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Rattle This! The New Umarex AirSaber
January 9, 2020 By Tom McHale
The new Umarex AirSaber looks like an air rifle, but…
According to Dictionary.com, a saber is a "heavy, one-edged sword, usually slightly curved, used especially by cavalry." The term can also refer to a soldier armed with such a sword, or to similar fencing apparatus. However, the coolest use of the word saber emerges from its use as a verb. Sure, you can "saber" someone, but it's much more fun to "saber" a bottle of fine champagne. You might have seen that in an old James Bond movie or two. The Sommelier draws an actual saber, and with a grand flourish, swipes it along the bottle, thereby bashing off the cork in one elegant and supremely handsome motion. I've always wanted to try that at home. I've also always wanted to remain married, so that particular life experience remains on my bucket list.
A standout feature of the AirSaber is the shroud that protects the arrow and launching tube.
But wait, with this new air (gun?), I might be able to one-up those sash-wearing waiters in the movies and open my champagne with the new Umarex AirSaber. It looks like a space-age air rifle with a 250-caliber barrel. On closer inspection, you'll see that the "barrel" is actually a shroud that covers a much smaller interior "barrel." That's where the magic lies because the AirSaber launches arrows, not pellets or slugs. Unlike previous arrow-flinging devices, the shroud on the AirSaber offers protection to your arrow and the interior launching tube. That makes it "woods proof" if you intend to hunt with it. Only a small portion of the arrow tip is exposed through the "muzzle."
According to Umarex, the AirSaber is a "single arrow high-pressure air propulsion system." I think I can help them tighten up that description a bit. It's where the fun starts.
You can mount the quiver to one of the three accessory rails on the forward section of the stock.
The AirSaber packs 3,625 pounds per square inch of air power into its below barrel reservoir, allowing up to 25 shots before you have to add more air. That's efficient considering the AirSaber flings a 350-grain arrow downrange at over 400 feet per second. The Umarex Straight Flight Arrow itself weighs in at 250 grains and the included field tips add 100 grains. While we're talking about tips, you can pop in broadheads for hunting use. These arrows are pulled, rather than pushed from the rear because the hollow body allows air pressure to reach the front tip of the arrow. That "pull" approach leads to less flex and better accuracy than if one tried to drive them from the base.
The safety is a cross-bolt type in the top of the trigger itself.
The AirSaber fills with a Foster quick-detach probe at the front of the reservoir and features an onboard pressure gauge recessed into the bottom of the stock. To fire the AirSaber, just slide an arrow over the internal tube located in the middle of the barrel shroud. Do be sure that the AirSaber is uncocked when mounting an arrow. At the end of its travel, you'll feel and hear a slight "click." That's your cue that the arrow is locked in place. You can still pull it off if you need, but the "lock" prevents the arrow from falling out of position. Once loaded, you operate the bolt to cock the Air Saber. There is a cross-bolt-type safety in the trigger itself. A push with your trigger finger prepares the AirSaber to fire when ready.
The AirSaber has an accessory rail on top of the receiver and ships with an Axeon 4×32 Archery scope complete with graduations for precise hits at varying distances.
The air reservoir below the barrel shroud packs 3,625 psi.
According to my favorite Umarex guru, the AirSaber launches its quiver of pointy sticks at over 400 feet per second. I believe him, but being that this is an adventure and not just a job, I felt compelled to do my own velocity testing. This turned out to be easy. I've still got a loaner pocket chronograph from FX Airguns. Recently I received the new mounting bracket that allows you to hang the pocket chrony from the muzzle, so this was a good opportunity to test that method out. Since the AirSaber has an actual barrel rather than an exposed arrow, this process worked just fine as the chronograph hung from the shroud. I launched a handful of bolts and came up with an average velocity of just under 410 feet per second.
The slim profile of the AirSaber makes it handle like any other air rifle.
The most interesting thing about the Umarex AirSaber is its rifle-like qualities. I love the shroud over the barrel. That protects the launching tube and arrow itself if you're using this in the field. The design also just handles like an air rifle and not some bulky monstrosity that happens to launch arrows. Next challenge? I'm going to pop open a bottle of bubbly with the AirSaber. If I succeed, I just might post the video on our social media. Wish me luck.
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Preschool children often have a hard time with change. Abrupt changes can lead to stress and crying fits.
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A little "me time" away from the company of your kids can be really important. Call a trusted sitter or family member to take care of the children while you take care of yourself for a little while. All parents need a chance to relax and recharge child-free. Your household will be calmer and you'll be a better parent if you take a break.
Being open to learning new child-rearing skills is a reflection of your commitment to being a good parent, and this can provide you with the interest in continuing to learn. There is never a point where you should feel as though you have completed learning about being a parent.


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Raeng Ngao () is a Thai film and drama-revenge lakhon which has aired on Channel 3. Since 1986 the story proved popular and has been subject to four remakes.

Synopsis
The story revolves around a young woman named Mutta (มุตตา), the naive and kind-hearted twin sister of Munin (มุนินทร์), who goes to Bangkok to find a job. There she meets Vikit (วีกิจ) who later becomes her co-worker at the same company. Vikit and Mutta become friends, but Vikit develops romantic feelings which Mutta did not return, leaving Vikit heartbroken. However when she meets her boss Chenphop (เจนภพ) she falls in love with him despite him being a vain and shallow womanizer, already having a wife and three children - also being Vikit's uncle.

When Chenphop's wife Nopnapha (นพนภา) finds out that her husband is having an affair with Mutta, she publicly humiliates Mutta in front of her co-workers and forces her husband to stop seeing her. Mutta realizing that her lover would not stand for her, leaves going back to the countryside. She falls into a deep depression after also finding out that she was pregnant from Chenphop and eventually commits suicide in her home town.

On that same day she commits suicide her elder twin sister Munin arrives back home from the United States where she had been studying. She was the one who discovers Mutta hanging from the ceiling on returning and rushes her to hospital where Mutta dies. Munin blames herself for having been one of the causes of her sister's death, not only from coming home too late but from their rocky relationship and conflicting personalities. Munin always resented Mutta's gentle, sweet and likeable personality which she believed made people prefer Mutta to herself.
Munin therefore became the outspoken, rebellious and more brash of the two sisters and worked hard in school to score a scholarship to the United States to escape her sister who she envied.

Munin upon returning from the hospital reads Mutta's diary and discovers the truth behind her suicide. Upon realising that no-one in Bangkok knows about Mutta's death she decides to return to Mutta's workplace using her identical looks to exact revenge from those she perceived had wronged her sister. Thus she went to Bangkok and pretends to be Mutta.

Remakes
The original lakhon aired in 1986 under the name Raeng Heung (แรงหึง). Owing to its success there were further remakes in 1988 (แรงหึง), 2001 (แรงเงา) and 2012 (แรงเงา).

Raeng Heung (Film) (1986)
No. of episodes:
Opening theme:
Running time:
Cast:
Chintara Sukapatana - Munin/Mutta
Amphol Lumpoon - Vikit
Kriangkrai Unhanandana - Chenphop
Yani Chongwisut - Napha
Natani Sitthisaman
Amnuwai Sirichant
Narasee Na Bangchang

Raeng Heung (1988)
No. of episodes:
Opening theme:
Running time:
Director: Adul Duyarat
Cast:
Jariya Anfone - Munin/Mutta
Trin Sestachok - Vikit
Noppol Gomarachun - Chenphop
Mayura Savetsila - Napha
Panan Na Phatthalung
Ratri Witthawat
Sommat Phraihiran

RangNgao (2001)
No. of episodes: 14 (2001-2001)
Opening theme: Wan Nan by Nui Nuttikarn
Running time: Friday, Saturday and Sunday - 8:20 pm
Cast:
Ann Thongprasom - Munin/Mutta Chongprasoet
Theeradej Wongpuapan - Vikit
Dodo Charnlekha - Chenphop
Sawitree Samipak - Napha
Top Pohpiti

RangNgao (2012)
No. of episodes: 20 (Monday October 1, 2012 - Tuesday December 4, 2012)
Opening theme: "Ngao Tee Mee Hua Jai" by Mint Mintita Wattanakul
Running time: 135 mins/episode UTC+7(8.30pm - 10.45pm)= UTC+8(21:30-23:40)
Cast:
Janie Tienphosuwan - Munin/Mutta Chongsawat
Phupoom Phongpanu - Vikit Aphibanbodin
Ravit Terdwong - Chenpop Aphibanbodin
Tanyares Ramnarong - Nopnapha Apibanbodin
Jane Janesuda Parnto - Netnaphit
Mintita Wattanakul - Looksorn
Chonticha Nuamsukol - Ratchanok
Rita Ramnarong - Tong
Pitchapat Tunta - Tor
Puttachart Pongsuchart - Jangjit
Lilly McGrath - Orrapim
Alita Blatter - Tip-arpa
Suangsuda Lawanprasert - Soikham Aphibanbodin

