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Friday Free Fiction for 7th March
March 7, 2008 Paul Raven
It's that time of week again, ladies and gents …
A fistful from Manybooks.net:
"Mizora: A Prophecy (A MSS. Found Among the Private Papers of the Princess Vera Zarovitch)" by Mary E. Bradley (1889 – old school to the max!)
"Adaptation" by Dallas McCord Reynolds
"Final Weapon" by Everett B. Cole
"Operation Haystack" by Frank Patrick Herbert (yes, that Frank Herbert)
Plus a bonus for any Dutch-speaking readers:
"20.000 Mijlen onder Zee: Oostelijk Halfrond" by Jules Verne
John Joseph Adams has released six stories from his Wastelands: Stories of the Apocalypse anthology, free to read at your leisure right here on the intarwebs:
"And the Deep Blue Sea" by Elizabeth Bear
"Bread and Bombs" by M. Rickert
"When Sysadmins Ruled the Earth" by Cory Doctorow
"The Last of the O-Forms" by James Van Pelt
"Still Life With Apocalypse" by Richard Kadrey
"Waiting for the Zephyr" by Tobias S. Buckell
Cosmos Magazine presents: "Untangling the Future" by Ingrid Banwell
From the Subterranean Press posse:
"Over at Subterranean Online, we're closing out the Winter 2008 issue in fine style, with The Voyage of the Proteus, a delightfully sardonic novelette from the acid dipped pen of Thomas M. Disch. As the limited edition of Voyage has already sold out, we wanted to share this tale of today and deep in the past with as many readers as possible. We'll be posting a new chapter every other weekday during March. Enjoy."
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Via John Joseph Adams and many other venues: Night Shade Books is releasing the entire text of Richard Kadrey's novel Butcher Bird: A Novel Of The Dominion as a DRM-free download, in a wide variety of formats.
"The world of Butcher Bird is one where angels and devils brawl in the streets, where the Black Clerks charged with keeping the Dominions in check have developed their own dark agenda, where the swordswoman known as Blind Shrike battles monsters in deadly combat, where a civil war has broken out in Hell, and where Spider Lee, an unassuming San Francisco tattoo artist, and his drinking buddy LuLu Garou, have been dropped right smack into the middle of the action.
Richard himself describes the book as "the Gnostic Gospels meets Wild at Heart." Butcher Bird is an odyssey that will take you from the San Francisco underground to decadent palaces to the very gates of Hell… and beyond!"
Crikey.
"Knock on Coffins" is the second instalment of the collaborative fiction project Shadow Unit; Elizabeth Bear took the duties on this one.
Occasional Futurismic contributor and all-round nice guy Jeremiah Tolbert has updated his online bibliography, which includes lots of stuff that's free to read.
Well, hark at Jonathan Lethem getting all posh and literary on us; he went and got "The King of Sentences" published in The New Yorker!
Paolo Bacigalupi is also in the mood for giving it away:
"I've added some sample stories under the PUMP SIX header. In addition to "The Tamarisk Hunter" I've also added the Hugo and Nebula nominee "The People of Sand and Slag" and just for grins, I also posted the Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award finalist "The Fluted Girl." That should give people enough of an idea about my writing to either love it or hate it."
From Mike Brotherton:
"My new novel Spider Star is officially released today … I've uploaded what I hope is very close to a final version of the prologue and first four chapters."
Via Uncle Nick, news on the latest edition of Clarkesworld Magazine:
"Stephen Dedman writes about Poe's teeth in "Teeth", and Ekaterina Sedia discusses the important issues of SUPER-SPERM and PARASITIC FETUSES in our science commentary Evolutionary Arms Race!"
Jay Lake's off at a writing workshop this weekend (lucky devil), but he dropped off another of his frequent freebies earlier in the week:
"The current installment in this series is my short story "The Angel's Daughter". At 1,200 words, this originally appeared in the August, 2004 issue of Realms of Fantasy, then reprinted in Fantasy: The Best of 2004. If you like the story, please consider subscribing to Realms of Fantasy."
Lise Andreasen from Copenhagen reappears with a story called "Supervision".
Jake Freivald wrote to tell us that there's a new edition of Flash Fiction OnLine, er, online.
It includes a piece from Jim Van Pelt, who as regular readers will know is someone whose writing advice I greatly respect. Naturally, he's shared his thoughts about (and links for resources concerning) flash fiction before, as it's a format he's very fond of.
Which brings us – by way of a segue that even Howard Stern would remove his hat for – to the Friday Flash Fictioneers!
It's another slow week for the triple-F crew for an assortment of reasons, but a few of us are still kicking out the jams – Justin Pickard's resolve is "Non-Perishable", and Gareth L Powell doesn't give a damn when "Life Goes Wrong". Meanwhile, yours truly is "Leaving Mars" – maybe I should hitch a ride on Neil Beynon's second "Elevator"?
And that would appear to be that for this week – a pretty decent haul, I reckon. Don't forget to drop us any tip-offs or blatant self-plugs that you may have by way of the Contact page. And in the interim – have a great weekend!
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Ayam Serama Eggs, Laying season perhaps?
I've retrieved these from the chicken coop in my backyard, in just two days I've obtained about 20 eggs. I put the rest in the fridge. I'm going to make boiled eggs for my breakfast, and prolly gave the rest to my neighbor.
I supposed this would keep the chicken population in check, I'm not going to hatch new chicks anymore, I've close to 30 chickens in my back yard now, If I let them hatch more chicks, then prolly "all of my backyard are belong to the chickens".
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I am interested in buying a pair of ayam Serama if any is available. You can contact me at [email protected]. Thank you.
I'm interested to purchase ayam serama eggs, pls let me know where can I get it….ple give me contact no and the address if possible, Thanks.


