help integrate them into your accounting system, so that you can keep better track of bills and payments. The QuickBooks billpay feature enables a business to pay all of its bills, even automate payments, and reconciles them effectively in accounts payable. For bills that cannot be paid online, QuickBooks enables you to print checks, and again captures all of the transactions to make reconciling later on much easier than if you were writing them out by hand.
Once you feel comfortable using QuickBooks and start leveraging its capabilities, you'll inevitably find it falling short of your business requirements in some areas. Fortunately, software developers have created hundreds of third party applications and programs specially designed to integrate with QuickBooks and make it even more effective. SOS Inventory for example, can help integrate inventory management into a business's sales and manufacturing strategies. OneWay Commerce can help a business set up a Facebook Storefront. Both of these programs link directly into your QuickBooks account, and allow users to leverage the software to much greater effects. Other apps can help businesses make tough decisions, or provide greater fraud protection as well.
QuickBooks is a proven software tool that can help small business owners run their companies much more effectively. Take advantage of simple QuickBooks features that can save time on important but mundane activities, and seek out 3rd party add-ons that make the software more effective. Finally, always ensure that you back up and reconcile your QuickBooks data, so that you never lose any of your hard earned accounting information.
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Birmingham Real-Time News
Kimberly woman 'will never forget' wild D.C. celebration of World War II's end in Aug. '45
By Jesse Chambers
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Kimberly resident Mable Myrick, who worked at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., during World War II, treasures a newspaper she got for free during the wild celebration of the war's end in the nation's capitol on Aug. 14, 1945.
(Frank Couch)
Friday marked the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, the bloodiest conflict in human history, and the event was commemorated in the United States and Japan, according to the Associated Press.
Hundreds gathered in New York's Times Square to help remember the iconic celebration that took place there on V-J Day, Aug. 14, 1945, when word of the Japanese surrender to the Allies was announced.
In Birmingham, local residents told AL.com about the wild party that broke out downtown when the end of the war was announced.
And a Kimberly woman is sharing her story of the large V-J Day celebration she witnessed in the nation's capital, Washington, D.C. Mabel Myrick, who worked during the war as a secretary at the Pentagon in Washington, described her experiences that day in an interview and in a written account she supplied to AL.com.
"There was a big celebration downtown," Myrick said, and she and her roommate - an 18-year-old girl from Pittsburgh, Pa. - hopped on a trolley so they could "go get in the middle of it," she said.
Mabel Myrick in the 1940s. (Photo courtesy Mabel Myrick)
The trolley was so full that the driver - who had given up collecting fares - could not even close the door, and Myrick and her friend were the last ones to get on.
Myrick and her roomie lived on N Street near Connecticut Avenue, only about eight blocks from the White House. But the trolley could not even go all the way to its normal destination, according to Myrick. The driver "got to the front of the White House and could not go any further because of the crowd," she said.
Myrick and her roommate got out and surveyed a crazy scene that was "like New York," she said - referring to the scene in Times Square depicted in iconic photos that Americans have enjoyed for decades. "They were throwing their hats in the air, and the servicemen were kissing the girls," she said.
"We got in the middle of a parade and went about a block where a band was playing and everybody was singing," she said. "A sailor who appeared to have had too much to drink was attempting to climb the wall of a building and people were clapping and cheering him on. It was so crowded that all you could see for blocks was people."
One of the amorous servicemen in the crowd found his way to Myrick. "A soldier kissed me and said, "That's for the Engineer Corps - pardon the mustache," and then grabbed the next girl," she said.
A Marine asked Myrick what was going on, and she told him the war over. "No kidding. Who won?" he asked her.
Everybody was grabbing for the hats being thrown in the air, according to Myrick. "Soldiers were wearing Navy hats, and sailors were wearing Army hats," she said. "I even had a hat until it was taken from me."
Myrick still treasures a copy of a newspaper she got that day - "Truman Announces 'War is Over,'" the headline reads - and recalls a story behind it.
"The newspaper people were not putting the papers in the racks on the corners," she said. "They were just stacking them on the curbs. There was a serviceman - I can't remember exactly, but I think he was a Marine - sitting on the curb. He had had too much to drink. I asked him if he was selling the newspapers. 'Hell, no, I'm giving them away,' he said."
It was all an experience that Myrick said she will never forget. "I'm thinking it was a bigger celebration in D.C. than it was in New York, but they always picture it in New York," she said.
The end of the war meant more than just a big party to Myrick. Like a lot of Americans, it meant the end of a war that had claimed people she loved.
Myrick - who had four brothers in the service - lost her youngest brother, an Army medic, to a German sniper in November 1944, and her boyfriend was killed in Italy in January 1945.
"We were all so happy the war was finally over," she said.
Calling all Rosies
Myrick is vice-president for memberships for the American Rosie the Riveter Association (ARRA), a Birmingham non-profit founded in 1998 that encourages the women war workers, or "Rosies," of the World War II generation to describe their wartime experiences for posterity.
"So many women have not told their stories, and even their children and grandchildren are not familiar," Myrick said. "We want to get them talking, and we want a record of what they did in our archive."
To learn more, call 888-557-6743, e-mail americanrosietheriveter2@yahoo.com, go to www.rosietheriveter.net, or write to the American Rosie the Riveter Association, P.O. Box 188, Kimberly, AL 35091.


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Hi 03k,we are waiting you !!!
Could you post the vce here so that we can all help to revise for you?
Hello mark, it is possible for you to post the file somewhere to verify the answer.
This exam has many errors in it. Better not use it unless you want to correct them. As far as I understand from certcollection.org the questions were valid but it has to many errors (50%?).
This is no longer valid, only between 5-7 questions are valid… the rest are not valid. I'd wait till a newer version comes out… Do use this version, it's old!!!!!!
Do you remember some questions?


Shameless Self-Promotion – Teenage Death Songs: Volume 2 is now available on ebook!
My latest ebook Teenage Death Songs: Volume 2, which features three short stories (description below) is available on Kindle, Kobo, iBooks, and Nook today.
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A woman's journey from moderate conservative to political zealotry sees her run afoul of the hidden powers that govern her adopted hometown and threatens those closest to her.
Mahtantu is named after the the Lenape god of death. As Thanksgiving 2016 approaches he plots to upstage his hometown's fictitious holiday pageant.
Rimmon was born half-human and half-demon, a self-proclaimed demidemon, he struggles with the duality of his nature, his birth, distance from his biological parents and finding acceptance in the demonic hierarchy. The only friends he's known in the short span of his life challenge his loyalties when they ask for a dangerous favor.


