PlainsCapital Bank values our customers and wants to provide you information regarding known fraud scams to better assist you in not being a victim of these scams.
Cybercriminals trick company employees into transferring large sums of money to them by impersonating CEOs and other company executives in spoofed or masqueraded emails. The FBI has issued alerts on this type of fraud and has advised that businesses have been affected in all 50 states. How does it work? The schemers first study their intended victims by using the company's website, social media and Phishing to get information like employees' names, job titles, email addresses and phone numbers. With the company's information, scammers can spoof or fake an email to an employee who they know can transfer money or pay invoices for the company, making the email look like it is coming from an executive officer or other trusted source. Once the money is wired, it can be very difficult – if not impossible – to recover. For more information on this fraud and examples of the scams, visit the Business Email Compromise page on the PlainsCapital Bank Fraud site.
Account Takeover is a form of identity theft in which criminals steal your valid online banking credentials. In most cases the fraudsters introduce malware into your computer system which may go undetected for weeks or months. This malware can be introduced into your computer via email attachments or websites you visit that have been infected. Account-draining transfers using the stolen credentials are then conducted. These transfers could be checks or wire transfers. It is very important that you have layered security measures to detect fraud on your account and that you monitor your bank accounts for unauthorized activity.
During a romance scam, the victim is courted online for some time before the scam starts. This gives the victim a sense that they know the person with whom he or she is dealing. This scam is almost always via the internet, either on Facebook or through a dating site. At first, the criminal is very interested in the victim and will make many promises. After a period of time, they will ask the victim for help, either due to an illness, accident, job loss, family emergency, or their bank accounts have been frozen for some unknown reason. They will then ask the victim for money. Once a small amount is sent they will ask for larger amounts and become very demanding. The criminal will also have the victim send funds to an unknown person or receive funds from this unknown person so they can be wired to the scammer. In many cases, the victim will think they are engaged to the suspect. In all cases the victim has NEVER met the suspect in person and has only participated in phone, text, or internet conversations. There could be an exchange of pictures with the suspect but there is no way to know that is really whom the victim is communicating with. These criminals are normally located outside of the country and there is no way to recover the money that is lost.
In this scam the victim may be selling goods in a marketplace, over the internet or through a trade site (Local newspaper, Craigslist, EBay, etc.). The buyer will send a cashier's check for the goods, but the amount will be incorrect, normally for a much larger amount then the goods were sold for. The victim will be asked to deposit the check and then wire the extra funds back to the buyer. In some cases the seller is advised to keep a small amount for the trouble of having to send the funds back. After the victim wires out the funds, the deposited check will charge back as fraud. The victim is out the amount that was wired out and will never receive back the merchandise the criminal "purchased" from them. It is always a good practice to never withdraw funds from a deposit until the check deposited has had time to clear the issuing bank. This could take several days depending on where the issuing bank is located.
The Mystery Shopper scam is similar to the "Work from Home" scam. The victim is approached to earn money for little to no work. They receive a letter and check in the mail asking them to deposit the check, withdraw cash, and then shop at the merchant stated in the letter. One of the merchants will be a money service business (Western Union, Money Gram, or similar business) and the victim will be directed to wire funds out, then report on the service they received while conducting the wire. As with other scams, the victim is advised to keep a small amount of the funds as well as the items they purchased. However, the check deposited charges back as fraud and the victim is out the funds.
Skimming is a common method used by fraudsters to obtain credit card or debit card information. The "skimmer" device is a small tool with a mag-stripe reader that stores card information. Generally the card is swiped through the skimmer when making an ATM withdrawal or a purchase at a location where the consumer inserts their card into a machine (like a gas station pump) for payment. A skimmer can also be hand-held and used where a consumer provides their card but does not view the transaction being processed (such as a restaurant). The information obtained is used to create a counterfeit card or is sold to other fraudsters. For more information on skimming, visit FBI.gov.
This type of scam is a criminal activity that uses fraudulent techniques to trick you into providing personal information. These techniques include the use of fake emails, phone calls, and/or websites posing as legitimate and trusted organizations to fool you into divulging personal financial information that is then used to commit identity theft or other types of fraud. These fake websites could look like your bank's website and will then ask you to give your username, password, account number, personal identification number (PIN), Social Security number, or other personal information.
This scam is used in the same manner as Phishing; however, the contact is made by text messages instead of an email or phone. The victim is asked to provide their personal information.
PlainsCapital Bank will not send emails or text messages to our customers with links to our website that would request your personal information as noted above.


Tax incentives may help local economy, but what about us?
MUCH was made a few weeks ago over whether a Texas county would give Apple Computer Inc. a tax break even though the company extended health and other benefits to selected companions of its employees regardless of marital status or gender.
So much was made of it that almost every question was asked except the most important one. Apple is a very profitable company. Its net profit last year was $530.4 million, a nice increase over its 1991 profit of $309.8 million.
So why shouldn't it pay all taxes due?
Well, Apple spokespersons were reluctant to discuss the matter, but the answer is simple: Why should it? If somebody's going to give you a goodie, you take it.
And the way things work these days, some government is going to give almost every company some kind of goodie, either letting it pay little or no taxes or springing for its sewage and water hookups, or building it an access road or some combination of the above.
By comparison, Apple was only getting a pittance, $750,000 in reduced property taxes over 10 years. Mercedes-Benz got $300 million in tax breaks and other subsidies from Alabama to build its new plant there.
The official name for this is economic development, perhaps because it sounds, oh, so much more respectable than bribery. Actually, economic development may not rise to the moral level of bribery. The dictionary defines a bribe as anything "given or serving to persuade." The dictionary doesn't say so, but the implication is that the briber is giving something of his or her own in order to do the persuading.
In economic development, the offer is made by local public officials, but what they are offering is not theirs. It's yours.
Just last week the city of Chicago and the state of Illinois successfully offered a br . . . uh, a package to the Nabisco Biscuit Co. in return for its agreement to continue to bake its Oreos and Fig Newtons on the Southwest Side. The price was a reduction of $29 million in the company's state taxes over the next 10 years and at least $35 million in city taxes.
But neither the city, the state nor the bakery can reduce the number of children who have to be taught, the number of cops whose paychecks are due every two weeks, the miles of roads to be repaved or the parks and playgrounds to be maintained. Now that Nabisco will pay at least $65 million less to support these necessities, the rank-and-file citizens of the state and city, most of whom did not net $299 million last year, will pay more.
It's hard to blame any individual person for this. If the companies don't take the money, their competitors will. If local governments don't give it, their competitors will, and the plants and jobs will go to the localities that give the most.
Nor would it be fair to allege that these government subsidies to private business are nothing more than regressive giveaways to the rich. It is not just the companies that benefit, but also their employees and the communities where they locate. Some of these communities need all the help they can get, and using tax preferences to help them is reasonable policy.
But there is no denying that the result is an unseemly bidding war in which states, cities and counties vie with each other to see which can reduce their tax base the most. This unseemliness has recently been recognized. At the behest of Gov. Jim Edgar of Illinois, the National Governors Association passed a resolution last August urging restraint in "development incentives" and decrying "unreasonable" benefits.
Nor is there any doubt that the net result is economically regressive. Nobody seems to know just how much tax burden is shifted from wealthy business owners to middle-income citizens. But it's a lot, perhaps hundreds of millions of dollars a year.
If the practice were banned by federal law, local governments could get out of the business of bribery and back to the business of governing, which would become less expensive because they could close down their economic development offices. And private business could operate under the free enterprise system, which it supports for all segments of the economy but its own.
In Williamson County, Texas, where Apple Computer will build a customer service center after all, tax assessor Dorothy Jones says tax abatements are unfair to most taxpayers. This year, she said, four companies are paying $4,221,605 less in taxes, which means 86,000 other property owners are paying that much more. "If my house is valued at a certain amount," she said. "I don't get an abatement. I don't see why they should."
There are some foolish people in Williamson County government. Dorothy Jones is not one of them.
Jon Margolis is a columnist for the Chicago Tribune.


