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Laughter Without Borders
By Daniel Pratt
Comedy is certainly subjective and what one may find amusing another may not. The Laughter Without Borders short film program has several hilarious entries, and several duds that will undoubtedly evoke eye rolling and groans.
Of the more comical shorts, Jesus Lover takes the misunderstanding of the name Jesus to an entirely new level as a young man returns home from school with his lover, while Show Me Yours reveals one woman's lady bits as she attempts to make right on an agreement she made as a child.
Another decent entry is Awkward Goodnight, which is spot-on with its portrayal of the dreaded end-of-date goodnight kiss.
The highlight of this program comes via Stronger, where extended male nudity takes a backseat to a clever script. Former best friends are reunited in an art studio and are forced to pose in the nude together, occasionally in provocative poses, all the while airing their grievances with one another and trying to get to the bottom of where their friendship went wrong.
Another gem in this program, School Portrait nails it on the hilarity scale. A photographer gives life lessons to very young students on their school picture day, spouting out some shocking, yet entirely true observations to children that normally wouldn't hear such things for at least another ten years.
Australian entry Bear features a man in a bear suit scaring his wife off a cliff. While highly predictable, the punch line takes forever to come to fruition, which detracts from the narrative.
Similarly, 92 Skybox Alonzo Mourning Rookie Card offers several moments of hilarity, which are usurped by an otherwise clunky script and equally clunky actors. Two brothers are reunited for their father's funeral and sibling rivalry ensues. While it can be funny to watch grown men beat the snot out of each other, in this case it was just plain weird.
The Heist features three bumbling bank robbers sitting in a car reviewing their plans for their heist. With plenty of potential, it's a shame the plot was incredibly predictable, distracting from the attempted comedic banter between the would-be thieves.
SCR__BLE shows a couple playing a game of Scrabble and it's apparent that each wants nothing more than to win the game. Unfortunately, it doesn't win much laughter.
On the animation side, the program offers Bertie Crisp and Mulvar Is Correct Candidate! The former is a crude depiction of anthropomorphized white trash animals that live in a trailer park, while the latter is apparently intended to be a satirical political campaign commercial. Although, after ten seconds you wish it would just go away, which I suppose is exactly how we all feel about political commercials.
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THE WELLINGTON WEEKENDER
Ticket Price: FREE ENTRY!!
The Workman's Club presents
WE CUT CORNERS
A TRIBE OF NOMADS (Simi Crowns)
SILENCES
STARING AT LAKES
THE DYATONICS
WE RAISE BEARS
Music, food and lots more to boot.*
*Pun most definitely intended
It's back! Our lovely little fiesta, The Wellington Weekender, makes its annual return and we've got loads in store for you. Oh, and as always, friends, this is a zero cash-money for entry proposition. That's right, it's ALL FREE.
On Friday, 19 June we have the very very awesome A Tribe Of Nomads, which will feature Simi Crowns, DVO Marvell and Kobina (8pm). Simi Crowns is a lyricist rapper from Dublin with rhymes and unique soundscapes influenced by his African roots and other contemporaries, like Kanye West, Mos Def (who Simi supported in Dublin), Nas and old skool RnB. The Star said he is 'one of the most assured MCs to come out of Ireland in years' and he spent lots of 2014 picking up plaudits from the UK and Irish media (BBC Radio, 2FM, 98FM, Irish Times, Hot Press). DVO Marvell is a Dublin hop hop artist who started writing music at the tender age of 15. He draws his inspiration from contemporary hip hop but pays heed to hip hop's earlier generations, Madlib, A Tribe Called Quest and Q-Tip all get the nod. Kobina is Dublin based producer Sean Arthur. He's been getting hat tips for his brilliant music from the likes of GoldenPlec, Nialler9, State and lots more. He's played Electric Picnic, Longitude and lots of high profile support acts to boot. Keep your eyes peeled on our Twitter and Facebook to get a load of what will be on offer. We can guarantee this will be something pretty special. Following A Tribe Of Nomads, we have The Connoisseur Soul Sessions and Northern Soul Club Night on 'til late! Upstairs, swing yer hips and shake your money maker to House & Disco Sounds with Kelly Anne Byrne (TXFM/Today FM), while in the No 9 Bar we have the delectable Brian Ashe (Somewhere/ Workman's Saturdays) spinning all out Indie.
On Saturday, 20 June we'll be opening our Terrace at 1pm for The Workman's Market. We've carefully curated some deadly stalls which will sell all manner of trinkets, clothes, music and some very special eating treats…Plus, our Hot Wing Challenge is BACK! We've got The Vinyl Countdown in the No 9 Bar from 1 pm, too, so get in and start touching WAX! Fancy spinning wax or listening to others doing just that? Then The Vinyl Countdown is the place to be. At 8pm we are DELIGHTED to announce We Cut Corners will be taking to the stage in the Main Venue. We absolutely adore these guys, and we are not alone. They'll be joined on the night by special guests – so keep yerselves tuned in to Twitter for more. Following We Cut Corners in the Main Venue, the Workman's Club Resident DJs Trev, Brian Ashe (Leaders of Men) and Steven Gannon (Kid Karate) will be playing Indie Anthems – from brand spanking new to all out classics – it's whopper. No need to to a burner home early – House & Disco on the First Floor withAndy O'Connell will keep you going!
It's the 3rd day of our awesome Wellington Weekender and just 'cause it's Sunday doesn't mean we'll be taking it handy. On Sunday, 21 June, in our Main Venue we're welcoming another duo, the super-sound Darling. If you haven't been lucky enough to catch these guys live yet, then do yizzerselves a favour and come catch them! (Doors 8pm.) They will also be joined on the night by Staring At Lakes, an absolutely beautiful 4 piece band crafting some very seriously deadly tunes, also playing on the night are the amazing The Dyatonics – so get thee to our website and Twit-machine for more details. Sunday wouldn't be worth it's salt without The Workman's Karaoke Club and First Floor 80's, 90's and Noughties Guilty Pleasures with the most irreverent Sr. Lisa Marie. A 3 day festival for FREE in town, with awesome music, delicious food, cool drinks, a big terrace, a market and very friendly folks for FREE? Sounds pretty sweet, right?
From Monday we'll be kicking off some nice prize giveaways across the week on our Twitter @WorkmansDublin