On my many camping trips to Canyon de Chelly, Arizona, I would view the canyons from above, from the rims. I noticed birds hovering, seemingly not swaying, riding the thermals. Soaring above the rim, then folding wings and diving, then the rush of wind upward, and then stalling, twisting and diving again, and again, plunging in an acrobatic dance to the tune of the rising wind.
Painted at my campsite in Canyon de Chelly.
Oil on canvas in oak frame. 48" x 44"


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Hackers Hit Israeli Websites After Anonymous Threats
by Washington Informer April 7, 2015 October 30, 2020
JERUSALEM (AP) — Pro-Palestinian hackers disrupted Israeli websites on Tuesday, following threats from the Anonymous hacking collective that it would carry out an "electronic Holocaust," though Israeli cyber experts said the coordinated attacks caused little damage.
The hacking campaign, which has taken place every April 7 since 2013, is meant to be in protest of Israeli policies toward the Palestinians. In 2013, the hackers first waged the coordinated campaign, dubbed OpIsrael, on the eve of Israel's annual Holocaust remembrance day.
Israel's Computer Emergency Response Team, a civilian cyber security group, said Anonymous attacked a few dozen websites belonging to Israeli musicians and non-profit organizations on Tuesday. Anonymous had vowed it would topple Israeli government websites, banks and public institutions, though no major disruptions were reported.
The hackers replaced website home pages with photos of a Muslim holy site in Jerusalem and of militants holding the Islamic State militant flag, and posted a message signed by "AnonGhost."
"We are always here to punish you! Because we are the voice of Palestine and we will not remain silent!" the message read.
A video message by Anonymous said its campaign was responding to "crimes in the Palestinian territories," including last summer's Gaza war.
Israel's national cyber bureau said it distributed instructions to "relevant authorities" about boosting defense for websites ahead of the planned attack.
US Sharply Criticizes New Israeli Housing Project
Israel Escalates Gaza Offense, Casualties Mount
Israeli Prime Minister Calls Off West Bank Bus Segregation
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There are many approaches to mixing music; here, we're sharing two basic methods for constructing your mix, as well as how to select reference tracks.
Regardless, it's difficult to describe the art of mixing music using mere words, and it can be even more challenging to attempt to mix music in an unfamiliar style.
That's our job today—to share two basic approaches to mixing music, no matter what genre or style. Learn to use these tools and your mixes will potentially sound better than ever.
Try to use uncompressed source material, since MP3s and streaming services use data compression, which can alter the frequency response and add unwanted artifacts.
For example, I was recently mixing a pop/dance track and discovered that many current releases in this style have a notable dip in the 150–200 Hz range. This observation helped me shape the frequency response of my mix to reflect the competition, and it actually gave the mix greater impact when listening on smaller speakers.
Studio recordings may exhibit cleaner tracks, though I've encountered recordings in which headphone click track bleed has ruined a perfectly played acoustic guitar intro. Tough to fix that in the mix, right?
Hip hop and electronic music often use layers of stereo loops or synth elements recorded direct, with little or no reverb or room ambience.
In each of these instances, you will have to make choices about balance, editing, EQ and dynamic processing, tuning, panning, effects processing, and using other techniques to feature the right parts of the mix at the right time.
There are plenty of variations on these two tried-and-true techniques, but these basics work for most popular styles.
Rock, country, pop, jazz, rap, Latin—if you're mixing anything with a groove, you start by building the foundation of the house. That foundation is made of drums, and if you can get the drums to sound good, you're well down the road toward a good sounding mix.
Each style of music has its vocabulary of drum sounds: pop drums are often recorded dry and mixed with little or no reverb; hip hop drums are mainly stereo loops or drum samples; rock drums may have exaggerated compression; some recent jazz recordings use aggressive drum sounds that would be right at home on a Pearl Jam record from the 90s; Reggaeton songs seem to use the same kick drum sample. Study reference recordings to see which vocabulary you want to employ.
You'll want to get a good balance between the kick, snare, and hi hats. These are the big three for creating your groove. (Take a listen to Steely Dan's "Jack of Speed" or Metallica's "Master of Puppets" for examples of effective kick/snare/hat balance in rock music.) Add the toms and overheads until the kit sounds balanced as a whole instrument.
Your bass needs to co-exist with the kick drum in the low frequency world, and you get to decide who rules which frequencies.
Keyboard sounds are pre-programmed in stereo with lots of processing and EQ—maybe too much for your mix. Perhaps wide panning isn't what your song needs, or maybe the EQ needs to be thinned here or there to be compatible with the other instruments. Don't be afraid to tailor these sounds to meet your needs.
Pan each electric guitar pretty far to one side or the other. That way you'll hear them more distinctly without having to crank them up.
Try panning acoustic guitars opposite the electrics, this can really enhance the stereo image.
Strings and horns can easily sound harsh if you aren't careful with EQ and compression, especially if they have been closely miked. Pay close attention to your source tracks.
The approach here is more like a horn or string section accompaniment—so EQ and compress accordingly. Use plenty of reverb if appropriate for the song.
At this point, the instrumental mix should sound pretty good, but your stereo bus levels should not exceed 0 dB VU. (Or, -14 to -16 dB when using a full-scale meter.) Save some headroom, because the next step will add 3–6 dB to the overall mix level. If your levels are too hot, bring all of the faders down together in 3 dB increments until you get the levels under control.
This is the focal point of your mix—the part of the song that listeners will find most memorable. The vocal has to be balanced to sit comfortably atop the instrumental bed you have so carefully crafted without sticking out. Consider it the roof of the house. Or the Bugatti in the driveway.
Use reverb/delay/effect plug-ins on a send rather than directly on the track. This will prevent level changes as you vary the amount of the effect.
This includes brass, woodwinds, strings, kazoo, or any featured instruments. Treat these instruments as you would treat a lead vocal.
In our second basic approach to mixing, it's important to first develop an idea of what you'd like your sculpture to look/sound like, or you'll be chipping away aimlessly.
Start with a general blend of all tracks, keeping your stereo bus master levels between -6 dB and -12 dB VU. (Again, -14 to -16 dB when using a full-scale meter.) Listen to the raw tracks to get a sense for their potential and which direction you'd like to take the mix.
Adjust fader levels by turning down louder tracks to achieve a good balance, rather than by turning up quieter tracks. Pan individual tracks within the stereo field according to your vision for the song.
Your mix should now be taking shape. Using some of the EQ and compression processing notes in the "Building a House" section above, refine each instrument's place in the frequency and amplitude domains. Use subtractive EQ where possible to create space in the frequency domain.
Add finishing touches, using level automation to finesse balance; select reverb and other effects to enhance the sound of your mix.
Note—it's okay to solo tracks during this process, just be sure to A/B in context with the rest of the mix.
Do you have a reliable stereo meter? Using a VU meter, aim for an average of 0 dB VU with peaks of +3 dB. On a digital peak meter, that means peaks of no more than -6 dB.
Preserving that degree of headroom gives you freedom to retain the transient peaks in your tracks, while controlling the dynamic range of the entire mix during the mastering stage. Your song will sound better, and will translate better on various playback media and sound systems.
Speaking of which, before you call it done, turn your monitors way down and listen while walking around the room. If anything sticks out too much (snare drums like to do this), you may want to revisit your balance.
One of the great joys of my gig is getting to work on a wide array of music from different artists and genres. Not all of the techniques discussed here get used in every mix, but you'd be surprised how often they are pressed into service. Try these tips, see how they work for you. Then you can add them to your toolkit and whip them out when you encounter a challenging mix.
We'll dig deeper into the technical details in a subsequent article, but in the meantime, happy mixing!
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Reverbs aren't just for space—you can also use them for creative, otherworldly effects. In this article we depart from utilitarian uses of reverb and focus on how to use reverb plug-ins as sound design tools.
You have only so much time to mix, but no matter what happens, everything sounds bad in your room and in your cans. We'll cover some ways to get yourself out of this frustrating situation.
Reverb is a helpful tool, but can potentially cause mix issues. In this article, we'll discuss how to eliminate these problems and get the most out of reverb.


