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Berlin Film Festival 2020: Awards predictions and highlights from the festival
As the 70th Berlin International Film Festival staggers to a close, it's time to look back to the opening press conference of the international jury, which feels like a lifetime ago – a lifetime compressed into nine days of countless movies, an inadvisable amount of coffee, and hours spent furiously typing while gently weeping. Now, it's time for the awards. Jury President Jeremy Irons opened this year's festival by pointing out that while he has given interviews in the past which might suggest that he has misogynistic, homophobic, and anti-abortion leanings, he in fact thinks that feminism, homosexuality and freedom of choice for abortions are all jolly good indeed. Will he labour the point by gently nudging his jury to award prizes to the most woke, self-consciously message-based films possible? If this was to be their course of action, they would end up being spoilt for choice. So which films are likely to take home an award at Berlinale 2020 tonight? Joseph Owen, Selina Sondermnan and I have decided to share our predictions:
The Golden Bear for Best Film
Oliver Johnston
I would like to see this go to Berlin Alexanderplatz, which manages social commentary while also being a visceral piece of entertainment. Never Rarely Sometimes Always would also be worthy, and already won a Sundance Special Jury Award after premiering there earlier this year.
Joseph Owen
Jeremy Irons, a man who once said that same-sex marriage could lead to fathers marrying their sons for tax purposes, heads the competition jury. It's a one-in-18 chance, basically. Top of the jury grid – rarely a definite indicator of success – is Eliza Hittman's affecting drama Never Rarely Sometimes Always. On the other hand, if the jury want to reward morally dubious avant-garde excess, they may go for DAU. Natasha, a two-and-a-half hour collaborative piece from Ilya Khrzhanovskiy and Jekaterina Oertel. Its critical divisiveness may suggest it has legs for the top prize.
The 70th Berlinale Silver Bear
Formerly known as the Alfred Bauer prize, the Silver Bear has been renamed after allegations of Nazi collaboration hit the legacy of its name-holder. Usually designated to an innovative new work, the award would sit well with Cristi Puiu's Malmkrog, which is a ludicrously straight adaptation of a philosophical text, but whose commitment to so-called epistemology is as admirable as it is hilarious.
The Silver Bear for Jury Grand Prize
It would be nice to see an accolade for a film that has something to say, but doesn't take itself quite so drudgingly seriously. Delete History (Effacer l'historique) has something on its mind, but it delivers its sentiments via extraordinary humour. But, since it might seem a little too light for what is essentially the runner up prize, it's probably going to go to a more concisely laudable film, like There Is No Evil.
Ming-liang Tsai's Days may sit well here. Nothing we wouldn't expect from the master of tentatively titled "slow-cinema". Probably too obtuse for the main the prize, it still possesses an aesthetic conviction lacking in many of the other competition efforts.
Silver Bear for a Fílm That Opens New Perspectives on Cinematic Art
Quite a wordy name for a category, isn't it? Until just a few days before Berlinale 2020, this award was going to be the Alfred Bauer Prize, named after the festival's very first director, as per usual. Then it was discovered that Bauer was not just a high-ranking Nazi, but apparently a rather enthusiastic one. And so now we have the Silver Bear for a Fílm That Opens New Perspectives on Cinematic Art. This generally goes for a film that innovates (or more accurately – tries to). It might end up going to the somewhat dire Undine, or the abstract, experimental war documentary Irradiés (Irradiated). DAU. Natasha would be an excellent choice.
Silver Bear for Best Director
Even though the film itself was disappointingly uneven, this might go to Mohammad Rasoulof for There Is No Evil. The Iranian director has been labelled subversive by his government and is in fact banned from leaving the country, allowing the jury to make a statement with their choice.
Although its world premiere at Sundance may hamper its Golden Bear chances, Kelly Reichardt's First Cow may deliver for its director. Reichardt has an accumulative visual flair and control of form that stands her apart from many of her contemporaries. A gorgeously constructed film.
Silver Bear for Best Actor
Expect this one to go to Elio Germano for Hidden Away (Volevo nascondermi). It's an overcooked performance, but it resulted in the type of transformation that always translates to acting prizes.
Chit-chat suggests that relative newcomer Welket Bunguê could nab the actor award for his lead role in Burhan Qurbani's modern day retelling of Berlin Alexanderplatz. There is a lot of local goodwill towards it, of course. Elio Germano gives a committed, unrecognisable performance as an odious parent in the D'Innocenzo brothers' suburban fairytale-cum-nightmare Bad Tales. His explosion in the climactic scene may seal it for him.
Selina Sondermann
Most films in the Berlinale Competition were comprised of solid performances. But Albrecht Schuch's depiction of Berlin Alexanderplatz' heinous antagonist Reinhold haunts the viewer long after they have left the screening room. Both Schuch's physical posture and the uncomfortable speech melody he adapts, work to lace the character's Mephisto-eque wickedness with a vulnerability that keeps the viewer on their toes.
Silver Bear for Best Actress
This award could end up going to Paula Beer in Undine. It was a decidedly average movie that existed as a framework for a good performance, but hey – that worked for Joaquin Phoenix in Joker.
I've heard positive sounds about Paula Beer's titular role as a historian and museum guide in Christian Petzold's Undine. Hong Sang-soo stalwart Kim Min-hee anchors his latest The Woman Who Ran while Nina Hoss gives a supple performance as a woman anticipating grief in the overall competent My Little Sister, directed by Stéphanie Chaut and Véronique Reymond
Never Rarely Sometimes Always is a film that hinges entirely on it's main actress, so it comes as a surprise to learn that this is Sidney Flanigan's acting debut. Her execution is nuanced and understated, and at no point not completely authentic. The titular scene, shot in one continuous take, in which her character Autumn is asked to answer incredibly invasive questions with one of the given adverbs of frequency is heartbreaking.
Silver Bear for Best Script
I would love for this to go to the timely Delete History (Effacer l'historique). The script manages to mine humour out of a grim assessment of contemporary society, managing poignancy – even when making jokes that feature ejaculation.
Encounters (Best Film)
Article 1 of Germany's constitutional law famously states that "human dignity is unimpeachable". But why do we stop at human beings? So few of us think about what harm our species inflicts upon others. Victor Kossakovsky's Gunda is an eye-opening reflection upon our fellow sentient beings and re-awards them with the dignity our day-to-day behaviour robs them of.
Best Director (Encounters)
Shirley was by far the hardest film to get into at this year's Berlinale. Everybody wanted to see the film that won Sundance's Auteur Filmmaking Award. Director Josephine Decker's multilayered approach exceeds expectations of a biopic about Shirley Jackson. Instead, it goes far deeper, taking the audience along a journey into the horror writer's troubled mind. Decker's courage and singularity are undoubtedly what the Berlinale had in mind when it created this new section.
Documentary award
Since this category is filled with films of particular social relevance, the award can run the risk of elevating one issue over the others, awarding it more importance, so to speak. However I feel that Sébastien Lifshitz' Petite fille was particularly successful in taking a personal story to articulate and reflect upon a much broader topic. While it sheds light on the subject of gender dysphoria, the prevailing themes are parental love and fighting all obstacles that stand in the way of your child's happiness.
My first Berlinale! More relaxed than Cannes and slightly more energetic than Locarno, Berlin offered a happy medium between my usual festival haunts. Stayed at a fellow critic's lovely apartment, looked after my constitution, paced myself adequately, didn't lose too many things: all of these suggest that a new world of health and prosperity is opening up before me. Even took my Le Creuset stoneware into the press office in order to claim free coffee. In the external world, Abel Ferrara's Siberia provided a lot of immediate joy. I wasn't there but I have it on good authority that Willem Dafoe, Ferrara's festival sidekick, sung Del Shannon's Runaway at one of the after-parties. Not to be topped! Apart from maybe any single mention of Malmkrog among those who saw it.
Oliver Johnston, Joseph Owen, Selina Sondermann
More in Berlinale
Eeb Allay Ooo! interview with Prateek Vats
My Little Sister: An interview with Nina Hoss, Marthe Keller and the directors
"We're able to have fun without being locked into our mobile phones": An interview with Delete History directors Benoît Delépine and Gustave Kervern
Irradiated (Irradiés)
There Is No Evil (Sheytan vojud nadarad)
There Is No Evil press conference: Backing Mohammad Rasoulof and the subjectivity of cinema
Police (Night Shift) press conference with Anne Fontaine, Virginie Efira and Omar Sy
Riz Ahmed and Bassam Tariq on Mogul Mowgli and the challenge of representing your own culture
"I saw similarities between his life and the society we live in": An interview with Hidden Away director Giorgio Diritti
Unlimited Festival at the Southbank Centre: Centre stage for diversity
Berlin Film Festival 2020: There Is No Evil (Sheytan vojud nadarad) | Review


