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"it's the most wonderful time of the year"? i love the holidays but they can really pack a punch stress-wise. unpredictable weather. early nightfall. absolute gift overload. unbelievable crowds and traffic. give in? never! but maybe now and again? one calm before the storm? it's okay to take a break. go home from work instead of resenting the need to go to the mall. stay inside. rest your feet, and your brain, to snuggle with a cup of hot tea or a loved one. or both. light a fire, light a candle, take a bubble bath and take the time to really enjoy the holiday music, lights and all around vibe that's gone before you know it. don't forget to spray your sheets with kai fine linen spray before climbing into bed for the sweetest of dreams! (one of tommy lee's favorite rituals). like i said, it's okay. all the holiday hullabaloo will still be there tomorrow but maybe with a little more patience than you had for it the day before.
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A look at how ten of the biggest Democratic donors from Silicon Valley are not only pumping money into the midterms but also rethinking how their money is spent — A cheat sheet to the gusher of cash flooding the system in advance of Election Day. — Tech resistance to U.S. President Donald Trump has reached its zenith.
Nvidia debuts GeForce RTX 2000 GPU series with RTX 2070, RTX 2080, RTX 2080 Ti, claims up to 6 times more performance than last gen, begins shipping Sept. 20 — $1,199 for Nvidia's fastest GeForce card — Nvidia is unveiling its new GeForce RTX 2000 series of graphics cards at Gamescom in Germany today.
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JBL's Link Bar, the sound bar announced at Google I/O with built-in Android TV and Google Assistant, costs $399 and is slated for October; pre-orders now open — Android TV was given new life this year courtesy of a renewed focus from Google as well as plenty of new hardware.
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Marangoni strengthens its service and sales development team in United Kingdom, Ireland and United Arab Emirates
The newly hired Phil Robinson will support the "veteran" Mike Carter, close to his retirement, in a gradual transition phase.
Rovereto, Italy – Marangoni Retreading Systems is pleased to announce that Phil Robinson has joined its sales and support team for the network of retreaders and partners, in the role of Senior Country Manager for the United Kingdom, Ireland and United Arab Emirates. The newly hired Phil Robinson will support the "veteran" Mike Carter, close to his retirement, during a gradual transition phase.
Phil Robinson, 40, has begun to work in the automotive industry, initially as a technician specialising in Mercedes-Benz and Bentley, and then as a commercial vehicle and spare parts seller. His journey in the Tyre industry began in 2014 as Key Account Manager for Continental, and more recently, as Regional Manager within Itochu owned ETEL (Kwik Fit & Stapletons Tyre Wholesale).
"Phil's professional experience in the tyres world and his knowledge of the sector will certainly help us develop our position in his geographical areas of competence," declared Matthias Leppert, Marangoni Group's COO, when introducing Phil to the sales team. "I am sure that he will be able to make the most of the gradual turnover phase with Mike, to take advantage of the enormous experience of our colleague who's about to retire after over 40 years of career in Marangoni."
Mike Carter, 67, is a highly respected professional who has built a long and rewarding career in the retreading sector, initially as an importer of Marangoni in the United Kingdom and later as Managing Director of Marangoni Tread UK, the subsidiary of the group, which, until recently, had a warehouse and technical department in Stoke-on-Trent. Among his various areas of responsibility, Mike has taken care also of the business development in areas such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
"I'm delighted to join Marangoni and very much look forward to having a positive impact on the business," stated Phil Robinson. "As a market leader, the way we support our network and help develop Their business for the future is paramount to mutual success."
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Q: Given a value on the first of a month, add values to it for other days of the month I have one dataframe df1 that looks like this. The date format is M/D/Y.

date
a

1/1/2001
100

2/1/2001
101

And another dataframe df2 that represents outflows and looks like this:

date
a

1/1/2001
2

1/2/2001
3

1/3/2001
-2

1/4/2001
0

Desired output df:

date
a

1/1/2001
100

1/2/2001
98

1/3/2001
101

1/4/2001
99

I need to take the df1 values from the first of every month as the starting value. For each subsequent day of the month, I want to add the values from df2 from the starting value of df1 and place the results in df3.

A: OK, this does what you ask.  Your own data is inconsistent, however.  Your text says you ADD the number to the inventory; on the first day, you SUBTRACT the number, but you add the rest.
So, given "x1.csv":
date,inventory
1/1/2001,100
2/1/2001,101
3/1/2001,103

and "x2.csv":
date,update
1/1/2001,2
1/2/2001,3
1/3/2001,-2
1/4/2001,0
2/1/2001,5
2/2/2001,3
2/3/2001,-10
3/1/2001,0
3/2/2001,0

This Python code:
import csv
import pandas as pd

f1 = csv.reader( open('x1.csv'))
f2 = csv.reader( open('x2.csv'))

# Read the first file into a dictionary.

inventory = {}
for row in f1:
    if row[0] != 'date':
        inventory[row[0]] = int(row[1])

# Now process each line in the detail list.

current = 0
rows = []
for row in f2:
    if row[0] == 'date':
        continue
    if row[0] in inventory:
        current = inventory[row[0]]
    rows.append( (row[0],str(current)) )
    current += int(row[1])

df = pd.DataFrame( rows, columns=['date','level'])
print(df)

produces this output:
       date level
0  1/1/2001   100
1  1/2/2001   102
2  1/3/2001   105
3  1/4/2001   103
4  2/1/2001   101
5  2/2/2001   106
6  2/3/2001   109
7  3/1/2001   103
8  3/2/2001   103

A: The exact logic is still unclear, but for the global logic of merging, you can use merge on the month period:
df2['a'] += df2.merge(df1,
          left_on=pd.to_datetime(df2['date'], dayfirst=False).dt.to_period('M'),
          right_on=pd.to_datetime(df1['date'], dayfirst=False).dt.to_period('M'),
          how='left', suffixes=('_', '')
          )['a']

output:
       date    a
0  1/1/2001  102
1  1/2/2001  103
2  1/3/2001   98
3  1/4/2001  100

output of the intermediate:
df2.merge(df1,
          left_on=pd.to_datetime(df2['date'], dayfirst=False).dt.to_period('M'),
          right_on=pd.to_datetime(df1['date'], dayfirst=False).dt.to_period('M'),
          how='left', suffixes=('_', '')
          )['a']

0    100
1    100
2    100
3    100
Name: a, dtype: int64

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What a month. We are now in full swing with the breeding season and I am out almost every day at the crack of dawn on the marshes undertaking breeding wader surveys.
However, at the beginning of the month, I took a morning's walk across the Hoo Peninsula with Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer who contacted me after reading my Guardian article about the marshes close to Higham village which are soon to be damaged to make way for the Lower Thames Crossing.
Aware of my work with farmers in North Kent, the Baroness, who chairs the All Party Group on Agroecology, wanted to discuss the upcoming Agricultural Bill and find out what I think is needed in order to engage farmers in managing the countryside for the benefit of wildlife. Simpler Stewardship agreements, coupled with one to one advisory sessions would be top of my list.
Sue and I took a beautiful morning's walk taking in Lodge Hill SSSI which Medway Council wish to sacrifice to property developers. The highlight for us both was definitely hearing a nightingale in the woods at the RSPB's Northward Hill Reserve.
We have now completed two rounds of surveys on 13 farms across North Kent and numbers of pairs of lapwing are up from 58 pairs in 2017 to 72.5 pairs in 2018. Almost all the farms I work on have seen a rise in numbers and it looks a much better year for redshank, oystercatcher and yellow wagtail as well.
oystercatcher eggs – photo taken by farmer.
"Managing wet grassland for breeding waders requires good hydrological, grazing and predator management. To be successful, all of these aspects of management need to be done to a high standard and tweaks often need to be made from season to season. Breeding waders are highly responsive to management changes and big population increases can be the result if you get it right. Surveying breeding waders in spring helps land managers to understand what changes need to be made and also how successful those changes are in future years. In the past, survey data has been critical to understanding the issues on the RSPB's reserves in North Kent, where management changes resulted in high quality wet grassland with high densities of highly productive lapwing and redshank. Now we are using data to inform changes in the wider farmed landscape. These benefits are balanced against the risk of disturbing birds at a sensitive time of year by carrying out the surveys, which involve surveyors walking through fields. The survey methodology tries to minimise these risks, but ultimately the cost/benefit analysis strongly favours the continuation of surveys on wet grassland".
Without this survey data it would be difficult to show farmers the benefits improved management is having to bird numbers. Hard for Natural England to judge where it's money is best spent and hard for us to know how numbers of wading birds are faring in North Kent overall.
As well as increased numbers of target species, the work the farmers are doing has also resulted in an increase in avocet and ringed plover as well as visits from some exotic guests such as these two beautiful spoonbill which turned up on Sheppey on a sunny evening in late May.
This is the second year these birds have arrived on the same site and, although not a breeding pair, it is an indication of how our wildlife is naturally changing as new species colonise from the continent. I, for one, intend to have the farmland of North Kent ready to welcome them.


