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PROMOTED: Hands on with the Philips NC1 noise-cancelling headphones | What Hi-Fi?
As well as the headphones themselves, of course, you get a hard carry-case (which could prove handy if you're in the habit of stuffing your cans in your bag when travelling), a 1.2m fabric-covered audio cable, a 1m micro-USB cable for charging, and a dual-pin airline adapter for connecting to airline entertainment systems.
What are the headphones like?
The NC1s also feature details such as numbers on the adjustable sliders, so you can keep each side even, and 90-degree plugs on the cable to keep things more discreet. There's also an inline remote control and microphone for controlling your music and making and receiving phone calls on the move.
The pads on the double-layered ear shells are made of memory foam and breathable materials, all of which aim to let you wear the NC1s for long periods (such as a long-haul flight) without your ears getting squashed or too hot. There's a soft rubber lining on the headband to keep your head comfy, too.
In use the NC1s feature active noise-cancellation (ANC) to block ambient sound. They use four microphones to detect ambient noise, and then invert that signal to cancel it out and convert it to silence. It means constant drones like aeroplane engines and train noise are all but eliminated, while speech and other transient sounds are greatly reduced. The effect can be switched on or off depending on your circumstances.
The headphones are powered by an internal battery, charged via the USB socket. And unlike many noise-cancelling cans, the NC1s still function as normal headphones if the battery runs out – so you won't be without your music for the rest of that flight. There's a low-battery warning for when juice is running out, but you'll get up to 30 hours of noise-cancellation from a single charge before that happens.
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New York|Grief Throws a Young Point Guard Off Her Game
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Grief Throws a Young Point Guard Off Her Game
Makaylah Barber, who goes by Chicken, at the Farragut Community Center in Brooklyn. The basketball court is a sanctuary for her.CreditCreditJoshua Bright for The New York Times
By N. R. Kleinfield
Thump. Thump. Thump.
Chicken Barber dribbled nimbly down the court, barren of defenders. At the other end, cheerleaders were practicing, chanting exuberant messages. Chicken set and shot. Off the rim. She scooped up the ball, drifted back and shot again. Swish. Again. Swish. Again. Swish.
It is her sanctuary — the basketball court. The dimensions always the same, the possibilities tangible. The blissful relief of a ball dropping through a hoop.
This was a recent day after school. Chicken, a taciturn 16-year-old, 5 feet 9 inches, practiced alone at the Farragut Community Center in Brooklyn.
Makaylah Barber is her full name. Her father, Robert Barber, gave her the nickname Chicken when she was small, and it stuck. She has had a hard, untidy life bettered by a game.
She found basketball when she was 7, sampling it and sensing a talent. "I picked up a ball and played in the park with friends," she said. "I knew if I practiced, I could be good."
When she was 9, her parents separated. For two years, Chicken and her younger sister remained with their mother, Cinthea Franklin. Chicken and her mother repeatedly clashed over Chicken's staying out late and her diffidence about cleaning up. She left to live with her father and his girlfriend at his girlfriend's apartment. Soon afterward, they broke up. Her father was not working. He wrote rap songs and aspired to be a rapper. For several years, they rotated through homeless shelters.
Basketball helped hold her together during this rootlessness, Chicken said. When she turned 10, she began playing in tournaments on boys' teams, the only girl on the court.
Chicken, 16, began playing basketball when she was 7. "I knew if I practiced, I could be good," she said.CreditJoshua Bright for The New York Times
"When I first started playing with girls, they weren't tough enough," she said. "I was tough. The girls just cried about everything — like getting fouled, how someone shot. I said, I don't fit in with this."
In November 2016, she and her father moved into a subsidized basement apartment in Brownsville, Brooklyn. She had resumed playing on girls' basketball teams, displaying abundant promise.
Her school life, though, has been erratic. She was accepted by a charter school but expelled, she said, after being implicated in a fight. Now she attends Brooklyn High School for Leadership and Community Service, a second-chance school that is partners with Brooklyn Community Services.
It has no girls' basketball team of its own, so she began playing for the Lady Lions, a team of the Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School that occupies the same building as her school.
Chicken, who lived in homeless shelters for several years, attends Brooklyn High School for Leadership and Community Service, a second-chance school.CreditJoshua Bright for The New York Times
Hasaun Hunter, the team's coach, called her "one of the most talented players in the city." Last season, Chicken, a versatile player who prefers to play point guard, led the team in scoring and rebounds. Life, though, has increasingly interfered. "Her talent hasn't been the problem," the coach said. "She's confused. Lot of other things going on."
There was the difficult home situation, the unacceptable grades, some wayward indulgences. And a loss.
In February, Ms. Franklin, Chicken's mother, showed up for one of her games. She was living with Chicken's younger sister at a homeless shelter near La Guardia Airport. Having started work as a security guard, she was getting close to being able to afford her own place.
It was a cherished moment for Chicken, the first time her mother would see her play. The game was on Staten Island. The Lady Lions won, with Chicken pouring in 15 points. That evening, in a mood for celebration, Chicken and her mother traveled to the house of one of Chicken's uncles for a seafood party.
Chicken has struggled with grief since her mother died in February at age 29.CreditJoshua Bright for The New York Times
Chicken mingled in the living room, while her mother chatted on the phone in the kitchen. The only free seat was a high chair, so Ms. Franklin settled atop it. At one point, Chicken wandered in to see her. She mentioned a new sneaker coming out that she wished she could get.
Her mother said, "Next week."
Chicken said, "I love you."
She returned to the living room and heard a crash. Her mother had toppled off the high chair face first onto the floor. Ms. Franklin, who had high blood pressure and asthma, was having trouble breathing.
At the hospital, she was declared dead. "I started shaking," Chicken said. "I broke my phone charger. I was going crazy."
Her mother was 29.
It took some time to pull together money for a funeral. When the day came, Chicken and the other relatives wore purple, Ms. Franklin's favorite color. Chicken's hair had been long, but her mother always preferred it short. She got it cut for the funeral. After her mother was cremated, her ashes were put in a purple urn.
Chicken hopes to get a basketball scholarship to college and to play professionally.CreditJoshua Bright for The New York Times
The harrowing conclusion to her mother's life undercut Chicken's resolve. Her rhythms changed as she fought depression. "I went to school and just started crying," she said. She skipped classes. Her poor grades worsened, making her ineligible to play on the Lady Lions this season.
Chicken has been struggling to find herself. Basic necessities, like clothes and food, are scarce. In September, she received $500 in gift cards from Brooklyn Community Services, one of the eight agencies supported by The New York Times Neediest Cases Fund. She bought a jacket and other clothes from H&M, food from Target and sneakers from Foot Locker.
Down the road, Chicken hopes she can get a basketball scholarship to college and wants to play professionally. She knows it is a dice toss.
"I'm thinking it can happen," she said. "I'm hoping it can."
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The Gift Shop, open during Center & Gardens hours, features Sunnylands-inspired items, including books, cards, and a selection for children.
Sunnylands: America's Midcentury Masterpiece, written by Janice Lyle, was published in 2016 by Vendome Press. This coffee table book is filled with hundreds of photographs of the historic house and its William Haines-designed furniture. Signed copies are available in the Sunnylands Gift Shop at $60.
To have the book delivered to you, e-mail the Gift Shop by clicking the "Buy Now" button below.
To accompany the exhibition currently in the Gallery, Sunnylands Press has issued an 80-page, full color catalog that is available exclusively in the Gift Shop. The catalog is available at $25 per copy plus tax. The book features an essay by Curator Michaeleen Gallagher and photography and notes by Tim Lamen.
The Sunnylands Gift Shop e-gift card may be used for purchases in store or with orders placed by phone or email through the Sunnylands Gift Shop. The e-gift card is available in $25 increments and may be purchased for values from $25 to $500. Balance remaining on the e-gift card is not returnable or redeemable for cash and cannot be applied to a credit card except where required by law. The e-gift card has no expiration date, no processing fee, no service charge, or administrative fee. The Sunnylands Gift Shop e-gift card may not be used for purchasing tours, café purchases, or ticketed workshops and events. Purchases through the online store are not available with the e-gift card.
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Q: Retrieving and loading third level referenced classes through HQL I have the following class setup for a Student in Hibernate.
Class student contains a set of Score objects. Each score object contains the score, student id, and a gradeEvent object.
A grade event object contains things such as date, description, etc.
I want to fetch a student and load all there associated score objects and the gradeEvent object associated with each Score object that has been fetched. The following HQL lets me access a Student object with the fields of the associated Score objects accept for gradeEvent
"from Student student left join fetch student.scores where student.studentId=1"

