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Normally, when the Saints are at home, the general public wants to bet them. Nothing from the last two weeks should change that tendency. New Orleans won a big divisional game at Atlanta, then dominated the New York Giants in a high-profile TV window last Sunday. Saints won 33-18, with a yardage edge of 398-299 on 6.1 to 4.8 yards-per-play. Most importantly, running back Alvin Kamara had his best outing in a long time, with 134 yards on the ground and three touchdowns (both career highs).
The 3-1 Saints are sizzling … but sharps want to bet a likely non-playoff team that couldn't even win at home against Indianapolis! What gives?
Here are the likely factors driving interest from pro bettors …
▪ Sharps often reward at least one point in their analysis for a team coming off a bye.
▪ Sharps may be penalizing New Orleans for fatigue after winning two straight road games. It's not like New Orleans is in a bounce-back spot off a bad game. The Saints could be running out of gas after two big road efforts. Many sharps perceive value in a "fresh dog vs. tired favorite" scenario.
▪ Sharps respect defense, and Washington currently ranks No. 3 in the NFL in total defense and yards-allowed-per-play. Just 278 yards allowed per game and 4.7 yards per snap. Handicappers will have to determine how much of that perceived skill is an illusion created by strength of schedule. Washington shut down Sam Bradford (big deal!), and a hobbled Aaron Rodgers. But, even in the loss to Indianapolis, Washington held Andrew Luck to a mediocre passing line of 21-31-2-177. In a high scoring season, what Washington has accomplished on that side of the ball will get noticed.
▪ Sharps know that Washington quarterback Alex Smith can move the ball on vulnerable defenses. New Orleans has allowed 14 touchdowns on drives of 65 yards or more through four games. And, that's with the perk of facing Tyrod Taylor of Cleveland and the New York Giants' struggling offense. Tampa Bay and Atlanta totaled 10 long TD drives by themselves.
The point of this article isn't to tell you to bet on Washington. It's to explain why sharps bet on Washington so aggressively at +7. They are seeing a scenario where the fresher team with the superior defense has a chance to move the ball consistently and stay competitive. And they believe that will cause the final result to land on Washington's side of 7 more than 52.4% the time (which is the break-even at 11/10 vigorish).
Even though New Orleans is seen as the much more serious Super Bowl threat, this is not a home blowout scenario unless Washington's early season defense is smoke and mirrors. If the hosts do win big, it will be a big strike against Washington, and a great way to send the Saints into their own bye the following week.
VSiN Quickies
▪ After its bye on October 14, New Orleans will have to face Baltimore, Minnesota, the LA Rams, Cincinnati, and Philadelphia in succession. Brutal! And, it won't get much easier after that if Atlanta, Dallas, Carolina (twice) and Pittsburgh stay in the playoff hunt. Be sure to monitor the Saints' defense for cumulative fatigue beginning in mid-November.
▪ Current odds for the Saints to win the Super Bowl range from 10/1 to 12/1 globally. For the three other NFC South teams: Carolina is in the range of 25/1 to 33/1, Atlanta is most commonly 40/1, and Tampa Bay centers around 80/1.
▪ Drew Brees and Patrick Mahomes are the only NFL starting quarterbacks who haven't thrown at least one interception yet this season. Mahomes has an amazing TD/INT ratio of 14/0. Brees is 8/0. The only other QB besides Mahomes to have a better TD/INT differential than Brees is Jared Goff at 11/2.
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Manuganu is an Adventure, Platform, and Single-player video game developed by Alper Sarikaya. Throughout the game, the player controls a brave caveman who has to run through endless beautiful scenes by overcoming all the obstacles along the way. It is important to pick up coins and medallions scattered around the levels.
The game contains over thirty levels with the same mission but harder scenarios. All the levels are performance-based and award stars according to the completed objectives. The player receives two stars for getting certain coins and three stars for a specific number of medallions. The character will run automatically and the player has to jump when he sees an obstacle. For sometimes, the player may need to dodge blades, jump between walls, and avoid all traps. The player has been granted three lives and as all are over, the game ends enforcing him to put the caveman again on an epic adventure.
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#1 Manuganu 2
Manuganu 2 is an Action-Adventure, 2D, Platform, and Single-player video game developed by Alper Sarikaya. Throughout the game, the player controls a caveman who has to complete the levels filled with obstacles. In this sequel to the Manuganu game, the player finds similar gameplay to follow but new levels and themes will keep the player busy.
Unlike the original one, the player's character runs automatically while he must make jumps at the right time. The player can fly, swim, run and jump through hard levels, and over time, the levels will become hard enough that a player needs to replay them. With one tap on the screen, the player can proceed but when there are a bunch of obstacles along the way, it becomes tough to manage. The game features underwater levels where the task is to dodge giant piranhas that can swallow the character in no time.
#2 Xenowerk
Xenowerk is a Simulation, Shooter, Strategy, and Single-player video game developed by PixelBite Games. Controlling a special agent in charge of the most dangerous galaxy is the role of the player and the goal is to stop the mutant plague from destroying the universe. The movement of the character is simple such as with the left thumb, move the D-pad.
While using the right thumb, the player can aim and shoot. At the bottom of the screen, the player finds a button to switch between different weapons. The game allows the player to carry two weapons at the same time. The game has many guns that include machine guns, shotguns, rifles, snipers, and plenty more.
More than 70 different levels that will get hard over progression are waiting for the player. At the start, the player needs to fight only three or four mutants at once, but as he progresses, he finds himself covered by mutants of all kinds.
#3 Xenowerk Tactics
Xenowerk Tactics is an Adventure, Shooter, Strategy, and Single-player video game developed by PixelBite Games. All through the game, the player's role is to serve as a commander of an emergency team with the task to cover up the lost assets for the Xenowerk Corporation. After a disaster at a secret lab, everything has been ruined and the player needs to save the world.
The player needs to deploy the best squads and explore unlimited landscapes scattered with lost facilities. Some special skills and traits will help the player in fighting against the dangers, horrors, and troubles during the journeys. Operative skills are a must and the player can activate tactical pause at any time to issue strategical orders.
Recruitment of Marines, Rangers, and Scientists is an essential task so the player must work wisely as some of the characters keep rare traits. It is available in different languages like English, Deutsch, Français, etc.
#4 Otherworld Legends
Otherworld Legends is an Action, RPG, and Single-player video game developed by Chilly Room. In the game, the player controls an unnamed character whose mission is to explore strange and dangerous worlds. The mission is to discover the secret hidden mysteries and bring all the facts to light.
The player must have equal amounts of skill and persistence to complete the tasks. The controls are adapted for touchscreen devices where it becomes easy to move the character with the left thumb. While using the right thumb, the player can perform three actions that are dodging, attacking, and unleashing special abilities. It is possible to customize the controls accordingly from the options menu.
The player will make his way through various rooms and defeat all the enemies along the way. Over time, the character also finds or buys relics. Depending on the performance, the player will receive a certain amount of gems at the level's end.
#5 The Revenge of Shinobi Classic
The Revenge of Shinobi Classic is an Action, RPG, and Single-player video game developed by SEGA. Throughout the game, the player takes on the role of a protagonist named Joe Musashi, who sets off to take revenge against the evil criminal organization. The enemies have killed the player's master and captured his bride, so the revenger fights for justice.
Using the best ninja techniques and mystical power-ups, the player can beat all the bosses and enemies. The game takes the player to eight districts, and each one offers a unique boss battle. Some secret power-ups are hidden throughout the game, and the player has to grab all these powers.
The game includes four difficulty levels that range from beginner to master ninja with improved enemy powers. The game features a global leaderboard where the player can compete with his friends for the highest scores.
#6 DEAD RAIN 2
DEAD RAIN 2 is an Action-Adventure, Platform, and Single-player video game developed by Tiny Devbox for Android and iOS. Throughout the game, the player plays the role of a survivor in a zombie world with the mission to avoid attacks from the undead and kill them. Not only the zombies will become the player's bone of contention between the survivors, but there are other multiple hurdles also for players.
The controls are designed for touchscreen devices where using the left thumb; the player can move the character all around. On the other side, using the right thumb, the player can jump, shoot, and use melee weapons.
The game has multiple levels, and the mission of every level is to collect all the stars and golden cubes before the end of the level. It is possible to use all the resources to upgrade the team and gain new skills for stronger enemies.

