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I've been finding myself staring into space a lot recently. It's so awesomely huge that it makes my head hurt to think about it too much but thankfully I have beer so it's never too stressful. It's been hard not to think about space, what with real-life Major Tom Chris Hadfield hitting the news with his performance of Space Oddity actually filmed on board the International Space Station! Then the amazing opportunity came up on Kickstarter to back the first publicly accessible space telescope, Arkyd and have a 'selfie' sent up and photographed. In space! Then another opportunity on Kickstarter to support the fantastic band Ananamaguchi in their quest to make even more mind-bendingly colorful beepy awesomeness. What do they have to do with space? See their latest video Endless Fantasy and prepare to be impressed.
Joining the Space Race
I was very excited when brand new Bristol brewery Rocket Science Craft Ales got in touch to see if I wanted to try some of their new beers. Well since they have such a cute logo how could I refuse. After a long day in London seeing the V&A's exhibition celebrating the original Space Oddity, David Bowie, it was fitting to open a nicely chilled bottle of the IO (6.5%ABV) to unwind. Named after one of the moons of Jupiter studded with over 400 active volcanoes, this American IPA has a lot to live up to. It's unfined, unfiltered and unpasturised so it's about as back-to-basics as brewing gets. In the glass, it's cloudy dark amber – not what I was expecting – and the aromas are fresh, sharp citrus and slightly sweet honey with a touch of pine. It's a surprisingly really accomplished American-style pale for such a young brewery – the bitter lemons and grapefruit really hit the taste buds hard making the mouth water and the dryness at the back is so crisp, The acidic pineapple brings a touch of tropical sunshine and there's a little sweetness in the aftertaste like sherbet lemons.
I was most excited about the Jet Black (5.4%ABV) since it's a Cascadian Dark Ale which is one of my current favorite styles. I'm fairly particular about Cascadian Darks and very few fit the bill for me. This was a very promising pour, jet black like it says on the bottle with a lovely lasting whispy head and an aroma like a charred hedgerow. The dark malts give a burnt crust characteristic to the fabulously bitter hop but it's lifted by a delicious fruitiness, like a playful cocktail of lychee and cranberries. This is perfectly balances with deliciously bitter dark chocolate – think of your favourite bar of 80-85% cocoa solids studded with crystals of burnt brown sugar. The finish is wonderfully dry with a bitter-sweetness that's so moreish. I think I'll be strapping on my jetpack and blasting off to Bristol very soon – I gotta get stocked up on these! Impressive for such a new brewery!
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Jessica O'Connell runs to Canadian women's indoor record at Millrose Games
Jessica O'Connell stopped the clock in a Canadian-best eight minutes 46.50 seconds in the women's indoor 3,000 metres on Saturday at the prestigious Millrose Games track and field meet to shatter Megan Metcalfe-Wright's mark by more than two seconds.
Calgary native beats Megan Metcalfe-Wright's mark by over 2 seconds in 3,000 metres
Doug Harrison · CBC Sports · February 10
Calgary's Jessica O'Connell, pictured here, stopped the clock in a Canadian-best eight minutes 46.50 seconds in the women's 3,000 metres at the Millrose Games indoor track and field meet on Saturday, trimming more than two seconds off Megan Metcalfe-Wright's 8:48.56 clocking from the indoor world championships in 2008. (Kevin Light/CBC Sports/File)
Megan Metcalfe-Wright, who has served as an inspiration to Jessica O'Connell on the track, has lost the national women's indoor 3,000-metre mark to her fellow Albertan.
O'Connell, 29, finished third of 10 finishers on Saturday at the prestigious Millrose Games in New York City, stopping the clock in a Canadian-best eight minutes 46.50 seconds, more than two seconds ahead of Metcalfe-Wright's 8:48.56 clocking at the world indoor championships in Valencia, Spain on March 7, 2008.
A 2007 Pan Am Games champion, Metcalfe-Wright won three consecutive Canadian titles outdoors in the 5,000 from 2005 to 2007 and was 15th in the event at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.
On Saturday, the Calgary-born O'Connell defeated 2018 Commonwealth Games champion Aisha Praught-Leer (8:46.60) of Jamaica and 2017 steeplechase world champion Emma Coburn (8:52.27) of the United States, who placed fourth and fifth, respectively.
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American Alicia Monson won Saturday's race in 8:45.97 while teammate Rachel Schneider was second in personal-best 8:46.44.
O'Connell won the women's outdoor 1,500 last June at the Harry Jerome Track Classic in Burnaby, B.C., and twice finished second in the 5,000 inside a month at the Portland Track Festival and Canadian track and field championships in Ottawa.
Canada's Alysha Newman sets new national indoor pole vault record
Gabriela Stafford shatters 2nd Canadian indoor track record in 3 weeks
Seaman returns after 5-year absence
She made her Olympic debut in 2016, placing 26th in the 5,000 at Rio.
O'Connell's Canadian teammate, Rachel Seaman, also shone on Saturday.
Competing at the Millrose Games for the first time in six years, she finished second in the women's mile race walk in six minutes 28.39 seconds.
Rachel Seaman's Olympic pursuit ends with 2 partially torn hamstrings
Now living in San Diego, the native of Peterborough, Ont., has worked her way back from injuries and depression that nearly led the 33-year-old Seaman to quit the sport last year.
She last competed internationally in 2016 before partially tearing both of her hamstrings that forced Seaman to withdraw from the Olympics.
In 2018, her knee pain subsided following orthotic help to correct an imbalance in the length of Seaman's legs, allowing Seaman to set a goal of competing at this year's world track and field championships in late September at Doha, Qatar. She also has an eye on next year's Summer Games in Tokyo.
Other Canadian results on Saturday:
Women's 60m hurdles: Astrid Nyame, fourth (8.34 seconds), Phylicia George, fifth (8.37)
Men's 60 hurdles: Johnathan Cabral, sixth (7.83 seconds)
Men's 3,000: Ben Flanagan, 10th (7:54.40)
Women's 400: Maya Stephens, Fifth (54.52)
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Why are some autocrats and the regimes they lead popular with their societies? Conventional explanations include economic growth, improved governance, and nationalism. To this debate, Lily Tsai brings a new factor: the people's desire to punish officials who engage in corruption and other behaviors that violate the people's shared values, what she calls retributive justice. She argues that in certain times and in certain places—specifically, when and where the political and economic environments are highly uncertain—some people prioritize order and security over individual rights and liberties. In those contexts, punishing wrongdoing "affirms the social order and society's shared moral values" (39) and is essential for creating a sense of stability among the population. When the leaders violate the moral code of public service, the people want to see them punished to restore their faith in the political system. If the top leaders fail to enforce retributive justice, the people will doubt the moral values of their rulers, reducing both public support for the regime and their willingness to participate in a political system that does not reflect their values. …
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The Marina del Rey Symphony pulls out all the stops for Puccini's 'Madame Butterfly'
Soprano Daria Somers and tenor Christian Quilici play Butterfly
and Lt. Pinkerton
"Madame Butterfly" will be a big, bold and beautiful affair when it plays out against the seaside backdrop of Burton Chace Park.
"We have a huge orchestra. We have a huge staff. The costumes are over the top, a huge amount of props. It's a very substantial piece of music and a substantial piece of theater," says Maestro Frank Fetta, artistic director of the Marina del Rey Symphony. "It's probably the biggest thing that's happened at the marina."
Next Thursday, a cast of 35 lifts their voices for a fully-staged production of "Madame Butterfly," Puccini's tragic opera about a Japanese geisha who marries and is then deserted by an American lieutenant.
Ten singers with national and international performance backgrounds will take on the opera's principal roles, including UCLA-trained soprano Daria Somers as Butterfly, award-winning mezzo soprano Nandani Sinha as her servant Suzuki, and dramatic tenor Christian Quilici as Lt. Pinkerton. Director Zeffin Quinn Hollis, a baritone, makes a cameo appearance as The Bonze, a Buddhist priest who is Butterfly's uncle.
"We have really star-quality people in our show," Fetta says.
As well as behind the scenes. Costume designer Alyxx Iannetta is responsible for bringing the era of the opera — early 20th century Japan — to life with vividly colored Japanese kimonos. Sound designer Martyn Claes will be in charge of making sure that every voice in the chorus is heard.
"All the chorus is literally acting on the stage, so all have to be equipped with body microphones. … Every character and chorister will have a number, and those numbers will be transmitted to Martyn so he turns on the right button at the right time," says Fetta. "That's going to be a real tangle of stage directions."
