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Coronavirus cases are headed toward an all-time high in America, and while experts believe the Omicron variant may be less severe, especially for boosted people, only one thing is for sure: You don't want to court a COVID infection. There's no way of telling how much it will hurt you. So how can you stay safe, especially with New Year's Eve here? Dr. Anthony Fauci, the chief medical advisor to the President and the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, spoke with Kristen Welker on NBC News. Read on for 5 life-saving pieces of advice—and to ensure your health and the health of others, don't miss these Sure Signs You've Already Had COVID.
Dr. Fauci said stay away from large gatherings. So how many people is too many? "There's no magic number, but when you're dealing with a family gathering in a home where you and the people that are there are vaccinated and boosted, although nothing is a hundred percent risk free, that's a relatively risk free situation. What I was saying we should avoid is a New Year's Eve celebration, where you have 30 or 40 people, and you don't know the vaccine status of many of the people. That's something you really wanna stay away from."
The CDC has decided to shorten the isolation time for a COVID infection from 10 to five days. Why now? "We have so many people simultaneously testing positive. You wanna make sure that particularly among essential workers, that you get people out there much sooner and by much, I mean, cutting it in half saying that five days of isolation then come out and wear a mask for the rest of the time. So you can keep people safe from getting infected from you if you still are infected, but at the same time, getting you back to what might be an essential function in society." But is this in the best interest of public health? Or more of a business decision? "We feel that it is safe to do that. If you look at the chance of getting a transmission in that second half of that 10 day period, it's considerably less than in those first few days. So on balance, if you look at the safety of the public and the need to have society not disrupted, this was a good choice."
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Dr. Fauci promised that half a billion tests would be available for Americans in January, as per President Biden's promise. "We've now made arrangements with the companies that we will be making between 200 and 500 million tests per month. So when the President was talking about the first traunch of that is gonna be coming out in January, but after that, they'll be a continuity of test at an average of 200 to 500 million a month."
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"There's been no decision made on that and it is unlikely that you're gonna see that happen in the foreseeable future. So people have to be careful. Maybe I should be a little more careful when I say it's under consideration. People take the leap and say, well, it's gonna happen tomorrow. Or the next week we consider all options. When we talk about what we need to do for the public health."
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This sounds fascinating! I just finished reading The Undertaking of Lily Chen, and it sounds like there might be some thematic crossover there. Definitely hoping my library has this.
This sounds like a beautiful book. It's so cool as a reader when things resonate with things in your own life.
Haunting sounds like a perfect word for this book.
Sounds like an interesting read – shall make a note of it. I've not read many books by SE Asian writers that are set in the region. There's a copy of Tan Twan Eng's The Gift of Rain that is sitting in my bookshelf waiting to be read.
I've not been to Malacca, neither to Penang nor KL. Would like very much to visit the Malacca and Penang someday though.


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Michael Jackson Estate Calls Sundance Docu "Tabloid Character Assassination"
Just hours after the Sundance Film Festival debut of a documentary that accuses Michael Jackson of sexually abusing young children, the estate of the deceased singer went on the attack.
"Leaving Neverland isn't a documentary, it is the kind of tabloid character assassination Michael Jackson endured in life, and now in death," said the often-litigious estate in a statement released late Friday night. "Conveniently left out of Leaving Neverland was the fact that when Robson was denied a role in a Michael Jackson themed Cirque du Soleil production, his assault allegations suddenly emerged," the estate adds of Wade Robson and his claims of the abuse by the Thriller singer. (read the full statement below)
Michael Jackson Child Sex Abuse Docu Subjects Get Sundance Standing Ovation
With a heavy police presence and few protesters, the two-part Dan Reed directed film premiered on the morning January 25 at Park City's Egyptian Theatre. The film focuses on Jackson accusers Robson and James Safechuck, who claim they were sexually abused by Jackson years and years ago when they were ages 7 and 10.
The visibly moved duo and director Reed received a standing ovation when they took to the Egyptian's main garage after today's incident free screening. All three are expected to show up in Salt Lake City for the screening there on January 26.
Since it was announced earlier this month that Leaving Neverland would open at Sundance, Jackson fans around the world have taken to social media and elsewhere to condemn the documentary. With the constant whiff of legal action in the air, representatives for the estate of Jackson — who died in 2009, four years after being acquitted of seven counts of child molestation and two counts of giving a drug to a 13-year-old boy — slammed Neverland as "just another rehash of dated and discredited allegations."
The estate hasn't yet taken a legal move against the filmmaker, HBO and the UK's Channel 5. The outlets have set a spring debut for the film.
While you wait for that, read the full statement from the Michael Jackson Estate here:
Leaving Neverland isn't a documentary, it is the kind of tabloid character assassination Michael Jackson endured in life, and now in death. The film takes uncorroborated allegations that supposedly happened 20 years ago and treats them as fact. These claims were the basis of lawsuits filed by these two admitted liars which were ultimately dismissed by a judge. The two accusers testified under oath that these events never occurred. They have provided no independent evidence and absolutely no proof in support of their accusations, which means the entire film hinges solely on the word of two perjurers.
Tellingly, the director admitted at the Sundance Film Festival that he limited his interviews only to these accusers and their families. In doing so, he intentionally avoided interviewing numerous people over the years who spent significant time with Michael Jackson and have unambiguously stated that he treated children with respect and did nothing hurtful to them. By choosing not to include any of these independent voices who might challenge the narrative that he was determined to sell, the director neglected fact checking so he could craft a narrative so blatantly one-sided that viewers never get anything close to a balanced portrait.
For 20 years, Wade Robson denied in court and in numerous interviews, including after Michael passed, that he was a victim and stated he was grateful for everything Michael had done for him. His family benefitted from Michael's kindness, generosity and career support up until Michael's death. Conveniently left out of Leaving Neverland was the fact that when Robson was denied a role in a Michael Jackson themed Cirque du Soleil production, his assault allegations suddenly emerged.
We are extremely sympathetic to any legitimate victim of child abuse. This film, however, does those victims a disservice. Because despite all the disingenuous denials made that this is not about money, it has always been about money – millions of dollars — dating back to 2013 when both Wade Robson and James Safechuck, who share the same law firm, launched their unsuccessful claims against Michael's Estate. Now that Michael is no longer here to defend himself, Robson, Safechuck and their lawyers continue their efforts to achieve notoriety and a payday by smearing him with the same allegations a jury found him innocent of when he was alive.

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A recently released report by ForSaleByOwner.com lists Salt Lake City and the Provo/Orem areas among its highest ranking cities.
The report shows Charlotte, N.C., as the fastest-growing market for independent home sellers with year to year growth of 417 percent from June 2006 to June 2007. Orlando is second at 306 percent, followed by Cincinnati (174 percent), Provo/Orem (173 percent), and Salt Lake City (111 percent).
The company's data also shows the Salt Lake metro area ranks 8th nationally for the number of independent home sellers, which accounted for just under 2 percent of sales in the first half of 2007.
New York is number one on the list by a wide margin at 12.7 percent, followed by Chicago (5.1 percent), Washington, D.C. (3.2 percent), Miami (2.6 percent) and Los Angeles (2.3 percent). Rounding out the top 10 are Norfolk, Va., (2.1 percent), Atlanta (2.0 percent), Salt Lake City (1.8 percent), Dallas (1.7 percent) and Tampa, Fla., (1.6 percent).
Data are based on listings on the ForSaleByOwner.com Web site from Jan. 1 through June 30, 2007.
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Afridi to lead Galle Gladiators in inaugural LPL
By Press Trust of India on 12:23 am November 23, 2020 No Comment
KARACHI: Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi will lead Galle Gladiators franchise in the coronavirus-hit inaugural Lankan Premier League (LPL) Twenty20 tournament to be played in Hambantota, Sri Lanka from November 26 to December 16.
Afridi was on Saturday named captain of the Galle Gladiators team, which has been brought by Pakistani businessman, Nadeem Omar who also owns the popular Quetta Gladiators franchise in the Pakistan Super League.
Initially, Omar had announced Sarfaraz Ahmed as captain of Galle Gladiators but he had to alter his decision after the wicket-keeper batsman was named in the Pakistan squad for the tour of New Zealand.
"Afridi will now captain the side since he is the senior-most player in our franchise and has experience of captaincy," Omar said.
Held in the COVID-19 times, the inaugural LPL has been in trouble even before its launch as several leading international players, including Chris Gayle, Faf de Plussis, Liam Plunkett, David Malan, Lasith Malinga, Kamran Akmal, Wahab Riaz,
Mohammad Hafeez and Sarfaraz withdrew from the event because of varied reasons. Pakistan's discarded wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal has also pulled out of the league due to a shoulder injury.
Pakistani players who will be seen in action in the league, include Sohail Tanvir, Mohammad Aamir, Ehsan Ali, Azam Khan, Usman Shinwari and Shoaib Malik.
Left arm pacer Tanvir and Canada batsman Ravinderpal Singh, had, in fact tested positive for COVID-19 soon after reaching Colombo.
Five franchises — Jaffna Stallions, Kandy Tuskers, Galle Gladiators, Colombo Kings and Dambulla Hawks will fight it out for the inaugural LPL trophy
Afridi to lead Galle Gladiators in inaugural LPL added by Press Trust of India on 12:23 am November 23, 2020


