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Intracortical Microstimulation Parameters Dictate the Amplitude and Latency of Evoked Responses.
Curated By TMS Solutions on Jan 13, 2017 5:08:00 PM
Watson M; Dancause N; Sawan M. Brain Stimulation. 9(2):276-84, 2016 Mar-Apr.[Journal Article. Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't] UI: 26633857
BACKGROUND: Microstimulation of brain tissue plays a key role in a variety of sensory prosthetics, clinical therapies and research applications. However, the effects of stimulation parameters on the responses they evoke remain widely unknown.
OBJECTIVE: We aimed to investigate the contribution of each stimulation parameter to the response and identify interactions existing between parameters.
METHODS: Parameters of the constant-current, biphasic square waveform were examined in acute terminal experiments under ketamine anaesthesia. The motor cortex of 7 Sprague-Dawley rats was stimulated while recording motor evoked potentials (MEP) from the forelimb. Intracortical microstimulation (ICMS) parameters were systematically tested in a pair-wise fashion to observe the influence of each parameter on the amplitude and latency of the MEP.
RESULTS: The amplitude of the MEP increased continually with stimulus amplitude (p < 0.001) and pulse duration (p = 0.001) throughout the range tested. Increases were also observed when stimuli were raised from low to moderate values of frequency (p = 0.022) and train duration (p = 0.045), after which no further excitation occurs. The latency of MEP initiation decreased when stimulus amplitude (p = 0.037) and frequency (p = 0.001) were raised from low to moderate values, after which the responses plateaued. MEP latencies were further reduced by increasing the pulse duration (p = 0.011), but train duration had no effect.
CONCLUSIONS: Our data indicate that MEP amplitude and onset latency can be modulated by alterations to a number of stimulus parameters, even in restrictive paradigms, and suggest that the parameters of the standard ICMS signal used for evoking movements from the motor cortex can be further optimized.
Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Institutions: Watson, Meghan. Polystim Neurotechnologies, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Polytechnique, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Departement de Neurosciences, Faculte de Medecine, Universite de Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Electronic address: meghan.watson@polymtl.ca. Dancause, Numa. Departement de Neurosciences, Faculte de Medecine, Universite de Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Sawan, Mohamad. Polystim Neurotechnologies, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Polytechnique, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Topics: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Microstimulation


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Our secondhand and restored pianos have been very carefully selected. These pianos range from less expensive pianos that we have taken in part-exchange to second hand, overhauled modern pianos like the Yamaha U3 to fully restored pianos by the World's famous makers. We ensure that all the pianos are sound, have no defects and are tuned to A440 concert pitch. We make sure that the tuning pins, wrestplank, soundboard, bridges are all in good order. We assess each piano and do the appropriate restoration work. We pride ourselves on our piano restoration which can include new hammers, new dampers, re-french polishing, re-stringing and keyboard re-covering. All our pianos are guaranteed for two years.


After reviewing Unlimited and Scope Art Fair we continue our coverage of ART|BASEL 2016 and bring to you the highlights of the 47th Edition of the Fair featuring 4,000 artists across stands by 287 galleries from 33 countries.
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�A consumer asks: "I have 35 acres of rural farmland that I want to be buried on if possible. Are there any prohibitions regarding this? Are there any requirements?
Many people in the state are interested in establishing a family cemetery on their private property. Following is some useful information on establishing a family cemetery.
First check with your local county/city government to see if they have any rules or regulations, regarding your property. This could include restrictions such as flood plains, drainage, underground cabling, deed restrictions, etc.
Check the TFSC home page at www.tfsc.state.tx.us and click on "Governing Laws" this will take you to the "Health and Safety Code". Chapters 711 through 715 pertain to cemeteries. You will need to acquaint yourself with the state regulations, particularly 711.008 Location of a cemetery, 711.034 Dedication of land, 714.001 Depth of Graves, 711.003 Records of Internment and 711.041 Access to a Cemetery are some of the important points regarding cemeteries.
Cemeteries are required to be outside the local municipality according to the population of that municipality.
Survey the plot of land out of your acreage and file it with your local county clerk as a family cemetery. Make a map that specifies where the plots are located and file this along with the written certificate of declaration of dedication of the land. The filing of the certificate and map makes other individuals aware of the location of the cemetery on the land. A consumer can file the information and do the land survey. One need not hire someone to accomplish this requirement.
Depth of Graves. Chapter 714.001 of the Health and Safety Code states (a) The body of a decedent may not be buried in a manner so that the outside top surface of the container of the body is: (1) Less than two feet below the surface of the ground if the container is not made of an impermeable material; or (2) less than 1-1/2 feet below the surface of the ground if the container is made of an impermeable material.
Record keeping is very important and files must be maintained. It is suggested that the burial records be filed in the county deed records with the office of the county clerk in which the cemetery is located.