While the opera is being sung in Italian, English subtitles and video footage will be projected onto large screens "so everybody can see it no matter where they're sitting," Fetta says.
Marina del Rey itself serves as a stunning backdrop for the opera, the action of which takes place overlooking Nagasaki Harbor in Japan.
Burton Chace Park is "a perfect setting for the opera to occur," says Fetta. "We have the harbor right there."
In fact, the timing of the performance is such that the sun should be setting by the time that Butterfly and Pinkerton rendezvous for their wedding night, says Fetta.
But the true star of the evening is Puccini's timeless score.
"You're amazed that it could come from the pen of someone," says Fetta. "At our first musical rehearsal, the big ensembles, they just looked at each other and said, 'Oh my God' in utter amazement. After so many times, they're still impressed by how dynamic the music is."
Somers, who will be playing the opera's titular heroine, embraces the physically, vocally and emotionally challenging nature of the role and Puccini's music.
"It's kind of deranged to say it's one of the most fun roles to play, but it really is. She goes on such a journey, and the music is so beautiful, and watching her transform is always so interesting," says Somers, who is looking forward to performing in Marina del Rey where she spent many an Independence Day as a child.
"It's kind of like Hamlet or a Juliet," she says. "The story is so strong from what happens to this woman and her evolution that, really, it tells you what you need to do. … Primarily it's about a young girl growing up and finding her first love and being abandoned and having to make her own way. In essence, it's actually a very universal story."
"I don't think there's anybody that can be immune to this poor Japanese woman marrying this American," Fetta told The Argonaut before this summer season began. "The poignancy and pathos of that theatrical situation — it tugs at your heartstrings, and it's done with this incredibly beautiful music."
"Madame Butterfly" happens at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, at Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey. The concert is free, but parking in the marina can cost $7 to $15. For more information, call (310) 305-9545 or visit marinadelrey.lacounty.gov.
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Public Comments on the Dominion Democracy Suite 4.14-A.1
These comments are very close to what I submitted to the California Secretary of State. There are some minor changes to titles, formatting and numbering for the Web version.
There are several security gaps in the system (sections 1 & 2),
The user interface for the ICE voting system is terrible (Section 5).
1 – INTRODUCTION
1.1 Personal Background
the author of CountedAsCast.org
co-chair of the Voting Rights Task Force
a programmer with more than 30 years of experience
a former senior software consultant for very large corporations.
1.2 Look At The Whole System
I try to look at voting systems as a consultant. How can we deploy well-designed, well-tested, cost-effective systems to work easily and accurately across many counties, large and small, that come under complex and very high stress just a few times a year?
Personnel is important in this kind of a system. There is a small core of dedicated experts in election departments and vendor organizations. There is another level of many thousands of temporary poll workers who receive a minimum of training, often have no computer background, and have to work an exhausting 15+ hour day. Then there are the voters, who in California, mostly vote on long, frustrating ballots, and who expect to be able to walk in and vote, with little or no training necessary. Finally there is a small number of disabled Californians facing extra challenges to vote, but who are willing to do what it takes to overcome those challenges, as they do most of their lives.
1.3 Documents
These comments address the application for certification of the Dominion Democracy Suite 4.14-A.1 with Adjudication 2.4 voting system described here: http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voting-systems/oversight/dominion-voting/.
The staff report is here:
http://votingsystems.cdn.sos.ca.gov/dominion-voting/staff-report.pdf
I shall be referring to the conditional re-approval of Diebold systems on December 31, 2009.
The document refers to the Diebold system. At the time, Premier was the vendor of that system. The conditional re-approval is here:
http://votingsystems.cdn.sos.ca.gov/vendors/premier/premier-11824-revision-1209.pdf
1.4 California Configuration
Please note that the configuration for this system is designed for use in California.
1.5 Styling
At various places in these comments, I use bold styling. This is not for emphasis, but to make various points easier to find in a long document.
2 SECURITY VULNERABILITIES
2.1 SOURCE CODE REVIEWS
The source code reviews are here:
Click to access democracy-suite.pdf
Click to access adjudication.pdf
2.1.1 Insider Attacks
For a long time, my biggest concern with voting systems has been with insider attacks, especially via the source code. This "attack vector" is the most pernicious. This is why I have been in support of disclosed/open source software since 2005. Open source is not enough to ensure the integrity of the system, but it certainly helps to have more and independent programmers inspecting the code.
2.1.2 Backdoors
Section 2.4.5, "Backdoors", of the Adjudication source code review correctly states that "Backdoors are extremely hard to find because a seasoned programmer can obfuscate code to look benign. The ATSEC team would like to stress that, when facing a competent and sufficiently motivated malicious developer, it is extremely difficult to prove that all backdoors in a system have been identified. … A full backdoor analysis is also impractical in a short period of time because a deep understanding of the data structures and code design is required to be able to recognize functionality that is out of place." Given that election systems are mission critical to the formation of our government, California must act as if the code on any system is rigged, because we cannot prove the negative.
2.1.3 Unitialized Variables
A few specific points. Section 3 of both documents refer to unitialized variables:
Democracy Suite, pg. 11, #9
Adjudication pg. 9, #5, #6
This raises a red flag for me because:
1) Unitialized variables are really easy to find and initialize. For example,
var x;
could be initialized with just 2 more characters
2) If not followed carefully, there is the potential for those unitialized variables in a carefully prepared program to be pointing to erroneous data, or worse, function addresses that could trigger malicious code undetected. Unitialized variables should not exist in mission-critical code.
2.1.4 Overflows
With respect to Adjudication issue #8 (pg. 9), and Democracy Suite issue #26 (pg. 15), "No detection of overflows in arithmetic performed on vote counters", while overflows may be very unlikely, given the critical importance of vote counters, every effort should have been made to detect overflows.
2.1.5 Other Vulnerabilities
The Democracy Suite has a series of 14 medium level issues dealing with security (pgs. 12 – 16). Issue # 29 "Poor quality keys" has a high level of severity, again dealing with security. Advanced security is outside my expertise, but just reading these raises red flags.
2.2 RED TEAM REPORT
The red team report is here:
Click to access red-team-support.pdf
2.2.1 Missing Windows Updates
Pages 11-12 ,"Missing Windows Updates":
The table for October, 2014 indicate 78 "critical" and 172 "important updates". These are just the known missing updates. All security updates should be installed and retested. The "critical" MS11-058 (pg. 26) vulnerability in particular needs to be patched. The summary table on page 30 lists 3 medium and 7 high risk issues, of which 4 remain unmitigated.
2.2.2 Red Team Conclusion
The conclusion on page 31 states "A remote user could leverage most of the vulnerabilities across the network to obtain information about the system, voter ballots and results, or gain remote access to the system. If remote access is gained, recovery of user credentials through system memory (RAM) analysis could be executed and used to modify the backend database of the EMS Server." This is a very serious vulnerability.
2.3 RECOMMENDATION
These reports indicate that these systems are vulnerable to insider or outsider attack. Therefore, I recommend that all the security-related conditions applied to re-approval for previous systems (ex: Diebold, 12/31/2009) be applied in this case.
3 IMAGECAST EVOLUTION (ICE)
ICE is the voting system as a ballot marking device and precinct scanner combined into one unit. Dominion deserves special recognition for solving a problem of how to keep ballots private during the transfer from voting machine to scanner. This has been an issue for those not able to handle paper ballots for whatever reason.
3.1 Configuration and Logistics
3.1.1 Physically Large System
The system is physically large, similar in size, though definitely not in function, to a trash bin. It could fit into a SUV with some lifting, but not into the trunk of many cars. Other voting systems and scanners fold down to the size of a suitcase. At that size, some jurisdictions have had the practice of letting precinct captains take one or two with them, for transport to the precinct election morning. This practice poses the "sleepover" problem – allowing access to the voting machine and/or scanner for many hours, providing an opportunity for hacking. In the case of the ICE, some jurisdictions will have to adjust their practices, and deliver the systems by truck or van. While increasing costs, it does reduce the sleepover vulnerability.