How can I load the gradeEvent object at query time so I can access it after the session's been closed? I've put the relevant sections of my mapping files below.
student
<set name="scores" inverse="true" lazy="true" table="score" fetch="select">
<key>
<column name="student_id" not-null="true" />
</key>
<one-to-many class="gradebook.model.Score" />
</set>

score
<many-to-one name="student" class="gradebook.model.Student" update="false" insert="false" fetch="select">
<column name="student_id" not-null="true" />
</many-to-one>
<many-to-one name="gradeEvent" class="gradebook.model.GradeEvent" update="false" insert="false" fetch="select">
<column name="event_id" not-null="true" />
</many-to-one>

gradeEvent
<set name="scores" inverse="false" lazy="true" table="score" fetch="select">
<key>
<column name="event_id" not-null="true" />
</key>
<one-to-many class="gradebook.model.Score" />
</set>

A: You can access it exactly the same way you did with scores; you just need to assign an alias to collection so you can refer to it again:
from Student student
 left join fetch student.scores score
 left join fetch score.gradeEvent
where student.studentId=1

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In my personal experience the most common reasons why people come to seek counselling relates either to relationship issues or major life changes such as leaving home, getting married, new baby, reaching mid life and work issues such as promotion/redundancy which can increase levels of emotional distress.
Most people experience emotional crises when they are in a relationship that is in trouble, when a relationship has ended, or when they are lonely and desire a relationship but are unable to find a satisfactory one.
Of course there are many other reasons why people come to counselling such as illness, physical or emotional trauma, many types of losses but in the main most problems will impact on your relationships.
In order to create satisfying relationships in our lives, one of the ideas that I subscribe to is that we do have choices and we contribute to our degree of happiness by how we think and act in our everyday life. In relationships a person can only take responsibility for their own behaviour and how they choose to think and act, they are not responsible for the reactions or behaviours of others.
The choices we make determine the quality of those relationships, let it be with your partner, lover, sibling, parents, in-law, friend or employer. To create quality and happy relationships it is important to take responsibility for ourselves and our actions without trying to control or blame other people in the process.
The majority of people come to see a counsellor when they are in emotional pain and are having difficulty finding a solution to their problem or resolving their pain/distress without outside help. In coming to counselling, you can expect to be able to talk in confidence about your problem with the hope of finding solutions and feeling better.
During the counselling session you'll be encouraged and guided to recognise and make effective choices that will bring more love, happiness and contentment to your life and relationships and in turn will help heal your mind and soul.


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A Jakarta-bound aircraft made an emergency landing at the airport in Chennai on Saturday for giving immediate medical treatment to a one-year-old baby, which developed serious health problem after take-off from Abu Dhabi.
The pilots of the aircraft carrying 225 passengers obtained permission from Chennai airport authorities to make the landing, airport officials said.
The child was immediately rushed to a nearby private hospital. However, the condition of the child was not immediately known.
The passengers were lodged at different hotels. The flight is expected to take-off at midnight tonight.


