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CBN.com – Jon and Kate Gosselin knew they wanted children. When they weren't able to get pregnant, they turned to fertility treatments and they got more than they bargained for.
"We always knew that we wanted kids, it was just a matter of how many. I said three, he said two. But we got eight, so neither of us won," Kate said.
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"My greatest dream was to be a mom," Kate said. "And I actually used to say to my mom when I was very young, 'Mommy, what if when I get older I can't have babies?'"
Her childhood fears later became a reality.
"I have polycystic ovarian syndrome, and that is a very common fertility issue," Kate said.
Despite the diagnosis, Jon and Kate's dreams came true. Seven months following a successful round of infertility treatments, Kate gave birth to beautiful twin girls.
"Jon was happy with 2 kids," Kate said. "We were having a blast. It was awesome with twins; I mean honestly like a dream come true."
Even though the potential to conceive a second time was slim, Kate couldn't shake the desire to try for just one more baby.
"I wanted to know what it was like to have one baby. Knowing that we were doing fertility, obviously I couldn't be guaranteed that I would have one baby," Kate said.
The Gosselins faced many discouraging situations during their journey, but in the midst of it all, God always gave them encouragement.
"I had received a phone call. I was crying. I wasn't pregnant and I was upset," Kate said. "Mady came up the stairs; and she did not hear the conversation and she said, 'Mommy, why are you crying?'"
"And I didn't get the chance to answer her. She said, 'is it about a brother or a sister?' And I said, 'yes,' and I was already thinking, 'how do you know this?' And she rubbed my leg and she said, 'it'll be soon. It'll be soon.' I was like - it gave me chills. How does a 3-year-old know to say that? So, that really comforted me because I felt like it was God's prophecy through her," Kate said.
After two grueling cycles of artificial insemination, the Gosselins got the much awaited news.
"I could never wait for them to tell me, so I always took home pregnancy tests," Kate said. "I had taken so many that were negative; I wanted to see positive. And, it was way before I should have known that I was pregnant; I took a test and it was positive."
They also knew that multiple babies would be a possibility, but in their minds multiples meant twins.
"To be honest, twins would have been just fine, because by then I was used to grabbing two outfits, two diapers, two whatever," Kate said. "I even found myself grabbing two things for me (laughs)."
Little did they know a mine field of surprises awaited them.
"As soon as it flashed up on the screen, I went into complete shock because I saw all the circles," Kate said. "But I told myself, 'that can't be babies. There's just too many to count in one glance. My entire life flashed before my eyes. I knew no matter the outcome, at that moment, whether I have all of them, lose all of them, or end up with some of them, my life would never be the same."
Jon was even more shocked than Kate.
"I looked over at him at some point to regain some strength, or for him to say it'll be okay, and he was biting his lip," Kate said. "He was pale. He actually bent down at one point because he said, 'if I don't, I'm going to pass out.' Then I knew it was bad, really bad."
Her pregnancy was exhausting. Her doctors put her on complete bed rest early in her first trimester and she endured twenty weeks in the hospital.
"My body was failing. I remember feeling, 'I can feel it; it's giving up.' It was everything I could do just to hang on to them," Kate said.
On May 10th, 2004, 30 weeks into the pregnancy, Kate went into labor.
"I was wheeled in that morning, and I kind of wish now I would have stopped and just really reveled in that moment, like 'it's over. Like yesterday was the last day of this,'" Kate said.
"I just sobbed through the whole preparation time and I remember saying to them, 'I'm sorry, I just I don't have any more strength left,'" Kate said. "And they said that was OK. It was difficult. I call it torture chamber. It was really difficult. They wanted to put me under; we had this argument on-going during the hospitalization. They wanted to put me under for the delivery, and I knew we wouldn't be allowed to videotape or take pictures. And so I argued with them and made a huge fuss about it, telling my doctor, 'they're not putting me under. I didn't go through this not to hear them cry and to see their little faces.'"
Despite the potential complications, at 7:51 that morning, the tiny but healthy Gosselin sextuplets were born by caesarean.
"They pulled Alexis out and I'll never forget that because it was like 50 or 75 people who broke into applause," Kate said. "She gave a really loud awesome cry. Each baby after that they pulled out, it was awesome to hear them and to know that they were OK. There was no time to pause to show them to me. So, I was trying to watch them as they went by. But that was the torture chamber, the experience of them pulling them out. I remember saying to Jon, 'it feels like they're pulling each of my organs out one at a time.' I could actually feel it."
Life in the Gosselin household changed forever that day. The next year proved to be a challenge.
"Did you ever read that stress chart? Pretty much, honestly, every one on there: a move or two, birth of six babies - not just one, Jon's dad passed away; he was our most involved grandparent. That was a big blow. Jon was unemployed this entire time; couldn't pay our bills, tougher - I mean, he stood in line at the Salvation Army for heating assistance; a lot of guilt because we couldn't afford two kids, let alone eight. Were we the right choice for this?"
This difficult time was especially hard on Jon.
"He was trying to hang on. He aged a lot that year; certainly a lot more than any 27-year old should," Kate said.
Their bleak financial situation finally came to an end when the Gosselins received the best Christmas gift of all - Jon got a job at the state capital.
"By God's grace, we survived that year. It was extremely, extremely difficult," Kate said.
The Gosselins became one of America's favorite families when a TV special on surviving sextuplets turned into their weekly series on TLC. Jon and Kate detail the ups and downs of their daily life in the spotlight, in their latest book, Multiple Blessings.
"I just think it's an amazing journey," Kate said. "And when I look at it, and when I read it; that's our story that we lived, but it's God's story that he gave to us. So, if I can encourage one mom to just keep going, I think it's worth it."
Being a parent of eight children has changed Kate's perception of the Lord.
"When I was growing up, I thought of God as someone who is all around, who is waiting to strike you when you do something bad, when you get out of line," Kate said "I think through this experience, without a doubt, we've come out of it realizing how much he loves us and how much he wants to bless us; if we just choose what he wants for us. That's what he wants to do. He wants to take care of us and love us and shape us to be what he wants us to be. So, my view has totally and completely changed. It's like night and day. It's amazing. We're very blessed and we're very glad, at this point, that we were chosen for this, for whatever his reason was. You know, whatever he wants us to do, that's what I want to do."