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Major upheaval ahead for home-owners affected by bypass route
BY CAROLINE WHELAN Galway Advertiser, Thu, May 14, 2015
Now that the exact route of the proposed Galway bypass has been identified, affected property owners at various locations across the city are still coming to terms with the fact their homes will have to be knocked to facilitate the road. Other property owners who will not be subject to demolition face the reality of living in extremely close proximity to a busy national artery.
Last Thursday 500 letters were sent out to notify people whose land or property lies within the preferred 150 metre corridor of the N6 Galway Transport Project. However this corridor will be substantially narrowed as the road itself will take up a width of between 25 and 50 metres depending on the location. Fourty one houses will need to be demolished if planning permission for the new road is granted while 10 more homes will be 'severely impacted'.
The area around the Headford Road is facing the biggest loss of property with 11 houses set to be demolished along this section while along the N59 Barna Road, eight houses need to be knocked to make way for the new route. Consultants revealed that nine houses in the Castlegar area are in the firing line for demolition - four on School Rd, two properties further up that road and three properties in nearby Bothar An Choiste.
The new road ties into the existing R336 at aroundabout junction approximately 2km west of Barna village and then proceeds north of the village towards Letteragh. This section connects the R336 and Connemara to the national road network. Barna village is bypassed meaning 10,000 vehicles which currently use the village will be transferred to the bypass. Three houses will be demolished on this section.
Section 2 provides connectivety to Knocknacarra - roundabouts are planned at the crossing point of the Barna to Moycullen Road and at the Ballymoneen Road. A dual-carrigeway is likely to commence from the townland of Letteragh with a junction to connect the N59. This will relieve the Seamas Quirke Road and it is hoped this move will take 5,000 vehicles off the Quincentenary Bridge. Currently 34,000 vehicles use the bridge on a daily basis. One house is being demolished on the Ballymoneen Rd.
The N6 travels over the N59 at Dangan through NUIG recreational lands. Two of the university's playing pitches are affected - a hurling pitch, and an area that had planning permission for a multi-surface pitch. Nine houses are being demolished to facilitate this section.
The N6 will cross the River Corrib via a new bridge which will be located near Menlo Castle. All parties involved in the planning of this new road have acknowledged that the River Corrib is a significant constraint and to get the city's traffic flow working again, another bridge crossing is needed.
To the east of the river, the N6 enters a tunnel at Lackagh quarry. This enables the road to avoid the priority habitat around Lough Corrib.
After exiting the tunnel section 5 links up with the N84 and the N17. Signalised junctions are provided to facilitate access to Parkmore and Ballybrit thus relieving the current Briarhill junction and relieving the bottleneck at Ballybrit Crescent.
Galway Racetrack is avoided, the road proceeds in a tunnel to the north of the course taking in the stable yard. The stables will be demolished to make way for the tunnel construction but will be rebuilt when it is completed.
The road will then turn south to connect to a large junction south of the existing Briarhill junction in the townland of Coolagh. Coolagh vilage itself is avoided. This will provide a clear exit to the western end of the M6. This will relieve the existing bottleneck at the roundabout where the M6 motorway currently ends.
The bypass cost has been estimated at €500 million and if planning permission is granted, it is hoped construction will begin in 2018 with 2020 being given as the current date for completion.
An extensive round of public consultation with affected property owners has now begun. This includes one-to-one meetings with home-owners and land-owners as well as public consultation days at the Westwood and Menlo Park hotels on May 25 and 26 respectively.
The 41 homeowners whose houses are in line for demolition will come under the realm of the CPO (compulsory purchase order ) process. They will receive the market value of their property and additional payments are also made for severance, and disturbance and injurious affection. Severance could be in the case of a farm which is being cut in half. The level of disturbance is accessed and quantified by the homeowner. The 10 owners whose homes are severely affected will also have the option of selling their properties.
Planners and representatives from ARUP Consulting Engineers believe the chosen route is the best possible option for Galway city. Project manager Eileen McCarthy said the road bypasses the city but it also serves the city. "It provides connectivity between east and west. There is a link to the N17, it provides access to Parkmore and Ballybrit which are two major employment hubs. On the west side, it connects Knocknacarra, and bypasses Barna while also providing connectivity to the village.''
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Back in the shadows, away from this foothold in my heart.
I will keep you there.
In the soul of despair, where light won't let you grow.
And dreams once blocked by fear.
I will set you free, on the darkest side of the moon.
Where everybody dies, because nobody tries.
I will lock you up in the same cell with loves from the past.
Their names, no longer synonymous with the future.
Their clutch, no longer grasping my neck.
On the words you fed me raw.
From lies within aged to perfection.
You are my weakness, but I can't love you anymore.
Tread fast, and don't leave anything behind.
In my mind, or at the nape of my neck.
And I will let go just as fast as I held on.


Today (Wednesday 15 April 2015) the High Court ruled that Gardaí failed to identify a victim of human trafficking, resulting in the imprisonment of a trafficked woman in Mountjoy for two and a half years.
Ms. P., a 54-year-old Vietnamese woman, was trafficked to Ireland and forced to work in a cannabis growhouse in west Dublin. On November 20th 2012, Gardaí raided the growhouse, which was locked from the outside with padlocks, and found Ms P. in a small bedroom adjacent to the rooms containing cannabis plants.
Gardaí subsequently failed to identify Ms P. as a victim of human trafficking. Ms P. has spent the past two and a half years in prison awaiting trial for a crime she was forced to commit.
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland (MRCI) conducted a full assessment of Ms P.'s case, found her to be a victim of trafficking, and appeared at the High Court as expert witnesses.
*DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL 2011/36/EU, of 5 April 2011, on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings and protecting its victims.


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Al Ansari Exchange to offer first-of-its-kind interactive 'On-the-Job' experience at 'Careers Show 2011'
Leading exchange house to provide visitors with professional career advice and job opportunities, Al Ansari Exchange the UAE's largest network exchange house that provides worldwide remittance and foreign exchange services, has confirmed its participation at the '11th Annual Careers Show 2011 Exhibition.' The event will be held from March 21 to March 23, 2011, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICE) and is considered to be a high-impact event that aims to provide talented UAE Nationals with the opportunity to meet directly with top recruiting companies and managers representing multinational companies. One of the main attractions of Al Ansari Exchange stand is an interactive booth that aims to offer participants and visitors a first-hand 'on the-job' experience, with career advice and access to potential job opportunities in line with its support for the UAE government's Emiratization program, which aims to provide local UAE nationals with employment opportunities that can help give them a good start in their chosen career paths.
"Careers Show 2011, which has become the Middle East region's premiere job fair exhibition, continues to provide UAE Nationals with key career opportunities by selecting the best qualified UAE nationals and matching them with the job that best suits them." said Rashed Ali Al Ansari, General Manager, Al Ansari Exchange. "During our participation in this year's event, Al Ansari Exchange will be providing a first-of-its-kind live interactive booth that will give participants and visitors the experience and feel of working at its branches. We will also be giving free career advice to visitors to help them hone their skills and expertise and enable them to build a professional future career."
Al Ansari Exchange has implemented many important Emiratization initiatives including select key training programs that target development of the skills and capabilities of Emirati citizens – training the new graduates in diverse areas of banking like Financial transactions and processes, Al Ansari Exchange products and their structure, the organizational structure, customer service, and internal relations between all the company's departments. The company also recently concluded its participation in the 'National Career Exhibition 2011', which took place from February 23 to 25, 2011 at the Sharjah Expo Centre — closing with more than 1,300 job employment requests.
"Our participation in this event embodies our vision to attract a large number of highly qualified UAE nationals and give them the opportunity to join us and build a successful career that meets their different aspirations. Al Ansari Exchange provides a unique integrated work environment that gives the new staff the opportunity to work with an integrated global team from over 30 countries around the world, which brings a wealth of global experience. We expect the recruitment of a higher numbers of UAE nationals this year since we have more than 100 branches across the UAE, which constitutes an attraction for its members as a result of the availability of employment opportunities near residence areas," concluded Rashed Ali Al Ansari.
Al Ansari Exchange donates AED 500,000 to 'Salam Beirut' Campaign
Inline with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, Al Ansari Exchange, the UAE-based foreign exchange and worldwide money transfer company, has announced its donation of half a million dirhams to support 'Salam Beirut', the campaign launched by her Highness Sheikha […]
Al Ansari Exchange Supports the Humanitarian Efforts of the Emirates Red Crescent with a Million Dirham Donation
Al Ansari Exchange, the UAE-based foreign exchange and worldwide money transfer company, has donated AED 1 Million to the Emirates Red Crescent, as part of the organization's charitable efforts to combat the coronavirus outbreak. The donation will go towards the Fund of the UAE: Homeland of Humanity Campaign. Mohammed Al Ansari, Chairman of Al Ansari […]
Al Ansari Exchange donates AED 1.2 million to provide 150,000 meals in support of the '10 Million Meals' campaign
Al Ansari Exchange, the UAE-based foreign exchange and worldwide money transfer company, has announced a donation of AED 1.2 million to the '10 Million Meals' campaign, the UAE's biggest food distribution drive that was launched in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The company's donation ensures the provision of more than 150,000 meals to help […]
Al Ansari Exchange announces 97.4 per cent customer happiness levels for 2019
Al Ansari Exchange, the UAE-based foreign exchange and worldwide money transfer company, posted a 97.4 customer satisfaction rating. The achievement demonstrates the company's success in maintaining the happiness of its customers through its diverse portfolio of innovative payment services and solutions that have been designed and developed to meet their expectations. The excellent customer happiness […]
Al Ansari Exchange donates AED 6 million to support the building of the 'Magdi Yacoub Global Heart Center' in Egypt
Al Ansari Exchange, the UAE-based foreign exchange and worldwide money transfer company, has announced that it will be donating AED 6 million to the 'Magdi Yacoub Global Heart Center,' an envisioned medical facility that aims to provide free-of-charge cardiac care and open-heart surgeries to the region's disadvantaged families, especially children, unable to afford treatment. This […]
Al Ansari Exchange participates in Dubai Care's Walk for Education 2020
Thirty employees from Al Ansari Exchange participated in the 'Walk for Education 2020' initiative, organized by Dubai Cares to help raise awareness about the importance of providing quality education for underprivileged children and young people in developing countries. This participation reflects Al Ansari Exchange's commitment to its corporate social responsibility and is part of the […]


