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package net.coding.program.user;

import android.content.Intent;
import android.graphics.Bitmap;
import android.os.Bundle;
import android.text.SpannableString;
import android.text.Spanned;
import android.text.style.ForegroundColorSpan;
import android.view.Menu;
import android.view.MenuInflater;
import android.view.View;
import android.view.ViewGroup;
import android.view.ViewTreeObserver;
import android.widget.CheckBox;
import android.widget.ImageView;
import android.widget.TextView;

import com.loopj.android.http.RequestParams;
import com.nostra13.universalimageloader.core.display.FadeInBitmapDisplayer;
import com.nostra13.universalimageloader.core.listener.SimpleImageLoadingListener;

import net.coding.program.BaseActivity;
import net.coding.program.MyApp;
import net.coding.program.R;
import net.coding.program.UserDetailEditActivity_;
import net.coding.program.common.ClickSmallImage;
import net.coding.program.common.Global;
import net.coding.program.maopao.MaopaoListFragment;
import net.coding.program.message.MessageListActivity_;
import net.coding.program.model.UserObject;

import org.androidannotations.annotations.AfterViews;
import org.androidannotations.annotations.Click;
import org.androidannotations.annotations.EActivity;
import org.androidannotations.annotations.Extra;
import org.androidannotations.annotations.OnActivityResult;
import org.androidannotations.annotations.OptionsItem;
import org.androidannotations.annotations.ViewById;
import org.androidannotations.annotations.res.StringArrayRes;
import org.json.JSONException;
import org.json.JSONObject;

@EActivity(R.layout.activity_user_detail)
public class UserDetailActivity extends BaseActivity {

    UserObject mUserObject;

    @Extra
    String globalKey;

    @ViewById
    ImageView icon;

    @ViewById
    TextView name;

    @ViewById
    View sendMessage;

    @ViewById
    View icon_sharow;

    @ViewById
    CheckBox followCheckbox;

    @ViewById
    ImageView userBackground;

    @ViewById
    ImageView sex;

    @StringArrayRes
    String[] user_detail_activity_list_first;

    @StringArrayRes
    String[] user_detail_list_first;

    String[] user_detail_list_second;

    boolean isMe = false;

    @AfterViews
    void init() {
        getSupportActionBar().setDisplayHomeAsUpEnabled(true);

        initListFirst();

        if (globalKey != null) {
            if (globalKey.equals(MyApp.sUserObject.global_key)) {
                setTitleMyPage();
                resizeHead();
            }
            getNetwork(HOST_USER_INFO + globalKey, HOST_USER_INFO);
        } else {
            String name = getIntent().getData().getQueryParameter("name");
            if (name.equals(MyApp.sUserObject.name)) {
                setTitleMyPage();
                resizeHead();
            }

            getNetwork(HOST_USER_INFO + name, HOST_USER_INFO);
        }

        userBackground.getViewTreeObserver().addOnGlobalLayoutListener(new ViewTreeObserver.OnGlobalLayoutListener() {
            @Override
            public void onGlobalLayout() {
                ViewGroup.LayoutParams lp = userBackground.getLayoutParams();
                if (lp.width > 0) {
                    lp.height = lp.width * 560 / 1080;
                    userBackground.setLayoutParams(lp);
                    userBackground.getViewTreeObserver().removeGlobalOnLayoutListener(this);
                }
            }
        });
    }

    @Override
    protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
        super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
        if (savedInstanceState != null) {
            mUserObject = (UserObject) savedInstanceState.getSerializable("mUserObject");
            isMe = savedInstanceState.getBoolean("isMe", false);
        }
    }

    @Override
    protected void onSaveInstanceState(Bundle outState) {
        super.onSaveInstanceState(outState);
        if (mUserObject != null) {
            outState.putSerializable("mUserObject", mUserObject);
            outState.putBoolean("isMe", isMe);
        }
    }

    private void setTitleMyPage() {
        getSupportActionBar().setTitle("个人主页");
        ((TextView) findViewById(R.id.titleProject)).setText("我的项目");
        ((TextView) findViewById(R.id.titleMaopao)).setText("我的冒泡");
    }

    @Override
    public boolean onCreateOptionsMenu(Menu menu) {
        MenuInflater inflater = getMenuInflater();
        if (isMe) {
            inflater.inflate(R.menu.user_detail_me, menu);
        } else {
            inflater.inflate(R.menu.user_detail, menu);
        }

        return super.onCreateOptionsMenu(menu);
    }

    @OptionsItem
    void action_edit() {
        UserDetailEditActivity_
                .intent(this)
                .startForResult(RESULT_EDIT);
    }

    @OptionsItem
    public final void action_more_detail() {
        UserDetailMoreActivity_.intent(this)
                .mUserObject(mUserObject)
                .start();
    }

    @OptionsItem
    public final void action_copy_link() {
        String link = Global.HOST + mUserObject.path;
        Global.copy(this, link);
        showButtomToast("已复制链接 " + link);
    }

    public final int RESULT_EDIT = 0;

    @OnActivityResult(RESULT_EDIT)
    void onResult() {
        getNetwork(HOST_USER_INFO + mUserObject.global_key, HOST_USER_INFO);
    }

    private void resizeHead() {
        isMe = true;
        invalidateOptionsMenu();

        followCheckbox.setVisibility(View.GONE);
        findViewById(R.id.sendMessageLayout).setVisibility(View.GONE);
    }

    View.OnClickListener onClickFans = new View.OnClickListener() {
        @Override
        public void onClick(View v) {
            UsersListActivity.UserParams userParams = new UsersListActivity.UserParams(mUserObject,
                    UsersListActivity.Friend.Fans);

            UsersListActivity_
                    .intent(UserDetailActivity.this)
                    .mUserParam(userParams)
                    .type(UsersListActivity.Friend.Fans)
                    .start();
        }
    };

    View.OnClickListener onClickFollow = new View.OnClickListener() {
        @Override
        public void onClick(View v) {
            UsersListActivity.UserParams userParams = new UsersListActivity.UserParams(mUserObject,
                    UsersListActivity.Friend.Follow);

            UsersListActivity_
                    .intent(UserDetailActivity.this)
                    .mUserParam(userParams)
                    .type(UsersListActivity.Friend.Follow)
                    .start();
        }
    };

    int sexs[] = new int[]{
            R.drawable.ic_sex_boy,
            R.drawable.ic_sex_girl,
            android.R.color.transparent
    };

    void displayUserinfo() {
        String dayToNow = Global.dayToNow(mUserObject.created_at);
        String lastActivity = Global.dayToNow(mUserObject.last_activity_at);
        user_detail_list_second = new String[]{
                dayToNow,
                lastActivity,
                mUserObject.global_key,
                mUserObject.company,
                mUserObject.job_str,
                mUserObject.location,
                mUserObject.tags_str
        };

        iconfromNetwork(icon, mUserObject.avatar, new AnimateFirstDisplayListener());
        icon.setTag(new MaopaoListFragment.ClickImageParam(mUserObject.avatar));
        icon.setOnClickListener(new ClickSmallImage(this));

        sex.setImageResource(sexs[mUserObject.sex]);

        name.setText(mUserObject.name);

        // 自己的页面不显示 关注
        if (!isMe) {
            int followId = mUserObject.follow ? R.drawable.checkbox_fans_big : R.drawable.checkbox_follow_big;
            followCheckbox.setVisibility(View.VISIBLE);
            followCheckbox.setButtonDrawable(followId);
            followCheckbox.setChecked(mUserObject.followed);
            followCheckbox.setOnClickListener(new View.OnClickListener() {
                @Override
                public void onClick(View v) {
                    RequestParams params = new RequestParams();
                    params.put("users", mUserObject.global_key);
                    if (((CheckBox) v).isChecked()) {
                        postNetwork(HOST_FOLLOW, params, HOST_FOLLOW);
                    } else {
                        postNetwork(HOST_UNFOLLOW, params, HOST_UNFOLLOW);
                    }
                }
            });
        }

        TextView fans = (TextView) findViewById(R.id.fans);
        fans.setText(createSpan(String.format("%d  粉丝", mUserObject.fans_count)));
        fans.setOnClickListener(onClickFans);

