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Secretary DeVos Delivers Nearly $1.4 Billion in Additional CARES Act Relief Funds to HBCUs, Minority Serving Institutions, and Colleges and Universities Serving Low-Income Students
WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today that nearly $1.4 billion in additional funding will be directed to Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), as well as institutions serving low-income students to help ensure learning continues during the coronavirus national emergency.
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Secretary DeVos Reiterates Learning Must Continue for All Students, Declines to Seek Congressional Waivers to FAPE, LRE Requirements of IDEA
WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today reaffirmed her long-held position that individualized education must take place for all students, including students with disabilities.
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Secretary DeVos Launches New Grant Competition to Spark Student-Centered, Agile Learning Opportunities to Support Recovery from National Emergency
WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today more than $300 million in discretionary grant funds will be available for states to use to create adaptable, innovative learning opportunities for K-12 and postsecondary learners in response to the COVID-19 national emergency.
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Massachusetts Becomes First State to Qualify to Test New and Innovative Ways to Assess Student Achievement Next School Year
WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today that Massachusetts is the first state to gain approval to take part in the innovative assessments pilot program for the 2020-2021 school year.
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Secretary DeVos Expands Second Chance Pell Experiment, More than Doubling Opportunities for Incarcerated Students to Gain Job Skills and Earn Postsecondary Credentials
WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today the U.S. Department of Education is inviting a new cohort of 67 schools to participate in its Second Chance Pell experiment, creating more education opportunities for incarcerated students. This action expands on the Trump Administration's commitment to offer incarcerated individuals a second chance upon their re-entry to society, helping to reduce rates of recidivism.
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Secretary DeVos Makes Available Over $13 Billion in Emergency Coronavirus Relief to Support Continued Education for K-12 Students
WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today that more than $13.2 billion in emergency relief funds are now available to state and local education agencies to support continued learning for K-12 students whose educations have been disrupted by the coronavirus. This funding is allocated by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which was signed by President Donald J. Trump less than a month ago.
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Secretary DeVos Releases Statement on 'Inexcusable' NAEP Results
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos released the following statement on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) 2018 Civics, Geography, and U.S. History Assessments for 8th Graders:
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WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos issued the following statement on the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF), created by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act:
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U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools Announced
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Education today announced the 2020 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools, District Sustainability Awardees, and Postsecondary Sustainability Awardees, who have been selected for special recognition based on their commitment to healthy, safe, and sustainable learning environments.
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Secretary DeVos Delivers $6 Billion in Additional Grant Funding to Support Continued Education at America's Colleges, Universities
WASHINGTON — After quickly making available more than $6 billion for colleges and universities to provide direct emergency cash grants to students, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today an additional $6.2 billion is now available to higher education institutions to ensure learning continues.
Secretary DeVos Proposes Rethinking Teacher Professional Development by Empowering Teachers to Customize, Personalize their Continued Learning
WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos proposed a new funding priority today that would empower teachers to rethink their professional development. Under the proposal, teachers would be empowered, through stipends or vouchers, to select and access professional development courses and opportunities that are relevant to their personal needs or career goals instead of having one-size-fits all programming dictated to them by the state or local education agency.
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Secretary DeVos Announces $3 Billion in Emergency Education Block Grants for Governors
WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today that nearly $3 billion will quickly be made available to governors to ensure education continues for students of all ages impacted by the coronavirus national emergency.
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Secretary DeVos Announces CTE Programs can Donate Unused Personal Protective Equipment, Medical Supplies to Support Coronavirus Response
WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today career and technical education (CTE) programs can donate or loan personal protective equipment (PPE) and other medical supplies purchased with federal funds to public health agencies, private nonprofit hospitals, and other licensed health providers to support the nationwide coronavirus response effort.
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Secretary DeVos Awards $65 Million to Create and Expand Public Charter Schools in Areas of Greatest Need
WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today $65 million in new grant awards that will fund the creation and expansion of more than 100 high-quality public charter schools in underserved communities across the country. Through the Expanding Opportunity through Quality Charter Schools Program (Charter Schools Program, or CSP), more students will have the opportunity to move off waitlists into schools of their choice.
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Secretary DeVos Rapidly Delivers More Than $6 Billion in Emergency Cash Grants for College Students Impacted by Coronavirus Outbreak
WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today more than $6 billion will be distributed immediately to colleges and universities to provide direct emergency cash grants to college students whose lives and educations have been disrupted by the coronavirus outbreak. The funding is available through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, signed into law by President Donald J.
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WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today a new streamlined process for providing states funding flexibilities to best meet the needs of students and educators during the COVID-19 national emergency.
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WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos proposed new rules today that would govern distance learning for higher education students.
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today new flexibilities for career and technical education (CTE) leaders who are required to submit their local CTE plan for FY 2020-2023 under the Strengthening Career and Technical Education Act for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) by April 15, 2020.
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In May 2014 Geraldine decided to take action after being deeply inspired from her volunteering experiences in South Africa since 2006 at Riverside Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre to help the rehabilitation and reintroduction of Vervet monkeys and Chacma baboons in their native habitat. She fell in love with the animals and was in total admiration of the incredible work the people running the centre relentlessly do every day of the year for these animals. But she aslo quickly came to realise two big issues...
Firstly, the entire journey of a rescued animal from its intake at the rehabilitation centre to its release with its troop is very costly. Primary funds are coming from volunteers and donations, none at all from the governement or local institutions. Lack of funds restricts the organisations' activities directly impacting the animals to rescue.
Secondly, it is a very complex process, scientifically designed and requiring specific skills. Releasing animals is a world apart from opening a cage on a land. This is called "dumping" an animal. There is a huge misconception of the meaning of this word, wrongly used both verbally and in action. The result of dumping an animal is most likely its death and by all means cruel. On the other hand, a safe reintroduction or release guarantees that the animals are thriving in the wild and help restore the ecosystem they live in.
If we want to save species and their habitats, it is crucial that Wild & Free works towards:
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(2) The advancement of education for the public benefit on rehabilitation and reintroduction to all individuals, groups and societies concerned with the rescue of wild animals, which are endangered, orphaned, sick, injured or abused and by raising awareness of standards and necessary requirements to rehabilitate and reintroduce wild animals to their natural habitats.
Wild & Free was granted the status of UK registered charity on the 2nd October 2014. We work hard to help organisations returning wild animals back to their native habitats, but also be transparent to you about what we do and how your donations are used. It is an incredible journey to be part of, so come on board with us!