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Year after year, breast augmentation consistently ranks as one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures performed. Although there is a minimum age for cosmetic augmentation – 18 for saline implants and 22 for silicone implants – there is technically no upper age restriction for individuals who want to enhance the appearance of their breasts later in life. In fact, many women in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond have received implants to increase the size and improve the shape of their breasts with excellent results.
As opposed to age, the primary factors in identifying good candidates for breast augmentation are generally the patient's health and overall expectations. Those who are relatively healthy, have a low risk for operative complications, and who have a good idea of what can realistically be achieved tend to be good candidates for breast enhancement surgery.
If you are interested in breast augmentation, my advice is to seek the expertise of a board certified plastic surgeon. Following an extensive evaluation of your unique needs and goals, he or she will ultimately be able to determine if breast augmentation would be a safe and effective option for your desires, regardless of your age.


The memories of old disappointments in love will come back to your head, and they can even make you hate Cupid.
Those Cancers who have recently broken up with someone will wonder if love really exists or if it is just a social construction, an invention.
Venus will be there to cheer you up and try to put the pieces of your heart together so that it beats strongly again.
Do you wish to have a good day? Then don't dramatize, and act always thinking twice and keeping a cold mind.
Violence, aggressive behaviors, and whining won't get you anywhere. Wait patiently for things to calm down by themselves.
What expenditure do you have to make that implies a certainly important disbursement and that you are postponing all the time?
Face your monetary liabilities, no matter what it is: taking out insurance, or taking the car in for repair, for instance.
In the end, you'll get better, sooner rather than later, so stop being anxious and making numbers in your brain as if it was a big blackboard.
At work, you have to promote a better connection and relationship with the people that you usually hang out with, those that you consider your friends.
You will sometimes feel puzzled as if you were lost in the middle of nowhere. You better use your compass to find the north so that it doesn't have any bad consequences.
Your appetite may be decontrolled, Cancer, and not because you are really feeling hungry, but because you are bored.
Don't hide in food if you have problems in your life. You will not solve the situation using the plate and the fork.
Anyway, if you can't help it, at least try to choose fruits and vegetables rich in fiber to fill your stomach. That will help you feel satiated.
If there are things that are not working properly around you, make the most to provide real solutions. Also, try to find what are the riskiest circumstances you have to face and always avoid them.


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Tom Thelen
Tom Thelen is the founder of Reset Schools, a nonprofit that partners with K-12 schools to teach mental health skills and resiliency. Since 2012, Tom has spoken at over 800 schools and has been interviewed on NBC, CBS, and FOX. He is the creator of NoBullyingSchools.com, an evidence-based bullying curriculum with a smartphone app and video lessons on bullying, social skills, and student leadership. Tom is also a Certified Trainer in Youth Mental Health First Aid, a program by the U.S. Department of Behavioral Health. In 2005, Tom graduated from Grace Christian University with a bachelor's of science degree and went on to write three books for students including Victimproof, Teen Leadership Revolution, and the upcoming 2020 release: Mental Health 101. He and his wife, Casie, have four children and live in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Learn more about Tom Thelen
Dr. Kirleen Neely holds a PhD in Counselor Education from St. Mary's University. She is a licensed Professional Counselor and an approved Counselor Supervisor. Dr. Kirleen has worked in the mental health field for over twenty years and has been the chief executive officer of Neely Counseling Center since 2001. She currently manages the day-to-day operations of her counseling center and serves as an adjunct professor for St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Kirleen spends a large portion of her time writing, teaching, and speaking to audiences of all ages on issues related to self-esteem and anxiety. She is supported by her husband and two beautiful daughters.
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Dr. Kimberley Orsten Hooge
Dr. Kimberley Orsten Hooge, aka Dr. OH, received her PhD in Psychology, specializing in Cognitive Neuroscience, from Rice University. She loves research, teaching, and all things brain-related, and works as an independent research consultant. She has co-authored numerous publications on topics such as pediatric brain injury, resilience in at-risk youth, and visual perception. She is an adjunct lecturer for The University of Texas at Dallas, and is passionate about educating others about how the brain works. Dr. OH lives in Houston, Texas, with her IT ninja husband, rambunctious toddler daughter, dog Henry, and cats Gandalf and Koxka.
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Dr. Elliot Kagan earned his PhD from the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology at Yeshiva University in New York. As a School Psychologist and a New York State Licensed Psychologist, He specializes in clinical treatment and school-based services. Dr. Kagan worked for many years at Suffern Middle School in New York, where he served as a school psychologist and coordinator for the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program. Since retiring from the school system, he has continued his private practice in counseling and has worked as an independent consultant in the education industry. Dr. Kagan is passionate about finding solutions that support kids, teens, families, educators, and entire school systems.
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Dr. Ashley Johnson
Dr. Ashley Johnson is the founding Executive Director of the Detroit College Access Network (DCAN). DCAN is a network of cross-sector leaders and organizations working together to ensure all Detroit students have the opportunity to attend and complete college. Dr. Johnson also serves as the Director of the Detroit Promise, a scholarship program that ensures all eligible Detroit residents have a tuition-free path to an associate degree, bachelor's degree or technical certificate at participating academic institutions. Dr. Johnson holds a PhD from Michigan State University in K-12 Education Administration with a specialization in Urban Education and a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction.
Caleb S. Boswell, MA, LLPC, has a passion for mental wellness and education! He has extensive experience working with programming that promotes college access and personal development. He is committed to helping students succeed, and strives to assist them with a holistic approach. He has done presentations on mental wellness, and often uses his social media outlets to promote mental wellness and the benefits of therapy with the hashtag #TherapyIsNormal. He is a proud Central Michigan University alum where he double majored in psychology and communications. , and also earned his master's degree in college counseling from Eastern Michigan University.
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Norma Canals
Norma Canals obtained her Master's in Social Work from Fordham University and has been working as a Licensed Social Worker for over 16 years. She has provided drug prevention and grief counseling for middle and high school students, and has led student groups focusing on anxiety and depression. In her current position at Pearl River School District, Mrs. Canals provides critical advocacy and support to students and families from diverse backgrounds who require assistance navigating the education system. She is a Certified Trainer in Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA), and she runs diversity training for both staff and students. Mrs. Canals is passionate about ensuring all students and families have access to education and wellness resources. As a bilingual educator, she is fluent in both Spanish and English.
Kiesha Jackson is an award-winning mental health expert and advocate. As a suicide loss survivor, she turned her personal tragedy into triumph, and created Caleb's Kids. Founded in 2016, Caleb's Kids' mission is to create a transformative educational experience for families focused on mental wellness and preventing suicide completion through innovative and evidence-based program delivery. Kiesha is a proud graduate of The University of Michigan, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, and Central Michigan University where she earned a Master of Science in Health Administration. She is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Bellevue University, where, upon graduation she plans on opening a mental health clinic in the inner city that provides therapy free of charge.
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A Message From Tom Thelen
Hi, I'm Tom Thelen, lead author of Mental Health 101 for Teens. When I was a teen, I was overwhelmed with stress and anxiety. It was coming from everywhere: at school, online, even at home. I felt trapped, so I never talked about my struggles. Thankfully, I connected with my high school English Teacher, Mrs. Burdick. She quickly became my trusted adult – the person I could talk to without feeling judged. She helped me get into counseling, and it was a huge help! The wisdom I learned back then became the seeds of hope that grew in my heart for many years. It wasn't an overnight change, but in time… I became a new person. My relationship with Mrs. Burdick probably saved my life. I know it saved my heart.
That's what we're trying to do with Mental Health 101. We're giving teens the basics, so they will begin opening up to the trusted adults in their lives: their parents, teachers, and mentors.
As a writing team of four authors, we come from different backgrounds and upbringings, but we all have one mission with the book: we're here to give teens absolutely everything we have… every insight, every piece of advice, and every skill we wish we had back when we were young. We hope you'll buy multiple copies of this book, and give it to every teen in your life. They're gonna need it.
Stay in touch for a free preview of the book
Today's teens need a clear roadmap to navigate the difficult challenges of life, relationships, and social media. Mental Health 101 is that roadmap.
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Q: Referencing a library project in AndroidManifest.xml I would like to use Google Play Service as a library project for my app.
I follow the instructions here - http://developer.android.com/tools/projects/projects-eclipse.html#ReferencingLibraryProject
The main question is how do i reference "google-play-services_lib" in the AndroidManifest.xml?
I type this in AndroidManifest.xml but error says (invalid character "-" in activity)
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Anyone can advise? Thanks.