Want rugged protective cases for your Galaxy Note 8? Explore this list of the best Samsung Galaxy Note 8 heavy duty cases.
Heavy-duty cases don't get easily damaged and therefore, they are suitable for hard physical work or can be used all the time by users. This is why Note 8 users prefer rugged cases that are tough in construction; normally, such cases are made of robust materials to endure daily wear and tear, and your Galaxy Note 8 is highly secure. If your job or business compels you to travel more and go to unfriendly places, you should buy some rugged phone cases that can protect your phone. Elegance of Note 8 will surely impress you, and you would like to protect it with the best Samsung Galaxy Note 8 heavy duty cases.
While shopping protective cases for Galaxy Note 8, check the features like material of the case, accessibility to all ports & controls, and shape of the case. Heavy duty cases are the best companion for those who love outdoor adventures; or if you tend to drop your phablet frequently, you need the best protection from military grade heavy duty cases for your Note 8. So, check this list of the top rated heavy duty cases for your new Samsung Galaxy Note 8.
Spigen is the obvious choice of any Note 8 user as the brand enjoys huge fan-following across the globe. Spigen has made accessories for almost all brands, and Spigen is now available for the Note 8. This heavy duty Note 8 case features dual layer protection supported by TPU body and PC back. Air cushion technology protects all four corners of your Note 8. Enjoy better accuracy with perfectly cut out controls, ports and buttons. A prominent feature is kickstand here; you would love to watch videos & YouTube channels on your Note 8.
Though this case is slim, it is included in this list of most protective cases for Note 8. This slim profile case boasts rugged heavy duty protection for your all new Samsung Galaxy Note 8. To ensure double protection, Caseology has combined TPU and PC material, and still has maintained slim construction. The button covers are responsive, hence, you can easily access all ports and controls on your Note 8. You can apply any third-party Note 8 screen protectors as the case is highly compatible.
It is a military grade drop tested case for your Note 8. You can trust the strength and quality of this case without any doubt. Taken from the Static Series of Zizo, this shockproof Note 8 case can disperse any impact caused by drops or shocks. Once you are impressed with Zizo's robust built, be prepared to get mesmerized by its slim design and chic colours. You can now express your unique style everywhere.
MoKo is one of the most popular brands of heavy duty cases. This piece is a real rugged beast for your Galaxy Note 8. To make it extremely tough, MoKo has used polycarbonate hard shell and soft silicone – the contrasting elements safeguard your phone from external and internal hazards. Use its belt clip to rotate your phone in 180 degrees and enjoy hands-free viewing with a built-in kickstand.
Maxboost's is one of the most ruggedized Galaxy Note 8 cases you can use to protect your phablet. With its world-class GXD technology, Maxboost Note 8 heavy duty cases provide strong protection against shocks and bumps. Maxboost has smartly designed its TPU frame to have a firmer grip; the raised edges give better protection to screen and camera feature of your Note 8. Flaunt your Note 8's natural appeal with the transparent back and colourful bumper.
Another military grade level protection for your Note 8. Durable TPU body and robust PC bumpers are combined to create the best and toughest cases for Samsung Galaxy Note 8. Before the case is shipped to your address, Lumion has lab tested the case for its superior strength and precise fitting. This case is designed to be handheld and the brand guarantees very comfortable hold; moreover, you can easily put your phone into your pocket as well as in your travel bags.
Experience Poetic revolution with this rugged case for your Galaxy Note 8. To give your phone 360-degree protection, Poetic has built this case with built-in screen protector, port covers, robust PC back, and shock absorbing TPU. Your Note 8 is secure inside this case, which boasts wireless charging compatibility. To make it endure drops, Poetic has used premium polycarbonate and shock absorbing TPU bumper. The 3D curved built-in screen protector eliminates the need to buy extra screen guard for your Note 8.
The wavy back, which is made of hard PC shield, captures attention of all users as well as secures inner soft TPU layer. Responsive buttons on the case allow you to access all essential features on your Note 8; at the same time, this case provides an ergonomic hold. The precision in crafting this case is quite visible in the raised lips, which keep your phone's touch screen and camera protected.
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none Uses the fastest computation.
input signal Exports the input signal only.
detected signal Exports a single tone.
residual signal Exports a signal minus the tone.
Center frequency to use in the frequency-domain search for the fundamental tone frequency.
Frequency width, as a percentage of the sampling rate, for the frequency-domain search for the fundamental tone frequency.
Spectrum of the exported signal.
Waveform of the exported signal.
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Detected fundamental frequency resulting from searching the frequency domain.
Use the center frequency and frequency width to set the frequency domain search range. All harmonics are measured at integer multiples of this fundamental frequency.
Measured Signal in Noise and Distortion (SINAD) expressed in dB.
Measured total harmonic distortion (THD) plus noise.
This output is the ratio of the RMS energy of the input signal less the energy in the fundamental to the RMS energy of the input signal. To compute this output as a percentage, multiply the value by 100.


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Do you remember the scene in the movie Jaws when Richard Dreyfuss and Robert Shaw were on the boat comparing their scars?
Their conversation became a competition and they proudly shared them as badges of survival from encounters life had thrown them.
Most of us can relate to scars because we all have them whether they are physical, emotional or both.
Some scars are visible for the world to see.
Like the 6-inch scar, on my right knee or the one on the inside of my right ankle. Both from two separate motorcycle accidents that could have left me without a foot, or completely taken my life, as I was hurled across an intersection after being struck by a car.
Other scars are not quite so visible and go deeper, taking the most time to heal. Like heartbreak from the loss of a loved one or words that tried to latch on to us telling us we have no value. They are the ones we tend to hide from others, and they can plague us for years leaving us insecure, feeling ugly and at times unworthy.
No matter how many times we chanted "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." as a kid, the truth is, words hurt worse than most physical pain.
Scars remind us that our past is real and we are survivors.
There once was a time when I tried to hide my scars. It took me years to wear shorts because I was so self-conscience of the ugly mark on my knee.
But I had become a pro at hiding the emotional scars as well.
When others asked how I was doing, I'd reply with "I'm doing great" never wanting to show the ugliness I felt inside.
Scars remind us of where we've been and what we have endured, but they don't dictate where we're going. The truth is, if we find ourselves constantly trying to prove our worth to someone, then we have already forgotten our own value.
Scars are proof of life. They become part of the very fabric of who we are, telling our story and giving us a unique opportunity to share with others the strength we all possess.
Not only do scars tell a story but we can help others when they go through similar situations.
If we have scars on our heart, we can be more empathetic with others who are going through a similar journey.
If we carry scars from our memories, we can encourage those who are beginning to open up about theirs.
If our scars show a physical injury, we can offer support to someone who is waiting for healing.
While we all have scars, we may not want them to be the first thing people notice about us. We want them to see our character, our strength, and our kindness, but showing them our resilience is just as important.
But remember, when others do notice your scars, you can show them proudly for the wounds they are and your steadfastness in fighting a victorious battle.
Life can be ugly sometimes, but the scars we wear are a badge of beauty.


