Purpose behind developing this application in android is that any person who has android OS enabled mobile device can easily see the nearest BRTS bus stop from his/her current location. Users just need this android application installed on their phone. This application will also show the current location. When you click on the application it will open the Google map with showing your current location and view the nearest bus stop from your current location.
User will be able to easily find nearest BRTS Bus stop from his/her current location.
On Selecting get nearest Location Application will draw the path from current location to nearest BRTS locator.
Application should display the distance between current location to nearest BRT stop.
User can also see the Next Bus available on Nearest BRTS Stop.
On clicking on route & distance button, the application shows the distance and the route to the BRT Stop.
On clicking on the bus stop flag, the next available bus time will be shown.
What modules have been included in this application?
When any user clicks on icon of application from phone, users action goes on to application side. And application will be open with map containing the All BRT stop with white balloon icon and users current location with green downward arrow icon.User should wait for map to load completely otherwise sometimes it is possible that users current location might change and show it on different place.
Output: map is loaded with users current location and all BRT stops.
When user clicks on first option of the menu then it will display the name of the nearest BRT stop with message (toast in android).
When user clicks on back option of menu then application should return in loading state means in state when application loads first time.
1) The timing difference between two buses on same station.
2) The amount of time bus stops on each BRT stop.
3) The distance between every two BRT stops.
2) Create database named location and store longitude and latitude of all BRT stop with their names using SQLite database.
3) Timing of all buses for all BRT stops.
Anyone can easily use this Application. It just requires an android device with internet and application installed.
User can have map on their device now and can view any location by dragging the map.
User need to touch the map for 2-3 seconds to open dialog for various options. Now, user can select any of the available option in dialog for further operations.
"Nearest BRT Stop" option will show the nearest BRT Stop name from the current location in the screen.
"Route and Distance" option will show the path and distance to the nearest BRT Stop from current location.
"Back" option will get back the earlier map.
On selecting second option of menu it will generate following results.
User can click on any of the BRT Stop icon and can view the next available bus time.
This is the next available bus time from the current location of the user.
In Future enhancement we can make the following changes in existing android application.
The Application can give more available buses with its arrival and departure time.
The Application can have real-time user location so it can follow user location wherever they go.


On Tuesday, a video of a man destroying anti-abortion propaganda on a college campus went viral, leading many to wonder: "Who is he?"
Thanks to Emma Brockway, a 20-year-old Texas State University student who caught the incident on camera and tweeted a 21-second video, we now have more details on that score.
"I was walking to class and saw the pro-life people there and then saw this guy walk over there and start attacking the signs," she told the Independent, adding that abortion rights opponents — "extremists," as she put it — show up on campus all the time.
"These people are constantly on our campus, telling us we're going to hell, and I think [the mystery man in the video] finally snapped," she said.
At time of writing, Brockway's tweet had been shared over 6,400 times and faved more than 15,000 times, perhaps because — as Brockway speculated to the Independent — the man in the video "did what many of us secretly wish we could do."
Mic would very much like to know who this man is. If you know him, or if you are him, please get in touch at the email below.


The Nuclear Science Division together with CPEP (the Contemporary Physics Education Project) have produced the Nuclear Science Wall Chart.
These charts are available in three sizes. Complete ordering information can be found from CPEP. On this site we have a Teacher's Guide in PDF or HTML format that provides background information on the chart and the nucleus. Contact CPEP for permission to use the chart or any section of it.
Large Nuclear Science chart 59.5" x 41.5"
Poster Size 29.5" x 21"
Package of 30 Notebook charts 16" x 11"
Please visit the ABC's of Nuclear Science to learn more about the nucleus.


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"The Perfect Fool" Lives On Part I
By Caitlin G. Tue, May 22, 2012
This past year, I had the privilege of processing and creating a finding aid for the papers of Ed Wynn (1886-1966), an actor, writer, and comedian from Philadelphia, as part of an internship requirement for Temple University's graduate archives management program. I had not heard of the name Ed Wynn before I was assigned this project by Karin Suni, librarian and curator of the Free Library of Philadelphia's Theatre Collection. Yet, after watching several YouTube clips of the comedian in film roles such Uncle Albert in Mary Poppins (floating in the air and shrieking, "I love to laugh!") and the Mad Hatter in Alice in Wonderland (the character for which Wynn provided the vocals as well as the physical model for the cartoonists), I instantly recognized his wobbly voice, exaggerated lisp, and high-pitched giggle. It's hard to forget.
Although I could have watched video clips of the wacky Wynn for days, I needed to learn more about his life before I could create a processing plan. The six boxes contained publicity photographs, newspaper clippings, postcards, letters, telegrams, notes, artwork, and other items such as a tiny Hebrew prayer book and a pair of worn suede, weighted gloves. I consulted the FLP's extensive Theatre Collection, the Internet Movie Database (IMDb), and the Internet Broadway Database (IBDb) for biographical information. I discovered Wynn contributed far more to the history of Philadelphia and American theatre than just portraying whimsical characters in beloved Disney films.
