PKR poker, one of the most popular online poker sites, announced that they are hosting the Oktoberfest celebration for the second year in a row. The Oktoberfest will begin on October 17, 2008 following PKR's Super Series and the site is offering more than $260,000 in cash prizes to participants of the celebration.
This year's Oktoberfest will feature 12 events over 12 days on the many different poker rooms available at PKR. The celebration will end with a PKR Masters event and a Tournament of Champions event. The Tournament of Champions event will bring together the best players from the Oktoberfest series for a chance to win $5,000 and the champion title. According to PKR's card room manager Neil Wright, "Last year's festival was a huge success, and this year's will be bigger and better. We are looking forward to achieving our biggest prize pool ever in the PKR Masters."
The prize pool for this year's event – a cool $260,000 – is almost double the guaranteed prize pool from the 2007 Oktoberfest. The events are also varied so players can compete in their favorite games for a slice of the pie. The events are designed to appeal to players of all skill levels and bankrolls and there will be speed and long running deep stack tournaments scattered throughout Oktoberfest's 12 day schedule. There will also be Terminator and bounty tournaments PKR announced in one of their press releases. In these types of tournaments, each player has a 'bounty' on their heads – a monetary value for the game. Players who are kicked out of the game have their bounty given to the player who won their hand. Up to 50% of the prize pot is allotted to player bounties.
Player's interested in participating in the event can play in satellite tournaments for all of the events. The range of satellite events for the Oktoberfest celebration is massive, giving everyone a shot at winning a seat in the tournament schedule. There are also lotteries available for players to take part in as an additional way of winning a seat in this year's event.
PKR will also be offering all of their players a chance for 15 minutes of fame. Players who make it to the final tables will be televised across Europe and on YouTube. PKR has not yet released the final tournament schedule, and players interested in participating in the events are advised to check the website periodically for the final tournament schedule and list of satellite events and lotteries.


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Merriam-Webster desperately tries to make Trump understand the word 'counsel'
Oh, Trump. What's next?
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By Nicole Gallucci 2017-05-18 21:15:32 UTC
Donald Trump isn't great at spelling — or Twitter for that matter — so it's no surprise that when he tries to do both at the same time, disaster ensues.
For reference, let us look to President Trump's Thursday morning tweet to the world. In attempting to write about a "special counsel," the leader of the United States misspelled the simple word, instead writing, "councel."
It was only a matter of hours before the country's faithful educator, Merriam-Webster, chimed in, revealing there had been a ridiculously yuge spike in searches for the misspelled word.
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Hours after FBI Director Robert Mueller was appointed a special counsel to further investigate any links between Trump's presidential campaign and Russia following the firing of FBI Director James Comey, Trump took to Twitter.
"With all of the illegal acts that took place in the Clinton campaign & Obama Administration, there was never a special councel appointed!" he wrote.
As if the spelling error wasn't bad enough, Trump waited two hours, re-tweeted the exact same message with the proper spelling of "counsel," and then forgot to delete the original mishap for a bit. Truly amazing.
After finally figuring out how to spell "counsel" over two hours later, Trump was too exhausted from the effort to delete the original tweet pic.twitter.com/iHsvsA7Ls9
— Michael Lampers (@LampersMichael) May 18, 2017
Following the mess, the official Merriam-Webster Twitter account — which is certainly no stranger to putting Trump and his administration in their places — tweeted that the non-existent word "councel" was by far the "most looked up misspelling" on the site today, with searches rising more than 900 percent.
'Councel' is by far our most looked up misspelling today.
— Merriam-Webster (@MerriamWebster) May 18, 2017
In Trump's defense, the dictionary did note that people used the "councel" version of spelling in the 17th century, but it's 2017 now, Trump. Please get with the program.
To make matters more embarrassing, this isn't even the first time the president had trouble with the word. Just 10 days ago, Trump used the incorrect version of "counsel" when tweeting about the "W.H. Council."
Once again, Merriam-Webster attempted to teach Trump right from wrong by defining the homophones, but it doesn't appear he got the message.
counsel: ⚖ a lawyer appointed to advise and represent in legal matters
council: 🙋an assembly or meeting for consultation or discussion
— Merriam-Webster (@MerriamWebster) May 8, 2017
Since Trump took office, Merriam-Webster's Editor at Large, Peter Sokolowski said spikes for "feminism," following Kellyanne Conway's remark, and "complicit," following the SNL sketch and subsequent interview with Ivanka Trump were among the highest of 2017.
And compared to the Obama administration? Let's just say Trump is giving Merriam-Webster a bit more work. Sokolowski told Mashable that several lookups associated with President Obama "were words that have both a general meaning and a specific legal or governmental meaning, words like 'commute' and 'amnesty.'"
In fact, the most unusual lookup about Obama was a word that he didn't use himself, "but was used in the news coverage of his clothes." The word "sartorial" spiked after Obama wore a tan suit at a press conference back in 2014. "It may have been a slow news day." Sokolowski said.
Ah, slow news days. Remember those?
WATCH: Obama's official White House photographer is Insta-trolling Trump
Topics: Culture, Dictionary, Donald Trump, merriam-webster, Politics, spelling, Twitter

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A moth is seen fluttering by a candle in the night. We cut to a close-up of a sock puppet of the moth, which then utters most of the 'To be or not to be' soliloquy from Hamlet, though this rendition ends with the words 'The rest is silence'. The moth flies into the flame. The end.
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Giant Factory Team Lands Multiple Podiums at Sea Otter!
The Giant Factory Off-Road Team was in Monterey, California, last weekend for the Sea Otter Classic mountain bike festival, competing in a variety of events including enduro, downhill and cross-country. The team had a strong showing, landing two podiums in the enduro and two in the DH, plus several other top-10 finishes. Australian enduro racer Josh Carlson led ...
Australian Josh Carlson rails a corner on the Anthem 29 en route to a third-place finish in the enduro event. Jake Orness photo.
Carlson scored his second podium of the weekend in the men's downhill. Jake Orness photo.
Vezina had never raced a 29er before, but said he couldn't believe how fast the Anthem 29 felt in the enduro. Jake Orness photo.
Vezina (left) and his teammate Carlson on the podium following the men's enduro event. Jake Orness photo.
Carlson (left) and Day flanked the men's DH podium. Jake Orness photo.
20-year-old Cole Paton had an impressive 12th place finish in a talented international field at the elite men's XC race. Jake Orness photo.
The Giant Factory Off-Road Team was in Monterey, California, last weekend for the Sea Otter Classic mountain bike festival, competing in a variety of events including enduro, downhill and cross-country. The team had a strong showing, landing two podiums in the enduro and two in the DH, plus several other top-10 finishes.
Australian enduro racer Josh Carlson led the way for the team, finishing third in the elite men's enduro and fourth in the DH.
"Sea Otter is always a good time," said Carlson, who chose to ride the Anthem 29 XC bike for the relatively tame terrain of the enduro race. "I think I enjoyed this year the most I have in my last seven Sea Otters. After a disappointing Round 2 of the Enduro World Series, and lots of travel, it felt great to get a solid couple of races under my belt and build on heading into Round 3 in France."
Carlson's teammate Mckay Vezina also decided to race the enduro on Anthem 29, and ended up on the podium with a fifth-place finish. "The Anthem 29er was an amazing bike to ride," said the Canadian. "Before Sea Otter I had never really ridden a 29er so to be able to jump on the bike and feel right at home with it was amazing. I couldn't believe how fast the bike rolled and how much fun it was to rip through the corners. The bike makes you want to push your limit in every way."
Both Carlson and Vezina wore Giant Line shoes and the new Rail SX MIPS helmet.
Carlson also competed in the DH, riding his Reign Advanced, and came away with a solid fourth-place finish. "I felt great on the DH and felt like I pushed my Reign as fast as I could ride it," he said. "For such a short, relatively simple track I enjoy the challenge of trying to go faster and faster each year. To be on the podium for the Enduro and the DH is awesome!"
Other highlights for the team at Sea Otter included American Mike Day finishing fifth in the elite men's DH event. In XC racing, Cole Paton led the team, finishing 12th in the elite men's race. The 20-year-old, racing his XtC Advanced 29 and wearing the Giant Charge shoe and Rev helmet, was impressive racing against a deep field of international XC pros.
"The energy from the event was super positive, and I was able to have a good, clean race," Paton said. "Always hoping for more, but I'm happy with the result—especially with such a stacked international field."


