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Q: How do I properly extract class tags with html? I've been trying to extract html data with BeautifulSoup, but I can't seem to properly take the 'class' tag from the html and into my code. Here's what I tried:
from urllib.request import urlopen as uReq
from bs4 import BeautifulSoup as soup

url = "https://allauthor.com/quotes/"

uClient = uReq(url)
page_html = uClient.read()
uClient.close()
page_soup = soup(page_html, "html.parser")
containers = page_soup.findAll("div", {"class": "quote-list"})
print(containers)

Here I'm expecting to get the list of quotes from the website, but for some reason I get nothing when I run the code. How do I get the list of quotes, or at least one quote in plain text on my console?

A: The data you see is loaded from external URL via JavaScript. To load it manually you can use next example:
import requests
from bs4 import BeautifulSoup

url = "https://allauthor.com/getQuotesDirectory.php"

data = {
    "draw": "1",
    "columns[0][data]": "0",
    "columns[0][name]": "",
    "columns[0][searchable]": "true",
    "columns[0][orderable]": "false",
    "columns[0][search][value]": "",
    "columns[0][search][regex]": "false",
    "start": "0",
    "length": "50",
    "search[value]": "",
    "search[regex]": "false",
    "orderby": "usersView desc",
    "status": "Y",
    "category": "",
    "author": "",
}

data = requests.post(url, data=data).json()

for i, row in enumerate(data["aaData"], 1):
    soup = BeautifulSoup(row[0], "html.parser")
    print("{:<3} {}".format(i, " ".join(soup.div.text.split())))

Prints:
1   May God shower his choicest blessings on you. wishing you happiness, good health and a great year ahead.Birthday 9,184
2   A mind all logic is like a knife all blade. It makes the hand bleed that uses it. Rabindranath TagoreLogic 6,480
3   Reality of life When you give importance to people they think that you are always free But They dont understand that you make yourself available for them every time.New Collection 6,164
4   Xcuse me, I found something under my shoes. Oh its your attitude.Attitude 6,024

...and so on.

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Meghan Markle's Outfits That Have Annoyed The Most People
The looks that broke the internet.
Michelle Cadieux
Updated August 02 2018 at 02:47 PM
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Anyone in the public eye should expect to be under constant scrutiny. This must be an incredibly complicated way to live. When it comes to Meghan, a bi-racial previously divorced American, she is under double scrutiny.
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Instead of taking the safe route and conforming to the Royal Family's traditional dressing guidelines, Meghan Markle - being the bold woman that she is - breaks them in the most understated ways. What a badass. Many people criticize her, I think she should be praised for showing her personality in creative ways.
It's not like she's wearing anything crazy revealing, wild, or eccentric. Instead, Meghan will often take the more subtle route by donning a low neckline or dark nail polish. And when she does, the internet goes absolutely wild. Here are some of her most shocking and controversial looks.
1. Sleeveless dress at a memorial service
When Meghan Markle wore this dress to a memorial service, she wasn't even a royal yet. Now, that's bold. Although this dress at first glance appears conservative, the sleeveless and v-neck cut was considered terribly inappropriate for the context. Many people claimed she should "cover up" as the service was in a church and it was for a homicide victim.
2. Off-the-shoulder dress at a garden party
This dress broke the internet. I know, it's just a dress. But in the eyes of the Royal Family, this dress was a subtle way Meghan Markle claimed: "I play by my own rules." Although the pale color was considered appropriate, the cut was definitely not. Off-the-shoulder cuts are traditionally not worn by the women of the royal family and considered too "revealing." I guess Meghan Markle is making her own rules now.
3. Insanely Expensive Organza shirt
Hiding behind these beautiful engagement photos is yet another controversy. This time, it's not about the cut of her outfit or the color, it's the price. This black tulle gown with silk organza and hand appliquéd embroidered with gold feather cost a whopping £56,000. Outraged Brits complained that it costs twice as the average wage in the UK, and that money could be better spent helping people who really need it instead.
4. Allegedly wore the wrong color tights
Just when you thought Meghan Markle was following the rules and sticking to the traditional guidelines of the Royal Family, she - GASP, wears the wrong color tights and the internet breaks all over again. Markle wore this muted and conservative outfit to Price Charles 70th birthday. As per standard royal protocol, she wore tights to this formal occasion, a rule that she had ignored up until now. She shows up to this event, however, allegedly wearing the wrong color! Poor Meghan, no wonder her smiles are looking more forced as the days go by.
5. She wore green when everyone else wore blue
As you can easily see from this photo, Meghan sticks out like a sore thumb. Although this dress did receive mixed reviews, most people were shocked that she would choose to intentionally go against the obviously pre-planned color scheme for this happy occasion.
6. A shocking "little black dress"
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I know what you're thinking, there is entirely nothing wrong with this dress. It's black, long, and not at all revealing. Well, unfortunately for Megan, people will always try to point out something, this time she was criticised for her choice of designer. Markle wore this dress by designer Emilia Wickstead, who publicly criticised Meghan's wedding dress as being a rip-off of one of her creations. Despite the criticism from this designer, she went ahead and wore this dress to an event after her wedding.

