I received a thank you card from a friend's friend recently. My breast pump has been making its rounds and "fed" many babies with the goodness of their mother's milk since I stopped feeding mine.
For mothers who are not able to latch, the breast pump is the best tool that can help a mother. With support and persistence, the baby would be able to have breastmilk for as long as the mother continues.
Working mothers benefit from this wonderful tool as well, being able to express when they are at work, and continue to feed their babies when they get home.
I can't imagine how it was like for mothers many years back, when there wasn't such a tool. Most mothers stop after awhile, especially if they had to work. My mom used to tell me how difficult it was for her.
Because of that, I'm very thankful that my mom got me the breast pump. A dual electric, heavy duty breast pump that helped me feed my kids for more than 6 months with breast milk. I got a hands-free funnel holder, which allowed me to do other things when I'm hooked up to the machine. Reading, going online etc.
I'm also thankful for the experience, because I can relate to those who aren't able to latch on, and are continuing with expressing despite the effort that goes into it: Washing, sterilising, expressing x Many times in a day.
With the pump making its rounds, I'm happy that it has helped more new mothers persist with breastfeeding. I'm getting blessings and lots of thanks in return –> A great way to pay it forward if you ask me.
Thanks to those who helped me in my journey of breastfeeding.
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Everyone wants a healthy kid, and parents do what they can to ensure that the children are in the pink of health.
From conception to pregnancy, some mummies would up their vitamin intake/folic acid, change their diet, avoid seafood etc, to make sure that they are in good shape for the baby, and all the good nutrients would go to the one in the womb.
Post-delivery, mummies will try to breastfeed, with the belief that breastmilk is the best. There has been a change of tide, from the push to feed formula milk, to now pro-breastfeeding.
I bottle feed with breast milk for 8 months, and I like to believe that it has helped to make the twins strong.
But nothing prepared us for the time when they first start childcare. The frequency of the girls visiting the doctor was scary. Every other week or 2, we went to the GP to get medication. They had coughs, fever, runny nose. Thank god they were nothing major, yet, when the frequency was so high, I got really worried.
Questions and guilt came: Did I do my part to watch my diet when I was breastfeeding? Maybe I was too lax with giving them vitamins and minerals that they need? How about their intake of food and milk?
There is no direct answer. In an attempt to improve their health, we decided to try Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The physician advised that their bodies are "weak and cooling". When I heard this, my heart sank and the guilt factor rose. I could feel that subconsciously, there were comments and thoughts that blamed me for it.
That last statement eased my guilt. I am sure many parents, especially mummies, face such situations once a while.
Take the advice and comments from others with a pinch of salt, observing and paying attention to the child plus doing what is possible to treat each symptom or illness as they come, while improving their diet and health through food and keeping them happy goes a long way into ensuring the optimal health of a child.
I'm still on the learning curve, I've come to accept that there's only so much we can do for prevention.
So don't feel guilty. Do your best, and God will take care of the rest.
I read further and saw the comments on this, and not surprisingly, there were many who felt that this statement is simply too general, and it's very debatable to say the least.
Emotions were strong in some, some related to the statement, some felt that they don't have a choice and have to be working mothers.
I've seen and heard some experiences of a stay home mom. The obvious benefits of staying home is that one is always there when the child has his firsts: first time walking, first time calling mommy, first time crawling etc. It's also the joy that kids bring and the laughter. One friend told me she would give up her career anytime, and does not regret making the choice of being a full time stay home mom. She loves being with her kids, bringing them to classes, being totally involved.
Financially, she rather spends on the family, and the children. They lived simply and most of the budget would rather be channeled to the kids' learning and expenses rather than on herself.
– Not being themselves anymore. They are just known as someone's mommy when they bring the kids to school.
– Husband do not always appreciate that staying at home is hard work too.
It really depends on the character and personality of the individual, some of these points may not affect them at all, or have very minimal effect. Another common point though, some have indicated to me that they do hope to go back to work, but on a flexi-time basis.
Despite some complaints that I have heard about some people not having a family friendly environment, I do think that there's pros to being a working mom.
– Self identity intact. You are still you at work, not known as someone's mommy only.
– Could potentially be more stressful because there's stress coming from work, home and kids.
– If the working environment is not family friendly, there's potential of imbalance in work/family time.
I'm a working mother. I know myself very well that being a full time stay home mom is not something I want to do. It's not because I don't love my kids. I do, but I love my own personal time and being able to earn my own keep as well.
I'm lucky that the nature of my job allows me to work from home, though this is not an arrangement that works well for me with 2 toddlers running about. I also have the flexibility of time, and a very understanding boss who focuses on the results, not whether I'm in the office or how many hours I spend in office. In many ways, I have probably unconsciously chosen companies that are more flexi with working hours, and am grateful that I've met my fair share of good bosses as well. I have also done my part in ensuring that the work gets done, so that I'm in a position to ask for some arrangements that suits both my family and work responsibilities.
Ultimately, there's really no 1 set of arrangement that would work for everyone. Be it a working mom or a stay home mom, it's really a choice of what the priorities are. Rightly said, there's no right or wrong on how to be a mom. As long as we do our best, we are happy with our choices, then that would make us a good mom.
It is impossible to please everyone, and one thing I've learned is that I can only please myself. When I'm happy with what I have done for the family and myself, I can be a better person, and then I can be a better mom. A family unit is all about cooperation and team work, so it is also equally important that the spouse is mutually agreeable and comfortable with whatever arrangements that work for the family.
Defining your priorities is the first step, work out the finances and speak to the husband. There is always a way to work out something, and don't feel guilty if there are comments about the type of choices you make as a mom, and as an individual.
Mommy is just one of the many hats we put on, not the only one that matters.
Recently I have been hearing friends who are first time mums trying to cope with the following: breastfeeding (engorgement, establishing supply, latching), baby crying, lack of sleep, introducing solids, feeding schedules, post-natal recovery, angst of traditions in the confinement period.
There are a lot of information out there on pregnancy and what to expect. But there seems to be a gap in the advise or tips on what to expect after delivery.
My feel is that, what happens right after delivery is usually not as "pretty". There is a lot of hardwork, lack of sleep, logistics, learning involved, plus coping with emotions and hormonal changes during this period.
I'll attempt to describe my own experience, in hope that this information can help someone out there.
This is a topic that I feel very strongly about, only because I feel that there are a lot of myths and misconceptions around this.
Breastfeeding is not something that one will just pick up at a whim.
It needs to be practiced, support from family and loved ones is very important during the initial stages, persistence and determination of the mummy is critical for success.
Breast milk supply needs time to build up and established to meet the demands of a baby. Some of us are blessed with plenty of milk, others take time to meet the demands of the baby, some just have to supplement with formula milk.
– Dietary intake: Calcium is highly important.
– Having a good breast pump should you choose to express. For efficiency and effectiveness, I highly recommend a dual electric breast pump.
– Access to breastfeeding support helplines/groups, lactation consultants in times of need.
Breast milk is great. But not everyone has the stamina to do breastfeeding for extended periods of time, and certainly not everyone can latch on the baby successfuly.
For various reasons, I was a 100% breast pump mummy, for 8 months. Having multiples meant that 1. latching is going to be tough to master (not that it's impossible), 2. no one else can help to feed if I had to latch so bottle feeding works for me.
What matters is the output, not the process of getting the milk to the baby.
I personally tested this with my kids. When they need to drink, they drink. Formula milk (FM) lasts as long as breastmilk (BM), the twins did not sleep through the night just because I gave them FM.
Myth: Breast milk is watery, thus Formula milk is more filling.
Again, this is not true. Breast milk has higher fat content, and because the nutrition level is naturally adjusted according to the baby's needs, BM gives what the baby requires at each stage, and is more easily absorbed by the body.
Debatable: You need to latch on the baby directly in order to establish good milk supply.
In most cases, I would agree if the baby is a good sucker. Some babies just fall asleep if the milk flow is slow, or they are just slow suckers, and sleepy babies. In such a case, then breastfeeding would potentially cause more anxiety –> thus affecting milk supply –> thus leading to higher chances of the mummy giving up.
A good breast pump may be able to stimulate the supply. Try the industrial breast pumps that can be loaned either during the hospital stay or from the manufacturers. They work wonders.
Not all mummies would instantaneously feel the love for the baby after delivery. It may take time to build that love, especially when one could have a "traumatic" long drawn labour process, and also to cope with the crying and learning how to care for the baby.
Be gentle on yourself. Rest when possible, and in time, the love for the baby will grow.
No one knows instantly what the baby is crying for, it's a matter of trial and error, through observations and eliminations of causes of cries. There are a wealth of information out there about how certain sounds of the cry could mean a certain thing, but again, it may not apply to every baby.
I didn't practice every single rule in the "confinement traditions" . There are some that I believe has some grounds.
Taking a bath and washing the hair is ok during confinement, it is important that we keep ourselves clean and if there are wounds, it's even more important to keep up with the hygiene. However, because our pores are open during this period, it is important to dry ourselves completely, immediately after the shower to prevent "wind" from getting into the body, and causing headaches or aches. The hair dryer was a good friend during the confinement month.
I also drank water, besides the red date tea prescribed. Having to express so often, it was very very important that I replenish the fluids, but I had warm water instead of cold or cool.
Food wise, there was not much choices for me, I just had to bear with what was available and eat them. Soups were great though, it replenishes the fluids, and with the fish and papaya soup, it seems to help with increasing the breastmilk supply.
Having a positive mindset, reading up more to learn about the entire parenting experience, and having faith that the tough times will pass are key factors to help one pass through the initial phase.
No one said it was easy, but it can only make you stronger. Surround yourself with positive and encouraging people just makes the ride much smoother.
I'm never one who can remember the names of medicine that I take.
After being a parent, things have changed slightly. I found that in most cases, for very young kids under the age of 5, taking medication from the General Practioners (GP) doctors don't seem to work well for my kids. Most of the GPs do not have much experience with very young children, and the dosage of medication doesn't seem appropriate from my experiences so far.
Finding the right doctor helps. For us, the Paediatrician that has been seeing the girls seem to work best for them. Every time the girls are down with some common illnesses like the cold, just a visit to the PD would seem to help them recover very quickly.
Dimetapp: In the same family as Chlorpheniramine, for nasal blockage, running nose. Meant for kids over 2 years.
Note: All medication should be prescribed by the doctors, depending on the professional diagnosis of the doctors. The above are just some general medication of common child illnesses that my kids have taken before for common cold, running nose and fever.
It pays to know what medication to take, especially with young children. Their immunity system takes awhile to build up, but the good thing is most times, they recover very quickly as well.
I wonder what is the definition of education.
Does the school name have an impact to the value you get from studying there?
I see some people around me, planning where their homes should be so that they can be within the vicinity of the "good" schools where their kids can have a chance to go to. I see friends, who went through distant learning courses, end up complaining that the university isn't "recognised", no one has heard of the school name etc.
Some say that certain employers show "discrimination" about which school this potential hire came from. I'm not sure about this, because I have not encountered this before, and if so, it's not the organisation that I would like to work for.
The school environment matters, not just the grades and the prestige. There are people who come out of prestigious schools and may not go very far in the society's perception of corporate world success. There are those who aren't academic, but are successful in what they do.
When it comes to distant learning courses, my take is: you know what you got yourself into. What's the point of complaining after the course is done?
I think we spend lots of time in school, but many of the things we learn may not be directly applicable to what we may do as a career. Who really remembers the complex mathematical formula and the elements in the periodic table? Do we ever use it in our daily life?
"Branded" schools do not necessarily have good teachers that inspire. At the end, it's really the people that count, not the brand name of the school.


