The main aim of this study was to see if the antilisterial action of lyophilized cell-adsorbed bacteriocin from Lactobacillus curvatus CWBI-B28 might be reinforced by simultaneous treatment with an organic acid or salt. Slices of raw pork (lean bacon) inoculated with Listeria monocytogenes (at 102 cfu/g meat) were either vacuum packaged directly and stored at 4°C or treated prior to packaging with a solution containing either lyophilized cell-adsorbed bacteriocin from Lactobacillus curvatus CWBI-B28 (at 1 g/100 mL), an organic acid or salt, or both. The organic acids/salts used were acetic acid, lactic acid, sodium acetate, sodium diacetate, potassium sorbate, and potassium benzoate and the concentrations of the corresponding solutions were calculated so as to treat each slice with approximately 0.1, 0.3, or 0.5 mg acid/salt. Of the antimicrobials used alone, LCaB had the strongest inhibitory effect (a 1-Log reduction in the Listeria cfu count after two weeks, followed by an increase). In combination with LCaB, three antimicrobials had a much more drastic effect: acetic acid, sodium diacetate, and potassium benzoate. At the highest acid/salt concentration tested in such combinations, Listeria became undetectable after one or two weeks and remained so until the end of the 6-week experiment.
Post-processing contamination of meat by Listeria monocytogenes is one of the greatest meat safety risks . As the HACCP programs applied in the meat industry often appear insufficient to prevent the presence or growth of L. monocytogenes in processed meats, post-packaging hurdle technologies are needed for its control . The idea is to combine two or more hurdles, each of which can only partially inhibit Listeria growth when used alone. One strategy involves treatment with combinations of two or more antimicrobials. For example, the antimicrobial action of lactates can be reinforced by combining them with Origanum vulgare L. essential oil , sorbic acid can synergize with nisin , and organic acids and salts can potentiate the antimicrobial activity of pediocin . Like pediocin, the bacteriocin produced by Lactobacillus curvatus CWBI-B28 is a class IIa bacteriocin (more precisely, it is a sakacin P - Dortu et al.) .
In a model meat system (slices of lean bacon inoculated with Listeria monocytogenes, vacuum packaged, and monitored over a 6-week period of storage at 4°C), research in our laboratory has shown that co-inoculated Lactobacillus curvatus CWBI-B28 can delay but not prevent listerial growth [7,8,9]. In the present work we have focused on the same meat system. Our aim was to evaluate the antilisterial action of lyophilized cell-adsorbed Lactobacillus curvatus CWBI-B28 bacteriocin (LCaB) spread over the meat as an aqueous solution, and to see if certain organic acids or salts might act in synergy with it.
DL-lactic acid (85% w/w syrup), potassium benzoate, potassium sorbate, and sodium acetate were purchased from Sigma- Aldrich (Diegem, Belgium), glacial 100% acetic acid from Mallinkrodt (Dublin, Irlande), and sodium diacetate from Niacet (Niagra Falls, NY, USA). LCaB was prepared in our laboratory as described in .
All solutions used to treat the meat were prepared in sterile distilled water. The 85% DL-lactic acid syrup and 100% glacial acetic acid were diluted 1:100, 3:100, and 5:100 (v/v); potassium benzoate and potassium sorbate were used at 3 g/100 mL; sodium acetate and sodium diacetate were used at 1, 3, and 5 g/100 mL. LCaB was used at 1 g/100 mL. The activity of this solution, determined in arbitrary units (AU) as detailed in  by means of the agar well diffusion assay described by Parente and Hill , was 4267 AU/mL.
Two sets of solutions were prepared: one with each antimicrobial separately and one where each salt or acid was combined with LCaB.
The raw pork meat used in this work was pre-sliced lean bacon (each slices weighed approximately 200 g and its dimensions were 15 x 7 x 1 cm. At the time of purchase and after six weeks of refrigeration in the lab, this meat was tested for the presence of Listeria and was found negative.
Slices were placed on aluminium foil under a biohazard hood and inoculated on each side with 50 μL Listeria monocytogenes suspension (at 2.105 cfu/ml, so as to inoculate approximately 102 cfu per gram of meat). After an hour of adsorption, they were treated on each side with 1 ml antimicrobial solution. First, the solution was deposited on one side of each slice and spread over the surface with a sterile bent glass rod. The slice was left at 4°C for 10 min to allow attachment, and then the same procedure was repeated on the other side. Then, the treated slices were vacuum packaged and stored at 4°C for six weeks.
The meat slices were sampled at regular intervals (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 weeks) during incubation. At each sampling, 20-g samples were taken aseptically from the slices, diluted with 10 mL sterile saline solution (0.85% sodium chloride), and pressed manually in a Stomacher bag to extract as much liquid as possible. This liquid (called the 'meat juice' hereafter) was then used for microbiological (Listeria) analysis.
Growth of the inoculated Listeria strains was determined on the basis of cfu counts after homogenization of 1 mL meat juice in 9 mL peptone water, as described by Katla et al. . A ten-fold dilution series was prepared and 1-mL aliquots were plated. L. monocytogenes was plated on Palcam agar and colonies were counted after incubation for 48-72 h at 37°C.
Each trial was repeated twice and each determination was done in triplicate. Statistical analysis (analysis of variance α = 0.05% and Student's t-test) was done with Excel software.
Figure 1 shows the evolution, during storage at 4°C, of the L. monocytogenes cfu count in raw pork meat treated with a single antimicrobial or left untreated (control). In the untreated samples, the mean Listeria count increased from 102 to 107 cfu/g over the six-week storage period. Samples treated with LCaB alone showed a significant (P<0.05), approximately 90% decrease in the cfu count over the first two weeks, but this was followed by a growth rebound, the count reaching 4.3 x 105 cfu/g by the end of the experiment. All the other antimicrobials proved somewhat inhibitory, the Listeria cfu count increasing 10- to nearly 1000-fold over the first three weeks and stabilizing thereafter. This small but significant negative effect (p<0.05 after the first week) made it interesting to see if one or more of these agents might act synergistically with LCaB to control L. monocytogenes more effectively than any of these agents used alone.
Figure 1: Survival/growth of inoculated Listeria monocytogenes inoculated on untreated pork meat slices (■) and on slices treated with 100 μL cell-adsorbed bacteriocin (cab) at 4267 AU/mL(◾), acetic acid at 5.25 g/100mL (aa5g) (▲), 5.1 g/100 mL lactic acid (La5) (≃), 5 g/100 mL sodium diacetate (sda5g) (≃), 5 g/100 mL sodium acetate (sa5g) (≃), 3 g/100mL potassium benzoate (pb3g) (□), or 3g/100 mL potassium sorbate (s3g) (◊) (3g) prior to vacuum packaging and storage at 4°C. Colony-forming units were counted on PALCAM agar..
Figure 2 shows the evolution, during storage at 4°, of the L. monocytogenes cfu count in raw pork meat co-treated with LCaB and either lactic or acetic acid. The organic acids were each tested at three concentrations: 1.03, 3.08, and 5.14 g/100 mL for lactic acid (abbreviated respectively as La1g, La3g, and La5g in Fig. 2) and 1.05, 3.15, and 5.25 g/100 mL for acetic acid (respectively aa1g, aa3g, aa5g). All of the tests showed a significant (p<0.05) cfu count decrease at the end of week 2, but in most cases this was followed by a growth rebound. The most striking results were obtained with LCaB plus acetic acid at 3.15 and 5.25 g/100 mL: Listeria was undetectable after two weeks in the former case, and after only one week in the latter. With acetic acid at 3.15 g/100 mL, some regrowth occurred after the fifth week, the Listeria count reaching 10 cfu/g by the end of the experiment. This remains two to three Log units lower than with either LCaB or acetic acid used alone.
Figure 2: Survival/growth of inoculated Listeria monocytogenes inoculated on pork meat slices treated with lyophilized cell-adsorbed bacteriocin (cab) and either acetic acid at 1.05 g/100 mL (aa1g)(•) or acetic acid at 3.08 g/100 mL (aa3g) (■) or acetic acid at 5.25 g/100 mL (aa5g) (◊) or lactic acid at 1.02 g/100 mL (La1g)(▲) or lactic acid at 3.08/100 mL (La3g)(●) or lactic acid at 5.1 g/100 mL (La5g)(□) prior to vacuum packaging and storage at 4°C. Colony-forming units were counted on PALCAM agar.
Figure 3 shows the evolution, during storage at 4°C, of the L. monocytogenes cfu count in raw pork meat co-treated with LCaB and either sodium acetate (at 3 or 5 g/100 mL), sodium diacetate (at 3 or 5 g/100 mL), potassium sorbate (at 3 g/100 mL), or potassium benzoate (at 3 g/100 mL). The count initially decreased whatever the treatment, but the effect was slight and brief in the case of sodium acetate (both concentrations) and potassium sorbate (3 g/100 mL). A drastic effect was observed with sodium diacetate: Listeria was undetectable after one week of treatment with the more concentrated solution (5 g/100 mL) and after two weeks when the less concentrated solution was used (3 g/100 mL). In the latter case, regrowth occurred after 5 weeks, the count reaching 5 cfu/g by the end of the experiment. Potassium benzoate at 3 g/100 mL also reduced the Listeria count to below the detection level by the end of week 2, and no growth rebound was observed.
Figure 3: Survival/growth of Listeria monocytogenes inoculated on pork meat slices treated with cell-adsorbed bacteriocin (cab) and either 3 g/100 mL sodium diacetate (sda3g)(•) or 5 g/L sodium diacetate (sda5g)(■) or 3 g/100 mL potassium benzoate (pb3g) (□) or 5 g/100 mL sodium acetate (sa5g) (□) or 3g/mL potassium sorbate (ps3g) (▲) 3 g/100 mL sodium acetate (●) (sa3g) prior to vacuum packaging and storage at 4°C.
Transient inhibition of Listeria monocytogenes by Lactobacillus curvatus CWBI-B28 has been observed previously in the meat system used here . It is due mostly to the bacteriocin produced by the strain, since a bacteriocin-negative derivative of this strain is unable to inhibit Listeria growth [8,9]. Class IIa bacteriocins are known to kill bacteria by forming pores in the bacterial membrane, thus disrupting the proton-motive force and causing ATP depletion . Here, instead of co-inoculating the meat with Lactobacillus curvatus CWBI-B28 cells, we have used a preparation of lyophilized cell-adsorbed bacteriocin. Although an initial 10- fold inhibitory effect was observed after two weeks of storage at 4°C, growth resumed thereafter (Figure 1). Similar results have been reported for L. monocytogenes exposed to broth containing the Class I bacteriocin nisin . The cause of this growth rebound is unclear. One cause may be bacteriocin degradation over the storage period by bacterial or meat enzymes . This hypothesis is supported by the fact that when the plasmid responsible for bacteriocin production in Lactobacillus curvatus CWBI-B28 was introduced into a less proteolytic strain, regrowth was significantly delayed . Another process that might contribute to regrowth is inactivation of the bacteriocin by nonspecific adsorption to lipids in the meat sample, as observed with nisin . Also with nisin, investigators have found resistant mutants to appear over time [16-18].
When tested individually, all of the organic acids and salts investigated here, which are all commonly used as food preservatives [19,20], showed some ability to reduce the growth of Listeria monocytogenes over the six-week storage period (Figure 1). Their effect was quite small, however, since at the end of the six-week storage period and in the best of cases (acetic acid at 5.25 g/100 mL), the listerial cfu count was only one Log unit lower than in the untreated control. According to one mechanism proposed for the antimicrobial action of organic acids [21,22], cell damage is caused by passive penetration of the nondissociated form into the bacterial cell, followed by its dissociation inside the cell. This should lower the internal pH, disrupt the proton-motive force, and inhibit substrate transport . In this perspective, assuming that the pH of the environment of the Listeria cells is close to that of the applied treatment solution, one would expect the acids (acetic acid, lactic acid, diacetate) to have a stronger antilisterial action than the salts. It should be mentioned; however, that the latter can also affect cells by lowering the water activity , and that some salts might exert more specific effects on cell metabolism. Furthermore, as lactic acid dissociates more readily than acetic acid, is less lipophilic, and in the experiment of Figure 1 was used at lower molar concentration (0.57 versus 0.87 M), one would expect it to be less effective than acetic acid. In actual fact, no significant difference was observed between the effects of the tested agents.
Our main question was: can any of these acids/salts synergize strongly with LCaB? The answer is yes. As shown in Figures 2 and 3, acetic acid (at 3.15 and 5.25 g/100 mL), diacetate (at 3 and 5 g/100 mL), and potassium benzoate (at 3 g/100 mL) proved able to render Listeria undetectable for at least three weeks. The similar effect of diacetate and acetic acid is not surprising, since diacetate contains 40% acetic acid. The comparatively low antilisterial activity of sodium acetate suggests that a low pH is essential to the observed effect. How do LCaB and organic acids influence each other's action? The antimicrobial activity of bacteriocins such as nisin, sakacin P, and curvacin A is known to be enhanced at low pH [25,26]. In the case of pediocin, a low external pH has been found to favor the first step in pore formation: binding of the antimicrobial agent to the bacterial membrane . Furthermore, as both LCaB and organic acids act to disrupt the proton-motive force, they might reinforce each other's action at this level. The most surprising result is the strong synergy of LCaB with potassium benzoate, which should somewhat raise rather than lower the pH of the Listeria cell environment. Does benzoate interact directly with LCaB? Does LCaB facilitate entry of benzoate into the Listeria cells? Does benzoate exert a specific action once inside the cells? Answers to such questions must await further study [28,29].
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Both men's and women's hockey teams had finished fourth at the recently concluded Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast.
Hockey India on Tuesday appointed Harendra Singh as the Chief Coach for the Indian Men's Hockey Team – a position he takes over from Dutchman Sjoerd Marijne, who will return back to his responsibility as coach of the Indian Women's Hockey Team. In their most recent outing, India men's hockey team had a disappointing run at the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast as the team finished without a medal losing to England in the bronze medal playoff match. By finishing fourth, India produced their worst showing at the Commonwealth Games since 2006. The women's team, on the other hand, lost to Australia in the semifinals before being spanked 6-0 by England in the bronze medal match to also finish fourth.
Some had questioned Marijne's team selection for CWG and even preparadness for an event of such magnitude. "There were too many young players included for the CWG; that process should have been gradual. Also, since most of us did not play a tournament going before the Games, the lack of match practice was evident. All other teams, including Australia and England, sent full-strength teams for Azlan Shah while we were at the camp. So his planning wasn't up to mark and that's where his inexperience as coach showed," a team member had said.
Harendra, who led the Indian Junior Men's Hockey team to the Junior World Cup title in 2016, was appointed as the Chief Coach of the Women's Hockey team in September 2017. Prior to that, he had led the women's team to their ninth Asia Cup title in Japan last year.
Marijne, 44, had formed quite a formidable unit with the women's team during his first stint. Under the Dutchman, the women's team qualified for the Hockey World League Semi-Final. His first assignment back with the women's side will be the 5th Women's Asian Champions Trophy in Korea starting on May 13.
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The men's team had reassembled in Bangalore last week a fortnight after the Games in Gold Coast. As the camp got underway at the SAI South Centre, Hockey India announced PR Sreejesh as India's skipper up until the end of the year. The veteran keeper regained the responsibility from centre-half Manpreet Singh. Even as his future was being considered, Marijne was back home in Netherlands amid 'visa issues'.


