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Faktor urychlující rozpad (DAF neboli "Decay-accelerating factor") je membránový protein, který hraje roli v přirozené imunitě. Negativně reguluje C3 a C5 konvertasu klasické i alternativní cesty. DAF chrání hostitelské buňky před poškozením autologně aktivovaným komplementem. DAF způsobí disociaci katalytických podjednotek konvertas - C2a (v případě klasické konvertasy) a Bb (v případě konvertasy alternativní dráhy) - a zprostředkovává jejich disociaci od C4b či C3b fragmentu.  U lidí je gen pro DAF lokalizován na dlouhém raménku 1. chromozómu.

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I have returned home from a two-year Working Holiday Visa (WHV) in Vancouver, Canada and I have decided that I would like to start out my life in my early thirties, in a new city that has sunshine almost all year round.
I hold a Bachelor Degree in Health Science and after six years of study, I needed a break away from the books and worked full-time non-stop in Retail up until I left for Canada. I moved to a city (Vancouver) where I knew no-one, spent time exploring on my own, working on and discovering what my passions are and having my own adventures. Essentially growing in unfamiliar territory…a happy side effect of travel – which is not always 'Rainbows with Pots of Gold'.
I have house sat twice before - both times of which I have had to care for animals. Unfortunately, I can only provide one written reference. I am no longer in touch with the couple whom I cared for their two cats and one large dog, as this house sit was almost 10 years ago when I was much younger! The first house sit was when I was 23. I cared for a cat whilst nursing it back to health as the owners were on a three-week cruise of the Mediterranean.
I have first-hand experience with dealing and caring for animals, as one of our 'Family Members' is a Lhasa Apso (Sebby – I am pictured with her). Would it be bad to say I missed her the most in my two years away from Australia? I will say that I am more comfortable with somewhat smaller animals, but my care and love will be no less or different for a larger animal that is. Know, if I am lucky enough to have the opportunity to care for your animal/s, they will receive the Love and Attention that they need and deserve!
If you select me as a potential house-sitter, know that you are considering someone who is exceptionally clean, an extroverted introvert, someone who enjoys the peace and quiet and is a nature lover. Cleanliness is something that I am really fastidious about and I am careful to leave a place cleaner than I found it.
I am a solid communicator and if requested, I can give you regular updates on your Family members and/or the property. The last thing you need whilst on your holidays is to be thinking and worrying about what is happening back home. This is familiar to me as we had someone house sit with our dog, and it was not the most positive experience for her and left our family feeling unsettled by 'house sitters'. As someone who has been on both sides, I am very aware of what measures it takes to be a house-sitter and I will do my utmost best to keep you happy!


Just when I thought I would not hear it, I have. Started is a "Open Windows" project that is aimed to create a operating system that is almost a "clone" of Windows but does not use any of it's code. Very, very interesting project we have here, and I'll look more closely once it gets off the ground.


