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Igor Kobzar, of the Russian Olympic Committee, celebrates winning the men's volleyball semifinal match between Brazil and Russian Olympic Committee at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
during the men's volleyball semifinal match between Brazil and Russian Olympic Committee at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Maxim Mikhaylov, of the Russian Olympic Committee, center, spikes the ball during the men's volleyball semifinal match between Brazil and Russian Olympic Committee at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
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Maxim Mikhaylov, of the Russian Olympic Committee, left, and his teammate Ivan Iakovlev, of the Russian Olympic Committee, block a ball during the men's volleyball semifinal match between Brazil and Russian Olympic Committee at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Russian players celebrate winning the men's volleyball semifinal match between Brazil and Russian Olympic Committee at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Brazil players stand together during the men's volleyball semifinal match between Brazil and Russian Olympic Committee at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Artem Volvich, of the Russian Olympic Committee, hugs an assistant to celebrate winning the men's volleyball semifinal match between Brazil and Russian Olympic Committee at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Team France celebrates their 3-2 victory over Poland, at the end of their men's volleyball quarterfinal match, at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Team France stands for the playing of the national anthems at the start of a men's volleyball semifinal match against Argentina, at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Argentina's Bruno Lima hits a ball during a men's volleyball semifinal match against France, at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
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5 August 2021, 4:09 am ·4-min read
TOKYO (AP) — The focus for the Russian men's volleyball team had started to shift to the fourth set of the semifinals when it fell behind by a big deficit to powerhouse Brazil in set three.
That ended up relaxing the players and led to an epic third-set comeback that sent them into the gold medal match.
The Russians rallied from eight points down to win the third set and went on to deny Brazil its fifth consecutive trip to the gold medal game with an 18-25, 25-21, 26-24, 25-23 victory on Thursday.
"The third set is some kind of miracle," Russian team coach Tuomas Sammelvuo said. "It shouldn't be possible. ... They have very experienced players to play these kind of games. When you win the third set like this, you've got a huge amount of confidence and mental energy and there's nothing that can stop you after."
The Russians will play France for the gold medal on Saturday. The French swept Argentina 25-22, 25-19, 25-22 in its first Olympic semifinal appearance ever.
Brazil will play Argentina for the bronze after failing to make it to the gold medal game for the first time since 2000.
"We lost some points because their attack was very strong," Brazil captain Bruno said through an interpreter. "We didn't block well and made some mistakes. ... Now we'll fight for the bronze."
This marked the third straight Olympics that Brazil faced a team from Russia in the medal round, with the Russians winning the gold medal match in five sets at the 2012 London Games and the Brazilians sweeping the semifinal on the way to gold at home in Rio de Janeiro in 2016.
These countries have dominated the Olympics in recent years, with the Russians making the semifinals in seven straight Olympics and the Brazilians making the previous four finals.
Brazil took the first set 25-18 thanks to a strong blocking defense up front led by the masked middle blocker Lucas Saatkamp, known by Brazilians as Lucão.
The Russians did a much better job on the attack in the second set and won it 25-21 on a spike by Egor Kliuka. That led to some heated talk among the Brazilian players between sets as they tried to regroup.
It seemed to work as Brazil went up 20-12 in the third set before the Russians rallied. Back-to-back blocks by Ivan Iakolev tied the set at 23 and then Ilyas Kurkaev ended it at the net on the Russians' second set point.
"The third set was something," Sammelvuo said. "I think everybody just relaxed on the court. We just played and then point by point we came back and saw there was a chance. Everyone was focused on the next set, so we wanted to rest some players. ... We had patience and heart in the crucial moments."
The Russians played from ahead in the fourth set thanks to a string of four service errors on five attempts by Brazil. They then closed it out on an attack point from Kliuka and started celebrating, with some players falling to their knees in disbelief.
"We didn't expect we were going to win," Russian captain Igor Kobzar said through an interpreter. "Of course we had hope, but we didn't expect it."
While the first semifinal featured two of the sports' heavyweights, the teams in the second matchup didn't have the same kind of pedigree.
France had never made it this far in four previous Olympic trips but is on a good run after losing three of five matches in pool play, including a five-setter to Argentina.
The French beat Pool A winner Poland in five sets in the quarterfinals and now is assured its first medal in volleyball after winning the rematch against Argentina.
"After the first game against Argentina we were not sure we'd make it out of the groups," middle blocker Barthelemy Chinenyeze said. "Now we're here in the finals with one match to go. It's incredible. I can't believe it. ... It's just an incredible story for our team that's been all together since 2012."
Argentina has won only one medal in the sport, a bronze in 1988 against Brazil, and made its only other semifinal appearance in 2000.
The French were in control for most of the match against Argentina, winning the first set 25-22 when Chinenyeze's block capped a long rally on set point.
France kept up its strong play at the net in the final two sets and rolled to the victory on Earvin Ngapeth's point at the net. A frustrated Argentine player then kicked the ball high into the mostly empty stands as the French celebrated.
Now they get to play the Russians for the gold after beating them already in group stage.
"I think it will be a completely new game," Chinenyeze said. "We'll give it our all on the court and we'll see."
The women's semifinals will be held Friday, with the United States taking on Serbia in a rematch from the 2016 semifinals that the Americans lost, and undefeated Brazil facing South Korea.
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Q: C++ | Winsock - Correct way to write HTTP Post for uploading a file? Alert I've seen some people have asked but its usually about CURL, I am asking about sending it via WinSock2.
Alright so I know how to make POST and GET statements pretty easily, (POST with Application/application/x-www-form-urlencoded) but I am not sure how to use multipart/form-data, I know it has something to do with boundary to specify when you are done sending data.
But what should a basic HTTP POST look like for uploading files? (Also can you upload to a PHP POSTBACK? If It was application/x-www-form-urlencoded I could see it something like filename=hello.png&data=...)
Something like this format: (This is all I know about sending the data) I can't find a solid example online so I am asking the question.
POST /postback.php HTTP/1.1
HOST: www.website.com
Content-Type: multipart/form-data; boundary=----IAmABoundary
Content-Length: 300

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Send Binary Data?
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A: Use fiddler to capture uploading a file then you can see the actual format, your example above is more or less right as I recall.  Here is a much more complete answer with a good example: Example of multipart/form-data

A: HTTP messages are MIME messages. It's actually a fairly complex encoding format.
Start by reading RFC 2045. This is the base specification for MIME.
Then, move on to RFC 2046. Section 5 of RFC 2046 lays out the specification for multipart MIME messages, which is used for the multipart/form-data format you're seeing.
It's a lot of material to read through, true. But it is imperative to fully understand MIME-formatted messages in order to have any hope of understand how file uploads work.

