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UConn receives an unexpected lift from 'Pork Chop'
By Gavin Keefe
g.keefe@theday.com
UConn's Isaiah Whaley (5) and Tyler Polley (12) defend against New Hampshire's Jayden Martinez (24) during the second half of a game on Nov. 24, 2018, in Hartford. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Memphis, Tenn. — With frontcourt foul trouble on Thursday, UConn coach Dan Hurley turned to "Pork Chop" to help the Huskies.
Pork Chop, the nickname for 6-foot-8 sophomore forward Isaiah Whaley, responded with his best game of the season.
In a productive season-high 11 minutes, Whaley chipped in a career-high tying eight points and a season-high tying four rebounds before fouling out in UConn's 80-73 win over South Florida in American Athletic Conference tournament first round action at FedExForum.
"Pork Chop was ready today," Hurley said.
Up until Thursday, Whaley had been basically glued to the bench, playing a total of 67 minutes in 21 appearances, before being called on when starter Josh Carlton encountered early foul trouble. Carlton was limited to just 16 minutes, finishing with zero points, six rebounds and four blocks.
In the first half alone, Whaley had six points and four rebounds in seven minutes.
"It feels good," Whaley said. "I've been just sitting on the bench and watching. I've been wanting to get out there and help a lot. Just being able to contribute feels good."
Whaley has been stuck behind Carlton and reserve Eric Cobb in the rotation, averaging 0.5 points and one rebound in 3.2 minutes per game. He saw seven minutes of action in the season opener but played no more than five minutes in a game during the regular season.
"It's tough," Hurley said. "Josh is our most improved player in the conference and he is a guy we're trying to build with, short-term and long-term. Eric earned that backup spot. Isaiah was hurt a lot in the preseason and even in the early part of the season.
"... But Isaiah is a such a high character guy and he's a pretty smart player and we tipped him off the last couple days. I know these guys have been talking to him. I know Jalen (Adams) talked to him about being ready."
Whaley has tried to remain positive while waiting for his opportunity to contribute.
"It's been tough, especially when I went down early with my (ankle) injury and fell back in the rotation," Whaley said. "The whole time I was just trying to keep myself ready for moments like this and just stay positive and help motivate my teammates and bring the best out of them."
Houston up next
• UConn now faces the herculean task of trying to beat top-seeded Houston (29-2), the regular season champion and 11th-ranked team in the country. The quarterfinal game starts at noon on Friday.
The Cougars feature a deep and talented lineup that includes all-conference first team pick Corey Davis, Jr., and DeJon Jarreau, the AAC sixth man of the year. Kelvin Sampson was named the league's coach of the year.
On top of that, the Huskies went 0-7 this season against the top five teams in the conference.
The two teams met just once during the regular season, with UConn dropping a 71-63 decision on Feb. 14 in Hartford. The Huskies played without the starting backcourt of Jalen Adams and Alterique Gilbert. They trailed by just three at halftime and then fell behind by 17.
Junior Christian Vital had 15 points, redshirt freshman Sidney Wilson 12 and Tarin Smith 10 to power UConn while Jarreau led Houston with 18 points.
"It will be a tough challenge," Adams said. "We are ready for it. Our guys held their own in the first matchup without two starters, and I think the confidence is going to go through the roof with me coming back. We'll see what happens."
Vital added: "We got Jalen back, so I like our chances."
UConn won the only previous AAC tournament meeting, scoring a 74-65 win in the 2017 quarterfinals in Hartford.
• After going 0-for-15 from 3-point land in a two-point win over USF on March 3, UConn hit a season-high 13 out of 24 attempts on Thursday. Vital went 6-for-9. "We let Vital get loose a little bit," USF coach Brian Gregory said. "They made some tough ones that were contested." ... Adams (19 points) moved into 10th place on the school's all-time scoring list with 1,691 points, passing Wes Biakosuknia. He needs 20 to break AAC career scoring record owned by Houston's Rob Gray (1,710). ... Vital's 25 points represented a personal postseason best. ... Huskies improved to 11-4 in AAC tournament play, owning more wins than any other program. They are 3-0 vs. USF, also beating the Bulls in 2015 and 2017. ... The Huskies, who led 39-26 at the break, are now 16-2 when leading at halftime. ... UConn now 10-0 when shooting 50 percent or better. They made 54.3 percent from the field. ... UConn set two tournament records in the first half, sinking nine 3-pointers and shooting 66.7 percent (14-for-21) from the field.
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Charles R. Wilson will discuss his book, "The Southern Way of Life". Join in-person on January 26th at 5:30 p.m. in Wilson Library's Pleasants Family Assembly room.
This program is co-sponsored by UNC Press and the Center for the Study of the American South.
How does one begin to understand the idea of a distinctive southern way of life—a concept as enduring as it is disputed? In this examination of the American South in national and global contexts, celebrated historian Charles Reagan Wilson assesses how diverse communities of southerners have sought to define the region's identity. Surveying three centuries of southern regional consciousness across many genres, disciplines, and cultural strains, Wilson considers and challenges prior presentations of the region, advancing a vision of southern culture that has always been plural, dynamic, and complicated by race and class.
Structured in three parts, The Southern Way of Life takes readers on a journey from the colonial era to the present, from when complex ideas of "southern civilization" rooted in slaveholding and agrarianism dominated to the twenty-first-century rise of a modern, multicultural "southern living." As Wilson shows, there is no singular or essential South but rather a rich tapestry woven with contestations, contingencies, and change.
In the second half of the program, Dr. Wilson will be joined by history professors, William Sturkey (UNC-Chapel Hill) and Jessica Wilkerson (West Virginia University) to share in the complexity of research about the region. An audience question and answer portion will follow.
To join this event virtually, register for the livestream: go.unc.edu/CharlesWilson.
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America is Under Cyber Attack: Why Urgent Action is Needed
Date: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 Time: 02:00 PM Location: 311 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 Subcommittee: Oversight, Investigations, & Management (112th Congress) Issue: Cybersecurity
Mr. Shawn Henry, Former Executive Assistant Director, Criminal, Cyber, Response, and Services Branch, Federal Bureau of Investigation
Mr. James Lewis, Director and Senior Fellow, Technology and Public Policy Program, Center for Strategic and International Studies
Mr. Gregory C. Wilshusen, Director, Information Security Issues, Government Accountability Office
Mr. Stuart McClure, Chief Technology Officer, McAfee
Dr. Stephen E. Flynn, Founding Co-Director, George J. Kostas Research Institute for Homeland Security, Northeastern University
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Sermisy, Claudin or Claude de, significant French composer; b. c. 1490; d. Paris, Sept. 13, 1562. He served as a cleric at the Saint-Chapelle in Paris in 1508. He also was a singer in the private chapel of Louis XII, and may have traveled abroad with the King's chapel. After serving as a canon at Notre-Dame-de-la-Rotonde in Rouen, he went to the parish church of Cambron in the Amiens diocese in 1524. In 1532 he returned to Paris as sous-maître at the royal chapel, and also held the eleventh canonry of the Saint-Chapelle from 1533. He was an outstanding composer of both sacred and secular music. A number of his chansons, masses, and motets were pubi, in contemporary collections. G. Allaire and I. Cazeaux ed. a complete collection of his works in Corpus Mensurabilis Musicae, LXII/1 (1970–74).
G. Allaire, The Masses of Claudin d.S. (diss., Boston Univ., 1960); I. Cazeaux, The Secular Music of Claudin d.S. (diss., Columbia Univ., 1961).
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Q: Android: Intent Does Not Start After SQLite Query Match I'm attempting to search my bookmarks/browser history for specific URL's then start a new intent after a match is found. The problem is - the new intent never starts - although both the browser history and bookmarks contain the values being queried.
Any ideas why this might be happening?
import com.parse.ParseObject;
import android.app.AlertDialog;
import android.app.Service;
import android.content.BroadcastReceiver;
import android.content.Context;
import android.content.Intent;
import android.content.IntentFilter;
import android.database.Cursor;
import android.net.ConnectivityManager;
import android.net.NetworkInfo;
import android.net.TrafficStats;
import android.net.Uri;
import android.net.wifi.WifiInfo;
import android.net.wifi.WifiManager;
import android.os.Bundle;
import android.os.Handler;
import android.os.IBinder;
import android.provider.Browser;
import android.util.Log;
import android.widget.Chronometer;
import android.widget.TextView;
import android.widget.Toast;

public class Service_class extends Service {
       String Dirty1 = "www.playboy.com";
        String Dirty2 = "www.penthouse.com";
        String Dirty3 = "www.pornhub.com";
        String Dirty4 = "www.playboy.com";
        String Dirty5 = "www.playboy.com";
        String Dirty6 = "www.playboy.com";
        String Dirty7 = "www.playboy.com";
        String Dirty8 = "www.playboy.com";
        String Dirty9 = "www.playboy.com";
        String Dirty10 = "www.playboy.com";