A: You don't need to reference the library in manifest file. If you already followed the steps to reference a library project in this link, then you can directly use the content of the library in your code.

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Autonomous ships - fact or fiction?
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Asia as a travel destinations boasts a long history of civilisations deep rooted in religion and spirituality, plus the blessing of Mother Nature for spectacular white-sand beaches and idyllic sun-kissed islands. Thus, it should come as no surprise that Asia is a wonderful place for travelers to retreat and enjoy some much-needed rest & relaxation away from their daily routines.
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The Mercedes-AMG S 63 4MATIC+
Constantly reinventing itself. Never changing.
New engine, new transmission, new all-wheel drive, new exterior and interior design: On the S 63 4MATIC+, Mercedes-AMG has dramatically honed the driving dynamics and looks further.
For improved performance with significantly reduced fuel consumption, the AMG 4.0-litre V-8 Biturbo engine with cylinder deactivation replaces the previous 5.5-litre V-8 Biturbo. Despite the smaller displacement, the new engine puts out 450 kW (612 hp) and thus exactly 20 kW (27 hp) more than the preceding model.
With a sprint time of 3.5 seconds from zero to 100 km/h, the performance luxury saloon is on par with full-blooded sports cars. The AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9?speed sports transmission replaces the previous 7-speed gearbox. This has enabled more agile response times to be achieved. The fully variable AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel-drive system provides optimal traction.
Modern luxury in the new S-Class is affirmed with the highest quality materials and uncompromising workmanship. All models are fitted with a new radiator grille: the versions with six and eight-cylinder engines sport three twin louvres as well as vertical strips with a high-gloss black finish. The V-12 model variants are fitted with additional chrome-finish vertical strips in the radiator grille. Seven new light-alloy wheels with diameters between 17 and 20 inches have been introduced on the new model.
MULTIBEAM LED headlamps and ULTRA RANGE High Beam turn night into day. The ULTRA RANGE main beams produce the maximum light intensity permitted by law, which results in the brightness of the main beams remaining above the reference value of 1 lux over a distance of more than 650 metres. For the driver, this means a clear improvement of the already excellent lighting performance of current MULTIBEAM LED systems. The Adaptive High-Beam Assist Plus permanently activates the main beams without dazzling surrounding traffic.
In conjunction with the new MULTIBEAM LED headlamps, the S-Class features three distinctive torches of light as an exclusive design element. The front bumper with pronounced air intakes and sporty looks is also new.
The new Mercedes-AMG S 63 4MATIC+ has been transformed with a new engine, new transmission, new all-wheel drive, new exterior and interior design, thereby dramatically honing the driving dynamics and looks further. It is equipped with the new AMG 4.0-litre V-8 Biturbo engine with cylinder deactivation, which replaces the previous 5.5-litre V-8 Biturbo engine. The new engine puts out 450 kW (612 hp) and thus exactly 20 kW (27 hp) more than the preceding model.
With a sprint time of 3.5 seconds from zero to 100 km/h, the performance
luxury sedan is on par with full-blooded sports cars. The AMG SPEEDSHIFT
MCT 9-speed sports transmission replaces the previous 7-speed gearbox, to enable even more agile response times. The fully variable AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel-drive system provides optimal traction.
The S 63 4MATIC+ is fitted as standard with the controllable AMG Performance exhaust system to achieve an even more emotionally appealing sound experience. The infinitely adjustable flaps modulate the exhaust note authentically and directly. The flaps open or close depending on the selected AMG DYNAMIC SELECT driving mode, but can also be controlled individually with a separate button in the AMG DRIVE UNIT on the centre console. In the "Comfort" and "Sport" modes, the low-frequency sound typical of a V-8 emphasises comfort. In "Sport+" it is of a much more emotionally appealing nature.
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It's a sociable place the North Pole, although it's hard to get groups to mix sometimes. Those arctic foxes can be a little snooty and don't like hanging out with the polar bears. You know how it is. But that doesn't stop them all partying up there – it helps keep the chills at bay.
Anyway, being a sociable kind of a guy/bear, Chief Polar Bear has proposed we get a group of friends together to try and crack that lottery jackpot (you're with us, right?). His plan is to join up with 49 of us and form the world's first North Pole Lottery Syndicate. Each player covers the cost of 1 North Pole lottery ticket (each with different numbers of course) and all the tickets are pooled together.
What are the odds of the North Pole Lottery Syndicate hitting the jackpot?
I'm looking forward to seeing your answers again to this one as there were loads of great answers to Question 1.
Look out for my answer here in a couple of days, when I'll also be putting Question 3 to you.
What About Question 1 & Those Prizes?
If you missed the first question, do not despair. You can still answer Question 1 here, where you can also find details about the prizes too.
Wow, we had some very varied answers for this one. There is however only one 100% correct answer to this (but everyone who had a go is still eligible for the prizes).
The important thing to remember when working out your odds/chances is that you simply multiply.
That's why playing in a syndicate can be such a powerful way to improve your chances. Typically it costs you the same or only a little bit more, but you get 50 times the chances of winning. There is a downside in that you have to share of course. But as any syndicate winner will tell you – would you rather have a part-share of the jackpot, or all of nothing..?
It's a common mistake to take the 50 away from the total combinations. That's the wrong approach. So the answer is NOT 13,983,816 minus 50 = 1 in 13,983,766.
Think of a dice. If you guess 2 numbers you have 2 chances of being right. But there are still 6 possible results – they didn't go anywhere. So your odds are 2-in-6.
The other bit that confuses a lot of people is how you 'simplify' that 2-in-6 to be a 1-in-something.
Sorry for the maths lesson but I'll keep it very brief!
All you do is divide both 'sides' by the same thing. In this case by 2 (because 2 / 2 = 1, and you want a 1-in-something). So you divide the other side by 2 as well. 6 / 2 = 3. Which gives you 1-in-3.
So let's apply this to my original question.
First thing, I did throw a sneaky spanner in your works. And Paul was amongst those who spotted my deliberate attempt to trip you up "What's in a word 1 x Chief Polar Bear and 49 of us = 50 of us".
Which means we are actually buying 50 different combinations.
Using our shortcut we simply divide that by 50 to get our answer. 13,983,816 / 50 = 279,676 (to the nearest whole number).
So our chances of winning the jackpot with the North Pole Syndicate are 1-in-279,676.
Or as some of you put it "a lot better".
Congrats to Joe, Col, Eileen, Sandra, Peter, Stewart, Paul and Stephen who got the exact answer. Although many more of you were either very close (tripped up by my Chief Bear + 49) or on the right lines.
Congrats also to Art for being posted to Churchill, Manitoba in the 70's – the polar bear capital of the world 🙂 . Where locals leave their cars unlocked just in case anyone needs a quick escape from a marauding bear (they can be mean when they're hungry, just ask the Chief! Or Art.).
The comments are now open below if you want to discuss further.
Comments and discussion now welcome – be it polar bears, syndicates or tricky maths.
That's great to know honestly. Now I can apply that information to smaller number lotteries. The only problem I see is what if you get an exact 5 number duplicate ticket while playing your QP combinations? I mean as an individual I buy 100 quick pick tickets and one of them is an exact 5 number duplicate? I still only have 99 tickets instead of 100.
Quick picks are not so bad though, despite what certain people say. And the chances of getting a duplicate line are pretty remote.
But if you're buying 100 tickets you would be better off wheeling (aka 'a system entry') – that way you can choose an appropriate win guarantee for the game. It's not a big deal, but it is better than not wheeling, and all these small changes add up (this is the kind of thing we cover in my Strategy Group, which explains the ins and outs of wheeling and includes some software for it too).
OK. Yes i agree that if I'm going to spend that much money i would be better off using a system which btw I looked into Prof William Fosters system as one of the ones you recommended and I do find it useful. But no matter what you do as noted, luck will always have the last say. Multiple systems that cover all the numbers despite only playing a certain amount. Say a 5/39 game. You play 20 of those in a wheel, if one of the 19 remaining comes up in the draw, then you know you have no shot at the jackpot because you didn't cover all the numbers. I like the idea of that but still where the numbers come out is the issue.
Yes, absolutely. Luck will always be the final factor – nothing we can do about that. The best you can do is help luck as far as you can by using good strategy, then simply enjoy playing. Because if you enjoy playing then it's good value for money even when you don't win.
Hi, Um! 276,676 to 1, lets put it into perspective, at those odds it still a bad bet, if you don't have a functional plan that works. I.E. a university did a study on lotteries, through their Science Dept. Their findings were as they expected, lotteries are random. However, during their studies on number frequency, their computer threw up some interesting results, which they did not expect and could not properly explain. (no, nothing mechanical, but something else).
It's a lot better than 13 million to 1 though wouldn't you agree? 🙂 Playing the lottery is not an investment, never will be. Luck will always play the major part in winning, but you can play more wisely than most by applying good Strategy.
At which Univerity was this study? Was it research by students or a Professor (science dept, not the maths dept)?
Hi, I posted, what I thought would be interesting about a university study on Lotteries. You can do what you will with this information, I personally found it interesting, so don't shoot the messenger. It was FYI only. I made no claims that is was valid or relevant. Just that I have never heard of their study before. Is that clearer (LG). I personally have been studying lottery for over 30 years, and many claims made by people, about lotteries, are bogus. We share info, that's how we learn.
All I need are his winning lucky numbers.
I don't entirely disbelieve in using histories to look for trends (see my answer to Q1). But it should be way down the list of priorities, yet it's the first thing most players look for ('miracle prediction software'). You've seen some of my strategy though here on the blog and from my lottery tips emails that you've read. It starts with choosing the right game to play in the first place.
You said to divide the 13 million plus odds by 50 to get new odds. If there are over 13 million COMBINATIONS and you are only playing 50 COMBINATIONS, wouldn't you just subtract 50 from the 13 million?
But it is a common mistake to do it that way – here's why you don't.
To see that subtracting doesn't work, you can calculate the odds for buying all but 1 combination. If you subtract you get 13,983,766 – 13,983,765 = 1, which would be 1-in-1 chance (or 100%, a guaranteed win). But that can't be right because you haven't bought 1 of the combinations.
Similarly if you buy all the combinations, by subtracting you get 13,983,766 – 13,983,766 = 0. And a 1-in-0 chance doesn't make sense.