A: if you want to send file content actually you can just put the file content into after the HTTP Headers, and set the content-type and the content-length
multipart/form-data is used by html form to post/submit form that have file in its field, they separated the parts/fields using the multipart boundary

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Last week, we found the going tough with just one winner from four. However, at a big price of 17/4 our Draw/Arsenal half-time/full-time bet in the Arsenal v Man Utd match on Sunday, we still finished up with a small profit! That shows the importance of single bets – sometimes it is wiser to go with them ahead of an accumulator. Let's see if we can do some more damage to the bookies this weekend for the readers of World Soccer! This weekend, the Premier League has Tottenham v Man Utd, whilst Roma v Juventus highlights the fixtures in Serie A. For the latest best prices for outrights, match betting and accumulators, head to Easyodds.com to get the best possible value from your chosen wager.
Our only win in the article last weekend was when we backed Draw/Arsenal in their match against Man Utd. We wrote "Expect Man Utd to sit deep and soak up the pressure" but Arsenal to finally take advantage in the second half. That was the case and we found ourselves a nice 17/4 winner. Man Utd return to North London this weekend when they play Tottenham in what will be the final competitive game played at White Hart Lane as we currently know it.
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The interesting La Liga betting fixture is Real Betis v Atletico Madrid. Diego Simeone's side beat rivals Real in midweek, but lost the two-legged Champions League game on aggregate. They showed real signs of indiscipline in that fixture, and it will be interesting to see how they respond away from home against Real Betis.
The home side have picked up some impressive results at home this season including a draw with Barcelona, but of late they have lost six of their last eight matches in all competitions, conceding 17 goals in the process. With that in mind, I like the odds of 6/5 that Antoine Griezmann will score. The French international scored in midweek and will be looking to add to his 16 La Liga strikes this season against a leaky Real Betis defence.
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Trust The Process? 76ers Eastern Conference Long Shots On NBA's Return
Written By Nathan Frederick on June 30, 2020 - Last Updated on October 17, 2022
I suppose we should trust the process.
The NBA's efforts to resume the season have mostly stayed on track. So Philadelphia 76ers fans who hope to see their team on the court again might very well get their wish.
Late last week, the NBA released the schedule for the seeding games that are supposed to be played between July 30 and Aug. 14 at ESPN's Wide World of Sports Complex in Florida. A number of obstacles still linger in the weeks ahead — most notably, possible outbreaks of the coronavirus among participating players and teams — but at least there's a plan in place.
And if everything proceeds as planned, basketball will be back. The 76ers will be too.
It's a process many want to see reach the finish line.
Let's take a quick look at what basketball and NBA betting might look like when they arrive in just a few more weeks.
Sixers are four-point favorites in their first game back
The Philadelphia 76ers are scheduled for a return to the court on Aug. 1 against the Indiana Pacers.
BetRivers Sports and DraftKings Sportsbook currently have Philly as a four-point favorite in the contest. The 76ers are -167 on the moneyline, while the Pacers are +140.
FanDuel Sportsbook and Fox Bet have slightly different numbers, but Fox Bet has a wealth of betting lines already available, including an over/under for the game set at 210.5.
Eight teams have been eliminated in the NBA's restart
The NBA's plan to return features 22 of the league's top 30 teams, including the top eight teams in each conference and six teams within six games of the eighth seed.
Following the seeding games, the league will transition into its traditional playoff format. A complete list of the teams still in contention and their upcoming schedules is available here.
Philadelphia 76ers not viewed as an Eastern Conference favorite
Despite reaching the Eastern Conference finals last season, the 76ers are not viewed as a conference favorite in the NBA's 2020 return. The Milwaukee Bucks are the clear favorites at BetRivers/PlaySugarHouse and DraftKings, with odds of -165. The Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors are next at +700. The Miami Heat and 76ers are behind them at +900.
Fox Bet views Philadelphia more favorably at +850, but has boosted their odds to +900.
The rest of the Eastern teams and their odds to win the conference according to BetRivers/PlaySugarHouse are as follows:
Indiana Pacers: 33-1
Brooklyn Nets: 100-1
Orlando Magic: 100-1
Washington Wizards: 150-1
The Los Angeles Lakers are the favorites out west
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are the Western Conference favorites at +160. Their crosstown rivals, the LA Clippers, are close behind at +180. The Houston Rockets (+700) and Denver Nuggets (+1200) are next. The Utah Jazz and Dallas Mavericks follow them at +1400.
The rest of the Western teams and their odds to win the conference at DraftKings are as follows:
Oklahoma City Thunder: 40-1
New Orleans Pelicans: 66-1
Portland Trailblazers: 80-1
Memphis Grizzlies: 120-1
Phoenix Suns: 250-1
San Antonio Spurs: 250-1
Sacramento Kings: 250-1
Lakers, Bucks are close favorites for the NBA title
Oddsmakers have the LA Lakers (+240) and the Milwaukee Bucks (+250) as the front-runners for the NBA Championship at BetRivers/PlaySugarHouse and DraftKings Sportsbook. The Philadelphia 76ers are an interesting risk/reward wager at +2800. The other teams in the top 10 are:
LA Clippers: +333
Houston Rockets: +1200
Boston Celtics: +2000
Toronto Raptors: +2200
Denver Nuggets: +2500
Miami Heat: +3000
Utah Jazz: +3300
'The Greek Freak' the favorite for the league's MVP
Futures bets on the league's eventual MVP are also available now. Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo is a heavy favorite at FanDuel at -2400. LeBron James is next at +1100, followed by James Harden (+8000), Luka Doncic (+8000) and Kawhi Leonard (+9500).
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Yes, there are still obstacles ahead. And yes, there are many more days of waiting as well. But the NBA has plans. And the league has a schedule too.
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Spell out the names of the 50 U.S. states when they stand alone and when a state is listed with a city, town, village, etc.
Note about use of United States: Use "U.S." only as an adjective; otherwise, spell it out. "She studied U.S. culture of the 1950s." "She studied the culture of the United States from the 1950s."
Do not use states in narrative text with these U.S. cities:
Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Honolulu, Houston, Indianapolis, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, New Orleans, New York City, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Oklahoma City, Washington.
Do not use country names with these cities:
Amsterdam, Bangkok, Beijing, Baghdad, Beirut, Berlin, Brussels, Cairo, Djibouti, Dublin, Geneva, Gibraltar, Guatemala City, Havana, Helsinki, Hong Kong, Islamabad, Istanbul, Jerusalem, Johannesburg, Kuwait City, London, Luxembourg, Macau, Madrid, Mexico City, Milan, Monaco, Montreal, Moscow, Munich, New Delhi, Panama City, Paris, Prague, Quebec City, Rio de Janeiro, Rome, Sao Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, Stockholm, Sydney, Tokyo, Toronto, Vatican City, Vienna, Zurich.
Note: While the guidelines above apply to external communications—for e.g. news releases—it is best to be specific in a communication that's targeted at students.
Capitalize the word "Class" in
Use "people of color" or "underrepresented" in stories where it is appropriate to identify people by race; avoid using the term "minority," if possible.
Do not use a hyphen when African American is used as a noun or an adjective. This applies to all such ethnic classifications.
Use figures for days of the month. Omit the ordinal designations of nd, rd, st, th.
Place a comma between the month and the year when the day is mentioned:
On April 27, 2017, Santa Monica College brought together hundreds of people.
Do not place a comma between the month and the year when the day is not mentioned:
In April 2017, SMC brought together hundreds of people.
When a month is used with a specific date, abbreviate the month according to AP style: Jan., Feb., Aug. Sept., Oct., Nov. and Dec. (all others spelled out). Spell out when using alone or with a year alone:
Use figures for years without commas:
Use the year, a hyphen and the last two digits to refer to a period of time within the same century as an adjective, but full years joined by a hyphen when the range crosses into another century:
the 2017-18 academic year
the 1999-2000 academic year
Use "to" instead of a hyphen when the year or time is a noun:
The meetings will take place from 8 to 11 a.m. Monday through Friday.
When abbreviating years to two digits, put an apostrophe in front of the years:
the Class of '76
the summer of '66
Dates following a day of the week should be set apart by commas:
He decided that Friday, Oct. 12, would be a convenient date.
Times generally come before days and dates:
The performance will take place at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12.
When emphasizing the exact time, or when using a.m. or p.m., use figures (omitting 00 for on the hour), a space following the figures, and include periods in a.m. and p.m.:
7 p.m.; 7:30 p.m.
12 a.m. should be referred to as midnight; 12 p.m. should be referred to as noon.
Spell out the units of measurement in time sequences:
"40 hours, 25 minutes, 14 seconds."
Hyphens may be used with dates, and should always be used with dates when both days of the week and dates are included.
The workshop is set for Monday through Thursday, July 18-21.
The Office of Institutional Communications recognizes that some publications, such as posters and invitations, call for a design treatment that demands the more elegant presentation offered by Chicago style (such as spelling out a month).
Centuries and Decades
Noun: the 20th century
Adjective: 20th-century literature
In general, do not describe an individual as disabled or handicapped. If it is relevant to the material and you must use a description, try to be specific:
Muhammad Ali, boxing hero and former Olympic champion, defied the symptoms of Parkinson's to light the torch in a rare public appearance.
Use "accessible parking," rather than disabled or handicapped parking.
If a file format acronym is being used in a sentence, it should be set in all caps.
I used three GIF images in my design.
If a file format acronym is being used to indicate the type of downloadable file in a link, it should be set in lowercase with a "." preceding it.
The image (.gif) is available for download.
Commencement 2011 press release (.pdf)
Always one word
Use nonsexist language and follow these recommendations:
Don't say "he" when referring to an unspecified person. Instead, recast the sentence into the plural, or avoid the use of pronouns altogether.
(Incorrect) Each student is expected to turn in his paper by the deadline.
(Correct) Students are expected to turn in their papers by the deadline.
If it's impossible to solve the problem using these approaches, remember that "he or she" is preferable to "he/she."
Use "they" for individuals who do not wish to specify "he" or "she."
Avoid gender-specific titles or terms, such as:
business executive, manager
camera operator
female student
representative, senator
mail carrier
to man
to staff, to run, to operate
people, humanity
workforce, employees
For organizations outside Santa Monica College, use the language exactly as in their official title.
Initial caps for all words in menu links, page headers and sub headers.
short (less than four letters) conjunctions, prepositions, and other words that do not come first, such as:
the, in, but (exception: pronouns)
see section on A, An, And
As a general rule, use only first name and last name unless the person is widely known and identified in professional or industry circles with an initial or middle name. Always use the College President's first name, middle initial, and last name on first reference. Formal names (not nicknames) are preferred, unless the tone of the material is very informal.
President Dr. Kathryn E. Jeffery
Michael Tuitasi, vice president of student affairs
Spell out numbers one through nine and general numbers in narrative text:
There were eight people at the meeting.
There were 33 students in the class.
There are approximately 62,000 students.
There are a thousand reasons.
When a number is the first word of a sentence, spell it out.
In a series, apply the appropriate guideline:
There are 120 students in the history department, eleven in the film department, and eight in the modern languages department, making a total of 139 students in the three departments.
Express all percentages as figures. Do not use the % sign, except in charts or graphs:
4 percent; 140 percent
For very large sums of money, use figures with a dollar sign; spell out million or billion:
between $1 and $2 billion
Place a comma after digits signifying thousands, except when reference is made to temperature:
2400 degrees Fahrenheit
For most possessives, simply add an apostrophe and an "s"
The horse's shoe is loose.
Follow the AP style rules for possessives ending in "s":
For plural nouns ending in "s," add only an apostrophe:
the horses' shoes
For singular common nouns ending in "s," add an apostrophe and an "s" unless the next word begins with an "s":
the bus's tire
the bus' seat
For singular proper names ending in "s," use only an apostrophe:
Achilles' heel
Dickens' novels
Tennessee Williams' plays
Colons
Use a colon to introduce long lists — see section on Bullets
Leave a colon outside quotation marks unless it is part of a quotation.
Follow the colon with a single space.
Use a colon to introduce a direct quotation if it is more than one sentence.
Capitalize the first word after a colon if it is a proper noun or the start of a complete sentence; make the first word lowercase if it is part of a sentence.
His reason for staying was simple: The snowstorm had shut down all routes out of town.
There were three reasons to stay: the warmth of the fireplace; the friendliness of the company; and the aroma of the food.
Here are guidelines for some common uses of the comma.
Three or more items in a simple list: The event is for students, alumni, parents, families, and friends. (OXFORD COMMA: While AP style does not require the use of Oxford comma – the Oxford or serial comma is the final comma in a list of things – SMC generally adheres to the use of the Oxford comma for ease of comprehension.)
Three or more items in a complex list: President X doubled the size of the faculty, created an administrative structure, and revised the curriculum to include general studies. (Use a comma before the last item in a series to improve comprehension.)
A series of adjectives equal in importance: Santa Monica College is an open-access, diverse institution.
Complete sentences that are combined with a conjunction: The event is open to the public free of charge, but reservations are required.
An introductory phrase from the rest of a sentence: First, we must double the amount of external support.
A nonessential phrase (a phrase that is not essential to the meaning of the sentence) from the rest of a sentence and days from dates: The SMC Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Brian Stone, will perform on Friday, Oct. 30, at the Broad Stage.
More on nonessential and essential phrases: "SMC provides many intercollegiate sports, such as basketball, football, and soccer," (phrase is nonessential information), but "Sports such as soccer are played in the spring" (phrase is essential information).
Direct quotes: "We must support students in any way we can," Dr. Jeffery said.
Cities from names of states: John Jones, of Newark, Delaware, is the president of the organization.
Yes and no; and names/titles in a direct address: Yes, officer, I'll obey the traffic laws.
Use an em dash to relay a break in thought. This is the longer dash ("—") as compared to the shorter en dash ("–") or two hyphens ("--"). Em dashes are created by holding down the SHIFT+OPTION+MINUS SIGN keys on a Mac or the ALT+CTRL+MINUS SIGN keys on a PC.
Founded in 1929 as "Santa Monica Junior College"—as a pioneer of the uniquely American community college movement—Santa Monica College continues to be a leader among two-year colleges nationwide.
An em dash can be used to set off elements within a sentence.
The materials used by the artist—wood, steel, and plastic—created a powerful contrast.
In titles, use an en dash instead of an em dash. Place a single space on either side of the en dash. En dashes are created by holding down the OPTION+MINUS SIGN KEYS on a Mac or the CONTROL+MINUS SIGN keys on a PC.
In a sentence, add a space before and after a three-dot ellipsis:
She reported what the speaker said ... and then followed up with her own comments.
Hyphens
Hyphen: - ("-" on keyboard)
Do not hyphenate words beginning with non, unless if there is a proper noun:
non-American; nonscholarship
Do not place a hyphen between the prefixes pre, semi, anti, sub, etc., and nouns or adjectives, except before proper nouns, but avoid duplicated vowels or consonants:
reapply
semidetached
pre-enroll
Use hyphens to connect compound modifiers, being careful about meaning:
white-hot metal or white hot metal (depending on which is meant)
calculator-wielding graduate student
Do not use a hyphen on adverbs ending in -ly:
an easily hit ball
a badly cooked egg
a loudly ringing phone
Hyphenate part-time and full-time only when used as adjectives:
She has a full-time job at SMC. She works at SMC full time.
Use a hyphen between numbers:
Use a single space after a period at the end of a sentence.
The period and comma always go inside the quotation marks:
"He will stop by tomorrow," she said.
The question mark goes inside when part of the direct quote and outside when applying to quoted material within an entire sentence.
"Will you explain distribution requirements to me?" asked the student.
What is meant by "distribution requirements"?
The semicolon goes outside quoted material within a sentence:
Refer to them as "conference participants"; all others should be known as "guests."
Use a comma to introduce a direct quotation when it is one sentence; use a colon when the quoted material is more than one sentence. Use single quotation marks for a quote within a quote (double quotation marks for the first quotation).
Semicolons
Use the semicolon to set off a series that includes commas:
The main offices are in Los Angeles, California; Scottsdale, Arizona; and Austin, Texas.
When shorter forms must be used, it is appropriate to refer to Santa Monica College as
Use italics for scientific terminology when referring especially genus and species, e.g., The professor spent five years studying the toxic and invasive plant, Solanum campylacanthum, in Kenya.
Use area codes with hyphens for all telephone numbers, or at least once with a listing. This practice has become necessary because of the increasing use of cell phones:
For international numbers (country code, city code, telephone number): 011-44-20-7535-1515
For 800 numbers: 800-222-7474
While the AP Stylebook recommends the above format, please note that the parenthesis creates a short pause between the first three digits and the last seven when a user uses a screen reader. If your content will be chiefly accessed online, you may consider simply using the (XXX) XXX-XXXX format.
If you're using which properly, it typically is preceded by a comma:
The announcement about his department's hiring efforts, which was reported in the media, pleased the director.
The director was pleased with the announcement in the media that reported on his department's hiring efforts.
Courtesy Titles
Do not use courtesy titles (Mr., Miss, Ms., Mrs.).
Names followed by Jr., Sr., or a Roman numeral do not have a comma after the last name:
John F. Kennedy Jr.
James Hart III
Publications, Course Listings, Films, Music, Works of Art
As a general rule, put titles of books and articles in initial caps and quotation marks:
"The Grapes of Wrath"
Put titles of newspapers, magazines, and journals in initial caps, and italics, with NO quotation marks: Los Angeles Times, Vanity Fair, The Corsair.
Capitalize the principal words, including prepositions and conjunctions of four or more letters.
Capitalize "the" in a publication's name, if that is how it appears in the masthead:
Do not capitalize the word after a hyphen in a title:
The professor's lecture is titled "An Introduction to 14th-century Franciscan Manuscripts."
Do not capitalize major areas of study, unless referring to a language:
The student is studying economics and French.
Capitalize the titles of lectures, theses, and dissertations:
The professor gave the lecture "In Pursuit of Flight" to the class of auditors.
Titles of songs are usually set in quotation marks:
"You are my sunshine."
Use quotation marks around a musical composition's nickname but not a composition identified by its sequence. If using quote marks, do not italicize the name.
Dvorak's "New World Symphony," Dvorak's Symphony No. 9
Titles of paintings, drawings, statues, and other works of art are put in quotation marks.
Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa"
For materials with bibliographic listings, it may be clearer to use The Chicago Manual of Style, which allows italics for major titles.
email (or Email at the beginning of a sentence)
log in, log out (verb)
login (noun)
Use the shortest URL possible.
For root-level sites, do not use "http://" or the "trailing slash":
smc.edu, not https://www.smc.edu/ (link is external)
Use the following format for SMC email: Lastname_Firstname@smc.edu
For more information, contact John Doe at 609-258-3000 or doe_john@smc.edu.
Style on Social Media
Sometimes when text appears on Facebook and other social media sites, editorial style is more relaxed to save space on short posts.
Use hyphens: campus-wide, university-wide