In a report recently produced by the National Council for Graduate Entrepreneurship (NCGE), the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts (NESTA) and the Council for Industry and Higher Education (CIHE) concluded that 'Entrepreneurship education is currently taught primarily through modules in business school courses and extra-curricular activities. HEIs need to enhance the perception and relevance of entrepreneurship education, so students and staff recognise the value of its combination of innovation, creativity, collaboration and risk-taking skills to a wide range of disciplines'.
This paper focuses on a ground breaking programme specifically designed to address these criticisms of the way in which enterprise and entrepreneurship is taught in universities. There are a huge number of programmes on offer across within European Higher Education with the words 'enterprise' and 'entrepreneurship' in the title, but what makes the BA (Hons) Enterprise and Entrepreneurial Management unique is the close involvement of entrepreneurs right from the outset, including course design, module content and delivery. This is achieved through an 'entrepreneur in residence' network, with Walter Herriot, Managing Director of St John's Innovation Centre, Cambridge, one of the world's leading incubation centres, as Director. This enables leading entrepreneurs to be embedded in fabric of the programme through playing a very active role in the continued development of the curriculum, content, and delivery of the pathway. Additionally, each student is allocated an entrepreneur as mentor for the duration of the three year programme.
This paper will firstly explore the key issues raised by the policy community and others calling into question the appropriateness of the way in which enterprise and entrepreneurship is taught. It will then look at the way in which UK universities are responding to these comments. The paper concludes with a case study of an academic programme developed and delivered jointly by academics and practitioners.


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Q: My confusion regarding vtable content In below code the statement "aptr->fun2() is not allowed." My queries are :-
1.What is the content of derived class vtable.
2. if base vptr accesses derived class vtable and if it contains function fun2() then why aptr->fun2() is not allowed.
#include "stdafx.h"
#include <iostream>
#include <conio.h>
using namespace std;
class A
{
public:
    virtual void fun1();
};

void A::fun1()
{
    cout << "\n Class A fun1 function called. ";
}

class B : public A
{
public:
    virtual void fun1();
    virtual void fun2();
};

void B::fun1()
{
    cout << "\n Class B fun1 function called";
}

void B::fun2()
{
    cout << "\n Class B fun2 function called";
}

int _tmain(int argc, _TCHAR* argv[])
{
    A* aptr =new B();
    aptr->fun1();
    aptr->fun2();//cannot be called
    _getch();
    return 0;
}

A: You cannot call fun2 with aptr because that is a A*, you'd have to cast it first
static_cast<B*>(aptr)->fun2();

The virtual function fun1 will handle calling the overloaded B::fun1 off of aptr, but that does not mean that you can access methods specific to B without casting.

A: A does not define a function fun2(), so there is no way to access it via a pointer to an A. What you are expressing in code is:
I have an A, which can do fun1(). I have a B which is an A, but can do fun2() in addition to that.
But just because your B can do fun2(), no other A has to be able to do this.If what you are aiming for was actually possible, all As would have to be able to do fun2(). Casting down is possible here, but you should probably reconsider your design. The fact that you try to use A, but some As need different treatment than others violates the Liskov Substitution Principle.


