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Resíduo computacional, também conhecido como resíduo eletrônico ou lixo eletrônico, são os equipamentos eletrônicos descartados ou obsoletos. A definição inclui computadores, televisores, telemóveis/celulares, entre outros dispositivos. Na União Europeia, é referido resíduo de equipamentos eletrônicos (REEE), havendo a classificação dos produtos por categoria conforme a Diretiva de Resíduos de Equipamentos Eléctricos e Electrónicos.

Problemas do descarte inadequado
Os resíduos de equipamentos eletrônicos, se descartados de forma inadequada, constituem um sério risco para o meio ambiente, pois possuem em sua composição metais pesados altamente tóxicos, como mercúrio, cádmio, berílio e chumbo, além de outros compostos químicos como os BFRs (Brominated Flame Retardants). Em contato com o solo, os metais pesados contaminam o lençol freático; se queimados, os BFRs liberam toxinas perigosas ao meio ambiente. Portanto, a manipulação e processamento dos REEE, de forma incorreta e desprotegida, contamina os seres humanos que executam estas tarefas e o meio ambiente à sua volta.

Tipos de substância nocivas e seus efeitos:
 Arsênico — um elemento metálico venenoso que se apresenta como pó ou em forma de substâncias solúveis. A exposição crônica ao Arsênico pode provocar várias doenças de pele e diminuir a velocidade de transmissão dos impulsos nervosos. A exposição continuada ao arsênico pode também causar câncer de pulmão e, muitas vezes, ser fatal.
 Bário é um elemento metálico que é usado em velas de ignição, lâmpadas fluorescentes e "getters" em tubos à vácuo. Sendo altamente instável na forma pura, ela forma óxidos venenosos quando em contacto com o ar. Curta exposição ao bário pode levar a edema cerebral, fraqueza muscular, danos ao coração, fígado e baço. Estudos em animais revelam aumento da pressão arterial e alterações no coração no caso da ingestão de Bário durante um longo período. Os efeitos a longo prazo da exposição crônica ao bário em seres humanos ainda não são conhecidos devido à falta de dados sobre seus efeitos.
 Berílio — foi recentemente classificado como carcinógeno humano, porque a exposição a ele pode causar câncer de pulmão. A preocupação primária de saúde é quanto à inalação de poeiras de Berílio, fumaça ou névoa. Os trabalhadores que estão constantemente expostos ao Berílio, mesmo em pequenas quantidades, e que se tornam sensíveis a ele, podem desenvolver o que é conhecido como doença crônica Berílio (beryllicosis), uma doença que afeta principalmente os pulmões. A exposição ao Berílio também provoca uma doença de pele que é caracterizada por problemas de cicatrização de feridas e surgimento de verrugas. Estudos têm demonstrado que as pessoas podem continuar a desenvolver doenças provocadas pelo Berílio mesmo muitos anos após a última exposição.
 Retardantes de Chama Bromados (BFR) — Os 3 tipos principais de retardantes utilizados em aparelhos eletroeletrônicos são o Polibromobifenilo (PBB), o Éter difenil polibromado (PBDE) e o Tetrabromobisfenol - A (TBBPA). Retardantes de chama fazem materiais, especialmente plásticos e têxteis, mais resistentes ao fogo. Eles são encontrados em forma de pó e no ar através da migração e da evaporação a partir de plásticos. A combustão de materiais halogenados e placas de circuito impresso, mesmo a temperaturas baixas, libera as emissões tóxicas, incluindo as dioxinas, que pode levar a graves distúrbios hormonais. Grandes fabricantes de produtos eletrônicos já começaram a eliminar gradualmente retardadores de chama bromados por causa de sua toxicidade.
 Cádmio — seus compostos podem ter graves impactos sobre os rins. O Cádmio é adsorvido pela respiração, mas também com os alimentos. Devido à longa meia-vida no corpo, o Cádmio, pode facilmente se acumular em quantidades que causam sintomas de envenenamento. O Cádmio apresenta um risco de efeitos cumulativos no ambiente devido à sua toxicidade aguda e crônica. A exposição aguda à fumaça de Cádmio provoca sintomas de fraqueza, febre, dor de cabeça, calafrios, sudorese e dor muscular. Os riscos primários à saúde pela exposição a longo prazo são câncer de pulmão e nos rins. O Cádmio também pode causar também enfisema pulmonar e doença óssea (osteomalacia e osteoporose).
 Clorofluorocarboneto (CFC) — são compostos de carbono, flúor, cloro, e, por vezes hidrogênio. Usado principalmente em unidades de refrigeração e espuma de isolamento, não são mais utilizados pois quando liberado na atmosfera, se acumulam na estratosfera e têm um efeito nocivo na camada de ozônio, provocando aumento da incidência de cancer de pele em seres humanos e em danos genéticos em muitos organismos.
 Cromo — ele e seus óxidos são amplamente utilizados devido à sua condutividade elevada e propriedades anti corrosivas. Enquanto algumas formas de Cromo não são tóxicas, outras como a de Cromo (VI) conhecida com Hexavalente, é facilmente absorvido pelo corpo humano e pode produzir vários efeitos tóxicos no interior das células. A maior parte dos compostos de Cromo (VI) são irritantes aos olhos, pele e mucosas. A exposição crônica aos compostos de Cromo (VI) pode causar danos permanentes aos olhos, se não for devidamente tratada. O Cromo VI pode também causar danos ao DNA.
 Dioxinas e furanos — uma família de produtos químicos que compreendem 75 diferentes tipos de compostos tipo Dioxinas e 135 compostos relacionados com os Furanos. Dioxina é o nome genérico da família de compostos compreendendo dibenzo-p-dioxinas (PCDD) e dibenzofuranos policlorados (PCDFs). Dioxinas nunca foram intencionalmente fabricadas, mas se formam como subprodutos indesejáveis durante a fabricação de substâncias como alguns pesticidas, bem como durante a combustão. As Dioxinas são conhecidas por serem altamente tóxicas para animais e seres humanos pois se acumulam no corpo e podem levar a malformações do feto, diminuição da fecundidade e das taxas de crescimento, além de causar doenças no sistema imunológico, entre outras coisas. A Dioxina mais conhecido e mais tóxica é a 2,3,7,8-tetracloro-p-dioxina (TCDD).
 Chumbo — metal mais amplamente utilizado nas indústrias, após ferro, alumínio, cobre e zinco. É comumente empregado na indústria elétroeletrônica em soldas, baterias de Chumbo-ácido, componentes eletrônicos, revestimento de cabos, no funil dos CRTs, etc. A curta exposição a níveis elevados de Chumbo pode causar vômitos, diarréia, convulsões, coma ou até mesmo a morte. Outros sintomas são perda de apetite, dor abdominal, constipação, fadiga, insônia, irritabilidade e dor de cabeça. Exposição excessiva continuada, como em um ambiente industrial, pode afetar os rins. É particularmente perigoso para crianças pequenas, pois podem danificar conexões nervosas e causar  distúrbios cerebrais.
 Mercúrio — um dos metais mais tóxicos que ainda é amplamente utilizado na produção de equipamentos eletroeletrônicos. É um metal pesado tóxico que se acumula no organismo causando danos cerebrais e no fígado, se ingerido ou inalado. O mercúrio aparece altamente concentrado em algumas baterias, interruptores, termostatos e lâmpadas fluorescentes.
 Bifenilos policlorados (PCB) — classe de compostos orgânicos usados em uma variedade de aplicações, incluindo fluidos dielétricos para capacitores e transformadores, fluidos de transferência de calor e como aditivos em adesivos e plásticos. Os PCBs provocam câncer em animais e também  foi comprovado causar um certo número de doenças não-cancerosas em animais, incluindo disfunções no sistema imunológico, sistema reprodutor, sistema nervoso, sistema endócrino e outros efeitos à saúde. Os PCBs são contaminantes persistentes no meio ambiente; devido à solubilidade lipídica elevada e a baixa taxa de metabolismo destes produtos químicos, eles se acumulam nos tecidos ricos em gordura de quase todos os organismos (bioacumulação). A utilização de PCB está proibida nos países da OCDE, no entanto, devido à sua ampla utilização no passado, ele ainda pode ser encontrado em REEE, bem como em alguns outros resíduos.
 Cloreto de polivinila (PVC) — plástico mais utilizado em eletrônica e em aparelhos, utensílios domésticos, tubos, entre outros. O PVC é perigoso porque contém até 56% de Cloro que quando queimado, produz grandes quantidades do gás cloreto de hidrogênio, que combinado com a água forma ácido clorídrico, esse ácido é perigoso porque quando inalado, causa problemas respiratórios.
 Selênio — exposição a altas concentrações de compostos de Selênio causa selenosis. Os principais sinais dessa doença são a perda de cabelo, fragilidade das unhas, e alterações neurológicas (como dormência e outras sensações estranhas nas extremidades dos membros).