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Q: Error spotting : The drawings are very good ; almost everyone of them deserves a gold medal
The drawings are very good ;(a) almost everyone (b) of them deserves a gold medal.(c) No error (d)

Is this sentence grammatically correct ?
I googled for this sentence but couldn't find any definite answer , although none of the sites is a reliable source some said error is in part A some said in part B and some even said it's error free.

A: The error is "everyone".  It should be "every one".
"Everyone" means "all people", which does not apply here since the speaker is talking about the paintings.  In this case he means "each painting".
Note the difference here:

Everyone deserves a medal.  (all of you)
Every one of you deserves a medal.  (each of you)

Both of these have the same meaning but the details are different.  The first "all" is collective, while the second "each" is individual, which changes the nuance.

Everyone is going to the game.
Every one of us is going to the game.

The second sentence emphasizes that, individually, we each chose to go to the game.  The first sentence is more a simple statement of who is going.

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Does one need a Visa for China if transiting by air through Hong kong from Vietnam to Canada?
If you transit Hong Kong from Vietnam to Canada and don't leave the Hong Kong airport transit area, you don't need a Hong Kong transit visa.
Canadian citizens do not require a visa to enter Hong Kong.
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Q: HTML+CSS Multiple style, line text on a picture In my last question I asked how could I add text onto the gray area of the picture, some guys suggested using , I ended up with all the text (because it is a span after all, inline) on top of each other in a single line (left picture), even though it was set to display:block. How can I break it into seperate lines as seen in the picture on the right?
and does it make sense using h4/h5 for the styling or I should use different div's or something?

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A: It's because your span has no line height, so each on the lines will come out ontop of each other. I suggest removing line-height from your span CSS:
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Dedham, Massachusetts, in Norfolk county, is 6 miles S of Newton, Massachusetts and 10 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is in the Boston area.
People from Watertown and Roxbury were the first settlers in the area that is now known as Dedham. It was incorporated in 1636. The inhabitants of the town wanted to name it Contentment at that time, but they were overruled by the Massachusetts General Court, which chose the name Dedham after a similarly named area in Essex, England.
The Fairbanks house attracts many visitors, because it is one of the oldest timber frame houses in the U.S. There are several organization in this town which offer an entertaining blend of activities. Dedham also has some interesting art galleries like the Museum of Bad Art.
The Boston College serves the town.
The Old Fairbanks House c1899.
Are you an official in the Dedham government or quasi-government agency such as the chamber of commerce, visitors bureau or economic development council? If so, visit our information page for government officials to see how CityTownInfo can support you.


alaTest has collected and analyzed 301 reviews of Sony HDR-PJ810E. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers really like the portability and durability. The image quality and size are also mentioned favorably. Reviews are divided on the color.
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony HDR-PJ810E is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.
alaTest has collected and analyzed 37 user reviews of Sony HDR-PJ810E from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the portability and size. The zoom and image quality also get good feedback.
Good Picture quality, but the 5.1 built in mic picks up its own internal fan noise!
Image stabilisation is unbelievably good, even on high zoom handheld shots are utterly fabulous. Viewfinder as well as side screen is great, I much prefer viewfinders as it works better in bright light and its also easier to hold steady.


It was at that time that Linkara got in contact with intergalactic Events. So behold: Collected into one video, here are the storylines from Atop the Fourth Wall without the reviews! This is the first arc, detailing the beginnings of the storyline, from Dr. Insano to Mechakara!
Noah Antwiler… the Spoony One. Starting. Early. Years. Enjoy.
One of the guys on "That Guy with the Glasses" who certanly left an Impact was Justin Carmicle, better known as "JewWario". Let's take a look at his story, starting with the beginnings, but we have to warn you here: The story will have a double tragic ending no one would have believed.
This year seems to be a short season for MarzGurl, but many of her videos were gone, when "the Blip" was gone. Some of them might return. In the meantime we enjoy this season.


