If you have been injured in a car accident recently, most likely you are having to adjust to some (or a great deal of) lack of mobility, coupled with managing pain. You may be worrying about going back to work, managing medical bills, paying your regular bills, and stressing over exactly what to say to insurance adjusters who may be calling before you even get back home. This can be an extremely challenging time if you are hurting, your car is damaged, and you aren't sure where to turn. You may be experiencing a great sense of isolation and even hopelessness, especially if the other party's insurance company is giving you a hard time.
It is in your best interest to hire a skilled attorney from a firm like Heintz & Becker as quickly as possible. Not only can they give you excellent legal advice and help guide you through the rest of the process if there is a case, a car accident attorney will be able to take over all communications with the insurance company; in fact, it is best not to answer any questions from the other side's insurance company at all if you can help it.
Ask for referrals. Your friends and family may be a wealth of information in this area.
While licensing is a must and education is obviously required, before you get too snobby about what law school an attorney attended, ask for a snapshot of what is most important: their track record, and training and experience.
Does a prospective injury attorney have a history of going to court and winning—or do they almost always settle (some will even tell you that they don't go to court)? If you want an attorney who is going to fight for your rights, a good record in court is critical!
Do they represent accident victims and insurance companies? Seek out a company that is not playing both sides. Your attorney should be specialized in protecting the victims.
How accessible are they? If you have been injured and are going through a difficult time, the last thing you want to do is hire a legal professional who will be difficult to get through to when you need them. Will they be handling your case, or will you usually be working with their paralegal?
Listen to your intuition. Does this attorney seem like they are sincere in helping you? While you certainly cannot get to know someone completely in just one or two office appointments, it is important to have a comfortable rapport with your attorney, open communication, and a realistic attitude about the case.
If you or a loved one have been injured in a car accident due to the negligence of another driver, contact the attorneys at Heintz & Becker. We've helped victims from Bradenton, Sarasota, and all over Florida get compensation for their damages and medical expenses after accidents. Call us for a free consultation now at 941-748-2916 or contact us online. We are here to help!
From everyone at Heintz & Becker to you: please join us to enjoy sharing food, music, and an all-around good time from April 5-7, 2019 at the Heintz & Becker De Soto Seafood Fest on 6th St. W., Palmetto, FL 34221 (at the corner of 6th St. W and 10th Ave. W). Sponsored by our firm every year, the Seafood Fest is one of Florida's finest festivals, with thousands attending every year at Sutton Park in downtown Palmetto.
Look forward to great seafood and other local fare from some of the best restaurants and vendors in the area, as well as spectacular live music! This year country music star Craig Morgan is the headliner, rocking the stage on Saturday night—but you can also enjoy listening to our very own Attorney David Becker's band, Klick, on Sunday afternoon. Enjoy free admission all weekend, with one ticket off military and first responder's drinks. For the children, there is a free Kid's Zone—thanks to our amazing sponsor, NEXTGEN family magazine.
Car accidents may yield an unfortunate range of injuries—and in many cases not just one. You may feel lucky to have escaped with your life after a car wreck or motorcycle crash, but the repercussions may still be debilitating. While fatalities are sometimes the tragic result of motor vehicle accidents, a wide range of injuries can occur. You may sustain minor wounds such as bruises and contusions or sprains, or more serious issues like broken bones, spinal issues or even paralysis, concussion or traumatic brain injury, facial fractures, amputation, or harm to the soft tissue.
Even if injuries are minor, however, and even if they have healed, you could be in for more pain later due to nerve issues or even serious damage. Complex regional pain syndrome only affects about 200,000 individuals in the US, and while for some patients it is only mild or temporary, for others it can be extremely painful, debilitating, and chronic. Car accidents may be the cause of CRPS in some cases because of the amount of trauma experienced. An arm or leg may have been sprained or broken but assumed to be resolved after a suitable amount of time for healing.
CRPS may not only be extremely surprising to the patient, but doctors may be hard pressed to diagnose it at first, being required to rule out other diseases and conditions since there is no specific test for CRPS. Treatment can be hit and miss too at first, depending on the severity of the pain. The patient may be prescribed something as simple as over-the-counter medications, or they may require opioids, corticosteroids, or numerous other types of treatment. Therapy is often required too, and there is a list of options with CRPS, beginning with conventional physical therapy to help improve mobility.
Along with more alternative therapies like transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) or biofeedback, mirror therapy may be helpful to patients with CRPS. Often effective because it fools the brain into believing the limb is healthy, mirror therapy involves the patient sitting in front of a mirror but moving the opposite limb. Functionality may be improved in some cases, and pain reduced.
In most states, car insurance is a requirement; and usually even if it isn't, responsible motorists end up buying it anyway. If you have bought and sold multiple cars previously, purchasing insurance may seem like a routine task that you try to do as quickly as possible, while spending as little as possible. Before checking off all the required items, writing a check, and going on your way though, take some time to get educated on what you really need. Envision what could happen in the event of a serious accident. Are you going to be sufficiently covered, or is there the possibility you could be left holding the bag financially?
If you have been in a car accident, you may also need help dealing with the other party's insurance company. While they may seem extremely eager to speak with you and resolve your claim, it is rare that they are considering your best interest in any way. Hire a skilled injury attorney from Heintz & Becker to help you get the compensation you deserve, and when adjusters call, refer them directly to your lawyer. Your priority should be on healing and dealing with insurance companies can be stressful. They may request to speak with you and tape record the conversation, request medical documents from you, and even present you with a low-ball settlement—or worse, a major delay or denial.
If you have been in an accident recently, you may find yourself getting a lot of attention from individuals other than your nurses, doctors, and family who are worried about you. And while legal professionals from a firm like Heintz & Becker who do not want to see you left without fair compensation or being taken advantage of will be concerned about you, if lawyers are showing up at the hospital unsolicited to try and 'get your business,' please be aware that their behavior is highly illegal and they are not scrupulous professionals!
It is in your interest though to hire a skilled injury attorney if you have been hurt due to the negligence of others. A car crash is a good example of this type of scenario, where you could potentially be in the hospital with insurance adjusters already calling too, hoping to get you in line for a quick and easy settlement with as little effort as possible. If you are owed damages, do not go it alone! An accident like a car crash may leave you with debilitating injuries that make it impossible to work temporarily or even permanently. You may be dealing with a serious concussion, traumatic brain injury, spinal injury, broken bones or sprains, and more. In such a situation, you require honest, reliable legal assistance. If someone approaches you for representation in an atmosphere like a hospital or other immediate stopping point after an accident, they should be reported immediately to the Florida Bar.
Motorcyclists: More Likely Victims of Road Rage?
Although there are hundreds of thousands of bikes on the road, there is something about motorcycles and their drivers that undeniably grabs the attention of others. Many of us are interested in what model of bike they have chosen, along with checking out their unique protective gear and varying accoutrements. Motorcyclists often have an air of excitement about them that is contagious—along with enviable camaraderie on the roads. You may find yourself drawn in, listening to the rev of the engine, and watching them take off down the highway, carefree in the fresh air.
There are drawbacks to riding a motorcycle, however, and as you are probably aware, safety is at the top of that list. Without the protection of a car weighing four thousand pounds or more, any type of accident could be very serious for a motorcyclist, and cause major injury—or even death. Other factors, such as road rage, can lead to injury and violence on the road, and should be avoided at all cost. But are motorcyclists at greater risk for being confronted with road rage?