3.1.2 Two Scanners Per Precinct
The combination voting system/scanner means that each precinct will need at least two scanners. It can take people using audio recordings 15 to 30 minutes to vote, which would block the scanner. So a second scanner would need to be available for other voters to cast their ballots. A second ballot marking device in the precinct runs contrary to preferred practice in California, where only one system is available for those who need it. (See condition #1 of the 12/31/2009 re-approval of the Diebold system). I do not know if a 2nd ICE ballot marking system can be disabled while leaving the scanner functioning, but that would help. It would be preferable to have a 2nd, standalone scanner available instead of a 2nd combined unit.
How the Secretary wishes to handle these two issues, I will leave up to her excellent judgment.
3.2 200,000 Kinds of Marks
I was told that the ballot marking device has available 200,000 kinds of marks or ways of filling in the ovals to vote, and that the same mark is used throughout an individual ballot. It is not evident to me why one needs so many. Clearly, ballots in different jurisdictions may look different, so some variety is needed. But there is potential for two kinds of problems:
200,000 different marks could potentially be used to identify individual voters. I would call this a low risk, but present.
When you have 200,000 marks to choose from, certain ones could be selected by the ballot marking device as a signal to the scanner on how to count the votes. Probably a low to medium risk, but present.
3.2.3 RECOMMENDATION
A ballot marking device in a precinct should always use the same mark for all voters on all contests. With that, you eliminate issues 1 and 2.
4 BALLOT STYLE LIMITATIONS
Item 'a.' on page 18 of the staff report notes that there are limitations on the number of ballot styles available. The staff report notes this again at the end of their Conclusion, section IV, page 29.
The voting system industry has a long history of misrepresentations. I would note that condition 37 of the 12/31/2009 re-approval of the Diebold system cautions against misrepresenting their systems.
The Secretary should make it clear that failure to include limitations such as the above in their California marketing materials would constitute misrepresentation.
5 ICE VOTING SYSTEM INTERFACE
I'm, sorry. I don't know how to be polite about this. I cannot remember having seen an interface this bad since the mid-80s, with the French Minitel terminal. I shall explain.
The screen is touch sensitive. I saw our assistant use the touchscreen to bring us to the voter's interface. The voter, however, cannot use the touchscreen, which makes the system harder to use.
Voters must use a controller device, somewhat similar to a video game controller. It's called an ATI, "accessible tactile interface". It has yellow left and right arrow buttons on the left; a biggish red X button in the middle; blue up and down arrow buttons on the right; and a green bar on the bottom, marked "Help". The decision to use the controller may have been made for accessibility reasons. However, the failure to develop a touch screen interface for the normal voter makes it harder to use.
It has been a very long-standing practice in the computer industry, evolved from stoplights, for green to mean "go", and red to mean "no". With the ICE, it's the exact opposite. The very first screen I had to work with showed "English" on a green background, and "Espanol" on a red background. My normal expectation was that I was about to select English. After a bit of confusion, I pressed the X on the controller, and got a screen in Spanish, the red one!
Stuck in Spanish, I could not see how to get back to the language selection screen. The assistant pulled out what looked like a small round metal device, and restarted the voting process. The lack of an obvious "back" button is poor design.
The counterintuitive red-green signaling appeared at several other places during voting. Again, I was making mistakes. I am guessing that they wanted the red to match the red X on the controller, but that brings us to another problem. It is also long-standing practice for an X to mean "no", "close" or "cancel". To indicate "OK", "go", or "I want this", one uses the word "OK", or a checkmark, along with the color green. Even a + (plus) button would have been better than an X. Bad design.
ICE attempts to produce a visual copy of an entire side of the paper ballot on screen. The presentation is well done, but inappropriate. Item "b" on page 18 and item "v" on page 25 of the staff report note that the 2005 VVSG version 1.0, section 3.1.6(a) states: "Voting machines with electronic image displays shall not require page scrolling by the voter." But the discussion also makes it clear that the problem is with the use of scroll bars. It goes on to say that "Voting systems may require voters to move to the next or previous 'page.'". Every other voting system I have seen, including some VVSG compliant, present a screen or more for each contest, with some kind of [Next] and [Previous] buttons available. The yellow left/right buttons on the ATI controller should work here, along with touchable buttons on the screen. Unless you have a huge screen, like a Sequoia system from the 1990's, trying to present an entire side of a 14″ California ballot on one screen is a non-starter.
Indeed, with the ICE system, since the ballot is so large, you do have to "scroll" the page anyway, by pressing the controller's blue up and down buttons. The problem here is that this did not work well. When I got to the bottom of the first column, pressing the blue down button jumped me to the 3rd column, not to the 2nd, where I next needed to vote. It took quite a bit of experimenting to figure out how to get to the 2nd column. This is where a touchscreen helps.
It turns out that the ATI controller's yellow left/right buttons are supposed to move you between columns. I expected to be taken to the top of the next column, since that is where I needed to vote next. Instead, it places you laterally at roughly the same vertical position in the middle of the new column that you were at in the previous one. I was not the only observer to be confused by this.
There is an overvote screen, when you have submitted a ballot with an overvote. The prompt says "Do you want to continue?" (ie: cast your ballot) The default is "Yes", and this time, in green, where the default should be "No" (red), since an overvote is normally an error. This is in violation of the 2005 VVSG, vol. 1, section 3.1.4(e), which reads:
The use of color by the voting system should agree with common conventions: (a) green, blue or white is used for general information or as a normal status indicator; (b) amber or yellow is used to indicate warnings or a marginal status; (c) red is used to indicate error conditions or a problem requiring immediate attention.
The green help bar at the bottom of the ATI should be a more intuitive question mark.
When I got to the Ballot Review screen, I could not find a way to go back. The only working button on the ATI was the red X.
5.12 RECOMMENDATION
A voting system must be as easy to use as an ATM, or an airport check-in system. Voters cannot be trained, nor take much time to figure out how to work the system. ICE is not just unintuitive, it is so counterintuitive as to be unusable for normal voters. Section 19101 (b)(1) of the California Elections Code states "The machine or device and its software shall be suitable for the purpose for which it is intended." The ICE interface is not remotely suitable, and should not be certified at all.
Note: Section 19101 of the California Elections Code is at (http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=elec&group=19001-20000&file=19100-19105).
6 OTHER USABILITY ISSUES
I did not have a chance to review the EMS and other parts of the system. The "users" of those systems are normally trained, so it should be useable, I hope.
Precinct workers get some training. Not having worked with the setup procedures, I cannot gauge how suitable the ICE setup and use procedures are for them. I cannot have confidence, having seen what the voters must work with on the same device.
I also cannot comment on the accessibility devices. That in the staff report, only 43% found the system "easy to use" (question #5), and 39% of the users found it "confusing to use" (question #9) is not encouraging.
Given the need some jurisdictions might have to renew their voting systems, I was initially inclined to recommend conditional approval. There are security issues that might be mitigated with conditions similar to what we have seen before with Diebold in 2009. The fact that one cannot use the precinct scanner while a voter is using the ballot printer poses questions about limiting the system to 1 per precinct. Most importantly, the user interface for the ICE system is so counterintuitive and confusing, and navigating a full California ballot page on 1 screen is so tricky without practice, that the ICE system is unsuitable for the purpose for which it is intended. It should not be certified under any condition.
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I have since learned that a version offered in Colorado uses an Android tablet for the user interface. It probably is better, BUT, it possibly uses a wireless connection. This is illegal in California, because wireless makes it possible to hack in unseen, from a distance.


