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Gavin's Underground Culture
Salt Lake City PubCast
by Gavin Sheehan
One of the great benefits podcasts have going for them are the fact that they're not restricted to the standard FCC rules and regulations that broadcasters have to deal with. --- Aside from the ban on foul language and the occasional taboo subject matter, most popular podcasts in the state (and their hosts) are fueled by beer and alcohol, bringing about conversations that you'd only find in a bar, which is quite refreshing.
One of the local podcasts making waves for that kind conversation and turning out excellent shows is the Salt Lake City PubCast. Hosted by local bar veteran Ben Raskin, each episode simply grabs a local SLC celebrity from most any profession to sit down and discuss any number of topics, from local liquor laws to social media to entertainment at large. Today, we chat with Raskin about his career in bartending, starting up his blog, forming the podcast, thoughts on the medium and several other topics.
Ben Raskin
SLCPubCast.com
Gavin: Hey, Benjamin. First off, tell us a little bit about yourself.
Ben: I was born in El Cajon, Calif., raised in Las Vegas, educated in Reno and live in Salt Lake City. I have a sister and two brothers. The great Raskin diaspora occurred a decade ago with the entire family living throughout the United States. I enjoy home improvement, drinking, writing, podcasting and podcasts, playing basketball and golf, boxing, hiking, reading non-fiction and gardening. My girlfriend, Erin, and I have three dogs and we live in Sugar House.
Gavin: What first got you interested in podcasting, and what were some shows you tuned into early on?
Ben: My friend Phil Nielson turned me on to podcasts four years ago with a show called The Bugle. We were coming down Millcreek Canyon when he started explaining to me about podcasts. To the best of his ability, he described it as radio on-demand. Like most people, I disliked it at first because I didn't understand it. It wasn't until I got a job at ARUP Labs did I figure out the benefits of podcasts. I started to listening to The Adam Carolla Show from the very beginning and became hooked to having a free-flowing conversation with limited commercials and no language restrictions. I moved on to the BS Report, WTF, The Nerdist, Sklar Brothers and a baker's dozen more. I started my own podcast when I figured out both how easy it is to do it and there was nobody talking about Utah stuff. Most local shows are techy or geeky. I am neither. I am a buffoon of a man who enjoys talking into a microphone with people about Utah stuff. I started the SLC PubCast to take all of the baloney conversations I have had behind the bar and make them available to people through the Interweb.
Gavin: Going back a little bit, you originally started writing during college at the University of Nevada, Reno. What was your time like in its program and how did you enjoy being a columnist?
Ben: I won first place in the human interest column division in high school. So, when I went to college, I asked the editor, my buddy now, Marcel Levy, if he had space on his newspaper for a columnist. He hired me and I started writing Raskin's Rhetoric. I was influenced a lot by Dave Barry and the way he makes a lot out of nothing. I am a natural-born complainer and writing about the metaphysical hangnail was easy for me. I wrote about everything from fraternities to cafeteria food to living in Reno and all points in between for four years. It was a great gig. They paid me $10 a week to write a bunch of babble and I'd even get to deliver the paper later. The real takeaway from working on The Sagebrush was working within the confines of print journalism taught me the importance of teamwork and the value the newspaper brings to the community. In the end, I was just the guy who told booger jokes.
Gavin: What eventually brought you to Utah, and what made you decide to stick around?
Ben: I came to SLC in 1999 with a guy who I played rugby with. He was a little bit older and considerably wealthier than me. He set me up at his place under the auspices of me going to law school. Neither thing worked out. I am clearly too dumb to get into law school -- thank God! -- and we had a falling out. I eventually moved out and re-started my glorious career as a bartender. At first, I didn't like Utah. I didn't understand the roads, where to buy a bottle of hooch, was confused about the politics and I didn't know where to get a decent bite to eat. After three months, I finally started figuring things out and made some friends. I became a defender of Utah after the winter games. The experiences during the 2002 Olympics were shaping for me in developing civic pride in Salt Lake City and better appreciation for what Utah has to offer her citizens.
Gavin: You're the founder of The Woodshed bar in downtown SLC. What was it like for you taking over the place and turning it into a venue?
Ben: Biggest mistake of my life. Little-known fact about opening a bar in Utah — it is incredibly easy to open a club and almost impossible to keep open. I tip my hat to anyone who has the stones to run a bar in Utah and I have the deepest appreciation for those who make a go of it. I opened The Woodshed because I thought I could do a better job of running a club than my boss. I was sorely wrong. Somehow, I was able to keep the place open for three years before I surrendered the place to the current owners. I am glad that The Shed is still in business and operates as a music venue for the city.
Gavin: What made you decide to eventually sell the place, and what are your thoughts on its current state?
Ben: I sold it when I was getting ready to close the doors because I ran out of money. I haven't been back since I signed it over.
Gavin: You've written that the aftermath of selling it nearly destroyed you and eventually pushed you to write again. What kind of aftermath did you have to deal with, and what eventually led to your blog, Behind The Bar?
Ben: Two things needed to be addressed. The damages I did to myself and that which I did to other people. I literally was working 18-hours a day for months without a break. I wasn't exercising, I ate like a feral raccoon and drank like a sailor. My blood pressure had skyrocketed and my weight ballooned. I needed to get healthy again and retake control of my health. I started sleeping again and went back to the gym. Second, I had to make amends with friends and family who I harmed during the time I owned the club. I acted out of character and made horrible decisions with people who I cared about. I was so terrified of losing the club that I put relationships in jeopardy. I acted horribly and needed to do right by folks. I started writing again to have a written record of what happened during The Woodshed years. Eventually, it became more of a blog about bar life in Utah. Writing became therapy for the sins of thinking I could run a successful club.
Gavin: Over time, you changed it to Raskin's Rhetoric and adjusted the format. What led to these changes, and what do you think of your blog today?
Ben: I thought Behind The Bar was limiting in what I could talk about. When I moved from Blogger to WordPress, I changed the title back to my college column name and started treating the blog a more of a weekly, or bi-weekly, human interest column. I liked the fact that WordPress had an app that I could use from my phone -- a lot easier to track downloads and make edits. I am proud of the podcast but I love my blog. I love the freedom of writing about whatever I want to discuss and start conversations with observations about anything that draws my attention. I work hard to be original, not use bad language and use commas right. Mostly, I like the way it looks, and every so once in a while, I write something that I think is funny.
Gavin: When did the idea come about to start up a podcast ,and what was it like planning out how it would work?
Ben: The podcast came from the same place that The Woodshed came from. I was listening to a lot of podcasts and I thought I could do a better job than them. I figure since I was always babbling on behind the bar that I should record these conversations and put them out. First step was learning a little bit about recording equipment and sound editing. I took both of these crucial parts of the process and threw them out the window. I don't edit the show and I try to keep it as raw as possible. Where the blog doesn't use bad language, the podcast is nothing more than 90-minutes of profanity laced conversation. The biggest asset in getting the podcast started was my friend Gwyn Fisher helping out with the technical side. He helped build the website and got me on to iTunes. With no Welshman there would be no SLC PubCast.
Gavin: What was the process like in figuring out the format of the show and how you'd record it?
Ben: I model the show after Chris Hardwick's The Nerdist. I like a short introduction with me speaking by myself and then use a little bump music into the interview. I have enough equipment now to either record at home or on the road. I actually prefer taking the show to the people because I feel like I am a lot more focused when we do the interview.
Gavin: How did you go about deciding what guests to bring in and what you want to talk about?
Ben: Anyone is welcome to be on the show. I prefer folks from Utah and people with an angle. Dave Baker has been my favorite guest -- both times -- because he is a lot like me. We like the sound of our voices and we are good at banging back the ping pong ball of conversation really well. I like to have a single question to ask the guests to start the show. I like it to be a big hairy onion that we can spend 30 minutes or so peeling back. From there, let the conversation take on an organic feel and just discuss whatever we want.
Gavin: How was it for you after the first recording and what made you decide to continue afterward?
Ben: First show was the worst one to date. We did a show after watching the Super Bowl and the soberest person on mic would have been arrested for a DUI. I was more interested in talking about the halftime show than working the sound board. Learned a valuable lesson: If you want to PubCast, make sure you set up your equipment earlier.
Gavin: As a solo host, how is it for you essentially being a one-man-band and the host to the entire show?
Ben: Unlike the blog which has my name on it, the podcast is just me talking into a microphone. I don't want to simplify it more than that, but the show is really about the process of people getting together and talking. Some of the shows have been one-man affairs even with a guest. As host, all I am responsible for is driving the show. If other people want to do the talking, I'll let them go ahead. More often than not, I do most of the talking because I get excited about being on microphone. I have an idea where I would like the show to go but I am really comfortable for us to start one place and move another. Nothing really shocks me anymore, which is good because I like having friends on the show more than strangers. I guess this will probably change when I start doing cold interviews with people.
Gavin: How much of the show do you plan in advance, and how much ends up being spur of the moment?
Ben: The vast majority of the show is spur of the moment. I don't like the idea of having canned answers ready when talking with people. Feels fake and the listeners know it when you are going off script. It is better to go with the flow and trust your guests to help you out with making it a good podcast.
Gavin: Do you prefer the open-mic conversation style of the show, or do you wish it were more of an edited and heavily produced format?
Ben: I paint with a shotgun, not a rifle. I think it would be weird if the show was heavily edited. The best thing about podcasting is that you get to go long-format and really talk about an issue. There is no time issue and we can discuss whatever for as long as we like. I think the best shows have been the ones were we let ideas germinate and finally let them bloom. I really try to take the conversations I have at the bar and make them into a show. Formatting the show any different would not be my style.
Gavin: Are there any plans to expand the show and add additional elements, or are you sticking to the format you have now?
Ben: The only thing that I want to do with the show is to get better at putting up one a week and start leaving my circle of friends and bring on new voices. We are putting a podcast studio above the club shortly and I think that will make it easier for us to get different voices on the SLC PubCast.
Gavin: Going more local, what are your thoughts on the podcasts coming out of Utah these days, both good and bad?
Ben: The more the merrier. The biggest problem with podcasts is that a lot of people don't know how to listen to them or haven't found a place to listen to them. Since I work at night, I listen to them while I work on the house or take the dogs for a walk. I like having them play on my truck's stereo when I am driving around town. A lot of people haven't figured out how to use them yet and it makes it hard having to educate folks on the benefits of podcasts. I like what Brian Staker does on The Awkward Hour and, of course, The Geek Show. Brian is good at his show because he is really honest about what he is doing. The Geek Show is awesome because they have great personalities on the show and you know what you are getting on their show.
Gavin: Is there anything you believe could be done to make these shows more prominent?
Ben: iTunes currently has over 400,000 podcast on it for free. Whatever you are interested in, there is somebody doing a podcast covering that subject matter. I would say that the market isn't even close to saturated yet with podcasts and those shows that are good will rise to the top. Good podcasting means posting regularly and having decent-quality recording. Not everybody can be Adam Carolla or Bill Simmons, but if you get your show out there regularly and people can easily listen to it, then I believe it will get some traction and build an audience.
Gavin: Do you have any favorite local shows you listen to and recommend?
Ben: Listen to Brian's show and Geek Show. I have listened to JM Bell's The Left Show before and it is pretty good.
Gavin: Where do you see the medium going both locally and nationally over the next few years?
Ben: I think the world is one's podcasting oyster. I think folks are going to get a lot more comfortable with the medium and, hopefully, it destroys terrestrial radio. Radio-on-demand speaks directly to the audience and allows folks to listen to what they want.
Gavin: What can we expect from you and the show over the rest of the year?
Ben: Live podcasts. I am working with my boss to start doing a monthly show at Keys On Main. I'd likedto see if I have built a large-enough audience to get some butts in seats for a live show.
Gavin: Aside from the obvious, is there anything you'd like to promote or plug?
Ben: Read Raskin's Rhetoric, listen to the SLC PubCast, eat more vegetables, get some exercise, call your mother and tip at least a $1 a drink. Also, watch Cabin In The Woods. That movie was awesome.
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Mark David Norris: Sense of style and business trends.
Mark David Norris, who was killed Monday in the boardroom of his Navy Yard marketing company, was an entrepreneur who projected a stylish image and the sense that he had an inside line on the next big business trend.
"He was a talented designer, a real great business person," said David Brown, president of Brown Partners MultiCultural Marketing. "Mark has always been such a level-headed guy. I can't imagine him being involved in this."
Others say there were clues that Norris, 46, of Pilesgrove, N.J., the president and chief executive of Zigzag Net Inc., may have operated several businesses too close to the margins. Police say Norris, his brother and a business partner were killed by an investor who claimed they had defrauded him.
According to public records, state and federal tax agencies have filed liens against Zigzag for nearly $180,000 in back taxes and unemployment compensation.
And some who knew Norris said his business deals often seemed fragile.
"He always played very close to the edge," said John Serpentelli, 42, an animation artist who was Norris' romantic partner for seven years. "He was very charismatic and convincing."
Serpentelli said the tension caused by the business pressures contributed to their breakup in 1999. "It was just too much high stress and slippery slope," he said. "He always believed in the next thing to come along.
"He was always wheeling, dealing," Serpentelli, who lived with Norris in West Philadelphia, said yesterday.
Police said Vincent J. Dortch, 44, of Newark, Del., gunned down Norris and his brother Robert E. Norris, and their business partner James M. Reif Jr., over allegations that they had misspent his investment on an Upstate New York conference center they were rebuilding.
The eldest of four brothers, Mark Norris went to school at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, N.Y. He dropped out in his freshman year, early in 1979, and enlisted in the Marine Corps. He came to Philadelphia as a Marine recruiter. After his discharge, the self-taught artist began producing and selling paintings to galleries, Serpentelli said. From the art world, he migrated into marketing.
Ambitious and outgoing, Norris achieved business success by recognizing early the power of the Internet. He fashioned his marketing business to incorporate contemporary Web designs.
"The man was talented," said Mark Segal, publisher of the Philadelphia Gay News, who met Norris after the artist fashioned a new logo for Philadelphia International Airport, where Segal is on the board of directors.
Though he acknowledged to friends that he was gay, Norris did not trumpet his orientation because he said it could be bad for business, Serpentelli said.
Two years ago, Norris and another man moved into a two-story stucco house in the Thoroughbred Homes development in Pilesgrove, a village in Salem County.
Norris founded Zigzag in 1997 in South Philadelphia and moved the company into new offices in the Navy Yard two years ago. In a 2004 interview in the Philadelphia Tribune, he said his company had annual billings of $2.5 million.
Last year, the company won a Philly Gold Award for best public service advertising campaign for its "Tough Choices" Web site to encourage at-risk African American youths and others make responsible choices about HIV-AIDS.
But a $236,000 HIV-AIDS campaign Norris designed last year for the Philadelphia Department of Public Health that equated high-risk sexual behavior to gun violence was criticized by gay, African American and AIDS activists, who called it insensitive. In response to the uproar, the city pulled the plug on the campaign.
Contributing to this article were Inquirer staff writers Mark Fazlollah, Jane M. Von Bergen and Jonathan Wilson.