Anyone can be a target of road rage, and other motorists often become enraged with each other over traffic issues such as driving too slowly or too fast or they may know each other personally and be chasing each other or preparing to inflict drive-by violence on one party or another. Motorcyclists are an easier target as they are not encapsulated by a metal vehicle and are out in the open where it is easier to start an argument, or in some cases, even attempt to run into them with a vehicle maliciously. These types of incidents are extremely dangerous to everyone involved as well as other motorists too who may have to stop suddenly in the face of an ongoing altercation or may become involved as the issue escalates further.
Most drivers report having driven aggressively in the past, as well as experiencing road rage while driving. If you are a motorcyclist (or motorist—or anyone else traveling on the road), always drive defensively and avoid getting into potentially volatile issues with other drivers by following traffic rules, be courteous, and avoid anyone who seems to be belligerent in traffic. Avoid stress on your own part by giving yourself plenty of time to get from one destination to another, eliminating distraction in the car, and try to make your minutes and hours in the car peaceful ones.
As millions of cars converge on roads and highways each day, it is up to every one of us to give our complete attention to the duty of driving and look out not only for our own safety and that of our passengers, but everyone else around us too. Truck drivers have an even larger task as they are responsible for driving a vehicle that is exponentially heavier than cars (consider that the average car weighs 4,000 pounds and an 18-wheeler may weigh 80,000 pounds). A crash with another truck or a car has the potential to be catastrophic for everyone involved.
Trucking accidents are further intensified when a semi or 18-wheeler (or any size truck) is carrying cargo that may be unsecured, and hazardous. Many of us have had the experience of gravel or small debris falling on our hood while on the road traveling behind a truck, or even having a windshield cracked, but in many cases, items falling out of a truck can cause a serious accident. The trucker may be considered negligent if this happens, along with the loading company, and/or the trucking company, but with the help of an experienced accident attorney from Heintz & Becker, you should receive fair compensation for any damages.
Trucks can wreak havoc on the road otherwise during blowouts, not only causing accidents or pileups as they may begin losing control of their truck, trailer, and load, but also as they leave a trail of large tire debris everywhere. It is up to them to practice extreme diligence in maintaining their trucks and the tires, which sustain a great deal of wear and tear. Unfortunately, like so many other drivers, truckers may also cause accidents due to distracted driving, entertaining themselves over long periods of time by talking on their phones and reading or sending texts, or even surfing the internet or fiddling with other electronics or recreational devices. Truck drivers may also be exhausted after many hours of travel, falling asleep at the wheel or traveling while overly drowsy, or driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
If you or a loved one have been affected by a truck accident injury caused by the negligence of others contact Heintz & Becker today. Our attorneys have helped victims from Bradenton, Sarasota, and all over Florida get compensation for their damages and medical expenses. Call us for a free consultation now at 941-748-2916 or contact us online. We are here to help, and if you cannot come to us, we will come to you.
Did CRPS Kick in After a Car Accident?
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a unique condition affecting around 200,000 people in the US. Unless you or a loved one have suffered from CRPS, you would, fortunately, probably have no idea what it is. Strangely, the potentially debilitating condition usually emerges just after a limb is fractured or sprained in a trauma—such as a car accident. The patient is usually surprised and confused, not to mention extremely disappointed to have what could be a serious physical issue presenting itself just when they thought they were healed from something minor—or at the very least, not long-term and debilitating in any way.
Triggers are usually apparent, as in the case of a car accident and an obvious injury, with CRPS having caused what could only be termed as an 'over-reaction' in so many patients, with the original pain becoming exponentially magnified. For some, CRPS could even be triggered by a blood draw or the most minor of medical procedures—along with other more substantial surgeries, to include amputations. Diagnosis may not be easy in some cases though, and especially since there is not a specific test for the condition. Rather than arriving at a definitive diagnosis due to a positive indication on a test, medical professionals must instead rule out other similar conditions like Lyme disease.
While just figuring out what is wrong initially can be exhausting, greater success in treatment has been noted with early diagnosis. CRPS patients may suffer from so much pain that they have trouble functioning in their daily lives—and along with that, they may become so frightened of experiencing agonizing pain that they are reluctant to walk or move around. This may cause a vicious cycle of muscle loss and even complete atrophy. Patients may experience inflammation, swelling, muscle spasms, and awkward symptoms like dystonia where a hand or foot becomes twisted in a fixed position.
Treatments may include simple relief like over-the-counter medication or more serious pain pills like opioids. Corticosteroids, anticonvulsants, and even antidepressants may be prescribed, along with a wide range of different therapies, some of which are conventional physical therapies—and others which are more alternative but highly effective in some cases.
Traffic accidents continue to rise in Florida, and while two cars or a truck colliding can be catastrophic, a pedestrian may have little chance when facing 4,000 pounds or more of metal coming at them at a relatively high speed. Unfortunately, pedestrian deaths have been at an all-time high, too, and the trend is continuing in a disturbing manner according to recent news stating that Florida harbors nine of twenty of the most dangerous places in the US to be a pedestrian, listing the Bradenton-Sarasota-North Port metro area as number four.
Still ranking as the most dangerous place to travel on foot, Florida has a growing population and continues to be extremely popular with tourists who may not be as familiar with the hazards of walking while on vacation. The west coast was targeted in a recent study from Smart Growth America and the National Complete Streets Coalition. The danger levels in being a pedestrian in an area like Bradenton were measured by the number of fatalities, along with considering how many people live there, and how many commute to work on foot.
The numbers are startling too, showing a 35.7 percent increase in pedestrian deaths from 2008-2017, with almost 50,000 deaths. As the Bradenton Herald points out, this is over 13 people killed per day, or one every hour and 46 minutes!
There were 194 pedestrian fatalities in Bradenton from 2008-2017.
Such fatalities, including those associated with bicyclists, point to poor infrastructure that needs to be improved, along with the continued popularity of SUVs and trucks which pose even more threat to those on foot or on two wheels.
If you or a loved one have been affected by a pedestrian accident injury caused by the negligence of others, contact Heintz & Becker today. Our attorneys have helped victims from Bradenton, Sarasota, and all over Florida get compensation for their damages and medical expenses. Call us for a free consultation now at 941-748-2916 or contact us online. We are here to help, and if you cannot come to us, we will come to you.
Bring the car to a stop and pull over if you can, turning on hazard lights—unless damage to your vehicle has been severe. Take a deep breath and try to regain your balance after a huge surge of adrenaline.
Assess whether you are injured, or whether any of your passengers are. If there is any question at all, medical help and an ambulance should be called immediately for you and those who may be injured in the other vehicle too.
Call the police. Unless the accident was a completely innocuous fender bender, it is important to file a report. This will serve as proof of what happened, and the insurance companies will need a copy.
Speak to the other party and make sure you have as much information as possible from them, to include insurance information, the driver's name and number, driver's license information, plate number, and any other relevant data. This is where your smartphone will come in handy too as you can take pictures of the entire crash scene. Photograph both cars, any intersection or relevant street area, damage, and evident injuries to yourself.
Speak to anyone in the vicinity who witnessed the accident and compile as much contact information as possible at the scene; after all, that is probably the only time you will see them again, unless there is a court hearing.
Adjusters will probably begin calling you very quickly—and especially if you were struck by a negligent party who has caused you harm. Always remember that the insurance company is not your friend, no matter how charming the insurance adjuster may be, and all calls should be referred to your injury attorney.