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How To Recover Deleted Instagram Messages?
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Instagram has evolved so much over the years. This photo-sharing app has made it easier to reach with friends, families, and followers, or businesses through their messenger feature.
However, there is a problem. Unlike other social media platforms, you can't back up the messages in the traditional sense in Instagram.
Even so, this doesn't mean you can't retrieve the deleted messages, just that recovering them can be a bit of a headache.
These deleted messages are unlikely to be 100% removed from the app and servers. In fact, the person you're interacting with still has the messages on their end.
In this article, we will share some tips on how to recover deleted Instagram messages. Read on!
How To Recover Deleted Instagram Messages
How To Download Instagram Data And Messages
1. Use the Instagram Website (Not the App, Unless You Have an Android!)
2. Accessing Your Profile Settings
3. Navigate to the Data Download Page
4. Input Your Preferences For Receiving Your Instagram Data
5. Wait Patiently for Your Email from Instagram
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What If The Deleted Messages I Want Aren't In The Data Download?
I Didn't Delete My Instagram Messages – What Happened To My DMs With This Person?
Can The Person Who I Sent My Messages To Still See Them?
How Long Does Instagram Even Keep Deleted Data?
Should I Look Into Third Party Tools?
Since Instagram messages backup is not done in a traditional method – where you can back to your phone – like many other messaging apps, retrieving deleted messages can be somewhat troublesome.
Still, it's not an impossible task. As a matter of fact, you can still recover your deleted Instagram messages through the platform itself.
All you have to do is download your Instagram data to access your past activities, including messages.
Otherwise, you can also use some third party apps that claim to be able to retrieve deleted Instagram messages. However, there is no way to know how effective these third party apps are.
First and foremost, go to your web browser of choice and access the Instagram. This is a must step for iPhone users since the data access from the app itself is not available for you yet.
However, if you're using Android, skip this step as this action can be done directly from your Instagram app.
Log into your Instagram account and click on the "Profile" icon on the top right of the screen. You will then be directed to your Instagram Profile.
Next, choose 'Edit Profile' to access your Instagram Settings. Select 'Privacy and Security' to proceed to the next step.
On the 'Privacy and Security' page, you will see all the security related settings in which you can change or request to get.
Scroll down to look for the 'Data Download' option. This is the option that allows you to recover your deleted Instagram messages.
Click the option and you will be directed to a new page.
In this page, you will see a statement from Instagram that they will email you a link to a file containing your information.
Keep in mind that the file will not just consist of your deleted Instagram messages, but rather all of your data that Instagram has housed.
There is a field to input your preferred email to receive the link. In addition, you also have the option to get the information in HTML or JSON format.
We recommend HTML. Then, select 'Next' and you will be asked to enter your Instagram password to confirm your identity. Upon doing so, select 'Request Download'.
Instagram will then inform you that they have begun compiling your Instagram data.
In less than 48 hours, you will get an email from Instagram containing the link to the requested file.
Click 'Download Information' on the email and you will be directed to Instagram's website once more. Enter your login details to verify your identity.
After successfully logging to your account, you will be taken to a page containing the link to download your Instagram data.
Select the blue text that reads 'Download Information' once again.
Once you click 'Download Information', the download will automatically begin.
You will then receive the data packages in the form of zipped files. To read the data, you need to extract your data by converting the zipped folder to an unzipped (or normal) folder.
Do this by right-clicking on the zipped file and Select 'Extract' to get the unzipped version.
If you have selected the HTML format as recommended, you need to scroll to the folder named 'Messages' within the "Instagram Data' folder.
Inside this folder, you will see a file called something like 'Message_1.html'. Click on the file and it will display all your previous Instagram messages, regardless if they are deleted or not.
If you choose the JSON format, you will see a file named 'messages.json'.
Open the file using Notepad or any other text editor you have on your computer. The text file will display all your past Instagram messages in the JSON formatting.
If you are tech savvy, here are the summarize step-by-step instructions to recover Instagram messages:
Enter your login details into the Sign In screen.
Access 'Privacy and Security' settings.
Access 'Data Download' and select 'Request Download'
Accept and confirm 'Request Download'
Wait for Instagram to email you with your information to download.
Scroll through the folder and select the folder named 'Messages'
Access your deleted Instagram Messages!
Unfortunately, there is no way to get the deleted Instagram messages without some form of waiting.
Instagram promises to deliver the data within 48 hours, which is a quick turnaround time for large tech companies.
However, if you are in a rush, this may not be the ideal option for you.
Reason is in retrieving your deleted Instagram messages, you'll not only download your deleted Instagram messages, but also all of the prior messages.
Besides, it also includes other Instagram data that is stored by Meta. Which means you actually download a bit more information other than your deleted DMs.
Business Instagram owners may be in luck with this trick!
If your Facebook account is linked to your Instagram business account, cross fingers that your deleted Instagram messages did appear in your Facebook inbox.
Some people have actually tried it and expressed that it's the quickest and easiest fix in recovering deleted Instagram messages.
Unfortunately, this tip is unlikely to work for regular Instagram accounts. Still, with the frequent updates to Facebook and Instagram these days, it is worth checking if the option is available to you!
Unfortunately, Instagram has not yet released the option to do a 'Data Download' through the app for iPhone users.
As an iPhone user, when you navigate to your 'Security' settings, you will notice that you don't have the option 'Data Download'.
Here, we hope that in the next Instagram update, they will make this option available for iPhone users!
This happens sometimes, sadly. Since Instagram didn't have a traditional data backup practice, some deleted messages might not be found in any Instagram's servers.
Of course, you can use third party apps to retrieve your deleted Instagram messages. This is despite them not being accessible on Instagram servers.
With that being said, keep a skeptic mind with these third party apps. Always make your own research before using them.
Also, keep your expectation low as there is a possibility that they are unable to retrieve the deleted messages you're looking for.
As long as you didn't delete the conversation, even if someone has blocked you, the message thread with this person will remain in your Instagram Messenger.
Usually, whenever a person blocked you, or the Instagram account has been deleted, you will see 'Instagram User' instead of their username on the message thread. In both cases, you won't be able to find their username on Instagram.
To confirm if they indeed blocked you or just deleted their Instagram account, try using someone else's account to search for the user on Instagram. If you can still find them using another's account, you know well that you have been blocked.
Odds are, yes! Unless the person has removed the whole message thread, they can still see the messages you sent them.
If you are able to, asking the recipient to send you screenshots of the deleted messages can be a good alternative to retrieve them. But this only works if the person never disables the direct messages function on Instagram. Otherwise, you might need to reach them in different ways.
Moreover, it is a better alternative than having to wait for 48 hours to get what you're looking for. It is also a much safer choice than relying on third party apps which can be untrustworthy.
You may be thinking, "if it's deleted, how could I still retrieve the data? ". The thing is Instagram says that they will keep these deleted Instagram data for at least 90 days.
However, any data that is more than the 90 days period, retrieving and accessing them is likely going to be very difficult.
If you're really in a bind and desperately need to recover the deleted Instagram messages, yet none of the options are accessible to you, it can be quite tempting to turn to some third party tools.
However, it's our recommendation to avoid this if you can; even though some people might successfully retrieve their data through these third party tools without any noticeable negative effects.
Still, if you're willing to take the risk, as always, do your research. Look through reviews of these tools from the net to learn about their credibility. All in all, anything that is too good to be true should be avoided.
Using Instagram approved ways to recover deleted Instagram messages can be time consuming, but it's the safest and most concrete way in accessing those pesky data.
If you're in an urgent need and couldn't wait for 48 hours, then the easiest way is to reach out to the person involved. However, we do understand that this might not always be ideal.
Another option is to use third party tools to recover the deleted Instagram messages. Still, there are serious safety concerns from using them. Hence, be sure to use your internet safety awareness and do proper research!
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Q: Do android apps still need to contain an expansion files downloader? My question is about the need apps to be able to download expansion files when the app is larger than 50MB and has to make use of them.
According to the Android developer help, applications can rely on expansion files and on newer devices, the expansion files are downloaded automatically before/after the APK, and on "older devices" developers can  use a Google-supplied library to manage the download.
However this info has been available for more than two years.
Here's an article which cires it: http://www.anandtech.com/show/5629/android-market-app-size-raised-to-4gb-from-50mb
If those devices where "old" back then, then they are ancient by now and are probably not in the range of devices my Android app targets.
So which are these old devices that may fail to download the expansion files during install? What is common between them? What is the API level such device might be using? Has anyone experienced an actual need to have a downloader in their app lately (today is 7 May 2014)?
Please post as much info as you have about these "old devices" use case, which won't download expansion files during install (and for which just asking the user to reinstall the app wouldn't work).
The reason I am asking is because I would like to avoid adding the java download library (and interface for download) to my app because it's a native app, developed with the Android NDK and it will introduce complexity to the project and the handling of the lifetime and lifecycle of my main native activity.