Legislação
Em função da complexidade do problema da contaminação e do aumento considerável da produção, consumo e consequente descarte de eletroeletrônicos, foi necessária a elaboração de leis específicas, atualmente em vigor em diversas partes do mundo.

União Europeia
Em Janeiro de 2003, entrou em vigor a directiva 2002/95/CE da União Europeia que regulamenta o tratamento de resíduos de equipamentos eléctricos e electrónicos, obrigando (entre outros) os fabricantes a se responsabilizar por todos os eletrônicos produzidos. Em vigor está também a directiva Directiva 2002/95/CE (RoHS) que restringe o uso de determinadas substâncias perigosas em equipamentos eléctricos e electrónicos.

Brasil
No dia 5 de agosto de 2010 foi aprovada a Lei Federal n. 12.305, que instituiu em 2010 a Política Nacional de Resíduos Sólidos (PNRS) na legislação ambiental brasileira nº 12.305, que obriga a dar destinação adequada para os resíduos sólidos, inclusive os eletrônicos. No Estado de São Paulo foi promulgada em julho de 2009 a Lei Estadual 13.576 que institui normas e procedimentos para a reciclagem, gerenciamento e destinação final de lixo tecnológico.

Estados Unidos
A legislação norte-americana não prevê uma regulamentação nacional mas sim, soluções em nível estadual. Até 2012, apenas 24 estados haviam criado suas legislações específicas. Por serem signatários, com ressalvas, da Convenção da Basiléia que bane a exportação de lixo eletrônico, os EUA descartam parte substancial (entre 50 e 80%  ) do seu REEE para países como China e Índia, além de diversos países africanos, nos quais a ausência de legislação adequada facilitam a contaminação das pessoas e do meio-ambiente.

África
A África do Sul possui uma iniciativa de âmbito nacional, relacionada com a reciclagem dos REEE.

Na maioria dos outros países africanos não existe legislação específica e, na verdade, parte deles ainda sofre com o envio de REEE vindos da EU e dos EUA, apesar das restrições.

Gerenciamento dos resíduos e reciclagem
Para conter os problemas de contaminação previamente descritos, são necessárias regulamentações e procedimentos que garantam a segurança dos trabalhadores envolvidos na reciclagem e do meio-ambiente. Isso denomina-se gerenciamento ou gestão dos REEE.

Para realizar a gestão e reciclagem dos REEE divide-se o processo em etapas chamadas coleta, desmontagem, pré-processamento e processamento. A coleta consiste em receber os REEE, seja através de sistemas que recolhem nas casas dos consumidores, seja através de iniciativas de mutirão de coleta ou o sistema de ecopontos. Depois de coletados, os REEE passam por um processo de manufatura reversa, onde são desmontados e cada material é classificado. As substâncias tóxicas devem ser neutralizadas, utilizando-se diversos processos físico-químicos.

Os materiais que podem ser transformados em matérias-primas são encaminhados para esse fim. Estão incluídos plásticos, ferro, alumínio, fios e cabos, entre outros. Algumas frações como monitores tipo CRT, alguns tipos de baterias, lâmpadas de mercúrio podem apresentar dificuldades  ou custos elevados para  serem dercontaminados. Nesse caso, estes subprodutos devem sofrer disposição adequada.

Automatização na reciclagem
Basicamente existem duas abordagens para o tratamento dos REEE: a manual e a automatizada.

A desmontagem manual permite uma maior seletividade no processo, evitando perdas ao classificar cada matéria-prima da forma correta. Por outro lado é mais lento, de mão-de-obra intensiva e, menos seguro do ponto de vista da saúde e do ambiental. A abordagem manual para os países em desenvolvimento é defendida fortemente pela UNEP em seu relatório de 2009

A automatização permite um processamento mais rápido, mais seguro e com menos mão-de-obra mas também menos eficiente na recuperação de materiais por misturar materiais diferentes.

Projetos de reciclagem de computadores
A reciclagem de computadores é um termo genericamente utilizado para designar a reciclagem de computadores (na íntegra ou partes) como matéria-prima para novos produtos do ramo ou o reaproveitamento e a reutilização destes. Segundo dados do Greenpeace, por ano, são produzidos até 50 milhões de toneladas de resíduos eletrônicos no mundo inteiro.

Existem diversos projetos internacionais (como Solving the E-waste Problem, StEP, da Universidade das Nações Unidas) tratando questões da reutilização de equipamentos eléctricos e electrónicos. Um dos projetos locais e caritativas é a iniciativa linux4afrika da associação alemã FreiOSS que reequipa computadores doados com a distribuição Linux Edubuntu e organiza o transporte dos computadores para a África, principalmente para escolas de Moçambique e Tanzânia.

Em 2007 o Governo do Brasil anunciou um plano de implantação de uma rede nacional de Centros de Recondicionamento e Reciclagem de Computadores (CRC). O plano faz parte do projeto Inclusão digital e visa recuperar computadores descartados anualmente pelos órgãos governamentais e pela iniciativa privada e destiná-los à telecentros, escolas e bibliotecas.

O projeto brasileiro MetaReciclagem começou com um grupo que reciclava computadores, mas atualmente define-se como uma rede aberta que promovia a desconstrução e apropriação de tecnologias.

Em São Paulo foi instalado o primeiro centro público de reciclagem de lixo eletrônico em agosto de 2009 por iniciativa da Universidade de São Paulo.

Reunião Rio+20 sobre lixo eletrônico: impactos e transformações
Durante a Rio+20 [1] [2] , o Ministério das Comunicações, no Pier Mauá - Rio de Janeiro, manteve um espaço aberto de Rodas de Conversa para fomento de diálogo em torno de alguns temas.

Uma dessas rodas, intitulada "Lixo eletrônico: impactos e transformações", ocorreu em 16 de junho de 2012 e nela foram debatidas questões relativas à gestão integrada e gerenciamento do lixo eletrônico, as responsabilidades de empresas e do poder público (logística reversa), a legislação, os movimentos, projetos e programas que desenvolvem ações para minimizar os impactos causados por esses resíduos ao ambiente.

Ver também
 Bateria de diamante
 Ciclo de vida de uma tecnologia
 Ecologia
 Reciclagem
 Resíduo industrial
 Resíduo tecnológico

Bibliografia

Em Português
 Como funciona a reciclagem de computadores?, revistaescola.abril.com.br, 04/06/09, acessado em 23 de novembro de 2009
 Como é tratado o lixo eletrônico, Portal Terra, acessado abril de 2012.
 Veja onde descartar, reportagem Folha de S.Paulo, acessado 05 de abril de 2011.
 Composição do Lixo Eletrônico, acessado setembro de 2011.

Em inglês

 animação reciclagem SIMS Recycling
 Recycling – From e-waste to resources(UN Environmental Program, 2009, 120 pages)
 Portal sobre reciclagem na África do Sul, acessado em dezembro de 2011.