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Background Adult community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a relevant worldwide cause of morbidity and mortality, however the aetiology often remains uncertain and the therapy is empirical. We applied conventional and molecular diagnostics to identify viruses and atypical bacteria associated with CAP in Chile.
Methods We used sputum and blood cultures, IgG/IgM serology and molecular diagnostic techniques (PCR, reverse transcriptase PCR) for detection of classical and atypical bacteria (Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydia pneumoniae, Legionella pneumoniae) and respiratory viruses (adenovirus, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), human metapneumovirus, influenza virus, parainfluenzavirus, rhinovirus, coronavirus) in adults >18 years old presenting with CAP in Santiago from February 2005 to September 2007. Severity was qualified at admission by Fine's pneumonia severity index.
Results Overall detection in 356 enrolled adults were 92 (26%) cases of a single bacterial pathogen, 80 (22%) cases of a single viral pathogen, 60 (17%) cases with mixed bacterial and viral infection and 124 (35%) cases with no identified pathogen. Streptococcus pneumoniae and RSV were the most common bacterial and viral pathogens identified. Infectious agent detection by PCR provided greater sensitivity than conventional techniques. To our surprise, no relationship was observed between clinical severity and sole or coinfections.
Conclusions The use of molecular diagnostics expanded the detection of viruses and atypical bacteria in adults with CAP, as unique or coinfections. Clinical severity and outcome were independent of the aetiological agents detected.
Viruses and atypical bacteria were frequently detected as single and mixed agents in adults with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP).
Although agent detection increased notably by PCR diagnosis, clinical severity and outcome were independent of the pathogenic agents detected.
Although adult CAP is a relevant worldwide cause of morbidity and mortality, the aetiology often remains uncertain and the therapy is empirical.
A prospective study was conducted in patients ≥18 years of age presenting with CAP in two hospitals in Santiago, Chile from February 2005 to December 2007. The study was approved by the University of Chile and Health Institutional Ethics Committee and all subjects at enrolment gave written informed consent. CAP was defined by the presence of acute respiratory symptoms for less than 1 week and chest radiography showing new pulmonary infiltrates. Exclusion criteria included immunocompromising conditions (ie, HIV, active treatment for cancer, organ transplant, immunosuppressive therapy) and hospitalisations within 30 days preceding enrolment. Information on age, gender, smoking status, prior antibiotic treatment, comorbidities and clinical presentation, vital signs, laboratory parameters, antimicrobial therapy and hospital course were recorded for all patients in standardised files. Chest radiographic patterns were described by independent radiologists as alveolar, interstitial or mixed infiltrates; the extension was categorised according to the number of lobes involved and the presence of pleural effusion. Patient severity was assessed during the first 48 h after enrolment by the pneumonia severity index described by Fine.16 The illness outcome and the presence of complications like renal failure, shock, mechanical ventilation and others were recorded. Patients who died between admission and 30 days after discharge were recorded.
In addition to routine laboratory tests, such as complete blood cell count, biochemistry panel, oxygen saturation at admission, patients had collection of urine and blood for bacterial culture and acute serum sample for serology. Induced sputum and nasopharyngeal aspirate were obtained and immediately transported on ice to the laboratory for bacterial and viral diagnostics. Aliquots were prepared and stored at −80°C for later testing. Participants were contacted at 4–6 weeks for follow-up and collection of convalescent sera. Serum samples were processed immediately and stored at −20°C until tested.
Sample aliquots of respiratory secretions were prepared for immunofluorescent assay, viral isolation in cell culture and real time PCR.
Each specimen was processed as previously described.10 Briefly, samples were inoculated onto HEp-2 and Madin–Darby canine kidney (MDCK) cell cultures and observed for development of cytopathic effect (CPE) for 1 week, after which confirmatory immunofluorescence assays (IFAs) for RSV, adenovirus, influenza and parainfluenza viruses were performed in both cell cultures with and without CPE.
Serum haemagglutination inhibition (HI) test for antibodies to influenza (H3N2, H1N1 and B) was performed as described elsewhere.17 Paired sera were inactivated with receptor-destroying enzyme ( Denka Seiken Corporation, Tokyo, Japan), incubated overnight at 37°C, and heated at 56°C for 30 min. A 0.5% turkey red blood cell suspension, control antigens and reference antisera were used. Cases displaying at least a fourfold rise between the acute and convalescent sera were recorded as acute infection.
Sera were tested for antibodies to RSV and human metapneumovirus (hMPV) by microneutralisation assays to RSV/A/Tracy (A2 like virus) and RSV/B/18537 (prototype B virus) to measure RSV/A and RSV/B specific neutralising antibodies as previously described.18 hMPV antibodies were also detected by ELISA assays.19 Seroconversion was defined by at least a fourfold rise of antibody titre between acute and convalescent sera by one or more of the serological tests.
Samples were treated with guanidinium thiocyanate-phenol-chloroform method for RNA extraction.20 cDNA was synthesised with 5 μL RNA (sample) and 0.52 μM F gene primer (F844: 5′-TGTCTAACTATTTGAACA-3′) for RSV and 10 μL RNA and 0.52 μM random hexamer primer (Amersham Bioscience) for hMPV, during 1 h at 37°C, followed by 5 min at 95°C in a AmpPCR System 2400. For RSV, a sequence of the N gene was amplified with 10 μM (each) of N1 and N2 primers,21 1× Master SYBR Green I (Roche) and 2 μL of cDNA. For hMPV, a sequence of the N gene were amplified with 0.5 μM (each) of N2 and N3 primers.22 Cycling conditions included a denaturation step of 10 min at 94°C, followed by 50 (RSV) or 40 cycles (hMPV) of 10 s at 94°C, 5 s at 58°C (RSV) or 52°C (hMPV), 30 s at 72°C in a Light Cycler 1.5 instrument (Roche). Amplicons were analysed by melting curve analysis. Appropriated controls were included in each assay.
Human coronavirus (HCoV), and picornavirus (PV) were detected by real time reverse transcriptase PCR (RT-PCR) by amplifying the conserved region of the replicase 1a gene and the 5′NCR conserved region, respectively, as previously described.23 ,24 The 390 bp fragment of PV was purified and sequenced using the kit ABI PRISM Dye Terminator Cycle Sequencing ready Reaction in the automated sequencer ABI model 377 (Applied Biosystems, Inc, USA). Sequences were aligned to other sequences in the Gene Bank using the programme Blast to differentiate between rhinovirus and enterovirus.
Serum samples were tested for IgM and IgG antibodies by indirect IFA using commercial kits. Sera were absorbed with an anti-human IgG reagent (Zorba, Zeus, Inc, USA) prior to IgM testing. The Chlamydia kit (SeroFIA, Sayvon, Israel) was used for C pneumoniae and IgM ≥1 : 16 or a fourfold rise in IgG titres between paired sera were regarded as acute infection; single or standing IgG titres ≥1 : 512 were considered as past infections. For M pneumoniae another IFA test was used (Zeus, USA) and acute infection was assigned with IgM ≥1 : 32 or seroconversion in paired sera.32 Sera determinations were done blindly with respect to other viral or bacterial tests.
Analysis was performed using the Z-test for categorical data and the t test, Mann–Whitney rank sum or Kruskal–Wallis one-way analysis of variance for continuous variables. The level of significance was set at p<0.05. Data were analysed using SigmaStat software.
Respiratory secretions and urine were obtained from 356 patients from 330 hospitalised and 26 ambulatory cases. Good-quality sputum samples were available for 233 (65%) cases. Blood culture was performed in 241 (75%) patients and paired sera were available for 211 (68%) patients. Rhinovirus and coronavirus were studied in a subset of 268 cases from August 2005 to September 2007. Serology for influenza was performed only in cases with paired sera, which covered the three annual seasonal influenza epidemics. A respiratory pathogen was detected in 232 (65.2%) of 356 cases, corresponding to bacteria in 92 (26%) and viruses in 80 (22%) cases. Mixed viral/bacterial infections were detected in 60 (17%) cases. In 124 (35%) patients no agent was detected (table 1). Death occurred in 28 (7.8%) cases, without significant difference between those with or without a detected infectious agent.
Demographic risk factors, comorbidities and outcomes were not significantly different between those with or without a detectable pathogen (table 2). Also laboratory parameters like haemogram, glucose, electrolytes, urea and liver function enzymes did not exhibit significant differences (data not showed). Only C-reactive protein was significantly higher in patients with a detectable pathogen (median=211 mg/dL) compared with patients without an identifiable pathogen (median=158 mg/dL) (p=0.01), although with a broad range in values (table 2).
