Ra was born in an egg floating on the water, he got bored of doing nothing therefore, became the sun. He created a wife along with many gods and goddesses. He loved all of his children but he especially loved Osiris which is why he made him the first pharaoh of Egypt. Osirus took the throne alongside his wife Isis and his son Horus.
Set, Osiris' brother, felt deeply angered by hin becoming pharaoh and decided to kill Osiris and chop his ruins into the Nile river so that he would not be caught. Word spread and there were many theories of Set being the murderer. When Ra heard about this he gave the most important job of all to Osiris, the ruler of the land of the dead.
Once Horus had heard of the death he immediately tracked down his uncle Set and killed him.
Although Isis was happy for the revenge of her Osiris' death, she knew that she would never see her beloved husband again. Each year Isis returns to the Nile river and her sorrow, over the death, is what causes it to continuously flood.


to go to her Grandma's house for Thanksgiving dinner.
After dinner, Shelby had a full belly and decided to lay on her bed.
She stayed awake to make sure no one dropped any snacks on the floor.
The day after Thanksgiving was a long day of napping for Shelby.
but fell asleep shortly after I took her photo.
Hello, Cute photos of Shelby. I think dogs can be like vacuum cleaners, picking up all the droppings off the floor. I hope you and your family had a happy Thanksgiving.
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Worsbrough school closes its doors to pupils
Botanist set to open its doors
Hospital arranges family messages for patients
FAMILIES of patients in Barnsley Hospital can now send messages to their loved ones to help cheer them up throughout their stay whilst non-essential visiting is suspended.
While the move was made to help protect staff and patients from Covid-19, the ban on non-essential visiting has caused families to miss out on visiting their loved ones while in hospital.
However, the hospital has now released a way for families to send personal messages to the hospital which will be printed onto rainbow message cards.
A spokesperson for Barnsley Hospital said: "At Barnsley Hospital we understand how difficult it must be for families and loved ones when they are unable to visit the hospital.
"In recent times this has been particularly evident when visiting was suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic but we understand there are other circumstances that sometimes make it difficult for families and loved ones to visit the hospital.
"In these circumstances we want to support our patients and their loved ones as best we can to keep in touch."
Messages can be sent via email, or phone, and video calls can be arranged.
To arrange a message, send the name of your loved one, the ward they are on, and your message to bhnftpatientexperience@nhs.net or phone 01226 436302.
Mobile health clinic helping Barnsley residents
Donations for vulnerable residents
Scores of people attend pre-Christmas event
Welcome boost for busy foodbank
Woman pens book on her fight for justice as she hopes to inspire abuse victims
Did your local takeaway achieve a five-star rating?
Hundreds spend Christmas in foster care
Town centre bar has license revoked
Petition set up to help homeless
Ambulance workers in Barnsley go on strike

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Can we use science to prove that God exists? First, we must decide exactly what we mean when we say "science" – what kind of science are we talking about? Join us in exploring this concept thanks to our association with Answers In Genesis.
Learn more about how science supports the Bible's claims at answersingenesis.org.


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Q: How to store a list of unique partition keys within my DynamoDb table? I have a dynamodb table with a composite primary key (partition and sort keys). I want to get a list of the unique partition keys within my DB. I understand I can't query for this, so I have to store this info somewhere as records are being added to the DB. anyone got any tips on how to go about doing this?
I was thinking of keeping a JSON or txt file in an S3 bucket and updating it with new unique partition keys as records are inserted to the DDB. Trying to avoid a scan operation as it is suboptimal performance-wise.

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Katy Perry flashed the rock given to her by Russell Brand. Simon Cowell quit "American Idol" and announced the launch of "X-Factor" U.S. Vampire Weekend rocked London, Christina Aguilera hopped on a motorcycle, and Adam Lambert and Ke$ha hit the town hard. It all happened this week, and we've got the pics to prove it.


Anthony Joseph Pereira (born September 10, 1950), better known as Joe Perry, is an American musician and singer-songwriter, best known for being a member of Aerosmith. He voiced himself in the season 3 episode "Flaming Moe's".
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Generally speaking children in this age range require about 1,000 to 1,400 calories a day. This calorie range includes all meals, snacks and beverages. If the ability to chew is a concern, harder food items can be cut into smaller pieces. Children have smaller stomachs than adults so smaller meals with snacks in between are perfectly acceptable. In our house if the children want to eat a snack too close to a mealtime, we offer a piece of fruit or a vegetable (apple slices, baby carrots, bell pepper strips and cucumbers are all favorites here).
Of the allotted calories for the day, 4 servings should be of fruit and 3-4 of vegetables. The serving size for this age group is ¼ – 1/3 cup. Fruit juices should be limited as much as possible because they contain calories but not much else. Children can easily fill up on juice and not get enough fat, protein or fiber. Offer a wide variety of fruits and vegetables and don't be discouraged if your child doesn't like something or eats it once and enjoys it and the next time won't eat it at all. Sometimes something cooked will go over better than the raw version of the same item, and vice versa.


This story originally appeared on LearnVest as "5 Things to Buy in February — and 2 to Skip."
Jewelry. While you won't see many jewelry sales around the winter holidays (hi, engagement season), prices go down just in time for Valentine's Day. You don't have to have your heart set on something heart-shaped either. Shopping expert Trae Bodge says to expect discounts across all types of fine jewelry in the weeks leading up to V-Day, thanks to a bevy of stiff competition among jewelers. By February 15, Valentine's Day-specific pieces will see serious slashes, while all others will go back to full-price until the next sales holiday for jewelry: Mother's Day.
Designer Sunglasses. You might be sitting under three layers of clothes right now, but retailers want you to start thinking about — and spending on — upcoming vacations. So expect summer accessories like hats, scarves and especially sunglasses to get a few markdowns this month. "We see this year after year," Bodge says, "perhaps in preparation for spring break when people want to buy sunglasses before they travel to a warmer destination." Designer glasses from Ray Ban, Gucci and Oakley were all discounted in February last year, according to sales alerts from SlickDeals. But hey, your eyes need UV protection year-round, right?
Televisions. Didn't get the 4K dazzler you wanted for Christmas? If you're due for an upgrade, TVs will be on sale early in the month right before the Super Bowl on February 4. Once the big game is over, expect to wait until the next Black Friday or Cyber Monday to see great deals.
Smartphones. Even if you're not coupled up, you could grab a buddy to get in on 2-for-1 phone deals timed around Valentine's Day. Just as with TVs, February sees some of the biggest deals on phones (outside of Black Friday or Cyber Monday). According to SlickDeals, discounts on smartphones are about 40% larger in February than it is the rest of the year, with the exception of November and December, Bodge says.