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Appellate Court Hands Momentous Victory to TriMax Over Wickfire
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled TriMax Media committed no legal violations against Wickfire while recognizing Wickfire interfered with TriMax's business.
Online PR News – 08-March-2021 – Dallas TX – After seven years of litigation, TriMax has triumphed over Wickfire.
On February 26, 2021, an Appellate Court issued a paramount ruling that Wickfire lacked any evidence to support its claims against TriMax. The decision was made in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, Case Number 17-3043040. The Appellate Court's ruling reversed all monetary damages previously awarded to Wickfire.
The lawsuit, originally before the Western District of Texas, Case No. 14-CV-34, centered around Google AdWords Auctions, an online-auction platform where companies like TriMax and Wickfire compete for advertising space. Wickfire asserted innumerable claims against TriMax, but as to each one, Wickfire ultimately failed:
• Wickfire alleged TriMax intentionally interfered with Wickfire's contracts, intentionally interfered with Wickfire's prospective business, and committed civil conspiracy. The Appellate Court, however, disagreed fully, finding "Wickfire offered no such proof" and declaring that each of these claims failed "as a matter of law."
• Wickfire also alleged TriMax violated trademark law under the Lanham Act. The jury, however, awarded Wickfire no damages on the claim. Furthermore, the Appellate Court found Wickfire not to be the "prevailing party" on that claim, and in doing so, rejected Wickfire's improper attempt to seek attorneys' fees under the trademark statute.
• Finally, Wickfire brought claims against TriMax for injury to business reputation, business disparagement, defamation, unfair competition, and misappropriation. However, Wickfire retracted each of those claims before the trial, and therefore, these claims did not even reach the appellate level.
TriMax filed its successful appeal in the wake of a lower court's judgment, in which the court erroneously awarded $2.3 million to Wickfire. Because Wickfire lacked any evidence whatsoever to support its claims, the Appellate Court reversed the judgment, overturned the award, and ordered the trial court to issue a new judgment. Based on the Appellate Court decision, the new judgment should award Wickfire nothing.
In the same lawsuit, the jury previously found Wickfire LLC and its co-owners, Chet Hall and Jon Brown, to have intentionally interfered with TriMax Media's business. TriMax argued that Wickfire intentionally interfered with TriMax's contracts by (1) paying kickbacks to merchant representatives in exchange for exclusivity agreements; (2) impersonating TriMax by placing unauthorized ads that plagiarized TriMax's ad copy and contained other identifying information of TriMax; (3) repeatedly clicking on TriMax ads in order to artificially increase TriMax's costs (known as "click fraud"); and (4) using an automated software program to manipulate the Google auction system (known as "bid jamming").
TriMax presented evidence to the jury that Wickfire had been suspended from over 200 Google accounts, violated merchant terms, and employed fake user agents and proxies to conceal its identity. The jury also saw evidence that Google referred to Wickfire as "Known Fraudsters" and that Wickfire registered the domain name "GoogleClickFraud.com".
TriMax also presented evidence regarding Wickfire's destruction of evidence. TriMax learned that during the litigation, Wickfire wiped all the data from its Chief Technology Officer Jon Brown's laptop and then failed to disclose that information to TriMax or the court. Once TriMax uncovered the destruction, Wickfire claimed it was necessary, since the laptop had been stolen during a home burglary. However, the police report—which TriMax obtained independently after Wickfire failed to produce a copy—contradicted Wickfire's story because it mentioned nothing about an allegedly stolen laptop.
While the jury heard extensive evidence about Wickfire's conduct comprising Wickfire's intentional interference against TriMax (which the jury found to have occurred), some of the most devastating evidence was excluded. For example, the jury was not permitted to see:
• The police report from the burglary;
• Registration documents showing Wickfire as the owner of "BitchesOfFacebook.com" and "PokeBitches.com";
• An e-mail from a merchant representative who, after refusing to accept the alleged kickbacks, referred to Wickfire as "criminals";
• Screenshots of Wickfire's ads impersonating TriMax's;
• An e-mail from a merchant terminating TriMax after wrongly believing TriMax was the source of the impersonating ads;
• An e-mail from a merchant complaining that Wickfire violated trademark terms and plagiarized TriMax's ads;
• A lengthy technical report that, according to a world-renowned computer expert, proves conclusively that Wickfire committed extensive click fraud against TriMax;
• A real-time video demonstrating the bid-jamming TriMax experienced;
• A summary of hundreds of TriMax's merchant contracts interfered with by bid-jamming; and
• E-mails from other competitors of Wickfire complaining about Wickfire's bidding tactics.
Despite the jury's finding against Wickfire, Chet Hall and Jon Brown for intentional interference with TriMax's business, no damages against Wickfire were awarded. The Appellate Court's ruling, however, did not disturb the jury's finding that Wickfire, Hall, and Brown committed the intentional interference in the first place.
The Appellate Court's ruling was comprised of a 21-page opinion, unanimously decided by three Circuit Judges and authored by Chief Judge Priscilla Owen of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Representing TriMax were attorneys Sidney K. Powell of the law firm of Sidney Powell PC and Barry M. Golden of the law firm of Egan Nelson LLP.
• Ms. Powell was formerly an Assistant United States Attorney and is author of the groundbreaking book Licensed to Lie, an exposé on unethical attorney conduct and improper concealment of evidence. Ms. Powell is known most recently for representing General Michael Flynn, filing third-party election lawsuits, and launching a Super PAC dedicated to a range of aims, including freedom of speech, Constitutional rights, and the right of free and fair elections.
• Mr. Golden is a litigator and the Co-Chair of Egan Nelson's Commercial Litigation Group. Throughout his 23-year career spanning four decades, Mr. Golden has regularly handled high-stakes litigation, often including bet-the-company matters.
TriMax's CEO, Laura Woodruff, commented: "After so many years of litigation, TriMax has received complete exoneration. We are thrilled but certainly unsurprised by the outcome. We only hope this ruling will prevent Wickfire from bringing any more baseless claims against a legitimate competitor. We do, however, remain disappointed that Google and the Networks allowed Wickfire to intentionally interfere with our business in the first place. Nevertheless, based on the jury's finding that Wickfire interfered with TriMax's business—a finding that was not reversed—we now hope tactics like kickbacks, impersonation of competitors, click fraud, and bid jamming will no longer be tolerated in the online-advertising industry."
About TriMax Media:
Founded in 2003, TriMax Media is a digital marketing agency specializing in performance-based search engine marketing. TriMax served on the first Google Advertiser Research Council and was one of the first companies to generate over one million leads for its clients utilizing Google AdWords. The agency focuses on creating highly effective search marketing campaigns and developing successful long-term relationships with its clients.
For questions, please contact:
Barry M. Golden
Egan Nelson LLP
barry.golden@egannelson.com
Also from Egan Nelson LLP
Barry Golden
https://www.egannelson.com/

