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The Virginia B. Andes Volunteer Community Clinic Receives Grant from Direct Relief and the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics
September 2018: The Virginia B. Andes Volunteer Community Clinic was among 20 recipients awarded a grant from Direct Relief and the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC). Over $1.8 Million was awarded through this grant program to support Free and Charitable Clinics in Florida and Texas that were affected last year by Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma.
These grants were distributed through the Hurricane Community Health Fund, which was set up by Direct Relief in the aftermath of the Hurricanes to be used solely for the benefit of hurricane-affected communities and people – particularly those who have low incomes, lack insurance, and are among the most vulnerable residents.
"Recovery from major disasters continues long after the headlines disappear," said Damon Taugher, Director of U.S. Programs for Direct Relief. "With the start of the 2018 hurricane season just days away, many communities are still healing from 2017's devastating storms. Direct Relief's hope with this latest round of funding is that free clinics will not only be able to repair and recover from past emergencies but become more resilient to disasters in the future."
"The NAFC is proud to partner with Direct Relief to provide much needed funds to Free and Charitable Clinics that were and continue to be impacted by the devastating effects of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma," said Nicole Lamoureux, NAFC President & CEO. "In communities throughout the country, Free and Charitable Clinics are among the first health care responders, both in everyday life as well as in the face of disasters. This funding will assist member organizations as they continue to rebuild, recover lost supplies and medication and most importantly allow them to continue and expand providing care to their patients and communities, many of whom are still dealing with the aftermath of these storms."
Grants from the Hurricane Community Health Fund are being distributed to Free and Charitable Clinics to support continued recovery efforts, to recoup expenses and/or reinforce emergency preparedness efforts related to the hurricanes which will allow for the continuity of crucial life-saving care to those most vulnerable in their communities.
The Virginia B. Andes Volunteer Community Clinic received a $50,000 grant to support staff lost wages and the purchase of a generator for the facility.


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Death and injury trail Heart Across America…
Death and injury trail Heart Across America cyclists
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PUBLISHED: June 12, 2015 at 2:04 pm | UPDATED: April 21, 2018 at 2:54 am
Stroke survivor Sean Maloney's Heart Across America team of cyclists is nearing the finish line in New York City despite the devastating death of one cyclist and a fall that seriously injured Maloney.
A top-level Intel executive who was sidelined by a stroke in 2010, Maloney organized the 5,000-mile cross-country bike ride to raise awareness of stroke dangers and how to avoid them.
They started from Palo Alto on March 22, but Maloney fell off his bike 100 miles east of San Diego on April 5, and spent the next six weeks recovering from a broken hip and dislocated shoulder.
That was followed on April 25 by the sudden death of teammate Don Brennen. a 60-year-old retired AT&T database adminstrator from Pleasanton.
Brennen died April 25 in his sleep in in Jacksboro, Tex., near Dallas. The cause of his death was a possible heart attack with Type 1 diabetes as a contributing factor, according to his wife, Andrea.
"He took good control of himself" she said. "He had a test kit with him when he rode his bike, and checked his blood sugar before, during and after cycling. Being a Type 1 diabetic for the last 21 years, he always thought he wouldn't live long."
There were doubts about continuing the ride but she and her daughter Amy told the remaining team members they should keep going because that's what he would have wanted.
"It was a rough time for all of us," his daughter said. "They were not sure if the ride should go on, and if it did, in what form. My mom and I were convinced that my dad would want it to go on."
Amy Brennen said her father was "amazingly physically active, whether cycling or wind surfing. It was far too early to go But I don't think he'd ever been happier. He was calling this the ride of a lifetime and was having a great time."
The remaining riders soldiered on, occasionally joined by others.
"At first, I didn't know if I could do it," said Brennen's teammate and brother-in-law David Fisch. "But as we rode, we realized it was the right thing to do."
The team is scheduled to complete its odyssey Sunday at 11 a.m. in New York City. Maloney is traveling in a van and may ride the final mile on a special bike. Andrea Brennen will join in the final lap.
The cyclists chose a meandering route across the U.S. Executives from Acer, Asus, eBay, Intel and HP supported them with 14 health and wellness events in 14 states.
Dell founder and CEO Michael Dell appeared with the team in Austin, writing a check for $100,000 to the American Heart Association.
Two days after the team arrives, the American Heart Association will hold its 100th anniversary Heart Ball in New York City, where Maloney is to be honored.
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Listen: Cults: "I Can Hardly Make You Mine"
New York bubblegum indie pop act Cults release a new LP, Static, October 15 through Columbia, following their 2011 full-length debut. The band teased two tracks from the LP in a teaser earlier this summer, but now they've shared a full one: "I Can Hardly Make You Mine", via NPR Music.
After the track, watch Cults play "You Know What I Mean" at the 2012 Pitchfork Music Festival.


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Camila Cabello opens up about the "vicious cycle" of social mediaCamila Cabello opens up about the "vicious cycle" of social media
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Camila Cabello opened up about the "vicious cycle" of social media.
Speaking to Cosmopolitan UK, the "Bam Bam" singer boasts about 90 million followers across Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. While she loves interacting with her fans, she also comes across upsetting content that makes her leave the platform.
"If I see something that hurts my feelings, I'll just violently delete my apps," she admitted. "And then I'll miss Instagram and TikTok and I'll redownload them again, and then it's just a vicious cycle that repeats over and over."
Camila has spoken out on hot-button topics like gun control, abortion, LGBTQ+ rights and more on social media, which has opened her up to bullying.
The Grammy nominee said she finds social media "interesting" because of the platform it provides her and the fact that it has both "good and bad" elements. Because of that, she now treats social media like a balancing act between fan interaction and her own mental health.
The "Havana" singer says she's putting herself first in other ways, such as finding ways to lead a more private life. One massive change is that Camila has stopped frequenting places where paparazzi can take unflattering photographs of her.
"I don't… put myself in vulnerable situations like that," she noted, adding, "It's fine, I don't feel like people are going to be interested in my body forever."
Camila says she is also keeping her relationships, romantic and non-romantic, separate from her professional life.
"They don't say older and wiser for no reason," she assured. "I'm more relaxed, at ease and sure of what I want. All the hell I experienced — whether it was in my mind, outside my mind, in little waves or big waves –taught me how to find the peace that I'm getting now."