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Before After This patient was complaining of a metallic taste in his mouth and he couldn't chew on this side of his mouth without pain. In one appointment we were able to replace the old amalgam fillings with porcelain onlays. Now the bad taste is gone and he can chew comfortably and efficiently.
Before After Look closely and you can see that even with these extensive old fillings, we were able to preserve tooth structure with these CEREC porcelain onlays. If we had done crowns, we would have had to remove any enamel remaining on these two teeth. This technique allows us to strengthen badly broken down teeth making them functional and esthetic without excessive tooth preparation, often avoiding the need for root canal therapy.


With significant drops in temperatures and new snow accumulations this week, Park City is gearing up for the 2009/2010 winter season. To celebrate the approaching season, the Park City Chamber of Commerce/Convention and Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the results of the 2009/2010 ski resort survey by the readers of SKI magazine and offer some money-saving deals for the early-season skiers and snowboarders.
For the third consecutive year, Deer Valley Resort has been named the number one ski resort in North America by the readers of SKI magazine. Additionally, all three of Park City's ski areas, including The Canyons Resort and Park City Mountain Resort, were ranked within the top twenty resorts in North America for the 2009/2010 season.
With these resort rankings marking the unofficial segue into the winter season, Park City will offer numerous Hot Deals package deals and incentives for early-season vacation bookings.
The Canyons Resort Winter Playland Package – Receive over $500 in free amenities at The Canyons with a reservation at one of the official Canyons properties. Choose any three of the following gifts: three-day adult lift ticket; two First Tracks passes; three-day sport equipment rental package; full-day adult or child group ski/snowboard lesson; $150 resort dining credit; 50-minute massage at the Grand Summit Spa. Minimum 4-night stay required. Valid 12-4-09 thru 4-7-10. Visit www.thecanyons.com for details.
Deer Valley Resort Lodging and Reservations – Save 25% off lodging and lift tickets at Deer Valley with an early-season vacation. Receive a free day of skiing for each paying adult and one night of free lodging. Minimum 4-night stay required. Valid 12-5-09 thru 12-25-09. Visit www.deervalley.com for details.
Park City Mountain Resort Family Value Package – Save up to $698 with a reservation at Park City Mountain Resort. The package includes slopeside lodging for two adults and two children and includes two adult three-day lift tickets. Minimum 4-night stay required. Visit www.pcmr.com for details.
For additional Hot Deals packages, please visit www.parkcityinfo.com.
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Elon Musk Slams Twitter Whistleblower's Claim As Reason For Backing Out of Deal
August 31, 2022 by Benjamin Johnson
Elon Musk Slams Twitter Whistleblower's Claim As Reason For Backing Out of Deal: Elon Musk has officially terminated a $44 billion takeover bid for the social media business, citing claims made by Twitter whistleblower Peiter "Mudge" Zatko. Zatko's allegations, which were first published by CNN and The Washington Post last week, were highlighted in a letter that Musk's legal team addressed to Twitter on Monday.
From November 2020 until his termination in January, Zatko oversaw security at Twitter. Musk's letter, which was made public in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing, refers to Zatko's claims that Twitter (TWTR) is in breach of its consent order with the Federal Trade Commission from 2011, that the company has serious security flaws, that it has violated intellectual property rights, and that it consented to hire Indian government agents as a result of pressure from the nation.
Zatko also asserts that the company has serious security vulnerabilities. If true, the charges, according to Musk's legal team, indicate violations of Twitter's end of the acquisition arrangement and should entitle him to withdraw from the agreement.
According to the letter, Twitter's claimed misrepresentations to its board and regulators, as well as any ensuing investigations, have or could have a "substantial detrimental effect" that would permit him to terminate the agreement by the terms of the original contract.
According to the letter, Musk's reasoning is in addition to, not in place of, those he gave when he originally revealed in July that he was accusing Twitter of breaking the agreement and wanted to withdraw. Days after receiving Musk's letter of termination in July, Twitter filed a lawsuit against him, charging him with breaking the contract and requesting that a Delaware court ordered the billionaire complete the acquisition.
In October, the matter is scheduled to go to trial. In a letter to Musk on Tuesday, Twitter rejected the billionaire businessman's most recent attempt to scuttle the agreement, calling it "invalid and unjust." Twitter has attacked Zatko and generally refuted his accusations.
As Twitter had previously remarked, Musk's letter "is based purely on comments made by a third party that are rife with contradictions and falsehoods and lack critical context." The business stated that it still intended to finalize the purchase at the agreed-upon price and terms and that it "has not experienced and is not projected to suffer a Company Material Adverse Effect." In response to CNN's request for comment, Twitter referred to its letter to Musk.
The most recent indication of the effect the whistleblower disclosure is expected to have on the legal dispute is the fresh termination letter. Zatko was served with a subpoena by Musk's legal counsel and is scheduled to show up for a deposition on September 9. In a statement released on Monday, Zatko's attorneys, Debra Katz and Alexis Ronickher stated that the defendant "would comply with his legal requirements of that subpoena" and that his attendance during the deposition was not his choice.
He didn't make his whistleblower revelations to the proper government agencies to help Musk or hurt Twitter, but rather to defend the American people and Twitter stockholders. Last week, Musk's attorney Alex Spiro revealed to CNN that Zatko had already been subpoenaed in the case before his whistleblower complaint was made public.
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Last Wednesday, at a court proceeding related to the case, Spiro repeatedly brought up Zatko. Spiro made the implication during the hearing that Twitter's estimate for spam accounts and monetizable daily active users (mDAU), a crucial metric it provides to investors, are not ones the billionaire's team trusts, and that Musk's team is looking for information that would enable them to test the measurements. Musk's letter also makes mention of Zatko's scheduled testimony at a Senate committee on September 13.
In this essay, I'll be talking about Elon Musk Slams Twitter Whistleblower's Claim As Reason For Backing Out of Deal. Please check our site periodically to see if there have been any updates. If you think your loved ones would find our tale interesting, please tell them. You can visit Leedaily.com to read news and articles that are similar to this one.