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Fintech trends: Artificial intelligence top mentioned term on Twitter Q4 2021
Retail Banker International lists the top five terms tweeted on fintech in Q4 2021, based on data from GlobalData's Banking and Payments Influencer Platform.
The top trends are the most mentioned terms or concepts among Twitter discussions of more than 150 fintech experts tracked by GlobalData's Banking and Payments Influencer platform during the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2021.
1. Artificial Intelligence – 12,634 mentions
The role played by artificial intelligence (AI) in transforming the finance function, the use cases for AI in fintech, and the banking industry leading among fintech and big tech organisations in deploying AI were some of the popular discussions on AI in Q4 2021.
Antonio Grasso, creator and CEO of the consulting firm Digital Business Innovation, shared an article on chief financial officers (CFOs) focusing on AI investments to improve their business performance and increase their financial predictions and accuracy, while also reducing the manual processes involved in finance functions. A survey carried out by audit and consulting firm Deloitte found four reasons why top business and IT executives were deploying AI. One of the reasons was to make their processes more efficient through automation, apart from enabling better decision making by uncovering discrete patterns of data. AI was also adopted to enhance customer experiences and build credibility, and to enhance employee productivity by automating mundane tasks while allowing finance executives to focus on more critical areas of the business, the article detailed.
AI was also discussed by Xavier Gomez, founder and COO of software as a service (SaaS) company Invyo, on AI use cases in fintech. Gomez stated that AI usage will increase within the fintech sector to expedite lending decisions, trade finance and working capital management. Furthermore, AI is expected to be used for process control and optimisation, which will enable traditional financial players to improve efficiency and increase productivity. Customer experience is another area where AI is expected to be deployed enabling banks to use virtual or robot assistant chatbots to answer queries within seconds. The fintech sector may use AI for credit scoring purposes to improve decision making and ensure compliance, according to Gomez who added that AI may also be deployed to improve cybersecurity and protect valuable data.
In another tweet, Jim Marous, co-founder and publisher of The Financial Brand, an online retail banking publication, shared an article on the banking sector moving ahead of fintech and big tech in deploying modern technologies such as AI to enhance decision making and streamline back-office operations. The article noted that banks will be able to add value by deploying insights gathered from product performance and customer needs. Banks can also deploy conversational AI to enhance consumer's banking interactions by going beyond small tasks such as checking balances to serving as a financial concierge, the article highlighted.
AI can play a significant role in the finance function's transformation from consolidating and reporting financial metrics to a key strategic business partner.
Source @Deloitte Link >> https://t.co/fwDAI3SwBj via @antgrasso #AI #CFO #Innovation pic.twitter.com/09NkzjwvrD
— Antonio Grasso (@antgrasso) November 28, 2021
2. Startups – 3,420 mentions
Top fintech start-ups in Europe being led by women CEOs, credit-card-as-a-service start-up Deserve receiving funds from global technology payments company Visa, and fintech start-ups playing a key role in consumer transactions were among the popular discussions in the fourth quarter of 2021.
Spiros Margaris, a venture capitalist and founder of venture capital and private equity firm Margaris Ventures, shared an article on women's representation and inclusion in building financial solutions in Europe. The article detailed that among the 149 fintechs in Europe, only 12 were led by women CEOs. Experts, however, believe that there is a growing number of female founders in fintech, with 13% of European fintechs now being headed by women leaders. Some of the top women-led fintech start-ups include Starling Bank, Lovys, Azimo, Mambu, Billie, Molo, PensionBee, Pollinate, Fluidly, and goHenry, the article highlighted.
The term was also discussed by Enrico Molinari, a fintech expert, on Deserve receiving funding from Visa to enable the former to expand its services to banks and financial institutions. Deserve's API-enabled software allows customers to fill their wallets quickly and effortlessly through different digital methods. It also introduced the concept of a credit card that offers cryptocurrency as a user reward to customers. The company has previously received investments from Visa's rivals such as Mastercard and consumer banking company Sallie Mae, the article added.
In another tweet, David Jiménez Maireles, chief experience officer and deputy CEO of digital-only bank TNEX, shared a report on the Covid-19 pandemic accelerating the use of digital payment services such as peer-to-peer (P2P) payments, digital wallets and barcode payment apps. The report further detailed how fintech start-ups played a major role in the digital payments landscape, where three in four consumers used a financial services app from a non-bank provider. Additionally, more than 86% of the fintech vendors stated that they depended on payment firms to build their strategies and/or operations.
10 female-founded #fintech startups
taking #Europe by storm https://t.co/1I5tp03bFa #insurtech #banking @EU_Startups @psb_dc @efipm @natashakyp @BarbaraLampl @DianeKazarian @SabineVdL @andi_staub @cgledhill @leimer @RAlexJimenez @FrankJSchwab @davidjmaireles @enilev @lyakovet pic.twitter.com/hIU6eaDf9y
— Spiros Margaris (@SpirosMargaris) November 20, 2021
3. CyberSecurity – 1,767 mentions
European and international authorities concerned about the financial industry being exposed to cybersecurity risks, fintech companies concerned about identity authentication security options, and the impact of cybersecurity and AI on the fintech industry were some of the popular discussions in the last quarter of 2021.
Andreas Staub, head of corporate development and digital transformation at banking group Raiffeisen Switzerland, shared an article on the cybersecurity challenges associated with the financial industry. International agencies and authorities have called for proper identification, management, assessment and prevention of cybersecurity risks, which have the potential to cause financial and reputational damage to the financial industry. A survey conducted by the European Confederation of Institutes of Internal Auditing highlighted the increasing expectations of internal audit teams regarding cybersecurity challenges and data privacy risks. The article further detailed the regulatory frameworks developed by international authorities to address cybersecurity challenges. The International Monetary Fund (IMF), for example, recently revised its Strategy on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism to outline its involvement in areas that could negatively impact fintech and other relevant facets of cybersecurity.
Xavier Gomez further tweeted on a report which highlighted that 80% of fintech executives were concerned about the risks related to traditional identity authentication security tools, according to a survey conducted by biometric authentication provider authID.ai. The survey revealed that three-quarters of the executives surveyed were moderately worried about customers remaining disappointed with knowledge-based authentication (KBA) requests and one-time password (OTP) protocols, the article noted. Experts claim that legacy tools tend to be hacked through the seizure of SMS pin codes by cybercriminals or through fake account takeovers by exploiting easy-to-guess security questions, the article detailed.
In another tweet, Alex Jiménez, a fintech expert and strategist, discussed the interplay of cybersecurity and AI in the banking and financial sector. The article detailed how AI can expose the banking and fintech sector to the risks of theft, fraud and malware. On the contrary, AI can be utilised to fight cyberattacks using its diagnostic capabilities, which can help in processing vast amounts of data and finding hidden forms and anomalies in information.
Insightful#CyberSecurity Challenges through the Lens of Financial Industry#fintech #Insurtech #BigData @jblefevre60 @missdkingsbury @HaroldSinnott @TheRudinGroup @OttLegalRebels @JimMarous @SpirosMargaris @ipfconline1 @chboursin @floriansemle @psb_dc https://t.co/WBLbq530Lf pic.twitter.com/HgBg2Eb4R9
— Andreas Staub (@andi_staub) December 18, 2021
4. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) – 1,707 mentions
Banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) firms under increased pressure to incorporate sustainability goals, speculations around fintech turning green over the next decade, and the role of fintech in decarbonisation initiatives were some of the popular discussions in Q4.
Antonio Grasso shared an infographic on how BFSI companies are under pressure to meet sustainability goals and focus on areas that may have a detrimental impact on ESG parameters. The infographic detailed that the shift to sustainability among financial services firms was being driven by the need to prepare businesses for future competitiveness, and to embed sustainability goals in their processes. The financial sector is also investing in areas such as climate change, reducing the racial wealth gap, and creating skills for the youth to meet the United Nations' (UN) sustainability development goals (SDGs), the infographic highlighted.
ESG was also discussed by Helene Li, a finance industry expert and co-founder of Golmpact Capital Partners, an ecosystem that connects stakeholders in accelerating their sustainable development agenda. She shared an article on how fintech is turning green by prioritising investments in ESG efforts and how the industry will be shaped by climate change in the next ten years. The article highlighted that global ESG assets are expected to reach more than $53tn by 2025. Many financial services companies such as the Bank of America reported ESG assets worth $329bn in July 2021, the article detailed. Furthermore, Mastercard unveiled a Sustainability Innovation Lab to further the company's goals on sustainable offerings, while Barclays has reserved $100bn of financing to support sustainability efforts.
In another tweet, Theodora Lau, founder of the consulting firm Unconventional Ventures, shared a report from fintech research firm WhiteSight on sustainable finance trends and the role of fintech in decarbonisation. The report highlighted that consumers are demanding climate-conscious products and seeking more accountability from corporations. The report also stated that 54% of consumers consider the reduction of carbon footprint as important after the pandemic. Furthermore, 91% of the bank chief risk officers (CROs) found climate change to be a top risk in the next five years, while 88% of bankers in Europe feel that banks should play a critical role in spreading awareness regarding climate change.
Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) firms are under increasing pressure to operate sustainably and be mindful of their economic, social, and environmental impact. #infographic Source @EverestGroup via @antgrasso #sustainability #ESG pic.twitter.com/H3riwonuiK
— Antonio Grasso (@antgrasso) October 9, 2021
5. Cloud – 1,464 mentions
Investment banking firm Goldman Sachs and cloud computing services provider Amazon Web Services (AWS) partnering on a cloud solution for financial services companies, and the reasons for banks to transition to the cloud were some of the popular discussions in the fourth quarter.
Xavier Gomez shared an article on the collaboration between Goldman Sachs and AWS to develop a cloud-based solution that will enable financial services to use data and analytics tools to gain more insights from financial data and make better investment decisions. AWS also unveiled the Goldman Sachs Financial Cloud for Data, a cloud-based analytics and data solution for financial firms. The solution is expected to provide users with robust financial data from Goldman Sachs, the article highlighted.
Cloud was also discussed by Dr Efi Pylarinou, a fintech expert, who shared an article on the reasons for banks to move to the cloud. The article detailed that cost-saving was one of the top reasons for the shift, although innovation always implied a security trade-off for the banking sector. Experts believe that the shift to the cloud is a revolutionary step towards data innovation, with the pandemic and the increase of cloud-native fintechs having changed the minds of incumbent banks. Furthermore, the shift to the cloud for mission-critical assignments is at its tipping point, with about one-third of the banks globally moving to the cloud for security reasons and to reduce data thefts, the article highlighted.
🏛 #Finance and #tech #giants partner in #Cloud #technology https://t.co/0PSSiXcyVO #fintech #CES2022@DeepLearn007 @ipfconline1 @SpirosMargaris @efipm @FinMKTG @HaroldSinnott @mvollmer1 @Nicochan33 @jblefevre60 @JimMarous @avrohomg @Shi4Tech @PawlowskiMario @jblefevre60 @AkwyZ
— Xavier Gomez #CES2023 (@Xbond49) December 4, 2021
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Breeders Crown Open Mare Trot är ett årligt travlopp i Breeders Crown-serien för 4-åriga och äldre varmblodiga ston. Loppet är ett sprinterlopp över 1609 meter och körs på olika travbanor i USA och Kanada, sedan premiären 1984. Förstapris är 250 000 amerikanska dollar. 2010 blev Pocono Downs den första banan som körde alla 12 lopp i travserien under en och samma kväll.

Hästen Grades Singing vann loppet tre gånger (1986, 1987, 1989), en bedrift som ingen annan häst lyckats med. 1990 vann Peace Corps loppet för första gången, och gjorde det då på nytt världsrekord. Hon vann även loppet 1992, och blev då första häst någonsin att vinna fyra Breeders Crown-lopp.

Loppet kördes inte mellan 1996 och 2003. Ston fick då tävla mot hingstar och valacker i Breeders Crown Open Trot.