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Infrastructure Development Training Programs for Critical HIV Research at Low-and Middle-Income Country Institutions (G11 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
Funding Opportunity PAR-19-285 from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts. The overall goal of the Fogarty International Center (FIC) HIV Research Training Program is to strengthen the scientific capacity of institutions in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to conduct HIV research on the evolving HIV epidemic in their countries. This FOA encourages collaborative applications from U.S. and LMIC institutions to support training to achieve technical, administration and financial management expertise required for one of the six research infrastructure functions considered critical to a successful high quality research environment: Research administration and management; Research integrity oversight; Ethical review of research for the protection of human subjects; Laboratory animal welfare oversight Health sciences library and information services; and Information and communications technology systems (ICT) for research Research infrastructure training programs will maximize previous investments and further strengthen the LMIC institution's research capabilities, and provide more accessible research infrastructure training opportunities to others in their own country and in other LMICs.
Fogarty HIV Research Training Program for Low-and Middle-Income Country Institutions (D43 Clinical Trial Optional)
Funding Opportunity PAR-19-283 from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts. The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to encourage applications for research training programs to strengthen the scientific capacity of institutions in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to conduct HIV research relevant to the evolving HIV epidemic in their country.
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Q: Combinations from a Single Table, Grouped By a Column Value I have a table of values:
+-----+-------+
| ID  | STATE |
+-----+-------+
|  1  |   AL  |
|  1  |   AZ  |
|  1  |   MI  |
|  2  |   TX  |
|  2  |   TN  |
|  2  |   MO  |
|  2  |   ND  |
And many, many more...

How do I write a query that generates all of the possible state combinations for each individual ID?  So the results are like:
+-----+-------------+
| ID  | COMBINATION |
+-----+-------------+
|  1  | AL, AZ      |
|  1  | AL, MI      |
|  1  | AZ, MI      |
|  1  | AL, AZ, MI  |
|  2  | TX, TN      |
|  2  | TX, MO      |
|  2  | TX, ND      |
|  2  | TN, MO      |
|  2  | TN, ND      |
  And so on...

Thanks for the help!
EDIT: Ravshan got me thinking that I do not want permutations but, bonus if the combination string is in alphabetical order.

A: You can do this using hierarchical queries - here's one using the old-style connect by:
WITH your_table AS (SELECT 1 ID, 'AL' state FROM dual UNION ALL
                    SELECT 1 ID, 'AZ' state FROM dual UNION ALL
                    SELECT 1 ID, 'MI' state FROM dual UNION ALL
                    SELECT 2 ID, 'TX' state FROM dual UNION ALL
                    SELECT 2 ID, 'TN' state FROM dual UNION ALL
                    SELECT 2 ID, 'MO' state FROM dual UNION ALL
                    SELECT 2 ID, 'ND' state FROM dual UNION ALL
                    SELECT 3 ID, 'OH' state FROM dual)
SELECT ID,
       state,
       ltrim(SYS_CONNECT_BY_PATH(state, ','), ',') combinations,
       LEVEL
FROM   (SELECT id,
               state,
               count(*) OVER (PARTITION BY id) state_cnt
        FROM your_table)
WHERE  state_cnt = 1
OR     (state_cnt > 1 AND LEVEL > 1)
CONNECT BY PRIOR ID = ID
           AND PRIOR state < state
           AND PRIOR sys_guid() IS NOT NULL;

        ID STATE COMBINATIONS      LEVEL
---------- ----- ------------ ----------
         1 AZ    AL,AZ                 2
         1 MI    AL,AZ,MI              3
         1 MI    AL,MI                 2
         1 MI    AZ,MI                 2
         2 TX    TN,TX                 2
         2 TX    MO,TX                 2
         2 TN    MO,TN                 2
         2 TX    MO,TN,TX              3
         2 ND    MO,ND                 2
         2 TX    MO,ND,TX              3
         2 TN    MO,ND,TN              3
         2 TX    MO,ND,TN,TX           4
         2 TX    ND,TX                 2
         2 TN    ND,TN                 2
         2 TX    ND,TN,TX              3
         3 OH    OH                    1

The prior sys_guid() is not null condition in the connect by clause is required to ensure we're looping over the correct rows (if you were to omit it, the result would contain many extra rows).
I've excluded rows with just a single state in the output - except if the id only listed a single state. You may or may not want to include single states in the output, in which case, you can remove the predicates entirely.

