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Q: Pandas read_sql with chunksize gives argument error with MySQL data I'm trying to read a large dataset (13 million rows) from a MySQL database into pandas (0.17.1). Following one of the suggestions online I used the chunksize parameter to do this.
db = pymysql.connect(HOST,           # localhost
                     port=PORT,      # port
                     user=USER,      # username
                     password=PASSW, # password
                     db=DATABASE)    # name of the data base

df = pd.DataFrame()
query = "SELECT * FROM `table`;"
for chunks in pd.read_sql(query, con=db, chunksize=100000):
    df = df.append(chunks)

But everytime I run this I'm getting a TypeError: Argument 'rows' has incorrect type (expected list, got tuple) error.
This was working when I didn't use the chunksize parameter and hence not producing a generator object. And I can see that the mysql is returning a tuple-of-tuples instead of a list-of-tuples.
So, my question is why does the query work in the normal case and what do I do to make sure I'm getting a list-of-tuples from the database so that I can work with it?
The full traceback looks like this
TypeError                                 Traceback (most recent call last)
<ipython-input-20-efe94dcd2c70> in <module>()
      8 df_horses = pd.DataFrame()
      9 query = "SELECT * FROM `horses`;"
---> 10 for chunks in pd.read_sql(query, con=db, chunksize=10000):
     11     df_horses = df_horses.append(chunks)
     12 print df_horses.shape

/home/ubuntu/anaconda2/lib/python2.7/site-packages/pandas/io/sql.pyc in _query_iterator(cursor, chunksize, columns, index_col, coerce_float, parse_dates)
   1563                 yield _wrap_result(data, columns, index_col=index_col,
   1564                                    coerce_float=coerce_float,
-> 1565                                    parse_dates=parse_dates)
   1566
   1567     def read_query(self, sql, index_col=None, coerce_float=True, params=None,

/home/ubuntu/anaconda2/lib/python2.7/site-packages/pandas/io/sql.pyc in _wrap_result(data, columns, index_col, coerce_float, parse_dates)
    135
    136     frame = DataFrame.from_records(data, columns=columns,
--> 137                                    coerce_float=coerce_float)
    138
    139     _parse_date_columns(frame, parse_dates)

/home/ubuntu/anaconda2/lib/python2.7/site-packages/pandas/core/frame.pyc in from_records(cls, data, index, exclude, columns, coerce_float, nrows)
    967         else:
    968             arrays, arr_columns = _to_arrays(data, columns,
--> 969                                              coerce_float=coerce_float)
    970
    971             arr_columns = _ensure_index(arr_columns)

/home/ubuntu/anaconda2/lib/python2.7/site-packages/pandas/core/frame.pyc in _to_arrays(data, columns, coerce_float, dtype)
   5277     if isinstance(data[0], (list, tuple)):
   5278         return _list_to_arrays(data, columns, coerce_float=coerce_float,
-> 5279                                dtype=dtype)
   5280     elif isinstance(data[0], collections.Mapping):
   5281         return _list_of_dict_to_arrays(data, columns,

/home/ubuntu/anaconda2/lib/python2.7/site-packages/pandas/core/frame.pyc in _list_to_arrays(data, columns, coerce_float, dtype)
   5355 def _list_to_arrays(data, columns, coerce_float=False, dtype=None):
   5356     if len(data) > 0 and isinstance(data[0], tuple):
-> 5357         content = list(lib.to_object_array_tuples(data).T)
   5358     else:
   5359         # list of lists

TypeError: Argument 'rows' has incorrect type (expected list, got tuple)

A: I'm not aware of the reason behind "pd.read_sql" not returning list of tuples when chunksize is used. Infact "pd.read_sql" does not throw any error with pandas version '0.23.4'. But I also tried with pandas version '0.16.2' where I was encountered with same error as yours. So please do check your pandas version before scripting. But I do know a way to overcome this error in pandas version '0.16.2'.
pandas version 0.16.2
import pymysql as ps
import pandas as pd
db=ps.connect(user="user_name", passwd="password", host = 'host_name',
              db='database_name')
cursor=db.cursor()
df=pd.DataFrame(columns=['column_name1','column_name2'])
query=""" select column_name1,column_name2 from table_name limit {0},{1}; """
limit=1000000
offset=0
try:
while True:
    cursor.execute(query.format(offset,limit))
    rows=pd.DataFrame(list(cursor.fetchall()),columns=
                         ['column_name1','column_name2'])
    df=pd.concat([df,rows],ignore_index=True)
    offset=offset+limit
    if len(rows['column_name1'])==0:
        break
except:
    pass

A: Made changes to your existing code, Append the chunks to a list then concat it to pandas DF.
df_lst=[]
df = pd.DataFrame()
query = "SELECT * FROM `table`;"
for chunks in pd.read_sql_query(query, con=db, chunksize=100000):
    df_lst.append(chunk)

df = pd.concat(dfl, ignore_index=True)

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Five Things to Know about Qassem Soleimani
BY Tabby Refael | Jan 8, 2020 | Columnists
Only in the President Donald Trump era of politicized everything can the United States target and kill an Iranian mass murderer and elicit as much outrage as celebration.
Before I'm accused of being a short-sighted warmonger, let me state that the Jan. 3 killing of Iranian Quds Force leader Qassem Soleimani was a bold risk. But as someone who escaped Iran, I processed the news differently than most Americans: I treated myself to a piece of cake and then proceeded to worry about the future.
Soleimani was the Iranian angel of death. A 2008 message he sent to then-U.S. Gen. David Petraeus in Iraq defined his power with terrifying clarity: "Dear General Petraeus: You should be aware that I, Qassem Soleimani, control Iran's policy for Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Gaza and Afghanistan. And indeed, the ambassador in Baghdad is a Quds Force member."
Trump designated the Quds Force a foreign terrorist organization in April 2019, the first time the United States assigned that label to a foreign government entity.
This crucial moment in U.S.-Iran relations requires context, which the following facts aim to offer:
Did Soleimani pose a danger to Americans?
Soleimani had American blood on his hands; since 2003, 608 American service personnel were killed by Iranian proxies in Iraq, some at close range. He loved the fight, and his commitment was rivaled only by his savagery. A senior Kurdish official told The New Yorker in 2013, "When we say no [to Soleimani], he makes trouble for us. Bombings. Shootings."
Some have alleged that Soleimani's death was the equivalent of a sovereign state assassinating the U.S. secretary of defense, but such parallels are misleading. The secretary of defense is a civilian; authorities said Soleimani was traveling throughout the region planning "to make a significant strike against Americans" when he was killed at Baghdad International Airport in a precision airstrike from an American drone. Five other Iranians reportedly were killed in the strike. Abu Mahdi Muhandis, an Iraqi who commanded the Iranian-backed Kataib Hezbollah group, also was killed.
Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama reportedly declined the option to kill Soleimani during their terms, deeming it too risky.
Was Soleimani a revered general?
To the regime and the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), Soleimani was an esteemed military leader, but in reality he was the world's highest ranking leader of a terrorist army. In his final malicious undertaking before his death, Soleimani orchestrated an attempted takeover of the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. The mob scrawled "Soleimani is our leader" on an embassy wall. You can bet that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei won't be pressing anyone to write his name on American property anytime soon.
Soleimani helped direct Bashar Assad's hideous war in Syria, in which half a million people have died. And he visited terrorists abroad whom Iran bankrolls — including a visit to Beirut to oversee Hezbollah's war against Israel in the summer of 2006.
Armed with a sixth-grade education and a violent hegemonic ideology, Soleimani planned, executed and financed murder in Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Lebanon and Gaza.
Following Soleimani's assasination, New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman wrote that Soleimani belonged to a group of "self-promoting military frauds who conquer failed states and make them fail even more."
Are Iranians in deep mourning over Soleimani's assassination?
Many Iranians loathed Soleimani, primarily because he spent their hard-earned money funding terrorists abroad. The regime ordered dozens of bakeries to close their doors temporarily because too many Iranians were rushing to buy sweets with messages celebrating Soleimani's death. When I asked a Tehran resident (via social media) how average Iranians were responding to the news, he said, "So many people are happy, because maybe this means that someday soon, we will actually be free of these leaders." How incredible that Soleimani's death symbolizes a step toward freedom, not war.
Naturally, the regime is grieving, and Soleimani's remains were paraded in a coffin around Iranian cities as a powerful propaganda symbol. But as Iranian journalist Masih Alinejad recently tweeted, "Soleimani was a warmonger. He was no hero to average Iranians who chanted against the country's support for Hezbollah and Hamas." In fact, "No money, no gas, screw Palestine!" was a favorite slogan of protesters during the 2019 uprising in Iran, in which more than 1,500 people were butchered.
Was Soleimani responsible for the killing of Jews?
Many Jews were butchered by Hamas or Hezbollah, including Ehud Goldwasser and Eldad Regev, who were abducted (and murdered) by Hezbollah in 2006. That incident incited the Hezbollah war, which resulted in the deaths of nearly 200 Israelis. After Soleimani returned from overseeing the Hezbollah attacks, he sent a message to U.S. commanders in Iraq: "I hope you have been enjoying the peace and quiet in Baghdad. I've been busy in Beirut."
The IRGC is violently obsessed with Israel. In Persian, even the name of the force, "Quds," means "Jerusalem," which the fighters have vowed to "liberate."
Will Iran and the U.S. go to war?
I don't believe the U.S. will go to war with Iran but I'm certain that Iran will increase violence in Iraq, and that likely will endanger American service personnel, diplomats and innocent Iraqis. Perhaps Iran will weigh closing the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most important choke point, which will force the U.S. to send more naval vessels to the Persian Gulf and drag an impotent Europe, which often capitulates to Iran, into the conflict. Maybe Soleimani will be more dangerous as a martyr than a general. But just ask anyone whose loved one was maimed or killed on Soleimani's orders, whether in Syria; Iraq; Yemen; Israel; Nairobi, Kenya; Lagos, Nigeria; or New Delhi, and he or she will tell you that the region is better off for not having Qassem Soleimani calling the shots anymore.