Ligações externas

Em português
 Associação Brasileira de Empresas de Limpeza Pública e Resíduos Especiais - ABRELPE
 Sistema de busca locais de descarrte de lixo eletrônico
 CEDIR Centro de Descarte e Reuso de Resíduos de Informática
 Compromisso Empresarial com a Reciclagem

Em inglês
 EMPA E-waste Guide
 WEEE Forum
 e-stewards
 Solving the E-waste Problem StEP

Computadores
Materiais recicláveis
Computadores
Ecologia
!Wikiconcurso Direitos Humanos e Meio Ambiente (artigos)


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Career What are the Career Options after 12th Science/Commerce/Arts
What are the Career Options after 12th Science/Commerce/Arts
Education is the primary requirement for any child in the world. Right to Education Act (RTE) is an Act of Parliament of India which came into existence on August 4, 2009, which describes the importance of children education.
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Books, Exam Pattern, Mock Tests, Study Materials, Syllabus, Test Papers
This Act came into force on April 1, 2010, with a view to providing free and compulsory education for children between 6 and 14 in India. After the implementation, India ranked 135th place of remaining countries for making "Education as a fundamental Right". And from that moment, every child in India is attaining basic education (10th).
And later the scope for basic education is extended to twelfth (12th) for students with a view to attaining the basic graduation. After 12th standard, a student has to decide his path and his career. Here you find Career Options after 12th Science/Commerce/Arts and its scope.
CareerOptionsafter12th
Courses in Twelfth (12th)
1 Courses in Twelfth (12th)
2 Career Options after 12th
3 Fee structure for the courses after 12th
4 Career after 12th Science/Commerce/Arts
5 Functional areas of Employment after 12th:
6 Places of Employment
7 Salary Packages
After the extension of basic education to 12th, the people became happy to go with 12th which would be helpful for attaining knowledge and employment. There are various courses in 12th that the students can opt to attain minimum knowledge in their desired courses. There are subjects with various combinations are formed different groups which are named for the courses. Some of them are:
Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry (M.P.C.)
Biology, Physics and Chemistry (Bi. P. C.)
Mathematics, Economics and Commerce (M. E. C.)
Civics, Economics and Commerce (C. E. C) etc.
There are various courses after 12th for pursuing their under-graduation. And who are not able to pursue the UG courses can go with various diploma courses which would help the students for quick entry into employment. Let's go with some diploma and under-graduate courses offered after 12th along with their duration.
Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech): The duration of this course is four years.
Bachelor of Sciences (B. Sc.): The duration of the course is three years.
Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com): The duration of the course is three years.
Bachelor of Arts (B. A): The duration of this course is three years.
Diploma in Computer Applications (DCA): The duration of this course may vary between 6 months to 1 year.
Diploma in Business Management (DBM): The duration of this course may be from 1year to 2 years.
There are some other diploma courses which are helpful to attain employment immediately after the completion of the course with different durations i.e. 6months, 1 year and 2 years.
Also See: Career in Engineering
Fee structure for the courses after 12th
There are various colleges for providing educational courses after 12th and may vary according to the educational institutions and universities. Let's go through the fee structure of various courses after 12th.
For B. Tech, the approximate fee is Rs.4,00,000/- for each year and may vary according to the branches in it.
For B. Sc., the fee is Rs.3,00, 000/- for each year and changes according to the branches.
For B. Com. & B. A., the fee may be Rs.2,50,000/- for three years and may vary according to demand and institutions.
For Diploma courses, the fee may start from Rs.1,50, 000/-
Career after 12th Science/Commerce/Arts
The students who opt for employment after 12th, may have good career according to the courses they chose after 12th. Let's find the Career Options after 12th:
Functional areas of Employment after 12th:
Various functional areas that the people can attain employment after 12th can be as follows:
Indian Defense Departments
Teacher or Lecturer
Pharmacist etc.
The areas in which one can attain employment according to their selected fields are as follows:
Electronic / Social Media
Business Firms
Indian Navy & Defense
Banking Sectors
Advertisement Agencies
Government Organizations etc.
Salary Packages
The salary package may vary according to the selected fields or business firms of an employee. The salary structure may vary according to the working organizations. Let's look at the salary structures of some recognized organizations.
In Educational Institutions:
For Teachers, the basic may be Rs.15, 000/- and vary according to specializations & organizations.
For Lecturers, the basic is Rs.20, 000/- and may vary according to specializations & organizations.
In Banking Sectors:
For Clerks, the basic pay is Rs.30, 000/- and may vary according to their types.
For Probationary Offices (PO's), the basic pay starts from Rs.40, 000/- and may vary according to their types.
In Navy and Defense:
As they are risky areas, the basic pay start from Rs.50, 000/- and vary according to the designations.
In Business Firms:
The salary packages may vary according to the type of candidate i.e. either fresh or experienced.
For a beginner, the basic pay may be Rs.15, 000/-
For an experienced, the salary may be Rs.40, 000/-
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career options after 12th arts stream students
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Q: Is it possible to send date of transaction (not today) using Google Measurement Protocol? I build application which pull sales data from Amazon and push it to Google Analytics.
I'm "hitting" transaction to Analytics and it's all works fine, the problem is that in Amazon the sales data updated after 48 hours (maximum) so I need to pull the report two days later.
Does anyone know if there's a way to send the date of the transaction? Can't find it in the Measurement Protocol API.
Thank you all, Peace and love :)

A: Not really. You have the queue time parameter (offset between current time and time the data was tracked), but as it says in the documentation:

Values greater than four hours may lead to hits not being processed.

"May" indicates that this is not a completely fixed limit but I'm pretty sure that 48 hours are not covered (Philipp Walton, a Google engineer who frequents SO once mentioned that the queue time limit is somehow related to timezones and rollover between days, so I'd guess that two days are way to long).
Apart from that there is as of yet no way to set a date for a hit.

A: You can try posting a Custom Dimension for each event you send, where the dimension is formatted to the date-time:-
e.g.
&t=event&cd1=20170423081321&cm1=24 etc
Only problem is: when you generate a GA custom report, the values are accumulated per day. If anyone knows how to get round that, would love to hear it!