    @Override
    public IBinder onBind(Intent arg0) {
        return null;
    }

    @Override
    public int onStartCommand(Intent intent, int flags, int startId) {
        Toast.makeText(this, "Service Started", Toast.LENGTH_LONG).show();
        String[] projection = new String[] { Browser.BookmarkColumns.TITLE,
                Browser.BookmarkColumns.URL };
                Cursor cursor = getContentResolver().query(android.provider.Browser.BOOKMARKS_URI,
                        projection, null, null, null);
                String urls = "";
                if (cursor.moveToFirst()) {
                String url1 = null;
                String url2 = null;
                do {
                String url = cursor.getString(cursor.getColumnIndex(Browser.BookmarkColumns.URL));

                if (url.toLowerCase().contains(Dirty1)) {
                } else if (url.toLowerCase().contains(Dirty2)) {
                } else if (url.toLowerCase().contains(Dirty3)) {
                } else if (url.toLowerCase().contains(Dirty4)) {
                } else if (url.toLowerCase().contains(Dirty5)) {
                } else if (url.toLowerCase().contains(Dirty6)) {
                } else if (url.toLowerCase().contains(Dirty7)) {
                } else if (url.toLowerCase().contains(Dirty8)) {
                } else if (url.toLowerCase().contains(Dirty9)) {
                } else if (url.toLowerCase().contains(Dirty10)) {
                //if (url.toLowerCase().contains(Filthy)) {
                urls = urls
                + cursor.getString(cursor.getColumnIndex(Browser.BookmarkColumns.TITLE)) + " : "
                + url + "\n";
                Intent intent2 = new Intent(Service_class.this, Warning.class);
                Service_class.this.startActivity(intent);
                startActivity(intent2);
                }
                } while (cursor.moveToNext());
            //  tv.setText(urls);

    }

        return START_STICKY;
    }

    @Override
    public void onDestroy() {

        super.onDestroy();
        Toast.makeText(this, "Service Stopped", Toast.LENGTH_LONG).show();

    }

    @Override
    public void onCreate() {
        super.onCreate();

}}

A: You're only going to run the activity if it matches dirty10.  That can be problem 1.
A better way to do this may be to do a rawQuery and use a LIKE statement in your WHERE clause.
And another problem you'll have soon is that if you have multiple hits (after fixing your if/elseifs) you'll launch multiple activities, which is not what you want.

A: It should be
 if (url.toLowerCase().contains(Dirty1) || url.toLowerCase().contains(Dirty2) || ....)
 {
     Intent intent2 = new Intent(Service_class.this, Warning.class);
     intent2.setFlags(Intent.FLAG_ACTIVITY_NEW_TASK);
     startActivity(intent2);
     break;
 }

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The following items should be considered when you are looking for your first bread machine, or possibly looking to upgrade your previous model.
Bread machines cover a broad range of prices, you can literally spend what you want. Looking for a simple bread maker that can give you the convenience of fresh bread in your own home without breaking the bank? There are machines out there for you. Are you a techie that loves appliances and only the best? You can certainly find a bread machine to fit your needs as well. One thing to remember is that bread makers are priced according to the features that they offer, keep in mind your situation and what features will make for the best bread maker for you. An expensive machine loaded with features doesn't necessarily mean that it is the best bread machine for your needs. Quality is important however, and you can get idea of the quality of the machine by reading the reviews of this site as well as others online.
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These two categories are, in my opinion, the most important factors in deciding what machine you will purchase. Are you looking for fresh loaves of bread for a family of 5 or just for yourself with dinner? The capacity of the machine will dictate the size of the loaf of bread… Most give a "lb" descriptor as a guide. One thing to remember, while a freshly made loaf of bread is one of the tastiest items around, bread machine bread is made without preservatives. This means that a short time after being made the bread quality deteriorates. I would not recommend making loaves of bread for the week as they get hard and stale quickly. Therefore, it is advised to not buy these machines with the thoughts of making multiple loaves and saving them. The physical size of the machine is another thing that needs to be looked at before purchasing. Having fresh bread is great, having a bread maker that you need to keep on the floor because it won't fit your counter-space is not….. Take measurements if you have to, but do not over look this simple step as some machines can be rather clunky.
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The Panasonic SD-YD250 has the highest number of reviews on amazon, over 1500, and with that number of reviews it has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5. There are over 1000 5 star reviews on this machine. The numbers just don't lie, this thing is the real deal. The reason that this machine is so highly rated is the amount of versatility that is build right in. You have 3 loaf sizes and 3 crust shades to choose from, six different types of bread/dough options and an automatic yeast dispenser that adds yeast at the exact time necessary. This makes for a machine that you buy once, you won't outgrow as your family grows and will make you perfect loaves time and time again. Addition accessories with the purchase include a recipe book with 40 recipes, measuring cups, and measuring spoons. It should also be noted that this model received the Good House Keeping Seal of Approval.
The Zojirushi BB-HAC10 Home Bakery mini bread maker is the perfect bread machine for every day life. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 by customers on amazon, it is safe to say that many people will agree. This bread machine is programmable and will produce a 1lb loaf….perfect for a small family. That is not the only feature that makes this an extremely well like bread maker. The BB-HAC10 allows for three bread textures that can be selected as well as two crust settings. Multiple menu settings allow for basic bread, french bread, cookies, pasta, and cake/quick breads. The 13hr delay timer allows you to either wake up to the smell of bread baking or come home to a fresh loaf with dinner.
This is the "Rolls Royce" of the bread machine world. The phrase "you get what you pay for" definitely applies here. Out of the 262 reviews on amazon, 83% of those were a 5 star rating and it is easy to see why. This machine comes with measuring spoons and cups and dual kneading blades to get the job done effectively. The BB-PAC20 makes a 2lb loaf and has a quick baking 2hr cycle. There are 3 crust shades to choose from as well as 10 pre programmed baking settings. I am going to go ahead and recommend the "Bundle" option as it appears in amazon for one reason. The Gluten Free Recipe book that is included. This Zojirushi machine comes with a gluten free cycle to allow those with Celiacs or just trying to limit gluten to still enjoy a fresh loaf of bread.
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SEATTLE, July 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CFN Media Group ("CFN Media"), the leading agency and financial media network dedicated to the North American cannabis industry, announces publication of an article covering recent deals in the retail cannabis sector and how they reflect on the value of one of North America's leading cannabis brands, MedMen Enterprises Inc. (CSE:MMEN) (OTCQB:MMNFF). Cannabis producers may have been the best investment opportunities in the early phases of the industry, but retail and brands are quickly growing in importance as the market evolves. Today, investors have real access to businesses across higher-value areas of the supply chain than growers. Last week's announcement regarding Canopy Growth Corp.'s $350 million (fully diluted) acquisition of Hiku Brands Co. Ltd. — owner of the Tokyo Smoke chain of coffee shops in Canada — underscores this new trend.
Hiku has a handful of coffee shops in Ontario that sell cannabis accessories, but it won't be allowed to sell adult-use marijuana in the province unless Premier Doug Ford changes the rules. The company also has a shop in Calgary. The only clear path Hiku has to selling legal cannabis is in their 10 locations in the Province of Manitoba with a population of 1.3 million. The company has applied to open stores in Alberta, population 4.3 million, and is working with an applicant to open stores in Newfoundland, population 0.5 million.
Canopy Growth acquired Hiku to strengthen its retail and brand portfolio. While Hiku was already set to merge with another licensed producer, which required a $10 million break-up fee, Canopy Growth went over the top to own Hiku's brands. This is a sign of how competitive the cannabis industry has become in recent months, on the heels of the two pre-eminent cannabis companies in the U.S. going public: Green Thumb Industries Inc. and MedMen Enterprises Inc.
MedMen appears particularly well-positioned as a branding machine; having built to date one of the most recognized brands in the industry, being dubbed "the Starbucks of Weed" and drawing comparisons to Apple Stores. At the core of MedMen's success has been their marquee retail locations in the most iconic shopping districts in the United States. The company currently has 13 stores in three states and licenses for 45 in 5 States which the company says will all be open by 2020, plus five large scale cultivation and manufacturing facilities.
The current MedMen stores are located in Tier 1 markets in California, Nevada and New York. These three markets collectively address 383 million potential customers based on demographic data compared to 44 million in Canada. By putting the stores in high profile shopping districts such as Los Angeles' Abbot Kinney, Beverly Hills, near the Las Vegas Strip, Downtown Las Vegas and New York's Fifth Avenue, MedMen is creating a dominant retail brand that is building equity with the consumers of this emerging industry.
While establishing its robust retail presence and brand, MedMen aims to control the entire supply chain in all the markets where it operates. The company has its own production facilities capable of producing about 5,000 kg/year currently. Next year, the company will be going live on a new facility in California that will double its production capacity. Owning the entire vertical gives MedMen leverage against vendors and the ability to build and distribute product brands consistently across the U.S. In the U.S., cannabis cannot cross state lines so products must be produced and consumed inside each state. With factories and retail presence in every market, MedMen is uniquely positioned to manufacture and distribute nationally branded products consistently.
It is a model the company plans on replicating in all the markets it enters. In early June, the company announced that it secured one of 13 licenses in Florida with the right to open 25 dispensaries. Florida is the country's fourth most populous state with a thriving medical marijuana program and one of the largest addressable markets in the world.
The verdict is still out on who will own the U.S. market, but MedMen has a large head start. The Florida acquisition is proving that going public has only added velocity to the execution of its strategy.