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HUTTIG BUILDING PRODUCTS INC
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2014
Commission file number 1-14982
HUTTIG BUILDING PRODUCTS, INC.
Delaware 43-0334550
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
555 Maryville University Drive
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See definition of "large accelerated filer", "accelerated filler" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer ¨ Accelerated filer ¨
Non-accelerated filer ¨ (Do not check if smaller reporting company) Smaller reporting company x
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x
The number of shares of Common Stock outstanding on March 31, 2014 was 24,578,066 shares.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 (unaudited)
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2014, December 31, 2013 and March 31, 2013 (unaudited)
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 (unaudited)
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 11
Controls and Procedures 16
Legal Proceedings 16
Exhibits 17
Exhibit Index
EX-31.1
HUTTIG BUILDING PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Cost of sales
(0.2 ) (1.4 )
Interest expense, net
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes
Provision for income taxes
Loss from continuing operations
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes
(3.2 ) —
Net loss
$ (4.0 ) $ (2.0 )
Net loss from continuing operations per share—basic and diluted
$ (0.03 ) $ (0.09 )
Net loss from discontinued operations per share—basic and diluted
(0.14 ) —
Net loss per share—basic and diluted
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic shares outstanding
Diluted shares outstanding
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
March 31, December 31, March 31,
Cash and equivalents
$ 2.4 $ 0.6 $ 1.2
Trade accounts receivable, net
Building and improvements
Less accumulated depreciation
Property, plant and equipment, net
OTHER ASSETS:
Deferred income taxes
Total other assets
$ 176.1 $ 151.5 $ 161.1
(In Millions, Except Share Data)
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current maturities of long-term debt
Trade accounts payable
Accrued compensation
Other accrued liabilities
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Long-term debt, less current maturities
Other non-current liabilities
Total non-current liabilities
Preferred shares; $.01 par (5,000,000 shares authorized)
Common shares; $.01 par (50,000,000 shares authorized: 24,578,066; 24,317,192; and 24,324,025 shares issued at March 31, 2014, December 31, 2013 and March 31, 2013, respectively)
Accumulated deficit
(21.1 ) (17.1 ) (22.4 )
Total shareholders' equity
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Net loss from discontinued operations
3.2 —
Stock-based compensation
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade accounts receivable
(15.9 ) (12.5 )
Total cash used in operating activities
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Total cash used in investing activities
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Borrowings of debt, net
Repurchase shares of common stock
Total cash provided by financing activities
Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents
1.8 (1.1 )
Cash and equivalents, beginning of period
Cash and equivalents, end of period
$ 2.4 $ 1.2
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
Income taxes paid
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements of Huttig Building Products, Inc. and Subsidiary (the "Company" or "Huttig") were prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and reflect all adjustments (including normal recurring accruals) which, in the opinion of management, are considered necessary for the fair presentation of the results for the periods presented. These statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.
The condensed consolidated results of operations and resulting cash flows for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that might be expected for the full year. Due to the seasonal nature of Huttig's business, operating profitability is usually lower in the Company's first and fourth quarters than in the second and third quarters.
Certain items in the 2013 financial statements have been reclassified to conform with the current year presentation.
2. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Comprehensive income refers to net income adjusted by gains and losses that in conformity with U.S. GAAP are excluded from net income. Other comprehensive items are amounts that are included in stockholders' equity in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company has no comprehensive income (loss) items and therefore the comprehensive net income (loss) is equal to net income (loss) for all periods presented.
3. DEBT
Debt consisted of the following (in millions):
$ 76.9 $ 59.8 $ 72.0
Other obligations
Less current portion
Credit Agreement — The Company has a $120.0 million asset based senior secured revolving credit facility ("credit facility"). Borrowing availability under the credit facility is based on eligible accounts receivable, inventory and real estate. The real estate component of the borrowing base amortizes monthly over 12.5 years on a straight-line basis. Borrowings under the credit facility are collateralized by substantially all of the Company's assets and are subject to certain operating limitations applicable to a loan of this type, which, among other things, place limitations on indebtedness, liens, investments, mergers and acquisitions, dispositions of assets, cash dividends and transactions with affiliates. The entire unpaid balance under the credit facility is due and payable on December 21, 2017, the maturity date of the credit agreement.
At March 31, 2014, under the credit facility, the Company had revolving credit borrowings of $76.9 million outstanding at a weighted average interest rate of 2.75%, letters of credit outstanding totaling $3.6 million, primarily for health and workers' compensation insurance, and $39.5 million of additional committed borrowing capacity. The Company pays an unused commitment fee in the range of 0.30% to 0.375% per annum. In addition, the Company had $1.8 million of capital lease and other obligations outstanding at March 31, 2014.
The sole financial covenant in the credit facility is the fixed charge coverage ratio ("FCCR") of 1.25:1.00, which must be tested by the Company if the excess borrowing availability falls below a range of $10.0 million to $15.0 million, depending on the Company's borrowing base, and must also be tested on a pro forma basis prior to consummation of certain significant business transactions outside the Company's ordinary course of business, as defined in the agreement.
The Company believes that cash generated from its operations and funds available under the credit facility will provide sufficient funds to meet the operating needs of the Company for at least the next twelve months. However, if the Company's availability falls below the required threshold and the Company does not meet the minimum FCCR, its lenders would have the right, but not the obligation, to terminate the loan commitments and accelerate the repayment of the entire amount outstanding under the credit facility. The lenders could also foreclose on the Company's assets that secure the credit facility. In that event, the Company would be forced to seek alternative sources of financing, which may not be available on terms acceptable to it, or at all.
4. CONTINGENCIES
The Company carries insurance policies on insurable risks with coverage and other terms that it believes to be appropriate. The Company generally has self-insured retention limits and has obtained fully insured layers of coverage above such self-insured retention limits. Accruals for self-insurance losses are made based on claims experience. Liabilities for existing and unreported claims are accrued for when it is probable that future costs will be incurred and can be reasonably estimated.
In 1995, Huttig was identified as a potentially responsible party in connection with the cleanup of contamination at a formerly owned property in Montana that was used for the manufacture and treatment of wood windows. The facility was closed in 1996 and was formerly owned by Missoula White Pine Sash Company which was acquired by Huttig in 1971. Since being identified as a potentially responsible party in 1995, Huttig has been voluntarily remediating this property under the oversight of, and in cooperation with, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and has complied with a 1995 unilateral administrative order of the DEQ to complete a remedial investigation and feasibility study. The remedial investigation was completed by Huttig and was approved in 1998 by the DEQ, which has also issued its final risk assessment of this property. Since 1998 Huttig has remained in active discussions with the DEQ, expanded the remedial investigation where warranted, implemented voluntary interim cleanup actions, conducted pilot tests, and tested remedial technologies in the field. During the first quarter of 2014 the DEQ issued its initial proposed plan for the final cleanup of the Montana Property in its report titled Proposed Final Cleanup for the Missoula White Pine Sash State Superfund Facility (Proposed Plan). Under the preferred remedy set forth in the Proposed Plan, the DEQ estimated total costs to remediate the property at $7.9 million. The DEQ sought public comment on the Proposed Plan through April 14, 2014. Huttig's comments, along with other public comments on the Proposed Plan, are currently being evaluated by the DEQ. After consideration of public comments, the DEQ is expected to publish a record of decision (ROD) outlining the final remedy for the site. The DEQ is then expected to negotiate with Huttig for an administrative order of consent related to Huttig's role in the implementation of the final remedy. According to the DEQ, the ROD is expected to be issued in the third quarter of 2014. Based on the Company's review of the Proposed Plan, including discussions with third party specialists, the Company recorded a charge of $3.1 million, which is reflected in discontinued operations, increasing the total accrual for reasonably estimable remediation costs to $3.7 million. The Company's estimate is based on the preferred remedy of the Proposed Plan however takes into consideration alternative remediation treatments and underlying cost estimates. The Proposed Plan, as well as the Company's estimate of remediation costs, may change when the ROD is issued or at other times when relevant circumstances change, depending on a number of factors. Factors impacting the Company's estimate include, among other things, the final remedy sought by the DEQ in the ROD as compared to the preferred remedy set forth in the proposed plan, associated clean-up standards, alternative remediation methods, the number and financial condition of other potentially responsible parties, discussions with the DEQ, and the availability of insurance coverage. Huttig is reviewing whether insurance coverage is available to it with respect to any remediation costs incurred for this property. At this time Huttig has not recognized any recovery due to the uncertain nature of these claims. The ultimate amount of remediation expenditures is difficult to estimate because of the uncertainty relating to the final remedy to be selected by the DEQ in its ROD as well as alternative means of remediation, which may or may not be available. As of March 31, 2014, management believes the accrual represents a reasonable estimate, based on current facts and circumstances, of the expected costs of remediation to Huttig. Until the DEQ selects a final remedy and issues its ROD, and until alternative means of remediation can be evaluated, management cannot estimate the top end of the range of potential cost to Huttig. As a result, the amount of expenses ultimately incurred by Huttig with respect to this property could exceed the amount accrued as of March 31, 2014 by a material amount and could have a material adverse effect on Huttig's liquidity, financial condition or operating results of any fiscal quarter or year in which additional expenses are incurred.
In addition, some of the Company's current and former distribution centers are located in areas of current or former industrial activity where environmental contamination may have occurred, and for which it, among others, could be held responsible. The Company currently believes that there are no material environmental liabilities at any of its distribution center locations.
The Company accrues expenses for contingencies when it is probable that an asset has been impaired or a liability has been incurred and management can reasonably estimate the expense. Contingencies for which the Company has made accruals include environmental, product liability and other legal matters. It is possible, however, that future results of operations for any particular quarter or annual period and the Company's financial condition could be materially affected by changes in assumptions or other circumstances related to these matters.
5. EARNINGS PER SHARE