        TextView follows = (TextView) findViewById(R.id.follows);
        follows.setText(createSpan(String.format("%d  关注", mUserObject.follows_count)));
        follows.setOnClickListener(onClickFollow);

        setListData();
    }

    private void initListFirst() {
        for (int i = 0; i < items.length; ++i) {
            View parent = findViewById(items[i]);
            TextView first = (TextView) parent.findViewById(R.id.first);
            first.setText(user_detail_activity_list_first[i]);
        }
    }

    private final int[] items = new int[]{
            R.id.pos0,
            R.id.pos1,
            R.id.pos2
    };

    private void setListData() {

        String[] secondContents = new String[]{
                mUserObject.location,
                mUserObject.slogan,
                mUserObject.tags_str
        };

        for (int i = 0; i < items.length; ++i) {
            View parent = findViewById(items[i]);
            TextView second = (TextView) parent.findViewById(R.id.second);
            String contentString = secondContents[i];
            if (contentString.isEmpty()) {
                contentString = "未填写";
                second.setTextColor(getResources().getColor(R.color.font_gray));
            }

            second.setText(contentString);
        }
    }

    private SpannableString createSpan(String s) {
        SpannableString itemContent = new SpannableString(s);
        final ForegroundColorSpan colorSpan = new ForegroundColorSpan(getResources().getColor(R.color.font_green));
        itemContent.setSpan(colorSpan, 0, itemContent.length() - 2, Spanned.SPAN_EXCLUSIVE_EXCLUSIVE);
        return itemContent;
    }

    @Click
    void sendMessage() {
        Intent intent = new Intent(this, MessageListActivity_.class);
        intent.putExtra("mUserObject", mUserObject);
        startActivity(intent);
    }

    final String HOST_USER_INFO = Global.HOST + "/api/user/key/";
    public static final String HOST_FOLLOW = Global.HOST + "/api/user/follow?";
    public static final String HOST_UNFOLLOW = Global.HOST + "/api/user/unfollow?";

    boolean mNeedUpdate = false;

    @Override
    public void parseJson(int code, JSONObject respanse, String tag, int pos, Object data) throws JSONException {
        if (tag.equals(HOST_USER_INFO)) {
            if (code == 0) {
                mUserObject = new UserObject(respanse.getJSONObject("data"));
                displayUserinfo();
            } else {
                showButtomToast("获取用户信息错误");
                onBackPressed();
            }
        } else if (tag.equals(HOST_FOLLOW)) {
            if (code == 0) {
                mNeedUpdate = true;
                showButtomToast(R.string.follow_success);
                mUserObject.followed = true;
            } else {
                showButtomToast(R.string.follow_fail);
            }
            displayUserinfo();
        } else if (tag.equals(HOST_UNFOLLOW)) {
            if (code == 0) {
                mNeedUpdate = true;
                showButtomToast(R.string.unfollow_success);
                mUserObject.followed = false;
            } else {
                showButtomToast(R.string.unfollow_fail);
            }
            displayUserinfo();
        }
    }

    @Override
    public void onBackPressed() {
        setResult(mNeedUpdate ? RESULT_OK : RESULT_CANCELED);
        super.onBackPressed();
    }

    @OptionsItem(android.R.id.home)
    void close() {
        onBackPressed();
    }

    @Click
    public void clickProject() {
        UserProjectActivity_.intent(this).mUserObject(mUserObject).start();
    }

    @Click
    public void clickMaopao() {
        Intent intent = new Intent(UserDetailActivity.this, UserMaopaoActivity.class);
        intent.putExtra(UserMaopaoActivity.PARAM_ID, mUserObject.id);
        startActivity(intent);
    }

    private static class AnimateFirstDisplayListener extends SimpleImageLoadingListener {

        @Override
        public void onLoadingComplete(String imageUri, View view, Bitmap loadedImage) {
            if (loadedImage != null) {
                ImageView imageView = (ImageView) view;
                ((View) imageView.getParent()).setVisibility(View.VISIBLE);
                FadeInBitmapDisplayer.animate((View) imageView.getParent(), 300);
            }
        }
    }
}


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Q: Get non unique records from json array node js I have one requirement that will get json array object it looks like
below(input) json i need to get dupliacte records & unquie records and load it into respective list.
condition to check wether array has duplicates or not :: id
let uniqueList = [];
let dupList = [];

Array.prototype.contains = function (item) {
    let filtered_item = this.filter((i) => {
        return i.id === item.id
    });
    return !!filtered_item.length;
}

function contains(list, item) {
    let filtered_item = list.filter((i) => {
        return i.id === item.id
    });
    return !!filtered_item.length;
}

function pushToUniqueList(item) {
    uniqueList.push(item);
}

function pushToDuplicateList(item) {
    dupList.push(item);
}

for (let i = 0; i < objList.length; i++) {
    if (uniqueList.contains(objList[i])) {
        pushToDuplicateList(objList[i]);
    } else {
        pushToUniqueList(objList[i]);
    }
}
Input : [{"obj":{"id":"1234","table":"123"}},{"obj":{"id":"1234","table":"123"}},{"obj":{"id":"12344","table":"123"}}]
output : uniqueList =[{ "obj":{ "id":"12344", "table":"123" }]
dupList =[{"obj":{"id":"1234","table":"123"}},{"obj":{"id":"1234","table":"123"}}]

I have tried with above code but its not working
Please help!Thanks in advance!

A: You can try the below, this code runs in linear time

const data = [
      { obj: { id: "1234", table: "123" } },
      { obj: { id: "1234", table: "123" } },
      { obj: { id: "12344", table: "123" } },
    ];

    const map = new Map();

    for (const entry of data) {
      if (map.has(entry.obj.id)) {
        map.get(entry.obj.id).push(entry);
      } else {
        map.set(entry.obj.id, [entry]);
      }
    }

    const uniques = [];
    const duplicates = [];

    for (const [id, values] of map.entries()) {
      if (values.length > 1) {
        duplicates.push(...values);
      } else {
        uniques.push(...values);
      }
    }

    console.log(`duplicates: ${JSON.stringify(duplicates)}`);
    console.log(`unique: ${JSON.stringify(uniques)}`);

Output
[
  { obj: { id: '1234', table: '123' } },
  { obj: { id: '1234', table: '123' } }
] [ { obj: { id: '12344', table: '123' } } ]

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I am having a problem painting on glass.
I'm using the FolkArt all purpose satins and it's not coming out as opaque as I would like.
Sometimes if you do a second coat that doesn't look right.
I have the Martha Stewart paint but haven't tried it yet. Any suggestions?
I use this paint frequently and have had no issues. I find the opacity of the paints very good.
Be sure your glass is very clean and to wipe it down with rubbing alcohol. Use gloves if you're handling the glass a lot because oils from your hands will transfer and make for poor adhesion.
Mix the paint thoroughly before using it.
You can do multiple coats once the first coat has dried completely. Try a hairdryer to speed things up, allowing the glass to cool completely before you apply the next layer.
Martha Stewart brand is manufactured by Plaid Enterprises who also manufacture the FolkArt brand.