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It has never been explained why Encina does not sag at that end, like an excursion steamer on the side toward a boat race.
He may also have been influenced by Encina, most of whose work had already appeared.
It is written in the manner of Encina, with less spontaneity, but with a sombre force to which Encina scarcely attained.
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The Justice Department is holding a press conference about the wave of suspicious packages that have been sent to political enemies of President Trump this week. A suspect has been arrested. Watch the remarks live.
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The Trump administration has reversed a years-long decline in immigration arrests in Ohio and Michigan, sweeping up people previously considered lower priority for deportation, according to government figures and interviews with attorneys.
The Trump Administration is touting a new report that shows a decrease in greenhouse gas emissions nationwide. But Ohio environmental advocates say the celebration will be short-lived because of President Donald Trump's new policies.


This is available Memorial day till Labor day as a seasonal rental at $ 15,500 for the summer. Historical Charmer great location easy in and out of town. Walk to town or the harbor. This vacation rental offers 2 off street parking spots, with private entrance and use of front porch and patio area. This 2nd floor unit has a vaulted ceiling and sunny Living area, 2 bedrooms and potentially there is an office that could be guest area . Eat in kitchen full bath and laundry in the unit. Owner will consider a July and or Aug rental. Includes all utilities and cable and internet. Worry free and fun living just bring your suitcase.
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The Ice Cloud platform was developed by Van Zyl and Pritchard who partnered with Sandulela to take the product to market. Ice-Cloud prepaid on demand is the ultimate solution for prepaid retailers. It is a fully automated system that directly connects the retail sales outlet with the Network/Dealer platform. It effects the PIN delivery transaction through GPRS (general packet radio) at the lowest cost achievable in an unwired environment or at ZERO marginal cost in a wired environment (www). Output devices that can be used on the Ice-Cloud system include: Integrated GPRS POS with screen, keypad and high-speed thermal printer; JAVA/GPRS cellphone or PC with GPRS modem or permanent Internet connection.
The Ice-Cloud prepaid logistics and distribution point of sale solution is the cellular industry's premier distribution solution. Completely web-based, Ice-Cloud provides real-time cellular POS and CRM capabilities with tracking features for SIMs/IMEIs; accounting features and other various features, designed to help cellular retailers, prepaid electricity vendors, wholesalers, and CRM agents better manage their businesses. Information relating to each transaction is accounted for by the system down to the level of voucher type, value, code, salesperson, time, date and POS device and all this info is available on-line. Ice-Cloud prepaid on demand does not require an investment in prepaid card inventory by the retailer. All PIN purchases are "on demand" and processed right then and there at the point of sale. Retailers simply buy what they sell – period. No more excess cards. No more having too many of an unpopular prepaid card.
Wiredloop (Pty) Ltd
Commencing business in 2005 as a virtual electronic voucher distribution company in partnership with Vodacom, Wiredloop is focused on the deployment of mobile GSM point of sale terminals in previously disadvantaged areas where there are Community Payphone shops being operated by Vodacom. These POS terminals provide such services as prepaid airtime sales for the three GSM network providers Vodacom, MTN, Cell-C and the fixed line operator Telkom. Wiredloop also provides retail facilities for prepaid electricity and banking facilities.
Sandulela Technology (Pty) Ltd
Sandulela Technology was founded by Sandulela Telecom International (Pty) Ltd and Van Zyl and Pritchard (Pty) Ltd who developed the Ice-Cloud virtual distribution and logistics platform. This partnership holds the sole and exclusive distribution rights for the Linudix LMT3000s mobile GPRS point of sale terminal for Africa and surrounding islands. This terminal, which runs Ice-Cloud is used primarily for virtual airtime and electricity voucher vending and electronic payments.
Sandulela Telecommunications Lesotho (Pty) Ltd
Established in 2003 as a payphone distribution and management company for Vodacom Lesotho, Sandulela Lesotho recognized a gap in the payphone market in Lesotho as a tool for universal telephony access. It entered into a partnership model with Vodacom Lesotho with the view to deploying and managing payphones on behalf of the network as a strategy for rapid but managed growth. To date, Sandulela Lesotho has deployed and is managing over 500 public cellular payphones centres throughout Lesotho and has recently been licensed as a full service commercial super dealer responsible for all forms of distribution including payphones, prepaid and postpaid SIM cards and airtime distribution for Vodacom Lesotho.
Sandulela Telecom Botswana
Sandulela Telecom Botswana is a distributor (retail and wholesale) of prepaid SIM cards and virtual airtime for Mascom Wireless, Orange and BTC in the Botswana market. The company is also involved in prepaid electricity distribution with Botswana Power Corporation.
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Ababa is a joint venture operation between The Factory (Pty) Ltd, an e-commerce and internet solutions company and Sandulela Telecom International. Ababa acts as a solutions provider in the areas of merchant services, providing electronic funds transfer solutions for credit and debit card payments through a mobile point of sale terminal as a replacement to the fixed terminal currently in use. Ababa is also a license Wireless Application Service Provider.
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The grouping of record-pairs to determine which administrative records belong to the same individual is an important process in record linkage. A variety of grouping methods are used but the relative benefits of each are unknown. We evaluate a number of grouping methods against the traditional merge based clustering approach using large scale administrative data.
The research aimed to both describe current grouping techniques used for record linkage, and to evaluate the most appropriate grouping method for specific circumstances. A range of grouping strategies were applied to three datasets with known truth sets. Conditions were simulated to appropriately investigate one-to-one, many-to-one and ongoing linkage scenarios.
Results suggest alternate grouping methods will yield large benefits in linkage quality, especially when the quality of the underlying repository is high. Stepwise grouping methods were clearly superior for one-to-one linkage. There appeared little difference in linkage quality between many-to-one grouping approaches. The most appropriate techniques for ongoing linkage depended on the quality of the population spine and the underlying dataset.
These results demonstrate the large effect that the choice of grouping strategy can have on overall linkage quality. Ongoing linkages to high quality population spines provide large improvements in linkage quality compared to merge based linkages. Procuring or developing such a population spine will provide high linkage quality at far lower cost than current methods for improving linkage quality. By improving linkage quality at low cost, this resource can be further utilised by health researchers.