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* 1. What's your TOP choice of the following 5 shows for 2020?
* 2. What's your SECOND Choice for 2020?
* 3. Please share your name and year you will be entering this fall. (ex: Engelbert Humperdinck, Junior). And if you don't know who Engelbert is, well, you're missing out.
* 4. What's your favorite musical and why? (It doesn't have to be one of the 5 listed).
* 5. What was your favorite part of this past year?


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Frank Fracassi
Frank Fracassi, a Niagara Falls native, has been playing piano and organ since he was eight years old. Currently performing with two popular Niagara Falls based bands; he has been a keyboardist for Everyday People for the past 18 years and Summer of '69 for the past ten years. For nearly 20 years, he was an integral member of the legendary group Penelope, performing throughout Western New York and Southern Ontario. With many other talented musicians from Niagara Falls, Frank was also a key player in The Tempos, Heat Wave and London Fog, all happening bands in the 60's and 70's. Being a musician is not his only forte. Professionally, Frank has been the Vice President and General Superintendent for Sevenson Environmental Services Inc. since 1982. In addition to his musical talent and managerial experience, Frank Fracassi is a true community supporter. He is a member of the Lewiston Kiwanis serving as co-chair of the annual Peach Tent; a former member of the Pine Avenue Business Association
© 2020 Niagara Falls Music Hall of Fame


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Q: WooCommerce - Enabling "Zero rate" tax class to some specific user roles In wy WooCommerce web site, I'm going to be selling to distributors AND resellers. The problem is that resellers are exempt from TAXES and therefore I need with a custom function to enable Zero taxe rate for certain customer roles (it would be optimal if WooCommerce did it on its own, but it does not).
So my problem is that the code I have works perfect except that I don't know how to implement a change to calculate zero taxes if the customer is administrator OR reseller.
Here is the code That I am using:
function wc_diff_rate_for_user( $tax_class, $product ) {

    if ( is_user_logged_in() && current_user_can( 'administrator' ) ) {
        $tax_class = 'Zero Rate';
    }
    return $tax_class;
}

add_filter( 'woocommerce_product_tax_class', 'wc_diff_rate_for_user', 1, 2 );

How can I modify this code to make it work, for that users roles?
Thanks

A: 2020 update
Try this customized function based on your code where I get first the current user roles. Then I use in_array() php conditional function in an if statement to compare your 2 targeted roles with the current user roles. This way I enable or not this 'Zero rate' tax class.
Here is the code:
function wc_diff_rate_for_user( $tax_class, $product ) {
    // Getting the current user
    $current_user = wp_get_current_user();
    $current_user_data = get_userdata($current_user->ID);

    if ( in_array( 'administrator', $current_user_data->roles ) || in_array( 'reseller', $current_user_data->roles ) )
        $tax_class = 'Zero Rate';

    return $tax_class;
}
add_filter( 'woocommerce_product_tax_class', 'wc_diff_rate_for_user', 1, 2 );

Update - Since WooCommerce 3 use the following instead:
function wc_diff_rate_for_user( $tax_class, $product ) {
    // Getting the current user
    $current_user = wp_get_current_user();
    $current_user_data = get_userdata($current_user->ID);

    if ( in_array( 'administrator', $current_user_data->roles ) || in_array( 'reseller', $current_user_data->roles ) )
        $tax_class = 'Zero Rate';

    return $tax_class;
}
add_filter( 'woocommerce_product_get_tax_class', 'wc_diff_rate_for_user', 10, 2 );
add_filter( 'woocommerce_product_variation_get_tax_class', 'wc_diff_rate_for_user', 10, 2 );

This code goes in functions.php file of your active child theme (or theme) or also in any plugin file.
This code is tested and fully functional.