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A home loan in which the interest rate is changed periodically based on a standard financial index. Most ARMs have a Cap (limit) on how much the interest rate may increase. The caps protect you from drastic market changes, but ARMs don't offer the stability of a fixed rate loan. ARMs could be a good choice for someone who knows his or her income will rise and at least keep pace with the loan rate's periodic adjustment cap. If you plan to move in a few years and are not concerned about the possibility of a higher rate, and ARM also could be a good choice.
A home loan which is payable in full after a period that is shorter than the term of the loan, with typical terms being 5, 7, or 10 years. On a 7 year balloon for example, the payment is calculated over a 30-year period but the balance due on the loan after 7 years, must be either paid off or refinanced.
A mortgage on which the borrower makes half of the monthly loan payment twice in a month. This works out to 26 payments in a year, rather that the typical 24 and the loan is paid off more quickly.
With a conventional mortgage, the lender obtains a lien on the property in return for the payment of the amount the loan. A home loan that is not guaranteed by the VA (Veterans Administration) of insured by the FHA (Federal Housing Administration).
An FHA mortgage is a conventional mortgage which is insured (against loss) in whole or in part by the Federal Housing Authority. The borrower pays the mortgage insurance premium. Typically the down payment for an FHA mortgage is low but the amount that can be borrowed is also low.
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The third author, Philippa Dunn, director of communications at Hudsonia, a nonprofit environmental research firm, said parts of Europe have a smarter way to deal with partial and changing levels of disability. The report highlights the Netherlands and Sweden.
The Netherlands was considered one of the worst disability systems in the industrialized world, and then, in 2002, the Dutch switched to a system that "gave both employers and employees more incentives to use housing and rehabilitation to return to work". The report said.
The US Department of Labor states: A list of potential adaptations to chronic fatigue syndrome, many of which overlap with adaptations to the long-term Covid-19 virus, according to a report from the Solve Long Covid Initiative. For less endurance: scooters, periodic breaks. For brain fog: visual planning, memory programmes. For light sensitivity: anti-glare filters, masks. and so on.
The report notes that long-term Covid patients who are given adequate time and assistance "can increase their energy over time and perform an increasing number of tasks each day." Balancing this with external or self-imposed pressure to return to work is of course a mess.
If Lung Covid has a positive side, Taylor said working on how to fight it and provide relief to patients could benefit people with related conditions such as chronic fatigue syndrome and encephalomyelitis. "We learn a lot."
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25 Crossovers and SUVs with Surprising Performance and Handling
06/26/2019 mediabest News & Features
Editor's Note: Originally published in late 2015, this story highlights the imminent arrival of sporty SUVs across all segments. With the continued growth of the utility segment, we're seeing more fun-to-drive SUVs appear on the market. As a result, we've updated this story by adding new models, removing entries that are no longer in production, and revising those that have been refreshed or redesigned.
With crossovers and SUVs dominating the automotive landscape when it comes to sales, some vehicles in the category are evolving into ultra-capable performance machines that can devour winding roads and race tracks with ease. While there are still some crossovers/SUVs based on truck platforms, the majority share their underpinnings with their car siblings, meaning they can easily be tuned to possess sports car-rivaling road capabilities. In today's brave new world where tall, jacked-up vehicles are en vogue, a select subset offers levels of performance that can make your jaw drop. They may not look like vehicles you'd take on a winding road or throw into tight corners, but when you get them there, they'll surprise you with the way they drive.
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe
Aimed directly at the BMW X4, the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe distinguishes itself from the standard GLC-Class with a sport-tuned suspension for better handling. Two AMG variants are also available, the 362-hp GLC 43 and the fire breathing GLC 63, which delivers up to 503 hp in GLC 63 S guise. Unlike its more practical sibling, the GLC Coupe comes standard with all-wheel drive.
The compact Jaguar crossover is perfect for the city because of its agile handling and small dimensions. Although it weighs around 4,000 pounds, the Jaguar E-Pace has the moves befitting of the badge adorning its hood. Its standard all-wheel-drive system gives it all-weather traction and the punchy 2.0-liter turbo-four is available with up to 296 hp in R-Dynamic guise.
Alfa Romeo Stevio
Think of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio as the sports car of the SUV world. Underpinned by the same Giorgio platform as the stunningly engaging Giulia sedan, the Stelvio happily eats up your favorite winding roads even in its standard iteration. Opt for the 503-hp Quadrifoglio model for a crossover with soul-stirring performance, style, and practicality all in one package.
The Urus isn't Lamborghini's first rodeo when it comes to SUVs because it made the LM002 from 1986 to 1993; however, that was a different animal because of its off-road focus. This time around, Lamborghini crafted one with serious on-road performance chops thanks to its supercar-like handling and 641-hp 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8. Spaceship-like looks aside, the Lamborghini Urus is the definition of a super SUV.
The Acura RDX marks a return to form for Honda's luxury brand. With its 272- hp 2.0-liter turbo-four (essentially a detuned Honda Civic Type R engine) and 10-speed automatic transmission, the RDX has solid straight line acceleration. A well-tuned chassis gives the RDX moves that belie its height and size, and the available SH-AWD system further enhances its sporting credentials.
Italian sports cars are well known for their electrifying aural drama and it's nice to see their performance SUVs sound just as good. The Maserati Levante gives you flair, performance, and just the right sound emitting from its exhaust pipes. Go for the 590-hp Levante Trofeo for the sportiest driving experience and a full-on sonic opera every time you put your foot down.
Jaguar's first crossover perfectly marries style and substance. The F-Pace drives like you'd expect a Jaguar should and turns heads wherever it goes thanks to its seductive exterior. Want some more fire? There's an F-Pace SVR specifically just for that, sporting a 550-hp 5.0-liter supercharged V-8 and an active exhaust system so loud that you might wake up the whole neighborhood.
Great handling is one of the hallmarks of Mazda vehicles even on its SUVs. Among three-row crossovers, the Mazda CX-9 is one of the best to drive thanks to its balanced chassis and communicative steering. The standard 250-hp 2.5-liter turbo-four makes 310 lb-ft of torque at just 2,000 rpm, moving the two-ton family hauler with minimal effort.
When we drove the BMW X2, we proclaimed that it drove more like a hot hatch instead of a crossover. Its sporty handling and turbocharged engine makes it a talented driving partner on a winding road. For those looking for more, the X2 M35i with its 302-hp 2.0-liter turbo-four and standard all-wheel-drive system will be happy to oblige provided you're fine with the stiffer ride.
With its sharp looks, the Chevrolet Blazer promises to pleases behind the wheel. Packing a punchy V-6 engine and nine-speed automatic, it definitely has acceleration covered. However, if you want sportier handling, opt for the Blazer RS, which has a different suspension calibration and quicker steering compared to the rest of the lineup.
Dodge Durango SRT
Currently one of the most powerful three-row SUVs available, the Dodge Durango SRT has a 475-hp 6.4-liter V-8, an eight-speed automatic, and all-wheel drive for punchy straight line performance. With six seats, you can easily get the kids to school or soccer practice in no time, provided there's no traffic that is.
As the brand's first crossover, the Mini Countryman is one of the largest models in its lineup. At the top of the Countryman range is the John Cooper Works model, which uses a 2.0-liter turbo-four good for 301 hp and 331 lb-ft of torque paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission. With all-wheel drive standard, expect lots of grip and stable handling, especially considering how low the Countryman is to the ground for an SUV.
Hyundai Kona 1.6T
The Hyundai Kona is currently one of the quickest subcompact crossovers available. With its optional 175-hp 1.6-liter turbo-four paired to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, it sprints to 60 mph in under 7.0 seconds. All-wheel-drive models also get an independent rear suspension, giving the already agile crossover even better handling on the twisty bits without causing ride comfort to deteriorate too much.
Mercedes-AMG GLA45
Think of the Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 as an all-wheel-drive hot hatch on stilts with a massive nuke under the hood. While its engine only has 2.0 liters of displacement, technologies such as direct fuel injection and a turbocharger enable it to generate a mind-blowing 375 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque. Pair that with the available AMG Dynamic Plus package, which adds adaptive suspension, a limited slip differential, and Race mode, and you've got a fire-breather that can easily devour highways and winding roads.
Ford Escape 2.0T EcoBoost
Sharing platforms with the Ford Focus has its benefits, and nowhere is this clearer than in the Escape, easily one of the best-handling mainstream compact crossovers today. When equipped with the optional 240-hp 2.0-liter EcoBoost turbo-four, the Escape has plenty of power to complement its agile handling. Add all-wheel drive to the mix and you'll be able to have fun in any weather without sacrificing practicality in the name of handling. An all-new 2020 Ford Escape arrives late this year with a new base three-cylinder, a powerful 2.0-liter turbo-four, and two hybrid options including a plug-in variant.
The Mazda CX-5 will wow you with its agile handling and engaging character. It's one of the best-handling vehicles in its class, and when equipped with the 187-hp 2.5-liter I-4, you'll have a good bit of power to work with on your daily commute and impromptu detours through twisty roads. Need more power? For 2019, the CX-5 gets Mazda's 250-hp 2.5-liter turbo-four on the Grand Touring Reserve and Signature trim, and both come standard with all-wheel drive to help route power as effectively as possible.
No, the second generation BMW X1 isn't as driver-oriented as the car it replaces but it remains one of the better-handling cars in its segment. The X1 offers front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive, giving you all-weather capability to help you tackle whatever Mother Nature throws your way. A 2.0-liter turbo-four generating 228 hp and 258 lb-ft is the only engine available and has a good bit of grunt if you need to make a quick getaway.
Lexus NX 300
Lexus' smallest SUV, the NX, is also one of the best-handling vehicles in its class thanks to its well-balanced ride and punchy 235-hp turbo-four. Sure, the NX's design is polarizing, but once you're behind the wheel, you'll be treated to a great driving experience. Want the sportiest NX available? Consider the NX 300 F Sport with all-wheel drive, which comes with 18-inch alloy wheels and a more aggressive suspension setup. Should you want something more environmentally friendly, Lexus also offers the NX as a hybrid called the NX 300h.
Ford Edge ST
Thanks to a potent EcoBoost 2.7-liter twin-turbo V-6 that makes 335 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque, the Ford Edge ST comes standard with impressive acceleration. The car's handling also belies its size because it has a suspension setup tuned specifically for tackling winding roads. For maximum handling potential, don't forget to opt for the ST Performance Brake package that adds upgraded brake pads and 21-inch alloy wheels wrapped in summer tires so you can extract the most out of your SUV's capabilities in good conditions.
Almost no other compact luxury SUV puts as much focus on the driver as the BMW X3 thanks to its sports sedan-like handling. Performance junkies now have two options, the 365-hp X3 M40i and the bonkers X3 M, which can be had with up to 503 hp. The X3 M marks the first time the X3 gets a full-fledged M variant including a track ready Competition model packing all the right moves for a fun time.
Slotting under the Cayenne, the Porsche Macan offers a driving experience that's closer to a sports car than an SUV. Powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V-6 in three states of tune, the Macan blends straight-line acceleration with handling that can shame some performance cars. For maximum potency, consider the 400-hp Macan Turbo and add performance goodies such as the optional air suspension with Porsche Active Suspension Management, Performance package, and the Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus system.
Since it barely looks any different than your run-of-the-mill Q5, the Audi SQ5 is the perfect stealth performance vehicle. Powered by a 349-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6, the SQ5 possesses instant acceleration the moment you step on the gas. The standard Quattro all-wheel-drive system, a lowered ride height, and a performance-tuned suspension make the SQ5 handle exceptionally well. The high amount of grip generated by the vehicle enables it to stick to the road like glue, making it feel unflappable even at high speeds.
Do you need a sporty compact luxury SUV but find offerings like the BMW X3 too boring because of their conservative exteriors? Consider the X4, which is essentially a less practical version of the X3. In addition to styling differences, a lower center of gravity and a higher price tag differentiates the low-roof X4 from its X3 sibling. For those looking for the most powerful version of BMW's compact attack turtle, you've got two choices now: the 365-hp X4 M40i and the muscular X4 M, which has up to 503 hp just like the more practical X3 M.
The XC60 is one of Volvo's best-selling vehicles and it drives just as good as it looks. In the R-Design guise, the crossover gets standard all-wheel drive, and a sport-tuned suspension. For powertrains, you've got a choice ranging from 250 hp in the base T5 to the 400-hp T8 plug-in hybrid, which features a turbo- and supercharged 2.0-liter I-4 coupled to an electric motor. Polestar, Volvo's tuning arm, also has warranty friendly power upgrades that include transmission reprogramming so that you get a quicker shifting gearbox in addition to a little more power.
When it first came into the market, the Porsche Cayenne was frowned upon by enthusiasts everywhere because it was an SUV. Years later, it has proved its mettle by showing that an SUV can be a performance machine on- and off-road. Now available with a range of engines including a hybrid and a Turbo model with a 541-hp 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8, there's a Cayenne for everyone, and all of them offer excellent handling and performance. A swoopy "coupe" variant recently joined the lineup to do battle against the BMW X6 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe.
Lincoln Nautilus
Is the Ford Edge not luxurious or quick enough for you? Well, the Lincoln Nautilus, a crossover with Edge underpinnings, should solve all that with a bit more boost and opulence. While both share the 2.7-liter EcoBoost twin-turbo V-6, the Nautilus comes with even more power at 335 hp and 380 lb-ft of torque. The base engine is a 250-hp 2.0-liter turbo-four. A nice ride and balanced handling make the crossover a great dance partner when the road gets twisty. Plus, it's quiet on the road, so you can enjoy the available 22-way adjustable, heated, and ventilated front seats with massage.
Powered by a 6.4-liter V-8 rated at 475 hp and 470 lb-ft mated to an eight-speed automatic gearbox, the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT proves that SUVs can tackle everything from a trail to a race track. Get behind the wheel of one and you'll surely be scratching your head at how such a massive SUV can go from carving up a race track to crawling up rocks without even breaking a sweat. Need power? Jeep also offers the Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, a 707-hp supercharged beast capable of outrunning many so-called performance cars in a drag strip.
With a 400-hp, 415-lb-ft, 3.0-liter twin-turbo V-6 under the hood, the Ford Explorer ST is the most potent model in the new generation model's lineup. For its size, the Explorer handles well and has strong brakes to keep up with enthusiastic drivers. For more grip, the Explorer ST is available with summer performance tires wrapped around 21-inch alloy wheels.
BMW essentially created a new niche segment when it introduced the X6. Dubbed a "Sports Activity Coupe," the X6 is a two-row midsize crossover with a low, swooping roofline that cuts into your rear visibility and cargo space, all for the sake of catering to niche consumers who want a crossover that (vaguely) looks like a coupe. The second-generation X6 offers mind-boggling on-road performance and handling that makes your head spin because it can easily shame some sports cars. The most potent variant, the X6 M, is quite possibly one of the most insane crossovers out there.
Check out the Head 2 Head episode that pitted the BMW X6 M against the Mercedes-AMG GLE63 here.
Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe
After BMW found a surprising amount of success in the oddball X6, Mercedes-Benz followed suit a few years later with the GLE Coupe, a doppelganger of the Bavarian automaker's crossover with a coupe-like roofline. Just like the X6, the GLE Coupe's performance and handling will make your head spin and the noises that both models—the GLE450 and GLE63 AMG—make is exactly how you want your attack armadillo to sound like so it can wake the dead and start a zombie apocalypse.
Currently one of the best-selling three-row luxury crossovers available, the Acura MDX is better known for its ability to haul a family than its performance. However, drive the car hard and you'll realize that the MDX's acceleration and handling belie its size, offering excellent body control and strong straight-line performance that makes you question the 3.5-liter V-6's 290-hp output. When equipped with Acura's excellent SH-AWD system, the MDX is an all-weather family SUV that offers excellent handling for its size.
Our 2016 SUV of the Year, the Volvo XC90, can haul your family and haul on the road. Featuring a supercharged and turbocharged 2.0-liter I-4 with 316 hp and 295 lb-ft, the XC90 comes standard with plenty of grunt. Go for the optional air suspension for improved handling without sacrificing ride comfort. If the base T6 model isn't enough for you, there's the T8, which takes the base engine and pairs it to an electric motor for a combined output of 400 hp and 472 lb-ft of torque. Like the smaller XC60, you can opt for Polestar's optimization program for a power boost and reprogrammed transmission shift schedules.
Tuned in the famous Nurburgring Nordschleife race track, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR is the ultimate go-anywhere vehicle. Equipped with a 550-hp supercharged V-8 and a quick-shifting eight-speed automatic gearbox, the Range Rover Sport SVR has all the go-fast goodies expected out of a vehicle built by Jaguar Land Rover's Special Vehicle Operations division. Like its American counterpart, the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT, the Range Rover Sport SVR will make your head spin with its on- and off-road capabilities because vehicles this massive shouldn't drive like they don't weigh anything nor should they like to power oversteer on dry pavement.
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The Bentley Bentayga is proof that SUVs are trendy. As one of the first breeds of ultra-luxurious sport utes, the Bentayga promises to be the go-anywhere vehicle for members of the one percent with active lifestyles. Under the hood is a new 600-hp twin-turbo W-12 engine that hauls the massive SUV with ease and puts its power down through all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic gearbox. Should you decide to go crazy and customize your Bentayga to your heart's content, you can even add a $160,000-dollar Breitling clock with a mechanically wound Tourbillion movement, a diamond-studded mother-of-pearl face, and a rose or white gold case.
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POLITICAL FALL OUT
Does Theresa May still have a working majority in Parliament?
Prime Minister Theresa May lost her majority in parliament by betting on a snap June 8 2017 election
Patrick Knox
AFTER the resignation of three MPs, Theresa May's majority has been cut.
Here is the latest on the Government's power in the House of Commons.
Prime Minister Theresa May speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of CommonsCredit: PA:Press Association
The resignations of Heidi Allen, Anna Soubry and Sarah Wollaston means the Conservatives now have 314 MPs, three down on the total won at the 2017 general election.
Labour is down 14 on the general election - the eight MPs who have joined the Independent Group, plus six other MPs who were elected as Labour in 2017 but who now sit as independents.
The Government still has a working majority in the House of Commons, thanks to the support of the DUP who have agreed to vote with the Conservatives on key issues including confidence motions and Budgets.
The combined total for the Conservatives and the DUP is 324, while the combined total for all other MPs is 318.
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When is the next General Election?
The next general election in the United Kingdom is scheduled for 5 May 2022, under the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011.
But, just as we saw in 2017, elections can be triggered sooner than expected, especially with the spectre of Brexit on the horizon.
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Rumours had been swirling around Westminster that officials were considering another snap vote in June - after Mrs May seals off a Brexit deal.
But after three Conservative MPs quit over the handling of Britain's exit from the EU, badly denting the Government's tiny majority, the prospect of another poll looked increasingly likely.