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Francisco de Paula Pessoa (Granja, 24 de março de 1795 — Sobral, 16 de julho de 1879) foi militar e político brasileiro. Foi deputado provincial e senador do Império do Brasil de 1849 a 1879. Por ter sido comboieiro, era conhecido popularmente como senador dos bois.

Biografia
Era filho do capitão-mor Tomás Antônio Pessoa de Andrade e de Francisca de Brito Pessoa de Andrade. Seu pai era português oriundo de Rabaçal, Coimbra, e veio para o Brasil em 1760, estabelecendo-se primeiramente em Sobral, onde viveu como caixeiro, e depois em Granja, onde se casou. Sua mãe, em solteira Francisca de Jesus Mota, era filha do português João de Carvalho Mota, vindo da Bahia, e de Maria Pereira de Abreu. Seu irmão mais velho foi o insurrecto João de Andrade Pessoa Anta, que participou da Confederação do Equador.

Negociante, a princípio na terra natal e depois em Sobral, para onde se mudou em 1819, foi sargento-mor e capitão-mor das antigas ordenanças dessa última localidade. O insucesso da Confederação do Equador fê-lo perder parte dos seus haveres, para restituição dos quais se transportou ao Rio de Janeiro em 1826. Foi então que se pôs em contato com pessoas influentes da Corte, que muito lhe aproveitaram posteriormente. De volta a Sobral, foi eleito presidente da Câmara, membro do Conselho Geral, coronel comandante da Guarda Nacional local, e mais de uma vez vice-presidente da província.

