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Misinformation is the driving force behind the use of Ivermectin for COVID-19
by Muhammad Haider Shahid | Nov 28, 2021 | Op-Eds, Opinion | 0
COVID-19 misinformation is on a rampage. As a result, people are resorting to the drug ivermectin for COVID-19 without taking into consideration the actual consequences of its dangers, leading to 88,000 human formulations of ivermectin prescriptions in comparison to the 3,600 before the pandemic. People should steer clear of taking the drug ivermectin as treatment for COVID-19.
In 1996 an antiparasitic drug ivermectin was approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) to treat two specific conditions: intestinal strongyloidiasis and onchocerciasis, caused by parasitic worms. However, not only has the FDA not authorized ivermectin for COVID-19 on people and animals, but there isn't even evidence that it's safe and effective for treating the virus. More specifically, the FDA has advised to not use any drugs or products intended for animals, and such use can be potentially dangerous for humans. Misinformation on the use of ivermectin should be dealt with in any way possible by the government or social media agencies to avoid the harm it may pose to the user and how the use of ivermectin may spread anecdotally.
Social media acts as the forefront for disseminating information and thus an important agent of COVID-19 misinformation. Since the start of the pandemic, there has been a growing use of ivermectin, fueled in large part by right-wing circles and media personalities like Sean Hannity and Tucker Carlson, social media groups like Ivermectin vs. Covid and inflammatory opinions that diverge from the general medical consensus. For instance, Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) supported the use of ivermectin at a Texas Youth Summit, which did not help in combating misinformation. At the same time, he raised concerns about COVID-19 vaccines. He said, "the trouble is, these vaccines, they were only approved for emergency use. Now you have Pfizer that's been approved, but there's so much long term that they don't know." It is unacceptable how media personalities and government officials promote misleading information without any accountability.
Poison control centers are being bombarded with calls regarding ivermectin overdose. The Texas Poison Control Center received an increase of 150% of calls related to ivermectin exposure from July to August. In the month of August, of the 21 people who called the Oregon Poison Center, six were hospitalized for toxic effects from ivermectin use. Patients have experienced nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and hypotension. This is unacceptable. People are paying the price because of inaccurate information
Misinformation is driving the increased usage of ivermectin among the general population globally. The Czech Republic allows it off label use and Slovakia has seen imports of thousands of doses. Misinformation coupled with the helplessness over the rising number of cases have forced people in desperation to resort to ivermectin.
The BMJ, a medical journal, has pointed out that the evidence and reviews from many studies that claim to support the use of ivermectin have been questionable because these studies do not follow the process that ensures quality standards in publication. The results of other ivermectin and COVID-19 studies have also been retracted due to questionable methodologies such as results being made public with no peer review or editorial process. The writing is on the wall: there is no scientific evidence that suggests that ivermectin can be used for prevention or treatment for COVID-19. Government agencies and the general public should realize that.
The government and social media agents should do more in combating misinformation on ivermectin and other COVID-19 related matters. Government officials should take responsibility for the information they present to their audience, and should be held accountable for any misleading information. Reliable information from credible sources should be pushed by social media giants like Facebook and government websites for the general public. We need to do more to quell misinformation. Students at Emory can refer to University sources and follow Emory's guidelines on COVID-19 related matters and stay away from other COVID-19 or ivermectin sources found online that are not fact checked. Students and staff alike should be wary of any COVID-19 information from sources that are not Emory University, the FDA or otherwise scientific and fact-checked. The University should raise awareness on this issue and warn students against the use of ivermectin for treating COVID-19 and misinformation in general.
Muhammad Haider Shahid (23C) is from Seattle, WA.
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Q: Javascript functions as Arguments with Arguments What I want is to load multiple files. These files all use the same function to be loaded, only thing different is the file name. This function should return an object. Something like this:
var files = [ loadFile("file1.txt"), loadFile("file2.txt"), loadFile("file3.txt") ];

// Example function
function loadFile( file_name ) {
    return "loaded file " + file_name;
}

But when I run this it loads it directly.
var files = [ loadFile, loadFile, loadFile ];

// now please
for (var i = 0; i < files.length; i++) {
    files[i]();
}

But this way I can't give it arguments. Now I can create a filler function like this, but I there is probably a better way to do this...
function loadFile1() {
    return loadFile( "file1.txt" );
}

If it is possible, how can I load Javascript functions as Arguments with Arguments?
*done some testing. I am going with bind() for the answers, as that is what I was looking for. But I want to mention Stuart's answer that I definitely will keep in mind for the future use. MoeSattler & vlaz thank you guys for showing other good ways of doing this!

A: Cant you do:
// Example function
function loadFile( file_name ) {
    return "loaded file " + file_name;
}

var files = ["file1.txt", "file2.txt", "file3.txt"];
for (i = 0; i < files.length; i++) {
    loadFile(files[i]);
}

A: How about map?

function loadFile( file_name ) {
  return "loaded file " + file_name;
}
const fileNames = ['file1.txt', 'file2.txt', 'file3.txt']
const files = fileNames.map(loadFile)

console.log(files)

A: You could use Function#bind for binding the parameter to the function and call later without parameter.

The bind() method creates a new function that, when called, has its this keyword set to the provided value, with a given sequence of arguments preceding any provided when the new function is called.

function loadFile( file_name ) {
    return "loaded file " + file_name;
}

var files = [ loadFile.bind(null, "file1.txt"), loadFile.bind(null, "file2.txt"), loadFile.bind(null, "file3.txt") ];

files.forEach(function (a) {
    console.log(a());
});

A: Option 1 is to use what is called a thunk - it's simply a function that does not take any arguments and returns a value when executed. It's useful for returning something at a later point. You actually do have an example of that with loadFile1 but you can generalise it.
function loadFileLater(fileName) {
    return function() {
        loadFile( fileName );
    }
}

Or using Function.prototype.bind()
function loadFileLater(fileName) {
    return loadFile.bind(null, fileName);
}

Alternatively, you can flip it around and instead of having an array of functions that need values, you can have an array of values where you execute a function against each

function loadFile( file_name ) {
    return "loaded file " + file_name;
}
var filesNames = [
 "file1.txt",
 "file2.txt",
 "file3.txt",
 "file4.txt"
]

var files = filesNames.map(loadFile)

console.log(files);

In your case, you are most likely going to use .forEach rather than .map but it's the exact same principle.