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Absolutely NOT Robin Hood, just a story loosely based on it. The depiction as the Catholic Church and in some instances Christianity as some sort of evil organisation is awful and points directly to what they're really trying to say. Christians bad, Muslim Arab good. They've taken the Christian basis of the tale and kowtow to the Muslim region instead and I for one am fed up with it. Hollywood is now really showing its true colours and sadly most won't even question it but fall for the ubiquitous brainwashing that goes on now in our entertainment all the time. Time to vote with my purse more wisely from now on.
This film was like waiting for a grenade to go off, sadly it never did. I loved the modern take on Nottingham and the characters clothing.
The storyline however seemed rushed and consequently there was very little build up towards the finale. Kevin Costner's Robin Hood story line in comparison to this retelling was thoughtful and the slow build up towards the end made that film a classic. If only this film had been longer and taken the same route then this film would have easily been a five star.
In conclusion, the film had some great ideas and the setting was stunning, there were great performances by Taron Egerton and Jamie Foxx, also Ben Mendelsohn's outing as the villain was very good. However this film is a classic example of wasting great actors and making a film to a set time instead of taking the time to tell a proper story.
It was as bad if not worse than I'd imagined before watching. Every generation seems to have some idea of this legend imposed on them by a film. Based on this he was a fresh faced wimp. I expect he was a vegan too! Sorry but for me Robin Hood should be gritty and capable of extreme violence but have a noble aspect to his personality. The sets were very fantasy based and nothing like how medieval England would have been.
Despite terrible acting, ridiculous plot and video game quality, this film is almost bad enough to be entertaining. Obvious to even my own numbed with boredom mind was the underlying reference to "the war on terror" and how religion is politics designed by unscrupulous bad guys to control the common superstitious peasants blah blah. Give this one a miss.
I am a Robin Hood fanatic. If you have watched other copies of the story you will be disappointed with this one. The storyline was bad and not even fantasy, hope the well known cast go on to better thing's this film has not helped their careers .
Enjoyed this film at the cinema and at home, although completely set in an authentic period setting for the time of Robin Hood the new take and storyline are very enjoyable. An easy to watch movie with action throughout and great cinematography. Just sit back with a drink and some popcorn and enjoy the movie.
What a terrible film, idiotic story, wooden acting and accents from as far as Oz, all living in Nottingham. The effects were more relevant to Black Hawk Down than medieval England. i thought Kevin Costner as Robin was a stretch but at least it had the excellant Alan Rickman to balance out the American Accents and humour but this version has nothing. Save your money avoid like the plague.
If your looking to entertain the younger and I mean younger family members of the household this may be the film for you. Regrettably I found the the story lacked content which gave the feeling of a BBC teen Tv show such as Merlin. Noticeably annoying special effects where the actor would labour his manoeuvre just to capture the effect which on occasion resembled secondary stage school performances ruined the momentum of the action scenes. Sorry just not for me on this occasion. Both my son and daughter enjoyed the film (lower teens) so they would argue worth the watch. Maybe I'm just getting old but I'd rather hoped for more with this title especially as I've enjoyed other films by these actors.


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Here's what the Xbox One's new Dashboard 'Guide' will look like
Quick access to your most-used games and apps.
By Tina Amini on January 17, 2017
The new Guide overlay on Xbox One Credit: Beam
> Tech > Gaming Consoles
Microsoft teased last week that they'd be making the Xbox One's dashboard just a little bit faster. And in a gameplay stream of Telltale's The Wolf Among Us, we got a really quick look at it.
Ten minutes into his stream on Beam(Opens in a new window), Microsoft's head of platform engineering Mike Ybarra quickly clicked into the new Guide overlay so his viewers could get a sneak peek at it.
"Through one press of the Xbox button on your controller, you'll be able to pull up the newly enhanced Guide as an overlay on the left side of your screen no matter what you're doing," Ybarra said(Opens in a new window) in a blog post last week.
The new Guide should streamline access to some of your most-used games, apps and console features. The Guide should also make a few other features more easily accessible.
"In addition, we're rebuilding the most popular multitasking experiences for speed and ease of access," Ybarra said. "For example, you'll be able to start recording your GameDVR clips, adjust your recording length, and access your captures directly in the Guide. We'll also add a new Achievement tracking overlay, Gamerscore Leaderboard, a new Cortana design, and controls for background music, making these features easier to use."
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Tina is the Games Editor for Mashable. She is a born and raised New Yorker. She received a degree in Media, Culture and Communication at New York University, where she also began her writing career. Tina has been editing and writing about video games for 8 years, working across various outlets including Complex Magazine and the former Gawker's Kotaku. She's an excellent first-person shooter player but favors stories above all. She also has the world's softest cat.

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Anderson businesswoman gives free meals, bikes on Thanksgiving
ANDERSON, S.C. (WSPA) – For the 14th year, the owner of Holly's Concession Food Truck, Bonnie McCullough, handed out free holiday meals on Thanksgiving morning.
"This is a day of giving, to give back. A day of giving and a day of thanksgiving," McCullough said.
Along with a handful of volunteers, McCullough cooked enough food to feed nearly 250 people for free.
"Giving back, you know, I've been blessed and Holly's Concessions has been blessed over the years so we like to give back," McCullough said.
Sarah Wallace, daughter of John Wallace, have been volunteering at McCullough's Thanksgiving event for several years.
Sarah said she became interested in volunteering on Thanksgiving after watching her father take part in it.
"It just seemed very fun and hanging out with Bonnie. She's very fun too. She's just a very fun person all around," Wallace said.
She explained that her father's passion, combined with the effort of her actually doing the work herself, made her want to continue volunteering.
Wallace noted that helping out on the holiday opened her eyes to the community's need for support. She said that would easily be something she'd miss if she was at home resting.
McCullough has been in the mobile food truck industry for more than 20 years.
But, shes said it's not all about feeding the community, you have to care for the children.
That's where the free bikes, for good grades came from. Students who brought a straight A report card got one of 16 free bikes, that sat next to the food truck.
Proud mother, Lashala Rapley, with youngest daughter, Talaeya Rapley in her arms, beamed at eldest daughter Tanajsha Rapley.
"My oldest daughter Tanajsha just won the free bike. Say yay girl!" Rapley said.
The family is happy and appreciative that McCullough hosts the free bike initiative.
"It's been a lot going on around here. I feel like when the kids do what they're supposed to do and they do a good job, they deserve better," Rapley said.
McCullough explained that the bikes have helped families in different ways.
"Maybe a parent doesn't have anything to give the kids for Christmas. Also again, to make them exceed and go higher and higher with their education," McCullough said.
Since year 15 is now in the books, McCullough added that she has no intention of stopping this Thanksgiving tradition.
She plans to be right back at 205 West Franklin Street, Anderson, SC 29624, in the Action Foods Strip Mall Parking Lot starting at 10 a.m for Thanksgiving 2020.
HENDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) - One person was shot Monday and another has been charged following a shooting in Edneyville.
According to the Henderson County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded at about 7:45 p.m. to the parking lot near the community center in Edneyville, located off of Ida Rogers Drive.
ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) - Emergency crews have been investigating a death following a domestic dispute between a parent and a child on Towhee Trail, according to the Anderson County Sheriff's Office.
Sgt. JT Foster said the incident happened at around 10:15 p.m. Monday.


