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Bird flu 101: Everything to know about the avian influenza
The bird flu doesn't normally infect humans, but there have been cases in people.
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Author: Courtney Holland
Published: 4:22 PM EDT April 29, 2022
Updated: 4:22 PM EDT April 29, 2022
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Have you ever heard of avian influenza, also known as the bird flu? Well, now is the time to read up on the disease that is popping up across the nation.
Bird flu refers to the disease caused by infection with avian (bird) influenza (flu) Type A viruses, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The viruses spread naturally throughout wild aquatic birds worldwide.
Even with it spreading among wild aquatic birds, it can infect domestic poultry such as chickens and turkeys along with other types of birds and different animal species.
Some birds that are more susceptible to avian influenza include:
Shorebirds - such as storks, plovers and sandpipers.
Infected birds can shed the virus in their saliva, nasal secretions and feces, the CDC says. Susceptible birds can come in contact with what is shed and become infected.
They can also get infected through contact with surfaces contaminated with the virus.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service says some birds can be infected and show no signs of illness. They can carry it to new areas when migrating.
But there are some ways to recognize a sick bird! The Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development lists these indicators sick birds could experience:
Significant drop in water consumption
Lack of appetite, energy or vocalization
Drop in egg production
Swollen comb, wattles, legs or head
Nasal discharge, sneezing or coughing
Abnormal behavior like difficulty walking
Are humans susceptible?
One thing to keep in mind: The bird flu doesn't normally infect humans, but there have been cases of people contracting the bird flu.
According to the CDC, people sick from avian influenza have ranged from having no symptoms or mild illness to severe disease that ended in death.
Similar to birds, humans can become infected if the virus gets into their eyes, nose or mouth. If someone touches a surface contaminated and touches their face, they have a high chance of becoming infected.
"The spread of bird flu viruses from one infected person to a close contact is very rare, and when it has happened, it has only spread to a few people," CDC leaders wrote.
"However, because of the possibility that bird flu viruses could change and gain the ability to spread easily between people, monitoring for human infection and person-to-person spread is extremely important for public health."
The CDC reported Thursday of a person testing positive for avian influenza in Colorado. The person reportedly had direct exposure to poultry that was contaminated.
They are being isolated and treated with an influenza antiviral drug, the CDC explains.
To read the full report from the CDC, click here.
Local protection in place?
Recently, that same virus traveling across the county was detected in the Tampa Bay area. As a result, local zoos and other groups are taking precautions to try to safeguard some of our feathered friends.
At ZooTampa at Lowry Park, visitors might notice signs letting them know some aviaries and bird exhibits are closed right now. It's a precaution against a deadly strain of avian influenza that's killed millions of birds around the country.
As soon as they heard about a confirmed case of bird flu in Hillsborough County, the zoo began a species-by-species assessment to determine which birds needed to be moved for safety and which ones could remain on display.
Veterinarians suggest not bringing any new birds into your home, at least not right now.
And don't allow your pet birds outside — even if they are securely caged without supervision. Owners, they say, need to watch their pets and be sure to keep wild birds and other animals away from them.
Bird flu has ZooTampa, others taking steps to protect our feathered friends
Yes, a strain of bird flu is spreading in the US but infections in humans are rare
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Which countries in Europe cause the most air pollution damage?
By Chris Harris •et; last updated: 27/11/2014
Campaigners have urged a crackdown on Europe's worst polluters after a report claimed dirty air is costing society up to 189 billion euros a year.
Half the damage is being done by just one percent of industrial plants, according to data from the European Environment Agency (EEA).
It said air pollution, chiefly from coal-fired power plants, cost Europe as much as 189bn euros in 2012, the same as Finland's GDP.
Critics called on the EU to stop the worst emitters and said operators were still "shamefully dragging their feet" over meeting emission standards.
WHOCAUSESTHEMOSTAIRPOLLUTIONDAMAGE?
Germany was Europe's biggest contributer, according to EEA figures. It was responsible for 38.2 bn euros of damage to society as a result of air pollution, which was around one fifth of Europe's total in 2012.
Next was the United Kingdom (25.9 bn euros), followed by Poland (24.8 bn euros), France (14.3 bn euros) and Italy (13.8 bn euros).
The report also looked how much air pollution damage countries caused, relative to their national output. Taking this into account the worst offenders are Bulgaria, Romania, Estonia and Poland, according to the EEA.
Meanwhile of the 30 most damaging facilities in Europe, eight were in Germany; six in Poland; four in Romania; three in Bulgaria and the United Kingdom, two in Greece; and one each in the Czech Republic, Estonia, Italy and Slovakia.
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"SHAMEFULLYDRAGGINGTHEIRFEET"
The European Commission (EC) published draft legislation to curb air pollution from industry and traffic last year.
Janez Potočnik, then EC commissioner for the environment, said air pollution was an "invisible killer" and responsible for more than 400,000 premature deaths in 2010.
But the new EC, approved in November, is considering changing or scrapping the proposed new law, according to documents seen by the news agency Reuters.
Enrico Brivio, EC environment spokesman, told euronews no decision had been taken on altering or tearing up the proposed legislation. He said Maltese politician Karmenu Vella, the new commissioner for the environment, will talk to the EEA in December before the EC takes a decision on the draft law later that month.
Some industrial sectors say they are struggling to be competitive and that EU regulation risks driving them out of Europe.
The coal sector says it offers a cheap, secure fuel source, indigenous to many European nations, and that the cost of switching to alternatives is high.
"COAL A THREAT TO HUMANHEALTH"
Christian Schaible, senior policy officer at the European Environmental Bureau, said: "The EU should not allow the most polluting emitters, who make up only 1% of the EU's installations, to continue being exempted from stricter EU emissions standards.
"Cleaning up coal-fired combustion plants alone would yield environmental and health benefits of up to 55 billion euros a year. These standards were deemed feasible almost a decade ago but operators are still shamefully dragging their feet."
Monica Frassoni, co-chair of the European Green Party, said: "It is no coincidence that the 30 biggest facilities the report identifies as worst polluters, are 29 power generating facilities, mainly fired by coal.
"Coal is still one of the main threats to ambitious climate goals and to human health. If we want to guarantee substantial environmental and health benefits, the reduction in local air pollution, along side providing further structural incentives for investment in energy efficiency and renewables, as well as sustainable resource management, are essential.
New #data on Europe's 14 325 largest industrial facilities: 1% of plants cause 50% of damages. http://t.co/0GcBXSQWrLpic.twitter.com/m5aHu0Y5Pm
— EU EnvironmentAgency (@EUEnvironment) November 25, 2014
"The old carbon-heavy industry, including the coal sector, claim to offer cheap and secure fuel for the growth of our economy, and that the cost of switching to renewables is too high. What they would never admit are the hidden costs of this outdated technologies, which you can estimate in this case, or in the case of Ilva. The biggest steel company in Europe costs to society 2.5 bn euros (between 2008 and 2012).
"One year ahead of COP21 in Paris it is fatal that the environmental cost of burning fossils has dropped in price at the European emissions market and coal has become more lucrative again."
The EEA published the costs of air pollution after assessing a number of areas, including premature deaths, hospital costs, lost work days, health problems, damage to buildings and reduced agricultural yields.
Hans Bruyninckx, EEA's executive director, said: "While we all benefit from industry and power generation, this analysis shows that the technologies used by these plants impose hidden costs on our health and the environment. Industry is also only part of the picture – it is important to recognise that other sectors, primarily transport and agriculture, also contribute to poor air quality."
EEA said during the course of its study – which ran from 2008 to 2012 – damage costs had declined, but this could be down to reduced activity because of the recession.
Enrico Brivio, EC environment spokesman, said: "The commission welcomes this report from the EEA. Reducing the damage to human health and the environment is the key objective of EU policies related to climate action and air pollution.
"The report confirms the need to continue reducing emissions from large industrial sources such as coal-fired power plants.
"The Industrial Emissions Directive, which started to apply from 2013, will further reduce air pollutant emissions through the enhanced EU-wide application of the Best Available Techniques (BAT). It sets in particular stricter emission limit values for existing power plants, which will start applying for many plants in 2016 and to others between 2016 and 2023.
"This report also confirms the need to continue the decarbonisation of the power sector, as a key sector where significant emission reductions are needed for meeting our climate and air quality objectives."
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On 21 March 2018, the Belgian Parliament adopted a law amending the Belgian Camera Act of 2007. The primary goal was to create a more adequate legal framework for the use of surveillance cameras, in line with the provisions of the GDPR. The revised Camera Surveillance Act entered into force on 25 May 2018. The Royal Decrees implementing some of the provisions of the revised Camera Act entered into force a short time thereafter.
What is a "surveillance camera" under Belgian law?
that processes images for this purpose.
The purpose for which a camera is used (surveillance vs. recreational use) is therefore a deciding element.
Another relevant criterion to determine exactly which legal obligations apply, is the location of the cameras.
in a "non-enclosed area" (for example the public road or a public parking area).
Different rules to the use of surveillance cameras in each of these three types of "areas".
Record-keeping obligation: obligation to keep an internal record/register of camera surveillance activities, in addition to the general documentation obligation under article 30 GDPR; The modalities hereof (what needs to be included in the internal documentation) have been determined by Royal Decree of 8 May 2018. The register needs to be kept and updated for as long as the video surveillance lasts.
Notification to the police: for camera's already notified to the Belgian Privacy Commission in the past, this new notification will have to be made by 25 May 2020 at the latest; More information is included in the Royal Decree of 8 May 2018.
Use of pictograms: the legal obligation to publicly disclose the use of camera's by mandatory pictograms remains; The size and content of such pictograms has been determined by Royal Decree of 10 February 2008 (as amended on 28 May 2018) and depends on the type of "area" in which the cameras are placed; By 11 December 2018 all existing pictograms have to be replaced by new ones complying with these requirements.
As under the existing Camera Act, images can in principle (with some exceptions) not be stored longer than 1 month. Access to the images by third parties is restricted, although the persons recorded on tape do have access rights (as under the GDPR).
Real-time viewing of the images of surveillance cameras was prohibited under the Act of 2007, but the revised Camera Act now does leave some room for the use of a "control screen" with real-time images.
The revised Camera Act only allows the use of mobile surveillance cameras in "non-enclosed areas" (such as the public domain) by the police and public authorities. In "enclosed areas", the rules are less strict.
What this means for the popular use of dash cams is still uncertain and urgently to be clarified.
For the use of cameras for workplace surveillance purposes (e.g. to prevent theft), note that you should not only comply with the (revised) Camera Act, but also with the applicable labour law legislation. In Belgium, camera surveillance on the workplace is governed by Collective Bargaining Agreement no. 68.


