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Epinephelus sexfasciatus, the sixbar grouper, sixbar rockcod or six-banded rockcod, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a grouper from the subfamily Epinephelinae which is part of the family Serranidae, which also includes the anthias and sea basses. It is found in the Indo-Pacific region.

Description
Epinephelus sexfasciatus has a body with a standard length which is 2.7 to 3.2 times its depth. The dorsal profile of the head is convex and the intraorbital region is flat or slightly convex. The preopercle has 2 to 4 very enlarged serrations at its angle. The upper edge of the operculum is straight. The dorsal fin contains 11 spines and 14-16 soft rays while the anal fin has 3 spines and 8 soft rays. The membranes between the spines in the dorsal fin are deeply incised. The caudal fin is rounded. The colour of the head and body is light-greyish brown with 5 dark brown vertical bars on the body and 1 on the nape, There may be a scattering of pale spots on the body and some there may also be indistinct small brown spots on the margins of the dark bars. The soft rayed part of the dorsal fin, the caudal fin and the pelvic fin are dusky grey while the pectoral fins are greyish or orange-red. In some specimens the jaws and lower parts of the head are pale reddish brown. The maximum recorded total length is .

Distribution
Epinephelus sexfasciatus is found in the Ondo-West Pacific Region from Thailand in the west through the Malay Archipelago as far east as Papua New Guinea and the Philippines, north to Taiwan and south to Australia.

Habitat and biology
Epinephelus sexfasciatus is found on silty or muddy bottoms down to depths of . The species has a diet made up of small fishes and crustaceans.

Taxonomy
Epinephelus sexfasciatus was first formally described in 1828 as Serranus sexfasciatus by the French zoologist Achille Valenciennes (1794-1865) with the type locality given as Java. It is closely related to Epinephelus diacanthus.

Utilisation
Epinephelus sexfasciatus is a small species of grouper but despite this it is targeted by fisheries and appears in markets in many parts of its range. It does appear in the aquarium trade.

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Q: Java thread synchronization gives weird output My aim is to print odd numbers by one thread and even numbers by another thread.
Below implementation shows weird output. Please let me know what I am missing in this code.
It prints 0 and 1 as expected. Then it prints 3 and 2.
// Expected  - > 012345678910
// Actual output by this code  - > 013254769810 (Flow is changing)
public class OddEvenNumberPrint {
    public static boolean state = false; // based on this flag I will wait or notify
    public static Object lock = new Object(); // the common locking object

    public static void main(String[] args) {
        EvenThread t1 = new EvenThread("Even");
        t1.start();
        OddThread t2 = new OddThread("Odd");
        t2.start();

    }

}

class EvenThread extends Thread {

    public EvenThread(String name) {
        this.setName(name);
    }

    public void run() {

        for (int i = 0; i <= 10; i = i + 2) {
            synchronized (OddEvenNumberPrint.lock) {
                System.out.println("Even ->"+i);
                while (!OddEvenNumberPrint.state) {
                    try {
                        System.out.println(Thread.currentThread().getName()+ " : "+ "Going wait");
                        OddEvenNumberPrint.lock.wait();
                    } catch (InterruptedException e) {
                        e.printStackTrace();
                    }
                }
                OddEvenNumberPrint.state = false;
                OddEvenNumberPrint.lock.notify();
                System.out.println(Thread.currentThread().getName()+ " : "+ "Released");

            }
        }

    }
}

class OddThread extends Thread {

    public OddThread(String name) {
        this.setName(name);
    }

    public void run() {
        for (int i = 1; i < 10; i = i + 2) {
            synchronized (OddEvenNumberPrint.lock) {
                System.out.println("Odd -> "+i);
                while (OddEvenNumberPrint.state) {
                    try {
                        System.out.println(Thread.currentThread().getName()+ " : "+ "Going wait");
                        OddEvenNumberPrint.lock.wait();
                    } catch (InterruptedException e) {
                        e.printStackTrace();
                    }
                }
                OddEvenNumberPrint.state = true;
                OddEvenNumberPrint.lock.notify();
                System.out.println(Thread.currentThread().getName()+ " : "+ "Released");
            }
        }
    }
}

Output:
Even ->0
Even : Going wait
Odd -> 1
Odd : Released
Odd -> 3
Odd : Going wait
Even : Released
Even ->2
Even : Going wait
Odd : Released
Odd -> 5
Odd : Going wait
Even : Released
Even ->4
Even : Going wait
Odd : Released
Odd -> 7
Odd : Going wait
Even : Released
Even ->6
Even : Going wait
Odd : Released
Odd -> 9
Odd : Going wait
Even : Released
Even ->8
Even : Going wait
Odd : Released
Even : Released
Even ->10
Even : Going wait

A: Considering:

*Because even thread is created and started before odd thread, so it doesn't mean even surely will acquire lock of mutex(lock) first, NO! odd has its chance to acquire it before even too. So possible to have 1 and then 0

*State management is the key in multi-threading, where your problem sits on it. Signaling must be done at right time/point.

The Problem
The problem with your code is signaling and state-management at wrong points, specially the start point for both threads look buggy.
Let's simulate the run:
Assuming even thread get started and acquire that lock first.
time 0. even thread prints 0
             |Even Thread              |Odd Thread               |lock/mutex
-------------+-------------------------+-------------------------+----------------
time 0       |acquires lock of mutex   |blocked, cannot acquire  |false
             |                         |lock of mutex            |
-------------+-------------------------+-------------------------+----------------
time 1       |prints (next even 0,...) |still waiting...         |false
-------------+-------------------------+-------------------------+----------------
time 2       |going to unlock mutex    |acquires lock of mutex   |false
             |and wait for a signal    |as it's unlocked from    |
             |becasue lock == false    |even                     |
-------------+-------------------------+-------------------------+----------------
time 3       |still waiting...         |prints (next odd 1,...)  |false
-------------+-------------------------+-------------------------+----------------
time 4       |still waiting...         |won't wait for a signal  |false
             |                         |since lock is false      |
-------------+-------------------------+-------------------------+----------------
time 5       |still waiting...         |set the lock state to    |true
             |                         |true                     |
-------------+-------------------------+-------------------------+----------------
time 6       |still waiting...         |notify on mutex, but     |true
             |Got one signal on mutex  |WON'T unlock it yet      |
             |but CANNOT continue as   |                         |
             |it's not release yet     |                         |
-------------+-------------------------+-------------------------+----------------
time 7       |Can get lock of mutext   |one loop has finished    |true
             |as odd released it       |now try to acquire the   |
             |now can continue         |mutex again, but cannot  |
             |                         |since it just got locked |
             |                         |by even thread           |
-------------+-------------------------+-------------------------+----------------
time 8       |set the lock state to    |still waiting...         |false
             |false                    |                         |
-------------+-------------------------+-------------------------+----------------
time 9       |notify on mutex, but     |still waiting...         |false
             |WON'T unlock it yet      |Got one signal on mutex  |
             |                         |but CANNOT continue as   |
             |                         |it's not release yet     |
-------------+-------------------------+-------------------------+----------------
time 10      |one loop has finished    |Can get lock of mutext   |false
             |now try to acquire the   |as even released it      |
             |mutex again, but cannot  |now can continue         |
             |since it just got locked |                         |
             |by odd thread            |                         |
-------------+-------------------------+-------------------------+----------------
time 11      |still waiting...         |prints (next odd 3)      |false
             |to acquire lock, not a   |                         |
             |signal                   |                         |
-------------+-------------------------+-------------------------+----------------
time 12      |still waiting...         |won't wait for a signal  |false
             |                         |since lock is false      |
-------------+-------------------------+-------------------------+----------------
....