The clinical outcome related to the presence of complications, like radiologic progression, respiratory failure, need for mechanical ventilation or presence of shock, failed to show any significant difference between both groups. Only liver damage (14/221=6.3% vs 1/119=0.8%; p=0.03) was significantly higher in patients with a detectable pathogen (table 2). However, clinical severity of cases correlated with parameters classically described, like age, comorbidity, hypotension, hepatic failure and others (table 3).
The most commonly identified bacteria was S pneumoniae (75=21.1%), although it was the sole pathogen in 38 cases (table 4). Of these 75 patients, 39 were tested by sputum culture, 61 by blood culture and 73 by urine antigen detection, and S pneumoniae was identified in 12 (30.8%), 15 (24.6%) and 60 (82.2%) cases, respectively.
M pneumoniae and C pneumoniae were detected in 32 (9%) and 28 (7.9%) cases, respectively, but only in 13 cases for each agent were they the sole pathogen. For M pneumonia, PCR and serology yielded similar results (69.7% and 72.7%, respectively; 42.4% of cases were positive by both tests). C pneumoniae was detected by PCR (19/28) and serology (15/28), with 6 of 28 cases (21.4%) detected by both tests. Legionella pneumophila was detected in 13/256 cases (5.07%), 3 by culture, 10 by antigen detection (one by both); all cases were confirmed by PCR. The most commonly detected viruses were RSV (n=48), PV (n=41) and hMPV (n=41), but single infections occurred in only 18, 17 and 8 cases, respectively (table 4).
Detection of a viral pathogen by conventional IFA and cell culture techniques was infrequent, with only 2 of 48 RSV infections and 6 of 27 influenza cases. The RT-PCR technique identified 32 RSV cases. The microneutralisation serology for RSV and HI for influenza detected seroconversion in 20 of 184 (10.8%) and 26 of 211 (12.8%) adults with paired sera, respectively. RT-PCR was the only test applied for hMPV, PV and coronavirus diagnosis, resulting in the detection of 41 (11.5%), 41 (11.5%) and 20 (4.5%) cases, respectively (table 4).
During the 36-month survey, respiratory viruses were circulating with clear predominance of RSV during the three winter seasons (May–July) (figure 1); influenza viruses presented as an epidemic in autumn/winter and parainfluenza viruses had higher prevalence during the autumn months. This epidemiology is consistent with the patterns previously reported in Chile.10 CAP peaked during the winter months. It was influenced by the epidemiology observed with S pneumoniae, RSV and influenza virus. Other agents were endemic throughout the year (figure 1).
Monthly distribution of 356 adults presenting with community-acquired pneumonia, according to infectious agent identified in Santiago, Chile, February 2005 to December 2007. (A) Cases with and without a detectable infectious agent. (B) Cases associated with a bacterial pathogen (Streptococcus pneumonia (Sp), Mycoplasma Pneumonia (Myco), Chlamydia pneumonia (Chlam). (C) Cases associated with a viral pathogen ( respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza (Flu), picornavirus (PV), coronavirus (HCoV), metapneumovirus (hMPV)).
The analysis of demographic and clinical parameters failed to demonstrate a relationship between infection classification (bacteria, virus or mixed coinfection) and illness severity outcome. Furthermore, the presence of multiple pathogens did not contribute to more severe disease (data not shown). Fine's severity score applied at admission also did not display differences among the pathogenic groupings (table 5).
The aetiology of CAP in adults is not well understood. We undertook this prospective study over a 3-year period in Santiago to determine if comprehensive use of conventional and molecular diagnostics would improve the aetiological identification of adult CAP and to determine if the aetiological agent impacted disease severity. An aetiological agent was identified in 65% of cases. S pneumoniae and RSV were the most common bacterial and viral pathogens identified. Single and coinfections occurred in 139 (39%) and 93 (26%) CAP cases, respectively. Potentially vaccine-preventable pathogens (S pneumonia and influenza virus) were involved in 102 (28.7%) of the 356 CAP cases. The analysis was done globally, comparing groups with and without a detectable infectious agent and by infection classification (viral, bacterial and mixed viral and bacterial) because sole infection by a few major pathogens was uncommon.
Adult CAP was observed year round, with distinct winter seasonality. Outbreaks of S pneumoniae, RSV and influenza contributed to the increase in adult CAP during the winter months. Effective vaccines are available against influenza and S pneumoniae. Increased use of these vaccines could reduce the rates of adult CAP, in particular during the winter months. In this study information on vaccination history was not recorded. Historically vaccination against influenza and S pneumoniae in adults has not been well accepted by this population, even though there are existing national recommendations for vaccinating older adults and at-risk groups.
Comprehensive use of molecular diagnostics, serological assays, urinary antigen tests, and induced sputum and blood cultures improved the overall detection of an infectious agent in adults presenting with CAP. Viral and the atypical bacteria detection were as frequent as the classical S pneumoniae. There were no antecedent symptoms or signs that could be associated with one specific aetiological agent. In addition, chest radiograph findings could not define the aetiology.
The identification of a bacterial agent using sputum and blood cultures was infrequent, and the detection of a bacterial pathogen was improved with the use of the urinary antigen assay for S pneumoniae. The implementation of molecular diagnostic technology has enhanced and broadened the spectrum of potential aetiological agents because of the improved identification of known agents and the recognition of new agents associated with respiratory illnesses.33 ,34 In virology, molecular techniques are extensively used and for some agents they constitute the principal method for identification (ie, hMPV, PV, coronavirus). Furthermore, the diminished load and shorter duration of viral shedding that occurs in adults compared with children makes the use of highly sensitive diagnostic tools necessary in adults. For atypical bacteria, PCR should be used as the primary diagnostic technique; unfortunately, its application is often restricted to major academic and diagnostic centres.
To our surprise, we were unable to find a relationship between illness severity and major pathogenic grouping or infection classification. Most of the agents detected occurred more frequently with other pathogens than as the sole pathogen. We detected many infectious agents using new diagnostic technology, but the translation of this finding was not clear. The detection of traditional pathogens, like S pneumoniae and atypical bacteria, could explain the clinical outcome, but the detection of RSV and hMPV, recognised viral respiratory pathogens in the paediatric population, must be carefully considered in adults. The identification of other viruses such as rhinoviruses and coronaviruses makes it more difficult to assign an aetiological interpretation because asymptomatic infections and prolonged viral shedding can also occur. The frequent detection of two or more infectious agents could be the more likely situation in CAP compared with the classical assignation of a single agent to a pathogenic outcome.34 Clinical or radiological features are not characteristic of S pneumoniae CAP. In this study nearly 50% of S pneumoniae cases occurred as coinfections. This finding suggests that the classical presentation of pneumoccocal CAP as the sole pathogen might not be correct and that other pathogens are likely to contribute to the disease. Today the use of more sensitive diagnostic technology is rendering it difficult to make a simple association between agent and illness.
In summary, factors such as age and comorbidities are relevant to the severity of CAP. Despite improvements in identifying an aetiological agent associated with CAP, we were unable to demonstrate a clinical significance during the acute process. The relevant detection of classic, atypical bacteria and viruses should be considered in the initial empirical antimicrobial intervention. Atypical bacteria were detected in approximately 20% of cases, justifying antimicrobial coverage. The seasonality of viral respiratory agents should also influence the recommendation for influenza antiviral therapy.
Viruses and atypical bacteria are detected as frequently as S pneumoniae in patients with CAP if modern diagnostic technology is applied.
We were unable to demonstrate that either type of infection (bacterial vs viral) or number of pathogens (sole vs coinfections) adversely affected clinical outcome.
The detection of multiple infectious agents in adult CAP is common and should be considered in the selection of empirical antimicrobial therapy.
Vaccination against influenza and S pneumoniae can reduce adult CAP admission, especially during the winter season.
The authors thank Ms Angelica Espinoza for helpful assistance in hospital Clinico U de Chile and Letisha Aideyan, Luis Torres and Cristian Moreno for helpful technical assistance.
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Presented in part: Poster in XXXIII Congreso Chileno de Microbiología, Olmué, Chile, November 2011.
Funding This work was supported by the Fondo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (FONDECYT) (grant number 1050734); and the Fondo Nacional de Investigación en Salud (FONIS) (grant number SA04 I 2084).
Ethics approval All cases included completed a duly signed consent form. The study was approved by the Universidad de Chile and Health Services Research and Ethics Committee. Also two National Research Institutions approved the study: FONIS SA04 I 2084 and FONDECYT 1050734.