Ed Wynn was born Isaiah Edwin Leopold on November 9, 1886, to Jewish immigrants, Joseph and Minnie Leopold. He attended Central High School before dropping out to pursue a vaudeville career in New England. He toured the country and eventually appeared on Broadway. Despite his rising success, he actively participated in the Actors' Equity Strike in 1919 and was blacklisted by the prominent theater managers and producers in New York, including the powerful Schubert family. However, the resilient Wynn promptly wrote and staged his own Broadway productions, including Ed Wynn's Carnival (1920); The Perfect Fool (1921), the title of which gave him his subsequent nickname; The Grab Bag (1924); Manhattan Mary (1927); Simple Simon (1930; 1931); and The Laugh Parade (1931).
Wynn invented and embodied zany characters such as "The Fire Chief," and his performances blended slapstick comedy, props, and puns to entertain his audiences. For instance, he constructed an eleven-foot pole (for people he wouldn't touch with a ten-foot pole).
As technology changed and newer mediums for entertainers emerged, he bravely tried his acts on radio and television and accepted comedic as well as dramatic roles in feature films. From 1949 to 1950 he hosted the variety program, The Ed Wynn Show, on CBS. This was the first network television show broadcasted via kinescope from Hollywood to the East Coast, one week after each episode aired. Wynn died of cancer on June 19, 1966 in Beverly Hills, California; the epitaph on his tombstone simply reads, "Dear God, Thank you." (For more on Wynn's personal and professional life, including his television and film credits, please see the biographical note in the finding aid.)
--Jennifer Schnabel
Wynn as the Mad Hatter
The Fire Chief
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Selecting the right device can be overwhelming at the best of times. As we head into Christmas, many families may be thinking about buying something for mum, dad or the grandparents. Or you may be thinking of buying something for yourself.
We've learnt quite a bit from our events about what to consider when selecting the right technology. A number of people have come to our events with a device that was sold to them or given as a gift but it doesn't suit their needs or they may not have any support to get started. Read our post about supporting parents to use technology.
Here are some key questions to consider when choosing a smart device.
Start with what the person enjoys and how the device will be used? This is essential and by taking the time to gather this information you will be much better placed to come up with options. Consider if it will be used for games, taking photos, travel, reading, health, staying in touch with family or something else. For example, more storage on the device may be required if you want lots of movies downloaded to watch while travelling and not connected to the internet.
How suitable is the experience and functionality of the device? We believe user experience is the most important element to consider. Look carefully at the accessibility functions that will make the device much easier to use. This also applies to home assistant devices like an Apple HomePod, Amazon Echo or Google Home. The small things will make a huge difference for your older loved ones to actually use them.
What should you consider with the overall budget? You can now get devices that meet all budgets. However, it is crucial to consider the initial device cost along with ongoing costs, quality, security, functionality and support.
Where will it be used? If the device is to be carried around or to travel with, think about things like weight, size and battery life. A phone is very likely to be carried around so make sure it can easily be used for the essential things like making and receiving phone calls.
What existing technology and plans are already in place? Too often we see people come in with a SIM enabled iPad with an additional data plan, but they already have WiFi at home and a mobile phone that has a good data plan. The additional data is overkill and a waste of money if you are only using the device at home.
What are the return policies and warranties? Ask about the return policy. Remember, If your advice has been incorrect you should be able to return it. Also check about the product warranty.
What support is needed? Think about what support is needed both to set up the device initially as well as the ongoing support. If the individual is fairly new to smart devices, the support in the first couple of weeks and months will be essential in building confidence.
What do the key family members and friends use? There is good functionality that can be taken advantage of when using the same devices within a family group. For example FaceTime can be used between all Apple devices. Having the same platforms within a family unit also helps when it comes to supporting an individual as others are more familiar with it.
Do you feel confident with the language a retailer may use? If you aren't confident, please go in with a trusted advocate, family member or friend who understands the language and technology. It is very easy to get sold something because it is on sale, the latest thing or they believe you 'need' it without considering your personal circumstances.
We hope this helps and we hope you get the device you wished for from Santa.
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Lack of Public Toilets is a Threat to Health in the UK
Samantha HallJuly 11, 20180
It is still taboo to talk about bladder problems and toileting. However, not every disability is visible, which makes access to public toilets vital.