A: bind is going to be your best friend here.
Typically bind is used to assign a context to a function (ie: var myBoundFunc = myFunc.bind(myObj) will make sure that any references to this in MyFunc when called via myBoundFunc will point to myObj), but bind has the added bonus of also being able to store parameters to call myFunc with.
So in your case:
var files = [ loadFile.bind(this, "file1.txt"), loadFile.bind(this, "file2.txt"), loadFile.bind(this, "file3.txt") ];

Where this can be any context, and every argument after is used when the resulting function (ie files[0]()) is called.

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Grade 2 Consultant, Laura Bowie, speaks to Talent Aquisition Lead, Craig McGeough, about her impressive rise within Perfect Image, the importance of women in tech, and how to climb the IT career ladder.
What are your career goals? I imagine most of us have them. Currently across the UK I imagine the vast majority of the IT industry will be working toward their next certification, project or promotion. Throughout my years in technical recruitment I have spoken to thousands, possibly tens of thousands of people about their career; where it is now, where it could go, and what would need to be done to get there. Unfortunately for many the answer was that they couldn't progress within their current company to the level they wanted, or at the pace they wanted, and had no choice but to move on.
At Perfect Image, we do things differently. One such example of this is our Grade 2 Consultant, Laura Bowie. I sat down with her to discuss the route she'd taken into, and upwards within, Perfect Image. Here's what she had to say…
Laura Bowie
What was your first role in IT?
I was working at Sitel as an outsourced Technical Support Agent for BT Communicator (the precursor to BT Talk or Voice). First, I dealt with customer support calls, and then I moved up to supporting anything you could plug into a computer as part of the BT Home IT Service, dealing with call-backs and complaints. We supported everything from cleaning virus-ridden PCs, to setting up broadband routers, printers and new PCs.
You joined Perfect Image in April 2010 in a 2nd Line Application Support role. What drew you to Perfect Image?
I was working for a large Financial Software house doing Accounts Technical Support in what felt very much like a call centre environment. I was approached by Perfect Image who were looking for people with excellent customer service, technical skills and ideally some accounts knowledge. I felt the environment was what I was looking for, so I decided to go for it and apply.
You have had an impressive rise up the ladder, what roles have you had in your time so far at Perfect Image?
I was 2nd Line Application Support from April 2010 until February 2014, before being promoted to ERP Consultant Grade 1. That role was much more customer facing, implementing technology and travelling to client sites across the UK. I have since been promoted to Grade 2 Consultant and I'm currently working toward achieving my Grade 3 promotion.
What does your role involve?
As an ERP Consultant, I deal with the whole process of pre-sales. That includes creating proposals and settings budgets, delivering demos and assisting our Business Development Managers with the more technical aspects of pre-sales. As a technical consultant, I also deliver work proposed to the client, which includes implementing technology, upgrading software, creating and maintaining reports and Word templates, implementing new modules, training, customisation work. I also assist with support as a third-line resource, to maintain the relationships which are formed with customers at the early stages pre-implementation through to post-delivery.
What is the most enjoyable part of your role?
The parts I love most are meeting new people, travelling, building rapport with clients to ensure trust and customer satisfaction, and a continued relationship in partnership with Perfect Image.
The biggest challenge in your role?
Managing timescales and client expectations. Ultimately, making sure the work is delivered to the highest standard.
Whilst Perfect Image is trying to put a focus on getting more women into the IT industry, it is often still seen as unbalanced – what would say to any women thinking about a career in IT?
I would recommend it, as it is a very rewarding job. There are so few women in the industry that it's nice to surprise people and show that us women can be just as technical as guys. It will help change people's perceptions that the IT industry is just for men…
What are you most looking forward to this year at Perfect Image?
Getting my Grade 3 ERP Consultant promotion is my goal for the immediate future but we are always taking on new challenges.
Final Words from Craig
Thanks to Laura for chatting with me about where her career started and the route that has taken her into the world of consultancy, working with niche technology and delivering projects across the UK.
She raised some excellent, pertinent points – particularly on the importance of relationship building, customer service, and strong organisational skills alongside the obvious technical requirements demanded by the industry. She also recognises that whilst women are becoming more prevalent within the IT industry, more women are needed within technical roles in order to further change the current status quo.
Laura is a great example of the Perfect Image approach which is to develop our staff. We believe there should always be a next step to work towards in order to keep staff motivated, happy and continually learning. Our track record of continually developing staff is one we are incredibly proud of. That could be staff working in highly technical senior roles working toward the next rung of the career ladder, or those who possess strong "soft skills" such as customer service, organisational skills and a clear strength in communicating with others, taking their first steps into the IT world.
If you are currently thinking about what to do next but can't decide where to go, here are some next steps you could take:
Looking for your first foray into IT, or currently in a technical role and you want to find out more about how we ensure staff like Laura continually progress? Find out more about careers at Perfect Image and whether your next step could be with us: www.perfect-image.co.uk/about/careers
Do you have any questions about how Perfect Image can help you to progress your IT career? You can drop me an email at craig.mcgeough@perfect-image.co.uk or give me a call on 0191 238 0111 and we can discuss your options.
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Q: Usage of Prepositions + Relative Pronouns I am going crazy because of prepositions + relative pronouns.
Here are some examples and please read and tell me if in the way that I have understood is right or not.

