Scientists struggling with a modern-day global epidemic have not found proof that air pollution causes asthma. Bronx community activist Eva Sanjurjo begs to differ. On a peninsula bordered to the north by the Bruckner Expressway, to the south by a sewage plant, and surrounded by more than two dozen waste-transfer stations, Sanjurjo's neighborhood was a hub for nearly all of New York City's produce, almost all of its sewage sludge, more than half of its decomposable garbage and as many as two million truck trips a year.
In the early 70's, Sanjurjo opened Eva's Kids, a home-based daycare center where children continue to be nurtured at an affordable price, enabling their parents to go to work. As a trusted second mother to hundreds of their children, she was perfectly positioned to lead her poor and working-class neighbors to protest the toxic effects of their abandonment to under-regulated industrial invaders.
Sanjurjo was a founding member of the Hunts Point Awareness Committee, a group of committed local residents who, together with grassroots activists from Mothers on the Move and The Point CDC, gave birth to the environmental justice movement in the South Bronx, one of the lowest income Congressional districts in the country. Long and hard fought battles slowly began to began to yield results: a green median strip was built to slow truck traffic through a safe school zone; the New York Organic Fertilizer Company was forced to make a $2-million upgrade to its foul-smelling plant.
Instrumental in securing funds for a city health department investigation of respiratory health problems, Sanjurjo helped to conduct a study that revealed asthma rates of Hunts Point's children were among the highest in the United States and hospitalization rates three times the national average. In the mid-90's, Hunts Point Awareness Committee became part of a citywide waterfront neighborhood coalition that won a moratorium on the siting of new waste transfer stations and Sanjurjo and her allies defeated a rail company proposal to truck in an additional 5,000 tons of garbage a day.
On guard against new threats to health and safety, Sanjurjo began to shift her focus to creating environmental alternatives. When a 1998 student research project revealed that the amount of land shaded by trees in Hunts Point's was 3.5%, compared to the citywide average canopy coverage of 18%, Sanjujo found her next cause, Greening for Breathing.
Her plans dovetail nicely with a new MacArthur award-winning master plan for a Sustainable South Bronx, which envisions landscaped boulevards, paths leading to riverside parks and a brownfield transformed into an industrial park where clean recycling companies will generate "green-collar" jobs. The Department of Correction, however, recently filed plans to build a 2,000-bed jail on that very site. Stopping that plan sounds like a job for Eva Sanjurjo.


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Q: MySQL slope (trend) of single field (line of best fit) I have a simple table called LOGENTRY with fields called "DATE" and "COST". Example:
+--------------+-------+
| DATE         | COST  |
+--------------+-------+
| MAY 1 2013   | 0.8   |
| SEP 1 2013   | 0.4   |
| NOV 1 2013   | 0.6   |
| DEC 1 2013   | 0.2   |
+--------------+-------+

I would like to find the slope of the COST field over time (a range of rows selected), resulting in
SLOPE=-0.00216    (This is equivalent to Excel's SLOPE function, aka linear regression).
Is there a simple way to SELECT the slope of COST?  If I do the math in the calling language (php) I can find slope as:
SLOPE =  (N * Sum_XY - Sum_X * Sum_Y)/(N * Sum_X2 - Sum_X * Sum_X);

I saw some similar questions posted but they are more complex.  I'm trying to strip this example down to the simplest situation - so I can understand the answer :)  Here's as close as I got...but MYSQL complains about the syntax near:
'float)) AS Sum_X, SUM(CAST(LOGENTRY.DATE as float) * CAST(LOGENTRY.DATE'
SELECT
  COUNT( * ) AS N,
  SUM( CAST( LOGENTRY.DATE AS FLOAT ) ) AS Sum_X,
  SUM( CAST( LOGENTRY.DATE AS FLOAT ) * CAST( LOGENTRY.DATE AS FLOAT ) ) AS Sum_X2,
  SUM( LOGENTRY.COST ) AS Sum_Y, SUM( LOGENTRY.COST * LOGENTRY.COST ) AS Sum_Y2,
  SUM( CAST( LOGENTRY.DATE AS FLOAT ) * LOGENTRY.COST ) AS Sum_XY
FROM LOGENTRY

A: It seems that MySQL cannot cast a date as float (as per the other examples in stackoverflow).  Perhaps the other examples refer to another database.  So by converting dates to unix_timestamps I am able to get an answer...with the final calculation in PHP.  If this is WRONG...please post and I will remove answer...
SELECT
        COUNT(*) AS N,
        SUM(UNIX_TIMESTAMP(LOGENTRY.DATE)) AS Sum_X,
        SUM(UNIX_TIMESTAMP(LOGENTRY.DATE) * UNIX_TIMESTAMP(LOGENTRY.DATE)) AS Sum_X2,
        SUM(LOGENTRY.COST) AS Sum_Y,
        SUM(LOGENTRY.COST*LOGENTRY.COST) AS Sum_Y2,
        SUM(UNIX_TIMESTAMP(LOGENTRY.DATE) * LOGENTRY.COST) AS Sum_XY
    FROM LOGENTRY

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RSpec.describe HTTP::Response::StringBody do
  subject(:body) { described_class.new "Hello, World!" }

  it "has the content" do
    expect(subject.to_s).to eq "Hello, World!"
  end

  context "when body empty" do
    subject(:body) { described_class.new "" }

    it "returns responds to empty? with true" do
      expect(subject).to be_empty
    end
  end

  describe "#readpartial" do
    context "with size given" do
      it "returns only that amount" do
        expect(body.readpartial(4)).to eq "Hell"
      end
    end

    context "without size given" do
      it "returns parts of the full content" do
        expect(body.readpartial).to eq "Hello, World!"
      end
    end
  end

  describe "#each" do
    it "yields contents" do
      expect { |b| body.each(&b) }.to yield_with_args "Hello, World!"
    end
  end
end

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Finding and fixing a roof leak is not a simple operation, because leaks typically originate far from the area where water is spotted in the house. Water infiltrates along the topside of ceilings until it finds a weak spot to penetrate. Hiring the help of professional Dallas TX roofers makes the job easier.
There are specific methods to find the location of a roof leak; they are not so complicated but may require the implication of two persons.
From inside the attic. Look for any area where the daylight comes in – it may indicate missing or damaged shingles. The next step is to use a flashlight and look for wetness along the secure framing members or on the insulation, as well as for stains or discoloration that may have been caused by older leaks.
If you cannot find anything unusual, you should consider climbing the roof (or call for specialists, if you do not have the skills, knowledge and necessary safety equipment). Check the fittings and then divide the roof into several areas and flood them, one by one, using a hose. Somebody else should stay in the attic and notice the exact spot where the water appears. You should mark the problematic area, determine the damage and start the necessary repairs immediately.


net hung on its nail.
when he says the wind will blow.
nor the big trawl ships.
he doesn't seem a fisherman.
his silence, his will to live.
a man who mends his net.
the clearest memory of his brief childhood.
She was dressed in gray, like the squall.
but was not beautiful at all.
recalling the taste of brine.
One only heard, my God!
Over and over again, my God!
but never part of the sea.
a name, a desire to die.
The admiral's sea gave way to storm.
Fish bile covered the sky.
A revolution exploded that year, '64.
but still claimed not to know.
that leaves our minds drunk even still.
A woman's body floating on an oily sea.
The clearest memory of my grandfather's brief childhood.
To pay for the children's notebooks.
your wife's new frying pan.
justice will come from faith.
by the breath of God.
The main challenge in translating Araújo's work has been recreating the sonority of the Brazilian Portuguese in English. The musicality of the caiçara dialect, and Araújo's attention to rhythm, create an almost incantatory effect that is more difficult to produce in English. Additionally, the poems have vivid imagery, but often use deceptively simple, straightforward language. The poems grow louder with each subsequent reading, as you realize all that is at stake for the speaker and his community. They also build on each other, the caiçara dialect becoming familiar as the same words reappear in different contexts. Araújo includes a glossary in his book since many of the words would be unfamiliar even to Brazilians from other parts of the country. Phrases such as mar de almirante (admiral's sea) and mar de azeite (oily sea) are much more lively and exciting than their literal meanings—that the water is calm. Depending on the rhythm of the poem, I have kept the more unusual caiçara word or phrase in some places, and used the more literal meaning in others. Overall, I have tried to maintain the lyricism and accessibility of the originals, without simplifying or eliminating the caiçara elements that make Araújo's poetry so unique.
Flávio de Araújo is a contemporary poet from Paraty, Brazil, who comes from a family of caiçara fishermen. His debut poetry collection, Zangareio, was published in conjunction with the 2008 OFF FLIP literary festival, an offshoot of FLIP (Paraty International Literary Festival). Araújo has participated in, and helped to organize, OFF FLIP, and has served as an editor for the Jornal de Poesia literary journal. He has also read at the International Literary Festival of Porto de Galinhas-Pernambuco and the International Literature Festival in Havana, Cuba. Zangareio is currently being translated into Spanish by Mexican poet Martha Favila.
Rachel Morgenstern-Clarren is an MFA candidate in poetry and literary translation at Columbia University. Her work has appeared or is forthcoming in journals such as Two Lines, Nimrod, Calyx, New Delta Review, and Upstairs at Duroc.