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Does the Regulatory Environment Affect Nurse Practitioners Patterns of Practice or Quality of Care in Health Centers?
Objective: To examine the impact of state-granted nurse practitioner (NP) independence on patient-level quality, service utilization, and referrals.
Data Sources/Study Setting: The National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey's community health center (HC) subsample (2006–2011). Primary analyses included approximately 6,500 patient visits to 350 NPs in 220 HCs.
Study Design: Propensity score matching and multivariate regression analysis were used to estimate the impact of state-granted NP independence on each outcome, separately. Estimates were adjusted for sampling weights and NAMCS's complex design.
Data Collection/Extraction Methods: Every "NP-patient visit unit" was isolated using practitioner and patient visit codes and, using geographic identifiers, assigned to its state-year and that state-year's level of NP independence based on scope of practice policies. Nine outcomes were specified using ICD-9 codes, standardized drug classification codes, and NAMCS survey items.
Principal Findings: After matching, no statistically significant differences in quality were detected by states' independence status, although NP visits in states with prescriptive independence received more educational services (aIRR 1.66; 95 percent CI 1.09–2.53; p =.02) and medications (aIRR 1.26; 95 percent CI 1.04–1.53; p =.02), and NP visits in states with practice independence had a higher odds of receiving physician referrals (AOR 1.88; 95 percent CI 1.10–3.22; p =.02) than those in restricted states.
Conclusions: Findings do not support a quality–scope of practice relationship.