In this full-color fantasy graphic novel debut, a changeling and a human child, who were swapped at birth, must work together to evade assassins, save both their worlds from a powerful sorceress, and ultimately decide where they truly belong. Rising star author-illustrator Ethan M. Aldridge delivers a fantasy adventure with all the makings of a classic. Edmund and the Childe were swapped at birth. Now Edmund lives in secret as a changeling in the World Above, his fae powers hidden from his unsuspecting parents and his older sister, Alexis. The Childe lives among the fae in the World Below, where being a human makes him a curiosity at the royal palace. But when the cruel sorceress Hawthorne seizes the throne, the Childe and Edmund must unite on a dangerous quest to save both worlds, even if they're not sure which world they belong to. Available in softcover and hardcover editions.


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Q: Rename files based on word count Would it be possible to rename a bunch of files in a directory based on their word counts such as below:
For all the files in folderA, get their word count and then rename them based on their word count
So AMS_01_ex345_2012040000000_0001235.NEW, the word count for this file is 1234 and it would be renamed to AMS_01_ex345_2012040000000_0001234.NEW
for x in $folder1 do exec grep -v "\"" $x | 'wc -l' > "$x.NEW"

A: for f in $folder1/*; do
  cnt=$(wc -l $f)
  printf -v num "%07u" ${cnt% *}
  mv $f ${f%_*}_$num.NEW
done

(For testing you can put echo before the mv, so that no destruction will occur.)
First, we assign the output of wc command into variable $cnt (for example 567 AMS_01_ex345_2012040000000_0001235.NEW). Then we need to get only the number out of it and format this number with leading zeros. printf -v num assigns the result into that variable.
${parameter%word} in bash will remove matching suffix pattern. In our first case we will remove from $cnt the last space and everything after it. In our second case, will remove from $f the last underscore and everything after it.
EDIT: This counts the lines, not words. I was confused by usage of wc -l in the question itself. To count words, use wc -w.


