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To: Finance
By: Senator(s) Dearing
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,500,000.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF RENOVATION, REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT TO THE DUNCAN PARK GOLF COURSE IN THE CITY OF NATCHEZ; TO ALLOW LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN SUCH GOLF COURSE PROJECT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:
SECTION 1. As used in this act, the following words shall have the meanings ascribed herein unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
(a) "Commission" means the Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.
(b) "Department" means the Department of Finance and Administration.
SECTION 2. (1) (a) A special fund, to be designated as the "2002 Duncan Park Golf Course Repair, Renovation and Improvement Fund," is created within the State Treasury. The fund shall be maintained by the State Treasurer as a separate and special fund, separate and apart from the General Fund of the state and investment earnings on amounts in the fund shall be deposited into such fund.
(b) Monies deposited into the fund shall be disbursed, in the discretion of the commission, to pay the costs of necessary repairs, renovations and improvements to the Duncan Park Golf Course in Natchez, Mississippi, as described in Section 3 of this act.
(2) Amounts deposited into such special fund shall be disbursed to pay the costs of the project described in Section 3 of this act. Promptly after the commission has certified, by resolution duly adopted, that the projects described in Section 3 of this act have been completed, abandoned or cannot be completed in a timely fashion, any amounts remaining in such special fund shall be applied to pay debt service on the bonds issued under this act, in accordance with the proceedings authorizing the issuance of such bonds and as directed by the State Bond Commission.
(3) The Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks may receive and expend any local or other source funds in connection with the expenditure of funds provided for in this section. The expenditure of monies deposited into the special fund shall be under the direction of the commission, and such funds shall be paid by the State Treasurer upon warrants issued by such commission, which warrants shall be issued upon requisitions signed by the Executive Director of the Department of Finance and Administration, or his designee.
SECTION 3. (1) Before the issuance of any of the bonds authorized under this act, the commission shall forward to the State Bond Commission its resolution declaring the necessity for the issuance of general obligation bonds as authorized by this act for the purpose of repairs, renovations and improvements to the Duncan Park Golf Course in Natchez, Mississippi. Such repairs, renovations and improvements shall include, but not be limited to, construction of a clubhouse facility, a golf cart storage facility and maintenance facilities; upgrading of the existing irrigation facilities, wells and irrigation lakes; improvements to the golf practice range; construction of and improvements to cart paths; landscaping of facilities; and construction, renovation and improvements of any other appurtenances related to the operation of such golf facilities and the purchase of all necessary furnishings and equipment.
(2) All contracts for construction performed or related to the projects authorized under this act shall be advertised, bid and accepted by the commission in accordance with the same procedure as prescribed for the advertisement and acceptance of bids for the purchase of commodities and contracts for public construction under Section 31-7-1 et seq. Contracts for professional services shall be in accordance with a fair and open procedure similar to that used by the Department of Finance and Administration.
SECTION 4. Upon receipt of a certified copy of a resolution of the commission declaring the necessity for the issuance of any part or all of the bonds authorized by this act, the State Bond Commission is authorized and empowered, at one time or from time to time, to declare the necessity for issuance of, and to sell and issue general obligation bonds of the State of Mississippi in the principal amount requested, not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of Three Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,500,000.00), for the purposes hereinabove set forth. The State Bond Commission is authorized and empowered to pay the costs that are incident to the sale, issuance and delivery of the bonds authorized under this act, from the proceeds derived from the sale of such bonds.
SECTION 5. The principal of and interest on the bonds authorized under this act shall be payable in the manner provided in this section. Such bonds shall bear such date or dates, be in such denomination or denominations, bear interest at such rate or rates (not to exceed the limit set forth in Section 8 of this act), be payable at such place or places within or without the State of Mississippi, shall mature absolutely at such time or times not to exceed twenty-five (25) years from date of issue, be redeemable before maturity at such time or times and upon such terms, with or without premium, shall bear such registration privileges, and shall be substantially in such form, all as shall be determined by resolution of the State Bond Commission.
SECTION 6. The bonds authorized by Section 4 of this act shall be signed by the Chairman of the State Bond Commission, or by his facsimile signature, and the official seal of the State Bond Commission shall be affixed thereto, attested by the Secretary of the State Bond Commission. The interest coupons, if any, to be attached to such bonds may be executed by the facsimile signatures of such officers. Whenever any such bonds shall have been signed by the officials herein designated to sign the bonds, who were in office at the time of such signing but who may have ceased to be such officers before the sale and delivery of such bonds, or who may not have been in office on the date such bonds may bear, the signatures of such officers upon such bonds and coupons shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes and have the same effect as if the person so officially signing such bonds had remained in office until the delivery of the same to the purchaser, or had been in office on the date such bonds may bear. However, notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, such bonds may be issued as provided in the Registered Bond Act of the State of Mississippi.
SECTION 7. All bonds and interest coupons issued under this act have all the qualities and incidents of negotiable instruments under the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code and in exercising the powers granted by this act, the State Bond Commission shall not be required to and need not comply with the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code. Such bonds and income therefrom shall be exempt from all taxation within the State of Mississippi.
SECTION 8. The State Bond Commission shall act as the issuing agent for the bonds authorized under this act, prescribe the form of the bonds, advertise for and accept bids, issue and sell the bonds so authorized to be sold, pay all fees and costs incurred in such issuance and sale, and do any and all other things necessary and advisable in connection with the issuance and sale of such bonds. The State Bond Commission may pay the costs that are incident to the sale, issuance and delivery of the bonds authorized under this act from the proceeds derived from the sale of the bonds. The State Bond Commission shall sell such bonds on sealed bids at public sale and for such price as it may determine to be for the best interest of the State of Mississippi, but no such sale shall be made at a price less than par plus accrued interest to date of delivery of the bonds to the purchaser. All bonds shall bear interest at such rate or rates not exceeding the limits set forth in Section 75-17-101. All interest accruing on such bonds so issued shall be payable semiannually or annually, except that the first interest payment may be for any period of not more than one (1) year.
Notice of the sale of any such bond shall be published at least one (1) time, not less than ten (10) days before the date of sale, and shall be so published in one or more newspapers having a general circulation in the City of Jackson, Mississippi, and in one or more other newspapers or financial journals with a national circulation, to be selected by the State Bond Commission.
The State Bond Commission, when issuing any bonds under the authority of this act, may provide that bonds, at the option of the State of Mississippi, may be called in for payment and redemption at the call price named therein and accrued interest on such date or dates named therein.
SECTION 9. The bonds issued under the provisions of this act are general obligations of the State of Mississippi, and for the payment thereof the full faith and credit of the State of Mississippi is hereby irrevocably pledged. If the funds appropriated by the Legislature are insufficient to pay the principal of and the interest on such bonds as they become due, then the deficiency shall be paid by the State Treasurer from any funds in the State Treasury not otherwise appropriated. All such bonds shall contain recitals on their faces substantially covering the provisions of this section.
SECTION 10. The State Treasurer is authorized to certify to the Executive Director of the Department of Finance and Administration the necessity for warrants, and the executive director is authorized and directed to issue such warrants, in such amounts as may be necessary to pay when due the principal of and interest on all bonds issued under the provisions of this act; and the State Treasurer shall forward the necessary amount to the designated place or places of payment of such bonds in ample time to discharge such bonds, or the interest thereon, on the due dates thereof.
SECTION 11. The bonds authorized under this act may be issued without any other proceedings or the happening of any other conditions or things other than those proceedings, conditions and things which are specified or required by this act. Any resolution providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds under the provisions of this act shall become effective immediately upon its adoption by the State Bond Commission, and any such resolution may be adopted at any regular or special meeting of the State Bond Commission by a majority of its members.
SECTION 12. The bonds authorized under the authority of this act may be validated in the Chancery Court of the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi, in the manner and with the force and effect provided by Chapter 13, Title 31, Mississippi Code of 1972, for the validation of county, municipal, school district and other bonds. The notice to taxpayers required by such statutes shall be published in a newspaper published or having a general circulation in the City of Jackson, Mississippi.
SECTION 13. The proceeds of the bonds authorized in this act shall be deposited in a special fund created in Section 2 of this act. The proceeds of such bonds shall be used solely for the purposes provided in this act, including the costs incident to the issuance and sale of such bonds. The costs incident to the issuance and sale of such bonds shall be disbursed by warrant upon requisition of the State Bond Commission, signed by the Governor. The expenditure of the remaining money shall be under the direction of the Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, and such funds shall be paid by the State Treasurer upon warrants issued by the Executive Director of the Department of Finance and Administration.
SECTION 14. Any holder of bonds issued under the provisions of this act or of any of the interest coupons pertaining thereto may, either at law or in equity, by suit, action, mandamus or other proceeding, protect and enforce any and all rights granted under this act, or under such resolution, and may enforce and compel performance of all duties required by this act to be performed, in order to provide for the payment of bonds and interest thereon.
SECTION 15. All bonds issued under the provisions of this act shall be legal investments for trustees and other fiduciaries, and for savings banks, trust companies and insurance companies organized under the laws of the State of Mississippi, and such bonds shall be legal securities which may be deposited with and shall be received by all public officers and bodies of this state and all municipalities and political subdivisions for the purpose of securing the deposit of public funds.
SECTION 16. The provisions of this act shall be deemed to be full and complete authority for the exercise of the powers therein granted, but this act shall not be deemed to repeal or to be in derogation of any existing law of this state.
SECTION 17. For the purpose of aiding in the planning, design, undertaking and carrying out of the project specified in Section 3 of this act, any county or municipality, or governmental subdivision thereof, is authorized to contribute funds or property to defray any expenses of the specified project; to furnish or pledge public resources to the project, including, but not limited to, buildings, facilities, equipment and employees; or to participate in the effectuation of the specified project in any manner.
SECTION 18. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2002.