STOCKS TO OWN 2019: Eve And CO Incorporated (TSXV: EVE) (OTCQB: EEVVF) – Eve & Co Incorporated ("Eve & Co" or the "Company") (TSX-V: EVE; OTCQB: EEVVF) is pleased to announce that Eve & Co, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Natural MedCo Ltd. ("NMC"), has entered into an ,700,000 construction facility with Royal Bank of Canada (the "Lender") to fund the completion of the 780,000 sq. ft. expansion of its greenhouse production facility located in Middlesex County, Ontario. After completion of the expansion which is expected by the end of Q2 2019, it is contemplated that the construction facility will be replaced with a non-revolving term facility. Interest on the facilities will float at a rate of 1.00% per annum above the Lender's prime lending rate, which currently is 3.95% per annum.
great pic. Ive been holding this one for months. nice to see it coming back around. Their market cap is currently 79 million. Monumental room for growth on this one, especially compared to the colossal LPs whose success is already being priced in.
Cannabis Event in California. March 23rd and 24th, 2019.


Aerogel is one of those fascinating materials I've read about in the "Stuff matters" by Mark Miodownik.
In the pure form it consist of 99,8% of air and despite being one of the lest dens materials (since 2013 aerographene is the least dens) it is the best thermal insulator.
After a weeks of thinking I finally decided to purchase the tiny bit of Silica Aerogel from the online shop of the Aerogel Technologies, LLC. The tiny Classic Silica disc and aerogel particles together with mega expensive shipping to UK cost me more that a hundred pounds but it was definitely worth it.
The material is very fragile and even though I am really careful with holding it, there are already some significant chips on the edges. It doesn't matter as much though and it is incredible to be able to see, touch and photograph it.
Apart from the dichotomous qualities I was aware of (the fragility on one side and the very strong insulation properties) I was amazed to observe the colour variation of the material which can be perceived as blue on dark and yellowish on light background. The shadow in natural light is also yellow. All those qualities together make it really exceptional matter.


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Imam Khomeini called Eid al-Ghadir is one the greatest Eid and Islamic feast
Imam Khomeini through his messages used to describe the event of Ghadeer as the greatest Eid for the Muslims and faithful people.
According to Imam Khomeini, the sacred event of al- Ghadir is the continuation of the prophet's mission and the torch-bearer of monotheism, which shows the dignity of honorable prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) progeny.
Imam Khomeini, the father of Islamic Revolution also described Imam Ali (peace be upon him) as the perfect man, true successor of the holy prophet and manifestation of divine names.
"This noble personality and fountainhead of sound human qualities prompted the Ghadir to take place. The Ghadir itself has no value for Imam Ali. What is valuable is his Excellency for whom Ghadir is valued," Imam Khomeini said.
Sahifeh-ye Imam, vol. 20, p. 106
It's a tradition that Shia Muslims in Iran visit the shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad on the eve of the festivity.
While Eid al-Ghadir is an occasion for celebration, Muslims also view it as a chance to learn more about who Imam Ali was and why he was appointed by the Prophet as the first Imam.
Every year on the occasion, the holy shrine of Imam Reza in the city of Mashhad hosts millions of pilgrims who come to celebrate the festivity. But this year, the holy site is not as crowded as the previous years, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
This is the second year in a row that Eid al-Ghadir is marked amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The disease has curtailed the ceremonies to a great extent, but organizers here have tried to keep the feast magnificent, by accommodating as many as possible, while observing health protocols.
Everything is prepared for a safe celebration, from social distancing to distribution of sanitary items to pilgrims.
Shia Muslims have 12 Imams or religious leaders; the first was Imam Ali and the last is Imam Mahdi, who is believed to be the prophesied savior of the world and is currently living in occultation.
While all Imams are equally revered among Muslims, Imam Ali holds a special position in Islam as the father of Shia Islam and the symbol of Islamic justice.
Why Ghadir is called the biggest Eid festivity of Muslims
Imam Khomeini's cultural week and its main objectives Sunday, January 22, 2023 11:17
Significance of women day from viewpoint of Imam Khomeini Thursday, January 12, 2023 01:25
Submission is quite a different thing from knowledge, Imam Khomeini ... Sunday, January 08, 2023 06:19
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AdvocacyIn the MediaNewsPPE Shortage Briefing
PPE Shortage Briefing: PPE and President Biden's COVID Plan
By Unnati GuptaJanuary 25, 2021February 2nd, 2021No Comments
Get Us PPE data used in President Biden's COVID plan shows urgent PPE needs and is yet another indicator that the PPE crisis is not over.
An update on the number of cases and deaths from the coronavirus: The United States has reached over 24 million cases of the coronavirus and 416,000 deaths. This past month has been one of the deadliest so far, with deaths and cases rising at rapid rates. North Dakota, South Dakota, and Utah top the list for highest case rates (cases per 100,000). However, California, Texas, and Florida have the highest number of total cases, with California just topping 3 million cases.
As the new administration takes over, President Biden painted a grim picture for the next few months. "We're 400,000 dead expected to reach well over 600,000," stated Biden, "there's nothing we can do to change the trajectory of the pandemic in the next several months." This comes as citizens all across the country become increasingly frustrated with the slow vaccine rollout.
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PPE and President Biden's COVID Plan
President Biden recently introduced a comprehensive plan to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic, including specific actions to gain control of the PPE crisis. "PPE" was mentioned 50 times in the plan and is part of a larger movement to increase access to necessary medical supplies. "Ensuring the availability of COVID-19 related supplies is a critical component of the government's COVID response plan and pandemic preparedness strategy…there are still hospital workers, doctors' offices, and first responders, especially in disadvantaged and Tribal communities, that cannot get regular access to the equipment they need to protect themselves while they are helping others," read the plan. The Biden team's focus on vulnerable populations is an encouraging sign that non-hospital facilities, which make up 99% of Get Us PPE's requests, will be provided greater access to life-saving equipment.
Biden plans to use the Defense Production Act to its fullest capacity to help solve the widespread weaknesses of the supply chain. The DPA will be used to increase quantities of tests, vaccines, PPE, and more. Biden plans to use the DPA to not only meet the current demand of PPE, but also increase stockpiles of PPE to lessen the impact of future shortages. Much of the PPE crisis has stemmed from the United States' dependence on PPE produced in foreign countries. In an effort to strengthen the long-term efficiency of the supply chain, President Biden's solution will "build toward a future, flexible supply chain and expand an American manufacturing capability where the United States is not dependent on other countries in a crisis." Biden laid out a set of 4 essential steps to improve access to PPE:
Improve supply chain surveillance and data systems and develop tools to better assess inventory and supply needs: create systems to efficiently communicate supply deficits, needs, and distribution information between all necessary parties to quickly respond to urgent needs for equipment
Coordinate distribution to areas of need: work with governors and officials at local levels and improve upon existing distribution systems to quickly deliver supplies to communities that need it the most
Provide adequate testing and PPE for all medical personnel, first responders, and essential government and private-sector service providers: focus on delivering PPE to high-risk populations and frontline workers in an effort to meet the single-use guidelines created by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
Identify and take steps to limit price gouging and promote reasonable pricing: use executive action and power to limit price inflations and create a more equitable playing field for PPE purchases.
Get Us PPE data was used in the Biden COVID-19 response plan. The (updated) graph below, demonstrates urgent PPE needs, and is yet another indicator that the PPE crisis is not over.
The report noted that: "This map displays a breakdown by state showing where the 19,700+ PPE requests have come from since March 2020. Get Us PPE has received requests for PPE from all 50 states and some US territories."
This Week at Get Us PPE
Poynter highlighted the most recent Get Us PPE Shortage Index when explaining the importance of using the Defense Production Act (DPA). With the shortage index demonstrating a growing need for PPE, the DPA has the potential to increase the supply of nitrile gloves, isolation gowns, N95 masks, and more.
STAT News outlined the 9 largest challenges President Biden will face when tackling this virus. "Improving a worn-down supply chain for just about everything" underscores the widespread harm poor management of our supply chain has caused. Citing Get Us PPE's recent data that PPE requests rose 260% from November to December, STAT News emphasizes that the PPE crisis is not gone and is being perpetuated by the disorganized supply chains.
Dr. Shuhan He, co-founder of Get Us PPE, Dr. Megan Ranney, co-founder of Get Us PPE, and Ram Bala, board member of Get Us PPE, published an op-ed article in the Boston Globe regarding the equitable distribution of vaccines, and drawing comparisons to the PPE crisis. They argued that three fundamental improvements must be made to address the "structural inequalities" heightened by the vaccine distribution process:
"Better data collection and visibility": The needs of both hospitals and small non-hospital facilities must be considered to create a comprehensive picture of who needs vaccines, how many they need, and how they will be distributed.
"High-quality allocation algorithms": A variety of factors must be taken into consideration to create a fair algorithm that distributes vaccines to those at greatest risk first. Creating a "battle-ready" algorithm will help maximize "equity and efficiency."
"Creative solutions to last-mile logistics": These vaccines need to constantly be moving to create an efficient distribution system. Current data indicates many shipments are getting stalled at "intermediate points". A flexible but simultaneously coordinated system must be implemented to account the constant changes in case surges, death rates, etc. that may impact distribution systems.
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Zach LaVine leaves the game with a left knee injury
Zach LaVine left Friday's game against the Warriors early in the first quarter with a left knee injury, and it was quickly announced that he would not return.
LaVine went back into the tunnel after deliberately making a mistake to stop the game. It is unclear when he injured himself, but he appeared to land a little awkwardly on an offensive rebound less than a minute before leaving the match.
He left the field on his own and finished with just one rebound and one turnover in four minutes with no shots.
LaVine tore the ACL in his left knee in 2017 when he was a member of the Timberwolves. He was traded to the Bulls the following summer. He came in on Friday with an average of 25.6 points, 4.9 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game this season.