Please mind time 3, and time 11, that's because 1, then 3. Since even thread has no chance to print 2.
Now thinking, that odd thread get started first before even?
Hint: If thread B must be started essentially after thread A, the robust way is starting the thread B from thread A

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A few weeks ago, Astrophysics Master's student Tina Wentz gave a great overview of the phenomenon known as the Pioneer Anomaly in our gr-qc journal club. I'm indebted to her for that overview as well as pointing me to relevant papers in the preparation of this post.
. This has become known as the Pioneer anomaly.
Possible errors on initial model: Many errors on the initial model were proposed. A review paper divided into these into three categories and they are here summarized, 1. sources external to the spacecraft, 2. on board systematics and 3. computational systematics. None of these effects successfully explains the anomaly.
Anomalous (unmodeled) acceleration as a function of distance from the Sun.
The anomaly is measured by modeling all known effects on the craft, then taking the acceleration measured and subtracting the understood effects off. That means if we failed to account for anything in our model this could be a possible explanation for the anomaly. The explanation could be something as mundane as on board systematics of the craft or as exciting as requiring a modification of our theory of gravitational interactions to explain. Many errors on the initial model were proposed. A review paper divided into these into three categories and they are here summarized, 1. sources external to the spacecraft, 2. on board systematics and 3. computational systematics. None of these effects successfully explains the anomaly.
The Pioneer anomaly is so, well, anomalous, in part because of the fact it seems to onset after 15 AU, after which it is approximately constant. Any explanation must also explain this sudden onset which is no mean feat. Moreover, the acceleration is observed for both spacecraft which are traveling in very different directions in the universe. Any explanation, particularly systematics external to the spacecraft, must address why these systematics seem to be the same for both spacecraft in different regions of space. Finally, many tempting explanations, such as radiation pressure from the sun actually result in anomalous acceleration away from not towards the sun. Thus far, after over 7 independent studies which confirm the anomaly there have been countless others which attempt to explain it, none successfully.
My feelings, echoed by my colleagues in our journal club is that, as exciting as this pointing to a modification of our theory of gravity would be, the most likely explanation is on board systematics of the spacecraft themselves. Since the spacecraft are identical, it is conceivable that some on board effect onset at 15 AU affecting the acceleration. Unless an independently designed spacecraft verifies the anomaly this certainly seems the most plausible explanation.


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Dress is the second album written and composed by Georgian musician Sophie Villy, released on May 27, 2014. Comma.com.ua ranked as the album as the best Ukrainian album of the year in 2014. The Guardian named the song "Connected" as one of the six must-listen new tracks from around the world. The album was recorded and mixed by George Gvarjaladze at Georgian Film Studios in Tbilisi. It was mastered by Ron Boustead.

Track listing

Personnel
 Sophie Villy – Vocal, Guitar, Piano, Organ
 Dima Zinchenko – Drums, Percussion, Organ
 Levan Mikaberidze – Bass
 Stas Kononov – Guitar
 Elene Jimshitashvili – Cello
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 Sound engineering – GVAJI
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The Fifth and Main Downtown Historic District is a national historic district located in downtown Richmond, Virginia. The district encompasses 38 contributing buildings and 1 contributing object located south of the Grace Street Commercial Historic District. It reflects the core of the city's early-20th century retail development. The district includes representative examples of the Federal, Greek Revival, Classical Revival and International Style architecture built between the mid-19th and mid-20th centuries. Notable buildings include the Equitable Life Insurance Building (1951), the Massey Building (1952, 1963–64), and 400 East Main Street (1951).  Located in the district is the separately listed St. Alban's Hall (1869).

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After the promise of Saturday, the mighty Yeltz slipped into the  bottom four  with a dismal 3-0 defeat away to  Bath City .

It was a pretty even first half, but unfortunately after Lee Collins went off injured they took the lead just before the break with the usual goal from a set piece. The second half was very depressing as they scored twice more, we had Holmes sent off and didn't make their keeper make a single save I can remember.

On Saturday we travel to  Cambridge . It's my birthday, so I'm expecting a nice present of a win - or at least for me to see a Halesowen goal this season. Please.

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Jack Purcell Park art honours the wrong Jack Purcell
The son of long-time Ottawa hockey volunteer Jack Purcell said an architectural company made "an honest mistake" when it commissioned public art at Jack Purcell Park that took inspiration from a badminton player with the same name.
Park named after hockey volunteer, not former badminton star
CBC News · Posted: May 20, 2014 5:32 PM ET | Last Updated: May 21, 2014
Jon Purcell visits Jack Purcell Park, where racketlike sculptures (in background) were recently erected. (CBC)
Jack Purcell was an Ottawa volunteer known for mending and sharpening skates (provided)
Jon Purcell's father became prominent in Ottawa's Centretown for mending hockey sticks and sharpening skates in the 1950s and 1960s.
He was not, however, a national and world champion badminton player. That accomplishment belongs to a different Jack Purcell, one who lived in Guelph, Ont. and died in 1991. They are not related, said Jon.
But the public art for the park unveiled earlier this year featured racket-like sculptures, after a consultant mistakenly confused the two Jack Purcells.
"It was an honest mistake," said Jon Purcell. "But I think maybe they should have went to a family member."
Councillor Diane Holmes blames the mistake on research that likely did not go beyond the internet.
"It's laziness to go to Google," said Holmes. "The history has been lost to our recreation department and to most people in the area."
Holmes said the original design called for the rackets to have strings as well, but once the error was realized, the more simplified design was implemented. Now the sculptures look more like "modernistic trees" says Holmes.
Jon Purcell, who likened the sculptures to the Olympic rings, said despite the error there is a connection between his father and the badminton player.
"My father played badminton here in Ottawa and played with the Rideau Badminton Club, and when he was in Toronto, Jack Purcell and my dad played an exhibition game," he said.
"It was billed as Jack Purcell versus Jack Purcell," he said.
Holmes said she's asking the city to put up a plaque at the park to remind people in the community who the real Jack Purcell was.