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Missions Partners
The Vineyard Movement is a network of over 2,500 churches worldwide, committed to seeing each generation reached. With a view to embrace integrity in Christian character along with an authentic relationship with Jesus, each Vineyard church seeks to be an outpost of God's compassionate love in a broken world.
Hope Starts Here
We firmly believe that Hope Starts Here! The SHV Food Bank exists to feed the hungry and serve the poor. And while food helps, it doesn't heal. The Food Bank also offers monthly employment interviews, additional assistance resources, family legal services, prayer ministry, and more.
Food Bank of the Rockies (FBR) is the largest private hunger-relief organization in the state of Colorado. SHV partners with FBR to receive food deliveries, providing a large amount of the food given away.
SHV works with Habitat for Humanity to build new homes for those in need.
Located in Chennai, India, Acts of Mercy serves widows and orphans and strives to empower them to walk toward a better tomorrow.
SHV is proud to partner with disaster relief organization Convoy of Hope. Convoy is the first one in, and the last one out when it comes to bringing relief to natural disasters. Visit their website for video updates on their current relief efforts.
India Gospel League works through indigenous pastors to bring the good news of the Gospel to those living in rural India. By empowering ministries to be self-sustainable IGL is paving the way culturally to a new tomorrow. More than 78,000 village churches have been planted by IGL in the past 25 years, and from these, hope is shining out to a world darkened by desperate poverty.
Kenny & Carla
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Kenny and Carla transitioned off of SHV Staff to become full-time missionaries in South Africa. They are currently working with Living Hope, an organization providing assistance and relief, and to bring Jesus to those suffering from HIV.
Nexleader Ipsat is headed by founder Steve Moore, and this organization works with and trains the next generation of leaders.
Rick & Joy
Rick and Joy serve in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. They planted their church in 2007 with a threefold purpose: to provide a community of faith for those desiring to connect with others living part-time or year round in Puerto Vallarta; to provide a contemporary worship service for English speaking residents and visitors; to provide helping hands and hearts to the various nonprofits and other ministries in their community.
Generation Now is a non profit ministry led by pastors Rick and Becky Olmstead. "Generation Now" exists to serve and equip local churches and ministries around the world to Reach, Rescue, Root and Release a generation to change the world. Our goal is to encourage churches to strive for: a growing work among the kids and families in their church and community, lead passionate, qualified champions who have at their disposal relevant resources and models for ministry, that empowers the "now generation" of kids and youth to bring God's kingdom into their sphere of influence.
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Meat – A Dark and Mysterious YouTube Channel
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Meat is an infamous YouTube Channel, which has attracted a lot of controversy and attention in recent times. It was a mysterious channel, with a lot of disturbing, dark and distressing videos, seemingly random and purposeless. Inhospitable landscapes, women caught alone in desert places and disturbing repetitive imagery were some of the things captured on the videos. To this day, nobody knows who managed the account, and a lot of speculations could be read on the section comments for every video downloaded on the channel, with the opinions going to both extremes: while some people wrote that this was only a person with a lot of time available doing some videos to please himself – while laughing a lot when reading the absurd comments people wrote on his channel –, others speculated that this was a vicious, insane and highly intelligent serial killer, that was actually recording on camera desolate places to dispose bodies, registering landscapes with highly disturbing resonant sounds in the background, shooting images of dark and sinister interiors and recording people in the open, whilst he was hidden behind trees or bushes, possibly preparing himself to attack. Scary, isn't it? But who knows the truth, besides the owner of the controversial channel? Probably, nobody else.
Well, there is, undoubtedly, several channels a lot scarier than Meat, but while some of the videos were a lot softer than the urban legends created behind every single one of them, what used to be even scarier than what the videos were showing, was the things not appearing on the screen: if you really paid attention to the ambience, the sound, the background images, the landscape and all the adjacent information in every single video, you would certainly guess the person recording this certainly was doing a lot of things one is supposed not to do. But this was just the beginning of a wide range of speculations, not just on my part, but on the behalf of every single person that saw the videos, drowning deeply into the dark side of the mind behind the recorded images. Okay, perhaps it was just my imagination, taking too seriously the things I saw.
While doing some research myself (yes, I like playing the detective sometimes, probably the result of reading too much Arthur Conan Doyle in the past), I've collected enough evidence, which says that this individual is probably Canadian. Well, I have never been into Canada, so how could I know, right?
Well, a lot of the landscapes, buildings and sites in his videos are typically Canadian, with some residents correctly identifying at least some of those places and sites in the video comments. One viewer correctly identified one of these as the Victory Soya Mills Silos, an abandoned facility in the vicinity of Toronto. Another loose set of references points out Canada as his area of activity as well, but you have to be very attentive to find this out. In one of these videos, it was possible to see a sign written in two languages, French and English, which are the two main languages of Canada.
Well certainly, a lot of the things we write and think about this individual and the videos uploaded on the channel were a matter of pure speculation, and a lot of these same speculations helped a lot to inflate the internet urban legend on which the Meat Channel built its reputation. Probably this is nothing more than a work of a bored individual, that doesn't know what to do in his spare time. At least, I hope this is the case.
As my desire to show you this grew, unexpectedly, for no apparent reason, unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on how you see) the owner of the channel deleted all videos some months ago, except one, a video upon which he explains – in a written message – why he decided to erase all the videos. Also, we may be talking not of a male person, but a female one. If you take a look into the Facebook and Twitter account of Meat – yes, he (or she), had both [if it was not deleted as well], the name given in the context possibly points out to a female person, not a male one. But of course, this person – whatever the sex gender may be – can be deliberately trying to fool us. It can be a prank, like a lot of the things we see on the internet these days.
In the end, I think Meat probably would remain being one of those dark internet mysteries to remain unsolved. I can only hope seriously that this is just a dark prank, from a bored – and very smart – aristocratic student, with a penchant for dark humor, from a very expensive college in nearby Toronto, with a lot of time in his hands, than the more dramatic rumors that the more drastic Meat fans have speculated about. Well, unfortunately, there are a lot of demented maniacs and serial killers out there, and some of them are cleverer, more than what we could possibly like to admit… and maybe one of these insane individuals was the mastermind behind Meat, recording and uploading his videos on YouTube until recently, while laughing hysterically about how he was easily getting away with murder, while showing through his YouTube channel little pieces and fragments of his illicit activities. Very dark and psychotic, right? Sincerely, I don't even like to think about it, but let's face it… there is always the possibility! Well, while his videos were ambiguous enough to let us point out innumerous interpretations – from the most terrible and sadistic ones to the more plausible and naïve probabilities –, one thing is certain: it doesn't matter trying to speculate. Whatever the truth may be, we will simply never know.
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Prevent Breast Cancer is a UK charity funding research solely aimed at preventing breast cancer. The Manchester-based charity aims to promote early diagnosis of breast cancer, improve cancer screenings, and change the habits and lifestyles of high-risk patients. Based at The Nightingale Centre & Prevent Breast Cancer Research Centre in Wythenshawe, Manchester, where the NHS co-ordinates the breast-screening programme for the Greater Manchester area.

History
Prevent Breast Cancer, previously named Genesis Breast Cancer Prevention, was officially launched in 1996. The charity raises funds for research into the breast cancer gene BRCA2. From 2000 until 2007 the charity raised £2 million towards the building of Europe's first breast cancer prevention centre, which opened at Wythenshawe Hospital in 2007. Genesis changed their name to Prevent Breast Cancer in 2016 to better represent their overall mission.

The charity was founded by Lester Barr, who is the current chairman of Prevent Breast Cancer and a Consultant Breast Surgeon. He has been practicing surgery for more than 30 years and currently runs a One Stop Breast Clinic at Spire Manchester Hospital. Barr is also Associate Hospital Dean at Wythenshawe Hospital.

The Nightingale Centre
The charity's flagship medical centre, The Nightingale Centre, was opened in August 2007 at Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester. The £14m centre was funded by Greater Manchester Strategic Health Authority (GMSHA) and Prevent Breast Cancer donations. The centre was the first of its kind in Europe, and was designed to provide diagnostic and prevention services to patients across the North West. More than 50,000 people from the Greater Manchester area are screened at the centre every year. Before it was built, it was housed at Withington Hospital.