What are the two things that our body is always trying to do?
Maintain a consistent internal environment (homeostasis).
With these two key elements in mind, HEPs start to make perfect sense. In order to save energy and maintain homeostasis, our bodies try to adapt to ANYTHING we do to them. Physiologically, this is how addicts, ultra-runners, couch potatoes, and bodybuilders are all made. While you read this blog post, your body is adapting in some way. This is a beautiful fact. Understanding it helps us realize that whoever coined the term "consistency is key" couldn't have been any more spot on. When a patient consistently performs their specialized HEP, their bodies undergo fundamental changes that promote long-term health.
We fully recognize that as a patient progresses and more exercises are added to their HEP, it isn't always feasible to get through every exercise on the list. When this adversity strikes, prioritized consistency is always the answer. We teach our patients to prioritize 3 exercise that they never skip out on, no matter what life throws at them. By doing this, they are always ready for the next challenge, instead of letting the hectic phases of life run them down.
If you missed our last 4-step blog series called "Modern Rehab's Plan for PERMANENT Healing" then click on the hyperlink and head over to Step 1!


As the company prepares for Cityscape, taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 11-13 September, Asteco's Licensing Services division is going from strength-to-strength and will be the focus at this year's event as Asteco maximises its reach in the secondary sales and leasing market with an onsite 'shop window'-style stand.
Exclusively represented by the company's franchisees, Asteco will be showcasing a range of their latest sales and leasing opportunities in residential areas including Dubai Silicon Oasis, Sheikh Zayed Road, Jumeirah Beach Road and Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi with various apartment and villa configurations available.
John Stevens, Managing Director, Asteco, said: "We successfully launched Asteco's Licensing Services division in 2014 to offer potential franchisees the opportunity to be part of, and leverage, Asteco's 30-year brand pedigree and successful business model.
All franchisees are given tailored set-up support services, bespoke operating areas, regional brand visibility and access to an enviable sales and leasing portfolio, a major benefit to all franchisees.
Asteco is the only locally established, full service real estate business in the region offering a bespoke franchise opportunity. As the largest real estate franchise company in the Middle East, Asteco currently has 14 franchises in Dubai, Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Combined, the franchisees employ over 140 brokers and 20 administration staff, while the company also has a training academy as part of its value add to the franchises.
Asteco has set ambitious targets to increase the number of franchisees to 50 by 2020 focusing on further expansion in the Middle East and Asia. Discussions are also ongoing in the US, Europe and the UK as Asteco looks to expedite growth of the franchise model on a global stage.
"Gaining access to the Asteco brand offers unrivalled credibility built over three decades. Stakeholders are also assured the most stringent due diligence is carried out before offering a franchise. This ensures franchisees deliver the same exacting levels of service that has been at the core of the business's success for so long," added Stevens.
Asteco will be exhibiting at Cityscape Global on Stand S2B30.


Don't expect too much. This is just a collection of things that I want the world to know about. This is a preliminary version (almost a direct copy over from my old ISP).
The great masters of comic opera. The greatest British dramatist between Shakespeare and Shaw and the greatest British composer since Purcell.
A great sport for everyone.
The best operating system ever.
More information about these pages but not much more).
Web space provided by Andrews and Arnold Internet.


Looking for neckwear that's sophisticated enough for the office but still appropriate for casual gatherings? Look no further than our Gresham skinny butterfly bow ti... read more Looking for neckwear that's sophisticated enough for the office but still appropriate for casual gatherings? Look no further than our Gresham skinny butterfly bow tie, which features a simple green checkered pattern against a navy blue background. A cotton accessory like this one adds a touch of refinement to any ensemble.
This is one of four bow ties I bought during a summer sale. I was specifically looking for ties this size, as I already had some skinny bow ties that I love. I've since had the chance to wear all four, and I couldn't be more pleased with them.


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In a world of disposable technology where ultrabooks, smartphones, and tablets could become obsolete in just a year, the rugged laptop is considered a niche....
The keyboard may be a crucial thing to understand. Once we say the way to buy a gaming keyboard, what we are really talking about...


My prime purpose in life yesterday was to hop on Amazon during Prime Day and score some deals on the month-long wish list I had accumulated comprised of patio furniture, picture frames, beta fish water conditioner, and acrylic dinnerware. Sorely, not of this fell on sale and I had to purchase at dumb full-price. Oh well, I know it wasn't electronics – which is sort of the crux of the deal. This in mind, I did just send my hubs a text message to seek out a TV needed for our den by midnight tonight as that's when the deals end; we'll see how that hunt goes and if he score's a super sweet price. How about you all … raving about any great prime-time buys? Do tell in the comment section!
Managing money on the move with my bank's app that offers mobile check deposit is a staggering time-saving option! Read on the find out the ups, downs, and all-arounds of my experience with this techie product offering.
With a winding story, I'm going to drive a lesson home about parking lots that might save you a lot of time by avoiding the unsuspecting mishap.
Back in the day, my family parked this badboy under bright lights to evade car theft.
Let me paint you a picture of how I grew up. It was the 80s in Miami and our family of five drove around Miami in a white Camero with T-tops. It was stolen three times that I know of – one of which was at my 11th birthday party, which we figured out while roaming around the parking lot of a Tony Roma's (known for its awesome party room) with armfuls of balloons and presents. The Dade County police had other fish to fry and didn't even show up to take a report. So, my dad (being the badass type of guy he is) took things into his own hands and with a friend went out into the night to find/retrieve his car. While the full details are unknown to me, they shockingly pulled it off in one piece. And, from there on out he parked that infamous Camero and every other vehicle since then underneath a big towering light in all parking lots. That rule of thumb became his MO – saving him time by securing a safer spot and avoiding another snafu.
Now, my family parks next to minivans to avoid accidents.
And here's where the storyline stretch comes in and ties to the point I'd like to make… My parking lot modus operandi is a bit different than my dad's since my car is modernized with an alarm system; instead of circling parking lots looking for the brightest bulb, I look for the minivans. Let me explain. Sliding doors are king in the pavement game. No matter what happens, those entry and exit points aren't going to whack open by a rushed or careless passenger and slam into my car. It's my own Monopoly version of "free parking" when I know that my day is complete with no troubles, no worries, and no wasted time dealing with an accident report or worse a runaway dent bandit. So there you have it; park better next time with this lot of solid advice!
In today's day and age why would anyone need any cash at all - let alone practically use it as carry on luggage at the airport? Let me carry on a bit about how important it can be to carry cash on hand at all times.