*

*(1) Do you know the date when we have to hand in the essay?

My grammar book says (1) can be changed more formally like (2):

*

*(2) Do you know the date on/by which we have to hand in the essay?

But I do not know if (3) has the same meaning as (1) and (2):

*

*(3) Do you know the date which we have to hand in in the essay on/by?

I don't know why I feel like (3) is weird. Maybe, because it is wrong?
It is really confusing because I have known that I can make Prepositions + which sentences when prepositions are used with certain verbs like this:

*

*Playing games in which I am interested are good for health.

*Playing games which I am interested in are good for health.
              **be interested in**

A: (1) is incorrect.
(2) and (3) do have the same meaning; the one you use is entirely up to your personal preference; you might feel that (3) is awkward because it ends with a preposition, and this is seen by some to be poor writing. Thus, (2) is the best option, though (3) is technically valid.
Your examples about "to be interested in" are both just as correct as the other.

A: Example (1) is awkward because "Do you know the date?" and "when" are basically the same question, so "When do we have to hand in the essay?" would be more natural.
Example (2) is technically fine, but extremely formal! I find it hard to imagine circumstances when I would use that level of formality while asking about a due date for class work.
Example (3) is okay but a bit clumsy. There is no problem with the preposition being at the end of the sentence, but the relative pronoun is an object and can be left out ("Do you know the date we have to...") and it has too many words - "when do we have to..." is simpler.
Your first  'playing games' example is formal in register, and the second can lose the relative pronoun, but the main problem is that the subject is "playing games" so the verb should be "is", not "are".

A: The process that puts prepositions (as well as other things, occasionally)
in front of relative
pronouns is called Pied-Piping (honest), and it's very complex syntax, as you can see from the link.
In the case of these sentences,
there are actually two different questions, depending on whether the essay can be handed in early or not. That's the difference between on, which refers to a single day, and by, which refers to an end date.
If the essay must be handed in on a particular date, then

*

*(1) is fine

*(2) is OK with on but not with by, which implies an end date for the hand-in period

*(3) is grammatical but hopelessly stilted; no native speaker would say this --
      we'd leave out the parts that aren't necessary:

*(4) Do you know the date we have to hand in the essay? OR

*(4') Do you know the date we have to hand in the essay by? (if there is a period with an end date)

or, more likely, we'd just use when

*

*(5) Do you know when we have to hand in the essay (by)? (by for an end date again)


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So our challenge this week is to use 3 colours and you can add basics as well (being white, vanilla and black). I've used So Saffron, Soft Sea Foam and Petal Pink with a Whisper White base.
One of my favourite embossing folders is the new Tufted folder. Love!! I used this to add some texture to the background of the card.
I wanted to use my new Time for Tea stamp set, so I stamped in Memento Ink and then coloured in Petal Pink Stampin' Blends. I actually fussy cut out the tea cup but I've just looked at the matching Spot of Tea framelits and there's a cup! doh, silly me!
The sentiment is stamped in Soft Sea Foam. I've also cut a piece of Soft Sea Foam cardstock using one of the framelits in the set. I added a piece of polka dot ribbon for some more texture and three little flowers in So Saffron as well.
It's very pretty in person! I hope you like it!
Next up on the hop is the lovely Monique. I wonder what she has created.
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Such a pretty card Bec! Don't you just love that embossing folder!
Beautiful colouring! I love all the little elements on your card, the pretty ribbon and the die cut soft sea foam are so subtle and pretty.
It's so so pretty. And what a great combination with this stamp set and the tufted folder. Just beautiful.