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Striving to Deliver Better Outcomes: Janssen to Showcase Commitment to Advancing Science for Genitourinary Cancers at AUA 2021
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The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson announced today multiple company-sponsored presentations in prostate and bladder cancers will be highlighted at the virtual 2021 American Urological Association Annual Meeting (AUA 2021), September 10-13.
"Janssen maintains a strong commitment to advancing innovation and new therapeutic options for patients with genitourinary malignancies. As the treatment of genitourinary cancers becomes more complex, we continue to work with urologists and their teams to improve outcomes for patients across the continuum of disease," said Craig Tendler, M.D., Vice President, Late Development and Global Medical Affairs, Janssen Research & Development, LLC. "We look forward to sharing the latest results from across our pipeline and portfolio at the upcoming AUA meeting and remain focused on accelerating science that unlocks new opportunities along the care pathway, from diagnosis to treatment of advanced disease."
Janssen will share four data presentations highlighting clinical advances for two therapies from our solid tumor portfolio.
ERLEADA® studies to be presented at AUA include:
Real-World Effectiveness and Treatment Adherence in Non-Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (nmCRPC) Patients (oral presentation): Real-world evidence from 63 urology practices across the U.S. detailing prostate-specific antigen (PSA) outcomes and treatment adherence among patients with nmCRPC treated with ERLEADA®, with stratification by race (Abstract #PD05-08)
Prostate-Specific Antigen Kinetics in Patients from TITAN and SPARTAN (oral presentation): Post-hoc analysis of PSA kinetics in 1,331 patients treated with ERLEADA® from both the TITAN and SPARTAN trials (Abstract #PD34-11)
Sites and Burden of Metastases and Long-Term Outcomes in TITAN Patients (moderated poster session): Assessment of relationships between the number and location of metastases and oncological outcomes in 1,052 patients with metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC) enrolled in the TITAN trial (Abstract #MP24-08)
Additionally, Janssen will present an update on the Phase 3 SunRISe-2 trial evaluating an investigational intravesical drug delivery system, TAR-200, in combination with the programmed cell death receptor-1 (PD-1) inhibitor cetrelimab in muscle-invasive urothelial carcinoma (Abstract # MP13-17).1
"As part of our commitment to help patients live longer and better lives, Janssen looks forward to expanding the focus from our legacy in prostate cancer to include other genitourinary cancers," said Serge Messerlian, President, Oncology, Janssen Biotech, Inc. "We're collaborating with diverse urology stakeholders to understand and meet the challenges along the path to better care, leveraging clinical and operational excellence to strengthen our allyship with the entire urology community."
Further details about these data and the ways Janssen is working to shape the future of urologic care will be made available throughout AUA 2021 via the Janssen AUA Virtual Newsroom.
About ERLEADA ®
ERLEADA® (apalutamide) is an androgen receptor inhibitor indicated for the treatment of patients with non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (nmCRPC) and for the treatment of patients with metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC).2 ERLEADA® received U.S. FDA approval for nmCRPC in February 2018, and was approved for mCSPC in September 2019.2 To date, more than 40,000 patients worldwide have been treated with ERLEADA®.
For more information, visit www.ERLEADA.com.
About TAR-200
TAR-200 is an investigational drug delivery system, enabling controlled release of gemcitabine into the bladder, increasing dwell time and local drug exposure. The safety and efficacy of TAR-200 is being evaluated in Phase 3 studies in patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC).
About Cetrelimab
Cetrelimab is an investigational programmed cell death receptor-1 (PD-1) monoclonal antibody being studied to treat MIBC, prostate cancer and multiple myeloma as a combination treatment.
ERLEADA ® IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 2
Cerebrovascular and Ischemic Cardiovascular Events — In a randomized study (SPARTAN) of patients with nmCRPC, ischemic cardiovascular events occurred in 4% of patients treated with ERLEADA® and 3% of patients treated with placebo. In a randomized study (TITAN) in patients with mCSPC, ischemic cardiovascular events occurred in 4% of patients treated with ERLEADA® and 2% of patients treated with placebo. Across the SPARTAN and TITAN studies, 5 patients (0.5%) treated with ERLEADA® and 2 patients (0.2%) treated with placebo died from an ischemic cardiovascular event. Patients with history of unstable angina, myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, stroke, or transient ischemic attack within 6 months of randomization were excluded from the SPARTAN and TITAN studies.
In the SPARTAN study, cerebrovascular events occurred in 4.7% of patients treated with ERLEADA® and 0.8% of patients treated with placebo. In the TITAN study, cerebrovascular events occurred in 1.9% of patients treated with ERLEADA® and 2.1% of patients treated with placebo. Across the SPARTAN and TITAN studies, 3 patients (0.2%) treated with ERLEADA®, and 2 patients (0.2%) treated with placebo died from a cerebrovascular event.
Cerebrovascular and ischemic cardiovascular events, including events leading to death, occurred in patients receiving ERLEADA®. Monitor for signs and symptoms of ischemic heart disease and cerebrovascular disorders. Optimize management of cardiovascular risk factors, such as hypertension, diabetes, or dyslipidemia. Consider discontinuation of ERLEADA® for Grade 3 and 4 events.
Fractures — In a randomized study (SPARTAN) of patients with nmCRPC, fractures occurred in 12% of patients treated with ERLEADA® and in 7% of patients treated with placebo. In a randomized study (TITAN) of patients with mCSPC, fractures occurred in 9% of patients treated with ERLEADA® and in 6% of patients treated with placebo. Evaluate patients for fracture risk. Monitor and manage patients at risk for fractures according to established treatment guidelines and consider use of bone-targeted agents.
Falls — In a randomized study (SPARTAN), falls occurred in 16% of patients treated with ERLEADA® compared with 9% of patients treated with placebo. Falls were not associated with loss of consciousness or seizure. Falls occurred in patients receiving ERLEADA® with increased frequency in the elderly. Evaluate patients for fall risk.
Seizure — In 2 randomized studies (SPARTAN and TITAN), 5 patients (0.4%) treated with ERLEADA® and 1 patient treated with placebo (0.1%) experienced a seizure. Permanently discontinue ERLEADA® in patients who develop a seizure during treatment. It is unknown whether anti-epileptic medications will prevent seizures with ERLEADA®. Advise patients of the risk of developing a seizure while receiving ERLEADA® and of engaging in any activity where sudden loss of consciousness could cause harm to themselves or others.
Embryo-Fetal Toxicity — The safety and efficacy of ERLEADA® have not been established in females. Based on its mechanism of action, ERLEADA® can cause fetal harm and loss of pregnancy when administered to a pregnant female. Advise males with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment and for 3 months after the last dose of ERLEADA® [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1, 8.3)].
Adverse Reactions — The most common adverse reactions (≥10%) that occurred more frequently in the ERLEADA®-treated patients (≥ 2% over placebo) from the randomized placebo-controlled clinical trials (TITAN and SPARTAN) were fatigue, arthralgia, rash, decreased appetite, fall, weight decreased, hypertension, hot flush, diarrhea and fracture.
Laboratory Abnormalities — All Grades (Grade 3-4)
Hematology — In the TITAN study: white blood cell decreased ERLEADA® 27% (0.4%), placebo 19% (0.6%). In the SPARTAN study: anemia ERLEADA® 70% (0.4%), placebo 64% (0.5%); leukopenia ERLEADA® 47% (0.3%), placebo 29% (0%); lymphopenia ERLEADA® 41% (2%), placebo 21% (2%)
Chemistry — In the TITAN study: hypertriglyceridemia ERLEADA® 17% (3%), placebo 12% (2%). In the SPARTAN study: hypercholesterolemia ERLEADA® 76% (0.1%), placebo 46% (0%); hyperglycemia ERLEADA® 70% (2%), placebo 59% (1%); hypertriglyceridemia ERLEADA® 67% (2%), placebo 49% (0.8%); hyperkalemia ERLEADA® 32% (2%), placebo 22% (0.5%)
Rash — In 2 randomized studies, rash was most commonly described as macular or maculopapular. Adverse reactions of rash were 26% with ERLEADA® vs 8% with placebo. Grade 3 rashes (defined as covering >30% body surface area [BSA]) were reported with ERLEADA® treatment (6%) vs placebo (0.5%).
The onset of rash occurred at a median of 83 days. Rash resolved in 78% of patients within a median of 78 days from onset of rash. Rash was commonly managed with oral antihistamines, topical corticosteroids, and 19% of patients received systemic corticosteroids. Dose reduction or dose interruption occurred in 14% and 28% of patients, respectively. Of the patients who had dose interruption, 59% experienced recurrence of rash upon reintroduction of ERLEADA®.
Hypothyroidism — In 2 randomized studies (SPARTAN and TITAN), hypothyroidism was reported for 8% of patients treated with ERLEADA® and 2% of patients treated with placebo based on assessments of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) every 4 months. Elevated TSH occurred in 25% of patients treated with ERLEADA® and 7% of patients treated with placebo. The median onset was at the first scheduled assessment. There were no Grade 3 or 4 adverse reactions. Thyroid replacement therapy, when clinically indicated, should be initiated or dose-adjusted.
Effect of Other Drugs on ERLEADA® — Co-administration of a strong CYP2C8 or CYP3A4 inhibitor is predicted to increase the steady-state exposure of the active moieties. No initial dose adjustment is necessary; however, reduce the ERLEADA® dose based on tolerability [see Dosage and Administration (2.2)].
Effect of ERLEADA® on Other Drugs
CYP3A4, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, and UGT Substrates — ERLEADA® is a strong inducer of CYP3A4 and CYP2C19, and a weak inducer of CYP2C9 in humans. Concomitant use of ERLEADA® with medications that are primarily metabolized by CYP3A4, CYP2C19, or CYP2C9 can result in lower exposure to these medications. Substitution for these medications is recommended when possible or evaluate for loss of activity if medication is continued. Concomitant administration of ERLEADA® with medications that are substrates of UDP-glucuronosyl transferase (UGT) can result in decreased exposure. Use caution if substrates of UGT must be co-administered with ERLEADA® and evaluate for loss of activity.
P-gp, BCRP or OATP1B1 Substrates — Apalutamide is a weak inducer of P-glycoprotein (P-gp), breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP), and organic anion transporting polypeptide 1B1 (OATP1B1) clinically. Concomitant use of ERLEADA® with medications that are substrates of P-gp, BCRP, or OATP1B1 can result in lower exposure of these medications. Use caution if substrates of P-gp, BCRP or OATP1B1 must be co-administered with ERLEADA® and evaluate for loss of activity if medication is continued.
Please see the full Prescribing Information for ERLEADA®.
About the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson
At Janssen, we're creating a future where disease is a thing of the past. We're the Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, working tirelessly to make that future a reality for patients everywhere by fighting sickness with science, improving access with ingenuity and healing hopelessness with heart. We focus on areas of medicine where we can make the biggest difference: Cardiovascular & Metabolism, Immunology, Infectious Diseases & Vaccines, Neuroscience, Oncology and Pulmonary Hypertension.
Learn more at www.janssen.com. Follow us at @JanssenUS and @JanssenGlobal. Janssen Research & Development, LLC and Janssen Biotech, Inc. are part of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson.

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Q: jquery-ui resizing one element effects others I have one toolbar which has draggable 3 images and one page field that you can drop that images into. I am planning to drag-drop unlimited item from toolbar to page field and resize them as i wish. Dragged elements are acting strange(jump anywhere or disappear somehow), if i drag-drop 3 or more item from "toolbar" to "page field" and try to resize them.
You can check-out here:
http://jsfiddle.net/v3W62/
$(function () {
                $(".toolbar li").draggable({
                    helper: "clone",
                    revert: "invalid",
                    grid: [20, 20]
                });
                $(".page").droppable({
                    accept: ".toolbar li",
                    drop: function (event, ui) {
                        $("

").draggable({
                            cursor: "move", grid: [20, 20], containment: "parent"
                        }).resizable({
                            containment: "parent", handles: "n, w, e, s, es", grid: 20
                        }).height(100).width(100).appendTo(".page");
                    }
                })
            });

For example:
1-Try to add one image into yellow page.
2-Drag that image bottom of the yellow page.
3-Try to re-size that image.

