Q TRAVEL – The German airline, Lufthansa, has announced that from March 2018 it will start operating two non stop flights per week between the Juan Santamaría International Airport in San Jose (SJO) and the Frankfurt airport (FRA), in the fifth-largest city of Germany and one of the world's leading financial centers.
The service from San Jose to the German city will be held Thursdays and Saturdays, with the first flight on March 29, 2018, on an Airbus A340-300 with a capacity of 279 seats in Business, Premium Economy and Economy classes.
The flight will leave SJO at 7:50 pm and land in Frankfurt at 3:10 pm the following day; the Frankfurt flight leaves at 1:45 pm and arrives in San Jose at 5:55 pm local time.
Flight time is approximately 11 hours.
In a presentation at the National Theater on Thursday, with the participation of President of Costa Rica, Luis Guillermo Solís and the Lufthansa Group vice president of sales for the Americas region, Tamur Goudarzi-Pour, the airline promotes the flight as the link with the Costa Rican capital city as "the green paradise of Central America".
For its part, the Costa Rican Tourism Institute – Instituto Costarricense de Turismo (ICT) – points out that this is the second – nonstop – connection offered by the company from Frankfurt to this region (the first is the connection from Frankfurt to Panama).
"Both connections complement each other perfectly. So now passengers will be able to fly to San Jose seven times a week from Frankfurt: twice non-stop with Lufthansa, or five times through Panama with a short flight with Copa Airlines, a Lufthansa partner," said the statement by the ICT.
The ICT also pointed out its achievements, in only a year and a half the country going from having one direct flight to Europe (Madrid by Iberia) to soon having seven.
Currently, nonstop flights to San Jose are to London (British Airways and Thomson); Paris (Air France), Zurich (Edelweiss); Amsterdam (KLM); and, Frankfurt and Munich (Condor).
What is the difference between "nonstop" and "direct" flights?
A nonstop flight does as its name suggests: flies from one airport to another without stopping. A direct flight, on the other hand, makes stops along the way. Often, passengers traveling on direct flights make a stop at a midpoint airport and remain seated on the plane while some passengers exit and others board.
Deutsche Lufthansa AG, commonly known as Lufthansa, is the largest German airline and, when combined with its subsidiaries, also the largest airline in Europe, in terms of fleet size, and the second largest airline in terms of passengers carried during 2016. It operates services to 18 domestic destinations and 197 international destinations in 78 countries across Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe, using a fleet of more than 270 aircraft.
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Q: Splash Screen is resizing when switching to Main Activity im currently working on an xamarin.forms application, which then will get shipped to android and ios.
In the end it is just an in app browser implementation of our website, so that cookie handling for our customers is secured.
Main Problem right now is that the splashscreen does a resize when switching to the main activity, at least that's what it looks like, this doesn't happen in the Android Emulator with android 9.0, but on my pixel 2 with android 10.
But see for yourself:

The Application has right now 2 Activities.
1.Splash Activity
[Activity(Theme ="@style/Theme.Splash", MainLauncher = true, NoHistory = true)]
public class SplashActivity : Activity
{
    protected override void OnCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState)
    {
        base.OnCreate(savedInstanceState);
        /*... shortend for readability ...*/
        StartActivity(typeof(MainActivity));
    }
}

*Main Activity

[Activity(Icon = "@drawable/icon", Theme = "@style/MainTheme.Base", MainLauncher = false)]
public class MainActivity : global::Xamarin.Forms.Platform.Android.FormsAppCompatActivity
{
    protected override void OnCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState)
    {
        base.OnCreate(savedInstanceState);
        Xamarin.Essentials.Platform.Init(this, savedInstanceState);
        global::Xamarin.Forms.Forms.Init(this, savedInstanceState);
        LoadApplication(new App());
    }
    /* ... some more stuff... */
}

*My Styles.xml

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
<resources>
  <style name="Theme.Splash" parent="@android:style/Theme.NoTitleBar.Fullscreen">
    <item name="android:windowBackground">@drawable/splash_screen</item>
    <item name="android:windowFullscreen">true</item>
    <item name="android:windowActionBar">true</item>
  </style>

  <!-- Base theme applied no matter what API -->
  <style name="MainTheme.Base" parent="@android:style/Theme.NoTitleBar.Fullscreen">

    <!--If you are using revision 22.1 please use just windowNoTitle. Without android:-->
    <item name="windowNoTitle">true</item>
    <!--We will be using the toolbar so no need to show ActionBar-->
    <item name="windowActionBar">false</item>
    <!-- Set theme colors from https://aka.ms/material-colors -->
    <!-- colorPrimary is used for the default action bar background -->
    <item name="colorPrimary">#2196F3</item>
    <!-- colorPrimaryDark is used for the status bar -->
    <item name="colorPrimaryDark">#1976D2</item>
    <!-- colorAccent is used as the default value for colorControlActivated
         which is used to tint widgets -->
    <item name="colorAccent">#FF4081</item>
    <!-- You can also set colorControlNormal, colorControlActivated
         colorControlHighlight and colorSwitchThumbNormal. -->

    <item name="android:datePickerDialogTheme">@style/AppCompatDialogStyle</item>
  </style>

  <style name="AppCompatDialogStyle" parent="Theme.AppCompat.Light.Dialog">
    <item name="colorAccent">#FF4081</item>
  </style>
</resources>

Any Ideas why this happens and how to prevent that would be appreciated.
Thanks in Advance
* Update  *
splash_screen.xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<layer-list xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android">
  <item>
    <color android:color="#fff"/>
  </item>
  <item>
    <bitmap
        android:src="@drawable/alwbg"
        android:tileMode="disabled"
        android:gravity="center"/>
  </item>
</layer-list>

A: It looks like the Developer instrumentation is the cause for the flicker
When i disabled it, it won't appear anymore.
How to disable the Developer Instrumentation:
(VS 2019)

A: I couldn't find the setting that @Isparia pointed out, so I tried running it in production mode. It appears that this issue does not happen in production mode, only in development. So I don't have to worry about this issue showing up for my users, even though I was seeing it in development.

A: You should try the solution as explained here:
https://stackoverflow.com/a/68343569/9210028
Basically, just set the application theme in the android project to the splash screen theme.