I have previously used a piece of software for many years that runs in the background on your computer testing websites and their speed etc and in return have been paid for this. Unfortunately this has recently closed.
I've found another called 'Loadteam'. It runs on your machine in the background and you get paid for it to use your processing power. You can set how much of your processor is used, so that your computer performance isn't affected.
It is early days and you aren't going to make a fortune, but it looks like I'll be earning a couple of pounds per month for having this running.
Isn't it going to cost more than a couple of pounds a month to run your computer doing this effectively wiping out any profit?
I'm not sure how much it costs, but the idea is to have it running whilst you are using your computer - so it isn't costing you anymore than you would be paying when you use your computer anyway, but get paid to do so.
Just out of interest how much were you earning with your previous software?
Unfortunately the previous software (Gomez Peer) was discontinued as of the 1st October 2018.
Not bad! Hope the new software works out similarly for you. I'd be worried it would slow my computer down too much I think.
The old one definitely didn't - There was nothing noticeable speed wise in terms of my computer or my internet. The new one works differently I believe (completely different company), but the earnings are not going to be as good as the old one. Just have to give it some time and see how it works out - Worth a try.
The old one I have been running for many years and almost reached $1,000 from it.
It always changes my opinion of things when you look at the big picture and add it up. A few quid a month doesn't sound amazing but when you say nearly 1000 overall it puts a different spin on it doesn't it!
"LoadTeam is a Windows app that helps you make money by harvesting your computer's idle power.
LoadTeam is trusted by thousands of users from all over the globe and our community keeps growing."
This doesn't sound too bad - I like the low payout threshold at the very least!
Thank you. Hope it is of use to you.
Any update on how much you get?
I'm only up to $1.34 but I haven't noticed any issues with my computer speed being affected by it.
You've made $1.34 in how long?
Since the 1st October, so in a month. I'm not sure if earnings go up the longer you have it or whether they will stay constant.
Jeez I hope they do go up!!
Same here. I'm certainly not going to get rich quick.
Personally if something pays what is basically 4 cents a day I would delete it and move onto something more worthwhile!


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The owner of this location is Chip Lavigne, and the General Manager of Blue Harbor is Marc Delery, with the store being run by The Outstanding Management Group with Gabriel Mandill operating as the manager of PJ's Coffee.
The store is located at 2963 Hwy 190, in Mandeville, Louisiana, with hours being 6AM-9PM, 7 days a week. The phone number is 985-727-2629 ext 109.


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Q: innotifywait track changes exclude root actions I am using innotifywait to track file changes of users, and was able to effectively trace whether a file was created/edited/deleted using the innotifywait tool by logging it to a log file.
However, when there are actions performed i.e rsync, all the changes are written to the log file as well.
Here is an example of performing rsync :
Mon Nov 23 15:42:56 .sidebar.php.KNYJir:DELETED
Mon Nov 23 15:42:56 .sidebar.php.KNYJir:DELETED
Mon Nov 23 15:42:56 .sidebar.php.KNYJir:DELETED
Mon Nov 23 15:42:56 sidebar.php

Attached below is the command which I am using :
/usr/bin/inotifywait -e create,delete,modify,move -mrq --format %w%f

I then pipe it to a endless while loop to process and test if the changed file exist to determine if the file does exist or not to determine if it is a create/modify/delete action.
Is there anyway we can exclude the logging for actions performed by root?

A: I do not think that is possible, certainly not with inotifywatch. The inotify api itself simply does not provide that information. As the manpage states:

The inotify  API  provides  no information about the user or process that  triggered the inotify event.  In particular, there is no easy  way  for  a  process  that  is monitoring events via inotify to distinguish events that it triggers itself from those that are triggered by other processes.

What you can do is to filter based on the filename. Or, if you know the process that makes the additional changes, compare with its own logfile.