Many people have to plan their activities or schedules around toileting, such as drivers, the elderly or people with small children. Shockingly, the number of toilet facilities in the UK have fallen by 40 percent in the past decade. An article in 2016 reported that this drop is due to councils claiming they do not have the funds. The Around the Toilet Project raised awareness of how a lack of access to toilets that are functional can restrict the journeys people are able to make. The study found toilet provision in the UK to be inadequate for a large selection of people. It raised awareness of the lack of public toilets and the need for accessible designs and different attitudes. Tim Muffett spoke to a couple who fell victim to loo cutbacks. Brian Dean is one of the millions of people affected by a lack of toilets around the UK. He suffers Parkinson's Disease and describes how he felt humiliated after he couldn't find a public toilet to use. His wife Joan even asked four different shops in Manchester if he could use their toilets, only to be faced with refusal. Although some businesses, such as Starbucks, have opted to let anyone use their toilets, many shops are still reluctant to let people use their toilets unless they're spending money
Are you going on holiday with incontinence? Read our advice blog for tips on using air travel with incontinence
Lack of Public Toilets and Our Health
On 23rd May 2019, a report warned that a lack of public toilets in the UK is forcing many people to stay at home, threatening the health of the nation. The Royal Society for Public Health announced that more than 700 council run facilities have closed since 2010. Experts have identified a link between lack of public toilets and the rise of obesity in the UK. Shirly Cramer, Chief Executive stated, "It is deeply concerning that, amidst a national obesity crisis, at a time when public health policy is to encourage outdoor exercise, our declining public toilet provision is in fact encouraging more people to stay indoors." The survey found three in four adults (74%) believe that there aren't enough toilets in their area. Meanwhile, 1 in 5 stated that a lack of facilities deters them from leaving home as often as they desire. This is particularly prominent in people with medical conditions that leave them needing frequent toilet visits, such as Diabetes, nerve problems and Prostatitis. More than 2 in 5 people who need frequent toilet visits said this was the case. Gaynor Monk, who suffers from irritable bowel syndrome suffers from a kidney problem which means she has to self-catheterise. She explains, "I don't go out at all sometimes for fear of not being able to use a toilet, especially if I'm going somewhere different." Gayner attends a bowel clinic run by clinical nurse specialist Kelly Stackhouse, explaining "a lot of my patients feel socially isolated because of the lack of public toilets available."
The inability to satisfy essential physiological needs because no toilet is available contributes to health issues such as urinary tract infections, kidney infections and digestive health issues that can easily escalate. Studies have shown that refraining from using the toilet frequently can irritate the bladder and lead to infection. Problems such as constipation and other digestive health issues often also stem from a lack of toilet visits, particularly in children. Mental well-being is also improved when people are out with friends and are aware a toilet is available. Justin Parkinson asserts in a BBC New Article, "having decent public toilets is good for public health, business and the prevention of disease. It's civilised."
What Should be Required from Public Toilets?
According to incontinence specialist Karen Logan, "Toilets should be accessible, clean light and safe, with good handwashing facilities- fairly simple requirements that a lot of toilets do not provide". By offering appropriate customer toilets, retail stores and shopping centres can enhance their profits and image, however many retailers pay insufficient attention to their customer toilet facilities. She adds that toilet facilities must be fitted with self-closing devices on all approach doors and be adequately provided with toilet paper, soap and towels. To provide a reliable service, we not only need to ensure more toilets are accessible, but we need to look at who does and doesn't have access. As Lezlie Lowe states, "we need to look hard at who in our cities has ample access, who's merely making do and who is squatting between parked cars."
A number of organisations are passionate about improving the provision of public toilets. The Department of Health and Ageing maintains the National Public Toilet Map to enable the public to find the closest facility. The British Toilet Association, alongside organisations including the Gt British Toilet Map, are promoting the "Use our Loos" Campaign. The campaign is asking for more loos in businesses to be made publicly available, and address "toilet stigma". They also aim to ensure publicly accessible loos are easily discoverable for those in need. Businesses who sign up will be added to the Great British Toilet Map, and will be provided with recognition and free cleaning products. Meanwhile, the Royal Society for Public Health is calling for government action to address this "neglect" towards basic facilities. Their recent report said providing public toilets should be "compulsory" in planning law. The RSPH has also called on the government to reverse funding cuts to councils, encouraging schemes to boost funding for public toilets. Chief executive Shirly Cramer states, "public toilets are no luxury; it's high time we begin to see them as basic and essential parts of the community, that allow people to benefit from and engage with their surroundings.
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Up to about the time of World War I, a group of three boys from 12 years old, including Mr Buckingham's uncle Albert, went round the farms and big houses of the Woodchester/Kingscourt area at Christmas including Little Britain Farm. They took a wassail bowl in a wicker basket which was really a chamber pot decorated with holly. They dressed in women's clothes and blacked their faces. In return for singing, they were given money and cider! On a good evening, they would earn £3 apiece. Mr Buckingham learnt the song in the pub at Kingscourt.


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Bitcoin A Solution For The Hemp And Cannabis Industry?
Shunned by many banks, vendors in the industrial hemp and medical cannabis industry may find bitcoin a viable payment solution – but it's not without its issues.
In December last year, we mentioned the U.S. hemp and medical cannabis industry was experiencing a cash crisis – what to do with it.
Many state-legal vendors were being refused bank accounts and financial services as a result of Federal legislation still deeming the industry illegal.