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What Are Mycoplasma Infections?
Mycoplasma Pneumonia
Genital Mycoplasma Infection
Mycoplasma (my-ko-PLAZ-muh) infections are caused by a type of very small bacteria. These infections usually involve the lungs or the urinary and genital tracts.
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Atypical pneumonia
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Walking pneumonia
Scientists have identified at least 16 species of these tiny bacteria; three have been linked to disease in humans, and researchers are looking at possible relationships between other species and a variety of diseases.
Mycoplasma pneumoniae (my-ko-PLAZ-muh nu-MO-nye) is the cause of atypical or "walking" pneumonia (nu-MO-nyah, inflammation in the lungs), a form of pneumonia that is characterized by symptoms similar to those of the flu and is generally less serious than other types of pneumonia. Widespread outbreaks of mycoplasma pneumonia occur every 4 to 8 years. Most people recover without lasting effects, but elderly patients and people with weak immune systems may experience complications from the infection.
Commonly found in the genital and urinary tracts of adults, Mycoplasma hominis (HAH-mih-nis) and Ureaplasma urealyticum (yoo-REE-uh-plaz-muh yoo-ree-uh-LIH-tih-kum) are known as the genital mycoplasmas. These organisms can cause urethritis* and contribute to vaginitis* in women. They have been associated with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and with chronic infections in people with weakened immune systems. Up to 50 percent of sexually active women are colonized* with U. urealyticum, which can spread to newborn babies during delivery. In premature infants, U. urealyticum may contribute to pneumonia and other infections, as well as to chronic lung disease.
*urethritis
(yoo-ree-THRY-tis) is inflammation of the urethra (yoo-REE-thra), which is the tube through which urine passes from the bladder out of the body.
*vaginitis
(vah-jih-NYE-tis) is inflammation of the vagina (vah-JY-nah), which is the canal in a woman that leads from the uterus to the outside of the body.
*colonized
means that a group of organisms, particularly bacteria, are living on or inside the body without causing symptoms of infection.
Because these organisms are also found in healthy people and infants, their presence in someone who is sick does not necessarily mean mycoplasma is the culprit behind that particular infection. Although mycoplasma species such as U. urealyticum or M. hominis may be responsible for some infections, in many cases it appears that they help start or worsen an illness that is actually caused by another infectious organism.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 2 million people contract mycoplasma pneumonia in the United States each year. Of these, 100,000 require hospitalization. Fatal cases are rare and usually occur in the elderly and in people with sickle-cell disease*.
*sickle-cell disease
is a hereditary condition in which the red blood cells, which are usually round, take on an abnormal crescent shape and have a decreased ability to carry oxygen throughout the body.
Mycoplasma pneumonia most frequently affects people between the ages of 5 and 40; it is rarely seen in children under 5. Outbreaks are common in groups of young adults, often in places where people are crowded together, such as in military facilities and college dormitories.
Mycoplasma is contagious, spreading through tiny drops of moisture from the nose and throats of infected people when they cough, sneeze, laugh, or talk. Sharing drinking glasses or eating utensils can spread the bacteria as well. To become infected, someone must have close contact with the sick person.
The time between exposure and the appearance of symptoms is relatively long (1 to 4 weeks), so the disease can spread for months within a home without family members realizing they are passing along the same infection. After a bout of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection, antibodies* will protect a person from re-infection, but this immunity* does not last for life.
*antibodies
(AN-tih-bah-deez) are protein molecules produced by the body's immune system to help fight specific infections caused by microorganisms, such as bacteria and viruses.
*immunity
(ih-MYOON-uh-tee) is the condition of being protected against an infectious disease. Immunity often develops after a germ is introduced to the body. One type of immunity occurs when the body makes special protein molecules called antibodies to fight the disease-causing germ. The next time that germ enters the body, the antibodies quickly attack it, usually preventing the germ from causing disease.
Symptoms of mycoplasma pneumonia infection come on gradually. Many people have symptoms similar to those of the flu, such as sore throat, headache, weakness, fever, cough, and chills. Less common symptoms include earaches, eye pain, muscle aches, joint stiffness, skin rash, swollen lymph nodes* in the neck, and difficulty breathing. Some people have only a mild illness, whereas others will develop the more full-blown classic walking pneumonia.
*lymph
(LIMF) nodes are small, bean-shaped masses of tissue that contain immune system cells that fight harmful microorganisms. Lymph nodes may swell during infections.
The physical exam is an important part of diagnosing mycoplasma pneumonia. A school-age child with fever, a cough, and wheezing or crackling sounds in the lungs may have mycoplasma. A chest X ray will help confirm the diagnosis. Doctors do not usually order cultures* on samples of fluid from the nose or throat because the mycoplasma bacteria do not grow easily in cultures.
*cultures
(KUL-churs) are tests in which samples of fluid or tissue from the body are placed in dishes containing material that supports the growth of certain organisms. Typically, within days the organisms will grow and can be identified.
Although blood tests are not helpful in making a diagnosis early on, after about a week of illness, a blood test known as cold agglutinins (uh-GLOO-tuh-nins) is positive in half to three-fourths of all patients. This test is not specific for M. pneumoniae (other infections also can give a positive test result), but information from it can help support a diagnosis of suspected walking pneumonia. Tests for specific antibodies produced by the body to mycoplasma require at least two blood samples over time to show the body's response to the infection.
Antibiotics, along with rest and fluids, will help most patients recover. Some people get better without medicine, especially those who have only a mild illness. In severe cases, patients may need to be hospitalized so they can receive oxygen and other breathing support.
Symptoms usually last from 1 to 4 weeks, although the dry cough and extreme tiredness may linger for several more weeks.
Few people die from mycoplasma pneumonia, but the elderly are most at risk. Complications are not common but can include acute respiratory distress (extreme difficulty in breathing) and respiratory failure.
Other complications are even rarer: pericarditis (per-ih-kar-DYE-tis, inflammation of the sac around the heart); anemia (uh-NEE-me-uh, a deficiency of red blood cells); and diseases of the central nervous system*, including Guillain-Barré syndrome (GEE-yan bah-RAY SIN-drome, a temporary inflammation of the nerves that causes muscle weakness and paralysis*), encephalitis (en-seh-fuh-LYE-tis, inflammation of the brain), and meningitis (meh-nin-JY-tis, inflammation of the membranes lining the brain and spinal cord).
*central nervous system
is the part of the nervous system that includes the brain and spinal cord.
*paralysis
(pah-RAH-luh-sis) is the loss or impairment of the ability to move some part of the body.
The best defenses against mycoplasma pneumonia are frequent, thorough hand washing and not sharing food, drinks, or eating utensils.
Mycoplasma hominis infects up to 30 to 50 percent of sexually active men and women. Ureaplasma urealyticum may infect more than half of sexually active women and 5 to 20 percent of sexually active men.
Twenty percent of newborns are colonized with these bacteria, but colonization rates drop significantly by 3 months of age. Premature infants have the greatest risk of colonization; up to half of all premature infants less than 34 weeks' gestational age* whose mothers are colonized may pick up the bacteria during birth. Genital mycoplasmas spread through direct contact during all forms of sexual intercourse. Mothers also can pass the bacteria to their babies during pregnancy and delivery.
*gestational
(jes-TAY-shuh-nul) age is the length of time a fetus has remained developing within the womb.
Most people with genital mycoplasma infection have no symptoms. Those who do may have a discharge (flow of fluid) from the urethra and pain or difficulty urinating. In rare cases, symptoms can include respiratory problems and joint pain, usually in people with weak immune systems.
Occasionally, women develop urethritis from mycoplasma infection, and although genital mycoplasma does not cause vaginitis, it may contribute to infections caused by other vaginal organisms, resulting in vaginal discharge. Pelvic (lower belly) pain may be a symptom of pelvic inflammatory disease* brought on by mycoplasma, alone or with other STDs. In pregnant women, U. urealyticum can cause inflammation of the membranes and fluid surrounding the unborn baby called asymptomatic chorioamnionitis (a-simp-toh-MAH-tik kor-e-o-am-nee-ahn-EYE-tis), which has been linked to a greater risk of stillbirth* and premature delivery*.
*pelvic inflammatory disease
refers to an infection of a woman's internal reproductive organs, including the fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, and ovaries.
*stillbirth
is the birth of a dead fetus.
*premature delivery
is when a baby is born before it has reached full term.
The symptoms of infection in newborns can be subtle. Fever, changes in blood pressure and heart rate, and difficulty breathing may be the first signs of a problem.
Samples are taken from the areas of suspected infection (such as a swab of discharge from the vagina), and the organism is grown with special culture techniques.
Antibiotics are prescribed to treat genital mycoplasma infections in people who have symptoms. In cases where mycoplasma is found along with other disease-causing organisms, these other infections must be treated as well.
Genital mycoplasma infections generally respond to treatment within 1 to 2 weeks, although these infections commonly return.
Complications are rare in healthy adults but may include inflammation of other parts of the genital tract. Some adults, especially those with weakened immune systems, may have bone and joint infections, skin infections, and lung disease. The bacteria also have been linked to infertility* in women. Infected newborns, especially premature babies, may develop pneumonia or chronic lung disease and are at risk for meningitis and for spread of the disease throughout their bodies.