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Updated lockdown restrictions for gatherings, gyms and cinemas in South Africa
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Yesterday, South African sports, arts and culture minister Nathi Mthethwa gazetted updated lockdown restrictions around gatherings. The new regulations take immediate effect and will further limit indoor and outdoor gatherings.
According to reports, the latest update signals an even tougher lockdown on the cards with health experts warning that government could introduce further lockdown restrictions as the country sees a spike in COVID cases, officially entering into a third wave. The latest gazette also includes earlier cut-off times for restaurants, cinemas, sports and other events.
Important Updated Lockdown Restrictions to Note:
Cinemas and theatres are limited to 50 persons or less for indoor venues, and 100 people or less for outdoor venues.
Museums, galleries and libraries are limited to 50 people or less for indoor venues, and 100 people or less for outdoor venues.
Gyms and fitness centres are limited to 50 people or less for indoor venues, and 100 people or less for outdoor venues.
Social and political gatherings are limited to 100 persons or less for indoor venues and 250 persons or less for outdoor venues.
All of the above establishments must be closed by 22h00
And finally, if the above venues cannot accommodate social distancing of more than 1.5 metres between people, then no more than 50% of the capacity may be used
The updated lockdown restrictions also include specific regulations around gyms and fitness centres, including:
Social distance of 1.5 metres in areas of the gym where there is low/medium intensity exercise, and at least two metres distance in areas of high-intensity exercise
Everyone must wear a face mask at all times
If a person is undertaking vigorous activity, they do not have to wear a mask, provided they are at least two metres away from other patrons
Studio classes should be reduced to accommodate the two-metre rule
Markers should be placed on the floor indicating the 1.5 metre and two metre distance requirements
Possible Lockdown Level 3
Speaking to News24, senior members of the government's Ministerial Advisory Committee (MAC) said that a move to an adjusted level 3 lockdown should be considered. A considerable shortage of hospital beds in some provinces is of particular concern, with Gauteng expected to reach maximum capacity within the next few weeks.
Additional restrictions being called for and mooted include:
Banning unnecessary inter-provincial travel
Interventions around schools and holidays
Stronger enforcement of restrictions for restaurants
Possible restrictions around the sale of alcohol
Earlier this month, The South African Medical Association (SAMA), a not-for-profit group, which represents the interests of medical doctors in South Africa, also urged the government to consider tougher lockdown restrictions to combat "lockdown fatigue" as the third wave sets in.
Speaking to TimesLIVE, Dr Angelique Coetzee of SAMA said that it's already getting difficult to secure hospital beds in parts of the country due to an increase in cases. The association is also concerned about the slow roll-out of vaccinations, which will undoubtedly have an impact on the severity of the third wave.
"The plan was to reach five million people in phase 2 of the rollout, but this is being hampered by the slow rollout and poor adherence to non-pharmaceutical interventions such as possible poor ventilation that might be experienced in clinics administering the vaccine," she said.
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"We cannot be fooled into a false sense of security around Covid-19. It is still out there, and still a threat to many people," Dr Coetzee said. "We simply have to ensure we do everything we can to curb the spread of the disease, and we have to understand that each and every person has a role to play."
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All of the above es la décima producción de alabanza y adoración de Hillsong United, el primero grabado en estudio y el primero también de un proyecto en tres partes. Debutó como el número 6 en el ranking ARIA el 26 de marzo de 2007.

También alcanzó el número 1 en el ranking de música cristiana de Billboard, número 1 de ventas en Música Cristiana en Itunes, número 1 en el ranking Nielsen Christian SoundScan y llegó al número 60 en el ranking Billboard US Top 200.

El álbum fue lanzado en dos versiones, una fue la versión estándar y la segunda es una edición de CD + DVD. Esta última versión contiene un documental detrás de cámaras, la realización del álbum y 3 temas en vivo: Hosanna, Solution y Saviour King. El video musical del tema Point of difference no se encuentra en el DVD. Además la portada de esta versión es diferente a la estándar ya que ésta es de color dorada y la estándar es color verde-azul.

Lista de canciones

Premios y nominaciones
GMA Dove Awards
 2008: El álbum fue nominado en la categoría: "Álbum de alabanza y adoración del año".

Posición en listas

Notas
 Se grabó un video musical de la canción "Point of Difference" el cual fue lanzado oficialmente y mostrado por primera vez en el evento Jam United en julio de 2007. video de YouTube
 Este álbum es el primero de un proyecto en tres partes anunciado en el myspace de Joel Houston "...hemos estado la última semana grabando el primer disco de lo que estoy considerando una trilogía de diferentes proyectos que hemos planeado..." Los otros son The I Heart Revolution  y In a Valley by the Sea el cual es un EP grabado en vivo por miembros de Hillsong United menores de 21 años.
 "Break Free", "Hosanna" and "Saviour King" también fueron grabadas en el álbum anual de alabanza y adoración de Hillsong en el 2007, Saviour King.
El álbum lanzado en Australia contiene tres pistas grabadas en vivo durante la conferencia de jóvenes Encounterfest 2006, una predicación de [Phil Dooley] y una sección de características especiales.