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Q: Deserializing xml usind django REST when field names do not match How do you deserialize an xml file into a django model, when the xml field names do not match the model field names?
Here is an example XML file:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<MaterialLot xmlns="http://www.wbf.org/xml/B2MML-V0401">
    <ID>B0000</ID>
    <StorageLocation>Box 1</StorageLocation>
</MaterialLot>

Here is the django model:
class MaterialLot(models.Model):
    material_lot_id = models.CharField(max_length=MAX_LEN_ID, unique=True)
    storage_location = models.CharField(max_length=MAX_LEN_LOC, blank=True)

And here is the serializer built using the django_rest framework:
class MaterialLotSerializer(serializers.HyperlinkedModelSerializer):
    class Meta:
        model = MaterialLot
        fields = ('material_lot_id', 'storage_location')

The problem:
I can not create a MaterialLot model field called 'ID' as ID is reserved for the model primary key. Hence, I need to map the XML 'ID' field to the 'material_lot_id' MaterialLot model field.
Ultimately, I want to read data from an XML file, and save the data in a django model:
with open(file_path, 'r') as f:
    xmlstring = f.read()

stream = BytesIO(xmlstring)
data = XMLParser().parse(stream)
serializer = MaterialLotSerializer(data=data)
serializer.is_valid()
serializer.save()

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Hogmanay je riječ iz škotskog jezika koja označava posljednji dan godine, Silvestrovo, ali u škotskoj kulturi i tradiciji označava i proslavu Nove godine. Ponekada se pojam odnosi i na razdoblje između Silvestrova i 2. siječnja, tijekom kojega se prema škotskoj narodnoj predaji i ostavštini puna tri dana slavi dolazak Nove godine i iskazuje zahvalnost za sve dobro u prethodnoj godini. Stoga Homanay nije samo puka proslava novogodišnjeg blagdana, već društveni događaj koji zauzima vrlo važno mjesto u škotskoj kulturi i načinu života.

Podrijetlo Hogmanaya je nejasno, ali najstariji dokazi i pisani zapisi upućuju da se prvi put slavio za vrijeme provala Normana i Gala u 10. i 11. stoljeću. Na Hogmanaya je uobičajeno darivanje poklonima i posjećivanje uže obitelji, prijatelja i susjeda. Prilikom posjećivanja u Novoj godini, velika se pozornost pridodaje prvom ulazniku u kuću, koji je tom prilikom dužan blagosloviti kuću, pozdraviti sve ukućane i zapjevati božićnu pjesmu, u skladu sa škotskim katoličkim naslijeđem.

Sama riječ ima jako puno istoznačnica nejasnoga korijena i podrijetla, pa je i etimološki vrlo malo opisana. Prva jezična rasprava objavljena 1693. u Škotskom prezbiterijanskom rječoslovu upućuje na značenjsku sličnost sa starogrčkom riječi agía mína (αγία μήνα), koja označava sveti mjesec. Ta rasprava pokrenula je brojne rasprave u škotskim i britanskim jezikoslovnim krugovima, a kao posljedica razvile su se tri teorije o podrijetlu riječi: francuska, normanska i galska, od kojih je prva teorija, prema kojoj riječ dolazi iz francuskog jezika, najviše prihvaćena.

Sama proslava novoga doba na području Škotske korijene ima iz ranoga 8. stoljeća, iz raskošnih proslava zimskog suncostaja, koji je označavao početak zimskog razdoblja i početak novog kružnog godišnjeg ciklusa. Takav običaj prvi su štovali Staronordijci, skupina germanskih plemena na području Sjeverne i Zapadne Europe koji su govorili staronordijskim jezikom. Istodobno su sličan običaj imali i Gali u francuskoj Bretagni i Normandiji, kao i Briti na području zapadne Engleske i Velšani. I Vikinzi su slavili tzv. Yule, koji je kasnije uklopljen i u kršćansku blagdansku tradiciju kao Dvanaestodnevnica, odnosno božićno vrijeme unutar crkvene (liturgijske) godine. Običaj je bio zatiran za vrijeme reformacije, jer zbog svoje katoličke podloge bio smatran "papističkim", iako je korijene imao u starogermanskoj tradiciji.

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Vanjske poveznice
 Edingburški Hogmanay - službene stranice
 Hogmanay.net
 Britanski novinarski arhiv, Podrijetlo, povijest i tradicija Hogmanaya, 31. prosinca 2012.
 Youtube.com, Videozapis s prikazom novogodišnjih krijesova Hogmanaya, 31. prosinca 2015.

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Q: versioning serialization in c# when using iserializable interface I have a base class FDObjectBase which inherits from ContentControl, ISerializable, INotifyPropertyChanged. Now this class gets de-serialized  using the below code logic
public FDObjectBase(SerializationInfo info, StreamingContext context) : this()
{
   Left = (double)info.GetValue("Left", typeof(double));
    Top = (double)info.GetValue("Top", typeof(double));
    Height = (double)info.GetValue("Height", typeof(double));
    Width = (double)info.GetValue("Width", typeof(double));
    DesignObjectID = (int)info.GetValue("DesignObjectID", typeof(int));
    ShapeType = (int)info.GetValue("ShapeType", typeof(int));
    Angle = (double)info.GetValue("Angle", typeof(double));
    try
    {
        ObjectType = (ObjectType)info.GetValue("ObjectType", typeof(ObjectType));
        //this.ToolTip = ObjectType.ToString();
    }
    catch { }

    OnDeserialized(new EventArgs());
    //DataObject = (DesignData)info.GetValue("DataObject", typeof(DesignData));
    //this.ToolTip = DataObject.Name + " (" + DataObject.ObjectType.ToString().ToLower() + ")";

}

This works fine in the application however the issue is that i want the de-serialization process to be backward compatible since as per the requirement changes to the this class must not break the de-serialized data which is stored in the database.
The solution which i found for this is to add the  [OptionalField] attribute to all the new fields which are added to this class however this has not worked out for me. I am still getting the same exception when i add a new field this class (After adding the new field the deserialization does not happen and the below exception is thrown)
System.Reflection.TargetInvocationException was caught
  Message=Exception has been thrown by the target of an invocation.
  Source=mscorlib
  StackTrace:
       at System.RuntimeMethodHandle._SerializationInvoke(IRuntimeMethodInfo method, Object target, SignatureStruct& declaringTypeSig, SerializationInfo info, StreamingContext context)
       at System.Runtime.Serialization.ObjectManager.CompleteISerializableObject(Object obj, SerializationInfo info, StreamingContext context)
       at System.Runtime.Serialization.ObjectManager.FixupSpecialObject(ObjectHolder holder)
       at System.Runtime.Serialization.ObjectManager.DoFixups()
       at System.Runtime.Serialization.Formatters.Binary.ObjectReader.Deserialize(HeaderHandler handler, __BinaryParser serParser, Boolean fCheck, Boolean isCrossAppDomain, IMethodCallMessage methodCallMessage)
       at System.Runtime.Serialization.Formatters.Binary.BinaryFormatter.Deserialize(Stream serializationStream, HeaderHandler handler, Boolean fCheck, Boolean isCrossAppDomain, IMethodCallMessage methodCallMessage)
       at System.Runtime.Serialization.Formatters.Binary.BinaryFormatter.Deserialize(Stream serializationStream)
       at .SeatManagement.Client.Helpers.Generics.Deserialize[T](String data) in Generics.cs:line 117
  InnerException: System.Runtime.Serialization.SerializationException
       Message=Member 'Test' was not found.
       Source=mscorlib

So i am looking for any suggestions which are in the direction of versioning serialization c# when using iserializable interface so that it does not break even when we add new fields to the class. Thanks in advance for your help.