*infertility
(in-fer-TIH-lih-tee) is the inability of females to become pregnant or of males to cause pregnancy.
Because many people carry genital mycoplasma bacteria but do not know they are infected, preventing their spread is difficult. Abstaining from all forms of sex (not having sex) is the only sure way to prevent infection.
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30333. The CDC is the U.S. government authority for information about infectious and other diseases. It provides information about mycoplasma infections at its website. Telephone 800-311-3435 http://www.cdc.gov
KidsHealth.org. KidsHealth is a website created by the medical experts of the Nemours Foundation and is devoted to issues of children's health. It contains articles on a variety of health topics, including mycoplasma pneumonia.
http://www.KidsHealth.org
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Mycoplasma are bacteria that lack a conventional cell wall. They are capable of replication. Mycoplasma cause various diseases in humans, animals, and plants.
There are seven species of mycoplasma that are known to cause disease in humans. Mycoplasma pneumoniae is an important cause of sore throat, pneumonia , and the inflammation of the channels in the lung that are known as the bronchi. Because of the atypical nature of the bacterium, mycoplasmainduced pneumonia is also referred to as atypical pneumonia. The pneumonia can affect children and adults. The symptoms tend to be more pronounced in adults. In fact, children may not exhibit any symptoms of infection. Symptoms of infection include a fever, general feeling of being unwell, sore throat, and sometimes an uncomfortable chest. These symptoms last a week to several months and usually fade without medical intervention.
Mycoplasma pneumoniae can also cause infections in areas of the body other than the lungs, including the central nervous system, liver, and the pancreas.
Another species, Mycoplasma genitalium, is associated with infections of the urethra, especially when the urethra has been infected by some other bacteria. The mycoplasma infection may occur due to the stress imposed on the immune system by the other infection.
A mycoplasma called Ureaplasma urealyticum is present in the genital tract of many sexually active women. The resulting chronic infection can contribute to premature delivery in pregnant women. As well, the mycoplasma can be transmitted from the mother to the infant. The infant can contract pneumonia, infection of the central nervous system, and lung malfunction.
A group of four mycoplasma species are considered to be human pathogens and may contribute to the development an immunodeficiency virus infection to the more problematic and debilitating symptoms of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS ). The species of mycoplasma are Mycoplasma fermentans, Mycoplasma pirum, Mycoplasma hominis, and Mycoplasma penetrans.
Mycoplasma have also been observed in patients who exhibit other diseases. For example, studies using genetic probes and the polymerase chain reaction technique of detecting target DNA have found Mycoplasma fermentans in upwards of 35% of those afflicted with chronic fatigue syndrome. The bacterium is present in less than 5% of healthy populations. Similar percentages have been found in soldiers of the Persian Gulf War who are exhibiting chronic fatigue-like symptoms. While the exact relationship between mycoplasma and the chronic fatigue state is not fully clear, the current consensus is that the bacteria is playing a secondary role in the development of the symptoms.
Over 20 years ago, mycoplasma was suggested as a cause of rheumatoid arthritis. With the development of molecular techniques of bacterial detection, this suggestion could be tested. The polymerase chain reaction has indeed detected Mycoplasma fermentans in a significant number of those afflicted with the condition. But again, a direct causal relationship remains to be established.
The association of mycoplasma with diseases like arthritis and chronic fatigue syndrome, which has been implicated with a response of the body's immune system against its own components, is consistent with the growth and behavior of mycoplasma. The absence of a conventional cell wall allows mycobacteria to penetrate into the white blood cells of the immune system. Because some mycoplasma will exist free of the blood cells and because the bacteria are capable of slow growth in the body, the immune system will detect and respond to a mycobacterial infection. But this response is generally futile. The bacteria hidden inside the white blood cells will not be killed. The immune components instead might begin to attack other antigens of the host that are similar in three-dimensional structure to the mycobacterial antigens. Because mycoplasma infections can become chronic, damage to the body over an extended time and the stress produced on the immune system may allow other microorganisms to establish infections.
The polymerase chain reaction is presently the best means of detecting mycoplasma. The bacteria cannot be easily grown on laboratory media. Labs that test using the polymerase technique are still rare. Thus, a mycoplasma infection might escape detection for years.
Strategies to eliminate mycoplasma infections are now centering on the strengthening of the immune system, and long-term antibiotic use (e.g., months or years). Even so, it is still unclear whether antibiotics are truly effective on mycoplasma bacteria. Mycoplasma can alter the chemical composition of the surface each time a bacterium divides. Thus, there may be no constant target for an antibiotic.
See also Bacteria and bacterial infection; Bacterial membranes and cell wall
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Mycoplasma are the smallest of the free-living organisms. (Unlike viruses, mycoplasma can reproduce outside of living cells.) Many species within the genus Mycoplasma thrive as parasites in human, bird, and animal hosts. Some species can cause disease in humans.
Mycoplasma are found most often on the surfaces of mucous membranes. They can cause chronic inflammatory diseases of the respiratory system, urogenital tract, and joints. The most common human illnesses caused by mycoplasma are due to infection with M. pneumoniae, which is responsible for 10-20% of all pneumonias. This type of pneumonia is also called atypical pneumonia, walking pneumonia, or community-acquired pneumonia. Infection moves easily among people in close contact because it is spread primarily when infected droplets circulate in the air (that is, become aerosolized), usually due to coughing, spitting, or sneezing.
Causes and symptoms
Atypical pneumonias can affect otherwise healthy people who have close contact with one another. Pneumonia caused by M. pneumoniae may start out with symptoms of an upper respiratory infection, probably a sore throat progressing to a dry cough within a few days. Gradually, fever, fatigue, muscle aches, and a cough that produces thin sputum (spit or phlegm) will emerge. Nonrespiratory symptoms may occur too: abdominal pain, headache, and diarrhea ; about 20% of patients may have ear pain.
Another mycoplasma species, M. hominis, is common in the mucous membranes of the genital area (including the cervix), and can cause infection in both males and females. Its presence does not always result in symptoms.
Usually, mycoplasma pneumonia will be identified after other common diagnoses are set aside. For example, a type of antibiotic known as a beta-lactam might be prescribed for a respiratory infection producing fever and cough. If symptoms do not improve in 3-5 days, the organism causing the disease is not a typical one and not susceptible to these antibiotics. If a Gram's stain (a common test done on sputum) does not indicate a gram-positive pathogen, the doctor will suspect a gram-negative organism, such as mycoplasma. The actual underlying organism may not be identified (it is not in almost 50% of cases of atypical pneumonia). Although it is rare, a rash may appear along with pneumonia symptoms. This should trigger suspicion of mycoplasma pneumonia, even if laboratory tests are inconclusive.
Standard x rays may reveal a patchy material that has entered the tissue; this can be evident for months. Laboratory tests include cold agglutinins, complement fixation, culture, and enzyme immunoassay. The presence of infection with M. pneumoniae would be indicated by a fourfold rise in M. pneumoniae -specific antibody in serum, during the illness or convalescence. Highly sophisticated and specific polymerase chain reaction methods (PCR) have been developed for many respiratory pathogens, including M. pneumoniae. They are not readily available and are very expensive.
Community-acquired— Refers to an infectious disease that is passed among individuals who have close contact with one another.
A 2-3 week course of certain antibiotics (erythromycin, azithromycin, clarithromycin, dirithromycin, or doxycycline) is generally prescribed for atypical pneumonia. This disease is infectious for weeks, even after the patient starts antibiotics. A persistent cough may linger for 6 weeks.
Mycoplasma pneumonia may be involved in the onset of asthma in adults; other rare complications include meningoencephalitis, Guillain-Barré syndrome, mononeuritis multiplex, myocarditis, or pericarditis. This may increase the risk of acute arrhythmias leading to sudden cardiac death. However, with proper treatment and rest, recovery should be complete.
At this time, there are no vaccines for mycoplasma infection. It is difficult to control its spread, especially in a group setting. The best measures are still the simplest ones. Avoid exposure to people with respiratory infections whenever possible. A person who has a respiratory infection should cover the face while coughing or sneezing.
Cassell, Gail H., Gregory G. Gray, and K. B. Waites. "Mycoplasma Infections." In Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, edited by Anthony S. Fauci, et al. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1997.
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Today I went to Jo Davenport's exhibition opening at Flinders Lane Gallery. Her paintings are large, abstract, loose and spontaneous. She uses strong colours, runny paint which bleeds into the canvas and drips, thick paint applied with a palette knife, brushstrokes and scrape marks that combine in a frenzy of colour. This series is based on landscapes inspired by a recent boat trip from Echuca to Adelaide on the Murray River. I loved the looseness, the variation of marks and the colours!
Melbourne has lots of ARIs (Artist Run Initiatives) which usually show different and more unusual work than commercial galleries, and a new one has popped up locally in Footscray. My artist friend Michelle and I went to the Bruce opening night last night.
We saw some interesting installations using lights, cane, a birdcage, timber and paper 'fungus' by Leon van de Graaf.