A: Ah ok, now I see. I deleted the containment option and added a maxWidth and maxHeight option instead:
Here is the fiddle: http://jsfiddle.net/v3W62/1/
Here the changed lines:
//containment: "parent",
maxHeight: $('.ui-droppable').height(),
maxWidth: $('.ui-droppable').width(),

Seems to work. Please try it and let me know if it helped :)

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KZN COGTA MEC HLOMUKA ANNOUNCES EXTENSION IN CONTRACTS OF INTERNS
In line with his commitment to strengthening the capacity of the sphere of local government, KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Sipho Hlomuka has announced an extension of the contracts of over 500 interns who were recruited by the department to work in municipalities.
This morning, Hlomuka met with the employees who are part of the department's internship programme to inform them that KZN Cogta has received permission from the Department of Public Service and Administration for the extension of internships by six to nine months.
According to Hlomuka, the decision to extend the internship programme is a result of the work stoppages and lockdowns which affected the interns as much as the rest of the department. "Many of you started the internship programme in 2019 when we sent you to municipalities to use your skills for the improvement of the lives of our communities. When you had just started, the world experienced the outbreak of the novel coronavirus which brought about significant disruptions to this programme. The extension is an opportunity for you to make up on the time that was lost during the lockdowns" said Hlomuka.
Currently, the department has over 500 interns who were recruited in 2019 and who have been assigned to work in municipalities in various fields, such as engineering, town planning, information technology, finance management and accounting.
Cogta HOD Mr Thando Tubane, who was accompanying the MEC at the gathering, describes the internship programme as being aimed at curbing youth unemployment, building capacity within municipalities and, at the same time, providing graduates with valuable work experience.
One of the beneficiaries Ms Snenhlanhla Mabaso has hailed the programme as a breakthrough in that it provides interns with opportunities to build capacity and sharpen skills to the benefit of the beneficiary municipalities.
Another beneficiary of the programme, Thokani Nene from eMandeni, also praised the programme which has assisted him in being able to register with the professional body in his field of expertise.
The Mayor of the uMgungundlovu District Cllr Mzi Zuma also attended the meeting and thanked the department for providing these opportunities to graduates.
Published December 7, 2021 By cogta_usr
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I had a long and storied run at Comedy Central, and man oh man did I have a lot of fun there, and I've done a bunch of fun things since then and at GLOW. Because we're dealing with such a long time frame and such a large body of work, I'll be using a "Museum retrospective" as a kind of visual metaphor through this display, and breaking several notable campaigns and periods of work into their own "galleries". You can see some of my favorites (and hear the stories behind them) in the Case Studies section, or just scroll through the spots below (roughly in reverse chronological order) and explore.
NOTE: This section looks a lot better in Landscape format than in Portrait format, especially on a phone.
For legal reasons, this part of the work gallery is password protected. Hit me at robert@sosincerely.com for access.
Click on the curtain to see some of the social network optimized content I've overseen while Senior Creative Director at GLOW.
This is a 360 Video, so you can move your mouse (or mobile phone) around to watch my sons move the trains through the course from every angle. Check out how they work together!
SOUTH PARK: HEADS UP 2014 Subway 2-Sheet. Creative Direction by Robert Sosin & Rolyn Barthelman, Production by Darlene Cordero, concept by GNAH studios.
You can make your own filthy greeting card featuring animals in compromising sexual positions by clicking on the picture above or here. Made in conjunction with GLOW, Bento Box studios and Fox 21.
Hey, I'm still figuring out this squarespace thingy, so this is where I'm up to in getting out this fancy-type retrospective of my work. There's a bunch of awesome stuff still coming but I'm still working on it. In the meantime, you can see pretty much everything in the Case Study Galleries and get the stories behind them.


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Te Ngutu o Te Manu and the South Taranaki Campaign Events
Monday, 20 August 2018, 11:42 am
Press Release: South Taranaki District Council
Te Ngutu o Te Manu and the South Taranaki Campaign Commemorations
A week long programme of events has been planned to take place around South Taranaki in September to commemorate the 150 year anniversary of skirmishes at Te Ngutu o Te Manu between Crown and Maori forces.
Event Committee organiser, Daisy Noble, says the events also commemorate several other skirmishes that happened, collectively known in the history books as the South Taranaki Campaign.
"September 7 marks 150 years since one of two skirmishes at Te Ngutu o Te Manu between Crown forces (led by Lieutenant Colonel Thomas McDonnell) and Maori (led by Titokowaru). An earlier attempt took place on 21 August 1868," says Daisy.
"However other skirmishes also took place prior to and after what was called Titokowaru's War," she says.
It was an attack carried out by Titokowaru's men at Turuturumokai redoubt on July 12, 1868 - in which several members of Crown forces died, which gave rise to the attack on Te Ngutu o Te Manu in August and September.
In the same year on 7 November an attack on Moturoa Pa near Waverley was led by Lieutenant Colonel George Whitmore.
Later Titokowaru chose Taurangaika Pa near Nukumaru as the place that he and his men would take on Crown forces once again. However for reasons unknown this skirmish didn't eventuate and on the eve of the battle, February 1869, Titokowaru disappeared - reported to have gone inland to his whanaunga (Ngati Maru) where he remained for a length of time before returning to Ngaruahine.
The final skirmish of the South Taranaki Campaign was the sacking of Parihaka on 5 November 1881.
"Events taking place over the week include workshops on poi, rongoa (medicine) harakeke (flax work) and mokopapa (tattoo) before the commemoration ceremony and entertainment on Friday 7 September," says Daisy.
"I think it's really important that we remember and respect our past, and the organising committee would love to see as many of the community as possible attend these events."
For more information about the week's events go to www.southtaranaki.com
Find more from South Taranaki District Council on InfoPages.


The 2013 Bridgeport University Women's Team. Nassi top left in back row.
Bridgeport, Conn.--Rhode Island College Head Women's Gymnastics Coach Monica Mesalles Nassi and her teammates from the 2013 Purple Knights women's gymnastics team were inducted into Bridgeports University's Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, Oct. 6.
The 2013 University of Bridgeport Women's Gymnastics Team set a standard of excellence against which every UB squad to follow will be measured. In 2013, the Purple Knights made history becoming only the second non-Division I program in history to earn a spot in the NCAA Regionals, plus the team won the program's fifth consecutive USA Gymnastics Collegiate Team National Championship posting a school record score of 196.500 in Shreveport, La. and captured the program's fifth straight ECAC Division II team crown.
The team won an impressive 10 meets during the magical 2013 campaign with their only regular season losses coming in road dual meets against Division1 powers, Ohio State and Arizona State, plus a second place finish at the University of Maryland Invitational. For the NCAA Regional, Bridgeport traveled to the University of Florida, the eventual 2013 NCAA National Champions, and held its own on the national stage.
The 2013 National Association of Collegiate Gymnastics Coaches Women's Awards were announced following the NCAA Regional in Gainesville, and Nassi was named the Division II Gymnast of the Year, plus head coach Byron Knox was named Division II National Coach of the Year and assistant coach Becky Ferraro was selected Division II National Assistant Coach of the Year. After winning the USAG National Team title, several Purple Knights went on to take All-America honors in the USAG Individual Event Finals, plus graduate student Lorraine Galow, who battled back from injury to help UB reach new heights as a team in 2013, finished her stellar career at the University of Bridgeport by earning All-America accolades on the balance beam, plus she received the USAG's Mari-Rae Soper Spirit Award for her passion, dedication, and devotion to the sport of gymnastics.


