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Q: How to add two strings? #include <stdio.h>
int main ()
{
    char a[] = "My name is";
    char b[] = "kamran";

    printf("%s %s", a+b);

    return(0);

}

I was trying to add two strings but getting error of "Invalid operands to binary"

A: You can concatenate b to a like this:
char a[18] = "My name is "; // a needs to be big enough
char b[] = "kamran";

strcat(a, b);

printf("%s", a);

To use strcat() you need to include string.h.

A: In this expression
a+b

the array designators are implicitly converted to pointers to the first characters of the strings. So in fact you are trying to add two pointers of type char *.
From the C Standard (6.3.2.1 Lvalues, arrays, and function designators)

3 Except when it is the operand of the sizeof operator or the unary &
  operator, or is a string literal used to initialize an array, an
  expression that has type ''array of type'' is converted to an
  expression with type ''pointer to type'' that points to the initial
  element of the array object and is not an lvalue. If the array object
  has register storage class, the behavior is undefined.

However operator + is not defined for pointers in C and C++.
If you indeed want to add two strings then the result of the operation will be a third string that contains the first two strings.
There are two approaches. Either you declare a third character array large enough to contain the first two strings. Or you need to allocate dynamically memory for the resulted string.
For example
#include <stdlib.h>
#include <string.h>
#include <stdio.h>

int main( void )
{
    char a[] = "My name is";
    char b[] = "kamran";
    char c[sizeof( a ) + sizeof( b )];

    strcpy( c, a );
    strcat( c, " " );
    strcat( c, b );

    puts( c );

    char *d = malloc( sizeof( a ) + sizeof( b ) );

    if (  d )
    {
        strcpy( d, a );
        strcat( d, " " );
        strcat( d, b );

        puts( d );
    }

    free( d );
}

The program output is
My name is kamran
My name is kamran


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Dispute resolution between companies has traditionally been viewed simply as a legal tussle in M&A processes. But what if the arbitration of the dispute itself could be innovated to actually trigger a competitive advantage for those companies in the market?
Lance Lee, Head of Litigation and Arbitration for the Lee International IP and Law Group, is a pioneer in turning the traditional legal headache of disputes into...
We are redefining the game in arbitration by incorporating innovative corporate growth strategies to resolve arbitrations. Previously, the handling of arbitration was often perceived as a separate function of a company, outside of the company value chain. In viewing a dispute solely as a dispute instead of a corporate growth opportunity, what organizations faced was a myriad of legal procedures, sometimes time-consuming and outside of the scope of a company's overall goals. Consequently, arbitrations could easily fall out of the hands of the company and individuals who are actual parties to arbitration and who have the most at stake in the arbitration.
In response to increasing practical challenges in the arbitration space, what I have developed is the Dispute Innovation Practice, which essentially seeks to make disputes innovative, rather than conventional. Dispute innovation changes the game in arbitration by turning arbitration into a dynamic opportunity for long-term corporate growth, rather than limiting it to the confines of the traditional in-box. This is done by introducing new M&A technologies, strategies and methods into the space of arbitration. To not just accept the status quo as it is, but to make things better by doing things differently and disrupting factors that create legal and procedural saturation in the arbitration space.
The ultimate question is: How can a company engaged in arbitration transform it into a major growth opportunity? In fact, when viewing the forest through the trees, arbitrations can pave the way for commercial growth that can far exceed day-to-day processes to increase company revenue. For example, the case of Microsoft Corporation vs. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. before the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), has the potential to impact the extent to which new products involving patented technology can be introduced into new global markets spanning different continents.
In this backdrop, the message is simple and straightforward: Let's look ahead of the game, and discover facts and reinvent strategies now that will invariably be highly relevant later, post-arbitration. With the application of M&A technology to disputes to conduct factual and legal due diligence that would ordinarily be applied to an acquisition process, highly commercially relevant facts can be identified and discovered in the process of arbitration, and an assessment can be made as to how those facts can be linked to future growth opportunities in a given market. In a prior arbitration of Hanwha/ORIX/Macquarie v. KDIC before the ICC, an important issue was whether a party could exercise a put and call option to acquire shares in a company. Foreseeably, facts that could have been identified through M&A methods and software during the document discovery process in that arbitration could have had major relevance toward the successful acquisition of a company's shares, as well as the successful growth of that company post-acquisition. Facts showed that if the purchase of shares had taken place earlier than later, then this would have mutually benefitted the parties involved. This process prompted a quicker win-win solution.
The vision is in furtherance of redefining how arbitration is viewed, and thus handled. Companies who have adopted and shared this vision have transcended previously placed limitations of a 'legal dispute', and have transformed the challenge of an arbitration into a major opportunity for commercial growth.
A major hurdle for innovation in the legal industry is the inherent fear of "stepping out of the box." I have seen too many talented, energetic, and highly optimistic practitioners coming out of law school, ready to apply their creativity for the betterment of their communities – only to become quickly resigned to what they assume to be 'standard operating procedure' of following a pre-drafted legal script. In interpreting what they perceive as traditionally accepted methods of lawyering, legal hierarchy and strict professional guidelines, an assumption seems to prevail that there is only one acceptable way to arbitrate or litigate; only one acceptable standard of winning or losing, and only one standard for writing a good brief and arguing a case. If they meet the standard operating procedure, they succeed, and if not, they fail; thus, leaving very little room for creativity and innovation. Simply put, many facets of the industry have become inadvertently resistant to innovation because of these preconceived notions of the practice. However, lawyering is not a linear process, and there is always a better way to do something.
There are three things that I encourage my colleagues and associates to do when completing tasks on a daily level: Pause, think, transform. In other words, an internally and externally-based brainstorming session in the practice group is fostered to take a step out of the daily routine, and ponder on those things that can make a longer-term impact beyond what sits on a desk or a computer screen. The legal practice is full of cutting-edge issues driven by new technologies and products, which makes it fertile grounds for innovation.
When an issue emerges, what is encouraged is not just to formulate a by-the-book response from a purely legal perspective, but also to stop and ponder how one can do something differently. In other words, what does this new issue represent in the market and what other larger issues are likely to emanate from that issue? For example, if technology is subject to patent infringement in a new market, what lessons can be learned and what measures can the originating company take for their global platform of maximizing success for new products, and entering into new markets where conventional forms of infringement may occur.
Another method by which innovation is encouraged is to foster the practice of "cross-practice." In other words, rather than sticking to one legal practice and not looking back, to expose oneself to other practice areas so as to develop better ideas of improving one's main area of practice. As a former general counsel of a global company, I found that exposure to the other side of the corporate fence, i.e., what is truly important to the company and how major decisions are made in the company, allows for better service and solutions coming from the side of the fence as external counsel. Finally, application of ideas is critical, independent of circumstances. In other words, even if in current immediate circumstances, it may appear untimely to raise larger issues of concern, disrupting daily convention and typical routine by taking some form of concrete action, small or large, to promote a transformational idea often results in the day-to-day affairs naturally being resolved in that overall process.
Newly developed internet search engines, online discussion forums and legal software solutions will completely change the picture over the next two years. Technological advancements outside of the arbitration space are improving the internal administration of justice and fairness in arbitration. Current changes to the arbitration landscape to improve the system within are going hand-in-hand with developments in online technology and software. As one example, the recently adopted UNCITRAL Rules on Transparency in Treaty-based Investor-State Arbitration (the "Rules on Transparency") has set a new precedent toward how arbitration is handled. Prior to the Rules on Transparency, arbitration proceedings were largely confidential, and privately resolved between commercial parties through regulated proceedings. However, the Rules on Transparency have changed the picture by making investor-state arbitration public. Thus, public access and discussions online will subject investor-state arbitration proceedings to a greater level of transparency and improvement. The heightened level of public debate and analysis emerging from disclosure will in turn likely have a significant impact on the manner in which the arbitration is conducted, to be more fair, transparent and judicious.
Legal software solutions will also continue to be a major driving force of innovation in the industry. While not everything can be packaged and patented in software, through legal software the public is gaining greater access to overall guidelines and methods as to how to resolve a legal issue, points to consider in contract drafting, and the basic process of a merger and acquisition. These overall guidelines will lead the legal industry to become more streamlined, practical and competitive in resolving issues. Further, current software applications applied to arbitrations, such as electronic discovery tools that identify and categorize company documents based on discovery requests, can be taken one step further. Currently available e-discovery applications categorize documents as to whether they respond to a specific arbitral tribunal document request; what is being done to make disputes more innovative is to take matters one step further by identifying how those selected categories of documents are commercially relevant for the future growth of the company.
A compelling innovation strategy I have encountered is a customer-oriented process of identifying the originating source, and tackling that source first and foremost. In the rush of business, a clear picture of cause and effect often gets lost. This is especially the case with large corporations with global operations investing in different markets worldwide.
Multinational companies I have worked with have faced the recurring issue of losing sight of their key original goal of desiring to create and provide the best product specifically tailored to the needs of a particular country's customer base. To return back to the basics, certain companies investing overseas have developed innovative customer-oriented strategies. The focus has been on proactive research and development closely done in conjunction with leaders and experts in the industry. Some corporations have developed regular programs with hand-picked industry experts to conceptualize with corporate teams new models for business growth and product development. In particular, an emphasis has been placed on breaking out of the traditional orthodox methods of growth, and focusing on promoting game-changing ideas to redefine the picture for the customer and the organization.
This approach also applies to arbitrations and other disputes. The questions to ask include: What are the main goals of entering into a new market, how did this arbitration emerge in the context of pursuing those goals, and how can this arbitration be innovatively applied in furtherance of achieving those goals in a given market. In this rapidly changing environment, innovation has become an essential element toward helping companies successfully achieve their goals. In the case of dispute resolution, the global landscape is changing, and how we view emerging new issues will determine success or failure going forward. By introducing innovation into the equation, we can go beyond simply resolving the dispute, and can pave the way for a commercial quantum leap to take place in the form of positive transformational growth.