Em 1848, na eleição para preenchimento de duas vagas no Senado, foi um dos mais votados e escolhido por Carta Imperial de 23 de dezembro do dito ano. Problemas de saúde, porém, fizeram-no deixar de frequentar o Senado desde 1864.

Conta-se que quando jovem, Paula Pessoa pediu a Maria, mãe de Jesus, a quem tinha por madrinha, a graça de ferrar dois mil bois por ano, ser senador do Império e viver oitenta anos, objetivos que cumpriu ao longe sua vida. No seu 80º aniversário, ele se apresentou diante da imagem da santa e disse: Minha madrinha, pedi para ferrar dois mil bezerros por ano e o consegui. Para ser escolhido senador do Império e fui. Agora oitenta anos é tão pouquinho. E assim foi-lhe cedido mais quatro anos. Os restos mortais do senador Paula repousam atualmente na Catedral de Sobral.

Casamento e descendência
Casou-se em 16 de maio de 1827, com Francisca Maria Carolina (1807 - 1851), filha do coronel Vicente Alves da Fonseca e de Geracina Isabel de Mesquita, com quem teve:
Vicente Alves de Paula Pessoa (1828 - 1889), senador do Império e jurista;
Antônia Geracina de Paula Pessoa (1832 - 1907), esposa de José Antônio de Figueiredo;
Tomás Antônio de Paula Pessoa (1834 - 1901), magistrado;
Francisco de Paula Pessoa Filho (1836 - 1879), médico e deputado geral;
Maria Luísa de Paula Pessoa (1839 - 1910), esposa de Antônio Joaquim Rodrigues Júnior;
Francisca Maria Carolina de Paula Pessoa (1841 - c. 1870), esposa de João de Albuquerque Rodrigues.

Além destes, Paula Pessoa foi pai (com Maria Francisca) de Leocádio de Andrade Pessoa, nascido em 1824, desembargador do Tribunal da Relação da antiga província do Maranhão.

Mandatos
Deputado provincial - 1835 a 1837
Senador - 1850 a 1879

Homenagens recebidas
 Oficial da Ordem da Rosa,
 Fidalgo-cavaleiro da Casa Imperial,

Senadores do Império do Brasil pelo Ceará
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Militares do Ceará
Coronéis da Guarda Nacional (Brasil)
Oficiais da Imperial Ordem da Rosa
Naturais de Granja (Ceará)
Membros do Partido Liberal (1831)

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ULAN BATOR, March 20 (Xinhua) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Mongolian company Tenuun Gerel Construction LLC on Wednesday signed a loan agreement for 18.7 million U.S. dollars for a solar power plant project with a capacity of 15 megawatts.
"The ADB has provided financial assistance to private sector projects of many countries. The loan agreement for the solar project is the ADB's first co-financing with the Leading Asia's Private Infrastructure Fund (LEAP) in Mongolia's renewable energy sector," Yolanda Fernandez Lommen, ADB country director for Mongolia, said at the signing ceremony.
The construction of the solar power plant called "Bukhug" began in May 2018 and was completed in December, according to Tenuun Gerel Construction.
"I am very happy that our company became the first Mongolian private company which received funding from the ADB," Sukhbaatar Odbaatar, director of the company, told Xinhua.
"Initially, our company built the plant with its own funding. Today, we replaced the money spent on the construction of the plant with the low interest loan from the ADB," Odbaatar said.
The solar power plant started supplying electricity to Mongolia's central grid system since the beginning of this year and it can generate 29.3 million kwh of electricity per year to the country's national power grid, Odbaatar said.
Mongolia currently has around 18 percent of its power generated from renewable energy, including solar and wind. It aims to make renewable energy use account for 20 percent by 2020 and 30 percent by 2030.


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Few fans of modern sci-fi will not recognise the face of Mr Brent Spiner. One of the few who can truly be called a living legend in the world of sci-fi. From the iconic Mr Data in Star Trek: The Next Generation, to Independence Day, from Frazier to Warehouse 13, from The Big Bang Theory to his new webseries Fresh Hell, Brent is a big part of what we here at the Time Warriors love so much. Owen had the honour of chatting to Brent recently…
TW: Was acting something you always wanted to do?
BS: As far back as I can remember I wanted to be an actor. I used to do pratfalls when I was a small boy. An homage to Jerry Lewis, I think.
TW: You have a wonderful singing voice. Was music part of your childhood?
BS: Yes. I had a stepfather between the ages of 6 and 13. He had owned a record store at one time and kept many of his favorite recordings. We listened to them at dinner every night. Sinatra, Rosemary Clooney, Louis Prima, you name it.
TW: You moved to New York and acted in several musicals including Sunday in the Park with George. Was that daunting the first time you did it or did you think, man , I'm living the dream here?
BS: It wasn't really daunting because that's what I'd been trained to do. It was exciting. But, I had a great teacher in high school who directed a musical every year. He was really a sort of genius. I've been in Broadway musicals that weren't as good as the shows we did in high school. So, I was really prepared when I got my first breaks. Of course, working with the likes of Stephen Sondheim was beyond a dream.
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TW: Who were your musical influences?
BS: Truly, everyone I ever listened to. As I said before, Sinatra, who was, of course, the greatest. But I liked Bing Crosby and Perry Como and Roy Orbison and Elvis and, well, I could go on and on.
TW: What gives you the better challenge as an actor, breaking a character down in a script or giving him an additional voice through song?
BS: It's all challenging and fun at the same time. Acting is very ephemeral. You never really know whether you're going to solve all of the problems and come up with something believable and interesting. You just give it your best shot. Acting, singing, it's all the same. A series of problems to be solved.
TW: You are also have great comedy timing as shown in the recent Big bang Theory and Fresh Hell, your new web series. Is comedy a quality you try to being to any role?
BS: Yes. In fact, I don't think I've ever done anything that wasn't seasoned with a little comedy. It's what I do best. Of course, it corresponds to my world view. I see everything as a bit of a comedy.
TW: I have to ask were the cast of Big bang Theory star struck when you came to the show?
BS: You'd have to ask them. They didn't bow or anything. But they were very nice. Remember, Wil Wheaton and Levar had already been there (both starred with Brent in Star Trek: The Next generation as Geordie and Wesley). So, I don't think it was that big a deal to them.
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TW: Threshold was an amazing show, Such a high concept and intelligent story line, way ahead of its time. Were you disappointed it never got the chance to go further?
BS: I think we're going to do another season. It's not written yet, but we have a lot of ideas for it. In fact, we have enough ideas for at least two or three more seasons.
TW: How did Fresh Hell come about? It's very Curb Your Enthusiasm in nature and you play it so well. It's a great examination of the culture of celebrity and fame where you really take yourself to new heights. it's almost docu-drama of a sort with the comedy element like the porn star agent.
BS: It's an idea I'd toyed with for a long time. I met the director, Chris Ellis, and told him about it. He liked it and brought on the brilliant writer, Harry Hannigan. We like to think of it as a sit-trag. It's funny, but it's also painful. And as much as it is about the double edged sword of celebrity, it's really about all of us who've gotten older and feel used up. The character has been kicked out of a fraternity he's always wanted to be in and is desperate to get back to where he once belonged. That's happened to a lot of people. Particularly during these uncertain economic times.
"I see everything as a bit of a comedy."
TW: Is there a chance it could do to a full television series?
BS: I wish. I'd like to have a budget so we could pay the people who work for us. If you know anyone who wants to finance it for tv, send them my way.
TW: In the heckling scene in the theatre you get told to talk like a Borg and engage, all Star Trek references. Was that based on a real life experience?
BS: Not at all.
"I think we're going to do another season [Of Threshold]. It's not written yet, but we have a lot of ideas for it"
TW: How do you relax?
BS: I don't.
TW: Are there any musical roles that you still want to play?
BS: I did a production of "Man of La Mancha" in Los Angeles. It was an extraordinary production. Brilliant director with a brilliant concept. I'd like to do it in New York or London, but the lyricist, who holds the rights, won't give them to me. He doesn't seem to think I'm a big enough star to do it. Shame.
TW: If Brent Spiner became president, what would the first thing you would change about the world?
BS: No more guns. For anyone. If you get caught with one, you go to jail. Humans don't really need to shoot each other. It's not one of the essentials, like food or freedom. And no more genetically modified food.
TW: Would you take part in any reality television like Dancing With the Stars?
BS: Not in the least. Is being on one of those shows a good thing? I don't know maybe if I did, the lyricist of "Man of La Mancha" would give me the rights.
TW: Looking back over your career, what has been the highlight so far?
BS: I've had many. But they all involve the people I've gotten to meet and work with. I've always been a fan, myself. And working with people I've admired has been the biggest thrill.
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I'm writing this column after spending a crisp Tuesday morning on a street corner along with other nonprofit representatives, waving at commuters and reminding them to "give where they live" in conjunction with Colorado Gives Day.
I'll admit that I'm not great at asking for things. I would much rather give. But as someone who has been in nonprofit management for more than two decades, I've long accepted that asking is simply part of the job.
In my short time with Durango Nature Studies, I have asked much from the local community – be it through our online auction, sponsoring Mountainfilm on Tour or supporting our education programs through year-end giving. In return, I have been humbled by the support and generosity, particularly from our local business community.
Anyone who has any affiliation with nonprofit organizations knows that Durango has an ample array of organizations – each with very special niches. I talked with one business owner who admitted to getting more than 60 requests for support during the year. I imagine that is not an isolated case.
We also have an abundance of independently-owned local businesses, and they are integral to making our town special. I've lived in a number of places over my lifetime, and Durango has always stood out when it comes to the number of independent businesses and the strong sense of community. That sense of community has been felt by visiting friends as well. That spirit of community shines during the holiday season, kicked off with Noel Night. By shopping local, we keep our dollars local. Strong businesses help support a strong community. I, for one, will be doing all of my holiday shopping locally.
I also want to make a plug for providing experiences for your loved ones this holiday season. Mountainfilm on Tour brought us films that shared that theme. We have an abundance of great experiences just waiting to be had outside our door in this part of the world. Whether it's recreational, cultural or educational, there are fun things to do and explore almost every day of the week in our community. Some of these experiences may involve expenses, but many do not.
So take the time to truly enjoy all the opportunities right here in our own community and know that by doing so, you are contributing to a strong, vibrant place for everyone.