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In the summer of 2015 I went to the Czech Republic to learn about the unique sub-culture of Czech tramping. I've told a lot of stories about my attempts to adapt elements of Czech tramping to a Canadian context; many of these efforts have been detailed here (and here and here) on VANDOCUMENT. In sharing this research, I've been asked many times: what does this all add up to?
Well, it adds up to a show. Premiering this Thursday, Klasika is a musical theatre reimagining of the true story of how I went to the Czech Republic to find tramps, and accidentally ended up co-starring in Amerika, a staged documentary film about Czech tramping. Klasika is a mix of documentary 'fact' and extravagantly fictitious fiction. A character who shares the Czech version of my name—'Bara'—sets out to look for Czech tramps. She ends up meeting 'Barb', a boot-fitter working in the same small-town American feed store that sold me my cowboy boots. Over the course of the show, we discover that Barb is the leader of a glittery pack of rodeo queens who sing, dance and support each other in high-haired friendship.
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PETER DICKINSON: What has been your process finding your character so far? To what extent has costuming helped (or do you think it will help, if you're not at that stage yet)? To quote Barb, how have you change/fixed/edited what you've been given to work with and made "it fit your stride"?
ASHLEY ARON: Well, this rehearsal process is quick n' dirty (somewhat delightfully so) and I've found there has been little time to really dig into character explorations like there will be when we get to Broadway and we have all the time in the world, as Kyla professes. For me, that's been ok because Barb has come to me fairly naturally. I get to rely on my inherent queenliness (Barb is not the first queen I've been asked to play), and also my razor sharp attitude for this role. Costume has certainly been very helpful. I've traded my movement clothes for stiff denim jackets and boots every rehearsal and I'm finding that it helps me define my character because, lord knows, Barb wouldn't be caught dead in Lululemon.
Jeans, boots, big hair. The Rodeo Queens of Klasika. – Photo by Mike Fussell
PD: I'm interested in building on costume a bit in terms of a discussion of the different performances of gender at work in the musical. On the one hand, the Czech tradition of tramping would seem to be partly parodying an iconic (North American) representation of masculinity. And yet the cowboy figure also seems to be held up as a revered outsider, an anti-authoritarian symbol.
Do you see something similar going on with Barb, Sherri and the Whippersnapper? The big hair, bedazzled jeans, and boots that Barb sings of in "Queen of the Cloverdale Rodeo" certainly scream a certain kind of (stereotypical) hyper-femininity (and I lived through the era she's singing about). And yet I don't read it as camp. Indeed, it reads more like a feminist mantra. How do the Rodeo Queens find agency in rhinestones, beads, and leather?
As women performers, what does it mean to incarnate such a character on stage? Is it liberating? Or are you also conscious of soliciting a certain sexualized gaze?
AA: The Rodeo Queens are no quietly feminine crew, that's for sure. While there is a certain set of values they live by, there's nobody walkin' all over them. I think the set of lyrics that resonates with me the most is in the song, "Queen of the Cloverdale Rodeo," where Barb proclaims: "You could buy in/ or you could hate what you've been given/ but take it on the sly/ change it/ edit/ make it fit your stride."
As a queer femme, my personal relationship to femininity is a contentious one. The limits of stereotypical femininity can be suffocating and oppressive, and yet, I find great power and strength in performing hyper-femininity. I (much like the rodeo queens in the script) delight in the textures, structures, and colours that go along with feminine gender presentations. I also love the game of taking the parts that I want and chucking the rest behind me like an old shoe. I think the boundary between "buying in" and consciously performing femininity in an anti-authoritarian manner is extremely tenuous, and sometimes, in fact, there is no line at all. For me, honouring the feminine in its myriad expressions is always liberating, especially when we see it honoured on stage. I don't think disavowal of femininity is a feminist act, and as a woman performer (or as a person performing woman-ness), I am asked to reject the feminine all the time and I'm pretty sick of it. I am always conscious of a sexualized gaze because it is always there, whether I am "soliciting" it or not. But I'm pretty ok with soliciting it also.
Barb (Ashley Aron) gets some advice from Whippersnapper (Dominique Wakeland), her 'rodeo mom' – Photo by Mike Fussell
PD: What does the sisterhood of the Rodeo Queens represent to Bara? What do they give her/teach her that Honza, for instance, cannot?
AA: The Rodeo Queens represent friendship, chosen family, and mutual support. Honza is a real piece of work. His key interests seem to be supporting himself, taking what he wants when he wants, and using the stories of others to build his own success. Ick. These traits are fundamentally in opposition to the family of Rodeo Queens, even though a spirit of competition is inherently built into their relationships. The queens find ways to impart the wisdom of storytelling, humour, love, and the beauty of faking it till you make it. There seems to be some kind of trust in self that the rodeo queens display, whereas Honza's version is riddled with ego and macho control. The notion of us all being in this weird thing together is crucial, and Honza is out to get his. As the queens say, "Rhinestones don't work unless you give them company."
Rodeo fashion from May 1947 (Image from Kyla Gardiner's costume research)
PD: In the boot-fitting scene, from what place of life experience/wisdom is Barb singing to Bara of leather stretching and skin getting tough?
AA: Oh, I think Barb has been put through the ringer at this point in her life. You have to go through the hard stuff to get to any kind of comfort, which you "should be able to imagine somewhere on the horizon." Barb knows herself as an imposter and has been treated as one, and she knows Bara is off to experience some of that feeling for herself. It's taken Barb a while to acclimate to the life of Rodeo Queen and I imagine that experience to have been painful and full of failure and rejection. But I think she wants us all to know that if we cowgirl up, the leather will stretch and eventually the boot will form to fit us.
Barb introduces Bara (Megan Stewart) to her first pair of cowboy boots in Klasika
PD: What does Bara fear in looking too much like a "rodeo queen"?
AA: I think Bara is afraid of not being taken seriously in a community that reveres masculinity and is heavily dominated by men. Her resistance to looking like a rodeo queen may also stem from some of her own internalized misogyny that tells her that she can't be smart, practical, or resourceful and glamorous at the same time. I think we're all pretty familiar with the message that these qualities are mutually exclusive and antithetical.
Catch Ashley and the Rodeo Queens of Klasika October 29-30 at SFU's Fei and Milton Wong Experimental Theatre. Costumes are encouraged, and both performances are followed by a dance party, featuring The Johnny Horton Remix. Buy tickets here.
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Rafael Nadal Talks Nick Kyrgios Ahead of Wimbledon Clash
by Varun Khanna
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World no. 2, Rafael Nadal is all set to face Nick Kyrgios in the second round of the Wimbledon Championships 2019 on Thursday after a comfortable victory over Yuichi Sugita in the first round.
In a pre-match interview, Rafael Nadal talked about mutual respect between him and Nick Kyrgios. Earlier, the Australian talked about Nadal after his first-round win. He had said in a statement, "we have mutual respect."
Rafael Nadal was also asked about his opinion that whether he goes along with Nick about 'respecting' each other. The Spaniard revealed that he doesn't have any problems with anyone on the tour. He said, "I never had a problem with nobody on tour being."
Rafael Nadal further added, "Honestly, I am a very relaxed guy and I hate to be in a bad mood with the colleagues of the tour nor I think it's my opinion of what he's (Nick Kyrgios) doing sometimes but that's my personal opinion and that's it."
Earlier, Nick Kyrgios labeled Nadal as a "super salty" loser. However, the 18-time grand slam champion suggested that he will not play the words game with anyone.
He continued, "I am too old for all this that one guy says one thing, the other guy says another thing, no, I will not play that game."
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Rafael Nadal was defeated by the Australian in the round of 16 of the Mexican Open in Acapulco. The 33-year-old, however, was not impressed with Nick's behavior on the court. He said in a post-match interview, "He (Nick) lacks respect for the public, the rival and towards himself."
The Spaniard justified his statement ahead of their clash at SW19. "I just say what I say it in Acapulco because I feel it that way and that moment and that's all," said Nadal. "I cannot change that because that's what I truly felt in that moment and that's it."
Rafael Nadal and Nick Kyrgios will meet each other for the 7th time in their career with both of them winning 3 matches each. Five years ago, the 24-year-old had defeated Nadal in the round of 16 of the Wimbledon Championships.
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Danger: Diabolik (aka "Diabolik") (1968)
Starring: John Phillip Law, Marissa Mell, Michel Piccoli, and Aldolfo Celi
Director: Mario Bava
Rating: Seven of Ten Stars
In "Danger: Diabolik", the long-standing rivalry between the mysterious supertheif Diabolik (Law) and police inspector Ginko (Piccoli) becomes personal when Ginko forces a top gangster (Celi) to take action against his foe and the love of Diabolik's life, Eva (Mell) is caught in the middle.
I read maybe a couple dozen of the "Diabolik" comics when I was a kid, and two I have the fondest memories of is the one where Diabolik and Ginko team up to rescue their wives from a crook who has kidnapped them, and another where they are both on a cruise ship that gets taken over by terrorists, forcing a sort-of team-up between the two.
As portrayed in "Danger: Diabolik", such cooperation would never have taken place--the two men appear to dislike each other entiely too much, even if the respect they have for one another in the comic books still seems to be present to some degree--but aside from this small "failing", I think this film mostly conveys the essense of its source material better than most other comic book movies out there. It's not quite as dark as I remember "Diabolik" being, but it's entertaining enough.
Star John Phillip Law and the costume designers even took pains to match the physical appearance of Diabolik from the comics. There is no arbitrary "re-imagining" for its own sake in this film, as everyone seemed comfortable with and knowledgeable of the source material ot the point where they could do a faithful adaptation. (Even the musical score captures the simultaneous playfulness and grim intensity that were the hallmarks of the "Diabolik" comic.
There's further icing on this cake, as there literally isn't a single scene in this film that isn't staged in a visually arresting fashion. Director/cinematographer Mario Bava manage to fully bring a comic-book feel to the screen, presenting the sort of motion and three-dimensionality that the illustrators of the "Diabolik" comic are attempting to achieve with the many chase scenes and close calls the characters execute in those pages.
Bava also manages to bring a comic book feel in subtle and visually creative ways. Many scenes have the sense of being panels in motion, with action being framed in various ways, sometimes even feeling like "inset panels", like where Diabolik and Eva are staking out a break-in target, and we see their faces in the review mirror, framed before the building they are watching. The most impressive of the many instances of this in the film is a conference of gangsters that is viewed through a lattice, with characters positioned around the room and isolated in their own frames while speaking.
While the creative cinemagrapy is a joy to behold, some of the sets and mat-paintings are equally impressive. Diabolik's secret hideout, with its many security precautionsand gadgets is the sort of thing James Bond's nemisis Blofeld wishes he could have. Lex Luthor probably has lair-envy as well. (Although neither Blofeld nor Luthor would know what do to with Diabolik's huge rotating bed where he and Eva have wild sex while coverd in millions of dollars....)[/left]
As much as I admire the visuals and the sets, I think these also end up being counted among its weaknesses, despite their beauty (or perhaps becaome of it). Director Bava also seems to have been aware that he and his crew had made a very special movie here, and he is just a little too proud of their work and he shows off the sets and the matpaintings just a little too much. On more than one occassion, he spends so much time dwelling on them that the movie starts to sputter and stall--the worst of these is the scene of Diabolik and Eva making love, while visually cool, goes on for so long that it becomes downright boring. It always recovers thanks to even more great visuals and a script that is jam-packed with action, but the film could have been so much better if some of the scenes have been trimmed a bit.
Speaking of the script, this film would also have been alot better if its creators had known when to quit. There is a perfect ending for the filmd, and even a suitable denoument, but it continues well beyond that point and even gets a bit repetitious.
I'm certain the intent was to include a truly impossible crime in the film--to push it completely over the top--but the end result is a feeling that two different major heists and two different endings had been contemplated for the script (each with its own impossible escape for Diabolik) and in the end it was decided to use both of them. The result is that viewers will start feeling a little impatient during the film's final 10-15 minutes, but because we've already sat through something that's thematically identical and that brought the story to a satisfying close.
"Danger: Diabolik" is an mostly well-done, light-hearted action flick, and it's definately underrated and under-appreciated. I recommend you purchase or rent this flick. If it didn't keep going past the point where it should have ended, and if it had been a little more like the actual comics, it would have been perfect.
Labels: 1960s, Heist film, Low Rating, Marissa Mell, Superheroes