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Season's greetings friends!
As the holidays fast approach, The International Solidarity Movement comes close to the end of its 13th year standing in solidarity with the Palestinian people. Every year brings new challenges under a ruthless occupation of the West Bank and an unrelenting siege of the Gaza strip, but volunteers with The ISM continue to rise to the challenge with the brave farmers, fishermen, and organizers that struggle for dignity and a free Palestine. All of our work would not be possible without the support of individuals like you!
This year ISM has seen many changes. We expanded our work in Gaza, recently launched a new website and began publishing a weekly digest that makes our work more accessible to our supporters. No matter what the changes, we remain dedicated to supporting the Palestinian popular resistance and bearing witness to the crimes against humanity carried out by Israel.
Throughout 2012 we stood with Palestinians in the West Bank against unremitting settlement expansion, attacks and Israeli army violence. We acted as a presence in high-risk areas, such as the H2 (Israeli Army controlled) section of Hebron, and in firing zone 918 in the South Hebron Hills, where eight villages are in eminent danger of demolition. We worked closely with many villages in the Nablus region, taking part in the olive harvest for the 12th year by assisting farmers in areas where they are often attacked or refused the right to enter their fields. We also continued the tradition of joining Palestinian communities each Friday in popular demonstrations against the theft of their lands and water resources in the villages of Bil'in, Kafr Qaddum, Nabi Saleh, Nil'in and Al Masara.
In Gaza, we aided farmers and fishermen as they tried to make a living under the constant threat of Israeli gunfire. Our volunteers documented the ever-worsening sewage and water crisis, ongoing struggles by the families of prisoners, and the continuing violence of the Israeli army. We actively supported Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS), public information, and direct action campaigns, among other efforts to challenge Israeli apartheid, colonization and occupation, including the crippling siege, now in its seventh year.
In 2014, we hope to improve our work even more, dedicated to the vision of a Palestine without occupation, displacement, and siege. We will face new challenges, as the occupation is ever-evolving, but your donation makes sure our work continues. Since we began, ISM has depended on donations from individuals like you to be able to stand alongside Palestinians as part of their resistance. Now, more than ever, we can use your help to make sure that we can stand with and document courage in the face of Israeli Apartheid.
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Denis Villeneuve: "Dune gave me the freedom to finally be honest"
"I feel so blessed that I had the chance to, at least one time in my life, go into that zone."
Dune, the epic space odyssey by Denis Villeneuve, has finally been released in theatres, and in a new interview on The National, the local director spoke about the influence that living in Montreal has had on him, and his personal accomplishment of bringing Dune to the big screen.
Villeneuve was asked how his younger self would feel about his version of Dune.
"Honestly, he would say, 'Not bad.' Because there are moments in the movie that are very close to that spirit. And every time [I see the movie], frankly it brings tears to my eyes, because it's the first time that this part of me was able to express itself, and it's like a freedom to finally be honest that I deeply love. And if you were to say to me, 'Okay that's enough, no more movies for you, you did it, that's it and it's over,' my first feeling would be gratitude, because I would say that was a ride.
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Mechanical Engineering Technology Degree A Possible Path to a Career in Biomedical Engineering
A 2017 BBC world news report announced European researchers were developing a wheelchair that can be steered by brainpower. U.S. researchers announced in 2017 that they had discovered a way to grow new bone. These miracles of science and others in the world of medicine are made possible by the study of biomedical engineering.
What is Biomedical Engineering?
Professionals who have earned a mechanical engineering degree or a degree in a related discipline combine knowledge of engineering with biology and medicine to create solutions to problems in medicine and human health. Those who choose to specialize in biomedical engineering with their mechanical engineering degree also perform research on the biological systems of humans and animals. In fact, research and development makes up one of the largest activities within the discipline of biomedical engineering.
What Jobs are Available for Biomedical Engineers?
A professional who has earned a mechanical engineering degree online or through some other means may specialize in biomedical engineering to work in a hospital, a research facility, or an industry of some sort. As a clinical biomedical engineer, the professional with a mechanical engineering technology degree may ensure that safety standards are met for hospital medical equipment and may serve as a resource along with the IT department when products malfunction.
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Biomedical engineers in research and development test and design any number of products. Some major accomplishments in biomedical engineering that have already been contributed to society are insulin pumps, artificial organs, lasers for eye surgery, and pharmaceuticals. Areas of continuing research include manipulating genes in order to cure various diseases.
Training to Become a Biomedical Engineer
An undergraduate mechanical engineering degree, an undergraduate electronic engineering degree, or an undergraduate biomedical engineering degree can qualify a professional for an entry-level job in biomedical engineering. Core engineering classes are completed first. For example, mechanical engineering degree students at Warren National University may begin with courses such as engineering-math, physics, and vector mechanics. Later courses focus on subjects more specific to biomedical engineering, such as properties and selections of materials and machine design.
Some prospective students with aspirations to work in biomedical engineering are choosing to earn a mechanical engineering BS degree online in order to maintain work and family responsibilities. Advances in technology have made it possible to earn a mechanical engineering degree online with many of the same conveniences of a campus classroom. College-Pages.com, the career and education resource, is one source of information that gives students access to extensive lists of available programs and education resources in a variety of fields, including mechanical engineering.
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As of 2017, there were only 9,700 biomedical engineers working in the industry. However, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the field will see job growth of 27% or more through the year 2018. The aging of the American population along with the desire for cost-effective, high-quality medical equipment will increase the demand for biomedical engineers. The only drawback for those considering this specialty with a mechanical engineering degree is the tendency of many positions, especially in research and development, to require a graduate degree as opposed to most of the other 17 engineering specialties.
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An apprenticeship combines practical training in a job with study. Apprentices work alongside experienced staff to gain job-specific skills whilst earning a wage and working towards a number of qualifications.
If university isn't for you, then there are still plenty of ways to get into the space sector. There is a skills gap in the space sector as there aren't enough people with the technical skills the industry needs. An apprenticeship combines practical training in a job with study. Apprentices work alongside experienced staff to gain job-specific skills whilst earning a wage and working towards a number of qualifications.
Find out more about apprenticeships on Gov.uk.
The simplest method is to simply email all of the space companies that you know either in your area or nationwide with speculative enquiries. Alternatively, the Government keeps a database of apprenticeships. There are not always relevant vacancies available, but checking frequently will give you the best chance of finding one.