Referencias

Enlaces externos
 Página oficial con música y videos
 UnitedAllofTheAbove.com

Álbumes de 2007
Álbumes de Hillsong United
Álbumes de música cristiana

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SLET Exam Results 2020
The State Level Eligibility Test (SLET) is an examination that is conducted on behalf of the University Grants Commission (UGC) by the National Testing Agency (NTA). It is taken to determine the Indian students' eligibility for becoming a teacher. The candidates must fulfill the basic standards for teaching or research roles as a part of the test.
Steps to Download SLET Examination Results
Once the exam is conducted, the results for the SLET exam are uploaded on the official website of the commission. Given below are the step for the students to download their results:
Log on to the official site of the commission, which is sletne.org.
Then click on the SLET result link provided on the screen.
It will direct you to another webpage.
On the webpage, click on the selection list of the Candidate.
A PDF file will open in another tab.
On the page, search for your name by clicking Ctrl+F and filling in your details. If you have passed the examination, your name will be on the list.
Read the evaluation methodologies and outcomes. Also, read everything about the Teachers' Eligibility Test.
Important Details to Check in the SLET Examination Result
The candidates who had appeared in the SLET examination must thoroughly go through the following information on the results page:
Full Name of the Candidate
Candidate's Father's or Husband's name
Candidate's Roll Number or the Registration number
Total marks received by the Candidate in each paper
Result status – Passed or Failed
Marks Calculation for SLET Exam
SLET is an offline written examination, and it is based on MCQs. The candidates can easily calculate their marks once the website releases the answer key for the exam.
The exam is conducted in two parts; hence students need to give two papers.
Paper 1 comprises 50 questions, and Paper 2 consists of 100 questions.
Each question in the paper is for two marks. Hence both the papers have a total of 300 marks for the questions.
Negative marking is not applicable in the SLET paper. Therefore a candidate should try to answer the maximum number of questions in the exam.
The commission releases the final merit list based on both papers' marks.
SLET Exam Merit List
The final merit list for the SLET examination is uploaded on the official website, along with the results of the students who gave the examination. The merit list comprises the names of the students who get rankings in the exam, i.e., the top candidates. For the students who obtain marks above the basic cut-off, their names are on the final list.
Minimum Qualifying Marks for SLET Exams
The interested candidates need to score a certain minimum percentage of marks in the SLET exam to pass the examinations. The minimum marks for each category in the examination are given below.
Categories SLET Exam Qualifying Percentage
OC 30%
BC 30%
ST 30%
SC 30%
Please note- For a candidate, simply scoring the minimum marks as mentioned above doesn't qualify the candidates for various post-selection. Each category will have specific cut-off marks above this, which they need to surpass to get through the exam.
Cutoff Marks for SLET exam
The official cutoff for SLET is announced by the commission, along with the declaration of the results. The selection process of the SLET candidates is based on the cutoff marks out of 300. The cutoff marks are basically the minimum qualifying marks required by an aspirant to be eligible for the post as per the categories. The commission decided the minimum marks based on some factors. Candidates need to get more than or equal marks to pass the written exam of SLET.
Objection Against SLET Result
The candidates who take the SLET examination have the chance to raise an objection against the result declared after evaluation of OMR as per the Answer-key uploaded on the official website. The process is given as follows:
The doubtful candidates will have to send a written request to the Member Secretary, SLET Commission, with a DD (Demand Draft) of Rs. 5000/- in favor of the Member Secretary payable at SBI GU Branch at Jalukbari. It should be sent within 15 days from the result declaration.
After the process, the request will be placed before the Expert Committee(s) to re-evaluate OMR.
If the declared result is incorrect, it will be revised again according to the Answer key.
If the declared result is found to be correct, then the DD amount is forfeited.
Criteria for SLET 2021 Result Declaration
The procedure comprises the following steps:
Top 6% of the candidates who appear in both the SLET papers and obtain a minimum of 40% aggregate marks for candidates of General Category and at least 35% of the aggregate marks for reserved category candidates will be declared qualified for Eligibility for Assistant Professor, as per the reservation policy of the State Government.
Candidates belonging to the PWD category will be given 20 minutes extra time for Paper – I and Paper – II, and 40 minutes for Paper-II.
The SLET exam result is released by the Assam Commission soon after the exams are conducted. The candidates can check their SLET results by logging on to the official website of SLET. The SLET merit list is also released within a few days for the candidates qualifying for various posts. The SLET exam is an offline test in MCQ format, and the candidates are required to obtain more than the cutoff marks for getting shortlisted in the SLET merit list. They are selected on the basis of the streams they choose; hence the results are different for different categories.
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America's leading Sunni ally was propagating a violent, sectarian religious ideology long before ISIS came on the scene.
By Inge Fryklund, November 20, 2015 .
After the carnage in Paris, Western governments turned immediately to debating the usual tactics for "bringing the terrorists to justice." Should we employ drone strikes, they wonder? Boots on the ground? Police?
The much more important matter, however, is identifying and stopping the source of the nihilism, misogyny, and sectarian animus that's found fertile breeding grounds in the civil wars of the Middle East. Unless the source is addressed, there will be an endless supply of terrorists wreaking havoc. And we in the West will continue wringing our hands and responding impulsively rather than strategically.
While virtually all Islamic scholars dispute the theological soundness of the ISIS ideology, the group's roots lie in fundamentalist Sunni Islam, specifically the Wahhabi strain officially espoused by Saudi Arabia — our "ally" — which views Shiites as apostates and seeks to turn Islamic societies back to an intolerant (and imagined) medieval past where women are stoned for adultery and reporters are lashed. Since the 1970s, the Saudi government and its allied religious establishment have exported their extremist version of Sunni Islam around the world — all financed by their oil money.
During the 1970s and '80s, Saudi Arabia financed Pakistan's ISI (Inter-Services Intelligence) in support of the anti-Soviet insurgents in Afghanistan that became the Taliban. The U.S. matched the Saudi contribution to ISI, but abdicated its responsibility to see where the money was going. Anxious to avoid overt provocation of the Soviets, Washington allowed Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to choose the recipients of American taxpayer dollars, and these were the most fundamentalist insurgent factions — like the Haqqani network, which plagues Afghanistan even today and has targeted American soldiers serving there.
Saudi money financed the Pakistani madrassas that provided the only available "schooling" for a generation of young Afghan male refugees. In camps devoid of women, the extreme separation of the sexes resulted in young males detached from any experience of women or family life. They were taught to memorize the Koran (in Arabic, having no idea what it said), use weapons, and hate the West. They were otherwise illiterate about both secular subjects and Islamic jurisprudence.
Since the 1990s, Saudi money has similarly financed mosques and Wahhabi-inspired teaching throughout the Balkans as well, contributing to the instability of that region.
It appears that the connection between Saudi Arabia and the Paris bombings is even more direct. Many of the plotters came from the Molenbeek neighborhood in Brussels. In the 1970s, Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries funded Wahhabi religious schools there, displacing or taking over the more moderate mosques founded by the Turkish and Moroccan immigrants in the district and helping to thwart their children's potential for cultural integration.
Our "ally's" religiously mandated intolerance was displayed to the world in the hatred that we witnessed on Nov. 13th, with hundreds dead and many more maimed in Lebanon and Paris. Why do we put up with this aggressive medieval proselytizing from Saudi Arabia? With allies like this, who needs enemies?
Well, the simple answer is oil: We've chosen to buy our oil from Saudi Arabia and boycott the Shiite Iranian source.
But cheap oil may have been purchased too dearly when the mayhem in the Middle East and now Europe is the result. Accepting higher oil prices in the interests of containing Sunni nihilism could be a worthwhile bargain.
We've also boxed ourselves in diplomatically by a generation of demonizing and isolating Iran, the major Shiite power, leaving no counterweight to the Saudi Sunni ideology. Yes, we cite the 1979 takeover of the American embassy in Tehran, but forget that Iranian anti-American sentiment was a predictable result of the CIA overthrowing the elected and more or less democratic government of Prime Minister Mossadegh in 1953. (The U.S. acted at a British request; they wanted to control Iranian oil and Mossadegh nationalized it.) We condemned Iran to a generation of brutal dictatorship under the Shah's notorious secret police. Should we have been surprised when the revolution that came in 1979 brought payback to the Americans?
While Iran does indeed support violence in other countries, its efforts seem rationally related to political objectives (supporting Hezbollah against the Israeli occupation, and Assad as a fellow Shiite power) and might be resolved as such. They have thus far not included assaults on uninvolved civilians and barbarism for its own sake.
So what to do at this point? We have leverage over Saudi Arabia if we choose to use it. We should stop supplying weapons — which are currently being used to attack Shiite factions in Yemen — and insist that Saudi Arabia cease financing fundamentalists throughout Afghanistan, Pakistan, Syria, and the Balkans. It's pointless to apply tactical solutions to the problems of the Middle East while Saudi Arabia is free to (almost literally) pour oil on the fires.
Ms. Inge Fryklund, JD, PhD, has worked in the Balkans, Iraq, and Afghanistan, with USAID, UNDP, and with the U.S. Army and Marine Corps.


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Q: Storing a secretkey in the database and retrieving it I am doing a project on password encryption and decryption using AES algorithm.
I need to store the key of type SecretKeySpec in the database(ms-access) and have to retrieve it.
How can i do this?
I have created a column in the database of type oletype object.
I am using a query:
String query="insert into encrypt values(?)";

how to set the parameter in the query?

A: As far as I know, Access supports the type OLE Object to store MS-documents and binary data like pictures, sounds, or other binary data. With the constraint that "they've to be created in other programs using the OLE protocol, that can be linked to or embedded in a Microsoft Access table. You must use a bound object frame in a form or report to display the OLE object."
I like to suggest to use MS SQL Server or MySQL (engines) so that you can impose many integrity and consistency checks more efficiently and effectively. MySQL provides a way to store binary values with BLOB type. SQL Server provides binary and varbinary for the same purpose...

A: The best way is to use a PreparedStatement, for example:
PreparedStatement ps = connection.prepareStatement("insert into encrypt values (?)");
ps.setBytes(1, rawKeyBytes);
ps.execute();

I'd suggest that you don't use oletype; probably better to make it a blob. Remember that a key is just an array of bytes. Don't try to store the SecretKeySpec - store the raw key bytes instead.