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 Flest segrar av en häst

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 Flest segrar av en kusk

 3 – Daniel Dube (2007, 2017, 2018)

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This is a prize draw for a Two Chubby Cubs Christmas Card. To enter, please submit your proof of pre-order purchase of the Two Chubby Cubs Cookbook to this email address: TwoChubbyCubsChristmasCard@hodder.co.uk
The winner will be selected at random from the entries received in accordance with these terms and conditions by Yellow Kite Books, whose decision will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
The prize draw opens at 12:01 am GMT on 09/12/19 and closes at 11:59 pm GMT on 18/12/19. Any entries received outside these specified times and dates will not be eligible for entry into the competition.
The winner's name will be published via Yellow Kite Books channels on 12/12/19. The winner may see their name posted on the Company's (see below) website and on other websites and social media accounts.
The prize draw is open to residents of the UK excluding Northern Ireland aged 18 or over except employees of the Company, their families, or anyone professionally connected to the competition either themselves or through their families.
Only one entry per person allowed. Second or subsequent entries will be disqualified. Entries will not be accepted via agents, third parties or in bulk.
The Company is not responsible for contacting or forwarding prizes to entrants who provide unclear or incomplete information or for entries lost, misdirected, delayed or destroyed.
The Company reserves the right to alter the prizes or cancel the prize draw without notice but will try to avoid creating any undue disappointment. No cash alternatives to prizes will be provided. If a Winner is unable to accept their prize or cannot be contacted, the Company reserves the right to select another winner.
The Company will make available the name and county of the winner to anyone who requests this information by writing to the Company at the address shown below.
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We will have dedicated front office staff assigned to assist patients with the check in process.
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Healthcare should be personal not electronic!
We think so too! Paperwork and the entire insurance process is a necessary part of every patient visit. The kiosks allow us to quickly and easily get the paperwork out of the way so that we can focus on you. It is our goal to provide personalized patient care. Our focus is always on you – our patient and making the healthcare experience easier and better for you.
If you have feedback regarding your Clearwave experience, please contact our Director of Patient Access, Alyssa Hunt at ahunt@urologyal.com.


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We have been around since 1912, providing affordable, efficient comfort solutions for homeowners throughout the Union, NJ area. We want to match homeowners with air conditioning systems that make their homes a more pleasant and healthy place to be in the summertime. We also want to educate homeowners about energy efficiency and proper maintenance and make sure that they get prompt service for any AC repair issue.
Call us for all of your air conditioning needs in the Union, NJ area. With over 100 years of experience, you can count on us.
We install American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning systems, but we service all different brands and models. We trust American Standard — a company that's been around even longer than ours—because of the quality of the products, their durability, and their affordability.
If your central air unit stops working properly, you should call us right away. When temperatures in the home are slowly rising, it's obvious something is not right with your system. If your air conditioner is making a loud noise, call us right away so that the issue doesn't get any worse.
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When you call Max Sr. & Paul Schoenwalder Plumbing Heating Air Conditioning, you are working with a company that has been family owned and operated since 1912. We have technicians on staff experienced with all makes and models of central air conditioners and ready to provide the level of service you deserve.
Our technicians customize our services for the customer. That means we are not out to make a sale. We just want to make sure you get the right service for your AC system and that you stay comfortable all summer long. Call our team for central AC system installation or service in Union, NJ. You'll get professionalism, promptness, and excellence, whatever the job may be.


We became a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact in 2016, the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative that calls on companies to align strategies and operations with its 10 universal principles on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption.
Saipem has been an active player in the UN Global Compact since 2016 and continues to be committed to aligning its business strategy, day-to-day operations and organisational culture to this initiative and its principles.
We pledge to strengthen our efforts in 2018 in all our spheres of influence to protect human rights, respect international labour standards, safeguard the environment and fight corruption. Furthermore, a key aspect of our commitment is promoting the respect for these principles also along our supply chain by involving our business partners to contribute to advancing sustainable development together.
We are renewing our commitment in 2018 as tangible proof of our willingness to be recognised as a leader striving for constant progress while meeting the expectations of our stakeholders.
Responsibility towards its people, as well as the attention the Company places on having an ethical and reliable supply chain.
Contribution to value creation in the countries where Saipem operates as an element for supporting the cultural and socio-economic development of local communities.
Continuous technological development that also minimises environmental impacts and promotion of an 'environmentally friendly' culture among its stakeholders.
Equipped with an advanced Corporate Governance system and actively fighting corruption.
The UN Global Compact is also a call to contribute to achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In working towards these goals, we have specifically focused on the ones that relate directly to our core business and our ability to create value in the areas where we operate.


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La Cenicienta que no quería comer perdices (2009) es un cuento escrito por Nunila López Salamero (Barcelona, 1966) escritora de origen aragonés e ilustrado por Myriam Cameros Sierra  (Pamplona, 1978) .

Historia
El germen de esta historia está en el encargo de acabar con el cuento tradicional, de un grupo de mujeres contra los malos tratos de Horta (Barcelona). Estas mujeres no se sentían identificadas el tradicional final de muchos cuentos "y fueron felices y comieron perdices".

Tras hacer una primera autoedición, con la aportación económica de las amistades de las autoras, la editorial Planeta hizo la primera edición del cuento, que acabó convirtiéndose en todo un símbolo de la igualdad en Barcelona y en muchos otros lugares.

Se compone de 45 páginas de imágenes y textos minimalistas de rápida lectura. Con el apoyo gráfico de las ilustraciones, el breve texto consigue aunar la crítica social con el papel oficial de la mujer, pero desde una versión positiva y de cambio.

La Cenicienta que no quería comer perdices es un cuento moderno y de corte realista, "que lucha contra los abusos de todo tipo" y que presenta a la vida, como un camino donde lo más importante es el amor propio. Muestra la situación de mujeres que un día descubren que su vida no es el prometido cuento de hadas que se creyeron. En la obra se reinventa el cuento clásico de La Cenicienta con una protagonista vegetariana y a su vez rebelde.

Premios
 XVII edición de los Premios Racimo y Filoxera: Premio Racimo (2009).

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Fourth Resident Evil film confirmed?
Milla Jovovich reportedly says so.
Updated on 6 Jul 2009
Actress Milla Jovovich has apparently confirmed reports that she's working on another Resident Evil film.
Speaking to paparazzi in a video posted on YouTube, picked up by ShockTillYouDrop.com (thanks Kotaku Australia), Jovovich said, "We're going to start shooting at the end of the year."
Not that you can actually hear what she's responding to, but when asked which film she's talking about, she added, "Number four."
There have of course been three Resident Evil films - all fantastic, as everyone knows - and the same site had earlier reported that a Sony Pictures insider had said film four was called Resident Evil: Afterlife, and that it would be in cinemas next September.
Director Paul W. S. Anderson is also thought to be attached.
The last film in the series, Resident Evil: Extinction, saw heroine Alice (played by Jovovich) uncovering and part-destroying an underground facility run by the Umbrella Corporation in which a mad scientist was mass-producing Alice clones.
She seemed to be getting friendly with her other selves towards the end, so perhaps she will - as ShockTillYouDrop suggests - depart for Tokyo and exact her revenge at the head of an army of clones.


The Team HRC duo of Evgeny Bobryshev and Gautier Paulin had weekends of changeable fortunes and, for the most part, were left ruing what could have been aboard the CRF450RWs.
It was a bruising race one for the Team HRC duo as, from the start, Evgeny Bobryshev was boxed in on the #777 machine and crashed, and Gautier Paulin was involved in the first corner melee and damage to his bike meant he was unable to continue.
Conditions were much better than yesterday however, which meant that the track provided more line options and thus chances for overtaking, and by the finish Bobby had risen to ninth.
Race two was a better affair however, as the opening laps saw Gautier in third and Bobby in fourth. As the race progressed and crashes meant that the field changed around them, Bobby enjoyed a solid ride to finish third, whilst Gautier's initial pace was hampered by arm pump as a result of his time away from racing since his crash in March, but could still finish ninth.


Gerald A. McWorter is a great-great-grandson of Frank McWorter and professor emeritus at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign.
Are you looking for a unique, regional Christmas decoration or gift?
How about an ornament commemorating the 110th anniversary of our community's Carnegie Library?
You'll also be supporting your local library.
In an era of safe spaces, trigger warnings, and an unprecedented election, the country's youth are in crisis. Senator Ben Sasse warns the nation about the existential threat to America's future.
Raised by well-meaning but overprotective parents and coddled by well-meaning but misbegotten government programs, America's youth are ill-equipped to survive in our highly-competitive global economy.
Many of the coming-of-age rituals that have defined the American experience since the Founding: learning the value of working with your hands, leaving home to start a family, becoming economically self-reliant―are being delayed or skipped altogether. The statistics are daunting: 30% of college students drop out after the first year, and only 4 in 10 graduate. One in three 18-to-34 year-olds live with their parents.
In The Vanishing American Adult, Sasse diagnoses the causes of a generation that can't grow up and offers a path for raising children to become active and engaged citizens. He identifies core formative experiences that all young people should pursue: hard work to appreciate the benefits of labor, travel to understand deprivation and want, the power of reading, the importance of nurturing your body―and explains how parents can encourage them.
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Television correspondent Alix Phillips dodges bullets and breaks rules to bring the most important news to the world from riots in America to protests on the streets of Tehran. With her daughter in college, and working alongside cameraman Ben Chapman, a deeply private ex-Navy SEAL, Alix revels in the risks and whirlwind pace of her work. But her latest assignment puts her at the center of an explosive story that will reshape many lives, including her own: investigating damning allegations involving the vice president of the United States, Tony Clark.
Alix starts with a nationally revered woman who may be the key to exposing frightening secrets. Olympia Foster is the fragile, reclusive widow of America's most admired senator, who had been destined for the presidency before an assassin's bullet felled him. Since then, Olympia has found emotional support from Clark, who once wanted her as his wife and now stands as her protector and confidant. When Alix begins to dig deeper, federal agents pick up the trail. Then the threats begin.