A: It's not just old devices that fail to download, it's any devices - for example if the network dies during the download, or if someone manages to delete the expansion files after they were downloaded.
The docs state:

Download process
Most of the time, Google Play downloads and saves your expansion files at the same time it downloads the APK to the device. However, in some cases Google Play cannot download the expansion files or the user might have deleted previously downloaded expansion files. To handle these situations, your app must be able to download the files itself when the main activity starts, using a URL provided by Google Play.

Thus if you use expansion files at all, you need to handle the case where the files are not currently downloaded.

A: No, you don't need a downloader library.
All you need to do is upload your OBB files (the main OBB file or the main and the expansion files) when you upload your APK in the Google Console website.
So when the user downloads your app, the OBB is part of the APK and gets downloaded and installed in the OBB folder in the device.
Your app file size increases if you don't delete the OBB file. You may want to use it as is, or you may want to extract files from it, and delete it later. But you control the file yourself, and you don't need a file downloader library.
The problem happens with some devices (I can't tell you which ones, but there are some maybe with older Android versions like 5.0) that don't give the user permission to that OBB folder where the obb file is downloaded and copied to, so your app doesn't find that file. There are workarounds around that, such as restarting the app, I don't remember as of now.
I decided to stop using the obb files because some users were complaining about the app size, and started using Dropbox instead to download the files my app needs, after it gets installed. Dropbox is very simple to use, and you can download the files via an url. I haven't had any complains about it since.

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Riboflavin production by Candida tropicalis isolated from seawater
Patcharanan Amornrattanapan
Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Burapha University, Chonburi 20131 Thailand
Article Number - 5E4006430996
Screening of Candida spp. capable of riboflavin production from seawater samples in Chonburi province was conducted. Total of 47 isolates were identified asCandida tropicalis and Candida krusei with similar percentages of distribution. Among those identified isolates, only two of C. tropicalis, MICBUU002 and MICBUU019, were found to be able to produce riboflavin with concentrations of 254.22 ± 5.51 and 199.53 ± 0.74 ug/ml, respectively, on day-5 of incubation at 30°C in a medium broth containing 2% glucose as a sole carbon source. In contrary, none of C. krusei isolates showed the capability to produce riboflavin. The results implied that the capability of C. tropicalis to produce riboflavin was not an exclusive property of this specie since not every isolates of this Candida had this capability, at least at the detectable level that could be measured.
Key words: Candida, C. tropicalis, riboflavin, vitamin B2.


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In reference to one of his paintings his favorite red Chestnut canoe.
"It was the canoe that made it possible for the Indian to move around before and for several hundred years after the arrival of the white man. As the white man took over their land, the native people would regret the generosity which they shared their amazing mode of travel. The more I study the birchbark canoe and what it can do, the greater is my admiration of these people who were here long before we arrived.
Wilderness: a beautiful word to describe a beautiful land. Wilderness though is a white man's concept. To the Native people, the land was not wild. It was home. It provided shelter, clothed and fed them. And echoing through their souls was a song of the land. The singing isn't as loud as it used to be. But you can still hear it in the wind….in the silence of the misty morning….in the drip of the water from the tip of a paddle. The song is still here if you know how to listen.


The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 1,444 out of 3,360 passed the Midwife Licensure Examination given by the Board of Midwifery in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, Lucena, Pagadian, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga this November 2017. The results of examination with respect to forty-five (45) examinees were withheld, per Board Memorandum dated October 30, 2017.
From November 16 to November 17, 2017, registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will be done on-line. Please go to www.prc.gov.ph and follow instructions for initial registration. Those who will register are required to bring the following: duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal, notice of admission (for identification only), 2 pieces passport sized pictures (colored with white background and complete name tag), 2 sets of documentary stamps and 1 piece short brown envelope. Successful examinees should personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.


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Singer Hwanhee (age 29) is set to be enlisted for the army and will temporarily say goodbye to his fans.
On October 17, sources revealed, "Hwanhee's enlistment date has been decided. He will be entering the Army forces in the Nonsan training center on October 27." After Hwanhee receives the basic training at the Nonsan training center for four weeks, he will start work as a public service worker.
Today, Hwanhee posted up a letter to his fans on his online fan cafe to inform them of this news and to say his goodbye.
Due to Hwanhee's habitual shoulder dislocation, he was labeled as a level four after his physical examination. Level four soldiers go through the same basic training but does not have the same active service as levels one to three. Representatives say that Hwanhee really wanted to participate in active service but was very disappointed after he found out that he was a level four.
Hwanhee released his first official solo album "Hwanhee" last July and has been active in the music and entertainment scene. Recently, he received much popularity for his movie, "Star" and was named, a musical genius.
Hwanhee, who debuted in 1999 as the male duo Fly To The Sky with Brian Joo, has had many hits including "Missing You," "Even If My Heart Hurts," and more. In 2009, he folded up his Fly To The Sky activities after the 8th album and has been pursuing a solo career ever since.
Good luck to Hwanhee – we will miss you!