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Number of elected female MPs disappointing – Speaker
By Julia Malunga,
SPEAKER of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti says it is regrettable that the number of female members of parliament has regressed to 15 percent in the 13th National Assembly from 18.1 percent in the 12th Assembly.
And Non-Governmental Gender Organizations' Coordinating Council (NGOCC) board chairperson Mary Mulenga says Zambia has missed an opportunity to narrow the gender gap by achieving the 50-50 women representation.
Speaking during the introductory engagement between the female members of parliament and the women's movement, Tuesday, Speaker Mutti said the numbers of women being elected to parliament was disappointing.
"The result that we have seen in terms of women getting elected as members of parliament has been disappointing to say the least. As you may be aware, Zambia went to the polls on the 12th of August 2021 which ushered in the 13th Assembly in raising 141 male parliamentarians and only 25 female parliamentarians and this includes the Speaker, the vice-president and the vice deputy speaker translating into 85 percent for men and only 15 percent for female representation. It is however regrettable that the number of female MPs has regressed from 15 percent in the 13th National Assembly compared to 18.1 percent in the 12th Assembly. We of course have a vacancy with one of the members for Kaumbwe Constituency," Speaker Mutti said.
She noted that women faced challenges which hindered them from participating in decision making positions including gender based violence.
"As a woman, I am aware of numerous challenges that hinder our women from effectively participating in decision making positions. These include; gender based violence, socio economic status and deep rooted unequal gender relationships in which men are considered to be superior to women. And for this, you will be amazed that in terms of statistics, women constitute a higher population even in terms of voting, the women are more voters, the women are the ones who turn out to go and vote but it's amazing that in terms of voting for our fellow women or women's participation in politics is still very low. There must be a bigger reason why but I think you know the reason," she said.
Speaker Mutti said if men were allowed to make decisions on behalf of women, they would be more inclined to favouring themselves.
"Even for me, I never ever dreamt to be a politician because first of all, my father said never be involved in politics because when you enter politics, you are looked down upon, the language that is used is unpalatable and as women, we deserve to be respected so we don't want our names to be pulled in the mud so maybe that is the reason why women don't participate. I think we need to introspect and see what it is that we are failing as women to ensure that women participate more in politics. Because it is from politics that decision making positions can be attained by women. And if you allow men to make the decisions on our behalf of course they will be more inclined to favoring themselves than ourselves. And the only thing that can take us from this problem of not fully participating in decision making positions is ourselves as women," said Speaker Mutti.
Meanwhile, Mulenga said the number of women elected to both parliament and local government fell far below the acceptable standards.
"While more women than ever are being elected to parliament and other public bodies around the world, equality is still a long way off, and current progress is far too slow. For example, during the just ended elections, Zambia has once again missed the opportunity to narrow the gender gap on achieving the 50-50 women representation. The number of women elected to both parliament and local government falls far below the acceptable standards as prescribed by the various regional and international conventions Zambia is party to," Mulenga said.
She noted that women continued to be systematically discriminated against as far as taking up roles in decision making.
"The Women's movement remains proud of you all for braving the odds to participate in Zambia's political landscape that is largely male dominated. This is evidence that our society remains patriarchal amid the various cultural and social norms that continue to hinder women to progress into public spaces as leaders. As you may be aware, women's participation in decision making and indeed politics has remained unacceptably low. Over the last 36 years of NGOCC existence, we have been advocating and implementing programs aimed at increasing women's participation in politics and decision making positions. I am sad to mention that despite these efforts, women continue to be systematically discriminated against, in as far as taking up roles in decision making. This is further exacerbated by the lack of an enabling legal and policy framework," she said.
Mulenga urged the MPs to operationalise the gender equity and equality act by establishing the gender commission.
"In view of the above, our prayer is to see legislators focus on practical and effective measures to help in narrowing the gender divide between women and men. It is our desire to see workable strategies that will emancipate the poor and vulnerable mostly women and girls at all levels of development. It is our appeal to the new leadership to operationalize the gender equity and equality act by establishing the gender commission. May I take this opportunity to appeal to you, our elected MPs, to be the torch bearers. In the House as champions of gender equality. As fellow women, you understand the numerous challenges that we face in the various facets of life. No better person can articulate the challenges of a poor health system, poor water reticulation system, inadequate nutrition or the adverse effects of climate change than us women," said Mulenga.
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Sophomore defensive back-receiver D'mitri Mata of unbeaten Pasadena Maranatha is having the kind of season that screams for attention.
Mata has seven interceptions for the unbeaten Minutemen (11-0). On Friday night in a playoff opener against Mission Prep, he made two interceptions and caught six passes for 106 yards and one touchdown in a 47-21 victory.
"He's very good," Coach Steve Bogan said. "He has a football sense and presence. He internalizes how the game is played. He reads patterns. When he goes up for a football with someone, he tends to come down with it."
Maranatha is seeded No. 1 in the Northwest Division and plays Arrowhead Christian on Friday.