Research
The charity's research is focused on four distinct pillars:

Gene Research – Examining how changes and mutations in genes can affect an individual's risk of developing breast cancer

Early Detection & Improved Screening – Identifying new and unique screening methods to ensure early and accurate diagnoses

Preventative Drug Research – Investigating drugs that can be used as a preventative measure to reduce an individual's risk of developing breast cancer

Diet & Lifestyle – Research into lifestyle factors that contribute to breast cancer risk and how diet and exercise can reduce this.

Predicting Risk of Cancer at Screening (PROCAS) SNP study
The PROCAS1 recruited over 58,000 women and was the largest recruiting study in the UK. It was led by Prevent Breast Cancer Researcher, Professor of Genetics, Gareth Evans.

The study evaluated the feasibility of introducing personalised breast cancer risk estimation into the NHS Breast Screening programme through the collection of information on breast cancer risk factors.

Prevent Breast Cancer funded the collection of saliva samples and DNA extraction from 10,000 women on the study and testing genetic fragments (SNPs) for key information. The information for each woman was collated in order to provide a risk score.

PROCAS 2 launched in October 2017 and will involve a further 18,600 women, whose risk of developing the disease within the next ten years will again be calculated.

Evans and his team developed a gene test in October 2017 to provide more accurate risk information to families specifically with the BRCA gene mutation. The BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations are known to increase the risk of breast cancer in patients between 45 and 90 per cent. The test analysed 18 genetic variants Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms – SNPs in blood or saliva across 1,400 women who carried the BRCA high-risk gene. Researchers believe the test could reduce the number of pre-emptive mastectomies in the UK from 50 to 36 per cent.[7] The plan is for the genetic test to enter clinical practice in the UK in six months.

The Angelina Jolie Effect
Referrals for the gene test more than doubled in 2013 after Angelina Jolie shared her own experiences with the media. She decided to undergo a double mastectomy after learning she had an up to 87 per cent chance of developing breast cancer. The increase in referrals was dubbed the "Angelina Jolie effect" by the media.

The 2-Day Diet
The 2-Day Diet was developed by Professor Tony Howell and Dr Michelle Harvie, both of whom have spent years researching and developing the optimum diet for weight loss and the links to breast cancer risk.

The 2-Day Diet has been proven to reduce fat, which reduces insulin levels and controls other hormones, such as oestrogen. High levels of oestrogen in the body are known to cause cancer.

Prevent Breast Cancer funded a study by Harvie which involved 1,000 women, split into two groups. The study was published in the peer-reviewed Breast Cancer Research journal. To date, the centre's 2-Day Diet book and cookbook have sold more than 340,000 copies in the UK and has been published in over 16 countries. The book was ranked number 64 in the bestselling printed books of 2013 and the cookbook was ranked number 4 on the Sunday Times Bestselling Manual List for 2013. Author proceeds from the book sales enabled Prevent Breast Cancer to fund the BRRIDE-2 study which analyses the effect of an intermittent diet (The 2-Day Diet) versus a daily energy restriction diet on the body and the link to fat stores in and around the liver as fats here are found to contribute to insulin resistance and therefore breast cancer risk.

Partnerships

Manchester City Football Club
Prevent Breast Cancer was Manchester City Football Club's chosen charity in 2000. The partnership was celebrated by a launch of 2,000 balloons at the City of Manchester Stadium. Each balloon signified one of the 2,000 women in the Greater Manchester area diagnosed with breast cancer each year. Prevent Breast Cancer were able to use their £50,000 funding to establish a temporary prevention centre at Withington Hospital.

Stagecoach Manchester
To celebrate the launch of their new partnership in October 2015, Prevent Breast Cancer decorated a Stagecoach Manchester bus with a 26-metre long, four-layered tutu which was listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the "World's Largest Tutu". A staff vote saw Stagecoach Manchester select Prevent Breast Cancer as their chosen charity for two years and the company raised £21,000.

Fundraising Events

Stars In Their Eyes
On 2 June 2018 Stars in their Eyes, the musical talent show in which amateur lookalikes and soundalikes impersonate their favourite singer, returned for one night only, in aid of Prevent Breast Cancer.

The live revival special was held at The Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, and enabled over 630 audience members to watch past contestants perform, including the very first winner Maxine Barrie, who won awards impersonating Dame Shirley Bassey in a TV Documentary called The Real Shirley Bassey.

The show was recreated as accurately as possible, and all branding usage rights were granted by ITV and Endemol Shine. Most of the original production crew worked on the show, which was hosted by original host Matthew Kelly.

Over £32,000 was raised for the charity.

See also
 Cancer in the United Kingdom

References

Charities based in England
Health charities in the United Kingdom
Cancer organisations based in the United Kingdom
Organizations established in 1996
Breast cancer organizations