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Polish Journal Of Microbiology
A Novel Approach to Study the Effect of Ciprofloxacin on Biofilms of Corynebacterium spp. Using Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy
. The effect of ciprofloxacin on the biofilm produced by the antibiotic-susceptible C. striatum strain was evaluated using three concentrations of the antimicrobial agent (2 ×, 4 ×, and 6 × the MIC – the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration). The basis for the interpretation of results was the statistical analysis of maximum points readings from the surface comprising a total of 245 areas of the biofilm image under the confocal microscope. It was observed that ciprofloxacin at a concentration equal to 4
ALINA OLENDER, AGNIESZKA BOGUT, AGNIESZKA MAGRYŚ, KATARZYNA KRÓL-TURMIŃSKA
Polish Journal of Microbiology , ISSUE 4, 431–440
Antibiotic Resistance Among Uropathogenic Escherichia coli
prevalence of resistant E. coli (< 20%) (Bartoletti et al. 2016; Bonkat et al. 2017). Fluoroquinolones (ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin) play an important role in the treatment of more severe infections and septicemia, and thus, ciprofloxacin should be considered as an alternative, not as a first-line antibiotic, in the treatment of uncomplicated cystitis (Bartoletti et al. 2016). Ciprofloxacin could be used as second-line empiric therapy in cases of mild and moderate pyelonephritis or complicated UTI
BARBARA KOT
Microbiology and Drug Resistance of Pathogens in Patients Hospitalized at the Nephrology Department in the South of Poland
= 0.017), amikacin (61.1% vs. 90.7%; p = 0.001), gentamicin (70.0% vs. 93.2%; p = 0.002), cefalexin (41.2% vs. 83.3%; p < 0.001), cefotaxime (63.6% vs. 89.4%; p = 0.002), ceftazidime (61.9% vs. 85.6%; p = 0.008), cefepime (73.7% vs. 91.1%; p = 0.025), ciprofloxacin (54.1% vs. 72.2%; p = 0.024) and norfloxacin (40.5% vs. 62.5%; p = 0.011) among patients with catheter-associated UTI (CAUTI) compared to those with non-CAUTI. A similar susceptibility profile was observed between different age groups
MIKOŁAJ MICHNO, ANTONI SYDOR, MARTA WAŁASZEK, WŁADYSŁAW SUŁOWICZ
In Vitro and In Vivo Activity of Zabofloxacin and Other Fluoroquinolones Against MRSA Isolates from A University Hospital in Egypt
, Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus pneumoniae and Enterococcus faecalis. Its activity against these organisms is regarded to be superior to other fluoroquinolones as ciprofloxacin, moxifloxacin, and gemifloxacin (Park et al. 2006; Karpiuk and Tyski 2013). Zabofloxacin is slightly inferior in comparison with other fluoroquinolones against Enterobacteriaceae family. However, it is effective against the Gram-negative respiratory bacteria, such as Haemophilus influenzae and Moraxella catarrhalis (Karpiuk and
NELLY M. MOHAMED, AZZA S. ZAKARIA, EVA A. EDWARD, AMANY ABDEL-BARY
Polish Journal of Microbiology , ISSUE 1, 59–69
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As a parent, I worry about many things. Some are concerns I imagine to be universal and shared by parents from time immemorial: Are the children healthy, are the children safe? Yet there's also a suite of uniquely modern anxieties that can be summed up as "How is my kid stacking up?": Should they know their letters by now? If she switches extra-curricular activities too often, will it look bad on a college application? These stresses about our children's development can be consuming, suffocating.
— Find time for intentional interactions. Read a book to them. Go for a walk together. Bake cookies. It doesn't have to be long — children have an entertainingly terrible sense of time — just make it a consistent routine. Intentional time, even 15 minutes, is relational gold.
If all you ever do for your child is provide basic physical needs and cultivate a warm, predictable relationship (and, OK, read with them a lot), they will be in amazing, fantastic shape for life. The best part is that in cultivating that relationship, you're naturally going to cross into spheres of literacy and numeracy and physicality and character building and supporting their passions and all the other million developmental things we stress about daily.
Elliot Haspel is a former teacher who works in early childhood and K-12 education policy. He holds an M.Ed. in education policy and management from Harvard's Graduate School of Education.


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Home Culture The War on Gringo Billy II
The War on Gringo Billy II
by@TheRealBubbaManiac And T.H.Caeczar
Billy Dekle was a Florida boy who loved to fly. He could fly anything under any conditions. For a time, he dusted crops for his family's business. When he was older, he flew south and lived the Jimmy Buffett dream, flying loads of marijuana into the United States.
In the '70s and '80s, smuggling was a dangerous lifestyle, but for Billy, it was an adventure. He got arrested several times, but the end arrived in 1990 when he was indicted and found guilty b the jury of conspiring to import marijuana.
Billy had never been violent, even though he had navigated dangerous situations that required all his wits. He went to trial and on June 7, 1991 was sentenced to life without parole as a nonviolent marijuana offender. He is one of more than a dozen non-violent marijuana offenders serving life without parole sentences in federal prisons. Many others are doing life without parole sentences in state prisons.
Billy adjusted to life in federal prison while nourishing his sense of humor and maintaining his optimistic nature. He realized that his sentence was life, but there was hope that laws would change, parole would be restored, and clemency could become a viable and frequent act. He filled his life with work and decorated his cell with pictures of the vintage planes that he loved.
In May of 2012 when he had served 22 years of his life without parole sentence, the last 14 incident free, Billy was removed from his cell and taken without explanation to the SHU. (Solitary confinement for those unschooled in prison protocol.) He had been a responsible and productive inmate for years, a dependable and skilled worker for UNICOR with a great prison resume. He had been fortunate enough to have been moved from a high-security penitentiary to a medium security federal prison. This new development would assure that his life would change dramatically. He would be returned to a high-security penitentiary.
The reason for this change in status was unexplained. Billy was told that he would be transferred back to a USP because the warden wasn't comfortable with him in the facility. This transfer would change his life: he would be sent to a high-security facility and he would no longer be close to friends and family. No explanation was given – no questions were answered.
After being in the SHU for five months, this nonviolent marijuana offender was able to piece together the reason for this oppressive loss of freedom. This is the story:
Inmate X was a man who boasted responsibility for multiple murders, a kidnapping, rape, and torture. To memorialize this status, his tattoos were tombstones bearing the names of his victims; "Do not resuscitate" unfurled across his chest; A Grim Reaper tattoo was part of his body art. Inmate X had recently been fired from his UNICOR job for a serious infraction. He now had ample idle time and nothing to fill it with. Bob decided his medication was inhibiting his thought and decided to stop taking it. (Inmate X is just one of the multitudes of mentally ill who fill our prisons living among what can only be called our most vulnerable population.)
Billy's cellmate had previously lived with Inmate X and Inmate X now hatched a plan. He no longer cared about his life, but he still wanted to extract revenge for the cellmate who deserted him and the inmate who had become his confidant.
On May 29, 2012, Inmate X killed himself in his cell and, through this action, he let the world know he had nothing to offer — the note he left took care of the revenge he sought. In the note, he advised the warden that Billy and his old cellmate were planning an escape from federal prison.
Remarkably, Billy's vintage plane photos would play a major role in the decisions made about his future. The investigation concluded that vintage plane memorabilia proved that the ranting of a mad man could be true. Billy's life was changed, and he would spend five months in solitary then be returned to a high-security prison far from his family and support.
William Ervin Dekle, 64, now resides at the United States Penitentiary-Sandy Springs in Inez, Kentucky.
The stigma and lack of choice in high security is just the beginning of the hardship for these often peaceful and nonviolent men and women. The real horror is the realization that they must always be alert and their safety and well-being depend on diffusing, cajoling, mediating, and pacifying the truly violent who are the unknown among them.
Mentally ill inmates are legion in the prison system and the majority of them will be released without treatment. Nonviolent marijuana inmates like Billy will die in federal prison, possibly chained to a hospital bed.
Does that sound fair?
@TheRealBubbaManiac And T.H.Caeczar


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    global.isProd = true;

    return sequence(['static-routes', 'client-sans', 'sass', 'image', 'copy']);
});