If you have already completed an advanced apprenticeship and are employed in the space sector then you can enrol in the Higher Apprenticeship in Space Engineering. The Higher Apprenticeship is a unique programme run by Loughborough College and the National Space Centre that combines maths, science, and engineering with specific practical training, and offers the opportunity to earn while you study. The course includes a Foundation Degree in Space Engineering and a Level 4 work based competence programme, it could also lead to a full BSc or BEng degree.
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Nov. 17: 'Are You Okay?' explores the human condition through hip-hop and street dance
Wednesday, November 16, 2022 Press Release Culture, The Arts 0
MANCHESTER, NH — On Thursday, November 17, at 5:30 p.m., New Hampshire Dance Collaborative (NHDC) will present "Are You Okay?" at The Factory On Willow, 252 Willow St., in Manchester.
Created by Anthony Bounphakhom of The Block Collaborative in Portsmouth, "Are You Okay?" sheds light on the subject of mental health and the value of self-care through hip-hop dance/street styles and dance movement. The free performance on November 17 will present 4 short excerpts from 'Are You Okay,' which premiers in its entirety on Wednesday, December 7 at The Factory.
"The show will take the audience on an adventure through fantasy, imagination, dance, and storytelling and is told through the eyes of three main characters," explained Bounphakhom. "Through their struggles, these characters have created inner demons that must be faced."
Regarding the role of dance to help tell complex stories like 'Are You Okay,' Bounphakhom referred to it as "a natural language." "I discovered dance at the age of 13 – it helped me to create my cultural identity."
Coreographer and creator Anthony Bounphakhom of The Block Collaborative in Portsmouth, says "Are You Okay?" is meant to shed light on the subject of mental health and the value of self-care through hip-hop dance/street styles and dance movement. Courtesy Photo
Learning dance on the street and through workshops, Bounphakhom has found widespread success, as his choreography has been shown throughout New England, most notably at The Institute for Contemporary Art in Boston. He is also a featured dancer in the recently released film, Hocus Pocus 2, now streaming on Disney Plus.
"It was a lot of fun and very exciting, but I'm just as excited about 'Are You Okay,' he added.
In addition to presenting four excerpts from "Are You Okay?" the performance on November 17 will feature a moderated discussion with Najee Brown, founder of Theater For The People, a BIPOC-produced touring theater in Eliot, ME.
"We are thrilled to have Najee with us for this very special evening," said NHDC Founder Joan Brodsky, who noted 'Are You Okay' is part of Excerpts and Investigation (E&I).
Launched this summer, E&I is a communication initiative developed by NHDC to present dance as a useful, inspiring art form that is relevant in broader contexts. E&I also provides free brief previews followed by moderated discussions as a way to help educate audiences about dance before full performances.
A moderated discussion with Najee Brown, founder of Theater For The People, a BIPOC-produced touring theater in Eliot, ME, will follow Thursday's performances. Courtesy Photo
"Incorporating more dance into our human experience would be a powerful tool in further developing human understanding and tolerance for each other," said Brodsky. "Dance framed and presented as a form of connection and human understanding is impactful because the primary instrument of communication is the body."
In launching Excerpts and Investigation, Brodsky said her intent was to create a platform for dance companies in New Hampshire "to better promote their work and value." "Dance is a form of human expression that can encourage a more nuanced understanding of the human condition," she said.
Bounphakhom agreed and added, "Dance has always been in human life. It is an expression of the soul. Watch someone move. What dance does is pluck at the person's soul."
The hope for Brodsky is that Bounphakhom's 'Are You Okay' can "pluck at the souls of people unfamiliar with dance." This is a performance that presents dance in an approachable, understandable way with real metaphorical significance in these uncertain times," she said.
Select performances from "Are You Okay?" will be presented Thursday, November 17, at 5:30 p.m. at The Factory On Willow, 252 Willow St., in Manchester. Appetizers will be served at 5:30 p.m. followed by the performance from 6 to 6:20 p.m. and then moderated discussion. Attendance is free.
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"Are You Okay?" explores the human condition through an ensemble hip-hop and street dance performance.
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It's Women's History Month, and There's Great Progress
Jack Burgess
Even though Washington has been literally under siege from forces opposed to change, women have been steadily growing in power in government, and everywhere else. Take the newspeople themselves—women are everywhere you look, not only as reporters, but anchors on all the major networks and editors of newspapers, across the land. They're running major corporations. And they're running for offices like senator, governor, President, Vice-President, and winning.
It's been a gradual thing. When our nation started, in 1776, women were mostly left out of political life, in spite of Abigail Adams' famous letter to her husband, founder John Adams, reminding him, "Don't Forget the Ladies. If particular care and attention is not paid to the Ladies we are determined to foment a rebellion, and will not hold ourselves bound by any Laws in which we have no voice, or Representation."
Abigail was probably aware that among American Indians, especially the Iroquois, women had a much bigger role, including a veto over male candidates for office and going to war. Indian society was matrilineal, and it's not unusual today for tribes to have a female chief.
In fact, there's a good bit of evidence that in pre-historic cultures around the world, women had more decisive roles than in most of our world today. How it all changed is not clear, but male run institutions have played a major role, and still do. As history unfolded, there were strong queens, such as England's Elizabeth I, but they were the exceptions. In 1848, at Seneca Falls, NY, US women held a national convention for women's rights, declaring, "We hold these truths to be self - evident: that all men and women are created equal." The convention came out for voting rights for women, too, but of the men there, only Frederick Douglass voted for that radical idea. And it wasn't until 1920 that US women got the Constitutional right to vote. Between Seneca Falls and 1920 women staged thousands of marches and demonstrations to finally be allowed to vote. Sadly, the vote was mostly for white women, as women of color were denied voting, along with their black brothers, across the South.
Discrimination in jobs is a similar story. I can remember World War II, my aunts working alongside uncles in the local factory producing war machinery. After the war, they came back to "women's" jobs—nursing, teaching, or at the local lunch counter or library. Women had almost no role in newscasting on radio or TV. In education, most of the "lower" grade teachers were women, while the "high" schools had quite a few men — who were paid more until the 1960s in Ohio. Until after WWII, women teachers weren't allowed to marry. And until the 1970s, a pregnant woman teacher — married or not —had to resign — until teacher unions took the matter to the Supreme Court and the bargaining table to create maternity leave.
Women were kept out of positions of power in those times, with only 3 % women in law schools in 1963. Today, a slight majority are women, and there are three women on the U.S. Supreme Court. And two out of the top three offices in the land are held by women.
Past discrimination wasn't just about employment. In Michigan in the '50s, a woman couldn't tend bar. In some states a married woman couldn't own property, it would be in her husband's name. Credit cards were mostly for men. The '70s saw the strong efforts of women and their supporters begin to pay off, as women pushed into all the major fields. And attorney Ruth Bader Ginsberg won a decision in the Supreme Court in 1973 that struck down credit discrimination. In '74, President Ford signed into law the Equal Credit Opportunity Act making it illegal to deny credit on gender or race.
Women still earn about 20% less on average than men. And there are political and religious leaders still trying to curtail women's reproductive rights — restored in the '70s to what they had been before male doctors took over in the 1820s. The struggle for women's rights is long and tough, but equality seems to be winning.
Jack Burgess is a retired teacher of American & Global Studies who has held several positions in government & labor relations.