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Scientists Create First Beer Brewed From CannabisAs the restrictions on marijuana continue to be loosened, scientists in Canada have reportedly developed the first beer brewed from cannabis.
CBS2 Exclusive: At Underground Dinner, Guests Eat Meals Cooked In CannabisAn underground movement happening in the New York area is pushing the envelope of what's only legal in four states.
Ricky Williams: Cannabis Can Help Save NFLFormer NFL running back Ricky Williams believes cannabis can help players deal with the weekly pounding they receive.
Queens Pub Offers Special '420' Inspired Alternative MenuThe owners of the Snowdonia Pub in Queens have offered an alternative menu for April 20, which appears to have been designed with a certain population in mind.
Seen At 11: Medical Marijuana For Your Furry FriendsWhen it comes to sick pets many owners will go to great lengths to help them feel better. Now, some have started to take matters into their own hands and have turned to a remedy that isn't even legal in some states.
NJ Gov. Chris Christie To Allow Medical Marijuana Law To Go ForwardChristie says he will allow the state to begin dispensing medical marijuana despite his concerns over whether federal authorities could prosecute state regulators.
Gov. Christie Makes Deal On Medical Marijuana RegulationThe compromise might be enough to short-circuit an effort in the Legislature to throw out medical marijuana regulations proposed by Christie's administration.
NJ Assembly Asks For Medical Marijuana Rule ChangeNew Jersey's General Assembly has called on the Christie administration to relax its strict proposal to regulate medical marijuana.


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Q: Is there an efficient way to create a map from an array which stores count of keys in Typescript? Suppose I have an array a, a = ['John', 'John', 'Bill', 'John', 'Bill ', 'Sally'], is there an easy way to produce a map, m, that produces the following using Typescript, m = {{'John', 3}, {'Bill', 2}, {'Sally', 1}} ?
I've been stuck on producing an efficient way without the use of a loop. Python for example has the Counter function which one can use to quickly produce a dictionary with every key in a list along with its count.
Does anyone happen to know if Typescript has a built-in function that solves this problem, or will I have to ultimately use a loop?


TEHRAN - Vice President Es'haq Jahangiri said on Tuesday that Iran will pass the current difficult time proudly and apologized to people for economic hardship.
"We know that the country's situation is difficult and people are under pressure and are going through difficulties. If the intellectuals, political figures and the nation enter (the scene) actively, we will pass this hard time proudly in a shortest period of time," he said during a ceremony.
Commodity prices have risen and the national currency has lost its value since the Trump administration has withdrawn from the nuclear deal and reimposed sanctions on Iran.
Jahangiri said the current situation does not mean that the country has reached a "deadlock".
The country can pass the current difficult situation through planning, he said.
The vice president said that the U.S. has imposed economic and political pressure against Iran. He added that U.S. President Donald Trump sought to turn the public opinion against Iran in his speech at the UN General Assembly summit last week, however, the result was the other way around.
He added that in his speech at the UNAG on September 25, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani proved that Iran is a "logical" and "powerful" country.