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Home Books Williams Manual of Hematology, 8e
Chapter 89: Hereditary Thrombophilia
Hereditary Thrombophilia. In: Lichtman MA, Kaushansky K, Kipps TJ, Prchal JT, Levi MM. Lichtman M.A., & Kaushansky K, & Kipps T.J., & Prchal J.T., & Levi M.M.(Eds.),Eds. Marshall A. Lichtman, et al.eds. Williams Manual of Hematology, 8e. McGraw Hill; 2011. Accessed January 31, 2023. https://hemonc.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=1783&sectionid=121723918
Hereditary thrombophilia. Lichtman MA, Kaushansky K, Kipps TJ, Prchal JT, Levi MM. Lichtman M.A., & Kaushansky K, & Kipps T.J., & Prchal J.T., & Levi M.M.(Eds.),Eds. Marshall A. Lichtman, et al. (2011). Williams Manual of Hematology, 8e. McGraw Hill. https://hemonc.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=1783&sectionid=121723918
"Hereditary Thrombophilia." Williams Manual of Hematology, 8e Lichtman MA, Kaushansky K, Kipps TJ, Prchal JT, Levi MM. Lichtman M.A., & Kaushansky K, & Kipps T.J., & Prchal J.T., & Levi M.M.(Eds.),Eds. Marshall A. Lichtman, et al. McGraw Hill, 2011, https://hemonc.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=1783&sectionid=121723918.
HEREDITARY RESISTANCE TO ACTIVATED PROTEIN C (APC)
PROTHROMBIN G20210A GENE POLYMORPHISM
HYPERHOMOCYSTEINEMIA
PROTEIN C DEFICIENCY
PROTEIN S DEFICIENCY
ANTITHROMBIN DEFICIENCY
ELEVATED LEVELS OF FACTOR VIII AND OTHER COAGULATION FACTORS
HEREDITARY THROMBOTIC DYSFIBRINOGENEMIA
OTHER POTENTIAL THROMBOPHILIC DISORDERS
DIAGNOSIS OF THROMBOPHILIA
THERAPY OF THROMBOPHILIA
Risk factors for thromboembolism may be genetic and acquired (Table 89–1).
Hereditary thrombophilia is a genetically determined increased risk of thrombosis.
Up to 50 percent of patients presenting with a first deep venous thrombosis will have an abnormal laboratory test suggesting a thrombophilic defect, and patients with recurrent thromboses or with a strong family history are even more likely to have laboratory evidence of a thrombophilic state (Table 89–2).
Up to 16 percent of patients with thrombophilia have inherited more than one abnormality.
These inherited defects also interact frequently with acquired risk factors, such as inactivity, trauma, malignancy, or oral contraceptive use, to lead to clinical thrombosis.
TABLE 89–1THROMBOPHILIAS AND PREDISPOSING RISK FACTORS FOR VENOUS THROMBOEMBOLISM
TABLE 89–1 THROMBOPHILIAS AND PREDISPOSING RISK FACTORS FOR VENOUS THROMBOEMBOLISM
Thrombophilias
Acquired Predisposing Risk Factors for Venous Thrombosis
Common Increasing age
Factor V Leiden Surgery or trauma
Prothrombin G20210A Prolonged immobilization
Increased factor VIII level* Obesity
Homozygous C677T polymorphism in methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase† Smoking
Malignant neoplasms
Rare Myeloproliferative diseases
Protein C deficiency Superficial vein thrombosis
Protein S deficiency Previous venous thrombosis/Varicose veins
Antithrombin deficiency Pregnancy and puerperium
Very rare Use of female hormones
Dysfibrinogenemia Antiphospholipid antibodies/Lupus anticoagulants
Homozygous homocystinuria Hyperhomocysteinemia
Activated protein C resistance unrelated to factor V Leiden
*Heritability is inferred. No gene alteration has been discerned.
†A questionable thrombophilia that can be associated with hyperhomocysteinemia in patients with deficiencies of folic acid or vitamin B12.
Source: William Hematology, 8th ed, Chap. 131, Table 131–1, p. 2122.
TABLE 89–2FREQUENCY OF THROMBOPHILIAS IN HEALTHY SUBJECTS AND UNSELECTED AND SELECTED PATIENTS WITH VENOUS THROMBOSIS
TABLE 89–2 FREQUENCY OF THROMBOPHILIAS IN HEALTHY SUBJECTS AND UNSELECTED AND SELECTED PATIENTS WITH VENOUS THROMBOSIS
Healthy Subjects
Unselected Patients
Selected Patients
Thrombophilia
Percent Affected
Factor V Leiden 16,150* 4.8 1142 18.8 162 40
2192† 0.05
Prothrombin G20210A 11,932* 2.7 2884 7.1 551 16
Protein C deficiency 15,070 0.2–0.4 2008 3.7 767 4.8
Protein S deficiency 3788 0.16–0.21 2008 2.3 649 4.3
Antithrombin deficiency 9669 0.02 2008 1.9 649 4.3
*Whites.
†Africans and Orientals.
Adapted with permission from Seligsohn U, Lubetsky A: Genetic susceptibility to venous thrombosis. N Engl J Med Apr 19;344(16):1222-1231, 2001.
Source: William Hematology, 8th ed, Chap.131, Table 131–2, p. 2123.
Etiology and Pathogenesis
APC resistance is an abnormally reduced anticoagulant response of a patient's plasma that, in more than 90 percent of cases, is caused by a genetic abnormality of factor V (substitution of glutamine for arginine at position 506), which significantly retards inactivation of factor Va by APC. The abnormal factor V is generally referred to as "factor V Leiden."
The factor V Leiden mutation occurs in 3 to 12 percent of Caucasians but is rare in other ethnic groups.
Deep and superficial venous thromboses are the most common manifestations of factor V Leiden, which has been reported to account for 20 to 25 percent of first thromboembolic events.
Heterozygosity for factor V Leiden increases the relative risk of developing venous thrombosis 4 to 8 times. It is estimated that one-half of homozygous carriers will have a clinically significant thrombotic episode during their lives.
The evidence regarding the role of factor V Leiden in recurrent thrombosis is conflicting.
Factor V Leiden induces a relatively mild hypercoagulable state, but the risks of thrombosis are greatly increased by combination with other inherited disorders, such as antithrombin deficiency, or with acquired risk factors, such as immobility or use of oral contraceptives.
A significantly increased risk of arterial thrombosis has been reported in patients with factor V Leiden and other vascular risk factors, such as smoking.
Laboratory Features
Patients with APC resistance can be identified by special coagulation assays.
DNA-based assays provide confirmation for positive coagulation tests and distinguish homozyotes and heterozygotes.
Substitution of guanylic acid (G) for adenylic acid (A) at nucleotide 20210 in the 3′-untranslated end of the prothrombin gene leads to an elevated plasma prothrombin level and predisposes to thrombosis.
This mutation is found primarily in Caucasians.
The mutation is associated with venous thrombosis in all age groups, sometimes in unusual sites. Arterial thromboses also occur.
The mutation increases the odds ratio for thrombosis by 2- to 5.5-fold.
The risk of thrombosis in patients with the G20210A polymorphism is further increased by another inherited thrombophilic state or by other risk factors such as oral contraceptive use or smoking.
Diagnosis depends on DNA analysis to identify the mutation in the prothrombin gene.
Hyperhomocysteinemia is a plasma homocysteine level above the normal range.
Severe hyperhomocysteinemia, or homocystinuria, is a rare autosomal recessive disorder with neurologic abnormalities, premature cardiovascular disease, stroke, and thromboses.
Mild to moderate hyperhomocysteinemia is an independent risk factor for arteriosclerosis and arterial thrombosis and for venous thrombosis.
Homocysteine appears to exert prothrombotic effects by interfering with endothelial cell function.
Hyperhomocysteinemia may be the result of mutations of enzymes involved in metabolism of sulfur-containing amino acids, or may be the result of nutritional deficiency of vitamin B6, vitamin B12, or folic acid, or of a combination of these causes.
Hyperhomocysteinemia is commonly associated with both venous and arterial thromboses.
Hyperhomocysteinemia increases the odds ratio for venous thrombosis to 2.5 to 3.0.
The combination of hyperhomocysteinemia with another prethrombotic disorder, such as factor V Leiden, substantially increases the risk of thromboembolism.
Hyperhomocysteinemia is a strong predictor of recurrent thrombosis.
Homocysteine levels can be measured on properly collected plasma.
Mutations in the genes for enzymes concerned with homocysteine metabolism (for example the MTHFR gene) can be determined using molecular biology techniques.
APC functions as an anticoagulant by inactivating activated factor V and activated factor VIII. Deficiency of protein C reduces this anticoagulant effect and leads to hypercoagulability.
Protein C deficiency is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait.
Affected heterozygotes have protein C levels of approximately 50 percent.
Type I deficiency is caused by decreased synthesis of a normal protein.
Type II deficiency is caused by production of an abnormally functioning protein.
Clinical expression of protein C deficiency is variable, perhaps because of coinheritance of other thrombophilic conditions.
Most deficient patients are identified by screening apparently normal individuals who have no personal or family history of thrombosis.
Deep and superficial venous thrombosis is the most common presentation. Venous thrombosis may occur in unusual sites. Arterial thrombosis is uncommon.
By age 45 years, up to one-half of heterozygous persons from clinically affected families will have had venous thromboembolism.
Homozygous patients with protein C levels less than 1 percent may develop severe thrombotic syndromes, such as neonatal purpura fulminans.
Protein C deficiency may also be responsible for warfarin skin necrosis (see Chap. 83).
Protein C deficiency may be detected by properly performed protein C assays.
Immunoassays can distinguish type I deficiencies (decreased antigen, decreased activity) from type II (normal antigen, decreased activity).
The large numbers of mutations make DNA analysis impractical.
In patients who have been treated with warfarin, it is necessary to wait at least 2 weeks after stopping warfarin therapy before measuring protein C levels.
Protein S functions as an anticoagulant by enhancing the activity of APC and also may directly inhibit factors Va, VIIIa, and Xa.
Plasma protein S circulates both unbound (free) and bound to C4b-binding protein. Only the free form is active.
Protein S deficiency is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait.
Protein S deficiency may be due to reduced synthesis of active protein (type I), normal synthesis of a defective protein (type II), or low levels of free protein S (the active form) combined with normal levels of bound protein S (type III).
The clinical features of inherited protein S deficiency are similar to those of protein C deficiency.
Reduced levels of protein S occur in a number of clinical conditions, including oral contraceptive use, pregnancy, oral anticoagulant therapy, disseminated intravascular coagulation, liver disease, nephrotic syndrome, and inflammatory diseases.
For screening purposes, estimation of free protein S antigen or APC-cofactor anticoagulant activity is better than determining total protein S antigen.
Assessment of total and free protein S and of protein S activity permits classification into types I, II, and III.
The high frequency of acquired protein S deficiency makes it difficult to identify hereditary defects.
DNA techniques may be useful within a family with a previously established mutation, but the large number of mutations otherwise limit their value.
Antithrombin is a protease inhibitor that forms irreversible, inactive complexes with thrombin and factors IXa, Xa, and XIa in reactions that are accelerated by heparin or heparan sulfate on endothelial surfaces.
Antithrombin deficiency is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait.
Type I deficiency is a result of reduced synthesis of the antithrombin protein.
Type II deficiency is a result of production of an antithrombin protein with abnormal function.
Venous thrombosis of the lower extremities is the most common presentation. Venous thrombosis may also occur in unusual sites. Arterial thrombosis occurs infrequently.
Antithrombin deficiency is found in about 1 percent of individuals younger than 70 years of age with a first documented venous thrombosis.
The odds ratio for thrombosis in patients with antithrombin deficiency is 10 to 20.
The occurrence of thrombosis peaks in the second decade of life.
Coinheritance of another gene for thrombophilia or coexistence of prothrombotic environmental factors substantially increases the risk of thrombosis.
Antithrombin deficiency with values less than 5 percent is extremely rare and causes severe arterial and venous thromboses.
Resistance to heparin therapy occurs frequently in patients not deficient in antithrombin, and is not a useful indicator of the deficiency.
Antithrombin deficiency can be detected using appropriate functional assays. Immunologic assays are needed to distinguish between type I and type II defects.
Antithrombin activity levels usually range from 40 to 60 percent in deficient patients.
Antithrombin activity may be reduced to similar levels by mild liver disease, thrombosis, or heparin therapy, and it may be necessary to repeat the assays and to perform family studies to establish the diagnosis.
Factor VIII levels above 150 percent of normal have been defined as an independent risk factor for thrombosis.
Preliminary data suggest that elevation of levels of factors V, IX, X, and XI above 150 percent similarly predispose to thrombosis.
The mechanism of elevation of coagulation factor levels is unknown. Pathogenesis of the thrombi may be increased thrombin generation.
The clinical features of patients with elevated factor VIII levels are those of patients with other forms of thrombophilia.
Levels of factor VIII antigen are increased corresponding to factor VIII procoagulation activity.
Dysfibrinogenemia is a qualitative defect in the molecule that can be asymptomatic (50%), or lead to either bleeding (30%) or thrombosis (20%). See Chap. 81.
Dysfibrinogenemia is found in approximately 0.8 percent of patients presenting with thromboembolism.
Patients with thrombotic dysfibrinogenemia usually present with venous thrombosis in the third to fourth decade of life.
These patients have an increased rate of spontaneous abortion and stillbirth and may have postpartum hemorrhage.
Prolongation of a dilute thrombin time or a reptilase time, and a disparity between levels of immunoreactive and clottable fibrinogen are common in dysfibrinogenemia.
Hereditary defects of the fibrinolytic system or of thrombomodulin are potential causes of thrombophilia but are not yet clearly established.
Comprehensive testing for patients with venous thromboembolism should include those assays listed in Table 89–1.
Thrombophilic factors can be evaluated in patients receiving oral anticoagulants, except for protein C resistance, and protein C and protein S levels. Proteins C and S can be assayed in blood from patients who have received heparin therapy instead of oral anticoagulants for approximately 2 weeks before performing the tests. Factor V Leiden genotype can be performed instead of testing for APC resistance.
Women with prior thromboembolism or with a strong family history of thromboembolism may be evaluated for thrombophilia before oral contraceptives are administered.
Children with venous or arterial thrombosis are likely to have thrombophilia.
Diagnostic studies for thrombophilia should be considered for women with recurrent midtrimester fetal loss or other adverse pregnancy outcomes.
Patients with thrombophilia who develop thrombosis or pulmonary embolism should be treated according to standard protocols for treatment of venous thromboembolism, i.e., they should initially receive standard treatment with heparin followed by vitamin K antagonists to maintain the INR between 2 and 3.
Warfarin therapy is usually continued for 6 months but may be prolonged if the risks of recurrent thrombosis appear to significantly outweigh the risks of complications of therapy.
If oral anticoagulant therapy is not continued, antithrombotic prophylaxis with low-molecular-weight heparin can be initiated with high-risk events such as surgery, inflammation, or inactivity.
B vitamins and folic acid are known to reduce plasma homocysteine levels, but their preventive value is not established. In clinical practice, however, this treatment is often prescribed.
Prophylactic heparin therapy should be considered for pregnant women who have had previous thromboembolism, particularly if the prior event was pregnancy-related.
Venous thromboembolism that occurs during pregnancy requires heparin throughout the pregnancy and anticoagulant therapy for 4 to 6 weeks postpartum (see Chap. 88).
For a more detailed discussion, see Uri Seligsohn and Aharon Lubetsky: Hereditary Thrombophilia. Chap. 131, p. 2121, in Williams Hematology, 8th ed.