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    global.isProd = true;

    return sequence(['static-index', 'client-router', 'sass', 'image', 'copy']);
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The Institutional Review Board safeguards the rights of all subjects of research carried out under the auspices of Mississippi University for Women. The IRB establishes guidelines for the use of human subjects in research; reviews appropriate research proposals to ensure that the proposed research meets the established guidelines; and recommends approval or disapproval of the research.
Investigators will download Review Packets and submit the documents electronically to the chair of the IRB. All student proposals must be approved by the research advisor prior to submission to the IRB. The investigator will submit necessary materials for the review committee. The committee prefers that submissions be made within the first six weeks of the Fall and Spring semesters and the first three weeks of the First Summer term. Exceptions may be made where appropriate. Requests for such action should be directed to the committee chair.
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All researchers must go to the Global Health Training website to register and affiliate with MUW and then complete the modules required prior to IRB approval.
The Global Health Training Center Research Ethics certificate consists of 14 modules and quizzes. The quiz for each module has been created by The Global Health Network to help you test your knowledge of the course material and to gain certification to demonstrate that you have successfully completed the entire course. Each quiz must be taken in order and we recommend that each quiz is taken directly after completing its associated module. A certificate will be issued on successful completion of all fourteen quiz sections (minimum of 80% required).
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using System.IdentityModel.Protocols.WSTrust;
using System.IdentityModel.Tokens;
using System.Net.Http;
using System.ServiceModel;
using System.ServiceModel.Security;
using Thinktecture.IdentityModel.Constants;
using Thinktecture.IdentityModel.Extensions;
using Thinktecture.IdentityModel.WSTrust;

namespace Thinktecture.Samples
{
    class Program
    {
        static Uri _baseAddress = new Uri(Constants.WebHostBaseAddress);
        //static Uri _baseAddress = new Uri(Constants.SelfHostBaseAddress);

        static void Main(string[] args)
        {
            var token = GetSamlToken();
            CallService(token);
        }

        private static string GetSamlToken()
        {
            "Requesting identity token".ConsoleYellow();

            var factory = new WSTrustChannelFactory(
                new UserNameWSTrustBinding(SecurityMode.TransportWithMessageCredential),
                Constants.IdSrv.WSTrustEndpoint);
            factory.TrustVersion = TrustVersion.WSTrust13;

            factory.Credentials.UserName.UserName = "bob";
            factory.Credentials.UserName.Password = "abc!123";

            var rst = new RequestSecurityToken
            {
                RequestType = RequestTypes.Issue,
                KeyType = KeyTypes.Bearer,
                TokenType = TokenTypes.Saml2TokenProfile11,
                AppliesTo = new EndpointReference(Constants.Realm)
            };

            var token = factory.CreateChannel().Issue(rst) as GenericXmlSecurityToken;
            return token.TokenXml.OuterXml;
        }

        private static void CallService(string token)
        {
            var client = new HttpClient
            {
                BaseAddress = _baseAddress
            };

            client.SetToken(Constants.IdSrv.SamlScheme, token);

            while (true)
            {
                Helper.Timer(() =>
                {
                    "Calling service.".ConsoleYellow();

                    var response = client.GetAsync("identity").Result;
                    response.EnsureSuccessStatusCode();

                    var claims = response.Content.ReadAsAsync<ViewClaims>().Result;
                    Helper.ShowConsole(claims);
                });

                Console.ReadLine();
            }
        }
    }
}


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 "Fear is the most damaging emotion a social species can experience." (Becker, Radosta, Sung, and Becker, 2018) These are very powerful words and we, as veterinary professionals, take it to heart that this is the experience some of our canine and feline patients have when coming to the vet. For some of them, the visit may be one of fear, anxiety, or stress, often starting at home before they have even set a paw in the clinic. Canines and felines can suffer from social anxiety in much the same way we humans do and what we perceive as a simple trip to the vet's office can be a major undertaking for them. It is not the intention of any veterinary professional to cause fear, anxiety, or stress to the patients we are trying to help.
We believe that veterinary visits do not have to be scary ordeals for our patients and would like to introduce you and your pet to a better way. This new concept is called Fear Free and the ultimate goal is to take the "pet" out of petrified. This movement focuses on taking the emotional well-being as well as the physical well-being of our patients into consideration at every visit. We have been looking at the veterinary visit from their perspective in an effort to recognize the things that can cause stress for them. Doing this has allowed us to take a fresh look at how things such as physical exams, vaccinations, blood draws, nail trims, and hospitalized care affect our patients on an emotional level. As a result, and we are developing ways to alleviate their fear, anxiety, and stress in these situations.
If you have visited our clinic in the past year you have probably noticed some of the changes we are implementing to make the visit more pleasant for your pet. There is now calming music playing in our reception area, exam rooms, surgical prep area, and hospital ward. Believe it or not, studies have been done to discern what types of music are soothing to our furry companions and the two genres found to be most effective are classical and reggae. Since implementing the music, we have seen a noticeable difference in the level of anxiety of several of our hospitalized patients and those coming in for their yearly vaccine appointments.
We have treats in ready supply for every appointment! The idea behind all of the food is to have high value treats for our patients that help distract them during the visit and make things such as nail trims and vaccines not so scary. Peanut butter in a cup or ice cream cone, soft chews, cream cheese, liver paste, canned food, and shredded chicken are just a few of the menu options. Please bring your pet hungry whenever possible!
We are paying attention to your pet's body language and learning to pick up the signals (some subtle and some not so subtle) that tell us they are uncomfortable with what is happening. We've incorporated different handling techniques to help reduce stress. In addition, we have done away with the old adage that exams and procedures must be performed on the exam table – we want your pet to be comfortable, and have successfully performed exams, vaccines, nail trims, and blood draws on the floor, a wall perch, their carrier, and even an owner's lap.
In spite of our best efforts we have some patients that just need some extra help managing the anxiety and stress that a visit to the vet causes. For these patients we have medications that can be prescribed to be given prior to their appointment to help reduce their anxiety and make the visit easier for them. If you feel your pet would benefit from some pre-appointment calming medication please don't hesitate to ask.
Every effort is made to do as many things as possible for your pet in the exam room in your presence. You are a source of comfort for your pet and it can be scary for them to be separated from you to have procedures done. With the exception of some diagnostics that cannot physically occur in the exam room, we try to contain the entire appointment to that one area.
Our commitment to offering Fear Free visits is part of our continued goal to provide you and your pet with a superior level of medical care. We currently have a handful of Fear Free Certified Professionals on our staff and are working towards becoming a Fear Free Certified Clinic. We encourage you to participate in this journey with us as we strive to reduce and, hopefully, eliminate fear, anxiety, and stress for your pet at every visit. For more information please visit www.fearfreehappyhomes.com or speak with a staff member. We would love to share Fear Free with you and your pet!
References Becker, Radosta, Sung, and Becker. (2018). From Fearful to Fear Free. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications, Inc.