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Nokian selects Romania for ...
Nokian selects Romania for €650m European tire factory
Greenfield plant near Hungarian border to produce 6 million tires per year
Nokia, Finland – Nokian Tyres plc is to invest €650 million in a greenfield passenger car tire factory in Romania as part of its strategy to exit Russia and bolster its market presence, particularly in central Europe.
The planned facility – to be 'the first zero CO2 emission factory in the tire industry' – will be located in Oradea in northwestern Romania, near the Hungarian border, Nokian announced 1 Nov.
Construction is scheduled to begin in early 2023 and the first tires are estimated to be produced in the second half of 2024, according to the tire maker's statement.
Large-scale tire production is slated to start in early 2025, the Finnish manufacturer noting that the plant will have an annual capacity of 6 million units with "expansion potential in the future."
The site will also include major facilities for storage and distribution of tires.
"This investment is a significant strategic decision enabling our future growth," said Jukka Moisio, president and CEO.
"A world-class manufacturing facility in Europe is a key step… as we start building the new Nokian Tyres without Russia," he added.
The facility is expected to employ 500 people and will concentrate on the production of larger rim size passenger and SUV tires that will be primarily sold in the central European market.
"Central Europe is an important market for us, and the investment shows our commitment to the market," said Adrian Kaczmarczyk, SVP, supply operations.
Nokian said it selected the site after a thorough evaluation of over 40 locations and several factors, such as skilled workforce availability, logistical advantages and stable business environment,.
"It was clear that Oradea was the best choice for our new factory," Kaczmarczyk added.
In terms of the factory's zero CO2 emissions, Kaczmarczyk said the location can utilise green energy produced near the site.
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'Ghost' Ancestors: African DNA Study Detects Mysterious Human Species
Homo Sapiens First Appeared A Bit More Than 300,000 Years Ago In Africa And Later Spread Worldwide.
Reuters | Updated on: 14 Feb 2020, 09:18:50 AM
Yinka Sotomi stands atop Oluma Rock, a spiritual site for the Yoruba tribe, overlooking the city of Abeokuta in southern Nigeria. (Photo Credit: Reuters)
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Scientists examining the genomes of West Africans have detected signs that a mysterious extinct human species interbred with our own species tens of thousands of years ago in Africa, the latest evidence of humankind's complicated genetic ancestry.
The study indicated that present-day West Africans trace a substantial proportion, some 2% to 19%, of their genetic ancestry to an extinct human species - what the researchers called a "ghost population."
"We estimate interbreeding occurred approximately 43,000 years ago, with large intervals of uncertainty," said University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) human genetics and computer science professor Sriram Sankararaman, who led the study published this week in the journal Science Advances.
Homo sapiens first appeared a bit more than 300,000 years ago in Africa and later spread worldwide, encountering other human species in Eurasia that have since gone extinct including the Neanderthals and the lesser-known Denisovans.
Previous genetic research showed that our species interbred with both the Neanderthals and Denisovans, with modern human populations outside of Africa still carrying DNA from both. But while there is an ample fossil record of the Neanderthals and a few fossils of Denisovans, the newly identified "ghost population" is more enigmatic.
Asked what details are known about this population, Sankararaman said, "Not much at this stage."
"We don't know where this population might have lived, whether it corresponds to known fossils, and what its ultimate fate was," Sankararaman added.
Sankararaman said this extinct species seems to have diverged roughly 650,000 years ago from the evolutionary line that led to Homo sapiens, before the evolutionary split between the lineages that led to our species and to the Neanderthals.
The researchers examined genomic data from hundreds of West Africans including the Yoruba people of Nigeria and Benin and the Mende people of Sierra Leone, and then compared that with Neanderthal and Denisovan genomes. They found DNA segments in the West Africans that could best be explained by ancestral interbreeding with an unknown member of the human family tree that led to what is called genetic "introgression."
It is unclear if West Africans derived any genetic benefits from this long-ago gene flow.
"We are beginning to learn more about the impact of DNA from archaic hominins on human biology," Sankararaman said, using a term referring to extinct human species. "We now know that both Neanderthal and Denisovan DNA was deleterious in general but there were some genes where this DNA had an adaptive impact. For example, altitude adaptation in Tibetans was likely facilitated by a Denisovan introgressed gene."
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Danish Crypto Startup Aryze Completes US$1.6M ICO
Aryze, a Danish crypto startup developing a global payments system, has completed its initial coin offering (ICO), raising US$1.6 million from 278 individuals representing 14 different nationalities, the company said on Thursday.
Established in 2017, Aryze uses blockchain technology to create a global payments platform powered by fully redeemable stablecoins backed by and pegged to national currencies. Aryze will initially issue tokenized Danish kroners, euros and US dollars. More currencies will be added over time, according to Aryze's FAQ page.
These stablecoins will be a "true digital representation of cash" running on a payments infrastructure that enables people, businesses and Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices to make instant payments globally with no transaction fees.
The stablecoins solvency will be managed by placing a vast majority of the 1-1 liquidity in government or quasi-governmental bonds and bills.
"Aryze collateralizes stablecoins by incorporating government risk. We're essentially insuring deposits through short-term government bonds and bills and working towards drastically reducing credit risk," reads the company's website. "This is to provide considerably less risk for corporations seeking to exchange currencies, as well as provide an additional revenue stream for Aryze."
Aryze aims to provide a cheaper, more efficient alternative to cross-border transactions and commerce. Aryze co-founder and CFO Morten Nielsen told Coin Rivet in an interview earlier this month that, at the moment, it costs "an absolute fortune" to move money across the world.
"If someone in the US wants to send US$10 to a person in the Philippines after a hurricane, they will be able to do this and US$9.90 will arrive in the local currency," Nielsen cited as an example.
"I come from an investment banking background and I want to make a contribution to the world that goes beyond what I've done in the past. I significantly believe it can make a difference and that is a key motivator and driver."
Aryze has also set out to solve the UN Sustainable Development Goal Number 10 by lowering the global average cost of sending money abroad from 7.2% to 3%. Speaking to Forbes in December 2018, Jack Nikogosian, CEO and co-founder of Aryze, explained how the company planned to reach that end, stating:
"Most payment companies and banks are earning a percentage from each transactions conducted … [With Aryze,] we are not transferring money within traditional banking ecosystems, but rather using blockchain technologies to transfer ownership of funds that we keep still.
"We want to create an ecosystem that does not move money around constantly, but instead keeps money safe and in the only place it cannot go away: with the central banks that have issued them."
Aryze co-founder and CFO Morten Nielsen (left) and Aryze co-founder and CEO Jack Nikogosian (right) – Photo: Nicolas Cosedis
Aryze will initially offer two main products. Aryze Business Solutions will let businesses accept digital payments from any Aryze user and merchant, as well as manage their various funds and conduct foreign exchanges and payments. Aryze Business will include various stand-alone and custom integration tools.
Multi-Asset Modular App (MAMA), a mobile payments platform, will let users send, receive and store multiple assets and currencies. One of the primary features of MAMA will be its built-in modularity which will give users the able to connect extensions or add-ons, customizing the platform to their needs and requirements. Developers and businesses will have a range of tools that will allow them to create modules which users will be able to search for and enable.
In 2018, Aryze was awarded several accolades including the Best Fintech award at Venture Cup, Best Startup at the Copenhagen Fintech Week and received the InnoBooster scholarship from Innovation Fund Denmark.
In a statement, Nielsen shared the company's ambitions for the years ahead:
"In 2019, we will raise 8-figures (USD) in our next funding round, and there is a large interest from international funds. We have already entered into a major partnership, and more will be announced over the course of this year.
"In 2020, we plan to employ more than 200 individuals and have a turnover of more than US$15 million. As a company, we want to maintain our base in Denmark, and our ambition is that we become a so-called unicorn worth over one billion dollars."
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Q: How to delete a specific element from an array in the redux store I am new to to redux and react. Still doing simple tutorials. I managed to create 2 simple components; one that outputs on the screen (as a list) whatever is in the array in the redux store, and the other component contains a button and a textfield which basically adds to that array in the store.
I would like to add a feature that will enable me to delete a specific entry in the list depending on what the user clicked on. I am thinking of creating a <button> next to each
 tag that gets rendered as it loops through the array, and these buttons will correspond to the respective list elements. But I'm not sure how to do that.
I've tried creating a button when each
 tag gets created but I was getting an error on the console stating that each element in a list needs a unique ID. I then decided to create another array in my store called buttons which will contain a unique id as well as the id of the list but it got out of hand. I think I might be overcomplicating this. This is what I have at the moment:
Components:
List.jsx (responsible for outputting the list)
import React from 'react'
import { connect } from "react-redux";

const ListComp = ({ lists }) => (

            {console.log(lists)}
            {lists.map( element => (

                        {element.titleToBeAddedToList}

            ))}

)

const mapStateToProps = state => {
    return {
        lists: state.lists
    };
}
const List = connect(mapStateToProps)(ListComp)

export default List;

SubmitButton.jsx (responsible for outputting the button and textfield)
import React from 'react'
import { connect } from "react-redux";
import uuidv1 from "uuid";
import { addList } from "../actions/index";
import { addButton } from "../actions/index"

function mapDispatchToProps(dispatch){
    return {
        addlist: article => dispatch(addList(article)),
        addbutton: idOfButton => dispatch(addButton(idOfButton))
      };
}

class Submit extends React.Component{

    constructor(){
        super();
        this.handleChange = this.handleChange.bind(this);
        this.handleSubmit = this.handleSubmit.bind(this);
    }

    handleChange(event) {
        this.setState({ [event.target.id]: event.target.value });
    }

    handleSubmit(event) {
        event.preventDefault();
        const {titleToBeAddedToList} = this.state;
        const id = uuidv1();
        const button_id = uuidv1();
        //Dispatching the action:
        this.props.addlist({ titleToBeAddedToList, id });
        this.props.addbutton({id, button_id});
        //Once we've dispatched an action, we want to clear the state:
        this.setState({ titleToBeAddedToList: "" });
    }

    render() {
        return (
          <form onSubmit={this.handleSubmit}>

              Title
              <input
                type="text"
                className="form-control"
                id="titleToBeAddedToList"
                onChange={this.handleChange}
              />

            <button type="submit" className="btn btn-success btn-lg">
              SAVE
            </button>
          </form>
        );
      }
}

const SubmitButton = connect(null, mapDispatchToProps)(Submit)

export default SubmitButton;

Reducers:
const initialState = {
lists: [],
buttons: []
};

function rootReducer (state = initialState, action) {
    if(action.type === "ADD_LIST" ){
        return Object.assign({}, state, {
            lists: state.lists.concat(action.payload)
          });
    } else if(action.type === "ADD_BUTTON"){
        return Object.assign({}, state, {
            buttons: state.lists.concat(action.payload)
          });
    } else if(action.type === "DELETE_FROM_LIST"){
        //.....//
    }
    return state;
}

export default rootReducer;

Action:
    export function addList(payload) {
    return { type: "ADD_LIST", payload }
};

export function addButton(payload){
  return {type: "ADD_BUTTON", payload }
}

export function deleteList(payload){
  return { type: "DELETE_FROM_LIST", payload }
}

Store:
import { createStore } from "redux";
import rootReducer from "../reducers/index";

const store = createStore(rootReducer);

export default store;

A: else if (action.type === "DELETE_FROM_LIST") {
  return Object.assign({}, state, {
    buttons: state.lists.filter(item => (item.id !==action.payload))
  });
}

you can use filter() for delete.