This week in our time together we explore chapters 4-5 in Strobel's The Case for Christ as we look for verification and corroboration of Jesus outside of the New Testament. While digging in the dirt can be a bit dry (pun intended), it nevertheless sparks excitement into our faith!
"To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps." Peter lays the groundwork in one verse for where he's taking us today…let's follow in Jesus' footsteps!


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Alpers, Oscar Thorwald Johan
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Oscar Thorwald Johan Alpers
Teacher, journalist, writer, poet, lawyer, judge
I tuhia tēnei haurongo e Oscar Alpers, ā, i tāngia tuatahitia ki Ngā Tāngata Taumata Rau i te 1996.
Oscar Thorvald (Thorwald) Johan Alpers was born on 28 January 1867 at Copenhagen, Denmark, the only son of Søren Thorvald Alpers and his wife, Frederikke Emilie Philipsen. His education began in Copenhagen, but after he had spent a year and a half there the family emigrated to New Zealand, arriving at Napier in August 1875 with £14. Søren Alpers, an artist and apparently unsuccessful retailer, struggled financially in New Zealand, never becoming fluent in English and he seems to have worked as a signwriter and cabinet-maker.
Oscar Alpers could not speak a word of English on arrival in New Zealand, and received indifferent education at a denominational school. With the assistance of Wesleyan and Anglican Sunday school teachers he had learnt English by the time he entered the new district school at Napier when it opened in February 1879; by October he had passed through the highest class. By misrepresenting his age as 14 (he was 12) he was appointed a pupil-teacher at the school, initially at a salary of £20 a year.
Alpers proceeded to take every opportunity for self-education, inspired by the headmaster, A. B. Thomson, the inspector of schools, Henry Hill, and perhaps by his mother. He was also doubtless motivated by his family's poverty, having as a young foreigner experienced the uncompromising attitudes of a pioneering, English-speaking settlement. He became a voracious reader of English literature and shook off every sign of a foreign culture. He received a substantial gift for the purchase of books from the former missionary printer William Colenso, and continued to take examinations, generally obtaining the highest marks in Hawke's Bay. In 1883 he started his own night-school for working men and undertook bookkeeping work for local shopkeepers.
Alpers obtained a bursary to attend the Christchurch Training College in 1884 and also enrolled at Canterbury College. He graduated BA in 1887 and was awarded the John Tinline Scholarship in English literature; he used the prize money to buy a cottage for his parents in Napier. In 1889 he completed his MA with first-class honours in languages and literature and was appointed assistant to J. Macmillan Brown, the professor of English. He began teaching at Christchurch Boys' High School in 1890. Journalism, in the form of newspaper and magazine reviews, provided additional income, and by 1891 he was writing leaders for the Press. In 1892, while Macmillan Brown visited England, Alpers acted as his locum tenens. The following year Søren Alpers died, and thereafter Oscar supported his mother, who moved to Christchurch in 1896.
During the summer holidays of 1890–91 Alpers made a tour of Taupō, Rotorua and Whanganui districts. This tour, and in particular a large hui at Parakino, resulted in a continuing exceptional interest in and sympathy for the Māori. Alpers and his fellow traveller, E. W. Roper, produced a series of articles on the trip for the Weekly Press; they were published as Three in a coach in 1891.
Alpers's other recreational interests were literature, the stage, and watching sport – he had a disinclination to participate in physical pursuits himself. He continued with the acting he had begun in Napier, taking many leading roles, always in comedy. His wide circle of friends and correspondents included writers, poets, artists, educators, lawyers and other intellectuals. He gave lectures, took part in public debates and, as an accomplished raconteur, was in demand as a speaker. He enjoyed living to the full and rejoiced in human nature in all its forms and with all its faults. Alpers was impulsive, dashing if not flamboyant, bold and courageous, and had an ability to speak on the spur of the moment on any subject with fluency, force and significance. An effortless mastery of others made him a natural leader and teacher.
A poet of some note, Alpers compiled and published two collections of verse: The jubilee book of Canterbury rhymes (1900) and College rhymes (1923). In 1902, with R. F. Irvine, he published The progress of New Zealand in the century. His chapter on the Parihaka incident was seen as pro-Māori and was attacked violently by the Press. This, and Alpers's vigorous response, ended his connection with the Press, but he continued to contribute to English periodicals.
Alpers studied part time for an LLB, which he completed in 1903. In February 1905 he entered a legal partnership in Timaru with J. W. White. Alpers lived in lodgings while his mother remained in Christchurch. In 1907 he formed a partnership, Alpers and Nicholls, in Christchurch. This was amalgamated with Garrick, Cowlishaw and Company in 1910. Alpers excelled as a trial lawyer. In court, he was impressive, with a powerful voice and command of the English language, and dramatic skills developed over his years on the stage. He displayed, but actually lacked, complete self-assurance.
On 12 September 1911 Alpers married Natalie May Rose, then not quite 21. Now a successful barrister, albeit a little improvident, Oscar had built a magnificent home in Fendalton, on the banks of the Waimairi Stream, where three children were born: Peter, Elisabeth and Antony. For the next 13 years he committed himself to family life and the law. His mother, who had continued to live in his home, died in 1914.
During the First World War Alpers travelled throughout Canterbury, Otago and Southland recruiting, fund-raising and supporting the Red Cross. He was also active in the establishment of the New Zealand Returned Soldiers' Association, and was the first person and one of the few non-servicemen to be elected a life member.
In 1925 Alpers was offered an appointment as the South Island consul for Denmark. He had to decline when he was appointed a judge of the Supreme Court. He was never regarded as, and did not profess to be, a particularly learned jurist. He distinguished himself by a willingness to think independently, and to disregard English and other overseas precedents that conflicted with his own reasoning and morality or his view of what was appropriate to New Zealand. His judgements were characterised by his literacy and wit. He was to serve on the Bench only briefly, being forced by cancer to retire in 1926.
Greatly worried by the prospect of leaving a young widow and three children with few assets other than his home, and with no entitlement to a pension, Alpers dictated the largely autobiographical Cheerful yesterdays to provide funds for his family. It was published posthumously in 1928, initially in a limited edition, with the arrangements for its publication, distribution and sale being organised by his fellow judges and many friends at the Bar. A popular edition followed in 1930.
Oscar Alpers died at his home in Wellington on 21 November 1927. He was buried two days later in the Waimairi cemetery following a graveside service; he described himself as a lapsed Lutheran. He had fully come to terms with his impending death, and in the preceding months had written farewell letters to many of his friends, had chosen his grave site from photographs taken by Christchurch friends, and had arranged and paid for drinks all round for his friends at the Canterbury Club following his burial. Natalie Alpers died in 1969.
Oscar Alpers was unconventional and independent. He was a leader in his several fields of endeavour, a source of inspiration to many of those who encountered him or his writings, and in numerous ways contributed to the development of a civilised and distinctively New Zealand society out of the raw colonial settlement he had encountered on his arrival.
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Oscar Alpers. 'Alpers, Oscar Thorwald Johan', Dictionary of New Zealand Biography, first published in 1996. Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/biographies/3a13/alpers-oscar-thorwald-johan (accessed 20 January 2022)