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The Dots, which promises increased diversity, has been nicknamed the LinkedIn for the creative industries. The concept proved so intriguing that we just had to speak to its founder, Pip Jamieson, on her houseboat.
Even before meeting Jamieson, her name was a familiar one – her thoughts about reinvigorating the creative industries through The Dots had made sure of that.
We knew that she wanted to eradicate the gender divide – a policy aiming for a 50:50 ratio of representation was created upon launch, Forbes noted – and evolve the landscape into a more mobile one. More importantly, Jamieson wanted to foster a place of communication and opportunity.
The initial concept for the platform isn't new though. Jamieson actually set up its Australian counterpart, named The Loop, before launching The Dots – and it's her global ambitions that spurred her into action.
"I've had a crazy career, going from economist to working in the creative industry and then becoming an entrepreneur," she told Real Business, seated on the "porch" of her houseboat.
But as they say, every company is made from a spotted gap in the market. In this case, Jamieson struggled to find new candidates.
She explained that while resumes aplenty had been submitted her way, their portfolios were what intrigued her most – something which couldn't easily be handed over (yet).
There was no time to scan the web for talented people and any hire for an executive role needed to be made through a recruitment agency. LinkedIn proved too corporate in the end.
It limited their prospects to friends of friends, certain universities or via word of mouth. The end result? A diverse-poor workforce, she explained. The Loop was thus born – a place people could showcase all their work and obtain opportunities based on them.
Indeed, she left both The Loop and MTV, moved to the UK and acquired the international rights for the technology before setting up The Dots on Horace the houseboat.
The Dots definitely seems to be working. Jamieson explained that the team had immediately approached top creative brands – and now its fans include Twitter, Condé Nast, Facebook and Channel 4.