Kingdom of God is here. When the King of kings and Lord of lords started His ministry He launched a Kingdom Movement that would turn the world upside down. That Kingdom Movement is unstoppable.
Christ came into the world with two profound ministries, one as the Lamb of God that taketh away the sin of the world and the other as Restoring King. The ministry of the Lamb of God to atone for sin is finished but the ministry of Restoring King is not. As a Christian, you are a partaker of the greatest revolution the world has ever seen. That revolution is what I call the Kingdom Movement.
Scripture teaches that the heavens are holding Jesus until the times of the restoration of all things. In other words, as it was in the beginning so shall it be in the end. The work of restoration is not finished. We have much to do. Christ declared, "He that believeth on me the works that I do shall he do also and greater works than these shall he do because I go unto my Father" ( John 14:12).
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package stroom.statistics.impl.sql.search;

import java.util.regex.Matcher;

public class SQLSafe {

    private SQLSafe() {
        // class should never be instantiated
    }

    /**
     * Escapes unsafe characters for use in strings in SQL statements.
     *

     * replace \ with \\
     *

     * replace " with \"
     *

     * replace ' with \'
     *
     * @param value The string to clean
     * @return The cleaned string
     */
    public static String escapeChars(final String value) {
        // replace \ with \\
        // replace " with \"
        // replace ' with \'

        return value.replaceAll("\\\\", Matcher.quoteReplacement("\\\\"))
                .replaceAll("\\\"", Matcher.quoteReplacement("\\\"")).replaceAll("'", Matcher.quoteReplacement("\\'"));
    }

    public static String cleanWhiteSpace(final String value) {
        return value.replaceAll("[\\t\\n\\r\\f]", " ");

    }

    /**
     * Cleans the passed string by escaping all characters deemed special in a MySQL REGEXP expression
     */
    public static String cleanRegexpTerm(final String value) {
        if (value != null) {
            return value.replaceAll("([\\\\\\.\\[\\{\\(\\)\\*\\+\\?\\^\\$\\|])", "\\\\$1");
        } else {
            return value;
        }
    }

}


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How to Connect Contact Form 7 to Webhooks (and Zapier)
If you're a WordPress fan, you've probably heard about Contact Form 7 – a "legendary" WordPress contact form plugin. The problem? Despite its popularity, the plugin lacks direct Zapier integration. Yet, automating your contact forms is critical for optimizing your workflow.
In this article, we'll look at how to overcome that problem and connect Contact Form 7 to Webhooks (and Zapier). But first, let's take a quick look at the plugin itself.
What Is Contact Form 7?
Why Connect Contact Form 7 to Zapier?
How to Connect Contact Form 7 to Zapier
How to Connect Contact Form 7 to a Webhook?
Use the Uncanny Automator Plugin
Use WP Webhooks Plugin
Old Ways of Connecting Contact Form 7 to Zapier (Outdated):
CF7 to Webhook
WP Webhooks + Contact Form 7
Contact Form 7 – Are There Any Alternatives?
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Contact form 7 (often abbreviated CF 7) is one of the most popular form plugins for WordPress. Today, it's used for thousands of businesses from across hundreds of industries. In fact, It's been around for so long, many webmasters treat it as their go-to form builder.
One of the biggest advantages of Contact Form 7 is that it's very easy to get started with. Here's a quick CF 7 tutorial video by Caffeinated Blogger:
Another big advantage of CF7 is that there are quite a few plugins that expand the plugin's possibilities. A great example is the Conditional Fields for Contact Form 7 plugin.
Unfortunately, because the plugin has been around for a few years now, some of its third-party add-ons" have become outdated. And, as you're about to find out, this may pose a problem when trying to connect CF 7 to Zapier.
But first, let's see why you should do that in the first place.
Integrations (and the automation that comes with them), play a key role in every modern business workflow.
Sadly, Contact Form 7 offers only a handful of those. The available integrations include Sendinblue, Constant Contact, Stripe, and reCAPTCHA.
That's not really much in a world where the average business needs several tools for sales, marketing, and all of its other areas.
Moreover, CF7 doesn't let you do much with the message sent using one of the forms you create either.
But, that's where Zapier can help you.
Considering that Zapier gives you integrations with thousands of apps, adding Contact Form 7 to the mix sounds like a no-brainer.
Doing this would allow you to :
Add submissions and/or support questions to existing leads in the database.
Add new emails to your CRM.
Get Slack or SMS notifications whenever someone submits your form.
Add people to your mailing list.
Forward the messages to the right person on your team (whether it's the technical or sales team.
Add the messages to your ticket tracking system.
Considering all you can do with Zapier automation, the list could go on. But, why wonder if we can take action?
So, let's find out how you can connect CF7 to Zapier!
Unfortunately, Zapier and Contact Form 7 lack direct integration. On one hand, it may be surprising – after all, it's an extremely popular plugin. On the other hand, it's an open-source software, and the time of people working on it is extremely limited.
Thankfully, just because there's no direct integration doesn't mean you can't connect CF7 to Zapier at all.
To do that, we'll need to use Webhooks.
Unfortunately, this is where we come across a second obstacle. On its own, Contact Form 7 doesn't give you access to Webhooks either. Thankfully, there are tools you can use to connect the tool to the form.
There are several tools you can use to connect Contact Form 7 to Webhooks and, thus, to Zapier. Unfortunately, only two of them are working as of now. Interestingly, both are quite similar.
Uncanny Automator is a robust automation platform for WordPress. It allows you to connect and automate dozens of different WordPress plugins, CF7 included. It's a premium plugin (the plugin costs $149 per year for one site, down from $199). However, the CF7 part is available for free.
Here's how you can connect Contact Form 7 with Zapier in a few simple steps.
First, go to Dashboard – Plugins – Add New and search for "Uncanny Automator" plugin. Install it just like you'd any other plugin.
Then, go to Zapier and create a new Zap. Set Webhooks by Zapier as the trigger app.
Select "Catch Hook" and click continue. You can leave "Pick off a child key" as empty. Then, copy the URL provided by Zapier:
Next, go to Automator > Add New to create a new Uncanny Automator Recipe. Select "Everyone" for recipe type:
Next, select Contact Form as the trigger:
Select "A form is submitted" as the trigger (the only one available in the free plan). Select the contact form that you want to trigger the recipe.
In the "Actions" tab, select Zapier as the action. Then choose "Send Data to Zapier Webhook":
In the URL field, add the link you created in one of the previous steps. Leave the Request method as (POST).
There are a few optional fields you can edit. Unless you know you need to edit the data field, leave JSON as is. The same applies to the Headers field (unless there are additional headers you need).
In the body section, add the key value pairs that you want to pass to Zapier. The key is what you name the data in Zapier. The value is the data that you pull from Contact Form 7:
Click Send Test to test the Webhook to see if the connection is OK. Now, go back to Zapier and check for sample data. If you didn't get any – go back to Automator and check your setup.
Note: If you've never used the selected contact form, you may need to submit it manually while setting up the recipe.
WP Webhooks Plugin is very similar to the Uncanny Automator.
Just like in the case of the latter, it's not free ($149 for a single site per year, down from $199), but the basic CF7 integration is available in its free version. And how do you connect Contact Form 7 to Webhook?
To connect Contact Form 7 to Webhook, you need to have both WP Webhooks and Contact Form 7 installed on your WordPress site. Then:
First, go to Zapier and create a new Zap. Set Webhooks by Zapier as the trigger App.
Copy the URL provided by Zapier (scroll back to see the steps)
Go to your WordPress website dashboard.
Now, go to Settings > WP Webhooks > Send Data > Form Submitted
Paste the Zapier Webhook URL to the "Form submitted" trigger. Your Zap is now connected to that trigger.
You can now customize the request that is sent to Zapier and pre-filter it based on select factors.
Now, save the workflow and test it in Zapier. See the screenshots in the Uncanny Automator example for guidance.
There are a couple of other ways in which you can connect your favorite contact form plugin to Webhooks. Some of them take advantage of WordPress plugins. Unfortunately, some of those plugins were not updated for a long time now.
This means that using them to send data may make that data vulnerable. Moreover, an outdated plugin may pose risk to the entire website.
In fact, the creators of CF7 themselves have released a warning against outdated add-on plugins:
Because of all the security vulnerabilities that come with outdated plugins, it's best to avoid them altogether. At least until they get an update.
CF7 to Webhook used to be THE plugin to connect contact form 7 to webhook. And it most likely still works. It has an average of 5 stars on WordPress.org and is recommended all over the Internet. The problem?
The plugin hasn't been tested with the latest 3 major releases of WordPress. As a result, using it may pose a serious threat to your website and it's best to avoid using it altogether.
WP Webhooks – Contact Form 7 Integration is another WordPress plugin you could use to integrate Zapier with CF7. While it wasn't made specifically for Zapier, it did its job well and allowed sending data between the two.
Sadly, as of the end of 2022, the plugin hasn't been updated for over 2 years. As a result, it's very unlikely that it'll work. Not to mention that installing outdated plugins on your website is very dangerous.
Note: Because I'm not checking these outdated plugins every day, it's possible they got an update since I wrote this article. If that's the case, please let me know and I'll be happy to update this article.
Contact Form 7 is extremely popular. However, since it was first released, the number of form plugins and apps has increased almost exponentially. Today, there are many great (and easy to integrate with third-party apps) plugins, including:
As well as third-party apps, including:
Tally (that we use ourselves)
Naturally, the choice will depend on what exactly you need the forms for. But, if you want an easy way to send data to Zapier – it may be a good idea to consider other options.
Whatever it is you're using the forms – automation is key to optimizing your workflow. If you want to take advantage of automation, we can help you connect your WP forms with Zapier. Schedule a discovery call and let's talk about your automation needs.