The Company calculates its basic income per share by dividing net income allocated to common shares outstanding by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Unvested shares of restricted stock participate in dividends on the same basis as common shares. As a result, these share-based awards meet the definition of participating securities and the Company applies the two-class method to compute earnings per share. The two-class method is an earnings allocation formula that treats participating securities as having rights to earnings that would otherwise have been available to common stockholders. In periods in which the Company has net losses, the losses are not allocated to participating securities because the participating security holders are not obligated to share in such losses. The following table presents the number of participating securities and earnings allocated to those securities.
Three Months Ended March 31,
Earnings allocated to participating shareholders
$ — $ —
Number of participating securities
The diluted earnings per share calculations include the effect of the assumed exercise using the treasury stock method for both stock options and unvested restricted stock units, except when the effect would be anti-dilutive. The following table presents the number of common shares used in the calculation of net income per share from continuing operations for the three-month period ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013.
Weighted-average number of common shares-basic
Dilutive potential common shares
Weighted-average number of common shares-dilutive
The calculation of diluted earnings per common share for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013 excludes the impact of antidilutive stock options and restricted stock units. The Company has 0.2 million stock options outstanding at March 31, 2014 which were all antidilutive.
6. INCOME TAXES
Huttig recognized no income tax expense or benefit in the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013. At March 31, 2014, the Company had gross deferred tax assets of $40.2 million and a valuation allowance of $31.5 million netting to deferred tax assets of $8.7 million. The Company had deferred tax liabilities of $8.7 million at March 31, 2014. After classifying $0.8 million of short-term deferred tax assets with short-term deferred tax liabilities, the Company had current net deferred tax liabilities of $7.9 million, as well as long term deferred tax assets of $7.9 million at March 31, 2014. The Company expects its deferred tax liabilities to be settled with utilization of its deferred tax assets. The deferred tax liabilities enable the Company to partially utilize the deferred tax assets at March 31, 2014, and the balance of the deferred tax assets are covered by the Company's valuation allowance. The Company is not relying on future pre-tax income at March 31, 2014 to support the utilization of the deferred tax assets.
7. STOCK-BASED EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION
The Company recognized $0.3 million and $0.2 million in non-cash stock-based compensation expense in each of the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013, respectively. During the first three months of 2014, the Company granted an aggregate of 456,253 shares of restricted stock at a fair market value of $3.81 per share under its 2005 Executive Incentive Compensation Plan. The restricted shares vest in three equal installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date. The unearned compensation expense is being amortized into expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for the entire award. As of March 31, 2014 and 2013, the total compensation expense not yet recognized related to all outstanding restricted stock/unit awards was approximately $2.7 million and $2.0 million, respectively.
ITEM 2 — MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Huttig is a distributor of a broad array of building material products used principally in new residential construction, home improvement, and remodeling and repair projects. We distribute our products through 27 distribution centers serving 41 states and sell primarily to building materials dealers, national buying groups, home centers and industrial users, including makers of manufactured homes.
The following table sets forth our sales from continuing operations, by product classification as a percentage of total sales:
Millwork(1)
Building Products(2)
Wood Products(3)
Total Net Product Sales
100 % 100 %
(1) Millwork generally includes exterior and interior doors, pre-hung door units, windows, mouldings, frames, stair parts and columns.
(2) Building products generally include composite decking, connectors, fasteners, housewrap, siding, roofing products, insulation and other miscellaneous building products.
(3) Wood products generally include engineered wood products and other wood products, such as lumber and panels.
Industry Conditions
New housing activity in the United States has shown modest improvement each year since 2009. However, 2014 activity is still below the historical average of total housing starts from 1959 to 2013 of approximately 1.5 million starts based on statistics tracked by the United States Census Bureau. Through March 31, 2014, based on the most recent data provided by the United States Census Bureau, total new housing starts are running approximately 2% below 2013 levels for the comparable three-month period.
Various factors historically have caused our results of operations to fluctuate from period to period. These factors include levels of construction, home improvement and remodeling activity, weather, prices of commodity wood and steel products, interest rates, competitive pressures, availability of credit and other local, regional, and national economic conditions. Many of these factors are cyclical or seasonal in nature. We anticipate that further fluctuations in operating results from period to period will continue in the future. Our first quarter and fourth quarter are generally adversely affected by winter weather patterns in the Midwest, Northeast and Northwest, which typically result in seasonal decreases in levels of construction activity in these areas. Because much of our overhead and expenses remain relatively fixed throughout the year, our operating profits tend to be lower during the first and fourth quarters.
We believe we have the product offerings, distribution channel, personnel, systems infrastructure and financial and competitive resources necessary for continued operations. Our future revenues, costs and profitability, however, are all likely to be influenced by a number of risks and uncertainties, including those discussed under "Cautionary Statement" below.
Critical Accounting Policies
We prepare our condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, which require management to make estimates and assumptions. Management bases these estimates and assumptions on historical results and known trends as well as management forecasts. Actual results could differ from these estimates and assumptions. For a discussion of our significant accounting policies and estimates, see our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 in Part II, Item 7—"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations-Critical Accounting Policies." There were no material changes to the critical accounting policies and estimates discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.
Results of Operations
Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
Net sales were $135.3 million in 2014, which is $10.8 million, or approximately 9%, higher than in 2013. The increase is due to higher levels of construction activity and the addition of new product lines partially offset by the impact from extreme winter weather patterns in certain geographical parts of the country.
Sales increased in all major product categories in 2014 from 2013. Millwork sales increased approximately 12% in 2014 to $68.1 million. Building products sales increased approximately 7% in 2014 to $50.8 million. Wood product sales increased approximately 1% in 2014 to $16.4 million.
Gross margin increased approximately 15% to $26.5 million, or 19.6% of sales, in 2014 as compared to $23.1 million, or 18.6% of sales, in 2013. The increase in gross margin percentage is partially due to product mix as well as improvement recognized through our gross margin initiatives.
Operating expenses increased $2.2 million to $26.7 million, or 19.7% of sales, in 2014, compared to $24.5 million, or 19.7% of sales, in 2013. The increase is due to higher personnel costs as a result of hiring additional personnel as well as higher variable costs associated with increased sales.
Net interest expense was $0.6 million in both 2014 and 2013.
No income tax expense or benefit was recognized in the 2014 or 2013 first quarter.
If, in the future, we generate sufficient earnings in federal and state tax jurisdictions where we have recorded valuation allowances, our conclusion regarding the need for a valuation allowance in these tax jurisdictions could change. Accordingly, it is reasonably possible we could have a reduction of some or a significant portion of our recorded valuation allowance of $31.5 million at March 31, 2014. This determination would be dependent on a number of factors which would include, but not be limited to, our expectation of future taxable income.
As a result of the foregoing factors, we incurred a loss from continuing operations of $0.8 million in 2014 compared to a loss of $2.0 million in 2013.
The loss from discontinued operations primarily relates to a $3.1 million change in estimate associated with the remediation and monitoring activities at the formerly owned property in Montana. In total, we recorded a $3.2 million after tax loss from discontinued operations in the first three months of 2014. See further discussion under "Contingencies" under Item 2 herein. No income or loss was recorded in the first three months of 2013.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
We depend on cash flow from operations and funds available under our revolving credit facility to finance our operations, including seasonal working capital needs, capital expenditures and any acquisitions that we may undertake. Our working capital requirements are generally greatest in the second and third quarters, which reflect the seasonal nature of our business. The second and third quarters are also typically our strongest operating quarters, largely due to more favorable weather throughout many of our markets compared to the first and fourth quarters. We typically generate cash from working capital reductions in the fourth quarter of the year and typically use cash as we build working capital during the first quarter in preparation for our second and third quarters. We also maintain significant inventories to meet the rapid delivery requirements of our customers and to enable us to obtain favorable pricing, delivery and service terms with our suppliers. Accounts receivable also typically increase during peak periods commensurate with the sales increase. At March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013, inventories and accounts receivable constituted approximately 77% and 74% of our total assets, respectively. We also closely monitor operating expenses and inventory levels during seasonally affected periods and, to the extent possible, manage variable operating costs to minimize seasonal effects on our profitability.
Operations. Cash used in operating activities increased by $1.2 million to $13.7 million in the first three months of 2014, compared to a usage of $12.5 million in the first three months of 2013. In 2014, our net loss of $4.0 million was compared to a net loss of $2.0 million in 2013. Accounts receivable increased by $15.9 million during 2014, compared to an increase of $12.5 million a year ago. The increase in accounts receivable over the first three months of the year is commensurate with sales activity including the seasonality of our sales. Days sales outstanding increased to 40.6 days at March 31, 2014 as compared to 40.0 days at March 31, 2013 based on annualized first quarter sales and quarter end accounts receivable balances for the respective periods. Inventory increased by $8.4 million in 2014 compared to an increase of $9.1 million in 2013. The increase in inventories over the first three months of the year represents normal seasonal build. Our inventory turns decreased to 6.1 turns in 2014 from 6.8 turns in 2013 based on annualized first quarter costs of goods sold and average inventory balances for the respective quarters. Accounts payable increased by $11.8 million during the first quarter of 2014, compared to a $12.1 million increase in the year ago period. The increase is primarily a result of our seasonal inventory build. Days payable outstanding increased to 44.1 days at March 31, 2014 from 39.3 days at March 31, 2013 based on annualized first quarter costs of goods sold and quarter end accounts payable balances for the respective periods.