The Confluence Group The Confluence GroupVujaday Music Festival returns for its second year April 3-7, 2019 in beautiful Barbados, one of the Caribbean's most colourful and lively islands. Here are a few tips to make the most of your Vujaday Festival experience.
Vujaday spans the course of five sun-soaked days, affording festival-goers plenty of time to get a taste of Barbados culture. Performances take place across the island and in unique venues such as the lush Bellevue Plantation. (Get your camera ready!) If polo is your thing, be sure to visit the historic Garrison Savannah. It has been home to horse-racing since 1845, when British Regiment officers stationed in Barbados used the parade ground for horse races.
Barbados' internationally-renowned Nikki Beach grants Vujaday attendees free access to a private white-sand VIP party. Get ready to lounge and dance with an exotic cocktail in-hand.
Avid watersport enthusiasts will love Barbados' steady trade winds and warm waters at Silver Rock beach in Christ Church. It is hailed as one of the best places to learn kite surfing.
Copacabana is another of Vujaday's prime venues where beautiful ocean views will take your breath away. It is a newer club on the island aiming to live up to the reputation of the decades-old Harbour Lights, a popular local hang.
Foodies will enjoy a Bajan fish fry or mouth-watering cutter sandwich at Cuz's Fish Stand. You can wash back these local delights with a rum and coconut water.
Y'aar Matey! Be ready to set sail this Vujaday on the Jolly Rodger boat party. This pirate ship offers snorkel tours with yummy Bajan cuisine daily but will be privately chartered with beat-worthy shenanigans this year.
If hidden treasures are more enticing, the Atlantis Submarine tour is a must. Or a caving expedition at the mesmerizing mile-long Harrison's Cave or Animal Flower Cave (the only accessible sea cave on the island). One tour combines Harrison's Cave with the breathtaking Hunte's Gardens, curated by the colourful Bajan horticulturist Anthony Hunte. Lunch at The Atlantis Hotel on surfer's Bathsheba Beach is highly recommended.
For those looking for a bit of luxe decompression atop the cerulean blue waters, be sure to book a private catamaran tour with Cool Runnings or Tiami Sunset Cruises. Snorkelling with a catered meal and drinks is the best way to recap your favourite festival highlights.
Whatever you do, be sure to sample some of Barbados world-class rum. Tasting tours are available at the larger Mount Gay Rum Distillery (near Bridgetown) but the charming St. Nicholas Abbey Distillery, housed in a 350-year old plantation home and museum, is a better bet. It is a beautiful respite and only place you can enjoy this Bajan recipe and the newly launched Heritage Railway.
Short on time? Take in any of the numerous rum shops dotting the island. Or sip a few rum cocktails at the pretty One Eleven East Beach Bar or along Pebbles Beach while taking in a gorgeous sunset.
For the land-rovers, Barbados offers Safari Tours which will take you to all of the prime island spots and dazzle you with the amazing history of the island. If you prefer to walk, then be sure to stroll along the Barbados Boardwalk, St. Lawrence Gap (known as "The Gap" by locals) on a Sunday, or Baxter's Road in Bridgetown, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with amazing local food shops, markets, waterside dining, marathon races, shopping and more. A walking food tour of Bridgetown is also available.


MAYVILLE - The Vikings scored three goals in each half to secure the shutout win over the Cardinals.
Tyler Kuske and Nathan Pausma scored first-half goals for Winnebago Lutheran in the third and 45th minutes, respectively. Another first-half goal was scored in the 35th minute on a corner kick that deflected off a Mayville player into the team's own goal.
Micah Hinds, Nathan Schmidt and Doug Jacobs scored goals in the second half for the Vikings.
Kalan Narance had two saves for Winnebago Lutheran. Mayville finished with eight combined saves.
"We played well and got a lot of nice chances to score. It was a little frustrating because we had a lot of close calls that didn't go in, but it's always a good day when everyone gets a chance to get in and get some minutes," Winnebago Lutheran coach David Haag said.
NORTH FOND DU LAC - The Orioles defeated the Crusaders with a late-game goal from Alex Gonzalez in the 82nd minute.
United started off quickly with two Alex Gonzalez goals in the sixth and ninth minutes, respectively, to jump out to an early 2-0 lead.
Central Wisconsin Christian responded with a goal from Josh Schouten in the 34th minute.
Zach VanderWerff tied the game for CWC on an unassisted goal in the 79th minute before Gonzalez scored the winning goal for United in the 82nd.
Derek O'Leary finished with five saves for United, and Augie Sell had two assists.
APPLETON - The Terrors led 6-1 at halftime as they cruised to the Fox Valley Association win at Nienhaus Sports Complex.
Will Mahoney, Brandon Sweeney and Spencer March each scored two goals for Appleton West. Bryce Sweeney also scored.
Ethan Baker made five saves in goal for the Terrors. Nick Riley had 11 saves for Fond du Lac.
Alvaro Gutierrez scored the goal for Fond du Lac.
Top 5 finishers: 1, Jack Scherer ON 16:06.18; 2, Jake Krause H 16:38.03; 3, Logan McGrath H 16:48.28; 4, Carson Polomis MAR 16:52.70; 5, Brody Olson P 16:52.94.
Appleton North: 7, Thomas Weed 16:55.92.
Appleton West: 18, Colin Murray 17:26.55.
Fox Valley Lutheran: 22, Luke Donart 17:29.35.
Kaukauna: 29, Shane Wiegert 17:40.73.
Kimberly: 76, Zane Smith 18:37.39.
Little Chute: 52, Bryan Rodriguez 18:18.
Menasha: 26, Jose Muniz 17:38.93.
New London: 17, Max Krause 17:24.02.
Seymour: 13, Riley Volkman 17:09.49.
Xavier: 98, Dan Benthein 18:56.63.
Oshkosh West: 12, John Thill 17:09.36.
Top 5 finishers: 1, Austin Henderson NEE 16:33.72; 2, Cade Ferron BD 16:37.73; 3, Gavin Czarnecki BD 16:43.92; 4, Noah Jagielski SLI 16:48.17; 5, Ryan Mares AE 16:48.95.
Cedar Grove-Belgium: 33, Quinn Hoopman 17:48.
Plymouth: 36, Max Hassel 17:55.
Sheboygan North: 42, Thadius Zenk 17:59.
Fond du Lac: 34, Henry Hughes 17:48.
Sheboygan South: 14, Austin Boeldt 17:18.
Ozaukee: 77, Hayden Rice 18:48.
Top 5 finishers: 1, Diego Charbonneau NFDLO 17:28.62; 2, Nate Schacherl WIN 17:45.77; 3, Jacob Klumb LWL 17:51.61; 4, Josh Zander ML 18:08.99; 5, Jaden Geffers WIN 18:10.10.
Campbellsport: 6, Skyler Fryman 18:11.85.
Sheboygan Falls: 24, John Walleser 19:15.80.
Howards Grove: 9, John Bell 18:29.71.
Mayville: 19, Isaac Wolf 19:01.48.
Random Lake: 35, Carter Straub 19:50.54.


Australian architect Louise Nettleton has shoehorned a coffee shop for comic-book lovers into a narrow gully formerly used as a driveway, near Sydney's Central Station (+ slideshow).
The Reformatory Caffeine Laboratory by Louise Nettleton is situated behind the garage door of an old driveway. A frosted glass and black-framed shopfront concertinas from ceiling to floor like a garage door, as a reminder of its former use.
There is standing room only in the 3.5 by 15 metre space, so customers drink at the bar. The L-shaped counter is made from matte steel with a recycled Glulam – glued laminated – wooden top.
Dark monochrome paintwork gives the cafe a cave-like appearance, which is complemented by industrial steel features and a distressed tile floor.
The client – a Colombian coffee bean grower, distributor and roaster – set his brief for the project using a series of comic-book style illustrations.
"He wanted a dark and grungy den-like cave," said Nettleton. "It suits the ephemeral and theatrical sense of this part of the city."
A black wall that runs along one side of the space is decorated with a white-outlined mural by Melbourne illustrator Heesco. The scene depicts several characters from popular comics and graphic films including Sin City.
"Basically Simon, the owner, is fanatically into The Joker, so we came up with a character of The Mad Professor, which is a scientific version of the Joker, pretty much," said Heesco.
"This is my version of The Dark Knight Returns, Judge Dredd and Sin City combined."
Small steel plinths project from the wall to give customers somewhere to set their drink, but are also intended to protect the surface from scrapes and bumps.
The dark space is lit by rows of Edison Light Globes, which hang within the confines two long rusted cages. The cages are made from the textured steel rods typically used to reinforce concrete structures.
Photography is by Richard Glover.


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Johann Müller-Rutz (28 February 1854, Räuchlisberg – 7 May 1944, St. Gallen) was a Swiss entomologist who specialised in the study of microlepidoptera, small moths. He trained as an embroidery artist and worked in first in Müllheim (1885-1888) and then in St. Gallen where he was teacher of embroidery designs at the Industrial and Trade Centre St. Gallen.

Johann Müller-Rutz published fauna studies, revisions and descriptions of new species in Mitteilungen der Schweizerischen Entomologischen Gesellschaft. Together with Karl Vorbrodt he wrote Die Schmetterlinge der Schweiz (Butterflies of Switzerland) Bern K.J. Wyss, 1911-1914. His collection of Palearctic Lepidoptera is divided between the Natural History Museum of Basel and the Natural History Museum of Bern. It is rich in specimens from the Canton of Thurgau, the Alpstein and the Alps.