See also
 Phi Tai Hong

References

External links
Raeng Ngao 2012
 แรงหึง (JEALOUSY) fivestarent.com
 แรงหึง (แรงเงา) บนยูทูบ (ภาพยนตร์ 1986)
 Newsplus

Channel 3 (Thailand) original programming
Thai television soap operas
2001 Thai television series debuts
2012 Thai television series endings
Five Star Production films
2000s Thai television series
2010s Thai television series

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Q: NDK-build does not create .so files I am trying to build a native library, called receiptrecognizer, which is called from an Android application.
I think I setup everything correctly, as NDK-build does not show any errors. However, when I call System.loadLibrary("receiptrecognizer"); I get an UnsatisfiedLinkError.
The reason for this is that there is no libreceiptrecognizer.so file
within the apk. Actually there is no libreceiptrecognizer.so file
created anywhere when I run ndk-build.
Why is no .so file generated?
receiptrecognizer uses openCV and tesseract (which in turn uses leptonica).
Here is my Android.mk:
    LOCAL_PATH := $(call my-dir)

    include $(CLEAR_VARS)
    OPENCV_CAMERA_MODULES:=on
    OPENCV_INSTALL_MODULES:=on
    OPENCV_LIB_TYPE:=SHARED
    include ../opencv4android/sdk/native/jni/OpenCV.mk

    include $(CLEAR_VARS)
    LOCAL_MODULE := lept
    LOCAL_SRC_FILES := ../../tess-two/libs/$(TARGET_ARCH_ABI)/liblept.so
    include $(PREBUILT_SHARED_LIBRARY)

    include $(CLEAR_VARS)
    LOCAL_MODULE := tess
    LOCAL_SRC_FILES := ../../tess-two/libs/$(TARGET_ARCH_ABI)/libtess.so
    include $(PREBUILT_SHARED_LIBRARY)

    LOCAL_MODULE    := receiptrecognizer

    LOCAL_SRC_FILES := \
        src/OCRImagePreprocessor.cpp \
        src/util.cpp \
        ocrimagepreprocessorjni.cpp

    LOCAL_C_INCLUDES := \
      $(LOCAL_PATH)/../../opencv4android/sdk/native/jni/include \
      $(LOCAL_PATH)/../../tess-two/jni/com_googlecode_leptonica_android/src/src \
      $(LOCAL_PATH)/../../tess-two/jni/com_googlecode_tesseract_android/src \
      $(LOCAL_PATH)/../../tess-two/jni/com_googlecode_tesseract_android/src/ccutil \
      $(LOCAL_PATH)/../../tess-two/jni/com_googlecode_tesseract_android/src/ccstruct \
      $(LOCAL_PATH)/../../tess-two/jni/com_googlecode_tesseract_android/src/ccmain \
      $(LOCAL_PATH)/jni/src \
      $(LOCAL_PATH)/jni \
      $(LOCAL_PATH)/src \
      $(LOCAL_PATH)

    LOCAL_CFLAGS := \
      --std=c++11

    LOCAL_SHARED_LIBRARIES := \
        opencv_java3 \
        lept \
        tess

    include $(BUILD_SHARED_LIBRARY)

And here is the output of ndk-build(except for some warnings on overriding commands for target):
[armeabi] Prebuilt       : liblept.so <= jni/../../tess-two/libs/armeabi/
[armeabi] Install        : liblept.so => libs/armeabi/liblept.so
[armeabi] Prebuilt       : libopencv_java3.so <= ../opencv4android/sdk/native/jni/../libs/armeabi/
[armeabi] Install        : libopencv_java3.so => libs/armeabi/libopencv_java3.so
[armeabi] Compile++ thumb: receiptrecognizer <= OCRImagePreprocessor.cpp
[armeabi] Compile++ thumb: receiptrecognizer <= util.cpp
[armeabi] Compile++ thumb: receiptrecognizer <= ocrimagepreprocessorjni.cpp
make.exe: Circular obj/local/armeabi/libtess.so <- obj/local/armeabi/libtess.so dependency dropped.
[armeabi] Prebuilt       : libtess.so <= obj/local/armeabi/objs/receiptrecognizer/src/
[armeabi] Install        : libtess.so => libs/armeabi/libtess.so
[armeabi-v7a] Prebuilt       : liblept.so <= jni/../../tess-two/libs/armeabi-v7a/
[armeabi-v7a] Install        : liblept.so => libs/armeabi-v7a/liblept.so
[armeabi-v7a] Prebuilt       : libopencv_java3.so <= ../opencv4android/sdk/native/jni/../libs/armeabi-v7a/
[armeabi-v7a] Install        : libopencv_java3.so => libs/armeabi-v7a/libopencv_java3.so
[armeabi-v7a] Compile++ thumb: receiptrecognizer <= OCRImagePreprocessor.cpp
[armeabi-v7a] Compile++ thumb: receiptrecognizer <= util.cpp
[armeabi-v7a] Compile++ thumb: receiptrecognizer <= ocrimagepreprocessorjni.cpp
make.exe: Circular obj/local/armeabi-v7a/libtess.so <- obj/local/armeabi-v7a/libtess.so dependency dropped.
[armeabi-v7a] Prebuilt       : libtess.so <= obj/local/armeabi-v7a/objs/receiptrecognizer/src/
[armeabi-v7a] Install        : libtess.so => libs/armeabi-v7a/libtess.so
[x86] Prebuilt       : liblept.so <= jni/../../tess-two/libs/x86/
[x86] Install        : liblept.so => libs/x86/liblept.so
[x86] Prebuilt       : libopencv_java3.so <= ../opencv4android/sdk/native/jni/../libs/x86/
[x86] Install        : libopencv_java3.so => libs/x86/libopencv_java3.so
[x86] Compile++      : receiptrecognizer <= OCRImagePreprocessor.cpp
[x86] Compile++      : receiptrecognizer <= util.cpp
[x86] Compile++      : receiptrecognizer <= ocrimagepreprocessorjni.cpp
make.exe: Circular obj/local/x86/libtess.so <- obj/local/x86/libtess.so dependency dropped.
[x86] Prebuilt       : libtess.so <= obj/local/x86/objs/receiptrecognizer/src/
[x86] Install        : libtess.so => libs/x86/libtess.so
[mips] Prebuilt       : liblept.so <= jni/../../tess-two/libs/mips/
[mips] Install        : liblept.so => libs/mips/liblept.so
[mips] Prebuilt       : libopencv_java3.so <= ../opencv4android/sdk/native/jni/../libs/mips/
[mips] Install        : libopencv_java3.so => libs/mips/libopencv_java3.so
[mips] Compile++      : receiptrecognizer <= OCRImagePreprocessor.cpp
[mips] Compile++      : receiptrecognizer <= util.cpp
[mips] Compile++      : receiptrecognizer <= ocrimagepreprocessorjni.cpp
make.exe: Circular obj/local/mips/libtess.so <- obj/local/mips/libtess.so dependency dropped.
[mips] Prebuilt       : libtess.so <= obj/local/mips/objs/receiptrecognizer/src/
[mips] Install        : libtess.so => libs/mips/libtess.so

Any ideas are appreciated.

A: In the trace from ndk-build you show, i see this line make.exe: Circular obj/local/mips/libtess.so <- obj/local/mips/libtess.so dependency dropped.
I think this why you don't have the correct .so lib generated. I think you forget to add a include $(CLEAR_VARS) before LOCAL_MODULE := receiptrecognizer.
I hope this will be useful to you.