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Jeannie Hess
When Jeannie first began volunteering with LivableStreets, she didn't see much of a connection between her years working in AIDS/HIV prevention in Dorchester and transportation advocacy. But her "AHA!" moment recognizing the link between public health, social justice and advocating for safer streets came about quickly. "I love being able to address this intersection through my volunteer work," she says. "It's exciting to see that many funders are beginning to recognize that transportation planning is connected to improving equity and public health outcomes."
Through her travels in the U.S. and Canada (she's completed two cross-country bike tours) Jeannie has seen what is possible in other cities, and has a strong desire for Boston to do better. She says: "Living in a city that is consistently voted as having the worst drivers in the U.S. makes everyday getting around, whether you're walking, biking or driving, difficult and scary. We need more funding and more focus on these issues from the city -- not just when there is a terrible accident."
As she's gotten older, Jeannie has found herself increasingly cautious and less comfortable competing with traffic. These days she increasingly plans her city routes more around low-stress bike paths. She looks forward to seeing the Emerald Network help others stay active and healthy as they age.
When Jeannie's not tackling grant research and writing at LivableStreets, she lives in Jamaica Plain with her partner Lorna and their dog Maddie. This year will be Jeannie's third Tour de Streets and she is hoping to break her personal fundraising record. She encourages others to participate too --- "If you want safer streets, connected pedestrian and bike paths, more green space and better access to reliable transit, donate or start a team!"
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The Sky naming scheme
Democritus Among the Abderitans by François-André Vincent (France, Paris, 1746-1816)
France, circa 1784 (?)
I wanted to share my naming scheme for my devices. I was bored by the basic "Muhammad's iPhone" and "Muhammad's 4th MacBook Pro" names so I wanted to come up with something a bit more interesting.
At first, I tried something like the names of planets but it became pretty limiting and was also very vague somehow. Like I had no idea what was "Saturn" and what was "Jupiter". Then I tried colors (blue, black, white) and that was way too simple to remember anything.
So as I was listening to one of my favorite songs by A Tribe Called Quest, "Skypager" I thought to name my iPhone "Sky Pager". The space is there to make sure devices like my Bluetooth headphones and Alexa pronounce it correctly.
Do you know the importance of a skypager?
Those who don't believe, see you're laid behind
Got our skypagers on all the time
"Skypager" by A Tribe Called Quest'
For a song from 1991, it's amazing that almost 30 years later, an iPhone is an important device you can dedicate a whole song to and possibly record the song on the iPhone as well. The lyrics in the Tribe song are just as applicable today as they were in 1991,
For awhile, it was just my iPhone that had the name with "Sky" in it. But then I realized, there are some other interesting names like Skynet that are futurist, interesting, and unique. Skynet became the name for my wifi setup and it fits nicely with the theme that it's providing the internet for all my devices and carries the "Sky" prefix. There's also my Chromecast which is "Skycast" which I'm very happy with 😊.
I also tried "Skypad" for my iPad but it didn't sit right with me so I decided to go with Democritus.
The most made up name I have is "Skyphonics" that I gave to my headphones.
I still don't know what to name my  Watch but I'm thinking of giving the MacBook the name "Skybook" but not 100% sold on that, yet.


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Multi-million pound boost to support volunteers and Wales' most vulnerable
The funding will provide support for Wales' most vulnerable and help coordinate the thousands of willing volunteers during the current crisis.
The Welsh Government has announced an initial fund of £24 million to support Wales' voluntary sector in response to the Coronavirus pandemic.
The funding will provide immediate support for Wales' most vulnerable and help coordinate the thousands of willing volunteers wanting to help others during the current crisis.
A further £15 million will ensure people in Wales who not able to leave their home are able to get direct deliveries of food and other essential items to their door.
There are approximately 75,000 people in Wales identified as being at very high risk of severe illness from coronavirus. This week, each have been sent a letter from Wales' Chief Medical Officer which includes clear advice to stay at home for 12 weeks – and a telephone number for their local council. This is the number they should ring if they need home delivery of food and/or medicines and other essential items to their door.
The Welsh Government is also urging people to register their interest to volunteer safely during the coronavirus pandemic at Volunteering-wales.net. There are also opportunities for people who are self-isolating to get involved, for example taking part in phone and social media befriending schemes.
Deputy Minister Jane Hutt said:
"The generosity and kindness shown by thousands of people across Wales who want to support their neighbours, NHS, and local services is truly humbling. This week we have written to those people who should not come into contact with anybody outside their household and are being asked to not go out at all during this difficult time. Further support will be announced for those people who have been asked to take extra precautions due to pregnancy, their age or certain conditions.
Businesses have been offering their company resources, buildings and even entire production lines to support Wales' response to the coronavirus pandemic.
While there are strict rules in place which greatly restrict peoples' movement, we can still help others safely, without putting ourselves or others at risk. I urge people to visit Volunteering-wales.net to register their interest and get involved in the fight against the coronavirus."
Environment Minister Lesley Griffiths added:
"Our new weekly boxes of essential food will be provided to those people who have been sent a letter by the NHS and who are 'shielding'. This will provide essential supplies free of charge to the most vulnerable people in Wales. My message to people is clear – if you are unable to get deliveries of food or ask family and friends to help, we will help ensure you are fed.
These new food boxes will not only protect our most vulnerable but help them follow medical guidelines to stay at home, protect lives and our NHS."


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Tyńczyk Legnicki () – wieś w Polsce położona w województwie dolnośląskim, w powiecie legnickim, w gminie Krotoszyce.

Podział administracyjny
W latach 1975–1998 miejscowość administracyjnie należała do województwa legnickiego.