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Trustee, Young Enterprise Trust (2002 – 16), being a Charitable Trust with the objective or promoting and running enterprise education in schools
Deputy Chairman and Director, Kensington Swan (2004-2009), being a law firm of 38 partners and 314 people in total (while a law firm partnership, Kensington Swan has adopted the corporate governance model)
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These invaluable educators support SETs and work under the mentorship of a more experienced teacher. They contribute in the effort to build and maintain a strong, positive, achievement-oriented school culture, and they assist with any issues relating to the well-being of students. Our Teaching Fellows have the same type of contagious passion and intellect as our SETs and are a significant part of our classroom structure.
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Spotted in Los Angeles is a Ferrari Testarossa Spare Wheel for $1,500 USD. This is a center lug wheel used by early Testarossas from 1985 to mid 1998 until switching to the 5 bolt pattern. The seller says its like new with original tire. I dont think this spare has ever been used.
Spotted in New Mexico is a rare Vintage Alpine Alarm 8101for $1,400 USD. Alpine Alarm Model No. 8101 Security System! Alpine car alarm Mobile security system new but has been opened but never installed. This alarm was seen on the streets around 1986, 1987 or so. This unit does NOT have a remote, it has a touch key entry code pad. Pictures that you see are of the actual unit, so what you see is what you get. Comes complete with instruction, manual, components, wire harness, brackets, warrantee cards etc. I had one of these units in my first truck, and it works like a champ, never had any issues with it, and was happy with its security performance. The box has seen better days for its age, but still holds the components like it came from Alpine. This Alpine 8101 is very rare! This might be the only one left, in its NEW conditon.
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Spotted in Long Beach, California is a 1960 Porsche 356 Project for $29,500 USD. This is a numbers matching car with the same owner since 1973. It was a daily driver for many years before the owner decided to restore her in 1992. Since then it was parked away for 26 years hidden in a garage. The engine and interior are disassembled but the seller states the engine was gone through. It still has its original interior and wheels. The rear glass was re-installed since coming out of the garage. It is a California title car plus has its original tags.
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The Office of the PM of Kosovo: Thaçi signed a secret agreement and violated the Constitution; dismissal required
Albin Kurti; Photo: Flickr / Europe Upf
PRISTINA – "Prime Minister Thaçi, on behalf of the Republic of Kosovo, transferred to KFOR the absolute veto power over all future KSF missions in the north of Kosovo for an unenforceable period", reads the announcement of the Office of the Prime Minister of Kosovo Albin Kurti, published on February 26.
Kurti has also addressed an official letter to the Speaker of the Assembly of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani, informing her about the existence of the secret agreement, as well as about "constitutional implications of the exchange of letters dated April 19, 2013, between the then Prime Minister Hashim Thaçi and the then Secretary-General of NATO Anders Fogh Rasmussen, it is stated in the announcement.
In the 2013 letter written by Thaçi and published by the Office of the Prime Minister of Kosovo, Thaçi assures Rasmussen that "the Kosovo Security Force would only undertake a mission in Northern Kosovo with prior concurrence with KFOR".
Source: Office of the Prime Minister of Kosovo
"I, as prime minister, do not express any position for or against the secret agreement as to its content. I deeply understand and appreciate the extraordinary importance of the cooperation between the Republic of Kosovo and NATO in ensuring the full territorial integrity of the Republic and its citizens. And I, as Prime Minister, assure the Assembly, as well as all the citizens of the Republic, that they will not take any steps that would endanger this alliance necessary for the security of our country", reads the letter of Prime Minister Kurti.
In his letter to Osmani, Kurti emphasizes the fact that after officially accepting the office of Prime Minister of Kosovo, he has asked the staff of the Office of the Prime Minister, without delay, to analyze the contents of this secret agreement, as well as its implications and constitutional requirements, respectively with regard to the constitutional requirements set out in Article 20 [Transfer of Sovereignty], Article 18 [Ratification of International Agreements] and Article 91 [Dismissal of the President].
Along with the letter, Kurti has also published a statement, in which he concludes that Thaçi has committed serious violations of the Constitution, writes Gazeta Express.
Kurti's accompanying statement. Source: Gazeta Express
"Considering the evidence available to the Office of the Prime Minister, as well as the relevant provisions of the Constitution of the Republic of Kosovo, there are sufficient grounds to conclude prima facie that President Thaçi, during his time as Prime Minister, committed serious violations of the Constitution and that the commission of these violations justifies the initiation of the constitutional procedure for his dismissal from the post of the President of the Republic of Kosovo", concluded Kurti.
The procedure for dismissing the President is initiated through one-third of the members of the Assembly, who sign the petition, writes RFE/RL's Balkan Service. If the petition alleges a violation of the Constitution, it must immediately be submitted to the Constitutional Court, which renders its decision within seven days of receipt of the petition. If the Constitutional Court determines that a violation of the Constitution has been committed, the Assembly may dismiss the President with the support of two-thirds of the MPs.
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Washington DC's Immigrant & Refugee Music Festival
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As we remember how our country was founded on Independence Day weekend, we will amplify our message of unity with the talents of musicians of immigrant-descent.
Festival Lineup
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tabi Bonney is a #TidalRising star out of Washington DC by way of the African nation of Togo. He has made a career of doing what others won't or can't. His anthemic tracks are known best for unusual cadences and pitch-bending inflections. His drive and talent are unparalleled—earning him regular video rotation on MTV and national radio play with previous hit singles "Nuthin' But A Hero" and "The Pocket," all without an official record label or distribution deal.
Chief Obi
Chief Obi is an musician, event host, actor, entertainer and more! You have likely seen some of his wildly popular content on Instagram or heard his recent singles with a nice Afrobeats vibe. He's always big upping his Nigerian roots, so don't miss the vibes and come out Saturday, July 6th!
Martha Afework
Martha Afework has had some insane success recently! Whether it's getting love and support from soul queen India.Arie to performing her first headlining show at the Fillmore in Silver Spring, it's safe to say that Martha is making a quick rise in the R&B world.
La Colombopercutiva
You. Will. Dance. This Colombian band, formed in Washington DC, does not play around. If you've had the pleasure of seeing this band perform at their Cumbia in Motion events, you will know that their danceable music comes with a heavy side of humanitarian messaging in favor of immigrants. We've burned holes in our soles, so again, be warned..You. Will. Dance.
Layla Khepri
Performing live on CBS, being featured on WPGC 95.5, and racking up tens of THOUSANDS of views on Youtube, Layla Khepri is a force! With roots in DC by way of the Philippines, Layla has taken her high energy performances all over the country, garnering her "Best Live Performance" from the Underground Music Awards and "Best New Artist" from the International Music Conference.
DJ CYD
It's hard to put DJ CYD in a box, as there is much at the heart of what she does. As a refugee from the Vietnam War, DJ CYD lifts as she rises by giving back to charities and nonprofits, such as the International Rescue Committee. She has performed alongside artists such as Lenny Kravitz, Montell Jordan, George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, Beck and many more.
DJ George Tsakiris
DJ George Tsakiris is no stranger to DC nightlife. You've likely seen him on the decks setting vibes, even at Echostage where he has opened for huge DJs such as David Guetta. Of Greek origin, he's played at events supporting immigrants, so adding him to the lineup was a no-brainer.
Yannis
All we saw was sweat and literal dance competitions break out at a recent Yannis show. A part of the Lucid Project crew, Yannis is a Somali-American DJ who's been making the rounds at local DC and MD venues. He'll be warming things up when the doors open and you'll also be able to catch him filling in between sets.
Your Ticket Goes Toward A Good Cause
Want to support local refugees and immigrants in the DC Metro area? 5% of your ticket will be donated to the International Rescue Committee's DC Metro office.
You will be able to donate while you dance! Learn more about the International Rescue Committee's DC Metro office here: rescue.org/silverspring
Thank you to our current sponsor(s):
Are You Interested In Becoming A Sponsor Or A Vendor*?
Email us here to learn more: contact@nation-immigration.com
*Vending space is extremely limited. Contact us now to claim your spot.
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Q: Comparing two words in javascript not working peoperly I want to compare two words, where for one word the letters are scrambled. It is working fine but If I add the same letters it returns true. I want the function to return false. Is there any generic method to do that. Please find my function below
const word1 = "apple"
const compareLetters = getWord => {
    const word1Array = word1.split('');
    const getWordArray = getWord.split('');
    return word1Array.every(word => getWordArray.includes(word))
}