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Kalashnikov gunmaker to launch serial production of new pistol
The enterprise has launched a project to organize a new manufacturing site to prepare for the serial production of the pistol
Lebedev pistol
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IZHEVSK, March 5. /TASS/. The Izhevsk Mechanical Factory, part of the Kalashnikov Group firearms manufacturer, will soon launch the serial production of the new Lebedev pistol, Factory Managing Director Alexander Gvozdik said at a presentation of the enterprise's investment program on Monday.
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"The serial production of the Lebedev pistol will start in the short term," he said.
As the Kalashnikov Group press office reported, the enterprise has launched a project to organize a new manufacturing site to prepare for the serial production of the Lebedev pistol while the stage of developing and presenting the pistol for acceptance trials is nearing completion.
Kalashnikov Group CEO Alexei Krivoruchko earlier told TASS about the company's plans to complete the trials of the most advanced PL-14 handgun (the Lebedev pistol) by late 2017. He stressed that the new pistol may come in handy for Russia's Defense Ministry and other law-enforcement agencies.
The Kalashnikov firearms manufacturer presented for the first time the PL-14 pistol prototype developed jointly with specialists of defense and security agencies and leading Russian sports marksmen at the Army-2015 International Military and Technical Forum.
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The new pistol chambered for the 9x19 round is distinguished by its low thickness - from 21 mm at the front and up to 28 mm in the grip area.
The bilateral location and configuration of the pistol's controls allow it to be used both by right-and left-handed users.
The handgun has a loaded chamber indicator, which allows checking the weapon by the touch and, coupled with a modified geometry of the chamber, it allows shooting with substandard ammunition.
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Gujarat Panchayat seva Selection Board GPSSB recently invited online application form for the post of extension officer, Nayab chitnis, compounder and Research assistant for total 322 posts. Out of 322 posts, there are 77 posts for Nayab chitnis. Selection of The Eligible candidates for Nayab chitnis post will be based on through the written examination. More than 100000 graduate candidates have applied for Nayab chitnis post. Age limit for this post was 18 to 35 years. Final selection of The Eligible candidates will be based on through the written examination.
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North Korea confirms large-scale FMD outbreak
North Korean state media on Friday, Feb. 11, acknowledged for the first time that foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has broken out in the Asian country, affecting eight provinces. Rumors had been circling for several weeks that FMD had broken out in the Communist country. On Thursday, the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) confirmed that the disease broke out in Pyongyang at the end of 2010 and has since spread to eight other provinces.
KCNA said the most seriously affected areas are Pyongyang, North Hwanghae Province and Kangwon Province. Other areas which have been affected are North and South Phyongan Provinces and Jagang Province, although the other three affected provinces were not identified. "Type O foot-and-mouth diseases broke out on cooperative farms, diary farms and pig farms in those areas, doing harm to domestic animals," KCNA said. "More than 10,000 heads of draught oxen, milch cows and pigs have so far been infected with the diseases and thousands of them died."
The state broadcaster said a national emergency veterinary and anti-epizootic committee has since been established. "An emergency anti-epidemic campaign was declared throughout the country," it added. KCNA further added that infected areas had been quarantined and disinfected and that measures were taken to treat those infected with the disease.
"All the catering networks and markets have stopped selling meat of the above-said domestic animals," the state agency concluded. Late last month, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations called for veterinary and border control authorities in Asia to be on alert for animals showing signs of infection by FMD after a large outbreak in South Korea. Since late November 2010, South Korean authorities have imposed quarantines, initiated a vaccination campaign that is targeting 9 million pigs and 3 million head of cattle, and culled 2.2 million livestock.
The overall cost of this effort is estimated at around $1.6 billion. "The current FMD dynamics in eastern Asia, as well as the magnitude of the outbreak in South Korea, are unlike anything that we've seen for at least a half century," said Juan Lubroth, FAO's chief veterinary officer. "This makes preparedness and monitoring extremely important right now."
In recent years, FMD has made an unparalleled spread through China and entered eastern regions of Russia and Mongolia for the first time. It recently affected an estimated 1.5 million Mongolian gazelles, whose migration may have helped carry the virus into China. FAO sent an emergency response team to Mongolia to help authorities cope with the disease.
The overall situation in Asia is cause for concern, said Lubroth, especially given the recent Lunar New Year holiday, during which large numbers of people will be on the move in the region, many of them carrying meat products and some transporting animals.
FMD is a highly contagious disease affecting cattle, buffaloes, sheep, goats, swine and other cloven-hoofed animals. It causes blisters on the nose, mouth and hooves and can kill young or weak animals. There are several types of viruses. The type causing the outbreak in South and North Korea is Type O.
The disease does not pose a direct health threat to humans, but affected animals become too weak to be used to plow the soil or reap harvests, and farmers cannot sell the milk they produce due to infection by the virus. One of the early signs of the disease in infected animals is the excessive production of saliva and nasal discharges. The virus may survive for several hours outside the infected animal, especially in cold and humid environments. This means it can be transported on almost any object that has been in contact with contaminated saliva or other discharges.
The cost of cleaning farms and culling animals is a burden for farmers, and trade restrictions based on disease outbreaks can have major effects on both local and national economies. Costs resulting from an outbreak in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2001 have been estimated at 13 billion euro (17.6 billion dollars), FAO said.
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When it comes to retirement planning, investors struggle to define what it is that will make this phase of their lives fulfilling, energetic, and exciting. Some investors look forward to and enjoy the traditional retirement story, that's filled with rest, relaxation, and leisure. But after they retire, they find that this leisure-filled retirement might not be what they expected it to be.
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When it comes to retirement planning, or even those currently living in retirement, investors struggle to define what it is that will make this phase of their lives fulfilling, energetic, and exciting. It seems that many are planning to live a retirement that's largely based on the myths, traditions, and expectations of those generations that have come before, even though today, investors may experience this phase of life for a quarter or even a third of their entire life experience.
Some investors look forward to, and enjoy, the traditional retirement story, that's filled with rest, relations, and leisure. This story of retirement may include golf, bike rides, and beach walks. But after they retire, they find that this leisure-filled retirement isn't what they expected it to be. They find themselves bored, disengaged, and regretting a lifestyle that they were told they should be enjoying.
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Q: PHP, anyway to know what method/class called another?
Possible Duplicate:
Caller function in PHP 5?