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A deposit of 50% of total cost is required within 3 days from the date of this form to ensure the booking and is to be accompanied with this form, signed and completed where indicated. The remaining 50% must be received by the Company a minimum of 21 days prior to occupation of the property.
If the Client should not pay the balance of the rental price by 14 days prior to occupation, the Company reserves the right to cancel the booking and to retain the deposit in full.
This booking is non transferable so if a change of house is required then the above cancellation fees still apply.
In occupying the Property, the Client and the Client's party understand that it is a private home and should be treated as such. Care must be taken with the Owners property and everything should be left in the condition it was found.
Any breakages or damages to the Property must be reported immediately to the Company and an assessment will be made on whether charges are appropriate – failure to report this will affect future bookings.
In the interest of good neighbourliness, occupants are requested to avoid noise and behaviour that might constitute a nuisance.
No more than the maximum number of people indicated on the Booking form should occupy the property without agreement of The Company in advance. If the Company agrees to increase the number a further fee will be charged on a per person per night basis. Any extra people not agreed to by the Company can result in this agreement being brought to an end without notice and the Client may have to vacate the property immediately without refund.
The Company assumes no liability for damage to person or property of the occupants of the Property.
The Company assumes no liability for loss or damage to person or property of the occupants of the Property.


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Q: Tuitanium Studio: [ERROR] Application Installer abnormal process termination. Process exit value was 1 I have a project that was worked perfectly but now is not without changing any things
The other projects in my workspace work fine.
When I run the project it give me this error:
[ERROR] Application Installer abnormal process termination. Process exit value was 1
I try that but without result:

*

*clean the project and delete the build folder

*Restart my pc, and Titanium Studio

*I reconfigure the android SDK and Titanium SDK with the command Titanium setup

Is there any other things that I ca do? How can I trace the log File in order to get the error of the project?


Thomas has experience in handling a variety of commercial and intellectual property matters.
He has an interest in advising founders and their companies on corporate and intellectual property matters, including merger and acquisition agreements, licensing and franchising contracts, and IT supply and outsourcing.
Before arriving at MBM Commercial, Thomas received his Juris Doctor from the University of Melbourne in Australia, and his Masters Degree in Competition, Information and Innovation Law from New York University in the United States.
Between 2013 and 2015, Thomas worked at Clayton Utz, a top tier law firm in Australia, as part of the intellectual property and technology team. He was later admitted as a solicitor and barrister to the Supreme Court of Victoria. By 2017, Thomas was admitted to the New York Bar and joined Fried Frank, a major New York law firm. In Australia and the United States, Thomas advised on various corporate and intellectual property issues in several M&A, corporate restructuring and financing transactions. He also advised on a variety of intellectual property disputes, intellectual property and technology agreements and diligence processes. He has engaged with a diverse range of clients, from private equity companies to start ups and community based organisations.
Prior to his time at Clayton Utz, Thomas worked as a volunteer for Justice Connect, a pro bono clearing house in Australia that assists the homeless with their legal issues.
Thomas is an avid traveller, and has lived in Melbourne, Amsterdam, Montreal, New York and London. He also has an unusual taste in music, often listening to tropical house, techno and alternative music. He will always hold a deep passion for his Australian rules football team, the Geelong Cats.


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namespace App\Command;

use App\Util\CSV;
use Symfony\Component\Console\Command\Command;
use Symfony\Component\Console\Input\InputArgument;
use Symfony\Component\Console\Input\InputInterface;
use Symfony\Component\Console\Output\OutputInterface;

class UnslugHeaders extends Command
{

    /**
     * {@inheritdoc}
     */
    protected function configure()
    {
        $this
            ->setName('csv:head:unslug')
            ->setDescription("Perform csv unslug on your CSV's headers")
            ->setHelp("This command allows you to perform csv actions: type csv csv <action> help for more")
            ->addArgument('path', InputArgument::REQUIRED, 'CSV path to use', null);

    }

    /**
     * {@inheritdoc}
     */
    protected function execute(InputInterface $input, OutputInterface $output)
    {
        $path = $input->getArgument('path');
        if (!is_file($path)) {
            throw new \InvalidArgumentException("$path is not a valid path file");
        }

        $csv = new CSV();
        $result = $csv->getUnslugifiedHeaders($path);

        $output->writeln(join(';', $result));

    }
}

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The launch of 4G LTE is a taste of the future - with speeds reaching that of your home cable connection, the only limitation stopping us from a fully wireless present are data caps. And in the future they will get much less noticeable according to Nokia Siemens Network CTO Hossein Moiin.
"By 2020 the average person will download one gigabyte of personalised data each day, and it will be delivered for less than $1 a day," Moiin said.
As striking as this sounds, competition will likely push prices for 4G LTE down and LTE is exactly what Moiin is talking about. Currently, you need to pay $80 for 10GB of data on Verizon, or $10 per additional gigabyte. Taking the latter measure, the prediction paints a future where data prices will drop ten-fold over the next 8 years.
Given the surge in data and transferred high-def video over the web we can definitely see the need for that much data even today.
And when speaking about competition, LTE is not yet widespread even in US, the pioneer for 4G adoption. By 2015, though, 200 carriers have announced plans to launch LTE networks, so we can definitely see the rivalry heating up around then.
Not likely in the US, where data prices have only risen, even though Verizon's then CEO stated that LTE would deliver data costing Verizon less. They pay less, you pay more. They're like the oil companies - four years ago when the price of oil dropped to around $60/barrel, and gas dropped to under $2/gallon, they pulled as much out of the ground as they could, then parked it in international waters to create an artificial shortage and drive the price back up to over $3/gallon. Today, they're closing refineries after years of complaining they needed more refineries, again to short supply and drive up prices. To both the US wireless carriers and the oil companies, free market means market the consumers and government can't control, but they can manipulate.
you are exactly right. The oil and mobile phone industries do this.. because they can. We're hooked on our gas and data and increasing prices will only drive very few away, so they just bathe in their profits. What cracks me up is how the Cell Phone industry is constantly pushing new things to stream.. youtube, pandora, netflix.. etc.. with the s**tty 2 gig cap, it takes NO time for that limit to be reached. It's disgusting what they are doing really. If Verizon wants to entice customers to use all these nifty data munching features.. they should have data plans that support them, for the AVERAGE consumer. $80 for 10 gigs a month is insane.
Guess I'm going to be waiting a long.......long.....time. There's no way I'm getting a smartphone with these artificial prices. Perhaps maybe, one day they'll increase the caps or bring back unlimited. Meantime, I'm happy using my devices via wifi.
I believe data usage will increase, but I think it is VERY optimistic to say 1GB a day. Although I know battery technology is evolving, I don't think battery technology will support 1GB of data a day and then on top of that voice calls, texts, larger screens, and run a 3G and 4G antenna among some other things. As of right now, if my phone was fully charged, my battery would die in about an hour of watching continuous video. Since a phone needs to last at least 10 hours, this means batteries will have to expand their capacity at least 10 times.
this info is a few years old but i recall verizon saying that they will be shutting down everything 3g and below to make room for 4g by 2016. which would get rid of all the made before this year, because verizon is requiring 4g to be standard on all devices. no if this is true and the lte radio is the only one in there and more developed then batteries wont be an issue. right now i avg .5g a day, considering that i use my phone for everything everyday. i do think prices will come down but not anytime soon. like a previous post a few weeks ago stated, this tiered data is not about the top 5%, its about company growth.