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26 So-Called 'Healthy' Foods You Should Avoid
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"Eating yogurt is an awesome way to add good bacteria to your gut," Schiff says. But she notes too many yogurts have sugar as a top ingredient, and suggests shoppers buy plain yogurt instead, adding in such mix-ins as fruit, nuts, low-sugar granola or chia seeds. She also recommends Greek yogurt, a higher-protein kind of yogurt. Non-dairy diners can try almond and soy yogurt.
Ah, diet soda. While the dieters' favorite drink may have zero calories, there are some scary reasons you might want to stop drinking it. Schiff admits that diet soda can be a better option than sugar-sweetened or fructose-sweetened soda, but it's important to remember that the manufacturers can get the sweet taste in a variety of ways. Steering clear of artificial sweeteners is possible without giving up fizzy drinks. Schiff suggests that those who crave a soda try a stevia-sweetened product instead. "Stevia has no calories and is a natural product," she added.
Hiking is a healthy pursuit, and trail mix may seem like an equally healthy snack to take with you. But you may accidentally overdo it on candy and chocolate chips. "Stay away from the ones with M&Ms, or yogurt-covered fruits," Schiff advises. These trail mix ingredients can have a lot of added sugar, which is fine for satisfying your sweet tooth, but might not be the greatest everyday snack. Lower sugar options include trail mix with unsalted raw nuts, seeds and unsweetened dried fruits, which can provide vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants and healthy fats. Don't be afraid of high-fat foods - they can be really good for you.
Reduced-fat peanut butter
Cutting out fat might seem healthier, but it really isn't. Opting for low-fat versions of high-fat foods is a "healthy" habit that really isn't. The fats in peanut butter are really good for you, and can help keep you satiated until your next meal. Additionally, for many products, when manufacturers reduce fat, they increase sugar or fillers, Schiff warns. She encourages peanut butter lovers to compare sugar content and added chemicals of peanut butter brands. Standard peanut butter may be a better choice.
Granola is great as a snack, as cereal or sprinkled on yogurt, but not all granolas are as healthy as they seem. Schiff says you should check to see if granola brands have added sugar, palm oil or partially hydrogenated oils listed high on the ingredient panel, and to remember that even natural ingredients like honey and maple syrup are still sources of sugar.
Bottled tea drinks with added sugar
Tea is healthy, right? Picking up a bottled tea may be healthier than grabbing a sugary soda, but some bottled teas actually have as much sugar as that cola drink. "Go for the ones with no added sugar, just pure tea," Schiff encourages. "They're out there. And green tea will give you an extra boost of antioxidants."
Energy bars are an easy road snack, combining the handy shape of a candy bar with better-for-you ingredients. But are they really better? "Energy bars tend to have a lot of added chemicals, which you don't need," Schiff says. She urges people who want to eat energy bars to look for bars made with a healthy, natural protein source, such as nuts, seeds or quinoa, plus minimal sweeteners and a short ingredient list.
Schiff says she "very seldom" thinks juices are a good option, and that we're often better off with fresh fruit instead. Of fruit juices, her favorite is pomegranate upon occasion. "Studies have shown that it may improve cognition."
Sugary instant oatmeal
Oatmeal has healthy, soluble fiber, which is good for your heart, Schiff notes. But some instant oatmeal packets are crammed with sugar. One easy option she recommends is to pre-prepare your own overnight oats. Just take 1/2 cup of rolled oats and 1/2 cup of milk - either dairy or plant - and mix them in a jar to leave in your fridge overnight. "The oatmeal will be creamy the next morning, no cooking required," she says. "Then you can add fruit, coconut, nuts, cinnamon, cocoa nibs, anything, and eat!"
Smoothie chains may hype up the health factor of their drinks, but it really depends on the ingredients. Many chains lean heavily on sugary add-ins that make their smoothies more like milkshakes. A healthier option is to make them at home with no-sugar yogurt and consider using unsweetened, plant-based milks, Schiff suggests. "Use mostly vegetables, with some fruit."
You might feel like opting for a bran muffin at the coffee shop instead of a chocolate doughnut is a healthy choice. "But it's usually a sugar and fat bomb," Schiff reveals. So if you're choosing the muffin to try to cut sugar, you may as well get the sweet treat you really want. You may not be able to look at a label list in a bakery, but if you're buying a wrapped muffin, check the nutrition label. For a healthier breakfast, you're looking for lots of fiber and smaller amounts of sugar.
Fruit leather is fruit, right? Fruit is healthy. "This is candy, not fruit," Schiff says. Fruit leather is high in sugar, and the sticky texture can linger on your teeth and contribute to cavities. It's a fun treat to have once in a while, but don't think of it as a replacement for fresh fruit.
We know what you're thinking: Why would veggie burgers be on this list? Schiff agrees that these can be good options if you're subbing them in for red meat. But you may still want to check the label. "If you have high-blood pressure or are at risk for heart disease, watch the sodium levels, which can be a bit high in some vegetable-based burgers," Schiff says. "Try the Impossible Burger, or Beyond Burger, if you're looking for a close-to-meat experience."
Admittedly, fro-yo usually has less fat and sugar than ice cream, but watch the sugar content, Schiff says. It does, however, also have the benefits of gut-balancing probiotics in its corner. She recommends you don't go overboard on the toppings and opt for soft-serve.
Beans are often a healthy choice filled with fiber, but buying the canned version can muck with your healthy plans. Some canned beans have more sodium than a dish you'd cook from dried ones. Look for varieties that are lower in sodium or make your own.
Bottled sports drinks
You're playing soccer or lifting weights and during a break you reach for a big-name sports drink to slam. This might not be the best idea. Schiff says these popular beverages can be filled with sugar and chemicals, and suggests you rehydrate with regular water, or another hydrating drink.
Rice cakes look (and sometimes taste) like Styrofoam, but the disks are still a staple for many dieters. Schiff notes that the rice cakes have low amounts of fiber, and don't have a lot to offer on their own health-wise. But if you like to eat them from time to time, you can use them as a vehicle for a nutritious spread with protein or healthy fat, like peanut butter or avocado.