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package org.broadinstitute.hellbender.engine.dataflow.transforms.composite;

import static org.mockito.Matchers.any;
import static org.mockito.Matchers.eq;
import static org.mockito.Mockito.mock;
import static org.mockito.Mockito.when;
import static org.mockito.Mockito.withSettings;
import static org.testng.Assert.*;

import com.google.cloud.dataflow.sdk.Pipeline;
import com.google.cloud.dataflow.sdk.options.PipelineOptions;
import com.google.cloud.dataflow.sdk.transforms.Count;
import com.google.cloud.dataflow.sdk.transforms.Create;
import com.google.cloud.dataflow.sdk.transforms.DoFn;
import com.google.cloud.dataflow.sdk.transforms.ParDo;
import com.google.cloud.dataflow.sdk.values.PCollection;
import com.google.cloud.genomics.dataflow.utils.GCSOptions;
import com.google.common.collect.Lists;

import org.broadinstitute.hellbender.engine.dataflow.GATKTestPipeline;
import org.broadinstitute.hellbender.engine.ReadContextData;
import org.broadinstitute.hellbender.engine.datasources.ReferenceWindowFunctions;
import org.broadinstitute.hellbender.engine.datasources.ReferenceMultiSource;
import org.broadinstitute.hellbender.utils.SimpleInterval;
import org.broadinstitute.hellbender.utils.dataflow.DataflowUtils;
import org.broadinstitute.hellbender.utils.read.ArtificialReadUtils;
import org.broadinstitute.hellbender.utils.read.GATKRead;
import org.broadinstitute.hellbender.utils.test.BaseTest;
import org.broadinstitute.hellbender.utils.test.FakeReferenceSource;
import org.broadinstitute.hellbender.utils.variant.MinimalVariant;
import org.broadinstitute.hellbender.utils.variant.Variant;
import org.testng.annotations.DataProvider;
import org.testng.annotations.Test;

import java.io.IOException;
import java.io.Serializable;
import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.HashSet;
import java.util.List;
import java.util.UUID;

public class AddContextDataToReadOptimizedUnitTest extends BaseTest implements Serializable{
    private static final long serialVersionUID = 1L;

    // "cloud" because subdivideAndFillReads gets the reads from the cloud.
    @Test(groups = {"cloud"})
    public void testSubdivideAndFillReads() throws IOException {
        String bam = "gs://hellbender/test/resources/org/broadinstitute/hellbender/tools/BQSR/NA12878.chr17_69k_70k.dictFix.bam";
        int outputShardSize = 50;
        int margin = 1000;
        AddContextDataToReadOptimized.ContextShard shard = new AddContextDataToReadOptimized.ContextShard(new SimpleInterval("17",69000,69100));
        List<AddContextDataToReadOptimized.ContextShard> shards = new ArrayList<>();
        shards.add(shard);

        // 809R9ABXX101220:5:46:2178:137187 at 69032
        // 809R9ABXX101220:5:61:7847:167387 at 69038
        // then nothing until 69107
        HashSet<String> expectedReads = new HashSet<>();
        expectedReads.add("809R9ABXX101220:5:46:2178:137187");
        expectedReads.add("809R9ABXX101220:5:61:7847:167387");

        Pipeline p = GATKTestPipeline.create();
        p.getOptions().as(GCSOptions.class).setApiKey(System.getenv("HELLBENDER_TEST_APIKEY"));
        DataflowUtils.registerGATKCoders(p);
        PCollection<AddContextDataToReadOptimized.ContextShard> pShards = p.apply(Create.of(shards));
        pShards .apply(ParDo.of(AddContextDataToReadOptimized.subdivideAndFillReads(bam, outputShardSize, margin, null)))
                .apply(ParDo.of(new DoFn<AddContextDataToReadOptimized.ContextShard, String>() {
                    private static final long serialVersionUID = 1L;
                    @Override
                    public void processElement(ProcessContext c) throws Exception {
                        for (GATKRead r : c.element().reads) {
                            String n = r.getName();
                            System.out.println("Found "+n);
                            assertTrue(expectedReads.contains(n));
                            expectedReads.remove(n);
                            c.output(n);
                        }
                    }
                }))
                // we found all the reads we wanted
                .apply(Count.globally())
                .apply(ParDo.of(new DoFn<Long, Void>() {
                    private static final long serialVersionUID = 1L;
                                    @Override
                                    public void processElement(ProcessContext c) throws Exception {
                                        assertEquals(c.element().longValue(), 2L);
                                    }
                                }));
        p.run();
    }

    @Test
    public void testFillContext() throws IOException {
        GATKRead read = ArtificialReadUtils.createSamBackedReadWithUUID(new UUID(1, 2), "MADE:UP:READ", "17", 69000, 3);
        ArrayList<Variant> variants = makeTestVariant(69001, 69001);
        AddContextDataToReadOptimized.ContextShard shard = new AddContextDataToReadOptimized.ContextShard(new SimpleInterval("17",69000,69100))
                .withVariants(variants)
        .withReads(Lists.newArrayList(read));
        List < AddContextDataToReadOptimized.ContextShard> shards = new ArrayList<>();
        shards.add(shard);

        Pipeline p = GATKTestPipeline.create();
        p.getOptions().as(GCSOptions.class).setApiKey(System.getenv("HELLBENDER_TEST_APIKEY"));
        DataflowUtils.registerGATKCoders(p);
        PCollection<AddContextDataToReadOptimized.ContextShard> pShards = p.apply(Create.of(shards));

        ReferenceMultiSource mockSource = mock(ReferenceMultiSource.class, withSettings().serializable());
        SimpleInterval refInterval =  new SimpleInterval("17",69000,69002);
        when(mockSource.getReferenceBases(any(PipelineOptions.class), eq(refInterval))).thenReturn(FakeReferenceSource.bases(refInterval));
        when(mockSource.getReferenceWindowFunction()).thenReturn(ReferenceWindowFunctions.IDENTITY_FUNCTION);

        pShards.apply(ParDo.of(AddContextDataToReadOptimized.fillContext(mockSource)))
                .apply(ParDo.of(new DoFn<AddContextDataToReadOptimized.ContextShard, Void>() {
                    private static final long serialVersionUID = 1L;
                    @Override
                    public void processElement(ProcessContext c) throws Exception {
                        ArrayList<ReadContextData> readContext = c.element().readContext;
                        assertEquals(readContext.get(0).getOverlappingReferenceBases().getInterval(), refInterval);
                        assertEquals(readContext.get(0).getOverlappingVariants(), variants);
                    }
                }));

        p.run();
    }

    @DataProvider(name="fillVariants")
    public Object[][] fillVariantsData() {
        List<SimpleInterval> intervals = Lists.newArrayList(
                new SimpleInterval("17", 100, 200)
        );
        ArrayList<Variant> variants1 = makeTestVariant(170, 180);
        List<AddContextDataToReadOptimized.ContextShard> expectedShards = new ArrayList<>();
        AddContextDataToReadOptimized.ContextShard shard1 = new AddContextDataToReadOptimized.ContextShard(intervals.get(0)).withVariants(variants1);
        expectedShards.add(shard1);

        ArrayList<Variant> variants2 = makeTestVariant(270, 280);
        List<AddContextDataToReadOptimized.ContextShard> expectedShards2 = new ArrayList<>();
        AddContextDataToReadOptimized.ContextShard shard2 = new AddContextDataToReadOptimized.ContextShard(intervals.get(0)).withVariants(variants2);
        expectedShards2.add(shard2);