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Cave Story 3D Boxart, Release Date, and Website Announced.
You probably the one-man-made epic indie game when it was released a few years ago for free. You probably played it when it was re-released for the Wii and downloadable for the DSi. Now get ready to pay full retail price for… Cave Story 3D!!!
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Cave Story 3D is set to drop on August 9th, 2011. Check out the official website HERE.


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The Oslo conference has ended in something close to euphoria, with a very clear and strong summary from Norwegian Foreign Minister Eide, and an offer from Mexico to host a followup conference that build upon the new humanitarian perspective that has come to define the nuclear weapons issue for the State and civil society participants here. ICAN's role was recognized and applauded by the chair and by numerous delegations, and outside the hotel was one of the first demonstrations I've seen in a long time thanking Norway and the other States for what they've accomplished here, rather than protesting something. I'm holding up a dinner celebration, so will post this now and write something more reflective later.


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What We Learned From Warriors vs Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers needed to have big games from guards CJ McCollum and Damian Lillard if they were to have any hope of taking down the Golden State Warriors or at the least, making it a competitive series. Prior to the start of the series, Lillard even boasted that he was confident that Portland could take down the Dubs in six games. Coming off a stretch where the Blazers were nearly lights out in making the playoffs, it seemed that they had momentum going into the matchup for the second year in a row to make for an enjoyable series.
Reality is cruel however. The reality is that the Blazers just aren't at the level of the Warriors yet.
Despite a series that saw Warriors head coach Steve Kerr go down with what his doctors described as an "illness" and missing forward Kevin Durant for Game 3 back in Portland, the Warriors turned to their previous playoff experience and proved equal to the upset-minded Blazers, taking the series in four games.
It seemed no matter what the Blazers tried, the Warriors had the antidote. In Game 1, Golden State was withstood McCollum's career day and still managed to win the game by double digits.
The Warriors, showed championship resolve and wiped out the Blazers in front of their own crowd. If there were any questions about a malaise or hangover from last year's loss in the NBA Finals to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State made its first statement in erasing those doubts.
The Blazers showed composure and guts in finishing the season so strong in order to get into the postseason. The pairing of Lillard and McCollum also proved to be in the same elite-echelon of Warriors guards Klay Thompson and Steph Curry, matching them shot for shot for the majority of the series. Portland has a bright future and with a couple of free agent additions this offseason will continue to rise.
For as bright a future the Blazers have, the Warriors' time is now; this series proved Golden State is just much better at the moment. With a motivated Curry, Draymond Green proving why he is a worthy candidate for Defensive Player of the Year again and role players like JaVale McGee playing outside of expectation, the Warriors are the team to beat for the present.
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If you want to find out more about one of our favorite outdoors products, stick around for this Rinsekit review!
As much as we love camping and soaking in the sun on a summer beach day, dealing with being covered in dirt and sand can get pretty annoying.
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So whether you're at the beach, in the woods, or on top of mountain, the Rinsekit can be there with you so that a great shower is only a button click away.
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The heater sets the Rinsekit apart from just about every product out there. In addition to the original Rinsekit, a heater accessory can be attached so that you can have warm water wherever you are! It works like a rechargeable battery and helps to heat up the water in the chamber to a nice 100-degrees Fahrenheit. The beautiful thing is, you can also save that hot water for the whole family, as the insulated tank will keep it at that temperature for hours on end.
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Have no fear if you don't have access to a hose! If you're out camping, Rinsekit has made it possible to fill up using the pressure of a bike pump with their field kit. If you live in an apartment and don't have a hose anywhere near, you can also get a sink adapter so you can fill up using the pressure from any faucet in your home.
Lastly, a great advantage of the Rinsekit is that all the materials are BPA-free. This means that not only is it great to use as a shower, but you can also safely use it as drinking water. These BPA-free materials are safe from rust and corrosion as well, so even if you forget to dry it off when you're done, everything will be fine!
Helio is another very popular portable pressurized sprayer on the market that is definitely one of the biggest competitors for Rinsekit.
With that being said, both of them have their own pros and cons.
For starters, Helio has the bigger tank of the two at 2.91 gallons. This means that it can store more water for longer showers without the need to refill as much. The pressure system works a little differently as well. Instead of using a hose or a faucet to add pressure to the chamber, you use a foot pump that is located on the bottom of the tank.
You can add hot water to the Helio or leave it out in the sun to absorb heat, though that's about it. Unlike the Rinsekit, is does not have an extra accessory for heating water. That is easily the biggest advantage Rinsekit has over Helio.
As for the construction, the Helio is completely different. It is essentially a welded polyurethane bag that collapses when there isn't water in it. So in terms of portability, the Helio really takes the cake. While the hose on the Helio is 7-feet long, a foot longer than the hose on the Rinsekit, it isn't nearly as versatile and does not come with any extra pressure settings. This pretty much makes Helio a one-trick-pony.
How does the Rinsekit work?
Rinsekit has a cool design that can store and trap pressure for long periods of time. When you fill something up with a spigot, not only are you getting water, but you're also getting a fair amount of pressure. When that pressure enters the chamber of the Rinsekit, it naturally compresses the air and creates a highly compressed bubble inside. Think of it like a balloon filled with air. When you seal off the valve, that pressure is then directed into the hose. This means that when you open the nozzle, the compressed air pushes the water out and into the open. Simple gravitational science.
How do you know when you've completely filled your Rinsekit?
The fill time on this thing is super short (about 20 seconds) so there is really no reason to start filling and leave for a minute. Water will just stop flowing into the chamber and it will be done. Unlike a balloon, if you overfill it, it isn't going to pop!
How do I install the heating battery component onto my Rinsekit?
Start by taking off the lid of your Rinsekit and twisting the drain plug counter-clockwise until it pops off. Make sure that you have drained all of the water out of it before moving onto the actual installation. The heating battery probe will fit perfectly into the drain plug by inserting it and turning it clockwise until it locks in place. Because the probe is attached to a timer with a cord, you'll want to make sure that it spins clockwise with the probe as well so you don't twist and mangle the cord. This is all done very gently as to not end up threading drain plug. Once you've done that, use a wrench and tighten it a bit to make sure there are no loose ends for leakage. Now you can use it like you normally would, except now with heated water! Make sure to only turn the heating device on when there is water inside of the chamber, as using it when the Rinsekit is empty could do some pretty nasty damage.
Is the heating device safe?
The device is perfectly safe if you use it correctly! Rinsekit recommends only letting the timer run for 90 minutes AT MOST. Make sure that you always test out your water for the temperature before diving in for a shower. If the water is too hot (over 120-degrees Fahrenheit) it can severely burn your skin.
Having a portable pressurized shower should certainly not be a make or break need for camping or outdoor extravaganzas, as humans have been going out into the wilderness for hundreds of years without access to pressurized water.
Some people even love the idea of being caked with dirt out in the raw reality that is the outdoors. But, for those of us who just want the luxury of being able to clean off quickly, easily, efficiently, and comfortably, cannot deny that the Rinsekit is an awesome little product that can give us a fine perk of civilization no matter where we are in the world.