Investing. In 2014, net cash used in investing activities was $0.3 million, which compares to net cash used in investing activities of $0.8 million in 2013. The Company invested $0.3 million and $0.8 million in machinery and equipment at various locations in both 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Financing. Cash provided from financing activities of $15.8 million in 2014 reflects net borrowings of $16.6 million offset by the Company's repurchase of 0.2 million shares of its common stock for $0.8 million, which were retired. Cash provided from financing activities of $12.2 million in 2013 reflects net borrowings of $12.6 million offset by the Company's repurchase of 0.2 million shares of its common stock for $0.4 million, which were retired.
Credit Agreement. We have a $120.0 million asset based senior secured revolving credit facility ("credit facility"). Borrowing availability under the credit facility is based on eligible accounts receivable, inventory and real estate. The real estate component of the borrowing base amortizes monthly over 12.5 years on a straight-line basis. Borrowings under the credit facility are collateralized by substantially all of our assets and are subject to certain operating limitations applicable to a loan of this type, which, among other things, place limitations on indebtedness, liens, investments, mergers and acquisitions, dispositions of assets, cash dividends and transactions with affiliates. The entire unpaid balance under the credit facility is due and payable on December 21, 2017, the maturity date of the credit facility.
At March 31, 2014, under the credit facility, we had revolving credit borrowings of $76.9 million outstanding at a weighted average interest rate of 2.75%, letters of credit outstanding totaling $3.6 million, primarily for health and workers' compensation insurance, and $39.5 million of additional committed borrowing capacity. We pay an unused commitment fee in the range of 0.30% to 0.375% per annum. In addition, we had $1.8 million of capital lease and other obligations outstanding at March 31, 2014.
The sole financial covenant in the credit facility is the fixed charge coverage ratio ("FCCR") of 1.25:1.00 that must be tested by us if the excess borrowing availability falls below a range of $10.0 million to $15.0 million depending on our borrowing base and must also be tested on a pro forma basis prior to consummation of certain significant business transactions outside our ordinary course of business, as defined in the agreement.
We believe that cash generated from our operations and funds available under the credit facility will provide sufficient funds to meet the operating needs of the business for at least the next twelve months. However, if availability would have fallen below the required threshold and we would do not meet the minimum FCCR, the lenders would have the right, but not the obligation, to terminate the loan commitments and accelerate the repayment of the entire amount outstanding under the credit facility. The lenders could also foreclose on our assets that secure the credit facility. In that event, we would be forced to seek alternative sources of financing, which may not be available on terms acceptable to us, or at all.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
In addition to funds available from operating cash flows and the credit facility as described above, we use operating leases as a principal off-balance sheet financing technique. Operating leases are employed as an alternative to purchasing certain property, plant and equipment. For a discussion of our off-balance sheet arrangements, see our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 in Part II, Item 7—"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations-Commitments and Contingencies." There were no material changes to our off-balance sheet arrangements discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.
We carry insurance policies on insurable risks with coverage and other terms that we believe to be appropriate. We generally have self-insured retention limits and have obtained fully insured layers of coverage above such self-insured retention limits. Accruals for self-insurance losses are made based on claims experience. Liabilities for existing and unreported claims are accrued for when it is probable that future costs will be incurred and can be reasonably estimated.
In 1995, Huttig was identified as a potentially responsible party in connection with the cleanup of contamination at a formerly owned property in Montana that was used for the manufacture and treatment of wood windows. The facility was closed in 1996 and was formerly owned by Missoula White Pine Sash Company which was acquired by Huttig in 1971. Since being identified as a potentially responsible party in 1995, we have been voluntarily remediating this property under the oversight of, and in cooperation with, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and has complied with a 1995 unilateral administrative order of the DEQ to complete a remedial investigation and feasibility study. The remedial investigation was completed by Huttig and was approved in 1998 by the DEQ, which has also issued its final risk assessment of this property. Since 1998 we have remained in active discussions with the DEQ, expanded the remedial investigation where warranted, implemented voluntary interim cleanup actions, conducted pilot tests, and tested remedial technologies in the field. During the first quarter of 2014 the DEQ issued its initial proposed plan for the final cleanup of the Montana Property in its report titled Proposed Final Cleanup for the Missoula White Pine Sash State Superfund Facility (Proposed Plan). Under the preferred remedy set forth in the Proposed Plan, the DEQ estimated total costs to remediate the property at $7.9 million. The DEQ sought public comment on the Proposed Plan through April 14, 2014. Our comments, along with other public comments on the Proposed Plan, are currently being evaluated by the DEQ. After consideration of public comments, the DEQ is expected to publish a record of decision (ROD) outlining the final remedy for the site. The DEQ is then expected to negotiate with Huttig for an administrative order of consent related to our role in the implementation of the final remedy. According to the DEQ, the ROD is expected to be issued in the third quarter of 2014. Based on our review of the Proposed Plan, including discussions with third party specialists, we recorded a charge of $3.1 million, which is reflected in discontinued operations, increasing the total accrual for reasonably estimable remediation costs to $3.7 million. Our estimate is based on the preferred remedy of the Proposed Plan however takes into consideration alternative remediation treatments and underlying cost estimates. The Proposed Plan, as well as our estimate of remediation costs, may change when the ROD is issued or at other times when relevant circumstances change, depending on a number of factors. Factors impacting our estimate include, among other things, the final remedy sought by the DEQ in the ROD as compared to the preferred remedy set forth in the proposed plan, associated clean-up standards, alternative remediation methods, the number and financial condition of other potentially responsible parties, discussions with the DEQ, and the availability of insurance coverage. We are reviewing whether insurance coverage is available to it with respect to any remediation costs incurred for this property. At this time we have not recognized any recovery due to the uncertain nature of these claims. The ultimate amount of remediation expenditures is difficult to estimate because of the uncertainty relating to the final remedy to be selected by the DEQ in its ROD as well as alternative means of remediation, which may or may not be available. As of March 31, 2014, we believe the accrual represents a reasonable estimate, based on current facts and circumstances, of the expected costs of remediation to Huttig. Until the DEQ selects a final remedy and issues its ROD, and until alternative means of remediation can be evaluated, we cannot estimate the top end of the range of potential cost to Huttig. As a result, the amount of expenses ultimately incurred by Huttig with respect to this property could exceed the amount accrued as of March 31, 2014 by a material amount and could have a material adverse effect on our liquidity, financial condition or operating results of any fiscal quarter or year in which additional expenses are incurred.
In addition, some of our current and former distribution centers are located in areas of current or former industrial activity where environmental contamination may have occurred, and for which we, among others, could be held responsible. We currently believe that there are no material environmental liabilities at any of our distribution center locations.
We accrue expenses for contingencies when it is probable that an asset has been impaired or a liability has been incurred and management can reasonably estimate the expense. Contingencies for which we have made accruals include environmental, product liability and other legal matters. It is possible, however, that future results of operations for any particular quarter or annual period and our financial condition could be materially affected by changes in assumptions or other circumstances related to these matters.
Cautionary Statement Relevant to Forward-looking Information for the Purpose of "Safe Harbor" Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words or phrases "will likely result," "are expected to," "will continue," "is anticipated," "believe," "estimate," "project" or similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such words. Statements made in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and our annual report to stockholders looking forward in time, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the Company's current views with respect to financial performance, future growth in the housing market, distribution channels, sales, favorable supplier relationships, inventory levels, the ability to meet customer needs, enhanced competitive posture, no material financial impact from litigation or contingencies, are included pursuant to the "safe harbor" provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
These statements present management's expectations, beliefs, plans and objectives regarding our future business and financial performance. These forward-looking statements are based on current projections, estimates, assumptions and judgments, and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. We disclaim any obligation to publicly update or revise any of these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. There are a number of factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to those set forth under Item 1A-Risk Factors the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.
ITEM 4 – CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures – The Company, under the supervision and with the participation of our Disclosure Committee and management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934). Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of March 31, 2014.
Changes in Internal Control of Financial Reporting – There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2014, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1 — LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
See Note 4 – Contingencies of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) in Item 1 for information on legal proceedings in which the Company is involved. See also Part I, Item 3-"Legal Proceedings" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.
ITEM 2 – Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
The following table provides information as of the quarter ended March 31, 2014 with respect to shares of common stock, $.01 par value per share, repurchased by the Company:
shares purchased
(thousands) (a) Average price
paid per share Total number of shares
purchased as part of
publicly announced plans
or programs Maximum number of
shares (or approximate
dollar value) that may yet
be purchased under the
plans or programs
104 $ 3.97 — —
February 1, 2014—February 28, 2014
77 $ 4.65 — —
March 1, 2014—March 31, 2014
1 $ 4.88 — —
(a) The shares reflected in this column were relinquished by employees in exchange for the Company's agreement to pay applicable withholding obligations resulting from the vesting of the Company's restricted stock granted to such employees.
ITEM 6 — EXHIBITS
3.1 Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Form 10 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 21, 1999).
3.2 Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company (as of September 26, 2007) (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 28, 2007).
31.1 Certification by Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2 Certification by Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1 Certification by Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INS XBRL Instance Document
10l.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Scheme Document
101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
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101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
/s/ JON P. VRABELY
Date: April 25, 2014 Jon P. Vrabely
(Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ PHILIP W. KEIPP
Date: April 25, 2014 Philip W. Keipp
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)