Ashley Barnes played in front of 911 fans in his first away game as a professional footballer so the Clarets striker had to pinch himself when walking out in front of 75,356 people at Old Trafford.
The 25-year-old partnered Birmingham City forward Matt Green and one-time Airdrieonians frontman Gary Twigg for Oxford as they lost 1-0 to Northwich at the Victoria Stadium in the Blue Square Premier.
Seven years on and the Austria under-20 cap walked through the tunnel at the Theatre of Dreams to tackle 20-time Premier League champions Manchester United in what was later revealed as the highest league crowd the Clarets had ever played in front of.
Saturday's venue, Stamford Bridge, doesn't stretch to the capacity of Old Trafford but the attendance will still be in excess of 40,000. Most eyes will be on Chelsea as Jose Mourinho's men close in on another domestic trophy, but Barnes is determined to throw a spanner in the works.
Bookmakers have Sean Dyche's side as far out as 16/1 to become the first club in 10 months to beat the Blues on their own patch in a league encounter. But Barnes remains hopeful of replicating Sunderland's result that day as Connor Wickham and Fabio Borini cancelled out the opener from Samuel Eto'o.
"They are always going to write us off," he said. "We came up so we were probably always going to be the favourites to go back down. That spurs us on to better ourselves so we can prove a point to everyone. Hopefully we can cause an upset at Chelsea and stay in the league.
Barnes added: "I think we've proved our worth at this level. We're more than good enough to stay in this league. You look back at games where we've dropped points which could've helped us climb halfway up that table.


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Geoff Tate's Operation: Mindcrime at The Token Lounge in Westland, MI on 11-Mar-2016
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Elles Bailey Releases Her Double A side, Video & Is Announced To Play Ramblin' Man
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Live From New York: Front & Center by Beth Hart
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Introducing Fight The Fury, New Project Launched By Skillet's John Cooper
Nirvana Reunites at the Cal Jam Festival in San Bernardino, CA
Joanne Shaw Taylor at Reggies in Chicago, IL
The British blues guitarist headlined the night in the Windy City on her last date in the US before heading back to the UK.
26-May-2016: Fans travelled from neighboring cities, and even neighboring states, to see Joanne Shaw Taylor perform at Chicago's Reggies.
This show was originally lined up as Joanne opening for Glenn Hughes. Hughes may have had to postpone his tour until August, but luckily Joanne kept the date which her fans were clearly appreciative. They'll also get a second helping to see her in August when she will finally open for Hughes on his two-night run in Chicago.
Joanne was headlining in Chicago this night, something well-deserved. It is infectious when you see someone on stage having fun, and it was clear she was enjoying herself.
Her smile filled the room as she effortlessly played bluesy rock riffs. Joanne makes playing the blues look easy as if just anyone could make a Gibson talk in the same way.
Joanne has it all. From the incredible guitar playing to her phenomenally bluesy voice and songwriting ability that most musicians would kill for. Add her personality which radiates from the stage and you are dealing with one truly talented musician. It's, therefore, an injustice to just talk about her guitar skills – as epic as they are.
Joanne is heading over to Europe to continue her tour for the next two months, before returning to open for Glenn Hughes on his North American tour. Be sure to catch these shows – you certainly will not regret it.
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Sou Fujimoto, Nicolas Laisné and Dimitri Roussel have won the competition to build a new mixed-use development in Paris with their design called Vertical Village.
Japanese architect, Fujimoto collaborated with the two French architects to design the complex that will be built almost entirely from wood and will stand as a "new gateway" to the suburb of Rosny-sous-Bois.
The developers are La Compagnie de Phalsbourg and REI Habitat.
A timber frame will stretch up to the 17th floor, with only the wind-bracing core and the lower floors including the two-level car park to be made from reinforced concrete.
Renders show two classic Fujimoto-style buildings connected by a bridge, with slim white columns supporting irregular canopies, expansive glazed facades, and an abundance of planted balconies and rooftops.
Laisné and Roussel have previously collaborated with Sou Fujimoto on a tower block shaped like a pine cone in Montpellier, and on the flora-filled Paris-Saclay university building.
Fujimoto, who ranks at 32 on Dezeen Hot List, has also recently designed a white tower with undulating sunshades for a development in the south of France, and another tower complex on the outskirts of Brussels that will feature a swooping roof and tree-filled balconies.
Standing 50 metres at its tallest point and extending 120 metres in length, the 28,200-square-metre Vertical Village will include 5,300 square metres of office space and 17,000 square metres of housing – 5,000 square metres of which will be social housing.
Approximately 6,000 square metres of communal space spread across the ground floor and rooftops will include a food court, a daycare centre, community centres, an escape game, and rooftop bar.
A sports hub running the full height of part of the complex will be kitted out with climbing walls, urban soccer, padel pitches, and a gym.
The Vertical Village is part of a wider project to rejuvenate the suburbs of Paris. Inventons la Métropole du Grand Paris has held competitions for 112 sites across 75 municipalities, of which Rosny-sous-Bois is site number 93.
The French government is also backing a plan to develop 52 sites connecting the inner city to the suburbs, which will include a 180-metre-tall garden skyscraper by SOM in a new development at Charenton-Bercy.
Further out of the capital, plans for a BIG-masterplanned tourist and entertainment development called EuropaCity are progressing, with architects for eight of the main projects announced earlier this year.


Nine large garden plots have been created for our families to share. Gardening is so much more than just growing plants. For some, our community garden offers the first time they are able to enjoy the bonding experience of planting a seed and watching it grow.
Gardening is good for the environment as plants are effective air cleaners, absorbing carbon dioxide and air pollutants. It's good for the mind and body, as well as a great form of exercise, reducing stress and other added health benefits, bringing people closer to nature. Growing green is not a new concept, but people are realizing that the benefits of growing their own food is healthier, as they know exactly the quality of what they are eating.
All of these benefits of gardening are taught to the Program Participants at HEARTH. There is a level of self satisfaction, and gardening is an art form, and for some, may even become a lifetime hobby and interest.


LED Autolamps, Designers and Manufacturers of many high-quality LED Automotive lighting have released their new range of heavy-duty rechargeable inspection lamps.
There have been two different versions made available in the series. Firstly; is the small and compact HH190, that is perfect for general workshop inspection lighting. By offering a super strong rear magnet and magnetic base including a 180-degree 7 position adjustable body, makes them handy for difficult dark work environments. They also have hidden away a swivel/pivot hook for hanging the light if necessary. Secondly is the longer HH340 wand style. This also offers a super strong magnetic base with a 120-degree 5 position adjustable head that is thin enough to reach into tight spaces where the others can't. The flexibility built into these new lamps ensures your hands are on the task with the light exactly where you need it.
Workshop environments can test the integrity of any product but LED Autolamps inspection lamps have been Manufactured tough. A Polycarbonate lens sits atop the main light and impact resistant ABS is used for the housing and Base, making them water, Oil and chemical resistant. The HH340 handle also boasts a rubber wrapped non-slip grip for extra security when reaching for those hard to get at places.
The high-powered main lights feature the latest in COB (Chip on Board) LED technology. High powered SMD LEDs are used for the convenient inbuilt top light, converting the inspection lamp into a torch all with a push of a button. Highly efficient, COB LED clusters to deliver a clean white light of 6500K with a CRI of 80 which is important for colour definition when inspecting vehicle wiring and other mechanical componentry. The compact HH190 has an impressive 350 lumen main flood light and 80 lumens for the top torchlight. The HH340 wand with dual high/low function outputting an incredible 600 lumen for high, with 300 Lumen for low and finishing with 120 lumens for the top torch.
Charging is quick and effective with only 3-3.5 hours from empty by using encased 3.7 Volt 2200maH Li-on Batteries which ensure a long reliable charge of up to 6-8 hours for main lights and 7-8 hours for torch lights depending on which model. Both come standard with a micro USB to wall charger and the HH190-1 also includes a Recharging docking station perfect for storage/charging convenience. You can rest assured that these lamps are up to the task and will serve you all day.
The quality of build, light output and flexibility in design not only makes them the optimal workshop companion but they are also ideal for break down or recovery, agricultural, outdoor, marine/boating or off road 4x4 adventure. Energy saving and manufactured to RoHs with no hazardous materials The HH190 and HH340 are supplied in a secure retail hang blister pack and the HH190-1 with docking station is neatly packaged in Hang and stand for merchandiser base or counter display.