Things haven't improved that much over the last 12 months; so some are considering bitcoin as an alternative payment method. It's by no means a perfect solution, but avoids the need of having having to hire armed guards to protect vaults of cash while the banking sector gets its act together.
Bitcoin isn't controlled by any central bank, government, company, authority or individual; instead it relies on a huge network of computers operated by all those involved to validate transactions. No single computer in that network is required; they come and go without a problem as every transaction is recorded in what's known as the blockchain – which is stored on every computer.
Medical cannabis and industrial hemp related bitcoin services have been springing up recently, with services including 1620 Solutions. The company says it simplifies accepting online payments using the cryptocurrency.
"Payments made using Bitcoin for your goods or services are automatically "exchanged" into receivership denominated in US dollars, and then transferred from your Bitcoin wallet (mobile or web based options) to our customized physical plastic (not hemp plastic yet!) Visa credit card that can be used anywhere," states the company.
Having takings stored on a piece of plastic is a lot easier to secure than bundles of notes. All transactions can be fully accounted for, for the purposes of bookkeeping and keeping Uncle Sam happy.
For dispensary customers, the use of bitcoin provides security for them as well. Because of financial institutions shunning the sector, in-store EFTPOS machines are rare; so many are cash-only businesses. Still, it requires the customer to understand and have bitcoin – and the cryptocurrency is something that many are yet to get their heads around.
Bitcoin itself is also under scrutiny by the Feds, who fear the currency is being used to launder money and other nefarious activities coordinatedvia the Darknet. Increased scrutiny is something the legal hemp and cannabis industry simply doesn't need.
Nebraska To Vote Yes To Medical Cannabis In 2020?


Greg Binzer joined Westat in 1980. He served as a project manager overseeing the technical and IT aspects of several large contracts. Mr. Binzer is currently the Vice President and Practice Director of Survey Operations, which performs some of the nation's largest and most complex research studies involving in-person data collection. These studies include national and international school-based student assessments, and in-person household and facility-based data collections regarding health status, health care costs, and health trends from childhood to old age.
These projects are performed for U.S. federal agencies and international organizations, including the National Center for Education Statistics, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the National Center for Health Statistics, the National Institute on Aging, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the Energy Information Administration, and the National Science Foundation.


Q: What does my helmet actually protect?
A: Choosing to wear or not wear a helmet is a matter of legal requirements, as well as personal decision-making. I live in Pennsylvania where we do not have a helmet law, but I choose to wear one. If there is no requirement to wear one and you opt to forgo a helmet, no judgment from me. The information to follow is presented for those who are required to wear a helmet or choose to do so.
Note the yellow nerves that come down and run like tree roots from the brain and brain stem through the spinal cord.
Helmets come in three general flavors: half helmets, three-quarters and full-face (including modulars here, too). The Moto 101 articles provide introductions to the kinds of helmets, fitment issues and safety ratings. We can assume that helmets purchased with a DOT, Snell or ECE certification (or a combination) meet certain standards in terms of structural integrity and force dissipation.
Force dissipation means that when a helmet bangs against something like the ground, that energy is managed by the helmet components to decrease the amount that is transmitted to your scalp, skull, brain and in part, spinal column (bones of your spine) and spinal cord (the soft bundle that transmits nerve impulses). Moreover, a helmet cannot protect what it does not cover; seems simple and obvious but important in decision-making.
Your brain has three main parts — the cerebrum, the cerebellum and the brain stem. The cerebrum is the top part of your brain. The uppermost layer (the cerebral cortex) is where all of the nerve cells have their cell bodies, with the rest of the cerebrum composed mostly of extensions from those cell bodies. Specialized groupings along the surface of your brain control different functions, like movement of your head, arms or legs, as well as different parts of your personality, the music lessons from fourth grade, and how you interpret what you see. Your brain in encased in its own "helmet" — your skull. Half-helmets generally cover the top part of your brain (cortex) but not the cerebellum and the brain stem.
Functions of the different parts of the brain. Macmillan Cancer Support image, used with permission.
The cerebellum is the part of your brain that is essential in balance, while the brain stem is that part that keeps you alive. It is important to understand that the cell bodies in the cortex of both the cerebrum and the cerebellum pass their extensions (neurons or nerves) through the brain stem. Therefore, even very tiny injuries to the brain stem can damage huge areas of the rest of the brain as the nerves are very tightly packed. Think of it like a highway with lots of feeder routes and on ramps that get blocked by an accident that takes out three of the four highway lanes. Injury to your brain stem works a lot like that, except we do not know how to clear the highway and restore normal operation.
Three-quarter helmets cover all of these areas but not your face below your forehead. Some have faceplates that snap on or rotate into place. These will at least protect you from bugs and road debris, as well as the cigarette flicked out of the car ahead of you. However, their structural strength in terms of protecting the bony structures of your face are less than what you would have in a full-face helmet. Let's assume that you wear appropriate eye protection. This leaves the soft tissues of your face, as well as your teeth and bones, outside of a protective shell. Well, soft tissue heals and the bones, if broken, are really just a fracture, so what is the big deal?