For over fifty years, though his practice, in his books and at his seminars, Dr. John Diamond has helped his audiences to recognize, understand and utilize the healing power of art in their lives. As an artist, he has spent years perfecting the flow and grace in the movement of his hand and brush. This very special exhibition focuses on Dr. Diamond's unique Haiku paintings, revealing concepts of energy and thought, each a personal reflection of transformation and understanding.
For more information about Dr. Diamond and this exhibition, click here.


A full valid passport is required for all holidays featured by Tulip Holidays Ltd, valid for at least 6 months after the date of return to the UK. If you are not a Turkish National than you must apply for a visa for all holidays to Turkey. Visa\'s to Turkey can be obtained from the Turkish Embassy, Rutland Lodge, Rutland Gardens, Knightsbridge, London SW7 1BW, Tel: 020-7591-6900. Health risks vary from time to time, and it is highly recommended that you consult your GP or a specialist vaccination centre for details of the measures you will need to take prior to departure. Further information can be found at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office www.fco.gov.uk.


However I could not find?
confused at my own code after not seeing it for months.
write a quick line that describes what a section of code is for."
... finishing at the end of page 41.
She is a sharp cookie, maintains a 101 average in the 6th grade, and needs the challenge.
At the link above is the book author's page and it seems to link you to what are looking for, although it is now listed as 5MB.
If you go to the first link you would be the first to actually download it from there!
So there may actually be a problem with the download, I don't know.
I downloaded it from awhile back.
The links to the book and related, is taking me to a chineese shoo selling page!!!!!!!
I just downloaded both the book and the book's source code.... no problems.
PS - If you still have problems.. Private Message me.
Hi, I just had the idea it might be interesting to some to also get the 'updated' examples from Kale's book.
With the translation to german some years ago, these codes had been checked and updated to PB 4.51.
Missing a download-file on the forums? ~ check out this backup page.
Maybe I'm missing something or not looking at the right place but I was told that there's an updated version (4.51) of the book. Every download I've tried mentions "updated to v4" (2006).
Can you point me to the right download link? Thx.
NB: Although I can speak and read a (tiny) bit of German, I want an English version.
codes that I was able to download, and unzip.


text:
using content::WebContents;

namespace {

const int kImageSearchThumbnailMinSize = 300 * 300;
const int kImageSearchThumbnailMaxWidth = 600;
const int kImageSearchThumbnailMaxHeight = 600;

}  // namespace

CoreTabHelper::CoreTabHelper(WebContents* web_contents)
    : content::WebContentsObserver(web_contents), content_restrictions_(0) {}

CoreTabHelper::~CoreTabHelper() {}

base::string16 CoreTabHelper::GetDefaultTitle() {
  return l10n_util::GetStringUTF16(IDS_DEFAULT_TAB_TITLE);
}

base::string16 CoreTabHelper::GetStatusText() const {
  base::string16 status_text;
  GetStatusTextForWebContents(&status_text, web_contents());
  return status_text;
}

void CoreTabHelper::UpdateContentRestrictions(int content_restrictions) {
  content_restrictions_ = content_restrictions;
#if !defined(OS_ANDROID)
  Browser* browser = chrome::FindBrowserWithWebContents(web_contents());
  if (!browser)
    return;

  browser->command_controller()->ContentRestrictionsChanged();
#endif
}

void CoreTabHelper::SearchByImageInNewTab(
    content::RenderFrameHost* render_frame_host,
    const GURL& src_url) {
  mojo::AssociatedRemote<chrome::mojom::ChromeRenderFrame> chrome_render_frame;
  render_frame_host->GetRemoteAssociatedInterfaces()->GetInterface(
      &chrome_render_frame);
  // Bind the InterfacePtr into the callback so that it's kept alive until
  // there's either a connection error or a response.
  auto* thumbnail_capturer_proxy = chrome_render_frame.get();
  thumbnail_capturer_proxy->RequestImageForContextNode(
      kImageSearchThumbnailMinSize,
      gfx::Size(kImageSearchThumbnailMaxWidth, kImageSearchThumbnailMaxHeight),
      chrome::mojom::ImageFormat::JPEG,
      base::BindOnce(&CoreTabHelper::DoSearchByImageInNewTab,
                     weak_factory_.GetWeakPtr(),
                     base::Passed(&chrome_render_frame), src_url));
}

std::unique_ptr<content::WebContents> CoreTabHelper::SwapWebContents(
    std::unique_ptr<content::WebContents> new_contents,
    bool did_start_load,
    bool did_finish_load) {
#if defined(OS_ANDROID)
  TabAndroid* tab = TabAndroid::FromWebContents(web_contents());
  return tab->SwapWebContents(std::move(new_contents), did_start_load,
                              did_finish_load);
#else
  Browser* browser = chrome::FindBrowserWithWebContents(web_contents());
  return browser->SwapWebContents(web_contents(), std::move(new_contents));
#endif
}

// static
bool CoreTabHelper::GetStatusTextForWebContents(
    base::string16* status_text, content::WebContents* source) {
#if BUILDFLAG(ENABLE_EXTENSIONS)
  auto* guest_manager = guest_view::GuestViewManager::FromBrowserContext(
      source->GetBrowserContext());
#endif  // BUILDFLAG(ENABLE_EXTENSIONS)
  if (!source->IsLoading() ||
      source->GetLoadState().state == net::LOAD_STATE_IDLE) {
#if BUILDFLAG(ENABLE_EXTENSIONS)
    if (!guest_manager)
      return false;
    return guest_manager->ForEachGuest(
        source, base::BindRepeating(&CoreTabHelper::GetStatusTextForWebContents,
                                    status_text));
#else  // !BUILDFLAG(ENABLE_EXTENSIONS)
    return false;
#endif  // BUILDFLAG(ENABLE_EXTENSIONS)
  }

  switch (source->GetLoadState().state) {
    case net::LOAD_STATE_WAITING_FOR_STALLED_SOCKET_POOL:
    case net::LOAD_STATE_WAITING_FOR_AVAILABLE_SOCKET:
      *status_text =
          l10n_util::GetStringUTF16(IDS_LOAD_STATE_WAITING_FOR_SOCKET_SLOT);
      return true;
    case net::LOAD_STATE_WAITING_FOR_DELEGATE:
      if (!source->GetLoadState().param.empty()) {
        *status_text = l10n_util::GetStringFUTF16(
            IDS_LOAD_STATE_WAITING_FOR_DELEGATE,
            source->GetLoadState().param);
        return true;
      } else {
        *status_text = l10n_util::GetStringUTF16(
            IDS_LOAD_STATE_WAITING_FOR_DELEGATE_GENERIC);
        return true;
      }
    case net::LOAD_STATE_WAITING_FOR_CACHE:
      *status_text =
          l10n_util::GetStringUTF16(IDS_LOAD_STATE_WAITING_FOR_CACHE);
      return true;
    case net::LOAD_STATE_WAITING_FOR_APPCACHE:
      *status_text =
          l10n_util::GetStringUTF16(IDS_LOAD_STATE_WAITING_FOR_APPCACHE);
      return true;
    case net::LOAD_STATE_ESTABLISHING_PROXY_TUNNEL:
      *status_text =
          l10n_util::GetStringUTF16(IDS_LOAD_STATE_ESTABLISHING_PROXY_TUNNEL);
      return true;
    case net::LOAD_STATE_DOWNLOADING_PAC_FILE:
      *status_text =
          l10n_util::GetStringUTF16(IDS_LOAD_STATE_DOWNLOADING_PAC_FILE);
      return true;
    case net::LOAD_STATE_RESOLVING_PROXY_FOR_URL:
      *status_text =
          l10n_util::GetStringUTF16(IDS_LOAD_STATE_RESOLVING_PROXY_FOR_URL);
      return true;
    case net::LOAD_STATE_RESOLVING_HOST_IN_PAC_FILE:
      *status_text =
          l10n_util::GetStringUTF16(IDS_LOAD_STATE_RESOLVING_HOST_IN_PAC_FILE);
      return true;
    case net::LOAD_STATE_RESOLVING_HOST:
      *status_text = l10n_util::GetStringUTF16(IDS_LOAD_STATE_RESOLVING_HOST);
      return true;
    case net::LOAD_STATE_CONNECTING:
      *status_text = l10n_util::GetStringUTF16(IDS_LOAD_STATE_CONNECTING);
      return true;
    case net::LOAD_STATE_SSL_HANDSHAKE:
      *status_text = l10n_util::GetStringUTF16(IDS_LOAD_STATE_SSL_HANDSHAKE);
      return true;
    case net::LOAD_STATE_SENDING_REQUEST:
      if (source->GetUploadSize()) {
        *status_text = l10n_util::GetStringFUTF16Int(
            IDS_LOAD_STATE_SENDING_REQUEST_WITH_PROGRESS,
            static_cast<int>((100 * source->GetUploadPosition()) /
                source->GetUploadSize()));
        return true;
      } else {
        *status_text =
            l10n_util::GetStringUTF16(IDS_LOAD_STATE_SENDING_REQUEST);
        return true;
      }
    case net::LOAD_STATE_WAITING_FOR_RESPONSE:
      *status_text =
          l10n_util::GetStringFUTF16(IDS_LOAD_STATE_WAITING_FOR_RESPONSE,
                                     source->GetLoadStateHost());
      return true;
    // Ignore net::LOAD_STATE_READING_RESPONSE and net::LOAD_STATE_IDLE
    case net::LOAD_STATE_IDLE:
    case net::LOAD_STATE_READING_RESPONSE:
      break;
  }
#if BUILDFLAG(ENABLE_EXTENSIONS)
  if (!guest_manager)
    return false;

  return guest_manager->ForEachGuest(
      source, base::Bind(&CoreTabHelper::GetStatusTextForWebContents,
                         status_text));
#else  // !BUILDFLAG(ENABLE_EXTENSIONS)
  return false;
#endif  // BUILDFLAG(ENABLE_EXTENSIONS)
}