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The idea of taking an address book application and turning it into a social network isn't new – Plaxo just did it two weeks ago.
Now ZYB, a Danish startup, is using the mobile phone contact list as the center of the network, and the company doesn't have the emotional baggage that still lingers with Plaxo and makes many users hesitant to trust them (I, for one, forgave them long ago).
Zyb first launched in mid 2006 as a service to back up your mobile phone. Through a relatively painless process, users can auto-sync their contacts and calendar to ZYB's servers. It's useful in the event of a lost phone, but the web interface is actually much easier to use to enter new contact and calendar information, too. The service, which is free, has about 200,000 active users (mostly in Europe).
ZYB, realizing that people add most or all of their close friends, co-workers and family as mobile phone contacts, has now built a social network to leverage those connections. You can add anyone on your contact list as a friend, which sends a request to them to add you as well. Users have standard profile pages to add photos, comments, etc. And they can also text/sms in status updates which appear on their profile, and friends can choose to subscribe to those status updates via text as well (very Twitter-like).
ZYB is free to users, although the company says they will eventually add premium services like Outlook-sync for an additional fee.
The basic ZYB service is difficult to use on U.S. mobile phones, although the setup takes only a minute on European phones. U.S. residents can still sign up and use the service, though (as I have done) and simply add contacts manually.
The company is headquartered in Copenhagen, and has a development office with most of its 20 employees in Cambridge. They raised €3 million in funding from Nordic Venture Partners in late 2006.


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COP15: Investors attend the United Nations Nature Summit for the first time
Geopolitical disagreements over a proposed new global nature conservation fund have stymied an agreement at the United Nations' Global Biodiversity Summit in Montreal, but the COP15 event has attracted a new group: investors.
Unlike its more mature cousin, the UN COP27 Last month's climate summit in Egypt, the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity did not usually attract fund managers and business leaders.
But the rising value of natural capital in the world Climate change Forced action across government and industry, combined with a growing understanding of the growing risks to their companies from declining natural resources, has drawn a wider audience to the congregation in Canada.
The strong level of interest from investors was "fresh," said Adam Kanzer, head of oversight at BNP Paribas Asset Management in the US. "Very few investors and very few companies" were previously talking about biodiversity, he said.
"It's hard to talk about the importance of this issue without the person sounding crazy, like a guy in the street holding a sign that says the end of the world is near — and you tend to tune in to these people. But the data is really terrifying."
Several investors said it was their first time attending a biodiversity conference. "I think that applies to the vast majority of investors that I meet here," said Pieter van der Werff, Dutch asset manager Robico, speaking from Montreal, as Summit has been moved from China due to Covid-19.
The World Economic Forum estimated in a 2020 report that more than half of global GDP, or about $44 trillion, is "moderately or significantly dependent on nature." The World Economic Forum report highlighted that construction, agriculture, and food and beverages are the sectors most dependent on nature.
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a video address at the opening of the high-level segment of the COP15 Conference on Biological Diversity © AP
The United Nations scientific body on nature, known as the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, is on site 2019 assessment Millions of animal and plant species are at risk of extinction. It has also estimated that about three-quarters of food crops that depend on animal pollination are at risk.
"It's not just something horrible happening to the environment, but it's a financial risk," Kanzer said. "As confidants, I feel we have an obligation to take care of this."
Montreal negotiators are trying to crack down on the so-called "Paris Agreement for Nature," which consists of a series of national commitments to reverse the damage humans are doing to the natural world.
The talks ran into trouble in the middle of the week after the withdrawal of an African group of 54 countries and several countries in South and Latin America, as well as India and Indonesia, due to the failure of rich countries to provide funding for nature conservation. Negotiations resumed with more than 100 environment ministers arriving in Montreal by the end of the week.
Japan, the European Union, Norway, Switzerland and France are said to be among those countries opposing the creation of a new fund. The COP15 talks are due to conclude by Monday but are widely expected to take additional time due to the division among the countries.
Chinese President Xi Jinping, whose country holds the presidency this year, urged countries to work together to promote "harmonious coexistence between man and nature," in a statement. Address by video link Thursday.
A new frame will replace the so-called Aichi Biodiversity Targets, which was first set in 2010 and named after Japan's Aichi Prefecture. None of these goals has been fully achieved yet.
An important item on Montreal's agenda is whether to require companies to assess and report their dependence on biodiversity – a proposal likely to be implemented by the Nature Financial Disclosures Task Force.
Robeco's Van der Werf said disclosure from the companies was "crucial" to investors looking to invest in sustainable production and reduced exposure to deforestation, among other things.
Sue Armstrong Brown, global director of environmental standards, said companies surveyed by the nonprofit CDP Group, which operates a voluntary disclosure system used by investors, were responding to new, high-level questions about biodiversity set in a recent survey.
About 7,700 companies out of more than 8,800 in the survey provided details. "The vast majority of companies responded without much fanfare," Armstrong-Brown said. "And the numbers who were talking about biodiversity were much higher than the numbers who were taking actual action on the targets. This is the next step."
In a recent report, Goldman Sachs said investing in nature could mean finding companies that contribute directly to conservation efforts, or by investing in companies that reduce or manage biodiversity risks.
Many companies will need to "shift" away from "a lot of the commodities and practices that we have . . . so we're consuming less raw materials and extracting less," said Mary Beth Gallagher, director of engagement at Domini Impact Investments.
"If we reduce the ecosystems we depend on for food, water and air purification, it will eventually affect our businesses. This has relevance across the entire economy."
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L'Euroleague MVP è il premio conferito dalla Euroleague Basketball al miglior giocatore della regular season.