Contact Author Pros and cons of legalizing cannabis: A marijuana leaf, showing its distinctive shape.
It is actually the flowers, or buds, that are generally smoked, however. Marijuana can also be processed into other forms of cannabis, such as hash and hash oil. Source The debate over legalizing cannabis has been a subject of controversy in many countries over the decades besides being called weed, it is known by many other names, including marijuana and ganja.
It is the most commonly used illegal drug in the world. In most countries, cannabis was made illegal in the early twentieth century. In some countries, people can face long jail sentences, even for possession for small amounts, while in others it is tolerated. For example, in the Netherlands, it can be bought and sold in certain coffee shops, and in the Christiana area of Copenhagen, Denmark, it has historically been sold and smoked openly since the 1970s. In the USA there have been moves in recent times to legalize medical and recreational use in some states.
The cannabis legalization debate often focuses around two areas: Over 40 percent of people living in the USA have tried cannabis at least once. Across the world, it is believed that over 160 million adults use marijuana at least once per year, and over 22 million use the drug on a daily basis.
Over the different benefits of legalizing the use of marijuana people are arrested for cannabis each year in the US. Mainly it's the stuff of ritualistic communion among inarticulate bores.
THC may also decrease pain, inflammation swelling and redness , and muscle control problems.
I have collected together the main for and against arguments and listed them below as pros and cons of legalizing cannabis. A marijuana joint, where typically grass, or hashish mixed with tobacco is rolled up in cigarette papers into a large cigarette. Smoking is the commonest method for getting high, although cannabis can also be eaten or drunk. Source I think people need to be educated to the fact that marijuana is not a drug. Marijuana is an herb and a flower.
God put it here. If He put it here and He wants it to grow, what gives the government the right to say that God is wrong? The health damaging effects of cannabis are at worst, mild — the drug is less harmful than alcohol and cigarettes, both of which are legal.
Much of the recent debate in the US has been focused on the policies of individual states, such as California, where the medical use of cannabis has been allowed with restrictions since the mid-nineties, and where measures to legalize recreational use were recently narrowly rejected in a public vote in 2010. Source I think people need to be educated to the fact that marijuana is not a drug.
The laws against marijuana can have the effect of criminalizing some people, who would be unlikely to break the law in any other sphere of their life.
Source I now have absolute proof that smoking even one marijuana cigarette is equal in brain damage to being on Bikini Island during an H-bomb blast. How might cannabinoids be useful as medicine?
Crime would be reduced with legalization, as the number of violent disputes between criminals over drugs would be minimized if drugs are taken out of the black market. Cannabis legalization would mean that it could be taxed, which would create revenue. There is evidence that cannabis alleviates the symptoms of some medical conditions, such as people with MS or cancer.
The legislation must still pass the Senate - which could delay, but not block it - and receive royal assent by the governor general before becoming law, likely by September, says MedicalXpress.
The police and legal system would be freed up to use their resources on more serious crimes. Organized criminals and terrorists would see their profits hit by legalization. The laws against marijuana can have the effect of criminalizing some people, who would be unlikely to break the law in any other sphere of their life. Young people especially can end up with criminal records which may affect them long term in terms of job prospects etc.
Cannabis hemp can be used to make a variety of products, including clothes. The quality of cannabis sold could be monitored for its strength and safety by the authorities if it were legal, as happens with alcohol and tobacco. Across the world, cannabis is the second most common mood-altering drug used by people, with alcohol being the most popular.
Source The debate over legalizing cannabis has been a subject of controversy in many countries over the decades besides being called weed, it is known by many other names, including marijuana and ganja.
The world's largest producer of marijuana is thought to be Paraguay. Why is marijuana against the law? It grows naturally upon our planet. Doesn't the idea of making nature against the law seem to you a bit.
What are the pros and cons of legalising drugs?
Those who want to legalize marijuana believe that the laws prohibiting it cause more harm than good and people should be free to choose whether they use the drug or not.
Source I now have absolute proof that smoking even one marijuana cigarette is equal in brain damage to being on Bikini Island during an H-bomb blast. Cannabis can act as a gateway drug and lead people on to more serious drugs such as cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin.
Incidents of driving while under the effects of marijuana would increase. Some places where the cannabis laws were relaxed in the past, like Holland, are now making efforts to tighten controls after years of suffering problems.
Some scientific experiments suggest a link between increased chance of developing mental illnesses and cannabis use. Even a minimum age limit was imposed, more cannabis would inevitably end up in the hands of children.
At the very least, marijuana smoking carries many of the same physical dangers as cigarettes, with harm to others caused by second hand smoke, as well as to the smoker. Legalizing any drug sends out the wrong message to dealers and criminals. It weakens the position of law enforcement and helps to promote unhealthy lifestyles in young people especially.
Laws set moral boundaries and standards. Source Did You Know? It is essentially medically impossible to die directly from a cannabis overdose. Reports on how cancerous cannabis is are mixed, with some reports ranking smoking cannabis as worse than cigarettes, and other findings suggesting that it may actually reduce the risks of certain types of cancer.
It makes you acutely sensitive, and in this world, what worse punishment could there be?