////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
// WebContentsObserver overrides

void CoreTabHelper::DidStartLoading() {
  UpdateContentRestrictions(0);
}

void CoreTabHelper::OnVisibilityChanged(content::Visibility visibility) {
  // TODO(jochen): Consider handling OCCLUDED tabs the same way as HIDDEN tabs.
  if (visibility != content::Visibility::HIDDEN) {
    web_cache::WebCacheManager::GetInstance()->ObserveActivity(
        web_contents()->GetMainFrame()->GetProcess()->GetID());
  }
}

// Update back/forward buttons for web_contents that are active.
void CoreTabHelper::NavigationEntriesDeleted() {
#if !defined(OS_ANDROID)
  for (Browser* browser : *BrowserList::GetInstance()) {
    if (web_contents() == browser->tab_strip_model()->GetActiveWebContents())
      browser->command_controller()->TabStateChanged();
  }
#endif
}

// Handles the image thumbnail for the context node, composes a image search
// request based on the received thumbnail and opens the request in a new tab.
void CoreTabHelper::DoSearchByImageInNewTab(
    mojo::AssociatedRemote<chrome::mojom::ChromeRenderFrame>
        chrome_render_frame,
    const GURL& src_url,
    const std::vector<uint8_t>& thumbnail_data,
    const gfx::Size& original_size,
    const std::string& image_extension) {
  if (thumbnail_data.empty())
    return;

  Profile* profile =
      Profile::FromBrowserContext(web_contents()->GetBrowserContext());

  TemplateURLService* template_url_service =
      TemplateURLServiceFactory::GetForProfile(profile);
  if (!template_url_service)
    return;
  const TemplateURL* const default_provider =
      template_url_service->GetDefaultSearchProvider();
  if (!default_provider)
    return;

  TemplateURLRef::SearchTermsArgs search_args =
      TemplateURLRef::SearchTermsArgs(base::string16());
  search_args.image_thumbnail_content.assign(thumbnail_data.begin(),
                                             thumbnail_data.end());
  search_args.image_url = src_url;
  search_args.image_original_size = original_size;
  TemplateURLRef::PostContent post_content;
  GURL result(default_provider->image_url_ref().ReplaceSearchTerms(
      search_args, template_url_service->search_terms_data(), &post_content));
  if (!result.is_valid())
    return;

  content::OpenURLParams open_url_params(
      result, content::Referrer(), WindowOpenDisposition::NEW_FOREGROUND_TAB,
      ui::PAGE_TRANSITION_LINK, false);
  const std::string& content_type = post_content.first;
  const std::string& post_data = post_content.second;
  if (!post_data.empty()) {
    DCHECK(!content_type.empty());
    open_url_params.post_data = network::ResourceRequestBody::CreateFromBytes(
        post_data.data(), post_data.size());
    open_url_params.extra_headers += base::StringPrintf(
        "%s: %s\r\n", net::HttpRequestHeaders::kContentType,
        content_type.c_str());
  }
  web_contents()->OpenURL(open_url_params);
}

WEB_CONTENTS_USER_DATA_KEY_IMPL(CoreTabHelper)

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


text:
Symphonie de la Bicyclette by Hew Parham Presented by Brink Productions in association with Merrigong Theatre
Hew is a passionate wannabe cyclist. But Hew is in a malaise. Stuck in a relationship with his exercise bike and going nowhere, he has long harboured a pathological envy of his more successful high school friend, now professional cyclist, Jake.
A series of humiliating events cast Hew out of his flat and into the world, where he encounters former cycling champion Gavin Chestnut, who takes him under his wing, remaking Hew into a new man. Now transformed, Hew is ready to take on his arch-nemesis, Jake, in the race for his life.
Told in parallel with our hero's tale is the story of the great Gino Bartali (winner of the Tour de France in 1938 and 1948) who, in WWII, risked his life to save Jewish lives in Northern Italy by secretly transporting documents in his bicycle.
In Symphonie de la Bicyclette these stories combine to create an absurdly hysterical yet ultimately moving portrait of the quest for glory and heroism.
The world premiere of this new theatre piece celebrating our obsessions with life on two wheels has been specially programmed as part of the festivities surrounding the UCI Road World Championships Wollongong 2022.
Writer & Performer: Hew Parham
Director: Chris Drummond
Composer & Sound Designer: Will Spartalis
Set, Costume & Lighting Design: Wendy Todd
Associate Lighting Designer & Technical Operator: Aaron Herczeg
Production Manager: Lachlan Turne


Why has the Bluetooth messaging stopped working on my Galaxy S5 Active?
I have updated my Galaxy S5 Active to 4.4.2, I have updated the software on my Uconnect in my Chrysler 200S. This morning I was able to send and receive one text messaging in the car, but then the messaging feature goes gray and will not work. All of the other Bluetooth functions work, like phone calls, music, but no texting. What's wrong?


text:
Episode 48: Cam Rogers & Sam Izzo (No Mario's Sky), games from outside the west & review lawsuits
What happens when you make a jam game that mashes two existing titles together, Super Mario and No Man's Sky, and the long arm of the law comes down on you?
Mainstream media is jumping onto the topic of video games more often these days but there is one aspect they keep failing to touch on, the power of the central Asian markets and development communities. Countries like China and South Korea are turning out quality titles that we just don't ever see here in the west. With more and more great games coming from our friends in Asia there is a lot of talent and big money being thrown around, we cast an inquisitive eye up there this week to see what's going on.
Another week, another DMCA take down. Yet again Nintendo has taken another fan project off the net with its zero tolerance attitude towards any use of their intellectual property. No Mario Sky is the latest high profile casualty. We were lucky to talk to Sam Izzo the developer behind No Mario Sky and video game and entertainment lawyer Cam Rogers. The legal and creative minefield around the fan project is a difficult one to navigate, and Cam and Sam shared their stories. You can download DMCA's Sky, the redesigned game made by Sam's team ASMB Games here: http://asmb.itch.io/
Keeping the legal theme going this week we've more drama surrounding American development studio Digital Homicide. In addition to suing game reviewer Jim Sterling the studio has now filed a law suit against Steam users directly. Further attention was directed their way when the court documents were released online. No matter how ridiculous this may seem it has prompted Valve to act, swiftly making modifications to the steam reviews rules, which not everyone is happy with.


First there were sewing-machine sized portable PCs, then laptops, the Newton, the Palm Pilot, and phones with built-in PDA functions. The iPhone led the way to the ubiquitous smartphone, and the iPad ushered in an era of tablets. Now wireless hotspots, printers, storage, and a variety of other devices are making their way onto your office network, possibly without the knowledge of managers.
These devices have the potential to compromise security, whether by introducing malware onto other devices on your network, or transporting company data outside the network. Fortunately, antivirus and encryption apps are available for all the major smartphone and tablet platforms, and most allow remote management.
You can't ask users to abide by a security policy if you don't have one. It doesn't have to be a long document that covers every possible contingency. A brief statement about protecting corporate assets will not only be easier to understand and remember, but easier to get buy-in on from users. Make clear that the rules aren'tt simply to make users' lives harder, but to protect the organization.
Create a list of the recommended or required applications--such as encryption software, an anti-virus client, and VPN software--for each mobile device or platform you'll be supporting. You can create an internal website with links to the appropriate download sites. Help the users understand the easiest way to install and use these applications.
Most wireless access points allow you to set up two or more networks, a trusted network for authorized devices, and a quest network for all others. You can maintain a list of authorized devices, and all others will only be able to connect to a guest network that gives Internet access but not access to the company network.
To ensure that devices can't circumvent security while connected to a PC or other device, you can run a management server that can control access to USB ports, lock down synchronization applications such as ActiveSync or iTunes, and control which files can be transferred to a mobile device or portable storage.
Network Access Control (NAC) systems monitor the network and check any device that tries to connect for specific parameters, such as an up-to-date anti-virus client, patch levels, particular applications such as encryption or VPN apps, and settings such as ensuring that passwords are properly complex. NAC systems help secure the network by ensuring that devices that are insecure or may have malware loaded, or that don't properly encrypt data, cannot connect to the network.
Each of the major operating systems, such as Android and iOS, can be used with a policy and management server such as System Center Configuration Manager or SELinux Policy Server. These servers allow you to access mobile devices remotely, wipe them if they are stolen, install necessary applications anti-virus clients, load patches to the OS or applications, and ensure that any data copied to the device is properly encrypted.