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Say what? China says 400 million can't speak national language
Passengers waiting to board trains crowd Beijing Railway Station February 7, 2013. REUTERS/Jason Lee
BEIJING (Reuters) - More than 400 million Chinese are unable to speak the national language Mandarin, and large numbers in the rest of the country speak it badly, state media said on Thursday as the government launched another push for linguistic unity.
China's ruling Communist Party has promoted Mandarin for decades to unite a nation with thousands of often mutually unintelligible dialects and numerous minority languages, but has been hampered by the country's size and lack of investment in education, especially in poor rural areas.
Officials have admitted they will probably never get the whole country to be able to speak Mandarin, formally called Putonghua in China, meaning "common tongue", suggesting everyone should be able to speak it.
Ministry of Education spokeswoman Xu Mei said that only 70 percent of the country could speak Mandarin, many of them poorly, and the remaining 30 percent or 400 million people could not speak it at all, Xinhua news agency reported.
"The country still needs to invest in promoting Mandarin," it quoted her as saying, ahead of an annual campaign to promote Mandarin held every year since 1998.
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Reporting by Ben Blanchard; Editing by Nick Macfie


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NJ teen art contest celebrates importance of family in their lives
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Teens across New Jersey can start submitting entries for the 25th annual New Jersey Teen Media Contest, which highlights the state Department of Human Resources' mission to help manage the child support program.
Deputy Commissioner Elisa Neira said the contest is an opportunity for students and for teens across the state to express through art and the written word the importance and impact families have on them and their future.
The Department of Human Resources offers help in establishing and enforcing child support orders, locating parents, establishing paternity and medical support and providing convenient options for paying child support. The state child support program helps a million families across New Jersey.
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The contest is open to all New Jersey middle and high school-aged students. Neira said every year, the contest has a different theme. This year's theme is for the students to illustrate a valuable life lesson or moment.
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The contest will accept entries in the hand-painted, hand-drawn and written word categories. All entries must be postmarked no later than Wednesday, March 11. Entries can be submitted either via the students' art or English/language arts teachers, if their school is registered. They can also submit entries directly to the website at www.NJTeenMedia.org.
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by The Nonprofit Times on January 13th, 2020
Longtime president and CEO of ASAE/The Center for Association Leadership, John H. Graham IV, FASAE, CAE, has died.
The Washington, D.C.-based association, which will mark its centennial this year, released a statement Jan. 13, 2020 that Graham died the previous day "after an extended battle with cancer."
Graham took a leave of absence in June. Executive Vice President Susan Robertson, CAE, was appointed interim president & CEO at the time. She will continue to serve in that role.
A private family service will be held in Pennsylvania and a memorial service in Washington, D.C., will follow.
Graham led ASAE since Aug. 1, 2003 after 24 years at the American Diabetes Association (ADA). He served as CEO during his last 13 years at ADA, reorganizing it from 53 independent, separately incorporated affiliates into one national organization. During his tenure, ADA quadrupled in size, from $50 million to $200 in annual revenues.
"While no words can adequately express our deep sorrow at losing our leader, the ASAE team is profoundly grateful for the opportunity to know and work with John. Graham was a transformative leader for ASAE and a mentor to many in the association community," according to the statement from ASAE.
During Graham's tenure, ASAE more than doubled membership and developed products and services to benefit association professionals and their partners.
"He was an inspiring leader in both the nonprofit, charitable sector – and the association world. He was a great supporter of our work to bring young leaders into the sector and was always welcoming with young staffers in the sector," said Neal Denton, CAE, senior vice president, chief government affairs officer at YMCA of the USA. "I will miss his smile and that calming leadership style of his that helped to shape the ASAE."
"Those of us in the retail industry are heartbroken at the loss of this great leader, who devoted his unparalleled expertise and decades of experience to causes ranging from diabetes to the Boy Scouts to charitable fundraising," National Retail Federation (NRF) President and CEO Matthew Shay said in a statement. "I had the privilege of working with John, and he was a great friend, mentor and supporter. He was a constant cheerleader for me like he was for so many others," he said.
"There was no one more passionately dedicated to the association world and nonprofit community," Shay said. "He embodied the very best of what it means to be a service leader and will be deeply missed by all of us who knew him." Shay worked closely with Graham while chairman of ASAE's board from 2017 to 2018 and also as chairman of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100.
Prior to his time at ADA, Graham was with Boy Scouts of America (BSA) for nine years. In 2015, he was recognized by BSA as a Distinguished Eagle Scout. He served on the Association Committee of 100, U.S. Chamber of Commerce; chairman of the Board of Directors of the Mobile Giving Foundation (MGF); president of the National Capital Area Council of Boy Scouts of America; and on the board of Directors of the Lambda Chi Alpha Foundation.
Graham was routinely among The NonProfit Times' annual Power & Influence Top 50, having been recognized in each of the past 17 years.
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The church already had a projector and screen to help the congregation follow its services. But the projector was a small, low resolution desktop model that had to be set up for each service and the Perspex screen was extremely heavy, visually intrusive and held up by ropes attached to the church's side walls. When not in use, this two-metre wide weighty screen had to be removed manually by three or four tall and strong people using ropes and pulleys.
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All works had to secure approval from the Diocese of Chester to ensure the fabric of this building, built between 1873 and 1875, was protected. This approval is called a faculty in the Church of England.
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There are strict rules to install equipment in these protected buildings with all fixtures, fittings and installation needing faculty approval from the Diocese. In addition, St John's is a Grade 2 listed building.
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The screen box and motorised winch were installed so that they are out of sight at the top of the church's seven metre high ceiling but, when lowered are optimally aligned at the front of the congregation. The two-stage motorised winch operates via a remote control which drops the screen box five metres using steel cables. The screen is then lowered from the screen box.
Ambient Audio Visual erected scaffolding and used a pulley system to install the equipment at the top of the church.
The church is delighted with how easy it is to operate its new screen and the superb picture quality of the new projector.
The brightness and resolution of the EW865 ensures that even on the sunniest of days when light floods through the church's beautiful stained glass windows, its picture remains crisp and clear. And by using rear projection with the long throw lens, the projector is out of sight during services and the musicians and choir cannot obstruct the imagery.
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When it is retracted, the screen can hardly be seen and there is no longer the need for any strenuous manual handling of the heavy Perspex screen.
The project was completed in November 2013 just in time for the very busy Christmas season.


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I've avoided posting about this little mishap for over a month now because I don't want to admit that I'm actually that clumsy.
Backstory: We were on a cruise to Hawaii and, on the third day of the cruise, I was innocently reading in the cabin. When I stood up to go get some water (or something), I barely noticed that my foot was asleep. And, when I took a step, my foot/ankle sorta "rolled". Before I could correct it, I heard a loud "POP" and instant pain. Turns out that my fibula broke, right at the ankle.
Ship's doctor was great … x-rays, pain pills and a cumbersome "moon" boot. Ship's customer service was too: finding us an "accessible" cabin so I could take a shower instead of crawling over the edge of the tub. Needless to say, I spent most of the cruise in the cabin … watching movies, reading books, watching others go on shore excursions.
After nearly two weeks, we finally arrived back home and I went to see an orthopedic doctor here. He took more x-rays and fitted me with this walking boot which is a lot more comfortable than the "moon" boot. That was three weeks ago. Expecting to stay in the boot for two more weeks and then, possibly, rehab.
Let me say something about the swelling … I never expected it to last so long. In fact, my ankle, leg, foot are still slightly swollen. And bruising? There was the requisite purple, blue, greenish yellow and the bruising is still evident.
Lesson learned? Don't walk (or try to walk) on a leg/foot that are asleep.