        List<AddContextDataToReadOptimized.ContextShard> emptyShard = new ArrayList<>();
        AddContextDataToReadOptimized.ContextShard shard3 = new AddContextDataToReadOptimized.ContextShard(intervals.get(0)).withVariants(new ArrayList<>());
        emptyShard.add(shard3);

        return new Object[][] {
                { intervals, variants1, 100, expectedShards },
                { intervals, variants2, 100, expectedShards2 },
                { intervals, variants2,  50, emptyShard }
        };
    }

    private ArrayList<Variant> makeTestVariant(int begin, int end) {
        return Lists.newArrayList(
                new MinimalVariant(new SimpleInterval("17", begin, end), true, false, new UUID(begin, end))
        );
    }

    @Test(dataProvider="fillVariants")
    public void testFillVariants(List<SimpleInterval> intervals, ArrayList<Variant> variants, int margin, List<AddContextDataToReadOptimized.ContextShard> expectedShards) {
        ArrayList<AddContextDataToReadOptimized.ContextShard> shards = AddContextDataToReadOptimized.fillVariants(intervals, variants, margin);
        assertEquals(shards.size(), expectedShards.size());
        for (int i=0; i<shards.size(); i++) {
            AddContextDataToReadOptimized.ContextShard a = shards.get(i);
            AddContextDataToReadOptimized.ContextShard b = expectedShards.get(i);
            assertEquals(a.interval, b.interval);
            assertEquals(a.variants.getOverlapping(a.interval), b.variants.getOverlapping(a.interval));
            assertEquals(a.reads, b.reads);
            assertEquals(a.readContext, b.readContext);
        }
    }

}

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Global Sound-insulating Curtains Market size will increase to Million US$ by 2025, from Million US$ in 2017, at a CAGR of during the forecast period. In this study, 2017 has been considered as the base year and 2018 to 2025 as the forecast period to estimate the market size for Sound-insulating Curtains.
This report researches the worldwide Sound-insulating Curtains market size (value, capacity, production and consumption) in key regions like United States, Europe, China, Japan and other regions.This study categorizes the global Sound-insulating Curtains breakdown data by manufacturers, region, type and application, also analyzes the market status, market share, growth rate, future trends, market drivers, opportunities and challenges, risks and entry barriers, sales channels, distributors and Porter's Five Forces Analysis.
This report focuses on the top manufacturers' Sound-insulating Curtains capacity, production, value, price and market share of Sound-insulating Curtains in global market.
To focus on the key Sound-insulating Curtains manufacturers and study the capacity, production, value, market share and development plans in next few years.


I have just added the next seasonal set to the (growing) Addition Bundle! The bundle currently contains 10 pdfs and is over 250+ pages.
This latest packet includes jelly bean addition and subtraction activities.
Kids will sort the addition and subtraction jelly beans into the correct jelly bean jar. Then, they can use those cards to play the jelly bean game. Be the first person to land on one of the jelly bean "WIN" spaces to win the game!


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.. H-*- coding: utf-8 -*-
.. URL: https://docs.docker.com/desktop/use-desktop/pause/
   doc version: 20.10
      https://github.com/docker/docker.github.io/blob/master/desktop/use-desktop/pause.md
.. check date: 2022/09/17
.. Commits on Sep 7, 2022 cbbb9f1fac9289c0d2851584010559f8f03846f0
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.. |whale| image:: /desktop/install/images/whale-x.png
      :scale: 50%

.. Pause Docker Desktop
.. _pause-docker-desktop:

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Docker Desktop の :ruby:`一次停止 <pause>`
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.. sidebar:: 目次

   .. contents::
       :depth: 3
       :local:

.. You can pause your Docker Desktop session when you are not actively using it and save CPU resources on your machine. When you pause Docker Desktop, the Linux VM running Docker Engine is paused, the current state of all your containers are saved in memory, and all processes are frozen. This reduces the CPU usage and helps you retain a longer battery life on your laptop. You can resume Docker Desktop when you want by clicking the Resume option.

Docker Desktop をアクティブに使っていない場合や、マシン上の CPU リソースを節約したい場合、 Docker Desktop を :ruby:`一次停止 <pause>` できます。Docker Desktop を一次停止すると、 Docker Engine を動かしている Linux VM が一次停止され、全てのコンテナの現在の状態がメモリに保存され、全てのプロセスが :ruby:`凍結 <frozen>` されます。これにより CPU 使用量を経たし、ノート PC 上ではバッテリの寿命を長くするのに役立ちます。Docker Desktop を再開したい場合は、 **Resume** オプションをクリックします。

.. From the Docker menu, selectwhale menu and then Pause to pause Docker Desktop.

Docker メニュー |whale| から **Pause** を選ぶと、 Docker Desktop は一次停止します。

.. Docker Desktop displays the paused status on the Docker menu and on the Containers, Images, Volumes, and Dev Environment screens in Docker Dashboard. You can still access the Preferences (or Settings if you are a Windows user) and the Troubleshoot menu from the Dashboard when you've paused Docker Desktop.

Docker Desktop の Docker メニュー上では、 **Containers** 、 **Images** 、 **Volumes** 、 **Dev Environment** 画面が  Paused (一次停止)と表示されます。Docker Desktop が一次停止していても、ダッシュボード上の **Preferences** (Windows ユーザの場合は **Settings** )と **Troubleshoot** メニューにはアクセスできます。

.. Select whale menu then Resume to resume Docker Desktop.

Docker Desktop を再開するには |whale| から **Resume** を選びます。

..  Note
    When Docker Desktop is paused, running any commands in the Docker CLI will automatically resume Docker Desktop.

.. note::

   Docker Desktop を一次停止中に、 Docker CLI 内でコマンドを実行すると、自動的に Docker Desktop が再開されます。

.. seealso::

   Pause Docker Desktop
      https://docs.docker.com/desktop/use-desktop/pause/


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Edward Fuller
KidzSearch Safe Wikipedia for Kids.
Mayflower in Plymouth Harbor by William Halsall (1882)
Edward Fuller (c. 1575 – winter of 1620/21) was a passenger on the 1620 voyage of the Mayflower. He signed the Mayflower Compact. Fuller died with his wife soon after the passengers came ashore to their new settlement at Plymouth but their sons lived.[1]:144 Fuller was baptized in Norfolk, England on September 4, 1575. He was the son of Robert Fuller, a butcher.[1]:144, 146[2][3]
There is very little known about Edward Fuller's life in England. He had a brother Samuel who also travelled with him on the Mayflower.[1]:144 He married, but his wife's name is not known.[1]:144 They had two sons, Matthew in 1605 and Samuel in 1608.[1]:145[3]
Fuller and his brother lived in Leiden for some time as did many other English Separatists. Separatist were people who did not believe in the Church of England.[3][4]
1 The Voyage to the New World
2 In Plymouth Colony
3 Fuller's family
The Voyage to the New World
Signing the Mayflower Compact 1620, a painting by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris 1899
In 1651 William Bradford wrote a list of the Mayflower passengers which included "Edward Fuller, and his wife, and Samuell, their son."[5]
The Mayflower left Plymouth, England on 16 September 1620. There were 102 passengers and 30–40 crew. On 21 November 1620, the Mayflower spotted land. The Mayflower was headed for Virginia Colony, but the ship was damaged and they were forced to land at Cape Cod now called Provincetown Harbor. The wrote the Mayflower Compact which was a list of rules on how they would live and treat each other. Fuller signed that document.[6][7]
In Plymouth Colony
Bradford kept a written record of the new settlement at Plymouth. He wrote that: "Edward Fuller and his wife died soon after they came ashore. Their son Samuel is living and married, and has four children or more."[8] After the death of his parents, Samuel, then about age twelve, was taken into the household of his uncle, Samuel Fuller.[1]:145
The date of death for Fuller and his wife are unknown. It was during the winter of 16/20 and 16/21. They were buried in the Coles Hill Burial Ground in Plymouth. They are remembered on the Memorial as "Edward Fuller and his wife."[9]
Fuller's family
Edward had two sons: Matthew and Samuel. Samuel went to live with his uncle and became a doctor. Matthew came over to Plymouth Colony sometime after his parents.[1]:145[3][4][10]
↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Johnson, Caleb H. (2006). The Mayflower and her pasengers. Indiana: Xlibris Corp.
↑ Eugene Aubrey Stratton, Plymouth Colony: Its History and People, 1620-1691, (Salt Lake City: Ancestry Publishing, 1986), p. 295
↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 A genealogical profile of Edward Fuller, (a collaboration of Plimoth Plantation and New England Historic Genealogical Society accessed 2013) Archived 2011-11-02 at the Wayback Machine
↑ 4.0 4.1 Robert Charles Anderson, Pilgrim Village Family Sketch: Edward Fuller (a collaboration between American Ancestors and New England Historic Genealogical Society) Archived 2012-11-13 at the Wayback Machine
↑ Eugene Aubrey Stratton, Plymouth Colony: Its History and People, 1620-1691, (Salt Lake City: Ancestry Publishing, 1986), pp. 20, 413
↑ George Ernest Bowman, The Mayflower Compact and its signers (Boston: Massachusetts Society of Mayflower Descendants, 1920). Photocopies of the 1622, 1646 and 1669 versions of the document pp. 7-19.
↑ Memorial of Edward Fuller
↑ Eugene Aubrey Stratton, Plymouth Colony: Its History and People, 1620-1691, (Salt Lake City: Ancestry Publishing, 1986), pp. 416, 424
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Bell System 900 Series 10 Way Audio Door Entry System inc Lock Release 910 BNIB. The 900 Series door entry systems are recognised for their high quality and competitive pricing and are widely accepted as the industry standard. Each system provides all of the components necessary to install a complete audio door entry system; including a surface lock release as standard. These systems are available from a one way (model 901) up to any size. The SPA panels supplied in the 900 kits are a popular choice due to their high durability, resistance to corrosion and low cost.
With its wide handset the model 801 is especially recommended for the elderly. It incorporates a'lock release' push-button discreetly positioned on the base, and under the handset, to prevent inadvertent use.
The Electronic Ringing Tone has a useful safety feature wherein the tone is reduced when the handset is'off the hook'. Model 801 telephone, one for each station. Model SPA front door panel. Model 61 speech unit (model 51above 10 ways). Model 203 surface lock release. Model 212 12VAC PSU (model 225 above 10 stations). Full wiring and installation instructions. Remotes, leads, batteries, etc unless an exception has already been agreed prior. All items come with a minimum 1 year Manufacturers guarantee (this does not cover pre-owned items) which covers parts and labour for repair purposes. Some items are not covered under this guarantee are user replaceable items that are subject to wear and tear. These include mixer cross faders, line faders and styli (cartridge needles) lamps which cannot be guaranteed (faulty on arrival does not apply to the "not covered" rule). It is your responsibility to return the item to us. When we have received the item back it will be checked to confirm the fault. Consumables are replaceable items such as lamps, batteries, Speaker Drivers, horns, tweeters, and such wear out products. Anyuthing older than 28 days It will be your responsibility to return the item(s) to us. 3-4 weeks replacements or funds will be looked at.
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Vanilla Air (a low-fare subsidiary of Nippon Airlines) has just challenged United for the title of Worst Airline Provider. Vanilla air initially explained to Mr. Hideto Kijima, who uses a wheelchair, that he couldn't board their plane on the island of Amami, because they lacked a way to raise his wheelchair. They explained that other passengers and airline personnel were not permitted to help him up the steps, because there was a risk of an accident. Mr. Kijima, who needed to get on the flight to continue his trip and get back to mainland Japan, proceeded to scoot from his chair and crawl up the steps. He is paralyzed from the waist down, so he pulled himself up, step by step using his arms while the airline personnel worked to keep passengers from assisting him, as per regulations.
Once Mr. Kijima got to the top of the stairs, the attendants helped him into a wheelchair and moved him to his seat.
The airline has since apologized for the incident and Mr. Kijima's inconvenience.
And NO, not allowing disabled passengers to fly is NOT the solution to this situation!
The airline is just lucky that no one took a picture with their cell phone — it would be a worldwide sensation.
As organizations become more automated and their processes are used in more different situations around the world, they need to build in flexibility. Employees need to be empowered to take intelligent actions when special situations call for it. This is one very good example of why total automation will not be a good thing — organizations need people to assure that the customer interface stays flexible and humane.