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Wealthier nations have an "ecological debt" they must pay back to poorer countries by ending food waste, cutting back on nonrenewable energy consumption and investing in sustainable development, Pope Francis said.
"The environment is a collective good" that everyone has the duty to protect – a duty that "demands an effective collaboration within the entire international community," he told a group of environment ministers from countries belonging to the European Union.
When it comes to formulating environmental policy and goals, leaders must take into account the principles of justice, solidarity and participation, he said during the 16 September meeting.
Greater justice, the pope said, means addressing "ecological debt," that is, the debt richer countries owe poorer countries because of the huge trade imbalances and "disproportionate use" of natural resources wealthier countries have created.
The pope encouraged countries to adopt a "circular economy," which considers the life cycle of finite resources and develops more self-sustaining methods of production and services.
Fighting ecological degradation must be linked to solidarity and fighting poverty, he said, because the poor are more vulnerable in a ravaged environment. This, too, would entail helping poorer communities access the technology and development they need, he said.
Lastly, there needs to be greater participation in the decision-making process so that people who are often marginalised can have a voice, he said.
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23 Year Old Student Who Killed 100 ISIS Militants Now Has A $1 Million Bounty On Her Head
Joanna Palani is a 23-year-old politics student from Denmark. She also happens to have a $1 million bounty on her head. Why? Because believe it or not, Joanna is thought to have killed over 100 ISIS militants while fighting alongside the Kurdish Peshmerga in Iraq and Syria.
Joanna, who is of Iranian-Kurdish ancestry, was born in a refugee camp in Ramadi, Iraq, following the first Gulf War. She first fired a gun at the age of nine, and she was still a teenager when, in 2014, she dropped out of college and left Copenhagen for Syria.
She wrote on Facebook that she was inspired "to fight for women's rights, for democracy – for the European values I learned as a Danish girl." She joined the ongoing uprising against the Syrian government in the wake of the Arab Spring, first fighting against the Assad regime and then against ISIS. She fought them in Kobane, a Syrian town on the border with Turkey, while fighting with the Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG), and she also helped to liberate Yazidi girls who were imprisoned as sex slaves while fighting alongside Peshmerga forces in Iraq.
Her actions came to the attention of the Danish authorities, who banned her from further travel to the region when she returned from fighting in September 2015. She was then locked up in Vestre Fængsel, Demark's largest prison, when it was discovered that she'd flouted her ban in order to travel to Qatar.
She spent 3 weeks behind bars before being released, and she's since had her passport confiscated. She believes she's seen as a terrorist in her own country, and she lives in hiding and changes her location constantly from fear of reprisal. "I am sorry for breaking the law but I had no choice in my mind at the time," she said. "Those I risked my life for, are now taking away my freedom. I did not expect to lose almost everything for fighting for our freedom and our safety."
"There's a $1 million reward on my head. It is possible for me to be captured and killed in these circumstances that I find myself in here in Denmark"
Joanna Palani was still a teenager when, in 2014, she dropped out of college and left Copenhagen to go and fight in Syria
She wrote on Facebook that she was inspired "to fight for women's rights, for democracy – for the European values I learned as a Danish girl"
She is thought to have killed over 100 ISIS militants while fighting alongside the Kurdish Peshmerga in Iraq and Syria
She also helped to liberate Yazidi girls who were imprisoned as sex slaves
"When we were preparing to liberate houses of ISIS sex slaves, we had this saying – one fighter goes to rescue but many fighters will come back out"
"As a sniper I could be on the front line for nine days at a time. You have to be very patient. You have to focus. You cannot lose concentration for one moment"
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One of the first things that come to your mind about planning a wedding is the cost. Let's face it. Your wedding is going to be romantic and dreamy, but it's also going to be expensive. Even if you decide to go no-frills, it's still going to cost you some good amount of money.
While traditionally the bride's family has to bear most of the financial costs associated with a wedding, many couples today share the cost of the wedding with both sets of parents and some even pay for their own wedding. This change could be attributed to the fact that couples now wait until they are financially stable to get married. Another reason could be that now there are easy and convenient options such as marriage loans available to cover marriage expenses without relying on family and friends for money.
Before we get into the budgeting tips for the groom's side, let's first find out what's the traditional wedding split is and who pays for what.
The traditional wedding split has been used in America for generations and it is the unwritten rule in wedding planning. Let's take a look at the traditional breakdown of wedding costs.
Parents contributing to the wedding is old school. But, having your family share the costs can actually keep your own costs down while you have the wedding of your dream.
Being self-sufficient to pay for your own wedding is an achievement in itself. That is if you are fast enough to save without delaying your wedding for a long time.
A credit card can be a great tool to finance your wedding if you are disciplined with your finances and responsible enough to pay it off immediately. Otherwise, a credit card is a debt trap.
It is now easy to get a personal loan for a wedding. It may work out to be the best option because it has a lower interest rate than a credit card.
If a wedding cake is a wedding necessity, you can cut costs by keeping it small and simple. Better still, you can ask a relative or a friend to make it.
Hiring a limo can be expensive. You can ask your friend to drive you in his or your car.
Don't go overboard with the guest list. Limit it to close friends and friends. Instead of booking a banquet hall, you can consider holding the rehearsal dinner at a private residence. Instead of hiring a caterer, you can have your family and friends cook. However, ensure that you do not put too much pressure on them.
Camping or hiking could be a good alternative to an overseas trip. Keep your honeymoon short. Set a budget beforehand before you set out on your honeymoon.
Choose a simple, undecorated band as a wedding ring for your bride.
Buying a new suit is comparatively cheaper than renting a tux and it looks just as smart. However, don't buy the first suit you like. Shop around and do a bit of compare and contrast. There is a good possibility that you'll find a similar suit at a much lower price. If you are really strapped for cash, consider renting a suit than buying one.
Remember, your wedding is going to be as expensive as you choose to make it. If you are willing the follow the budgeting tips mentioned above, you'll be left with enough money to spend on things that matter to you the most.


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John Wells (* 1. Juli 1817 in Johnstown, New York; † 30. Mai 1877 ebenda) war ein US-amerikanischer Jurist und Politiker. Zwischen 1851 und 1853 vertrat er den Bundesstaat New York im US-Repräsentantenhaus.