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package models;

import static org.fest.assertions.Assertions.assertThat;
import static org.fest.assertions.Fail.fail;

import controllers.UserApp;
import org.joda.time.DateTime;
import org.junit.*;
import utils.PasswordReset;

import java.util.Map;

public class PasswordResetTest extends ModelTest<PasswordReset> {

    @Before
    public void setUp() throws Exception {
        PasswordReset.resetHashMap.clear();
    }

    @Test
    public void testGenerateResetHash() throws Exception {
        //Given
        String userId = "doortts";

        //When
        String hashString = PasswordReset.generateResetHash(userId);

        //Then
        assertThat(hashString).describedAs("SHA1 character size").hasSize(40);
    }

    @Test
    public void testAddHashToResetTable() throws Exception {
        //Given
        String userId = "doortts";
        String hashString = PasswordReset.generateResetHash(userId);

        //When
        PasswordReset.addHashToResetTable(userId, hashString);

        //Then
        assertThat(getHashString(userId)).isEqualTo(hashString);
    }

    @Test
    public void testInvalidateResetHash() throws Exception {
        //Given
        String userId = "doortts";
        String hashString = PasswordReset.generateResetHash(userId);
        PasswordReset.addHashToResetTable(userId, hashString);

        //When
        boolean result = invalidateResetHash(userId);

        //Then
        assertThat(result).isTrue();
        assertThat(getHashString(userId)).isNull();
    }

    @Test
    public void testIsHashExists() {
        //Given
        String userId = "doortts";
        String hashString = PasswordReset.generateResetHash(userId);
        PasswordReset.addHashToResetTable(userId, hashString);

        //When
        boolean result = hashStringExist(userId);

        //Then
        assertThat(result).isTrue();
    }

    @Test
    public void testIsHashExists_not() {
        //Given
        String userId = "doortts";

        //When
        boolean result = hashStringExist(userId);

        //Then
        assertThat(result).isFalse();
    }

    @Test
    public void testIsValidResetHash_notExists() {
        //Given
        String userId = "doortts";

        // When // Then
        assertThat(PasswordReset.isValidResetHash("sfalkjsd")).isFalse();
    }

    @Test
    public void testIsValidResetHash_expiredHash() {
        //Given
        String userId = "doortts";
        String hashString = PasswordReset.generateResetHash(userId);
        PasswordReset.addHashToResetTable(userId, hashString);
        Map<String, Long> timetable = getResetHashTimetable();
        DateTime current = new DateTime();

        //When //forced assume that time has passed
        timetable.remove(hashString);
        timetable.put(hashString, current.minusSeconds(PasswordReset.HASH_EXPIRE_TIME_MILLISEC +1000).getMillis());

        //Then
        assertThat(PasswordReset.isValidResetHash(hashString)).isFalse();
    }

    @Test
    public void testIsValidResetHash_evertythingOK() {
        //Given
        String userId = "doortts";
        String hashString = PasswordReset.generateResetHash(userId);
        PasswordReset.addHashToResetTable(userId, hashString);

        //When
        boolean result = PasswordReset.isValidResetHash(hashString);

        //Then
        assertThat(result).isTrue();
    }

    @Test
    public void testResetPassword() {
        //Given
        String userId = "doortts";
        String newPassword = "whffudy";
        String hashString = PasswordReset.generateResetHash(userId);
        PasswordReset.addHashToResetTable(userId, hashString);

        //When
        boolean result = PasswordReset.resetPassword(hashString, newPassword);

        //Then
        assertThat(result).isTrue();
        assertThat(UserApp.authenticateWithPlainPassword(userId, newPassword).isAnonymous()).isFalse();
    }

    @Test
    public void testResetPassword_wrongHash() {
        //Given
        String userId = "doortts";
        String newPassword = "whffudy";
        String hashString = PasswordReset.generateResetHash(userId);
        PasswordReset.addHashToResetTable(userId, hashString);

        //When
        String wrongHash = "sfdlkjafslfjsda";
        boolean result = PasswordReset.resetPassword(wrongHash, newPassword);

        //Then
        assertThat(result).isFalse();
        assertThat(UserApp.authenticateWithPlainPassword(userId, newPassword).isAnonymous()).isTrue();
    }

    private static boolean hashStringExist(String loginId) {
        return getHashString(loginId) != null;
    }

    private static String getHashString(String loginId) {
        return PasswordReset.resetHashMap.get(loginId);
    }

    /**
     * 특정 loginId의 hashString을 제거한다.
     *
     * testability를 위해 만들어졌을 뿐 특별히 사용되는 곳은 없다.
     *
     * @param loginId
     * @return 정상 제거 여부
     */
    public static boolean invalidateResetHash(String loginId) {
        String targetIdToReset = PasswordReset.resetHashMap.get(loginId);
        if (targetIdToReset == null){
            return false;
        }

        PasswordReset.resetHashMap.remove(loginId);
        return true;
    }

    /**
     * {@code HashMap<hashString, millisecond>}을 돌려준다.
     *
     * 현재는 test코드 이외에서는 특별히 사용할 곳이 없다.
     *
     * @return
     */
    private static Map<String, Long> getResetHashTimetable(){
        return PasswordReset.resetHashTimetable;
    }
}

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How to Recover when Losing Your Break!
Have you ever placed a spectator's card back into the deck and then accidentally lose your break? Maybe a heckler shoved their card back in or asked to shuffle the cards? You have no idea where their card is or even which one they chose! What do you do? Find out how Michael O'Brien recovers in this weeks advice for magicians segment.
It is always a good idea to have some sort of contingency plan incase you accidentally lose your spectator's card. Whether it be an invisible deck, or using good ol' sleight of hand, you should be able to recover from this. If the card is signed it is even easier because at least you can easily figure out the which card they chose. The easiest way to do this is simply to figure out which card they chose, control it, then secretly produce it from some impossible location. What is your GO TO way to get out of a tough spot? Enjoy!!!