Happy birthday! I love your dress, the cape is so fun!
happy birthday! and that cape dress looks so awesome. really loving those cutout cuffs.
This outfit is amazing and I'm totally digging the cape effect on the dress. So good.
You look so pretty!! I love your outfit!
This is vamp princess meets the daylight!
Happy Birthday! You look great in this outfit! The belt and the bracelets look so nice with the dress!
Ah yes, sometimes when we're busy, we tend to overlook the little things in life that make us happy. I certainly have that when I'm stressed out from work and uni!
such a cute look! sounds like you had a great time! happy birthday!
This reply is late, so happy belated birthday to you. Someone as young as yourself with such an eye for art is something amazing. I hope your birthday was an amazing one. Keep up the great work with your unique fashions and styles.


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Four new Pakistan related books
You should know that podcasts for New Books Network (NBN) are an amazing resource! This is the place you hear the authors not only talk about their books, but also what got them interested in their field to begin with. It introduces cutting-edge research and scholarship. So here are a couple of interviews that might be of interest:
The Pakistani Middle Class by Ammara Maqsood. I am finishing up reading the book and it is set in Lahore and is an interesting look at contemporary Pakistan and - for some - a nostalgic imaginary Pakistan of the 50s and 60s. Here is a blurb from NBN:
The relationship between class and religious piety represents a theme less explored in the study of modern Islam in general, and in the study of South Asian Islam in particular. In her incredibly nimble and nuanced recent book The New Pakistani Middle Class (Harvard University Press, 2017), Ammara Maqsood, Lecturer in Social Anthropology at
the University of Manchester, addresses this lacunae by offering a fascinating narrative of the intersection of religion, class, and piety among the urban Pakistani middle class. With a focus on the history and present of older and the new middle-class communities in Lahore, this book charts with remarkable analytical precision, the interaction of global and local politics, and the choreography of everyday religious life among the urban middle class in Pakistan. Theoretically sophisticated, historically grounded, and ethnographically vivacious, The New Pakistani Middle Class represents a groundbreaking contribution to the study of post-colonial Muslim societies, South Asian Islam, and to the anthropology of religion and Islam. In addition to its intellectual merits, this book also reads lyrically making it eminently usable in undergraduate and graduate seminars on religion and class, Urban Studies, South Asian Studies, Islamic Studies, and Anthropology.
We back further in history to look at Indian Muslim minorities after the fateful mutiny/rebellion/uprising/war-of-independence (pick your favorite) of 1857. Ilyse R. Morgenstein Fuesrst has a new on the subject titled Indian Muslim Minorities and the 1857 Rebellion: Religion, Rebels, and Jihad - and she spends a lot of time with the writings of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan. Here is the blurb from NBN for this:
In her fascinating and path paving new book, Indian Muslim Minorities and the 1857 Rebellion: Religion, Rebels and Jihad (I. B. Tauris, 2017), Ilyse Morgenstein Fuerst, Assistant Professor of Religion at the University of Vermont reorients our understanding of the 1857 rebellion in India, while offering a nuanced theorization of religion, religious identity, and questions of violence. The title of this book announces the key terms and conceptual pillars that sustain it throughout: religion, rebels, and jihad. The brilliance of this book lies in the way it raises and addresses a number of critical questions regarding memory, formations of religious identity, and conceptions of religion as a category through the close and energetic reading of a single event. This book is intellectual history at its fiercest. Nimbly written, it will also make an excellent text for undergraduate and graduate seminars.
If you are interested in the formation of languages and their relation to national identity formations, then you should check out Walter N. Hakala's Negotiating Languages: Urdu, Hindi, and the Definition of Modern South Asia. Here is the blurb from NBN:
For many people language is a central characteristic of their social identity. In modern South Asia, the production of Urdu and Hindi as national languages was intricately tied
to the hardening of religious identities. South Asian lexicographers, those folks who were most intimately working with language, were at the center of this political realignment. In Negotiating Languages: Urdu, Hindi, and the Definition of Modern South Asia (Columbia University Press, 2016), Walter N. Hakala, Associate Professor of South Asian languages and literature at the University at Buffalo, SUNY, traces the long history of the construction of Urdu as a language of cultural and national identity. Dictionaries are the key source for understanding the changing social and political landscape of South Asia. Beginning in the seventeenth century, Negotiating Languages offers an episodic genealogy of the ideological underpinnings and political consequences of dictionary production. In our conversation we discuss South Asia's multilingual premodern literature, linguistic authority, "Urdu's oldest dictionary," the influence of colonial knowledge production, the changing social and material challenges in 20th century lexicographical production, British lexicographers and their relationship with local linguists, Islamicized Urdu literary culture, and questions of whether non-Muslims could sufficiently produce Urdu dictionaries.
And no NBN interview yet, but I just got Muhammad Qasim Zaman's Islam in Pakistan: A History. This looks fantastic and I have read some earlier work of Zaman - and it is fantastic. Here is the blurb for this:
The first modern state to be founded in the name of Islam, Pakistan was the largest Muslim country in the world at the time of its establishment in 1947. Today it is the second-most populous, after Indonesia. Islam in Pakistan is the first comprehensive book to explore Islam's evolution in this region over the past century and a half, from the British colonial era to the present day. Muhammad Qasim Zaman presents a rich historical account of this major Muslim nation, insights into the rise and gradual decline of Islamic modernist thought in the South Asian region, and an understanding of how Islam has fared in the contemporary world.
Much attention has been given to Pakistan's role in sustaining the Afghan struggle against the Soviet occupation in the 1980s, in the growth of the Taliban in the 1990s, and in the War on Terror after 9/11. But as Zaman shows, the nation's significance in matters relating to Islam has much deeper roots. Since the late nineteenth century, South Asia has witnessed important initiatives toward rethinking core Islamic texts and traditions in the interest of their compatibility with the imperatives of modern life. Traditionalist scholars and their institutions, too, have had a prominent presence in the region, as have Islamism and Sufism. Pakistan did not merely inherit these and other aspects of Islam. Rather, it has been and remains a site of intense contestation over Islam's public place, meaning, and interpretation.
Examining how facets of Islam have been pivotal in Pakistani history, Islam in Pakistan offers sweeping perspectives on what constitutes an Islamic state.
Happy reading/listening.
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L'ottava stagione della serie televisiva NCIS - Unità anticrimine è stata trasmessa sul canale statunitense CBS dal 21 settembre 2010 al 17 maggio 2011, ottenendo un'audience media di  telespettatori, risultando così la serie televisiva più seguita della stagione televisiva statunitense.

In Italia la prima parte (episodi 1-10) è stata trasmessa dal 6 marzo al 15 maggio 2011 su Rai 2; la seconda parte (episodi 11-24) è stata invece trasmessa sullo stesso canale dal 18 settembre al 18 dicembre 2011.

L'episodio 17 (One Last Score) è stato diretto da Michael Weatherly, interprete del protagonista Anthony DiNozzo.

Il ragno e la mosca
 Titolo originale: Spider and the Fly
 Diretto da: Dennis Smith
 Scritto da: Gary Glasberg

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La puntata si apre con Paloma Reynosa che tenta di uccidere Gibbs Senior a Stillwater. Alcuni mesi dopo, la squadra di Gibbs è sparsa per il mondo: McGee è in Canada, a controllare il fronte per possibili incursioni della Reynosa, Ziva è a Miami, perché si pensa che Paloma Reynosa passerà dalla Florida per arrivare in Canada, creando un canale della droga, mentre Tony segue Gibbs a Washington.
Presto si scoprirà che Paloma sta solo giocando al gatto e al topo: in realtà, vuole solo raccogliere informazioni su Gibbs, lasciandogli nello stesso tempo numerosi messaggi di morte, e avvicinandosi progressivamente a casa sua dove suo padre è tenuto sotto protezione. La puntata prosegue tra giochi di potere tra Alejandro Rivera, Gibbs e Paloma finché, grazie ad un astuto piano di Jethro, la puntata avrà un tragico epilogo: Paloma verrà uccisa dal suo stesso fratello, che crede che nella casa ci sia Jethro e non sua sorella. Nella scena finale si vede Vance che archivia la relazione di Abby su Gibbs in un luogo dove nessuno lo troverà, e, mentre si avvia all'uscita, riceve un misterioso SMS da Eli David, direttore del Mossad, su cui c'è scritto "l'ho trovato".
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L'incubo
 Titolo originale: Worst Nightmare
 Diretto da: Tony Wharmby
 Scritto da: Steven Binder

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Una ragazza viene rapita dalla sua scuola alla base marine di Quantico, e l'NCIS viene chiamata per indagare. Nicholas Mason, il nonno della ragazza scomparsa, complica le cose quando va a consegnare il riscatto senza informare Gibbs ma, non trovando la bambina, uccide uno dei rapitori. La squadra segue una scia di cadaveri che li porta a Mason, il quale si è dimostrato fin troppo abile per essere un semplice assicuratore in pensione. Nel frattempo, tre tirocinanti sono assegnati all'NCIS: Abby è fredda e sospettosa dopo il tentativo del suo ultimo assistente di ucciderla, Palmer si sente inutile dopo aver visto Ducky con la sua stagista, mentre McGee deve fare i conti con un ragazzo che non mostra alcun interesse per il lavoro di detective. Alla fine, l'utilizzo di un elaborato stratagemma permette alla squadra di ingannare il rapitore, facendogli rivelare dove nascondeva la ragazza e arrestandolo.
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A prova di bomba
 Titolo originale: Short Fuse
 Diretto da: Leslie Libman
 Scritto da: Frank Cardea e George Schenck