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Seems to Survive in Six.
BarcaPool I.F It´s ALL about football.
This season has definately been very interesting.
After a season of training GK´s BarcaPool IF decided to start focusing on climbing the ladder and aim to get in VI and stay there for a few seasons.
This season it seems to be doable as we seem to keep just above the line.
"We have a good team of players and i have done my best to prepare them for the new coach arriving in the "springbreak"" – declares Reynaldo "Chefen" Fernándes.
Manager TheManicOrganic has at an official gathering, announced that only will there be an new coach, but no players has to worrie about their position at the team, so no new buying has been planned.
Recently "drawn" in to the amazing world of HatTrick and are on a steep learningcurbe. And after just a few moths i must admit that i feel like Bill Shankly expressed : "Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I assure you, it's much more serious than that"
Best of luck with the new coach and the climb up the ladder!
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Coronavirus situation worsening quickly across Finland
3.12.2020 10.00
Press release 300/2020
The coronavirus situation is rapidly worsening in Finland. Over the past two weeks, the number and incidence of cases has risen sharply in almost all regions. This development calls for an immediate and proactive response.
Regions must adopt new effective ways to prevent infections and introduce yet more restrictive measures to stop the upward trend. While many regions have already taken action, it will take a few weeks before we can see the effects of the recommendations and restrictions on the development of the epidemic.
Throughout the epidemic, the majority of new cases have been reported in the Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa. The incidence remained high in the hospital district during the period of 23–29 November. There are now a lot of new cases in the rest of the country, too.
Incidence and proportion of positive samples on the rise across the country
During the period of 23–29 November, a total of 3,023 new cases were reported to the communicable diseases register, showing an increase of 444 cases on the previous week. The incidence of new cases was 55 per 100,000 inhabitants. It was 47 per 100,000 inhabitants in the preceding week (16–22 November).
The total number of new cases in the last two-week period (16–29 November) was 5,620, which was 2,559 cases more than in the preceding two-week period. The rise in the incidence of new cases is particularly alarming: it was 101 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last two-week compared to 55 cases per 100,000 inhabitant in the preceding two-week period.
Currently, the estimated basic reproduction number is 1.1–1.35, with a 90 per cent probability.
In the past week, only one in five new cases in Finland were reported among people already in quarantine, compared to one in four the preceding week and one in three the week before that.
During the period of 23–29 November, around 13,000–23,000 samples were analysed daily. The proportion of positive samples has continued to rise in recent weeks, reaching around 2.7 per cent in the period of 23–29 November.
Every other source of infection known
While nationally, the source of new cases of COVID-19 was known in around half of all cases, only one in three sources were known in the Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa.
Household transmission accounted for around 50 per cent and occupational transmission for some 25 per cent of all known sources of infection. The number of new cases associated with recreational activities showed a slight decrease at around 4 per cent. Only some two per cent of new cases were associated with businesses serving food or beverages.
Some five per cent of new cases were traced back to educational institutions and around two per cent to early childhood education and care. However, mass exposures are still common in educational institutions. More detailed information on further infections is currently being collected in cooperation with municipalities. At the moment this data indicates that the number of further infections in educational institutions is much lower than previously reported. Only one per cent of exposed children and students and less than two per cent of exposed school staff contracted an infection.
Most new cases among working-age adults and younger age groups
The breakdown of positive COVID-19 cases by age group has not changed much in the past three weeks. Younger age groups and working-age adults still account for the majority of new cases. During the period of 23–29 November, people under 50 years of age accounted for around 75 per cent of all cases and people under 30 years of age for nearly 40 per cent of the cases.
The risk of contracting COVID-19 will increase among older age groups with the worsening epidemiological situation. Already, their share of new cases showed a slight increase on the situation a month ago. During the period of 23–29 November, people aged over 60 accounted for around 12 per cent of new cases and those over 70 for some five per cent, compared to eight per cent and three per cent, respectively, four weeks earlier.
On 2 December 2020, a total of 165 patients were receiving hospital care due to the COVID-10 disease, and 21 of them were in intensive care. The average age of COVID-19 patients in intensive care has been the same, 57 years, throughout the epidemic, and some 55 per cent of the patients have been aged under 60 years.
It is estimated that about 18,100 people, which is over 70 per cent of all confirmed cases, have recovered from the disease. The total number of confirmed cases in Finland now stands at 25,882. There have been 408 deaths related to the disease.
The monitoring report on the epidemic published today and the previous reports are available on the website of the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare:
Monitoring coronavirus (Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare), in Finnish
COVID-19 epidemic: regional situations, recommendations and restrictions (Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare)
Situation in intensive care:COVID-19 in intensive care, report dated 2 December 2020, in Finnish, National coordinating office for intensive care, Kuopio University Hospital)
Coronavirus in numbers (Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa)
Action plan for implementing recommendations and restrictive measures under the hybrid strategy following the first phase of the COVID-19 epidemic (Publications of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health 2020:26), description sheet available in English)
Previous reports on the situation in intensive care, in Finnish (NB. Scroll down till page end; National coordinating office for intensive care, Kuopio University Hospital)
Taneli Puumalainen, Chief Physician, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, [email protected] (development of the epidemic)
Kari Auranen, Senior Researcher, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, [email protected] (projection models)
Liisa-Maria Voipio-Pulkki, Strategic Director, Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, [email protected] (situational picture and modelling group)
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New Delhi: Hollywood actress Margot Robbie says she is driven "insane" by her loud thoughts, when she is left all alone.
In 2014 film "Suite Francaise", during which she met, assistant director Tom Ackerley, her husband,The actress got so close to some of the crew, she ended up moving into a London apartment with them, including Ackerley. She says makes sure she never goes anywhere without company.
Robbie told ES Magazine of the importance of friendship,"I never do anything on my own," reports aceshowbiz.com.
"I don't see the purpose of doing anything if I don't do it with my friends. I go mental when I am on my own; my thoughts are so loud it drives me insane," she added.
The "Suicide Squad" star opened up about the #MeToo movement. The actress admitted that she knew there was a problem in the industry with sexual harassment, but she didn't realise it was something women were "allowed" to be angry about.
"Because no one spoke about it, no one said, 'I am not putting up with this any more.' It wasn't called a problem, it was called a fact of life. That is such a terrible mindset. If we just accept things like sexual harassment as a fact of life, it doesn't get fixed."


Simple Midwest Mom: Time-Where are you?
A thought crossed my mind today as I stumbled upon (I try to pretend it doesn't exist) the over flowing laundry basket, dirty dishes in the sink, and stack of unpacked boxes. Why does it seem I accomplished more in a day when I worked full time away from the house than it does now that I'm home all day?
The Lord has really been pressing it upon me to get a grip on my time mngt skills or lack thereof. I've been praying, hoping, yearning for years to be at home more and that desire became even stronger after Elias' arrival. I'm now home more often except for the 3-4 five hour shifts I work at the bookstore.
So why do I squander the gift of time God has given me? Why do I often feel pulled in a million different directions wanting to complete a long list of tasks but NOTHING really ever gets done? Why do I find it so easy to shew my kids away and say "In a minute" just so I can get one more seemingly important task done but always feel guilty and unfulfilled? Some of you may be thinking, ADHD which I'm not entirely ruling out, but I know it goes much deeper than that.
So I plan to continue seeking God's Word about how to best use my time and will continually ask for His guidance in putting HIS priorities for me first. In the meantime, I would looove to hear what you all do to keep yourself on track throughout the day and feel free to share your struggles too. I think we could all use the encouragement and to know we're not alone.
Hey Sami, I'm glad I;m not the only one. I did jin cozi.com upon your suggestion but jsut haven't made the TIME (no pun intended) to reall ycheck it out. Luckily, I don't have a lot of schedules to manage yet since elias is still small but my struggle is managing my daily routine times. I plan to share some tips and resources I've found though. So stay tuned!


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One company's program to improve employee well-being led to improvements in worker health and productivity while decreasing health care costs, reports a case study in the October Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).
Following a "comprehensive, multi-year well-being improvement strategy," the company was able to reduce health care costs and create "more engaged, healthy, and productive employees" during the transition to a consumer-driven health plan (CDHP), according to the new research by Aaron Wells, PhD, of Healthways, Inc., in Franklin, Tenn.
The study evaluated the long-term impact of a plan offering employees a range of benefits to promote well-being: for example, on-site fitness activities and intensive smoking cessation and weight loss programs.
Analysis of more than 2,000 individuals over five years found significant improvements in employee (and dependent) health and well-being. Average scores on a well-being index increased by 13.5 percent, mainly in the first two years of the program.
The well-being improvement strategy was also associated with a 5.2 percent decrease in average health care costs. Obesity and smoking rates decreased by 4.8 and 9.7 percent per person per year, respectively.
Worker absenteeism declined, while productivity increased. All of these changes were significantly associated with the improvement in well-being scores.
As they prepare for the "Cadillac tax" provision of the Affordable Care Act, more companies are transitioning from self-insured to CDHPs, which call on employees to share more of the costs of care. By improving well-being, the company in the study hoped to offset the possible adverse impact of increased cost-sharing on worker health.
"Transitioning to a CDHP combined with a robust well-being improvement strategy is an effective means for both employer and employees to benefit," Dr. Wells and coauthors conclude. "Both entities save money and are more productive as a result."
Citation — Guo X, Coberley C, Pope JE, Wells A. The value of a well-being improvement strategy: longitudinal success across subjective and objective measures observed in a firm adopting a consumer-driven health plan. J Occup Environ Med. 2015;57(10):1055-62.
About the Author — Dr. Wells may be contacted for interviews at Aaron.Wells@healthways.com.