Good one! Though the Bitemaster thinks the White House press corps should disband. Desk jockeys back in the newsroom can read and fact-check the tweets and faxes just as well.
What did the West do to provoke Islamic hostility?
Uncle Cecil — the World's Smartest Man — answers the question you've all been asking. Hint: it had to do with the Cold War.
See What did the West do to provoke Islamic hostility?
I lied! I said I wouldn't blog about Trump, but here I'm doing it already!
My subject line says it all.
Nicholas Dibble thought that one of his neighbors was stealing his mail so he put some sort of trap in his mailbox. But he forgot to tell his letter carrier. Ooops.
See also US Attorneys guidelines.
One of the key reasons your Bitemaster stayed away for so long was the tsunami of idiocy emanating from President Trump and the Trump administration. Every day, the Real Media has been filled with examples of our Dear Leader's calumny and prevarication. It wasn't clear what your Bitemaster could add to the splendid coverage provided by the Real Media.
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CKY Tease More from 'The Phoenix' with Stream of Second Single "Replaceable"
By Aaron Willschick 06/03/2017
CKY (Chad I Ginsburg, Jess Margera and Matt Deis), have debuted another new single titled "Replaceable," the second new track to come from the band's new LP The Phoenix. It's the first new music from CKY since the release of 2009's Carver City. The album was engineered and mixed at Rancho De La Luna, the highly regarded recording studio in Joshua Tree, California.
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London, Feb 03, 2012: Hawk Eye, The ITF announced today that it is further increasing the use of electronic line-calling review in its official team competitions, Davis Cup by BNP Paribas and Fed Cup by BNP Paribas, starting with this weekend's Fed Cup World Group first round ties on 4-5 February. In 2012, the Hawk-Eye Officiating system will be used in all rounds of the Davis Cup and Fed Cup World Group, plus the Fed Cup World Group play-offs. The decision was taken by the ITF Board of Directors at its meeting in November 2011.
The ITF previously extended its use of electronic review in 2011 to include the Davis Cup quarterfinals and Fed Cup semifinals. The system is only used on ties played on hard court and grass court. Electronic review was first used in Davis Cup at the 2006 Final between Russia and Argentina in Moscow. Its use was extended to the Fed Cup Final in 2007 and the Davis Cup semifinals in 2010.
Davis Cup by BNP Paribas is the largest annual international team competition in sport with 123 nations entered in 2012. The title sponsor is BNP Paribas, the Official Bank of Davis Cup. International sponsors are HP (Official Technology Sponsor), Rolex (Official Timekeeper) Hugo Boss (Official Men's Fashion Clothing Sponsor), Adecco (Official HR Sponsor) and NH Hoteles (Official Hotel). Wilson Sporting Goods (Official Ball) is an international partner. The 100th Davis Cup Final will take place on 16-18 November at the start of the ITF centenary celebrations in 2013. Follow all the action on www.daviscup.com, www.copadavis.com and www.twitter.com/daviscup.
Fed Cup by BNP Paribas is the largest annual international team competition in women's sport, with 90 nations entered in 2012. The event was established in 1963 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the ITF. The title sponsor is BNP Paribas, the Official Bank of Fed Cup. Adecco (Official HR Sponsor) and BoscoSport (Official Clothing Sponsor) are international sponsors, and Wilson Sporting Goods (Official Ball) is an international partner. Follow all the action on www.fedcup.com, www.fedcup.com/es and www.twitter.com/fedcup.