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John Wells wurde zwei Jahre nach dem Ende des Britisch-Amerikanischen Krieges in Johnstown im Fulton County geboren und wuchs dort auf. Er besuchte die Johnstown Academy und graduierte 1835 am Union College in Schenectady. Dann studierte er Jura. Seine Zulassung als Anwalt erhielt er 1839 und begann dann in Palmyra zu praktizieren. Er kehrte nach Johnstown zurück, wo er seine Tätigkeit als Anwalt fortsetzte. Man wählte ihn zum Richter im Fulton County – eine Stellung, die er vom Juni 1847 bis zu seinem Rücktritt im Dezember 1851 innehatte. Politisch gehörte er der Whig Party an.

Bei den Kongresswahlen des Jahres 1850 für den 32. Kongress wurde Wells im 16. Wahlbezirk von New York in das US-Repräsentantenhaus in Washington, D.C. gewählt, wo er am 4. März 1851 die Nachfolge von Hugh White antrat. Da er auf eine erneute Kandidatur im Jahr 1852 verzichtete, schied er nach dem 3. März 1853 aus dem Kongress aus.

Nach seiner Kongresszeit ging er wieder seiner Tätigkeit als Anwalt nach, widmete sich aber auch literarischem Schaffen. Am 30. Mai 1877 verstarb er in Johnstown und wurde auf dem gleichnamigen Friedhof beigesetzt.

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Do you ever step up to the keyboard and find yourself stuck on what kind of content you're going to produce today? Do you ever feel like you're writing about the same topics over and over again? Yeah, me too. That's why anytime I get stuck with the dreaded writer's block; I like to take a step back, look at what I've already spent my valuable time researching and creating content for and try to find ways to repurpose it so that my readers and followers will continue to find meaning.
In today's post, let's talk about content repurposing ideas to help keep that content flowing.
Before we get started, let's talk about the WHY. Finding new ways to recycle content you have already created has a lot of benefits. It helps you connect with a new audience, and you get to share your best material in a new way. It also maximizes your efforts. You put a lot of energy and time into creating any type of content. Shouldn't you get the most return on your investment? The following ten ideas will multiply your content creation efforts exponentially, extending the life of any content you produce.
Some may say that press releases are dead, or at the very least are on a steady decline. However, there is still value in repurposing newsworthy content into press release content. Why? Because some small business owners are forgoing the formality of a press release instead of a social media update or blog post, and that opens the door to help you stand out from your competitors. Yes, it's a backward concept using an old-school tactic in an ever-changing digital world, but it works.
Now, check out your content and determine what could be converted into a newsworthy piece. Just make sure to repurpose it in a way that is interesting, then add it to your website and share the link with local and national outlets.
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You can repurpose any text you have in your content library into audio content. Record it yourself using tools built-in on your computer, or you can hire a voice talent through online resources like Fiverr.com. Then you can publish that MP3 file as an audio-book, or use the next tip to reach your audience.
It can be tough to come up with new episode ideas for your podcast. Dust off your old blog posts, e-books, and YouTube videos and recording new podcast episodes become frustration-free.
Don't have a podcast? Maybe it's time to start one! Some recent research shows that 24% of Americans have listened to a podcast in the last month and continues to grow month-over-month. This content tactic could prove especially beneficial to consultants and advisors, who depend on personal brand for business growth. Plus, if your Podcast becomes successful, you could even sell advertising. Win-Win!
Wordstream published video content statistics late last year, and the numbers are staggering. They state that "marketers who use video grow revenue 49% faster than non-video users". Also, "video on a landing page can increase conversions by 80% or more." Need I say more?
So, we know video content is a necessity, but creation can be intimidating, right? But, doesn't have to be! There are a ton of online tools available to help convert text-based content into video content. One of my faves is Lumen5 (not affiliated) and I've recently discovered Promo.
You can repurpose just about any content you have into videos. Blog content, audio content, quick tips and resources. Another great benefit of video content is when they are hosted on sites like YouTube, you can get high page rank backlinks, and Google ranks videos higher in search results.
Have you ever hosted a seminar? Well, a webinar is the same thing, just online and you can repurpose all types of content into webinar topics. The great thing about webinars is they allow you to directly interact with your audience. They are also powerful revenue generators and list builders.
Content that converts well into webinars includes Q&A's, list posts, how-to posts, and eBooks.
Have a blog post with great stats? Pull them out and turn them into an infographic. Graphics almost always outperform simple text. Online graphic sites like Canva or PicMonkey make it easy, or if you don't know how to craft an infographic, head over to Fiverr.com and a graphic designer will handle the job for you for just $5.
Videos, text, and even audio files can be recycled as eBooks. An easy way to find enough content to create an eBook is to compile all your blog post topics into a document and organize based on themes. For example, if you're an electrician, you may have several posts on safety, tips, or seasonal situations. Combine under each topic and convert into an eBook that folks can download from your website. You can choose to form-gate or not (requiring a sign up to access).
There is a certain level of authority that is extended to authors of eBooks. When you turn your old content into an eBook, you position yourself as an authority in your field.
Question and answer sites like Quora provide unique outlets for your content. Perhaps you wrote a great blog post on how to make the perfect hard-boiled egg. Search question and answer sites for people seeking out that information and give it to them.
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Sometimes you just don't know what to send to your email subscribers (guilty!). By sharing relevant content that you have already created, not only can you get past writer's block, you can give that old blog post/audio file/infographic new life. This is especially useful with evergreen content and seasonally relevant content.
However, you should ALWAYS be mindful of your list. Don't just send anything old thing because you can. If you want to get super sophisticated, you can drill down who has clicked on what in past emails and categorize your list into groups, then only send content relevant to those specific topics.
Save your old content in PDF form. Then post it for free on any of the hundreds of PDF sharing sites on the web. This gets your message out, and also creates backlinks for your website or blog. They are great for SEO!
So, the next time you sit down to create content and find yourself stuck, take a look back and what you already have and get creative! Repurposing content isn't lazy; it's a SMART way to get more mileage out of the work you've already done.