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Autism Policy and Politics: A Federal Special Education Voucher?
In The Rutgers Law Record, Laura C. Hoffman has an article titled "Special Education for a Special Population: Why Federal Special Education Law Must Be Reformed for Autistic Children:"
This article attempts to examine the complicated question of how to provide special education services for children with autism in the wake of astronomically high rates of diagnosis. In Part I, this article will introduce the federal Special Education Laws affecting children with disabilities through IDEA and how this system of education presently operates. Part II analyzes a 2005 report prepared by the federal government through the GAO examining how effective IDEA has been in providing special education services to autistic children. Part III considers a popular alternative that has been created to provide children with disabilities, especially those with autism, special education outside the public system through state school voucher programs. Part IV examines the creation of a tabled federal voucher program that was previously proposed in the reauthorization of IDEA. I will argue that despite the challenges a federal special education voucher program may create, it is a worthy and necessary policy consideration. On the one hand, it would be a practical effort to bring autistic children out of a failed federal special education system that has been far from beneficial. Additionally, the program would provide greater uniformity for voucher programs that currently exist at the state level but vary significantly in their substance.


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Members of the marine conservation organization, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, have released photos of a dead sea lion that washed ashore on Hornby Island, reportedly having been shot in the head.
The discovery coincides with the roe herring fishery, currently happening in the Strait of Georgia.
Sea Shepherd personnel are concerned fishermen could be illegally culling the pinnipeds in an effort to protect their herring catch.
"[Tuesday's] washing up of a sea lion shot in the head on Hornby Island, leaves no doubt as to the abuse of pinnipeds our crew has been observing on the water," said Sea Shepherd Captain Locky Maclean in an email to Black Press.
The Georgia Strait roe herring fishery is the only remaining herring fishery and has been a contentious issue for numerous marine conservation groups, who feel such fisheries will lead to the demise of much marine life.
"For the Sea lions, the Strait of Georgia herring spawn is one of the last places they can feed. They come from far and wide to find food, who can blame them when the other herring runs are all gone?" said Maclean.
There have been calls from commercial fishermen to institute a seal/sea lion cull.