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Understanding breach of contract
On Behalf of Avallone Law Associates | Jun 1, 2017 | Real Estate Disputes |
Contract disputes are a serious concern for many business and real estate transactions. In general, a breach of contract is the failure of one or both parties to a contract to perform promises in the contract. When a breach of contract has been claimed, the court must evaluate several considerations when determining if a contract breach occurred.
The court will consider if a valid contract existed; what obligations the parties had according to the contract; was the contract breached, was the breach material to the contract, was the contract modified, does the party in breach have a legal defense against enforcement of the contract and what damages were caused by the breach.
Remedies available in contract dispute situations depend on if the breach was considered material or minor. Generally, a contract breach is material if, because of the breach, the other party receives something that is substantially different than what was agreed to in the contract. To determine if the breach is material, the court will consider the amount of benefit received by the non-breaching party, the extent to which the breaching party has already performed, if the non-breaching party can be adequately compensated for the damages, hardship to the breaching party, the likelihood that the breaching party will perform the remainder of the contract and any negligence or willful behavior of the breaching party.
Damages and remedies vary depending on the nature of the contract breach. When the breach is considered material, the non-breaching party is not required to perform under the contract and has the right to immediately seek all remedies for breach of contract. If the breach is considered minor, the non-breaching party is required to perform under the contract but can immediately pursue all available remedies for breach of contract.
Contract disputes can be especially complex, but having knowledgeable and trained guidance through the process of enforcing a contract or against a claimed contract breach, can help the parties achieve their goals. A breach of contract can have a significant impact on a real estate or business transaction, which is why it is helpful to understand how contracts work and the remedies available when a dispute arises.
Source: University of New Mexico Judicial Information Center, "BREACH OF CONTRACT," Accessed May 28, 2017


Bagless vacuum cleaner sales are rising steadily, with many emerging markets in Asia Pacific witnessing robust growth, according to a study carried out by research firm Fact.MR. The report projects Asia Pacific to remain a lucrative market for bagless vacuum manufacturers throughout the assessment period of the study 2018-2028.
The research study highlights the key factors influencing the Asia Pacific bagless vacuum cleaners market. According to the report, rising trend of automation, combined with the shift towards 'wireless' are likely to provide an impetus to the growth of the market. This has led to an increase in sales of wireless vacuum cleaners, although corded still dominates the market -- both, in terms of value and volume.
In addition to offering insights on the Asia Pacific market, the report also studies the vacuum cleaners market on a global level. According to the research study, global vacuum cleaners market is likely to grow at a CAGR of 4.7% during the assessment period, and reach nearly US$ 20 billion in sales by 2028-end.
The report also includes a detailed analysis on the product price point and growth benchmark. This information is offered for various types of bagless vacuum cleaners, including handheld, canister, upright, stick, and robotic.
With the autonomous concept trending in the consumer electronics industry, focus of manufacturers has turned towards development of robotic bagless vacuum cleaners that perform cleaning operation without human intervention, further enhancing the convenience quotient for users. The report forecasts that the global demand and sales volume of robotic bagless vacuum cleaners is projected to expand at a meteoric rate during the period of forecast, surpassing their canister counterparts. Growing preference for efficiency and durability, robotic bagless vacuum cleaners have witnessed increased consumer preference, which in turn is expected to support the growth of the bagless vacuum cleaner market during the forecast period. On the other hand, canister bagless vacuum cleaners are expected to trail their robotic equivalents with a significant demand during the 2018-2028 timeline.
The Fact.MR research study also offers analysis on the end-user profile of bagless vacuum cleaners. According to the study, growth of bagless vacuum cleaner market is largely influenced with the increasing adoption levels of bagless vacuum cleaners in commercial and household sectors. However, demand for bagless vacuum cleaners in household is expected to witness an upsurge, given the stringent norms by OSHA regarding safety of indoor home environment. Further, the report forecasts that the demand for bagless vacuum cleaners in the commercial space is also projected to increase substantially, albeit at a lower base as compared to household sector, as demand for these cleaning devices has proliferated across various public entertainment sectors such as malls and theaters.