For love of fresh herbs and nature Gardening guild gets ready for holidays.
CORUNNA, Mich. -- Donning gloves to protect her recently manicured nails, Marilyn Palmer brought up handfuls of dried flowers and herbs, as well as the smells of Christmas from the bottom of a plastic bag. "Oh, this is wonderful!" Palmer said to her fellow Potpourri Herb Guild members as she continued to mix the concoction of plants and oil. At the club's recent annual dinner and potpourri making-party at Corunna High School, each member walked in with bags of dried gifts from their gardens. From yarrow to lavender and rose buds, each selection was poured into a larger bag to form a homemade scent. "There are a lot of recipes (for potpourri)," Palmer said. "But we don't use them," said Connie Miller, a member of the guild for nearly a decade. They used a Christmas blend essential oil, which saturated the cafeteria air as the women mixed all the ingredients. Wearing the gloves to also keep her hands from smelling like potpourri for weeks, Palmer said the fresh mixture will last much longer than commercial blends. Love for fresh herbs and nature bring the women together throughout the year. This party was thrown in thanks for their assistance in maintaining and planting an herb garden outside the high school. "The kids just love it. They've never destroyed this garden, they just love it," said Wilma Walworth, a member of the guild for more than 10 years. Walworth said the garden will close in late October and reopen in May. The women said the activity of gardening adds to the enjoyment of making potpourri. "Gardens are restful, peaceful places," Miller said. They have several reasons for planting herbs instead of flowers and bushes. "First of all the fragrance, then beauty, culinary purposes and medicinal purposes," said Jo Anderson, who helps design and maintain the garden containing everything from dill to sage. "There's a real attachment to nature, to see what you planted grow. ... Then you eat it," Joyce Jones said.


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Malaysia power struggle set to drag on as king recuperates
Malaysia's King Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah and Queen Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah attend a welcoming ceremony at Parliament House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on January 31, 2019
Malaysia's King Sultan Abdullah will not be granting an audience to anyone for a week as he is under observation in hospital, a palace official said on Friday, as opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim seeks a meeting with him to form a new government. Anwar said this week he has secured a "strong, formidable" majority from lawmakers in parliament to remove Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, but he has to convince the king that he has the numbers to form a government.
The political turmoil comes just seven months after another power struggle that led to Muhyiddin getting the premiership and could delay efforts to stabilize an economy that is reeling from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Muhyiddin, who has a razor-thin majority in parliament, has dismissed Anwar's claims of a majority and challenged him to prove it through a constitutional process. The king plays a largely ceremonial role in Malaysia but he could appoint a prime minister who, in his view, is likely to command a majority in parliament. He could also dissolve parliament and trigger elections on the premier's advice.
His Majesty has been advised by his doctors to remain at (hospital) for seven days for observation. So until then, he will not have any meetings, palace comptroller Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin told Reuters. Anwar was scheduled to meet with the king on Tuesday but the appointment had to be cancelled as the king was unwell and had to be taken to hospital.
No major political party has come out in his support but the leader of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), the largest party in the ruling coalition, said there had been defections to Anwar's camp. In a campaign speech in Sabah state, Prime Minister Muhyiddin again questioned Anwar's claim that he has a majority, state news agency Bernama reported. He made a statement and when asked on the number supporting him and who have given their statutory declaration of support, he merely said to wait for the answer, Muhyiddin said.
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For other uses, see Small Planet Airlines (disambiguation).
Small Planet Airlines was a Lithuanian leisure airline based at Vilnius Airport with further bases throughout Europe. It was the subsidiary of the Small Planet Group which also owned sister companies in Cambodia, Germany, Italy, and Poland, all of which are also now defunct as well.
The company was previously known as FlyLAL Charters and was registered on 14 March 2007. In October 2008, the company received its operational licenses to begin passenger flight operations. In 2009, a subsidiary, flyLAL Charter Eesti, was registered with an aim to provide chartered operations to and from Estonia. In December 2009, another company, flyLAL Charters PL, was registered to implement flights from various airports in Poland (Warsaw, Katowice, Gdansk as bases).
In 2010, FlyLAL Charters was authorized to perform scheduled flights to Greece, Spain, Italy and various other countries. In July of the same year, flyLAL Charters was rebranded to its current name, Small Planet Airlines. In 2009 and 2010, FlyLAL Charters carried 400,000 passengers; in 2012 the renamed Small Planet Airlines had increased the number to nearly 0.7 million passengers.
In April 2013, Small Planet Airlines announced a buyout of the 99.5 percent of Small Planet Airlines UAB (Lithuania) and Small Planet Airlines Sp. z o. o."(Poland) shares held by Avia Solutions Group. After the transaction, Small Planet Airlines was owned by Vytautas Kaikaris and Andrius Staniulis, the management of the company. In 2014, holding company Small Planet Group was established to take ownership of the Small Planet Airlines of Lithuania and Poland. Small Planet Group UAB owns 100 percent of the shares of the leisure carrier Small Planet Airlines UAB and 90 percent of the shares of Small Planet Airlines Sp. z o. o. The holding controls 100% of UAB Small Planet Airlines, 100% Small Planet Airlines Sp. z o. o., 80% of Small Planet Airlines GmbH (Germany) and used to own 49% of Small Planet Airlines Thailand, which however never started operations.
In December 2014, Small Planet Airlines founded a company in Thailand, with the intention of securing a local air operator's certificate (AOC) and operating international flights from Thailand to China and South Korea. In 2015, Small Planet Airlines entered the German market with the incorporation of Small Planet Airlines GmbH; the company's office was established in Berlin. In September 2015 the company announced that during the next 5 winters, several aircraft (and flight deck crews) will be transferred to the Southeast Asia to operate from Siem Reap town in Cambodia to China, South Korea and Vietnam on behalf of Cambodian airline Sky Angkor Airlines. During the 2016 winter season, several planes and crews of Small Planet Airlines Poland were based in India and Saudi Arabia and operated on behalf of local airlines. In India, the planes and crew were operated on behalf of GoAir and in Saudi Arabia, the planes and crew operated on behalf of Nesma Airlines. At the end of March 2017 it was announced that Small Planet Airlines had obtained a permit to fly to and from Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands, mainly serving south European holiday destinations. The inaugural flight was welcomed at Schiphol Airport in December, 2016. During winter 2017/2018 Small Planet Airlines was back in India operating on behalf of IndiGo from its main base in Delhi.
On 24 October 2018, Small Planet Airlines announced it was entering a restructuring process due to financial difficulties shortly after its German and Polish subsidiaries did the same earlier in the month. Both the German and Polish companies ceased operations by November 2018 while the Cambodian subsidiary ceased operations shortly after.
On 28 November 2018, the Lithuanian aviation authority CAA revoked the operations license of Small Planet Airlines, resulting in grounding of all of its flights and fleets.
In June 2009 flyLAL Charters the company flew 33,600 passengers and that month it was the largest number in Vilnius Airport, even greater than that of regular airlines. By the end of the year flyLAL Charters had a total 85% of a charter market share. In 2012 from all the bases in Lithuania, France, Poland, United Kingdom Small Planet Airline flew over 700,000 people. In 2013 Small Planet Airlines became the first Lithuanian capital company to fly a million passengers. In 2014 due to increased locations the number increased and reached 1.212 million passengers.
The company flew mostly to Greece, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, Egypt, and Bulgaria. In Lithuania, Small Planet Airlines cooperated with major travel organizers Tez Tour and Novaturas. The company also provided special flights, flying government delegations, sports teams, and other private groups. During the winter, some aircraft were transferred to other locations including India.
LLX5288 was a Small Planet Airlines A320 flight from Málaga, Spain to Tampere, Finland on 25 October 2016. At 12:34 GMT, Finnish police received a report of a possible hijacking on the aircraft. Hornets followed the aircraft from French airspace. As the plane entered Dutch Maastricht airspace at 12:34 GMT, the crew contacted air traffic control and reported a possible hijacking. Air traffic control informed the relevant authorities of the incident. The plane continued its flight as normal until it reached Finnish airspace, where it initiated a holding pattern. The plane landed safely in Tampere-Pirkkala airport at 15:02 GMT. According to eyewitnesses, police stormed the aircraft immediately after landing. Later investigations show that there was no hijacking. It is unknown whether it was a mechanical or pilot error. The investigation is ongoing.
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Canyon de Chelly spreads out in all directions in the northeast corner of Arizona. From the air, its fanning flow is apparent and we trace its sprawling path along the high desert landscape…but moving in for a closer look, we get lost in the details, surrounded by stone faces that seem to spread in all directions without a point of origin. This is a place that one could wander for a lifetime and always discover something new, surrounded by its splendor.