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Video shows moment Colorado man shot dead by cops after car crash
In the News, Police Brutality/Misconduct, Wrongful Death
Newly released videos capture the distressing moment an armed 22-year-old Colorado man was shot dead by police after he crashed his car and appeared to be in the throes of a paranoid breakdown.
Christian Glass, a citizen of the US, UK and New Zealand, called 911 for help after he crashed into a ditch in the small mountain town of Silver Plume late on June 10 — telling cops he was "terrified."
"I'm stuck in a dangerous place and I will be killed," he told the dispatcher, saying he was convinced that shadowy figures were following him.
"I'm gonna have to kill some skin-walkers, " he said, referring to the shapeshifting witches of Navajo legend.
"If I got out of the car I might be in danger … It's so terrifying. I am so scared. I love you for being with me," he told the dispatcher.
Glass then also confessed to having weapons in the car to help defend himself against his supposed oppressors — but promised he was "not dangerous."
"I have two knives, a hammer and a rubber mallet … But I am not dangerous, I will keep my hands completely visible," he told the dispatcher, offering to throw them out once officers arrived.
The dispatcher passed on that Glass "sounds very paranoid," and a Clear Creek County sheriff's deputy who was one of the first to respond calmly asked him, "Do you need medical, brother?"
The 22-year-old driver was shot dead after already being shot with non-lethal beanbags and tased.
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"No, dude, we're not gonna shoot you," one officer is heard telling Glass, who removed his keys from the ignition but said he was too terrified to get out of the SUV.
"Sir, I'm terrified … I am so scared," Glass replies calmly through a crack in his driver's window, offering to throw out his weapons and also follow the officers to their precinct to ensure his safety.
But as Glass holds his hands on the dash, one of the officers draws a gun after seeing a knife, barking, "Step out of the f—ing car now."
The exchange appeared to escalate Glass' paranoia, with him asking the officer, "Why are you scared of a knife if you are wanting to chat?"
Glass then holds his hands in a heart shape at the arrival of more officers.
During the standoff, a Colorado State Police sergeant stressed in radio messages that there was no reason to breach the car because no crimes had been committed and Glass did not appear "suicidal, homicidal or a great danger."
However, five minutes later, officers moved to smash open his car door to remove Glass from the vehicle — prompting the 22-year-old to pick up one of the knives.
One of the officers had even approached Glass' SUV window and calmly reassured him, "We're OK — you're not scaring me, man."
Authorities finally break the window around 15 minutes later — immediately screaming orders at him to "drop the knife."
Glass repeatedly screams in terror, his head swinging around to look at the officers surrounding his vehicle.
He continues screaming in clear terror as officers fire beanbags at him — and one of the officers calls out, "Someone tase his ass!"
An officer finally shot dead Glass after he freaked out and grabbed a knife after his window was smashed and officers tased him.
One of the officers then unloads a flurry of shots as Glass holds the knife up as another officer approaches his window.
An autopsy showed that Glass "died as the result of multiple gunshot wounds," including five in his torso. "The manner of death, in my opinion, is homicide," the pathologist wrote.
Glass' mother, Sally Glass, said her son was "petrified" and "paralyzed" by fear the night he was killed.
"I have a hole in my heart, and it will be there until the day I die," she said.
The family's attorney, Siddhartha Rathod of the Denver-based Rathod Mohamedbhi, said that Glass was clearly in a crisis.
The dead man's family, including parents Simon and Sally Glass, has been "destroyed by grief," their lawyer said.
"Christian was experiencing a crisis, and he called 911 for help," said Rathod, "and yet these officers busted out Christian's window, shot him six times with beanbag rounds, tased him multiple times from two Tasers, and then shot him five times."
He was "fully contained in his vehicle and presenting no threat," the statement insisted, saying he "had committed no crime, posed no threat to himself or others, and there was no reason for continued contact."
"These officers took a gentle, peaceful soul and extinguished it simply because it was 'time to move the night on,'" the law firm said.
"These officers took a gentle, peaceful soul and extinguished it simply because it was 'time to move the night on,'" the family's lawyer said.
The autopsy said Glass had THC, the main psychoactive compound in marijuana, in his system, and a .01% blood alcohol concentration. He also had amphetamine, which Rathod said is likely from an ADHD prescription.
Still, psychologist Dr. Max Wachtel told 9News that "it sounded to me like a delusional disorder or a delusion that's part of a psychotic disorder."
"That is not the way to handle it, whether it's drugs or it's something organic, like a schizophrenia or a delusional disorder — coming at the person hard and aggressively, that is only going to make the situation worse," Wachtel said.
"Industry best practices in law enforcement, we recommend that officers just leave the scene. Walk away from this scenario," said Wachtel.
Ed Obayashi, a sheriff's deputy who is the lead trainer for use of force in California, also told the outlet that officers are taught to "walk away from this [type of] scenario."
"Once they decided to force entry — break a window — it was predictable that this event could most likely unfold the way it did," he said. "We've seen it time and time again."
Leading use-of-force expert Seth Stoughton questioned why the officers did not take Glass up on his offer — made in his initial 911 call as well as during the confrontation — to throw out the weapons.
"Officers have plenty of opportunity to maneuver themselves and put themselves in a position that's not risky," said the former cop, who also saw nothing that should have made the officers smash the window.
"It's not clear to me that it should have gone that far," he said.
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation handles police shootings, but the family wants prosecutors to file criminal charges, Rathod said.
Heidi McCollum, district attorney for the Fifth Judicial District that includes Clear Creek County, released a statement Tuesday saying her office is investigating the case along with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.
Her office plans to eventually issue a report on the shooting or present the case to a grand jury, which would decide if indictments should be issued, McCollum said.
To view the article in it's entirety, visit nypost.com