Açaí bowls
Açaí bowls, made with a highly nutritious Amazonian berry, are a 2010s trend that's taken off as fast as Fortnite. They are also one of the best-kept secrets of Costco's famous food court. But these bowls can be packed with sugar, no matter how healthy the sellers try to make them sound. "Add nuts for protein and fat, so you're not hungry a half hour later," Schiff says. "And get a small one."
Bottled water isn't bad for you, but why spend money on something that comes out of your sink? "Bottled water is usually no better than tap," Schiff says. "As a matter of fact, many bottled water companies do get their water from a tap. Check your local water supply. If it's good, use it!" Your town might even have the best-tasting tap water in the U.S.
Couscous sounds like an exotic, healthy replacement for other types of carbs you might eat in a main course. But Schiff says that couscous is "just pasta, white pasta. No fiber." There are whole grain versions. But plain white couscous is similar in nutritional value to plain white pasta.
Crunchy pretzels may seem like a healthy replacement for potato chips, but be careful. Schiff says they are often made with white flour, have no fiber, and can have a lot of sodium, partly from those added salt crystals that make pretzels so delicious. "Look for whole-grain versions," she says.
Certain multigrain breads
You may know to avoid fluffy, sugary white breads if you want more fiber in your diet. But what about multigrain breads? Some companies hope you'll buy anything with the labels whole-grain, multi-grain or whole-wheat, and ignore the actual ingredient list. Check the label and make sure sugar is not high on the list, Schiff says. In fact, there are a few things you should look for next time you buy a loaf of bread.
The deal with sushi can be a little fishy. Schiff agrees it's often a healthy choice, since the raw fish isn't fried or sauteed in oil. But you may be consuming more white rice than you realize. And be careful when you dip. Even the low-sodium soy sauce can send your blood pressure through the roof.
Flavored soy milk
Soy milk is fine, as is any plant milk, Schiff says. In fact, soy milk might be the healthiest kind. But now that soy milk has become so popular, manufacturers are appealing to consumers' sweet tooth by making chocolate, vanilla and other sweetened versions. "Watch out for flavored varieties, which often have a lot of added sugar," Schiff says.
Salted nuts
Packaged salted nuts can quickly load you up on salt, and a serving size is only about a handful. "Nuts have fat, and although it's healthy fat, you shouldn't overdo it," Schiff says. " If the nuts are roasted, that's additional fat." If you're looking for something quick and satisfying, salted nuts can be a good choice. If you're looking for something you can snack on all day, on the other hand, you may want to opt for a less calorie-dense food with less sodium.
Gluten-free versions of foods
Unless you have celiac disease or are gluten-intolerant, gluten-free packaged products won't make you healthier, Schiff says. "When companies take gluten out of their products, they often add more fat, sugar or salt." If you need to go gluten-free, do so naturally, she advises, by eating more vegetables, fruits, gluten-free whole grains and lean proteins. Steer clear of packaged cookies, cakes and breads that tout the "GF" label. If you're avoiding gluten because you think it's bad for you, keep in mind that this is one of many common myths about gluten you shouldn't believe.
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Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross all smiles, raves about Adam Gase
Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross looks on during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Hard Rock Stadium. Ross is excited about Adam Gase's leadership. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
CARLSBAD, Calif. — Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross was casually chatting with a small group of a reporters at an upscale resort outside of San Diego that is the team's home base this week.
The Dolphins have won four consecutive games. The sun was shining bright. And on this Monday afternoon, Ross had a smile on his face that indicated he couldn't be more pleased with how the season is going.
Ross raved about his first-year head coach Adam Gase.
He spoke about the cohesiveness between Gase and the rest of the football operation, namely executives Mike Tannenbaum and Chris Grier.
It hasn't always been that way for the Dolphins.
It hasn't always seemed as hopeful for the organization under Ross' leadership as it does this moment.
Ross joked about how he's through making predictions, particularly any involving the Super Bowl.
But Ross spoke seriously about how the culture being set by Gase is the right one.
Gase connects to his players, veterans and rookies alike. Heck, Gase connects on a positive level with the media, offering respect and a sincere interest in anyone he interacts with.
Dolphins football? It's now about a culture of accountability and responsibility.
And Tannenbaum and Grier are on board. They are lockstep. In unison.
Gase's opinion on players is weighed heavily by Tannenbaum and Grier, who understand the importance of adding, not deleting, players Gase and his staff want in South Florida. And not adding players Gase and his staff want no part of.
There is three-way respect.
Players are constantly talking about how they owe it to themselves and their teammates to give great effort. And as we have seen in Gase's first season, those who don't will be benched, see their playing time reduced, or, ultimately, be cut.
Gase is winning. How big Gase can win remains to be seen.
But Gase is winning with personnel that doesn't necessarily fit with what he and defensive coordinator Vance Joseph would ideally operate.
Gase and his coaches are meshing the strengths of his players with their concepts, even listening intently to ideas and suggestions from the players themselves.
In the future, how Gase, Tannenbaum and Grier build upon this roster will ultimately determine if the Dolphins can actually compete with the New England Patriots, or, at least, seriously compete for a wild card spot.
Ross isn't making any predictions. But what is clear at this moment, the midpoint of the 2016 season, is that Ross has complete confidence that he's finally found the right coach.
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Q: How to do division of two numbers which are already under modulo 'm'? How to do division for the following example?
Case 1 : Without modulo
n1 = 40, n2 = 8
Quotient = n1/n2 = 5