The bones of your face do more than make some of us appropriate for modeling on the runway or for energy drink sponsors. They serve as points of attachment for the muscles of your face that are essential for everything from facial expression, eyelid closing, speaking, chewing, and swallowing (yes, including beer), to name a few. Facial reconstruction is a rapidly evolving art form that uses three-dimensional modeling and even 3D printers, in certain circumstances. A titanium 3D-printed prosthesis was used to reconstruct the face of a Brazilian motorcyclist who suffered a devastating injury in June, 2015. Bones from other locations (such as a rib, or the lower leg such as the tibia) may be used to recreate things like a jawbone. Joints, such as the temporomandibular joint (hinge joint at the top of your jawbone where it connects to your skull), when damaged, are much more difficult to return to normal.
Perhaps more importantly, when your face bears the brunt of the impact, a substantial portion of the force is transmitted to your skull and therefore your brain. Full-face and to a somewhat (minimally) lesser extent, modular helmets, distribute this force through the helmet substructure and markedly reduce what gets to your brain. Why are modular helmets less able to dissipate force than full-face helmets, you ask? This is related to the mobile component that rotates about a hinge. When there are two pieces, the force transmission is not as uniform as when there is only a single element. How much different, you want to know? That varies depending on the hinge mechanism, how tight the fit happens to be, and even the hinge material (metal is better than plastic here). Also, few want to volunteer for the experiment.
Other things influence the transmitted force, such as the direction of impact, how many impacts occur, and whether there is sliding that diminishes the last impact that leads to you stopping. If you dismount at 55 mph and are launched into a Jersey barrier head-first, there is much more force than if you hit the asphalt, slide for 100 feet and then hit your head into the same barrier. Of course, the full face-helmet will also keep you from tearing off parts of your face during a face-down slide.
Most modern helmets feature pull tabs for quick-release cheek pads. This makes it easier for emergency personnel to remove the cheek pads and then the helmet without moving the victim's head or neck. RevZilla photo.
The goal here is to not direct you towards one helmet or another, but instead to better inform you of how to assess your own risk-benefit ratio in picking the helmet that is right for your head. None of the helmets do much for your cervical (neck) spine, but that is a topic for another day. Prior concerns that having a full-face helmet would jeopardize your spinal cord, since the helmet was difficult to remove, have been addressed by an emergency-release feature that helps EMS workers safely remove your helmet while keeping your spine aligned.
Choose the helmet that fits your needs, your riding style and your personal risk-benefit ratio. If you choose to ride without a helmet, enjoy the breeze — and the bugs — but please, at least wear glasses or goggles with UV blockage and sunscreen!


Please double check your measurements before purchasing - Any returns/exchanges are ususally not accepted for lids that do not fit. Please make sure your Brown Betty teapot is an Adderly 6 Cup.
Please be aware that when the tea pots are made the lids are fitted to them and it is possible that replacements may not always fit.


The draft of the Interception and Surveillance Ordinance ('the Ordinance') would resume its second reading at Legislative Council this week. Various civil groups and Legislative Councilors have repeatedly expressed their concerns on the obsolete articles which overlooked privacy loopholes. Nonetheless, the authorities have refused to address the need to thoroughly amend the laws and rushed through its second reading. On top of that, it simply refused to respond to whether the laws would cover online instant messengers, including whatsapp, telegram, etc (text, image and audio).
court warrant, and if not, they can obtain data from the terminal of the programme or saved data at the telecom companies. Messages, usernames, IP addresses and login records are all no longer dependent on interception technologies – "line hooking" (as commonly known, intercepting telephone calls).
As technology develops, "interception" becomes ambiguous in terms of definition, and as personal data may fall into wrong hands, it is harder to monitor how the authorities "intercept" citizens' data. In the past five years , the authorities have made 1000 applications to the Court for authorization, but they have in fact sought information from local and internet services suppliers for 4000 or above times. This 4000 cases are completely out of the supervision of the Ordinance.
Some law enforcement bodies have in the name of crime deterrence made use of the technology, and established a monitoring list to intercept information including shopping and searching records. They have simply ignored civil rights.
The Hong Kong In-media demands that, if the Ordinance does not apply to instant messenger applications, its regulation remains unhelpful, if not non-existent.
Besides, the media reveals that the ICAC and the Police have approached international hackers for the purchase of a software named Galileo Remote Control System. It reflects that the Ordinance does not mend the loopholes regarding instant messenger, and, contrary to the legislative aim of privacy protection, does not monitor the work of law enforcement bodies and the power of the Chief Executive.
1. The Security Bureau shall restate the legal definition of "interception", that is, besides line hooking, does "seeking personal data (including messages, text, photos and audio) from telecom companies and internet services providers" included as "interception"?