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Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, Today's matchup is: Shao Kahn VS. Darkseid LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE!!!!! Shao Kahn Real Name: Shao Kahn First Appearance: Mortal Kombat II (November, 1993) Origin: Shao Kahn was once the adviser of the former ruler of Outworld, the invincible Dragon King Onaga. He however poisoned Onaga and took the throne. He then sought out to conquer other realms. Because of his immense power and the force of his armies, the Elder Gods decreed that the other realms must be given a chance to defend themselves and created the tournament, Mortal Kombat. The rules of the tournament are simple, once a generation, Shao Kahn's greatest warriors and the challenged realm's greatest warriors will fight. The champion will be gifted with immortality so that he/she could continue to fight for their realm until he or she loses. If Shao Kahn wins 10 tournaments in a row, he's allowed claim to that realm. However if the challenged realm wins 10, Shao Kahn must leave that realm alone. Then comes the current Mortal Kombat tournament. Shao Kahn's warriors had won 9 in a row, but Shang Tsung lost to Liu Kang. Shang Tsung begged for Shao Kahn to give him another chance and had a plan, so Shao Kahn restored Shang Tsung's youth and gave Shang Tsung his second chance. Shang Tsung's plan was to bypass the Elder God's decree. While Shang Tsung did this, Shao Kahn, being a former champion, challenged Liu Kang. However since Shao Kahn isn't allowed to enter Earthrealm, the Earth warriors had to venture to Outworld. However this was a trick and Shang Tsung's plan worked, Shang Tsung made it so that Shao Kahn's deceased wife would be brought back on Earth, allowing Shao Kahn to cross over to claim her. In doing so, he began his assault on Earth, starting by stealing everyone's souls and having his extermination squads eliminate anyone who escaped Shao Kahn's magic. He was ultimately defeated and forced to retreat back to Outworld where Edenians, Shokans, and Centaurians began their rebellion against him. In these assaults, a weakened Shao Kahn ordered Noob Saibot to assassinate Goro, and he struck Goro down on the battlefield. Though Goro was gravely wounded, he was not dead. Shang Tsung and his ally Quan Chi came asking for a meeting with the emperor, then they attacked and killed him. However this was just a magical duplicate the emperor created of himself while he gathered his strength, but he wouldn't have time as Shang Tsung and Quan Chi would unintentionally revive the Dragon King. Shao Kahn fled to avoid the wrath of the Dragon King while he continued to regain his strength, in doing so he came across Goro. He made Goro a bargain and healed the dying Shokan. Together they would planned to defeat Onaga. Here are his powers, weapons, abilities, and skills: Shao Kahn is shown to be an immensely powerful being throughout the series. He is able to utilize magic and has superhuman strength and durability. He is also able to charge at the opponent with considerable speed and power. His kombat abilities were demonstrated during the events of Mortal Kombat 3, where he defeated Kung Lao with relative ease. Armed with his Wrath Hammer, Shao Kahn can send opponents flying with one swing. During the events of Armageddon, he was able to smash through Mileena's magic barrier with his hammer. Like Shang Tsung, he can absorb the souls of others to increase his own power, often through the usage of soulnado. His ability to absorb souls is so potent, he can rob the billions of souls of an entire realm with a hand motion, often using portals in conjunction with his soul steal to access the souls of a realm without stepping foot on it. The warrior souls he has taken have also retained their memories such as combat knowledge, making him wiser with every soul he imprisons within him. Shao Kahn is one of the few wielders of the mysterious green energy besides Johnny Cage, Cassie Cage, Nightwolf and Jade. He is one of the most versatile wielders of green energy, as he can use it to create energy weapon constructs such as spears, generate protective force fields that reflect projectiles and fire energy beams seemingly from his eyes and shoot laser beams from his hands. He can enhance his strikes with green energy to increase the power behind his attacks, greatly increase his attack speed with it (like how Johnny Cage uses green energy to speed up his attacks in his Little Improve fatality) and sometimes use it to propel himself to great distances. Apart from his projectile attacks, Kahn's knowledge of magic seems to include cloning, as this is how he managed to avoid assassination at the hands of the Deadly Alliance. After escaping into the wilderness, he was able to heal and resuscitate a mortally wounded Goro and recruit him back to his cause. Shao Kahn has also created a body of flesh and bone for Shang Tsung using his magic when the evil sorcerer's original body was vaporized by Raiden's suicide attack in the events of Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance. He is capable of resurrecting others as well, he demonstrated this ability in the events of Mortal Kombat Trilogy where he brings Mileena back to life after she was killed by Kitana. His powers extend to wielding psychic powers, as he was able to enslave the thousands of souls within the magical being Ermac using his powerful mind control and is capable of using telekinesis to lift and rag doll opponents. It is revealed in Mortal Kombat 11 in an intro between Scorpion and Skarlet that Kahn has knowledge in other fields of magic as well, as he was the one who taught Skarlet how to use Blood Magik and could possibly bestowed upon her this powerful and gruesome ability to manipulate blood. Darkseid Real Name: Uxas First Appearance: Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen Vol. 1 #134 Origin: Born of the royal family of Apokolips, Uxas is the younger son of Yuga Khan and Heggra. As a young man, Uxas longed to gain the throne of Apokolips but had opposition in his peaceful brother, Drax. Uxas plotted his whole life to supplant his brother and mother (his father having long been lost in the Source Wall). Uxas travelled to New Genesis and met a young man, peaceful and innocent in nature. Seeing potential in him, Uxas released his pet bird, then told the boy that his pet cat had eaten it, convincing him to avenge his pet by burying the cat alive. However, when the bird returned, the cat was already dead, and the boy strangled it in a rage. The boy soon took the name DeSaad and would become Uxas' most trusted adviser, and possibly the closest thing he had to a friend. Finally, Uxas saw his chance when a connection to the Omega Realm was discovered. Drax intended to connect with it and assume his godname, but Uxas interrupted the process and took the power for himself, supposedly killing Drax in the process. When he emerged from the chrysalis that formed around his body, Uxas took the name Darkseid, the most feared of all the god-names of in the ancient Apokoliptian lore-books no one else dared to take, as his god-name. Heggra was quite pleased with Darkseid's ruthlessness, having long detested Drax's pacifism. As part of his plan to eliminate another rival, Darkseid convinced his uncle, General Steppenwolf, to hunt the New Gods of New Genesis for sport. Darkseid accompanied his uncle on his hunt, where he killed Avia, wife of Izaya, the ruler of New Genesis. Izaya, in turn, killed Steppenwolf, but Darkseid soon resurrected him, and a war between Apokolips and New Genesis began. Darkseid became betrothed to Tigra, a woman in line with Heggra's own preferences. Darkseid held no affection for Tigra, but soon met the sorceress Suli, a pacifist who believed that power should be used to help the weak. Darkseid was enchanted with Suli and soon married her, questioning whether to continue with his murderous scheme to gain the throne. Suli, in turn, bore Darkseid a son, Kalibak. Heggra, however, would not let her son be "tainted" as Drax had been, and ordered DeSaad to poison and kill Suli. Soon after, he was arraigned to marry Karreev in order to obtain chemical deposits and plotted to kill her afterward. However, this plan was ruined when a mysterious gray-skinned beast crash landed. It was here that Darkseid first experienced fear as he watched the beast kill his friend Mayhem. He attempts to confront the beast, but the planet has proven to be too unstable and he is forced to depart, not knowing this is not the last time they would meet. Darkseid was soon married to Tigra, who bore him a son, Orion. Darkseid soon learned of Heggra and DeSaad's conspiracy, and gave DeSaad a choice: poison Heggra or face Darkseid's wrath. Desaad complied, and Darkseid assumed the throne of Apokolips, but whatever friendship between them was gone. Soon after, he was given the task of reviewing a dog cavalry soldier named Goodness, who had murdered her superior when ordered to kill her mount Mercy. When brought before Darkseid, Goodness explained that her actions were not out of loyalty: Mercy was too loyal to Darkseid to risk losing, as she had trained the dog to be loyal to her first, but Darkseid foremost. Intrigued, Darkseid ordered Mercy to kill Goodness, who immediately attacked her mistress. After a fierce battle, Goodness finally killed Mercy. Darkseid was so impressed with Mercy's fanaticism that he made Goodness head of Armagetto's orphanages, where the children were indoctrinated to "die for Darkseid". The finest of these warriors were the Female Furies, who served as Darkseid's honor guard. At the same time, the war with New Genesis was going nowhere, when Darkseid encountered the Green Martians and discovered their belief that the "will" represented a "life-equation". Darkseid theorized that there must an "Anti-Life Equation" which negated the will, and sought to buy time to discover it. Darkseid and Izaya reached a truce known as the Pact: Darkseid would receive Izaya's son, while Izaya would receive Orion. As long as each prince stayed on their adopted worlds, the truce would hold. Darkseid remanded the boy to Granny Goodness' care, always knowing that he would one day escape. However, the Pact was a disaster for Darkseid: not only did Scott Free (as Goodness named him) manage to escape, but the leader of the Female Furies, Big Barda, fell in love with him and followed him. Also, Orion took to the ideals of New Genesis and became the greatest warrior of the Fourth World. A prophecy soon arose that Darkseid would die by Orion's hand. Here are his powers, abilities, and skills: New God Physiology: The beings of Apokolips call themselves Gods and live outside of normal time and space in a realm called the Fourth World. These New Gods have evolved due to their close proximity to the Source, a primeval energy, believed to be one of the ultimate foundations of the Universal Expression of Energy, along with their superior technology, into beings of genetic stability and evolutionary perfection. The denizens of New Genesis are immortal, stronger, faster, and smarter than homo sapiens, despite their resemblance. Vast Superhuman Strength: Darkseid is an extremely powerful alien hailing from planet Apokolips, who possesses colossal super-strength. Darkseid's full strength potential varies depending on the incarnation. Overall, because he is a high-tier cosmic being, Darkseid can easily overpower and kill humans and most galactic beings, he can bend and break through virtually any man-made material, can lift extremely heavy objects, and decimate full-sized buildings and other structures with his might. He possesses enough strength to match beings such as Superman and Wonder Woman in combat. Depending on the incarnation, he could overpower Superman with nothing but brute strength, or vice versa. As a god of New Genesis, he is able to break even the strongest of metals, once breaking a Green Lantern Ring with his bare hands. Superhuman Speed: Although rarely displayed, Darkseid can react and maneuver faster than the healthiest and strongest human athlete who partakes in daily exercise. However, Darkseid cannot run or move nearly as fast as speeders like Superman or the Flash. In some cases, however, he would often surprise Superman by appearing right behind him. It has been seen that Darkseid can react in microseconds. Superhuman Stamina: Darkseid's tissues don't create fatigue toxins resulting in him having inexhaustible stamina. He can fight non stop for as long as it takes and can outlast any opponent. Invulnerability: Darkseid is extremely resistant to most forms of physical and mental harm. Darkseid's full durability capacity varies depending on the incarnation. Overall, because he is a high-tier cosmic being, humans could not even begin to harm him, bullets bounce off him, rockets, bombs and lasers will not even leave a mark on him, and high-voltage energy emissions cannot penetrate through him. He is completely immune to all earthly diseases and viruses. Despite his resistance, other high-tier cosmic beings like Superman or the Martian Manhunter can cause him great distress and pain. Also, materials forged from his home world can hurt him as well. Healing: Darkseid can heal from every wound, such as being stabbed through the eyes, remarkably fast like the time his eye was injured on Earth 2 during a fight with the heroes of that world, but was fine in the next fight, moments later, having regained use of his dreaded Omega Blasts. The Spectre once reduced Darkseid to ashes only to have the New God return to life. Immortality: As a New God, Darkseid is immortal and has an extended lifespan which allows him to exist indefinitely. He doesn't age, wither, or degrade. He has been reduced to nothing before by the Spectre but it has been shown that he reformed his body shortly thereafter. Immunity to disease: Like all the New Gods, Darkseid's divine biology allows him to have an immunity to disease. Despotellis couldn't spread the New Gods with a disease due to their immunity. Omega Effect: Darkseid wields a cosmic energy field called "Omega Effect", which proves integral, as it is the core from which his other abilities manifest from. This effect allows him to transverse through time and space, also enabling him to break barriers and force-fields. Omega Beams: Darkseid's main power. He focuses this power as a form of energy that he fires from his eyes. This effect is not only a relentless attack, but it is capable of teleporting the target to any location Darkseid chooses and recall them later or erase the target from the universe and similarly reform them. Darkseid has pinpoint control over his Omega Beams, and his unerring aim allows it to travel in straight lines or bend, twist or curve around corners. It has been shown that the Omega Beams are ineffective against the bracelets of Wonder Woman, as they were created from the Olympian Aegis. He has claimed that no being had yet withstood the full force of the Omega Beam, but Yuga Khan, Doomsday and Superman nonetheless survived the attack. Matter Manipulation: Darkseid can transmute and manipulate matter, and in extension atoms, at will; he can destroy humans with a mere thought, and as such, he can even create his own creature complexions by design out of nothing, as he did when he created the being known as Strayne. Also, Darkseid can cause organisms to degrade and de-evolve. Molecular Manipulation: He is also able to dissipate and disperse the molecules of an object or organism, effectively erasing them from existence. Resurrection: He can resurrect people with his Omega Effect. Chronokinesis: Darkseid can move and transverse through time at ease. Teleportation: Darkseid can teleport himself and other beings anywhere in the entire Universe even through other dimensions at a mere thought. Power Distribution: Darkseid could endow his lesser subjects with enormous powers. either granting them new abilities, increasing old ones they already possess or restoring lost powers to others at higher levels. He has done so with Mantis, Dr. Bedlam, Mary Marvel and his son; Kalibak. Telepathy: Darkseid can easily read minds of others anywhere in entire Universe. In this ability, he can also attack or invade someone's mind with images. Mind Control: Darkseid can control the actions, thoughts and speech of humans just by thinking. In the scope of this ability, he can control and take over 100 individuals at once, indicating the capacity potential his brain can achieve. Psionic Possession: Darkseid's psychic abilities allow him to possess an individual and negate any superhuman abilities they may have. Telekinesis: Darkseid can mentally influence the movement of objects and people with his mind; he often makes things float with simple gestures of his hand. Flight/Levitation: Darkseid can fly at incredible speeds or levitate effortlessly. Erosion Blasts: Darkseid is able to project energy from his hands as well as his eyes. To this effect the blasts can sustain damages from eradication to withering in effect, using both aspects to a devastating degree. Avatar Creation: A simple thought allows Darkseid to create liable avatars if/when the need arises. Size Manipulation: Darkseid can easily manipulate his size, density and mass just by thinking, enabling him to become any size he wants. Genius Level Intellect: Darkseid possesses intelligence that surpasses even the greatest minds in the universe. With this, he is an excellent strategist and has proven that not only sheer force of strength and power has aided him in battles. Science: He is constantly researching about the Anti-Life Equation. Tactical Analysis: He is a master planner and strategist and his armies are nearly unbeatable under his leadership. Intimidation: With his frightening visage and ruthless nature, Darkseid instills fear in friend and foe alike, something he no doubt enjoys. Expert Combatant: Darkseid is a highly-trained Apokoliptian warrior. He has held his own against powerful opponents, such as Superman. Despite his impressive fighting skills, however, Darkseid rarely resorts to personal combat to defeat his foes. Instead, he uses his servants to defeat his enemies for him. Apparently, Darkseid only fights opponents he deems worthy, such as Superman, Batman or Orion. Indomitable Will: Darkseid possesses an extraordinary control over his emotions, despite his reputation of anger and hatred towards all living things. His son Orion lacks such willpower. Battle Breakdown: We have the legendary ruler of Outworld going up against the legendary ruler of Apokolips. This fight would epic, titanic, and destructive as hell. Both of these men are ruthless, aggression, and pure evil. This fight would be close IMO. But as always, I leave up to you guys. Is it Shao Kahn or Darkseid? I hope you guys enjoy this one. PEACE!
I don't know what to say after watching this. Anyways, I watched the first episode of Deathstroke: Knights & Dragons and OMG it is awesome. Highly recommend you check it out. Michael Chiklis, the actor who played the Thing in the '05 and '07 Fantastic 4 movies, voices Deathstroke and IMO does a great job.
Divisional Round Conclusion: Texans 31 Chiefs 51 Seahawks 23 Packers 28
Division Round Update: Titans 28 Ravens 12
BTW, I forgot to mention that last weekend I picked up the Ultimate Edition of Injustice Gods Among Us and a Superman graphic novel which consists of Superman: Secret Origin and Superman: Brainiac. Once I finished reading them, I will review them on the thread.
I can't wait for the conclusion of Crisis of Infinite Earths. It has been really so far IMO.