compareLetters('aplep'); // -> this result gives true which is fine
compareLetters('apled'); // -> this gives false which is great
compareLetters('aplepppppppppppppppp'); // -> this give true as well. I wish to return this false

A: An easy way is to sort the letters of the two strings and then do an equality check:

const compareLetters = (a, b) => {
    return a.split('').sort().join('')
        === b.split('').sort().join('');
}

let compareApple = compareLetters.bind(null, "apple");

console.log(compareApple('aplep')); // true
console.log(compareApple('apled')); // false
console.log(compareApple('aplle')); // false
console.log(compareApple('aplepppppppppppppppp')); // false

Theoretically this is not an optimal algorithm. More optimal would be to maintain the frequency of each unique letter. But in practice that will be slower in JavaScript, except when your strings are immense long.
For completeness sake, here is a solution with O(n) time complexity instead of O(nlogn):

const compareLetters = (a, b) => {
    if (a.length !== b.length) return false;
    let map = Object.fromEntries(Array.from(a, c => [c, 0]));
    for (let c of a) map[c]++;
    for (let c of b) if (!map[c]--) return false;
    return true;
}

let compareApple = compareLetters.bind(null, "apple");

console.log(compareApple('aplep')); // true
console.log(compareApple('apled')); // false
console.log(compareApple('aplle')); // false
console.log(compareApple('aplepppppppppppppppp')); // false

A: You should be checking it both ways, first with every letter of the passed word, then with every letter of  word1 and lastly you also need to confirm that the length of the words are the same.
You can do it in the following manner -

const word1 = "apple"
const compareLetters = getWord => {
  const word1Array = word1.split('');
  const getWordArray = getWord.split('');
  return word1Array.every(word => getWordArray.includes(word)) && getWordArray.every(word => word1Array.includes(word)) && word1Array.length === getWordArray.length;
}

console.log(compareLetters('aplep')); // -> this result gives true which is fine
console.log(compareLetters('apled')); // -> this gives false which is great
console.log(compareLetters('aplepppppppppppppppp')); // -> this give true as well. I wish to return this false

A: Do something like below :-

      const word1 = "apple"
      const compareLetters = getWord => {
      const word1Array = word1.split('').sort().join('');
      const getWordArray = getWord.split('').sort().join('');
      return word1Array === getWordArray;
     }

     console.log( compareLetters('aplep')); // -> this result gives true which is                                               //fine
     console.log(compareLetters('apled')); // -> this gives false which is great
     console.log(compareLetters('aplepppppppppppppppp')); // -> this give false as                                                      //well. I wish
                                               // to  return this false`

Hope it will help.