Should You Add Chlorella To Your Diet?
We're all for maintaining our health and fitness here at Elite Daily, and I personally encourage health and fitness via clean eating and exercise, but of course, here and there, a gimmick attracts your attention.
A new natural supplement that seems to be gaining increasing popularity amongst the green juicing crowd is chlorella. Chlorella is a sea algae that's supposedly ultra-vitamin potent, and aids in keeping your skin, nails and hair healthy.
Is it worth the attention and does this supplement deserve the hype? Apparently, it does. Chlorella acts as an anti0toxin as well, a kind of cleansing agent, and has been popular in Asia for quite some time. Chlorella is high in fiber, a good source of magnesium, omega 3, calcium, iron, and various beneficial nutrients.
Sounds great! So how should you take chlorella? Steer clear from chlorella in pill form, which apparently loses its nutrients and becomes more concentrated. Focus on in taking chlorella in its most natural form, by eating or drinking it.


A trial date has been set for a man accused in kidnapping and sexual assault that allegedly took place in Whitehorse in August 2017.
Philip Tyler Reid was arrested and charged by Yukon RCMP on Aug. 11, 2017, in relation to an incident that allegedly happened the day before.
Reid, who was granted bail later that month, has pleaded not guilty to both counts.
A trial has been set for April 23.


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Wake County has identified North Carolina's first confirmed cases of monkeypox in women.
North Carolina Public Radio | By Sascha Cordner,
Laura Pellicer
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, via AP File
This image provided by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) shows a colorized transmission electron micrograph of monkeypox particles (red) found within an infected cell (blue), cultured in the laboratory that was captured and color-enhanced at the NIAID Integrated Research Facility (IRF) in Fort Detrick, Md.
Officials with Wake County Public Health say two women in the county have tested positive for the monkeypox virus. These are the first cases confirmed in women in North Carolina.
The development comes after the state's first pediatric case was identified in Mecklenburg county earlier this week.
"While this global outbreak appears to mostly affect men who have sex with other men, monkeypox is a public health concern for all of us," said Wake County Preventative Health Director in a press release Thursday.
There are now 282 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the state. Men represent 99% of cases and women now make up 1%.
According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, nearly all of the confirmed cases have been in men who have sex with men, and their sexual networks.
Symptoms include a rash that can initially look like pimples or blisters. The CDC reports that additional symptoms may include:
Chills
Swollen lymph nodes
Muscle aches and backache
Respiratory symptoms (e.g. sore throat, nasal congestion, or cough)
NCDHHS says testing for the virus is widely available and vaccines are available for those who meet the state's eligibility requirements.
North Carolina saw its first confirmed monkeypox case on June 23.
Copyright 2022 North Carolina Public Radio. To see more, visit North Carolina Public Radio.
Sascha Cordner
Laura Pellicer is a producer with The State of Things (hyperlink), a show that explores North Carolina through conversation. Laura was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, a city she considers arrestingly beautiful, if not a little dysfunctional. She worked as a researcher for CBC Montreal and also contributed to their programming as an investigative journalist, social media reporter, and special projects planner. Her work has been nominated for two Canadian RTDNA Awards. Laura loves looking into how cities work, pursuing stories about indigenous rights, and finding fresh voices to share with listeners. Laura is enamored with her new home in North Carolina—notably the lush forests, and the waves where she plans on moonlighting as a mediocre surfer.
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Good morning! Today's blog post is a round-up of eats from the first day of New Year New Rules! We've pulled photos from Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. If you are participating in NYNR, don't forget to use the #nynr hashtag!
Anna Decker: Family Style Breakfast!


The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) is the state agency responsible for collecting cannabis taxes and issuing seller's permits. If you own a business in California that sells cannabis and/or cannabis products, you must register with CDTFA for a seller's permit and regularly file sales and use tax returns. See the additional resources below for more information.


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NJ Transit buses collide, causing Lincoln Tunnel delays
WEEHAWKEN, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey Transit bus has rear-ended another New Jersey Transit bus inside the Lincoln Tunnel heading to New York, leading to delays.
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey spokesman Steve Coleman says that delays of up to two hours were being reported after the accident.
He says that the driver of one of the buses was taken to a hospital, and 14 of the 103 passengers were treated at the scene for not serious injuries.
NJ Transit spokesman Jim Smith said the route 114 bus hit the route 190 bus around 7:30 a.m. Monday.
The center tube reopened after being closed Monday morning, but long delays remained.
NJ Transit buses were subject to delays of up to 45 minutes due to the accident.