There are many occasions that I wish I could give a relationship to Deity to someone. I wish that I could just wrap up the love of the gods in a brightly colored package, bless it, and hand it over as a gift. I wish that a relationship with the Divine could be like those buckets of unfinished Gatorade that the winning football team pours on their coach. I wish that I could pour it over someone, and have it soak them to the soul.
However, that wonderment is selfish. My desire to impart my form of God or Deity onto someone else almost seems to me to be wanting. What if it comes out of a desire to be agreed with? (Sorry to the Goddess of Grammar for these last few sentences.) I'd like to answer that it doesn't.
When I call to the Heavens, I feel a presence. There is a Divine spark in me that recognizes the Divinity that answers my prayers. I know this. I know this because I can smell it, touch it, taste it, weigh it, measure it, feel it - in all the definitions of the word feel. However, I also believe with every fiber of this form I've been blessed with that when I call to the Powers that Be an answer will come. It doesn't matter if the answer is No, or Not right now, or if the divine Magic 8 Ball says Outcome Unclear, I know that there will be a response.
What if, however, I were an agnostic? I've heard time and time again something to the effect of, "I call and I call, but it doesn't seem like my prayers are answered." Does this mean that the answer is consistently No for a person that doesn't see the desired results? For those of waning faith, or no faith in anything concrete at all, I'd like to pose this: perhaps, the prayer of the agnostic is not answered. Or, at least, not in the way that we think.
I think it's like in The Monkey's Paw - that horror story we all read in middle school - where the people ask for money, and then their son dies and they inherit exactly the amount of money they need. If you ask for something general, and you don't think about where it comes from, maybe the manner in which your answer comes also gets burdened in confusion. Take the statement, "God, make my life better." How, exactly, are you wanting your life to be better? And, in what way do you want that improvement to occur? Perhaps, more specifically and importantly, do you believe that who you're calling to is up to the task of making your life better?
I know that when I'm praying I can feel the Divine presence there, having a conversation with my Spirit. I can feel Divinity in every moment of the day, and recognize the hand of my higher power move and shape the events of my life. But, what if I were calling to someone I was unsure even existed? Or, what if I had a vague idea that Someone existed, but didn't know who They were, or to what extent They could fix anything? Who am I calling to, then?
Maybe the Cry of the Agnostic is muddled in their own agnosticism. Maybe in their "prove it to me" attitude, they're not allowing anything to be proven. I'm learning in Philosophy - particularly the book Siddhartha - that people who are constantly seeking in life will never find anything. However, people that find what they're looking for don't seek it, but rather let life's lessons and Divine truths just integrate themselves into their being. The holiest of men may never go to seminary or study theology, but they might just be the beatnik that has a good idea of how to live. Or, there's something else that I've heard: If you're trying to travel down the river, and you're not getting anywhere going against the current, why don't you just stop paddling and let the river carry you. You'll go the same distance much faster, and you'll not work nearly as much. And, when you get there you won't be worn out by the journey. Though, sometimes just going with the flow of the river doesn't get you to your desired destination.
This can be good. Maybe where you were going isn't where you needed to be. However, if where you're going really is important to you, then perhaps you will have to put in the work to get there.
All that to say this: Before you pray, decide who it is you're praying to. Or, at least figure out what you're wanting that Deity to do. How do you want your life to be better? And, furthermore, what things do you want your Deity of choice to do to make that change?
Prayer is one of the few mystical experiences that, I believe, you must have faith and believe in, in order for it to be effective. It's always said that a curse can't hurt you if you don't believe in it, and the argument to that is that a bus will still run over you, whether you believe in it or not. However, you still have a concept of a bus. You have the concept of a curse. But, do you have a concept of God? Maybe a God can't save you if you don't have a concept of Who you're talking to.
I'm sure I'm wrong, but it is something to think about.