A: Finally i have found a solution to this .. however it does not use the out of the box features which are provided by  System.Runtime.Serialization.
I have added a property version on my base class
private static int VERSION_NUMBER = 1;

which gets serialized along with the other design properties as below.
public void GetObjectData(SerializationInfo info, StreamingContext context)
{
    info.AddValue("Version", VERSION_NUMBER);
    //First Version properties
    info.AddValue("Left", Left);
    info.AddValue("Top", Top);
    info.AddValue("Height", Height);
    info.AddValue("Width", Width);
    info.AddValue("DesignObjectID", DesignObjectID);
    info.AddValue("ShapeType", ShapeType);
    info.AddValue("ObjectType", ObjectType.GetIntValue());
    info.AddValue("Angle", Angle);
    //Second Version Properties
}

Now when i deserialize the string i check the version which is stored in the deserialized string
public FDObjectBase(SerializationInfo info, StreamingContext context) : this()
{
    int version = Generics.GetSerializedValue<int>(info, "Version");

    if (version >= 1)
    {
        Left = (double)info.GetValue("Left", typeof(double));
        Top = (double)info.GetValue("Top", typeof(double));
        Height = (double)info.GetValue("Height", typeof(double));
        Width = (double)info.GetValue("Width", typeof(double));
        DesignObjectID = (int)info.GetValue("DesignObjectID", typeof(int));
        ShapeType = (int)info.GetValue("ShapeType", typeof(int));
        Angle = (double)info.GetValue("Angle", typeof(double));
        ObjectType = ((int)info.GetValue("ObjectType", typeof(int))).GetEnumValue<ObjectType>();
    }
    if (version >= 2)
    {
        //Add newly added properties for this version
    }
    else {
        //Add default values for new properties for this version
    }

    OnDeserialized(new EventArgs());

}

So now when i add a new property which was not deserialized earlier i just increment the version and add the new properties under the second if statement. This way the information which is stored in the DB is always backward compatible.
It might not be the best solution but it works perfectly for me.


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SECMOL – The bright sunshine in the cold desert
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Jul102019 by Obuli Chandran1 Comment
The land of passes
Visiting Ladakh has been on my mind for many years. As I grew up, the reasons for the visit changed, but the destination did not. Reasons ranged from wanting to see snow, experiencing snowfall to visiting higher altitude places to seeing glacial melt rivers. Also, it has been my recent obsession chasing the darkest locations in the country to glimpse of the breathtaking view of the Milkyway Galaxy. And finally, of course, visiting an alternate school founded by Mr Sonam Wangchok: SECMOL – Student's Educational and Cultural Movement Of Ladakh.
My wife Priyanka, a wildlife researcher, and I arrived at Leh on the early morning hours of 11th June 2019. The temperature was 7 degrees celsius outside. The elevation of Leh from mean sea level is about 3500 meters (nearly 11200 feet). The first day was mostly spent at the villa where we stayed. The struggle before we got acclimatized was real. The actual plan of heading to Nubra Valley on the second day was delayed by a day because of this struggle. Fortunately for us, we had one more day at Leh. We decided to make the best use of this delay. We planned to visit SECMOL that day.
A school for 'idiots'
After a short visit to Hemis Monastery in the morning hours, we headed to SECMOL post lunch. We entered the premises, and there was no one in sight for us to get in touch. But the place pulled us in. As we slowly walked, we could see a couple of girls running and playing around. We reached out to them, and they helped us get in touch with Mr Kunchok, who would eventually show us around the school. We headed to the reception with Kunchok. He told us that free visiting hours are from morning 10 am to 1 pm. Post lunch it is chargeable at 300 rupees per person and asked us if we would be interested. Before he could finish asking we both said YES in unison. He briefed about when the school was founded and played a video by the founder Mr Sonam Wanchok.
Kunchok with one of the structures built by alumni of the school Stanzin Phuntsog and Norphal.
As Mr Kunchok was explaining, the school was founded primarily to give a platform to traditional school defined 'idiots', for the ones who are deemed useless by society. And as expected the eligibility criteria to get into this school is that a kid should have failed in his 10th grade. In fact, he shared the stories where there are kids who have failed in their 10th grade more than 3 times, and after having joined and completed courses at SECMOL have become successful in life. One of the kids who had failed 5 times in 10th grade eventually became the minister for education at Ladakh hill council at the age of 27. The philosophy of the school was this: 3 Hs – Head, Heart and Hand. A bright Head, A kind Heart and A skilful Hand! And the school in every way is able to fulfil this! Both of us could already feel the positivity of the place even before we got out of the reception to actually see the school.
The source of power for the school
Ice hockey in the cold desert
The school lay amidst the mountains and the view of the region from every direction was mesmerising. There was no external source of power to the school. The entire school was solar powered. There are 3 solar panels that source power from the Sun. Little further from here, there lies a big patch of open ground. Looked just like a big playground. But it turned out that it was an ICE HOCKEY ground. Kunchok say by winter there would be snowfall and temperatures go as low as minus 20 degree Celsius and the water remains frozen, a fertile condition to place ice hockey. But where does the water come from? He said there would be months of preparation, which would involve bringing water and filling within the preset perimeter of the ground. Students would pour water by around 8 pm in the night, 12 am in the morning and again at 3 am in the morning for weeks together. For the first few weeks, the land just keeps soaking in water, until a point where the water starts showing up on the surface. With subfreezing temperatures, the water freezes over the land.
The not so obvious 'Ice Hockey' ground that gets transformed during winter.
This is sheer hard work. When asked why all these sleepless nights to eventually play ice hockey, he said ice hockey to Ladakh is like what cricket is to rest of India. It is their passion. And the school primarily focused on women's ice hockey. There was a time when the team from SECMOL tried to propose introducing national women's ice hockey team. The sheer determination and the passion for the game eventually made women's ice hockey a real thing in Ladakh. Today there is a national ice hockey team in India and nearly half of the players are from SECMOL.
The story was indeed inspiring, and with a feeling fresh in our hearts we visited girls hostel. The architecture of the hostels (both girls and boys) focused primarily on keeping the insides always at a constant temperature of around 15 degree Celsius. The walls were thick, with double glass windows. During winters they roll down thick plastic sheets at a slope and nail it to the ground. The sheet aids in acting like a greenhouse keeping the insides of the building warm. The windows are positioned in such a way to receive a lot of sunlight. Yes, there was a science application everywhere.
Experiencing democracy
The library is accessible 24×7 and all 365-days a year. The book collection is diverse, and a lot of people donate books to the library every year. The library student book entry log, maintenance and all other related works are done by the students themselves. In fact, every aspect of the school is run by the students. To encourage entrepreneurship or to explain trade in general, there is a small store run by students, and the finances are managed by them. All students get to work on everything from farming to maintaining library to running the store to maintaining solar panels and more, on a rotational basis, and they will have to present on their experiences on whatever they have done. The entire school is run with democratically elected parliament with students being the members and holding different portfolios.
Sustainability is more of a need than a choice
Dry toilets with rooms below where excreta gets composted
There are only dry toilets. Human excreta are collected in rooms below, and are covered with sawdust, and when enough time passes they are composted. This is later used as manure for the farm. Water availability is always a challenge and such techniques are extremely sustainable. The school strives to be completely self-sustainable and has received several awards and recognition within the country and across the world.
Farming land maintained by students
Across the campus, we were able to find quite a lot of varieties of trees and plants, primarily, apricot trees! Farming is done by the students, and this ensures the necessary food supplies for the school. Of course, there are a few items that come from outside. The food is vegetarian. Very cold temperatures increase the shelf life of the food. During winter the subfreezing temperatures make it impossible to farm, but the harvest during summer and spring are stocked in natural cold storage for consumption. We, in fact, visited the place where food was being stored.
Reflections on my thoughts
By this time, the sun was shining brightly, and the sky was crystal clear. I couldn't help but think that this could be an ideal place for stargazing. We headed back to the reception to sign off and give written feedback. We were very curious to know if we could volunteer there. Kunchok said there are several volunteers who come every year, and it can be applied for through their website. There are several categories of volunteers that can be found on the website. We are seriously thinking about it!
As we were travelling back to Leh in our cab, a thought that was long wandering in the depths of my mind swam up to the surface. The thought that learning science is an important life skill not just for kids, but everyone. And in a place like Ladakh, where the environment is harsh, natural resources like water are scarce and depleting, understanding and applying science and technology can be a saviour to the entire community, the region's natural resources and several other species including the ones that are endemic to the region. Effects of climate change were evident in Ladakh, where the glaciers are melting at a dangerously faster rate, it is only accelerating further. This is true regardless of where we are. My city Coimbatore has got several issues, like water scarcity, that can only be solved by scientific solutions. As the thought was feeding enough into mind I was inspired and determined to contribute in whatever way I could. I couldn't wait to get back to Coimbatore and share my experiences with my students and others.
There were several other experiences that Ladakh offered us, but the visit to SECMOL would always be unique and inspiring. It was an experience wherein several thoughts and idea ricocheted in our minds. We left the place both happy and sad, happy for having been there, but sad for not being able to spend more time! By reading this, you may get some idea or feel as what this school is about, but to truly experience it, you will have to visit the place! We are already planning to visit it again!
PRASHANTH AR
You indulged me in the sustainable thought process of SECMOL. I would love to volunteer..!!