The english name of this fruit is "hog plum".It is known as "ambado" in konkani,"amra" in bengali and "junglee aam" in hindi.This is a rare fruit which is used only in some parts of India.It has got a tangy taste.So a combination of khatta-meetha makes it taste yummy.This dish is known as ambadyache raite in konkani..
Wash the plums and peel them.
Boil water in a pot and put in the plums.Cook them till they are soft.Dont discard the water, as you can use it for grinding in the next step.
Grind together grated coconut,green chillies with the above remaining water.
Heat a pan and transfer the ground mixture to it.
Add jaggery and salt to this mixture.
Put in the cooked plums and let them simmer in the mixture for about 2min.
Give a tadka/fodni of hing and mustard seeds in 1tspn of oil/ghee to the above mix.


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The TRADE > News > Asset Classes > Equities > Nomura move reopens dark pool debate
Equities, Europe December 16, 2009 12:17 PM GMT
Nomura move reopens dark pool debate
Nomura's decision to reclassify its internal dark pool as a multilateral trading facility (MTF) has reignited the debate on how broker-owned crossing networks should be governed, with observers predicting regulatory intervention or increased liquidity sharing.
The Japan-based investment bank announced last week that its NX internal crossing engine would become the first dark pool owned by a full-service broker to be regulated as an MTF. Nomura hopes to establish NX among the leading dark liquidity venues in Europe by volume. But becoming an MTF entails significant changes in how a trading venue operates. All MTFs are required to publish post-trade prices immediately after a trade is completed and must also enable access to all market participants.
The categorisation of broker-owned venues has been hotly disputed by exchanges and brokers for some time. The Federation of European Stock Exchanges (FESE), a trade body representing Europe's exchanges, has argued that brokers' internal crossing engines should be regulated in the same way as exchanges or multilateral trading facilities as they perform similar functions.
Under MiFID, trading venues can fall under one of three categories: regulated investment exchanges; MTFs; and systematic internalisers (SI), defined as an investment firms that deal on their own account by executing customer order flow in a frequent and systematic manner. MiFID permits brokers to undertake over-the-counter (OTC) trades on the understanding that they are ad hoc, irregular and carried out with wholesale counterparties outside of the systems used for SI business. The SI category was created specifically for broker dark pools but so far only ten brokers have registered, according to Markit BOAT, an OTC reporting venue. Nomura has said it will continue to operate a risk-provision SI service distinct from NX. Morgan Stanley has opted against SI classification for its dark pool, MS Pool, for legal reasons.
"Brokers whose crossing networks match orders on a multilateral basis should run their platforms in line with the associated set of rules, even if they consider these rules to be a bit cumbersome or costly," Burçak Inel, deputy secretary general, FESE, told theTRADEnews.com. "Some banks may find it commercially less advantageous to run their dark pools as MTFs, but that is a separate question to whether they owe it to investors to run it as an MTF."
Inel believes reclassification of broker-owned venues that trade on a multilateral basis would lead to fairer competition between trading venues, improve price discovery and transparency, impose better market surveillance on broker engines and lead to fair and equal access for investors.
"Based on how an MTF is defined under MiFID, we think a number of brokers should follow Nomura's lead. The MTF category is a perfectly suitable framework for broker-dealer pools that want to match multilateral trades, which can be lit, dark, large or small, and limit market impact," said Inel.
Brokers, however, have argued that the MTF category is not suitable for their dark pools, adding that control over eligible liquidity is crucial to achieving best execution for clients.
"There is clearly a distinction between broker business and an MTF," comments Eleanor Jenkins, vice president and head of liquidity strategy at Morgan Stanley Electronic Trading. "From our point of view, the most important factor is having discretion, which allows us to provide our clients with the level of service and type of liquidity they expect, in terms of controlling average trade size fills and making sure our pool is 100% dark."
However, Jenkins does note that a tightening of existing regulation around pre- and post-trade transparency guidelines for OTC and other trading venues may provide clarity on price formation. But regulatory action is unlikely without accurate figures on the level of business crossed by brokers.
Data on the level of business conducted on broker venues is currently limited. FESE estimates that 40% of European trading is conducted OTC, with 10-12% of this figure transacted in broker pools, while brokers say it is closer to 4-6%. The Committee of European Securities Regulators has begun collecting data from brokers including Morgan Stanley and Credit Suisse to reach a more precise figure before deciding whether to recommend regulatory action to the European Commission.
Nomura has said that the reclassification of NX was done for commercial rather than regulatory reasons, i.e. to attract more flow. "Having MTF status allows us to interact more cleanly with other dark pools and expand our own pool of liquidity with flow from other market participants," said Adam Toms, head of the market access group, EMEA, Nomura, said last week.
But brokers that have already built up a critical mass in their internal pools may be less keen to reclassify as MTFs.
"It's a logical step for Nomura. By being regulated as an MTF they might entice flow from participants that could have previously been reluctant to use broker-owned dark pools," said Sören Steinert, head of trading at Quoniam Asset Management, a German investment house with €10 billion assets under management. "When you compare single-broker dark pools with the Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and UBS tie-up, they are all pretty small in comparison in terms of flow and crossing rate."
Goldman Sachs, UBS and Morgan Stanley announced a liquidity sharing deal in May 2008, allowing each bank to become an algorithmic trading client of the other two. For example, UBS uses Morgan Stanley algorithms to access MS Pool.
Steinert says he will encourage his brokers to connect to NX when it goes live as an MTF on 25 January 2010, but still expects to route orders to the combined liquidity pool of UBS, Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs in the first instance.
"The next big question will be how brokers without liquidity-sharing agreements will respond, whether they come together or attract flow by following Nomura's lead. This will become more clear in the New Year, but there is now pressure on brokers to act," he said.
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Ruins By The Shore
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Jon says, "I believe this is the only song Nic Jones wrote in its entirety. A grim but moving summary of human existence, the subtext of which is, I suspect, carpe diem."
I can add that I've come across two other sole writing credits, the songs Green to Grey and Rapunzel, not that it's especially important. Given his output, however, this may not be exclusive but is pretty rare none the less (should you wish it Mainly Norfolk has a very good discography here.) A shame I think, although Jones may well have felt there was more of merit in the tradition (as some do here.) I don't have his original to compare, but I like the way that this works. It seems to me part carpe diem and part lament to lost spirituality overtaken by worldly trappings.
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Joy Toole says:
I first heard this sung by Julie Henigan American singer and guitarist way back in the 80's Fantastic song Many thanks
This works very well unaccompanied and I liked Jon's version very much. I have a Nic Jones recording of it on the album 'In Seach of Nic Jones'. Nic comments in the CD booklet that on a trip to Brittany he saw a ruin which reminded him of the final scene in the original 'Planet of the Apes' where the torch of the Statue of Liberty is discovered sticking out of the sand. "The thoughts and imagery stuck."
Jim Lawton says:
Yes I like Jon's version too. I learned this song (unaccompanied) some years ago, though I never sang it "out", or very rarely. One reason being that in the Nic Jones version I've got, the final line is "As we lay among the ruins … " . This grammatical error annoyed me but I was told "Oh you can't go changing NIC JONES'S words. So I waited with interest to hear what Jon would do. Yes, good man, it's "lie" – hoozah :0) Very bleak though, and somehow apposite for an era of "reality TV" and pulp culture. "We search the heavens and the silent skies, hoping that light will fall on blinded eyes". Excellent song.
muzza says:
Not the sort of song I would want to sing"out". But ideally suited to a devotee listening to a Nic Jones album and enjoying the full range of the singer/songwriter's skill.
Peter Walsh says:
Superb Jon! A perfect song for solo voice, but I've heard a brilliant treatment with piano intro and acoustic guitar / double bass on Debra Cowan's album Fond Desire Farewell, keeping to the 'lay' lyric by the way. Oh yes, The Demon Barbers also sing 'lay' on their 'Uncut' album version!
I first heard Brian Peters sing this on his 1991 album for Harbourtown "The Seeds of Time". It has a beautiful anglo concertina part.
As I don't do carpe diem very well, this is a tadge too doleful even for this misery-loving bear! Any more bite to those blackened bones, Jon, & we'd be weeping under the pub table!
On second hearing, I stand by my comment of last year… lead me to the pub table! (Any excuse!)
What a woeful song but sung so movingly by Jon. I need something to cheer me up now.
My first morning up after 4 days lay/lie under the duvet
in the throes of a "man cold!"……with nobody to bring me sustenance……
what a jolly song with which to celebrate losing half a stone!…not quite the blackened bones state.
I knew I shouldn't have stopped wearing my v**t!
Oh, you poor thing. Pity you are so far away otherwise I would have brought you something to eat and lots of lovely Lemsip (ugh). Still that will teach you not to leave your nice warm v** t off. Not the ideal way to lose weight, and such a cheerful song to greet you (not).
@Daina………….don't pity we Southern Softies……
a Northern Lass would have brushed the 4days aside and still have got to the pit at 5am everymorning followed by a night shift at 'arris's mill!……..then neutered an old Tom that chanced to stroll across her yard!
Tedd O'Ramsden says:
Ha ha, Muzza, you know me so well. And I'm still up to a young tom that crosses my path, let alone an old one. HAHAHAHAHA!
Still a woeful song but couldn't really expect it to change in a year.
Old Muzza(NW Surrey.UK says:
Woweeeee……….I see that I had a man cold back in 2012……….ok at the moment this year even though the central heating broke down a week ago and the temp is 11C in the house….but I like plonking around in several jumpers and a selection of woolly hats Meanwhile,I'll keep banging the jammed pump with a chunk of wood….My friend Mr.Micawber said it'll free up soon…………and hey- spring is just around the corner.
old Muzza(N.W.Surrey-UK) says:
Wey hey….thanks to the NHS giving me an injection of brass monkey glands I laugh at the snow….Ha Ha ha says I….man cold ….do your worst…..bring it on!
Turned up at the pub today and stood in front of my friends in a seemingly, dishevelled Father Christmas outfit……….oh what joy it was to see their faces as I pressed the button and the suit inflated to sumo wrestler proportions!…. (it was the tiger onesy at our last monthly meeting!!!!) will I ever grow up!
OldMuzza(NWSurrey UK) says:
Ha……2017…turning up at the pub as inflatable father Christmas was a laugh…..and I'm still at it at my age….turned up to the morris men session on New year's day in gorilla outfit + baby gorilla and big inflatable banana…….unfortunately, some of my friends from 2017 are no longer with us so I'll keep going (as long as I'm able)to remind me of them.
Just as I cling to the AFSAD comments which have so many memories and is more than a folksong site to me.