2. In order to ensure full supervision under the Ordinance, the Security Bureau and the Commissioner on Interception of Communications and Surveillance shall demand the ICAC and the Police to report in details the matter with the international hackers, the Hacking Team, including the purchase of hacking software, related cases and details of internet monitoring software, including suppliers, software versions, monitored cases and charged cases after purchase.
3. The Security Bureau shall impose heavier penalty under the Ordinance, and specify the criminal elements under the illegal interception and surveillance. This is to honour what the Secretary for Security promised in 2006 that the authorities shall review the Ordinance and impose heavier criminal sanctions. In the annual report of the Commissioner, it is reported that the authorities violated the regulations regularly in the past 9 years, and the relevant persons were only warned orally. This reflected the limited effectiveness of the Ordinance.
4. From the worldly known Snowden Incident, to recent incident that the US FBI via a Court warrant demanded the Apple of backdoor cut, it is crystal clear that, the law enforcement bodies, no matter democratic countries or not, may violate the privacy lines and incline to intercept the citizens. This conflicts between investigations and privacy in democratic countries grow more vigorous. In the Age of Megadata, the government of the international city has proclaimed its policy focus on creative industries. If the authorities expected its citizens and visitors to stay, travel or conduct business, it shall ensure that there is privacy protection. The Security Bureau must keep its pace up-to-date regarding internet privacy protection, and review, discuss, research and make relevant bills as soon as possible.
5. To ensure professional privilege to news materials .
* This statement would be delivered to the Secretariat of the Bills Committee on Interception of Communications and Surveillance ( Amendment) Bill 2015, its Bills Committee members, the Security Bureau, the Police, the ICAC and the Secretariat of the Commissioner on Interception of Communications and Surveillance.


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A Pigeon's Tale
S. A. Mahan
Publisher: Grouse Mountain Press Pages: 282 Price: (paperback) $12.99 ISBN: 9781514136539 Reviewed: January, 2016 Author Website: Visit »
In this endearing, quasi-science-fiction book for older children – and their parents – a young pigeon must grow up fast to fulfill his destiny.
The story is told from the point of view of an 800-year-old pigeon named Walter, who is pecking out his life's story, from his early years living happily with his family in a pigeon coop to his role in saving the world during a natural disaster. Because Walter is remarkably intelligent and descended from a noble line of pigeons, he is able to communicate with humans and birds alike.
S.A. Mahan fills her book with of memorable characters, including Old Dude, a funny, eccentric pigeon who takes Walter under his wing; Margie, a tough-talking pigeon from New York; and humans, such as Grandpa, who had the foresight to build a space capsule able to withstand the cosmic shift of the planet.
The smoothly written story is divided into short chapters and is often funny. Readers will be amused when Old Dude teaches Walter to scrounge for food by following the "little-uns" at a fast food restaurant's play area because they inevitably drop their food. Or when Margie —who provides hilarious comic relief throughout—shamelessly flirts with a big gray pigeon: "Yo babe, I'm Bruno from Queens," says the pigeon. "No doubt about it, Handsome!" Margie replies.
The story also features many poignant moments, including a main character's death. A thin veneer of religion overlays the plot (for instance, Grandpa's granddaughter, fighting cancer, is saved by being plunged into the sacred red waters of life). But even the saddest moments are infused with hope and any serious elements are over-shadowed by the humor permeating the book.
Young readers ready to tackle more challenging chapter books or parents who want an engaging story for bedtime will find this a perfect choice. And rest assured: after reading A Pigeon's Tale, anyone who has ever ignored pigeons at a park or plaza will surely look at these birds in a new light.
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For former soldier Hamlet, home is an old train station in Syunik, Armenia. Julien Lombardi paints a vivid picture of what it was like photographing him in this rugged, mountainous region.
It is impossible to travel further than the mining town of Agarak, the most southern point of the Republic of Armenia. The Araxes river crosses the mountains, and on the other bank is Iran. These gorges mark the end of the Caucasus and for decades, even centuries, this is the point where Empires - Ottoman, Russian and Soviet - have met face to face.
Armenia is a mountainous country. The roads meander, and the passes and canyons are linked. To reach Syunik, where this photograph was taken, from the capital Yerevan, one must drive for hours and even days. In winter, it is often impossible to get there because of the snow. The 150,000 inhabitants of this area can live separated from the rest of the country for several months. It is, however, a major axis because it is the only land route linking Iran to Georgia and further on to Russia.
This image belongs to my series L'inachevé (Unfinished), which I worked on between 2012 and 2015. I made two trips of two months each. On this day in August 2014, I saw a building that was too big and too strange to be a house. I went to meet the owner, Hamlet, who invited me in for a cup of coffee and to eat watermelon. He showed me his vegetable garden and then we went up onto the roof to see the mountains. Without any sign of tracks there was no indication that Hamlet and his family were living in an old, disused railway station. After the collapse of the USSR, the Government of the new Socialist Republic of Armenia was so poor they sold a lot of public buildings to citizens.
