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Quavo Migos Biography, Wiki, Girlfriend, Family, Height, House
By henryderex
Quavo, also known as Huncho, is the most prominent of the hip-hop/trap music group known as Migos, which comprises of three male members; Quavo, Offset, and Takeoff, who are all related. Their collective name Migos is believed to have its origin from the Spanish word Amigos which means friends.
Migos is also a colloquial term used by the African American community in Atlanta to refer to a house where drugs (mostly cocaine) are produced and sold. Quavo and his crew are famous for popularizing the African-American cultural dance move called 'dab' and their 'triplet flow' rap style has carved a niche for them in the rap game, earning them a combined net worth of about 10 million USD.
Biography, Wiki
Quavo whose real name is Quavious Keyate Marshall was born on the 2nd of April 1991 in the city of Athens, Georgia; a state in the southeastern part of the United States of America. Although Quavo is originally from the Gwinnett County in Georgia, he has come to be affiliated with Atlanta which is the capital city of the State of Georgia.
Quavo attended Berkmar High School in Lilburn, Georgia. While he was at Berkmar High, he showed interest in sports-football precisely and although he was quite good at it and could have possibly earned himself a college scholarship as a result of his exceptional football skills, he surprisingly dropped out from Berkmar High in 2009.
After dropping out of Berkmar High, Quavo, Offset, and Takeoff started a Polo Club named after the Polo t-shirt clothing line but eventually decided to rebrand and go by the name of Migos because they felt that the Polo t-shirt brand was no longer in fashion. Apparently, Quavo's decision to drop out of high school and delve into rap music turned out to be the best decision he ever made because it has brought him an overwhelming amount of fame and fortune.
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The Migos were underground for about 2 years and on the 25th of August 2011, they released their first mixtape titled Jugg Season. The mixtape was not a huge success so they decided to try again with another mixtape titled No Label in 2012. However, Migos eventually gained recognition in 2013 with the hit single Versace off their third mixtape titled Young Rich N*ggas. Their recognition grew to prominence when Drake, who admitted to being a huge fan of their rap style, released a remix of Versace.
The Migos brilliantly rode the wave of their newly found prominence and released hit songs like Hannah Montana and went on to drop an EP titled 3 Way in 2016 and 2 albums. The albums were titled; Young Rich Nation in 2015 and most recently, the critically acclaimed CULTURE in 2017 with hit singles like Bad and Boujee, T-Shirt, and Slippery. The Migos are virtually done with their third album titled CULTURE 2 officially released in January 2018. They are also affiliated with Motown and Capitol record labels and have released most of their projects through these record labels.
Quavo As An Artist
Although Quavo is very loyal to his crew and has blatantly refused to release his personal singles or an independent or solo album as such, he has been featured by notable rappers such as; Travis Scott, 2 Chainz, Drake, Meek Mill, Young Thug, DJ Khaled etc. He has also featured in some top chart songs like Black and Chinese, Good Drank, Portland, The Difference, Guwop, and I'm the One.
Quavo was named 'most influential rapper' by the online hip-hop appreciation network called Complex Music in 2014. He also starred as himself in Donald Glover's TV series Atlanta (2016). Quavo and Travis Scott recently formed a hip-hop supergroup called Huncho Jack and released an album on the 22nd of December 2017 titled Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho. Nevertheless, Quavo is still an active member of the Migos.
Height and Family
Quavo has a recorded height of 6ft 1inches. He has a slender body frame and was advised to bulk up while he was in high school if he wanted to go pro and increase his chances of playing the quarterback position in the NFL.
Quavo lost his father at the very tender age of 4, so he was single-handedly raised by his widowed mother who was a hairdresser and did her best to cater for her family alone with virtually no support from a man.
Offset and Takeoff whose real names are Kiari Kendrell Cephus and Kirshnik Kari Ball respectively were also raised by Quavo's mom. As a matter of fact, Offset is Quavo's cousin while Takeoff is Quavo's nephew and this explains why the three seem inseparable.
Quavo's Girlfriend
Quavo is currently dating American socialite, model and Claws actress, Karrueche Tran. Karrueche happens to be the ex-girlfriend of American pop star Chris Brown and there has been a lot of drama surrounding their breakup. She once slapped Chris Brown with a restraining order as the pop star keeps pestering her and reducing her chances of having a stable relationship with someone else.
Rumors of Quavo ending things with Karrueche because of Chris' incessant bickering have been propagated by some tabloids and blogs. It is a known fact that Quavo and Chris had a public spat at the 2017 BET awards over Karrueche and many believe that Quavo is fed up with the drama that comes with dating Karrueche. However, neither Karrueche nor Quavo have confirmed these breakup rumors so it is safe to say they are just speculations.
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Quavo's House and Net Worth
Quavo lives together with the other members of the Migos; Offset and Takeoff in a Mansion in Atlanta. The rappers are guilty of showboating and have been seen showing off the pool and expensive interior décor of their mansion on social media. As expected, they also throw lavish parties in and around their house. The Migos are also believed to own another mansion in the city of Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
With a net worth of about 10 million USD, Quavo and his crew can afford to live in lavish mansions in choice locations and even gift a house or two to family members.
Mama Huncho (Quavo's mom, Offsets aunt and Takeoff's grandma) was recently a recipient of a beautiful house from Quavo and Takeoff. The pair took to Quavo's Instagram account to announce this, it was their Christmas gift to her.
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Detents
It was initially reported that the company representative was having problems with her handheld. For the handheld to charge, the serial cable has to be manipulated a certain way. A replacement serial cable was sent to the company representative, but it did not fix the issue. The handheld and both serial cables were returned to the manufacturer for evaluation. Product analysis is planned, but has not been completed.
Additional information was received that the product analysis was completed on the handheld and flashcard. No anomalies associated with the serial cables were identified during the analysis. An analysis was performed on the returned handheld and the reported allegation was verified. During the analysis it was identified that the sync cable connector on the bottom of the handheld was damaged. The cause for the damage to the connector is most likely associated with mishandling of the device as it appears the connector detents are not being compressed when removing or manipulating the serial data cable, thus placing an extensive amount of force on the pcb and attached cable receptacle. No anomalies associated with flashcard software or databases were identified during the flashcard analysis. The flashcard and software performed according to functional specifications.
Re: Detents
It was initially reported by the company rep that the pt's new generator could not be interrogated in the operating room during initial implant surgery. It was observed in the operating room that the handheld had a bad connection and was causing the failure to program event. New programming system was shipped to the company rep and her old system was returned for analysis. Analysis was completed on the handheld and the reported allegation was verified. During the analysis it was identified that the sync cable connector on the bottom of the handheld was damaged. The cause for the damage to the connector could not be determined based on the returned handheld. However, based on the damaged connector, it is most likely associated with mishandling of the device as it appears the connector detents are not being compressed when removing or manipulating the serial data cable, thus placing an extensive amount of force on the pcb and attached cable receptacle.
Device failure occurred, but did not cause or contribute to a serious injury or death.
The initial report inadvertently listed the incorrect device name. The initial report inadvertently listed the incorrect date. Review of the handheld computer device history records confirmed all quality tests were passed prior to distribution.
A vns consultant reported that her handheld computer was not turning on. She stated that it has been charging since yesterday, and she tried charging it on different outlets. She also noted that the light was on when it was plugged in. It was confirmed that the lock button was not engaged. A hard reset was performed which still did not resolve the issue. The handheld was returned for analysis and is pending completion.
Analysis was performed on the returned handheld, and the reported allegation was verified. During the analysis, it was identified that the sync cable connector on the bottom of the handheld was damaged. Because of the damage, the handheld was unable to receive power from the ac adapter. The cause for the damage to the connector is most likely associated with mishandling of the device as it appears the connector detents are not being compressed when removing or manipulating the serial data cable, thus placing an extensive amount of force on the pcb and attached cable receptacle. No other anomalies were identified. During the analysis of the returned software/flashcard, it was identified that the flashcard contained two different sets of patient databases. The likely cause for the multiple databases is associated with the flashcard being inserted into multiple devices. No other anomalies were identified. The flashcard and software performed according to functional specifications.
It was reported that the handheld has been giving continuous problems, including frozen screen issues, not being fully rechargeable event while continuously being on the charger, and going into sleep mode. A hard reset was performed, but it was not successful. The screen was cleaned and the battery removed, but the issue was not resolved. The device was returned for product analysis. Analysis was performed on the returned handheld and the reported allegation was not verified. No anomalies associated with the main battery were identified during the analysis. During the analysis it was identified that some of the sync cable connector leads were damaged and that some of the solder connections between the sync cable connector leads and the pcb were cracked. Because of the damage, the handheld was unable to receive power from the ac adapter. The cause for the damage to the connector and solder connections is most likely associated with mishandling of the device as it appears the connector detents are not being compressed when removing or manipulating the serial data cable, thus placing an extensive amount of force on the pcb and attached cable receptacle. No other anomalies were identified. An analysis was performed on the returned flashcard and the reported allegation was not verified. No anomalies associated with flashcard software or databases were identified during the flashcard analysis. The flashcard and software performed according to functional specifications. No other information has been provided.
Product analysis was completed on (b)(6) 2013. Analysis was performed on the returned handheld. The handheld was received without an ac adapter. During the analysis it was identified that the sync cable connector on the bottom of the handheld was damaged. Because of the damage, the handheld was unable to receive power from the ac adapter. The cause for the damage to the connector is most likely associated with mishandling of the device as it appears the connector detents are not being compressed when removing or manipulating the serial data cable, thus placing an extensive amount of force on the handheld circuit board and attached cable receptacle. Additionally, it was identified that the handheld would not power on. The cause for the anomaly is associated with a swollen main battery that prevented main battery cover from seating properly and registering a false open battery latch condition. Although the main battery was swollen, it was able to hold a charge and power the handheld for over an hour. No other anomalies were identified. An analysis was performed on the returned flashcard, and no anomalies associated with flashcard software or databases were identified during the flashcard analysis. The flashcard and software performed according to functional specifications.