When Martos, my local town and the olive-growing epicentre of Jaén held its 35th Flamenco night I was there, it was my first time in the large outdoor auditorium and at a live Flamenco session.
As another first I took some bits of video, as you´ll see pretty low quality and wobbly but a start. I was quite happy with the results and sound from my small handbag-sized point and shoot - take a look at my first videos and first time inclusion in a post.
Gema Jiménez singing with Juan Ballesteros on guitar.
Christina Rodriguez dancing, Toli de Linares and Gema Jimenez singing and Juan Ballesteros on guitar.


Once there, instead of her own doctors being permitted to continue her treatment, the hospital's own doctors decided on another diagnosis – somatoform disorder. They said it was more of a mental disorder than physical. Of course the parents rejected the head case analysis and prepared to take their daughter home. At this point the collusion between the Harvard associated medical facility and the state of Massachusetts kicked in and the state Department of Children and Family seized the girl and now her parents share one precious hour a week with her and one twenty minute phone call. She became a ward of the state.
To make things even worse, the parents have been ordered by a statist judge to keep their mouths shut. Because their words would prove embarrassing to the ruling class, the power of the courts was being used to take away their freedom of speech. Fearing that even his minimal time with his daughter would be lost, Lou Pelletier obediently held his tongue.
However, there are times when we just have to do what is right, even if the law says otherwise. Right and wrong always have to take precedence over legal and illegal. Here was a man witnessing his daughter's deteriorating health at the hands of a medical team intent on proving the existence, and more importantly, the treatment for an, at best, dubious condition. The man is now facing contempt of court charges for attempting to protect and free his daughter. He could not remain silent. Can we?
Not everyone lives near this once respected medical facility, located at 300 Longwood Ave in Boston. But we can flood their switch board by calling 617-355-6000. You can help the Pelletier family, whose finances have been depleted by this struggle by visiting freejustina.com. Speak up, the life you save may be a teenage girl in Massachusetts, or it might even be your own child.
Move Justina to a Hospital recognizing the disease her parents refer to. Her getting worse indicates that Boston Childrens hospital is abusing her and the FBI must step in if the local judge and police do not set her free and rescue her from these brutes. Sgt LD Oliver, Washington, Iowa.
medical care and return to your family, where you belong!!
and family have to go through this.
What the hell is this country coming to , to allow a Hospital or anyone to take a child away from her parents!???!!!….And on top of that now allow the parents to see their child…..Are we now Russia, is America turning into Russia???!!!!
judge needs to be removed!!!! people in the hospital and stae workers need to go to prison!!!
Statement by Boston Children's Hospital CEO, Sandra Fenwick, on their website. "The future of pediatrics will be forged by thinking differently, breaking paradigms and joining together in a shared vision of tackling the toughest challenges before us". Has this "shared vision" influenced a propensity for psychiatric diagnosis over medical diagnosis in "tough challenges".


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Int J Biol Sci 2012; 8(2):171-186. doi:10.7150/ijbs.8.171
The Murine Caecal MicroRNA Signature Depends on the Presence of the Endogenous Microbiota
Natasha Singh1, Elize A. Shirdel2,3, Levi Waldron2,#, Regan-Heng Zhang1,*, Igor Jurisica2,3,4, Elena M. Comelli1✉
1. Department of Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2. Ontario Cancer Institute, Princess Margaret Hospital, University Health Network and the Campbell Family Institute for Cancer Research, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
3. Department of Medical Biophysics, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
4. Department of Computer Science, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
# Present address: Department of Biostatistics, Harvard School of Public Health, Building 1, Room 412C, 655 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA
* Present address: The Biomedical Research Centre, Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
The intestinal messenger RNA expression signature is affected by the presence and composition of the endogenous microbiota, with effects on host physiology. The intestine is also characterized by a distinctive micronome. However, it is not known if microbes also impact intestinal gene expression epigenetically. We investigated if the murine caecal microRNA expression signature depends on the presence of the microbiota, and the potential implications of this interaction on intestinal barrier function. Three hundred and thirty four microRNAs were detectable in the caecum of germ-free and conventional male mice and 16 were differentially expressed, with samples from the two groups clustering separately based on their expression patterns. Through a combination of computational and gene expression analyses, including the use of our curated list of 527 genes involved in intestinal barrier regulation, 2,755 putative targets of modulated microRNAs were identified, including 34 intestinal barrier-related genes encoding for junctional and mucus layer proteins and involved in immune regulation. This study shows that the endogenous microbiota influences the caecal microRNA expression signature, suggesting that microRNA modulation is another mechanism through which commensal bacteria impact the regulation of the barrier function and intestinal homeostasis. Through microRNAs, the gut microbiota may impinge a much larger number of genes than expected, particularly in diseases where its composition is altered. In this perspective, abnormally expressed microRNAs could be considered as novel therapeutic targets.
Keywords: gut microbiota, microRNA, caecum, intestinal barrier, glycosylation, mouse
Singh N, Shirdel EA, Waldron L, Zhang RH, Jurisica I, Comelli EM. The Murine Caecal MicroRNA Signature Depends on the Presence of the Endogenous Microbiota. Int J Biol Sci 2012; 8(2):171-186. doi:10.7150/ijbs.8.171. Available from http://www.ijbs.com/v08p0171.htm


Hey everyone! I'm back with a look at week thirty six in my 2017 Project Life album.
I used a journaling card from In A Creative Bubble above, and I didn't have a ton of info from Alyssa to fill the entire card. I ended up just adding a piece of washi tape to fill the space above the journaling.
Awwww. My two favorite toddlers. Who were super good friends, being so close in age. And both have moved on to preschool, and I miss them both like crazy.
I added some alpha stickers to the "i love" filler card, and went with "scrapping" since it went with the photo below the card. I guess I could have added an arrow or something to point down to the photo, but I'm sure it's all self explanatory when you flip through the album.
Such a cute photo of Derek and such a cute story. That's what I love about Project Life, is that I can get all of these small, everyday moments and stories documented. And together, they give a great view of our daily lives.
I'll be back tomorrow to share one last completed week in my 2017 album. Which means I need to get working on more weeks soon, so I have more to share.