Hamlet, a former Red Army soldier, had served for years in Murmansk, northern Russia, on the shores of the Barents Sea. He participated in many conflicts involving the Soviet Union, in Afghanistan in particular, like many Armenians did. The collapse of the Soviet Union marked the end of his military career and he decided to return to his hometown to start a family.
After the break-up of the Soviet Union, borders reappeared and there were conflicts over territory. Land had to be redistributed and infrastructures rebuilt. The railway linking Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, to Baku in Azerbaijan along the river has always been a symbol of Soviet civil engineering. There are several hundred tunnels, bridges in steep gorges, and impressive landscapes. This railway line was also a way to show their Iranian neighbour the USSR's technological superiority. Yerevan and Baku have become the capitals of enemy nations clashing for two decades for control of the autonomous region of Nagorno-Karabakh.
No more trains will pass here now. Trucks covered with sand from Iran make the ground vibrate as they pass in front of 'Hamlet station' without ever stopping.
Julien Lombardi is a French artist using photography as a tool for field research and social investigation. Follow him on PHmuseum and Instagram.


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Axillary sentinel lymph node micrometastases with extracapsular extension: A distinct pattern of breast cancer metastasis?
G. Cserni
Aims: To examine the frequency of extracapsular extension (ECE) of sentinel lymph node (SLN) metastases in breast cancer according to metastasis size, and to characterise ECE in micometastases. Methods: If initially negative, SLNs were examined by step-sectioning and immunohistochemistry. Non-SLNs were not subjected to enhanced pathology. Positive axillary SLNs were analysed for metastasis size and the presence of ECE. Results: Of 885 successful SLN biopsy cases, 343 (39%) exhibited SLN involvement, and 115 (34%) displayed ECE. Of the latter, 107 underwent axillary dissection, and 63 (59%) of these demonstrated non-SLN metastases. The presence of ECE correlated with metastasis size (coefficient 0.92). Eight (10%) of the 84 micrometastatic SLN cases had ECE, and two of these were associated with non-SLN metastases. Only ECE and only the intraparenchymal nodal part of the micrometastasis were seen in some sections of five cases each. The primary tumours of the micrometastatic cases with ECE were non-high-grade and often of tubular type. Conclusions: The frequency of ECE increases with increasing nodal metastasis size. Minimal nodal metastases with ECE may represent a distinct pattern of nodal involvement with a predominant capsular and extracapsular, but only minimal or no nodal parenchymal component, predominantly seen in non-poorly differentiated and/or tubular carcinomas. This presentation of nodal metastasis can sometimes pose differential diagnostic problems, and should be distinguished from massive metastases presenting with ECE because it does not seem to be so commonly associated with non-SLN metastases or a massive metastatic load to the axilla as ECE of SLN metastases in general.
Journal of Clinical Pathology
https://doi.org/10.1136/jcp.2007.047357
Neoplasm Micrometastasis
Sentinel Lymph Node
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
Axilla
Cserni, G. (2008). Axillary sentinel lymph node micrometastases with extracapsular extension: A distinct pattern of breast cancer metastasis? Journal of Clinical Pathology, 61(1), 115-118. https://doi.org/10.1136/jcp.2007.047357
Axillary sentinel lymph node micrometastases with extracapsular extension : A distinct pattern of breast cancer metastasis? / Cserni, G.
In: Journal of Clinical Pathology, Vol. 61, No. 1, 01.2008, p. 115-118.
Cserni, G 2008, 'Axillary sentinel lymph node micrometastases with extracapsular extension: A distinct pattern of breast cancer metastasis?', Journal of Clinical Pathology, vol. 61, no. 1, pp. 115-118. https://doi.org/10.1136/jcp.2007.047357
Cserni G. Axillary sentinel lymph node micrometastases with extracapsular extension: A distinct pattern of breast cancer metastasis? Journal of Clinical Pathology. 2008 Jan;61(1):115-118. https://doi.org/10.1136/jcp.2007.047357
Cserni, G. / Axillary sentinel lymph node micrometastases with extracapsular extension : A distinct pattern of breast cancer metastasis?. In: Journal of Clinical Pathology. 2008 ; Vol. 61, No. 1. pp. 115-118.
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Bunions are a very common toe deformity that affects over 40 percent of adults over the age of 65. Many younger individuals are also plagued with bunion pain and discomfort that is characterized by a painful enlargement of the big toe joint and a pronounced bump on the top or side of the toe. The force of the growing deformity forces the big toe into the second toe causing a variety of problems including pain, discomfort, and blistering.
Bunions tend to grow rather slowly, and you may not notice the potential for problems to develop, so it's important to have your podiatrist take a look. If left untreated, bursitis and arthritis may take hold creating a chronic condition that is much more difficult to treat.
Well fitted shoes with orthotic inserts - it's very important to spend the extra money and get a good pair of properly fitted shoes that have good arch support and wide, deep toe boxes to accommodate padding and inserts.