Zabytki
Do wojewódzkiego rejestru zabytków wpisany jest:
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WATCH: Who are the commentators for T20 World Cup
ICC releases fun video to announce 29-member commentary team for T20 World Cup
Former Irish cricketer Niall O'Brien and former Pakistani cricketer Bazid Khan. — ICC/File
As the most anticipated cricket event, the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 kicked off on Sunday, the International Cricket Council (ICC) revealed the commentary team comprising some of the most esteemed former cricketers and popular voices from around the globe.
The elite commentary line-up will be calling the shots from the commentary box for this season of the T20 World Cup 2022, a statement issued by the ICC said.
The ICC also released a fun video in which Mel Jones and Adam Gilchrist create a Whatsapp group and add all the commentators featuring the T20 World Cup 2022 in it.
The list of 29 commentators included several popular names featuring alongside some recently retired cricketers like Eoin Morgan, Preston Mommsen, Dale Steyn and Niall O'Brien, while Mel Jones, Isa Guha and Natalie Germanos are the female participants.
Here is the complete list of commentators for T20 World Cup 2022:
Adam Gilchrist, Athar Ali Khan, Bazid Khan, Brian Murgatroyd, Carlos Brathwaite, Dale Steyn, Danny Morrison, Dirk Nannes, Eoin Morgan, Harsha Bhogle, Ian Bishop, Ian Smith, Isa Guha, Mark Howard, Mel Jones, Michael Atherton, Michael Clarke, Nasser Hussain, Natalie Germanos, Niall O'Brien, Pommie Mbangwa, Preston Mommsen, Ravi Shastri, Russell Arnold, Samuel Badree, Shane Watson, Shaun Pollock, Simon Doull, Sunil Gavaskar.
The video was enjoyed by cricket fans and garnered over 10K likes and nearly 1,500 retweets.
Have a look at the reactions here:
The eighth edition of the tournament began with a "historic day" as Namibia hammered Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka by 55 runs to cause a major upset in the opening match of the T20 World Cup on Sunday.
There are 16 teams participating in the World Cup, with Round 1 featuring eight teams split into two groups. The four teams that make it to the Super 12 will then be put into the existing two groups with the top eight teams for group fixtures before the semi-finals and finals.
Australia, the hosts, are also the defending champions and will aim to become the first team to win a T20 World Cup title at home. India, England and Pakistan, who occupy the top three places in the ICC Men's T20I team rankings, are also strong contenders for the title.
What Wahab Riaz has to say about favourtism in Ramiz Raja's tenure
Ronaldo's 'ultimatum' to his agent before axing him
After Kiwis win, Pakistan knock out of ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup
Pakistan issues NOCs to India for West Asia Cup
ICC Test squad of 2022: Babar Azam adds another feather to his cap
ICC names Babar Azam captain of Men's ODI Team of 2022
Shahdab Khan ties knot with Saqlain Mushtaq's daughter
Mickey Arthur set to 'rejoin' as Pakistan head coach
ICC revokes 'below average status' of Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
Cricket body also withdraws demerit points slapped on the stadium
Haroon Rasheed appointed as PCB chief selector
Pakistan Cricket Board appoints former Test cricketer Haroon Rashid as the national men's team chief selector
Shaheen Shah Afridi performs Umrah
Pakistan's young seamer Shaheen Shah Afridi posted picture of himself standing in front of Holy Kaaba
Shoaib Akhtar disassociates from biopic 'Rawalpindi Express'
Veteran fast bowler parts from project citing violation of agreement
Pakistan's Diana Baig out of Australia T20Is
Diana to be replaced by Batter Sadaf Shams
Lahore Qalandars to prepare for PSL 8 from February 4
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Cinderella Ballroom and East Seaside Boulevard, Long Beach, California
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St. Vincent Cathedral, Los Angeles, Calif.
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Palm Drive from Singleton Court looking towards Adams Street, Los Angeles, Cal.
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A daytime view of the central business district in Torrance, California, near the intersection of Sartori and El Prado. The shops lining the street include a candy store and a furniture store. The central street is full of parked cars.
Wilshire Boulevard, showing Beverly-Wilshire Hotel and the Brown Derby, Beverly Hills, California
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Bullock's Wilshire
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Bullock's new store, Wilshire Boulevard
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State Normal School, Los Angeles, Cal.
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The State Normal School, Los Angeles, Calif.
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Wilshire Boulevard, showing Bullock's Wilshire
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Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, Calif.
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Kirill Guskov
Kirill Guskov is a Russian journalist and political expert. He has written for Novaya Gazeta and Pskovskaya Guberniya. He holds a Bachelor's degree in International Relations from the National Research University Higher School of Economics and Master's degree in Russian and East Europen studies from Oxford.
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NEW ORLEANS — A long-awaited study on painkillers called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, the most widely prescribed class of drugs in the world, has concluded that the three most commonly used carry a similar risk of cardiovascular complications. Yet critics say the study was too flawed to fairly compare them.
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The North End trio have been called up for Ireland's UEFA Nations League opener against Wales on 6th September and the international friendly with Poland on 11th September.
Callum Robinson has now received his international clearance after declaring for Ireland earlier this year, and could receive his first cap after featuring in the Scott Brown testimonial match back in May.
Speaking to the media following the squad announcement, Martin O'Neill discussed Robinson, saying: "His paperwork has gone through to represent us competitively. I saw him recently against Norwich. He is a nice footballer. I will be encouraging him to take players on. This is what I want Robinson to do."
The three players will join up with the Ireland squad on Sunday 2nd September following PNE's clash with Bolton at Deepdale on Saturday. They will then travel to Cardiff on Tuesday 4th September for the match against Wales before travelling to Poland for their game on Tuesday 11th September.


"Art Celebrates Life" is the theme of this year's 12th annual Border AIDS Partnership Dia de los Muertos fundraiser.
A skull designing contest, silent art auction, food, drinks and more will be available for the event from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, November 4 in the Foundation Room, 333 N. Oregon, across from San Jacinto Plaza.
Tickets are $20 and include heavy hors d'oeuvres, entertainment and the opportunity to bid on the art work. It is a juried show. Tickets are available at the El Paso Community Foundation offices, 333 N. Oregon (2nd Floor) and at the door.
"Our twelfth silent art auction and fifth skull decorating competition is a fun way for local artists and the community to join together to provide critical resources for people from El Paso, Ciudad Juárez and Las Cruces who are battling HIV/AIDS," said Floyd Johnson, event committee chairman and president of BAP.
Past art auctions have included original works by noted area artists such as Margarita Cabrera, Linda Hains, Jesus 'Cimi' Alvarado, Erica Marin, Ben Sáenz, Victor Navarro, Miguel Bonilla, Suzi Davidoff and Horace Mayfield.
Since 1996, the Border AIDS Partnership has distributed more than $2 million to support innovative HIV prevention and education programs. Previous grantees include Centro Caritativo Para Atención de Enfermos de Sida, University Medical Center of El Paso's Teen Advisory Board, Programa Compañeros, support group HIVida, Actúa y Toma El Control, Opportunity Center for the Homeless, and Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center, Families & Youth, Inc.
Call 915-533-4020 or go to borderaids.org for more information.