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Madras HC: Temples are under the ambit of RTI
On a writ petition filed by a hereditary trustee of the Sri Vengeeswarar Alagarperumal and Nagathamman Koil Devasthanam in Vadapalani questioning the legality of a circular issued by the commissioner of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) department to appoint a Public Information Officer (PIO) for temples administered by trustees, Justice K Chandru of the Madras high court has ruled a temple is covered under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. The petition was filed by Mr. Prem Anand, a hereditary trustee of Vengeeswarar Alagarperumal and Nagathamman Koil Devasthanam, Vadapalani, challenging a circular dated March 27, issued by the Commissioner of the HR &CE Department whereby the hereditary trustees of temples were nominated as Public Information Officers (PIOs).
It was argued by the petitioners that a temple was not an administrative unit of HR&CE department and hence, it could not be brought under the RTI Act. It was further argued that the hereditary trustee could not be nominated as a PIO under the RTI Act.
Justice Chandru said: "The temple is a public institution. Merely because it is administered by a hereditary trustee, the public character of a temple will not disappear. Temples are clearly brought under the HR&CE Act, and further, public collections are made for various activities of the temple, including rituals. The state government also spends huge amounts every year for administering the department to manage the temples and also releases various grants for renovation of the temples including special grants for conducting Kumbhabishekam periodically. While that is so, it cannot be said that the temple is a private institution for the purpose of the RTI Act." Justice Chandru added that "Once it is held that the temple is covered by the provisions of the RTI Act, certainly the unit will have to have a PIO. In respect of a hereditary temple as well as a unit run by scheme decrees, the information is available only with the trustees or the trust board."
This order will bring much respite to the working of the temples of Tamilnadu and is likely to lead to calls for similar measures all over India. The activities of the temple should not be kept secret as such an action will only lead to a gradual deterioration of the temple administration.


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This is my third opshop haul on the blog and it definitely won't be the last! I LOVE opshopping so much. It makes me happy when I find great pieces are bargain prices.
This is from my last opshopping trip and I visited my favourite Hospice North Shore shop.


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Marjorie Cletas "Margie" McDonald, 82
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Published: Tuesday, May 18,2010
Version:1.0 StartHTML:0000000175 EndHTML:0000002880 StartFragment:0000002356 EndFragment:0000002844 SourceURL:file://localhost/Users/computer/Desktop/OBITS/McDonald.doc Marjorie Cletas "Margie" McDonald, age 82, of Fountain Run, KY, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2010 at T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY. Funeral Services for Marjorie McDonald were held on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. from the Hughes Funeral Chapel in Fountain Run, KY with Brother Terry Brooks and Reverend Charles Disman officiating. Version:1.0 StartHTML:0000000175 EndHTML:0000003441 StartFragment:0000002357 EndFragment:0000003405 SourceURL:file://localhost/Users/computer/Desktop/OBITS/McDonald.doc
Jason Quigley, Matt Quigley, Todd Pruitt, Greg Lawson, Steve Pruitt, Wayne Todd, and Jimmy Goodman served as Pallbearers. Interment followed in the Fountain Run Cemetery. A native of Barren County, KY, Marjorie was one of four siblings born to the late Paul and Olean (Crabtree) Lawson. She was married to Bill Dossey in 1950, who preceded her in death in 1969 and married to Ray McDonald in 1973, who preceded her in death in 1986. In addition to her parents and husbands, a brother, Maxie Lawson preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and had worked in her earlier years at the Allen County Hospital in the Nursing Department. She was a member of the Fountain Run Missionary Baptist Church. She is survived by brother, Shelby (Janice) Lawson of Fountain Run, KY, sister, Shirley Pruitt of Glasgow, KY, 5 nieces and nephews, and 6 great-nieces and nephews. The family requests memorials in the form of donations be given to the Fountain Run Fire Department.