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WhatsApp Multi-Device Support Coming Soon to Beta Users
One of the essential features for apps that WhatsApp users miss is the multiple device support feature. However, WhatsApp has known the importance of multi-device support and has worked on it for quite some time.
This feature will allow the users to use the same WhatsApp account on multiple devices simultaneously.
The good news is that this feature is in its last development stage, and it is expected that the stable version will roll out soon.
With this feature, WhatsApp users will use the same account on 4 devices simultaneously independent of each other.
According to WABetaInfo, after the multi-device support feature is introduced, WhatsApp will ask for a verification code that the users have to set beforehand.
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The mobile app will also notify the users that the registration code has been requested for your account. In some screenshots shared by WABetaInfo, we got a glimpse of this notification feature.
It is also expected that WhatsApp will introduce a new UI for the desktop version for the multi-device support feature.
In the app, this multi-device support feature will be available under 'Linked Devices'. By using it, users can link their WhatsApp account to a new device and will also be able to see the list of devices linked to their account.
Currently, WhatsApp can be used on multiple desktops using the WhatsApp web. However, the user has to scan a QR code on the WhatsApp web from its WhatsApp app on the mobile.
The user can use WhatsApp on the desktop as long as there is a stable internet connection on the mobile. As soon as the connection is lost, the user can no longer access WhatsApp on the desktop. This is the reason why multiple device support for WhatsApp has been in great demand.
While it is in its final stage, still there is no official announcement regarding its roll-out date.
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Nito Tangaro's rough road helps pave the way for the future of Hawaii boxing
by: Web Staff
Posted: Jun 10, 2019 / 04:30 AM HST / Updated: Jun 10, 2019 / 06:46 AM HST
Hawaii's own Asa Stevens and Bree Locquiao both captured National Gold Glove Boxing Championships while Dalis Kaleiopu earned a spot in the U.S. Olympic Trials this past April. Something that all three Waianae Boxing Cub athletes have in common, is that they train at the Nito Boxing Academy led by a coach, Nito Tangaro.
He's known as one of the most respected and rapidly rising boxing trainers in the state of Hawaii. It was over a decade ago, when Nito was in the center of the squared circle under Golden Boy Promotions as a sparring partner for world champions Manny Pacquiao. In 2009, Nito was removed from the world championship camps and dropped by his management team, and soon returned home.
"That right there I thought I made it but my drugs and alcohol got the best of me and I threw all those dreams down," Tangaro told KHON2 Sports Director Rob DeMello.
From living in a shack outside of his family's home, he soon decided to take a turn for a change in his life. He found a new passion in training, and started training kids how to box in Makaha.
From hitting rock bottom to being a cornerstone for the future of #Hawaii #Boxing – #Waianae's Carlos "Nito" Tangaro tells his story of adversity TONIGHT on the @khonnews at 6pm // https://t.co/9oZimTtTXJ 🤙🏽 pic.twitter.com/PFFwUiuibG— Rob DeMello (@RobDeMelloKHON) June 10, 2019
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NAPA (CBS SF) — The COVID pandemic has taken a financial toll on businesses throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, but Napa County somehow thrived as the local getaway. Until now.
It's not just about people feeling uncomfortable dining out or traveling during the current omicron surge. Businesses are short staffed and some restaurants aren't even getting deliveries to be able to serve their customers.
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Erin Escalera, the owner of Red Rock Cafe describes it as — "Burnout. COVID burnout."
Red Rock Cafe opened in 1976 and is a well known local spot for burgers and BBQ. This week, without any notice, one of their suppliers missed a shipment.
"Another meat producer didn't have a meat delivery and just left us in a lurch," Escalera said. "If it wasn't for the other smaller guy, I would've been in big trouble."
It's a predicament many in the restaurant industry have experienced in the last couple of weeks.
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Restaurant owners say customers have been understanding about having to raise the prices.
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And with declining sales since the new year, many fear it's going to take a while longer to get back to business as usual.
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Louisiana Tech Accounting Team Competes in Deloitte FanTAXtic Competition
Jan 4, 2021 | Business, Engagement
Louisiana Tech University's School of Accountancy fielded a team of four to compete in Deloitte FanTAXtic, an annual case competition designed to familiarize students with the tax profession early in their academic careers.
Under the direction of Dr. Bob Cunningham, Executive-in-Residence for the College of Business, accounting majors Madison Carroll, John Halford, TaKyra Morgan, and Kelsie Perry competed in the virtual competition, gaining real-world business experience from a case simulation.
"Despite the challenges this quarter with COVID-19 and virtual classes for some, we had several courageous students step forward to participate," said Dr. Cunningham. "I am proud of their effort. They are a very mature group and worked well together."
More than 250 students representing over 40 colleges and universities participated in the regional events held in November. For sophomore Kelsie Perry, participating in the competition was the boost of confidence she needed to end her quarter strong.
"I wanted to gain experience in what it would be like to do business with a real client," said Perry. "It was also a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that I was honored to have. When I read the email saying that I was one of the few selected, it gave me encouragement. The competition was just the push that I needed."
Team members had the opportunity to solve a realistic business case, role play, and present their solution to Deloitte leaders, which helped them better understand the types of experiences and business challenges they can expect from a career in tax.
"I wanted to gain more experience and exposure in the tax realm, and I truly gained a lot of respect for tax," said Madison Carroll, a junior from Bentonville, Arkansas. "It was very interesting and fun to come together as a team to solve the complex case. I gained a better understanding of the world of tax and the complexity of forming/restructuring a business."
The four team members worked collaboratively to solve a complex reality-based business case simulation, then presented their findings virtually to the judging panel.
"The best thing I took away from this competition was the experience with personal client interaction," said John Halford, a sophomore from Whitehouse, Texas. "The process of crafting and presenting our pitch was very life-like in that it didn't feel like a typical class assignment, and the discussion with the acting owners was also a great learning experience."
Utilizing their foundational business and accounting skills, the students gained real world experience working together and with clients, and were able to develop connections with Deloitte tax leaders.
"I learned to rely on my teammates," said Perry. "Even though we had a shorter time frame to prepare than the other teams, we pushed and figured everything out together, each offering what we knew about taxes and accounting. It was a wonderful experience and if asked to do it again, I would proudly, without hesitation, say yes."
Sponsored by Deloitte Tax LLP and supported by the Deloitte Foundation, FanTAXtic has engaged more than 6,000 students since inception in 2002 and is designed to educate and prepare the next generation of tax talent for a career in business and tax.