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L'NCIS risponde a una chiamata di emergenza dopo che Heather Dempsey, un artificiere della Marina, spara e uccide un intruso in casa sua. Dempsey inizialmente non collabora alle indagini, ma appare sempre più evidente che non era sola al momento dello scontro. Lo sconosciuto si rivela essere un importante funzionario dell'FBI con cui la marine ha una relazione, mentre l'intruso, in realtà, era un assassino venuto ad uccidere uno dei due. Successivamente, la squadra scopre che il fratello di Dempsey è stato colpito e paralizzato da un uomo in una guerra tra bande, che è stato messo in custodia protettiva in cambio della sua testimonianza; utilizzando l'amante, Dempsey riesce a rintracciarlo per vendicarsi, ma Gibbs la fermerà in tempo.
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Intrigo internazionale
 Titolo originale: Royals and Loyals
 Diretto da: Arvin Brown
 Scritto da: Reed Steiner

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A bordo di una nave inglese della Royal Navy viene ritrovato il corpo senza vita di un guardiamarina americano. Gibbs e la sua squadra vengono chiamati ad indagare, ma le complicazioni iniziano quando qualcuno cerca di arrivare alla nave prima dell'NCIS. Scoprono che il marine defunto era coinvolto nella consegna di una grande quantità di denaro della CIA, utilizzato per pagare signori della guerra e dittatori in Afghanistan; tuttavia, i soldi sono scomparsi. In un primo momento, il team sospetta che l'ufficiale di collegamento della Royal Navy sia il responsabile, ma presto scoprirà che, in realtà, è un agente MI6, incastrato per il furto. Con il suo aiuto, riusciranno a rintracciare il vero colpevole.
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Concorrenza
 Titolo originale: Dead Air
 Diretto da: Terrence O'Hara
 Scritto da: Christopher Waild

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La squadra indaga sulla morte di un DJ radiofonico e di un ufficiale di marina che sono stati entrambi uccisi in diretta. Durante la ricerca dell'assassino, scoprono un grande gruppo terroristico nazionale, composto principalmente da proprietari di case benestanti che vivono in un esclusivo quartiere residenziale chiuso per ricchi. I componenti del gruppo credono che l'America dovrebbe spendere più soldi per difendere se stessa, piuttosto che impiegarli in guerre all'estero. Gibbs cerca di arrestare tutti i soci, ma scopre che il gruppo ha piazzato una bomba in una partita di softball frequentato da numerosi politici di alto profilo per destare clamore. La squadra riesce all'ultimo momento ad evacuare la folla prima che la bomba esploda.
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La formula
 Titolo originale: Cracked
 Diretto da: Tony Wharmby
 Scritto da: Nicole Mirante-Matthews

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Tony e colleghi si occupano dell'omicidio di una scienziata della Marina. Per qualche motivo, Abby sembra essere ossessionata da quest'indagine e McGee, come il resto della squadra, comincia a preoccuparsi di questo interessamento. Nel frattempo, anche Tony conosce le sue disavventure: la sua nuova fiamma, infatti, gli crea non pochi problemi facendolo travestire per Halloween.
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Padri e figli
 Titolo originale: Broken Arrow
 Diretto da: Arvin Brown
 Scritto da: Frank Cardea e George Schenck

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Quando si verifica un omicidio di un ex comandante della Marina, Gibbs si imbatte in un pezzo di una vecchia bomba nucleare che era stato perso durante la Guerra Fredda, ora ritrovato da una compagnia navale privata che vuole rivenderlo al mercato nero. Dato che la vittima aveva collegamenti con il padre di Tony, lo rintracciano per interrogarlo. Alla fine, con gran fastidio di Tony, Gibbs recluta DiNozzo Senior, il quale, usando i propri contatti, dovrà infiltrarsi in una festa privata a cui parteciperanno alcuni trafficanti d'armi.
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Amici nemici
 Titolo originale: Enemies Foreign
 Diretto da: Dennis Smith
 Scritto da: Jesse Stern

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Il padre di Ziva, Eli David, è a Washington per partecipare a una conferenza dell'NCIS. Nel frattempo, dei contrabbandieri vengono trovati morti nelle acque dei Caraibi. Si scopre che ad ucciderli sono stati dei terroristi palestinesi che danno la caccia proprio al padre di Ziva e che hanno usato quella nave per entrare clandestinamente negli Stati Uniti. DiNozzo, McGee, Ziva e un paio di agenti del Mossad sono incaricati di proteggere Eli David. L'episodio si conclude con l'apparente fallimento dell'attentato alla conferenza, e con Vance e David che vengono mandati in una casa sicura. Gibbs, tuttavia, non riesce a contattare Hadar via radio. (Si tratta della prima parte di un episodio doppio.)
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Vecchi rancori
 Titolo originale: Enemies Domestic
 Diretto da: Mark Horowitz
 Scritto da: Jesse Stern

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Gibbs arriva al rifugio segreto, trovandolo semidistrutto; Hadar è morto, Vance è gravemente ferito, mentre Eli risulta disperso. Alla fine, la squadra rintraccia Eli, che si era nascosto per eludere i suoi assassini. Deducono che l'uomo che ha piazzato le bombe sia all'interno dell'NCIS e che, in realtà, voleva uccidere Vance. L'attentatore si rivela essere Riley McCallister, il capo della sezione NCIS di San Diego, poiché, in passato, Vance ed Eli gli hanno rovinato la sua scalata al posto di direttore. McCallister tenta di uccidere Vance dandogli una dose letale di morfina, ma Leon riesce a ferirlo a morte con un coltello. Prima di ritornare in Israele, Eli si riconcilia con Ziva.
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Battuta di caccia
 Titolo originale: False Witness
 Diretto da: James Whitmore, Jr.
 Scritto da: Steven Binder

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Il team dell'NCIS indaga sulla sparizione di un sottufficiale di marina che è l'unico testimone in un processo per omicidio. Nel frattempo, Ziva e McGee cercano di scoprire il motivo dello strano comportamento di Tony, il quale ha smesso di citare film, fare scherzi e di fare il cascamorto con le donne, agendo invece in modo impeccabile sul lavoro. Dopo aver ritrovato il sottufficiale, il quale psicanalizza con poco tatto l'intera squadra (figlio unico di due psicologi), scoprono che è stato minacciato di non testimoniare. Alla fine l'imputato, a causa di un'irregolarità nel quadro probatorio, l'assassino viene rilasciato. Il vero colpevole delle minacce era in realtà il fratello della vittima dell'omicidio, il quale intende farsi giustizia da solo e tiene sotto tiro l'omicida, ma la squadra interviene per tentare di impedirglielo. L'omicida, sinceramente pentito per aver ucciso la sorella del ragazzo, chiede all'NCIS di evitare le accuse al giovane in modo da non rovinare la vita anche a lui e si offre di firmare una confessione che lo possa far tornare in prigione, chiudendo così la faccenda. Ziva scopre che una ex di una notte di Tony è stata ricoverata in una clinica per curare la depressione e che DiNozzo si sente in colpa per non averlo capito quando la frequentò. Ziva riesce a convincerlo ad essere quello di sempre perché tutti gli vogliono bene proprio per com'è.
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L'eredità
 Titolo originale: Ships in the Night
 Diretto da: Thomas Wright
 Scritto da: Reed Steiner & Christopher Waild

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Gibbs, insieme all'agente del Servizio Investigativo della Guardia Costiera (CGIS) Abigail Borin, deve indagare sull'omicidio di un primo tenente dei marines avvenuto durante una cena su uno yacht. La squadra viene a sapere che la vittima era l'erede di un'importante società con contratti milionari con l'esercito, e aveva intenzione di trasformarla in un'organizzazione no profit. Mettendo insieme gli indizi, la squadra scopre che la morte della vittima è stato il risultato di una cospirazione tra la sorella, l'avvocato della famiglia, e il CEO della società nonché zio della vittima e della sorella.
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Ricordi
 Titolo originale: Recruited
 Diretto da: Arvin Brown
 Scritto da: Gary Glasberg