It offers you a chance to get know one of our members. You will learn about his or her background, why they joined Rotary and a few fun facts. So far we have featured Mary and Eric Isbister, Christy Brown, John Wermuth, Kris Hinrichs, and Patrick Fennelly.
We owe hearty thanks to RCM Board Member (Sergeant at Arms) Barbara Velez who has volunteered to write a profile about a member each week. How does she decide whom to write about each week? She puts the names of all of our members in a hat and lets chance be her guide.
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Xbox One and PS4: Mass Effect 4 going online
MASS Effect 4 is set to get online features, it has been revealed.
By Oliver Barnet
14:57, Thu, Feb 12, 2015 | UPDATED: 16:03, Thu, Feb 12, 2015
Mass Effect is in need of a new online producer
Senior development director Chris Wynn spilled the beans on Twitter that BioWare were looking for new personnel to help mould the online aspect of the title.
Wynn tweeted: "Things are getting real now and I need an excellent Producer to come shape online for the next Mass Effect."
And when one fan reacted at the news by saying they don't want the feature added to the new game, Wynn responded: "keep in mind that many people do."
One of the key qualification noted in the job advert in includes: "the ideal candidate for the Producer, would have a strong handle on established and emerging online business models, and knowledge/experience in driving digital console development and a passion for gaming and building games.
"Work with analytics and digital marketing resources to make key daily/weekly decisions in providing the right mix of features, content, and investment into the live services on an on-going basis to optimize growth and profitability for digital services."
It's still not known what online features the game will include or even what platform the fourth addition in the series will feature on.
Back in November BioWare general manager Aaryn Flynn hinted that a new Mass Effect remastered trilogy is being planned for the PS4 and Xbox One.
Flynn was gathering suggestions for a possible upgraded next-gen instalment of the series on NeoGAF, asking fans for their input on what they would like to see included.
Writing on the forums, the BioWare exec explained: "The thing I'd love to hear from people is what you'd like to have in such an experience."
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Q: Marking items read in a For Each loop leaves some marked unread I'm trying to mark messages, copied from within an Outlook subfolder to Inbox into a file system folder, as read.
Sub demo1()
    Dim objNS As Outlook.NameSpace
    Dim objFolder As Outlook.MAPIFolder
    Dim path As String
    Dim i As Integer, iUnred As Integer
    Dim objUnreadItems As Object, m As Object, att As Object, Item As Object

    Set objNS = GetNamespace("MAPI")
    Set objFolder = objNS.Folders.Item("user@email.com") ' folders of your current account
    Set objFolder = objFolder.Folders("Inbox")
    Set objFolder = objFolder.Folders("SubFolder")

    Set objUnreadItems = objFolder.Items.Restrict("[UnRead] = True")
    ' Debug.Print objUnreadItems.Count

    If objUnreadItems.Count = 0 Then
   '     MsgBox "NO objUnreadItems Email In Inbox" TODO: add to logfile
    Else

        For Each Item In objUnreadItems
            'Debug.Print objUnreadItems.Count
            path = "C:\temp\" & Item.Subject & ".msg"
            Item.SaveAs path, olMSG
            'Debug.Print Item.ConversationTopic
            ' Item.unRead = False
        Next
        For Each Item In objFolder.Items.Restrict("[UnRead] = True")
            Debug.Print objUnreadItems.Count & ": " & Item.ConversationTopic
            Item.unRead = False
        Next
   End If
End Sub

output looks like:
9: FA Report for RMA# 2832844
9: FA Report for RMA# 2828196
8: FA Report for RMA# 2827687
7: FA Report for RMA# 2827667
6: FA Report for RMA# 2832909
All messages show up in c:\temp but only five out of the nine messages are marked as read.

A: You are modifying (by setting the UnRead property) the collection as you iterate over its elements. Replace for each with a down loop:
for i = objUnreadItems.Count to 1 step -1
      set item = objUnreadItems(i)
      path = "C:\temp\" & Item.Subject & ".msg"
      Item.SaveAs path, olMSG
      Item.UnRead = False
next

You might also want to cleanup the file name by removing invalid (for a file name) characters, such as :.