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Main » 2014 » July » 17 » Iroko Pharmaceuticals Announces New Strategic Agreement to Commercialize ZORVOLEX® in Brazil
Iroko Pharmaceuticals Announces New Strategic Agreement to Commercialize ZORVOLEX® in Brazil
PHILADELPHIA - Wednesday, July 16th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Iroko Pharmaceuticals, LLC, a global specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to advancing the science of analgesia, today announced that its affiliate, Iroko Pharmaceuticals Inc., has signed a licensing agreement with EMS around the exclusive rights to market and sell ZORVOLEX® (diclofenac) capsules in Brazil. EMS will be responsible for obtaining regulatory and pricing approval, as well as the marketing and supply of the medication, in that territory. ZORVOLEX was approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in October 2013 for the treatment of mild to moderate acute pain in adults and is now available by prescription. ZORVOLEX is not currently approved for marketing in any other country.
"This new strategic partnership will allow us to utilize the expertise and knowledge of EMS to further expand access and availability of ZORVOLEX to regions outside of the United States where patients continue to have needs for additional treatment options for acute pain," said John Vavricka, President and CEO of Iroko Pharmaceuticals.
Iroko will continue to retain all marketing rights to ZORVOLEX in the United States. In late 2013, Iroko entered into strategic agreements with Algorithm SAL and PT Pratapa Nirmala (Fahrenheit), under which the two companies obtained the exclusive rights to market and sell ZORVOLEX in countries in the Middle East, North Africa (MENA) and Indonesia, respectively.
"As a company that is committed to bringing new treatment options to people living in Brazil, we are pleased to be entering into such an agreement with Iroko, which will offer ZORVOLEX access to patients and prescribers throughout the country. Expanding EMS's operations into innovation-driven segments is a strategy defined by EMS in order to maintain its differentiation in the Brazilian market and its leadership position," said Marcus Sanchez, Vice President of Institutional Marketing of EMS.
About ZORVOLEX
ZORVOLEX is the first low dose FDA-approved NSAID developed using proprietary SoluMatrix Fine Particle Technology™ that is now available by prescription. ZORVOLEX contains diclofenac as submicron particles that are approximately 20 times smaller than their original size. The reduction in particle size provides an increased surface area, leading to faster dissolution. ZORVOLEX was developed to align with recommendations from FDA and several professional medical organizations that NSAIDs be used at the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals. ZORVOLEX is not approved for the treatment of osteoarthritis pain. A supplemental New Drug Application seeking approval for this indication is currently being reviewed by FDA. For more information, visit www.ZORVOLEX.com.
ZORVOLEX is indicated for the treatment of mild to moderate acute pain in adults.
Important Safety Information about ZORVOLEX
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, myocardial infarction, and stroke, which can be fatal. This risk may increase with duration of use. Patients with cardiovascular disease or risk factors for cardiovascular disease may be at greater risk.
ZORVOLEX is contraindicated for the treatment of perioperative pain in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.
Gastrointestinal Risk
NSAIDs cause an increased risk of serious gastrointestinal adverse events including bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of the stomach or intestines, which can be fatal. These events can occur at any time during use and without warning symptoms. Elderly patients are at greater risk for serious gastrointestinal events.
ZORVOLEX is contraindicated in patients with: a known hypersensitivity to diclofenac or its inactive ingredients; a history of asthma, urticaria, or other allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs.
ZORVOLEX should be used at the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals.
Elevation of one or more liver tests may occur during therapy with ZORVOLEX. Physicians should measure transaminases (ALT and AST) periodically in patients receiving long-term therapy with ZORVOLEX. ZORVOLEX should be discontinued immediately if abnormal liver tests persist or worsen.
NSAIDS, including ZORVOLEX, can lead to the new onset or worsening of existing hypertension which may contribute to the increased incidence of cardiovascular events. Blood pressure should be monitored closely during treatment with ZORVOLEX. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive activity of thiazides, loop diuretics, ACE inhibitors and angiotensin II antagonists.
Fluid retention and edema have been observed in some patients taking NSAIDs. ZORVOLEX should be used with caution in patients with fluid retention or heart failure.
Long-term administration of NSAIDs can result in renal papillary necrosis and other renal injury. ZORVOLEX should be used with caution in patients at greatest risk of this reaction, including the elderly, those with impaired renal function, heart failure, liver dysfunction, and those taking diuretics and ACE inhibitors.
Treatment with ZORVOLEX in patients with advanced renal disease is not recommended.
Anaphylactoid reactions may occur in patients with the aspirin triad or in patients without prior exposure to ZORVOLEX and should be discontinued immediately if an anaphylactoid reaction occurs.
NSAIDs can cause serious skin adverse events such as exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens – Johnson Syndrome (SJS), and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), which can be fatal. ZORVOLEX should be discontinued if rash or other signs of local skin reaction occur.
Starting at 30 weeks gestation, ZORVOLEX and other NSAIDs should be avoided by pregnant women as premature closure of the ductus arteriosus in the fetus may occur.
Concomitant administration of diclofenac and aspirin or anticoagulants is not generally recommended because of the risk of increased GI bleeding higher than users of either drug alone.
Most common adverse reactions in clinical trials (incidence =2%) include: edema, nausea, headache, dizziness, vomiting, constipation, pruritus, flatulence, pain in extremity, and dyspepsia.
ZORVOLEX capsules do not result in an equivalent systemic exposure to diclofenac as other oral formulations. Therefore, do not substitute similar dosing strengths of other diclofenac products for ZORVOLEX.
Please see full Prescribing Information for additional important safety and dosing information.
EMS is the largest pharmaceutical company in Brazil, a market leader and second largest pharmaceutical company in Latin America1. With 50 years of experience, the company specializes in producing branded and generic prescription drugs, as well as over-the-counter medications, for a wide range of therapeutic categories. Radical innovation, with initiatives and investments in the U.S. market, as well as incremental innovation and biotech drugs segment, are also among the laboratory's outlook for continued growth in the coming years. The medications developed and manufactured by EMS are marketed in Brazil and exported to more than 40 countries.
About Iroko Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Iroko is a global specialty pharmaceutical company, based in Philadelphia, dedicated to advancing the science of analgesia. The company develops and globally commercializes pharmaceutical products. In addition to the Iroko products that are marketed worldwide, the company has a robust pipeline of investigational low dose NSAID products being developed using iCeutica Inc.'s proprietary SoluMatrix Fine Particle Technology™. For more information, visit www.iroko.com.
SoluMatrix Fine Particle Technology™ is a trademark of iCeutica Inc., and the technology is licensed to Iroko for exclusive use in NSAIDs.
SoluMatrix® is a trademark of iCeutica Pty Ltd and is licensed to Iroko.
_______________________ 1 IMS Health 2013
for Iroko Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Jessica Donnelly, 212-798-9819
Iroko Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Kate de Santis, 267-546-1682