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Worlds first "Quickstinguisher"
Firemill Extinguisher
The reported number of fires in Swedish homes is about 6,000 fires per year, half of them occur in the kitchen and the majority of them in direct connection to the stove. It is also a fact that there is an excess of carbon dioxide (CO2) cartridges on the market, intended for carbonating water in "soda-streamers". CO2 is widely known as an extremely effective and completely harmless extinguishing agent which is also gentle to its environment.
By connecting these insights an idea was born; What if the same CO2 cartridges, available on the market, also could be used in order to extinguishing fires.
So, the challenge we were up against was primarily this; How could we design a product that supported fast action immediately, that people were not afraid of using and making the extinguishing easier, safer and more instinctive in case of a fire.
Firemill is designed, developed and adapted for home and kitchen environments. Through its contemporary and conscious design, Firemill lends itself to be stored in plain sight, such as an interior detail, easily accessible in order for you to start the extinguishing before the fire develops and becomes a danger. Everyone knows where it is and it is never more than 3 seconds away! Therefore, you can always start extinguishing within 5-10 seconds from the moment you discover the fire. No fire can develop into life threatening during that time.


Carnevale Di Viargeggio festival in Viareggio, Italy, is attended by about 600,000 people.
Artist Fabrizio Galli created a massive papier-mâché sculpture of President Donald Trump.
"The dominant male par-excellence has arrived, democratically, and is now here, among us," proclaimed the description for the Carnevale Di Viargeggio.
The Italian festival in Viareggio draws an estimated 600,000 people – and featured a special parade float this year: that of a gladiator-like President Trump.
For those that still want to glimpse the gigantic 'God Emperor Trump' the Carnevale de Viareggio will re-occur about once a week until Fat Tuesday on March 5.


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#import matplotlib as mpl
import pandas
from sklearn.neighbors import KNeighborsClassifier
import numpy as np
import time
from sklearn.model_selection import StratifiedKFold

datafile = input("Enter your datafile: ")
data = pandas.read_csv(datafile)
#print(data.head())
#print(data.shape)
a = len(data.T) - 1
 #Because python goes from 0 to length - 1 and I wanted to classify based on how many columns there are, that is why I did the transformation and incorporated the -1.
n_neighbors = 10
X = data.iloc[:, 0:a]
Y = data.iloc[:, a]

x = X.values
y = Y.values
data = data.values
kf = StratifiedKFold(n_splits = 10)
for train_index, test_index in kf.split(x,y):
    xtrain, xtest = x[train_index], x[test_index]
    ytrain, ytest = y[train_index], y[test_index]

Knn = KNeighborsClassifier(n_neighbors=10).fit(xtrain, ytrain)
#predictionTest = Knn.predict(X_test)
#print(X_test)
#predict_Test = dataKnn.predict(X_test)
Y_predict_test = Knn.predict(xtest)
#Y_predict_train = Knn.predict(xtrain)
results = metrics.classification_report(ytest, Y_predict_test, target_names = ['good', 'fair', 'bad'])
#print(metrics.classification_report(Y_train, Y_predict_train, target_names = ['good', 'fair', 'bad']))
#with open("results.txt", "w") as f:
   # f.write("%s", % str(results))
print(results)


This week sees the end of the Spring Term. We are two thirds of the way through the school year and the progress that has been achieved in school is excellent. January feels like a distant memory and it never fails to amaze me how quickly things move on in school.
I am very grateful for all the continued support parents give to myself and all of our wonderful staff at Birchwood. Our staff care immensely about all of our children and go above and beyond to ensure that they all achieve their very best.
Thank you also for your continued support this term with homework, parents evening attendance, IEP meetings and the huge crowds of parents who regularly attend our assemblies in school. Taking an interest in your child's education has a really positive impact on their learning and progress. Teaching and learning really is a team effort and our children are lucky to have us all on their side.
The Easter holidays are a chance for us all to relax and spend quality time with friends and family. 2 weeks is a long time to be out of school, but regular reading and times table practice will help keep children ticking along. I know that our Year 6 pupils will have their Easter SATs packs to keep them entertained during the holidays in preparation for their very important tests when they return.
I hope you all have a fantastic Easter and enjoy some sunny warmer weather. We look forward to having you all back in school for more exciting challenges over the summer term.