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February 28, 2019 | Sports News
Pedro, Kovacic, Kante 9/10 as Chelsea rallied to stun Spurs and give Sarri a big boost
By The Rainbow
Chelsea recovered from their Carabao Cup final heartache and eased the pressure on Maurizio Sarri, as a second-half strike from Pedro Rodriguez and a comical own goal by Kieran Trippier secured a 2-0 victory over bitter rivals Tottenham at Stamford Bridge.
Sarri's job was potentially on the line, as Chelsea's top-four hopes dangled by a thread heading into Wednesday night's match, but victory has provided a significant boost to both. Champions League football might yet be back at Stamford Bridge next season, and the current man in the home dugout has fresh hope of surviving this season.
A few too many last-ditch tackles were required for Sarri's comfort in the first half as Tottenham threatened, and Gonzalo Higuain 's lethargic, disjointed display after hitting the post early will be a concern — particularly as he should have been relatively fresh after coming on as a substitute at Wembley.
Manager rating (out of 10)
8 — Sarri took a potential risk in going back to his regulars for this game, but their performance was a vindication of his faith. The decision to drop Kepa Arrizabalaga could have also backfired, but instead he should emerge with his authority enhanced. This was a big, big result.
Player ratings (1-10, with 10 the best. Players introduced after 70 minutes get no rating)
GK Willy Caballero, 7 — All eyes were going to be on him as soon as Sarri's decision to drop Kepa became known, and he was solid without having much to do in the way of saves. Every time he came for a cross or corner — long regarded as a weakness in his game — he did so confidently.
DF Cesar Azpilicueta , 8 — His leadership credentials were questioned like never before after "Kepa-Gate," and though he wasn't exactly the most vocal man on the pitch here, he certainly led by example with an aggressive, tireless performance. How his legs didn't fail him after 120 minutes on Sunday is remarkable.
DF Antonio Rudiger, 9 — Has been Chelsea's most reliable defender for most of this season and was so again here, matching Kane in the air and on the floor. His athleticism and anticipation were also important in keeping track of Son Heung-Min , and he wasn't shy in directing the rest of his back four to the right spots.
DF David Luiz, 8 — Made a couple of crucial blocks to deny Harry Kane and Son in the frantic start to the match and marshalled his back line very well, favouring sensible over spectacular passes and standing up to the threat of Kane as well as Spurs' midfield runners. He tends to show up for the big games.
DF Marcos Alonso , 7 — Very fortunate to be restored to the team in light of Emerson's impressive showing at Wembley, he nevertheless rewarded his head coach's faith with his most solid performance in weeks. Very rarely exposed his team and his physical presence was useful as Spurs pressed in the second half.
MF N'Golo Kante , 9 — His consistent brilliance, even in the more advanced role many claim he should not be playing, has become so routine that it might be easy to miss if he weren't so obviously everywhere on the pitch at once. He won the ball off Spurs players, ran through their lines and generally dominated.
MF Jorginho, 7 — Mercifully not booed as he was when coming on as a substitute against Malmo, but the loud groans that greeted his every mistake cannot be helping his confidence. Still did a lot more good than bad for his team and might have got his first assist had Higuain managed to stay onside in the second half.
MF Mateo Kovacic , 9 — This is the player Chelsea thought they were getting from Real Madrid last summer. His energy matched his usual tidiness on the ball as he covered the space between Hazard and Alonso brilliantly, throwing himself into tackles and getting his team on the front foot at every opportunity.
Pedro's moment of magic in the second half sparked Chelsea to a much-needed win for the team and its beleaguered manager, Maurizio Sarri. Clive Mason/Getty Images
FW Pedro Rodriguez, 9 — A frustratingly familiar night in the final third all changed for him in the 57th minute when he ducked inside Toby Alderweireld and poked the ball through the legs of Hugo Lloris . His defensive work rate never wavered and included one spectacular recovery tackle to foil Christian Eriksen in Chelsea's box.
FW Gonzalo Higuain, 5 — Moved a half-step more slowly than everyone else in Chelsea's attack, perhaps lacking a little sharpness after being a substitute in the Carabao Cup final. Unlucky to hit the post early, curled another decent shot wide and mistimed a second-half run as he raced onto an inviting Jorginho pass.
FW Eden Hazard , 7 — He predictably gave Trippier all he could handle in the first half, and Tottenham's defence could never relax while he was on the pitch, though he also frustrated Sarri at times with his lack of defensive effort. Clearly feeling the effects of his Wembley exertions, Willian replaced him on the hour.
FW Willian, 7 — Came on to provide fresh energy and defensive work rate on the left flank in place of Hazard, and it was his decision to press Trippier that helped lead to Chelsea's farcical second goal.
MF Ruben Loftus-Cheek , 7 — Seems to have finally earned the trust of Sarri in central midfield and provided further evidence that he deserves it, using his strong frame and cool touch to steady Chelsea in the final minutes.
FW Olivier Giroud , 7 — He brought Higuain's pretty underwhelming night to a mercifully early end and even played an unexpected role in winning the game for Chelsea, flicking a goal kick on to set up the confusion between Trippier and Lloris.


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UPDATED: NDP's MacGregor wins Cowichan-Malahat-Langford riding — national Liberal win
"I'm thankful for the number of people who had faith in me"
Andrea Rondeau
Cowichan-Malahat-Langford incumbent and NDP candidate Alistair MacGregor topped the polls in the riding for the third straight time.
"As with the previous two elections, it's a little overwhelming because there's a whole army of volunteers that made this possible," said MacGregor. "I'm thankful for the number of people who had faith in me and the policies we are fighting for."
With 249 polls of 250 reporting, MacGregor finished with a substantial lead from 24,115 votes followed by Alana DeLong of the Conservative Party with 16,211 votes, Blair Herbert of the Liberal Party with 9,199 votes, Mark Hecht of the People's Party of Canada with 3,738 votes and Lia Versaevel of the Green Party of Canada with 3,613 votes.
A national Liberal minority government was projected for Justin Trudeau early Monday evening, only about a half hour after the B.C. polls closed.
"It doesn't look like the result will be all that different from what we just had, which begs the question of why this election was necessary in the first place," said MacGregor of the national seat count.
Runner-up DeLong was shocked by the national result.
"We just spent all of this incredible effort – every party did – and spent $600 million of Canadians' money and nothing," she said.
DeLong expected a Conservative minority under Erin O'Toole as prime minister.
"I really did think that Canadians would look at what we were offering and realize it was what was going to move the country ahead."
Herbert said he was hoping for a better result in the riding for the Liberals.
"I talked to a lot of people at the Cowichan Exhibition last weekend and received a lot of support," Herbert said. "But it's a fact that strategic voting can come into play in this riding when many voters see the Conservatives doing well and switch their votes from Liberal to NDP to ensure they don't win here. But we're happy in that federally, we are going to have about as many seats as we had the last time."
The People's Party of Canada candidate for Cowichan-Malahat-Langford congratulated MacGregor on his win.
"Alistair is a great guy and he's good for the community, so I'm not surprised by the result," Hecht said.
He was disappointed with the national result.
"Unfortunately, the Liberal government has pushed people in this country into a corner with its vaccine mandates," Hecht said. "I think things are going to get nasty. Nothing has been gained by this election."
Versaevel was the last to enter the race following the riding's nomination meeting for Greens.
"It's been a blur," she said of the campaign. "That was the whole plan with a pandemic election."
On the other hand, Versaevel said "it's been wonderful to have seen how the people have rallied. This is a very green area."
The election results, Versaevel added, were "not entirely unexpected. We think the leadership situation has definitely put a damper on our chances."
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Cahill's disbelief at Chelsea triumph
GARY Cahill has spoken of his complete disbelief at bring part of the Chelsea side that has lifted the Champions League trophy
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GARY Cahill has spoken of his complete disbelief at bring part of the Chelsea side that has lifted the Champions League trophy.
The centre-half was transferred from Bolton in January - a move which saw his fortunes switch from relegation to European champions.
He said: "If you'd told me at the start of the season I'd be playing in the Champions League final and winning the medal I thought you were absolutely mad. But it's really happened."
Cahill started for Blues due to the red card and suspension picked up by captain John Terry in the semi-final against Barcelona.
Cahill said: "Yes I felt pressure because obviously my skipper wasn't there and I felt a little bit of pressure to perform. Especially because of the size of the game and what it meant to the club, obviously playing in the Champions league next season.
"However much you want to try and play it down in your head to keep you relaxed you knew it was massive, massive game. So it was important that we went out there and did our best."
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Congress spreading misinformation on farm laws: Pradhan
Dhenkanal (Odisha), Dec 26 (PTI) Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday alleged that the Congress is spreading misinformation on the new agriculture laws and creating a sense of fear among farmers across the country, while the BJD is supporting such activities.
He claimed that the new farm laws were aimed at making farmers self-reliant.
Pradhan, while addressing a farmers' rally here, said that the Congress is spreading misinformation and creating a sense of fear among the farmers that their lands will be taken away by corporate houses and the minimum support price system will be abolished. The BJD is backing such activities.
He claimed that the new laws, on the contrary, will ensure that farmers get a good price for their produce.
The Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made a comprehensive plan to increase the income of farmers manifold by enacting the new laws.
He said the MSP on paddy has been increased from Rs 1,310 in 2013-14 to Rs 1,815 now.
Targeting state Food and Supplies Minister R P Swain over irregularities in disbursement of cooperative loans to farmers, he alleged that the state minister's brother is being accused of being behind such irregularities.
He claimed that the Centre has provided Rs 60,000 crore to farmers in Odisha in the last six years and attacked the state government for not sending the final list of beneficiaries of the PM Kisan Nidhi scheme. PTI COR AAM ACD ACD