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Un reclutatore viene ucciso in una scuola superiore, spingendo Gibbs ad indagare. La squadra scopre l'omosessualità del sottufficiale, portando Gibbs a classificare l'omicidio come un crimine razziale. Il predecessore di Ducky presso l'NCIS, il Dr. Magnus (Bob Newhart), si unisce al team. La squadra rintraccia molti sospetti, ma alla fine l'assassino si rivela essere il padre di uno degli studenti di cui il sottufficiale era confidente. Il padre credeva che il sottufficiale volesse una relazione con suo figlio, ma non si era reso conto che stava solo cercando di aiutarlo con la sua omosessualità. Nel frattempo, Magnus rivela il vero motivo della sua visita: egli è affetto dal morbo di Alzheimer e sperava che tornare all'NCIS lo avrebbe aiutato a ritrovare i suoi ricordi. Per aiutare Magnus, Ducky gli dà una raccolta di immagini di tutte le persone che Magnus aveva aiutato durante la sua permanenza all'NCIS.
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Due donne
 Titolo originale: Freedom
 Diretto da: Craig Ross, Jr.
 Scritto da: Nicole Mirante Matthews

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La squadra indaga sull'omicidio di un marine trovato picchiato a morte nel cortile di casa sua. Scoprono che la moglie Marine (Christina Cox) veniva pestata regolarmente dal marito senza che lei reagisse mai per amore di suo figlio; inoltre, quest'ultimo aveva una relazione con un'altra donna. Si trovano numerosi sospetti, ma alla fine si scopre che l'assassino è un proprietario di un bar, con cui la moglie del marine aveva avuto una relazione in passato, stanco di vederla maltrattata dal violento marito. Nel frattempo, McGee è vittima di un furto di identità: qualcuno inizia a utilizzare la sua carta di credito per comprare vari oggetti costosi. Tony rintraccia e scopre il ladro: il figlio della padrona di casa di McGee. Il ragazzo dice di aver rubato l'identità di McGee perché vedeva che era troppo noioso e che non si concede mai del tempo per godersi la vita. Insieme, Tony e il ragazzo riescono a convincere McGee a andare con loro a comprare videogiochi.
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In memoria
 Titolo originale: A Man Walks Into A Bar...
 Diretto da: James Whitmore, Jr.
 Scritto da: Gary Glasberg

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L'NCIS indaga sulla morte di un comandante di una nave militare, trovato morto nella sua stanza, apparentemente ucciso. Nel frattempo, Gibbs e il suo team vengono valutati psicologicamente dalla dottoressa Rachel Cranston che, in seguito, si scoprirà essere la sorella maggiore dell'agente Kate Todd. Si scopre che il comandante si è suicidato, poiché era ormai vicino al pensionamento obbligatorio e non aveva altra vita all'infuori della Marina; così i suoi colleghi avevano mascherato il suicidio in segno di rispetto per lui.
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La sfida
 Titolo originale: Defiance
 Diretto da: George Schenck & Frank Cardea
 Scritto da: Dennis Smith

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All'NCIS viene assegnato il compito di proteggere la figlia del ministro della difesa di Belgravia, dopo che un attentato alla vita di quest'ultimo viene sventato grazie al sacrificio di un marine. La ragazza sembra prendersi una cotta per McGee, ma viene improvvisamente rapita da due aggressori armati. Furioso per il loro fallimento, Vance ordina alla squadra di ritrovarla entro 48 ore, o McGee e DiNozzo verranno allontanati dall'NCIS. La squadra scopre che Adriana, che è sempre stata in disaccordo con le politiche del padre, ha organizzato il suo rapimento con l'aiuto di un professore universitario e di un suo compagno di studi, per fermare la firma di un trattato tra Stati Uniti e Belgravia. Tuttavia, quest'ultimo diventa avido e decide di tenerla a scopo di estorsione dopo aver ucciso l'insegnante. Fortunatamente, il team è in grado di salvarla, ma non sono in grado di arrestarla per il suo ruolo nel complotto a causa dell'immunità diplomatica.
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Crittografia
 Titolo originale: Kill Screen
 Diretto da: Tony Wharmby
 Scritto da: Steven Kriozere & Steven D. Binder

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La scoperta di alcuni denti estratti e di dita smembrate in una borsetta appartenenti a un marine costringono l'NCIS a intervenire. Mentre la squadra cerca di rintracciare il killer, un investigatore di una società di sicurezza elettronica viene incaricato di rintracciare la fonte di una serie di attacchi informatici provenienti dai computer dell'NCIS. Questo rende nervoso McGee, poiché è regolarmente entrato illegalmente nei computer del governo su ordine Gibbs per risolvere i vari casi. La squadra riesce a rintracciare Maxine, la fidanzata del marine morto, grande amante dei videogiochi ed esperta di computer. Comincia a prendere in simpatia McGee, anche se lui cerca di mantenere le distanze per via di un oroscopo sfavorevole. Lei racconta di aver casualmente scoperto una sorta di codice cifrato in un MMORPG: si rivela essere un programma in grado di hackerare i firewall del Pentagono, azzerando tutti i dati dei server governativi. La squadra rintraccia il programmatore responsabile, ma viene trovato morto, nelle stesse circostanze del marine. Gibbs e McGee capiscono che l'investigatore arrivato in precedenza è dietro alle uccisioni, dal momento che le notizie di una tale minaccia alla sicurezza americana avrebbero rovinato la sua carriera. Il caso, però, non è chiuso, perché il programma si attiva; fortunatamente, un attimo prima che penetri completamente le difese informatiche del Pentagono, Gibbs lo ferma a modo suo. Più tardi, Dinozzo manipola gli eventi, in modo che McGee cominci ad uscire con Maxine, cosa che gli vale la gratitudine del collega.
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L'ultimo colpo
 Titolo originale: One Last Score
 Diretto da: Michael Weatherly
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Si scopre che un ex assistente-investigativo dell'NCIS, trovato brutalmente pugnalato a morte, vendeva i dettagli su come rubare in un magazzino pieno di beni preziosi. La squadra apprende che il magazzino contiene oggetti sequestrati ad un ex ufficiale della Marina (JoBeth Williams), condannata per aver truffato migliaia di risparmiatori utilizzando uno schema Ponzi e trasferendo i soldi in conti esteri, non ancora rintracciati dalle autorità e rinchiusa in una prigione più simile ad un Country Club che alla galera. Mentre indaga sul magazzino, la squadra scopre che è stato rubato un misterioso oggetto da uno scomparto segreto della scrivania appartenuta all'ex-ufficiale. Per trovare l'assassino, Gibbs fa un patto con quest'ultima promettendole gli arresti domiciliari in cambio della sua identità. Alla fine, si dimostra essere una manovra di Gibbs per attirare fuori il vero assassino, l'ultimo membro di una banda di ladri che ha perso i suoi soldi cercando di riciclarli attraverso conti dell'ufficiale. Questa, una volta arrivata a casa, recupera l'oggetto misterioso, che altro non è che il suo taccuino contenente i conti bancari dove ha nascosto i soldi, e scappa per sfuggire all'assassino, violando così gli arresti domiciliari. Gibbs e Ziva arrivano sul posto, arrestando sia il killer che l'ufficiale e, al tempo stesso, ricevendo le prove di cui avevano bisogno per mandarla in prigione a vita e recuperare il denaro delle vittime, che potranno così essere vedersi restituiti i propri risparmi. Nel frattempo, causa tagli di bilancio al personale NCIS, la squadra operativa di stanza in Spagna viene trasferita a Washington DC. Tony si infatua subito del leader del nuovo team, un'avvenente donna cui è stato dato l'incarico dopo che Tony lo rifiutò quando il direttore Shepard glielo offrì, la quale sembra ricambiare.