The junction of the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau and Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau stands one of Yunnans more famous spots, Tiger Leaping Gorge. The gorge is tucked neatly between the Yulong Snow Mountain and Haba Snow Mountain, which surround its two sides.The 17km-long gorge is divided into three segments with an aggregate fall of 210 meters. At the opening of the gorge, which is also the mouth of the Jinsha River, a Herculean pebble, about 30 meters wide, seems to be stranded amidst the billowing waves.You can witness an incredibly loud, churning, foaming river relentlessly pounding giant boulders in its path. Tiger Leaping Gorge is an unforgettable display of powerfully intense raw nature. Having been adventured by western intrepid hikers since 1980s, the gorge used to offer two hiking footpaths: the High Trail and the Low Road. Today the Low Road was transformed into a vehicular road. Fortunately, the easily accessible High Trail, with well-marked signs, clean and friendly lodges, amazing landscapes, still offers a wonderful trek to any fit traveler who loves wild nature.
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Councilman Oliver admits to 2-year-old DUI arrest
Madera City Council Member Will Oliver this week disclosed that he had been arrested on a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence of alcohol in mid November of 2016.
Oliver said the revelation had become necessary due to the realities of social media, rumors and the searchable digital age, and the fact that he was now running for re-election to his City Council seat in District 3 and he wanted to clarify the story and clear the air.
"It's the digital age and this stuff is out there (on the Internet)," Oliver said, referring to a mug shot posted by an Internet company that posts local mug shots, and some questions and comments from residents.
"I'm happy to address it," said Oliver. "It's something that happened. It was an error in judgment and one that I do regret. It's in the public domain and I've never skirted from it. It's unfortunate and I knew it could possibly come up. It was humiliating, but it's something I was humbled by and learned from. I let those know who needed to know, some of my colleagues, including the mayor, the city manager and my employer, my close family and friends — those that needed to know, at the time. Those were the people I needed to support me ... at that (difficult) time." he said.
Oliver was serving on the Madera City Council at the time of the arrest, and said he pleaded no contest to the charge.
"It was an evening where I made a poor decision. I had plans to stay at a friend's house and those plans fell through," he said. "It was poor judgment and I made a very bad decision to drive home when I shouldn't have. But I'm lucky — I did not hurt anyone else or myself. At the time I was also struggling with my own personal grief and hardship after the loss of my father, my grandmother, my uncle and my brother, all in a few short years. My father was the cornerstone of my life, and it was difficult for me then and it still is today. This was one of the lowest points in my life ... and I learned a lot from it and was humbled by it." "Should I have come forward publicly and made a political statement then?" Oliver asked. "Probably. But I felt at the time ... when it didn't come up then, I had to do what was best for me personally, right at that moment. I thought most people knew. I have tried to address it with myself, personally. I took the necessary steps to personally heal, to learn from it, and move forward. And I did. I went through the (court) process, hired an attorney, did not try to pull any levers (of influence). Paid my fines, enrolled in the (counseling) programs that were necessary. It's definitely also given me empathy and a better understanding of others who fall on tough times," he said.
Fines and court costs are in the thousands of dollars, and hiring an attorney can easily put the cost of a first-time DUI offense at close to or over $10,000, according to local law enforcement agencies. Oliver said he definitely wouldn't recommend the experience and cautioned against driving under the influence.
"It's an expensive ordeal. But the costs are the least of it. For me it was having to go through that experience. I learned a lot about myself, and it challenged me to learn from within — to make sure I make better decisions in the future, which I am."


When my eldest sister came to visit in mid April, we were reminiscing on our family recipes, especially all the dishes that our late mother used to prepare on a daily basis. My mother was an excellent and creative home cook. She fed us every day with 4 to 5 dishes.
On our dining table, there were always soup, pork/chicken, seafood, tofu/eggs, and vegetables.
Somehow, she managed to cook something new and never seemed to run out of ideas. Even though we came from a poor family, we ate well, extremely well…a revelation that I only realized much later in life.
As we were talking, I remembered the shrimp fritters, or hee chee, that my mother used to make—doughy nuggets of little shrimp, bean sprouts and flour, fried to golden brown and served with her homemade garlic chili sauce.
So here it is, my mother's simple yet delicious shrimp fritters recipe. It is very easy to make and takes only a few basic ingredients.
I have made it again and again since my sister left, it is so good that my good friend's little boy gave his thumb up after his first bite. Try it and I am sure you will enjoy this homey and nostalgic recipe from my late mother.
Combine all the ingredients (except the oil) in a bowl and mix well. The mixture might seem very dry at first, but eventually, it will become slightly watery.
Heat up a wok with enough oil for shallow-frying. As soon as the oil is fully heated, lower it to medium heat. Use a tablespoon to scoop up a heaping tablespoon of the mixture and gently drop it into the wok. Repeat the same until the oil is 80% filled with the shrimp fritters (you will have to fry in 2-3 batches depending on the size of your wok). Turn the shrimp fritters over and fry until both sides are golden brown. Dish out with a strainer, draining excess oil by laying the shrimp fritters on a dish lined with paper towels. Serve immediately with your favorite chili sauce.
You can trim the ends of the bean sprouts if you like. You can add some carrot strips into the mixture. It adds color (and a mild sweet flavor) to the shrimp fritters. I also like (orange-color) sweet potato strips, which makes the shrimp fritters even better. This recipe is best when made with tiny baby shrimp called geragau (which is used to make cincaluk). For vegetarian fritters, check out Indochine Kitchen's recipe here .
Oh man, this shrimp fritters look good. If the links are the dishes you ate while growing up, you did eat well!
LOL. You're right, those dishes are our family dishes, the ones that my late mother used to cook for us. Yes, as I said. We ate well, very very well.
Love shrimp fritters. My mom used to make it too. Perfect as a finger food or appetizer.
Absolutely. When I make this, I eat them as soon as they are out of the wok, before they get to the dining table. LOL.
Ahhh….cucur udang….another of my favourites! My mom adds chopped red chillies and onions in hers. I've never cooked this with taugeh…will try soon. In the Asian Food channel, local celebrity Chef Wan does this with even more ingredients: cream corn(!), tumeric powder, dried prawns, taugeh, fresh prawns, diced tomato, yellow dhal, onions, green chillies, daun kucai/bawang.
Hi In – yes, you can add a lot of things into this shrimp fritters but I grew up eating this very simple version, which is equally delicious. I don't like too much ingredients as I wanted the simple and clean flavors to shine through.
This is so timely! Was craving them. When I grew up in Penang, I used to get the "cok udang" during school breaks for 20 sen! This is the Malay version vs. my mom's chinese version (without the sprouts). Thanks Bee.
This is a simple dish with big memory! Your mom must be very proud of you. Thanks for sharing another fine example of a homey Malaysian dish. I love all the fritters with taugeh. They add to the sweetness and the crunch. Btw, Happy Duanwu Jie!
My mom's version is the flat type with shallots added.
Love these a lot. Used to buy lots of them from the night market, though they're slightly different; cucur udang's the name. The prawns are deep-fried with shells intact though.
These things are very addictive!!! Thank you for the recipe!
Great site, thanks for sharing your passion!
Nice receipe worth trying at home and make children happy.
Like you , I grew up with fantastic home cooked food by mum – mainly Penang Nyonya food :) I have been exploring few of your recipes and love them a lot as it is really similar to my mum's cooking . And, this is one more childhood food that I crave a lot but difficult to get a good one from shops these days . Will try this out soon and thank for sharing your passion particularly Nyonya food .
i wonder if you might also have a recipe for "cucok udang" more in the style that she makes it? i suspect it's more the Malay version, than the Chinese…but you seem very familiar with all the various kinds of cookery in Malayasia….
also i wish you had a "search" function on your Rasa Malaysia website, as it might be easier to find some of the recipes, that one may know the names of….
thanks…i love your site…always look for Malaysian, Chinese and Malaysian Indian style foods at your site first….
when my wife was recently in Malaysia to attend a funeral, she came back with three packages of "Rendang" paste, of which i used one, to make chicken rendang one day…and was it ever delicious!!! almost as good as what i've had from restaurants in Vancouver, although it was Beef Rendang at those places….
Hans, the Search is at the top right corner of the website you can search any recipes you like.
i just realised, looking at your other commentators's submissions, that i may have misspelled the name as "cucok udang", when i see there's "Cucur udang"….
i was trying to put in written words what i hear when my wife names them…and some Malaysian words are hard to put in writing if you are not Malaysian, or know the language at least, somewhat.
and i see that you do have recipes for the Cucur Udang…..but again they are somewhat different looking from what my wife has made…as i said she makes them more flattish and thinner than yours appear to be…and they get quite lacy looking around the edges.
Hello…here in the Philippines we call it "okoy".. Instead of balls we fry it flat…BTW do you have a compilation of your recipes as in cooking book?
You are a good cook, just like your mom. I tried your shrimp fritters recipe and they taste so delicious! I'm cooking them tonight again.