Case 2 : With modulo
m = 6
n1 = n1 mod m = 4 (AND)
n2 = n2 mod m = 2
Quotient = 4 / 2 = 2
Now,In case 1, Quotient = 5, but in case 2, Quotient = 2. How to do division on numbers such that both numbers are already under modulo 'm'?

A: This only works if $m$ is a prime and thus the group of residues is a field. If $m$ is not prime, the corresponding congruences modulo $m$ don't have unique solutions.
In your case, the "quotient" $x\equiv4/2$ corresponds to the congruence $2x\equiv4$. Modulo $6$, this congruence has two different solutions, $x=2$ and $x=5$. More generally, if $m$ is not prime and $a$ in $ax\equiv b$ is not coprime with $m$, then the solution is only fixed up to multiples of $m/\gcd(a,m)$.


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`Boys' Life': cheerless comedy
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Boys' Life Comedy by Howard Korder. Directed by W.H. Macy. ``Boys' Life,'' at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater, is a slight and cheerless little comedy about the ups and downs of a friendship among three overgrown adolescents. Cynical Jack (Clark Gregg) divides his time between baby-sitting his small son and philandering. Romantic Don (Jordan Lage) finds his way to love and marriage. Phil (Steven Goldstein) is a freaky wimp who doesn't find his way anywhere.
Principally involved in the male trio's not-so-boyish pursuits are Lisa (Melissa Bruder), a waitress and would-be sculptor, and Maggie (Felicity Huffman), an activist jogger.
To the extent that ``Boys' Life'' reflects the general moral state of the 1980s, one would have to conclude that the 1990s can't come too soon.
Playwright Howard Korder displays an ear for fashionable obscenity and the comic possibilities of trendy jargon, an eye for the messy urban scene, and a knack for sharp dialogue.
The playwright has been well served in the crisp ensemble performance staged by W.H. Macy. The smartly mounted production was designed by James Wolk (sets), Donna Zakowska (costumes), and Steve Lawnick (lighting), with incidental music by David Yazbek.
``Boys' Life,'' which runs through June 5, marks the Lincoln Center debut of the Atlantic Theater Company, a not-for-profit producing group that emerged from a series of workshops taught by playwright David Mamet and Mr. Macy from 1983 to 1985.
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Malicious activity in Discord chats
In the wake of recent research, we talk about several scenarios that underlie malicious activity on Discord.
Enoch Root
In the six years since the launch of Discord's chat and VoIP service, the platform has become a popular tool for building communities of interest, especially among gamers. However, just like any other platform that hosts user-generated content, Discord can be exploited. Discord's extensive customization options also open the door to attacks on ordinary users, both on and off the chat server. Recent research into Discord security has revealed several cyberattack scenarios linked to its chat service, some of which can be truly dangerous for users. Here's how to protect yourself.
Malware being spread through Discord
Malicious files distributed through Discord represent the most obvious threat. A recent study identified several dozen types of malware. We call this threat "obvious" simply because sharing files through Discord is very easy; every file uploaded to the platform is assigned a permanent URL, formatted as follows:
cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/{channel ID}/{file ID}/{file name}
Most files are freely available for download by anyone with the link.
The study describes a real-life attack example: a fake website offering Zoom Web conferencing client downloads. The website looks like the real one, and the malicious file is hosted on a Discord server. That gets around restrictions on downloading files from untrusted sources. The rationale is that the servers of a popular application used by millions are less likely to be blocked by antimalware solutions.
The malicious "lifehack" is as obvious as are the means of combating it: High-quality security solutions look at more than just the download source to determine the level of threat a file may pose. Kaspersky tools immediately detect malicious functionality the first time a user tries to download the file, for example, and then, with the help of a cloud-based security system, let all other users know the file should be blocked.
All services that permit uploads of user-generated content face issues of misuse. Free Web hosting sites see phishing pages created on them, for example, and file-sharing platforms are used for spreading Trojans. Form-filling services serve as spam channels. The list goes on. Platform owners do try to combat the abuse, but with mixed results.
Discord developers also clearly need to implement at least some basic means of user protection. For example, files used on a particular chat server need not be made available to the whole world. Checking and automatically blocking known malware also seems wise. Regardless, this is Discord's least exotic problem, and combating it is really no different than dealing with any other method of malware distribution. It is not, however, the only threat users face.
Malicious bots
Another recent study demonstrates how easy it is to exploit Discord's bot system. The bots extend chat server functionality in various ways, and Discord offers a vast array of options for customizing users' own chats. One example of chat-related malicious code was recently published on (and fairly quickly removed from) GitHub: Using mainly capabilities provided by the Discord API, the author was able to execute arbitrary code on a user's computer. It might look something like this:
A malicious chatbot launches an arbitrary program on a user's computer after receiving a command through a Discord chat. Source
In one attack scenario, malicious code relies on a locally installed Discord client to launch automatically on startup. Installing a bot from an untrusted source can lead to such an infection.
The researchers also looked at another Discord misuse scenario that doesn't rely on the user having installed a Discord client. In this case, the malware uses the chat service to communicate. Thanks to the public API, uncomplicated registration process, and basic data encryption, a backdoor can easily and conveniently use Discord to send data about the infected system to its operator and, in turn, receive commands to execute code, upload new malicious modules, and more.
That kind of scenario appears quite dangerous; it greatly simplifies the work of attackers, who then do not need to create a communication interface with infected computers but can instead use something already available. At the same time, it somewhat complicates the detection of malicious activity; conversations between the backdoor and its operator look like regular user activity in a popular chat.
Protection for gamers
Although the aforementioned threats apply to all Discord users, they relate mainly to those who use Discord as a game add-in: for voice and text communication, streaming, collecting gaming statistics, and so on. Such use entails substantial customization and adds to users' risks of finding and installing malicious extensions.
The relaxed, seemingly safe environment actually represents further threat, increasing the success rate of social engineering techniques — bait goes down easier in a cozy chat with people you believe are your friends. We recommend following the same digital hygiene rules on Discord as you do elsewhere on the Web: Don't click suspicious links or download obscure files; scrutinize offers that sound too good to be true; and refrain from sharing any personal or financial information.
As for the Trojans and backdoors, Discord-based or simply distributed through the platform, they are not special or essentially different from other kinds of malware. Use a reliable antivirus app to stay safe, keep it running at all times — including when you install any software or add bots to a chat server — and pay attention to its warnings.
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Hailstorms In Mexico: The Planet's Cry For Help?
A pair of intense storms during the dry season have raised concerns about global warming.
By Christian Valera May 18 ,	2021
In the last few months, two major hailstorms have hit Mexico. Those storms raised two main concerns: First, one storm resulted in a vast amount of ice covered Mexico's capital Zocalo, the largest civic plaza in Latin America; and second, despite this onslaught from Mother Nature, Mexico is still facing one of its worst droughts in history.
As a result, some are wondering if all this havoc is traceable to global warming. After all, they coincide with a severe drought that has kept the Cutzamala System — an extensive system of dams that distributes clean water across central Mexico — at 44 percent of its capacity.
"Hailstorms are a common occurrence in Mexico. However, what is abnormal are the size of the ice chunks and the amount of hail that rains down," said Genova López, a resident of the Gustavo A. Madero borough in Mexico City. "Seeing the Zocalo completely white has left me speechless. There is something wrong with the weather."
Two times so far this year, hailstorms similar to that of 2019 in Guadalajara have occurred. During those storms, the city became covered with ice in the middle of the summer. Just like with this year's hailstorms, some blamed global warming. (Not everyone feels that way; some remain unconvinced that human activity is causing the thermometer to climb.)
In Guadalajara, during 2019, what looked like a snow-covered city was actually hail. (Government of Mexico)
"We define climate change as the meteorological variations of a region's weather. Although climate change is a naturally occurring phenomenon, it has exacerbated in recent years due to human activity," said Alejandra Contreras, a member of the environmental association Somos Más in Veracruz.
Contreras, who has participated in several conferences on global warming at the United Nations (UN), said that the hailstorms should make Mexicans ponder backing newer environmental policies to help lessen the impact that pollution and modern lifestyles have on the planet.
"It's something that affects all of us," she said. "It's not solely an environmental phenomenon, as it also has serious social and economic repercussions."
Mexico's inhabitants are still not out of the danger zone. The National Meteorological System (Servicio Meteorológico Nacional) has issued a weather forecast that calls for more hailstorms to hit the states of Coahuila, Nuevo León and Tamaulipas for the next few weeks.
Large hail chunks can block drains and cause extra traffic in the streets, in addition to damaging property and even hurting people. (Cody Angus/Unsplash)
"Climate-change consequences are dire for humans," said Contreras. "It can lead to such things as a lack of drinkable water, severe droughts, glaciers melting and rise of water levels, extreme storms, hurricanes, and heatwaves."
Besides representing dangers for all living beings on the planet, it also involves financial costs, both to countries and their citizens.
"It makes our wallet hurt. During the last hailstorm, the hail broke through my stall's roof, so I had to buy two new tin sheets — something that I had not budgeted," said José Benítez, owner of a street food stall in Gustavo A. Madero.
"The recent meteorological phenomena are a wake-up call for the citizenry," said Contreras. "Hailstorms pelt down on Mexico City while Veracruz is heating up. Both events have the same message: humanity has to change as soon as possible, while we still have time. We must avoid using single-use plastics, the industries should try to be as green as possible, and the countries must use greener renewable energy sources. Those kinds of habits lead to a better environment."
(Translated and edited by Mario Vázquez; edited by Matthew Hall)
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Q: Programatically registering .dll's on Windows Vista (using DllRegisterServer) Instead of calling regsvr32.exe, one can register a .DLL using the following steps:
HINSTANCE hLib = ::LoadLibraryEx(dllPath, NULL, LOAD_WITH_ALTERED_SEARCH_PATH);
HRESULT (STDAPICALLTYPE* lpDllEntryPoint)(void);
(FARPROC&)lpDllEntryPoint = ::GetProcAddress(hLib, "DllRegisterServer");
const HRESULT hRes = (*lpDllEntryPoint)();