There are many villages in my country, some of them with dilapidated houses and only a few citizens, other rich with population and architecture, but all of them different. There is one special village in many ways, a village with a spirit and wealthy history. Located on the slopes of the mountain Jablanica the village Vevchani is waiting to be discovered.
The village architecture is something that will captivate you; houses built of stones, red bricks and wood. Everything looks warm and pleasant. And the locals are friendly and known by their hospitality.
The residents (3650) of the village planned to create their own independent state right after the Vevchani Emergency in 1987 because of the attempt of the Communist government to redirect the water springs of the village. It resulted in massive demonstrations from the people of Vevchani.
During the Vevchani Emergency for the first time in Yugoslavia, electrical hitting sticks were used by the police to stop the protest. The citizens of Vevchani, even woman, and children on the first line, strongly stood their ground making a point that they will not stand for the decision of redirecting the water from the springs.
After the breakup of Yugoslavia, the residents made a new independent state of Vevchani in 1991 having the plan to preserve the springs and to increase tourism. Vevchani proclaimed a republic and made their own flag and coat of arms.
The village itself is independent municipality nowadays. They have their passports and currency, used only as souvenirs now. This is my Passport. To become a resident of Vevchani you only need to buy the Passports 😉 .
You can find the Passports and the local currency on the stands at the entrance of the springs. As well as in the souvenir shop on the way to the springs located in the house below.
The famous scientist Mihajlo Pupin, one of the founders of NASA, colleague of Albert Einstein and Nicola Tesla, has origin from this village. You can visit the memorial Pupins' House and learn more about him and his contribution to the humanity.
I'll take you on a walk to the famous springs of Vevchani now. On the way to the springs right in front of you will rise the Orthodox church St.Nikola from the XIX century. This is the biggest church with beautifull fresco paintings and a very interesting story from the Ottoman period.
This door on the next photography is the entrance to one of the local watermills. It has a high level of security as you can see.
You can freely enter the watermill located just before the entrance of the springs on the right side of the street at the parking. You have to take a look inside. The same watermill is in use for few centuries. Just don't forget to turn off the light and close the door properly when you leave. Water is running everywhere in the village. Locals use it to water the gardens, as well the fields, and is good for drinking. One of the best uses of the cold water is to simply chill your drinks or a watermelon. When getting closer to the springs of the Vevchanska River be prepared for the pleasent freshnes created by the vegetation and the cold water. As you are entering the gate at the spring area excitement grows. Just relax and enjoy the nature. It's like a picnic area perfectly arranged by the locals for your full experience. (Symbolic ticket entrance of 50 cents.) Don't forget to take photographies of this natural phenomenon. I especially like taking photographies of the many wooden bridges covered with ivy. This year because of the big amount of snow and rains much more water is coming out from everywhere. Even from this cave on the next photo. This used to be one of the main springs, but it was almost dry last year. This year it is at its fullest capacity. I could stay there for hours letting the sound of the waterfalls chase away all of my worries. It's like walking through a fairytale. This green paradise is enriched with the sounds of the water and birds, the smell of the herbs and flowers. If you find yourself there in late spring check out the wild strawberries and experience the sweet taste of paradise. Give yourself time to stay longer in the Village and try the traditional specialties in the local restaurants. Most of the ingredients are local, starting from the homemade bread with the flour from the local watermill, homemade cheese, meat, wine, fruit, and vegetables from their own gardens.
Vevchani is also known because of the Vevchani Carnival, celebrating the "Old New Year" (New year according to the old callendar) on 13 and 14 of January each year. Expect a post about the carnival in January.
I hope you will have an opportunity to visit this amazing village. No matter if it's in winter for the carnival, or through the year, spend at least half of the day, try the local food, walk to the springs and meet the locals.
This place looks so beautiful. We've been interested in travelling to Macedonia for a long time and this has renewed my excitement! Thanks for sharing and we will definitely be going there soon!
What a really cute little village! The greenery is so lush and the waterfalls are lovely! Thanks for sharing!
Одлично презентирано. Да имаше уште една фотка плус од вевчанскиот карневал уште поубаво ќе беше. Не пречи да има надоплонување на слики. Некои факти како на пример тоа околу пасошот и јас не ги знаев, благодарам.
So green — that surprised me about Macedonia. Love that old stone building in the first photo!


Welcome to the Pheasey Park Farm Primary School Web-site. The purpose of this site is to provide up-to-date information and news regarding the goings on of our school, both inside and out of class time. It also intends to serve as an interactive tool and resource for learning; a vehicle for teachers to share good practice, and allow children to publish and display their own work freely to a worldwide audience.


Under-promise and over-deliver. Agents do the opposite in their messages. Just read the homes magazines. You would think that every agent is really 'number one in service", or "provides great service", or "excellence in action". It's not believable to the client. And, by over-promising, agents are setting themselves up for a fall.
2. Use lots of white space. Agents have too many messages on their business cards and signs. Just try reading one of those for sales signs going thirty miles an hour! Remember, clean and clear. Get some graphic artist assistance.
3. Slogans are passé unless they're dynamite. You know the Nike slogan. What's Reebok's? Yet, Reebok has spent millions of dollars to get us to recognize it. You're not a simple product. Don't get 'sloganitis'.
4. Frequency is more important than reach. One big ad in a newspaper once makes little or no impact. It takes frequent repetitions to create remembrance in the client's mind. Don't start unless you commit to frequency over time. Narrow your field and become known! One long blog once inawhile is not effective. You have to blog at least 2 times per week to start to have memorable impact. Frequency is the key, along with consistency.
5. Work your best market, not your worst! Who's your best market? The people you just sold. Make a marketing plan to communicate frequently with it.
6. Differentiate, differentiate, differentiate. An-all promising slogan won't make it. Develop unique themes that communicate your value to clients and customers, and run those themes through all your promotional pieces and verbal communication. They can't discover your great skills unless you tell and show them!
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and also get about 50 vials of water.
1: Ok, now you have some herbs in your patch.
pick them and clean them.That will gain you a little herblore exp.
2:Use the clean herb on the vial of water.
depending on the herb the potion will also vary.
Ok... now you have started herblore and farming.
 To get 99 farming it takes a little more than an hour,
 and herblore will take about the same, maybe a little faster. Tell me how to add pictures and i will add them.


Ken Ham's Blog: Do Embryo Adoptions "Give Too Much Personhood to the Embryo"?
We should celebrate snowflake adoptions and the couples who are willing to rescue those babies and welcome them into their family. Every child is precious, made in God's image, and deserving of life.