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MetLife leases 2.95 lakh sq ft office space in Noida, Real Estate News, ET RealEstate
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BENGALURU: Global insurance provider, MetLife has leased 2,90, 000 sqft office space in Embassy Oxygen, Noida to expand its business.
The new facility that is expected to go live soon and can seat 2750. According to the market sources, the Metlife will be paying an average rental of Rs 60 per sft in Embassy Oxygen.
"The new facility will work as a global capacity centre for the insurance giant and will support it's US operations, " said people aware of the deal.
MetLife did not respond to an email sent by ET.
Embassy Oxygen is a 3.3 mn sft office building, part of the Embassy REIT. Other tenants in the property includes Optum Global, NTT Data, GlobalLogic EXL, Sapient Consulting.
Vikaash Khdloya, Deputy CEO and COO, said that there has been a healthy demand for an office. "We are working on a number of new leasing enquiries and RFPs though these are likely to take couple of quarters to move to conclusion. While today's immediate occupier focus is business continuity and employee safety, we see return of robust office demand and healthy rental growth over the coming quarters given de-densification and ever increasing need for technology supported solutions."
However, he did not confirm.
During H1 2020, gross absorption in Delhi-NCR fell 27% YOY to 3.2 million sq feet. Majority of the leasing activity was led by NOIDA that accounted for 56% of the total leasing in the region said Colliers International in it's latest report.
"We foresee the markets to pick up in H2, 2020 as most transactions for Q2 have been pushed to the second half and majority of occupiers have now started taking decisions about their real estate portfolios", said Sanjay Chatrath, Managing Director, North India at Colliers International India.
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We'll be running a film screening of Ovarian Psychos!, a documentary about a women's bike gang in Los Angeles. We'll be showing it at the great DIY Space for London off the Old Kent Road on the 10th September at 5pm. We'll be running bike skillshares for an hour and the film will start at 6pm.
Ovarian Psycos! are an unapologetic bicycle crew of young Latinas from Eastside Los Angeles. This documentary follows members of the gang as they head out on their monthly ride reclaiming their neighbourhood and creating safer streets for women. At first only attracting a few local women, the Ovarian Psycos have since inspired a crowd of locals to challenge the stereotypical expectations of femininity and be a visible force along the barrios and boulevards of Los Angeles. The film intimately explores the impact of the group's brand of feminism on neighborhood women and communities as they confront the injustice, racism, and violence in their lives.


Looking back at the year 2018, as people do this time of year, I had a little look at the predicted food trends. Most of these were quite confusing, I must have missed all of them. They mentioned floral flavours and mushroom superfood, rosé chocolate and making a taco out of everything. Did you notice any of these? When I think of food trends of the year I mainly remember unicorns, rainbows, mermaids, matcha, buddha bowls and putting avocado or pink Himalayan salt on desserts. There may have been some unicorn cupcakes and avocado spinach gazpacho on this blog, but other than that it was very little trendy.
Honestly what is the point in making something everyone else is already making? Did we really need hundreds of takes on rainbow grilled cheese sandwiches? What did you think of the food trends this year? What do you think will be trending next year? Hopefully the smart cooking trend will grow so we create less waste, which seems a lot more useful and resourceful than colourful cheese. There will probably be some totally weird ones such as dessert burritos or churro donuts. Sorry, that last one was me. Here are a few of my favourite food experiments this year, maybe you have missed some of them.
Looking back I would like to take a moment to everybody who has subscribed and read this blog. Experimenting with new recipes and writing these blog posts is a lot of fun and it brings me a lot of joy when you like them as well. So thank you very much. I wish you a very happy new year, have fun and get home safe.


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Q: React Native won't run in Android device I just started to learn React Native. I was trying to run my react-native-cli apps to my phone it already install to my phone but it won't run. Here's the details:

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*I'm using Xiaomi Redmi 4x

*USB Debugging on

*Install via USB on

*USB Debugging(Security Setting) on

*Verify apps over USB on

*Turn on MIUI optimization has been disabled

When I execute react-native run-android it run well, and the app is installed in my device but the app won't run in my device and I got this error in terminal
BUILD SUCCESSFUL in 54s
27 actionable tasks: 2 executed, 25 up-to-date
info Connecting to the development server...
debug Running command "C:\Users\Handa-Kun\AppData\Local\Android\Sdk;C:\Users\Handa-Kun\AppData\Local\Android\Sdk\platform-tools;/platform-tools/adb reverse tcp:8081 tcp:8081"
warn Failed to connect to development server using "adb reverse": spawnSync C:\Users\Handa-Kun\AppData\Local\Android\Sdk;C:\Users\Handa-Kun\AppData\Local\Android\Sdk\platform-tools;/platform-tools/adb ENOENT
info Starting the app...
debug Running command "C:\Users\Handa-Kun\AppData\Local\Android\Sdk;C:\Users\Handa-Kun\AppData\Local\Android\Sdk\platform-tools;/platform-tools/adb shell
am start -n com.appkedua/com.appkedua.MainActivity"
The filename, directory name, or volume label syntax is incorrect.
error Failed to start the app.
Error: Command failed: C:\Users\Handa-Kun\AppData\Local\Android\Sdk;C:\Users\Handa-Kun\AppData\Local\Android\Sdk\platform-tools;/platform-tools/adb shell
am start -n com.appkedua/com.appkedua.MainActivity
    at makeError (F:\react-native\AppKedua\node_modules\execa\index.js:174:9)

I've been lurking in Stack Overflow and Google but I couldn't find the answer.