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Legislator's 'change of heart' may expand medical marijuana use
Updated: 9:14 PM CST Nov 28, 2016
Todd Magel
WEBVTT < If we're going to do something, lets do it right.> Republican legislator clel Baudler is doing an about face on medical marijuana in Iowa. < The change of heart I had is when I seen what happened to my caucus at the end of last year. I don't want them to run around in seven different directions> So to prevent more chaos and wasted time, baulder is proposing his own new legislation. It would allow for private production, transportation and distribution of medical marijuana oil. And he would task doctors at the university of Iowa to decide what kinds of disease it could be used to treat. < If you can show me that it helps, ill be 100 percent for it> < I don't believe it's a good idea to expand it here in Iowa...> Substance abuse counselor David Kaptain says expanding marijuana use is a slippery slope to bigger problems. Many states end up legalizing recreational use of the drug. And there's a worry. <ask anyone in treatment as an adult if marijuana is a gateway drug .ive made a point of asking that many times and people just laugh and they say yea absolutely it is> but Baulder promises that as long as he's in the legislature, recreational pot use will never be legal in Iowa. < If you want to come to me about smoking it, you might as well hit the highway, because it's not going to happen with my vote, any way shape or
A new plan is in the works to expand medical marijuana use in Iowa. The proposed expansion comes from one state lawmaker, who has changed his stance after opposing the stance for many years. "The change of heart I had is when I (had) seen what happened to my caucus at the end of last year," Republican legislator Clel Baudler said. "I don't want them to run around in seven different directions." To prevent more chaos and wasted time, Baudler is proposing new legislation that would allow for private production, transportation and distribution of medical marijuana oil. Baudler said the legislation would task doctors at the University of Iowa with deciding what kinds of disease the marijuana oil would treat. "If you can show me that it helps, I'll be 100 percent for it," Baudler said. Not everyone is on board with the new legislation. Substance-abuse counselor David Kaptain said expanding marijuana use is a slippery slope to bigger problems, as many states also legalize recreational use of the drug. "Ask anyone in treatment as an adult if marijuana is a gateway drug," Kaptain said. "I've made a point of asking that many times and people just laugh and they say, 'Yeah, absolutely it is.'" Baudler promises that as long as he is in the legislature, recreational pot use will never be legal in Iowa. "If you want to come to me about smoking it, you might as well hit the highway, because it's not going to happen with my vote, (in) any way shape or form," Baudler said. Governor Terry Branstad said he is willing to look at marijuana expansion. Marijuana use is still against federal law, and all sides are waiting for President-elect Donald Trump's administration to announce any enforcement changes in the future.
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A new plan is in the works to expand medical marijuana use in Iowa.
The proposed expansion comes from one state lawmaker, who has changed his stance after opposing the stance for many years.
"The change of heart I had is when I (had) seen what happened to my caucus at the end of last year," Republican legislator Clel Baudler said. "I don't want them to run around in seven different directions."
To prevent more chaos and wasted time, Baudler is proposing new legislation that would allow for private production, transportation and distribution of medical marijuana oil. Baudler said the legislation would task doctors at the University of Iowa with deciding what kinds of disease the marijuana oil would treat.
"If you can show me that it helps, I'll be 100 percent for it," Baudler said.
Not everyone is on board with the new legislation. Substance-abuse counselor David Kaptain said expanding marijuana use is a slippery slope to bigger problems, as many states also legalize recreational use of the drug.
"Ask anyone in treatment as an adult if marijuana is a gateway drug," Kaptain said. "I've made a point of asking that many times and people just laugh and they say, 'Yeah, absolutely it is.'"
Baudler promises that as long as he is in the legislature, recreational pot use will never be legal in Iowa.
"If you want to come to me about smoking it, you might as well hit the highway, because it's not going to happen with my vote, (in) any way shape or form," Baudler said.
Governor Terry Branstad said he is willing to look at marijuana expansion.
Marijuana use is still against federal law, and all sides are waiting for President-elect Donald Trump's administration to announce any enforcement changes in the future.


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Convergence program falls short of Maastricht criteria even in 2009
A draft of the government's convergence program to be presented to employers and unions later in the week projects Hungary's general government deficit will be 3.2% of GDP in 2009, still over the 3.0%-of-GDP target required to meet the Maastricht criteria for adopting the euro. The program, presented by Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsány at a press conference on Tuesday, projects accrual-based general government deficits of 11.6% of GPD in 2006, 6.8% of GDP in 2007, 4.3% of GDP in 2008, 3.2% of GDP in 2009 and 2.9% of GDP in 2010. Expenditure cuts are expected to account for 80% of the targeted reductions, with increased revenue making up the rest. The 2006 figure excludes fiscal adjustment measures approved in June. However, including these, the deficit would narrow to 10.1% of GDP excluding the effects of pension reform, and to 8.6% of GDP including these effects. This effect will gradually be phased out by 2010.
The program projects state debt, without any exclusion, will rise from 71.5% of GDP in 2007 to 72.7% of GDP in 2008, after which it will fall to 70.9% of GDP in 2009 and 68-69% of GDP in 2010. The program puts GDP growth at 2.2% in 2007, 2.8% in 2008 and 4.1% in 2009. Almost all of the figures are identical to those taken from a leaked draft of the convergence program and published by dailies on Friday. Gyurcsány said the government would meet to discuss the program with unions on Wednesday and with employers on Thursday, after which the program will become official. The program deals with the period between 2006 and 2011, Gyurcsány said. It outlines steps to create balance between 2006 and 2009, and the conditions for creating growth between 2009 and 2011. Gyurcsány said Hungary could meet the technical requirements for joining the ERM-2 in 2007-2009. He added that Hungary could join the ERM-2 without meeting all of the Maastricht criteria. (MtiEco.hu)
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"The Invisible Man" remake — is Elisabeth Moss our invisible woman?
Will Leigh Whannell's The Invisible Man make some notable alterations?
The Invisible Man remake continues to display promise with yet another stellar announcement. When the project was first revealed, audiences expected that it would be tied to the recent Tom Cruise action vehicle, The Mummy. The 2017 blockbuster was intended to solidify investment in Universal's The Dark Universe; a cinematic universe reimagining the studio's classic array of monsters. However, the film was hastily dismissed by audiences and critics, resulting in its demise as one of the most expensive Hollywood failings in recent memory.
So, when The Invisible Man was teased for a remake it was a little perplexing. Fortunately, it will stand on its own two feet as a completely new spin on the classic 1933 horror film of the same name. Although plot details are scarce, intrigue was fuelled from the very first reveal. Leigh Whannell will be directing the forthcoming reimagining, which is great news considering his last film was one of the most surprising hits of 2018.
Upgrade was the emerging director's sophomore effort, following the (admittedly) uninspired and underwhelming Insidious: Chapter 3. It's one of the most exciting and pure sci-fi action offerings to surface for quite some time, and fans anticipate that it'll go down in history as a cult classic gem.
Whannell also wrote crucial entries into the Saw franchise - including the first instalment, Insidious and Cooties, so he boasts some rather admirable genre credentials already. He's more than capable of breathing new life into The Invisible Man, but casting always helps. In this respect, his third film is already off to a wonderful start.
The first casting attachment comes from the phenomenally talented Elisabeth Moss. She has recently blown audiences away with her central performance as June Osborne in The Handmaid's Tale. It's certainly her mightiest role to date, but we've also seen the actress turn in great work in the likes of Jordan Peele's Us, The Square and Mad Men. Although her role in the narrative hasn't been confirmed just yet, it sounds like she'll be the film's protagonist. Are we ready for The Invisible Woman?
SEE ALSO: "American Horror Story: 1984" plot — can season nine sustain the slasher theme?
Moss is a superb choice for the lead, and they would be absolutely crazy to have someone else fulfil the titular role while she's attached. There's not much cause for concern though, as once the film's plot is announced, we imagine she'll be at the forefront of it. Who knew that hopes would be so high for this latest remake.
In other news, Pet Sematary directors discuss the film's alternate ending.