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using FancyTraveller.Domain.POCO;

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arXiv:2108.10517 (stat)
[Submitted on 24 Aug 2021 (v1), last revised 13 Sep 2022 (this version, v2)]
Title:Uncertainty Quantification of the 4th kind; optimal posterior accuracy-uncertainty tradeoff with the minimum enclosing ball
Authors:Hamed Hamze Bajgiran, Pau Batlle Franch, Houman Owhadi, Mostafa Samir, Clint Scovel, Mahdy Shirdel, Michael Stanley, Peyman Tavallali
Abstract: There are essentially three kinds of approaches to Uncertainty Quantification (UQ): (A) robust optimization, (B) Bayesian, (C) decision theory. Although (A) is robust, it is unfavorable with respect to accuracy and data assimilation. (B) requires a prior, it is generally brittle and posterior estimations can be slow. Although (C) leads to the identification of an optimal prior, its approximation suffers from the curse of dimensionality and the notion of risk is one that is averaged with respect to the distribution of the data. We introduce a 4th kind which is a hybrid between (A), (B), (C), and hypothesis testing. It can be summarized as, after observing a sample $x$, (1) defining a likelihood region through the relative likelihood and (2) playing a minmax game in that region to define optimal estimators and their risk. The resulting method has several desirable properties (a) an optimal prior is identified after measuring the data, and the notion of risk is a posterior one, (b) the determination of the optimal estimate and its risk can be reduced to computing the minimum enclosing ball of the image of the likelihood region under the quantity of interest map (which is fast and not subject to the curse of dimensionality). The method is characterized by a parameter in $ [0,1]$ acting as an assumed lower bound on the rarity of the observed data (the relative likelihood). When that parameter is near $1$, the method produces a posterior distribution concentrated around a maximum likelihood estimate with tight but low confidence UQ estimates. When that parameter is near $0$, the method produces a maximal risk posterior distribution with high confidence UQ estimates. In addition to navigating the accuracy-uncertainty tradeoff, the proposed method addresses the brittleness of Bayesian inference by navigating the robustness-accuracy tradeoff associated with data assimilation.
Comments: 49 pages. To appear in the Journal of Computational Physics
Subjects: Methodology (stat.ME); Machine Learning (cs.LG); Data Analysis, Statistics and Probability (physics.data-an)
MSC classes: 62C20, 62F03, 62F35, 62F25, 68T37
Cite as: arXiv:2108.10517 [stat.ME]
(or arXiv:2108.10517v2 [stat.ME] for this version)
From: Pau Batlle [view email]
[v1] Tue, 24 Aug 2021 04:02:45 UTC (6,744 KB)
[v2] Tue, 13 Sep 2022 04:45:34 UTC (7,519 KB)
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Q: SigninwithIntuit with multiple user(the same QuickBook Company) I've successfully Integrated my application with QuickBook Online. I successfully implemented DirectConnectToIntuit, SigninWithIntuit, Disconnect scenario and Test according to https://developer.intuit.com/docs/@api/deki/files/3143/recipe_for_review_success.pdf. I have a situation with DirectConnectToIntuit, SigninWithIntuit for multiple user. Consider the SigninWithIntuit scenerio:
When a first user comes, they click SigninWithIntuit in my application, add their username and password, authorize by Intuit and comeback in my site. As the user is new and his email address is not in my database, I show him the account creation form. When this user submits the form after filling it in then I the create database entry, create the user etc, then login and show ConnectToQuickBook button(G. in the above doc). Everything is OK up to now.
When another user is created in the same QuickBooks online company, then this new user clicks on SignInWithIntuit in my application, and they come back to my app after authorization. For this user, I will not show the account Creation form, I just create this new user and assign as a user of the previous created company, login and show the ConnectToIntuit button. But how can I determine the company of the user? I don't have an access token or access token secret yet to do that.
Can you please suggest me one or more specific option to identify new user of an existing company in my application.That will be very helpful
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anime round-up: Murder Princess, Macross Frontier
Good: Mostly consistent and likable characters, nice relationship development, an impressive amount of pretty music.
Bad: Poor pacing, slightly rushed ending, occasionally sketchy plot. I would have liked to see the main villain get more development.
My Favorite Part: The way the relationship among Alto, Sheryl, and Ranka was used to reflect the larger themes of the series, while giving both girls plenty of character development and sympathy.
Comments: I feel like I should watch the earlier Macross series now. This wasn't the greatest show ever or anything, but I did enjoy it a lot, especially for the borderline-canon OT3. The mecha fights took up less screentime than I expected, but I guess they had to make room for the jpop. Towards the end I felt like they were glossing over some important revelations, but they managed to make the very end solid enough that I was willing to look past that. In any case, I was never in it for the plot. I was in it because the characters and pairings touched me in my happy place. It was kind of like Gundam SEED that way, which to a large group of bitter fanboys is like saying it was touched by the devil, but whatever. I like my mecha series dramatic, tearjerking, and occasionally sappy.
♦ Like jpop
♦ Enjoy love triangles
♦ Enjoy OT3s even more than love triangles
♦ Like jpop even a little bit
♦ Like space operas
♦ Like the general trappings of mecha/super robot anime, but don't mind seeing them tweaked around a bit
♦ Know how to take a show seriously in one scene and giggle at it in the next one
♦ Seriously, did I mention the jpop?
Good: Fun characters, the heroine getting to kick all kinds of ass without needing any men in the picture at all, a star-studded cast.
Bad: Fairly generic setting and plot.
My Favorite Part: Did I mention the heroine getting to kick all kinds of ass without needing any men in the picture? Yeah. Plus her ambiguously lesbian vibe with The Chick.
Comments: This was a good series for reminding me why epic fantasy is fun. In another show I probably would have been annoyed at The Chick (Alita/Mirano) being so very much The Chick, but in this series, she was balanced out by the heroine (Falis/Alita) being the yang to her yin, and I didn't mind at all. Their sidekicks were also fun--and there was not the slightest hint of het romance in the whole thing. I like het romance fine, but sometimes it's nice to have a break. Surprisingly, considering the focus on female characters, there was very little fanservice--no jiggling, little in the way of clothes getting ripped off (Falis does rip her dress often, but only enough to help her move more freely), only one or two bath scenes, and only one female character (out of three major ones) whose outfit really shows off her boobs. Despite the shortness of the series, I felt there was really only one plot thread they left dangling, and I can easily fanwank that away into delicious ship fodder.
♦ Enjoy epic fantasy...
♦ ...but are sick of seeing only guys kick ass in it
♦ Would like a short, fun action series
♦ Like seeing girls kick ass
♦ Enjoy Romantic Two Girl Friendships
Next: Kannazuki no Miko, Soul Eater (anime up to about episode 30, then manga), Xam'd Lost Memories.
Tags: anime, macross frontier, murder princess