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The Importance of Managerial "Presence" in Getting the Right Results
By Dick Martin August 16, 2012 July 23, 2015
By Dick Martin
Bob Selander, the chairman and former CEO of MasterCard International, says one of the things he looks for in managers is "an ability to see things from others' point of view."
He calls that talent "presence," but as he explains it, it is clear he's talking about a particular application of empathy.
"Presence is being able to deal with different constituencies in an appropriate way," he says. "It's not just the ability to capture an audience's attention, but the ability to get the right results."
The changing role of managers
Selander is an easygoing though demanding and no-nonsense executive; he is hard to rattle (even when, in the middle of a board meeting, he gets a phone call from his doctor telling him he has prostate cancer). The local paper where he lives once wrote that "with mature good looks … [Selander] could probably moonlight as a model for a clothing catalog, stacking firewood or patting a golden retriever." But Selander admits that he didn't always have "presence."
"Earlier in my career, I was comfortable dealing [with people] one-on-one or in small groups," he remembers, "but when I got up in front of an audience of, say, 500 people, it was a real challenge." But then the bank he had joined just out of college began a serious push into markets outside the United States.
Over the next 20 years, that bank would become Citigroup, and Selander would find himself living and working in five countries on three continents. And as the bank grew, he not only lived in different places, he worked in a broad range of jobs, from overseeing the bank's consumer banking and retail brokerages, to running its credit card business and leading the development of new banking technologies. Besides discovering that jet lag was a big part of his job, he gained insight into the ways different people think.
Salespeople have long realized that meeting their quota often depended on understanding customers emotionally, as well as intellectually. Knowing what really motivates a customer — including outside interests, personal history, and family — can give a salesperson a real edge.
The same principle applies to all managers: As they progress in their careers, they have to interact with a larger circle of stakeholders, from customers and shareowners to suppliers, employees, community leaders, and members of Congress — not to mention all the people on the organization chart above, below, and to the sides of them who can influence their success.
Knowing what matters to people
In the course of his career, Selander has learned that each of these people responds to the same facts and data in different ways. "Presence means being able to take that into account," he says. "It's a combination of not only how you convey things, but what you convey. Presence is learning to deal with different people in a way that allows them to get what they need out of the interaction, while getting the results that you'd like."
Dwight Eisenhower is supposed to have said that "leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it." Presence would seem to be a prerequisite for that kind of leadership, whether you are planning the D-Day invasion or leading a company that processes 22 billion transactions worth more than $2 trillion every year.
To know what matters to people, you have to be present in the sense of being attentive.
Attentiveness is about more than being a good listener or being able to read body language, though those skills are also critical. It is being able to put yourself in other people's positions, to feel what they feel, to make an emotional connection.
It doesn't mean adopting other people's emotions as your own and trying to please everybody. That would be a formula for gridlock or mushy decisions. But it does mean giving appropriate weight to other people's feelings in your decision making, realizing that people's feelings are often the source of their motivation.
Discovering emotional linkage
Interestingly, the ad campaign that MasterCard launched not long after Selander became CEO demonstrated all those qualities. Selander wanted to distinguish MasterCard globally from its arch rivals, the much larger Visa credit card system and the more exclusive American Express card. Research in the United Kingdom, Brazil, Germany, Japan, and the United States suggested that the self-?indulgent Bonfire of the Vanities culture of the 1990s was losing steam.
"We discovered that people weren't buying a 50-inch plasma TV simply to one-up their next-door neighbor," Selander recalls. "They were looking for a way to have a fun, family evening on a Friday night. Watching something on the big screen in the comfort of their own home was something they could do together."
Discovering that emotional linkage, which resonated with people around the world, ultimately led to the strategy of positioning MasterCard as the best way to pay for those purchases that matter most. And the execution of that strategy was the company's long-running "Priceless" campaign.
The research underlying MasterCard's ad campaign was undoubtedly expensive, but it ultimately proved priceless in its own right. And that points up another important aspect of presence. Don't try to wing it.
"I don't think it's smart to walk into a room where the facts and data are not known," Selander cautions, "so it's important to get to that basis quickly by asking questions," and especially if you suspect that you won't like the answers. Selander once used his own brush with prostate cancer as an example.
"I would have preferred that it never happened. But you know what? It was a reminder that things can go bad, but also that the stuff you don't know can hurt you. And when you find out about it, it gives you a chance to do something about it."
That's presence.
Excerpted from OtherWise: The Wisdom You Need to Succeed in a Diverse World Organization, by Dick Martin. © 2012 Dick Martin. All rights reserved. Published by AMACOM Books (www.amacombooks.org); a division of American Management Association, 1601 Broadway, New York, NY 10019.
Dick Martin is a writer whose articles have appeared in the harvard Business Review and other publications. The author of 'Tough Calls," he was executive vice president of public relations, employee communications, and brand management for AT&T. Contact him at dickmartinbooks@aol.com.
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Home National Delhi "What's The Urgency Now": SC Asks Hardik Patel
"What's The Urgency Now": SC Asks Hardik Patel
Hardik Patel can't contest if the Supreme Court does not put his conviction on hold by April 4.
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Under the Representation of the People Act, a convict facing a jail term of two years or more cannot contest unless the conviction is stayed.
Patidar leader Hardik Patel has been refused an urgent hearing in the Supreme Court on his request to hold his conviction so he can contest this month's polls. "What's the urgency now," the top court asked, pointing out that the conviction dated to 2015.
Hardik Patel can't contest if the Supreme Court does not put his conviction on hold by April 4, which is the last date for the filing of nominations if he wants to contest in Gujarat, which votes on April 23.
Hardik Patel turned 25 this year, which means he qualifies as a candidate for the Lok Sabha polls.
The new Congress recruit had moved the top court after the Gujarat High Court refused to stay his conviction. Last year, Hardik Patel was sentenced to two years in jail by a lower court in Gujarat for rioting and arson in 2015, during Patidar quota protests that he led.
The High Court later suspended Hardik Patel's sentence but not the conviction. On Friday, the High Court declined to cancel his conviction.
"My only fault is that I did not bow down before the BJP. This is the result of fighting the government," he had said. He said that he will campaign across the country for the Congress, which he joined last month.
"We will not get scared. We will keep raising the concerns of the common man with truth, non-violence and honesty. We will ensure that the Congress for a government. For the party, I will campaign in Gujarat and across the country," he said after the court setback.
The Gujarat government has opposed any stay on Hardik Patel's conviction, saying he is a habitual offender and there are several cases against him in various police stations. However, the Congress leader argued that the Gujarat government was wasting time.
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Griffiths takes a step back
North Queensland midfielder Rostyn Griffiths says he doesn't mind taking one for the team.
The 21-year-old will step back into the defensive line for the Fury's Round 11 Hyundai A-League encounter with Wellington at Dairy Farmers Stadium on Saturday.
Despite having only played 'bits and pieces' as a defender during his football career, coach Ian Ferguson called on the youngster to move into the back four last week when the experienced Scott Wilson suffered what appears to be a season-ending knee injury.
Though he is clearly more at home in the midfield, the English-born talent is happy to show his versatility.
"There are things I do like about the position and things I don't," Griffiths admitted.
"I don't like having to focus on where the other player is and always having to think about where I have to be."
"I know you have to (do that) a little bit in the midfield but more so in defense because if you make a mistake that's it."
"But I like being on the ball and dropping deep which suits me."
The Fury are in talks with a replacement for left back Shane Stefanutto after he succumbed to a knee injury a fortnight ago.
Attempts to have the short-term contract sorted and the player on the park for Saturday night's Phoenix game have been unsuccessful.
But Ferguson's more than happy to throw Griffiths in, especially after his efforts in shutting down Mariners goal-scorer Matt Simon last weekend.
"I thought he was fantastic the other day, he did a great job," Ferguson said of Griffiths.
"He looked as though he should be a centre half, the way he played … Simon had nothing to do after big Rostyn sort of put the shackles on him."
Griffiths has played in nine of the Fury's 10 games and started for all of those, but never as a defender.
Though he may have made his own bed by performing out of his skin at Central Coast.
"Sometimes that's the case … you do too well and keep that position," Griffiths joked.
"But I don't think it'll be a long term thing … I think if we get another player in or someone comes back from injury soon I'll be swapped back."
"In the meantime I'm happy to do the job there for as long as it takes."


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Home Covid-19 Ontario reports 170 COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths; 124K more vaccines administered
Ontario reports 170 COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths; 124K more vaccines administered
Ontario reported 170 COVID-19 cases on Saturday, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 549,156.
"Locally, there are 44 new cases in Toronto, 26 in Peel Region, 17 in Hamilton, 15 in the Region of Waterloo and 13 in Grey Bruce," Health Minister Christine Elliott said.
For comparison, last Saturday 176 cases were reported.
'Vaccine certificates' may speed up reopening, incentivize vaccination: Ontario science table
Three new deaths were also announced on July 24, bringing the provincial virus-related death toll to 9,311.
A total of 538,421 coronavirus cases are considered resolved, which is up by 150 and is 98 per cent of all confirmed cases.
More than 19,100 additional tests were completed. Ontario has now completed a total of 16,451,025 tests and 5,325 remain under investigation.
The province indicated that the positivity rate for the last day was 0.8 per cent, which down slightly from Friday's report, when it was 0.9 per cent, and up from last Saturday's report, when it was 0.6 per cent.
Provincial figures showed there are 132 people in intensive care due to COVID-19 (down by four), 86 of whom are on a ventilator (up by two).
Science advisory table proposes COVID-19 vaccine certificates for Ontario
Here is a breakdown of Ontario's cases by age and gender:
273,725 people are male
271,734 people are female
88,751 people are 19 and under
205,695 people are 20 to 39
72,892 people are 60 to 79
25,196 people are 80 and over
The province notes that not all cases have a reported age or gender.
The province also notes that the number of cases publicly reported each day may not align with case counts reported by local public health units on a given day. Local public health units report when they were first notified of a case, which can be updated and changed as information becomes available. Data may also be pulled at different times.
As of 8 p.m. Friday, 18,848,661 COVID-19 vaccine doses had been administered in Ontario, marking an increase of 124,261. Of those, 105,628 were second doses.
In Ontario, 80.7 per cent of adults aged 18-plus have received at least one vaccine dose and 67.1 per cent are fully vaccinated.
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module BetterCallRedis
  module ActiveRecord