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The words we use in our spoken liturgical prayer reflect our beliefs and also stretch us into new understandings of those beliefs. The words we use form us as individual Christians, and as church, a people of God. They give our communal worship a unified voice, shaping a vision that sets us on a path forward to who we are becoming.
In this context of public, communal prayer and worship, our rituals include the tradition of penitential prayer. We acknowledge not only our individual failings, omissions and sinful behavior, but also our communal or systemic and social sins.
These are not sins we may necessarily commit personally, but ones in which we are complicit through the systems of our economy, culture or government.
We need to pray about these issues, and pray mightily. We cannot ignore them.
Last week we discussed small ways that we can address these sins in words used at Mass in the prayers of the penitential act and in the intercessions of the Universal Prayer.
The Mass is not our only liturgical prayer time, though. We can gather to pray as a community for what some might call "Liturgies of Lament" (title taken from Liturgy Training Publications, 1994, J. Frank Henderson.).
In the Appendix II of the Rite of Penance ritual book there are many options for communal penance services. These services are not the Sacrament of Reconciliation. They do not include absolution. They can be used as prayerful preparation for the sacrament, but are more appropriately used as opportunities for public communal (liturgical) prayer that focuses on forming us in a spirit of repentance, both personal and social.
In this context, together, we express our sorrow, ask God for forgiveness, and pray for the wisdom to change our systems and behaviors. The words of these services outlined in the appendix of the Rite of Penance ritual book can easily be adapted to reflect communal repentance for our systemic and social sins.
Currently, our North American culture seems to be dominated by forces that threaten justice, love, peace and the common good for all humanity. We need to name the forces imbedded in our social structures that work against the Gospel of Jesus Christ, repent of those sins, and through praying together, strengthen our spiritual resolve to break down their dominance and build up the kingdom of God.
The weeks of Advent or Lent might serve as particularly poignant times to come together and pray these penitential liturgies. Parishes could offer a penitential service in each of the weeks of these seasons, culminating in the traditional Sacrament of Reconciliation in the final week before Christmas or before Holy Week. Each week of the season, the penitential prayer could focus on the expression of sorrow for a specific social sin. Liturgy committees might want to take a close look at Appendix II of the Rite of Penance.
Prayer changes us, illumines us, motivates us, calls us to God's will. Communal penitential prayer grows our communion as the body of Christ. It strengthens us in holiness and Gospel values. It shines a light on sin and brokenness.
Our full, conscious and active participation in liturgical prayer opens us up to God's way for the world, and to the work of building the Kingdom of God.