It seems that Mercedes is keeps an ACE up his sleeve and that a new model could have a place in its range. We are talking about a Mercedes sedan class, a specimen that would occupy a step between current CLA coupé and Mercedes class C. ' Aesthetics' is the name of the sculpture which reveals to us the forms of this four-door sedan. Star brand says that this curious representation to advance the design language of compact future.
The sculpture suggests an more clean and care, something that is achieved by reducing the number of lines. The new generation of Mercedes vehicles will have a marked ribbing that runs through all the side and some elements that remind us of other models. The clearest example is his Bull of large dimensions and situated in a low position. It is the same pan with vertical slats of the AMG GT.
If still by the side found some marked steps of wheel and a fall of the ceiling light that us draws the third volume. At the top of the boot, we find a small spoiler that accentuates its dynamic character. Although still a sculpture, these forms could see them in the next class, CLA (also Shooting Brake), GLA and even b-class. Also in some new additions.
There is already talk that there could be a new SUV between the GLA and the GLC. This Possible Mercedes GLB would have as a main objective the Chinese market. Precisely the class A Mercedes sedan also could benefit from a version of extended battle for this country. These models will use the second generation of the MFA platform and it is not expected that they arrive to the less until the next year 2018.


"Summarizing Existing Conversation For Newly Added Participants In Onli" by Victor Carbune, Sandro Feuz et al.
Systems and methods of assisting a user newly added to a communication thread are disclosed. The system includes one or more users connected through a server in a network. The system further includes various machine learning models running on the server to summarize a conversation and to identify user-specific content. The method includes providing a customized summary to the newly added user with previous discussion points, other users involved, action items assigned, attachments added, etc. in the form of an easily readable short snippet of text. The method may also include suggesting adding one or more other users to the conversation at a specific time. The disclosed system and method could result in conversations in the virtual world becoming more like real world conversations by reducing the entry barrier for a new user to a pre-existing conversation.


In 2018, the South African Masters Weightlifting Federation invited Australia to send a team of 5 men and 5 women to compete in a Test Match with a SAMWF Team of the same composition on 13 April 2019. The AWF National Masters Panel put a team together using 2018 SMF Masters Ranking lists.
Unfortunately two AWF Masters Team members have had to withdraw from this tour. So now there are spots open for one male and one female and expressions of interest are invited from AWF Masters lifters who hold a current Australian passport and are prepared to fully self-fund their travel to and from South Africa. To express interest or request more information, email imoir@awf.com.au.
The AWF SMF Ranking List will be used to determine the final selection if more than one eligible male and/or more than one eligible female applies.
Expressions of Interest close this Sunday, 10th February.


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Girls To The Mic
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Bridget has worked in radio since 2009 when she cut her teeth as a newsreader at 4ZZZ. Bitten by the radio bug, she haunted the halls of Brisbane's community radio stations until one relented and gave her a job. Bridget now works for 4EB and produces The Wire and Fair Comment. When she's not behind a mic or on the phone, Bridget dabbles in freelance writing, research and baking.
The theme of IWD in 2014 is Inspiring Change - tell us about one woman you think has inspired change in the world.
There's so many to choose from but for me, it just has to be Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the Burmese democracy campaigner. She's a bit of a 'don't get me started' hero of mine… My parents really set me up for this one; my first kitten was called Suu Kyi. Definitely resulted in some interesting conversations with house guests! I vividly remember my dad telling me stories of this amazing, brave woman fighting so hard for the country she loved. I always thought she was a superhero until my folks pointed her out on the news.
When I eventually went to Burma, it really crystallized for me what Daw Aung San Suu Kyi was fighting for. The country was raw and beautiful; the people were irresistibly warm, but constantly looking over their shoulders.
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi exudes quiet strength and dignity, and is, for me, the embodiment of female power. She made the world sit up and pay attention to what was happening in a distant corner of Asia. She inspired change in the world and is now, finally, inspiring change in her country.
Girls to the Mic is a joint initiative of the Digital Radio Project and Community Radio Network at the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia
Girls to the Mic illustrations by Steph Hughes.


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Crystal Palace interested in Naouirou Ahamada
by Jimmy Moorhouse @JimmyMoorhouse share
Crystal Palace are seemingly closing in on their first signing of the January transfer window, with reports suggesting that they are in negotiations with Stuttgart for midfielder Naouirou Ahamada.
According to The Athletic's Crystal Palace correspondent Matt Woosnam, the Eagles are "in discussions" with the Bundesliga club over a deal for the breakout star.
He tweeted: "Palace are in discussions with Stuttgart over a deal for 20-year-old midfielder Naouirou Ahamada. In an ideal world, they hope to sign a right-back, centre midfielder and striker this window but won't do deals for the sake of it."
Patrick Vieira is clearly in need of another central player in January to support Cheick Doucoure in the middle of the park. Therefore, it is easy to see why they are targeting a promising youngster such as Ahamada this month, with the Eagles' form rapidly deteriorating since the World Cup break, having won just one of their seven matches over the past month.
"They will be right up there" - Insider thinks CPFC could pounce on "absolutely class" talent
Vieira could land big Clyne upgrade in Crystal Palace move for "unreal" 26y/o "animal" - opinion
Forget Gallagher: Vieira should seal Crystal Palace swoop for "combative" £22m titan - opinion
Exactly what Vieira needs
After making just three starts across the last two Bundesliga seasons with Stuttgart, the youngster has established himself as a regular in Bruno Labbadia's side so far this term.
In 16 appearances in the current top-flight campaign, the Frenchman has netted two goals and averaged a 6.48 rating from WhoScored for his performances.
Crystal Palace beat Sheffield United in their first game of 2021, but what was the score?
WhoScored add that the young midfielder excels at long shots, dribbling, concentration and blocking the ball, which suggests that he could be something of an all-rounder, perhaps adding some attacking impetus to a goal-shy Palace outfit who are the sixth-lowest scorers in the Premier League.
FBref also shows that Ahamada ranks well with regard to goals per 90, progressive passes received and dribbles completed, which suggests that he could have a big impact in the final third.
Luka Milivojevic, James McArthur and Jeffrey Schlupp could all depart Selhurst Park in the summer when their contracts expire, which suggests that the Eagles desperately need new faces in midfield.
The likes of Jairo Riedewald and Will Hughes have both had very little involvement under Vieira (just one league start between them in 2022/23), which again emphasises how much the Frenchman needs reinforcements in the middle of the park.
With that in mind, Ahamada could be a good prospective long-term addition at Selhurst Park as the Eagles manager looks to continue revolutionising the squad that he inherited from Roy Hodgson.
Vieira has spoken a lot recently about the need for new players and it seems as if Steve Parish is close to completing Palace's first deal of the month, and hopefully Ahamada can play a big part for the Eagles in the remainder of the campaign if he comes to SE25.