I have some objects that extend one another, and calls various helper methods. I am wondering if there is a way to detect which method called another. here's an example:
class Foo {
   function whereAmICalled() {
      $calling_method = '' //would like to get func_caller here when code is executed
      $calling_class = '' //would like to get 'Bar' here when code is executed
   }
}

class Bar extends Foo {
   function func_caller() {
       $this->whereAmIcalled();
   }
}

$bar = New Bar();
$bar->func_caller();

A: You can use debug_backtrace like this:
class Foo {
   function whereAmICalled() {
     $trace = debug_backtrace();
     echo "Caller class: {$trace[1]['class']}, method: {$trace[1]['function']}";
   }
}

class Bar extends Foo {
   function func_caller() {
       $this->whereAmIcalled();
   }
}

You can check the output using var_dump:
$trace = debug_backtrace();
var_dump($trace);

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import javax.enterprise.context.ApplicationScoped;
import javax.inject.Inject;
import javax.inject.Named;

import com.google.cloud.functions.CloudEventsFunction;

import io.cloudevents.CloudEvent;
import io.quarkus.gcp.function.test.service.GreetingService;

@Named("cloudEventTest")
@ApplicationScoped
public class CloudEventStorageTest implements CloudEventsFunction {
    @Inject
    GreetingService greetingService;

    @Override
    public void accept(CloudEvent cloudEvent) throws Exception {
        System.out.println("Receive event Id: " + cloudEvent.getId());
        System.out.println("Receive event Subject: " + cloudEvent.getSubject());
        System.out.println("Receive event Type: " + cloudEvent.getType());
        System.out.println("Receive event Data: " + new String(cloudEvent.getData().toBytes()));
        System.out.println("Be polite, say " + greetingService.hello());
    }
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Holy flock! Donald Trump to meet with religious right leaders
The presumptive GOP nominee will be courting some of the most radical anti-LGBTQ religious leaders in America.
By Dawn Ennis Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, accompanied by Rev. Pat Robertson, gives a thumbs up to the crowd after speaking at Regent University in Virginia Beach, Va., Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016. Photo: AP Photo/Steve Helber
And lo, on the eighth day, the Lord sent his apostles to the infamous city of sin and vanity, in hopes they might find a new shepherd to lead them into the promised land of Washington, D.C.
Actually, it's not God who is getting the band back together, this wild bunch of wackadoodles, far right religious "prophets" and televangelist media mavens, according to Right Wing Watch. It's retired neurosurgeon turned failed presidential hopeful Ben Carson who is organizing this conservative Christian convening in New York City next month, a man whose political life is literally born again, thanks to the campaign of Donald J. Trump.
True, he's no longer vetting the presumptive Republican presidential nominee's vice presidential picks, but he can surely be Julie on Trump's Love Boat of Religious Right Wing Nuts.
And there is nothing exciting and new about the guest list for this minyan of ministers, the majority of whom were praying for Ted Cruz to resurrect his campaign. Now they are looking to Trump to repeal marriage equality, abortion rights and a host of other fundamentalist Christian concerns.
Among the invitees, according to the National Review: Tony Perkins, James Dobson, Penny Nance, Jim Garlow, Rick Scarborough, Phil Burress, Ken Cuccinelli, Lila Rose, E.W Jackson, Harry Jackson, Tim Wildmon, Ralph Reed, Pat Robertson and Cindy Jacobs.
The meeting will be co-hosted by the Family Research Council, Vision America and AFA Action, the political arm of the American Family Association, all of whom are classified as hate groups by the Southern Poverty Law Center.
So far, as RWW reported, Trump is off to a good start with this crowd, having pledged to nominate justices to the Supreme Court who will reverse those landmark rulings on abortion and marriage. He's also vowed to defund Planned Parenthood, something that should help him obtain the blessing of the far right fundamentalist leaders.
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Summary: In the story of Jesus, God defines himself as Father, Son and Spirit in a triunity of love.
Throughout his earthly life, Jesus was defined above all by his unique relationship to the God of Israel. He calls this God "Father," and he understands himself as the Father's obedient Son. He lives to do the will of his Father. His entire life is nothing other than an expression of faithful obedience to the Father. He gives himself over fully to the will of the Father – and this self-giving obedience finally culminates in his obedient death on the cross. In just this way, Jesus shows that he is truly the Son of the Father, truly the one in whom the Father's will finds expression.
But Jesus carries out the Father's will not in his own strength. Rather, it is the Father's Spirit that empowers him to do the Father's will. The Spirit – the living Spirit who comes from the future in the power of the kingdom – comes to Jesus and rests on him. The Spirit sets Jesus apart, leads him, anoints him (literally: "Christs" him!) as God's messenger, and empowers him to be the Father's Son, to live and act and die in radical obedience.
When Jesus' ministry terminates in crucifixion, even then he continues to trust in the Father. Even then, strengthened by the Spirit, he continues to do the Father's will. And when Jesus is dead and buried, the Father vindicates him by raising him into new life through the Spirit. Coming from the future in the power of God's kingdom, the Spirit proceeds from the Father to the Son and raises Jesus from the dead. Thus the Father bestows on Jesus this final, decisive act of affirmation: he shows that Jesus is the true Son of the Father, the one on whom the Spirit rests, the one with whom the Father is well pleased.
This story of Jesus' resurrection is the definition of God. God is the historical event that takes place between the Father and the Son through the Spirit when Jesus is raised from the dead. God is not a "divine substance" or a "first cause" or even a "supreme being" – God is a living event. God happens! God takes place as a unity of self-giving, reciprocal life between Father, Son and Spirit. The Father sends the Son; the Son goes from the Father in obedience; the Spirit is the uniting power of this relationship. God is this narrative; God is this triune life.
In a word, then, God is love. In the story of Jesus, God defines himself as an event of self-giving love. He defines himself as a life rich in relationships, full of movement and energy, a harmony of repetition in difference. God is not an isolated, motionless "being" – he is not a static unity, but a dynamic triunity. He is not a single voice, but a harmony; not a monologue, but a conversation; not a march, but a dance.
God is God a first time; and then God repeats himself, and so he is a God a second time; and then God is also the bond between this "first time" and this "second time," between God and God. Like repetitions and differences within music, God is thus a living harmony – he is always in motion, always on the way from himself to himself, always giving himself and responding to this giving. Thus – in unity and in difference – God is love.
In this vibrant, energetic unity, God is Father, Son and Spirit. He is an event of love. No, he is the event of love – the love that sent Jesus from the Father and then raised Jesus from the dead into the triune life of God's future.
Barth, Karl. Church Dogmatics I/1 (Edinburgh: T&T Clark, 1975), §§8-9.
Hart, David Bentley. The Beauty of the Infinite (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2003), pp. 155-249.
Jenson, Robert W. The Triune Identity: God according to the Gospel (Philadelphia: Fortress, 1982).
Jüngel, Eberhard. God as the Mystery of the World (Edinburgh: T&T Clark, 1983), pp. 343-96.
Pannenberg, Wolfhart. Systematic Theology, Vol. 1 (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1991), pp. 259-336.
Rahner, Karl. The Trinity (New York: Herder & Herder, 1970).
Torrance, T. F. The Christian Doctrine of God, One Being Three Persons (Edinburgh: T&T Clark, 1996).