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Bajirao Mastani: Ranveer's film shatters the record of 'Happy New Year' and 'PK' in China
"Bajirao Mastani" has managed to get a massive screen count, but it is likely to release at the Chinese box office next year.
Dec 12, 2015 15:55 IST
Bollywood is slowly increasing its fan base in China. After the release of "Dhoom 3", "Happy New Year" and "PK", Ranveer Singh's "Bajirao Mastani" is ready to capture the Chinese box office.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's directorial film "Bajirao Mastani" is all set for a massive release in China. According to reports, the film will release in approximately 6,000 screens in China, which is the widest release.
Till now, Shah Rukh Khan's "Happy New Year" had the record of widest release in China with more than 5,000 screens, but the record has now been shattered by "Bajirao Mastani".
"The Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra starrer, due to its historical theme, is being looked as a kind of cinema that Chinese would love to watch on the big screen. The similarity in cultural aspects and core ethos further helps in the relatability quotient. Distributors there are very excited and Eros, which has a huge distribution alliance with them, is putting in all the effort," a source told Bollywood Hungama.
The film has managed to get a massive screen count, but it is likely to release at the Chinese box office next year.
"There would be some intense promotion and marketing required for Bajirao Mastani before it hits the screens there. The principle cast as well as the director would have to visit China and spend a few days in promotion before the film is released there," the source added.
"Bajirao Mastani" is Ranveer's first film to release in China, while Deepika Padukone's "Happy New Year" was released this year. After "Happy New Year", Aamir Khan's "PK" was released in China and it went on to become the first Bollywood film to cross the Rs 100 crore mark at the box office.
Now it remains to be seen whether "Bajirao Mastani" will shatter "PK" Chinese box office record next year or not.
Meanwhile, the film is all set to release in India and in international markets on 18 December along with "Dilwale". Directed by Bhansali, this period drama features Ranveer, Deepika and Priyanka Chopra in lead roles.