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Song of the Day #1649
I introduced this song and essay on Facebook with the following preface: Whatever your social, religious, philosophical, or cultural views, if you embrace the basic principles embodied in this country's "Declaration of Independence"---and its enunciation of the individual's rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness---then it is time to take a "Stand" for Stonewall on its Fiftieth Anniversary. Indeed, as the lyrics to today's song of the day state: "Stand! You've been sitting much too long. There's a permanent crease in your right and wrong." Check it out:
Song of the Day: Stand!, words and music by Sly Stone, was recorded by Sly and the Family Stone in 1969. This was the title song to the group's fourth studio album and was the last song they played on their set list at Woodstock---this year's first bona fide Woodstock Golden Anniversary moment, the theme of our 2019 Summer Music Festival. It was also a song that was featured on the jukebox of the Stonewall Inn, which in the wee hours of this very day, fifty years ago, was raided for the umpteenth time by the New York City Police Department. Perhaps the police didn't get the payola they expected from the Mafia-owners of the bar, since bars that served alcohol to people engaging in "disorderly conduct" (code for simply being gay) would be denied a liquor license in New York City. But this time, the patrons had had enough; they were, indeed, 'mad as hell and not going to take this anymore' [YouTube link]. They pushed back, rioted, and fought for six days in a siege against political oppression---giving birth to the modern gay liberation movement.
For those who are uncomfortable with this whole subject, as if it were some "leftist" expression of "identity politics," we need to make one thing perfectly clear (a phrase often attributed to President Richard Nixon, who took the White House fifty years ago this year): Both "liberals" (going all the way back to the policies of FDR) and "conservatives" (of both the McCarthyite and religious right variety) have played a part in crafting repressive laws in the United States aimed at crushing homosexuality. It is neither our job nor our responsibility to change the minds of those who find "alternative lifestyles" repugnant or who believe that same-sex relationships are a sign of "sickness" or "sin". Whatever one's cultural, religious, philosophical, or political views, it all comes down to liberty. If one values human liberty, one must recognize that state-sponsored terrorism against individuals---simply because of who they love or how they love---continues to this day across the world. Seventy countries still maintain laws that make it illegal to engage in same-sex sexual activity, and so-called "leftist" regimes have been among the most repressive, in this regard. Whether in the name of politics or religion, these countries have used imprisonment, flogging, and torture to punish those who are different, and in ten countries, execution---by stoning, hanging, beheading, or being thrown off buildings---is government policy, legitimized by various states' interpretations of Islamic law. The battle cry of Stonewall is as prescient today as it was fifty years ago. Indeed, "eternal vigilance is the price of liberty." And those who value liberty need to embrace a future in which the Rainbow Railroad [CBS News link] is no longer required to save those who are being persecuted in other countries for their sexual orientation.
In the United States, there were heroes in the battle for individual rights prior to Stonewall, who fought government entrapment and discrimination against "the love that dare not speak its name"---going all the way back to the 1920s, with the Society for Human Rights and into the 1950s, with organizations such as the Daughters of Bilitis, the Mattachine Society, and, among individuals, the courageous Frank Kameny, who challenged "The Lavender Scare" [PBS video link].
But the significance of the Stonewall Uprising by a group of individuals who were too often marginalized and brutalized by the police, the courts, and the culture-at-large is that, in its fundamental premises, it was based upon a sacrosanct libertarian principle: that every human being, regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, race, or sexual orientation, has a right to equal protection under the law, a right to life, liberty, property, and the pursuit of happiness, without infringement by the coercive, oppressive tools used by municipal, state, and federal governmental institutions. This month, New York City's Police Commissioner James O'Neill apologized for the NYPD's actions fifty years ago at the Stonewall. This was no mere nod to "political correctness." The commissioner recognized that "[t]he actions taken by the NYPD were wrong, plain and simple. The actions were discriminatory and oppressive and for that I apologize." Even the New York Yankees unveiled a plaque in Monument Park to commemorate this date in history.
We can listen to the lyrics of today's song as an expression of the libertarian spirit of the Stonewall Rebellion: "Stand! There's a cross for you to bear. Things to go through if you're going anywhere. Stand! For the things you know are right. It's the truth that the truth makes them so uptight. … Stand! You've been sitting much too long. There's a permanent crease in your right and wrong. … Stand! They will try to make you crawl. And they know what you're saying makes sense and all. Stand! Don't you know that you are free. Well at least in your mind if you want to be. ... Stand! Stand! Stand!" I stand in solidarity with those brave men and women who fought for their rights half-a-century ago on this day. Check out the album version of this song and its energetic performance by the group at Woodstock [YouTube link].
Postscript (29 June 2019) Justin Raimondo, Outlaw, RIP. Justin lost his battle with lung cancer and has died at the age of 67, on the eve of the fiftieth anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion. I knew JR from way back when---going all the way back to when he wrote that monograph for Students for a Libertarian Society, "In Praise of Outlaws: Rebuilding Gay Liberation," which saw Stonewall and the rise of the gay liberation movement as a distinctively libertarian event. And he was right. A lightening rod for many people, antiwar.com was his passion, and though we had our disagreements through the years, he was always fighting against the policy of "perpetual war for perpetual peace."