26/08/2012 · I have a timex wrist watch, both digital and analogue with ticking second hand. It's 11 years old so i got a new strap for it and opened the back plate to give it a bit of a clean.... This is only a basic guide to cleaning a basic watch movement and is intended for people who are just getting into watch repair but have good mechanic abilities.
Once the watch or clock has been presoaked the watchmaker can readily see where the repair is necessary without having to deal with hardened grease and oil oi the movements. Presoaking will also facilitate the cleaning process.... 23/02/2011 · In order to be able to post messages on the Seiko & Citizen Watch Forum – Japanese Watch Reviews, Discussion & Trading forums, you must first register.
hello i have been searching for days, driving myself nuts.,and trying different ways to clean a watch part..does anyone have a foolproof way to clean a watch movement..i been doing more watches and what i have been using isn't making the grade anymore.....i have an ultrasonic machine, a cheap one but still works...i just want to turn out a how to download music on samsung galaxy s4 When taking any movement apart, all I can say is that common sense needs to be used. With so many watch designs out there, you may notice that you need to remove the next bridge in order to get a gear out of the way in order to remove the part you are currently working on.
The hairspring is the heart of the watch; if you've seen a mechanical watch movement running, you'll appreciate that metaphor, as the hairspring "beats" back and forth at a steady rate anywhere between 18,000 and 36,000 times per hour. The precision of the watch depends largely on the tension of this hairspring, as well as its resistance to temperature changes and magnetism. Most how to clean brass plated steel The time taken to remove the oil, tarnish etc. will depend on the condition of the movement. Check after about 10 minutes. Light brushing will help loosen the grime. A convenient vessel for immersing the movement is a plastic tub with a lid. When the brass is clean and free of grease etc., remove it from the solution and rinse thoroughly in warm water.
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Preprints (earlier versions) of this paper are available at http://preprints.jmir.org/preprint/2500, first published Dec 18, 2012.
Background: Mobile phone–based interventions present a means of providing high quality health care to hard-to-reach underserved populations. Migrant farm workers (MFWs) are among the most underserved populations in the United States due to a high prevalence of chronic diseases yet limited access to health care. However, it is unknown if MFWs have access to mobile phone devices used in mobile health (mHealth) interventions, or if they are willing to use such technologies.
Objective: Determine rates of ownership of mobile devices and willingness to use mHealth strategies in MFWs.
Methods: A demonstration of mHealth devices and a survey were individually administered to 80 Hispanic MFWs to evaluate use of mobile phones and mHealth devices and willingness to use such technologies.
Results: Of the 80 participants, 81% (65/80) owned cell phones capable of sending and receiving health-related messages. Most participants (65/80, 81%) were receptive to using mHealth technology and felt it would be helpful in enhancing medication adherence, self-monitoring health conditions, and receiving quicker medication changes from their doctors (median scores ≥4 on 5-point Likert scales). Relations between age and attitudes toward using mHealth were not statistically significant.
Conclusions: Hispanic MFWs have access to mobile phones and are willing to use mHealth devices. Future work is needed to comprehensively evaluate the degree to which these devices could be used.
Approximately 2 million migrant farm workers (MFWs) perform agricultural duties in the United States annually . This group has been shown to be at increased risk for serious injury and chronic health conditions, including essential hypertension (EH) and type 2 diabetes [2-4]. Rates of uncontrolled EH are elevated in young adult MFW (33%), which is higher than the national average for Hispanics (23%) . EH is particularly problematic because its symptoms often go unnoticed until the individual experiences a cerebrovascular or cardiac event . As such, there is a clear need to improve the care of EH in this population given the high risk of complications.
A primary challenge in the treatment of chronic conditions in MFWs is identifying methods to offer timely and consistent access to care given the mobility of their occupation [2,7,8]. Repeated relocations typically spanning several states prevents this group from establishing long-term relationships with care networks, which has been associated with fragmented treatment, diminished care for chronic conditions, and poorer overall health outcomes . Similarly, MFWs must navigate new health care systems in each location, including identifying care centers and pharmacies, and overcoming substantial transportation difficulties . Most MFWs are non-English speaking (84%) , which can limit communication when interacting with primarily English-speaking providers. These issues prevent MFWs from accessing medications to manage chronic conditions, disrupt medication adherence schedules, and increase risk for more serious health outcomes. Innovative strategies to provide routine and seamless contact between patients and providers for MFWs in the treatment of EH and other chronic conditions are needed . Migrant community health centers established through the Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) system have helped improve care, but these centers are often underutilized, suggesting that alternative care models are needed .
Mobile health (mHealth) technology is a viable option to facilitate timely communication between providers and patients with the goal of providing consistent care for MFWs. Such technologies can deliver automated summary reports of health conditions to health care providers and patients in real time (eg, blood pressure and glucose), deliver interventions targeting motivation for behavior change, and promote adherence to medication regimens. Recent findings indicate that mHealth programs are capable of enhancing patient control of chronic diseases, such as EH and type 2 diabetes [12,13]. Such interventions capitalize on the ability to communicate with patients without interfering with their routines. For MFWs, such tools could prove invaluable toward adherence to recommended treatment. Additionally, such approaches could sustain partnerships with the FQHC providers across their migratory work patterns.
A necessary first step in devising a novel care model is to determine the extent that the new population is willing to adopt the strategy . Prior work with other populations has suggested that most individuals are receptive to the use of mobile phone-administered treatments for elevated blood pressure (BP) , heart failure alert , asthma , stroke recovery , multiple sclerosis , depression , and physical therapy . Findings indicated that patients were enthusiastic to use such services (yet expressed the need for technical assistance if needed), were concerned with malfunctioning equipment, and were worried about the confidentiality of their information. Most of these studies have not involved low-income minority populations. George and colleagues  examined similar issues in underserved African Americans and Latinos and found that these groups had elevated concerns about confidentiality of information, quality of care received via a mobile device, and were less trusting of the medical community. Similarly, a recent study found that low socioeconomic status was associated with a reduced willingness to use an Internet-based monitoring system for EH . These results indicate that disadvantaged groups, those who are most likely to benefit from mHealth because of reduced access, may be the most skeptical of this treatment strategy.
In MFWs, concerns regarding confidentiality of information, trust of medical care centers, and fear of poor quality of care are likely to be elevated. Given that many of these workers are undocumented, there are concerns about providing identifying and tracking information that could have adverse consequences. Many have concerns about sharing identifying information because of immigration status . For example, such concerns have limited this group from seeking emergency care in critical situations. Additionally, MFWs have limited resources; therefore, they may not have regular access to mobile devices. Thus, it remains unknown whether migrant farmers have access to mobile devices or are willing to adopt mHealth technology for management of health care-related needs, despite the potential benefits.
The current study used a formal survey developed based upon previous measures administered to patients with varying chronic diseases and our findings from interviews with MFWs and their health care providers. We aimed to determine rates of mobile phone ownership including smartphones, utilization of various phone features, and awareness of mHealth technology within a sample of MFWs at 2 worksites in rural South Carolina. The participants were then given a brief overview of how various medical devices, such as weight scales, glucometers, and BP monitors, can be enabled to send data to a smartphone and then to a secure computer via transmission across cell towers. The demonstration of a prototype mHealth system for BP control was provided and acceptability and willingness to utilize such technology was assessed. The demonstration involved a brief explanation of what information would be transmitted to their doctor (BP, blood glucose, weight) and how to use the BP monitor. Based upon the rapidly expanding ubiquity of cell phone usage across ethnic groups, it was hypothesized that MFWs would have a high rate of ownership of mobile devices (>75%). Additionally, based on the outcomes of several other studies that demonstrated a positive attitude toward mHealth technology [6,15-17,20], it was hypothesized that MFWs with EH would be more willing to use the technology than those without a diagnosis. Lastly, it was hypothesized that those who use a wider array of features on their mobile device, such as sending text messages or downloading applications, would have more positive perceptions about mHealth.
The participants in this study were 80 MFWs stationed at 1 of 2 agricultural complexes in Charleston County, South Carolina, during the 2011 and 2012 spring harvesting seasons. Participants were predominately male (70%) with a mean age of 29.76 years (SD 9.82). All participants were Hispanic and spoke fluent Spanish.
A questionnaire was designed to evaluate demographic information, EH status, and self-reported medication adherence. A series of 9 questions to assess attitudes toward mobile phone remote monitoring for chronic disease management was adapted from prior studies [6,15,23]. These items assessed willingness to use a mHealth service: (1) for EH and diabetes care in general, (2) if they were taught how to use the devices, and (3) if technical support was available. Additional questions assessed beliefs about the effectiveness of mHealth practices for EH and diabetes and concerns about confidentiality. Ratings were made for each question on a 5-point Likert scale with higher scores indicating increased willingness to use such technology. Internal consistency for the measure was excellent with alpha =.92. The tenth item queried their a priori awareness of health-related remote monitoring technology. The questionnaire was administered in an interview format in Spanish. Another native speaker was available to assist any participants who needed assistance.