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Grieving Mr. Gotcha
by Richard Rhames
"Russert always got along with the bosses at General Electric, who purchased NBC in 1986. 'He was a beloved figure in so many areas , including with people like Jack Welch, the head of GE,' said [Ken] Auletta….'They loved him because he was so well connected in Washington,'"
New York Observer, 6/17/08
Mr. Gotcha is gone. But he is not forgotten. As I write this on Wednesday, the papers report from Mount Saint Albans, the tony private school where the rich and famous gathered to pay their tributes to imperial flack Tim Russert. Like most of the Washington palace court, Russert sent his son to a private academy. The District of Columbia, seat and special ward of the federal government, languishes in the shadow of such towering figures as Bush, Cheney, and "Russ." It features public schools unworthy of elites.
Since the host of Meet the Press and the NBC Washington Bureau Chief died suddenly, the media has been festooned with tearful tributes. And according to AP reports, Tuesday, "Several hundred people were in line more than an hour before the early afternoon start of the [Russert] wake… Many had never met the host of the Sunday-morning talk show. But some felt like they knew something about him, nonetheless. 'It's like a family member that's gone,' said Mary Jo Quinn…'"
"Russert was a political insider," the AP continued, "who was known for conducting tough interviews of Washington's most powerful politicians, yet he evoked an everyman quality that showed his blue-collar roots… 'He walked with kings but he never forgot his roots,' said Quinn…"
In fact, Mr. Russert maintained his carefully cultivated insider status by providing the usual hash of distractive tempests in teapots, service to the empire, and shrewd self-promotion. Fellow GE employee Tom Brokaw remembered The Russ for his tactics in "driving the news cycle." Mr. Gotcha quickly hit on the "synergy" angle where one corporate product uses other in-house venues or products to tout itself.
Today (NBC product) producer Steve Friedman remembered, "What Tim did was so brilliant, is that he would follow up an appearance on Meet the Press by going on the Today show on Monday morning….And then he would sit there and quote his own show." ("Tim Russert, Man of Ambition," NYO, 6/17/08)
In an era before all media had been Foxed, his "tough questioning" began by asking Jerry Brown whether he'd appoint gay people to his cabinet if elected. Typically, his fawning interview with VP Cheney just prior to the 2003 Iraq attack featured only the kind of obsequious stroking which such war criminals have now come to expect as their due.
Russert's wholesale regurgitation of Republican talking points on Iraq was clearly on display during the shameful February Democratic debate (number 20). He grilled Clinton and Obama —neither of whom favored expedited withdrawal from Iraq, or scaling back military adventurism — "I want to ask you both a question then, if this scenario plays out, and the Americans get out, in totality, and al Qaeda resurges and Iraq goes to hell, do you hold the right, in your mind as the American president, to reinvade, to go back into Iraq to stabilize it?"
Mr. Gotcha, surely capable of counting, must have known that Bushian PR aside, al Qaeda is but a flea on the elephant of Iraq's insurgency. But, as others pointed out at the time, his question might easily have been written by the White House press office. "This is, this is reality…," he insisted to the somewhat incredulous candidates.
In January Russert had sand-bagged Mr. Obama (the "technically black candidate"), challenging him to repudiate Harry Bellafonte's entirely rational labeling of G.W. Bush as the "greatest terrorist in the world." Russet was keenly aware that Obama and Belafonte had things in common: Some shared genetic material and lungs for breathing air.
Of course Obama, questing for the spot of Terrorist-in-Chief himself, sternly brushed aside Belafonte's remark and let the racist "question" slide. But as one wag suggested, he might have more properly snapped back, "Did you ask me that question because I was black? Because as I understand it, Mr. Belafonte is entitled to his opinion, and is alone accountable for it. When was the last time you asked a white Senator to account for the ravings of Pat Robertson, who unlike Mr. Belafonte, has the ear of the President and the national media?"
A month later Russert was black-baiting Obama with comments from one Louis Farrakhan during the above referenced televised debate. When something works for you, you keep doing it. Silly, mean, and "gotcha" work.
Tim Russert was a man like any other. But unlike most, by aggressive self-promotion and in the service of power he gained celebrity status even as he helped further hollow out the husk of a rumored American democratic order and rational public debate.
He worked faithfully for GE and, for a time, its ruthless CEO "Neutron" Jack Welch. The moniker stemmed from the Chief's mindset. The so-called "neutron" atomic bomb is a "dirty" type that yields loads of radiation but relatively little explosive force. Thus it wipes out people and preserves buildings, roads, and economic infrastructure.
That's the way Neutron Jack thought about business and society. People who worked for GE came to understand that its initials stood for "Gone Elsewhere." In 2000 Welch was voted "manager of the century." He's perhaps best known for his 1999 quote that "Ideally, you'd have every plant you own on a barge," ceaselessly moving to more desperate and obedient countries, always looking for cheaper, more expendable workers.
Tim Russert was a great asset to Neutron Jack in a mutually beneficial project. Corporate profits have seldom been higher. Gone Elsewhere's military enterprises thrive.
The downwardly mobile must be diverted even as the barges assemble.
Tim Russert will be missed, and replaced.
RICHARD RHAMES lives in Biddeford, Maine. He can be reached at: rrhames@xpressamerica.net
Richard Rhames is a dirt-farmer in Biddeford, Maine (just north of the Kennebunkport town line). He can be reached at: rerhames@gmail.com