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In her construction and procurement practice, Stephanie represents multi-national owners and large contractors on a regional basis where she gives strategic and practical advice to ensure that project work is done on a timely and cost effective basis. Her practice in this area includes all aspects of construction law, including Mechanics' Liens, contractual matters and litigation. Stephanie has also handled complex corporate and commercial transactions for local and international companies, including financing in the sale and acquisition of operations and business assets, and contract review and negotiation. She was invited to be a fellow of the prestigious Canadian College of Construction Lawyers in 2017.
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We live in a time…
by Robert Warren // October 3, 2018
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We live in a time when people should really think about experiencing and flexing their independent muscles. Let the Democratic and Republican parties go and vote Independent.
The picture and evidence are clear: Neither party upholds the moral and spiritual Christian values this country was founded upon. People want to make it a "bad thing" to wish someone a "Merry Christmas" and find fault with people's religious beliefs based on their own biases and racist views.
Some people in the Democratic party would be all right with former president Barack Obama calling a Trump supporter a rabid dog who needs to be put down. The way our current president talks about the Democratic party and the media as the enemy of the people is beyond belief.
He called one of his former advisors, Omarosa Manigault Newman, a crazed dog. Sarah Huckabee Sanders defended this comment, saying he says nasty things like that about all people. She couldn't promise that no tapes exist in which he uses the N-word. Donald Trump has wrought havoc upon our values. He has been accused of sexually assaulting 19 women but he has not had to address those accusations.
The shortcomings and corruption we find in both parties push us far away from the Judeo-Christian values this country was founded upon. These values, which brought about Social Security, Medicaid, public housing and other programs that help the less fortunate, are in danger of being destroyed by those claiming to have our best interests at heart.
As Independents, we could bring about the changes we seek by choosing candidates who are unbeholden to party, but rather beholden to the American people.
The question is, is there a middle ground in America for people to go to? The percentage of people who found their way to vote for Trump's nasty ways for economic or racist reasons will probably support him all the way to the gallows of Hell.
Trump really might make America great again, if America were able to get rid of all that he represents. He talked about draining the swamp, but he is the swamp. His former campaign manager, Paul Manafort, swindled money from a small bank in Chicago that was set up to help veterans. Somehow, $16 million was taken from this small bank, yet we hear nothing about it from the Republican party or Fox News.
What the American people have now is more questions than answers. People in America who call themselves Democrats and Republicans are determined to be right at all costs. We have to be independent of these people if we are going to bring some healing to our country. Many people will take up the banners of reform, hopefully to actually change their party's platform from within. But can the two parties be reformed when they are up against silence and wealth?
Voters in America are getting younger, and it's almost up to them to bring about the changes we desperately need. When it comes time to vote, we hope they won't listen to the Democrats and Republicans when they tell the same lies, or to a president who is famous for saying the sky is green.
Now, with all those lies floating in the airwaves, let's consider Sanders, President Trump's press secretary. She talks about how Trump has been a savior for Black folks, and says that President Obama has done nothing to help poor Black and brown Americans. But the truth is that everything Trump has done has been to demonize them, calling them socialists and the worst people in the world. When did calling someone a socialist without cause become fair?
Some Democrats and Republicans want to limit healthcare and housing to Americans. They also want to limit the Americans' ability to access capital in their communities and to build for themselves.
Those same Democrats and Republicans tell young people they can't do anything about our Second Amendment rights to carry guns and to murder each other on the streets of Chicago. But when you look at Chicago, it perfectly shows why we need to get rid of guns in America and its inner cities. Weapons are made for war, not for sport, and we need them off our streets.
We could do well voting independently. We need to really think, and let go of these partisan and poisonous platforms.
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Welcome to MediBabble, a free, professional-grade medical interpretation app for healthcare providers. MediBabble is a history-taking and physical exam application designed to improve the safety, efficiency, and quality of care for non-English speaking patients. A timely and accurate history is the cornerstone of medical diagnosis and treatment; the relative difficulty of obtaining one with non-English speakers is a significant barrier to care.
MediBabble currently downloads with English and Spanish included. Additional languages –– French, Mandarin, Cantonese, Russian, German, and Haitian Creole –– are available as free downloads from within the application.
- Contains thousands of translated questions and instructions all playable as high-quality audio recordings
- Thoughtfully organized by symptom to facilitate comprehensive or targeted medical history-taking all the way from chief complaint to review of systems
- A thorough physical exam section provides phrases used to prepare, position, instruct and educate patients during an exam
- Seven languages currently available: English, Spanish, French, Cantonese, Mandarin, Russian and Haitian Creole
- Tested in large university and county hospital settings, including emergency departments, inpatient wards, intensive care units, and perioperative environments
- Does not require internet connectivity once downloaded
- All content written and reviewed by a panel of physicians
- Each phrase closely reviewed by at least two medically-trained native speakers for accuracy, cultural appropriateness, and accessibility to patients of varying levels of education and health literacy
For Attending and Community providers
- Easily and intuitively organized for obtaining rapid, focused histories
- Reduce the steep costs of relying exclusively on translator phones for communication with your non-English speaking patients
- Avoid the pitfall of relying on your patient's family and friends for translation
- Useful for admissions, initial assessments, physical examinations and routine follow-up questioning
- Easy to switch between languages when caring for multiple non-English speaking patients
- Nursing-specific content module coming soon!
For House Staff
- Allows rapid and targeted patient evaluation without having to wait for live interpreters or navigate cumbersome translation phones
- Facilitates timely-follow up history-taking after initial assessment
- Easily switch languages between patients at the press of a button
For Medical Students
- Clearly laid out scripts for obtaining histories for the most common medical and surgical complaints (useful even with English-speaking patients, as a prompt and a learning tool)
- Facilitates comprehensive history-taking from HPI to ROS
For Hospital Administrators
- Reduce the steep costs of relying exclusively on live translation services for communication with non-English speaking patients
- Improve patient satisfaction
MediBabble 2.1.0 Release Notes
In version 2.1.0, MediBabble Translator returns to active development with a handful of improvements to usability and performance, including:
• Refresh of the interface for iOS 10
• Improved network security
• 64-bit compatibility
• Improved support for a variety of iPhone and iPad models
• Performance improvements for scrolling, tables, language pack installation, and audio playback
• Loads of bug fixes
There's a lot more to come in the months ahead, so stay tuned!
-- Team NiteFloat
Armando1737 , 05/06/2017
The best medical translate
I really like this app,
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Nutritionist/Personal Trainer
This is a great tool. Many of my clients speak broken English. With this application it is so much easier to go through medical history with my clients. It makes my practice much safer. It has TONS of questions, most of which I will probably never have to use, but what a great tool to have at my finger tips!
docflash , 06/05/2011
Well thought out and useful, but some rough edges remain
i'm a primary care physician and speak some spanish. at the very least, this will be helpful in reviewing some of the vocabulary. there are some omissions: for example, in the respiratory chief complaint area, there wasn't a question about wheezing. i didn't review the rest of the app, but there's some good stuff here - it might, tho', lack some essential stuff.
one slight software glitch: in the CC section, once i expanded the system to individual questions, there's no way i can find to make it close again. this isn't true for all the sections', tho'. this might be my fault - i'm using an ipad 1, and i know it's an iphone app.
for the price, it's worth having. and after the wrinkles are ironed out, it'd be worth buying.
You must be at least 17 years old to download this app.
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Ad-tech companies drop Newsweek sites amid fraud allegations
Published: March 7, 2018 at 5:54 p.m. ET
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Latest turmoil to rock media company
A woman works at a desk inside of the building containing IBT Media, parent company of Newsweek Media Group, in New York.