Powered by a 1304cc, fuel injected, liquid-cooled, V-Twin powerplant; the V-Star 1300 boasts class leading performance, h andling and comfort. Next generation "wild streamline styling" is sure to turm more than a few heads.
Electric starting system features a mechanical centrifugal decompression device in the exhaust camshafts for easy, no-hassle starting.
One-piece cylinder heads feature 4-valves per cylinder to provide optimum breathing efficiency for maximum power output. Each head is fitted with a single long reach spark plug.
Optimized squish area forces the fuel / air mixture toward the centre of the combustion chamber for more complete combustion and hence improved power and cleaner emissions.
The water pump is integrated with the oil pump and is located inside the engine cases to keep a cleaner, more traditional air-cooled look to the powerplant. The engine is a wet sump design.
The radiator is mounted between the front frame down tubes to minimize its appearance especially when viewing the machine from the side. Even the rad hoses have been discreetely placed for a cleaner appearance. An electric fan aids in cooling in stop and go traffic. Special cooling louvers direct air to the rad.
Automatic hydraulic cam chain tensioners reduces mechanical noise and extend engine life.
Crankshaft features a single crank pin design. The crankshaft turns counter clockwise. This specially designed crank helps to enhance the pulse feeling and engine character.
Classic side mounted 3.7 liter airbox houses a high-flow viscous paper-type filter and adds that special styling touch too.
Mikuni Dual bore, 40mm returnless-type throttle body fuel injection system with TPS (Throttle Position Sensor) and ISC (Idle Speed Control) . This is a "closed loop" system that utilizes an oxygen sensor. The oxygen sensor feeds back info to the ECU which in turn adjusts the fuel/air mixture for maximum power with minimum emissions. The oxygen sensor is located before the mufflers, so the use of slip-ons will not affect this system. Each injector features 12 holes and a dual spray pattern for better fuel atomization and more complete combustion chamber filling. There is one injector per cylinder. Fuel injection benefits include improved fuel economy, chokeless operation, reduced emissions, and smoother running.
Long 1,690mm (66.5″) wheelbase creates a long, low retro profile and solid stable handling. This chassis is longer than the XVS1100 by 45mm and offers a 48% / 52 % front to rear weight distribution.
The long low design means spacious ergonomics with lots of leg room, which maximizes both rider and passenger comfort.
41mm KYB front fork features stylish large-diameter brushed-finished fork covers. Wheel travel is 130mm (5.1″) for a smooth, comfortable ride.
Monocross style, spring preload-adjustable, single-shock, link rear suspension centralizes mass for agile handling. The linkage system provides a rising rate effect that provides excellent compliance on both small and large bumps.
Dual 298 mm, floating front discs are squeezed by compact twin piston front calipers.
Lightweight 7-spoke cast aluminum wheels are fitted wide tubeless tires. The "mag" stylish wheels are both easy to clean and never require maintaince. The rear drive pulley matches the wheels.
Handlebar-mounted chromed instrument features a stylish design. Readouts include: analog speedometer, digital odometer, dual tripmeters, low fuel tripmeter, clock and low fuel warning light. Stylish red background illumination.
60/55 watt high intensity halogen headlight emphasizes the "wild streamline", mass forward styling design. The headlight is adjustable both up and down plus left and right via remote adjusters. There are also two 35 watt accessory light connectors inside the headlight shell for accessory passing lamps.


text: British designer Simone Brewster graduated from the Royal College of Art's famed Design Products graduate program and founded her own London studio in 2008. But in addition to making furniture and objects and exhibiting them with the all-female design collective Flock — of which she's a founding member — she has her own line of handmade wood-and-metal jewelry that shares many of the same influences: strong architectural and geometric forms, African woodworking, Zulu beadwork, her own Caribbean background, and the work of artists like Vermeer, Warhol, and Edward Burtynsky. Brewster's jewelry has been sold at boutiques like Darkroom, and in 2010, she was asked to create a special collection for the Tate. Her pieces for Sight Unseen are all one-of-a-kind.