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Bohemian Switzerland Day Trips & Tours from Prague - TourScanner
Bohemian Switzerland
Prague offers visitors an abundance of big-city charm and medieval architecture, but there's plenty more on offer in the Czech Republic. One of those places on the must-see list is Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland National Park, which is just a 90-minute drive from Prague. Its short distance means that day trips from Prague to Bohemian Switzerland are particularly popular with tourists and locals alike.
If you're looking for an alternative to the atmosphere of an urban city, Bohemian Switzerland National Park might just be the answer. It's a million miles away from Prague in terms of look and feel. There's no sign of city life here - instead, you'll find towering cliffs, roaming farmland, rock formations and quaint villages that offer an escape from the always-on-the-go-lifestyle.
How to get to Bohemian Switzerland from Prague, and how long does it take?
There are several ways to get to Bohemian Switzerland from Prague.
Car - Journey times take around 90 minutes by car, with a distance of 125km between Prague and Bohemian Switzerland.
Train - There is a train service from Prague, which stops at Decin. From Decin, you need to take a transfer to Hrensko, which is at the beginning of the national park. The train takes around 90 minutes.
Tours - Tour operators provide transport, either from your hotel or a pre-agreed pick-up point in Prague. This way, you don't need to worry about getting to Bohemian Switzerland by yourself.
How much do day trips from Prague to Bohemian cost?
Many tours will be labelled as "Bohemian Switzerland" and "Saxon Switzerland" day trips. This is because the national park covers both the Czech Republic and Germany and, contrary to popular belief, none of Switzerland. There are two primary tour types to Bohemian Switzerland, group tours and private tours.
Group tours - Most group tours include a guide and a visit to Bohemian Switzerland's popular attractions, such as Pravcicka Gate and Bastei Bridge. Pick-up and drop-off are included, with journeys taking around 10-12 hours. Prices start from about €150 per person.
Private tours - Ideal if you want a more personal experience or have your own small group. Private tours start from around €500, with a maximum of 6 people per tour. If you're visiting as a group of 6, the price works at approximately €83 per person. If it's just 2 people, then expect to pay around €250 each.
What are the best places to see on day trips from Prague to Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland?
Pravcicka Gate
Many day trips from Prague to Bohemian Switzerland include a hike to Pravcicka Gate, where you will see the largest natural arch in Europe and second-largest in the world. Once you're at the gate, set your eyes on majestical sights such as the sprawling woodland that surrounds the Pravcicka.
Bohemian Switzerland continues into Germany, where it's also known as Saxon Switzerland. It's here where those on day trips from Prague to Bohemian Switzerland will find Bastei, which features a sandstone bridge overlooking the cliffs. The bridge leads to an 11th-century castle called Neurathen, and there are sweeping views on offer at its entrance.
Tisa Rock Labyrinth
Not technically part of the Bohemian Switzerland National Park, but located close enough to make it on the list. Found near the village of Tisa, the rock forms towers, gorges, caves and squares - to the point where it feels like a city entirely made from rocks has been erected. Mountain climbers are particularly fond of the Tisa Rock Labyrinth, yet it can still be explored without any climbs.
Gorges of Kamenice
The Gorges of Kamenice represent an opportunity to view gorges created by the Kamenice river. The hiking trail along the river will take you to a set of canyons: Wild Gorge, where the surrounding nature is wild and untouched, and Edmund Gorge, otherwise known as Silent Gorge, thanks to the tranquil silence on offer where it lies.
Elbe Canyon
The largest sandstone canyon in Europe, Elbe Canyon lies between the cities of Decin and Hrenski. It's a favourite with hikers, cyclists and those who enjoy boat trips - with views on offer that include Dresden in Germany. Belvedér is the most well-known viewpoint with its panoramas of the river and canyon. Previously, it was a concert venue for the local aristocracy.
Kirnitzsch Tramway
The Kirnitzsch Tramway stretches 8 kilometres long and has been a transport method for visitors to the national park as far back as 1898. On the way, it passes the Kirnitzsch valley and features many scenic sights. From dominating cliffs to bright green valleys, The Kirnitzsch Tramway really does epitomise taking "the scenic route".
Narnia filming sites
Movie buffs will be keen to explore parts of Bohemian Switzerland National Park, thanks to it being the location for some of the hit Narnia films. Locals even refer to the park as "the Land of Narnia". Tisa Rocks, Pravcicka Gate, and Bastei Bridge were all locations where The Chronicles of Narnia was filmed.
Saunstejn Castle
A rock castle near the Vysoka Lípa in Bohemian Switzerland, Saunstejn Castle is popular with those on day trips from Prague. It was built in the 14th century to protect the Old Bohemian Road, which was a trade route between Bohemia and Lusatia. Today, only a few ruins remain from the castle. Visitors can still see the foundations of the wooden superstructure and several rooms of the castle.
Mariina Skala
Mariina Skala, otherwise known as Mary's Rock, is a 428 m rocky hill near the village of Jetrichovice. It's one of the best viewpoints in the park, which makes Mary's Rock a common stop during an excursion from Prague to Bohemian Switzerland. A photographer's dream, make sure to take plenty of snaps of the views from the rock, which includes nearby forests and far away mountains.
When is the best time to visit Bohemian Switzerland?
The best time to visit Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland on a day trip from Prague depends on your preference.
Autumn is full of colour, with the leaves on trees turning into a rich, golden brown; the winter offers stunning sights in the form of snow-capped mountains. Wintertime is much colder, with the temperature known to go into minus in January and February. The summer is also a great time to visit, thanks to it being hiking season and the chance to see the lush greens of the forests.
Expect to do a good amount of walking during your day trip from Prague to Bohemian Switzerland.
As a result of lots of walking, it's a good idea to wear appropriate footwear.
You don't need to bring a packed lunch, as there are many cafes and places to eat along the way
Bring a good camera - you will want to take plenty of photos
If you've booked a tour, your guide will take you to the best landmarks.
Best Places to Visit in Prague
Prague CastleOld TownAstronomical ClockJewish Quarter
Tours and Things to do in Prague
Boat ToursWalking ToursDinnerBeer TastingsBike Tours
Best Day Trips from Prague
Terezin Concentration CampKutna HoraCesky KrumlovKarlovy VaryBohemian Switzerland