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Home Tech Venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins raises $1.8 bn
Venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins raises $1.8 bn
Venture capital (VC) firm Kleiner Perkins has raised $1.8 billion through two new funds.
Kleiner Perkins has raised $800 million and $1 billion for funds named KP20 and Select2, to invest in early stage startups across sectors. The company is also looking to tap into more cryptocurrency investments.
Over the past five decades, the venture capital giant has invested in some of the biggest technology companies, including Alphabet, Amazon.com, Twitter and Uber Technologies.
The ongoing consumer shift towards digitization will continue, driving up demand for tools offered by technology companies, said Mamoon Hamid, partner at Kleiner Perkins.
Silicon Valley-based venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz raised $9 billion through three new funds last week.
A total of 38,644 venture capital deals were made globally last year, totaling $671 billion in volumes, higher than any other year on record, according to data from PitchBook.
Kleiner Perkins said it had raised 20 early-stage venture funds since it was founded in 1972.
A string of its portfolio companies listed on public exchanges in New York last year, including language learning app Duolingo and online education platform Coursera, fetched a valuation of more than $5 billion each.


Lady Macbeth is no exception: "Come you spirits that tend on mortal thoughts, unsex me here, and fill me from the crown to the toe top full direst cruelty.". Notice how Lady Macbeth uses the word crown, this shows that the witches, in form of spirits, have filled lady Macbeth with ambition more vaulting than Macbeth's one.
Macbeth and Lady Macbeth's relation is an irony throughout the play, as most of their relation is based on greed and power. This is different from most of Shakespeare's other plays, which are mostly based on romance and trust.... [tags: Ambition, Shakespeare, Macbeth], 1798 words (5.1 pages), Powerful Essays, [preview].


MANHATTAN, Kan. – In the teams' first meeting, the Georgia Tech volleyball team (4-0) swept Tennessee State (4-1) at the K-State Invitational on Friday night.
Georgia Tech jumped out to an 8-2 lead in set one. The Yellow Jackets extended that to 17-8, eventually winning 25-13 while holding the Tigers to a -.143 hitting clip.
Tech kept that momentum into the second set going up 16-8, before winning 25-14. In set three, it was the Tigers' turn to jump out to a 6-0 lead. The Jackets came back to pull within one, 11-10, and turned the tide to win the set 25-17.
– Gabriela Stavnetchei and Annika Van Gunst led the team with six kills each, while Stavnetchei added two aces.
– Lauren Pitz put down five kills with no errors on eight swings (.625) and Teegan Van Gunst tallied five kills.
– Annika Van Gunst led the back row defense with nine digs.
– Pitz, Rebecca Martin and Sydney Wilson each recorded a solo block.
– Georgia Tech has started the season 4-0 for the first time since 2012 when the team went 5-0.
– The Jackets held Tennessee State to a -.021 hitting clip.
– Teegan Van Gunst needs 12 kills to eclipse 1,000 career kills.
The Jackets take on Michigan (4-0) on Saturday at 11 a.m. ET, followed by an 8:30 p.m. ET match against host K-State (2-2) on ESPN3.