April 10, 2017, Auburn Hills, Mich. - Ram Truck today announced two new option packages that strengthen the brand's factory-custom trend and color palette.
The new 2017 limited-edition Ram 1500 Sublime Sport package features a stunning green monochromatic exterior with body-color grille. The 2017 Ram 1500 Sublime models feature a Sport performance hood with Black wheels, Black Ram.s head grille badge, Black tailgate badge and Black body-side badges. Big 22-inch Black aluminum wheels are available for the first time (two-wheel drive only, 20-inch wheels on four-wheel drive).
Interior treatments for the Sublime Sport include Lime Green accent stitching throughout the cabin, accent-color Ram.s head embroidery on the headrests and sport mesh seat inserts. A Lime Green Sport badge is prominently placed on the glove box boor. Anodized Black-painted spears and trim rings complete the interior.
The new Rebel Blue Streak interior features Black anodized bezels on the doors, center console, instrument panel and gauge cluster trim rings. Optional all-Black leather seats replace Radar Red and include Black embroidery. Slate Gray accent stitching traces the instrument panel, center console lid, doors and seats. Deep rubber floor mats are embossed with Ram.s head logos.
The 2017 Ram 1500 Sport blends efficient, durable Pentastar or HEMI engines with street-friendly monochromatic visual performance cues to make it an appealing alternative for truck enthusiasts.
The Sport comes standard with heated high-back bucket seats with full center console; heated steering wheel; halogen projector headlamps; body-color grille, front fascia, mirrors and rear bumper; and 20-inch painted/polished aluminum wheels with outlined white letter tires. Sport 4x2 Regular Cab short box models come standard with 22-inch wheels.


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The biggest bummer is that it absolutely kills things socially.
Car was pretty fun in the wet in Lincoln last year, honestly.
I wish I had a little more tread on what I was driving out on, but not enough to add a set to the budget for early season rain events.
Rain at a pro is pretty exciting because anything can happen.
Howes everyone fairing? Heard the cancelled the afternoon runs yesterday.
ConeEater wrote: Howes everyone fairing? Heard the cancelled the afternoon runs yesterday.
Yea. They decided to do 3 runs each side today but no challenges.
Frustrating weather and I was super salty about it before driving today. Thank you Jeff for renting out the car again! Arnold and I really enjoyed it.
I was in the announce car for 2nd drivers. Rhode and Neilson were 2nd drivers and probably had favorable conditions. Light drizzle. It was raining a bit earlier, but I was in paddock and not sure if that impacted Whitener, McElvey, Hughes, etc.
I'll say this. I went down to Hunstville last week and Brett Hudson in that same car PAX'd Randall, Charles Krampert, etc.
Drive - It is a little farther from Knox than Dixie/Peru/Blytheville. However, it is a pretty easy drive. Not a lot of traffic past Nashville.
Courses - A little small, but courses were good pro courses, imo. Woulda been fun if we'd gotten 12 runs in the dry.
Grenada hospitality - A+. I'll go back just because how they treated us. They had a hospitality building, they gave us a grab bag. City manager and chamber of commerce member spoke to us at the welcome party. I was grabbing food and I thanked the servers and they all were like, "NO! Thank you for coming."
For the event. Weather sucked and that was draining. Combine that with how busy things are at a pro, and it wasn't a very fun social event. When the weather is bad, I REALLY struggle with focusing.


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Principles of Unity Exhibited By China Should Be Emulated-PM Skerrit
Prime Minister Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit believes the principles of unity of purpose and strength exhibited by the People's Republic of China (PRC) should be emulated by countries such as Dominica.
The Prime Minister made the observation during a reception to celebrate the 63rd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China at the Chinese Embassy in Morne Daniel on Friday September 28th 2012.
Hon. Skerrit referred to the adversity of China saying that it has resulted in the country becoming stronger and more united.
"We recognize that this is a major achievement for the people of China having gone through a very turbulent history of invasion. China has shown that in adversity it became a stronger and more united people. We believe that China is a country that we should emulate in respect to unity of purpose and unity of strength, PM Skerrit noted.
He said further that "China has brought itself today to be a member of the UN Security council with a veto vote and this a major influence which China has brought on the world stage"
The Dominica leader used the occasion to reaffirm Dominica's commitment to the One China Policy.
"We know how difficult it is to build a nation and we are very grateful to the Chinese Government for its continued assistance. Let me say that we have never regretted our decision to recognize the one china policy and rest assured of our continued support and recognition of the one china policy," PM Skerrit said.
The Prime Minister commended the Chinese Government's efforts towards improving the China/Taiwan relations and looks forward to their peaceful reunification. He said Dominica stands ready to do whatever it can towards that very important goal.


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What does ring finger represent spiritually?
What can cause itchy fingers?
What are itchy hands a symptom of?
What do each of the fingers represent?
What does a ring on the right hand ring finger mean for a woman?
What part of the body itches with liver problems?
Does sugar diabetes cause itching?
What deficiency causes itchy hands?
What cancers cause itching skin?
Do diabetics have itchy skin?
Why are my hands itchy but no rash?
Is ring finger connected to heart?
Which finger is the power finger?
What finger is connected to the heart?
What finger do you wear your divorce ring on?
What does it mean when a woman wears ring on middle finger?
What does it mean when a woman wears a black ring?
Is it good to wear ring in middle finger?
What hand does a ring go on if you're not married?
How many rings should a girl wear?
What are signs that your liver is struggling?
What are the 3 signs of a fatty liver?
Can a fatty liver cause itching?
What are the warning signs of prediabetes?
In Chakra or Energy Healing, the ring finger is associated with the deep liver meridian and the earth element. It is symbolic of creativity and inspiration, and strong ring finger energy provides stamina and the ability to be assertive.
What Can Cause Itchy Fingers?- Contact dermatitis.
Dyshidrotic eczema.
Psoriasis.
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
Scabies.
Summary. Itchy hands and feet, while normal to occur from dry skin, can also be caused by more serious conditions, including dyshidrotic eczema, allergic reactions, diabetes, impetigo, reactions to medications, scabies, cirrhosis, and peripheral nerve disorders.
The thumb represents the brain, the index finger represents the liver/gall bladder. The middle finger represents heart, the ring finger represents hormones and the little finger or pinky represents digestion.
According to legend (and some news reports) over the years, women buy them for themselves as personal declarations of independence and a celebration of single life. The right-hand ring is simply just a celebration of you.
Symptoms of itching with liver disease
Itching associated with liver disease tends to be worse in the late evening and during the night. Some people may itch in one area, such as a limb, the soles of their feet, or the palms of their hands, while others experience an all-over itch.
Dry, itchy skin
If you have diabetes, you're more likely to have dry skin. High blood sugar (glucose) can cause this. If you have a skin infection or poor circulation, these could also contribute to dry, itchy skin.
Dry, itchy skin is often a sign of a vitamin D deficiency. As vitamin D is created through skin exposure to the sun and cholesterol in the skin, in the winter months, when sunlight exposure is less, people often experience dry, itchy skin attributing it to the cold weather.
The types of cancers that were most commonly associated with itching included:- blood-related cancers, such as leukemia and lymphoma.
bile duct cancer.
gallbladder cancer.
liver cancer.
skin cancer.
People with diabetes tend to experience itchy skin more often than those without the condition. Persistent itching can be uncomfortable and might lead to excessive scratching, which can cause infection, discomfort, and pain.
What does it mean seeing 3 Ravens?
The causes of skin itching, or pruritis, are usually harmless. They are often temporary issues such as dry skin or a bug bite. Less commonly, nerves, kidneys, thyroid, or liver issues can cause itching sensations without necessarily causing a rash.
What does it mean when you find worms in your house spiritual?
The vein that supposedly went from the fourth finger to the heart was even dubbed the vena amoris by ancient Romans (Latin for the "vein of love"). Unfortunately, we now know that this ancient belief is not true – there is no vein that runs from our ring fingers to our hearts.
What number of roses mean?
So if we talk about other fingers in the human hand, they are the thumb, middle finger, ring finger, and the little finger. Their planet connection is stated as follows: The thumb is connected to mars and indicates power. The middle finger is connected to Saturn which is said to be a servant.
What does the green and yellow bracelet mean in Santeria?
The 'ring finger' got its name from the ancient belief that a vein directly connected it to the human heart, and that wearing a ring on that finger might alleviate ailments.
What does a barking dog symbolize?
You can wear your divorce ring on any finger you find comfortable, because there are no rules about this. Some people like to wear the ring on the fourth finger of their right hand, keeping their left hand free. That way, they're essentially single again and are making a statement to that effect.
What does it mean when your hiding in a dream?
Wearing a ring on the middle finger and not on the ring finger is a clear way for a woman to communicate to the world that she is not engaged or married. Arguably the most noticeable of the fingers, rings worn on this finger are highly noticeable and can be said to symbolise power, balance and stability.
What does a dog symbolizes spiritually?
Black can signify power, courage, or strength, as well as show conviction or belief. In relation to marriage, a black ring can symbolize the power of love. Wearing black rings can be a way for a couple to show that they are dedicated to their marriage and that they believe in the strength of their union above all else.
What is the deeper meaning of the cross?
Middle Finger
Because of its prominent location, people might wear rings they want to show off on this finger. However, being in the center means it also symbolizes balance and responsibility. it has ties to the planet Saturn, so rings made of lead is a good choice for the middle finger.
What is special about owl feathers?
Symbolically, the ring finger is associated with Earth's moon, creativity, and beauty, as well as its obvious associations with romantic relationships. The moon's metal is silver, making silver rings a natural choice for non-wedding-related rings worn on the fourth finger.
What does it mean to see pictures in the dream?
-The Rules of Etiquette
Every ring shows its beauty. It's acceptable for ladies who wear as many rings as possible. But, the rules of etiquette are strict: a woman should wear no more than 3 rings, and the maximum number of rings worn on a hand should not exceed 2.
What is the biblical meaning of dreaming of worms?
Liver problems- Skin and eyes that appear yellowish (jaundice)
Abdominal pain and swelling.
Swelling in the legs and ankles.
Itchy skin.
Dark urine color.
Pale stool color.
Chronic fatigue.
Nausea or vomiting.
How does the Sturgeon Moon affect humans?
Symptoms- Abdominal swelling (ascites)
Enlarged blood vessels just beneath the skin's surface.
Enlarged spleen.
Red palms.
What does it mean to see leaves in your dream?
What does it mean when birds chirp at your window?
Symptoms- Increased thirst.
Frequent urination.
Increased hunger.
Fatigue.
Blurred vision.
Numbness or tingling in the feet or hands.
Frequent infections.
Slow-healing sores.
Is finding a bird's nest good luck?