When you're planning a special event–like a wedding–you usually want to hire the best vendors and caterers you can find within your budget to ensure that everyone enjoys the food at the party.
While menu venues have their own caterers, there are those that do not and, instead you have to look outside to hire someone to feed your guests. Catering a big party can be extremely costly–sometimes costing as much as a year's worth of college tuition, depending on where you look. And, while we may go to tastings that we fall in love with–if we can't afford something, we just can't swing it. What you don't do is insult and demean caterers and chefs because of their pricing. That's never okay–don't be that person.
People online are incredibly angry and disgusted with a woman who tried to haggle with a wedding caterer over her prices for an event. The caterer, Onequa, shared a text message thread between her and a potential client who was inquiring about her God-Mother's wedding. Brace yourselves, it gets ugly.
When Onequa asked what kind of menu the woman was looking for–it was long.
Not only did their menu include an immense amount of food, but the client wanted Onequa to cater a party for 175-200 guests. When Onequa responded with an estimated price, the woman was outraged.
Not only was she rude in her response, she insulted Onequa in the process.
First and foremost, $28 per person is incredibly inexpensive for a caterer. Many wedding vendors charge upwards of $100 per plate for weddings. And, the food that Onequa makes is nothing short of profressional–restaurant or not.
Today's work, homemade double strawberry cupcakes with cream cheese icing and and a little TREAT in the middle ? great summer dessert ??
Chocolate Oreo & strawberry cookie crunch. Today's work ???????
I took taco Tuesday to a next level. Chicken and shrimp fajita mix, homemade guacamole & homemade mango salsa with coconut black beans, cilantro and lime rice, and of course sour cream and jalapeño ?
After she shared the exchange on Twitter, people could not believe that this actually happened–especially when Onequa offered such a reasonable price for that much food.
After she got endless love, support, and follows–Onequa thanked everyone for their kindness.
MOOD: thank you to everyone that followed me today all the love and support is VERY overwhelming I'm so grateful and honored that this many ppl wanna see me win and be great at what I do. More food pics/videos, YouTube channel, cookbook , and more coming soon. Thank you all again, Oneek ?
How many times do we have to tell y'all–respect businessmen/businesswomen!


Murk Bottema died on Friday the 3rd of July 1992.
Murk Bottema (no middle name) was born in Velzen, The Netherlands. He studied Physics at the University of Groningen where he received the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees. He was a research associate of Nobel Prize physicist Fritz Zernicke from 1947 to 1957 and 1962-1964 which shaped his lifelong career in experimental and theoretical optics.
Murk was descended from a long line of highly creative people. In the 16th century his forebear Anne Wyberga established in her will a college student loan fund which still exists. In fact Murk applied for a loan from this fund in 1940 but the award was made to a more "needy" student. Murk's grandfather designed and built what is considered to be the ultimate windmill. It is now in a museum in Delft.
In 1958 Murk came to The Johns Hopkins University to work with Professor John Strong on his ruling and analysis of diffraction gratings for the far and extreme ultraviolet, and later to work with Strong on the design of optical equipment for high altitude balloon experiments, then with Professor H. Warren Moos on the design of rocket-borne telescopes and spectrometers for the study of planetary atmospheres.
In 1968, he joined Ball Brothers Corporation in Boulder, Colorado, where he spent the last 24 years of his life working on a large number and variety of space-related optical instruments, of which his final and crowning achievement was a leading role in the design of corrective optical systems to eliminate the spherical aberrations in the Hubble Space Telescope.
Murk was a quiet man with a gentle sense of humor. A family man. No party goer he, but a gliding enthusiast, a hiker, a lover of classical music, preferably recorded for home consumption.
He died on July 3, 1992, at his home in Boulder, Colorado. He is survived by his wife, Willy, a son, Frank of Boulder, CO, a son Murk of Adelaide, Australia, and a son, Nick of Denver, Colorado.
Over the 30 or so years I knew Murk, I found that his most dominant and endearing characteristic was his insistence that the projects he was involved in were done right. He was much less concerned about receiving credit for the work. If those who thought they were his boss interfered with him, he could be as stubborn as a Dutchman. I know; I tried it once (just once). The world of science and engineering needs more people like that.


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Ju no kata is a kata of suppleness. Ju no kata comprises 15 techniques which are performed in 3 sets of 5. The sets are not named and the kata is performed slowly and continuously. Participants may sometimes stop at the end of each set to tidy their judogi.
Like the other non randori kata, ju no kata, helps provide an understanding of some of the principals of judo. In Japan this kata is often performed by women and is often mistaken as a kata solely for women. In addition, done properly ju no kata is a great excercise routine which aids the suppleness of the back, shoulders and neck.


Singapore emerged on top of sub-group 2B after overcoming Australia 4-1 at the TOTAL BWF Sudirman Cup 2017 in Gold Coast today.
Singapore will next take on sub-group 2A winners Vietnam to decide the winners of Group 2 (overall 13th place).
The hosts were expected to trouble Singapore but it all unraveled for Australia early in the second game of their opening Mixed Doubles contest.
Sawan Serasinghe and Setyana Mapasa had stayed in sight of Terry Hee and Tan Wei Han, but after 11-all in the first, the Singaporeans forged ahead. The second game began nightmarishly for Serasinghe and Mapasa as they just couldn't get a thing right. Errors flowed from their rackets and Hee/Tan ran away with 14 of 15 points to effectively shut the door on the Australians: 21-16 21-6.
Ryan Ng made it 2-0 for Singapore with a comfortable 21-16 21-14 result over Ashwant Gobinathan in their Men's Singles.
Serasinghe returned with Matthew Chau for the Men's Doubles against Danny Bawa Chrisnanta and Terry Hee.
The Australians struggled in the beginning but finally made their presence felt with some consistent and sharp play in the second. They fought off a 15-18 deficit with four straight points, but they couldn't capitalise on the opportunity with the game in their grasp. Chrisnanta and Terry Hee converted their second match point: 21-14 23-21.
"(In the first match) We started well, everything went perfect, but when Terry came and increased the pace a bit, we started making errors and we were unable to get ourselves back. The coach told me he would give me ten minutes to vent it out, but that I had to focus on Men's Doubles after that.
Yeo Jia Min (featured image) continued Singapore's dominance, shutting out Wendy Chen 21-11 21-17 in Women's Singles before Gronya Somerville and Setyana Mapasa picked up the consolation win for Australia beating Ong Ren-Ne/Crystal Wong 21-11 21-15.
Sri Lanka comfortably finished on top of Group 3 beating Macau 3-0, ensuring they finished overall 21st.
Buwenaka Goonathileka and Kavindi Ishandika Sirimannage gave Sri Lanka the lead in Mixed Doubles, easing past Iek U Leong/Gong Xue Xin 21-10 21-4.
Niluka Karunaratne was challenged in the first game of Men's Singles by Pui Pang Fong, but the challenge fell apart in the second, 21-17 21-6.
Thilini Pramodika Hendahewa needed just 21 minutes to blow away Ng Weng Chi, 21-9 21-7.
"Group 3 was quite easy for us," said Karunaratne, who is back in Sri Lanka after a long stint in the German league. "It would've been nice to play Group 2. But to go back as winners of Group 3 feels good.
In other Group 3 ties to decide placings, Fiji beat Guam 3-1 while Slovakia got the better of New Caledonia 3-0. Slovakia finished third in the group (overall 23rd) while Fiji finished fifth, ahead of Guam and New Caledonia.