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L'interrogatorio
 Titolo originale: Out of the Frying Pan...
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Il direttore Vance assegna a Gibbs il caso di un tossicodipendente adolescente accusato di parricidio; tuttavia, il crimine è ormai compiuto da due settimane, e le indagini della polizia sembrano portare alla sua colpevolezza. Le circostanze dell'omicidio lasciano Gibbs perplesso fin dall'inizio: quando l'NCIS comincia a trovare delle incongruenze nelle indagini, crede all'innocenza del ragazzo, aumentando così i contrasti con Vance, amico della vittima. Alla fine viene alla luce la verità: il colpevole è la madre del ragazzo, in quanto il padre non voleva che facesse più parte della vita del figlio (iniziò a drogarsi con i suoi farmaci).
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Dillo a tutti
 Titolo originale: Tell-All
 Diretto da: Kevin Rodney Sullivan
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Un messaggio (the bird song) di un ufficiale della Marina deceduto, legato all'Intelligence della Difesa, guida il team di Gibbs alla ricerca di un manoscritto contenente informazioni su un'operazione militare anti-terrorismo. Mentre la squadra indaga, trovano il corpo di un agente dell'FBI assassinato, e scoprono che entrambe le vittime erano coinvolte nella scrittura del libro. Quando dei funzionari dei servizi segreti della Marina cominciano a distruggerne tutte le copie esistenti, Gibbs è costretto a rintracciare l'anonimo autore, il quale permette la cattura del trafficante d'armi che aveva rubato un carico durante la missione, anche se alla fine non risulta essere lui, anzi lei, l'assassino.
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Conflitti
 Titolo originale: Two-Faced
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L'assassinio di un marinaio dirotta le attenzioni sul serial killer dei porti, inducendo il direttore Vance a creare una task force composta dalle squadre di Gibbs e dell'agente speciale Barrett, con quest'ultima designata come capo investigatore. Nel frattempo, il team incontra Ray Cruz, il nuovo ragazzo di Ziva. Invece di dare il benvenuto a Ray, Tony lo tratta con freddezza in quanto non ha buoni trascorsi con gli agenti della CIA. L'episodio si conclude con Ziva e DiNozzo in un bar, dove trovano un bulbo oculare umano che galleggia nel gin tonic offerto da un avventore non identificato.
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Danno collaterale
 Titolo originale: Dead Reflection
 Diretto da: William Webb
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Il team di Gibbs indaga sulla morte di un agente della Marina, il cui omicidio sembra essere stato registrato da una telecamera di sicurezza. Nel frattempo, il team dell'agente Barrett continua a indagare sugli omicidi del killer dei porti. Continua il rapporto tra Tony e l'agente Barrett nonostante la disapprovazione di Gibbs.
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Baltimora
 Titolo originale: Baltimore
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Il passato di DiNozzo come detective della polizia di Baltimora e le sue origini come agente vengono esplorate quando il suo vecchio partner alla polizia di Baltimora viene trovato morto nella sua abitazione. Il team collega il suo omicidio al killer dei porti, per poi scoprire che l'omicidio era opera di un emulatore che aveva scoperto che il collega di DiNozzo aveva capito che era stato lui a commettere un omicidio molti anni prima, negli anni in cui Tony era un detective della polizia, in un caso durante il quale Gibbs e DiNozzo si conobbero per la prima volta.
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Il canto del cigno
 Titolo originale: Swan Song
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L'NCIS viene posto in massima allerta quando viene provato che il killer dei porti si è infiltrato nell'agenzia. Tony capisce che l'uomo cui venne tolto l'occhio non è altro che Trent Kort, il quale rivela la vera identità del killer a Gibbs e DiNozzo. Poco dopo, Mike Franks viene ucciso dallo stesso killer dei porti. Ducky scopre che Franks aveva pochi mesi di vita a causa del cancro ai polmoni, provocato da decenni di sigarette.
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La piramide
 Titolo originale: Pyramid
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I team di Gibbs e Barrett continuano la caccia al killer dei porti, che viene infine catturato. Riuscito a fuggire dopo aver preso in ostaggio Jimmy Palmer e l'agente Barrett, il killer si lascia uccidere. Dopo la celebrazione del funerale di Mike Franks, Di Nozzo viene convocato nell'ufficio di Vance, dove il nuovo Segretario della Marina gli affida il compito di indagare su un membro dell'NCIS sospettato di vendere informazioni riservate.
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The latest proposal centers around the building currently housing On the Cutting Edge Salon & Spa and NOYPI, a Filipino grocery store.
The Plumlaw proposal calls for renovations to the fronts of the salon and grocery store and straightening out the uneven facades. The plan, if approved, would allow for four apartments on each level, with balconies in the rear of the building facing the "pond hole" parking area.
The apartments would be slightly larger than the ones currently above Enchanted Learning Day Care & Pre-School next door, Fortunato said. There would be four one-bedroom and four two-bedroom apartments.
The plans would require a variance for parking in the "pond hole," he said.
"We have had tenants doing that now for several years and it seems to be working out pretty well," Fortunato said. "They are usually gone during the day when the high school students and the businesses are parking there."
The parking arrangement is one of the issues that should be discussed before the redevelopment agency, Planning Board Chairman Andrew Silverstein told Fortunato. Affordable housing requirements and the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) program can also be reviewed there, he said. Much of that sort of preliminary work is done before that agency, Silverstein said, before applications move on to the Planning Board.
The chairman said the plans for the front and rear of the building look really nice, but noted that people are not happy with how the original building turned out in the back.
"I think there's things there that just don't seem right, and don't seem centered correctly," he said. "Things just seem a little off as the way the builder did it."
He suggested possibly having the rear of the apartment building behind the day-care resemble the proposed new addition with false balcony rails. He also suggested rehabilitating the storefront there.
"It's something to consider," he said. "Just from a black and white impression of this the new side looks really very nice. I'd like to see the other part included too."
Several members of the public spoke before the Planning Board about the redevelopment projects proposed for downtown.
Resident Mille Torsiello complained about the possibility of five-story buildings on Wanaque Avenue, which she said would make the borough "a little New York."
"It's on my mind and everyone else's mind," Torsiello said. "I don't know why this room is not filled with the public because they're complaining as hell out there."
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Silverstein countered that the borough's master plan calls for redevelopment and that this is a way to stabilize taxes because of the loss of ratables due to flooding in the south end. He encouraged the public to come talk to borough officials about redevelopment issues.
Some in attendance voiced a more favorable view of the pending redevelopment projects.
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Seven bullets were fired towards AGW skeptic Dr. John Christie's office at the U. of Alabama, Huntsville last year. Radical members of the Democrat party are increasingly becoming violent towards their political adversaries.
This was the correct decision, for only tyrants believe that people should be forced to part with their own earnings in support of ideas they don't believe in.
In a world where Democrats are becoming more radicalized and where some are calling for open hunting season on conservatives and Republicans*, I have a new warning.
If you are in a public sector employee and decide you don't want to contribute union dues that support beliefs contrary to your own – be careful! If you stop paying your dues I predict the Union Thugs will target you. They are going to make your life miserable. I know this will happen because I know how the Union Bolsheviks operate.
Watch your back. You have been forewarned.
*Read one nut job's call to attack Trump and his supporters here: This is Just the Beginning.