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Moving tabs promote hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. Simple text makes it easy for children to practice early language comprehension as parents read to them. As they emulate the silly animal sounds on each page, children will develop oral motor strength.


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Q: Undefined reference when using SDL_ttf I am having issues with SDL_ttf, I am new in this type of library so the code below is from https://www.libsdl.org/projects/SDL_ttf/release/SDL2_ttf-2.0.15.tar.gz -> showfont.c
/*
  showfont:  An example of using the SDL_ttf library with 2D graphics.
  Copyright (C) 2001-2019 Sam Lantinga <slouken@libsdl.org>

  This software is provided 'as-is', without any express or implied
  warranty.  In no event will the authors be held liable for any damages
  arising from the use of this software.

  Permission is granted to anyone to use this software for any purpose,
  including commercial applications, and to alter it and redistribute it
  freely, subject to the following restrictions:

  1. The origin of this software must not be misrepresented; you must not
     claim that you wrote the original software. If you use this software
     in a product, an acknowledgment in the product documentation would be
     appreciated but is not required.
  2. Altered source versions must be plainly marked as such, and must not be
     misrepresented as being the original software.
  3. This notice may not be removed or altered from any source distribution.
*/

/* A simple program to test the text rendering feature of the TTF library */

#include <stdlib.h>
#include <stdio.h>
#include <string.h>

#include "SDL2/SDL.h"
#include "SDL_ttf.h"

#define DEFAULT_PTSIZE  18
#define DEFAULT_TEXT    "The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog"
#define WIDTH   640
#define HEIGHT  480

#define TTF_SHOWFONT_USAGE \
"Usage: %s [-solid] [-shaded] [-blended] [-utf8|-unicode] [-b] [-i] [-u] [-s] [-outline size] [-hintlight|-hintmono|-hintnone] [-nokerning] [-fgcol r,g,b,a] [-bgcol r,g,b,a] <font>.ttf [ptsize] [text]\n"

typedef enum
{
    TextRenderSolid,
    TextRenderShaded,
    TextRenderBlended
} TextRenderMethod;

typedef struct {
    SDL_Texture *caption;
    SDL_Rect captionRect;
    SDL_Texture *message;
    SDL_Rect messageRect;
} Scene;

static void draw_scene(SDL_Renderer *renderer, Scene *scene)
{
    /* Clear the background to background color */
    SDL_SetRenderDrawColor(renderer, 0xFF, 0xFF, 0xFF, 0xFF);
    SDL_RenderClear(renderer);

    SDL_RenderCopy(renderer, scene->caption, NULL, &scene->captionRect);
    SDL_RenderCopy(renderer, scene->message, NULL, &scene->messageRect);
    SDL_RenderPresent(renderer);
}

static void cleanup(int exitcode)
{
    TTF_Quit();
    SDL_Quit();
    exit(exitcode);
}

int main(int argc, char *argv[])
{
    char *argv0 = argv[0];
    SDL_Window *window;
    SDL_Renderer *renderer;
    TTF_Font *font;
    SDL_Surface *text = NULL;
    Scene scene;
    int ptsize;
    int i, done;
    SDL_Color white = { 0xFF, 0xFF, 0xFF, 0 };
    SDL_Color black = { 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0 };
    SDL_Color *forecol;
    SDL_Color *backcol;
    SDL_Event event;
    TextRenderMethod rendermethod;
    int renderstyle;
    int outline;
    int hinting;
    int kerning;
    int dump;
    enum {
        RENDER_LATIN1,
        RENDER_UTF8,
        RENDER_UNICODE
    } rendertype;
    char *message, string[128];

    /* Look for special execution mode */
    dump = 0;
    /* Look for special rendering types */
    rendermethod = TextRenderShaded;
    renderstyle = TTF_STYLE_NORMAL;
    rendertype = RENDER_LATIN1;
    outline = 0;
    hinting = TTF_HINTING_NORMAL;
    kerning = 1;
    /* Default is black and white */
    forecol = &black;
    backcol = &white;
    for (i=1; argv[i] && argv[i][0] == '-'; ++i) {
        if (strcmp(argv[i], "-solid") == 0) {
            rendermethod = TextRenderSolid;
        } else
        if (strcmp(argv[i], "-shaded") == 0) {
            rendermethod = TextRenderShaded;
        } else
        if (strcmp(argv[i], "-blended") == 0) {
            rendermethod = TextRenderBlended;
        } else
        if (strcmp(argv[i], "-utf8") == 0) {
            rendertype = RENDER_UTF8;
        } else
        if (strcmp(argv[i], "-unicode") == 0) {
            rendertype = RENDER_UNICODE;
        } else
        if (strcmp(argv[i], "-b") == 0) {
            renderstyle |= TTF_STYLE_BOLD;
        } else
        if (strcmp(argv[i], "-i") == 0) {
            renderstyle |= TTF_STYLE_ITALIC;
        } else
        if (strcmp(argv[i], "-u") == 0) {
            renderstyle |= TTF_STYLE_UNDERLINE;
        } else
        if (strcmp(argv[i], "-s") == 0) {
            renderstyle |= TTF_STYLE_STRIKETHROUGH;
        } else
        if (strcmp(argv[i], "-outline") == 0) {
            if (sscanf (argv[++i], "%d", &outline) != 1) {
                fprintf(stderr, TTF_SHOWFONT_USAGE, argv0);
                return(1);
            }
        } else
        if (strcmp(argv[i], "-hintlight") == 0) {
            hinting = TTF_HINTING_LIGHT;
        } else
        if (strcmp(argv[i], "-hintmono") == 0) {
            hinting = TTF_HINTING_MONO;
        } else
        if (strcmp(argv[i], "-hintnone") == 0) {
            hinting = TTF_HINTING_NONE;
        } else
        if (strcmp(argv[i], "-nokerning") == 0) {
            kerning = 0;
        } else
        if (strcmp(argv[i], "-dump") == 0) {
            dump = 1;
        } else
        if (strcmp(argv[i], "-fgcol") == 0) {
            int r, g, b, a = 0xFF;
            if (sscanf (argv[++i], "%d,%d,%d,%d", &r, &g, &b, &a) < 3) {
                fprintf(stderr, TTF_SHOWFONT_USAGE, argv0);
                return(1);
            }
            forecol->r = (Uint8)r;
            forecol->g = (Uint8)g;
            forecol->b = (Uint8)b;
            forecol->a = (Uint8)a;
        } else
        if (strcmp(argv[i], "-bgcol") == 0) {
            int r, g, b, a = 0xFF;
            if (sscanf (argv[++i], "%d,%d,%d,%d", &r, &g, &b, &a) < 3) {
                fprintf(stderr, TTF_SHOWFONT_USAGE, argv0);
                return(1);
            }
            backcol->r = (Uint8)r;
            backcol->g = (Uint8)g;
            backcol->b = (Uint8)b;
            backcol->a = (Uint8)a;
        } else {
            fprintf(stderr, TTF_SHOWFONT_USAGE, argv0);
            return(1);
        }
    }
    argv += i;
    argc -= i;

    /* Check usage */
    if (!argv[0]) {
        fprintf(stderr, TTF_SHOWFONT_USAGE, argv0);
        return(1);
    }

    /* Initialize the TTF library */
    if (TTF_Init() < 0) {
        fprintf(stderr, "Couldn't initialize TTF: %s\n",SDL_GetError());
        SDL_Quit();
        return(2);
    }

    /* Open the font file with the requested point size */
    ptsize = 0;
    if (argc > 1) {
        ptsize = atoi(argv[1]);
    }
    if (ptsize == 0) {
        i = 2;
        ptsize = DEFAULT_PTSIZE;
    } else {
        i = 3;
    }
    font = TTF_OpenFont(argv[0], ptsize);
    if (font == NULL) {
        fprintf(stderr, "Couldn't load %d pt font from %s: %s\n",
                    ptsize, argv[0], SDL_GetError());
        cleanup(2);
    }
    TTF_SetFontStyle(font, renderstyle);
    TTF_SetFontOutline(font, outline);
    TTF_SetFontKerning(font, kerning);
    TTF_SetFontHinting(font, hinting);

    if(dump) {
        for(i = 48; i < 123; i++) {
            SDL_Surface* glyph = NULL;

            glyph = TTF_RenderGlyph_Shaded(font, i, *forecol, *backcol);

            if(glyph) {
                char outname[64];
                SDL_snprintf(outname, sizeof(outname), "glyph-%d.bmp", i);
                SDL_SaveBMP(glyph, outname);
            }