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1. What are the new ISA allowances announced in the recent Budget?
The ISA limit is increasing from £7,200 to £10,200. The change comes into effect for the over 50's from 6th October 2009 and from 6th April 2010 for the rest of the population. Of the new £10,200 limit, upto £5,100 will be allowed for Cash ISA investment, with any surplus between the amount you place in a Cash ISA up to £10,200 being available to invest in a stocks and shares ISA.
2. Inheritance Tax – who pays?
The liability for paying inheritance tax lies in the hands of the executors/administrators of the deceased's estate. Inheritance tax is payable within 6 months after the end of the month in which the person passed away. It is possible to pay Inheritance Tax in instalments over up to 10 years – this is the case in circumstances where say the estate includes a house. There is an interest charge if you pursue this method of paying Inheritance Tax – http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/ for more details.
3. I am married to someone who was not born in this country – how does this affect our Inheritance Tax position.
Where a spouse is deemed to be non-Uk domciled then the Interspousal transfer is limited to £55,000, there in no limit to the Interspousal transfer where both partners are UK domiciled – no liability to inheritance tax on first death if you leave all your assets to your marital partner. Consult a solicitor or accountant about your own particular situation.
4. How do I get a State Pension Forecast?
To obtain a forecast of your state pension entitlement, based on your national insurance record you need to fill out and submit a form BR19 – this article – "How Much State Pension will YOU get" gives more details.
5. If I invest a lump sum now how can I easily calculate how it will grow between now and retirement?
Using the Rule of 72 – by assuming an interest rate and dividing this into 72 will tell you how long that money will take to double in value. For example, at 6% your money will double in value every (72/6) 12 years. If you had say 36 years to retirement, at 6% growth your money would effectively double 3 times. See this article for more details.
6. Can I back-date my ISA investment to use last years allowance?
No – your money needs to be invested by midnight between 5th and 6th April each year to use the ISA allowance for that tax year – there is no way to backdate an ISA investment. A case of "use it or lose it"!
7. I am a female born in 1954 – when do I get my State pension?
State retirement age for men and women is being equalised to 65 for both sexes. See this article . There is also a State Pension Age calculator provided by The Pension Service – enter some basic details and it will tell you exactly when you qualify for your State Pension.
8. Can I hold Cash in a Stocks and Shares ISA? What is the tax liability?
Yes – many providers offer a "cash park" facility whereby you can invest temporarily in cash and then switch into stocks/funds over the short term. There is the facility to receive interest on this cash held but the interest is subject to tax and a non-taxpayer cannot reclaim this tax either. See this article for more details.
9. What is the minimum deposit on a mortgage for first-time buyers?
There is no legal minimum deposit, the minimum is set by market forces – we are currently suffering from the "credit crunch" whereby lenders are being cautious about lending to people particularly with the housing market currently falling. Therefore, more and more people are being expected to make a deposit when buying their first homes – typically 10% or more is required to obtain a good interest rate product – see "5 tips for first-time buyers" for more details.
10. What is the "deferred period" on my income protection plan for?
The deferred period is the time between notifying the claim to the life office and the benefit being paid out. The plan is designed to provider a replacement income in the event of long-term absense due to illness or accident. The longer the deferred period, the lower the risk to the insurance company of having to meet a claim which therefore means a lower premium. See these article on "income protection" for more information – "Income Protection – an introduction" and "Critical Illness Cover versus Income Protection".
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"For many, the PS2 is 'the SingStar machine,' especially in Europe and Australasia. Anybody who tells you it's not a real game is a liar and possibly a Communist - it just rewards bravery over everything else."
Christian McCrea explores the impact of Singstar.
Only tangentally related to the article, but I've been considering picking up SingStar for my PS3, since my daughter and I (who also play Guitar Hero together) will likely enjoy it.
So the question is: should I wait for the PS3 version, or if I go ahead and buy the PS2 version will it work on my PS3 without any problems?
"Anybody who tells you it's not a real game is a liar and possibly a Communist - it just rewards bravery over everything else."
What the hell have communists to do with that?
I don't get the point of this article... It's not a game.
It's a joke, an Americanism. It loosely relates to McCarthyism and how people with contrary opinions could be accused of being Communists (and therefore Anti-American). Over time, it has evolved into a tongue-in-cheek way of saying that someone who disagrees with the stated opinion is inherently wrong about everything (because they're communists, and communists are 'the enemy'). Nowadays, it's just as likely to be replaced with a reference to being a terrorist.
Very succinctly put. My family at one point hosted exchange students from Europe for whole school years, and questions like that happened more often than not, but I never was able to so briefly and thoroughly explain away a crazy Americanism. Bravo.
I knew the issues about communism the USA went through, but not being an American literally puts me out of context by default.