The MFWs were approached in 8 groups of 6 to 12 participants in the residential location of their worksite over a 4-month period. No participants declined to participate. Participants were given a brief description and demonstration of a BP device with Bluetooth wireless technology (AND model 9025 BT) and a Motorola Droid X smartphone with an installed software application for BP signal reception and transfer to secure server. The survey was approved by the Institutional Review Board of the Medical University of South Carolina.
Seventeen (21%) farmers had EH based upon a previous BP evaluation by an on-site physician, but only 7 (41%) of these 17 patients reported having received prescriptions for this condition. Those classified as EH had higher systolic/diastolic BP (systolic mean 140.6, SD 20.2; diastolic mean 86.5, SD 13.9) than non-EH participants (systolic mean 116.1, SD 13.5; diastolic mean 73.7, SD 10.8). Self-reported medication adherence using the Morisky scale revealed that among those with EH, only 5 of 17 (29%) were completely adherent within the past week (eg, did not miss a dose).
Cell phone ownership among this sample was substantial with 81% (65/80) having access to 1 or more mobile phones. Over one-third (31/80, 39%) owned a smartphone capable of using mobile phone applications. A random subsample of 10 farmers who reported owning a smartphone were asked to show their phones so they could be verified as Internet-capable smartphones. All were verified as being smartphones with Internet connectivity. Text messaging was the most commonly used mobile phone feature of MFWs (62/80, 78%). Participants reported using their phones for email (28/80, 35%), accessing the Internet (36/80, 45%), and downloading applications (38/80, 48%). Few participants (12/80, 15%) had prior knowledge of the use of mobile phones in health care.
As shown in Table 1, most participants (65/80, 81%) reported they would likely or definitely use mHealth services if available. There was an increase in willingness if free technical support was offered (75/80, 94%). Most endorsed mHealth services as being helpful in maintaining timely linkages with their doctors (68/80, 84%) and reported having minimal or no doubts about the security of their health information on mHealth services (61/80, 76%). Security about health information was defined as the transfer of BP values, medication adherence, and other personal health information not being viewed by anyone other their health care provider team and themselves.
A series of multiple regressions were used to identify predictors and barriers toward positive perceptions of using mHealth services (Table 2). Effect sizes for each model were moderate with the multivariate coefficients of determination (R2) ranging from 0.12 to 0.28. There were no differences in willingness to use mHealth across those with EH and those without EH. There were no significant predictors of willingness to use mHealth without assistance or willingness to use mHealth with a tutorial. Accessing the Internet via a phone was associated with increased willingness to use mHealth with continued technical support (beta=0.39, P=.02). Those who had prior knowledge of mHealth were less willing to continue to use the service with continued technical support (beta=–0.27, P=.02), were more likely to believe that mHealth can improve patient-provider communication (beta=0.38, P=.03), and were less concerned about confidentiality (beta=0.39, P=.02). The negative association between age and beliefs that mHealth can improve patient-provider communication did not achieve statistical significance (beta=–0.27, P=.05). Finally, women were less concerned about confidentially through mHealth (beta=0.34, P=.006).
Table 1. Responses to self-report survey assessing attitudes toward mHealth technology in migrant farm workers (N=80).
Table 2. Predictors of attitudes toward mHealth technologies among migrant farm workers.
The current study demonstrated that MFWs have high access to mobile devices. This suggests that the mHealth infrastructure, via short message service (SMS) text messages, phone calls, or emails, exists within this population. Over one-third (39%) had an Internet-capable smartphone which is consistent with the rising national average, as well as estimates of smartphone ownership among Hispanics from a current nationally representative sample (49%) . This proportion is expected to steadily increase as such devices become more affordable and available on a growing number of flexible (month-to-month) plans. Current estimates project that virtually all cell phones in the United States will be smartphones with Internet access capability and Bluetooth-enabled within 1.5 to 2 years .
Most participants indicated they would use mHealth services (particularly if free technical support was available), believed it would be helpful for managing chronic diseases, such as hypertension and/or diabetes, and expressed few concerns about the security of their medical data across the Internet. Participants who indicated they had no prior knowledge of mHealth were more receptive to being involved in mHealth if they received an initial personal tutorial to help facilitate use of a mHealth service. This highlights a potential barrier: reluctance to engage in use of such technology due to lack of exposure and unfamiliarity with mHealth programs. Designers of mHealth applications would benefit from engaging patients in the development process to help ensure instructions are easily understood. Indeed, recent work has highlighted that problems caused by user error and technological errors are likely to increase frustration and prevent continued use of such approaches . Incorporation of a patient-centered approach will further increase the likelihood of a user-friendly solution that will educate and encourage novice users to engage in the intervention [26-30]. However, additional work is needed to determine if such tutorials, which may be perceived as frustrating to those with higher levels of software proficiency, are a barrier to those with knowledge of such treatments.
There were no differences in any of the willingness measures across those with EH and those without EH. The perceived lack of need for continued care among those with such a condition may further highlight the need to develop mHealth programs that are user-friendly and minimally burdensome. Those with EH may not perceive the management of their condition as particularly relevant to their daily functioning . Thus, mHealth systems cannot rely on participant motivation to ensure the use of such technology.
These findings suggest that mHealth is a promising method of providing health care to the difficult-to-reach group of MFWs. The findings from this study helped facilitate development of a recently activated 3-month proof-of-concept mHealth medical regimen enhancement trial among uncontrolled EH patients . Electronic medication trays provide reminder signals and smartphone messages remind patients to measure their BP with the Bluetooth-enabled monitor used in the demonstration. Patients receive personalized motivational and reinforcement messages based upon adherence levels to the mHealth program. All who have received the mHealth program thus far have showed increases in medication intake (≥95% across the 3 months), reduced resting systolic BPs (from 163.8 to ≤120.9 mmHg at each monthly clinic evaluation and at 3-month follow-up), and reduced 24-hour systolic BP (from 151.3 to 122.7 mmHg at the completion of 3 months). These promising findings require completion of the proof-of-concept trial and subsequent refinement of the mHealth system based upon patient and provider feedback. This suggests that such a system should be evaluated with MFWs.
Although informative, the current findings must be interpreted cautiously. The sample size was relatively small compared with prior work [6,16]; it is unclear if these findings will apply across MFW communities and to other health care issues common to Hispanic MFWs . Additional epidemiological work is needed to more fully gauge ownership of mobile phones in MFWs and attitudes toward the use of such approaches in medical care with empirically validated measures. Similarly, only attitudes were evaluated, and the extent these mHealth-driven interventions will truly be used is unknown, particularly within a framework of multisite, interlinked health centers, such as FQHCs. Finally, related work in this area has highlighted the need to identify provider attitudes to use such services . Such work should focus on the willingness of providers to offer care to patients who they may be unable to contact face-to-face in the event of an emergency and the frequency with which contact should occur.
There are numerous barriers in managing chronic conditions among MFWs that mHealth has the potential to overcome. Remote access would allow MFWs and their primary providers to maintain contact and improve adherence to health maintenance behaviors . The MFWs' primary community health center provider teams, typically FQHCs, would be able to help navigate the MFWs as they migrate across geographical regions to gain access to other FQHCs and pharmacies that provide discounted or free medications. The consistent connection between patients and providers through the mHealth system would also likely enhance provider competence and cultural awareness for working with this group. A model of seamless interstate health care for MFWs as they traverse the eastern seaboard seems plausible, especially through collaboration with rural FQHCs. If future large-scale efficacy and effectiveness trials reveal similar results to the pilot work, the mHealth program for EH control will be ready for large-scale dissemination among MFWs. Such programs would vastly improve the health care of this highly vulnerable and underserved group. The data from the current study will support future work to develop culturally sensitive efficacious mHealth programs for this underserved population.
This paper was supported by the South Carolina Clinical & Translational Research Institute, with an academic home at the Medical University of South Carolina, CTSA NIH/NCRR, Grant no UL1RR029882, a Duke Endowment Award 6355-SP, a Verizon Foundation Award, and a postdoctoral training fellowship award (T32 MH018869). The contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the NIH or NCRR.
McGillicuddy JW, Gregoski MJ, Jackson B, Weiland A, Patel SK, Rock RA, et al. Facilitating medication adherence and eliminating therapeutic inertia using wireless technology: proof of concept findings with uncontrolled hypertensives and kidney transplant recipients. Journal of the Association of Computing Machinery 2013:1-10 (forthcoming).
©Matthew Price, Deborah Williamson, Romina McCandless, Martina Mueller, Mathew Gregoski, Brenda Brunner-Jackson, Eveline Treiber, Lydia Davidson, Frank Treiber. Originally published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research (http://www.jmir.org), 26.04.2013.