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* Thomas Ott (Musikpädagoge) (* 1945), deutscher Musikpädagoge und Hochschullehrer
 Thomas Ott (Comiczeichner) (* 1966), Schweizer Comiczeichner
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Screening for oral cancer symptoms can be done in a routine check-up with our dentists. This can help address cancer at an earlier stage in hope of preventing it from spreading. Typically when abnormal tissue or cancer is found earlier, doctors are able to treat the cancer more effectively. Screening tests are conducted when no cancer symptoms are prevalent, and are used as a prevention measure.
At your dental checkup your dentist will check for signs of abnormal tissue. Regular screenings by a qualified medical or dental professional, combined with your own personal knowledge of the warning signs and symptoms, will allow its discovery in the earliest possible stages, when cure and survival are most likely.


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Allan M. Goldstein, Daniel P. Doody, Priscilla P. L. Chiu
Congenital Anomalies is a topic covered in the Pearson's General Thoracic.
Esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula is the most common developmental esophageal anomaly.
Esophageal atresia, with or without fistula, is a component of the VACTERL association.
Search for associated cardiac and renal anomalies is mandatory before surgery for esophageal atresia.
Most congenital esophageal anomalies can be surgically corrected with minimal morbidity and mortality.
Treatment of syndromic, long-gap atresia or complex laryngotracheoesophageal clefts is associated with prolonged hospitalization and significant morbidity.
Ideal operation for repair of long-gap esophageal atresia has not been established.
Goldstein, Allan M, et al. "Congenital Anomalies." Pearson's General Thoracic Surgery. STS Cardiothoracic Surgery E-Book, Chicago: Society of Thoracic Surgeons, 2020. STS Cardiothoracic Surgery, ebook.sts.org.
Goldstein AM, Doody DP, Priscilla P. L. Chiu . Congenital Anomalies. In: Darling GE, Baumgartner WA, Jacobs JP, eds. Pearson's General Thoracic Surgery. STS Cardiothoracic Surgery E-Book. Chicago: Society of Thoracic Surgeons; 2020. ebook.sts.org. Accessed January 31, 2023.
Goldstein, A. M., Doody, D. P., & Priscilla P. L. Chiu, . (2020). Congenital Anomalies. In Darling, G., Baumgartner, W., & Jacobs, J. (Eds.), Pearson's General Thoracic Surgery. STS Cardiothoracic Surgery E-Book. Chicago: Society of Thoracic Surgeons. ebook.sts.org
Goldstein AM, Doody DP, Priscilla P. L. Chiu . Congenital Anomalies [Internet]. In: Darling GE, Baumgartner WA, Jacobs JP, editors. Pearson's General Thoracic Surgery. STS Cardiothoracic Surgery E-Book. Chicago: Society of Thoracic Surgeons; 2020. [cited 2023 January 31]. Available from: ebook.sts.org.
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Q: Fresh install of OS X with AppStore version I want to make a fresh and clean installation of OS X Mountain Lion, all data should be erased.
I have already tried installing the OS in the "cmd+R" tool, but what it does is installing the OS X and keeping all data and programs.
How can I install and make a "factory reset" with mountain lion?

A: Burn Mountain Lion to a disk or USB.
Restart computer, hold down the option key when you hear the ring tone sound.
Select the disk/USB, after it loads open Applications->Disk Utilities from the top.
Select your HDD.
Go to partition and select 1 from the drop Volume Scheme, or however many you'd like.
Select Mac OS Extended (Journal).
Click Options and make sure it's selected for GUID.
When it finishes continue the Mountain Lion installer.
Since you already had OSX installed on your hard drive you may be able to just erase it and install as well. Either way the above method will definitely work.


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© 2015 Richard De Aragüés
LEXUS NX & WILL.I.AM
"Dope" was how will.i.am described the massive operation to construct a huge version of 'Guitar Hero' on an airfield outside Madrid. The entertainer and innovator was suitably 'psyched' by the laser tech on display for Richard and MLF's project for Lexus 'Amazing in motion'.
A team of sixty-five technicians worked for over seven days to build the rigging for the lights and motion sensitive lasers, designed by world-renowned designers Marshmallow Laser Feast (MLF) and Matthew Button, who had previously worked with the likes of Jay Z, Rhianna, Beyonce, Chemical Brothers, Cold Play and U2. The 3 Lexus cars then activated hundreds of motion and sound-sensitive lights that then trigger the notes in will.i.am's hit tune. In 6 days the Lexus viral received over 1,689,500 hits on YouTube.