Part of the Sharda group of Institutions (SGI) the three universities in Agra were challenging projects where landscape design was being conceived for campuses that had been in operation for over a decade.
Part of the Sharda group of Institutions (SGI) the three universities in Agra were challenging projects where landscape design was being conceived for campuses that had been in operation for over a decade. Our aim therefore was to work towards a coherent image of the campus as a whole while addressing the need and potential and concerns of each space.
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We get asked this all the time. And the answer is simple: yes you can, but it's dangerous and inefficient. Human nail clippers will crack and split your cat's claws because of the shape and design.
When you cut your cat's nails, the idea is to do it fast and efficient. Human clippers also add more pressure to the cat's nail during clipping which creates an uncomfortable experience for your cat.
Q2. Do you have to clip cat's nails?
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It is highly recommended to trim your cat's nails about every 10 – 14 days. Keeping them properly trimmed is very vital to your cat's overall health and well-being, especially if they are full-time indoor cats.
Trimmed cat claws also protect you, your family (perhaps children), guests, wildlife, and your household furniture! As you can see, there are several benefits to cutting your cat's claws.
Please do not ever consider getting your cat declawed as this results in serious behavioral, psychological, and health issues.
Clipping your cat's nails is easy if done correctly and should only take a couple of minutes to complete. Remember, cutting your cat's claws should always be a peaceful and calm moment with your cat.
The number one rule when trimming your cat's nails is to never cut to the quick.
The quick is the slightly pink-colored part of their nail where all the nerves and blood vessels are. It's very important to trim your cat's claws carefully and gently in order to avoid cutting into the quick.
Imagine how painful it is when you cut too much off your nail, and it bleeds. Try not to make the same mistake while trimming your cat's nails. The white/clear part of the nail is the only thing that should be cut.
It's always better to trim off smaller portions than larger to avoid this problem. Clip only the very pointy bit of your cat's nail to start with.
If you accidentally cut too far back and it bleeds (accidents do happen) always have your styptic powder handy. My family always used Kwik Stop, and we had cats, dogs, and parrots. It works like a charm to stop the bleeding.
Keep your styptic powder nearby for easy grabs, this will clog the blood and stop the wound from bleeding.
If you do cut to the quick while trimming your cat's claws, tell your kitty you are sorry and take a rain check for proceeding in trimming the claws. Also, make sure the bleeding has properly stopped. Watch him/her afterward to make sure s/he does not lick the injury. It should heal quickly.
Bottom line, if you are unsure where your cat's quick is do not proceed in clipping more than the very tips to remove the claw's sharpness.
Trimming your cat's nails without hassle results from you training your cat/kitten to get used to the sight and sound of the nail clippers.
Most vets and pet owners recommend introducing the clippers at a young age with the aid of a piece of uncooked spaghetti and a few treats.
In most cases, your cat will not need to go through this whole procedure if s/he behaves quite calmly. If your cat is hostile when it's clipping time, then make this process as gentle and slow as possible for your cat to get used to it.
1. Practice sitting your cat on your lap with nail clippers (and a treat or two).
2. Take kitties paw and press gently on top and bottom to extend the claws. Observe your cats reaction.
3. If kitty is calm, proceed with clipping one nail, then two, three, etc. If s/he retreats the paw do not squeeze or try and hold it in place, this will only add to his/her caution.
Have a cat that squirms? Be patient and start over at a later time. If it is tough for you to cut your cat's claws, then remember it's okay to do one paw per day. It's better to keep the trimming session calm and short anyway.
You do not want your cat to resent you if you try to force clipping his/her claws!
If your cat needs more training before trimming, try these training methods below.
If you notice your cat's behavior is quite hostile when hearing the clippers on his claws then try this method: Instead of clipping his/her nail, try using an uncooked piece of spaghetti. Begin this procedure with the same steps as above.
However, when you gently press your cat's pad and toes to extend the claws, clip a portion of the uncooked spaghetti off at the same time you make the claws extend. This results in a similar sound as if you were cutting the nail itself.
Reward good, calm behavior with treats to associate trimming time with yummy food. They love that.
If you're lucky like we were, then your cat will already be used to you holding his paws, sitting on your lap, and you loving all over him. The first time I clipped Yoda's nails, he was curious about the clippers.
He agitated slightly from the sound and pressure on his nail at first. I upgraded to nail clippers suited for cats and the next time I trimmed them he didn't even notice.
It makes a difference to invest in a good pair of cat nail clippers. Just be careful not to lose them!
A good quality pair of cat nail clippers will make all the difference when trimming your cat's claws. See our selection of the best cat nail clippers below.
Believe it or not, the market is teeming with cat nail clippers. While there are dozens to choose from, there are a few that really stand out. Here's what we think of the top four best cat nail clippers (see more below).
Shiny Pet is rising to the top as one of the best cat nail clippers because of its simple yet ergonomic design. After our review, we can testify to their handiness and quality.
These are great cat nail clippers for any cat owner who just wants to get the job done safely and efficiently. As you can see in our home video, Yoda and I had a pleasant experience using these clippers during our nail trimming session.
Our other top selection goes to the Safari Professional Stainless Steel Trimmer.
A #1 bestseller for cat and dog claw care and we don't disagree. It basically encompasses everything you need for a larger cat (or bigger dog) nail trimmer.
Inexpensive, a great buy for your buck!
Used by cat and dog owners alike, this nail trimmer is a winner. The only thing that we find holding us back with these clippers is that they are a little bigger than the Shiny Pet clippers.
When cutting your cat's nails, you want to be gentle yet quick and efficient. We have used these clippers before and they work well. However, if your cat is restless while on your lap, you may notice that these can get in the way a little if you want to go in quickly and get the job done.
I hesitated whether or not to put this next choice in first place. It is also a #1 bestseller in the Small Animal Health Supplies category. The super-efficient Pet Clippers by Whisker Wishes is of great quality and will not disappoint you.
We love the simplicity and these cat nail clippers exemplify that to a T. Their design is simple yet efficient. You really can't go wrong with a pair of these small, handy cat nail clippers. We love the size of these clippers, too.
The small size makes it handy for me to get cut Yoda's claws even amidst his fluffy belly and furry toes. It's important to be able to see precisely what you're cutting, and these clippers help with just that. No fancy buttons or springs, just simple and sharp blades to trim your cat's nails properly.
Last, but not least is the Boshel pet nail clippers which are highly suitable for both dogs and cats. These cat nail trimmers by Boshel is a great product if you're looking for something a little more high-tech.
The cat nail trimmers by Boshel advertise that it's used mainly for dogs, but do not that let fool you. Yes, the design is for cats, too, and some people only use it for that purpose.
Overall, an easy buy as the product is reliable and long-lasting. It's going to be a tough decision between these three great products!
Why Buy Cat Nail Clippers Online?
It's important not to get distracted by fancy marketing when purchasing nail clippers for cats. For example, the Boshel clippers feature a unique nail filer that is embedded inside the handle.
I don't think we have ever filed Yoda's nails after clipping, and they have always remained healthy. But, that doesn't mean the nail filer feature couldn't be of use to YOU.
If your cat really hates getting its nails trimmed, then filing might be the second best option.
Above all else, the most important is to find simple clippers that have reliable, sharp blades.
How do you know if they are sharp and reliable? By searching online. Cat nail clippers are easily available in large commercial stores like Petco and Wal-Mart but beware of buying cheap nail clippers at these places.
Oftentimes, these cheap alternatives only last a couple of months before going rusty. I know because we have already done it before when we urgently needed cat nail clippers and lost our good pair during our move to Mexico.
You do not want to waste money on pet nail trimmers that last only a few months. Instead, filter through comments online to get a sense of the clippers reliability and strength before buying.
Why Review Only Four Best Cat Nail Clippers?
The most important for us is that you have the best up-to-date information about cat nail clippers. These four choices have been carefully selected by both Paul and myself (and Yoda). These cat nail clippers are tested and approved.
If you think a pair of cat nail trimmers deserves a spot in our review, just drop us a comment below or send us an email.
Getting the best pair of cat nail clippers is important, yes, but so is providing other cat furniture accessories that aid in keeping your cat's claws healthy throughout their life.
To optimize your cat's nail health, invest in a cat scratching post or cat activity tree. The sisal or cardboard material often on these cat items help your cat shed their nail sheaths, which is an important aspect in keeping them healthy.
Secondly, you'll want to just observe your cat's nails from time to time to check they are free of bacteria or fungus. This came to our attention recently, when Yoda had a nail fungus from excess humidity (from living in Mexico). The nail smelled bad and had lots of trapped bacteria under his nail, which required a spray medication and daily cleaning.
Finally, caring for your cat's nails is fairly easily with regular upkeep. Don't forget to give plenty of treats to reward your cat's good behavior!
We are certain that any of these four cat claw clippers will greatly enhance your trimming experience with your cat. Remember to always be gentle and cautious when cutting your cat's (or dogs) claws.
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Before you go, check out some of our other articles. Read about how to calm your cat down, or find the purrfect brush for your kitty!