Peat bogs and forests have burst into flames earlier than usual this year, sparking fears of more deadly blazes this summer in Russia. Moreover, volunteer firefighters, who last year battled the fires in an impressive show of solidarity, say a new law greatly hinders them and leaves thousands of isolated villages in harm's way.
Amnesty International began with a lawyer's defense of two jailed Portuguese students. At 50, it now stands as the world's largest human rights organization, with some 3 million participants pressing for human rights around the globe.
For years he has treated it with imperious disdain. But now, with his political capital hemorrhaging, President Mahmud Ahmadinejad is being subjected to a relentless assault by Iran's parliament with the apparent approval of the country's most powerful cleric, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader.
U.S. President Barack Obama's decision to leave his meeting with 20 leaders from Central and Eastern European countries is open to competing interpretations. Some of those attending the summit will undoubtedly be wondering whether this is a case of the president saving the most important item on his itinerary for last -- or of treating their part of the world as an afterthought.
A mix of grim satisfaction and skepticism was in evidence on the streets of Sarajevo on May 26, hours after Serbian President Boris Tadic confirmed that Ratko Mladic, the man believed to be responsible for the worst atrocities of the Bosnian war, had been captured after 15 years as a fugitive.
Long a fugitive from justice, Ratko Mladic has been of one of the world's most sought-after war crimes suspects. Mladic was reported arrested in Serbia and, according to Serbian President Boris Tadic, he will be extradited to The Hague to stand trial.
A new comic strip casting Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and President Dmitry Medvedev as superheroes has taken the Internet by storm. But some viewers suspect the work was commissioned by the Kremlin.
Afghanistan once attracted thousands of tourists. At the Blue Mosque in Mazar-e Sharif, it is easy to see why.
Azerbaijan's move to join the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) comes with relations strained with the European Union over Baku's human rights record, and some observers suggest it could indicate a shift away from the West.


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BRADFORD (Park Avenue) were frustrated by a second-consecutive postponement but despite two Saturdays off they remain in fourth place in the Vanarama National League North.
Avenue should have travelled to the north east to take on promotion rivals Spennymoor Town, but the home side were expecting local disruption due to the weather, so the game was subjected to an early morning pitch inspection.
They had given Avenue notice of that on Friday afternoon so it came as no great shock to Mark Bower and his players that Storm Erik had claimed the fixture and they would have to make the trip up on a midweek night yet to be arranged.
It was destined to be third hosting fourth in an eagerly-awaited promotion battle, but the call off hasn't done too much damage as the clubs remain in their respective positions.
Avenue remain nine points off the summit after leaders Chorley were beaten 5-3 at Southport, but are still four points behind the Moors.
Fifth-placed AFC Telford United lost 3-1 at sixth-placed Brackley Town, which leaves Avenue still above them on goal difference but now only one point better off than Brackley and seventh-placed Altrincham, who won 2-1 away at struggling FC United of Manchester.


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Talk Show Host and prominent anti-vaxxer, Dennis Prager, claims he has caught coronavirus deliberately to give himself natural immunity he says a shot won't provide.
Speaking on his radio show which airs on the right-wing Salem Radio Network, Prager, who is 73, claimed that he socialized with strangers on purpose in the hope of catching the virus.
Prager was forced to broadcast from his home rather than a studio because of the illness, reports The Daily Mail.
'It is infinitely preferable to have natural immunity than vaccine immunity and that is what I hoped for the entire time,' Prager explained, having begun the broadcast with a cough. 'Hence, I so engaged with strangers, constantly hugging them, taking photos with them, knowing that I was making myself very susceptible to getting COVID.
Prager said he continues to take a variety of other remedies including Regeneron, zinc, azithromycin, hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin.
Prager has long ranted over his opposition to the vaccines and stated last November he had no intention of receiving the jab.
'I have received monoclonal antibodies, that's Regeneron. I have, of course, for a year and a half, been taking hydroxychloroquine from the beginning, with zinc. I've taken z-pack, azithromycin, as the Zelenko protocol would have it. I have taken ivermectin.
The Food & Drug Administration reports that neither hydroxychloroquine nor ivermectin is an effective treatment for COVID.
An unvaccinated person in Prager's age group is at higher risk of serious side-effects from a COVID infection, with the disease far more likely to kill the elderly, although most older sufferers to pull through unharmed.
Regeneron was famously used by Donald Trump when he caught COVID in October 2020, when it was in its experimental phrase.