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Giant Group cyber attack prompts renewed calls for statutory regulation of umbrella companies
Published 01 - October - 2021
emerging threatsransomwaregovernancecomputer weekly
Source: Computer Weekly
The speed of the outage and the protracted nature of the recovery bears all of the hallmarks of a ransomware attack
Excerpts from Paul Watts, ISF Distinguished Analyst
As details about the fallout from the cyber attack on the Giant Group umbrella company emerge, stakeholders say the incident should prompt the government to expedite regulating contractor payroll processing firms. A suspected ransomware attack that prevented payroll processing firm Giant Group from paying wages to thousands of contractors across the UK has led to renewed calls for umbrella companies to be statutorily regulated.
Giant Group was forced to "proactively" suspend its entire operations from Wednesday 22 September 2021 following the discovery of "suspicious activity" on its network that was attributed to a "sophisticated cyber attack", according to a statement published by the company five days later.
In the wake of the attack, the company closed down its entire IT network, rendering its email and phone systems inaccessible and leaving contractors frustrated because they had no means of contacting the firm to chase wage payments that were due on Friday 24 September.
Was it ransomware?
Questions remain about the exact nature of the "sophisticated cyber attack" that hit Giant Group's systems, giving rise to speculation that the firm has fallen victim to a ransomware gang.
Computer Weekly contacted Giant Group to seek clarification about the nature of the attack, and was told all the information it can provide at this time is in the public domain.
However, a statement issued by the CEO of the Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) appears to confirm that it was a ransomware attack that Giant Group fell victim to.
The FCSA is a membership body that provides accreditation for umbrella companies that want to demonstrate their commitment to operating in a compliant way. Giant Group is an accredited FCSA umbrella company and one of the Association's founding members. Giant group sales director Daniel Haslam is also an FCSA board member.
"We are liaising with Giant to ensure we can address this issue at speed, and while Giant has been the victim of a criminal ransomware cyber attack, I am reassured that their only priority is to ensure that contractors receive the money they are owed," said FCSA CEO Phil Pluck in a statement shared with ContractorUK.com.
Although Giant Group has yet to confirm or deny directly that it was a ransomware attack, there are several signs that suggest this may have been the root cause.
"The speed of the outage and the protracted nature of the recovery bears all of the hallmarks of one," said Paul Watts, distinguished analyst at the Information Security Forum.
Ransomware attacks are becoming increasingly prevalent, said Watts, which is why it is "imperative that business resiliency is at the heart of business strategy" because of the crippling effect such attacks can have on business operations.
As previously reported by Computer Weekly, a recurring complaint from contractors affected by the Giant Group attack is that it has taken the firm so long to get back up and running again.
Watts added: "In a digitally dependent world, ransomware attacks post an imminent disruption scenario that most businesses should be planning for. As the cyber attack against Giant Group demonstrates, its impact can transcend your traditional definition of information technology.
"In some cases, operational technologies can be knocked offline or may need to be knocked offline to limit further damage. This can propel an organisation from fully operational to an inoperable analogue abyss in minutes.
"Cyber attacks can happen quickly and decisively, in a matter of minutes, as appears to have been the case with Giant Group. To effectively manage such an attack, the key is to plan, plan, rehearse, rehearse, and plan some more, so organisations are in the best position to defend, response, recover and survive."
What can be learned from the incident?
Crawford Temple, CEO of Professional Passport, a company that provides compliance assessment services to umbrella companies, said that, ransomware or not, the incident still has "concerning implications" for all umbrella companies.
"It raises the bar for each and every provider to look at their systems and work to ensure that robust systems are in place to protect their data and that of the whole supply chain," he said.
"The challenges for providers and their security measures have been heightened with so many workers now working remotely, which has provided additional access points to hackers. This is probably one of the main reasons there appear to be increasing reports of ransomware circulating at this time."
News of the Giant Group cyber incident also coincided with reports of technical issues blighting another umbrella company, known as Unified Payroll, that has led to another tranche of contractors not being paid what they are owed.
In a statement on Unified Payroll's website, its issues are blamed on a "security issue" with the company's bank account, dating back to 16 and 17 September. At the time of writing, the company said it remained unable to pay its contractors, and advised them that it would not be accepting any further timesheets "until the problem is fully resolved".
The statement added: "Our directors are working very closely with our bankers to resolve this issue in a timely fashion. We have not been given any clear timeframes."
Computer Weekly understands the two incidents at Giant Group and Unified Payroll are isolated and unrelated, but Temple said both incidents should compel the umbrella company sector to re-evaluate its IT security processes and protocols.
He said that for this reason, Professional Passport had "initiated a review of the security measures that our providers and supply chain partners have in place and will work with them to develop appropriate standards".
As another body concerned with ensuring compliance and good practice in the umbrella sector, Computer Weekly asked the FCSA whether it had policies to guide its members on how to deal with ransomware attacks, and whether its members were expected to routinely carry out penetration tests on their systems. The Association did not directly respond to these questions.
Strengthening the case for statutory regulation
While it is hoped that the Giant Group attack may lead some other umbrella company firms to reassess their own security posture, contracting market stakeholders hope the incident might prompt the UK government to expedite the roll-out of statutory regulation for umbrella firms.
There has been some progress on this front, with the UK government setting out plans to create a single enforcement body (SEB) in due course that will be tasked with protecting workers and umbrella contractors from rogue employers and workplace malpractice.
This is on the back of a growing number of anecdotal accounts that have served to highlight links between non-compliant umbrella companies and tax-avoidance schemes, as well as reports of these same entities making unnecessary deductions from the pay of the contractors they employ.
Until the SEB comes into force, umbrella companies remain without any real means of redress when incidents such as the Giant Group attack stop them receiving the money they are owed, said OffPayroll.org's Poyser.
"There's nowhere for people to go and flag these issues to," he said. "If the government can get a single enforcement body sorted out, and publicise it so that any umbrella worker facing problems knows what government departments to get the support they need from, that would be a start."
Julia Kermode, founder of independent worker consultancy IWORK.co.uk, backed this view and said the fallout from the Giant Group cyber attack might have been easier for contractors to bear if there was an independent third party they could consult on what their next steps should be.
"If regulation had already been in place, then I don't think that whatever happened at Giant would have been prevented, but there would be an independent body in place where contractors could go to for redress, which could investigate what happened and conclude whether or not the situation was appropriately dealt with," Kermode told Computer Weekly.
"As things currently stand, there is no such avenue for redress, and affected workers have no option but to wait until the problem is resolved. It is ludicrous that the government has chosen to ignore our collective calls for regulation of this sector, choosing instead to allow vulnerable workers to continue being at risk of exploitation. You only have to look at the loan charge victims to understand the very serious consequences of the government's continued inaction."
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title: Xadow Duino
category: RePhone
bzurl: https://www.seeedstudio.com/Xadow-Duino-p-2556.html
oldwikiname: Xadow Duino
prodimagename: Xadow_Duino.JPG
surveyurl: https://www.research.net/r/Xadow_Duino
sku: 105040001
---

---
![](https://github.com/SeeedDocument/Xadow-Duino/raw/master/images/Xadow_Duino.JPG)

The Xadow Duino is specially designed for building up awesome Lighting Devices with the most popular RGB LED WS2812B. Based on MCU ATmega32u4 and built-in micro USB, Xadow Duino allows you to either control the RGB LEDs directly from the software in "RePhone Kit Create" or program the board with Arduino IDE to make it work independently. Unlike other add-on modules, this board has its own battery socket (JST1.0 type), which allows you to power it in many ways:
- Via 5V USB (if the battery is connected, it would also charge the battery simultaneously )
- Via 3.7V Lipo battery
- Via breakout pins
- Via Xadow GSM+BLE

[![](https://github.com/SeeedDocument/Xadow-Duino/raw/master/images/300px-Get_One_Now_Banner.png)](https://www.seeedstudio.com/Xadow-Duino-p-2556.html)

## Features
---
- Able to work like an Arduino
- Plug-and-play if connected with RePhone Kit Create
- Open source and modular design
- Slim and small
- Specially designed for WS2812B
- Built-in 11PIN Xadow Connectors for fully flexible connection with other Xadow Modules
- Stackable, chain-able and sew-able with other Xadow Modules
- Perfect choice for LED lovers

## Specification
---
|Item|Details|
|---|---|
|**Microcontroller**|	ATmega32u4
|**Power Supply**	|5V via USB, current draw is 1.5A at Max
3.3 ~ 4.2V via battery socket, current draw is 1.5A at Max
3.3 ~ 6V via breakout pins, current draw is 500 mA at Max
3.3 ~ 4.2 V via Xadow GSM+BLE, current draw is 500 mA at Max
|**Charging Current**|	500 mA
|**Flash Memory	**|32 KB (ATmega32u4) of which 4 KB used by bootloader
|**SRAM	**|2.5 KB (ATmega32u4)
|**EEPROM**	|1 KB (ATmega32u4)
|**Clock Speed**|	16 MHz
|**Connector**	|2 × 11 PIN Xadow Connector
Bonding pads for RGB LED WS2812b
|**Interfaces**|	Interface with Xadow GSM+BLE through
I2C (7-bit address 0x23)
|**Dimensions**	|25.37mm × 20.30mm / 1"× 0.8"

## Hardware Overview
---
![](https://github.com/SeeedDocument/Xadow-Duino/raw/master/images/Xadow_Duino.png)

The image below illustrates the Pin Definitions of 11 Pin Xadow Connector, Solder-able Breakout Pins on the Xadow Duino.

![](https://github.com/SeeedDocument/Xadow-Duino/raw/master/images/Xadow_Duino_Pin_definitions.png)

## Light Things Up
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**Control the WS2812B with your 'RePhone Kit Create**

The easiest way to control the WS2812B is to use the built-in software in 'RePhone Kit Create', which provides an 'Actuator Control' application that allows you to light up the WS2812B in three different ways:

 1. Monochrome.
 2. Marquee.
 3. Rainbow.

![](https://github.com/SeeedDocument/Xadow-Duino/raw/master/images/Xadow_Duino_WS2812B.png)

**Set If This Then That**

In the 'If This Then That' you can set different conditions to trigger the Xadow Duino to light up the WS2812B in a specified mode.