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Apparently Nightwing Has Been Delayed Due To The Batman
Adam Holmes
Sep. 30. 2019 10:54 PM
It's no secret that Warner Bros has a lot of DC Comics-related movies in development, some of which are definitely happening, while others have been static. Nightwing falls into the latter category, as even though it was announced back in 2017, there's barely been any update on its status for approximately a year and a half. Now there's word that the reason there's been a delay on Nightwing moving forward is due to The Batman.
According to Forbes' Mark Hughes, director/writer Matt Reeves is using The Batman to build the foundation for not just a trilogy of films, but also a "fully realized bat-world," which is hardly surprising given the character's popularity. So while Robert Pattinson's Batman isn't connected to the Ben Affleck-portrayed Batman from the DC Extended Universe, assuming all goes according to plan, there could come an opportunity for another filmmaker to play in his bat-world.
That's where Nightwing enters the equation. Supposedly that project is on ice until the status of the eponymous hero, a.k.a. Dick Grayson, is decided. It was rumored a few months back that Dick could appear in The Batman, and Mark Hughes is now hearing that the character is expected to appear in one of Matt Reeves' Batman tales. This would likely be through an origin story, though it's unclear if this would be the main plot of the movie or a side story.
As longtime comic book fans know, Dick Grayson was taken in by Bruce Wayne after his parents died due to their circus act being sabotaged, and Dick began his vigilante career as Robin. It was only when he entered adulthood that Dick decided he'd outgrown the Robin mantle and became Nightwing. If The Batman plans on showing Dick's origin story, that doesn't bode well for the Nightwing movie.
You have to remember that when Nightwing was first announced, the plan was for it to be set in the DCEU, where Ben Affleck's Batman had been fighting crime for 20 years. This would have allowed for Dick Grayson to have already done his time as Robin and now fight bad guys as Nightwing. But now that Matt Reeves' take The Batman will explore Bruce Wayne's earlier years in the cape and cowl, that suggests Dick will be putting on the Robin mask instead whenever we meet him.
Timeline-wise, that makes perfect sense, but that would likely result in Nightwing being scrapped. Whatever your feelings on Robin may be, if you're wanting to deliver a reasonably faithful adaptation of the Batman mythos, then Dick Grayson needs to start out as Robin before transitioning into Nightwing. Having him go straight into being Nightwing just doesn't effectively work.
Of course, even without this The Batman-related update, things didn't look good on the Nightwing front. While director Chris McKay said last year the project wasn't dead, he's since been hired to helm the Jonny Quest movie and is also working on The LEGO Batman Movie 2. So those would have been enough to push Nightwing to the back burner, but if this latest report is correct, its fate will be decided by whatever The Batman and its prospective sequels have in store.
It's also worth mentioning that the Batgirl movie will also be part of the world established by The Batman, though there's no mention of it being delayed like Nightwing. Birds of Prey's Christina Hodson was hired to pen Batgirl in April 2018 after Joss Whedon left the project, so perhaps because that's further along, there's a way to fit it into this Batman universe more seamlessly sooner.
Fortunately for the Nightwing fans out there, it's not like you won't be lacking a live action version of the character. Titans Season 2 is unfolding on DC Universe, and with Brenton Thwaites' Dick Grayson having given up being Robin during Season 1, it looked like he was on his way to becoming Nightwing. That's since been confirmed through leaked set photos, so keep on eye for him to don the black and blue suit in the coming weeks.
Stay tuned to CinemaBlend for more updates concerning Nightwing on the big screen, but for now, you can look forward to The Batman hitting theaters on June 25, 2021. Don't forget to look through our DC movies guide to learn what else is in development.
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The ultimate classic sitcom 'FRIENDS' had been enjoyed by two different generations now and it will continue to engage all the coming ones due to the fact that it's such a great show. But It's sometimes annoying when everybody keeps on recommending 'FRIENDS', whenever anyone asks "Hey, is there anything fun to watch?". As most of us have already watched it and want something new or that there, but everybody keeps on recommending 'FRIENDS'. So, fret not as we have the perfect list of shows, that you can binge on if you're not that into the 'FRIENDS' or have already watched it.
The ultra-romantic Ted Mosby is out to find the love of his life and in search of "The one". The story revolves around a gang of youngsters who are struggling in New York and they can make you laugh, cry and even dance with them. There are a total of nine seasons and once you're close to the last episode, be ready to have a tissue box close. This is the only show that has perfectly blended emotions and comedy along with a pinch of life and is also an archrival to the most popular sitcom 'FRIENDS'.
A twisted family where everybody is defying the societal norms and can still live with all the fun in the world. Don't get us wrong and presume that the show is just about correcting societal value but it's actually one of the most hilarious shows of all time. There are a total of ten seasons with the eleventh and final season releasing on 25th September 2019, Hurry and binge-watch all the ten seasons before the eleventh arrives.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine is one of the most talked-about shows recently due to the fact that the show was canceled by FOX network and in less than 36 hours, it was picked up by NBC, which is actually a promotion for someone moving over from FOX network. The reason for NBC to pick up the show was a flood of tweets all over the world which included bug names, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mark Hamill, Seth Mayers and even one of Hollywood's biggest directors Guillermo del Toro.
The show is based on the working on the Brooklyn Ninety-Ninth Precinct of NYPD and its hilarious to watch the show when Andy Samberg crushes us with his good energy and tear-jerking waves of laughter.
A hot blonde, Penny shits across the hall from two ultra geeky nerds and now they can't hold their curiosity to get her into their lives or even just say 'Hi' to her. The show is a crazy journey of twelve seasons and you will get to see some of the best moments a television can offer but with a tear rolling down your eyes from either laughter or intense emotional moments.
Big Bang theory belongs to one of the best shows in either Sitcom or general Television genre and although the show has recently ended with its finale this May the fans are rewatching it again and again, which you should be doing too if you've watched all the twelve seasons.
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The Danish Foreign Policy Society (in Danish: Det Udenrigspolitiske Selskab) is a private, non-profit organisation founded in 1946 with the aim of promoting interest and raising awareness on foreign policy and international affairs in Denmark.

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Frederik is the Patron of the Society. A former ambassador Ulrik Federspiel chairs the Board, and the Executive Director Charlotte Flindt Pedersen carries out the daily management of the Society.

The Foreign Policy Society is independent from political as well as commercial interests. The Society does not take a stand on political issues, but merely engages in debates by conveying and sharing information and contacts. The Society has around 1000 personal members and 200 members representing around 50 companies and institutions. The Society has a Youth Branch, DUS-U35, with around 350 members.

Activities
The Danish Foreign Policy Society carries out conferences and debates, organizes study visits, issues publications and produces TV-broadcasts.

The Society invites prominent Danish and foreign speakers, politicians, academics to the debates and conferences. In the course of 70 years, many prominent speakers, including George H. W. Bush, Martti Ahtisaari, Lech Wałęsa, Dalai Lama, Kofi Annan, Carl Bildt and Navi Pillay held speeches at the Foreign Policy Society.

The Society produces the periodical "Foreign'' (in Danish: Udenrigs), which is the only one of its kind in Denmark, focusing entirely on international affairs and foreign policy. In addition, the Society produces thematic or country specific Foreign policy essays (in Danish: Udenrigspolitiske Skrifter). Until 2020 it also produced booklets with country facts Countries in your pocket (in Danish: Lande i Lommeformat). In collaboration with the Danish TV-channel dk4 it used to produce the TV-magazine In the Foreign Policy Society as well as the programme Uffe and Mogens discuss the World, starring the two former ministers for foreign affairs, Uffe Ellemann-Jensen and Mogens Lykketoft. The Society also arranges study visits to interesting countries and regions around the world. For instance, in 2016 the study visits were made to the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, the Arctic region and Cuba.

History

The man behind the Foreign Policy Society was Ole Lippmann, a member of the Danish resistance movement. In his mind, foreign policy was a matter far too important to be entrusted only to politicians and government officials. Civil society should participate in the debate on international affairs, whose involvement should take place on an informed and qualified basis.