References
Müller [-Rutz], Johann - Historisches Lexikon der Schweiz
Burckhardt, D. 2000: [Biographien] Entomologica Basiliensia, Basel 22, pp. 36, Portr.
Th. 1944: [Müller-Rutz, J.] Mitteilungen der Schweizerischen Entomologischen Gesellschaft, Bern 19, S. 204-207

1944 deaths
1854 births
Swiss lepidopterists
Embroiderers

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More from Tim
Investors maintain pressure on UK companies over executive pay
No fall in number of companies receiving major opposition to resolutions in 2020
Investors have kept up the pressure on UK companies over corporate governance issues despite the huge disruption caused by the Covid-19 outbreak, according to new research.
The proportion of FTSE 350 companies receiving significant opposition (at least 20 percent) to a resolution at the AGM was 22 percent in the first half of 2020, the same level as last year, finds a report from FTI Consulting and Proxy Insight.
But when you include abstentions, which are often used by investors to voice concern, the proportion of companies witnessing major opposition actually grew from 23 percent in 2019 to 27 percent in 2020.
As has been the case in recent years, executive compensation topped the list of shareholder concerns. Of the 10 most-contested votes at FTSE 350 AGMs, six related to the remuneration report and one to the remuneration policy, says the research.
'Against a backdrop of uncertainty in the markets and the wider economy, investor opposition on key governance issues – and particularly remuneration – remained a constant at FTSE 350 companies during the first half of 2020,' says Peter Reilly, senior director of corporate governance in the strategic communications team at FTI Consulting, in a statement.
'Indeed, the data aligns with anecdotal evidence that investors view governance as even more important in turbulent times, as it acts as a layer of protection against evolving crises.'
Tesco saw one of the most high-profile rebellions of the AGM season when 67.3 percent of votes were cast against its remuneration report following a decision to change the company's peer group for evaluating total shareholder return.
Playtech, meanwhile, saw its remuneration report rejected by shareholders for the second time in three years, as well as a third of votes cast against the re-election of director Ian Penrose, who chairs the remuneration committee.
Both Tesco and Playtech have said they will continue to engage with shareholders over compensation issues.
The UK Corporate Governance Code says companies that receive more than 20 percent opposition to the board recommendation for a resolution should consult with shareholders and publish an update on the situation within six months.
A few shareholder rebellions were more directly related to the Covid-19 pandemic. Standard Life Aberdeen, the UK-based investment company, suffered a defeat over plans to change its articles of association to allow remote access to AGMs. As a special resolution, it required 75 percent approval to pass, but achieved only 63 percent.
Following the vote, Standard Life said some shareholders had been concerned that the change could be used to end physical AGMs. It said that there were 'no plans' to stop physical meetings and only wanted the option to add virtual elements such as remote voting.
In another example, TI Fluid Systems saw 57 percent of votes cast against its final dividend resolution after majority shareholder Bain Capital, which owns 54 percent of the company, decided not to back the payout in the current environment.
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Nouri Polyp and Nouri Sponge are two new specialty foods from Panta Rhei which are aiming to be some of the most natural diets ever produced for marine aquarium fish. As you might infer from their names, the headline ingredients of Nouri Polyp and Nouri Sponge are specifically targeted at marine butterflyfish and angelfishes.
Better known for their hot rod water pumps the Hydro Wizards, Panta Rhei has actually been trickling out very novel products and additives for discriminating freshwater hobbyists. The Panta Nouri line of aquarium fish foods are very unique in that all the recipe consists only of ingredients that fish would encounter in nature. So there is no soy, no legumes, no cereals and of course no warm blood meat (aka mammal protein).
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Aquarium author and friend of Reef Builders Tanne Hoff is one of the first reefers to get his hands on the new Panta Nouri Sponge and Polyp foods. Since Tanne has a home reef fish population consisting of some great butterflyfish, angelfish, and even harlequin filefish, he tested the new pelleted Panta Nouri Polyp and Nouri Sponge foods on video and you can see they eat it with gusto.
Granted, these fish were all already trained to eat aquarium foods, and the real measure of Panta Nouri's new Polyp and Sponge formulation will be in the long term success of specialized feeders over the long term. Although the sponge and jellyfish ingredients of these two foods may be exotic compared to what we're used to, the resulting foods are not that expensive, about 6€ for the 55 gram container and 12€ for the 130 gram jar.
Panta Nouri Polyp and Nouri Sponge are available in Europe from the Panta Rhei shop and will be available from Unique Corals in the U.S. in a few weeks.


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Alpha Protocol has recently made the news as it was suddenly pulled from the Steam Store, the reason later being due to expired music rights.
Alpha Protocol, an action role-playing game developed by Obsidian Entertainment and published by Sega, has been pulled from the Steam Store, with the official Steam page stating the following message: "Notice: At the request of the publisher, Alpha Protocol is no longer available for sale on Steam."
A Sega spokesperson originally told Eurogamer the removal had to do with the expiry of Sega's publishing rights, issuing the publication the following statement: "Following the expiry of Sega's publishing rights for Alpha Protocol, the title has been removed from Steam and is no longer on sale."
Since then Sega has amended its statement, citing the new and correct reason as that it still owns the Alpha Protocol IP, and further clarified the game was pulled from Steam due to the expiry of music rights. This is most likely due to some of the boss battles using songs like Turn Up The Radio by Autograph, and Steam deciding not to renew music licenses for an obscure game nearly a decade old.
For those who have already purchased the title — even if one has never downloaded it or deleted it since then — will still have access to the game. If you're interested in Alpha Protocol, however, you can still purchase hard copies of it for PS3 and Xbox One here.
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If you're interested in seeing it in action yourself, you can check out some of our older coverage. For instance there's a developer diary that discusses the various gadgets of the game and our preview that delves into the dialogue stance system.
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Trai says no plan to regulate OTTs
Telecom companies in India had long been demanding that OTT players be brought under the ambit of the regulatory framework
Skype, Viber, WhatsApp and Hike are some of the popular OTT services.
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) on Monday said there is no need to regulate over-the-top (OTT) communication services at the moment.
The regulator said that the time is not opportune to recommend a comprehensive regulatory framework for various aspects of OTT services beyond the laws and regulations prescribed currently, and decided against any immediate regulatory intervention.
OTT services refer to applications and services that are accessible over the internet and ride on an operator's network. Skype, Viber, WhatsApp and Hike are some of the popular OTT services.
The department of telecommunications had in March 2016 sought the recommendations of Trai on net neutrality and other related aspects such as economic, security and privacy issues, and regulatory framework for OTT services similar to services provided by telecom service providers. Trai had subsequently come out with a discussion paper on regulatory framework for OTT services in November 2018 where it had sought the industry's views on multiple issues.
Releasing its recommendations on the regulatory framework for OTT communication services, Trai said the matter can be looked into afresh when more clarity emerges in international jurisdictions, particularly the study undertaken by the ITU (International Telecommunication Union). It added that no regulatory interventions are needed for privacy and security related issues of OTT services for now.
"It is not an opportune moment to recommend a comprehensive regulatory framework for various aspects of services referred to as OTT services, beyond the extant laws and regulations prescribed at present," Trai said in a statement.
The authority added that market forces may be allowed to respond to the situation without prescribing any regulatory intervention. "However, developments shall be monitored and intervention as felt necessary shall be done at appropriate time,'' it said.
Telecom companies in India had long been demanding that OTT players be brought under the ambit of the regulatory framework as they offer similar services without attached licensing obligations, conditions and levies (such as licence fee).
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Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten announced Thursday he has officially retired from the NFL after 15 seasons.
The NFL shared comments from Witten's press conference confirming his retirement:
ESPN.com's Todd Archer reported Witten plans on joining the network's Monday Night Football broadcast team as an analyst, starting with the 2018 season.
During Thursday's press conference, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones spoke about Witten's impact on the franchise, calling the tight end an inspiration to him and everybody that's ever said they were a Dallas Cowboy, per the team's official Twitter account:
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What Every NFL Team's Rookie Class Must Accomplish in 2018
The NFL's newest influx of rookies from the 2018 NFL draft will be asked to make an impact of varying degrees by those teams that walked to the podium and announced their names in Arlington, Texas.
Missions assigned to each rookie vary by circumstance. Some rookies only have to sit and learn for a year to the best of their ability before taking over. Others get thrown into the fray right away with the expectation being a unit-wide change, if not one reshaping an entire division and playoff outlook.
Speaking of Big Ben, he now has third-round quarterback Mason Rudolph sitting behind him. It's interesting, as the Steelers traded up to get him yet would have taken him rounds earlier if they truly thought he was franchise-quarterback material when Big Ben calls it quits. Rudolph is a capable player, of course, but he'll have to convince the coaching staff he should get in games over Landry Jones if something happens to the starter.
Now, it's paid off in a major way, both literally and figuratively, even though his 2017 campaign wasn't quite as strong as the prior one, posting a 91.4 passer rating with 20 touchdowns.
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His success carried into that year's playoffs, with seven touchdowns and no interceptions as Atlanta knocked off the Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers to reach the Super Bowl.
The Falcons jumped out to a 28-3 lead on the New England Patriots before Tom Brady and Co. stormed back to win the title in overtime. Ryan still had another impressive showing, connecting on 73.9 percent of his throws for 284 yards and two touchdowns in the heartbreaking loss.
All told, it was a banner year for the Pennsylvania native. Falcons head coach Dan Quinn explained to Jeff Schultz of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution what he believed allowed the four-time Pro Bowl selection to reach the upper echelon of NFL signal-callers.
AAU director pleads guilty, agrees to cooperate in federal investigation
Thomas T.J. Gassnola, an AAU basketball director from Massachusetts, has pleaded guilty to one felony count of wire fraud conspiracy and has agreed to cooperate with prosecutors in the federal government's investigation into bribes and other corruption in college basketball.
Gassnola is accused of working with Adidas officials to bribe high school players — including current or former players at Kansas, Louisville and NC State — to sign with Adidas-sponsored universities and then sign endorsement deals with the shoe company upon turning pro.
That information has proven reliable and has been corroborated by law enforcement investigations in connection with this case, Mark wrote.
According to a superseding indictment filed earlier this month in a federal case against Adidas executives James Gatto and Merl Code and co-defendant Christian Dawkins, a former runner for NBA agent Andy Miller, Gassnola allegedly conspired with the others to provide at least $90,000 to the mother of former Kansas player Billy Preston between October 2016 and November 2017, and at least $20,000 to the legal guardian of current Jayhawks player Silvio De Sousa.
The indictment also alleges Gassnola and the others conspired to provide $40,000 from Adidas to the father of an NC State player in 2015. Sources told ESPN that player is current Dallas Mavericks point guard Dennis Smith Jr.
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The spokesman for the block of Alianza País deputies, Pedro Martínez, today described the attitude assumed by the president of the Accounts Chamber, Janel Andrés Ramírez Sánchez, as authoritarian, lacking leadership and behavior with little empathy towards his colleagues.
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The legislator added that the intervention of Congress is necessary to straighten the course that this supervisory body is taking.
He recalled that Ramírez Sánchez is not the superior of the members of the Chamber of Accounts, given that it is a collegiate body, and he considered that he should have maintained a position of dialogue and consensus.
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import { expect } from "chai";
import * as build from "../../../deploy/functions/build";