Postscript #2 (30 June 2019): In another thread on Facebook, I had a bit of a discussion with regard to whether the struggle for "gay rights" is over in the United States, and I made the same point in that thread that I make here in my Notablog post: Seventy countries across the world still treat same-sex activities as a crime punishable by imprisonment, flogging, and torture, and ten of those countries treat it as a crime punishable by execution (beheading, hanging, and being thrown off buildings).
It was suggested that I might be implicitly advocating trying to intervene in those other countries to change their domestic policies; as a firm non-interventionist in foreign policy, I am totally against such intervention even for the purpose of human rights abuses abroad. But that does not mean that I favor the long history of foreign aid policies practiced by the United States, which involves expropriating the American taxpayer for the purpose of sending "foreign aid" to despotic regimes abroad, like Saudi Arabia, which are then required to use that "foreign aid" to purchase US munitions, which they can use in their wholesale slaughter of people in Yemen and elsewhere. US relationships with such despotic regimes is legion, and our current President believes "it is good for the economy."
Considering that the Saudis gave us 17 of the 19 hijackers who flew planes into the Twin Towers and elsewhere and that they were probably complicit in the 9/11 attack, I would say that what might be "good for the economy" is most definitely not good for the stability of the Middle East and other hot-spots around the globe, where the US has a record that even Trump himself once said was not so "innocent."
No, we cannot change the domestic policies of foreign governments that engage in violations of human rights. But that doesn't mean the U.S. taxpayer should be subsidizing them. This is not a battle for "gay rights"; it is a battle for individual rights, and individual rights don't cease at the borders of the United States.
But yes, Stonewall 50 is a a cause for celebration for all those who believe that individual rights apply to every person regardless of sexual orientation. And I stand in solidarity will all those who sacrificed their lives over the past century to get this country to recognize those rights.
Postscript #3 (1 July 2019): I added this comment to a Facebook post by Tom Palmer, who provided a link to a fine 2016 article by David Boaz, "Capitalism, Not Socialism, Led to Gay Rights:
Good piece by David Boaz and thanks for posting, Tom!
I've heard from quite a few of my very orthodox Marxist colleagues over the years who believe that homosexuality is one of the decadent offshoots of capitalism (guess they missed all that stuff that went on in the ancient world) and that it would wither away, like the state, under full communism.
They also leave out the part that gulags will play in helping the withering-away process.
Of course, orthodox Marxists actually reject the whole development of 'identity politics' (which the fight for same-sex individual rights is most certainly not) as a way of obfuscating the "essential" conflict between proletarians and capitalists.
I've argued this past weekend that the Stonewall Rebellion was in its essence a libertarian expression of the fight for the individual's right to live his or her own life, socialize in privately-owned establishments without police harassment, and pursue happiness without the interference of state-sanctioned terrorism. That fight goes on globally and even within this country; the battle for "gay rights" is not over, as James Kirchick says in "The Atlantic." If it is over, I invite anyone to go into the reddest of red states (or any sections in "blue" states in which "tolerance" is not a key cultural value), holding hands with their partner, and in open spaces, sharing a romantic kiss as the sun sets. Then we'll take a poll and see how many folks get their heads bashed in.
On all these issues of markets having changed traditional notions of the family, women, and sexuality, over time, I highly recommend the work of Steve Horwitz, especially his book Hayek's Modern Family: Classical Liberalism and the Evolution of Social Institutions and, of course, his essay in The Dialectics of Liberty: "The Dialectic of Culture and Markets in Expanding Family Freedom." Check out the abstract here.
I agree that the essential political and legal battles have been won, but changing political culture and mores is a long-term process, and often leads to a kind of political/legal backlash against which one must always be vigilant.
And as a noninterventionist in foreign affairs, while I would never advocate interfering in the domestic affairs of other countries, the fact remains that seventy countries still categorize homosexuality as a crime punishable by imprisonment, flogging, and torture, and in ten of those countries, it is punishable by execution (beheading, hanging, or being thrown off buildings). No, the US has no business being the world's policeman on violations of human rights, but the least it could do is to stop expropriating its taxpayers into providing "foreign military aid" (a fancy phrase to describe providing U.S. financial assistance to foreign governments that are then obligated to purchase U.S.-manufactured munitions) to reactionary governments, such as Saudi Arabia, which has a horrendous human rights record, and is using all those munitions to slaughter people in Yemen.
Ah, but our President says it's "good for the economy."
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SECC Named Best Large Event Space
The Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC) has been recognised by Exhibition News magazine for its high quality events space, being named 'Best Venue over 8,000 sqm' at a major industry ceremony held last night in London. (28th April).
The Glasgow based venue beat off stiff competition from other UK finalists including ExCeL London, the NEC in Birmingham and Olympia London.
The award was collected on behalf of the SECC by Director of Exhibitions, Dan Thurlow, who commented; "This award recognises the SECC as a leading event venue attracting an increasing number of shows from both local and national organisers who are accessing a hugely engaged audience. It's a great team effort, not just the venue but the city and the country who collaborate to host great events"
The Exhibition News award win comes shortly after the SECC became the first venue in the world to be officially accredited under the World Obesity Federation's Healthy Venue Awards programme for its focus in delivering healthier options for delegates. Initiatives implemented have included creating a healthy venue task force, partnering with Nextbike to provide free bikes to conference delegates and offering low fat, low sugar and low alcohol menu options across the venue.