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Hackers exploit Skype API to infect Windows PCs
New worm reinforces Skype's reputation as an app with security issues
Cyber criminals are again using Skype to wreak havoc, according to Sophos's Naked Security blog. The worm they're using this time, a variant of Dorkbot, lets hackers take control of infected Windows PCs remotely via HTTP by exploiting the Skype API. From there, they send unsolicited instant messages along the lines of "lol is this your new profile pic?" followed by a URL. Clicking the link downloads a ZIP file containing malicious executable files, which Sophos has detected as Troj/Agent-YCW or Troj/Agent-YDC.
"Before you know it, your computer has been recruited into a botnet ... and could fall victim to a ransomware attack," wrote Graham Cluley, a senior technology consultant at Sophos.
Variants of the Dorkbot attack have been spotted over the past year or so, spreading via Facebook and Twitter, as well as USB sticks and IM protocols. The danger, Cluley cautioned, is that "Skype users may be less in the habit of being suspicious about links sent to them than, say, Facebook users."
Skype told InfoWorld via email that it is aware of the malicious activity and is working to mitigate its impact. "We strongly recommend upgrading to the newest Skype version and applying updated security features on your computer," per the statement. "Additionally, following links -- even when from your contacts -- that look strange or are unexpected is not advisable."
It's not as though Skype users have been immune to security threats in the past, which could explain why Skype, along with Dropbox, is among the most commonly blacklisted apps in the enterprise, according to Zenprise's Q2 2012 Mobile Device Management Cloud Report. The report found that organizations have become increasingly wary of applications that reduce productivity, drain bandwidth, and have known security risks.
Skype has been dogged by security concerns for some time. For example, last year, a security consultant discovered a cross-site scripting flaw that could be used to change a user's password. Also in 2011, researchers discovered several serious security and privacy flaws in Skype that even a "high school-age hacker" could use to track not only users' locations over time but also their P2P file-sharing activity, Network World reported.
Then in July, Skype had to contend with a glitch where IMs were shared with unintended parties. Notably, Mac users haven't been immune to Skype security vulnerabilities either.
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What is agricultural law
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What is an agricultural law?
What Is Agricultural Law? Agricultural law consists of the laws, regulations, decrees, treaties, and institutions (universities, financial and marketing systems, transportation) that govern the agricultural supply chain (production, marketing, and sales).
What does right-to-farm laws do for farmers?
The Right to Farm law is intended to reduce the threat of nuisance lawsuits to producers, especially in areas where farming activities sometimes conflict with residential development. Further, the Right to Farm law enables farmers who desire to stay on their land to do so with less fear of legal rebuke from these non-farm neighbors.
What does the USDA regulate?
USDA regulates egg product processing plants, such as plants that break and pasteurize eggs. FDA is responsible for products not included in USDA's definition of "egg products", as well as establishments not covered by USDA. Examples include restaurants, bakeries, and cake mix plants. For products containing poultry, products with less …
What does agricultural law protect?
Definition of Agriculture Law Agriculture law governs legal issues affecting the farming and ranching industries. Typical agriculture law issues include the use of pesticides, land use and zoning, environmental issues, and patents on genetically modified seeds.
What are agricultural laws in India?
These laws are — The Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, and The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act.
What are the agricultural law in the Philippines?
Republic Act 7607 primarily aims in realizing equitable distribution of benefits and opportunities through the empowerment of the small farmers. The law recognizes the country's responsibility for the welfare and development of small farmers by giving them support in attaining their socioeconomic goals.
What is the legal definition of agriculture?
"Agriculture" includes farming in all its branches and among other things includes the cultivation and tillage of the soil, dairying, the production, cultivation, growing, and harvesting of any agricultural or horticultural commodities (including commodities defined as agricultural commodities in section 15(g) of the …
What is the Three laws of farmers?
These laws are the Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020; the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020, and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act (ECA), 2020.
How many agriculture laws are there in India?
three actsThe Indian agriculture acts of 2020, often termed the Farm Bills, are three acts initiated by the Parliament of India in September 2020….2020 Indian agriculture acts.Parliament of IndiaEnacted20 September 2020Assented to27 September 2020Signed byRam Nath Kovind, President of IndiaSigned27 September 202012 more rows
How does agricultural laws and policies help Filipino farmers?
The Philippines' key agricultural policy objectives focus on food security and poverty alleviation through guaranteeing a stable supply of staple food (rice) at affordable prices.
What is the importance of laws on organic agriculture?
The objectives of the legislation on Organic Agriculture are to achieve the solution of the following ecological, social and economic issues: 3.0. 1. production of quality agricultural and food products and their safety for human health based on the application of organic agriculture; 3.0.
What is RA 10601 all about?
10601. An Act Promoting Agricultural and Fisheries Mechanization Development in the country. Approved on June 5, 2013: An Act promoting Agricultural and Fisheries Mechanization development in the country.
What is agriculture policy and law?
Agricultural policy describes a set of laws relating to domestic agriculture and imports of foreign agricultural products. Governments usually implement agricultural policies with the goal of achieving a specific outcome in the domestic agricultural product markets.
Which law is applicable in agriculture?
The domestic laws and regulations that regulate the seed industry in India are the: Seeds Act 1966 (Seeds Act) and Seeds Rules 1968 (Seeds Rules). The Seeds Act is the primary legislation that regulates the crop seed industry in India. The Seed Rules were enacted to supplement the Seeds Act 1966.
What are the objectives of agricultural policy?
The purpose of agricultural policy is the development of favourable and sustainable guidelines for the promotion of efficient agricultural practices that will guarantee food security, provide employment for the citizens, raw material for all agro – based industries as well as to earn foreign exchange.
What is agriculture law?
Definition of Agriculture Law. Agriculture law governs legal issues affecting the farming and ranching industries. Typical agriculture law issues include the use of pesticides, land use and zoning, environmental issues, and patents on genetically modified seeds.
What is the federal government's agriculture law?
Agriculture law includes federal and state laws, as well as rules and regulations enacted by administrative agencies, such as the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
What to do if you are facing an agriculture issue?
If you are facing an agriculture-related legal issue, contact an agriculture lawyer immediately to protect your rights and explore your legal options.
What is the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act?
Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act – A federal law that created Food for Peace, a government program that provides food relief overseas. For more legal definitions, visit the FindLaw Legal Dictionary. Thank you for subscribing!
What does the federal government do for farmers?
States and the federal government also impose many environmental, safety, and employment regulations and responsibilities on farmers.
What is the Clean Water Act?
Clean Water Act – A federal law that establishes water pollution prevention programs and allows the government to fine water polluters. Commodity programs – Federal programs that provide farmers with financial assistance and loans using the farmer's future crops as collateral.
What is agricultural law?
Simply put, agricultural law is the study of the special laws and regulations that apply to the production and sale of agricultural products.
When did agricultural law become a law?
American law schools and legal scholars first recognized agricultural law as a discipline in the 1940s when law schools at Yale, Harvard, Texas, and Iowa explored and initiated agricultural law courses. These early efforts were short-lived, however, and agricultural law as a distinct discipline did not resurface for three decades.
When was the Agricultural Law Journal founded?
In 1979, a scholarly journal, The Agricultural Law Journal was initiated. In 1980, the American Agricultural Law Association was formed and an advanced law degree program, the LL.M. Program in Agricultural Law was founded at the University of Arkansas School of Law.
When did the American Association of Law Schools change its name to Agricultural and Food Law?
And, in 2012, the American Association of Law Schools changed the name of its Agricultural Law section to Agricultural and Food Law. The emerging discipline of food law & policy traces its roots to the discipline of agricultural law as well as tradition food and drug law.
When was the first law school casebook published?
In 1981, a fifteen volume Agricultural Law Treatise was published and in 1985, the first law school casebook, Agricultural Law: Cases and Materials was published by West Publishing.
Agricultural law refers to law that deals with agricultural infrastructure. Put another way, agricultural law pertains to agricultural production, marketing, and distribution. Agricultural law is intended to ensure the efficient production and distribution of foods and fibers. Since the industry is so broad in scope, the law and regulations in this area of law are extremely complex. Agricultural laws often overlap with other laws, such as labor laws, environmental laws, commercial laws, and more.
Who regulates agriculture?
The U.S. Congress has the power to regulate agricultural production under Article 1, Section 8 of the Federal Constitution. Programs and laws that pertain to farming are overseen by the Secretary of Agriculture, who represents the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in the President's cabinet. The USDA is the federal executive department responsible for developing and executing federal government policy on farming, forestry, and food. The USDA has a number of purposes, such as being responsible for the safety of poultry, egg products, and meat.
Why do farmers join cooperatives?
Joining a cooperative can allow farmers to mitigate risks and improve their access to markets.
What is the 10th amendment?
The Tenth Amendment of the Constitution gives states the right to pass laws that promote the general safety and well-being of the public. Courts have found that agricultural production and consumption directly affect public health and safety. Thus, the Tenth Amendment is the basis for states being able to enact their own agricultural laws as long as those laws are not in contravention of federal laws and regulations.
Agriculture is one of the most regulated industries in the United States. Producers and processors have to deal with laws and regulations at the local, state, and federal levels. These laws and regulations come from state and federal legislative acts, environmental agencies, water authorities, and county zoning boards, among other entities.
Who practices agriculture law?
Agriculture law, a multi-discipline area of practice, requires knowledge in other areas of law including general, administrative, and tax law. Attorneys in Amarillo who practice agricultural law go to school in order to be prepared to practice and gain the experience necessary to assist their clients successfully.
What is an introduction to agricultural law?
Even though this web site focuses on agricultural law, it will become apparent that an "introduction to agricultural law" involves an introduction to several other key legal concepts. For the purpose of this web site, those key legal concepts are property law, tort law, contract law, and selected regulatory laws. This overview of agricultural law also includes a review of the structure of the U.S. system of government, including a review of topics such as statutes, regulations, common law (court opinions), and the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government.
Agriculture is more than farming and ranching. Agriculture perhaps can be described as our food system and the resources used to produce food, now and in the future. Issues may relate to nutrition, food safety, crop and livestock production, processing, storage, transportation, financing, waste management, marketing, trade, and the list goes on.
How does law change?
The law changes as society adjusts its values — what we considered acceptable yesterday may no longer be considered acceptable today; or the change could be the other way around, that is , what is unacceptable today may be acceptable in the future. Any examples? In the past, it was illegal for a retail store to be open on Sunday. Advances in technology also cause us to change the law. Any examples? In the 1800s, we did not need a law that allows airplanes to fly over our land. Following the invention and adoption of the airplane, we now need such a law.
What is the industry that captures sunlight through biological processes?
To achieve this goal, we must capture today's sunshine and agriculture is the industry that captures sunshine through biological processes (that is, photosynthesis). Agriculture is a changing industry; changes that are often driven by technology, such as advances in engineering and biology.
What is agriculture industry?
The agriculture industry is broadly defined for the purpose of these class materials; it encompasses much more than production agriculture and food. The law changes as society changes, or in the case of these course materials, the law changes as our broadly defined agriculture changes. .
What are the two fundamental trends that may assure that laws will continue to be changed?
Two fundamental trends may assure that laws will continued to be changed: increasing human population and advancing technology. As the world's population continues to grow, the earth's resources are being shared by more individuals. As our individual share of the world decreases, we are physically closer to one another, sharing resources, and thus interacting more. These increased interactions and sharing of resources inevitably lead to the need for more rules (laws) on how we interact and how we share (distribute) resources.
How has technology impacted the law?
Advancing technology has a similar impact on the law. 150 years ago, there was no need for laws on how to engineer and operate automobiles, how to operate airplanes, how to use a herbicide to control weeds, how to dispose of nuclear waste. As technology advances (and it will continue to advance), there will need to be up-to-date laws on how we will use these technologies.
Definition of Agriculture Law
Agriculture law governs legal issues affecting the farming and ranching industries. Typical agriculture law issues include the use of pesticides, land use and zoning, environmental issues, and patents on genetically modified seeds.
Other Considerations When Hiring an Agriculture Law Attorney
Farms, both big and small, can face a host of federal, state, and local legal issues. Farmers may have regular contact with the federal government through federal aid and loan programs, and many states provide additional assistance.
Agriculture Law. As a lawyer focusing on agriculture law, you will engage in one of the most diverse areas of law, addressing: crop and livestock production issues, food safety concerns, land use, resource management challenges, and sustainability and environmental protection.
What is the best way to get an adequate foundation in agriculture law?
To achieve an adequate foundation in key areas of agriculture law, you should at a minimum take these courses and develop a thorough understanding of the subject matter as it relates to agriculture.
Agricultural law is a relatively new phenomenon. Farmers have always been subject to established contract, real property, and estate laws, but it wasn't until the mid-1980s that federal and state governments began treating the production of food and fiber as a calling worthy of special legal treatment. State regulations concerning the inspection, p…
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Carson City, Nevada Population 2020
Carson City is a city located in the state of Nevada. It is an independent city, and it also serves as the state capital. The city was originally founded in 1858 and was once a stopover until silver was discovered in the mountains. Since then, the city has grown and expanded, with current estimates showing the population to be 55,414.
Carson City History
The Washoe people were the first known inhabitants in what is now Carson City. John Fremont was the first European to come to the area and first arrived in the region of Eagle Valley in 1843. The region was initially named Washoe after the first inhabitants.
During the next decade, the area served as a trading post and stopover for people settling in California. The post was named Eagle Station and was located along the Carson River. In 1858, it was purchased by Abraham Currey and was surveyed for development, and it was at this time that the name was changed to Carson City. Curry believed that Carson City would be the capital, so a plot of land was reserved in which to build a capitol building.
The population began to grow following the discovery of gold and silver at Comstock Lode in the late 1850s. The city had a hotel built in the city center, and further growth continued when Carson City was chosen as the capital of the territory. It was during the next decade when Nevada was made a state and Carson City designated as its capital.
Through the end of the 19th century, growth continued with the arrival of the Virginia and Truckee Railroad and the Carson City Mint. Many Chinese immigrants came to the area during this period. However, when the Central Pacific Railroad arrived, the population decreased, as it was located far north of Carson City. The population continued to drop through the 1930s. It was at this time that Carson City nicknamed itself, "America's smallest capital," although the population rose again following World War II.
Carson City expanded its boundaries in the 1960s when Ormsby County and Carson City merged, making Carson City one of the largest state capitals in the United States. The population also continued to grow, and today the city's population exceeds 50,000.
Carson City Population and Diversity Statistics
The population of Carson City is over 54,000. The city's total area is 157 square miles, and the population density is 350 people per square mile.
Residents 25 to 44 make up the largest age group, accounting for 28.9% of the total population. Nearly one-quarter of the population is 45 to 74, while 23.4% of the population is under the age of 18. Almost 15% of the population is at least 65. There are more men than women in Carson City, with 108.20 males for every 100 females. About 10% of the population lives below the federal poverty line. Over 14% of the Carson City population speaks Spanish at home, while over 82% speak English. The city's largest employer is Carson Tahoe Health. The Carson City School District, Carson City Municipal Government, and the Nevada Department of Transportation are other top employers.
Carson City Population Growth
According to census data, Carson City's population has seen highs and lows, with declining populations recorded during the early 20th century. However, by the time of the 1940 census, the population was on the rise again, with numbers jumping significantly in the 1970s and 1980s. Recent estimates show that the population is down slightly from the last census. However, there is nothing that would indicate that this will become a trend, and Carson City is likely to see continued growth in its future.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Carson City was:
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407.26 (157.24 mi²)
How Many People Live in Carson City, Nevada?
2016 54,147 78 0.14%
2015 54,069 -27 -0.05%
2013 53,736 -583 -1.07%
2000 52,457 12,014 2.64%
1970 15,468 10,305 11.60%
1930 1,600 -100 -0.60%
1900 2,100 -1,850 -6.12%
Carson City Population by Year
Year Total Population Growth Annual Growth Rate
2010 54,986 0.00%
Carson City, NV Metro Area Population by Year
Some Other Race 5,405 9.92%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1,366 2.51%
Carson City Population by Race
Carson City Population Pyramid 2020
Carson City Median Age
Carson City Adults
There are 43,220 adults, (10,667 of whom are seniors) in Carson City.
Carson City Age Dependency
Carson City Sex Ratio
Carson City Population by Age
Carson City Households and Families
Carson City Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type
Carson City Household Types
All 22,461 2.33 55.7
Non Family 8,630 1.18 46.4
Female 2,829 3.2 40.2
Male 1,456 3.19 41.8
Carson City Households by Type
Carson City Education
Less Than 9th Grade 1,612 4.14%
9th to 12th Grade 3,327 8.55%
High School Graduate 10,705 27.52%
Some College 10,678 27.46%
Associates Degree 3,916 10.07%
Graduate Degree 3,141 8.08%
Carson City Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Carson City Educational Attainment by Race
White 28,729 26,703 7,200
Hispanic 6,957 4,562 742
Other Race 2,827 1,601 220
Asian 1,148 1,019 493
Islander 37 37
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
Less Than High School $24,604 $28,610 $20,899
Carson City Earnings by Educational Attainment
Carson City Language
Carson City Language by Age
77.97% of Carson City residents speak only English, while 22.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.89% of the population.
Carson City Poverty
Carson City Poverty by Race
Hispanic 12,535 2,397 19.12%
Other 5,255 1,196 22.76%
Native 1,250 348 27.84%
Black 685 181 26.42%
Poverty in Carson City
The race most likely to be in poverty in Carson City is Native, with 27.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Carson City is White, with 10.94% below the poverty level.
Some College 9.59%
Carson City Poverty Rate by Education
Female Employed 9.95%
Male Employed 5.21%
Carson City Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex
Carson City Income
Carson City Income by Household Type
Families $66,904 $85,180
Married Families $80,811 $96,445
Carson City Marital Status
Carson City Married by Age and Sex
Carson City Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Carson City Marital Status by Race
Carson City Veterans
Vietnam 1,867
World War II 219
Carson City Veterans by War
65 to 74 1,508
Carson City Veterans by Age
Carson City Veterans by Race
Hispanic 197 2.33%
Black 151 19.66%
Indian 131 12.04%
2 or More 74 8.81%
Asian 27 2.20%
Hawaiian 4 10.81%
Carson City Veterans by Education
Carson City Employment Status
Carson City Employment by Age
Carson City Employment by Race
Carson City Employment by Education
Carson City Place of Birth
Born in Nevada
87.82% of Carson City residents were born in the United States, with 29.28% having been born in Nevada. 6.64% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.