On (b)(4) 2013, it was reported that a handheld device had a connection problem, and the battery did not charge. The handheld device and software flashcard were received on (b)(4) 2013 and are currently undergoing product analysis.
Analysis was performed on the returned handheld and no communication anomalies were identified. An analysis of the handheld identified that some of the solder connections between the sync cable connector leads and the handheld printed circuit board (pcb) were cracked. Because of the damage, the handheld was unable to receive power from the ac adapter. The cause for the damage to the solder connections is most likely associated with mishandling of the device as it appears the connector detents are not being compressed when removing or manipulating the serial data cable, thus placing an extensive amount of force on the pcb and attached cable receptacle. Additionally, it was also identified that the serial cable had an open electrical connection in the power cable. As a result of the open wire connection, the handheld would receive power from the ac adapter intermittently. No anomalies associated with flashcard software or databases were identified during the flashcard analysis. The flashcard and software performed according to functional specifications.
It was reported that the nurse¿s handheld device was having intermittent communication issues. The handheld was used with a known functional wand but the issues were not resolved. The handheld device has been returned to the manufacturer where analysis is currently underway.
Additional information was received that the handheld and flashcard were returned to the manufacturer for evaluation. The handheld was received without an ac adapter. During the analysis it was identified that the main battery was inserted backwards. As a result, the handheld was unable to be powered using the retuned battery. Additionally, it was identified that the sync cable connector on the bottom of the handheld was damaged. Because of the damage, the handheld was unable to receive power from the ac adapter. The cause for the damage to the connector is most likely associated with mishandling of the device as it appears the connector detents are not being compressed when removing or manipulating the serial data cable, thus placing an extensive amount of force on the handheld pcb and attached cable receptacle. No other anomalies were identified. No anomalies associated with flashcard software or databases were identified during the flashcard analysis. The flashcard and software performed according to functional specifications.
It was initially reported that the physician's handheld would only work when the ac cord was held a certain way. The handheld would only charge or connect if held in place. Good faith attempts for product return have been unsuccessful to date.
On (b)(6) 2013 it was reported that there was a problem with the programming system. It was stated that the problem was narrowed down to the connector between the wand and the handheld. It was reported that the handheld and serial cable would be returned to the manufacturer for product analysis.
The sync cable connector on the bottom of the handheld was damaged.
On (b)(4) 2013 the handheld and flashcard were returned for product analysis. Product analysis was completed on the handheld and flashcard on (b)(4) 2013. No anomalies associated with flashcard software or databases were identified during the flashcard analysis. The flashcard and software performed according to functional specifications. No anomalies associated with the serial cable were identified during the analysis. During the analysis it was identified that the sync cable connector on the bottom of the handheld was damaged. Because of the damage, the handheld was unable to receive power from the ac adapter. The cause for the damage to the connector is most likely associated with mishandling of the device as it appears the connector detents are not being compressed when removing or manipulating the serial data cable, thus placing an extensive amount of force on the pcb and attached cable receptacle. No other anomalies were identified.
On (b)(6) 2013, it was reported that the handheld would freeze during interrogation and a soft reset would temporarily fix the problem, but it would eventually occur again. Troubleshooting was performed by the manufacturer's representative, but the issue could not be duplicated. The physician stated the problem is intermittent and does not occur everytime.
No anomalies associated with flashcard software or databases were identified during the flashcard analysis. The flashcard and software performed according to functional specifications. During the analysis of the handheld it was identified that some of the sync cable connector leads were damaged and that some of the solder connections between the sync cable connector leads and the pcb were cracked. Because of the damage, the handheld was unable to receive power from the ac adapter. The cause for the damage to the connector and solder connections is most likely associated with mishandling of the device as it appears the connector detents are not being compressed when removing or manipulating the serial data cable, thus placing an extensive amount of force on the pcb and attached cable receptacle. No other anomalies were identified. Attempts for additional information have been unsuccessful. No other information has been provided. Review of the handheld device history records confirmed all quality tests were passed prior to distribution.
Product analysis for the returned handheld programmer was completed and confirmed the battery cover was missing. Also, during analysis, it was identified the handheld would not power on using the ac adapter. The cause for the anomaly was associated with damaged leads associated with the handheld sync connector. Due to the damage, the handheld was unable to received power from the ac adapter. The cause for the damage to the connector leads and the solder connections is most likely associated with mishandling of the device as it appeared the connector detents are not being compressed when removing or manipulating the serial data cable, thus placing an extensive amount of force on the pcb and attached cable receptacle. No other anomalies were identified. Product analysis for the returned software associated with the handheld programming system was completed. Analysis on the flashcard found no anomalies associated with the flashcard software or databases. The flashcard and software performed according to functional specifications.
It was reported that the physician's handheld programmer was found in the corner of the clinic by a company representative. The handheld programmer was found uncharged and without a back, making it inoperable. No patients were impacted and it was unknown by the clinic when the back of the handheld programmer was lost and what may have happened to the back. The handheld programmer is expected to be returned for analysis, but has not been received to date.
The handheld programming computer and associated hardware were received by the manufacturer for analysis. Analysis is expected, but has not been completed to date.
A company representative indicated that the handheld was not holding a charge. It was reported that the handheld was left plugged into the outlet all night and when unplugged the handheld immediately lost the charge. The handheld was plugged into another outlet which did not resolve the issue. A new handheld was provided to the company representative and the handheld and flashcard that would not charge were returned to manufacturer for analysis. Analysis of the handheld was completed on (b)(4) 2014. During the analysis, it was identified that some of the sync cable connector leads were damaged and that some of the solder connections between the sync cable connector leads and the handheld pcb were cracked. Because of the damage, the handheld was unable to receive power from the ac adapter. The cause for the damage to the connector and solder connections is most likely associated with mishandling of the device as it appears the connector detents are not being compressed when removing or manipulating the serial data cable, thus placing an extensive amount of force on the pcb and attached cable receptacle. No other anomalies were identified. Analysis of the flashcard was received on (b)(4) 2014. No anomalies associated with flashcard software or databases were identified during the flashcard analysis. The flashcard and software performed according to functional specifications.
Describe event or problem, corrected data: the supplemental report #1 inadvertently did not report that the serial cable was also received by the manufacturer.
The dell x50 computer and software was received by the manufacturer on (b)(6) 2012, and product analysis was completed. No anomalies associated with flashcard software or databases were identified during the flashcard analysis. The flashcard and software performed according to functional specifications. Analysis of the returned computer was performed, and the reported allegation was not verified. No anomalies associated with the main battery were identified during the analysis. During the analysis, it was identified that the sync cable connector on the bottom of the handheld was damaged. The cause for the damage to the connector is most likely associated with mishandling of the device as it appears the connector detents are not being compressed when removing or manipulating the serial data cable, thus placing an extensive amount of force on the pcb and attached cable receptacle.
It was reported that a physician's dell x50 handheld device was not holding a charge, and therefore he wanted it replaced. The handheld read that the main battery was critical low, and he was unable to use the device. The device was typically stored in a cabinet, and no user mishandling was reported that may have contributed to the event. The physician was sent a new handheld device. Return of the suspect dell x50 handheld device is expected, but it has not been received to date.
The physician's serial cable were also received by the manufacturer on (b)(6) 2012, with the handheld computer and flashcard, and the product analysis was completed with the suspect serial cable.
On (b)(6) 2012, it was reported that a physician's handheld device would not turn on. A hard reset was performed; however, this did not resolve the issue. It was noted that when the hhd was plugged in, the orange indicator light on the handheld device would not come on; however, the charger was determined to be functional as it worked for another handheld device. It was later reported that the device was stored safely, and there was no mishandling. The handheld device and software flashcard were received on (b)(4) 2012. Product analysis was approved on (b)(4) 2012. An analysis was performed on the returned flashcard, and no anomalies associated with flashcard software or databases were identified during the flashcard analysis. The flashcard and software performed according to functional specifications. No anomalies associated with the main battery were identified during the analysis. During the analysis it was identified that the sync cable connector on the bottom of the handheld was damaged. Because of the damage, the handheld was unable to receive power from the ac adapter. The cause for the damage to the connector is most likely associated with mishandling of the device as it appears the connector detents are not being compressed when removing or manipulating the serial data cable, thus placing an extensive amount of force on the pcb and attached cable receptacle. No other anomalies were identified.
Device failure occurred but did not cause or contribute to serious injury or death.
A site reported that their handheld computer may have a short in the cord. They reported that it seems to go off and on when sitting on the table plugged into the outlet. They reported that there is a short or it is not making the connection at the connector between the handheld and the cord. No visual issue was seen and the event was reported to be happening for about a month. The handheld has been returned for analysis and completion is pending.
Analysis was performed on the returned handheld and the reported allegation was verified. During the analysis it was identified that the sync cable connector on the bottom of the handheld was damaged. Because of the damage, the handheld was unable to receive power from the ac adapter. The cause for the damage to the connector is most likely associated with mishandling of the device as it appears the connector detents are not being compressed when removing or manipulating the serial data cable, thus placing an extensive amount of force on the pcb and attached cable receptacle. No other anomalies were identified. Non-responsiveness from the handheld is due to a damaged connector receptacle where the serial data cable normally attaches; receptacle became partially separated from the main pcb with some broken connector pins; most likely associated with wear or excessive cable manipulation an analysis was performed on the returned flashcard and the reported allegation was verified. No anomalies associated with flashcard software or databases were identified during the flashcard analysis. The flashcard and software performed according to functional specifications.