Some advertising-technology companies have cut ties with Newsweek Media Group over concerns about allegedly fake website traffic, moves that threaten to exacerbate the company's financial difficulties as it contends with a wider fraud investigation.
AppNexus, one of the vendors NMG used to sell online ads, and SpotX, an ad-tech company that helps sell video ads, each said they have ended their relationships with the company. They cited concerns over invalid traffic on the publisher's International Business Times websites.
Read: Newsweek publishes exposé on its own parent company
Also see: Newsweek, International Business Times publisher engaged in fraudulent online traffic practices: report
Meanwhile, DoubleVerify, a company that offers software for advertisers and ad vendors to authenticate the quality of the locations where their ads appear, has flagged four IBTimes sites and Newsweek.co.uk as having invalid traffic. The warnings signal marketers that the sites are risky to buy ads on.
NMG said Wednesday it had fired two employees connected with the ad issue, but the developments nevertheless have the potential to scare off advertisers and add to the turmoil surrounding the parent company of the storied Newsweek magazine brand. The company is already facing a wide-ranging investigation led by the Manhattan district attorney's office into suspected bank fraud, ties with a bible college in California and alleged advertising abuses, The Wall Street Journal has reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
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Brookshire's offers special discount, donates $1M to food banks
Brookshire Grocery Co. is now offering a 5 percent daily discount on store brand products for critical and emergency service providers, through May 5 in all four banners it operates – Brookshire's, Super 1 Foods, Spring Market and FRESH by Brookshire's.
This discount is available for all emergency first responders (EMS, fire department and law enforcement officers), hospital personnel, and active-duty military (including National Guard and Military Reserve).
"We believe it is important to show appreciation to those who are serving on the front lines caring for our neighbors," said Brad Brookshire, chairman and CEO for Brookshire Grocery Co. "These providers are the pride of our communities and we want to offer this as a symbol of our gratitude for their service during this time."
"Supporting first responders and military heroes is a pillar of our Giving Back program and this discount is an extension of our commitment to honoring them for their incredible service," said Trent Brookshire, Chief Operating Officer for Brookshire Grocery Co.
BGC is committed to making a difference in the communities we serve. We are forever grateful for these heroes for their dedication and service during these unprecedented times."
To receive the discount at checkout, critical and emergency service providers must present active first responder, hospital or military identification or name badge.
The store brand discount applies to Brookshire's, Super 1 Foods and Spring Market branded products, along with Goldenbrook, Pure Harmony, Top Care, Simply Done, Paws, Tippy Toes, Full Circle, CharKing, Wide Awake Coffee Co., Over the Top, That's Smart and Culinary Tours. Some exclusions apply and may not be combined with other discount offers.
Food bank donation
Due to the COVID-19 situation, BGC is donating $1 million to food banks across Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas, along with matching customers' donations up to $500,000 with the goal to help thousands of people at risk.
The $1 million donation will be distributed across BGC's market area including the East Texas Food Bank, Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana, FoodNet Food Bank (Louisiana), Northeast Louisiana Foodbank, and Harvest Regional Food Bank (Texarkana) over the next two years.
Through May 5, all Brookshire's, Super 1 Foods, Spring Market and FRESH by Brookshire's stores will have $1, $3, and $5 scan coupons available for customers to make monetary donations at checkout. Customer contributions and BGC's match will be donated to a local food bank in each community. This donation will be in addition to the $1 million the company is donating to the selected food banks.
More:Brookshire's offers seniors discount, dedicated time for shopping
"Our company is committed to supporting our communities and helping give hope to those at risk," said Brad Brookshire, Chairman and CEO for Brookshire Grocery Co. "We know people are in need right now and that the food banks are seeing increased demand for resources in all of the communities we serve. We care about our neighbors and are committed to doing what we can to lessen the impact of COVID-19."
The $1 million donation and the additional $500,000 match program will bring more than 16 million meals for families in East Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas.
Best practices for safety
BGC continues to take proactive and preventive measures, including sanitation practices beyond our normally stringent standards. Employees conduct deep cleaning and sanitizing of stores and hard surfaces as well as fuel stations throughout the day. We have contracted a professional third-party cleaning company to be deployed if a potential exposure has occurred. We have increased the frequency in which we sanitize surfaces such as shopping carts and baskets, keypads, counter tops, etc. As a standard practice, there are sanitizing wipes available near the shopping carts.
The company has provided education and signage in stores for customers and employees, with information for preventative protocols of the CDC for the COVID-19 virus. The company has also suspended the practice of allowing customers to bring reusable bags into its stores. As much as BGC appreciates and shares in our customers commitment to sustainability, the company knows this is the right thing to do in order to further safeguard against the spread of COVID-19.
BGC strongly encourages that the first two hours of operations be reserved as a dedicated time for senior citizens and critical and emergency responders. We are asking for customers' help in honoring this practice and in moving any senior guests to the front of the check-out line throughout the day.
BGC has installed decals on the ground at the checkout to help customers practice social distancing and know how much distance to put between themselves and other customers. As an added layer of protection for both customers and employees, clear partitions have been installed at checkouts. The company has also established a designated social monitor at each store who is trained to ensure sanitation and social distancing procedures are properly followed.
As a designated "Essential Employer" by both federal and state governments, BGC stores continue to remain open for business because our services have been deemed as critical to the infrastructure of our nation. All employees have been told they can wear gloves and masks to work if they choose.
BGC has requested employees to increase wellness practices at work and at home to protect themselves, their families and customers in our stores.
In recognition and gratitude, BGC has already given a special half-week's bonus pay, increased wages for those in our stores and logistics, implemented an extra employee discount, provided on-site meals, and developed a compensation plan for those who may be directly affected by COVID-19.
BGC has hired over 1,700 new employees to help serve the increased business in response to COVID-19. These new employees are not only helping the company serve the increased needs of its communities, but they are also allowing the team to take some much needed time off. The company has also employed people in the communities that may have been laid off.
BGC has also developed a tracking system and followed CDC guidelines for dealing with employees possibly exposed to the virus and those who contract the virus. The company has also followed an isolation procedure and protocol for sick or exposed employees in the workplace which includes the special compensation pay for those effected.
For more about BGC's COVID-19 efforts, visit https://www.brookshires.com/covid-19-updates for the latest news and information.
Easter Sunday hours
All Brookshire's, Super 1 Foods, FRESH by Brookshire's and Spring Market stores will be open Easter Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
"As a Christian company, BGC has traditionally prided itself on observing Christmas and Easter holidays but recognizes the calling to serve our neighbors during this difficult time," said Brad Brookshire, Chairman and CEO for Brookshire Grocery Co.
"Our founder, Wood T. Brookshire, believed it was his God-given calling to serve humanity through the grocery business. Today, we are also serving God by serving man during these times. It was not an easy decision to break from our 92-year history on closing on Easter, and we do not take it lightly."
"Our customers have recognized our employee-partners as heroes for their service on the front lines and we are committed to being there for our customers through this," said Trent Brookshire, Chief Operating Officer for Brookshire Grocery Co.
"We have no way of knowing when this pandemic will be over, but we want our customers to know we are here for them. We are incredibly thankful for our employee-partners continued dedication and selfless service to our customers and we are glad they will be home with their families for Easter dinner."
Most of our stores are receiving daily deliveries and our employees are stocking throughout the day to replenish. BGC is working with suppliers to address any outages stores may be experiencing. To support all customers in the 150 communities it serves, BGC stores have limits on certain high-demand items.
Brookshire's, Super 1 Foods and FRESH by Brookshire's Curbside hours will 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The store's personal shoppers fill customers' orders by selecting the freshest products available and carefully following any special instructions. Orders are delivered to customers' cars at their scheduled pick-up time in the curbside parking area.