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There are two things that I love, secrets and tacos! The only thing better than secrets and tacos is a secret taco. And it's no secret that Bar Taco is one of my favorite restaurants in Tampa. So when they invited me to try their secret taco, I couldn't say yes fast enough. Kelly was invited as well so we made a girl's day out of it.
Every month Bar Taco has an off-the-menu secret taco. But if you want to try it, you have to ask for it. This month's taco is a crispy avocado. I thought the cauliflower taco was my favorite until I tried this one. Delicious is an understatement. It's a lightly fried slice of fresh avocado over tangy cabbage and topped with a slightly spicy sauce. Next time you hit up Bar Taco with your friends (they have locations in CT, NY, VA, TN, GA, and of course, FL) you can impress everyone by ordering the secret taco.
Also, it is worth noting that Bar Taco totally gets Kelly and I, they brought us tacos to photograph and then fresh, warm tacos to eat (plus and all of the staff wear gingham).
After eating our body weight in tacos, guac, and churros (#sorrynotsorry), Kelly and I strolled Hyde Park and grabbed a coffee from the Buddy Brew brew truck. It was an absolutely gorgeous spring day so I wore an airy striped pleated skirt, lace cropped top, and denim jacket. I added some red accents with my bag and espadrilles. I topped the look off with my favorite hat that I recently refreshed by adding a wide navy ribbon and bow. It was so easy and really transformed the hat (you can see the before here).
I am so enjoying these lovely spring days (Britt and I had the most delightful picnic yesterday) and I hope they hang around for a while!