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4 moves from National Spine and Pain Centers in 2022
Amelia Ickes - Monday, December 5th, 2022
Frederick, Md.-based National Spine and Pain Centers has made several moves in 2022, including opening more centers and appointing new leaders. Here are four moves by the healthcare company this year:
A new ASC under the National Spine and Pain Centers opened in Oxon Hill, Md., on March 23. The center has two affiliated providers — pain management physician Vipul Mangal, MD, and neurosurgeon Brian Subach, MD.
Twelve Dallas locations and an ASC were added to the network in May through the addition of Dallas Pain Consultants and the National Spine & Ortho Surgery Center.
Yeshvant Navalgund, MD, was promoted to the role of chief medical officer of ambulatory surgery, according to an Oct. 27 release. Dr. Navalgund has worked at National Spine since 2019, serving as director of physician education.
National Spine and Pain Centers opened a new surgery center in Fort Myers, Fla., according to a Nov. 14 press release. The center will offer neurosurgery, orthopedic, pain management and podiatry services.


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Une sélection des cas actuels
This case, brought on behalf of a class of app developers who distributed their apps on Google Play, alleges that Google has abused its market power to unlawfully create and maintain a monopoly in both app distribution for Android devices and in-app purchases on Android-based apps, engaging in anticompetitive conduct that harms app developers. Hausfeld has been appointed as interim co-lead class counsel for the proposed developer class.
In 2020, Hausfeld brought a pioneering suit on behalf of app developers who sold their apps through the Google Play Store or who sold digital products through apps distributed on the Google Play Store. Since that time, the case has been merged into a multidistrict litigation encompassing claims brought by the proposed app developer class, a proposed class of consumers who purchased apps through the Google Play Store or bought in-app products on apps downloaded from the Google Play Store, the Attorneys General of thirty-six states and the District of Columbia, and Epic, a competing app store operator and app developer. Through these complex proceedings, Hausfeld has continued to play a leading role as interim co-lead class counsel for the proposed developer class.
The plaintiffs allege that Google has forestalled rival app stores through agreements with smartphone manufacturers and cellular carriers to prevent other app stores from pre-installation, and by implementing technical barriers to prevent consumers from installing competing app stores. Google is also accused of unfairly tying its payment processing services to the use of its Play Store, precluding competition for competing payment processing services. On behalf of its clients, Hausfeld is seeking monetary and injunctive relief to change Google's monopolizing conduct. The case is currently in discovery, and motions to dismiss are pending.
The multidistrict litigation is captioned In re Google Play Store Antitrust Litigation, Case No. 3:21-md-02981-JD, and is currently pending before the Honorable James Donato in the Northern District of California.
Melinda R. Coolidge
Katie R. Beran
Yelena W. Dewald
Antitrust et Concurrence


At present, flipped classroom has focused on the pre-class self-directed learning. However, the effectiveness of the cooperative inquiry process in class doesn't receive enough attention. In practice, cooperative learning is widely criticized for its problems in being out of control, formalization and inefficiencies. The optimized design of cooperative learning needs to break through the limitations of organizational forms. This paper provides a clear analytical view on the internal mechanism of cooperative learning by constructing a process model of classroom cooperative learning from two dimensions of cooperative behaviors and cognitive behaviors to solve mathematical problems. Meanwhile, this paper also designs externalization strategies such as problem-solving scaffolds, group conversation guidance, group artifacts, and tools for reflection or self-assessment to show the application of the process model in instructional design. Finally, a quasi-experiment is carried out to show that those strategies contribute to the improvement of students' cooperative skills and behaviors, and the guidance of problem-solving cognitive behaviors need more efforts. Stressing the problem-solving process rather than the outcome in teaching is more crucial.