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Gender inequality and women in the workplace is a hot-button topic. Women have gained much ground in the workplace, but inequality still persists in both pay and position. With International Women's Day 2019, coming up on March 8th, (this year's theme #BalanceforBetter), we spoke to some top female business leaders and authors, who have been...
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'Snake People' Invade the Internet
Sick of all the articles about the younger generation? Popular browser extension changes the word 'millennial' into 'snake person.'
Eric Bailey, 33 years old, created the 'Millennials to Snake People' browser extension to amuse himself.
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The Internet has been saturated for years with videos and photos of cats. This summer, it is also filled with snake people.
For the thousands of Internet users who have downloaded a browser extension called "Millennials to Snake People," any online use of the word "millennial," a common term for people born in the 1980s and 1990s, is automatically changed to "snake person." An extension is a small software program that modifies an Internet browser such as Google 's Chrome or Mozilla's Firefox. Related terms are also altered: "Great recession" becomes "time of shedding and cold rocks," and "Occupy Wall Street" turns into "Great Ape-Snake War."
Web designer Eric Bailey, 33 years old, said he created the extension to amuse himself. "I saw one crazy-titled headline too many," he said. "A lot of these articles speak of [millennials] in terms of this weird, dehumanized, alien phenomenon."
The joke caught on quickly. Mr. Bailey launched the extension for Chrome in April, and others later adapted it for download in Firefox and Apple's Safari. The Chrome extension has nearly 12,000 users, while a competing extension that turns "millennial" into "pesky whipper-snapper" has about 2,000.
Most browser extensions are intended to make the Internet easier to navigate or more functional. Some popular extensions block online advertisements, spell-check emails and compare product prices on different websites.


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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease leading to cognitive deficits, functional impairment as well as behavioral changes. The pathophysiology of AD involves the accumulation of neurotoxic amyloid beta protein (Aβ), in early phases, inducing inflammatory and microglial cascades, mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress. These processes then lead to hyperphosphorylation of the microtubule stabilizing protein tau and formation of neurofibrillary tangles. These changes cause synaptic and neuronal dysfunction by disruption of intracellular signaling and widespread cortical dysfunction. Accumulation of amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles further disrupt synaptic integrity and result in neuronal cell death. Despite these well-defined neuropathological hallmarks, human and animal models demonstrate that amyloid plaque burden and distribution do not correlate with cognitive deficit. Neurofibrillary tangles can exist without neuronal impairment, and it is the synaptic loss and network dysfunction that are thought to be related to cognitive deficit [1–4].


The odor of burning rubber on the road, smoke billowing with each toaster, cars whizzing by at furious speeds, it is pure adrenaline. It is the fantasy of every race enthusiast. When the rate is more, the danger is higher, adrenaline pumps faster than ever and the atmosphere is surreal. Add to it sharp corners and minimal distance to maneuver the car and you have yourself in the world of drifting.
Drifting basically is a driving technique which enables a driver to round off sharp turns keeping a significantly significant rate by a controlled glide of the vehicle around the turn. In this move the rear wheels lose grip and the front wheels point in a direction opposite to the direction of the turn. To make this happen, drivers lower the equipment for increased torque and pull the hand brake while turning the front wheels in the direction opposite the turn.
Drifting gained broad attention for the sheer skill and enthusiasm involved. It had been perfected and practiced intensively by achievement racers, both skilled and non-professional. Rally drivers specifically could get plenty of benefit by using drifting in their agendas.
Drifting has developed as a motor sport with a enormous fan base and dedicated followers.
In actuality, contestants are given scores based on the answer they can evoke from the audience by drifting as close as they can from the inside of the turn. Drivers can also be scored on the basis of the speed, angle and line. Turning at a greater rate and staying in the line automatically entails drifting at a larger angle to the sides of the trail. This also means increased risk, higher scores and obviously a thumping crowd support.
The sight of a line of automobiles drifting around a bend one following the other in excellent sequence is simply breathtaking. When Raccoon Removal is negotiated, engine roaring with extreme power and wheels churning smoke it is difficult not to get into it.
Legitimate drifting aside, road drifting races have been held around the world. Japan and USA prominently feature this listing. However, street racing has actually become a severe problem for law enforcement in such places as Saudi Arabia.
So, 1 slide from an amateur racer and not only can he get hurt, but most of the people standing by viewing can get hurt also. Yet, that is not the only risk involved. Normally there is a bet. Money is enormous, but the cars themselves get placed online.
To get into wandering, I'd suggest entering the race universe and being trained by the better racers. As soon as you feel the wheels slide under you, you will catch the bug. It's all about practice and precision. Get ready to experience plenty of cars rather than get it done while anyone else is about, not when you are just beginning and not till it's possible to keep from breaking up an egg on top of a cone as you drift by at your greatest speed.
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Microsoft Previews Open-Source, Blockchain-Based Decentralized ID Platform
"ION is built with Sidetree technology that will eventually be laid over the top of the Bitcoin Blockchain, though the code is still being developed…"
Microsoft's Identity Division is giving developers a preview of a new digital identification network designed to make decentralized identities more feasible on a global scale. Senior Program Manager Daniel Buchner explained the company's thinking in a blog post announcing the debut of the Identity Overlay Network (ION).
According to Buchner, decentralized identities will give people more ownership of their personal information. Paper IDs like passports and driver's licenses are generally issued by a government agency (or a comparable private organization), which gives that agency the power to dictate who does and does not receive official documentation. Decentralized identities exist on the blockchain independent of any regulatory agency and are highly resistant to censorship.
The problem is that current blockchain networks can only handle a handful (in the tens) of transactions per second. ION is designed to solve those issues of scale, and will theoretically be able to process tens of thousands of operations in the same timeframe. That, in turn, will make ION robust enough to deal with the high volume of identity verification requests that come through modern networks, giving citizens the ability to create and control their own digital identity.
ION is built with Sidetree technology that will eventually be laid over the top of the Bitcoin Blockchain, though the code is still being developed. Microsoft shared its progress to generate constructive feedback and contributions for the open-source project, which is being built and tested with the help of other members of the Decentralized Identity Foundation.
If Microsoft is able to deliver on ION's potential, it would represent a major step forward for decentralized identity technology. In recent years, Microsoft has worked towards decentralized identities through partnerships with companies like MasterCard. Other players like WISeKey and Zighra have also made significant gains in the decentralized identity space.
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Studying visual communication in Paris, a multicultural capital, is a unique and exciting experience. Visart – Paris school of Visual Arts, formerly École d'art Maryse Eloy, is known by professionals of art and graphic design in France. Visart trains the designers of tomorrow, in the areas of the arts, graphic and digital design. The school has now reached a new phase in its development due to the emergence of digital services and networks alongside the internationalization of its students and its network of overseas partnerships. Visarts unique position in the heart of Paris immerses students in a permanent cultural exuberance awakening their curiosity about the world that surrounds them. The ever evolving teaching methods provide a pathway to a highly successful career.
The school awards both Bachelor (3rd year) and Master Of Arts (5th year) degrees. At the end of the 3rd year, students are awarded the degree of 'Concepteur en communication visuelle' recognized by the French State (RNCP – level II). At the end of the 5th year, students are awarded the degree of «Expert du Design Numérique et Interactif» .
Since 2016, Visart has moved into new, large, modern premises bathed in sunlight alongside the Seine River close to the select Beaugrenelle shopping mall and the Eiffel Tower. Visart – Paris School of Visual Arts shares the new premises with Mod'Art International, EIML3 and ECITV4, putting the school in the heart of the leading group of Education in the fields of art, fashion, management, audiovisual and web design.
Learning English is fundamental throughout the courses. The 3rd and 5th year-classes are taught in French or in English. We offer professional contracts or long internships, for all the programs.