Pro-Taleban militants in Swat, a former popular tourist area in Pakistan's North West Frontier Province, have signed a truce with the government.
Representatives of the two sides agreed to pursue a peace process through talks when they met at Fishing Hut Chakdara, in the Dir Lower district.
The government hopes to make the truce permanent at subsequent talks.
The militants are led by cleric Maulana Fazlullah who tried to impose Islamic law in the district last year.
Military operations against his forces were still continuing in recent days, with several suspected militants detained and weapons seized.
Muslim Khan, a spokesman for Maulana Fazlullah, told the BBC the militants did not wish to "spread anarchy in their own country".
Under the truce, government forces cease operations against the militants while the militants desist from attacking security forces or causing damage to government installations.
Wajid Ali Khan, regional minister in North West Frontier Province, said after the truce was signed that another round of talks would be held "for a permanent solution".
Swat, known to some as Pakistan's "Little Switzerland" because of its picturesque mountains, was occupied by Maulana Fazlullah's militants last year.
Thousands of troops arrived in November to drive them out, scaling the heights in surprise attacks in what was hailed as a successful; operation by the government.


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At the 2003 European Concours at Schwetzingen I saw this interesting looking package.
It is a beautiful example for a Chrysler, designed by Virgil M. Exner.
produced on October 3rd, 1960.
The Shriner Association, a caritative organisation, ordered 23 cars of a special color combination.
than they drove back to Omaha, Nebraska, where the central office was located.
Later, all cars toured through the United States to raise money for the foundation.
combined with a salmon-pink interior.
during four years, he restored the car to top-condition.
At Schwetzingen, the car got the Award for "The Most Elegant American Car".


The iGen2500CAMO holds a Westinghouse 98cc 4-Stroke engine. It features a shut-off valve and recoil start, as well. It runs more efficiently than other models—30% to 50% more. It is both CARB and CSA compliant.
This model offers 2200 Running Watts and 2500 Peak Watts.
This unit has a 1-gallon fuel tank. It is made to be carried with a lightweight, compact form and carrying handle.
The iGen2500CAMO features 2 USB Ports (5V DC) and a 120 VAC 20A Household Duplex Outlet to connect your various devices.
This unit includes a kit with purchase: Owner's Manual, and Oil Bottle, Funnel, and Tool Kit.
The iGen2500CAMO is Double-Insulated with an Acoustic Enclosure, Asymmetrical Cooling Fans, and Low Tone Mufflers for reduced noise.
This unit has a 3-year limited warranty.
The iGen2500CAMO powers your appliances and devices with safe, clean, gentle power. The unit holds two USB Ports (5V DC) and one 120 VAC 20A Household Duplex Outlet for your different plug-in needs. It is also Double-Insulated with an Acoustic Enclosure, Asymmetrical Cooling Fans, and Low Tone Mufflers to reduce noise output.
Inside of the unit is a 1-gallon fuel tank. Its Westinghouse engine has the ability to auto-adjust so that it provides only as much power as is needed. All of this makes for more efficient fuel use, less noise, and less exhaust as it runs at 2200 Running Watts and 2500 Peak Watts. Plus, the iGen2500CAMO holds a U.S. Forest-Approved spark arrestor. So, when you're out in the wild, you can rest assured that your generator is safe for use. This generator is also CARB and CSA compliant.


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2019 Formula Drift Pro-Am Championship
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MDU To Pro 2 (To Pro) - Dirk Stratton
Posted by Nick Quigley on September 05, 2019
Dirk Stratton made his Midwest Drift Union debut at the 2014 Streets of Detroit event, piloting a flat-green S13 sporting the now-familiar Stratton Chevrolet insignia on the door. Stratton would return for the full 2015 season, making the top sixteen at round one and bowing out to Jonathan Nerren. Round two would mark the debut of the C6 Corvette, the first to ever compete in MDU. The Drift Vette was an instant hit with fans, and its first appearance on the Streets of Detroit couldn't have been more appropriate. His semi-final battle against Shane Whalley's GTO, with two big American...
MDU To Pro 2 - Geoff Donati
Geoff Donati made his Midwest Drift Union appearance at round three in 2015. He quickly rose through the ranks and earned the Rookie of the Year title in 2016 followed by an almost flawless 2017 performance. Though he's exited the Pro 2 series midway through the 2019 year, his rise from MDU to Pro 2 is still an interesting story. Donati would commit to the full 2016 season, and in the first round at Gateway, he found himself on the podium in third place. Not bad for only his second outing in MDU. His battle with Mike Feiock, who would...
MDU To Pro 2 - Jonathan Hurst
Posted by Nick Quigley on August 29, 2019
Kentucky native Jonathan Hurst's first appearance in Midwest Drift Union competition was round one at Gateway in 2016. Though it was his only event of that season, he would return in 2017 with an appetite for a Pro 2 license. When Hurst showed up to Gateway for round one a year later, the most obvious change was the color swap from green to orange. What you couldn't see was the sheer amount of power the car was putting down...746 hp in base tune and 1,100 on high, making it the most powerful car to ever compete in the series. Despite...
MDU To Pro 2 - Hooman Rahimi
Hailing from Nashville, Hooman Rahimi showed up to his first MDU event in a nearly stock Nissan 350Z. The year was 2011, the venue was the now-abandoned (partially) Nashville Superspeedway, so it wasn't far from home. He didn't have a cage and therefore couldn't technically compete, only qualify. Because so many drivers had difficulty linking the course, he finished sixth without even reaching the bracket. Not a bad (or ideal, frankly) start to a Pro-Am competition, but sixth place is sixth place. He showed up to round one in 2012 with a cage, this time able to actually compete. Though...
MDU To Pro 2 - Garrett Denton
Garrett Denton made his Midwest Drift Union debut in 2015, making a 12-plus hour trek from Rhode Island to do so. His time in the series that year was short lived, but it marked a crucial starting point in MDU that would eventually lead to a Pro 2 license. After taking a brief hiatus from the series in 2016, he returned with a revamped program in 2017, qualifying first at round one at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway, despite only having a couple days of testing under his belt. Round two at M1 Concourse saw a setback as mechanical...
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Plot : You play as an explorator wandering in a mysterious ruined city. The goal is to figure out what occurred here a long time ago, by your own means but you'll realize soon that an ancient artefact is going to provide some help. An ancient medal will allow you to move and see the world as it was back when the city was still populated ; it is also a way to introduce puzzle to solve using this feature.


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Q: In MySQL how to use SQL to get the row with the most recent date create table client (
  client_id int,
  name varchar(20)
);

insert into client values (1, 'Google');
insert into client values (2, 'Facebook');

create table client_log (
  client_id int,
  dt date,
  status varchar(20)
);

insert into client_log values (1, '2014-01-01', 'Pending');
insert into client_log values (1, '2014-01-02', 'Approved');
insert into client_log values (2, '2014-01-03', 'Pending');
insert into client_log values (2, '2014-01-04', 'Declined');

I am trying to get the most recent status for each client.  I am expecting a result set of:
| Google   | Approved
| Facebook | Declined

I have reviewed the other SO questions like this, but they mostly use sub queries, and since my data is going to get very large I need to write this efficiently, which I think means using a join.
select c.name, cl.status
from client c
join client_log cl on cl.client_id = c.client_id
join client_log cl2 on cl2.client_id = cl.client_id
group by c.client_id
having cl.dt = max(cl2.dt)

Error: Unknown column 'cl.dt' in 'having clause'

A: Simple ask it to select the row with date value equal to the latest (maximum) date in the table for each client.
Select * From client_log cl
Where dt =
   (Select Max(dt) from client_log
    Where client_id = cl.client_id)

A: If you want the row with the most recent date:
select cl.*
from client_log cl
where not exists (select 1
                  from client_log cl2
                  where cl2.client_id = cl.client_id and cl2.dt > cl.dt
                 );

To facilitate performance, create an index on client_log(client_id, dt).