describe("toBackend", () => {
  it("populates backend info from Build", () => {
    const desiredBuild: build.Build = build.of({
      func: {
        platform: "gcfv1",
        region: ["us-central1"],
        project: "project",
        runtime: "nodejs16",
        entryPoint: "func",
        maxInstances: 42,
        minInstances: 1,
        serviceAccount: "service-account-1@",
        vpc: {
          connector: "projects/project/locations/region/connectors/connector",
          egressSettings: "PRIVATE_RANGES_ONLY",
        },
        ingressSettings: "ALLOW_ALL",
        labels: {
          test: "testing",
        },
        httpsTrigger: {
          invoker: ["public"],
        },
      },
    });
    const backend = build.toBackend(desiredBuild, {});
    expect(Object.keys(backend.endpoints).length).to.equal(1);
    const endpointDef = Object.values(backend.endpoints)[0];
    expect(endpointDef).to.not.equal(undefined);
    if (endpointDef) {
      expect(endpointDef.func.id).to.equal("func");
      expect(endpointDef.func.project).to.equal("project");
      expect(endpointDef.func.region).to.equal("us-central1");
      expect(
        "httpsTrigger" in endpointDef.func
          ? endpointDef.func.httpsTrigger.invoker
            ? endpointDef.func.httpsTrigger.invoker[0]
            : ""
          : ""
      ).to.equal("public");
    }
  });

  it("doesn't populate if omit is set on the build", () => {
    const desiredBuild: build.Build = build.of({
      func: {
        omit: true,
        platform: "gcfv1",
        region: ["us-central1"],
        project: "project",
        runtime: "nodejs16",
        entryPoint: "func",
        maxInstances: 42,
        minInstances: 1,
        serviceAccount: "service-account-1@",
        vpc: {
          connector: "projects/project/locations/region/connectors/connector",
          egressSettings: "PRIVATE_RANGES_ONLY",
        },
        ingressSettings: "ALLOW_ALL",
        labels: {
          test: "testing",
        },
        httpsTrigger: {
          invoker: ["public"],
        },
      },
    });
    const backend = build.toBackend(desiredBuild, {});
    expect(Object.keys(backend.endpoints).length).to.equal(0);
  });

  it("populates multiple specified invokers correctly", () => {
    const desiredBuild: build.Build = build.of({
      func: {
        platform: "gcfv1",
        region: ["us-central1"],
        project: "project",
        runtime: "nodejs16",
        entryPoint: "func",
        maxInstances: 42,
        minInstances: 1,
        serviceAccount: "service-account-1@",
        vpc: {
          connector: "projects/project/locations/region/connectors/connector",
          egressSettings: "PRIVATE_RANGES_ONLY",
        },
        ingressSettings: "ALLOW_ALL",
        labels: {
          test: "testing",
        },
        httpsTrigger: {
          invoker: ["service-account-1@", "service-account-2@"],
        },
      },
    });
    const backend = build.toBackend(desiredBuild, {});
    expect(Object.keys(backend.endpoints).length).to.equal(1);
    const endpointDef = Object.values(backend.endpoints)[0];
    expect(endpointDef).to.not.equal(undefined);
    if (endpointDef) {
      expect(endpointDef.func.id).to.equal("func");
      expect(endpointDef.func.project).to.equal("project");
      expect(endpointDef.func.region).to.equal("us-central1");
      expect(
        "httpsTrigger" in endpointDef.func ? endpointDef.func.httpsTrigger.invoker : []
      ).to.have.members(["service-account-1@", "service-account-2@"]);
    }
  });
});