Device malfunction occurred but did not cause or contribute to a death or serious injury.
The handled computer and related software were received for product analysis on (b)(6) 2012. An analysis was performed on the returned handheld, and no anomalies associated with the main battery were noted during testing. However, it was identified that the sync cable connector on the bottom of the handheld was damaged. Because of the damage, the handheld was unable to receive power from the ac adapter. The cause for the damage to the connector is most likely associated with mishandling of the device as it appears the connector detents are not being compressed when removing or manipulating the serial data cable, thus placing an extensive amount of force on the pcb and attached cable receptacle. No other anomalies were identified. No anomalies associated with flashcard software or databases were identified during the flashcard analysis. The flashcard and software performed according to functional specifications.
Describe event or problem - corrected data: it was reported that the charger would not charge multiple handhelds, however this was incorrect as the charge was used successfully to charge a different device.
It was reported by a manufacturer's representative that her handheld would not hold a charge. The cables were checked and they appeared to be ok. At that time, the handheld was plugged back in and the bar showed that it was charging the battery or at least receiving power from the power cord. It appeared at that time that the issue had resolved. However it was then reported on (b)(6) 2012, that it was continuing to have problems as the handheld would again not turn on. On (b)(6) 2012, it was indicated that when the handheld was plugged into the charger, the power light would blink red, but will not turn on. Additionally the representative reported that her charger would not work to charge another handheld device. The handheld has yet to be returned to the manufacturer for analysis.
The lot number and version number of the software was determined. Additionally it was inadvertently reported that the "charger would not work to charge another handheld device", however the charger was successfully used to charge a different handheld device without issue. The handheld has not been returned to the manufacturer to date.
On (b)(6) 2012 it was reported that the handheld was not charging. It was stated that the handheld would charge for a bit by repositioning the connection to the handheld but it will not stay charging. A week earlier the nurse said that the desk top charging cradle was not charging the handheld so she bypassed the desk top and just used the charger connected to the handheld and she thought it was charging successfully. The nurse noticed on (b)(6) 2012 that it was still not charging. It was later stated that the handheld had been stored appropriately and there was no obvious cause for it no longer charging. The manufacturer's consultant tried her charger with the problematic handheld and the handheld still wouldn't charge. The charging light on the handheld would only turn on when you hold the cable in a certain position. The charging/power adapter cable was reported to be working properly. On (b)(4) 2012 the handheld and flashcard were returned to the manufacturer for product analysis that has not yet been completed.
Additional information was received on (b)(4) 2012 when product analysis was completed on the handheld and flashcard. An analysis was performed on the returned flashcard and no anomalies associated with flashcard software or databases were identified during the flashcard analysis. The flashcard and software performed according to functional specifications. Analysis was performed on the returned handheld and no anomalies associated with the main battery were identified during the analysis. During the analysis it was identified that the sync cable connector on the bottom of the handheld was damaged. Because of the damage, the handheld was unable to receive power from the ac adapter. The cause for the damage to the connector is most likely associated with mishandling of the device as it appears the connector detents are not being compressed when removing or manipulating the serial data cable, thus placing an extensive amount of force on the pcb and attached cable receptacle. No other anomalies were identified.
Follow up with the physician's assistant found that the handheld had been stored in the nurse practitioner's office at normal room temperature and as far as it was known, the handheld had not been exposed to any harsh temperature conditions. Product analysis on the software found no anomalies associated with flashcard software or databases. The flashcard and software performed according to functional specifications. An analysis was performed on the returned handheld and the reported allegation was not verified. No anomalies associated with the main battery were identified during the analysis. During the analysis it was identified that the sync cable connector on the bottom of the handheld was damaged. Because of the damage, the handheld was unable to receive power from the ac adapter. The cause for the damage to the handheld connector is most likely associated with mishandling of the device as it appears the serial cable connector detents are not being compressed when removing or manipulating the serial data cable, thus placing an extensive amount of force on the handheld pcb and attached cable receptacle. Results of testing demonstrate that both the returned battery and handheld support device communications as expected. The battery charging connector on the bottom of the handheld prevented the battery from being charged. No other anomalies were identified.
On (b)(6) 2012, the physician's assistant called to report that her handheld computer will not maintain a charge. She stated that she had tried to plug the handheld into three different outlets to confirm if that was the issue and had also performed several hard resets. The pa stated that although she could not visualize any problems with the ac power cable, the handheld sometimes needed to be seated into the power cable connection at a particular angle in order for it to charge properly. The physician's assistant also reported that after unplugging the handheld from the power supply, the power button lights up in red and the computer then shuts off. The product was received on (b)(4) 2012 and is pending analysis.
A former company representative's programming system was returned to the manufacturer when they left the company. Product analysis was completed on the wand, handheld and flashcard. No visual or mechanical anomaly was identified with the wand. Continuity testing of the serial data cable and the battery cable passed. The programming wand performed according to functional specifications. During the analysis it was identified that the sync cable connector on the bottom of the handheld was damaged. Because of the damage, the handheld was unable to receive power from the ac adapter. The cause for the damage to the connector is most likely associated with mishandling of the device as it appears the connector detents are not being compressed when removing or manipulating the serial data cable, thus placing an extensive amount of force on the pcb and attached cable receptacle. No other anomalies were identified. No anomalies associated with flashcard software or databases were identified during the flashcard analysis. The flashcard and software performed according to functional specifications.
A neurologist reported to our consultant that their handheld computer is no longer able to hold a charge and that he has already tried to plug it into several different wall outlets with the same result. He stated that the ac power cord was checked visually and nothing appeared to be wrong with it. He was not sure when this issue first began but explained that it has been going on for a while. The handheld was returned for analysis. Analysis was performed on the returned handheld. No anomalies associated with the main battery were identified during the analysis. During the analysis it was identified that the sync cable connector on the bottom of the handheld was damaged. Because of the damage, the handheld was unable to receive power from the ac adapter. The cause for the damage to the connector is most likely associated with mishandling of the device as it appears the connector detents are not being compressed when removing or manipulating the serial data cable, thus placing an extensive amount of force on the pcb and attached cable receptacle. No other anomalies were identified. No anomalies associated with flashcard software or databases were identified during the flashcard analysis. The flashcard and software performed according to functional specifications.
On (b)(6) 2013 it was reported that a serial cable and two power cables for the handheld were going to be returned to the manufacturer for product analysis. They were received on (b)(6) 2013 and are undergoing product analysis.
On (b)(4) 2013 it was reported that the handheld was not holding a charge. Troubleshooting was performed with chargers and connections that were known to be working but the handheld still would not hold a charge. Attempts for the return of the handheld to the manufacturer for product analysis have been made but the handheld has not been returned to the manufacturer to date.
Additional information was received when the handheld and flashcard were returned for product analysis. Product analysis on the handheld was completed on (b)(6) 2013. No anomalies associated with the main battery were identified during the analysis. During the analysis it was identified that the sync cable connector on the bottom of the handheld was damaged. Because of the damage, the handheld was unable to receive power from the ac adapter. The cause for the damage to the connector is most likely associated with mishandling of the device as it appears the connector detents are not being compressed when removing or manipulating the serial data cable, thus placing an extensive amount of force on the pcb and attached cable receptacle. No other anomalies were identified. Product analysis on the flashcard was also completed on (b)(4) 2013. No anomalies associated with flashcard software or databases were identified during the flashcard analysis. The flashcard and software performed according to functional specifications.
On (b)(4) 2013 product analysis was completed on the ac power cords. For one of the cords, there were no observed anomalies; returned ac power cradle provided consistent power to the hhd in the pa lab. For the second power cord, product analysis identified that the connector to the ac adapter was damaged, exposing the metal contacts inside. The most likely cause for the damage is associated with mishandling of the cord. Despite the physical connector damage, the ac adapter performed as expected and charged the hhd battery. No other anomalies were identified. Product analysis was also completed on the serial cable. No anomalies were noted during testing; the serial cable performed according to functional specifications.
The handheld device has been returned to the manufacturer where analysis is currently underway.
Type of device name, corrected data: the initial reported inadvertently reported the type of device as the programming software when the issue was with the programming computer.
Additional information was received that unless he holds it a certain way, it won't maintain a charge or communicate properly during interrogation. Also, when he attempted to use it on a patient, the hhd kept on shutting down. A "check sum" error appeared on his screen. He said patients¿ vns is working and they feel stimulation. Attempts for product return have been unsuccessful.
Our consultant reported that he received a call from a neurology office reporting that their handheld computer only charges a when the ac power adapter is connected a certain way and ¿wiggled around. ¿ he explained that he has to ¿play around with it to get it to charge. ¿ the handheld itself does hold a charge if it charges correctly with the ac power adapter held a certain way. Good faith attempts are underway for further details about the reported event.
Analysis of the handheld was completed on (b)(4) 2014. During the analysis, it was identified that the handheld would not power on using a known good ac adapter. The cause for the anomaly is associated with damaged handheld sync connector leads to the pcb. Because of the damage, the handheld was unable to receive power from the ac adapter. The cause for the damage to the connector leads and solder connections is most likely associated with mishandling of the device as it appears the connector detents are not being compressed when removing or manipulating the serial data cable, thus placing an extensive amount of force on the pcb and attached cable receptacle. No other anomalies were identified. Analysis of the flashcard was completed on (b)(4) 2014. No anomalies associated with flashcard software or databases were identified during the flashcard analysis. The flashcard and software performed according to functional specifications.