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Home In the World Disasters and Climate Change Sad to Say about Climate Change: We Told You So
This chart from Climate Central shows how much the average December temperature in Buffalo, NY, has risen in the past few years. These statistics are another sign that climate change is already affecting life on earth. (Climate Central graphic)
Sad to Say about Climate Change: We Told You So
by Cynthia B. Astle
Hot in Buffalo
UPDATED Dec. 15, 2021
A United Methodist Insight Column
In the wake of Dec. 10's deadly tornado outbreak through several states, Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson nailed the climate crisis story of 2021 in his Dec.13 column: "We told you so."
United Methodist climate activists can easily recite the same litany of extreme weather events that Robinson cites. Just a few examples:
In February, a freak cold snap in Texas blew out the power grid and left millions in below freezing weather, killing some 200 people.
In June, a heat wave scorched the Pacific Northwest and western Canada, where the town of Lytton, British Columbia hit an astounding 121 degrees one day before a wildfire burned it to ashes.
In July, torrential rains caused flooding in China's Henan province killing 300 people. Similar floods in Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium killed another 200 people, while California was engulfed in some of its biggest wildfires ever.
In late August, Hurricane Ida struck storm-ravaged Louisiana, still trying to recover from previous hurricanes, then it turned northeast, dumping so much rain on New York city that some Brooklyn residents drowned in their basement apartments.
In November, British Columbia was hit again by an "atmospheric river" that deluged the region with floods leading to landslides.
And in December, a line of storms from Arkansas through Illinois to Tennessee and Kentucky spawn devastating tornadoes, including one that is believed to have stayed on the ground for some 240 miles!
Now comes word that global warming has caused drastic, probably irreversible changes at Earth's poles, with severe consequences for the entire planet.
These events are not the stuff of science fiction. They're happening now, and United Methodists around the world are already being harmed by climate change, as the Dec. 10 tornadoes have shown. Faith-based climate activists need our support to convince public officials to enact policies that will curb the carbon emissions fueling catastrophic climate change as well as adopting our own lifestyle changes to reduce our individual, church and community carbon footprints. We urge you to check out these United Methodist movements for more information and actions you can take immediately:
UMC Creation Justice Movement
United Methodist Women Climate Justice
General Board of Global Ministries Environmental Sustainability
EarthKeepers
General Board of Church and Society
Coronavirus Deaths Headed for 800,000
Omicron in U.S.
United Methodist Insight Screenshot from CDC website.
There's new urgency on the coronavirus front as well. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has now been detected in 17 states.
UPDATED: Previously I said that the number of people killed by COVID-19 in the United States likely will top 800,000 before the end of 2021. Instead, the United States hit 800,000 deaths by Dec. 15, conferring the disgraceful record of being the top nation with the highest number of COVID-19 deaths. Even though the CDC report is encouraging regarding vaccinations, the continued high percentage of unvaccinated people means that we can't get a handle on the pandemic. Unvaccinated people who contract COVID-19 are filling hospitals again, exposing their families, friends, neighbors, and strangers.
December COVID stats
United Methodist Insight Screenshot from CDC website
Please, please love you neighbor and get vaccinated. Please love your neighbor and wear a mask, keep physical distance and sanitize. And pray. Don't stop praying.
Media Mentions as of Dec. 14, 2021
Pastor explains why Robert E. Lee image was replaced at Idaho church - Idaho Statesman – Idaho Statesman
1 in 10 Americans say the COVID-19 vaccine conflicts with their religious beliefs - NPR
Survey: Americans concerned too many are seeking religious exemptions to vaccines – The Washington Post
What role should religion play in COVID-19 vaccination efforts? | World Economic Forum
Got Zoom fatigue? Out-of-sync brainwaves could be another reason videoconferencing is such a drag – The Conversation
Cynthia B. Astle serves as Editor of United Methodist Insight, which she founded in 2011.
UMC future climate crisis coronavirus pandemic
You Say You Want A Revelation, Uh, Huh
If CCer's think this is bad, imagine the headlines when a third of the oceans are blood and a third of the planet is on fire.
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SL head coach believes in-form Shanaka, who went unsold in IPL 2023 auction, will land a contract soon
Sri Lankan skipper Dasun Shanaka, whose base price was Rs 50 lakh, went unsold at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 auction held in Kochi last month.
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First Published Jan 11, 2023, 2:33 PM IST
Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka's unbeaten 88-ball 108 will put him in the "IPL marketplace" again, feels their head coach Chris Silverwood.
After being reduced to 179 for 7, Sri Lanka faced a significant loss in their attempt to chase down a huge 374. However, Shanaka, batting at No. 6, offered them a sliver of hope with his counter-attacking effort, and they achieved 306 for 8 to accept a 67-run defeat in Guwahati on Tuesday.
"I think he (Shanaka) has done himself a world of good," Silverwood said at the post-match media interaction.
Also read: IND vs SL 2022-23, 1st ODI: 'Cannot get Shanaka out like that' - Rohit on Shami's 'Mankading' appeal
Shanaka, whose base price was Rs 50 lakh, went unsold at the IPL 2023 auction held in Kochi last month.
"He has put himself in the marketplace now. I am sure the (IPL) franchises will be looking at him and seeing how dynamic a cricketer he is. He is a great striker of the ball, so hopefully, he will get an opportunity," Silverwood added.
Shanaka scored his second ODI century, continuing his strong play from the T20I series, where he led his team in scoring 124 runs at a strike rate of 187.87.
Asked if Sri Lanka were over-reliant on Shanaka, the coach said: "I don't think we rely (only) on Dasun. He is in a great vein of form at the moment, so obviously he is shining. If you look, we had Pathum (Nissanka) also score runs today. I thought the partnership between him and Dhananjaya (de Silva) gave us some momentum when they were together."
Opener Nissanka made 72 from 80 balls, while Dhananjaya scored 47. "We have seen over a period of time that each individual at times has put their hands up and been counted. So I am not overly worried about that. Obviously, we need them to put their hands up more, especially on very good tracks like this, to put that fight up, to build partnerships. So that's constant work," the coach said.
Also read: 'Was in denial, frustration was creeping in' - Virat Kohli on his prolonged grey patch
When India was put in to bat, they got off to a fast start, accumulating 143 runs for the first wicket between Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill. Virat Kohli then put on a display, scoring his 45th ODI century to push them to 373/7. According to Silverwood, their bowling lacked discipline, and two dropped Kohli catches added to their woes.
"Obviously, we didn't get off to the best start," Silverwood said after the match.
"If I have to be brutally honest, our discipline in the first ten overs was lacking at times, and we allowed India to get off to a good start. This is a high-scoring ground. India knew that they had to get off to a good start and we allowed them to do that. They gained momentum from that and we had to push back all the time to try to put the brakes on. And I think we did that for a period of time. But when you have a class batting line-up as India have, then it's difficult to stop them," he added.
Sri Lanka's fielding was found wanting as well. They dropped Kohli twice, first on 52 and then on 81. He went on to score 113 off just 87 balls.
Also read: IND vs SL 2022-23, 1st ODI: 'Feels good when your captain backs you' - Gill on playing his natural game
"Yeah, obviously they were costly. Moments like that are very critical in a game like this -- we knew it was going to be a high-scoring one. And we all know if you give a player of Virat's calibre opportunities, he would take it. And that's exactly what he did today. Of course, it was an excellent knock, but had we taken those opportunities he presented, you never know," he concluded.
(With inputs from PTI)
Last Updated Jan 11, 2023, 2:33 PM IST
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December is a month to spend with family. Sometimes though, it's easy to lose sight of what's most important, reacting to holiday parties, school concerts, classroom treat days, and cultural expectations instead of planning a meaningful holiday season. Here are five tips to help you simplify your December and reclaim some quality time with your family.
Helping Santa get the things on everyone's wish list can be quite a chore. You can simplify this with a list in your planner. List the names of your family members, the gifts they want, where you want to buy it, the cost, and a running total on your budget. Then, when you're going through the holiday ads and find a great deal, you can write it next to the item on your list, saving you the trouble of bringing pages' worth of mailers with you on your shopping trip.
As your kids bring their school schedules home, take the time to mark their events on the calendar in your planner, and on your family calendar. Putting events up ahead of time can help you resolve scheduling conflicts with a minimum of hurt feelings.
If you're planning on having family or friends stay with you for the holidays, or even just inviting people over for a party of your own, you will want to present a clean and organized house. If you have any organization projects that you've been putting off, it's better to tackle them well before your guests arrive. Identify the tasks that need to be done, and then mark those tasks on the days leading up to your event, so you're not rushing to clean at the last minute.
With all the holiday fun going on outside your home, make sure to make time for your own family's holiday traditions. Whether it's decorating the house, baking pies, dipping chocolate, or watching your family's favorite holiday movie ("Stink! Stank! Stunk!"), don't let the holiday rush crowd them out.
Most importantly, as you look at your holiday calendar, make sure to schedule some down time. With many family members to visit, and all of them expecting a visit on the holiday itself, it's easy for a series of celebrations to feel like a set of errands. Scheduling out visits on days other than the actual holiday can help make your holiday together time more enjoyable.