        }
        cleanup(0);
    }

    /* Create a window */
    if (SDL_CreateWindowAndRenderer(WIDTH, HEIGHT, 0, &window, &renderer) < 0) {
        fprintf(stderr, "SDL_CreateWindowAndRenderer() failed: %s\n", SDL_GetError());
        cleanup(2);
    }

    /* Show which font file we're looking at */
    SDL_snprintf(string, sizeof(string), "Font file: %s", argv[0]);  /* possible overflow */
    switch (rendermethod) {
    case TextRenderSolid:
        text = TTF_RenderText_Solid(font, string, *forecol);
        break;
    case TextRenderShaded:
        text = TTF_RenderText_Shaded(font, string, *forecol, *backcol);
        break;
    case TextRenderBlended:
        text = TTF_RenderText_Blended(font, string, *forecol);
        break;
    }
    if (text != NULL) {
        scene.captionRect.x = 4;
        scene.captionRect.y = 4;
        scene.captionRect.w = text->w;
        scene.captionRect.h = text->h;
        scene.caption = SDL_CreateTextureFromSurface(renderer, text);
        SDL_FreeSurface(text);
    }

    /* Render and center the message */
    if (argc > 2) {
        message = argv[2];
    } else {
        message = DEFAULT_TEXT;
    }
    switch (rendertype) {
        case RENDER_LATIN1:
            switch (rendermethod) {
            case TextRenderSolid:
                text = TTF_RenderText_Solid(font, message, *forecol);
                break;
            case TextRenderShaded:
                text = TTF_RenderText_Shaded(font, message, *forecol, *backcol);
                break;
            case TextRenderBlended:
                text = TTF_RenderText_Blended(font, message, *forecol);
                break;
            }
            break;

        case RENDER_UTF8:
            switch (rendermethod) {
            case TextRenderSolid:
                text = TTF_RenderUTF8_Solid(font, message, *forecol);
                break;
            case TextRenderShaded:
                text = TTF_RenderUTF8_Shaded(font, message, *forecol, *backcol);
                break;
            case TextRenderBlended:
                text = TTF_RenderUTF8_Blended(font, message, *forecol);
                break;
            }
            break;

        case RENDER_UNICODE:
        {
            Uint16 *unicode_text = SDL_iconv_utf8_ucs2(message);
            switch (rendermethod) {
            case TextRenderSolid:
                text = TTF_RenderUNICODE_Solid(font, unicode_text, *forecol);
                break;
            case TextRenderShaded:
                text = TTF_RenderUNICODE_Shaded(font, unicode_text, *forecol, *backcol);
                break;
            case TextRenderBlended:
                text = TTF_RenderUNICODE_Blended(font, unicode_text, *forecol);
                break;
            }
            SDL_free(unicode_text);
        }
        break;
    }
    if (text == NULL) {
        fprintf(stderr, "Couldn't render text: %s\n", SDL_GetError());
        TTF_CloseFont(font);
        cleanup(2);
    }
    scene.messageRect.x = (WIDTH - text->w)/2;
    scene.messageRect.y = (HEIGHT - text->h)/2;
    scene.messageRect.w = text->w;
    scene.messageRect.h = text->h;
    scene.message = SDL_CreateTextureFromSurface(renderer, text);
    printf("Font is generally %d big, and string is %d big\n",
                        TTF_FontHeight(font), text->h);

    draw_scene(renderer, &scene);

    /* Wait for a keystroke, and blit text on mouse press */
    done = 0;
    while (!done) {
        if (SDL_WaitEvent(&event) < 0) {
            fprintf(stderr, "SDL_PullEvent() error: %s\n",
                                SDL_GetError());
            done = 1;
            continue;
        }
        switch (event.type) {
            case SDL_MOUSEBUTTONDOWN:
                scene.messageRect.x = event.button.x - text->w/2;
                scene.messageRect.y = event.button.y - text->h/2;
                scene.messageRect.w = text->w;
                scene.messageRect.h = text->h;
                draw_scene(renderer, &scene);
                break;

            case SDL_KEYDOWN:
            case SDL_QUIT:
                done = 1;
                break;
            default:
                break;
        }
    }
    SDL_FreeSurface(text);
    TTF_CloseFont(font);
    SDL_DestroyTexture(scene.caption);
    SDL_DestroyTexture(scene.message);
    cleanup(0);

    /* Not reached, but fixes compiler warnings */
    return 0;
}

/* vi: set ts=4 sw=4 expandtab: */

And when I build in CodeBlocks it gives me the following build log:
g++ -L/usr/lib -o bin/Debug/a obj/Debug/main.o  -lSDL2 -lSDL2_ttf -lSDL2 -lSDL2_ttf
/usr/lib/libSDL2_ttf.so: undefined reference to `SDL_RWclose'
/usr/lib/libSDL2_ttf.so: undefined reference to `SDL_RWread'
/usr/lib/libSDL2_ttf.so: undefined reference to `SDL_RWtell'
/usr/lib/libSDL2_ttf.so: undefined reference to `SDL_RWseek'
/usr/lib/libSDL2_ttf.so: undefined reference to `SDL_RWsize'
collect2: error: ld returned 1 exit status

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You are gung-ho to move forward with your divorce, but your spouse is dragging his/her feet. You have heard about the benefits of divorce mediation- it can save you time and money and is better for the kids. Great, where can I sign up? But when you call the divorce mediator you are told that mediation requires both husband and wife to attend together. Your spouse has refused to accept that a divorce is happening and will not agree to any part of a divorce, including attending mediation sessions. Now what?
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This weekend West Ham visit the 2017 city of culture, the home to Britain's oldest living man (who was 109 this week); a city with three professional football teams, although two use the oval ball. We are the only Premier League team without a point in the last three games, and need to reverse our recent form to ensure we don't get dragged into the end of season relegation dogfight.
At last the Premier League is back. OK I know it is only a fortnight since our last game, but it seems like an age, especially when you have sat through the tedium of England trying to break down the world-renowned defence of Lithuania. Fortunately, one of our ex-players, Jermaine Defoe, knows how to put the ball in the net.
And talking of tedium I am well and truly brassed off by the continual coverage on TV of the forthcoming (in about two years time at least) UK exit from the EU. I know this may well be momentous in our history, but I get very bored by news programmes showing the letter from our Prime Minister making its way to Brussels via the Channel Tunnel, and the continual speculation of how the negotiations might go. Let us just wait and see. And the jargon! Hard Brexit, soft Brexit, extreme Brexit, trigger, Article 50. I think I've heard the word "trigger" more times in the last few weeks than if I watched a whole box set of all the Only Fools and Horses episodes, or a re-run of all the Roy Rogers western films (ask an oldie!).
So what is the connection between our visit to Hull and Brexit? Although we only began the formal process of withdrawal from the EU with the triggering of Article 50 last Wednesday, one of the issues that will need to be resolved and agreed as part of the negotiations is the right of EU nationals to live and work in the UK. Some Premier League clubs might be affected more than others if we end up with a "hard Brexit".
To date this season, 38% of Premier League appearances have been by non-UK EU nationals. But there is a massive variation by club. Chelsea top the list with 74%, followed by Manchester City with 59%, and then ourselves with 57%. On the face of it, when I look at our squad I find it hard to reconcile these figures, but according to http://www.football.london, that is the case. On the other hand, our opponents this weekend, Hull, would potentially be the least affected, as, along with Burnley, only 5% of appearances have been by non-UK EU nationals. The numbers may appear higher than one might expect, but a number of players have EU dual nationality e.g. Luiz (Chelsea) Brazilian / Portuguese, and in time these may be affected. To be honest, I can't see it being an issue, but some believe it might. Again, we'll just have to wait and see.
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And finally, as a long term advocate of video assistant referees, I was pleased with the successful use of technology (as part of the official trial of its use), in the Spain victory over France in the international friendly in Paris this week. Firstly, Griezmann scored a goal for France which was offside, but the linesman didn't raise his flag. The goal was disallowed by the video assistant who could see clearly that he was offside. Secondly, the reverse happened, as Spain's second goal was flagged for offside (wrongly as seen on video), and the goal was awarded quite correctly. Video technology detractors are worried about the potential effect on the flow of the game, but both decisions were made in an instant and didn't affect the flow whatsoever. What is more, two incorrect decisions which would have had an important effect on the result of the game were overturned. FIFA are considering the introduction of video technology in time for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. It can't come soon enough in the Premier League in my opinion. How many additional points might we have gained in the last two or three seasons if it had been in use?