It was reported that the company representative's handheld will not hold a charge. A hard reset did not correct the issue. No patients were affected by this. A new programming system was provided to the company representative and the handheld and flashcard were returned for analysis. Analysis is underway, but has not been completed to date.
Device manufacturing records were reviewed. Review of manufacturing records of the handheld confirmed all quality tests were passed prior to distribution.
Analysis of the handheld was completed on (b)(4) 2013. No anomalies associated with the main battery were identified during the analysis. During the analysis it was identified that some of the sync cable connector leads were damaged and that the solder connections between the sync cable connector leads and the pcb were cracked. Because of the damage, the handheld was unable to receive power from the ac adapter. The cause for the damage to the connector and solder connections is most likely associated with mishandling of the device as it appears the connector detents are not being compressed when removing or manipulating the serial data cable, thus placing an extensive amount of force on the pcb and attached cable receptacle. No other anomalies were identified. Analysis of the flashcard was completed on (b)(4) 2013. No anomalies associated with flashcard software or databases were identified during the flashcard analysis. The flashcard and software performed according to functional specifications.
A company representative reported that his handheld will not hold a charge. It was reported that the handheld was charged and then when taken off of the charger it dies shortly after. Troubleshooting was performed by the company representative by adjusting the battery, battery latch and battery cover, but the problem still persisted. A new programming computer was provided to the company employee. The handheld is expected to be returned for analysis, but has not been received to date.
The handheld and flashcard were returned for analysis. The handheld analysis was completed on 04/23/2014. No anomalies associated with the main battery were identified during the analysis. During the analysis it was identified that some of the sync cable connector leads were damaged and that some of the solder connections between the sync cable connector leads and the handheld pcb were cracked. Because of the damage, the handheld was unable to receive power from the ac adapter. The cause for the damage to the connector and solder connections is most likely associated with mishandling of the device as it appears the connector detents are not being compressed when removing or manipulating the serial data cable, thus placing an extensive amount of force on the pcb and attached cable receptacle. No other anomalies were identified. Analysis of the flashcard was completed on 04/23/2014. No anomalies associated with flashcard software or databases were identified during the flashcard analysis. The flashcard and software performed according to functional specifications.
It was reported that a programming system was not working due to communication issues. The programming system would work intermittently and the communication difficulties were confirmed on a demo device. The 9v battery was not the cause of the communication issues. The programming system was returned to the manufacturer where the failure to program was confirmed and attributed to an intermittent conductor in the serial data cable. Once the cable was substituted, all communication errors cleared. No issues with the returned flashcard were noted. During analysis of the returned handheld, it was identified that some of the sync cable connector leads were damaged and that the solder connections between the sync cable connector leads and the pcb were cracked. Because of the damage, the handheld was unable to receive power from the ac adapter. The cause for the damage to the connector and solder connections is most likely associated with mishandling of the device as it appears the connector detents are not being compressed when removing or manipulating the serial data cable, thus placing an extensive amount of force on the pcb and attached cable receptacle. It was also identified that the serial cable was unable to establish communication using a known good wand and the returned handheld. The cause for the communication difficulties is associated with a broken wire connection on the axim connector plug pcb. Once the wire was soldered back onto the dell axim connector plug pcb, the serial cable was able to establish communication between the handheld and wand. The most likely cause for the wire breaks can be associated with mishandling of the serial cable. The communication errors associated with the intermittent conductor in the wand will be reported via alternate summary reporting.
Device failure occurred, but did not cause or contribute to death or serious injury.
It was reported that nurse¿s handheld device was charging intermittently. The serial cable had to be in a certain position in order for the handheld to charge. The serial cable was swapped but the issue was not resolved. It was reported that no mishandling had occurred. The handheld device was returned to the manufacturer for analysis. Analysis of the returned handheld did not identify any anomalies associated with the main battery. Analysis of the handheld did identify that some of the sync cable connector leads were damaged and that some of the solder connections between the sync cable connector leads and the handheld pcb were cracked. Because of the damage, the handheld was unable to receive power from the ac adapter. The cause for the damage to the connector and solder connections is most likely associated with mishandling of the device as it appears the connector detents are not being compressed when removing or manipulating the serial data cable, thus placing an extensive amount of force on the pcb and attached cable receptacle. No other anomalies were identified. No anomalies associated with flashcard software or databases were identified during the flashcard analysis. The flashcard and software performed according to functional specifications.
It was reported that the nurse was having issues with her handheld device. Troubleshooting was performed and it was determined that the power adaptor required specific positioning in order to charge the device properly. The handheld device and power adapter has not been returned to the manufacturer to date.
The handheld and flashcard were received for analysis. Analysis of the handheld was completed on 07/16/2014. During the analysis it was identified that the handheld would not power on using a known good ac adapter. The cause for the anomaly is associated with damaged handheld sync connector leads to the pcb. Because of the damage, the handheld was unable to receive power from the ac adapter. The cause for the damage to the connector leads and solder connections is most likely associated with mishandling of the device as it appears the connector detents are not being compressed when removing or manipulating the serial data cable, thus placing an extensive amount of force on the pcb and attached cable receptacle. Analysis of the flashcard was completed on 07/16/2014. An analysis was performed on the returned flashcard and the reported allegation was verified. No anomalies associated with flashcard software or databases were identified during the flashcard analysis. The flashcard and software performed according to functional specifications.
It was reported that the serial cable for the handheld device was causing communication and charging issues. The wand battery was replaced and the wand was confirmed to be functioning properly when connected to another handheld device. The handheld device was returned to the manufacturer where analysis is currently underway.
Analysis of the handheld was completed on (b)(4) 2014. During the analysis it was identified that the handheld would not power on using the ac adapter. The cause for the anomaly is associated with damaged leads associated with the handheld sync connector. Because of the damage, the handheld was unable to receive power from the ac adapter. The cause for the damage to the connector leads and solder connections is most likely associated with mishandling of the device as it appears the connector detents are not being compressed when removing or manipulating the serial data cable, thus placing an extensive amount of force on the pcb and attached cable receptacle. No other anomalies were identified. Analysis of the flashcard was completed on (b)(4) 2014. No anomalies associated with flashcard software or databases were identified during the flashcard analysis. The flashcard and software performed according to functional specifications.
It was reported that the physician's handheld is not holding a charge. A new programming tablet was provided to the physician and the handheld was returned to manufacturer for analysis. Analysis is underway, but has not been completed to date.
Analysis of the handheld was completed on 05/12/2014. No anomalies associated with the main battery were identified during the analysis. During the analysis it was identified that some of the sync cable connector leads were damaged and that some of the solder connections between the sync cable connector leads and the handheld pcb were cracked. Because of the damage, the handheld was unable to receive power from the ac adapter. The cause for the damage to the connector and solder connections is most likely associated with mishandling of the device as it appears the connector detents are not being compressed when removing or manipulating the serial data cable, thus placing an extensive amount of force on the pcb and attached cable receptacle. No other anomalies were identified. Analysis of the flashcard was completed on 05/12/2014. No anomalies associated with flashcard software or databases were identified during the flashcard analysis. The flashcard and software performed according to functional specifications.
Device manufacturing records were reviewed. Review of manufacturing records confirmed that the handheld device passed all functional tests prior to distribution. Device failure occurred, but did not cause or contribute to death or serious injury.
It was reported that the nurse¿s handheld device had a faulty serial cable that required specific positioning to allow intermittent communication. An analysis was performed on the returned handheld and a likely cause for the reported allegation was identified. During the analysis, it was identified that some of the sync cable connector leads were damaged and the solder connections between the sync cable connector leads and the handheld pcb were cracked. The cause for the damage to the connector and solder connections is most likely associated with mishandling of the device as it appears the connector detents are not being compressed when removing or manipulating the serial data cable, thus placing an extensive amount of force on the pcb and attached cable receptacle. No other anomalies were identified. An analysis was performed on the returned flashcard. No anomalies associated with flashcard software or databases were identified during the flashcard analysis. The flashcard and software performed according to functional specifications.
It was reported that the physician's handheld was not able to hold a charge and that occasionally the hard reset screen will appear. The physician requested a new programming computer. The handheld and flashcard were returned for analysis. The handheld analysis was completed on (b)(4) 2014. No anomalies associated with the main battery were identified during the analysis. During the analysis it was identified that the handheld would not power on using a known good ac adapter. The cause for the anomaly is associated with damaged handheld sync connector leads to the pcb. Because of the damage, the handheld was unable to receive power from the ac adapter. The cause for the damage to the connector leads and solder connections is most likely associated with mishandling of the device as it appears the connector detents are not being compressed when removing or manipulating the serial data cable, thus placing an extensive amount of force on the pcb and attached cable receptacle. Additionally, it was identified that handheld was unable to charge the main battery. The cause for the anomaly is associated with broken solder connections on the handheld main board. Analysis of the flashcard was completed on (b)(4) 2014. No anomalies associated with flashcard software or databases were identified during the flashcard analysis. The flashcard and software performed according to functional specifications.