One of the biggest downfalls to using VR technology now is battery life. Since you're using your phone to get VR content, you're relying on its battery to keep the experience going. However, when watching Netflix, playing games, and indulging in certain VR content, you're going to find that not only does your battery drain quicker but it heats up to the point that you could damage your phone during long-term use.
Let's look at how to keep your battery running smoothly, how to keep it cool, and when to take a break from VR when using your Gear VR or other type of VR headsets.
It's happened to all of us. We've been watching YouTube for a while, playing games while out and about, or on a long call, you feel the back of your phone and it's blazing hot. While this is normal for batteries whether you're using a phone or something else, it's important to understand that your battery will run hot eventually.
With VR, the same thing holds true. The issue with VR is that most phone batteries are going to run hot much faster than you're used to, which can lead to stuttering when watching videos or playing games. This derails the VR experience and frustrates consumers.
As of now, there's no real way to avoid overheating your battery when using VR except to stop using VR. The key is finding out how long you can go before your battery begins to overheat, then ending your experience.
For most users, this isn't practical, because it interrupts the experience. In most cases, you can't go a full show on Netflix without your battery overheating to the point it renders Netflix unwatchable.
Some consumers have come up with creative solutions for keeping their battery cool, including attaching ice packs, using fans, and even standing in front of freezes while using the Gear VR and other VR headsets.
Note: Using ice, ice packs, and solutions that can cause moisture can damage your phone, so be cautious if you go this route.
Anytime your VR app warns you your phone is overheating, you need to take a break. When that message pops up on you screen, you're reaching a point you may begin damaging your battery.
If you feel the battery is too hot, it may be time to take a break, too; if you begin to see stuttering in a game or while watching a movie, it's probably a good idea to stop as well.
It's imperative that you keep your phone in working condition whether you use VR or not. Understanding the stress your battery is under when using VR is key to preventing overheating and issues that'll damage your phone. Take the time to learn how your phone interacts with VR, take a break when necessary, and enjoy what the VR world has to offer.


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Five Changes to Justice Department Guidelines Designed To Protect Reporters
Accused of criminalizing journalism, Holder releases new rules for leak cases
By Zeke J Miller @zekejmillerJuly 12, 2013
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U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder speaks at the Justice Department on June 25, 2013 in Washington, DC.
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Weeks after an uproar over its aggressive surveillance of reporters in two national security leak probes—including accusations that it had criminalized journalism—the Justice Department on Friday released new guidelines designed to protect the media.
In one case, revealed in May, prosecutors obtained months of records for business and personal phones of dozens of Associated Press reporters during its investigation into a leak about a thwarted al Qaeda bomb plot in Yemen. Under the new guidelines announced by Attorney General Eric Holder, investigators must provide notice and negotiate with media outlets when they seek access to records in nearly all cases. Currently, notification can be delayed for months or longer if an Assistant Attorney General finds that it might endanger the investigation. The burden of proof is now reversed, requiring the Attorney General to determine affirmatively that advance notice will harm the investigation or national security. Only the Attorney General can delay notification, and only for a period of 45 days at a time. No delays are permitted after 90 days. Still, nothing in the new regulations outright prohibits the seizure of media records.
"The Department of Justice is firmly committed to ensuring our nation's security, and protecting the American people, while at the same time safeguarding the freedom of the press," Holder said in a statement accompanying the report. "These revised guidelines will help ensure the proper balance is struck when pursuing investigations into unauthorized disclosures."
Holder also announced a change pertinent to another high-profile leak probe, in which Justice Department attorneys obtained warrants for phone and email records of Fox News reporter James Rosen, who reported classified details about North Korea provided by a State Department source. Prosecutors had identified Rosen as a "criminal co-conspirator" in court documents to enable their access to those records. Holder announced Friday that warrants cannot be sought under the so-called "suspect exemption," as in Rosen's case, when the activity in question is directly related to news gathering. Additionally, the Attorney General must now personally approve any search warrants targeting members of the news media.
The changes seem likely to please President Barack Obama, who has presided over the aggressive federal prosecution of leaks, but who also said in a May speech that he was "troubled by the possibility that leak investigations may chill the investigative journalism that holds government accountable. Journalists should not be at legal risk for doing their jobs. "
Adding yet another layer of protection for journalists chasing government secrets, Holder said the new guidelines require the intelligence community to show that any information triggering a leak case was properly classified in the first place. And the Justice Department is tightening control over news media records it obtains, limiting disclosure only to those who have a need to know; using them only in relation to the specific investigation or judicial proceeding; and storing them in a secure, unsearchable facility. Only the Deputy Attorney General may allow pertinent records to be used in a separate case — and in particularly serious cases.
The Justice Department will also keep closer track of its own actions involving reporters. A "News Media Review Committee" will review all prosecutor requests for media records. (Committee members will include the Justice Department's public affairs director and the department's chief privacy and civil liberties officer.) The department will also publish annual data on requests and warrants for news media records. And it will create a "News Media Dialogue Group," which will include news representatives and DOJ attorneys, and which will meet annually to assess the changes.
The early response from Washington reporters was positive. "Encouraging," tweeted the New Yorker's Ryan Lizza, who has closely followed the issue. David Lauter, Washington bureau chief for the Los Angeles Times and Chicago Tribune tweeted that "our lawyers… are pretty excited" and that the guidelines "look like significant improvements."
White House Press Secretary Jay Carney said Obama was briefed by Holder on the new guidelines Friday morning and that the President "accepted" the report.
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ECONOMYNEXT - Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister Tilak Marapana has made a statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council.
Sri Lanka is expected to ask for two more years to make good on promises made on reconciliation.
Marapana said actions by Sri Lanka's courts during a so-called 'coup' when Mahinda Rajapaksa was appointed by Prime Minster by President Maithripala Sirisena and parliament illegally dissolved showed that foreign judges were not needed.
The full statement as prepared for delivery is reproduced below
Statement by Hon. Tilak Marapana, P.C. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka and Leader of the Sri Lanka Delegation to the 40th Session of the Human Rights Council on Agenda
Item 2 - Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner for Human Rights on 'Promoting Reconciliation, Accountability and Human Rights in Sri Lanka: 20 March 2019 – Geneva
Mr. President,
Madam High Commissioner and Delegates,
I am pleased to be at this Council session to share with you, Sri Lanka's significant progress on the human rights front since 2017. I am joined by my parliamentary colleague Hon. (Dr) Sarath Amunugama, the Governor of the Northern Province Hon (Dr). Suren Raghavan, as well as senior government officials.
Madam High Commissioner,
At the outset we thank you for the acknowledgement throughout your report, of the open, constructive and cooperative approach adopted by the Government towards all stakeholders.
You would agree, that the post-conflict milieu of each country is unique. We can learn from other experiences, but our own path to reconciliation will be primarily driven by the domestic context in which we function underpinning the primacy of state obligations;
In the area of Truth Seeking, the Office of Missing Persons (OMP) established by law is being fully operationalized with necessary allocation of resources whilethe Cabinet of Ministers is currently considering draft legislation to establish a Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
In the area of Justice,review of cases under the PTA have taken place and trials under the PTA have been expedited, while consultations are ongoing in Parliament to replace the PTA with proposed legislation forcounter terrorism ensuring its conformity with international standards and best practices.
As for Reparations, an Office for Reparations has been established by law,three Commissioners have been recommended for appointment by the Constitutional Council and in the 2019 Budget, the Government has allocated Rs. 500 million to pay a monthly allowance to the families of disappeared persons, who have already received a certificate of absence.
To ensure Non-recurrence of conflict, we are firmly resolved to fulfilling the agenda on reconciliation.
As I pointed out in the Sri Lanka Parliament on 14th March 2019, I would like to emphasize that the data reflected in the High Commissioner's report in para 35, that only 75% of the land occupied by the security forces as at 2009 has been released,is at significant variance with the actual numbers. As at March 2019, 88.87% of State lands and 92.16% of private lands have been released.
As for the "mass graves" in Mannar referred to in para 23 of the High Commissioner's Report, despite the test results obtained from a USA laboratory have revealed that the said skeletal remains date back to 1499-1719 AD - a period when Sri Lanka was largely under European colonial rule, the report presupposes "other mass graves might be expected to be found in the future". An assumption of this nature in a public report, on a matter of this magnitude and seriousness, is not acceptable, and may even cast a doubt as regards other assertions in the report.
In referring to para 68 (C) of the OHCHR Report (A/HRC/40/23), which calls for legislation establishing a hybrid court, I wish to make it clear that our position on this matter is as follows',
The Government of Sri Lanka at the highest political levels, has both publicly and in discussions with the present and former High Commissioners for Human Rights and other interlocutors, explained the constitutional and legal challenges that precludes it from including non-citizens in its judicial processes. It has been explained that if non-citizen judges are to be appointed in such a process, it will not be possible without an amendment to the Constitution by 2/3 of members of the Parliament voting in favour and also the approval of the people at a Referendum.
Mindful of the time constraint, I wish to table for record, my full statement which provides a detail response to the OHCHR report with reference to the relevant paragraphs therein.
At a time when the world is confronted with increasing acts of terrorism and violent extremism, as I stated before this Council last year, the action by the Sri Lankan security forces during the conflict was against a group designated as a terrorist organization by many countries, and not against any community.Further, it must be asserted that there are no proven allegations against individuals on war crimes or crimes against humanity in the OISL report of 2015 or in any subsequent official document. It is an injustice to deprive any serving or retired officer of the Sri Lankan security forces or the police of their rights.
These assertions remain in direct contradiction to independent assessments sent by Colombo-based foreign missions, UN agencies as well as other international organizations, including the ICRC – some heavily redacted accounts of which have been presented not only in the House of Lords in the UK on 12 October 2017,but alsoin writings by academics and journalists which are found in the public domain .
Given this backdrop, while countries including the co-sponsors acknowledge these ground realities in conversations, these incongruities should be corrected in letter as well, and Sri Lanka should be encouraged and assisted in finding innovative and viable local mechanisms and processes which incorporates international best practices, particularly at a time,as recently demonstrated during the political developments in late 2018, our judicial, public service and defence institutions have demonstrated independence, resilience, robustness and resolve.
It is only then, that we will be able to bring closure to these events, which would "enjoy the confidence of victims and society at large", as referred to in the High Commissioner's Report.
On behalf of the Government, I reiterate that Sri Lanka, based on the above parameters, will continue to work with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, and other partners.
I thank you.
(Colombo/Mar20/2019-SB)