A: select c.name, cl.status
from client c
join client_log cl
    on c.client_id = cl.client_id
where cl.dt = ( select max(dt)
                from client_log x
                where x.client_id = cl.client_id );

A: Here is another way using self join for client_log
select c.*,l.status
from client c
join client_log l on(c.client_id = l.client_id)
join (select client_id ,max(dt) dt
      from client_log
      group by client_id) cl
on(l.client_id=cl.client_id and l.dt=cl.dt)

Demo
select c.*,l.status
from client c
join client_log l on(c.client_id = l.client_id)
join  client_log  cl
on(l.client_id=cl.client_id and l.dt > cl.dt)

Demo

A: select c1.client_id, c1.name, cl1.status from (
  select c.client_id, c.name, Max(cl.dt) as maxdate
  from client c
  join client_log cl on cl.client_id = c.client_id
  group by c.client_id, c.name) C1,
client_log cl1
where cl1.client_id = c1.client_id and cl1.dt = C1.maxdate


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Books at the Box Office: Phantom of the Opera
Phantom of the Opera is one of those musicals/films that people probably take in MULTIPLE times before they even know it's a book, and definitely before they read the book. Unless you study French literature, then maybe you read the book…but I know I didn't until high school, and I'd already seen the musical and the movie several times, but if you like the core of the story, you might just end up enjoying the book MORE than the movie.
A mysterious Phantom haunts the depths of the Paris Opera House where he has fallen passionately in love with the beautiful singer Christine Daaé. When the Phantom is finally unmasked, will Christine see beyond his hideous disfigurement? Christine's plight, the fate of Erik, and the redemptive power of love stand at the heart of this remarkable novel. The twists and turns of Leroux's thrilling story have captivated readers since its very first appearance in 1910. It is a terrific story that combines mystery, crime, adventure, detection, and tortured love. This sparkling new translation–by the prize-winning editor and translator David Coward–is as full-blooded and sensational as the original. Coward's introduction tells the fascinating story of the novel's genesis, considers Leroux's life and career, describes the serialized fiction genre of which he was the last great exponent, and makes a case for the book as a work of considerable literary craft. Coward's thorough notes further illuminate the narrative and an appendix on the construction of the Paris Opera helps set the novel in its architectural context.
If you like French literature, don't have a ton of time on your hand, and are into Phantom, you'll like this book! It's a more nuanced version of the story, there's stuff that isn't in the film, and I swear, it's not that long.
You can also click here to do a virtual tour of the Paris Opera House
Now, onto the 2004 film:
Come on…we all know and love this film, even if we don't want to admit it. Something about it just draws us in, and raise your hand if it took you years to realize that was Gerard Butler behind the mask. Also….Emmy Rossum was SO YOUNG in this movie…like "had to sign a waiver" young. It's got Patrick Wilson as Raoul, Minnie Driver as Carlotta, and it's directed by Joel Schumacher, who also directed Batman & Robin and the 1990 Flatliners.
Don't expect an Oscar from this movie, just put it on, sing along, and enjoy your day, okay?
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I love this movie so much but the stage version with Ramin Karimloo… oh my, I have never heard a voice with the sheer power he has. Incredible.