**Program it with Arduino IDE**

You can also customize your light sources by coding with the Arduino IDE

## Use Xadow Duino with Arduino IDE
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To use Xadow Duino with Arduino IDE, there are few simple steps you would need to follow:
1. [Download the driver files](https://github.com/Seeed-Studio/Signed_USB_Serial_Driver)
2. Please refer to the Download Arduino and install Arduino driver page to install the driver correctly

After you correctly installed the driver, Open **Device Manager** by clicking the **Start** button, clicking **Control Panel**, clicking **System and Security**, and then, under **System**, clicking **Device Manager**. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. Now you should be able to see the **COM ports** on your **'Device Manager'** as:
- **Xadow Clip(COM20)** (The COM number might be different on your PC.)

![](https://github.com/SeeedDocument/Xadow-Duino/raw/master/images/Xadow_Com_PORT.png)

3.Now download the [Xadow File

 Names](https://github.com/freespace/Files_For_Seeed_Main_Board)
, unzip it and locate to ...**\Files_For_Seeed_Main_Board-master.7z\Files_For_Seeed_Main_Board-master\v1.6.3\seeeduino\**, copy the folder named **seeeduino** into the ...**\arduino-1.6.6\hardware\** where you've installed your Arduino IDE. The version of Arduino IDE might be different, here I used Arudino IDE 1.6.6

4.Now lets try to light up some LEDs, connect your Xadow Duino to computer with a micro USB, open Arduino IDE, select **Tools** ==> **Board** ==> **Seeeduino Xadow**:

![](https://github.com/SeeedDocument/Xadow-Duino/raw/master/images/Xadow_Duino_Board.jpg)

then select the **Port** as **COM20(Seeeduino Xadow)** :

![](https://github.com/SeeedDocument/Xadow-Duino/raw/master/images/Xadow_Duino_Port.jpg)

5. Copy the following code, if you don't have the WS2812b libraries, download it here:

```c
#include <Adafruit_NeoPixel.h>

#define PIN 5   //the Xadow Duino used DIN/D5/PC6 to control the WS2812b

// Parameter 1 = number of pixels in strip
// Parameter 2 = pin number (most are valid)
// Parameter 3 = pixel type flags, add together as needed:
//   NEO_RGB     Pixels are wired for RGB bitstream
//   NEO_GRB     Pixels are wired for GRB bitstream
//   NEO_KHZ400  400 KHz bitstream (e.g. FLORA pixels)
//   NEO_KHZ800  800 KHz bitstream (e.g. High Density LED strip)
Adafruit_NeoPixel strip = Adafruit_NeoPixel(60, PIN, NEO_GRB + NEO_KHZ800);

void setup() {
  strip.begin();
  strip.show(); // Initialize all pixels to 'off'

  // it is very important to set D13 as OUTPUT & HIGH as we want it to act as 'GND'
  pinMode(13,OUTPUT);
  digitalWrite(13,HIGH);
}

void loop() {
// Some example procedures showing how to display to the pixels:
  colorWipe(strip.Color(255, 0, 0), 50); // Red
  colorWipe(strip.Color(0, 255, 0), 50); // Green
  colorWipe(strip.Color(0, 0, 255), 50); // Blue
  rainbow(20);
  rainbowCycle(20);
}

// Fill the dots one after the other with a color
void colorWipe(uint32_t c, uint8_t wait) {
  for(uint16_t i=0; i<strip.numPixels(); i++) {
      strip.setPixelColor(i, c);
      strip.show();
      delay(wait);
  }
}

void rainbow(uint8_t wait) {
  uint16_t i, j;

  for(j=0; j<256; j++) {
    for(i=0; i<strip.numPixels(); i++) {
      strip.setPixelColor(i, Wheel((i+j) & 255));
    }
    strip.show();
    delay(wait);
  }
}

// Slightly different, this makes the rainbow equally distributed throughout
void rainbowCycle(uint8_t wait) {
  uint16_t i, j;

  for(j=0; j<256*5; j++) { // 5 cycles of all colors on wheel
    for(i=0; i< strip.numPixels(); i++) {
      strip.setPixelColor(i, Wheel(((i * 256 / strip.numPixels()) + j) & 255));
    }
    strip.show();
    delay(wait);
  }
}

// Input a value 0 to 255 to get a color value.
// The colours are a transition r - g - b - back to r.
uint32_t Wheel(byte WheelPos) {
  if(WheelPos < 85) {
   return strip.Color(WheelPos * 3, 255 - WheelPos * 3, 0);
  } else if(WheelPos < 170) {
   WheelPos -= 85;
   return strip.Color(255 - WheelPos * 3, 0, WheelPos * 3);
  } else {
   WheelPos -= 170;
   return strip.Color(0, WheelPos * 3, 255 - WheelPos * 3);
  }
}
```

## RePhone Community
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[![](https://github.com/SeeedDocument/Xadow-Duino/raw/master/images/300px-RePhone_Community-2.png)](http://www.seeed.cc/discover.html?t=RePhone)

We've been looking for a better place where our backers (RePhone Users) can sit together, warmly and comfortably, have conversations about RePhone, discuss technical problems, share ideas/projects, and give feedback on the modules' development in the future. And then here we go, the [RePhone Community](http://www.seeed.cc/discover.html?t=RePhone).

Now join us in the [RePhone Community](http://www.seeed.cc/discover.html?t=RePhone)! Together we seek answers, make interesting stuff, care about each other, and share our experiences.

**Frequently Asked Questions**

Some frequently asked questions in [RePhone Community](http://www.seeed.cc/discover.html?t=RePhone) are collected and answered to the topic "Frequently Asked Questions of RePhone (FAQ)" , the topic will be kept updating whenever a new FAQ comes out.

## Resources
---
We will be keep updating the source code on our github page:

- [Source Code for Xadow Duino](https://github.com/WayenWeng/Xadow_Duino/)

The schematic diagram of Xadow Duino is provided in the following link:

- [Xadow Duino Schematic Files](https://github.com/SeeedDocument/Xadow-Duino/raw/master/Resources/Xadow%20Duino%20v1.0_schemic_file.zip)

Check more info about the fascinating RGB LED WS2812B:

- [WS2812B](https://github.com/SeeedDocument/Xadow-Duino/raw/master/Resources/WS2812B%20Datasheet.pdf)

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Doss To Do Double Duty At Redwood Acres Raceway This Weekend
Upper Lake short track superstar Jeremy Doss will be one of the drivers participating in this weekend's North State Modified Series Dale Baldwin Challenge during Redwood Acres Raceway's Fall Spectacular. The 25-year-old superstar will also be participating in RAR's Legends division which will give local drivers in that division a chance to compete against one of the best talents on the west coast racing scene.
Although Doss will be making his first North State Modified Series start Saturday and though most fans know him for his exploits behind the wheel of a late model, Doss has plenty of experience and success in modified competition. Doss is the defending Spears Modified Series champion and is the current point leader for the series this season. Of the 17 events the series has ran in 2020 and 2021, Doss has won 12 of them.
In addition to his success in the modifieds, Doss has also continued to be a winner in late model action. He leads the points for the SRL Spears Pro Late Model Series with seven wins in nine races this season. Doss is no stranger to success at Redwood Acres Raceway as he has won the late model portion of the Fall Spectacular on two occasions, in 2012 and 2016.
While Doss will certainly be among the favorites to win the 60-lap North State feature, it won't be an easy task to complete. Over 20 drivers have pre-entered for the Dale Baldwin Challenge thanks to the hefty purse for the event, the richest in series history. NSMS points leader Scott Winters will be eager to prove his talents and have his name etched into lore as the winner of the biggest race ever for the North State Modifieds. Winters won the most recent NSMS race at the Acres earlier this year in June.
Kyle Tellstrom should be another heavy favorite to win. Tellstrom set fast time in the June event but suffered a heavy crash in the feature that severely damaged his racecar. Other series regulars will be looking to strike it rich Saturday night by winning their first race of the season. Ian Elliott, Keith Bloom and Dustin DeRosier are sure be among the front runners when the race reaches its final stages.
Darrin Knight's only NSMS start this year came at Redwood Acres Raceway. His success at the Acres is unmatched and he is always a favorite to win. Darrin Sullivan is a two-time winner in NSMS action at RAR and he's certain to be in the mix. Cameron Austin is also a two-time North State winner at the Acres and was the victor in last year's Fall Spectacular race. Although Austin has focused more on racing Legends this year, for anyone to overlook him would be a big mistake.
One driver who has confirmed to do the Legend/NSMS combo along with Doss is fan favorite Brandon White. The Eureka driver has six feature wins in the Legends division this season. Saturday will be his first NSMS start but White is not unfamiliar with open-wheel racing having started his career racing midgets.
The Fall Spectacular begins Friday night with roadrunners, mini stocks, bombers and Legends racing. Saturday's race will have the bombers, Legends, the 100-lap late model race and the 60-lap Dale Baldwin Challenge for the North State Modified Series. Tickets are $10 for each night and can be purchased on RacinTheAcres.com, Automasters and Don's Rent-All in Eureka, McKinleyville Barbershop and JC Auto In Fortuna. Tickets will also be available at the gate. Gates open both lights at 4:00 PM with racing starting at 5:30 PM. Both nights will be livestreamed on YouTube and Redwood Acres Raceway's Facebook page.
North State Modified Series Dale Baldwin Challenge Pre-Entry List
02 – Sal Lopez, Sacramento, CA
5 – Cole Brown, Ukiah, CA
5k – Kyle Tellstrom, Ukiah, CA
7c – Cameron Austin, Santa Rosa, CA
08 – Chris Salmina, Kelseyville, CA
9 – Randy Houston, Medford, OR
12 – Dustin DeRosier, Cloverdale, CA
15a – Jason Philpot, Sacramento, CA
16 – Rich Cobb, Klamath Falls, OR
19 – Brandon White, Eureka, CA
20 – Darrin Knight, Kelseyville, CA
24 – Scott Winters, Tracy, CA
27 – Ian Elliott, Lakeport, CA
48 – Calvin Hegje, Sacramento, CA
57k – Kylei Keown, Ukiah, CA
64 – Simi Tour, Potter Valley, CA
69 – Charlie Collins, Lakeport, CA
75 – Jeremy Doss, Upper Lake, CA
77 – Jeremy Nowlin, Kelseyville, CA
81 – Wade Coleman, Upper Lake, CA
83 – Richie Potts, Petaluma, CA
96 – Keith Bloom, Anderson, CA
XX – Danny Helm, Healdsburgh, CA
XX – Cody Braund, Redding, CA