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The Critics Choice Association (CCA) announced today the series nominees for the 26th annual Critics Choice Awards. The winners will be revealed live on The CW on Sunday, March 7, 2021 from 7-10 p.m. ET, with Taye Diggs returning to host for his third consecutive time. The show will continue its combined Film and Television awards format, honoring the finest in both cinematic and televised/streaming achievement. Film nominees will be revealed on February 7, and the format of this year's event will be announced at a later date, as health and safety guidelines are taken into consideration.
This year, two Netflix series lead the pack, with "Ozark" and "The Crown" each up for six awards including Best Drama Series. "Ozark" stars Jason Bateman and Laura Linney will vie for Best Actor in a Drama Series and Best Actress in a Drama Series respectively, while Tom Pelphrey, Julia Garner, and Janet McTeer are all nominated for their supporting roles. "The Crown" also saw many of its royal players recognized. Josh O'Connor is nominated for Best Actor in a Drama Series, while Olivia Colman and Emma Corrin find themselves together in the Best Actress in a Drama Series category. Tobias Menzies and Gillian Anderson received recognition for their supporting roles.
Several other series had especially strong showings with "Lovecraft Country" (HBO), "Mrs. America" (FX), "Schitt's Creek" (Pop), and "What We Do In The Shadows" (FX) each earning five nominations, and "Better Call Saul" (AMC) and "The Plot Against America" (HBO) both up for four awards. Netflix earned the most nominations overall, with a total of 26, followed closely by HBO/HBO Max with 24.
"We are so thrilled to be celebrating the incredible work that was released during this extended season," said Critics Choice Association CEO Joey Berlin. "In a year when the need for entertainment was undeniable, the industry rallied to deliver beautiful series that delighted us, educated us, challenged us, and most importantly, brought us all together."
The 26th annual Critics Choice Awards show will be produced by Bob Bain Productions and Berlin Entertainment. The CCA is represented by Dan Black of Greenberg Traurig.
Here is the complete listing of nominations:
BEST DRAMA SERIES
Better Call Saul (AMC)
The Crown (Netflix)
The Good Fight (CBS All Access)
The Mandalorian (Disney+)
Ozark (Netflix)
Perry Mason (HBO)
This Is Us (NBC)
BEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
Jason Bateman – Ozark (Netflix)
Sterling K. Brown – This Is Us (NBC)
Jonathan Majors – Lovecraft Country (HBO)
Josh O'Connor – The Crown (Netflix)
Bob Odenkirk – Better Call Saul (AMC)
Matthew Rhys – Perry Mason (HBO)
BEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Christine Baranski – The Good Fight (CBS All Access)
Olivia Colman – The Crown (Netflix)
Emma Corrin – The Crown (Netflix)
Claire Danes – Homeland (Showtime)
Laura Linney – Ozark (Netflix)
Jurnee Smollett – Lovecraft Country (HBO)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
Jonathan Banks – Better Call Saul (AMC)
Justin Hartley – This Is Us (NBC)
John Lithgow – Perry Mason (HBO)
Tobias Menzies – The Crown (Netflix)
Tom Pelphrey – Ozark (Netflix)
Michael K. Williams – Lovecraft Country (HBO)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Gillian Anderson – The Crown (Netflix)
Cynthia Erivo – The Outsider (HBO)
Julia Garner – Ozark (Netflix)
Janet McTeer – Ozark (Netflix)
Wunmi Mosaku – Lovecraft Country (HBO)
Rhea Seehorn – Better Call Saul (AMC)
BEST COMEDY SERIES
Better Things (FX)
The Flight Attendant (HBO Max)
Mom (CBS)
PEN15 (Hulu)
Ramy (Hulu)
Schitt's Creek (Pop)
Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)
What We Do in the Shadows (FX)
BEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
Hank Azaria – Brockmire (IFC)
Matt Berry – What We Do in the Shadows (FX)
Nicholas Hoult – The Great (Hulu)
Eugene Levy – Schitt's Creek (Pop)
Jason Sudeikis – Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)
Ramy Youssef – Ramy (Hulu)
BEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
Pamela Adlon – Better Things (FX)
Christina Applegate – Dead to Me (Netflix)
Kaley Cuoco – The Flight Attendant (HBO Max)
Natasia Demetriou – What We Do in the Shadows (FX)
Catherine O'Hara – Schitt's Creek (Pop)
Issa Rae – Insecure (HBO)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
William Fichtner – Mom (CBS)
Harvey Guillén – What We Do in the Shadows (FX)
Daniel Levy – Schitt's Creek (Pop)
Alex Newell – Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist (NBC)
Mark Proksch – What We Do in the Shadows (FX)
Andrew Rannells – Black Monday (Showtime)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
Lecy Goranson – The Conners (ABC)
Rita Moreno – One Day at a Time (Pop)
Annie Murphy – Schitt's Creek (Pop)
Ashley Park – Emily in Paris (Netflix)
Jaime Pressly – Mom (CBS)
Hannah Waddingham – Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)
BEST LIMITED SERIES
I May Destroy You (HBO)
Mrs. America (FX)
Normal People (Hulu)
The Plot Against America (HBO)
The Queen's Gambit (Netflix)
Small Axe (Amazon Studios)
The Undoing (HBO)
Unorthodox (Netflix)
BEST MOVIE MADE FOR TELEVISION
Bad Education (HBO)
Between the World and Me (HBO)
The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel (Lifetime)
Hamilton (Disney+)
Sylvie's Love (Amazon Studios)
What the Constitution Means to Me (Amazon Studios)
BEST ACTOR IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE MADE FOR TELEVISION
John Boyega – Small Axe (Amazon Studios)
Hugh Grant – The Undoing (HBO)
Paul Mescal – Normal People (Hulu)
Chris Rock – Fargo (FX)
Mark Ruffalo – I Know This Much is True (HBO)
Morgan Spector – The Plot Against America (HBO)
BEST ACTRESS IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE MADE FOR TELEVISION
Cate Blanchett – Mrs. America (FX)
Michaela Coel – I May Destroy You (HBO)
Daisy Edgar-Jones – Normal People (Hulu)
Shira Haas – Unorthodox (Netflix)
Anya Taylor-Joy – The Queen's Gambit (Netflix)
Tessa Thompson – Sylvie's Love (Amazon Studios)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE MADE FOR TELEVISION
Daveed Diggs – The Good Lord Bird (Showtime)
Joshua Caleb Johnson – The Good Lord Bird (Showtime)
Dylan McDermott – Hollywood (Netflix)
Donald Sutherland – The Undoing (HBO)
Glynn Turman – Fargo (FX)
John Turturro – The Plot Against America (HBO)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE MADE FOR TELEVISION
Uzo Aduba – Mrs. America (FX)
Betsy Brandt – Soulmates (AMC)
Marielle Heller – The Queen's Gambit (Netflix)
Margo Martindale – Mrs. America (FX)
Winona Ryder – The Plot Against America (HBO)
Tracey Ullman – Mrs. America (FX)
BEST TALK SHOW
Desus & Mero (Showtime)
Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (TBS)
The Kelly Clarkson Show (NBC/Syndicated)
Late Night with Seth Meyers (NBC)
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS)
Red Table Talk (Facebook Watch)
BEST COMEDY SPECIAL
Fortune Feimster: Sweet & Salty (Netflix)
Hannah Gadsby: Douglas (Netflix)
Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill (Netflix)
Marc Maron: End Times Fun (Netflix)
Michelle Buteau: Welcome to Buteaupia (Netflix)
Patton Oswalt: I Love Everything (Netflix)
BEST SHORT FORM SERIES
The Andy Cohen Diaries (Quibi)
Better Call Saul: Ethics Training with Kim Wexler (AMC/Youtube)
Mapleworth Murders (Quibi)
Nikki Fre$h (Quibi)
Reno 911! (Quibi)
Tooning Out the News (CBS All Access)
NOMINATIONS BY SERIES FOR THE 26TH ANNUAL CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS
BAD EDUCATION (HBO) – 1
BETTER CALL SAUL (AMC) – 4
Best Actor in a Drama Series – Bob Odenkirk
Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series – Jonathan Banks
Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series – Rhea Seehorn
BETTER CALL SAUL: ETHICS TRAINING WITH KIM WEXLER (AMC/Youtube) – 1
BETTER THINGS (FX) – 2
Best Actress in a Comedy Series – Pamela Adlon
BETWEEN THE WORLD AND ME (HBO) – 1
BLACK MONDAY (Showtime) – 1
Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series – Andrew Rannells
BROCKMIRE (IFC) – 1
Best Actor in a Comedy Series – Hank Azaria
DEAD TO ME (Netflix) – 1
Best Actress in a Comedy Series – Christina Applegate
DESUS & MERO (Showtime) – 1
EMILY IN PARIS (Netflix) – 1
Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series – Ashley Park
FARGO (FX) – 2
Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television – Chris Rock
Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television – Glynn Turman
FORTUNE FEIMSTER: SWEET & SALTY (Netflix) – 1
FULL FRONTAL WITH SAMANTHA BEE (TBS) – 1
HAMILTON (Disney+) – 1
HANNAH GADSBY: DOUGLAS (Netflix) – 1
HOLLYWOOD (Netflix) – 1
Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television – Dylan McDermott
HOMELAND (Showtime) – 1
Best Actress in a Drama Series – Claire Danes
I KNOW THIS MUCH IS TRUE (HBO) – 1
Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television – Mark Ruffalo
I MAY DESTROY YOU (HBO) – 2
Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television – Michaela Coel
INSECURE (HBO) – 1
Best Actress in a Comedy Series – Issa Rae
JERRY SEINFELD: 23 HOURS TO KILL (Netflix) – 1
LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS (NBC) – 1
LOVECRAFT COUNTRY (HBO) – 5
Best Actor in a Drama Series – Jonathan Majors
Best Actress in a Drama Series – Jurnee Smollett
Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series – Michael K. Williams
Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series – Wunmi Mosaku
MAPLEWORTH MURDERS (Quibi) – 1
MARC MARON: END TIMES FUN (Netflix) – 1
MICHELLE BUTEAU: WELCOME TO BUTEAUPIA (Netflix) – 1
MOM (CBS) – 3
Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series – William Fichtner
Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series – Jaime Pressly