A: You can use Math.random() as an unique key identifier, if the button is click it will call action deleteItem with the ID, action is bound to reducer pass on the ID, you can then use the ID to indentify elements and remove it in the list.
import React from 'react'
import { connect } from "react-redux";
import { deleteItem } from './actions';

const ListComp = ({ lists }) => (

          {console.log(lists)}
          {lists.map( element => (

                 {element.titleToBeAddedToList}
                  <button onClick={() => deleteItem(element.id)}>X</button>

                ))}

)

const mapStateToProps = state => {
   return {
      lists: state.lists
    };
}
const List = connect(mapStateToProps, {deleteItem})(ListComp) // Make it available to component as props

export default List;

Action:

export function deleteElement(id) {
  return function(dispatch) {
    return dispatch({type: "DELETE_FROM_LIST", payload: id})
  }
}

Reducer:

 case 'DELETE_FROM_LIST': {
  const id = action.payload;
  return {
    ...state,
    list: state.list.filter(item => item.id !== id)
  }
}

A: This is a minimal working react-redux example containing all the pieces to delete an item from an array in redux store.

// reducer.js
const reducer = (state, action) => {
  switch (action.type) {
    case 'DELETE':
    return state.filter(item => (
      item.id !== action.payload.id
    ))
    default: return state;
  }
}

// Item.js

const Item = ({id, onClick, label}) => (

    {label}
    <button onClick={ () => onClick(id) }>
      delete
    </button>

)

// ListContainer.js

const mapStateToProps = state => ({ items: state })

const ListContainer = ReactRedux.connect(mapStateToProps)(class extends React.Component {

  handleDelete = id => {
    const { dispatch } = this.props;
    dispatch({ type: 'DELETE', payload: { id } })
  }

  render() {
    const { items } = this.props;

    return items.map(({id, label}) => (
      <Item
        label={label}
        id={id}
        onClick={this.handleDelete}
      />
    ))
  }
})

// Main.js

const initialState = [
  { id: 1, label: 'item 1' },
  { id: 2, label: 'item 2' },
  { id: 3, label: 'item 3' },
  { id: 4, label: 'item 4' }
]

const store = Redux.createStore(reducer, initialState);

class App extends React.Component {
  render(){
    return (
    <ReactRedux.Provider store={store}>
      <ListContainer />
    </ReactRedux.Provider>
    );
  }
}

ReactDOM.render(<App />, document.getElementById('root'));