Having decided this morning to go on a family trip to Wisley Gardens for a Mothers Day outing, we popped into Waitrose briefly for a few supplies. Mrs WP went in do the business while I sat in the car with WP Junior and after about two songs from the radio she re-emerged with shopping bags in hand. So far so normal.
As we moved off again she decided to have closer look at the receipt, it having occurred to her that £21.40 was a bit much for a few groceries. It seemed the three biscuits she had bought for us has somehow been charged as 32 biscuits and while they were doing a wonderful deal on these biscuits (which they insist for some reason on calling 'cookies') whereby the knock 9p off each one bought as a set of three, 32 of of them was still a bit over the top.
Luckily we hadn't quite reached Lynwood Drive yet so I did a quick drive round the block and she went back in to sort out the issue.
To their credit the staff there sorted it out immediately, organised a refund which was of the face value of the biscuits before the discounts were applied so she ended up getting a couple of pounds extra back too (Hooray).


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Q: Measuring voltage from automotive PWM dimmer circuit I am building a gauge to replace another in my instrument cluster. I am adding some LEDs and an OLED screen and I would like them to have adjustable dim with the old incandescent backlight bulbs. I plan on using a voltage divider and low pass filter, as well as averaging the ADC value to compensate for voltage swings as the alternator, alternates? (programmed to vary voltage pretty widely in operation)
My car has a low side switch for controlling the dimming, that is all bulbs are directly connected to the +12V headlight/indicator relay/fuse, all then go to the dimmer switch which has an oscillator and some sort of switch, also powered by the +12V from indicator fuse.
If I am not mistaken, if I measure the lead before the PWM switch and pass it through a low pass filter I should get a voltage, right? If the dimmer is at minimum pulse width, minimum brightness, I would expect to read nearly 12V, and if the dimmer was at full brightness I would expect to read much lower voltage, pretty much the resistance of the PWM switch times total circuit current? (was also hoping to use this ADC to detect when the headlights are on!)
I have attached a schematic of my dimmer circuit. The wire I think I should measure is GY/R

Thank you in advance for any advice!
Edit: I went ahead and measured the frequency and duty cycle of the dimmer, it varies from 60Hz 1%DC at minimum dim, and maxes out at 100hz and 80%DC.
I am trying to cram this all in place of a factory gauge, I can't really fit any easily available opamps. Instead, I plan on using a rail to rail opamp.
Here is my proposed schematic, the response time is slow, but not so slow to be unmanageable for this application. The high impedance of the divider circuit and opamp input should keep any ground leakage to a minimum when the lights are fully dimmed. The divider is set for a maximum of 14.7, and I plan on letting the opamp manage any extra overvoltage from there. The divider circuit and RC should limit current to a level the internal clamp diodes should handle.
Thank you for the advise!

A: You are getting a PWM signal why are you going to an analog version. PWM works with LEDs and tungsten filament lamps. Analog is not good for LED control. You could use a few transistors to amplify the signal drive while still maintaining 12V power. I have seen it done this way in OEM instrument clusters. The PWM comes into a small BJT that then drives the output MOSFET or Transistor. This would be much simpler, smaller and more more cost effective. Many places in a lot of the forums you can find where they use a low pass filter with pwm to do a D/A converter. Essentially that is what your voltage measurements as the circuit has a lot of capacitance. In your design remember you will be working with system voltages that can range from 6V to 24V and the potential of reverse battery (double battery jump connected backwards).

A: Your analysis of the operation is correct but I would be concerned that the output of your averaging filter would vary quite a bit with engine revs since the '12 V' will vary with engine revs, etc.

simulate this circuit – Schematic created using CircuitLab
Figure 1. A couple of options.
The circuit on the left is a simple Zener clamp which, without C1, gives a 4.7 V PWM signal independent of the actual 12 V supply voltage. The R1 / C1 values will have to be selected to suit the oscillator frequency.
The circuit on the right does the same thing but opto-isolates the PWM signal from the micro-controller.
Getting the low-pass filter right is your biggest challenge and it may get a bit more complicated than I've shown it here.

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Since that is the ever-present case, I decided I would give Vanguard a call and get retirement advice straight from the source and share it with all of you.
I had the opportunity to chat with Maria Bruno, a Senior Investment Strategist at Vanguard. Maria specializes in retirement and personal finance. Being a personal finance junkie myself, I was elated to get this professional on the phone. Her wide-ranging experience, vast knowledge of retirement solutions and her signature laugh made this chat informative and delightful.
The goal of today's show is to give you some actionable advice that can help you on your journey toward retirement. If you're fairly young and you haven't started retirement investing yet, Maria and I implore you to start today! The power of compound interest only works if you allow time for it to compound.
If you've been investing for retirement for a while, our discussions on asset allocation and investing fees will potentially save you tens of thousands of dollars and years on your overall retirement.
Maria is a senior retirement strategist in Vanguard Investment Strategy Group. She leads a global team that's responsible for conducting research and providing thought leadership on the topics of retirement, wealth, portfolio construction, and financial planning for individual investors. Maria specializes in retirement planning, retirement income solutions, and wealth management strategies. Prior to her current role, Maria worked in our financial planning and advice departments. Maria earned a bachelor of science in business administration (B.S.B.A.) from Villanova University and is a Certified Financial Planner™ professional.
This was a great reminder of the importance of investing. Thank you for sharing this. When I first started working I just was not in a position to save at all, but after a few short years, I began with contributing the same percentage as my company match (4%). I then used another discipline I learned: if you normally receive a merit raise each year, set up the automatic increase to be the same percentage as what the raise typically is. This way you're saving more, without netting less in your paycheck. I have been able to do this most years (and have made some temporary adjustments over the years). While I haven't been able to do this perfectly every year, I have now gotten to the point where I'm able to save 22% of my pay into my 401k! That is definitely a far cry from where I was 10 years ago and I don't make nearly enough to get to the annual limit.
Wow! What an excellent success story on managing your money so you can have a better future. Way to go Tim! It is definitely not an "overnight" fix for sure. It takes time, patience and a lot education. But it is worth it. We're talking about our future here!