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In the past decade, historians have increasingly turned to the family as a key site of imperial processes. This conference aims to bring together local and international scholars working on any aspect of British imperial family history between the eighteenth and twentieth centuries. Across the British Empire, the family was a social and economic unit at the heart of life. It operated as a site of economic strategy and capital accumulation; shaped identity formation; and structured political, gendered, generational and racialised power relations. By exploring these themes, the conference aims to provoke a conversation about the multiple and complex ways in which the family operated as a critical building block that shaped, enabled, sustained and resisted colonialism in a range of geographic and temporal contexts, from British Columbia to British India. In so doing, the conference aims to facilitate deeper connections and future collaborations between historians interested in different aspects of family history, from the family economies of colonial rule to the social histories of imperial education.
Discussions of Glasgow's eighteenth-century tobacco trade rely heavily upon early landmark works by Price, Soltow and Devine, who constructed a paradigm of sojourning factors who remained economically and politically loyal to Britain, leaving North America in the wake of the American Revolution and shifting their interests to other British markets. Indeed, the historiography has been particularly homogenous in regard to Scots in the Chesapeake, paying little notice to independent merchants and planter-traders who remain outside this general conception. Yet, the evidence suggests that these independent merchants, appearing late in the colonial period, had begun to develop semi-formal support mechanisms and exhibit a continuity of behaviour that counters the claim that these men were exception that prove a rule.
This paper will present the case of Alexander MacAulay, a merchant in the colonial tobacco-sundries trade, who at first glance acted contrary to wider socio-economic trends by repeatedly joining economic bubbles at their zenith, and remaining in them beyond their viability, only to miraculously obtain new sources of patronage and funding to start the cycle anew. Despite achieving very little success in the colonial tobacco trade, as a wartime military supplier or as an early republic land speculator, MacAulay's experiences demonstrate how individuals reacted and responded to North America's rapidly changing eighteenth-century economy and the role that kin networks played in reducing damage from suddenly collapsing markets. Moreover, it will show how MacAulay's position within his expanding kin-network evolved and how this informal structure stretched, contracted and reshaped in a manner mirroring established British firms operating in colonial North America and the early republic United States. It will argue that his family network, cemented through a series of companionate marriages and enduring male friendships, lent MacAulay a level of flexibility and security in business far beyond that expected of 'independent' merchants.
More information about the conference can be found at the event website (http://colonialfamilies.wordpress.com/conference/).
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Good Morning. Beautiful Day. I awoke this morning with was surfing the net and reading the trend. It stated that yesterday, evidentally was,… "Daughter's Day". Who knew? Huh? I am not the least bit surprised, I mean, America has a dedicated day for everything imaginable. What I do know, is the blessing of having a beautiful, blooming, every changing, wise beyond her years, honest and talented daughter. A secret wish I held inside since I was a young child myself. To be blessed with a daughter, and find my prince charming. I had an extraordinary mother, friend, confidant and mentor. I was extremely close to my mother. We were quite alike in many ways, and, quite different in others. I believe now, my baby is 25, that I too have an extraordinary relationship with my own baby girl. One I cherish, One, I am thankful for everyday. One that continues to grow and amaze me with each passing year. One, loving, caring young woman who has been my champion, my sounding board, held me and cried with me through my grief and loss. Cheerleaded me through my victories and promotions. She loves me, takes care of me, how blessed am I?. Very. My little dreamer, a creative little creature with many hidden talents and ever so bright. I often reflect on the shy little girl who clung to my thigh and hid her pale sparkly blue eyes. Today, she stands an inch or two taller than I, she has a hearty, high pitched laugh that is full of love and joy. A mane of auburn thick long hair, and tiny little freckles here and there… Yes, my friends, it goes that fast. In a blink, she is a woman, on her own, staking a claim, making a difference, melting my heart and winning in the game of love & life. She explores every aspect of living. She has motivation, faith in her heart, she is good inside. I admire her. I am proud of how she sets goals, enjoys the finer things in life, yet appreciates nature and simplicity. She is a mini Martha Stewart and we enjoy sharing recipes, crafts, festivals, shopping and pampering ourselves together. I have a bestie now, just like me and my Mama. We talk daily, we spend time together weekly. She shares from her heart, we talk about everything and anything. We are in sync, she helps me find humor in so many quirky everyday things. We have mommy & me time and belly laughs and heart to hearts. I respect her. I trust her, somewhere, somehow, I must have done something right. I look at her and for a moment feel the stars align. She is a forced to be reckoned with. Strong with her opinions and vocal with her beliefs and feelings too. My daughter, has worked so hard at loving herself. Learned the importance of taking care of herself, her health, her mind & body & spirit are aligning. It is beautiful to watch and sit on the sidelines and cheer. Inside, I am elated. All a mother truly wants, is to see their child be happy. Be loved, be kind and generous. A mother feels her child in her soul. She hurts when they hurt. If only my daughter knew of my overflowing pride and joy I carry deeply inside, she would see her pale, sweet freckled face, smiling and giggling with me.
Grateful morning to you all. I seem to shelf my leeleemoments more often than I would like. I read a boat load of blogs, followed them for years, and I look forward to playing catch up with my favorite bestest blogs I adore. You, the reader, start to know the blogger like a neighbor, an advisor, a good story teller, a mother, sister, wife, a person behind the blog. Every so often, a blogger will post something that simply connects you to them. The bond, via social media, can be powerful and even life changing. Inspiration comes in so many ways. I seek it constantly. It can be as simple as a massive weeping willow tree I stumble upon or it can be from reading someone's moving story or a surprise miniature sunflower that I discover in my flower garden. As the summer fades, and the light changes with each sunrise and sunset, I reflect a lot. Memories and flashbacks swirl in and out of my head. It gets darker, much earlier, the days are slightly shortened now. I dream and pin* crazy pumpkin things, and I decorate here and there with dark, rich floral, colors and wreaths. Autumn on Long Island is quite heavenly. I am always amazed when I stroll through my vegetable garden. I say, it's the gift that keeps on giving! I continue to harvest plum tomaotes and funny looking cucumbers, and the crisp little peppers that keep coming, steadily. I harvested tons of fresh herbs and the aroma grounds me. It's the simple things, yes indeed. I water my annual flowers, they are still blooming and thriving. We hold onto what is left of summer, anticipating and planning what is ahead. The holidays approach, and I am apprehensive and pensive about what they will be or bring. A couple of upcoming weddings, gives me hope and stability. Life continues, it waits for you. I am slowly, steadying my feet. Anchoring, engaging and continually loving myself, gently, accepting. One step at a time, one day at a time, we get there, the best we can. Enjoy your day!


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The 1983 Illinois Fighting Illini football team represented the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as a member of the Big Ten Conference during the 1983 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by fourth-year head coach Mike White, the Fighting Illini compiled an overall record of 10–2 with a mark of 9–0, winning the Big Ten title. Illinois was invited to the Rose Bowl, where the Illini lost to UCLA. The team played home games at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois.

The team's offensive leaders were quarterback Jack Trudeau with 2,446 passing yards, running back Thomas Rooks with 842 rushing yards, and wide receiver David Williams with 870 receiving yards. Defensive end Don Thorp was selected as the team's most valuable player and also received the Chicago Tribune Silver Football trophy as the most valuable player in the Big Ten Conference. The 1983 Illini were the first team in Big Ten history to go 9–0 in regular season conference play, and the only team to do so until the 2017 Wisconsin Badgers football team repeated the feat.

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 Don Thorp (Defensive end)
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Kids Review: Comète
Ex-drummer Lisa Elvin, age 10, rocks out at Comète
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What happens in the show?
It's a band of four people, two girls and two boys and they play some French, German and English language songs.
Describe the show in five words.
Fun for all and any.
Who was your favourite character and why?
I liked Katrina who played the drums because I used to play the snare drum.
Were there any characters you didn't like?
No, I liked all of them.
What did you like most about the show?
That one of my favourite songs was in it. Gorillaz 'I'm Happy'.
What didn't you like about the show?
That you had to get up and dance.
If there were songs and music in the show, what did you think?
I thought it was nice because the songs were well known so a lot of people could singalong.
What did your grown up think of the show?
My mum thought it was good. She said she knew all the songs.
Would you tell your friends to come and see the show?
Yes but not at 10:30 in the morning. I definitely got woken up.