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Virginia Fern Hickman Barbee
Trenton, Grundy County, Missouri, USA
3 Jun 2007 (aged 81)
Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery
Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Virginia Fern Barbee, daughter of the late Kelly Webb and Bertha Mae (Turner) Hickman, was born January 15, 1926 in Trenton, Missouri. During her school age years, Virginia attended the Mt. Moriah, Missouri school. As a young girl, she accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior and was baptized.
On April 10, 1944, Virginia was united in marriage to Leon Clark Barbee in Des Moines, Iowa. They shared over 44 years of marriage together and were blessed with five children: Edward, Forrest, Gene, Sherry and Tanya Renee.
Virginia was a hard working woman. She worked for many years at the Firestone Tire and Rubber plant in Des Moines, Iowa and was a member of the Union Local 310.
During her spare time, Virginia enjoyed reading, card games, casinos and most importantly, spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Virginia passed away Sunday evening, June 3, 2007 at the Sunset Village of the Ozarks of St. Robert, Missouri at the age of 81 years, 4 months and 19 days.
Virginia will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by four children: Forrest Barbee of Las Vegas, NV, Gene Barbee of Rogers, AR, Sherry Hopkins of St. Robert, MO and Tanya Renee Reynolds of Madrid, IA; one sister: Rosalie Spears of the state of Illinois; 16 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents, Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Leon (May 31, 1988); son: Edward Clark Barbee; and five brothers and one sister.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, June 6, 2007 in the Memorial Chapel of Waynesville/St. Robert with Pastor Thomas Solomon officiating. The songs "In The Garden" and "I Hope You Dance" were played. Soloist Angela Solomon sang "Amazing Grace". Serving as escorts were Gene Barbee, Troy Barbee, Dave Reynolds and Heath Reynolds.
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Home News and Research Anna Paquin's Twins Are a Boy and Girl
Anna Paquin's Twins Are a Boy and Girl
Stephen Moyer and Anna Paquin, better known for their role in true blood, welcomed their twin babies in September.
Having kept the gender and the names of their newborn babies under wraps, this Hollywood couple has built an element of suspense around their new parent status.
Finally after two months of speculation, this Hollywood couple has revealed that the twins are a boy and a girl. They are yet to make an official announcement about the names.
Anna and Stephen: Private Couple
The stars who met and dated each other while working for the HBO series True Blood, got married in Malibu at an intimate ceremony in August 2010. Anna announced her pregnant status early this year and ever since the couple has been tight lipped about the arrival of the babies or any other news in this regard.
The couple has kept matter very private and close to their hearts. In a world where celebrities are trading their pictures – from dating to wedding and children for dollars, Anna and Stephen have been pretty uncommercial about their lives.
Early Delivery
When the babies were born preterm in early September, the news came as a surprise. It was not until now that they announced the gender of the twins. And it is only now that they are bringing the babies out for a stroll and enjoying a holiday together in full public view.
Being private people, both Anna and Stephen were not wrong in expecting more time to reveal their family matters to the world. It is with due respect to this natural tendency of theirs that even their fans, though very curious about the newborns, are being patient. In the near future we expect to see more of the twins and their names revealed sooner or later.
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Q: IMAP mail notifier for window manager/task bar? I am searching for a small new-email-notifier for IMAP mailboxes that displays it's status in the icon-bar (how do you call it?) of a window manager.
Basically some biff/xbiff like tool ported to 21th century technology. ;)
I am using awesomewm, which is able to display in its taskbar the 'applets' (?), which also work under gnome (I guess that it implements some freedesktop standard).
Basic requirements:

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*should not waste memory/CPU (e.g. a pythonGTK based solution probably would)

*support for IMAPS, and should check the host TLS certificate

*configurable poll intervalls

*should not distract too much

*nice interface

Nice to have:

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*optional configuration of a user defined action (executing an external command)

A: hey you can always write your own!
#!/usr/bin/python
import imaplib
M = imaplib.IMAP4_SSL('imap.gmail.com')
if (M.login('YOU@gmail.com','PASSWORD')[0] != 'OK'): exit("no conn")
c = (M.select('Inbox'))[1][0]
if (c != '0'):print c
M.shutdown()

you can emit this into dmenu or another wm notification tool

A: I am now using Trysterobiff. It is a non-polling IMAP mail notifier for the
systray. It implements the requirements, including the execution of external
commands and does not crash.
I've written it using Qt, thus Trysterobiff is quite portable. The non-polling
operation is implemented using the IDLE extension of IMAP, i.e. you are immedialtely notified of new mail (in contrast to a polling approach).

A: Have looked at gnubiff?  I use it under GNOME for file mailbox, but it supports IMAP too.


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Cost of Doing Business Definition: Everything You Need to Know
The cost of doing business definition is any expense a business incurs while in the process of conducting business. A cost of doing business could be a direct cost, like raw materials, or an indirect cost, like building security.3 min read
The cost of doing business definition is any expense a business incurs while in the process of conducting business. A cost of doing business could be a direct cost, like raw materials, or an indirect cost, like building security. Regardless of type, such costs must be considered carefully by managers, business owners, and anyone involved in running a company, since the amount of such costs will play a large role in determining if a company is profitable or not.
Calculating the Cost of Doing Business
Understanding the cost of doing business is essential to running a business properly. This cost depends on many factors, including the costs of services and goods, compliance with regulations, and interest rates for taxes and borrowed funds. The lower a business's overall cost, the easier it will be for it to operate, pay taxes, and hire employees, if necessary.
Figuring operational cost can be done by using the following equation: non-reimbursable expenses + desired salary (yielding total annual costs) ÷ number of billable days = the cost of doing business. If you are starting a business, it is also important to remember to factor in:
Startup costs.
Registration and licensing costs.
Rent costs.
Employee salary costs.
Advertising costs.
Aside from startup and registration costs, such costs would most likely be incurred by a business in any event, but new business owners may be more likely to neglect factoring them in. New business owners may also be more concerned with reducing their costs. Some cost-cutting possibilities include leasing or hiring equipment rather than buying and avoiding unnecessary expenses by finding multiple uses for labor, computer systems, or production facilities.
Business expenses are the economic costs a business must incur in order to operate and, hopefully, make revenue. Common business expenses include:
Payments to suppliers.
Factory leases.
Equipment depreciation.
Employee wages.
Some business expenses may be tax deductible, but the IRS has strict rules regarding which expenses a business can claim a deduction on. The IRS rules for deductibles state that a deductible business expense must be both necessary and ordinary. Necessary meaning that the expense helps the business earn income, while ordinary means that such an expense is accepted as common to the business's particular industry. Thus, business owners cannot claim personal expenses as necessary expense deductibles, nor can outlandish purchases be justified as deductible in the name of business.
Larger, long term expenses are known as capital expenses, and they may include:
Business startup costs.
Vehicles.
Patents.
Construction and building improvements.
Such expenses may also qualify for tax deductions, but they must be written off over a period of years, and this is subject to a schedule the IRS has that dictates how much of the capital expense a business may write off annually. The number of years a capital expense may be written off and for how much varies from expense to expense.
Product Expenses
Business expenses may be divided into two broad categories, one of which is product expenses. Product expenses relate to the cost of production, which may either be the direct or indirect costs associated with manufacturing a product and getting it ready for sale. Such costs consist of labor, materials, and overhead, and these can further be divided into two groups: conversion costs and prime costs. Conversion costs relate to converting raw materials into a final product, while prime costs are the materials themselves plus labor. The sum of all such costs is the total cost of producing a product.
Period Expenses
Period expenses are the other category of business expenses, and they are any costs unrelated to production costs, which may include advertising, salaries, and office supplies, for example. These costs will appear as expenses in the income statement rather than inventory on the balance sheet. If one expects a period costs to create an economic benefit for more than one year, then such a cost can be capitalized and written off through depreciation across a number of years, instead of being expensed in one year.
Ultimately, when business decisions are being made, you will want to include the cost of doing business in your calculations. If you need help understanding the cost of doing business definition, you can post your legal need on UpCounsel's marketplace. UpCounsel accepts only the top 5 percent of lawyers. Lawyers on UpCounsel come from law schools such as Harvard Law and Yale and average 14 years of legal experience, including work with or on behalf of companies like Google, Menlo Ventures, and Airbnb.
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happy easter! i hope you're enjoying some time off in the sunshine, just to do sweet nothing like we are. mess, mayhem, tiredness, laughter, love & chocolate pretty much sums up our easter. oh and hot cross buns. how could i forget the "hot buns" as mirka calls them. funny.
p.s. i bought the little 'blossom bag' easter basket from polkadot lane on madeit here. i love the bright yellow scalloped edge. if that doesn't say happy easter, i don't know what does.