I ask your forgiveness for using this platform to express a personal memory. May I take just a moment to reminisce? My dad was an amazing person. I loved being with him. My days were always better when he was a part of them. Whether we were working or playing or doing nothing particular at all, life was always sweeter, kinder, and highly-improved when my dad was included.
Volumes have been written about the characteristics espoused in my dad. I could elaborate on these qualities in perpetuity. He was simple, humble, and a man of integrity—a man without guile.
He would come to our homes and immediately begin visiting with us and celebrating our families. Soon he would ask us how he could help and would start looking for ways to contribute. Changing a light fixture, pruning a tree, replacing the disposal or fixing some other bothersome plumbing problem, my dad could do it all. These are just small examples. My dad would help remodel a bathroom, construct an addition, build and roof a home, as well as other tasks—large and small—because he loved us and wanted to make life better for all of us in the family. But it didn't stop there. My father was known in the community as somebody others could count on, able to assist when needed, and always willing.
His words were comforting, wise, and highly valued. I cherish his personal history today. Much has been written about his legacy and the most important work he ever achieved in this life, which was easily determined to be his family. He was definitely a talented and loving man. But he was only a man. In worldly terms, recognition never interested him. Yes, he was a simple man and my hero.
Yet if my father warranted the love, appreciation, and admiration that he received, and if his character was to reach out to others (particularly his children and posterity) with affection, kindness, guidance, and help—then how is it that our Heavenly Father would not regularly and efficiently guide, love, and improve the lives of His children as well? Of course He would. But there is one big difference: our Heavenly Father is the God of Heaven and Earth. He is the Creator of all things in the universe—galaxies without end. All things are in His hands, and He has the ability and wherewithal to turn all things to our good.
Indeed, our Father in Heaven is involved in our lives though prophets, commandments, scripture, and ongoing revelation in our behalf today, yesterday, and tomorrow throughout our journey here on earth.
That is a fair question, and it is not the first time it has been asked. Maybe you have heard others articulate similar sentiments. I think at one time or another, we have all heard these types of concerns. There are many ways and means that our Father guides us. One of the great things about the scriptures is that they include His direction and the answers to all of our questions—sometimes directly and other times indirectly.
It just so happens that this particular question was addressed directly on multiple occasions. We will look at just one in the Book of Mormon, found in Alma 30.
The whole chapter is marvelous. For the purpose of this article, I will summarize the occasion in my own words, then pull a reference from some specific verses.
Korihor was such a person that asked the very question I mentioned above. He said that "no man can know of anything which is to come," and he demeaned those who believed in Christ's promises. Korihor was articulate and convincing, and he ridiculed Christ, the Atonement, and the spirit of prophecy.
This was only the beginning. He mocked people's hope. He trampled under his feet the teachings of God and openly challenged the faithful followers of Christ. So what did they do? Probably the same thing that you or I would do in similar circumstances—these good people looked for help and brought Korihor before their leaders, which happened to be Alma at the time.
Korihor said that he did not, so Alma continued. Let's return to the evidence found in the scriptures.
42 Behold, I know that thou believest, but thou art possessed with a lying spirit, and ye have put off the Spirit of God that it may have no place in you; but the devil has power over you, and he doth carry you about, working devices that he may destroy the children of God.
43 And now Korihor said unto Alma: If thou wilt show me a sign, that I may be convinced that there is a God, yea, show unto me that he hath power, and then will I be convinced of the truth of thy words.
44 But Alma said unto him: Thou hast had signs enough; will ye tempt your God? Will ye say, Show unto me a sign, when ye have the testimony of all these thy brethren, and also all the holy prophets? The scriptures are laid before thee, yea, and all things denote there is a God; yea, even the earth, and all things that are upon the face of it, yea, and its motion, yea, and also all the planets which move in their regular form do witness that there is a Supreme Creator.
45 And yet do ye go about, leading away the hearts of this people, testifying unto them there is no God? And yet will ye deny against all these witnesses? And he said: Yea, I will deny, except ye shall show me a sign.
Directly applicable to the cynics of our day, this experience is repeated numerous instances in our time. Disbelievers continue to ask for signs, even when evidence is so prolific that it seems obvious to followers of Christ. The promises have all been fulfilled. While I don't believe that Korihor was at all genuine in his questioning, I believe others today do have questions to which they sincerely want answers.
That is one reason the scriptures are so great. We can use them to receive the answers that we so badly need. It all comes down to doing the same thing that Alma did. He stayed true to what he knew was right and followed the Spirit when faced with what seemed like overwhelming questions.
So how can we apply Alma's words when there are so many naysayers that seem to upset our peace in Christ and his promises? What can we do? We can follow Christ and listen to and heed His appointed leaders.
I didn't forget. The conclusion of that experience is in the book, but even more importantly, the book is tangible evidence for us today about why it is so important to learn of and follow Jesus Christ.
You want the answer to life's challenges? They are in the book, too.
Future articles will talk about more heroes of mine from the Book of Mormon and how their decision to follow Christ and keep his commandments resulted in great outcomes.
We'll discuss more heroes next week.
If you don't want to wait, remember, it is all in the book.


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Juan de Aragón was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Zaragoza (1458–1475).

Biography
Juan de Aragón was born in Spain in 1439, the illegitimate son of John II of Aragon.
On 30 June 1458, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Callixtus III as Archbishop of Zaragoza.
He served as Archbishop of Zaragoza until his death on 19 November 1475.

While bishop, he was the principal consecrator of Pedro Baldó, Bishop of Segorbe-Albarracin (1461); and Jaime Perez de Valencia, Titular Bishop of Christopolis and Auxiliary Bishop of Valencia (1469).

References

External links and additional sources
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15th-century Roman Catholic bishops in the Kingdom of Aragon
Bishops appointed by Pope Callixtus III
1439 births
1475 deaths
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You can watch this week's Swarbrick on Sunday in full here.
Tensions in the Middle East intensify as Israel faces a challenge of policing within the state as well as fighting against Hamas in Gaza.
Benjamin Netanyahu's senior advisor Mark Regev spoke to LBC about how Israel are putting all efforts into protecting the civilian population of Gaza, as their bombing campaign against Hamas is stepped up.
Former Ambassador for the Palestinian Mission in the UK Manuel Hassassian told Tom however, that the international community must step up and stand for the Palestinian people as they come under siege.
Deputy Chair of the JCVI Professor Anthony Harnden revealed that Covid-19 vaccines could definitely protect the UK population as the Indian variant spreads.
Swarbrick on Sunday is live from LBC's Westminster studio every Sunday from 10am and you can watch it live on Global Player.


BIRMINGHAM, AL 7/29/2011 – The Taco Bell Truck, a mobile Taco Bell that drives around the country handing out free tacos at events, is visiting Alabama for the first time. The Taco Bell Truck, owned by Taco Bell Corp. and stationed in Southern California, is on a summer tour and will make appearances at three events in the Birmingham market between August 3rd and 6th.
On Wednesday, August 3rd, the Taco Bell Truck will be in Hueytown to feed Taco Bell Crunchy Tacos to members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Alabama participating in the club's sports' tournament. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Alabama is a long-time partner of Taco Bell and the recipient of grants totaling $60,000 over the past nine years.
The Taco Bell Truck will appear next at Regions Park Stadium at the August 5th Birmingham Barons game as part of Taco Bell Weekend at the Park. Barons' fans will be treated to a free Taco Bell Crunchy Taco following the first game of the home stand against the Jackson Generals.
The final appearance in Alabama will be on Saturday, August 6th at the Woodstock 5k at Anniston High School. There runners and spectators will enjoy Taco Bell Crunchy Tacos and Bean Burritos, a vegetarian option.
Tacala LLC, located in Birmingham, AL, is one of the largest franchise operators of Taco Bell restaurants in the nation with 160 restaurants in six states. For more information, please visit www.tacala.com or contact Courtney Wright.
Follow the Taco Bell Truck on twitter @TacoBellTruck for information about their current location.


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In a first of its kind US privacy law, California residents will be granted new online privacy protections under the recently passed California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018. In this webinar privacy experts Andrew Clearwater and Maayan Lattin dive into the details of what this new law means for California consumers and how it will impact the companies handling their data. They also discuss how it closely compares to the EU GDPR.


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The CCR Brisbane Healing Prayer Centre provides prayer ministry for those seeking healing in the physical, emotional and spiritual areas of their lives. This is a ministry of Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR) Brisbane and there are currently two locations given below. Prayer ministers are lay people who have received training in this ministry and who freely give of their time.
It is a ministry of compassion that relies on God's healing power. The sessions last approximately one hour, allowing sufficient time for the prayer recipient to share their story and for the prayer team to provide a deeper level of prayer in accordance with the discernment and guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Prayer ministry is by appointment only.
Jesus' ministry was one of compassion and healing, even at great risk to himself. We are called to continue His ministry to humanity.
There is no charge for a prayer appointment but donations are most welcome.