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My fourth and last pregnancy is over and our sweet baby girl has arrived and is doing great!
Oh my word, almost a mom of four!
Hair is a mess, make-up gone, and my sweet Lorelai in my arms.
Auntie Julie made it just in time.
So incredibly tiny. The amazing thing about the fourth baby is just how calm I was. Everything felt natural and people couldn't believe how laid back Shane and I were. It felt so good to soak in every moment.
There she is... we thought we would end up with a huge chunky monkey because of the gestational diabetes, but instead got a 7 lb 10 oz little thing.
Finally bathed and changed into her sweet little pajamas. I can not stop kissing those cheeks. We are in baby heaven over here. She is a month old today. Having a hard time thinking that, it's already going too quickly!


Take your first steps in the world of virtual reality with our individual VR cabins. Put on your helmet and set off, at your own pace, to explore the virtual adventure!
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The 10 individual, 16m² cabins allow you to become familiar with virtual reality and progress at your own pace through a whole series of universes. So, just put on your headset, pick up your controllers, and embark on the virtual adventure! Prepare for tailor-made experiences that are as surprising as they are varied for all audiences, from the most passionate to the novice.


African American Brides Blog: Naomi Campbell: Is she or isn't she?
Getting married, that is. Our friends at Essence.com are advancing the story we told you about last month with some new details. First the leggy-one was spotted sporting a massive emerald and diamond ring at a gala last month. Now, sources-close-to-the-sources say supermodel Naomi Campbell has told them to save a specific date close to Christmas before the end of the year. Could that saving-of-dates mean she is tying the knot with her Russian tycoon, Vladimir Doronin? Apparently, those who really know won't say because Campbell has reportedly sworn her family and friends to secrecy. Time will tell! Ah... a winter wedding.
She's not American, so please stop calling her african american.