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My husband Lee and I spent two weeks on the Disney Wonder as it traveled from San Diego to Galveston, going through the Panama Canal. In this blog series I cover our experiences in the various dining rooms – what we liked, and what we didn't.
For Dinner #4 we were back in Tiana's Place again with one of its rotational menus. This was our first opportunity to experience the "real" food here, since the first night's dinner had been a shipwide menu. This particular menu is not really New Orleans, though – more "all over America".
Note: The Duck and Pistachio Terrine appetizer is not recommended. It looks very UNappetizing. One of the women at our table ordered it, took one look, and sent it back. I've seen better looking cat food. Unfortunately(?) I did not get a photo of it.
Lee and I both started with Country Green Lentil Soup, with paprika, chorizo sausage and vegetables. It was… not green. It was very good – not spicy as lentil soup can sometimes be.
I ordered the Caesar Salad. Unfortunately I forgot to order the dressing on the side as I usually do and it was drowned in dressing. And… that would be why I order dressing on the side when I have a salad. Sigh.
Lee had the Louisiana Hot Crab Dip, which was a very popular appetizer at our table. I think everyone who ordered it cleaned their plates.
For entree I chose Lime-Marinated Jumbo Shrimp. It was supposed to be served over Jambalaya rice, but because that contained peppers I received white rice instead. The shrimp were slightly overcooked. One of the other choices was Oven-Roasted Tom Turkey Breast – basically a plate of Thanksgiving dinner – and I should have had that.
Lee tried Grilled Rum Marinated Swordfish over black beans and roasted corn, with sweet potato fries. It was very nicely cooked and he enjoyed it.
I actually did order dessert that night – Prince Naveen's Flourless Chocolate Cake. But it was not at all what I expected – it was more of a layered bar. There was a supposed hazelnut sauce but I couldn't taste any hazelnuts. Disappointing, and I didn't eat it all.
Lee tried the Banoffee Cream Pie, which was caramel toffee pie topped with bananas and an "abundance of whipped cream." He said it was good but not amazing, but nice to have something different.
There's entertainment during dinner – Tiana appears on stage along with the Crawfish Crooners (a jazz band) for awhile. But she also goes around the dining room greeting guests.
Dinner #5 was the Taste of California menu, and we were back in Triton's. There were many appetizers that we wanted to try… so we did. The Olive Oil Marinated Artichokes were excellent, very flavorful and tender.
The Potato Croquettes, stuffed with basil and Italian cheese, with a white wine, creamed leek and candied walnut sauce, were just ok. They were lightly breaded and fried, but just didn't have much flavor.
The Handmade California Roll was fine – good but not exceptional.
Lee enjoyed the Creamy Cheese Polenta with Wild Mushrooms, but I thought it was a little bland. The Parmesan crisp was good.
Lee tried this version of Butternut Squash Soup, which was topped with Dungeness crab. No notes on it, so it must have been ok.
I ordered the Broccoli Cheddar Soup off the kids' menu, and it was very tasty.
There were several interesting entrees, also. I thought about the Grilled Halibut and the Maple-Glazed Pork Tenderloin, but went with the Whole-Wheat Garlic Linguine Pasta, which was served with a hoisin-glazed cod filet. The cod and pasta were quite good, but it was served with bok choy (a number of dishes seemed to come with bok choy on this cruise), which I didn't eat.
Lee tried Golden State Beef Tenderloin with garlic shrimp and feta cheese potatoes. Very good. He shared a shrimp with me and it was cooked nicely – not overdone. The feta cheese potatoes were also tasty.
We both ordered Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake for dessert. I didn't taste any salted caramel in the cake, and it had that weird chocolate jelly glaze on top that I don't like.
The cake was supposed to come with dulce de leche ice cream but there wasn't any on the plate. It turned out our server didn't realize he was supposed to add it to the plate just before bringing it out of the kitchen, so he brought us a bowl after the fact. The ice cream was the best part of the dessert.
Dinner #6 was a shipwide dinner, but I don't remember the theme. We were back in Animator's Palate. Lee and I both started with Red Lentil and Coconut Soup. It was a huge hit at our table – just excellent flavor with a hint of lemon grass. There were some shrimp in the bottom. I asked for the recipe, and have since made it at home, but it wasn't as good.
I tried Beefsteak Tomatoes and Sliced Mozzarella with balsamic-drizzled arugula leaves. The tomatoes did not have much flavor nor a very fresh texture, so the dish was just ok.
Lee went with Double Baked Gruyere Cheese Souffle with blue cheese spinach, and mascarpone. That was another popular dish with our table.
We both enjoyed Roasted Cod Filet as our entree. It had a cheddar and herb crust and was served with crushed chive potatoes. The potatoes were very good and the fish was prepared well.
For dessert I had the Rocky Road Sundae, and it was excellent. Rocky road ice cream, toasted marshmallows and fudge sauce. What's not to love about that combination? There was also a full-sized marshmallow in the bottom of the glass.
Lee had Warm Banana Bread Pudding with ice cream and caramel praline sauce, which he enjoyed.
Dinner #7 was Pirate Night. Arrrr. Back in Tiana's Place again. This is another menu I don't enjoy all that much. It 's consistent across all four ships and it seems as though it hasn't changed a whole lot in the 10 years we have been cruising on Disney. We enjoy dressing as pirates, though.
The Vegetable Samosa was our first starter. Filled with potato, peas, garlic, cumin and ginger and served with tamarind chutney and yogurt raita. It is surprisingly spicy – needed the raita to cool it a bit – but it was good.
None of the other appetizers appealed to me so I ordered Cream of Chicken Soup from the kids' menu. It was tasty.
Lee enjoyed the Rock Crab Cake with chili-Cajun spiced coleslaw and a grilled lime.
As an entree I requested Shanghaied Noodle Stir Fry without the peppers. It was supposed to have edamame, marinated tofu, scallions and carrots, but there there were no carrots, and I would have liked a little more tofu. The noodles were good but too salty.
Lee tried Treasures of the Sea with grilled shrimp, seared scallops, pasta and spinach. It's pretty easy to overcook scallops and shrimp but these were not, and he enjoyed it.
I wasn't interested in any of the desserts but Lee had Caramel Macadamia Nut Cheesecake with caramel ganache. I had a bite – the cheesecake itself had very little flavor but Lee said it was good with the caramel sauce.
More dining and photos to come – this was a long cruise – so please check back to read the rest of our dining experiences!
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Samsung launched its new flagship smartphone in the Mobile World Congress. The company is bringing these phones to India in the first week of March. The company has priced the price of these phones in the series. Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus will be launched in India on 6th March. The company has started sending media invoices to this event. These phones will be available for sale from March 16.
Samsung Galaxy S9 + has a 6.2-inch Quad HD Plus Curved Super Amoled 18.5: 9 display. 6 GB RAM and 3500 mAh battery. The phone has a dual rear camera setup of 12 megapixels. The thickness of this phone is 8.5 millimeters.
Apart from this, Samsung can also offer features such as iPhone X in their new smartphones, including 3D emoji, Face Unlock Security feature and front facing stereo speakers. It is being said that these smartphones will have a 12MP rear camera, which will feature Super Slow Motion. The dual camera can be given in the Galaxy S9 Plus, in which the second camera will have a fix aperture with a 12MP sensor.
Samsung introduced the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus to the Mobile World Congress on February 25. The phone is now officially available for pre-order. In India, users can order a token of Rs 2000 and a phone number.
Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus will be worth over Rs 60000 in India. The price of Samsung Galaxy 64GB variants will be Rs 62,500. At the same time, the price of its 256GB variant will be Rs 71000. The Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus 64GB variant will be available in the price of 70000 rupees. At the same time, its 256GB high-end variant will be available at a price of Rs 79000.
Samsung's Motion Capture Bixby has become even better. It uses Augmented Reality to understand the surrounding environment. There are also features such as real-time object detection and recognition.