From increasing the resource yield to strengthening your value chain, the diligent execution of optimization within the design process can mean the difference between thriving and declining.
It creates a lasting ripple effect on the designs and on the financial impact throughout the design and product life cycle.
The number of designs explored increases drastically while empowering engineers to understand their models better to improve results.
The data gained from multiple iterations opens a whole new vista of insight.
In this article, we'll guide you through these areas of opportunity while contrasting the traditional vs. modern optimization mindset.
It is well known that 70–80% of the life-cycle costs of design are determined by decisions made by engineers during the early design stages. Engineers have the power to impact the cost, value, and quality of a design while exploring the possibilities that impact downstream activities.
Let's imagine a company that designs and manufactures chassis for heavy equipment. Modern optimization techniques in the early design stages enable the engineer to explore chassis designs that are cheaper, faster, lighter, safer, or stronger. Based on the objective at hand, a chassis-design search space that would otherwise be very difficult or impossible to explore can be evaluated by the optimizer through a quantitative and formal analysis.
First, drastic changes would not be possible as much of the design work was already completed and the process and assembly plan would otherwise require too much altering.
Second, the opportunity to explore vastly different design alternatives is far passed.
DOE or sampling plan: Limitations exist in typical DOE scenarios. Engineers must possess a deep understanding of their model to capture the design to its essentials. Only several variables are included in the plan (3–8 on average). If the engineer is not too familiar with his model and more variables are present, some must be disqualified based on engineering intuition, as the sheer amount of sample points would be too costly and lengthy to compute. In addition, engineering intuition, although important, may result in design disqualification that could otherwise be explored.
Intelligent optimization: With intelligent optimization, an engineer can set a relatively loose model with loose bounds to run simulations through the optimizer. Since the optimizer automates the iterations and design exploring based on intelligent sampling and advanced algorithms, an engineer does not have to be present or active at his station in order to generate designs, gain insight, and find the best design. This synergy allows engineers to simulate and optimize over the weekend, during their downtime, in the evenings, during meetings, or whenever. This increases the designs explored by easily 2 or 3 times.
Insight into how different variables interact, the model's behaviour, what optimality acts like, and what design should be explored or deemed infeasible are all more clearly showcased from iteration runs.
An intelligent optimizer opens an alternative workflow. The engineer will load his rough design and input as many variables as needed; same would apply to his constraints. The engineer would pick a generic cheap objective (such as mass or stress capacity) and let the optimizer intelligently explore the search space. Since the optimizer has an intelligent component that learns and directs the search as opposed to traditional DOE, the data and insight gained would be more meaningful and guide the engineer to better designs.
The impact of delays with the design and development process is something that deserves serious attention. A recent survey by Tech-Clarity found that missing product requirements reduced profits by 31% while missing time to market goals reduced the profitability by 21%. Considering the same survey found 61% of manufacturers reporting missed deadlines as a major challenge, there is tremendous opportunity for companies to proactively address and capitalize in this area.
An intelligent optimizer is aimed at reducing design issues that often appear at the end of development during validation and testing. This is crucial as issues late in the developmental process require redesign and rework that ultimately push deadlines and budgets out of scope. With intelligent optimization, this is a preventable situation.
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Ifugao Ambangal Minihydro Power Plant
Location : Ifugao, Philippines
Project Leader : Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO)
First minihydro plant in the province of Ifugao with an installed capacity of 200 kW
Providing electricity to the previously underserved community of Kiangan
Featured by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in their first world catalogue of good practices in energy sustainability as an example of true sustainable energy development
Trailblazer in the development of a replicable model of local, sustainable energy-based development and regional vitalization
Innovative creation of a Rice Terrace Conservation Fund that uses funds from power sales to restore and conserve the Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Replicated in 2015 by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Department of Energy of the Philippines in Asipulo, Ifugao
An estimated 600 tons of CO2 emissions avoided per year
In 2010, we commissioned the 200 kW run-of-the-river Ifugao Ambangal minihydro power plant in the Philippines. It provides clean, renewable electricity to the agricultural community of Kiangan, Ifugao and improves the residents' livelihood by supporting their rice farming practices.
Central to this project was the establishment of the Rice Terrace Conservation Fund, which uses profits from power sales to finance local terrace conservation. The Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras are man-made structures built over 2000 years ago. They are a central part of the area's history, culture, and way of life. At the time of the project's commissioning in 2010, they were listed as an endangered World Heritage Site by the United Nations Education and Social Council (UNESCO). In June 2012, they were removed from UNESCO's list of World Heritage in Danger. UNESCO highlighted the importance of our project in its 2014 World Catalogue of Good Practices in Energy Sustainability and its role in helping to revitalize the rice terraces.
The Ifugao Ambangal minihydro facility benefits the residents in several ways. In the short term, 180 local jobs were created, raising the level of income in the community, with 6 permanent jobs created for the operation of the plant. The plant generates on average 1,200 MWh per year of reliable and clean electricity, meeting between 15-18% of the province's needs. The plant's power sales to the local Ifugao Electric Cooperative (IFELCO), secure around 70,000 USD annually for the conservation fund. Since its inauguration, 11 rice terrace conservation projects have been implemented. In addition, farming practices have been improved. The irrigation system was enhanced by distributing water from the headrace directly to the rice paddies, and irrigation practices were given a priority during the river's low season through scheduled plant maintenance shutdowns.
The significant involvement of local community stakeholders during the pre-feasibility and feasibility phases was essential to the success of the project. Several public hearings, surveys and outreach activities were conducted during the pre-construction phase to ensure local stakeholders' broad understanding and support. The project was replicated by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Department of Energy of the Philippines in Asipulo, Ifugao in 2015.
"At the start when the team were coming to consult with us, we were doubtful and suspicious. We were concerned because part of our forest and rice land will be affected. But after the series of meetings and contacts, I began to change my mind, especially when I saw how the team was seriously working even during bad weather. This was also observed by our neighbours. We gave our consent even if we were not 100% sure. It was a good decision and I was happy when the project started construction and the lands affected were compensated. During the inauguration, there were many people who attended. I am convinced that the project, as they have been saying during the many community meetings, is for the benefit of the community."
Eliza Guimbungan, resident of Pindongan, Kiangan
The Philippines Ifugao-Ambangal Mini-hydro Project
Clean, renewable hydropower protecting the "Stairways to Heaven".
Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO)
Department of Energy of the Philippines
Ifugao provincial government
Kiangan municipal government
Ifugao Cultural Heritage Office
UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines


Home / Culture / Arts / Together We Fly – Our Exclusive insight into The Art of a Buddhist Monk.
Buddhist monk and self-taught artist Dachan held an exclusive exhibition at the British Museum on the 25th of November. The event featured drinks, gifts, Lords and Ladies, and Dachan himself.
On the November Sunday, I headed for the British Museum while all the other visitors were leaving. People in suits were strategically placed around the entrance area, constantly pointing you in the right direction should you look confused. Finally, after being greeted by at least three different persons as though I was royalty, I found my way downstairs to the registration desk. I presented my name and received an invitation in a wax-sealed envelope along with the programme for the evening.
Shortly after receiving a glass of champagne, a lady asked me if I would like her to give me an introduction to the artwork. Imagine that, a private guide! She began by briefly introducing the artist (who was standing just a couple of meters away from us), saying that Dachan was a child prodigy who "fell in love with poetry, calligraphy and painting at an early age". The exhibition featured all three elements, where a recurring theme is using art to communicate a deeper truth.
Dachan's paintings are grounded in traditional Chinese techniques but still has a very distinct, soft touch to them. He uses ink to create his watercolour-like paintings, where each brushstroke is of significance. Unlike oil paintings, you cannot repaint anything with this technique, so everything has to be precisely calculated before he brings the brush to canvas. Despite this almost mathematical precision his paintings still appear spontaneous, full of vitality, and with an exquisite coherence. The result is paintings with a water-like quality, with soft contrasts and beautiful colour palette.
A central motif in his work is the lotus flower, an important symbol within Buddhism. The flower grows in muddy water, yet rises above it and achieves enlightenment. Different colours carry different meanings, all of which are present in Dachan's works. His poetry juxtaposes goals of the material world with those of the spiritual world. His calligraphy "Dragon", a character normally associated with strength and vigour, is painted both firmly and so gentle that it is barely visible. This shows that even something powerful can be as gentle as silk at times.
His calligraphy and poetry draw heavily on impulses from the outside world, something that was shown during the musical part of the programme. We were instructed to enter an auditorium, where a string quintet from the Philharmonia Orchestra awaited. They expertly performed several known pieces from both the Eastern and Western world. While they were remarkably well-coordinated and played beautifully, it remained a programme solely based on popular demand. Additionally, the physical copy of the programme must have been written by someone who clearly does not know how to cite classical music, as neither Opus nor composer was written. And I would have preferred to hear something less well-known than excerpts from Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" and Bach's "Air on a G string", but then again I might not have been part of the target group.
The real highlight was when Dachan did live calligraphy accompanied by the quintet. It illustrated the musical impulses he received, creating a very organic piece of art. During the fast, energetic measures Dachan conducted his brush light-handed and speedy, and during the calmer ones he painted more slowly and elegant. This showed how different artistic expressions can influence each other, here uniting three at once; music, poetry and calligraphy.
This naturally led to a standing ovation and marked the end of the formal programme, although we did get an encore from the string quintet. We were then brought out again, where the main focus had clearly shifted from appreciating Dachan's art to wanting to take a picture with him. Finally, upon leaving, we were all given a gift bag consisting of various prints, a booklet and even a cashmere scarf. This left me with a sense that the resources spent on this could probably have been spent elsewhere, and on something that would benefit more people. Nevertheless, I left very happy to have seen such beautiful paintings and additionally getting a glimpse into the British and Chinese culture elite.