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maple syrup, nuts, Pie, tart, walnuts, You Want Pies With That?
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, combine maple syrup, eggs, melted butter and maple extract, mixing well. Stir in walnuts. Set aside to work with phyllo.
Once everything else is ready to go, lay out a cutting board a little larger than your sheets of phyllo. Working quickly, lay out 1 sheet of phyllo and brush with melted butter. Carefully set another sheet over the first and brush with melted butter again. Repeat until you have 5 total sheets of phyllo done in this manner. Using a 3" round cutter, cut circles from the prepared phyllo. You should get ~12 circles.
Push one circle into each whole of a mini-muffin tin to make the shell. I sprayed the tins with pan spray first, just to be safe...but I don't know, it may not have been necessary. I mean, that's a lot of butter! Anyhoo...continue layering the phyllo & butter and cutting until you've done all 20 sheets. You should end up with ~48 little shells. I have a silly number of mini muffin/tart tins, so I was able to make all of these at once. If you don't, then just do them a few at a time, covering the phyllo in between times.
Place the tins in preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until filling looks thick and somewhat set and shells are golden. Cool for a few minutes, and then pop these beauties out. But a word of caution...these are addicting!!! Yes, I succeeded in making mini (not so heavy) tarts, but I immediately commenced in eating enough to make up a whole slice or two of the regular-sized variety. That crisp, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth phyllo shell with just-right maple walnut, gooey goodness nestled inside could be enough to make you groan. I did.
Now this is an incredibly decadent little treat! Since they are so small, I would probably be a lot like you and over do it.
You know how much I love my mini muffin pan. These are awesome. I am printing this out right now. I love it.
Yum, reminds me of baklava!
Looks great! Reminds me of baklava too.
Oh my, these are just gorgeous!
Mmmmmmmmmmm, send me your address NOW! I am on a road trip to snack on those....LOL. OMG....that must have smelled heavenly being baked! BTW, you do know that they make mini phyllo cups premade, right? I hope you were just trying to get rid of the stuff you had! Hmmm, with your chopping broccoli yesterday and these phyllo cups....you giving me some ideas girlie!
I'm like Doggy Bloggy walnuts make my mouth itch too. Why is this! I could use pecans instead???
These are wonderful and are the perfect size!
Awesome idea... Love the replacement of the Pecans with Walnuts and the Corn syrup with Maple syrup. Very nice! They sound amazing!!!
How do you think they would taste with Grand Marnier or Cointreau instead of the extract?
Yummy! Looking forward to the savoury version, hehe.
Yes! These are very baklava-esque...mmmmmmm, baklava!
Denise...you will not be disappointed!
doggy & ungourmet...LOL, but I do know what you mean. There's so few in each little morsel, surely 1won't hurt. But yes Kim...pecans or any nut would probably rock.
JennyMac...um, no! LMAO, I didn't realize that, I like to do things the hard way ;P ...but YES, I am trying to use up what I already have, so I don't feel so bad.
Shane...freakin' amazing! I'll try one of those next time.
Nuts and Filo pastry..Heather, you have read my mind, I love all the pastry stuff...I mean, who could ever resist those heavenly bites?
Girlichef, these look absolutely scrumptious. I'll have to make them as an alterative to the old pecan pie for my hubby. My mouth is watering right now.
Wow, you are killing me with this dessert!!!! Delicious!
Wow, You sure know how to turn nothing into something. These look absolutely decacent!
oh, and those last two photos are definitely something to be proud of!!
Looks like an expensive goodie in a high end bakery!!!
These really do sound heavenly!
dAve...Of course :D do let me know how they turn out!
These look incredibly delicious!! Being mini makes them all the more easier to pop into your mouth! I would grab one every time I passed by.
This is an absolutely wonderful idea - how delicious!
These are way too cute to eat! I bet they were crispy, flaky, sticky and buttery. oooh!
How adorable! I love the idea of these mini tarts and the combo of walnuts and maple syrup sounds excellent!
Holy crap.. does this ever look delicious! LOVE them!
Spectacular! Like baklava (my suggestion) and pecan pie (or walnut pie in this case) all in one! I love it!
I would love to take a whole pan home with me.
This is incredible. Is it for the phyllo dough recipe contest? If it is not, is should be.
Yum! I love maple tarts.
I love anything that comes out of cupcake molds. This is almost like pecan pie but with walnuts...and really that can't be beat.
These are little bites of heaven. I love the sweetness..and they look great too!
These look terrific - like a baklava almost!
I could seriously eat everyone of those things! I need to do what you're doing, get creative and clean out my mess of a freezer.
Strike that, make that freezers. Ugh!
Perfect for a formal event and serve it as an appetizer. I just bookmarked the recipe of those great palate teaser. Yum!
You bake better things from your pantry finds than I do when I plan from start to finish!
I love minis! These look so rich and yummy--great job!
These are so cute and look completely addicting!
These are beautiful! I bet they were delicious!
Mmmm, those look so perfect and guilt-free too (if you can stick to just one or two). Nice job, they're adorable!
It's like a cross between pecan pie and baclava! Yum, rich and decadent! And we have "clean out the fridge" dinners sometimes when we put everything on the table and cook something with it.
Oh how gorgeous! These are amazing! You know, you could have saved the zest of the threatening-to-shrivel orange to add to these... I love this kitchen clearout of yours.
I can't wait to try these next time I have friends over. I love little mini desserts. I'm bookmarking now.