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It is 1948 in LA and Ezikeal "Easy" Rawlins, an African-American World War II veteran, is looking for work. At his friend's bar, he is introduced to a white man, DeWitt Albright, who is looking for someone to help him find a missing white woman assumed to be hiding somewhere in LA's Black community. This woman, Daphane Monet, happens to be the fiancée of a wealthy "blue blood," Todd Carter, who is currently the favorite in the city's mayoralty race. Daphane Monet is known to frequent the Black jazz clubs in LA. Easy, innocently, accepts Albright's offer; however, he quickly finds himself amidst murder, crooked cops, ruthless politicians, and brutalizing hoodlums. This is a Chandler-esque "who-done-it" with an African-American theme.
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Alan Johnson has everything he needs to get through life: a good job, a beautiful and loving wife, and their wonderful children. Yet he feels isolated because he finds having a hard-working job and managing a family too much to handle and has no one to talk to about it. Charlie Fineman, on the other hand, doesn't have a job or a family. He used to have both until a terrible loss, and the grief caused him to quit his job and isolate himself from everyone around him. As it turns out, Alan and Charlie were roommates in college, and a chance encounter one night rekindles the friendship they shared. But when Charlie's problems become too much to deal with, Alan is determined to help Charlie come out of his emotional abyss.


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(CBS Local)– Drew Barrymore has starred in countless big name movies and television shows for decades, but now viewers can watch her every day when she hosts her daytime television show called "The Drew Barrymore Show" on CBS. After years of planning, the show launched last month and has been a huge hit so far with countless celebrity guests, vulnerable and honest interviews and plenty of fun and light-hearted moments.
Barrymore made a name for herself with roles in movies such as "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial," "The Wedding Singer," "Scream," "Charlie's Angels" and "50 First Dates" and says hosting a daily daytime television show has helped her to grow in so many ways.
"The show is going really well. We have been gearing up for this show for well over a year and we've been really humble and taking note from everything we are supposed to learn and grow from this year," said Barrymore, in an interview with CBS Local's DJ Sixsmith. "It's been an amazing journey."
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"The Drew Barrymore Show" airs nationally each day on CBS and this week Barrymore is celebrating one of her favorite holidays in Halloween and Anne Hathaway also joins the show to discuss her new movie "Witches." One of the best parts of the show is that Barrymore is able to connect with her guests in a deeper way because she has been a child star, one of the industry's biggest names and also someone who is constantly looking to grow and improve.
"I hope to keep it real and very vulnerable," said Barrymore. "We all have these extraordinary life experiences and no one gets by without experiencing trauma, loss and the change of behaviors. We're all kind of growing up together and I think we all crave community and I certainly have learned many of my lessons from following way smarter people than myself. Life is this beautiful journey and it is full of these different chapters. If you don't love your narrative, don't worry it can change. Just being honest about everything going on in our lives, but we should have a boundary in the age of social media. My goal with this show is to feel like we're all in on something together."
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Soon we will be singing that great line from "Joy to the World" as part of our Christmas worship, but between here and Christmas we have this season of Advent. Advent is a season of anticipation where we make room in our hearts for Christ. The season of Advent can help us prepare our hearts for Christmas in two ways: by unpacking them and by expanding them to receive anew the astonishing and mysterious gift of God with Us, Emmanuel. We unpack our hearts in confession and in self-reflection. We expand our hearts by remembering the longing of Israel for the coming Messiah and by reminding ourselves that our King is going to come again.
Advent is the beginning of the church calendar and a truly special season, but it can easily slip away from us as we attend holiday parties and shop for Christmas and get swept up in the wave of activity that always accompanies this time of year. In the midst of the frenzy, I want to remind you of a couple of simple ways to make room for Christ. These simple ways to unpack and expand ourselves, through prayer and generosity.
First, every Wednesday in Advent we will gather together for morning prayer, so make plans to join us at Central Lutheran from 8:15–8:45.
Second, as you begin your Christmas shopping, would you consider buying a pair or multiple pairs of children's shoes? During the whole month of December, we will be collecting shoes for orphans as part of the Buckner International shoe drive.


My search for non-smoking bars in Luxembourg city started from the first morning that I woke up with hair and clothes choked with smoke. Not a pleasant discovery at the best of times but with a hangover it's enough to give you the dry heaves. The quest only intensified when a friend became pregnant, and had to dart off as soon as the ashtrays appeared on a night out.
Unfortunately these bars remain a little thin on the ground, and (at time of posting) the much-hailed smoking ban is nowhere to be seen. So when a mate spotted that the Alfa bar was non-smoking, we and our pregnant friend decided to give it a gander.
With its mahogany fittings, curved marble-topped bar and suited-and-booted barman, the bar attempts harks back to an older age; if they replaced the tatty carpet, the illusion would be more successful. Even so I wished I had dressed a little smarter, decked out as I was in an oversized hoodie that screamed GAP! (Don't judge me, it was raining.) Making ourselves comfortable after a long workday, we soon got our second wind when we realised that 5:30pm to 7:30pm every day is happy hour at the bar – and we were smack in the middle of it. Not bad at all when a glass of Rivaner is only €2.50 normally. Prost!
Service was attentive and extremely friendly. The atmosphere was typically hotel bar: polite, quiet and transient, with no music. Which suited us fine as it was a gab-fest of a night rather than a dance-around-our-handbags one. A large flat-screen tv in the corner was tuned into an American sports channel, and posters around the bar informed us of regular Champions League showings.
There's a restaurant tucked around a corner at the back of the room, but food is also served at the bar. Unfortunately the food prices were not as welcoming, with salads starting at 15 euros.
When we left, bouyed by our small drinks tab and very attentive service, we promised to come back soon; even if only for a pre-dinner drink.