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I am a writer, academic, researcher and translator, as well as a research fellow at Coventry University and Privatdozent at Heidelberg University. Until 2014, I was Reader in Cultural Theory in the Media Department of the Coventry School of Art and Design, Coventry University. From 2007-2009 and 2010-2011, I was DAAD and DFG-Mercator Professor of English and Cultural Studies in the English Department at Heidelberg University. From 1997-2007, I was Associate Principal Lecturer in Cultural Studies at Leeds Trinity University.
I hold an MA in English and Romance Philology from Heidelberg University (1993), a PhD from the Centre for Critical and Cultural Theory (Cardiff University, 1997) and a Habilitation (English literature and cultural theory) from Heidelberg University (2009).
I was one of the executive editors of Brill's monograph series Critical Posthumanisms (until 2018) and I am an editorial board member of a number of academic journals, namely CounterText, Word & Text and the Electronic Book Review.
Autoimmunities (with Michelle Jamieson; Parallax 23.1 (2017)).
Narrating Life (with Elisabeth Friis; Experimental Practices 1, Brill, 2016).
Deconstruction – Space – Ethics (Parallax 21.1 (2015)).
European Posthumanism (with Manuela Rossini and Ivan Callus; European Journal of English Studies 18.2 (2014)), republished in book form by Routledge in 2016.
Posthumanism – A Critical Analysis (Bloomsbury, 2013).
Posthumanist Subjectivities (with Ivan Callus; Subjectivity 5.3 (2012)).
Posthumanist Shakespeares (with Ivan Callus; Palgrave, 2012).
Posthumanismus – Eine kritische Einführung (Wissenschaftliche Buchgesellschaft, 2009).
Cy-Borges: Memories of the Posthuman in the Work of Jorge Luis Borges (with Ivan Callus, Bucknell University Press, 2009).
The Matrix in Theory (with Myriam Diocaretz; Critical Studies 29, Brill, 2006).
Returning (to) Communities (with Michael Higgins; Critical Studies 28, Brill, 2006).
Post-Theory, Culture Criticism (with Ivan Callus, Critical Studies 23, Brill, 2004).
Discipline and Practice (with Ivan Callus; Bucknell University Press, 2004).
Cultural Studies: Interdisciplinarity and Translation (Critical Studies 20, Brill, 2002).
I have published numerous articles on English and comparative literature, critical and cultural theory and cultural studies (in essay collections and journals such as Reconstruction, Polygraph, Culture Machine and Parallax).
As a translator of scholarly works from English into German and French into English I have translated texts by Bernard Stiegler, Jacques Derrida and Hélène Cixous. Together with Laurent Milesi, Cardiff University, he is the translator of Jacques Derrida, H.C. for Life, That Is to Say…, (Stanford University Press, 2006).
My current writing projects involve the relation between multilingualism, autobiography and deconstruction; notions of alterity and strangeness in literature, theory and culture; posthumanism in literature, film and mediacultures; as well as notions of life, politics and constructions of the future.
I am co-founder and general editor of the Critical Posthumanism Network which aims to connect academics, artists and writers who are critically and creatively engaging with the emerging new paradigm of "posthumanism" and the "posthumanities". Its main project is putting together an online Genealogy of the posthuman.
I have organised and co-organised three major international and interdisciplinary conferences: "Cultural Studies and Interdisciplinarity" (with Derek McKiernan; Leeds Trinity and All Saints, April 2000), Communities" (with Michael Higgins and Derek McKiernan; Leeds Trinity and All Saints, September 2003), and "Constructions of the Future – Life Beyond Disciplines" (Heidelberg University, July 2011).
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← 1984 ➤ 2010, RIP Big Frank and Little Frank. You'll be missed. You know you will, you really will
2010 ➤ Step up Martin Kemp – movie mogul →
1966 ➤ When John Lennon became US public enemy number one
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Birmingham, Alabama in 1966: a warm welcome awaits The Beatles
From the extreme right to another: God-fearing fans burn Beatles records in the Bible Belt in 1966 . . . while 45,000 more pack Shea Stadium in New York City. (Picture by AP)
❚ FAME FASCINATES NOW NO LESS THAN IT DID THEN. Interest in John Lennon intensifies this year because it brings the 70th anniversary of his birth and the 30th of his murder in New York. There, a prestigious 70th birthday celebration is being held at Radio City Music Hall on September 25 starring The Fab Faux, a premier-league tribute band. Soon after, Liverpool goes into overdrive for two whole months of Lennon worship.
Lennon Naked, an unflattering new drama-doc: Christopher Eccleston stars as John Lennon with Naoko Mori as Yoko Ono. © BBC
Tonight and tomorrow BBC4 steals a march with Lennon Naked, a robust drama-documentary charting the musician's activities from 1967 to 1971, a turbulent period which included the dissolution of The Beatles as the most popular group in pop history, huge enough to have pioneered the stadium concert. The sudden death in 1967 of gifted Beatles manager Brian Epstein was devastating for each of the Fab Four – Lennon most of all. He leaned ever more heavily on the bewitching catalyst for change in his own fortunes, the artist Yoko Ono, whom he had met the previous November in London.
With Beatlemania at its height, and the Fabs the coolest ambassadors for Swinging London, 1966 had precipitated its own trauma. Not only was Lennon taking his first steps exploring the not-yet fashionable halucinatory drug LSD, but in July a bombshell exploded in his lap, as The Beatles' world tour was about to descend on 14 cities in North America.
An interview was published in an American teen magazine in which he boldly asserted of The Beatles' fame: "We're more popular than Jesus now." Across the American Bible-belt and beyond, God-fearing Christians were outraged. Anti-Beatle demonstrations and public burnings of their records ensued, the Ku Klux Klan – a right-wing hate group – vowed vengeance and death threats were reported. Such was the pressure on the whole entourage that when a fan threw a lit firecracker onstage in Memphis and it went off, the Beatles' press agent Tony Barrow recalls: "All of us at the side of the stage, including three Beatles on stage, all looked immediately at John Lennon. We would not at that moment have been surprised to see that guy go down."
Though repeated apologies were issued at press conferences across the States, after the San Francisco concert on August 29, 1966, the whole furore persuaded the band to stop touring ever again.
The now notorious "Jesus" quote had arisen in conversation with the British journalist Maureen Cleave, a clear-sighted interviewer on the London Evening Standard where it had been first published without raising an eyebrow in the increasingly secular UK. Today, Shapersofthe80s republishes her riveting account of her tour of Lennon's Weybridge home, which set out to explore the then novel phenomenon of four popstars who were so famous they couldn't set foot in public without being mobbed. Thanks to the trust the Fab Four placed in her, Cleave sought to put Beatlemania under the microscope by interviewing John, George, Paul and Ringo separately and successively, under the series title How Does a Beatle Live? Lennon, for one, would ask when you rang, "What day is it?" – with genuine interest.
➢➢ Click to read the original article on Lennon,
How Does a Beatle Live?
Maureen Cleave recalls: "Ringo used to say the only place he felt safe was in the lavatory; so the Standard once took a photograph of them all there, with Paul sitting on the washbasin." She never mentions that she was sitting in the middle.
➢➢ Beatles pics from 1966 – Daily Mirror slideshows
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 ## 1. Opening Doors

 ### 1.1 Brief Description
This use case describes how the game is processing an attempt to open a door. Both locked and unlocked doors are covered by this use case.

## 2. Flow of Events
### 2.1 Basic Flow

The use case is intiated by the player trying to open a door by approaching it. The system then checks whether the door is locked, which was determind when the dungeon floor was generated. If the door is not locked or the player has a key for a locked door, the door is considered open, and the doors icon is changed to represent an opened door. If the door is locked and the player does not have a key, the system displays a message to the player telling them that a key is required. The player then has to find a key to open the door.