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Microsoft Surface Pro X Review: The ghost of Surface yet to come
It's everything you love about the Surface, but with a bold new vision for the future of Windows PCs
Microsoft's Surface Pro X has been available in Canada for a while. The Redmond, Washington-based company sent over a review unit a couple weeks ago, and I've been using it as my daily driver that whole time. Considering the Pro X's build, the fact it can handle my daily workflow is impressive, to say the least. To grasp why, you must also understand what makes Pro X unique. For the first time since the original — and not great — Surface RT, the Pro X runs on an ARM chipset. It's a custom-made bit of silicon birthed from a joint project between Microsoft and Qualcomm. Called the SQ1, it's inclusion in the Surface Pro X is a testament to how far ARM and Windows have come. The problem is Windows computers have almost always used CPUs from Intel or AMD based on the x86 family of instruction architectures. In other words, almost all the software built to work with Windows was designed to be compatible with x86 processors. Unfortunately, x86 has limits in some areas, such as thermals and power efficiency — things that are increasingly important as we shift into an era of thin, light and always-connected devices. These are areas where ARM processors, typically used in mobile devices like smartphones, potentially offer improvements over x86. Ultimately, it makes sense for PC manufacturers to want to transition to using ARM, especially in lower-cost, more portable devices. However, as the Surface RT demonstrated years ago, Windows and Windows applications don't play nice with ARM.
Frankly, that's what makes the Pro X so important. The success of the Pro X isn't about sales numbers or rave reviews — it's about the future of Windows and the future of Surface. On one side, Google's Chrome OS is squeezing Microsoft in some markets. Thanks to its simplicity, Chrome OS doesn't need much hardware to perform well. Chromebooks dominate the lower end of the portable computing market, as well as key areas like education where it's easy and cost-effective to deploy large volumes of Chrome-powered laptops. On the other side, you've got Microsoft's imminent future. Later this year, the company plans to launch the Surface Duo and Neo, an Android-powered folding smartphone and a new foldable laptop/tablet hybrid running the yet-to-be-released Windows 10X. Although the Neo is supposed to run Intel's Lakefield chip, Microsoft will likely update the hardware before the official launch. At least the Duo will sport an ARM chip — and potentially both devices if Microsoft changes its mind. Windows and ARM needs to happen, and the Pro X is proof it can.
Beyond the above changes, the Pro X is really just like any other Surface. It's impressively portable — but a bit of pain to use on your lap — and great for drawing or jotting down notes. It features Microsoft's Windows Hello facial recognition for quickly unlocking the device, and the webcam is serviceable, but you won't be taking great photos with it. Further, the Pro X includes 2W stereo Dolby Audio speakers that sound fine. They get plenty loud and are clear, but also are nothing to get excited about. An interesting tidbit is that the Pro X includes an eSIM and support for LTE connectivity, courtesy of the SQ1. That means Pro X users can connect their device to cellular services for working on-the-go. Of course in Canada, support for eSIM isn't great. From the 'Mobile Plans' app on the Pro X, I can purchase eSIM data from GigSky or Ubigi, but the costs are quite high. At the moment, it appears you can't connect it with actual Canadian carriers since those that support eSIM ask users to scan a QR code with their device to initiate the connection. There doesn't appear to be an option to do that with the Mobile Plans app on the Pro X — hopefully, that changes in the future.
https://mobilesyrup.com/2020/01/23/microsoft-surface-pro-x-review/
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Traveling is everyone desires . Some of traveller are seeking for the new experience not only the destination that they are concerned about how beautiful it is but also the new experience that makes destination is more valuable and memorable moreover the opportunity to explore the new things which is more important than material things.
Today we would like to introduce a new option to make traveling is more interesting which allow you to feel , to eat , to meet , to try new thing that you have never done it before and it is also an advantageous. It is " volunteer traveling " The purpose of volunteer traveling is not only to visit the tourist destination and keep the memories in the pictures but also going there for getting and sharing the good experiences that you cannot get from ordinary traveling. Volunteers can join in every age, gender, or religion. Traveling both with the group and on your own is fun and very safe. The volunteers are willing to get to know new people and have the like-minded purpose to make society better. You can join them all year round and there are various activities from the mountain to the sea. Let your preference be your guide, we will have a fitting project to suit your needs. By far we are introducing one of the most interesting activities that let you are able to join in on weekend . Are you ready? Let's go!
Reforestation and Building soil houses project of Baan Din Thai volunteer Network is held and cooperated with Phachee Wildlife Sanctuary Suanphung district Ratchaburi province you can either drive to the camp by yourself if you would like to take time for transporting and traveling after finished the camp or take the provided shuttle bus which will cost a little extra money to get there if you are not comfortable to drive or traveling on your own . It is very convenient to meet up at Soi Rangnam King power for getting more information how to get there via directly contact with Baan Din Thai volunteer network.
It takes about 3 hours to get to Phachee Wildlife Sanctuary when you get there The volunteers will be divided into groups to participate in icebreaking games before doing the first mission which is trekking through the forest to find the new place for reforestation by using slingshot to plant Afzelia (doussie) down to the hill which is really challenging and everyone loves it. If you are good at shooting slingshot trust me you name will be remembered for the rest of the camp time.
In the next morning day after absorbing fresh air in the middle of the Wildlife Sanctuary (friendly reminder (it'd better prepare yourself a sleeping bag because it is cold and foggy) the volunteers will build soil house which is really entertaining and very proud to make it (who knows that we are seriously making the house from soil) they will do various duties depend on their interesting and skills such as transferring soil from natural resources ,make it sticky by mixing with water then stumbling , transferring rocks from the river in order to make soil stick together, transferring the wet soil to build up the wall etc. the volunteers are able to rotate to the other sections to learn from practical experience which is very delightful.
Let's pack up and go explore new destinations through volunteering. It is truly unique to get new experiences, to open your point of view, to impress and be impressed by what you are going to make happen for the environment, society, and education. (Not to mention all the unique photo opportunities!) The memories and impact of volunteer traveling will last forever, in more than just the pictures.


Timothy B. Vigil is an American comic book artist, mostly working in the horror/adult genre. His main graphic novel Faust (with co-creator David Quinn) was adapted by Brian Yuzna as the 2001 movie Faust: Love of the Damned. The followup Faust: Book of M, was nominated for the 1999 Bram Stoker Award for Best Illustrated Narrative. He received his first popular exposure for his work on the comic title Grips, published by the defunct publisher Silverwolf Comics.


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using System;

class BullsAndCowsWithArrays
{
    static void Main()
    {
        string guessNum = Console.ReadLine();
        int targetBulls = int.Parse(Console.ReadLine());
        int targetCows = int.Parse(Console.ReadLine());

        bool solutionFound = false;

        // Check all possible 4-digit numbers
        for (int candidate = 1000; candidate <= 9999; candidate++)
        {
            char[] digits = candidate.ToString().ToCharArray();
            if (digits.Length == 4 && digits[0] >= '1' &&
                digits[1] >= '1' && digits[2] >= '1' && digits[3] >= '1')
            {
                char[] guess = guessNum.ToCharArray();
                int bulls = 0;
                int cows = 0;

                // Count the bulls and mark them as unavailable
                for (int i = 0; i < guess.Length; i++)
                {
                    if (guess[i] == digits[i])
                    {
                        bulls++;
                        guess[i] = '*';
                        digits[i] = '@';
                    }
                }

                // Count the cows and mark them as unavailable
                for (int guessIndex = 0; guessIndex < guess.Length; guessIndex++)
                {
                    for (int digitsIndex = 0; digitsIndex < digits.Length; digitsIndex++)
                    {
                        if (guess[guessIndex] == digits[digitsIndex])
                        {
                            cows++;
                            guess[guessIndex] = '*';
                            digits[digitsIndex] = '@';
                        }
                    }
                }

                // Print the configuration if the bulls and cows match the target
                if (bulls == targetBulls && cows == targetCows)
                {
                    if (solutionFound)
                    {
                        Console.Write(" ");
                    }
                    Console.Write(candidate);
                    solutionFound = true;
                }
            }
        }

        if (!solutionFound)
        {
            Console.WriteLine("No");
        }
    }
}

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U.S. automakers push currency provisions in trade deals
U.S. automakers expressed frustration on Tuesday that trade negotiators aren't pushing harder to include currency rules in international trade agreements.
The American Automotive Policy Council (AAPC), which represents the big three auto companies, said they are "alarmed" that the latest round of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) talks in Hanoi have ended without the subject being discussed.
"After 21 rounds of TPP negotiations, we remain alarmed that a key priority for the U.S. Congress has been ignored," said AAPC President Matt Blunt.
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U.S., Japan 'Really Making Efforts' To Strike Deal in Auto Talks, Mori Says
he U.S. and Japan are "really making efforts to strike a deal" as soon as possible in bilateral auto negotiations related to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), Japanese TPP Ambassador Takeo Mori said Sept. 5.
In remarks to reporters following three days of negotiations with acting Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Wendy Cutler in Washington, Mori said that the talks are at the "endgame" stage, but he declined to estimate when they would be concluded.
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Groups Call For Tough Policy on Foreign Currency Manipulation
Leaders from three manufacturing groups held a news conference, calling on Congress, the White House and trade negotiators to get tough on countries engaged in currency manipulation.
China is their primary target, having tied the value of its dollar to the U.S. dollar instead of allowing it to be determined in foreign exchange markets.
They said U.S. manufacturing may be on a post-recession rebound, but it's being undermined by China's, Vietnam's and a handful of other countries' practice of currency manipulation.
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AAPC Reinforces Call for Action on Currency Manipulation
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Manufacturers fight back against currency manipulation
Currency manipulation has a huge impact on manufacturers, says Bill Adler, president of Stripmatic Products Inc. in Cuyahoga Heights. Indeed, the past chairman of the Precision Metalforming Association thinks it's the biggest hurdle U.S. companies face when it comes to competing globally.
"We see and feel the direct impact of lost jobs, lost revenues because of unfair currency manipulation," Adler said.
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Steel Insitute and others ramp up call for currency policy remedies
The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) and allied manufacturing groups today reiterated their call for strong and enforceable currency manipulation disciplines in all future trade agreements, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).
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Currency manipulation must end in order to create jobs in Ohio
American businesses could be hiring more workers today if we ended unfair trade practices used by some of our trading partners. No matter how competitive companies are in Ohio, they struggle to keep up with foreign competitors that are given an unearned advantage because of currency manipulation.
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package org.apache.shiro.guice.aop;

import org.aopalliance.intercept.MethodInvocation;
import org.apache.shiro.aop.MethodInterceptor;
import org.easymock.IAnswer;
import org.junit.Test;

import static org.easymock.EasyMock.*;
import static org.junit.Assert.assertSame;

public class AopAllianceMethodInterceptorAdapterTest {
    @Test
    public void testInvoke() throws Throwable {
        MethodInvocation allianceInvocation = createMock(MethodInvocation.class);
        MethodInterceptor mockShiroInterceptor = createMock(MethodInterceptor.class);
        expect(mockShiroInterceptor.invoke(anyObject(AopAllianceMethodInvocationAdapter.class))).andAnswer(new IAnswer<Object>() {
            public Object answer() throws Throwable {
                return getCurrentArguments()[0];
            }
        });
        final Object expectedValue = new Object();
        expect(allianceInvocation.proceed()).andReturn(expectedValue);

        replay(mockShiroInterceptor, allianceInvocation);

        AopAllianceMethodInterceptorAdapter underTest = new AopAllianceMethodInterceptorAdapter(mockShiroInterceptor);
        Object invocation = underTest.invoke(allianceInvocation);
        Object value = ((AopAllianceMethodInvocationAdapter) invocation).proceed();

        assertSame("Adapter invocation returned a different value.", expectedValue, value);

        verify(mockShiroInterceptor, allianceInvocation);
    }
}


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Cophixalus exiguus é uma espécie de anfíbio, da família Microhylidae. Apenas pode ser encontrada numa área restrita a nordeste de Queensland, na Austrália. É a espécie de anuro de menores dimensões na Austrália.