A: it seems problem with your ANDROID HOME path, you can try this
execute following commmand
set ANDROID_HOME=c:/Users/whoever/AppData/Local/Android/Sdk
for detail explanation please go to React Native adb reverse ENOENT


New York State's Medical Marijuana Program allows patients who suffer from specific serious conditions who also have a condition clinically associated with, or a complication of, the serious condition to be certified by a practitioner to receive medical marijuana products for medical use. Practitioners must complete a New York State Department of Health (Department) approved course and register with the Department to certify patients. Practitioners must consult the New York State Prescription Monitoring Program Registry prior to issuing a certification to a patient for medical marijuana.
Patients who are certified by their practitioners must apply to the Department to obtain a registry identification card. During the patient registration process, certified patients may designate up to two caregivers to obtain and possess medical marijuana products on their behalf. Caregivers who are designated during the patient registration process must also separately register with the Department in order to obtain a registry identification card. Certified patients and designated caregivers who have been issued a registry identification card may visit one of the registered organizations' dispensing facilities in New York State to purchase approved medical marijuana products. Click here to learn more about registered organizations in New York State. The Department retains the authority to revoke registrations of registered organizations that fail to meet New York State's regulatory requirements at any time. Registrations are valid for two years from the date of issuance.


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Abbas: Palestinians will sever all relations with the US and Israel
BY Flyn Braun	 February 1, 2020 10:43 pm GMT+0300 321 Views
The head of the PA does not agree with the peace plan of Trump.
The head of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas, said that his administration will sever all relations, including security cooperation, with Israel and the United States because of disagreement with the plan for a peaceful settlement of the Middle East conflict proposed this week by US President Donald Trump.
Speaking in Cairo at a meeting of Arab League foreign Ministers, Abbas said he would never accept the terms proposed by Trump. According to Abbas, he will not negotiate with Israel based on this plan. The Palestinian leader said he would not communicate with Trump either.
Both the leadership of the Palestinian Authority and the radical Hamas movement that controls the Gaza strip have previously rejected the peace plan. Saudi Arabia and Egypt praised the US President's efforts to find a way out of the conflict and called on both sides of the conflict to study the US proposals, but did not directly support them. Iran and Syria, in particular, unequivocally rejected Trump's plan.
The plan, which Trump called the "deal of the century," calls for the creation of an independent Palestinian state, but only in parts of the West Bank and Gaza. According to the plan, the Jordan valley should go to Israel; in addition, Jerusalem should become the unified and indivisible capital of Israel (although East Jerusalem is also mentioned as the capital of the Palestinian state).
The plan also provides for the allocation of up to $ 50 billion to Palestine. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu supported the plan. The Palestinians, however, consider many of its provisions unacceptable. Abbas said at a meeting in Cairo that he "will not sell Jerusalem." Protests were held in the West Bank on Friday.