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Pencil shavings, paper clips, pencil sharpeners, staples, erasers, and a pencil. All school supplies SunnyGirl tries to steal from LittleMan.
Solar system. This was Marmaduke's idea. All I did was go through our bead stash and gather round wooden beads about the right colors in 3 different sizes to resemble the planets. I added some details with colored Sharpie markers. Saturn's rings are made with an orange pipe cleaner. Then I strung all the planets onto a dark colored pipe cleaner and put them in the bottle. I filled the bottle with water and added a drop of black food dye. Just enough to make the water dark but not so dark we couldn't see the planets inside. Then I added some glitter to act as stars.
Blue water beads, water, plastic aquarium plant, and sea shells.
I call this the "how much is that doggie in the window" bottle, lol. Its just purple dish soap, music note confetti, and a few plastic dog figurines from a quarter machine at the mall. The dish soap makes everything inside move very slowly, hard to capture on camera but it looks cool.
Rice dyed green, flower and leaf confetti, and Squinkies figurines of Tinker Bell and some other fairies, woodland creatures, etc..
Straight pins, bits of string, ribbon, fabric scrap, buttons, and cotton stuffing. All sewing supplies SunnyGirl tries to steal from me, lol.
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January in Italy is crisp and cold, particularly in the north. The further south you travel, however, the warmer it gets. Sicily offers the best of both worlds – when you aren't relaxing on the beaches, you can even ski on Mount Etna.
The Italian Dolomites are a favourite skiing destination, and January comes in the midst of the season. It's also where you'll find some of the cosiest and most romantic chalets with unparalleled facilities.
As the bite starts to leave the wind, the bustling atmosphere of Venice draws visitors from all around the world throughout the month of February. You may call it Carnevale, Carnival or Mardi Gras, but this huge celebration is not to be missed. Enjoy exclusive parties in beautiful palazzos, street revelries, costume competitions and great food.
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In the mountainous regions in the north, the ski season is very much on until late in the month. Meanwhile, the rest of the country is warming up. Although there are occasional showers, wildflowers are starting to brighten up the meadows and woodlands. This is a great time for countryside strolls and picnics, and the beaches of the south are by now quite pleasant as those resorts which close over winter begin to open their doors. Those here for the cultural marvels of Florence and Rome will be delighted to find tourist levels low and the museums all easily accessible.
The Italians take Easter seriously. On Good Friday, the Pope celebrates the Via Crucis – a huge cross of burning torches – while he also leads Easter mass at Saint Peter's Basilica. On Good Friday in Sicily, the city of Enna sees a procession of more than 2,000 friars in ancient costume while Trapani hosts Misteri di Trapani, a 24-hour long procession.
Venice comes alive late in the month with combined celebrations of Liberation Day and the Festa de San Marco – Venice's patron saint. Here, Venetian men traditionally present the woman they love with a red rosebud.
It's hot and the country's waking up. The colourful Sant Efisio procession takes place in Sardinia, and the Giro d'Italia is also held this month. You can also visit the Sagra del Pesce Festival in Camogli. This small village on the Italian Riviera hosts a completely free feast of fresh fish cooked in a five-metre pan.
If you're looking for beauty, the Iris Garden in Florence opens now. Or take the scenic drive along the Amalfi Coast, edging the Sorrento Peninsula. See orange and lemon trees bloom above carpets of wildflowers as you pass between quaint Mediterranean fishing villages.
June is marked by gorgeous weather everywhere in Italy. Relax on the beaches of Sicily or Sardinia or enjoy the festivals and events taking place on the mainland. The Regatta of the Ancient Maritime Republics is a fascinating spectacle. This historic race uses gozzi boats, each rowed by eight rowers representing the maritime republics of Amalfi, Genoa, Pisa, and Venice.
Verona Opera Festival is another must-see event. Head to the Arena di Verona to see the amazing set of operas are held here, while Verdi's Aida is played every year for the scale and grandeur of the performance.
As summer comes into full swing, there are many ways to enjoy Italy's stunning climate. Head to golf resorts in Sicily or witness the L'Ardia di San Costantino festival in Sardinia, which celebrates the historic victory of Emperor Constantine in 312 AD. Meanwhile, the first of the famous Palio races in Siena begins in July.
You can also experience an outdoor opera at the Teatro Marcello in Rome or head to Sferisterio Opera Festival. Held in the marvellous Arena Sferisterio, this is the perfect excuse to visit the inviting countryside of Macerata in central Italy.
With temperatures regularly reaching over 35C, this is the perfect time of year to show off your giant sunhats. Drink plenty of water and come armed with more than enough sun cream – Italy in August is for those who like it hot.
Ferragosto takes place midmonth, and this important national holiday comes complete with fireworks, feasting and much celebration. You can also see an intriguing sight in Rome on hot summer days. Late in the afternoon, thousands head out on the streets daily for La Passeggiata or 'the little walk'.
September is the best month for food fanatics, as harvest season fills the local markets with the freshest regional produce. Grape harvesting begins too, which is great fun to take part in.
Head to Naples for the Feast of San Gennaro and the fascinating ceremony at Naples Cathedral. The feast day of San Michele is celebrated all over Italy, but the biggest event is held in Puglia. However, those with a sweet tooth will delight in the Sherbeth Festival of artisan ice cream in sunny Palermo at the very end of the month.
October brings a little more rain, but the climate is still generally warm. Tourist numbers drop, and the countryside explodes in autumn colours. This is an excellent time to appreciate the beauty of the Amalfi Coast before Capri closes for winter. Or head to the green heart of Italy, Norcia in Umbria, for the beautiful hiking and mountain-bike trails. Nearby Castelluccio also has a launching point for paragliding and hang gliding.
Still a great month for foodies, truffle hunting can be done at many of our properties such as Castello del Nero throughout October and November.
The climate cools as skiing destinations open their doors. Truffle markets continue around Piedmont until midmonth, while roasted-chestnut vendors appear in towns all over the country. Families flock to churches for All Saints and All Souls Day – a moving period for anyone who has experienced grief.
If you're staying in Rome over this period, you can also witness the International Film Festival, as celebrities and film stars pour into the city. Culture vultures will find low queues and plenty of space at all the museums and historic attractions.
The first week of December sees the Wild Boar Festival of Suvereto, showcasing the favourite delicacy of Tuscany. Grills are fired up throughout the town and great helpings are served, making this a great way to enjoy the winter months here. This is also prime time for skiing, with a delightful choice of chalets and villas available.
The Immaculate Conception is celebrated with a prayer from the Pope in Rome and many ceremonies throughout the country. As Christmas approaches, you'll also see an array of nativity scenes, Christmas lights and trees on display wherever you go.
This tailor-made luxury cruise holiday encapsulates why so many return to Italy time and time again.
With its marble churches, grand palaces and labyrinthine waterways, Venice has a unique magic.


Updated to svn 2944 from 2933 when I attempt to register a host it errors out with a message of unable to register for the following reason with no text after it then proceeds to do the inventory and then trys to send and gets stuck there. I also have reports of images not being pushed either and will test that in a bit as soon as a machine becomes available.
apache error log as follows.
Starting Debian / Ubuntu / Kubuntu / Edubuntu Installtion.
current DHCP server to use FOG for PXE services.
Copying back any custom hook files.
Copying back any custom report files.
Thank you, you guys are awesome and are doing a fantastic job.
Ok it works now that I've taken off my stupid hat you are correct sir I was using the wrong file name and icons show now.
Are you sure you're copying the right files. Icon is broken, but should work on the published link now.
I tried 3.18.3 and 3.18.2 both kernel panic. FYI download kernel icon links are broken.
What was the previous one I should select.
I know exactly what the issue is. Fix coming shortly.
In the mean time, can you downgrade your kernel using the kernel update feature. We're currently at 3.18.4, and this is the bad kernel.
Looks like it gets all the way to sending inventory and than gets a blank screen with a cursor at the bottom left corner.
I've tested 3 hosts for registration one was already registered and I deleted the record as a test all show the same issue. It does appear to be all hosts.
I'm going to guess this isn't necessarily on All hosts, but rather just this particular host?