The Society was established in Copenhagen on 31 October 1946. The founders were well-known men from the resistance movement, including Ole Lippmann, Svend Truelsen, Erik Husfeldt, Ebbe Munck; politicians such as Per Federspiel and Thorkil Kristensen from the Liberal Party, Ole Bjørn Kraft from the Conservative Party, and the communists Ib Nørlund and Peter P. Rohde. Academia was represented by, among others, professors Alf Ross and Hartvig Frisch.

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Man charged with robbing two women at gunpoint at Schaumburg hotel
Kenyon Matthews
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Updated 12/1/2022 4:36 PM
Bail was set at $500,000 Thursday for a Chicago man accused of robbing a woman at gunpoint immediately after an arranged sexual encounter at a Schaumburg hotel Tuesday night.
Kenyon Matthews, 24, is charged with two counts of armed robbery with a firearm and one count of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
According to Cook County prosecutors, Matthews had arranged to meet a woman to have sex in exchange for money at 10 p.m. Tuesday at a hotel on the 1500 block of McConnor Parkway.
A second woman was hiding in a closet during the encounter, prosecutors said.
After having sex with the first woman, Matthews threatened her with what she described as a purple handgun, forced her to the floor of the bathroom and demanded her money, authorities say.
Meanwhile, the woman hiding in the closet called police and texted a friend, prosecutors said.
Matthews heard the second woman in the closet and also threatened her with the gun, authorities said.
Police arrived a short time later, but by then Matthews had escaped through a window with $750 cash and an Android phone, the victims said, none of which was recovered afterward.
About two hours later, a person matching Matthews' description was spotted in the back seat of an Uber car on the 100 block of Remington Road in Schaumburg, according to prosecutors. Officers ordered the driver to leave the vehicle and for the passenger to stay put, but the man got out and fled. He was later captured inside a service van nearby, authorities said.
The two women from the hotel later identified Matthews and the gun. The weapon was registered as stolen out of Georgia, authorities said.
Assistant Public Defender James Saltouros argued in court Thursday against prosecutors' request for no bail, saying Matthews is a single father who's been employed for 18 months on the overnight shift at a warehouse.
Matthews' next court appearance is scheduled for 9 a.m. Dec. 23 in Rolling Meadows.
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Q: Miller indices for hexagonal crystal systems To find the draw the direction for a given Miller index say, [1234] we first convert this miller index consisting of 4 indices into one containing 3 indices.
To do so, we have a set of formulae prescribed in almost every book. Sadly I haven't been able to come across a single book the gives the derivation of those formulae!
I thought that I could use vector-component method to get the results but that gives totally weird formulae not even close to the ones I see in my textbooks.
Here is an example, just to be clearer.  (and have a look at the attached image)
So, can anyone suggest me a textbook, a link or anything that can help me understand the derivation? I'm not finding the enthusiasm for rote-memorising the formulae if i don't know where they come from...

A: From the diagram it is obvious that the Miller-Bravais index has redundant information, as the indices point along three directions that are 120° apart. That means that you can do a simple geometrical derivation using this diagram as your guide:

The third equation follows immediately from the vector addition of $\vec u$ and $\vec v$ - you can see that $\vec t$ points in the opposite direction.
It is equally obvious that, in the way I drew the picture, $\vec u = \vec{v'} + \frac12 \vec{u'}$ and $\vec v = \frac12 \vec{u'} - \vec v'$
Simple manipulation of these equations gets you to the expressions you quote.

A: In a hexagonal crystal system, just like in any other three dimensional system, every vector can be represented in a basis consisting of 3 linearly independent vectors. Thus, 3 such vectors would be sufficient to describe any direction we want in a crystal.
The image below shows a hexagonal unit cell with 4 axes (represented by vectors): $\vec{a_1}$, $\vec{a_2}$, $\vec{a_3}$ and $\vec{z}$, used to index directions in a crystal. Vectors $\vec{a_1}$, $\vec{a_2}$ and $\vec{a_3}$ are $\mathit{not}$ linearly independent. Conventionally, we choose $\vec{a_3}$ to be the "extra" vector, and $\vec{a_1}$, $\vec{a_2}$, and $\vec{z}$ the "main" vectors, common to both 4 and 3 index systems.
The vector $\vec{a_3}$ is defined as $\vec{a_3} = -\left(\vec{a_1} + \vec{a_2}\right)$, which gives us some intuition for requiring $t = -(u+v)$ to be obeyed, since u,v and t are components along $\vec{a_1}, \vec{a_2}$ and $\vec{a_3}$, respectively. We could have used a different relation between $u$, $v$ and $t$, but this one is the most straightforward (we need an extra equation for the vector components to be unique since $\vec{a_1}$, $\vec{a_2}$ and $\vec{a_3}$ are not linearly independent).

The difference between the 3 index (denoted by [u'v'w']) and 4 index representations (denoted by [uvtw]) is that when using 3 indices, we ignore the vector $\vec{a_3}$, and only use $\vec{a_1}$, $\vec{a_2}$ and $\vec{z}$ (the $\mathit{same}$ $\vec{a_1}$, $\vec{a_2}$ and $\vec{z}$ in $\mathit{both}$ representations - the only difference is having or not having $\vec{a_3}$). Notice that $\vec{a_1}$ and $\vec{a_2}$ are $\mathbf{not}$ orthogonal. Instead, they make a $120^\circ$ angle, so they aren't the usual $\hat{x}$ and $\hat{y}$ vectors, but rather ones that respect the symmetry of the crsystal.
Now, any vector $\vec{v}$ can be written in both representations (again, note that the only difference between the two is $\vec{a_3}$ being present in 4-index notation and missing in 3-index notation):
$$\vec{v} = u'\vec{a_1} + v'\vec{a_2} + w'\vec{z} \tag{1} \label{1}$$
and
$$\vec{v} = u\vec{a_1} + v\vec{a_2} + t\vec{a_3} + w\vec{z} \tag{2} \label{2}$$
As $\vec{a_3} = -\left(\vec{a_1} + \vec{a_2}\right)$, inserting this into equation $\eqref{2}$ we get:
$$\vec{v} = (u-t)\vec{a_1} + (v-t)\vec{a_2} + w\vec{z}$$
By substituting $t = -(u+v)$ we further get
$$\vec{v} = (2u+v)\vec{a_1} + (2v+u)\vec{a_2} + w\vec{z} \tag{3} \label{3}$$
Equating the components along the same vectors from $\eqref{3}$ and $\eqref{1}$ we get
$$
\begin{aligned}
u' &= 2u+v\\
v' &= 2v+u\\
w' &= w
\end{aligned}
$$
Assuming $u'$, $v'$ and $w'$ are known, we can solve the system for $u$, $v$ and $w$ and obtain
$$
\begin{aligned}
u &= \frac{1}{3} \left(2u'-v'\right)\\
v &= \frac{1}{3} \left(2v'-u'\right)\\
t &= -\left(u+v\right)\\
w &= w'
\end{aligned}
$$
as desired.

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Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles Premiere - Los Angeles 2008
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles had a big Hollywood premiere on January 9, 2008 in anticipation of the January 13 series premiere on FOX. The show's screening and afterparty, sponsored by Verizon Wireless, were held at the Arclight Cinerama Dome in Hollywood.
In attendance were the TSCC cast Summer Glau, Lena Headey, Thomas Dekker, Brian Austin Green, Richard T.Jones, Owain Yeoman, as well as Megan Fox, , Kristanna Loken or FOX Entertainment executives Peter Ligouri and Kevin Reilly.
The Sarah Connor Chronicles cast (Lena Headey, Summer Glau, and Thomas Dekker) being interviewed by ENews at the SCC premiere party.
Thomas Dekker, Summer Glau and Lena Headey talk about doing the Terminator as a TV series. Plus, they talk about what it took to get ready to play these iconic roles.
Here are new HQ photos from the event.
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Instead of drastically rethinking its Office suite, Microsoft has focused - mostly successfully - on making what's already there more accessible and easier to use. If there were features in Word, Excel or PowerPoint that you never knew about or just couldn't figure out how to use, chances are Office 2008 will either help you find them or help you use them.
While we waited, alternatives presented themselves. Apple's Pages, part of the company's iWork '08 suite that arrived last autumn, challenges the standard conception of word processing by blending in a generous helping of page layout. And open-source suites such as NeoOffice have duplicated and gone beyond what Microsoft Office has to offer.
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