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The Olympics wasn't the only sell out event last Friday as We Are Scientists, back on UK soil, took to the stage in York. Not quite on the scale of the Olympic opening ceremony, but nevertheless an entertaining evening was expected from the quirky trio.
Est.1987 headed down to The Duchess to see what the three-piece had to offer, after having to pull some of the tour dates due to lead singer Keith Murray's throat problems.
We Are Scientists on stage at The Duchess
The venue was sweltering as Keith and Chris, joined by former Razorlight drummer Andy Burrows, took to the stage with the punchy "Nice Guy" taken from their most recent album "Barbara". "Hey gang!" laughs Keith after the intro song. Whether you are a die hard We Are Scientists fan or a newcomer to their scene, Keith and Chris have a unique way of making everyone in the room feel a part of the band and the collective. As much as it is a sold out show it has a uniquely intimate and spontaneous feel to the proceedings. We Are Scientists storm through hits such "Impatience" and "Chick Lit" before taking things back to their first album "With Love And Squalor". "This Scene Is Dead" with its modest and building opening makes way for the chorus of epic proportions which instils a buzz of excitement and reassurance within the crowd. We Are Scientists are back and yet again erupting on the UK scene.
Lead singer Keith Murray
Although the band has been away for a little while, busy working on the next record, We Are Scientists' firm fan base hasn't gone anywhere. The packed out venue has pulled in a crowd of varying ages, testament to the popularity of the band's angular indie-pop. "Our immediate family call this one a barn stormer," reveals Keith before bursting into "I Don't Bite". We Are Scientists songs are undeniably infectious; the majority of the audience have been singing along since the opener and now the rest follow suit. The sarcastic wit and banter between the two front-men is undoubtedly extremely charming. But, not just charming; the three-piece are intricate in their approach and their performance is tight and electric, which the crowd feeds off.
Keith Murray and the York crowd
Although working on their next release the band tonight was mostly concerned with their classic anthems, each as catchy as its predecessor. The front row of the crowd, dressed in suitable Scientists merchandise, lead the mammoth sing-along to hits "Rules Don't Stop Me" and "Nobody Move, Nobody Get Hurt". Album tracks "Jack and Ginger" and "Pittsburgh" (which we are told that "kids are made to this tune") don't stand out as merely "fillers" and hold their own against the riotous "The Great Escape". As lead singer Keith hurls himself off stage the crowd beckon him in and he happily complies before crowd surfing over the barrier and chaotically onto them.
We Are Scientists Keith Murray
As We Are Scientists exit the stage the crowd are hungry for more and the boys don't hesitate too long before they're back on stage and top the night off with a pounding performance of "It's A Hit"; punchy, snappy guitar filled, intelligent with an epic close.
Here's looking forward to hearing their new material because it would seem We Are Scientists can do no wrong.
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Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Latest news on Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh and the Queen's husband, after he stepped down from public duties in the British royal family in 2017.
Latest Prince Philip news
Prince William says he's 'very proud' of the Queen and Prince Philip for getting the COVID-19 vaccine
Buckingham Palace previously confirmed that the Queen and Prince Philip received their vaccinations on January 9.
Prince William is 'proud' the Queen and Prince Philip have received COVID-19 vaccinations
The Duke of Cambridge has revealed his pride at the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh receiving their COVID-19 vaccines, as he paid tribute to frontline workers administering the injections across the UK. Prince William's comments about his grandparents came after he was told some medics have witnessed "vaccine hesitancy" among some communities during the roll-out. William hailed the NHS on a video call with frontline workers on Thursday, revealing the efforts achieved to give millions across Britain the lifesaving injection. READ: 10 of the Queen's most trailblazing moments in her reign WATCH: The sweet way Prince William says 'goodbye' to the Queen revealed The Duke said: "I want to say a huge congratulations to everyone involved in the vaccination programme because it looks tremendous, it really does. "I know what a massive difference it is going to make to everyone. It is also worth pointing out I think that this isn't something that happens really easily and that everyone has access to around the world. "This is because we have a world-leading NHS and we have the right people, research and development here." MORE: Kate Middleton embracing life in lockdown with George, Charlotte and Louis Prince William revealed he is 'proud' of his grandparents for getting vaccinated Dr Nikki Kanani, Medical Director of Primary Care for NHS England and NHS Improvement and a GP in south-east London, described how important it is for patients to take up their appointments. She said: "Everyone on the frontline, volunteers and NHS staff have all pulled together and worked so tremendously hard to ensure the vaccine rollout is a success, and it is fantastic that the Duke of Cambridge has taken the time to boost morale for all those across the UK who are so integral to this effort. "We need to continue to be vigilant and ask that everybody abides by the restrictions in the coming weeks, and whether you have had a vaccine or not, please continue to follow all the guidance to control the virus and save lives – that means staying at home as much as you can, and following the 'hands, face, space' guidance when you can't." William spoke with frontline workers administering the vaccines William said: "My grandparents have had the vaccine and I am very proud of them for doing that. It is really important that everyone gets the vaccine when they are told to." The Queen, 94, and the Duke of Edinburgh, 99, received their COVID-19 vaccinations at Windsor Castle last Saturday, as confirmed by Buckingham Palace in a rare health update about the monarch. The roll-out, which is the largest vaccination programme in British history, has so far administered over 3 million vaccine doses across the UK to the most vulnerable and those who care for them. MORE: How Prince William and Kate Middleton are homeschooling Prince George and Princess Charlotte during lockdown The Queen and Prince Philip received their vaccines at Windsor Castle This week, NHS England opened the first seven large Vaccination Centres helping those who are most at risk from COVID-19 to access vaccines for free, regardless of where they live. William's call comes after he and wife Kate spoke with emergency responders and counsellors on Wednesday, in which they urged frontline workers to reach out for help with their mental health. For more information on the COVID-19 vaccine, visit: www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination. Make sure you never miss a ROYAL story! Sign up to our newsletter to get all of our celebrity, royal and lifestyle news delivered directly to your inbox.
The Queen and Prince Philip to move house ahead of summer
The Queen is set to make a long-awaited return to her home in London, Buckingham Palace, this year after she has been staying at Windsor Castle since the coronavirus pandemic began (excepting short visits to Balmoral Castle and Sandringham House). According to The Sunday Times, the monarch and her husband Prince Philip plan to move back to Buckingham Palace ahead of Trooping the Colour on 12 June in honour of the Queen's 95th birthday. SEE: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to visit UK home for first time for Trooping the Colour WATCH: The Queen shares video tour of gardens at Windsor Castle Last year, a scaled-down version of the annual parade took place at Windsor Castle, with Her Majesty being the only royal in attendance, so it makes sense that she and the Duke of Edinburgh hope for usual practice to resume with the event taking place at its typical spot this year. MORE: Inside the Queen's stunning second home, Windsor Castle RELATED: The Queen's London home is 15x bigger than The White House - see inside The Queen's home, Buckingham Palace A senior royal aide told The Sunday Times: "The current plan is for the Queen's birthday parade to go ahead in London as normal, with the acceptance that it may need to be adapted or scaled back depending on what guidelines are in force at the time. But the aspiration and the ultimate desire is to make it happen." The Queen's second home, Windsor Castle Besides Trooping the Colour, the couple are undoubtedly looking forward to spending time at Buckingham Palace on a day-to-day basis. It is entirely out of the ordinary for them to have stayed at Windsor Castle for as long as they did in 2020 – they tend to take up official residence there for just one month over Easter and a week during June – and Buckingham Palace is, of course, their main base. In fact, it is believed to be her longest absence from the property since she began her 68-year reign. The property spans a mammoth 829,000 square feet with a total of 775 rooms inside, including 19 state rooms, 52 royal and guest bedrooms, 92 offices, 78 bathrooms and 188 bedrooms for the household staff. Make sure you never miss a ROYAL story! Sign up to our newsletter to get all of our celebrity, royal and lifestyle news delivered directly to your inbox.
What Prince Philip said to make the Queen 'flush scarlet'
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh marked their 73rd wedding anniversary back in November, with Buckingham Palace sharing a new photo of the couple at Windsor Castle to mark the occasion.While the royals rarely indulge in public displays of affection, Prince Philip once made the Queen blush with one of his compliments!Royal author Ingrid Seward recalled an anecdote about the monarch during a dress fitting with couturier Ian Thomas.READ: Zara Tindall's royal baby might mark a new milestone for Princess Anne WATCH: The Queen 'flushed scarlet' after compliment from Prince PhilipMs Seward told Channel 5's documentary Secrets of Royal Dressmakers: "When [Ian Thomas] was doing the hem, Prince Philip walked through the Queen's dressing room and said, 'hmm, nice dress'."And the Queen flushed scarlet and I always remember him telling me that story."She was just so thrilled to get a compliment from her husband, who's normally so brusque and offhand."MORE: Royal reveals rare glimpse inside Kensington Palace – and there's a fancy bookcaseMORE: The Queen won't be able to follow this tradition when Princess Eugenie's baby is bornPrincess Elizabeth and Prince Philip on their wedding day in 1947During a speech to mark the couple's 50th wedding anniversary in 1997, the Queen said of her husband: "He is someone who doesn't take easily to compliments but he has, quite simply, been my strength and stay all these years, and I, and his whole family, and this and many other countries, owe him a debt greater than he would ever claim, or we shall ever know."Twenty years later, Buckingham Palace also released a series of official portraits to mark Her Majesty and the Duke's platinum anniversary to mark 70 years of marriage.The Queen and Prince Philip on their 60th wedding anniversary in 2007It's set to be another milestone year for the pair as the Queen prepares to celebrate her 95th birthday in April.The monarch's birthday parade – Trooping the Colour – is due to go ahead in June as planned, with a senior aide telling The Sunday Times: "The current plan is for the Queen's birthday parade to go ahead in London as normal, with the acceptance that it may need to be adapted or scaled back depending on what guidelines are in force at the time. But the aspiration and the ultimate desire is to make it happen."Meanwhile, Prince Philip will mark his 100th birthday on 10 June.Make sure you never miss a ROYAL story! Sign up to our newsletter to get all of our celebrity, royal and lifestyle news delivered directly to your inbox.
Queen and Duke of Edinburgh received Covid-19 vaccine today, Buckingham Palace says
Both HRH and Prince Philip have been vaccinated at Windsor Castle
Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip Receive Vaccinations As U.S. Reports Of Distribution Snafus Surface
In the UK, it was God save the Queen – and the Duke of Edinburgh. Both have been given the Covid-19 vaccination, according to Buckingham Palace. The innoculations were given to the 94-year-old Queen and 99-year-old Prince Philip at Windsor Castle. They reportedly received the Pfizer/BioNTech version of the vaccine. The report of the vaccinations came […]
The Queen and Prince Philip receive first dose of Covid vaccine
The Queen and Prince Philip receive first dose of Covid vaccine. Injections given by royal household doctor at Windsor Castle, where the couple are spending lockdown
Queen and Prince Philip get Covid vaccine at Windsor Castle
The Queen and Prince Philip have both received the first dose of Covid-19 vaccinations, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. The royal couple were given the jab by a doctor from the Royal Household at Windsor Castle, where they are both isolating. The Queen, 94, and the Duke of Edinburgh, 99, both meet the Government age guidelines for those who should be given the vaccine.
11 surprising facts about the Queen and Prince Philip's wedding day
The Queen and Prince Philip got married in 1947 and they have since made history for having the longest marriage of any British sovereign. They said their special vows at Westminster Abbey, which is also where The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge said "I do". As she walked down the aisle on 20 November, Princess Elizabeth, who was the tenth member of the royal family to marry at the Abbey, was just 21 years old. Her handsome groom was 26. You may have seen the iconic pictures and know the romantic tale, but here are 11 things you may not have known about their magical royal wedding day.REVEALED: 9 fascinating rules royal brides must followWATCH: The most romantic royal weddings revealed 1\. Their royal wedding cake was 3ft taller than Prince Philip himselfAs wedding cakes go, theirs was a rather impressive creation and it stood at a whopping height of 9 ft tall! 2\. The royal wedding cake was cut with a special swordThe huge cake was cut using the Duke's Mountbatten sword, which was also a wedding present from The King.The royal wedding cake was 9ft tall! 3\. The Queen's royal wedding dress was made swiftlyPrincess Elizabeth's wedding dress was designed by Sir Norman Hartnell. The winning design was approved mid-August, which was less than three months before the wedding. This is quite unusual when it comes to bridalwear, as the bride tends to select their dress at least six months in advance. 4\. The Queen didn't use money to pay for her royal wedding dressDue to the strict rationing measures in place following World War II, then-Princess Elizabeth had to use clothing ration coupons to pay for her beloved dress.The Queen used post rationing coupons to buy her wedding dress 5\. The public wanted to help the Queen buy her royal wedding dressCoupons were sent in from people across the country wanting to help the then Princess with getting her dress. However, every single one had to be returned as it would have been illegal to use them.LOOK: The most-watched royal wedding has changed - who takes top spot?SEE: 7 most expensive royal wedding dresses in order of price 6\. The Queen's royal wedding dress had an American touchHer Majesty's gorgeous dress was decorated with crystals and 10,000 seed pearls, all imported from the United States of America. 7\. The Queen wore two wedding necklacesThe queen's double-strand pearl necklace was in fact made from two different necklaces. The shorter one is the 'Queen Anne' and the other the 'Queen Caroline', and both were left to the Crown by Queen Victoria and were given to Elizabeth as a wedding present by her father, King George VI.The royal couple married in 1947 8\. The Queen's tiara broke on her wedding dayThe Queen's diamond fringe tiara may look picture-perfect in the wedding photographs but on the morning of the royal wedding, the frame of the gem broke, and it had to be quickly repaired. 9\. The Queen's wedding ring has a secret messageIn the book Prince Philip Revealed, author Ingrid Seward divulges the little-known fact that Prince Philip had a secret message inscribed inside the Queen's wedding band, a message that only three people have ever seen.REVEALED: The most beautiful royal wedding colour schemesMORE: 12 hilarious royal wedding moments caught on cameraThe royal wedding took place at Westminster Abbey 10\. The royal wedding favours were flowersWedding favours may have gained in popularity over the years, but even in the 1940s, the Queen was keen to give everyone a small token. The wedding favours were individual posies of myrtle and white Balmoral heather. 11\. The royal couple received a bookcase as a wedding giftAs one can imagine, the royal couple received a whole load of wedding presents but one interesting one was a bookcase, gifted by Queen Mary.Make sure you never miss a ROYAL story! Sign up to our newsletter to get all of our celebrity, royal and lifestyle news delivered directly to your inbox.
The Queen makes romantic gesture to Prince Philip during Christmas speech
The Queen made a romantic gesture to her husband Prince Philip during her Christmas Day speech, with a photo of the Duke of Edinburgh taking pride of place next to the monarch during her address to the nation.MORE: How will the royal family celebrate Christmas this year?Taken from her private collection, the portrait of Philip showed him wearing a light blue collared jacket as he looked at something in the distance. WATCH: The Queen's Christmas Day speech 2020It's been a very unusual Christmas for the Queen and her husband, who have spent the day at Windsor Castle for the first time in more than 30 years.MORE: The Queen's glamorous Christmas cocktail revealedA framed photo of the Duke of Edinburgh could be seen next to the monarch MORE: 19 amazing photos of the royals looking festive including the Queen, Meghan Markle and Prince HarryThe monarch's speech was pre-recorded in the Green Drawing Room at Windsor Castle and was televised as usual at 3pm on Christmas Day.In her speech, which was highly anticipated following a year overshadowed by the coronavirus pandemic, the 94-year-old monarch reflected on the past year and spoke of her pride in the nation, saying: "In the United Kingdom and around the world, people have risen magnificently to the challenges of the year, and I am so proud and moved by this quiet, indomitable spirit. To our young people in particular I say thank you for the part you have played."The Queen wore a beautiful rich purple Angela Kelly dress and a Queen Mother diamond and mother of pearl shell brooch, which was designed by Lord Courtauld-Thomson and made in 1919. The brooch was left to The Queen Mother in 1944 by his sister, Winifred Hope Thomson.The Queen Mother wore the stunning brooch throughout her life, including on her 100th birthday on 4th August 2000. As for Her Majesty The Queen, she has worn the brooch several times, including on Remembrance Sunday in 2018, the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne and her father King George VI's death in 2012, the wedding of her eldest granddaughter Zara Tindall in 2011, and the unveiling of a statue of the Queen Mother on the Mall in February 2009.Make sure you never miss a ROYAL story! Sign up to our newsletter to get all of our celebrity, royal and lifestyle news delivered directly to your inbox.
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My research is concentrated on systematics, taxonomy, and taphonomy of fossil decapod crustaceans. The first thing I see when I look at a rock are the fossils. I've been doing field work in Romania, France, and USA mostly based on paleontology.
Since she discovered the fascinating world of paleontology in her second year of college Dr. Franţescu was attracted to it immediately. She has been interested in the invertebrate organisms and how they can provide us with clues of the past.
One of the most interesting studies she has done, except for her decapod research, was focused on the morphological reconstruction of the Macrocystella genus, Lower Ordovician in age, based on a collection from Morocco, housed at the University of Burgundy, Dijon, France.
In the future, She plans to concentrate her research on invertebrate fossils, the environments they have lived in, their taphonomy, and depositional setting, and how invertebrate fossil can help us answer other questions related to sedimentary basins.
Franţescu A. Comparative study of the Eocene fossil Decapod Crustaceans of the North American Atlantic Coast and European Tethyan provinces" p. 1-615. Bulletins of American Paleontology- in press.