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The Behaviour of Teleost Fishes
The Behaviour of Teleost Fishes pp 114-151 | Cite as
Underwater Sound and Fish Behaviour
A. D. Hawkins
It has long been known that sounds are important to fish. Isaac Walton advised anglers 'to be patient and forbear swearing, lest they be heard'. A wide range of species, including many that are commercially valuable, emit sounds as part of their social behaviour (Tavolga 1976), and several species have been shown to be acutely sensitive to underwater sounds. However, before we consider the acoustical behaviour of fish in more detail, we need to understand what sound is, how sounds are created, and how they are transmitted through water.
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Wikis are great for large community driven websites for sharing information. This tutorial provides some basic information on Composr's Wiki+ system.
The Wiki+ system is Composr's equivalent to a wiki, but extended with additional features.


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August 21, 2016CHEMISTRY TERMINOLOGY, Physical Chemistry NotesJitendra Singh Sandhu
What is Physical Chemistry ?
Definition of Physical Chemistry– Physical chemistry is the branch of chemistry. Physical Chemistry utilizes applications of physics to chemical systems to understand their physical properties.
Physical chemistry is the study of atomic, subatomic, macroscopic, microscopic or particulate phenomena in chemical systems in terms of different laws and concepts of physics. Physical chemistry applies the principles and concepts of physics such as thermodynamics, force, time, energy, motion, statistical mechanics, quantum chemistry, dynamics and equilibrium.
Physical propertiesof different type of chemical substances can be studied on different scales like atomic, subatomic, macroscopic and microscopic.
Atomic properties are properties related to atoms or elements. Atomic numbers, atomic weight, oxidation state, electron per shell, electronic configuration, and atomic radius are example of atomic properties.
Atomic Properties of Element Carbon
Chemical Symbol: C
Atomic Number: 6
Atomic Weight (Relative Atomic Mass), u (g/mol): 12.0107
Oxidation States: -4, +2, +4
Electrons Per Shell: K2 L4
Electronic Configuration: 1s22s22p2
Atomic Radius, pm: 67
Subatomic properties are properties related to study of subatomic particles and research on energy and waves. This is part of advanced physical chemistry or nuclear chemistry.
Microscopic properties are properties related to microscopic level like shape and structure of crystals and molecules with the use of light microscopes, electron microscopes, and scanning probe microscopes
Macroscopic
Macroscopic properties are properties of substances which describe how relatively large quantities of the substance behave as a group, for example melting points (M.P.) and boiling points (B.P.), vaporization and latent heats of fusion, specific heat capacity, thermal conductivity, coefficient of linear thermal expansion and many other physical properties.
For example water exist in three states i.e. Solid-Ice, Liquid-Water, Gas-Steam. When we cool steam it turns into water and on further cooling water convert into ice.
Branches of Physical Chemistry
Physical chemistry have many branches some of them are described below-
Electrochemistry is the branch of physical chemistry which deals with the studies of relationship between electricity and chemicals.
Photochemistry is the branch of physical chemistry which deals with the chemical effects of light. Photo-Chemistry describes chemical reaction caused by absorption of ultraviolet radiation (wavelength from 100 to 400 nm), visible light (400 – 750 nm) or infrared radiation (750 – 2500 nm).
Thermochemistry is the branch of physical chemistry which deals with the study of the energy and heat associated with chemical reactions and physical transformations.
Spectroscopy is the branch of physical chemistry which deals with the study of the interaction between matter and electromagnetic radiation.
Chemical Kinetics
Chemical Kinetics is the branch of physical chemistry which deals with the study of rates of chemical processes. Chemical Kineticsis also known as Reaction Kinetics,
Quantum chemistry is the branch of physical chemistry which deals with the application of quantum mechanics in physical models and chemical systems. Quantum chemistry is also known as molecular quantum mechanics.
Surface science is the branch of science which deals with the study of physical and chemical phenomena which occurs at the interface of two phases. Surface science includes the fields of surface chemistry and surface physics.
Solid-State Chemistry
Solid-state chemistry is the branch of physical chemistry which deals with the study of structure, synthesis, and properties of solid phase materials. Solid-state chemistry also known as materials chemistry.
Biophysical chemistry is the branch of physical chemistry which deals with the uses of concepts of physics and physical chemistry for the study of biological systems.
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Marginalized groups: UN human rights expert calls for an end to relegation
GENEVA (12 June 2014) – Persons with disabilities, youth, women, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people, members of minority groups, indigenous people, internally displaced persons, and non-national, including refugees, asylum seekers and migrant workers…
The list of marginalized groups 'most at risk' is long and the challenges they face worldwide in exercising, or seeking to exercise, their assembly and association rights are enormous, United Nations independent expert Maina Kiai said during the presentation of his report* on the assembly and association rights of marginalized groups to UN Human Rights Council.
"International human rights law is clear in its definition of discrimination," the Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association said.
"However, there are too many instances where laws meant to regulate the freedoms of peaceful assembly and of association or general legal provisions contain discriminatory provisions that restrict or entirely prohibit certain groups of individuals belonging to those groups from exercising their rights to assemble and associate," Mr. Kiai stressed.
"Inaction by authorities to protect the rights of marginalized groups to freely assemble has a chilling effect on groups that would otherwise exercise this right," he said. "And the situation is not any better in relation to the right to freedom of association."
According to the report, some States are taking advantage of their legitimate obligation to regulate areas such as counter-terrorism to target the activities of marginalized groups. Moreover, surveillance tactics ostensibly designed to prevent criminal activity are often used selectively to target certain groups who plan to stage peaceful assemblies.
"The rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association are due to everyone without distinction," the human rights expert underscored. "They play a key role in empowering individuals belonging to groups most at risk to claim other rights and overcome the challenges associated with marginalization."
The Special Rapporteur also presented a report on his official mission to Rwanda and another focusing on observations of communications transmitted to Governments and replies received between 1 March 2013 and 28 February 2014.
(*) Check the Special Rapporteur's full report: http://www.ohchr.org/EN/HRBodies/HRC/RegularSessions/Session26/Pages/ListReports.aspx
Mr. Maina Kiai (Kenya) took up his functions as the first Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association on May 2011. Mr Kiai has been Executive Director of the International Council on Human Rights Policy; Chair of the Kenya National Human Rights Commission; Africa Director of the International Human Rights Law Group; and Africa Director of Amnesty International. As Special Rapporteur, he is independent from any Government or organization and serves in his individual capacity. Learn more, log on to: http://www.ohchr.org/EN/Issues/AssemblyAssociation/Pages/SRFreedomAssemblyAssociationIndex.aspx
For more information and media requests, please contact Guillaume Pfeifflé (+41 22 917 9384/ gpfeiffle@ohchr.org) or Karen Blanc (+41 22 917 9400 / kblanc@ohchr.org) or write to freeassembly@ohchr.org.
For media inquiries related to other UN independent experts:
Xabier Celaya, UN Human Rights – Media Unit (+ 41 22 917 9383 / xcelaya@ohchr.org)
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Circassia Pharmaceuticals plc has received FDA approval for Duaklir® for the maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Duaklir is a fixed-dose combination of the long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) aclidinium bromide (400 mcg) and long-acting beta-agonist (LABA) formoterol fumarate (12 mcg), administered twice-daily via the Pressair® inhaler.
The approval is partly based on data from three phase 3 studies, ACLIFORM, AUGMENT, and AMPLIFY. Duaklir's label includes data from the phase 4 ASCENT study, demonstrating the efficacy of aclidinium therapy in reducing COPD exacerbations. This makes Duaklir the only twice-daily LAMA/LABA in the U.S. with COPD exacerbation data included in its prescribing information.
COPD is the third leading cause of death in the U.S., causing more than 120,000 deaths annually. More than 12 million people have been diagnosed with the condition, but an additional 12 million are estimated to have COPD without knowing it.
Circassia expects to launch Duaklir in the U.S. in the second half of 2019.


Saharsa district was established on 1st April, 1954 and since 2 October 1972, it is the headquarter of Kosi Division. Shri Ugratara Temple, Mahishi, Sun Temple, Kandaha, Chandikasthan, Viratpur, Rakta Kali Mandir, Matsyagandha, Saharsa are the famous tourist places in Saharsa District.
Since ancient times Mahishi Village of Saharsa district has been famous for the shastrarth – a religious discourse between two eminent scholars of Indian philosophy Adi Shankaracharya and Pandit Mandan Mishra.
"Where the parrot (shuk) and myna are thinking in pure Sanskrit – what vedas are infinite i.e. no evidence should be required or should be proved with the help of other texts and the disciples are singing, the same is the residence of Mandan Mishra. Pandit Mishra was a student of emerging eminent scholar Kumaril Bhatt of that time.
It is said that Bharti, wife of Mandan Mishra, who was also a great sage, was named as the judge during that shasthrarth- the religious discourse.