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Q: misplaced label on scatter plot data I am quite new to R and was wondering if anyone could help with this problem:
I am trying to graph a set of data. I use plot to plot the scatter data and use text to add labels to the values. However the last label is misplaced on the graph and I can't figure out why. Below is the code:
#specify the dataset
x<-c(1:10)

#find p: the percentile of each data in the dataset
y=quantile(x, probs=seq(0,1,0.1), na.rm=FALSE, type=5)

#print the values of p
y

#plot p against x
plot(y, tck=0.02, main="Percentile Graph of Dataset D", xlab="Data of the dataset", ylab="Percentile", xlim=c(0, 11), ylim=c(0, 11), pch=10, seq(1, 11,     1), col="blue", las=1, cex.lab=0.9, cex.axis=0.9, cex.main=0.9)
#change the x-axis scale
axis(1, seq(1, 11, 1), tck=0.02)
#draw disconnected line segments
abline(h = 1:11, v = 1:11, col = "#EDEDED")

#Add data labels to the graph
text(y, x, labels= (y), cex=0.6, pos=1, col="red")

A: Your probs request returns 11 values, but you only have 10 x values.  Therefore R recycles your y values, and the 11th label is plotted at y = 1 when you add the text.  How to fix this depends upon what you are trying to do.  Perhaps in your probs sequence you want seq(0, 1, length.out = 10)?


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Experiencing Washington, D.C. is an adventure! It is truly an international city — evident by the many peoples and languages we experience walking The National Mall numerous museums. For Americans, It is the nation's Capital City — the epicenter of national political life and ongoing governmental decision-making. It is the seat of power for our nation's three branches of government — Executive, Legislative, Judicial.
Although nearly two centuries "younger" than New York City or Boston, Washington, D.C. is America's historic city where decisions of war and peace have been debated. When one visits the U.S. Capitol Building or the U.S. Supreme Court or the Library of Congress or the White House, there is a sense of awe that can be almost overwhelming. The wonderful Smithsonian Museums keep America's history and culture alive and ready to explore. Washington's monuments and memorials are exciting to behold. Arlington National Cemetery nearby is profound hallowed ground.
Five and one-half days are far too brief a time to fully experience America's Capital City; however, Tim and Cathy Chambless will provide both a historical and cultural understanding of this unique city, and also provide a behind-the-scenes examination of the political life and governmental actions that make each day in Washington, D.C. a must-visit experience!
Meetings with Utah's Members of Congress, journalists and lobbyists
Tours of the Supreme Court, Library of Congress, and U.S. Capitol Building
Tour of NPR and meeting with an NPR reporter, and meeting at C-SPAN TV
Lunch at the National Press Club with Salt Lake Tribune reporter
Free Time to explore the historic National Mall and Smithsonian Museum
A day at the National Museum of African American History and Culture
Free Time to visit Arlington National Cemetery
Tour of White House on Saturday morning is possible (for those interested)
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Q: Fetch data then save it to state in ReactJS I have a react application where I'm fetching data from coingecko API. I was able to display all the data using .map and I was able to filter the cryptocurrencies based on what user types into the searchbar. With this:
function FetchCrypto() {
  const [coins, setCoins] = useState([]);
  const [search, setSearch] = useState('');

  useEffect(() => {
    axios
      .get(
        'https://api.coingecko.com/api/v3/coins/markets?vs_currency=usd&order=market_cap_desc&per_page=10&page=1&sparkline=false'
      )
      .then(res => {
        setCoins(res.data);
        console.log(res.data);
      })
      .catch(error => console.log(error));
  }, []); // this basically just fetches the data and stores it in Coins state

  const handleChange = e => {
    setSearch(e.target.value);
  }; // update search state to filter for coins (based on what user typed into searchbar)

  const filteredCoins = coins.filter(coin =>
    coin.name.toLowerCase().includes(search.toLowerCase())
  ); // this is to filter the array of data, and display "bitcoin" if user types in "bitcoin" instead of displaying the entire database

  return (

Search a currency

        <form>
          <input
            className='coin-input'
            type='text'
            onChange={handleChange}
            placeholder='Search'
          />
        </form>

      {filteredCoins.map(coin => {
        return (
          <Coin
            key={coin.id}
            name={coin.name}
            price={coin.current_price}
            symbol={coin.symbol}
            image={coin.image}
            priceChange={coin.price_change_percentage_24h}
          />
        );
      })}

  );
}

export default FetchCrypto;

However, instead of mapping through the entire database and displaying it. I want to give users the ability to pick a few entries ( cryptos ) and save it so they don't have to go thru everything to see what they're interested in.
I was thinking to .push() the data from filteredCoins into an array and then use LocalStorage to persist state. Not really sure how to handle this.
here's how it looks like so far after being mapped ( the refresh and delete buttons in the corner of each entry don't work yet.. but I'd like to add a + button to give it the functionality I just spoke about )

A: when pressing on add do localStorage.setItem("name",value) and then you can access it via localStorage.getItem("name")


What is the origin of April Fool's Day? Even though there are many theories, this one stands out: it started in the XVI century when the old Julian calendar was replaced by Gregorian calendar. Under Julian calendar the New Year was celebrated on April 1, but it's been shifted to January 1 under the Gregorian calendar. Those who didn't like the change or did not hear about it continued exchanging gifts on April 1st, others started amusing themselves by sending mock presents.
Slashdot introduced a Digg and reddit-like rating system to articles, dubbed SlashRating, they even trademarked a new term "slashdottit".
Digital Inspiration released a hack to download movies, audiobooks and music videos and offers them for free from the iTunes store.
CollegeHumor re-designed their website to appear as if the domain name has expired and has been overrun with spammers. – however after 10 seconds you're redirected to the live working site, and never see that page again.
ThinkGeek's front page features many fake items for sale, such as SnūzNLūz – Wifi Donation Alarm Clock, an 8-bit tie, a Wii remote helmet, amongst other items. The page also features an iPhone which they are now shipping.
Uncyclopedia replaced their main page with a page similar to Wikipedia's, linking to semi-related articles. It also claims Wikipedia is a parody of the site.
newsaskew – Everything on the home page is backwards.
reddit.com	changed it's logo to 'redacted' and added a censorship to the titles and comments of submitted articles. This prank annoyed many reddit users who ask for the April Fool's day to end early.
For more 2007 April Fool's hoaxes check Wikipedia's 2007 collection, Top 100 April Fool's Day Hoaxes Of All Time from Musemum of Hoaxes, and Urgo's list of April Fools' Day Jokes on Websites.
My brother said that he went to Mexico, got wasted, and married some girl and he didn't know what her name was. I caught on right away though.
April Fools is getting more interesting in the internet over last couple of years.