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Gabriel Iglesias is a hugely popular American stand up comedian. Also known as "Fluffy", he is a great actor, voice artist, executive producer, and a writer. He is one of the richest comedians in the world. His life is nothing short of a fairy tale.
Coming from a middle-class family, he had his share of struggles initially, but once he found his calling, he became so focused on building a career out of it. Step by step, he rose to fame. In his career spanning two decades, he has become one of the most successful comedians proving that his decision to quit his day job and pursue his dream was indeed the right one.
His full name is Gabriel Jesus Iglesias. He was born on the 15th of July 1976 as the sixth child for Esther Mendez and Jesus Iglesias. Though he was born in San Diego, he spent a major part of his childhood in Long Beach.
He had his schooling at Woodrow Wilson Classical High School. Raised by his mother single-handedly, he had his share of struggles during his childhood. However, he learned to laugh at his troubles and thereby got interested in making others laugh.
He has always had an affinity towards anything humorous. It was quite natural that he gave up his full-time job in the year 1997 and pursued a career in comedy much to the chagrin of his mother and other family members.
He lives in Whittier, California with his girlfriend Claudia Valdez. They have a son Frankie who is 21 years old. Gabriel usually prefers to keep his family matters private.
He once suffered from obesity and severe diabetes. These challenges inspired him to focus more on his health. As a result of such a focused approach, he was able to lose a considerable amount of weight. He is still trying his best to maintain a healthy lifestyle despite the challenges due to his constant traveling.
Gabriel is 44 years old as of now. His height is 1.78 meters and he weighs around 76 kgs.
Gabriel Iglesias Career
Interestingly, his career started with a job at a cellphone company. Quite naturally, he wasn't happy about being in a regular job. He believed firmly that comedy was his thing and he should pursue a career in that. But his mother discouraged him. She always wanted her son to have a safe and secure job. Ignoring her protest, he decided to quit his job and took to comedy as his full-time profession.
Starting with intermittent gigs for small-time clubs, his big break came in the form of Nickelodeon television show "All That", in which he appeared along with Amanda Bynes and Nick Cannon.
His career as a voice actor took off in the year 2007, during which he lent different voices for members of a whole Mexican family in the Fox TV comedy animation show "Family Guy". His work for the Disney series "The Emperor's New School" in the same year is something that he considers as his best vocal work. The series ran from 2006 to 2008.
In addition to these, he hosted the show "Live at Gotham" in the year 2007. He was also part of "Last Comic Standing" as a contestant but didn't win it because he was disqualified for breaking the rules of the show. "Just For Laughs" was another show in which he participated.
"Cristela" is a TV show released in 2014 in which he played a recurring role. "Fluffy Breaks Even" was another successful TV reality show featuring Gabriel. Shows like "Narcos", "Premium Blend" and "WWE SmackDown" had his cameo appearances.
The year 2011 witnessed his foray into writing and producing, during which he launched his show "Gabriel Iglesias Presents Stand Up Revolution".
He has also performed in various notable movies as a voice actor. Some of his major movie works are "Planes", "The Nut Job", "The Book of Life", "El Americano", "Smurfs: The Lost Village", "Coco", "The Star", "Show Dogs" and "Ugly Dolls".
Though he started small, he was able to achieve tremendous success in his career as a comedian, actor, producer, and writer.
Gabriel Iglesias Net Worth
He reportedly earned a whopping $21 million in the year 2017 from his various engagements. He is often listed as one of the highest-paid comedians in the world. He was featured at the ninth position in the Forbes list of top-earning comedians of the year 2013 with an approximate net worth of $11 million.
His California home is worth about $1.5 million. He has a collection of Volkswagen buses that are worth about $3 million. On the other side, he is also an active philanthropist winning the "Beacon of H.O.P.E" award from Operation H.O.P.E, a non-profit organization.
A major part of his earnings come from his shows that usually are performed in front of sold-out crowds. His Netflix contracts and other business ventures all contribute to his total net worth.
His total net worth is estimated to be more than $45 million.
Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias has surely come a long way believing in his talent and choosing to follow his passion.
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The pseudohermaphrodite is an individual with the gonads of only one sex but with genitalia (internal and external) and secondary sex characters exhibiting sexual ambiguity. Such a simple classification of intersex is based purely on phenotype or morphology, without regard to genetic etiology. Factors that contribute to such disordered development include (1) gene mutations, (2) abnormal maternal hormonal influences, and (3) abnormal hormonal influences from the embryonic gonad, adrenal, or other endocrine organ. The type and degree of disordered development depend on the intensity and timing of these influences during embryonic life.
Male pseudohermaphrodites have varying degrees of female internal or external genitalia but have gonads that are testes. Although genetically male, they are often raised as female; the onset of puberty with growth of the penis, hair, and voice change usually precipitates the medical evaluation for intersex. Simple penile hypospadias is a very elementary form of male pseudohermaphroditism. In more severe forms, müllerian structures can develop to various degrees, and in most instances a bifid scrotum appearing as labial folds co ceals a rudimentary blind pouch or well-developed vaginal cavity. The testes may lie intraabdominally, within the canal, or may have descended into a bifid scrotum. When the sex of the infant is unclear, exploratory surgery and gonadal biopsy to determine gonadal as well as genetic sex is advisable during infancy. Most male pseudohermaphrodites develop emotionally as males during puberty, which has led clinicians to perform gender correction procedures before puberty, including release of penile chordee, construction of a penile urethra, orchiopexy and, in some instances, excision of the vagina, uterus, and fallopian tubes.
Milder forms of male pseudohermaphroditism include Klinefelter syndrome (47,XXY; 48,XXXY and mosaics), Kallmann syndrome (gonadotropin-releasing hormone deficiency and anosmia), micropenis, and distal hypospadias. Aphallia is a birth defect in which the penis or clitoris is congenitally absent. It is a rare condition, with fewer than 100 cases reported. Its cause is not entirely clear, but it appears to be due to a failure of the fetal genital tubercle to form between 3 and 6 weeks after conception. Anatomically, the urethra opens on the perineum. Although aphallia can occur in both males and females, it is considered more troublesome in males and engenders controversy about the role of gender reassignment surgery.
There are several forms of gonadal dysgenesis that may also result in male pseudohermaphroditism. The term pure gonadal dysgenesis describes conditions with normal sex chromosomes (e.g., 46,XX or 46,XY), as opposed to gonadal dysgenesis in which the genetic constitution involves missing or truncated sex chromosomes. (e.g., Turner syndrome, 45,X). Mixed gonadal dysgenesis involves a genetic mixture of sex chromosomes (e.g., 46,XY/45,X). In this condition, there is a streak gonad that develops on one side, with a partially developed testis on the opposite side, and it can be associated with ambiguous genitalia. Importantly, streak gonads with Y chromosome–containing cells have a high likelihood of developing cancer, especially gonadoblastoma. In Swyer syndrome, an example of 46,XY pure gonadal dysgenesis, there is atypical formation of both gonads early in gestation. In complete gonadal dysgenesis, the gonads do not function at all, resulting in a female appearance of the external genitalia. In partial gonadal dysgenesis, the testes function, but not at normal levels, resulting in a male with ambiguous genitalia. Because the adrenal glands can make small amounts of androgens and are unaffected, pubic hair develops in most patients, although it often remains sparse. In complete forms such as Swyer syndrome, the diagnosis is often made due to delayed puberty. A karyotype reveals XY, and pelvic imaging demonstrates a uterus (no müllerian inhibiting substance present) but no ovaries (streak gonads are not usually seen). The absence of breasts and the presence of a uterus exclude the possibility of androgen insensitivity.
Another condition, 5-α-reductase deficiency (5- ARD), can be observed in phenotypic females with a normal male karyotype. It is characterized by an absence of the enzyme 5-α-reductase, which converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT is the primary androgen needed for the normal development of male external genitalia during development. Without DHT, prenatal genital development results in a female appearance. Individuals with 5-ARD can have normal male external genitalia, ambiguous genitalia, or normal female genitalia. They are born with testicles and wolffian structures but usually have female sex characteristics.
Because of the normal action of müllerian-inhibiting substance produced by the testis in utero, individuals with 5-ARD lack a uterus and fallopian tubes. Consequently, they are often raised as girls and may develop a female gender identity. Because male puberty depends more strongly on testosterone than on DHT, puberty will be virilizing unless the gonads are removed or a blocking medication is used. As a consequence of virilization at puberty, gender identity issues may result in adulthood. Phenotypic girls will also have primary amenorrhea.
Individuals with 5-ARD are generally capable of producing viable sperm. In individuals with feminized or ambiguous genitalia, there is a tendency toward a macroclitoris or microphallus. This structure may be capable of ejaculations as well as erections; however, assisted reproduction is necessary as intercourse may not be possible.