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Methylene blue has been used for the treatment of cyanosis in patients with congenital methemoglobinemia related to cytochrome b5 reductase deficiency, but is ineffective in patients with hemoglobin M (abnormal hemoglobin molecules).
Methylene blue is not effective for the treatment of sulfhemoglobinemia.
Methylene blue has been used in the management of ifosfamide-induced encephalopathy. Although methylene blue has resulted in rapid improvement in CNS function in some patients, beneficial effects have not been consistently reported and further clinical studies are needed to establish the role of the drug in the management of ifosfamide-induced encephalopathy. Methylene blue does not appear to be effective when used prophylactically in an attempt to prevent ifosfamide-associated encephalopathy.
Methylene blue is used as a bacteriologic stain, as an indicator dye, and for surgical and medical marking.
Methylene blue has been administered by local injection or instillation as a diagnostic (visualizing) dye in a variety of procedures, including sentinel lymph node biopsy in cancer patients (e.g., breast cancer patients), endoscopic evaluation of lesions in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or Barrett's esophagus, urologic evaluation in patients with ureteral or renal pelvis injury, and thoroscopic procedures in patients with pulmonary nodules.
Although further study is needed to evaluate safety and efficacy, methylene blue has been used topically as a photosensitizer for photodynamic therapy (PDT) in the topical treatment of dermatologic or mucocutaneous infections (e.g., herpes labialis, eczema herpeticum, oral candidiasis, cutaneous leishmaniasis, chromoblastomycosis) or chronic dermatologic or mucocutaneous conditions (e.g., plaque psoriasis, oral lichen planus).
Although methylene blue was used in the past as an antidote for cyanide poisoning, it is no longer recommended for this use. Cyanide poisoning usually is treated with an antidote regimen consisting of amyl nitrite, sodium nitrite, and sodium thiosulfate or with hydroxocobalamin. When sodium nitrite is used for cyanide poisoning, methylene blue should not be used in an attempt to treat excessive methemoglobinemia induced by the antidote because reduced cyanide binding and increased toxicity occurs.
Methylene blue is of no value in the treatment of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Methylene blue was used in the past as a mild urinary antiseptic and stimulant to mucous surfaces in the treatment of cystitis and urethritis, but is no longer recommended for this use.
Methylene blue has been used alone and in combination with ascorbic acid for the management of chronic urolithiasis. Although methylene blue appears to have some inhibitory effect on the formation of calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate crystals in some patients, the drug is not currently recommended for this use and is ineffective in dissolving previously formed stones.
Methylene blue has been administered orally, but oral preparations are no longer commercially available in the US. It has been suggested that an oral solution can be prepared extemporaneously by diluting 5-10 mL of the commercially available 10-mg/mL solution for IV use in 100-200 mL of water.
For the treatment of methemoglobinemia in adults or children, the usual dosage of methylene blue is 1-2 mg/kg given by slow IV injection over a few minutes (usually 3-10 minutes). Symptomatic improvement usually occurs within 30 minutes. The IV dose may be repeated after 30-60 minutes, if required.
The manufacturer recommends a maximum IV dosage of 2 mg/kg of methylene blue. Some experts recommend a maximum total dose of 5-7 mg/kg during the first few hours of treatment.
For the management of ifosfamide-induced encephalopathy, 50 mg of methylene blue has been given by slow IV injection over at least 5 minutes; 1-6 doses have been given daily until symptoms resolved.
Large IV doses of methylene blue may produce nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, precordial pain, dizziness, headache, profuse sweating, dyspnea, hypertension, and mental confusion. Urinary tract irritation may occur.
High IV dosage or high local concentrations of methylene blue may cause formation of methemoglobin and cyanosis.
Hemolysis and hemolytic anemia may occur, especially in young infants and patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G-6-PD) deficiency.
Hypersensitivity, manifested as wheal and flare reactions at the injection site, has been reported. Severe hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, generalized urticaria, and hypotension, tachycardia, and bronchospasm, have been reported following local instillation or injection of methylene blue.
Methylene blue imparts a blue-green color to saliva, urine, feces, and skin. Bluish skin discoloration from excessive methylene blue dosage can be mistaken for methemoglobinemia.
IV administration of methylene blue has caused adverse local effects, including pain, burning sensation, rash, necrosis, abscess, ulceration, and thrombophlebitis; extravasation has caused tissue necrosis.
Oral administration of methylene blue has caused adverse GI effects and dysuria.
Topical application of methylene blue may stain the skin; skin stains may be removed by hypochlorite solution.
Methylene blue is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to the drug. Epinephrine and other appropriate agents and equipment should be available for immediate use in case an anaphylactic reaction occurs.
Long-term administration of methylene blue may result in marked anemia due to accelerated destruction of erythrocytes; hemoglobin concentrations should be checked frequently.
Because of the risk of paradoxical methemoglobinemia and hemolysis, methylene blue should be avoided in patients with known or suspected G-6-PD deficiency.
Methylene blue should be used with caution in patients with severe renal impairment. Some clinicians suggest that initial dosage may not need to be reduced when methylene blue is used for the treatment of methemoglobinemia in patients with renal impairment, but creatinine clearance should be considered if the drug is given by continuous IV infusion.
Use of methylene blue in neonates and young infants has caused hemolysis, hemolytic anemia, hyperbilirubinemia, and phototoxicity. Fatalities have been reported.
Methylene blue is contraindicated in women who are or may become pregnant. There is epidemiologic evidence that methylene blue is a teratogen, and the drug can cause fetal harm if administered during pregnancy. Use of methylene blue in amniocentesis has been associated with atresia of the ileum and jejunum, ileal occlusion, and other adverse effects in neonates.
Use of methylene blue during pregnancy has resulted in hemolytic anemia, hyperbilirubinemia, methemoglobinemia, respiratory distress, skin staining, and phototoxicity in neonates.
If methylene blue is used during pregnancy or if the patient becomes pregnant, the patient should be apprised of potential fetal hazard.
Formal drug interactions have not been conducted to date.
Although the clinical importance is unclear, in vitro studies indicate that the antimalarial effects of methylene blue and artemisinin, artemether, or artesunate are synergistic and the antimalarial effects of methylene blue and mefloquine or quinine are additive against Plasmodium falciparum. Antagonism occurred when methylene blue was used with chloroquine or pyrimethamine in vitro.
Concomitant use of methylene blue and serotonergic drugs may result in serotonin syndrome.
There have been case reports of serotonin syndrome in patients who received methylene blue while receiving serotonergic drugs, including selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) (e.g., citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine, sertraline), selective serotonin- and norepinephrine-reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) (e.g., desvenlafaxine, duloxetine, venlafaxine), and clomipramine. Most of these cases occurred when methylene blue was used as a diagnostic (visualizing) dye (1-8 mg/kg IV) during parathyroid surgery; it is unclear whether there is a risk of serotonin syndrome when methylene blue is administered by other routes or in lower IV doses in patients receiving serotonergic drugs. While the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not received reports of serotonin syndrome with concomitant use of methylene blue and vilazodone, the risk is considered comparable to that with SSRIs. The FDA has not concluded whether concomitant use of methylene blue and other drugs with lesser degrees of serotonergic activity, including tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline, desipramine, doxepin, imipramine, nortriptyline, protriptyline, trimipramine), monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors (isocarboxazid, phenelzine, transdermal selegiline, tranylcypromine), amoxapine, bupropion, buspirone, maprotiline, mirtazapine, nefazodone, or trazodone, is associated with a risk of serotonin syndrome comparable to that reported when methylene blue is used concomitantly with SSRIs or SNRIs.
Because of the risk of serotonin syndrome, methylene blue generally should not be used in patients receiving serotonergic drugs. The FDA states that certain emergency situations (e.g., methemoglobinemia, ifosfamide-induced encephalopathy) may necessitate immediate use of methylene blue in a patient receiving a serotonergic drug. In such emergency situations, the availability of alternative interventions should be considered and the benefits of methylene blue should be weighed against the risk of serotonin syndrome. If methylene blue is indicated in such emergency situations, the serotonergic drug must be immediately discontinued and the patient monitored for symptoms of CNS toxicity (e.g., mental changes, muscle twitching, excessive sweating, shivering/shaking, diarrhea, loss of coordination, fever) for 2 weeks (5 weeks if the patient was receiving fluoxetine) or until 24 hours after the last methylene blue dose, whichever come first. Treatment with the serotonergic drug may be resumed 24 hours after the last methylene blue dose.
If nonemergency use of methylene blue is being planned for a patient receiving a serotonergic drug, the serotonergic drug should be withheld for at least 2 weeks (5 weeks if the patient was receiving fluoxetine) prior to initiating methylene blue.
Treatment with serotonergic drugs should not be initiated in a patient receiving methylene blue; when necessary, the serotonergic drug may be started 24 hours after the last methylene blue dose.
Methylene blue is well absorbed from the GI tract, and peak plasma concentrations occur approximately 1-2 hours after an oral dose. Oral absorption may be too slow and inconsistent for the treatment of severe methemoglobinemia; IV administration is necessary.
Following distribution into tissues, methylene blue is rapidly reduced to leukomethylene blue (leucomethylthioninium chloride). Metabolism to leucomethylene blue may be less efficient in neonates than in older individuals.
Methylene blue is excreted in urine and bile. About 75% of an oral dose of methylene blue is excreted in urine, mostly as stabilized colorless leukomethylene blue. On exposure to air, the urine turns green or blue, due to the presence of the oxidation product methylene azure (methylene blue sulfone). Some unchanged drug is also excreted in urine.
Following IV administration, the estimated half-life of methylene blue is 5-6.5 hours.