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Anorak News | Biased BBC presents murderous attack in Tel Aviv as anti-gay hate crime
Biased BBC presents murderous attack in Tel Aviv as anti-gay hate crime
by Anorak | 2nd, January 2016
The BBC has been reporting on the murderous attack at the Simta Bar on Dizengoff Street Tel Aviv, Israel. Two men are dead. Four more are badly injured.
Kevin Connolly, BBC News, Jerusalem, reports:
There has been speculation that if the bar was popular with the gay community, it may have been a hate crime. It remains a possibility that there was some kind of link to organised crime. But until the perpetrator is captured, it is not clear what the motive may have been.
Why speculate, then? And if you are going to speculate, why stop there?
YNet News takes different line:
The terrorist is an Israeli Arab man who has expressed support for ISIS in the past. The bag he left behind in the nearby shop contained a Quran. The attacker is a 31-year-old resident of Ar'ara, and was once sentenced to five years in prison for attempting to steal an IDF soldier's weapon. He attacked the soldier at the Karkur junction, hitting him and attempting to grab the soldier's M-16 rifle. In the end, the soldier, who later required hospitalization, managed to overcome the attacker and caused him to flee the scene.
The attacker was arrested the next day, assaulting a policeman in the process. He was diagnosed with mental problems… He apparently developed a drug and alcohol habit starting at a young age. The attacker also has a past of drug offenses. He was arrested in 2005 after selling 1.1 kilograms of cocaine to an undercover policeman for NIS 16,500. He was sentenced to treatment in a facility under house-arrest conditions.
When is a hate crime not a hate crime?
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South Dakota food heritage is theme for annual history conference
Editor's Note: This rattlesnake sandwich stand from the 1950s was found in western South Dakota. (Photo courtesy of the South Dakota State Historical Society-Archives)
South Dakota food traditions will be the focus of this year's history conference hosted by the South Dakota State Historical Society. The conference is April 29-30 at the Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center in Pierre.
The theme of the conference is "Everyone Eats: South Dakota's Food Heritage."
"We will be examining the way we value and appreciate our local, regional and national foodways, and what those traditions say about us," said Jay Smith, director of the museum of the State Historical Society at the Cultural Heritage Center in Pierre and conference organizer.
"Whether sitting down to a family dinner, slicing into fruit kuchen or grilling fresh-caught walleye by the river, it is certain that everyone eats!" said Jay D. Vogt, director of the State Historical Society. "This conference is a great opportunity to come and learn about South Dakota's food traditions and practices."
The conference moderator will be Dr. Brad Tennant, professor of history at Presentation College in Aberdeen and president of the board of trustees of the State Historical Society.
Friday's keynote speaker is Susan Evans McClure, director of Smithsonian Food History Programs at the National Museum of American History, discussing "Food at the Nation's History Museum." McClure oversees the creation, planning and production of programs that explore the complexity of American history through our experiences with food and agriculture.
Other Friday speakers include Ken Stewart with the State Historical Society-Archives talking about breweries in South Dakota, South Dakota Magazine editor and state legislator Bernie Hunhoff talking about restaurants in South Dakota, Catherine Lambrecht speaking about heirloom recipes and Gwen Shock Cowherd discussing Germans from Russia foodways and traditions. Lambrecht is the founder of the Greater Midwest Foodways Alliance, and Cowherd is a South Dakota native who now writes about foodways and recipe books.
A Friday evening reception will be held for conference attendees at the Cultural Heritage Center.
Saturday's program promises to be an interesting and fun journey through South Dakota, Smith said, beginning with Sara Uthoff's presentation entitled "In the Pioneer Kitchen with Laura" in reference to Laura Ingalls Wilder. Uthoff, a respected authority on Wilder, is a reference librarian at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and director of the Oxford, Iowa, Public Library.
Other Saturday sessions include Jerome Kills Small, an Oglala Lakota from the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and former University of South Dakota instructor, discussing "Harvesting Foods and Medicines in the Siouan Homelands"; and Kevin Gansz, curator of education at the Old Courthouse Museum and Pettigrew House Museum in Sioux Falls, who will make a presentation about "Cruisin' Cuisine: The Drive-Ins of Sioux Falls."
Concluding Saturday's presentations will be Dr. Howard Bonnemann, a faculty member of the Dairy Science program at South Dakota State University, who will speak about "Ice Cream in South Dakota: An SDSU Perspective."
"We anticipate that conference attendees will have an opportunity to sample SDSU ice cream at some point during the conference," Smith said.
Results of the annual State Historical Society board of trustee election will be released at Friday's luncheon, and the Governor's Awards for History winners will be announced at a luncheon on Saturday.
The conference offers teachers the opportunity to earn 11 contact hours from the State Department of Education.
For more information, call (605) 773-6000 or visit history.sd.gov and click on the history conference link. The early registration deadline is April 8.