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Q: How to insert a row in the table if there is an connection error? I want to enter a record in the table "logs" if there is an connection error,so how do i do that?
Logs table structure is
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Can anyone point out where am i wrong, and guide me to find a solution?
Thanks in advance.

A: If you intend to log the error in the same MySQL instance that you couldn't connect to, then the answer is: you probably can't do this.
When your application can't connect to the database, it won't be able to save error messages in it.
What you could do is to try to connect again a few times (hoping the connection errors will then go away), but there will be no guarantee that you can ever establish the connection. So it's not safe to rely on that.
Alternatives are to use another database instance for logging problems, logging errors into a text file, sending an email, or simply using PHP's error_log function to log the error.

A: You could use something like
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$connlog = new mysqli(connection for logs)
$connection = new mysqli(database connection)
if($connection->connect_error) {
    //insert to $connlog
?>

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How the World's Happiest Countries Put People First in the Workplace
By Elizabeth T. on Jan 6, 2021 1:05:26 PM
A happy workforce doesn't rely on taking a fast pre-employment assessment or a slow lunch. The world's happiest countries may have something to share with us in how to create happier workplaces.
The happiest countries work to create healthy social networks. This can be seen with their ample family leave, accessible medical care to support their own health and the well-being of their loves ones, and paid time off for leisure and family time. With greater social support, a person is likely to feel satisfied in their lives. The definition of happiness is feeling satisfied and fulfilled. Research at Harvard shows that the greatest predictor of happiness is good social relationships. The study, started in 1938, tracked the lives of 724 men for 75 years. It found that good relationships are the key factors that matter the most for long-lasting happiness.
The World Happiness report states that there are 6 elements of well-being, all of which can impact how people feel about their lives:
Healthy life expectancy
Freedom to make life choices
Absence of corruption
The report rates the countries based on different aspects of social environment, such as having a network of people to rely on, possessing a sense of freedom to make key life decisions, generosity and trust.
The report takes into account are risks like discrimination, low income, unemployment, separation, divorce or widowhood and general safety. These are variables that greatly affect an individual's happiness.
Here's what the happiest countries in the world can teach hiring managers about the workplace.
In general, Fins have a certain willingness to help their neighbors and rely on their institutions to work in tandem. "This delivers a heightened sense of belonging, and pride in what they have been able to achieve by way of mitigation. These gains are sometimes great enough to compensate for the material losses." Social fabric of dependency and belonging contribute to how happiness is found in the workplace.
In Finland, work-life balance is a big topic. Finland takes this balance seriously. If they're feeling stressed, they strap on a pair of boots and skis and head to nature. Though their weekly working hours don't differ too much from the EU average, 78% of men and 73% of women work, which means a high rate of participation compared to the EU average.
For family leave, options are ample. Every child under school age is entitled to municipal day care. Day care centers and play groups are organized. A family's income levels impact the fees they must pay; if they're earning less, they pay less. With options available, Finnish parents have the possibility to work comfortably from their office or home.
With an average of 33 hour work week, $20 minimum wages, free medical care, university and child care, it's not difficult to see why Denmark would rank high on the happiness index. Their quality of life is influenced by ensuring a work-life balance. It's also influenced by the values that are exhibited in the Danish workplace.
At work, autonomy is a highly-valued attribute. Workers possess ownership of their work and are able to direct their own work lives. Stiff hierarchy doesn't exist within the workplace. This makes communication and feedback free between juniors and seniors. Leaving around 4pm is the norm. If people are working overtime---past their 33 or 37 hour week---then it's just an example of them not managing their time wisely. Working overtime isn't a badge of glory like it is other countries, like the United States.
Like in Finland, a healthy work-life balance is supported by family services. Employers encourage workers to spend more time with their family with paid time-off, organizing social activities, and other family commitments. Access to affordable medical care for their families means less stress to take to the workplace or to home.
As a general cultural tone, empathy is the mood. Danish school children are actually taught in school about empathy and how to interact with others.
In Switzerland, respect for the rules is a key dynamic. This can sound tedious, but the Swiss show rules can guard your happiness. With high-quality medical care, family leave, and a mandatory 4 week paid time off, it's easy to see why. Respect for the rules means arriving at a meeting is unacceptable. But it also means leaving for lunch on the dot and not coming back a moment sooner than your allotted lunch time. You can use lunch as a way to swim in the lake or spend it with your family.
The Swiss may work longer in some industries. It's not uncommon for those industries---likely banking---to have workers put in more than 50 hours a week. On average, the Swiss work 41.5 hours a week. 94% of Swiss workers also cite they stating that they know someone that they could call on if they experienced a crisis. Feeling connected brings happiness to their social lives, but also in their working lives.
With rules, this company offers flexibility in how people want to spend their work week. Working part-time is totally acceptable. People can decide how often they want to work, receiving the freedom to choose what's right for them. With this kind of flexibility, it's easy to understand why Switzerland is among the leaders in many global rankings on Research & Development, innovation, infrastructure, universities and competitiveness.
In summary, when it comes to happiness, when employers encourage strong employees to form strong relationships with their family, friends, and community, they're likely to be more satisfied in their lives, including their work.
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If you ask me, these are the best pancakes in the world! I don't care for the typical pancake, they aren't very flavorful and leave me hungry. This pancakes have a beautiful texture and are loaded with healthy fiber. They are rustic and hearty yet still light and fluffy. Today, I'm enjoying them on the morning of a snow storm to prepare for snow shoveling!
Serves 4 people, about 8 pancakes total.
Combine the first 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Add the milk and egg and mix well.
Let the batter sit for a few minutes while you put a large skillet on medium heat and let it warm up.
Add 1 tsp of butter or oil to the pan, then pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake into the pan.
Cook for about 4 minutes, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes or so, until done.
Serve with maple syrup, nut butter, or yogurt and fruit.


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Q: Angular 2 Edge extension not loading I want to build a Extension for Edge with Angular 2. After building the app and change the Manifest.json with Microsoft Edge Extension Toolkit i upload the app in Edge.
If i want to use the Extension the app doesn´t load the components.

My Manifest.json:

{
"manifest_version": 2,
"name": "Addon",
"short_name": "Addon",
"description": "Addon",
"version": "1.0.0",
"author": "asd",
"icons": {
    "1": "favicon.ico"
},
"browser_action": {
    "default_title": "Open a new tab to view your bookmarks.",
    "default_popup": "index.html",
    "default_icon": {
        "1": "favicon.ico"
    }
},
"permissions": [
    "tabs",
    "<all_urls>",
    "fontSettings"
],
"background": {
    "page": "index.html",
    "persistent": false
},
"content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' 'unsafe-eval'; object-src 'self'",
"-ms-preload": {
    "backgroundScript": "backgroundScriptsAPIBridge.js",
    "contentScript": "contentScriptsAPIBridge.js"
}
}

Is there any unsopported or missing manifest key?