through one of my fb albums. This is what I wrote under the attached photo.
loss......october 2001......a death and the divorce which followed....."
helped you to deal with your own.
the dissapointments, failures and losses we are confronted with. We have to resort to our strengths...ofcourse.
mail. I am posting only a part of your beautiful letter here...but there was a big lump in my throat for several minutes after reading your letter.
My hope is that you get the strength...to deal with lifes challenges. Believe in your self, like me you will be surprised with the amount of internal strength Allah has gifted us with.
known. I cant imagine the pain you wen thru. I know how it must have been to go thru a divorce and suffering and loosing everything, but i cant possible imagine you lost ur baby too, at the same time.
have happened. U truly are an inspiration. A very brave woman and im sure ur daughter wud b so proud of you. She's indeed very lucky to have you.
different way. It gave me hope and reduced my problems to a small speck.


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Q: Changing request headers - Accept-encoding and Accept-language in ASP.NET I want my .html files to be encoded in utf-8. I put the meta in the html files and globalization settings in Web.config, but still I observe that my GET requests contain Request headers such as:
Accept-Encoding:gzip,deflate,sdch
Accept-Language:en-US,en;q=0.8

How can I change them to add utf-8 and "tr" language? Is this the reason I see weird characters in the server responses where chars like 'ç' or 'ö' should be in my html files?

A: The Accept-Encoding header tells the server what compression algorithms you can handle, for instance, the server might send the response gzipped because you told it that you can handle it.
The character encodings that you can handle are signaled to the server in the Accept-Charset header. For example Accept-Charset:ISO-8859-1,utf-8;q=0.7,*;q=0.3
Anyway, if you just want your html files to be encoded in UTF-8, all you need to do is to save those files in UTF-8 encoding. This depends on your text editor.

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True Diagnostics, Carlsbad, CA, received CE approval for a quantitative TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) test on the TrueDx platform. This new platform is a completely portable point of care system that can handle multiple tests on a single reader. A finger pin prick of blood, small urine or saliva sample can be analyzed at point-of-care, and a digital signal even allows to extend functionality to Remote-of-Care wireless applications.
The Reader only requires a USB-port for power and a few minutes to load and set-up its proprietary analysis software. The test itself is a quantitative immunoassay offering detection and monitoring of markers in whole blood and it can be stored for 2 years at room temperature.
The company claims to have 61 tests in its product pipeline of which 57 have passed through proof of concept. The detection of hypothyroidism by quantitative measurement of TSH in blood is their first approved clinical test available in Europe. Other tests are available for research only, which include: quantitative T4, gram negative bacteria (Gneg), gram positive bacteria (Gpos) and prostate specific antigen (PSA).
True Diagnostics expects to run short clinical studies in the U.S. this summer and further submit for FDA clearance to market the TrueDX Platform throughout the U.S.


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Gilboa, Rishon join Maccabi, Hapoel in Final Four
Hapoel Gilboa/Galil, Maccabi Rishon Lezion both wrap up 3-1 series wins, booking the final two tickets for the Final Four at Nokia Arena.
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Hapoel Gilboa/Galil and Maccabi Rishon Lezion both wrapped up 3-1 series wins on Sunday night, booking the final two tickets for next week's Final Four at Nokia Arena.
Gilboa beat Hapoel Holon 72-65 on the road to advance to its third straight Final Four, while Rishon recorded a late comeback to defeat Bnei Hasharon 105-95 in overtime at home to reach the showcase event of Israeli basketball for the first time since 2006.
Gilboa will face Hapoel Jerusalem in the semifinals next Tuesday in a repeat of last year's Final Four meeting won by the reigning-champion, with Rishon to come up against Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Also Sunday, Maccabi Haifa secured itself another season of top-flight basketball, beating Ironi Ashkelon 96-89 away from home to clinch a 3-1 series conquest.
Ashkelon held a double-digit gap at the break (50-38), but was outscored 33-19 in the third period and Haifa wrapped up the win in the final 10 minutes.
Tyler Wilkerson scored 24 points for Haifa, with Sylven Landesberg adding 22 points.
Cory Carr had 21 points for Ashkelon, which will be hoping the BSL decides to expand the league and grant it another season in the top-flight.
Gilboa, which has now reached four of the last five Final Four's, going all the way last season, trailed Holon for much of Sunday's game, but ended it with a 13-2 run to finish Holon's magical season.
Gal Mekel had 19 points, six assists and six rebounds for Gilboa, with Marco Killingsworth scoring 14 points.
Rich Melzer had 25 points for Holon, which faced financial meltdown midway through the season but still managed to make the quarterfinal playoffs.
At Rishon, the visitors held a 43-36 margin at the break and seemed to be on their way to tying the series after taking an 83-75 lead with 1:40 to play.
However, Bnei Hasahron failed to close out the game and Isaiah Swann's free-throws with 1.7 seconds to play tied the score at 88-88 and sent the encounter into overtime.
The extra five minutes were dominated by the hosts, whose fans can finally look forward to a Final Four after five seasons of watching it on TV.
Swann led Rishon with 34 points, with Dwayne Mitchell recording a sensational triple-double of 20 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists.
Ron Steele and Dan Grunfeld had 28 points each for Bnei Hasharon, which will be bitterly disappointed with missing the Final Four for a third consecutive year.