MRS. AMERICA (FX) – 5
Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television – Cate Blanchett
Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television – Uzo Aduba
Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television – Margo Martindale
Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television – Tracey Ullman
NIKKI FRE$H (Quibi) – 1
NORMAL PEOPLE (Hulu) – 3
Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television – Paul Mescal
Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television – Daisy Edgar-Jones
ONE DAY AT A TIME (Pop) – 1
Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series – Rita Moreno
OZARK (Netflix) – 6
Best Actor in a Drama Series – Jason Bateman
Best Actress in a Drama Series – Laura Linney
Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series – Tom Pelphrey
Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series – Julia Garner
Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series – Janet McTeer
PATTON OSWALT: I LOVE EVERYTHING (Netflix) – 1
PEN15 (Hulu) – 1
PERRY MASON (HBO) – 3
Best Actor in a Drama Series – Matthew Rhys
Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series – John Lithgow
RAMY (Hulu) – 2
Best Actor in a Comedy Series – Ramy Youssef
RED TABLE TALK (Facebook Watch) – 1
RENO 911! (Quibi) – 1
SCHITT'S CREEK (Pop) – 5
Best Actor in a Comedy Series – Eugene Levy
Best Actress in a Comedy Series – Catherine O'Hara
Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series – Daniel Levy
Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series – Annie Murphy
SMALL AXE (Amazon Studios) – 2
Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television – John Boyega
SOULMATES (AMC) – 1
Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television – Betsy Brandt
SYLVIE'S LOVE (Amazon Studios) – 2
Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television – Tessa Thompson
TED LASSO (Apple TV+) – 3
Best Actor in a Comedy Series – Jason Sudeikis
Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series – Hannah Waddingham
THE ANDY COHEN DIARIES (Quibi) – 1
THE CLARK SISTERS: FIRST LADIES OF GOSPEL (Lifetime) – 1
THE CONNERS (ABC) – 1
Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series – Lecy Goranson
THE CROWN (Netflix) – 6
Best Actor in a Drama Series – Josh O'Connor
Best Actress in a Drama Series – Olivia Colman
Best Actress in a Drama Series – Emma Corrin
Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series – Tobias Menzies
Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series – Gillian Anderson
THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT (HBO Max) – 2
Best Actress in a Comedy Series – Kaley Cuoco
THE GOOD FIGHT (CBS All Access) – 2
Best Actress in a Drama Series – Christine Baranski
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Sunday Ratings: Approximately 29 Million Viewers for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Victory on Fox
What follows are the fast affiliate ratings from Nielsen for Sunday, January 17, 2021. Note: These ratings are time period based (and are, therefore, only approximate).
-Total Viewers:
Fox: 23.07 million, CBS: 6.00, ABC: 3.05, NBC: 1.35, CW: 390,000
-Adults 18-49:
Fox: 6.4 rating/34 share, CBS: 0.6/ 3, ABC: 0.4/ 2, NBC: 0.3/ 1, CW: 0.1/ 1
Viewers: 3.97 million (#3), A18-49: 0.5/ 2 (#3)
Viewers: 10.78 million (#2), A18-49: 1.2/ 6 (#2)
NBC – The Weakest Link
Fox – NFC Divisional Playoff (Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints)
Viewers: 29.20 million (#1), A18-49: 8.0/41 (#1)
ABC – Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
NBC – The Wall (R)
CW – Batwoman (season premiere)
Viewers: 700,000 (#5), A18-49: 0.2/ 1 (#5)
ABC – Card Sharks (new time period)
CBS – NCIS: New Orleans
NBC – American Ninja Warrior (R)
CW – All American Stories (R)
ABC – The Rookie
Viewers: 3.56 (#3), A18-49: 0.4/ 3 (#2t)
CBS – NCIS (R)
Viewers: 3.64 million (#2), A18-49: 0.4/ 2 (#2t)
Fox – The Great North
Viewers: 8.42 million (#1), A18-49: 2.6/15 (#1)
Fox – Family Guy
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Today in TV History: Monday, January 18, 2021
Notable series premieres: "The Six Million Dollar Man" on ABC in 1974; "The Jeffersons" on CBS in 1975; both "Roots: The Next Generation" and "Delta House" on ABC in 1979; "The Redd Foxx Show" on ABC in 1986; the Dick Clark-hosted game show "Scattegories" on NBC daytime in 1993…John Cleese's final episode on "Monty Python's Flying Circus" aired on BBC TV in 1973…On an episode of ABC sitcom "Happy Days" in 1977, Fonzie (Henry Winkler) enters his shy visiting cousin Angie (Charles Galioto) into the "Magilla's Book of Records" publicity event at Al's Drive-In for the purposes of uncovering Angie's self-confidence. The stunt Angie performed was balancing a record amount of quarters on the back of his arm and then catching them all in his hand upon dropping his arm. About a decade later, Galioto was a mathematics teacher at Bronx's Lehman High School — one of his students from 1992-94 was our very own contributor, Douglas Pucci…CBS sitcom "Good "Times" hit the 100 episode mark in 1978. It concluded on Jan. 30, 1980 after 133 episodes…On an episode of NBC sitcom "Cheers" in 1990, Cliff (John Ratzenberger) is a contestant on the game show "Jeopardy!" as it visited the city of Boston; Cliff does exceptionally well until the "Final Jeopardy" round. Host Alex Trebek guest starred…Also in 1990, the sitcom "Grand" premiered on NBC. The series about three socially different families residing within the same household starred Pamela Reed, Bonnie Hunt and Sara Rue. It ran for two condensed seasons within one calendar year…Diane Sawyer and Charles Gibson replaced Lisa McRee and Kevin Newman as lead anchors of ABC's "Good Morning America" in 1999. The move established the morning news show as a solid runner-up to NBC's "Today". Gibson remained with "GMA" thru 2006; Sawyer thru 2009
Music:The Metropolitan Opera House in New York City hosts a jazz concert for the first time in 1944. The performers were Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodwin, Lionel Hampton, Artie Shaw, Roy Eldridge and Jack Teagarden…Pink Floyd's album "The Wall" hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart in 1980… Reaching No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart: "Mandy" by Barry Manilow in 1975; "That's What Friends Are For" by Dionne Warwick, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight and Elton John in 1986.
Sports:The Baseball Hall of Fame added Jeff Bagwell, Tim Raines and Ivan Rodriguez in 2017.
Celebrity Birthdays:
Oscar winner Kevin Costner is 66; actor Mark Rylance ("Bridge of Spies") is 61; New York Rangers hockey legend Mark Messier is 60; actress Alison Arngrim ("Little House on the Prairie") is 59; comedian Dave Attell ("Insomniac") is 56; Jesse L. Martin ("Law & Order") is 52; former professional wrestler Dave Bautista is 52; "How I Met Your Mother" star Jason Segel is 41.
When "The Jeffersons" began, Isabel Sanford (Louise; aka "Weezie") was 57 years old. Sherman Hemsley, her TV hubby George, was 36. Do the math, and that means George was about 14 years old when son Lionel (Mike Evans) was born. No wonder why Mother Jefferson (Zara Cully) had a problem with "Weezie"!
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Saturday Ratings: Easy Buffalo Bills Victory Ignites NBC to Over 20-Million Viewers
What follows are the fast affiliate ratings from Nielsen for Saturday, January 16, 2021. Note: These ratings are time period based (and are, therefore, only approximate).
NBC: 20.87 million, CBS: 2.00, Fox: 1.62, ABC: 1.50
NBC: 5.6 rating/22, Fox: 0.4/ 2, ABC and CBS: 0.2/ 1
ABC – Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (R)
CBS – Magnum, P.I. (R)
NBC – NFL – Divisional Playoff: Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills
Fox – The Masked Dancer (R)
Viewers: 1.77 million (#4), A18-49: 0.4 (#2)
ABC – The Chase (R)
Viewers: 1.58 million (#4), A18-49: 0.3. 1 (#2)
CBS – Bull (R)
Fox – Prodigal Son (R)
Viewers: 1.52 million (#4), A18-49: 0.2. 1 (#2t)
Viewers: 779,000 (#4), A18-49: 0.2/ 1 (#31)
ABC – For Life (R)
CBS – 48 Hours
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Friday Ratings: ABC, CBS and Fox Share Modest Dominance
What follows are the fast affiliate ratings from Nielsen for Friday, January 15, 2021. Note: These ratings are time period based (and are, therefore, only approximate).
CBS: 4.85 million, ABC: 4.10, Fox: 2.15, NBC: 2.07, CW: 755,000
ABC and Fox: 0.6 rating/4 share, CBS: 0.4/ 3, NBC: 0.3/ 2, CW: 0.2/ 1
ABC – Shark Tank
CBS – MacGyver
NBC – Figure Skating
Fox – WWE Friday Night Smackdown!
CW – Who's Line is it Anyway?
CW – Who's Line is it Anyway? (R)
ABC – 20/20
CBS – Magnum, P.I.
NBC – Dateline
CW – Penn & Teller: Fool Us
Viewers: 2.109 million (#3), A18-49: 0.6/ 4 (#2)
CBS – Blue Bloods (R)
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Voice Actor Brad Venable Posthumously Honored by the SAG-AFTRA Foundation
Voice actor Brad Venable, who passed away suddenly on January 7th at the age of 43, will be honored by the Advisory Board of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation with the Don LaFontaine Spirit Award. This is for exhibiting the same dedication and generosity of spirit that legendary voice-over artist, Don LaFontaine, was so well known for.
Previous award recipient and fellow voice actor Rebecca Davis stated, "Brad was a dear friend, an incredible talent and a champion of all of us. His heart and spirit were incredible."
The award will be presented to Brad's wife, Kathryn Venable. In addition, the SAG-AFTRA Foundation wishes to extend its heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.
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