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Q: Programs keep using the default "Documents" folder even when I moved it to a different drive So, I moved every default folder from my C drive to my secondary HHD to keep my SSD clean. (With the properties method.) However, programs that use the documents' folder for keeping data, like games and some other software. Keep saving their data on the Original location. Anyway to prevent this?

A: Programs can use an API to find what Windows says is the current Documents folder, and ideally should do this each time they access the folder, but nothing in Windows forces a program to use it.
So it's possible that programs will stay using the folder they were first configured to use (and the default was the current Documents folder).
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Home News & insight News MAIB warns of dangers of aerosol firefighting systems after fatal accident
MAIB warns of dangers of aerosol firefighting systems after fatal accident
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The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has issued a safety bulletin warning of the dangers associated with condensed aerosol firefighting systems, after a fatal accident onboard a fishing vessel.
The accident happened on 15 November 2019, as the Resurgam was undergoing routine maintenance in the port of Newlyn in Cornwall.
Apprentice Conor Mosely, 20, died during the installation of a FirePro condensed aerosol fire extinguishing system, which without warning, 'partially and inadvertently discharged, filling the engine room with a dense cloud of aerosol fire suppressing particles.'
Two contractors installing the system managed to evacuate along with the company's engineer.
The accident is still being investigated and the findings will be published by the MAIB. However, the MAIB says that during the inadvertent discharge, it is evident that Mr Mosely inhaled a high concentration of the suppressant particles and this significantly contributed to his death.
The bulletin says that while FirePro's installation and user manual and its product's material safety data sheets had recognized the inadvertent discharge of the system, particularly during installation and maintenance, potential loss of life was not identified as a danger.
MAIB recommended that vessel owners, operators and those contracted to install FirePro and other similar systems should be fully aware of the potential risk to life from exposure to the aerosol particles.
It also suggested these safety precautions:
before intentional discharge of a condensed aerosol system, there should be visible and audible alarms to alert personnel. Checks should also be made to ensure the protected compartment has been evacuated before the system is activated
when condensed aerosol fire extinguishing systems are being installed or maintained the system should be fully isolated to guard against inadvertent activation, non-essential personnel should be clear of the area and an enclosed space rescue plan should be in place
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Nautilus welcomes UK ratification of convention to ensure decent work in the fishing sector
The 'Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) for fishing' has been welcomed by Nautilus International for bringing decent work to the fishing industry.

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Entrepreneurs vs. World Explorers
June 16, 2015 correne Expeditions | Polar Exploration | Poles
What do entrepreneurs and world explorers have in common? A lot more than you might think.
by Bryan Johnson
Over 100 years ago, Sir Ernest Shackleton was in a world of trouble. The veteran polar explorer had sailed off for Antarctica, on a daring mission to cross the continent on foot. But before he ever got there, in early 1915, his ship €"the Endurance €"became trapped in ice.
I've always been in awe of Shackleton's expedition. But it wasn'€™t until growing my own business that I began to appreciate the parallels between being an entrepreneur and an explorer. Here are a few lessons entrepreneurs can draw from the disastrous (and miraculous) Imperial Trans-Antarctic expedition:


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Linda Goss discusses family storytelling traditions and describes her ongoing research, including African-American family stories on a Gerald E. and Corinne L. Parsons Fund award from the American Folklife Center, as part of the Benjamin Botkin Lecture Series sponsored by the AFC.
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The High Lonesome Sound' Revisited: Documenting Traditional Culture in America In the early 1960s, the multitalented musician, filmmaker, and photographer John Cohen journeyed to eastern Kentucky to document the songs of church-goers, miners, and farmers, and the rural community that produced and...
Woodie Guthrie: My Father, My Partner Nora Guthrie recounted her early recollections of family life (which include family gatherings and hootenannies with musicians close to the family), her father Woody's hospitalization with Huntington's Disease, her recognition of her...
Squeeze This! A Cultural History of the Accordion in America Polka, zydeco, and "Lady of Spain": If this is your idea of the only genres wherein the accordion flourishes, prepare to be enlightened by the history of this robust instrument's odyssey across...
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If you're in the market for a new laptop you want to get the newest and quickest laptop you can for as little money as possible. This may sound like the obvious way to go about shopping for anything but most people don't look for good deals and leave a lot of money on the table. If you're shopping at local chain stores and the item isn't on some clearance or close out sale chances are you're paying too much. With laptops and modern electronics there are endless ways to get a good deal and there are new businesses opening all the time who sell the same products as these stores but at a lower price due to reasons like lower overhead, used or open box items, and many other reasons. If you want a new model laptop but don't want to pay full price see how you can save hundreds!
The place to get the best deal on a new laptop is online, there are endless sites who either sell brand new models, used ones, refurbished laptops and even work or school hand me downs. If you're wanting to save some money buying a laptop, online is the way to do it. You should start with well known sites like New Egg or Tiger Direct, they've been around for a long time and are a reliable company who will deliver on their good deals. If you look at their websites home page you will see deals that are changed and updated everyday! This is where you can find the really good deals and if you're not in a hurry should check them for a couple of weeks as they don't always have a deal on a specific laptop but could have one everyday. Another good place is another well established name and that's eBay. They have made huge changes to their policies over the years making it horrible to be a seller on there but as a buyer you're still in pretty good hands and can find good deals. Chances are if you're looking at a specific model in the store there has been someone else who bought it and decided they no longer like it, you can buy a week old laptop for 20-30% off it's MSRP very easily. Laptops and electronics in general are worse then cars with how fast they depreciate because technology moves so fast you always need the newest gadgets. If you want to save some money buying a lightly used one can save you hundreds on a new computer! If you want to keep it local and actually see the laptop in person you can still do that by looking online at places like Criagislist. Craigslist is basically a huge online garage sale website where people can list items for sale, job listings and pretty much anything else you'd be looking for locally. One of the sections is computers, if you're looking for a new laptop chances are you can find what you're looking for here and can actually go test the item before buying it. This is a much safer option for some then having to go through a site like eBay where shipping is involved, only thing to think about is eBay allows you to file a claim and communicate with the buyer if your laptop is not as described where if you buy one off a local listing chances of getting any help from the seller if there's an issue is very unlikely. This would be my last option when spending a large amount of money online for a laptop.
If you don't want anything to do with online sales or are afraid of using your credit or debit card on the internet you have a few options left locally. Depending on what city you live in you might have a ton of small computer shops or pawn shops to choose from. Most of these people at a pawn shop can't tell a high end laptop from a base model one and leaves the chance for a good deal. If you've got the time to drive around and check out your local pawn shops you might just find a diamond in the rough, on top of that you can typically haggle with them on the price because they pay next to nothing for electronics and laptops. If you have local computer stores that aren't large chains they'll probably have the same laptops at Best Buy or Walmart for half the price, when I went to buy my last Macbook Pro I was able to find a 2013 15'' Macbook Pro Retina for half the price of a brand new one! It might not always work but if you're willing to look for a good deal on your next laptop you might save hundreds off what you'd normally spend. If you're a frugal shopper or just want to save a little money on your next gadget purchase I'd recommend spending a little time to shop or look around and see if what you're looking for falls into this category. Laptops are the easiest to find since everyone buys them and they're typically replaced every 18-24 months so there is a lot of used ones to be bought. Smart phones are also replaced on average every 12-14 months so don't think you need to pay full price in order to have the latest tech gadgets. Shopping online can save you thousands a year!