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Q: Should I finish FFXIII before beginning FFXIII-2? I got Final Fantasy XIII when it came out, and played up to the beginning of Chapter 8 before real life pulled me away.
Being the impulsive spendaholic that I am, I have now purchased Final Fantasy XIII-2. My question is, should I go back to and finish the original before beginning on the sequel? Am I to expect major spoilers in XIII-2 that could seriously impact my enjoyment if/when I eventually return to XIII?

A: If you don't want the ending of Final Fantasy XIII to be completely and irrevocably spoiled, do not play Final Fantasy XIII-2 until you complete it: don't look at it, read reviews, play the demo, or anything.
Final Fantasy XIII-2 is a direct sequel to Final Fantasy XIII, and its entire plot hinges on the events at the ending of Final Fantasy XIII. That ending will be spoiled within 15 minutes of starting Final Fantasy XIII-2.

A: I'd recommend it. Broadly speaking, Chapter 8 is where the last 2 protagonists stop running and accept their fate as l'Cie. What follows next is a revelation to their Focus, followed by their reaction to it. Given that FF XIII-2 takes place on Pulse, you may want to complete the story.

A: Something everyone has missed in their answers is the fact that you can do a sort of "what happened in XIII?" replay thing where it shows you the basic story outline of FFXIII.
If your not interested in actually finishing XIII then you can just start XIII-2 and watch through this instead.
I'd personally go for finishing the first one, however if you really can't be bothered then this is a simply way to carry on yet know whats happening with the storyline.

A: I would highly recommend it. Aside from the plot reasons posters outlined above, XIII-2 doesn't do much to help you master the paradigm system its combat hinges upon. Finishing XIII will make you much more comfortable with the fights in this game.


matches the size of the outer area (ð or ò) selected for use.
programming zone until the desired power level lights up.
The desired power level is set in the programming panel.
required power level is displayed.
turns off and the residual heat indicator appears.
depending on the cooking needs in each situation.
See "adjusting the hotplate" section.
To use the entire hotplate with all individual zones.
Place the cookware on one of the four positions shown in the image.
2. Press the þ symbol. The þ indicator lights up.
The flexible zone has been activated.
positions shown in the image.
hotplates that form part of the flexible hotplate.
The power level lights up on the indicators for both hotplates.
The flexible zone is switched on.
use one pan on each hotplate.
previously selected power level will be maintained.
Set it to ‹ in the programming zone.
working of the zone may occur.
Select one of the two hotplates of the flexible zone and set to ‹.
the flexible zone will again be used as two hotplates.
cookware in the centre of the flexible zone when used as a single hotplate.
Š; then it will automatically set the power level Š.
pan in the centre as shown in the Flexible zone section.
1. Select the power level Š.
2. Press the programming panel located above the @› symbol.
The function has been activated.
Press the programming panel located above the @› symbol.
from left to right: 1, 2, 3, etc., up to 10 minutes.
1. Select the desired power level.
display shows ‹‹ and the x indicator comes on.
function does not automatically switch off a hotplate.
turned on. ‹‹ lights up in the time program function display.
2. Select the desired time in the programming panel.
cooking time in the programming panel, or set to ‹‹.
The timer starts to count down after a few seconds.
comes on ‹‹ for 10 seconds. The x indicator lights up.
Note: Any cooking time can be programmed up to 99 minutes.
is locked. First turn off the timer and then the hotplate.
heat indicator œ/• flash alternatively in the display.
now be cleaned without risk of changing the settings.
' Only confirmation signal deactivated.
4. Then select the desired setting with the programming zone.
™' and ‹ light up on the display as the default setting.


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(+++) REALITIES AND ALMOST-REALITIES
China: Land of Dragons and Emperors. By Adeline Yen Mah. Delacorte Press. $17.99.
The Other Half of Life. By Kim Ablon Whitney. Knopf. $16.99.
Kaleidoscope Eyes. By Jen Bryant. Knopf. $15.99.
Three sensitive women writers, three nations, three eras – it all adds up to three books that mix fictional and nonfictional elements and that young readers will enjoy even as they learn from them. China: Land of Dragons and Emperors, for ages 12 and up, is the most straightforward work, but so fascinating is China's culture, and still so little known in the West, that Adeline Yen Mah's book is filled with revelations as fascinating as many to be found in fiction. The 10 chapters here – supplemented by a timeline and a useful list of references for further information – trace China's long history from a disunited group of petty states through a lengthy imperial period, through conquest and being conquered, into the modern era and the establishment of Communist rule over the mainland and Nationalist control of Taiwan. An apolitical book, China: Land of Dragons and Emperors takes no sides in modern (or many older) quarrels, presenting balanced portraits of historical figures and focusing much of the time on the rich tapestry of innovation that is Chinese history. Silk and gunpowder, paper and pigtails, the Great Wall and the reasons for the importance of the numbers eight and nine – all are here, and much more besides. Mah's names for some Chinese dynasties are a clue to her style: the Ming was the "eunuchs' dynasty" and the Qing the "crippled dynasty," for example. In her focus on China's many cultural achievements, Mah does tend to downplay the nation's many-centuries-long periods of violence with such simple sentences as "Famine, banditry and strife continued." And some of her more interesting statements could use a bit of additional explanation: "The Song paid tribute to the Liao and the Jin because it cost them less to pay them than to create an efficient army to fight them." These are minor matters, though. The book is filled with fascinating snippets of history, lovely drawings and beautiful photographs, and its entire design – including the typesetting – is at once accessible and exotic. It is a fine introduction to a fascinating land and history.
The Other Half of Life, also for ages 12 and up, has a more modern focus: it is set in 1939 and based on the story of the St. Louis, a luxury liner that carried Jews away from Hitler's Germany but that ended up being turned back by Cuba, Canada and the United States. Eventually, passengers were allowed to disembark in France, Holland, Belgium and Great Britain, but 254 of the 937 aboard nevertheless died in the Holocaust. With this story as her basis, Kim Ablon Whitney creates a piece of youth-oriented historical fiction focusing on 15-year-old Thomas, son of a Jewish father and Christian mother, who is traveling alone on a ship that is here called the St. Francis; and 14-year-old Priska, who is with her family. Also aboard are Nazi crew members and an upstanding captain (this part is fact) who insisted on treating the Jewish passengers just like everyone else. In the story as Whitney tells it, Priska determinedly remains optimistic, as when the Cubans claim that the passengers' documentation is not good enough: "It'll get sorted out with time. If the landing permits were no good, they wouldn't have given them to us." Thomas is more of a realist, and wonders about his friend's attitude: "Before they had arrived in the Havana harbor, her outlook had seemed stubbornly optimistic. Now it seemed only foolhardy." Together, the two observe the doings of a Nazi spy; Thomas plays chess; the ship's children write a letter to President Roosevelt; and the two young friends are eventually forced apart, to very different destinies. The Other Half of Life is heartfelt, highlighting an event of some historical significance: the true tale of the St. Louis led to significant improvements in U.S. treatment of refugees. But the book is also highly melodramatic, squeezing the heartstrings in every way possible – and, in the end, rather too tightly.
Kaleidoscope Eyes deals with much more recent times, but ones that will likely seem just as remote to its intended readers, ages 9-13: the 1960s. Told as a series of poems in free verse – Jen Bryant is a poet as well as a writer of prose – the book is set in 1968 but looks back to the 17th century. The factual basis of this work is the excavation of a sunken steamship in the mid-1800s by a father and son, added to the many legends of the notorious pirate, Captain Kidd. Bryant weaves these threads together in the tale of 13-year-old Lyza, who discovers three old maps in her late grandfather's attic. Accompanying the maps is a letter specifically addressed to her – and it sends Lyza, with her friends Malcolm and Carolann, on a secret treasure hunt throughout their small town of Willowbank, New Jersey. The town is, unfortunately, becoming even smaller, as its young men go off to the Vietnam War; patriotism is offset by worries about the safety of the towns' sons. The whole book is intended to give a kaleidoscopic view of its times, and Lyza's possession of a kaleidoscope is a little too obviously symbolic. It comes up again and again, for instance at the Fourth of July celebration: "Carolann's family arrives. They set their chairs/ and blankets next to us, and as we're/ twirling sparklers and watching/ the first rockets/ and pinwheels go off, I wonder: What must they look like/ through Harry's color-blind eyes? And what would/ he see inside my kaleidoscope?" There is no particular reason for this book to be told as a series of poems, and in fact some important elements – a letter about the maps' authenticity, excerpts from the (fictional) log of Captain Kidd, and more – are entirely in prose. The lilting rhythms of some of the poems help move the story along, but the poetic structure often seems arbitrary. Still, the story has a number of exciting elements, and the idea of laying a portrait of the Vietnam War era over a mystery from 300 years earlier is an intriguing one. The characters in Kaleidoscope Eyes never really come alive as individuals, but the story – each of its parts introduced by lines from a song of the 1960s, the last of them of course using a "kaleidoscope eyes" quotation from the Beatles' Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds – is unusual enough to keep middle-graders' interest throughout.
(++++) CUTIES AND UGLIES
(++++) MYSTERIES OF THE UNIVERSE AND THE MIND
(+++) TEENS WITH A TWIST
(++++) WINDS PLUS
(++++) THREE FOR A SILLY SUMMER
(++++) JOYS FOR ALL SEASONS
(+++) ANIMAL AMUSEMENTS
(++++) CONTRASTED CONTEMPORARIES
(++++) SCIENCE FICTION, FAITH FICTION
(+++) MYSTERIES, ONGOING AND SOLVED
(+++) ADVENTURES WRIT LARGE
(++++) ANIMAL FUN FOR ALL AGES
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Apple Bake Recipe Recipe Type: Apple, Cast-Iron Pans, Dessert Yields: 2 servings Prep time: 15 min Bake time: 30 min Ingredients: 2 large baking apples, peeled and cored 3 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup quick-cooking rolled oats 1/4 to 1/2 cup firmly-packed brown sugar Ground cinnamon Preparation: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Slice apples into thick slices.
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Q: How to install mod_wsgi 4.4.13 with python 3.4 on CentOS6.X How do i install mod_wsgi 4.4.13 with python3.4 ?
Followings are installed  binutils, gcc, httpd , python3.4
python installed alias created
python='/usr/bin/python3'
       /usr/bin/python3