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public class VehiclesJourneyService {

    @Inject
    private Bicycle bicycle;
    @Inject
    private Car car;
    @Inject
    private Plane plane;
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    private Ship ship;

    public void startJourney() {
        startJourney(v -> true);
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    public void startJourney(Predicate<Vehicle> pr) {
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Quincy Bulin
Quincy Bulin is a freelance writer and the editor in chief of the digital magazine Smart Girl's Guide, which is published through The Smart Girls Group.
For the past four years, writing has consumed Quincy Bulin's entire life. Quincy began turning her curiosity for words into a passion by submitting her work to small publications. However, Quincy quickly decided that she craved more.
While surfing the Internet, she came across an ad for The Smart Girls Group, a one-stop-shop and sisterhood for the next generation of superstar women. Quincy loved the idea of contributing to a publication that not only empowered young females but also created a community for them to collaborate and learn from each other.
What started as writing once a week for Smart Girls Group's blog soon turned into much more—Quincy filled up her free time by volunteering to copy edit, taking on an internship and securing leadership roles. All of this lead up to her taking over the company's digital magazine, Smart Girl's Guide, in August 2013.
Outside of her work with Smart Girls Group, Quincy spends most of her time with young people, whether it be as a mentor, counselor or friend.
Quincy will be graduating from Fordham University in 2018 with a degree in Communications and Media Studies and an emphasis in Journalism. More importantly though, she considers herself a student of the Internet, with Code Academy and blogs being her learning tools of choice.
I love nothing more than building connections with fellow young people and writing, so handling the Teen Advice column for About.com is a dream come true. My goal is to create a dialogue among my readers and to provide people with not only a better understanding of themselves, but others as well.
Read more from Quincy Bulin
30 Facts About Having Sex the First Time
How Can a Teen Get Their Parents Trust Back?
How to Protect Yourself from Date Rape Drugs
How to Succeed in High School Studying
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Lush Cosmetics UK announced they are they are closing their Instagram account and maybe other social media accounts as well. According to them they are tired of "fighting" with algorithms and and they don't want to "pay" to appear in feeds so, they are going to switch things up and bid a fond farewell to some of their social media outlets.
Lush UK has a very, very long and rich history in being very one on one with their customers and fans. Their forum has always been a popular gathering place for fans to interact with each other but also, with Lush founder "Big" Mark Constantine, Aunitie Pamela (No, not the Bubble Bar, the person), and of course, Hilary, Lush's Ethical Director. All of which have appeared on the Lush UK Forum to chat, goof around, and gather with Lushies! The forum was massive 10 or more years ago and it's still a pretty popular spot for Lushies to gather. Of course, many things changed with the popularity and the introduction of certain social media platforms. Forums, IRC, BBS Boards, Chat Rooms, they are all dinosaurs compared to how we currently communicate on the Internet. Not to mention we live our online lives a lot differently than we did ten plus years ago.


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I've Had COVID-19, Now What? - Notifications - Ask BCBSIL - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
I've Had COVID-19, Now What?
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Home » Notifications » I've Had COVID-19, Now What?
Whether you've had a mild case of COVID-19 or were sick for a long time, you may wonder what's next. Once you're feeling better and trying to get back to your normal routine, you may still have health questions.
Here are some common ones.
How Long Can I Spread it to Others?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says:
This is a new virus, so we are still learning about it. Based on what we know so far, if you didn't have a bad case, you can be around others after:
10 days since symptoms first appeared, and
24 hours with no fever (without using fever-reducing meds), and
Other signs of COVID-19 are getting better. (Loss of taste and smell may last for weeks or months. But that doesn't mean you need to isolate.)
If you have a badly weakened immune system, talk to your doctor before being around others. Most people do not need testing to decide when they can be around others. If your doctor advises testing, they will let you know based on test results.
Q: Can I Get COVID-19 again?
Harvard Medical School says this is not fully understood.
Some studies show that COVID-19 antibody levels stay in the blood for two to three months after infection. It appears "the immune system would be ready to react quickly and strongly if re-exposed to the COVID-19 virus." The current science shows you are less likely to get reinfected within three months of a prior infection. And that the level of immunity people build after recovery does not depend on the how sick they were.
But it's not clear how well the immune response will protect against a new infection. And no one knows how long it might last.
Q: Can I Give Blood?
The American Red Cross says you may be able to help others. Patients who have fully recovered may have antibodies in their blood plasma that may help people with bad COVID-19 infections.
Q: Am I More Likely to Have Other Health Problems?
Because COVID-19 hasn't been around long, it's hard to know for sure.
The American Heart Association says some people have symptoms that continue after COVID. Examples are:
fevers that come back
long lasting fatigue
Older people and people with many serious health problems are the most likely to have lingering issues, says Mayo Clinic. Common ones are cough, headache and joint pain. Although COVID-19 is seen as a disease that mostly affects the lungs, it can harm many other organs. That can cause long-term health problems.
If you're worried about how you're feeling, think about checking in with your doctor.
Sources: When You Can be Around Others After You Had or Likely Had COVID-19, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2020; If you've been exposed to the coronavirus, Harvard Medical School, 2020; What to know about the Coronavirus and Blood Donation, American Red Cross, 2020; Months after infection, many COVID-19 patients can't shake illness, American Heart Association, 2020; COVID-19 (coronavirus): Long-term effects, Mayo Clinic, 2020.