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The Inhambane, Gaza and Maputo Region, comprising three provinces, occupies the southern portion of Mozambique roughly from the Save River southwards. Because of its closeness to South Africa, this region of Mozambique has been the first to be redeveloped for tourism, and resort hotels are comfortable and inexpensive.
At the southern end of this region lies the capital of Mozambique, Maputo, which has provincial status. This province lies adjacent to South Africa and Swaziland, and while the main highway to the former has been kept in good condition, the visitor can expect a second rate road surface to the latter. Maputo Province, overlooking Delagoa Bay, offers a variety of good hotels in the city, and offers a view of some of the Old Portuguese colonial architecture.
Bordering Maputo Prince to the north is Gaza Province, which is known as the granary of Mozambique. The fertile valleys of the Limpopo and its tributary, the Changane, were among the first to be resettled in the 1990s after peace returned to Mozambique following its civil war. There is widespread grain farming in the region. The capital of Gaza Province is Xai Xai, some two hundred kilometers from Maputo. Xai Xai is a popular destination harbouring several good hotels and restaurants, though many visitors prefer the nearby beach resort of Praia do Xai Xai.
Much of the coast of East Africa has a coral reef that runs parallel to the beach. The beaches are pristine white made up of tiny particles of coral that have been weathered by the Indian Ocean rollers. The waters inside the reef are normally shallow and clear and offer some fine snorkeling. Tourists can often purchase shellfish gathered by the locals from the reef at low tide. Inland from Xai Xai is the Banhine National Park, which is bordered north and south by the Changane and Limpopo rivers respectively. Moves are under way to link up this reserve to South Africa?s Kruger National Park and Zimbabwe?s Gonarezhou National Park. This protected area is rich with wild life.
A little further north, and bordered on its northern side by the Save River, is Inhambane Province. Inhambane harbours what is arguably the most popular of Mozambique destinations, the Bazaruto Archipelago. The archipelago comprises four islands, Bazaruto, Magaruque, Benguera, and Santa Carolina, and each island has excellent hotels. Like Gaza Province to the south, Inhambane sports pristine white coral sands and an extensive barrier reef. The beaches are lined with coconut palms and Cashew trees, both of which are harvested by the locals. The archipelago was declared a National Park in 1977, and its crystal-clear waters support hundreds of tropical fish species. Other marine life that can be seen here include the humpback whale as well as humpback and bottlenose dolphins. Barracuda and marlin abound off the reef, as well as the endangered dugong.
To the north of Inhambane and bordered by the Save River is the Zinave National Park. It is planned that this park will one day join other parks in South Africa and Zimbabwe to form the Great Limpopo Trans-frontier National Park. If traveling to this region of Mozambique, it is essential to be aware of the several potential health hazards of the country and to take the necessary precautions. Malaria is widespread, but don?t rely on Chloroquine or Paludrine as these drugs are now ineffective against resistant strains of the disease. See your doctor before you travel. Avoid tap water if you can ? bottled water is cheap and plentiful in the cities and resorts. If you?re going to places where bottled water is scarce, take a good water purification kit. HIV is common in Mozambique, so avoid unprotected sex. If you are concerned about the hygene of a restaurant, avoid it. Be sure to get all of your vaccine shots before you travel to Mozambique.
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'Star Wars: The Last Jedi', the eighth installment in the Star Wars franchise, takes place not long after the events of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. This franchise is like a sequel to The Force Awakens, with mostly the same characters and a few new ones. There is a clear message that the old guard is making way for the new one. We witness reunions between siblings Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) and Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher); between Rey (Daisy Ridley) and Finn (John Boyega); close encounters between Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) and Rey, with lots of chemistry. There's also a new encounter between Rey and Poe (Oscar Isaac) towards the end which is left open-ended – in typical Star Wars style.
Not A Star Wars Fan: Not A Problem
I have followed the Star Wars franchises since childhood but I don't consider myself a die-hard fan. I'm more interested in the sci-fi genre than the individual characters. What's interesting is how the directors and writers have sought to highlight women as strong characters throughout the franchise. There's Princess Leia to Vice Admiral Hodo (Laura Dern) and the emerging protagonist Rey. This franchise was also dedicated to 'Our Princess, Carrie Fisher'. The transition from the old guard to the new became all the more real after Carrie's Fisher's passing away in real life. We see Rey trying to persuade an old and weary Luke Skywalker to show her the Jedi way.
The movie is intelligently made, keeping in mind die-hard Star War fans as well as those who are new to the franchise. We see this in the universal themes played out in the story; with conflicts, good versus evil, trying to forge one's identity, and carrying one's legacy forward. We are treated to some visually powerful battle scenes between the Resistance and the First Order. The story has some unpredictable moments that yield depth to the film. The transformation of Kylo Ren has yet to happen.
Poignant On-screen Moments: The Last Jedi Has Them For You
There are two scenes that pull at one's heart. There's a poignant scene between the siblings Luke and Leia being reunited after so many years. It reminds us of loved ones we have lost, but who still remain within us, in some special way. There's also an unpredictable turn of events in a tense moment between Rey, Kylo Ren and the Supreme Leader Snoke. It's all very unexpected.
The Future Is Here: Robots And Artificial Intelligence (AI) Are Very Real
The centrality of robots and AI in our lives is another important message and reality. There is a particular scene towards the end of the movie with Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, BB-8, and C- 3PO. The scene is a reflection of how fragile life is, while non-human entities will very much be a part of the landscape now and in the future.
There Are Grey Areas: In True Star Wars Style
There is much more than meets the eye in The Last Jedi. We see young Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) trying desperately to come into his own. It's almost like watching a teenager with growing pains. One feels his torment but not enough to empathize, given his dark side. At times, he seems like a younger Marilyn Manson but not as menacing. There is a lot left to be discovered about Kylo Ren's personality. Rey has clearly come into her own in this franchise, and towards the end, she's becoming more comfortable in her own skin, despite not knowing her parentage – but there is a doubt hanging in the air.
Resurrection Lights The Path: A Loud And Clear Message
We see an old guard come to an end but we also see a character from the past being resurrected – Old Yoda. The message of The Last Jedi is loud and clear: the ways of the Jedi and sages is always with us in spite of death and destruction.
Our Rating for Star Wars: The Last Jedi: 3.5/ 5 Stars
The franchise has done justice to the ones before, but as a stand-alone production, I expected it to go the extra mile. For me, it JUST falls short, that tiny bit – perhaps because we expect the BEST from the BEST! The dialogue is good, and there are some unpredictable moments, but not enough. There is definitely a lot more ground to cover for the new generation in the next sequel. I can imagine the title reading: 'Star Wars: The Once and Future Jedi.' Despite that, for a Star Wars fan, there's a lot going for it:
'When I found you, I saw raw, untamed power, and beyond that something truly special.'
– The Supreme Power
To wind it up, the Star Wars sequels are so personal, to so many of us, that you may find that 'something truly special' in The Last Jedi. So do go watch:
The Last Jedi – For the Love of Star Wars
Till the next one – Ciao
Maha Dania Qazi
Maha holds a Masters Degree in International Security from Georgetown University USA as well as a Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education from New Jersey. She is currently working in the field of education.
She dreams of opening a school of her own one day. Maha loves to write, read, travel, and do sports and yoga. She believes in becoming the best version of herself. She has travelled widely, and has engaged in voluntary and non-voluntary work on multiple occasions: Developments in Literacy in Washington D.C and SOS, Islamabad Pakistan, to name a few.
Maha loves watching a good Bollywood film occasionally and lives by the motto: Count each day as a blessing and practice more gratitude.
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Q: Nodejs new date on server give different time and also mongodb server I have a client that will send current date time on the client.
example code calling with api:
api.call('find.byDateRange', { from: new Date(2021,11,1, 0,0,0), to: new Date(2021,11,1, 23,59,59, 999) }).then(resp => { // do something})

new Date(2021, 11, 1, 0, 0, 0); // { $date: 1638291600000 } // Sat Jan 01 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0700 (Western Indonesia Time)

in my case, my client timezone is GMT +7, and the server timezone also GMT +7
when I check on my server (using nodejs)
console.log('from ori', params.from)); // { $date: 1638291600000 }
console.log('from date', new Date(params.from)) // 2021-11-30T17:00:00.000Z

it's look like ISO String will make it become UTC,
the next problem is mongodb server that I use is also in the same server.
how to use client datetime as when it sent from client? so it will not minus 7 hours because of time zone, so query from mongodb exact with the selector date time