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iPhone '5s' getting ready for an early launch?
November 15, 2012 by TomBoyNI
iPhone 5s on route?
The internet rumour mill is now rife with chatter that the 'iPhone 5s' is getting ready for release! The iPhone 5 is still like gold dust in many stores, so is it likely that an 5s will be in development and ready for testing so soon?
After the 'new iPad', and then the 'iPad with Retina Display' I think it is more than possible in fact I'd go as far as saying likely!
This extract pulled from the web pretty much says it all…
Apple will launch its iPhone 5S smartphone early next year, according to a report.
It is thought that trial production of the iPhone 5S could happen as early as next month (December 2012), according to Digitimes. Volume is likely to be between 50,000 and 100,000 with a possible release during early 2013.
"Facing low yield rates in the production of iPhone 5, Apple has accelerated the certification processes for related parts and components for the iPhone 5S" said Digitimes.
Full blown production of the iPhone 5S is expected in the first quarter of next year. We would be surprised if Apple launched the next generation iPhone so soon after launching the iPhone 5. Announcing the iPhone 5S in June or later would seem more likely.
Apple will also release a new version of the iPad a few months after the iPhone 5S, "since the display resolution of its latest version of iPad has come out lower than expected" said Digitimes suggesting an iPad mini 2.
Personally I think the rumours will begin to go full speed ahead in the new year, with leaked photos and the usual lost phone appearing, with a early Summer / late Spring release. This will enable the iPad Mini to stay around the October / November time, cementing its position as the must have Christmas gadget for at least another few years.
It also breaks things up a little bit more, giving the Apple faithful a little more time to stock their pockets with cash so they can buy the phone in June / July and be ready for the iPad facelifts a few months later, to be fair it is a bit much expecting the normal working man to be able to find £529 minimum for a phone, £399 minimum for an iPad, and £269 minimum for an iPad mini all in about 80 days!
One last thought just to mix things up a little, could the iPad mini get an 's' facelift even earlier, like many a once off, prior to the holiday season facelift, in order to bring out a retina display. The world wants it and it will be coming, the only real question is how quickly?
Time will tell!
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CityLink will be featured in a video during all of the Peoria Chiefs home games for the 2019 season! As the long-time sponsor of the Chiefs' mascot, Homer, CityLink was invited to participate in the video, which features Homer playing catch at Dozer Park, and the ball ends up getting thrown over the fence. Thankfully, Homer is able to catch a CityLink bus and pick up the ball down at the Transit Center! Thank you to bus operator, Bruce DePinto, for driving the bus and providing Homer with a safe and comfortable ride that day!
Homer catches a ride on a CityLink bus!
Not only was Homer happy a CityLink bus was conveniently available to help him catch up to the ball, he felt safe while riding the bus!
Another fun part of that day was including a Manual Academy student, Tyronda Wilson, who was job shadowing CityLink Director of Marketing Emily Watson. Tyronda is a part of the local non-profit organization called Girls Light Our Way.
Emily Watson from CityLink with Homer and Manual Academy student Tyronda Wilson during the video shoot.


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Q: Showing jsf panels without visual effect of nested components I am creating a website with the following template.
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In the header, I have a drop down menu.  When an option is selected from the drop down menu, the left menu component updates, using Ajax, to show two panels with checkbox items.  See screen shot in the link below.
http://imgur.com/Cdkcgk0
When you select one, none, or many of the items and click submit, the content component of the layout updates with a message.
My website works functionally: the layout is fine, drop down menu works, content updates, etc.  My question is how to get rid of the visually unappealing effect of the nested panels in the left menu component of the layout.  If you look closely at the image, you can see the outline of the layout unit with id="west" (outermost), panel with id="leftMenu" (middle) and panels with id="leftMenuA" and "leftMenuB" (innermost). Refer to the code block below for id's.
    <p:layoutUnit id="west" position="west" size="250" resizable="true" closable="true" collapsible="true">
        <p:panel id="leftMenu">
            <p:panel id="leftMenu1A" rendered="#{leftMenuBean.leftMenu1}" header="North" toggleable="true" closable="true" toggleSpeed="500" closeSpeed="500" widgetVar="panelA">
                <p:selectManyCheckbox value="#{leftMenu1Bean.selectedServersA}" layout="pageDirection">
                        <f:selectItems value="#{leftMenu1Bean.serversA}" />
                </p:selectManyCheckbox>
            </p:panel>

            <p:panel id="leftMenu1B" rendered="#{leftMenuBean.leftMenu1}" header="East" toggleable="true" closable="true" toggleSpeed="500" closeSpeed="500" widgetVar="panelB">
                <p:selectManyCheckbox value="#{leftMenu1Bean.selectedServersB}" layout="pageDirection">
                    <f:selectItems value="#{leftMenu1Bean.serversB}" />
                </p:selectManyCheckbox>
            </p:panel>

            <p:separator />

            <p:commandButton value="Submit" update="content" rendered="#{leftMenuBean.leftMenu1}" action="#{leftMenu1Bean.getOtherInfo}" />
        </p:panel>
    </p:layoutUnit>

I want my page to look like this: http://imgur.com/WVNy27G
Notice how in the left menu component of the layout, only the outline of the layout unit with id="west" is visible.
I appreciate any suggestions you may have to offer.  Thank you so much!