This works fine on Windows XP. Regrettably, it fails on Vista, but only with some specific DLLs. hRes becomes E_ACCESSDENIED. I guess this is a security issue. Does anyone know how to register a .DLL from code on Windows Vista?
Note: I was logged in as administrator when running this code.

A: COM registration requires write access to the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE part of the registry.
Under UAC, write access to the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE requires an elevated administrator.
The easiest way to get an elevated process is to create it with a manifest that specifies 'requireAdministrator' access. - Look under the Project Properties -> Configuration Properties->Linker->Manifest File->UAC Execution Level to set the correct setting.
This means you will probably want to split your EXE into two parts. The 'normal' asInvoker part, and, when self registration is detected as a requirement, an elevated InstallMyself part. When the non elevated part detects a first-run type condition, it needs to use ShellExecute(Ex) to execute the FirstInstall.exe part - using CreateProcess or some other API will simply fail with a insufficient privilege error. ShellExecute will present the UAC prompt.
It is possible to use Application Isolation to load COM dll's without any registration step at all.

Is is unfortunate that the cause cannot be determined. However, if you are interested in doing further research, a tool that will help a lot would be Process Monitor from SysInternals. Process Monitor can log all the File, Registry and other access for a process, including all success and fail codes making it a lot easier to debug problems like this without having to resort to deeper means of reverse engineering.

A: Regrettably, I couldn't get this to work for all DLLs, even with Chris Becke's excellent tips. I didn't want to spend too much time solving the problem, so now I simply call regsvr32.exe. I expect this .exe to be present on all Windows machines, so I guess it is a good enough solution.


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APMEX, Inc., a leading online Precious Metals retailer based in Oklahoma City, is excited to introduce the fourth release in The Royal Mint's Landmarks of Britain series. This final issue celebrates one of the most famous residences in the world: Buckingham Palace.
The grounds of Buckingham Palace had been the site of previous residences, but a house built in 1703 for the first Duke of Buckingham and Normanby forms the architectural core of the current palace. After being sold to King George III in 1761 as the Queen's private retreat, Queen Victoria became the first monarch to reside in Buckingham Palace in 1837, making it the principal royal residence moving forward. It also functions as the monarch's administrative headquarters. It is the seventh-largest royal residence in the world but one of the most visited, with half a million visitors each year.
"This unique series from The Royal Mint added a Londoner's perspective to world-famous attractions." APMEX Vice President of Merchandising Ryan Boyles said. "Our customers have enjoyed each of the previous releases and have been awaiting the Buckingham Palace coin as a perfect way to cap off an exquisite series."
Just like each prior coin in the series, the 1 oz Silver Buckingham Palace coin specifications resemble those of The Royal Mint's Silver Britannia, measuring 38.61 mm in diameter, containing .999 fine Silver and listing a face value of £2. The obverse features the fifth effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, created by Royal Mint designer Jody Clark, and displays the guilloché background that is becoming commonplace on Royal Mint coins.
Most people are very familiar with the sights of London, but the Landmarks of Britain Series takes a slightly different perspective. Instead of the straight-on shots we see in movies and television, The Royal Mint designers depicted each iconic location as a tourist might view it – from an angled street view as though pictured in a snapshot. These Silver bullion coins appeal to both investors and collectors who want to own a piece of old London town.
Showcasing classic British landmarks where tourists flock and locals regularly gather, the complete Landmarks of Britain Series includes Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace. Order yours today to complete, or even start, your Landmarks of Britain series at APMEX.
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Greaves Cotton set to flourish with improving margins
The company saw a 10% fall in revenue. Despite the fall, the company has impressed the market because of a robust growth in profit.
Narendra Nathan
Updated: August 31, 2015, 19:35 IST
Greaves Cotton saw a 10% fall in revenue year on year (y-o-y) in the first quarter of 2015-16. The exit from the infrastructure equipment business is the main reason behind this fall in revenue. Delayed recovery in four-wheeler small commercial vehicle segment and a sluggish growth in farm equipment segment, due to slow release of subsidies and small increase in minimum support price, have also contributed to this revenue contraction. But, despite the fall in revenue, the company has impressed the market because of a robust growth in profit.
Improvement in margins helped the company report an adjusted net profit growth of 22 percent y-o-y. The reported net profit growth is up 51 percent y-o-y. The net profit this time also contains a one-time profit related to the sale of properties.
The 527 basis points margin improvement, y-o-y, in the first quarter, is largely attributable to Cotton Greaves's exit from the infrastructure equipment business, which was making continuous losses at the EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization) level. Improved operational efficiencies, such as reduction in material and employee costs, further contributed to better margins.
Though Greaves Cotton is into the manufacturing of engines that work on almost all fossil fuels—petrol, diesel, kerosene—and can used in automobiles—threewheelers, four-wheeler small commercial vehicles—fishing boats, agri pumps, etc., most of its revenue comes from the automobile segment. Greaves Cotton, with a market share of 85 percent, is the biggest player in the three-wheeler auto segment.
To augment its auto engine business further, the company has developed engines that can be fitted on vehicles weighing up to 3.5 tonne, a major jump from the previous level of 0.8 tonne. The company should see a significant improvement in its four-wheeler engine market share, currently at 14 percent, in the coming years.
In July, the company signed a deal with Eicher-Polaris for its 600 cc four-wheeler vehicle, Multix, and is trying to get one more four-wheeler company on board during this financial year. Besides new tie-ups, a ramp up in volumes from existing partners is also possible, given the increase in the company's engine offerings.
The future looks extremely bright for Greaves Cotton and as per the consensus analysts' estimate, its net profit is expected to zoom to Rs 211 crore in 2016-17, an annualised 59 percent gain compared to 2014-15.
This fast-growing company's stock is quoting at reasonable valuations and, therefore, investors can buy it for long-term investment.
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