Rows of well-equipped and uniformly dressed main house guards walked out, there were around twenty of them, assembled in twos, following behind three purple horned beast carriages, and headed out.
In the first carriage was Su Tai, Second Great Elder of the Su Family. The purple horned beast of the elders carriage was bigger than normal, with strong vigor and intrepid Profound Spirit Qi, and this beast, has attained the Fifth Level of Spirit Intermediate Disciple. The other two were just at the Third Level.
In the middle carriage was Su Shi Long, the administrator of Su Family, he drew up the curtains and turned to Su Yun, with a smug look in his narrow and long eyes.
And the last carriage was the prized carriage of genius Su Qing Er, who was meticulously groomed by the main house.
When Qing Er was brought into the main house, she was given the honorable title of Big Missy. Although she was born in the outer sect, she was gifted and hardworking, coupled with the accumulation of powers in the main house, she has now become extremely powerful, and even the ordinary main house disciples had to be respectful to her, not daring to step on her toes.
Su Yun's eyes lit up.
Qing Er was about to jump into Su Yun's embrace, but halted when she was nearing Su Yun, for there were so many pairs of eyes surrounding them, if she jumped into Su Yun's embrace now, not only will she get into trouble, but so will Su Yun.
She has so much to say, she took a deep breath, as she was about to speak, she heard Su Yun mumbling.
Qing Er stunned for awhile, upon hearing that, nodded docilely.
She looked towards the side, when she saw the outer sect's person-in-charge bringing a Spirit Stallion, she was furious.
"Miss Qing Er is high on top, you don't know the hardships of the lowly people, if you have the ability, you can go find a Single Horned Bull yourself!" Su Shi Long laughed.
When she finished her sentence, everyone was shocked.
Although Qing Er did not meant anything, she obviously did not understand the different status and identities between Su Yun and herself.
A man and a woman, if they were to be in the same carriage together, Qing Er's chastity would be tainted.
Although Qing Er would not mind, the Su Family would definitely be against it.
Without waiting for others to speak, a loud holler came from the foremost carriage.
Qing Er was slightly stunned, upon looking up, she saw a skinny man with a small goatee, who looked like a monkey, alighted from the purple horned beast carriage.
This person donned luxurious clothing, with various kinds of jewellery and treasures on his wrists, fingers, neck and ears, except his teeth.
The surrounding crowd noticed a problem, and hurriedly bowed down.
Qing Er was no exception, and paid her respects.
Second Elder started to survey Su Yun and Qing Er, and an odd radiance flashed in his pair of monkey-like eyes.
"Second Elder, Qing Er's here!" Qing Er replied.
"Do you know your status now?" Second Elder frowned.
Qing Er did not reply.
On hearing that, Su Yun's eyes flashed coldly, as he was about to speak, Qing Er interrupted.
Upon the completion of her speech, everyone instantly understood.
So, inviting Su Yun into her carriage was just a trap that Qing Er set up.
This way, Qing Er has the upperhand, she even brought out the reputation of Su Family, what else can be done?
Second Elder was stumped silent by Qing Er's rebuttal.
He could not agree, but if he disagree, Qing Er would bring Su Yun into her carriage, which would make matters worse.
My Qing Er is indeed intelligent!
Su Yun felt as though he had drank honey, sweet and good.
But she was still just a Miss of the main house, ranked lower than the Elders, and unable to speak reason to him.
Second Elder was insistent, and did not care how Su Yun and Qing Er felt, not even caring if Su Yun will take action, when he was absent, Su Yun dared to be haughty, now that there are so many main house guards here, he has nothing to be scared of? If Su Yun disobey, he can take action.
He lowered his voice and directed it to the girl, turned around and walked towards the Spirit Stallion in the middle of the Single Horned Bulls.
Qing Er opened her mouth, looked at Su Yun's breezy voice, sighed and did not speak eventually.
When everyone was accounted for, the three luxurious carriages pulled by the purple horned beasts went ahead of this fifty contesting disciples, and Second Elder Su Tai walked out of his carriage, looked at everyone, and began his assumingly fervent and rousing speech.
Su Yun was at the very last of the crowd, looking at the other disciples riding on the strong and big Single Horned Bulls, he felt doubtful.
The matter has been blown out of proportion, by right, Second Elder and the rest should not have insisted on their ways, wouldn't changing a Single Horned Bull for him resolve everything? Why were they so insistent?
Given Su Family's size, they would not lack a Single Horned Bull, this meant, they must have purposely arranged so.
Was it to embarrass him?
That was unnecessary? Su Shi Long and Second Elder Su Tai were such boring people?
But after half a day, he still could not think of the reason behind their actions, on contrary, Second Elder Su Tai had blurted everything.
Soon, a low ringing voice rang out.
Drums and horns sounded outside the Su Family outer sect, the gigantic Su Family flag atop the carriage of Second Elder unfolded in the wind.
The procession started to move, the contesting disciples were led by Su Dong Fang this time, the procession bustling moved ahead, although they were slow, they were extremely neat, the three carriages were encircled by the contesting disciples, under the protection of the main house elite guards.
As for Su Yun, he was left far behind.
The Spirit Stallion was the most common mode of transport, purchase of it would not spend too much Spirit Coins as well, but compared to the Single Horned Bull, its speed and endurance was on a lower level, when everyone in the procession used Single Horned Bulls, the shortcoming of the Spirit Stallion would be exposed.
The Spirit Stallion that Su Yun was riding on, had been travelling at its fastest speed, but was still unable to catch up with the procession, not only that, when the other Single Horned Bulls were just warmed-up, the Spirit Stallion was already fatigued.
Things cannot continue like this!
Su Yun looked at the continuously progressing Su Family's procession, sighed, and reduced the speed of the Spirit Stallion.
If this continued, the Spirit Stallion would die from exhaustion! The procession was in the middle of an empty grassland, with no villages or shops nearby, if the Spirit Stallion really died, he will have to travel by foot.
But, once the Spirit Stallion slowed down, Su Yun was left far behind by the procession.
But what made him suspicious was, the procession paid no heed to him and continued onwards, as though they did not realise that someone had fallen behind.
Whatever, so be it if I ran late! Since you gave me the Spirit Stallion, when they start blaming, I can push the blame to you.
Su Yun shook his head, flipped down from the Stallion and walked it, to let it take a breather.
Since he knew the final battle location of the Meeting of Heroes, going alone made no difference, the Su Family had set off five days in advance, when in actual fact it only takes four days to reach. If the Spirit Stallion is used, five days would be sufficient, there was still ample time.
The location of the Meeting of Heroes was the "Extreme Peak", located along the central area of the Southern Regions.
According to Su Yun's prediction, there should be areas of Mutual Destruction of Five Elements Grounds around the Extreme Peak, not far off, and these Grounds were bigger and stronger than the Entwining Secrets District, just that the Extreme Peak was surrounded by mountain ranges, what's difficult about searching for the Mutual Destruction of Five Elements Grounds?
To reach Extreme Peak, one must pass Lang Ye City, he can search for a Single Horned Bull inside the City, if there is one, it would be wise to switch to it soon.
Su Yun was deep in thoughts as he walked the stallion.
But at this time, heavy hoofsteps were heard up front.
Su Yun was stunned, raising his head, he saw three armoured and well-equipped main house disciples coming his way, the Single Horned Bulls were at their fastest speed, the trio seemed aggressive, and mighty.
He walked towards the trio as he spoke.
But after a few steps, he stopped in his tracks, and his smile was rapidly gone.
These three, why are they not responding.
Besides… what was with their expression?
Su Yun's heart became tense.