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Queer homes: a glimpse into the domestic lives of Russia's LGBTQ+ community
Text: Anastasiia Fedorova
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Throughout 2020, domestic spaces have become places of comfort and refuge, love and loss, hopelessness, and hope, in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic. Home is where we bake banana bread, scroll through news feeds, and contemplate the shifting world – but also the space we use to define and ground ourselves against the turbulent outside world.
People who are part of the LGBTQ+ community, especially in conservative countries like Russia, have long been familiar with the power a home can provide. In Russia, especially outside of Moscow and St Petersburg, safe spaces for LGBTQ+ people are scarce. The street, workplaces, and family homes, all have potential to turn hostile. Personal spaces have always been queer sanctuaries of peace, pleasure, and self-actualisation.
Especially for The Calvert Journal, photographer Miliyollie captured Russia's LGBTQ+ people in their homes. Conducted remotely through subjects' phones, the shoot has allowed LGBTQ+ people to shine and embody their true selves — all from the comfort and safety of their own domestic spaces.
Sasha Rakhmanov and Roma Danilov
Blogger/LGBTQ+ activist and Musician
Sasha Rakhmanov:
Our home is very important to us. We spend most of our time here, and it's important that it's comfortable. We rent our apartment: I am not 100 per cent happy with the refurbishment but I generally have a feeling of home, of my own place. I feel like I recover myself here. We have had certain conflicts with the neighbours who knew about our sexuality, but they seem to have ended. Now, I feel safe at home.
In Russia, it's hard to feel 100 per cent comfortable anywhere because we live in a difficult time. It's very obvious how the state interferes with people's lives: anything can happen at any moment. I wouldn't say that I feel safer in a gay club than in a random cafe. Logically, I understand that I'm not safe really, but I do not feel in danger either. Overall, I feel comfortable.
Roma Danilov:
[Home is where] I can recharge: outside, I'm always in the state of ambient stress. I'm usually not particularly comfortable around people; home is probably the only place where I feel 100 per cent at ease. But everything is relative. At gay clubs and parties like Popoff Kitchen you can truly relax, dance, and be yourself.
Suzy Diop
Due to the pandemic, I packed my things and moved from St Petersburg to Moscow to live with my friend, Tolya. Now that I've been living with him since April, I can definitely say that his apartment reflects both of us: there are paintings we bought together, the synth we play together, our shared clothes, shared jewellery. This apartment is the first thing that comes to mind when I think of home; it's the first thing I want to come back to after a long day.
As a lesbian, I tend to feel unwelcome in most spaces, even seemingly safe ones. I find it especially difficult to feel welcome and comfortable because of how sexualised [LGBTQ+ spaces] can be, like in a club or at a sex party. I'm at my most relaxed when I'm surrounded by my friends (90 per cent of whom are also part of the LGBTQ+ community).
Alice Che
Language teacher, musician and activist
For me, it's very important to talk about being part of LGBTQ+: it's part of my personality. I am pansexual and genderqueer, and it's important to me to be visible. I like to publicly be who I am. But society can be hostile, and being on the street is often uncomfortable. I live in a rented flat with my partner and a cat. We have created a calm, cosy place, where everyone's comfort is important. There are lots of things related to our favourite pastimes: musical instruments, paintings, artefacts from trips. I am an interior designer by profession, so aesthetics and functionality are important to me — they influence my mood and the feeling of control over my life. I also like buying interior objects and throws at secondhand stores, and some things I modify or make myself.
Alyona Levina and Anya
Artist/disability activist and Musician
Alyona:
Unfortunately I am not very comfortable in my home space because I spend so much time here: this is where I sleep, eat, work, paint, make love, meet friends. When your home is your place for work and leisure, it's hard to make that switch and see it as a cosy space to recuperate. But I think that any space where I live becomes mine through personal possessions that I cherish.
Anya:
I've lived in more than five different places over two years, so I don't think home has a special spiritual significance. I'd say I'm around 25 per cent comfortable here. When it comes to my general comfort being in Russia, I'd say the situation is very bad, especially after the pandemic, and with the recent constitutional amendments [which defined marriage as solely being between a man and a woman). Being openly LGBTQ+ on the street is for brave people with their pepper spray handy.
Maia Demidova
Trans activist
Thanks to therapy, I recently realised just how important it is to make my home the way I want it to be. I have a lot of things which give me comfort and power: my princess bed, my mirror, comfortable armchairs, and flowers.
My real safe space is my support group, which I created as part of the AIDS.CENTER. This is a place where everyone is equal, regardless of age, gender, or HIV status. We have created a great place where we can come and be who we are — not just in terms of how we dress, but a space where we can talk about our weaknesses, vulnerabilities, and pains, with no judgement.
Nikita Andryanov
Founder of a project on Russian gay history Izvestnye Tetki
For us, home is the only place where we can kiss, so of course it's important! I'm joking — until recently I was always saying that I'd be happy anywhere, but after a few months in self-isolation I realised that wasn't the case. By the second week, I'd ordered a set of houseplants from IKEA and a wooden board where I put up photos of myself with my boyfriend. Now I also have a "gay shrine" (which is how my friends refer to it): a big shelf with all the books, pins, paintings, and posters I love.
For me, my safe space is my best friend's tattoo salon. She positions herself as LGBTQ-friendly, and everyone takes that into account. It is a small room in a former factory, with rainbow flags, Judith Butler books, and Mitski on the speakers. Of course, I am very lucky in that respect: I live in Moscow rather than a smaller town, and there are a lot of people here who help me to feel safe.
Nikita Privet
Non-binary activist and model
I have lived with my parents all my life. For a decade now, I've had my own room, where I could feel somewhat safe, but I'm not sure that is still the case. Since I started exploring my identity and being more self-aware, my parents and I have only been growing apart. Several death threats from my father have only fueled that feeling of distrust between us. All of that means that I have a strange relationship with our home. My room reflects my past self, and because I'm not able to change it to fit the "present me", it feels strange.
What makes me happy is the knowledge that people are becoming more open, both online and offline. I am rarely jeered at on the street, or harassed on the internet. I've had the chance to go outside wearing makeup and dresses, and to return home in one piece. I am very lucky to live in a big city like Moscow.
Zhe and Mozhevelya
Zhe:
Home is where I never encounter judgement about who I am and how I express it. Thanks to the objects I make or gifts I have received I can make this rented space more my own.
When it comes to safe spaces, the place itself isn't important. It's more about people who are in that space and our attitude towards each other — whether it's mutual support, judgement, or indifference.
Queer activist and part of the Vidimost team
At the moment, I rarely leave the house, so my domestic space is particularly important for me. I recently moved to a new house: my room only just got a door, the walls are still not painted, and the mattress lies on the floor. But I feel very comfortable here. Every week, I pick fresh flowers from the garden, and on the walls I have posters from my favourite films, Mamma Mia and The Walking Dead. The room reflects my identity. It's not complete, but it's cosy and calm, there is a beautiful view from the windows, and lots of soft spaces where I can lie down.
Apart from my home, my safe spaces are my close friends. In Sochi, where I live, there aren't public safe spaces, or if there are, then I haven't discovered them yet. I feel like the visibility of the LGBTQ+ community is definitely increasing — more and more people are open about their queerness in their online bios, and you can see queer couples who hold hands. But offline visibility is still mostly confined to Moscow and St Petersburg. That's why at Vidimost, we want to create more content to show that there are queer people all over Russia.
Boris Konakov
Artist and founder of Queer Biennale
I live in a shared apartment with my friends, who are also activists. Half of the artworks from the Queer Biennales [which I organise] are actually stored at my house. Every detail in my room means something to me. All of this is my personality, and I have invested a lot of work, creativity, and time into it during self-isolation. Before that, my space was not so looked after, because I suffer from depressive episodes. But when I started self-isolation, I realised that I need to do something about the space I lived in.
For me, [the idea of a] safe space is a notion which we can and should criticise because the whole world can't be your safe space. The world doesn't owe us a safe space: there has to be dialogue and compromise.
Sonya Sno
I wish I had a minimal white room which would reflect my personality. I don't have a huge need to create a cozy home. Home is a place where it's comfortable to sleep and where you can hide from your problems. But that's not going so well for me at the moment: in the summer, I was detained at a single-person picket, and the police came to my parents' house. Now it feels like the cops could come after me anytime. My anxiety means that I never feel safe in public places. But a place where I feel 100 per cent comfortable is any place where I am with friends whom I trust.
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After ten years, one of City West's most conspicuous parking lots is slated to give way for a mixed-use complex.
Amidi Group, a Redwood-based real estate and development firm, is preparing to break ground on the long-awaited expansion of TenTen Wilshire. The project would consist of a nine-story building at 1027 Wilshire Boulevard, replacing a 37,000-square-foot parking lot with 376 live/work apartments, commercial space, and amenities.
The $180-million project, originally proposed in 2006 as a 52-story tower, was put on hold following the global financial crisis. Amidi later revived the development as the more modest mid-rise edifice reflected in the current plan.
El Segundo-based Bijan & Associates is designing the 1027 Wilshire, which will feature amenities such as a rooftop pool deck, a fitness center, a theater room and an 800-car parking garage.
Completion is anticipated in 2020.
The original TenTen Wilshire, which opened across the street in 2007, repurposed the former 16-story headquarters of the Signal Oil Company as rental housing.
Eight-story development with apartments and retail coming to City West parking lot.


After work, slap on an apron and connect with your inner child, the one that used to dig holes in the backyard and cook up a mud pie. Greenwich House Pottery has garbage cans full of the stuff, only there they call it clay. The pottery studio has been an institution in the West Village since 1909, offering sculpture and wheel courses for amateur artists and professional sculptors. Enrolled students get free studio time, access to the kilns, glazes, and—best of all—as much mud as they can handle. And if you get real creative, you might even be able to sell your finished works at Greenwich's annual sales—nothing wrong with supplementing the monthly salary. In a way, pottery is better than making mud pies: Even if your pieces come out vomit-colored (you never know how your glazes will oxidize), friends actually prefer them as gifts, and they're dishwasher-friendly.