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Q: Stop a service while Windows is updateing sorry if this has been already answered here, I couldn't find it, I did not look for it more then 20 minutes I admit, but my college said it cant be done.
Our software runs two services while running, during a Windows update however, they can run in to problems as Windows stops it services or do things during an update.
I wonder if there is a way to detect if windows update is in progress/being downloaded etc (admin access granted) to use it so the services can act accordingly. Is it true that there is no such feature in windows right now?
Pointing me to the direction of where to dig is appreciated as well!
Thank you for your time and help!
(developing .NET using xaml, c#, rest, zeroMQ)

A: Instead of detecting if a specific process (e.g. windows update) is running you're better of detecting and handling the Stop command that is sent to your service by the Service Control Manager. Implement an OnStop handler in you service (or any other appropriate handler like OnShutdown) and execute your required actions from there.This is a more generic approach and will help in all situations where your service is stopped. If really needed you can always detect in your OnStop handler if the windows update process is running at that time.


PLA Navy Marine Corps launch a hostage rescue operation in Ihwea and undergo a fierce battle with rebellions and terrorism. Directed by Dante Lam, the movie broke many box-office records during its release window in Feb. 2018. Cubic Pictures independently completed the conversion of the whole feature into 3D.
Due to a fateful occurrence, Yue Wuyileaves home. He meets revered master Xie Yi, who imparts to him the magicalarts of Yan, and thus begins his journey of cultivation. Along the way he meetsWen Renyu, Xia Yize, Ah Ruan and company. They discover the schemes andconspiracies of Shen Ye, the grand priest of Liu Yue City. The group ofadventurers undergoes dangers to defeat Shen Ye, and prevent a disaster frombefalling the world. The movie was released on October 1, 2018. Cubic Pictures'proprietary DXR® technology is applied to the 3D conversion of the entiremovie.
DetectiveDee is forced to defend himself against the accusations of Empress Wu whileinvestigating a crime spree. The movie is released on 27th of July, 2018. CubicPictures participated in the 2D to 3D conversion of some scenes, while the restwas shot in native 3D. This feature marks yet another collaboration betweenCubic Pictures' and director Tsui Hark, arenowned director and iconic figure in 3D movie making.
A family must use a magicalbox of Animal Crackers to save a run-down circus from being taken over by theirevil uncle Horatio P. Huntington. The CG animation movie is released on 27th ofJuly, 2018. Cubic Pictures independently completed the conversion of the wholefeature into 3D.
Cubic Pictures independently completed the conversion of the whole feature into 3D.
A film written and produced by Tsui Hark, and directed by Yuen Woo Ping. A group of misfit fighters with supernatural abilities battles an ancient evil bent on destroying mankind. They are the only ones who can protect us. Yuen Woo (Wo) Ping is best known for being the action director/choreographer of such films as Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, The Matrix trilogy, and Tarantino's Kill Bill.
This Wuxia film, a genre of Chinese fiction brimming with martial arts action and spellbinding visuals, was released December 15. Cubic Pictures DXR® technology is applied to the conversion of nearly half of the whole feature.
Two deities Ye Hua and Bai Quian meet and fall in love. Their lovestory transcends time and has become a legend. Three Lives Three Worlds, TenMiles of Peach Blossom is Produced by Alibaba Pictures Group, directed by ZhaoXiaoding and Anthony LaMolinara. The movie is released in China and U.S. inAugust 2017. Cubic Pictures completed the conversion of the whole featureinto 3D.
Directed by DerekKwok, Wukong is based on a Novel by Jin Hezai. The story tells the story of SunWukong (Eddie Peng) and Erlang Shen (Shawn Yue), who comes to the ImmortalMountain to cultivate their skills. They gained friendship, experienced loveand ultimately betrayal, growing throughout their life journey. The movie isproduced by New Classics Media, CMC Pictures Holdings etc. The movie wasreleased on Jul. 13, 2017.
Cubic Pictures DXR®technology is applied to the conversion of the whole feature, bringing to life theastonishing special effects which received many awards.
"League of Gods" is a fantasy myth filmco-produced by China Star Entertainment Limited andBonaFilm Group, directed by Koan Hui and Vernie Yeung, andstarring Jet Li, Fan Bingbing, Huang Xiaoming, Angelababy, LouisKoo, Tony Leung Ka-Fai, Jacky Heung, Wen Zhang and Xu Qing.
Cubic Pictures uses DXR® technology inthe three-dimensional production and three-dimensionaltransformation of the first 20 minutes of the film, which makes the openingimage of the film more magnificent with more thrilling action scenes,presenting an epic blockbuster with the stylecombining European and American magic and fantasy and Chinese immortal andheroic to the audience.
"Criminal"is an action crime film invested andproduced by Millennium Films, directed by Ariel Vromen,and starring Kevin Costner, Gary Oldman, Tommy Lee Jonesand Gal Gadot. The film tells the story that a CIA agent iskilled in an accident and a neuroscientist transplants his memory and skills toa prisoner, thus turning the prisoner from a bully intoan excellent CIA agent.
Through the use ofDXR® technology, Cubic Pictures exclusively andthree-dimensionally presents the thrilling runaway pursuit, the explosion as ifclose at hand and breathtaking shootout and other soul-stirring scenes,creating the suspenseful atmosphere, and delicately portrays the warmth of thecharacters in the adventure and thrill, enabling the audience to enjoycompletely different visual experience besides being shocked.
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon:Sword ofDestiny is a costume action film jointly produced by The Weinstein Company LLCand China Film Group Corporation. Directed by Yuen Woo-ping from Hong Kong, itfeatures an international cast of Donnie Yen, Michelle Yeoh, Harry Shum,Natasha Liu Bordizzo and Jason Scott Lee. This film is adapted from theoriginal novel of Wang Dulu and tells a story of the heroine Yu Shu Lien whoguards the Sword of Destiny with the help of the sword-man Meng Sizhao afterretuning to the martial arena. This filmwas released in mainland China in both 3D and 3DIMAX versions on February 19,2016. Cubic Pictures' DXR technology was exclusively used in thestereo production of this film so that viewers can have a thrillingexperience of the martial world with the figures in the hot battles.
As a follow-up of Journey to the West:Conquering the Demons, Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons 2 is directed by Xu Ke, supervised by Stephen Chow, and co-started by Wu Yifan, Yao Chen, Lin Gengxin and Bateer, etc. In the previous movie, Monk Tang moves the Great Sage Equaling Heaven who kills Miss Duan and takes him as a disciple to embark on the journey to the West for acquiring scriptures. In this movie, the master and his three disciples go through many dangers and challenges, removing monsters and conquering demons. They also grow up and change in the pilgrimage for obtaining scriptures.
Death Duel is a 3D martial arts movie produced by Bona Film Group, supervised by Xu Ke, directed by Er Dongsheng, and co-starred by Lin Gengxin and He Rundong, etc. Adapted from a classic novel of the same name by Gu Long, this movie is mainly about the story of Xie Xiaofeng, the third son of the Sacred Sword Manor, and Yan Shishan, who engage in a struggle of life and death for the survival of their family and honor of their master.
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V-Art Pictures DXR® technology is used for the 3D conversion of this film. The handheld nature of this movie makes it very challenging for 3D presentation, but our team has overcome difficulties and completed the task with high quality and efficiency, perfectly re-presenting such scenes as clean-cut hand to hand fighting and thrilling car chases, which bring a breathtakingly refreshing experience to the audience, who feels as if they were personally on the scene.
"The Huntsman:Winter's War" is a sci-fi action film produced by Universal Picture, directed by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan and starring Chris Hemsworth, Emily Blount, Charlize Theron and Jessica Chastain. The film tells the story that the hunter and his beloved Sara fight against the two queens to end the evil rule of the Ice Kingdom.