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For Matthew Shepard and his family
Posted: June 20, 2014 | Author: Enrique TorreMolina | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Agnes Torres, bisexual, Brandon Teena, college, coming out, community center, Daniel Zamudio, df, El proyecto Laramie, Embajada de Estados Unidos, gay, gender identity, hate crime, homophobia, It gets better, Judy Shepard, Laramie, lesbian, lgbt, Matthew Shepard, Matthew Shepard Foundation, mexico city, murder, Nebraska, New York, Puebla, Santiago, sexual orientation, Teatro Milán, the huffington post, the laramie project, theater, transgender, U.S. Embassy, united states of america, Wyoming | 1 Comment
*I originally published this post on The Huffington Post on June 18, 2014.
I wrote and read this piece on June 3, right before a special performance of The Laramie Project that I co-produced with the U.S. Embassy and the Matthew Shepard Foundation at Mexico City's Teatro Milán.
At the end of my first year in college, just when I began to come out to my family and friends, I read about a young man in the United States, Matthew Shepard, who had been brutally murdered for being gay. This shocked me for many reasons — first, because I identified with a few of Matthew's traits: My age at that time was almost the same as his when he was killed. We were both university students studying international relations. We both enjoyed traveling and learning new languages. We were both gay.
But what caught my attention the most was the fact that he was a regular guy. Matthew was not a famous activist whose work made someone in power feel uncomfortable. He was not a politician getting in the way of another. Matthew was just at the wrong spot at the wrong time with the wrong people. This terrified me.
A couple of years after that, I was living in New York, and I met Judy Shepard, Matthew's mom and the co-founder of the organization named after him. Judy spoke at the city's LGBT Community Center. At the end of the event, I came up to say hello, mentioned how much I admired her work, and asked her a couple of questions. Judy gave me a purple plastic bracelet that I have worn every day since then, for five years now. It has two simple but very strong words on it: "ERASE HATE."
The hate that took her son away. The hate that ended Matthew's life in 1998 in Wyoming, Brandon Teena's in 1993 in Nebraska, Daniel Zamudio's in 2012 in Santiago, Agnes Torres' in 2012 in Puebla, and the list goes on. The same hate that ends relationships between friends because of one's sexual orientation, or between a mother and her transgender daughter because the mother doesn't understand her daughter's identity.
The message sent by people like Matthew's murderers (and everyone else's) is that being gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender is wrong. It is a problem. It is dangerous. It's best to get rid of them. Alarming, right? Far from the promises of campaigns like It Gets Better, for people like Matthew and many more it actually got worse.
The amazing thing is that, 16 years after that episode, and thanks to the work of many, many people, Matthew is still "alive." His story and the story of the small town that knew him keep traveling, moving hearts and minds, inspiring playwrights, filling theaters around the world, pushing laws forward against discrimination, driving young men and women to promote respect for diversity.
Today I celebrate that Matthew's life did not end for nothing. If he, a 21-year-old, ordinary student, is here tonight and has made us come and know his story, we now have the task of erasing that hate and replacing it with respect and understanding.
Mexican Supreme Court rules on gay partner benefits
Posted: February 1, 2014 | Author: Enrique TorreMolina | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: alex alí méndez, Baja California Norte, Cancún, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Colima, El Economista, gay, Guadalajara, imss, Jalisco, José Alberto Gómez Barroso, lesbian, lgbt, marriage, marriage equality, Mexican Supreme Court, mexico city, Michael Lavers, oaxaca, Quintana Roo, same-sex marriage, scjn, Tijuana, washington blade, Yucatán | 1 Comment
*This piece was originally published by Michael Lavers on Washington Blade on January 31, 2014.
The Mexican Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled the same-sex spouses of those who receive benefits under the country's social security system must receive the same benefits as their heterosexual counterparts.
El Economista, a Mexican newspaper, reported the justices in a 3-2 ruling said the Mexican Social Security Institute – Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social in Spanish – must extend the same benefits that married heterosexual couples receive to gays and lesbians who have either tied the knot or entered into civil unions.
José Alberto Gómez Barroso, who married his partner in Mexico City in 2012, sought legal recourse through the Mexican judicial system after officials denied his request to add his spouse as a beneficiary under the country's social security system. A lower court last year dismissed Gómez's case after he passed away.
"The court's ruling without a doubt is cause for celebration," Alex Alí Méndez Díaz, a lawyer who filed lawsuits in 2011 and 2012 on behalf of three same-sex couples who tried to apply for marriage licenses in Oaxaca, told the Washington Blade. "The Supreme Court has been at the forefront of taking up decisions in relation to the rights of the LGBT community in Mexico."
The ruling comes against the backdrop of the movement in support of marriage rights for same-sex couples in Mexico that continues to gain momentum.
The Mexican Supreme Court last February ruled the Oaxacan law that bans same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. States must also recognize gay nuptials that have taken place in Mexico City since the Mexican capital's same-sex marriage law took effect in 2010.
A lesbian couple last month exchanged vows in Guadalajara in Jalisco. Gays and lesbians have also married in Colima, Chihuahua and in Quintana Roo and Yucatán on the Yucatán Peninsula on which the resort city of Cancún is located.
Same-sex couples in Baja California del Norte in which Tijuana is located and other states have sought marriage rights through the Mexican legal system. Coahuila currently extends property and inheritance rights and other limited legal protections to gays and lesbians.
"Since the legalization of same-sex marriage in Mexico City, the Mexican Social Security Institute has been one of the toughest organizations to lobby, one of the most stubborn institutions when it comes to amending their rules and giving equal treatment to its affiliates who have same-sex couples," Enrique Torre Molina, an LGBT rights advocate and blogger in Mexico City, told the Blade on Thursday as he discussed the Mexican Social Security Institute ruling. "This is another step towards equality for gay and lesbian couples."
Méndez stressed gay and lesbian Mexicans continue to suffer discrimination as long as they are unable to secure marriage rights.
"The court responded within the extent of its authority, but the result is insufficient," he told the Blade. "The respect of human rights should be the general rule and its violation is an exception that must be addressed."
An amateur's reflection on racism, classism within LGBT communities
Posted: December 4, 2012 | Author: Enrique TorreMolina | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: african, asian, bienestar, bisexual, black, brenda del rio, California, classism, Conapred, daryl hannah, fashion week, gay, gay voices, GLAAD, Glee, jonathan orozco, Latino, latino voices, lesbian, lgbt, Los Ángeles, media, modern family, Monica Trasandes, muxes, national people of color media institute, oaxaca, partners, POC, Proposition 8, racism, the huffington post, the new normal, the opportunity agenda, transgender, transsexual, transvestite, TV, Vivir México | Leave a comment
*This post was originally published on The Huffington Post's Gay Voices and Latino Voices.
Last month I was in Los Angeles for the first time. I attended GLAAD's second edition of the National People of Color Media Institute, an awesome project GLAAD launched to bring together lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender people of color working on different issues and in different communities, have them share their experiences, and enhance their potential as advocates and spokespeople for those communities. The aim of GLAAD through this institute and their Voices of Color program, led by Daryl Hannah, is to bring more Black, Latino, and Asian faces to our newspapers, magazines, blogs, radio and television shows. I was honored to be the first non-U.S. resident who participated.
Brenda del Rio from Bienestar, GLAAD's Monica Trasandes, and Enrique Torre Molina.
The work GLAAD has done to make media a more inclusive space for LGBT people (in the U.S. and increasingly elsewhere), and to make LGBT stories more present and powerful in that media for almost 30 years, cannot be understated. However, LGBT people of color are not visible enough on mainstream media. And I would say not even on LGBT media. Look at, for example, gay characters who are on TV shows right now: Louis on Partners, Kurt on Glee, Bryan on The New Normal, Cam and Mitch on Modern Family. All white guys.
According to The Opportunity Agenda's Public Opinion and Discourse on the Intersections of LGBT Issues and Race 2012 report, LGBT issues are under-reported in Latino media in the U.S., although California's Proposition 8 in 2008 drove those media to have a wider coverage of LGBT issues. Not surprising, considering the large population of Latinos in the state. The report also points out that much "of the anti-LGBT rhetoric, slurs, and derogatory language found in this media scan come from users' online comments, not from the media themselves." When I blogged for VivirMexico.com, I would often get very homophobic, moronic comments from readers, such as "Fags are shitty people. Fags themselves are to be blamed of being discriminated against. Their attitude is annoying and some times disrespectful. If they're fags I don't care. Fuck with each other and that's it, but the sissy ones are disgusting."
I have a hard time translating the concept of "people of color" with all its heavy, powerful meaning to our experience in Mexico. Race and racism are not topics present on the media, much less on off-screen daily conversations. We often think of Mexico as a racism-free society. But the strongest form of discrimination against black people, for example, is not ignoring their exclusion but actually thinking there aren't any here, except for the occasional model on a Mexico City fashion week runway. The National Council to Prevent Discrimination (Conapred) has done research and spread information on discrimination against people of African descent. Other than that, they are practically invisible. According to Jonathan Orozco, a communication staffer at Conapred, there are no official numbers on the African descent community living in Mexico. Same goes for LGBTs, by the way: we don't know exactly how many of us are there, working as what, living where, etc.
Except for a couple of pieces or documentaries on the muxes living in Oaxaca, I can't recall seeing anyone who was LGBT and indigenous on screen. And I don't foresee it happening any time soon, if even bouncers at some gay bars and clubs are responsible for leaving "indigenous-looking" people out.
Growing up in a privileged background, having a mostly harmless coming-out process, being surrounded by other gays and lesbians in my family, and living in the only city in the country where I can marry my boyfriend has let me experience a homophobic society. I can only imagine what things are like for someone on the other end of racist, classist Mexico.
Where are all those faces in the pages of gay magazines, on the ads of hookup websites, on TV shows? For a group that is such a target of bigotry, we as LGBT media could do a lot better to address those other types of exclusion happening within our community.