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Where is ENaC located in nephron?
ENaC is located in the apical membrane of polarized epithelial cells in particular in the kidney (primarily in the collecting tubule), the lung, the skin, the male and female reproductive tracts and the colon.
What is the function of ENaC?
How does aldosterone increase ENaC?
What does ENaC stand for?
Does ENaC use ATP?
How is ENaC activated?
Do ENaC channels use ATP?
Which diuretics is an epithelial sodium channel blocker?
What is a ENaC blocker?
Where are ENaC channels found?
Is CFTR an ion channel?
How big is the CFTR gene?
Is CFTR a gene or protein?
How many BP is CFTR?
Overview: Epithelial sodium channels (ENaC) are responsible for sodium reabsorption by the epithelia lining the distal part of the kidney tubule and fulfil similar functional roles in some other tissues such as the airways and the distal colon.
Is ENaC active or passive transport?
passive sodium transport
Abstract. The epithelial sodium channel (ENaC) mediates passive sodium transport across the apical membranes of sodium absorbing epithelia, like the distal nephron, the intestine, and the lung airways.
Aldosterone through the mineralocorticoid receptor (MR) stimulates ENaC in the ASDN to minimize renal sodium excretion in protection of Na+ balance and vascular volume (2, 4). Pathological increases in aldosterone elevate blood pressure by promoting inappropriate renal sodium retention (7, 8).
Epithelial sodium channel (ENaC)
What type of transport is ENaC?
The function of ENaC is to selectively transport Na+ across membranes in which it resides. Sodium moves down an electrochemical gradient established by the activity of Na+/K+-ATPase located in the basolateral membranes of polarized epithelial cells.
ENaC activity is tightly controlled by hormones (principally aldosterone) but, to varying degrees, it is also modulated by extracellular ATP acting on its surface receptors (P2Rs) [17].
Furin-mediated cleavage of α-ENaC activates ENaC by releasing an inhibitory peptide from the ECL. Furin-dependent proteolysis of α-ENaC activates the channel by relieving Na+ self-inhibition (see Intrinsic Factors below), thereby increasing Na+ transport at higher extracellular Na+ concentrations.
Does aldosterone act on ENaC?
The mineralocorticoid aldosterone is indispensable for the control of blood pressure and fluid volume in mammals. It acts in large part to increase the abundance and activity of the epithelial Na+ channel (ENaC), which mediates apical Na+ entry in the distal parts of the kidney tubules.
Amiloride was originally described in 1967 as a potassium-sparing diuretic, the mechanism of action of which is to block the epithelial sodium channel (ENaC) within the distal tubule of the kidney.
What is an ENaC inhibitor?
Epithelial sodium channels (ENaC) are channels in the renal collecting duct that allow sodium to move from the tubular lumen into the cells that line the lumen. ENaC inhibitors block these channels and inhibit the reabsorption of sodium.
Potassium-sparing diuretics, which block the epithelial sodium channel (also called ENaC blockers), are a class of drugs commonly prescribed to prevent loss of potassium but also might help to lower elevated blood pressure.
The epithelial sodium channels (ENaC) are located on the apical membrane of epithelial cells in the kidney tubules, lung, respiratory tract, male and female reproductive tracts, sweat and salivary glands, placenta, colon, and some other organs [2,4,6-7,13].
How does CFTR inhibit ENaC?
The cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) inhibits ENaC through an increase in the intracellular Cl– concentration – PMC. The .
Cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) is an ATP-gated anion channel with two remarkable distinctions. First, it is the only ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporter that is known to be an ion channel—almost all others function as transport ATPases.
CFTR gene is localized on the long arm of chromosome 7 (7q21-34), spanning approximately 190 kb of genomic DNA. The gene consists of 27 exons and encodes a mature mRNA transcript of 6.5 kb that is translated into a 1480 amino acid protein (3).
What ligand binds to CFTR?
CFTR channel opening is linked to ATP binding to each of two sites at the interface of an NBD1-NBD2 dimer (2, 3). Subsequent hydrolysis, typically at site 2 (primarily composed of sequences from NBD2), promotes channel closure by clearing ligand from this site (4, 5).
Normal Function The CFTR gene provides instructions for making a protein called the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator. This protein functions as a channel across the membrane of cells that produce mucus, sweat, saliva, tears, and digestive enzymes.
3 (7) and consisting of 27 exons, the human CFTR gene encodes a 6,129-bp transcript that directs the synthesis of a 1,480-aa protein (2, 3) shown to function as a chloride channel (8–10).
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Back in 2010 we reported that Glee's resident Golden Globe winner Chris Colfer was all set to star in Struck By Lightning, a movie he penned himself. The trailer has finally landed and we've got to say, the kid's got talent.
When Glee premièred in the UK in January 2010, everyone was drawn to the quiet baby-faced kid who convinced the entire football team to dance to Beyonce's Single Ladies. Fast forward two years and he's won a Golden Globe, been named as one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People 2011, sold a pilot to the Disney channel, and now stars in his own movie. Phew!
Struck By Lightning may be set in high school, but you shouldn't expect the usual, "I'm the biggest nerd and I want the head cheerleader to love me" storyline. Nope, from what we've seen this film revolves around Carson (Colfer), a social outcast who wants nothing more than to leave the town of Clover, and get into his top choice university. So, he casually blackmails the entire school into contributing to his literary magazine. Why not?
It sounds familiar. Chris has been candid about his own woeful high school experiences, and has many witty anecdotes about his aspiration to leave Clovis, California before his big break. Wait a second: Clovis aka Clover …? They do say "write what you know".
Considering the amount of witty one liners in the space of two and a half minutes, we predict this film will be full of comedic surprises. And with talent like Alison Janney, Modern Family's Sarah Hyland, and the hilarious Rebel Wilson (Bridesmaids) co-starring, it's looking good.
Until we get a release date, you can catch Chris in the rest of season 3 of Glee , on Sky One from 1st March.
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Chris Colfer's Struck By Lightning trailer released, 5.0 out of 5 based on 14 ratings
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Crave Nasi Lemak
CRAVE serves nasi lemak, a traditional Malay fragrant rice dish, which has been a mainstay in Southeast Asian cuisine for decades.
The brand is part of a growing trend in Singapore, where traditional roadside stalls undergo revamps into modern food kiosks in shopping malls. Indeed, there is no example more iconic than CRAVE, which has its roots in a long standing food stall which enjoyed the patronage of even ministers and visiting royalties. It has been enjoying growing traction with the younger crowd ever since.
When we were roped in, we were tasked to redesign the packaging range to one that is more eco-friendly and paper-based. Due to its rapid expansion, CRAVE had previously opted for the cost-effective option of plastic takeaway boxes and cups instead.
Design-wise, we wanted to pay tribute to the brand's rich heritage and the Malay traditions of packing food with leaves. The semantics of leaf wrapping were played up and exemplified across the range. We also included touches such as the use of small bamboo skewers for securing purposes, a practice lost to today's rubber bands and plastic tapes.
With this redesign, we have successfully helped the brand save 40 tonnes of plastic a year from the use of disposable plastic packaging, and rekindled interest in the enduring charm of traditional Malay culture.
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Panama City, FL is a fishing village embraced by the blue waters of St. Andrew Bay. It also boasts meandering creeks and bayous throughout, enticing fishermen to ditch the boat and explore the area by kayak and try their hand at kayak-fishing. The nearby Tyndall Air Force Base alone features 130 miles of largely uninhabited grass and pine shorelines that are teeming with fish.
Panama City welcomes all levels of expertise when it comes to kayak-fishing. Newcomers can hire a guide to accompany them on their voyage, and more experienced paddlers can either bring their kayaks to one of the many launch sites or they can embark on a guided charter with Sunjammers. While the panhandle's comparatively tranquil Gulf of Mexico offers the most accessible deep-sea kayak-fishing in the United States, the winds and currents can change quickly, making it difficult to paddle back through choppy conditions and tall surf, so kayakers should be weather-aware to ensure a fun day on the water.
Below are 10 easy-to-find public launch sites that offer access to year-round light-tackle fishing for redfish and spotted seatrout, plus seasonal opportunities for flounder, pompano, Spanish mackerel, sheepshead and more. All you need is a map and a wind forecast to start your maiden kayaking trip in Panama City.
1. Crooked Creek Boat Ramp: Located just west of the airport, Crooked Creek Boat Ramp requires a long but scenic paddle south to West Bay. Kayakers can turn left or right at the mouth to look for redfish and trout along miles of virtually undeveloped pine shorelines and wide, shallow grassflats. The area is well-protected when north winds howl. Recommended lures include topwater plugs, suspending twitchbaits and weedless soft-plastics. To find this boat launch, click here.
2. Burnt Mill Creek Boat Ramp: Located just east of the airport, Burnt Mill Creek Boat Ramp offers the option of a scenic, winding paddle up the creek to the north, or a half-mile paddle to the south to reach West Bay. With miles of uninhabited shoreline in either direction, Burnt Mill Creek provides protection from north or east winds. It's a great area to throw topwater plugs or look for tailing redfish. To find this boat launch, click here.
3. Hathaway Bridge: Paddlers can launch off the sand at Carl Grey Park adjacent to the Hathaway Bridge, and there are plenty of fishing options here —kayakers should look for reds and trout in shallow potholes and under the docks to the northeast or paddle a mile northwest across the bay and work the shallow grassflats on the west shoreline of North Bay. The Hathaway also offers big-game fishing despite its location five miles inside the St. Andrew Pass. Seasoned kayakers should investigate deep water and reefs around the bridge for giant redfish, snapper, grouper or even the occasional kingfish, tarpon and cobia that wanders in from the Gulf of Mexico. Pedal-style kayaks are highly recommended to avoid collisions with concrete pilings while fighting large fish in possibly strong currents. To find this boat launch, click here.
4. Pretty Bayou Boat Ramp: This ramp provides access to the south shoreline of North Bay. Kayakers should look for reds, trout and occasional flounder in shallow potholes and under docks when launching from this boat ramp. Shallow-running twitchbaits, soft-plastics or topwaters recommended for lures. To find this boat launch, click here.
5. A.L. Kinsaul Park: This ramp offers easy access to North Bay from the west end of 5th Street and provides protection from southern winds. Kayakers should paddle west toward the power lines to look for redfish and trout near shore and in shallow sand holes. Recommended lures include shallow-running twitchbaits and soft-plastics. To find this boat launch, click here.
6. Bailey Bridge: Paddlers should launch at Bailey Bridge Park when the wind is coming from the south, or beneath the north end of the bridge if the wind is blowing from the north or east. The Bailey Bridge Boat Ramp provides access to grassflats, bayous and docks on either side of North Bay. When fishing to the east, recommended lures include suspending twitchbaits or soft-plastics rigged on jigheads. To the west, recommended lures change to topwater plugs, suspending twitchbaits and weedless soft-plastics work well. To find this boat launch, click here.
7. DuPont Bridge: The Under the Oaks boat ramp provides access to miles of largely uninhabited East Bay grassflats adjacent to Tyndall Air Force Base. Some kayakers also choose to launch their boats from the beach after crossing the bridge. Both locations provide fishing beneath the flight path of F22, F16 and T38 planes that can be deafening and distracting at times, but the fish don't seem to mind. The bridge pilings also hold bull redfish that can reach 40 pounds. There is no need to bring a cooler when bridge fishing, as it's strictly catch-and-release fishing. To find this boat launch, click here.
8. Men's Club Boat Ramp: This boat ramp offers access to either a winding two-mile paddle north to the source of Callaway Bayou or a ¾-mile trek south to chase trout and redfish on the shallow grassflats and bayous along the north shore of East Bay. To find this boat launch, click here.
9. Downtown Panama City: Kayaks can launch from the sand in downtown Panama City off of West 4th Street and Beach Drive on the north side of City Hall. This launch offers easy access to East Bay near downtown or Beach Drive, as well as the opportunity to paddle across the bay to fish the Redfish Point area and the grassflats inside St. Andrew Pass. Kayakers should navigate carefully when the afternoon sea breeze kicks up chaotic wave conditions near the Panama City Marina seawall. This is also a popular area to troll for Spanish mackerel from spring through autumn. To find this boat launch, click here.
10. Weekend Gate, Tyndall Air Force Base: This boat launch is technically referred to as the St. Andrew Sound Land Midpoint and is a beach launch that is open only on holidays and weekends to minimize interference with military drone flight operations. Kayakers should turn south and drive through the metal gate 7.8 miles east of the DuPont Bridge on Highway 98 and follow the winding dirt trail for half of a mile to Crooked Island Sound. From there it's a relatively short paddle directly across to the pass at Crooked Island, which is a popular socializing point for kayakers and boaters drawn to the snow-white beaches, crystal-clear water and wildlife. Paddlers can expect to see turtles, rays, dolphins, fish and shorebirds. There are plenty of fish in this area too, including redfish, trout, pompano, flounder, Spanish mackerel, sheepshead and small grouper, or head out beyond the pass in search of kingfish, cobia and tarpon. To find this boat launch, click here.