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Gladstones Clinic is dedicated to working with families struggling with addiction. We have policies, practices and a residential rehab programme in place that both encourages family involvement in their loved-one's recovery, and also provides support and counselling to families who are struggling to cope themselves. We are always there to answer questions and give updates on progress too. Provided the patient agrees, the more a family wants to get involved in their loved-one's recovery, the better for everyone.
Interventions For Addictions – Sending a Family Member into Rehab
It's never easy to send a family member to rehab. Staging an intervention and asking a loved one to enter treatment means that the individual either is unaware of a substance abuse problem or aware but has so far declined or neglected to seek treatment. The experience is typically stressful and emotional, but without treatment, an addicted person is very unlikely to be able to quit using the substance or function normally in society. For those seeking help with getting a reluctant family member into rehab, we have a professional intervention team who can lead you through the entire process. Interventions for drugs or alcohol can be stressful or potentially volatile situations if not handled correctly. Our team are able to discreetly plan and coordinate the intervention based upon many years of experience in handling these situations calmly and sensitively.
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The first step is spotting an addiction in the first place. Addiction is considered to be a mental illness, and it can happen to anyone regardless of age, gender, race, or financial situation.
Most people who become addicted to a substance will either be unaware or in denial of their problem. Addiction tends to happen gradually, starting with substance abuse, or in the case of legal prescription drugs, long-term use. Even those following dosage instructions perfectly can become addicted to habit forming medications, though it's less likely. Regular substance use will often lead to a tolerance, meaning that more and more of the substance will need to be taken in order to get the same effect.
As time goes on, it becomes more and more likely that dependence will develop. For most drugs and for alcohol, addiction comes in both physical and psychological forms. Physical addiction involves the changes that take place in the user's body and mind in order to accommodate the frequent presence of a foreign substance. This aspect of addiction results in withdrawal symptoms when the intake of the drugs is significantly reduced or stops altogether. These symptoms are generally very unpleasant – so much so that the prospect of withdrawal can deter someone from trying to get clean – and they can even be dangerous.
Psychological addiction is the emotional aspect of dependence. It involves psychological cravings and a general feeling that the drug is needed for the individual to get through the day. The lack or anticipated lack of access to the substance will cause emotional distress, such as anxiety and depression.
Once you understand addiction, it's easier to spot the signs. Common signs of a substance addiction include:
Changes in social circle
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Unpleasant symptoms upon stopping intake of the substance
Anxiety and unease when the substance is not available
Inability to stop using the substance even in the face of social, financial, and legal consequences
Any of these signs can point to a substance abuse problem, but they don't necessarily mean an addiction has occurred. Deciding to intervene in a person's drug or alcohol use can be something of a judgment call and may require a second opinion from other loved ones or health professionals.
Luckily, there is a common procedure for confronting an addicted loved one and getting that person into a rehabilitation center. Gladstones treatment centers will prepare for new arrivals in order to take them in as soon as they accept treatment. However, this means that anyone looking to send a reluctant family member to rehab will have to do some planning first.
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Most experts agree than residential addiction treatment is the most effective. This involves staying in a specialized Gladstones facility for several weeks and participating in daily treatment programs, such as support group meetings and individual counseling. Individuals in these programs are not allowed to leave until the treatment period is complete and not allowed any substances other than those prescribed by a doctor. This eliminates the problem of temptation and allows for around-the-clock care for withdrawal symptoms and any psychological issues that arise.
When planning an intervention for an addicted loved one, this is typically the type of program that should be selected. The intervention is an intense process in which addicted persons will often agree to accept treatment, but they can change their minds once the emotions of the intervention pass. The most effective method is to contact and make arrangements with Gladstones Clinic first so we are ready to take in the addicted person immediately after the intervention. This way, minds can't be changed. Read more about Gladstones Interventions.
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For parents seeking help with a teenager suffering from addiction, Gladstones has one of the only dedicated teen rehab departments in the UK. Your teenager will be treated by a team of clinical psychiatrists, psychologists and counsellors with specialties and qualifications in dealing specifically with teenage addiction.
Addiction is troubling in adults, but if your child is affected, it may cause extra anxiety and stress. It is important to remember that there are many options available for you or your loved one. A comprehensive approach to substance abuse is most effective at treating addiction at its core. Each teen drug abuser is unique in his or her recovery needs. Some may need extra therapy, while others may need medication. Throughout treatment, it is important that the patient is periodically assessed to ensure that the current treatment remains the best to assist his or her ongoing sobriety. It is important that a user stays in treatment for as long as necessary. Addiction cannot be cured overnight and requires a sufficiently lengthy treatment for best results. Read more about Gladstones unique Teen Rehab Programme.
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Linux skills are in growing demand in today's IT hiring landscape, and there are many ways to bolster those skills both online and off.
Whereas many such offerings target IT professionals, however, a new program from the Linux Professional Institute (LPI) is aimed at students and others who are relatively new to the technology.
Called "Linux Essentials," the program will be adopted by schools, educational authorities, training centers, and others beginning in June 2012.
"Linux is ubiquitous and plays a significant role in the server room, on our phones and tablets, cash registers and, of course, embedded devices everywhere," explained Jim Lacey, LPI's president and CEO, in the group's official announcement at CeBIT last week.
"With our Linux Essentials program, we're going to create the first global generation of users who are as comfortable with Linux as they are with any other operating system," Lacey added.
A single exam available online either through LPI or through partner internet-based testing services assesses understanding of these areas and leads to a PDF certificate of achievement that's valid for 10 years.
Other components of the program include regional links to employment and apprenticeship programs in Linux and open source careers; support for skills competitions such as Worldskills International; support for teacher collaboration and sharing of learning exercises; and commitments from major IT courseware and content publishers on exam preparatory resources.
The Linux Essentials exam will be available first in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, with other locations around the world coming next year. Pricing will be the equivalent of 50 euros at test centers run by academic partners or 65 euros at private test centers.
If you're looking to get more into Linux, this could be a nice way to get started.


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Taking Flight: Busy Saturday with New Patients, Barred Owl,Osprey, Phoebe and 4-H Club Community Project and Eagle Scout Project.
Busy Saturday with New Patients, Barred Owl,Osprey, Phoebe and 4-H Club Community Project and Eagle Scout Project.
The day started off with a bang. It was raining. We love the rain but it can be a hazard to some of the fragile birds. We race from one enclosure to the next to make sure everyone is doing well and does not need extra care or supplemental heat.
Then there is the normal feeding of babies, checking on critical care patients and returning phone calls that came in during the night that have not already been answered.
The "Strasburg Eveready" and "Lucky Rivers" 4-H Clubs and the Master Gardeners from the Antigo Garden Club were here early as well. They did such a great job on the gardens and worked even with some pretty heavy rain showers. I will do a separate blog entry on the 4-H Clubs and the Garden Club as I want to do it justice. Let me just say the gardens are stunning!
Everyone worked hard and with such enthusiasm even with the rain. Despite the warm temperatures the kids got cold when they were soaked to the skin. The rain was suppose to come tomorrow.::( So everyone dressed as if it was going to be a hot day.
The 4-H Club leaders and the kids were all just great. The work was hard as they weeded, carried huge rocks and hauling pails of mulch to finish up the gardens to perfection. Many thanks to each and every one that was here today.
Joe Lex and Boy Scout Troop, #644 arrived about noon to construct Joe's Eagle Scout Project. They arrived just as the other group left. The rain was still coming down as they got the heavy equipment into the field and began to plan the construction of the Turkey Vulture Nest Box. We have had this project on our "wish list" for eons and were just delighted when Joe and his dad came to inquire about it for Joe's Eagle Scout Project. It is a large project and took lots of help from many people to bring it together and get it up in the field. I will also so a separate blog on this fantastic project. Suffice it to say that it was worth the wait to have such a great final product. Thanks so much to everyone that participated and to Joe for having the inspiration and developing the project.
Late afternoon we received several birds. One was an adult Osprey from a nesting site in Wausau. Unfortunately there are young in the nest still. I am not sure what the loss of the parent will mean for the nest. The other concerning thing is this Osprey is starving and should not be as there are plenty of fish around to sustain her and the family. There is an underlying problem that we are investigating at this time. Things we are testing for will be lead poisoning, other toxin and parasites.
Off for tonight. Tomorrow comes early and I still have final feedings to do before I can sleep.


Following an original initiative by Paul & Margie Whayman of the Greyhound Inn, a Petanque team has been formed and we play under the Greyhound Inn banner.
A number of matches were played in 2009 against other like minded Clubs/Groups in the Suffolk Coastal league.
What is Petanque? The game, also known as Boules, is Fun, Friendly and a great way of meeting and socialising with other people. There are various combinations of playing petanque, but the League focusses on teams of two players using 3 boules each.
Players launch (throw) 7-8cm dia steel boules (balls) weighing approx 700g at a 3cm dia wooden target ball or cochonnet, to give it its proper name.
The game consists of 13 'ends' played on a piste or pitch of fine gravel or grit over a hard under surface with the end being won by the team whose boule(s) is closest to the cochonnet. In the League 4 games are played, swapping playing partners after the first ends.
Home matches are played in the Greyhound car park usually on a Sunday morning around 10:30. Away matches so far have been in the mid Coastal area: Snape, Aldeburgh, Bealings and Playford.
We currently have 10 people from the village and Wickham who between them form a team to play both home and away matches, usually of between 4 to 8 players according to who is available on a given date.
We are looking for more players so that we can run a second team. We also had some practice games of a very social nature where 'some' skills were honed! and barbeques, snacks, wine and beer etc., were enjoyed in equal measure.
The 2010 season's matches have yet to be confirmed. As soon as details are available they will be posted here.
Each player contributes £2.50 toward refreshments for home games. A set of 'boules' (6) can be got for around £15-£20.
So there you have it. A few light hearted Sunday mornings spent in the company of friends, family and any one else you care to bring along in support.
Join us for some pre-season practice in the new year - (we have club sets of 'boules' you can use as a 'tryout' before you commit) - watch this space for details.
If you think Petanque could be for you and would like to join us, to find out more, just call or .