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2021 Cyber Threat Landscape In The Middle East
by Daniel Segun - March 5, 2021 April 7, 2021 0
Are you aware of how the spike in cybercrimes is affecting the Middle East? Cyber attacks is no exception as well. Read on to find out more.
With the rise of digitalization in the Middle East, many new revenue opportunities have emerged, benefiting all communities and industries in the region. However, just like every coin has two faces, the thriving economies are not the only consequence of the growing digitalization.
This boost in the Middle East's economic conditions coupled with the steep increase in the number of internet users has attracted the attention of cybercriminals. This has further led to a spike in the rate of cybercrimes in the region.
Statistics Showing the Severity of Cyber Crimes in the Middle East
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What Must Organizations in the Middle East Do to Stay Protected?
As organizations in the region are being hit by different kinds of cyber attacks every other day, the prospect of cybersecurity in the region has never been bleaker. Ranging from high-value CEO frauds and disruptive ransomware attacks to stealthy data breaches, the Middle East is on its way to becoming a hotspot of cybercriminal activity.
Here are a few recent statistics showing just how prevalent cybercrime actually is in this region:
As per a study conducted by the Ponemon Institute, $6.53 million is the average loss per organization in the Middle East due to a data breach incident, as compared to a much lower global average incident loss of $3.86 million.
According to a report from Middle East Business, more than 2.57 million phishing attacks were detected across the Middle East in a year.
The UAE is the world's second-most targeted country for cybercrime, costing it an estimated $1.4 billion per year.
With ransomware and phishing incidents rising in frequency, the UAE witnessed a 250% increase in cyber attacks in 2020.
To understand the extent of damage the Middle East has already sustained at the hands of cybercrime, here is a list of a few major cyber attacks in the region that occurred recently:
RIPE NCC, the regional internet registry for the Middle East, Europe, and Central Asia, revealed that it suffered a credential stuffing attack that affected its single-sign-on (SSO) platform. The attack caused its networks to be knocked offline. However, no evidence of any compromised SSO accounts has come to light so far.
It was recently discovered that a cyber attack campaign has been targeting government agencies in the UAE and numerous sectors located in other parts of the Middle East. This malicious activity is believed to be associated with Static Kitten, the Iran-nexus cyberespionage group. This new campaign has been masquerading as the UAE National Council and the Kuwaiti government.
Ever since the arrival of the pandemic, WhatsApp phishing has been on the rise and many UAE residents are becoming victims of these attacks. With so many businesses moving to WhatsApp and even banks using it, this application has become a popular target among cybercriminals.
In October 2020, Phosphorus, an Iranian threat actor, launched a series of cyberattacks on more than 100 high-profile individuals, who were the potential attendees of the Think 20 Summit in Saudi Arabia and Munich Security Conference.
The Twitter account of a state-run news agency in Kuwait KUNA was hacked and a false tweet was sent out. This tweet stated that the US forces were planning to move out from the Arifjan base in three days. The information was clearly untrue since the Arifjan base serves as the main base for the US army in Kuwait and houses thousands of troops.
With the threat actors' persistent efforts of scamming organizations out of data and money, it has become imperative for businesses in the Middle East to take the appropriate measures to protect their interests. Here are a few ways of shielding your organizations against these malicious attacks:
While protecting your organization's IT infrastructure with firewalls and cutting-edge cyber security solutions is essential, it is equally important to make your employees impenetrable against cyber attacks. If you don't take measures to stop your employees from falling for a cyber attack, they can take your entire organization down with them. The best way to make your employees cyber resilient is by generating cyber security awareness and educating them in the art of identifying and avoiding cyber attack attempts.
Get a phishing incident response tool to enable your employees to report malicious or suspicious-looking emails right away. Doing this can go a long way in protecting your business against email-based cyber threats.
Utilize standard email authentication protocols like DKIM, SPF, and DMARC to support the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) and protect your company's email domain against forgery and impersonation.
Taking periodic backup of all your business data can significantly help in keeping your data safe and ensure swift recovery in case of loss. Make sure the backup is stored securely outside your network or offline for absolute protection.
Install all the latest software patches, security updates, and antivirus in all the systems to keep malicious actors out. Also, make sure all your software and hardware are up-to-date and running efficiently to eliminate any vulnerabilities.
These measures can help you secure your organization against all kinds of prevalent and emerging cyber threats. So, it is high time to strengthen your defenses before you lose it all.
So, what do you think about emerging cyber attacks in Middle East?
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This sugar addiction of mine has gone on for a little too long, and believe me…I'm well aware of how it could play out (health wise) if I continue feeding the beast, but it's not like I want to willingly rot out all of my molars, make a daily date with an insulin-delivering needle or offer fuel to cancer cells lurking in the shadows. There's just something about the sweet stuff that makes me feel…well…all warm and fuzzy inside. Some people wrestle with cigarette habits, others knock back cocktails without thinking twice, and then there's me -- I've never met a sweet treat that I didn't truly love to bits.
Sugar even comes from a plant, so how bad could it actually be? Just 22 atoms of hydrogen, 12 atoms of carbon and 11 atoms of oxygen, all rolled into one singularly sweet molecule. Infinite medical studies have determined that while nom-noming on a steady diet of sugar doesn't actually trigger diabetes, it can lead to excess body fat, which kind of stinks when your knees get all wobbly in its presence.
But when you're addicted to nibbling on something sweet (and the wave of endorphins that accompany that indulgence), you conveniently forget about the sobering consequences of such a daily action. Instead, you find yourself declaring over and over again that tomorrow you'll finally cut it out of your diet. That's it. No more fooling around. Oh wait…just one more time. Garghhhh!
For all the sugar freaks out there, I hope that this summary of the top natural sweetening alternatives will help you to make smarter dietary choices that don't smack of sacrifice or chemical yucksville. I, for one, am certainly going to dabble in a few of these delights throughout the coming weeks and months. I may even bake with them, too!
Half as sweet as white table sugar, this thick, dark brown whole grain-derived syrup – made with soaked, sprouted barley that is strained and cooked – pours just like molasses but possesses its own distinctive, mild-n-malty flavor. If you're suspecting that it's integral to the beer industry, you'd be correct. Also known as malted cereal syrup, dark malt syrup, barley syrup or malt syrup, this natural sweetener is among the most nutritious and – dare I say, healthiest – of the alternative options available in grocery stores today due to its 100 naturally occurring enzymes and 3% protein content. Scoring a modest 42 on the glycemic index, its maltose is metabolized slowly in the body. Ideal when used in baked goods, it can be easily substituted in any recipe calling for rice bran syrup, molasses or white sugar (at a ratio of 1 1/3 cups of syrup for each cup of sugar – but be sure to decrease the liquid in your recipe by 1/4 ).
All the vegans in the house might want to make this fruit-based sweetener a regular part of their culinary repertoire…although it's delectable enough to tempt everyone else, too. While it's hard to believe that apples, lemon juice and a touch of cane sugar could meld into such a hot-and-bothered easily squeezable delight, the deep amber syrup that results is literally a dead-ringer for the real deal crafted by busy little bees. I know, I know…it has a little sugar in it, but it's well worth the splurge if you're looking for a little sweetening panache without the full-throttle spike. This cruelty-free product with its distinctive apple-y tang is as delicious as it is versatile and it's even a squidge more affordable than conventional honey, too . You really should give it a try. It's THAT good.
With a glycemic index of 55, black strap molasses – which contains B vitamins, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, calcium and copper -- is technically the nutritious 'sludge' that remains after sugar cane is processed into white refined table sugar, demonstrating that all sugar is not created equally. Offering alkalizing effects on the body, half of the sugar that a recipe calls for can be replaced with molasses (using 1 1/3 cups of molasses for 1 cup of sugar, plus a 5 tablespoon reduction in your recipe's overall liquid requirement).
What happens when brown rice starch is romanced by dried barley sprout enzymes? The resulting liquid is strained, cooked into a deep amber tone, filtered and subjected to a final water removal process so that it pours nice and thick, just the way that we like it. Aside from its nutty, butterscotch undertones, this naturally-produced sweetener is appealing because it is nutritionally beneficial (containing magnesium, iron and potassium) and offers a slowly absorbed source of energy, meaning that there is no risk of experiencing a sugar rush thanks to its relatively low glycemic index of 25. When using brown rice syrup in baked goods, expect them to be somewhat firm and crisp, using 1 1/3 cups for every cup of white sugar called for (plus cut the amount of liquid in your recipe by ¼ cup).
Obtained from the sap of the coco nucifera plant, pure coconut palm sugar has a flavor reminiscent of caramelized honey (with the added benefit of a vast array of micronutrients, B vitamins and minerals) and is regarded by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations as being among the most sustainably harvested sweeteners around. It also scores a 35 on the glycemic index, making it a slowly metabolized sweetener, but its relatively high fructose content serves as a reminder that even this sweetening alternative should be consumed in moderation.
Bursting with a high mineral and nutrient content (particularly folic acid and fiber), dates are naturally sweet, so it's hardly surprising that when they're dehydrated and ground up, the coarse sugar that they produce is just as lip-smacking good. The resulting mahogany crystals – which are unfortunately not low-glycemic -- can be substituted in the exact same ratio as standard white sugar, but if you're using it in any type of batter, a little hot water must be added to dissolve and distribute the natural sweetness throughout your recipe.
For 'part two' in this series, please check back later this week for the sweet conclusion.