New figures released today show that Harwell's EnergyTec Cluster has grown 17 percent since its launch in May 2018 and now includes 35 industry, academic and public organisations working on the Campus, collectively employing over 900 people.
The figures were announced at the Clean Energy Conference being held at Harwell Campus. The figures also showed that a further 26 companies, which started off in Harwell's Space or HealthTec Clusters, now also focus on the energy sector as a major market for their innovative technologies. With a focus on energy storage, battery technologies and carbon neutral alternatives to fossil fuels, the technologies emerging from these 61 organisations will influence every aspect of life across work, travel and recreation, improving the environment and developing sustainable alternatives for the future.
The EnergyTec Cluster counts multinational organisations including Siemens and EDF Energy among its cohort, consultants such as Ricardo Energy & Environment, and fast-growing start-ups such as Zap&Go and MIRICO. The Faraday Institution, which has received a £74m investment from the UK Government to accelerate battery technology in the UK, sits at the heart of the Cluster alongside open access facilities Diamond Lightsource and ISIS Neutron & Muon Source, part of STFC's Rutherford Appleton Laboratory.
"Harwell Campus's uniqueness lies in its cross-industry collaboration. The 26 organisations from the Space and Health Clusters that now have technologies or applications being used in the energy sector are testament to the powerful advantage of working in close proximity with organisations that have nothing to do with your original market." explains Dr Barbara Ghinelli, Cluster and Campus Business Development Director at Harwell Campus for the UKRI Science and Technology Facilities Council, "Through shared learning and collaboration, however, new business opportunities are identified and innovative solutions to long standing problems are created".
One company that has benefited from collaboration is STFC RAL Space spin-out, MIRICO. Its laser gas sensing technology, originally designed to measure atmospheric constituents in space, has been found to have commercial ground-based applications. MIRICO's technology can more accurately measure atmospheric pollutants for a variety of environmental and industrial applications including energy companies.
The Campus, which in total has 200 organisations employing 5,500 people focuses on successfully commercialising scientific research and new technologies through clusters in the major markets of Space, Health and Energy.
You can read more about the Cluster on the Harwell Campus web site.


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Ім'я Яким
Яки́м — українське чоловіче ім'я, офіційна форма від канонічної Йоаким.

Відомі особи
 Яким Сомко (бл.1619 — 1663) — український військовий, політичний і державний діяч.
 Яким (лірник) (ХІХ ст.) — лірник.
 Яким Ярема (1884—1964) — український психолог, філософ, мовознавець і літературознавець, педагог і культурно-освітній діяч.

Прізвища від імені Яким
 Якиміщак Дмитро (1888—1958) — учитель, адвокат, посол родом з села Заріччя, Надвірнянського повіту.

 Якименко
 Якимець
 Якимів (значення)
 Якимов
 Якимович
 Якимченко
 Якимчук

Географічні назви (топоніми)

 Якименки — село в Недригайлівському районі Сумської області в Україні.
 Якимів Яр — село в Україні, в Ширяївському районі Одеської області.
 Якимове — село Великобагачанського району Полтавської області
 Якимчиці — село в Україні, в Городоцькому районі Львівської області.
 Якимівка (значення)
 Якимівське (значення)

Мистецтво

Фільми
  — чеська кінокомедія 1974 року режисера .

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AIESEC is a global non-governmental platform where young people can become volunteers and interns anywhere in the world. Whether you want to go abroad as an intern or a volunteer or prefer to join us as a team member, AIESEC Stockholm is the right place to start with!
AIESEC has collaborations with many non-profit organizations around the world. You can find plenty of volunteering placements in variety of fields for the time up to 6 months. It's a chance of pushing yourself forward, enhance your skills and your personal experience. From what other AIESEC volunteers say, this is one of those trips you will never forget.
This spring we are recruiting for our local AIESEC team! I encourage you to become one of the people who make things happen, gain valuable leadership experience, expand your social network and work on your communication skills! But being part of the team provides you with priceless competences in a fun, yet responsible environment and increases your chances in passing future job interviews, even through AIESEC. We need YOU!
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An interview-based news report about how automation is coming to large farm machinery (such as tractors) worldwide.
An online report on the Heidelberg Laureate Forum, which gathers recipients of the world's most prestigious math and computer science awards (Turing, Fields, Abel, Nevanlinna) with 200 advanced young researchers. Includes two original photos.
Coverage of DARPA's Cyber Grand Challenge, a competition in Las Vegas where seven teams trained computers to hack each other for over three million dollars in prizes. Here's the video I produced at this event.