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Microsoft Consumer Safety Index reveals impact of poor online safety behaviours in Singapore
Feb 11, 2014 | Singapore News Center
SINGAPORE, February 11, 2014 — In conjunction with international Safer Internet Day (SID), Microsoft has today released the results of the third annual Microsoft Computing Safety Index (MCSI). The MCSI survey measures the online safety behaviour of almost 10,500 consumers in 20 countries, including Singapore and the US, UK, Australia, China and India. The latest survey revealed that online trouble has resulted in an estimated US$23 billion in worldwide financial losses in 2013, with financial loss due to compromise of professional reputation being the most costly.
To support Safer Internet Day, Microsoft is also asking consumers to "Do 1 Thing" to stay safer online and commit to doing so on a new, interactive website, http://www.microsoft.com/saferonline. The new site allows Internet users around the world to share how they plan to avoid online risks, learn what other people are doing to help protect themselves and receive instant tips to enhance their digital lifestyle.
"The Internet is an integral part of our daily lives; we email to stay connected, share photos and videos, pay bills, and shop," said Ms Stephanie Hung, Director, Public Sector, Microsoft Singapore. "However, the very experiences that we love about the Internet sometimes put us at risk. The latest findings from the Microsoft Computing Safety Index reveal the impact of not taking proactive steps to protect ourselves can have significant repercussions both financially and professionally."
According to the MCSI survey, the annual worldwide impact of phishing and various forms of identity theft could be as high as US$5 billion, with the cost of repairing damage to peoples' online reputation higher yet at nearly US$6 billion, or an estimated average of US$632 per loss.
In Singapore, where 529 users were polled:
12 percent said they were victims of a phishing attack, losing on average US$158 or about S$200 (Global figures are 15 percent and US$158 respectively)
8 percent said their professional reputation had been compromised, costing on average US$552 or S$700 to repair (Global figures are 13 percent and US$535, respectively)
7 percent said they had suffered identity theft at an average cost of US$197 or S$250 (Global figures are 9 percent and US$218 respectively)
Yet despite such losses, only 42 percent said they limit what strangers see on social networks and the amount of personal information online, while 43 percent said they adjust their social network privacy settings. And, only 41 percent use a PIN (personal identification number) or password to lock their mobile device. While Singapore fared better compared to the global average figures, the results are still below the median mark, reflecting that the majority of those polled are still not exercising safer online habits.
Therefore, education and guidance about how to avoid online risks remain key and this is why Microsoft is asking people to "Do 1 Thing" today and make it part of their daily digital routine.
"We encourage you to visit our website and share the one thing you will do to help keep the Internet safer and more secure. Microsoft Singapore is dedicated to promoting responsible use of technology by sharing insights, resources and guidance with our government partners and consumers, to help people of all ages and abilities have a safer computing experience. We hope that you will participate in our "Do1Thing" campaign and be part of that positive change," Ms Hung said.
Internet users can make more informed decisions and help better protect their online activities by visiting www.microsoft.com/saferonline, which provides a range of hints, tips and guidance including the following:
Help guard your devices and online accounts. Use a unique four-digit PIN for mobile devices and strong passwords for online accounts.
Perform sensitive transactions over secured networks. This includes paying bills, banking or shopping. Don't share personal account information over "borrowed" or public Wi-Fi connections.
Take charge of your online reputation. Discover what information about you is on the Internet, periodically re-evaluate it, and remove unwanted or inaccurate content to cultivate an accurate, positive reputation.
Help protect your social circles. Use privacy settings to manage the information you share and with whom you share it. Be selective about what you post and accepting friends.
About the Microsoft Computing Safety Index survey
Now it its third year, the MCSI survey measures the online safety behavior of almost 10,500 consumers in 20 countries. The survey was conducted March through May 2013 and asked consumers to share their online experiences for the 12 months prior. Countries in the survey include Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Egypt, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Russia, Singapore, Spain, South Korea, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
For news about Microsoft in Singapore, join the conversation on Twitter. Follow us at @Microsoft_SG.
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Vologeses III (or II), (died ad 147, ?), one of the rival claimants to the throne of the Parthian king Pacorus II.
He first presented himself as the ruler of Parthia in 105/106 and seems to have been able to persist in his claim throughout the reign of Osroes (c. 109/110–c. 128/129). On the death of Osroes, Vologeses was able to overcome another rival, Mithradates IV, and to secure the greater part of the Parthian realm, which he ruled until his death.
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New Coordinator for Women's Resource Center
The Women's Resource Center at the University of Utah is pleased to announce ANGIE MAKOMENAW as its new violence against women coordinator. Makomenaw holds her Master of Criminal Justice from the University of Colorado in Denver and is greatly experienced in the field of domestic violence. Before joining the Women's Resource Center, Makomenaw was the Read More
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According to a recent study from the Yale Project on Climate Change, 40 percent of Americans believe there is major scientific disagreement as to whether global warming is real. Yet most climate scientists agree that global warming is happening, and has been for some time. Ever since researchers began examining the evidence that our planet is heating up-and that human activities are probably to blame-people have questioned that data, doubted the evidence and attacked the scientists who collect and explain it. Read More
U of U Bureau of Economic and Business Research Analyzes Census Data for Redistricting
Census data from Utah released is being analyzed closely by the University of Utah's Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR) because of its potential to reshape the state's political boundaries. The Census Bureau today also shipped local 2010 Census data to the governor and leadership of the state legislature in Utah. Read More
U of U Continues to Climb in World Ranking Based on Internet Footprint
With its strong Internet footprint and constant improvements to the accessibility of online information, the University of Utah (U of U) ranked 46th in the world in the latest Webometrics ranking just released. Authors of the "Ranking of World Universities" say their analysis is based on a school's Web presence and performance as well as its international visibility and impact. This year's result is an improvement of two spots over the year before. Read More
Linda K. Amos Award Recipient Announced
The University of Utah Presidential Commission on the Status of Women and the Women's Week celebration committee announced today that Susan Olson, associate vice president for faculty and professor in political science at the University of Utah, has been named as the recipient of the 2011 Linda K. Amos Award for Distinguished Service to Women. The award recognizes a female staff or faculty member who has selflessly given time and energy to improve the educational and/or working environment for women at the university. Read More