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SAEN Teen Team 2010-2011.
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The newspaper offered a similar program in the early 2000s. Our 2022 spring program will run from January to May. The students will meet from 6-8 p.m. as a group every third Thursday of the month.
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Rotary Club Lagos Island installs new President Rtn Raj Kumar Gulati who took over as new President said it was not a moment of pleasure for him, but a moment of responsibility put on his shoulders to complete a plethora of projects.
L to R: Newly installed President of Rotary Club of Lagos Island, Raj Kumar Gulati, District 9110 Governor Kola Sodipo and outgoing president, Sanjeev Tandon at the event.
Rotary Club of Lagos Island (Nigeria – D 9110) recently installed its third president, Rtn Raj Kumar Gulati, to direct the affairs of the club for the year 2018-19.
Gulati during his installation ceremony held in Lagos recently, said it was not a moment of pleasure for him, but a moment of responsibility which has been put on his shoulders to complete a number of projects within one year time.
"One of many good things about Rotary is that positions are generally for one year. So whatever one has to do, should be done within this time frame," he said.
Speaking on his vision for the year, the newly installed President said some of the projects to be executed in the current Rotary year will include blood donations, vocational training, provision of artificial limbs and free cataracts eye surgeries.
Expressing his expectations for the Rotary Club of Lagos as the new president is installed, District Governor for Rotary International, District 9110, covering Lagos and Ogun State, Rtn Kola Sodipo, said, "I am happy that today the new president, Rotarian Gulati is being installed as the third president of this club.
The district governor advised therefore that the club should continue to do good to various people out there that need help and succour in whatever area of life.
Noting that one of the key objectives for Rotary International is service to humanity, Sodipo said for this rotary year, the club will focus on three core areas which are health, education and youth empowerment.
He stated, "when we talk about the area of health, we are looking at assisting and partnering both Lagos and Ogun State governments to rehabilitate some identified primary health centres and also equip them with the basic medical needs so that when patience gets to a primary healthcare centre, he/she will be attended to and rendered the necessary health care.
Chairman, Installation Committee, Rtn Vipul Agrawal, said Gulati was regarded as an inspirational president because every year in Rotary International, they decide on a theme to run with and this year the theme is "Be the Inspiration".
"Last year the theme was "Making a Difference" and this year, the theme that has been given to us by Rotary International is "Be the Inspiration", so this year, all club members are referred to as inspiration members because we are supposed to inspire everyone around us," Agrawal said.


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Q: Passing fscanf / sscanf string into a structure field char[4] How the two struct field definitions below differentiate from each other.
//first struct
typedef struct{
    char *name;  //here is the difference
    int shares;
} STOCK1;

//second struct
typedef struct{
    char name[4];  //here is the difference
    int shares;
} STOCK2;

//here inside main()
FILE *fpRead = openFile(input_filename, "r");

STOCK1 s1;
fscanf(fpRead, "%s %d", s1.name, &s1.shares);
printf("%s %d ", s1.name, s1.shares);

STOCK2 s2;
fscanf(fpRead, "%s %d", s2.name, &s2.shares);
printf("%s %d ", s2.name, s2.shares);

The code will print out:
MSFT 400
MSFT� 400

As you can see using second struct, it will print some garbage character after string. Why is that?
input string:
MSFT 400
YHOO 100
...

A: The size of STOCK2.name is 4 characters. Your string has this 4 characters + the terminator character \0. This are 5 characters. So the terminator is behind the structure component overlapping the shares component. If you set the shares component, it overwrites the string terminator.
Let's have an example layout to illustrate this (32-Bit/4-byte integers). After writing the name:
n+0 name[0] M
n+1 name[1] S
n+2 name[2] F
n+3 name[3] T
n+4 shares  \0 <- terminator
n+5 shares
n+6 shares
n+7 shares

n+0 name[0] M
n+1 name[1] S
n+2 name[2] F
n+3 name[3] T
n+4 shares  144 | Example for 400 stored in a 32-bit int (144+1*256)
n+5 shares  1   |
n+6 shares  0   |
n+7 shares  0   |

The terminator is gone and printf() continues writing out characters after the T.
To solve this issue, resize the name component.
BTW: Having a unlimited read from a file makes it possible to attack your software with a buffer overflow.

A: The difference between the 2 struct definitions is that you are pre-allocating storage in one struct and declaring a pointer in the other struct.
In your first struct, you have char *. char * is a pointer. It is not pointing to anything. You need to dynamically allocate some memory, then point your char * pointer to that allocated memory.
In your second struct, you have char name[4]. This is an array and you are allocated 4 bytes to this array. This is allocated and ready to be used.
Use the first struct if you do not know the size of the buffer in advance. Allocate an arbitrary amount of memory, such as 1024 bytes, using malloc. Then read in 1024 bytes of data in at a time. Keep doing this until you can calculate how big the data is total, then use malloc to allocate that amount of memory, then read in your data.
Use the second struct if you know that your data is always 4 bytes long and it will never by bigger or smaller than that. If you want, you can declare it like this: char name[500]. This will pre-allocate 500 bytes for you and as long as your string isn't bigger than 499 characters, this will work. However, you could be wasting memory (which isn't a big deal these days). The most efficient way to conquer this problem is to dynamically allocate the amount of memory you actually need using malloc
One last warning....Remember that strings in C need enough memory for the string itself, plus a null terminator. For example:
/* I am allocating 5 bytes to store my name.
   My name is Alan, so I'm allocating 4 bytes
   plus 1 additional byte for the null terminator
*/

char myName[5];
myName[0] = 'A';  // A
myName[1] = 'l';  // l
myName[2] = 'a';  // a
myName[3] = 'n';  // n
myName[4] = '\0'; // Null Terminator

printf("%s", myName); // Prints Alan


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