Il premio venne istituito nella stagione 2000-01. Tra il 2001-02 e il 2003-04 il premio venne affiancato dal "Top 16 MVP", riconoscimento conferito al miglior giocatore della fase finale TOP 16 (differente comunque dall'Euroleague Final Four MVP, conferito all'MVP delle Final Four).

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While the figure of Uncle Sam represents specifically the government, Columbiarepresents the United St… That version of the character has endured to the present day. Samuel Wilson was born in Arlington, Massachusetts - known as Menotomy, Massachusetts at the time - on September 13, 1766. The Origins of the Names of the Continents, http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/621/whats-the-origin-of-uncle-sam, The Fascinating Origins of Everyday Things (Part 4), That Time a Russian General Invented Clear Coca-Cola, and Pepsi had One of the World's Largest Navies. The actual origin is by a legend. By using ThoughtCo, you accept our. Support us for more videos like this: http://www.patreon.com/nil Please subscribe, like & share, it helps! It seems that two of his brothers migrated down the east coast, landing in Georgia and went into operating plantations. ThoughtCo uses cookies to provide you with a great user experience. 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As a joke, the worker said "U.S." stood for Uncle Sam, which happened to be the nickname of Sam Wilson. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The federal government. On September 7, 1813, the United States gets its nickname, Uncle Sam. Supposedly a visitor to the plant asked a worker what the inscriptions meant on the cask. He worked as a butcher during the War of 1812. The rations supplied by Samuel Wi… Wilson earned a reputation of honesty and friendliness, and many of Troy's residents referred to him as "Uncle Sam." In fact, the two ended up setting up the business E. & S. Wilson which, among other things, dealt in meat packing. Posted in r/todayilearned by u/Delittle99 • 10 points and 6 comments Home » famous » The real Uncle Sam. 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The famous recruiting image of the Uncle Sam during WWI that depicted a stern Uncle Sam pointing his finger and saying "I want you" was drawn by artist James Montgomery Flagg in 1917. According to Isaac Asimov's Book of Facts, Sam Wilson stamped the letters "US" on meat barrels he prepared for the US Army during the War of 1812.Some workmen interpreted the US for "Uncle Sam" and so the legend grew. Did Uncle Tom's Cabin Help to Start the Civil War? Citizenship and duty went together with Uncle Sam. In the early years of the republic, the country was often depicted in political cartoons and patriotic illustrations as "Brother Jonathan.". Samuel Wilson won the right to supply beef to the American troops. Following the War of 1812, mentions of Uncle Sam in newspapers continued to appear, often in the context of some government business being conducted. During the War of 1812, he supplied food for the American soldiers. The iconic representative of American government is reportedly based on a man named Samuel Wilson who was both a successful businessman and a government official. No one cared how ethnically Black a soldier's hair was—when Uncle Sam was dodging bullets and IEDs in Iraq and Afghanistan. It is thought he delivered food to Valley Forge. Uncle Sam - Sam Wilson Category attest, the American icon Uncle Sam was in fact based on a real man, albeit a rather short, pudgy, beardless one. A contractor named Elbert Anderson was purchasing meat provisions intended for the U.S. Army, and the workers marked the barrels of beef with the letters "E.A. Before long soldiers in the Army heard the joke and began to say their food came from Uncle Sam. If you liked this article, you might also enjoy our new popular podcast, The BrainFood Show (iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, Feed), as well as: Someone should name their kid "Ebeneezer". During World War I the artist James Montgomery Flagg drew a version of Uncle Sam for a military recruiting poster. The Bennington, Vermont, News-Letter published a letter to the editor on December 23, 1812, which contained such a reference: The Portland Gazette, a Main newspaper, published a reference to Uncle Sam the following year, on October 11, 1813: In 1814 many references to Uncle Sam appeared in American newspapers, and it seemed that the phrase had changed somewhat to be less derogatory. Giddyap! Samuel Wilson (September 13, 1766 – July 31, 1854) was a meat packer from Troy, New York, whose name is purportedly the source of the personification of the United States known as " Uncle Sam ". Uncle Sam is based on a real person named Samuel Wilson, who lived in Troy, New York. Uncle Sam was perfectly fine with Black women "being all we can be" when the numbers of solders was on the decline. 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Q: Heroku Aplication error with Google charts I've got Rails app with Google charts. Everything goes very well on localhost, but on Heroku doesn't. Here is a heroku log:
$ heroku logs
2013-03-16T13:37:16+00:00 heroku[web.1]: Process exited with status 1
2013-03-16T13:37:16+00:00 heroku[web.1]: State changed from starting to crashed
2013-03-16T13:47:42+00:00 heroku[web.1]: State changed from crashed to starting
2013-03-16T13:47:43+00:00 heroku[web.1]: Starting process with command `bundle exec rails server -p 35505`
2013-03-16T13:47:45+00:00 app[web.1]:   from /app/config/boot.rb:2:in `<top (required)>'
2013-03-16T13:47:45+00:00 app[web.1]:   from script/rails:5:in `require'
2013-03-16T13:47:45+00:00 app[web.1]:   from script/rails:5:in `<main>'
2013-03-16T13:47:45+00:00 app[web.1]: /app/config/boot.rb:2:in `require': no such file to load -- google_chart (LoadError)
2013-03-16T13:47:47+00:00 heroku[web.1]: State changed from starting to crashed
2013-03-16T13:47:47+00:00 heroku[web.1]: Process exited with status 1
2013-03-16T13:57:51+00:00 heroku[web.1]: State changed from crashed to starting
2013-03-16T13:57:53+00:00 heroku[web.1]: Starting process with command `bundle exec rails server -p 14631`
2013-03-16T13:57:57+00:00 app[web.1]: /app/config/boot.rb:2:in `require': no such file to load -- google_chart (LoadError)
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2013-03-16T13:57:58+00:00 heroku[web.1]: State changed from starting to crashed
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2013-03-16T14:07:58+00:00 heroku[web.1]: Starting process with command `bundle exec rails server -p 40304`
2013-03-16T14:08:00+00:00 app[web.1]: /app/config/boot.rb:2:in `require': no such file to load -- google_chart (LoadError)
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2013-03-16T14:08:01+00:00 heroku[web.1]: State changed from starting to crashed
2013-03-16T14:18:01+00:00 heroku[web.1]: State changed from crashed to starting
2013-03-16T14:18:03+00:00 heroku[web.1]: Starting process with command `bundle exec rails server -p 46534`
2013-03-16T14:18:05+00:00 app[web.1]: /app/config/boot.rb:2:in `require': no such file to load -- google_chart (LoadError)
2013-03-16T14:18:05+00:00 app[web.1]:   from /app/config/boot.rb:2:in `<top (required)>'
2013-03-16T14:18:05+00:00 app[web.1]:   from script/rails:5:in `require'
2013-03-16T14:18:05+00:00 app[web.1]:   from script/rails:5:in `<main>'
2013-03-16T14:18:07+00:00 heroku[web.1]: State changed from starting to crashed
2013-03-16T14:18:07+00:00 heroku[web.1]: Process exited with status 1
2013-03-16T14:28:11+00:00 heroku[web.1]: State changed from crashed to starting
2013-03-16T14:28:12+00:00 heroku[web.1]: Starting process with command `bundle exec rails server -p 12019`
2013-03-16T14:28:16+00:00 app[web.1]: /app/config/boot.rb:2:in `require': no such file to load -- google_chart (LoadError)
2013-03-16T14:28:16+00:00 app[web.1]:   from /app/config/boot.rb:2:in `<top (required)>'
2013-03-16T14:28:16+00:00 app[web.1]:   from script/rails:5:in `require'
2013-03-16T14:28:16+00:00 app[web.1]:   from script/rails:5:in `<main>'
2013-03-16T14:28:17+00:00 heroku[web.1]: Process exited with status 1
2013-03-16T14:28:17+00:00 heroku[web.1]: State changed from starting to crashed
2013-03-16T14:38:18+00:00 heroku[web.1]: State changed from crashed to starting
2013-03-16T14:38:20+00:00 heroku[web.1]: Starting process with command `bundle exec rails server -p 26652`
2013-03-16T14:38:22+00:00 app[web.1]: /app/config/boot.rb:2:in `require': no such file to load -- google_chart (LoadError)
2013-03-16T14:38:22+00:00 app[web.1]:   from /app/config/boot.rb:2:in `<top (required)>'
2013-03-16T14:38:22+00:00 app[web.1]:   from script/rails:5:in `<main>'
2013-03-16T14:38:22+00:00 app[web.1]:   from script/rails:5:in `require'
2013-03-16T14:38:23+00:00 heroku[web.1]: Process exited with status 1
2013-03-16T14:38:23+00:00 heroku[web.1]: State changed from starting to crashed
2013-03-16T14:48:53+00:00 heroku[web.1]: State changed from crashed to starting
2013-03-16T14:48:55+00:00 heroku[web.1]: Starting process with command `bundle exec rails server -p 22351`
2013-03-16T14:48:57+00:00 app[web.1]: /app/config/boot.rb:2:in `require': no such file to load -- google_chart (LoadError)
2013-03-16T14:48:57+00:00 app[web.1]:   from /app/config/boot.rb:2:in `<top (required)>'
2013-03-16T14:48:57+00:00 app[web.1]:   from script/rails:5:in `<main>'
2013-03-16T14:48:57+00:00 app[web.1]:   from script/rails:5:in `require'
2013-03-16T14:48:58+00:00 heroku[web.1]: Process exited with status 1
2013-03-16T14:48:58+00:00 heroku[web.1]: State changed from starting to crashed
2013-03-16T14:58:59+00:00 heroku[web.1]: State changed from crashed to starting
2013-03-16T14:59:01+00:00 heroku[web.1]: Starting process with command `bundle exec rails server -p 25792`
2013-03-16T14:59:04+00:00 app[web.1]: /app/config/boot.rb:2:in `require': no such file to load -- google_chart (LoadError)
2013-03-16T14:59:04+00:00 app[web.1]:   from /app/config/boot.rb:2:in `<top (required)>'
2013-03-16T14:59:04+00:00 app[web.1]:   from script/rails:5:in `require'
2013-03-16T14:59:04+00:00 app[web.1]:   from script/rails:5:in `<main>'
2013-03-16T14:59:06+00:00 heroku[web.1]: State changed from starting to crashed
2013-03-16T14:59:06+00:00 heroku[web.1]: Process exited with status 1
2013-03-16T15:09:13+00:00 heroku[web.1]: State changed from crashed to starting
2013-03-16T15:09:14+00:00 heroku[web.1]: Starting process with command `bundle exec rails server -p 37918`
2013-03-16T15:09:16+00:00 app[web.1]: /app/config/boot.rb:2:in `require': no such file to load -- google_chart (LoadError)
2013-03-16T15:09:16+00:00 app[web.1]:   from /app/config/boot.rb:2:in `<top (required)>'
2013-03-16T15:09:16+00:00 app[web.1]:   from script/rails:5:in `require'
2013-03-16T15:09:16+00:00 app[web.1]:   from script/rails:5:in `<main>'
2013-03-16T15:09:17+00:00 heroku[web.1]: Process exited with status 1
2013-03-16T15:09:17+00:00 heroku[web.1]: State changed from starting to crashed
2013-03-16T15:19:51+00:00 heroku[web.1]: Starting process with command `bundle exec rails server -p 32881`
2013-03-16T15:19:54+00:00 app[web.1]: /app/config/boot.rb:2:in `require': no such file to load -- google_chart (LoadError)
2013-03-16T15:19:54+00:00 app[web.1]:   from /app/config/boot.rb:2:in `<top (required)>'
2013-03-16T15:19:54+00:00 app[web.1]:   from script/rails:5:in `require'
2013-03-16T15:19:54+00:00 app[web.1]:   from script/rails:5:in `<main>'
2013-03-16T15:19:55+00:00 heroku[web.1]: Process exited with status 1
2013-03-16T15:30:16+00:00 heroku[web.1]: State changed from crashed to starting
2013-03-16T15:32:31+00:00 heroku[web.1]: State changed from starting to down
2013-03-21T19:57:52+00:00 heroku[web.1]: Unidling
2013-03-21T19:57:52+00:00 heroku[web.1]: State changed from down to starting
2013-03-21T19:57:54+00:00 heroku[web.1]: Starting process with command `bundle exec rails server -p 20966`
2013-03-21T19:57:56+00:00 app[web.1]:   from script/rails:5:in `<main>'
2013-03-21T19:57:56+00:00 app[web.1]: /app/config/boot.rb:2:in `require': no such file to load -- google_chart (LoadError)
2013-03-21T19:57:56+00:00 app[web.1]:   from /app/config/boot.rb:2:in `<top (required)>'
2013-03-21T19:57:56+00:00 app[web.1]:   from script/rails:5:in `require'
2013-03-21T19:57:57+00:00 heroku[web.1]: Process exited with status 1
2013-03-21T19:57:57+00:00 heroku[web.1]: State changed from crashed to starting
2013-03-21T19:57:57+00:00 heroku[web.1]: State changed from starting to crashed
2013-03-21T19:57:59+00:00 heroku[web.1]: Starting process with command `bundle exec rails server -p 58819`
2013-03-21T19:58:01+00:00 app[web.1]: /app/config/boot.rb:2:in `require': no such file to load -- google_chart (LoadError)
2013-03-21T19:58:01+00:00 app[web.1]:   from /app/config/boot.rb:2:in `<top (required)>'
2013-03-21T19:58:01+00:00 app[web.1]:   from script/rails:5:in `require'
2013-03-21T19:58:01+00:00 app[web.1]:   from script/rails:5:in `<main>'
2013-03-21T19:58:02+00:00 heroku[web.1]: Process exited with status 1
2013-03-21T19:58:02+00:00 heroku[web.1]: State changed from starting to crashed
2013-03-21T19:58:04+00:00 heroku[router]: at=error code=H10 desc="App crashed" method=GET path=/ host=cvut-project-manager.herokuapp.com fwd="5.102.48.3" dyno= queue= wait= connect= service= status=503 bytes=
2013-03-21T19:58:06+00:00 heroku[router]: at=error code=H10 desc="App crashed" method=GET path=/favicon.ico host=cvut-project-manager.herokuapp.com fwd="5.102.48.3" dyno= queue= wait= connect= service= status=503 bytes=