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Q: Should errors need to follow any pattern, or they can be random? The context of the question:
I had plotted a certain 2D function in hydrodynamics by plotting a set of 25 points. Then, I tried to discretize the underlying equations of hydrodynamics to obtain the discrete limit of the same function (i.e. using moving particles and their interactions) and found that both the functions nearly overlaps each other as expected.
But I noticed an unusual thing when I calculated the fractional deviation of the discretized function from the actual hydrodynamic function. Though the fractional deviation was negligible, it followed no distinct pattern and was fluctuating.
The question:

In error analysis, should errors also need to have any particular pattern?  If the errors are random as in the above context, is there something wrong in my calculations?

A: There are lots of different types and sources of error; some look random, some do not.  For example, truncation error (e.g. replacing a convergent infinite series by the sum of a finite number of terms) tends to have a pattern: when convergence is rapid, the
error may be dominated by the first omitted term.  On the other hand, roundoff error tends to look random.

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Looking back: Bellevue Hotel
December 18, 2015 /in Looking Back Series /by admin
Published in the Issaquah Press on June 24, 1988
Thousands drive by the intersection of Front Street and Sunset Way each day, giving the downtown intersection (below) a thoroughly modern, busy feel despite nearby architecture from the old days. However, the corner has been a busy place for more than 100 years. Thomas and Mary Francis build the Bellevue Hotel on the southeast corner of this intersection, completing construction in May 1888. A very early picture of the structure (above) shows the two-story hotel with board sidewalks on the north and west side, a small one-story addition to the east side and a one-story addition to the rear of the structure. A dining room is located in the back of the hotel, with an entrance on the west side. Even in Squak, Washington Territory, in 1888, the local residents had an eye for nature. Note the small tree that had been planted in front of the hotel, protected by a board frame"
The Bellevue hotel was completed in May 1888. [IHM photo 72.21.14.217]
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Published in the Issaquah Press on July 1, 1988
Bellevue Hotel circa 1912. [IHM photo]
The Bellevue Hotel, at the southeast corner of the intersection between Front Street and Sunset Way, was quite a landmark in the early 1900's. This photo, taken around 1912, shows that the entrance to the hotel was moved to the one story addition on the east side of the building. The double doors provided an entrance to the tavern, where "No Minors Allowed" adorns the glass above the doors. That tree that was so small in the previous photo is now a hearty specimen, and there are both power and telephone poles in place on each side of the structure.
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Looking back: Corner of Front and Sunset
Published in the Issaquah Press on July 22, 1998
Looking East down Mill Street, now known as Sunset Way, circa 1920. [IHM photo photo 91.7.91]
In 1917, the Francis family sells the Bellevue Hotel to Wilson Tibbetts, who starts an automotive garage in the building. Tibbetts soon sells to Case and Lee Hepler and, sometime around 1919, the front of the old hotel is removed and a new one-story brick structure is built to house a Ford sales and service center. This view is looking eastward down Mill Street, now known as Sunset Way. The concrete paving of Mill Street, which occurred in the mid-1920s, has yet to be done in this photograph. Later, the dealership becomes Hepler Motors, where model-T Fords cost $365.
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Looking back: Hepler Motors
Big debut of 1949 Ford models at Hepler Auto Sales, 1948. Lee Hepler is at left. Girl on right is Beverly Morril, whose father was a salesperson at Hepler. Woman in center is Minnie Schomber. [IHM photo 72.021.014.064H ]
The original site of the 1888 Bellevue Hotel at the corner of Front Street and Sunset Way became home to a Ford dealership, Hepler Motors, in the late 1940s. The last standing portion of the hotel was removed and a new concerte three-bay service area was added to the brick building. Lee Hepler sold the business on his 60th birthday, and the dealership continued as Foothills Ford, Eastage Motors and Malone Ford before it was demolished following damage suffered in the 1965 earthquake.
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Front Street and Sunset Way 1971 [IHM photo photo 72.21.14.118L]
As our trek through time nears modern day, we find that the southeast corner of the Front Street and Sunset Way intersection has evolved a great deal since the Bellevue Hotel first stood there in 1888. After the Ford dealership was torn down after the 1965 earthquake, the popular corner became home to a gas station. This photo, take in 1971, shows a Gulf station at the location. Later it was to become a Gull station before Texaco grabbed the location. Note the flashing light to help traffic through the intersection-and the signs of retail development behind the gas station.
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Looking back: Bank of Issaquah
Published in the Issaquah Press on August 5, 1998
Bank of Issaquah. [IHM photo 89.13.4]
Banks will be the topic of Looking Back for the next few weeks. The top photo is the very first bank in Issaquah, appropriately called First Bank. It was founded by W.W. Sylvester and located in what was then the old Mine Co. office building, according to records kept by the Issaquah Historical Society. Today, the Front Street location of First Bank would be best pinpointed as the north end of the Wold Building, between the old two-story Oddfellows Hall and the basketry shop. (as seen in bottom photo).
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Published in the Issaquah Press on August 12, 1998
Issaquah Bank [IHM photo photo 89.37.1]
If you've ever wondered why the west side of Front Street has wider sidewalks than the east side, the answer lies in this 1910 photograph of the Bank of Issaquah. Located at 111 Front St. N., where the Bicycle Center now resides, the community's second bank was full of modern inventions. On the left side of the building is the concrete mixer that poured the city's first concrete sidewalk. Bank owner W.W. Sylvester felt that 11 feet was the optimum width for his sidewalk, so he had his bank set back from Front Street three feet farther than other existing buildings. He eventually talked other business owners into moving their buildings back three feet as well. As a side-note, Sylvester also owned a gravel pit northeast of town. Another modern touch on the bank building was the wireless telegraph (note antennae on rooftop).
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Bank of Issaquah [IHM photo 72.21.14.179A]
The Bank of Issaquah was well on its way to becoming one of the primary professional hubs for the community in 1914. At the time this photo was taken, Dr. O.A. Kells had recently opened his office on the second floor of the structure. Although Issaquah previously was home to a physician, Kells was the first surgeon in the growing young town. Dr. C.C. Dobbs, a dentist, also was a tenant in the bank building. A report indicated that typewriters were delivered to the employees at the bank and the doctors, putting them on par with their counterparts in Seattle.
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Looking back: Tibbetts Hotel and Store
George W. Tibbetts was one of Issaquah's earliest entrepreneurs. In addition to his hotel and store, he also became involved in farming hops and running a stage line, as well as in local and state government. The hotel shown here was built in 1884 and burned to the ground in July 1900. Living quarters and rooms to rent were upstairs. [IHM photo 92-24-6, p13, #11 Arcadia book caption]
With the recent completion of the second Issaquah Park-n-Ride lot along State Route 900 just south of Interstate 90, now is a good time to examine the history of that area. It previously was known as Goode's Corner. This photo shows George W. Tibbetts Hotel and Store, which was built in 1884 and served as the local stage stop and overnight resting place. It was a popular locale until it was destroyed by fire in July 1900.
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Looking back: Goode Farm
Goode Farm before 1900. [IHM photo]
This week continues our look at Goode's Corner, which was located in the vicinity of the intersection between State Route 900 and Newport Way. In this photo, taken after 1900, the Goode home stands out, with the road that is now Newport Way running behind it. The cleared valley behind the Goode home is now filled with various retail shops.
Ida Goode Walimaki, a local descendant of one of Issaquah's pioneer families, was raised in this house and still lives there at 1810 N. W. Goode Place.
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Q: Add chosen module to angular app I am working on AngularJS app.I am using typescript.
The problem is that i am trying to add new module which is angular-chosen.But i get error chosen not a function.In app.module.ts
what i did is in app.module.ts:
Import "angular-chosen-localytics";
angular.module('app',['localytics.directives']).

Then i tried to call the chosen.js in index.html but i get the error "can't get file " .I verified that the file is available under node_modules/dist directory.