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Q: Going through multiple XML files to find a specific value I'm trying to find a solution where I can search through 1189 XML files to find a specific value that a user provides.
As an example, the user is looking for a postal code, 8913CK, which can be found in any of the 1189 XML files. What would be the best way to approach this? I've tried looping through the files, which results in slow and inefficient responses and have tried setting up channels and workers which made the results a lot quicker, but still not desirable and sometimes no results showed up at all (this might be because I'm not as familiar with GoLang).
The struct of the XML file is as follows:
type NumPostal struct {
    BagObject struct {
        Nummeraanduiding struct {
            Identificatie struct {
                Text   string `xml:",chardata"`
                Domein string `xml:"domein,attr"`
            } `xml:"identificatie"`
            Huisnummer struct {
                Text string `xml:",chardata"`
            } `xml:"huisnummer"`
            Huisletter struct {
                Text string `xml:",chardata"`
            } `xml:"huisletter"`
            Postcode struct {
                Text string `xml:",chardata"`
            } `xml:"postcode"`
            LigtAan struct {
                OpenbareRuimteRef struct {
                    Text   string `xml:",chardata"`
                } `xml:"OpenbareRuimteRef"`
            } `xml:"ligtAan"`
            Huisnummertoevoeging struct {
                Text string `xml:",chardata"`
            } `xml:"huisnummertoevoeging"`
        } `xml:"Nummeraanduiding"`
    } `xml:"bagObject"`
}

A: Effectively querying the BAG files directly isn't doable in a reasonable time due to the amount of unindexed data. I recommend setting up BAG-Extract, an existing project which allows you to import the BAG dataset into a postgres database which you can then query.


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"We are very pleased with the work the CHMG team did for us. Their creative insights, combined with superb technical capabilities made them a great contributor to our projects."
Cultural Heritage Management Group (CHMG) is a cultural heritage consulting firm with offices in Melbourne and Geelong, Victoria. We provide cultural heritage solutions to the public and private sectors across a range of industries including residential, infrastructure, mining and water. We maintain a small suite in Melbourne's CBD as well as administration and meeting facilities in Geelong, Victoria.
We provide a suite of services including Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management Plan (CHMP) development, Historic Heritage Assessments (HHA), Traditional Owner Consultation and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). With over 15 years experience in the field of cultural heritage management, we are well placed to provide the right advice on how to achieve cultural heritage clearance for your project.
Our staff have worked on numerous cultural heritage projects from 5 lot subdivisions of land through to Precinct Structure Plans (PSPs), historic heritage assessments and linear pipeline and shared trail Cultural Heritage Management Plans. We provide obligation free cultural heritage advice directly relevant to CHMPs and Preliminary Aboriginal Heritage Tests (PAHTs).
CHMG regularly recruits field staff and we would be pleased to receive CVs so that we may email out details of our field vacancies.
We are seeking suitable applicants with Honours in Archaeology or an associated discipline or applicants with extensive field / artefact analysis experience.
CHMG has significant experience in employing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Computer-aided Design (CAD) software to the understanding and evaluation of cultural heritage projects.
We use the latest versions of ESRI suite of GIS software, Trimble products, MapInfo, Manifold and Quantum GIS.
We are currently involved in a range of projects including PSP CHMP compliance work at Merrifield in Melbourne's outer North.
We have worked with a range of clients including private developers and Government sectors on residential subdivisions, linear infrastructure works and mining projects.


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Q: Interpret Numeric values as String in excel I have a CSV file. This file contains large numeric sequences which excel automatically interprets as numeric and displays them in Exponential form. What modification should be done in my csv file, so that excel treats these values as text.
Example:
ABC,1000000000000000,HOME,PAIR

Appears as
ABC,1E+15,HOME,PAIR

How to make it look as it is in excel?

A: You can use your csv file as it is.

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*On the Data menu, click Text to Columns.

*In step 3, mark the second
column and define the data Format as Text.