The weekly EIA Natural Gas Storage Report advised that there was an injection of 86Bcf (billion cubic feet) into Underground Storage for the week ending September 14th, 2018.
This is 5Bcf above the median forecast of a 81Bcf injection, the average prediction of sector analysts and traders in the Dow Jones Newswires weekly survey. The injection one year ago was 97Bcf and the 5-year average injection is 76Bcf. Storage is 672Bcf below last year for the same week and 586Bcf below the 5-year average. Working gas in storage stands at 2,722Bcf. Lower 48 production reached another all-time high over this past weekend.
As of 9:46AM CST, October 2018, (the prompt month) Natural Gas was trading at $2.92, +$0.07 from one week ago and the 1-Year Spread average was $2.79, +$0.02 from one week ago.
As of 9:47AM CST, October, 2018, (the prompt month) Light, Sweet Crude on the NYMEX was at $70.81, +$1.16 from one week ago.
US crude inventories decreased by 2.1 million barrels to 394.1 million barrels for the week ended September 14th, according to data released yesterday morning by the US Department of Energy. Traders in the Reuters poll projected a drop of 2.7 million barrels. Crude inventory fell for the 5th straight week. It has now dropped to its lowest level since early 2015.
U.S. Rotary Rigs drilling for natural gas were unchanged at 186 for the week of September 14th. The number of rigs currently drilling for Natural Gas was the same as last year's level of 103. US Rigs drilling for oil were +7 at 867. There are 118 more rigs targeting oil than last year. Canadian rigs were +22 at 226 for the week. Rigs targeting oil remain 82% of all US drilling activity.
U.S. sanctions crippling Iran oil exports: With nearly 50 days still to go before new U.S. oil sanctions against Iran officially take effect, Pres. Trump already has managed to crush Iran's oil exports, plunging +35% to 1.6M bbl/day from 2.5M just since April.
Oil accounts for nearly 80% of Iran's tax revenue, making it the country's economic lifeblood, and as oil exports have plunged, Iran's currency has plummeted 60%, pushing up inflation.
With early indications that European nations and Japan soon will stop buying Iranian crude altogether, analysts say the country's exports easily could drop by another 350K bbl/day by November to 1.3M; South Korea, a major importer of Iranian crude in the past, has not shipped any oil from Iran for 75 days.
Iran is not just losing customers for its crude, as under earlier sanctions, but also for condensate; total Iranian exports of condensate fell 40% in the first half of September from April to 175K bbl/day.
The AccuWeather 1-5 day Outlook forecasts above-normal temps for most of the US with the exception of part of the Southwest, New England, Southern Florida and the North, from Lake Michigan to Washington. The 6-10 Day Outlook shows the East and West at above normal Temps with the Central US at below-normal temps.
11-15 Day Outlook forecasts the Northeast and most of the Northern US at above-normal temperatures with normal temps for the Northwest and Western US. The balance of the country is projected at normal temps. The 30-day Outlook projects normal temps for most of the US with the exception of the Northeast and the balance of Far-Northern states, which are expected to be at above-normal temperatures.
The 90-Day Outlook shows normal temps for the entire country, with the exception of the Northeast, which is expected to be at above-normal temps.
The world's first hydrogen train is now in service; Two Coradia iLint trains have begun running a line in northern Germany: The world's first (and second) hydrogen-powered trains have entered service in northern Germany, marking the start of a new era for sustainable travel.
Two Coradia iLint trains, made by Alstom, have begun working the line between Cuxhaven and Buxtehude just west of Hamburg. Until now, the nearly 100km-long line has been serviced by diesel trains, but will now play host to near-silent engines.
Natural Gas prices have risen following Hurricane Florence, due mostly to pipeline damage in the East. We expect this trend to reverse itself over the next few weeks unless the weather prediction turns colder-than-normal for the next few months.
While the inventory report was higher than expected and 17Bcf higher than last week, it was still below last year's injection, causing a further deficit vs. 2017's inventory. Spot electricity prices have remained low in most markets.
It is very difficult to read which way Natural Gas prices will go over the next 30 days. They should drop, as the "shoulder months" usually mean less usage. Additionally, the US is at all-time highs in Natural Gas production. There has also been demand destruction due to the hurricane. That said, increases in LNG shipments and pipeline limitations could send prices up this fall. We will continue to carefully monitor the market.