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Feature: OpenDoor
	As a player
	I want to open a door

Scenario: Open unlocked door
	Given I am standing on a GroundTile adjacent to the door
	And the door is closed
	And the door is unlocked
	When I press e
	Then the door should open

Scenario: Open locked door with Key
	Given I am standing on a GroundTile adjacent to the door
	And the door is closed
	And the door is locked
	And I have a key
	When I press e
	Then the door should open
	And the key should be removed from my Inventory

Scenario: Open locked door without Key
	Given I am standing on a GroundTile adjacent to the door
	And the door is closed
	And the door is locked
	And I do not have a key
	When I press e
	Then the door should not open

Scenario: Closing Door
	Given I am standing on a GroundTile adjacent to the door
	And the door is open
	And no Entity is in the door
	When I press e
        Then the door should close
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Narrative

Step definitions

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## 3. Special Requirements

n/a

## 4. Preconditions

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When you step out in the rains and come back drenched, the first thing you are most likely to do is dry your hair, right? Wrong! Drying your hair immediately after getting soaked in the rains is the wrong move because of two reasons. One, it tangles your hair even more, and two, the dirt and oils that have accumulated on your scalp just get stuck even more.
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About Dean and Kim
When someone mentions triathlon, typically people think of the Ironman. So of course when Dean decided to plunge into the sport of triathlon, he did it by signing up for Ironman Arizona (IMAZ) 2009 — 140.6 miles of swimming, cycling and running, all in the same day. It didn't matter that Dean didn't know how to swim, or that he didn't own a suitable bike. Because he signed up at IMAZ April 2008 (and the race would be held in November 2009), Dean had 18 months to train for the required distances.
With the help of his employer and sponsor, Van Horn Aviation, Dean signed up for swimming classes, bought a new road bike, and hired a triathlon coach. He completed his first triathlon, Anthem Reverse Sprint, on a sweltering 104-degree afternoon in September 2008, and hasn't looked back. He completed three more triathlons in fall of 2008, including the Quarterman distance at Soma triathlon in October.
Dean finished his first half-Iron (70.3) distance at Oceanside, Calif., in April 2009, in 5 hours, 18 minutes and 32 seconds (official time, adjusted for the wave start). Although a bike crash in September 2009 threatened to derail Dean's Ironman efforts, he heroically prevailed through three shoulder surgeries to still finish IMAZ in November 2009 with a time of 12 hours, 3 minutes and 33 seconds.
Since Kim lured Dean into running, it's only fair that he pushed her into the sport of triathlon. She bought her first road bike in July 2008 and joined Dean in three of his four fall 2008 triathlons, including Anthem, Stealth Reverse Triathlon, and Nathan's Sprint Triathlon. Kim completed her first half-iron distance race at Vineman 70.3 in July 2009.
Ironman races typically require registration several months to a year in advance, so when a new race close to home–Ironman St. George in Utah–was announced, Dean convinced Kim they should both sign up. While Dean's first full Ironman was IMAZ 2009, Kim's first full Ironman attempt was IMSG in May 2010. Unfortunately, while Dean completed the IMSG course in 12 hours and 24 minutes, Kim had problems with hypothermia in the swim and failed to make the bike cutoff after one loop on the bike.
Kim had already signed up for IMAZ 2010, however, and avenged the IMSG defeat by completing the full Ironman distance at IMAZ in November 2010. With both Rosenlofs now able to say they are "Ironmen," they now look for new challenges and fun races that will broaden their triathlon experience. Typically they participate in one or two half-Iron or Olympic triathlons per year. They also enjoy supporting and providing encouragement to friends and others who are new to triathlon.
Kim was a member of the LUNA Chix Phoenix Triathlon Team in 2011 and 2012. LUNA Chix was an organization dedicated to encouraging women to live a healthier lifestyle through exercise, but was discontinued in 2016.
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*****************Maz's Carer Blog***************: We won...twice!
Hi guys, it's been a golden week this week!
Brilliant news - our community portal did win the COSLA (Convention of Scottish Local Authorities), Gold Award!
I'm so glad it won!
It's a brilliant resource for Carers and disabled people in our area and as it grows and populates it will only get bigger and better so...job's a good un!
Remember I blogged about my wee Carer group - The Three Towns Carers being up for the Provost Civic Pride Award? Well...we won! Just how cool is that! Sometimes Carers hard work and dedication to a loved one, is forgotten but this time we were remembered!
It was a wonderful evening, a real happy experience and best of all the Carers won!
We're getting a cake for our next meeting so all our Carers can celebrate over a wee cuppa!
After the big night out and posh frock wearing, it was back to reality pretty quick - Coo was really poorly and the seizures were coming thick and fast.
The highs and lows of caring, it sure is a bit of a roller coaster ride! One minute posh frocks and out for dinner with the Provost and the next...jammies, seizures and struggles - we coped and we live to fight another day!
so...all-in-all, it was a bit of a bumpy weekend but...what a great week! Sure was fun!
Hi Jayne, thanks for popping by! Coo's foot is still problematic but we're doing ok!
Thanks for the kind thoughts, hope you're getting some rest too!