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Author: Fanack.com
Fanack is an independent online media organization committed to publishing and disseminating balanced and informed analysis about the Middle East and North Africa. Since its establishment in the Netherlands in 2010, Fanack has developed a website presenting extensive information in Arabic and English about history, politics, economics, social issues and, more recently the state of water and energy resources across 20 countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
Refugees are at risk from dystopian 'smart border' technology
New technologies deployed on borders for migration management ignore refugees human rights. The post Refugees are at risk from dystopian 'smart border' technology appeared first on Fanack.com.
Author Fanack.comPosted on 2021-01-20 Categories All Posts, Alternative, In English
Arab Drama and Commitment to Regimes' "Causes"
Adopting Arab regimes' visions is one of the factors behind Arab drama' regression. Ghassan Okla write about the mysteries of Arab drama's "commitment". The post Arab Drama and Commitment to Regimes' "Causes" appeared first on Fanack.com.
An Analysis of UNSC Resolution 1325
Despite the the value of the resolution for bringing the women's rights issue to the fore, including and especially in connection with decision-making for war and peace, I have a problem with Resolution 1325. The post An Analysis of UNSC Resolution 1325 appeared first on Fanack.com.
"Layla, you got me on my knees, Layla…"
"Layla & Majnun" and Nezami have been inspiring a Persian-British Artistic Liaison. In this blog, Asghar Seyed Gohrab highlights this liaison. The post "Layla, you got me on my knees, Layla…" appeared first on Fanack.com.
Women in Berber Culture
Although largely absent from formal historical accounts, Berber women's rituality, orality and art constitute a genuine source of knowledge, challenging mainstream narratives about women's role in the production, use and adaptation of knowledge. The post Women in Berber Culture appeared first on Fanack.com.
The Pandemic in the MENA Region, a Hardship But Also an Opportunity for Women
The outbreak of the pandemic has revealed the internal fractures of society, but also put women on the front lines while they lost in autonomy, safety and economical independence. The post The Pandemic in the MENA Region, a Hardship But Also an Opportunity for Women appeared first on Fanack.com.
Should Palestinians Bet on Biden's Administration?
The Palestinian leadership is the weakest party in this tough game, as some Arab countries currently seeks normalizing relations with Israel. The post Should Palestinians Bet on Biden's Administration? appeared first on Fanack.com.
Calling Houthis "Terrorists" Won't Bring Peace to Yemen
A country said to be enduring one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world should be afforded measures making aid work easier rather than harder, said international NGOs. The post Calling Houthis "Terrorists" Won't Bring Peace to Yemen appeared first on Fanack.com.
Erdogan positions powerful Turkish military as backbone of regional strategy
Turkey is likely to diversify between the soft and hard power to achieve its regional aspirations. The role of the Turkish army is therefore vital for Ankara. The post Erdogan positions powerful Turkish military as backbone of regional strategy appeared first on Fanack.com.
Child Labor: Between Individual Needs and Operating Networks
Syrian and Yemeni children are exposed to the worst forms of child labor. In this blog, Nour Abbas explains the role of operating networks in this issue. The post Child Labor: Between Individual Needs and Operating Networks appeared first on Fanack.com.
In Iran, Violence Against Women Becomes a Public Matter
Although flawed and incomplete, the draft bill aiming at better protecting women against domestic and other forms of violence shows the new commitment of the Iranian government to act on social demands. The post In Iran, Violence Against Women Becomes a Public Matter appeared first on Fanack.com.
The term 'Judeo-Christian' has been misused for political ends – a new 'Abrahamic' identity offers an alternative
Framing Jews, Christians and Muslims as part of an Abrahamic family is a political choice. To know more, read this article. The post The term 'Judeo-Christian' has been misused for political ends – a new 'Abrahamic' identity offers an alternative appeared first on Fanack.com.
Islamists and Arab Spring: A Mutual Failure Story!
"Arab Spring" was an opportunity for Islamists that they could not miss to establish a "theocratic rule". To know more about the issue, read this blog of Ghassan Okla. The post Islamists and Arab Spring: A Mutual Failure Story! appeared first on Fanack.com.
An End to the Blockade on Qatar, Not the Crisis
Analysts, however, note that reconciliation has far from resolving the crisis. In the immediate term, the move was to allay concerns from the Saudis' powerful allies while the meat of the agreement is to come later. The post An End to the Blockade on Qatar, Not the Crisis appeared first on Fanack.com.
Guns, drones and poison: the new age of assassination
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Nothing Changes: Carrot and Stick Swap Roles
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Turkey gambles in bid to rival China as a key supply chain node
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Yemen Has a New Government But Peace is Still a Long Way Off
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Rumi and the Hollywood Stars: The Source of Brad Pitt's Tattoo
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EU: Forever Timid on Erdogan's Turkey?
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Will Biden oversee justice for Jamal Khashoggi?
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Shepherd's Festival: A Tunisian Celebration of Poetry & Nature Guardians
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About the Failure of the Palestinian Reconciliation
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Q: Is there a way to do a "INSERT INTO with auto_increment if not exists"? I have a table that looks like this:
| ID | int PRIMARY
| Name | varchar
| timestamp | timestamp

How do I do this knowing an ID?
To show you better what I want, here's an example using two queries to help you understand better:
1st I just do a SELECT query to see if the ID exists.
if it does not exist (the most common), I create a new row ignoring the ID I was given as input and I use MySQL's AUTO_INCREMENT for the ID.
Is there a way to archive this?
Note: Due to how foreign keys work here. using the REPLACE instead of INSERT INTO is not an answer.
Note2: Because I want to force the use of the AUTO_INCREMENT if it does not exist, at first glance, the INSERT IGNORE INTO also does not seem to be the answer. Unless I'm missing something... That's also why I'm asking.

A: It sounds like what you are looking to do is update on duplicate key
INSERT INTO yourTable (
    id,
    name,
    timestamp
) VALUES (
    5,
    'something',
    NOW()
)
ON DUPLICATE KEY UPDATE
    name = VALUES(name),
    timestamp = VALUES(timestamp);

http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/en/insert-on-duplicate.html
The INSERT () VALUES () is straight forward.  ON DUPLICATE KEY UPDATE tells it that if a UNIQUE / PRIMARY key conflicts, then this should instead update some values within that row.  The fields = VALUES(fields) syntax tells it to update those fields within the conflicting row with the values as specified within the INSERT.
The second approach would be to use a stored procedure to handle INSERTs to your table which does the prerequisite SELECT, as you cannot both SELECT and INSERT on a table in the same query.


The Alto Tunnel Study is an effort to gather information to determine whether it is feasible to reconstruct the Alto Tunnel for future use by bicyclists and pedestrians. The County is the lead agency in partnership with and cooperation with the Town of Corte Madera and the City of Mill Valley. To learn more about the study, click here.
On September 27th, a community meeting was held at the Corte Madera Community Center to discuss what was found inside the tunnel and the updated cost estimates. To view a video recording of that meeting, please click on the YouTube embedded video below.
The video will remain on the Community Media Center of Marin (CMCM) Youtube page. CMCM serves Marin County with community, educational and governmental cable channels via Marin TV. Click here to go directly to their page.
The Alto Tunnel Study collected information requested by policy makers and the community to help make an informed decision about whether to reconstruct the tunnel for potential future bicycle and pedestrian use, or if there is a need to fill and permanently close it at some future point. The final report for the Alto Tunnel Study has been issued on the investigation of the interior reaches of the tunnel and the revised cost estimates.
The final report, appendices, and public comments received to date have been posted to the WalkBikeMarin website or you can view them by clicking the links below. As always, you can find background documents on that page as well as on the 2010 Mill Valley to Corte Madera Corridor Study webpage here.
At this time, the County considers the Alto Tunnel Study complete and anticipates no further action or work by the County in their upcoming staff work program.
The County of Marin thanks you for your interest and engagement during the preparation and completion of this important study of the Alto Tunnel.