The film was released on April 22, 2016 in 2D, 3D and Chinese giant screen standard in Chinese mainland and the United States. V-Art Pictures' DXR® technology is exclusively used to complete all three-dimensional production tasks of the film, through which V-Art Pictures shows the mysterious Ice Kingdom, the protagonists' gorgeous costumes and dazzling magic in the film in a more delicate and lifelike way, so that the magic and fantasy masterwork is more magnificent.
A joint production between Xinli Media and SONY/Columbia, Monk Comes Down the Mountain is directed by renowned director Kaige Chen. The movie was release in July 2015. V-Art Pictures is the proud provider of 3D conversion for the feature and received great comments from both the director and the producer.
The Shallows is a thriller produced by Sony-Columbia Pictures of the United States, directed by the Spanish director Jaume Serra and starred by Blake Lively. This film was released on June 24, 2016 in the United States and on September 9, 2016 in China in the format of 3D and China Film Giant Screen. The movie is about a story of a 20-something girl Nancy who manages to survive independently after being attacked by sharks when surfing along a beach. .
V-Art Pictures uses its exclusive DXR® technology to complete the entire 3D making task of the film efficiently and with high quality. Through 3D production, V-Art Pictures more exquisitely and vividly presents to the audience the beach swept by terrifying waves, dangerous reefs and ferocious huge sharks lurking in water.
V-Art Pictures DXR® technology is exclusively used for the 3D production of the whole Mechanic: Resurrection, an action movie distributed by Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. This movie, directed by Dennis Gansel, a German director, and co-starred by Jason Statham, Jessica Alba, Tommy Lee Jones and Yeoh Choo Kheng, tells a story about a hatchet man named Arthur who is forced to complete a series of impossible murder missions in order to rescue his beloved woman. This film was released on August 26, 2016 in the United States and on October 21, 2016 in China in the format of 3D and China Film Giant Screen.
The fighting scenes in the film are most heart-throbbing and vivid, with 3D conversion fully grasping the audience's visual nerve and perfectly satisfying action movie fans' craving. This film scored an excellent achievement of over 100 million box-office income in only three days from its release, and V-Art Pictures has made major contribution to both its box-office and reputation.
Directed by Lo Chi-Leung, The Vanished Murder was the latestrelease of a the well-known "Vanished" series from the same director.The movie was release in Nov. 2015 by LeTV. V-Art Pictures is the proudprovider of 3D conversion for the whole feature.
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The movie was converted to 3D using CubicPictures's DXR® technology, combined with 3D native shoots. A story centeredaround a conflict between a People's Liberation Army squad and a bandit gang innortheast China during the Chinese revolution. Directed by Tsui Hark..
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The Crossing (Chinese: 太平轮) is an 2014 Chinese-Hong Kong 3D epic drama film directed by John Woo andwritten by Hui-Ling Wang. The film stars Zhang Ziyi, Takeshi Kaneshiro, SongHye-kyo, Huang Xiaoming, Tong Dawei and Masami Nagasawa. The film is based onthe sinking of the steamer "Taiping" in 1949. The incident led to thedeaths of over 1,500 passengers and crew. The film's first part was released inChina on December 2, 2014. Part two will be released in May 2015. The movie wasconverted to 3D using V-Art Pictures's DXR® technology.
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A martial arts instructor from the police forcegets imprisoned after killing a man by accident. But when a vicious killerstarts targeting martial arts masters, the instructor offers to help the policein return for his freedom. Directed by Teddy Chan. Casts include Donnie Yen,Charlie Yeung, Wang Baoqiang etc. Received Best Action Choreography award fromGolden Horse Film Festival. The movie was converted to 3D using CubicPictures's DXR® technology.
The re-make of the classic "RoboCop" together with3D reconstruction from V-Art Pictures provides audience a completely differentlook at the superhero icon.
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CubicPictures was involved in 3D reconstruction of this feature in 2014.
Jacob Cheung's yet another block-buster project theWhite Haired Witch, starring Huang Xiaoming and Fan Bingbing. To be released in2014. V-Art Pictures proudly accomplished the 3D reconstruction of the wholefeature.
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CubicPictures completed the stereoscopic conversion of this movie with itsproprietary DXR® technology. It stereoscopically reproduces Jackie's all kindsof new fighting and escaping scenes, shows the movie's biggest draws moresplendidly.
A ground-breaking collaboration between Chinese andKorean film makers resulted in the four-year, US 20M production ofinternational block-buster "Mr. Go". V-Art Pictures was proudly the provider of3D reconstruction service to parts of the film.
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CubicPictures applied its proprietary DXR® technology to the stereoscopic conversionof this movie further enhances the experiences.
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Thetechnical experts of V-Art Pictures also participated in the pre-production,filming, post-production and final stereo conversion of this movie. With itsproprietary DXR® technology, V-Art Pictures reconstructed the scene of warstereoscopically to show the history more exactly, which allows the audience toexperience the brutality, fierceness of war by themselves.
A successful join effort by SONYColumbia and V-Art Pictures for the re-release of Roland Emmerich's epicfeature "2012" in 3D after its DXR® reconstruction has again proved its appealto audiences across China and other selected regions.
Few years after it's original 2Drelease, 2012 3D gives audiences a completely different look at theearthquakes, volcanoes etc. and generated another RMB 150M at box-office. CubicPictures was involved from depth budgeting, conversion, 3D subtitling all theway to DCP creation.
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A promotional event hosted by Pierre Cardin and thecompany in Water Cube on April 2nd of 2012 had an opening 3D videoproduced and 3D reconstructed from V-Art Pictures. With help of partners andjoint efforts, V-Art Pictures also assumed and took the responsibility ofsetting up the projection hardware at the venue.
Co-produced by Beijing Scientificand Educational Film Studio and Huafeng Meteorological Media Group, AWarming Earth is China's first science and educational movie on global warming and haswon the 28th Golden Rooster Award for Best ScienceFilm.
CubicPictures converted the whole feature into 3D.
Hadbeen created by the Glory & Dream Digital Studio, Back to the Seawas co-sponsored by Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation (JSBC), Cartoon Commissionof Chinese TV Worker's Association, Nanjing Finance and Economics School &Nanjing Film and Television Animation Training Base, and Animation Departmentof the Arts Institute at Bournemouth.
CubicPictures did 3D construction of the entire feature. It is the first 3Dconversion of an animated movie.
Jointlyproduced by Beijing Science & Educational Film Studio and China MovieChannel SARFT, Cosmos and Man has won the 20th Golden RoosterAward for Best Science Film, the Ministry of Education Award of the 27thKarlovy Vary International Film Festival and the Best Director Award of the 30thTehran International Film Festival.
CubicPictures converted this movie into 3D by using its DXR® technology and offers avastly different angle looking into the evolution of our universe.
HongKong director Tsui Hark's Flying Swords of Dragon Gate, is a sequel to NewDragon Inn and the mainland China's first 3D Kong-fu movie, a two year RMB200M production, RMB 550M at box-office. In 2012, it received the Hong KongFilm Awards for Best Editing, Best Art Direction, Best Action Choreography,Best Visual Effects and Best Sound Effects.
It isthe first movie ever undergone 3D conversion in China, first ever collaborationbetween native and conversion 3D productions and first movie that hadoverwhelming good reviews on its use of 3D technology.
The military parade in 2009 marksthe 60th national day of People's Republic of China. The August 1stStudio's footage was digitized and converted to 3D by V-Art Pictures.


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