Night splints - this device is worn to bed and pulls your big toe into a straighter position, while realigning the joints.
Mobility exercises - prevent stiffness by doing exercises like picking up marbles with your toes. Scrunching a towel with your toes is also effective.
If you are experiencing bunion pain and discomfort, see your foot doctor for proper treatment. The podiatrists at Foot Health Podiatry, PLLC, in New York City, NY, are experts in providing the best care for any problems you may be experiencing with your feet and ankles. Sorelis Jimenez, DPM, John W. Fletcher, DPM, and Kamilla Danilova, DPM and the rest of the staff at Foot Health Podiatry, PLLC, are happy to help with any questions or concerns you may have. Check out our Ask The Doctor page for answers to frequently asked questions, and never hesitate to give us a call to talk or make an appointment at 212-845-9991.
The arches of your feet perform an important function—evening out the forces caused by weight-bearing activities before they reach the legs, knees, hips, and back. In fact, one of the major causes of back pain is poor gait mechanics caused by flat feet. Your arch is created by the tendons and tissues that connect the heel to the foot bones, and when these structures function abnormally the arch can fall.
Pain and discomfort—Your arches and heels will be painful, most often upon weight bearing, and your feet will get tired very easily. You may also experience swelling in the sole area, leg and back pain, and trouble standing on your toes comfortably.
Causes—Some people are genetically predisposed to developing flat feet. Other causes are arthritis, nerve problems, broken bones, and issues with ligaments and tendons.
If you are having continuing problems related to flat feet, see your foot doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment. The podiatrists at Foot Health Podiatry, PLLC, in New York City, NY, are experts in providing the best care for any problems you may be experiencing with your feet and ankles. Sorelis Jimenez, DPM, John W. Fletcher, DPM, and Kamilla Danilova, DPM and the rest of the staff at Foot Health Podiatry, PLLC, are happy to help with any questions or concerns you may have. Check out our Ask The Doctor page for answers to frequently asked questions, and never hesitate to give us a call to talk or make an appointment at 212-845-9991.
The deformity called hammertoe causes one or more of your inner toes to become bent at the joint, resembling the shape of a hammer. They can become rigid and painful if left untreated, and corns can develop on top of the toes in response to rubbing against the inside of your footwear.
While this condition has a hereditary tendency, it can be worsened by wearing shoes that are too tight or that otherwise do not fit properly. High arches can contribute to the pressure on the toes, and inflammatory joint diseases such as arthritis can also exacerbate these deformities.
Wide toe box and lower heels—Shoes with a wide toe area and a lowered heel cup can take some of the pressure off of the toes.
Use pads on corns and calluses—Insulating with pads will eliminate the source of friction and help prevent corns and calluses from worsening.
Realignment—Specially designed splints or straps are employed to help straighten out the toes. This works best in the initial stages, when the toe still has some flexibility.
Steroid injections—Can help reduce inflammation.
Orthotic inserts—The imbalance that occurs between the tendon and the muscle of the toe can be controlled with custom made inserts.
If your hammertoes have become extremely rigid and painful, a surgical procedure by your foot doctor may be required to provide relief. The podiatrists at Foot Health Podiatry, PLLC, in New York City, NY, are experts in providing the best care for any problems you may be experiencing with your feet and ankles. Sorelis Jimenez, DPM, John W. Fletcher, DPM, and Kamilla Danilova, DPM and the rest of the staff at Foot Health Podiatry, PLLC, are happy to help with any questions or concerns you may have. Check out our Ask The Doctor page for answers to frequently asked questions, and never hesitate to give us a call to talk or make an appointment at 212-845-9991.
Arthritis can lead to pain and inflammation if symptoms continue to persist. Occurring commonly in the small joints of our bodies, arthritis can become debilitating and restrict our everyday movements. Different treatment options can include using a cold press to reduce inflammation on your joints or using heat therapy to alleviate pain. It is recommended to see a podiatrist first to diagnose your condition. The most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, both of which can affect small joints in your body.
The feet are one of the most common sites for arthritis to occur in the body. If you are struggling with arthritis in your feet or ankles, see one of our podiatrists from Foot Health Podiatry. Our doctors will attend to your foot and ankle needs.
Arthritis is a joint disorder that involves inflammation of different joints in your body, including your feet. Arthritis is often caused by a degenerative joint disease and causes mild to severe pain in all affected areas. On top of this, swelling and stiffness in the affected joints can also be a common symptom of arthritis.
In many cases, wearing ill-fitting shoes can worsen the effects and pain of arthritis. Wearing shoes that have a lower heel and extra room can help your feet feel more comfortable. In certain forms, such as rheumatoid arthritis, the arch in your foot may become problematic. Buying shoes with proper arch support that contour to your feet can help immensely.
Massages can help to temporarily alleviate pain.
It is best to see your doctor for the treatment that is right for your needs and symptoms. Conditions vary, and a podiatrist can help you determine the right method of care for your feet.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office located in New York, NY. We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot care needs.
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