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Remodeling is the most sought after solution that home owners seek to improve or enhance how their home look and feel. But for those whose budgets are bit tight, remodeling projects may not possible instantly. The best option for this is to go for less expensive accents that can give you a fresher, brighter feel in your home.
Apart from rearranging your furniture, you can also check out your windows and consider getting something sunny or posh curtains that will suit your home's overall theme. It doesn't necessary have to expensive, but there are a lot of curtain style that you can use such as the roman blinds, the French café window curtain and others.
Flowers and plants are beautiful on their own and they can always brighten any day when placed in strategic spots around the house. Putting some fresh flowers in your living room can radiate a sunny and carefree vibe especially if you are expecting some guests. Anytime you feel bored and dull with your current home's state yet you know you can't have any remodeling projects yet, think of simple accents that you can use and you'll soon feel better than ever.
Great tips! I'd also like to add that de-cluttering and re-organzing can also be a way to freshen up a space. Buying decorative baskets and boxes is another inexpensive way to make storage, pretty.
Great tips as always! I've started to play with wall decals recently and I find that they're a cheaper alternative for embellishing walls than wallpaper. And they are reusable!!!
In always trying to rearrange or update one at a time, or even add some home Pinterest projects to keep my house feeling new and updated without the cost of remodeling!
Thanks for the post --- these are some really helpful tips on adding cost-effective items to your home. Mine apartment really needs some --- will definitely try out some flowers.


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There is a big role artificial intelligence can play in helping to shape the future of web-driven consumer healthcare and that future is happening now.
The ubiquity of artificial intelligence is indisputable. Manifestations of machine learning, deep learning and neural network algorithms are deployed in almost every vertical industry, from equipment asset monitoring to real-time financial services analysis.
Nonetheless, the future of these technologies likely depends on their consumerization in the form of mainstream adoption by the general public. It's what artificial intelligence can—and is—doing in the personal, as opposed to professional, lives of users which represents its most exciting developments today. This very much holds true for healthcare.
Already, entities such as Uber, Google, and Tesla are manipulating autonomous vehicles in various parts of the country, as passengers rely on these vehicles for their daily transportation needs. In healthcare, sophisticated remote patient monitoring systems can anticipate and prevent undesirable patient outcomes while achieving long term goals. Most desktop computers and a growing number of mobile devices are equipped with artificial intelligence virtual assistants readily predicting future actions to increase user efficiency and productivity.
These developments herald what is effectively the latest frontier for these cognitive capabilities: the consumerization of artificial intelligence and its burgeoning influence on daily life.
The predictive nature of artificial intelligence is rife for a host of use cases in healthcare, particularly those involving chronic diseases. For instance, the multitude of conditions encompassing cardiovascular disease makes it one of the most fatal ailments in the world. It is currently responsible for over 17.3 million deaths each year, a figure projected to exceed 23.6 million in 2030 according to the American Heart Association.
Traditionally, cardiologists leveraged Holter monitors as a means of recording the cardiac activity of patients for 48 hours, before analyzing it via generated reports. A Holter monitor is a battery-operated portable device that measures and tape records the heart's activity continuously for 24 to 48 hours or longer depending on the type of monitoring used, according to Heart.org. Contemporary real-time data monitoring techniques for remote patient monitoring can instantly relay cardiac activity to physicians as it occurs, superseding the former method in efficiency and productivity.
Artificial intelligence technologies can profoundly impact real-time monitoring, as their predictive capabilities can anticipate cardiac events in time to prevent them. This is extremely important for enabling patients to take the requisite action to mitigate cardiac failure. The focus on such preventative care also translates into cost reductions for healthcare services in general, since costly procedures for adverse outcomes are equally reduced. Moreover, the pairing of artificial intelligence with remote patient monitoring empowers patients to assert greater control over their care management via devices that allow them to actively monitor their particular health conditions.
As individuals use remote patient monitoring applications, artificial intelligence will enable such technologies to learn and adapt based on individual user behavior. This personalization would lead to care suggestions tailored to individuals as opposed to those engendered by generalized algorithms. The effect is analogous to a virtual care team learning and adapting its recommendations based on the underlying data generated by an individual's personalized remote patient monitoring applications. This scenario will become the future of healthcare: medicine and care management will become personalized to maximize prevention and outcome improvement.
This vision is shared among many in the healthcare space who are working actively to achieve this goal. The reinforcement of healthcare objectives via wearables technology has resulted in the production of Food and Drug Administration sanctioned and medically verifiable remote performance monitoring devices, which can substantially increase patient outcome effectiveness with the induction of artificial intelligence. For example, deep learning can impact such wearables focused on specific conditions like remote cardiac monitoring at an individual level by indicating how to personalize algorithms according to one's particular biometric and patient data.
The incorporation of machine learning can assist in the interpretations of the analysis of the unstructured data delivered from these medical-grade wearable devices. The initial analysis is typically provided by mathematical algorithms trained to detect anomalies in this data. Machine learning, combined with artificial intelligence, would then seek to perform an interpretation of such a report, just as a physician would, in order to save physician time. Such capabilities effectively reduce physician time, enabling them to focus on the most critical patients and streamline the care process.
No doubt, deep learning and machine learning are notable as a tangible demonstration of artificial intelligence ability to improve costly chronic healthcare management and a means of implementation through mobile technology based wearables. This idea is central to the mainstream adoption of artificial intelligence, particularly when one considers the abundance of digital assistants in contemporary smartphones and the obvious mobile implications of autonomous vehicles. By aligning itself with the broadening mobile capacities of contemporary society, artificial intelligence can become as influential, and mainstream, as mobile itself.