Dortmund- Germany is gearing up for this season's first instalment of its very own 'Clasico' this weekend, with FC Bayern München entertaining Borussia Dortmund in the late Saturday kick-off. Once again, fans in over 200 countries around the globe will have the opportunity to watch a live broadcast of all the action unfolding as these two Bundesliga titans go head-to-head.
In stark contrast to virtually every other league encounter between them in recent years, however, this is no summit meeting. In the Munich camp all is proceeding pretty much to plan, with Bayern four points clear at the top of the standings nine games in and already boasting easily the division's most impressive credentials both up front (21 goals scored) and at the back (just two against).
The defending champions were sorely tested in the latter capacity at closest pursuers Borussia Mönchengladbach last time out but when all other obstacles have been overcome, the opposition still have to find a way past Manuel Neuer and the world keeper of the year rose to the occasion with his standard-issue aplomb, pulling off some vital saves to secure Bayern a share of the spoils – and their seventh clean sheet in a row.
A day earlier, Dortmund had, by no means for the first time, been left rueing chances squandered as they went down 1-0 at home to Hannover 96. A blow in its own right, the greater significance of the result lay in the fact that it was Borussia's fourth successive league defeat, a negative run unparalleled in over 14 years. Without a win since Matchday 3 and having lost five of the six games in the interim, Jürgen Klopp's men have tumbled to a lowly 15th place, just outside the bottom three. With barely more than quarter of the campaign played, they head to the Allianz Arena already trailing Bayern by 14 points.
"It's gradually getting difficult to come up with explanations," skipper Mats Hummels acknowledged after Saturday's defeat; "We weren't the worse team in any of those games, but we've still lost one after the other." For his part, Klopp has put the club's stated goal of an automatic UEFA Champions League berth on hold for the time being. The coach wants his players "focused exclusively on the next game", rather than "letting themselves be put under even more pressure" by pre-season targets.
Dortmund's showing in this season's edition of Europe's elite club tournament, meanwhile, has thus far been as day to the dark night of their current Bundesliga malaise. Three wins out of three, at home to Arsenal FC and on the road at RSC Anderlecht and Galatasaray SK, nine goals scored and none conceded, leaves the beaten 2013 finalists sitting pretty at the top of Group D and well on course for the first knockout round. The disparity is quite eye-opening, not least in the defensive department, where BVB have not managed a single clean sheet in nine attempts in the league.
Bayern, of course, are the team who denied them the ultimate triumph in that Wembley final just under a year and a half ago. Pep Guardiola's all-star ensemble have been strutting their stuff to equally good effect on the European stage, most particularly on their recent trip to the Eternal City, where they walloped AS Roma 7-1 in what must have seemed like an eternal contest for the home fans.
Few are anticipating a similar demolition job to be done on BVB this weekend, although on current Bundesliga form the odds would seem to be more clearly weighted in Bayern's favour than has been the case for the last four years at least. For his part, Klopp echoed his captain in alluding to chances spurned, against Hannover and others, saying, "We have to give ourselves our own reward, we're still not doing that. But we'll be sticking at it, rest assured." If Dortmund can find that Champions League gear against European powerhouse Bayern, a dramatic turnaround in their Bundesliga fortunes could yet be on the cards in Munich.


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UofG student 'socks it to them' at film awards
University of Glasgow postgraduate student, Isa Rao, has been awarded a top prize at the annual European Science TV and New Media Awards held in Lisbon last night.
Isa's one-minute movie, featuring two lovable sock puppets, explores how the precision medicine revolution uses genetics and lifestyle information to develop customised healthcare of the future.
Isa's winning film saw off 5 shortlisted entries, from 3 European countries, as well as several entries from different countries which did not make the shortlist.
Isa said:"Winning this European Award is just amazing. I am currently doing a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Glasgow and I feel really passionate about making science communication fun and creative.
"That's why I decided to use sock puppetry in my film to illustrate how precision medicine will improve health care for our citizens."
A guide to personalised medicine
The European one-minute mobile movie category was inspired by SCI SHORTS a skills development opportunity for budding Glasgow filmmakers, pioneered by Glasgow City of Science and supported by GMAC Film, Creative Clyde and People Make Glasgow.
Dr Susie Mitchell, programme director of Glasgow City of Science, said: "Working with partners, Glasgow City of Science supports novel interdisciplinary approaches that promote Glasgow's world-class offer in science and innovation.
"The arts, including film and TV, have the ability to story-tell, spark curiosity and emotionally connect our science to the wider public; how it impacts on their lives and the world as a whole. Thanks to everyone who made SCI SHORTS 2015 such a success, including our partners the University of Glasgow. I warmly congratulate Isa on her European win."
Filippo Perfido, Director of GMAC Film, said: "60 seconds, zero or no budget, a good idea and a simple, yet still very important message to convey. This is not just an extremely informing and entertaining short film, it's a successful experiment and the best example of what we had in mind when we sat down with our friends at Glasgow City of Science to discuss and develop SCI SHORTS."
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'Microsoft Start' introduced for personalised news reading experience
Published: Sep 09,202102:01 PM by IANS
The feed will combine content from news publishers and will be a customization system that could help Microsoft better news reading experiences.
Representative Image (File Photo)
Microsoft on Wednesday introduced its personalized news reading experience called "Microsoft Start" which is available as both a website and mobile app, in addition to being integrated with other Microsoft products, including Windows 10, 11, and its Microsoft Edge web browser.
"The product builds on the company's legacy with online and mobile consumer services like MSN and Microsoft News. However, it won't replace MSN," the company said in a statement.
"The service will power the News and Interests experience on the Windows 10 taskbar and the Widgets experience on Windows 11. In Microsoft Edge, it will be available from the New Tab page, too," it added.
Users can now start with articles they want to read. The feed curates content -- based on a user's interests -- from over a thousand global premium publishing brands, the company said.
Microsoft claims that users can now start finding hyper-local and up-to-the-minute forecasts that let them know exactly where and when it's going to rain. Interactive maps on air quality, severe weather, and more leave you prepared all year long.
They can also start getting the pulse of the stock market in minutes with up-to-date data and breaking financial news. They can start the day with information tailored to the companies and currencies they are interested in.
Microsoft Start | personalised news | reading experience
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I am headed out of town early morning for a two-day workshop at the University of Tampa. Printmaking professor Ry McCollough and his students will be participating in FLOCK, a socially engaged art project which encourages participants to think about their relationship with birds. We will spend time talking about birds & field guides, doing some birdwatching and making new bird prints to add to FLOCK. When I return home, I'll install their contributions to FLOCK at the Orlando Science Center on wires stretched across the gallery. The UT students will be the third group to participate in FLOCK after the original print action at Constellation Studios in Lincoln, Nebraska and the second interaction with students at Rollins College.


This was a fun slightly labor intensive recipe to follow. I used ground turkey instead of lamb. I substituted grapeseed oil in place of the Canola oil: I won't allow that in my kitchen. The pie was well received but next time I'm going to try using the ground lamb. The ground turkey is a bit dry and bland and in hindsight I wish I had beefed up, oops, I mean, feathered up the seasoning a bit more including adding lemon pepper, more garlic, Worcestershire and rosemary.