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HomeCELEBRITYKhloe Kardashian's BFF, Malika Haqq announces she is pregnant with her first child
Khloe Kardashian's BFF, Malika Haqq announces she is pregnant with her first child
36-year-old Keeping Up With The Kardashians star, Malika Haqq is soon going to be a mum and she confirmed this on Instagram.
Malika didn't reveal the identity of her baby daddy in her Instagram announcement but she is already 14 weeks gone in her pregnancy and due in March 2020.
She wrote "I listen to my heart, and I've decided that the rest of my life will be the best of my life. I'm pregnant! I didn't know when, I just knew one day. God said it's my turn, and I couldn't be more grateful for the little spirit that grows inside of me. I am yours, baby, and you are mine. 2020 baby!
The reality show star who has a twin sister named Khadijah Haqq, was previously linked to rapper O.T. Genasis and to Jersey Shore: Family Vacation star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro. Malika also dated French Montana in 2015 and Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter in 2002. It is however unclear if she reunited with 32-year-old O.T. Genasis after their split earlier this year.


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Album Review: RM Bares His Soul in mono.
By Pearl Shin on October 25, 2018 • ( 5 Comments )
Earlier this week, BTS' RM unveiled a surprise when he released his latest solo project titled mono. The mixtape is a follow up to his 2015 self-titled solo album and his first individual release since his collaboration with Wale early last year. In the three years between his self titled project and mono., RM has grown into a complex individual. At the crux of his identities as RM, the leader of BTS, and Kim Namjoon, his unadulterated self, mono. delves into his dichotomous feelings, mindset, and worldview in the form of seven fresh tracks.
Over the past few years, BTS has embarked on a journey of self-discovery, self-love, and self-acceptance as a part of their three-part "Love Yourself" series. This philosophy continues as a driving force in RM's mixtape and is used as a foundation for the themes explored in it. However, unlike the group's albums which promoted an overly optimistic view of love and acceptance, mono. tackles it much more holistically. The album deals heavily with different aspects of duality, examining the intricacies and struggles of growth, learning, and living. The lyrics go as far as to express the feelings of sorrow, vulnerability, and loneliness that might come before love or acceptance.
In mono., RM becomes introspective, looking inwardly on the different dualities within him. This examination of duality expands further in the album through lyrics, production, and themes. In the track "tokyo," RM describes a dissonance in himself, a feeling of emptiness, and the longing for familiarity. In "seoul," he mentions the contrasting feelings he has for his home, but also the comfort it brings him.
Other themes that the rapper examines is the discrepancies between his internal and external behavior when dealing with his inner turmoil. He also makes comparisons of his current self versus the ideal self that he wants to become. RM continues to explore duality through his lyrics by writing in both Korean and English and through songs that feature his rapping and singing. Each of the seven tracks tells its own story, most of it hinting hope while tinged with bittersweet tone.
In terms of production, the tracks in mono. are a lot more down beat than RM's past works. RM is known for getting inspiration from his everyday life and surroundings. This is evident at the beginning of his songs "tokyo" and "seoul," both songs that begin with the organic sounds of the cities. It wouldn't be a surprise if RM recorded those sounds himself. The musical style combined with this technique made the songs more reminiscent of "Reflection," RM's solo track from Wings, and "Trivia 承: Love" from Love Yourself 結: Answer than anything from his self-titled mixtape.
RM has chosen to collaborate with three different artists for some of the tracks, including HONNE, Korean indie band Nell, and eAeon (of the Korean indie duo Mot). All of the collaborators felt like natural choices for the style that RM's music has branched into. The delicate, light melodies combined with RM's vocals and verses made each track sound more like poetry than the run of the mill rap. Despite having collaborated with artists who are known for their distinct styles, none of their contributions seemed to take away from RM's, instead adding a little bit of flavor to his own.
Complementing the album, mono. also came along with the release of three music videos. Unlike previous mixtapes released by individual members, mono. strays away from focusing on RM, instead opting for a different artistic approach. The video for "forever rain" features monochrome illustrations that embodies the feeling of loneliness. The video for "seoul" is a lyric video showing the sights and sounds of the city while messy scrawls of the lyrics flash across the scene. The videos took a different approach from previous visual material that the group or RM has released. Instead of focusing on the artist, the videos are treated like individual pieces of art, delivering the message of the song in the best way possible.
Written, composed, produced, recorded, arranged, and performed with love by RM, mono. exudes a more intimate level of vulnerability and sincerity while showing how much the rapper has matured. 'mono.' expresses what RM can't normally share in his BTS work, which makes the album even more personal knowing that all the thoughts in the lyrics are all him.
Since the mixtape's release, mono. has gone on to top iTunes charts in 88 countries and regions, including the US. The album has surpassed records set by BTS themselves. With it's relatable themes and stories, it's no wonder that the mixtape became a beloved staple in many fans' heavy rotations. For many fans, mono. was a welcomed feeling of catharsis; stirring up conversations of having felt similar feelings of loneliness, isolation, and disconnect. Through the mini-album, many fans were able to share their experiences, finding comfort and community with one another. It is a celebration of "it's okay not to be okay," but also a reminder of "it gets better."
#RM #mono. Tracklist pic.twitter.com/7P4VxLoSm0
— BigHit Entertainment (@BigHitEnt) October 20, 2018
In a post on the BTS fancafe forum, RM stated that he intentionally didn't publish the lyrics of the songs at first. His reason for doing so was to allow listeners to interpret the lyrics and meanings of each track with their own language and experience. (Lyric videos and official translations of the songs are slowly being released with each passing day.)
So, take a listen for yourself. What does mono. mean to you?
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This was my exact thought when I heard this mini-album. I've seen the growth of his music and I can see a mature Nam Joon as he branches himself more as an artist. This is why he is my favorite member of BTS.
Thank you for this thoughtful review. It makes me interested to check out more by this artist.
The description make me more understand the duality of mono story. Thank u for the good review ^____^
This is honestly one of the few reviews of mono that actually makes an effort to understand rm and the concept. It was really a awesome analysis! Thanks for paying attention to the details and loving the playlist!
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Thank you, that was very informative and interesting review.💜
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/**
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 * Date:   2/27/2016
 * Time:   1:02 PM
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/**
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 *      - If an instance method is overridden in a subclass and this method is invoked on an instance of the
 *      subclass, the subclass's overriding method executes, regardless of compile time type of the subclass instance.
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    public static void main(String[] args) {
        Wine[] wines = {
                new Wine(),
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        for(Wine w : wines) {
            System.out.println(w.name());
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    private static class Wine {
        public String name() {
            System.out.println("Wine.name()");
            return "wine";
        }
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    private static class SparklingWine extends Wine {
        @Override
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            System.out.println("SparklingWine.name()");
            return "sparkling wine";
        }
    }

    private static class Champagne extends SparklingWine {
        @Override
        public String name() {
            System.out.println("Champagne.name()");
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Округ Кендлер () — округ (графство) у штаті Джорджія, США. Ідентифікатор округу 13043.

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Округ утворений 1914 року.

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загальне населення округу становило 9577 осіб, зокрема міського населення було 2778, а сільського — 6799.
Серед мешканців округу чоловіків було 4804, а жінок — 4773. В окрузі було 3375 домогосподарств, 2426 родин, які мешкали в 3893 будинках.
Середній розмір родини становив 3,17.