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Some areas saw between 12 and 30 inches of snow over the weekend and even more snow is expected in the region Tuesday night.
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People in New England are bracing for extreme winter weather as a powerful snow system moves north. The region is expected to get around a foot of snow by tonight.
This is a look at what New Yorkers dealt with yesterday.
More than a foot of snow dropped in parts of Manhattan and as much as 30 inches fell in northern New Jersey. This might give you a better understanding of how fast the snow was falling.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said it was hard for snow plows to keep up yesterday.
"Snowplows could not keep up with 2 inches per hour, which means even you deploy all the plows in frequency, you can't keep the roads clear at 2 inches per hour so it's the rate of snowfall," Cuomo said. "It's the total accumulation which is problematic in this case. Twelve, 14 inches is a lot of snow."
The heavy snowfall also disrupted vaccine rollout for a number of states in the Northeast. In New York, appointments were canceled for two days.
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More cancellations are expected in coming days as Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas deal with freezing temperatures and wintry precipitation.
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Dangerous snowy conditions on California's Mount Baldy have led to a pause in ground search operations for Julian Sands.
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Timmy Jernigan is a hard one to work out
September 10th, 2013 | Written by Rob Staton
Last year was a good year for defensive tackles in round one.
Sheldon Richardson (#13 overall) is a future star. When the Jets inevitably move on from Rex Ryan next year and switch to the 4-3, he'll be dynamic as hell.
Star Lotulelei (#14 overall) had to be checked for suspected heart problems at the combine. Although he was cleared, there's a chance the stigma carried him into the teens in April. We witnessed on Sunday how disruptive he can be. What a steal for the Panthers.
Sharrif Floyd (#23 overall) was a trendy pick to go in the top five. Short arms plus a lack of pure production and nasty streak led to a fall. Yet he had enough athletic upside to warrant a pick in the 20's.
Two other pass rushing interior lineman followed quickly — Sly Williams and Kawann Short. You don't get many drafts with five defensive tackles going in the top-45.
And we almost certainly won't see it in 2014.
It's early, but already it's looking like an miserly group of defensive tackles next year.
Louis Nix is a stud at Notre Dame and could be a top ten pick at the all important nose tackle position. After that, the options aren't great. Some people like Will Sutton at Arizona State but I'm not a big fan. I've not seen enough of LSU's Anthony Johnson to judge but watching the Tigers last year, nobody looked as good as 2012 first rounder Michael Brockers.
Florida State's Timmy Jernigan is the only other player currently on the radar until others emerge. And Jernigan is one of the more frustrating players you'll see this year.
(EDIT — ironically, after writing this piece, I watched tape of one of the best DT performances I've seen in a long time… from a name not listed here. More tomorrow).
At 6-2 and 294lbs he looks the part. He's clearly an athlete. He flashes the occasional pass rush move that makes you sit up and take notice. Yet his overall effort just seems lethargic. He's not a relentless, beastly tackle like Sheldon Richardson. He lacks the unique physical qualities of Star Lotulelei. He doesn't have the production of a Kawann Short.
Jernigan's a player who shows you a bit of leg then runs a mile when you offer to buy a drink.
We've seen it before with FSU linemen. It's hard to explain why. In recent years we've seen a handful of players who flatter to deceive.
It's only four years ago that Carolina gifted San Francisco a first round pick to get back into round two to select Everette Brown. In a 23-sack career with the Seminoles, Brown looked the part as an exciting edge rusher. He used to split out wide and rush from all angles. He did a great job, winning on athleticism rather than effort or technique.
At one point he was considered a possible top-15 pick. At the combine he measured just under 6-2 instead of Florida State's listed 6-4, and the doubters grew. He ran a 4.65 at 256lbs.
The Panthers were looking for a long term replacement for Julius Peppers, who was demanding a trade and seemed destined to leave when his contract expired. Carolina bought what Everette Brown was selling and made a deal.
In return the Niners got Mike Iupati and went on to build the best offensive line in football.
Jernigan kind of reminds me of Brown. They both flirt with brilliance. The athletic potential is there. But the little things that make a complete player are lacking.
Brown's athletic qualities didn't stand out as much in the NFL. His technique was poor, he took such wide angles in college that he rarely had to engage a tackle or beat him with hand placement. Where was the relentless motor? He had just two years in Carolina before bouncing around the league. He recently had a camp with Philadelphia, but was released on cut-day.
I'm not saying Jernigan will have a similar career, but every time I see him I notice similar traits. Quality athletic potential, but a lack of technique, motor and consistency.
His play is largely unimpressive. He gets pushed around, he doesn't show a nasty streak. He's not consistently causing problems for an offensive line. One thing the Seahawks will look for in a tackle is the ability to push the blocker into the pocket, even if they don't shoot a hole themselves. Jernigan doesn't do that. He's really powderpuff at times.
I almost switched off the video above after a few minutes. It was the same old Timmy Jernigan display.
Then at 4:26 he makes a play. He gets away from the center and stops the running back down for a loss.
I keep watching.
At 5:10 he gets off a block and sees a route to the quarterback. He turns on the jets big time and flies into the QB. It's the kind of pursuit you don't often see from a guy that size. Big sack. Impressive play.
And you want to start believing again.
Jernigan has the athletic potential to be very effective. If he can find an edge — a nasty streak — and just be a complete pain in the ass when he's not flashing genuine athletic quality, then he has a shot.
However, at the moment he coasts along games waiting for his chance. And that's not good enough. Until this improves, I just can't get excited about seeing him in Seattle. But the potential is there. Which is why he's a difficult guy to project.
29 Responses to "Timmy Jernigan is a hard one to work out"
Rob Staton says:
Immediately after writing this piece, I found a defensive tackle I really like. Go figure..
Who is the DT? And what are your thoughts on Ra'shede Hageman? Love his athleticism and dimensions. Huge upside.
I see the upside but the tape I saw last year was a bit hit and miss.
Attyla the Hawk says:
Hageman looks great on the hoof. He looks like a man amongst boys.
But when I watch him on tape, it's quickly apparent that he is lacking. He has really good quickness and get off, but almost always concedes that advantage on contact. Last year's tape, it looked like he really struggled with leverage. He looks like he's improved that this year, but the results are pretty much the same.
I have to say, I'm not a huge Hageman fan. He just doesn't play like you'd expect … particularly failing on contact. And it's not like he's getting double teamed or combo blocked regularly. He doesn't win one on one matchups with any regularity either. You won't see him hurrying the plays with regularity either.
Statistically, he's a beast. You look at him line up and he looks great. But he doesn't put linemen under stress during the play. You'd like to see him at least beginning to separate from linemen as the play develops. But really, it looks like if the rush is left to him, that QB is going to have a solid 5+ seconds to survey the field on most plays — without having to commit 2 blockers at that.
Still he bears watching. But I felt he needed to improve significantly from last year. I'm not seeing that yet. He's a potential prospect at this point and IMO not worthy of a round one pick. That's not to say he won't go in round 1. And it's not a condemnation that he couldn't develop once in the pros. But his work as it stands now is still incomplete and not first round quality.
Hay stacker509 says:
Rob if you can get access to some WSU tape I'd like your opinion on
Ioane Gauta. He's a smaller NT at 6'3 285 lbs. I know my cougs suck but he really has been a star for our Dline for the last 3 years.
I'll check him out.
Ben Harbaugh says:
Ra'shede Hageman? I'll save my judgement but he's my guess for this mystery DT.
It's not Hageman.
Hey Rob, I enjoy your insights. I have to ask why you're not a fan of Will Sutton. I like the guy, but I appreciate contrary opinions to help keep me grounded. I did just realize he's listed at under 6′, that could be a downer I guess.
Size is one of the issues. I just think he's a bit of a feast or famine player. Flashes of real pass rushing quality, usually in bunches, that impact games at ASU. Then a lot of tape where he's getting pushed around and looking ineffective against the run. I think he's best used as a specialist. I wouldn't want him running early downs too often.
Odd tape to say the least.
Deandre Coleman? Cauran Reid?
Part of me is not excited, because it's about now that you highlight a player then they start skyrocketing into the top ten draft picks 🙂
Rob, a WR question, assuming Sidney Rice is not with the Seahawks next year, could you explain to me briefly why Jordan Matthews is a "good prospect, but not for the hawks," that's the vibe I was getting on this site a few days back and after watching a ton of tape I think the 2013 version of Matthews would fit in great here…..as would watkins and coleman
I would think it's because he doesn't really demonstrate a good possession skill set. He doesn't win the 50-50 ball, and I think that's a real requirement for seahawks receivers. I've said this last year, and I think this year has even confirmed that suspicion. The WRs that Pete keeps on the rosters are real ball fighters. Baldwin, Williams, Kearse …. they all have outstanding ball skills. Tate and Rice are the same exact way. The guys that don't make this roster are guys that don't fight for the ball as well.
Matthews doesn't show that ability consistently to adjust and get the ball whether he's covered or not. And I think that'll doom his seahawk's grade. Has good size. But size, if it doesn't translate to winning the 50-50 ball, is kind of worthless.
It'll bear watching for 2013. If he improves that ability I'd say he'd make the grade. He needs to be good at that to make the board.
Attyla or Rob,
Thoughts on Kasen Williams? mind you I am not a husky homer in the slightest, but he has the "Chris harper size," but can actually run routes.
Saw some sloppy body catches but other times appears to fight to high point the ball in traffic, plus I don't know his background but he has a bit of Lynch power to his game after the catch.
I see it much the same way. Although I wouldn't compare him that closely to Harper. Williams shows a good deal more slipperiness. His route running is much better than Harper's was. He also looks a great deal quicker.
He has a nice aptitude for getting yardage after the catch with a combination of good power and wise angles. On well thrown balls, he shows a good ability to take contact and continue onwards. Even breaking free completely.
I see him as a better prospect than Harper. Route running, ability to make YAC and speed. His straight line may not be much better than Harper's was. But on the field and on tape he looks smoother and more explosive.
You hit the nail on the head though. He's not consistent in his ball skills. That's not atypical of a prospect of his size and youth. It's also very difficult to divorce the quality of QB play in this regard. He's very much in the Coleman, Evans and Moncrief camps as they all suffer from inaccurate QBs as well. Price, at least last season, looked like a wreck. His timing was tardy almost all year. And you can definitely see how that affects Williams as he often times is caught looking for contact instead of cleanly securing the pass first. It's like his internal clock for how long he should be open is expiring before the pass gets to him — and he's right in so many instances.
Kasen is quite often having to fight for balls. At least he'll have plenty of opportunities to improve. He seems to be able to create separation even if the passes aren't arriving when that happens.
This looks like a really deep class of WRs this year. I'm not sure he'll be wise to declare. He's probably a fringe day 2 but more likely a day 3 selection at this point. However that can change rapidly with simple maturation on his part or competent QB play on Price's.
All will be revealed later today 🙂 It's neither Coleman or Reid.
The thing with Matthews is he's an all-rounder. Decent but not elite speed. Consistent, decent route runner. A reliable target. Not a big guy. The kind that every quarterback needs. For me, Seattle already has players like that in Doug Baldwin and Percy Harvin is a more explosive version. Tate and Kearse are kind of in that category too. The Seahawks, IMO, need something a bit different — a big target. A guy who can act as a possession receiver and red zone threat. In the Pro Bowl this year, it was tough to watch Russell throwing to Vincent Jackson and Larry Fitzgerald and having so much success. The Seahawks really don't have a big target who wins jump balls and creates problems in the red zone. Stephen Williams is yet to prove he's that guy long term.
For me Matthews is ideal for a guy like Andrew Luck. He's going to lose Reggie Wayne eventually. I like T.Y Hilton but their #2 guy is Darius Heyward-Bey. Luck needs a long term reliable go-to guy and Matthews ticks all the boxes.
Fair points to both of you. Hadn't factored the average-ishness of his skills.
I think Pete Carroll wants to have a guy who fits the mold of Brandon Marshall (remember PC/JS were after him a couple years ago). I don't know if Brandon Coleman fits that mold exactly, or if he has the potential to be nearly as talented as Brandon Marshall, but at times it seems like it. So I'd certainly be excited if the Hawks got Coleman and he was able to develop into that guy that no matter how good a defense is, Coleman is going to go get that ball and shut the defense down.
I'm guessing DaQuan Jones.
Nope 🙂
Ahh come on Rob. You can't leave us with a hanger like that! Hopefully this secret DT falls in the draft.
Article up with the next couple of hours.
Here's some breaking news. 'Hawks sign TE Kellen Davis.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/09/11/seahawks-sign-kellen-davis/
Help me out here guys. What kind of TE is this? Athletically he's a freak of nature, no surprise there. But the book on him is that he drops a lot of balls. He also could be the reincarnation of Evan Moore.
The other part of the book on him says that he is a great blocker. He certainly has the size, too. My guess is that he'll come in for mop-up work on running downs, but not much else. Pete Carroll probably just wants to narrow the focus of Luke Willson to route running and pass catching for now.
Thoughts on this.
I'm guessing Mike Person gets the axe due to this move, also.
Hearing it's Allen Bradford
CHawk Talker Eric says:
I can't believe they'd keep Person over Bradford, but it looks like they did.
That. Is. Bonkers.
Allen Bradford stuck out more than any on-the-bubble player during preseason. I don't know why they would make such a move; possibly there is something we don't know about him health-wise.
He's one of those players you doubt can clear waivers. But that's what we said about Michael Brooks. Hopefully they can get him on the practice squad again.
Speaking of Brooks, looks like they released him (and Jared Smith) and resigned Powell and Seymour to the PS.
Kenny Sloth says:
Is it Aaron Donald from Pitt?
Dammit, Rob. I'm sick of DTs hahaha
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Associated PressStudies show that people get more interested in the men's NCAA basketball tournament if they are gambling on it. Otherwise, people need stories, such as the one about Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, left, cheering on Cinderella Loyola-Chicago coach Porter Moser in last year's tournament.
The NCAA men's basketball tourney starting this week will inspire 47 million Americans to wager $8.5 billion, Bill Miller, president and CEO of the American Gaming Association, proclaims during a Monday conference call with the media.
More money will change hands during a few weeks of the tournament than the total value of goods produced and services provided in the nation of Haiti during an entire year. Nearly twice as many people bet on the tournament known as March Madness as they do on the Super Bowl.
"Americans like to bet on sports, and Americans do bet on sports," Miller says, adding that a survey shows only 4.1 million of those gamblers place bets legally with casino sportsbooks in Nevada or the seven states (Delaware, New Jersey, Mississippi, West Virginia, New Mexico, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island) that legalized sports betting since last year's U.S. Supreme Court ruling that makes it possible.
Anyone in Illinois or those other states without legal sports booking who plunks down 5 bucks and fills out a bracket predicting the outcomes for all 68 teams in an office pool or with friends is breaking the law, although arrests are practically nonexistent.
"Most people don't even know the activity they are participating in is illegal," Miller says. The American Gaming Association, the gambling trade group representing casinos, pushes the idea of making gambling on sports, including contests with amateur college athletes, legal in all states. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has touted the idea as a way to help raise funds in Illinois, and bills to make that happen are brewing.
"Unlike any other sporting event in the country, March Madness attracts millions who fill out brackets, make casual bets with friends or wager at a legal sportsbook, which Americans can now do more than ever before," Miller says.
I first became emotionally invested in the March Madness tournament as a kid in 1969. Having played out a simulation of the final game on my driveway hoop a hundred times, I was confident my Purdue Boilermakers and superstar shooter Rick Mount were going to vanquish a UCLA team led by center Lew Alcinder. UCLA won 92-72, Alcinder went on to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Mount went on to open a hunting and fishing store in his hometown of Lebanon, Indiana, and I learned that those of us who follow our hearts instead of our heads aren't going to do well picking winners in NCAA tournaments.
That didn't stop me from picking an all-Hoosier Final Four whenever possible, selecting from teams such as Indiana, Purdue, Butler, Notre Dame, Indiana State and Valparaiso. That gave me a few champions (thanks, IU) in the 1980s, and some stunning upsets (thanks, Butler and Valpo), but never a complete bracket that finished in the money. When The New York Times first gave readers a chance to fill out a bracket online, my picks after Day One had me among the top 25 people in the nation. By Day Two, I had fallen out of the top 1,500.
I haven't even bothered to fill out a bracket in recent years, which makes me a winner (or at least a non-loser).
People want to bet on March Madness, and they do it illegally if they don't have a legal option, Miller says.
Even if Illinois legalizes sports betting through the proper channels, people might still participate in illegal office pools because it's more fun losing money to a co-worker than to a giant gambling institution. Miller adds that the casino industry spends $300 million on "responsible gaming" programs to recognize and help people for whom gambling is a problem.
My problem with gambling today is that I did enter a free online bracket pool and my simulation has Purdue, the only team from Indiana, winning the championship game 92-72 over Michigan State.