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Janet Holtzblatt
How Well Is the IRS Implementing A Retroactive Unemployment Benefit Tax Break?
By including in the American Rescue Plan (ARP) a provision to exempt up to $10,200 of last year's unemployment benefits from federal income tax, Congress left the IRS with a very difficult task. Changing the tax code retroactively is rarely a good idea. And doing it in the middle of tax season just adds to the challenges of both the Internal Revenue Service and taxpayers.
My initial response? What an administrative nightmare! Now that the IRS has developed a solution, I give the agency a solid grade for overall implementation. But it could be more transparent about what it is doing.
A for Adaptability
When the ARP provision was first announced, I thought the IRS would have to come up with a new 1040 tax form and change its computer programming.
But neither step was necessary—at least for people who hadn't filed their tax returns before President Biden signed the ARP on March 11. Taxpayers are instructed to report total UI benefits on Schedule 1, as they did before the law changed, and report the excluded amount on an existing line for other types of income (with a notation in the margin) on the same form. The difference between the two amounts is taxable. Surprisingly simple.
B for Limiting Burden
What about the millions of UI recipients who already filed their tax return before March 11? I first thought they would have the aggravation of filing an amended tax return. But the IRS quickly reassured them that they will receive refunds without doing anything.
The IRS, though, has not yet explained how it will pay those automatic refunds. It's entirely feasible to do so, but the method will affect the timing of payments and the risk of errors.
The quickest way: The IRS could compute the excluded amount based only on the information on a federal income tax return. But doing so would be error prone. For example, the $10,200 cap applies to each spouse's benefits. Thus, for a couple, up to $20,440 of 2020 UI benefits could be tax-free. But the IRS can't determine the amount each spouse received based solely on the information on their joint tax return.
Alternatively, the IRS could wait until later in the year when it routinely checks and matches tax returns to W-2s and other information reports, including 1099-G's sent by the state UI office to each beneficiary. That's less risky and—because the infrastructure already exists—less costly than other options. But it would delay refunds for months.
The middle-ground: IRS could accelerate its matching of the 1099-Gs with 1040s and skip the error check. That would get refunds out faster, but it's costlier and risker to implement than the annual matching procedures. It may be especially problematic in a year when many people received 1099-Gs for UI benefits they never collected because criminals stole their personal information and fraudulently got benefits.
C for Clarity
The IRS acted quickly to minimize its administrative costs and taxpayer burdens. But it has been slow to explain the process to taxpayers. Last week, the instructions were moved to a much more visible location on the IRS's website, but the agency still has not fully updated all the related pages.
And an evolving interpretation of the law is another source of confusion and frustration. The exclusion is available only to those with adjusted gross income of $150,000 or less. But do jobless benefits count towards that cap? They did prior to March 23rd, but they don't anymore.
Was the retroactive change in law worth the administrative struggle?
Unemployment insurance is a wage-replacement program, chiefly financed by payroll taxes on employers. Either all the benefits should be taxed, as they have been since 1987, or the payroll taxes should be recognized as compensation and included in workers' taxable income.
Still, Georgetown University law professor Brian Galle has made a compelling case that the federally-funded expansions of UI benefits in 2020 were a response to a qualifying disaster and thus even under pre-ARP law should be exempt from taxes.
The challenge this year was widespread sticker shock. State agencies are supposed to alert beneficiaries that benefits are taxable and give them the opportunity to request that those taxes are withheld. But that message likely got lost in the chaos of 2020 when millions were laid-off from jobs for the first time in their lives and state agencies were overwhelmed.
Thus, many of those who were jobless last year didn't realize they owed tax on unemployment benefits until they filed their 2020 Form 1040s over the past couple of months. And they may not have the money to pay the tax.
This mess can be avoided next time. Taxes could be automatically withheld from future benefits unless recipients opt out. Or, even better, Congress does not change the prior year's tax law in the middle of filing season.
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NEW FRAGRANCE: Francis Kurkdjian
For his newest scent, Aqua Vitae, or "water of life," Francis Kurkdjian was inspired by "the space between two people, especially two lovers," he said. "Aqua Vitae is not just about yourself, but yourself for the other [person], your partner. There is an intimacy, which is more seductive and more sensual. I wanted to work on the idea that perfume is also essential to life."
Following his fresh scent Aqua Universalis, which is a top seller for the brand, Aqua Vitae, $175 for 2.5 oz. and $245 for 6.8 oz., is meant as "something more related to the skin," said Kurkdjian.
"To me, a piece of clothing is alive when it's out of the hanger and goes on the body and to me perfume is the same. It gets its life when it's on the skin, not the blotter."
Although the brand would not discuss numbers, insiders believe Aqua Vitae, which rolls out to 180 global doors this month, could generate between $3 million and $5 million at retail in its first year.
According to Kurkdjian, inspiration for the scent took some time and came unexpectedly during a vacation on the rustic island of Formentera, in the Balearic Islands off the coast of Ibiza.
"For the very first time, I was blank. I couldn't come up with something," said Kurkdjian."I was not happy when I left Paris. I knew that when I returned I had to deal with that so I was kind of…my brain was open to suggestions basically."
During one of his days on the island, which Kurkdjian said is "very low key" and without running water, he took a motorcycle ride, something he cannot do in large cities because his nose is insured.
"When you motorcycle you have the flow of the hot air to your face, at the same time you have the speed of the cycling, so you get a feeling that is kind of lukewarm smell and feeling," said Kurkdjian. "This is what gave me the idea of working around for Aqua Vitae."
The scent, a blend of Calabrian lemon, Sicilian mandarin, Brazilian tonka bean, vanilla infusion, hedoine and guaiac wood, features a "fresh impact as a central and a warm background, which is not sweet and not sticky," said Kurkdjian. "It's very hard for me to describe [but], its like basically, when you are on vacation, all of a sudden you feel that life is very [much] about simple things and when you have a kind of serenity….Something like when you smell your skin after sunbathing."
When discussing the notes in the juice, Kurkdjian makes the point that finer ingredients do not necessarily mean a finer fragrance. "It's like painting," he said.
"A painter doesn't invent a new color to be creative and have his own style," he continued. "It's the way he thinks of his craft is what makes him unique. It's not like you buy a crop of bergamot and your perfume is going to be much better. It doesn't work that way. The price of the Picasso is not done because of the price of the paints."
To get the word out for Aqua Vitae, the brand will launch "on-counter activities," utilize department store publications and offer deluxe sampling. In addition, Kurkdjian will make personal appearances in select Neiman Marcus doors and Bergdorf Goodman. He will also travel to stores in Russia, Japan, Hong Kong, the U.K., France and Germany.
Next up for the celebrated perfumer? Although he remained mum on details, Kurkdjian said he is working on a larger-scale scented project, utilizing pinwheels, an idea that came from his young niece, who loves to twirl in ballerina skirts. "She gave me the idea to do scented pinwheels, which will be part of a launch next year," he said. "Half of my job is dedicated to olfactive installation. To me, it's a new path."
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South Valley Neighborhood Partnership – Lamont Weedpatch Collaborative facilitates coordination and collaboration among the organizations, agencies, and public institutions that serve the Lamont and Weedpatch Communities in order to ensure that services and programs are responsive to the community and meet the needs of the residents.
One-Stop Resources and Referrals provides assistance to residents with accessing services they need to help their family overcome barriers to success, including application assistance for public programs, referrals to partner agencies, and assistance locating needed services.
Family Support Services works with families to help them set and reach goals for family success and stability through parent education, case management, and linkage services.
Nutrition Education Program The Nutrition Education Program is working toward improving the health status of low-income residents through increased fruit and vegetable consumption and daily physical activity. Multiple venues are used to facilitate behavior change in the homes, schools, worksites, and the community to create environments that support fruit and vegetable consumption and physical activity.
Pre-Kindergarten Academy provides high-quality, academics-focused early childhood education to children age 3 and 4 in order to help them gain the necessary skills to succeed in school and begin the process of preparing for college and career.
Lamont Vineland School Readiness Initiative provides family support, early childhood education, and Kindergarten transition assistance to help ensure that every child in Lamont and Weedpatch enters school ready to learn.
Community Support and Events. The LWFRC leads and participates in a number of community events designed to assist the community and community members in a variety of ways.