I'm using gem "google_charts", "~> 1.2.0" and I've got
require 'google_chart'

in boot.rb.
In project controller:
.
.
#some minor logic
.
.
GoogleChart::PieChart.new('320x200', "Burndown pie chart",false) do |pc|
  pc.data "Remain", @remain_points.to_i
  pc.data "Done", @done_points.to_i
  @chart =  pc.to_url
end
respond_to do |format|
  format.html # show.html.erb
  format.json { render :json => @project }
end
end

boot.rb:
require 'rubygems'
require 'google_chart'

# Set up gems listed in the Gemfile.
ENV['BUNDLE_GEMFILE'] ||= File.expand_path('../../Gemfile', __FILE__)

require 'bundler/setup' if File.exists?(ENV['BUNDLE_GEMFILE'])

And link to that gem is:
 https://github.com/rudionrails/google_charts

Rails version 3.2.8 with Ruby 1.8.7
So, please, can you tell me, why this works on localhost but not on heroku? Thank you.

A: Finally, I used
gem "googlecharts"

which works pretty well.


In a split second, Audra's life changed for the better. Angel received a call from a birthmother named Sarah on June 19, asking if we'd be able to help her through an adoption plan even if her daughter was born that morning. Sarah had already visited our website and had fallen in love with Audra's profile. Less than 24 hours after the birth, Audra headed to Texas to meet her daughter. Anna Marie was born June 19, 2017, and was able to meet her mom the very next day. Angel is grateful for birthmoms like Sarah that keep adoption as an option even at the last moment, and adoptive parents like Audra that are ready to have their lives changed overnight. Audra adopted in 11 months!
The best adoption stories are born out of love for both the unborn child and the birthmother. TJ and Pauline first connected with Mary in January and spent months supporting her throughout her pregnancy. They first met her in February for dinner, and then attended multiple doctor visits with her throughout the final trimester. They were able to celebrate Mary's birthday and really enjoy their time together prior to delivery. When it came time for Mary to deliver, TJ and Pauline were able to be in the delivery room with her, being the first to greet Kendrick Julian when he entered the world on June 17, 2017. Over the course of their 21-month journey with Angel, TJ and Pauline had multiple failed adoptions, but continued to keep their hearts open to adoption and were able to finally connect with their perfect birthmom.
Congratulations to Thomas and Theresa on the birth of their son, Mason Thomas, born May 25, 2017! Sending all our love to this new family!
While the birth of their son was stressful, we are thankful that April and Matt remained calm through their adoption journey. Birthmother Ranisha contacted Angel with a unique situation: her youngest child had been born at only 25 weeks, and she was expecting her latest pregnancy to follow the same path. Although not due until August, Ranisha gave birth to a baby boy on May 25, 2017. April and Matt were quick to head to Nebraska, where they met their son, Zechariah Barry. Throughout Zechariah's time in the NICU, he was surrounded by the love and support of April and Matt, who never left his side. April and Matt finally received the go ahead to return back home to Alabama, on July 19, 2017, and they sang "Sweet Home Alabama" all the way home. Thank you to Ranisha, who was 100% confident in her adoption plan, and to April and Matt for sticking with Ranisha, Angel, and most importantly, Zechariah!
Birthmother Shatell first reached out to Angel in November 2016 but didn't move forward with a family or adoption plan until March 2017. Robyn and Jaren were able to build a strong relationship with Shatell, even FaceTiming with her during the doctor's appointment that revealed the baby's gender. Robyn and Jaren met their son, Elijah Jaren, shortly after he was born on May 31, 2017. Congratulations to this new Angel family!
On April 4, 2017, Stephanie and Ryan first heard from Angel that their profile had been selected by a birthmother named Kassandra. Much to their surprise, they were headed to Michigan only six days later after their daughter was born! Marlee Rose was born April 12, 2017, and met her adoptive parents shortly after. Stephanie and Ryan were able to spend time with their birthmom and their daughter in the hospital and named Marlee together. Marlee was Kassandra's first choice name and Stephanie and Ryan chose Rose as her middle name. Marlee is a lucky little girl to be loved by so many!
In a whirlwind of a couple days, Hope and Kevin had no idea what to expect from their short and quick connection with Whitney. Located only hours away from Whitney, they were able to be there just after the birth of their son, Benjamin Oliver, born May 28, 2017. Families that are prepared for adoption at a moment's notice make the process that much easier. Wishing nothing but the best to this new family!
Angel assists birthmothers of all different sorts of backgrounds and loves when families are supportive through the adoption process. Birthmother Ashton first contacted Angel in October 2016, but took until January 2017, and the support of her mom to proceed with the adoption process. Both Ashton and her mom felt a connection to Nick and Niki and were able to get to know each other through the remainder of her pregnancy. Baby boy, Sawyer Tuff, was born May 16, 2017, sharing his birthday with another Angel baby! We are over the moon for new parents, Nick and Niki!
When Leila first adopted from Angel in 2011, she was confident it wouldn't be her last adoption. Through multiple failed connections, Leila remained faithful that adoption was meant to bless her family again. While her connection with Fatuma was filled with ups and downs, Leila was always available for her and supportive throughout the pregnancy. Baby girl, Maya Bethany, was born May 16, 2017, and Leila was able to be there for Fatuma's induction. We are ever so grateful for returning Angel families and the love that they provide to birthmothers and their adopted children.
What could be better than one baby? TWO babies! Congratulations to Jayne and Rich on the birth of their twins, Elliott Michael and Elyssa Amanda, born May 25, 2017. Jayne and Rich lived only hours from birthmother Philshonjra, and Jayne was able to be at the doctor's appointment when they found out Philshonjra was having twins! Jayne and Rich were also able to be there for the scheduled C-section of the twins, meeting them right away. We are over the moon excited for Jayne, Rich, and their growing family! Thank you to Philshonjra for trusting Angel throughout the adoption process and being such a positive light to a hopeful family.
Birthmother Leah admitted she was considering adoption for months prior to contacting Angel in early May. She was aware that her due date was right around the corner, but as soon as she read through Staci and Jeremy's profile, she felt at ease with her decision to move forward with adoption. Just 24 hours after first texting with Jeremy and Staci, Leah went into labor. Lucky for Staci and Jeremy, Leah was only hours away from them! Sweet baby girl Abigail Lillian was born May 13, 2017, and was able to spend her first hours in the world surrounded by the love of her birthmom and adoptive parents. From all of us here at Angel, we wish Jeremy, Staci, and Abigail nothing but love and happiness!
Birthmother Freonna contacted Angel on May 8, only to go into labor less than 24 hours later! Thanks to families prepared for adoption, when Freonna selected Heather and Kendra as the adoptive parents to her son, they were ready to go. Heather and Kendra quickly headed to Michigan to meet their son, Jayden, born May 9, 2017. Congratulations to new moms Heather and Kendra!
When Robert and McKenzie first returned to Angel for their second adoption, they had an idea of what to expect from the process. They could not have predicted that the birthmother that selected them would want a closed adoption with zero communication. Robert and McKenzie had only a week to get attorneys and travel plans in place before their son, Corban, was born May 8, 2017. We are grateful for returning Angel families, especially when the process requires an extra push of faith. We know that Robert and McKenzie will always speak highly of Corban's birthmother and we are thankful that Corban's birthmother trusted Angel through her adoption process.