A reporter from a Houston TV station was filming his stand-up at Super Bowl media day. "Talk about a media frenzy!" the reporter said into the camera. "I can barely even move around this place!" To demonstrate that, he made a faux-dramatic lurch toward his camera, as if a New York subway car had hocked him up and spit him onto a platform.
Cut. The reporter and cameraman spoke — they decided they should do another take.
"Talk about a media frenzy!" the reporter said in the same frenzied register. "I can barely even move around this place!" He made another lurch toward the camera.
I happened to be standing nearby. I looked at the space around the reporter. There was several feet of open space surrounding him. The spacing equivalent would have been a New York subway car at 10 a.m. on a Saturday, somewhere near the end of the line. The reporter was making a bid to be the heir to the Today show's heroic canoeing correspondent, who braved six inches of roaring waters in the name of journalism. Talk about a media frenzy! Talk about a meta exercise! It was Super Bowl media day!
Media day poses a quandary to non-idiots: What are we supposed to do, anyway? The gags have been done. The world-weariness has been affected. We're trapped in a kind of leaguewide Reddit AMA, with enough "funny" questions to pulverize even the linebackers. What one does — or so I told myself — is try to find something that seems real.
The first thing I learned: You don't need to be media to attend Super Bowl media day. The NFL sold tickets to the public this year for $28.50 apiece. When I got to the US Airways Center (home of the Phoenix Suns), the paying non-media were walking through the front doors while we non-paying media were told to use the back. There is a lesson there somewhere.
What does a ticket buy you? According to the NFL, fans would "sit in the stands in the arena and watch thousands of media from around the world interview members of the participating Super Bowl teams on the floor." As it turned out, the league put video feeds of the interviews on the big screen. Fans used radio headsets to listen to Earl Thomas on Channel 1, Russell Wilson on Channel 2. It was like the setup at 24 Hour Fitness before they put individual TVs on every treadmill. "Fans also will have access to concession and merchandise stands throughout the day," the NFL added.
Before the Seahawks players entered the arena, NFL Network "personalities" like Michael Irvin and Terrell Davis patrolled the floor like pit bosses. (This season, Irvin started giving motivational speeches in Week 1, and continued through the Pro Bowl, and was probably motivating someone to do god knows what on Tuesday.) The players came in through a WWE-style entrance to arena rock, proving that in 2015 no player can change rooms unless the act is set to music.
Indeed, the rest of the Seahawks were shoved out on a kind of media day vision quest, wherein they wandered the arena floor hoping to bump into a reporter. Why, yes, the look on their faces said when they saw you, I'd be happy to expound on your thesis. "Somebody asked me why McDonald's doesn't sell hot dogs," a back-up guard named Alvin Bailey said. OK, maybe not that thesis.
But for all the sorting into haves and have-nots, media day also has a democratizing effect. Players whom the press studiously ignores during the season find themselves besieged by Danish TV reporters and local news guys who just need "sound" from someone in a uniform. How many interviews do you do on average each week of the regular season? I asked Tarvaris Jackson, the Seahawks back-up quarterback.
And how many have you done in the last 15 minutes?
As to the media: They are what they thought we were. Lurch Man was matched and then some by Barrel Boy — yes, a shirtless man wearing a barrel — from local radio station KNIX. I could imagine Barrel Boy on the air the next day, talking about his "embarrassing" time at media day, while a fart noise played in the background.
There was the Finger Puppet Gal. Tarvaris Jackson was asked to repeat a quote from The Hunger Games. (He has not seen The Hunger Games.) An Australian reporter asked a player, "Are you famous? Can you explain to me what the hell Deflategate is?" Another reporter told a player, "Check this out, I've got a little test for you … " (The player's eyes grew wide.) David Feherty from the Golf Channel was there, searching, he said, for something other than the "white stiffs" he sees on the course.
I waited while Marcus Burley, a defensive back who has yet to make a tackle in the postseason, finished up with a reporter.
I felt a tap on my shoulder.
"You waiting for him?" a TV reporter asked.
Yeah, I said, but I'll be quick.
A few blocks over, the league had erected an exhibit called the NFL Experience. (Paid name: The NFL Experience Engineered by GMC.) It raised a question: Where would you have to go on this earth not to experience the NFL? What federally administered tribal area? I came upon the building after dark. It was bathed in a purple, supernal light. Rousing music played — it was like getting in line at Space Mountain and hearing the same score for an hour. Apparently, this had actually been a problem earlier at the NFL Experience, when crowds clogged the building. "It's the NFL long-line experience," one mom told the Arizona Republic.
Before we die, there will be an NFL theme park. In fact, an executive for the Pro Football Hall of Fame recently proposed a version for Canton, Ohio, in which actual elderly NFL retirees would live in a nearby "village." "We've been using an analogy," he said, "the Disney World of football." It at least makes you long for a bloody Westworld fantasia in which Carl Eller and Raymond Berry would rise up and kill the tourists.
Until then, we've got the NFL Experience. Here, TV images of NFL Network personalities — some of the same ones who'd been on the arena floor at media day — explain the rules of the attractions to you as C-3PO does at Star Tours.
Go to a big sporting event and you inevitably wind up at a trade show. The non-contact parts of the NFL Experience showed off the league's wares. There were Super Bowl rings under jeweler's glass; a bored-looking Knile Davis waiting to sign autographs; a newly relevant football-manufacturing clinic from Wilson; and an exhibit called Football Operations, which explored in narcotizing detail topics like NFL field certification. All that was missing was an animatronic Ernie Accorsi offering you a no-cut contract.
On a raised platform, the NFL had created exhibits honoring each league commissioner's tenure. I gravitated to "Roger Goodell: 2006 – Present." There were tchotchkes: a Peyton Manning jersey and a box of Jerome Bettis World Championship Crunch. But most interesting was the text describing Goodell's reign: "In recent years the NFL has addressed a wide range of issues, including player health and safety, the medical needs of retired players, personal conduct, revenue sharing, stadium construction, media innovation, and international development." It's the language of a presidential library, and I'd give a month's salary to see the track-changes version of that sentence.
Just as athletes now must enter a room to music, every event even tangentially related to sports must feature at least two people trying to "pump up" the crowd. The NFL Experience was no different.
Whuh? I didn't have time to ask, because after he reacted, Sanders quickly darted away.
I had to get away from anything meta, anything buckled to a corporate sponsor. A shooting competition featuring Old West firearms seemed promising. I drove north to the town of Carefree. Greater Phoenix is a metropolis of smiles and happy sighs: Carefree, Surprise, and (the best yet) El Mirage.
I found the shooting range but no cowboys. "I think you got misinformed," a 60-year-old man said. The man was holding his dentures in the palm of his hand. He placed them in his mouth, and, with that action complete, offered himself to me as a substitute. He was a cowboy, unbranded.
Gary Stevens is a modern cowboy. He travels in a 34-foot trailer with a DirecTV dish. He buys Cheez-Its in bulk at Costco. But Stevens maintains a sartorial commitment to the Old West. When I met him, he was wearing a black bowler hat with a band made by a "full-blooded" Navajo, alligator-skin suspenders with sterling silver clips, and a holster. He opened a compartment on the side of his trailer and produced his cowboy gun. He'd stored it there the night before.
What's your drink of choice? I asked.
But then, I reminded him, you have to taste the Diet Rite.
"That's 45-caliber Ruger Vaquero," Stevens said, putting the gun in my hand. "It's named after the Mexican cowboy. It's pretty good." The pistol was heavy, even after Stevens had emptied of it of six live bullets.
Are you accurate with this thing? I asked.
Stevens summers in Panguitch, Utah, a cheap-motel stop on the way to Bryce Canyon. He makes very fine shotgun-shell pouches out of materials like stingray, elephant, and alligator. He was the owner of a beloved dog named Rat Dog (1992-2010) and he can produce, almost unbelievably, a picture of Rat Dog being held by country singer Barbara Mandrell. His trailer has bumper stickers that read "Obamacare: Bend Over & Cough" and "I Carry A Gun, A Cop Is Too Heavy." He crunched a few Cheez-Its in his hand and threw them to some nearby sparrows.
Our conversation was punctuated by the pop-pop of men shooting trap at the gun range nearby. They were the sort of elderly men who wait in the parking lot of a muni golf course 30 minutes before the earliest tee time. Stevens and I walked over to the range and looked at the obliterated Day-Glo orange clay targets they'd left behind. It was like a thousand highway traffic cones had self-combusted. Twenty-foot-high saguaro cacti loomed over our heads; we could see the Bradshaw Mountains on the horizon.
Are you going to watch the Super Bowl? I asked the cowboy.


The most difficult part of running a business is taking the idea and turning it into a real business. However, there are many aspects involved in keeping a business running beyond getting it off the ground. Protecting all of your financial investment in the business requires setting up the appropriate insurance for the type of business that you run. Unlike picking up insurance in your personal life, figuring out the insurance policies that your business needs varies. An experienced insurance company is able to guide you through the policies that best fit your needs.
A business owner's policy is a good place to start, as this covers most of your basic needs outside of general liability. This policy covers aspects of business such as covering commercial vehicles, protecting your workplace against crime, and getting business interruption insurance.
Data breach insurance is a newer type of insurance coverage that focuses on the potential for hacking and cyber crime to disrupt your business. Identity theft is a major concern these days, and if you deal with customer data that is sensitive, it's important to make sure that you protect the financial liability of the company with this.
Worker's compensation is a must-have insurance option if you have employees, as you don't want to pay out of pocket for damages if your employees get injured while they are on the job. Additionally, if you have employees and not contractors, you are legally obligated to hold this insurance or you receive large fines and fees from the state that you do business in. This is one of the most important types of insurance you need to pick up.
The beauty of life in an RV is that it provided home away from home. You have a little of everything in there: a bed, art work, kitchen supplies, family photos, television, stereo, and other creature comforts that make you glad to snuggle in at night.
As you look for RV coverage in Montclair, CA we ask that you keep in mind how much your "home away from home" means to you. Some people are comfortable with basic liability coverage, while others need more. Knowing that every client is different, our agents can help you find coverage that gives you peace of mind at a price you can afford.
We all know that there are few places like California when it come to RV life. In one day you can leave a snowy mountain campground and find yourself along the northern shores of Malibu, nestled in among other RVs. We fully understand why someone would want to get behind the wheel and take off on the open road.
Before heading out on the road, take a moment to make sure your policy is up-to-date and that your coverage is still adequate. While you're at it, take a few minutes to check our online quote feature for auto and homeowners insurance. Side-by-side you can see what different carriers offer and get an idea of whether your current policies are precisely what you want them to be.
There is something about stepping into an RV that causes stress to melt away. Help keep yourself in that peaceful state of mind by making sure that all your insurance coverage needs are met.
We're not one of those agencies that only wants to deal with you via Internet. Call us anytime with any questions you may have.
The insurance motorbike coverage that you need in Pomona, CA can seem complicated, but there are ways to narrow down the policies based on the type of plan that you are considering. By recognizing the options that are available, you can find the plan that is best for your goals and concerns.
Basic policies that are required by the state focus on liability rather than personal protection. The plans will pay for any damage to property that you cause or injuries that occur when you cause an accident.
Although the minimum standards are limited, you can purchase more than the minimum to protect other drivers. Generally, the liability protection is a place to start so that you meet the state laws, but you can purchase additional protection to keep your motorcycle safe from possible problems.
If you are not sure about a comprehensive plan, then you can add specific coverage to the basic plan. The specific coverage that you may want to add can vary, so you can compare options and look at the choices before you add to the plan. Generally, collision coverage and theft protection are useful additions.
A comprehensive policy is designed to address most of your concerns, but it will not always cover every situation. Read the plan before you assume that accessories, a crash and similar problems are addressed. A theft, damage from a storm or a tree branch that falls on the motorcycle is usually covered in a comprehensive policy.
Options that are available to protect your motorcycle can vary based on a variety of factors. The coverage that you may want or need can play a significant role in the options you are provided. Contact us today to learn more.
Protecting your health and the health of your family is important for your peace of mind. Even when you do not have any health concerns, it is important to have protection in case an emergency arises. Finding the right policy in Chino, CA can sometimes require the help of insurance agents who understand your concerns and know where to find the best rates and options.
Finding the right plan for your family can seem challenging. Your needs and requirements can depend on several factors, including your current health and the concerns associated with your family history. You should never take your coverage lightly so that you can find a plan that will address all of your concerns.
Make a list of your requirements based on the problems that you want to address and the budget that you have set. The type of policy that you can purchase may vary based on your situation, but an agent can help you compare a variety of options.
Insurance agents help you compare different policies so that you can find the best option for your goals and situation. Look at a variety of plans and compare the policy and the cost.
Depending on your situation and your plans, an agent can provide information about a variety of different options and explain the terminology so that you are getting the coverage that you need. You can ask questions if you are not sure about a plan so that you can make the best decision.
Protecting your health and the health of your loved ones can be complicated, but there are options that can help you find the best rates and policies for your goals. Contact us to talk to an agent for more details about your options.