A: I think you just forgot to add it in your *.html file:
<script src=".../angular.min.js>
....
<script src=".../angular-chosen-localytics/dist/angular-chosen.min.js"></script>

A: angular-chosen-localytics is not supporting the ES6 modules.
You can try require/import of 'angular-chosen-localytics/dist/angular-chosen' file, but I guess it will not go very far as it needs jquery ($) at the top level.


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Supermodel entrepreneur Tyra Banks expands her ice cream business
Giving Europe 'a voice': Television news network Euronews turns 30
Cheers and Tears: Excitement Grows as Football Fans Move on to the Finale
David Tennant on timely TV retelling of Litvinenko murder
The British actor vividly remembers seeing the image of former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko lying in a hospital bed in the news back in 2006.
Pursuing goals: football's national teams battle for quarterfinal spots
The world's eyes have been on the first and second rounds of football's most widely watched competition as hundreds of millions of fans gathered around their televisions for the excitement in recent weeks.
The beloved sketch series Monty Python's Flying Circus aired its final episode on 5 December 1973.
Who won big at the 2022 International Emmy Awards?
The UK dominated this year's awards, scoring seven wins, while France took two, the only other country with multiple wins.
Jason David Frank: RIP Green Power Ranger
Jason David Frank, the 'Power Rangers' star and former MMA fighter, has died aged 49
Ahead of the game: football fans find innovative solutions for front row seats
This has been an exciting season for club football around the globe, with several rising stars demonstrating their value to their national teams ahead of the most exciting football event this year.
50 years of HBO: a history of historic television
The home of Game of Thrones, Sex and the City, The Wire, The Sopranos, Girls, The White Lotus, Westworld... need we say anymore?
Angela Lansbury, 'Murder, She Wrote' star, dies at 96
For millions Angela Lansbury was the elderly sleuth on Sunday night television who solved a constant stream of killings. The actress died five days shy of her 97th birthday.
No French TV monolith to compete with international streamers
RTL Group retains controlling stake in French broadcaster Groupe M6
Ukrainian TV 'reconfigured' to Russian channels in occupied areas
Russia's army announced Tuesday that Russian television channels were available for "free" in the southern Ukrainian region of Kherson.
Why are there so few Muslims in film and television?
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai criticised Hollywood this week, saying that Muslims make up only 1% of the characters in TV and film. Why is this?
Why did so many people go to watch the Queen's funeral?
The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II was one of the most closely followed and watched events ever broadcast. But why did so many people feel it was important to be a part of the royal's final journey?
Was a new global audience record set for the Queen's funeral?
The turnout for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II was definitely one for the books. But with more than 4 billion people around the world estimated to have watched the broadcast, we look at the numbers that we know for sure.
Who emerged victorious at the 2022 Emmys?
HBO's Succession muscles out Netflix's Squid Game for Outstanding Drama series. Here is the list of this year's winners.
Uncovering Europe
Tuning out: Did we grow tired of Ukraine war on TV and in newspapers?
After six months of Russia's war in Ukraine, audiences are looking for new ways to engage with the subject, and media outlets are trying to fulfill their demands.
The reality of reality TV: what Big Brother's return says about us
Big Brother has returned, but why has the show made a comeback – and how does it reflect on how European watching behaviour has changed?
Neighbours finale: But what are longest running soap operas in Europe?
To mark the finale of Neighbours, the beloved Australian soap opera which aired for 37 years, we thought we'd take a look at the longest running soap operas in Europe
Lord of the Rings vs Game of Thrones: Battle of the Prequels
It's almost time for the Rings of Power and House of the Dragon to hit our screens. What can viewers expect?
American actor Paul Sorvino dies, aged 83
Goodfellas and Law & Order star Paul Sorvino dies in Florida, aged 83.
Is the best-selling manga of all time about to end?
Over its 25 year history, One Piece has become one of the most successful entertainment exports from Japan. Now, the creator looks to be considering its end.


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package cmd

import (
	"fmt"

	"github.com/opalmer/gerrittest"
	"github.com/spf13/cobra"
	. "gopkg.in/check.v1"
)

type StartTest struct{}

var _ = Suite(&StartTest{})

func (s *StartTest) Test_addStartFlags(c *C) {
	command := &cobra.Command{}
	addStartFlags(command)
	c.Assert(command.Flag("password"), NotNil)
}

func (s *StartTest) Test_newStartConfig(c *C) {
	command := &cobra.Command{}
	addStartFlags(command)
	generated, err := gerrittest.NewSSHKey()
	c.Assert(err, IsNil)
	defer generated.Remove() // nolint: errcheck
	c.Assert(command.ParseFlags(
		[]string{
			"--image=image",
			"--port-http=1",
			"--port-ssh=2",
			fmt.Sprintf("--private-key=%s", generated.Path),
			"--password=password",
			"--no-cleanup",
			"--start-only",
		}),
		IsNil)
	cfg, err := newStartConfig(command)
	c.Assert(err, IsNil)
	c.Assert(cfg.Image, Equals, "image")
	c.Assert(cfg.PortHTTP, Equals, uint16(1))
	c.Assert(cfg.PortSSH, Equals, uint16(2))

	found := false
	for _, key := range cfg.SSHKeys {
		if key.Path == key.Path {
			found = true
		}
	}

	c.Assert(found, Equals, true)
	c.Assert(cfg.Password, Equals, "password")
	c.Assert(cfg.Context, NotNil)
	c.Assert(cfg.SkipSetup, Equals, true)
}

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Agilent Technologies Inc. announced the industry's first MIPI™ M-PHY physical layer receiver and transmitter tests with switch automation. The tests are designed to accelerate the turn-on and debug of MIPI M-PHY-based systems and to provide design engineers an efficient way to ensure their M-PHY devices will interoperate with the application processor.
The new offerings from Agilent and solution partner BitifEye provide an efficient means of testing multilane devices. Engineers can use them to easily resolve signal-integrity issues and conduct in-depth conformance tests and product validation and characterization, including margin tests.
This is the first time that complete receiver and transmitter testing-from initialization to result retrieval-has been shown with a real M-PHY/UniPro device running at HS Gear2 speed.
"Agilent has been very active for many years in the MIPI alliance to better serve consumers and customers in the mobile industry," said Roland Scherzinger, Agilent's MIPI program manager. "Our focus has been on M-PHY-based applications such as Camera Serial Interface, Universal Flash Storage or Low-Latency Interface."
"BitifEye is dedicated to providing global customers with application-specific accessories and automation software for high-speed digital test," said Alexander Schmitt, CEO of BitifEye. "Our new 2100 series switch system enables fast, accurate and reliable testing of multilane transmitter and receiver devices."
Agilent U7249B-1FP MIPI M-PHY compliance test software runs on Agilent Infiniium 90000 Series oscilloscopes. The software provides physical-layer transmitter compliance measurements based on the MIPI M-PHY conformance test suite.
Agilent U7249B-7FP switch matrix software automates test for the individual lanes on a multilane bus.
Supported switch-matrix hardware models include Agilent's U3020AS26 and the BIT-2100 Series models from BitifEye.
Agilent's N2809A PrecisionProbe oscilloscope probe and cable correction software can remove the loss and skew introduced when switch paths are added to the measurement setup.
Accurate MIPI M-PHY physical-layer receiver testing is provided by Agilent's high-performance bit error ratio testers:ParBERT 81250A for multilane and J-BERT N4903B for single-lane testing. The instruments are controlled by AgilentN5990A-165 MIPI M-PHY receiver test automation software, which saves customers significant engineering time by automatically calibrating and performing receiver tolerance tests based on the MIPI M-PHY conformance test suite.N5990A test automation software is complemented by BitifEye's Frame Generator software BIT-2060-0001-0 for debugging and trouble-shooting.
Information about Agilent's MIPI M-PHY compliance test solution is available at www.agilent.com/find/mipi.
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Agilent U7249B-1FP MIPI M-PHY compliance test software is available now, starting at $6,132.
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Agilent U7249B-7FP switch-matrix software is available now, starting at $6,000.
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Book Centre Rudomino Publisher has acquired the right to publish a selection of Lauri Viita's poems in a bilingual edition, both in Russian and in Finnish. The poems are selected from the collections Betonimylläri (Concrete Mixer, WSOY 1947), Käppyräinen, (Crooked, WSOY 1954) and Suutarikin suuri viisas (And the Cobbler, Great Wise Man , WSOY 1961). The Russian translations are by Marina Kienja.