At the age of fifty-three, suddenly I am an old fogey. Seemingly overnight, I have been catapulted from the generation that set the trends, to one that is lagging further and further behind in its perception of what is cool.
The first sign of this came a few years ago when I found myself trying to explain the phenomenon of the Beatles to my children. "When I was your age the Beatles were considered to be cutting edge," I told them, thinking of the lipstick kisses I had once so lovingly planted on Paul's Tiger Beat photo. They see Paul as an old guy with gray hair who writes hopelessly boring melodies.
Another sign of old fogeydom came soon after when my son handed me a list of CDs he wanted for his birthday. None of the bands sounded remotely familiar, and they mostly had names that seemed like they might be related to criminal activity.
The first record album I ever bought was by Sonny and Cher. I must have played "I've Got You, Babe" about nine million times the first week I bought it. If that didn't cause irreversible brain damage, then no music today is likely to do so. If Sonny were still alive, he would be the quintessential old fogey, although Cher is fighting old fogeydom all the way.
I grabbed a CD by Weezer – they looked like nice boys on their album cover. On the way home I noticed that everyone seemed to be in a big hurry, speeding up behind me and going through red lights. And then I realized – I was puttering along like an old fogey. I stepped on it and ran a yellow light just to show I still had it.
The day that your child interviews you for a class about your recollections of a past day in history, you might as well take that charter membership in AARP. I chose to tell my child about my remembrances of the day President Kennedy was shot. I remember as clearly as though it happened yesterday, sitting at my desk in Mr. Weber's 6th grade class. We had just come back from lunch, and Mr. Weber came into the room crying. We all started to cry too, before we even knew what happened, so momentous was the fact of a male teacher walking into the classroom crying. This impressed my child only in the fact that it happened so long ago, and I could still remember it. What was part a vivid part of my life was his arcane history lesson.
Many of us old fogeys are slightly resistant to technology. I do love computers and the internet and fax machines, but I'm not willing to give up all the "old ways" yet.
For example, just last week, at the local fast food outlet, a teenager was having problems with the computerized cash register, and couldn't figure out the correct change in his head. He was like a deer caught in the headlights. The middle-aged manager came over to help him out. "If it's not in the computer, they're lost," he said to me, conspiratorially. I knew just what he was trying to say.


May has flown by. I want to share a few cards before I say "good-bye" for summer.
We are blessed with wonderful friends. My husband's colleague and his wife gave us a gift of a free photo session. It took some preparation on my part, but all the work was worth it, as the pictures have turned out perfectly.
My dear friend Jacqueline has come up with the beautiful idea of using wine labels on cards. These labels are printed on high quality paper with some subtle designs. So inks and a bit of water work well on them.
I have white embossed the beautiful blooms on watercolor paper and colored them with watercolor paints very quickly. I die cut and layered the flowers using some 3d adhesive.
Most of the stamp are by Hero Arts. There's one new stamp by Penny Black, Botanical Notes.
These collages are so enjoyable to make and are a wonderful gift too. This is a thank you gift for a sweet lady, our speech therapist, who has done an excellent job helping my 7 y.o. son to have a clear articulation. They both have worked hard! I am so thankful!
Thanks for sharing, Maria! The cards are beautiful and the card where you use two of the labels on one card is a unique idea with the big flower!
I admire the work you put into the photo session with the harmony of the colors and your dress sense!
Have a lovely summer and enjoy the blessings which come from our Heavenly Father!


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Information about Zika Virus
Geography and Travel
In 2015, Zika virus first emerged in South America with widespread outbreaks reported in Brazil and Colombia. In May 2015, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) issued an alert regarding the first confirmed Zika virus infection in Brazil. The outbreak in Brazil led to reports of Guillain-Barre syndrome and pregnant women giving birth to babies with birth defects and poor pregnancy outcomes. On February 1, 2016 the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that the recent cluster of microcephaly cases and other neurological disorders reported in Brazil constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
Zika virus is spread to people through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito (A. aegypti and A. albopictus). Neither of these species of mosquito live in Canada. Recently, mosquito-related transmission has been described in the southern U.S. More information...
In Canada, there have been a number of cases of Zika virus detected in travellers returning from other countries. The first Canadian case of Zika virus-related microcephaly in an infant born to a mother infected with Zika virus while abroad has been reported. Sexually transmitted cases of Zika virus have also been reported in Canada. For more information and current statistics on Zika virus cases in Canada, visit the Public Health Agency of Canada website.
Those travelling to countries where these mosquitoes are found and local transmission has occurred should protect themselves from mosquito bites. For travel information:
PHAC Travel Health Notices
PAHO confirmed cases of Zika virus in the Americas
WHO disease outbreak reports
CDC Zika Travel Information
The most common symptoms of Zika virus disease are fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis. Other symptoms may include muscle pain, weakness, lack of energy and headaches. The incubation period of Zika virus is 3 to 12 days. The illness is usually mild, with symptoms lasting from several days to a week. Severe disease requiring hospitalization is uncommon.
Testing for Zika virus (PHAC)
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The Zika virus can be found in blood for up to one week and has been shown to be present in semen and breast milk. Documented cases of Zika virus transmission have occurred during labour (intrapartum transmission from mother to newborn), blood transfusion and laboratory exposure. Sexual transmission has also been documented. Transmission through breastfeeding has not been documented.
Infection control precautions when caring for a patient with Zika virus include Routine Practices, particularly hand hygiene, gloves for contact with blood, and prevention of needlesticks.
For more information on Zika virus:
PHAC Information on Zika Virus
Zika Virus Surveillance in Canada
PAHO General Information on Zika Virus
PHAC Information for Health Professionals
WHO General Information on Zika Virus
CDC Zika Virus
CDC Zika Virus Infection and Pregnancy


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The City of Akron Honors Its Own Howard Hewett
Akron, Ohio, September 24, 2021 -Today, President Margo Sommerville announced that the City of Akron will be honoring Platinum-selling, singer, songwriter and instrumentalist Howard Hewett by dedicating Cadillac Boulevard as Howard Hewett, Jr. Way. Hewlett will be honored on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Buchtel during half-time of the football game between Hewett's alma mater, Buchtel, and East High School.
Hewett was born and raised in Akron, Ohio. Hewett lived on Cadillac Boulevard in West Akron. Hewett started on his road to stardom as a child singing gospel with his older sisters in the Hewett Singers Akron. As a teenager, he moved seamlessly from Gospel to R&B, continuing to perfect his craft as a member of the LYFE Band. Hewett rose to fame as the lead vocalist of the Grammy winning R&B/soul vocal group Shalamar. After leaving the group, he embarked upon a successful solo career and is known for classic solo hits like "Say Amen," "Stay," and "I'm For Real".
Council President Margo Sommerville said, "During these challenging times, it is an honor to celebrate one of Akron's own. Music is a universal language that brings people together, and we need that togetherness now more than ever."
"The talent, spirit and innovation that comes from Akron and its people never ceases to amaze me. I'm honored to celebrate Howard Hewett in this way, and thank him for his artistic accomplishments, adding to the legacy of this great city," adds Mayor Dan Horrigan.
The City of Akron welcomes Howard Hewett home, honors him for his contributions to the music industry, and wishes him a very Happy Birthday!
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OFFICE OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT MARGO SOMMERVILLE
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Janet Cull / Hear It
Release Date: Aug. 6, 2021
Produced by Janet Cull and Mark Feener
Recorded at CBC Studio F, St. John's NL
Music & lyrics by Janet Cull (MAPL/SOCAN)
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There are many other ways to describe Janet Cull's third full-length album Hear It, but at its heart it is a reflection of her (and our) often complicated relationships, expressed through a voice unlike any other in Canada. Having firmly established her reputation up to this point in her native Newfoundland—where she has been honoured with multiple MusicNL Awards—Janet is now poised to make her mark everywhere else with 12 songs that one could be forgiven thinking were recorded in Memphis or Muscle Shoals in the early '70s.
In fact, Hear It was recorded in St. John's with co-producer Mark Feener and a band consisting of some of Janet's trusted collaborators including multi-instrumentalist Jason Howard, guitarist Brad Jefford and bassist Josh Ward. Having this core group record the album's basic tracks live in the studio was the key element in allowing Janet's voice to fully soar, and the results are stunning.
"This album consists entirely of original songs that came from a very deep place within myself," Janet says. "I had some friends co-write some of the music to certain tracks, but the content is derived from my experiences. I was living what I'm singing about, and I've never shared such personal things on any of my other albums."
Indeed, from Hear It's opening track, "The Only Thing Changing Is You," we find ourselves observing the aftermath of a broken affair, beginning with a spoken introduction and culminating in a full-throated catharsis. And there are still 11 songs to go. The album's roller coaster of emotions is kept on track by the band's sultry and unwavering grooves, but it is Janet's dynamic range that truly mesmerizes. It is not hyperbole to say she is in the same class as Amy Winehouse, Sharon Jones or any other vocalist who has bled for their craft.
Janet had an immediate impact on the Newfoundland music scene upon her arrival in the early 2000's with the album The Janet Cull Band, which earned MusicNL awards for Album of the Year and Group of the Year. Her next full-length release, in collaboration with Kelly-Ann Evans entitled People Get Ready, garnered an East Coast Music Awards nomination. But it was Janet's 2016 album Real Tough Love that found her reaching new heights. On top of bringing her three more MusicNL awards, it brought her to stages all across Newfoundland, including a handpicked appearance opening for the legendary k.d. lang.
Being singled out by a hero is certainly something no artist ever forgets, and it was another of the elements that fueled Janet's creation of Hear It, along with the gospel music she grew up singing in church, her longtime admiration of Alicia Keys, and her lifelong love of Motown. All told, it's the ingredients of a modern soul music classic, which is precisely what Hear It is.