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Q: Is MoveToParent()/MoveToFirstChild() pair necessary with XPathNavigator? This is an example of using XPathNavigator from Microsoft.
using System;
using System.Xml;
using System.Xml.XPath;

// http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308343
namespace q308343 {
    class Class1 {
        static void Main(string[] args) {

            XPathNavigator nav;
            XPathDocument docNav;

            docNav = new XPathDocument(@"Books.Xml");
            nav = docNav.CreateNavigator();
            nav.MoveToRoot();

            //Move to the first child node (comment field).
            nav.MoveToFirstChild();

            do {
                //Find the first element.
                if (nav.NodeType == XPathNodeType.Element) {
                    //Determine whether children exist.
                    if (nav.HasChildren == true) {

                        //Move to the first child.
                        nav.MoveToFirstChild();

                        //Loop through all of the children.
                        do {
                            //Display the data.
                            Console.Write("The XML string for this child ");
                            Console.WriteLine("is '{0}'", nav.Value);

                            //Check for attributes.
                            if (nav.HasAttributes == true) {
                                Console.WriteLine("This node has attributes");
                            }
                        } while (nav.MoveToNext());
                    }
                }
            } while (nav.MoveToNext());
            //Pause.
            Console.ReadLine();
        }
    }
}

I think this code has a bug that it doesn't execute MoveToParent() to go up to one level when there is no elements to show.
nav.MoveToFirstChild();

//Loop through all of the children.
do {
    ....
} while (nav.MoveToNext());

nav.MoveToParent(); <-- This seems to be missing.

However, when I compile/execute this example, it works fine with and without nav.MoveToParent().
Is MoveToParent()/MoveToFirstChild() pair necessary with XPathNavigator? Is it OK not to use MoveToParent() because the second execution of MoveToNext() works as MoveToParent() when the first execution of MoveToNext() returns false?

A: In this code, after we go through all of the children of the root node, there is no more work to be done, there can't be more than one root node. So there is no need to MoveToParent(), we can just exit. Which is exactly what the code does.


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Families and children did not make a regular appearance in Star Trek until TNG premiered in 1987 with the introduction of Dr. Crusher and her son, Wesley, in the first season. Despite current conversations focusing on the nuclear family, we know that families come in all shapes and sizes and can be comprised of many different people and relationships. Star Trek provides examples of this, but in particular, several main characters who have children* happen to be single parents including Dr. Crusher, Worf and Sisko. From that short list, it is interesting to observe that 2/3 of these characters are single fathers. When discussing single parents, we tend to think of the mothers raising their children on their own. But fathers are certainly doing it as well and they need to be included, especially black fathers. The stereotype of the absent black father has been prevalent in national conversations; however, the data shows that black fathers tend to be more involved in their children's lives than fathers in other racial groups. Benjamin Sisko is shining example of this truth.
The only black man to lead a Star Trek series is also the only commander/captain to have the added duty of raising a child while in command. From Kirk's bumbling attempts to mentor the youth, to Picard's impatient encounters with children, Star Trek captains had not yet shown themselves to be up to the task of parenting. In general, fictional dads are often portrayed as stern disciplinarians, authoritative figures or worse, incompetent. So it is meaningful that Sisko is introduced immediately as a warm and tender father to his teenage son, Jake. The emotional bond Sisko and Jake share is strong, and it is both touching and refreshing to witness their affectionate relationship. They also share a deep trust and mutual respect in each other, something not often depicted between parents and teens.
Although a Klingon in the Star Trek universe, Worf is played by black actor Michael Dorn and as such, deserves mention here as well. Their relationship is more strained and Worf tends to struggle more to connect with his son, Alexander. Part of this stems from Worf's internal conflict with his own identity. Having been raised by human foster parents and then joining Starfleet, he adamantly strives to balance those aspects of himself with adherence to Klingon culture and customs. This causes him to force these values on Alexander, who wants nothing to do with that. Another part stems from the fact that Alexander was raised by his (half human) mother before her death put him in Worf's permanent care, so they lack the history that Sisko and Jake share. Nonetheless, Worf ultimately wants the best for his son and spends a lot of time with him.
Parenting is a different journey and experience for everyone and men are often forgotten in conversations concerning the raising of children or even blamed when problems arise ("daddy issues"). If you have ever listened to "The Danger of a Single Story" (if not, I recommend that you do) you know how important these representations of single fatherhood can be and it is a testament to the diversity of stories in Star Trek that Sisko and Worf exist. I noticed when browsing lists of black fathers on TV they often celebrate the dads in family-oriented shows (Good Times, Family Matters, etc). While those characters are certainly excellent examples of fathers, it is heartening to know that in a series set in the future, where the primary cast is not a family but a bridge crew whose mission is to explore the galaxy, amazing dads also exist.