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Large Aero-Crash Near Rothschild Manor
Date: November 18, 2017Author: Damien Taylor
By Steven Martin Kensington
Buckingham, United Kingdom – A helicopter and a light aircraft, identified as a Cessna 152, collided over Buckingham in 16th November, killing four. The names of the dead have not yet been released, but many suspect Lord Jacob Rothschild to be one of them, the chairman of the Waddesdon Manor, located just an hour away from the crash. Jacob is the manor's fourth Baron Rothschild since his ancestors – a famous banking family – bought the property in 1874. The police said they were trying to trace the victims' next of kin.
Another member in the family, who did not want her name published, said the crash missed her by five minutes. She said she heard a large bang which she thought was a car-crash, and that she was shocked to find out what had happened. Five minutes earlier she was picking flowers on what would soon be a crash site, on the Waddesdon estate. A spokeswoman for the Waddesdon manor still claimed the crash had not happened on their grounds, though a member of the Rothschilds had confirmed it happened on their estate. Members of the Rothschild family have moved out from the manor, but many of them still live on the estate.
The air-fields air traffic control services were to be closed for three 30-minute periods on selected days between 7. and 30. November due to a "staff shortage." The pilots were informed of this, and the crash occurred just thirty minutes after the latest closure. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) published a report admitting that the accident was caused by the pilot's "misjudgment and lack of experience." The helicopter pilot, however, is reported to have been "one of the country's most respected instructors," a long-time friend of the pilot told the Mirror. Both crafts came from Wycombe Air Park, near High Wycombe, a training site for new pilots. The Royal Air Force (RAF) Halton, located just 10 miles away, proclaimed no military aircraft had been involved: "We can confirm that neither of the aircraft concerned has a connection with either our air force nor the military, and this is as much as we know at this time."
Out of the four dead there were two from each craft, in the helicopter there were reportedly one of the most respected pilots in the country, as well as a student he was instructing, and on the other we know that an inexperienced pilot was flying in the plane. It is thus highly unlikely that Jacob Rothschild is the fourth victim here, as, with his net worth of about $5 billion, he would likely have chosen a more professional pilot for his trips. There have so far not been reported other deaths than these four.
A parent resident in the area devastatingly wrote on Twitter, "Nothing like your heart stopping when you learn that a plane has come down literally 500 meters from your toddler's nursery."
https://www.yahoo.com/news/aylesbury-mid-air-crash-fatalities-142401478.html
https://www.msn.com/en-ie/news/uknews/buckinghamshire-air-crash-four-dead-after-helicopter-and-plane-collide/ar-BBF6h9c
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/helicopter-pilot-killed-horror-mid-11540174
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Q: CSV .count in Python 3? I'm switching over my python script into python 3 and I'm having trouble porting a portion of my csv evaluation code.
In python 2.7.5, this segment of code worked just fine:
filename=askopenfilename()

with open(filename, 'rb') as Order:
    reader = csv.reader(Order, delimiter=',', quotechar='|', quoting=csv.QUOTE_MINIMAL)
    OrderList = []
    first = Order.next()
    if (first.count("Web ID") == 1):
        OrderList.append("Digi-key")
        OrderList.append(first)

Now I've since changed the Order.next() line to next(Order) so it'll work w/ python 3, although I can't seem to find the python 3 equivalent of if (first.count("Web ID") == 1):
I've looked through the CSV module documentation for Python 3 and I may have missed something and I am not doing the greatest trying to figure it out.
The portion I'm trying to evaulate is this (changed numbers to maintain privacy):
Web ID,Access ID,Salesorder Number,Shipping Method,Payment Method,
49488634,84901,37873472,U.S. Postal Service Priority Mail* (2-3 Day Delivery to most US addresses)(order by 8:00 PM CT),Foo,

Shipping Address
...

The current error is this:
TypeError: Type str doesn't support the buffer API

any ideas?

A: The method count is implemented by strings or lists. In your case, you are calling it on a string, which you retrieve from the file object by calling its next method. On Python 3, when you open a file in binary mode, you get an iterable of bytestrings, not strings. Type bytes also implements count, but you can only count occurrences of bytestrings in a bytestring, otherwise you get a TypeError:
In [1]: b'hello'.count(b'el')
Out[1]: 1

In [2]: b'hello'.count('el')
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
TypeError                                 Traceback (most recent call last)
<ipython-input-2-df699ac18654> in <module>()
----> 1 b'hello'.count('el')

TypeError: Type str doesn't support the buffer API

You are probably going to have to open the file in text mode for CSV parsing anyway, because
the csv.reader documentation says:

csv.reader(csvfile, dialect='excel', **fmtparams)
Return a reader
  object which will iterate over lines in the given csvfile. csvfile can
  be any object which supports the iterator protocol and returns a
  string each time its __next__() method is called — file objects and
  list objects are both suitable.

Note the emphasis on the word "string" that I added.  You should open the file in text mode, and preferably, with newline='', as suggested at the linked page.
As an aside, you can probably change first = next(order) to first = next(reader). This way you'll have a list of strings (a row), and counting the occurrences of a certain string in it may be more robust.

A: According to the python documentation of the csv module (https://docs.python.org/3.4/library/csv.html?highlight=csv#csv), in order to translate that method in Python 3 you should use the next() function on your CSV reader object:
csvreader.__next__()

Return the next row of the reader's iterable object as a list, parsed according to the current dialect. Usually you should call this as next(reader).

I hope that this will help you
Cheers

A: The problem is in opening the file with mode='rb'. I found that if you open with mode 'r', then it should work:
with open(filename, 'r') as Order:

When openning with 'rb', Python3 interpret the file as a series of bytes and read the contents as such. With mod 'r', Python3 reads the file as strings.