As the award-winning quarterly journal of GIA, Gems & Gemology publishes the latest peer-reviewed research on diamonds, colored stones, and other gem materials. These guidelines provide essential information for authors submitting manuscripts for possible publication in Gems & Gemology.
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Balfour I. (2000) Famous Diamonds. Christie, Manson & Woods Ltd., London.
Renfro N., Koivula J.I., Wang W, Roskin G. (2010) Synthetic gem materials in the 2000s: A decade in review. G&G, Vol. 46, No. 4, pp. 260-273, doi:10.5741/GEMS.46.4.260.
Levinson A.A. (1998) Diamond sources and their discovery. In G. Harlow, Ed., The Nature of Diamonds. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK, pp. 72-104.
Special report on red feldspar, Part 2 (2011) News from Research, www.gia.edu/research- resources/news-from-research/special-issue2 homepage.html, Aug. 1.
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What is the Gmdn code?
1 What is the Gmdn code?
1.1 Is Gmdn same as GTIN?
1.1.1 What is a basic UDI?
2 How do I find my UDI?
2.1 What does GMDN stand for in medical category?
2.1.1 How to get the GMDN code for your product?
Global Medical Device Nomenclature
The Global Medical Device Nomenclature (GMDN) is a list of generic names used to identify all medical device products. Such products include those used in the diagnosis, prevention, monitoring, treatment or alleviation of disease or injury in humans.
What is a Gmdn descriptor?
Global Medical Device Nomenclature (GMDN) is a system of internationally agreed generic descriptors used to identify all medical device products. This nomenclature is a naming system for products which include those used for the diagnosis, prevention, monitoring, treatment or alleviation of disease or injury in humans.
How do I find my Gmdn code?
To find the GMDN Code, please login to your GMDN account, enter the full Term Name into the Search box and follow the on-screen instructions.
Is Gmdn same as GTIN?
What is GMDN? The Global Medical Device Nomenclature (GMDN) is a system of internationally agreed terms used to identify medical devices….
UDI Unique Device Identification
GS1 Standards Product Identification
DI Device Identifier (DI) GTIN Global Trade Item Number (01)
Are Gmdn codes free?
On 1st of April, the GMDN Agency responsible for the Global Medical Device Nomenclature (GMDN) announced to allow users to freely obtain GMDN Terms and Codes and to get free help on their Term selection.
What is the UDI number?
A UDI is a unique numeric or alphanumeric identification code assigned to medical devices by the labeler (e.g., manufacturer) of the device. A UDI typically includes two segments: a "device identifier" (DI) and a "production identifier" (PI).
What is a basic UDI?
The Basic UDI-DI is the main key in the database and relevant documentation (e.g. certificates, declaration of conformity, technical documentation and summary of safety and clinical performance) to connect devices with same intended purpose, risk class and essential design and manufacturing characteristics.
What is a Umdns code?
A code which identifies a healthcare asset in the Universal Medical Device Nomenclature System™ (UMDNS) which is a standard international nomenclature and computer coding system for medical devices.
What is a CND code?
The CND nomenclature was initially published in 2007 for the registration of Medical Devices in the Italian national database hosted by the Italian Ministry of Health. The CND classification categorizes the devices by intended use and/or anatomical-functional location. An alphanumeric code is assigned to each device.
How do I find my UDI?
The UDI information is printed on a label that is affixed to the physical hardware device, and it is also stored electronically on the device in order to facilitate remote retrieval.
How do I get a UDI?
To develop a UDI, device labelers must contact one of the issuing agencies accredited by the FDA. See Contact an FDA-Accredited Issuing Agency for details.
How many digits is UDI?
14 digits
The UDI code is separated into three sections: 01 for GTIN, 17 for Expiration date and 21 for product serial number: GTIN section (01) – made up of 14 digits. The first digit is a packaging level code and is always 0 for LifeNet Health.
What does GMDN stand for in medical category?
What are the collective terms used in GMDN?
Collective Terms GMDN uses Collective Terms to provide: Better navigation with variable hierarchies Compare common features: Materials (Inert, Latex, Animal) Invasiveness (Internal / External) Sterility (Supplied Sterile / non-sterile) Use Frequency (Single Use / Reusable) Powered by (mains, battery, air, etc.) Flexible to meet future needs 15
Who is responsible for identifying global medical device nomenclature?
The GMDN Agency is responsible for the Global Medical Device Nomenclature (GMDN) used to identify medical devices. 25 Aug 2021 – Dear Customers, due to a UK public holiday our customer services office will be closed on Monday 30th August 2021.
How to get the GMDN code for your product?
To get the GMDN Codes for your product follow these three easy steps: Join the GMDN Agency online. Use our powerful search tools to find the right GMDN Term for each of your devices. Reveal the GMDN Code and give it to your customer.
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PHOTO CAPTIONS: 1-5. Andre and me, as well as millions others, pose with the Cristo statue, 6-7. Cristo souvenirs, 8-9. Friends in high places, 10-12. Friends at Ipanema Beach, 13. Famous walkway at Copacabana beach, 14-15. End of the day, 16-17. More beach shots. Who can resist?
Friday, Jan. 4, 2008: I wish I could say we're splurging on a $60 hotel room, but actually it's the cheapest thing we could find here in sweltering (100 degree F), overcrowded, over-priced Ipanema. It's like Miami Beach during Spring Break, only hotter.
After trudging all around the area, only to find everything fully booked, we finally resigned ourselves to a prison cell room with a bunk bed, dresser and two noisy fans. We had to sweep the sandy floor and put on the sheets ourselves. The bathroom with cold water is one floor down. If we wanted hot water – as if! – that's available on the first floor. The guy couldn't find the neighbor's Wi-Fi password for my laptop, so luckily there's a computer for everyone to share in the "lobby." After inquiring several times about a key to lock our room, we finally gave up, so I've been wearing my money belt and carrying my laptop and cameras everywhere I go.
Grouchy Andre claimed Rio was all my idea. However, I clearly remember him saying he wanted his picture with the famous Cristo statue. I would have liked to fly from Buenos Aires to Salvador de Bahia, the most interesting and most African part of Brazil, according to my traveler friends. But when I looked up the flights, Salvador was twice the price of Rio. The bus would have been cheaper, but it takes 45 hours to Rio and another 24 to Salvador.
So here we are. Actually, once we both calmed down, and the temperature dropped slightly, we enjoyed walking along the famous Ipanema Beach. The women are world-class gorgeous and the bathing suits skimpy. Supposedly, the same word in Portuguese means bikini and dental floss. I remember a song from my childhood that goes: "She wore an itsy-bitsy teeny-weeny yellow polka-dot bikini for the first time in history." Well, you won't catch me in one of those, even in Rio. Sorry, guys.
Andre had a hard time remembering the names of the beaches, Ipanema and Copacabana, but again, a song came to my mind: "Tall and tan and young and lovely, the girl from Ipanema goes walking and when she passes, each guy she passes goes, 'Ahhh.'" I was even going "Ahhh" myself.
Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008: Of course, we had to visit the famous Christ statue overlooking the city. According to the guidebook, he's spreading his arms as if he's about to dive into the bay. We had to wait an hour-and-a-half and pay $20 each for a round-trip ticket on the train/trolley to the hilltop, but it was well worth it. I especially loved watching all the people pose for photos, many with their arms outstretched, as if they were ready to dive into the bay as well.
Just our luck, the day was foggy and misty with absolutely no view of the city or water below. But good news, the heat had backed down to a comfortable 80 degrees., a bit cooler than the night before. The tram reminded me of the one to Victorian Peak in Hong Kong that Maya and I rode together, so I sprinkled some of her ashes out the window as we passed the Jardim Mil Flores, Garden of 1000 Flowers.
Afterwards, Andre and I walked the entire length of Copacabana, definitely one of the world's longest stretches of white sandy beach. Even though it wasn't as hot as the day before, the beach was packed with families, couples, kids, and vendors. We bought coconut juice, a skewer of BBQ shrimp, something they call tapioca that has no resemblance to pudding, and homemade mango ice pops. Who needs lunch?
Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008: We went to a big arts & crafts fair in the plaza. Some of the items reminded me of street fairs in Santa Cruz. But there were also lots of Rio souvenirs. And of course we had to buy some, despite the high prices -- a Kaká (don't laugh. He's probably the best Brazilian soccer player today) t-shirt for Andre's little nephew Joel; a safari hat with the Brazilian flag on it for Andre and he actually wears it; 2 picture frames with "Maya Angela" written in colorful letters, one for me, one for Daniel; a sarong of the Brazilian flag which we've been using as a beach towel; and a little handmade purse I couldn't resist.
We walked over to Ipanema Beach again and I decided to go into the water. Andre listened to his iPod and watched our stuff while I went back and forth between the ocean and the trash can. I fished out all kinds of garbage, including a ton of plastic bags, candy wrappers, milk cartons, two aerosol cans, and the door to a dorm fridge. Andre asked me if I thought I could clean the whole ocean. No, but I like to do my little bit.
Suddenly I remembered my money belt, which unfortunately, was still around my waist. We laid out the travelers' checks, cash from several countries, yellow fever certificate, and passport in the sun to dry. All were salvaged by some miracle.
We discovered a nice buffet next door to our hostel for our last meal in Rio. Like so many in Brazil, they weigh your plate after you pick out what you want and charge you accordingly. I like that better than normal buffets which encourage overeating. I even had some tofu and sushi. Andre likes Brazilian food because it reminds him of Haitian food. The two cultures are very close, with their African roots.


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Q: Regular expression takes bounds into group I want to group some characters between special symbol bounds, but this bounds are involved into group. It is not connected with greedy and reluctant quantifier.
String str1 = "#162xd14a#";
Matcher matcher = Pattern.compile("#(.*?)#").matcher(str1);
if (matcher.matches()) {
    for (int i = 0; i < matcher.groupCount(); i++) {
        System.out.println(matcher.group(i));
    }
}

Result:
#162xd14a#

But i expected:
162xd14a

A: From the official tutorial about Capturing Groups:

There is also a special group, group 0, which always represents the entire expression. This group is not included in the total reported by groupCount.

In the context of your example:

*

*Group 0 contains the entire matched string, #162xd14a#

*Group 1 contains the first (and only) matched group: 162xd14a

*You have one group in your regex, therefore groupCount() returns 1

*The loop stops before reaching group 1, because of the < condition
You probably want to change the loop condition to <= instead of <:
for (int i = 0; i <= matcher.groupCount(); i++) {
    System.out.println(matcher.group(i));
}

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