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10 000 Maniacs Play "These Are Days"
Here's a clip featuring college rock jangle-merchants 10,000 Maniacs. It's "These Are Days", a defiantly anthemic, dancing-on-a-gargoyle optimistic tune, the studio version of which to be found on the band's 1992 disc Our Time in Eden,. That record would be the last one of which to feature founding singer, now solo-artist, Natalie Merchant.
Another version of the song would appear on their MTV Unplugged live album the following year just before Merchant struck out on her own. As such, it's really the perfect end-of-an-era tune for a band who began in 1981, fronted by a seventeen-year-old Merchant, who eventually became a full blown songwriter in her own right, and a very deft one even with this tune alone. She co-wrote this with guitarist Robert Buck, hitting #1 on Billboard's "Modern Rock" chart.
The band became known for a jangly, Smiths-style guitar sound by the end of the '80s, when they were beginning to get out of their college rock musical neighbourhood to explore the outer reaches of the mainstream. But, along the way they revealed their subtleties, too.
The Byrds, and '60s folk-rock in general are stylistic seams that you can hear in their stuff by this period. And Natalie Merchant's background in being exposed to jazz at an early age certainly comes out in her vocal style, only to be built upon later in her solo career.
It all comes together here, on my favourite of their singles, with sunny optimism shining through without being cloying, or maudlin. Of course, the song is not without its sense of melancholy, too.
To me, it's a song about growing up, which makes it as good a swan song for Merchant as part of the band as anything. But, beyond that it seems to refer to the road to self-awareness in general, and the feelings of gratitude that often come as a result; to know that one has been blessed and (or?) lucky. It's about appreciating every moment, and realizing that every stage in one's life has its own treasures, all the while knowing that you're on a road to becoming.
Natalie Merchant of 10 000 Maniacs, and soon not to be by 1993. (Source: tvrage.com via Lisa on Pinterest)
In lesser hands, this could sound like a trite Valedictorian speech by some well-meaning overachiever. But, the subtle approach in Merchant's vocal, the tastefully restrained playing, and the arrangement which is both light and aurally flavourful at the same time, saves it from that pitfall. As such, even if this song shines as a sunny, and positive anthem, it also allows you to hear that where there certainly is that sense of becoming in this song, there is also a sense of the passing away of what came before. It subtly touches upon an inevitable kind of loss to be found in human experience as we move on from one thing to another, from one era to the next; "our time in eden", indeed. It's that balance that makes this song great.
Maybe this is how Merchant felt, reaching the end of her time with a band she'd spent over a decade with. Still, her replacement Mary Ramsey would play on the album, not as vocalist but as violin/viola player. Ramsey would take over vocal duties on 1997's Love Among the Ruins.
Natalie Merchant's first solo album, Tigerlily, came by 1995. A new phase had started, with her days with the band as those she would certainly remember.
10 000 Maniacs is an active band today 31 years after it was founded. Check out the official 10 000 Maniacs site.
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Security Priorities for 2022: What Small and Midsize Businesses Need to Know
By Danielle Esbenshade on May 11, 2022 in Latest News, Security
Despite daily headlines of cyberattacks, nine out of 10 IT and security leaders believe their organizations are still falling short in addressing cyber risks, according to Foundry's 2021 Security Priorities Study.
But there is hopeful news. The study found that among the small and midsize businesses (SMBs) increasing their security budgets, they are aiming to double their spending on average, from approximately $5.5 million in 2020 to $11 million in 2022.
Furthermore, because many SMBs tend to have limited expertise in security, they are turning to outsourcers for help. This year, 21% plan to have fully outsourced their security functions.
However, before doing so consider this: Many managed services providers (MSPs) also lack security expertise. In the face of cutting-edge cyber threats, their approach may be limited to configuring basic firewall rules and deploying antivirus solutions, says Gaidar Magdanurov, chief success officer at Acronis.
Unfortunately, ensuring a better security posture comes at a higher cost to organizations. That sometimes leaves gaps and risks – for both SMBs and the customers they serve.
"We typically see that few SMBs have a strong security posture," Magdanurov says. "So, when they are serving as vendors of large enterprises, they inadvertently become the weak link in the security chain." As an example, he points to multiple recent security breaches of large retailers, including Target and Home Depot, through third parties.
Security Initiatives for SMBs
The first step is to engage with partners that can deploy and manage security information and event management (SIEM) systems, as well as monitor events to detect security threats, Magdanurov says. "Reactive security is not enough, and SMBs need to have security solutions that assess vulnerabilities, deploy patches, and improve configurations."
SMBs should invest in systems that are able to quickly restore systems to an operating state after attacks while maintaining a copy of the information for analysis and investigation to prevent future breaches. If you aren't sure how to go about prioritizing and tackling these, an MSP with security expertise or a managed security services provider (MSSP) can help.
"The partner should guide you through the options available, based on the budget you're able to allocate to security,'' Magdanurov says.
People are still responsible for about 90% of all breaches.
It is also critical to invest in employee education around security best practices because people are still responsible for about 90% of all breaches, he added. Such incidents might occur when users open a phishing email, adopt weak passwords, or leave unlocked devices in public.
"SMBs should also request that their MSP or MSSP partners regularly review their environments to constantly improve the security posture,'' Magdanurov says.
When Finances are Limited
For those with a limited budget, at the very minimum, Magdanurov advised the deployment of an integrated system that combines cybersecurity with data protection and management.
"SMBs need proactive protection with patch management capabilities, vulnerability assessments, and antivirus and anti-malware protection," he says. They also need the ability to quickly recover in the event of failure by restoring from backup – automatically, if possible – to local hardware or even the cloud.
An integrated offering is the most economical decision, Magdanurov says, because "it allows an SMB – or the MSP managing their infrastructure – to save on resources spent deploying multiple agents and managing multiple consoles, maintaining a patchwork of solutions, and training staff to work with disparate vendors." Using multiple solutions decreases actively increases complexity and the chance for human error, he notes, decreasing reliability and putting organizations in harm's way.
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Busy stands at friedrichshafen are normally busy for one of two reasons – a freebie beer is being handed out, or something genuinely intriguing is being launched.
Cobi, short for connected biking, falls into the latter pool and was generating a buzz because of it's new device which manages everything from automatic low light bike and brake lighting, to communication, offline GPS navigation and much, much more.
Another interesting feature is the app's theft alert, which will send your phone into a frenzy when the mounted sensors feel any unwanted attention on the bike.
Some may be familiar with the handlebar mounted unit due to a successful kickstarter campaign and follow up production for the masses is now in full swing. The device will work with any bluetooth capable smartphone (or Apple Watch) carrying the brand's app.
What's more, the unit will wirelessly charge your phone up to four times over on the move per battery charge and infinitely if you've a dynamo rigged up.
Other features of the system include: A bell, on the bike social media and music access, control of the built in 45 lux (at 10 metres) lighting, sensor driven fitness records and other bike computer readings.
An exchangeable battery pack (6000mAh) is also set to be available for those thinking of going touring.
Dedicated cases for all the modern Apple phones and many Android units are soon to be available, with an additional universal four to six inch mount available.
COBI has already signed OEM partnerships with the likes of Winora, TransX and Rotwild, among others.
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Home » News » Business » Appeals court schedules Dec. 14 hearing on blocked U.S. TikTok new user ban
Appeals court schedules Dec. 14 hearing on blocked U.S. TikTok new user ban
William Dickerson 2020-12-02
In this news, we discuss the Appeals court schedules Dec. 14 hearing on blocked U.S. TikTok new user ban.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A federal appeals court said on Wednesday it would hear oral argument on Dec. 14 on the government's appeal against an order blocking Apple Inc's and Alphabet's Google's ban from offering TikTok for download in US app stores.
On September 27, U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols in Washington blocked the Commerce Department's order hours before a ban on new downloads of the Chinese-owned short video-sharing app.
The Appeal Panel is composed of Justice Judith Rogers, Patricia Millett and Robert Wilkins. All three were appointed by previous Democratic presidents.
The Trump administration last week extended until Friday the deadline for China's parent company TikTok ByteDance to sell TikTok's U.S. assets. The Trump administration maintains that TikTok poses national security concerns because the personal data of American users could be obtained by the Chinese government. TikTok, which has more than 100 million US users, denies this claim.
The administration had previously granted ByteDance a 15-day extension of the order issued in August. On August 14, President Donald Trump ordered ByteDance to divest the app's U.S. assets within 90 days.
Under pressure from the US government, ByteDance has been in talks for months to finalize a deal with Walmart Inc and Oracle Corp to move TikTok's US assets into a new entity.
ByteDance has made a new proposal to address US government concerns, Reuters reported last week.
The US Treasury said last week that the extension had been granted to consider a recently received "revised bid".
ByteDance made the proposal after revealing on November 10 that it had submitted four previous proposals, including one in November, which sought to address US concerns by "creating a new entity, 100% owned by Oracle, Walmart and investors. US users in ByteDance, who is responsible for managing US TikTok user data and content moderation. "
On October 30, U.S. District Judge Wendy Beetlestone blocked another aspect of a Commerce Department order to go into effect on November 12 that would have effectively prevented TikTok from operating in the United States.
Beetlestone urged the agency to ban US data hosting for TikTok, content delivery services and other technical transactions.
Reporting by David Shepardson; Edited by Chris Reese and Dan Grebler
Original © Thomson Reuters
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In Real Estate, a Picture Can Be Worth Thousands of Dollars.
A clean home will produce the best photos and video which will produce more potential buyers and more money for you!
The following list of cleaning tips for your real estate photography appointment are suggestions to keep in mind as you and your sellers prepare for your photo appointment. It is best to hide as many personal items as possible. Potential buyers would rather imagine their own items on the shelves. We normally photograph every room of the home, unless there is something you don't want photographed.
□ Put away all unnecessary appliances, dish racks, etc.


Nozawa, K., Lin, Y., Kubodera, R., Shimizu, Y., Tanaka, H., Ohshima, T.
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Nozawa, K., Lin, Y., Kubodera, R., Shimizu, Y., Tanaka, H., Ohshima, T. (2017) Zebrafish Mecp2 is required for proper axonal elongation of motor neurons and synapse formation. Developmental Neurobiology. 77(9):1101-1113.
Rett syndrome is a severe neurodevelopmental disorder. It is caused by a mutation in methyl-CpG binding protein 2 (MecP2), a transcriptional regulator that recruits protein complexes involved in histone modification and chromatin remodeling. However, the role of Mecp2 in Rett syndrome remains unclear. In this study, we investigated the function of Mecp2 in neuronal development using zebrafish embryos. Mecp2 expression was detected ubiquitously in the central nervous system and muscles at 28 hours post fertilization (hpf). We injected an antisense morpholino oligonucleotide (AMO) to induce Mecp2 knockdown phenotype. In mecp2 morphants (embryos with Mecp2 knockdown by AMO) at 28 and 72 hpf, we found an increase in abnormal axonal branches of caudal primary motor neurons and a decrease in motor activity. In mecp2 morphants at 24 hpf, we observed an increase in the expression of an mecp2 downstream candidate gene, brain derived neurotrophic factor (bdnf). In mecp2 morphants at 72 hpf, the presynaptic area stained by an anti-SV2 antibody was increased at the neuromuscular junction (NMJ). Interestingly, the size of SV2-positive presynaptic area at the NMJ was also increased following bdnf mRNA injection, while it was normalized in a double knockdown of mecp2 and bdnf. These results imply that Mecp2 is an important functional regulator of bdnf gene expression during neural circuit formation in zebrafish embryo.