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When did traditional Chinese become simplified?
When did China switch to simplified characters?
Why did China switch to simplified?
Is Chinese in China simplified or traditional?
Did Mao create simplified Chinese?
Can Chinese read both simplified and traditional?
How many traditional Chinese characters were simplified?
How do you tell the difference between simplified and traditional Chinese?
Which is more popular traditional or simplified Chinese?
Who simplified the Chinese language?
Why is simplified Chinese better?
What type of Chinese does duolingo teach?
Is it better to learn traditional or simplified Chinese?
When did Singapore start using simplified Chinese?
Does Taiwan use traditional characters?
A relatively modern form of text, Simplified Chinese (SC) was created as a way to encourage literacy and was made official with the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949. The characters have fewer strokes than Traditional Chinese (TC).
The new Table of General Standard Chinese Characters consisting of 8,105 (simplified and unchanged) characters was officially implemented for use by the State Council of the People's Republic of China on June 5, 2013.
The majority of "common" people in China could not read their system of writing, it was too complex. As with other developments that took place during this era it was deemed necessary to make a system of reading that was easier to learn and use. Hence "Simplified" Chinese was born.
Simplified Chinese is now used in Mainland China, Malaysia (in official publications), and Singapore. Traditional Chinese is used in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macau.
IT\'S FUNNING: Who sits and eat first in Chinese tradition?
History. When the People's Republic of China was formed in 1949, the Communist Party of China under Mao Zedong wanted to help the Chinese people read and write. Before 1949, most Chinese people could not read. … The first set of simplified Chinese characters were first put to public use in 1956.
Most Chinese can read the both. The reason is that only a small portion of hanzi are different between traditional and simplified Chinese. (in other words, only a small portion is simplified from traditional version to simplified version.) Most hanzi are the same.
About 2,000 characters have been simplified in a number of different ways. Many simplified characters are based on commonly used abbreviations, some of which have been in use in cursive forms of the Chinese script since the Qin dynasty (221-206 BC).
The most obvious difference between traditional Chinese and simplified Chinese is the way that the characters look. Traditional characters are typically more complicated and have more strokes, while simplified characters are, as the name suggests, simpler and have fewer strokes.
Simplified Chinese is the standard way of writing in mainland China. Traditional Chinese writing is the choice mostly preferred in Taiwan and in Hong Kong. Although the majority of the population uses the Simplified Chinese system, there is a growing trend towards Traditional Chinese.
IT\'S FUNNING: Best answer: How long does a Chinese work permit last?
Students struggling to learn Chinese might not know it, but their task has been made easier because of the work of one man. Zhou Youguang helped invent Pinyin, a writing system that turns Chinese characters into words using letters from the Roman alphabet.
Simplified decreases the number of Chinese character strokes and the number of Chinese characters, which reduces the difficulty of learning Chinese characters, accelerate the speed of writing at the same time, is beneficial to popularization education, and easy for public to communication.
Duolingo teaches the dialect of Chinese known as Mandarin. There are seven primary dialects of Chinese: Mandarin, Wu, Gan, Xiang, Min, Hakka, and Yue (Cantonese). Each dialect consists of different pronunciations and grammar, making them virtually their own language.
Traditional characters are actually easier to learn and remember than simplified characters. Learn traditional characters first, then learn the simplified forms. You will save time and enjoy the experience because you can learn more efficiently and remember better.
Singapore had its own version of simplified Chinese between 1969 and 1976, although they never gained widespread recognition in the country. After 1976, the Ministry of Education reformed the Singapore orthography after the PRC standard, so as to prevent the confusion of having yet another standard.
Taiwan normally uses traditional characters but many businesses made the switch after Taiwan opened its doors to mainland tourists three years ago. Relations between China and Taiwan are at their best in decades.
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A specialty of Gascony, confit is a time-honored method of preserving meat by salting it and cooking it slowly in its own fat. The super-tender meat is then packed into a crock or pot and covered with its cooking fat, which acts as a seal and preservative. This fully cooked confit simply needs to be heated. It is ideal with potatoes or beans; it can also be used to prepare a cassoulet.
Ingredients 4 moulard duck legs, duck fat, water, salt, pepper.


The hackers who stole US $81 million from Bangladesh's central bank likely used custom malware designed to interfere with the SWIFT transaction software used by many financial institutions.
The attackers attempted to transfer $951 million out of Bangladesh Bank's account at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York in February, but most of the transfers were blocked before completion. The attackers did manage to send $81 million to accounts in the Philippines, and that money is still missing.
Researchers from BAE Systems have recently come across several malware components that they believe are part of a custom attack toolkit that was likely used in the heist.
The samples were uploaded to online malware repositories by someone in Bangladesh and they are designed to monitor, delete and alter transaction records in the database used by the SWIFT client software.
Brussels-based SWIFT, or the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication, is a cooperative society owned by thousands of financial institutions that runs the world's largest secure financial messaging network.
One of the malware components bypasses a validation check in a library that's part of SWIFT's Alliance software suite, which stores transaction records in an Oracle Database, the BAE researchers said in a blog post Monday.
The rogue program then monitors SWIFT Financial Application messages for strings defined in an encrypted configuration file. When it detects a matching one, it identifies the corresponding database entry and deletes it.
The malware also monitors for login and logout events in the application and notifies command-and-control servers when they are detected.
Finally, the program can manipulate confirmation SWIFT messages, which are automatically printed out on paper by the bank's systems. Altering database records is not enough to hide fraudulent transactions because these printed confirmation messages could give an attack away, the BAE researchers said.
There are still many unknowns about the well-planned Bangladesh Bank heist, such as who was behind it, how they got into the bank's network in the first place, and how they initiated the rogue transfers. However, the existence of this custom malware toolkit should serve as a warning to other financial institutions.
"This malware was written bespoke for attacking a specific victim infrastructure, but the general tools, techniques and procedures used in the attack may allow the gang to strike again," the BAE researchers said. "All financial institutions who run SWIFT Alliance Access and similar systems should be seriously reviewing their security now to make sure they too are not exposed."
SWIFT is aware of the malware's existence. However, the program doesn't impact SWIFT's network or core messaging services, the organization said in an emailed statement.
"We understand that the malware is designed to hide the traces of fraudulent payments from customers' local database applications and can only be installed on users' local systems by attackers that have successfully identified and exploited weaknesses in their local security," SWIFT said.
"We have developed a facility to assist customers in enhancing their security and to spot inconsistencies in their local database records," the organization added. "However, the key defence against such attack scenarios remains for users to implement appropriate security measures in their local environments to safeguard their systems -- in particular those used to access SWIFT -- against such potential security threats."
According to investigators, one factor that contributed to the success of the attack against Bangladesh's central bank was the lack of proper segmentation between the bank's SWIFT systems and the rest of its network. The SWIFT-connected computers were linked to the network via cheap switches with no management capability and lacking a firewall, Reuters reported Friday.


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28. A National Analytics Strategy and Use Case: Closing the Gaps in Data to Address a Pandemic
(Analytics Best Practices, Innovative Data and Analytics Transformation, Machine Learning/AI — Course Level: Intermediate)
As COVID-19 makes timely access to comprehensive, accurate patient data increasingly urgent, healthcare organizations, pharma, and public health agencies are struggling to procure needed clinical information. An answer to this data challenge is a national data set that leverages deep, aggregated electronic health record data from patients across the United States, including patient history, comorbidities, vitals, treatment pathways, labs, and more. A proliferation of local standards and a lack of a standard COVID-19 definition has generated problems at the national level, driving the need for a standard COVID-19 patient type definition and registry. Only with this comprehensive, transparent view of patient health and the public health trends can providers, researchers, and policy makers make lasting, impactful progress against the outbreak. Discover how, with aggregated outbreak information from health systems across the United States, a standard COVID-19 definition and registry can accommodate the rapidly changing disease landscape and fill in critical gaps in clinical understanding.
Gabriel Brat, MD, MPHAssistant Professor of Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and Instructor in Biomedical Informatics, Harvard Medical School
Gabriel Brat, MD, MPH
(Assistant Professor of Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and Instructor in Biomedical Informatics, Harvard Medical School)
Gabrial Brat is a trauma surgeon and assistant professor of surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and an instructor in biomedical informatics at Harvard Medical School. As the director of the Surgical Informatics Lab, Dr. Brat has a broad research focus on informatics tools to improve surgical outcomes. His interests include clinical decision support to optimize surgical opioid prescribing as well as leveraging large-scale database and machine learning models to inform surgical planning and improve outcomes. As the co-founder of a successful venture-backed machine learning and computer vision company, he now teaches health IT innovation courses at the medical school and mentors several digital health startups. Gabriel has an undergraduate degree in bioengineering and a graduate degree in public health and biostatistics from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. He completed his medical training at Stanford University and his surgical residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Sadiqa Mahmood, DDS, MPHGeneral Manager & Senior Vice President, Life Sciences Business, Health Catalyst
Sadiqa Mahmood, DDS, MPH
(General Manager & Senior Vice President, Life Sciences Business, Health Catalyst)
Sadiqa Mahmood, DDS, MPH is the Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Life Sciences business at Health Catalyst and contributes to the overall vision and growth for the company. Sadiqa's work focuses on identifying and addressing areas of high unmet need for therapeutic development through application of real-world data. She is an advisor to several healthcare organizations and global policy makers. Sadiqa is a dental surgeon and holds a master's degree in public health from the Harvard School of Public Health. Passionate about improving access to care and patient outcomes by leveraging data and healthcare ecosystem, Sadiqa has spent her career at the intersection of medicine, policy, technology, and analytics. Previously she led clinical analytics, quality and safety, value-based contracting, and population health across healthcare organizations, including the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Partners HealthCare System, and Boston Medical Center. Sadiqa has been an advocate of collaborative learning system in healthcare and has steered cross-industry multi-stakeholder national and global collaborations to drive healthcare innovation. She joined Health Catalyst in 2019 as SVP of Medical Affairs. Sadiqa has lived and worked in Asia and UK in addition to the US. She is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Outside of work, she is a Formula 1 fan and races as a member of a local team.