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Q: How to create external download link in React? How to create link with preventDefault and on click it must run download file from external url in React
return (
<Link to="/page">

</Link>
)

A: You can create a normal anchor tag with download attribute.
Example

A: You can use react-download-link
A simple component to download data from a client-side cache (e.g. flux, redux). Design to be used with browserify or webpack.
Install with:
npm install --save react-download-link

Include with:
import DownloadLink from "react-download-link";

Use:
<DownloadLink
    filename="myfile.txt"
    exportFile={() => "My cached data"}
>
    Save to disk
</DownloadLink>

Or with Promises:
<DownloadLink
filename="myfile.txt"
exportFile={() => Promise.resolve("My cached data")}>
    Save to disk
 </DownloadLink>

The component will default to an anchor tag, but the tagName prop will accept a string of any other HTML tag you prefer, such as 'button'.

A: I solved this problem. I create parent div on anchor tag and onClick run e.stopPropagation()

A: Please try with this one.

<!DOCTYPE html>

Click on the w3schools logo to download the image:

Note: The download attribute is not supported in Edge version 12, IE, Safari 10 (and earlier), or Opera version 12 (and earlier).

Reference: https://www.w3schools.com/tags/att_download.asp


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An SiGe bipolar IC for directly driving a differential electroabsorption modulator in a 40 Gbit/s fibre optic TDM system is presented. An adjustable modulator bias voltage (0 to –2 V) is generated on-chip by a novel active network in the output stage. Clear eye diagrams at 40 Gbit/s and output swings up to 2.5 Vpp (nominal 2 Vpp) were measured on mounted chips.
Gottwald, E.: `Towards a 40 Gbit/s electrical time division multiplexed optical transmissionsystem', Proc. ICCT, May 1996, Beijing, China, p. 60–63.
Lao, Z.: `High power modulatordriver ICS up to 30 Gb/s with AlGaAs/GaAs HEMTs', GaAs IC Symp. Tech. Dig., 1997, p. 223–226.
R. Schmid . 23 Gbit/s SiGe modulator driverwith 3.5 V single-ended output swing. Electron. Lett.
Meister, T.F.: `SiGe base bipolar technology with 74 GHz f', Tech. Dig. IEDM '95, December 1995, Washington, p. 739–742.


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Ever heard of jackfruit? Some are considering it America's next big meat alternative.
Diners familiar with Indian kathal ki biryani, Vietnamese sinh to mit, or Filipino halo-halo may already be familiar with the jackfruit, that relative of the fig that can grow to an enormous size and smells either exquisitely perfumed or nauseating, depending on the person.
It has been used as an alternative in Asia for possible thousands of years as a meat alternative. according to Daniel Staackman of Upton's Naturals, a vegan food company/cafe that sells pre-seasoned and pre-packaged jackfruit among its line of products.
The jackfruit tree that is easily grown and drought-resistant, with very nutritious fruit that happens to bear a striking resemblance to meat when cooked. Every part of this native Southeast Asian tree can be used. In fact, green jackfruit, aka the "meaty" part of the fruit usually only available canned in the United States, is actually the entire fruit —€" rind, flesh, and seed —€" before it has had a chance to mature (or grow to up to 100 pounds).
There are a number of companies selling the pre-cooked and seasoned fruit as a meat substitute, with a rapidly growing market across the U.S. By marketing the young fruit as healthful vegan food, brands have found a way to use the fruit at early stages, when it is much easier to preserve and ship. And many restaurants and brands have recently started marketing jackfruit as a "vegan pulled pork," citing other vegan cooks and recipe developers as inspiration.
But while it might seem like this fruit —€" a far cry from slow smoked pig —€" came out of nowhere in the United States, its development as profitable product has been happening simultaneously in India, a country where (according to advocates and entrepreneurs) currently 80 percent of the jackfruit grown goes to waste. But how are groups in both countries — from agricultural experts to vegan chefs — developing the supply chain and market for this fruit? And could the jackfruit be key to fighting food insecurity worldwide?
The reason we weren't already eating jackfruit all the time is that jackfruit is difficult to work with. "A whole jackfruit is a commitment. They can be the size of a toddler," says cookbook author Andrea Nguyen, whose books Into the Vietnamese Kitchen and Asian Dumplings feature jackfruit recipes, albeit for the fully ripe fruit. The resin under the rind sticks to anything that isn't oiled, and gloves must be worn to break it down. Its smell when fully ripe is also too close to that of the infamous durian for many people.
Jackfruit is grown in many countries, but India — with a vegetarian population in the hundreds of millions —€" is the only one with a history of using the young fruit as a stand-in for meat, most often in stir-fries, curries, and a popular rice dish called kathal ki biryani. The Bengal word for the fruit translates as "tree mutton" or "the meat which grows on a tree." In northern India, it's known as Brahmin's meat, or "meat" for the revered portion of the Hindu population made of priests, teachers, and religious scholars.


2K Games, part of Take-Two Interactive, has released The Darkness II for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC (through Valve's Steam service) to gamers in North America. Developed by Digital Extremes, the game should be available worldwide by the end of the week. This sequel to the original The Darkness is a shooter that follows the continuing story of Jackie of Estacado. Estacado is the head of a New York crime family and happens to wield an ancient and destructive power. Previously, he used that power to avenge his girlfriend's murder, now he's coping with a full scale gang war that leads to a journey to hell. If that doesn't sound extreme enough, The Darkness II allows players to take action with demon arms while simultaneously firing two weapons with human arms. That's a lot of arms!
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