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Czermnica – rzeka w Sudetach Zachodnich, woj. dolnośląskie, prawobrzeżny dopływ Skory.

Rzeka V rzędu o długości ok. 16,5 km, prawy dopływ Skory należąca do dorzecza Odry i zlewiska Morza Bałtyckiego.

Źródła rzeki położone są w Górach Kaczawskich na północnym zboczu Grzbietu Północnego, na północno-wschodnim zboczu Babińca, na zachód od miejscowości Rząśnik.

Rzeka wypływa na północno-wschodnim zboczu Babińca, na wysokości około 390-395 m n.p.m., w postaci kilku drobnych młak, które niżej łączą się w jeden ciek. Źródła położone są na porośniętej, podmokłej górskiej łące niedaleko miejscowości Rząśnik. W górnym biegu, potok spływa szeroką, płytko wciętą doliną przez łąki w kierunku wschodnim do miejscowości Rząśnik, gdzie tworzy dwa małe stawy. Opuszczając ostatnie zabudowania na wschodniej granicy Rząśnika, na wysokości Sokołowskich Wzgórz skręca na północny wschód a dalej doliną rozdzielającą Sokołowskie Wzgórza od Wysoczyzny Ostrzycy, płynie w kierunku Sokołowca, przepływa przez całą wieś, za Sokołowcem skręca na północ. Dalej rzeka zachodnią częścią Działu Jastrzębnickiego płynie wzdłuż drogi w kierunku Pielgrzymki do ujścia. Po przepłynięciu ok. 16,5 kilometra na poziomie ok. 235 m n.p.m. uchodzi do Skory na południe od Pielgrzymki u zachodniego podnóża wzniesienia Kamienna Góra. Zasadniczy kierunek biegu rzeki jest północno-wschodni. Koryto rzeki kamienisto-żwirowe, średni spad wynosi 9,7 promil. Rzeka w większości swojego biegu płynie niezabudowanym terenem przyjmując wody mniejszych bezimiennych potoków i strumieni. W większości swojego biegu jest nieuregulowana o wartkim prądzie wody, jedynie na odcinkach przepływu przez miejscowości rzeka jest częściowo uregulowana. W okresach wzmożonych opadów i wiosennych roztopów, stwarza poważne zagrożenie powodziowe. Kilkakrotnie występowała z brzegów podtapiając przyległe tereny. Rzeka zbiera wody z północnych zboczy Północnego Grzbietu Gór Kaczawskich i odwadnia zachodnią część Pogórza Kaczawskiego.

Dopływy
 Jesionowa Woda oraz  kilka bezimiennych strumieni i potoków.

Miejscowości, przez które przepływa
 Rząśnik
 Sokołowiec
 Jastrzębnik

Inne
 Czermnica jest najdłuższym dopływem Skory.
 W przeszłości rzeka nosiła nazwy: Falkenhainer Wasser, Rother Bach, Rotherach.
 W przypadku Czermnicy doszło do kaptażu – ciekawego zjawiska hydrogeologicznego, polegającego na rabunku wody z dorzecza Czermnicy przez Skorę. Skora zrabowała część wód swojego dorzecza, gdyż Czermnica i jej dopływy wchodzą w skład dorzecza Skory.
 Bezpośrednio za Pielgrzymką w miejscu ujścia Czermnicy do Skory planuje się wybudowanie na Skorze i Czermnicy zbiornika przeciwpowodziowego.

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Literatura
 Marek Staffa (red.): Słownik geografii turystycznej Sudetów, T. 6 Góry Kaczawskie, Wyd.I-BiS, Wrocław 2000r.,
 M. Maciejewski (red.) Dorzecze Odry: monografia powodzi 2010, Wyd. IMiGW - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy, Warszawa 2011 r.,
 Góry i Pogórze Kaczawskie, Mapa, skala 1:40.000, Wydawnictwo Turystyczne "Plan", Jelenia Góra 2004 r.,

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Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster review – a rich survey
Exhaustive look at a remarkable career includes numerous starry interviews but loses some lustre with shonky production values
This assiduous survey of the life and career of the Actor Boris Karloff gracefully acknowledges that he will always be welded in the public imagination to his role as the monster in the classic 1931 adaptation of Frankenstein. However, this documentary has a lot more to say about his long and quite fascinating acting career, which he began in the silent era as a handsome action man ("a French-Canadian trapper type," the voiceover calls him, like that's a thing) and saw him become a considerable box-office draw for the many horror films he made in the 1930s and 40s. By the end, he was a sweetly self-spoofing TV host and icon happy to do cameo roles in cheerful horror schlock despite his increasing physical frailty, and made an indelible impression on many generations with his deep, velvety voice as the title character of the 1966 animated version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
In addition to offering a solid biographical survey that traces Karloff, born William Henry Pratt, back to his troubled childhood as the son of Anglo-Indian parents, director Thomas Hamilton has assembled an impressive roster of interviewees with smart, perceptive things to say about Karloff's work and the context of the times. The canniest comments come from film directors who either worked with him (including the very recently deceased Peter Bogdanovich, who directed him in one of his last films, Targets, in 1968) or deeply understand the nature of horror films, such as Guillermo del Toro, Joe Dante, and John Landis. In addition, Karloff's daughter Sara remembers her father fondly, and a deep bench of film scholars (illustrious silent film expert Kevin Brownlow, walking film encyclopaedia Leonard Maltin) are on hand to dispense acute observations and trivia.
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The Kanha Group was founded in 2007 as a partnership firm. The company evolved out of the success of his independent enterprise Krishna.	Kanha Group is a major player in the development of the East zone of Vadodara city. Within a span of six years, the company developed 3,00,000 sq. ft. of real estate in residential and commercial projects. The company has earned a reputation for speed in execution of large projects and property bookings.
When I and my wife wanted to own an apartment, in Vadodara we went around and saw various options. We were much Impressed with Kanha Group earlier projects, which stand as good as ever for almost a decade.
We looked for Quality - It was there. We looked for good location it was there. We looked for value of money –it was there. We Today feel proud that we made the right move in booking an apartment.
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  if (!a > y)     {} // no warning
  if (!a > b)     {} // no warning
  if (!a > -1)    {} // expected-warning {{comparison of constant -1 with boolean expression is always true}}

  if (!a < 0)     {} // expected-warning {{comparison of constant 0 with boolean expression is always false}}
  if (!a < 1)     {} // no warning
  if (!a < 2)     {} // expected-warning {{comparison of constant 2 with boolean expression is always true}}
  if (!a < y)     {} // no warning
  if (!a < b)     {} // no warning
  if (!a < -1)    {} // expected-warning {{comparison of constant -1 with boolean expression is always false}}