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Deus Ex: Mankind Divided gets early 2016 release window
Muaaz Asif
During E3 2015, Square Enix had announced that Deus Ex: Mankind Divided will be released on Xbox One, PS4, and PC during early 2016. While no official release date has been provided by the game publisher, early 2016 would mean that the gaming title will be available to play during Q1, 2016.
The events of the game are going to take place during the year 2029, which is exactly two years after the events of the first game Deus Ex: Human Revolution and the Augmentation incident that had taken place at Panchaea.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulMJWg4mCsQ
Following the death of millions of innocent individuals, a gigantic rift has taken place that has divided mankind, hence the name of the title. Those people who have augmentations have waged a war with those who are not augmented.
Amidst the war, there are those sitting in their high seats planning on taking advantage of the turmoil to fuel their own political and financial agenda. Deus Ex: Mankind Divided was officially announced during the beginning of April and it won't be long before gamers can immerse themselves in the sequel.
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Carrie Underwood is an American singer who was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma on March 10, 1983. Carrie Underwood has a lot of listeners on Spotify with a popularity score of 75 out of 100 and about 3.3 million followers as of 2018. Her most popular track on Spotify is "Before He Cheats" from the album Some Hearts. Carrie Underwood's recent TV credits include Jimmy Kimmel Live and Late Night With Seth Meyers. Carrie Underwood's recent filmography includes the movies Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016) and The Sound Of Music Live! (2013). Carrie Underwood's Instagram account (@carrieunderwood) is very popular with around 8.6 million followers. Her recent posts to Instagram have gotten about 160,000 likes each.
There are about 11 TV shows that have featured Carrie Underwood as of 2018. Some of the most recent Carrie Underwood TV appearances include Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Late Night With Seth Meyers. In 2015, Carrie Underwood was a guest on and performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Also in 2015, she performed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and she was a guest on Late Night With Seth Meyers again in 2015.
There are about 3 movies featuring Carrie Underwood as of 2018. Some of the most recent Carrie Underwood movies include Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping, The Sound Of Music Live!, and Soul Surfer. Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping, released in 2016, featured Carrie Underwood as Herself. The Sound Of Music Live! was released in 2013. Soul Surfer, released in 2011, featured Carrie Underwood as Sarah Hill.
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Conform recensământului din 2001, majoritatea populației comunei Velîka Omeleana era vorbitoare de ucraineană (%), existând în minoritate și vorbitori de rusă (%).

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Ryuichi Sakamoto Nagasaki: Memories of My Son
A good film score can help visualize scenes from a film even though you haven't seen it. Composer Ryuichi Sakamoto's score to the film Nagasaki: Memories of My Son (Milan Records), directed by legendary Japanese director Yoji Yamada, is such a piece of work. It is sparse in orchestration yet expansive in creating a visual backdrop to a film I have only read about: A mother who lost her son in the Nagasaki atomic bombing and he returns as a phantom and communicates with her throughout her life until she passes away. There are 28 tracks on this score that range from jarring noise, somber piano pieces, and swaying woodwinds. The track "August 9th 11:02 am" — the day and time the atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki — is a short burst of noise echoing the screech of the bomb and the explosion sounding like a hard rainfall of death. It gets under your skin.
Other pieces, some are very brief but just as evocative, create varied backdrops for the different scenes. The sequential compositions portray the sad poise of ordinary people who lost loved ones in the fireball but survived themselves, and their lingering emotional injuries. The poignancy of the score is bookended with somber strings as well as dissonant noise that I'm sure not only adds gravitas to the film, but also stands as a lovely piece of music on its own. This is essentially an instrumental score, either reserved or unnerving with occasional drones or repetition, while the human voice is sparsely used. This film score is another chapter in Sakamoto's eclectic, decades-long and vast musical output.
This review was originally published in Creative Loafing, Charlotte on November 23.
Sloan Offers Democracy in Music
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All four members of the Canadian rock combo Sloan are singers and songwriters. It's a collaborative effort that's democratic and creative.
Andrew Scott (drums), Chris Murphy (bass, vocals), Patrick Pentland (guitar, vocals), and Jay Ferguson (guitar, vocals) formed Sloan in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 1991. These musicians have made fab records over the past 25 years while maintaining this creative partnership. It's a lesson we should learn while the band is on their current tour through our unhinged post-election America.
They are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their album One Chord to Another with a tour and specially-packaged vinyl box set. The guys will play the entire album in the first set and then launch into a second set of hits and fan favorites.
Sloan's democratic creativity was fully showcased on their last recording, the double LP Commonwealth released in 2014 on NC-based Yep Roc Records, which featured the songwriting prowess of each band member once per side on the vinyl — for CD and digital, just think a quarter of the recording each. The record is a prime example of the diverse voices that gel so well, the fluid individuality merging into one. There are feedback-laden songs, pure three-minute pop ditties, jangly guitars, sweet harmonizing and experimentation. Scott's side is a single 18-minute song while the other three sides highlight each persona that becomes one with their interplay.
I asked Jay Ferguson recently how four songwriters work so well together.
"(Commonwealth) was kind of an anomaly in our career, we are probably one of the few bands that can do that because everyone is a singer and a songwriter. Generally, when we make a record, everybody kind of writes and contributes," he said. "We usually try to make it that if there's 12 songs on the album, everyone gets three songs. If anyone is like 'I only have two songs,' then usually someone can pick up the slack. It doesn't really go through a process like a vote or anything amongst ourselves, everybody kind of brings forward the songs they want to do the most.
"Chris and I get together the most ahead of time so he would know my demos and I would know his and we would chime in like 'You know I really like that song' and Chris would be 'I like this one of yours or less of this one,' and that's sort of an encouraging way to go. Other than that it's sort of like here's your quarter of the real estate of the record and you can do what you want and we just try and sequence it after that happens in the best way possible."
Ferguson explained how the bandmates might come into the recording process with ideas on how one song might flow into the next, but for the most part, they're in charge of their own specific projects.
"We're not all in the studio at the same time, sometimes in groups of two or groups of three. So often it's very Beatles' White Album where Paul's in one studio doing 'Why don't we do it in the road?' and John is in another studio with Yoko cutting up tapes. It works a little bit like that, although we only have one studio. So it's democratic but everyone still gets to rule the roost on their quarter of the real estate."
For this tour, the focus is on the album One Chord to Another.
That album was first released on the band's own Murder Records two decades ago when they parted ways with major label Geffen after a couple of records and went the indie route. It was soon picked up by The Enclave label and became a smash in Canada, while bringing Sloan further attention in the States as a power pop combo to be reckoned with. The have steadily released music ever since, including a just-released Christmas 7" with two original songs.
Although I sold their records in the '90s at my record shop, Sloan flew under my radar. I played their records but didn't quite dig into them as I should have. Now, as I flip through killer song after song on the eleven studio albums that stream on their website, I realize how much of shame that was.
Sloan will perform at the Visulite in Charlotte on Thur, November 17.
This article was originally published in Creative Loafing Charlotte on November 16.
Nick Cave Scores Mars Series Theme
Nick Cave and Warren Ellis have scored Mars, the new National Geographic Channel Original Series. The series premieres on Monday, November 14 on Nat Geo.
Listen to it here:
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Oosterveld named inaugural member of Royal Society's 'College'
Western Law professor Valerie Oosterveld has been named among 91 inaugural members of the Royal Society of Canada's (RSC) College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists. Those named to the College represent the emerging generation of scholarly, scientific and artistic leadership in Canada.
The Royal Society of Canada is the highest recognized membership for scholars in Arts, Humanities and Sciences in our country.
Oosterveld, an Associate Dean at the Faculty of Law, has published widely in the field of international criminal law, in particular on gender issues. Her scholarship has influenced the work of international tribunals, such as the International Criminal Court, and she has been cited by leading scholars in her field. Since joining Western, she has presented more than 60 papers, including to the United Nations Human Rights Council.
"This is a wonderful recognition of Valerie's groundbreaking research," says Western Law Dean Iain Scott. "It's also a reflection of the breadth and depth of leading interdisciplinary scholarship undertaken by faculty at our law school."
Members of the College will address issues of particular concern to new scholars, artists and scientists, for the advancement of understanding and the benefit of society, taking advantage of the interdisciplinary approaches fostered by the establishment of the College.
"This is an important moment in the history of the Royal Society of Canada," said RSC President Graham Bell. "The College is Canada's first national system of multidisciplinary recognition for the emerging generation of leaders." Dr. Bell added, "Together, the members of the College will be in a position to provide guidance on issues of importance to Canadians, and to promote Canadian achievements in the arts, humanities and sciences around the world."
Three other Western professors were also honoured: Daniel Ansari, Department of Psychology, Numerical Cognition Lab; Isaac Luginaah, Department of Geography; and Robert Ventresca, Department of History, King's University College.
The year's new scholars were inducted at a ceremony on November 21 in Quebec City.