Increased adhesion between neutral lipid bilayers: interbilayer bridges formed by tannic acid.
Tannic acid (TA) is a naturally occurring polyphenolic compound that aggregates membranes and neutral phosolipid vesicles and precipitates many proteins. This study analyzes TA binding to lipid membranes and the ensuing aggregation. The optical density of dispersions of phosphatidylcholine (PC) vesicles increased upon the addition of TA and electron micrographs showed that TA caused the vesicles to aggregate and form stacks of tightly packed disks. Solution calorimetry showed that TA bound to PC bilayers with a molar binding enthalpy of -8.3 kcal/mol and zeta potential measurements revealed that TA imparted a small negative charge to PC vesicles. Monolayer studies showed that TA bound to PC with a dissociation constant of 1.5 microM and reduced the dipole potential by up to 250 mV. Both the increase in optical density and decrease in dipole potential produced by TA could be reversed by the addition of polyvinylpyrrolidone, a compound that chelates TA by providing H-bond acceptor groups. NMR, micropipette aspiration, and x-ray diffraction experiments showed that TA incorporated into liquid crystalline PC membranes, increasing the area per lipid molecule and decreasing the bilayer thickness by 2 to 4%. 2H-NMR quadrupole splitting measurements also showed that TA associated with a PC molecule for times much less than 10(-4) s. In gel phase bilayers, TA caused the hydrocarbon chains from apposing monolayers to fully interdigitate. X-ray diffraction measurements of both gel and liquid crystalline dispersions showed that TA, at a critical concentration of about 1 mM, reduced the fluid spacing between adjacent bilayers by 8-10 A. These data place severe constraints on how TA can pack between adjacent bilayers and cause vesicles to adhere. We conclude that TA promotes vesicle aggregation by reducing the fluid spacing between bilayers by the formation of transient interbilayer bridges by inserting its digallic acid residues into the interfacial regions of adjacent bilayers and spanning the interbilayer space.


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K. Green, F 15 4 2/4 .500 0/0 .000 0/2 .000 1 1 2 0 0 0 1 1
K. Wynn, G 7 4 2/3 .667 0/0 .000 0/0 .000 4 0 4 0 0 0 1 0
B. Miles, G 31 2 1/3 .333 0/1 .000 0/0 .000 0 2 2 1 0 0 0 2
S. Puckett, G 25 2 1/4 .250 0/2 .000 0/0 .000 2 0 2 2 1 0 0 2
J. Walker, G 23 0 0/8 .000 0/5 .000 0/2 .000 0 4 4 0 2 1 2 3
T. Darby, G 14 0 0/1 .000 0/1 .000 0/0 .000 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 0
K. Striplin, F 2 0 0/1 .000 0/0 .000 0/0 .000 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0
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9:24 T. Key made Layup. Assisted by J. Horston. 0 2
8:32 B. Mununga made Layup. 2 2
8:19 A. Dye made Jumper. Assisted by J. Horston. 2 4
7:37 E. Tsineke made Free Throw. 3 4
4:37 E. Tsineke made Jumper. 6 4
3:38 T. Key made Layup. Assisted by B. Miles. 6 6
2:52 T. Key made Free Throw. 6 7
1:40 K. Wynn made Layup. 6 10
1:03 K. Green made Layup. Assisted by S. Puckett. 6 12
0:13 M. Alvarez made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by E. Tsineke. 9 12
9:41 J. Horston made Layup. 9 14
9:23 E. Tsineke made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by E. Pinzan. 12 14
7:37 J. Horston made Layup. 12 16
5:52 D. Mendjiadeu Fankam made Free Throw. 13 16
5:17 M. Alvarez made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by A. Wilson. 16 16
3:05 C. Bermejo made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by E. Pinzan. 19 18
2:40 S. Harvey made Three Point Jumper. 22 18
1:49 S. Harvey made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by C. Bermejo. 25 18
0:51 E. Tsineke made Jumper. 27 18
0:36 K. Wynn made Layup. 27 20
9:39 A. Dye made Layup. Assisted by S. Puckett. 27 22
8:39 E. Tsineke made Layup. 29 22
8:22 A. Dye made Layup. 29 24
6:46 J. Horston made Jumper. 29 26
6:21 S. Harvey made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by S. Leverett. 32 26
6:01 E. Tsineke made Free Throw. 33 26
5:11 B. Mununga made Layup. 36 28
5:04 K. Green made Layup. Assisted by J. Horston. 36 30
4:34 E. Pinzan made Jumper. 38 30
3:56 B. Miles made Layup. 38 32
3:46 E. Pinzan made Layup. 40 32
3:38 T. Key made Layup. Assisted by J. Horston. 40 34
2:40 J. Horston made Free Throw. 42 35
1:47 S. Puckett made Layup. 42 38
0:43 B. Mununga made Layup. Assisted by E. Pinzan. 44 38
2:46 J. Horston made Jumper. Assisted by T. Key. 46 44
1:38 T. Key made Layup. 46 47
0:45 E. Pinzan made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by D. Mendjiadeu Fan 49 47


Scene is looking for an IoT Developer with 3+ years of experience who can work in early-stage product design. The role will be based in either our Edinburgh or our London office working with a team based across both locations. The technical work will be in the renewable energy sector, focussing on Internet of Things (IoT) products from hardware sensors to software service development, with applications in the UK and developing world context.
We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who have a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related subject, or demonstrated equivalent expertise given your 3+ years of experience.
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, be self-motivated to problem solve, debug and bring tasks to completion.
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Scene Connect ("Scene") is a leading renewable energy consultancy in the community and local energy sectors. Over the next 6 months, the candidate will be focussed on two of Scene's largest projects, EMBLEM and HELP. EMBLEM is a trial of peer to peer energy trading networks in the UK and in developing world markets. The focus will be on developing monitoring technology for both on-grid and off-grid systems. HELP is a large international project investigating energy usage in refugee camps in Rwanda and Nepal. Your focus on this project will be to develop an 'energy interface' for a proposed renewable energy intervention within the camps.


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Triphassa is a genus of moths of the family Pyralidae described by Jacob Hübner in 1818.

Species
Triphassa anaemialis Hampson, 1906 (from Nigeria)
Triphassa argentea Mey, 2011 (from South Africa)
Triphassa bilineata Moore, 1887 from Sri Lanka
Triphassa confusa Ghesquière, 1942 (from Congo)
Triphassa costipuncta de Joannis, 1930
Triphassa exustalis (Guenée, 1854) (from Congo and South Africa)
Triphassa flammealis Hampson, 1906 (from Ghana)
Triphassa flavifrons (Warren, 1892) (from Ghana)
Triphassa imbutalis Walker, [1866]
Triphassa luteicilialis Hampson, 1896
Triphassa marcrarthralis Hampson, 1908 (from India)
Triphassa marshalli (Hampson, 1906) (from South Africa)
Triphassa maynei Ghesquière, 1942 (from Congo)
Triphassa metaxantha Hampson, 1896
Triphassa ochrealis Hampson, 1893 (from South Africa)
Triphassa philerastis Meyrick, 1934 (from Congo)
Triphassa rufinalis (Felder & Rogenhofer, 1875) (from South Africa)
Triphassa senior Meyrick, 1936 (from Congo)
Triphassa smaragdina Ghesquière, 1942 (from Congo)
Triphassa stalachtis Hübner, 1818 (from South Africa and Lesotho)
Triphassa unilinealis (Warren, 1896)
Triphassa victorialis Karsch, 1900 (from Cameroon and Congo)
Triphassa vulsalis Walker, 1859
Triphassa xylinalis Swinhoe, 1886
Triphassa zeuxoalis Walker, 1863
Triphassa zonalis Hampson, 1899

References

Hübner, 1818. Zuträge zur Sammlung exotischer Schmetterlinge 1: 26.
"Triphassa Hübner, 1818 ". Butterflies and Moths of the World. Natural History Museum, London. Retrieved December 9, 2017.

 EOL - Encyclopedia of Life

Pyralinae
Pyralidae genera