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 Буллок — схід
 Еванс — південний схід
 Теттнолл — південь
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Q: Positive measure and $L^2$ space I have a question about measure theory.
Let $(E,\mathcal{B})$  be an arbitary measurable spase and let $m$ be a positive measure on $(E,\mathcal{B})$.
Let $f \in L^{2}(E;m)$ (fix).
$0 \leq\int fg\,dm\quad(\forall g \in L^{2}(E,m),\,g\geq0 \,m-a.e. ) $ implies that $f \geq0\,m-a.e.$?
We suppose $m$ is finite then for all $ \alpha < 0$,
\begin{eqnarray*}
0 &\leq& (-\alpha) m( \{f \leq \alpha \} )\\
&=&(-\alpha)\int_{ \{f \leq \alpha \}} dm \\
&\leq&\int(-f) \chi_{ \{f \leq \alpha\}} dm\\
&=&-\int f \chi_{ \{f \leq \alpha\}} dm \leq 0 \,({\rm by\,assumption})
\end{eqnarray*}
Hense $m(\{ f \leq \alpha \})=0$. We get
\begin{eqnarray*}
m(\{f <0 \})=m(\cup_{n=1}^{\infty}\{f \leq -\frac{1}{n}\})=\lim_{n \to \infty} m(\{f \leq -\frac{1}{n}\})=0
\end{eqnarray*}
If $m$ is $\sigma$-finite , assetion holds.
If $m$ is not necessarily $\sigma$-finite, assertion holds? thanks.

A: One can reduce to the case where $m$ is $\sigma$-finite using the fact that the support of any integrable function must be $\sigma$-finite. After all, if we consider the sets
$$E_n = \left\{f^2 \ge \frac 1 n\right\}$$
then each $E_n$ must clearly have finite measure. Hence,
$$\{f > 0\} = \bigcup_n E_n$$
is $\sigma$-finite. Thus, replace your measure as needed and the result follows.

A: For $f \in L^2(E,m)$ denote by $$f^+(x) := \max\{0,f(x)\} \qquad \quad f^-(x) := - \min\{0,f(x)\}$$ the positive and negative part of $f$, respectively. As $f \in L^2$, we have $f^- \in L^2$. Hence, by assumption,
$$0 \leq \int f(x) f^-(x) \, dm(x) = \int (f^+(x)-f^-(x)) \cdot f^-(x) \, dm(x) = - \int f^-(x)^2 \, dm(x).$$
using that $f^+(x) \cdot f^-(x) = 0$. As $f^-(x)^2 \geq 0$, this shows
$$0 = \int f^-(x)^2 \, dm(x).$$
Consequently, $f^-=0$ almost everywhere.


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Home-based care worker Olipa Mkandawire prays for a man living with AIDS in Matuli, Malawi, in this 2009 photo. Marking World AIDS Day Dec. 1, African bishops commended families and parishioners caring for people with HIV as the Year of Mercy approaches. CNS photo/Paul Jeffrey
ACCRA, Ghana - As the Year of Mercy neared, the bishops of Africa and Madagascar held up the work of families and local faith communities in caring for people with AIDS as a strong example of unconditional love.
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In the video work "hands on (vers. 3)", dated 2014, the viewer is brought into a space reminiscent of a laboratory. The black and white grid that serves as a background on both channels is a reference to the classical frames of chronophotography and to the tiles typically seen in the laboratory for molecular medicine. This space becomes the scene of the action, action that is limited to the shadow-like movements of two hands.
hands on (vers.3) : video 2014
top left and right : hands on (vers.3) channel 1
bottom left and right : hands on (vers.3) channel 2
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Quasicrystals or the Harmony of Illusion, Exhibition center Heiligenkreuzerhof, Vienna/A 2014
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Herwig Turk : hands on (vers. 3) 2014
In the video work "hands on (vers. 3)", dated 2014, the viewer is brought into a space reminiscent of a laboratory. The black and white grid that serves as a background on both channels is a reference to the classical frames of chronophotography and to the tiles typically seen in the laboratory for molecular medicine. This space becomes the scene of the action, action that is limited to the shadow-like movements of two hands. As if on a stage, the hands become actors – the sole actors here, garbed in tightfitting protective gloves and the sleeves of the obligatory white lab smock.
The minimized visual arrangement totally focuses the viewer's attention on what is implicitly known by the person whose hands are in motion and present, somehow, in the gestures of these hands. The hands in motion were filmed in the studio by two cameras and can thus be viewed both frontally and in high-angle shot at the same time on two video screens, one mounted horizontally and the other vertically. In this way, the installation follows filming procedures that are used for laboratory test set-ups and that serve to produce so-called utility films for the purposes of research in the natural sciences.
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Julie Ann Gardner, MBE (born 4 June 1969) is a Welsh television producer. Her most prominent work has been serving as executive producer on the 2005 revival of Doctor Who and its spin-off shows Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures. She worked on Doctor Who from 2003 to 2009 before moving to Los Angeles to work at BBC Worldwide.
Gardner was born in Neath, and grew up in the Pont Walby area of Glynneath where her parents ran a local shop. She attended Llangatwg Comprehensive and Neath Port Talbot College where she was an outstanding student of A level English, History and Drama. She read English at the Queen Mary College, University of London. She initially worked as a teacher at Rhondda College, now part of Coleg Morgannwg, teaching English GCSE and A-Level, before in the mid-1990s she decided to switch to working in the television industry.
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Gardner was the BBC's representative in the production of the political romantic comedy The Girl in the Café (2005), written by Richard Curtis in conjunction with the Make Poverty History campaign. Other network dramas commissioned by Gardner at BBC Wales included the multiple personality disorder drama May 33rd (2004); domestic abuse-themed one-off Dad (2005); courtroom reconstruction The Chatterley Affair (2006) and the time travel police series Life on Mars (2006–2007), produced independently by Kudos Film & Television.
Gardner and Davies also oversaw two Doctor Who spin-offs: Torchwood, an adult (post-watershed) science fiction drama aired on BBC Three and BBC Two, and The Sarah Jane Adventures, a children's fantasy thriller aired on BBC One and CBBC.
In September 2006, it was announced that Gardner would succeed Jane Tranter as the overall Controller of Drama Commissioning at BBC Television, following Tranter's promotion to the new "Head of Fiction" role. However, Gardner remained in her position at BBC Wales, performing the two jobs simultaneously, until 2009; her roles at BBC Wales and with Doctor Who were then assumed by producer Piers Wenger.
Gardner received credit for an increase in drama being made in Wales; in 2007, Cardiff-born writer Andrew Davies called her "the best thing to happen to Welsh drama. Ever."
In March 2009, it was announced that Gardner was to join the staff of Los Angeles-based BBC Worldwide America, as executive producer in charge of scripted projects.
It was announced in late 2009 that Julie was five months pregnant and her first child, Huckleberry, fathered by Doctor Who sound recordist Julian Howarth, was born in early summer 2010.
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Cook, Benjamin & Hickman, Clayton. Gardner's World. "Doctor Who Magazine". Issue 354. Cover date 30 March 2005. Pages 12–19.


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