I believe that teachers who love teaching AND love learning themselves, teach children to love learning. As a homeschool mother of 4 (ages 7, 9, 13, and 16), my goals are to never stop learning myself and to teach my children to love the process of learning just as much as what they are learning.
I have a bachelor's degree in computer information systems and worked to earn my alternative teaching certification to transition from the business world to the classroom. As is often the case, God had other plans! My husband and I felt led to homeschool and I have been blessed to use that teaching knowledge with our own children instead of the classroom.
In addition to teaching my own children, I have had the pleasure of teaching at several different local homeschool co-ops for the past 8 years. I enjoy teaching both Literature and History because they spur my love of learning as much as my love of teaching them to students. I can read the same novel or study the same time period hundreds of times and still learn new things!I consider it a personal challenge to find ways to connect with each of my students and find ways to instill that same love of learning in them.
I grew up in a Christian home but I realize now that I really took it for granted! When our first child was born, I realized how impossible it was to raise children (at least how we wanted to raise our children) without fully relying on God. That lead me to a journey of developing my own faith – not just the faith my parents wanted me to have. Through that growth process, I have learned so much about our amazing Savior and what it means to believe fully in his plans. I continue to work at it every day through scripture study and by surrounding myself with others walking the same path I am. We are active members of a Bible Church, participating in all levels of youth group and adult bible studies.
Hobbies? I have four kids! Does laundry count?Ha ha! At this season of my life, my hobbies involve my kids. I truly enjoy watching them play sports and develop their passions. In the unusual times when I'm not driving them around, I enjoy reading, catching a movie with my husband, and watching history videos on Netflix. I serve as the treasurer for our local recreational soccer board and spend a lot of time hanging out with my sisters and parents.
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Cellulose shoes made by bacteria
Home / Latest / Cellulose shoes made by bacteria
A British company aims to produce a new class of material that will replace traditional sneakers with durable and biodegradable ones. The new shoe is made from bacteria that naturally produce nanocellulose and can be genetically modified to self-dye as well, and is molded onto the shoe by using traditional shoe techniques.
According to a report - published in the journal Nature Biotechnology on the ninth of this August - Jane Kane and Ben Reeve founded during the year 2020 in London the company "Modern Synthesis" for biotechnology, which works on the follow-up of "tissue microbial" and expand production.
Modern Synthesis has built a prototype shoe-making lab, and the biomaterials startup has raised $4.1 million in seed funding to support a microbial textiles platform that aims to make the fashion industry more sustainable.
The company is using its microbial tissue platform to grow an entirely new form of fabric made from nanocellulose, a very strong and exquisite form of cellulose, the natural building block of materials such as cotton, linen and wood.
How does the technology work?
Microbial weaving technology takes advantage of bacteria to convert sugar from agricultural waste into nanocellulose, a biodegradable and robust material, and uses the startup's microbial tissue process to create the biomaterial in approximately 10 to 14 days. Employees at the company create a scaffold using robots to lay the fibers in the desired shape or structure, and genetically modified bacteria grow around those structures to create the final material.
Similar to 3D printing - and unlike traditional weaving - the pieces can be designed to shape, meaning there are no scraps of material left over, and therefore no waste. So far, the company has been able to build the upper part of the shoe using this process. The company says it has handed over its materials to a "major sportswear customer" for prototyping. The company eventually plans to take advantage of the microbes to replace a variety of leather, animal-derived textiles, and petrochemicals.
The importance of new materials
The company specializes in manufacturing new materials using biology to help reduce fashion industry emissions and plastic pollution, and plans to replace existing petrochemical-based textiles and leather with a range of renewable, natural materials that can be uniquely customized.
Rather than trying to create a replica of a material like leather, the company says it is focusing on developing an entirely new type of material. In the process, it has built an entirely separate class of new material, a hybrid/combined material that will replace athletic shoes made from animals and petrochemicals with biodegradable, yet durable ones.
In an interview with Dezeen, the world's most recognized and influential architecture and interior design magazine, CEO Ken spoke about the role and importance of new materials in relation to climate change, the role microbes can play in shaping the future of fashion, and how Using biomaterials in handicrafts, some of which are based on traditional practices and traditional techniques.
Really exciting for the fashion industry
"What we're trying to do is build this new class of materials that are more sustainable, but also allow us to design and create in new ways, which is really exciting for the fashion industry," Ken tells the AgFunder Network. More than 70% of greenhouse gas emissions in the fashion industry come from the production, preparation and processing of raw materials.
"Ultimately, we are trying to build a circular manufacturing system using these microbes. This enables us to take advantage of agricultural waste, use the microbes as manufacturing units and turn them into more viable materials. On the other hand, we see the opportunity to have new materials that are entirely cellulosic, even We can recycle it again."
The startup is one of the few companies trying to create a "new class" of materials. New York-based Bucha Bio said the same in 2021 about its bio-leather-like tissue made by fermentation, and MycoWorks recently received $125 million to continue developing the approved dermal alternative.
However, a 2021 report by the Materials Innovation Initiative (MII) found that even if biotextiles reached its projected market of $2.2 billion by 2026, it would still represent only about 3% of the materials market, with 69% of the materials being Animal-based, petroleum-based materials that make up the rest.
"Our goal is to get this material out to the world as quickly, widely and responsibly as possible," says Kane. "To do that, we need to draw on as many research and development resources as possible to speed up this process."
Palmer Luckey made a VR Headset that kills the user if they die in the Game
The American businessman and founder of the famous Oculus Creator company, Lucky Palmer, invented a headset that kills its owner if he dies in the virtual game he plays.
The Nigerian Artist who made a Bronze Sculpture Of Queen Elizabeth II
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Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNGAerial view of homes under construction in San Juan Capistrano, California, on Thursday, May 11, 2017.
As Gov. Brown closes in on the final year of his term in office, one of his stated goals is to mitigate the affordable housing crisis across the state. Even now, as the Senate and Assembly sessions come to an end with Sept. 15 as the last day for each house to pass bills, plans are in the works to present the governor with a package of legislative options for his signature.
Among the proposals are Senate Bill 2 and 3, which provide a reservoir of state dollars as permanent funding source solutions. SB2 proposes nearly $250 million a year in new funding for low income housing development through real estate document transaction fees. SB3 would create a $3 billion bond to spend on low income housing for voters to consider on the 2018 statewide ballot.
One of the most common rejoinders from both sides of the aisle on additional state spending to provide affordable housing, is that cities are not pulling their weight when it comes to authorizing developments. In fact, a third legislative "fix" — SB35 — proposes a new by-right process, which creates additional reporting requirements for cities. By-right zoning allows for the streamlined development of projects, which comply with the zoning standards, to receive local approval without a discretionary review process.
Unfortunately, punitive measures to force municipalities into action on affordable housing misses the mark on the real issue facing communities … the biggest barrier to affordable housing for cities is financing.
In Orange County, affordable housing is a particularly acute problem. According to the California Association of Realtors, the county is now the most unaffordable housing market in Southern California. Only 21 percent of households can afford a typical house payment on the median price of a single-family home. As multi-family developments become the only available option for residents, the necessity of delivering affordable units to the market is critical.
However, demand is far exceeding supply for multi-family residencies in the region. According to demographic projections, Orange County is facing a workforce housing shortage of between 50,000 and 62,000 units in the coming years. In order to maintain the economic vibrancy of the county, the talented workforce that businesses depend on must have far more affordable housing options to retain individuals locally.
It is not for a lack of effort that cities have been unable to effectively deliver more affordable housing to the regional landscape. There have not been significant, dedicated funding sources to ensure the production of subsidized housing since the loss of redevelopment agencies in 2012. Succinctly, cities do not have the financial resources to work with developers in offering below market rate housing without assistance at the state and federal levels.
Even when there is political will and agreement between a city council and a developer, the gap in funding often times exceeds what a city is able to finance from its own general funds, or "Low and Moderate Income Housing Funds," resulting in missed affordable housing production opportunities.
So, while mandates such as SB35 posit a turn-key solution to clear the roadblocks for cities to provide affordable housing, the most critical component in the equation — dollars — remains unaddressed.
Take the city of Mission Viejo, which over the last eight years has three by-right sites, yet only one has actually been developed. The remaining two sites are languishing because of funding gaps between what the developer can offer and what the city can financially assist with.
There are numerous examples of cities across the county that are facing similar funding shortfalls.
In Anaheim, lack of money has delayed a 50-unit senior housing development, while in La Habra a 71-unit affordable housing project is in jeopardy, because of a $6.5 million lacuna. These scenarios are all too common. Typically, gaps in subsidies range from $1 million to $6 million.
Of course, there are successes too, notably the construction of 403 affordable housing units built in the city of Irvine in 2016. Interestingly, this development would not have passed the scrutiny of measures such as SB35 designed to quicken the process.
In the end, cities in Orange County are working diligently to expand affordable housing options. The reality is that sustainable financing channels must be in place for municipalities to meet the growing demand. The focus of affordable housing legislation should be on helping and incentivizing cities, not penalizing them. A comprehensive solution to the state's affordable housing dilemma must include local governance in conjunction with a dedicated funding mechanism to promote and spur needed projects from concept to completion.
Working collaboratively, Orange County can serve as a model for communities across the state, in an overall effort to combat the predicament of affordable housing for residents and stakeholders.
Heather Stratman is CEO of the Association of California Cities-Orange County, an organization dedicated to representing the interests of Orange County's 34 cities through education that empowers, policy that is collaborative, and advocacy that is service-oriented.