Having heard the mess that was the various editions of Blade Runner, I'm actually not that surprised that it did end up this way after watching Final Cut. I think that is me praising the film, although I'm not too sure. I think I'm going to have to watch it a few more times. And spend some time on Wikipedia. And probably get around to reading that copy of Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, although mine is in Japanese because, well, things happen.
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Live at Montmartre
Eddie Gomez
Carsten Dahl
Eddie Gomez / Carsten Dahl
On May 1, 2010, Jazzhus Montmartre reopened in its original premises at Store Regnegade 19A, where so many jazz icons and trendsetting musicians performed from 1959 until the club closed in 1976. With the revival of the original close atmosphere and great acoustics, Montmartre has successfully resurrected its reputation as one of Europe's best jazz clubs, and one where musicians love to play. Now, in a unique collaboration between Jazzhus Montmartre and Storyville Records two "Live at Montmarte" albums, capturing the great sound and atmosphere at the club, are available.
Thanks to support of the American Fullbright Association it was possible to bring one of the world's most original bassists back to Montmartre. The last time Eddie Gomez stood on the stage was with Bill Evans in 1973. Being the open and inquisitive type, he accepted a suggestion to play duo with the Danish pianist Carsten Dahl. The result was a memorable meeting, on both a musical and personal level.
Eddi Gomez (b) & Carsten Dahl (p)
Recorded live at Montmartre November 9. 2011
Jazz Weekly
The Jazz Songbook never sounded fresher!
- George W. Harris (original article here)
Jazznyt
Se he doesn't choose the easy way by thinking Evans when Gomez is at the bass. Instead, the two musicians communicate as equals. Carsten Dahl plays with humour and good energy. Eddie Gomez captures it, and is on top of his bass that is worked hard during the album. The starting points are jazz standards such as I Hear A Rhapsody, Autumn Leaves, Body & Soul etc. But that is almost secondary. Instead it is the improvisational teamwork that delights.
- Ivan Rod (original article in Danish here)
It is comforting to hear Gomez display a sheer joy of performing.
Alain Drouot, DownBeat
But the real strength of this CD is the excellent interplay between these two excellent musicians.
Bernie Koenig, Cadence
I Hear A Rhapsody There Is No Greater Love Autumn Leaves Body & Soul How Deep Is The Ocean All The Things You Are First Encounter
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The problem of single-use plastic water bottles has long troubled environmentalists. However, society is looking at ways we can reverse this trend.
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The 'Just for You' turkey pot calls are unique gifts for turkey hunters– personalized and custom.
The etched slate can be personalized with a vast array of etchings – ranging from slogans, logos, comical cartoon characters, wildlife etchings, fire and police department related logos, messages to loved ones, your favorite scripture or even with a picture. You simply provide me with the file of choice to determine whether or not we can use it.
These calls are 'hunt ready' although many just choose to cherish as a keepsake and use them to warm a room or to create that nostalgia in a hunter's room of retire. However, hunting with them is just fine and will not damage the call.
The turkey pot calls which are personalized with photos underneath the glass playing surface are typically purchased as keepsakes. Although they could be used to hunt with because of quality of paper and inks, its not advisable.
I have executed some tests in the past testing the quality of the photo's adhesive, papers and inks when exposed to running water and was pleasantly surprised as the water never seemed to damage the inks or papers. However, I cannot definitely say, that I would advise using them on a consistent basis afield.
These type calls are really made to serve as a keepsake, home decor, etc; A stable environment such as a home or office would be more fitting for this class of call.
All of these calls could be used to hunt with. However, as I stated earlier, I would advise against using the ones with pictures afield. That said, all other configurations will be perfectly fine in hunting environments.
The elements aren't going to damage any of the calls with etchings or engravings found below the glass playing surface.


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Twee, nu verdwenen, Ridderorden dragen de naam "Militair instituut".

 Het "Militair Instituut van Elisabeth-Theresia"
 Het "Militair Instituut in Frankrijk.

Aan beide instellingen, men kan ze ook Ridderorden noemen, waren pensioenen verbonden.
Ook de Orde van de Christelijke Barmhartigheid in Frankrijk was met deze bedoeling ingesteld.

Het Franse Militaire Instituut kreeg deze naam omdat het katholieke Frankrijk geen ridderorden wilde instellen die geen religieus karakter droegen. Om te voorkomen dat de in het militair instituut opgenomen protestantse officieren zich achtergesteld voelden waren de insignes vrijwel gelijk aan die van de Orde van de Heilige Lodewijk. De uitgekeerde pensioenen van Orde en Instituut waren uiteraard ook gelijk.

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Business and Financial Transactions
Does Islam permit bidding in auctions?
Publication : 29-02-2000
I am working for an Internet Auction company. I want to know if Islam permits bidding in auctions.
Praise be to Allah.
Islam permits selling by auctions and does not forbid it, according to the most correct and well-known opinion of the scholars. This is based on the following evidence:
Jaabir said: A man had decided that a slave of his would be manumitted after his death, but later on he was in need of money, so the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) took the slave and said, "Who will buy this slave from me?" Nu'aym ibn 'Abd-Allaah bought him, and he (the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) handed the slave over to him.
(Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 2034; Muslim, 997). Al-Bukhaari included this hadeeth in a chapter titled "Baab bay' al-Muzaayadah (Chapter: selling by auction)."
Ibn Hajar said: Ibn Battaal replied that the words of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) in this hadeeth, "Who will buy this slave from me?" indicate that he was offering him to the highest bidder so that the needs of the bankrupt man for whom he was selling him could be met.
(Fath al-Baari, 4/354).
2. 'Ataa' said: I met some people who saw nothing wrong with selling booty to the highest bidder. (Narrated by al-Bukhaari in Kitaab al-Buyoo' (the book of sales), Baab bay' al-Muzaayadah (Chapter: selling by auction)).
Rational evidence:
In an auction, the vendor offers his goods for sale, and the purchaser offers to buy them for a certain price. If the vendor does not accept that price, that is the end of the matter and there is no transaction. The he will say, "Who will offer more?" A second purchaser can then offer a higher price, and so on.
In this case, each offer is a separate and independent deal, and there is nothing wrong with that.
Some scholars, such as al-Oozaa'i and Ishaaq ibn Raahawayh, said that auctions can be used only to sell booty and inherited goods. Their evidence was the following hadeeth:
"The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) forbade anyone of you from seeking to outbid one another, except in the case of booty and inherited goods."
(Narrated by Ahmad, 5398; al-Daaraqutni, 3/11; al-Bayhaqi, 5/344; al-Tabaraani in al-Awsat, 8/198).
The response to the view is:
The hadeeth is weak, because it includes 'Abd-Allaah ibn Lahee'ah.
The hadeeth of Jaabir is general, and the ruling remains general in application.
Hence Imaam al-Tirmidhi said:
On the basis of the hadeeth of Jaabir, some scholars did not see anything wrong with selling booty or inherited goods to the highest bidder.
Ibn al-'Arabi (may Allaah have mercy on him) said:
There is no point on restricting auctions only to these two kinds of goods. There is no difference between these goods and others; they are all the same.
(See Fath al-Baari, 4/354).
Some scholars, including Ibraaheem al-Nakha'i, regarded this kind of sale as makrooh. Their evidence was the hadeeth of Sufyaan ibn Wahb:
"I heard the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) forbid selling by auction."
The hadeeth was narrated by al-Bazzaar, but it is weak, because it includes Ibn Lahee'ah.
It is contradicted by reports which are more sound, as we have stated above.
There is no contradiction between auctions and a man outbidding his brother, which is forbidden according to the hadeeth of Abu Hurayrah: "The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) forbade a city-dweller to sell to a Bedouin, and he forbade us to inflate prices artificially and to outbid one another."
(Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 2033; Muslim, 1413).
What is meant by this hadeeth is when the vendor and purchaser have come to an agreement and are bargaining over the price, and a third party comes and tempts the purchaser to cancel the transaction. But this does not apply to auctions, because in an auction it is the vendor who cancels the transaction by asking who will offer more; the people who are present at an auction are already involved, and everyone is aware that anyone may increase the price.
Sixthly:
The warning against engaging in najsh (artificially inflating prices with a fraudulent intention). In Arabic the word najsh means provoking, and is also used to refer to the action of prodding a bird to enter a trap. It refers to pushing the purchaser to fall into the vendor's trap so that he buys at an inflated price. This is achieved by having another man attend the auction and make bids without wanting to buy, in order to raise the price. Whether this is done by agreement with the vendor or not, it is prohibited by the hadeeth, "The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) forbade artificial inflation of prices."
In conclusion: auctions are one of the types of sale that are permitted according to Islamic sharee'ah. This is also the consensus of the Muslims in their marketplaces.
Source: Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid
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