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Apartsments in Thy - in the old farmhouse at Aagaard Textile Craft.
Apartments for rent in an idyllic craft environment in Thy, close to the North Sea, the Limfjord, Ydby Heath an Thy National Park. The area offers a wealth of outdoor activities; hiking, biking, trails, unique plant, bird and wildlife.
There are 2 apartments in the farmhouse at Aagaard, which can be rented together og separately.
Large kitchen/dining area with working space for 10-12 people (if you rent both apartments). The kitchen is fully equipped with coffee maker, kettle, electric blender, oven, microwave, large fridge and tableware.
Large, cosy living room. There are shelves filled with inspiring books about knitting, embroidery, fabrics, shapes and colors that you are free to read and look through.
2 double rooms. In the living room there is also a sofa-bed, and in the kitchen/family room there is a cozy corner with mattress and pillows.
Bathroom with toilet, sink,shower and bathtub.
Living room on the first floor with 2 single beds and a double bed.
Living room on the ground floor with 1 bed, dining table and chairs, small kitchen with hob, microwave, coffee maker, electric kettle, electric blender, small refrigerator and tableware.
A small bathroom with a toilet, shower and sink.
Entrance and scullery/pantry with washing machine, dryer and small freezer are shared between these 2 apartments.
There is internet access in both apartments.
Prices incl. electricity and heating.
Bring your own linen, towels, tea towels, etc.
Guests are responsible for cleaning (cleaning can be arranged for an extra price).
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Mantle confirms consistent high grade gold mineralisation at Morning Star
By Trevor Hoey. Published at May 15, 2017, in Mining
Mantle Mining Corporation (ASX: MNM) has received encouraging news in relation to its Morning Star and Rose of Denmark gold mines in Eastern Victoria.
Having completed a structural reinterpretation and historical review of the high grade Kenny's zone in the Morning Star gold mine, MNM has been able to ascertain that it is distinguished by the substantial quantity of very high grade gold intercepts, featuring drill results of up to 17,608 grams per tonne gold.
While this particular intercept was of a very narrow width of 0.15 metres, management noted that the high-grade intercepts occur over a recognisable zone of approximately 150 metres by 50 metres where no mining and little underground sampling has taken place.
Consequently, the company sees the prospect of regular high grade mineralisation at the deposit. This view appears to be validated by some of the larger widths which included 1.5 metres grading 38.6 grams per tonne.
Commenting on this development, MNM's Chief Executive Tom de Vries said, "The abundance of high-grade intercepts in the Kenny's zone gives us further encouragement for the mining potential of this zone, and it is encouraging that this zone is already accessible from existing underground mine development".
It should be noted here that this is an early stage play and investors should seek professional financial advice before making an investment decision.
Consequently this zone is a priority target for further underground sampling and development as the company works towards the reopening of the Morning Star mine.
Historical data suggests recent exploration results are consistent with previous mining characterised by multiple narrow zones of high-grade veining which made the area at the northern end of the Whitelaw reef one of the best high-grade producing zones in the Morning Star mine.
AuStar reports latest high-grade gold assays
Mantle Mining making progress at Morning Star and Rose of Denmark
Mantle welcomes new strategic investor


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Did you know ... ? #16
Did you know that Cockerill built boats?
A bold and ambitious man, John Cockerill was looking to diversify his production from his first years as an industrialist. This is how he decided to launch a naval shipyard a few years after having inaugurated his mechanical workshops in Seraing.
As early as 1820 the press reports: 'Messrs. Cockerill, of Liège, have just constructed a steamboat. This boat of 75 feet long and 19 wide in English measurements, was launched into the Meuse at a high speed. This new apparition drew a curious crowd'.
But it was in 1825 that the project to become a shipbuilder came to fruition, through association with the Dutch government. They wished to promote navigation by steam power within the country by creating a national body dedicated to naval construction. In order to ensure he obtained this fruitful contract and to create a monopoly, John Cockerill who, additionally, was in need of liquidity, proposes to William of Orange to take half of his company and form with him, a company under state control. This deal was concluded on May 6th 1825.
The first Cockerill naval shipyard was located at Antwerp, from which would emerge, for the Dutch government, the Moerdijk I, II and III in 1826, four warships in 1830 and also powerful marine engines developing up to 240 hp, such as that of the Atlas corvette in 1829. There followed many other prestigious vessels which would add to the prestige of Cockerill for a long time to come…
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Dubai is one of the few cities in the world that has undergone such a rapid transformation – from a humble beginning as a pearl-diving centre – to one of the fastest growing cities on earth. Dubai today is a tourism, trade and logistics hub and has earned itself the reputation of being the 'gateway between the east and the west.' It is also considered as the dynamic nucleus of the Arabian Gulf region.
Dubai is located on the Eastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, in the south west corner of the Arabian Gulf. It is extremely well known for its warm hospitality and rich cultural heritage, and the Emirati people are welcoming and generous in their approach to visitors. With year-round sunshine, intriguing deserts, beautiful beaches, luxurious hotels and shopping malls, fascinating heritage attractions and a thriving business community, Dubai receives millions of leisure and business visitors each year from around the world.
Dubai is a unique destination that is both a dynamic business center and a tourist paradise, offering more attractions, shopping, fine dining and quality hotels. From the timeless tranquillity of the desert to the lively bustle of the souk, Dubai offers a kaleidoscope of attractions for visitors. The emirate embraces a wide variety of scenery in a very small area. In a single day, the tourist can experience everything from rugged mountains and awe-inspiring sand dunes to sandy beaches and lush green parks, from dusty villages to luxurious residential districts and from ancient houses with wind towers to ultra-modern shopping malls
Dubai enjoys an arid subtropical climate, with blue skies and sunshine all year round. The hottest months are between June and September whereas the coolest time is between December and March. There is very little rainfall in Dubai, but when showers do fall it is mainly in the cooler months.
Home to just over 2 million people from more than 200 nationalities, Dubai is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world. Living in Dubai has a lot to offer. It is safe, politically stable, centrally located, has a good education system and healthcare facilities, modern infrastructure and much more. The sun shines almost every day, the shopping and leisure facilities are impressive, and the salaries are tax-free.Dubai, with an area of 3,885 square kilometers, is the second largest emirate in the UAE. Situated on the banks of the Dubai Creek, a natural inlet from the Gulf which divides the city into the Deira district to its north and Bur Dubai on its south, the city ranks as the UAE's most important port and commercial center.
Living in Dubai is exciting, something new and different happens ever so often. Just when you think you've seen it all, a new project is announced, whether it is the launch of a sports stadium, a mega commercial tower, a residential enclave or yet another shopping mall! Dubai is constantly on the move, striving for greater heights and more facilities and comfort for its residents and visitors.
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The crime rate in Dubai is so low. Virtually it is 0% across Dubai. That is why this city is considered one of the safest cities on earth. The law is so strict in Dubai. On the other hand, the people of Dubai are maintained with full of the morality.
One has so many opportunities to become rich and wealthy in Dubai. The residents of Dubai are not supposed to pay their personal income tax. So the income tax is totally 0%. For this reason you can earn a lot of money and save it.
Dubai is becoming a highly developed city day by day. Many of the world's largest and biggest buildings and hotels are in Dubai and even the number is increasing gradually. For this reason 20% of the world's total cranes are now operating in Dubai in various constructions.
Some of the world's tallest and biggest structures are situated here. Biggest mall, tallest hotel, second largest man-made marina, and the world's largest aquarium are located in Dubai. For all these reasons Dubai is so attractive to most of the tourists and millions of tourists come here every year.
It is one of the fastest growing cities in the whole world. There were just 13 cars in Dubai in 1968 but the picture has been changed so far. But now the traffic of Dubai is so bad and it became so congested because of development. In order to overcome this problem double Decker roads for transportation are introduced here.
There are some amazing facts are seen in the population of Dubai. It is so wonder to think that half of the total population living in this city are Indians. On the other hand, 17 % of the total population are Emiratis. The rest of the population is composed of immigrants.
The world's largest gold chain is in Dubai. It was made during DSF- 1999. Total 22 kg of gold was used and the length of the chain was 4.2 km. The total chain was bought by 9600 people, in bracelet size and necklace wear pieces.
Some of the world's tallest skyscrapers are here. The Burj Khalifa of Dubai is considered as world's tallest man-made structure. The height of it is 2,717 feet. Burj Khalifa is also edifices the highest mosque, the highest restaurant, highest outdoor observation and highest nightclub. All these things are in the Burj Khalifa tower.
There are many luxurious 5-star and 7-star hotels are in Dubai. The Burj Al Arab is the fourth tallest hotel. It is almost 280 feet tall from Jumeirah beach. Al Mahara, a famous restaurant, featured with a massive seawater aquarium. There is a simulated submarine voyage in the entrance of the restaurant. The height of the lobby of this restaurant is even more that Statue of Liberty.
The Dubai mall is so developed and famous. It is also featured with Ski Dubai. Ski Dubai is an indoor ski resort. The area of it is 22,500 square meters. On the other hand, there is a snow park and it is considered as the biggest indoor snow park with an area of 3,000 square meters.
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Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the WNW on Tue morning, near gales from the W by Tue night).
Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 4°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (severe gales from the WSW on Fri morning, calm by Sun night).
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