text:
import unittest
from flannelfox.tools import dictMerge, changeCharset

class TestTools(unittest.TestCase):

	def test_dictMerge(self):
		dictA = {
			'a': None,
			'c': None,
			'g': {},
			'l':None,
			'm':None
		}

		dictB = {
			'a': 'b',
			'c': ['d', 'e', 'f'],
			'g': {
				'h': 'i',
				'j': 'k'
			},
			'l':0,
			'm':True
		}

		dictC = dictMerge(dictA, dictB)

		self.assertEqual(dictB, dictC)

	def test_dictMergeDetectsInvalidParameters(self):
		with self.assertRaises(TypeError):
			dictMerge(True, {})

		with self.assertRaises(TypeError):
			dictMerge({}, True)

	def test_changeCharset(self):

		convertedText = changeCharset(u'testing')
		self.assertIsInstance(convertedText, bytes)

if __name__ == '__main__':
	unittest.main()

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Charming 5 Bedroom Stucco Tudor Filled With light and Original Characters, Over-sized Living Room With Fireplace, Formal Dining Room, Eat-In Kitchen, Full Basement. Wood Floors Through-out, Beautiful Backyard, 1 Car Garage. Great Location. Near Shopping Center, Transportation, Schools and Parks.


Travel with Safar away from the daily grind at your home-away-from home!
Professionals in Medicine and Architecture by day and Musicians by night, Elie Abd El Nour and Mayssa Jallad, the two pillars of Jazzy Indie-Pop Band Safar (aka travel) are back from their European tour and ready to rock Beirut nights! Enjoy a medley of English and Arabic songs brought to life by Elie's harmonious chord progressions and Mayssa's smooth, soaring vocals. Excited? We forgive you! This up-and-coming band, which has won the 1st Beirut Open Stage (BOS) competition in February 2013, has since performed at Beirut's most popular performance venues, including Music Hall and Gardenstate. Don't miss their intimate show at L'apartment on June 17th.


London has been called one of the greatest cities in the world. It's a major international center for the banking and financial services industries. London is also a leader in the field of higher education, with more than 40 universities located in the city limits. From business and educational opportunities to multiple fascinating attractions, there are many great reasons to visit London.
London's climate is quite mild. Avg. temperature in the winter is 40 F. Rarely do temperatures drop below the freezing mark. The warmest are Jul & Aug.
There is no shortage of places to visit in London. London popular destinations you'll want to be sure to put on your list of must-sees when you're in the city.
The two airports serving London are Heathrow and Gatwick Airports. This major business hub and tourist destination sees millions of visitors annually.
There are several options to choose from to get around the city, and you can use your debit or credit card equipped for contactless technology to pay for your fare.
London offers plenty of options when it comes to places to eat. Check Lyle's and the Wolseley. Don't forget the Tate Modern is Level 9 Restaurant.
Visitors to London have a number of options when it comes to accommodation. There is a type of lodging that will suit people traveling alone, as a couple or with their family.
London has plenty to offer by way of things to do after dark. There are options to suit every taste and interest. Colony Club Restaurant and Casino, The Ghost Bus must in your list.
The pound sterling is the standard currency. There are 100 pennies to the pound (£). Notes are available in the following denominations: £5, £10, £20 and £50.
To assist you with planning the details of your next trip to London, we have prepared a brief guide with what we think you should know before your arrival.
London has been called one of the greatest cities in the world. It's a major international center for the banking and financial services industries.
What types of products should you be on the lookout for during your trip to London? You can definitely scoop up some bargains if you know what to look for.
London is an ancient city that was founded in approximately 50 AD. The Romans built a bridge across the Thames River and later decided that the location would be a good spot to establish a port. Many of the most popular London attractions have rich historical ties. Westminster Abbey has been in use for more than a thousand years. Buckingham Palace, which was built in 1703, has "only" been an official royal residence since 1837, when Queen Victoria decided to make it her home. The British Museum is a place to visit to explore history and the natural world, as well as attend lectures on some very modern ideas for the digital age.There is no shortage of places to visit in London. The following London attractions are a few examples of popular destinations you'll want to be sure to put on your list of must-sees when you're in the city.


Everyone loves a road trip. The horizon beckoning you forwards, the wind in your face, a sub-standard burger you paid more than double the usual price for sitting uneasily in your stomach… Actually, real-life road trips are a mixed bag. The Crew 2's virtual road trip does away with the grim realities like service station coffee, squirming children in booster seats and contraflow systems between junctions 24 and 25 on the M5. In their place is a beautifully realised map of America to explore by road, by sea, or up in the clouds. Heaven.
Full co-op functionality means it's also a travel adventure you can enjoy with friends, whether taking on organised race events together or just setting a waypoint and exploring the roads. That's The Crew 2's big picture – here are the details.
The Crew 2 officially launches on 29 June, following an open beta which begins June 21st from 8am UTC / 10am CEST / 4am EDT and runs until June 25th at 8am UTC / 10am CEST / 4am EDT. The crew 2's open beta allows access to the full world map and vehicles, but there is a content lock at 'Famous' driver level. You'll be able to take part in all events before that tier.
For those looking to start playing right away when the game drops, preloading is available right now as of June 11th. Owners of the Gold and Motor Edition (see below) get access three days early.
The Crew 2 on PC supports 4K and ultra-wide 21:9 resolutions, in addition to multi-monitor displays.
Four different editions are available, so strap in while we outline what's available in each.


% with Esther, Saw It Again, Sleeping Monkey, and Lifeboy teases, and an ambient jam.
phish notes: Sneakin' Sally did not contain a vocal jam. Mike's Song included Simple teases. The second set "musical costume" was The Velvet Underground's Loaded. All of the songs in the second set were Phish debuts, except for Sweet Jane and Lonesome Cowboy Bill (which hadn't been played since June 10, 1995, or 267 shows). The long jam out of Wolfman's included Esther, Saw It Again, Sleeping Monkey, and Lifeboy teases. The band left the stage during Ghost, as the sound of Trey's delay loop ended the set. This show was webcast live and was officially released as Live Phish 16.


Work from Home for Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) – Hiring Now!
Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) is a Nashville, TN based operator of health care facilities, and they have a growing number of work from home opportunities.
Currently, there are 52 home-based positions on their site, including, Customer Service Reps, Senior Clinical Project Manager, Coding Quality Reviewer, Virtual Healthcare Recruiter, Statistical Programmer, Sr Clinical Research Associate, and others.
To see their current work from home openings, click here to reach their job search page > then enter "work from home" (including the quotation marks) in the "Job Description Keywords" field > scroll down and click on the "Search for Jobs" button to generate a list of their current home-based openings.
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The Sunningdale Hope Trust is a registered charity set up to provide help and assistance to individuals and community organisations in Sunningdale, Sunninghill and Ascot and the surrounding areas. It brings together groups of similar minded people who give their time and skills, raising funds through sponsorship and organising events. The money generated is used to provide grants for individuals in need of financial assistance in the community or to support organisations managing projects which will enhance facilities and services for community use.
The Trust makes grants of up to £500 to individuals in financial need to pay for one off costs that, due to financial hardship, cannot be met. Alternatively the trustees may organise help from individuals in the community who will provide skills and time to help alleviate need. We work with other community organisations by providing grants of up to £1000 or by organising an event to raise larger sums of money to fund specific community project.
Funds are raised through community events such as Burns Suppers, Jazz Evenings, Musicals Theatre and Duathlon! The participants are from the local area and the events are open to everyone.
Sponsored events have included The Three Peaks Challenge, A Coast to Coast Walk where groups of committed individuals have endured the elements, giving their time and energy to take on challenging tasks.
The Trust is also supported by our Hundred, a group of individauls who get involved fundraising and make regular donations to the Trust.