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magine - you are a superhero able to travel at the speed of light around Planet Earth – you whiz around the globe at close to 40 times a second. Lighter than air, you are filled with a sense of awe and wonder at how chemical molecules, light and optics appear to work together seamlessly in such a complex environment.
These concepts fascinated UCI alumnus Desiré Whitmore as an elementary student growing up in southern California. Although she is not yet circumnavigating the globe, today Desiré is a Chancellor's Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley where she is part of a team in the laboratories of Stephen Leone and Daniel Neumark. She and her colleagues are designing a next-generation laser instrument that will allow researchers to begin to accurately measure the speed of electrons travelling in solid materials. "By using light pulses to capture the motion of electrons we can begin to make some educated guesses on what is actually happening in these materials," Desiré notes.
While a doctoral candidate in the Chemical & Material Physics (ChaMP) program at UCIrvine, Desiré focused on light - optics and lasers - and their effects on different types of materials. "How molecules interact with light is a truly fascinating subject," she states.
The ChaMP program is designed to prepare M.S. and Ph.D. scientists for modern careers in Physical Sciences, where cross-disciplinary education with an emphasis on applications is in increasing demand. For graduate students with backgrounds in Chemistry, Physics, or Engineering, the program unifies physical and chemical approaches to the study of matter, through the applied science of modern materials.
As a graduate student, Desiré was very involved in student mentoring, including tutoring elementary children in after-school programs. UCI provided many opportunities to not only acquire knowledge in her areas of interest, but also enabled her to develop her love of teaching. "I love learning and I love teaching – being able to witness the discovery of a new idea in the eyes of a young student continues to be a transformational moment," she notes.
In addition to serving as a Teaching Assistant (TA) for several undergraduate and graduate-level Chemistry courses at UCI, Desiré worked with the Center for Applied Competitive Technologies (CACT) where she was instrumental in the planning, implementation and teaching of an Introduction to Optics course. With positive feedback from students, Desiré was invited to become an advisory committee member of the UCIrvine Extension Optical Engineering & Instrument Design Program.
During her graduate studies at UCI, Desiré received funding from the Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP) program as well as from Competitive Edge, the Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) Fellowship, the NSF Graduate Researcher Fellowship (NSF GRFP) and the Presidential Dissertation Year Fellowship.
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Beginner's guide to Bitcoin, cryptocurrency and NFTs
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SAN ANTONIO – You may have heard the word cryptocurrency — or crypto, for short — floating around in the current cultural moment. If not cryptocurrency, maybe Bitcoin, NFTs, Blockchains. Maybe you were introduced to Dogecoin during Elon Musk's recent Saturday Night Live appearance.
Any short, informal discussion of these concepts — whether a news segment, a conversation with a co-worker or a glowing testimonial on social media — likely left you with more questions than answers. Why would something completely intangible, separate from any government or bank, have any value? What can you buy with cryptocurrency, and why wouldn't you just use a normal currency? What if the power goes out?
In this episode of KSAT Explains, we're taking on the basics of cryptocurrency, answering questions around the origins, uses, security and future viability of this technology. But, in the end, it's up to you to decide whether cryptocurrency is just an Internet fad or the future of finance. (Watch the full episode in the video player above.)
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The "crypto" in cryptocurrency comes from cryptography, the art of writing or solving codes. Cryptography has always been a way to secure information, and cryptocurrency uses this principle as the backbone for securing transactions and ensuring authenticity. In fact, each individual unit of cryptocurrency is just an extremely long string of numbers.
Bitcoin is the first cryptocurrency. (Copyright 2021 by KSAT – All rights reserved.)
The first cryptocurrency — and likely the most well-known — is Bitcoin, created in 2008 by someone under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto, who has become a sort of deity in online communities focused on cryptocurrency. Nakamoto is even getting a statue in Budapest.
Hungary 🇭🇺 to become home of the first Satoshi Nakamoto, creator of Bitcoin, statue in the world.
Thanks to community funding, it will be a life-size bronze bust with a face of a mirror, meaning everyone will see their own face when standing infront of it.
"We are all Satoshi"
— Documenting Bitcoin 📄 (@DocumentingBTC) May 18, 2021
The first recorded use of Bitcoin in a purchase was a 2010 exchange of 10,000 coins for two Papa John's pizzas. Today, that purchase would be worth around $350 million. But, while it's an eye-catching statistic, why? Where does this value come from?
Conversations around why Bitcoin, or any other cryptocurrency, has value often quickly devolve into why any currency has value.
"The first and most important factor is acceptance. So for any currency to really work as a currency, it needs to basically be used for something," said Murtuza Jadliwala, an assistant professor at the University of Texas at San Antonio in the computer science department.
For cash-based systems around the globe known as "fiat currencies," such as the US dollar, the value is backed by a promise from the government. These currencies are obviously widely used and convenient — they are accepted by a large number of businesses, they are easy to carry around in your wallet and their value is largely stable.
(Graphic created by KSAT Producer Intern Jason Harward.) (KSAT)
Another monetary system is credit. In the context of the Internet, credit is a convenient way to make transactions online. However, one issue is privacy. Your bank and credit card company can see how you use your money, and security breaches can often leave your credit vulnerable to fraud.
So, a good way to think about cryptocurrency is cash for the Internet — anonymous, secure, easy to use. But, unlike fiat currency, there is no single person who decides the value. It is currently tied entirely to public opinion.
For supporters of the currency, this is actually a positive, as there is no entity to create more money and artificially cause inflation. In fact, there will only ever be a maximum of 21 million Bitcoin in circulation. But, it's hard to say this actually provides any stability — in fact, in the two weeks before we published this piece, Bitcoin lost more than a quarter of its value.
Another example of this volatility is the recent case of Dogecoin, a cryptocurrency that was explicitly made as a joke by its creator, a so-called "meme" coin. A few tweets from the eccentric entrepreneur Elon Musk, and the value of Dogecoin skyrocketed. Now moving between $0.40 and $0.60, the coin would have given early investors a return of around 14,000%. You would find it difficult to point to any asset throughout history with that kind of growth in such a short time.