More Info on MS support website


The Protean 8x2 seeks to bridge the gap between multichannel power control and microcontroller projects for hobbyists and professionals alike.
Since this project has been unsuccessfully funded and successfully unfunded, please be sure to keep an eye on http://protean.adamlhumphreys.com/, Facebook, and this Kickstarter's updates for a future release. Thank you!
There's quite a few development/processor boards available, growing in number, versatility, and capabilities while decreasing in cost, which is wonderful! But have you ever wished your board could provide a few good amps without adding a separate board? If something goes wrong on the power side, is your micro-controller safe? How about multiple outputs? The Protean 8x2 simplifies and shrinks the hardware and alleviates the need for multiple boards for up to 16 channels of power!
The Protean 8x2 is an Arduino compatible development board with power control in mind. It gives you the freedom to use the FETs, (essentially DC power switches), and connectors you want. You can determine the full turn-on voltage most efficient for your FETs, (the Vgs), without hunting for "logic-level" FETs. Because it has a place for optocouplers to provide electrical isolation, you don't need to worry that it will fry the ATmega328P micro-controller. Easy to follow wiring guides are also now available!
What's possible with it? What can I use it for?
I posted some 6-segment LED display concepts on DeviantArt and a fellow named Andrew showed strong interest in it as a pinball score display. (Something I hope to pursue later!) He also linked me to his 2015 Ohio Pinball Show gallery on Facebook. This got me interested, and a couple months later my dad and I visited the Lone Star Pinball Museum.
Me and my dad at the LSPA museum.
Enamored with all the various pinball machines, I had developed more interest in the art, design, and mechanics of pinball machines. Later I noticed someone commissioning an artist for pinball plastics art on DeviantArt! The next thing I did was look for pinball parts or some general purpose hardware that was ideal to control such a machine. But I was surprised by what I found, and didn't find.
With FETs being the common denominator in most of my projects, after trying to find a flexible driver node solution, it struck me. Why not develop a node board that's configurable by the designer, not only in protocol and function, but also in choosing wiring connectors and FETs?
The "General Purpose N-Ch FET Driver Board Node" was born and evolved into the Protean 710, then to the Protean 8X2 supporting N and/or P channel FETs! It's the size of two Arduino Unos, just about the same board area as a Stern driver node, but more independent power outputs. It's also a third smaller than other available boards with similar output counts.
Debug and power test unit with debug LEDs using the Protean 8x2 prototype V1 with V1.2 and V1.3 mods.
With an abundance of processor and IoT devices out there, it's my hope to bring the power hardware side of things more up to speed in versatility and flexibility, filling the void between power control and microcontrollers. While I won't dare claim the Protean 8x2 completely fills that void, I honestly think it greatly helps!
Jumper configurations are illustrated on the back of the board. Jumpers and other various connections will also be illustrated on wiring guides and quick reference graphics.
Because the UART (Rx & Tx) has its own headers, an HC-05 or HC-06 Bluetooth module can easily plug right into the Protean 8x2. Likewise, the 2x4 breakout headers for the RJ45 jacks can alternately be used for an ESP8266 Wi-Fi transceiver or an NRF24L01 transceiver. Connect them to their respective interfaces using jumper wires or wire-wrap wires. Power the Protean 8x2 at 3.3V to avoid damage to the modules.
Notice I'm pushing the buttons before it gives me control and after it takes it away.
How the ATmega328P pins connect to the optocouplers and header. TVS diodes optional.
Given the schematic, you can tell the input would be a non-isolated logic level active high, (specifically a rising edge). This also means that shorts against ground aren't high risk if the pin is high. But it also means to source or sink the full rated current of the MCU, (if needed), you'd have to short the resistor to the header pin.
While anyone can program the Protean 8x2 how they wish, just like an Arduino, I've written a simple serial protocol that you can find at GitHub: https://github.com/adamlhumphreys/Protean8x2-C. It's almost 2Kb compiled, uses a few simple 5-byte commands, and has no error checking, (at least not yet). You can configure channels as outputs, inputs, (active high or active low/pullup; state change or one time press event), and control a 5x7 matrix with fixed digits, all via RS485. Excess bytes are ignored.
USB to RS485 adapters used in software development. Notice one has a TTL serial mod.
First thoughts on paper. There were more holes and things took up way too much space.
One of a few breadboard based driver tests.
Protean 710, 7 inputs and 10 isolated outputs with classic DIP ATmega328P.
Initially I supposed it would be easier to program another chip and swap it with a DIP. But after some thought, it occurred to me that shouldn't really be necessary and might actually be more troublesome depending on where it could be mounted. My attention also turned to focus on outputs, (especially given only slightly more board space was required), and P-channel support. This is also the board on which the software and protocol was developed.
Protean 710 and 8x2 comparison with SMT sketches.
Version 1 board from OSH Park, soldered by hand. After some more thought and consideration, I realized that if I wanted to keep the optocouplers within their collector-emitter voltage limit for P-channel FETs at 35V+, I needed to change things. The result was a simpler and cleaner board, V1.2.
The Protean 8x2 V1.2 (from my small production test run) with quick-connect terminals! Wire wrap wire on RJ45 headers to RS485 headers for neatness, (though admittedly a little too close cut).
This is what the Protean 8x2 V1.3 will look like, and what will be shipped. Changes include Rx & Tx headers, improved silkscreen, and extra hole/pad on each side of the board for Vgs 0.1" pitch connector support. It will also include default jumper configurations based on backer feedback.
Logo design, (inspired by my nephew Blake who made the initial concepts)!
Software development for a simple serial protocol as an Arduino .ino sketch written in C/C++ (i.e. without using Arduino functions) on GitHub.
The software is open source and can be found here: https://github.com/adamlhumphreys/Protean8x2-C But what about the hardware? In truth, the answer is, "not yet." The schematic will be available, but not the fabrication files as of yet. The reasoning for this is multifaceted. Firstly, the design itself isn't particularly interesting being mostly repeated blocks. But it goes deeper than than.
I love open hardware, but at the same time, I recognize the convenience of buying an existing board. I don't generally see myself going through the process of buying boards and taking the needed time to assemble them myself, especially several SMT parts. If I bought them assembled, it would still cost significantly more. But isn't that what makes open source hardware great since large manufactures with established malleable financial assets can make and sell them by the thousands? Let's get to that.
This is my first serious crowd-funding effort, PCB project, and open source software, so I'm admittedly nervous. I've set the bare minimum goal I can to get this project know and to purchase, test, and ship the boards. I wouldn't recoup the hundreds of personal hours of research and development I've put into it, not to mention the cost of development parts and boards.
So, at what funding level would I recoup my development? According to my spreadsheets, at a lower rate than I anticipated, about $25,000, or about 1,000 boards. So why didn't I just set that goal? The price point would've been the same, but I have no idea how much interest there may be in the Protean 8x2, and Kickstarter is all or nothing. Thus I thought it best to chose a middle ground where something is better than nothing for those who are interested.
How open would it be?
If I'm able to recoup my development costs, (either via this campaign or otherwise in due time), in addition to what will already be available, the PCB files and BOM would also be made available, likely under a Creative Commons license. Not only would I be motivated and fiscally able to continue developing more boards, but other individuals and companies could support them indefinitely! Therefore, having this project being fully open source is actually very important to me for many reasons.
Open source hardware is also important to me because this means a machine can provide years service without support being cut off. I hate that upkeep costs for a pinball machine, (or really any machine), can be so high because the proprietary hardware that makes it work is no longer readily available and no one else can make or even improve on it. While the obsolescence of some machines may not always be explicitly planned, I also personally hate planned obsolescence.
1 Month for parts acquisition, either buying myself or the assembler, assuming all parts are available. Otherwise, if multiple suppliers lack sufficient stock, particularly for the ATmega328P and the RS485 controller, lead times could be a few months, but I sincerely doubt that would happen all at once.
1.5 Months for PCB fabrication and assembly (ideally shorter, but issues could pop up or I could have more backers than I'd expect)!
1 Month for testing (if doing it myself) and shipping. Of course this also depends on volume and reception. If I find myself filling 2000 orders, (which would be awesome), it may take slightly longer.
Estimated delivery time: June 2017, just in time for summer projects!
Later, I'd like to implement an initialization sequence where things such as baud rate and address can be setup with one-time hardware configuration/initialization and stored in EEPROM without the need to re-program the ATmega328P. Stepper motors would be another thing I'd want to support.
Developing different boards for more specific driver purposes, such as a triac version; a board with larger FET package and heat-sink support but fewer channels (already named by my nephew Blake!); an independent 64 input OR lamp/LED output node board; standalone coil control board; and hopefully more!
Keeping the boards available (which admittedly depends on reception, volume, etc.) on Tindie, Etsy, and perhaps some distributors.
Arduino compatible "right out of the box" being very widely used, thus easily programmable.
5V ready. Most older pinball games would likely use 5V logic, which would otherwise require a resistor divider for reading 5V signals for modding, etc.
I honestly haven't yet had the time to dive into the world of ARM. But I certainly want to, at least the Cortex M0/+ chips.
Over the years I have, and continue to do things as electrical wiring, small circuit design, repairing many various appliances, and solar installation. I am familiar with various power hardware failure modes, and most of them typically include relays, contactors, switches, capacitors, or cold solder joints.
I began working with microcontrollers since 2012. Since then, I've made a number of small projects here and hope to continue developing my kWh logger and a proper greenhouse controller. I'm always looking to continue growing my knowledge of microcontrollers and general electronics, (among other things if your familiar with my profiles). I've also contributed a small bit to the Arduino-IRremote library (https://github.com/z3t0/Arduino-IRremote/pull/268) and hope to add a mask based optimization in due time.
See my biography for more details and history.
Despite my extensive efforts and research, I believe it's important to mention two notable things. Firstly, I'm a not a company and won't have anyone readily available to help me test or package rewards. For the most part, I will be alone. Thus if I become ill, this may cause some slight delay. Secondly, this is my very first real crowd-funding campaign. While I may have accounted for as many things as I can on a spreadsheet, I imagine experience will always be a superior teacher.
Parts and availability can also cause delays. (See Estimated Maximum Lead-times above.) Then there's the manufacturing, over which I have limited control, which is why I initiated a small batch production run. Nevertheless, there's always a risk that an issue in manufacturing may arise, go unseen for a number of boards, then corrected. My best means to combat bad boards is to order a percentage more than what may be needed. This way I can have enough to fulfill rewards and hopefully have some left over to keep available.
The Arduino variant of the protocol software/sketch shouldn't be a particularly challenging issue given I've already developed a more lightweight bare-bones program, which usually takes more time to tweak and optimize. Given most of my other projects relied on the Arduino code base, the only potential issue may be a slower response time when communicating with the board. But this is probably a moot point.