A: new Date() or new Date().toISOString() returns without a timezone.
So it does not matter what timezone your server is in.
I recommend using external library to handle it like moment.js and dayjs
But if you want to print it without external library, you can try toLocalString method.
using system timezone:
new Date().toLocaleString()
using specific timezone:
new Date().toLocaleString('en-US', { timeZone: 'America/New_York' })


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Harvey Weinstein's prosecutor told police to delete the phone files
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Prosecutors admitted that one of the prosecutors of Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was told by the police to delete all files from her phone that she wanted to keep private.
Assistant District Attorney Joan Iluci-Orbon said the complainant had been told by a detective "to delete everything she did not want anyone to see".
Harvey Weinstein's lawyer said the development was "undermining" the case.
He faces charges of alleged attacks on two women. The Hollywood producer denies the allegations.
Joan Illucci-Orbon wrote in a letter to Harvey Weinstein's lawyer, Ben Brafman: "My office had asked applicant 2 to produce any and all mobile phones that she may have used during her interaction with the defendant."
However, she added that the woman said that she was then advised to remove the files "before providing the phones to our office".
Despite this advice, the woman still provides telephones used to communicate with Harvey Weinstein "without any deletions," said Joan Iluzi-Orbon.
Ben Brafman later issued a statement in response to the letter, saying the news "further undermines the integrity of Mr. Weinstein's already deeply flawed indictment."
Earlier, the lawyer requested that the entire case be dismissed.
#MeToo: Harvey Weinstein expected to surrender to New York police Annabella Shiora accuses Harvey Weinstein of rape and Daryl Hannah shares story
Last week, an accusation against Harvey Weinstein by actress Lucia Evans was rejected by a judge in New York, after she allegedly gave different information about the events.
Hervey Weinstein is accused of assaulting more than 70 women.
The allegations against the producer have helped spark the #MeToo movement, in which hundreds of women have accused high-ranking men in business, government and entertainment of sexual violence and harassment.
Harvey Weinstein, 66, agreed to carry a GPS tracker and hand over his passport.
The film mogul is also facing further investigations in Los Angeles and London and by the US federal government.
Harvey Weinstein, who received $ 1 million bail from his arrest in May, denies having had contact without consent, his lawyers said earlier.
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Funkzauber ist ein deutscher Stummfilm von Richard Oswald aus dem Jahre 1927 mit Werner Krauß in der Hauptrolle. Die Stummfilmdiva der 1910er Jahre Fern Andra gab hier ihre Abschiedsvorstellung in einer deutschen Produktion und kehrte anschließend über Großbritannien in die USA heim.

Handlung
Theophil Schimmelpfennig ist ein radiobegeisterter Kauz, der dem vor kurzem erst aus der Taufe gehobenen Rundfunk mit Haut und Haar verfallen ist. Alle Reportagen und sämtliche Übertragungen hört er sich mit großer Begeisterung an, sodass man ihn überall nur noch spöttisch den "Funkaugust" nennt. In seinem Privatleben hat es ihm die Stenotypistin Gerda Reiner angetan, in die er sich schlagartig verliebt. Doch er hat mächtige Konkurrenz in Gestalt des ebenso eleganten wie aalglatten Herrn Haßdorf, der Gerda unbedingt heiraten möchte. Deren Mutter wiederum hat ein Auge auf den selbsternannten Erfinder geworfen. Gerdas Herz gehört jedoch dem stillen Georg Lenz, einem feinen Charakter. Als der "feine" Herr Haßdorf mithilfe des Rundfunks wegen diverser Betrügereien verhaftet wird, will Theophil, der "Funkaugust", Gerda seine große Liebe gestehen. Doch der brave Georg ist es, der schließlich seine Gerda heimführen wird, und Funkaugust muss einsehen, dass er sich umorientieren muss.

Produktionsnotizen
Funkzauber, gelegentlich mit dem Untertitel Ein Volksstück von der Liebe und des Rundfunks Wellen versehen, entstand im Juli/August 1927 in den Efa-Ateliers. Die Produktion passierte am 22. September 1927 die Filmzensur. Die Uraufführung des Sechsakters mit einer Länge von 2486 Metern, de facto eine Werbeproduktion für das sich allmählich etablierende Radio, erfolgte am 30. September 1927 im Phoebus-Palast zur Eröffnung der Berliner Funkausstellung. Der Streifen war für die Jugend freigegeben.

Die Filmbauten entwarfen Gustav A. Knauer und Willy Schiller, die Zwischentitel verfasste Paul Morgan.

Kritik
Die Österreichische Film-Zeitung schrieb: "Amüsant der Oswald-Film "Funkzauber". Das ist ein Spielfilm mit Belehrungen, die man sich gern gefallen läßt. Alfred Braun … tritt persönlich auf und führt den funkbegeisterten Werner Krauss in die Welt der stiebenden Funken ein. (…) Richard Oswald hat in diesem Film seine beste Arbeit der letzten Jahre geliefert."

Weblinks

 Funkzauber auf filmportal.de

Einzelnachweise

Filmtitel 1927
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Schwarzweißfilm
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It has been almost a year to the day since I started writing a book. I've shared some of that journey in a previous post with you but it has been a while since I've updated you. There have been several developments in the course of this project. Most of the developments have been spiritual transformation as God has used the words I'm writing to seal His truth over my heart and life.
You may remember from my previous post, I started writing a book having no idea what I was doing. I did a little research but basically I just dove in. I dove in hard and fast and quickly realized I was going to have to pace myself. Though, I now would call myself a writer, it is not my main gig. I am a wife, a mom, a daughter, a friend, a women's minister, a blogger and somewhere way down that list I am a budding author. God has spoken to me clearly through this project. This book was conceived first in His heart and will be birthed in His timing. The delivery process, however, has been a labor of love.
Over the past year God has opened several doors for me as I have spoken with authors in my same genre and contacts in the publishing industry. I have had well-knowns agents and publishers review my proposal. The feedback I have gotten has been exciting. I've been told my concept is unique (which apparently is a good thing), my writing is good but my platform…well that needs some work. Yada. Yada. Yada.
Apparently the concept of "platform" is all the rage in the publishing industry. You either have it or you don't and the best I can tell it can never be big enough. I get it, publishers are businesses. They are out to make money and an unknown redhead living in North Alabama may not make them a lot of money. So, here we are.
My book is almost done. Well, done from the content side. I planned the book to be 12 chapters and I'm about 1/2 way through the 11th chapter. It hasn't been edited. There are probably plenty of corrections, grammatical issues and re-writes to be done. I'm still plugging away. Getting up early once a week to put words into a book God told me to write.
In preparation for meeting with agents and publishers this summer, I created what is called a "one-sheet" in the business. The one-sheet provides a little snap shot about my book. This is just a preview of what God has penned through me.
Thanks for journeying alongside me. I so appreciate your prayers, encouragement and support as I continue on a path of trust and obedience.
Congratulations on making it this far! I know how hard it has been and the time and effort it takes just to get a blog post done, much less 11 1/2 chapters! Bravo! Keep up the hard work and prayer. I will be praying for the next steps for you. Be blessed.
I am a fairly new reader and this is the first I've heard about you writing a book. From reading your 'one page'…Room To Move is a book that I would be interested in reading. Thanks for sharing and I can't wait to hear more about your book.
Thanks, Toni. I just finished chapter 11 so I have one more chapter to go before all the editing and such begins. It is a crazy process–one that seems overwhelming at times but I press on! Thanks for your encouragement.


As a country, Ghana is a place for the traveller who is happy to make their own adventure.
Virgin Atlantic has announced that it will increase flights from London to Ghana during the peak travel period this winter.
Ghana is a beautiful, safe and fun destination for those craving a slightly more adventurous holiday. Relatively hassle-free, in comparison to many other African countries, Ghana is a nation of kind and helpful people, who place a high value on politeness.
Always remember to return a greeting in Ghana! The country's tourism industry is still pretty undeveloped; however this does make for quite a cheap holiday destination. The downside is visitors may need to search for their entertainment, but it's worth the effort.
Ghana is an extremely bio-diverse place, with terrain ranging from rainforests to savanna to mountains. Stunning waterfalls can be found east of Lake Volta, the world's largest reservoir by surface area.
Thanks to its vibrant natural habitat, some of the top tourist attractions in Ghana are its wildlife reserves; in particular, Mole National Park in the north of the country. Ghana is home to numerous species of monkey, antelope, bird, and even big cat. Unfortunately mosquitoes also plentiful in Ghana and there is a high risk of malaria so visitors will need to take anti-malarial medication.
Mirroring its natural beauty, Ghana also has a diverse society. Whilst the south of the country (where the British colonial activities were centred) is Christian, the north of the country is predominantly Muslim.
Interestingly these religious divides are reflected in the architectural styles of each region, with the north being home to excellent examples of mud and stick mosques, many of which are open to visitors. Due to the Muslim sensibilities of the northern population, tourists should take care with their dress, and cover legs and arms as they travel up the country to prevent causing offense.
The capital city, Accra, is a chaotic but exciting place to visit. However the tourist attractions here are somewhat limited, so visitors will find they can cover the highlights of the city in a day or two.
Highlights include the Nkrumah Memorial Garden, Independence Square, and the old colonial area of Jamestown, which is now one of the poorest areas of the city. If city-life is not your idea of a peaceful holiday, head west along the coast to visit the former slaving forts at Cape Coast and Elmina, or to Busua for some surfing in the Gulf of Guinea.
Places of interest: The former slave coast (forts at Elmina and Cape Coast), Mole National Park, the Gulf of Guinea for beaches and surfing, Lake Volta.