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Roman Catholic Bishops of England and Wales issue pastoral letter on the General Election
Posted on 15 May 2017 by Frank Cranmer
The Roman Catholic Bishops of England and Wales have issued a letter on the forthcoming general election, which will be distributed in parishes across all dioceses this weekend. The letter encourages all Roman Catholics to play an active part in the election. While voting for any particular political party is a matter of conscience, the bishops encourage people to use their vote. The text is as follows:
"THE GENERAL ELECTION 2017
A letter to Catholics in England and Wales from their Bishops
As we approach the General Election on 8 June, we offer you these considerations.
As Catholics and citizens of the UK, our lives are shaped by the vision inspired by our faith. Pope Francis says:
'An authentic faith . . . always involves a deep desire to change the world, to transmit values, to leave this earth somehow better than we found it. We love this magnificent planet on which God has put us, and we love the human family which dwells here, with all its tragedies and struggles, its hopes and aspirations, its strengths and weaknesses. The earth is our common home and all of us are brothers and sisters.' Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium §183
These words encourage us to approach this General Election with a positive determination to consider carefully all that is at stake.
An important duty of every UK citizen with the right to vote is to take part in this General Election. Please make sure that you are registered. Please do vote. Your vote is a matter of conscience. It is your judgement about all that God wants of us, both personally and as a society.
Pope Francis reminds us of key principles to guide our thinking:
'…a deep desire to change this world and leave this earth a better place than we found it." To do this we must name and face every injustice and exploitation which scars our society and world.
'We love this human family with all its tragedies and struggles.' The family is the basic model by which we think of humanity, for the family is indeed the fundamental unit of the human race and therefore to be protected and nurtured. The practical expression of this love is mercy and compassion, extended especially at times of illness, homelessness, bereavement, violence and desolation.
'The earth is our common home.' We cannot be indifferent to the struggles and disasters of people who live far away from us, and must strive to assist and protect them. We cannot be indifferent to the environmental impact of how we live and organise our creation of wealth and well-being.
'We are all brothers and sisters.' Here we insist that every person has a shared dignity that should never be denied or ignored. We are made in God's image and likeness, precious to him and each other, and this must be respected and valued.
These broad principles impact directly on many of the practical issues being debated at this time. Indeed, this General Election takes place at a pivotal moment in the life of our nations as we prepare to leave the European Union.
To a great extent the outcome of this election will determine the approach taken on how this is achieved, the priorities we pursue and the values we wish to treasure as our own in the UK and as partners with countries around the world. It will determine how we can heal divisions in our society, care for the vulnerable, how our public services are run and whether we can remain a united kingdom.
These principles shape our thinking about the issues that are being debated at this time. Attached are some questions you might consider yourselves and raise with candidates or those who seek your support.
LEAVING THE EUROPEAN UNION
There are over three million EU citizens living in the UK and about a million British citizens living elsewhere in the EU. They face an uncertain future. Where do your candidates stand on the future of EU citizens in the UK and reciprocal rights for UK citizens in the EU?
As our formal leaving of the EU approaches, new trade deals will be negotiated. It is important that in them human and workers' rights, the environment, and the development of the world's poorest countries are taken into account. What issues do your candidates think should be the top priority when forming new international partnerships?
ISSUES ON FAMILY AND LIFE
In 2015 Parliament voted overwhelmingly to protect society's most vulnerable people, by preventing the legalisation of assisted dying. Will your candidates uphold this decision? Will they support measures to promote the intrinsic value of life at every stage?
The family is at the heart of the health and well-being of society, above all the well-being of children. What policies do your candidates propose for the flourishing of family life?
In a civilised society, prisons should be places of redemption and rehabilitation. Our prison system faces unprecedented levels of violence and suicide. Do your candidates support urgent prison reform and better resourcing?
The UK has long been a place of welcome for people from other countries. There needs to be a clear policy on migration, which works for the economy and is respectful of the unity of marriage and family life. How will your candidates ensure that we operate a fair migration system for people wanting to enter and work in the UK?
The UK is currently committed to resettling at least 20,000 of the most vulnerable Syrian refugees by 2020. Will your candidates work to ensure that this commitment is kept and options to expand the scheme are considered? Will they promote a welcoming society and stand against hate crime?
FREEDOM OF RELIGION AND BELIEF
Across the world millions of people are persecuted because of their beliefs. How do your candidates intend to promote freedom of religion or belief for all, and what steps could be taken as a priority in UK foreign policy to protect religious minorities, including Christian minorities?
HELPING THE WORLD'S POOREST
Aid provided by the UK saves lives and helps people out of poverty. Will your candidates commit to protecting and enhancing the international development budget?
CARING FOR THE VULNERABLE
There are many in our communities who are financially vulnerable and struggle to make ends meet or in need of decent housing. Where do your candidates stand on helping the poorest, in terms of health, social care and housing? How will they support people with mental health problems? How will they finance these services?
Catholic schools make a positive contribution to society, serving over 845,000 children in England and Wales. Will your candidates support parental choice for the education of their children? Will they support Catholic schools as part of this choice for faith-based education?
Modern slavery is a gross violation of human dignity affecting at least 14,000 people in the UK and millions more around the world. How will your candidate give political support to the fight against modern slavery and better assistance for its victims?
There are many other issues you will be considering. In all of them please bear in mind not only their impact on you and your family but also their impact on our wider world. The UK has a long and worthy tradition of generosity and justice. The values contained in these questions are fundamental to our way of life and the good of our society."
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Health Canada has approved Ofev (nintedanib) as a treatment to slow the decline of pulmonary function in people with scleroderma-associated interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD).
The approval makes Ofev, by Boehringer Ingelheim, the first treatment for people with SSc-ILD available in Canada. It follows the therapy's recent approval in the U.S. for the same indication.
"When systemic sclerosis [scleroderma] involves the lungs, it can be incredibly debilitating. For years I've watched my patients' disease progress and have been frustrated by the fact that there weren't any approved treatments to slow the disease from progressing," Sindhu Johnson, director of the Toronto Scleroderma Program and a professor of medicine at the University of Toronto, said in a press release.
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Safety results of SENSCIS were consistent with Ofev's known safety profile. Diarrhea was the most frequently reported adverse event, with other common side effects including nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, wight loss, and fatigue.
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"We now have the unprecedented opportunity to care for our patients in a different way that offers hope by slowing down the progression of this disease," he added.
Uli Brödl, vice president, medical and regulatory affairs, Boehringer Ingelheim (Canada), said: "With Ofev being the first therapy available in Canada to slow the rate of decline in pulmonary function for patients with SSc-ILD, it provides hope for these patients and their loved ones."
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P.S. Speaking of classic pieces that are over and over again wearable, this $39 Joe Fresh cropped denim (Chanel-like) jacket qualifies and then some. Though you can't buy it online in the US (Canada only right now), you can call a store and they will ship it to you free. Nice!


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Q: Updating HIVE table with new records and upsert records based on key I am following below approch -
There is table WORK.DATA_PERM that is avialble and new and data that has to be updated is in such a form like if assuming that are 100 rows in WORK.DATA_PERM and new file have 10 records out of which 9 has to be updated and 1 new record-
Steps followed are -

*

*Create a new table WORK.DATA_PTY and insert it with all the record of table WORK.DATA_PERM .

*Append this table from the file which as been recieved (10 rows ) referred above.

*Run below query to get desired data -

select T1.PTY_KEY, T1.PRCS_DT
from WORK.DATA_PTY T1 INNER JOIN
(select PTY_KEY, max(PRCS_DT) as MAX_DATE from WORK.DATA_PTY group by PTY_KEY) T2
on  T2.PTY_KEY  = T1.PTY_KEY
and T2.MAX_DATE = T1.PRCS_DT
We want to use Java Map Reduce for doing this activity ? Please suggest approch. Thanks for your responses.

A: You can use Java Map Reduce for doing this activity. After writing your mapper and reducer code in java, you can also plug them into your hive query.
You can see how to write custom mapper and reducer for hive queries here
Also see this