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Homepage Coin Master Who owns Coin Master?
Who owns Coin Master?
When we play a game, we like to know who the creator is. So let's meet Moon Active, the creator and developer of Coin Master!
Do you know Moon Active? Probably not, but you must know their flagship game that brought you to this website: Coin Master. Moon Active is a company with over 600 employees based in two cities: Tel Aviv (Israel) and Kiev (Ukraine).
Not much is known about this publisher, which is very discreet on social networks, but since the launch of Coin Master in 2016, the studio has been successful.
Moon Active owns Coin Master
If you want to know more about Moon Active, the company that develops Coin Master, we advise you to visit their official website. There you can find all the important information about the company and why not, a job opening. Because yes, Coin Master has been downloaded more than 100 million times worldwide, that's a lot of people spread out in more than 136 countries where you can download the game!
On the official Moon Active website, you can discover the role of each employee of the company, from technicians to creators, including data managers and much more!
At the time of writing, there are 71 vacancies at Moon Active.
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import java.io.IOException;
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import be.ac.ulg.montefiore.run.jahmm.OpdfMultiGaussian;

/**
 * This class implements a {@link OpdfMultiGaussian} reader.  The syntax of the
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 * The description always begins with the keyword <tt>MultiGaussianOPDF</tt>.
 * The next (resp. last) symbol is an opening (resp. closing) bracket.
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 * The first describes the distribution's mean vector; each number
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 * The second describes the covariance matrix; it is given line by line, from
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 * For example, reading

 * <tt>MultiGaussianOPDF [ [ 5. 5. ] [ [ 1.2 .3 ] [ .3 4. ] ] ]</tt>
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 * new OpdfMultiGaussian(new double[] { 5., 5. },
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		return new OpdfMultiGaussian(means, covariance);
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My husband and I loved working with Randy Travis. He was quick to get us approved and to close early. We just beat the deadline. We will be happy to use Randy again on the sale of our old house. Looking forward to. We're hoping it goes just as quickly as the purchase did.
I have been in the mortgage industry for over 30 years in Chicago Land and Northwest Indiana. It has been my pleasure to help countless people purchase or re-finance their homes.
I grew up in the town of Crete Illinois, I have been married for 28 years, have 2 adult children, and I currently reside in Valparaiso Indiana.
Analyze borrowers short and long term goals to determine which product fits their needs best.
Stay conservative regarding purchase price and try to choose a shorter term.
That getting a mortgage is quick, easy, and does not require attention to detail.
Helping people achieve the American Dream of owning a home.
I am a descendent of Colonial William Travis who never gave up and fought to his death at the Alamo.


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New Study Finds That Almost Two Thirds Of Dogs Can Talk Back To Their Owner
Are you a Dr. Dolittle? New Study Finds that Almost Two Thirds of Dogs Can Talk Back to Their Owner
Everyone knows that dogs are man's best friend, but a recent study has found just how closely we are able to communicate with our pets.
The UK's fastest growing dog treat brand Good Boy created a fun interactive quiz called 'All Dogs, New Tricks!' that presented dog owners with a series of tricks, they were then asked to answer yes or no to whether or not their dog could perform those tricks. The highest possible score was 65 and participants were given either gold, silver or bronze certificates dependant on their dogs score.
An amazing 59 percent of over 1000 people who completed the quiz said that their dog could 'speak' to them on command. Eighty three percent said that they taught their dog to kiss on command and, interestingly, despite the 'snoot challenge' going viral last year, only 28 percent of dogs could actually perform the trick.
The most commonly performed, or easiest, tricks were 'sit' with 95 percent of dogs being able to do the command, 'stay' (87%), 'recall' (85%), and 'lie down' (84%). The least common, and therefore hardest tricks performed were 'Close the door' with 13 percent of dogs still being able to achieve the command, 'play dead' (19%), 'put toys away' (19%), 'crawl' (23%) and 'bow' (23%).
Good Boy also revealed that the most well-trained dogs were found in the West Midlands with an average score of 32 out of 65. North East had the worst trained dogs with an average score of only 26 out of 65.
Average scores per region, from highest to lowest:
- West Midlands - 32
- Northern Ireland - 31
- Scotland - 31
- South East - 31
- Yorkshire & The Humber - 31
- East of England - 30
- Wales - 30
- East Midlands - 29
- North West - 29
- South West - 28
- London - 27
- North East - 26
Border Collies and German Shepherds came out joint top across the UK, cementing their place as the most well-trained breed with an average score of 39 out of 65.
Labradoodles came second with an average score of 37, and Whippets came third with an average score of 35.
The dog breeds bringing up the rear in terms of trick knowledge were Greyhounds with an average score of 18, Siberian Huskies and Miniature Dachshunds with a joint score of 21 and Chihuahuas with an average score of 22.
Mike Love, Marketing Manager at Good Boy said, "Here at Good Boy we believe that all dogs have their day - whether they're well into their senior years or are still a pup, all dogs have the capability to learn and be rewarded.
"Equally, we've seen a huge amount of heart-warming responses on social media that prove it doesn't matter how many tricks your dog can do - it's the taking part that counts! We hope that our new interactive quiz will be fun, like our brand ethos and, more importantly, inspire dog owners to keep teaching their pooch new tricks!"
Good Boy is the flagship brand of Armitage Pet Care. The Good Boy brand consists of a huge range of high-quality dog treats in different shapes, flavours and sizes to suit every occasion.
Armitage is a British company with over 200 years of expertise and was granted a Royal Warrant as Pet Food Manufacturer to Queen Elizabeth II in 1976. For more information on delicious Good Boy dog treats visit www.goodboy.co.uk.
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It's strange but it seems I can't open a directory when it has the same name as the parent directory.
Example http:\\JustATest.com\test\test can't be opened. Rename the last one to test_ and it works fine.
I'm using the commander mode, in FTP, on Win Vista professional, and I have the latest version (the previous one had the same error).
Cached directory change via "code" to "/software/code".
Cached directory change via "gas" to "/software/code/gas".
There is a directory beneath "/software/code/gas" that is also named gas ("/software/code/gas/gas").
There seems no way to get there without renaming the directory above in - let's say - "/software/code/SomethingElse/gas".
Cached directory change via "ss" to "/httpdocs/gallery/ss".
I cannot right click "open" or "edit" either- the options are greyed out. I can get there via the directory tree, but I usually have that hidden.
If it won't help, please email me complete! log file. Thanks.