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LAPD Detective Harry Bosch crosses paths with FBI profiler Terry McCaleb while investigating the murder of a Hollywood actress.
Harry Bosch is up to his neck in a case that has transfixed all of celebrity-mad Los Angeles: a movie director is charged with murdering an actress during sex, and then staging her death to make it look like a suicide. Bosch is both the arresting officer and the star witness in a trial that has brought the Hollywood media pack out in full-throated frenzy.
Meanwhile, Terry McCaleb is enjoying an idyllic retirement on Catalina Island when a visit from an old colleague brings his former world rushing back. It's a murder,
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Meanwhile, Terry McCaleb is enjoying an idyllic retirement on Catalina Island when a visit from an old colleague brings his former world rushing back. It's a murder, the unreadable kind of murder he specialized in solving back in his FBI days. The investigation has stalled, and the sheriff's office is asking McCaleb to take a quick look at the murder book to see if he turns up something they've missed.
McCaleb's first reading of the crime scene leads him to look for a methodical killer with a taste for rituals and revenge. As his quick look accelerates into a full-sprint investigation, the two crimes -- his murdered loner and Bosch's movie director -- begin to overlap strangely. With one unsettling revelation after another, they merge, becoming one impossible, terrifying case, involving almost inconceivable calculation. McCaleb believes he has unmasked the most frightening killer ever to cross his sights. But his investigation tangles with Bosch's lines, and the two men find themselves at odds in the most dangerous investigation of their lives.
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There can be no democracy without questions, without an intelligent distrust in leadership. The onus in a democracy is not on those who ask questions but on the person giving replies.
Over the past weeks, Adrian Delia sought to answer the questions that people within and outside the Nationalist Party put to him.
I would like to think he regained the trust of those who were stubborn but not blind, to use Hook's words. Time will tell. For trust, of course, is something that needs to be nurtured through constant open dialogue. If the past weeks are the blueprint for the future, then I hope to see the PN unifying and becoming a more cohesive force. We need this cohesion to fight the battles that really matter. The first battle is the one to regain popular trust.
The level of scepticism and cynicism towards politicians is growing. It is spreading particularly among discerning voters who are seeing dangerous patterns emerging.
We live in an editor-less world where fake and real news sit side by side with equal prominence. We live in a world where political charisma is more effective in garnishing votes than political values. We live in a world where hatred is, sadly, again becoming acceptable as a political creed. We live in a world that seems to have given up on the future, a world which is increasingly becoming more and more concerned with the here and now.
The PN I grew up in, worked for and campaigned for in my younger years always stood up for what is right. It championed the values of democracy, of liberty, of justice and social equality. Those values are still at the heart of the PN and are still as, if not more, relevant in today's reality.
Make no mistake, our democracy is under threat with all State institutions hijacked by the party in government.
Our justice system is failing us when it allows clear cases of corruption and money laundering to go unpunished. Social equality has become irrelevant in a society where the dividing line between the haves and the have-nots is growing bolder.
There is a large segment of the population that is prepared to ignore these signs, who are comfortable to look away, possibly because they are happy with how the economy is performing. But more and more people are realising that the situation in Malta is untenable.
Over the past few days, we have seen a number of reports by reputable international organisations and publications dealing with this situation. Transparency International published its Corruption Index. Malta fell to the lowest position ever registered.
We are way below the European Union and Western world average performance.
Malta, sadly to say, is one of the five countries singled out as decliners.
A couple of days before this report was published, Expat Insider said Malta is the biggest loser in its quality of life index.
For those of you not familiar with this publication, it is the most influential publication among expat communities. It reports on the issues that impact the quality of life of those who work outside their home country.
The Economist, also in the same week, carried an article in which it reported that Cyprus and Malta have earned a reputation of financial sleaze.
The Labour government was quick to blame these stories on the Opposition.
The government would prefer if we looked the other way while it carried on doing its dirty business. That will not happen. That must not happen. The PN will continue its fight against the institutionalised corruption that has permeated into all levels of governance. We believe that corruption is legally, ethically, morally and socially wrong. It is a plague that will eventually stifle good, honest businesses.
Malta is sliding down the corruption index. Our country is being seen as a country that thrives rather than fights corruption. Foreigners, particularly those living and working in Malta, see corruption as endemic and present in all levels of government.
This is not the Malta we want to live in. This is not the Malta our fathers fought for.
To regain the Malta we believe in we must work together to eradicate institutionalised corruption. And by together I do not just mean the PN as a unified force. I mean us in unison with civil society, with all persons of goodwill, even if of different political beliefs or opinions for, although we may not necessarily see eye to eye on other issues, we need to stand united against this scourge now bleeding our country.
Mario de Marco is shadow finance minister.