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Tag: Magi
No One Goes Away from Jesus Unchanged
The video below is a 2008 Coca-Cola commercial that takes up the theme of the star of Christmas.
Let us review the impact that the star of Christmas had on the wise men, the Magi.
The star moved them to seek meaning outside themselves; it made them look out and up.
The star called them beyond what was familiar in their own country and world and expanded their horizons toward Christ and His Kingdom.
The star summoned them to seek Christ, and when they found Him, to worship Him.
The star drew them to be generous to a poor family in Bethlehem; they made sacrifices as they lay costly gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh before the Lord.
The star roused them to conversion; they "returned to their country by another route," following the straight and narrow path rather than the wide and destructive one.
Yes, no one encounters Jesus Christ and goes away unchanged. A blind man went away able to see, the deaf to hear, the lame to walk. The hungry went away satisfied, the ignorant instructed, the guilty forgiven, sinners converted.
The call of the nations to change and to new life began with a star. The light of the star opens the way to the Light of World, Jesus. The star of my life is Jesus.
In the commercial below we see Santa (a name that means "Holy One") sending forth a star, one that touches people and radiates a light that transforms them.
A woman sees the light of that star and is able to forgive her husband and be reconciled with him.
A young soccer player sees the light of that star, surrenders his pride, and steps aside to let another share in and get a shot at glory.
A young girl sees the light of that star and, giving up some of her own beauty, seeks to beautify a public park for others.
A museum guard sees the light of that star and shows mercy to the guard dog with him (this was a silly one).
A father sees the light of that star and allows his son a moment of growth.
Yes, there is something about that star that changes everyone who looks at it. They become more forgiving, more gracious, more aware of others, more connected to others, more loving. The light of the star, and the light of the world, is Jesus. His light is meant to have that same effect—and more besides.
In the background of the commercial an old Elvis song plays: "Wise men say only fools rush in, but I can't help falling in love with you. Shall I stay? Would it be a sin if I can't help falling in love with you?"
Of course the love that is symbolized by the star is not the romantic love of the song but the brotherly and agape love that Christ gives. Like the Magi who found Christ by the star, no one sees the star of Jesus and encounters Him and then goes away unchanged. Indeed, if we authentically encounter Christ, we are equipped to love, just as the people in this commercial are. We are equipped to forgive, to bring healing, to help others find strength and glory in the truth, and to come to full maturity in Christ. A person who knows Jesus and has encountered Him cannot help loving others, not in some merely sentimental way, but with a strong and vigorous love rooted in the truth. This is the same love that Jesus has for us all.
At the end of the commercial is an exhortation in Spanish that translates as follows: "Give the world the best of you." The best of me is Jesus.
Who Were the Magi?
The Gospel of Matthew says, After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem (Mat 2:1). Matthew uses the Greek term μάγοι, (magoi) and notes simply that they came from the east.
Exactly what "Magi" are is debated. The Greeks of antiquity (ca. 450 B.C.) used the term to refer to a priestly class of men among the Medes and later the Persians, but in later centuries it was used in a wider sense; it came to be applied to men skilled in hidden knowledge and magic. By 200 B.C., its meaning would include men skilled in astronomy and those given to visons and the interpretation of dreams. This expanded definition continued into New Testament times.
What is interesting is that Matthew presents these Magi as men of great dignity while other references to magi in the New Testament are generally negative. For example, in the Acts the Apostles there is a man named Simon, a man described as μαγεύων (mageoun), practicing magic:
But there was a man named Simon, who had previously practiced magic in the city and amazed the people of Samaria, saying that he himself was somebody great. They all paid attention to him, from the least to the greatest, saying, "This man is the power of God that is called Great." And they paid attention to him because for a long time he had amazed them with his magic. But when they believed Philip as he preached good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. Even Simon himself believed, and after being baptized he continued with Philip. And seeing signs and great miracles performed, he was amazed.
Now when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent to them Peter and John, who came down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit, for he had not yet fallen on any of them, but they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then they laid their hands on them and they received the Holy Spirit. Now when Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles' hands, he offered them money, saying, "Give me this power also, so that anyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit." But Peter said to him, "May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could obtain the gift of God with money! You have neither part nor lot in this matter, for your heart is not right before God. Repent, therefore, of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that, if possible, the intent of your heart may be forgiven you. For I see that you are in the gall of bitterness and in the bond of iniquity." And Simon answered, "Pray for me to the Lord, that nothing of what you have said may come upon me" (Acts 8: 9-24).
Thus, Simon, a magos and therefore likely among the magoi (or magi), while presented in a sympathetic light, is in need of conversion precisely because of his past as a magician or magos.
The Didache also says, you shall not practice magic (μαγεύσεις (mageuseis)) (Didache 2.2).
Thus, in the time of the New Testament, being among the magoi was generally not considered a good thing at all. Matthew's description of the Magi is a significant exception. He presents them as noble, wise, and persistent in their pursuit of the truth. They are morally upstanding in the face of Herod and more zealous than the Jewish scribes whom they consult. In the end, they worship Christ and offer him fitting sacrifices, whereas Jesus' own people did not even offer Him a room in the inn. The situation drips with irony.
Given that the Magi are following a star, in using that term, Matthew likely has in mind their role as astronomers. He may not have intended significant references to magic, dream interpretation, or fortune-telling.
So, it is likely that they are wise men, ancient astronomers in particular.
We often think of the Magi as Kings, although the text does not call them that. This mischaracterization may be a result of conflating two Old Testament texts that are read at Epiphany:
The kings of Arabia and Seba shall bring tribute.
All kings shall pay him homage,
all nations shall serve him (Psalm 72:10-11).
The wealth of nations shall be brought to you.
Caravans of camels shall fill you,
dromedaries from Midian and Ephah;
all from Sheba shall come
bearing gold and frankincense,
and proclaiming the praises of the LORD (Is 60:5-6).
For the record, the text in today's Gospel does not call them kings, but Magi. And although they offer gold and frankincense, they do so in fulfillment of Isaiah 60 as Magoi not as kings.
St. Thomas, in his Summa Theologica, sidesteps these questions about the exact identity of the magi and instead emphasizes their role. He writes,
The Magi are the "first-fruits of the Gentiles" that believed in Christ; because their faith was a presage of the faith and devotion of the nations who were to come to Christ from afar. And therefore … the Magi, inspired by the Holy Ghost, did wisely in paying homage to Christ (Summa Theologiae, III, Q 36, art 8).
So, their key identity is that they are Gentiles and have been called. Up to this point in the Christmas story, Jesus was manifest only to Jews in Bethlehem—but now the Gentiles come. This detail cannot be overlooked; it is clear that the gospel will be going out to all the world. St. Paul rejoices in this fact when he speaks of
the mystery made known to me by revelation.
It was not made known to people in other generations
as it has now been revealed
to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit:
that the Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same body,
and copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel (Ephesians 3:4-6).
Rejoice, fellow Christians, especially if you are of Gentile origin. The truest identity of the Magi is you. You are among the magi who seek him. Yes, wise men still seek the Lord.
Was the Star that Guided the Magi a Natural or Supernatural Occurrence?
As we continue our survey of teachings on the birth of our Lord from St. Thomas Aquinas, today we consider the mysterious star that led the Magi to Christ. In recent decades there has been a strong tendency to seek a natural explanation for this phenomenon. Some speculate that it was in fact a comet or the appearance of several planets close together in the night sky. While not necessarily incorrect, these explanations are largely set aside by St. Thomas and most of the Church Fathers on whom he relies (especially St. John Chrysostom). They observe that while the manifestation is called a star, it has qualities that stars do not possess.
Before beginning, however, I would like to state that while I agree with the conclusion of St. Thomas and most of the Church Fathers, the first two of the five points they make (see below) are puzzling to me; they seem unnecessary, if not erroneous. I mean no disrespect to men far greater and holier than I, but I cannot, in my limited sensibility, see how they are accurate observations. Therefore, I will simply share my befuddlement in the commentary.
That said, the three points that follow are clear enough and make a good case that the term "star" was used by St Matthew in a generic rather than scientific sense. It was a star-like object, but one with qualities not possessed by normal stars. The full truth about this star is mysterious. Also mysterious is whether others were able to see the star. I personally think not and would see that as further evidence that the star was not merely a natural occurrence. Rather, certain people were able to see the star and others were not.
Onward, then, to St. Thomas's teaching on the star that led the Magi to Jesus. The question that forms the basis of today's post is taken from St. Thomas Aquinas's Summa Theologica. St. Thomas's answers are presented in italics, while my inferior commentary appears in plain, red text.
Whether the star which appeared to the Magi belonged to the heavenly system? (Summa Theologiae, Part Three, Question 36, Article 7).
As Chrysostom says (Hom. vi in Matth.), it is clear, for many reasons, that the star which appeared to the Magi did not belong to the heavenly system. First, because no other star approaches from the same quarter as this star, whose course was from north to south, these being the relative positions of Persia, whence the Magi came, and Judea.
It is not clear to me why this should be so. At its height, Persia had regions to the south (into modern-day Egypt) and even west toward Greece; but it extended even more to the east from Judea and all the more so at the time of Christ's birth. It seems possible—even likely—that the Magi would have come from the east rather then the south, and that the trajectory of the star would then have followed the usual course of moving from east to west.
Indeed, the Greek text says rather plainly that the magi arrived ἀπὸ ἀνατολῶν (from the east). It is not clear to me why Chrysostom (Thomas simply quoted him) presumed that the Magi came up from the south. While it is certainly possible, it is not necessarily so, and if anything seems contraindicated.
Secondly, from the time [at which it was seen]. For it appeared not only at night, but also at midday: and no star can do this, not even the moon.
Here, too, I am somewhat confused. The biblical text does not seem to say clearly that the star also appeared during the day. Perhaps St. John Chrysostom presumed that the Magi could not reasonably have traveled at night and thus needed to be able to see the star by day. Without the bright light of the moon, nighttime travel was certainly difficult if not impossible. Further, the comings and goings of the Magi (visiting Herod and going into the house where Jesus and Mary were) are not things that would typically have been done in the dark of night, but rather during the day. Still, the presumption that the star appeared during the day is not proven.
Thirdly, because it was visible at one time and hidden at another. For when they entered Jerusalem it hid itself: then, when they had left Herod, it showed itself again.
This is a detail that escapes many readers: Namely, that upon the arrival of the Magi in Jerusalem, the star either became invisible or at least gave out ambiguous clues as to its location. This is not the nature of normal stars, which are stably present and visible on a clear night. The star had led the Magi this far with clarity and accuracy and yet suddenly was strangely gone from view, requiring them to ask for directions.
St. John Chrysostom saw in this a pastoral purpose of rousing the Jewish people to faith. He spoke of the star now halting and now rousing up the camp of the Jews, when it was needful (Homily 6 on Matthew). Sadly, the Jewish leaders and scholars whom Herod consulted seemed rather disinterested, despite prophecies being fulfilled before their very eyes: Kings from the East following a star and bearing gifts (see Psalm 72:10, Numbers 24:17, Isaiah 60:6).
The point here is that ordinary stars do not appear and disappear.
Fourthly, because its movement was not continuous, but when the Magi had to continue their journey the star moved on; when they had to stop the star stood still; as happened to the pillar of a cloud in the desert.
The text describes unusual movements that normal stars do not make: the star they had seen … went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was.
Fifthly, because it indicated the virginal Birth, not by remaining aloft, but by coming down below. For it is written (Matthew 2:9) that "the star which they had seen in the east went before them, until it came and stood over where the child was." … But it could not have indicated the house distinctly, unless it were near the earth. And, as he [Chrysostom] observes, this does not seem fitting to a star, but "of some power endowed with reason."
The need for the star to be lower in the sky than any normal star is explained well here. Even the moon, a relatively closer object, is still too high in the sky to indicate a specific place. If I were to go out and look at the moon, I might perceive it as being directly over my house, but it would also appear to be directly over thousands of other houses for hundreds of miles around. In order to indicate a specific house in Bethlehem, the star must somehow have been lower in the sky or must have pointed to the house with some sort of light ray.
Consequently "it seems that this was some invisible force made visible under the form of a star."
It seems reasonable to conclude that the star that led the Magi was not a natural star in the usual sense. Rather, the star here had some of the properties of a natural star, yet was something different, and was controlled by a power endowed with reason and a purpose to lead certain men to Christ.
St. Thomas goes on to cite a few other teachings from the Fathers and then includes his own opinion:
Wherefore some say that, as the Holy Ghost, after our Lord's Baptism, came down on Him under the form of a dove, so did He appear to the Magi under the form of a star. While others say that the angel who, under a human form, appeared to the shepherds, under the form of a star, appeared to the Magi. But it seems more probable that it was a newly created star, not in the heavens, but in the air near the earth, and that its movement varied according to God's will. Wherefore Pope Leo says in a sermon on the Epiphany (xxxi): "A star of unusual brightness appeared to the three Magi in the east, which, through being more brilliant and more beautiful than the other stars, drew men's gaze and attention: so that they understood at once that such an unwonted event could not be devoid of purpose."
Thus we can reasonably conclude that the star was not merely a natural occurrence. While there is no official Church interpretation to which we must adhere, St. Thomas and the ancient Fathers saw the star as a mysterious and miraculous work of God, not simply as a natural phenomenon that He permitted and then used to indicate the whereabouts of Christ.
Tomorrow we will continue this thread and ponder more about the Magi themselves.