Khasab is a city in an exclave of Oman. It is the local capital of the Musandam peninsula. Access to the area by land was virtually impossible until a modern coast road was built, which allows fast access from the United Arab Emirates, making Khasab a popular weekend destination for people living in the Emirates. A calm fishing village and oasis overlooks the Gulf of Oman and the Straits of Hormuz. Enjoy into Musandam's highest peak, the dramatic scenery of Musandam Mountains, watch the traditional life of the fishermen and the Beduin, and also share the early morning hustle and bustle of life in fishing harbour. Also visit the restored Portuguese fort of Khasab and the prehistoric rock carvings in the village of Qadah.
This will be an unforgettable day cruising along the "Fjords of Musandam" , board on our traditionally decorated Omani Dhow where you can sit comfortably on cushions and carpets while feasting your eyes on the striking scenery. Dhow tour to Fjords offers a series of beautiful landscapes whereas cruising into the Straits of Hormuz, we will discover different villages through the majestic 16 km fjord (Khor). The dhow will anchor at various places including Telegraph Island where you can have the opportunity to swim and snorkel in the clear waters. Buffet lunch and refreshments will be served on board.
The Cruise is equipped with all latest safety equipments like compass, fire extinguishers, first aid kit, life jackets and run by qualified captains.
Musandam - Khasab tour may be booked online or through bank TT but you may also pay cash on the same day if the tour is booked within UAE. Payment can also be made through Debit/ Credit cards.


Just a quick reminder that our group 21 Day Purification Program is THIS WEDNESDAY the 26th from 6:30 to 7 PM at our Newport Beach office. What a great opportunity to rediscover a more vibrant and energetic "new" you in the new year. A doctor's visit is NOT required for this group program.
RSVP by Monday the 24th. You can email us at frontdesk@healthbridgehealing.com or call the office at 949-715-9321.
You will walk away from the event with your complete program and products for the 21 Day program. I look forward to seeing you there!
Millions of people worldwide suffer with infertility and recurrent miscarriage and in thousands of unexplained cases, hypothyroidism may be the underlying cause. The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists has warned that 1 in 10 Americans suffer from thyroid disease. Despite this staggering statistic, half of patients remain undiagnosed. Many of these people will be in their childbearing years. Click here to read more about a news release on this topic.
What most doctors do not know is that the timing of when you test for and treat thyroid in pregnancy is crucial in preventing miscarriage. The type of thyroid treatment is also essential to a healthy outcome.
I will be giving a talk in our medical practice on Wed January 29th at 6:30PM on integrative medical options for fertility, and how to test for, and treat, thyroid imabalances throughout pregnancy.


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Q: Should I use MySQL indexes of MD5 32 chars or a ~8 chars index that contains special chars? I have a database of around 100 million urls, and for sharding purposes (and to identify unique urls) I made each entry index to be a md5 hash of the full url.
MD5 is made of only 16 possible characters: 0123456789abcdef with a 32 chars total length.
What performance benefits should I expect (if any) if I use shorter indexes like 8 total characters ? e.g using a hashing function (maybe custom) that includes uppercase, lowercase and special characters.
Or would it be a performance degradation because the indexes use way more possible characters ? (even if index length is shorter ~8).

A: Short answer:  I recommend Plan C with INDEX(hash, id), making sure it is a secondary index.
Long answer and some discussion:
Plan A:  Just use the url.  Least efficient.
Plan B:  Use the 32-byte CHAR(32) CHARSET ascii for hex MD5.  Better but not best.
Plan C:  UNHEX(..) and put into BINARY(16) (16 bytes).  Better.
Plan D (as you suggest):  Use only some of those 16 bytes.  There will be some duplicates.  This may defeat the speed benefit of using a shorter digest.
Plan E:  Bit pattern plus lookup.  Possibly even faster.  (But first, let me explain some of the issues.)
How much RAM do you have?  How much disk do you have?
Presumably you have the 10-20GB needed on disk.  But do you also have more than that much in RAM?  If you don't then we need to discuss shrinking the lookup, else all Plans will degenerate into having to hit the disk with some frequency.
What does the table look like?

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*hash + full URL + miscellany; with either id or hash as PRIMARY KEY

*INDEX(hash, id) -- You would spend most of the effort here, and this is much smaller than the full table.  This secondary index, with Plan C, would take about 5GB for 100M rows.  You would be jumping around, thereby not very cacheable unless all 5GB can survive in RAM.

*Plan E tries to shrink the index by first looking in a bit string that can compress the lookup into perhaps 0.2GB.  There will be duplicates that would need to be double-checked (with, say, plan C), but only perhaps 5-10% of the time.  We can discuss this further if you like.

For further discussion, please provide RAM size, and full CREATE TABLE and the proposed "check for dup" SELECT.
Sizes

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*1 bit can represent only 2 different values

*1 hex digit can represent only 4 different values

*1 byte (8 bits) can represent 256 (2^8) different values

*100M ~= 2^23 (for comparison)

*INT is 4 bytes: 2^32, big enough for holding 1..100M

*BIGINT is 8 bytes: 2^64, bigger than is needed for virtually all id usages

*8 bytes, assuming you use all possibly combinations:  256^8 = 2^64 = a-very-large-number

*MD5 has 128 bits (represented either as 32 hex digits or 16 binary bytes):  2^128 -- an even bigger number

To judge the likelihood of a duplicate:

*

*Given 2^M -- For example M=128 for MD5; 64 for BIGINT

*Compute N=(M+1)/3 -- MD5: 43; BIGINT: ~22

*Say:  The odds of finding a dup in 2^N rows is 1/2^N.

That is,

*

*The odds of a dup with md5:  If you have 2^43 (9 trillion) values is only 1 in 9 trillion.

*The odds of a dup with an 8-byte hash:  If you have 6 million rows, the chance of a dup is about 1 in 6 million.


In the late winter of 2009 i was driving to work and saw an object hovering over the treetops in a field that i could not explain. at the time i was a 911 operator at the hanover sheriff's office and had been called in for a part time shift. i came up peaks rd and about 1/4 mile from the intersection of rt. 301 i noticed something odd off to my left hovering over the treetops at the edge of a large agricultural field. i immediately stopped my car and rolled the driver's side window down to get a better look. i was absolutely speechless. this craft was huge and probably twice the size of a b52 bomber. i'm prior military and i have never seen an aircraft that looked anything like this. the oddest thing about it was that it emitted no noise at all. the aircraft was a very dark and dense color. it did not reflect light at all and it was a bright and beautiful sunny day outside. i could tell it was circular in shape and it had a very slim lined dome that blended in color with the rest of the craft. there appeared to be lights around the base of it but they were hard to distinguish and were not shining at all. i did not see any evidence that the craft was occupied. it was crazy to see something like this out of nowhere. at first i was incredulous because i couldn't believe what i was seeing. i sat there stopped dead in the roadway in my car for what seemed like forever watching this thing. the funny part was i was never scared for a moment. i felt interested in what i was seeing but never fear. i had another vehicle come up behind me and they too just sat there looking at this thing. it then occurred to me to scramble for my cell phone so that i could get a photo of this ufo, otherwise no one would ever believe me. i snatched my phone up and as soon as i tried to take a photo the craft just disappeared. but, it didn't really move or go anywhere. it's hard to explain but it's almost like a reflective shield was turned on and the machine looked the same color as the sky. i could see something like electrical waves or heat waves roll over it but you could still tell it was there even though it blended in with the environment around it. finally, i and the car behind me pulled off because i knew i'd be late for shift if i didn't get going. i never spoke to the driver in the other car behind me because i really think we were both too shocked and amazed to even consider it. i wish i knew who that person was now. when i got to work i told my co-worker, chris, what i had seen and he said there had been multiple 911 calls from other people who had seen the same aircraft. i don't speak of the event often but my husband is aware and my children. i think i was afraid to keep talking about it because i thought that no one would believe me or they would think i was a nut case. after all this time i wanted to share what happened that day and what i know i saw. i truly believe there is no logical explanation for this aircraft and that it did not belong here in our world and was not of our world. it was amazing and a little scary to think about after the fact. i don't think we're alone folks.


Here's some excellent marriage congratulations for you.
Marriage is a promise to each other to guide and to protect. All the best for the times ahead!
Marriage is when a man and woman become as one; the trouble starts when they try to decide which one! So as you draw closer together, always allow room for you to each be your self.
You are now a team of two. I think your union is unbeatable. Wishing you a happy conjugal life!
Congratulations for the most important event of your life! May you always find love and hope into the company of each other.
I pray to heaven to bring the highest quality of happiness for you. I hope that this moment will be ever memorable in your memory.