Adoption stories are born out of love for not only a child but a birth family. When Jeff and Jeff were first connected with a young birthmother, they knew they had to welcome her and her mother into their lives with open arms. Initially, they were only in contact with the birthmother's mom, but over time were able to build a relationship with the birthmother as well and visit as a group one weekend. When their birthmother went into labor, Jeff and Jeff were able to be by her side, meeting their daughter Camryn Jean on May 7, 2017. Angel is grateful for adoptive parents that understand that adoption is not only about their growing family, but the family the child is coming from. Congratulations to new daddies Jeff and Jeff on the adoption of their daughter!
Lara and Kevin were first selected by birthmother Lyndsey in April and spent the next month getting to know her and her family. They were able to be there for the birth of their daughter, Morgan Lee, born May 4, 2017! Lyndsey put her faith and trust in all of us, and we are excited to know that a friendship has developed between her and Morgan's adoptive parents. Congratulations to Angel's newest family, Lara, Kevin, and Morgan!
A big congratulations to parents Christopher and Aimee on adopting their son! Christopher and Aimee spent the majority of their birthmother's pregnancy supporting her throughout the adoption process. Jack was born on May 3, 2017. Their birthmom, Darrean, has been such a blessing to them and their new family and we couldn't thank Darrean enough for her strength, courage, and selflessness during this journey. Congratulations again, Christopher and Aimee!
Angel would like to send our congratulations to new dads, Tracy and Michael! Tracy and Michael became proud daddies to baby girl, Lyla Jane, on April 22, 2017. Tracy and Michael spent just a couple of months connecting with birthmother Holly, supporting her through her pregnancy. They met Lyla Jane shortly after she was born, all ready to welcome her into their lives. Lyla is a lucky little girl to have such wonderful, loving dads around her!
Congratulations to Justin and Kristen on the birth of their daughter, Wren! Justin and Kristen spent the months leading up with Wren's birth spending weekends with her birthmother and her family. Wren's birthmother was also adopted as a child and her family was extremely supportive of her throughout her adoption process. Wren was born April 28, 2017, to both an adoptive and birth family that love her so very much. We are grateful for adoptive parents like Justin and Kristen that so graciously opened their arms to an entire family during this process!
Andy and Lisa had almost an entire pregnancy to build a relationship with birthmother Tiffany. They were not only able to visit her, but Tiffany was able to visit Andy and Lisa at their home as well! Over the course of six months, Andy and Lisa remained in constant contact with Tiffany and were a huge part of her support system throughout the adoption plan. Sweet baby Daniel Alan was born April 23, 2017! Andy and Lisa may have waited 18 months for their son, but every trying moment was worth it the minute they met him. Daniel is one lucky little guy to have such a loving adoptive family and birthmother!
After one failed connection, Tony and Susan were ready for the birthmother meant for them. They were open and welcoming to birthmother, Cassie, and supportive of her throughout her pregnancy. When they got word that Cassie was in labor, they headed straight to her side and met Leo Jaxon Julius when he was born on April 19, 2017. We cannot send enough thanks to strong birthmothers like Cassie, and loving adoptive parents like Tony and Susan! We are sending all our love to this new family of three.
Birthmother Rebecca first contacted Angel in November 2016, but took until April 2017 to decide that adoption was the right plan for her. She felt an immediate connection to Tasha and Jeremy. Tasha and Jeremy only spoke with Rebecca a handful of times before she went into labor on April 12, 2017. Tasha and Jeremy met their son, William, shortly after he was born. Tasha and Jeremy had previously adopted with Angel, and we appreciate them being prepared for a quick second adoption! William was adopted in only eight short months! Congratulations to a returning Angel family on growing their family by one more!
A big congratulations to new parents Merissa and Matthew on the adoption of their son, Nico! Merissa and Matthew first spoke with birthmother Megan in January and were able to build a healthy relationship with her throughout the remainder of her pregnancy. Nico Lorenzo was born April 3, 2017, surrounded by the love of his adoptive parents and birth family. Thank you to Megan for her strength during the adoption process, and congratulations again to Merissa and Matthew!
Brian and Katie first connected with birthmother Ashley in September 2016, and stood by her throughout her pregnancy. They were able to be in the delivery room for the birth of Maddox Anthony on January 4, 2017. Prior to revocation passing, Ashley contacted Brian and Katie to let them know that she had a change of heart on the adoption plan. Brian and Katie were very supportive and respectful of Ashley and her decision; they brought Maddox back, allowing Ashley to parent as she wished. In early April, Brian and Katie contacted Angel to let us know that Ashley had reached back out and placed Maddox for adoption in their home! The timing is always right! Adoption is full of emotions and ups and downs, but Brian and Katie's story proves that anything can happen and that the relationship with the birthmother and the respect shown can go a long way. Congratulations to Brian and Katie - we are so proud to call you an Angel family!
Robin and Shannon worked with a number of birthmothers before connecting with the birthmother that was meant for them. They kept their hearts open throughout the entire process. When we presented them with a birthmother who was considering placing her seven-month-old daughter for adoption, Robin & Shannon were ready to move forward! They spent a weekend in early March visiting with the birthmother and her mother and returned weeks later for placement. Robin and Shannon were able to return home in early April, with their daughter Shiloh! Shiloh was born July 29, 2016, but found her way to her adoptive parents March 31, 2017. Thank you to Robin and Shannon for remaining open to all situations! We are grateful for birthmothers that consider adoption, no matter the timing.
When birthmother Tristen first contacted Angel, she initially began working with another family, but circumstances required her to select a new family. When reviewing additional profiles, she felt drawn to Peter and Amy. Peter and Amy were patient with Tristen, allowing her the time and space that she needed. They were able to meet their son, Weston Montgomery, shortly after he was born on March 22, 2017. The wait for Weston may have been a long one, but it was worth it! Congratulations to Peter and Amy, and thank you to birthmother Tristen!
Dustin and Amanda had only a month to get to know Shaelee, but they were able to get to know each other and had a great connection! Dustin and Amanda just made it to the hospital for the birth of their son, Parker Reece, born February 25, 2017. Amanda and Dustin had a long adoption journey, but Parker made every month worth the wait.
Brennan and Alex are the proud new daddies to beautiful baby girl, Hazel Gray! Brennan and Alex spent four months building a relationship with birthmother, Jerika. They were able to visit her in January and attend an ultrasound appointment with her, her mother, and aunt. Hazel Gray was born February 24, 2017, to a world already so in love with her. Brennan and Alex only had to wait 11 months to meet their bundle of joy!
Welcome to the world, Carson Michael! Michael and Linda became proud new parents of their baby boy, born on February 22, 2017. It was just a hop, skip, and jump for them to head to Michigan to finally meet what they had been waiting for. Through ups and downs, Linda and Michael stayed strong with their courage and determination to have a successful adoption, and their dreams came true! Angel Adoption is so very excited for you all!
Truly a story of great friendship and love. Kim and Joe had such an amazing connection with Joseph Raymond's birthmother and it brings us such joy to have led them to her. Joseph was born on February 23, 2017, with a head of hair and the cutest little nose. We are so thankful for being able to grow your family through adoption in just 14 months! Many congratulations to them!
Angel Adoption is excited to announce the birth of Cohen Michael! Cohen was born February 13, 2017, to proud new parents Johnathan and Nikki! While the waiting process was trying at times, Nikki and Johnathan remained confident. Thank you to Nikki and Johnathan's wonderful birthmother for putting her trust in this wonderful family - Cohen is one lucky little guy!