This chart, from a report by Bank of America Global Research on Jan. 7, raised the question as to whether Bitcoin's price move represents the "mother of all bubbles." The chart looks to compare the climb in Bitcoin as an asset against other assets over the past few decades, such as the "Dot Com bubble" or the US Housing bubble that caused the Global Recession. (Copyright 2021 by KSAT – All rights reserved.)
By now, you probably have more questions than answers. So far, we've mentioned a few crypto buzzwords like blockchain, mining and NFT. But, what are these things? Let's dive in and take it on one at a time.
To understand what a blockchain is, it may be easier to begin from the problem it solves. If cryptocurrency is cash for the Internet, there has to be some way to make sure each individual unit is authentic and is actually owned by the person using it.
"At the end of the day, it's just a ledger," said Andrue Ferry, a cryptocurrency expert. "So every single time I send Bitcoin, that information, that transaction, that amount gets put into the Bitcoin blockchain."
Every transaction is permanently recorded on the blockchain using complex algorithms, run by miners who collect a small fee for their services. This makes it nearly impossible to use fake cryptocurrency or have your money stolen. In addition, the technology keeps both parties anonymous, making cryptocurrency preferable to credit for Internet purchases.
Miners run software on computers using an algorithm that is essentially double checking the random assortment of numbers assigned to a transaction. (Copyright 2021 by KSAT – All rights reserved.)
The technology has near-endless uses in business and cybersecurity, acting as an all-in-one bank and accountant. While it's difficult to list all of the possible uses, this article in the Harvard Business Review captures the immense potential this technology has to really harness the power of a virtual economy.
One word you may have heard in connection to cryptocurrency is mining. In this context, the term does not refer to digging into the ground and finding rare metals, though it is similar — an arduous computational process that rewards a miner with cryptocurrency.
"Usually these codes are hexadecimal and they're like two hundred digits long," Ferry said. "And you have to figure out each one of those as it goes down the line. And once you figure out a full piece of the code, you get rewarded with the crypto."
You may be wondering whether you could ever engage with cryptocurrency without years of experience with computer science. And, while that may be necessary to oversee blockchain transactions and mine for it directly, many applications allow you to easily purchase and trade cryptocurrency, such as Coinbase, Venmo, Cashapp, Robinhood and WeBull, just to name a few.
Producer Alex McCloud buying Dogecoin. (Copyright 2021 by KSAT – All rights reserved.)
One offshoot of this blockchain technology is something called a Non-Fungible Token, or NFT, which you have probably encountered, likely by laughing about someone paying a ludicrous amount of money for a digital asset.
Nyan Cat sold for about 300 Ethereum. (Copyright 2021 by KSAT – All rights reserved.)
Non-fungible, as is the name, means it can't be replaced. It is unique. Just as blockchain technology can prove authenticity and ownership of a cryptocurrency, NFTs can do the same thing with a photo, video or really anything. NFTs can be hosted on any blockchain, but the most popular one is Ethereum, the second most valuable cryptocurrency.
NFTs were first used for actual artwork in 2017, although the technology to create "colored coins," an early predecessor to the NFT, has been around since 2013. But, the NFT craze did not really start until the past year. This digital authenticity is allowing digital artists a new way to monetize their work.
It's also allowing sports leagues and celebrities to get in on the action. A Tim Duncan highlight sold for $33,000. An NFT of Twitter founder Jack Dorsey's first tweet sold for just under $3 million. A common question might be, how is this unique? A google search of Dorsey's first tweet would allow you to have the very same image on your device. However, users are paying for the one-of-a-kind authenticity, which can be proven on the blockchain.
If you find yourself asking why anyone would pay for exclusive ownership of a digital asset, you're not alone. Nobody really has a clear answer, and it seems it would get old as a party conversation pretty quickly.
Many steps of the processes related to cryptocurrency consume a lot of energy. Mining cryptocurrency, creating blockchains and recording transactions on the blockchains all take quite a bit of power.
Computers mine for hours to make a single transaction or mine a fraction of Bitcoin or Ethereum. In fact, some fossil fuel plants that had been closed due to lack of use have been re-opened by those seeking a power source to mine cryptocurrency.
Supporters of the technology argue that energy consumption is not unique to cryptocurrency — they point to the energy used in mining for rare metals as well as the less thought of energy consumption by physical banking. Despite a sizable portion of crypto mining using renewable energy, one of the obstacles to large-scale cryptocurrency use is how much energy each transaction uses compared to a credit card or cash transaction.
One of the co-founders of Ethereum recently announced that he is closing in on an update that would cut 99 percent of energy consumption, a move that could make energy concerns related to cryptocurrency transactions less widespread. Improvements such as these put into perspective the new and evolving nature of the technology.
At this early stage, it's probably incorrect to refer to cryptocurrency as a currency. Most people who buy crypto see it as an investment, similar to a stock or a precious metal.
"It's the same thing as buying silver or gold or stocks or bonds. You're basically just taking your fiat money, your dollars and putting it into something that hopefully will grow in value," said Alex Eaton, who has been mining Bitcoin and speaking about cryptocurrency for nearly a decade.
As with the unfortunate Papa John's buyer, it probably would not be smart to purchase everyday items with something that's set to increase exponentially. On the other hand, a business may be hesitant to accept the currency if it can lose nearly 30 percent of its value in just a few weeks.
Even more basic, many businesses don't have the back-end technology to perform the exchanges using blockchain technology. Although some large companies currently accept Bitcoin, such as Coca-Cola vending machines and Whole Foods, the vast majority of businesses don't feel the need.
"Most small companies and smaller merchants, they don't want to get into that unless there is a big payoff," Jadiwala said.
In the short term, without a shift in how businesses interact with it, cryptocurrency will likely remain a highly volatile investment. But proponents of the technology swear by its revolutionary potential. They imagine a future where cryptocurrency replaces fiat currency and blockchain replaces banks, accountants and corporate lawyers.
It's hard to say whether they're correct or crazy. But, if you find yourself in a conversation about cryptocurrency, hopefully this episode has given you enough background to understand what's going on.
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