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He pointed out that only Ukrainians can make decisions on the end of the war
Abascal's message of support for Ukraine in a meeting with Vox's allies in Poland
A Vox delegation, headed by the party's president, Santiago Abascal, arrived in Poland on Monday, where they held an important meeting.
A European NGO points to Vox as the Spanish party that most opposes the Putin regime
Russia's support for separatism in Spain and the support of Spanish separatists for Russia
Meeting in Warsaw between Vox and the Law and Justice party
The Vox delegation, the third party with the most votes in Spain, also included the party's first vice president for political action and head of the Vox delegation in the European Parliament, Jorge Buxadé, and the Vox MEP Hermann Tertsch. The meeting was held in Warsaw, at the national headquarters of the Prawo i Sprawiedliwość (PiS, Law and Justice) party, Vox's Polish partner in the Group of European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) and party that currently rules in Poland. The representation of Law and Justice was headed by the president of that party, Jarosław Kaczyński.
The meeting held yesterday in Warsaw between a Vox delegation and representatives of the Law and Justice party (Photo: Prawo i Sprawiedliwość).
As reported yesterday by the Polish TV, the main topics of the meeting were cooperation between Vox and PiS in the European Parliament, illegal immigration, border protection and aggression Russia against Ukraine.
Abascal reaffirmed Vox's support for Ukraine in the face of the Russian invasion
Radosław Fogiel, Secretary for International Law and Justice Affairs, has indicated that in the meeting held yesterday in Warsaw, "Santiago Abascal, in addition to strongly criticizing the Russian aggression, clearly expressed his support for the full territorial integrity of Ukraine and the principle that only Ukrainians can make decisions about the end of the war, without any external pressure", referring to the political interference of other countries to for Ukraine to cede to Russia and give up part of its territory.
Santiago Abascal, president of Vox, at yesterday's meeting in Warsaw. On the right of the photo we see Jarosław Kaczyński, president of the Law and Justice party (Photo: Santiago Abascal).
Vox's support for Ukraine's sovereignty even before the invasion
Abascal's message in Warsaw coincides with the position that his party has been maintaining on Ukraine since before the Russian invasion on February 24. And it is that Vox already sided with the Polish government in its support of Ukraine's territorial sovereignty on January 24, 2022, one month before the invasion began, since Russia had already been mobilizing troops on its border with Ukraine and in Belarus for several months. Once the invasion began, on March 2, from the rostrum of the Congress of Deputies, Abascal reaffirmed Vox's support for Ukraine and denounced the ultra-left's support for Putin, in reference to Pedro Sánchez's communist associates, who are among the most pro-Russian parties in Spain, according to a report published in June by a European NGO.
Santiago Abascal during the visit of the Vox delegation to the Regional Unit of the Polish Border Guard in Podlaskie (Photo: Santiago Abascal).
Vox supports the Polish Border Guard in Podlaskie
On the issue of immigration and border protection, the Vox delegation expressed its support for Poland with a visit to the Polish Border Guard Regional Unit in Podlaskie. This Polish voivodeship, bordering Belarus, has been suffering migratory attacks organized by the Aleksandr Lukashenko dictatorship (backed by Russia) for more than a year. The migration attacks are organized by the Belarusian military, which tells the migrants (brought by Belarus from Middle Eastern countries) where to go to try to cross the Polish border illegally. A miserable human trafficking for a political purpose: to destabilize Poland.
Members of the Vox delegation on their support visit to the Polish Border Guard (Photo: Hermann Tertsch).
Santiago Abascal pointed out yesterday: "The Polish border it was stormed by thousands of illegal African and Arab immigrants sent by Putin's allies from Belarus. Today we have visited that border, and we have seen how the Polish government is acting to face the gradual invasion of Europe." Likewise, Hermann Tertsch declared: "Poland fortifies its border with Belarus with a fence to prevent Lukashenko, Putin's puppet, from sending more immigrants to the EU. Countries protected by this fence they have the hypocrisy to criticize it. VOX has gone to celebrate it and support the Polish Border Guard."
A migratory offensive that was responded with weakness by the EU
That migratory offensive was carried out against Poland and Lithuania - and still continues today on the Polish border with Belarus - and received a weak response from the European Union, a passive attitude that it possibly served as an incentive for Putin to take the next step: the invasion of Ukraine.
Santiago Abascal in the control center of the Regional Unit of the Polish Border Guard in Podlaskie (Photo: Santiago Abascal).
Vox has been supporting Poland against this offensive since its inception
Already in September 2021, at the beginning of that migration offensive against Poland, Vox alerted: "Putin is neither trustworthy nor respectful of human rights, the EU must be firm and united against Putin's Russia." In November 2021, Vox showed its support for Poland against this migration offensive, noting: "Poland is giving a great lesson to Europe on how to defend its sovereignty and its borders against the organized migratory invasion". Likewise, Vox alerted: "Today the target it's Poland, but tomorrow it could be Germany, France or Spain".
Santiago Abascal speaking with a Polish border guard, with the help of a translator (Photo: Santiago Abascal).
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We cannot treat equally two religions that say things as different as these
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The Ultimate Tucson Travel Guide
Anne Austen
A young town with a rich history, Tucson (too-sawn) is a fun-loving, attractive, and most culturally stimulating place in the Southwest United States. Set in a flat valley hemmed in by swaths of saguaro and snaggletoothed mountains, Arizona's second-largest town sleekly blends American Indian, Spanish, Anglo, and Mexican traditions. Different neighborhoods and 19th-century CE structures give a strong sense of history and community not found in more modern Phoenix. Scores of funky restaurants, eclectic shops toting vintage garb, and dive bars don't let you forget Tucson is a young town at heart, home turf to the 45,000-strong UA (University of Arizona).
Although picturesque historic buildings, great restaurants and bars, and quirky shops are half of Tucson's beauty, the other half lies outside of town. With the magnificent Saguaro National Park, the world-class Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, and the rugged Santa Catalina Mountains, you won't regret exploring beyond the town limits.
Top Attractions in Tucson
Home to coyotes, cacti, and palm-sized rare hummingbirds, this 100-acre ode to the Sonoran Desert is one part museum, one part zoo, and one part botanical garden – a trifecta that'll delight young and old for half a day. Desert residents, from bright coatis to playful prairie dogs, populate natural enclosures, the lands are thick with vigorous desert plants, and docents give demonstrations. Wheelchairs and strollers are available, and there's a fantastic gift shop, a restaurant, an art gallery, and a beautiful cafe. There are a couple of walk-through aviaries, a half-mile desert trail, a mineral exhibit inside a cave, and an underground display with windows into ponds where otters and beavers frolic.
Old Tucson Studios
Also named 'Hollywood in the Desert,' this old movie set of Tucson in the 1860 CEs was constituted in 1939 CE for Arizona's filming. Hundreds of movies followed, bringing in movie stars from Leonardo DiCaprio to Clint Eastwood. Now a brave Wild West theme park, it's all about stagecoach rides, shoot-outs, dancing saloon girls, and stunt shows.
Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures
Divided into the Magical Realm, Traveling the World, and the History Gallery, this charming museum of miniatures presents dioramas that are historical, fantastical, and plain interesting. You can also stroll over a snow-globey Christmas village, gaze into tiny homes erected in the 1700s CE and 1800s CE, and search for the tiny inhabitants of an enchanting tree. The museum evolved from a personal collection in the 1930s CE. Parents and newly-wed couples may find themselves having more fun than the children.
Tucson Museum of Art
For a small town, Tucson boasts an extraordinary art museum. There's a good collection of Latin American, American, and contemporary art, and the constant exhibition of pre-Columbian artifacts will excite your inner Indiana Jones. The special exhibits are interesting and varied, there's a great gift shop, and the building's block holds several notable historic homes.
What to eat in Tucson?
As you can rightly guess, Tucson is a genuine hub of Mexican and Southwestern cuisine. But Tucson is a bold town (easily the most liberal city area in Arizona) and, as a result of its diversity, has an active culinary culture. Don't forget to try Sonoran hot dogs (wrapped in bacon), seafood and steaks, buttery tortillas and delicious refried beans, grilled Angus beef, buffalo sirloin, lamb, and Scottish salmon in Tucson
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Wendy Welliana
Going for Gold
Bachelor of Information Technology, The University Of Newcastle, Australia
What attracted Wendy to PSB Academy instead of other institutions was the duration of its programmes without reducing lecturer-student contact hours. When she decided to further her studies here, little did she realise that she would get more than she bargained for. Though she had no background in Information Technology (IT) before she enrolled in the Bachelor of Information Technology with The University of Newcastle, Australia (UON), it didn't stop her from eventually achieving the gold medal award from Singapore Computer Society (SCS).
Wendy receiving the Gold Medal Award from Singapore Computer Society (SCS)
Wendy chose to study IT as her major because upon learning that technology is integrated into many aspects of our lives, she wanted to understand better about how it works, what problems many people in the IT industry currently face, and how she could help solve them.
Along the way, Wendy felt that her biggest obstacle was her lack of knowledge of IT compared to her peers in the class. Thankfully, the encouragement she received from her parents and friends motivated her to persevere in her studies. She is also grateful for the guidance from her seniors and lecturers, whom she said, "are very approachable, and they would help us in any way they can".
When she was named one of the recipients of the SCS gold medal, she was surprised and honoured. "It was highly motivating," she recalled. "It encouraged me to keep doing my best." She aims to pursue the business and social sides of IT and become a competent worker after her graduation.
Wendy (in pink top) with fellow Dance Club members at SPECTRUM: The Carnival of Colours at *scape in March 2019
Besides her studies, Wendy pursues her passion in dancing by performing in events as a member of PSB Academy Dance Club. She has learnt to manage her time by finding a balance while prioritising her studies above her activities at the dance club. "I think dancing will always be my passion that I'll develop further even after I graduate," she enthused.
In addition to the satisfaction of doing what she loves, Wendy appreciates the opportunity to develop soft skills as part of the holistic education that she receives. "Some of the things that added value to my personal development are group projects and joining STA clubs in PSB Academy, which taught me teamwork, leadership, efficiency, and many more," she recounted. "The events held by PSB Academy, such as career fairs, talks and seminars, have helped me in building my character and broadening my network." She also counted being appointed the president of SCS UON Student Chapter as one of the two major events in her university life, other than winning the gold medal award.
Wendy (2nd from left) with the committee members of SCS at our STEM Campus
By now, some of you may be curious to know what set of principles Wendy has adhered to that has helped her in achieving her success.
"I believe that there will always be a solution to everything," she revealed. "If I'm unable to discover it on my own, I always make an effort to seek for help from those who are more experienced and knowledgeable."
In summing up her memorable time studying with PSB Academy, Wendy said, "It has been very fun and a good experience for me. I would have never thought that I would be enjoying my university life this much."