text:
£250m centre brings Proton Beam Therapy to the UK
Partnership offers world-class approach to the treatment of complex cancers
Architects have been appointed to work on the development of a £250m project to bring the world's most-advanced radiotherapy technology to the UK.
Scott Tallon Walker Architects will work with Edward Williams Architects and Tsoi Kobus and Associates on the plans, which are a joint scheme between University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) and The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester.
This partnership has the potential to make a significant difference to the lives of hundreds of patients every year and provides an opportunity for the NHS to become a world leader in paediatric radiotherapy and to gain an international profile in many complex adult cancers
The development in central London will incorporate Proton Beam Therapy (PBT) equipment after the Government this week announced millions of pounds worth of funding to bring the innovative technology to the UK.
A type of radiotherapy, PBT uses a precision high-energy beam of particles to destroy cancer cells. The treatment is particularly suitable for complex childhood cancers; increasing success rates; and reducing side-effects, such as deafness, loss of IQ and secondary cancers. It can also be used to treat brain cancers, head and neck cancers and sarcomas.
Currently patients who would benefit from PBT treatment are sent to medical centres abroad, but, once up and running, the central London service will enable unparalleled access for patients from all across the UK, with around 1,500 people being treated every year.
It is expected that the building will take around five years to complete.
Irradiating healthy tissues in children and teenagers can result in significant long-term effects. PBT significantly reduces the chance of such side effects occurring
Commenting on the plans, Sir Robert Naylor, chief executive of UCLH, said: "This partnership has the potential to make a significant difference to the lives of hundreds of patients every year, particularly children and teenagers. It provides an opportunity for the NHS to become a world leader in paediatric radiotherapy and to gain an international profile in many complex adult cancers."
The service will be delivered from the trust's campus in the heart of the capital where it enjoys a close collaboration with University College London on ground-breaking research projects. The site has direct access to the trust's existing radiotherapy department and will be a stone's throw from the new University College Hospital Macmilan Cancer Centre, which opened this week.
Commenting on the impact PBT will have on cancer services and treatment processes in the UK, Dr Yen-Ch'ing Chang, UCLH lead on the technology, said: "The main advantage is that less normal tissue is irradiated. This is a particular advantage in children and young adults. Irradiating healthy tissues in children and teenagers can result in significant long-term effects, such as problems with growth, IQ, development through puberty, hormone deficiencies and fertility, as well as an increased risk of the development of a second cancer. PBT significantly reduces the chance of such side effects occurring."
We have always said that it is patient outcomes that matter, and to get the best for patients we must always be looking to push the boundaries
And Katie Swain, whose daughter, Matilda, was referred from UCLH to Jacksonville in Florida to undergo PBT treatment, said it would have made a big difference if she had been able to have the procedure in London.
"It would take the pressure off parents and enable children to carry on with a normal school life and have the support of their friends and family close by," she added.
Matilda, five, went to America to be treated for retinoblastoma, a cancer of the eye. Her mother said: "The radiation would have gone into her brain if she had been treated with conventional radiotherapy. It might have affected her IQ or caused additional tumours. The more you can minimise the exposure to radiation, the lower the risk of there being further problems."
Commenting on the Government's investment in PBT, Health Secretary, Andrew Lansley, said today: "Developing a national PBT service is vital to ensuring our cancer facilities are world class. We have always said that it is patient outcomes that matter, and to get the best for patients we must always be looking to push the boundaries.
Once this service is in place, The Christie and UCLH will boast unparalleled cancer facilities. It will mean more patients will be able to get this treatment, including those for whom travelling abroad for long periods is not possible
"In addition to improved success rates, PBT reduces the side effects which patients, particularly children, can suffer as a result of traditional forms of cancer treatment.
"Once this service is in place, The Christie and UCLH will boast unparalleled cancer facilities. It will mean more patients will be able to get this treatment, including those for whom travelling abroad for long periods is not possible."
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Tsoi Kobus and Associates
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