  if (!a >= 0)    {} // expected-warning {{comparison of constant 0 with boolean expression is always true}}
  if (!a >= 1)    {} // no warning
  if (!a >= 2)    {} // expected-warning {{comparison of constant 2 with boolean expression is always false}}
  if (!a >= y)    {} // no warning
  if (!a >= b)    {} // no warning
  if (!a >= -1)   {} // expected-warning {{comparison of constant -1 with boolean expression is always true}}

  if (!a <= 0)    {} // no warning
  if (!a <= 1)    {} // expected-warning {{comparison of constant 1 with boolean expression is always true}}
  if (!a <= 2)    {} // expected-warning {{comparison of constant 2 with boolean expression is always true}}
  if (!a <= y)    {} // no warning
  if (!a <= b)    {} // no warning
  if (!a <= -1)   {} // expected-warning {{comparison of constant -1 with boolean expression is always false}}

  if ((a||b) > 0) {} // no warning
  if ((a||b) > 1) {} // expected-warning {{comparison of constant 1 with boolean expression is always false}}
  if ((a||b) > 4) {} // expected-warning {{comparison of constant 4 with boolean expression is always false}}
  if ((a||b) > -1) {}// expected-warning {{comparison of constant -1 with boolean expression is always true}}

  if ((a&&b) > 0) {} // no warning
  if ((a&&b) > 1) {} // expected-warning {{comparison of constant 1 with boolean expression is always false}}
  if ((a&&b) > 4) {} // expected-warning {{comparison of constant 4 with boolean expression is always false}}

  if ((a<y) > 0)  {} // no warning
  if ((a<y) > 1)  {} // expected-warning {{comparison of constant 1 with boolean expression is always false}}
  if ((a<y) > 4)  {} // expected-warning {{comparison of constant 4 with boolean expression is always false}}
  if ((a<y) > z)  {} // no warning
  if ((a<y) > -1) {} // expected-warning {{comparison of constant -1 with boolean expression is always true}}

  if ((a<y) == 0) {} // no warning
  if ((a<y) == 1) {} // no warning
  if ((a<y) == 2) {} // expected-warning {{comparison of constant 2 with boolean expression is always false}}
  if ((a<y) == z) {} // no warning
  if ((a<y) == -1) {}// expected-warning {{comparison of constant -1 with boolean expression is always false}}

  if ((a<y) != 0) {} // no warning
  if ((a<y) != 1) {} // no warning
  if ((a<y) != 2) {} // expected-warning {{comparison of constant 2 with boolean expression is always true}}
  if ((a<y) != z) {} // no warning
  if ((a<y) != -1) {}// expected-warning {{comparison of constant -1 with boolean expression is always true}}

  if ((a<y) == z) {} // no warning
  if (a>y<z)      {} // no warning
  if ((a<y) > z)  {} // no warning
  if((a<y)>(z<y)) {} // no warning
  if((a<y)==(z<y)){} // no warning
  if((a<y)!=(z<y)){} // no warning
  if((z==x)<(y==z)){}// no warning
  if((a<y)!=((z==x)<(y==z))){} //no warning

  if (0 > !a)     {} // expected-warning {{comparison of constant 0 with boolean expression is always false}}
  if (1 > !a)     {} // no warning
  if (2 > !a)     {} // expected-warning {{comparison of constant 2 with boolean expression is always true}}
  if (y > !a)     {} // no warning
  if (-1 > !a)    {} // expected-warning {{comparison of constant -1 with boolean expression is always false}}

  if (0 < !a)     {} // no warning
  if (1 < !a)     {} // expected-warning {{comparison of constant 1 with boolean expression is always false}}
  if (2 < !a)     {} // expected-warning {{comparison of constant 2 with boolean expression is always false}}
  if (y < !a)     {} // no warning
  if (-1 < !a)    {} // expected-warning {{comparison of constant -1 with boolean expression is always true}}

  if (0 >= !a)    {} // no warning
  if (1 >= !a)    {} // expected-warning {{comparison of constant 1 with boolean expression is always true}}
  if (2 >= !a)    {} // expected-warning {{comparison of constant 2 with boolean expression is always true}}
  if (y >= !a)    {} // no warning
  if (-1 >= !a)   {} // expected-warning {{comparison of constant -1 with boolean expression is always false}}

  if (0 <= !a)    {} // expected-warning {{comparison of constant 0 with boolean expression is always true}}
  if (1 <= !a)    {} // no warning
  if (2 <= !a)    {} // expected-warning {{comparison of constant 2 with boolean expression is always false}}
  if (y <= !a)    {} // no warning
  if (-1 <= !a)   {} // expected-warning {{comparison of constant -1 with boolean expression is always true}}

  if (0 > (a||b)) {} // expected-warning {{comparison of constant 0 with boolean expression is always false}}
  if (1 > (a||b)) {} // no warning
  if (4 > (a||b)) {} // expected-warning {{comparison of constant 4 with boolean expression is always true}}

  if (0 > (a&&b)) {} // expected-warning {{comparison of constant 0 with boolean expression is always false}}
  if (1 > (a&&b)) {} // no warning
  if (4 > (a&&b)) {} // expected-warning {{comparison of constant 4 with boolean expression is always true}}

  if (0 > (a<y))  {} // expected-warning {{comparison of constant 0 with boolean expression is always false}}
  if (1 > (a<y))  {} // no warning
  if (4 > (a<y))  {} // expected-warning {{comparison of constant 4 with boolean expression is always true}}
  if (z > (a<y))  {} // no warning
  if (-1 > (a<y)) {} // expected-warning {{comparison of constant -1 with boolean expression is always false}}

  if (0 == (a<y)) {} // no warning
  if (1 == (a<y)) {} // no warning
  if (2 == (a<y)) {} // expected-warning {{comparison of constant 2 with boolean expression is always false}}
  if (z == (a<y)) {} // no warning
  if (-1 == (a<y)){} // expected-warning {{comparison of constant -1 with boolean expression is always false}}

  if (0 !=(a<y))  {} // no warning
  if (1 !=(a<y))  {} // no warning
  if (2 !=(a<y))  {} // expected-warning {{comparison of constant 2 with boolean expression is always true}}
  if (z !=(a<y))  {} // no warning
  if (-1 !=(a<y)) {} // expected-warning {{comparison of constant -1 with boolean expression is always true}}

  if (z ==(a<y))  {}    // no warning
  if (z<a>y)      {}        // no warning
  if (z > (a<y))  {}    // no warning
  if((z<y)>(a<y)) {}   // no warning
  if((z<y)==(a<y)){}  // no warning
  if((z<y)!=(a<y)){}  // no warning
  if((y==z)<(z==x)){}  // no warning
  if(((z==x)<(y==z))!=(a<y)){}  // no warning

  if(((z==x)<(-1==z))!=(a<y)){} // no warning
  if(((z==x)<(z==-1))!=(a<y)){} // no warning
  if(((z==x)<-1)!=(a<y)){} // expected-warning {{comparison of constant -1 with boolean expression is always false}}
  if(((z==x)< 2)!=(a<y)){} // expected-warning {{comparison of constant 2 with boolean expression is always true}}
  if(((z==x)<(z>2))!=(a<y)){} // no warning

}

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