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'We're getting ready': Iowa City hospital staff is limiting elective care, preserving supplies in preparation for COVID-19
The head of the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics had a message for his staff, and it would have ramifications.
In an email sent Monday, Suresh Gunasekaran, CEO of UIHC, said he was postponing "elective and non-urgent surgeries" because of the coronavirus. "Critical and emergency surgeries" would take priority.
"We anticipated and prepared for this phase of community spread of COVID-19," he wrote, a reference to the respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus spreading around the globe. "Given this and other external factors, we must move forward on activating the clinical contingency plans as we face potential challenges with staffing and in conservation efforts of our medical supplies ..."
Gunasekaran had sent several emails like this over several days. The top official isn't just limiting elective care at Iowa's largest hospital. He's seeking to preserve supplies. He's asking if some hospital jobs can be adjusted. And he's trying to figure out if his team can create their own in-house coronavirus testing, which is in short supply around the United States.
► More:The latest on coronavirus in Iowa
The planning that's happening at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics offers a snapshot of the potential challenges for other Iowa hospitals in the weeks to come, as they ready their facilities for a potential onslaught of coronavirus patients.
On Wednesday, public health officials announced nine additional coronavirus cases in Iowa, the largest single-day jump — there are now 38, statewide. At least two of those Iowans have been hospitalized at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
Multiple internal emails sent to UIHC faculty and staff, obtained by the Des Moines Register and confirmed by Gunasekaran, show that in these early days, the Iowa City hospital is preparing for anything.
"It signifies we're getting ready," Gunasekaran told the Register about the emails. "That we're trying to be responsible. These are the moments that you need to get focused."
And UIHC is not alone. Several hospital systems and health care facilities in the area —Mercy Medical Center, Mercy Physicians, UnityPoint Health-St. Luke's Hospital, Surgery Center Cedar Rapids and Physicians' Clinic of Iowa, among them — plan to postpone "non-life threatening, non-urgent surgeries and procedures," they said in a joint statement Tuesday.
► MORE: Here's a map of the coronavirus cases in Iowa
'We need your help'
One plea was tucked into a lengthy email from Gunasekaran.
"We need your help again," he wrote Saturday to faculty and staff.
Gunasekaran asked hospital employees if they would accept additional work duties or reassignments to respond to the coronavirus. Responsibilities could involve screening patients and visitors at hospital entrances for symptoms of flu or COVID-19. Workers could also be sent to an "influenza-like illness clinic."
"Prior screening experience is not necessary, and training will be provided," the email said.
Gunasekaran told the Register that the hospital is providing more health care services by phone and through video that's aimed at keeping people with mild symptoms away from the hospital. Employees and visitors also are going through extra screening when they come into facilities. That has required new tasks for employees.
"We're trying to muster as much workforce as we can to help us accomplish these new goals," he said.
Gunasekaran was also seeking to tap his staff to help increase coronavirus testing in Iowa. In an email sent to staff on Saturday, he said the hospital system was developing its own test options at a microbiology laboratory. He estimated it would be available within "the next 1-2 weeks."
"We're hopeful," he said about testing preparation, which would typically take more time to develop. "We've got a really qualified team."
► More Wednesday:Sick Iowans are denied coronavirus screenings; they fear narrow testing criteria may endanger public health
Another missive came Sunday morning, and it was short.
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics would be cutting back on the use of employee hospital gowns when treating patients who don't have the respiratory disease.
"Effective immediately, gowns will no longer be worn by faculty and staff treating patients in contact precautions for conditions other than confirmed or suspected COVID-19," read the email from Gunasekaran. He said hospital employees would still use gowns while treating children under 2 years old who have a viral respiratory illness.
By Sunday night, the state would report a total of 22 people had tested positive for the virus and that it was spreading through the community.
Gunasekaran, in an interview with the Register, said he wants his staff to follow federal guidelines on hospital supplies.
"Essentially, what we're doing is stepping up our game internally to conserve, follow guidelines. We're not asking anyone to cut any corners," he said. "What we're really saying is, 'Don't overuse' ... We want to manage consumption so there is no wastage. This is a very precious time to be wasting supplies."
Doctors at some other large Iowa hospitals have already indicated that they're worried about dwindling supplies. On Wednesday, the Iowa Department of Public Health asked businesses and organizations to donate extra hospital supplies, known as personal protective equipment, or PPE, to help the state's health care providers.
"The surgical areas use up the most PPE of any place in the hospital," Gunasekaran told the Register. "So if we're trying to conserve it for a surge that might be coming, you're really risking real harm, in terms of the overall organization, if these surgical procedures are not essential and they can easily be postponed to just a few more weeks from now."
Future is uncertain
Gunasekaran said in the interview Tuesday that he feels UIHC, for now, has enough supplies and equipment to respond to the coronavirus.
"We have the supplies that we need," he said. "And we're able to safely manage patients and make sure our staff stays safe."
But Gunasekaran's assessment comes with a major caveat.
While there has been no disruption to the hospital supplies that are shipped to his facilities, he's not sure that will always be the case if a lot of hospitals around the country simultaneously seek more supplies.
COVID-19 affects people differently. While some of the infected may have minor symptoms, others become severely ill and in some cases die. The more serious illnesses could need more hospital resources, including available beds.
"That's why we all are a little bit worried that, if there is an increase in the number of positive patients or there are disruptions in the supplies coming to us regularly on a weekly basis, then we would be in a very difficult situation," he said.
As of Wednesday, more than 7,800 coronavirus cases had been reported in the United States, a surge compared to two weeks ago. More than 140 deaths in the country have been attributed to the virus. Globally, nearly 215,000 people have been infected, and more than 8,700 have died. More than 83,000 have recovered.
Gunasekaran said his biggest priority in the weeks ahead will be taking care of his staff.
"You're concerned about the community spread. You're concerned about any potential exposure you might have. You're concerned about, 'Am I making my family unsafe by working here?' " he said. "And everyone knows that we're trained for this, that we have the right safety procedures in place, but it's just a stressful time to operate a hospital, and so we know we've got to take care of our staff."
Iowa's number of positive coronavirus tests is ticking up. Infectious disease expert says spread shows pandemic isn't over. The Iowans we've lost to COVID-19 Central Iowa COVID-19 testing: Where and how to get tested around Des Moines Among the COVID-19 long-haulers: Iowa Rep. Amy Nielsen, who says it's 'like you have the flu for two months'
Barbara Rodriguez covers health care and politics for the Register. She can be reached by email at bcrodriguez@registermedia.com or by phone at 515-284-8011. Follow her on Twitter @bcrodriguez.
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Abiding is your primary work. Nothing more. Just abide. As spiritual production is linked to nothing else. Your spiritual production is not tied to how much God loves you—for he loves you regardless. His love is infinite and unaffected by your obedience or disobedience. Your spiritual production is not tied to God's redemptive work—he does this without any help from you. You would only mess this up since redemption is a supernatural miracle. Your spiritual growth has nothing to do with how long you've been obedient—for length is not a show of spiritual vitality. And your spiritual growth is not about how much you know—for even the young in faith will sometimes outproduce you. Your spiritual production is linked to abiding and nothing more. The vine is not of you, and the nutrients are not of you, and the resources acting on the nutrients are not of you, which means that even the production is not really of you. But only one thing is needed—abide and let God do a great work through you and stop getting in His way.
DO THIS: Abide in Him.
PRAYER: God, I confess I get in your way far too much. Today let me abide, and I pray I will see your work in me and through me.


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The Railway Interpretation Center of Mora la Nova is a project of industrial archaeology that includes the launch of a tourist steam train going from the Mediterranean sea shore (the Gold Coast) inland towards the Ebro River valley, as well as the creation of a professional school to learn railway related skills.

It's located in the old railway facilities at Mora la Nova, where there was the largest depot of steam locomotives in Spain, with 100 locomotives and 1,000 employees.  the visitor may enjoy a guided tour of the signal box, housing one of the first electromechanical control systems in Europe; the 23-meter turntable and the old rolling stock depots, now used as restoration shops. The tour ends with a visit to the new enclosed shed for the tourist train, where several locomotives, self-propelled units, coaches and freight cars are being restored and preserved, all of them showing the railroad evolution through the years. Amongst them is the 241F-2238, the only remaining unit of the most powerful steam locomotives from the Mora la Nova old depot, which headed the express trains between Barcelona and Madrid during the 1950s and 1960s.

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My husband hates this monstrosity. He is only going along with my romantic idealism that having a rain barrel makes me a conservationist so I don't bother him about buying more signage for his man cave (seriously, that's another story all together). He drilled a hole into one of our gutters and now this massive barrel sits in wait for me to fill up my watering can seven times (yes, I counted) to water every single potted plant and herb in our yard every day.
It would be much easier to use the hose, but I am stubborn and want to prove to my neighbors (a.k.a my in-laws) and my friends that I'm not just taking up valuable deck space with this thing but actually benefitting the earth. As I do this routine each night I offer B to hold the can and pour the water (you know, teach him how things grow). He was into it the first week or so, but two months in, he's OUT. I'm beginning to wish I had just stuck with my original plan of paving my entire yard.
I am hating my plants right now. They are so needy. I even had to beg someone to come over and water them when we went away for the weekend. I secretly hoped the person would forget and they would all die and I could be released of my nightly obligation. Why can't I commune with nature? I want to be "earthy", but I'd rather be doing almost ANYTHING else. I'm beginning to see the allure if that green grasslike indoor /outdoor carpeting. Am I losing my mind?
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No. But. oh gawd, the number of great ideas and perfect proposals for the natural family life I once dreamed of have gone down the sink like so much dishwater. Now, I'm a realist. Aspire and dream but don't give yourself a hard time.
Poor plants still suffer under my care but the family seem to be thriving.
Haha I feel your pain. Gardening is not my thing and I would hate having to do that every night!
Well, I admire your tenacity, but you really need to do whatever your heart feels happy with. If it's not gardening, then I say chuck it! Find plants that can deal with whatever rain comes their way naturally.
Yes, next year I'm chucking the idea. But for now I feel compelled to help the plants fulfill their life cycle… I can't let them die until the weather turns cold 🙂 Here's hoping for an early frost!
Oh my goodness, that must be a proverb because it is SO TRUE!!