Net Neutrality: What You Need to Know Now, What's Happening?
Net Neutrality: What You Need to Know Now, What's Happening?
Aptly called the World Wide Web, WWW is the abbreviation for the ocean of information that is available to online users that is commonly referred to as the internet. Tagged as a network of websites which allow internet users to access any source, content or applications, the internet comes as a promising medium to connect to various sites, without any restrictions.
When you are online, you are in total control of your browsing experience. You have the liberty to check out any site of your choice without any boundaries set to the way in which you access content or share online information among your online contacts. This luxury or freedom to browse across the internet is the basic definition of Net Neutrality.
Let us now in clear terms define what Net Neutrality is all about.
To put in simple terms, Net Neutrality is the basic principle behind the functioning of the internet. It is a provision for the users to access all the content and applications that are available online, regardless of the source. It is also a condition that does not favor or block particular websites or information of certain products.
Net Neutrality cracks the whip against ISPs (Internet Service Providers) like Comcast, Verizon and AT&T from tampering with your browsing experience. They, as the providers of internet service cannot either speed up, slow down or block any content that is posted on the net. These companies cannot dictate the terms to any user, specifying the websites or applications that they wish to connect and use.
To understand this concept better, let us take the analogy of telecom service providers.
Do the telecom service providers have any control over whom you call and what content you discuss with your contacts? No! They don't. You are exercising your freedom of speech and choice that will allow you to contact anyone without any interference caused by your telecom service provider. Link this scenario with Net Neutrality and you arrive at its definition which reads that ISPs should not have any say with regard to the content you wish to view, post or share online.
It was in 2015 that millions of activists raised slogans in favor of Net Neutrality, pressing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to implement the existing rules of Net Neutrality. This outcry was aimed at keeping the internet open and free to every user and browser, across the globe. The hue and cry was to allow internet users to access and share information of their choice without any interference from the ISPs in any manner.
It took a couple of years after the 2015 outcry for a new legislation to be implemented by the FCC's Republican approved Chairman Ajit Pai. And the new statute was to do away with the protection offered by Net Neutrality.
As recent as December 14th 2017, Mr. Pai who is the former lawyer of Verizon and the Chairman of the US FCC, appointed by Donald Trump, banished the common argument raised by millions of citizens, public-interest groups, companies and lawmakers in favor of Net Neutrality. And the outcome came as a rude shock for Net Neutrality supporters with Mr. Pai calling all the shots. This did not go well with the Congress which demanded the "resolution of disapproval" to reverse the power of FCC in ripping off the rules governing Net Neutrality. The Congress opined that the internet without Net Neutrality is not the internet in the real and practical sense.
As a strong retort to the unanimous vote against Net Neutrality declared by the FCC despite the loud outcry coming from millions of net users across the globe, a step-wise damage control mechanism was initiated.
This procedure came up with a petition that should be scrutinized by people across the world, with the support of the members of Congress.
That is the first step to protecting the internet from becoming a puppet in the hands of ISPs which will gain the power to block online content that does not fall in line with their opinions and notions. Paving the way for discrimination across the globe, an act which is much against the digital civil laws of the Congress, this signed competition can be used to pass a "resolution of disapproval".
Along with personal information like your name, email ID, country and ZIP code, the petition consists of a text box which calls for your opinion about the importance of Net Neutrality to you. This information once collated will become a documented proof to not only inform lawmakers but also urge them to act with respect to incorporating the safety of the internet through Net Neutrality rules.
There is another tab in the petition which is self-explanatory. And that is a call for action. Once you click this button all your details will be saved in the database allowing you to become one among the millions of subscribers standing up for Net Neutrality. You will then be at the receiving end of updates from Free Press and the Action Fund of Free Press. If at all you wish to opt out of this global movement, you can do so by unsubscribing at any point in time.
You have another alternative to make yourself heard. And that is pick up your phone and make a call. Once you key in your phone number supported by the ZIP code of your locality and submit the online petition, you can directly get in touch with lawmakers who will hear you out. You can then present your arguments in favor of Net Neutrality and become a partner to save the internet from the malicious intentions of the FCC; over a phone call.
You, as a strong supporter of Net Neutrality, have another option to submit your vote. And that is to spread the word about Net Neutrality across the most prominent social media networks like Facebook and Twitter. You can take to these two sites and post your reservations on the scrapping of Net Neutrality laws for the entire online community to take notice.
You as a casual or regular internet user might ask: What will happen to the internet now after the Net Neutrality rules are scrapped?
Here is the scenario that will unfold, marring the browsing experiences of almost all the internet users across the globe.
Without the Net Neutrality rules in place, ISP majors like Verizon, Comcast and AT&T will have the last laugh, deciding which websites, applications and online content will gain prominence. These companies will offer preferential treatment to the online groups which concur with their opinions. They will have the reins of the internet in their hands, damaging the basic fabric of the internet. These enterprises can go to the extent of slowing down the websites of their competitors and playing foul. They can even block online political publications that are not in line with their opinions. In addition to slowing down their internet services, these companies can call the shots to bill huge amounts from certain content companies as fees for rendering special treatment.
With the most recent development against Net Neutrality that has taken place on Dec 14th 2017, the supporters in favor of net safety and Net Neutrality have come up with arguments in favor of Net Neutrality. They strongly feel that Net Neutrality is primal to the spread of innovation, education, economic opportunities along with a provision to engage in social movements and demonstrate global opposition strategies. They opine that there would no provision for social justice, since the power to resist and oppose a particular law is snapped off from their hands and placed in the hands of ISPs.
Without Net Neutrality, the hands of people of different colors, those belonging to religious minority groups, the LGBTQ community and various other indigenous groups will be tied, preventing them to vent out their emotions and opinions on the internet. Leaving no room for freedom of expression and speech through the internet, people across the globe will have no option to raise their voices against systemic discrimination.
The internet is a global phenomenon that mirrors the opinions of people from every nook and corner of the world. Without Net Neutrality, how can one think of associating with activists who are fighting for a common cause and spread their word to the world at large? What about the lives of the minorities in the United States? Shouldn't they have a medium to express their oppression?
Scrapping the laws concerning Net Neutrality will eventually lead to discriminating the minority community with an inhuman sentiment. They will not be heard, their opinions will not be posted online since ISPs can block all their dissent speeches and voices that will go viral.
All in all, without Net Neutrality, the lives of minorities will be in the hands of few ISPs who will dictate terms, blocking their messages or their websites which are brimming with heart-aching situations of oppression and discrimination.
Let us now focus on the economic consequences of Net Neutrality.
Gone are the days when people used to take the strain of knocking on the doors of showrooms to pick up their essential and luxurious merchandise. Now is the age of online marketing that has revolutionized the concept of trading in goods and services from the comfort of the user's home.
The internet is tagged as an omnipresent and omnipotent instrument that can fuel the growth of small businesses, startups and advertising agencies. Everyone is now looking to make their online presence felt through digital marketing strategies. With all these developments revolving around the World Wide Web, it is imperative for all these business entities to reap the benefits of sustenance, growth, innovation and completion.
Without the free and fair internet, entrepreneurs and those with an indigenous sense of business and entrepreneurship will be prevented to work in the direction of realizing their dreams. Leaving no scope for creativity and business innovation, without Net Neutrality, there will come a time when the world will be craving for the next-gen companies to take off.
If you have to think of a business scenario without Net Neutrality, what will happen to all those business propositions that are run by the minorities? Won't they become vulnerable when they are not allowed to compete with others who are privileged in the online space? Doesn't this cause a deepening of the economic disparity that is already bothering the world? Without a doubt, the absence of Net Neutrality will pave the way for a world that is marked by deep-rooted economic imbalances that should be checked and eliminated.
The good news here is: Congress has the power to go against the FCC's vote. Hence it is up to us and the entire world, in general, to raise our voices to make ourselves heard.
We can, through our dedicated efforts compel lawmakers to come up with a "resolution of disapproval" to reverse the decision of FCC to break down the rules of Net Neutrality.
Here comes some great news!
All the efforts and global outbursts in favor of Net Neutrality have finally bore fruit.
As on 20th Dec, 2017, the FCC rolled back the Net Neutrality regulations that it proposed and adopted since 2015.
So what's in store for internet consumers and online businesses, now?
Calling the internet as a "utility", this latest deregulation will impact the way in which online content will be delivered to users, the live streaming that you wish to check out and the manner in which you will be informed about the latest news that is happening around you.
This recent repeal comes as a much-needed breather to the internet community including small online businesses and domestic users of the internet. With the 3-2 rollback vote that FCC came up with, Mr. Ajit Pai, the Chairman of FCC at a press conference expressed his happiness quoting that deregulation of internet norms will help safeguard the principles of open internet.
Once this order becomes a law, it will come as a relief to both the sections of business entrepreneurs and general internet consumers. They will have all the freedom to check out any section of the internet and grasp everything and anything that the World Wide Web offers. They can go ahead and browse the net without any restrictions. And once the whip is cracked on the removal of high-handed regulations that come in the way of installing digital infrastructure, doors will open for startups and consumers. Both these sections will stand to benefit through cheaper, faster and improved internet access.
All in an attempt to safeguard the open and free internet, the above steps will help netizens secure their fundamental rights alongside curbing media consolidation by a handful of ISPs. All the above strategies will not only help you protect your freedom of the press but will also ensure the collation of diverse voices coming from different parts of the globe in favor of Net Neutrality.


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is the founder of Promise, Japan's third-largest consumer finance company, of which he is honorary chairman.

He funded the Ryoichi Jinnai Conference Center in Fiji.

Jinnai died of heart failure on June 27, 2017.

References

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Fly Batman across the sky and avoid different obstacles and re-charge the wings. Just use the arrow keys to move around. Dodge the obstacles and collect as many power ups as you can. Watch out for the penguin. Penguin dynamite and the bomb could do you some damage. Power ups are easily recognized as they are marked with Batman logo.
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A View From The Cave: A Closer Look at Violence in South Africa - What Does the Data Say?
A Closer Look at Violence in South Africa - What Does the Data Say?
Media are scrambling to cover the story of South African Olympian Oscar Pistorius killing his girlfriend Reeve Steenkamp on Valentine's Day. Stories include the latest details about the trial. Many have also mentioned that Pistorius was a bit of a gun enthusiast who was also fearful for his own safety. It sets up a story of an athlete living in a country that is characterized by violence.
Pistorius has maintained that he mistook his girlfriend for an intruder and shot her in the bathroom out of fear and in an act of self-defense. Outlets have pointed to a tweet by Pistorius in November when he thought that there was an intruder in his home.
And there are mentions of a New York Times article from early 2012 that features an anecdote where Pistorius grabbed his gun after his security alarm went off by accident one night. The author of the story then related joining Pistorius at the firing range with his 9-milimeter handgun. While facts that do relate to Pistorius's past, some are saying that the structure of some reports are working to excuse Pistorius.
There is violence in South Africa. Much like their is violence in all parts of the world. However, some commentators are pushing back against the prevalent reporting. Journalist Geoffrey York, a resident of Johannesburg, writes in the Globe and Mail that the depiction by some outlets of South Africa does not represent the country he knows.