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At least 150,000 smallholder farmers could benefit from new rice varieties released in Burundi
BUJUMBURA, Burundi—Two high-yielding rice varieties released to the government of Burundi in March can help hundreds of thousands of farmers overcome a major disease in the country's irrigated rice areas. Developed at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), IR87546-84-3-3-2 (photo above) and IR13A256, have yields of 7.5 and 6.7 t/ha, respectively, and possess resistance to rice blast, a fungal disease that can wipe out an entire crop.
"These varieties are set to improve rice production in our country where subsistence agriculture is still happening and where rice is slowly becoming a cash crop," says Dr. Joseph Bigirimana, IRRI-East and Southern Africa (IRRI-ESA) regional coordinator. "These will help uplift lives of smallholder farmers in Burundi, more than 60% of whom are women farmers, who work to put daily food in the table for their families to eat."
This development is a win for rice scientists and researchers in their mission to ensure food security in the country, according to Bigirimana.
"The primary beneficiaries of these varieties are at least 150,000 smallholder farmers living in the lowland of Imbo region along Ruzizi and along Lake Tanganyika," adds Alexis Ndayiragije, lead of IRRI's Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) breeding team. "Breeders have to shorten the breeding cycle and deliver new resistant varieties within a short period due to disease resistance breakdown through ESA-Recensement Général de l`Agriculture platform."
Burundi is a small country and is considered as one of the poorest in the world. Most of the country's poor are small-scale farmers. Other challenges in agricultural production in the country include sheath rot and the rice yellow mottle virus.
"It is considered a success whenever a new rice variety is released to our government," says Bigirimana. "However, we still have a long way to go as we are actively assisting Burundi's Ministry of Agriculture to multiply and distribute the seeds of these new varieties so that farmers can begin planting these seeds."
A rice line introduced in Burundi goes through several stages of evaluation beginning with observation, preliminary and advanced yield trials where the line is tested in multi-environmental settings, and a participatory variety selection or PVS. During the PVS, all the stakeholders in the rice value chain—seed producers, rice growers, millers, vendors and consumers—are involved in the selection of good lines. The government of Burundi and IRRI's collaborative work on rice began in 2008. In 2011, IRRI released two rice varieties, locally known as Vuninzara and Gwizumwimbu, for irrigated lowland areas. Within two years, 90% of the rice-growing areas in irrigated lowlands were planted with these varieties and Vuninzara became a very popular variety. Unfortunately, in 2014, the variety became susceptible to rice blast causing significant decrease in yields. Another variety, Mugwiza, was released at the end of 2016 to replace Vuninzara.
Since 2011, IRRI has released a total of 15 varieties in other ESA countries: four in Mozambique, three in Uganda, two in Tanzania, one in Kenya, and five in Burundi including the two newly released varieties.
Labels: Africa, Alexis Ndayiragije, breeding, Burundi, ESA, farmers, IRRI, Joseph Bigirimana, Lem Lamigo-Rosellon (IRRI Comm), smallholder farmers
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