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Evaluation of Three Commercial PCR Assays for the Detection of Azole-Resistant Aspergillus fumigatus from Respiratory Samples of Immunocompromised Patients
Ulrike Scharmann March 6, 2021 Uncategorized
J Fungi (Basel). 2021 Feb 11;7(2):132. doi: 10.3390/jof7020132.
This is the first study comparing three commercially available PCR assays for the detection of Aspergillus DNA from respiratory specimen of immunocompromised patients and the presence of cyp51A gene mutations. Bronchoalveolar lavages (BALs, N = 103) from patients with haematological/oncological underlying diseases were retrospectively investigated. The performance of three PCR assays, namely MycoGENIE®Aspergillus fumigatus Real-Time PCR Kit (Adamtech), Fungiplex®Aspergillus Azole-R IVD Real-Time PCR Kit (Bruker Daltonik GmbH) and AsperGenius® (PathoNostics B.V.), were evaluated. All patients were categorised following current EORTC/MSG criteria, with exclusion of the PCR-results. From the 11 invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA) probable samples, eight were detected with MycoGENIE®, resulting in a sensitivity of 80% and a specificity of 73%. Furthermore, Fungiplex® resulted in six positive BALs with a sensitivity of 60% and a specificity of 91% and AsperGenius® in seven positive BAL samples, with a sensitivity of 64% and a specificity of 97%. No proven IPA was detected. One isolate showed phenotypically an azole-resistance, which was also detected in each of the tested PCR assays with the mutation in TR34. The here tested PCR assays were capable of reliably detecting A. fumigatus DNA, as well as differentiation of the common cyp51A gene mutations. However, evaluation on the AsperGenius® assay revealed a low risk of false positive results.
PMID:33670173 | DOI:10.3390/jof7020132
Diagnosis of Aspergillus Species in Paraffin-Embedded Tissue with Low Fungal Loads	A fully automated pipeline for the dynamic at-line morphology analysis of microscale Aspergillus cultivation


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La Masacre de Hula —o Matanza de Hula— corresponde a una matanza en la ciudad de Hula, al norte de Siria. La acción ocurrió la tarde del 25 de mayo de 2012, en medio de la violenta guerra civil que asolaba al país. Un total de 165 personas, 85 hombres, 34 mujeres y 49 niños fueron asesinados por la artillería y con cuchillos. Como consecuencia de la masacre varios embajadores sirios fueron expulsados de Europa.

El 25 de mayo de 2012, el  francotiradores de realizaron ataques de artillería en la ciudad de Al Hula, en la provincia de Homs, Siria, asesinando a  un grupo de civiles. Al comienzo se habló de 110 civiles, incluidas 34 mujeres y 49 niños.  El Observatorio Sirio para los Derechos Humanos responsabilizó al presidente. Supuestamente el ataque con armamento pesado había sido realizado por el ejército sirio de Bashar al-Ásad. Se calcula que quedaron 300 heridos.

El Consejo Nacional Sirio  reclamó una reunión de emergencia del Consejo de Seguridad de las Naciones Unidas, a raíz de lo cual un equipo de observadores de la ONU fue a investigar la masacre.
Esta masacre fue calificada como la peor atrocidad de la represión siria. Bashar al-Ásad fue acusado de realizar la matanza mediante el ejército sirio pero él culpó a los rebeldes. El Consejo de Derechos Humanos declaró que habías fuertes sospechas de que familias enteras fueron ejecutadas de manera sumaria, incluidas mujeres y niñas.  Se trató de un caso de crímenes de lesa humanidad.
Los testigos sobrevivientes afirmaron que se trataba de fuerzas gubernamentales con  milicias shabiha quienes entraron en sus casas y mataron a todos.
Las investigaciones del Alto Comisionado para los Derechos Humanos de las naciones Unidas indicaban que los asesinados en Hula fueron ejecutados por milicias progubernamentales. Aunque al comienzo no descartaron ninguna hipótesis, la investigación afirmó que resultaba  improbable que los grupos  rebeldes antigubernamentales pudieran ser los culpables debido a la calidad del armamento utilizado.

Los resultados de dichas investigaciones demostraron que el número de asesinados ascendía a 165.  62 de las víctimas pertenecían a la familia de Abdul Razaq Tlas,  un desertor del ejército de Bashar al-Ásad, considerado un héroe de la resistencia rebelde al presidente sirio.  Se calcula que  un 20% falleció producto del bombardeo pero  mujeres y  niños fueron acuchillados y degollados. Algunas mujeres habían sido violadas.

El presidente francés, François Hollande, y el primer ministro británico, David Cameron, responsabilizaron al presidente Bashar al-Ásad por la matanza. A raíz de esto, el presidente francés expulsó a la embajadora de Siria de Francia. Lo mismo hizo el presidente de España y el gobierno alemán.  El Reino Unido e Italia también reaccionaron expulsando a los diplomáticos sirios  en respuesta por la matanza de Hula. Otros países no europeos, como Canadá y los Estados Unidos, también cortaron relaciones diplomáticas con Siria como reacción a la masacre.

Véase también

 Masacre de Hatla
 Masacre de Adra

Referencias

Masacres de la guerra civil siria


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UEFA Youth League - Slow-burning Madrid gaining momentum - News
Captain Enzo Fernández in action against Paris ©Getty Images
Befitting the most successful club in European competition, Real Madrid CF boast one of the continent's most impressive academies, and the Spanish giants' Under-19s head into the UEFA Youth League semi-finals in excellent shape.
The Merengues advanced with a battling 1-0 quarter-final victory at Paris Saint-Germain, defender Jaime Sánchez settling matters despite the visitors being reduced to ten men after 55 minutes. "It was the biggest day of my life as a player," said Sánchez, who turned 19 that day. "We are very united in the dressing room. The friendship we have means we never consider ourselves beaten."
Sánchez epitomises that team spirit, and the display of resilience and patience in Paris followed a 2-1 home success against SSC Napoli in the last 16, when Aleix Febas dramatically sealed Madrid's progress deep in added time. Before that, Madrid's more swashbuckling qualities were to the fore in Group B, which they topped with a 16-goal haul, including four strikes from Juan José Narváez in a 6-2 home thrashing of Juventus.
Narváez has also featured for Madrid's reserves this season, while four-goal Javier Muñoz is a penetrating presence in midfield along with Enzo Fernández, playmaking son of Zinédine Zidane. Marcos Legaz brings pace and purpose on the left; right-back Francisco José Rodríguez packs a blistering shot, weighing in with three strikes so far.
"We try to develop the idea of keeping the ball, handling it properly and thus playing football," says coach Luis Miguel Ramis. "That's valuable against teams from any country." For his players, it could also provide a route into the senior set-up of the nine-time European champions. "These trips are something special. They help the boys get that extra motivation; to dream about a first-team place, to see what's required, what effort it takes and the work you have to put in."
A technically adroit No10 like his father Zidane, Enzo Fernández has served up three assists so far.
Coach: Luis Miguel Ramis
Originally from Catalonia, Ramis was a centre-back in his playing days, starting out at local club Gimnàstic de Tarragona before signing for Madrid in 1991. He also had spells with Sevilla FC and RC Deportivo La Coruña, joining Madrid's coaching set-up after retiring in 2006.
Famed primarily for the 'Quinta del Buitre' generation of the 1980s, La Fábrica has supplied the current senior squad with the likes of Iker Casillas, Daniel Carvajal, Jesé and Álvaro Morata.
Group stage: Galatasaray AŞ 1-1 (a), FC København 1-1 (h), Juventus 6-2 (h), Juventus 2-0 (h), Galatasaray AŞ 1-1 (H), FC København 2-3 (a) – Group B winners
Round of 16: SSC Napoli 2-1 (h)
Quarter-finals: Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 (a)
Top scorer: Juan José Narváez 5


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