wsgi Package downloaded & extracted :mod_wsgi-4.4.13
Got an error while installing.
Error :
mod_wsgi-4.4.13]# ls
config.log     configure.ac  images    Makefile.in        PKG-INFO    setup.py  win32
config.status  CREDITS.rst   LICENSE   MANIFEST.in        README.rst  src
configure      docs          Makefile  mod_wsgi.egg-info  setup.cfg   tests

# ./configure --enable-shared --profix=/usr/bin/python configure: error: unrecognized option: `--profix=/usr/bin/python' Try `./configure --help' for more information
# which python alias
python='/usr/bin/python3'
        /usr/bin/python3
# which python3
/usr/bin/python3

If i asked anything in wrong manner please guide me .I love to learn .
Thanks
Sandra


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'Consequences For Your Actions' – Pooran On Hetmyer's Absence From World T20 Squad
Shimron Hetmyer was dropped from the West Indies World T20 squad on Monday after canceling the Cricket West Indies arranged travel plans twice. The West Indies side is currently in Australia for two Twenty20 Internationals ahead of the World T20, for which they have to play the qualifiers. Speaking on the eve of the first Twenty20 on Wednesday, Captain Nicholas […]
Brooks To Replace Hetmyer In The West Indies Squad For The ICC T20 World Cup In Australia
ST. JOHN'S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has today informed the International Cricket Council (ICC) that Shamarh Brooks has replaced Shimron Hetmyer in the West Indies Squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in Australia. The decision by the CWI Selection Panel was made as Shimron Hetmyer missed his re-scheduled flight to Australia, which had been changed from […]
IPL Curtain Draw — An Enthralling Affair!
Mumbai Indians 157 for 5 (Rohit 68, Kishan 33*, Nortje 2-25) beat Delhi Capitals 156 for 7 (Iyer 65*, Pant 56, Boult 3-30, Coulter-Nile 2-29) by five wickets. Shimron Hetmyer saw his IPL team Delhi Capitals, playing second fiddle to his Windies teammate Kerion Pollard's side Mumbai Indians. DC could only manage to earn the bridesmaid prize as another IPL season comes to […]
Roberts – Hetmyer A Batsman Of The Future
Former West Indies fast bowler Andy Roberts has posited that young rising star batsman Shimron Hetmyer opting out of the Windies tour of England is a missed opportunity for the 23-year-old left-hand batsman. Roberts also argued that the decision not to go on the tour was foolhardy. Darren Bravo, Shimron Hetmyer, and Keemo Paul were three of the players who […]


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When in the gmae, hold Shift, Control and C to bring up the cheat box.
Type in Treasure Chest to get 1000 money.
have two Sphinx, buy they will be built together as one.
Note: This procedure involves editing a game file; create a backup copy of the file before proceeding. Start Windows Explorer, and highlight the "Pharaoh_Model_Normal.txt" file in the game directory. Press the Right Mouse Button, and select "Properties". Remove the check mark from the "Read Only" box, then select "OK". Use a text editor to edit the " Pharaoh_Model_Normal.txt" file, using the instructions contained within the file as a guide. After saving your changes, use Windows Explorer to place the check mark back in the "Read Only" box.


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National Day in United Arab Emirates in 2019
How long until National Day?
Dates of National Day in United Arab Emirates
2021Dec 2, Dec 3
United Arab EmiratesFri, Dec 3National Holiday (additional day)
United Arab EmiratesThu, Dec 2National Holiday
United Arab EmiratesWed, Dec 2National Holiday
United Arab EmiratesTue, Dec 3National Holiday
United Arab EmiratesMon, Dec 2National Holiday
United Arab EmiratesSun, Dec 2National Holiday
United Arab EmiratesSun, Dec 3Government Holiday
United Arab EmiratesSat, Dec 2National Holiday
Commemorates formal nationalisation from the British Protectorate Treaties on 2 December 1971
Also known as 'Al-Eid Al Watani', this holiday is celebrated on 2 December.
It is generally a two day holiday, with 3 December also a holiday but the second date for the holiday may fall before or after 2 December depending on what day of the week 2 December falls on.
As is often the case in the United Arab Emirates, public sectors may get a longer public holiday break for this holiday than workers in the private sector.
The holiday commemorates the United Arab Emirate's formal nationalisation from the British Protectorate Treaties as a result the expiration of a British treaty on 2 December 1971. This lead to the eventual, federal unification of seven sheikhdoms in the former Trucial States in 1971 to form the modern-day country. The first president of the federation was Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
Schools in the U.A.E. celebrate National Day by holding national events and celebrations where local children will dress up in the cultural "thoub and "kandoora" and perform the "youlah" and folkloric dances and organize cultural contests.
The United Arab Emirate's Flag
The United Arab Emirate's flag was also adopted on 2 December 1971 and hoisted by the first president to formally declare the establishment of the United Arab Emirates as an independent country.
It was designed by a young Emirati, Abdullah Mohammed Al Maainah, who entered a competition to design the new flag. His flag was chosen from over 1000 entries.
The flag displays three equal horizontal bands of green, white and black respectively from the top downwards, while the vertical strip of red is next to the mast. The four colours are meant to reflect Arabian unity inspired by an Arabic poem by Safiul Din Al Holi. The poet wrote about the hard-fought historical battles of the land, with deeds and intentions that were benign (white), but the vigour of the battles were strong (black), while the lands were vast and green, and the gallant swords were stained with red blood.