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Bankruptcy Overview
Deciding whether to file for bankruptcy can be a difficult and complex decision. The attorneys at Orsborn, Mitchell, Goedken & Larson, P.C., can help you navigate this decision and also to assist
Ed Cox
Ag Law Blog, Hunting, Iowa
Right to Hunt Amendment Introduced in Iowa Again
For the second year, a bill was introduced that would add an amendment to the Iowa Constitution declaring that Iowans have a right to hunt, fish, trap, and harvest wildlife. The amendment's supporters cite the need for the amendment stemming from efforts of animal rights groups to limit hunting and trapping. The amendment could also provide protections for hunting rights that may be in competition development and increased use of public land by other recreational groups, such as hikers and off-road vehicle enthusiasts. Critics assert such amendments clutter constitutions and are unnecessary to protect individual rights.
Ag Law Blog, Ag Law Issues, Conservation, Farm Lease, Property Law
A new resource is available for landlord's looking to incorporate cover crops and other conservation practices into their farm lease. Iowa Learning Farms, a part of Iowa State University Extension, just published a series of videos and print material that provide information about how landlords can begin conversations with their tenants about conservation practices. Iowa State University Professor and Iowa Learning Farms advisor, Mark Licht, states,
Ag Law Blog, Ag Law Issues, Easements, Missouri, Property Law
Missouri Strictly Construes Private Road Statute
Missouri Courts recently addressed issues relating to the increase in size and weight of farm equipment and resulting problems accessing farmland. As equipment gets larger and heavier, existing easements and roads that have been used for decades often become inadequate to allow farmer's access to fields. In Westrich Farms, LLC v. East Prairie Farm, LLC, a landowner's tenant could no longer use a county road to access the farm because his large equipment exceeded the weight limits for a bridge on the county road that ran to the farm and had previously been used. The issue for the court to decide was whether the landowner could establish a private road across his neighbor's farm due to the county road becoming inadequate.
Ag Law Blog, Iowa
Iowa Finance Authority Holds Workshops for Beginning Farmers and Military Veterans
The Iowa Agricultural Development Division of Iowa Finance Authority is holding eight workshops around the state to educate beginning farmers and military veterans interested in farming about state and federal programs that
Ag Law Blog, Ag Law Issues, Iowa, Property Law
Boundary by Acquiescence Revisited in Iowa, Again
Boundary disputes are not uncommon. They often occur when someone purchases land and then learns that a fence or other boundary marker is not quite where it should be according to the survey. These disputes are often settled through a legal doctrine referred to as boundary by acquiescence. The Iowa Court of Appeals recently addressed this doctrine in Nafziger vs. Pender and Smith. The Nafzigers purchased land, conducted a survey, and found that the boundary is actually about 30 feet north of where the current fence is that divides their land from that of the Smith's. The Nafziger's felt the survey should be followed and the fence removed and relocated north.
Ag Law Blog, Ag Law Issues, Environmental, Iowa
Drake Ag Law Center Hosts Conference On Conservation Policy
The Drake University Agricultural Law Center is providing an opportunity for individuals and organizations interested in Iowa's soil and water conservation policy to take part in a two-day conference to be held in Des Moines on November 19th and 20th. The Center, with support from the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, will host a state-wide conference on soil and water conservation policy. The conference will facilitate discussion of the role of law and policy in conservation efforts and will involve diverse stakeholders who are all working to protect Iowa's soil and water resources.
Sustaining Our Iowa Land The Past, Present and Future of Iowa's Soil and Water Conservation Policy Nov. 19-20, 2015 Olmsted Center, Drake University
Ag Law Blog, Ag Law Issues, Property Law, Real Estate
Land Contracts for Farmland: Advantages and Risks
Land contracts for farmland, in which a farm is sold by an owner in exchange for payments over a set period of time, appear to once again be gaining popularity with beginning farmers. Purchasing farmland with an installment contract can be beneficial for farmers with poor or no credit, but it also comes with risks that should be evaluated and for which planning is essential.
What Are Land Contracts
Land contracts, commonly called installment land contracts, contracts for deed, or land sale contracts, are real estate transactions where the buyer, or vendee, makes a down payment followed by periodic payments and the seller, or vendor, retains title to the property until all of the payments have been made.
Ag Law Blog, Ag Law Issues, Environmental, Farm Lease, Farm Leases, Property Law
Addressing Conservation In a Farm Lease
Whether you're a farmer or a landowner, addressing conservation and sustainability in a farm lease can be a tricky subject. Tenants and landlords sometimes choose to ignore issues that they believe may create conflicts in the landlord-tenant relationship. This is particularly true with farm leases, which are often between neighbors, family members, and long-time friends. However, both parties do have an interest in ensuring the sustainability of the land, and discussing and including conservation provisions in a farm lease can be beneficial for both parties and the land. This post is intended to provide an introduction to some key factors to consider when addressing conservation concerns, or sustainability, in a farm lease arrangement.
Ag Law Blog, Ag Law Issues, Iowa, Liability, Premises Liability, Recreational Use Statutes
The Sallee Case is Back With No Fault Found In Farm Owners
More than two years ago Sallee v. Stewart made headlines when the Iowa Supreme Court ruled the state's "recreational use statute" did not apply to a chaperone who was injured while supervising children playing in a barn. Recreational use statutes provide protection against negligence claims for landowners who open their land to the public. The case received a great deal of attention from farmers, insurance providers, educators, and the Iowa legislature. Within a few months of the Supreme Court opinion, legislators attempted to broaden Iowa's recreational use statute and specifically included protection for landowners hosting educational activities.


Once I watched a carpenter with a handsaw, a hammer, screwdriver, and homemade plumb bob build a nifty little cabana on the west coast of Nicaragua. The wood was salvaged, as was the tin roofing, but the cabana was perfect – the joints were tight, the saw cuts true, his menagerie of nails and screws carefully placed according to the amount of strain at each point.
He worked deliberately, but seemed to be enjoying himself immensely and was happy to stop and chat with a neighbor or fellow-carpenter who came by.
I felt privileged to watch. Could my life be like that? Simple, but steadily built with care, creativity and appreciation. What "tools" could I use? A "tool", according to the dictionary, is a device or instrument that aids in accomplishing a task, specifically to shape something like metal or wood.
If "life" is the raw material, what are the best tools I can use to shape it?
A good way to describe The Avatar® Course is that it offers you a set of tools to refine and shape your life – your work, your relationships with others– and to create whatever is important to you.
I like to think going to an Avatar course is like walking into a wonderful carpenter's shop filled with beautiful woodworking tools. The different tools each have a specific use, and once an experienced woodworker has shown you how to use them, you're ready to start working on the wood you've brought with you—and the final creation is yours to design!
Because even the finest tools in the world won't produce fine results without skill in using them, the Avatar tools come with nine days of coaching and practice from Avatar teachers who have experience in how to use them. The learning environment is compassionate, caring and gently insistent on your success – which is why many people say it's the high point of their life!
So imagine yourself walking into this wonderful shop, where there are many others working on their own projects with the tools, sharing experiences and insights, and helping each other out along the way. There's a sense of camaraderie as people celebrate each others' successes... Now you have the feel of an Avatar course!
What if you had the tools to deliberately shape your life and make it the expression of your highest dreams? What would you create?