Morfologia
É uma espécie de dimensões muito reduzidas, atingindo um tamanho de 16-19 milímetros. A superfície dorsal é cinzenta e castanha, com algumas secções pálidas. Nalguns indivíduos, uma larga linha vertical está presente, que se alarga em direcção aos olhos. Os dedos são almofadados e não possuem membranas interdigitais.

Ecologia e comportamento
É uma espécie semi-arbórea, mas normalmente encontrada junto ao solo, entre troncos de árvores e folhas caídas de árvores. Produz vocalizações durante a época de acasalamento, a partir de árvores, a alturas até 1,5 metros. A vocalização de chamamento consiste numa série rápida de cliques. O seu habitat é a floresta húmida, que pode incluir árvores do género Acacia. Apenas pode ser encontrada a norte de Queensland, a Sul de Cooktown. Está isolada geograficamente da maioria das espécie do género onde está incluída.

Cophixalus
Anfíbios da Austrália
Anfíbios descritos em 1969


Congratulations Troy and Heidi! They had a lovely ceremony at St. Gertrude in Madeira and reception at The Gardens of Park Hills. The wedding party had a fun stop at the Holy Grail Tavern between photo stops.


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import { Modal } from './Modal';
export default Modal;
export { modalWithContext } from './modalWithContext';


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Q: How do I protect ContentResolver from being accessed by just any app? Android newbie here.
I'm starting to learn about ContentProviders and I've set up my first ContentProvider which internally accesses a private SQLiteOpenHelper class to read and write data out of my database.
I take it one of the main benefits of ContentProviders is that you put all your data accessing code in the one place and the only time you're supposed to access the database is via ContentResolvers which use the ContentProvider's URI? [correct me if i'm wrong, i just figure that is the case as all the examples put SQLiteOpenHelper as a private class]
So I've recently written an update method in my ContentProvider which clears a column in my database. It looks roughly like this
    @Override
public int update(Uri uri, ContentValues values, String where,
        String[] whereArgs) {
    SQLiteDatabase database = dbHelper.getWritableDatabase();

    int count;
    switch (uriMatcher.match(uri)) {

    case FACT_ID:
        String segment = uri.getPathSegments().get(1);
        count = database.update(TABLE_FACT, values,
                KEY_ID
                        + "="
                        + segment
                        + (!TextUtils.isEmpty(where) ? " AND (" + where
                                + ')' : ""), whereArgs);
        break;
    case CLEAR_DATESEEN:
        ContentValues cv = new ContentValues();
        cv.putNull(KEY_DATESEEN);
        count = database.update(TABLE_FACT, cv, null, null);

        break;

    default:
        throw new IllegalArgumentException("Unknown URI " + uri);
    }

    getContext().getContentResolver().notifyChange(uri, null);
    return count;
}

The CLEAR_DATESEEN bit of the code is the one that clears the column.
This works but I was just wondering, doesn't this mean that any app on the device that calls that URI should be able to clear that column as well? What if I did not want other apps messing with my data?
Is there any way to prevent certain apps or only allow certain apps to be able to call my ContentProvider?

A: Unless you have set-up a special permission and provide that information to other apps (developers), your content provider is accessible only for your app. Please see Content Provider Permissions.

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THUMBPLAY MUSIC LAUNCHES ON iPHONE: BECOMES FIRST ON-DEMAND MUSIC SERVICE ON ALL 3 MAJOR SMARTPHONE PLATFORMS IN U.S
Thumbplay Music Now The Most Widely-Available Service in the U.S. with Apps on iPhone, Android and BlackBerry Smartphones as well as PCs/Macs
NEW YORK – 1 JUNE 2010 – Thumbplay®, the leading provider of mobile entertainment in the U.S., has launched Thumbplay® Music™ (www.thumbplaymusic.com) in the Apple App Store, becoming the first and only on-demand, subscription music service available across the three major platforms in the U.S. — iPhone®, Android™ and BlackBerry® smartphones. This adds the Apple iPhone® and the iPod Touch® to the growing list of devices supported by Thumbplay Music (complete list below). Thumbplay Music is also available as a companion app on PCs/Macs®.
With this announcement, Thumbplay Music is the most widely available cloud-based music service available in the U.S. According to the NPD Group, as of the first quarter of 2010, RIM (BlackBerry), Google (Android) and Apple (iPhone) collectively address 85% of smartphone users in the U.S.*
Thumbplay Music has just under 9 million tracks under license from all major labels and more than 35,000 independent labels. Thumbplay Music is a next generation music service, built by experts in mobile content delivery to serve the rapidly growing market of U.S. smartphone users which is forecasted to grow to 160 million people by 2013.**
Said Evan Schwartz, CEO and Co-Founder of Thumbplay, "For the first time, iPhone, Android and BlackBerry fans ALL have unlimited, on demand access to millions of songs. We are certainly proud to be the first to deliver a service across all three platforms, but it's even more gratifying to have delivered a feature-rich, reliable service that customers in ever-increasing numbers are saying they love."
Thumbplay Music includes its own in-app media player and boasts several compelling features, including:
Unlimited, on-demand access to any artist or album; millions of songs to choose from
Build a personal music collection with Favorites and effortless Playlist creation; auto-sync between smartphone and PC/Mac
Online and offline access: No connection? No problem! Listen to music on the subway or in-flight. Available anytime, anywhere. (Offline access currently only available on BlackBerry devices; coming soon for Android and iPhone.)
Genie for music discovery: Instantly generate customized recommendations from favorite songs
Search: Find music by artist, song, album or genre; includes free previews of all songs
Import existing iTunes® playlists within Thumbplay Music's companion desktop app. With a few clicks, recreate iTunes playlists and have them available on smartphone and PC/Mac.
Free, "no strings attached" three-day trial; subscriptions are then available for $9.99/month.
Thumbplay, which enjoys sustained profitability, has built an award-winning service centered on delivering millions of pieces of mobile content to 95 percent of U.S. devices among every major carrier. Thumbplay is leveraging its existing network of more than 8,000 distribution partners to promote Thumbplay Music.
* NPD's wireless market research of smartphone unit sales to consumers: RIM 36%, Android 28 % and Apple 21%. (Q12010)
** Yankee Group (2009)
Thumbplay, Inc. is the leading mobile entertainment provider in the U.S. Thumbplay Music, the company's cloud-based, streaming music service for smartphones and PCs/Macs, was launched in January 2010 with more than 8 million songs under license. Thumbplay.com features licensed music, video and games from some of the world's largest entertainment companies, including: EMI, Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group, as well as several independent labels and artists and video game companies. Headquartered in New York City, Thumbplay was founded in September 2004. Investors include Bain Capital Ventures, SoftBank Capital, i-Hatch Ventures, Redwood Partners, New Enterprise Associates, Meritech, Brookside Capital Partners and Cross Creek Capital. More information can be found at www.thumbplay.com or at m.thumbplay.com from a mobile phone.
Thumbplay Music is available on the Apple iPhone® and the iPod Touch® with an Operating System of 3 or higher.
Thumbplay Music is available on the following smartphones using the Android™ mobile technology platform with an Operating System of 1.6 or higher: DROID Incredible by HTC™, DROID Eris by HTC™, (Motorola™) Droid™, HTC Nexus One™, HTC® G1™ and the HTC® myTouch™ 3G.
Thumbplay Music is currently available on the following BlackBerry® smartphones: BlackBerry® Tour™ 2 - Bold™ 9650, BlackBerry® Bold™ 9000, BlackBerry® Bold™ 9700, BlackBerry® Curve™ 8900, BlackBerry® Tour™ 9630, BlackBerry® Storm™ 9530, BlackBerry® Storm™ 2 9550, BlackBerry® Curve™ 8520 and the BlackBerry® Curve™ 8530.
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