What do you say to aspiring authors?
I've been really lucky lately. My local libraries stock my books, and the one just own the road from me in Andover asked me to come along for a sci-fi author day they'd set up.
Being me, I was naturally nervous. I'm not your average sci-fi author. My reading is never what anyone would expect from a science fiction fan (though my viewing definitely is).
With the state of the industry, in this constant flux of new and reinventing, it's even more difficult to be an author. Writers who are aspiring to put their books out there via traditional methods, self-pub, or even small press have to study their market and the landscape with renewed zeal every few months.
Imprints are bought up and/or restructured, the traditional market is full of subjectivity that is difficult to time well enough with what you've written in order to break through. It's not impossible, just very hard. You have to have written the right thing at the right time, and sent it off to the right person at the precise moment that means it'll get into their hands when it's just what they're looking for. Traditional publishing lends a sense of validity amongst the community, a sense of storms weathered and dues paid.
It's all possible. All of it. I've had two agents. I've found that person twice. But agents are just the first step, and editors receive so many submissions that the odds are even slimmer once you've passed that first hurdle.
On the other hand, while self-publishing is completely viable, there is a disparity when it comes getting your name out there. With Amazon's huge crack down on reviews, even lining up ARCs in return for honest reviews is now a hit and miss practice. Getting your name out there requires countless hours of networking and just hoping it pays off.
Or else, it requires that somehow, somewhere someone sets off a chain reaction by loving your book and having it spread like wildfire. There are ways to combat this, and one is to put out a lot of content, set the first book in series to $0.99 or else to permanently free. Thing is, doing those can be hazardous to how seriously you're taken within the industry.
Become a hybrid author and hope you can use each of them to your advantage. Balance. Everything needs to be balanced precariously.
The list goes on, and the truth is that being a writer is exhausting. It's mentally and emotionally taxing. There are days when you just want to give up, when you think it's not worth it, when you seriously wonder if you need to write the story at all because, after all, you already know it, right?
There are days you want to throw it in, where the luck train just seems to keep skipping your stop or else running over you on the way to pick up everyone else.
It's then you realize that you can't give up. It doesn't matter if no more than one thousand people ever read those books… because they're yours and you want to share them with people even if it's not as many as you could wish for.
I had to think. I had to stop myself from screaming: TELL THEM TO RUN AWAY.
It's something I've been battling lately. Because when it all comes down to it, I don't feel that way.
So I answered: Read, read everything you can get your hands on. Write from the heart and tell the stories running rampant in your mind. Don't write to market because you think it will sell – because the books you see on the bookstore shelves were bought two years ago, and now the houses are buying something different. Write what you love and hope it aligns with what they want. And remember, as the world continues to evolve there are more and more ways that, when you're ready, you can share your stories with the world.


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Cougar Town Season 5 Episode 3
Jules and Grayson receive a wedding invitation but have conflicting plans; Tom has made a model of the neighborhood with eerily lifelike dolls.
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Director: Bill Lawrence, Kevin Biegel
Guest Star: Bob Clendenin, Brian Van Holt, Busy Philipps, Christa Miller, Courteney Cox, Dan Byrd, Ian Gomez, Josh Hopkins
Episode Title: Depending on You
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IRGC Chief: Downing of US drone had a clear message
Tasnim – Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said shooting down on Thursday of a US drone by his forces had a straightforward message that any foreign intrusion into Iran's sovereign territories would draw a crushing response.
Addressing a conference in the western province of Kurdistan on Thursday, Major General Hossein Salami described the IRGC Aerospace Force's move to shoot down an American pilotless aircraft that had violated the country's airspace as courageous.
"The downing of the US drone had an explicit, decisive and clear message that defenders of the Islamic Iran's borders will show decisive and knockout reactions to aggression against this territory by any alien," he added.
"Borders are our redline, and any enemy violating these borders will not go back," the commander underlined.
He also made it clear that Iran is not seeking war with any country but is fully prepared for any confrontation. "Today's incident was a clear sign of such a precise message."
The general also reminded the enemies that the only way for them to remain safe is to respect Iran's territorial integrity, national security and vital interests.
The IRGC said on Thursday that a US spy drone that violated the Iranian territorial airspace in the early hours of the day, was shot down by the IRGC Aerospace Force's air defense unit near the Kooh-e-Mobarak region in the southern province of Hormozgan.
The incident occurred a day after Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani warned of Tehran's harsh response to any intrusion into its airspace or maritime borders.
Speaking on the sidelines of the 10th International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Issues in Russia's Ufa on Wednesday, Shamkhani emphasized that Iran robustly protects its aerial and maritime borders.
He also described the Iranian FIR (flight information region) as the country's "redline", saying, "No matter whose plane trespasses into it (the airspace), we have always given and will give a harsh response to intruders."
Hormozgan province, IRGC, US spy drone, US-made Global Hawk surveillance drone	June 20, 2019
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