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Q: How to retrieve contact details for contact in android using LOOKUP KEY? I have tried using this code but i'm not able to retrieve the data from onLoadFinished method, i have got cursor.columnCount=7 and cursor.getCount=0. Whenever i'm trying to retrieve data like-
cursor.getString(cursor.getColumnIndex(projection[0])) i'm getting error saying that size 0 and index 0.
private static final String[] PROJECTION =
        {
                ContactsContract.Data.PHOTO_THUMBNAIL_URI,
                ContactsContract.Data.DISPLAY_NAME,
                ContactsContract.CommonDataKinds.Phone._ID,
                ContactsContract.CommonDataKinds.Email.ADDRESS,
                ContactsContract.CommonDataKinds.Email.TYPE,
                ContactsContract.CommonDataKinds.Email.LABEL,
                ContactsContract.CommonDataKinds.Email.ADDRESS
        };
private static final int DETAILS_QUERY_ID = 0;

private static final String SELECTION = ContactsContract.Data.LOOKUP_KEY + " = ?";
private String[] selectionArgs = { "" };
String lookupKey;

@Override
public void onActivityCreated(@Nullable Bundle savedInstanceState) {
    super.onActivityCreated(savedInstanceState);

    lookupKey=getArguments().getString("LOOKUPKEY");
    getLoaderManager().initLoader(DETAILS_QUERY_ID, null, this);

}

@Override
public Loader<Cursor> onCreateLoader(int loaderId, Bundle args) {
    selectionArgs[0] = lookupKey;

    return new CursorLoader(
            getActivity(),
            ContactsContract.Data.CONTENT_URI,
            PROJECTION,
            SELECTION,
            selectionArgs,
            null
    );

}
@Override
public void onLoadFinished(Loader<Cursor> loader, Cursor cursor) {

}

@Override
public void onLoaderReset(@NonNull Loader<Cursor> loader) {

}

}

A: i'll phrase this an as answer:
your code seems to be correct, but the passed value is not
instead of passing a lookupKey you're passing the contact name to the fragment.
change private static final int CONTACT_KEY_INDEX to 3, not 1. this should represent the index of LOOKUP_KEY in your projection array


Local computer support saves Kit shed business form going bust after malware attack.
A local Brisbane based kit shed business nearly lost all hope when their ctitical business data was infected with Ransomware. The business data was unreadable as the Ransomware encrypted all the data on their server. Computer support company in Brisbane - Server Guru IT Support recognised the ransomware as "WanaCry".
"Fortunately for us we had backups, Server Guru implemented a sound onsite and offsite backup solution, we now sleep at night knowing that we are taken care of, in case of disaster we can roll back to a previous backup" said the GM.
IT consultant Bill from Server Guru explained "Business backups are key in recovering from cyber-attacks and malicious software like "ransomware" where a client's data is infected and held ransom, in many cases paying the ransom does not guarantee the business getting its data back".
A third of Australian businesses have experienced a cybercrime of sorts. Losing data because of malware or malicious attacks cost Australian businesses in excess of $270 000 on average.
The latest wave of malicious software known as ransomware is big business, nearly 50% os cyber-attacks are caused by ransomware. Ransomware is a type of malicious software that locks your computer, system or network until you pay the cybercriminal owner a fee.
Naturally, the first defense against these attacks are user awareness. Employees should be made aware of the dangers of opening unsolicited emails and attachments.
Having up to date anti-virus software is a necessity but should not be not always counted on as a way to prevent these malware as many malware are rewritten and not always detected by antivirus signatures. Only when these new variants spread across the internet and are exposed to be causing harm are they submitted for analysis to antivirus labs for testing.
This leads me to discuss the importance of a good backup strategy. No business should be without at least one backup system in place. The recommended way to do backups would be to have separate backup systems, one for local backups and another system that sends backup to offsite servers.
A decent backup strategy is the only way to recover from a cyber-attack where malware is used.
Server Guru IT Support has developed a small business backup strategy that will secure small businesses from today's cyber-attacks.
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