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What's the Break-Even Cost for the Top Oil Exporters?
By Rabindra Samanta
Jan. 8 2016, Updated 11:06 a.m. ET
Break-even cost for top oil exporters
According to data compiled by Rystad Energy, the cost of production per barrel of crude oil is $17.20 in Russia—compared to $9.90 in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia accounts for 15.7% of the world's total crude oil reserves. Russia (RSX) accounts for 6.1% of the world's total crude oil reserves. However, there are other reserves in the Arctic Circle. This could increase its share in the total crude oil reserves. Investors must understand that these are standard costs. There could be other variable costs like storage and transportation. The costs could have a marginal impact on the overall cost.
Venezuela accounted for 17.5% of the world's total proved crude oil reserves in 2014. BP (BP) conducted a study. It's break-even cost is ~$23.50.
The other member countries like Iran and Iraq have break-even costs of $12.60 and $10.60. Kuwait has the lowest production cost of ~$8.50. It takes a break-even cost of $12.30 in the UAE (United Arab Emirates) to produce one barrel of crude. The above chart shows the break-even cost for different countries.
Break-even cost for other countries
The data suggest that the cost to produce a barrel of crude oil in the US (SPY) is $36.20. In Canada, it costs $41 to produce a barrel of crude oil. Imperial Oil (IMO) and Suncor Energy (SU) are Canada-based integrated oil and gas companies. Occidental Petroleum (OXY) is a US-based integrated oil and gas company.
In the next part, we'll discuss the fiscal break-even cost for economies that depend on oil.
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Does anyone know how this can be done?
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We've set up our own Youtube channel and have started it up with a little live footage of Damo Suzuki at our gig at the Trades Club last year.
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We passed popular eateries, including classic Taiwanese food, pastry stores, and of course, dumpling shops. Qing Qing and Xiao Chen took us to eat Shanghai's best: 小籠包 Xiao Long Bao. The best steamed soup dumplings I've had in America are in Joe's Shanghai (locations in Flushing and Chinatown, New York). However, nothing beats the real deal straight out of Shanghai. Thus, the highlight of our mega-lunch was Xiao Long Bao! It is not like any ordinary dumpling, you can be sure of that. The skin is relatively thin and tender, and the best elasticity comes from the hand-rolled dough. The filling is typically pork meat, but other variations include seafood, chicken, or vegetables. Aspic, or gelatin derived from meat stock, is stuffed with the meat filling. After steaming in bamboo baskets over a fluffy bed of Napa cabbage, Xiao long bao is ready to be served. The gelatin inside melts into the savory soup characteristic of these special little dumplings. How do you properly eat these cute gems? It can be topped with ginger slices and black rice vinegar (Chinkiang vinegar) for additional spice and flavor. You have to be prepared with a rice bowl and soup-spoon. And you also cannot get too ahead of yourself and over-excited, because a hasty bite will brutalize your tongue and taste buds for the rest of the week. Take it slow and easy, and you will be in Shangri-La just as quickly.
It was so gratifying to eat such good food. First the baskets and baskets of Xiao Long Bao dumplings, multiplying like mitosis! There were also a plethora of delicious appetizers: soybeans flavored in alcohol (not enough to get drunk), crunchy soy-sauce radish, mini Zhong-zi, crispy triangular spring roll with tofu, vegetable Bao-zi buns, and smooth egg soup. OH food coma never felt so auspicious!
Giving Xiao Long Bao a BIG hug and bite!
Kelly and I wandered around the shop while Mom and Xiao Chen were eyeing and bargaining over the precious teapot. There were some cute items, like matching clothing and cell phone charms for couples. We played with some silk robes and mused over the finely hand-crafted jade and stone artifacts. We liked the artwork and decorations and would have bought some, if Kelly and I had a full bank account. Speaking we do not have overstuffed pockets of Benjamins, I took pictures as our souvenirs and hope for the Benjamins some day.
There was a puppet show happening nearby. Back in the old times, these puppet opera shows were popular in Northern China, the typical outdoor entertainment for the young and old alike. The paper puppets were made very thin and carefully cut/designed and attached to strings that the performer could control. Behind a thin screen, the entertainer sang opera songs while moving the paper puppets. It was a meticulous job to entertain, to sing and play with paper puppets.
We also bought pretty souvenirs from an art stand. We saw Chinese men decorating eggs, sketching faces with immense detail, and cutting paper. We stopped to watch the paper-cutter. I was amazed by the Chinese art of paper cutting this man (Jerry) was demonstrating with talent and expertise. On display were a selection of his finished products, including cartoon couples, animals of the Chinese zodiac, Mao Zedong, and Chinese symbols and characters of meaning. He asked Kelly and me for our names, our zodiacs, and what figures we liked. Next, he took a small, sharp scissor and started snipping away at the little red paper. With skill, speed, and detail, he created our cartoon figures. I was impressed. Chinese people really DO have the hands of God. Maybe this artistic Jerry could fare well in surgery!
Starbucks has infiltrated Cheng Huang Miao yet again!
We were such shoppers. Once we entered a market, we were not bound to leave. Mom came out with a bundle of shoes. She went in and out at least three times. The first time, Mom and Kelly bought some sandals, while I chatted with Qing Qing along the side. Then she showed me the nice flip-flops, and I could not resisted, though I really did resist and Mom tempted me with nice shoes. So I went in with her that second time, from which I came out with woven flip-flops and white Croc flats. After we came out and Kelly saw my nice Crocs, she wanted a pair too. There was the third time. I bet that lady was rather amused and happy with the business she was earning from us.
Other things we bought collectively: I got a purple, checkered shirt perfect for leggings, Kelly got black-and-white checkered skinny jeans, and Mom got more leggings. And Dad? Most of the time he just could not get through the narrow markets, so he sat in his wheelchair on the side streets, accompanied by Xiao Chen or Qing Qing. Even when we were at the restaurant, he had a terribly slow time getting up the staircase. Yes, staircases! No elevators or ramps. He was stuck getting from floor 1 to 2 the old-fashioned, energy-burning way. It was not a short staircase either; it was a mighty long trip up AND down. Lucky he had manly restaurant waiters to lift him over three entrance steps, Xiao Chen to support him with each limping step, and us to carry his hefty wheelchair.


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Compare the voting records of Michael E. Capuano and Tom Cole in 2017-18.
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Represented Massachusetts's 7th Congressional District. This was his 10th term in the House.
Michael E. Capuano and Tom Cole are from different parties and disagreed on 70 percent of votes in the 115th Congress (2017-18).
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'The Last of Us Part II' collector's edition pre-order is back in stock at GameStop
Get it before it's gone.
By Dylan Haas on January 27, 2020
'The Last of Us Part II' will release on May 29, 2020. Credit: naughty dog
Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.
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TL;DR: The collector's edition of The Last of Us Part II is back in stock at GameStop to pre-order for $169.99 — hurry before it sells out again.
We're just a few short months away from the release of one of 2020's most anticipated video games — The Last of Us Part II. It's bound to be talked about for quite a while after its launch, ingraining itself in gaming culture just as its predecessor did back in 2013. So the question is: Why wouldn't you want to own the game's collector's edition with all the cool memorabilia that'll grace your shelves for a lifetime.
The first time The Last of Us Part II's collector's edition went on sale, it sold out before you could even load up your cart — now the pre-order is back in stock at GameStop for $169.99. If you want it, you should probably act quickly.
SEE ALSO: 'The Last of Us 2' is going to destroy us, isn't it?
What comes in the almost $200 package though? In addition to a copy of The Last of Us Part II, you'll also get special in-game items such as an ammo capacity upgrade, a crafting training manual, and supplements required to unlock new skills. The main attraction is all the physical merchandise that comes included, though. Within the collector's edition box, you'll find a 48-page art book, a steelbook case for the game's disk, a 12-inch Ellie replica statue, a replica of Ellie's bracelet, six enamel pins, five stickers, a set of six PSN avatars, a new dynamic theme for your PlayStation 4 dashboard, a lithograph art print, and a thank you letter. So yeah, it's a lot of good stuff.
Get your hands on The Last of Us Part II's collector's edition pre-order before it goes out of stock again — just $169.99 at GameStop.
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