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Many workers, whether in an office building or working out of the home, are constantly spending valuable work time simply maintaining organization of materials. As most know, doing this can be time consuming and as they say, time is money. I know I myself, as both an office employee and a college student trying to juggle a million different things at once, would like to maximize my efficiency so I can get meaningful work done quickly, and to take advantage of all the non-academic perks of collegiate living.
Luckily, there are many products out there that can be put to this use, making your office or study area more organized without spending the time, money and effort in hiring a personal assistant as I sometimes wish I could. And some of these products, for lack of a more Shakespearean description, are just downright cool.
Take the Wireless USB Modem, for example. In a tiny device about the size of your thumb, you get the convenience of mobile broadband access to networks, with a microSD card slot for storage to boot. Need to run to a meeting where you may need speedy network access, and running short on time to figure out the logistics of it? No problem, just take this mobile device with you and you can hop onto any EV-DO Revision A network. If I want to take my laptop somewhere outside of my workspace or office, or may need to use a completely different computer, I can confidently know that with this wireless modem and a wireless network nearby I can get my work done in the location I desire free of hassle.
Another product to make your office life a bit easier is the Scooter Rack. I know, having one job in an engineering firm with drawings and files everywhere, the office space can get pretty cluttered pretty quickly with drawings of plans and other necessary documents that need to be held on to, but in a discrete location. This compact portable rack can store half-size prints in an orderly fashion, and can fit beneath a desk, maximizing your usage of the available volume in your office. Besides maybe a trashcan and your legs, there's plenty of wasted space under your desk, so why not put a product such as this to good use?
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Examples of materials with unique function developed in our group include the first nanoporous polymers with extended conjugation ('CMPs', Angew. Chem., Int. Ed., 2007), the first permanently porous organic cages (Nature Mater., 2009), the first 'porous liquids' (Nature, 2015; a collaboration with Prof. Stuart James), and organic polymers and covalent organic frameworks for photochemical hydrogen production from water (J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2015; Nature Chem., 2018).
We also use computational methods to design targeted functionality into organic solids by understanding and predicting the underlying molecular assembly processes (Nature, 2011; Nature, 2017; in collaboration with Prof. Graeme Day).
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Nashville Power Poll to Mayor: Our chief priorities are public education and the city's finances
By Bruce Dobie
Nashville, TN Correspondent
Public education and the city's finances. Those should be the two main areas of focus for newly elected Mayor John Cooper, according to the members of the Nashville Power Poll. That much was loud and clear.
In descending order, the results don't show overwhelming consensus about where Cooper should spend his time. However, one area of focus that members place little priority on is economic development.
The other areas of focus left in the middle were affordable housing, mass transit, and public safety and the police department.
When Power Poll members were asked what should be the absolute #1 priority of the mayor, finances scored first at 32% with public education second at 28%. (See graph below.) Assembling a higher quality mayor staff scored 14%, mass transit scored 13%, affordable housing scored 7%, public safety and the police department scored 5%, and economic development scored 2%.
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We also asked people to vote on not just on what Cooper's first priority should be, but his second and third priorities as well. Of the 349 people voting in the survey, the following issues received either a first, second, or third place vote, which provides a sense of what each voter's top three priorities were. The results showed:
Public education: 260 total first, second, or third place votes (or 26% of total votes cast)
Finances: 209 (20%)
Mass transit (including scooters): 176 (17%)
Affordable housing: 133 (13%)
Public safety and the police department: 120 (11%)
Assembling a higher quality mayoral staff: 89 (9%)
Economic development: 60 (6%)
Seen from this perspective, the city's leadership is telling Mayor Cooper that his top three priorities should be public education first, finances second, and transit third. Again, economic development is last, with affordable housing, public safety and the police department, and assembling a better staff in between.
ABOUT THIS POWER POLL
As you know, the Power Poll is not a scientific poll. We survey the city's leadership, which is a valuable indicator of the direction of our city. Our members come from a variety of backgrounds (including publicly elected officials, private and public education leaders, business titans, non-profit heads, important people on Music Row, media players, and more).
Some 831 individuals were surveyed in this particular Power Poll, with 349 responding, for a response rate of 42%. To view the entire list of those who belong to the Nashville Power Poll member list, click here.
In a meeting prior to his inauguration, Mayor John Cooper met with former Knoxville Mayor Victor Ashe, who following his four terms in office has been active at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, which hosts education seminars for mayors. Among the things Cooper and Ashe discussed over their two-hour meeting?
"One thing I told him," Ashe said, "was that you might have 10 or 20 things you want to do, but you have to determine which are the top two or three, focus on those, and get them solved. You can't simultaneously deal with 10 or 15 things and get them solved. Occasionally you get issues thrown at you that you cannot avoid. But by and large you decide the two or three, solve them, and move on to the next ones."
If finances, education, and transit should be in the picture, let's look at those for a bit.
Cooper certainly tipped hat in the campaign about the city's finances. His repeated argument was that he would spread around downtown and tourist-generated revenues to the rest of the city. He has already announced that the Music City Center (a.k.a. the convention center) will begin paying more than $12 million a year into the city's general fund.
He has a new finance director, Kevin Crumbo, who previously advised the city on Nashville's General Hospital. Outgoing Mayor David Briley was having to plug various holes with sales of Metro assets. For instance, he was hoping to bring in over $30 million by privatizing Nashville's on-street parking. Holes, apparently, exist. How Cooper will fill them is unknown to us mere mortals.
Until he gets his budget straight and revenues equaling expenses, Cooper really can't move on much of anything that requires spending real money. He said during his campaign that he would contribute over half of any new Metro revenue to the schools system. Without anything materially new to spend, that remains an unfulfillable promise.
As to our schools, the issues are not entirely financial. They also involve healthy doses of opinion and ideology. In our school morass he faces arguments over the inefficiency of the city's school board and whether to make a play for mayoral control of all, or part, of the system. Charter schools continue to place a financial drain on the system but at the same time outperform most of the district-run schools. Where will he wind up in the charter vs. system debate?
As to transit, which placed highly in the Power Poll priority list, Cooper said during the campaign it was his intention to move swiftly to do something sooner rather than later. With the city's streets clogging to levels that are rendering downtown occasionally impenetrable, one would think that, politically speaking, transit has risen to an almost unavoidable issue, one that if he does not act on soon will cause political repercussions later. It's actually that bad.
In conclusion: Good Luck, Mayor.


I have no words to tell you how much I liked Sharon Dirlam's marvelous article about our Copacabana Beach (Nov. 17). She featured Rio with class and grace. The photography used is terrific. I received the next day over 40 phone calls with questions related to the article. So many questions! Sharon Dirlam is a very good writer. Thank you very much.
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