It is with deep regret that we inform you of the death of George Shaw. George was a thirty-five year member, and a recent retiree. Our hearts go out to his family, friends and co-workers.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 28, 2014 from 2 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, IL. Funeral will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at 10:15 a.m. from the funeral home to Incarnation Church, Palos Heights, IL for an 11:00 a.m. mass at Intermerment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
One day job opportunity in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Wednesday, November 5, 2014. The job will be ten hours or longer. If interested, please contact George Marcinak at (708) 214-8809.
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At the Special Union Meeting held on Thursday, July 10, 2014, the members present voted to accept the joint agreement between the Local 281 Negotiating Team and the NFSA. The ratified contract will retroactively take effect as of June 1, 2014.
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The Sprinkler Fitter Local 281 Negotiation Team has reached a tentative agreement with the NFSA. It includes a proposal and an extension agreement until July 11, 2014. We will post more info ASAP concerning meeting information, proposal language, etc. Again thank you for your patience throughout. All Local 281 members in good standing are clear to go to work.
The Sprinkler Fitter Local 281 Negotiation Committee met with the NFSA, Tuesday, June 24, 2014. The committee will meet again Wednesday, June 25, 2014 to continue negotiations. Please attend the meeting on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the Union Hall, 11900 South Laramie, Alsip. Hopefully there will be a proposal to discuss and vote upon. Thank you for your continued patience.
Sprinkler Fitters Local 281 defeated Local 364 out of Colton, California. There next scheduled game is Friday, June 20 at 6:45 p.m. against Local 562 out of St. Louis. Good luck, brothers!
The Local 281 Negotiating Committee is scheduled to meet with the NFSA on Tuesday, June 24, 2014. There will be a special union meeting on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the Sprinkler Fitters Local 281 Union Hall, 11900 South Laramie, Alsip, IL. Discussion will be held regarding the negotiations. All members are strongly encouraged to attend.
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At the regular monthly meeting held on Thursday, March 6, 2014 the members present voted to have all future Union Meetings held at the Sprinkler Fitters Local 281, U.A. Union Hall, 11900 South Laramie, Alsip, IL. Representatives from both the Union department and the Health and Welfare department will be available to take dues, and/or answer any questions you may have.
As we complete 110 years with the United Association we currently have 1040 journeymen, 217 apprentices, and 369 retired members. Some of the earliest members of the local have had relatives in the business to the present day -Cosson, Hagan, Lange, Quaid, Stebe, and Stocking.


For the past two years, I have been taking classes in a language that is very useful for me to know for my research and international collaborations. In four semesters of taking this class 5 days/week, I have done a lot of homework, taken a lot of quizzes, and done a lot of reading, listening, and speaking. Then I went to a country in which this language is spoken. In fact, I am there right now.
I was nervous about going to this country for the first time since I took the language classes. What if I had made no more progress than I had been able to make previously on my own using books and CD's? What if my two years of language classes had made me an expert at doing homework assignments in a textbook but had left me unprepared to comprehend and communicate in this language in the real world? I have long been able to communicate at a basic level in this language, but this basic level has been deeply unsatisfying, hence my decision to take formal classes.
As soon as I got off the plane, I could tell the difference in my comprehension level, and this has been confirmed as I have spent more time here. My comprehension level is not 100%, but it might be somewhere near 80%, and that's a huge difference from the last time I was here.
My speaking abilities are not as good, but I knew that. Spending time here has helped a bit, and I am optimistic about improving with more time here (and more classes next year).
I have been having fun surprising people who don't expect me to speak the language, and have tried to convince a few people (strangers who started talking to me because it is obvious that I am a foreigner) that I am from a mid-sized provincial town in this country. I picked a town that city people have heard of but that is a place that someone who looks and dresses like me would be unlikely to be from. The response is always entertaining, then I laugh and explain, and then they laugh.
There are some rather conservative parts of this country, and in these places, the culture clash is more startling and less entertaining. In these places, men will shake the hands of my male colleagues but will not even look at me or speak to me, much less shake my hand. [Don't even bother with the 'You're probably imagining it' comments. I have been spending substantial amounts of time in this country nearly every year for the last 15 years and I have a significant dataset of unequivocal experiences, ranging from trivial to serious]. My language skills are of less use in those places, though it is still helpful to be able to understand what people are saying.
So, in answer to the question (which I asked myself) of whether two years of language study at a university can be useful, in my case the answer is definitely yes. I am sure I would learn more/faster if I were immersed in this language more, but it's hard enough making time to take the class. Based on my experiences on this trip, I am very happy with what I have learned in my classes and how useful the course experiences have been. In fact, I am about to send an email to my language instructor telling her exactly that.
Note: I am not sure of my internet access after today, so I will likely off the air for the rest of the week, returning some time next week. This is post #500, so maybe it's time to take a short break anyway.
FSP, if they don't shake your hand, it's just because they are so SURPRISED, you know. And this is YOUR fault, because you do apparently not announce your gender as openly as you should in your papers. Really, shame on you for embarrassing the poor guys.
The other thing was that some of my colleagues who would usually be very much against religion, were absolutely prepared to accept the explanation that someone might choose not to obey the dietary rules and go to the cafeteria but still not talk to women. After all, it would be very impractical and weird not to go to the cafeteria with the others, right? Mind you, I do not think that religion was the point in this case (the guy who openly said that my being a woman was the problem), but it hurt that my colleagues - the reasonable and nice guys - thought it plausible that a same person would consider "being able to eat in the cafeteria" a more important component of professional behaviour than "basic decency to female scientists."
This is interesting. I've been studying German on my own (using CDs and books, and my husband who is fluent in German) but I'm not making as much headway as I would like. I've considered taking classes, since I can take one class per semester on the university. You've helped me see possibilities for that, so thanks.
I love being able to understand people when they don't think I can. Sometimes, people don't realize I speak English, so that can be interesting when traveling. It is enlightening to hear Americans talk when they don't think anyone can understand them (a bad assumption in many many places).
I also have marginal familiarity with two other languages, and both also offer entertaining opportunities for eavesdropping (usually in America, where folks who speak the languages assume that no one else understands.) One of them is my native language (which I have forgotten, mostly), but which I can understand, at a child's level, in an automatic way, without realizing the person is not speaking English (my fluent language). So, that one can be a real double-take.
It's cool. I'm glad you've been able to enjoy the fruits of your labor in learning a language.
You have a sabbatical coming up, yes?? In any case, if you do go there for a sabbatical get involved in other things outside the lab, the local cafe, reading groups, local choral groups, bands, etc. In my case it was the soccer club.


New York Giants' Peyton Hillis (44) rushes during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Monday, Oct. 21, 2013 in East Rutherford, N.J.
After starting the season with six straight losses, the New York Giants finally put one in the win column Monday night with a messy victory over the Minnesota Vikings.
The Giants' defense held Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, last year's league MVP, to just 28 yards rushing, while Minnesota quarterback Josh Freeman, making his team debut, looked rusty, missing open receivers throughout much of the game.
The Giants' own recent acquisition, running back Peyton Hillis — who was serving as a volunteer high school coach in Tennessee before the Giants signed him a week ago — played a big role in the win, rushing for 36 yards and a touchdown and adding 45 receiving yards.
The Giants travel to Philadelphia next Sunday to face the rival Eagles, who won the previous matchup in early October, 36-21.


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Řád Za zásluhy o vlast je státní vyznamenání Ruské federace. Je udělováno za vynikající výsledky při posílení ruské státnosti, za socio-ekonomický rozvoj země, výzkumnou činnost a rozvoj umění a kultury, vynikající sportovní výsledky, posílení míru, přátelství a spolupráce mezi národy, za významný přínos k posílení obrany země.

Historie
Řád byl zřízen dne 2. března 1994 dekretem prezidenta Ruské federace č. 442. Od svého založení do 1. července 1998, kdy byl obnoven Řád svatého Ondřeje, byl tento řád nejvyšším vyznamenáním Ruské federace. Heslo řádu Польза, честь и слава (Užitek, čest a sláva) je převzato z ruského imperiálního Řádu svatého Vladimíra.

Vzhled řádu
Odznakem je zlatý, červeně smaltovaný tlapatý kříž, na němž je položen zlatý znak Ruské federace (trojkorunovaný orel držící žezlo a jablko, na prsou má položený znak se svatým Jiřím na koni zabíjejícím draka.

Řádová hvězda je stříbrná a osmicípá, ve středu je umístěn kulatý medailon se zlatým znakem Ruské federace na stříbrném poli, kolem nějž se vine stříbrný nápis na červeném pásu ПОЛЬЗА, ЧЕСТЬ И СЛАВА (UŽITEK, ČEST A SLÁVA). V případě vojenských zásluh se nad kříž přidávaly dva zlaté zkřížené meče.

Stuha je červená.

Dělení řádu
Řád se dělí na čtyři třídy. Udělování probíhá postupně, od nejnižší (4.) třídy po třídu nejvyšší. Aby někdo mohl obdržet 3. třídu, musí mu být před tím udělena třída 4.

 1. třída – velkostuha, hvězda
 2. třída – u krku, hvězda
 3. třída – u krku
 4. třída – na prsou

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Reference

Externí odkazy

Ruská státní vyznamenání

Ocenění založená roku 1994
Ocenění s kříži