    def self.included(base)
      base.extend(ClassMethods)
    end

  private

    def better_call_redis_notify_redis_created
      better_call_redis_notify(1)
    end

    def better_call_redis_notify_redis_removed
      better_call_redis_notify(-1)
    end

    def better_call_redis_logically_delete
      return if self.new_record?
      return unless common_deleted_attribute = self.class.better_call_redis_common_deleted_attribute
      return unless self.send("#{common_deleted_attribute}_changed?")
      self.send("#{common_deleted_attribute}") ? better_call_redis_notify_redis_removed : better_call_redis_notify_redis_created
    end

    def better_call_redis_notify(action)
      self.class.better_call_redis_configuration.redis.publish(self.class.better_call_redis_configuration.namespace, {:class_name => self.class.name, :message => action}.to_json)
    end

    module ClassMethods

      def self.extended(base)
        base.class_eval do
          before_save   :better_call_redis_logically_delete
          after_create  :better_call_redis_notify_redis_created
          after_destroy :better_call_redis_notify_redis_removed
        end

        def better_call_redis_configuration
          BetterCallRedis.configuration
        end

        def better_call_redis_common_deleted_attribute
          (new.attributes.keys & better_call_redis_configuration.deleted_attributes).first
        end

        def better_call_redis_count
          common_deleted_attribute = better_call_redis_common_deleted_attribute
          return where("#{common_deleted_attribute} != true").count if common_deleted_attribute
          count
        end