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Dietary Fiber Intake is Associated with Increased Colonic Mucosal GPR43+ Polymorphonuclear Infiltration in Active Crohn's Disease
Polyphenolic Composition of Crataegus monogyna Jacq.: From Chemistry to Medical Applications
Food Reformulation, Responsive Regulation, and "Regulatory Scaffolding": Strengthening Performance of Salt Reduction Programs in Australia and the United Kingdom
Effect of Stay-Green Wheat, a Novel Variety of Wheat in China, on Glucose and Lipid Metabolism in High-Fat Diet Induced Type 2 Diabetic Rats
MDPI — Nutrients
Wang, Y.
Xu, A.
Liu, P.
Li, Z.
Fuzhuan brick-tea
E. coli O157:H7
immunologic function
colonic microbiota
Yuanliang Wang
Aiqing Xu
Ping Liu
Zongjun Li
Effects of Fuzhuan Brick-Tea Water Extract on Mice Infected with E. coli O157:H7
Yuanliang Wang 1,2, Aiqing Xu 1,3, Ping Liu 1 and Zongjun Li 1,2,4,*
College of Food Science and Technology, Hunan Agriculture University, Changsha 410128, China
Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Food and Biotechnology, Changsha 410128, China
School of Life Science, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan 411201, China
Functional Food Sub-center, National Research Center of Engineering &Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
Nutrients 2015, 7(7), 5309-5326; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu7075218
Received: 5 February 2015 / Revised: 17 April 2015 / Accepted: 25 May 2015 / Published: 1 July 2015
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Selected Papers from 2015 International Symposium on Phytochemicals in Medicine and Food)
PDF [777 KB, uploaded 16 July 2015]
Fuzhuan brick-tea extract (FBTE) affects the physiology of mice infected with Escherichia coli O157:H7. For 10 consecutive days, 0.05, 0.5, and 1.0 g/mL FBTE was administered intragastrically to three groups of infected Kunming mice, and changes in immunological function, hematology, and histopathology were examined. The results revealed upregulation of platelets, total protein, and albumin along with downregulation of serum triglycerides, aspartate aminotransferase, creatinine, and urea nitrogen in FBTE-treated mice. Histological sections of stomach, kidney, duodenum, ileum, and colon suggested that infected mucous membranes could be rehabilitated by low- and high-dose FBTE and that inflammation was alleviated. Similarly, increased thymic function in mice treated with middle- and high-dose FBTE led to elevated serum hemolysin antibody titer and increased CD4+ and CD8+ T cells, as indicated by CD4+ and CD8+ expression on intestinal mucosa. Monocyte and macrophage function was improved by three FBTE dosages tested. Colonic microbiota analysis by denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE) revealed characteristic bands in infected mice treated with middle- and high-dose FBTE and increased species diversity in Lactobacillus, Bacteroides, and Clostridium cluster IV. These results suggest that FBTE may protect kidney and liver of mice infected with E. coli O157:H7, improve immune function, and regulate the colonic microbiota. View Full-Text
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Wang, Y.; Xu, A.; Liu, P.; Li, Z. Effects of Fuzhuan Brick-Tea Water Extract on Mice Infected with E. coli O157:H7. Nutrients 2015, 7, 5309-5326.
Wang Y, Xu A, Liu P, Li Z. Effects of Fuzhuan Brick-Tea Water Extract on Mice Infected with E. coli O157:H7. Nutrients. 2015; 7(7):5309-5326.
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Oscar Awards 2010
By · Updated October 29, 2020
Actress Mo'Nique, winner of Best Supporting Actress award for 'Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire,' poses in the press room at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards held at Kodak Theatre on March 7, 2010 in Hollywood, California.
Our Winner!
Mo'Nique graciously accepts Best Supporting Actress award her role in for 'Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire."
Actors (L-R) Michael Sheen, Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, Stanley Tucci and Peter Sarsgaard present onstage during the 82nd Annual Academy Awards held at Kodak Theatre on March 7, 2010 in Hollywood, California.
Mo'Nique and husband Sidney Hicks arrive at the Academy Awards. The award-winning actress looked stunning in her royal blue Tadashi Shoji gown…the gardenia in her hair was a lovely touch.
Always Regal
Queen Latifah arrives at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards. The Oscar-nominated actress is on-hand as a presenter this evening.
Award Night
Best Actress Nominee, Gabourey Sidibe, smiles for the cameras as her proud mother looks on. There was no doubt that Sidibe was loving her red carpet look – "If fashion was porn, this dress is the money shot," she said, with a giggle.
Voluminous Saldana
Zoe Saldana makes an entrance – in beads and ruffles – onto the red carpet at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards.
The Family Kravitz
Lenny Kravitz arrives with his daughter, Zoe.
Clara Daniels accompanies her dad, Best Director nominee, Lee Daniels, on the red carpet at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards.
Sherri Shepherd arrives on the red carpet where she co-hosted the official pre-show. Her film, "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire" is nominated for Best Picture.
MiMi & Nick
Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon make their way down the red carpet at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards.
Navy Lady
Mariah Carey poses alone on the red carpet.
Sparkle Gal
Nicole Richie arrives at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards held at Kodak Theatre on March 7, 2010 in Hollywood, California.
Anika Noni Rose poses on the red carpet. Her film, "The Princess and the Frog" was nominated for Best Animated Feature.
Red Carpet Ready
Paula Patton and husband Robin Thicke arrive at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards.
Ever-Glowing
An expectant Paula Patton poses on the carpet, in red.
Emerald Lady
TV personality Shaun Robinson arrives at the Academy Awards.
Guest and Presenter
Tyler Perry arrives at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards where he will serve as a presenter. Perry is also an executive producer on the Best Picture-nominated film "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire."
Filmmaker Roger Ross Williams accepts Best Documentary Short award for 'Music By Prudence' onstage during the 82nd Annual Academy Awards held at Kodak Theatre on March 7, 2010 in Hollywood, California.
Oprah at the Oscars
Oprah Winfrey presents onstage during the 82nd Annual Academy Awards held at Kodak Theatre on March 7, 2010 in Hollywood, California.
Screenwriter Geoffrey Fletcher accepts the Best Adapted Screenplay award for 'Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire."
Director Kathryn Bigelow, screenwriter Mark Boal and producer Greg Shapiro, and (rear L-R) actors Jeremy Renner, Brian Geraghty and Anthony Mackie accept Best Picture award for 'The Hurt Locker' onstage during the 82nd Annual Academy Awards held at Kodak Theatre on March 7, 2010 in Hollywood, California.


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Michael Howard struck a confident pose on a visit to the Midlands yesterday when he refused to even consider the possibility of a Conservative defeat at Thursday's poll.
Michael Howard struck a confident pose on a visit to the Midlands yesterday when he refused to even consider the possibility of a Conservative defeat at Thursday's poll.
Speaking to The Birmingham Post on his battle bus during a visit to Tamworth, Staffordshire, Mr Howard continued to shrug off Labour's consistent poll lead and insisted he has not contemplated the future if he fails to win.
Mr Howard side-stepped the possibility of a third Labour General Election landslide and said he was "working towards victory" when asked what he would do if he was not Prime Minister by the end of the week.
He said: "I am very confident but I will never take the British people for granted. They will decide for themselves.
"I never think about losing as I am concentrating solely on working towards victory."
The Conservative leader also said his party's campaign had began to gain ground at the right time.
He said voters could easily identify with his nine-point 'timetable for action', which details specific dates that a Conservative Government would deal with issues such as police bureaucracy, discipline in schools and border controls.
"I feel great and I think the momentum is really with us now," he said.
"The only party talking positively about their plans for the future is us. We are spelling out exactly what we are going to do."
He denied the timetable was introduced because people found it difficult to picture him as Prime Minister.
He said: "I do not think that is the case. People have got themselves into a state of mind where they think that nothing can really change for the better.
"For many people, most issues are just like the British weather, they are things we just have to put up with.
"That is why people who want to see something done about things should vote Conservative."
Mr Howard also rounded on Lib Dem leader Charles Kennedy, who had earlier accused the Conservatives of being "the party of the past".
He said: "He is entitled to his opinion but it is certainly not one that I share.
"I am also certain that when people look at the policies of the Liberal Democrats they will be massively opposed to giving more power to the European Union and giving the vote to rapists and murderers who are in our prisons."
Mr Howard spoke to The Birmingham Post after he gave a speech to scores of party activists and shoppers on Market Street in the town centre, flanked by his wife Sandra and the Tory candidate for Tamworth, Christopher Pincher.
Labour activists carrying posters attempted to disrupt the speech. However, Mr Howard remained defiant as he spoke of a "better, brighter Britain" if the Conservatives won.
Mr Howard said: "In just two days time the people of our country will go to the polls to cast their vote.
"They have a choice. They can vote for things to stay as they are or they can vote for positive change.
"If they vote for positive change people will wake up to a better, brighter Britain."
Mr Howard then headed off to the Leicestershire town of Loughborough for a speech and a walkabout, followed by a visit to Rushden in the Wellingborough constituency, which is also in the East Midlands.