      end # end extended

    end # end ClassMethods

  end
end


Authors: Igwesi-Chidobe C; Kengne A, Sorinola I, et al.
Abstract: BackgroundPhysical activity improves physiological, cognitive and psychosocial functioning in chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs). This study reviewed papers on the effects and patients' experiences of physical activity interventions for chronic NCDs in Africa.MethodsWe conducted a systematic review of clinical and qualitative studies by searching eight bibliographic databases and grey literature until 19 April 2017. The mixed-methods appraisal and Cochrane Collaboration's tools were used for quality and risk of bias assessments. Three-stage sequential explanatory syntheses were done.ResultsOne randomized controlled trial (RCT), two non-controlled before and after studies and two qualitative studies of diabetic South African and Reunion patients were included. Exercise and sports unrelated to home and occupational activities were increased in the long term (1 year, moderate quality evidence) and short term immediately after a 4-week intervention (low quality evidence). There was conflicting evidence of intervention effects on home and occupational physical activities. Behaviour-change techniques improving chronic disease knowledge, addressing environmental barriers and stimulating/supporting physical activity were important to patients. Procedure-related components—health professional training and adequate health facilities—were important to patients, but were not addressed.ConclusionHigh quality RCTs are needed to confirm the intervention components for improving physical activity for chronic NCD management in Africa.
Authors: Blackstone S; Sanghvi T.
Abstract: BackgroundThe objective of this study was to explore predictors of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) in Bangladesh using data from 2007, 2011 and 2014, specifically focusing on potential reasons why rates of EBF changed over those time periods.MethodsData on mother/infant pairs with infants <6 months of age were examined at the three time points using the Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey. The EBF prevalence, changes in EBF since the previous survey and determinants of EBF at each time period were examined using t-tests, χ2 and multilevel logistic regression.ResultsThe prevalence of EBF was 42.5, 65 and 59.4% in 2007, 2011 and 2014, respectively. The age of the child was significantly associated with EBF across all time points. The largest changes in EBF occurred in the 3- to 5-month age group. Predictors of EBF in this specific age group were similar to overall predictors (e.g. age of the child and region). Participation of the mother in household decisions was a significant predictor in 2014.ConclusionsEBF prevalence in Bangladesh increased between 2007 and 2011 and then decreased between 2011 and 2014. The increase in 2011 may have been the result of widespread initiatives to promote EBF in that time frame. Due to the unexplained decrease in EBF between 2011 and 2014, there is still a need for interventions such as peer counselling, antenatal education and community awareness to promote EBF.
Authors: Sié A; Tapsoba C, Dah C, et al.
Abstract: BackgroundBurkina Faso has a seasonal malnutrition pattern, with higher malnutrition prevalence during the rainy season when crop yields are low. We investigated the association between dietary diversity and nutritional status among children aged 6–59 mo during the low crop yield season in rural Burkina Faso to assess the role of dietary diversity during the lean season on childhood nutritional status.MethodsCaregivers reported the dietary diversity of the past 7 d, consisting of 11 food groups, summed into a scale. Anthropometric measurements were taken from all children. Height-for-age (HAZ), weight-for-height (WHZ) and weight-for-age (WAZ) z-scores were calculated based on 2006 WHO standards. Stunting, wasting and underweight were defined as HAZ, WHZ and WAZ <−2 SD, respectively. Multivariable regression models adjusting for potential confounders including household food insecurity and animal ownership were used to assess the relationship between anthropometric indices and dietary diversity.ResultsOf 251 children enrolled in the study, 20.6% were stunted, 10.0% wasted and 13.9% underweight. Greater dietary diversity was associated with greater HAZ (SD 0.14, 95% CI 0.04 to 0.25) among all children. There was no association between dietary diversity and wasting or mid-upper arm circumference in this study.ConclusionsIncreasing dietary diversity may be an approach to reduce the burden of stunting and chronic malnutrition among young children in regions with seasonal food insecurity.
Authors: Tabangin M; Josyula S, Taylor K, et al.
Abstract: BackgroundHelping Babies Breathe (HBB), a basic neonatal resuscitation curriculum, improves early neonatal mortality in low-resource settings. Our goal was to determine retention of resuscitation skills by different cadres of providers using the approved HBB Spanish translation in a rural clinic and community hospital in Honduras.MethodsTwelve clinic and 37 hospital providers were trained in 1 d HBB workshops and followed from July 2012 to February 2014. Resuscitation skills were evaluated by objective structured clinical evaluations (OSCEs) at regular intervals. Clinic providers practiced monthly, whereas hospital providers were randomized to monthly practice for 6 months vs three consecutive practices at 3, 5 and 6 months.ResultsIn the rural clinic, follow-up OSCE assessment showed rapid loss of skills by 1 month after HBB training. For all providers, repeated monthly testing resulted in improvements and maintenance of OSCE performance. In the community hospital, over all time points, the group with monthly OSCEs had 2.9 greater odds of passing compared with the group who practiced less frequently. Physicians were found to have 4.3 times greater odds of passing compared with nurses.ConclusionsRapid loss of resuscitation skills occurs after an initial training. Repeated practice leads to retention of skills in all types of providers. Further investigation is warranted to determine the clinical correlation of neonatal outcomes after HBB training.
Authors: Agho K; Ezeh O, Ogbo F, et al.
Abstract: BackgroundAntenatal care (ANC) is an essential intervention to improve maternal and child health. In Nigeria, no population-based studies have investigated predictors of poor receipt of components and uptake of ANC at the national level to inform targeted maternal health initiatives. This study aimed to examine factors associated with inadequate receipt of components and use of ANC in Nigeria.MethodsThe study used information on 20 405 singleton live-born infants of the mothers from the 2013 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey. Multivariable logistic regression analyses that adjusted for cluster and survey weights were used to determine potential factors associated with inadequate receipt of components and use of ANC.ResultsThe prevalence of underutilization and inadequate components of ANC were 47.5% (95% CI: 45.2 to 49.9) and 92.6% (95% CI: 91.8 to 93.2), respectively. Common risk factors for underutilization and inadequate components of ANC in Nigeria included residence in rural areas, no maternal education, maternal unemployment, long distance to health facilities and less maternal exposure to the media. Other risk factors for underutilization of ANC were home births and low household wealth.ConclusionThe study suggests that underutilization and inadequate receipt of the components of ANC were associated with amenable factors in Nigeria. Subsidized maternal services and well-guided health educational messages or financial support from the government will help to improve uptake of ANC services.
Authors: Sharma A; Bhandari P, Neupane D, et al.
Abstract: BackgroundNepal is facing an increasing burden of diabetes and relies almost entirely on insulin imported through India.MethodsWe employed a modified version of the WHO/Health Action International standard survey to assess insulin availability and prices, along with qualitative interviews with insulin retailers (pharmacists) and wholesalers in the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal.ResultsThe mean availability of the two human insulins listed on the 2011 Nepal Essential Medicine List were 14.3% and 42.85% in the surveyed private- and public-sector pharmacies, respectively, compared with the WHO target of 80% availability. The median consumer price of human insulin cartridges, analogue insulin cartridges and pens was, respectively, 2.1, 4.6 and 5.3 times that of human insulin vials (US$5.54). The insulin cartridges made in India were less expensive (p<0.001) than those made elsewhere. The lowest-paid worker would need to spend between 3 and 17 days' wages to purchase a monthly insulin supply out of pocket.ConclusionInsulin access is limited in Kathmandu owing to low availability and the highly unaffordable price. Insulin access could improve with the government exploring additional suppliers, pooling insulin tenders, auditing insulin utilization and developing independent prescribing guidelines. Furthermore, there is a need to educate physicians and develop a consensus statement on insulin initiation to curb the growing analogue use and promote rational use.
Authors: Shedrawy J; Lönnroth K, Kulane A.
Abstract: BackgroundA voluntary health examination is offered to asylum seekers in Sweden with the purpose of detecting infectious diseases and identifying other health needs. This study aimed to explore the organization, content and perceived value of the health examination from the perspective of asylum seekers.MethodsSemi-structured interviews were conducted with 18 migrants recruited from different settings in Stockholm. Data were transcribed verbatim and analysed using thematic analysis in relation to the availability, accessibility, acceptability and quality framework.ResultsParticipants reported positive aspects of the health examination while raising important concerns, categorized into the following themes: availability—despite being available, the service was considered to be delayed with perceived implication for infection control; accessibility—migrants experienced no physical or economic barrier to access the health examination, especially when it was performed through a mobile clinic, however, they had limited access to information; acceptability and quality—migrants trusted the health staff, however, the examination lacked important aspects related to mental health and dental care needs, among other health needs.ConclusionHealth examinations are valued by participants but failed to identify and address many perceived health needs. Mobile clinics seem a practical strategy to improve accessibility.
Authors: Bernstein M; Hari A, Aggarwal S, et al.
Abstract: BackgroundThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the development of a 1-wk screening campaign and efforts towards the implementation of a sustainable system that addresses cervical cancer in Mwanza, Tanzania with a screen-and-treat model utilizing visual inspection of the cervix with acetic acid (VIA) and cryotherapy.MethodsIn partnership with CureCervicalCancer (CCC), a non-profit organization based in Los Angeles, CA, USA, 11 medical students at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine established a model for sustainable human papillomavirus screening practices in Mwanza, Tanzania. This study both quantitatively and qualitatively assesses the successes and limitations of the program model.ResultsDuring the 5-day training, a total of 614 women attended the screenings and 556 women were screened with VIA, of whom 10.6% (n=59) were VIA positive and 89.4% (n=499) were VIA negative. Of those who were VIA positive, 83.1% (n=49) received cryotherapy while 16.9% (n=10) did not due to suspicion of advanced cancer (n=7), refusal to receive cryotherapy (n=2) or pregnancy (n=1).ConclusionsThe screen-and-treat model for the identification and treatment of precancerous cervical lesions is an effective public health intervention with the potential to impact women by providing the tools and education needed by local healthcare professionals. However, limitations common to resource-poor settings, such as continuity of funding, loss to follow-up and transportation costs, remain barriers to sustainability.
Abstract: BackgroundLimited studies exist on the effects of knowledge and risk perceptions in Ebola-preventive behaviours in Ghana.MethodsUsing data collected from 800 respondents in 40 randomly selected communities in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana, this study employed hierarchical linear modelling to examine the effects of individual- and community-level factors on Ebola-preventive behaviours.ResultsThe study found individual- and community-level factors are significantly associated with Ebola-preventive behaviours. Respondents with greater knowledge about Ebola were more likely to engage in Ebola-preventive behaviours. In addition, there were significant changes in risk perception from the time the disease had peaked in neighbouring countries to the time data were collected. Most importantly, respondents who perceived themselves to have a high risk of contracting Ebola at the time of the survey were significantly less likely to engage in Ebola-preventive behaviours. Compared with Christians, Muslims were significantly less likely to engage in Ebola-preventive behaviours. Findings from the multilevel analysis indicated significant differences across communities. Communities expressing worry about a potential Ebola outbreak were more likely to engage in Ebola-preventive behaviours.ConclusionThe findings suggest the importance of adopting behaviour change interventions that address Ebola at both the individual and community level, especially in the event of a future outbreak in Ghana.
Authors: Rivenbark J; Martyn L, Whetten K, et al.
Abstract: BackgroundGlobally, street children comprise a growing population of vulnerable children. Understanding how they interact with healthcare systems is fundamental to efforts to improve their health and well-being.MethodsWe surveyed 75 street- and community-based children in Battambang, Cambodia regarding their healthcare-seeking practices and related stigma.ResultsFor demographically similar street and community children, hospitals and pharmacies were preferred healthcare institutions, with this choice being motivated by the caretaker's decision or cost. Street children reported increased fear of being refused treatment.ConclusionsStreet children and demographically similar community children have similar healthcare-seeking practices and preferences, although street children face increased stigmatization.


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Sven Morgan Andersson (23 February 1934, in Lundby, Göteborg – 4 July 1977, in Stockholm) was a Swedish actor.

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